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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
COUNTRIES ENTITLED
To Minimum Rates of Payne .Aldrich
Tariff Act Named by President.

Washington. March 24.-The Presi-
dent has issued proclamations declar-
ing that the following named countries
are entitled to the minimum rates of
the Payne Aldrich tariff act:
The Empire of China, including all
its dependencies: Oman, Afghanstan,
Neraul, Bhutan, Luxembourg, Monte
negro. Monaco, Andorra, San Marine.
Lichtenstrn, Hayti, The Kwantung
territory, Wcihaiwei, Koiachou. Ger
man possessions in Samoa, German
New Guinea, including the Insular pos
sessions of the Carolines, Pelew and
TIE Marianne islands, Marshall. Brown,
and Providence islands, Straits Settle
ment, including Keeling island, the
Federated Malay states. Brunei and
Sarawak, Hong Kong and Kowloon,
Nyassaiand. Northern Nigeria Protec-
torate. Southern Nigeria Protectorate
Gagos). Colo Coast Colony. including
Ashanti. the Colony and Protectorate
OF Sierra Leon, the Colony and Protec-
torate of Gambia, Fiji, Tonga and
Turkish possessions in Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
THE PENSION AGENCIES.
House Refuses to Strike Out Provision
for Adjustment.

Washington, March 24.-Former In
surgent' Norris of Nebraska figured
in the House today as Regular while
he derided his late opponents-the
Regulars for having Joined the insur-
rection. The Nebraskan spoke in sup.
port of the provision in the pension
appropriation bill for the abolition of
pension agencies, as reported to the
House by the committee on pensions.
Currier Of New Hampshire, Alex
Under of New York, Boutell of Illinois
and Dalzell of Pennsylvania were
among the Republicans who strenu-
Ously fought the regular organization
of the House, as represented by the
committee on pensions, in their efforts
20 overturn the report of that commit
Zee and continue the pension agencies.
"One of the tests of regularity, said
Norris, lis that we should always be
willing to quarrel in committee and let
our differences end there. Now we reg
ulars are trying to have this bill passed
in the form in which it was reported to
the House
Think of it. Boutell of Illinois and
Dalzell of Pennsylvania, whose regular
ity was never questioned before, have
caught this disease of insurgency and
have left the reservation.
oh, ingratitude Is this the way we
are to be paid for the election of these
gentlemen who have pension agencies in
their districts to the great committee on
rules"
The House by a vote of 76 to a. sus-
tanned the report of the committee refus-
ing to strike out the provision abolishng
the IS pension agencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
FOR A CONFERENCE.
Minister Straus Goes to Cairo at Re-
quest of Roosevelt.

Washington, March 24.-Oscar
Straus, United States ambassador to
Constantinople, left that city March 8
on the Scorpion. of the navy. for Cairo,
Egypt, where he is to have long
conference with ex-President Roose-
welt. 1t was learned today that Mr..
Straus' trip was in answer to a cable
message from Colonel Roosevelt, re-
questing the conference. In some
quarters the visit is regarded with
significance. Mr. StrauS was secre-
tary of commerce and labor in the last
few years of the Roosevelt administra-
ton, was always close to Mr.. RoOse-
welt and is likewise warm friend of
President Taft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Lieut.. Ernest Shackleton, the Brit
ish Antartic explorer, who will lecture
in this country, arrived Thursday
night on the steamship Lusitania
which anchored off Quarantine, New
York. She will dock Friday morning.
Sir Ernest is accompanied by his wife.
General Winsor B. French, a we'll
known Civil War veteran. died Thursday
at Saratoga, N. Y. General French was
born at Windsor. VT. IS years ago He
was a graduate of Tufts College and dur
ing the Civil War commanded the nth
Reg, N. Y. Vols For gallantry at the
battle of Cedar Creek he was brevetted
brigadier general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Leonard Fuller.

Leonard Fuller died in the hospital
here yesterday forenoon, after q short
illness with croupous pneumonia. Mr.
Fuller was born in Walpole, June. H.
1897, and was educated in the public
schools afterwards learning the paint
er's trade. He enlisted in the navy al
Boston, serving as landsman on the
u. S. S. Housatonic, being discharged
at Philadelphia. He again enlisted as
coal HEAVIER, serving on the l.. S. S.
New Hampshire, North Carolina and
Wabash ana was discharged at Bos-
ton, March II. 1865. He was admitted
to the Home from Holland. q, Nov. H.
1908, and had been confined to the hos
Eital as a patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

agency and great throng waited
in front of the hotel to see them start
out Soon after noon Kermit and MISS
Ethel appeared at the front entrance
of the hotel and stepping into motor
car were driven away. While the young
people drew the fire of curious eyes.
Col. and Mrs. Roosevelt unobserved
stepped out rear exit and entering
another automobile started for the
agency.
Col. Roosevelt in his call unon the
kheiive was accompanied by Mr.. ID
dings, the two then returned to Inc
agency, where the Khedive soon after
wards made a return call. This WISH
lasted for half an hour, after Whlcn
the Roosevelts returned to their hotel'
where preparations were made Tor
visit to the pyramids this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
TOUCHES THE RICH.
Price Of Meat Dish Go Up in New
York Swell Restaurants.

New York, March 24.-The higher
cost of living reached the poclletbOoks
of the rich Thursday, Delmonico's an
nounced that hereafter, because of the
higher cost Of meat 10 cents would be
added to every dish on the menu SO
far as meats are concerned High
class restaurants have made similar
advances. The price of lard has in
creased from IL to 20 cents a pound and
as doughnuts require lard their prices
also have been raised from IL to 20
cents g dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
John Finn.

Headquarters were notified yester-
day of the death of John Finn a MEM
Der of the Home. which occurred
March Is at the home of his son in
Hartford. Mr.. Finn was born in Ire
land Jan. 6, 1S41. but had passed the
greater part Of his life in this country.
He enlisted in the 18th Mass. Bat. at
Boston, Dec. 3, 1862 and served until
July 25, 1865. He was admitted to this
Home from Hartford, April 6, 1896. He
was very pleasant old gentleman and
well liked by his comrades
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
BENJAMIN e. Lord.

The death Of Benjamin f. Lord oc-
CURED in the hospital here Wednesday
night, the cause being croupous pneumo-
MIA. Mr.. Lord was born in Pelham, N. H.,
March 3, 1884. and after attending the pub
lie schools worked in wooden mills at sew
eral towns. He enlisted in Co. c, 40th
Mass, Inf, at Lawrence, Aug. :. 1862, and
was mustered out at Fort Monroe Sept.
IL. 1862 He was admitted to the Home
from Methuen June !. 1906. A widow,
Mrs. Mary E. Lord of Roxbury, sur
wives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The High school baseball team. under
the coaching of "Baggy" Allen of Fair
field, will report Monday afternoon for
the first practice. Arrangements are be-
ing made for the use of the college field
but if these fail the boys will fix up the
diamond at the Central Maine park for
their use each afternoon. The spring
team will open Monday morning and it is
expected that many candidates will re.
port at the first call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

was visited by the officers and quantity
of beer seized. He was allowed his lib
erty pending an analysis of the beer. The
analysis showed that the most of it was
over per cent. alcohol. The respondent
acknowledged that he was selling the
beer to his boarders but claimed that he
bought it for Uno beer. He was given a
sentence of 500 or 60 days in Jail. He
took the latter and will be taken to Au-
gusta this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
10 PER CENT. INCREASE
Will Be Given About 1900 Firemen on
3''' the Lehsh Valley Road.

south Bethlehem, Pa, March "a
Twelve hundred firemen employed on the
Ruffalo. Eastern, Jersey City. Perth Am
blv. Sayre and Coxton divisions OF the
Lehigh Valley Railroad, will be given a
10 per cent. increase in pay Such was
the announcement made here Thursday
by General Manager Fl. F. Mcguire. fol-
lowing a conference with a committee OF
firemen representing the several divisions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Philip LYNCH.

Philip Lynch died in the hospital here
Wednesday night of pulmonary tubercu-
losis. Mr.. Lynch was born in Ireland
about a years ago and had lived in this
country since boy He enlisted in the
navy at New York City. serving as coal
HEAVIER ON the L. S. S. North Carolina
Bienville and Princeton. He was mus
tered out at Brooklyn March u, 1865. Since
the war he worked as a harnessmaker
He was admitted to the Home from New
ark July 13. 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The court of inquiry on the revenue cut
ter Woodbury. to investigate reports Of
misconduct on the part of members OF
the crew who acted as guards on the
burned steamer Manhattan at Portland,
was continued Thursday, some half dozen
witnesses being examined The inquiry
will continue one and possibly two days
longer Some of the witnesses previously
heard have been recalled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
NEW POLITICAL PARTY,
Convention of Labor Union Members
Held to Form Such Organization.

Philadelphia, March 24.-Interest in
the labor situation here was centered
today in the convention of members
OF the labor unions to form a new po-
lltlc2i party. About 500 delegates at
tended the meeting from which news
paper men and everyone else without
union card and other credentials
was barred. AT the close of the con-
ventlon it was announced that a COM
mlttee headed by John ]. Murphy.
president of the Central Labor Union,
mad been chosen to organize the new
party. This committee will select men
in each ward in the city to constitute
city committee
NO one whose loyalty to the cause of
unlonlsm can be doubted will be Sc
lected on any. committee A contribu-
ton of one days pay to finance the
new organization will be asked from
every member of the new party. Nom
unionists will be permitted to enroll
after the preliminary organization has
been effected
There was no change in the street
car situation. Another death was add :
ed 10 the list of trolley car victims to-
night. when Samuel Steed, aged 81
years, was struck by car at Gath
street and South College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
UNDER BLAZING SUN.
Weston Does SO Miles and Is Now Al
Miles from Chicago.

Norborne, Mo, March 24.--For 80
miles Edward Iayson Weston walked
today under burning sun. At S3S
o'clock tonight he retired at a farm
house near here, after having walked
from At!lerton, Mo-, since 6.l5 O'Clock
this morning. He was almost exhaust
ed when he retired.
At 1 o'clock tomorrow morning Wes-
ton will resume his walk to Chicago,
Al miles away He is 10 days ahead of
his schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
GAINING, Little BY Little.

New Haven, CT, March 24.-The propo-
sitions submitted to the conference COM
mittee of the trainmen and conductors of
the N. Y, N. H. & II. Railroad by Cen
eral Manager Samuel Higgins in answer
to the demands of the men for an in
crease in wages, were turned down. The
decision was made known to President
Mellen and it is understood that he made
two or three concessions satisfactory TO
the men and another meeting will be held
next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
James RYAN.

The death of James Ryan occurred in
the hospital here Yesterday morning of
eroupous pneumonia. Mr. Ryan was born
IN Boston about "A years ago but had
lived in Maine and Scranton. Pa. He en-
listed in Co. b. Sth Maine Inf. Aug. 49,
1861, and served until Jan. 49, 1866 He
was admitted to the Southern Branch
from Scranton. Pa. June Is, 1900. and was
transferred here June p. 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

A large number of men who have been
employed in the big woods was the larg-
est at the station Thursday afternoon
for many weeks. They came down over
the Somerset road, connecting at this city
by electrics and go to points east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
81 Day for All Disabled Soldiers

Washington. March 24.-One dollar
4 day for all old soldiers. incapacitat-
ed in the service is provided in a bill
reported favorably from the House
committee on military affairs Thurs
day by Rep. Sherwood, Democrat.
Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Berne May Be Disappointed.

Berne, Switzerland, March 24.-Ac-
cording to today's papers Former
President Roosevelt while en- route to
Paris will stop off at Berne about April
IS and be received by President Robert
ComtesSe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Officer Eugene York, who since his
appointment to the police force has
been on the Main street day beat, has
been transferred to the day-night beat
at the North End. taking the place of
Officer Charles Butler. officer John
P. Baxter has been assigned to the
Main street beat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The Hart Schaffner & Marx high
grade clothing needs no eXtolling, their
reputation has been long admitted and
established You only need to know
that an Easter suit of this stylish
clothing awaits you at the Corner
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The Wardwel- Emery Co. has full
line eff Easter necessities in spring
suits, waists and many other Easter
beauties. Remember this is one of the
stores where you are almost sure to
meet your ncighbors, who may be
shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

William Hubbard, an employe of the
printing department at the Hollings-
worth & Whitney mill. had one of his
fingers on bis left hand damned Thurs
day morning between two rolls The
nail on the finger was taken off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Public Reception at Southampton.

Southampton, March 24.-Learning
that Col. Roosevelt will sail for New
York June 10 from this port the mayor
and the leading business men are ar
ranging to tender him a public recep-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Aleco Petas, the Greek who was arrest
ed in the Gilman block Wednesday even
ing for alleged possession of liquor, was
arraigned in court Thursday morning, but
the case was put over until Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

A social dance will be held this even
ing at the Taconnet clubhouse in Win
slow. Music will be furnished by the
Leahy Sisters orchestra. Refresh
ments will be served at intermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

to William McLane to Boston,; Alvin
A. Dyer to Sullivan; James Flynn to
Worcester; Charles Connors to Taun
ton Michael McNalley to Rutland;
Franklin P. Evans to Augusta and
Frederick Collins to DanVerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The funerals of the late Benz. f.
Lord and the late Francis Graham will
be held from the Home chapel at P.
NJ today, Rev. II. S. Burrage officiat-
ing. Capt Negraval will command the
escort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Mr.. Roosevelt's itinerary as an
nounced does not provide for a visit
to the Swiss capital. He is scheduled
to arrive at Budapest on April IS and
to leave that city for Paris on the
morning of the goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Carbone of Col
lege avenue have gone to Boston, where
they will pass Easter at the home of his
parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Hon. w. r. Pattangall, editor of the
Maine Democrat, has been engaged to
deliver the Memorial Day address be-
fore Wade Post No. 123 a. Pressure
Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Mr. and Mrs. II. r. Durham and fam
lily, who for the past six weeks have
been in Florida, arrived home Thursday
afternoon, after most enjoyable trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The Waterville Military band will
hold an Easter ball at the Messalon-
skee hall in Oakland on Monday even
ing, March %. Special cars will re-
turn to this CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Live Poultry Men Bound Over.

New York, March 24.-The Sc de-
PENDANTS who We're indicted yesterday,
charged with illegally manipulating
the live poultry business in the city
We're each held in $1,000 bail today for
trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the N. E. o.
P. will meet at 2.3O this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Oscar Webb, Elm
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Miss A. fitzpatrick, instructress at Co
burn. has gone to her home in Hallowell
for the vacation of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will serve supper al their
vestry this evening from $50 until I
O'Clock. All are cordially invited to
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Will Visit Emperor William.

Berlin. March 23.-Ex- President
Roosevelt is to be the Emperor's per-
sonal guest at the palace in Berlin
from May IL to May Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

John Clarity of Sandy Hill, N. Y,
late co. Fl. 22d n. Y, Inf. has been
transferred to this Branch from the
Southern Branch at Hampton, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Georqe Peter Arraigned.

George Peter, No. 8 Front street. was
arraigned before Judge Shaw Thursday
afternoon on charge of illegal keeping of
liquors On last Saturday night his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Mrs. William Towne and Mrs. Timothy
Cowan have been called to Belfast by the
death of Mrs Towne's sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Charles H. Hilton returned to the
Branch yesterday from furlough
passed in Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Alexander B. Dyer. who has been
passing a furlough with friends in Au-
gusta, reported yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Merton Sawtelle has entered the en-
ploy of the Maine Central as cook on
one of the working trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Al daughter has been born at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. ii. Moore of
Oakland street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Chester Holbrook, who has been Wis
iting at his home in Newport, has re-
turned to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Michael Murray late Co. H, 9Th
Mass. Inf. has been granted an honor
able discharge from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

Moving pictures and vaudeville to-
night in the Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

The bark Sea King, which left Bath
Tuesday for New York in tow of the tug
Bismarck, was reported passing City is
land. New York, last Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. G.. A. L
Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
WATERv|LLE.

Miss Ina Parker of Portland is guest
of Ruby and Muriel Nye, Kelsey street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25

rules committee. No nominations were
made and all members were eligible for
selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-25
Hot March Day in Northern Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 24.-Today
was the warmest March day ever re-
corded in northern Ohio The maximum
was SO degrees
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-21
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Arizona republican., 1910-08-16

in summer. S All the others seemed to want water regardless of the future. E. O. Brown of the seventh district. said that his constituents were in fav or of letting the water run as long as there was any.
 Section Director Jesunofsky of the weather bureau was invited to the meeting and asked to make predictions in regard to rain. The farmers want ed to know what they might expect and they thought MT. Jesunofsky was the man who could tell them the latest plans of the rain god. By consulting the past MT. Jesunofsky is able, with more or less degree of certainty, to foretell the future. He brought with him the weather bureau data of the past fifteen years.
 The director of the weather bureau figured that we are getting about the usual quantity of rain on the Roose- welt watershed that we can expect at this time of the year. This opinion Is based on the data received from the few points on the watershed where ob- servations are taken. It was pointed cut by Mir Jesunofsky that while 65 per cent of the rain is supposed to come in the summertime, yet it avails lit tie as far as filling the reservoir IS concerned on account of the greater evaporation, the dryness of the river beds and the consequent greater ab- sorption. It is the 35 per cent that comes in winter that really does the business. He said that he expected heavy rains between now and Septem- Der 10.
 J. D. Stannard of the reclamation service pointed out that for the first nine days of September of last year good rains fell-enough to keep up the flow of the Verde He said that this year, during the first fifteen days of August but a little over 3.0O0-acre feet had been withdrawn from the reser- voir, while in July 44.000 feet were Tn short, the flow of the Verde was almost enough to maintain the canals without the assistance of the reservoir If the flow of the Verde keeps up for the rest of the month as 1t has thus far the reservoir will not be seriously depleted
 After the general meeting the coun- cil met again to fill the vacancy on of H. J. McClung on ac- count of disqualification. MT. Me Clung has sold his land in the third district and is therefore no longer eli gible to fill the position.
 In the absence of D. P. Jones of Mesa, the chairman, w. J. Murphy was elected temporary chairman. H. J. was then nominated and elect ed to fill the vacancy. He will be in office for the rest of Mir McClung's erm. which expires in May.