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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Norfolk, Va, Would
Enter Race of
Fishing Vessels

Gloucester, Mass, April ON
desire of Norfolk, Va, 20 contev, ~
the international fishing vessel cb.m
pionship with Boston, Gloucester ar,
Halifax, N. s., was announced -
letter to the American race comm.
tee today. Henry G. Barbee nras
dent of the Chamber of Comerce !,
Norfolk made application for NJ
conditional entry of a fishing vsss,
to be named Norfolk, the plans !,
which have already been draw,
The committee is asked to eonsiss,
the advisability of waving the Tim.
clause which stipulated that a vpsss
must sail for the fisheries by AM
10, in order to qualify. AS outlinss
in the letter, the Norfolk scboor.'
would carry 100000 pounds of A.
with measurements of 145 feet ov.,
all, ITO feet waterline, a beam Of d
feet nine inches, a draught of Il;
and sail area of 10000 square fee,
II the entry were permitted, it VA,
said, the schooner could be built +,
time to fish four months before III.
elimination races next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Boys Conference
to Start Today

Everything is in readiness for the
BOYS conference which will open thlS
afternoon at the First Baptist church
and close Sunday evening. The COM
mittees for the affair have all been
faithful to their work and the details
of the conference are all worked out
in fine manner. The homes or the
city have been cheerfully opened to
the delegates, the finances are all
looked out for and the welcome I" the
boys is cordial in the extreme, there-
fore the conference cannot help but De
successful from every point of view.
The conference will open at 2
O'Clock this Friday afternoon with an
informal reception at the Baptist
church. ]. Howard WEIGH of this city
presiding The afternoon will be
given over to various business ses-
sions and at 60 the delegates will be
escorted to the Armory by the Colby
college band and there the banquet and
post prandial exercises will be held.
At the Armory music will be fur
nished by the Waterville high school
orchestra.
HERBERT L.. EMERY Will pieSidS at
the meeting and prayer will be offered
by Rev. w. A. Smith. The toastmas--
ter will be Judge Henry Mansur of
Auburn. Hon. E. E. Finnimore, mayor
will tender a cordial welcome to the
boys from the city; Russell M. Squire
from the students of the high school;
Paul f.. Fraser will extend the well
come of the faculty. Responses will
be heard from Carroll S. Towie, presi
dent of the Y. NJ. c "A. of Bowdoin,
for the students; from Robert L.
Owen, principal of Oak Grove semi
flary of Vassalboro for the leaders
and from Henry F. Merrill of Port
land for the convention.
The principal speaker of the eve
ming will be DR.. Arthur G. Noehren,
NJ. D., physical director Of the Y. M.
is a Wisconsin boy and went to India
in 1915 where in addition to his duties
in the "Y'' he was advisory to the
government of Madras in physical ed
ucation. He has a fascinating story
of social service and character forming
processes which accompany his asso-
citation work.
A prominent speaker not mentioned
on the program is William E. Sweet
of Denver, who will be heard on Sat-
urday and Sunday evenings. He is
very wealthy man who works among
boys for the love of it. On Saturday
evening at the Baptist church he will
speak an "Who Can Lead This Gener-
atien?" and on Sunday evening his sub
jeet will be ''The Solidarity of the
Christian Conscience" Mr.. Sweet was
the International president of the last
Y. M. @. A. convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Unitarian W0man's Alliance
TransactS Annual Business

The annual meeting of the Wom-
ans Alliance of the Unitarian church
was held at the Ware parlors Thurs
day afternoon, when the annual re-
ports of the officers were heard ana
officers elected for the coming year,
Appropriations of money were MADE
for church purposes, for the Little
Wanderers Home and for Madame
Loysons work in France. Letters
of greeting were received from Mrs
Hortense Bowman of Miami, tla.'
and Mrs. Frank L. Phalen OF Togus'
former members of the society.
Miss Mary Redington read an M
teresting letter from Madame 10y
son who told of her work in France
and how it is progressing, Which
seemed very satisfactory.
The treasurer, Miss Anna Bartlett,
gave her report showing the Alliance
to be in a good financial condition.
The officers were reelected for an
other year and are as follows: Pfeslr
dent, Mrs. b. f. Brown; secretary,
Mrs. Mary J. Hill; treasurer, MISS
Anna f. Bartlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Canadians Seeking
Minister to United States

Ottawa, April 21.-Definite an
nouncement of the Canadian govern
/ ment's intention to appoint a minister
to the United States was made i'm the
House of Commons tonight by Arthur
Meighen, the prime minister, during a
debate on a vote of 100000 tor Cana
olan representative at Washington.
1T is intended to make the appoint-
ment" Premier Mejghen declared
There is only one reason, and one
only, why the appointment has not al
ready been made and that is because
the government has not been able to
decide on the best man to occupy this
important post"
Criticisms and approval of this new
departure in diplomatic relations be-
tween Canada and the United States
came from both sides of the house.
IL mad the support of Sir Robert
borden, former prime minister, who
SAID the greatest benefit would re-
suit.
The appointment is in the best in
terests of Canada and of the Em-
pre- declared N. w. Newell former
president of the privy council. If we
are 10 be on the best terms with our
neignpors we must be in constant
touch with them and understand their
frame of mind"
Conflict sooner or later between the
BRUSH ambassador and the Canadian
minister, was advanced as an argu-
ment against the appointment, by w.
F. Cockshutt of Brantford, a govern
ment supporter.
On the liberal side w. 8. Fielding.
one of the signers of. reciprocitv
agreement, commended the post would
not be useful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
WINTHROP

Members of Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah
Lodge are invited to attend the sery-
ices for the Odd Fellows which will
be held at the Methodist church next
Sunday morning. The ladies are re-
quested to meet at Odd Fellows hall
at 10 o'clock.
Yloyd Yeaton, an employee at the
Norcross garage, left Wednesday for
Boston for short visit.
Doris Clifford, daughter OF Rev. and
Mrs. F. J. Clifford, is i'll with scarlet
fever
F. 7. Clifford has been ragged to
speak at the meeting of Leeds Grange
on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Mail Earlier

The "mail earlier" campaign,
which has been instituted In larger
cities is being introduced in Water.
vile through the efforts of Super
intendant Mails Charles l.. Jones in
an effort to equajize the work Of the
postofiice force over all the hours OF
the day instead of having too much
for each one to do at the rush hours
and too little to do at other times.
The four NEST important reoommen-
dations sent out from the postofficc
are these; Sign letters when they
are written; mail frequently during
the day and have the days accumu-
lation in the postoffiee before 4 r.
NJ; separate mail into long and
shert envelopes, addresses facing one
way and tie in bundles, which will
cut in half the time that the mail is
in the posteffice; mail circulars and
similar matter at the postoffice in the
morning as such mail deposited in
the evening clogs the postoftiee ana
delays the first class mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Rome Celebrates Her 2674th

home, April Rome today cele-
hraed her 2s74th birthday or ami
versary of her foundation and the citv
was gay with bunting The feature
was gathering of all the extreime
Nationalists. known as Fascist. in
the province, who came to Rome to
listen to addresses by Senator Rava
the mayor of Rome and other officials
Amid enthusiasm. five war banners
made by women of Rome, were distrib-
uted TO the Fascist, while the historic
nell in the capitol was rung.
fhere were great numbers Of peas-
ants rom the surrounding country
among the Fascist.
Later the day was celebrated with
concerts, parades. banquets and lee.
lures and the giving of prizes to school
children. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

Reformatory for Women. IL quite III
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. 6rtdiey
r. Fogg on Pleasant street. Mrs.
Potter's many friends win be pleased
to know that her condition on Thurs.
day seemed to be somewhat I'M
proved.
The SkowhAgan Lodge. No. ~
Knights Of Pythias. celebrated its
a9th anniversary on Thursday. eve.
ming in Castle hall. The rank of
Knight was worked In q most excel
lent manner upon q class Of candt-
dates. The members of the Echo
Lodge in Norridgewock were guests.
The committee In charge OF the ar
rangements for the observance was
composed of Carroll Moves. Ralph
Priest and George Kicker. After the
work delicious baked bean and
pastry supper was served in the
Grand Army hall by the ladies Of the
Bloomfield Temple. Pythian Sisters,
directed by Mrs. Emma Thompson
(chairman). Mrs. Nellie Durreii, Mrs.
Minna Clough, Mrs. Flossie Moves,
Mrs. Jennie Ford and Mrs. Alice
Frese, After the banquet interesting
speeches were made by several of
the Knights and this anniversary was
one of much pleasure to the large
number in attendance.
Harry Burgess of Lewiston was in
town Thursday and remained over
to attend the Somerset Chapter, r.
A. NJ, meeting.
The, following hoys. members of the
Junior Boys CLUB in the Bethany
Sunday school: Linwood Savage,
Smith Ames. Elmer Emigh, Ellsworth
Hmigh, George Patten, Frederick
Burrill. Lester Pickett, accompanied
by K. L. Savage, recently enjoyed a
hike ia Hilton HILL The boys fished
more or less successfully and enjoy
ed picnic lunch and had a jolly
good time.
Fred Green. who resides with his
brother, Forest Green on North ay-
enue, and who is employed by the
Skowhegan Jersey Co., collecting
cream. fell from his wagon Thurs
day forenoon when on the Back road
near the Frank league place and at
first he thought he had sprained his
ankle. He tainted and it was found
that he had broken his left leg above
the ankle. He was taken to the home
of his mother and medical attend
ance was called and set the fractured
member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Carpenter to Train
At Long Beach. Long Isl.

Paris, April 21:-(By the Associated
Press):-Georges Carpenter. wha is to
start soon for the United States to
fight Jack Dempsey, will have his
framing quarters at Long Beach, Long
Island, instead of at Summit, N. T.
Carpenter expects it to be much
cooler at the seashore than in the Or
ange mountains during June. Hc~also
mas wired Joe Jeanette. asking Jean
nette to act as his chief sparrias part
ner and adviser.
CARPENTER said today that no mat
ter who wins the championship battle
IN Jersey City, he did not think the
6eut would last more than four rounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Tells Ry. Stock Deal
Probers Authority
is Being Exceeded

Boston, April 21.-Former &c.
James F. Cayanaugh Of Everet, "a'''
ed notice today on the speci., =, SEW
tive committee Investigating ~ ssla-
duct Of members Of the legis,a.''.son Con-
1918 and 1919 in relation to ssa,a %
In street railway stocks, that H''ass
opinion the committee was av,. MS
the scope Of its authority and .s
would hold each member persons, ~" hs
spensible, Mr., Caanaugh's ST., re-
followed the decision of the 'ent
tee to overrule his objections a. 'it
vate citizens to having details ., pn'
stock market transactions read - MS
~ into the records. 'ahise,
You have no right to ipvey,.-
Mr.. Cavanaugh asserted from >,
ness stand. The committee can WIG
can investigate whether Column, e''
covered America, hut one legis,a. us
cannot Investigate another. ~"
legislature has proroxued and ~. wy
its members have gone into n.s o'
life. Your power comes in m..,. S's
noise; in digging up facts for ,. I
leetation of the public. Why ws,,s uF'
state money when you have no IN ing
thority?" au'
After repeated challenges and ~.
tlens from Mr., Cavanaugh, the o"N
mittee went into conference win '
sci and later announced that n, .0ua'
isctions were oyerruled. w.
Mr., cavanaugh entered his ,,,.
when Edwin l.. Pride, an audjto, W.
has testified regarding notes sor,s sH'
the records of the Fidelity Tns. y ~
was asked by the committee ror w.
nation regarding notes given ~. nv, WI
win d. Hassan, an office assoc,s,.
Mr., Cayanaugh. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Savings Depositors'
Privileges Asked
for Christmas Club

Boston, April 21-Christmas club de-
positors in the Hanover Trust Com
pany, whose accounts aggregated
s1SS,201 when the institution was
closed, would receive the preferential
treatment of savings depositors under
a petition filed in the supreme court
today by Bank Commissioners Allen.
He asked permission to transfer the
Christmas club account of the Hano-
yer Trust Company and the sum of
1891 500 from the commercial depart
ment to the savings braHsh of the
bank. The Christmas fund was con-
tributed by $3.50 depositors, and with
in the meaning Of the law, Mr. Allen
said he regarded that fund as con-
sisting of savings deposits,
The item of ss21, 800 comprises q
notes which were negotiated in the
commercial department, the money
on which was taken from the, savings
bank department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Enthusiastic Meeting of
Council for Recognition
of The Irish Republic

A very enthusiastic meeting of the
st. Patrick council of the American
Association for the Recognition of the
Irish Republic, one of the most sue
cessful of the meetings. held in the
city, took place Thursday evening &c
st. Mary's hall. About Is members
were present and the discussions
proved. most interesting. Twenty-Five
new members were taken into the
council at the meeting, bringing it's
membership close to 200. The ses-
sion was presided over by Patrick
H. Fitzgerald, president of the council.
Committees were appointed for a
big mass meeting to which everyone
is cordially invited, to be held on Sun
day evening, May l, at st. Mary's
hall Speakers from the State head
quarters will address the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Cushnoc Heights
Girls Hand Hurt
at Edwards Mill

Irene Cloutier, employed in the
card room at the Edwards Mill suf-
feFed q severe mutilation of the right
hand Thursday forenoon. In some
way her hand was caught in the
machine she was working at and
only prompt action prevented more
serious injury.
She was taken to the Augusta Gen
eral hospital where examination
showed the necessity of amputating
the last three fingers. Miss Cleutier
resides on Oxford street, Cushnoc
Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
NEW ARMY BILL
CALLS FOR 10000

Washington, april 21-Proyision for
a regular army of 10000 men as
against the $4,000 agreed upon by the
last congress, is contained in the re-
draft Of the army appropriations bill
completed today by the House sub
committee. The measure carries aP-
proximately $4,000 OOO-nearly s15,-
100000 less than the total in the bill
as passed at the last session and
pocket vetoed by President Wilson.
In agreeing to force of 10000 re-
gulars. the subcommittee eompre-
missed with Secretary Weeks who
urged provision for 1890 men. The
present strength of the army is ap-
proximately $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Billiard Champ
Defeats Sutton

Chicago. April 21.-Edouard Hon-
mans, champion balk line billiards.
OF Europe, defeated George b. SUIT
ton Of Chicago tonight when he con-
pieted the fourth block of their l6s
point 1872 balk line contest in six In
hlngs making the final score 1890 4
46s. The score of the game tongt
was 400 to 81.
Horemans' high run was 1873 AM
ms average for the four games 81
Contrary to his usual play the Bel
slan played a steady game Through
out the -four blocks, making stead
runs each inning. His average 70
the game tonight was sc As Sutton
average for the four games wa
Is a-a1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Revoke Order Fixing
Age p. @. Retirements

Washington. April 21.-Revocation
of the postoffice order fixing ietire-
ment ages of employees at 62 years
for women and So for men was an
nounced today by Postmaster General
Hays. Postal employees eligible for
retirement under the act, but who de-
sire to remain in active service, will
hereafter fill out guestionnaires and
each case will be passed upon individ-
ually by the postmaster generals office.
Where vacancies exist. requiring ex-
perienced workers, former empioyes
who Resigned may be reinstatei, being
placed one grade below that they held
when retired, according to the new
policy. and all reinstatement cases of
the last year are to be reviewed on
their merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Capablanca Wins
from DR.. Lasker

Havana, April 22.-Jose r. Cap
ablanca the Cuban expert, early TIL
morning won the 14th' game in tn
international Chess match with d.
Emanuel Lasker, the German master
t.asker resigned after Capablane
had made his 18th move. The tih
or play was Lasker three houfs
thIrty minutes, Capablanca tire
hours forty minutes.
This win gives Capablanca fol
games OF the fourteen that have bee
PLAYED. Phe other ten games WeF
drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

M9ntpelier, VT, April 21.-Gpyernor
James HARNESS left tonight for Phila-
deiphia where on Saturday he will re-
ceive the John Scott medal, awarded
for useful inventions from a fund es-
tablished in 1916 by John Scott Of
Edinburgh, Scotland.
The award to the governor is in rec
osnition OF his fiat turret lathe used
IN making artillery. He has done ex-
tensivs work in perfecting lathes and
compressors- The medal will be pre-
scented by q committee Of the Ameri-
can Philosophical Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Hold-Out Joins cards

81. Louis, Mo-, April 2l-Jaek Smith.
81. LOUIS National outfielder who has
oeen holding out, joined the team to-
uay ana agreed to terms but win not
pe permitted to sign a contract until
ne gets in condition. Samuel Brea-
don. president Of the club, announced
'spnisht, His arrival completes the
Cardinal's roster,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

The executive board of the Maine
Public Health Association held a
meeting at the Elmveed hotel
Thursday afternoon in relation to
the work of the association. There
were present, DIR. T. e. Hardy. DR..
F. G. Fhayer and Col. F. 3. Boothby
of this city. Mrs. Howard r. Ives Of
Portland, DIR. E. p. Merrill, chairman,
FoXcroft; Ralph Whittier, treasurer,
Bangor; Ralph Jewell, Fairfield and
w. D. Thurber, executive secretary
of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

Jefferson c. Smith received a wire
last evening from William Sweet,
whom he expected to speak at the
Boys conference on Saturday and
Sunday evenings, saying that he
would be unable to be here for the
meetings; that he was held up in
Chicago on other business and could
not make connections. Is Mr..
Sweet was an extra number on the
program, no substitute will have to
be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

Votes on the daylight saving prop
osition are coming into the Chamber
OF Commerce in good numbers and
the public is reminded that it is
probable that the voting will close
on Saturday, SO all those who are in
favor or opposed to the question
should take the privilege of making
themselves heard while they have
the opportunity and not wait till
after the thing is all over and then
be dissatisfied with the resule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
-. = = -
Risley for Labor Sol;c;&or

washington, April SECRETARY
Davis recommended to the president
today appointment Of Theodore q.
hlsley ct Mount Carmel, H., as So
iicitor for the department Of labor
Mr. Risiey formerly was q clerk in a
United States court in Oklahoma and
served as special counsel under the
comptroller Of the currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

All boys and girls from to IL years
of age are invited to Library hall at
the public library this afternoon at
4.30 o'clock to listen to a talk on
Birds" by Prof. Perkins of Colby Col
lege. He will illustrate his talk with
mounted birds, which will add much
to the interest of what he will have to
tell about them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

A large number Of Coburn stu
dents, both past and present, gath
cred at Hanson hall, the headquar-
tiers OF the household arts depart
ment, to enjoy a social evening and
incidentally to contribute to a fund
which will be used for the purpose OF
redecorating the interior OF the hall,
Money has been raised in various
ways for this fund and last evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

The beautiful dog that ACCOM-
panies Blackstone the magician
wherever he appears, created con-
siderable interest on the street
Thursday, vieing with his master in
that respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

hrusseiis, April 21-Ths next inter-
nauonai spherical balloon race for
the James Gordon bennett cup viii
90 heid IN Belgium on eeptsmber III
y was announced here today. Three
Aer'ean entries will take part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred ]. Arnold have
returned from California, where they
passed delightful winter. Mr.. Arnold
said that he is glad to get home and
that there were no better days in Cal
ifornia than Thursday was in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

Secretary White of the State
Chamber of Commerce was in the
city Thursday in conference with
representatives from the Chamber
of Commerce and the Rotary club
in regard to plans for a Boom
Maine" meeting to he held in the
near future in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
,AUGUSTALOCALS

Wilbur McAlltster OF Manchester,
N. H., q student at Coburn Institute In
wateryille, Is In the city for a few
days to take the final examinations for
Annapolis Naval Academy which are
being given at the postofiice building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
EARTH TREVOR
AT LOS ANGELES

Ions Angeles. Cal. April 21.-An
earthquake shock was felt here at Tar
o'clock this morning.
The shock was slight and Of brief
duration. No damage was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

Mrs. A. c. Westing of New York
City, returned to her home Thurs
day after visiting her sister, Mrs.
Everett Roberts and her niece, Mrs.
Harold Libby of The Melcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22

London, April 21-Captain FREQ
erick E. Guest, the new air secre'
tary, told the House Of Cemons 10 70,
day that if no scheme for disposa'
by the air ministry of Great pm,
aims surplus airships were devisapm
1t might be necessary to dssu%f
them in order to save the eos' v
maintenance and personnel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-22
Bubonic Plague
in Egyptian Port

Alexandra, Egypt, April 2l-bu.
henie plague has broken out mere
and an average Of 35 cases is report
ed daily.
A quarantine 10 being imposed anu
vessels are leaving the port in ofoei
to aveid being held here.