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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Treasury Officials 7
See Steady Mend in
Nations Business

Washington. Feb. 16-Business
connections through' vt the country
are better than they we're year ago,
IN ,he view Of treasury officials who
declared. however. nat the improve
mont has been gradual and there
was no immediate Prospect OF a sud
den pickup in business activities.
some seasonahle activity might be
lo9kod for In tho spring. they assert
cd. hu, in general only gradual bet
torment vas 10 he expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Fitchburg Textile
Union Leaders
FrOWn on Strike

Fitchburg. Mass, Feb. 1e.-onlcials
Of the textile workers union an
nounced today that they advise men,
bers against considering a strike as
protest against wage reductions.
They said a strike by a local compos-
ed Of only 900 textile operatives out
Of a total Of 5000 would be unsuccess-
full. Renewed efforts are being made
TO increase membership in the union.
All tho mills at which wages were
cut are operating as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Army Officers Bill Before Senate

Warrington. Feb. 1.-the Senate
late today took up for consideration
as its unfinished business bill which
would make eligible for retirement I'M
der the same conditions as now apply
to omcers Of the regular army all on
GERS Of the United States army during
the World War who incurred physical
disability in line Of duty.
Opposition to the bill developed. SEN
ators Lenrcet. Republican. Wisconsin,
King, Democrat, Of Utah, and Ashurst
OF Arizona. Democrat. asking that the
bill be not considered on the ground
that 1t Disseminated in favor Of ON
GERS in the matter Of allowances for
disability and against the enlisted men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Over Half u. S. ~
Forces in Germany
to Be Recalled

Washington. Feb. 16-An immedi-
ate further reduction OF 2o3 officers
and 1000 men In the American forces
In Germany was announced today by
the War Department. There will be
remaining in Germany after this
reduction q total Of 1es officers and
3,217 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Youth on Probation

Henry Corey of Skowhegan, a lad
Of II years, was brought into court
Thursday afternoon and retracted his
plea of not guilty to a charge Of at
tempted larceny and pleaded no!o.
Judge Spear ordered that he be placed
in the custody of Probation Officer
Leslie E. Jacobs, to whom he is to
report on the first day Of each month.
The case is continued for sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

George Soule has announced his
candidacy for the office Of town clerk
and tax collector. Omar Furber, who
is filing out the unexpired term OF
the late Adam Simpson as clerk and
tax collector has not fully decided
whether or not he will be a candidate
for the Office at the coming annual
town meeting. Mr.. Furber has stat
ed that he will not be candidate I'M
der, the present condition and at the
present salary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Bankruptcy Proceedings

The following petitions in bank
ruptcy have been fil'I in the United
States district court for the northern
division in Bangor:
Oscar G. Watson CT Van Buren,,
superintendent in pulp mill. Secured
claims, none; unse cured. s3se1.se.
J. Gilbert Joy of Macwahoc Sc
cured claims $50: unsecured. s9eo.32
Wallace l.. Farrar CT Dexter. Sc
cured claims, $1o50; unsecured, $685.
Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
FIRST CAVALRY{
is ASSEMBLED II
,ATFORT BLISS =

Fl Paso. Tex. Feb. 1s-Ohicers ara
enlisted men OF the First Cavalry d.
vision werc concentrated at Fort
Bilss last night General r. l.
Howse. division commander. said no
orders for the movements of troops
had been received from Washington
o san Antonio. He declined to COM
mont on a report that the calling In OF
The troops had any connection with
conditions In Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
GEORGETOWN u. =
DETECTS STRONG
QUAKE FAR AWAY

Washington, Feb. 1s-An earth
quake described as very severe"
was recorded last night at the
Georgetown university seismological
OBSERVATORY. The tremors began at
1920 P. NJ, and lasted until lilo
P. NJ. The center Of the disturbance
was estimated to have been 1000
miles south of Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

Are you reading the Uncle
Dudley Editorials in the Boston
Daily and Sunday Globe?
Owing to the great demand for
the Daily and Sunday Globe, it
is necessary that you order the
paper regularly from your news
dealer or newsboy. Order your
your Boston Daily and Sunday
Globe today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
BELFAST

The post Office in East Northporc
which has for many years been situ-
ated in the residence of Capt. Bart
lett Wadlin. has been discontinued.
Hereafter residents of East North
port will receive their mail addressed
to Belfast and it will be sent on the
r. F. D. For some years Capt. Wad-
Inns daughter, Mrs. NJ. Q. Whiting,
has been postmistress Of East North
MORT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

Mrs. Susie Randle u Alton. char.
tor member. attended the celebration
in Alton Sunday Of the Wesley
Methodist church's 74th anniversary
Of organization. Mrs. Randle was II
years old when she became a member
OF the church. She always has re-
sided within a block OF the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

terville. charged with hindering An o.
fcer was mol pressed because Of lack
Of evidence.
The case of Flavias Farrell Of Hart
land. charged with felonious assault
upon Elmer johnson. was mol pressed
because Of a flaw in the indictment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Mira. Fred Messer

Mrs. Fred Messer. we'll known res
,dent Of Arson. died at her home on
Main street at o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. Messer. who was 30
years old. is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. S. NJ. Grecnleaf Of Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

The funeral service for George Gro
der who died early We dnesday after
noon at his homo on South street.
will be held Saturday morning at 9:15
at the Notre Dame OF Lourdes church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

The dancing club held q much en-
joyed affair Thursday evening in
Grange hall. It being one Of a series
held during the winter. The music
was furnished by Wallace's orches-
ira Of Waterville. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

A Clear Pra.n and healthy BODY are
essential for success. Business mon
teachers, students, housewives. d1t
other workers say Hoods Sarsaparl.ia
gives them appetite and strength. anu
makes their work seem easy. il over.
comes that tired fccling.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Divorce HEARINGS Today

At $50 o'clock this morning the d.
vorce cases will receive the attention
OF Judge Spear. 1t is expected that
the work Of the January term will be
cleared up tonight Or. Saturday morn.
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
PiIes Cured in 6 to Il Days

Druggists refund money If PAZO
fails to cure lfchlng'
Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Instantly relieves Itching Piles bGc:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

To seek relief for the freight situa-
ton in Belfast which may be the
cause of the city losing one or more
of her industries, Mayor Clement w.
Wescott and Morris l.. S. Slugg, man
ager of the Coe- Mortimer Co, were
in Portland Wednesday in conference
with officials of the Maine Central
Railroad.
Attention is called to the first in a
series of monthly food sales to be
held by the North Church Guild in
the Waldo Trust Co, rooms on Sat-
urday.
Miss Jennie Whiddon Of Boston.
formerly of Belfast, is the guest of
her sister. Mrs. Charles Patterson in
East Belfast. Miss Whiddon is well
remembered by patrons of the Alden
Chase store which stood where the
City National Bank now stands. She
has been employed in Chambers,
Boston for some years now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17
Cora B. Hall

Funeral services for Cora E. Hall,
wife Of James \. Hall, were held in
the knowlton house on High street
"Wednesday afternoon, Rev. William
Vaughan officiating. The bearers
were Fred W. Brown, Simon Waney,
George Salter and Fred Curtis. Mrs.
Hall was born in Charleston, Dec IS,
1874. She was twice married and is
survived by son Frank McAvey, a
veteran of the world war, and by
children of her second marriage. The
family came to Belfast from Bel
mont about four years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

Mol Pressed Cases
The case Of George yalliere Of Wa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-17

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
ny HUGH BAIILIE

tcepyriHht. 1854. by the United fress)
NEW YORK, Jan. i7.--Thia IL the
inside story OF why the moving pic
ture magnates can afford TO pay WIN
H. Hays $4,000 n year.
All the nitrulntic and uplift pur'
poses attributed TO the movie may be
properly Endorsed. but the true story
IA the extremely practical plan OF an
extremely practical ret OF big busi-
meas mon behind ono OF the biggest
OF Americas industries.
The masters 81 the moving picture
business definitely expect that win
H. Hays, by hArnonixing the indus
try'E business policy, viii save for
them and therefore In effect earn for
them 10 times his salary.
That IN why they are able 20 in
duee Hays 90 give up his position NJ
postmaster general in the cabinet OF
President Harding 20 become the
Lands Of the Movica-
Tho explanation II In tho fact that
tho great trouble with tho moving
picture business az present is dupli.
cation IN saisn. There are perhaps
600 big. financially Responsible NOV
ing picture theatres In tho country.
but there arr about $4,000 smaller
theatres which constitute the bulk Of
the business. These smaller theafres
In order 70 get the big features from
various companies. contract annually
for far more pictures than they oan
usc. They pay for only the pictures
that they do use and the big pro
dncerr are helpless They cannot col.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Expect Hays to Save
Big Loss to MOvieS

ioot for the unrhown pictureE. In
many oaseN. without certainly closing
up the small theatre. which In the
last thing they desire TO do.
The loss In 1921 on unahown pic
lures ran from 10 TO 40 per cent Of
the entire contracted business OF
most Of the largest concerns. With
the annual business running over
ti0o. 900. this would mean a loss
OF over tib. 900 900 and "a saving Of
very small percentage. In fact.
per cent. would pay the salary OF this
former postmaster general
Tho big producers In the agree
mcnt with Hays propose TO form a
definite system for the exchange OF
information. the first that has ever
been possible In the industry. There
VIII be "A real orgnniza ton. function
ing along perfectly proper and ar
ceptable lines. which will be designed
10 eliminate the enormous waste now
involved Ia the heavy duplication Of
nnlea. Hays at the head OF this or.
gnnlxation VIII be In n position TO
nve enormous sums for tho industry
and nj the same time carry out his
desire In the way OF higher standards
and the general upiift Of the buHi.
ness.
But behind all other purposes and
the decisive influence which brought
the great producers together was the
necessity for eliminating the tire.
mendous ioss from which thy are all
suffering acutsly by the action Of the
small exhibitors In buying many
more pictures than they can display.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
WOMEN JURORS
PLEASE BURCH
Two Hold Out Against His
Conviction

LOS ANGELES. Jan. f7.--Arthuf-
G. Burch, accused as the slayer Of
John Bolton Kennedy, today paid his
respects 10 the two women juror.
who. for ~ hours. stood firmly
against n majority vote 20 coDvicc
him and finally succeeded. late yes-
terday, In having tho jury dis
charged.
Two women who never weakened.
For ~ hours they stood out against
the pack. It's a great and terrible
feeling TO know your fate In held I'm
tho soft palm OF n woman Burch
fald. In an exclusive interview with
tho United Press. Mention women
jurors when you're talking about tho
super institutions of America
They're great
They ray q woman ~ swayed by
emotional appeal. II this IN 10. 90
you think these two could have held
out agunst ten. all arguing and us-
ing every sort Of appeai7
THANK God for a reasoning worn-
AM Thank God for a woman Juror,
''Prosecutor woolwine has stated
that the next trial VIII come soon.
hope 80. I'm tired. want 10 get
all this trial business over with, ana
rest.
IT'S all been a gyeat expcrience-s
particularly the insight I got into
the working Of a woman Jurors
mind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
ADMITS NUMBERING
SUIT0R OF AUNT TO
PREVENT MARRIAGE

MADISON. Wis. Jan. IT.
Thou shalt not marry was the
commandment Haftweil Farwell
dictated 10 his household. police
said today.
Farwell forbade his ristsrn, sons
and daughters 10 marry. and
handed down the duty OF enforc-
Ing celibacy In IN. family TO his
bachelor son. James. The son con.
fcrsed to the murder Of Philip
Houston when he was about 10
marry FarwelIa sister. Alice.
Another sister who married war
oEtracized by the family.
The elder FarwelI hated the in
stitution OF matrimony. and de-
ciared II WINS only justified 20 En-
cape from starvation.
I've enough money 20 take
care OF my children 30 they will
not have TO marry he often de-
clared
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
PLAN REFORM
DRY BUREAU

WARRINGTON. jan II. - A
rwceping reorganization Of all per-
init bureaus In federal prohibition en-.
forcement offices thruout the coun.
try will BE- made shortly. II was
learned here today.
This plan was decided upon by en-.
forcemcnt chiefs. following tho In.
dictment Of sevcrai high officials OF
prohibition offices In New York for
issuing forged" permits and general
charges that the present system was
an encouragement TO graft"
we believe this plan viii stop the
last leak In the dyke OF thoro en-.
forcement." high official said to-
day.
Whisky has been pouring from
warehouses thru Illicit channels. This
was due TO the issuance OF forged
permits allowing Withdrawals frors
bonded warehouses. with this plan
In effect. tho supply OF liquor win be-
cut In half"
Tho reorganization plan calls for
Introduction Of new stamp system.
by the rchem. ono man in each OF.
fec can b. held responsible for all
permits used.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Trying to Prevent
Election Scandals

WASHINGTON. Jan. i7.--Three
measures TO prevent recurrence OF
the Newbcrry election scandal were
presented 10 the senate yesterday at
the first session since Newberry was
seated.
They wcrc
Amendment OF the federal ccnsti.
tuition by Senator Willis. Ohio. en-
towering congress TO regulate the
use OF money In campaigns by candi.
dates for house or senate.
Amendment of senate rules by Sen.
ator Pomerene. Ohio. to give the SEN
ate closer control over the campaigns
by candidates for house or senate.
A bill by Senator Kenyon. Iowa
codifying and collating corrupt prac-
tice laws relating TO candidates for
congress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
When TheyGo
>Down It'll Be
Just Glorious
Defeated, They'll Be Hi
lariolsiy Wept, Hon.
ored and Sung

Honorr for the defeated as wen ~
the elected In the order In University
of Washington student elections.
Unsuccessful aspirants for the five
offices to be filled at semi-annual
election wednesday win be initiated
Wednesday night into the Defeated
Candidates club, one Of the Oldest
and most famous OF Washington ira
dltiong
With a motto Of Mud. Mud. Mud"
and a battle song Were grabbed.
we're licked tho Defeated Candi.
dates initiate their new members with
due soiemnity and much reviewing OF
election gossip. before the assembled
students In Meany hall. The pin OF
the organization 10 In the form OF a
buils-eye. termed the inner circle
within the inner circumference with.
Ia the outer circle.
In black robes the Mexican high
ness presades in stafe over his fell
lows. The impeachsble smearer OF
the saive brings In the unsispecfing
candidates.. and they are put thru a
auizzing by the erabber OF the deal
and the keeper Of the deficit Fol-
lowing the ceremony the club pa
radea thru the open houses which
are held by the winning organize
tionr. singing their song.
Nine candidates arg entered IN the
rnoe Tor election 10 student office this
term vlce president. secretary.
senior and Junior representatives on
the board OF control OF the Associated
Students are 20 be elected A new
yell king viii also he chosen.
Election hours viii be from $50
20 $50 Wednesday. Defeated Candi.
dates initiation will be held at 7;3o
In Meany hail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17

TO TELL ALL

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 17,--rn tall
the truth about the whole affair."
This statement made to the United
Press exclusively by Madalynno
Obenchain today. following the dis
agreement OF a jury trying Arthur c.
Burch. making II a certainty that tho
woman accused OF completely In tho
murder Of John Bolton Kennedy Will
be tried first
Madaiynne's trial n only 4 few
weeks away. II Is set for Febru-
airy 6.
Jubiiant over the fact that tho
Burch jury failed 10 find the accused
man guilty. Madaiynne declared to-
day that she would take the stand
I'm her own defense and bare the full
story OF Kennedy's murder.
THE facts about the murder have
never come out" she said. I'm tall
the truth about the whole affair. and
] shall be acquitted on the first bal
lot"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Here Is a Daniel
Come to Judgment

Novher. In his travels over the
United states or In Europe has he
seen such wonderful country and a
section with such appeal to the trav-
eler "a he has seen on Puget sound
and In the Pacific Northwest. said
william McMurray. general passen.
ger agent Of the Olw. r. a ". Co. In
talk 20 members OF the Chamber
OF Commerce publicity bureau cxecu-
tive committee Monday.
McMurray said the Seattle Cham
her OF Commerce Is 20 be commended
for setting aside money for n nation.
NJ tourist campaign. and said IL viii
be money well spent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Officers Installed
by Royal Arcanum

J. J. Murphy. grand operator OF
the Royal Arcanum. and NJ. q. Craw.
ford and q. o. snider. both past
grand regents. conducted the join,
installation ceremonies OF the Du.
vanish and Rainier councils Of tho
Arcanum organization Monday night
AT the Seattle Odd Fellows Temple
A banquet at Moves cafeteria pre-
cedcd the installation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Wants Navigation
Laws Remodeled

That the American merchant ma.
rine is unbalanced, with a shortage
Of passenger liners and "A top.heavy
list OF cargo carriers. wna the es-
sence OF "A speech delivered by A. u.
lIaines. vice president and general
manager OF the Admiral line. before
the Transportation club Monday.
costs too much to build ships in
comparison with other nations" said
iIaines. our navigation laws need
rcmodeiinE, TO cqualize them with
those OF foreign Countries
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Locked In Vaults,
Sues for $4,000

Nlier'ng he had be~n permanently
shocked and his health impaired by
THREE hours Of imprisonment In a
safety deposit vault owned by the
American Savings Bank 4 Trus, Co.
Capt Henry Aus;rcm began suit
TUESDAY for $4,000 damage In su.
pcrior court. The suit was being
heard In Judge J. T. Ronaid's court
Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Charge Is Filed
In Murder Trial

Robert IL Foster was charged with
first degree murder Tuesday by
Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas in an
information filed In superior court
Fogter. who IL held under guard in
the city hospital. IL accused OF kill
Ing Mrs Mary Bushnell. ~. his
mother5ninw. and woundlng Robert
Walker on New Years eve Rt the
Bushnell home. iios Elm place.
Foster said nc had become 80
,ranged from his wife and went there
TO see his baby. Georgia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Rancher Is Held
on Murder Charge

RoSEBuRG. ore. Jan. i7.-Doug.
las Tapp. %. In dead. and c. NJ.
Young. -. rsneher. r. in jail here
on murder charge. Young. accord.
ing TO his story. shot Tapp 10 death
sunday night az tho y. r. Eyre
ranch four miles southeast Of E1kton.
Aoonshine. alleged TO have been
manufactured by the dead man. is
said TO have played an important
part In the quarrel that led UP TO
the fatal shooting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
DELEGATION OFF
FOR ship MEET
Seattle and Portland Groups
Going Together

on their wny 20 San Francisco 90
attend the conference which may
radically chanEe tho shipping history
OF the Pacific coast tho last OF Scat
Ties delegation 10 the meeting were
achcdulcd 20 ioave this city Tuesday
night Tho Seattleites viii join tho
Portland delegation and the com.
hlned groups viii proceed South on
the shasta Limited "wednesday.
The conference II called by Her.
bert Ilclshneker and other Califor.
mia capitalists to consider the or.
ranlsatian Of sso.or'. 900 private
corporation which would take over
IN. shipping boards interest and
service out OF Pacific Coast rorts.
aoattis'a delegation follows. J. II.
Fox. judge James A. IIaight. Daniel
II. Trefothcn. George n. Lent VIII
lam pigott. Moritx Thomson. Col.
George II. fAmpinw. J. r. Duthic
and II. r.. Alexander. chairman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Burch to Be Tried
Again on March II

Los ANGELES. Jan. I7~--Artbur
c. Burch VIII face his second trial for
tho alleged murder Of John Bolton
Kennedy March "a.
This date was set today by So
pertor Judge Sidney ~. Reeve. Prose-
cution and defense attorneys acqui-
esced.
A jury IN Burch's first trial dis-
agreed and was discharged late yes
terday after a 72.hour deadlock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-01-17
Lillian Russell Off
on Foreign Mission

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.--Lilllan
Russell. former stage star sailed for
Europe today on the George wash
ington, proud Of her commission from
President Harding 10 investigate tho
human side OF the American immi.
grafton problem abroad.
Lillian. whose first stage success
was in 1884. was accompanied by her
husband. Alexander Moore, Of Pitts.
burg.