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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

The Mems Choir of the First Bap-
fist Church will meet this Friday
evening at the parsonage at seven
o'clock and the morning choir at
eight o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

The Jolly Dozen were entertained
Thursday evening by Mrs. Jesse
Barber, Central street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Tonight will bring to close the
three day fair held by the knights
Of Pythias. There will be q grand
ball this evening in city hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

The river ice has broken away
near the shores and Is every whore
weakened. Yesterday the school
pupils who came from Chelsea were
unable to cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Mrs. Clara Pinkham has returned
to her home after stay of some
time at tho home of her brother,
George DcnSmOrC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Nathan Benson of Lewiston was
calling on friends in this city, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Mrs. Mabel Arthur left Thursday
for NillinockCt to attend the funera
of q relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Miss Ruth Bradcen of Dresden
Mills is tho guest of her grandfather,
A. T. Morse, Academy Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Miss Josephine Arata, who has
been teaching in Topsham, is the
guest of her parents for time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Mrs. James Dill is passing the
week with her niece, Mrs. Lottie
kecnc, WaldOboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

E,lmore e. BosWorth of LithcficlC
was among the out % town visitors
il the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

George Holmes of Portland was
calling on Gardiner friends, Ihurs-
daN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

che seats for the senior play are
now on sale at Quinn's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Mrs. Grace Randall of Skowhegan,
arrived Thursday in Gardiner for a
visit With friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Miss Hattie Evans. who has been
visiting friends in Litchtield, returned
Thursday to Maiden, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Those who witnessed the play
THE Minister'S Wife's Ncw Bonnet
given by the Marthas of the Ran
dolph church last year will be pleased
TO learn that they are rehearsinS for
a new play entitled THE Minister'S
Wife Comes Back" which will be
given in the church vestry about
Anvil 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Mrs. Mary z. Robinson celebrated
her 10th birthday by entertaining
several Of her friends and relatives
at dinner Thursday noon. at her
home on upper Water street. The
occasion proved to be a very pleasant
one and will long be remembered
both by the hostess and her guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Miss Marion Hunt was a visitor il
Augusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Austin +. Mansfield of South Bos-
ton, arrived Thursday i'll Gardiner
and Will be employed here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06
HalloWell Local News

Kenneth Cooke had recovered from
an attack of the German measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

Louis Jacobs of Boston was Wis
itor in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06

A. G. Robinson is making a busi-
ness visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06
NOTICE

hereby give notice to all persons
that they are forbidden to extend credit
TO my wife. Charlotte Marie Garland,
as l shall pay no bills of her contract
ing after this date
(Signcd) EARL c. GARLAND.
Gardiner. March 90, 1928.
mch30-apr6-13'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-06
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance X. G. hall Friday, April 6.
Dicks Harmony Boys. pril56
Food Sale, April T, Dunnngs's
store. April CO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Dismal History ShrOuds
Irrigation Enterprise
Wall Street in 1900 Repudiates "Securitses'
for Private Ventures; Pioneers Bumped

the term Irrigation security" be.
came a hy.word and Jest and a
perpetual water right In pri.
vately owned water company be-
came a thing TO swear AZ instead OF
swear by.
A few OF these private enterprises
proved good things" for thu hold.
ers. These were mostly those con.
Germs which had succeeded IN get
ting monopolies OF city water sup
plies whore. BY the aid OF com.
plaeen, city governments. they could
charge prices 10 high for water as
TO insure a profit on top OF ex.
trayagancs and incompetent man.
agemcnt.
such. indeed. was the plight Of
most Western cities until compara.
lively recent times. Los Angeles
smancipated herself forever In 1910.
IL by completion OF tho magnificent
Owens river aqueduct at a cost Of
upwards OF 10000. 900.
San Francisco ls Just now emery.
ing from half century Of Herfdom
to the Spring Valley water monop.
oily by tho construction OF the
monumental Ha,ch.Hssehy system,
tho greatest municipal project Of
the kind ever undertaken. while
sou1a few Western cities are still
paying tribute 10 privato water
monopoiles.
Perhaps Secretary Work did not
have these city water monopoliea IN
mind when he spoke OF private en-.
tcrprisa having RS q eemed the
West"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
WINE
STARTS ON PAGE 1

the bluecoat for denying them en-
trance. III we can't come In" hic-
coughed one OF tho gohs. ''wc'll
stand here and blow cigaret smoke
into your DID dance hall"
Later. Mt tho Strand and Liberty
dance halls--the other pair OF the
trio In the district south OF Yesler
way that have been subject for
controversy for month5-it was
found impossible TO buy booze OF
any description.
GIRL TELLS HIM
HOW TO GET "HQ0CH"
Al tho Liberty. however. n girl
Informed the man--whcn no told
her he wouldn't dance with her
unless no could first obtain n slim
ulant--that "Jolnt" where he
could got "hooch" was running a
door or so away. The boys 40
down there between dances and buy
drinks" she explained.
A girl nj tho Strand suggested,
when tho liquor question was pro-
pounded, that tho men go out md
get bottle and come back. We
have to watch the matron," she
said: but we can get away by
drinking II in the booths"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
FRENCH ENVOY
MEETS HUGHES
Agreement on ReparationS
Farley May Result
ny A. l. BRADFORD

Cuni,sa Press staff Corrsspendeno
WASHINGTON. Nov A sier
towards an eventual agreement on
the proposed expert conference tc
examine Germany's eapacity to pay
reparations has been taken between
tho United States and France. I,
was believed In official quarters
here today.
The whole fate OF the American
plan for bringing about final
settlement et the roparations aues-
tions still rests upon tho differ
cnees OF opinion that exist between
the United States ana France.
The last development In this dif-
ference OF view between the tive
governments was the conference Of
almost two hours az the state de-
partmsnt last night between soorc-
tary Hughes and Ambassador JUS
serand OF France.
N Despite various reports regarding
his conference Il Is wn that
The best informed RVtherities here
take the view that asmove towards
an approachment on the proposed
reparations conference was taken
by both SIDES IN the state depart
ment conference.
The conversation between Hughes
and Jusserand was conducted In
the most amlcahle spirit. according
20 those who know what transplred
az the conference
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
CoUpunchers in Seattle
Mostly Musicians, Actors
Police Probe Activities of wild and Wooley''
Fraternal Organization

tighten their lives along the
long, long trail These cow
boys practice hrotherly prsser-
walton. hcniEnlty Of manner
and hroadness Of character
taiEnedl
CHARLES CuENowITH,
supreme Protective Cowboy,
Chi4t soveryns sent three po-
lleemSn 20 tho headquarters Of
the cowpunchera and was told
there tina, the organization con-
sisted OF anybody who wanted
20 Join. Most OF the members
were musicians and theater
people. II has a membership OF
so In Seattle. and about 1000
turnout the United States. ao-
cording 60 the secretary. The
Cowpunehers, as they call
themselves. aru planning on
staging a Wild West show In
the spring. and are trying 20
locate people who can assist
them. they said
seyeryna replied 10 tho Pom.
tiac. Mich. letter by branding
the cowpunchern' letter as VERY
misleading" and declared that
tho fratornRl order Of Cow.
punehers would stand further
investigation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
STATE PROBES
MOB MURDERS
KIansmen Fined for Carry
Ing Weapons

BAsTRoP. La. Nov. s.--Ths state,
having driven its opening wedge 10
reopen an investigation of the muir.
ders OF Thomas Richards and Watt
Danial by a masked mob alleged 10
have tsrrorlzed dozens OF citizens.
started today to drive deeper into tho
heart OF conditions In Morchouse
Parrish
Capt. J. X skipworth. e1azed cy.
ciopa Of the Ku Kiux Khan In this
section. and three others. wera found
guilty here late yesterday Of carry
Ing firearms on tho premises Of an
other. They may be fined or sen.
fenced 10 Jail.
The state today called another Of
It's long series OF mlsdcmeanor cases
against skipworth and other alleged
mob members. On the result of these
cases win depend the final move in
an attempt to fix responsibility for
the brutal murders OF Daniel and
Richards. whose battered bodies were
found in Lake In Fourche.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Suggestions
for Making
Warm Winter
Bath Robes

RoBING FLEECE for max
ing little tots bath robes. At
tractive nursery patternings,
on pink, blue and white
grounds. Width SO inches.
Yard, 400.
FIGURED vELOURs in 81
inch width. Good assortment
OF patterns In light blue,
Copenhagen.blue. tan. rose.
lavender and pink; on light
and dark grounds. Yard. zoe.
BATH ROBE FI.EEcEs in
27.inch width. Suitable for
women's and mems robes. At
tractlvc patterns in light and
dark colorings. Yard zoe.
BATH ROBE CLOTH In &c.
inch width. Wide variety of
pleasing pattornings and col
orings to choose from. Heavy
quality. Yard soc.
BATH ROBE BLANKETS
In 7oxss.inch size, A good
choica Of attractive patterns
and colorlngs. With cords TO
match. Each St.66.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
BY S. b. Croft

The Fraternal Order Of Cow.
punchcrs, lt6 4. Union -. re.
celVod official investigation by
the police department Tuesday.
As a result Of several requests
from eastern cities for further In
formation concerning the organ.
iration. after letters had been
received describing Seattle and
the Northwest as a wilderness.
Chief OF Police w. H. Sever
yns received a letter Tuesday
morning from the police chief
Of Pontiac. Mich, inelosink a
letter from tho Cowpunchors
which said. IN part, '@rhis Is =
personal appeal. Humanity
calls from the wilderness, This
Is the largest organization Of
cowboys In tho world.
These boys fearless hunters Of
mountain and desert, wild RI
ders OF the plains. stand many
lonesome hours on the range.
Can your official position place
them In touch with honorable
girls. women. men and boys OF
your community. who are In
torested In outdoor life. for an
exchange OF correspondence 70
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
FRENCH REPLY
NOW RECEIVED
BY ILOYD AIIEN


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
LONDON. Nov. THE French
reply 20 British representations nade
thru Lord Crewe. ambassador in
Paris. was received at tho foreign
office today.
While the note was not made
public. Il was understood 10 contain
suggestions which would slightly
widen the scope OF tho proposed
separations inquiry.
The strict limitations made by
Premier Poincarc. barring detcrmln.
alton OF Germany's capacity to pay
reparations, were reported to have
been modified by the suggestion
that Germany's productivity be es.
tlmated for a limited period OF
years"
The note was said to adhere to
lthe French premier's previous con.
dition that the inquiry should only
determine Germany's present" ca.
pacity for payment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
.ROYALIST COUP
BEING PLOTTED
Germany Organizes TO Beat
OFF Monarohlst Putsoh
ny CARL ID. GROAT

AhAAMn fErnn atAff CORE rrunanntl
BERLIN. Nov e.-0ermany or
genired her forces today 20 beat a
threatened monarehlst putaoh.
President Isbsrts proclamation
warning ruthless suppression OF
any rising and calling for public
support was answered by socialist
leaders who aaid they could fur
nish several hundred thousand ex-
soldiers for the defense OF ths re-
public
Chancellor strosemann was re-
ported today 20 have been advised
that Thursday would DO tho zero
day for the putsch.
The governments call for support
for the republic awakened reallzR.
ton today Of the menace from the
rsaetionaTy organizations along the
Hawaiian border and elsewhere.
Political parties prepared 10 Is
sus call today and tomorrow 20
all uheir followers 10 "bo prepared
II the government calls
They altered the call 10 one OF pre-.
parednehs instead OF direct call
TO arms because Chancellor strese-
mann and Minister OF Defense
oessler opposed tho use OF social
lat BLACK. red and gold hundreds. "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
42-inch
Wool Ratine
$1.95 Yard

A NEW shipment Of Wool
n Ratine in the favored
shades for dresses and skirts:
Beige. SandaIwood. Silver-gray.
Zinc.gray. Strawberry. Mohawk
(henna), Jade-green, Sorrento
blue, Delft-blue. Navy.blue and
Black. Width AZ inches. At
$1.95 yard.
WOOL CANTON CREPE in
1o-inch width. A very satis-
factory quality for dresses,
skirts and blouses. Silver.gray.
Beige, Amber, Tangerine, Scar
let. Jade-green. Sorrento.blue,
Caramel brown, Mahogany.
Cardinal.red, Coffee-brown.
African.brown, Navy-blue, Mid
night (blue) and Black. Yard.
S2.45.
SATIN CHARMEUsE in 40
inch width. Soft-finished, lus-
trous quality, suitable for
dresses, blouses, trimmings,
and Innings. Ivory-white. Pink.
Peach, Beige, Old Rose, Pekin-
blue, Copenhagen-blue, Silver
gray. Jade green. Mohawk
(henna). Brown. Navy-blue and
Black. Yard. $3.50.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
BERLIN
STARTS ON PAGE /

them, stores were looted. while the
rioting was at its height.
Garment shops and bread and meat
stores in the Jewish districts were
looted.
The rnobs. many of them apparent.
~ working under sort CT discipline,
were especially active In the Grena.
dlerstrasse and the Muenzstrasse,
where pawn shops and thieves
fences" are plentiful.
GaIicians we're singled out as OBJ
Jccts Of special vengeance.
The police were placed under a
sharpened alarm readiness. but
)plunderings and beatings went on
nevertheless. The first outbreak yes.
tcrday was controlled. but the crowd
rallied under cover of darkness and
resumed operations with renewed
fury.
The nelghborhood rang with the
crash OF shattered glass, hoarse yells,
screams and occasional shots. The
windows OF the Jewish shops were
knocked In and cloth was carried into
the street TO be divided among the
rioters. Jewish appearing persons in
all parts OF the city were attacked
and stripped. Then they were beat.
en- and sent running. bloody and half
naked. thru the streets. In search OF
a hiding place.
The West End crowds ranged the
avenues long after midnight, stop
ping automobiles and searching
them for Jews In the center Of
the city persons suspected OF being
Jews were halted, roughly handled
and tested regarding their race
purity"
The mobs gained many recruit,
from the unemployed. who assem-
bled in crowds in many places "a
watch the rioting and 10 take a
hand In IT, This morning crowds
we're gathering near the Alexander
railway station and tho Jewish
quarter. ready 10 make new at
tncks.
The police only fired onco dur,
Ing the night, badly wounding one
person.
Jews assert the riots we're ort!.
ficially worked up under the slo.
gan THE Jews bought the gold
loans. thus deprivlng tho unem.
ployse OF thol- dolea."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Butler War Hero
Honored in Death

NEW YORK. Nov. e.--James RI,
Walter. English butler, was buried
with full military honors here yester.
day.
Walter. chief OF G. X. a. Billings'
staff of servants. was revealed in
death as the man who shot down the
great German war ace, Max Immcl.
mann. and ms tho holder OF half q
dozen high decorations for bravery.
Walter died OF tho effect OF gas
poison, contracted while German
prisoner Hc went back 20 his Job
an butler nm soon as the war was
over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
3 INJURED IN
AUTO CRASHES

Two men and woman were badly
hurt in traffic accidents Monday.
Thrown from his truck when Il
was struck by South Park street.
car at First ave. s. and Stacy ST.,
Kenneth Graham. b24 Warren ave.
was taken TO the city hospital suf.
fcrinR from severe bruises.
Miss Ruth Johnson, 1919 Boylston
ave. was struck by for.hIre car
driven by II. l.. Herrick. s015 10th
ave. N. t., at Fifth ave. and Seneca
at She was taken 10 the city hos.
pital suffering from wrenchcd back.
SAVING Norris, Welcome hotel. was
knocked down at Fifth ave. and
Main nj. by an automobile driven by
y. w. Eastman. 3o2& w. 7sth st..
Norris was cut severely about tho
head.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
TWO CHILDREN
DIE IN BLAZE

PORT ANGELES. Nov. Q. -
Flames. which cnveloped her home
a short distance away. greeted the
eyes Of Mrs. o. l.. Jackson. OF Seoul
West clallam), Monday afternoon as
she stepped out Of the postoffico with
her arms full Of mall. When shc
gave the alarm and reached the
frame structure her 3.year.old daugh.
ter Betty and 3.month.old son
were burned to death in tho home.
That Is the substance OF meager
report relayed TO Port Angeles Mon
day over the United States weather
bureau telephone line.
Tho father, connected with the
Goodyear Logging company camp.
was at work near West ciallam
when the tragedy occurred. Tho
origin of the fire Is not known.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Belgium Seeking
United Way Out

LONDON. Nov. e.-The Belgian
government is trying TO bring French
and British views on the proposed
reparations inquiry into line. IL was
Indicated In semi-official statement,
dispatches from Brussels said today,
The statement decried reports ot
Franco Belgian tension" emanating
from Paris and explained the Brus.
sells government was following a
policy OF its own.
While this policy was not exactly
similar TO that Of Paris, the state.
mant said. 1t was pursued with the
object OF bringing London and Paris
into agreement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
EXCUSES SUNDAY
NIGHT DANCING

''oh. I see." said her inauisitor.
The traffic cops have 20 make their
money at night because they are
busy all day on their crossing and
can't make II from their beats"
Drinks sell from 30 cents 10 s2so
apiece" Mrs. Harris said in answer
to another question.
She excused Sunday night dancing
on the grounds that some Of the
churches hold Sunday night dances.
but the church dances are for
recreation she was reminded,
"whilo these others arc partly rccre.
alton and partly commercial"
You close your movies on Sunday
night and IN work TO close the dance
halls. abe retorted.
Mrs. Harris was quizxed on the
dance hall charity fund.
why should tho mayor be han.
ding this special fundT" ahe war
asked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Convict Is Slain;
2 Others Escape

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6.--Two
conviots we're at large today, follow.
Ing sensational escape from the
Eastern penitentiary, late last night,
while u third convict was shot and
killed and fourth caught outside
tho prlsou wnlIa,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Fear 2 Boats Lost
Off Alaskan Coast

ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Nov. o.
Fears arc prevalent here that two
gus boats and their crews have been
lost In tho storms Off Cook inlet,
Tho Agram WIS overdue at scldo.
via, October IL, and tho onyx went
in search Of her October 20 aud has
not returned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
YES. THE MAYOR
LIKES PUBLICITY

'He isn't" Mrs. Harris replied.
'-Thon how does he announce all
these awards7"
II suppose no likes publicity like
all the rest of us" she replied.
''Iil say he does!" camo a voice
from the rear of the room.
Mrs Harris said sho did not like
the idea OF Filipino boys dancing
with white girls. but that II was a
situation that cannot be helped.
Many Of the F'iiipinos como from the
university and must seek company
In the dance halls as they cannot
get II elsewhere.
Newspaper attacks on tho dance
halls we're scored by tho speaker.
who reiterated her statement that
all attacks were mere politics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
POINCARE TO
FOLLOW PLAN
BY joins de GANDT

Omitted Press Staff correspondent)
PARIS. Nov. 6.--Premier Pclncarc
will adhere TO his reparations In.
quiry conditions despite attempts by
the allies to hold a conference with.
out him. semi-offlciai sources said
today.
The declaration was made in con.
nectiou with rumors current here
and IN London that the next step by
England. II the present inquiry pro-
posai fails. would be TO call a con.
ference with France absent. as fore
Swallowed by General SHUTS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06
Vessel Founders;
Crew Makes Escape

WASHINGTON. N, O.. Nov. o.
The large power weasel Sterling
foundered Off PamplIco point early
today, according 10 reports hero.
Tho crew escaped from the boat
just before tho Sterling went down.
according TO advlces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-06

Filters Note-w. ~. rorterfield.
Of TIL. papers Washington barraa.
has made . iife-lonE study Of the
reclamation question. which has de-
yeloped again Into one Of the barn.
ing Political lssaea OF the natior,-
This 10 she second Of q series Of arr
tieles giving the Background Of the
controversy now raxtng Ia Washing
ton.