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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Fire at Lewiston
Causes Damage $40, 00C
To Berman Stock

Lewiston, Jan. 1S.-For half an
hour all traffic was stopped at Lower
Main street. Lewiston. when fire
broke out in the cellar Of Berman's.
mems clothing and furnishing store,
81 Main street; shortly after seven
o'clock Wednesday night.
No one was able to give any ac-
curate estimate of damage. Max
Berman. proprietor of the building
believed the damage to the stock
sentative Of the creditors, who own
the stock, said the damage would
not amount to half that sum. 1t
was said the insurance on the stock
is about $4,000, although Tascus At
wood of Auburn, the receiver, had
no definite figures on hand.
The building itself was not badly
damaged. MIR. Berman said the
damage was covered by insurance.
1t is a four story brick structure,
with the store on the ground floor.
and three tenements above. Aside
from little smoke the tenants on
the second floor suffered no incon-
venience. Most of the damage was
by water and smoke.
Chief Wilfred Sampson Of the
Lewiston fire department stated that
the fire probably started from the
chimney of the furance in the cellar
A vent in the chimney, supposed tC
be covered. was found uncovered b!
the firemen. and flames issued from
it. Chief Sampson said, which started
the fire.
Policeman A. ]. Petropolos, who
saw smoke coming from the lower
corner of the store, sounded alarm
IS at 40 o'clock.
The store. formerly conducted by
Jacob Berman. has not been open
for about two months. The stock
was turned over to creditors re-
Gently.
Several persons. standing about
when the firemen were taking UP
their hose. were sprayed generously
with water when the joint of one
hose loosened. One woman was
among the wet persons.
Policeman Dan Crowley. who
stood on guard. got sprinkled a
little. Standing in the water made
him somewhat gruff. and he went sc
far as to chase questioning re-
porter from the store after the fire
was over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
DELAY ACTION ON
oERMANY'S REQUEST
FOR MORATORIUM

Paris, Jan. 1S.-(By A. P.).-
Formal discussion Of Germany's re-
quest for O moratorium. which was
to have begun tomorrow In the
reparations commission. has been
postponed for few days. and it now
seems probable that initial consid-
Grafton Of the question will not come
up until next week.
Among the most important rea-
sons advanced for this delay Is the
reliably reported effort ON the part
of Italy to arrange O compromise
between Paris and Berlin, with Italy
as mediator Of the present differ
enceS.
Although Italy approved the
French policy Of economic seizures
in the Euhr valley, it is now clear
that Premier Mussolini does not ap-
prove of the extensive military OPP
erations which the French declare
were made necessary by the German
policy of passive resistance.
In well informed diplomatic cir
cles it is explained that, while Italy
does not intend formally to with
draw her present cooperation in the
1tunr movement, all the EFFORTS OF
Signor Mussolini are toward an
agreement between France and Ger
many which will make extensive
military operations unnecessary.
Certain important reparation ex-
perts also have been working on a
plan during the last two weeks
which, it is hoped. may pave the way
for an Allied settlement, including
Grpat Rritajn IN tho Who1o junction
of reparations.
The plan will be discussed in the
press before being presented to the
various governments, but these, in
Guiding the United States. may be
informed of it through their respec-
tive representatives. TIE plan is
based on the supposition1fhat Amer
lea may. directly or by Implication,
reduce the Rritish debt hu nne~half
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Waterville High Notes

Both boys and girls basketball
teams of Waterville nigh school
play away from home tonight; the
boys facing the Skowhegan five and
the girls with Cony high school. in
Augusta.
The boys are looking forward to
a victory but are all primed for a
stiff fight The lineup will probably
be as follows: Saucier. IF: Clapp-
rood. If: Armstrong. C.; Potter. rg.
and Larrabee. lg.
The girls team will journey to
Augusta and fight their hardest to
keep their slate clean. So far they
have not met reverse and do not
intend to tonight. The probable line
up will be. MacPhee, RI: Simpson.
If: Head. JIG; Grondin, SC; Wellman.
. rig: HarloWe, lg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
NEWS BRIEFS

Londonderry Berkeley Portman.
third viscount Portman, died today
in Dorset. Viscount Portman was
born in 1860 and succeeded his father
in 1919.
Budajest-The allied military con-
troll commission which has been in
vestigating reports of military acti-
vities along the Rumanian border,
announces that it found nothing to
substantiate the recent rumors which
caused excitement here.
Washington-The total value Of
American merchandise exports dur
ing 1922 according to statistics made
public today by the Department of
Commere, was $3,S31,516,733, COM
pared with 1856 during 1921,
and $1,4S4,01S,292 in 1913.
Pittsburgh-Ten cents barrel was
added to the purchasing price of
Pennsylvania crude oil by the princi-
pal purchasing agencies here at the
opening of the market today, making
the price $345. 1t is the second adj
vance this week.
Boston-Officials searchcing the
steamer Savoya which arrived from
Trieste yesterday, for contraband
liuor, found seven stowaways in her
after peak today. The men were
brought before immigration authori-
ties and ordered deported. Another
stowaway on the vessel was caught
yesterday.
Wallingford, Conn-F'ire destroyed
the building of the Young Mems To-
tai Abstinence Society here today,
with a loss estimated at $4,000. The
fire was believed to have started from
an overheated boiler.
1 al, 10
| IS, who for % years served as treas
urer of the American Federation OF
| Labor and who also was secretary
of the American International Tail
ors' Union for many years, died last
night at his home here.
I New York.-Reuben Norkin. pro.
prietor of a welding shop in the
Bronx, was convicted by Bronx
county jury early today Of first de-
gree murder for completely in the
]! Staying of Mrs. Jennie Becker, whose
| husband. Abraham, is in the death
house at Sing Sing awaiting execu-
ton for the crime.
| Gloversville. n. "a coincidence
in deaths occurred here yesterday
when two brothers. John P. Croft.
"a, and Dwella Croft, "a, died at
| their respective homes at exactly the
| same HOuT anu llliIutC. DOll llau
been in failing health for some time.
New York.-The entire estate of
William II. Moore. known as
Judge" Moore, capitalist. lawyer
and horseman, who died last week,
estimated by an executor at between
$1O,OOO.OOO and S3O.OOO,OOO was left
to his widow, Ada Small Moore. and
his two sons, Edward Small Moore
| and Paul Moore. The will was filed
yesterday for probate.
| Kovno. ithuania.-Premier Car
vanauskas informed the Diet today
| that Lithuania would not accept any
| decision of the council of ambassa-
| doris regarding Memel unless it re-
| fiected the will of the population OF
that territory.
( Cork.-(By A. P.)-Sean McGrath
| and Seamus Murphy, the two in
I. spectors kidnapped Yesterday at a
! meeting of the board of guardians.
! have returned here. They refused
to talk of their adventure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Mary NJ. Rollins

Funeral services for the late
Mary NJ. Rollins, wife of l.. w. Rol-
Inns, who died at her home on II
Dalton street Wednesday, will be
conducted from the home this af-
ternoon. at 2 o'clock. Rev. w. A.
Smith. pastor of the Congregation
alist church, officiating. Mrs. Rol-
Inns was born in Albion. but when a
young lady moved with her family
to China, where she remained until
her marriage to Mr.. Rollins in 1915
In 1888 the family moved to Water
vile where they have since made
their home. Mrs. Rollins was reg
ular attendant of the Congregation
alist church of this city and devoted
much time to it's work. She is sur
vived by her husband, two sons
Frank N. and Fred w. of this city
a sister. Mrs. J. A. Mallett, of this
city, and a brother, Charles Maine
of China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

On the eve of our departure for
Sianfu, while We were quietly smok-
ing behind the paper screen that sep
arated the main room from the tenn
pie courtyard, we suddenly heard
just in front of us shot and the
sound of falling body and heart
rending means. We dashed out
and found a man lying on the floor
While one of the brigands was I'M
concernedly reloading his Mauser
pistol. Our boy" An. who for fif-
teen years had been mo. 1" in the
German Legation, was in state of
great excitement. With consider
able difficulty we learned that the
brigand had been showing An his
pistol, and that An had discharged it
accidentally. 1t was fortunate for
us that the villager who got the bull
let was standing in the doorway. for
Captain Collins was sitting in the
direct line of fire and otherwise
would have been killed. I did my
best for the wounded man. but the
bullet had smashed the femur and
I knew he would never walk again.
His leg should have come off, but I
had no facilities for amputating it
there, and even if 1 could have per-
formed the operation, his family
would not have consented.
The next morning An settled. the
matter with the wounded man for
$50 $50 in United States curren-
cy.) The mans mother was in a
frenzied state until the money had
been paid.
Three days in sianfu were few
enough, but both of us had so much
to do in Picking that we could not
linger. Almost Immediately after
we set off again, An, our hoy" be-
came very much depressed. He had
whereby he 'lost face" and he de-
cided that the man whom he had
shot at Lingtaimiao must have died
and that the mans spirit was pur-
suing him in revenge. This sounds
absurd to Westerner, but it is
very real to a Chinese. He knows,
for example. that an enemy who
wishes to haunt him may commit
suicide on his door step. in order to
accomplish that end. Ans despond-
ency at the idea of ghostly persecu-
ton increased until finally he lost
his mind. Argue as we would. he
answered only that the man was
dead. that the spirit was following
him and that he too must die-there
was no other course. His misery
came to climax at Kwangyingtang
He awoke us at one o'clock in the
morning and begged me to kill him
or at least to lend him my rife so
that he might commit suicide. We
got him safely to Picking. and I sent
one of my servants to attend him in
his own home. but he finally disap-
peared and jumped into the canal. He
had no luck even in this effort to
bring about his own death. for the
water reached only to his waist and
a policeman fished him out. Now he
is in hospital. hopelessly insane.
The man who was shot did not die.
but for poor An mental suggestion
caused a tragedy.-From The Quest
of the Golden Fleece. by Roy Chap
man Andrews. in Asia Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Final Vote Today
On Capper Farm
Credits Legislation

Washington, Jan. 18.-Arrange-
mentS for a final vote tomorrow on
the Capper bill, the first of the farm
credits measures to be taken up, were
made by the Senate late today after
another day of general discussion. In
view of the delay on the bill, which
was scheduled to pass last Monday.
leaders today obtained unanimous
consent to close the debate tomorrow
AZ O'Clock and a vote, expected to
be almost, if not entirely unanimous,
is due to fallow.
All attempts to amend the bill were
resisted successfully today. The Sen
ate rejected, 46 to 81, a rider by
Senator Dial, Democrat, South Caro-
| lima. designed to. amend the cotton
futures trading law and, by q vote
of 4 6 to 81, an amendment by Sena-
tor Fletcher, Democrat, Florida, pro-
posing private management of farm
| land banks when federal capital is in
minority.
The Fletcher amendment led to a
prolonged debate in which the Sena-
tors disputed the measure of federal
support behind the farm land banks
because of government appointment
of directors to their management, in
accordance with the law.
Another amendment rejected was
by Senator Simmons, Democrat.
North Carolina, proposing that loans
be made to farmers on chattel mort
cages by the cooperative credit AS
sociations provided in the bill.
Senator Trammol, Democrat, Flo
rida, offered an amendment providing
for loans by the proposed associations
upon farm real estate up to fifty per
cent of its value. He said that far
mcrs could not get necessary credit
solely upon their crops. His amend
ment was opposed by Chairman Nc
Lean and Senator Glass, ADemocrat,
Virginia. who said that through the
farm land banks the farmer had a
medium for obtaining loans upon
was left pending for disposal tomrr-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Odd Claims on Uncle car1's Treasury

From the birth of this Nation down
to the present day, it has been the
custom for many persons in all sec
tons of the country to so upon'the
theory that the Treasury in Wash
ngton was in constant danger of
oIerflowing, and that bins of gold
and silver coin and bundles of green
backs were spilling out into the
streets and were swept away in the
cutters.
They think they may relieve the
pressure by filing strange and Won
dcrful claims.
In the minds of a great many men
and women Uncle Sam is pictured as
| benevolent and easy-going old gen.
tlcman who hasn't blessed thing in
he world to do except stand at the
open doors of the Treasury with n
long handled shovel, ready and eager
at any old time of the day or night
to scoop out the golden coin to any
one who happens to make a claim for
anything from their great-grandpa's
Sunday coat and trousers that disap-
pearcd during the Revolution, to a
lost mule or Liberty bond of the
present period.
OF course all claims against the
government are not unreasonable.
Many of them are just and honest.
and, in due course of time, are
properly paid. OF this latter class of
claimants was George Washington.
During the long and discouraging
years of the Revolution it was often
necessary for Gen. Washington to dig
deep into his own pockets in order to
defray his personal expenses and for
the employment of secret Serviee men
and various other things incidental
to the winning of the war.-Nashua
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Lens Factory
Being Run by
EX.Seryice Man

One Of the most interesting indus
tries In Waterville is that OF making
optical lens, and no doubt is an in
oustry very little known to most of
Inc citizens. DO you that wear
glasses ever wonder how the small
pieces Of glass were made SO that
eacn person whose eyes are of differ
eht visions can be made to see
equally we'll?
Inc lens factory in Waterville is
run by Harry w. Drawn, an ex-
se'.ce man, who most every one
~ Town knows, and when he is not
ousy, Is very obliging in showing
p.Uple around and explaining the
u,nerent machines are, what partic-
.as part each plays in perfecting a
s ,s that restores sight to eyes
lenses.
q. Mr.. Drawn gave the following
terday: 0
I, " Is generally accepted that lens
"a "a convex or concave glass adapted
tsr, changing the direction of the
ch. s OF light, and thus seemingly,
Hlhanslng the position of the object.
av ns. plain piece of glass with
lens. 'u VII us surface Is d
n,,oa.nalng the lens is a rather COM
iasa tso piece of work, but the main
NM ~ That a blank lens is placed
mir,,m machine which revolves and a
t~a.u ure Of emery dust placed be-
wear . buffer and the glass. This
hess % me lens to the proper thick
corS;. ana concaves or convexes &C
rnach;es to the adjustment of the
inn ne. The next step is polish
ussds sno What do you suppose is
Brar. Pure. simple rouge. Mr..
vom.a says 1t is the same kind that
year. sn nave been known to use,
toda~ ago. OF course, none Of them
Th; ss would think of such a thing,
which euge is placed on a felt pad,
Eyerv,ssar hs on the lens, and. presto!
M lung ~ Is already for the frame
The f,. .aere is one more step before
the lanes are reached and that is
been Aspection. after each lens has
Brav, sFound and polished. Mr.
BUS ~ ays that it is just as danger.
is too I Hoiish a lens too much as II
il NAV tle, owing to the fact that
nsnec., De put out of focus. The
must S.. calls for an expert, who
lense. eetermine whether or not the
fectlv gre gre OF the right thickness, per.
and .hoIsned. and Of the right size
h. ths 10 mt the frames wanted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Snow Damages
Roofs of Homes

The heavy fall of snow has caused
great damage to many of the fine
residences in this CITY,. On several
of the homes several feet of snow
has become packed on the roof and
the heat from the inside causing the
bottom layers to slowly thaw. which
has run to the caves and then frozen.
This causes sort of dam to be
formed which holds the water back
and causes 1t to work under the
shingles and down into the rooms.
running in many cases the plastering
and wall paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Why Arita Porcelain Ranks Hioh

The porcelain produced at Arita,
Japan. holds its high rank because of
its artistic finish and durability. II
Is made of the white clay known
as kaolin, extensive deposits of which
are found in the vicinity. Pottery
works in Arita have been in exist
ence since the Sixteenth century. Ar
tia Is IN the western part Of the is
land OF Kiushiu. about So miles north
OF Nagasaki. with which 1t has rail-
way connection.-Cleveland News -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

The Independent Order of Forest
crs will have joint installation of
Co0t Yolando. No. 439 and Court
Scbasticook No. 1895, Monday even
ing at $3.50. A chicken pie supper
will be served to the members at
$50. Ceremonies will start at $3.50.
The Chief Senior woodward, Alfred
J. Turcotte, will be master of cere-
monies. Members may invite a friend.
Sawyer's orchestra will furnish music
for the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
DR.. Young Funeral
At Church of st. Paul

Boston. Jan. .1S.-Funeral services
will be held in the cathedral church of
St. Paul tomorrow afternoon for DR..
Ernest e. Young, suregon-in-chief at
the Boston City hospital. who died yes
terday of pneumonia. DR.. Young was
born in Brunswick, Me-. in 1869. and
was graduated from Bowdoin College
in 1898 and from the Harvard Medical
school in 1896. He was an overseer of
Bowdoin College ard an instructor at
the Harvard Medical school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Begin Alterations
On ElmWO0d Hotel

Extensive alterations were started
yesterday at the Elmwood Hotel. which
is under the management of Mr.. Wood
and which is considered one Of the fin
est hotels at the present time in CEN
trail Maine. The work started yestcr-
day was in the lobby. which will be
somewhat enlarged and thoroughly re-
modelled. All of the wooden beds in
the sleeping rooms will be changed to
iron or brass. and in the spring % ad-
ditional rooms Arc to be built on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Shot in Bullet : proof Coat

proof vest invented by. Albert
Schwartz, of New York, Pierpont
Potter, an employee. allowed an OPP
ening between two strips of the steel
armor and when q demonstration
shot was fired the bullet penetrated
his body near the heart. The invent
or's assistant later donned the vest
and Schwartz fired five shots at him,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

In a bowling match Thursday eve
ming at the Colonial alleys between a
two man team representing Butter
fields restaurant and one represent
ing the BARRIERS, the former won by
a score Of 1014 pins for six strings
against 1909. Butterfield's team was
composed Of Philip Jacques and
Frank Hamilton and the BARRIERS were
represented by Thomas and Horace
SeYenia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

At the annual meeting of the Uni
versalist church it was voted to re-
tain the services of Rev. Charles
Knickerbocker for the year of 1929
1t is understood that Mr.. Knicker-
booker on account of the good work
that he has done during the past
year will receive a substantial in
crease in salary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Mr.. McAllister of the Maine Chair
Company of Burnham. was in Wa
terville recently and reports that his
industry is enlarging every day. Mr..
McAllister has thought seriously of
putting a similar factory in this city
If proper arrangements can be made
and a good site secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Tuesday-Phi Delta Theta VS.. Alpha
Tau Omega; Delta Kappa Epsilon VS..
Alpha.
Wednesday - Delta Epsilon VS..
lambda Chi Alpha; Alpha VS.. Nom
Fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

The many friends Of Prof. Ash
croft of Colby College. will be
pleased to hear that he is out once
more after a short illness His wife
and child, who have also been sick,
are recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

The annual meeting of the Water
vile Historical Society will be held
this evening at 7.3O at the Society's
room In the Public Library. All of
the reports will be read and election
OF officers will take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

A Bohemian glass polisher has con-
structed q clock which, with the ex-
ception of the springs. 10 made en-
tirely Of glass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

That electricity could be conducted
practically unlimited distances by
means of wires or threads was dis
covered by Stephen Gray In 1922
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

MISS Emmie Thipper of Pittsf1eld and
Pearl Henett of Saco were callers in
Watcrville Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
AUGUSTA LOCALS:

Remember the American Legion
dance given by the Frank E. Good
rich Post No. 8 in the City hall,
Hallowell this evening.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Lester Larraby State agent for the
New York Life Insurance Company
Is spending a few days in Water
vile. Mr.. Larrabee is planning on
putting an Office in this city in the
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Mis-, Iinnie Gilman who has been
visiting her mother Mrs. Martha Gill
man in Skowhegan has resumed her
duties at the Silver theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

President Arthur J. Roberts has an
nounced that the Christmas donations
to the college We're highly successful
this year. More than three hundred
loyal graduates of the college sent
their subscriptions to the president in
answer to his appeal for funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Frat Basketball Standino

With the first round of the inter-
mural basketball games completed, the
standing of the various fraternities is
as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Mrs. Mary King and Miss Edna
King Of Skowhegan are at the home
Of Mrs. Kings daughter, Mrs. Flor
ence Bourgoin of this city who is
very III,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

c. 0. Beals of Augusta was in Wat
erville the first of the week on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Mrs. Alvin Brown, Miss Vera
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Irving E. Hail.,
Mrs. Margaret Clifford and Mrs. Hor-
ace Clifford of Clinton constituted a
shopping party in Elm City recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

daughter, Edna Marralyn, was born
10 Mr. and Mrs. Ora T. Brewer Of this
city January II.