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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

a., regular meeting of Canabas
.,.rc,, Knights OF Columbus will
LA Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

re Douglass and Ralph Moody of
E,rh Whitefie'd were visitors in
cshincr, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

,.,. Howe, who has been pass
}: the week end in Portland re-
s,ned Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

n libby of Saco was among
d, calling on Gardiner friends,
SinnGaS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

yu A. C. Clark left Sunday for q
Aie .,th friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

George Lemar Of Dresden
Sl' r.os calling on Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08
Bray.Twitchell

Friends in town of Miss Arlene
Twitchell. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Twitchell of Pittsfeld, ex-
tend good wishes on her marriage to
Robert Bray on May 1. The Twitch-
ell family resided in this town until
a lew years ago. and Mrs. Bray is a
frequent visitor with relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

family of Waterville have moved to
the small house owned by Frank G.
POoler on the Cushman road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

,.hr r. Foster Post. v. F. W.
ne 'S S.iA "wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

,obn Wilson of Randolph IL
Nls. fdends in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

Mrs. Edna Osgood is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Leon McNally and
family. Mrs. Osgood has ben paxs-
ing the winter IN Boston ana after a
visit here will &c 10 .Surry TO pass
the summer months.
Mrs. George Berry vjsite1 Satrr-
day In Pittsfeld with her daughter
and husband Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Nc
Allister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08
Boston Produce Market

Boston, May Z.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 14614}.
BUTTER-Extras 446443; hrsts 43
@43a.
CHEEsE-Fresh choice 1904;
hrsts Fl U22A.
CORNING. 2 yellow $4,000.
EGGS-Nearby hennery brown ex-
tras 35@36: white and mixed extras 80
635: western extras 33@33a.
FLOUR-Spring patents, 196-b.
sacks. special short s@s25: standard
HAY-No. 2 timothy 2A50G2e. -
Handspring 2O@e5.
OATS-Forty pounds 60M61.
PORK-Medium backs 1926 q 1850.
POTATOES-GreenM Mountains 225@
240 per 100 pounds: new No. l 80 per
barrel: new No. 81 per barrel.
SUGAR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes $50 cents in 100-barrel lots less
2 per cent. for cash.
VEAI-S@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

A. wagner returned Monday
:. BOSTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08
LOCAL NOTICE

May Ball at Winslow Grange hall
Wednesday evening, May 9. Dancing
begins at $50. Good music and a
god time assured everyone. Come
one. Come all! may8-9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

.,nve left Monday on q bust.
= .Lc 70 Boston. $685..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08
Funeral Of Mrs. Elmer Smit

Funeral Of Mrs. Elmer Smith
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Elmer Smith. who died Friday after
noon, were held yesterday at P. NJ.
from the home on the Cushman road
Rev. w. A. Smith. pastor Of the Con-
gregational church in Waterville,
officiating. The floral tributes were
numerous and very beautiful, and
showed in what esteem the deceased
was held by all who knew her.
The bearers were Bert Buffum,
Fred Cushman. Constant Reynolds,
and Orrin Peck. Interment was in
the Chaffee cemetery.
The Sebasticook Literary club will
meet Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Edward Chase on the
North Nassalboro road. There will
be an interesting program and a
large. if not full, attendance is de-
sired.
Mrs. James Cuthbertson of First
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08

"A Mrs. Raymond Achorn
". . s In Brunswick Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-08
GARDINER

white of Richmond was
!. ~ .ccnday. on Gardiner friends.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
President to Send
Reorganization
Report in 2 Days

President Harding intends to
send the report on the proposed
reorganization of the government
departments to the joint congress
sional committee which is to con-
slider the matter, within forty
eight hours. il was said at the
White House today. The President
had an appointment with Walter
F. Brown. chairman Of the joint
committee, late this afternoon, at
which time IL was believed the
President would conclude the mat
ter and prepare it for transmission
to the congressional committee.
Little hope exists on the part of
administration leaders. 1t is under
stood, that the program can be
enacted into law before Congress
adjourns, March 4. Whether the
joint committee would remain aft
er the adjournment of Congress for
consideration of the matter has
net sshean adeter1nined st Is UNDER
stood. But unless the committee
does decide to work on the propo-
sttion during a congressional re-
cess. y will probably sosover. it is
: UNDERSTOOD, thntA the opening Of
the new 'ConGrsss In December.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
TOWNS REPORTED OCCUPIED

LONDON, February 13.-The Bel
gians have already occupied Wesel
and Emmerich. according to a Dues
seldorf dispatch to the Express. They
are reported to have entered Monday.
The correspondent further says that,
aside from iron and steel, all mer-
chandise henceforth. including dyes.
seed, fertilizer and medicines, is for
hidden sent from the Ruhr into un-
occupied Germany. If any exception
is made 1t must pay 10 per cent ex-
portation tax.
1t is semi officially announced in
Berlin that Germany is prepared to
honor her bonds. to the value of 50,-
100000 gold marks, turned over to
Belgium six months ago by the
Reichsbank and due February Is.
says a dispatch to the Times from
Berlin.
1t is added that Germany's decision
to suspend deliveries in reparation
goods during the period Of the occu-
patton of the Ruhr does not apply to
these bonds.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
HOPES FOR PEACE
. RISING AT SMYRNA
Report of Ismet Pasha Ex-
pected to Clarity Grave
Situation.
ATTITUDE is MODIFIED
Turks Continue Mining Operations
in Harbor, But Keep
Channel Open
IS MODIFIED
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CONSTANTINOPLE, February 13.-
Ismet Pasha's report on tho Lausanne
conference is expected to clarity
the political atmosphere here. espe-
cially as regard the Smyrna situation
The Turkish foreign minister, whose
return from Switzerland has been de-
layed by the weather, will explain, it
is believed, that the peace negotia-
tions attempted at Lausanne have
been postponed rather than aban-
doned, and that adjustments are
possible.
Mustapha Kemal .Pasha and some
of the ministers of the Angora gov
ernment have gone to Smyrna for the
meetings Of an economic congress.
A representative of the Russian
soviet government. is to attend also,
and this recalls the recent rumors of
an Angora- Moscow agreement reached
ut Lausanne.
Meanwhile, Turkeys attitude toward
the allies, both at Smyrna and else
where, appears to have changed for
the better and the Ottoman authorities
at the "ciosed port" are reported as
more conciliatory toward the naval
commanders.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
ALLIES DEMAND ACTION
ON BULGARIAN PENALTY
Send Note Asking for Immediate
Statement Of Plan to Pay
Reparations Bill.

BY the Associated Press.
SOFIA. February 13.-The interal-
lied commission in behalf Of the am
bassadors' council has dispatched q
note to the Bulgarian government de-
manding that it specify Immediately
in what manner 1t intends to meet its
reparation obligations and what guar
antees 1t proposes to give for pay
ment. The government has not yet
replied.
The commission proposed last July
that the customs receipts should be
set aside as a guarantee for payments
due the allies, but this the. govern
ment refused to Go. Under the peace
allies $450,000,000.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
BOY, SENT TOFARM,
CHARGES CRUELTY
Describes Treatment at
House Hearing in Board of
ChiIdren's Guardians Case.
RIGID PROBE is INDICATED
Judge Sellers to Testify to Other
Side of Question-May Call
Many Witnesses.
PROBE is INDICATED

: = = So
Sensational charges regarding the
ntstreatment Of girls~-commit.ed to
the board Of children's guardians by
the Juvenile Court and then pat ont
into boarding houses were repeated
today at the hearing before a sub
committee Of the House District COM
mittee on the Free bill to establish
a parental court in the District.
The story Of servitude on a Vir-
ginia farm was told by a fourteen
year-old boy who is now back at
home and attending the John Eaton
School.
Judge Sellers to Speak.
Judge Kathryn Sellers Of the Juve
nile Court is expected to testify to-
morrow, giving the other side Of the
case, and the members of the sub
committee are hopeful that nothing
will interfere with getting her story.
A resolution passed on the motion OF
Representative Blanton Of Texas. for
the committee to get power to subpoena
witnesses, which was carried unani-
mously, indicated that the hearings will
be prolonged and members OF the sub
committee predicted that rigid inves-
tigation Of the conduct of the Board OF
Chlidren's Guardians and Associated
Charities will result.
Worked ON Two Farms.
William c. Mead, fourteen-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mead. No. 1
tho Juvenile Court when twelve years
old with two smaller brothers and
placed with the Board Of Children's 8
Guardians. He was sent to the farm OF
a Mr.. Wickline in Vienna, Va, where
he, with four other boys. worked on Mr..
Wickline's nineteen-acre farm, and when
that did not keep them busy, they also
worked on a larger farm belonging to
Mr.. Wickline's father.
William told the story of his expert
ences on the farm. He appeared as a
little yellow haired, bright-eyed boy,
forward statement of life as he had
lived 1t. The other four boys, all
about the same age. were Joseph
Charles, Harry Bayne. Joseph Disney
and Henry Burger.
Tells Of Tasks.
William testified that they were
compelled to get up at am, except
ing on Saturdays, when they had to
get up at o'clock. They worked each
day until pm, except on Fridays.
when they worked until 10 o'clock,
getting ready for the Saturday trip
to market. On Saturday they went to
market in a big truck.
+ Some of their work, as sketched to
the committee by William In reply
to questions, was as follows: Milk
ing cows, digging post-holes, taking g
lumber to and from the sawmill, cut
ting wood, loading logs on trucks,
building henhouses, doing tho family
wash, washing dishes and practically
every other kind Of hard labor on
farm.
Farmer Given $40 . Month.
During his stay there Mr.. Wickline
was paid $50 a month for his keep,
William testified.
He told the committee that the
Bayne boy had been hit over the
head with a hoe handle by Mr.. Wick
line, because he had baked at doing
some hard labor which he had been
ordered to do. The Bayne boy at that
:. CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1923-02-13
FIND BABY DROWNED
IN CREEK NEAR HOME
Theodore Warffemius Missing But
Fifteen Minutes Before Dis
covery Of Tragedy.

Theodore Warffemius, jr., two and
one-half years old, was drowned in
Oxon run. near his home, at 12z Yuma
street southeast. about noon today.
The child left his home about fifteen
minutes before his body was found.
Members Of the family missed him,
made search, but were unable to To-
cate him.
Robert H. Wall and George Il.
Hayes found the body floating
run. They summoned a physician,
who pronounced life extinct.
1t is believed the child was playing
near the run when he fell into a hole
and the high water, resulting from
last nights rain, washed him as far
as the bridge before discovery was
made. Coroner hewitt is investigat-
ing.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
Tar and Brand
ForRhine Women
Greeting French
By the Associated Press

by the Associated Press.
COBLENZ, February 13.-Ger-
man societies and clubs strenu-
ously oppose allowing German
women to have anything to do with
the French soldiers, socially. Those
who thus violate public opinion
are threatened with branding and
with the tar and feather or hair
bobbing treatments.
One local opera singer, who has
been engaged successfully to a
British, American and lastly a
French officer. has been hissed off
the stage and threatened with a
ducking in the Rhine.
Five of the American soldiers
who are helping to settle the af-
fairs of the departed occupation
contingent will marry German
girls this week before departing
for the United States.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
ECONOMIC DISASTER SEEN.
BY the Associated Press.

BERLIN, February 13.-Economic
disturbances are foreseen by the Allge-
meine Zeitung as result of the staena-
ton of the French iron industry, which
has been deprived Of Ruhr COAL The
newspaper asserts that France has lost
more than a million tons Of fuel in the
first month Of the occupation and that
consequently the French iron industry
has been driven from the world market.
II disturbances occur, the paper adds,
the only question Is who will suffer most.
:, Private adMces from Essen, Rech-
dicate serious aggravation Of the sit
uation in the occupied zones, due to in
tensification of the feeling between the
French and the Germans. Yesterdays
and marks the first instance where the
German police have had to use their
weapons. And the freedom with which
the French have been welding their
riding whips on the backs of civilians
and otherwise encroaching on what the
population considers civic liberties is
gradually bringing about a feeling.
which, it Is believed in Berlin. Will
eventually cause serious outbreak
French aggression continues to And its
sturdiest opposition IN the ranks Of or
ganized labor.
Bank Director Arrested,
Director Piel. in charge of tbe
Reichsbank branch at Treves, has
been arrested by tho French and the
bank has been closed to the public
"If the French officers corps be.
lieves 1t can force German police Of
ficials to obey unauthorized COM
mands by using riding whips, it is
mistaken" says a public protest, is
sued by the League of German PoIics
A Associations.
"Police officials In the occupied
area have explained that despfte tha
severest physical punishment, they are
fulfilling to the last man and the last
breath their difficult duty Of protect
ing the people and the future. and
also that they will obey only orders
from the German authorities"
Evening star., 1923-02-13
157 Middies Fail,
Forced to Resign;
1853 on Probation
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS. February 13.-One
hundred and fifty-seven midship-
men were found SO badly deficient
in the recent semi-fnal examina-
tions at the Naval Academy that
they have been compelled to re-
sign and ten have been dropped
back into a lower class, it was
announced today at the Academy.
One hundred and fifty-eight other
middies who were deficient to
more minor degree will remain in
their respective classes, further
continuance in the service being
dependent upon the outcome of
the annual examinations in May.
AS is usually the case, the ma
jority Of those who "nunked" are
of the fourth or "plebe" class, the
total being ninety.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
STILL MINING HARBoR.
Turks at Smyrna, However, Leave
Channel Open.
nv CoNsTANTINE BRoWN

(By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright 1921
CONSTANTINOPLE, February 10
Heavy seas and a snowstorm in Ru-
mania are delaying the solution Of
the present Smyrna. conflict, which,
until Ismet Pasha reaches Angora
from. Bucharest, will remain unset
tied. Doubtless, IL the Turks desire
to hasten hostilities they will use the
Smyrna affair as q. pretext for be-
ginning war.
Just at present the situation is as
follows: The Turks have not with
drawn the order to the allied war
ships to leave the harbor, but they
have not bothered these craft, which
remain anchored in front OF the city.
italian ship Carrying Mines.
The port authorities, who recently
received a large consignment Of
mines from Samsun by the Italian
steamer Trento, continue to plant
them in the harbor, yet are careful
TO comply with the allies demand
to leave Q free channel. In which
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Evening star., 1923-02-13
RUHR AND DEBTS
STRESSED BY KING
Praises Settlement With
U. S. at Opening of
Parliament.
NOT OBSTRUCTlNG ALLIES
Considers Unemployment Gravest
Problem-Hopes for Peace
With Turks.
NOT OBSTRUCTING ALLIES

BY the Associated Press. - Sc: Il q
LONDON, February 1S.-The Ruhr.
question n-was stressed by King George
today in his address from the throne
'o6ehihE the second session. OF the
fourth parliament Of his reign
He declared that although the Brit
ish government was unable to concur
or participate in the Ruhr operations.
It was acting in such a way as not to
add to the difficulties of Great Brit
aims allies.
The king disposed of the American
debt question in one sentence, say
ing that he welcomed the settlement,
which reflects the determination of
our people to meet their obligations"
The remainder OF the speech was
devoted largely to an expression Of
the hope that the Turkish question
might yet be settled. The sovereign
also touched upon domestic problems.
particularly unemployment.
Usual Ceremonies Held.
Parliament was opened with the
usual ceremonies Of state, King
George. accompanied by Queen Mary,
setting in motion the machinery OF
what is generally regarded as one Of
the most important sessions of par
Lament since the declaration of
peace, in view of the unsettled Eu-
ropean situation and the financial,
trade and labor questions at home.
The ceremony, in the house Of lords,
was surrounded by all the splendor
which has characterized 1t from time
immemorial. The Prince Of Whales
and the Duke of York took their
places among the EergeoIsly attired
chamber. Rain detracted somewhat
from the brilliance of the procession
of state from Buckingham palace to
Westminster. but crowds nevertheless
lined the streets.
Soldiers Guard Route.
Soldiers guarded the route. A small
procession of the unemployed paraded
the Strand and Whitehall with sand,
wich boards reading, Out Of Work"
and I'VE Are Determined to See
Bonar Law"
A few minutes later King George
was saying in his speech from the
throne that the state Of unemploy-
ment was causing him the deepest
concern and must continuously engage
the attention of his ministers.
The king began his speech with the
subject of reparationa
THE conference which was held in
London early in December on the
subject of the payment of reparations
by Germany was resumed lin Paris in
January" he said. MY government
In their desire to hasten the complete
settlement Of the reparation question
offered to tho allied governments far
reaching concessions on the allied
debts to this country. I greatly re-
8ret 1t proved impossible to reach q
general agreement. -.
Net Obstructing Policy.
"The French and Belgian govern
ments therefore proceeded to put into
force the plan they favored and the
Italian government countenanced
their action. My government, while
feeling unable either to concur or
participate in this operation, are act
ing in, such q way as not to add to
the difficulties OF their allies. -.
During the past three months
plenipotentiaries Of my government,
In conjunction with those Of the other
allied powers. have been engaged at
Lausanne In a sincere and. patient
fNonfinued an Pa1A Coluron EN
Evening star., 1923-02-13
Governors Again to Be Called
To Confer on Prohibition

It is said at the Write House today
that tho President had. determined
that q call for tho conference would
20 out a. soon ~ tho various state
legislatures have adjourned and the
royernoro aSN Sree to devote their
attAntion to enforcement. questions
Evening star., 1923-02-13
GERMANY TRADELOsER.

BERLIN. February 1s.-Gsrmany
has suffered q passive trade balance
of over two billion gold marks dur-
ing 1922. according to approximate
figures announced by the federal sta.
tistical ONCE. The imports arc Siysn
as approximately 100000, 900 and the
exports .4.00o,0o0.000 gold marks.
Evening star., 1923-02-13

Another conference Of state gov
ernors will be called by President
Harding to meet in Washington for
the discussion OF prohibition enforce
ment No date for the meeting has
been set.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
ONE KILLED, TWO WOUNDED.
By the Associated Press

PARIS, February ia German
policeman was killed and two French
gendarmes were wounded in yester-
days affair at Gelsenkirchen, in the
Ruhr, says the French official version
of the incident obtained today.
The foreign office, in giving out the
details, says the. gendarmes were on
the way to the mayors Office in Gel
senkirchen with a letter when their
car was stopped by policeman. who
threatened them with a revolver. The
gendarmes fired on the policeman, who
fell. Thereupon six policemen from a
nearby post hurried up and fired on
the gendarmes, wounding one in the
arm and the other in the liver.
The French authorities, it was add
ed, are investigating.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
The Last Look Around the World

as the day closes is reported in the 80 EDITION
of THE EVENING Starlight down to the last
minute before you go home. The echo from the
stock market the finals in sports-and everything
else that has happened. Also the court calendar for
tomorrow.
For sale by newsboys and
nevsdeaIers throughout the city
Evening star., 1923-02-13
FRENCH FINE TOWN
1OO,ODO,O(O MARKS
FOR FATAL CLASH
Burgomaster, Police Chief
and Policemen Seized at
GeIsenkirchen.
By the Associated Press.

the Associated PresS.
DUSSELDORF, February 10
The towns of Emmerich and Wes-
ell. on the right bank Of the Rhine,
northwest of this city, were occu-
pied by Belgian forces early today.
1t is announced that this move
was made for the purpose of allow
ing Franco Belgian supervision
and control Of exports and imports
along the lines leading from the
Ruhr into Holland
BY the Associated Press.
DUSSELDORF, February 1.-THE
town of Gelsenkirchen has been fined
00.000,000 marks to be paid tomorrow
in consequence of the incident yester-
Gay between German police and
French gendarmes.- The burgomaster,
the chief of police and the policemen
believed to be guilty of Involvement
in the affair have been arrested.
The occupation of the towns Of En-
and Wesel, set for today, gives
the allies control of two Rhine ports.
Both places are located on the right
bank of the Rhine north of this city.
Emmerieh has customs house as
well as iron casting plants and rail
Evening star., 1923-02-13
POLICE COMB BALTIMORE.

Officer Declares Nun Did Not Tell
Z Of kidnapping.
By the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Nd, February Ia
Robert L. Osborne. the policeman
5Eontinued On Page 2. Column g.
Evening star., 1923-02-13

According TO German sources, yes
terday's collision between French
soldiers and German police at Gelsen-
kirchen has aggravated the feeling
between the French and the civilian
population. Reports that French Of
f1cers are using their riding whips
upon German functiouaries as
means of enforcing orders. add fuel to
the smouldering fires Of discomfort.
Evening star., 1923-02-13
WEATHER.

Rain tonight and probably tomor-
row morning; colder tomorrow and
much colder tomorrow night.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at 2 pm. today: Highest, 52, at
pm. today: lowest, 80, at am. today.
Full report on page 4.
Evening star., 1923-02-13

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Evening star., 1923-02-13

(Conttnued on Page 3, Column q
Evening star., 1923-02-13

The Stars carrier system covers every
city block and the regular edition is
delivered to Washington homes al fast
as the papers are printed.