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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-14

Arthur Miles. who is a fireman on
the NJ. c. +. r.. is passing several
days with his family in town.
San interesting meeting Of Burnham
grange was held Tuesday evening,
Nov. Z. A brief program was given
and Z. II. Libby, secretary of the
Maine State Grange, was present and
gave an interesting address While in
town over Tuesday night, Mr., Libby
was entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Watson
I. A. McAllister is somewhat i'm
proved from the injuries he received
IN an accident several days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Edward Jones of Winthrop was a
BUSINESS caller, Monday, here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-14

tuesday, November II, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-14
LOCAL NOTICE

"iiVe at Granite Cutters hall. Hal
''' We'd. Nov. 10th. Royal Neigh
YIN Smiths Orchestra. nov1Sd3t
W. "'e at Union hall. Augusta,
l,o unesuay evening. Music by
'01slas' Melody Men. noyl4
i, 1hcken pie supper will be served
u.,s we Eastern Star ladies of the
aa, "e Ray Club at City Hall, Thurs
IA e''hihs' Nov. 10th, from $50 to
nov13d4t
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
TEMPERANCE BODY
URGING ELECTION
DRY LEGISLATORS

Bloomington, Ill, March THE
election OF dry" representative to
the general assembly as an impor-
tant law enforcement measure.
waged at the round table discus
sion which ushered in the success
conference of the W. c. T. U. here.
Miss Helen Hood, state president,
opened the convention.
Mrs. Vayhinger Of Indianapolis
urged the Americanization as a
force in American life, and Mrs
Lauramit of Evanston brought out
the fact that the union keep abreast
of the times in seeking the better
ment of conditions for working
women.
A discussion of the possibility
OF reaching a total of 100000
membership was INDUCED in the
afternoon session and, at the ban
quet held in the evening L. G. Whit
mer of the Association of Com
merce; Mrs. Jane Kinney of the
Woman's club, and Rev. A. G. Car
nine of the ministerial administra'
ton made brief talks. DIR. Theo'
dore Kemp of the Wesleyan UNI
yersity outlined the accomplish
ments of the organization.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
Not One In q Hundred
Familiar With Politics,
Alice Robertson Sdus

Kansas City, Mo, March Miss
Alice NJ. Robertson, representative
in congress from Oklahoma, speak
ing at a rally of Republican wom-
en- Of this city here yesterday, told
of her early antagonism toward
woman's suffrage, of her reason for
being a Republican and her reason
for running for congress. Miss
Robertson at one time was vice
president of the Anti-Sufrage So
ciety of Oklahoma.
81 used to think that not one
woman in a hundred knew any
thing about politics" she said, but
experience has taught me that not
one man in hundred knows any
thing about politics, so there you
are"
She said that when she was first
asked to run for congress she
never was so 'fiabbergasted' in all
my life. A member of a certain
organization" came to me and ask
ed me if l would consider the nom
nation" she said.
AT first l thought I couldn't
successfully run for dogcatcher,
but the man argued and argued
well, if any man had approached
me with the same persistence, in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
union LABOR IS
STANDING With
MEXICAN Chief

Mexico City, March 7.-(By the
Associated Press. s.)-Work of 'ef-
fecting better understanding be-
tween labor unions in the United
States and Mexico and bringing
about an unbreakab1e solidarity,
has been left to the direction of
]. W. Kelley, general organizer of
the International Association of
Machinists, and to Walter ]. Var
row, advisor to the International
Association of Oil Fields, Gas Well
and Refinery Workers of America,
who have established headquarters
here.
P. ]. Morrin, president of the
Bridge & Structural Iron Workers
union, who, with Mr.. Kelley and
Mr.. Yarrow arrived here last
week, has left for the United States,
AS explained by Mr.. Kelley, the
purpose of the labor leaders il
coming to Mexico was to inform
President Obregon that more than
six million members of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and its al
lied unions in Canada and the Unit
ed States would stand solidly be-
hind him. They assured him that
they were working to help secure
his recognition by the United
States.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
BY ED JENCKS.

st. Paul, March Z. - Northwest
business men await the coming of
spring in full confidence that the
hard pressed farmer will be able
to adjust his finances. Money is
easier. Recent increases in the
price of agricultural products has
enabled the farmer to accumulate
some ready money. Bankers as
sert comparatively few farm mort
cages will be foreclosed in this sec
tion and that seeding will start late
this month, under adequate financ-
ing.
A careful survey of the northwest
indicates 40 per cent of the farm
ers in no financial difficulty. 43 Fer
cent able to pull through without
much difficulty and only per cent
of the remainder who cannot re-
cover their losses and get back on
their feet. Dairy sections are in
the best shape financially. The sur
vey indicated that the financial
Soundness of the northwestern
farmers was greater in Minnesota
with Wisconsin, North Dakota, Mon
tana and South Dakota following in
the order named.
There has been a slight falling
off in wholesale trade, due to wealth
er conditions. Retail business
| holds firm here, but is hampereC
somewhat in rural sections by the
| snow blockade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
RUSSIANS HAVE
FIRST train OF
AMERICAN CORN

Tsarinta. Russia. March 7.-(By
the Associated Press) - Great
crowds, like hungry birds picking
up falling grains, followed behind
every leaky sack that was unloaded
from the first train bringing Amer
lean corn to this stricken country.
These red-kerneled cobs were un-
familiar but welcome mama to
starving peasants, life long ac-
customed to rye, wheat and barley.
The news spread rapidly and hun
cry folk gathered from all direc-
tionS.
Two hundred and fifty workmen
were on the job to help the unload
ing, instead of the 40 that were or
dered. With competition of the
task. a thousand teams will be
started on their way here, as every
available resource must be used to
get a two months supply to starV-
ing villages before the quickly ap-
preaching spring thaw makes all
roads impossible.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
ILLINOIS WHEAT
Is DAMAGED BY
UNEVEN WEATHER

Washington, March Increased
moisture has improved the condi-
tions of winter wheat in Kansas
while a lack of it has resulted in
a. poor condition of the crop IN
parts of Nebraska, Colorado and
New Mexico, the department OF ag-
riculture reported today in its
crop review for the last half OF
February.
In Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
some damage was reported from
alternate freezing and thaWing
Lack of snow cover in southern
Iowa and Wisconsin was reported
to be retarding growth. Conditions
of winter rye was said to be gen
orally favorable in the central
states.
Prospects for this seasons fruit
crop were said to be generally
| favorable, although some intur3
, was reported to fruit buds il
! southern Wisconsin
! Livestock was reported to be il
! generally good condition an'
health, with winter losses slight
and pastures and ranges also TO b
| improved by moisture.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07

sistence and eloquence in the mat
ter of changing my name, l never
would have remained an old maid. !"
She said she was often asked
how she became a Republican.
My grandfather was a missionary
among the Cherokee Indians" she
said. when the state of Georgia
sent the Indians from the state he
refused to leave them. For this
he was sentenced to four years.
The case was tried in many courts,
and finally the United States su-
preme court decided that it was i'll
legal to hold him. But the sover-
eign state of Georgia, aided and
abetted by Andrew Jackson, decid-
ed that they would do as they
pleased in the matter So, when
ever | am asked why I am a Re-
publican, I always say that l never
can get over Andrew Jackson keep
ing my grandfather in the peniten-
tiary"
In conclusion, Miss Robertson
said, concerning President Hard
ing: I'VE have in the White house
the most human kind of people
your kind and my kind. 1t is an
administration that recognizes
God"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
TWO COLLECTORS
REVENUE SERVICE
FACING CHARGES

Chicago, March deputy Col
!ector of Internal Revenue j. r.
Sullivan and Fred Gerton- held
deputy in the revenue department,
were arrested here last night on
charges of extortion. According to
Colonel A. f. Earnshaw chief of the
special intelligence unit of the rev.
enue department, the two are ac-
cused of accepting $1,000 from
Charles Jacobs, manufacturer OF
patent railroad appliances, who
was said to have had alleged irreg-
uIarities in his income tax return.
Jacobs, Colonel Earnshaw said, re
ported that he had been approached
by the men and was advised to pay
them in marked money. The money
was found in Sullivan's Office. Col
onel Earnshaw said. Jacobs denied
that he knew there were irregular
tiles in his tax return and said that
if there were he was willing 10 pay
the correct amount
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
BIG HAUL MADE
IN SCHOOL BOX;
OFFICIAL CONE

Philadelphia, March 7. - Bonds
and other negotiable securities val
ued at more than $3.50, 900 have been
stolen from the strong box Of the
DR.. Thomas w Evans Dental
School and Museum Fund Of the
University of Pennsylvania, it be
came known late last night. Wal
ter A. Unger, assistant treasurer Of
the fund, is being sought by the pc
lice in connection with the case.
Unger, who is q years of age, dis
appeared from his home here last
Tuesday. His mother said last
night she had no knowledge Of his
whereabouts.
The theft was discovered last
Wednesday, when a committee OF
the trustees opened the strong box
The securities, with the exception OF
three mortgages, had been taken
It also was discovered. members o.!
the committee said, that UngeT had
taken $4,000 belonging to the fund
on the preceding day, saying tha5
it was for the payroll of the dental
school and museum
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
Copyright. 1922, by The Argus

Copyright, 1922, by The Argus.)
Washington, March T. Some
times the American constitution is
changed by amendment and some-
times its meaning is developed by
legal Interpretation.
President Harding and the senate
are in the midst of a controversy
which may result in an unwritten
amendment to the constitution and
may yitally affect the constitutional
system in the future.
A Subcommittee of United States
senator's has just ruled that Presi-
dent Harding's appointees to the
allied funding commission, namely,
Senator Smoot of Utah and Repre-
sentative Burton of Ohio, are ineli-
gible to hold office on that COM
mission because of a constitutional
provision which reads as follows:
NO senator or representative
shall, during the time for which
he was elected, be appointed to any
civil office under the authority OF
the United States, which shall have
been created or the emoluments
whereof shall have been increased
during such time
The subcommittee holds that the
appointment of Senator Smoot ani
Representative Burton is to a civil
office" which has been created dur
ing the term for which they were
elected.
Legal opinions galore are being
| quoted on both sides of the ques-
ton and when Attorney General
Daugherty went to the cabinet
meeting today he gave what he
termed a "curbstone opinion" to the
effect that he believed the Office
4 was one which hardly could come
within the meaning of the constitu
ton, since the action of the funding
commission would after all be tn
action of the president. He admit
ted, however, that the fact that boti
Mr. Smoot and Mr.. Burton we-'
named for offices which by act o.
/ congress required confirmation by
| the senate did give the impression
of a civil office. though it probably
differed from what the trainers @
! the constitution had in mind.
Senator Brandegee of Connect
cut. Republican, joins with Senator
| Walsh of Montana, Democrat, in the
Subcommittee report which held
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
INDICT z WOMEN
FOR PERJURY IN
ARBUCKLE CASE

San Francisco, March Mrs.
Minnie Neighbors of Los Angeles
and Mrs. Frances H Bates of Chi
cago, who testified for the defense
in the trials of Roscoe c. Arbuckle,
were indicted on perjury charges
early this morning by the county
grand jury.
Mrs. Neighbors testified at Ar
buckles trial that she saw Miss
Virginia Rape, in connection with
whose death Arbuckle is accused of
manslaughter, at Wheeler Hot
Springs, Ventura county, California,
in August, 1921, and that Miss
Rape had suffered two sick spells
while at the springs.
District Attorney Matthew
Brady, after the grand jury ses-
sion, said he had presented the jury
with evidence to prove Miss Rappe
was not at the springs at the time
stated by Mrs Neighbors.
Il doubt if Miss Rappe ever was
at this hot springs" he said.
Mrs. Bates testified at the second
tial of Arbuckle She said she
worked with MISS RappC IL chi
cago department store in 1913
where the film actress had been
employed as a model.
Mr. Brady said he furnished the
grand jury with records from the
Chicago store to show that Mrs
Bates worked at the establishment
in 1909, was discharged in 1910 and
had nor been reemolOyed by the
store. In statement giving his
reasons for asking the indictments
the district attorney said he in
tended to prosecute "all persons
! who commit perjury"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
BRITISH CHIEF
To STAY Until
IRELAND PEACE

London, March 7.-(By the Asso-
ciated PreSs) - Prime Minister
LLOYD George has deferred his res
ignation. without giving his col
leagues any pledge as to future ac-
ton regarding the premiership. ac-
cording to the most reliable
sources of information reaching the
Associated Press today.
1t is commonly accepted that he
will retain leadership of the gov
ernment until Irish legislation has
been completed, and possibly until
the Genoa conference. He is cred
tied with an earnest desire to go TO
Genoa and will devote all his time
to preparations for the trip during
conyalescence at his country home
in Wales.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
MINERS ALL
VOTE FAVOR
OF WALK0UT
Decision to Strike April l
Reported as Practi-
cally Unanimous.

Springfield, ILL.,, March Z. - (By
| the Associated Press
the attention of the mine workers
of the entire country upon them
| selves, state officials and district
| board members of the Illinois Mine
| Workers were to leave this after
noon for st. Louis, where tomorrow
they will decide whether the dis
trict of Illinois shall have an indie
pendent agreement with operators
regarding a wage scale
| Anti-administratio leaders de-
clared tomorrow's meeting will
| likely open one of the biggest polit-
! ical fights the union has ever en-
gagged in. 1t will be another stage
| it was said, in the fight between
State President Harrington and In
ternational President Lewis. The
international election, it was point
ed out, will be held in December
! this year.
There seems to be no other rea-
son for the St. Louis meeting,
Sub District Secretary John j
Watts said, than to attempt a sep
arate agreement. And if the Hi
and such an agreement in the face
of opposition from the information
al, it will mean quite feather Ii
the cap of the Illinois district, anc
may mean something in the lnterna'
tional election"
Publication of weekly news
paper by the district, which was an
nounced yesterday, is also part O
the political plan, Mr.. Watts said
There is a progressive labor paper
published here" he said, "by Dun
/ can Mcdonald, former state secre
tary of the miners. 1t seems thai
this move by the district board j:
a blow at Mcdonald: The district
offers the weekly paper free
! President Frank harrington an
nounced he would leave for st
Louis this afternoon. He refuse
to talk of the board meeting, bu
predicted that Illinois miners ar
voting overwhelmingly for a STRIKE
April /. Sub-district headquarter:
reported that Tuxhorn Locklea,
voted 143 to l yesterday in favor o
the strike.
Executive Board Meets.
Indianapolis, Ind, March T.
Facing many problems arising par
ticularly from the threatened Goa
strike on April 1. the executive
board of the United Mine Worker
of America met here today witt
members expecting to investigat
conditions prevailing in variou
coal fields throughout the Unite'
States and Canada.
No decisions affecting the strik
possibilities were expected to b
made by the board, whose member
said all such matters were to be re
ferred to the unions policy commit
tee, which is now being formed b
various district organizations of tn
union selecting their committee
men. A meeting of the committe
before April 1 will probably b
called, according to board mem
bers.
The strike vote, which is to b
completed by the miners next Fri
day, indicates heavy vote favorin
walkout, unless a new wage agree
: ment is reached, according to re
. ports to union headquarters b
: early arrivals for the board meet
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
DISCOVER PLOT
TO Get FRADY
OUT OF STATES

Miami, Fla, March IA restless
gat was spent by Edgar c. Frady
Chicago, held for the murder of
= wife, sister of John r. Thomp-
sSu millionaire restaurant owner,
.uo was taken from the hospital
The county jail late yesterday
seen the authorities learned of an
,aeged plot to overpower the hos
A guards and put Frady on a
vat bound for Cuba or South
snerica.
inree special deputies armed
sah automatic shotguns stood
saard all night on the stairway
'ssolng to the hospital ward.
according to County Solicitor
rised is W. Pine, the alleged plot to
soerate Frady from the hospital
mere he was receiving trea tmen.
81 self-inflicted injuries, was
sanHed in Chicago
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
ILLINOIS BANK
BL0WN;SAFETY
BOXES LOOTED

West Frankfort. Ill. March L
Bandits early today blew the safe
tv deposit vault at the Ewing State
bank. near here, and escaped with
an undetermined amount of loot
The robbery was discovered when
employees opened the bank and
found 75 safety deposit boxes ri
fed. 1t was then recalled that an
explosion was heard about ? a. IN.
Bank officials said the amount CT
the loot would not be known until
renters checked up the contents of
their boxes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
BY III. Il. LAUFMAN.

Pittsburgh, March THE steel
industry now has a more encourag-
ing outlook than at any time for
over year. The coal market is
displaying a firmer tone and nearly
all markets in this section show a
tendency toward Improvement.
Betterment in the industries is
not fully reflected in retail trade
and collections, but changes are in
a favorable direction. Millinery is
picking up in response TO seasonal
demand and sales of winter cloth
ing are clearing the shelves for
spring stocks.
A building boom now is under
way in this district which promises
to solve the housing problem. Ac-
cording to actual statistics. per-
mits were issued for erection OF
204 dwellings in the first two
months of the year, these to cost
$1,755,749. Immediate operations
within the city limits are on a basis
of erection of 1,200 dwellings a year
and favorable weather will widen
this movement. The Chamber of
Commerce housing corporation. for
example, estimates that it will be-
gin work on 300 dwellings as soon
as the weather permits. Construc-
ton of large business structures is
on a similar scale.
Lumber prices are irregular, with
hardwood firm. Dealers are inclin-
ed to look for higher prices in some
lines of building materials.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
BY JAMES ALLERTON.

New York, March THE Easter
season has already begun to exert
an influence in both wholesale and
retail trade in this section. The
markets this week are crowded with
buyers from out of town retail
houses who are seeking spring
stocks. These purchasers are not
shopping for exceptionally large
quantities and they are paying
strict attention to price induce
ments, but the volume of business,
while spotty in some lines, is hold
ing up very well on the whole.
Structural steel inquiry has been
somewhat better and the approach
of spring is evidenced by renewed
activity in brick and other build
ing materials. There is interest
manifested in the market for wash
goods and ginghams, and silks are
in slightly better demand
Pottery and glassware are show
ing increased signs of life and
plants are we'll supplied with or
ders. The paint business is i'm
proving and demand for plumbing
supplies and electrical equipment
is more evident.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
PATROLMAN SHOT
BY BANDITS WHILE
NEARING HIS HOME

Chicago. March 7. - Patrolman
William Henry was in a critical
condition in a hospital here here to-
day suffering from gunshot wounds
inflicted by bandits late last night
as Henry was about to enter his
home. Two weeks ago Henry was
attacked by four men in the same
neighborhood. He drew his pistol
and beat off his assailants, but as
they were taking u hasty departure
one shouted that they would get
him"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-07
KLAN PROBE
SHEDS LIGHT
ON MYSTERY
Mrs. Alice Shields Accus-
ed of Shooting Her Hus-
band at Deland, Fla.

Deland, Fla, March Acting on
say was furnished by the Ku Klux
Klan, Mrs. Alice H. Shields was
arrested today at St Cloud on a
warrant charging her with the
murder of her husband. William A.
Shields, formerly of Moline, Ill.
who was shot and killed near here
Feb. 6.
Peter Smith, a negro. has been
held in the county Jail as sus-
pect here since the killing, and
after her arrest Mrs. Shields is
said to have given officials a state
ment in which she charged the ne
gro with the actual shooting
! The couple operated a poultry
farm near here. On the night OF
the shooting they started home
from Deland in an automobile.
Mrs. Shields told the authorities
! that several miles from town her
husband stopped the car because
, of an obstruction in the road, and
that when he attempted to remove
it, an unidentified person at the
roadside fired upon him with
shotgun. Shields was instantly
killed by the load of birdshot
which struck him in the head, and
Mrs. Shields appeared to be suffer,
ing so greatly from the shock that
she was placed in a hospital here
for several days.
The negro was arrested after Of,
ficers said they found in his home
a double-barreled shotgun with one
barrel discharged The shot in the
she'll in the other barrel were the
same size as those which caused
; Shields death, the sheriff's Office
stated.
i News of the arrest of Mrs Shields
was a surprise in Moline. She was
Mr.. Shields second wife, his first
wife, Moline woman, having died
while the family still resided in
Moline.
Mr. Shields was 60 years of age,
a native of Moline. He had resid-
ed there 35 years, being employed
by Dimock & Gould and afterward
working in similar capacity in
Helena, Ark, and Florida mills. A
sister, Mrs. II. ]. Hemenway, 712
| Twenty-second street A, zUaitne.
survives.