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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
TEXTILE MILL WAGES
IN NEW ENGLAND
NOT TO Be CUT

Boston. Jan. 5.-Textile manufacture
crs representing various centers Of
the industry in New England at q
meeting here decided that no reduc-
ton in wages would be made at this
time, it was announced today. The
statement was also authorized that
there would be no further considera-
ton of the matter.
The formal statement made by the
spokesman for those who took part n
the rneeting follows:
at A largely attended meeting of
New England textile manufacturers
representing various lines in cotton
and wooden manufacture it was decid
cd that no general reduction in wages
be made. and it was understood that
no further consideration be given TO
the subject"
1t was added by the spokesman for
the meeting that the question of local
wage changes and adjustments was lot
considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
N AJ0R 0P|E
DENIES He SHOT
down own men
While Reforming His
Command in Argonne
Fighting
Supported in Story by Men
With Him Overseas-One,
Patient in Insane Hospital,
Charges Killing of Soldier in
Trench by Mayor Opie

Washington, Jan. 5.-Swecp.ng de-
NAL Of charges that he had shot two
of his men while his command, part
of the 10th Division, was in the thick
of the Argonne fighting, was made be-
fore a Senate investigating committee
today by Major Heroine l.. Opie of
Stanton, Va, and nearly dozen men
serving with him overseas.
At an all-day session only one voice
was lifted against Major Opie-the
voice of a shen-shocked victim Of war,
now a patient in a Virginia hospital
for the insane. The witness, Lemucl
c. Smith. declared that while in a
dugout with three comrades and four
German prisoners, Major Opie entered,
slot and killed a soldier, then orde- 20
the body removed without Cnce ut
tering a word.
In rapid succession the comra des;
mentioned by Smith went on the stand
and swore that they saw no such kill
ing, that they We're not in the dugolt
and that they know of no evidence
whatever to support the charges. And
then after a half dozen of Major
Opie's men had testified that they
never heard of his shooting a sold. er
in France or anywhere else, the ma lor
himself spoke in his own defense, &C.
claring there was no word OF truth
in the accusations and that "he never
shot a man in his life"
Breaking down while witnesses were
telling the committee that for his serv-
ices in the ,Argonne offensive, ending
in a hospital. wounded, he was award
Continued on Page 8-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Comfortable Day
for Author Bangs

Atlantic City, n. J.. Jan. 5-John
Kendrick Bangs, author and lecturer.
critically ill at a local hospital,
passed a comfortable day, his physi-
clans said tonight.
1--WE are unable to state what the
result will be-" the doctors added
"Mr. Bangs is conscious and con-
verses with those about him. We are
hoping for the best"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
WINDSOR DELEGATES new
TOWN HALL WITH FITTING
EXERCISES AND GENERAL JOY
Structure Costing $1,000 Turn
ed Over to Town-Fine Lit
erary Program and History
of Town Heard-Stands on
Site of Old Hall Built Is
Years Ago

Windsor, Me-, Jan. (SpeciaD-On
the very spot where Is years ago the
old town hall was built, there now
stands a we'll appointed, fine looking
and commodious new edifice ded:cat-
ed to service. Windsor citizens may
feel justly proud Of their new town
building the dedication of which took
place today in a simple but impress
sive program of exercises. The hall
was the gathering place of people
from all parts Of the town who came
to inspect the building and to join in
the spirit of rejoicing that visions
and plans have become a reality.
Windsor's new town hall is located
in the heart Of the village, in the CEN
ter of six mile town area, and is
indeed an imposing and finely ar
ranged structure. Built upon a six
foot cement wall base, the hall stands
q feet high and measures s. by SO
feet. on the first floor at the right of
the hallway is the selectmen's office
and the large hall measuring IS by "a
feet which may be used as a dining
or meeting room, or as a school room
for the Junior High students. At the
rear, are the kitchen measuring II
feet by IS feet and a good sized COM
mittee room. The toilet rooms are
also on the first floor.
The auditorium where the town
meetings, social gatherings and the
like will be held, is on the second
floor and is a large room measuring
SIS to Al feet. In the front is a neatly
CONTINUED on Page 8-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Modified Treaties Will
Yield $46,OOO,O0O in
Customs Receipts -
Action to Be Taken
at Once Wherever
Possible Powers Will
also Wit h d r w
Troops twenty
One" Demands Not
Yet Reached

Washington. Jan. 5-(By A. P.)-
The powers acceded in part today to
ChIra's request that foreign restric-
tons on her tariff system be re-
ward withdrawal OF foreign troops
fom her soil.
nder an agreement adopted in the
Far Eastern committee Of the arms
conference an increase estimated at
s'Gocoooo in Chinese customs re-
ccirts is 10 be granted Immediately
through modification of existing
Treaties and machinery is to be set in
cotton for further increases when
trev lro warranted by reforms in
Ch.urse tariff administration.
by another resolution adopted at
ttc same meeting. the foreign am
tassadors at Picking will confer with
chinese officials. whenever China so
requests. relative to execution of the
declared purpose of the powers to
withdraw their troops in each case
whore conditions make It practical BILE.
Regarding the troop declaration
ITO chinese delegates did not express
themselves at length, but they voiced
disappointment that the tariff settle
ucnt had not fixed a definite date on
which foreign supervision of the
chinese customs would be withdrawn
altogether.
complete tariff autonomy has been
rtlt ~ them TO be essential to
china commercial development,
'sst as withdrawal of foreign troops
las been regarded as necessary to
restore China 10 full sovereignty.
Tho entire meeting OF the commit
tee. the first held since December II,
was devoted TO consideration of the
taIld and foreign troop proposals,
tie Chinese finding no opportunity to
press their request that the twenty
one demands controversy be
brought into the conference fo- re-
view. The next meeting probably
VIII not ho held until after the sub
m4rre question now occupying the
attention of the five major powers
has been settled.
AZ supplement to the tariff reso-
lat.un. the special subcommittee
h,ai'd by senator Underwood of the
American delegation, recommended
10 the fun committee adoption OF
declaration advising China to take
Immediately and effective steps to
reduce her military forces. Mainten-
snce ~ the excessive land arma-
INIT. tho sub committee held had Sc
rously impaired Chinese domestic
economy and had become difficult
barrier TO the nations restoration TO
financial stability. The suggestion
was referred 20 draft committee for
revision but indications tonight
seemed 20 point to its later adoption.
In presenting the tariff revision
Ran. under which China Immediate
u would have an effective" five per
cent. tariff rate instead of the virtual
~ per cent. now in force. Senator
NORWOOD declared the new ar
rargcment not only would greatly
bon"Ht the Chinese government and
Continued on Page S-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Refuse Resignation
Wellesley Officials

Wellesley, Mass, Jan. Sat a mass
meeting at Wellesley college today,
the students voted not to accept the
designations of the student officers of
the college government association.
The officers rendered their resigna-
tons on December 8 last on the
ground that they were not receiving
the support of the undergraduate
body. This action followed the fail
ure Of a party of girls to report, at
least for a time. the fact that they
had gone swimming without the re-
uuirement of a chaperoue. 4 .--.>---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Gain in Portland
Grain SHIPMENTS

Portland Me, Jan. 5.-Grain ship
ments through this port during 1927
exceeded those of the previous year by
$4,000 bushels. 1t was announced to-
day by port officials. The total was
SG09,316 bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Calls Out Fire Dept.
to Sand Sidewalk

Portland, Nc, Jan. 5.--Alarmed at
the number of folk who shook their
fists after falling on the slippery
sidewalk in front of her home today,
a Portland woman telephoned to the
fire department. The still alarm re-
layed to the chiefs office brought
chemical and ladder outfits and whom
the firemen sought the expected blaze
they were Informed by the woman that
she wanted sand for her walk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
DESCENDANT OF
GORHAM'S FIRST
SETTLER is DEAD

Portland, Me, Jan. 5.-Miss Ellen
s. Wingate, great great grandaueht
er of Capt. John Phinney. the first
settler of Gorham, died here last
night She was born in Gorham in
1913 and always resided there until
the past few years when she closed
her home winters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Coasters Hurt in
Clash with Auto

Manchostcr. \ n. Jan. =, Eirht
coasters were badly injured tonight
when n double runner collidcd with
an automobile ~ tho foot OF n steep
Hill on the West Side. Two victims
are seriously hurt Irving Gage hal
an arm. leg and knee broken. Geo.
Burpee suffered internal injuries
while other six coasters sustained
multiple cuts and bruises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COLDER

North New England: Fair and cold
er, cold wave Friday: Saturday fair.
South New England: Fair and cold
CIR Friday, Saturday fair.
East New England: Fair and cold
or Friday, cold wave in North por-
ton; Saturday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Storage of Seized
Booze Is Expensive

Boston. Jan. 9 Elmer &. Potter.
state prohibition director. said TODAY
that the government was paving
81. 900 annually for the storage &c
liquors seized In this district. lie
also asserted that two more Judges
should be appointed In federal court
20 care for the large number ~ cases
involving the prosecution OF viola
lions of the liquor law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
Boston Forecast

Boston and vicinity: Friday fair
and colder: Saturday fair. fresh
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
LITER SLASHES
HIS OWN Xix IN
PRISON ATTACK
F a t a lily Slabs One,
Gashes Other in Mass.
State Pen
Surviving Victim at Loss for
Reason of Attack-All Three
Serving Life Term for Differ
ent Murders-Shoe Knife
Used by Killer

Boston, Jan. 5.-Giovanni Nalardi
stabbed two fellow prisoners at the
state prison late today, fatally
wounding John r. AREN'T and cut
ting a cash In the shoulder Of Dominic
Toscano. He was Immediately seized
by guards and locked up. All three
were serving life sentences for murder.
Aren't was sent to the prison from
Plymouth county in February, 1920,
Toscano from Worcester in September,
1917, and Nalardi from Springfield in
June, 1921.
The stabbing was done with a shoe
knife which Valardi had obtained and
secreted in his clothing while working
in the prison shoe shop. The three
men with other prisoners were hav-
ing their daily exercise in the yard
when valardi suddenly drew the knife
and struck AREN'T over the heart and
then stabbed Toscano in the right
shoulder. Guards rushed up AID seiz-
ed Ealardi, who was overpowered after
a brief struggle.
AREN'T died before he could be
taken to the prison hospital. Tosca-
nos wound was not considered Sc
rous. Toscano told prison officials he
knew of no reason for the attack ard
that he had never had any trouble
with Ealardi. The three men were
convicted of different murders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 5.-Giovanni
Nalardi allan John Nelordi. was sem
fenced to life imprisonment, here Janc
.. 1921. for the murder February 90
1921, of Nincenza Casomo, aged 81. a
dancing teacher. The shooting follow
ed a quarrel during card game. Va
lardi was captured by detectives after
4 terrific fight six days after the muir
dor. Little was known of Na,ardi in
this city prey ous to the shooting. He
was said to have been a member o.
the Italian merchant marine and TO
have come to the United States about
six months before his arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-06
SATURDAY.: Fair

Two duties await you when yol 70.
esivs the Journal in the mornings 9hs
nrst II to read the classiasd A. pags.
The second 10 to telephone your A -
that others may read II.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13

such conditions and that is the closing Of American fac
tories for lack of market. Either there must be q
protective tariff make up the difference in the cost
of production, else reduction in American labor and
other so great be unmagnable else foreign
goods in lines will establish their monopoly in the
American market. .orA--
Probably there some things that can be made to
better advantage in Germany in Japan than they
be made in the United States Toys, for example, or
certain kinds of chnaware kinds of buttons and
many other things involving much hand labor cannot be
produced in the United States under any tariff that
would be approved by the American people. In other
the American manufacturer will continue to have
the advantage for another.
American manufacturers will have the ability to en-
gage those kinds Of manufacturing in which they have
the advantage their European competitors but with
out protective tariff under present conditions it will
not be possible for them to give regular and continued
employment to all, nearly all, American
And is of the utmost Importance that American
facturers and the American people at the earliest posi-
BILE moment should be given the knowledge of what kind
of permanent tariff law going to have, that
they may make their plans accordingly
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13

own company. both John F. and Hor-
ace f. Dodge were employed In the es-
tablishment Of Henry Ford.
9. What chemical elements are
necessary for the growth OF plants7-
d. p. A.
A. Th&e arc 10 chemical element.
absolutely necessary for the growth
of plants. These are: carbon. hydro
gen, oxygen. nitrogen, phosphorus.
potassium. sulphur. calcium. iron land
magnesium. Tho first three. carbon.
hydrogen. and oxygen. arc secured by
the plant from the atmosphere and
from the water which Is absorbs thr,,
its roots. Tho other seven elements of
plant food are taken from the soil.
.. How much money is spent In
this country for tobacco in a year?-R.
F. L.
A. A recent estimate says that 32.-
l1O.ooo.ooO is spent for tobacco. OF
this amount $soo, 100000 is spent for
cigarettes.
q. When was the tran ymis.ion of
power by belt first used IS. NJ. w.
A. The use OF belts Is very old. We
have no accurate Information concern
ing the first use of belt transmission
OF power. It has always been more
common In the United States than In
Europe Probably belts were used at
least $50 years ago.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
IN DAYS NEWS"

Sir Charles Hawtrey. who has been
kniEhfcd by the King for his services
to tho stage. Is an eminent English
actor whose successive tours OF Amer
lea havc made him well known to play
gocrs on this side. His professional
career had an odd beginning. for he
was tho son of a clergyman. When his
father heard of his intention to become
an actor he predicted that he would
meet with little success. For long
time the fathers prediction seemed TO
come true. but In the early eighties
Young Hawtrey scored success in
Tho Private Secretary" and since
then success and applause have
steadily como his way. In tho course
or time he attained success as a man
aEer and producer as well as an actor
In the meantime his influence has
broadcned In many directions He IL
prominent In Jondon's social organiza-
tons, graceful sftcrdinner speaker
lover and patron Of art and letters.
ana. in general. n many-eidcd man.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
Deshtudon and Unorganized Charity

There has recently to the knowledge of The
Chieftan, of destituon Pueblo in which
there has been apparent failure of organized charity
to supply necessary and deserved aid.
In all such cases it is natural to jump to two
clusons first that immediate, personal help should be
gwen and second that there has been neglect ine-
cheney the part of the organizations that make it
business to relieve desttuton Neither Of these con-
illusions is wholly safe and reasonable
The Associated Charities of Pueblo being operst-
ed at the present time by the Pueblo chapter Of the
American Red Cross. The work of that organization i,
being done systematically and more efficiently in
Pueblo than done here in any former winter
It's workers competent experienced and wholly devoted
to public service 1t is giving aid at the present time
hundreds of needy families in Pueblo, and there i. no
to think that has thus far failed to give relief
in any known and worthy case.
Tho fnt step in every Of real need for oneself
or for another should be application the American
Red Cross and it will be found exception in which
the not already known the Red Cross records
as result Of the personal investigation of its worker
Beside the Red Cross there the Salvation Army,
the Knights Of Columbus the Masonic and other fater-
nal bodies, the churches and other ORGANIZATIONS that
have done splendid work Pueblo since the flood and
that are continuing their services thru the winter
So while it is true that there is probably need
in Pueblo than is usually the case is also true that
the forces Of organized charity active better
equipped and better supplied than they have
before.
There will always be- in any community, few ex-
cepional that for or another are not
reached by organized charity. There probably some
such cases IN Pueblo today But their presence does
that there is widespread destitution and suffering
in this city that the Red Cross other organized
charities arc failing to accomplish their purpose.
There are some cases in which mmediate personal
charity right and necessary and is in fact the only
true remedy. Such rare.
The experience Of many years many cities and IN
der vared conditions has fully proved that organized
charity IS mmeasuraby superior to voluntary and for
tuitous charity.
With few exceptions, organized charity does it. work
completely and well. That is the condition in Pueblo
today.
AS a rule, unorgauized charity is ineffective and un.
wise and harmful both to the gver and the receiver
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
Dangerous Delay

The need for the prompt passage Of adequate
protective tariff law grows evident from day to
day. There few stores in Pueblo in which may
not be found goods imported from European
try and offered for sale at very much less than similar
goods can be produced by American manufacturers.
continuation Of present conditions inevitably means the
permanent closing of many American factories Some Of
them have already been closed awaiting tariff action
and Others running precarous under the temporary
tariff law struggling to meet steadily increasing comps-
tton from Germany Great Britain, Japan or other for
sign nations.
Many Americans fail to understand the Importance
70 them Of the proposition here presented Naturally they
think first Of their immediate interests As between
paying fifty cents for article made in the United
States and cents for article made in Ger
many they prefer to pay the smaller price without regard
to tho place Of production But it fact that at the
present time the workers of Germany working longer
hours for less than before, while American
vuzksrs working shorter hours for higher wages
and with lower production than ever before
There can be but result from the continuation Of
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
Horoscope
-' 80 - D. Ne. c..p.l'
FRIDAY. JANUARY 10. 1922
(ronyriObf 1000 hy. The Mcclure

fconvri1ht 1s2a' nv. The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate,
Sinister stars hold sway this day,
according to astrology. Venus and
Jupiter are both in malefic aspect.
Women should be especially eau
tious in business affairs at this time
and warning is given that they may
be tempted to speculate.
The seers foretell that . speculative
mania may effect many women in all
parts of the country and \ number
of organizations projected by them
will meet disaster.
Both men and women should delay
thirteenth, for the stars seem to con-
firm the superstition that It is not
q lucky day.
There is a sign indicating many
business changes and reorganizattons
that will absorb old established firms
and change even what are known as
modern methods.
Governors of state and all persons
in authority may be unpleasantly af-
fccted by this aspect which tends to
undermine self-esteem and to cause
mon to doubt their abilities.
The death of an American long
famous in public service is prognos-
ticated.
New leaders of tho people will rise
in every state. it is prophesied. and
there will be much discussion OF do
minating personalities. both in men
and women.
Sumptuous hospitality will continue
to make Washington and New York.
it is prophesied, and the end of tho
winter will show the introduction of
new forms OF cxtravagant entertain
Ing.
The position of Neptune 10 Rad a.
presaging many scandals in high life.
Hospitals and institutions will be in
the public mind at the end of the
winter, astrologers declare, because
OF an epidemic.
Persons whose birthdats It Is may
have rather a strenuous year. They
should attend strictly to business and
avoid all sorts of risks.
Children born on this day may
have eventful careers that include
travel and sudden changes.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
Premier Brands Resignation

The difficulties Of international diplomacy are great
~ increased by differences of national temperament and
customs. Different nations have different ways of look
ing things and different Of doing things and it
is sometimes very difficult for the statesmen of
nation understand why the statesmen of another
tion do certain things.
The resignation of Premier BRAND of France is a
in point. To Americans it will appear to be a
case Of nerves. and American statesmen do give
to their personal feelings in matters in which great
tiona interests involved
At first sight it seems tho great harm had been
done by this hasty action, both the conference at
Washington and in the conference Cannes. For the
moment both of these conferences of highest importance
to all civilized nations are at a stands and they
not proceed until head for the French government
Is ehosenfor under the French constitution the premier
rather than the president is the head Of the working
government
It is however Of much greater Importance to have
the approval Of the French people, and OF the represen
tatves Of the French people in the national assembly,
than to have the cooperation Of any individual The
resignation of Premier BRAND is challenge for a
tona decision and tho who will to the confer
at Cannes in Brands place and will send orders to
ths French delegates at Washington will be more truly
tho representative orance than BRAND could have been
It Is interesting to contrast the methods Of French
political procedure with those of the United States and
In particular compare the act of BRAND with the
Of President Wilson Paris subsequently at Wash
tngon after his return There for argument on
both sides Of the proposition that the method
IL superior to that of the French but tho impressive
point is the greatness Of the difference between presi
dent elected for fixed term with cabinet officers ap-
pointed by himself and responsible to him alone and
cabinet independent Of the president and responsible to
the national legislative body