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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
WEST FORKS

Miss Alice Comber has returned to
her work in Boston, after visiting a
few weeks at home.
Roland Fitzsimmons. who has.been
clerkins at the New Skowhegan, was
at home over Sunday.
Bert and Frank Thonis. Who have
been i'll with, the grip. have returned
to their work at II. & w.
The schools OF The Forks and
West Forks begin Monday. Feb. 10.
Archie Kennedy was brought
home from the woods very i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20

Sealed proposals marked as such and
addressed to the undersigned for the
construction of two rural school build-
m lngS at Guerette. Township II, r. 4,
". T. = l. s. and o9ellette. Township.
~. will be received until l1.3o NJ
March ., 1928. Plans and specifica.
ions may be secured from the nnder.
s;i The right is reserved to reject
AUGUSTUS 0. THOMAS
State Superintendent Of
p Pats at ususta. Maine r ssnSs1s
: 100 - feb6-12-2O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
Bankrupt's Petition for DiscAsn
In the matter Of

In the matter Of
Charles L. leighton. In Banklrus|
Bankrupt.
To the Honorable John A. Peters, III
of the District Court Of the Eaea
states for the District Of Mag
Charles L. Leighton Of Monmouis [
the County of Kennebec and STATE
Maine. in said district. respestfLJ
represents, that on the 18th aay
July. last past. he was duly adjrdNl
bankrupt under the Acts Of Cng.d
relating to bankruptcy; that he ID
duly surrendered all his property ID
rights of property. and has fully ez|
Piled with all the requirements Of ~
Acts and of the orders Of Court tosa
ing his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he msy I
decreed by the Court to have full T.
charge from all debts proyable agsK
his estate under said Bankr1a
Acts. except such debts as are eIus'
cd by law from such discharge
Dated this fifth day of February \
y. 1929.
CHARLES E. LEIGHTON
Bankry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
Portland Man Held

Portland Man Held
George j. Mcdonald, who Is
thought by the police to be a resi-
dent of Portland, who was examined
in the Psychopathic Hospital at
Boston. and found sane, after being
arrested for the larceny of two auto
mobiles and passing worthless
checks, requested his return to the
hospital Saturday saying tnat he
couid not remember attempting 10
pass the checks. Judge Hayden
pointed out that he had alrcart;y
peen declared sane, 0nd continued
MS case to Tuesday. The Portland
uerectory does not contain the name
OF George ]. Mcdonald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
STATE HOUSE
Meeting Council 10 A. NJ Wednesday,
pondent sets, forth that she was

pendent sets forth that she was in
nocent of the crime and was the
victim of circumstances by reason of
which she was convicted OF the crime.
She further represents that she is
now in declining health and under
the care of a physician and that the
execution of the sentence would be
cruel and harsh and might cndanger
her health and life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Anita Stewart in Role Of Working
Girl

Fred Niblo. who demonstrated his
expert hand at directing A:lta
Steward in THE Woman He Mar
ried," again has this star unde" MS
tutelage in Rose O. the Sea-" the
attraction coming to the Colonial
Monday and Tuesday. Rudolph
Cameron plays the leading male
role, with Thomas Holding in
Il noteworthy part. Tie picture is
marked by the lavish production and
tense story interest that has been
conspicuous in this stars pre-
vious offerings.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
LICENSES FOR MILK
DEALERS BEING SENT OUT

The first OF the 1923 licenses to
milk dealers are being sent out by
State Dairy Inspector Forrest A.
Barbour. The certificates are ac-
companied by number plates which
according to the new regulations
dealers who distribute milk from
teams. must place on their wagons.
License plate No. l has been assign
ed to Willis Charles of Hallowell.
About $500 licenses will be sent out
and the work is being started early
| in order that all may reach their
destination by April /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20

of doors again for a few n.l ~
Thursday, for the first lime sin'' :
ill turn a week ago. .x..
Mrs. Fred Upper was III s'A-
shopping Feb. 18TH. n,.,s,.
Mrs. Carrie Berry OF 49,
Ridge is keeping house for ner I'd
John Quimby during the aV's
Mrs. Quimby at the hospital. /,
Mrs. Lillian Noonan Return N
Madison Thursday. after cal,a hs
her father John Simpson "~
been i'll. t.rH
Many people "in town arc
the grip cold epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
Lost Boy Returns

Lost Boy Returns ~"
Leslie \. Kinds, 16 .year-old Ban
gor boy, who mysteriously disap-
peared last Monday, was located at
Chester late Saturday night bv
Deputy Sheriff William Sc,tt of
Lincoln. The boy had applied FOR
work in Lincoln, and. not finding
any. he went to Chester. Deputy
orrln Beatham left Sunday forenoon
LOT Lincoln to bring the young
wanderer back to his parents, Mr..
ana Mrs. J. H. Kinds Of Kendusl:eag
Avenue. The boy is their adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
Earle Williams in Picture Of Action

In his latest picture. "You Never
Know" at tho Colonial. Monday and
Tuesday. Earle Williams will be seen
in a picture that is all action from
beginning to the cnd.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
BELFAST
Perley L. Shaw

Perley L. Shaw passed away at his
home at the Upper Bridge. Saturday
night, Feb. II. He was 33 years, 2
6months and days old and was
born in Belfast, the son Of Tisdale
and Lizzie F.. McGray Shaw. Mr..
Shaw is survived by his mother. a
widow and two small boys. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock at Coombs under
taking rooms conducted by Rev. Will
liam Vaughan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20

A citizens caucus will be held at
the court house on Tuesday evening.
Feb. 20 at 7.30 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of nominating a mayor and can
didates for ward officers in Wards !.
2 and 80. Ward caucuses for above
wards to be held in adjoining rooms
Immediately after the adjournment
of the general caucus. All voters in
Wards 4 and 5 are urged to meet in
caucus in the ward rooms of their
respective wards for a like purpose
on Wednesday, Feb. 81 at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-20
Shower for Miss Weber

Shower tor MISS Webber
Miss Emma Weber was given a
delightful surprise party Thursday
evening at her home on Union street.
The party was a valentine party in
the form Of miscellaneous shower
in honor Of Miss Webber's approach
ing marriage to Maurice Thayer of
this city. Miss Weber was the re-
cipient OF many beautiful and use
full gifts. Delicious refreshments
were served.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
Better News From China.

Release of Maj. Allen and an Eng
lishman by the Chinese bandits Is be-
lieved, according to late dispatches
from the far east, to foreshadow the
surrender of all Of the prisoners who
have been held since the train wreck
OF May 4. Despite sinister indications
that the brigands were growing des.
perate from shortage of supplies and
were disposed to slay their hostages,
the. freeing Of these two men may be
regarded as q. sign that they realize
the folly Of sacrificing those Of foreign
birth and nationality.
This situation has presented a most
perplexing difficulty. The bandits have
been making demands that could not
possibly be met. They asked not only
for cash, but for certain guarantees
that neither the foreign powers inter
ested nor. the. Picking government
could possibly give. The foreign pow.
ers could not enter China with arA ed
forces without precipitating a turmoil
leading perhaps to general confiagra.
tion in China and possibly in the whole
Evening star., 1923-05-31
slanys1rqee. Enlisted.
Writer Says 35 or More 10 Be
Found in ID. C.SParks.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Your journal has. I believe, already
called attention to Forest Trees of
the District Of Columbia" that excel
lent and inexpensive little handbook
published by the American Forestry
Association, Washington. Some sixty
five species are described, (sixty-four
of them illustrated by line drawings,
and some nineteen other species are
mentioned.
But of this total of eighty-four spe-
cies. but six trees, European elm,
American elm, Cameron elm, Japanese
pagoda tree (sophora japonica) and
evergreen magnolia (magnolia grandt
floral, are specifically mentioned as
located within the boundaries of the
capitol grounds.
While 1t is true that name labels.
bearing botanical and common names
and habitat, have been attached TO
important trees throughout the
grounds. visitors might be interested
in having their attention called to the
fact that some thirty-fve or more
species of trees are to be found in
the grounds, including the Persian
horse chestnut, the Christs thorn, the
Paulowinia, the Chinese varnish tree
and sassafras. OF the species within
the capitol grounds. at least eight
escape mention in this pocket manual
of the Forest Trees OF the District
of Columbia" so tree hunters" may
find it of interest to search for the
omissions. Undoubtedly this pamphlet
will prove sufficiently popular to ne
cessitate a new edition, in which case,
it would be helpful if its authors
were to add a checklist of the trees
which visitors in Washington might
find in the capitol grounds.
GARDNER TEALL.
Evening star., 1923-05-31

authority of the chairman OF the COM
mittee on food supplies. who says that
there is food enough of every descrip-
tion in wholesale warehouses ard re.
tail stores at this minute to feed
Washington and it's 100000 guests
sumptuously during the convention
and still leave enough to last the city
normal.
The announcement is also made that
all danger of profiteering in food
seems to be past, but that should
there be any undue price-raising by
restaurants or other food dealers
measures to restrain them will be i'm
mediately taken. The Shrine author
tiles. the citizens committees coop
Grating with the Shrine and the De-
partment of Justice will be ready to
deal with those purveyors who might
try to take advantage Of the great in.
crease in the city's population. Pre-
cautions are to be taken that there
shall be no boost in prices on the
ground of food shortage as the Shrine
crowd is Withdrawing or after it has
withdrawn. 1t is said that reports
were received at Shrine headquarters
that some business houses were plan
ming to seize upon the situation to
fake shortage and boost prices
but that such a project has been
checkmated.
1t is still urged that homekeepers
lay in several days supply Of staple
foodstuffs before the rush begins.
Such a forehanded measure will make
for the convenience of families and
will lessen the pressure on storekeep-
ers during a period which will prob
ably be trying one on all merchants
who deal in the necessities of life.
There is bound to be more difficulty
than usual in getting supplies from
wholesale establishments to the retail
stores and in making deliveries from
the stores to homes.
Everybody can do his bit in keeping
this congestion down to the minimum.
With the knowledge that there is
plenty of food to tide us over the un-
usual period on which we are about
to enter. Washington faces the COM
ing Of the Shrine hosts with conf
dence and pleasant expectations.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
The Battle of ALBANY.

Today the attention of the nation is
attracted to Albany, where Gov. Alfred
E. Smith is holding the long deferred
hearing on the act of the legislature
repeating the Mullan-Gage law, which
provides for enforcement by state au-
thorities of the Volstead law. It is a
dramatic occasion, for Gov. Smiths
signing or vetoing of the repeater is
recognized as fraught with far-reach.
ing consequences, political and ether
wise. The political possibilities. in
volved not only touch Gov. Smith S
own future and the fortunes of the
democratic party of the state of New
York, but bear upon national politics
and possible shaping Of the destinies
of the democratic party at large as
to issues for the next presidential
campaign.
Dispatches from Albany graphically
describe the tenseness of the situation
at the state capital. Wet and dry
forces are assembled in force, rallying
their lawyers and speakers for ag-
gressive presentation of their re-
spective sides Of the question Of the
governors action. Tammany Hall,
clamorous advocate of signature, for
reasons of strategy is not represented
in the meeting. The two major or.
CARNATIONS represented are the Anti
Saloon League and the Association
Opposed to the Prohibition Amend
ment.
Gov. Smith is described as harassed
almost to the point Of collapse after
the weeks of pressure he has under
gone from both sides. The vets at
the beginning of the hearing are said
to have been the most confident, with
odds of to in the betting in favor
Of the governor signing the repeater.
1t is told that so assured are the vets
of action favorable to their contention
that they are now concerning them
selves with the question Of whether he
may, in case he signs. attach a mem
orandum which might qualify the ef-
feet of his action. They want him to
"go the limit" in supporting the act
of the legislature, by words and deed.
The reported presence at the hear
ing of the United States district attor.
ney of New York to urge the governor
to veto the repeater would indicate
the interest Of the government in the
case, first intimated by President
Harding when he wrote to a cor
respondent pointing out the national
consequences Of the governor signing
and the subsequent possible invasion
by the government of state SOW
ereignty. "
Aside from all considerations, party.
personal and political, one other is in
volved in the governors possible. ac-
tion--the support or weakening Of law
and order and enforcement Of the law
of the land and the Constitution: AS
Gov. Smith has said he would not
make up his mind until after the
hearing, this day may properly be
classed as an eventful one for the
nation.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
Claude Kitchin.

= During the long period of his illness,
which resulted this morning in, his
death, Representative Claude Kitchin
of North Carolina remained a force
for legislative activity. He was con-
stantly consulted by his colleagues in
the House. His advice was frequently
sought. Forced to remain. away from
the scene of his labors of more than
twenty years, he. nevertheless, con-
tfnued to take an active interest in
Washington proceedings, and the hope
Of his constituents for his restoration
TO health was manifested in his re-
election last November for twelfth
term.
Claude Kitchin came to Washington
a young mamie dies at the age OF
fifty-four-and from the outset Of his
congressional career he manifested
ability. He rose through the ranks of
- the House to important committee
assignments. His district, recognizing
his worth, retained him in his office
as representative, pursuing wise
policy, which, maintained generally
throughout the state, gave North Caro-
lima unusual prestige and strength in
the House. BY seniority and by abil
ify Mr.. Kitchin came to a post of high
responsibility. He devoted himself as
siduously to his duties. He made and
held many friends by his kindly per
sonality. He won admiration by his
ability, as a legislative worker and
as a speaker.
1t Is one of the tragedies of publit
life that man Of such parts, reaching
at 50 early an age a position Of com
manding influence, should be taken by
death, his work unfinished. NORTH
Carolina suffers a loss In his passing
and the nation loses as well by tn,
deprivation Of the services Of mar
who, while always a partisan. was un
failingly and tlnf1inchingly a patriot,
American. with vision Of the nationa
needs and opportunity.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
EDITORIAL DIGEST

much the view entertained by the
Fargo Forum, which adds that so
long as France has reason to believe
there is possibility of Poincare be-
ing successful it will follow him. If
international conditions should change
so as to make it seem imperative that
the only course open to France was
to enter into reparations conference.
Poincare, who believes thoroughly in
the efficacy of force. might find it
necessary to quit the premiership, but
not until then"
After reviewing the circumstances
under which the resignation was tend
cred. the Newark News points out
there are two fundamental facts
which should not be lost sight of in
the political furry at the Luxem-
burg. One is that France is deter
mined. as Poincare said in the cham
Der Of deputies, to stay in the Ruhr
until France is paid. The other is
that both the white-haired premier
and his temporarily estranged friends
In the senate are determined to han
die the communists with firm hand
Where the two differed in opinion
was in the fact that Poincare's dras-
tic action of a semi-political trial for
Cachin was considered by the sena-
tors as undesirably theatrical" New
ertheless, the Lynchburg Advance ar
gues, the occurrence forcibly illus
trates both the exceedingly uncertain
L
markably delicate sensitiveness of
French craftsmanship. Nor to Ameri-
cans is 1t likely to suggest anything
in the nature of a tribute to his pa
triotism that at this so acutely criti-
cal moment in the history of his
country Poincare should be. willing,
for a relatively slight provocation, to
suddenly render the situation more
perilous by retiring from his high
position. Friends of France every
n r1rtIl hAr ie
this entire matter may be more sensi-
bly, likened in its Importance to a
! tempest in teapot than regarded as
a profoundly grave affair of state
concern"
''The France that seemed imperish-
able during the four years which be-
gan in the summer of 1914 is si-
fenced now by Poincare's strident
tones" asserts the New York Globe.
Whether he is the spokesman Of
knows. Perhaps his course is almost
over. On that fact the coming cleo
tions must be witness. Until this
referendum has been had it can hard
Poincare or some one like him is
premier of France" The Duluth Her
aid likewise feels while Poincare re-
mains premier the Ruhr issue is mot
improved. The world would breathe
easier and would be in much safer
situation If outside advice, could fix a
bill thai Germany can pay and get
France to accept that figure as the
utmost she can hope to get" To
which the Indianapolis News replies
that "the responsibility being his. the
power should 60 with it. OF course,
| IL there should be a reversal of opin-
ion in France; the case would be diff
ferent. This Ruhr question. as well
as the attitude of the socialists and
communists and their relation to the
government. are. 10. be discussed. II
IS well cEhat-Ralncare-wilI participate
pthe government"
Evening star., 1923-05-31
To Make War Unlikely.

There should be no dissent in this
country from President Harding's
words at Arlington yesterday. when,
addressing the assembled veterans of
the wars in which this nation has en-
gagged, he said:
1 devoutly wish the United States
to do it's full part toward making war
unlikely. if not impossible: While |
would rejoice to have the United
States proven to be unafraid. and yet
the most peace-loving and the fore
most peace-promoting nation in all
the world. We have already proved
that we can have less Of armament.
Let us strive for the assurance that
we shall have none OF war.
=, Upon that platform the President
can confidently stand without the
least departure and without challeng-
ing the just criticism of those who
wish for greater preparedness or those
who wish for a more direct and COM
plete participation in international as
sociations.
1t was we'll that reference was made
to the reduction of armaments, ef-
fected through the conference of eight
cen months ago. The United States, by
its initiative on that occasion, set the
course for a distinct lessening of the
chances of conflict between the na-
tions. That was a practical contribu-
tion to the cause Of peace.
=. To make war unlikely. il not inn
possible" says the President, is his
ho hl
United States participate in the pro-
ceedings of the world court of inter
national justice. Such a move is cal
culated to lessen the Likelihood of war.
The argument on the subject has be-
come violent and discursive, but it
association with such a court, with
the reservations which the President
has clearly stated, will tend to lessen
the likelihood Of war.
- Just at present a strenuous effort
is being made by certain factors of
the Presidents own political party to
swerve him from his advocacy Of
American participation in the world
court. A determined onset against his
position is in evidence, with hint of a
split in the party and possibly denial
,sef a denomination at the next conven-
tion. There is in the address at Ar
lington no sign of a weakening Of
purpose on the part Of the President.
The gestures Of defiance and defeat
that have been lately made have evi
IDENTIFY had no effect.
In adhering to his purpose to do
whatever can be done to make war
unlikely. if Not impossible" Presi-
dent Harding is winning the esteem and
the support of the people, regardless
of party, which will mean infinitely
more than the narrow partisanship Of
those who are now seeking to frighten
him out of this course.
Evening star., 1923-05-31

OF eastern Asia. The Peking govern
ment, lacking real power over the area
OF the outrage, could not send force
competent to deal with the situation.
Fortunately a way has been found
to deal with the brigands. Evidently
their leaders are sufficiently intelligent
to realize that their crime has involved
them deeply and that further crimes
Will surely react upon them disas.
trously. Negotiations have been con-
Quoted through paroled prisoner. He
has been passing back and forth freely
and has finally brought about an un.
derstanding of the situation by the
bandits that may lead to the quick
release now Of all the captives.
While it is, of course. primarily
important to secure the release Of the
prisoners, it is still more important
that the conditions which permitted
this outrage should be cured. China
is in a state of political chaos. Tn
less it is to be permitted to remain
in that condition, with its doors closed,
in effect, to all foreigners, the western
powers must bring pressure to bear to
effect a solution of the problem. The
antagonistic elements must be brought
together. either under one flag or with
division Of jurisdiction and au.
tonomy.
China has been broken. Can the
pieces be reunited. or must they re-
that lies behind this tragedy Of the
kidnapping. Apparently China cannot
herself answer. 1t may be for the
powers Of the world. through friendly
services and disinterested and un-
selfish, peaceful intervention, to bring
about a solution.