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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Cutter in Collision
with Small MOtOrbOat

Portland, Jan. 21.-While the coast
guard cutter Ossipee was cruising
about the bay yesterday afternoon
breaking up the ice which was FORM
ing in the upper harbor. she collided
with the small boat owned by w. 9.
Jordan and in charge Of v. Collan1on.
The small boat was carrying six men
down to the lower harbor where their
ships were anchored and an attempt
was made to cut across the cuttsxs
bow so as to avoid delay In reaching
her destination. Captain Ridgeley OF
the Ossipee saw the boat turn In aHd
he Immediately reduced speed. The
cutter was travelling at such a speed.
as was necessary in her task Of break
ing the ice, that she could not stop her
Roadway completely. however, and she
struck the small boat amidships and
bowled her over 30 that she took In q
little water over her rail
None Of the passengers was injured
and the boat seemed little the worse for
her collision. but II 1t had not been for
the quick work Of Captain Ridgeley in
shutting of his power the men would
have been thrown into the harbor and
the boat crushed like q shell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
The Two Voices

An Interesting story reaches us
from a Quaker source about the dls-
coyery of a German professor OF
nhonetics who is engaged in collect-
ing and analyzing phonographlc rec,
ords of the voices of speakers Oh
every country and language. Dur
ing the war he not only got RECORDS
from Allies and war prisoners OF
nearly every country under the sum-
hut also carefully tabulated the voice
reactions Of the most famous OF MS
own countrymen.
Recently he begged a well-knoWn
English Quaker, who was on Visit
to Berlin in connection with inter
national peace work, to allow rec
ord Of his voice to be made. This was
Mr.. c.. Heath, the late secretary OF the
National Peace Council, and now sec
retary of the Friends Council for In
Service. He gave a brief
address on the peace principles OF
Oual,erism into the Photographic re-
ceiver. while the professor eagerly
watched the machines delicate in
dicator, which recorded all the lights
and shades of the speakers voice.
At the conclusion of the test the
professor pronounced that the verdict
OF the machine was that the reac-
tons to the Quaker's voice were eX-
actly the same as those to Gen. Hind
enburg' s.-Manchestcr Eng. Guard
ian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
NEWS BRIEFS

Wilkesbarre, Pain an address to
local veterans Of the World War
today. Alvin Owsley, national COM
mander of the American Legion. de-
Tended the occupation Of the Ruhr
district by France. He expressed his
belief that an adjusted compensation
measure would become law in the
near future.
New York-A false cry Of "fire" by
an excited person in the Grand
street theatre on the lower East Side
tonight, when two men started fight
in the balcony, caused stampede
of the audience, in which many per-
sons were reported to have been in
jured in the rush for exits.
Annapolis, Md.-Because Of sum-
mer practice cruise, the naval acad-
envy varsity crews will not particle
pate in the Poughkeepsie regatta
this year.
New York-Bituminou coal oper-
ators, and United Mine Workers OF
America expect an agreement on new
wage scale within As hours.
Berlin (By A. PAN American
protectorate over the Ruhr as a COM
promise alternative to the French in
vasion is being proposed in Bourse
circles.
Charleston. W. Va.-Mrs. Arthur W.
Davenport, elected mayor of Hanson.
near here, declares she will not accept
office. Her reason she gives as the
duties Of the mayor of a small town
of 700 persons require too much time"
Berlin-French sporting news has
been added to the German boycott in-
dex against France. German student
fraternities seek to bar French stu
dents from universities.
Athens, Jan. 81. (By A. P.)-The
government has proclaimed amnesty
for all political offenses except in
cases where judician decisian has al
ready been given.
New York-Over 100000 people
flock to Cony Island, impelled by
touch of warm weather in Metropoli-
tan district.
New Haven, Conn.-State conven-
ton of American Association for
Recognition of Irish Republic, adopt
resolutions supporting a Republic
and protesting treaty establishing
Irish Free State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Push a WheeIbarrow All Day for IS
Cents

Chinese coolies wheel a barrow
with a 400 or 500 pound load for
hundreds of miles, over roads diff
cult to travel even on horseback!
Usually there are two men to a
barrow. The one at the handles, by
means of a strap over his shoulders,
takes much of the weight from his
arms, leaving his hands more or less
free to guide and balance the load;
the one in front drags it forward with
a 10foot rope.
Painting and straining, with sthe
sweat streaming from their half
naked bodies: pulling through foot
deep yellow dust, lifting over rocks
and dragging up hills: at night
gulping a bowl of soup or macaroni
and, half dead with fatigue, falling
asleep on the ground in the inn court
yard among the pigs, chickens and
mules-so they live, day after day.
year in and year out, with nothing
else to look forward to.
All this for SO or 60 coppers a day
or about Is cents in American money.
Is it any wonder they seek oblivion
in opium Roy Chapman Andrews
in Asia Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Moscow Beqqars

The beggars of Moscow have been
enjoying resumption of free trade
under the Soviet regime nearly as
much as the profiteers and specula-
tors.
A year or so ago, when the Govern
ment doled out everything to every
Lody, the aristocrat and the beggar
alike, and money was of very little
use, medicants virtually disappeared
from all their haunts at the various
street corners. But with the reopen
ing Of trade, and when the daily par
ade of shoppers began anew, the
beggars returned and apparently
brought lot of relatives and friends
with them.
The professional beggars of Mos
COW are a happy lot when off duty,
They congregate in vacant lots and in
hooks and corners of tumble down
buildings. where they gamble among
themselves. joke and laugh. hold
their feasts. apparently oblivious of
the past or the future, and have quite
as jolly a time as any group of aver
age individuals. The nonproffesion-
ais. men and women of the better
class of other days. who beg only as
a last resort, do not participate in
tl1cSe gatherings, WHICH are IIduc up
of the class which has always been
beggars and know nothing else of
life.
Tea is served regularly at the beg
CARS resorts, the water being heated
in big black kettles with wood fire
underneath. Tin cans and broken
cups are brought into use by the
various individuals. the scene in
some respects resembling the camps
of American tramps by the road
side in Summer.
Late in the day or during the even
ing. substantial food is served, the
beggars paying the boss beggar in
kind, or with a few rubles, for what
ever they may eat from the mess.
The boss beggar does not actually
beg himself, his chief duties being
to cook the food brought by the
others and to carry to and from their
places of work some of the beggars
unable to walk because Of their de-
formities.
When a beggars' feast Is at its
height. in Moscow. as much laughter
and as much merrymaking may be
heard as anywhere in Russia
Rochester Democrat Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Officer Is Sea Artist

John J.. Beebe, chief officer of the
Steamship President Adams of the
United States Lines, in addition tC
being one of the most cOmpeten,
navigators on the Atlantic. is con-
siderable of an artist. Passengers
travelling to and from Queenstown
Plymouth, Cherbourg and London on
the spick and span liner have become
familiar with the artistic talent OF
the chief officer.
Like a true son Of the sea, Chief
Officer Beebe's artistic talents are de-
voted almost entirely to marine sub
jects. His cabin aboard ship is filed
with his handiwork, and many art
lovers who have had the opportunity
of looking over the collection predict
a great career as painter for the
chief officer were he to abandon the
quadrant for the palette. But Mr.
Beebe is not the one who would for
sake the sea, no matter how promis-
ing the outlook ashore.
Chief Officer Beebe comes of an old
line of seafaring men. In fact, the
Beebes. went to sea as far back as
the family history can be traced The
chief officer of the President Adams
was born in Sackett's Harbor, Long
Island, a port which in the old days
gained renown for being the head
quarters of daring whalers. Mr..
Beebe,,s grandfather. Lyman Beebe,
was one of the founders of the New
York and New Jersey Pilots Asso-
citation. 1t is the men of this organi-
cation who act as pilots for all YES
sells entering or departing from the
Port of New York.
In the days of Grandfather Beebe
the pilots operated by small COM
panies in sailing vessels. A group of
pilots in those days would set out to
sea in quest of vessels desiring
guiding mariners. 1t was a common
occurrence for these little pilot craft
to proceed as far as Sable Island,
where they would cruise about in
search of transatlantic ships DESTROYS
of having a pilot take them to port.
Chief Officer Bcebc demonstrated
his ability as a navigator during the
World War when, as navigating Off
Ger of the Transport Imperator, he
guided the destinies of the great YES
sci and it's mighty hosts of dough-
boys en- route to the battlefields of
France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
New English Law
Protects Retail Buyer

The retailers of grain in England
are in the throes of readjusting their
selling methods, which have come
down to them through generations,
TO new system designed to give
greater protection to the buyer Corn,
and a variety of other similar pro-
ducts. must hcnceforth be sold by ac-
tual weight, instead of by measure.
Formerly dealers bought by weight
and sold by measure. and reaped an
undue harvest at the expense of the
consumer.
The. new unit is the hundred
weight. The old standard was the
quarter. which varied in weight &C
cordinE to the country of origin, maxi
ing it virtually impossible for anyone
not an expert to know what the ac-
tual weight was.
Today the retailer is aggrieved,
but on tho other hand the buyer is
getting square deal. The term
corn in the new law includes
wheat. barley. oats, maize. dried peas,
dried beans, linseed, and potatoes. as
well as the seed Of grass, clover,
vetches. turnips, cabbages and bects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Memorial for. First
American Killed
on Italian Front

Boston,, Jan. 21-Memorial services
for Lieut. William II. Cheney, who
was killed Foggia, Italy, five years
ago yesterday, were held Yesterday
morning at the Church of the Fran
ciscan order in Prince st. Arrange
ments for the solemn requiem mass
were made by Marchese Farrante di
Rufsano. Italian Consul. and officers
of the Italian Veterans Association.
Lieut.. Cheney. an aviator, was the
first man OF the American Expedi-
tionary Forces to Ne killed in Italy. A
requiem mass was also celebrated
yesterday ct PcterborO, N. j., and the
Italian Veterans Association sent a
beautiful wreath of flowers to be laid
on Lieut.. Chcney's casl1et.
Gen. A. w. Brewster. commanding
the First Corps Area, and French and
British officers were present at the
services. Representatives of the AM
erican Legion. and classmates OF
Lieut. Cheney at Harvard. where he
was a member Of the class of 1920,
and at st. Marks School, also at
tended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
4 Bit Of Hypnotic Illusion

Without the walls of the Monaghan
yurta the wind whistled and drove
the frozen snow sharply against the
stretched felt. Through the roar of
the wind came the sound of many
voices in mingled shouting, wailing
and laughter. felt that in such
surroundings it would not be difficult
to dumbfound wandering nomad
with miracles. This thought had
scarcely time to flash through my
mind before Tushegoun Lama sud-
denly raised his head, looked sharply
at me and said:. There is very much
unknown in Nature and skill in us
ing the, unknown produces the
miracle; but the power is given to
few. 1 want to prove it to YOU"
He stood up, pushed back his
sleeves, seized his knife and strobe
across to the shepherd. "Michik,
stand up" he ordered.
When the shepherd had risen, the
Lama quickly GnbutOoned the mans
coat and barred his chest. Suddenly
struck his knife into the shepherds
chest. The Mongol fell, all covered
with blood, a splash of which 1 no
ticed on the yellow silk of the Lama s
coat
What have you done?" I ex-
claimed.
BE STILL" he whispered.
With a few strokes of the knife, he
opened the A.ongol's chest No more
blood appeared to flow, and the face
of the shepherd was quite calm. He
was lying with his eyes closed and
appeared to be in deep and quiet
, sleep. AS the Lama began to open
his abdomen, 1 shut my eyes in fear
and horror. When I opened them a
little later, was still more aston
| ished at seeing the shepherd with
his coast still open and his breast
normal, quietly sleeping on his side
and Tushegoun Lama sitting peace
fully by the brazier, smoking his pipe
and looking into the fire in deep
thought.
1T is wonderful" 7 confessed. S'I
have never seen anything like it,"
About what are you speaking?"
asked the Lama
about your demonstration or
miracle as you call it," answered.
Il never said anything like that
he replied coldly
|! Afterwards he added: what has
happened to you this evening is a
futile demonstration. You Euro
peans will not recognize that we
dark minded nomads possess the
powers of mysterious science If you
could only see the miracles and
power of the Most Holy Tashi Lama,
when at his command the lamps and
candles before the ancient statue of
Buddha light themselves and when
the images of the gods begin to speak
and prophesy!' Black Magic
of Mongolia. by Ferdinand Ossendow-
ski. Rendered into English by Lewis
Stanton Palen, in Ash. Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Ocean Voyaoe for Health

\ sea voyage is a health invest
ment. providing the traveller avails
himself or herself of thesopportuni-
ties for strengthening stamina and
awakening jaded organs TO their nor
NAL functioning, according to the
supervising surgeon of the United
States Lines.
The officials of the big line. in
keeping with many innovations re-
Gently installed. are seeking to make
the sea voyage health reStorer and
body builder. The officials maintain
that in the course of a trans Atlantic
crossing the traveller by sincere and
systematic application to n course Of
exercise will step ashore a renovated
being.
The United States Lines, in keep
ing with its health policy. has APP
pointed aboard the larger vessels of
it's fleet gymnasium attendants who
are experts in helping folk to better
health through Indulgence in proper
exercise. All the passengers, from
the children up. may avail them
selves of the instructions and advice
of the gymnasium attendants, and
every trip finds more and more voy-
ayers taking advantage of the health
investment offered them by the line.
The children travelling on the YES
sells are quick to take advantage of
the gymnasium attractions. and are
formed into classes in which they arc
given setting-up exercises and arc
instructed in the use of some OF the
more mild of the developing ma
chimes. The children are taught how
to breathe properly and are set out
on long walks around the decks. Not
only are the little ones greatly bene-
lted by the exercise, but they are
kept amused. giving their elders an
opportunity for games and social al
fairs that might otherwise be denied
them.
The gymnasium attendants on the
Steamships George Washington ana
America are kept busy from early
morning until late at night super
yisine the exercises of the little folk
and grown-ups. Young women. anX-
ious to preserve their figures. arc
most enthusiastic over the exercises
prescribed for them and rellglousiH
follow the instructions OF the gym.
nasium man. AS a consequence OF
the exercising aboard ship. knlcker-
bockcrs and boomers are becoming
necessary part of the wardrobe OF
women travellers and are worn not
only when they exercise in the gym
nasium. but during the long walks
about the decks.
With the proper course OF exercise.
supplemented with salt baths ana
pIentv of time spent in walking !ne
decks in the open air. the nea,tn
Supervisors of the United states
lines maintain that travellers cannot
hut benefit materially by trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Postponed X. of C..
Play Set for 18th
|Cast is Strong One

II. .n n:,! 4; OF c. drama, Come Out of
49, W. Aitcnen." which was postponed
a .um Jan. % on account of the sud-
viii teath OF Rev. Father Charland,
u" ~" pe presented at the City Opera
n Mouse' Thursday evening. Jan -
n Ta.,., VIII pc on sale and checked
ma Ls Ml Drug Store Wednesday
'nG Thursday.
v., .nI entire cast has been working
m,s. aald Tor the past few weeks to
al. " - tnls show y success and it bids
| !, n, " prove equal to the profession
Bush Uuuction as given by the Adelyn
Thsat"l Players at the Jefferson
NJ. IN Portland last summer.
Nurrsv. vast a. IS headed by Miss Anna
! Of N.Y.. IN the leading feminine role
daunhsssS. o!lvia Daingerfield, eldest
ern fawr OF an impoverished south
II a ,anIiy. Miss Murray is no novice
lh,s u "a theatricals and leaves
part De improved upon in her
ths IN. me leading male role is in
brsck paDle hands of Fred S. La.
burto, VINO interprets his part as
|iIre .. frame. a northern million
NJ, 'as cleverly as any professional.
Won rso m.olnette Simpson. who has
|play. e w, in the high school
!ounrs," NJ handle the part of the
uption MISS Daingerfield. Her per-
asrd nv the part is perfect. Ber-
viii hs onoVan and George Boudreau
DainseS seen in the parts of Charles
sti;neld and Paul Daingerfield
heed , nny These two young men
soins ~ Introduction to the theatre
shaIi1 public. Miss Katherine Mar
cey mn. me part of a northern So
Porter "a and Miss Antoinettte
nrpri.ssss aer daughter. have many
1ucfsse ' Tor the patrons. Scion
jayed :, the attorney for Crane, is
nany wy Wy Louis Marquis and the
,ttemr.e oversees he meets with in his
imusips at love making are very
luliettas Everyone knows how well
eomeS,, raganucci can portray the
her hoy. part and she will be seen at
colo, uest in the part Of Amanda The
Children Aia, I'm of the Daingerfield
Frank ,,, me difficulties that beset
homa. Michaud in the part of
poet -. Lefferts. a poor, lovesick
DeLisla exceedingly funny. J. f.
asent -. as Randolph Weeks. the
! succsrt the Daingerfields, furnishes
ions fh ss OF complicated situa-
Comedy ~ provide some of the best
CON- IN the whole piece.
Ing nro,, Gut of the Kitchen" is be-
hent viz uced by special arrange.
York sa tn Samuel French of New
personssin o Is being staged under the
Hood = direction of Mrs. Walter !.
vat n,cs - one of the biggest and
lmatere oo9ctions ever ATTEMPTED bv
y Hna s IN Waterville. An unusual
lsured 1Tsning's entertainment is
lied "a. j. I've entire proceeds will he
Ien Ho.n.n;e benefit Of the new Sis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Plans Complete
For Winter Carnival

Only a few more days now to wait
and then the big winter carnival with
all its novelties and winter sports
All local organizations and societies
together with the Chamber of Com
mcrce and Merchants Bureau, arc
pushing the event to make it an occa-
sion that will long be remembered by
Waterville citizens. Not only Water
vile. but the entire State, is looking
at the Elm City this week as this car
nival is the first one to he held in the
State this year, and other cities are
anxious to find out. if it is a success.
Music has been offered in the way of a
band which will be in the parade, re-
CARELESS of weather conditions. as the
Central Maine Power Co. has offered
a car for the musicians if the tcmpera
ture is down too low to make march
ing possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Business and Pro. Women to Meet

A meeting OF the various chairmen
OF the Educational and Research
Committees of the Business and Pro-
fessional Woman's Club was called
at the Elmwood Hotel on Saturday,,
January 10Th at eleven O'Clock.
Miss Grace L. Thomas of Bangor
State Chairman of the Research
committee presided. The lewiston
Auburn club was represented by Miss
trace L. league and Miss Bertha
Bailey; Portland. by Miss Mary
Woodman, State Chairman of the Re-
search Committee: Freeport. by Miss
Margaret Ashworth: Skowhegan, by
MRS. Lena Cleveland: and Waterville.
,ey Mrs. Grace l.. Mitchell and Mrs.
Margaret Austin.
The meeting adjourned at 1890 for
utlhner at the Elmwood and was con-
nnued at 1870 when Miss Mary A..
fenney Of Portland, State President
VI the Business and Professional
Nomans club joined with the chair
men IN forming their plans for the
toming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Fight Anti-Par0chial
School Law in West

New York, Jan. 20-A legal fight
to question the validity OF the Oregon
anti -parochial school law was decid-
ed on today. following conference
between the Archbishop Of Oregon
and the supreme board Of directors Of
the knights Of Columbus. The law
recently was adopted by the voters Of
the state.
1t was charged that the Oregon
law was a violation of religious free
dom and an attack on the patriotic
usefulness Of parochial schools.
A special committee, composed Of
Supreme Advocate Luke E. Hart OF
St. Louis and Supreme Directors
William c. Prout of Boston and
Frank J. Lonergan Of Portland. Oro..
wa; named to bring the action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Bootlegger Picked
jOmcer for Customer

Brunswick, Jan. 20.-Corso Peter, an
alleged bootleggcr giving his home as
Portland, claiming "a Deer street in
that city as his residence. made the
mistake Of attempting to sell his wares
to Special Officer Charles Alexander of
the Brunswick police department this
morning. Alexander. who claimed to
be financially embarra ssed. went to the
police station and got the necessary
money from Chief Edwards. Return
ing he purchased some liquor from Pc
ter and Immediately the latter was ar
rested by Chief Edwards. Two half
pints and one half-pint of whisky were
found on Peter. who will be arraigncd
in the Brunswick municipal court
Monday morning. He was locked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
The many friends of William F

The many friends of William F.
Mills of China were saddened Sat
urday when warning OF his death
which occurred at his home Mr..
Mills was 10 years of age. He is
survived by a wife. one brother,
Horace, of North Berwick The de-
ceased was a charter member Of
Cushnoc grange. later transferring to
the local order at China. Funeral
services will be conducted from his
residence Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
The Rev. Mr.. kimball of North Vas
salhoro and Linwood Jones of China,
officiating. Interment will be made
in the Union cemetery at Naslabroro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-22
Tribute to Mozart

A million dollar theatre, rival to
the Wagner Theatre at Bayreuth. is
to be built at SalZburg, Austria. the
birthplace of Mozart. Mozart festi-
walls will be held there under the
auspices of International admirers of
the masters music.
If the spirit of Mozart was pres
ent at the laying of the cornerstone
last summer. he must have smiled
with gentle cynicism. says f. Dole
in the November Mentor Magazine,
for the great musician went without
recognition from his native place
even after he had been recognized
elsewhere,