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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
French Negotiate
Safety Pact with
CZechO-SlOyakia

Washington. April 24-France. in
continuation of her policy of Great
ing a Slav bloc about Germany and
Russia from among the smaller ma
tons of Europe. has concluded a sec
ret offensive and defensive alliance
with ho-Slovakia, according TO
advices received here today.
: The alliance follows closely upon
that concluded by France with Po-
land. 1t is reported to be similar
also to agreement which France is
understood to have attempted recent
~ to negotiate with Jugo-Slavia, Ru-
mania and Hungary.
BY the term of the alliance con-
cluded by France with Czecho- Slova-
kia, the two nations are reported to
have given pledges to assist each
other extensively or defensively in
the event of any of the following al
ternatives:
ATTEMPTED rseoration of the
monarchial form of government in
Germany, Austria or Hungary; ap.
pearance of Bolshevist coup d'etat
in either Germany or Austria, or any
ambitious effort put forward by Aus
tria or Germany in the direction of
union of the two countries"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
HOW STATES ARE
HANDLING DAY.
LIGHT SAVING
Plan in Force in Many
Eastern Cities and In
dustrial Centers
Southern and Western States
Not Affected - New York
City Influences Financial In
situations in East - Rail-
roads on Standard with
Train Adjustments.

New York, April 24-Daylight saw
ing will be effective this summer in
most of the large cities and indus
trial centers in the northern section
Of the Eastern Time Zone, in the ma
iority of the larger cities in the north
eastern section of the Central Time
Zone but, as far as reports are OBJ
,ainable will not be put into effect in
the Southern or Western states.
In Connecticut, where a law was
enacted this year prohibiting daylight
saving by local ordinance. several
communities are adopting summer
time" by common consent following
referendum votes taken by Boards of
Trade, manufacturers associations
and similar organizations.
Stock exchanges, banks, and other
financial institutions in the Eastern
Zone will follow daylight some prin-
cipaly because New York City has
adopted such Il plan. Railroads will
run on standard time. making
changes in train schedules for the
benefit of commuters to cite ..aving
daylight time.
Summary by states:
New York: The daylight saving law
Continued on Page 7-col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
STATION WRECKED,
TRAIN D|TCHEO, Is
PASSENGERS ESCAPE

Corning, n. Y, April 24.-The rail-
way station at Erwin, N. Y, a short
distance from here. was completely
demolished early today when a fast
Erie Railroad passenger train from
Cleveland to New York crashed
through it. Only one man, John J.
Delaney, a baggage man of Buffalo,
was injured.
A spreading rail was believed to
have caused the wreck. which ditch
ed six cars containing seventy-five
passengers.
After tearing through the station
the cars piled themselves against an
embankment, all standing upright.
This was believed to have prevented
loss of life and serious injury. The
train was said to have been running
at more than 60-miles an hour at the
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
Safe Robbers
Get Away with Haul
$1,000 at Yarmouth

Portland, April 23-F'unds to the
amount of nearly $1,000 was taken
from the safe of the Royal River
Manufacturing Co, at Yarmouth
during the midnight hours of Friday
and the sheriff's department of Cum
berland county and officers in many
surrounding towns~and cities are now
making q determined effort to arrest
the offenders. The job was complet-
cd in very skilful manner and was,
in the opinion of the deputies who are
at work upon the case, the work of
expert crackmen. The work of the
robbers was carried on very quietly
and there was nothing about the Of
flee that was disturbed other than the
safe door being wide open and the
cash missing. The money was to
have been used to make up part of
the company's pay roll. The robbery
was not made public until late last
night.
The officials of the company when
notified by clerks in the office Of the
robbery at once communicated with
Sheriff Charles Gerow of Yarmouth
and he notified Sheriff Graham and
little time was lost in sending other
officers to the scene.
While the sheriff's Office did not is
sue any statement as to progress
made or as to clues found after an ex-
animation of the premises, it was adj
nItted that the work was undoubted-
ly done by men who are experts at
manipulating safe combinations.
Many residents of the town have
been questioned and much of the ter
ritory nearby has been carefully gone
over by the inspecting officers and up
to a late hour last night apparently
there had been no clue of great i'm
portance to work upon. Entrance to
the Office was made through one of
the cellar windows, thence up by a
stairway from the cellar. The mills
are not running at night time and
the only one about the premises is
night Waterman who makes regular
tours about the mill and yard but
does not visit the office at stated in
tervals. The building IS some dis
lance from the gailroad and the high
way and not in a conspicuous place.
out Of state cities and towns have
been notified of the robbery by Sher-
If Graham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
New Proposals Are Lengthy and
Dwell on Protest--Analysis Shows
Fuller Acquiescence With Allies
Demands Washington Says Con-
tents Known Some Time Today :
Allied Premiers' Conference
Put Over to Saturday
WASHINGTON AWAITS

Washington, April 24.-Germany's
latest reparations proposals are ex-
pected to reach Washington early to-
morrow and to be given immediate
consideration by President Harding
and Secretary Hughes.
1t is understood that if the pro-
posals were outlined in substance in
the communications said to have
been exchanged between Berlin and
the allied capitals today there will
States to take inasmuch as President
Harding has refused to act as me-
diator in the controversy.
Should the proposals be of such a
nature, however, as to warrant action
by the United States it is under
stood it will be taken only after con-
sultation between Secretary Hughes
and the allied diplomatic representa-
tives.
In his last communication to Ber-
lin, Mr.. Hughes made it perfectly
plain that he would undertake to lay
Germany's proposals before the allied
SooN Ci Why III q hioiihSA az
ceptable to them" .
The State department tonight was
without official information as to the
character of the communication
which the Berlin foreign office was
reported in press dispatches as hav-
ing handed today to Loring Dresel,
American commissioner at the Ger
man capital. Meantime all comment
with regard to the subject of repara-
tons was withheld.
The German answer to Mr. Hughes
memorandum of last week had been
expected during the afternoon and
some officers of the State depart
ment remained on duty to receive it.
No plans had been made, however, to
transmit to Secretary Hughes.
1t was assumed that the memoir
andum was put on the cables at Ber-
lin tonight and that it would reach
the State department the first thing
tomorrow. 1t will be laid before the
Secretary of State Immediately after
it is decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
Belgian Women
Vote for First Time

BRUSSELS, April 24-(By the Asso-
ciated Press)--Women voted for the
first time in the history of Belgium
in tho municipal and communal cleo
lions held today throughout the
country. There was unusual interest
in the elections owing to this fact.
The number of women who regis
tered exceeded by 100000 the men,
and they might have, had they so
desired, secured control of all the
municipal councils of the country.
There were only few women can
didates. however, the only ballot
where women ran for ali the offices
was in the town and province Of
Limbougr.
1t was announced before the cleo
tions that If the Catholic party OBJ
tanned a majority in the balloting
the voting privileges Of women would
be extended to the parliamentary
elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
PREPARATIONS COUNTER
PLAN OF GERMANS ONWAY
FOR AMERICAN GOVT OK.
REDS
HUSTLED IN DEBATE
ON PREPARATIONS

Berlin, April 24.-Independent So
cialists, and Communists who at
tempted to start debate in the Reich
stag yesterday afternoon relative to
the German cabinets appeal to
Washington, were decisively defeat
ed. The Reichstag voted to postpone
discussion until the latest German
proposals were in the hands of Pres
ident Harding.
The two radical parties were alone
in their attempt to heckle the govern
ment leaders. After listening to
Chancellor Fehrenbach and foreign
Minister Simons, who spoke for the
government, the Reichstag adjourned
until Monday afternoon. 1t is under
stood that when it convenes the gov
ernment's case will be presented by
DR.. Simons.
In his address the foreign minis
ter informed members of the House
that the German proposals would be
forwarded to Washington last night
and would be made public here before
Monday.
1t was believed that publication of
the German note would probably be
delayed by Washington because of
today being Sunday.
In demanding an immediate open
ing for debate on the reparations sit
uation, Herr Crispien, speaking for
the Independent Socialists. severely
attacked the government for persist
emily failing to take the Reichstag
into it's confidence when foreign pol
icies were under consideration"
Communists supported their former
political comrades. but they received
no support from the majority Social
lists OF the Bourgeois party
In explaining the governments in
ability to announce the nature of
Germany's reply to President Hard
ing, Chancellor Fehrenbach said it
was not yet fully formulated and that
the cabinet believed premature public
discussion of the matter might prove
inimical to the present German ac-
ton. An unusual episode occurred
during the debate when Foreign Min
lister Simons left the government
bench. walked over to the seat of
Hermann Mueller, who sat among the
Majority Socialists, and carried on a
brief conversation with him. Mem
bers Of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee and leaders in the Reichstag
admitted they had no linking of the
nature of the proposals which foreign
Minister Simons would request Pres
ident Harding to transmit to the al
lied governments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
OPPOSITION IS
SPLIT IN VOTE ON
Cen. EDWARDS
Military Committee
Votes to Recommend
Confirmation, IL to3
Three of Original 6 Opposing
Democrats Vote with Repub-
lican Majority - Generals
Criticism of Campaign Plans
of Yankee Division Led
Pershing to Relieve Him

Washington, April % - Despite
some Democratic objection to Briga-
dfer General Clarence r. Edwards, the
Senate military committee today vot-
ed to recommend confirmation of the
IL major and 144 brigadier generals
nominated recently by President
Harding for promotion.
General Edwards, who commanded
the Twenty-sixth New England) Di-
vision overseas until relieved by Cen
eral Pershing and returned home. was
the only nominee on the list under
fire. The committee vote on his name
today was reported to have been II to
3, with three Democrats opposing and
three others voting for his confirma-
ton. Those said to have opposed Cen
eral Edwards included Senators
Hitchcock, Nebraska; and Mcclellan,
Tennessee; Senators Robinson of Ar
kansas and Myers of Montana, Demo-
Gratis, were reported to have joined the
Republican committee members in
supporting him. Senators Sheppard
oaf Texas and Fletcher or Florida. the
other Democrats on the committee de-
clined to indicate their action
Democratic opponents of General
Edwards, whose name headed the list
Of nominees for major general, init
mated they would carry their fight to
the Senate floor. No filibuster, it was
said. would be waged, but a record
vote at least, it was declared. would
be demanded. Republicans predicted
that the entire list of general officers
would be ratified promptly by the
Senate, thereby paving the way for a
dozen promotions to the rank of brig
adler, many other promotions down
through the whole service and for Sc
lection of chief of staff.
Members OF the Senate committee
expressed the belief that General Ed
wards would not h chosen chief of
staff after today'S meeting at which
Secretary Weeks was called in again
Continued on Page 4-col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
CROWN POLICE
R0UT REBELS IN
COUNTY GALWAY
One Killed, S e v e r a |
w oun d e d in r.
Hour Battle
Dublin Castle Report Says
Priest Deliberately Fired Up
on by Rebels - Numerous
Other Fights in Cork, LINER
lex and Surrounding Places

Dublin, April "a. (By The Associat-
ed Press)-Fighting which lasted for
II hours is reported from the neigh
borhood of Mann Cross, county Gal
way. Fourteen policemen, under the
command of district inspector. went
at o'clock this morning in search of
a republican flying column. The re-
publicans were found entrenched on
high ground in the vicinity of the
home of Patrick O'MalIey, member of
parliament.
The police took to cover as best
they could and a prolonged engage
ment ensued in which Constable Boy
Ian was killed and sergeant wound
ed. At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon re-
Inducements for the police arrived,
bringing with them machine guns.
They enveloped the position of the
rebels who fled to the hills, taking
their wounded with them.
According to q statement from
Dublin Castle, Father Cunningham
Lennane, who motored out to the
scene of the fighting to administer
the rights of the church to the
wounded, was deliberately fired upon
by the rebels, but fortunately es-
capped injury.
In the vicinity of the fighting the
police say they found arms and am
munition, beds for 40 persons and the
Continued on Page 4-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
UNCLE SAM NO
MERE ERRAND BOY

Lymrne, Eng, April IA CONVEX
sation which is reported to have TAX
en- place between the French ambas-
sador at Washington, NJ. Jusserand
and Secretary Hughes respecting the
German note, has become the subject
of much interest here. The conversa-
ton in substance at is reached Lymp-
ne follows:
Secretary Hughes informed NJ. JUS
serand that it was not certain the
United States could submit the Ger
man note to the allies-that would be
contingent upon it's contents.
M.,Jusserand called Mr.. Hughes at
tention to the responsibility the
American government would assume
in being the forwarding agent.
The United States, he pointed out,
was too great and powerful to be-
come simple messenger. taking a
note from Germany and passing it
over to the Allies Such service. he
contended. would seem to incline to-
ward approval of the German propo-
sitions, because the United States
was not in the position of neutral.
but was a friend and associate; con-
sequently it's responsibilities were
different from those of neutrals.
If the Washington government,
however, approved of the German Of
fers, and they were satisfactory to
the allies then. said. NJ. Jusserand,
approval and transmission by the
United States, would have the quality
of guarantee which would please
the allies.
The attitude of Mr.. Hughes, il was
implied, was satisfactory to the
French ambassador.
M. BRAND, The Associated Press is
informed, regards the American gov
ernment's policy in this question as
one of the most important elements
in the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
400 Yankee Boys
at COblenZ on
Way Back to America

Antwerp, April M-F'our hundred
American enlisted men from Coblenz,
returning home as casuals or for dis
charge, re-enlistment or other dispo-
sition, left here today for the United
States on board the transport Somme.
Forty of the returning men are pa
tents evacuated from hospitals at
Coblenz to hospitals in the United
States. Most of them will go to the
Walter Reed General hospital at
Washington. Twenty Of tthe soldiers
are prisoners bound for Leavenworth,
Kas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
War Risk Dividends
to Be Paid June 1st

Washington, April 24.-Dividends
ranging from s1.O4 to $3.50 on each
thousand dollars Of government in
surance will be paid June 1 to holders
Of one and two year converted pol
icies, it was announced tonight by
Director Cholmely-Jones of the war
risk bureau. There are 10000 pol
icy holders who will receive the one
year dividends, he said, and $4,000
who will receive two year dividends.
The government, the director an
nounced, has a total of s4,452, 000, 900
of insurance in force upon the lives
of $4,000 former service men and
women Of whom 10000 hold perman-
emit government life insurance pol
icies aggregating s952,o00 and 100000
hold war time insurance amounting.
to $3,500. O00. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
Bogus u. S. Money.
Seized in Lemberg

Warsow, April 23.-Countefeit
American bills, representing approxi-
mately 100000. have been confiscat-
cd Lemberg by the Polish authorities,
who discovered a counterfeiting plant
in full operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Lisner and Lis
ner's sister-in-law and her husband
have been arrested in connection with
the case. Lisner came to Poland re-
Gently from Russia. The police de-
clare that he learned counterfeiting in
Russia.
The bills consist Of denominations
OF 500. $50 and smaller sums.
The American consular authorities
who have seen the bills declare they
are splendid limitations of real Ameri-
can money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
TO CONFER SATURDAY,

Lympne, April 24.-CBy The Assoc
ciated Press.)-The British prime
minister received the American and
British correspondents here this eve
ming and made it clear that the week.
end conference with NJ. BRAND only
took the form of informal CONVERSE
lions and never was intended to for
mulate any conclusions. This would
be unfair, he said, until The ministers
had consulted the cabinets and the
allies, representatives of the latter
meeting in supreme council next Sat-
urday.
The French plan to put into opera
ton against Germany, should Ger
many fail to comply with the treaty
of Versailles was not complete. Mr..
Lloyd-George explained, and IL be-
fore Saturday Germany did not put
forward satisfactory proposals it
would be for the supreme council to
decide what action should be taken.
undoubtedly this would include the
occupation of the Ruhr.
He could not say whether the Brit
ish would send a force until the ex-
perts were consulted
4 The German proposal for. the re-
construction of the devastated areas
was satisfactory, so far as 1t went,
| and in the opinion of Mr.. Lloyd
George, would be a substantial con-
tribution toward the problem of re-
partitions France, however, had al
ready applied to Germany for mater
ials to assist in reconstruction but
had received no answer.
The question of labor was more
delicate for France; she had her un-
employment crisis, like other coun-
tries.
Great Britain, continued, the prime
minister, did not desire to impose
Continued on Page 4-coI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
Rain Raises Havoc
in Western Maine

Portland, Me, April 24.-Washouts
and long foundations of roadways
were caused by the heavy rains
which have prevailed in this part of
the State for the past "a hours. At
West Falmouth where a State bridge
building operation had started cof-
fer dam was carried out and con-
crete mixer and other machinery
toppled over into the stream. Two
and five-tenths inches of rain had
fallen at noon, according to the Port
land Weather Bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
No British Troops
in Ruhr OccupatiOn

London, April 24.-It is understood
that in the event Of the occupation of
the Ruhr region of Germany says a
Reuter- dispatch from Hythe, no Brit
ish troops will be employed, but there
will be some cavalry and tanks to
show the solidarity of the allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
LOndOn's Slant

London. April 24-The German
counter proposals. says a despatch
to the Central News from Berlin. are
very lengthy. The first part is in the
nature Of a protest but in finality
they are appreciably nearer fuller
realization Of the allies standpoint.
The German cabinet today unani-
mously accepted them, the party
leaders learned the text late this aft
ernoon and the note was presented
to Mr.. Dresel the American commits
sioner, at nine o'clock this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
Given TO u. 8. COMMISSIONS

Berlin, April 24-(By The Associat-
posals on reparations were presented
to Ellis Loring Dresel, the American
commissioner, this evening and were
Immediately transmitted to the
United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
General Forecast

General Forecast
The disturbance that was central
over New Jersey Saturday night
moved northeastward, and it was off
the New England coast Sunday night.
1t was attended by rains in the
North Atlantic states and by east
and northeast gales along the coast
of Maine.
The west storm moved slowly east
ward and it was central over the
south plains states Sunday night,
with abnormally low pressure from
west Texas, northeastward to Minne-
sofa. -5--.
The outlook is for mostly fair
weather tomorrow in the states east
of the Mississippi river, FOLLOWED by
cloudy and unsettled weather Tues
day, with showers over interior dis
tricts.
The temperature will continue
considerably above normal except in
north New England.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will
be fresh shifting and partly. over
cast weather Monday. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
THE WEATHER
FAIR-WARMER

Northern New England: Cloudy
Monday and Tuesday; not much
change in temperature.
Southern New England: Fair and
warmer Monday; Tuesday increasing
cloudiness.
Eastern New York: Fair and
warmer Monday: Tuesday increasing
cloudiness, probably followed by
showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25

Genuine bargains In household fur
niturs are advertised every day i<
The journal. Read the classified adt
and save money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-25
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Fair and warmer Monday; Tuesday
increasing cloudiness; moderate
southerly winds increasing Tuesday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-19
Sunday Services AT
Salem M. E. Church

Bishop John w. Hamilton, DID,,
LII. d., of Washington, D. c., will be
the preacher at both the morning and
evening services tomorrow at Salem
M. E. Church. Special music is be-
ing prepared consisting of solos and
anthems, all of which will be of a
high order. Glass meeting at 8.45 a.
m., Sunday School at 10; Epworth
League service at 6.45 p. m. Autos
will be provided for bringing all Of
our older members and friends to the
morning service. Evangelistic SER
vices will be held every night during
Passion week at 7.30 p. M, and con-
clude with the services on Easter
Sunday. Several brother pastors have
promised to be present and preach at
these services.