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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19


bright spots in the game. with Fat
Hill also playing creditably for
Houser's nine.
l. Ben is grooming Asa Small, the
Bowdoin freshman jumper, for the out
field and claims that he will be a
conner that will develop into one of
the best outer gardeners in the State.
Don Brennan's trip to Maine to COM
pete in the track games tomorrow is
the result of a promise made to the
big pitcher by Coach Thompson last
year.
If Ray Buker of Bates gets any
competition worthy of mention at the
New Englands Saturday it is prob
able that new record will be hung up
in the two-mile. His teammate Nc
Ginley, has very good chance of plac-
ing in this event, also.
Luce of Bates is another Garnet
man who is likely to figure at Wor-
cester. His throw of 11S-odd feet at
the Maine meet should put him on the
score pads if he can repeat.
Foster of Cony and Ward of Gardi-
ner will be matched in the mile run at
Orono tomorrow. and their race should
be we'll worth Watching
Eddie Polo is up against real fight
at Lewiston tonight and it is rather
doubtful if the Waterville boy is able
to better Al Burman Of New York
Babe Ruth has only one more day
to GOT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Chicago, May 1S-By A. P.)-Youns
Jake Schaefer toyed with Welker
Cochran in the final block of their
worlds championship 1872 balk line
Billiards match tonight and retained
the title by defeating the young Pa
cific coast star, 1900 to 1888
Schaefer won tonight's block 500 to
414
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19
AlICuSTA TO HAVE BETTER Team
Than LAST YEAR DESPITE LESS
RECEIPTS AT RECENT CARNIVAL
KAY JAY
SPORT
CHAT

Frank Harrington of Cony High
will be pitted against Dale of Gar
diner in three out of four events in
which he is entered at the Maine
meet tomorrow. In the 10O-yard
dash, both boys have been credited
with the same times this year; Far
rington seems to have the edge in
the 220, and Dale appears hair
the better in the broad jump. These
two are old rivals and should fight
hard for their respective colors.
Bowdoin may enter the New Eng
land Track Meet at Worcester to-
morrow without the services of
Tootell, her star weight man, and
an almost sure point winner. The
big fellow has been on crutches for
days, following an infected foot from
a slight scratch received in the Maine
meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Jack Magce is taking six men, and
expects at least five to place. Glenn
Butler, Ted Hunt, Francis Bishop,
Don Mason and Jeff Mason will take
the trip. with Tootell on deck if he
is fit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

game against the Red SoX with q
circuit clout with one on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Babe Ruth has only one more day
to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

The Bowdoin outfit that faced Holy
Cross at Portland Wednesday didn't
family resemble the battling White
team that has made such good
record SO far this year. Loose play
ing, Doners, and weak hitting marked
their slaughter by the Worcester
lads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Sid Graves work was one of the
bright spots in the game. with Fat
Hill also playing creditably for
Houser's nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Z. Z. Davis Co., Augusta; A Z. Leigh
AapdfMnrs IT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Foster of Cony and Ward of Gardi-
ner will be matched in the mile run at
Orono tomorrow, and their race should
be we'll worth watching.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
MINERS REJECT ARBITRATION
Refuse to Ask President to Name
 Board to Settle Strike.

New York, June "A proposal that President Harding be asked to appoint a tribunal to settle the anthracite coal strike, submitted by the subcommlt- tee On wage contract negotiations, was rejected by the miners.
 Phillip Murray, vice president or the United Mine Workers Of America, declined to state on what grounds the proposition was turned down, except to declare it "objectionable.' Labor members of the subcommittee an nounced they could call a meeting of the general anthracite committee at Hazelton, Penn, next Tuesday, to frame a counter proposal
 The invitation to which the miners refused to subscribe asked President Harding to appoint commission on tribunal to find practical method by which prompt operation of the mines may be resumed pending it's ultimate decision, and also to seek and recom- mend a method by which future sus- pensions of strikes be avoided
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
COTTON MILLS TO OPEN
New EE,gIanI Interested i'll Attempt to
 Operate Despite Strike.

Manchester, N. H., June 4.-Mill owners and textile strike leaders throughout New England tonight cen tered their interest in this state. where tomorrow morning six cotton textile mills, closed since February 13 by strikes, will attempt to resume op- eratiCns.
 The plants that will open are the of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Com pany's plant in this city, the Pacific mills at Dover. the Nashua and Jack son mills of the Nashua Manufactur- ing Company and the Suncock and New Market mills. All will enfore the terms announced February which led to the strike, 20 per cent reduc- tion and a 54-hour week. After the breakdown of efforts by Governor Brown to settle the strike through conferences between mill owners and strikers, owners of the six plants mo- tified the governor that they would reopen their plants tomorrow on guarantees of protection for their workers and property. The Amoskeag company announced that other mills of the plant will follow suit if sutficl- ent workers report at the Coolidge mill. While the entire Police Depart ment had been ordered out tomorrow, authorities expect little or no disord- CT. Strike leaders say that any trou- ble that may arise will be the fault of "outsiders," not Manchester work CTS
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
SEIZE A LARGE STILL
Officers Locate Fine Liquor Making
 Plant Near WOmble.

Womble, June 2.-Perhaps the most expensive moonshine distilling outfit ever seized in this section was confis- cated today about 15 miles southeast of Womble by Prohibition Officers Jno. Hoper and W.R. Paisley. The plant was an all-copper affair, with a capacity of 30 gallons. was destroyed. It was To- cated on the farm of Claud Wisener, officers say, near the county lines or Montgomery, Clark and Pike. The prisoner will be taken to Little ROCK for Q preliminary hearing on charges of manufacturing and possessing liqu- or It was said quantity of whiskey was found at the mans home. Wisen- CT was at work in the field when ar rested.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
MT. Hays Starts Clean
 Up of the Movies

New York, June An ultimatum to the moving pictures industry to clean up the films and keep chem clean has been formulated by Will H. Hays and the moving picture pro- ducers and distributors who are mem bers of the Motion Picture Producers Association of America. The associa- tion represents between 70 and so per cent of all American pictures.
 The ultimatmu is to be posted to- morrow morning upon the bulletin boards of all studios here and in Los Angeles, calling upon all ac- tors, directors, and others to assist in the elimination of objectionable features. MT. Hays letter is to be accompanied by letter from the head of the company. Some of these letters intimate that any employe who fails to comply will be dis missed
 It is intimated today that this is the last word to few directors whose pictures have been question able, and that failure to comply will mean dismissal.
 MT. Hays points out that one of the objects of the association is the disbursement of the industry "oy establishing and maintaining the high est possible moral and artistic stand ards in motion picture production and that this aim could be achieved by immediate application Of the ideal tc the making of pictures.
 Tt is impossible to overestlmate the importance of the immediate ap- plication of these purposes in con- nection with the production which is now in progress for next season. wrote MT. Hays. Tt is to this that I want most earnestly to call youl attention
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
NUMBER 49.
Citizens Will Stand Pat
 On Light Proposition

At a meeting of the Chamber Of Commerce and the citizen of Ashdown Tuesday morning a report was heard from R. M. Bone, who had been to Ft. Smith to consult with k Mansfield Jones OH the proposition with the re- duction of the light rates. MT. Bone reported that MT Curtis, representing the light Corporation stated that they were willing to make rate of 20 cents per kilowat for the first twenty and 15 cents for the remainder This was discussed and was found that il would not affect the average light con- sumer at all, only beneltting the ones that used large amount of electrici- ty. MT. Bone while in Fort Smith, fi1- ed the petition with MT. Curtis as sign ed by the 150 consumers stating that they would take out their lights before they would pay the rate as charged at present. A motion was made to the effect that the secretary of the Cham D6I Ol CC VII MI N/uI llS Jllt't the citizens would stand pat on the proposition stated in the petition, and that they could immediately take cut their lights.
 Mayor e. F. May read letter which he had received from Mr Curtis Tues day morning, dated the 9th, the letter notifying the city officials that they expected to cancel the pumping con- tract and also the street lighting con- tract. and would make new and higher rates.
 According to c. l. Bowles, superin- tendent of the water plant, arrange ments have been made to continue the pumping with gasoline engines if the light company carry out their plan to cut the city plant off. No delay will be caused and water will continue to run through the mains the same as ever
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
UNION MEN WILL FAVOR STRIKE
Will Vote to Walk-Out if Ballot Is Dr.
 dered by Leaders.

Chicago, June 4.-Union chiefs who may take the first step toward tying up the Gountrys railroad facilities in protest against wage reductions now being ordered by the United States La Dor Board tomorrow will be headed for Cincinnati. where they are to go into joint conference.
 Ii threatened, these leaders author ize strike referendums, indications are that the rank and file of the men al tected-500,000 railway shopm2nt, 400 ,0O0 maintenance of way men, and clerks, telegraphers and other classes aggregating 200,COO-will vote solidly for a Walll-out.
 The big four brotherhoods and the Switchmen's Union, not being involved in the present wage decisions, will not be represented at the Cincinnati meet ing.
 Strike ballots for the maintenance ol way employees, whose annual pay was cut $4S,000,000 by the Labor Board decision issued week ago, were au- thorized last week by the brother hoods
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
HAMON ESTATE IS SUED
Claims Against Dead Politician Are
 Said tO Total S2,O0O,OO0.

Muskogee. Okla, June 2.-Allega- tions that. probable claims against the estate of the late Jake L. Hamon of Ardmore, Republican national com mitteeman from Oklahoma, will a. mount to at least $2,000,000, are made in a suit filed in federal district court here by the Liberty Central Trust Company fo St. Louis, asking the ap- pointment of receiver for the estate.
 The trust company brought the ac- tion to collect $101,2427S. This is said to be principal and interest on a promissory note for $100,0O0 given by Hamon to the National bank of St. Louis and acquired later by the trust company The petition alleges that the money is admitted to be due by Frank L. Ketch administrator of the Hamon estate.
 Ketch, Mrs. Georgia Hamon Rohrer, widow of Jake l.. Hamon (and Jake l., Hamon Jr., and Olive Belle Hamon, children. are named as defendants. The trust company alleges that ketch, as administrator, had mismanaged the estate, asks the appointment of re- ceiver and that the claims of all cred tors be placed ahead of the claims of the widow and children.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
SENATE VOTES FOR
 ARMY OF i33,000
Increases Enlisted and Commissioned
 Strength Favored by House Sets Record for Speed.

Washington, June 2.-Carrying an appropriation of $341, ,750,000, the an- nual army appropriation bill was pass ed late today by the Senate It fixes the size of the army for the next year at an average of 12,530 officers and 5000 men.
 Passage of the bill which was with out record vote, followed quickly af- ter a test vote, by which the Senate accepted, 49 to 21, its committees aa- tion inrreasing the House figure On the size of the army from 115,0OO to 133,- 900 enlisted men. The strength of 12,- 530 offilers compares with 11,O00, as voted by the House.
 The Senate disposed of the bill speedily, the measure being taken up for the first time today and passed within six hours. All committed amendments except those affecting the size of the army were acted upon within three hours, constituting what was regarded as almost record by the Senate.
 Some opposition was expected tC the 133, ,0O0 enlisted strength, but Chairman Wadsworth of the Military Committee, in charge of the bill, press ed for the committee figure, and was sustained, as was the committee ac- ton on every other amendment t( the House bill.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
ESTABLISHMENT FOR
 PEN COMMISSION
Social Workers Conference Also Ap- proves Parole System-Re-
 forms are Explained.

Little Rock, June 3.--A resolution giving unanimous endorsement of the work of the Honorary Penitentiary Commission, especially regarding pa roles, was adopted by the Arkansas State Conference of Social Workers at yesterday mornings session. It was introduced by Miss Mary McCabe, chairman of the Social and Industrial Conditions Department of the Arkan- sas Federation of Womens Clubs, fol- lowing her talk On The Economic Val ue of Paroles"
 J. R. Alexander of Scott, chairman of the commission, at the invitation of members explained several points mentioned by Miss McCabe in her talk He had been invited by Miss McCabe to attend the meeting.
 The program included discus sions of the Commission of Charities and l Correction at the morning session, with "The Family" as the topic for the i dllCl IlOOll IIlCtIlHS. I4doI Ill5Il, oC11c 1 hygiene was discussed. Luncheon was served at the Hotel Marion at noon, with places for 40 guests.
 Number of ConNicts Increases.
 Miss McCabe told the conference that when the Honorary Commission went into office 15 months ago, the population at the penitentiary was approximately 730, and that this fig ure has been increased to 1,60S. Of this number, 34 have received paroles and in only eight cases have the pa roled prisoners failed to make good. She also said that it is her opinion that politics" was responsible for the recent action of the Arkansas Feder- ation of Women's Clubs in adopting a resolution condemning the parole sys- tenn and the Honorary Commission.
 Miss McCabe said that the commis- sioners carefully investigate the rec ords of a prisoner before a parole is granted. No parole is granted, she said, if the prisoners case is handled by a lawyer.
 She said that in 1920 the average monthly expense for each prisoner was $3O, whereas, in 1921, the cost had been reduced to $15, and now the cost is approximately SIP.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
ADMIT LEVINE IS ILL
Physicians of the Soviet Premier is-
 sue Statement of Condition.

Moscow. June 4-Confrmatlon was obtained today of the report that NIX Olai Lenine, the Bolshvik premier, had suffered an apoplectic stroke It Is declared his condition is serious, but that he is improving.
 The physicians attending Lehihe have issued a carefully guarded Dul- letin, revealing that he has sutered some sort of stroke, and though ne is said to be improving, his associates mako no secret that his condition was serious. The following official bulletin was issued:
 "On May "A M. Lenine was taken iii with sharp gastric enteritis, which was followed by high temper ature Because of previous general oyerwork. his illness developed ner- vous condition and a minor disorder of the blood circulation, which, how ever within the next few days began to improve.
 "At the present moment M. Lenine's temperature is normal. He feels bet ter. and the patient, for whom was prescribed absolute rest during the near future, is now On the road 60 full recovery"
 The bulletin was signed by Profes- sors Foerster, Kramer and other phy- sicians.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
LOCAL WEDDING
w. A. Smith of Mena and Miss Francis
 Buster of This City Wed..

w. A. Smith of Mena and Miss Fran cis Buster of this city were married Sunday morning at the Baptist church before the Sunday School hour. Rev c. s. Wales, the pastor, officiating. The groom is a travelling salesman for the American Tobacco Company. and has been visiting this city for number of years and has many friends over this section. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs. w. w. Buster of this city. She is a splendid young lady and enjoys a large number of friends MT and Mrs Smith will make then home at Mena.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
LOSES LIFE IN RESERVOIR
VanderyOOrt Boy Is Seized With
 Cramps While Swimming.

Mena, June 3-Earl Mays, aged IA, drowned yesterday in the Kansas City Southern reservoir at Vandervoort, ac- cording to word received here today. Young Mays and several other boys were swimming in the reservoir, which contained 15 feet of water. It is be- lieved the boy was seized with cramps The body was recovered.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
VOL. xxIy
BUILDINGS BURN
 TUESDAY MORNING
CITY CO|
Row Facing K. C. $. Tracks
 EstrOyed by Fire of Un- known Origin.
Lights ill |
 deIlceS Da1

Da broke out and destroyed four
 gs west and facing the Kansas beglnnl outhern tracks near the depot 'oheu hy morning at o'clock. The own Iis hgs were occupied by negroes ouses one, livery barn belonging to | town Marsh. The origin of the fire is leainlN fnown. It originated in a room- ne tdl louse owned and operated by Jess ap'pHNner. It was in full blaze before l Undiscovered by the inmates. Turner owned two buildings and Bob Jeffer- son coupled one owned by Daisy Mills. They contained lunch rooms, drink stands and one was rooming house. The fire department arrived and turned the water on in time to save an adjoining building, the Brock black smith shop. One wall of the shop was burned through, but the contents were undamaged. The warehouse of the Texas Produce Company on the oppo- lsite side of the street blazed several Nimes but was extinguished. Practic- ally no contents were saved from any of the buildings. Bob Jefferson sav- ed two barber chairs. Bob only woke up after three buildings had burned down and his own was well on fire.
 Some of the buildings were equipped with a good supply of ammunition from the volleys of explosions when the fire reached the cartridges. The loss was covered with light insurance on some of the buildings
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
MethOdis, Revival PostpGned.

The Methodist revival, which was scheduled for the fourth Sunday in June has been indefinitely postponed It was thought best since the town has just had two revival meetings cov- ering a period of about five weeks.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
Big Bridge Celebration
 on the Saline River

Mineral Springs, June 6.-There will be big picnic and barbecue cele- bration at the new steel bridge on the Howard-Sevier Highway Saturday. The celebration is being given on ac- count of the completion of the bridge, and the contractor is assisting in mak- ing it a success. Everybody is invited to attend. especially the people of Howard. Sevier and little River counties.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
WINTHROP HAS A FIRE
ROiIerrO0m of Mill Burns With ESti.
 matd Loss of $2.OO0.

Winthrop, June 2.-The boilerroom of the Morgan x Broomtield mill burned here at noon today. The property loss is estimated at $2,O00 There was no insurance. The fire was supposed to have originated in the shaving house.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
Mother's Attention.

Last year while teaching expression I lent some child book filled with nictures of Mother Goose and other character costumes. Will you please look among your books, especially old school books and see if you have 1t. Call me and I will send for it--Mrs. U. T. Graves.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
Tax Assessor Here,

Tax Assessor H. w. Gray is now at the court house with the assessor s books, after having made the rounds of the county. He will keep the books open until June 10th. after which time the penalty of 25 per cent will be added,
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
Business Notice.

We have sold our grocery business ito H. A. Sims and those who owe us
 will please call at the store and pay reither us or MT. Sims. Will appreciate 'your promptness.-Love Bros.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
Revival Meeting Clos
 ed Sunday Night

The revival meeting, which has been in progress at the tent for the past ten days, closed Sunday night. Rev. MarYosip has been doing some splendid preaching and has resulted in much good. A large crowd at tended the closing service Sunday night.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
Business Change.

Love Bros. have sold their grocery business on Front street to H. A. Slms and John Johnston. The change be- came effective Tuesday. Ben Love Twill take the road for the G. c. Cobb Company
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
DROWNS NEAR FOREMAN
Epileptic Negro Falls Into Creek While
 Fishing.

Foreman, June 4.-Coot Green, ne- gro. drowned in a creek near here yesterday. Green was subject to cpl lepsy, and it is believed he was seized with an epileptic fit and fell into the water.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07

w. H. Loflin while driving over the K. c. s. track Tuesday at the crossing near the Texas Produce Co.,, was struck by train. His car was jam med against a switch stand and dam aged. MT. Loflin jumped.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07
WILL ADDRESS TEACHERS
Rev. Jn0. D. Freeman Will Lecture 10
 Teachers Friday.

l. is announced that Rev. Jno D. Freeman will address the teachers at the auditorium Friday morning at g o'clock on the subject, Martyrs For Our Country" Patrons as well as the general public are invited.
The Little River news., 1922-06-07

PEAS FOR -Whippoorwill and ! stock peas for salf.-C. H. Park. If
New Britain herald., 1922-11-23
Professional Services.

SURGICAL supports, made to your meaWre. also elastic supports and stockings. Mrs. Mack D. Hall, R. N., Registered corss- tiere, 4s Main St. Phone 37-2.
 YOUR OLD discarded seweiry made into beautiful modern rings, bar pins. at a moderate price. Phone 2762. Your clock troubles, work called for and delivered. B. Georges. Jeweier. 166 Main St. Room 10. Complete line of high Class jewelry.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-23
Dyeing and Cleaning.

CLEANING and uyeing is our exclusive bus- iness. Garments Of all descriptions; drs peries, portieres, curtainI. cleaned or dsed. Satisfaction guaranteed. New Brit sin Dry Cleaning Corp. % w. Main St. Phone 1323-3. FNf
New Britain herald., 1922-11-23
LIVE STOCK
Cattle and Swine.

PIGS-i5 Duroc Reds, weeks old. Fine
 for roasting. N. w. Baldwin, Kensington