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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03
Her Dark Deed

Mary had little lamb,
It's fleece was black as tar:
She sold it as a bag of coal,
And drives her motor car.
Toronto Telegram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

The Government Labor Board
should be abolished says Gompers
This is easily understood. 1t re-
viewed the shopmcns plea and en-
abled the public to learn the facts,
(which did not support labor's conten-
ton. SO the strike was doomed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

1t is refreshing to learn that despite
his prominence the man charged with
racing VIM. NJ. Wood, Jr., when the
latter was killed was not let off with
a fine but had to go to jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03
Maine Gossip
Autumn Song

| Autumn Song
! Dear. do YOU hear me callingo
! The woods are grey and cold
! Sadly the leaves are falling
/ In showers of rudy gold.
! All. yes. the bold is turning
/ To brown. but don't repine
| For, ever redly burning,
| The rowan berries SHINE!
! Symbolic'ly they're showing
My love. sincere and true,
Which day and night is burning
| For you-for you-for YOU.
In Boston Sunday Post.
The Bangor & Aroostook railroad
has purchased two new parlor cafe
| cars. One will be named the Penob-
scot and the other the Aroostook.
DR.. Henry S. Burrage of Portland.
State historian, with wife and two
daughters, has left for California
where they will pass six months.
II. H. Frerro OF Bath went to
Portland, Saturday, where he met his
brother. Ambrose Frerro OF Mime
sofa. This is the first time the
brothers have met for 80 years.
They are planning to have grand
and glorious time. After a visit in
Bath they will go to New Brunswick
to visit at their home.
The Rockland Chamber of Com
merce sent an invitation to Gerard
Alan Abbott of Lancaster. Ky, to go
to Rockland to be the secretary there,
but evidently Abbott likes the south
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

In view Of the subsequent tri-
umphs of John +. Braden on the
race track it is interesting to recall
the bedtime prayer of little
Pressure Isle girl the~night after the
horse was beaten at Caribou: 20
Lord bless poor John +. Braden and
all the rest that need it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

Laura +. Brown, cruel and abusive
treatment. Frank G. Cox VS. Roxie
NJ. Cox, adultry. Mildred +. Smith
VS. Ernest f.. Smith, cruel and abus-
i've treatment. Gladys A. Macleod
VS. Charles Albert Macleod, cruel
and abusive treatment. Della Pratt
VS. Dana f. Pratt. INVESTIGATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

Let's assert ourselves and recognize
our obligations to the weather-man
even if it makes the coal dealer sore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03
INSULTS INTELLIGENCE

Abdul Medjid, the prospective new
Sultan Of Turkey. has expressed 4
wish for American assistance. He
pleads that the Turks have no
means Of letting the people Of Amer
lea know what kind Of people we are
and what We think"
Is there nowhere in the Koran
allusion made to a tree being known
by its fruit?
Really, the remark does credit
neither to Americans nor to the new
Sultan. assuming. as he does, that we
are ignorant Of the deliberate hsllish-
ness Of the Turks in their treatment
Of the Armenians and their calami-
tous control over those so unfortunate
rs to come under Turkish dominion.
de insults American intelligence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03


A difference over the salary to be
fusal Rockland offered $4,000 but
Mr.. Abbott demanded $500.
The blacksmith shop of Fred
Coombs at Whitcfeld is ten feet
onto the road, according to the sur
veyins which has been made by the
Lincoln county commissioners. Last
year the road along that way was
improved and elevated about ten
feet, putting the shop somewhat be-
low the road level. NJ. Coombs
threatened to bring suit. The sur
vcying showed the shop to he in the
roadway. 1t is reported that Mr..
Coombs will move his shop back but
will still insist upon damages.
\ survey of the New England
States to locate positions in various
civil occupations for officers of the
regular army who are to be dis
charged urdcr the provisions Of the
act Of June 80 1922, is being made
been sent by the adjutant general of
J the army to each officer to be dis
charged informing him of the de-
sire of the War Department to be of
assistance and asking him if assist
ance is desired and for information
Is to his special, qualifications.
,, Mrs. Frederick L. Abbott of Maine
is president of the 1914 State FEEDER
alton Presidents club. Mrs, Henry
3. Fall of Texas is vice president and
Miss Vida NeWsomc Of Indiana sec
retary- treasurer. This club is made
up of the State Federation Presidents
. Of the 1914 Biennial at Chicago. 1t
was organized at Hot Springs, Ark
ansas, 1918, its object being to pre-
serve and promote the friendship and
interstate spirit of its members and
to serve humanity in such ways as
the General Federation shall direct.
Evidence" is what the Maine Pub
licity Bureau calls the clever booklet
which gives splendid reflection of
the work accomplished BY the Bureau
since its Inauguration. The front
cover carries a clear picture of the
interior of the office. Other interest
ing cuts in the booklet are an ex-
terror view of the building, n picture
of the busy season corps of workers
and a view Of the Office where the
mail is handled. The "cvidence" as
picked from many Of commentator
received.
"Jammod' radio programs, which
result in a battle of music and
tumble of talk, caused by two Boston
iroadcasting stations sending out
programs nightly at the same time
on the same wave length, if not
checked, bid fair to disrupt radio re
cciving in New England Radio fans
throughout New England who listen
in at night to try and get entertain
ment are up in arms over the con-
tlnued tanning" of the air. The
trouble has been brewing for months,
but has now reached an open breach,
and the battle is on. Charles Kol-
ster, United States radio inspector in
charge Of the New England district,
declares that he is powerless to
straighten out the mxup, through
lack Of legislation. The only solu-
ton of the difficulty. the only hope
and salvation for radio, and peace for
the public, is the passage Of the
White bill by Congress. declared In
speCtor holster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

better, because he has declined to go
A difference over the salary to be
paid evidently resulted in the re-
fusal. Rockland offered $4,000 but
Mr.. Abbott demanded $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

And Maine has the "makins" for
the healthiest State In the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. NJ.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at s o'clock.
GEORGE II. WADLEIGH. Capt.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

Russia Still Needs Food.-Headline
On which to fight the world7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. s. Ladies of the G. A. r. Regular
meeting in G.. A. r. hall first and third
Tuesday of each month at $50 2. NJ.
JENNIE, NJ. DAVIS. Pres.
ADA NJ. HAYES, Sec.
fph2 TN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03
JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 8.

Meetings at 7.30 2. NJ. every second
and fourth Tuesday.
JOHN c. HOWES. c. r.
G.. S. PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-03
Augusta Lodge Directory
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. |. o. o. E.
Regular meeting Friday evening at
$50 O'Clock. Friday, oct. 6, lnitiatory
degree.
GEORGE r. McCURDY. n. G.
ELLIS L. WALKER. Scc'y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
SEVEN TREATIES
 HANDED SENATE
 BY PRESIDENT
President Harding Appears in Person with Arms
 Conference Treaties.

WASHINGTON, Eco. i0-Presi dent Warren G. Harding laid the treaties evolved from the armament conference before the Senate ap- ros, ing in person this afternoon, for the third time since he tcok his cath.
 President Harding declared the new agreements would serve to put an end to contradictions, remove ambiguities, and establish clear unders anding.'
 The President submitted the seven treaties including the five power naval armament treaty, four power Pacific treaty. submarine and poison gas treaty, two treaties supplemental to the armament treaty, and two Chinese treaties.
 These treaties, said the President. were interwoven in general scheme of peace and contained noth- ing which commits the United States to any kind of alliance, en- tanglement or involvment."
 The President referred to the un- ratified Versailles treaty and said lit was drawn in response to mani fest to a world hunger" for better relationships and that the treaties submitted today were drawn in ra- spence to the same desire but with out any provision accept "to pro- mote peace
 Reviewing briefly the situation in the Far East, the President de- clared the conference, through the Ear Eastern agreement had dissi- pated all apprehension of territorial greed in that quarter and the Sen ate ratification of the Far Eastern treaties will stabilize a peace, the breaking of which that is not a shadow of reason or real excuse"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
NEW SCHEME OF TAX FOR
 BONUS CASH
Increase of Inheritance Tax Suggested by New York
 Representative.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10-In the House today. Representative Nathan D. Perlman, Republican of New York introduced a bill proposing a general increase in the inheritance tax. This increase is designed to yield an ad. ddional $500, 900 900 yearly revenue Perlman said this would go long way toward paying the soldier ; bonus.
 1t is announced that the House ways and means subcommittee has reached a full agreement on the sol diers' bonus tax program. It is un. derstood the committee has decided against any tax on bank checks.
 It is understood the subcommittee agreed upon a tax of 2A per cent on the undivided profits of corporations and a slight increase in the parcel post rates. These increases will yield $20000.000 yearly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Curgle Plot Is Discovered
 "Izzv" Finds One New Way

German names, Einstein. whose knowledge of Hebraic patronymics is more than academic, said:
 These look like ringers"
 ''They are all good churchgolnS Jews." protested the driver.
 We shall see" rspifei law and he ordered the trackman 10 cah on M Wilson"
 Wilson denied th1t he bslonged to the congregation. but exfisined th.it someone recently had called on hin and asked him if he desired to our chase good wine. Einstein safi. Tho wine was the rrnpep'y of ' "o'@n"v liquor concern which. tha pr Ih ,hfioa agert declared. has bran in si rilar trouble on two iarey'ors ccc sons. Wilson's story resulted i1 .Ae arrest of the driver and his helper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Kidnapping of Unionists Is Viewed with Serious
 ness by British.
SINN FEN LEADER
 WARNED BY BRITISH
Kidnapped Persons Bein g Held But Whereabouts
 Not Made Public.

LONDON, Feb. 10.-It was an- nounced in the House of Commons this afternoon that British Premier Lloyd George has notified Michael Collins that Irish kidnapping show cd the necessity for British troops in Ulster.
 It was also announced that the Northern Irish Parliament has been assured that a number of British Regiments of troops in Ulster will be increased to any extent necessary for protection of the inhabitants.
 Winston Churchill, Secretary for Colonies, stated in the House of Commons that it was impossible at the present time to give the date for the completion of the withdrawal of British troops from Ireland.
 The situation created by the kid mapping of Ulster Unionsts still re- mains grave in Northern Ireland The government has no information as to the release of prisoners or their whereabouts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10

NEW YORK. Feb. 10-'Izzy' Fin mein. versatile prohibition agent. saw something peculiar in the name "M. Wilson" on a list of 90 alleged mem bers of a synagogue to whom wine was being delivered and he decided 70 investigate. His ethnological study resulted in the arres. of Herman Cohen and his assistan- Jacob Le- vine. on charges of having violated the Volstead law and the confisca- <son of e cases Of wine
 The wine was being delivered for "sacramental purposes on the pur- ported authority of two rabbis. "Izzy'' looked over the list of ostensible wor shippers wbsch the truck driver car ried. Pointing his finger at a mum Der of apparently Yankee, Irish and
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Haynes Takes Hard Swat
 at Citizens Generally

COLUMBUS, O.. Fob. 10.-Prohibi. ton Commissioner Roy Haynes. ad dressing the State Dry Law Enforce ment Convention this afternoon. de clared that apathctic citizens and lethargic public officials are the two outstanding difficulties in the way of better enforcement of prohibition.
 Commissioner Haynes asserted that drinking" among the young people and in society must be regarded as a national fad and not a permanently entrenched custom.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Stripped of Moonshine
 Then Man Loses His Bride

BOSTON, Feb. 10-AntoniO Silvia, arrested at Springfield two weeks ago. with six quarts of mOonshine that he was bringing to his wedding, and held in jail there since, lost not only his liquor. but his bride.
 When his case came up in Federal Court here Silvia pleaded guilty, and the court was about to declare sen tence when the prosecuting attorney announced that Silvia's brideto-be had been married to another.
 Judge Peters said Silvia apparently had suffered almost enough and de clared the sentence to be one more day in jail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
NEW CABLE TO
 ALASKA URGED
 BY OFFICIAL
General Squier Emphatic in Demand for Cable
 Oriental Link Needed.

SEATTLE. Feb. 10.-A Times spe cial from Washington. D. C., this afternoon says General Squier chieI Of the U. S. Signal Corps. today emphatically told the House appro- pri5tions committee that the Wash ington-Alaskas cable should be re- garded as the first step in the gov ernment's trans-Pacific cable.
 General .Squer urged the approprl- ation of $1.500,000 for replacing the present Wasirngton-Alaska cable and system in reaching the Orient by di- rect wire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
MRS. 0BENCHA|N
 HEARS EVIDENCE
Testimony Against Woman Accused of Killing
 Sweetheart Begins.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10.-Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain. charged with the murder of her alleged sweetheart, J. Belton Kennedy. heard the first testimony today against her.
 Dr. A. F. Wagner. county autopsy surgeon, and J. D. Kennedy, father of the slain man, testified as to kennedy's death from gunshOt wounds inflicted as he walked up the steps of his bungalow, his summer home at Beverly Glen.
 Two figures of Kennedy's body showing the wounds were shown to the jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Will Be Executed By Gas
 Convicted Men Will Die

GIBSON CITY, Nev, Feb. 10.-The exeer ion of the first two men in the country 10 be sentenced to death by lethal gas has been set for the week ending April 22 The condemned men. Hugh Sing. ot Carson City, and Gee Jon. of San Francisco, Chinese Tong men convicted of the murder of Warg Lee at Nina. New. August e7. 1921. were brought to the state prison here from the Mineral county jail. a. Hawthorne.
 A motion for new trial was de- nfed, but their attorney announced than he would appeal to the State
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Naval Officers Named
 For Scrapping Report

WASHINGTON Feb. 10-Secre- tary of Navy Denby today appointed a special board of naval officers to technically study the status of the construction of the battleships Wash ington and West Virginia. Follow ing this study and report it will be determined which one will be com pleted under the naval treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
TWO ARE QUESTIONED.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. b. Arthur Hoyt, screen actor, who said he had known William D. Taylor, murdered movie director, for six years. and a Captain Robertson, who said as an officer of the Am erican Army, he had met Taylor overseas while Taylor was an off cer in the British Army, presented themselves to the District Attorneys office last night The two men went to the office in answer to summons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10

Supreme Court on the ground that death by lethal gas, "cruel or un- usual punishment, is prohibited by the Nevada constitution.
 The state prison board has not pro vided for cell and apparatus for use in the gas execution required under the new state law. The statute provides that the exact day of execu- ton shall be left to the discretion of the prison warden, who is to place the prisoner in the lethal chamber for several days and turn on the gas at night while the condemned man is asleep.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Hard Luck
 Burglar; You Said it

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10- Charles Howard. arrested last night charged with burglary, is said by the police to be the most unfortunate of his kind ever taken into custody.
 Howard lis charged with 51 burglaries during the past month and the loot amounts to less than most burglars get on a single job.
 Howard told the police he robbed five. stores on one night and got $50.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
MAN BEING HELD
 IN KANSAS FOR TAYLOR MYSTERY
Claims He Left Los Angeles on Night of Murder
 Any Connection Denied.

TOPEKA, Kans., Feb. 10.-The authorities are holding a man giv- ing his name as Walter S. Under wood, who distinctly resembles Ed ward Sands, William D. Taylor mi0sing butler.
 Underwood said he knew Taylor intimately. Underwood left Les Angeles On the night of the mur- der. He said he believed he knew who shot Taylor but denies connec- tion with the case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Law Enforcement Commissioner For Windy City

CHICAGO. Feb. 1O-,Mayor W. N Thompson today formally created tha post of Law Enforceme.t Commits sioner to his cabinet and appolnt ei Rev. John H. Williamson. Methodist minister as first incumbent. The new commissioner is given supreme power over law violators from the highes. city official 10 the lowest crook on he street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Bank Cashier Believed
 Snort Sum of $75,0O0

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Feb. i0.--Rob- ert Y. Conroy, cashier of the Citi- zens, National Bank of Hammond. New York. is held following his ar rest last night. Federal and state bank examiners are making further examination of the cashiers booS5. His shortage is said 10 be S75,e9Q. The bank has been closed by ,hs directors
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Revolutionists
 In Mexico
 Burning Bridges

FL PASO. Tex. Feb. 10.-Reyolu- tionists have burned two bridges be- tween Juarez and Chihuahua City and also Torreon. This is according 10 a telegram received in Juarez to, day
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Centralia Police Chief Receives 1. w. w. Threats

CENTRALIA, Wash. Feb. 10. The chief of police today re- ca.ved a letter signed 'I. W. w." and 70. B. U." threatening to dynamite the proposed American Legion Memorial Building to be constructed here ho1oring the four Armistic Day disorder vic tins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
Secure Derrick to Move
 Cow from Slippery Street

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio Feb. 10.- When a cow slapped on South Yankee road the golice were called to help the animal to her feet. They could do nothing. A wrecking crew from a garage was called and derrick used to assist the animal to her feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR SAYS
 HE WILL STICK
Department Official in State ment Denies Rumor He
 Is to Resign.

WASHINGTIN, Feb. 10.-Secre- tary of the Interior A. B. Fall today took notice of widespread rumors being circulated that he would shortly resign from the secretary ship and leave the cabinet of President Harding.
 T am not resigning. l have not the matter in contemplation said Secretary Fall.
 My official relationship, so far as l know is entirely satisfactory. I have not received any offers from oil companies
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
NORTHERN PACIFIC TRAGEDY.

NEWPORT NEWS, Feb. 10.-Re- freshed by a good nights sleep and apparently little concerned over the experience, survivors of the burned and wrecked steamship Northern Pacific today described their rescue but remained silent as to the pos sible causes of the disaster.
 One member of the crew said that four members of the Sun ShipDuild- ing Company are believed to have burned as their quarters were just forward of the place where the fire start ed. presumably on B deck, aftt of the second funnel The mem- Der Of the crew stated he did not believe the men ever got out of their quarters.
 The Northern Pacific caught fire and was then Jeff abldze to sink of Cape May early last "Wednesday morning Rescue craft arrived at the scene and picked up the skeleton crew adrift in the small boats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
HARD|Ig SE:S BETTER TIMES
 F02 COUNTRY

CROOK ON. Ninn Feb. 1o.- The gene 'nduHtr!s and busi- ness situs -0 's suca TOW as ito suggest s ficently we are well past the 1r cult Jral crisis and improvem $ well uegun and will cont nae iron this time for ward"
 President Hard na made the above celebration in a letter which wls cad to farmers today attending :ns annual Red River Farm, Geo ar -iVss tock show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-10
BESSIE DOLLAR
 IN STORM OFF
 PACIFIC COAST
Bridge Washed Away During Gale and Captain Re-
 ported Injured.
STEWARD ABOARD BOAT
 IS REPORTED KILLED
Crew of Fire Destroyed Northern Pacific Talk
 Four Known Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 10, The steamer Bessie Dollar, out ward bound from Vancouver, B. c., to the Orient, was badly damaged last night in a storm when seven miles west of Cape Flattery.
 The bridge was washed away the steward killed and the Captain injured. This is according to a wireless report received early this morning.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-30
EnglishwOman and American to Fight
 For U. s. Golf Title

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. w. Va, Sept. 29.-America will have Q new woman golf champion tomorrow, new for the coming year and one on whose brow the national crown never before has rested. The semi-finals in the national tournament here to- day left Miss Glenna COllett as the American hope to keep the title at home and pitted against her Mrs. Will liam A. Gavin, who, if she is victori- ous will carry the American cham pionship to an English home.
 Today's play eliminated Mrs. H. Ar hold Jackson, Greenwich, who was striving to regain the titular crown which she held in 1908 and again in 1914, and removed from the realm of possible champions Miss Edith Cum mings of Chicago.
 The results of the days matches were:
 Miss Collette defeated Miss Cum mings two up.
 Mrs. Gavin defeated Mrs. Jackson up and ? to play.
 The final round will be over the 3f holes divided between morning and afternoon play.
 Past performances indicate close contes-.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-30

der Richards specifications.
 Siki has agreed to all conditions for battle Rickard said and if he wins in his first attempt or makes a good showing. he will be matched to meet Dempsey next June. The Sengalese is expected to sail from France late in October, reaching here early in November in ample time to be in good shape for Thanksgiving Day bout at Madison Square Garden.
 Judging from the condition of Car pentier after his bout with Ski, the black fellow must have something and is surely entitled to show over here, said Rickard. Even Dempsey failed to mark up Carpenter as Siki did. so I figure that some of his bad contests must be thrown out"