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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Hot Springs, Ark. May 15-(By
A. P)-Hot Springs, swept by
flood and fame, tonight slowly was
recovering from the effects of the
storm which late yesterday sent
torrent sweeping down from the
mountainside, leaving in its wake a
trail of destruction which in none
tary loss is estimated we'll in excess
of million dollars.
While the property loss will be
heavy, only one person was reported
seriously hurt.
The Marquette Hotel and nearly
a score of business buildings we're
in ruins as a result of a fire which
came after the torrent.
Central Avenue, principal business
thoroughfare of Hot Springs. last
night was a seething whirl of waters,
poured down from the mountains
and drained from two natural basins
TO the north. formed by a range of
mountains which take the shape of
giant horseshoe.
Hot Springs. n city of approx
mately 14.UOD persons ncStles on the
side of two mountains. sloping down
to Il point scarcely wide enough TO
accommodate Central Avenue.
Through this street, fed by two con-
Meeting streets running from the
end of Central Avenue, similar to
the wings of "I." the floods ragged
and tore. Asphalt pavement was
tossed to the sidewalks, through
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
NARROW ESCAPE
OF MAJORS SON

Tentsin, May 15.-(By A. P.)-The
little son Of Major Roland Finger,
American army officer. who was cap
turcd with his father by the Suchow
bandits and later released. barely es-
capped death at the hands of the brig
alldE, according to advices brought out
from the mountain stronghold by ban
dit express" as the carriers opcrat-
ing between the robbers headquarters
ana l.lnchcnE are called.
Young rinCcr was unable to keep up
with the column Of hostages as it was
forced at high speed over the rocky
ground following the raidng Of the
:ihansha-Peking express. one of the
gang. impatient at tho youngstcr as he
Jagged behind, hit him and then aimed
4 rifle at his head. apparently with
tie intention Of shooting him An
other captive. Irenchman named
Eorubc. intcrposcd and carried young
linGCr over the mountain trail
throughout the night
That the leaders Of tho bandits arc
highly educated, Intelligent men, de-
tcrmincG that their demands shall he
mot. aud showing little if any faith in
promises made by Chinese authorities.
are among statements mad, Ky Roy
Anderson. American. who has returned
from the robbers stronghold.
Anderson said his negotiations We're
without result. since the leaders OF tho
-hrigands asserted any agreement made
hy the Chinese authorities must he
backed ~ tho pledges Of a responsible
foreigner. He declared that the vii
layers of the neiShhorhood either are
frankly in league with tn" bandits or
NIX. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Deadlock Holds
Over Payment U. S.
Costs in Rhineland

Paris. May 1.-THE deadlock be
tween the allies and the United
States on a final agreement for pay
ment of the American army costs in
the Rhineland remained unbrokCn
after another session this afternoon.
when the text of the proposed accord
was again examined. 1t was found
that the disputed point, whether the
allies will he permitted to abrocatc
the agreement in case the United
States purSues directly the collec-
tion of war DAMAGES from Germany.
must again be referred TO the allied
governments.
Eliot 'Wadsworth, representing the
American Treasury department, is
understood to have remained firm in
demanding liberality Of action for tho
United States on the question Of war
damages. while the allied delegates
were equally unmoved III upholdinG
their theory that. if the United
states proceeds to collect war dam
ages from Germany. She can at the
same time collect her own occup2-
tional expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Open Board Walk
at COney Island

New York May 1.-the $1,000
600 Riegelmann boardwalk. by
which city officials hope to raise the
tone of Coney Island. was formally
opened this afternoon with speech
making. fiagraising and a military
review.
The crowds of hundreds of thou
sands which had been expected to
turn out for the ceremonies. dwin-
died to about 10000 in the face of
lowering skies and a chilly, pene-
trating fog.
The fog necessitated cancellation
of one of the most spectacular fea-
lures of the program-an aerial bat
tie in which 80 planes from the
army air service station at Mitchell
Field had been scheduled to parti-
cipate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Gompers Attacks
Court Ruling on D. c.
Minimum Wage Law

Washington. May 1.-THE Su-
premc Courts decision declaring un-
constitutional the District of Column
bia minimum wage law for women
and girls was assailed by Samuel
Gompers. president Of the American
Federation Of Labor and other
speakers today OF a conference
called by the National Womens
Trade Union League to consider the
effects of the decision.
Mr.. Gompers declared the great
est wrong" in the minimum wage
law decision was that Justice Suth-
crland. in the majority opinion.
likened the labor of woman to
the purchase of shin bone over
the counter to make soup" thus
orerturning the ''nrinCiple which we
thought was contained in the Clay
ton act that the labor of a human
being is not a commodity or article
Of commerce."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
DEPTH OF FEELING
Ab0U UT RELIGION
SAYS BISH. CA|L0R

VI 'l"iio' NC May l3.--'Do not be
timid about bringing the Truth to the
souls of peopla who arc bu,cr,, for -
No,
'''A'i'e d sie't oeai ABOUT re-
nslon at TINS time and there is real
depth of feeling about it." was tho lny.
noto of , toll h,. pi.,,> r,.-
,,,-
'"'N N''''oi' ptcsioeht OF me Natlon-
al Council of the Episcopal Church, at
the oDcninc of the 104tb annual CON
ye,.;o,, 90 ~ 1;. 80
N''' '40e'e - -h"iilc mere
TO-DAY.
The bishop cmphasiZcd the value of
personal touch" in the work of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
MISSING SWEDISH
singer FOUND IN HUB
EXPLAINS ABSENCE:

Boston, Mass, May 15-I.Ydia
Lindsrcn grand opera singer, other
wise known IS the Swedish night
ingale," who was sought by the po-
lice of New York after her disap-
pcarance in that city yesterday, was
at the home of friends in Winthrop
tonight. She explained that the
mystery of her disappearance from
New York was nothing more than a
case of misunderstanding resulting
when her husband, Raoul Quirzc,
1alled to receive a message which
she sent him.
After waiting at an appointed
place where she was to have met
hcr husband Yesterday, the singer
said, she decided that either he or
she had made a mistake in the time
or place, and, not wishing to lose a
day, she sent him a telegram and
proceeded to carry out her plan of
coming TO Boston to see about her
citizenship papers.
Her anxiety about her citizenship
papers, it was divulged. ccntcrs
about European tour which she
intends making soon and she was
very eager that She might he able
to sail as an American citizen
Il am so sorry to have caused all
this excitement" she said tonight
when | saw in the papers that |
was missing 7 just couldn't believe
that they meant me. But I sent a
telegram to my husband telling him
that | was all right and now | have
received one from him. lie says he
suppose we will so back to New
is coming here Immediately 50 1
York toa Their"
Mr.. Quirze. fearing that his wife
had met with misadvcnturc. today
informed the New York police that
she had disappeared while wearing
jewels valued at $4,000.
The singer was first located by
scarchcrs in the immigration offices
in the Boston post office building.
She told Enumeration officials that
sc hoped to complete tho formaliticS
connected With taking out her citi-
zcnShip papers and WAS much con-
CCfncd when she learned that the
required length Of residence in the
United States had not been fulfilled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
ELLIS HEAD n. E.
NEWSPAPER ASSO.

Boston. Mass. May 1J-Theodore
r. Ellis of the Worcester Telegram
Gazette was elected president of the
New England Daily Newspaper AS
ISOLATION at the annual meeting of
that body here today. Other officers
are:
Vice president. Samuel +. Hud-
son. Woonsocket, r. L.. Can; secre-
tary. Robert l.. Wright. Haverhill
Gazette: treasurer. Albert IL. Fuller.
Brockton Enterprise. Seven govern
ors were elected as follows: James
II. Murray. New Bedford Standard
Mercury: John ID. Plummer, Spring
field Mon: William j. Pape.
Waterbury RepuhliCan-American;
William II. Dow. Portland Express:
John A. Muchling, Manchester. n.
H.. Tnion-Leader; Allison Stone.
Providence Journal: and Frank +.
Langley, Barre VT. Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

New York. May 15-Appcaling to
the manufacturers of the nation to
endeavor to perform fully their obli
cations as citizens, as one of the
surcst means of promoting industrial
peace and prosperity, John j. EdGer-
ton, president OF the National Assoc
citation of Manufacturers, today de-
liVercd his annual address to the asso-
citation at their annual convention
in the Waldorf Astoria hotel. Mr.
Edgertou said that as this great ma
ton was built on an industrial foun-
dalton, the high and lofty principles
for which the country stands, can
only be upheld by the fullest interest
and active initiative of its leaders
in industry.
Mr.. EdsCrton discussed among
other things: tariff, taxation, which
lie said was the most important eco
monte question before the people
today: the bonus, saying that indus
Continued on Page 3--Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Worcester, Mass, May 15-Dr. Ar
thur Gordon Webster, internationally
known scientist and physicist. and a
member of the Clark University fac
ulty for more than 80 years, COM
mitted suicide in the university
laboratory today. His associates eX
pressed the belief tonight that his act
was prompted because he believed his
research work and accomplishments
in physics were not appreciated by
his contemporaries.
While Il class in physics awaited
him in an adjoining lecturo room, Dr.
Webster retired to his private office
on the second floor of the building
ard fatally wounded himself by firing
two shots in his head with a revolver
which he had purchased but a few
hours before. He died an hour later.
President Wallace w. Atwood, re-
turning tonight, from New Hamp-
shire. was shocked by the news of
DR.. Webster's suicide. He said that
only last night he had conferred with
him regarding an appropriation for
the department and that DR.. Webster
at that time seemed interested in his
work and plans for the future.
DIR. Robert II. Goddard, a member
Of the university faculty closely as
ISOLATED with DR.. Webster. interpre-
ted a note which the dead professor
left for his son Condor, as in1icat-
ing he had committed suicide because
he felt that his work and inveStiga-
tons dealing with the subject of
Physics had been unappreciated and
had brought but little financial re-
enumeration.
The farewell note which Or. Web
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Driver Killed
When Auto Scares
[ Pair of Horses

Portland. Nc. May 1J-Jamcs W.
Thornc, 60 years Old. S. Myrtle
street, was Killed carly tonight
when thrown from two-horsc
wagon after an automobile driven
by Ralph d. Brooks, insurance
broker. skiddcd on the street rail
way tracks and bumped into the
rear of his vehicle. Mr.. Thornc
died of internal injuries on the way
to the hospital. Before the horses
were stopped after q half mile run
the wagon coliidcd with another
auto. damaging it seriously. The
police hold Mr.. Brooks blamclcss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Says Movies VIII
Take Place Black
Board and Text Books

New York, May 15.--Thc children
OF today's school children will get
their education at schools in which
the movie screen will supplant the
blackboard and the motion picture
MN VIII take the place of text books,
IhomaS y. Edison predicted today
at the investigation by federal trade
commission officials of charges THAI
the Famous Players Lasky Corpora
ton and six allied organizations
constitute a motion picture trust
The famous player was called for
the purpose of developing the i'm
portancc of the film industry and its
possibilities for the future.
lie disclosed for the first time cx-
amples of school children which he
said had convinced him that so per
cent of all knowledge is received
through tho eye and that motion
pictures are 100 per cent for its dis
SCmination.
Il have made 4 good many expert
mcnts in the line of teaching chill.
drCn by other methods than books"
Mr.. Edison told the commission. Il
made an experiment with n lot of
pictures to teach children chemistry.
| got II children and asked them to
write down what they had learned
L
was amazed that such n complicated
subject as chemistry was readily
graspcd by them to n large extent
through pictures. The parts of the
pictures they did not understand, T
did over and over again, until they
finally understood the entire pic
turc."
what in your opinion. Is the fu-
turc growth of tho motion picture?'
Mr.. Edison was asked.
81 think motion pictures have just
started" he said, land it is my opin-
ion that in 20 years children will be
taught through pictures and not
through books"
Asked his opinion as to the general
influence over the people of motion
picture films. Mr.. Edison said: 1.-THE
motion picture is the most powerful
avenue of influencing people. and
will increase from year to year."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
To Revamp Traffic
Regulations Portland

Portland. Maine, May 15.-Re-
arrangement of Portland's traffic
regulations TO make passage through
the city easier for automobile tour
lists will be made by Chief of Police
Irving S. Watts. He will split traf-
tic where it enters the city from the
south, sending cars bound for shore
resorts over one route and those
bound to the mountain and lake re-
sorts BY another. He will name Ger
tain streets as one way thorough
fares and extend parking rcgula-
tons to clear them for the heavy
summer travel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Seek Speedy Hearing
Pothier Indicted for
Staying Cronkhite

Boston, May 1.-THE United states
circuit court Of appeals today took I'M
der advise mont a motion to assign a
cate for speedy hearing of the appeal
on Roland X. Pothlcr Of Providence.
VINO is under indictment in the state
"l Washington on th" charge Of killing
mayor Alexander I. Cronllhitc at Camp
Lewis is that state.
I"lhicr brought a petition for writ
81 hahcaS corpus in the United States
"StrIct court of Rhode Island. 1t was
"ehaed. Then he appealed to the su-
preme court. that body sending it back
70 the circuit court of appeals. In or
alnar% course this would not be heard
before next fall
Io,hlcr has been in Jail in Cranston
H. l., since last October when he was
arrested. The alleged murder occurred
October IS. 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
High Wind Topples
Houses, Injuries Score
III Byesville, Ohio

Cambridge. Ohio. May lahore
tI'ah score Of persons were in
Jufcd, one perhaps fatally, tonight
Miicn near tornado swept over
nNesVlllc, five miles south of here.
rllty houses were either blown down
or unroofed, accordin gto reports re-
r,elVed over crippled communication
lines.
Charles Griffith, 65. was crushed
Whcn his home was destroyed and
,as Geath is expected. Anna Reed,
10. was severely hurt when the house
occupied by her parents was blown
Town. Most of the injured were
S'fuck by falling or flying debris. a
AcaNy rain preceded the high wind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
HARVEY GUEST
AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington, May 15.-Georsc 1ar-
vcy. amba ssador to Great Britain, ar
rived in Washington unexpectedly TINS
evening and went directly to the NhIte
House. where he will be the guest of
President and Mrs Harding for several
days.
The arrival of Mr.. Harvey brought
the president into touch during the
day with each of the three American
cnvoys who returned TO the United
States last Saturday. Alanson T.
Houghton. ambassador to Germany,
end Cyrus f. Woods, former ambassa-
dor to Spain, and recently appointed
amba ssador to Japan. called on the
president earlier in the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Forecast Gale
for New England

washington, May 1J-The wealth.
or bureau tonight issued the follow
ing storm warming:
Southwest storm warnings dis
played on the Atlantic coast from
Norfolk, Va. to Passport Me. in
crcasinE southcrly winds tonight. be
coming strong and possibly reaching
gale force late tonight or Wcdnes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
2 Dead in Crash
Trolley, Motorcycle

Providence. r. T.. May 15-One
young man was instantly killed and
another fatally injured in a head
on crash between a motorcycle and
Il one-man trolley in North Provi-
dencc today. Jack SoWden of Gran
iteville, owner and operator of the
motorcycle. was dead when picked
up. Harry Morgan. Jr.. messenger.
died an hour and a half later at the
Rhode Island Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Pressure Isle Farm
Buildings Destroyed
by Fire, Loss S25,0O0

Pressure Isle, Nc. May 15.-Fire Of
unknown origin today destroyed the
farm buildings of George Akelcy near
here. Two horses, four cows and q
burned. as well as farm machinery and
a quantity of seed potatoes. The loss
was estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
TEXAS TORNADO
TOLL REACHES 20

Colorado, Texas, May u The
death list was increased to q today
by the finding of four additional vic
Tins of the tornado which swept
Mitchell county carly yesterday. The
list of injured contains about 200
names. a large majority Of them
NcXicans. Property loss Will prob
ably reach 100000, according to lat
est reports. Three hundred persons
are homeless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Demand for Labor
All Parts Country

demands for al classes of skilled la
Dor, skilled mechanics and farm
hands have practically put an end
to unemployment in every section of
the country. the Department of La
Dor reported today in an analysis
covering conditions during April.
THE predicted shortage of COM
petont farm labor" the report said,
is now already a fact"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Mass. House Rejects
Tax on Gasoline

Boston. May 15.-The House of
Representatives today defeated lis,
to 113. the proposal to impose a tax
OF 2 cents 4 gallon on gasolenc. The
debate was among the most spirited
in recent years. After the vote a
motion was made to reconsider and
after further debate. it was voted to
postpone action on that motion until
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Shanghai. May Icy A. P.)-Thc
Suchow bandits have moved their for
ciSn Captivcs 10 miles farther back
into the mountains behind Linchcng.
according to adviccs received here
carly this morning
This action in carrying their prison.
crs still farther into the hills is taken
as strategic movement by the brig
ands to impress the Picking govern
mont on the eve of negotiations for the
release of the foreigners.
Shanghai. May 15.-By A. P.)-Mcs-
sages arc being received regularly by
General Tsao-Kun, general of the
Chihli-Shantung and Honan forces.
from the Linchcng captivcs. The mes
sagos concur in the statement that
there is no hope for q settlement UNI
less the full terms of the bandits are
London, May 15.-(By A. P)-De-
spatches from Pcking say the Chinese
bandits have repudiatcd their agree
mcnt to release the foreigners they
hold captive. 1t is believed here this
is the construction Picking puts upon
the demands of the bandits, reported
from Shanghai. that the foreign diDlo-
matte representatives guarantee the
carrying out by the Chinese govern
mcnt Of the terms the bandits fixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Number Killed in
Anti-Jap Riots
Province of Shanghai

Shanghai. May 15.-G3y \. PD-
Several persons were killed today and
a largo number of others injured in
anti-Japanosc riots at Shangii, pro-
vince Of IIupehc. when the antiJap-
anosc demonstrators boarded q Jos"
river steamer. A Japanese armored
gunboat has been sent at full speed
from Hankow to the scene of the
trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
General Forecast

The southwestern storm has moved
nOrthcastWard and its center was
over Illinois Tuesday night Another
disturbance was over the far south
west and still another over the far
northwest Tuesday night.
The storm central over Illinois
Tuesday night will move east-north-
eastward attended by showers and
probably thunderstorms almost gem
orally in the Washington forecast
district "Wednesday and it will be
followed by generally fair weather
Thursday except that showers will
probably continue in portions of the
Atlantic states Thursday morning.
Colder weather will overspread the
Atlantic states Wednesday night or
Thursday. Storm warnings are dis
played on the Atlantic coast from
Norfolk, Va. to PASSPORT. Me.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong southcrly possibly of gale
force and weather overcast, thick
and shoWcry Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
More May Chills
Says Weather Man

Washington, May 15-Another
cold wave is headed eastward, the
weather bureau reported tonight,
and is due to overspread the terri
tory east of the Mississippi by to-
morrow night. The cold wave will
follow storm reported central over
Illinois tonight which the weather
bureau says will sweep east during
the night and tomorrow Clear skies
but considerably colder weather"
will then prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
FACULTY MEMBER
CLARK UNIVERSITY
TAKES own LIFE
Dr.. Arthur Webster Despond-
ent Because Work Was
Not Appreciated

With Glass In Physics Awaiting
Fatally Wounds Self With Re-
yolver-Note Left Says Work Was
n FaiIurc-Rcfcrcncc to S. n. II.
Meant Physics Of Sound, On
Which He Was Considered Lead
ing Authority
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
CHINESE BANDITS
RETREAT TO HILLS
WITH PRISONERS
Believe Stragetic Move To
Bring Picking Government
To Terms

London Adviccs Say Brigands Have
i;cpudia:ed Agreement to Re
lease Forcigncrs-Narrow Escape
For Little Son of Major Pingcr-
Saved From Being Shot BY Cap
tive Trcnchman-Couricr From
Bandits Says They Arc Intelligent
and Insistcnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
SOVIET GIVEN MORE
TIME TO COMPLY WITH
BRITISH DEMANDS
Decision Follows Russian Dc
bate In Commons; Open
Break Avoided

Curzon to Discuss Differences With
Krassin, Soviet Representative In
London-ENtcnsion of Time Does
Not Mean Anything Less Than
Compliance With Demands of
England-OppOsitiOn Leader Dc
clares Failure to Recognize Soviet
Cause of All Trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Now England, East New York
Showers Wednesday. warmer in the
interior; Thursday cloudy and cooler,
probably showers Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
30 ston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday showers: Thursday
cloudy and Cooler, probably showers
Thursday morning; strong south and
southwest, shifting to northwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
FIRE, FLOOD
SWEEP HOT
SPRINGS, ARK
Property Loss Of
Over Mi!Iion;
No Deaths

Torrents from Noun.
tainside Followed by
Destructive Fire in
Heart Business Sec
ton People Swept
Along by Rushing
Water L a ter Res
cued w a t er Re-
cedes After Reach
ing Depth 9 Feet in
Streets