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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31

Tientsin. May 80 (By A. P)-
Armed Intervention by the foreign
powers to put down banditry in
China is favored by Major Roland
w. Pinger, U. 8. A., one of the four
teen foreigners held by outlaws on
Paotzuku Mountain. He expressed
this opinion in a letter to The Asso-
ciated Press received here today.
1--WE captives." wrote Major Pin
g.. "have learned the personality Of
the bandits and so we no longer
dream about the terrors of the first
and second nights.
II am wondering what prepara-
lions are being made in the Philip
pines and the Hawaii in the event q
military force ultimately is applied.
How about public opinion in AM
erica, and what is the Japanese at
titude?
1.-THE whole affair is a beautiful
mess in which we-little he-goats,
with whiskers and all-are the most
comfortable. considering the cir
cumstances. The cots which were
pared to temple doors.
Il believe it will be a long drawn
out affair-especially as far as AL
len. Solomon and myself are con-
cerned, (Major Robert Allen, U. s.
, cisco and ShanghaD. The bandits
A.. and Lee Solomon. Of San Fran
know that Allen and myself are field
officers. and that Solomon is a boss
of civilians and quit, a man in
Shanghai. And the bandits have
segregated the sap club which we
cal ourselves. 1 dare say we will be
held as hostages until the last de-
mand is satisfied.
II favor armed intervention. Civil
ize them with Krags is my motto,
AMI l don't believe many will have
to be so civilized to make good little
laundrymen of the rest.
most soft. They don't work while
automatics and cartridges give free
board and lodgings"
public opinion will demand our
safety first. but I am afraid that
once we are loose interest will wane,
resulting in repetition of the affair,
or worse.
"My opinion is that there is little
difference among the Chinese ban
dit, soldier and farmer. IL Is purely
a matter of ammunition supply. The
only way is to disal- all the Chin
csc military. substituting foreigners
and in few years gradually re-
placing the latter by native con-
stabulary trained by foreigners.
THE trouble is with the open door
policy. Action must be international
and is likely to lead to mutual bicker-
ing. 1 wish the League of Nations
could be induced to try out it's much
talked international police force idea.
1--WE are in excellent spirits. our only
fears being in 'lice and flies. which
abound even on the mountaintop. We
have adopted sanitary precautions. but
can not educate the garrison of native
prisoners. In the day We sprinkle the
bed sheets with insect powder, and
hope to preserve our health"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Russians Worried
Over British ShiDS

Moscow. May 30.-(By A. P)-The
appearance near the yurmansk coast
of two British cruisers. a gunboat and
several armed trawlers. is reported by
the Moscow newspapers. which COM
ment on the possible significance of the
warships' coming. It is reported that
Lord Curzon. the British foreign secre-
tatry, is still insisting upon the with
drawal of the Russian representatives
from Persia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Refused to March
When Not Allowed
Garry Stars and Bars

Louisville. KY. May 30-Twenty-
four veterans Of the war between
the states refused to march in a
joint Memorial Day parade here to-
day when the hcairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements, a federal
veteran, refused them permission to
carry the Stars and Bars of the Con-
fedcracy at the head of their column.
The youngest is IS and the oldest 90.
Col. c. l.. Daugherty, spokesman
for his comrades. said they desired
to carry the flag for sentimental rea-
sons,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
FIRES THREATEN
ONTARIO TOWNS

Toronto, Ont, May 30.-Flre
sweeping millions of dollars worth OF
timberland, threatened the destruc-
ton of White River and Chapleau,
a dispatch received here tonight SAID.
Residents of the former town were
prepared to flee. The blazing UNI
Der lighted the sky as 1ar away as
Fort William.
Timber and railway interests. the
message said, were preparing emer-
.gency action to prevent the spread
of the fire, which already had de-
stroved enough forest to affect the
districts pulp and paper mills.
Terror-stricken deer and moose arc
rushing from the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Prisoner Kills =
Self in Bangor Jail

Bangor, Maine, May 3o.-toear
Wright. formerly of Limestone, who
on Tuesday was committed to the
county Jail to await the action OF the
September grand jury on statutory
charge. today plunged from the top
corridor of the Jail to the basement,
a distance of forty feet, breaking MS
neck and fracturing his skull, death
being instantaneous. He remarked
upon being committed to Jail that lie
would not live long.
Nothing is known of Wrlgnt re.
latives here. He formerly nNeu -. 80
Connecticut, and lately caHle , ~
Bangor from Aroostook county, A10
was foNy-one years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Two Injured in
Automobile Pile-UD

Maltham. Mass, May 30-Three
aulomoblles We're overturned and a
.our'n toppled into a ditch after two
vats mad collided here today but al
moush nine of the eleven occupants
VI w.. me machines were thrown out
my my TWO received serious injuries.
.ne accident occurred when an auto
,%oUlie driven by Salvatore Lacarva
W. W, maltham collided with one driven
!. cornelius Curtin Of Worcester.
;a.carVas machine then careened
W,o one driven by Antonio Oteri of
,h.aseriy and he and his wife were
Ia .uwn out and seriously injured.
.~tsas car knocked over another
"N'otnobile before coming to a halt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
X. of C. Degrees to
$50 at Portland

Portland. Me. May 30-Masters Of
the Fourth Degree from Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island and Connecticut
attended the exemplification here
this afternoon !, hen $50 members of
the Knights Of Columbus received
degree honors. New York and Mas
sachusetts speakers were heard at
the banquet tonight. 1t was an
nounced that Rt. Rev. Louis S.
Walsh. bishop~of the Maine diocese,
was unable to attend because of i'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Expect ~ Resumption
work in Ruhr Region

Thu Ipsseeidorf, May Body A. P.)-
were n yum valley industries which
ne sse Closed down bv the strike of
all to h. ooV,oeo workers. are expected
Thopsa running again next week.
day. 'os VI men resumed work to-
era Iea 'ioient movement of the work.
denly by ny Communists, seemed sud-
Of ~ nave collapsed at the sight
&C" imported policemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Gen. Wood to China

Washington. May 3o.-Numerous re-
ports of the purpose Of an approaching
trip to China by Governor General
Wood of the Philippine Isalnd brought
from the war department today a re-
iteration that the proposed visit was
in no way connected with the present
bandit situation. 1t was explained
that the journey was planned and an
nounced long before the present acute
situation arose in China. purely as a
means of returning a visit made by
Jacob Gould Schurman. American min
lister at Peking. and Of furthering the
entente cordiale between the Philip
pines and the Chinese republic. No
date has been set for the trip. which
will be made at General Woods con-
Venience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Three Killed in
Trash Train. Auto

Mr. ar.tord, Conn, May 3O-NIr. and
mon,t l.. Zimmerman and their 49,
ws.o 'as old daughter of New Britain,
HIN instantly killed today at Elm
Pr.a crossing. between here and New
sir~a,In When their automobile was
in, ~ py a southbound train speed
NJ 20 make up lost time.
Msr e family were starting on q
did ra. Day picnic and apparently
cr o not near the warning gong at the
md Is ing The car was demolished
str a .ne track for many yards was
dair.,nl with sandwiches and other
ha aa Of the picnic lunch which
oeen in the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Rail Inspector
Hit by Locomotive

Bangor, Me-, May 30-John Cort-
ney. 40, Of Brewer. block signal in
spector Of the Maine Central Rail-
road, while trying to save his hand
car from being smashed by a train
today, was struck by the locomotive
and so badly injured that he has been
placed on the dangerous list at the
hospital here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
British Note on
Latest Russ RenlY

London. May 3o.-tBy A. PA
British memorandum dealing with Rus
sia's latest reply to Lord Curzon's note
was communicated to Leonid Krassin.
the Bolshevik representative here, yes
tcrday. according to the Daily Herald.
1t accepts with slight reservations
Russia's offer regarding the payment
of compensation for the seizure Of
British trawlers and for the execution
Of Charles +. Dawson and the arrest
and detention of Mrs. Stan Harding. a
newspaper correspondent. and for the
withdrawal Of the two Weinstein notes
written in reply to the British protest
over the prosecution of church officials.
which notes Great Britain considered
offensive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
General Forecast

Pressure remained high Wednes-
day over the lake region. the st.
Lawrence valley and the north At
lantic states.
The weather has remained fair in
north Atlantic states.
There are no Indications Of any
material change in weather condi-
tons in the Washington forecast
district during the next two days.
Winds. north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate northeast and east and
weather fair Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Baby Killed When
Auto Hits Carriage

Springfield. Mass. May 3O.-A six
Eonths-old boy. David Macaskill. was
killed today when the perambulator in
which he was riding was struck by an
who was arrested on a charge Of man. man.
slaughter. Mrs. Katie Macaskill, who
was pushing the carriage. also was in
jured but not seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Baldwin to Foster
Friendship with u. S.

London. May 30-(By A. P.)-
Answering the many. messages OF
campaigns received from the United
States since he came to power. Prime
Minister Stanley Baldwin today is
sued a statement to the American
plessin which he declared that the
fostering Of Anglo American friend
ship would be one of THE most i'm
pcrtant and congcniai" of his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Three Drown When
Boat OVerturnS

Yarmouth, N. S., May 36-Mrs.
Howard Hatfield and three of her
children. the oldest seven, were
drowned in Tusket river at Forks
Quinan today when a boat in which
they were crossing the stream was
overturned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
THE WEATHER
EAl

North New England-Fair Thurs
day and Friday; slightly warmer
Thursday.
South New England. East New
York-Fair Thursday and Friday;
not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Portland Carpenters
Accent Compromise

Portland. Nc. May 30.-A committee
representing $50 portland carpenters
has reached an agreement with the con-
tractors to accept an increase Of 10
cents an hour instead of the 20 cents
demanded. The increase. which makes
the scale 80 cents, goes into effect Fri
day. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Digging for Bones
Princess POcah0ntas

Graves End, England. May 3d.
(By A. P.-Excavations were begun
in the graveyard of st. Georges
church today in an endeavor to To-
cate the bones of the Indian prin-
cess Pocahontas, who, according to
tradition, was buried there in 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Dies in Attempt
to Rescue Nephew

Cleveland, Ohio, May 80 - John
Hansen, veteran of the World War.
gave his life today in a vain attempt
to save Oscar Andersen. II, his nep-
hew, when skiff equippd with ails,
was swamped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Snowy Blanket
in Butte. Montana

Butte. Mont, May 30.-"Next
Winter" started in Montana this af-
ternoon when heavy snow blanket
ed Butte and the surrounding coun-
try. Snow continued to fall in Butte
throughout the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Three Die in Cars
Plunge to Water

Hartford, Conn.,, May so-Three
unidentified men were drowned late
tonight when they mistook the troll
ley bridge in Talcottville for the
road. and plunged in 4 car from the
bridge to death in the water below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Report Allen Released

Shanghai, May 30.-(By A. P.)-
Major Robert A. Allen Of the United
States army, and w. Smith Of Man
chester. England. who were captured
by bandits May 6. have been released.
according to advices received here to-
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Thursday and Friday; little
change in temperature; moderate
winds mostly easterly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
WAR GAME OF old
men WITH LIVES OF .
YOUTHS AS STAKE
Former Justice Clarke De-
clares In Memorial Day
Address in Ohio

Pleads for World Peace Organiza-
tion-Quotes Utterances OF Mill
tary Leaders Who Predict Another
Great War in Three to Ten Years
Urges That IL Existing League
of Nations Needs Amending,
Americanize 1t, Or Devise Better
Plan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
MAKE WAR UNLIKELY
PRESIDENTS PRAYER
OVER SLEEPING VETS
URGES FOREIGN
. POWERS PUT DOWN
BAND|TRY IN CHINA
Most Effective Course, Belief
Of Major Pinger, Held
By Brigands

Gives Views of Situation In Letters
to Associated Press-Waxes Face
tious In Telling Of Experiences of
Prisoners and Methods Bandits Use
SERIOUS Note Manifest Despite
Amusing PhraseoIOgy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
CLOSE ASSOCIATE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
DIES BY own HAND
Was Trusted Lieutenant Of
Daugherty And In Inner
Circles Of Washington IS

Kills Self With Revolver In Hotel
Apartment-No Word of Explana-
ton of Act-Believed Despondent
Over Kidney Disorder Thought
Incurable Was Intimate Ac-
quaintance of President and Mrs.
Harding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-31
FRIDAY: Fair

7; RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
radiophone oadcastins stations
may be found In this Issue.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09
ASSOCIATED
EMPLOYERS
BACK TO LIFE ?

Has the old troable-maker. The
Associated Employers, come back to
life again.
From newspaper items and from
various rumors, h would seem il Is
again getting ready 10 function aeaia.
The following Is trom the Courier;
AT the annual meeting OF the As
sociated Employers Of Champaign
and Urbana .helG at the Beardsley
hotel last evening, II. T. Chester, Of
Chester & o'Byne was unanimously
chosen president tor the ensuing year;
{. NJ. Pearson, Of the Flanagan
Pearson CO., vice presidents ana A,
T. HuekinS, of the Burr foundry.
secretary and treasurer.
The sports OF the retiring offi-
GERS showed the association to be IN
a aourshing condition. and that the
general labor situation, 50 far as il
affected the firms included in the ac-
tive membership. was decidedly salts
factory. At the present time 40 con.
tsoyerSicS exist between members Of
the association and their employees.
and none seems "a be imminent.
"Ibe only rift Ia the local indus
trial situation is the pending dispute
between the contractors association
and the building crafts, which has 10
DO solely with wages to be paid union
labor. The open shop advocates are
taking no part in this settlement, as
they have perfected and in operation
facilities for building under open shop
conditions, aud are Indifferent as TO
the arrangements that may be made
between other bodies"
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
TO ELIMINATE
GRADE CROSSINGS

Plans have all been perfected for
the Improvement of the Illinois Cen
tfal property in Champaign this year,
and, following agreement of the
plans by the city and the traction
system, work Is scheduled to start
about March 10.
The Improvement Includes new
depot built between Main street and
University avenue, tracks elevated
eight feet and subways at Uniyer-
sity and Springfield avenues and
Logan street, with 14-foot passage
at street level under the tracks at
Main street.
The improvement Is estimated to
cost considerably over million dol
lars The city and the traction sys.
TENS are each asked to contribute to
the expense TO the extent Of about
S75, 1000, and for this purpose a refer
endum election viii be called in the
near future to get the sanction of the
ritlxana aF to- wAqsher the city Mll
bear its share of the expense. If the
voters favor the project, bonds will
be issued.
II is the opinion of the progressive
element Of Champaign that the Inn.
provement contemplated will be the
most important step ever taken in
the advancement Of the city, and
that it is one that should receive the
hearty support of the voters.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09

Champaign is progressive city.
II has become so since the up-to-date
form of government has been adopt
al Business methods applied to city
government have made it so, and now
;s M time 10 tinker with machine
that IS performing its duty for a city
that should be the most progressive
of any in the state.
Disgruntled persons who do not
appreciate the progressive spirit of
the commissioners and who are un-
wiling to part with some of their
money to remedy a condition brought
about by the old fashioned aldermanic
form. are responsible for the attempt
10 overthrow the government.
Study the issue, and you will not
fail to Vote NO.
The argument is made by these
reaetionaries that the aldermanic
form of government is cheaper. This
is both misleading and untrue. The
law fixes the compensation of Mayor
and Commissioners under the commits
sion form of government. Under the
aldermanic form there is no restric-
ton on the amount of salary the
council can vote the mayor and alder
men can vote themselves $1,000 per
meeting for 81 meetings a year. As
sumo that we will have nine wards
with Is aldermen. Fignre this cut
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09
OLD FASHIONED
STREET CARS MAR
BEAUTIFUL CITY

Rattlety-clang, whack, bang, whish,
thump, bump, z-z-z, from 8 o'clock
a. m. until midnight.
What is it? The battle OF the
Marne, or the Traction Company
band? Neither; it is the ineessant
racket set up by those old-fashioned
street cars as they rumble over the
rocky road to Dublin tracks day
after day.
There is just one advantage Of the
street cars over up-to-date motor
busses-you can always hear them
coming. -.
The city is growing more beautiful
day by day. Going to have a new
stadium, new churches, new hoSpl-
tak, new parks, new hotels, new
streets, new lighting system, ne"
elevated tracks, new lots Of things
(maybe a new city building some
dayl. but the same old wofn-out
method of street transportation VIII
probably remain TO mar the otherwise
beautiful town.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09

,aN te take care ot this bond issue,
principal and interest viii be little
less than ae cents a year Ter each
500 assessed valuation.
In the rasc ii a person Wha does
ret own his eWn home. the usual
TAXABLE valuation af his household
furniture Is from SO u so. - that
his added taxes 10 take cate Il the
hani roads would be nine een,s 1 year.
If his property valuation Il SO. u
Is cenis a year Ii he Is doMn ler $40
in taxable property
The value of the hard reads l. ths
welfare Of Champaign snd lfhana Is
evident, From the point of view Of
the wofkingman. II extends his ter
fltaIy az nesslhle Nafk to. the utter.
mest confines of the county, 1t viii
be Practicable fer company Of
workmen 20 leave the Twin Cities at
7 o'clock any wefk day morning.
arrive at such distant point a.
penield or lengNieW BY a'elaeks
and il will be possible for him ta he
back homo al his oNn supper tahlr
az Q that evening.
Naturally during The hullding ef
these hard roads great deal ef
extra money must he spent IN the
county. and whore mnney II spent
freely work Is plentiful, AMI Mhefe
work Il abundant, the union laan Is
sure TO got his portion, The demand
for common labor during this paving
construction will have a tendency Ia
Increase all wages, and keep every
nisn employed undef the most favor
able conditions aud circumstances,
Union labor is not likely Ca over
lock this opportunity 10 do ITSELF Il
favor by voting for this hond issue,
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09

for yourself-52 meetings at $1,000
per meeting for Is aldermen and you
viii find the salary list about equal
to the commission form. The real
truth of the matter is that the cost of
our city government is about the
same, no matter if we have Alder
manic, Commission Form. or City
Manager plan of city government.
1t is claimed for the aldermanic
form of city government that city
taxes are lower than under the COM
mission form of government. This is
untrue.
The Champaign city tax rate for
1922 is $l.S5 under commission form.
The Urbana city tax rate for 1922 is
$3.50 under aldermanic form.
During about 80 years, or over, of
its existence under aldermanic sorm
of city government the city has re-
ceived in interest on its funds the
tremendous sum of $1,200.00. This
because there is under this form no
law compelling the treasurer to return
interest to the city. Under commits
sion form the city has in 6 years re-
ceived $4,000 in interest. Under
this form the law requires the loan
ing of all city money for not less
than per cent. This rate our mayor
and commissioners have increased to
a fraction over 4 per cent by judicious
advertising.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-02-09
PINCH0T CALLS
HALT ON SPECIAL
POLICE FORCE

Harrisburg, pa.--This state. the
empire Of coal and steel. Is liable 10
lose ita private armies that are
maintained by feudal barons,
Governor Pinchot announces that
hereafter no such special policemen
will be comm sHioned except in the
event Of some great emergency" un.
I'll their reputation and character have
been fully and even personally In.
yestlgated. and until they have been
indorsed by two reputable Pennsyl.
sania citizens, who have lived In the
state at least three years.
During the past two years Cover,
nor Sproul Issued Sbo0 special no,
lice commissions for coal and Iron
companies and 2.200 for railroad com.
panies. These commissions were
issued without any examination Of the
qualifications of the special policemen
who are beyond the control Of state
officials.
"'rhe natural result Is that serious
abuses have arisen," says Governor
Pinchot. For example. during the
coal strike of last summer not only
were peaeenble citizens unlawfully
turned back on the public highways
by private policemen employed by
the companies, but the superintendent
Of state police was himself halted
by them when entering a town on
official business.
Life and property must be protect.
ed, and for that purpose the means
lawfully provided must be employed.
But II Is equally true that the police
powers of the state must not be dele
gated except TO those who are known
to be III to exercise It's functions.
"The special policemen above re-.
ferred TO have not only been appoint
ed without any effort TO determine
their fitness, but once appointed they
are wholly without supervision by
state authorities.
"The appointment and action of
special policemen have heretofore
been subjected TO gross abuses II ID
time TO apply In their selection some
thing Of the same care that ls used I'M
choosing othefs who are authorized
to exercise the police powers Of the
state"