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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

A few friends of Miss Barbara
Haskell gathered at the home of
Mrs. Q. p. Allen, IS PeaE street on
Monday evening to celebrate her
birthday and presented her with a
fine silver mesh bag. The evening
was pleasantly passed with music
and games. Refreshments were
served and the guests departed after
wishing the hostess many more hap
py birthdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Ralph NJ. Sanborn, physical dill
rector of the, Augusta Y. NJ. c. A..
returned Sunday morning from
Orono. where on Saturday evening
he officiated as referee at the Uni
versity of Maine Portland Athletic
Club basketball game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Roy Wheeler. formerly of this city.
who has recently been engaged in the
hardware trade in Lisbon Falls. is
passing a few days in this city. He
will leave in few days for Provi-
dence. r. T., where he has accepted
employment in the same line Of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

The a. & X. electric railroad is
cooperating with the Public Utilities
Commission Of this State in deter
mining the best electric light for
electric cars. This light shall give
the greatest distance at which it is
possible to see a person and yet shall
not be too binding. The work is be-
ing done by Elmer Parhman, chair
man of the investigation committee.
When the proper light is found, it
will be used as a standard for the en-
tire State. For number of days
there have been cars working on the
Winthrop or Weber Pond lines,
equipped with different styles of
lights. Last night the investigators
were using a light which has been
furnished by the Atlantic Shore r. r.
GO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
DonnelIy-Glidden

A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell A. Gid
den, 81 Murray street, at 7.30 Mon
day evening when their oldest daugh-
ter, Mildred Leola, became the bride
of Thomas F. Donnelly of Boston,
Rev. Howard Fl. Brown, pastor of the
Penney Memorial church officiating.
Members Of the immediate families
and intimate friends were present.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Grace, and friends, Anna IL.
Chadwick. Miss Arlene Glidden, sis
ter of the bride was ring bearer the
double ring ceremony being observ I'd.
The wedding march was played by
another sister of the bride, Miss Lu-
Gle. Herbert III. Johnson was best
man.
The brides dress was of navy blue
canton crepe with bead trimmings.
and she wore pearl necklace, the
gift of the groom. Miss Grace Gid
den wore a dress Of navy crepe de
chine with satin trimmings. while the
dress of Miss Chadwick was of navy
satin and georgette. All carried bou-
quets of carnations. The house was
very Hastily decorated with carna-
tons and ferns for the occasion.
After a short wedding trip, MI. and
Mrs. Donnelly will reside in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Roger North OF $50
state street have. been entertaining
MI. ana Mrs. John Lewis Phelon.
Inc. Pheions are on their return from
,ne'r wedding trip. to Quebec. Can
soa. Mr.. Phelon is brother to Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Q Rev. w. J. Layton. pastor of the
GrPn street Methodist church, left
Monday morning for Boston. where
JIG viii pass a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Arthur Pettingill of Lewiston was
a business visitor Monday in this
city, making final arrangements for
the DeGogorza recital which is to be
held soon in City hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Miss Marjorie Austin who under
went surgical treatment for Appendix
citis Sunday evening at the Augusta
General hospital. was reported yes
terday to be getting along finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

The Maine Sheep and Wool GROW
ers' Association will hold its annual
meeting today TUESDAY AZ CT
hall, Augusta. The meeting vi.
open at % o'clock. As the asSor,a
ton now has over 400 members. th,
attendance is expected TO be Iaig,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Miss Mary McGuinness returned
Monday morning to Bangor, where
she Is employed. She has been pass
ting . few days in this city and vicin-
tty with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

In the report OF the chimney fire
at % Bridge street which appeared
in Mondays Journal. the name OF the
occupant Of the house should have
been Arthur leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Miss Catherine Ouellette, who has
been confined TO her home on State
street. for several days by Illness is
able 20 be ont and has resumed her
work at the Genest millinery shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

An. one who intends 10 Join Tie
Cecilia Club and has not received
Ter ticket TO the Mcdowell recital
may obtain il from the treasure
Miss Bradford, at the Penney dcm
crial church on Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

. Scott F'ineld OF Manchester was in
this city Monday making arrange
.nents 10 go to Boston today. He
will visit in that city for a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Miss Margaret Daley and Mis,,'
Lucille and Irene Purinton have &C..
turned TO Auburndale. Mass. TO re-
sumo their studies AT I.asscli. after
enjoying the holidays at their homes
In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Mrs. Mary Paul Patterson, who
has been passing several weeks In
New York. with her son, Lyle Pat
tcrson. has returned to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Miss Elinor Smart. little daughter
cf Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Smart of
Page street. who has been quite i'll,
Is now reported as improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

James N. Pierce. of Houlton is
passing few days in this city on
matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick of
state street have gone to New York
on n few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
LOCAL NOTICE

Old folks dance. Golden Cross hall.
tonight and every Tuesday. Don't
miss this one. Smiths orchestra.
jant0dits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

~ T. Anderson Of Portland, ar
fT ed iu the city. Monday for short
l,Gaincss stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

George Martin was visitor Sat
ul day land Sunday with friends in
Gorham, y. VI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Private home hospital for women.
For particulars inquire of Grace
Rsndstrom. nurse, II Weston
street. Tel. 21S-J, Augusta.
janGdGt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

:. Arthur Eoundv OF Watervillc. was
hfrr. Monday, calling on business
-rjcnds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

II. P. Reed of Weeks Mills was a
business caller Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Alfred II Dostie OF tlns city was a
'eltor SUNDAY in Watcrviilc.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
BONUS BILL
PROTEST MAY
Change ACT
All Nation Objects to Spe-
cial Taxation as Provided
BY House Committee
WANT PEACE SAVINGS
TO PAY SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON. Feb. IL Omitted
Press) ).-Congress today faced a
strong demand from within and
without its ranks that the savings
resulting from the arms conference
be diverted toward paying the sol
diers' bonus, thus avoiding special
taxation.
A storm OF protecting telegrams
from all sections OF the country
Joined with a popular voice In the
Senate and House membership the
opinion that the bonus trainers
should look 10 the arms parley for
more than the $4,000. 900 they
have agreed could safely be counted
on from that source.
II has been officially estimated
that the government will save $780,
100000 a year from the naval holi-
day alone. And on top Of that. re-
ductions in the navy and army per-
sonnel are certain TO be a result OF
the arms conference agreements.
with hundreds OF angry messages
pouring In on them. Republican
members OF the Senate finance COM
mittee and the House ways and
means committee met 10 consider
the special taxes tentatively agreed
upon by the House group. which
has charge OF drawing up the bonus
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
AUCTION union
GARDEN HOMES
To be Offered in Block and
Then Singly to Get Best
Prices
TENANTS TO HAVE
CHANCE TO PURCHASE
I ~ mo rvenInr Tourna1

Special to The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-Sidney
Henry. commercial manager OF the
Emergency Fleet Corporation. an
today that the shipping
Board had approved a plan for the
sale OF the remainder OF its housing
project. The first sales to be made
under the Boards new plan will be
Union Park Gardens at Wilmington.
Delaware. which will be held within
the next few weeks.
Each project vii lbe auctioned as a
whole. and Immediately afterward
the houses will be put up for auction
one by one. The award will be
made on whichever basis shows the
best return TO the government.
In auctioning each project as a
whole prospective purchasers will be
required 10 furnish a list showing
the prices OF the individual proper
ties which make up the total OF
their bid. and the individual tenants
II the properties are sold in this
way, will be given a thlrty-day op-
ton TO purchase their homes from
the lump sum pufthaSei uhneI the
same conditions as to terms that
have been given by the Shipping
Board in its recent sales OF housing
properties, the prices at which the
tenants will have the option being
those submitted by the lump sum
purchaser, plus 10 per cent
II the retail auction proves 10 Of
fer the best return, the properties
will be sold on that basis.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

HELPS STATE
Prisoner Population Reduc-
ed, Workhouse Warden
Informs Inquirers
ONE QUERY COMES
FROM AUSTRALIA

NJ. S. Plummer. warden OF the
New Castle County Workhouse yes
terday received two letters request
ing information on the effect OF pro-
hibition in this state. insofar as Il
relates to the number Of criminals.
One Of the letters was from DR.. R
Hercod. Of the International Tenn
perance Bureau OF Lausanne. switz-
erland and the other letter was from
Mrs NJ. Wells. Of the women's Pro
hibtion Investigation Council. sgd
ney. Australia
Mrs. Wells asked: HAS the in
PRODUCTION OF prohibition had any in
fiuence on the number OF female
offenders In your State? II so. could
you supply any comparative
figures2
The question OF prohibition in the
near future will be submitted to the
people OF Australia
Warden Plummer in replying tC
the letters set forth that the records
OF the workhouse show a decrease OF
6O'per cent in population since tho
tive. The writers were informed
that while the prison population to.
day is but sos, the greatest number
ever confined to the institution wa
GOO.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
men ON rum
TRUCK, BATTLE
Captured After Chase and
Pistol Fight North of
Wilmington
DECLARE CHESTER
is BOOZE CENTER

Following the raid on eight sa-
looms. a cigar store and a lunch
room in Philadelphia yesterday. pro-
hibition agents engaged in a pistol
battle with men driving a truck
load Of booze along the Chester pike
above Wilmington. last nigkt.
For some time. prohibition en-
forcement officials have been receiv-
ing Information that Chester has
been the distributing centre OF
moonshine liquor to nearby towns
Information that a truck loaded
with liquor was on its way to Will
mnigton reached the Philadelphia
dry" Office soon after the raiders
had finished their work for the day
Six agents were sent in a motor
car TO intercept the truck. They
were seen by the two men on the
truck several miles from Chester
The chauffeur put on speed while
the occupants opened fire on the U
S. agents. The Government mer
answered the shots.
The fast Government car soor
overhauled the truck and the occu.
pants gave themselves up. The
truck had two barrels Of whiske el
and a barrel OF alcohol. The truck
and men were taken 70 the Fedora
Building, Philadelphia They said
they were Pasquale Donate anS
Julius Cimaruta, both OF Chester.
The saloon raiders were heade,
u. s Deputy Marshal Tuhl and vii
liam Kelton. in charge Of Philadel
phia enforcement agents.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
GET S116 FOR TWO
RUM-RUNNING CARS

Two automobiles. both Fords, that
Federal dry agents had conhscated
during the past few months. were
sold at public auction at the Post
office Building this morning, United
States Marshal Money being the
auctioneer.
Max Smith, OF Philadelphia, pur-
chased one OF the cars. the only one
in running condition. for s74. The
bidding started at $40.
The othre machine which was
wrecked by the Illicit liquor runners,
brought s42, It being bought by Pat
rick Creenan. Of Bellevue. This
machine was offered at public sale
on January 80 and after being
knocked down" to a woman for S5l
she refused to pay for IL because IL
was not in running condition.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
NEW TREATY
TOPROTECT
]. SON YAP
Pact Also Will Clear Up
Questions in Pacific
Understanding
HARDING BLOCKS
ATTACKS ON PEACE

WASHINGTON. Feb IL. Omitted
Press)-A treaty will be formally
signed between the United States
and Japan finally settling the Zap
controversy.
This treaty will be signed this
afternoon In the State Department
by Secretary Hughes and Baron Shi-
dehara. the Japanese Ambassador
here. These two mcnt negotiated
the settlement embodied In this
treaty.
The zap treaty also clears up
another question concerning the
four Pacific pact for one OF the res
ervations OF the United States to the
treaty was that there must be =
satisfactory settlement between the
United States and Japan regarding
the status Of zap and the other
former German plans In the Pacific
north Of the equator which are under
japanese mandate.
Briefly the treaty provides the
United States shall have free access
10 zap. on entire equality with Japan
or any other nation In everything
regarding the landing OF operation o
Continued on Page ren.)
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
ARREST four
IN DRY RAID
Three Stills, Mash, Some
Liquor Found at Middle
town
HUSBAND, WIFE
ARE AMONG HELD

Three stills. 40 gallons OF mash
and some finished liquor were seized
and four arrests made at Middle
town last night in a series OF raids
by Federal prohibition agents from
this city. assisted by Niddletown po-
lice.
Agents Howard and Leroy. con-
nected with the office OF Federal Pro-
hibition Director Robert b. Elliott,
went from Wilmington to Middle
town by train yesterday afternoon
There they were Joined by J. II.
Fisher, chief. and Nichols Barlow, as
sistant chief. Of the Middletown po-
lice force.
Armed with search warrants they
went TO the home OF James Pierce.
Negro. located within the town. In
bedrooms they found two stills. both
in operation. also mash and liquor.
They placed Pierce and his wife un-
der arrest and took them before Jus
tice Of Peace Stevens. They pleaded
guilty TO Illegal manufacture and
possession OF intoxicating liquors.
The man was held ia $1,000 and the
woman in $500 bail for higher court.
Next the quartet OF officers visited
the home of Jerry Waters, also
Negro. located In the town. There
they found a gallon still in the
kitchen. It was not in operation,
but when Waters was arraigned be
fore Squire Stevens. he. too, pleaded
guilty and was held in $500 bail.
These arrests and seizures made,
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
To BUILD 90
MORE ECARSAT
HARLANPLANT
Philadelphia and Reading
Adds to Original Order
of 35 Coaches
DOING ALL 1T CAN
TO HELP WILMINGTON

Another contract for fifty steel
coaches has been awarded
by the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway to the Harlan plant OF the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation.
This is in addition to the contract for
similar cars given by the
p. & r. to the Harlan plant recent
iy.
Were trying TO do what we can
for Wilmington" remarked an official
OF the Philadelphia & Reading in
announcing the contract.
At the Harlan plant the statement
was made that no word had been
received OF the contract for fifty
coaches.
I'm not surprised at that state
ment, said a p. and r. official when
told that the Harlan plant had re-
ceived no word. FOR the contract
was awarded late yesterday after
noon by the p. and r."
The coaches are to be Of the sub
urban type. somewhat shorter and
lighter than the p. and r. standard
coach. 1t is expected this contract
will give employment to many more
Wilmingtonians in building the cars.
The Reading Railway spent last
year through its purchasing depart
ment, approximately $4,000. 900.
covering payments made by the COM
pany on purchases represented by
35 900 individual orders issued dur
ing the year for a variety Of articles
which included nearly everything
used In the railroad business. from
(Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
FRAZER, negro,
FINDS MASTER"
White Man Gives Him Job,
But Mother Doesn't q
Know Where
HOPES SECOND SON
WILL GET PLACE

Edward Frazier. Negro. OF 11o1
Pasture street. who advertised for
"A Master" IN the Evening Journal
want columns on Thursday night be-
cause ne wanted employment. has
found work. Mrs. Frazier. the Is
year-old mother Of Edward. today
greeted a reporter with a smile when
asked II her son was at work.
Deed he is. ne went 10 work yes
terday morning" she replied an Use
glad too"
Mrs. Frazier was unable TO say
who employed her son or just where
he was at work but said IL cost him
80 cents carefare a day to get to
his work.
According 20 Mrs. Frazier. a col
ored man came 10 her home on
Thursday night with a copy OF the
Evening Journal containing the ad-
vertisement inserted by her son. Tho
man said that his employer, a white
man. had sent him 10 hire her son,
who wanter "A master"
In speaking OF her struggle TO
keep the wolf from her door, Mrs.
Frazier said she was able TO do, but
as she had only one washing a day,
while her two sons. Reuben. 20. and
Edward. %. were out OF work FOR
more than a year. she had got be-
hind in her rent and otker expenses
Reuben. the younger boy, she said
was seeking work and she was hop
ing that he might find an employer
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
SAY IA YLOR INTERPRETED
WITH SOME GLOVE AFFAIRS
MINOVLE PICTURE WORLD
District Attorney BeAieUeS Murder Was
Prompted BY Jealousy Ouer Actress and
Ordered By Wealthy Rirai Who Is Being
Sought-NurSe Thinks Man In Black
MuffIer Shot DouUn Director
BLACKMAT THEORY SHEL WE'D:
MABEL NORNAND QUESTIONED

picion. the chief investigator emerg-
ed with three theories az 20 the
three unknown quantities in the
case-the assassin. the insigator
and the motive.
I The slayer now believed beyond
all doubt TO be the mysterious hgure
in muhier and cap seen leaving the
dead directors home on the evening
OF the crime. lurked behind clump
OF bushes while Taylor talked with
Mabel Normand OF the sidewalk be-
fore his residence. according to
fresh evidence in Woolwine's pos
session today.
2. The instigator, believed 20
have been a wealthy, Jealous rival
OF Taylor has been under constant
surveillance by the police and the
sitting Of statements OF star and
leading lights Of the film world yes
terday at the District Attorneys
Office pointed still more directly TO
this young man.
3. The motive which was al
first thought TO have been black
mail had been definitely establish
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
MUSIC in AIR
FOR ALL SOON
Sermons, Song Also TO be
Delivered by Wireless
Under New Plan
GOVERNMENT TO
CONTROL RADIO

WASHINGTON. Feb. IL Omitted
Press. )-visions Of a wireless Amer
lea transmitting all its news through
the air. staging national musical
comedies. preaching to the nation az
an audience and furnishing every
home in The United States with mu-
sic. were brought into the realm OF
reality when final plans we're drawn
up here today for the meeting OF
radio traflc experts.
All these things will be placed un-
der government regulation in the
commission report experts said.
Representative OF the Depart
ments OF Agriculture, War. Navy.
Postofice and Commerce together
with several outside radio experts
will make up the gathering which
next week Is to map the wireless fu-
ture Of America.
Predictions are made that within
a year a large proportion OF the
homes in America will be provided
with wireless telephone receiving
Instruments.
The air IL now so ciuttered up with
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
MAY TIGHTEN
QUARANTINE
AGAINST SICK
61 New Fever Cases Re-
ported, Guards May
Watch Homes
KEEP CHILDREN UNDER
II YEARSFROM CHURCH

Sixty-one new cases OF scarlet
fever were reported TO the Board OF
Health. this week. making a total
OF 1877 cases now under quarantine
in the city.
or the new cases reported the
Ninth ward leads with 16. Ten new
cases were reported 10 the Board
yesterday and seven were reported
well.
DR.. c. NJ. Handy, president OF the
Board OF Health. who has from the
Beginning OF the epidemic. been
optimistic. admitted this morning
that the disease is gaining and that
more drastic measures such as plac-
ing guards at every home where
scarlet fever exists. may become nee
essary II the disease continues TO in
crease.
'If necessary" said Dr. Handy,
I'VE will place guards and confne
every member OF the house where
disease exists. but we do not feel
that we are yet warranted in
taking such an expensive method
of stamping out the disease.
"The order forbidding the assem-
blage OF children under II years OF
age at any place in the city holds
good until further notice. There is
nothing in the Board OF Health or
der TO prevent the holding OF any
church service tomorrow, but un-
der no conditions will children under
II years be permitted to attend. A
failure on the part OF the church au.
thorities to enforce this rule may
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
FREE TICKETS FOR MOVIES

Invitations TO the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our CLASSIFIED Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
ads and IL your name is there come
to the Journal office and receive
free tickets for two Cwar tax paid
TO see Cecil b. De Miles sat
urday Night" a. the Queen. or Lionel
Barrymore in "Jim, the Pennman,'
at the Arcadia. Tickets good FOR
Monday only. See page 1s today.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
BERGDOLL'S SUIT
STAYS In COURT

WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-colonei
Thomas W. Miller. Alien Property
Custodian. was unsuccessful yester-
day to have the Equity Court dis
miss the suit brought against him
by Grover C. Bergdoll, the draft
Stacker. TO recover property. valued
at $3.50, 600 which Bergdoll says was
unlawfully seized. on behalf OF
Colonel Miller. District Attorney
Pevton Gordon filed a motion 10 dis
miss the petition on the ground that
the enemy character OF the plaintiff'
abrorated the power OF attorney
delegated by him to his mother. Mrs.
Emma c. Bergdon, OF Philadelphia,
who sued in his behalf.
The motion was overruled because
the questions involved were too com
plicated 10 be dealt with In such a
motion. Bergdoll Is at present hid
ing In Germany.