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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
French Complete
Plan for Seizure
OF German Forests

Paris, Dec. % (By A. P.)-Th6
French government has practically
completed its plans for the seizure
Of certain German state forests as
q result of the formal action OF the
reparations commission last Tuesday
in declaring Germany in voluntary
default for her features to deliver
the specified amount of timher dur
ing the present year.
Some Of these COVER nent owned
forests are in the occupied territory
of Germany, and others in Bavaria.
It was authoritatively stated to-
night that. apart from any general
settlement that may be reached at
next weeks conference here OF AL
lied ptemiers, N. Poincarc has made
I'D his mind to take these forests in
economic reprisal for Gernaany's
"wilful default" eve nthough the
other Allies refuse to participate in
the operation.
The French premier will insist
that his plan of seizure be the first
item ON the agenda Of the premier's
meeting. He will ask the approval OF
the Allied powers. but if this is not
forthcoming he is prepared to act
alone.
The French government is convinc-
ed that it has right to act under
the terms of the treaty Of Versailles,
governed by the reparation commits
sion. The British contest this, right.
and unofficial information reached
French officials today that Andrew
Bonar Law. the British prime min
lister, will come to Paris opposed to
any discussion of seizures or Of eco
nomic guarantees until every posi-
BILE avenue of settlement has been
explored. This and other indications
leave the distinct impression in the
minds of some of the observers that
the French and British premiers will
find it most difficult, If not impossible
to agree.
Members of the reparations COM
mission are declared to hold the
opinion that only some unforeseen
development such as last minute in
tervention by the United States, can
prevent France from Selling certain
economic guarantees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Record Business
BY Federal Land
Bank of Springfield

Springfield. Mass, Dec. 2S--With
loans aggregating $10,0S8,050 APP
proved during the fiscal year ending
November 80, 1922, and with total
OF s22,510.395 out in loans at pres
ent the Federal Land Bank offspring
field, which serves all New England
and New York, has had in 1922 the
greatest volume of business since it
was organized in 1916, according to
the annual report which will be made
public tomorrow.
In the recent fiscal year 1908 ap-
plications for S1G,s35,150 were re-
ceived, and Of the 1865 applications
passed upon by the executive COM
ulittec, 14.3 per cent were rejected.
During this period 31.317 farms COW
ering 499.974 acres, were appraised.
During October and November appli-
cations for more than 100000
were filed, making the two largest
months in this respect since tho
bank started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
WINSLOW

MAPLE RIDGE ROAD-Mr. and
Mrs. J. ii. Bailey entertained on Sun
day Ivan Hodges Of Benton and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Wix6
Lloyd Downs of Watervil!e was tho
grost Monday OF Mr.. AMI Mrs. Charles
Downs.
Mrs. Sarah Grafton and daughter.
Miriam OF China. are visiting for u
few days at the home Of Howard
Bragg.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Tow1e went TO
Unity Tuesday, where tioy attended
the funeral Of the late Charles 6.
Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
NEWS BRIEFS

Cleveland, Ohio. (By A. P.)-Con-
solidatioa of the New York, Chicago
d st. Louis nickel Plate). the Chi
cago State Line, the Lake Erie e.
western. Fort Wayne, Cincinnati &.
Louisville, and the Toledo. st. Louis
d Western. (Clover Leaf, was APP
proved here today by the boards of
directors of the five railroads, rep
resenting an authorized capitaliza-
ton of $l05, 100000 and operating L.
695 miles of road. w. A. Colston, vice
president and general counsel Of the
Nickel Plate announced.
Boston-Tung Kang, chief Justice
of the supreme court of China, was
visitor to the federal courts in this
city today. He has Just returned
from Europe where he made study
Of the systems Of jurisprudence ia
England and continental countries.
He said today that j. was his pur-
pose to recommend ire es.aDlisn-
ment in China Of an American Eng
llsh system of procedure.
Dubiin.-(By A. P.)-The first
bomb attack to occur in Dublin for
sometime took place in Aungier
street today when missile was
thrown at a military car in which a
number of officers were riding. The
bomb burst behind the car and the
officers. none of whom was injured.
fired at a man standing on a nearby
corner of the street, shooting him
through the mouth.
Baltimore.-Dr. b. M. McKoin,
former mayor OF Mer Rouge, La,
today lost his fight for immediate
release on habeas corpus proceed
ipgs. He was remanded without
prejudice" to give the Louisiana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Ask U. S. Commission
To Probe Ability of
Germans on ReparatiOns

Washington, Dec. 2S.--Further as
poets of the move for an American
commission to inquire into Germeny's
capacity to pay PREPARATIONS came to
light today when the Chamber of Com
merce Of the United States made pub
lie a definite request from German
be appointe'
The request was transmitted through
the German Industrie U1d Handelstag,
a national organization representing
German business interests. In reply
the Chamber of Commerce expressed
qualification at the confidence shown
in American business leadership but
deferred a definite decision pending dis
cussfon of the Preparations question by
the council If Allied preiniers at their
meeting on January ..
The correspondence as made public
contains no reference to previous dis
cussion Of the project. although it is
known that in a less formal way the
American commission plan has been
under consideration in Germany. the
United States and other countries for
several weeks.
State department officials who Las
been unwilling to discuss in any way
the commission proposal since it first
was disclosed in a recent Associated
Press despatch from London, continued
silent tonight regarding the whole pro-
ject, and White House officials would
not reveal whether the move was one
Of the doings President Harding had in
mind when he wrote to Senator Lodge
today regarding the efforts now being
made to be helpful in solving tho Eu-
ropean economic problem.
The spondoncc bctw the Ger
man and American business organiza-
tons was made public in statement
by Julius II. Barnes, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce &C the United
states. saying that chamber officials
had no comment to make at this time.
Mr.. Barnes statement follows:
$50 much interest has been evinced
by business org" nizations and business
men of America as to what might be
done to facilitate definite settlement
or the reparations quest ions that the
Chamber Of Commerce of the United
States feels justified in giving publicity
70 cable received last Tuesday morn
ing from tho organization in Germany
which corresponds most nearly 10 the
Chamber Of Commerce of the United
States. and together with that cable
the answer which the Chamber of
Commerce Of the United States has
sent.
THE importance which repara-
tons settlement has assumed in bust
ness and industrial circ,rs all over the
world IS illustrated by this cable and
IFS answer. The belief il; growing ev-
eryWhere that definite settlement of
this question carried out In good faith
would be the chief approach to distanct
progress in world recovery"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Time For Best Brain Work

In general peoples mental activity
varies from season to season in ths
same way as physical activity, but
there is an interesting difference IN
one respect, In the latitude Of New
York, for example, people DO the
best brain work about the end Of
November or beginning Of December,
that is. month or six weeks after
their physical strength fs greatest.
In the Spring. on the contrary, the
best mental work IL done IN March.
a month or two before the physical
strength reaches the maximum. This
means that peoples minds are most
stimulated in weather somewhat
cooler than that which most stimn-
lates their bodics.--From Principles
Of Human Geography,:------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
CHANGERS MAY HOLD
SEM|-CENTENNIAL
meet IN AUGUSTA

Every indication now seems to
show that Augusta is the favored
place for holding the semi centennial
convention of the Maine State
Grange, an honor which the Capital
City deserves and which her citizens
are anxious to have bestowed upon
them. A special committee of mer-
chants has been appointed to meet
the Executive committee of the
grange in Augusta about the middle
OF next month and. if Augusta can
show that she has the equipment and
accommodations for taking care CT
TIE convention, it seems more than
probable that this city will be ,hos-
en-.
There are very few sections that
are as thoroughly interested in the
farm problems as ours. Augusta has
for three years made possible the an
nual boys and girls agricultural
dren Of this county have been given
royal entertainment in Augusta
homes. The kennebec Farm Bureau,
which leads the State in membership,
was given a boost at the start by
the local merchants who furnisher
free quarters for several years for the
organization. The Augusta Cham
Der of Commerce has spent time and
money in endearvoring to work out
better marketing for farmers and it's
plan for kennebcc county is even
now before the people for discussion
and adoption.
This convention comes just before
Christmas and gives the town a
chance to show its best both as to
goods In the stores and as to COM
munity spirit. One has put to re-
member this present season with its
unprecedented success to under
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Live Wire Causes
$4,000 Fire at
Nantasket Beach

Nantasket Beach. Mass, Dec. 2S--
Fire believed to have been caused by
q fallen live wire partly destroyed a
restaurant and pool room at the
amusement beach here late tonight,
and threatened q number of other
buildings before it was placed under
control. The premises were closed for
the winter. The damage is estimated
at $4,000.
The blaze was fought in a heavy
gallo after the firemen had been
SUMMONED from their homes by tele-
phone when it was found the fire
alarm system had been put out OF
order by tho storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Greek Army on
Way to Thrace

London, Dec. 2S-A despatch to
the Daily Express from Athens says
the entire Greek army is moving
toward Thrace. war being consider
ed inevitable.
The despatch adds that former
Premier Venizelos telegraphed the
revolutionary government advising it
to send achievements to the Thraee-
anfront and asking to be informed Of
the number of troops there. A meet
ing of the cabinet followed and the
army moved.
NThe reservists of the 1920 and
1922 classes. the despatch continues,
have been called to the colors. War
Minister Pangalos has been appoint
ed commander-in-c chief in Thrace and
has left with his secretary for Sa-
loniki.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Fine Boothbay Man
In Liquor Seizure

Wiscasset, Dec. 2s---Fines. aggre-
eating $1,000 and sentences. total
ing 12e days in the Rockland county
Jail, with 80 days additional in de-
fault Of payment Of fines, were i'm
posed by Recorder Singer, in the Lin
coin county municipal court here
yesterday. upon George Wyman of
Boothbay, on a search and seizure
charge and the manufacture Of in
toxicating liquors. Six barrels Of
cider and one barrel Of beer were
seized by the officers Tuesday after
noon. Mr.. Wyman was taken in the
afternoon TO RcckIand. to begin his
cent arca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Counsel for DR..
McKOin Plan to
Fight ExtraditiOn

Baltimore. Nd, Dec. 2S-Attorney
Robert r. Carman, counsel for DR.. B.
NJ. McKoin, former mayor Of Mer
Rouge, La, declared today he would
appeal to Judge John c. Rose Of the
federal circuit court Of appeals for a
writ of habeas corpus. should Cover
nor Albert Richie of this state, grant
the request OF Governor Parker Of
Louisiana, for the return to that
state of DIR. McKoin. DIR. McKoin,
who is being held here in connection
with the murder Of Watt Daniels and
Thomas Richards. after the More
house Parish kidnappings Of last Au-
gust, was denied immediate release
today on a similar writ. obtained in
city court yesterday. Three Judges
heard arguments on the writ, 1t being
the first time in local court history
that three judges ever sat in such
proceedings.
A warrant charging DR.. McKoin
with the murder Of the two men was
issued late yesterday on an affidavit
Of the sheriff of Morehouse Parish.
III an exchange Of kilograms between
Robert +. Leach, states attorney here
and Attorney General Coco OF Louis
lana, as to what procedure the for
mer should take in delaying the
habeas corpus hearing today, Mr.
Coco sent the following:
I'm answer to your telegram OF
December 81, warrant has been is
sued for arrest of DR.. Mckoin on
affidavit of sheriff OF Morehouse
Parish, charging him with murder Of
Watt Daniels and Thomas F. Rich
ards. Sheriff leaves Immediately
with necessary papers for his extra
iition."
A deputy sheriff Of Morehouse
Parish, who has with him an affi-
davit and the extradition papers, Is
expected to arrive here some time to-
morrow.
Meanwhile DR.. Hugh Young, with
ated at the Brady Institute of the
John Hopkins Medical School since
his arrival here last October. tele-
graphed Governor Parker and At
torney General Coco, OF Louisiana,
protesting the doctors innocence.
DIR. McKoin, who was in court
throughout the proceedings, was not
asked to testify. In an interview to-
day with newspaper men. he said;
II am not worrying at all about
this murder charge which Governor
Parker has ordered me arrested on.
know 1 shall establish my inno-
cence to the satisfaction OF all the
hottar claes of citizens who are adj
rocates Of law and order"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Corn Growers Meet
In Augusta Today

The program Of the annual meeting
OF the kenncbec County Sweet Corn
Association to be held at 10 O'Clock
Friday morning City tall. Augusta
W include an address by c. II. Craw.
ford Of the State dep~~tme~. # asri-
culture. who is secretary-treasurer and
one of the directors of tho Maine Sweet
Corn Association Reports will be pre-
sented and officers chosen at the ses-
zion for the next year. The present
officers CT the association are: Pres.
ident, Ii. A. Plummer of Benton; vice
president. George l.. Wheeler Of Oak
land; secretarytreasurec, Z. M. Len
&c Of Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Steamers With
Fuel Nearly Gone
Making for Halifax

Halifax, n. s., Dec. 2s.-Two
steamers bound for American ports
reported by radio tonight that they
were heading for Halifax to replenish
their fuel, almost exhausted on ac-
count of the boisterous weather they
encountered in the past few days.
They are the Shipping Board steamer
West Mahomet from East Indian
ports for New York and the tanker
phia,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
BLUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE
MEMT

Application having been made to the
Banking Department by the following
Dealer In Securities under the pro-
vKions OF Chap. 40, Secs. 1928. of the
Revised Statutes, as amended, legal
motive Ia hereby given and any person
may. within two weeks from the date
of this publication, file objection to the
proposed registration with the Bank
ing Department.
Name Business Address
w. l.. Jarvis & Co., 25 Broad ST.,
New York City
FRED +. LAWRENCE,
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta, Maine, Dec. IS, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

stand how a town can impress its
visitors at Christmas time.
The special committee appointed
by the merchants is made up as fol
lows: II. G. Barker, chairman; d. w
Adams. r. +. Beane, Ralph Herrick.
w. j. Beauchaine and Herbert Mer-
rill. A committee from the Cham
Ter of Commerce will also be APP
Nontel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
JOICE

The teacher OF the Lewis School,
Miss Josephine Kealey, reports the
following pupils as not being absent
one day Curing IS weeks Of the
school year: Mabel Hope Lewis, Jos
epf -Skehan. Frances c. Mooney,
irene f. Mooney, Gertrude L. Mooney
& nd Hazel M. Skehan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Paderewski Plays
In Portland Tonight

Padcrewski will play at Portland
tonight. The famous Polish musi-
clan. universally considered without
an equal, is receiving the largest
amount ever given an artist for a
ingle performance in Maine yet
.aere has been so much interest in
Els appearance that it is certain City
nail will be crowded at his concert.
Special rates are granted on the
Maine Central to and from Portland
Tor the concert.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

Lewis Brown of Skowhegan is Wis
ting for short time with friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

Fred Belyea, formerly superinten-
dent of the Crossct Shoe factory in
this city and Mr.. Hasty of tho same
iirm arc visiting for short time in
this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

Attorneys +. f. Peacock of Water
Vile and Charles j. Cole of Readficld
were business visitors Thursday in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
AUGUSTA locals

TIa rriett Glidden of Watcrvillo is
Mrs. J. w. Beck of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

Halifax, n. S.-Writs for three
provincial parliament by-elections
were issued today. The election date
is Jan. %. The counties involved
are Halifax. Kings and Antigonish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

Walter ". Mitten of this city was
operated upon Wednesday evening at
the Augusta General Hospital for APP
pendicitiS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
DAlLYKENNEBECJ0UNRAL
Telephone las

Cards OF thanks. obituary notices. res
outions of respect. etc. will he
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
tine. No charge less than 70 cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive The
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29

Friday, December 20, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-29
Comfort Baby's Skin
With Cuticura Soap
And Fragrant Talcum|

For ssmpie ccdeurs 1sleun. feseinstng fiasraaes.
Address c1tisIss Laboratories, Dsps1, ,Msss.
Chariton courier., 1922-01-20
BRorHER BEN COMES ACROSS

jefferson City, Jan. 5.-A is per
cent reduction in insurance rates, en-
bodying an estimated annual saving
of 31z million dollars to policy hold
ers in Missouri, was ordered by Ben
C. Hyde, insurance commissioner.
The order viii be effective Febru-
ary is on all classes of fire, hail,
lightning and tornado insurance writ
ten by the 154 stock companies doing
business in Missouri
The insurance commissioners order
is the start of Governor Hyde's fight
for lower insurance rates in Missouri.
Under the law, the commissioner is
empowered with authority to conduct
an investigation of profits, expenses
and operating details of insurance
concerns.
Such an investigation has been
made, the commissioner said today.
81 found the rates unreasonable
and the profits, especially in the last
two tears, exorbitant," Mr.. Hyde
said.
Chariton courier., 1922-01-20
A LITTLE BIT OF PEP

Here's little sermon from an ex-
change that is as full of truth as a
watermelon is full of meat-read it
twice to be sure you don't miss any
of it.:
"Tell me not in mournful numbers
advertising is dream, for the busi-
ness man who slumbers has no
chance to skim the cream. Life is
reall Life is earnest! Competi-
tons something fierce, if for divi-
dends thou yearnest, learn the parry
thrust and pierce. In the business
field of battle, mOlly-coddles have no
place; be not like dumb driven cat
tie, be live one in the race. Lives
of great men all remind us we must
bring the bacon home and depart
ing leave behind US footprints on
another's dome. Let us then be up
and doing, otherwise we may be done;
still pursuing and get the
mon.r
Chariton courier., 1922-01-20
THE COUNTRY EDITOR

The country editor, they say,
Has got snap most every way.
At z o'clock-or just about
He takes the office ashes out,
Then builds three fires or more
And tries to sweep the office floor.
He thinks of several items then
And writes them with his rusty pen.
He grabs the big old awkward stool,
And finds composition rule;
Goes to his favorite ten-point case,
And sets type at steady pace.
In just half an hour
A man comes in feeling sour,
And with voice just like a yell,
He starts to talk and swear like thun-
der.
"Why didn't your old measley paper" /"
He says, while wiping off his shoes,
"Have something about my gal
Who visited Bishop Hill?
Take my name eff your books
Before start to spoil your looks"
And then the sour-faced talking guy
Depart and doesn't say goodbye.
The editor, then left alone
Hears the office telephone.
Il lost brindle COW last night;
Put in an ad, I'll make it right.
don't believe in paper ads,
They're merely foolish little fads,
But put the ad in anyway,
And wait 6 months to get your pay"
-Scissored.
Chariton courier., 1922-01-20
WORTH CONSIDERING

The question is not how often you
contract cold, but how to get rid of
it with the least loss of time and in
convenience. If you will consider the
experience of others under similar
circumstances, who have been most
successful in checking their colds, in
the beginning, you will secure a bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
without delay, and use it faithfully.
There are many families who have
used this preparation successfully for
years and hold it in high esteem. 1t
is excellent.
Chariton courier., 1922-01-20
NOTICE OF ELECTION

By virtue and authority of writ
Of election to me directed by Arthur
M. Hyde, Governor of the State of
Missouri. on the 7th day of January,
A. D., 1922, under and by virtue of
the provisions of Article Is of the
Constitution of the State of Missouri,
notice is l>.reby given that special
election will be held on the S1st day
of january, 1922. for the purpose of
electing delegates to a Constitution
al Convention to revise and amend
the Constitution of the State. Said
election viii be had on said date at
the hours, places and in the manner
provided by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, / have
hereunto set my hand on this 14th
day of January, 1922.
S A. S. WILKS,
Sheriff of Charlton County, Mo.
Chariton courier., 1922-01-20
RHODE ISLAND RED
COCKERELS FOR SALE

Thirty choice full blood cockerels,
not Rhode Island Yellow mixed col
ors, ETC., but deep blood red, correct
shape, some good enough for show
ring, healthy, strong, active and rea-
dy to enter any breeding flock.
These are the product of fifteen
years choice breeding, and the off
spring of prize winners in many
shows. Mrs. C. NJ. Hopper, Sum-
ner, Mo. y 51-52