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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Sons of Veterans
Hold Both Annual
Campfire Monday

Tie 30th annual campfire of The II.
G. staples Camp, Sons of Veterans.
hcld Monday evening in Grand Army
hall, drew a crowd of over $50 and
proved one of the peasantest social
gatherings of the year. A very inter-
esting program featured the evening.
including a patriotic address by Rev.
Howard H. Brown, member of the
order who recently transferred from
the Now Jersey division, music, solo
dancing, recitation, and remarks by
some of the leaders in the order. Re-
frcshments of ice cream and cake were
served by the ladies of the camp aux
iliary, and the evening was brought to
q close with dancing.
The meeting was called to order by
Commander Edward w. Fletcher, open
ing with the singing of America" and
the flag salute. Judge Robert A.
Cony, past divisional commander, then
took the chair and presided for the re-
maindcr OF the evening. The Maine d.
Visional commander was represented
by William &. McNeally of Lewiston,
assistant divisional secretary. Com
mandcr Henry Noyes of the recently
organized camp at Coopcrs Mills, was
present with five members of the
camp. Other guests included Past
Divisional President of the Auxilia-
rfes Mrs. Marion Cobb of Gardner and
Past Commander Samuel Webber OF
down-river town.
Delegations were also entertained
from the following orders: Seth viii
liams Independent Relief Corps. Shcr-
idan Circle, National Relief Corps,
Daughters of Veterans and Grand Ar
my of the Republic. The following
program was arranged by a commit
tee headed by Clarence H. Cram:
America" Gathering
Music, Smiths Orchestra
address. Rev; Howard II. Brown
Music, Orchestra
Soho Dance, :. Miss Irene Kicker
Remarks,
George E. Gay, Post Commander,
Song. Miss Marcia Heath
Remarks
DR.. William McDavid. post adjutant
q. A. r:
Recitation. Warren Fletcher
Violin and coInet duet.
Forrest Smith and Arthur C. Davis
Remarks,
Edward K. Gould of Rockland
Remarks
Dr. William 0. Cobb of Gardiner
Remarks.
William 3. McNeallv of Lewiston
Refreshments.
Dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Think Ulster Topic
AnglO-IriSh Farley

London, Oct. 17-(By the A. P)-
A two-hour session of the confer
.cnce between Irish leaders and rep
rcscntatives of the British cabinet
this afternoon was adjourned at $50
o'clock without any date being fixed
for the next meeting. This omission
was due to the numerous engages
ment of Premier Lloyd George, in
connection with the re-opening OF
parliament.
Large sized maps brought into the
conference room were taken to indi-
cate that Ulster was the subject un-
der discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Maine Sealers to Meet
in Portland Wednesday

Portland, Oct. 17.-Maine sealers of
weights and measures will hold their
second annual convention here, as
they did last year, "Wednesday and
Thursday Of this week. This State
centralizes this work under direction
of the secretary of agriculture while
other states have different systems.
Speakers from New Hampshire and
Massachusetts, viii deliver addresses
which will explain their systems.
Mayor Charles 3. Clarke will welcome
the visitors and Gov. Baxter is eX-
pected to say a few words during
the Wednesday morning convention.
There will be q banquet in the Fall
mouth hotel at $50 and business
session Thursday morning will close
the convention. An exhibit of uter-
sils will be a feature. All sessions
will be held in the Council chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
New Vocal Teacher at Cohurn

! The faculty and students of CO.
+, burn Classical Institute we've very
glad to welcome to Cobtrrn Miss Incz
! teacher. who arrived yesterday, as
the new member of the Coburn
, Music department.
Miss Armstrong is Il success in
whatever she undertakes and Cobrun
is extremely fortunate in securing
her services. Her voice is q meZzo-
contralto with q wide range and is of
unusual quality. Her ability is
Of high order and she handles her
voice very artistically. She is the
possessor OF Il very attractive per-
sonality and is delight to meet So
cially. Her musical ideals are of a
high artistic standing. Her training
has been received in the artistic CEN
tiers of the musical world. Her teach
| ers have been the best that could be
secured from New York and Boston.
AS teacher she is skillful and in
spring. Her students make excel
lent progress. She will be great
addition to the musical life Of the
city
Arrangements are being made for
Il recital by Miss Armstrong on Nov.
at the Baptist church, assisted by
Carl Jean Tolman. After the recital
there will be a reception in the YES
try for the public to meet Miss Arm
strong.
The Coburn music department,
which is composed of Carl Jean Toll
man. director; Nellie i. Stevens, in
suuctor of piano, and Miss Arm
strong, vocal teacher, has been a sue
cess from the start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Funds Are Too Low
for General Strike,
Says. "OutlaW" Chief

Chicago. Oct. 17.-The railroad
brotherhoods. have a strike fund Of
100000. which is insufficient for a
general strike of any Length. John
Grunau, president of the United AS
ISOLATION of Railway Employees of
North America and leader of the unau-
thorized switchmen's strike Of last
year, declared today.
Grunau. has issued circular to the
so, 900 members of his organization
outlining Ntbe associations position III
event of a strike, but declaring that
he does not believe there will be a
walkout. In it he denies that the
members of his organization viii step
in as strikebreakers in revenge for
the efforts of the old organizations to
break the Grunau strike in April. 1920
The circular ironically concludes:
THE so-called outlaws will not cx-
pei any of their members for partici-
pating in "a strike. whether ordered
by their leaders or by another organ
iZation."
Two other organizations outside the
16 standard bodies announced thar
strike votes had been taken. o. j.
Luhrsen. president of the American
Train Dispatchers' Association, said
his organization was going to keep
it's skirts clear"
1.-THE others no doubt have full JUS
tification for their action but we will
not go with them at this time" he said
The Toledo convention of the Amer
lean Federation of Railroad Workers,
an organization claiming $4,000 MEM
bers. will decide the strike question
for that body when the convention
opens tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Brings Totem Poles
For Peabody Museum

The steamer Clement c. Morse of
the North Atlantic & Western
Steamship Company. from Pacific
coast ports. recently brought to Bos-
ton two totem poles from the north
| rn part of Vancouver Island. con-
signed to the Peabody Museum of
Harvard University.
The two poles, which are quite
large, one of them weighing in the
neighborhood of two tons, are of the
few remaining examples of this
strange handiwork of the Kwakiupl
tribe of Indians. The poles are about
IS feet long and are carved in the
most elaborate fashion
They will be installed in the
museum and will be on exhibition in
about month.-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
GROUPS DUE TO
GO OUT OCT. 30

Cleveland, Oct. 17-(By the \. ~
The Boston and Albany. Illinois
Central, Great Northern, Chicago and
Alton and Chesapeake and Ohio are
among the Is railroads in group No.
3, on which transportation brother
hood members will go on strike at
six a. IN. Oct so according to the
official list made public tonight by
Warren S. Stone, president of Broth
crhood of Locomotive Engineers.
The full list of railroads in Group
No. 3, three of which were announced
from Chicago today follows:
Boston and Albany, Minneapolis
and st. Louis, Burlington System.
| Chesapeake and Ohio, New York Cen
trail Lines East and West, Il. & O.,
| Western Pacific. Denver and Rio
Grande, Chicago and Alton. Illinois
I Central, Yazoo and Mississippi Val
+ ley. 500 Line. Great Northern, Lake
/ Erie and Western. Cleveland. Cincin-
natl, Chicago and st. Louis Gig
Four).
| The employees on the fourth and A.
nal group viii leave the service at
a. m November ).
I The wording of the circular cover
ing railroads in group four follows:
1.-THE membership on all other
roads to which decision No. l47 an
piled, and upon which railroads two
or more of the organizations have re-
! ceived the necessary ma iority for a
strike vote: the organizations which
did not receive the necessary vote are
! not included herein"
! The entire PENNSYLVANIA system Is
included in Group a, which.is sched-
ulcd to leave the service at 6 a. m.
November s. No explanation was
available as 20 why this large trunk
line system was placed in the final
group
1t was explained that some OF the
organizations on lines included in
! Group four did not register a major
I ity in favor of the strike. consequent
ly members of those organizations
voting against the strike are not in
cluded in the strike authorization.
However, the organization chiefs exl
pect there will be practically gen
eral walkout of those organizations
when the other organizations which
voted in favor of the strike leave the
service Of those lines at the designat-
cd time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Stones Statement
CONTINUED from Pace One,

"The railroad executives can set,,.
the dispute or the United States gov
eminent can prevent a strike NJ
Stone declared. Taking over tn
railroads is the most effective VA
the government can avert the strt.
scheduled for October 60
If it had been a question of waye
reductions only. there would have
been no strike" Mr.. Stone asserted
Il have from sevcnty-five to ono
hundred letters giving instances ~
attempts by different railroads "a
breaw down the working rules tina,
have been secured by arbitration ~,
decisions of the United States Labor
Board and in other ways. The rail.
roads can settle the strike by IN.
elimination of these conditions and
withdrawal of their request for a
further ten per cent. wage reduction"
Mr.. Stone said
The strike will not affect the So.
called short line railroads. il vas sx-
planned by w. G. Lee, president Of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainm.n
inasmuch as they were not affected by
the wage increases and reductions in
which the large roads figured.
Both Mr.. Stone and Mr.. Lee to-
night discussed the possibility OF tho
government attempting TO run mail
trains following publication of n
statement from Washington by Post.
master George Hays that "the mai
will be moved" They said tho know
of no law which compols man 70
work who wants TO quit.
mo exception will be made to anv
class of service and the talk abou.
skeleton service being< permitted
is pure bunk Lee said.
Lee stated that between 90 and -
per cent. of the total railroad mileage
of the entire country will be affected
If the strike takes place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
|Oil Stock Holders
Sued for Payment
| More Income Taxes

New York. Oct. 17.-The government
today filed IA suits in federal cour.
against prominent holders OF Oil stocks
to recover additional income taxes.
plus interest, for 1915. The suits were
said to be similar to that decided
against John d. Rockefeller two
months ago, involving corporations
affected by separation of pipe line COM
panies from oil companies. 1t is eX-
pected about $50 suits will be-
brought.
Proceedings started today named
Harry Flagler. alleged to owe s54S5;
Robert w. Goelet. $3.50: Harry p.
Whitney, s6767, and II other defend
ants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
No Strike, Thinks Mayor

Mayor FinEimore, when asked last
evening if he should make any plans
for the care of the city in event of
tho big railroad strike coming TO a
head said that he did not believe
there would be any strike; that he
thought some settlement would be
made to avert such calamity. But If
there should be a strike. measures
would be taken to take care that the
city should not suffer from it's eff
fects.
The mayor stated that Fred w. Mer-
rill left Monday afternoon for Chica-
go as a representative from the Ma
chinists' Union and that Mr.. Merrill
also felt confident that there would
be no strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Toronto, Oct. .17.-Lady Beck wire
Of Sir.-Adam Beck, internationally
known as a horsewoman and an active
charity worker, died today in ho"-
pital after an operation.
She was formerly Lillian Ottaway'
daughter of the later c. ]. Ottaway'
barrister. of the Inner Temple, Lon
don. She was married. to Sir Adam
in 1898. She was president of the
Red Cross here and head of the London
ladies' advisory board. Queen Alexah-
dra sanatorium. in London.
Lady Beck was a frequent visitor
and competitor at the New forN
Horse Show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Women's Labor Congress
COnvenes in Geneva

Geneva, Oct. 1.-THE international
Womens' Labor Congress opened to-
day under the presidency of Mrs.
Raymond Robins, president of the ma
tional womens trade union league of
the United States. Ten countries are
represented.
Mrs. Robins expressed faith in the
approaching conference at Washing
ton on limitation of ornaments. She
said that all people were suffering
from wars as consequence Of Anna
mYts, but that the workers were SUI
fefing most. The time had arrived
to declare war against war and to
prevent an increase in ornaments.
She said that either unemployment
or capitalism must be abolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

AS sequel to the race last Sat
urday, another race will be put on at
the Central Maine fair grounds next
Saturday between the same horses
Dan @. End. owned by +. w. Fenlay-
son and Taunton Maid owned by Eli
Brown. According to those who are
acquainted with the situation. MI:
Brown believes that his chestnut mare
can do lot better than she did last
Saturday, so Mr.. Fenlayson has con-
scented to match his Dan G. End again
giving Taunton Maid a chance to
come back. The race is expected to
have some thrills as each horse is
heavily backed by their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
GALE COURTMARTIALED
DRAFT EVASION CHARGED

New York, Oct. 17-Linn A. r.
Gale was put on trial before a court
martial on Governors Island today
charged with evading the draft, pub
fishing. articles attacking Woodrow
Wilson when be was President, and
with printing articles encouraging
resistance to the draft. He was as
rested at Laredo. Tex, last April
after being deported from Mexico.
After the charges had been out
lined the trial was adjourned for a
week at the request of the defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
London Wool Sales

London. Oct. 17.-At the wool auc-
ton sales today $3.50 bales were Of
fered. The small supply was bought
chiefly by the home trade. although
Switzerland. took a fair quantity of
medium merinos. A large supply of
cross-breds was sold at prices holding
nt\. the high for the day. Prices
for the lew grades were irregular and
weaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
SEC. WEEKS AND
GOVERNOR CANAL
ZONE IN ACCORD

Washington, Oct. 17.-Differences
between Secretary Weeks, Governor
Morrow of the Canal oZne and labor
union. officials as to changes in ad :
ministration of Zone affairs, have
been practically eliminated through
discussion here, it was stated today
at,the War Department.
Secretary Weeks said today he
would ANNOUNCE soon his instructions
to Gov. Morrow who is preparing to
return to his post and who was re-
ceived Sbys President Harding today
preparatory to his departure.
The final agreement reached by the
conferees was not disclosed, but will
be announced the last of the week, it
was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Mrs. e. w. Crawford, walking in
the fields in Pitts1ield, while visiting
in that town Sunday fell in getting
over a stone wall and broke her left
wrist. Mr.. Crawford, who was with
his wife, brought her home as quick
ly as possible and first aid was adj
ministered. An N-ray was taken
Monday of the injured member and as
soon as the swelling will permit. the
bone will be set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Boxers, Promoters
and Officials Are
Arrested. in Kansas

Wichita. Kas., Oct. 1.-THE boxers
officials and promoters connected
with the Gibbons-O Dowd middle
weight boxing match scheduled to
be held here Tuesday night were ar
rested today by the sheriff's office or
instructions from Attorney General
Hopkins. They were charged with
violating the state boxing vaw.
Mike Gibbons and Mike O'Dowd
are technically charged with train
ing and preparing for a match at
which compensation was to be re-
ceived and admission charged. Jess
Willard, former heavyweight boxing
champion, and referee for the match,
was one of those arrested. The pro-
motors and officials were charged
with aiding and abetting the prepar7
ations for the match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

A party of young people of this
city will go to Augusta on Friday to
present French play, La Tabaticre
&c Diable" at the City hall. follow
ed by a dance. Those who comprise
the cast of characters are Alma Pa
rent. Loretta Gilbert. Alma Lcssard
Marion Roderick, Cornne Gilbert
Florence tMartineau. Alma Reny
Leonard Martineau, Beatrice Gilbert
and Cecile Martin. Carmen Daviau
and Evangeline Bisson will give a
canoe specially. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Potatoes Comes East Under Federal
Grading

Approximately LOO cars of pota-
toes have been contracted for in the
state of Washington. to go from the
Yakima Valley to Middle Western
markets. This stock must meet the
requirements Of United States grade
No. l. The Washington State De-
partment of Agriculture, which is
now cooperating with the United
States Department of Agriculture in
the development of its shipping point
inspection service, will issue certifi-
Gates on all cars at the point Of
origin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
COLBY COLLEGE:
Dunnack Only Bates Game Casualty

Dunnack Only Bates Game Casualty
Colby had a light practice yester-
day afternoon to shake out the kinks
that were the result of Saturdays
game with Bates. The team has no
alibis for the score of that game
Coach McAuliffe made the statement
that the reason was that they. under
estimated the Bates team but they
are going to fight all he harder for
the game with Bowdoin that comes
next Saturday.
The team went through a short
signal drill with the backtield boot
ing kicks ahead of them. Coach Nc
Auliffe managed team A, while
Coach Edwards took care of the Sec
ond team. The teams had q scrim-
mage but took UP the plays under
the direction OF the coaches.
The men are all in good condition
with the exception of George Dun
mack, who was excused from the
Practice yesterday on account of in
Juries received in Saturdays game
The coaches are determined 70 beat
Rowdoin and are urging every effort
toward success next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Girl Found Unconscious,
Spine Perhaps Broken;
Two Men Are in CUSTODY

Boston. Oct. 17.-Miss Ethel Suto-
RUS who occupied, room on the
third floor of a house on Newbur.
street. in the Back Bay district, was
found unconscious in the rear Of the
building today with a possible frac-
lure of the spine.
The police took into custody two
men at her lodging house, but pre-
ferred no charges against them pend
ing investigation. The young woman
was said to be severely hurt. She
was understood to be the daughter OF
Ford Sutorius of New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

A party of ladies consisting OF
Mrs. r.. 2. Cowan, Mrs. Maria Lover
ing. Mrs. Irving Staples, Mrs. Eva
Morrill,. Mrs. Freda Clement, MISS
Lizzie Brown, Mrs. Rose Marshall
and Mrs. Harry Ferris have gone 10
Portland to attend the Rebekah AS
SemblN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Thibet takes a great deal of tea
from China and it is all carried
across the border on the backs of
men. The tea is packed in what is
called bricks" long, shaped parcels
which are roped together and carried
on the back but towering over the
head of the bearer. The load weighs
about 300 pounds. often more. and the
roads followed are toughest and
hardest that can be imagined over
high mountains. The men make six
miles a day.-Columbus Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Mrs. A. w. Stinchfield of Roches-
ter, Mimi, and daughter, Mrs. Min
ME Brown of Minneapolis, Mimi, are
guests at the home of Mrs. Mary
Ingham of Western avenue. Mrs,
Etinchfield is the widow of DR.. A. w.
Stinchficld, o Maine man. born in
Strong, but for many years one Of
the leading surgeons of the My Q
Brothers hospital in Rochester. v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Ralph Cianchette of Pittsfield was
unprecedented in Clinton, Monday by
State Highway Police Officer Charles
w. Jones of China for operating an
auto truck not properly registered.
Cianchette plead guilty and was fined
SIS and costs of $s47 which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

The Western avenue football team
football team Monday afternoon by a
score of "a to at Richardson's.
Adams and Palmer starred for West
ern avenue and Roberts for Oakland
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

The first of a series of socials for
the members of the parish of the
Winthrop street universalist church
will be held Tuesday evening, Oct. %
at the yestry. The women of the
Murray Alliance will furnish enter
tainment and the men of the Uni
versalist association will serve re-
freShments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Mrs. Bertha DeRoehn and daugh-
ter Ethel of Center street left Mon
day afternoon for Lowell. Mass.
where they will pass the winter. Miss
Ethel will enter school in that city
AIRS. DeRoehn's house will be occu-
pied by Mrs. Gilman of Milo, who
las a son and daughter attending
school here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
BARNSTABLE MERCHANT
CONVICTED OF ARSON

Barnstable, Mass, Oct T.-Max
ORIENT, proprietor of a department
store at Sycamore which was burned
last March, was found guilty of ar
son by a jury today. He will be SEN
fenced Thursday. The case was on
trial several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Frank, Morse. Martin Hamlin and
Orren Bartlett, all of China were IN
the city Monday to attend the funefai
of S. H. Russell. The former went
south with Mr.. Russell two years ago
for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

A man who was intoxicated in Wins
low ON Sunday and arrested by Depu-
ty Marshal Fred Simpson was brought
before the court Monday morning and
fined $40 and costs of SAIL. He paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

The marriage returns show the
marriage on Thursday last Of Myron
Lindley Hanscom and Miss Elvlra
Emerson Boothby, both of Lewiston
ty Rev. Charles A. Knickerbocker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Foch to Be Guest
K. Of c.. at Chicago

New York. Oct. 17-Marshal Foch
has accepted the invitation of the
knights of Columbus to be the guest
of their national body at Chicago,
Nov. e.. His cable me ssage express
ing cagerness to attend was received
by Supreme Knight James A. F'lah-
crty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Jurors to serve at the November
term of the Superior court IN TINS
city we're drawn Monday morning as
follows: Clinton II. Goodhue, Leslie
T. GRAHAM, Irving Staples and
clair r MarStOn.