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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

men golfers at the Augusta Country
club starts May 26. The position on
the board on that date are in order:
r. c. Tyson, w. L. Fits. A. 5. HIGH
born. H. A. Allan, w. B. Williamson
p. v. Hill. p. NJ. Lawrence, b. =.
Bither, F. H. Farnum, F. J. McArdle,
w. j. Warrell. B. S. Viles, G. P. Can
nett, w. T. johnson, n. S. Weston.
II. l.. Pishon, w. P. Viles. G. Z.
Barnekov, II. S. Woodman. G. A.
Patten, c. E. Downing. d. L. Nash.
Blaine Owen, r. L. Wardwell, c. r.
Kinsf1an, NJ. o. Dean.
Challenges are made only for the
position on the board next above that
Of the challenger and will be recog-
nized only when the challenge slip
lis placed in the challenged position,
properly dated and signed.
Challenge matches are to be play
ed off within seven days after the
date of posting the challenge In case
of the failure of the challenged play
err to play the match during the period
of challenge he loses his place by de-
fault.
Subject to the approval of Mr.. Gill
man, the golf instructor, or some
member of the tournament committee
any player may hold his position on
the board if they are to be .out-of-
town for more than seven days by
turning their card face inward and
marking it "out-of- town" The play
or in position next below the one out
may challenge the next position
above
Eighteen holes constitute match;
match play rules govern. The prizes
will be awarded to the player in mrs
position in each class on Sept IL
Players whose names are not on tht
board may challenge, some position
| to be selected by Mr.. Gilman or the
| tournament committee.
| All the men are urged to play in th'
Kickers' tournament next Saturday
Each player selects his own handicap
and gives the number to Mr.. Gilman
before starting out. Prizes are Of
fered for first. second and third low
net. Everyone stands an equal chance
| new players as well as old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
American Tennis Players
In Fine Form for Play
SATURDAY. in France

Paris. May 26-(By The Associated
Press)-William T. Tilden and Ar
mold W. Jones today put in some
good practice in doubles against An
Dire Colbert, French player and ].
f. D. Jones of the American team, in
preparation for the play Saturday in
the words championship hard court
tennis matches at Saint Cloud.
Tilden was in fine form. In his
service he showed more power than
at any time since he arrived in
France. With his partner he won
the first set rs but lost the second
as owing to Jones weakening toward
the last.
Later he played a set in singles
with Aronld Jones, giving Jones a
handicap of 80 in each game, and
Jones defeated him Cd
Mrs. Molla Mallory and Edith
Sigourney played two sets of sim
gies. Mrs. Mallory won 10 and 60
Both women played well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Postal Clerks Convention.

The annual convention of Post
Office Employees of Maine will be
held in Waterville next Monday
afternoon.
During the forenoon it is planned
TO give the visiting delegates an
automobile trip about the city and a
buffet lunch will be served at Elks'
hall where the business session will
be held in the afternoon. In the
evening a banquet will be served at
the Elmwood Hotel, at which the
speakers will be Mayor E. F.. Finni-
more, Rev. Charles A. Knickerbocker,
Walter I. Eaton, manager of the
Chamber Of Commerce, and J. H.
Hobbs, postmaster of Camden, Wal
ter Elliott. a former member Of Hi
Henry's minstrels, will also be pres
ent and help entertain the company
with funny sketches and songs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

other and faster two rounds with Ia,
ian Joe Cans. In these workout. q.
pentier was given chance to us. !.
overland Knockout punch to aa..A
tage. However. he was careful No,
hit his opponent too hard. He was
his toes throughout the four -, "
and appeared to enjoy his first ~,
work here. Several score men
boys, hidden in underbrush at tbo s.4 e
Of the camp, witnessed the workon,
After the ring work Georges nur.,
ed the bag for 10 minutes, works. i
the mat for 10 more. winding up WI
IS minutes Of shadow boxing.
Jeanette said he was pleased v,,,
Carpenters condition, adding tia, ~
challenger was faster and in ~
better shape than in his bout ris
Levinsky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Spaulding-CIark

Miss Irene Hazel Clark and Arthur
A. Spaulding, both of this city, were
quietly married in Fairfield on Tues
day evening at = O'Clock at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. j. {.
Bcarce. The couple wished to keep
their marriage a secret for a time
and on Wednesday morning the bride
left on the 9 o'clock train for Au-
burn. to stay with friends until her
husband should join her. On Thurs
day afternoon Mr.. Spaulding also left
for Auburn. and with his wife will go
to Oquossoc to pass a week.
The bride is telephone operator in
the local exchange and the groom is a
conductor on the Maine central rail-
road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Over 600 tickets have already been
sold for THE Prince Chap the three
act comedy to be presented at the
City Opera House this evening under
the auspices of the Library depart
ment of the Woman's club for the
benefit Of the Waterville Public LII
brary Much credit for the assured
financial success of the undertaking
is due to the generosity of the pa
tronesses, each of whom at the out
set pledged to be responsible for the
sale of so worth of tickets. The pa
tronesses are about so in number ana
include some of the most prominent
club workers in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
|SIMS MAKES LIGHT
|OF u. S. NAVY'S
PART IN VICTORY

London, May 20. (By The Associat-
ed Press)-Read Admiral William 8.
Sims, told Admiral Beatty. comman-
der of the British grand fleet, and q
distinguished assemblage of British
and American naval men and other
prominent persons today that the
British had been disposed to give the
American navy too much credit for
the part it played in the Allied victo-
ry.
In an address at a luncheon given
by the Pilgrim Society in his honor,
he said:
1.-THE British grand fleet was the
keystone in the Allied arch. without
| which you in this country would to-
day be speaking German with a very
strong English accent"
| Admiral Sims waived aside person.
al tributes from Admiral Beatty and
Lord Desborough. asserting that had
| the command of the American naval
forces in Europe been entrusted to
one of the 40 or so other American Of
| ficers eligible in rank the result
would have virtually been the same.
| Lord Desborough referred to Ad-
miral Sims as having "braved his
enemies, if he had any-and he GER
itainly has none on this side of the
Atlantic-by publishing his book"
| Admiral Sims said the Americans
F.! liked the British because they played
the game straight, no matter how un-
derhanded was the enemy. He said
IL Af u
! ton of the enemy never arose for
| the enemy never came out TO be de-
| stroyed."
| While commanding in Europe Admit
raj Sims declared, he regarded the
! American forces las reserves coming
up from the rear" He p1id tribute
I TO England as land of personal lib
erty. where he knew he could get d
drink of any kind he wanted if he
came to Eng land so years hence.
Viscount French. Sir Hamar Green
wood. Lord Queensborough. Lord Fair
fax, Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott,
| Sir Thomas Upton and members of
the American embassy were among
those present.
/ Admiral Sims. with Mrs. Sims. drove
10 the cenotaph in Whitehall this aft
ernoon and placed wreat. at it's base
! bearing the inscription From Rear
| Admiral and Mrs. Sims, L. s. A" The
wreath was tied up with American
oolors. The admiral then drove to
i Westminster Abbey and placed on the
grave there of the unknown soldier.
! Admiral Beatty hailed Admira
Sims as one of the world naval lead
ers, whose coming to Europe n Great
| Eritain'S hour of need not only saved
America and Britain but the world.
t He called Admiral Sims tine father of
gunnery" and testified to the absence
| Of friction and the hearty cooperation
which had marked the relation; of the
personnel of the two navies while
enjoying the social amenities Of Scapa
! Flow (the British grand fleets base)
and throughout our association to-
gether."
! Had they had an opportunity of on
saging the enemy. said Admiral Beat
ty, both would have thought they
were in good company. He said he
was indebted 10 Admiral Sims support
while in command of the grand fleet
and he presented his American col
league as our very good and old
/ friend"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
American Polo PLAYERS

New York, May 26-American pole
players practicing at birmingham
England. for the coming information
al matches recently watched the
Prince Of Wales swinging a mallet
with no mean result. Judging from
letters received here, the future Kins
of Great Britain might develop into
an internationalist were he to devote
sufficient time to practice
At present he is considered a nov
ice, although a promising one, and is
handicapped at one stroke in the
same class as his brother, Prince
Henry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Rules to Govern
National Golf
TOURNEY July 1922

New York, May 26-Rules govern
ing the national open championship
goft tournament, which will be held
at the Columbia Country Club July
10 to % were announced today by
the United States Golf Association.
Unless the entries exceed the 200
mark, the competition will be decided
under the following conditions:
The entire filed will play an 1Shole
qualifying round on each of the two
days preceding the championship
proper The ~ best scores and ties
in the 36-hole qualifying rounds will
start on July q in 70 hole competi-
ton for the title, Sc holes on Thurs
day and the same on Friday. The
qualifying scores will not count, but
simply qualify the contestants for the
championship proper.
IN case the ntries exceed 200 in
number the executive committee re-
serves the right to change the condi-
tions so that one half the field shall
play on July 10 and the other half
on July 20, IS holes each day. TIE
SO best scores and ties on July 10
and the SO best scores and ties on.
July 20. to qualify for the champion
ship. The qualifying scores will not
count.
I'm case the second method is used
and in order that the field may be di-
vided as equally as possible as far as
strength is concerned, the player who
made the best score in the champion
ship last year will play on the first
day, second best on the second day,
third best on the first day. fourth
best on the second day and SO on
down through last years final. All
foreign entries will be divided equal
ly in the two days play. Entries
close July s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Doubts Figures On
n. Y. Central Rolling Stock

New York. May 26.-John l.. Rod
gers. mechanical engineer for the In
terstate Commerce Commission. testi-
flying today at the commissions hear
ing on assertions by railroad labor
organizations that roads could have
millions of dollars by doing their own
repair work. expressed the opinion
that reports submitted by the New
York Central railroad on the condition
OF it's rolling stock was incorrect.
Asked if he thought that the figures
had been tempered with for purpose
of deception. he withdrew a statement
that he believed that the reports had
been altered by someone. He main
tanned that errors existed, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
To Repair Old
State House, Boston

! BOSTON May 26-Governor Cox
asked the legislature today to appro-
pirate state funds to aid the city
OF Boston in repairing the old State
House OF Revolutionary fame, which
was seriously damaged by fire last
month.
Ihe governor asked appropria-
tions of sum of money large en-
ough to provide against the danger
OF lrreparable injury from future
fires"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
De Felipis Identified
as Man Near Death
Cart Before Blast

Jersey City. May 26.-Giuscppe de
Filipis, charged with completely in the
Wall street explosion, was identified
today before L. S. Commissioner Hen-
Erickson as one of three men seen
standing beside the death wagon i'm
mediateiy before the blast
Commissioner Hendrickson held De
Filipis for action by New York au-
thorities but said he would order the
prisoners release unless application
for extradition was made within 80
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Boston College Barred
From Stadium Games

Boston. May 26.--The board of man
ayers of the intercollegiate A. A. A. A.
in special meeting here tonight re-
jected application of Boston College
to accept it's entry for the annual
championship games al Cambridge to-
morrow and Saturday. The entry was
filed five days late.
The managers also voted to instruct
, the executive committee to arrange for
the awarding of individual as we'll as
group and team championships in the
annual indoor NETS, to be conducted.
hereafter. on the same basis as out
door competitions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
French Fans BaIk at Price

Paris, May 26.-(By The Associated
Press.)-The enthusiasm of French
fight fans for the match between Jack
Dempsey and Georges Carpenter has
been found unequal to the price of
$500 francs for the round trip on the
steamer Leopoldina. which it was
proposed to send to the United States
with fight enthusiasts and the plan
has been abandoned
A small group expect to take pass
age together on same regular passen-
ger steamer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Double. Header Today

Alumni and Coburn Classical Institute
vs. Jordan High school of Lewiston
will constitute baseball double
header to be played on Seaverns field
at Las Saturday. This is the first
double-header to be played in Water
willie this season and both games with
out doubt will be good ones. Both To-
cal schools expect large number of
supporters and hope to be well pat
roniZed by local fans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
To CANCEL All Reserve
COrps Commissions June 30

Washington, May 26.-After June so
all commissions rendered in the army
officers reserve corps prior to April
80 WITH be CANCELLED, the war depart
ment announced today. Economy of
administration and the necessity of
readiness to meet an emergency make
it imperative that the list be reduced,
il added
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
CARPENTER HAS
GO WITH PARTNER

Manhasset. n. Y, May 26.-Breakins
out of the light training schedule he
has followed since the opening Of
camp. Georges Carpenter today boxed
four rounds with his sparring part
ners and worked almost an hour in
the gymnasium.
The challenger put in two rounds
with Joe Jeanette. then worked an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Hoods augmented Opera House Or
chestra of 10 pieces will give dance
at the Elks' hall Friday evening. Per-
ley York will give an Interpretation
o fthe fox trot and Jack Brown will
show the modern waltz. There will
he selections by the Lyric Male quar-
tette and George Prescott Pooler will
sing. Consdera BILE interest has been
shown in the affair and good at
tendance is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
BUKER NAMED CAPTAIN
BATES TRACK TEAM

Lewiston, Me. May 26.-Raymond
B. Buker of Hampton. n. H., was
elected captain of the Bates track
team today. He won the Interna-
tional two mile at the Pennsylvania
relay carnival, the Maine and New
England two mile championships, and
the New England individual cham
pionship cross country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

The driver of the mail wagon from
the railroad station to the post ONCE
has recently been given orders to
wear a revolver of army Colt type
on a belt while on duty handling mail.
The same order has been issued to the
mail clerk at the railroad station and
to the mail clerks on the cars:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
CORNELL CREW OFF
FOR CAMBRIDGE RACE

Ithaca. n. Y. May 26-Cornells
varsity and freshmen crews. accom-
panied by Coach John Hoyle. left for
Cambridge tonight for the race with
Harvard Saturday on the Charles
river.
Kells has been replaced by Young
as bow in the varsity eight. Young
has rowed in the junior varsity bow
for two years. Kells was taken
along as a substitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Victor Grange of Fairfield Center
VIII hold memorial services Sunday
afternoon at 5 O'Clock at the church.
Members are requested TO meet at the
hall at $50 and march to the church.
All those having badges are asked to
wear them. The services will be in
charge of Rev. j. C. Bearce of Benton
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
General Porter III

eral Horace Porter, former United
States ambassador to France is cri-
ticalIy i'll at his home here and is not
expected to survive the night.
Physicians said the illness was
due to a general breakdown from old
age Gen. Porter is So years old, and
a veteran of the Civil War. He recov-
cred from a serious operation about a
year ago. but lately has been in fail
ing health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Mrs. 5. a. Haynes of Harmony is
the guest for few days of her
daughter. Mrs. Addie kimball Of Elm
street. Mrs. Haynes and Mrs. Kim
ball returned Thursday morning
from Portland, where they had at
tended the grand chapter of the o.
T. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

At the meeting of the Waterville
Clinical Society held at the Elmwood
hotel, Thursday evening, DR.. George
A. Pudor gave a naper on Syphilis i"
Dr.. Pudor treated his subject from
the standpoint of the patient and
gave most comprehensive and liz
Illuminating address for which he re-
ceived the hearty thanks of the mem
bers of the society who were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

The members of Hose Co. No.
have received from Mark T. Claflin
whose machine shop on Walnut street
was recently burned, a box of cigars
in appreciation of their work on that
day. The members of the company
were deeply grateful for Mr. Clafiins
kindness and generosity and extended
to him their fearty thanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Kid Lee Wins Decision

Worcester, Mass, May 26.-Kid Lee
of Worcester won the decision over
Sailor Bryon of Worcester in fast
1o-round fight Wednesday night. Bar
ney Burke of Worcester knocked out
AL Girard of Boston in the sixth
round. Young Donahue of Woonsoc-
ket won an eight-round decision over
Mack Murphy of Boston Dixie Kel-
ley of Worcester knocked out Eddie
Doyle of Woonsocket in two rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

The farm in Canaan owned by Ray
mond Holt has recently been sold by
w. II. lockwood, together with stock
and tools to F. E. Williams of Big
Falls, MINI. Mr.. lockwood has al
so sold the farm on the River road in
this city and known as the Peter CO.
70 farm to John W. Brown of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Dublin, May 26-The destruction of
the custom house was completed. at
8 o'clock this afternoon when the Gu
pola surrounding the clock tower
collapsed. The figure on top of the
cupola, built on the stone pillars. still
stands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Among The aftermaths of the storm
last Sunday comes the news that the
judges stand at the old race track
at the farm on Upper Main street
known as the Webb farm was demol-
ished by the wind on that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Mr. and Mrs. Luke IVers returned
Thursday from Portland. where they
attended the State convention of the
Independent Order of Forcsters. Mrs.
Ivers was elected supreme represen-
tative to the supreme lodge. which
will be held in Toronto. Can, in .\u-
gust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

ottawa, May 26-Sir Henry Dray-
ton. minister ii finance, stated today
in the House of Commons that the
Canadian government did not intend
to amend the tariff Immediately be-
cause of passage of the Fordney bill
by the United States Congress. He
made this statement after a member
had informed him of rumors that the
government would take action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Two hundred letters have gone out
from the Chamber of Commerce to
employers of labor asking their CO.
operation in the free employment
bureau which is being established by
the Chamber and will be open IHor
business on Tuesday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
SPORTING NOTES

1t should be remembered that the
rev law regarding out-doo sports
on Memorial day prohibits any and
al. for which admission is charged
or even collection taken. All
sport events out of doors on that day
must be absolutely free. so far as adj
mission is concerned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

The chevaIiers of Canton Halifax
are asked to meet at Odd Fellows
hall this evening at 5:45 o'clock sharp
to go to Pittsfield. All having auto
mobiles are asked to bring them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

DR.. A Jolly, treasurer of the China
Famine Relief fund. stated Thursday
that Waterville is about $3.50 short OF
its quota which was 81 500 and hopes
that this small sum will be made up
in a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Two men. saying that they were
marines, went to the Clark boarding
house on Temple street. few days
ago and engaged a room there. A
day or so afterward, the new roomers
had left taking not only their own
belongings with them but those Of
other roomers in the house. AS yet
the culprits have not ben apprehend-
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Nine. Curie Gets LID,

Pittsburgh, Pa. May 26-Madame
Marie Curie today was given the de-
gree of doctor of laws by the Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh in the presence of
a distinguished assembly which filled
the main auditorium of the Soldiers
Memorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Edgar A. Rohan of New Durham,
n f.. who has been visiting at the
home of r. w MacGibbon of Sum
mer street. will leave for his home,
TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27
Demonstration of
Speed on Typewriter

Nov is the time for all good men
to come to the aid Of their party"
Howard @. Pfrommer of New York
expert typist. wrote this stock" SEN,
tence over and over again at the rate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Harry Lancaster returned Thurs
day to Lynn. Mass, where he is en-
ployed in the General Electric
Works. He has been at home several
weeks commissioning from pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Mike Ryan, director Of athletics at
Colby left Thursday afternoon for
Cambridge, Mass, to attend the In
tercollegiate championship meets
which are being held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-27

Mrs. Martha Buchanan of Columbia
Falls is the guest of her son, ID. G.
buchanan, on her way from Bradford.
Mass, where she has been visiting, to
her home.