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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Suggests Railroads
Cut a Bit in Rates
on All Live Stock

Washington, Aug. 1o-Railroads
should reduce voluntarily their
freight rates on live stock to SO per
cent. of the present rates, but should
not reduce rates which at present
are less than 90 cents a hundred
pounds, the Interstate Commerce
commission said in a report today.
The commission did not enter an Or
der in the case, which was held
open.
The case, which involves princiA
pally raise on carload shipments of
cattle in the entire western and
southwestern cattle producing terri
tory was brought by the National
Livestock Shippers League and
various other livestock shippers
association.
The complainants, the commission
said, presented their case largely on
the basis of economic necessity. add
ing that they do not seriously assail
the livestock rate structure"
Ir suggesting the proposed reduC-
tons, limited to long hauls, the COM
mission said:
"Manifestly the higher long haul
rates, such as those on cattle from
Helena. Mont, to Chicago, 81 01J per
100 pounds, are of greater import
ance TO and have greater effect upon
the transportation and marketing of
livestock than the lower short haul
rates"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Big Bill Haywood
Believed Heir tn
Fortune in West

Chicago. Aug. 15.-A hidden 70
nance in the life of w. d. (Big BID
Haywood. who fled to Russia several
months ago. to avoid serving a sem
tence of 20 years in Leavenworth
prison rs a result of which the former
leader of the Industrial Workers of
the World may inherit a large for
tune, was revealed today by Charles
F. Clyne, district attorney. Haywood.
according to Mr.. Clyne. married Jane
Minor in California. thirty years ago
Later after two children were born.
he was said to have deserted her. He
never obtained divorce.
Mr.. Clyne said that he had been in
formed. Haywood's wife's father
amassed a fortune which went to his
daughter at his death. Recently it
was said the daughter died in Nevada
leaving no will. Under the laws of
Nevada. one third of her estate would
90 to her husband
Mr.. Clyne said he was investigating
the case with the idea of collecting an
unpaid $4,000 fine assessed against
Haywood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
.REVAMPED TAX BILL IN HOUSE
YEARLY CUT OF $3.50, 100000
TOTAL YIELD $3,2O0,O00,0O
THEFTS ALARM
YORK COUNTY
SUMMER FOLKS

Biddeford. Maine. Aug. 1J-Sum-
mer colonists have become alarmed
as the result of a series of robber-
les at Kennebunk Beach, Biddeford
Pool and Prout's Neck the past four
weeks and are taking extraordinary
precautions. Local police at these
resorts and private detectives en-
ployed in some instances. have now
been augmented by county officers
at Prout's Neck.
Beginning tonight five deputy
she riffs will patrol the Prout Neck
section at night. through an ar
rangement made with Sheriff King
f. Graham by a group of summer
residents there whereby they will
pay the expense of the extra protec-
ton.
The latest success of the burglars,
who are believed to be organized
and working together, was the Sc
curing of a considerable amount of
plumber from the summer homes Of
Philip James Of New York and DR..
James Robbins OF Weston, Mass. at
Biddeford Pool. This included a
necklace. said to be valued at $4,000
About s. 900 in jewelry was talk
en- last month from rooms in two
hotels at Kennebunk Beach, and a
tapestry. valued at $1,000 was re
moved from the Parsons mansion
at Parsons Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
ENGLISH GOLFERS
DEFEAT WATERVILLE'
AND AUGUSTA PROS

Poland. Springs, Me-, Aug. 15.-
Especial to Konnebec JournaD Maine
golf enthusiasts were given a rare
treat Monday when George Duncan.
British open champion for 1920, and
Abe Mitchell, winner of the British
Mail Tournament, 1919 and 1920, met
the four leading professionals of
Maine III two exhibition matches Of
IS holes on the Poland Springs links.
In the morning session Duncan and
Mitchell defeated l.. H. Striley. pro-
fessional at the Waterville Country
Club. and Frank Gilman of the Au-
gusta Country Club up and to go
Mitchell played sterling golf IN the
morning round, turning in 20 card
which is ono under par for the course.
Duncan shot Il 70, Strlley = and Gil
man "a. There were many spectacular
plays. Duncan drove $50 yards onto
the second green, and barely missed
a 12foot putt for an eagle" .. AS il
was he scored birdie" 3 on -. hole
Striley of Waterville played exceIlenr
golf, scoring an eagle" on the 18th,
and an eagle" on the 18th. Gilman
had an off day, and while he played
very creditably. was not up 10 his
usual form.
The scores of the morning match. in
which the Augusta professional took
part, were as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
De Valera Urged
to Stand Firm

Dublin. Aug. 15.-CRy the Associat-
cd Press IT. cannon dc Valera. the Irish
republican leader, has been inundated
by kilograms mostly from Irish re-
publicans. advising him not to yield
to the British government on the peace
proposals.
If they (the Irish republicans) &C
cept the governments terms" asked
one members Of the Irish republican
army what have we been fighting
for?" On the other hand. an official
of the Sim Fem said today that it was
those who wished TO continue the fight
who rushed 10 the telegraph Office.
not those seeking peace.
One of the most prominent business
men of Dublin, a strong advocate of
home rule. said this evening:
We can never go back to where we
were month ago. Every mans hand
would be against his fellow andewe
would be brought to the shambles."
The same man, advising newspaper
correspondents not to despair of
settlement, added:
Give the Sim Feiners a chance.
They have done very well so far. Per-
haps they can get more than we have
been fighting for for years, if not all
the Republicans claim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
TO SERVICE COMPANY

Marion. O.. Aug. 15-The Railway
Service Company, a corporation or
ganized by local manufacturers,
bankers and business men, today
took over operation of the Erie
Railroad shops and roundhouses
here. The service company leased
the buildings and equipment of the
railroad company and has contract
ed to do all reapir and other work
heretofore done by employees of the
railroad
Employment was offered to all
employees of the Erie company in
the service at seven o'clock this
morning, each man to take his for
mer position and receive the same
pay as that received from the rail-
road company. According to an
nouncement by w. A. Baldwin, man.
road, the employees of the new OPP
Grating concern will "be assured of
fair treatment in accordance with
the practice of the extensive manu-
featuring concerns of Marion"
| Since the railway service COM
pany is not a common carrier" it
was pointed out, here that it un-
supervision by the railroad Labor
Board and would not come under
the provisions of the Esch Cummins
railroad act.
No statement was issred tonight
as to the number of Erie employees
who had accepted employment with
the operating company. Work was
with r. V. Blocker. master mechan-
ic under the Erie system. acting as
shop manager.
The situation is somewhat clouded
| by the curtailment of the number of
shop employees following enforce
ment August Z of orders issred by
the Erie company calling for the re-
sumption of the ten hour day. ces-
sation of payment of overtime for
Sunday work and submission to a
physical examination by each en-
ploye.
Railroad officials have admitted
that a number of men have left the
employment of the company because
of dislike for the new working con-
ditiors. but statement issued TODAY
! over the signature of the presidents
Of the shop crafts unions, declared
that the men had been sent home"
in each case where they had refused
to report for work on Sunday at the
straight rate of pay and where they
, refused to undergo the prescribed
physical examinations.
In announcing establishment of the
! new system. the first of its kind in
the country. the Erie Company de-
clared that it had resulted from a
belief that local conditions can best
be appreciated and most intelligent
Continued on Page 4-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
On Question of Peace
or War with British
Government
Formalities of Opening New
Legislative Body to Take
Two Days-Unhurried Ac-
ton Basis All Kinds Conjec-
lures - Believed Rejection
Means Intensified Renewal
Strife

Dublin. Aug. 15.-(By the, Associat-
cd Press) The pessimism over the
Irish situation which today in some
quarters in Dublin reached almost the
point of hopeessncss. yielded tonight
to reasoned optimism when the pro-
gram for the meeting tomorrow of the
Dali Eirearn was made public.
Instead of Immediately taking up
the problem, of peace or war. the Sim
Fein parliament Will spend at least
two deals in dealing with the formali-
ties incident to the opening of the new
Legislative body. thus providing an OPP
portunity for many things to happen
behind the scenes.
All ireland = eager for a decision
by the parliament on the British gov
ernment's terms in order to remove
the tension which exists
The belief prevails that rejection
would mean resumption on an inten-
sified scale when the truce ends of
the guerilla warfare that for so long
terrified the country
Dublin Castle officials view the pro-
longation OF the session of the Dali
Eireann in various lights. One section
of the British government forces ex-
presses the fear that delay in imme-
diately acting on the troublesome
questions at issue may provoke the
military, which is declared to be not
hopeful of a favorable settlement, into
making preparations for eventualities.
The other section, however, ad-
vanCes the opinion that longer the
members of the Dali Eireann are in
debate. the greater will be the chance
ment's terms. These persons affect
TO see a bright spot III a prolonged
session. arguing that one day would
be sufficient to end the negotia tions
if the republican cabinet so desired
Fro mall parts of the country there
gathered today members of tn par
Lament to attend the sessions of the
body upon the decisions of which
50 much is at stake. Many of them
mad been released from prisons or
internment by order of the delibera-
tions. Others had been actively en-
gagged with the Irish republican army
until the truce ended the strife, when
they returned to civil life. Earnest
ness was depicted on the faces of all
tho mon As they gathered for an infor-
NAL meeting which was held during
the course of tho day.
Tomorrow's formal opening of the
Dali Ei"eann in Mansion House will
be public function. although there
will be little rocm inside the chamber
for persons other than members.
canon Dc Valera, leader of the re-
rublicans. is expected to deliver an
address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Student Shot
When He Interferes
in Row at Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Aug. 15-Fred Ziesn-
helm, a student at the Carnegie In
stitute of Technology summer
school was shot four times today
when he interfered as peacemaker
between Mckinley Hart, another
student and John Butler, a negro.
Butler told the police that he was
passing through the tech school
grounds when he became involved
in an altercration with Hart. lie
sinheim, who was near, tried to stop
the quarrel. Butler, the police said,
was raving when they took him to
the police station and physicians
were called to determine his mental
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
ENGLAND CLINGS TO
HOPE OF SETTLEMENT

London, Aug. 15-CBy The Associ-
atcd Press - Optimism continues
the prevailing note in London opin-
ion on the Irish question. The gen
cr1l view is that canon de Valera,
leader of the republicans in Ireland,
having sought but failed to secure
improved terms, is in a position no
worse than he was several days ago
and that since the negotiat tons are
being conducted by both sides 10 the
controversy with consideration, there
is no reason why they should break
down.
Although the Irish republican
parliament will convene in Dublin
tomorrow. no decision with regard
to the governments peace proposals
is expected for several days-until
the assembly has had full oppor-
turity to debate the question at is
sue.
Public opinion here considers that
the letter Of Jan Christian SHUTS.
the South African premier, to Mr..
De Valera urging acceptance of the
imperial governments proposals, is
likely to prove the central and de.
Gliding factor of the issue The be-
lief is expressed, however, that the
Dali Eireann will decline to assume
responsibility for a decision but will
refer the problem to a plebiscite of
the Irish people. either by a referen-
dun CT the question of accepting or
rejecting the governments proposals.
or by new election to the southern
Parliament in which case it is be-
lieved the advice of General SHUTS
would have the greatest of weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Hold Mate Str.
Casper for Murder
One of Crew, July II

Philadelphia- Aug. 15-Douglas
Thurber, third mate of the L. S.
Shipping Board Steamship Casper,
was arrested when the vessel locked
here today, charged with the killing
OF Thomas Hogan, a member of the
crew.
Hogan. according to officers of the
ship, was shot July - while the Cas-
per was at the American docks at
bordeaux, France. The shooting re-
suited from fight between members
of the crew. In an effort to stop the
fight Thurber said he fired his pistol
once Ito brighten the men and make
them stop rioting." He had no in
tention of shooting any of them, he
declared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Believes Irish People
Must Pass on Question

Dublin, Aug. 45.-(By The Associat
ed Press -Captain Harrison. secre-
tary of the Irish dominion league, to-
day. expressed the opinion that the
Dali Eireann must reject the govern
ment's proposals looking to peace in
Ireland and declared that the cues
ton must be referred to the Irish
people.
TT is just as well to face the facts
at the very outset and recognize tina,
Ireland has been invited to make the
maximum of concessions" said Cap
tain Harrison.
He asked what chance the Sim
Fein leaders would have against a
skilful and experienced negotiator like
Premier Lloyd George if. by waving
clai INTO sovereign independence Ire
land lost 95 per cent. of her bargain
ing power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Dry Agents Plan
to Fight Flood Of
Booze into Michigan

Detroit, Mich. Aug. l5.-Federal Of
ficers today entered the campaign in
tended to stop transportation of beer
ard whisky from Canada across the
Detroit river into the United States.
Several government agents went to
Ecorse, q Detroit suburb. said by
state officials to be the center of IL
quor smuggling activities.
Roy c. Nandercook, state commits
sioner Of public safety. took charge
fthe state forces combating the
LIQUOR food. He conferred with other
officials here and later announced for
the campaign had been agreed unon,
although declining to reveal the
methods to be used
adequate measures will be taken
10 halt beer and liquor smuggling in
to Michigan" he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
MILITIA READY
AS CONCORD, n. c.,
MILLS REOPEN

Concord, n. c., Aug. 1.-two COM
panles of state militia We're held in
readiness here today to suppress
possible disorders growing out of the
reopening of a number of cotton
mills, closed several months because
OF strike involving a wage cut of
about 40 per cent. Several thousand
workers being involved in the strike
ttnd minor disturbances last weeI,
hwhen several of the smaller mills
resumed led city and COUNTY auth
critics to appeal to Governor Morri
son to send troops today as a pre-
cautionary measure.
The strikers have maintained 4
line OF pickets around the mills and
frequent small clashes have o.
CURED. With the general reopeninc
of mills today the authorities feared
! the situation might get out of control
and this prompted the call for
troops.
Decision of the management to re-
open tomorrow the Cannon Mills at
kannapolis. y. c. one of the largest
affected by the textile strike. led TO-
day to a request to Governor Came
ron that additional troops be sent to
that place to prevent disorder. The
governor declined to issue the order
until he has conferred with Adju-
tant General Metts who yesterday
was placed in command of all troops
doing strike duty.
James +. Barrett. president of the
North Carolina Federation Of Labor.
telegraphed Governor Cameron late
today urging him personally to in
vestigate the strike situation. The
governor did not indicate what
reply he had made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16

7 be met in the matter of printing. 1
must also poin- out that the estimate
Is based upon the sessions of the con-
ference covering a period of only two
months. If the sessions are prolonged
beyond that period it will no doubt
prove necessary to secure an addition
al appropriation"
The letter, urged that "the money
be made available at the earliest prac-
ticable date"
The communications were taken i'm
mediately under consideration by the
Senate appropriations committee with
the purpose of making the $4,000
provision a rider of the shipping
board deficiency appropriation bill to
hasten passage. The bill has passed
the House.
President Harding's letter was a
brief formal tlansmittal note saying
in part:
I'm the statement of reasons set
forth by the under-secretary of state
I concur. and recommend the appro-
priation as being in the public inter-
est"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
POWERS To SEND BEST MINDS
TO DISARMAMENT CONFAB
100000 EXPENSES ASKED.
Premier BRAND to Head French Delegation -
Other Nations Expected to Send Strongest
Statesmen - President in Letter to Budget
Head Says 100000 Needed for Expenses
American Government in Organization and
Other Initial Requirements of Conference

Washington, Aug. 15.-(By the As
eociated Press) The hope of Ameri-
can officials that the disarmament con-
ference will be a diplomatic conclave
of the first order was strengthened to-
dav when France informed the state
department that she would send her
premier Aristide BRAND, at the head
of her delegation.
The decision is expected to be fol-
lowed by similar moves on the part
of the other powers, inviting a gather
ing with extraordinary significance
and giving it much of the plenary au-
thority that was possessed by the
council of heads Of states" at Yer
sailles.
The French notifications came in the
form of message from Premier
BRAND himself, transmitted through
the American embassy at Paris, say
ing merely that the premier would
take pleasure in personally represent
ing his country at the conference. 1t
was the first formal acceptance to be
received from any of the invited ma
tons
Meantime the administrators prep
aration of its own part in the confer
ence was advanced by a request sent
to Congress for an appropriation of
100000 as an initial budget to pay ex-
penses of the American representa-
tives and Of a acknowledgement.
The estimate, worked out by the
state department and the budget bu-
reau, was taken under committee con-
sideration Immediately in the Senate
and probably will receive favorable
action in the near future. The sum
fixed in the request and the data ac-
companying it apparently disposed of
any expectation that the government
would pay expenses of any of the Wis
ting delegations, for Congress was
informed specifically that the money
was to be used for the American del
egaton and for the secretariat-gen-
eral alone
In making the request President
Harding merely transmitted with his
approval a letter written by Under
Secretary Fletcher of the state de-
partment. who has been placed in
charge of physical arrangements for
the conference and who prepared his
estimates after a conference with Di-
doctor General Dawes of the budget
bureau In the Senate it is likely that
the requested appropriation will be
attached to the shipping board appro
priation bill.
In his letter to Dawes. Mr.. Fletcher
said the estimate of 100000 had been
prepared after full consideration of
the minimum requirements which this
government will have to meet. includ
ing the organization of secretariat-
general for the conference. the main
tenance of an adequate American del
egation, together with the preparation
Of information and material which it
Will be absolutely necessary to have
available to assure the successful OPP
Grafton of the conference"
At the same time" Mr.. Fletcher
added Il feel it is necessary to call
attention to the fact that it is impos-
sIhle at this date to calculate in adj
vance the charges which will have to
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Overseas Boy
Buried at TOpsham

Topsham, Ne, Aug. 15-(SpeciaD
The funeral of Ralph b Manwar-
ing of the Machine Gun Co. 26th In
fantry, who was killed in France
oct II. 1918 was held from the resi-
dence of his parents, Mi and Mrs
Albert O. Manwaring, this afternoon
Rev. H. II. Bishop officiated. The
services were largely attended by
members of Manwaring Moreau
Post. Veterans of Foreign Wars
which was named in part in his
honor. Burial was at Rogers ceme-
terN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
LABOR BOARD WATCHING

Chicago. Aug. 15.-Announcement
at Marion, Ohio, that the Erie Rail-
road had leased its shops and round
house there to a local operating
, company, which will handle the roads
repair work, may bring Intervention
by the United States railway labor
board if there is any evidence of
concerted plan on the part of the
roads to follow the practice generally.
a member of the board said today.
IF it is done to such an extent as
to appear to pe an evasion of the
transportation act" the board men,
Der said, this board no doubt will
, take some action"
! The Railway Service Company,
formed at Marion 10 operate the leas-
ed shops. would not be subject to the
boards jurisdiction under the trans
/ portation act. it was pointed out, as
it is not "a common carrier" within
the definition of the act. Hence,
members of the board said, its en-
ployes would not come under the
boards wage and rules orders. II the
roads follow the leasing plan general
ly it will have the effect, Il member of
the board said, of removing the shop
crafts from the benefits of the Esch-
Cummins act. He advanced the
opinion that the board would have the
right to consider such a step a viola
Of In hnr n
I normal time the roads can get the
work done as cheaply by another
company as in their own shops" this
board member said, land I think this
fact will automatically prohibit any
general adoption of the outside work
plan"
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General Forecast

A disturbance now over the west
ern part of the country Will advance
eastward attended by showers with
in the next sc to As hours over most
sections east of the Mississippi ex-
cept New England. The weather will
continue fair Tuesday through the
northeast states. Temperature
changes will not he important
Winds north of Sandy Hook will
be moderate west to northwest winds
and fair weather Tuesday.
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Canadian Booze
for Michigan Still
on Other Side of Line

Windsor, Ont, Aug. IA carload
of Canadian rye whiskey consigned
for Michigan palates, arrived here
today from the east. but had not
been started across the Detroit river
at nightfall. An exporting agent OF
4 distillery had charge of the ship
mont.
Rum runners rejoiced today that
law enforcement officials had been
tarGy in stopping the leak through
which gallons and gallons of liquor
are leaking out of Canada in the
general direction IT the Unite
States