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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
CLASHES AGAIN
THREATEN breakup
OPIUM CONFERENCE

Geneva. Jan. 20.--(By a. P.)-So Sc
rious a situation developed today at
the International opium conference
that many delegates tonight voiced the
opinion that complete breakdown to-
morrow was possibility.
Fiscount Cecil of Chelwood. the chief
British representative, who is leading
the fight against the American pro-
posals. said tersely: "Things are crit
ical," He added that he expected to
be the first speaker at tomorrow mon
ing's session and that he would oppose
the new American suggestion for the
suppression of opium smoking in the
Far East within Is years, because he
was convinced the adoption of any
such plan would mean only deceiving
the world.
Geneva was treated to much drama
and sensation today. A clash at the
forenoon sessions of the conference
between Stephen G.. Porter. head of
the American delegation. and Viscount
Cecil was followed in the afternoon by
Ireland breaking away from the Brit
ish lead and striking a blow at Brit
ish hegemOuy over her dominions and
commonwealth. Michael McWhite the
Irish Free State envoy at Geneva,
came out fatty for the American
opium plan. Mr.. NTcWhite said he
deemed it his duty to support the
American proposal for practical meas
ures gradually to suppress opium
traffic.
Another feature of the dramatic day
was the address of DR.. Alfred SEE, the
Chinese DELEGATE. who warned the So
called "opium bloc" powers tina China
now had awakened and that the pow
ers wouh be held responsible not only
by the world as whole, but in par
ticular by 400.000,G00 Chinese.
The clash between Minister Porter
and Fiscount Cecil started when Mr.
Porter Indignantly repudiated accusa-
tions made by Niscount Cecil Monday
that the American people We're using
more opium and narcotic drugs than
the people of India, which is a great
opium-producing country and where
opium is eaten by the natives. Mr.
Porter declared Viscount Cecil's charge
false and characterized it as a vile
SANDER upon the people of the United
States. The British representative
withdrew his charge with an apology
for having made it, but he was so af-
fected by Mr.. Porter's speech that he
wanted to go back to England imme-
diately. Fellow delegates. however,
succeeded in calming him.
NJ. Zahl told the correspondent Of
the Associated Press tonight that aft
or the addresses tomorrow he would
Immediately adjourn the conference so
as to give the delegates time for re-
Election and consultation before voting
en- the American proposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Last night was the dress rehear-
sal of the Gardiner Bows Club min
strel Show and musical comedy, and
tonight in the first performance. 10
be followed by one Thursday night,
end a dance with Manson's Three
O'clock orchestra.
All members of the CAST have been
rehearsing at top speed for the past
ten days, and ii the first Perform
ance goes as smoothly as did last
nights rehearsal. the audience will
be treated to the fastest, snappieSt
show seen in Gardiner in many
moons.
Among the many novelties in this
show, will be those TWO popular To-
; cal entertainers, Maurice King and
Paul DemerSc, in q special sketch
that will surprise all who see it.
The endmen are funny. have good
clean jokes, and sirg pleasing songs,
Paul DcmeIso is an ideal interlo
cutor. and keeps things moving at
O. fast tempo. Maurice King has 4
fast song and dance in the first ,art
OF the shcw in Take Me From
Dixie" and together with Paul De-
mcrse. GeorSe Desmond. Ken Gro
der, and Wallace Stonler. will have
the audience rocking i'll their seats
at THE Seldom Inn" Cabaret in
teh secold act.
In connection with the musical
comedy part of the entertainment,
special merton of two singing and
dancing numbers should be made.
These darccs reflect much credit o.,
the several eiIls who will appear in
them. and are bound TO be features
of this shaw.
There will be spccia, scenery and
costumes for this production. the
endmen representing Fiji Island
Canntbals. the first circle dressed as
United States sailt rs. The special
singing aud dancing ensemble
"Dancin' Dan" will be costuned in
smart black and white dancing
trocks. while the High Brow
, Babies" ercupe. who have a snappy
loutine of dance steps. will have Co.'S
tunes Of purple and gold, cmblema-
lical of the golden sunshine that
would be welcome at this time in
: stead this Eskimo weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

day evening at the home OF Mrs. w.
c. Leighton with large alte ..n.nta'
Roll call was answered py Quo'a-
lions from Shakespeare. 4 llhe :,
per on 1.-The Merchant OF Ve1iS, =.
read by Mrs. c. F. Marble, after
which Mrs. Masterman. Mrs. York.
Mrs Andrews, Mrs. Young, Mrs.
rate Mrs. Snow and Mrs. Albert
French read the Court Scene from
the Same play. Mrs. Ralph Master
man entertained with two deligf :
full readings, which were greatly en-
joyed. ..,,
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Harris Woodman and at that
time the essays on "rhrift." by pu-
pills of the Winthrop High for winch
the CLUB offered prizes, will be read.
The Winthrop Grammar School
basket ball teams will meet the
teams from Edward Little JUNIOR
High, in a double header Friday eve
ming at the Town Hall. This is the
first home basketball game of the
season and as both boys and girls
teams are to PLAY, there should pc
a good attendance. The boys team
is made up almost entirely of new
material, most of last seasons team
having graduated last June. Captain
Donald Arnold who plays center, is
the only regular from last season on
this years team. The rest of the
team includes William Abelli and
Maurice Spear, guards; and Richard
Laughlin, Lionel Auclair and Garlic
ton Roberts, fol wards.
The girls squad is captained by
Frances Edwards. and includes
Gwendolyn Brown. Helen Beatty,
Mary Kus, Auraro Fountain, Evelyn
Andrews. Katherine Webb and
Evonre FleuTy.
The home reams wi entertain
their visitors at supper preceding
the game.
Miss Vera Thanum has returned
to .Marolchead. Mass. Mrs. MacIn-
the is assisting at the Thanum
home, where Mr.. Thanum is i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
| Alfonso Gives Up
His Punitive Quest
For BlascO IbaneZ

Paris, Jan. 20 tBy A. PO-ApplauSe
from all sections of the chamber of
deputies greeted Premier Herriot' s
announcement this evening that King
Alfonso had abandoned his action
against Vicente BlascO Ibanez. the
Spanish author, for his attacks on
the Spanish monarch and military
directorate by means of pamphlets
written in France. Herriot prefaced
his remarks by saying II have a
pleasing statement to make to the
chamber" After the applause had
subsidized. he continued: His majes-
ty, the King of Spain, has abandoned
the action which he instituted
against the writer, Vicente Blasco
1banez. The chamber will under
stand my wish to thank Spain's SOW
ereign for this personal proof he has
given of his liberal principles"
The Spanish governments move
extricates the French government
from an akward situation. for it
would have been dtaicult to avoad
rnpleasantness from certain sections
of the pren1cr's own supporters, had
Alfonso's charge been pressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

forced cement. concrete. brick and
granite blocks, while an asphaltic
macadam has proven very successful
as semi-iigid pavement.
Realizing that the deposits of gravel
are not ineXhaustibie. it becomes quite
obvious that municipalities cannot af-
ford to continually rely upon what
natrual resources there are of avail
able street building material without
making some effort to conserve. By
conservation is meant constructing
road surfaces that Will not require
more for maintenance than was re-
quired for the initial construction.
1t is recommended that a certain
amount of Semi-rigid pavement be con-
structed each year, especially on the
hills that receive n large amount of
traffic. also there are several places
on Maine avenue where the cement
concrete is beginning to disintegrate.
An Asphaltic macadam top placed on
this cement would stop the disinte-
grafton of the concrete and make q
pleasant surface to ride upon One of
the most difficult conditions to obtain
for roads is n firm and unyieIding
foundation. The city now has this in
the concrete and 1t should be used be-
fore il becomes useless
For several years citizens have
| been endeavoring by various meth
DDS to surface treat some of the
gravel surfaced streets so that the
street surfaces would remain in the
street end be enjoyed by the people
living along the way and the travel
ing public. The method of financing
this improvement this year appar-
nelly met with favor. The city
bearing one half of the cost and the
abutters the other half. AS there
were places where the city would
liked to have surface treatment but
the abutters were not willing it is
recommended that the city bear the
entire expense another year of main
/ tanning the program as started this
year and extending it where needed
for economy.
There were several petitions for
sewers laid on the table of the city
council this year. These sewers are
not only a convenience but a necess-
ity and it is recommended that they
be built as early in the spring as can
be arranged.
If it is possible to enter into a con-
tract withtheCentral Maine over Co
with more attractive rates, it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
Atlantic Ports
Given Right to
Fix Own Rates

Washington, Jan. Establishment
of preferential rates at eastern, south
eastern and Gulf ports was ordered to-
day by the shipping board.
The effect of the order was to place
the ports on strictly competitive ba-
sis by upsetting existing agreements
between the north Atlantic, south At
lantic and Gulf conferences.
The order, which gives the ports the
right to establish their own rates, was
regarder as a victory for Boston and
southern ports and was described as
an emancipation of shipping through
the Gulf" by Commissioner THOMPSON.
who 1nstigated the hearings last No
vember.
differential in favor of the north
Atlantic ports was removed by the or
der. The differential provided for an
added freight of u cents per 100
pounds on cargo moved through south
Atlantic ports. and IL cents on cargo
through Gulf ports.
The board declared it disapproved
or the tri-partite conference between
three groups of carriers mainly for
the reason that the rate situation re-
suItlng therefrom is effectively con-
trolled by the north Atlantic lines"
1T should be pointed out" the report
SAID, that the membership of the
north Atlantic conference is predomi-
nantly foreign. This foreign member
snip. with votes outnumbering by far
those OF American membership, domi-
mates the tri-partite conference and
the rates applicable to American COM
modities moving in American bottoms
from American ports. The result is
effective control by foreign lines of an
extensive portion of our commerce and
or much Of our shipping"
Coincident with the announcement
of the boards orders, Democratic sem
ators conferred today without decision
on the Butler bill which would place
Gulf and New England ports on a par
ity with other Atlantic ports in the
matter of rail and ocean charges. Sem
ators from the Gulf and New England
states urged Democratic support of
the measure. while others opposed II
on the ground that it's enactment
would destroy 4 favorable through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

rate differential enjoyed bv -.
Atlantic ports.
During extended hearing. =
shipping board three-cosrsss
developed between intersstS 49,
ing the north Atlantic. midssa
tic and southern ports, NJ. 49,
representatives souEht a -
with New York. whose ~.
Joined the southerners In r.
against a through land and ~.
which benefited Norfolk. 49,
and Philadelphia. Boston ~ -
New England cities Joined q I.
! ing the through rates effectirs =!
die Atlantic territory, which ~
penalized that ports exte6s,v.
ties.
Representatives Of middle -
and central trade and trafilc 80.
tions who appeared at ths ~.
supported the contentious OF ~ b.
ern ports. They declared III. ~.
flow of much Of the cargo or,.,..
in their territory was throne ~
ports, but that the added frs,ss1 b.
fixed by the conference WA ~.
tive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
President Signs
Deficiency Bill
OF S159,O0O,00O

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The emergen-
ey deficiency bill carrying $4,000. 900
was signed today by President Cool
idge.
the measure the first big supply bill
to be approved by the president since
the converting of Congress. provides,
among other items. $15O,0O0,O0o for
tax refunds: s50,O0000O for expenses
of the presidents agricultural commits
sion; $4,000 for the oil conservation
board. and S3,501.20o for completion
of the work on dam number 2 at Mus
Gle Shoals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
EAST WINTHROP

John w. GRAHAM, who recently
underwent surgical treatment at the
Augusta General Hospital, is report
cd as doing finely.
There will be a combined meeting
of the Mission Circle and Willing
Helpers with Mrs. w. III. Titus We'd
lesday afternoon On.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Wheeler, D. L.
Higgins and family and Mr.. and NJ !.
Robert Partridge of Augusta. were
at Robbins Point on Sunday.
Harold Tobey has gone to Bath
where he has employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
WEST GARDINER

POND ROAD-A little daugnrr
arrived Jan. IS. at the home Q, VA
and Mrs Lloyd Smith of Oak1ansi
Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss haA''
Emery of West Gardiner. 80,
The thermometer in this sect'ott
registered SO degrees below zero -
! o'clock Monday morning.
Aliston Maddocks, who IS Gun
fined to the house by illness Is HUE
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

recommended that system OF orna-
mental street lights be installed on
Water street. The number of street
lights as listed at present charged on
the existing rate schedule makes a
total yearly cost at s6402.s6. Consid-
ering a redistribution of illumination
a rate reduction and existing lights
to be replaced mean installation OF
20 ornamental lights would cost the
city less than $500 year in addition
to the present cost.
Respectfully submitted
B. +. JOSE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Master Milton Hussey of Winthrop
street celebrated his ninth birthday
Monday evening by entertaining tn
of his friends at his home. A feature
of the occasion was q large birth
day cake. Refreshments of hot cho-
colate. fancy cookies, candy. pea
nuts and pop corn were served.
Games Of ell sorts were played and
enjoyed by all present. aster
Hussey was remembered by his
many friends with gifts and a show
er of postcards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
Gard Of Thanks

we wish to express our gratitude to
an who helped or offered their serv-
ices during the illness and at the
death of our loved one: also for the
many beautiful flowers.
EDGAR ANDERSON AND FAMILY
MRS. A. l.. GOODWIN,
0. L. SAWYER AND FAMILY.
Mr.. AND MRS. FRANK ANDREWS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21
WINTHROP
winthrop Orange

The regular meeting of Winthrop
Grange was held Tuesday. At the
forenoon session the first and second
degrees were conferred on one candi-
date. A splendid dinner was served
at noon in charge of Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Moore. At the afternoon ses
sion Rev. {. r. Sargent. d. S. Clement
and c. +. Marble explained the pro-
gram which the committee has out
lined for the year. Mrs. c. +. Marble.
Mrs. Louise Webb Mrs II. S. Holmes
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Laughlin were
appointed as social committee. The
next meeting will be held February s.
The subject taken up will be animal
Pests" the discussion to be opened by
Rev. G. +. Sargent. The dinner COM
mittee will be Mr.. and Mrs. w. N.
Kimball.
meeting of the Grange Corpora
ton was held at the Grange hall on
Tuesday. The reports If the secretary
and treasurer were given and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
year:
President, c. Z. Longfellow: vice
president. M. +. Norcross: secretary
and treasurer, Miss NJ Ellen Alden;
directors. L. NJ. Soper. Joseph Moore,
Frank Taylor and Peter Thaanum.
The meeting adjourned subject to meet
at the call of the president.
Miss Ruth Castle of Augusta was
the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A.
q. Titus at Idlewilde.
There will be special meeting of
Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lodge this
evening to confer the degree.
Harmony Circle will meet this aft
ernoon with Mrs. Bertha Briggs.
Mrs. Alfred johnson of Portland is
the guest of Mrs. Cora Alley.
The I. D. X. Club held it's regular
meeting Monday afternoon at hte
home of Mrs. Charles Kilbreth. The
club Will meet next week with Miss
Emma Cochrane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Fleury are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter
There will be a meeting Of Crystal
Lodge, !. o. o. F.. Thursday evening
with work In the second degree follow
ed by a supper.
TIL Royal Neighbors of America en-
Joyed social Monday evening at the
Moose hall. Games and music were
enjoyed, followed by an oyster stew
supper.
Mrs. w. +. Packard is recovering
from an operation for appendicitis at
st. Barnabas Hospital in Portland.
A. A. Chapman of Portland was in
town on business yesterday.
Literary Club Meets
The regular Meeting of the Win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The water in the stream is re-
ported to be the lowest in forty
years and unless relief is forthcom-
ing within the next Two or three
days 1t is understood that some of
our Industries will be forced to run
on part time. Fortunately the ma
jority Of our industries use electric
power and the Farmingdale steam
plant of the Central Maine Power
company is being run nearly full ca
pacity to offset the shoi tcge of water
power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The recreation rooms of the local
telephone office were the scene of a
very pretty party Tuesday vening.
The rooms were beautifully decorat-
ed in honor of Miss McAllister, the
chief operator, who has been trans
ferred to Brunswick, and the new
chief, Miss Fowles of Bar Harbor.
Miss McAllister was presented with
silk umbrella and bouquet of
flowers and Miss Fowles received a
bouquet of flowers. Dainty refresh
ments We're served. The entire force
Of Is were present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The Mission Circle Of the Univers-
alist church will meet with Mrs. M.
g. Folsom at the parsonage Thurs
day, Jan. %, instead Of with Mrs.
Marley as announced in the bulletin.
Miss Edith Page and Mrs. Carrie
Manson will have charge of the pro-
gram. Missionary boxes will be OPEN
ed at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church met with Mrs. Annie Man.
hire, Page street. Tuesday afternoon.
After 4 short business meeting =. e
afternoon was pleasantly passed in
sewing for the Easter sale. Delicious
refreshments We're served Ly the
hostess,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

On account Of the storm the meet
ing which was to haye been held In
the interests of the rorma ti0n of a
military company in RandMph or
Gardiner was postponed from Tues
Gay night until date to be an
nounced later. AdjUtant General
Hanson will be the speaker at the
postponed meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The annual meeting of the Gardiner
Board Of Trade will be held at the
City building on Monday, Jan. 26, at
z 30 p. NJ. AT this meeting will be held
election of officers and committees for
the coming year and the transaction
of such other business as may come
before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The PRAYER meeting Wednesday
evening Of the Methodist church will
be held at the parsonage at the usual
hour. After the prayer meeting
there is to be an important official
board meeting for the purpose of
selecting lay delegate for the Maine
annual conference of the Methodist
Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The Wednesday evening meeting
at the Baptist chapel will be lead
by Miss r. A. GilIatrick. Much of
the time will be given to consider
alton of Sunday school problems
and plans. 1t is requested that all
the officers and teachers of the .'un-
day school be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

At noon Tuesday. Miss Alice Lii
zotte. one of the popular young ladies'
at Marston & Brooks. was presented
with a chest of silver and generously
showered with confetti by the stitch
ing room employees. in honor of her
approaching marriage on Monday,
Jan. 26 to Emile Lausier of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Red Wing Council, Degree of Po-
cahontas will have an installation of
officers at G. A. r. hall Thursday
evening. The Chiefs will be raised
by the Great Pocahontas, Inez Puffer
OF Bath. Supper at p. NJ. followed
by an entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

There will be installation of officers
at the regular meeting o. Danforth
lodge. No. 179. N. E. o. F., this even
ing. Refreshments aad entertain
nent. All those not solicited are re-
Quested to bring cake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Next Sunday evening Rev. III. G..
Kennedy of Augusta will be the
speaker at the Baptist church. His
address will be in the interest of the
Maine branch, Lords Day League of
New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

On account of the reception and ban
quet to be given Hon. William Tudor
Gardiner this evening at G. A. r. hall,
the meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Of the American Legion is postponed
until Friday evening of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Lon ID. Burkett of Saco and Otis J..
Sproul Of Portland were among the
business callers in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Miss Mary Harmon Of Deering is
the guest Of her cousin, Miss Louise
Rogers Of Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Among the recent marriage returns
filed at the Office Of the city clerk is
that OF Gladys I. Small and Henry NJ
Goodal1. both Of South Gardiner. The
ceremony was performed January 10
by Rev. r. A. L. Colby at Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter will
hold its regular meeting this evening
with work in the Past and Most Elk
cellent degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Mrs. George A. Prescott has re-
turned to her home in this city af-
ter severa! weeks visit with her
daughter, Mrs. John Howard If New
Bedford, Mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Oscar Childs, Wilder street, Is Ill
| at his home with the grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

The past Matrons and patrons Of
the Eastern Star will hold a public
whist party at the Masonic hall FRI
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-21

Edward Sylvain arrives today
from Sprinsvale to visit his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ieter SYLVAN.