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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
WaterviIIe Woman's Club

The Waterville Woman's club will
meet at Library hail. Thursday even
ing Of this week and the program is
in charge of the Educational depart
ment. Mrs. William C. Crawford of
Boston will address the club and its
guests upon the subject, Japan and
Our Relations With That Country. ;"
Mrs. Crawford is well acquainted
with her subject, and, in fact, is we'll
posted on all current events. She
conducts classes in and around Bos-
ton every week and lectures before
clubs upon matters of vital interest
to the country at the present time.
Mrs. Crawford is not a stranger in
WaterviIle. as she has spent many
summers at her, camp on Messalon-
skee lake and her many friends will
be glad of the opportunity to hear her
speak before the Woman's club. An
informal and tea will be held for
Mrs. Crawford at the home. of Mrs.
Frank A. Alden on Thursday after
noon from $3.50 until ) O'Clock, the
committee in charge of this social
function consisting of Mrs. Frank Z.
Haines. Mrs. II. r. Muzzy, Mrs. n. Fl.
Barrows and Mrs. Frank Alden.
This reception is for the members of
the educational department and for
all friends of Mrs. Crawford to have
the opportunity to meet her during
her short stay in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
FANS DISCUSS
1921 BASEBALL

A meeting of men representing the
Maine Central shops, Dr. J. F. Hill as
a representative of the Rotary club,
F. ID. McAlary from the Chamber of
Comemrce, Ray Clark from the Maine
Central baseball team and Mayor
Finnemore from the city govern
mant. met Tuesday afternoon at the
city! council rooms to discuss the
question of whether the citizens of
Wauerville will support a ball team
or not this summer. There were
about 80 men present, Mayor Finne-'
more acting as chairman. Among
those present were j. j. O'Connell of
Augusta, chairman OF the carnival
which is soon to be held in Augusta.
and he made some valuable sugges-
tions in regard to methods of financ-
ing baseball teams.
Last year the Maine Central shops
supported a team for the season but
so many men are out of work this
summer that it seems impossible to
do this. There are about eight fine
players that can be obtained from
the shops this year and u would be
needed in all.
1t was decided 10 hold a meeting
later on, when representatives from
the Elks, American Legion, Knights
of Columbus. Chamber of Commerce.
Rotary Club would be present to talk
with the ball players and see what
can be done in the way of home
ipam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
COBURN'S FIRST
COLONIAL BAZAAR

The Colonial bazaar held by Coburn
in the gymnasium Tuesday afternoon
and evening was the first affair of the
kind attempted by the school and was
a genuine success. The large room
was beautifully decorated in observ-
ance of the day and the floor was filled
ed, where lunches were served by girls
dressed in Colonial costumes.
At the right, on entering, was laun-
dry booth, presided over by John Fall
mond. Ivan Perley, Eva Clarak and
Alpha Crosby. all dressed in Chinese
costumes. The candy booth was strik-
ingly decorated III black and white.
and here Beatrice Morris and Marion
Sproul sold somemade candies. An
exhibition from the household arts
department, in charge of Miss Frances
Butler. occupied one corner of the
hail, and here were to be.seen many
samples of work done by students OF
that department, which were indeed
great credit to their skill. For the
small sum of nickel one could have
q ride in an airplane. in a booth which
was managed by Harold Fish. The
patrons were taken in blindfold and
when they came out they all attested
to a thrilling experience. A wheel of
fortune was under the management of
George Busiiard and Charles Kelley,
who reaped a small fortune there
From. An interesting exhibit was
that of tie Y. W. c. A.. with Miss
Mabel Oxton in charge.
All athletic exhibit in the room u
the left showed pictures Of many of
the old teams of the school. which
were Interesting to all and an art ex-
hibit OF living models was held in
the clubroom, different girls represent
ing different statues, The affair was
a. genuine success and reelected great
credit on those who had it in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
To Block German
Export War Material

London. Feb. 22.--The allied control
commissions in Germany will prohibit
shipments of war materials from Ger
many TO Argentina or any other neu-
trail countrS, if such countries persist
in trying to buy MUNITIONS. This an
nouncenent was made in British ofti-
ciaT circles here today.
1t was stated that despite the reply
Of Argentina TO the allied reminder
that the Versailles treaty prohibits
Germany from manufacturing or ex-
porting war materials, no drastic
measures were needed no wfor enforce
ment ofthe prohibition on shipments to
Argentina. but it was said continued
efforts to obtain the same would bring
the allied commissions to full exer-
ton Of their duties.
While II was appreciated that Ar
gentina. like other neutrals, would
appreciate the advantage of the bar
gains in war supplies. 1T was declared
this was impossible in view of the
treaty. Efforts to obtain supplies
would only en,barrass the Allies and
Germany, and particularly Germany.
which had enacted measures to fore
stall shipments as were reported to
be preparing for South America, IL
was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
Small Earnings
Railroads During
Month December

Washington, Feb. 22-Net railroad
earnings totalled s17,03N000 during
December which was at an annual
ue, according to statement issued
today by the Association of Railway
Executives, based on reports Of the
principal roads of the country to the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Earnings during the month, the state
ment said. were $69, 900 less than
the per cent. expected under the
rate advance of last August.
Total operating revenues for the
month We're placed at $3.50. $50, 900,
while the total operating expenses
amounted to $49s, 265, 900.
In the eastern district the. carriers
had a net operating income of ST.
$4,000 during December as compared
with s1,756,000 in the same month a
year previous.
. The association asserted that of 202
roads reporting for December, So of
them with total mileage of "a per
cent. of the country's trackage, failed
to earn their expenses by $50, 600.
For the four months following Sept.
/, when the federal guarantee ex-
'pired, thes1hailroads earned a net in
come of N33, ia, 900 which represent
ed 3 2-5 per cent. of the tentative fixed
valuation of their property as pre-
pared by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, the association estimat-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
PUBLIC UTILITIES

The committee on Public Utilities
will give public hearing in its rooms
at the State House, in Augusta. on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2. 1871, at
r. NJ, in Room 1f3. on the following
%. An Act TO incorporate the TWIN
Village Water District.
"a. An Act to amend Chapter 49,
OF the Private and Special Laws of
1915. relating to the Incorporation or
the Oquossoc Light and Power Co.
and to enlarge it's powers.
26.. An Act to extend the provisions
of Chapter 214 of the Private and Spe-
cial Laws of 1915. relating to the town
of Lisbon.
"a. An Act to incorporate the Great
Pond Railway Company.
2s. An Act to authorize the Public
Utilities Commiss ion to regulate
headlights on electric cars.
20. An Act amendatory OF and ad-
ditional to para graphs II. Is and %
of Section, 10 of Chapter SO of the Re-
vised Statutes, relating to- the exemp-
tfon of mutual telephone companies
from control OF Public Utilities Com
IN ISSiOD.r"y s.4- e. . .-t -.
so. An Act to provide for the juris-
dictiOn of the Public Utilities Commits
sion over certain motor vehicles.
81. An Act to extend tho charter
OF the II. and T. Cement Railroad.
Is. An Act extending the charter of
the Salisbury Cove Water Company
J. r.. WARREN, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
MILL EMPLOYE HIT
BY ELECTRIC CAR

Mrs. Francis Bechard of Green
street. was seriously injured by an
electric car in front of the side gate
of the Lockwood mill, as she was
leaving it Tuesday noon to go to her
home. The car was on the Water
Vile and Fairfield line and was
driven by Motorman Irving Dyer.
the conductor being Donald Buck
nam. d. Mr.. Dyer reported that Mrs.
Bechard came out of the gate and
walked directly onto the track of the
oncoming car, which was going to-
ward the Plains, and was in plain
sight of Mrs. Bechard. Mrs. Bechard
was first taken to her home on
Green street and later to the Sisters
hospital. She sustained broken
shoulder bone, a ~renched ankle and
several decorations. She was rest
ing comfortably last evening. Mrs.
BechaEd is an elderly woman. and is
employed at the. Lockwood mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
OAKLAND

The operetta. Miss Cherry Bios
SOM" was presented by the students
of the High school Monday and
Tuesday evenings in Memorial hall,
and was largely attended. The scene
was laid in Japan and the stage was
attractive with Japanese lanterns
and decorations. The part of Cherry
Blossom. brought up as the daugh-
ter of Kohemo, in reality Evelyn
Barnes of New York, u. S. A, was
taken in q charming manner by Miss
Hazel Rice. The role of Kohemo. a
proprietor of tea garden in Toxic,
Japan, was portrayed by Emdund
Longley, who brought forth much
applause by his quaint sayings. The
remained rof the cast was as fol-
lows: John Henry Smith, a New
Yorker on a visit to Japan as a
guest of Mr.. Worthington, Harold
York; Henry Foster Jones, Jacks
PAL in love with Jessica, Eugene
Wort; Horace Werthington, q New
York stock broker, Albert Lessard
James Young. Worthington's pri-
vate secretary. Raymond Wort; Jes-
sica Vanderpool. Worthington's
niece, Vera Hallett: Togo, Jap
anese politician of high rank, Alton
Lewis; Geisha girls, Marion Durrell,
Gladys Crotto, Lorena Luther, An
ME Folsom and Inez Stevens: Amer
lean guests-Marion Gordon, wilma
Hallett, Doris Trask, Evelyn Booker,
Madeline F'aron, Hilda Talberth. Cara
Crotto, Ruth MilIett.. Alton Bragg,
Lloyd Fowler. Richard Bubier,
Thomas Peacock and Merle Manter
The parts were all we'll taken and
showed much time and study on the
part of the students and credit is.
due also to Miss Hazel Clark, musi->
cal Instructor in the public schools,
under whose management the affair
was given.
Mrs. 3. O. York was a guest on
Tuesday Of her aunt, Mrs George
Valentine of Waterville
Mrs. Milford Hodlette has returned
from Bingham, where she has been
passing a few days with Mr.. Houd-
lette, who is employed there.
Miss Marion McConbrey, who has
been a guest of friends in town for
several days, has returned to Rum
ford and resumed her duties as teach
er in the public schools. -
Harry Whitman is confined to his
home by illness.
Mrs. Flora Kelley has gone to Port
land to visit her daughter, Mrs. Rich
ard Lewis.
Mrs. Emma Morang and grand
daughter Miss Mildred Perkins have
returned from short visit with rel
atives in Fairfield.
Mrs. John O'Reilly entertained the
Happy Hour Club Tuesday afternoon
at her home on Goodwin street. The
afternoon was passed with various
kinds of fancy work and social
time was enjoyed
Miss Annie Bergman passed the
holiday with her mother, Mrs. Eliza>
beth Bergman and her sister, Mrs
Max Savage of Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
PUPILS PRESENT j.,
WASHINGTON PROGRAM
AT D. A. X: MEETING

Silence Howard Hayden Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, observed Washingtons birthday
with very pretty party at the home
of Mrs. A. F. Drummond of Burleigh
street. The entertainment was fur
nished almost entirely. by children
from the public schools and consist
ed of orchestral selections by Lam
bert's orchestra composed of boys II
and IA years of age. These We're Nor
man Lambert, leader and pianist, Eu-
gene Letourneau. drummer: Onesime
Baldic and Max Mandell; recitation
by Mary Baraket and Lulu Joseph,
the latter but six years old; very
delightful solo dance by Miss Margar-
ct Smith, who won well deserved adj.
miration for her grace and proficien-
cy in q beautiful toe dance which was
very pleasing to all present. Then
four High school girls, Grace Getch-
ell, Ruth Potter, Ruth Blunt and Mar
garet. johnson gaye.a dialogue sappso-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
Senate Committee =
Favors Army
Strength of 175,OOO

Washington, Feb. 22-An army of
an average strength of $4,000 men for
the next fiscal year, was provided in
appropriations approved today by the
Senate subcommittee on military at
fairs in completing its report on the
army appropriation bill for presenta-
ton to the full committee. This
strength compares with an average of
150, 900, as provided for in the bill as
passed by the House.
The bill as reported by the Senate
subcommittee provides $4,000 for
aviation compared with $4,000. 900 IA
vored1 by the House. OF this increase,
SO, 600, 900 would be used in purchasing
new planes and equipment. An in
crease also was made for vocational
training. the total being 81, 100000 as
compared with 100000 adopted by
the House.
Substantial provision is also made
for the National Guard, based on as
surances. committeeman said that the
guard next year would number 1885,
900 men.
The 175, 900 average in personnel, it
was explained, would mean an army
only of about 1el 900 at the end of the
next fiscal year as compared with
122, 900 at the same time If the House
figures were adopted. Army officers
in submitting estimates to the Senate
committee had requested the appro-
priation for an average numerical
strength of 1Sl 900.
The subcommittee report will be
submitted to- the full committee to-
morrow. 1t is expected the bill will
be reported to the Senate without
further delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
Opponents Quit,
WinslOw Rail Aid
Bill Passes Senate

Washington, Feb. 22--Opposition to
the Winslow bill to permit partial
payments to railroads from the gov
eminent guaranty fund collapsed
completely today in the Senate and
the measure was passed without a
record vote two hours before the ex-
piration of time allotted for debate
upon it.
Senator Townsend, Republican,
Michigan, in charge Of the measure,
insisted that no one line in the bill as
passed by the House should be
changed in the Senate, lest confer
ence and ensuing parliamentary OBJ
struction delay what he described as
action absolutely necessary to pre-
vent bankruptcy not only among rail-
roads but also among railroad cred
itors. The Senate followed his advice
and the measure was sent to the
President.
Debate on the bill today was very
brief, barring six hour speech by
Senator LaFollette, Republican, Wis
consin, who attacked 1t as designed
to enlarge the governments original
guarantee to the railroads. On a roll
call, the Senate defeated AZ to 10, an
amendment offered by Senator La
Toilette which would have required
the Interstate Commerce Commission
to investigate railroad expenditure
before further payments are made.
Senator Townsend. describing the
situation which he said made the bill
emergency legislation. asserted that
thine railroads, because of reduced
earnings, were entitled to total pay
ment of $500. 100000 under the gov
eminent guaranty against losses
during tho six months following the
ending of gOvernmnt control.
The carriers he said, had received
$3.50, 600, 900 of the amount land Con-
gress supposed in passing the trans
portation act that the balance of ap-
proximately $35O.000.ooo could be
paid them in installments, upon certi-
ficates of the Interstate Commerce
Commission though in the nature OF
the case many settlements can not be
completed in years"
The comptroller of the treasury,
Senator Townsend further explained,
had ruled that final accounting
must be rendered the government be-
fore the roads could receive any ad-
ditional amounts, and this threatens
to bring about bankruptcy not only of
weaker railroads, but of many bug
mess concerns which have sold to
railroads materials for which pay
ments can not be made until the gov
eminent, acts" Railroad credit in
general, he said, was endangered by
delay.
The bill as passed would require the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
certify to the treasury amounts
which it actually finds to be due rail-
roads regardless of whether they con-
stitute the entire claims to the car
ciers. 1t further would require the
secretary of the treasury to pay out
sums so certified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
Japs Again
Express Regret
Killing u. s. Lieut..

Washington, Feb. 22-Regret on
the part of the japanese government
over the fatal shooting of Lieutenant
Warren II. Langdon of Boston. an
American naval officer, at vladivos-
tok, early in January, is reiterated in
the reply Of that government to the
note from the United States govern
ment.
The hope was expressed by the ia
panese government that the govern
ment of the United States will fully
the Japanese government has acted in
dealing with this most unfortunate
incident"
The japanese government informed
the American government that Major
General Nishihara commanding the
Japanese garrison at Vladivostok. had
been removed from the active list of
the Japanese army and that various
officers under the command of Cen
eral Nishihara had been subjected to
punishment of various degrees.
The State department made public
a paraphrase of the Japanese gov
ernment's reply. based on cable
gram from the American embassy at
Toxic. to whom the communication
was delivered yesterday. The para
phrase follows:
"A most thorough and exhaustive
examination was conducted by the
court martial resulting in the reno
val from the active list of the Japan
ese army of Major General ,Nishihara,
commanding the Japanese gapkson at
VIadivostok. The court martial held
that General Nishihara had been gull
ty of a misinterpretatiop of the bar
racks regulations and had thus in
Cured primary responsibility for the
unfortunate incident. He has been
deprived of the command of the gar
rson and of the rank of brigade COM
mander which he previously held. The
barracks officer of the rang OF major
has been adjpdged guilty of RESPONSE
hility in Ne matter and sentenced to
confinement for thirty days. The as
sistant barracks officer and lieuten-
ant have both been sentenced to a
similar punishment for period OF
twenty days: the commander OF the
company has been sentenced to a
lesser period. $500.
1.-THE commander in chief of the ia
panese eXpeditionary forces in Viadi-
vostok has paid a visit to the Z. 5.
S. Albany and expressed to the COM
mander of the ship his regret at
the occurrence of the incident. The
sentry who fired the fatal shot has
been held to be excused by the orders
and actions of his superiors upon
whom responsibility has been square,
~ placed. and who are to be punished
as above stated. The sentry, howev-
er, was found guilty of deception in
his testimony as to the circumstan-
ces of the fatality and for this has
been sentenced TO confinement for 30
days.
I'm addition to the expressions or
regret on the part of the commander
in chief of the Japanese expedltionary
forces, the minister for foreign affairs
in communicating, the action OF the
court martial conveys to the Ameri-
can government at the occurrence of
this sad event and expresses tho hope
that the government of the United
States will fully appreciate the sincere
spirit in which the Japanese govern
ment has acted in dealing with this
most unfortunate incident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
Burke. Rolduc !.

Miss Rose Emma Bolduc and Will
liam J. Burke were married Tuesday
afternoon by Justice HI. l.. Pepper,
at his Office in the Savings Bank
building. The couple were attended
by Miss Lydia Cam, as bridesmaid,
and Omar King as best man. The
bride was attractiveIy gowned in a
dark travelling suit, with silver toque
with veil and furs. She carried a
bouquet of carnations. The brides
maid wore a brown cloth suit and
also carried carnations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burke left Tuesday
night for Bangor and will pass their
honeymoon of a week in the eastern
part of the State. They will make
their home in Waterville on their
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-23
Heath Circle Honors
Two Octogenarians

A pleasant birthday party was held
by W. s. Heath Circle, Ladies of the
G. A. r., on Tuesday evening at Grand
Army hall. in honor of Mrs. Mary
Ingham and Capt Silas Adams. two
members of the circle who are octo-
genarians. The tables were set with
delicious supper. consisting of
pressed chicken, salads. Washington
pie and many other good things. The
guests of honor sat at the head table
surrounded by many of the older men,
bers of the circle
Mrs. Ingham xeceived many birthday
cards. a beautiful Towering plant and.
from the circle, handsome bead neck
lace, for which she expressed her
thanks. Capt. Adams was presented
with n handsome bouquet of carua-
tons. In front of Mrs. Ingham, on
The table, was IL handsome birthday
cake decorated with flags. and a. SIM
ilar cake placed i'm front of Capt.
Adams -s ..z-
After the supper a brief business
session was held which was followed
by program thoroughly enjoyable