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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

elah ne augusta Women's Democratic
4 S,. VIII meet at the council room
An lily nan at 7.30 Thursday evening.
rs,n msmbers are requested to be
come seI M as important business is to
'0sae before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

Mrs - Ralph T. Parker of Rumford,
Carla+a II. Penniman. Mrs. L. T.
d W,n wan and Mrs. Annie F. Hegarty
ii ~ nrop, were callers. this week
mes clty. Mrs. Parker is q house
dys' attic Hegarty home for a few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

Deputy Sheriff Gipson of Somerset
county was business caller, We'd
nesday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

a, Mr, ana Mrs. Fred c. Bagley and
laughter, Miss June of Court street
,a JAMES Merrill have gone to Bos-
WI On few days automobile trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

~ rs. Ella Spaulding' Of Winthrop
vs. visiting her sister. Miss Emma
r rsa.on IN this city. Tuesday, on her
's'urn rom visit in Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

!, arthur Heath Of Waterville was a
BUSINESS caller, Wednesday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

Charles NJ. White. chief OF the Bu-
reau of Markets, Maine Department
of Agriculture. lid Clarence A. Day,
County Agent, were in Starks, We'd
nesday evening, where Mr.. White
spoke before the members of the
Starks grange. Mi. White took for
his subject, cooperative marketing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

Mrs. A. S. Buzzell Of Litchfield was
calling on friends. Tuesday, in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01
Buster Brown Shoes
At Quality Shoe Store :

Buster Brown and. his dog, Tige,
who delighted a packed audience Of
children, Tuesday afternoon at the
Colonial Theatre and who also equip
ped the future generation with
wooden ,,s%s whistles; LETT ct. the city, We'd
shoes. which Buster and Tigc advo-
cate are sold in Augusta by the
Quality Shoe store. Buster present
ed most dapper appearance. We'd
nesday morning at the station and
created no small amount of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-01

Henry Taylor, Litchfeld: Raw. ana
Mrs w. A. Smith, Harriet IA. Par-
tientef. Alice III. White. Waterviiie.
fss.~ ~ - f1s.tst. ~ a..s sssAs&s~s rs.sSss
Evening star., 1923-09-01
POLICEMAN SHOT
IN FIGHT FOR GUN
DeSpondent Man Alleged to
Have Gone on Rampage
in Southeast Home.

Despondent because of the loss of
his job at the navy yard. Millard r.
Smith. thirty-seven years old. 309
9th street southeast, yesterday after
noon is alleged to have gone on the
rampage with Il loaded revolver,
shooting one of several fifth precinct
policemen who hurried to the home in
response to call.
Policeman j. G.. Russell, needless of
Smiths warning that he would shoot
the first person who entered his home,
made Il rush for Smith. He managed to
grab him by the arm and both men
went to the steps. Smith pulling the
trigger until every chamber Of his
weapon had been emptied.
One bullet lodged in the policeman's s
right leg. The other policemen closed
in upon the belligerent man and
placed him under arrest. Russell was
taken to Providence Hospital. while
Smith was taken to Gallinger Hos
pital.
Police were told that one shot fred
by Smith was believed to have been
intended for his wife. Mrs. Lena
Smith Smith was able to leave the
hospital this morning. charge of
assault with a deadly weapon was
preferred against him and he was
taken to Police Court today.
Evening star., 1923-09-01
CHRISTIAN LEAVES
WHITE HOUSE POST
Honored by Employees Upon Retire
ment-To Enter Private Busi-
ness After Vacation.

The office force at the executive
offices gathered about the desk of
George p Christian, jr.. secretary to
the late President. who retires to
private life today. and presented to
him Il handsome desk clock and ex-
pressed their appreciation of his
many courtesies while secretary TO
the late President. The presentation
speech was made by Nelson Webster,
disbursing officer of the White House.
In thanking the force for it's trib-
ute. Mr. Christian commended them
upon their loyalty and efficiency and
that it was with deep regret that
he would leave them. To the news
papermen who cover the White
House regularly and who have been
in daily contact with Mr.. Christia n
during the more than two years he
has been secretary, he said he would
never forget their many kindnesses S
and courtesies in their treatment of
him and the late President Harding.
He said he would leave Washington
next week for Bar HarbOr, Me, where
he will rest for one month before en-
tering business. He did not say
what his future connection in busi-
ness would be.
Former Representative c. Bascom
Slemp of Virginia, whom President
Coolidge has appointed to succeed
Mr.. Christian is expected to arrive in
Washington late today and will as
sumo his new duties on Tuesday.
Evening star., 1923-09-01
.KIDDIES' CIRCUS IS HIT
AT PLAYGROUND FETE

Clowns, acrobatic stunts and fancy
dancing featured kiddies' circus at
the Virginia Avenue Fairgrounds yes
terday afternoon. Dressed in all kinds
of fanciful costumes, scores of chill
dren from the vicinity of the play
grounds participated in the program.
Marching into a roped-off area In
the southwest section of the grounds
the children emulated regular cir
cuses by parading around the inclos-
ure. Lined along the outside of the
ropes were approximately 400 rela-
tiyes and friends of the Juvenile per-
formers.
Following the parade, with Miss
Thelma Smith at the piano. all joined
in the singing of booster" song
about the Fairgrounds.
other attractions of the afternoon
included an Indian duel, "a tire act
which consisted of rolling little Patsy
Long rapidly over the grounds in an
robatic skill in staying curled up in
the tire. no matter how they turned
tt Donald Henshaw added to this
nerformance by nimbly jumping for
ward and backward over the tire
while he was giving little Patsy his
ride.
walking, strong men and most of the
other things which go. to make up the
jrepertoire of the modern-day circus.
Among the star performers We're
Francis Dyer, Julia Connolly, MauC
Elliott, Walter Mullen and many 9th
ler6.
Evening star., 1923-09-01
M'CRAY ASKS TIME
TO MEET CREDITORS
Committee Studies Cover
| nor's Request on Assurance
He Will Pay in Full.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, September 1.-The
plan Of Gov. McCray. under which he
would turn over all his property for
administration until his debts are
paid, will be investigated by a COM
mittee of five Indiana bankers, who
will make a report to full meeting
of creditors next Friday. regarding
the feasibility of adopting such a
course Of action.
Action of appointing the investi-
eating committee was taken at a
meeting of the creditors yeste rday
with the governor. after the latter
had personally submitted the pro-
posal. Listing his liabilities at So
$4,000, and placing value Of $3,-
$4,000 on his assets, the governor
suggested the appointment of a cred
itors committee to take over his
assets. with payment of his notes to
be deferred, so as to permit normal
disposition Of his property.
Sees All Creditors Paid,
BY this plan, his holdings could be
disposed of at their fair value and
all creditors paid, the governor said,
and added:
rMy consuming desire is to pay
whether have anything left or not"
A motion was made to adopt the
governors plan of settlement, but a
number Of creditors objected, stating
that they had not had time to study
the proposal. A committee was then
appointed to investigate the plan and
report after one week.
Persons in touch with the situation
predict the creditors will accept the
governors PROPOSAL
Evening star., 1923-09-01
PRESIDENT RETAINS
COAL PEACE HOPES
Will Limit Action to Complete
Cooperation With Gov.
PinChOt.

Confidence Of President Coolidge
IN the ultimate success of negotia
tions at Harrisburg has not been
shaken by refusal Of either side in
the anthracite controversy TO accept
outright the initial proposal OF Gov.
Pinchot for Il compromise.
The policy of the government, il
was declared yesterday at the White
House. continues to embody complete
support for. and cooperation with
the Pennsylvania executive, with the
determination to US. the federal au-
thority to assure adequate fuel 10
the public should production cease in
the anthracite fields.
Regardless of developments at Har-
riSburS, it was stated officially, there
would be no move TO put into motion
the elaborate machinery for diStrIhu-
tiOn Of hard coal substitutes until
after Monday. with the probability
that action along this line would be-
postponed until Il later date.
Those in charge Of the emergency
program emphasized their opinion
that there was no necessity for pre-
cipltate action, in view OF the known
existence OF surplus bituminous
stocks large enough to supply the
fuel market for at least six weeks
from the date on which stoppage
of hard coal output became an ac-
compliShed fact
With agencies in readiness for NOV
ing these supplies to affected areas
they said the government would have
time to exhaust every avenue OF mcdi
alton between miner and operator
without epdangerfnE to the. slightest
degree the industrial situation III New
Eng land, or the comfort of individual
consumers during the approaching
winter.
The same view was held at the De-
partment of Commerce. where il was
held that even complete tie-up OF
anthracite production while disturb
ing, could have no very great effect
on industry generally" Outside Of d
relatively small area an official OF
the department said, soft coal was
the main reliance of the national in
duStrial machine and the absence OF
a normal supply of hard coal would
scarcely be noticed. Secretary Hoover
called at the White House late yes
terday, presumably for a conference
with the President on the anthracite
situation.
1t WAS foreSeen that the normal flow
of transportation might be affected
because of the necessity of moving an
Increased volume OF bituminouS coal
over long distances to eastern cen
ters, and plans have been made to SC
arrange this traffic and its requirements
Of cars As to prevent a shortage of roll
ing stock for movement of fall crops
Evening star., 1923-09-01
FEAR FOR AMERICANS.

Reports of a severe earthquake and
fre in Yokohama. Japan. caused un
usual anxiety here today because of
the large number of Americans who
make their homes in that city.
1t is estimated that more than a
thousand citizens of the United States
who have business connections in
Toxic live in the section reported
affected by the contiagration. More
than half of all Americans in that
part of Japan are said to have chosen
Yokohama as their place of residence.
It fs only half hours ride from the
capital.
Aside from the record made by the
earth shock on the powerful seismo-
graph at Georgetown University, the
Washington in press dispatches.
Neither the Japanese embassy nor the
State Department had heard of it
through their official dispatches, nor
had the American Asiatic, fleet made
any report to the NAVY Department,
The seismograph record at George
town showed that the earthquake was
of an extremely severe character,
lasting five hours. Father Tondorf,
In charge of the instrument, estf-
mated, after a first reading. that the
disturbance centered $500 miles away
-om Washington. but after a more
etailed computation he placed the
distance at $500 miles.
The American Navy maintains a
hospital at Yokohama, but at the
present time there are believed to be
one or two patients there. The hos
pital personnel consists of one doc
tor, one pharmacist, two nurses and
seven enlisted men of the Medical
Corps.
Concern over the fate of the Amer
leans in Yokohama is the more in
tense because in previous earth
shocks there the section occupied by
the foreign colonies has been most
severely shaken. This section Is on
higher ground than most of the re-
mainder of the city.
1t is believed here that the Amer
Jean Naval Hospital, If it escaped de-
struction, will become one of. the
principal centers of relief, work. Ad-
mural Anderson, in command of the
Asiatio fleet, Is expected by the Navy
Department to send destroyers to
Yokohama, IL the emergency war
rants, to help in relief efforts. There
are eighteen American destroyers in
FAR eastern waters, but 1t would take
two and a half days for most of them
10 reach Yokohama.
Evening star., 1923-09-01
wHITE-RoBED MEN BEAT UP
Mob of 5000, Defying Police, Rush
Klan Gathering.

PERTH AMBOY. n. J., September /.
"A lone figure slipping quietly from
police headquarters last night was
the last reminder Of the protracted
riots when a mob Of more than 5000
persons, defying the police, broke up
a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan, beat
up white-robed figures wherever
they appeared and drove the klans-
men from the streets.
The man had spent the day at head
quarters awaiting an opportunity to
leave safely. and quiet had been re-
stored sufficiently to permit his de-
parture. He was the last of the 600
klansmen who had been the targets
for missiles and blows from the mob
that interfered with the Klan meet
ing.
Despite the violence Of the riot no
serious injuries We're reported. To-
night police declared that the Situa-
tion was well in hand. Five men. ar
rested this morning on charges of
melting TO riot, We're released under
bond late today. and Will appear for
a hearing September >. Meanwhile,
police said. Il thorough investigation
was being made into the disorder.
Evening star., 1923-09-01
PRESIDENT INSISTS
ON VETERAN AID
Tells Gen. Hines to Accord
All Possible Relief to
Disabled Men.

President Coolidge is desirous of
carrying out the policies of the late
President Harding in extending all
possible government aid to the dis
abled veterans of the world war.
Gen. Hines. director of the Veterans
Bureau. who was in conference TODAY
with the President. said afterward
that he has been instructed by the
Chief Executive to see to it that eyery
possible relief is accorded the dis
abled men. In this connection Gen.
Hines will shortly prepare for the
Presidents approval an estimate of
what is known to be needed in pro-
viding care and relief next wear.
which estimates Will be aside from
the general appropriation for the
Veterans Bureau.
During today's conference the gen
eral disqualification program of the
Veterans bureau was discussed be-
tween the President and Gen. Hines
The latter said afterward that Brig
Gen. Sawyer, White House Dhysician
will continue to serve as head OF the
Federal Board for disqualification.
VIII Follow Harding.
President Coolidge, although hay.
ing temporarily put aside the matte,
VI an Alaskan pOllCy 10 take uO more
pressing problems, was declared nv
White House officials yesterday TO he
inclined toward adoption of the plans
for development of that territory ont
lined by President Harding in his
Seattle address.
The President feels that Presiden,
Harding and the cabinet members
who accompanied him on his Alas
kan trip were given unexcelled oppor-
tunity to study the problems Of the
territory and that he hardly could do
better than to accept their judgment
and benefit by their experience.
In any event Mr.. Coolidge. if was
said. intends to do all within his pow
err to encourage enterprise and the
investment of additional capital and
to provide such conditions as will af
ford the territory a larger population
Sees ColOred Men.
An interesting account of the
strides made by colored men in the
south in agricultural pursuits was
given to President Coolidge. TODAY by
j. E. Whitfield, director of aericuI.
ture at Tuskegee University, and T
NJ. Campbell. representing the Depart
ment of Agriculture among coiored
residents in seven southern states
Both are colored, and were brought
to the White House by Secretary OF
Agriculture Wallace.
Evening star., 1923-09-01
HOPE ENTERTAINED
IN GREEK SITUATION
Washington Holds War Is
Not Inevitable Over ItaI-
ian Action.
By the Associated Press.


Although events in the develop
ing situation between Italy and
Greece bore a grave aspect today.
there was noticeable in official Wash
fngton a hopeful belief that the diff
culties would he solved peacefully.
Even the Italian occupation OF Corfu
was interpreted in some circles as
intended at this time primarily for
moral effect in impressing upon
Greece the determination of the Mus
solini government for adequate ad-
1ustmrnt rather than as a military
step.
The Italian ultimatum is regarded
In general here as severe, but it is
admitted that the provocation was
great. At the same time the ulti-
matum Is viewed by some as not so
extreme as that of 1914 which pre-
cipitated the world war. because. il
Is contended, the question of soyer-
eighty is not challenged to any such
extent.
In the midst of the hopefulness
Tor a peaceful settlement, possibly
through reference of the points at
issue to the league of nations. there
Is some speculation in diplomatic cir
cieS as to the possible effect Of the
crisis upon other European questions.
The arrival of an Italian warship at
Iansler is interpreted III some quar-
terS as slgnitying an intention of
the Mussolini government TO take an
interest in the Moroccan question,
which has concerned Great Britain.
France and Spain for years. while
recent reports of Italian pressure
about Fiume have not gone unnoticed
here.
Oficial reports received today on
the SltSstion between Italy and
Greece We're said to be brief and to
contain information similar to that
given in press dispatches
Evening star., 1923-09-01
POSSE Of 1000 MEN
MODS KUKLUXKLAN
Raid Breaks Up Initiation
Ceremonies, Many Hurt.
Two Severely Wounded.
By the Assoclatpd Press.

By the Assocla ted Press
WILMINGTON, Del. September L.
A mob of more than 1000 men broke
on farm near New Castle, Del, late
last night. and, as a result, a man
ana Seventeen-yeaT-ol youth are
in hospitals here today. possibly
fatally injured. More than dozen
others were less seriously hurt.
a group OF 250 candidates had been
initiated into the organization and at
the close Of the ceremony a fiery
cross was lighted This was appar-
emily signal to the mob. in an ad-
Joining field, from which d scattering
volley Of shots was fired. The klans-
men attempted to disperse their as
sailants, but were rushed off the field
The cross was destroyed.
kIansmen Give Battle.
The klansmen rallied and again
gave battle TO their attackers. Police
and fremcn We're called, but too few
were available to quell the disorders
AFTER several hours of free -for-all
hghtins the klansmen finally retreat
ed and left the scene in automobiles
"A gang OF negroes pelted them with
stones as they passed through a sub
urb' but they drove on without offer
ing reSistance
The most seriously injured. William
Clark, th!rty-one. of Newport, Del
and Harry Hushbeck. seventeen. OF
New Castle, sustained gunshot wounds
in the neck and in the back, re-
spectively.
WHITE-ROBED MEN BEAT Up
Evening star., 1923-09-01

lands treaty of 1S63-an act Of war
without provocation and without
any warning, committed by one mem
ber of the league of nations against
another of it's members"
ut is not difficult to ina gine the
feelings aroused among the Greek ma
tion BY this action, but the Greek
people are confident that the whole
civilized world Will vindicate their
case and determine the responsibility
of their government. Either the
league of nations will fulfill its duty.
and it would be impossible to sup
pose that il will not do SO. or we
will return to the middle ages and
thus destroy all notion of progress.
Up to the present no notice has
been issued to the nationals of the
combatant countries living in Eng
land to hold themselves in readiness
for a call to the colors and so far as
can be ascertained there Is at present
no reason to suppose such call will
be issued"
"a London dispatch filed after the
above statement was issued, said
Italian reservists in London had been
notified to be in readiness for call
to the colors in the event the neces-
sity arose).
Evening star., 1923-09-01
EMERGENCY COAL
MEASURES DELAYED
Commission Still Has Hopes
Anthracite Strike Can
Be Avoided.

Emergency measures providing for
distribution OF anthracite coal and
its substitutes will not he put into
effect until after the middle of next
week and may not be utilized until
early fan, Federal Fuel Distributor
Wadleigh said today. The govern
ment is disposed not to take suspen-
to mean AN actual strike until next
Tuesday.
Mr.. Wadleigh said it has been the
custom of the miners for many years
to stop work from Friday until Tues
day in the period including Labor
day, although at the same time he did
not attempt to minimize the POSSIBLE
ity of Il strike. BY next Tuesday, gov
crnmcnt officials said. something more
definite will he known as to the actual
extent of the walkout, and in the
meantime negotiations at harrisburg
Will continue III progress
Hope Still Felt.
Members of the United States Coal
Commission refused To comment on
the situation today, other than to e&-
press the hope that continuance of the
negotiations might not mean an ac-
by Gov. Pinchot.
States distribution organizations
iara presumably beginning preliminary
work To put their distribution ma
chincry in use, Mr.. Wadleigh said
He Will not at present request the
organization of IA fuel distribution
agency in the District of Columbla
he added although the Public TtIli-
| ties Commission acted the agency
during the anthracite crisis last win
ter. The District Commissioners. he
indicated. may find it necessary TO Tut
iulStrlbutlon machinery in motion here.
Scant Supplies Here.
There is very little anthracite coal
to be had in Washington, according
the Coal Merchants Board of Trade.
The latter body viii not at present
make statement as to the policy
OF the retail dealers in Washington,
Mr. Dove added. There will be a
meeting of the policy committee of
th'' organization next Tuesday, at
which the question of policy and
probably of price will be discussed
Mr.: Nadlelsh pointed out that pro-
duCtion OF anthracite coal has been
maintained for the last five months a;
Il higher level than during any year
since the war period. Retail dealers
stocks are below normal, said
which led him to the conclusion thar
consumers have taken literally the
advice to bay early" and have
stocked up on anthracite. Probably
the present supply of anthracite coal
above ground will last until January
l. he declared, and. augmented by
substitutes. should last through the
winter.
Stocks of anthracite in retail Yards
on August |. though ten per cent larger
than OH July l. were much lower than
during the summer of preceding years
largely because OF the rapidity with
which coal has been taken by the con-
SumerS, according to Il statement today
by the Commerce Department and the
Interior Department. Four hundred and
twentyfOur dealers from whom reports
have been received as to stocks had
forty seven per cent less anthracite on
hand than on August /. 1921, which was
considered typical of most dealers.