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Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01

Washington, Jan. 31.-The Bursum
pension bill as modified after the re-
cent veto of President Harding, was
reported favorably today by the SEN
ate pensions committee. after ELI
mlnation of some of the provisions
objected to be the President.
The committee retained the pro-
vision of the original bill increasing
the pensions of Civil and Mexican
war veterans from $50 to $72 a month
but modified it by limiting such in
creases to veterans of 7S years or
over. Widows of Civil and Mexican
war veterans 6S years old or more
would have their pensions increased
to $50 under the bill.
The revised bill, according to an
estimate from the interior depart
mcnt, would cost $7S,OOO,OOO during
the first year of it's operation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Henry Clews, Well
known Banker. Dies

New York, Jan. 31.-Henry Clews.
widely known banker, died this aft
ernoon at his home ION West 51st
street, after an illness of several
months.
The cause of his death. it was an
nounced, was chronic bronchitis. He
had been in failing health for sew
eral months.
Mr.. Clews is survived by a daugh-
ter, Elsie, wife of Herbert Parsons.
former Congressman from New
York, and a son, Henry Clews, Jr..
an artist and sculptor residing in
France.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Swedish Woman
Wins the Nobel
Peace Prize for '23

Stockholm, Jan. 31-For the first
time in history the Nobel peace prize
VIII go to u woman. if the official
Recommendation for the 1923 award
IS accepted. Miss Elsa Brandstrom,
Swedish Red Cess worker, is the
nominee for the prize of $4,000
gwen each year by the Nobel Insti-
tute to the person selected by the
Norwegian parliament.
Miss Brandstrom is widely known
as the "angel of Siberia" because of
her extensive personal relief work
among the war prisoners of Russia
and Siberia from 1914 to 1920. She
is also known for her writings in
favor of peace. She is at present
on her way to the United States.
where she will lecture on her work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
|(lUNC|L0RS SAY
NJ TO APPOINTMENT
! NIXON AS RECORDER

c,,prnor's S. Selection of Democrat for Portland
"a Court Frowned Upon by His Official Family
Ejaculation Rife as to Next Move of Exc
agriculture Committee Favors Re-
vamped State Farm Loan Act - Would
Make Interest Rate Lower and Increase
Loans Limit to $1O,OO0-Seek Definite Legis-
hton on Exemption from Taxation of Blind
Citizens Interested Groups Confer on Mat
tprs Bond Issue for Roads - Would Make
Constitutional Limit S2O,OOO,OOO - Gasoline
Taxi Cents Favored-Grist of Money Re-
solves Make Appearance in Both Houses
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Forecast New
Import Record

Washington. Jan. 81. (By A. P.)-
Customs officials estimated tonight
that duties collected on imports will
exceed $4SO,O00,000 in the current fis-
cal year ending June 80, which would
establish Il new record for govern
ment revenue from that source.
The estimate of $4S0,000,000 in
tariff receipts for the ~ months end
ing juno 80, was based largely on
tho average maintained since the new
law went into effect September %.
Almost s3O0,000,O00 already has been
received. it was said, so tho estimate
contemplates collections averaging
close to S4O,OOO,00O month for the
next five months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
(By The Asso ciated Press.)

The Franeo6egan Ruhr tishtenng The
tonaI authorities the Ruhr
have shut off all shipments coal from the uhr
The railroad
termined Traffic s tied
Essen has been shut off the
telephone and the throughout Ruhr
region is becoming
Herr
France Gold of hundred million
the reparatns account have not paid Therefore,
Germany
Belgium decided
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
House Bill Would
Have Govt. Sell
Several Maine Forts

Washington. Jan. 3l-A number of
historical forts and other govern
ment reservations would be sold by
the War Department under the
terms of a bill ordered reported to-
day by the House military commit
tee. They include:
Maine: Forts Baldwin. Edgccomb,
Knox. Machias, McClary. Popham
and st. Georges (Robinson Point
and North and South Sugar Loaf
Islands.
New Hampshire: Sycamore Reser-
walton and Portsmouth Gun House at
Portsmouth.
Massa chusetts: Gloucester Gun
House, Salisbury Beach and Fort
Standish (oldo
Rhode Island: Fort Mansfield.
Connecticut: Lighthouse Point,
about five miles from New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
600 Miners Trapped
In Polish Silesia
IS known Dead

Berlin, Jan. 31.-(By A. P.)-Six
hundred miners are entombed in the
Heinitz mine at Bethuen, Polish Sile-
sia. in consequence Of an explosion Of
fire damp today. =
OF the 500 men constituting the
morning shift who went into the mine
shortly before the explosion. only 200
had been rescued up to late hour te-
day. or these. so were suffering from
injuries and taken to hospitals, The
bodies of S5 dead had been brought to
the surface when the despatch from
Beuthen was isled. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Coal Schooner
On Way to Jonesport
To Relieve Shortage

Portland. Me, Jan. 31-The coast
guard cutter Ossipee, towing the
schooner Moonlight to Jonesport
where her cargo Of anthracite is
anXiously awaited to relieve a serious
fuel shortage, arrived here today from
Boston after stopping over night at
Gloucester because Of the high seas.
She will proceed to the eastward
with the schooner after taking on
sufficient bunker coal and will break
out ice in JOnespOrt Reach, and at
Stockton Springs and Stonington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
To Call Conference :.
NOn-Signat0ries
Of Washington Pacts

Paris, Jan. 31.-(By A. P.)-The
council of the League of Nations.
meeting here. decided this afternoon
to call an international conference
of the naval powers who are nom
signatories of the Washington agree
mcnts for the purpose of extending
the provisions of the naval accord
reached at the Washington confer
ence.
The council deferred fixing the
date Of the meeting until the results
of the Santiago Pan4American Con-
greSS are known
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Ultimatum Sent
Lithuania by French

Paris, Jan. 31.-(By A. PA
strong note, equivalent to an ult-
matum. was approved by the council
Of ambassadors today and will be
sent to Lithuania demanding that
within a fixed time all the Lithu-
anian troops and lrrcgulars be with
drawn from the Baltic district of
Memel. the former German territory
now under Allied protection, recent
lV invaded
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Army Filler Takes
Own Life in Honolulu

Honolulu. Jan. 31-By A. P.)-
First Lieutenant Carl II. Myers.
army aviator, committed suicide by
shooting today in the Officers Club
at Luke Field, near here, according
to Il report made by brother officers.
No motive for suicide is known.
Lieutenant Meyers was born in
Missouri in 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
All-Maine Ship
Off for Coal to
Relieve Maine Towns

Portland, Nc. Jan. 31-Built in
Maine. ana owned ID Maine. the six
masted schooner, Edward J. Law =
renee, will sail tomorrow, commanded
by q South Portland captain and
manned by South Portland crew of
u. for Norfolk. Va, to be loaded
with 4 cargo of coal to help relieve
t. Maine coal shortage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Two. Buried Alive
Under 100 Tons Coal

Lynbrook. n. Y. Jan. 31.-Arthur
Grunan. of Rockville Center. the
father of six children and George
Peterson of Lynbrook, were killed
today when they we're buried alive
bensath 100 tons of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
REvAMPED BURSUM
PENSION MEASURE
GIVEN TO SENATE
Favorable Report With Pro-
visions Objected To By
Harding Cut Out

would increase Pensions of Civil and
Mexican War Veterans IS Years
and Over, to $72 Month-Widows
OF Same Who Are es and Over
would Get $50 a Month-WOuld
Cost $7S,OOO,OOO First Year OF
Operation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Mrs. Collins Not
Guilty in Killing
Husband, Saws jury

Norwich. N. ". Jan. 31-Mrs.
Frances Collins, on trial here for the
killing of her husband. Nicholas
Collins. last April. was acquitted by
a jury today on The grounds Of self
defense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
THE WEATHER
LOCAL SNOWS

North New England: Local SHOWS
and warmer Thursday; Friday
cloudy.
South Now England: Cloudy and
warmer with probably rain Thursday
and Friday.
East New York: Cloudy and
warmer Thursday, rain on the coast
and rain Or snow in the interior:
Friday snow or rain in interior and
rain on the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
General Forecast


Pressure has fallen in the Atlantic
states; pressure was low Wednesday
night over a wide belt, extending
from the Canadian maritime prov
inces southwestward to the Mexican
border, with centers of minimum
pressure over New FOundland.
There has been a general rise in
temperature within the last "a hours
in the Middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states.
In New York and New England
the weather will be unsettled and
warmer with local rains and SHOWS
Thursday and probably on Friday.
Winds North of Sandy Hook: Mod
crate Southerly. overcast thick
weather, probably rain or snow
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
BRITISH ACCEPT
j, s, PLAN PAYING
Debt Owed US
Washington Pleased; Step To-
ward Breaking "Vicious
Cycle of World Debts"

American Suggestions Accepted Call
For Final Payment of Nearly $5,-
600, 900, 900 In G2 With 3 Per Cent
Interest First 10 Years and 1 1-2
Thereaftcr-SOmc Further Nego-
tiat;Ons of Minor Nature Probable
TO Present Plan to Congress
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
Boston Forecast

Forecast 70" Boston and vicinity:
Unsettled and warmer probably rain
Thursday and Friday; moderate
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
MOVE TO DEAL BLOW
AT DRUG TRAFFIC IN
ALL PARTS WORLD
Seeks To Limit Production
Opium and Derivatives
To Medicinal Needs

Porter Resolution Introduced In
House Requests President to Urge
All Countries to Put Limit On
Amount Narcotic and Habit t-Form-
ing Drugs PrOduced-NIillion
Drug Addicts In u. S. In 1919
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
FRENCH TIGHTEN GRIP
SEIZE RUHR CUSTOMS
MARTIAL Law IS NEAR

Resistance of Germans
Taxing Patience of French---
Real Military Occupation in
Few Days---Early Curfew, Ban
on Use Autos and Newspaper
Censorship Probab1e---Low
Observation-Disclosures
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
RESIDENT HUNTER
LICENSE FAVORED
BY F|SH-GAME ASS0.
Also Would Make Deer Limit
One And Shorten Season
By Is Days
Want Bounty On Bear Removed and
Closed Time On Bruin Same as
Decr-Sentiment of Members at
Annual Meeting and Banquet, at
Augusta-OfIiccrS Elected For
Coming Year

A plea for the preservation of the
fish and game life Of Maine was
made at the annual meeting and
banquet of the Maine Sportsmen's
Fish and Game Association held yes
terday in Augusta. Endorsement of
measures to increase the cost of a
resident hunters and fishermens S
license. to lift the bounty on bear
and make it game animal by put
ting q closed time on it. to shorten
the hunting season by Is days and
limit the number of deer to be killed
to one, all tended in the minds of
the members of the Association to be
vital moves in this work character
lied as the greatest industry in
Maine today.
About as members were in attend
ance at the banquet held at the
Augusta House last night where Fish
and Game Commissioner Willis f.
Parsons, Forrest Commissioner Sam
uel II. Dana. Arthur G. Staples of
Lewiston, Mrs. Cordelia" Crosby of
Phillips, ]. Putnam Stevens of
Portland, John +. Sprague of Dover
FoXcroft and others told of the Won
ders of the Maine woods as seen by
them and told of the legacy that ma
ture had given to them to see that
it's wonders and beauties were kept
intact and passed on to future gen.
eratiOnS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01
MORNING SESSION

A forenoon session was held at the
State Huseum. the time being passed
in a preliminary discussion of matters
which were on the afternoon session.
Secretary Wardwell in his report
stated that he had received many
communications opposing the buck
and doe law and also criticising the
present law regarding bear as they
believed that that animal should be
declared a game animal and be pro-
tected by law.
were in arrears in their membership
dues and requested that they attend
to this matter. The present mem
bership is 7o7. During the past year,
five have resigned. nine have heen
Continued on Page 10, Col. 4)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1923-02-01

Bargains and News-all In one
are found on the Journal CLASSIFIED
Ad page. There's something there to
interest you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27
MONTVILLE

WEST-Many of our people at
tended the service at the Methodist
meeting in Young's Grove, Sunday
morning in the afternoon the wea-
Their was so threatening they used the
church as usual.
Mrs. Cora Lamb and her daughter,
Mrs. B. F. Whelpley of Roslindale.
Mass, are passing the week at her
summer residence in West Montville.
Mrs. Lizzie Jones has returned to
her home in Augusta, after visiting
friends and relatives here.
Rev. Claude Nutter of Lubec is
passing a week at his former home,
and assisted his brother. Rev. H.
Nutter, at the service in Young's
Grove, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hamilton and
daughter, Arabelle, of Bangor, Mrs.
Madison Banton and baby of ST.
Louis. ILL.,. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Soule
and family of Waterville. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Armstrong of Portland.
Mrs. Cora Lamb and Mrs. B. f.
Whelpley of Roslindale. Mass. were
all guests of Walter Bandon, Sunday.
Harry Thompson has sold out
sooner than he expected and left here
Monday for Clinton, Mass. Tuesday
he went to Salem, where he expects
to find employment.
Mrs. Alice Penney is in Boston at
a hospital. She has taken a number
of treatments. Doctors think that
she will be greatly benefited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Adams were
recent callers in the neighborhood.
81 Chapel sold his hay to Charles
Bessey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27
Phil OFT Musical
Comedy at Opera
House All This Week

To those skeptical folks who claim
there is nothing meritorious on the
present day musical comedy stage.
we respectfully submit to demon
stratc the fullibility of their state
ments the scintilating musical COM
edy tabloids as presented by Phil
OFT.
Judging from the enthusiastic well
come which Phil Otis Musical Com
edy Company is meeting with at
every stop on its tour, this delight
full entertainment promises to be a
classic, and that tickle crowd of
theatre goers. known as the public,
seemingly knows what 1t wants.
Certain it is that no musical comedy
company has approached the vogue
that Phil OFT and his company of
players is enjoying with every type
of amusement seeker. During PM
Otis forthcoming local visit at the
Opera House all this week starting
today at 2.15 and 7.15, this melodious
and mirthful entertainment will be
interpreted by a cast of musical
comedy favorites headed by Phil
OFT, Joe Doran, Alice Melvin, Irene
Finlay, Harry Left, Smith & Smith,
and many others including that
Bobbed Headed Dancing Kiddie
Chorus. The scenery and costumes
are of the very latest Broadway de-
sign, everything brand new with this
seasons productions.-Ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27
A. M. G. SOule Reports
on New System of
Canning INSPECTIONS

A. NJ G. Soule, chief of the divi-
sion of inspection. Department of Ag-
riculture, returned Saturday MORN
ing from an extended tour of Wash
ington county, where he had been
engaged in making an inspection of
the BURBERRY canning factories. He
was pleased to report that the sys-
tenn of inspection inaugurated in
three of the factories, is working
finely. This means. that a State in
spector with authority to supervise
the actual operation of canning is
on the job at the Riverside Canning
Company at Harrington. the Pleas
ant River Canning Company factory
at Columbia Falls. and the Machias
Valley Canning Co. establishment.
titled labels will be applied certify
ing that the goods have been packed
under State inspection.
Mr.. Soule reports that the blue
berry crop is a good one, probably
10 to so per cent of normal CT op.
The growers are somewhat disap-
pointed on account of the low price
paid, which is six cents per quart
This is as low as at any time since
the war. Pickers, growers and pack
ers are actively engaged in harvest
ing the crop for fear of an early
frost.
This week Mr. Soule will return to
Washington county to continue the
inspection work, and will be accom-
panied by DIR. C. E. Holton, chief OF
the Boston bureau of the L. S. De-
partment of Food and Drug Control
and DR.. NJ. II. Howard of the Bio
chemical laboratory, an expert on
canned goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27

was bright and cool and though some
what windy In the forenoon, on the
return trip between four and p. M,
the water was smooth and the ride
very enjoyable. A pleasing end of a
delightful day passed in social inter-
course and games on the shore Of one
of Names most beautiful lakes!
Among the guests were Miss Annie
Nickerson of Worcester. Mass, and her
nephew, Owen Nickerson, who are
passing their vacation at Readfeld.
their old home, with Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Nickerson.
Ernest w. Lewis and his grandson,
Dwight w. Lewis, who has been visit
ing him since August 18th, drove to
Jay Thursday where Dwight will visit
relatives till Sept. LIST, when he will
return to his home in Newton High
lands. Mass. for his High school work.
The public is invited to attend serv-
ices at Morgan's Camp Sunday morn
ing at 1915, Aug. 26. Rev. Roger Dun
lap will conduct the service. Automo-
biles will convey those wishing to go
to and from the grounds, meeting them
at Post Office Square. Monday eve
ming a minstrel show for the benefit
of Lafayette Lodge, +. and A. NJ, No.
As, will be given at Morgan's Camp.
Sam w. Fogg took 10 head of cattle
to the fair at Bangor this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27
Fat Men of New
ENGLAND at Portland

Portland, Me, Aug. est was an
nounced that Arthur H. Moulton of
this city, weighing ASS pounds, and
Miss Anna Hilson, also weighty,
would lead the parade of the New
England Fat Mems Club at the an
nual outing here today. Mr.. Moul-
ton rode in a truck and Miss Hilson
did not appear to participate.
There were $50 members at the
outing, who assembled in the Fall
mouth Hotel and proceeded in par
ade to the wharf, headed by Chand-
ler's Band, where a boat was boarded
for a sail of an hour and o. half down
the bay. When the party disem-
barked at PonCe's Landing, Long
Island, Mr.. Moulton declined to
walk to the shore dinner dining
room, but the others trudged along
and sat down to a dinner BETTING
their size.
Senator Bert NJ. Fernald Of Poland
made a very agreeable speech and
pledged that he would endeavor not
to miss future outings of the club.
Carl +. Shaw of Melrose. president
Of he United States Fat Mems Club.
was the next speaker. and said that
"a States have members and that
Canada. ENGLAND and South Am
erica have clubs also.
Jerome II. Hale Of Wells River.
VT, one of the 10 men who original
ed the New England Club. spoke.
relating incidents connected with
the conception of the idea.
Representative Edgar E. Rounds.
J. Putnam Stevens of this city and
William F. Spear of this city also
made felicitous remarks. Walter
G. Hay of this city, president. pres
ided. A short game of baseball and
other field sports suitable for fat
men after dinner concluded the days
outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27
Ex-Service Men and Women
And Dependents of Late Wal
fisk Insurance Ruling

The War Risk Insurance Act as of
october 9th, 1917, section 800. states
that all X-service men. women or
their dependents, must file a claim
against the L. s. Veterans Bureau
within five years from the date of
discharge or resignation from sery-
ice. In event of death during serv-
ice the claim therefore must be re-
corded in the Department under
which he or she may have been
serving. However. that where COM
pensation is payable for death or
disability occurring after discharge
or resignation from service claim
must be made within five years
after such death or the beginning of
such disability.
The five. years neriod may be ex-
tended one year by the Director OF
the L. S. Veterans Bureau il good
| cause is shown why the claim was
not made within the five year period
In all of such cases where claim
| was not filed within the desired
period the claimant shall be re-
quired to execute affidavits setting
forth in detail reasons for the delay
and because of which he believes
that the time limit should be ex-
tended. In addition 10 his owr
oo',ni' 'h0 Nioiiiio'ut Slldli SUBMIT any
| further evidence that he or she de-
sires for the purpose of showing that
the additional time should be grant
ed.
Inasmuch as majority of e.
service en- and women were dis
charged during the latter part OF
1918 and the first part of the year
1919. this ruling effects practically all
at this time coming as it does nearly
five years from the date of separa-
ton from service of a greater part OF
the ex-service men and women.
1t is desired that any ex-service
man, woman, or their dependents, be
fully advised regarding tho different
laws pertaining to possible benefits
due them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27
Successful School
Supts'. Conference
Is Held at Castine

DIR. Augustus o. Thomas, State COM
missioner of education. Miss Florence
NJ. Hale, agent for rural education, and
Miss Olive NJ. Jones, president Of the
National Education Association. re-
turned Saturday from Castine, where
the State School superintendent con-
vention had been in session for the
week.
Practically all of the school super
intendents in the State were present
and the conference was most success
full. DR.. Thomas reported.
Miss Jones and Miss Hale left Sun
day for Eiyria, Ohio, to pass week
at teachers institute. On her re-
turn Miss Hale will make short visit
at Washington, D. c.. as the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Alan. Mr..
Allan was formerly connected with the
Maine school department and is now
financial secretary of the National Ed
ucation Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-27

Kenneth and William Cole and
Thomas Nichols of Skowhegan were
recent visitors at the home OF rela-
tiveS in town.
Miss May Taylor left Sunday
morning for her home in Waverly,
Mass. after visiting at the home of
her sister, Mrs. H. c. Cooper
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Grindall are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of nine and half pound son.
The party of Camp Winslow boys,
who recently took a trip to Canada
have returned. and report a fine trip.
which was made in the big Mack
truck belonging to the Frank X.
Nigue company. and driven by Fred
Martin.
The Winslow Bridge is being treat
cd to new coat of tar.
Friends in town of Mrs. John n.
Weber will be very sorry to learn
that she is in q Boston hospital
where she will undergo surgical
treatment.
Ernest Taylor of Eassalboro was a
business caller in Winslow Friday.
A. b. CoombS of Augusta and
Arthur Robinson of the river road.
were recent visitors at the home of
friends and relatives in Eassalboro.
George Kennison and Harvey Pat
ten left Saturday for California, MAX
ing the trip in Mr. Patterns car.
Mrs Ella Leonard and daughter,
Irma of Milo. are guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Clarke of the
river road.
Sanford Reynolds of Reynolds Hill,
who has been ill, is somewhat i'm
proved.
The members of the Farm Bureau
should take all the exhibits possible
to the Fair to help the town and the
county, as there are several prizes
offered for exhibits. This applies to
the members of the Boys and Girls
Clubs as well, and all exhibits
should be at the exhibition hall by
ten o'clock Monday morning.