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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
RAP RED TAPE
IN u. s. SCHOOLS
National Survey Makes Charge
That Politicians Hamper Ef-
ficiency of Education.
FINANCES ARE AHALYzED
Teachers Salaries Aggregate 50 Per
Cent of Total Current Expenses of
Scholastic Cities Covered
by Survey.

New York.-Two prime causes of an
alleged "deplorabe' condition of
American public schools are red tape
and the handicapping of boards of ed
ucation by politicians, according to a
survey of public school boards and
their receipts and expenditures, by the
national committee for chamber of
schools and the American city bureau.
The survey, which covered 377 cities,
said that in AZ per cent of cases where
boards of education were ''independ-
ent" or free from political manipula-
ton the most efficient administrative
and educational results are obtained.
City Officials Hamper Schools.
''The best interests of the public
schools says the report, cannot be
served in city where the budget of
the board of education may be reduced
and remodeled by city officials
The survey shows that the school re-
ceipts in the 377 cities for the last fis-
cal year were 1858, 26O,O 900 and that the
expenditures of these same cities dur
ing that period were about S200O,000
less than income.
The funds are from five sources and
are supplied in the following proper
tons: From the states 11.6 per cent;
the federal government, 1.3 per cent;
the county, OF per cent; local taxes,
65.4 per cent; nonrevenue or miscel-
laneous sources, including income
from sale of bonds or short-time loans,
II per cent. The survey shows that Of
all cities reporting 20 per cent do not
receive a dollar from the federal gov
Teachers salaries aggregat-
ed $1S0.000,000, or Ga per cent of the
total of the current expenses of the
school,
IS Per Cent for Buildings.
The relation of capital outlay. aggre-
eating S51M27j54 to the total expen-
iitures showed that nearly 50 per cent
vas utilized on sites and new build
ngs. A total Of $1,341 900 was ex-
pended for medical inspection and
lental and nurse service In the 377 |
titles named The part of the total |
expenditure spent for the alteration 7
nd equipment of old buildings was
My Is per cent. Commenting on this,
he committee said:
"The smallness of this amount is Of
articular interest in connection with
he findings of this committee in their
eport on school housing conditions in
.merican cities. This report shows
hat a large percentage of the children
] the public schools are continually
lenaced by the unsanitary conditions
nd fire hazards in many old school
uildings now in use In Eastern cities
lie conditions are particularly bad"
The basis for the committees. survey
as an inquiry sent to the superintend-
ats of schools in cities with popula-
ons in excess of 5000
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
FOR INDUSTRIAL REVIEWING

Industrial activity will bring the
country back to normal basis says
the Industrial Review. 1t tells of
road contracts let at Twin Falls; a
record of sugar production at Bull !;
Turkey red records of "a bushels to
the acre at Parma; how forty per
cent of the prune crop of this state
has been sold; the advance in Idaho
potatoes; union grain and elevator
mill started at McCamon; the paving
of streets at Montpelier, and the work
done at the Black Canyon dam at
Caldwell. And it says that the Mos
pleted. Tonight the combined cham
bers of Moscow, Genesee and Lewis
ton meet for a general rally on the
missing link to complete the all
Idaho route of the north and southern
highway system. There is pride and
patriotism outlined in the suggestion
for combined activities in this direc-
ton. There will be a chicken dinner,
and rally in which the members will
Join. An address of welcome will be
delivered by the president of the Mos
COW chamber. The response will
probably be made by the Lewiston and
Genesee presidents. There will be
music by Lewiston and Moscow bands
and orchestras, and the Hinge quartet |
of Lewiston will hold the fort. 1t is
pected that state members Of the Ida
no, board will be present. The occa-
sion will be one of moment to the pub
lie at large. The canard circulated
by few irresponsibles that Moscow's
chamber of commerce was working
for the interests of the members can
be repudiated by the very fact that
the object Of the meeting means a
benefit to all. 1t is urged that all good
and true citizens turn out and make
The tri-meeting a success.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
LAY Staying TO GERMANS
Mexican Police Think General kioss
Killed for Telling War
Secrets.

Mexico City.-The recent assasSina-
ton in front of his home here of Gen.
MaXimiliano Kloss is now believed by
the police to have been the work of a
German. sent TO Mexico to avenge the
publication by Kloss of alleged Ger
man military secrets.
asphyxiating gas and it is said that
group in Germany decreed his death
as the result.
General kloss, during the Carranza
regime, was head of the artillery de-
partment and had seen much active
service.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
VISIT OF GOVERNOR DAVIS

The official announcement made by
he University of Idaho that Governor
Davis would visit here and make an
address at the formal opening of the
institution to the student body is
frightened by the fact that the faculty
is keeping pace with other state uni
versiies. The announcement made by
the executive secretary carries weight
because of the work carried out to
bring the distinguished guest here and
at the same time lend dignity to
the occasion. The visit represents the
Importance of an educational insti-
tuition that has been centered in Mos
COW. The county officials, the Judge,
and the Mayor and council have recog-
nized that the occasion demands CO.
operation with the faculty. The pro-
fessional men of Moscow endorse the
movement Coming too at a time
when agitation had been rampant in
other sections of the state for the re-
moval of the university, in default
hereof the establishment of a college
of agriculture elsewhere the presence
of the governor is most gratifying to
all good citizens of Moscow and the
county of Latah. Congressman Bur-
ton French will take part and will be
given his degree of doctor of laws.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
PUBLICITY VERSUS IGNORANCE

When Brer Mix got up at public
meeting some time ago here and said
the Moscow Cubs had been worth
$500 in advertising to the City of
Moscow, and that publicity in The
Guide ha1 accomplished it, he took a
gathering of prominent business men
by surprise. What is the matter
therefore with these self same citi-
zens? Cannot they recognize the fact
that the Cubs have brought champ
ionship belt here? Or is the we'll
known phrase Publicity exposes ig-
norance" to obtain? The least these
gentlemen can do is to give these
boys a banquet, and an outing to City
park. What about it?
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
Caught a Shark.

Lewes. When fishing in the
Delaware bay. off Lewes Breakwater
Frank Wallen caught a shark weighing
$50 pounds. Wallen heads party Of
New Jersey fishermen who say there
is better luck this side of the bay.
They had had large catches the last
two weeks.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
Hog Prices Change
TAKE SALTS To
FLUSH KIDNEYS
Eat Less Meat if You Feel Backachy
or Have Bladder
Trouble.

Meat forms uric acid which excites
and overworks the kidneys in their
efforts to filter it from the system
Regular eaters of meat must flush
the kidneys occasionally. You must
relieve them like you relieve your
bowels; removing all the acids, waste
and poison, else you feel dull mis-
cry in the kidney region, sharp pains
in the back or sick headache, dizzi-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
Pricks Tire Dirt Bubble;
Explosion Blinds Farmer

Lancaster. Wis.-Hobart Doll,
farmer residing in Beetown,
near here, was seriously hurt
and probably will be permanent
~ blind as the result of the
explosion of an automobile tire.
Doll is said to have scratched
dirt bubble on the tire and
the explosion followed, shoot
ing dirt and sand directly into
his eyes at 20 pounds pressure.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
Returns to Wife Left
Alone for So Years

Lem Wah, for 33 years an in
terpreter in New York city for
the Canadian Pacific railroad,
has left for China to spend the
remaining days of his life with
his wife, whom he left SO years
ago. He is seventy-two years
old, and has been pensioned by
the railroad. LENS position
has been inherited by his son.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-08-24
Building Crashes, Cop Saves Lives.

New York-The foresight of Patrol
man Richard Faye, a new policeman,
prevented disaster in Brooklyn yester-
day when he roped off two streets
near Borough hall less than an hour
before corner three-story brick build
ing he considered dangerous crashed
with roar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

breaking. entering and larceny In the
store of H. j. Merrick at Augusta,
March 3, 1921.
Robert Wilson Of Bangor. drawing
check for S25 on the Hallowell
Savings Institution without funds.
The criminal docket for the term
viii be called at o'clock next Satur-
day afternoon.
The April term of the court con-
vened at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing at the courthouse. Judge Fred
Emery Beane of Hallowell presiding.
The days session was taken up with
the calling of the civil docket, the az
signing of cases for trial, and with
other routine matters including the
hearing Of several Iivorce cases by
the judge.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Howard
H. Brown, pastor of the Penney
Memorial church. at the opening of
the term. The court stenographcr for
the term Is Edward J. Conner of
Portland and the court messenger is
Orville Coleman Of this city. The
deputies assisting Sheriff E D. Har
wood at the court are John A. Fos
ter of Winthrop and Francis Har-
wood of this city. Deputy Sheriff L.
T. Dutton Of Augusta was in charge
of the grand jury.
The following attorneys were pres
emit at the calling of the civil docket
by Clerk of Courts Charles w.
Jones on Tuesday morning: Emery
o. Beane, County Attorney Walter
M. Sanborn. Judge Robert A. Cony.
Sanford L. Fogg, F. ]. c. Little. Bur-
leigh Martin. E. H. Maxcy, John f.
Nelson. w. r. Pattangall, e. NJ.
Thompson and Samuel Titcomb, all
of Augusta; Frank A. Morey of Lew
iston; w. c.. Atkins. o. B. Clason,
George w. Heselton and Charles A.
Knight, all of Gardiner: Ellsworth
f. Peacock. c. N. Perkins. c. w.
Atchley, James L. Boyle. c. A.
Blackington and A. II. Bridges, all
of Waterville.
The grand jury. of which 3. F.
Fairbanks of Winthrop is foreman
reported at the opening of the term
and Immediately commenced its
duties. Today's session of the court
will be taken up with routine matters.
The traverse jurors will come in at
10 o'clock Thursday morning. April
{, when the trial of civil cases will
| be commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

NO NEGLIGENCE--N TRIAL
Mary A. Dyer vs. Maine Central r..
r. Co.
Knox County.
Rescript by Deasy, 1.-THE defend
ant corporation has, and in 1916 had a
branch track crossing Pleasant street,
Rockland. at grade, On August 70,
1916, an automobile In which the plain
tin was riding as passenger was.
upon this crossing, struck by the de-
PENDANTS locomotive, The injuries
were thus caused on account of which
this suit is brought,
The plaintiff has recovered ver-
diet. The defendant brings the case
to this court on motion and exceptions
to the refusal of the presiding justice
to order verdict for defendant
The motion ID sustained and a new
trial is granted.
ON A HAY TRADE
Raymond II. Stevens VS.. Merton l..
Chase.
Rescript. per curiam.-soon after
haying time in 1919. the defendant
went to plaintiffs Fairfield farm seek
ing to buy hay. Declining to meet
plaintiffs asking price he went away
A later conversation, on meeting in the
highway, did not result in making a
trade. In October, at the plaintiff S
place. they entered into an oral agree
ment concerning the subject, defendant
raging as earnest the sum of $3.50
Now they are in disagreement regard.
ing the terms of the agreement which
| they made. Motion for new trial
overruled Exceptions overruled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
Maine Truckmen
Organize and Elect
Officers at Augusta

About 80 delegates representing di-
rectly and indirectly some 5000 truck
owners in the State of Maine met in
convention at the State House Tues
day at p. NJ, and organized the
Maine Truck Owners Association.
Charles F. Marble of Portland. the
Executive Secretary of the Maine
Federation Of Retail Merchants Assoc
citation, opened the meeting and gave
and protective value of organized eff
fort commanding the broad scope OF
the objects of the Association as set
forth in its constitution ito work for
the mutual benefit of it's members
and q better understanding of COM
mercial motor vehicle problems on
the part of owners, drivers and the
general public"
L. E. Porter of the Atlantic Express
Co, of Portland was elected chair
man and G. B. Mitchell Of Saco. the
temporary secretary. The following
officers were elected: Pres. Chas. M
Conant. Winterport; vice pres. L. E.
Clement. Durham; Sec. Treas, c. B.
MltCuell, SdCO.
The election of q directorate repre-
sentang each county in the State was
left to the adjourned meeting of the
association. Several very earnest
speeches were made by prominent
owners condemning the proposed
motor vehicle legislation in the new
draft known as HI. 455 and limiting
the weight Of truck and load at $4,000
1t was stated that the regulation If
passed would put hundreds of heavy
trucks. now performing a legitimate
and commercially necessary freight
transportation function. entirely out
Of business. It was set forth that the
only fair way to the public who re-
quire this service and the truckmen
who have equipped themselves to give
II would be to iegalixe the operation
Of heavier trucks. UP. to a, 900 pounds
as originally provided for in the bill
and rely upon the regulatory provi-
sion OF the bill to safeguard the roads,
inasmuch as the authorities have abb
solute authority to keep the trucks
or any other vehicle off any or all
roads at any and all times when they
may be considered in danger.
A membership Of several thousand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
STATE OF MAINE
kennebee County Superior Court
April Term, 1921-Trial List.

April Term, 1921-Trial List.
THURSDAY, APRIL Z
| 206-Peacock. Admir-. VS.. Ambrose.
Thompson, Peacock; Andrews s
Nelson.
a7s-shapiro vs.. Doyle. Goodspeed;
MONDAY, APRIL 18th
gin. Cony: Martin. Titcomb.
ls2-Houlehan VS.. Potter. Hvssey
Atkins.
1se-Fernald VS.. Murray. Backing
ton; d. l. Gould.
234-Hutehinson VS.. Casper & Tr.
Farris; Cony.
a97-Aircraft Leather Goods Co. VS.
Ward. Crosby q Crosby, Hol-
way; Maher.
S04-Hoxie VS.. Frost. Andrews & Mel
son; Mclean, Fogg & Southland.
S16-Plummer VS.. Day. Farris; Ma
TUESDAY, APRIL 18th.
Sensational Jewelry Co. VS.. Sutton.
Martin. J.. d. Rice.
326-Dohson vs.. ShOrey. Tiffln; Good
speed.
3ss-Lancaster VS.. Lancaster. Hesel-
S46-Weed VS.. Merithew. Atkins; H.
M Briggs.
34S-Weed VS.. Merithew. Atkins; H.
NJ. Briggs.
sss-Hall VS.. shibles. Peacock; Garlic
S05-Continental Guaranty Corpora
ton VS.. Wight. Andrews & Nelson;
Mclean, Fogg d Southland.
S06-Same VS.. Gagnon. Andrews &
Nelson: Martin.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 18th.
240-Mairs VS.. Dunlap Heselton;
Maher.
27s-Fernald VS.. Gardner. sanborn;
Maher.
274-Aguear VS.. Gardner. sanborn;
27s-Han ct al VS.. Royal. Maher;
Knight.
34O---Gary HIldreth Co. VS.. Edes.
HeseltOn; Maher.
Niles, Admr. VS.. Shepard. An
drews & Nelson.
Eaton ct al vs. Howard. Rassett.
First Cong. Parish VS.. Clason.
Mclean. Fogg & Southland.
Same VS.. Smith. Mclean. Fogg
e Southland.
Barker Co. VS.. Stahl ct al. Far
ris.
v Soule VS.. Folsom. Little.
Atkins VS.. Cushman ct al. Atkins.
Atkins VS.. Ally. Atkins.
Atkins VS.. Caravan. Atkins.
Atkins VS.. Augusta Lumber Co.
Atkins.
y Levine VS.. Levine & Tr. Hesel-
ton. Atkins.
Drawn VS.. O'Connor. Goodspeed.
a, The Fashion VS.. Daveau. Black
- ington.
Levine VS.. Papolas. Backing
ton; Piumstead.
Shapiro VS.. Marcoux. Boyle.
Wells VS.. Littlefeld. Peacock.
Devigino VS.. Gerrity Co. Pea
cock.
Howard VS.. Androscoggin & KEN
nebec Ry. Co. Perkins.
Wescott VS.. Bartlett. Plumstead.
Levine VS.. Papalas. Aplt. Black
ington; Plumstead.
Knox VS.. Farrell. Sanborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
Reseripts from Law Court

WRONG PICTuRE-NO DAMAGE
Herrick VS.. Evening Express Publish
ing Co.
Rescript-Morrill. J. In case of the
negligent publication in a newspaper,
without any element of wilful wrong.
of a wrong portrait in connection with
true news item announcing the death
manner as to lead a reader to believe
that the published portrait is the por-
trait of the person named in the news
item. recovery of damages for men,
tai suffering and nervous shock. and
visible illness resulting therefrom,
will be denied to the parent of the
person whose portrait Is thus negli-
gently published, there being no ply
steal injury to the parent.
Exceptions sustained.
Demurrer sustained.
Declaration adjudged bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
The Facts
About
Lumber Prices
For Several Months Past the Price OF
Lumber Has Been Gradually Deeiin-
ing, Until Today II Is 60 to 81 Per
cent Lower Than Peak Prices

cent Lower Than Peak Prices
There has been 30 much said about Lum-
Der Prices, and so many misleading state
ments made, that we feel we owe u 70
the people of Augusta and kennebec
County to tell you the whole truth about
the subject. You will recall that We have
not been inclined to do much propheeyins
about prices but we are now IN position
10 tell you definitely what Lumber Prices
have been doing, and what the market is
| NOW.
The Highest Price that Lumber reached
was February, 1920. Some months after
that time the wholesale market began to
decline, very slowly at first, little more
rapidly later on. and has continued an the
down grade until now II appears to most
experienced lumbermen that the bottom
has about been reached.
While we have not advertised price re-
auctions extensively we began carly last
year to cut our prices to conform to the
falling wholesale market. At least three
or four times since then we have made
definite price revisions as rapidly as 1ustl-
fed by our costs. Our last reduction.
made early this month. brings our prices
down to a point approximately One-third
less than the highest point of last winter.
We are perfectly frank to say that lum-
Der is not selling at "Pre-War" prices not
withstanding some statements that have
been made to the contrary. No one who
has made the most superficial study of
the subject expects lumber to 60 "a low
as il once was, There are several rea-
sons for this: LIST. Freight Is eonaid-
cradle factor in the cost OF lumber, and
freight rates are approximately double
what they were before the war. 2ud.
Labor and production costa. while they
will be reduced. are not likely to reach
pre-waY levels. 3rd. The Supply of lum-
Der grows less each year, while the de-
mand increases.
At no time have we been in sympathy
with the efforts that are being made In
some quarters TO hold retail prices up to
the High Price Level long after whole
sale prices have been reduced. When
the market was advancing retailers made
considerable "veivet" on stock they had
bought On lower market. Now that
things have gene the other way there's
no reason why We shouldn't all taxa our
medicine like mca.
Come On in. felka the waters FINE
Established 1851
AUGUSTA LUMBER co.
LUMBER SERVICE
apr6dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

ara questions of fact On both the
Commits sioner has found in favor OF
the claimant, and the RECORD con' tr,,e
evidence upon which ii deemed True
the findings could be based. me
ouestion Of credibility was TOT the
Commissioner and his decision there-
upon was final.
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
QUESTION OF BOUNDARIES :,
mar MURRAY VS.. ZlLPHA

MUNSEY:
Rescript-Morrill, J. The principles
of law involved in this case are wei
settled. What are the boundaries OF
land conveyed by deed, is question
Of law. Where the boundaries are Is
a question of fact. ,o,.;..
An existing line of an adjoining
tract may as well be a monument as
any other object. And the identity
Of monument found upon the
Ground with one referred to in the
deed is always a question for the jury.
If an existing line OF an adjoining
tract is mentioned in a deed as a
boundary, it is the true line when Is
We must assume that ~all principles
of law applicable to the contentious
of the parties were fully explained TO
the jury; upon careful examination
of the record the Court is compelled 20
the conclusion that 1t contains ample
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
COMPENSATION FOR PERMANENT
INJURY

FRANK T. CLARKS CASE.
Rescript-Morrill. J. The last para
graph of section sixteen of the Work.
mems Compensation Act of 1919 {chap.
1881 was intended to enlarge the scope
of the law and to provide compensa-
ton for permanent impairment of the
usefulness of member. or of any
physical function thereof. named in
the schedule, where previously COM
pensation for loss of the member to
the extent specified could alone be had.
Under the last paragraph of section
sixteen Of the WOrkmen's Compensa-
tion Act of 1919 (chap. 1881 compen-
sation is not confined to cases of ac-
tual loss or severance Of the member
or some part thereof; but includes all
cases of injury to the members speci.
fed I'm that section. not before pro-
vided for. where the usefulness Of the
member or any physical function
thereof is permanently impaired.
The fact that there was no loss of
wages in the instant case does not af-
ford an answer to the application for
compensation. BY the injury to his
hand, resulting in the permanent inn
pairment of its usefulness, the appli-
cant has sustained a distinct loss Of
earning power in the near or not re-
mote future.
Appeal dismissed.
Decree affirmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

=, T. W. Hussey of Waterville made
.he trip from that city to Augusta
oy automobile Tuesday and reported
ue roads to be in very fair con-
u'on. He experienced no trouble in
making the trim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

Forrest E. Reynolds of Winslow
was a caller Tuesday at the Y. M. G.
A. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

Mrs. Andrew NJ. Faxon is passing
d several weeks visit with relatives
at Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

Il. F. Foster and Harry Stevens Of
Winthrop we're business callers in the
city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

Daniel Bowman of Fairfield was
me guest of friends in the city, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

bert TregemDo. employees a. Tie
electric road. took vacation from
their duties Tuesday. snjoying the
trout ana salmon Scaling q Lake.
Cobboseec0ntee. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

Harry II. Hatnes, prominent
epothecary of Madison, was calling
on friends in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06
BASIL MaepoNALp's CASE

BASIL MacDONALp's CASE
Per Curiam-Appeal from decree
sustaining decision of the Industrial
Accident Commission awarding claim
ant damages for an injury alleged to
Is. 1920, while employed by the Bates
Manufacturing Company.
Two issues are involved. first,
whether the employer or his agent
had knowledge Of the accident. Both
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-06

Pooler Lewis of Clinton was in the
city Tuesday, looking up friends and
acquaintances.