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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
FEDERAL AID
FOR ROADS NOW
IN CONFERENCE
At Least S5O,0O0,OOO
Yearly Is Assured,
Says Sargent
Chief Engineer Maine Highway
Department Returns from
Washington Conference State
Highway Officials - 3-Year
Program is Endorsed

Paul D. Sargent, chief engineer
State Highway Department, returned
last evening from Washington, D. c.,
where on Tuesday and Wednesday he
attended a meeting Of the executive
committee of the American Associa-
ton of State Highway Officials at the
Bureau of Public Roads. All members
of the committee were present in
Guiding the State highway engineers
from California, Idaho, Nebraska and
Missouri.
The principal matter discussed was
the status of Federal aid legislation.
The Senate has passed bill carrying
an appropriation of S5O000,00O for the
fiscal year beginning July l and an
authorization for $65,000,000 and So,
100000 respectively tor the two sue
ceeding fiscal years. The House has
passed an authorization for $65,000,-
600 for the fiscal year beginning July
/, and for 100000 for the succeed
ing fiscal year. The matter is now in
conference. The committee voted to
endorse the 3-ycar program. The
committee also voted to protest
of Federal participation in any Fed
oral Aid project which has been sug-
gested by some members of Congress.
On Wednesday the committee held
an all-day conference with commit
tee of motor vehicle manufacturers for
the purpose of discussing questions of
mutual interest. The program in
Guided size weight and type of trucks
and automobiles. Types and costs of
roads: financing of cost of construc-
ton and maintenance of roads; re-
strictions on the use of roads. Only
a beginning was made in the consid-
Grafton of these topics. A two or
three day session of the joint COM
mittee will be held about Aug. /.
The committee also reviewed the
proposed regulations of the Secretary
OF Agriculture for administering the
Federal Aid act approved last Novem-
Der, and suggested several changes.
which experience Of the members of
the committee indicate to be desir-
able.
MIR. Sargent while in Washington
lad n long conference with Thomas
Fl. Mcdonald, chief of the Bureau of
Public Roads, relative to securing ac-
ton on the approval of Federal Aid
projects submitted by the State High
way Commission to the Secretary of
Agriculture. The commission is not
allowed to advertise for bids or to
let contracts for these projects until
fun approval of project statements,
plans. specifications and estimates has
been secured from Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
District Attorney Deter
mined to Get Facts
in BIackmai|ing
Receives Letters Out
lining Hold Gang
Had on Millionaire
Bakers SOn-PrOse-
cutOr Given Guns
Used in Duel Peters
and Ward

White Plains, y. Y, May 25-(fy.
A. PD-Walter s. Ward, 'fonaire
L2ker's sol, today was re- ID
on a charge tat he killed Clarcrce
Peters of Haverhill, Mass, an ex-
Navy man, ne,.r the Kcnsico roscr-
voir, nearly two weeks. ago.
Ward, who dropped out Of ST !:
during the day after his bond OF
$4,000 had been ordered cancelled
was brought to the court house by
Sheriff Georc Werner out
o'clock. The sheriff took Is prison.
or into the office, closed the door and
pulled down the blind.
Wards rc-arrcst followed nee
of an order by supreme court Justice
Seeger today at the request OF Dis
trict Attorney Weeks. MIR. Weeks
asked the order of re-arrest after
telling the court that he mad discov-
cred discrepancies between the de-
tails of the killing as told by Ward
and those unearthcd by 90. lty Off
Gals.
The district attorney said that he
did not believe the bail of $4,000 on
which Ward had been rCIca~~1 Wis
sufficient. Justice Secger Immediate
" issued the re-arrest order. He al
50 cancelled the $4,000 bail.
District Attorney Wooke ~"i' that
Ward would not be given an oppor-
tunity to furnish bail again at 4
time.
Following a conference tho shcr-
ifs Office, Ellwood NJ. Rabenold nrd
Allan r. Campbell, two of Wards
attorneys, drove to the home OF Dis
trict Attorney Weeks where II was
agreed that no effort would be made
to obtain Wards release from pris-
or tonight. 1t was further agreed
that Wards attorneys will file an
application for writ af "Obacs cor
pus before supreme court Justice
Young tomorrow morning. Mr..
Weeks said he would contest the APP
plication and it is expected he will
u veal additional details Of the states
ccsc.
District Attorney Weeks who as
Continued on Page 3-CoI 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
DAUCHERTY TO
HAVE AID BEST
LAWYERS IN U. S.
In Federal Prosecution
of War Time Fraud
Cases
Will Be Selected for Especial
Fitness for Posts = Cong.
Reavis, Nebraska One and
Will Resign Seat-Other Dis
tinguished Lawyers Named

Washington, May 25.-Attorney
General Daugherty will assume per-
sonal direction of the prosecution of
war fraud cases, it was announced
tonight at the department Of JUS
tice.
Associated with the Attorney Gen
eral, the statement said, will be
number of distinguished lawyers
from all parts Of the country selected
for their especial fitness for the
posts"
Among these will be Representa-
who will resign his seat in Congress
in order to take up this work on June
4.
Col. Henry w. Anderson of Rich
mond, Va, the announcement said,
also would assist the attorney general
in the prosecution as well as former
Representative Roscoe c.. McCulloch
of Canton, Ohio, who was appointed
recently by Mr. Daugherty to inves-
tigate war cantonment cases.
The attorney general said he was
not willing to make the names of
the other counsel public at this time.
BY assuming direction of the war
fraud cases Mr.. Daugherty said, he
would be able to use in the prosecu-
ton, the salary of $4,000 or $4,000
a year which otherwise would have
been paid to one special assistant at
torncy general under authority Of
Congress, which has placed no limi-
tation" on the salary to be paid this
official.
Those cases in which the venue
falls within the District of Columbia,
the statement continued, will be pre-
scented to the grand jury, drawn un-
der the new law. and prepared to
hear testimony now in possession of
the department.
The attorney general will continue
to have associated with him in the
prosecution Col. Guy l.. Golf, of Wis
consin, assistant to the attorney gen
oral as we'll as each Of the various
assistant attorney generals in their
respective capacities.
Il have been personally informed"
Mr.. Daugherty said, "Of every step
taken in these cases and have either
given or approved every order or
action taken in them. l shall con-
tinuc in charge of the new bureau
to be known as the war contracts
section"
Determination of the attorney gen.
eral to direct the cases himself,
means. he said, that all of the prin-
cipal assistants employed in these
cases will receive a salary of only
$4,000 per annum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
YOUNG WARD JAILED
in KILLING OF PETERS
CANCEL $4,000 BAIL
CLAIM GENERAL
ELECTRIC CONTROLS
ELECTRIC BULBS

Washington, May 25-Action to
break up an alleged monopoly of the
General Electric company in the
manufacture and sale of electric
bulbs was recommended by Samuel
Untermyer, counsel for the Lock-
wood investigation committee of
New York in letters to Attorney
General Daugherty and Senator La
Toilette, Republican, Wisconsin, pre-
scented in the Senate today by Mr..
LaFollette.
Mr.. Untermyer in his letter to
Senator LaF'ollette said he had sug-
gested action against the company
to Attorney General Daugherty but
that Mr.. Daugherty had refused to
permit the action suggested to be
taken.
The New York attorney declared
that the General Electric company
controlled 9S per cent. of the cleo
trio bulb business and was domina-
ted by j. p. Morgan and company.
He added in his letter to Senator La
Toilette that he had offered to prose-
cute the alleged trust" without ex-
pense to the government.
1T was suggested" said Mr.. In
termyer," that he, (Mr. Daugherty)
instruct the United States district
attorney at New York in whose
charge other prosecutions for other
violations of the antitrust laws de-
hoon
placed by him and who had shown a
! commenda BILE disposition to press
those cases. This the attorney gen
eral declined to do.
1T is now almost five months
since these requests were made. TINS
| apparent unwilingness to act is quite
! in line with the history of the per-
sistent but unsuccessful attempts
| that have been made by the commit
| tee to secure action in other cases,
extending over a period Of one year
, or more.
"To he brutally frank about the
/ business | am satisfied that the over
| shadowing power of j. L. Morgan
| and company, who are financial
managers of the company and VINO
really control its destinics and one OF
whose members is a director in the
company will make it impossible
ever to secure any sort of eftectlNe
> relief through the agency of the de-
! partmcnt of justice. Experience over
the past two decades and upwards
| has demonstrated that the great cor
porations under its guardianship
somehow or other manage to 90 JUST
about as they please and to remain
above and beyond the law.
ITO get the protection or 'ha'
I Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
General Forecast

Pressure fell Thursday over prac-
tically all regions, except the Pacific
states and a disturbance of slight
intensity was central over Missouri
Thursday night, another Of moderate
intensity was over the st. Lawrence
valley, and a third of wide extent and
marked intensity extended from AL
berta southwark to Arizona. Pres
sure remained high Thursday off the
Atlantic coast. Showers have occur
red within the last "a hours in the
lake region and the north Atlantic
states.
The outlook Is for unsettled,
showery weather Friday and Satur-
day over most sections east of the
Mississippi river. The temperature
will not change materially during
the next two days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
moderate to fresh southwest and
west and weather overcast and
showery Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
FANCY PRICES FOR
GUERNSEY CATTLE AT
NO. EASTON, MASS,

North Easton, Mass, May 25-
Ninety-six head Of guernsey cattle
brought total of $500 $50, an aver
age of $2.73S per head, at the dis
posal sale today of the Langwater
farm herd of the estate of Frederick
Lothrop Ames. Cattle lovers from
all parts of the country who attend
ed the sale to the number of 1000
pronounced it the most remarkable
ever held in America or abroad.
The record price was $40, 500, paid
for the cow Langwater Cleopatra by
r. j. Benson of Princeton, n. j.
This is said to be the highest price
ever paid for a guernsey COW. The
bull Langwater Warrior, head sire of
the herd, was sold for $4,000 to Miss
Ruth Twombly of Madison, \. j.,
whose father, III. Mckay Twomblcy,
sold Mr.. Ames his first guernseys
more than 20 years ago. Included in
that consignment was the imported
King of the May for which Mr.
Ames paid $500 and which became
the foundation sire of the Langwater
Ma. Rose Strain.
Miss Twombley also purchased
Langwater Memoir. daughter OF
Warrior. for $4,000. Twenty of the
progeny of Warrior sold at an aver
age of $4. 800 each, record for the
progeny of any bull. Langwater
PHYLLIS was sold for $1,000 to Will
liam Flynn of Pittsburg, Pa, heavy
buyer at the sale. Langwater Hora-
thus a son of Warrior, brought Sl6,-
600. the second highest price of the
sale. His buyer was +. j. Burke, Jr.,
Russell Township, Ohio.
one of the most remarkable feat
ures of the day was the sale or
new born calf sired by Horatius for
81 600 The calf. born this morning,
was ch1ly few hours old when put
up for auction.
John S. Ames. a brother OF the
Iangwater Farm breeder, bought a
large number of cattle. He added
he would continue his brother
work on his estate here under the
name of I.angwater Farm.
one of the heaviest Massachusetts
| buyers was Lieut.. Gov. Avian L. fui-
der. who Purchased 10 animals for
So3,975. The highest price he paid
was S7.7OO for the bull IanSwatet
! refi0er.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
Harvard Undecided
on Form of Memorial
to Men in World War

Cambridge, Mass, May 25.-The me-
rral which Harvard is to raise in
f,ror of mo o7l mon Of the university
tto dIcd IN tho World War will not
10 decided upon for the present, the
mmtt.e !n charge made known to-
,a". hut " present views are followed
ltv iI not hc e primarily utilitarian
nature.
~ dr. suggestions which tho COM
p .'l,o has considered. 1t was said a
d apt. 81 carlton tower or monu-
uort or 4 combination of two or of all
't'eo were regarded as most nearly
rm.r- the ideal in mind.
Tlo committee praised a sugGos-
t..l * memorial scholarships for stu
l.r's from other countries. somewhat
.mWar 10 the Rhodes scholarships at
oxford. but said that scholarships
-po could not fully meet the conccp-
t.n ~ memorial.
THO committee chosen to accept a
s'r n.r The proposed memorial To col
TusHItrc Roosevelt 'Sh, reported that
'bc Harvard Corporation had assigned
FIR uts purpose a plot Of land on
quincy street, Just north OF the Iiar-
,a,i juIan. provided the memorial
ruure was erected within u reason
M. 'ruc. IAis piece OF land is now
occupied Cos, tho house of Professor W.
~ lIo,Hng.
1lo proposed Roosevelt memorial is
p - r.r..~t of headquarters for the
sr ,rs tutors. with a memorial
.H- '0uIn.
}.n.p. 81 Harvard editors and pub
c.. rrn~n as tho committee on
r. publicity. and including in
81 membership T. Roy Martin, gener-
manager cf tho Associated Press;
-w e.tGviCk. editor Of the Allan
i.t'I Edwin +. Cay. president
f., Sew York Evening Post; Ralph
1r 81 me Now York World, Mark
srH Hid Arthur ". Page. editor
O.. no Worlds Work. made its re-
lr Dumcrd1s the present publici-
3-r.. s.moGts Of the university, dis
'tr- O." broader aspects of edu-
|toHaI publicity. recommending that
h'r" attention T." given to pictorial
r.t ~ Harvard life, and suggest
Fs ME- Preparation Of motion pic
'0. d.r.OtlrC THO university. Jerome
l'''l " cd New York is chairman of
'.., committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
Hard Coal Miners
Refuse Wage Offer

New York, Way 25.-The bid Of an
thracite coal producers for settle
ment Of the eight weeks old strike on
basis of wages 81 per cent. was
refused by representatives of the min
ers here tonight o. the ground that
ito accept would be to permit the de-
graduation of the mine workers in or
der that the consumers of coal may
continue to be unconscionably exploit
ed to the amount Of at least IS a ton
by the anthra cite mOnOnOlN"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
Projectile Explodes
|Prematurely, Three
Soldiers Die, 4 Hurt

Fayetteville, y. g.. May 25.-Three
enlisted men were killed and three
men and one officer were wounded to-
day when a projectile struck tree
and exploded prematurely during tar
get practice on the Camp Bragg range.
Fifth Field Artillery, was the officer
wounded. All the victims were MEM
bors of Battery f, Fifth Field Ar
tillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
10 Killed in Blast
at Vienna Factory

Vienna. May 25.-,(By A. P)-Ten
persons are known to have been killed
and at least 60 injured in an explo-
sion in an ammunition factory at
Ri .mau. near Vienna. today The
force of the explosion destroyed or
damaged all the houses in the town.
The disaster was due to a fire which
broke out in the factory and caused
the defamation of large quantity OF
dynamite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
Auburn Man Hangs
Himself to Tree

Auburn, Me, May 25.-Peter S.
Grierson. IS, a retired Auburn
blacksmith, ended his life by hanging
from tree in a grove some distance
from his home. Papers had been
served on him to appear before the
city council tonight when a hearing
regarding his sanity was to be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New England-CIoudy and
unsettled Friday; Saturday probably
fair.
South New England and East New
York-Cnsettled, probably showers
Friday and Saturday; moderate tenn
perature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Unsettled, probably showers Friday
and Saturday; moderate tempera-
ture: moderate westerly winds be-
coming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
For SALE

TUX SAIE
attractive, furnished summer home
on West Shore Lake Cobbossee, 7
rooms broad verandas, fireplace.
.ee're lights. running water, with
rose pressure and toilet; garage. ice.
large lot IN grove. lawn and garden.
ssonNsnlert TO highway and trolley.
'of photo and terms apply to
RAY G. MARSTON
Augusta
,oaySN o. &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-26
SATURDAY.: Fair

Two dutisA await you when you 70.
csivs the Journal In the mornings The
FIRST II to read the CLASSIFIED "A. page.
The second u to telephone youI "A 80
that others may read II.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-21
Teacher raining Class
Conducts Prayer Meeting
Services at Methodist Church Largely
Attended and Inspirational.

The teacher training class OF the
Methodist church, Rev, Reese Griffin
leader, conducted the service Wednes-
day evening, the discussion OF the
Bible being one of the most profitable
and deeply interesting studies ever en-
joyed by the church goers.
After a song service and prayers
the pastor gave Bible reading i'm
pressive and Illuminating, which was
followed by instructive talks. Differ
ent Kinds Of Literature in the Bible,
Mrs. ]. H. Lewis; Evidence of Di-
vine Element in the Bible" Mrs. R,
Z. Bell; duet, My Mothers Bible,
was sung with rare sweetness by
Mrs. J. G. Parks and Nr. w. A. Bald.
win; How the Bible Came to Us,
Mrs L. Lamar; Right Attitude OF
Mind and Heart in Bible Study" Mrs
I. c. Melton. "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" was. the closing number OF an
hour which furnished much food Tor
thought to the large number present
who listened attentively, evincing deep
interest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-21
MRS. ORA WILSON STRICKEN
SUDDENLY ON THE STREET
Former Resident of Dawson Passes
Away After Short Illness.

Mrs. Ora Wilson was stricken with
paralysis several days ago while on
the streets Of the business section OF
her home town, Richland. She became
unconscious soon after being carried
to her home and never rallied, her
death occurring two days later. Her
sister, Mrs. ]. T. Raglan, of Atlanta,
and other relatives reached the bed
side OF the patient as soon as possible
after she was stricken, and remained
until after the funeral and interment,
which took place in Richland. Mrs;
Wilson was the daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. c. R. Moore, who for years were
citizens of Dawson. AS young wo-
man she was part OF the social life
OF this community, and later, after the
death of her husband, spent much OF
her time in Dawson with Mrs. Ragan.
The deepest sympathy OF old friends
in this section goes out to the bereav-
ed family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-21
$500 SUBSCRIBED
FOR SWIMMING POOL
COMMITTEE EXPECTS TO OBJ
TAIN WITHOUT DELAY RE-
MANNING AMOUNT ASKED.

AT this time it seems an assured fact
that Dawson will have an up to date
swimming pool this summer While
the amount necessary had not been
raised at the time of going to press the
members of the local post of the
American Legion are still hard at work
on their drive Tor funds, and are
confident that by the first day of
summer a modern natatorium will be
ready for you to take a swim or as
many swimS as you like.
On Thursday, the first day OF the
drive, about $500, or about 20 per
cent Of the amount needed, was sub
scribed. This has been increased to
$500
The ladies who canvassed the city
surely did yeoman service and by their
untiring efforts made the pool Ger
tainty. The whole town was canvassed
and every public-spirited citizen was
tagged, showing that he was one OF
the season ticket guarantoEs. As soon
as the goal is reached collections will
begin, so if you are one of the citizens
that helped the community by buying
a ticket be sure to be ready to make
your guarantee good when you are
called upon, so actual construction can
begin at once If you haven't bought
a ticket be ready TO subscribe wheT
YOU are approached, for to make the
pool a success we must all BE in the
swim
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-21
LINEN SHOWER WAS AN
EVENT OF MUCH INTEREST
Mrs. Cain Wall and Mrs. Tom Craw-
ford Were Hostesses.

Mrs. Cain Wall and Mrs. Tom
Crawford were joint hostesses at a
linen shower for Miss Werner Smell
grove nee Miss Frances Oxford, which
was a most enjoyable occasion at the
beautiful country home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. B. w. Tedder Mrs. o. P. Chris
tie received the guests at the door and
Mrs Lonnie lowers led to the punch
bowl where a refreshing beverage was
served. When the guests had assem-
b1ed in the parlor they were entertain
ed with music rendered by Mrs. Da-
Wis, friend of the bride. In another
room the beautiful array OF presents
were inspected and admired. Especial
ly attractive was the dining room
where old-fashioned pound cake, ice
cream and iced tea were enjoyed.
Many good wishes for the bride
were expressed, as the guests were
leaving for their homes, every one ap-
preciative of the unbounded hospitality
of the cordial hostesses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-21
Tickets Assure Success
Of Legion Swimming Pool
Enough Have Been Pledged, and
Collections Will Begin

AT meeting of the local post OF
the American Legion on Monday
night further plans for the swimming
pool were completed Collections OF
the money already subscribed will be-
gin early Wednesday and continue I'M
til the total amount is paid. When all
the subscriptions have been paid in,
actual work on the pool will be COM
menced.
Failure to pay for tickets will cause
work on the natatorium to be. delayed
until payment is made. 1t is the hope
Of the collection committee that all
payments will be made promptly and
thus complications with the contrac-
tors and workmen will be avoided.
lust as soon as the total subscription
are paid, ground will be broken anG
that much sooner we can begin tc
swim.
Construction OF the pool will take
from six to eight weeks, so work must
begin as early as possible. When the
committee reaches you make every
possible effort to meet your subScrip-
ton even if it strains a point, because
it's money well invested for you, your
children and your community, and ev-
cry minute you delay just that much
are you proving an obstacle to the
construction of the swimming pool.