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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Reichstag Approves
Refusal to Pay

Berlin, Mar. 12-(By the Asso-
ciated Press)--Approval of the Ger
man governments attitude toward
the allied reparation demands was
voted by the Reichstag today after
Foreign Minister Simons made a
lengthy explanation of his work at
the London conference.
There was partisan debate over
the resolution of approval which was
moved by the coalition parties. but
it was finally adopted by vote OF
26S to 40. The nationalist and ma
jority socialists voted with the gov
eminent bloc.
A communist resolution demand
ing the immediate establishment of
diplomatic relations with Soviet Rus
STA was decisively defeated.
The House laughed when DR.. Sim
ons explained the delay in the ap-
pearance, of a white book on the
London conference on the ground
that the public printer had accident
ally inserted parts of his speech into
the reply made by Permier Lloyd
George to the German counter-p pro-
posals. The white book. he declared,
would not contain the details of sig
nificant negotiations carried on out
side the official sessions through the
mediation of persons actively con-
nected with the conference. These
proceedings, he said, were sealed up
through mutual pledge of secrecy
and he would not violate the con-
fidence SO long as the other side OBJ
served it.
1.-The suggestion of period of pro-
visional payments was officially en-
dorsed by England and if Mr.. Lloyd
George now takes tlls opposite atti-
tude this is in contradiction to his
former position" the foreign minis
ter asserted.
The present invasion of the unoc-
cupied areas of Germany. he brand
ed as 1.-THE worst sort of an attack
that possibly can be made on any
state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Effective Trespass Sign

There is one thing the week end
cutters from a city are afraid OF.
That is poison ivy and poison oak.
They may figure out way to cir
cumvent the bulldog which the sign
tells one to beware of, and they do
not always heed threats of legal ac-
ton mentioned on signs. But they
have wholesome respect for poison
vegetation. 1t means pain and loss
of time from work or pleasures.
When a rancher of California came
to the point of despair in regard to
keeping trespassers from his thick
cts, and tired of removing litter and
repairing fences and trees he resorted
to q plan that proved to be effective
in almost hundred per cent of cases.
He placed at the several points of en-
trance to his property signs that
read: Danger! Poison Oak! Keep
Quit" This did the work better than
threats or watch dogs; for the va
cationers could not know just when
they might stumble on to the source
of irritating trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Trees for Hall of Fame.

A popular tree at Spartansburg.,
S. c., the top Of which was shot off
during the Fourth Of July celebra-
ton in 1892, has been entered in the
hall of fame for trees which is be-
ing compiled by the American For
estry association. From Lisbon. o..
comes the nomination of the tree
under which the Indians and white
settlers came to an agreement re-
garding iron ore to be used in MAX
ing kettles. Ralph G. Smith Of Cir
cleyille. O.. enters the Logan Elm
in that city. c. c. Royce dominates
the Sir Joseph Hooker Oak at Chico.
Cal. General Sherman estimated
that 1000 men could stand in the
shade of this tree.
A. D. Dart dominates the Largest
Live Oak" In the South, at Bruns-
wick, Ga, known to be a veteran in
1853. It has circumference of 70
feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
COLBY COLLEGE
Chi Omega Sorority Installation

Chi Omega Sorority Installation
The fifteenth annual initiation ban
quet of the Colby chapter of the Chi
Omega sorority was held in the Elm
wood hotel last Saturday evening A
tea for te visiting alumnae and del
egates was held in the afternoon at
the chapter rooms. There were 48
present at the banquet. at which
Clara w. Carter. 81. of Jefferson,
was toastmistress. Merle E. Davis,
'21, of Portsmouth, N. H. was cho-
ragus. At the close of the banquet.
the program, under the name of "Chi
Omega Days" was as follows:
Dawn" Dorothy E. Knapp. '21, Dan
bury, N. H.; Morning." Esther M.
Holt, "a, Clinton; "Noontide," Mary
e. Warren, %, Waterville: After
noon" Gladys I. Briggs. 20, Mon
ticello; Twilight" Dorothy Rounds,
81, Portland; Evening" was the SUBJ
ject of the paper of Harriet d. Kid
der, '06, Philadelphia, Pa, who was
absent. The paper was read by Sa-
"a Yesterday" was the subject spok-
en- on by Mary Margaret Rice, 81,
of Waterville, and the speaking was
closed by impromptu talks on "Other
Days" The initiates were from the
class of 1924: Beulah Cook, of New
port; Beatrice May Evan of Chel-
sea, Mass; Mary Ford, of Mars Hill;
Carolyn Lord Hodgdon, of Brewer
Esther Martha Holt, of Clinton; Eth
ell May Reed. of Harmony; and June
Belle Williams, Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
QUEEN MARIE
(centinued from Paeo one)

ious that the ceremony of coronation
OF the king and myself occur early
this summer. 1t has been postponed
for years on account Of the war. I
shall remain In Greece for a fort
night, seeing temples. ruins and an
cient battlefields. also desire to
visit old shrines and menaAteries es-
pecially those In the mountains
where visitors are hauled up to the
doors In baskets"
The correspondent was received in
a private dwelling which was as
signed to The queen during her stay
in Athens, as she found King Con-
|stantine's palace was too crowded and
was too crowded and was unsuited
for her particular needs. This house
is some distance from the palace, and
allied ministers have been able to
call upon the queen without being
embarrassed by the presence Of King
Constantine, who has not as yet been
officially recognized by the great
powers.
Queen Marie described as "ridicu-
lous" reports that she had brought
about the marriage of her daughter,
Princess Elizabeth, to Crown Prince
George of Greece with the idea that
the princess would same day become
Queen of Greece.
when the young people became
engaged last summer" she said, mo
body could foresee the return of King
Constantine to Greece, much less the
possibility that George might ascend
the throne and that my daughter
might become the queen. 1t was
love match, pure and simple. Eliza
b. n and George have known each
other for six years and my daughter,
much touched by Georges love. and
with my consent, decided to accept
him, although at the time of their en-
gagement he was without money,
home or country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Calcutta Short Of Homes.

So acute is the housing shortage in
Calcutta, India, that work has been
started on two camps on the outskirts
of the city, where the homeless will
be put up in tents or in huts if posi-
BILE. Arrangements are being made
to cater to the occupants of the
camps at a moderate price, and
every effort Is being made to keep the
charges as low as possible. Winter"
in Calcutta is ideal and life in the
camps will not be a great hardship.
Plans for the construction of the
camps were precipitated by the news
that the Prince of Wales might visit
the city. This would bring thousands
Of visitors to the city, for whom there
would be no accommodations. Even
in the "off" season there has been a
shortage of rooms and rents are high
despite the recent Rent act, ana with
the return of residents who have
been away for the summer many will
be unable to find accommodations in
the city.-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Sheriff SEXES
Home Brew Outfit
on East Side

A home brew still in OPERA
about 10 gallons of the mash, five
Ions of the home brew and a q
of the clear liquor were seized
day evening at the home of Eu,
Chase, which is located at the rea
Shaw's woodshed on Willow ST
The seizure was made under the
rection of Sheriff E. d. HarwoOd
Deputy Sheriffs L. T. Dutton
Francis HARDWOOD of this city
Arthur G. Robinson of Gardner
took out the warrant. AS the re
of the seizure, Chase was ARE
and hearing on the case will prob
be held this Monday morning n
Judge Robert A. Cony at the AuI
ia municipal court.
When the deputies knocked at
door, Chase, after a little delay
ened the door and they went in.
they were just in time to get
STILL which was a good-sized on
operation, and also the mash an
quor. Chase is a painter by
and lives alone in the house. By
quick work on the part of the sh
and deputies another blow was
to the home brew industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
President Having
Trouble Over
Appointments

Washington, March 12-Plans of
Senate leaders to end the special
session today were overthrown by a
combination of further delays at the
White House and Capitol affecting
important appointments on which the
administration wants action before
adjournment.
Failure of President Harding to
send in his nominations for the ship
ping board is understood to have
been the principal barrier to bringing
the session 10 q close. 1t was indi-
Gated that the President was having
difficulty in inducing some of the
men he wants to accept, and both he
and the leaders in Congress are anx-
ious to have the appointments made
and confirmed before the Senate
quits.
While it waited for the shipping
board nominations the Senate heard
also that Mr. Harding might ask it to
pass judgment on the nomination of
Colonel George Harvey, the New
York editor, to be ambassador to
Great Britain. Selection of Colonel
Harvey is understood to have been
definitely decided on, and although
Mr.. Harding was not ready to trans
nit the nomination today, the Re-
publican managers in the Senate re-
ceived advance information of such
a positive character that they con-
Quoted a poll of the foreign relations
committee on the question of confir-
nation.
Still another cause for prolonging
the special session was provided by
Senator LaFollette, Republican, Wis
consin, who objected to immediate con-
sideration Of the nomination of former
Representative Esch of that state to
be a member of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Under the Senate
rules the nomination, sent from the
White House yesterday, had to be put
over until Monday.
Meantime the Senate cleaned up most
of it's slate of accumulated nomina-
tions, voting confirmation of a number
sent in earlSr in the week and Of sew
eral Mr.. Harding submitted today.
Mark Potter of New York. whose NOM
ination to the Interstate Commerce
ScHihilcciOn "do ScHl " Lu6 otHite
along with that Of Mr. Esch, was one
of those confirmed. Among the selec-
tons submitted by the president dur
ing the day and favorably acted on by
the Senate were William w. Husband
of Vermont to be commissioner gen.
eral of immigration; Harry. H Billany
of Delaware to be fourth assistant
postmaster general, and Carl Mapes
of Michigan to be solicitor Of the
bureau of internal revenue.
Word that the president might ask
for early action on the nomination of
Colonel Harvey came as surprise, the
general expectation here having been
that all diplomatic appointments would
be put over until the session that is
to assemble next month. John w. Da-
Wis, the retiring ambassador at London,
Is on his way home, however, and it
was indicated that Mr.. Harding had
about decided it would be unwise to
leave the post vacant until Congress
reassembles.
The belief tonight was that the
Harvey nomination, along with sever.
al selections for the shipping board.
probably would be ready to send to the
Senate early next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Harding Hears Word
God in "A. M.-GivesI
White House O. 0.

Washington, March l3.-Wearle'
a week given over to an almost
tinuous round of conferences, n
dent Harding today cast aside
cares of Office and rested.
Accompanied by Mrs. Harding
president attended the morning
ice at Calvary Baptist church and
er dinner with a few intimate III.
as guests strolled through the "
House grounds and took a long \
mobile ride.
The church was crowded, Wora
ing spread that Mr.. Harding ="
attend the service. and HUNDREDS
unable to gain admittance. Thes
ed outsid to get q glimpse Vi
president.
DIR. ]. Stanley Durkee, presidel'
Howard University, occupying ths
pit, expressed the belief botn u
prayer and sermon that the natlUn'
the world. including "distraugh'
STA, would come to a common Va
standing, insuring perpetual "
His prayer contained a reques,
the president and his cabinet "
vinely guided in solving pefp'.
domestic and international pfoD'
During an afternoon OF almos'
mer-like weather Mr.. Harding WE
vantage of the first real oppOp
to get acquainted with his sur
ings at the White House. lie insp'
the immense yard that stre''H'
ward the Potomac. !,
There was no intimation tooa'
White House as to whether any
portant nominations, includins
Of the shipping board, wouia F"
to the Senate before it ad)ou'hs
ably late tomorrow. 1t was ~
cred likely. however. thar
batch Of appointments wouia
nounced tomorrow but no inkin
given as to what posts wodio "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Famous Singer of Olden
DAYS Dies in California

Los Angeles, CALI Mar. 13.--Mrs.
Jenny Kempton, IS, who won inter-
national fame as a contralto singer
more than half century ago, died
today at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Roth Hamilton. She had been
in failing health for several years.
Mrs. Kempton was a daughter of
Reuben Twitchell, of Dublin, N. H.,
bandmaster of General Sherman's
headquarters band on the famous
march to the sea. When IA years old
she sang in the American Premiere
of the Oratoria Elijah" in Boston.
She soon thereafter began an Eu-
ropean career in which she appeared
before most of the reigning monarchs.
She became protege of Rossini and
sang in the Paris premiere Of his
"Stabat Mater" Among her most
priced possessions were gifts from
Queen Victoria, Napoleon III. and
Victor Emmanuel. Later she organ
lied an opera company in Boston and
toured America. Her husband died
several years ago. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Verdict For Woman Whose
Loan Was Thought a Gift

The civil case of Mrs. Eta Petrie
versus H N. Hanscom for the recov-
Try Of 500 which the plaintiff claimed
was loaned to the defendant was heard
il the municipal court at II o'clock in
the forenoon Saturday. e. e. Pea
cock was attorney for Mrs. Petrie,
while Hanscom was represented by
Biackinton. The testimony revealed
the facts that Mrs. Petrie and Hans
CONS wife are sisters and the Hans
com family formerly lived here. Mrs.
Petrie wanted the Hanscoms to return
here and open a laundry on Charles
street. Mr.. Hanscom said that he told
Mrs. Petrie that he did not have the
money to move and Mrs. Petrie offered
to send him 500 to come here on. Mr..
Hanscom considered it a gift and Mrs.
Petrie as firmly believed 1t to be a
loan. Judgment was given to the plain
siff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
AUGUSTA LOCAL
POP CONCERT BY
MAINE UNIVERSITY "a,
FINE MUSICAL EVENT

WV pieasihs musical event I
the pop concert given by the Int
ty OF Maine Band on sat,,s.
ming at City hall. this BEING ~ {
concert OF the bands 1921 tour ~
was large attendance and tba :,
program was greatly enjoyed ave
orally applauded. General ss
followed the concert.
Among the features of tha :.
program were the vocal ss,..a
"Margie," ".Alice's Blue Cow
ION the Trail of Home swee, ~
which were sung by Harry Be,v.
Gardiner. Among the splendia :
bers played by the band wer..
Glow Worm" (Lincke). SAL
from the comic opera "Pinaforss
livan) and the descriptive fail
Cavalry Charge" (Luders). TIM .sA
sis of which follows: Mornipv :.
battle; infantry heard aunroa.,
with fit and drums; cavalry M
distance, coming nearer and ~.
until they charge the enemy. c.rs
infantry and artillery i'm the NAL.
battle; defeat of the enemy np,s
in the distance by the cavalry
The following concerts bav. ,
given in the 1921 season tour a,
musical organization: Bangor N.
5; Portland, March 8; Saco. Marvel
Lewiston. March IL; Augusta w.
IL. Armand T. Gaudreau of Iev,.|
is manager of the band, and q
Woodman of Plymouth, N. H. ia
er. The musical director is Adam
Wells Sprague of Bangor. The M
bers of the organization are. AL
and piccolo, p. L. Boyd, Bangor. !
nets. e. e. Linellen, Thomaston ~
Henderson, Saco, A. E. Covell, nil
ley, A. T. Gaudreau, Lewiston. N
tone. w. S. Murray, Hampden MI
lands; alto horns, F. ]. Carlin
gor, G. w. Crane. Foxcroft. N
Simpson, Sanford; tuba. /. R. p.I
Wilton; clarinets, d. H. Daniels
brarian, Woodfords. V. o. HARM
Veazie, ]. X. Black, Vinalhaven. 81
Beeaker. Rumford; bass saxopbops
Wiswell, Machias; saxophones
Grindle. Vinalhaven, r. E. sd
Brewer, A. George, Fitchburg, N,|
trombones, c. A. Walker, BridgtOn|
j. Titcomb, Pennington, A. T. 81
man, Bangor; drums and tells, WI
Cobb, Woodfords, J. l.. Stevens, N
land; cymbals. A. r. Brewer
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
lame. Henry Mcmahon

James Henry Mcmahon. 63 years
Of age, died at his home on Western
avenue Saturday evening at $50
o'clock following q three months
illness as result OF shock. Mr..
Mcmahon was born In Kiladysart.
County Clare, Ireland. the SON of
James and Bridget (Cusick) Me-
Mahon. He came to this country
with his parents in 1857 and settled
in Brunswick. He attended the
common schools and graduated
from High school in. 1876. He also
attended Three Rivers Seminary in
Quebec. After graduating from tho
latter institution, Mr.. Mcmahon re-
turned to Brunswick and opened q
tailoring establishment. He married
Miss MARI Elizabeth Dolan of
BRUNSWICK and soon after they went
to Portl, ,ad where Mr. Mcmahon
continued in the same business. The
and Mr.. Mcmahon conducted tail
oring shop at 124 Main street until
his retirement several years ago. He
was a prominent member of the An
cient Order of the United Workmen
and of Messalonskee- Council Royal
Arcanlm.
Mr.. Mcmahon is survived by two
daughters, the Misses Mary E. and
Elizabeth F. Mcmahon; a son. James
E. Mcmahon, night editor Of the Wa
terville Morning Sentinel, and two
grandsons. all of this city. and sis
ter, Miss Margaret Mcmahon of Au-
gusta.
Funeral services will be held at
the Sacred Heart church, Tuesday
morning at 8 o'clock, when requiem
High mass will be sung. The re-
mains will be taken to Brunswick
for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
FIERY, ITCHY SKIN
QUICKLY S00THED
WITH SULPHUR

Mentho- Sulphur, pleasant cream,
will soothe andsheal skin that is ir-
ritated or broken out with eczema;
that is covered with ugly rash or
pimples, or is rough or dry. Nothing
subdues fiery skin eruptions so quick
ly says noted skin specialist.
The moment this sulphur prepare
ton is applied the itching stops and
after two or three applications. the
eczema Is gone and the skin is de-
lightfully clear and smooth. sulphur
is SO precious as skin remedy be-
cause it destroys the parasites that
cause the burning. itching or dis
f1gurement. Mentho- Sulphur always
heals eczema right up.
A small jar of Mentho- Sulphur may
be had at any good drug store.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
George Lewis, Age s, Dies
Hurt When Tree Falls

George, the eight-year-old son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Lewis, died Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home
on the Sidney road from injuries sus-
tanned earlier in the day. Mr.. Lewis
was limbing out tree while his young
son was at play in the branches. The
tree fell to the ground and the boy
fell with it, striking on the axe and
sustaining a cash in his side which
caused his death. The little fellow is
survived by his parents: three broth
ers, Roger. William and Charles; one
sister, Ruth, and grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Manter. Funeral
services will be held at the home Of
his parents Tuesday forenoon at 1880
o'clock, Rev. w. p. Holman officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Robbers Take Toll
at "Quiet Little
Game" of Hub Men

North Reading. Mass, Maf'D
Masked men at revolver POM 3
$4,000 from Greater Boston insD
cred in a shack at Martins pO's
today. They had hardy ~,
scene when squad of Norm :. !.
police came up on 1t. Inv
the shack were INDUCING III
Of chance. the police SAID A,
The robbers worked so 'no, ~
that only a roll of bills .On !.
5000, kicked under a table " ,,os
the men after they had peeh =,
against the wall, escaped 'h. 4,
Even the rings on the men,
were removed. 81
No notice of the robbery "
to police headquarters, pu. A.,
an adjoining camp who saw
leave sent word to the omce'A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
U. S. SAILORS REPORTED
SLAIN IN MEXICO

Mexico City, March 12--Four sail.
ors, said to be Americans. were killed
in Tampico, yesterday. according to
newspaper dispatches received here
today, Up to noon, the United States
embassy here had received no reports
Of tn killing other than the newspa-
per advices.
The men. who were part of the
crew of the Norwegian ship Saxon,
were attacked az they were board
Ing a launch by fiye masked men in
another launch. the press dispatches
say. The bodies have not been re-
covered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14

Waterville Lodge. n. L. 0. p, will
hold a regular meeting Monday eve
ing in G. A. X. hall. The degree team
is requested to be present as there
will be work. After the business
meeting there will be hat trimming
contest. Each lady is requested to
bring a hat and the trimming for the
same and plenty of pins. The gen.
tlemen will trim the hats for which
prizes will be given. If there are any
ladies from whom food has not been
solicited, they are requested to bring
cake =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Mrs, Mary Mathsson

Mrs. Mary Matheson. "A. Of Wins
low, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Margaret Matheson, Sum-
day afternoon where she has made
her home for the past u years.
Mrs. Matheson leaves two. sons, Fred
Of Roscoe, ILL.,, and Daniel of Winni-
peg, and two daughters. Mrs. Mar
garet Matheson Of Winslow and Mrs.
r. J. Fuller Of Waterville, Funeral
arrangements were not completed
last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Schooner Frieda E.
Destroyed by Fire
Crew on Jap Steamer

New York, Mar. ia schooner
believed to be the British ship
Frieda E., was abandoned at sea to-
day on account of fire, radio mes
sage received by the Naval Com
munications Service here said to-
night. The captain and crew of the
burning ship were taken on board
the Japanese steamer Hofuku Maru,
bound for Baltimore, which sent out
the message.
The Frieda E., a four-masted
schooner. sailed from Gulfport,
Miss. on February IS. for Bahia
Blanca.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-14
Big Increase Bank Deposit.

New York, Mar. 12-Savings banks
deposits throughout the United
States in 1920 eclipsed all previous
records.
Statistics made public here tonight
by the savings banks association of
the State Of New York, showed that
deposits in the 635 savings institu-
lions on January last toalled $685.
SSs,so5, an increase of 9.3S, per cent.
over the previous banner year, 1919.
The 40 banks in the New England
States had deposits of $2,112,637, s21,
representing an increase Of 7.5s per
cent.