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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Say Saw Log Cut
Will Be Small in
Maine This Winter
(Boston Herald)


Bangor. Sept, 16--Lumberrnen say
that. the saw-log cut on Maine riv-
ers this coming winter will be in
significant compared with the great
harvest of former times, chiefly for
the reason that there is little chance
for profit under prevailing conditions.
Before the days of the pulp mills the
Maine log cut that was driven down
the rivers and streams to saw mills
amounted to about SO0,000,0o0 feet
annually of which two-thirds was
spruce and in addition to this there
were small operations, by farmers and
others, that were hauled directly
from the cuttings to the mills.
amounting to perhaps 200,00O,00o feet.
The total log cut of the State con-
tinues close to 000,000,000 feet. but
two-thirds or more of the logs now
go to the grinders instead of the
saws, and pulp mills line the banks of
the rivers where formerly was heard
| the song of the saws. Pulp and pa
per concerns have acquired very
large part of the desirable spruce and
fir lands. wherein they conduct
operations on a large scale. saving
instead of chopping the logs and cut
ting them into four-foot lengths.
There are still a few large saw
mill concerns, like those at Van
Buren, on the Maine side Of the st.
John river, but most of the old time
mills en- the Penobscot, Kennebec.
Machias, Union, st. Croix. Andres
cogcin. Narraguagus and Saco rivers
have long since disappeared, and the
day of the small operator-the man
who borrowed n few thousand dollars
and event in" for a million or two
feet. is forever past
To make any money at all in these
days numbering must be done on 4
large scale and under the most fav-
orable conditions for, while the price
of logs is high as compared with old
times, the cost of getting them, from
the price of stumpage to the smallest
item of supplies, is higher still.
What logging is done in Maine next
winter will be chiefly for pulp wood,
and even that kind Of operations will
not be very extensive, for the great
surplus of wood accumulated in the
cutting craze of 1883 has not yet
been worked up.
Reports from New Brunswick are
to the effect that not a single log will
be cut on the upper st. John river
! this winter to come to the booms at
and below Fredericton. while a few
years ago the drives to those booms
averaged 150,000,000 feet yearly.
There will be a cut of probably 50,-
100000 on the upper st. John. but
those logs will be for American mills
at and near Van Buren,. The saw
mills at Fredericton and st. John will
get what logs they need for next sea-
sons saving from other and nearer
sources OF supply and their require
ments will be much less than usual.
for many OF them have considerable
supplies Of old logs on hand. which
! they desire TO clean I'D a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
SURE THING" BET
COST MAN $1,000

Worcester, Sept. 16.-After waiting
all night for two new-found friends to
return from betting exchange
around the corner" with the proceeds
of $1,000 bet on a horse race, Andrew
Batchelder. 80. of 3S Temple street
Nashua, \. H., realized this morning
that he was the victim Of an old swim
die with new trimmings, and sought
the help of Capt. James J. Casey of
the detective bureau.
According to his story, he was in
Worcester looking for work and fell in
with a gray-haidcd man about 40 years
old, who suggested little stroll up
Elm street after leaving the common.
At Chestnut street the man. who said
he was Howard Bartlett. stopped and
picked up long white envelope.
At that moment a younger man tore
around the corner from Elm street and
held out his hand for the envelope. 1t
contained valuable information on the
races. he said, and he dropped it few
minutes before. His name, he said. was
J. =. Woodward, and he was employed
by the Astors and others to go around
the country buying race horses. SO
grateful was he. he would let them in
on "sure thing" If they would pro-
duce enough money to make it worth
while.
Batchelder had $1,000 in a Nashua
bank, SO he hurried home and re-
turned with it last night. Meeting his
friends at a hotel. he gave the mon y
to Bartlett. VINO turned it over to
Woodward. The latter stepped around
the corner" to see if the bet still was
open. He was gone so long that Bart
lett went to find him. Two hours lat
or Batchelder, still waiting. took
room at the hotel. and this morning
his friends had not appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Haines to Succeed
Fraser as Athletic
Director at COburn

Principal Harthorn announces that
the new physical director at Coburn
this year will be Ray Edward Haines
of Laconia, n. H. and this announce
ment sets at rest great deal of con-
lecture as to Paul Ginger" Freser's
successor.
Mr.. Haines is a graduate of the
New Hampshire State College in the
class of 1915. He also took the ath-
letic coaches course at the Univer-
sty of Illinois. For six years he was
physical director and coach at the
Gunnery School. one of the leading
preparatory schools of Connecticut.
The past year he has been connected
with the State Department Of Edu-
cation at Augusta. He was on the
list of approved football officials
last year and officiated at about T.
games in various parts of the State.
He is on the same list this year.
In college, Mr.. Haines was one of
the leaders in student activities. an
athlete Of much ability and a hard
working. conscientious student He
played Varsity football for four
years: one year as tackle and three
years as fullback. He also played
basketball. hockey and baseball.
At the Gunnery School his work
was eminently successful. While
there he met the high requirements
to the entire satisfaction of all con-
nected with the school. He was pop
ular with the students and turned
out excellent teams. The authorities
say that he was a leader of young
people and that his commanding
personality aided him in his work as
an athletic leader. Mr.. Haines is a
man of excellent character, of even
temper. good judgement and "horse
sense" He is married and has one
child.
Friends of Coburn believe that the
Institute is fortunate in securing
man of Mr.. Haines' character. per-
sonality. training and experience to
carry on this important part Of the
work.
His qualifications as a teacher, as
a coach and as a man, it is believed,
fit him well for the work which Co.
burn is trying to do.
Mr.. Haines will give the Coburn
squad their first work out Monday
afternoon. Prospects are bright for
fast team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Rickenbacker WEEDS
Old Rivals EX-Wife

New York, Sept. 16-Capt. Eddie
Rickenbacker, American ace of aces,
was married today in the First Con-
gregational church. Sound Beach,
Conn, to Mrs. Adelaide +. Durant,
divorced wife of a former rival Of the
American flyer in automobile racing,
and they sailed on the Majestic for
a honeymoon in Europe.
"Our romance began New Years
eve in the Commodore hotel here"
Mrs. Rickenbacker said, although I
had known Capt. Rickenbacker
slightly in California 10 years ago"
The wedding tour will last for two
months, Capt Rickenbacker said,
during which they will visit the
places where as Americas foremost
war flyer, he is credited with bring
ing down &c enemy planes. Captain
and Mrs. Rickenbacller will live in
Detroit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
American Cotton
Awaits Outcome
Appeal Conviction

New York, Sept. 1.-THE American
Cotton Exchange, convicted last
June Of bucketing orders, will sus-
pend trading on the floor until after
an appeal from the conviction has
been argued next month, it was an
nounced after the close of business
today.
G. W. Pratt, secretary of the ex-
change, said that the organization
was entirely solvent and would re-
sumo it's trading next month.
Pratt was named with five others
in a second indictment found during
investigation of the. exchanges af-
fairs, charging permitting and in
ducing the Eucketing of orders"
They have not yet been brought to
trial.
A John Doe investigation conducted
by Chief Magistrate William Nc
Adoo led to the conviction of the ex-
change. Many witnesses swore that
business of the exchange was i'm
properly conducted, that sales were
crossed, and that a large number Of
sales were fictitious.
Judge A. w. Graham, president of
the exchange. testified during the ex-
animation that he knew very little
of the actual operations of the
market.
A statement issued by the exchange
said it had assets of approximately
100000, about all liabilities. 1t will
continue to maintain its executive Of
fees and retail all clerks on its pay
roll, but there will be no trading on
the floor. The brokers who have
been actively trading will continue
their activities, doing business
through member firms in other eX-
changes, but at the same time caring
for the interests of their customers.
"The action taken" said the state
ment, "was the result of a meeting
of the board of directors of the ex-
change held Friday afternoon. At
this meeting it was shown that many
of the brokers formerly active on the
floor of the exchange were awaiting
the result of the court proceedings.
While retaining their membership,
they are rcfraining from active trad
ing. The brokers who continue their
activities are flooded with orders, but
could do not trading in their own
exchange because of the absence of
others and are compelled to take
their business to other exchanges"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Taking Steps to
Have u. S. Ready
in Event of War

Washington, Sept. 16-With the
double purpose of maintaining con-
tact with all those who played i'm
portant parts in the effort OF the
United States to win the world war,
and by preparing plans for mobiliza-
ton of man power in the event Of
another conflict, the war department
las arranged a conference to begin
at the war department building on
Monday morning.
1t will present a draft Of certain
details for man power mobilization in
line with the national defence act.
Fifteen or more war department
officials and army officers will take
part and in, addition the following
have been invited to attend:
DR.. Walter ID. Scott, president
Northwestern University. Chicago.
(headed committee on personal clas-
sification).
DR.. John II. Wigmorc, dean law
school, Northwestern University. Gin
charge Of classification under Gen.
Crowder, then provost marshal-gen-
eraD.
ii. c. Kramer. lawyer % Camden.
y. j.. executive officer for Gen.
Crowder).
Congressman +. +. Patterson. Jr..
draft board secretary.
DIR. G. J.. Perry. Elkins. W. Va,
draft boarrd secretary.
Capt. A. u. Crane. officers reserve
corps. Columbia, S. c.. (camp person
mel oficer).
corps. New York city, (camp person
mel oficcr)
1T. Earl Hepburn. officers reserve
corps. tcamp personnel Qjficer).
In explanation OF its object in call
ling the conference the war depart
mcnt made this statements:
"The war department is anxious 10
gain the highly valued views of these
men, who were closely associated
with the induction of the draft dur
ing the world war and who are thor
oughly acquainted with the defects
that were found to exist. Much BEN
eft is anticipated from the free dis
Clssion and recording of these les
sons, as sufficient time has elapsed to
permit of clear retrospective thought
without the Crasure of details from
the minds of those who actually
handled this important work. This
conference Is in accordance with the
war departments policy to maintain
contact with all who performed In
pOrtant roles in the world war. In
the past little or no effort was made
to promptly benefit by tho weak
lpNalanpI
preparation for the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
ArOOstOOk Horse
Fans to Back Their
FavOrites at Bangor

HOulton, Sept. 1.-THE eyes of
Aroostook railbirds will be focused to-
ward the south during the coming
week with four of the local favorites,
Bonnie Girl, Fctcr Stillwell, Peter
Tanlac and Alfred King competing I'M
der the capable hands of Harry Nevers
at Pennington, and Jockson Grattan.
the recent grand circuit purchase Of
the Houlton Driving Club, racing
against his two bittercst rivals, Roy
Grattan and John r. Braden, at Bass
Park. Bangor, Thursday in the big
$4,000, winner take all, free-for-all.
Weather conditions permitting.
there is every possibility that the
thousands of racing fans in the Aroos-
took towns OF Houlton. Caribou and
Presque Isle who have fiocfed all over
the spud country and into Canada in
the wake of their prize PAGERS will
continue the practice by going to Ban
gor, and there is a further and much
more probable chance Of the record
of 206 ga for the Bangor track. held
for years by Earl Jr., being shaded.
The down State track is much wider
than any track that the trio have pre-
viously raced over and the turns are
banked highly. greatly increasing the
jeopardy of the old mark, in the opin-
ion of the wise ones.
Despite advertising to the effect that
the 100000 worth of blue bloodcd
horse flesh from the land that has
hitherto had but potatoes as a claim
to fame would duel with Single G.,
Jimmy Mckerror, Mary OConnor' Dan
Hedgewood and others at Springfield,
the decision was made against it be-
cause of the expense involved and un-
satisfactory conditions all around.
The Bangor race is being staged
by the combined horse interests OF
Aroostook county and its real purpose
is to establish once and for all the SUI
preme battler of the trio. 1t is a much
mooted question that has a different
answer in each town.
AS far as is known, the race will be
run on best two heats in three plan.
The unfinished race at Woodstock left
at lot of satisfaction all around.
Starter Merrill of Danvers Mass. who
got them away at Woodstock, is to Of
ficiate at Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18

Waterville Lodge of Elks is plan
ming to have ladies' night once
month during the winter season. The
first event of this kind on this sea-
sons program is Thursday evening,
Sept. 81. The entertainment commit
tee. consisting of Sam Freeman, Ber-
nard Donovan. John Keliher, Ralph
Blunt, J. II. Stevens and Frank Flynn.
has the affair in charge. Several art
lists have been engaged for entertain
ing There will be informal dancing
and several very pleasant surprises. A
dainty luncheon will be served. Invi
tations are being sent the wives of
members. and unmarried members are
asked to invite some lady friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Million for Episcopal School

Portland, Ore, Sept. 1.-THE task
of raising a million dollars for the
Episcopal Theological school in
Cambridge. Mass. will be under
taken by Bishop William Lawrence,
of Massachusetts, he announced to-
right at a dinner of delegates to the
Episcopal General convention.
While the immediate goal of this
campaign is a million dollars" Bish-
op Lawrence explained, 1.-THE real
purpose is that by the better equip
ment of the school she will do more
effectively what her short history
has proven she can do-turn out
spiritual leaders,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Mrs. Charlotte M. Mckechnie

Mrs Charlotte NJ. MckeChnie died
~ o'clock Saturday afternoon at her
home on Western avenue, after long
ported Of failing health. AGED IS years
and SIX months. She was born in
Eclgralc the daughter Of George
and Eleanor Wiley. She was mar
rcd Nov %. 1851. to f. q. w. Nc
korhnic and came to live on the farm
wbcro she has since resided.
she was member OF the Cniver-
sliist church in Wateryille and was
q constant attendant ut church and
Tho LADIES' Aid, as long as her health
permitted
Slo IS survived by two daughters.
Ms ". : Holmes and Mrs. G. +.
" hcnlCr both Of Oakland: one son,
W l.. Nckochnie OF Monmouth four
grand, hlldrcn and four great grand
otljr,n 4 sister. Mrs. Nesta Lar
k %. also survives,
Flncill services will be hold Mon
dlt ~ o'clock T. NJ. at the home,
Roy g. \ knickerhocker officiating.
l1l4l viii be In Pine Grove Come
'oN Il was the request Of the de-
c1s0l that flowers he omitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Record Freshman
Class Due at Colby

Colby College opens for the new
Ne7r on Sept. 81, which is next
lHt-i law Already a large number
o. s'a4'nts have arrived. not only
candidates for the athletic teams.
'Nt also those who are not intending
~ 'rN for honors in this department.
resident Arthur J. Roberts. when
Questioned by the Journal. said he
3s not prepared at this time to
ElNo out any statement as to the
sistration. but among the students
themselves IT is currently reported
nat the freshman class will be the
biggest in the history of the college,
'id that II will he we'll over the 200
M9iN. Two members of the fresh
nam class. Mr. and Mrs. +. Give
''t Of Nobleboro. are married
'l'' viii be the only married couple
registered this YEAR in a Maine COL
'ose. so far as known. and have the
added distinction of being the first
m1rr'cd couple TO enter a Maine
college. There are several men in
college this year who are already
married. but their wives will not
snare with them the honors OF the
Classroom. II is understood that
we commcndable custom, inaugur-
area ny President Roberts last year.
OF Go To Church Sunday" will 10
carried out this year. The line
forms on the campus a few minutes
uelore church time. and march Is
taken past the various church edi-
''VeS' As the students reach the
'nnrch 81 their choice. they fall out
o. me- which moves on to the next
. '.t oil worship. This will be next
SUNDAY. Sept. "a,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18

Pittsfield, n. H., Sept. 16-In COM
pleting 60 years of business life in
Pittsfield. Henry w. Osgood is this
towns oldest merchant. Not a mer-
chant is living in town today who was
alive when Mr.. Osgood started in
business Sept. 10, 1861.
For nine years he served as a mem
Der of the school board, and as a
member of the New Hampshire House
of Representatives he introduced the
famous law protecting horn pout.
He is an enthusiastic sportsman
and bird lover. having a collection of
many rare birds. Mr.. Osgood is one
Of the wardens of the Congregational
church, a past master Of Corinthian
Lodge, A. T. & A. NJ, and was the
first candidate initiated into Suncook
Lodge No. 10, !. Q. 0. F.
He is widely know throughout
State. In, 1860 he married Frances
Tilton Of 'Pittsfield. They had two
daughters. one Of whom died at the
age of eight years. The other, Miss
Annie T. Osgood, is a valued member
Of Pittsfield's social life. Mr.. Osgood
is a witty and forcible speaker. and
his historical address at the 150th an
niversary was one Of the gems of the
occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
The Baptist State promotion confer

The Baptist State promotion confer
ence opens in the First Baptist church
this afternoon in charge of DR.. P. I'll.
J. Lerrigo. foreign missionary secreta-
ry, of New York. AS previously stated
in the Journal, the principal speaker
Monday evening will be DR.. w. S. Alb
ernethy. pastor of President Harding,
who will speak in the afternoon and
evening. Other speakers have been
previously announced and include DR..
Charles Lincoln White. executive sec
rotary of the Home Missionary Socie-
ty, who was formerly president of
Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18

Edward J. Cogan of Dexter called
on the local police department Sun
day, on his return home from Bos-
ton, where he has been in attendance
on the session Of the international
Association for Identification. This
organization, a part of whose work is
the making of finger prints, is world
wide in its scope, Among the speak
ers was Cline Jorsenson of Copen-
hagen. Denmark. one of the world
famous finger print experts. The adj
dress of welcome was given by Gov.
Cox of Massachusetts, and about all
the best known detectives and identi-
fication experts in America We're
present. Mr.. Cogan plans to work as
a specialist in this department in
Maine. He has made a study of fin
ger prints for a number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
French Favor Parleying
With Turkish Nationalist

Paris, Sept 11-By A. P)-The
French governments policy In the
Near East, while unalterably commit
ted to the freedom OF the Dardanelles
and the Bosphorus. is declared to IA
vor moral persua sion rather than
military ana naval arguments. The
semi official note published in Lon
don Saturday night asking the Bal
kan states to cooperate with Great
Britain effectively to defend the
threatened straits against Turkish
aggression. has met with lukewarm
reception in French official circles.
Precipitate defensive military and
naval preparations against what Is
termed problemical attack from
Mustapha Renal Pash, the Turkish
Nationalist leader, are reckoned in Of
fetal circles here to be ili-umed.
France holds the inside track with
the Angora government by virtue OF
an agreement signed between Henry
Franklin Bouillon, head OF the for
eign relations committee OF the
Chamber of Deputies, and Mustapha
Renal Pasha in 1921. and the French
sIvernment considers that military
preparations in Thrace, or on the
European side Of the straits, would
he waving the red flag to an army
flushed with victory and whose gen.
eralissimo has expressed nothing but
the most moderate of desires.
1t is felt at the Quail d'orsay that in
this moral persuasion policy" the
French have thesupport Of Italy. and
the long talk which Premier Poincare
had Saturday with King Alexander OF
Jugo- Slavia is reported to have re-
suited in the king Of the Serbs. the
Croats and Slovenes. being Informed
that France Is prepared to trust thu
Turks not to infringe upon the Eu-
ropean side Of the straits. and that
military preparations or demonstra-
tons, would, for the present at least,
be wrong and ill-timed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Two Maine Solons
to Represent State
at Springfield Show

Lemuel J. Coburn and wife and
son. Dwight. of Sangerville. were in
the city yesterday on their way to
Springfield. where they will attend
the opening of the Eastern States
Exposition, which takes place on
Sunday.
Governor Baxter will be unable to
attend the exposition opening and
the State will be represented by
Frank H. Holley of North Arson and
William S. Owen of Milo. members
of the present Legislature. who will
be entertained over Sunday by Presi-
dent Joshua w. Brooks of the ex-
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Half Fare for All
Legion Delegates

New Orleans, Sept. ia round
trip ticket for the price of one way
fare, for members of the American
Legion and the Legion Auxiliary, the
women's organization attending the
National convention here Oct. 1920,
has been granted on all railroads in
the United States. legion officials
here announced today. Widows of
legionaircs are also entitled to the
reduced rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist church, will
hold their annual mite-box opening,
Wednesday evening, following a
covered dish supper which will be
held at $50. Each member is to
bring her own dishes. Members
with their husbands are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18

Twenty Cents Each" was a sign
which some wag had placed in a pile
of potatoes in the window of a local
grocery store Saturday. What the
storekeeper said when he found the
misplaced sign is not recorded. And
the joke is, they may be that price
some day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18

The business and Professional
Wpmens club viii hold its regular
meeting Monday night at Modern
W.odman hall The meeting will begin
I,rerp,'y AZ 1900 This Is the first
.,.,o,,rg after tho vacation and large
Attendance Is desired. The program
.vrI a.. IN charge of the executive
/ ard