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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Met umber Plugs on
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life of the law would be too short and
suggested that the effective date be
made six months hence. Mr.. Mclean
replied that while 1t might cause an in
crease in prices he felt the better course
would be for the country to pay them
now rather than to await destruction
of the farming business and then pay
highp rices permanently
The age-old battle over tariff for pro-
lection. or tariff for revenue. only. was
in sight also. Senator Fletcher &C
cused the Republicans of using the tar
iff bill to make protectionists out Of all
of the farmers and sew their votes on
every protective tariff matter in the
future" He said big business. espec-
tally the manufacturing establishments
was DESTROYS of high import rates and
added that by giving the farmers pro-
hibitory rate on their products strength
woufdb e mustered for later revision of
the Underwood act now under consid-
GRAFTON by the ways and means COM
mittee of the House.
The Senate will meet an hour earlier
tomorrow, recessing tonight until II
SAO>NN' ~AA' -hSSoillptTp DIS well as
minority Leader Underwood explained
that. although the Fordney bill was
technically before the Senate. they
could not keep senators from talking
on any other subject and while they
believed debate henceforth probably
would be confined to that bill, the posi-
bility of time being occupied on extra
neous matters always must be consid-
cred.
For that reason. Mr.. McCumber add
ed. lie believed the time had arrived
when some thought should be given to
holding night sessions. This ought to
be done. he said. If the bill was dis
posed of in the time planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
DRUGGISTS MUST
TELL AMOUNT OF
LIQUOR ON. HAND

aSnlngton, FEB. "a census OF
ill liquor in the possession of whole
sailed ruggists in various parts of the
country has been ordered by Prohibi-
ton Commissioner Kramer to deter
mine how long the present ban
against Withdrawals OF intoXicants
from bonded warehouses shall remain
in force.
Exception to the general refusal to
issue Withdrawals permits allowing
retail druggists to obtain five cases
of liquor, prohibition officials said,
applies only to the sale by wholesale
druggists from their stocks ION the
floor" When this supply is ex-
hausted, officials declared, provisions
will have to be made to enable the
wholesalers to replenish their stocks
for the benefit of the retailers and
the length of time within which the
stocks on the floor will last can be
estimated when the various directors
estimates are received.
Another step to tighten the screws
on the illegal distribution is under
consideration by the chiefs of the
prohibition enforcement department,
officials said. through the application
OF the terms of the National prohibit
ton act, which permits action to be
brought in the name of the commits
sioner of internal revenue or his dep
. uties to restrain the manufacture or
sale of intoxicants.
The commissioner or his deputies
under the act, officials said, can pro-
coed in equity against illegal sales
and manufacturers without the nee
essity of waiting upon the conven-
fence of district attorneys. Adoption
of this method would require the
employment of lawyers as deputies,
however, they added, and the COM
pletion of the plan may have to be
deferred until the amount of the pro-
hibition appropriation is known.
Complaint against Attorney Cen
eral Palmer's ruling for bidding is
suance of withdrawal permits to
wholesale liquor dealers was received
at the Department Of Justice today
from Pennsylvania. In that state, it
was explained, the law requires a
wholesale druggist to take out Ii
cense for the sale of liquor as such
and under the attorney generals
opinion, he can not withdraw or sell
LIQUOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
TO REMOVE EXCESS
PROFITS TAX IN ENGLAND

Birmingham, England, Feb. al.
Austen Chamberlain, chancellor of
the Exchequer in a speech here to-
day announced that the excess pro-
fits tax in Great Britain would be
withdrawn. Not only would this tax
be abolished. he added, but no new
tax would be proposed to replace it,
ana no new taxes would be proposed
for the coming fiscal year.
There might be new duties in con-
nection with dumped" goods or de-
preciated exchange, but there would
be no new taxes on business. the
chancellor declared.
The excess profits tax, he said
mad many defects. 1t tended to en-
courage extravaganza and DISCOURAGE
enterprise. but the conditions which
made 1t necessary had changed and
its renewal'w no longer necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Georgetown's Oldest
Dormitory Slightly
Damaged by Fire

Washington, Feb. 3-F'ire of unde-
ternined origin started today under
the roof Of the north dormitory at
Georgetown University, but was
brought under control before the
building had been seriously damaged.
The structure is the oldest at the
university, having been built in 1895.
1t housed about so students.
The blaze was confined to the space
under the roof and most of the dam
age was done by water. 1t was be-
lieved that few thousand dollars
would cover the total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
AMERICAN SOLDIERS IN
GERMANY BIG EXPENSE

Paris, Feb. S--Every American of
fcer and soldier in the Rhineland costs
Germany several times the sum spent
in maintaining either British,
French or Belgian in the army of oc-
cupation. it is brought out by figures
tabulated by the Brussels conference
of experts, submitted tosupport a re-
commentator to the allies that they
economize in their expenditures on
Germany's account as an aid to that
country.
The daily cost in France of main
tanning officers of the army of occu-
patton is given by the experts as fol-
lows: French 47.45; Belgian 46. 20: Brit
ish 97.S5; American 1886, while the
cost, similarly expressed Of maintain
ing private soldiers is French 1887;
Belgian 1917; British 31.66; American
$3.50.
The cost of maintaining American
army horses is shown to be only
slightly above that of the average for
the other allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Activity Republican
Army in Ireland
More Noticeable

Dublin, Feb. 3. (By The Associated
Press.)-Since the announcement by
General Sir Edward Strickland a
fortnight ago of decree Of martial
law, the Irish republican army ap.
pears to have been growing In vol
ume, both inthe marital law areas,
and in districts like Galway. which
previously had been quiet. An illus
tration of this is to be seen in an am
buscade last night between Bufgada
and RosscarberTy. County Cork, when
five hundred rebels according to Of
fetal information engaged the Crown
forces. This was the largest crowd
that they have had to deal with re-
Gently.
Get on with the work" was the
admonition an Irish republican army
gave his men recently in the Irish
Bulletin, scoffing at alleged peace
negotiations. The republican army
appears to be making determined eff
forts to carry out that order.
| Dublin now is one of the storm
centers for ambuscades. Attacks on
the military and police are so fire.
quent night and day that the news
papers have difficulty in reporting all
of them.
The object of the Sim Fein activ-
tiles is said to be to force General
MacReady, the military commander
in Ireland, for political effect, to ex-
tend martial law to Dublin. Observ-
ers here point out that attacks are
being made on Crown forces regard
less of danger to pedestrians. Some
of them predict a dire event should
one of these attacks be made in the
business quarter of Dublin when the
streets are crowded. 1t is reported
that drastic curfew law is to be inn
posed in Dublin.
Every police and military 1orry
here now carries hostage chained
and padlocked to a seat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Wellesley Girls
Learning MYSTERIES Autos

Wellesley, Mass, Feb. 8 - The
young women of Wellesley College
turning from the classics to utili-
tartan studies are learning not only
how to drive their automobiles, but
also to be trouble shooters when need
be- The complexities of ignition and
carburetion are being explained to 80
Of them in the new automobile course
by Professor Lucy Wilson of the
Physics department. Within few
days they win advance from the the
ory in books to the practice of delv-
ing into grimy connecting rods and
piston heads, carburetors and mag
netos to force cut troubles. Whether
the present popularity of the class
will continue after the girls get the
greasy hands and smudged noses
that mark the motor mechanic Is a
question that involves the future of
the course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
PARIS PROPOSALS
NOT TO BE CONSIDERED
GERMAN MINISTER SAYS

Berlin, Feb. 3.-(By the A. P).-
Germany does not, of course, with
draw from further negotiations, but
she must decline to acceptthe present
Paris proposals as constituting a basis,
or even starting ponit for renewed
deliberations" DR.. Ernst Scholz, min
lister of economics, informed the AS
ISOLATED Press today. Germany, he
added, would not affix her signature
to a pact that could not be fulfilled.
DR.. Scholz, who represents the Ger
man peoples party in the present CO.
alition government, and who has had
long career as government and mu-
nicipal official, designated the export
tax provided for in the Paris proposals
as tantamount to killing the goose
that is to lay the golden eggs, because
it would not only stifie Gecmany's ex-
Port industry but would primarily de-
prive her from earning credits and
moneys from exports to neutral coun-
tries and the United States. where she
in turn is obliged to pay for the raw
products and foodstuffs indispensable
to the nations economic and vital ex-
istence
The German government. said the
minister. would ask for specific bill
of indemnities which would name the
amount to he paid. for instance. for the
devastated regions. in place of the
present proposals, which merely
name lump sum, indefinite and not
itemized.
The treaty provides that we are
e be apprised of our rcpara lions obli-
cations before May l of this year" he
continued. land that we are to have
ample opportunity to present our case
or otherwise be heard befo~e final SEN
ience is passed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Billiard Champ Win. M...h

New York. Feb. s.-Edouard Hore-
mans. Belgian billiard champion to.
DAY won his 1872 baik line match from
Albert Cutler by taking the two An
al blocks of the contest. The fna,
score was 1400 to 794.
Horemans beat Cutler this after
noon 400 to 40. making high runs of
20, IS. So and 81 and averaging SO Ali
as against runs of Is and IL by Cut-
Ter. who averaged 5-I1.
In the last block tonight Horemans
ue,ea.eo Cutler by 400 to 257. Cut
ler's best showing in any BLOCH os ~
match. Horemans had high rur. ~
lI6, "a and 81 and an average -
26 STA. Cutler averaged ~ Eli
with runs of ca and Al,
Horemans made a grand ayearos
Tor the match OF. AZ 6-57 ana cut,es
IA 1896. '''ei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Decreased Income
Boston & Maine Railroad

Boston. Feb. 3.-The Boston &
Maine railroad in 1920 increased it's
operating revenues by s14.1S1,
saw its expenses increase by s23, 1S7.-
IT,. The roads balance sheet as made
public today showed net decreased
income of s13,004,S84.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
SOUTH AMERICAN SAYS
GUN TOTING" SURE TO
CUT DOWN ROBBERIES

Chicago, Feb. 3-North American cit
les use the wrong system in trying to
prevent crime. DR.. Alberto P. Severg-
mini Of Buenos Aires, told local police
officials today.
Dr. Severgnini who is here as spec
ial commissioner to investigate the
municipal courts system. said there
We're fewer ropberies in Buenos Aires
in Chicago, New York ando Their large
cities of this country.
THAT is because in this country you
believe that a gun on the hip leads to
crime while in South America we be-
lieve that gun toting' prevents crime, -
he said. 1--WE all carry guns and there
are few crimes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
VERMONT GOVERNOR
ACCEPTS SANATORIUM

Montpelier. VT, Feb. Ex-Governor
Harness, tdoay. accepted subject to
ratification by the legislature. presenta-
ton to the state of the tuberculosis
sanatorium established six years ago
at Pittsford. by the late Senator Proc
tor. Offer Of the institution was con-
tanned i'm letter from Redield Foster.
president of the Vermont Sanaorium
Association.
In the Senate today six proposed
amendments to the state constitution
were rejected and one was accepted.
This last. allowing waiver Of the right
of jury trial in criminal cases, will be
recommended to the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Parochial School
Fire Drives Out
Fifteen Sisters

Laconia, N. H., Feb. 3-Fffteen ain.
ters who made their home in tho
parochial school building of The
Sacred Heart Paris, were driven ont
ty fire early today. Mother Superior
st. Pudentienne was awakened bv
the smoke and aroused the Others
They were able to save most of their
personal effects and some furnish.
ings. The building was badly dam.
aged, the loss being estimated at
$4,000. The cause of the fire has
not been asccrtained.
The burning of the building gave
$50 children a temporary vacation
while arrangements were being made
for holding school sessions elsewhere
..f.e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
st. Louis Symphony
Conductor Is Dead

st. Louis, Feb. MAX Zach, con-
ductor of the St. Louis Symphony Or
chestra, died today from septic pneu-
monia. He was i'll two weeks.
Professor Zach's home was in Bos-
ton and he resided here only from
November to March during the sym
phony season. He became director of
the local orchestra in 1907. He for
merly was conductor of the Boston
Pop" Concerts. He was 81 years old
and was born in Lemberg, Poland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Ray of Sunshine
for Home Brewers

Greensboro, N. c., Feb. "a word of
here today by Wayne B. Wheeler,
counsel for the Anti-Saloon League,
attending the state convention of the
organization. Tightening up" activi-
ties of those interested in prohibition
enforcement would not be directed for
the present at those making intoxi-
eating beverages for their own use
he said, although they were technical
ly violating the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
WOULD BOOST PAY OF
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS

Washington. Feb. 3.-The guardians
of Americas far flung coast line
lighthouse tenders and lightship
crews--would receive pay increases
aggregating 100000 a year under a
measure introduced today by Senator
Fletcher of Florida. The appropria-
tion proposed is s1.s60.000 and Senator
Fletcher would increase it to S2.100,-
900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Offer Substitute
Regulation Plan
for Meat Industry

Washington, Feb. 3-Favorable re-
port was ordered today byt he House
agricultural committee on a substi-
tute plan for the Senate bill for Fed
eral regulation of the meat industry.
Under the substitute, control of meat
packers would be vested in the De-
partment of Agriculture and stock
yards would be placed under the in
terstate commerce commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
BUILDING COST DROPS
FIFTH IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, Feb. "a twenty per
cent drop in the cost of building con-
struction in New York in the last
six months was indicated today in
bids Of 13 contractors for subway re-
pair work. offered by John H. De-
laney, transit construction commits
sioner. The lowest bid received for
the same job last September was
$456,191, while three Of those today
were less than $37S,000. The Sep
TENDER bids were rejected because
they were too high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Jury Deadlocked On
Kentucky Murder Case

Harlan, KY. Feb. S--Seventy two
hours after it retired to its room. the
jury considering the case OF DR.. H.
C. Wynnes, former state veterinarian.
charged with the murder of Miss Lura
Parsons, Pine Mountain settlement
school teacher, still was deadlocked to-
night. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Loss for Year Claim
Chicago Mail Order House

Chicago. Feb. 3-The annual state-
ment of Montgomery Ward and Com
pany, made public tonight, said that
the company operated during 1920 at
loss of s7,s55,27s. including deprecia-
ton. despite the fact that its sales
were larger than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Arlington Grave
for Unknown Hero
Favored in House

Washington, Feb. 3.-Favorable re.
port on the resolution providing for
the return from France of the body Of
an unidentified soldier for burial in
the new ampitheatre at Arlington Ma.
tional cemetery was ordered today by
the House military committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04

The will OF Lydia Jane Adams I"
Portland. who died Jan. rs, has been
filed for probate. there being real eS,
tate valued at $4,000 and PERSONA
property of $4,000. Charles r. Adams
is named executor. Beneficiaries arr
Alice L. Harris of Dorchester, s'"'
Edith A. McDonough of Dorchester
$500; Mary C. Haskell of Portanu,
daughter. household goods at -
Bracket street; Charles c. Adams y.
Portland. son, rest of the estate. james
4. Adams. son. The net income OF INC
estate is to be divided quarterly amohs
the three children. Charles A., jane
X. and Mary C.. Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Football Rules Committee
To Meet at New York

New York, Feb. 3--The annual meet
ing Of the Intercollegiate football
rules committee probably will be held
In this cit yon March S, according to
tentative arrangements announced to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Portland Laundry
Burns. Loss $4,000

Portland. Me-. Feb. Sire tonight
practically destroyed the building oc-
cupied by the American Laundry. with
the machinery. the loss being about
$4,000. There is $1,000 ipsurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
PANAMA CANAL <
TOLLS FOR YEAR
SHOW $4,000 GAIN

washington, Feb. 3-Panama canal
tolls in January amounted to 81, Os5. 1854.
exceeding by $4,000 the previous record.
Vessels passing through the canal dur.
ing the month numbered 2Se,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS
"Y" BOWLERS WIN
OVER HALLOWELL'

The Y. M. c. A. bowlers defeated
the Hallowell quintet by Is pins at
the ~" alleys Thursday night. Wing
was high single with an even 100,
while Cantoni took the three-string
honor with 2S6.
The summary:
YIN. c. A. 80. 447 Ala 45i-1315
Hallowell ...r ALA 437 449-1300
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04

Major J.: e. Thomas returned last
evening from Augusta. where he was
In charge of the Second Battalion
which was in that city on military d.
ty connected with the death Of
ernor Farkhurst,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04

The marriage intentions Of John
Alden Bessey of this city and Miss
MabelIe Della Field of Sidney were
filed at the office of the city clerk
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
WATERv|LLE

Company G, Third Maine Infantry
returned from Augusta on the after
noon train Thursday and marched d.
rectly to the Aromry to disband
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Victim Irish Ambush
Won Many Crosses
In World Conflict

Dublin, Feb. 3.-District Inspector
Francis Worthington Craven, was one
of the victims of the ambuscade
Wednesday at Ballinalee. He served
in the navy during the war and re-
ceived the American Distinguished
Service and Navy Crosses and the
British Distinguished Service Order.
While commanding the British de-
stroyer Mounsey he saved six hun
dred American soldiers from the Am
erican transport Otranto, when that
vessel was lost as a result of a COL
lision with the steamer Kashmir off
the Scottish coast in October, 1918.
Inspector Craven retired from the
navy with the rank of lieutenant
commander and only Joined the Royal
Irish constabulary few weeks ago.
Thirty minutes after the Otranto
struck the rocks off Islay Island, the
destroyer Mounsey, herself damaged
by the heavy seas, answered dis
tress call. Captain Davidson of the
Otranto warned Lieutenant Craven
not to attempt to reach the side of
the transport. Craven, however, car
ried out his maneuvres and succeed
ed in getting to the side of the OF
ranto, from which he took 600 Amer
lean soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04

The American Distinguished Ser
vice Medal was awarded by President
Wilson to Lieutenant Craven in 1919
and was presented to Craven at
Chatham, England. in February Of
that year by Major John
Biddle, commander of the American
forces in the United Kingdom.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-08-03
aThe Well Of Montezuma."

Among the many natural curiosities
of Arizona, one that is not often Wis
tied by tourists, is the singular bowl
shaped depression in Yavapai county,
called 1.-THE Well Of M0ntezuma. 1t
is nearly circular, and between 500
and 600 feet In diameter at the brim.
It lies in the midst of nearly-level
area. The sides are vertical to a
depth of 80 or 40 feet. Below that
they merge into sloping shape, which
extends down to circular pool of
water, alleged by popular tradition,
as are so many other not very deep
areas Of water, to be bottomless.
This remarkable formation has usu-
ally been described as a"pit crater
of volcanic origin, the result of the
falling Of the roof Of cavern, formed
In the limestone strata by running
water. The water Of the pool, it is
said, flows out through subterra-
mean channel into the valley Of Bea-
yer creek.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-08-03
State Fair News.

Special excursion rates of a fare
and half to the Minnesota State
Fair, September to 10, have been an
nounced by the railroads. Tickets
will be good from September 2 to 10
inclusive. 60
The territory covered includes all OF
Minnesota; northern Iowa; South Da.
kota points as far west as Sioux Falls
and Watertown; North Dakota points
as far west as Wahpeton, Fargo, ano
Grand Forks; and Wisconsin points as
far east and south as Superior, Rhine.
lander, Eau Claire, and La Crosse.
The greatest exposition In history
is being prepared for the half million
visitors who will file thru the gates
Premiums totaling $121 500 are offer
ed for all kinds Of education exhibits
Permanent improvements costing
1886 900 are being made toulouse the
exhibits and care for crowds.
The entertainment program fea-
lures many thrillers never seen in the
Northwest. Headliner of .headliners
will be the thrilling passage of Lieu
tenant James from speeding auto to
a low-fying aeroplane in front of the
grandstand each day. DIR. Carver's
diving horse, ridden by. a. girl, will
leap from a platform forty feet in
the air, into shallow pool of water
The gigantic railroad collision, fea-
tured in 1920, will be repeated on a
greater scale, before the grandstand
Saturday, September 8, one day only