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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-10
Augusta Lodge Directory
sETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, z.
Odd Fellows Hall

Cd0 elbows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. 1. o. O. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening At
$50. Friday, April II, Initiatory de-
gree.
GEORGE r. McCURDY. n. q.
ELLIS E, WALKER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-10

Reports from Sebago say the pros
pect is that fishing in that lake will
not start much before April 20.
Conditions have not been favorable
for an early going out of the ice. the
best sign now being a raise of water
of about an inch per day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-10

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at s o'clock.
GEORGE Fl. wADLEIGH. Capt.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-04-10

If the plans of the endowment fund
committee and trustees of Westbrook
Seminary work out, that institution
will become a Junior college and
conservatory of music, a change that
will mean a larger faculty. more
buildings and more students.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
CONFESSION TOMURDER
TAYLOR IS GIVEN CREDENCE

Los ANGELES, Cal, March a,-The
latest confession OF the murder OF
William Desmond Taylor. film director
received by the polio. hero in letter
mailed from an unnamed Connecticut
city. Was Inado by man who described
himself AZ ''an svcnsing husband IL
was disclosed today by Captain OF
Detectives Adams.
The officers are Withholding the
name of the city from which the con-
fe.s-lon' was received and the name
signed to the document while they are
crdcavoring to learn more Of the
writer.
according 20 tho letter. the film d.
rector had an affair with the
writer's wife. Later the director had
"scorned' her, tho wife confessed to
hc, husband. and the two OF them
planned vengeance" the letter. re-
counted.
The Confession stated tina; the
night OF tho murder. Feb. /. tho writer
and hi. wifc drove in an automobile TO
within two blocks OF the Taylor bun
galow. There ,hoy parked their ear.
From a distance they saw Mabel Nor
mand, film actress. leaving the apart
mcnt being escorted 10 her motor car
by tho director and they also saw
Henry Peavey. Taylor's negro servant.
talking with William Davis, Miss Nor
mand'- chauffeur.
While Taylor was talking with Miss
Normand. the Confession continues
the scorncd' wlfr slipped thru the
omen front door of tho directors bum
galow and unlocked the back door for
her husband to enter. when Taylor
returned. the wife and husband con-
frontcd him.
Portions OF the letter concerning the
actual meeting and tho killing were
not given out but according to other
portions tho wifo after Taylor had
been slain. ief. by tho back door. which
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

In two hours, II minutes and ass sec
onds, Harry IIartz third, hours II
minutes 1885, seconds. Frank l.. Ell
lott, fourth. hours % minutes and
Piss seconds. Eddie Hearne. nth,
hours % minutes and 1920 seconds
and Joe Thomas, sixth, two hours, 2s
minutes. 1910 seconds.
Eddie Miller. the only other racer to
last to the finish was tagged in his
l90th lap.
This was the opening race for tine
1922 national speedway championship
and Milton who won it was the 1921
speedway champion. Milton, as was the
case in the contest called off last Sat
day when rain made the course
and kept 1t thruout except for ten or
twelve laps when De Palma led him.
When Milton was getting the
checkered flag at the finish. the large
crowd was on its feet fearful OF an
accident as Joe Thomas across the
field from tho grandstand blew two
tires at once.
An ambulance started for the scene
and hundreds OF spectators ran
the spot. however. Thomas car came
limping into tho pits. where as his pit
crew had dashed to his assistance and
had not returned. he had to change
tires himself
Thirteen drivers started and seven
finished.
National championship point. and
prizo money won today were an
nounced as follows: Milton 500 points
and 10000.
Murphy. $50 and 5000 Hartz. 40
and $1,000. Elliot. so and 5000. Hearnc
and 81 .oeo. Thomas 3o and $500. Miller
% and 500.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
10000 SUICIDES
IN U. S. IN 1921
Disturbed Economic Condi.
tions and Aftermath of
War Given As Causes

NEW YORK, March 5.-Reaction
following the war was blamed tonight
by Save-a-Lafe league for the large
number OF suicides in 1921. 10000 of
which were estimated to have taken
place in this country. The number of
cases brought to the attention OF the
league 12,1A of which $40 were males
and 1874 females.
This waste of life-thc result OF re-
cent disturbed economic conditions
and the aftermath of the war" said n
report by Harry NJ. Warren, president
of the league. has caused commercial
failures. loss Of employment and much
real suffering.
THE growing complexity OF our
modern life tho feverish unrest.
crimes, divorces. Questionable dress.
unhappy home relations. the decline OF
religious sentiment and other things
have caused dcranged nerves, dcpres-
sion and less sclf-control.
with improved business. which is
sure to come, the suicide ratc will be
reduced and prosperity and happiness
Will return
Ono of the striking features of tho
report Is the number OF suicides OF
children which was Az in 1919: 707 in
1920 and SIS In 1921. There also were
500. war veterans among the suicides
last year.
All classc, of society werc included
In the list OF those who took their own
lives. There were 10 editors, 40 stud
crts. 81 school teachers, Fl clergy
men, 10 brokers. 81 Judges and Jaw
yers. Sc physicians. Z mayors. SIS heads
OF large corporations. rs millionaires,
20 wealthy women and 30 bankers, in
cluding 81 bank presidents.
Tho oldest suicide was 100 years old
and the youngest years. All sorts
of reasons were given by the victims.
one man hanged himself because his
wife was too good for him.
Another because his wife was spend
ing all his money: another because he
could not stand tho noise of "A neigh
bor's piano and another because his
wife refused 10 kbps him. ono spins, or
took poison. leaving IA notc that mo
man In III. worlo ia good enough for
me- and n mother took her life be-
cause her son wouldn't marry to please
her. One man left n noto stating
Beware OF grass widows' and an
other killed himself for the good OF
the T. w. w"
In New York City there were $40 sui
cides last year. an Increase OF l0S over
1920.
ireland has fewer suicides than any
country on earth Mr.. Warren declared
In his comment on wSrld conditions.
Germany leads the world, especially
in child suicide.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
CONGRESS FACES SESSION MUCH
LONGER Than Was ANTICIPATED

to dispose of all Of tho treaties be-
fore taking up tho tariff or bonus bills
in the senate. Appropriation bills. ad-
mtnistration spokcsmcn declare. are
advanced moro than usual at this
date. duo to tho operations OF tho
new budget system but much delay
In tho army nnd navy appropriation
measures IL expected.
The first administration broadsidc
, in behalf OF tho four power Pacific
treaties Is to come tomorrow in the
senate from Senator New OF Indiana.
Republican member Of th. foreign re-
lauons committee and confidant or
President Harding. During the week
opponents also expect to get into ac-
ton but tho real fight. over rcscrva-
tions is now under the surface" with
prospects OF II not reaching the open
floor for several weeks. Friends of
tho four power treaties continue to
express optimism over the prospects
OF ratification despite tho conceded
opinion generally OF the long and hard
fight facing the four power measure.
The compromise soldiers bonus
measure drafted by Republican mem
bers OF the house ways and uicnns
committee is to be laid before the full
committee this week and possibly
brought before party conferences.
That material changes yet may, face
tho bonus legislation before II is fin
ally evolved is being predicted widc-
ly.
Tho senate tomorrow will continue
the fight over the proposal to enlarge
the appropriations committee. similar
10 the new house procedure under tho
budget system.
Tho change is being fought as
proposed concentration OF power"
Senate leaders also hope this week
to begin consideration of the depart
mcnt of Justice measure to create a
number of federal Judges to relieve
congestion i'm federal courts. These
measures are to he sandwichcd be-
tween the four power treaty discuss
sion with the latter scheduled to got
exclusive right of way In another week
or. ton d1Ns
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
PROHIBITION NAVY"
IS NEARLY PREPARED

WASHINGTON, u. c, March b.
The prohibition navy" will he ready
for operation in Atlantic coastal wat
crs In search OF liquor .mugglers some
time this month, it was declared to-
nigh, at enforcement headquarters
Arrangements have bcru completed
officials said whereby tho prohibition
bureau - to have the use of enhmar-
Inc chasers rot now being used by the
coast guard.
Nine of these little craft arc said to
he Immediately available for transfer
to dry law commanders. II was
learned that prohibition authorities
contemplate screen of swift ships OPP
Grating from Maine 10 Florida aud IN
the Gulf of Mexico to prevent the
landing of illici, alcohol. While tho
coast guard will retain the titlo to
the subms rine chasers. tho prohibition
bureau will bear the expense of their
operation. Enforcement agents will
be on board each boat.
Whether the ships will fly special
prohibition flag while on their new ser
vice has not been decided but Com
missioner Haynes has received several
more or less appropriate suggestions
for a design for an emblem.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

The first object of the cabinet, there
fore. is the re-establishment OF order
in F'iume. To this end 800 Carabineers
have been sent to reinforce an equal
number of carabineers already in
Fiumc. A brigade of infantry also is
on the spot. The army corps at Tri-
este, also has been ordered to supply
further forces if these should be con-
sidered necessary.
FIUME, Mar. 5.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press s)-Perfect order was
maintained here today. The city bore
its usual Sunday aspect. Tho prin-
cipal streets of the city were crowded
with people discussing tho events of
last week when Fascist and former
D'Annunzio legionnaires carried out a.
coup d'etat forced President Zanella
to relinquish office and installed
new government.
Only the post office, tho telegraph
headquarters, the municipal buildings
and the palace were guarded by armed
volunteers today. The remainder of
the city showed no evidence OF the
military occupation.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Mar. s.
The second year OF the Harding ad-
miuistration finds congress graphing
with the soldiers bonus. tariff. ship
subsidy. appropriation bills and scores
Of other measures. with tho Novem-
ber elections awaiting to act as a
problem scale to determine tho poll
ticai success OF tho results achieved.
In the face OF tho almost daily length
ening program. Republican leaders
virtually have forgotten their previ-
Gus juno adjournment goal and many
now are talking OF July as the wind
up date.
The treaties arc TO be paramount
in tho senate and the bohus bill in
the house. broadly speaking. during
the next few weeks. with the prob
ability Of tho tariff bill being report
cd to tho senate within ton days or
two weeks. Republican leaders hope
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
GIRL BRAVES DEATH TO
SUMMON THE DOCTOR

BOISE, Idaho. March b..Ncllic
Hacksma, l2-ycar-old girl. daughter OF
"a rsnchman living some miles from
Grandvicw. n small town ifty miles
from Boise. was aroused at o'clock
Wednesday morning who told her sho
must get the services OF n physician
shortly How success and surprise
crowned Noilic's pcrilous trip across
tho Snake river was told in story
that reached Boise today.
The little girl saddled a horse and
started on a cold trip Reaching Snake
river she found the doctors house was
on the other side OF the river and her
calls unhcard.
Nothing daunted tho girl embarked
ON n skiff she found tied to the shore
for. the dangerous crossing. Confused
In shc dark and numbcd bv the bitter
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

the husband locked after her and she
then hurried TO their automobile and
started ;Sn engine in readiness for II
quick departure when he rcJoIncd her.
Then the husband LEFT calmly By the
would not bo recognized II he were
seen. Joined hi. wife and drove away
with her.
The police state that they place a
certain amount Of crcdoncc in tho
confession Captain Adams declared
the handwriting OF tho ''confcssor"
was similar to that OF Edward Il.
Sands. missing former butlcr-s.crc-
'sry tn Taylor. but pointed out tho
contents prcciuded It having been
written by Sands who was not married.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

cold the girl failed to put directly
across the river and was carried down
tho swift current several miles be-
fore she managed to make the further
side. Walking back along tho river
bank she reached store and after
gaining entrance sought to telephone
the physician but found the telephone
limo down.
n neighboring ferryman was fouscd
who got out his car. taking the child
to Grandview where she told h,r story
to physician aud he at once returned
To tho childs home with her as guide
Reaching the ranch about midday the
child found that tho stork had arrived
In her absence and left twins. "A boy
and girl. Despite lack of attention the
mother is reported to be doing we'll ard
tho twins lusty and vigorous.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
Wind CAUSES PORTIONS OF
OPERA HOUSE RUINS TO FALL

Several tons of bricks fcli from the
walls of the fire swept Grand Opera
House as the result OF a 80 mile gallo
that began at o'clock sunday morn
ing. The wind for time threatened
to blow down some OF the remaining
walls and caused the police and fire
departments TO stretch ropes around
the building to block off tho danger
zone.
Large cracks in tho ragged and fire
Scared walls that stood to n height
of nearly seven stories In come places.
were nomentariiy expected to fall as
the strong winds struck them with
such force as to sway them back and
forth several inches.
At nm carly hour sunday morning
n small crowd of curious onlookers
gathered at different places around
the building. The crowd increased
during the day until late In the after
noon many still fingered in anticipa-
lion that tho swayinE tower would
fall.
The outside west wall had fallen.
until but the height of ono story was
still standing. Tho inner west wall
had fallen even with the ground. while
a portion of tho north wall near tho
Federal building showed n large gap
toward the cast end. and tn tho weak
rned and swayinE condition WIS cN-
pected to fall at any tune.
Belief that the Fedora, building
would not he damaged should tho
north wall fall was entertained be-
cause the wind was coming from a
north westerly direction.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
HUGE GRAIN SELLING
FIRM IS ORGANIZED
Largest Selling Company in
World Membership Passes
$4,000 Mark

CHICAGO. H.. March 5.-Officers OF
the United States Grain Growers. Inc,
today announced incorporation OF the
United States Grain Growers Sales
company n subsidiary organization
which plans to operate at once in the
Chicago. Kansas City. Omaha, Indian
apolis. and Minneapolis markets. The
subsidiary organization according TO
officers OF the United States Grain
Growers will be the largest grain sell
ing firm in the world. More than no.
600. .o0O bushels of grim VIII be mark
ctcd each year by the selling company
on present membership basis, officials
said.
The United States Grain Growers
Sales company will be enabled to en-
gage in "A general grain business and
flee in June 1920 by President Wilson.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
URGES U. S. ACCEPT
HENRY FORD'S OFFER

CHICAGO. Ill, March 5.-Acceptance
by the government OF Henry Ford =
offer for the Muscle Shoals project In
Alabama. was urged today In reao-
luton adopted by the Chicago Fedora
tion OF Labor.
John Fitzpatrick. president: Of the
Chicago Federation characterized Mr.
Ford's offer as tho lesser OF two owl.
asserting that under the Ford regime.
the workers would have better
chance to obtain part ownership in the
future. lie expressed belief however
that the Ford offer to the government
was too low
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
NUMBER OF DEAD IN
WRECK REACHES is

CLEVELAND, Ohio. March S.--The
list Of dead from the collision of
New York Central express train and
an automobile bus at rsiuesvilia
crossing late Friday night remained
three injured would recover One of the
victims, Mrs. Frank Fridebaugh. was
buried at Fairport today. Practically
all OF F'airport, the home OF twelve
Of those killed. attended the funeral.
Tho state public utilities commission
will open an investigation into the
collision tomorrow.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
FRED NIELSEN QUITS
STATE DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March s.
CBy The Associated Prcss)-Resigna-
ton OF Fred *. Nielsen, solicitor OF
the department of state, Will be an
nounccd shortly after the return OF
Secretary Hughes from n vacation in
bermuda. 1t was learned today. Mr..
Nielsen was named to his present Of
perform all the functions OF grain firms
The appointment was largely in recon
milton of efficient work at Paris, In
1919. whcro Mr.. Nielsen, then assist
ant solicitor OF tho department, was
an American representative At the
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

WASHINGTON. II. c., Mar. 5.-A
forecast OF great industrial improve
ment for tho month OF March was
made today by tho United States em-
ploymeut service in connection with
the monthly report OF employment
conditions in tho United States
Reports from 23t of tho principal
industrial centors. with but few cN-
ceptions. SHOW general improvement
i'm employment conditions" Director
Jones of tho service announced. and
breathe an enthusiastic spirit of hope
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
FORECAST GREAT INDUSTRIAL
IMPROVEMENT DURING MARCH

and confidence in the future. Wealth
or permitting. March will begin an
era of great activity"
Employment conditions showed
practically no alterations durins
February, however. according to the
bureaus studies, only one-hslf Of 1
per cent more men being reported on
payrolls at tho months end than at
its beginning,
New York City reported an increase
In employment OF 10 per cent while
Chicago had a decrease OF r-2 OF per
cent
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
BIG CROWDS HEAR
|R|SHMEN DEBATE
Intensive Campaign Starts To
Obtain Acceptance OF
Treaty

DUBLIN. March s.-tRy the A.eo-
cInted Prcss)-The crowds which gath
cred today for the opening OF the CAM
paign in favor OF acceptance OF tho
Anglo Irish treaty were notable not
only because OF their vast proportions.
but also because the high degree of
enthusiasm cvinccd.
Tho orators. In addition 10 Michael
Collins and Arthur Griffith, included
Joseph McGrath, minister OF labor.
William Cosgrovc. minister for home
affairs, and other leaders In tho pro-
visIonal government.
Two platforms were constantly en-
ploycd by the speakers. With the OK
ccption OF n minor flag incident when
girls and women toro down free state
tri-color. perfect order was maintained
by the Republican police. Mr. Collins.
in "a long speech. defended the treaty
lie asserted that once tho Free state
was established. tho union OF north
cast Ulster, with the remainder OF
ireland was certain. lilo expressed
determine ion to proceed to tho cstab-
iishmcnt OF a police force despite tho
warnings OF Eamonn Do Valera.
1t would not be political force TO
protect "A special section but would be
for tho protection OF every citizen in
Ireland.
Mr.. Grifn,h's address was brief.
Both he and Michael Collins pointed
to British troops leaving ireland as
being proof that Ireland had not been
betrayed.
The position In tho northeast. MIR.
Collins said was not ideal. but there
were only two alternative issues
coercion or conciliation. Whichever
alternative was adopted must be
adopted whoichcartcdly. All were
agreed agains, coercion but tho treaty
contained forces for persuasion which
would bring the northcas, into bank
ruptcy II 1t stayed out OF the Free
state.
BELFAST. ireland. Mar. 5.-tBy
Tho Associated rrcss.)-Thc firing
which occurred during the greater
portion OF last night at various points
in tho city, continued thruout tho day
and as evening advanced became IN
ccssant only few casualties have
been reported.
Worshipcrs returning home from
morning service in the Townshend
street Presbyterian church were fired
on. Tonight most of the churches
were sparsciy attended owing to tho
inccssant machine gun fire.
LONDON. Eng, Mar. b.--Belfase
reports to tho Press association. say
that up to 10 o'clock tonight. one per-
son had been killed and fifteen treat
cd. at hospitals for wounds.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06
MOUNT VESUVIUS IS AGAIN
Interruption; LAVAP0URSOUT

candesccnt stones. Liquid lava poured
out from N" crater in streams and
in the - hours since tho disturbance
began. lava has covered nm area of
10000 square feet. The temperature
Fahrenheit.
Professor Mali Adsir. director Of the
observatory on Nesuvius, descended in
to the crater at tho beginning Of the
eruption. Tho heat scorched his face
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

NAPLES. March 5.-tBy The Asso-
ciated Press, Mount NesuNius again
IL in eruption. Tho phenomenon began
with two mild shocks of earthquake
which were followed by the cola psc
of the erupttve cone 200 feet high,
which stood inside the crater.
The fall of tho cone was accom-
panied hy rumhlinEs and explosions
and the throwing ont of ashes and In
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-03-06

slower than that made by Pietro Bor-
dino in one lap when he whirled
around the mile and quarter track In
IS 4-5 seconds. an average OF III miles
Bordino's time in this lap was said
to have been the fastest ever made on
n mile and a quarter track by car
OF 1s5 inch piston displacement.
Ralph De Palma, was making an
average OF I12 miles an hour when he
was forced out OF the race by a broken
piston. Jimmy Murphy finished second