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New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
EIGHT HOUR DAY SAID
 TO BE OF BIG BENEFIT
New system Is Pronounced Success After Trial of Six
 Months

Pittsburgh, Feb. 27.-The first half year of the eight-hour day in the steel industry has shown results of greater efficiency in the mills, better relations between employer and em- ployes and higher standard of living among the workmen and their fami- lies, according to surveys recently made in various steel manufacturing centers. It is declared an increase of cost in the making of steel from $2 to $3 a ton has resulted.
 The United States Steel corporation and 70 per cent of the independents have almost completed the change from the two-shift to the three-shift day The steel corporation establish ed the eight-hour day Aug. 16, 1923, in all plants where continuous opera tions are maintained.
 Welfare workers maintained in all plants of the corporation by the gen. eral welfare board. under the dlrec- ton of l.. H. Burnett, assistant to the president of the Carnegie Steel com pany. have followed up conditions closely since the adoption of the shorter day and found in most cases that the men are satisfied with the eight hour turn because they have more time at home with their fami- lies and more time for recreation.
 The most difficult problem growing out of the change in working hours is that of maintaining tonnage and efficiency, according to officials. Most of them say thot they do not know whether efficiency is higher or other wise. but that the tonnage at the fur ifaces is the same. There is a better spirit and contentment among the workers. Few come late. This was not so on the longer run.
 While the eight-hour day has slight ly lowered the earnings of the aver age steel worker, bankers in several districts, including Homestead and McKeesport, declare there has been no falling off in the deposits of the workers because of the decrease. It is stated the workingmen are more thrifty. More men are buying their own homes,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27

standing its low purchase price and economy of operation and mainte- nance. Chevrolet is a quality product. fully equipped and modern in every respect.
 Tt has model style, fine finish, a high degree of -iding comfort and engineering efficiency. It can be
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27

Whstling Is forbidden in the coal mines in Leicestershire, England. Workers consider it a sign of im- pending disaster.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27

Approximately 1.So0,OOo persons die each year in the United States, government statisticians figure.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27

easily shown that for economical transportation nothing compares with Chevrolet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
Have You q Purpose in Life?

What would any Of Us do If we
did not have a definite purpose In
life? No one can succeed and no one
can be happy who lacks an objective.
Harold Bell Wright said he would
have died out there In Tucson, Ariz-
ora. eight or ten years ago when he
was i'll with tuberculosis, IL IT had no.
been necessary for him to work 10
provide for his family.
He had promised his publishers a
book. and his illpess had prevented
him from going forw~rd with 1t. II
kept my book where ] could look at
it and handle it," said Mr.. Wright,
because I dared not put 1t away. |
realized that my work alone could
save me. Most people { think die be-
cause they have no real purpose In
living. Had it not been for this book
which felt must write In order %
provide for those dependent upon me.
] should certainly have given up
Poeple often COMPLAIN because
they are compelled to do work which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
Sun Yat-Sen Will Not
Give Up Says DR.. WI

Canton. China. Aug. 2 "a. P. by
Mail)-Determination of DR.. Sun
Yat-sen to stay with the tight until
he has won. was reiterated in an in
terview granted recently by DR.. c. c.
WI, commissioner Of foreign affairs
and son of the late DR.. WI Ting
fang.
"The recent rumors Of DR.. Suns
death we have not been able to
trace" DR.. WI declared. He was
not even i'll. II he were Ill We would
issue bulletins.
There Is not much in the story
about negotiations for peace with
Chen Chiung-ming. The precedent
condition for peace Is that General
Chem issue formal apology for his
revolt. The attempt to murder DR..
Sun in the middle of the night, open
rebellion against an established gov.
eminent, actions like these raise q
moral issue. That must first be set
tied by public apology and the rest
will be easy. There viii be certain
arrangements about placing Of
troops, certain compromises on both
sides. Probably . northern expedi-
ton would be organized. not for the
purpose of capturing Picking. but to
return to their own provinces the
troops Of other sections which have
been fighting under Dr.. Suns nag.
''Dr. Sun realizes full well that
war Is hard on the people. even q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

try. organiser Of the first Red Cross
branch which began to function In
south Portland after the United
states entered the World War, wife
of An orator-clergymen whose FOUR
minute speeches were a tremendous
factor In arousing the community to
patriotism. Mrs. Olsen was submit
ted to the humiliation of the same
TYNE of physical examination which
q non English speaking immigrant
IN given when he visits this country
for the first time.
Casually and hastily examined by
a woman doctor when she arrived at
Ellis Island q week ago Saturday.
Mira Olsen was sent to hospital
ward for detention. When she in
ouired the reason for her being there
no information was forthcoming. On
sunday after her arrival she was
ryen q thorough medical examina-
ton by a male doctor. On Tuesday
she submitted to q blood test. and
abe again had q complete medicai
examination on Wednesday before
she was released.
Not once wa1 she given an intima-
ton a. to what disease she was sus-
pected Of harboring. A telegram. q
night letter and q special delivery
letter, SAINT to her by her husband
after he had received Information as
to the reason for her prolonged alb
sence failed Of delivery.
Mrs. Olsen sailed for Europe on
yuIv e called there by the illness OF
her mother. She Travelled on the
fonrist trip schedule Of the Cunard
line under the designation OF real.
6enf aiifn. having secured . permit
nv her rc-entry ofdeialiy and legally
drawn up ana sworn to. with TINS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
Mystery in Detention
Portland Woman by
Immigration Officials

Portland. Sept. 7.-Pallid and
soaken on the verge of a nervous
breakdown, Mrs. Bertha Emma Oh
see' wife Of Rev. Tredric Olsen.
S0m'nent Methodist clergyman. is
ner home on Broadway. South
uahd, after nearly Ave days of
~aat appears to have been unwar-
.s n.ed detention at the immigration
.s aon at Ellis Island upon her re-
Urn from a European trip. Appeals
representatives, to United states
S saators and family to President
S.o'age were resorted to before she
allowed to return to her home.
.lVs once during her nearly five days
s exile on the island was Mrs. Olsen
sn definite information a. to the
JASON Tor her detention.
Al Ellis Island she was not only
Se ed the right to proceed on her
rs s way, but was also refused
h s. to telephone or telegraph
~. husband Of her detention. The
Nss soand and their four children, who
49, received q message from the
Ssemer Berengaria on which she
Mrse Nag q week ago Saturday that
/ Essu lsen would be at home ut 6B6
h - day night, waited all night long
& -. Ge station for the mother Who
HSS.s came. and worried through .
|. erv =, sunday dntfl q special 4eliv-
~ was received which gave
T.u oerest outline Of her plight.
= y years q resident OF thi1 coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
Save Your Waste Paper and You
Save Forests

"You often think" writes D. B. An
drews, in Forbes Magazine, IN. ".
that the many newspapers thrown
away in the street cars, subways.
parks. hotels and public places are
wasted. In this you are mistaken,
for thousands Of tons of this refuse
are sorted and baled every day, and
the daily sales of this useful commo-
dity run into big figures.
when these old boxes. magazines,
newspapers. books and documents
reach the paper board mill they arc
frequently sorted. as some OF the
grades are more valuable than
others. For instance, the soft, white
book shavings'' are Juite valuable,
bringing as high as three cents a
pound. Your bulky Sunday news
paper IL worth about one cent a
pound.
"At the mill the paper Is dumped
into an enormous vat. where 1t is
soaked in hot water. A large and
voracious revolving cog, known as
the beaten roll. turning at q high rate
Of speed chews and oeats the papers
into a PUPPY mass. When II reaches
the proper consistency the mass Is
pumped away for still further refill
ing before 1t reaches lhe huge paper
metal. coins. jewelry, ETC., drop to tire
bottom Of the beaten. and several
times day the receptacle is emptied
OF its pulp and hard substances are
removed. It Is in the latter opera
tion that many valuable articles are
found by the Workmen.
Waste paper sales produce quite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

ywell-conducted war. But he Il no
more Tired Of this war than were
England and France tired Of the
war in 1918. He 10 determined that
he must win.
1.-THE removal Of the soldiers to
barracks outside the city 10 not pro-
ceedinS AZ rapidly a. anticipated. or
rather not quite according to sched-
ule: we anticipated that It would be
SLOW"
DR.. WI, dressed In q long, formal
Chinese gown, received the inter-
viewer in q big reception room, well
supplied with blackwood furniture.
Two cups Of tea, Chinese style, were
unobtrusively served but the COM
missioner did not even bother to
take sip Of his. One was somehow
made to realize that he was a busy
man. though there was never a hint
Of this In the way he spoke. His
Oxford English and his converse
tional power are delightful. 1t was
rather In the quiet composure Of his
manner a. he politely waited for the
interviewer to ask him another ques-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
by Beck

revenue for those concerns which
gather and conserve It. During the
war, when conservatism was urged In
every quarter. a large Western high
school induced its pupils to conserve
papers. Every available scrap Of pa
FER was brought to the school and
carefully baled. The sale Of this &C
cumulated waste furnished ample
money to equip a gymnasium. A
certain charity well known to the
writer increases its revenues by the
conservation Of papers on the part
of it's patronesses, and the Salvation
Army secures much revenue for its
work through its mixed paper gather
ing department"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
DRESDEN

SOUTH-Mr. ana Mrs. Joseph
Burke of Somervilie, Mass, 10 stop
ping with Mrs. Burke's mother Mrs.
Anna Chapman.
Parker Starrett and her sister
Katherine returned to their home in
Warren Thursday, after passing
nearly two weeks with their Grand :
mother. vesta SieSars, and aunt,
Mrs. Harold Wall, I'm Gardner.
Mr.. ana Mrs James Lynch and
daughter Florence Of South Gardi-
ner passed the weekend with Mrs.
Lynch's sister. Mrs.. Leland eiegars.
Mr.. and Mrs. GIL. Siegars passed
the weekend with Mrs. siegars'
cousin, Mrs. Harry Halves. She and
her son Arnold accompanied them
home Sunday for. . few days visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Dorr Of Som
erville, Mass. passed the Weelg-e end
and holiday with Mr.. DORIS uncle.
Irving Lilly.
MI. and Mrs Hxrold wall and SON
Glenwood. Mrs. Louis. Campbell and
Evelyn Field Of Gardner were call.
ing on relatives. and friends Wednes-
day evening. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
Vacation Afeer 20 Years

Havana, Aug. 24.-(A. p. by
MaiD.-Manuel Astorga = soperinas.
chief Of the claims department of
the United Railways Of Havana, has
just completed 30 years OF service
with the company without being alb
sent q single day. AZ a reward he
was granted three months leave
with pay and he and his wife have
gone to England to place their son
In school. Senior Astorga. q Cuban.
staftad In March, 1854, as a clerk
when fourteen years old. He will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

they do not like. That work may DO
their greatest blessing. It 10 when
we are forced to do things that are
hard that we develop :trength. A life
Of too much ease ID a life of great
unhappiness. Tho busy person has
no time to be miserablc.-Tom Drier,
In Forbes -Magazipe, IN. ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

fair" recently. but the left shoe only
Of each pair was displayed as a pre-
caution against theft. The chief at
fractions were in women's wear.
This display, included silver-lace
shoes, radio" shoes guaranteed not
to crack. violet colored shoes. bro
cades, red dancing slippers, and
handpainted ballroom shoes. but all
let's. .- -. ... "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Business Property u
GROCERY BCSINEsS-And building
near Augusta. doing good business;
will sell building alone; reason Tor
selling. ,ill-health. IA. care Journal.
ROOMING HOUSE-Bargain. Sickness
, compels me to sell. 20 rooms. fine To-
cation. Income $500 month above rent.
Terms. Mrs. Sleeper. 70 Crescent St.,
Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

permit 1t was possible for her to dis
peise with the formality Of a wise by
the American consul upon leaving
kondon for her return trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
farms ano Isno TOR sale

WONDERFUL FARM OPPORTtNI-
TIES-Situated on the Androscoggin
22& Kennebec Railway from Lewiston
to Waterville. In town of South Mon
mouth; Is miles from r. lewiston saio,a IL
the canning plant OF the Heart OF
Maine Packing Co. 2,
Consisting Of 217 acres; about 100 in
tillage. the rest in pasture with WOOD
enough to supply the household Tor
all time.
Cuts 70 tons Of hay besides large
quantity of corn and beans grown for
the factory.
The buildings are among the finest in
the Kennebec County. Consisting OF OF
boarders can be accommodated for the
house and garage. ehen house. Ice
house and piggery. Barns have ca.
pacity for rs head OF cattle.
the corn and beans for the factory
This is wonderful opportunity for
the right party.
Apply. to Heart OF Maine Packing Co.
South Monmouth. Maine. Or better.
come and see 1t for yourself.
20 ACRES-12 acres tiilage. rest young
woodlot: 1 cow. / hog. hens. farming
tools: Q miles from city; house Z
rooms. electricity. water in house.
buildings in nice condition. Price
low. Ella Mcintosh. % Weston st.
so ACRES-Riverside Drive. miles
from city, 10 rooms and bath.
Very attractive. Good chance for tour
lists trade or poultry business. Fruits
and berries. Large garden. With or
without farming tools. Ella M. Nc
Intosh, 20 Weston st. Tel $50.
p Heussa for Sale u
AU0UETA-My residence at 81 West
ern Ave-. including lots OF land on
Hillcrest CT. House has 8 rooms.
veStibule and bath. Good one-car
garage. Can he seen by appointment
after Sept. 10. ]. Frank Dyer. 1876
Water st. --
AUGUSTA rooms, flush closet. gar
age. good cellar, large lot. With or
without furniture. Low price, easy
terms. Apply at 90 Maple st.
UILDING-Suitable for garage. New
ly shingled, easily moved. 81 School
GARDINER-1o rm: house, B., ".
floors. cleo. lights. II acres, $3700; 10
rm. house $500; 2 double >tenenents.
$4,000 and $4,000. Fruit and grocery
store. Owner. $40 Water st.
EAST sIDE-Modern house : rooms
and bath. Extra lot. Tel. 4S5-M or call
At is Murray st.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

Berlin Aug. o0.-(A. ?. BY Nail.
Berlin hsl6 ~ dfst big "sheAi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

be pensioned when he becomes Sc
years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

MICHELIN TIRES-And tubes. Gulf
Supreme OIL at wholesale prices.
Frank e. Mace. 81 Winthrop St. Tel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
LIVE STOCK

GREAT DANE-Beautiful brindles and
black pups. low price. c. L. Wake
field, 8 Grove St.. Augusta. Tel. S1s-M.
NEWFOUNDLAND h o bbred
puppies. e. Rosario, Princes Point,
Yarmouth Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

NOWHERE ELSE such opportunt-
ties az are In the classified section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

FORD RACER--F'or sale. In good
running order. Price right. Safford'e
Garage, IA Dickman St.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

VUl1OANIZiN0 Latest equipment.
Tires. tubes and accessoriea used
Commercial st., Augusta. Tel o59-M.
WE SELL-Rebuilt starters, genera
tors and magnetos. Webber's Auto
Electric Service, 10 Dickman St.. Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

USED AUTO PARTS-Old cars bought
Tor parts. Ripley Co.. Augusta.
USED PARTS-Ford. c. H. Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08
Auto Accessories

&Oxo ~cCOS8oVe0O 70
AUTOMOBILE PARTS--Oakland SIX
parts Of all kinds for sale. 30x8S cord
zelwood Ave-, Waterville. Tel. 12O9-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

FIREMEN, BRAKEMEN = Beginners
$15O-$250 (Which positfon?) Rail-
way, b., care Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

LUMBER Thoroughly seasoned
spruce, pine and hemlock boards.
planks and studding. Frank e. Mace.
81 Winthrop ST Tel 6S4.M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-08

METAL GARAGES-Roofs. ceilings,
A. N. Brown. Sc Green st. Tel. 1094-R.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
Children and the Streets

The committee on streets and ave-
nues Of the Board Of Trade has
brought to the notice Of Congress it's
views and those Of the organization
it represents in part on measures for
the safety Of children in streets. The
committee points out that this matter
has been considered many times by
the Board Of Trade and other civic
bodies, that temporary measures have
been taken by the District govern.
ment, and that warning md educa-
tion In dangers Of the streets are good,
but do not seem to have entirely met
the situation" Figures of accidents to
children in streets are given. The
reservation Of parts Of streets for play
at certain hours is urged. but the com.
mittee quotes from recent report Of
the Board Of Trade that 1.-The adequate
remedy is in the hands Of Congress,
but until that body sees fit to appro-
pirate sufficient funds to provide safe
places for the children to play, such
measures (the closing Of streets to
traffic at certain hours should be
adopted to ameliorate the situation
as far as possible.
The adequate remedy is to be found
in public Fairgrounds. In the parks
more space is being given year after
year for playing golf, tennis, base
ball and foot ball and for riding horses,
and no doubt large sections of park
would be set aside for children's play
II children could use the space. The
trouble is that as a rule park is too
far from home to be used by children,
and the neighborhood playground is
the only thing that will meet the need.
Fairgrounds are being established,
but the creation OF them goes on slow
ly compared with the growth of the
demand for them.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
Gov. Smiths Legislative Fight.

Gov. Alfred E. Smith Of New York
is to lock horns with the republicans
In the legislature soon on his program
Of legislation which he desires at the
hands OF that body. The senate's
judiciary committee has reported ia
vorably five OF the more important
measures which he desires enacted
into law. The republican assembly is
opposed to them and will seek to pre-
vent their passage in the lower house.
Gov. Smith sought 'unsuccessfully
in his first term to get these measures
through against republican opposition,
and went to the voters for a second
term largely on this issue, being re.
turned by a handsome majority. He
naturally feels that he holds a COM
mission from the people in presenting
them again and urging their adoption.
The republican opposition is based
on the alleged radical nature OF the
proposed legislation. and it is not like.
Iy to yield to pressure, as fundamental
differences of policy are involved. The
contest promises to Increase in bitter
ness as it progresses. 1t may be ex-
pected to have an influence on the
coming state campaign and elections,
emphasizing the wide contrasts in
policy between the democratic and re.
publican parties in the state.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
The High Cost of Office.

When members OF the British labor
party took Office in the new Macdon-
aid ministry they doubtless did not
reckon upon the high cost of cere-
mony. Now they are staggered by
the realization that part Of the Job is
to attend court functions and that
custom, which is one Of the founda-
ton stones Of the British system, re-
quires that ministers shall. in the
presence Of the monarch, wear a GER
tain approved regalia. The cost Of
a uniform which meets the require
ments is about f15o, and most Of the
newly named ministers are baking at
the price. In the first place some Of
them have not that much loose cash
to spend. Then, again, there is no
such certainty OF tenure that an in
vestment Of this rather large amount
would be altogether safe. It is under
stood that three members Of the cab
fnet have agreed not to spend even
the Is necessary to hire court suits
from theatrical costumers. OF course,
it Is not actually compulsory for a
cabinet minister to attend the cere-
monial functions. and as q matter Of
fact It may be doubted whether one
Of them would be barred or thrown
out II he presented himself in his
ordinary clothes. But that is some
thing probably none Of them will try.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
Japan in Turmoil.

Japan is passing through trou.
blous time. Steadily growing since
the disaster Of last September, a spirit
almost revolutionary in its force has
now manifested in violent disorders in
the diet. Dissent from the policies of
the ministry has become acute, and a
vote of no confidence was about to be
precipitated when the session was
closed as a precautionary measure.
Personal encounters on the floor of
the house marked the proceedings,
the premier himself participating. Mis-.
siles were flung about and pande.
nlonium prevailed. The scene was a
reminder Of the old parliamentary
bear pit at Budapest, which was long
before the war the chief Legislative
storm center in Europe.
Special efforts were made in Japan
to prevent q political crisis at this
time on account Of the marriage Of
the prince regent, which occurred on
the 2Sth Of January. last Monday. 1t
was hoped to avoid disturbances both
before and after the event. But it
has been found impossible to keep the
political pot from boiling over. It is
limited that the anger Of the opposition
was inflamed to the breaking point
yesterday by the derailment Of train
which was carrying number Of anti
ministerialists to Toxic for the diet
session. This train wreck has been at
tributed to government agents.
A general election is virtually Ger.
tain to follow the dissolution Of the
diet, and 1t is impossible to foretell the
result. The Liberal" sentiment in ia
pan is on the increase. There is no
manifest anti-dynastic movement, but
the royal prerogatives are unquestion.
ably less popular now than ever be-
fore. One of the chief issues at pres.
ent arises from the financial measures
adopted for reconstruction following
the September disaster. There is also
a harsh feeling against the preceding
ministry, which resigned at the time
Of the attempt on the life Of the prince
regent on his way to open the sessions
Of the diet