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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Warden Johnson
Buried at Patten

Patten, Me-. May 10-Funeral
services for the late Mertley john
ston were held at the home on Tues
day at p. m. Rev. l. II. Lidstone
of the NJ. +. church. officiating.
Mertley Edward Johnston. the
only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der Johnston. was born January ].
1901. in Patten. where he attended
public schools and was one of the
first Boy Scouts under the leader
ship of Rev. f.. II. Brewster. When
in high school he played center on
the basketball team. Later. he took
the course at Bryant & STATIONS
Commercial college in Boston. but
preferring out of door life. decided
to become a game warden. receiv-
ing his appointment July 20. 1922.
and working under Chief Game
Warden David l.. Brown Of Green
vile. until Nov. ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Richmond Breaks
All Scout Cruiser
Records Off ROckland

Rockland. Me-. May 1.-the new
u. S. scout cruiser Richmond. of
1000 tons displacement. averaged
::;42 knots in her five full power runs
over the measured mile trial course
here today. Her best single run over
the course, as timed by three official
observers, was made at the rate of
BIAS knots. the equivalent of 3D.
statute miles. This breaks all speed
records in the United States Navy
for vessels above the destroyer class.
Rear Admiral n. A. McCully. act
ing for the first time in his new
capacity as president of the trial
board, pronounced the Richmond to
be "a fine reliable boat and a valu-
able addition to the navy"
The Richmond was put through
80 Standardization runs. beginning at
a speed of nine knots on 800 horse
power and increasing to more than
$4,000 horsepower. The Richmond
is the first of ten scout cruisers to
have it's speed trial and one Of six
built by William Cramp and Sons.
Philadelphia. Among those on board
today were Captain David L. Boyd.
former naval attache at Buenos
Aires. who will command the Rich
mond. and Lieutenant James NJ.
Pool of Kentucky who will be her
executive officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
HARVEY HOME,
D0DCES QUERIES
WHY HE IS HERE
v0RoSKY KILLING
WILL NOT LIFT Ban
ON SOVIET GROUP

Lausanne, Nav 11.-(Bv A. PN-
The vorovs,sv +roood,, hos ,o+o,
" 'e.eu 40
""ih'ns ~ the oelesates TO the
Near East conference that the con-
ference is dragging out too long and
that tho dc,,y ;s ro,.;, a.. 49,,
~ -" no NV ""S Aoi
Ae" colhpilcauohs' instead or tend
ing toward peace.
The announced coming To I.,n-
same of NJ. Alexanderis tho Creel-
minister of foreign affairs in dav
or two to serve notice on tho con.
ference that it must get along with
its work or Greece will make p scn-
arate peace with Turkey has acted
as a stimplant. and the word has cone
forth that the oxnerts' committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12

BY their action in calling all
union mason tenders off from their
work. Friday, practically all mason
work going on in Augusta and con-
siderable construction work of other
nature was effectually tied up. This
and Mason Tenders is to enforce
their demands for a substantial in
crease in wages, which were made
to the mason contractors to become
effective on May list.
The mason tenders Of this city
who have been receiving $500 a day
made representations to the con-
tractors that after May l they would
expect 15c per hour or ST per day.
1t is understood that the contractors
replied that under conditions at the
present time they could not grant
this increase and only one of their
number signed the new agreement.
This contractor stated to the journal
last evening that he agreed to pay
this rate only until q settlement of
the controversy was reached and a
new agreement signed through the
decision of the Building Trades
Council. All employers of union
masons and tenders were affected by
the strike with the exception OF the
contractor who met the demands
pending final settlement.
1t was because of the failure of
the mason contractors to pay the
new wage scale for the first week of
May, that the president of the tend
ers union, Andrew Bolger, went
about the city Friday and ordered
the men on the various jobs to leave
their work.
One contractor interviewed Friday
expressed it as his opinion, and be-
licved that he was stating the atti-
tude of all the contractors that the
demands by the tenders for SIS a day
was too much. This class Of labor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
i. S. Commissioners
in Mexico City

Mexico City. May II (By \. P)-
CHARLES Il. Warren and John aBrton
fa!nc. the American commissioners
appointed to negotiate for the res
,,ofation Of friendly relations with
Mexico. arrived here today. They
proceeded to the Escandon palace.
where they will be guests of the
government.
Speaking for both commissioners.
Nf, Warren told the newspaper men:
We have como to Mexico repre-
~nIins the United States on a
.nendly mission for the purpose of
Nh'lnuns negotiations between the
s"einments in the hope of arriving
a. an understanding leading to the
sumption of good and normal rela-
uons: The details of the meetings
wi, be arranged after consultations
MIN MIN the Mexican commissioners.
we have no information relative to
ne."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Bulk Indictments
at Hub for Violation
of Prohibition Law

Boston. May 11-Ot Jog open in
dictments returned by the federal
grand jury. 80 were for violations of
the prohibition law. The grand jury
reported no bills in 81 liquor cases.
Eighteen secret indictments were re-
turned.
The liquor indictments; involve 1879
persons resident in all parts of the
state. the majority hailinG from
western Massachusetts.
Among the seven general indict-
ments were those against Wilfred
ST. Martin, Worcester. charged with
forging money order: Joseph Fl.
Dosen and Edgar Chinook. Spring
field. charged with impersonating
federal officers: Joseph Milstein,
Montreal, and William II. Morrison,
y. v, charged with conspiracy
agains the prohibition law and James
Andrews. Springfield. charged with
passing falsely altered obligations of
the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
To Probe Records
r. /. State Senate

Providence. K. l.. May 11-Gov-
ernor William :. Flynn today order
ed Attorney General Herbert !. Car
penter to investigate the records of
the state senate with view to de-
termining the truth and accuracy,
and ia take such action as the re-
suits of the inquiry should justify.
The order is an outcome of the ac-
ton of the house yesterday in ap-
pealing for an opinion from Justices
of the Supreme Court as to whether
the annual appropriation bill was le-
gally passed by the upper branch
of the general assembly. A certifi-
ed copy OF the senate records ac-
companieL the appeal.
At the same time Lieutenant
Governor Felix Toupin charged that
the senate records in relation to the
bill had been falsified. and declared
he was ready to expose one of the
most damnable plots ever concoct-
ed against the people of the state"
1t was Lieutenant Governor Tou-
pin who ruled last Friday that the
appropriation bill had not been
raised because it had not received a
two thirds vote. which gave rise to
the house appeal to the courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
General Forecast

The storm that was central over
Missouri Friday night will move
east northea stward during the next
two days. 1t will be attended by
showers generally east of the Mssis-
sippi river Cooler weather will over
spread the Atlantic states Sunday or
Sunday night.
Storm warnings displayed on the
Atlantic coast from. Cape Hatteras
to Provincetown, Mass. Advisory
northwest storm warnings 10 P. NJ.
Atlantic coast. Cape Hatteras to
Provincetown. Mass. Storm of mark
ed intensity central over Missouri
and moving st-northea stward will
be attended by strong south and
southwest winds tonight and Satur-
day. probably reaching gale force.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong south and southwest. prob
ably of gale force and weather over
cast and showers Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Soviet Will Not
Accept Ultimatum

Moscow. May 11-(By A. P.)-
The Soviet government does not de-
sire a break with Great Britain and
is willing to confer with the coun-
try: but cannot accept such an ulti-
matum as that contained in Lord
CurZons recent note. said NJ. Ganet-
sky. deputy minister of foreign af-
fairs. in speech delivered at a
meeting here today.
The meeting passed n resolution
protesting against the British note
and declaring that Russia is ready
if necessary. to meet with armed
force any nation which endeavors
to infringe upon its independence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
BOndsmen Get
"COld Feet" in
Case of Mrs. Hayes

New York. May 11.-Reported
plans of Mrs. Myrtle L. Hayes, in
dicted for forging Charles NJ.
Schwab's name to a $4,000 note. to
return to her Boston home on a visit.
today led her bondsmen to apply in
general sessions court for a sur
render piece" which would cause her
re-arrest and bondsmen's releace.
The application was granted.
Mrs. Hayes was freed in $4,000
bail a few days ago after she had
entered a plea of not guilty. Assist
ant District Attorney Hastings de-
clared. however, that he had evidence
indicating that Mrs. Hayes not only
had forged the $4,000 note mention
cd in the indictment but also had
forged other notes for more than
100000 and had affixed Mr..
Schwab's name to letter pledglng
him to back her apartment and hotel
building ventures to the extent OF
4 million dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Anti COurt Feeling
in New ENGLAND

Springfield. Mass. May 11-Strong-
err opposition to the league of ma
tions exists in New England than in
any other section of the country,
Hamilton Holt, former editor of the
Independent, author and lecturer,
declared in an address before the
Y. NJ. c. A. tonight. He said that he
has found that residents in this sec
ton of the country advance more ar
guments against the entrance into
the league OF the United States than
those in any other vicinity. DR.. Holt
made a strong plea for participation
in the work of the league by Amer
lea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Impers0nated Dry
Agent, Gets s Months

Boston, May 11.-Edward big
Ed Furey of New York. former as
sociate of Nicky. Arnstein, was SEN
fenced in the Federal district court
TODAY to eight months in the House
of Correction at Plymouth for i'm
personating a prohibition agent and
obtaining large quantities of liquor
from houses on the north shore. He
had previously pleaded not guilty,
hut when brought into court today
changed. his plea to guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
$4,000 FIRE AT
LITTLETON. N. III.

Iittleton. n. H.. May 1.-Two
buildings of the Pike Manufacture
ing Company's plant and a dwelling
house were destroyed by fire here
today az a loss of $4,000. Included
in the loss was a large stock of fin
ished and unfinished products own
ed by the White Mountain Novelty
Company. A high wind prevailed
and carried the fire from the plant
to a dwelling house 100 rods distant.
Several other structures were dam
aged and stable burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
DR.. Atwood of Clark Uni.
versity Tells Of Conditions
In EurOpe-President Chal-
mers Of Normal School,
birmingham Talks On Biog.
raphy-Dr. Thomas Greets
Teacher In Place Of Govern
Or-O fiji GERS Elected For
Coming Year

Inspiring and Illuminating addresses
on educational topics given by DR.. W.
w. Atwood, president of Clark Univer-
sity at Worcester. Mass, President
James Chalmers of the Massachusetts
Normal school at birmingham, Mass
and Dr. A. o. Thomas. superintendent
of the Maine public schools, marked the
annual convention of the Kennebec
County Teachers Association which
took place Friday at the State House
and the Congregational church in this
city.
Both in attendance and quality of
program. it was a big session-one that
was fully appreciated by all in attend
ance. The registration showed 377
present. every part of the county be-
ing represented. Enthusiasm was the
keynote of the gathering.
Tho following officers were chosen
for the ensuing year: President, Will
liam II. Patten of Watcrvillc; vice
president. Dean S. Peacock of Oak
land: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Ella Il.
liodgkins of Augusta: executive COM
mittce John Carver of Hallowel. Miss
/ Lena Rummcry of Gardiner. and Supt
Winfield +. Packard Of Winthrop: del
egate to National Educational ASSocia-
ton, Miss Alice Osborne of Watervillc
Community singing led by Mrs. l..
L. Atherton. supervisor of music in the
Augusta schools. featured the opening
of the morning session, following which
prayer was given by Rev. A. r. Nc
Whorter pastor of the South Parish
Congre gational church. Leon w. Ger
! IRISH of Gardiner. president of the asso-
citation. presided.
Address by Or. A. o. Thomas
Governor Baxter was scheduled to
give the official greetings of the State
| to the teachers, but as he was obliged
to be out of the city on,Ctiicial business
his place on the program was taken by
DR.. A. O. Thomas of Augusta. State SUI
perintendent of schools.
In his message to the kenncbec
teachers DIR. Thomas spoke of Governor
| BaNterS deep interest in the cause of
education and of the fact that the chief
executive had travelled hundreds of
| miles over the State, even into the re
! mote corners. to visit towns that are
struggling with the rural school prob
lem. He said that the governor takes
a great interest in what the teachers
are trying to do and in the State edu-
catiOnal program.
This school program. DR.. Thomas
pointed out. includes the completion of
all of the housing facilities in six
years. The buildings Will be made rea-
Sonably good. This seems like an al
most impossible task. but with the fine
cooperation of the parents. the govern
or and the Legislature. the prospect
looks good fo- the program to be car
ried out in its entirety.
The second point is the program for
training of teachers. New dormi-
tories at the normal schools at
Pennington and Pressure Isle have
been provided for through the assist
ance of Governor Baxter. The people
have rallied to the cause for the sup
port of education.
DR. Thomas spoke of the fact that
the teachers were sitting in the
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
BiddefOrd Doctor
Dies as Result of
Accident Injuries

Biddeford, Me. May 1l-Dr. NJ.
II. Ferguson died this morning died
this morning at local hospital as
the result of injuries received yes
terday when his automobile was
struck by trolley as he was about
to call on patient.
He was graduated from Dart
mouth with the class of 1878 and
had served as state senator and rep
reSentatiVe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Miss Passenger
on Str. NOrthland

Boston. May ia passenger on
the steamship Northland. registered
as c. NJ. Bates. who left behind
clothing in Philadelphia and Allan
tic City. was missing when the
steamer arrived here from New
York today. A grey suit left in his
stateroom was made by A. NJ. Mat
thews of PHILADELPHIA,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
THE WEATHER
SHOW Frs

North New England-Showers Sat
urday and Sunday; warmer in in
terror Saturday.
South New "Reminiscences Sat-
urday and probably Sunday: warmer
Saturday; colder Sunday or Sunday
night.
East New York-Showers Saturday
and probably Sunday: somewhat
warmer Saturday; cooler Sunday or
Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Calais Laundry
Burns, Loss $4,000

Calais, Me-. May 1.-THE w. II.
Keyes Laundry at st. Stephens. n.
B.. a wooden building containing
valuable machinery. was destroyed
by fire tonight. A strong wind car
rying burning brands to adjoining
buildings for a time threatened a
conflagration. The loss was esti-
mated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Portland Housewives
to Boycott Sugar

Portland. Me-. May LINE
Housewives League of Portland has
declared a boycott on the use OF
sugar in their homes. A falling Oft
in the demand in the stores alreadE
is noticeable. Mrs. William +.
BODICE. the president. announced TO-
day. The women are using canned
fruit in the making OF pies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Dies of Injuries
in Dynamite Blast

Fort Fairfield. Me. May IL
George Segee of this town died in a
hospital here today from injuries re-
ceived on Thursday afternoon when
a stick of dynamite exploded in his
hands. He was - years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Big Roundup of
Irish IrregularS

!, dublin, May 11-(By 4. P.)-
Large captures of irregular troops
sroushout the south and the
soahdlng up of several important
.viumns OF irregulars in the west
o e reported in an official army
>0mnluniQue issued tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Blind Pool Worker
Gets 4 Years Atlanta

New York. May 11-Dr. Leonard
*. Hirschberg, formerly of Balti-
more, who was convicted with Win
throp Smith recently of using the
mails to defraud investors in a
blind pool" was sentenced by fed
eral judge Learned Hand today to
serve four years in Atlanta prison.
Smith was given one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
ROCKINGHAM WAS
ELECTED SHERIFF OF
OXFORD, COURT SAYS

South Paris. Me-. May 11.-(SpeciaD
William o. rockingham of South
Paris. the Democratic candidate for
sheriff of Oxford county. received a
plurality Of "a votes over his Republi-
can opponent, Frank F. Woodside of
Fryeburg. in the last election, accord
ing to rescripe from the law court
received here today. The certificate
OF election was given to Mr. Woodside
by the governor and council on the
face of the returns. Mr. Frothinsham,
through his counsel. Judge aMtthew
mccarthy of Rumford, filed a petition
to determine the election of sheriff.
Chief Justice Leslie c. Cornish Of Au-
gusta ruled that rockingham was
elected sheriff, whereupon Woodside
filed an appeal to the full bench.
The decision received here today dis
misses the appeal of Mr.. Woodside,
who assumed the office of sheriff on
the first day Of January, and declares
that Mr.. rockingham wa elected
sheriff.
The rcscript. which was drawn by
Associate Justice Albert NJ Spear of
Gardiner, is as follows:
AT the State election held on the sec
ond Monday of September 1922, in OK
ford county. Frank T.. Woodsidc was
the regular party nominee for sheriff
on the Republican ballot. and William
.. rockingham the regular party nom
inee on the Democratic ballot for the
same office. The returns. as counted
by the governor and council, gave
Woodsidc 5002 votes, rockingham
1890. and scattering .
n certificate of election was issued
to WoodSidc; Whcrcupon a petition was
filed in due time by rockingham to de-
termlne the election of Sheriff. which.
upon due notice. was heard by Chief
Justice Cornish. and from his decision
mi favcr of the petitioner an appeal
was taken. in accordance with the
statute. to the law court.
The decision in the case depends
upon the construction, of the public
laws of 1917. Chapters 500 and 800.
approved on the same date. If these
statutes are to be construed together,
as declared by the chief justice. then
there is no question but that the petit
TONER had plurality of the legally
cast ballots: and vice versa if they are
not to be construed together.
In accordance with the opinion of the
ma jorty of the court, the summary is
now as follows:
l. Ballots Rejected.
group :, .........'..... :.
Group s, Nos. >. c. s. 2. 10. H.. 6
Group ., Nos /, >, 5, ), 8, 1.......... 4
Total rejected ...................22
Ballots Counted.
-. For William Q. rockingham. pc
ttioner.
UndiSputcd ballots ...............i9 1865
OF the disputed ballots:
From Group > ................... 10
from Group ............ '...... i"
rom NIroup . >
From Group s. Nos. |. 3. 4.>J, ..... .
From Group 9, No 4............
Total for Frothingham. .50l9
8. For Frank L. Woodside, respon-
dent. .
Undisputed ballots 1881
OF the disputed ballots:
From Group .:........:. !,
From Group =. Nos. ). ?. 1u..... )
Total for Woodside ............49 1929
plrra1itv for J'rot hiurl19nl "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
report Rebel
Move in Bulgaria

Sonstantinople. May 11-CBy A.
.I-Rumors are circulating here of
aious revolutionary events in Bull
n ssria' but they cannot he confirmed
vi. "ne report is that 5000 irregulars
e approaching Sofia. the capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Newspaper Ads
to Urge Attendance
People at Church

Portland. Me. May IA group
Of Portland business men are spon-
soring a movement to increase
church attendance here and as their
first step Will insert one of series
OF weekly fun page advertisements
In morning newspaper tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12

1t is therefore held that the petition
or, William O. rockingham. having re-
ceived a plurality of all the ballots
cast for sheriff of oxford county at
the State election held on Sept. H.
1922, and was duly elected sherlr of
said county for the term beginning
Jan. l. 1928. and is entitled by law to
said office as now claimed by him.
.ApDeal dismissed with costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Showers Saturday and probably sun
day; warmer Saturday; cooler Sun
day or Sunday night; strong south
to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12
DEATH AND INSANE
ASYLUM IN WAKE
OF VICIOUS LETTER.

Sent by New York
Clubmen to Socially
Prominent People =
Two Suicides, Nine
III o m e s Broken Up
and Number Sent to
Private Asylums as
Result of Activities
of Well-to-D0 Band
District Attorney
PrObin g, One In
dicted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-12

I; RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
radiophons broadcasting stations
may be found In this Issue.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-11

many more people. The park has
proved rendezvous for many picnics
from Atlantic City and all along the
shore.
Abseeon Tennis Club.
The Absecon Tennis Club held its
regular monthly meeting at the home
of the Misses Flora and Lena Robin
son on Monday evening. After the
business meeting, games were played
until a late hour, when refreshments
we're served. Those present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry V. Miller, Miss
Adelma Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Henry, Miss Ella Shovel, Miss Car
RE Salmon, Miss Elizabeth Conoyer,
Mr.. VIM. B. Etris, Mr.. Harry Weer,
Mr.. Franklin Mccarthy, Mr.. Alton
Bowen, and the Misses Marie, Flora
and Lena Robinson. The next month
ly meeting will be held at the home
of Mr.. Franklin Mccarthy on May IA
Birthday Party.
A number of guests attended the
party given on Saturday afternoon, al
the home Of Mrs. John Bewley, Hi
nois Ave-, in honor of the birthday Of
her children, John and Philip. Game:
wer played by the children the great
er part of the afternoon and prizes
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-11

Waddams, Marian Bessor, Marian En-
dicott, Helen Risley, Betty Sickler,
Laura Bewley, Thomas Metz, Billy
OFF, Joseph Bartlett, Marvin DELAY
en-, Andrew Schultz, Reuben Babcock
Henry Smith, John Clark, Fred Hick-
man, Charles Piez, Dickey Smalley,
John. James and Philip Bewley, Mrs.
Maurice Risley, Mrs. Robert Bartlett,
Mrs. Fred Hickman, Mrs. Allen Endi-
colt, Jr., Mrs. Walter Clark, Mrs. vii
lard Kelley, and Mrs. John Bewley.