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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
7urneII r. Ford's Lecture

On thursday evening, Feb. 3. Bur-
nell X. Ford, who has been termed by
critics THE Edison of the Platform"
u to lecture at the Coliseum, under
the auspices Of the Gardiner Board of
Trade. Tickets may be exchanged on
wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at
the Strand theatre.
It Is believed by many that this lee
ture Is to- be one of the very best in
the entire course, and those who have
attended those given thus far realize
the standard set is high indeed
Burnell r. Ford. all his life has
been a deep student, as we'll as q
painstaking and successful inventor.
His achievements first gained nation
wide prominence when the govern
ment accepted and used in it's IN
tional sanatorium an apparatus OF
invention for treating the Great
White Plague. Other remarkable in
ventions followed rapidly, and during
the great war, Mr.. Ford perfected a
torpedo that could be accurately con-
trolled by wireless from any distance.
Also an instrument that would indi-
Se@eS " ShO oSAotOI AIo CAdCI lOCdtlOIA
at all times, making it safe to fly in
fog or darkness.
Mr.. Ford divides his time between
the laboratory and the platform. He
is a recognized inventor and has an
established reputation in the scientific
world. During the war he was called
to Washington to submit plans for
coast defense.
The exact program that Mr.. Ford
gives depends somewhat on local con-
ditions, but you may rest assured that
the program given on his appearance
in Gardiner will, first Of all, be of in
structive value to the community. In
addition adj present will be highly en-
tertained by the matchless mysteries
Of the wonder power, electricity. The
entertainment is replete with vivid
sensations, keen humor and thor
oughly understandable explanations
scientific facts. Never a dull moment
and you will go away~with the feeling
that you have been instructed as well
as being been delightfully."- entertained.
In the entire realm of science there
can be nothing of more interest to
the people than are the mysteries of
electricity. The evening is sure 10
be one of profit and pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
r. r. Executives Say
National Agreement
Must Be Terminated

Chicago, Jan. 29-Railroad execu-
tives after a two-day conference be-
hind closed doors, tonight had out
lined tentative plan of action de-
signed to make such establishments
as the railroads consider necessary
for efficient and economical opera
ton. The labor committee of the
American Association of Railway
Executives was still comforting to-
night on program involving the as
sociation's Ill member roads with
prospects of action on Monday.
Executives in close touch with the
conference declared that failure OF
the roads to gain expected earnings
and the present. decline in business
had forced them to take. immediate
action. An officer who refused to be
quoted stated that the whole railroad
action fas aimed at the present ma
tional agreements between the roads
and their employees. 1t was indicated
that the first step proposed by the
railroads in reducing operating ex-
penses would be immediate abroga-
ton Of the national agreements.
The agreements now are under fire
by the United States Labor Board.
Immediate action is urged by the
railroads.
1.-The transportation act charges
the managers of the railroads with
efficient and economical operation, u
one railroad officer declared, "but
that is impossible under the national
agreements"
1t was generally agreed by the con-
ference, according to those in touch
with the committee, that operating
expenses must be cut between $400,
100000 and s5OO.O00.0o0. Abrogation
II the national agreements and a
consequent cut in shop crafts oper-
ating expenses would materially re-
/ 6uce this figure. If further reduc-
tions were necessary, it was said, an
adjustment of wages involving some
wage cuts would bring the payroll
down to what the railroads consider
the proper figure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Girls Club Notes

The first monthly business meeting
the Gardiner Girls club will be
eid promptly at eight o'clock, at
azzard's hall, Tuesday evening. The
isiness will consist of the reading OF
irts OF the constitution, the election
the ,chairmen of committees, dis
lSslon of classes. and other business
connection with the new club. 1t
expected that each and every mem
ef will voice her ideas, make sug-
'stions to her ojcers and think over
e club business. for what the mem
RS think the club thinks: what ac-
On the members take at the bus
ess meetings the club can only
'fry on. How much help shall the
and chairmen get from
e business meeting? How are the
w members coming in Tuesday
eht to vote? What kind of a Tues
y night program does each member
ish"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
NEED HIGH HEELS
Women Suffering From Shortened
Heel Cords Says Dr.. Burnett

Boston, Jan. 29-High heels must be
retained as the average woman is suf-
fering from the shortened heel cord,
brought about by the wearing of ele-
waited footwear. said DR.. f. K. Burn
EFT of New York, past president of the
National Association of Chiropodists,
in letter to the secretary here today.
His comment was directed at the bill
advocated by osteopaths of this city
regulating heels to 1-2 inches.
ITO force these women from high
heel. which accommodates the deform-
ity," he said, "to heel which would
aggravate it to such an extent as to
make walking impossible and pain
uncomfortable, without the necessary
treatment of stretching these cords,
is certainly a crime"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Fossett- McGuuin

a quiet but very pretty wedding took
place at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
frank McGugin. Randolph. sunday
morning at O'Clock. when their young
est daughter. Mary Catherien, became
.neo rlde OF Harlon Melvin Fossett.
rev. Canon r. W. Plant was the
oficiating clergyman. The single ring
service was used. Theb ride was given
IN marriage by her father and was at
tended by her sister. Mrs. U. G. Pierce
ana Mrs. Earl D. Fossett. brother of
the groom. Only immediate relatives
OF the bride and groom were present.
AFTER a wedding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs.
Fossett left on the 1910 train for their
future home tn southbridge. Mass. at
% worcester street Both Mr.. and Mrs.
fossett attended Gardiner High school.
Mr.. Fossett Is a graduate of Bates col
lese and Mrs. Fossett attended Burdette
Business college at Boston.
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German Citizenship
Papers Ready for Bergdou

Eberbach, Baden. Jan. 29German
citizenship papers from Grover Cleve-
land Bergdoll, American draft evader.
Tor which he applied a number of days
ago. have been made out and are ready
to be issued as soon as the technical
state of war between the United States
and Germany has ended. His chauffeur,
Isaac Stecher. has already been granted
citizenship.
Bergdoil has cousin here, but he and
Stecher have virtually been living I'm
Bergdolrs automobile, spending but one
mght In each place visited. The au-
thorities and all the citizens airs friend
~ and resentment against the Ameri-
cans who tried to kidnap them is in
tense. The fact that a woman was shot
through the hand during the attempt
mas added to the excitement.
Carl Neuf and Frank thinner. al
legged American detectives. who took
part in the attempt against Bergdoll.
are being guarded carefully and no one
Is permitted to see them. The charge
against them has been changed from,
disturbing the peace TO attempted
homicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Tech Shows Big
Boost In Registration

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. SG-Registra-
ton at Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology on Nov. /, 1920, was 81 per cent
greater than the largest number of
students previously enrolled. according
tc the report of acting President Elihu
Thomson, made public tonight. The
registration on that date was 307s, a
gain of 81 per cent. in one year. The
record enrolment had been in 1916-19l7
Successful operation of the technology
plan whereby manufacturers and con-
tractors may submit problems to the in
stitute for expert solution was reported
by the division Of industrial co-opera-
ton and research. The plan was put
into effect early in 1920. Up to Novem-
Der sixth the division handled 406 quer-
les from 2A contractors and the retain
ing fees amounted to more than $780,.
600. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
SCHOONER MAKES PORT.
WITH CREW OF THREE

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 30 -
Schooner Evolution, which sailed
from Providence several weeks ago
for the Cape Verde Islands arrived
here today with only two men and
the captain aboard. The schooner put
into Newport after leaving Provi-
dence. She twice started across the
Atlantic only to put back on account
of the weather. After the last false
start all but the cook and one fore
mast hand deserted and Captain Per-
ry abandoned the voyage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
johnson Attacks
Pact with Japs

Washington, Jan. 29-Open attack
on the proposed agreement between
Japan and the United States as to
the status of Japanese in this country
was made by Senator Johnson of CAL
ifornia today in a statement critics.
ing what he said is provided for in the
tentative plan worked out here by
ambassadors Shidehara and Morris.
The plan is now before the two gov
ernments and has not been made pub
lie in Washington or in Toxic, Sena-
tor Johnson declared, however, on the
basis of statemets from authorita-
tive sources" as to its provisions, that
it's result would be "an continuance
Of Japanese immigration and in
crease in the Japanese population in
the West"
The senator said the plan would in
effect "abrogate and destroy" the alien
land law recently voted by the people
of California. 1t would also, he said,
provide as to Japanese exclusion for
another ''so-called gentlemen's agree
ment, which does not exclude"
Such a situation, the California sem
ator said, was ''intolerable." and he
added:
l. "Consummation of such a plan will
be resisted"
Senator Johnson's attack was char
acterized by Secretary of State Colby
in statement tonight as proceeding
upon quite. erroneous assumption as
to the trend and purport of the con-
versations which have been going on
for some weeks between Ambassador
Morris and the japanese ambassa-
der"
The secretary said that Senator
Johnson was mot uniformed as to
the course of these conversations and
am therefore surprised that he
should feel called upon to throw him
self into defensive posture against
dangers which he describes but which
1 am informed he has been assured
do not present themselves.
1.-The State Department is charged
with the duty of pursuing these i'm
portant discussions with sober regard
to the facts" the secretary's state
ment continued, "and this it has
sought to do with a proper considera-
ton for every interested point of view.
II am not speaking in any spirit of
criticism of Senator Johnson. with
whom / have long had the most agree
able and friendly relations. but he
must know, as member of the for
eign relations committee of the Senate
that treaty can have no effect with
cut it's submission in due course to the
Senate and, under the latter's prac-
tice, it's minute examination by the
copa for'c corpmifteeo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Mas. Meeting Tuesday Evening

In response to a petition signed ny
over 100 of the citizens of Gardiner,
Mayor B. E. Lamb has called meet
ing of the residents Of Gardiner for
Tuesday evening. Feb. list, at Library
hall at 7.30 o'clock.
The body of the petition which is as
follows explains the object Of the
meeting.
ITO the Honorable Bert E. Lamb,
Mayor of Gardiner, -,
We, the undersigned citizens of Gar.
diner, believing there is very general
dissatisfaction with our present form
of government. respectfully request
you. as Mayor, to call a mass meeting
of all our citizens to discuss the adj
visibility OF q repeal or change from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
WOULD ACCEPT
MORGAN HOME
AS AN EMBASSY

Washington, Jan. 29.-The House
voted today to authorize the secretary
of state to accept TIC offer OF the res
idence of J. +. Morgan in London as
an American embassy. Acceptance of
the gift was proposed by Representa-
tive Walsh, Republican, Massachu-
sets.
The House also voted to appropriate
SloO.oo0 Tor the purchase of an Amer
lean embassy in Paris. Both PROPOSE
lions were offered as amendments to
the diplomatic and consular bill
The amendment for the ACQUISITION
OF the property for the Paris embassy
was offered by Representative Long
worth, Republican, Ohio, who said that.
on account of the prevailing rates Of
exchange. property ordinarily costing
approximately 100000 could be pur-
chased for $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs, Howard Andrews
were given party Friday evening at
then home on West street. Games
were played, refreshments served and
an enjoyable time had. Those present
were: Mrs. Ernest Ware. Mrs. Arthur
Branch, Mrs. Albert Grotton, Mrs.
Bertha Partridge, Misses Doris Mer-
rill, Irene Merrill, Grace Clary, Alice
Dill. Charles Merrill. William Sulu,
Hurley and Evard Andrews, Arthur
Bruce, Frank White. E. Clary, Ches-
ter Partridge and Wayland Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
"Uncle joe Cannon Pleased
Over Recovery Cardinal

Baltimore. Nd, Jan. S0-Cardinal Glib
bons has received this letter from I'm
Gle Joe" Cannon Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives:
81 want to express my great pleasure
over your recovery from your recent
illness. / have been under the weather
myself for several weeks and unable to
read the newspapers. remained in ig-
norance of your illness until 1 learned
of your recovery.
II am sure the American people, re-
CARELESS Of church utilization unite with
your own mother church in giving
thanks for restoration to health, with
the promise of many years of your
great Christian influence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Lowell Pastor to Go West

Lowell. Mass, Jan. 30.--Rev. Chaun-
cey J. Hawkins. D. D.. pastor of the
First Congregational church. today an
nounced his intention to resign his
pastorate and requested that he be
formally dismissed from the church.
DR.. Hawkins recently received call
fromthe Plymouth Congregational
church of Seattle. Wn.. and 1t is with
a view of accepting that call that he
has decided to discontinue his labor
here. DR.. Hawkins was educated at
the University of California and Yale
and has held pastorates IN Jamaica
Plain and Danvers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

On Thursday, Feb. 3. there is an
lportart hearing before the COM
lttce on highways and bridges to be
I'D at the State House at $50 o.
'ck. This is a hearing in which all
q residents of Gardiner and Ran
lnh should be interested as the sub
It Of the Gardiner and Randolph
idge comes before them. There is
hch to be done to the bridge, that
ust be done soon in order to save
c bridge and keep'it in a safe condi-
IN. It is expected that both Gardi-
II and Randolph will send large
1egation to the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna L.
Stone was held Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock from her late homie on
Lincoln avenue, Rev. M. G. Folsom
officiating. The members of the East
ern Star and Heath Relief Corps, OF
which the deceased was member,
attended in body. There was a
large attendance of friends and pro-
fusion of floral tributes. The bearers
were G. L. Hathaway. E. A. Leighton,
w. E. Brown. William Miller. The
entombment was in Oak Grove ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
GRIFFITH'S GENEROSITY
HELPS HOOVER FUND

New York. Jan. 2s-More than 100000
will be added to the Near East Relief
fund as the result of the generosity of
D. w. Griffith. who turned over today's
entire receipts Of the Way Down
East companies now presenting Mr..
Grifith's screen version of the play in
II of the larger cities of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
ASSAULTED BOY
Patroiman Buckley of Boston Goes
to Jail for Six Months

SoSNiey OF boston G0eS
to Jail for Six Months
Boston, Jan. 29-Patrolman Richard
f. Buckley was found guilty today OF
assault and battery on Peter r. Day.
a II year old English High school ath-
lete, and was sentenced to six months
tnthe House Of Correction, In the
Charltown District Court. He ap.
pealed.
Il am satisfied that q most brutal
and unwarranted assault was COM
mitted on this boy" said Judg.
Brown. And I am satisfied that the
boy was assaulted while in the police
station, place where he was entitled
to the full protection of the police"
The boy was arrested during the
police drive against suspected Grimm
ais recently and. resenting his arrest,
punched Patrolman Buckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
FEAR KIDNAPPING
Los Angeles Woman Missing Since
Tuesday Night

Los Angeles, Jan. 29.-Police and
private detectives. reported today that
they have been unable to find clues to
Mrs. Gladys Witherell who disappear
ed from her home Tuesday night. They
also said they were unable to find a
motive for kidaping her.
Rewards amounting to sSGoo have
resulted in scores of worthless tips.
The officers worked today on a report
that a merchant of foreign birth had
reasons for wishing to harm Mrs
Witherells family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
To Probe Springfield Police

Springfield. Mass. Jan. S3-Investiga-
ton Of the Springfield police depart
ment will be made by District Attorney
Charles Fl. Wright, it was announced
from the district attorneys Office to-
night. The investigation is the result
of mysterious letter recently sent to
the mayor, the police commission and a
local newspaper in which serious in
fractions of the law by members of the
police department. were charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Fishermen Pick Up Mine

New York. Jan. 30.-Fishermen at
Montauk Point. at the extreme end Of
Long Island. picked UP a mine today
near the United States naval radio
station there. News of the discovery
was sent by radio to naval officials
here. who were informed that the mine
had been pulled ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

The funeral of the late. Sarah Il.
ant was held Saturday at l o'clock
nj her late home. 9 Closson street,
ndolph, Rev. J. Parry Irving of1ci-
ng The bearers were John Grant,
TRY Grant. William Grant and
orge Sweetland. The entombment
S in Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Farmers Ask City To
Help XIII Daylight Saving

Springfield, Mass, Jan. So The
Hampden County Farm Bureau repre-
senting nine hundred farmers in
Hampden county. has asked the
Springfield Chamber of Commerce to
assist in its fight for the repeal of the
daylight saving law. This is the first
time in the history of the organiza-
ton that farmers have appealed 20
the business men of the city for help
of any kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the kind friends and neigh
bors who assisted us during the ILL,
ness and passing Of our dear one.
MR.. ORREN WILLIAMS,
MRS. LUCY j. FRENCH,
MRS. MABEL TROTT.
MR.. & MRS. A. B. BLAKE AND
FAMILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

In Saturdays account of the Scout
Minstrel show of Friday night it was
stated that Miss Catherine Woodside
presided at the piano. Instead, Mas
ter Herbert Choate did all the ac-
companying for the evenings pro-
gram and much credit is due him for
his artistic work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Gard Of Thanks

We desire to thank our neighbour
and friends for their kindness to us
in our bereavement; also for the
beautiful floral tributes, 800 -
MIR. AND MRS. JAMES T. gibson,
MRS. JAMES H. gibson
MR.. AND MRS. RALPH e. gibson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Big Catch Fish at Portland

Portland, Jan. 29-Nearly 10000
pounds Of mixed fish was landed at
this port today with the arrival of
seven fishing craft. The schooner
Sunapee was the high liner of the
feet with $4,000 pounds, while the
fares of the other craft follow:
Stranger, 10000; Martha Mclean.
5000; Sadie Nunan. 10000; Eleanor.
10000; Dorcas 5000; Laconia, 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

The regular meeting of the knights
of Pythias will be held on this Mon
day evening. There will be work i'm
the rank Of Knight. All members of
the degree team are requested to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

Dublin. Jan. s0.--A dairyman named
Doody was shot dead Saturday night
In Rathmines, suburb OF Dublin,
when he alishted from his pony cart
at the command Of two men who STEP
ped suddenly from side-path OF Lein-
ster road. in the residential quarter.
Tho authorities in Dublin Castle de-
scribe the shooting as complete n,ys-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

The annual meeting of the Gardiner
Board Of Trade will be held this
Monday evening at 7.30 O'Clock at the
city building. 1t is desired that there
be large attendance as the election
Of officers will occur at that time.
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We'll Known Title Lawyer Dies

Franklin. N. H.. Jan. 30.--Albert H
Martin. town treasurer and tax coll
lector. died suddenly of heart disease
at his home here today. Mr.. Martin
was well known in this state as a title
lawyer. He was the author Of several
books on property titles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

The funeral of the late George A.
nriman was held Saturday after
~ at $3.50 o'clock from the nome
his daughter, Mrs. r. S. Blodgett,
Rev. j. l.. Pinkerton Of
atinc. The entombment was in
K Grocc cnmetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Ex-kaiser's Yacht for Sale

Barcelona. JAM. 3o.--Thc yacht Me-
teor, which once was the property Of
former Emperor William of Germany.
will arrive here in February to be put
up for sale. The reserve price placed
en- the vessel is 100000 marks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31

The Girl Scouts will assemble for
their regular weekly meeting at the
Grammar school at 4 o'clock. Tuesday
afternoon. Each girl will bring pic
mic supper. This will enable those. who
work evenings to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-31
Tack Go. Ia Start un

New Bedford. Mass, Jan. s0-The
plant of the Atlas Tack Company in
Fairhaven will start up tomorrow on a
FIVE days a week schedule after having
been closed down.