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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
HIGGINS AGING
OVER HIS TEAM

New York, March .l-MillCr Hug
gins is sprouting n now crop of gray
locks every few hours down at the
New York Yankee training camp in
New Orleans. Contests in which his
team has endeaVOreu to show it's
wares, have demonstrated several
things, among them q weakness of
the outfield that amounts TO tragedy.
an intield that is inclined to leak at
important points and failure on the
part of the pitching staff to compre-
bend the value of control Except
for this. the team looks good in the
eyes of Higgins, who is hanging to
several rockies. who. if things were
otherwise. would be already posse S.
Cd Of tickets to the minors
John McGraW and his hired men.
who are labOring at San Antonio,
seem to have the edge on soldier
teams in that section. defeating u
service aggregation yesterday by a
score Of 20 TO j.
Brooklyn came through with an
other victory over the Louisville
American Association team at Pensa =
cola. Fla, the Dodgers having plenty
Of batting practice during the fracas.
James Johnston led the team at the
bat getting four safctics, one of them
q home run. The score was Is 10 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Palmer's Statement

New York. March 21.-The answer Of
the textile workers to the manufacture
ers' demand for a 20 per cent. wage
cut is a counter demand for a 80 per
cent. reduction in capitalization OF
manufacturing firms in the industry.
Russell Palmer, secretary of the Anal
gamatcd Textile Workers of America.
declared today. His statement was
based ON a report OF the finance, Of
the Consolidated Textile Corporation,
made public by the labor bureau, Inc.
economic advisors to the union.
Describing this corporation as
about he largest single factor III tic
cotton Industry" the report stated
that it owned T.. E. & Il. knight, the
leader of the present move for wage
reductions in the PaWtuXet valley" has
Il mills in Rhode Island and M&ssa-
chusetts and at least 10 mills IL the
south, Converse & Co. the report
said, has exclusive control of the out
Fut of 10 other southern mills besides
those directly owned by the Colsol-
datod.
The labor bureau report cited fig
ures intended to show that the Con-
solidated. organized in 1919. has
placed such heavy burden of capital
ization and fixed charges on the plants
which it brought out that it must
either find way TO continue the alb
normal war and postwar profits or
else face the probability of shrini;age
in the book value Of its capitalization
Reluctance to write down capital val
ucs which it has written up is prob
ably responsible for the wage .roduc-
inv, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22

was able after q time to secure busi-
ness quarters over the VerZoni fruit
store. where he put in long days SELL
ing and repairing shoes. Later he
moved to the Edith building and for
the past several months he has been
located in the store formerly occu-
pied by Miss Carrie &. Stencil.
During these years, Mr.. Landry has
been able to build him a pretty and
attractive home on Francis street
and it may he fittinGly said at this
time, that much of the work on the
home was done by his own hands. a
fact of which he is justly proud. Mr..
and Mrs. Landry have one child,
Muriel, but they have lost three boys.
Mr.. Landry has left off shoe repair
ing now and recently took 4 course
in practipedics to make himself more
efficient in his business of selling
shoes. Although but 81 years of age,
Mr.. Landry has been connected with
the shoe business IS years, record
rarely eXcelled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
BEWARE OF
FAKE CANADIAN
MOUNTED POLICE

Ottawa. March Romantic tales
Of the Canadian northwest and dar-
ing deeds of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police. which Eavc enter
tanned American movie and book =
lovers recently. have been capital
lied by impostcrs. commissioner A.
p. Perry declared today.
These imposters have been going
to the United States where, posing as
officers Of the Canadian police. they
became "social lions" he said Many
Americans have made complaints to
him. he added.
lie told Of one man. who cIaimrd
to be member and also an ono cap
tain in the Canadian army, who has
given lectures in New England. been
the guest Of honor at concerts and
banqucts, ictcd by governors and. it
is allfg has been received by
President Harding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
QUIZ PASTOR IN MEETING
OBENCHAIN AND JUROR

Los Angeles. March ol-Rcv. Or.
j. Nlitcomb Brougher, pastor of a
large Los Angeles church. visited Dis
trict Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine
today in connection with reported
meeting in his Office of Ralph x.
Obcnchain ana Mrs. Grace Ware. the
latter member Of the Jury which
disagreed in the case of Mrs. NADIA
lynne Obenchain, charged with the
murder of J. Bolton Kennedy.
DR.. Brougher said Mrs. Ward came
to his office to ask him to pray with
her for guidance in performing her
duty rs juror. He said she may
have met Obcnchain in an outer office,
but. he was not aware Of the fact. If
such was the case. He said he did not
discuss the trial with Mrs. Ward. d.
The matter was brought up by the
trict attorney that it was reported
DR.. Brougher introduced Mrs. Ward
to Obenchain. DR.. Brougher denied
this
Mrs. Ward. it was said. was one of
three jurors who favored an acquittal.
She visited Trial Judge Sidney n.
Reeve yesterday. The judge later said
she made satisfactory" statement
to him. The second trial Of Mrs.
0benchain was set for June today,
The second trial OF Arthur C. 3urch,
her co-dcfcndant, is 10 begin Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Musical Clubs
OFF on Tour Of
n. E. Coast Towns

! The Colby Musical clubs started or
their second trip of the season Tues
| day afternoon. This trip will take i,
several Of Tie Maine coast towns AND
| has been on the Slce club schedule
, for many years. The first concert
, was PLAYED in Brooks Tuesday eve.
| ming and tonight they will play ir
! Camden. The third concert Will hC
| played ut the High school in Nina!.
! haven and in Belfast the concert
| will be a part of the cabaret given
| there.
The trip WIS arranged by Acting
! Manager Theodore Bramhall during
| the absence OF George Is. Wulsten-
/ hoIme who is on the western dcbat-
inS trip
| The men who made the trip are f.
T. Baxter -. NJ. l.. Amcs -; \. G.
Snow, -; l.. l.. Sheaman. 80: J. T.
Tliton. -; ". +. Scifcrt. -; J.. H.
! Warren. -; G. T.. Chapman. -; j
| G.. Tibhc;ts. Il; X. T.. Weymouth
"a; G. ii, Jordan. ~; G. +. smith
, -; NJ. G.. iiithorn, -; L.. Herbert
-; J.. n. Dearborn. %; +. r. McIn-
! tire. 30; T. G. Bramhall. -; IL. IT,
erie, -; w. L.. Merrill -: G. NJ
Davis. ~; G. +. Nickerson. "a: and
Il. NJ. Wallace, -, George NJ. Davis
is leader Of the orchestra, John lib
belts leads the glce club and John Z.
Triton heads the mandolin and Evan
j. Shcarman is president OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
TEXTILE MILL
SHUTS DOWN.
1000 JOBLESS

Lawrence, Mass. March o1.-ThC
1000 employees of the Arlington mills.
which make cotton and wooden goods,
were notified this morning that the
plant Will shut down at the end of the
present week for an indefinite period
This action has been taken, according
to Agent John T. Mercer, because OF
unsatisfactory business conditions.
The hope is expressed than 'an in
creased demand for cur products and
improved business conditions VII, en-
able us to resume operations il the
near future"
A reduction and REIMBURSEMENT in the
wages of the employees" OF the Everett
mills was announced today. effective
March -. The amount of tho cut was
not made known. the notice stating
that a schedule of rates will be worked
out and rates will be furnished Ly the
overseers as soon as they have the
new schedules.
The mills, it was announced, VIII run
five days the week ending April ], an
increase of one day over the present
schedule. and thereafter Will operate
on full time. The mill employs ahout
200 hands and manufactures sing
hams. shirtings. denims. etc
Organizer Thomas Reagan of LEVEL
will be i'll Lawrence tonight to cCufei
with loca. textile leaders. according
TO word received from him this a.tcr-
noon. Regain stated that lie had re.
Ccived no word from Thomas T. Me.
Mahon, international president of TIC
tcmtile workers. relative to calling q
strike in this city but said he would
come here, nevertheless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Cradle Roll PARTY

A Cradle Roll Party" was held az
the Congregational vestry Monday af-
tcrnoon at which the children of the
primary department OF the Sunday
school and their mothers were present
and enjoyed pleasing program. Mrs.
Il. Crawford McIlroy, head of the pri-
mary department gave a splendid talk
and refreshments were served by the
Owls Head class. Each one OF the
little ones received n red carnation.
The affair was planned and carried
out by Mrs. L. n. Clifford. superin-
tendent Of the Cradle Roll depart
ment. who spoke of the work of tho
Cradle Roll and what they were try
ing to do.
Other items on the program includ-
ed Song of Welcome by four of tho
primary children; recitation. "Our
Babies,' 10y Inez Shaw and another
song by the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Miss Mia May,
Masked Marvel,
Mystifes Main St.

! Slipping into town quietly without
! pomp or ceremony, Mia May, the cele-
! DRAFTED foreigner and explorer, who
has Just returned from Africa, passed
! Il few hours in the city TUESDAY and
was the exposure of all eyes. She
all@htod from Boston train and
Srorning the use of a taXicab. this
! distinguished woman, who is widely
! known in diplomatic. professional and
financial circles, made her way down
! town where she visited the stores and
j created no small sensation.
MISS May has had remarkable
career, filled with tragedy, pathos and
strange adventures. Notwithstanding
hcr desire to remain incognito. and
refusing the light of her eyes TO the
world by wearing a small mask. Miss
MA! was recognized from her pictures
i Nliicn nave been lately appearing in
inc New York papers and acknov-
lodged her identity to the formal
/ Nh" refused to be interviewed. but
! from the most reliable sources infor-
! hatioh regarding her present trip
/ through the country was obtained
( w hcrcrcr Hiss May went. tho owes
or the curious and Interested follow
=" H'r. quiet, unass,minc and thor
/ onShiN diSnifed, she radc small mn
chaSes at the stores. seemingly nm
aware OF the tremendous amount of
curiosity she was arousing. She
iuh'hed at one of the Main street
restaurants and her entrance throw
! 'Ie ehtlrc staff and all the patrons
ilto state OF establishment from
Nh!rh they Worc SLOW in rccovcrine-
II IS sand that a more ASTONISHING
StoIN. than that of Miss Nav is nm
hn"Wn I" fiction. She is LOOKING ar-
ter spot to rest after her bar,ou.
INK adventures. It is told that She
l"'S foalizCd the fiction stories of III
DER fta2Sard and the dream Of count-
irSS treasure troVe hunters throurb
the centuries ana has re-dscoyered
~ inc hrart of Africa the land of
opiir. the home of the famors Oroor
of Sheba. <'''' II
IL was reported that Miss MAY is
connected with The Mistress of +bo
GRID film, soon to be shown here
an" Manager James Magee of the
i'3lh's Theatre was besejeed with
telephone calls in re ard to fha so,,o
nut neither confirming or DENYING
ihose reports, Miss May said that ,rn
announcement of her astounding, nd
ventures will lac given to the press at
tho proper time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22

could speak no English, only Russian
and Polish but here Is where the
benefits Of the night school, even in
Waterville, is demonstrated for
young Petkevitch, being naturally
keen and ambitious learned English
in two months studying at the night
school held in Redington street
school. Later he took course in
book keeping in Norwich, Conn. with
which to augment his education.
Having taste for investigation, Mr..
Fetkevitcf has taken a course in
detective work and is a graduate of
the American Detective Training
school in New York and is now TAX
irg a course '-om Chicago.
Before coming to this country Mr..
Petkevitch was secretary to the gov
ernor in the District of Isevo,
Zahatche, which bears the same re-
lation to Poland as Augusta does to
Maine. He could have commanded
q high position under the Russian
administration had he been Russian
born instead of Polish. but even now,
had he not been made an American
citizen. he coulti fill high place in
Poland with the advantages his
education affords him. Mr.. Petke-
witch says that he likes the United
States much better and as he is an
American citizen, he is coming back
here and make his home.
His experience has been varied in
this country. He travelled for a
year with the Sels-Floto circus, he
worked on the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad and
learned weaving in the Wyandotte
mills here where he has been en-
ployed.
Mr.. Petkevitch's family live in
Wins. formerly a town in Russia
which is about the size of Portland
in this State. He viii sail from New
| York on the Hudson, United States
steamship for Bremen and will then
take the Boewe to Danzig. He has
a peculiar antipathy to touching his
foot on German soil and does not
intend to do so. He intends to be
gone about q year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Augusta Lodge Holds
Past Masters NIGHT

Past Masters night was held Tues
day evening at Augusta Lodge No. 141.
T. and A. NJ, with large attendance
Of members and visitors. The chairs
were filled by past masters of the
worked in the degree OF Master Ma
son. The work was beautifully cXem-
plified by the acting officers.
Those serving as officers for the
evening: N. W.. Albert Folsom; 5. w.
William +. Leavitt; ]. W.. Albert NJ.
pingrec: trea surer. Will l.. Hilton;
secretary, Winfred A. Jackson; chap
lain. John A. Jackmar: marshal, L.
Freedom Smith; s. D.. Edward H. Rip
Icy; J. D.. Alfred &. Turner; S. S. Har-
old u. Jennings: j. s. Harry NJ. Lyon;
tyler, y. Saunders Patterson. They
We're assisted in the degree work by
Weston Lewis. Charles w. Jones, Fred
.. Boynton, Lewis \. Burleigh, o. G..
:. Dawes and Manning s. Campbell.
During the meeting a beautiful past
masters jewel was presented to Past
Saunders Patterson of Augusta Ledge.
Alter Use degree Work was cOlClu-
ed the entire asScmblage repaired to
the banquet hall where a fine chicken
pie supper was served. The supper
was ,lado the more enjoyable by music
which was furnished by an orchestra
led by Ernest Hjll. rcaGcr Of the Colo
NAL orchestra. Mr.. Hill had min" play
Crs with him and the work which they
did curing tile banquet was very pleas
ing. The members of this orchestra
were: Ernest Hill leader; l.. Ray
mond Shaw, l.. T.. Eean". Chester
FoWles. \. {. Eastman, w. T.. Berry.
Everett Cannon. Arthur &. Davis. T..
{. Hilton and Harry Farnham.
While all We're assembled in the hail
they listened to short talks 10y ". l..
Tildcn Of kcIlncDec Lodge: ". 3. Nor
ton. WHO is one Of the oldest living
past masters of Augusta Lodge: w.
T.. Atkins Of Sloan Lodge of Fair
field; W. L. Manning :. Campbell. past
master of Augusta Lodge: w. Is. Frost
OF Bethlehem Lodge of this city. and
". T. Dudley, past master of Augusta
Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Self-styled Police
Hero Asked to Leave
the Hub Behind Him

Boston. March 2l-Dlniel 4. Mac
kay who. styling himself former
captain of the ROYAL Canadian
Mounted Police. lad spoken of his
supposed experiences 10 many New
England gatherings. had gained tho
confidence Of Governor Coolidge and
Mayor Peters and had headed NUM-
cipal committees, has been advised TO
leave this state, it WAS said at the Of
fees of the commissions of public
safety today.
\ long list of lectures which Mac
kay had ahead of him has been can
cellcd, it was understood. Since his
appearance in this vicinity several
years ago. he had obtained appoint
mcnt as i vice investigation officer
at Camp Devens. as q special police
officer in this city during the police
mans strike and as chairman of the
city committee on Patriots Day ccle-
bratiOn in 1919. Although an alien.
lie took part in the political cam
patgn Of 1920.
For time he was associated With
the United States Shipping Board Of
fees here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Winthrop Local News
Winthrop Grange

Winthrop Grange, r. of III. No. 200,
held an interesting a]l-day meeting
at the Grange hall, West Winthrop
on Tuesday, March 21st with 4 good
number in attendance. The forenoon
session was given over to the working
of the third and fourth degrees and
a delicious Grange dinner was served
at noon. In the afternoon the meet
ing was opened with singing by tie
Grange followed by a piano solo by
Ralph Titus. Humorous Clippings
for the roll call created much amuse-
ment. A fine talk on BLISTER Rust on
pine growth" illustrated with picture
slides, was given by w. o. Frost,
which proved most instructive. A
vocal solo by l.. II. Millspaugh COM
pleted the program and the meeting
closed in form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Medford, Mass, Fire
DESTROYS IS Autos

Mcdford. Mass, March 2l.-SiNty-
i've automobiles were destroyed by
FIRE which carry today swept through
'bc West MedfOrd garage on IIar-
Natd street. The loss was estimated
at 100000.
Explosions Of gasoline blew off the
root OF the story and a half concrete
structure. allowing the flames TO cs-
cape toward St Eaphael's Catholic
church in the rear on High street.
The sides of the church were
scorched but the fire was kept with
IN the garage.
-Four automobiles were saved. Tho
cauS" of the fire was not determined.
TWO alarms We're sounded in Med
ford ana on" in Arlington, The adj
Joining town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
ASK n. E. CONGRESSMAN
ACT ON SEVERAL MATTERS
OF INTEREST TO SECTION

Washington. MarcH "l.-Abolition Of
diIfrrcntial freight rates Discrimination
rN against New England ports in favor
OF south Atlantic ports, purchase by
the federal government Of the Cane
cod canal. and adoption of the ship
subsidy bill now before Congress, were
urged upon New England Congressional
delegation tonight at a dinner ot the
maritime Association of the Boston
Chamber Of Commerce. Vice President
Coolidge. Gov. Cox Of Massachusetts
and the entire New England congress
! >i"nal delegation were present.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. In
| an address said that ne had come &c bs
Uniformed and instructed" concerning
the aims and work OF the Maritime As
ISOLATION in its efforts TO improve the
commercial position of New England
III" characterized as extremely "un-
fair and discrimination against New
England through the freight differen-
tails which he said had caused the
commerce of New England steadily 10
| decline, and freight traffic to be di-
v"rtcd to other ports. principally Mon
treal. Philadelphia. Baltimore and
Newport News, Va.
New England" h" added must be-
brought back to a basis of equality
with other ports"
If this were accomplished. he said,
tina: section of the country could OBJ
tain it's share of trade.
The senator advocated q shin SUBJ
sidy. Maintenance Of an American
merchant marine he declared must rest
on private enterprise. and this could
only be done by subsidy.
Referring to blocs in Congress. Sem
ator Lodge said: I'VE have heard a
good deal about blocs of late and, while
] do not believe in blocs, New England
should get together"
With ~ senators ard "a representa-.
tives from the six New England states.
he said he felt there was "a pretty
large bloc TO start with" in attaching
the artificial differentials which where
by New England suffered and obtain
ing the Cape Cod canal and the other
benefits needed to improve her CONNER
cial position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
Fire Damages
Parish House :
of Trinity Church

| New York. Mar. 21-Fire which
broke out late today in the parish
house of historic old Trinity church
on lower Broadway. destroyed the
third floor and part of the fourth be-
control. 1t was the second time
within three weeks that fire has
threatened the building.
! The blaze was discovered in the
! Sunday school cafeteria as thousands
of persons employed in the financial
district were leaving their skyscraper
Offices for home. A great crowd col
lected which the police kept back
with difficulty. The flames quickly
spread to the Guild hall. destroying
a large play room for children. Miss
Etfie Armstrong. housekeeper for the
! clergy of st. Pauls chapel. was
overcome by smoke while leading
several children to safety from the
play room.
Despite the fact it was the second
fire in the parish house in three
weeks, police said there we're not
evidences of incendiarism.
The damage was estimated al
100000.
! The firemen worked hard to save
priceless records of Trinity, dating
back to Revolutionary days, onl.
to learn after the blaze had been
brought under control that the docu.
ments had been out of danger all the
time in a fireproof. safe unchanged
on the Fulton street side of the
building.
At the height of the blaze huge
clouds of smoke swept around The
Woolworth building. tallest sky.
scraper in the city. drifting acros.
City hall park and over to Brooklyn
bridge. .,.a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
NO. % IN JOURNALS SERIES OF
WATERvILLE BUSINESS HEADS.
The PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
ALBERTO S. LANDRY, Shoe
Dealer-One Of City's Sue
cessful Business Men-Won
Way by Sheer Pluck and Per.
severance-Attractive Home.
Built Mainly by Himself

One of Waterville's merchants. who
by sheer perseverance and hard
work has risen to the head of a Sic
cessful business, is Alberto s. Ian
dry, one of tho Main street shoe deal
ers. Mr.. Landry came to WatcrvilIe
II years ago and has made a place
for himself among the respected
citizens OF Waterville by his indus
try and devotion TO good business
principles.
Mr.. Landry was born in Bidde-
lord. December II, 1890, the son of
Joseph and Melina (Gendron) Lam
d"y. He was educated IN the pub
lie schools Of Biddeford and started
to work when lie was IA years of
age. entering the employ OF the
Perry Co. of Saco. After
three years, his ambition outstrip-
ping his Judgment Mr.. Landry, then
boy of Il, went into business for
himself, but at the end of a year. he
gave up his business venture and en-
tered the employ Of John +. Dean of
Rddcford, who is still in businc IS
there.
In his carly eos Mr.. Landry met
MISS Evelyn Agnes Reny of Water
Vile. daughter of William Rcny, who
was visiting friends in BiGdeford.
The acquaintance ripencd into a
closer attachment and OH May -.
1917. the young people were married.
His young bride longing for her home.
and people, caused Mr. Landry to
give up his position in BiGdeford and
come to Watervillc. where he opened
business in the Gcdcon Pitcher
block on Water street, where he APP
Piled himself diligently to the work
OF repairing shoes on the lookout
for something better, Air. Landry