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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Walkouts Today in Cotton Mills
Employing Abont 21, ,OOO--Pro-
test Wage Reduction of 20 Per
Cent--LewistOn Mass Meeting
Fails to Register Two-Thirds
Vote to Declare Strike
IN n. H. AND MASS.

Boston, Feb. 12.-Organized opera =
tives in cotton mills en- ploying about
21,o0O hands in New Hampshire and
Massachusetts will go on strike to-
morrow in protest against a wage re-
duction Of 20 per cent. Officials of
the textile unions with which the
locals are affiliated assert that the
mills are we'll organized. Approx :
mately 5000 operatives in Rhode Is
land textile plants have been on strike
for the last three weeks in protest
against wage cuts.
Reductions effective tomorrow,
which in the case of New Hampshire
mills are accompanied by restoration
of the "a hour week, will cut the
wages of nearly 10000 operatives in
the four northern New England
states. With the exception of 1900
workers in Lowell all of those who
have signified. their intention OF
striking are in the cotton centers OF
New Hampshire. The Amoskedg and
the Stark mills in Manchester. en-
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
RACE FOR THIRD DISTRICT
NOMINATION DECIDED TODAY
No Progress
in Solution of
Taylor Killing

Los Angeles. Feb. 1.-the investi-
cation of the Staying Of William Des-
mond Taylor, motion picture director.
proceeded today with what chiefs of
the inquiry described as "a checking
up oe remote possibilities" Detec-
tives of the police departments, dis
trict attorneys and sheriff's Office
were despatched upon unlikely mis-
sions and most of them reported be-
fore nightfall that they had reached
the same blank wall encountered in
previous investigation.
Thomas Lee Woolwine, district at
torney said he felt that little progress
had been made.
I'VE have several lines Of investiga-
tion upon which check will be made.
probably tonight. but it is impossible
to state whether they are vital to the
case" he said.
Both the district attorney and Cap
tain David l.. Adams. head of the de-
tective bureau. said the man they were
most anxious to locate was Edward +.
Sands former secretary and butler of
TAYLOR, who has been missing since
last August. Captain Adams said he
thought there could be no doubt now
that Sands lis hiding for some good
reas son of his own"
II cannot for the life of me see
why he should remain in seclusion If
he has nothing to relate about The
TAYLOR case" the captain continued.
1T is true he was accused of grand
larceny by Taylor and that we stu
have a charge on file against him here,
but he is an intelligent han and must
know what the ultimate result is upon
the death of the complaining witness
to a charge of such a character. While
the police cannot offer immunity upon
an undismissed charge, Sands cannot
but realize that he stands in no don
ger of conviction on the charge made
by Taylor.
IT believed in the beginning that
Sands was the man we wanted and
have no reason now to change my be-
sc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
SAYS INDUSTRIES
OPPOSE CASH
SOLDIER BONUS

Washington. Feb. 12.-lndustries OF
the country oppose cash appropriat tions
for soldiers bonus as being social
ly unwise. an economic absurdily ami
politically preposterous. according -
a statement issued tonight by John
F.. Edgerton president of the National
Associat ton OF Manufacturers.
That millions Of former soldiers"
he declared. can have their votes at
the November election bought by a
paltry s50N or $500. payable $50 a
quarter beginning at some time in
1923. is such an insult to their inteIi-
gence and an outrage to their sense
OF opinion that. in my opinion. it viii
defeat for reelection every member OF
Congress. House or Senate. who sup
ports this iniquitous measure"
He added. however. that the indus
tries of the country were not opposing
the most generous and liberal. care
for the disabled veterans of the World
War or the dependents of those killed
in It.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Canadian Decision
Makes Smuggling
of Booze Easier

Buffalo, \. Y, Feb. 1.-THE re-
cent Canadian court decision that it
was legal to transport liquor to the
border purposes has changed the
whole business of rum running
across the Niagara river. The night
dangers all are eliminated. Snug
gIcrs now load their fast motor boats
on the Canadian shore under the su-
pcrvision of Canadian customs Off
ials and dart of to the American
side. wher they land long before
warning can be telcphoned to the
American customs officers.
The Americans have redoubled
their vigilance but the river bank
presents q long stretch of possible
landings and so far there has not
been enongh men here to check the
rush of the liquor. Vigilance has
been redoubled however, on the ferry
and on the bridges, and automobiles
are being searched very thoroughly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
DEPEORES LOSS
JOBS BY NAVY
YARD WORKERS

Washington, Feb. 12- Discharge
without warning of thousands of
navy yard workers, whose services
were no longer required because OF
the rmament limitation agreement
was characterized today as extreme
" inconsideratc, heartless and in
human" and an act of "broken
faith" in a letter sent by William H.
Johnston, president of the lnterna-
ti0nal Association of Machinists to
President Harding. The administra-
ton was asked to provide work for
the men by taking all forms Of arma-
ment manufacture out of the hands
of private contractors and plants, oy
speeding up plans for the construc-
ton of naval auxiliary craft allowed
under the disarmament treaty and by
arraning for the manufacture of ships
for the civil government in the navy
yard plants.
I'VE maintain that proper concern
by the government for its employees
would have anticipated the likelihood
of this emergency arising" the letter
said. Instead it has been singular
ly laxed and apathetic. Indeed, it
has the very arrogance to throw men
long in it's employ out of service on
barely an hours notice"
An agency should be at once es-
tablished in the navy department,
the letter said: to seek and secure
work from all other department and
bureaus for the wards. uSch a pol
icy. in addition to being 'justifable
from every conceivable viewpoint"
it was added. will result in the
elimination of these tendencies MAX
ing for war which spring from pri-
vate armament manufacturers"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
NO STRIKE IN MAINE

Lewiston, he. Feb. 1s.-Textile
workers here will remain at work.
Their vote at mass meeting which
packed City hall this afternoon was
Az in favor of a strike and 3s2 against,
but a walkout was not sanctioned
as the vote in favor was 63 less than
the two-thirds required. No one dis
sented from the assertion that the
wage cut as posted was too drastic
at this time.
Speakers estimated the attendance
at 1900 and claimed it represented
5000 opera tives. A considerable per-
ccntage of those present were not mill
workers. About half those present
voted.
Oliver Christian Of Lawrence, Mass.
and Louis LanGlois of this city, reLre-
senting the textile workers organiza-
ton, were the principal speakers.
When speeches from the floor were
called for several responded. The first
man to speak against a strike was
hooted from the platform. The pre-
siding officer then urged tolerance and
other speakers were urmolested.
Newspapermen were seated among
the tellers. During the baIloting q
woman operative alleged ballot box
stuffing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
De VALERA IN !.
initial DRIVE /.
ON IRISH GOVT.
Big Demonstration Is
Staged Sunday in
City Of Dublin
Irish President" Given Great
Reception - Six Resolutions
Outlining Attitude of Repub.
licans Adopted-Police Keep
Order

Dublin, Feb. 1o.-(By A. P.)-Ea-
mon DeValera today opened the CAM
paign against the provisional govern
ment with great demonstration
held in O'Connell street. Three large
platforms had been placed for the
speakers, and each was surrounded
by large crowds. Members OF the
Republican and Metropolitan police
regulated the gathering. All street
traffic in O'Connell street was sus-
pended for an hour by order of the
republican chief of police.
About one thousand republican SOL
diers paraded to the meeting.
Mr.. DeNalera was accorded great
reception. He spoke from the prin-
cipal platform at the Parnell statue.
Count Plunkett. who presided, nitro
duced Mr.. DeNalera as president of
the republic. Six resolutions were
proposed during the meeting, outlin-
ing the attitude Of the republicans.
The resolutions affirmed that the
Irish nation was one and indivisible;
that all state authority in Ireland is
derived solely from the Irish people;
that the British crown is an alien
crown, and that Ireland is no part of
the British Empire.
The resolutions further declared
that the articles of the London
agreement failed to represent the
true desires of the Irish people; that
the treaty was obtained under du-
ress, and that the Dali Eireann is not
competent to give it legal sanction
and therefore it was null and void.
They added that to force upon Ire
land an election involving recognition
(Contirued on Page 5--Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
ChicagoPonzi
AdmitsDuped
Alien Group

Cnlcago, Feb. 12-Raymond J.
Bischoff. taken into custody yester-
day after involuntary proceedings in
bankruptcy had been instituted
against him by creditors today ad-
mitted that he owes about $4,5o0,-
900 representing the savings of
5000 Chicaoans, mostly foreigners.
Less than 100000 worth of oil
and gas stock of doubtful value is
available to meet the obligations, it
was announced.
Bischoff, whose financial operations
apparently rival those OF Charles
Ponzi, the Boston wizard" ex-
pressed relief when taken Into Gus
tody by deputy marshals. He had
received threats from those he is al
legged to have fieeced, he said, and
was afraid to venture into the
south and west side districts where
most of his victims live.
The Central Trust Company yes
terday was appointed receiver for
Eischoff. Felix Streyckmans, attor-
ney for the creditors. said he be-
lieved Bischoff's liabilities will run
near $7,000,000 and that the receiver
will be lucky to realize half the face
value of the stock held by him.
Bischoff is % years old. BY paving
large returns on money borrowed in
O. few particular instances, he gained
reputation as a financial wizard
among the people with whom he
dealt. according to federal agents.
Profits OF 40 percent on short term
loans were said to be common and
Bischoff is said to have paid as high
as 100 percent interest.
According to Mr.. Streykmans.
only the creditors who objected to
long waits were paid in actual cash.
The rest, he said. were content to
accept their alleged earnings in more
almost all they owned to give
Bischoff money, Streykmans said.
One man. he said sold his home for
$1,000 and turned over $1,000 to
Bischoff.
James J. Kelly. attorney for
Bischoff. today assorted that his
client had violated no law but has
simply lost money by speculation.
Creditors may receive y cents on
the dollar. Mr.. Kelley said. when
Bischoff's holdings are iiquidated
Federal authorities intimated
there was no basis for prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
UNION TEXTILE HELP TO
STRIKE IN NH, MASS.
...ACCEPT CUT IN maine
New Ruling ~
Affects Rail
Signal Men

Chicago Feb. 12-(By A. P)-Re-
establishment Of a 10-hour day at
the usual hourly wage and elimina-
ton of time and one-half pay for
regularly assigned working on Sun
days and holidays, new rules govern
ing railway signal men, were an
nounced tonight by the United States
Railroad Labor Board to replace on
February 16, the national agreement
made under federal control
The boards rules affect more than
$4,000 rail workers. According to
figures based on Interstate commerce
commission statistics the annual la
Dor bill of the railroads will be cut
about 100000 by eliminating the
overtime pay provisions OF the ma
tional agreement.
While the new set of rules retains
the principle of the eight hour day,
the door is opened for 10 hour day.
Overtime pay is likewise eliminated
for employees paid monthly salary
by a new formula for determining
the monthly rate, based on the stand
ard hourly rate. Other minor pro-
visions which will affect the signal
mems pay envelopes are substitution
of straight time pay for lunch per-
iods when not taken, for the former
time and one-half rule: provision for
a minimum of three hours straight
time instead of two hours at time
and one half for working less than
four hours on Sunday, and complete
elimination Of the old rule allowing
half pay from 10 o'clock at night to
A. N. for men travelling on board
ing cars.
Other rules were changed to elimi-
nate any fixed hour for starting work
and any specified lunch period. The
time limit for Investigations into dis
charges, decisions and appeals was
extended from seven to II days. Rule
to replace the government railroa
! administrators working agreements
covering train dispatchers. fremen
and oilers. and express employees
will be acted on and promulgated
soon. This will complete the board s
work of revising the rules covering
all classes of railroad employees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Lincoln HOnOred
at Springfield, Mass.

Sprin gfeld. ILL.,. Feb. 12.-Vice Pres
ident Calvin Coolidge and General
John J. Pershing. in behalf of the
American nation. honored the memory
Of Abraham Lincoln here today.
Through crowds which lined the
streets. the passed to visit the Old
homestead where Lincoln lived. Later
they placed simple wreath upon he
tomb where the body of the martyred
president lies in Oahrdge cemetery.
Arriving early this morning. Gem
eral Pershing, with military escort
journeyed the 40 miles out to the site
Of New Salem. Lincolns one-time
home. where the state of Illinois has
started to reconstruct the vanished
village.
Vice President Coolidge arrived n a
special car this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13

- he held in March to fill the vacan-
cr raYsed by the resignation of Con-
grc man John A. Peters to accept a
pos t.on on the l.. S. bench.
Todly's primary contest is for the
EeQshlican nomination with two Au-
gns:a men, Blaine s. Viles and John
y nelson out for the berth. Err
nest L. Mclean Is the only Demo-
cratic candidate. The polls will open
a room and will close at . p. NJ.
'andidate Niles Saturday issued
tho following statement:
IN the primary election TO be held
I"ndaN ] expect 10 be nominated by
majority OF 1000 or more votes. l
expect 10 carry four Of the five coun-
trs n the district with the fifth
~ rtv IN doubt.
40 bitter thought or utterance on
M part has entered into the contest,
art | desire 10 win in this way"
'1ndidate Nelson made the follow
Ir- statcment:
~ the last election in the Third
occasional district. kennebec
,'Iu'v cast about 35 per cent of the
10 NFN's ~ lHe y,
y VIII cast nearly 30 per cent. OF the
i.'l vote and will be the deciding
fr'or in this contest. am confident
o. a decided majority in this. my
H-~'o county.
NaterYille will give me unusual
support My majority there will
'tnstr're considerable percentage
- nh. crtire vote in the county. ]
'fp'., \ GOOD vote in Augusta md
fnll c.t'' Gardiner by n comfort
7''' mr-r.1. HallowclI. which casts
q small Eepublican vote, is uncertain.
nm assured of large proportion
't he kcnnchec county towns.
] shall also carry Waldo and Han
cook counties. with a good fighting
Glance IN Somerset county. In
Washington county. the vote will be
Icn'. hut tho sentiment there has
h"'n steadily swinging in my favor
curing the past few weeks, and
h'p" for favorable outcome in that
'''0'V. | expect TO carry the dis
...''
F,rost /. Mclean. the Democratic
o' late. made the following state
r-r'.
There is no contest in the Demo-
''1''' party at the special primary
o.''''on 20 he held on next Monday,
a1f consequently there Is not the in
'"n'iNe that a contest brings to get
o' the party strength. No effort
ms hoen made 20 get out a vote for
''" rumary nominations and a light
'''" may he expected.
Tho primary vote will furnish no
'7d"V Of the interest OF Democrats
N the election. Naturally their in
'Nrs'' is IN the regular election which
WI ialc place March 20. and with
respect N that they are already
N10'lng very marked activity
I"WocrA'S all over the district ,,re
a-'.o and aggressive"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Mad Dog Amuck
in Connecticut Town

Sufield. CT, Feb. IA mad dog
scare aroused the center of this town
this afternoon when white hound ran
through the streets and bit a young
woman. a boy and l. dogs. Miss En-
nice Greenwood, Is. was bitten on he
left hand, and Alphonso Carney, IL.
was bitten in the left arm. The anir5la /
was sent to the state laboratory n
New Haven tonight and J. II. Prophet.
dog warden of the town, ordered :hat
the dogs which were bitten be quaran-
tined.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Plan Opening
Int'l. Justice Court

The Hague. Feb 12-(By A. PD-
Plans are taking shape for the OPEN
ing in the peace palace next Wed
nesday Of the permanent court of In
ternational justice created by the
League of Nations.
Speeches are to be made by For
eign Minister Van karnebeek, Rep
rosenting The Netherlands govern
ment, the Hague Burgomaster
speaking for the municipality.
Dr. r. T. G. Loder, president OF the
court of justice, will make an address
Of welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Thousands to Do
Picket Duty, Manchester

Manchester. \. H., Feb. l2.-Mors
than 5000 OF the 1900 textile mill
workers OF this city are expected 10
join picket lines which will surround
the Amoskeag and Stark mills here
tomorrow morning. according to Dem
mis- NJ. Fleming. president of the Nam
chester Textile Council. local leader IN
the strike against a reduction of wages
and return to the 5i-hour week.
At a mass meeting held tonight 80
many attended that it was necessary
to hold overflow meetings in the Pal
ace theatre and Central Labor Union
hall. 1t was conservativeiy estimated
that more than half of the workers
attended the three meetings. James
Starr. vice president of the United
Textile Workers of America, Horace
Riviere. organizer. Dennis NJ. Fleming
and John l.. Barry. president OF tho
New Hampshire Branch of the Amari.
CONTINUED on Page 5-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
To Store Booze in
i. S. Vacant Buildings

Washington. Feb. 12-Nacant gov
ernmont owned buildings throughout
the country will become monster
cellarettes under plans being worked
ont by the budget bureau.
According to. a report from Direc-
tor OF the Budget Dawes to President
Harding, arrangements have been
practically completed whereby in
toxicating liquors seized under the
national prohibition act will be
stored in vacant army and shipping
board buildings at an estimated an
nual saving in rentals of about $40,
600,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Boy Wanderers of
Bangor Held at Hub

Boston. Feb. 12-Equipped with
two alarm clocks and 500 in cash.
cyril NJ. Black and oliver'P. Young,
u years old Bangor, Me. youths,
reached Boston today on their way
to the west to make their fortunes.
Police, noticing the suspicious ac-
tions of the boys questioned them.
Cyril confded in the officers that he
expected to become a pony roper "on
the plains near St. Louis" Oliver
said he was going to be a stamp COL
lector.
The parents of the runaways were
expected tonight to conduct them
back home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Increase in Liquor
ImpOrtatiON in 1921

Washington, Feb. 12-Liyuor I'M
ports during the past year increased
by nearly $1.500,OO0. as compared
with 1920 while shipments of soft
drinks into the country fell off by
moro than 100000 during the same
period, according to foreign trade re-
ports made public tonight by the
commerce department.
During 1921. the total Of spirits,
wines and malt liquors imported ag-
gregated s4,7l1.000 compared with
S3,eG9.000 in 1920. while mineral wa
tcrs and other beverages entering the
country amounted to s347,0o0, as
against s569,000 in 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Bangor Pastor
to Head Maine
EndeavOr Society

Portland, Ne. Feb 12.-Rcv. John
S. Pendleton Of Bangor was elected
president of the Maine State CHRIS
tan Endeavor Society at tile closing
session of its annual convention to-
night. More than $500 has been rails
ed TO carry on the work of the Tri-
State Federation. composed of Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont, and it is
understood that the position of secre-
tary will be offered to Rev. c. E. Hc T.
ler OF West Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Danish Steamer
Aground Off Mass.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Feb. 1o-
The Danish steamer Texas of 2.S6o
tons. Boston for Philadelphia, with a
part cargo of merchandise, grounded
today on Nina Shoal in Vineyard
Sound while about to stop to land her
pilot at Nobska. There was thick
snow at the time but smooth sea,
and no damage was done.
The coast guard cutter Acushnet
was ready to attempt to float the
Texas at high tide tonight
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
General Eorecaat

The indications are for local SHOWS
in the lake region and snow or rain
in New England and the interior OF
New York Monday. Colder weather
will oversprcad the middle Atlantic
and north Atlantic states Monday
night and Tuesday.
Storm warnings are displayed on
the Atlantic coast from Delaware
breakwater to Nantucket Cold wave
warnings were ordered for eastern
Maine.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
strong east and south, shifting to
west and northwest winds; overcast
thick weather and rain or snow
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Hold Boston Man in
Fatal Restaurant Row

Boorkline, Mass, Feb. 12-Nicholas
D. Macheras, 81. of Boston was ar
rested on a murder charge here today
after fatal knife wounds had been in
flicted on Thomas D. Plakias, AZ, a
chef in a restaurant.
Macheras. who was hired yesterday
by PIakias to work in the kitchen at
the restaurant, was said by witnesses
of the alleged stabbins to have seized
a boning knife and cut Plakias in the
throat after a quarrel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
(Poutical ADVERTISEMENT
To the Voters Of Augusta:

For the past three months have endeavored to make
cean honest fight for the Republican Congressional
tion have worked against odds but with gratifying
An apparently onesded contest has developed into
close political struggle, with the odds in my favor.
The vote in Augusta will play important part in the
decision of this contest Naturally should like to receive
the endorsement Of affair proportion of the citizens
whom have lived for the past nine have made
tive fight in this city. Whatever may here will
be freely voluntarily all should be
primary election that the real will of the peopIe may find
preston
desire to thank the valiant friends who stand
ing by Loyalty, and to upon every
who views candidacy with favor the necessity of express
ing that preference by the ballot at the polls today.
feel very confident that shall carry four of the five
coupties and win the nomination by substantial aority
Sincerely
JOHN E. NELSON.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13

Tire polls will not close until
9 p. N. tonight and consequently
there will be no results for at
least an hour and no general fss.
ures before midnight. Inquiries
over the phone should be post
poned until after 9 a. there will
b. nothing to tell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
THE WEATHER
SNOW-WARMER

North New England--Snow and
warmer Monday; Tuesday generally
fair and colder.
South New England-Cloudv, rain
or snow Monday; Tuesday fair and
colder.
East New York-Cloudy Monday.
probable local snow in north and
central portions; Tuesday generally
fair and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Republican Candidates
Vi|eS and Nelson Both
Confident Of Victory
Returns Will Be Late

MGR and women voters Of the Third
Congressional district will vote at a
SPECIAL primary today to select Re-
publican and Democratic candidates
10 he voted for at a special election
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Cloudy Monday, rain or snow Mon
DAY morning; Tuesday fair and
and colder; fresh to strong shifting
winds becoming west Morday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13
TUEsDAY: Fair

Two dut1ss await you whsn you -.
ceivs the Journal In the morning: The
Arst 10 to read the classified Ad. page.
The second IL to telephone youz Ad. -
that others may read It.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-13

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