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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

Especial to Kennebec Journal.)
Orono, June 8.-Sordid skies and a
drizzling rain which began at 2
o'clock in the afternoon and con-
tinued throughout the day took the
JOY out of the second day of Com
mencement exercises at the Univer-
sity of Maine today. Registration of
alumni Jagged, only about fifty being
registered during the day and the
proposed baseball game of the alu-
mni VS.. Varsity team was called off
because of the poor attendance and
inclement weather.
In the evening, despite the I'M
pleasant weather. President and
Mrs. Little. the deans and their wives
and President and Mrs. +. H. Strick-
land of the board of trustees held a
reception in the Library which was
attractively decorated with evergreen
trees, Japanese lanterns, lilacs and
honeysuckie. Rows of colored lights
extending from the Library to the
street car tracks gave the scene
house party aspect.
Beta Theta Pi. Kappa Sigma, Phi
Eta Kappa, and Sigma Chi frater-
mites held receptions for returning
alumni in the chapter houses, direct
ly after the larger reception. The
class of 1918 is we'll represented on
the campus and plans are being made
by the members for several class
stunts" which will be revealed at
Continued on Page Cool. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
WOMEN TO PLAY
BIGGEST PART IN
COUNCILS OF COP,
HARDING MOVES TO
RETAIN STAFFS IN
CUSTOMS SERVICE

Washington, June s.-Creation of a
deficit by the treasury so that the
customs service may continue with a
full staff. has been authorized by
President Harding. it was announced
officially today. The Presidents au-
tkorization means that the New York
and Boston customs houses will not
have to lay off any Of their personnel
to keep within appropriations.
The treasury had been unable to
find a way to maintain the labor per-
sonnet in full force without over
drawing it's appropriation for that
service. but when the President was
Informed of the situation he imme-
diately authorized the expenditure of
sufficient funds to keep the customs
houses in full operation to avoid a Sc
rious congestion.
Secretary Mellon has estimated that
the deficit will amount to probably
100000. New appropriations Will be-
come available July /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Deputy Sheriffs
Not Guilty. in
Slaying Mrs. Sellens

Pittsburgh, June S-Deputy sher-
ifs Edward Mannison and D. j.
Riley. charged with the murder of
Fannie Sellins. organizer for the
United Mine Workers of America,
were found not guilty by jury late
today. Mrs. Sellins was shot and
killed at Dicktown, during the 1919
steel strike.
The verdict of acquittal was re-
ported after so minutes of delibera-
ton. In the case Of Mannison the
verdict was merely a formality. the
court having instructed the jury to
return verdict of not guilty. hold
ing that the state had not produced
testimony connecting him with the
death of Mrs. Sellens.
Witnesses for the defense testi-
fed that the woman union leader
was at the head of charging mob
Of men armed with clubs and stones
when she was killed. Mannison and
Riley were guards at the Allegheny
Steel Company's coal mines where
MIS- Sellens was killed at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09

Washington, June 8-The principal
grain crops Of the country will be
smaller this year than last, with the
exception of oats and barley. both of
which have been planted on larger
acreages than a year ago, according
to the Department Of Agricultures
monthly report issued today. No re-
ports have been yet on corn.
Winter wheat shows slightly i'm
proved prospects resulting from May
conditions, and crop Of $4,000 900
bushels is forecast. This total is a
little more than was indicated a
month ago and about 100000 BUSH
els less than last years crop. In
Kansas there was a reduction of more
than 100000 bushels in the fore
cast compared with month ago and in
some other states there were slight
decreases.
The seasons first forecast Of spring
wheat production reported the pros
pect yield at 236,000,00 bushels, or
40, 100000 bushels less than last years
crop, which was placed at 276,000.O 600
bushels in revised statistics today.
The spring wheat acreage is 81 per
cent. less than last years. North
Dakota's crop promises about one
third less than a year ago. while
Minnesota and South Dakota will
have slightly smaller crops. Montana
and Washington show increases over
last year.
Smaller crops of apples and peaches
than last year are indicated, although
they will be larger than the average
crops of the five years 1917-21 inclu-
sive.
Forecast of crop production this
year. based on June / conditions,
were as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
A t ney General
Sherman Directing
Investigation - To
Look Into Affairs Of
Several Brokerage
Houses with Mem
bership on Curb
Winkelman Liabil-
tiles $1,8OO,OOO and
Assets $1,5OO,OOO - !.

New York. June S.-Attorney Gen.
eral Sherman today announced that
he and five deputies had begun q
sweeping investigation into the at
fairs Of several stock brokerage
houses holding membership in the.
New York Curb Market. The an
nouncement was made in connection
with the bankruptcy today of L. L..
Winkelman and company. largest ac-..
tive house connected with the curb
market.
Mr.. Sherman said he had con-
ferred with officers of the curb mar
ket this afternoon.
Investigation of other members OF
the curb will go on" he said. 1--WE
began our active campaign a week
ago. Several members of the Con-
solidated Stock Exchange also will
be investigated.
1--WE are not empowered by law to
make any general investigation into
the affairs of the curb market itself,
but we will take up one firm after
another and we will close every one
whose books warrant such action"
Continued on Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
POincare Rejects
German Proposals

Paris. June S-(By a. P.)-Premler
Poincare absolutely rejected the Ger
man Preparations proposals tonight in
his first official expression since the
receipt of the note from Berlin when
he appeared before the Senate COM
missions on foreign affairs and fin
ance to answer a long QUESTIONABLE
on the operations in the Ruhr.
The premier said the French and
Belgian governments had agreed not
to consider any proposal from Chan
cellor Cuno unless it was preceded by
complete and final cessation OF the
German passive resistance campaign.
He assured the senators that the gov
ernment's relations with. the Belgians
were entirely satisfactory and that
everything was going well in the
Ruhr,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Talk Over Plans
Religious Education
in Portland Schools

Portland. June S-Bishop Louis S.
Walsh of the Catholic diocese of
Maine and Bishop Benjamin Brew
ster of the Maine Episcopal do
cese. attended a hearing held today
by the school board on the pro-
posal of the Portland Church Fed
GRAFTON to introduce religious edu-
cation in the public schools. Bishop
Brewster favored the plan and an
nounced that his church was ready
to assist by providing a teacher.
Bishop Walsh doubted the efficacy
of the plan offered but did not def
nitely oppose the project. A large
number of Protestant clergymen
and many interested men and wo-
men attended the hearing, at which
no final action was taken. The plan
calls for the instruction during
school hours but separate from the
regular schedule. The instruction
would be part Of the approved
school work. however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
WISHES WELFARE,
RELIGIOUS GROUP
GIVEN TO WEEKS
Unanimous That Peace At
Home And Abroad Am
erica's Mission
War Departments Religious Adj
visers Include Protestants, Cath
olics and Jews-Army and Navy
Essential to Life Of Republic, One
of announcements OF Conference

Washington, June S-A series Of
announcements adopted by the
conference Of religious and welfare
workers called by Secretary Weeks
was submitted to him today on the
conclusion of the meeting. The re-
ligious advisers of the War Depart
ment, who included representatives
of Protestant, Roman Catholic and
Jewish denominations joined unani-
mously in the assertion that peace
at home and abroad was the mis-
sion to which America was devoted
and added:
ITO pursue 1t unarmed and I'M
defended would be the quickest way
to invite war"
The committee which prepared
the findings of the conference was
headed by Bishop William +. Nc
Dowell of Washington. d. C. Meth
odist) and included Rev. William +.
Barton, moderator. National Council
of Congregational Churches; Bishop
James DeWolf Perry, Jr., Rhode
Island (EpiscopaD; Rev. John ].
Burke, general secretary. National
Council Welfare Council; Rev. Sam
uel u. Batten. Secretary Department
of Social Education, American Bap-
fist Publication Society: Col. w. p.
JekinS, Salvation Army. and Rev.
Jason n. Pierce. First Congregation
al Church, Wellington.
In declaring the attitude of the
conference and the churches and
organizations it represented on the
the conference announcement said:
Peace at home without our own
country. peace among all the ma
tions of the earth, is a sacred mis-
sion to which America has devoted
herself and her resources. To pur-
sue it unarmed and undefended
would be the quickest way to invite
war. Against the cure of militaris m
America has traditionally set her
SELF Militarism is absolutely strange
to the genius of her institutions
Her army in time of war is a citizen
army, her army in time of peace
is a volunteer army. Civilians di-
rect her army and navy: the eX-
istence and upkeep of both are con-
tingent upon the will Of q repre-
sentative congress-
THE army and navy of the United
; States has always been essential to
the life and welfare of the republic.
The army and navy of the United
States command, therefore, the re-
Spect of every true citizen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
General! Forecast

The barometric pressure has fall
len in the Atlantic states and Friday
night a disturbance of moderate in
tensity was central in the vicinity Of
Cape Cod. and moving northeast
ward. This disturbance has been
attended by rains in the north At
lantic states and the lower lake re-
gion and it has been followed by
considerably cooler weather in the
middle Atlantic and New England
states, the Ohio valley and the lower
lake region.
In New England and New York
the weather will become fair Satur-
day and will remain fair over Sun
day with somewhat higher tempera-
ture Sunday. In the middle Atlantic
states the weather will be fair with
moderate temperature Saturday and
probably Sunday. In the south At
lantic states the weather will be gem
orally fair Saturday and Sunday with
slightly lower temperature In the
Carolinas and northern Georgia. In
the east gulf states the weather will
be cloudy Saturday and unsettled
with local thundershowers on Sun
day. In Tennessee, the Ohio valley
and the lower lake region the wealth
err will be fair and slightly warmer
Saturday and will become unsettled
and showers Sunday and Sunday
night.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh shifting, becoming west and
northwest and Gearing weather Sat-
Erday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
MinOt Chats on
Novels of Year at
Bangor Library Meet

Bangor. Maine, June Sat the
closing session today of the Maine
Library Associations annual meet
ing officers were elected as follows:
President, Elmar T. Boyd, Ban
Cor.
Vice President, Miss Emma Hatch,
Biddeford.
:, second Vice President, Miss Mar
Ina Bartlett, Gardiner.
secretary. Miss Marion Brainerd,
S'ate Library, Augusta.
treasurer, Miss Jennie Smith, Wa
terville.
committee on Maine Illustrated
Aa,erial, Miss Mary Gilman. Bruins
WICK: Miss Nettie Smith. Saco menu
Yer esr OF American Library Association
~ooncii; Elmar T. Boyd, Bangor.
a feature of the program today
"aS an address by John Clair Minot
=. boston. who save his selections
- Ae twelve best novels of the past
'sai, with entertaining comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Croker, Jr., Quizzed
in Dublin Trial to
Break Fathers Will

Dublin, June Shy A. P.-The
conclusion of the direct examination
of Richard Croker, Jr., in his suit
to break the will of his father, for
mer Tammany hall chieftain. was
aimed at satisfying the jury that he
had given complete examinations of
all his financial transactions with
his father and that, as far as litiga-
ton in America had been completed,
the results were in his favor.
His cross examination by Patrick
Lynch counsel for Mrs. Buia Crock
err, wife of the testator, connected
him with an inquiry conducted by
detectives into the history of Bula.
1t was shown that through him were
discovered the witnesses from
Northampton. Mass. who are alleged
to have identified Mrs. Bula Croker
as the wife of Guy r. Marone. 1t
was shown that he was paying all the
expenses of these witnesses across
the Atlantic and in Ireland on a
first class scale. besides Compensat-
in gthem for loss of business during
their absence from Northampton.
The testimony also developed that
the witness tried to postpone Bulas
marriage to his father and to induce
the latter to investigate charges, an
enormously received over the tele-
phone. that Bula was we'll known on
Broadway. Counsel vainly cndeavor-
ed to get the witness to specify exact
" what well known on Broadway"
meant.
1t required some questioning be-
fore the witness would commit him.
self to any declaration as TO Bula's
character. but he finally said he be-
lieved she was not proper person
to become the wife of his father.
An attempt to prove an error in
the identification of Mrs. Croker by
the Northampton witnesses was in
dicated by counsers questions, in
which the name was introduced of an
Indian girl. Virginia Florrie. stu
dent nurse in New Jersey hospital,
who is said to haze married MarOne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
NO talk WITH
GOVERNORS ON DRY
ISSUE UNTIL FALL
Probable Decision Of Presi-
dent; Conference Plans
Somewhat Upset"
Nearness to Time OF Western Trip
and Sessions of Some State Legis-
latures, the Main Reasons-No
Immediate Conference On New
York Situation-Dry Director
Sends Letter of Thanks to Mayor
Hylan

Washington. June s.-The confer
ence OF state governors which the
President intends to call for a discus
sion of prohibition enforcement. may
be postponed until next fall. At the
white house today it was said that
the conference was somewhat upset"
and that a definite announcement would
be forthcoming next week.
Although President Harding had
hoped to have the governors meet
here before he leaves on his trip to
Alaska. the present sessions of some
state legislatures. officials said today.
might force a postponement Of the
conference at least until after the
President returns to Washington. An
other factor is the brief time remain
ing before the Presidents departure
for the West. With adequate notice
to the governors regarded as requisite.
1t was doubted whether a substantial
number could be assembled here prior
to the Presidents trip west.
. Some of the Presidents advisers
are known to favor postponement of
the conference until fall. these Off
Gals believing that prohibition on
forcement is working out satisfactor-
lily and that increased cooperation of
state officials might be secured by cor
reSpondence as we'll as at a personal
conference.
Pre- sident Harding told callers TO-
day that there was no immediate con-
iel nee with officials in sight on the
New York prohibition situation. 1t
was understood that the present con-
ditions would be allowed to continue
for the time being until more definite
plans can be worked out.
The President also declined today
to discuss the ban on ship liquor-or
the possibility of his making recon-
mendations to congress for Legislation
on this point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09

The Augusta Rotary Club at their
regular meeting at the Augusta
House, Friday evening were favored
with most enlightening talk on
Water Power" by Walter S. Wy
man of the Central Maine Power
Company. Mr.. Wyman's message
was delivered in a most interesting
manner and the large gathering Of
Rotarians present followed his dis
course with the closest attention.
Besides the talk by the speaker Of
the evening. who by the way, was
the first under the new policy of
having Augusta business men speak
before the club on local issues, the
meeting enacted several important
matters of business with dispatch. 4,
The Rotarians enjoyed the usual
satisfying luncheon, with several
Zestful songs put across between the
courses with the splendid Rotary
spirit. The guests of the evening
were introduced by their hosts.
President Paul Sargent presenting
Mr.. A. Baalsrud, DIRECTOR Of Public
Roads of the Kingdom of Norway.
There was much lively discussion of
the matter of the club meeting
through the months of July and
August as to whether the summer
meetings should be held at noontime
or at the usual hour. The club was
fairly evenly divided on the latter
point, and it was finally voted to
meet every two weeks through the
summer at 1915 noon. 1t was also
unanimously voted to make the Au-
gusta House the abiding place of
the Augusta Rotary Club, thereby
disposing of a movement to have the
noon summer meetings at some
restaurant.
The meeting voted to hold the an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Soviet Will Not
Heed British Demands

Moscow. June Shy A. P)-
Soviet Russia will not lower her
dignity in the eyes of the eastern
peoples by Withdrawing her represent
tatives from Persia and Afganistan
at England's demand. This is UNDER
stood to be the official Soviet atti-
tude in regard to Lord Curzon's
latest note. The Soviet contends
that these representatives are not
engaged in anti British propaganda,
as alleged. but are carrying out a
defensive struggle for Russia's in
terests in the borderland.
The Soviet government is ready to
conccde practically all the other
points raised by the British. 1t is said,
but this it cannot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Agreement Reach e d
Retween President
and National Chair
man-WOman from
Each State in Advis-
DRY Capacity, First
Step

WASHINGTON, June S.-Decision to
,,ye women a more prominent part
IN the councils Of the Republican
marty was reached at a conference
tonight between President Harding
and John r. Adams, chairman of the
Republican National committee.
The exact nature of the partici-
nation was not fully decided upon
nending a canvass of members of the
National Committee by Chairman
Adams. but it was said after the con-
ference that the initial step pro-
badly would be the appointment of
a woman from each state to act in
an associate or advisory capacity to
the committee. This step is expect
ed to be taken soon and it was said
10 be probable that even further par
ticipation would be granted by the
National Committee at its meeting
next year coincident with the Ma
tional Convention. The decision with
respect to women was SAID by Chalr-
man Adams to have been the prin-
cipal topic of discussion at the con-
ference which lasted more than an
hour, although about forty other
matters were talked over" Among
these were understood to have been
the administration World Court pro-
posal, toward which Mr.. Adams has
been reported as somewhat cool. and
the statement issued by the National
Committee publicity bureau attack
ing the allied governments for their
attitudes in the Rhineland army cost
negotiations and soon after with
drawn by request of the state de-
partment after Secretary Hughes had
made a protest to the President. The
latter matter. Mr.. Adams said, is
now dead issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Fire Destroys Stock
in Big Lumber Yard

Port Alfred. Que. June s.-The en-
tire male population turned out to-
cay to fight fire which. famed by a
high gale. threatened to destroy the
tuwn The blaze started yesterday in
tho lumber ward of the Bay Sulphite
Connany. destroyed 100000 feet of
lumber and continuing today. menaced
an equally large stock.
Appeals for aid were sent to Quebec
hut. it was explained. help could not
come until tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
100000 HANSON
HOUSE DESTROYED
BY FIRE At BELFAST
Special to Kennebec Journel

ISpeC!aI 10 kennebec JOurncD
Belfast, Me, June S-Thc large
residence with stable and outbuilding
on Northport avenue built 25 years
ago by Former Mayor Edgar F. Han
son and one Of the show places of the
city was burned fiat tonight. 1t had
been recently purchased by w. +.
Carver of Philadelphia and Cocoanut
Grove. Florida, for a summer resident
and was not occupied but painters
and plumbers had been worl-'-r there
for some time. The fire is supposed
to have originated from an over
heated chimney. The replacement
value is estimated at about 100000
with a small insurance. Mr.. Carver
announced tonight that he intends to
rebuild at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Seize Liquors Off
Schooner Claudia

New Bedford, Mass, June s-Four
hundred quarts of assorted intoxicat-
ing liquors were seized this afternoon
aboard the packet schooner Claudia
which arrived here yesterday from
Cape Verde Islands by Acting Deputy
Customs Surveyor Thomas F. Finne-
gan of Boston and three inspectors.
Chief Steward Manuel NJ. Ramos Of
20S Acushnet avenue. this city. was
arrested charged with attempting to
smuggle the liquor into the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Gets Crack on Jaw
From Angry Woman
After Rescuing Boy

Boston, June S-After struggling
in Quicksand to save small boy
from drowning on the South Boston
waterfront today, Edward McCue,
Jr. was rewarded with a staggering
blow in the face.
4 boy ran up to him, crying: MY
brother is drowning"
McCue saw two hands protruding
from the water. He plunged in,
seized the boy, and started for shore
but became mired in quicksand. Az
ter eXtricating himself, he brought
the boy to shore, revived him and
started in search of 4 doctor. Sud
denly blow in the face sent him
Keeling against a fence. When he
recovered he saw n brawnY woman
running away, dragging the boy
with her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Hold Up of Coal
Truck Marks Strike
Providence Transfers

Providence. r. l.. June s.-The
strike of andlers in coal
yards here was marked today by the
holdup Of a coal truck driver by four
men in touring car, who forced him
from the seat of the truck at the point
of revolver, in an outlying section
and dumped the four-ton load into the
street. The coal was consigned to the
state institutions at Cranston.
Chief of Police O'Neil has detailed
men to guard all coal company trucks,
hut he was not apprised of the in
tention to make delivery in this in
stance and the truck was unguarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
Summer Cottages
Entered by Thieves
Falmouth FOreside

Portland, June S-Thieves have
been active in the summer cottages
at Falmouth Foreside, early arrivals
are discovering. An automobile
owned by Mrs. Chester B. Robinson
of Charlestown, Mass, has been
stolen. The generator and starter
were taken from the machine owned
by the Rev. Theodore Sedgwick.
pastor Of Calgary Church, New York
City. At least four cottages at Town
Landing were entered. including
those OF Howard r. Ryan of New
York and Mrs George Jones of West
Somerville. Mass Nothing of ex-
ceptional value was taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-09
$4,000 FIRE IN
LEWISTON BLOCK

Lewiston, Maine, June ga fire
causing $4,000 damage to a four
story block and it's tenants at 372
Lisbon street tonight gave the Lew
iston firemen a three hour battle.
The building is owned by leila
Blouin. The L. and NJ. Provision
Store. one-story building adjoining
the Blouin block and in which the
fire originated operated by w. ].
Mahoney, was also badly damaged.