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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
European Observers
Report on Political
Condition in Russia

The Hague. June 26-The Associat-
cd Press obtained PERMISSION to pub
lish a copy of a private report on
Russia which will be distributed to
tho chiefs OF the delegations f. m non
Russian countries, This repor' en-
bodies the views OF a prominent and
competent European observer Of lib
cral tendencies, who recently came
from Russia after making a thorough
investigation of the political cond-
lions there.
The report contains ten paragra phs
remarkable for their hrcvfty. The
name Of the investigator is Withheld
by agreement. The ten points fol-
low:
First: Barring unforeseen events the
soviet regime is not near collapse;
their most ardent adversaries, the
socialists, think they may continue in
power for another ten years.
Second: The economic exhaustion
Of Russia is complete, and admitted
by the soviets. All power of pur-
chase has disappeared.
Third: The soviets are divided
struggles have begun
Fourth: Hatred of the old regime is
general among the people.
Fifth: Blockade and foreign mill
tary aggression have maintained the
soviets in power, but resumption of
contact with Europe VIII destroy
them and accelerate their evolution
in the direction of conservatism.
Sixth: The soviet recognize with
out hesitation that only the foreigner
can reconstruct Russia.
Seventh: For the moment the en-
transigeant faction of the soviet tri-
umphs.
Eighth: Litvinoff does not arrive
with conciliatory intentions.
Ninth: The Russian socialists
would adhere Immediately to soviet
ism if they could obtain the right TO
vote. the secret vote and liberty of
speech and press. But the socialists
are inclined to refuse the franchise to
the bourgeoise.
Tenth: The blockade and foreign
military interventions have developed
very powerful nationalsm and keno
phobia in Russia.
The world" says the report,
must keep these facts in mind"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Abandon Latest
Attempt to Scale
Mount Everest

London, June 26-(By A. Pr
Mount Everest has again baff1ed the
best efforts of man. The Calcutta
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
today confirms previous reports that
Brigadier General c. C.. Bruce, head
of the present expedition, has been
forced to the conclusion that per-
sistence in the effort to scale tie
peak would only result in useless
tragedy.
General Bruce was most reluctant
to abandon further attempts but the
condition in which the two last
elm bing parties returned, the advice
of his medical officers and the GER
tainty of worse weather conditions
daily, forced him TO a decision, says
the writer.
Major II. T. Morshead. was the
worst sufferer from frostbitc. G. l..
Mallory and another member of the
party also were badly bitten, and
several others less severely.
The correspondent quotes 'one of
the greatest authorities on Himal-
ayas' as saving that Bruce's "glor-
ious failure" has proved conclusive
IN that the summit is almost unat-
tainable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Prohibition Navy
to Patrol L. |. Sound
Stop Rum Runners

New Haven Conn, June Dc
Patrol of the Connecticut coast line
and blockade of the ports against
rum runners who are alleged to have
brought into the state 10000 worth
Of liquor in the last few days, con
sttutcd the action decided upon by
officials of the customs and prohibi,
ton departments at Il meeting held
at the federal building yesterday
The patrolling Will be done by the
former subchasers now forming the
prohibition navy under command OF
Captain Charles Thropp. 1t was
stated that considerable liquor
smuggling was being put over in
Long Island Sound and particularly
on the Connecticut shore at and he
tween the ports of New London and
New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Rumored Real Estate Chance

1t was reported from several quar-
tiers Monday that the building on the
west side of Main street occupied on
the ground floor by the Miller Cigar
store and on the second floor as a
lodging house. the proprietor of
which is Frank Pelletier. had been
sold by Alberto Landry to Eleazoar
Russakoff of Skowhegan. a brother
of S. Russakoff the local jeweler.
Inquiry revealed the. information
that the sale is under negotiation
but had not been completed Monday
night, Mr.. Landry. it was stated,
had named his price which had been
accepted and a deposit made. The
papers were to have been made out
either Saturday or Monday, but MIR.
Russakoff did not come from Skow-
is how the matter stood Monday
night.
Mr.. Miller has a lease of the
building running until next April.
This and other recent real estate
transfers in the business section
have, it was stated Monday evening.
aroused a considera BILE amount Of
uneasiness among local business
firms, who are tenants at will, CT
have only short time leases of their
stands. 1t was understood that Mr..
Russakoff has said that he desires
the property for investment only,
and does not intend to disturb the
present tenants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Says Lawrence
Strikers Will Stick

Lawrence, Mass, June 26,-Rev.
FIR. John Gilday, pastor OF st.
Patrick's church and a member Of the
citizens committee of seven ministers
which was appointed to ~ TO bring
about settlement of the textile
strike, told his parshion"rs in the
COS, Sc Of his sermon yesterday that
The strikers should rcmaih firm in
thor demands. He said that the mill
Incn are now on their knees to the
Wol kers. Discussing wages he de-
Glazed that the pay that some girls
receive is an injustice AMI he asked
how the girl of the present day could
remain good on uniustly lov wages.
Father Gilday said he vas speaking
his rersonal opinion, not that OF the
citizens committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Name New County
Economic Agents

OrOno, June 26-Thc new county
demonstration agents in home econ
omics, to fill vacancies caused by res
isnatiOns, and one for full-timc ser
vice in county that shared its home
demonstrators with a sister county,
have been recommended by the college
of Agriculture and the Farm Bureaus
for appointment ~ tho United States
| Department Of Agriculture.
Miss Mary G. Flint of Pennington
will be assigned to Washington
county, with headquarters at Machias,
succeeding Miss Doris Eastman, who
| is to resume teaching. Miss Flint is
a graduate of Pennington Normal
school; studied two years at Cornell
and two years at Columbia receiving
] from the last named institution the
degree OF bachelor Of science She has
taught in domestic science courses
four years. her last teaching position
being in Rockford College. I'll.
Waldo. which has shared with
Washington county a home demon
stration agent, will have one of it's
| own, in the person Of Miss Estcllc
Mason Of Hamndcn, an alumnus OF
University OF Maine. WHO has had
teaching and practical experience in
tn" line she is to follow.
In Androscogein and SagadahOc
where Miss Martha York, now Mrs
, Ray \. Atherton. did faithful service,
Miss Helen P. Cooper of Berlin, y. H.,
will be stationed. She is a graduate
Of Mason Institute and has taught
domestic science two years in Berlin
! High school, Of which she is an alum
ms"
1t is eXpectcdthat they will begin
their duties July J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Alden 2. Bailey

Alden p. Bailey. who for the
past three years has success fully
managed the confectionery store of
the Spear Folks. near the corner of
Main and Temple streets, has been
transferred to a new store which the
company has opened in Lewiston.
The transfer comes as a deserved
promotion to Mr.. Bailey whose bust
ness ability and courteous treatment
of the public have done much to-
ward increasing the business during
the time he has been manager. He
will be succeeded as manager of the
local store by Perry Maddocks. who
has been with Green Brothers for
the past two and one-half years. and
before that time was with the Wool
worth Co. Mr.. Maddocks was over
seas as a sergeant in Company c. of
the 101st Infantry. 18th Division. and
has wide circle of friends, who will
wish him the greatest success in his
new position. Mr.. Bailey will re-
main at the local store a short time
in order to transfer the affairs of the
store to the new manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Portland Cadets
Off for Annual

Portland, Maine, June 26.-With-
out unnecessary formality SO
members of the Portland High school
cadet corps entraincd this morning
for the journey to North Sebago
where the annual encampment of the
organization that numbers students
from Portland and Deering High
schools, will be held. Drill Master
Philip j. Lowell is in charge of the
boys and in charge of camp during
the one week stay and the members
OF the corps Will have seven days
Of real military discipline.
one of the features of the weeks en-
CampmCnt will lie Governors Day,
tomorrow, when Coy. Baxter with his
of the men in the cadet band will
make up a musical organization to
furnish music for drills and they will
figure prominently in the Governors
Day exercises. Motion picture men
VIII he on hand when the camp is
officially inspected and pictures of
camp activities may be viewed in the
popular news wceklies shown in
Portland theatres.
The annual encampment comes as
a reward for the faithful work the
men do each year in preparation for
the annual drill and ball. Drillmaster
Lowell expressed the opinion the day
following the annual competitive drill
that 1t was the best that the cadet
corps had ever put on. As a conse-
quence every effort was made to pro-
vide the best summer camp for the
cadets that has ever been held.
Leaving Union station at $40 the
cadets left the train at RiChville and
hikcd the remaining distance TO
North Schago where they pitched
their tents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
.C. M. T. Camp
at DeVens Aug. 1-3O

Plans for this Years Citizens Mill
tary training camp for the New Eng
land states have now been definitely
concluded. Until it was known what
funds would be available complete
arrangements were somewhat re-
tardcd. but with the passage by Con-
grcss of the military appropriation
bill last week it has been possible for
the Corps Area commander. Major
General Edwards to round out the
final details.
The camp will bc held at Camp
DevcnS, August | to 30. The num-
her OF students for which arrange
mcnts had been tentatively made
and already filled has now been in
creased ~ 700, ana further appliCa-
tons TO that number can now be
considered. Full particulars and
blank application forms can be OBJ
tanned by writing to Headquarters.
First Corps Area, Army Base, Dos
ton.
1t is not thought there will he much
difficulty IN filing this increased quota.
as the last years class was 50 cnthus-
iastic and derived 50 much from the
training course that interest has been
aroused among their home communI-
ties. Last year there was an excess
of candidates over tho accommodations.
and these are being cared for at this
years camp.
CandidatCs should he between Il and
Il years o. aee They Will receive free
portatlCn t. and from their
homes, all expenses while at camp, and
tho benefit of a great deal of excellent
recreation. ono of the principal fca-
lures of the course is the physical
training, on which great stress is laid.
There will y" plenty of healthy out
door work to build up the physiques of
tho young mon, intCrspers"d with mill
itarN instruction. In addition there
Will be demonstrations by trained reg
ular units Of tho principal combat
branches Of tho army-infantry, cav
airy, field artillery and air service
Altogether the course is well worth
while to any Young man who has the
time and wants a novel months vaca-
ton at no expense to himself. Special
attention is given to the messing Of
the students, and care taken to make
their quarters comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Strike Quiet
Continues in
Blackstone Valley

raWtucllet, r. l., June o6.-The Esd
week of the Strike in the Blackstone
valley opened quietly today. Although
an Injunction las been granted against
pickcting at the mills affected in this
city, deputy shcriffs continue to do
guard duty AMI the flying squad" of
police ride in an automobile from mil!
TO mill but they seldom have trouble
from strike sympathizers. The depu-
tics say that more workers are stead
lily reporting at the mills but none of
them have many more than half the
required quota. In Lonsdale, Ashton
end Berkeley tho mills remain open but
tho workers continue to keep away.
Thomas ,McMahon. president of the
United Textile Workers of America. is
expected back today from Cincinnati.
where he attended tho American Fed
Grafton of Labor convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
LET'S MAKE 1T A
FIRELESS FOURTH"

The safest way to exhibit fireworks
is TO display them in community CEN
terS under the supervision of firemen
and with extinGu:shers and buckets Of
water nearby.
Civic organizations in many
cities are actively working to
make the Fourth of July celebra-
ton this year as safe and sane
as possible. They point out that
while the property destruction due
to fires from frecrackers and fire.
works is not heavy, as compared
with that from other hazards, loss
of life and injury are usually out
standing features of the indie
pendence Day observance.
The so-called HARMLESS spar
kler" is being particularly con-
demned because the incandescent
core that remains after the sur
face material has been burned off,
makes it highly dangerous toy.
Last Fourth Of July, for example,
six Chicago children received fatal
burns from these "playthings," ac-
cording to the records of the Ma
tional Board Of Fire Underwriters.
There is no desire to remove all
JOY from the occasion, but it is
held that instead of promiscuous
noise and illumination, with at
tendant casualties, the occasion
should be made a patriotic, COM
munity affair, with appropriate
exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
CONTRACT awarded FOR new
JUNIOR HIGH BU |LD|NC Will
EXTEND PERIOD OF FINANCING

increase in attendance is expected
and the plans as now outlined Will
take care of that increase for . num-
Der of years at least.
When the bids were opened ard
were found TO be in excess Of the
sum planned for the first thought of
the committee vas to cut doNE Oh
the building, one way or another, to
bring il within the sum thai they
had allotted in their calculations.
This idea was thoroughly discussed
hy the members of the commit ce and
through Mayor Leon Q. Tebbttt5 with
number Of progressive and in
fuential citizens. and the conccnsuS
of opinion seemed strongly against
any pairing process as 1t would tnn3
to cheaper the building and make
it necessary to eliminate some Of tne
things that seemed to be essential to
the needs Of the pupils in a city Of
Watervillc's size and industrial con-
ditiOns. SO it was unanimously
voted by the committees at a meeting
Monday evening to recommend the
plans as outlined Nv the architect,
Horace True. MuzZy, which Will &C.
commodate the number needed and
contain the various departments such
as textile, automobile and demon
stration rooms. together With a large
gymnasium and auditorium.
In order to do this the plan of
financing will have to he extended
over four years in-to7d Of three as at
fist intended ard arrangements have
boon made for doing this through the
st National bank of T ston at a
rate Of 3.S5 interest, which is con-
sidered oXcenH onally reasonable.
About $4,000 more is needed to make
the building as planned. which will
mako a structure good for IS years,
At least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
RECORD SUNDAY
Al OLD ORCHARD

Old Orchard June 26-The crowd
at Old Orchard yesterday was a rec
ord breaker for a June sunday, ac-
cording to old residents who have
kept tabs on sunday crowds for a
quarter OF IA century, During the
morning only few came to the
beach, but after the sun came out at
noon thousands came here by auto
mobiles, steam cars and elcctrics.
Every available vacant lot and street
that could be used as a parking place
was utilized. The traders did a
splendid business and the amuse-
ment places were patronized 10y
thousands. There were more people
went in bathing during the afternoon
than on any previous day this sum-
mcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27

Following a meeting of the COM
mittee on construction of the pro-
posed new junior high school build
ing it was announced Monday night
that the general contract had h.c n
awarded to Augustus Carey 4 Co,
who We're the lowest bidders when
the bids were first opened.
There are some minor details 20
the contract remaining to he adJus..
ed, but the cost of the general con-
struction worh will be about $4,000.
it was stated at the conclusion of the
meeting.
The question of the new junior
high school bu'iirg is one which has
called for considerable thought on the
part of the committee having tire
project in hand, for 1t has been def
nitely ascertained that sch9 II
building, such as will meet the needs
of WaterVille in the years to come
will cost more than the $4,000 at
first planned on. The fact has kccn
taken very thoroughly into consrdera :
ton that Waterville must plan for
future as we'll rs present needs. 1t
mast plan for a building to accom-
lnodate at least $50 to 500 pupils if It
IS to meet the requirements of the
city.
At the time the building was be-
ing considered by the school Board
and others, it was fclt that / . or ! )
loom building would be sufficiently
large but after several hearings Cr
the committee in conjunction With
the school board it was found that
at the beginning of tie next school
year in September. there Will be APP
proximately AIS scholars ready TO en-
ter. Therefore it can be readily seen
that ii becomes absolutely nccessal :
to build a schoolhouse larger than
was at first planned, for a gradual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Cremate Body WI Tinq-Fana

London, June 26-The body of WI
Ting Fang, former Chinese minister
to Washington. was cremated today.
says a Central News dispatch from
Friday
The Christian funeral service was
most impressive. A vast concourse
Of people was present, including a
number of high officers of the South
China army.
A brief address was given by Brit
ish Consul Jameson, who expressed
the condolences Of the British gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Cotton Market Down

New York, June 26.-The cotton
market experienced further sharp
decline today on reports of continued
good growing weather in the south, an
easing market at Liverpool and a pri =
vate crop report placing the end Of
June condition at 749 compared with
695 a month ago. and the indicated
crop at 1854, 900 bales. October con-
tracts sold down to c0.s2 during the
middle Of the morning made a de-
cline Of SO bale from the closing
price Of Saturday ana break Of o13
points or S11.65 per bale as compared
With the high price of last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
An open-air boxing show IS sched-

An open-air boxing show IS sched-
uled for July at the Central Maine
Fair grounds under the management
oe Frank Berard. The main bout will
be between Young Josephs Of this city
and Walter Butler Of Revere. Mass.
This ought to be a fast go as Butler
comes with big reputation. and Jo-
sophs, who is thought by many fans
not to have been in the best of condi-
ton when he met Utah kid" is ex-
rected to give a good account OF him.
self. The semi-final argument will be
between Eddie Polo of Waterville and
Young Leonard Of Chelsea. Young
hetchell of New Bedford and Panama
ND Of Waterville will dispute honors
III the preliminary. The show is sched-
sN.eo to start at 2.30 p. NJ July 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27

The Young Peoples department OF
the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed
a picnic Monday afternoon and eve
ming at Groves Camp. North Pond
Automobiles were taken shortly after
1 o'clock Monday afternoon and
upon arriving at the camp an inter
esting program of sports. bathing
swimming and so on was enjoyed. A
picnic lunch was one of the success
full features of the program. 1t was
$50 P. NJ. when the party returned
home to Waterville. About IS young
people enjoyed the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Fishing Schooner Crippled

Gloucester, Mas. June 26.---The
fishing schooner Desire which sailed
from this port on Saturday for trip
Of swordfish was back today badly
damaged after striking submerged
object IS miles southwest OF Highland
light on Sunday. The schooner was
only kept afloat by heroic work at the
pumps By the crew. 4 lighter yester-
day went to the rescue and pumped
water from the vessel all last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27

The wedding of Miss Celeste PhelpT
and Prof Harold Marston Morse Of
this city will take place on Thursday
Of this week ct the First Baptist
church in San Francisco. Miss Phelps
is the daughte' of Rev. and Mrs. Ar
thur S. Phelps. Dr. Phelps is for
mer pastor OF the First Baptist church
Of this city. being TIE predecessor of
the present pastor. Rev. Walter Quar-
rington Prof. Morse is graduate OF
Colby College, took graduate work at
Harvard. and became an instructor on
the Harvard faculty in the department
Of mathematics. Recently he has been
a member Of the faculty of Cornell
University. The couple will return 20
Waterville In August to pass the sum.
,ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Allow Cantaloupes to Rot

Brawley, Calf. June o6.-About
eight million cantaloupe5 rotted on the
ground in this vicinity yesterday, the
growers having decided to cease pick
inc and take the resulting loss in the
hope that as a consequence over
stocking of eastern markets would be
and they could get price for
their product which would afford
them profit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Forty-tW Horses
Stampede from Camp
r. [. Artillervnen

Westerly, II. T. June 26-Forty
two field artillery horses at the camT
Rhode Island National Guard. STAN.
peded during a thunder storm early
today and at noon were still being
rounded up in various parts of the
state Some OF the animals were re,
ported in Connecticut towns, - miles
away.
Three of the Is horses that gal.
Hoped into this city this morning
crashed into an automobile, wreck,
ing the machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Lewiston Teachers Wed

The marriage of John J, Butler,
sub master and athletic coach at Jor-
dan High school to Miss Mary Fran
ces Murphy, English instructor at
Jordan High. took place Monday
morning at the brides home Som
ellsworth. \. H. MI Butler attended
Bates College two Years where he ex-
celled in athletics. winning three
letters. He transferred to Catholic
College, Washington. ID. G., for his
final two years. He became 4 NOM
Der of the Jordan High faculty about
two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-27
Berlin. June 26-(By A. Pas a

Berlin. June 26-(By A. Pas a
prelude to the forthcoming enforce
ment of the governments exception
laws" as designated by President
Ebert in his decree. the Berlin 20
lice late this afternoon swoope l
down upon headquarters of the Ger
man national peoples party and
seized the membership list and other
archives with the purpose of estab-
fishing possible connections of the
party with or its participation in
various reactionary organiza tons
which recently have been under Off
cial surveillance.