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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Brunswick Police
Corral Bath Fugitive

Brunswick, May 10-Alfred Downing
of Bath was arrested here this noon
after AN exciting chase by Chief of
Police Edwards, during which the Of
ficers fired five shots at the fugitive.
Monday, Downing was arraigned in
the public municipal court, charged
with driving an automobile under the
influence of liquor He was found
guilty and paid a fine of 800 and
costs. He returned to Bath in
rather ugly mood, and, according to
the Bath police. beat up two men in
that city so badly that one had to be
taken to the hospital. The Bath po-
lice tried to arrest him but ne got
away. They notified Chief Of Police
Edwards, who this noon happened to
drop into the store of A. I. Snow. on
Main street near Bowdoin college.
Downing was in the store and when
Chief Edwards tried to arrest him he
put up fight and got away. The
officer was poined by several towns
men and Bowdoin college students in
chasing the fugitive through Main,
State and Union streets. Downing
was finally captured in the NJ. C. r.
r. yard and after a hard fight he was
handcuffed and taken to the police
station where he is being held await
ing the arrival of the Bath police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Highest Rank Not
to Ensure Choice
for POstmastership

Washington, May 10-Civil Service
restrictions governing the choice Of
postmAsters were modified by Presi-
dent Harding today to give the ad-
ministration q freer handin exercis-
ing its own judgment in regard to the
qualifications OF applicants.
In an executive order affecting ap-
proXimately 10000 post offices of the
first. second and third classes, the
president authorized the selection of
any one of the first three on the eligi-
BILE list as determined by open compe-
titive examinations. Under an order
of President Wilson, the executive
could erercise no such choice, but was
required to appoint the applicant
standing at the head of the list.
In making the order public Mr..
Harding issued a statement saying
that the new arrangement had been
decided on because it would permit
such elements as business training
and experience to figure in the selec-
ton of postmasters and would not
take the choice merely on "a clois-
might result in a hisN, grade in the
DRY, but not guaranty of efficiency
in fact"
The president also pointed out that
a choice among the first three already
is permitted for fourthe class post
masterships under permanent civil
service regulations as fixed by law.
He expressed the hope that congress
would extend these permanent regula-
tons to all postmastrships by bring
ing them under the classification of
civil service.
Today's action was the first i'm
portant step taken by the new admin
istration in regard to the general
problem of patronage. and is under
stood to have been decided on after
extended conferences between the
president, Postmaster General Hays
and other high administration Off
Gals. 1t has been forecast as a part
of the post Office reorganization plan
under contemplation by the post
master general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Swiss Decision Next
April on Boundary
Venezuela and Colombia

Boston, May 1u.-Dr. EStcban Gill
Borges, Venezuelan minister of foreign
affairs. said tonight that the federal
council of Switzerland had agreed to
announce it's decision as arbitrator
of the long standing boundary dispute
between Venezuela and Columbia on or
before April so, 1922.
DR.. Gil Borgcs who was the guest
of this city today, said that the Swiss
federal council in 1916 expressed its
Willingness to arbitrate the dispute.
From that time. he added, the Nenc-
zuelan and Columbian governments
had been conducting diplomatic con
Versatiuns with each other until April
so last, when both countries submit
ted their evidence and arguments t.
the arbitra,ing BODY. A decision on
the dispute then WAS promised within
II months.
The Venezuelan foreign minister
was the guest of honor at d dinner
rendered him by the city of Boston to-
night State and city officials well
coined him as a diplomat and sch'elar.
In his response DR.. Borges said he
bIoUSh( " AhdSSdCIuSCllS the greet
ings OF the government of Venezuela
Il visualize the pioneers who land
cd on these shores and penetrated into
the interior as bearing in their hands
the hatchet and the Bible" he said.
This picture seems symbolic IT Amer
lean civilization: holding aloft oyer
the implement with which to hey a
way through the forests and to build.
and the quality of mercy and Chris
tianity."
Mayor Peters welcomed DR.. EorgeS
for the city and Attorney General Al
len IN the name of Governor Cox for
the state. President Nutter of The
Chamber of Commerce expressed a
hope for closer commercial relations
between the United States and Vcne-
zuela.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
SOVIET HELPING IRISH
REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT

London. May 1l-A despatch to the
London Times from Helsingfors says
it has been learned that a telegram
was sent 10 Maxim Litvinoff, the
Russian Societ chief of legations
abroad, March 20, which established
the existence of a Bolshevist organ
ization in Dublin, engaged in foster
ing the Irish republican movement.
This telegram according 10 the cor
respondent, said 1T is of the greatest
importance that the Germ cell in
Dublin should get 10000 pounds steri-
ing through krassin."
(Krassin is the Soviet minister Of
trade and commerce.
The correspondent adds that the
telegram was signed ''komintern,
but-the identity Of the signer is not
clear The despatch says the term
Germ cell" is applied in Bolshevist
official communications to Bolshevist
organizations in foreign countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Air Hero of World
War Takes Own
Life in Boston

Boston, May 10-Medican Examln-
er Leary reported tonight that Cap
tain Patton McGilvray, former avi-
ator. whose body was found in the
rear of u Back Bay garage early
today. had committed suicide with
his own automatic pistol. Friends
said he had worried over business
affairs
An autopsy showed that four bull
lets had taken effect in the body, DR..
Leary said. Two of the wounds
were in the chest. Then the captain
had crawled a few feet along the
ground and fired two more bullets at
his face. The latter wounds were
superficial.
A letter written by Captain Nc
Gilyray to a, friend and deposited IN
the Iatter's mail box, evidently late
last night, babe the friend goodbye.
The message was so worded as to
constitute bill of sale for the former
ayiator'S automobile.
In Captain McGilvrays room a box
of bullets for an automatic pistol was
found. Several were missing.
Captain McGilvray won the Ital-
ian war cross for bravery in carry
ing out bombing raids on the Italian
front, the Croix de Guerre and the
Golden Crown and Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

The stunts which are to be staged
by the various organizations coop
Grating in the Maine night" to be
held in the Elks' hall the evening Of
the 10th of this month are to be a
contest among the organizations to
see which one can carry off the prize
for the best presentation of Maine
idea. The organizations, including
the Chamber of Commerce, the Ro-
tary Club, the Woman's Club. the
American Legion. and the United
Commercial Travellers, have COM
mittees who are to have in charge
the getting up and presenting of the
stunts at the banquet the evening of
the 10Th. The supervising commit
tee of the Chamber of Commerce
will see that there are no repetitions
of ideas, and that the work of the
organizations is all original. This
contest is expected to be one OF the
best parts of the evenings enter
tainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

The Gospel Mission will conduct
an all-day meeting at G. A. r. hall
Sunday, May IS, at 1890 and :
O'clock. Good speakers will be
present and all are invited to at
tend.
G. NJ. Lancey of Hartland was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bray who
sold their farm to Mr.. Flannery of
Caribou, left town Monday after
noon for New York, where they will
locate.
Mrs Evelyn Marston OF Livermore
Falls, who has been with her sister,
Mrs. Horace Parker, the past seven
weeks has returned TO her home.
Capt William l.. Ross was bust
ness caller in Newport Monday.
Miss Vera Thomas, who is attend
ing business college in Bangor,
passed Sunday at her home in Hart
land.
= Mrs. Roy Buxton and two chill
dren of Comma, passed the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Buxton
on Somerset avenue.
George Whitehouse went TO Ban
gor Monday and accompanied the
remains of his brother, the late
Charles NJ Whitehouse to Lincoln
for interment.
Charles l.. Henry was in Dexter
Monday on business.
The New Era Auxiliary of the
Free Baptist church will meet
Thursday afternoon, May j. in the
church parlor The hostesses will
be Mrs. Alice Common and Mrs. Josie
Mathews.
Arthur Allen is on a business trip
TO Rcadticld.
Attorney and Mrs. Fred Fl. Lam
caster and daughter, Eleanor OF
Lewiston passed Sunday in town
guests of Mr. I.ancaster'S mother,
Mrs. Mary Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Berdeen of
Hinckley, were in 10 town Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Berdeen
and family.
Mrs. Lucy Burton, vice president
of the Rebekah Assembly, Will go to
Corinna Thursday where in the eve
ming she will attend a meeting OF
Cleora Rebekah lodge.
NJ. G. /. will cross bats with the
baseball outfit from Oak Grove semi
nary, Wednesday afternoon at Hun
newell field at $50.
The funeral of the late AlonZo II.
Burse was held from his late home
in Central street, Tuesday afternoon
at = o'clock, Rev. Sidney j. Wills,
pastor of the Universalist church,
officiating. The members of Meri-
dian Lodge, No. 10, r. & A. NJ. at
tended in body Many relatives
and friends We're in attendance at
the services. There was profusion
of beautiful flowers. The bearers
we're Henry +. Libby, +. \. Shaw,
William Bigelow and William H.
Frost Interment was made IN the
village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
FAIRFIELD

Several members Of the Method
ist Guild will go to Augusta today
to attend the kennebcc Valley red
Grafton of Ladies Aids. Mrs. j. {.
Bcarse will go as delegate and Mrs
w s. Crawford as alternate.
Fred H. Neal left yesterday morn
ing with a party of friends for Lake
Moxie where he will pass rev Gays.
Mrs. Alden Allen and daughter
Barbara of Milo are visiting at the
home of Mrs Aliens parents, MI
and Mrs. Ed. Marden.
The third degree will be conferred
at Benton Grange this evening. Re
freshments of ice cream and cake
will be served. Each family is asked
to bring a cake.
w. A. Hill A. w Nelson and 0. A..
Leonard were in Augusta Tuesday
for the day
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Southern Pacific's
Head Heard in
Rail Investigation

Washington, May -10.-Senate in
vestigators charged with the duty of
finding an answer to the question of
what Is the trouble with American
railroads began working today and
heard as the first witness Julius
Kruttschnitt, chairman of the board
of the Southern Pacific Railway
Company, whose statement was I'M
finished when the session was ad-
journed.
Chairman Cummins of the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee read
the resolution authorizing the inquiry
before a crowd which taxed the cap
acity of one of the largest Senate
auditoriums, and included higher Of
ficials of many trunk line railroads.
Reading consolidated earnings
statements of the country's railroads
70 rthe last eight years, each showing
a progressive increase in the expense
proportion, Chairman Cummins said
that the gravity Of the situation be-
fore the American people is apparent
if our national transportation indus
try has become permanently an un-
profitable business"
Operating expenses, consuming
normally around SIS per cent. of rail-
road receipts, he said, consumed more
than 80 per cent. of the revenues for
the year ending March 1 last. though
the gross receipts of $6,175. 100000
that year were the largest on record
and could never be made larger in his
opinion. by higher rates on the same
volume of traffic The committee he
! 70 Int1
mine whether these revenues have
; been efficiently, wisely and properly
expended, since we must look to re-
duced expenditure for relief if we can
not hope to raise revenues higher"
Mr.. Kruttschnitt was prompt with
a answer as to the cause of the dis
appearing earnings.
Since the passage of the Adam
son law in 1916 he said, the labor
| costs Of railroad operation have been
increased by government action s.
229. S39, 600 annually"
Throughout the course of the dis
cussion which followed, Mr.. krutt-
schnitt emphasized his conclusion
that resolution of labor charges,
which he said. showed abnormal
increase was the only method of in
creasing net earnings.
There are only limited fields in
which the management can operate
| il it seeks economics in other direc-
TONS" he said.
The labor bill of carriers in 1916
before enactment of the Adamson
| law was S1.46S, $4,000" he said,
while in 1920 it stood at $3,69S. 216,-
600 and GA cents out of every dollar
, of operating expenses was paid by
railroads to labor in 1920
AS to the balance of the railroads
operating expenditures, Mr. krutt-
schnitt said. that Is per cent. went
for materials and supplies at prices
fixed by the government" and that
that balance up to 81 IL cents of
each operating expenditure dollar
was spent on materials and sup
plies at prices fixed by general mar
ket conditions
He defended present standards of
freight rates, declaring that they
had not appreciably increased above
the rise in other prices and that gen
eraI business Stagnation and defia-
ton. rather than excessive transpor-
tation charges We're responsible for
marked decreases in traffic.
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Pershing Praises
Work of Y. M. c.. A.
at New York Dinner

New York, May 10.-Accomplish-
ments Of the Young Mems Christian
Association in many lands, particul-
arly with the American Overseas
forces, were praised tonight by Gen
eral Pershing. He spoke as guest of
honor at the annual dinner of the or
ganization's international committee,
the first it has given since the out
break of the war. More than 1000
men and women attended.
General Pershing said the influence
for good of the Y. NJ. c. A. has been
immesurably great. In developing
good citizens both among native born
and foreign born, no agency, he said,
surpasses the Y. M. C. A.
General Pershing referred to the
organizations work in France after
it was asked to take charge of the
army canteens, describing the handi-
caps to sbe overcome.
When its work came to be COM
pared with that of other" welfare or
carnations" he added, operating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Col. Hunt Denies
Responsibility in
Escape of Bergdoll

washington, May 10-The charge
that Colonel John E. Hunt, former
ommandant at the Disciplinary
barracks at Governors Island was
"whitewashed" by a court martial
resulting from his alleged failure to
take proper precautions to prevent
the escape OF Grover c. Bergdoli,
Philadelphia draft dodger, was made
late today at the end of lang ses-
sion of the House investigating com
mittee.
Called before the committee to
tell what precautions he had taken
to safeguard Bergdoll while on a
gold hunting expedition to the
Maryland mountains. Colonel Hunt
had been on the stand for nearly
five hours when he was taken in
hand by Representative Johnston,
Democrat, Kentucky, for a grilling
cross examination.
Some of the questions put to the
witness were extremely blunt and of
a personal nature. Then, after ask
ing for a yes or no answer as to
whether he had been given 1 fair
trial and whether he had been ag-
excessively prosecuted, Mr.. Johnston
proceeded to quote from the court
martial records certain statements
by the prosecuting officer directed at
the good standing of the accused.
Extracts from the Judge advo-
Gates address quoted by Mr.. John
son set forth that the prosecution
did not think or intimate that Col
onel Hunt wanted Bergdoll to es-
cape, or was in any conspiracy to
that end, and that it was realized
Hunt was the sorriest Of alF' that
the prisoner got away.
Sympathy was expressed by the
prosecutor, for the colonel now re-
tired, and it was mentioned that he
had made u magnificent record as an
officer but that this was not the
question at issue and that there had
been technical violation Of mill
tary regulations in way TO bring
discredit upon the army.
The extracts read at the inSis-
tence of Mr.. John r. Sherburne of
Boston counsel for the committee.
related to the suggestion Of General
Harris, the adiutant general that a
commissioned officer he placed in
charge of the expedition, a sugges-
ton which was not carried out. The
prosecutor asked for a verdict of
guilty on the specifications.
Colonel Hunt. recently recovered
from a long illness, took no part in
the discussion. In the course Of his
examination he described plans for
BergdoIl to leave under military
guard for HaSerstown. Md, in search
of the buried gold and declared that
40 officer was available at the time
and that he had the utmost conf :
dence in Sergeant O'Hare who was
directly responsible for the safe re-
turn of the prisoner.
Asked by Chairman Peters If the
escape was due to his own fault or to
the Incompetence OF the guard. Hunt
denied vigorously that he was re-
spouSible for the mans escape and
added that he did not want to char
acteriZr the conduct of the sergeant
as derelctiOn of duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
WINDSORVILLE

Charles Brown Of Liberty was a
Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. "
Brown.
J. w French went Friday to Fair
field Center to Albert Il. Hodges Avon
dale Farm, who is d breeder Of Hol.
stein cattle. and purchased pure
bred bull for which he paid Il fancy
price.
Anthony Brown, who has been III
with pneumonia, is able to 40 out
again.
Miss Hilda Brown of Ridgway farm
is guest of relatives and friends in
Salem and Danvers, Mass.
John Wilcox was a visitor in Fair
field Friday.
Frank Brown of Liberty was guest
two days Of last week of his son
Herbert Brown.
Miss Alta Worthing Of Palermo Is a
visitor of Mrs. Joseph French
MIR and Mrs. Steven Plumer and
three children were Sunday visitors
of relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

placed her in the auto, which was
Immediately started in the direction
of Beach street.
Mrs Giles, who has been staying
at the home of Paul Lachance, was
about frantic when she learned her
little daughter had been stolen. She
Immediately went to City Marshal
Daniel J. Foley and expressed the
opinion that the child was taken by
her husband. Archie Giles, from
whom she has been separated.
City Marshal Foley called the
Skowhegan police by telephone and
learned that the husband had left
Skowhegan Saturday night in large
touring car. Later in the day City
Marshal Foley received word that
Giles had arrived in Skowhegan with
the child Upon being informed of
this Mrs. Giles started for Skowhe-
gan.
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Expects Prices to
Stay 500 Higher
Than Before War

st. Louis, May ia level OF
prices so per cent. higher than before
the war was forecast as probable by
Secretary Of Agriculture Wallace in
an address today before the American
Agricultural Editors Association.
1T will be better for all Of US II
higher scale of prices for all COM
modities prevails after readjustment
than the scale before the war he said.
"A so to IS per cent. higher price
level would help US to get out of debt.
provided it is uniformly higher. /
think we will likely find ourselves on a
level so per cent. higher
"There\ are signs that we are APP
preaching a general REIMBURSEMENT
now. The farmer has taken his share
of the losses and moro. The farmer
has had a substantial reduction of
labor costs, but that decline is not as
great as the decline in the selling
price Of his products
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Increase in Wa
ter Rates Temper
arily Held Up

The following letter has been sent
to Mayor Finnimore from DR.. L. {.
Thayer in regard to the proposed in
Vestlgation before the Public Utili-
ties Commission as TO the reasons for
the raising of the water rates of Wa
terville. This letter announces the
Tact that such an Investigation is to
be postponed for a time longer.
Waterville, May 8, 1921.
Hon. Ernest i. Finnimore,
Mayor of the City of Waterville
Dear Sir:
Referring TO the matter of confer
ence on the part of the city govern
ment, on such committee as may be
appointed, with the trustees of the
hennebec Water District in relation
TO an increase of water rates as we'll
as proposed hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission in rela-
ton thereto. permit me to say that
because of the fact that the district
is now engaged in litigation with the
Central Name Power Company rcla-
tive to water rights on the Mesa
lonskee Stream: that upon the re-
suit of this procedure depends, TO Il
greater or less extent our expendi-
ture for the present no less than for
the future, and that it must, neces-
sarily influence our requirements in
the way of revenue. The trustees
have decided that, until these diff
ferences are adjudicated. they will
hold the matter of increased rates in
allegiance.
Very respectfully.
FREDERICK 9. THAYER,
President of the Board of Trustees
and General Manager kennebec
Water District.
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American Cotton for
German Children Arrives

Bremen, May 10.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press 1.-The first $50 bales of
American cotton donated to the Ger
man children's fund, by Americans,
arrived here today from Galveston,
Texas, The consignment was inspect
ed by members of the German Red
Cross and the Americans who organ
lied the contributions in the United
States. The cotton will be converted
into clothing for children.
1t is reported here that more than
1900 bales of cotton already have
been collected and are ready for ship
ment to Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

of st. Adams, are guests Of Mrs A,
ME Sinclair. Al
Alba Weeks Of Pittsneld was -,
err in town Sunday. al
Mrs. Fl. n. Longley OF Pftt,o.,s
a guest at W. A. Blaisdelrs. I"
Lewis league and family Of w.
slow were visitors Sunday at n
Emerson's. O.
The j. L. Palmer farm in Sou,h g.
Adams has been sold to Eugene e.
and his father. Au
H. J.. Goodrich's house was han.
damaged by FIRE. Tuesday. Nav ~.
for the splendid work OF the bn y
brigade, the whole village might ~
been destroyed
Arch D. Leavitt of Turner N, :.
town Friday to adjust the dam. =.
and insurance on Fl. l.. Goodri.s,.
buildings. The carpenters are ren,,,
ing the house at the present tim.
Mrs. Eliza Soule and Mrs Iaa.
Appleby Of Pittsfield were in to,,
last week, calling on friends.
Charles Cookson is treating \.
house to a coat of paint which rrs,,
y improves its appearance.
Mrs. w. Il. Patterson Of Cor;r, ~.
passed a few days last week ui,s
Mrs. A. r. Howes.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ovando Baker -.
daughter, Rena, and Mrs. Ger.r.
Nevens of Bangor were Sn,S,,
guests in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Frost h.r.
moved to their new home IN 5. A.
bans
Charles and Eddie Mouhon q, ~,
lima were in town on Monday =.
business at their farm.
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PALMYRA

Mr. and Mrs. Manner Turner were
weekend visitors in Exeter.
Mrs. Maud Stevens who has been
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Iona Lam
pher returned TO her home in New
port, Sunday.
f. e. Brooks and family of St. AL
bans were in town Sunday.
VIII Hinton of st. Adams has NOV
ed into the David Turner rent.
Herbert Parkman and Miss Sabrina
Parkman of Newport visited at J. NJ.
Parkman's, Sunday.
Mrs. Linnie Nutter and SON Weston