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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. W. +. Briggs will entertain
the members of the Cnivcrsalist
sewing circle at her home on New
house street this afternoon.
Mrs. Helen Andrews. who has been
if at her home for several days, has
resumed her duties at the Allen drug
store in Watcrville.
Mrs. 1lene Brophy has returned to
Gardiner to resume her duties. after
passing the Weekend with her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. ID. Brophy.
John Goodrich of Canaan, was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Alice Bow
man, Sunday.
Kilby Larlcc is i'll at his home on
Upper, Main street.
GLAND Peavy has returned to his
home in Canaan after visited rela-
tives in town for several days.
Mrs. Evelyn Bowman is able to be
out after being i'll at her home on
Upper Main street. for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Clyde Chapman of \Belfast, has
been passing q few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Chap
man.
Lester Brownell. of Augusta. was
calling on relatives in town. Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Mrs. Abbie Colcord Ames

Word has been received of the
death Of Mrs. Abbie Colcord Ames,
at her home in Sebastipool. Calf.
Mrs. Ames was Il former resident of
this town land her many friends and
relatives will regret to learn of her
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

A diver was in town all day Sun
day placing screens for the fourth
unit which is to be installed at the
Weston Plant of the Central Maine
Power Co. on the Island. Many peo-
pie were on the bridges and at other
points watching him as he made his
deScents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Provides for Road Maintenance

Senator Wadsworth of Kennebec,
who introduced the act levying a tax
of two cents on gasoline. said that he
believed that this idea was tn emost
equltaRe way to secure revenue for
the maintenance Of trunk lines and
State Aid roads.
This measure is not intended to
add burden TO anyone" said Sen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
SCOUT LEADERS OF FIVE STATES
 TOCONFER HERE
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ming and meet the visiting executives.
 Thursday afternoon executives will he taken to Camp Andrew the out door home of the Birmingham scout council, where they will make an in- spection. Many of these men are coming to Birmingham primarily for the purpose of studying the camping organization of the Birmingham council, which is recognized as one of the finest in the United States. A camp cooked supper will be prepared for the visitors on their inspection trip. and served by F. R. Sapp, execu- tive of the Black Warrior council of tuscaloosa, Ala, and Roland l.. shine, scout executive of the Birmingham council.
 Troop 47. at the First Presby- terian church, is scheduled to put on a demonstration meeting for the visi- tors Friday evening, followed by an elaborate banquet served by the ladies' organizations of the First Presbyterian church.
 During the evening District Com missioner G. I. Mcdonald, will put on a investiture ceremony, demonstrat- ing the method used in Birmingham in raising scouts from one rank to another. The purpose of this con ference is primarily to gain, from exchange of ideas and experience. better Knowledge of the great task of the scout executive. and his ever in- creasing relationship to the scou. movement.
 D. B. Dimick, w. E. Mitchell, l.. W. Josselyn. John McCleary, IT,, Frazer Banks and Julian P Smith, officials of the Birmingham council, are sched- uled to have part in the discussions of the conference. Mir. Dimick will welcome the visitors to Birmingham in their assembly conference Tuesday morning. Following are the execu- tives from the southern states who are expected at the conference:
 E. R. Sapp, Tuscaloosa, Ala; I. l.. Strickland, Tuscaloosa, Ala; T. Stan- ley Hilbert. Admission. Ala; Lewis Blackburn, Gadsden, Ala; Harry c. Montgomery. Ala; P. W. Roberts, Ja., Piedmont. Ala; Nelson F. Dickey, Fort Smith. Ark: John B. Floyd, Hot Springs, Ark; A. L. Atkinson, Pine. Bluff, Ark; B. P. O'Quinn, Jonesboro. Ark. H. c. Tinney. Little Rock, Ark. John W. Gibson, Alexandria, La.; Harry Woosley. Lake Charles, La.; W. Gordon Higgenbothan, Baton Rouge, Ia.; Friend Hoyt, New Orleans, La. c. M. Richmond. Shreveport, La.; Thomas B. Abernathy. Jackson. Miss. R. D. Crow, Meridian, Miss; Al Bo- land Meredian, Miss; F. F.. Ballard. Natchez, Miss; D. E. Flames, Vicks- burg. Miss; F. F. Gum. Chattanoogs. Tenn. Rollin I. Dabney, Johnson City, Tenn John NJ. Gore, Knoxville, Tenn: Byron o. Lutman. Memphis, Tenn; w. J. Anderson, Nashville, Tenn; c. E. Troutman, LaFollette, Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
GE RMANY ANXIOUS ID NEGOTIATE, BUT
 HATES SURRENDER
Actual Desire Of Government Is To Keep Its Industry
 Operating
By FERDINAND JAIN Ue&sed Wire to The Age-HeraId)

BERLIN Sept. 1f.-Feverish be- bind-Denes efforts are being made to establish negotiations with France on terms that will be something less than the abject surrender demanded
 M. Haguenin, chief of the French delegation to the inter allied conamis sion, has left Berlin for Paris bear inG "5eelers," according to sources close tG the commission.
 Despite French intransigeance, il is hoped that direct negotiations be- tween London and Paris will be in augurated shortly.
 The "feelers% carried by M. Hague min are believed to be definite Ger man projects. gleaned from his con ferences with Minister Raumer.
 The semi-official German news agency carries a report. evidently inspired by the government, that Germany is ready to conclude a pri- ,vate agreement with France to de- liver contracts of potash, wood and coal in exchange for French ores.
 The actual desire of the govern men is to keep German industry op- erating. They are prepared to make concessions to the French, but as yet there are no indications that they will do anything that will enable the French to strengthen their hold on the Rhineland.
 Deny Resistance Off.
 Sensational reports from America that passive resistance had been given up are emphatically denied by German officials. They state that no orders have been prepared.
 "No complete surrender on passive resistence is intended" they declare.
 There has been breakdown in passive resistance during the past few weeks, but the government real izes that it is too valuable wea- pon to surrender until definite re- suits have been gained.
 The German situation is rapidly growing worse. Unemployment riots in Dresden resulted in five people be- ing killed Tuesday. The riots com tinue.
 Meanwhile, with increasing inter nal turmoil. and the threat of a Rhine republic worrying the govern ment, the crash of the mark goes on Tuesday it touched 66,000,o00 to the dollar.
 Passive resistance depends on the flood of currency that has been pour ed into the Ruhr by Berlin. This money has gone, in huge quantities to feed idle workers. The chaotic condition of the mark has forced Der lin to cut down these sums.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
Extension Is Only
 Ten Days Duration

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-(By As sociated Press. )-The Alabama Power company today agreed to extend the time, in which the government must determine whether it will sell to the power company it's interest in the Gorgas unit and transmission line of the Muscle Shoals, Ala, properties.
 The extension granted was only for a ten-day period. until October "A. although Secretary Weeks had asked for delay until November l. The extra time was desired that Henry fully whether he will eliminate the Gorgas property from the offer he has made to purchase and lease the Muscle Shoals projects.
 Thomas W. Martin, president of the Alabama company, in letter to MT. Weeks, wrote:
 We acknowledge your request of September 6, 1928, that the time be extended from October 14, 1923, to November 1. 1928, for the government to determine whether it will sell to this company it's interest in the Gorgas unit and transmission line located on the lands of this company, or remove the same, which request we understand is made on behalf of MT. Ford.
 "We are in urgent need of these premises in order to meet the ad- ditional demands for power in com munities served by our company and to provide steam reserves for the dry season of 1924. There would be em- barrassment to us in delaying the ultimate disposition of this matter to November 1. You will recall that our contract with the government has been under public discussion and con- sideration for several years, and it would seem that those interested in the contract have had every possible opportunity to know it's terms and conditions.
 "We feel therefore, that in all the circumstances we cannot agree to an extension of the time to the first of November, but in order to accom- modate Mir. Ford, we will agree to an extension through and including the 24th of October, 1928, for the purpose stated"
 Secretary Weeks replied to MT. Martins letter as follows:
 'T acknowledge your letter of the 10th instant, in which you agree to extend through and including the 24th day of October, 1923, the time limit expiring on October IA, 1923, in which the United States may de- termine whether it will sell to your company it's interest in the Gorgas unit and transmission line located on the land of your company or remove the same. It is understood, therefore, the time limit expiring on October 14, Is extended by mutual agreement without prejudice to either party through and including October 24, 1923"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
PLAN LONG FLIGHT
Marine AviatOrs To Cover Both Land
 And Sea

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Word of a coming notable flight over sea and land by two Marine corps aviators from Port au Prince, Haiti, to St. Louis, was received here today. The flight, covering approximately 1000 miles will be timed to end in season for the Pulitzer air races in St. Louis on october 1 to 3. It will not form part Of the race program as the long distance Pulitzer prize is re- stricted to civilian aviators, but will be in the nature of test of the Marine corps planes and pilots,
 Two new machines shipped to Haiti expressly for the purpose, will be used. The probable itinerary Is from Port au Prince to Guantanamo, Havana, Miami. Daytona, Paris Island, s. C., Fayetteville, N. C., Washington and thence westward with stops at Moundville, w. Va, and Dayton, O.
 The planes will be flown by First Lieutenant Ford o. Rogers of Waco, Tex. and Second Lieutenant Horace D. Palmer Of Athens, o. The two pilots will have as mechanicians Firsa Sergeant Benjamin F, Belcher of Midville, Ga. and Corporal Porter T. Tolusciak of Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
THOUSANDS ON HAND FOR GREAT KHAN }CEREMONY
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 lures of the entire program was the Chattanooga band which gave pro gram at the club. house during most of the afternoon. There are sj pieces in the band and they arrived with a delegation numbering $50 from the Chattanooga Klan, includ- fng the drum and bugle corps mum oering 22. These musical orEaniza- tions caused more comment possibly than any other feature in connection with the celebration. They headed a procession through downtown streets upon arrival Tuesday morn ing.
 Thousands thronged the park be- fore noon and chefs in the enormous barbecue pits had their hands tun in preparing plates for the visitors. The old fashioned meat was served throughout the entire day. Shortly after o'clock Glen F. Messer, dar- ing aviator did many daring and nerve raking stunts which were con cluded at 5 o'clock with parachute drop.
 Crowd Was Orderly
 Dancing and swimming were in for their share of the patronage dur Ing the afternoon. The dancing floor was opened at 1 o'clock and hundreds of couples found diversion
 
 freshed themselves with the cooling waters of the large swimming pool. Children were in evidence every where. Officials in charge Cf the pro gram declared they had never seen a more orderly crowd.
 Visiting delegates and visitors to the big ceremonial were conserva- lively estimated to be at least 7,5oO. while officials were confident that before the day was closed more than 10000 people would have visited the grounds. Representative from Geor4 gia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana were among the visl- tors who were in attendance.
 A large delegation of traffic of- ficers were on duty at the entrance of the park directing the hundreds of cars to parking space. The old lake bed and all available space practically to the dancing pavilion and the banks on the side were veritable mass of automobiles. All were parked to facilitate ease of movement and to cause little con fusion in leaving.
 Immediately following the cere- monial, brilliant display of fire works was lighted, and dancing in the large pavilion completed the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
FORD FOR PRESIDENT
 CLUBS IN Is STATES
Total Membership Reported To Be
 10000

OMAHA, Neb.. Sept. 11.-Ford-for- President clubs have been established d in eighteen states, according to Roy. M. Harrop, national chairman of the National Independent Progressive Party, here making arrangements fo: 8 meeting of the national committee men of the party on November 21, at which time selection of city for holding the national convention will be made.
 The clubs established have a total embership of 20,o00, according to MT. Harrop. who stated a petition was filed in Nebraska bearing .2.00o names, asking Ford's name be placed on the ballot, who, it is planned, will be chosen to head the party ticker with some southern farmer" per ht ps farmers union man, as vice president.
 MT. Harrop contends that the country is running S4,000, 100000 in debt yearly and states the chief is- sue of the party during the coming election will be that of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
STUDY BASE ] UPON STATISTICS FROM
 266 GOAL MINES
Public Will Pay Increased Price For Coal, Former
 U. s. Official Says

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The cost of ton of bituminous coal to a mine operator ranges from s1.20 to s2.S0, the coal commission reported to President Coolidge today submit ting the latest instGllment of its re- port on the industry In compliance with instructions from Congress.
 The cost study was based upon statistics from 266 mines, located in four states and covered operations ir 1918, which was selected because conditions throughout that year were considered approximately uniform.
 Examining in detail the various factors which made for difference in cost of coal delivered at the mine mouth the commission listed steadi- ness of operations and certainty Of car supply as apparent
 The advantage and economy of full time operation is clearly indicated, the report said. As between two similar mines each having a cost of production of s2.50 per ton if work ing 25 days per month, the mine which enjoys the best working time under conditions of car shortage and 8 strong market for coal, will make the larger profits because of lower costs or under conditions of poor market. one may undersell the other and realize 8 profit because with moro days worked the cost will be lower.
 Taking again a base cost of s2.50 per ton for full time (25 days) opera tion it is found when working 20. days Co days per week) there was no difference; when working 16 days, (4 days per week., the difference was negligible, 2is cents g ton; when working 12 days (3 days a week)- the difference was 10 cents per ton, and working eight days (two days per weel), the difference was Is cents per ton. One day per week brought the difference up to 40 cents per ton. There is thus no notable difference in unit cost of produc- lion caused by short time operation whether this broken time be due to lack of transportation and lack of market. The real difference en- ters in the reduction in the base cost which can and quite generally is re- duced in times inactive demand.
 Ut may be inquired, in view of this factor of cost of idle time what effect on the country's coal bill the Tact may have had that in the past 90 years the soft coal mines have worked an average of but 220 days pr about 72 per cent of full time. If Ihe price paid by the consumer were .ost of production or a direct frac- ion of cost then the answer would De that the total cost to the country Nas about eight per cent more than 1t would have been if few mines working full time has produced this coal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
SAYS MORALITY LOW
KnubeI Believes European Girls Are
 Worst Yet

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The man who said that he believed the moral . ity of the American girl is now at it's lowest ebb, Rev. Dr. Frederick H. Knubel. president of the United Lu- theran church Qf the United States and Canada, returned from trip aboard today with the conclusion that the European girl is even worse.
 The morals of the younger genera tion abroad" he said, "are simply de- plorable Wherever I went prominent educators told me of the general de- cadence which has set in since the World war"
 All that he could see being done to alleviate conditions, he said, was an order promulgated by Chancellor Stressemann of Germany prohibiting the appearance in theatres of un- clad women. pr. Knubel attended the Lutheran world congress at Eisenach, Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
INaUIRY ORDERED MONTH AGO

wAsHINGTON. Sept. 11.-John Hays Hammond chairman of the coal commission, issued a statement today pointing out that the inquiry into anthracite freight rates sug- gested by Governor Pinchot, was ord cred by the interstate commerce commission more than month ago.
 The coal commission in it's an- thracite report issued July 9 to the President and to the congress" said MT. Hammond, recommended that the interstate commerce commission institute an inquiry on anthracite coal freights.'
 The interstate commerce commis- sion on the next day. July 10, in re- sponse to the recommendation of the coal commission ordered an in- vestigation to this question and on August 21 fixed September 24 as the date on which hearings would be- gin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
RAIN ADDS TO TURMOIL

LONDON, Sept. II. (By Associated Press.)-A heavy rain is now f<1ing to the general misery of the thou sands of homeless and destitute Jap anese still thrtnging the public parks, eating the flesh of animals they find in raking about the ruins Of the geological garden or fish taken from the park pond says dispatch to The Daily Express from Tokio dated Monday. The dispatch adds that large numbers of workers are busy cleaning the streets of masses of debris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
SAYS PUBLIC WILL PAY.

GLOVERSVILLE, N. r., Sept. H. Settlement of the anthracite mine suspension was characterized today by Byron F. Newton, former assist ant secretary of the treasury. as "a patchwork which will cost the public about s35, GOO. 900. of which Pennsyl- ys.nia is the chief beneficiary"
 His statement was made in an ad- dress before the New York State Coal Merchants association, in con- vention here.
 The public will pay from 75 cents to s1 more on each ton Of coal, Mir. Newton said "The cure rests with the public he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
AMERIoANs CoMING HnME

MOSCOW, Sept. 11.-The American invasion of Russia Is due to end in few days. Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, started for Warsaw this afternoon. Senator Ladd of North Dakota and Senator King of Utah, with their parties are due back in Moscow from SC uth Russia tomor- row and are expected to depart shortly afterward. Senator Ladd's party made most extensive tour. Representative Collins, Mississippi. traveled considerably. while the other Americans, like Senator LaFollette and Senator Carmichael of Tennes- see, confined themselves largely to investigations in Moscow and Pe- trograd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
rnREE MoRE ARREsTEn

TULSA, Olla., Sept. H. Riot charges were filed today against
 three more Tulsa county citizens and for the second time within week Owasso, little village in the eastern part of the county, became involved in a military investigation of floggings. The men accused are Lee Willis, J. F. Moore and J. B. Swift all of Owassa. They are charged with having whipped W. II. Craige, the night of July 1, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
mo CRANDE ON RAMpAGE

ROMA, Texas, Sept. 11.--With the treacherous Rio Grande on a ram page, flood warnings were posted throughout the Rio Grande valley Tuesday. Levees are being watched carefully for possible breaks, at Rio Grande City the river was reported five feet above flood stage. Reports from San Benito placed the river there at 23 feet, two feet above normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
Ton OF Buinous Coal Costs Opeors On ST. 70 $28O
TIME EXTENSION TSGRANTED WEEKS ON GORGAS PUZZLE
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agreement. As to the decision of Ford, nothing of 9 definite character could be learned today, although the atmosphere Is surcharged with ru- nlors of various import
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
LAST MINUTE NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
I,RAIN MRECIls. No oNE HrRr

MUSKOGEE, okla. Sept-~41.-The mail car and the "Jim Crow" coach of St. Louis-San Francisco passen- ger train crashed through a burning bridge near Mcbride, Okla, north of Muskogee late today No one was hurt, according to reports to the di- visional offices of the read here. The train was eastbound from Okmulgee, Okla, and was due at Fayetteville, Ark, at 7:10 o'clock tonight. The mail car and the coach reserved for negroes were destroyed by fire. However, the mail was saved, it was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
MINNEAPOLIS GETS MEET

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 11.-Minne- apolis was selected as the next con- vention city for the International Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo, which closed its annual meeting here tonight c. D. McMsster of Fresno, Ca.., president of the Western Plan ing Mill and Woodworkers associa- titn, was elected Shark of the Uni- verse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12
QUAKES' DEATH TOLL ESTIMATED
 AT I7O,OOO LIVES
Greatest Havoc Wrecked In Yokohama, Latest Re-
 ports Claim

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-The bod ies of GO,OOO dead had been cremated by the authorities in Tokio up to midnight of September s, the Japa- nese minister of foreign affairs said in telegram received hero today at the Japanese embassy The number of bodies still unrecovered is prob ably very great, it was added.
 The casualties in Yokohama were estimated at 10000 or one-quarter of the entire population and many more dead were said to be unac- counted for in outlying districts.
 An official investigation, 1t was said, shows that in Yokohama, of B., 900 foreign residents. 100 were killed including 50 British and 20 Amer jeans.
 The foreign minister declared to be untrue reports that the capital was to be removed from Tokio, although he said many of the industrial, com mercial and publishing houses plan to remove temporarily to the Osaka and Kobe districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-12

Irish wolfhound, theoretically. is the oldest breed of dogs in Great Britain, although in practice the mod ern hound Is a recent revival of an almost extinct species.