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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

Now the stingiest man in Americas
is collecting Christmas Seals for next
Christmas.
Some men need hair-cuts badly and
others have them that way.
Ziegfeld says he will quit his Fol-
,lies. But good resolutions die young.
No, DR.. Sawyer isn't Harding's
Secretary of Interior.
Fine motto Don't give up in or
out.
Dr.. Ldrena restored the speech of
ar actress. so has been asked to re-
turn to Austria.
A tariff with strings has its draw
backs.
Wonder if this Syracuse football
ar VINO says ne, has never Deen
kissed lies about other things, also?I
Australia leads world in wool pro-
'ducing." Z u. S. leads in the world in
wool-gatliering.
Ohio miners planning strike for
April j cont seem to be April fool
iog.
iae 2a0,9oO quarts of champagne
'fuok IN Paris Christmas didn't
e0'l'e up 70 our shambooze.
ne Inc Of least resistance is the
S'eeN-goqds line.
sas s Az. Of the U. S. capitol is only
s, s,SO0 500 and more Money has been
i s,s = J. than on any other piece
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
u. S. Has Not Yet
Been Approached
On French War Dent.

washington, Dec. 12.-(By A. P.)-
The United States has not been ap-
preached directly or indirectly, in re-
gard either to cancellation of the
French war debt or American partici-
patton with Allied premcrs in the dis
cussion of German reparations accord
ing to an officially authorized state
ment at the state department today.
Outside of this statement no COM
ment was Forthcoming in official quar-
tiers on press advices from London tell
ing of the British intention to sound
out the Washington government with
relation to French debt cancellation as
a possible means of solving the con-
f1ict of views among the premiers
which caused postponement of the
council meeting over the year end.
Earlier in the day the statement
was authorized by the White House
that the reparation tangle was viewed
by the Washington government as one
OF the most acute European difficult
ties. Il was added that the Washing
ton administration had not lacked an
intimate picture of the situation abroad
nor been unconcerned or inactive with
relation to problems pressing for solu-
ton Ill the interest Of world stability.
1t was not indicated, however, that the
activities referred to bore directly or
indirectly upon the immediate situation
in London.
Pending some further light as TO the
exact nature Of proposals said to be
coming to Washington from London in
regard to cancellation of the French
debt to Great Britain and the United
states. the most official expression of
American views in that regard indi-
Gates that the Washington government
looks upon the Allied cebt matter as
now in the hands Of Congress and out
side the field of diplomatic agree
ments. Creation of the debt refund
ing commission to known to be viewed
by high administration officials as
having had that effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Little Hope Allied
Agreement on
German Preparations

London, Dec. 12.-(By y. P)-The
collapse of the Allied premiers' ne
gotiations here, it is becoming evil
dent, was even more complete than at
first supposed, since the one out
standing which had been seized upon
by the optimists, namely the scrap
ping of the Balfour notes by Great
Britain, is now said to have been ac-
claimed prematurely.
Prime Minister Bonar Law ad-
mited as much in the House of
Commons this afternoon and from
other sources it is learned that the
haste on the part of the Continental
, Press to consider Lord Balfour's ut
terance as thing of the past is un-
warranted.
The British policy is said to be
centered on establishment of trade
and commerce, Sterilization of eX-
changes and bringing to an end the
almost continuous Allied conferences
and disputes over reparations and
war debts.
According to the official view, the
British are willing to make great sac
rifices, but the other Allies must also
sacrifice some of their interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
No Occasion for Action at
Present Time. Sec. Wallace's
Decision after Long Study
of Proposal-No Word as to
Course of Packers-COncern
which would be absorbed is
Competitor of Big Five Es-
Establishments

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE govern
ment will take no action at this
time on the proposed acquisition of
Morris & ,Company's physical assets
by Armour & Company, of Chicago,
it was formally announced today by
the secretary Of agriculture. This
decision was reached by Secretary
Wallace after long study Of the pro-
posal and conferences with President
Harding and Attorney eneral
paugherty. There was no indica-
ton in Washington whether Armour
q Company would proceed with their
negotiations for the Morris establish
ment which is a competitor and one
of the big five packing establish
ments.
Secretary Wallace declared there
appeared to be no occasion for ac-
ton at this time; under the packers
and stock yards act. which he admin
listers, in connection with the pro-
poSal informally laid before him by
}. Ogden Armour. Mr.. Wallace has
transmitted this information and ad-
dltional data on the proposal to the
Senate in response to resolution
OF Senator LaFollette, Republican,
Wisconsin. >.
An opinion by Attorney General
Daugherty. made public with the
announcement, said the act is es-
scntially regulatory one and that
the duties and powers of the secre-
tary of agriculture there under are
to regulate the industry.
Citing decision of the Supreme
Court involving the act, Mr.. Daugh-
erty quoted from Chief Justice Taft
as follows:
"Its provisions are carefully drawn
to apply only to those practices and
distractions, which, in the judge
ment of Congress are likely to affect
interstate commerce periodically"
Continued on Page 5, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
WITHHOLD FEDERAL 0. K.
PROPOSED MERGER OF BIG
PACKERS ARMOUR, MORRIS
VOTE IN
BOSTON ELECTION
FOR CITY COUNCIL

Boston. Dec. 12.-Supporters Of
Mayor Curley claimed a triumph to-
day when councilmen James A. Wat
son and David j. Brickley headed the
polls in the city election The third
councilman elected was William C. S.
Healey, a real estate man and former
state representative, who had the en-
dorsement of the Good Government
Association which announces each
year list of the candidates it con-
sidered best fitted for election.
The absence of mayoraltI con-
test, combined with rainy weather,
kept three quarters of the voters from
the polls. Watson whose three terms
in the council have been marked by
attacks on various textbooks, includ-
ing the dictionary for alleged pro-
British tendencies. and charges of
extortionate rates charged By gas and
electric companies, had 25,367 votes
Brickley, who has been called as a
witness in the recent investigation
by the Municipal Finance Commission
of,glaft charges involving council
members in connection with real es-
tate purchases by the city. took o3,-
267 votes Healey received 1885.
Francis d. Harrigan, lawyer,
and Miss Florence III. Luscomb, an
architect. the other two candidates
endorsed by the Good Government
Association, ran fourth and fifth,
with 1892 and 1882 votes, respec-
lively. Miss Luscomb had the dis
tinction of making better run than
any previous woman candidate for
the council.
NThe Good Government Association
Will now have four members in the
cSuncil as against five supporters of
Mayor Curley.
The referendum for the licensing
of sales Of n-intoXicating beverag-
es was carried, 1904 to 1925.
The voters adopted a state system
OF accounting, 27,514 to 14,43o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Workers Party Group
Denied Seats at
Progressive Meet

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 12.-(By A.
P.-Refusal to seat representatives
Of the Workers Party of America,
adoption of resolutions for future
political action, which did not men
ton the formation of third party,
q broad program of organization
and the naming of a national execu-
tive committee OF p members, were
the results of two sessions here to-
day of the second conference for
progressive political action when ad-
journment was taken late today to
reconvene tonight.
The purpose of the conference as
declared in the report of the organ
ization and finance committee was
the nomination and election of pres
idents and vice-presidents of the
United States, United States sena-
tors, Congressman, members OF state
legislatures and other state and pub
lie officers who are pledged to the
interests of the producing classes
and to the principles of genuine de-
mocracy in agriculture, industry and
government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Y. M. C. A. Group at
Portland Hear DR..
Mott, Int'l Secretary

Portland, Me-. Dec. 12-Dr. John r.
Mott Of New York. secretary Of the
International committee OF the 7. N.
c. A. in an address tonight before
Y. N. c. A., secretaries ana church
workers at the opening of a two-day
conference, said: Tho Y. NJ. C. A. or
carnations must free themselves of
the charge of being selfish clubs, If
they are to reach and uplift the great
army Of boys and young mel in this
country between the ages Of 1s and
Is.
The world war has opened 10000
more opportunities to the church
and the Y. N. c. A. than ever before.
The challenges to service are many
and the problems are banning.
We must have q program which
can reach this great army Of young
men who have gone through the ex-
periences Of the World War, are see
ing their ideals shattered. and wish
to understand the meaning Of it all.
Our program must furnish hope,
idealism and must have . spirit Of
bold adventure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Couple Seeking
Divorce Refused
Custody Children

Worcester. Mass. Dec. 12-Chil-
dren do not recognize superior au-
tEority as they should, particularly
in the home, said Judge Thayer in
superior court here today, in refusing
to award to Mary Catherine McKeun,
OF Leoministcr, or to her husband,
Archibald Mckeun, Of Clinton from
whom she is seeking divorce, the
custody of their two minor children.
Judge Thayer talked to the two boys.
aged 0and 8, in his private chem
ber He said he would not give eth
err parent custody of them, although
he was satisfied both parents loved
the children and that the boys loxed
them. He reserved decision until
Friday, TO give time for the parents
and their counsel to agree on a suit
able guardian for the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
AT BANGOR

Bangor, Dec. 12.-W. J. Thomp-
son. master of the Maine State
grange, made several important rec.
concentrations in his annual address
at the opening session of the State
grange Tuesday.
On the issue of State roads. he
urged that the State adopt a policy
in road building of pay-as-you-go.
More economy and good sense
should be mixed with engineering
SKILL" he said.
On the issue of taxation he rec
commended:
First, That corporation taxes now
collected by the State and turned
over to cities and towns where the
stock is owned, be retained by the
State.
Second, That a poll tax of IS be
made uniform and State wide.
Third. That the State look to a
personal income tax rather than in
creasing the State tax rate.
Discussing taxation, State Master
Thompson said:
Taxation
1.-THE one enormous black cloud
Continued on Page 2, Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
See Need Relief
For Grain Farmers

Washington, Dec. 12.-Officials of
Western Federal Reserve Banks tes-
tifying today before the Interstate
Commerce Commission declared that
financial conditions in grain produc-
ing territories of the United States
are so bad that some relief to farmers
probably in decreased raiload rates
on their principal products, should be
afforded. The testimony was brought
missions, which are urging further
decreases in the rates on grain, grain
products and hay in all the territory
west of the Mississippi and east of
the Rocky Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
C. VEY HOLMAN NOT ]
MISSING; AT PRESENT.
LIVING IN BANGOR

c. Vey Holman, former state geo.
logist and mineralist and his wife are
living with relatives in Bangor and
have not mysteriously disappeared as
reported in the press of the State.
Information obtained by the at.
torney generals Office discloses the
fact that Mr.. Holman and his wife.
are living with his wife's brother,
Colonel Harry Ross of Bangor; been
there several months, that there has
not been day when he has not been
seen on the streets of Bangor ana
that he was seen at a Bangor theatre
Monday evening when inquiry as 10
his whereabouts was being made
through the columns of the press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Brutal Staying
Indiana Couple

Middletown, Ind, Dec. 12-William
Shaffcr. 50 years old. farmer, and
his wife. were found nude here to-
day. Mrs. Skaters head had been
cut off by a sharp instrument, pre-
sumably an axe, and Skaters head
was split wide open. The bodies were
found by party of passing farmers.
Mrs. Skaters body was found in
bed while that of her husband was
found in the barn. A four year old
girl uninjured. but suffering from
exposure and lack of food was I'M
able to give details of the tragedy.
No motive for the crime could be
learned. The conditions of the house.
however, indicated that robbery was
the probable cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13

Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 12-Gov-
ernor Albert o. Brown, made a plea
to the state grange in session here
tonight for state income tax, which
he declared would relieve the far
mers ana real estate owners. He
opposed tax exemption on securities.
He estimated that one billion dollars
in stocks and bonds were held in
New Hampshire today, and he fav-
ored immediate steps to tax income
from them.
sion Of the grange included State
Master Herbert Sawyer, Sherman
Lowell, master of the National
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Democrats Win
In Portsmouth. N. HI.

Portsmouth, n. H.. Dec. 1.-THE
Democratic party carried the city of
Portsmouth in the municipal cleo
ton here today. Not one Republican
was elected whereas last year only
two Democrats were elected.
DR.. Samuel T. Ladd was elected
mayor over Harry L. Philbrook by a
of AIT. The election was
contested on the issues of taxation
and city government policies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Organize Student
Govt. Association
At Univ. of Maine

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Orono, Dec. 12-Student Govern
ment association which formerly Or
ganized by male students at the U. of
Maine today. Roland w. Cony of Au-
gusta was elected president of the
Senate and Harrison Richardson Of
Orono was elected speaker Of the
House Of Representatives. Other
officers are Conrad Kennison Of
Madison, vice president; clerks, Ray
Carter Of Washburn; Carl w. Mein
Of Norway; Leonard Lord Of Saso
was chosen vice president of the
Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Seek Missing
Game Wardens
In Northern Bog

lockwood. Me-. Dec. ia party
Of 10 picked men left this city today
TO search the great bog on the north
branch Of the Penobscot river for
trace Of David F. Brown and Merit
icy E. Johnson. game wardens Of
Greenville. who have been missing
since Nov. Is.
The missing wardens were last
Seen at Half Way Camp on Loon
stream where they ate lunch and
were directed to . road leading to
tho head Of the bog.
The bog and the surrounding
woods and streams including the ter
ntory beyond the international
boundary line and the land draining
into the st. John river will be
searched by the expedition which
set out today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Sister Late Gov.
Parkhurst Dies

Bangor. Me-, Dec. 12.-Word has
been received in Bangor of the death
today in Arlington, N. J. of Mrs. Es-
Their Parkhurst Benedict. wife of
Harold E. Benedict, formerly of Ban
gor. the city of her birth and resi-
dence for many years. Mrs. Benedict
Lad been i'll for some little time. She
was a sister of the late Governor
Frederic Fl. Parkhurst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
IN BAY STATE

Boston, Dec. 12.-Massachusetts
does not need to go to California for
high grade apples and peaches, but
does need the benefits of government
ana state cooperation with farmers
that western states enjoy, Mayor
James M. Curley. told members of
the state grange at the opening ses-
sion of its 5Oth anniversary meeting
mere today. The sessions will con-
tinue tomorrow and Thursday.
More. help for the farmers from
both national and state governments
in order that they may obtain suf
ficient money or credit with which to
make their living and restore agri-
culture in this state to a point where
supplies will be more plentiful and
prices lower, was the need visualized
by the mayor.
Il have looked with some degree
of hope" he said, 'for the introduce
ton into American country life Of
some Of those agencies which have
50 powerfully contributed to the sue
cess OF the agricultural populations in
Europe.
II would like to see in this nation
q national planning board and I
don't know of any organization that
could go on record for it more eff
fectively than the grange"
Henry N. jerks Of Cheshire, over
seer of the state grange, replying to
Mayor Curley, said:
I'VE have legislated out Of Mas
sachusetts more than 10000 cows in
the past few years notwithstanding
that there has been tremendous in
crease in the population"
Ernest II. Gilbert of Stoughton, the
state master, in his address, said the
greatest problem of Massachusetts
agriculturists is the adoption of some
method Of marketing products to the
advantage not only of producers, but
also Of consumers.
Mr.. Gilbert advocated greater COM
munity service. and praised the eff
fort to this end already undertaken
by the grange. He advocated the
appropriation Of 500 to any grange
defeating q new hall in 1923.
An appropriation from the state Of
100000 for state control of the corn
borer and an appropriation from the
national government OF 100000 for
control Of the borer in New England,
were urged.
A large constabulary to protect the
farmers from hen thieves was an
other recommendation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
100 killed and
INJURED IN Boiler
BLAST IN CUBA

Havana, Dec. II. (By A. Phone
hundred workmcn we're killed or in
jured today in a boiler explosion
which wrecked the Estrella sugar
mill near Camaguey.
Thirteen bodies had been recovered
up to seven o'clock this evening and
forty injured persons were being car
ca for in Camaguey: Most of the
victims arc Spanards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
False Report of
Finding Missing
u s. Fliers in Texas

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 12-Reports
which stirred Benson, Ariz.. and
neighboring towns that the two
missing aviators, Colonel francis G.
Marshall and Lieutenant c. F. Web
Der. had been found, turned out to
be news of scouting plane which
was forced down near Benson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
keller LAUNCHES j"
PROBE IN ATTEMPT
TO GUST DAUCHERTY

Opening Hearing Marked by Clashes of His
Counsel and Members of judiciary Commit
.tee-Wins Point to Hear Evidence in First
Three of ID Specifca tiOns-Not to Summon
Former President Taft-Not Necessary to
Confirm His Letter Relative to Criticism of
Burns and Heney in Method to Secure Jury
in Trial Oregon Man-Case Cited to Sup
port Charges Attorney General Appointed
Corrupt and Dangerous Men to High Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Money Bill Carries
Half Million for
War Fraud Probe

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE $33,-
100000 appropriation bill for the
Department OF State and Justice,
carrying half a million dollars for
investigation and prosecution Of war
fraud cases, was passed late today by
the House without record vote and
with less than so members in at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
Keene, N. H. Elects
Republican Mayor

Keene. N. H., Dec. 12-Robert r.
kingsbury, Republican, was elected
mayor today over Valentine e. Wes-
ton, Democrat, by 366 votes. A to-
tai of 1880 votes were cast, record
every ward in Keene, but Ward 5,
this precinct going Democratic for
the first time in years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13

Burns appointment. This was at the
attorney generals office, in his press
ence he said. aiding that Mr.. Daugh-
erty had verified the copy Mr.. Come
pers had from a pamphlet" for
which Mr.. Daugherty had sent.
Before the committee adjourned
for the day. announcement was made
that two additional witnesses. Mr.
Wickersham and Mr.. Gompers would
be heard on the specification taken
up today. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
No Loss of Life
In Minnesota Flood

Duluth. Mimi. Dec. 12-Persons
returning from the lower points of
the Iron river today reported that
apparently no loss of life had been
caused by the flood which swept
down the river early today when the
Mud Lake Power dam went out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
In Vermont

Burlington. VT. Dec. 1.-THE
Vermont State Grange opened its
6eth annual session here today with
the address of State Master Orland
L. Martin of Plainfield. Mr.. Martin
said: "The assertion is made, and
without contraction, that there is
an official Of some kind for every
so people in the United States. May
the Lord deliver US from our political
future If this goes on much fur
ther."
He warned against the danger of
continued Capitalization In state and
national government, which tends to
increase public and official reckless
ness" with public money and credit,
and advocated lighting shy Of heavy
bond issues for any purpose whatso-
ever and favored the adoption of
the "pay-as. you-go' policy, especially
with regard to road building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13
INCOME TAX WOULD
HELP IN FINANCES
BELIEF GRANGE HEAD

Prefers it to Increase in State Tax Rate
Wants Uniform Poll Tax of $5-Corpora-
ton Taxes Should be Retained by State
Urges Pay-as-you-go Policy on Road Build
Summarizes Re commentators of Ma
tional Grange-Has Doubt Over Efficacy of
Proposed Forms of Relief for Farmer
Grange Membership now 81, SOC Secretary
and Lecturer Report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-13

John Wanamaker led in the crea-
ton of the department store as an
institution in American life. At the
outbreak Of. the Civil War in 1861
when he began business for himself
IN a humble way in Philadelphia, re-
tail merchandising in this country
was in a disorganized state, and, in
the opinion Of the far-sighted young
merchant, it was suffering a rapid
decline through practices that were
then general. Aside from his ambi-
ton, to make money, my paramount
purpose" said Mr.. Wanamaker.
was to help save the mercantile
profession from lowering it's flag be-
fore other professions and occupa-
TONS" There were in those DAYS no
fixed selling price for goods. Bust
ness then demanded a thirteen-hour
day from all its employees. Custom
ers spent hours rice-haggling with
statesmen. Mr. Wanamaker was i'm
pressed with this waste of time and
to eliminate it he became a pioneer
IN fixing selling price for goods.
1t was one Of the beginnings Of
many mercantile reforms which to-
day are so generally followed that
the present generation can scarcely
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