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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
PULLMAN CAR RATES
To Be Lowered on Voluntary Offer of
the Company.

Chicago. Dec. IAN offer of the Phil.
man Co. to reduce the rates charged for
upper berths in sleeping cars % per cent.
where lower berths were priced more
than $l.50, to make the price of upperS
Sl23 as a minimum and reduce some low
er berth rates, was opposed before the
Interstate Commerce Commission here
today by attorney generals of four states
and by two railroads.
The Pullman Cos. offer left unchanged
Pullman seat rates and was to become
effective upon approval and acceptance
by the commission. The opposition to
the plan was offered on the part of the
railroads on the allegation that they
would have to stand part of the brunt of
the lessened prices and by the attorney
not sufficient.
Il don't think the 20 per cent. reduction
represents the difference in service value
of an upper and lower BERTH" said At
torney General James Bingham of In
diana. This was the view also expressed
by Attorney General John S. Dawson of
Kansas. Attorney General Norwood of
Arkansas and Attorney General Charles
West of Oklahoma.
Commissioners Franklin Lane and F.
F. Clarke, therefore, We're confronted by
an offer of voluntary reduction OF rates
for uppers talso number of material
reductions on lower BERTH rates. which
the railroads said was too much and the
state officials called too small TIE whole
matter came on combining of all COM
plants against sleeper rates in one hear
ing by the commission, following an or
der from the federal circuit court that
cuts ordered by the commission
were not justified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
KENNEBEC.
ALBION.

NJ. F. Hamond has returned home,
after visit in Rumford Falls
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Crosby have re-
turned from Brookline, Mass, where
they have been visiting his sister and
remained for Thanks giving.
George Fall recently went to Boston
to visit his daughter and has now gone
to New York City to visit his son, Per-
ley Fall. Mr.. Fall when young man
was in business in Boston, but has not
been there before for 20 years. and
has not been in New York for so years
and will doubtless see many changes
il both cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
New Head Of U. Of NJ
Assumes Duties at 0rono'
Receives Enthusiastic Greeting
al Chapel Exercises.
Banquet rendered Him by Alumni
on "Wednesday Evening.

Orono, Me-, Dec. a)--Dr'
Robert J. Alley this morning assumed
his duties as president of the uniVer-
sjtv of Maine. He made his first APP
pearance before the student body as
president at chapel this morning ana
was given a rousing reception. On the
platform with President Alley were Elk
President Fernald, the members OF the
board of trustees and Dean Hart.
Dean Hart addressed the students
briefly, thanking them for the fine
spirit of corporation shown during
the time that he held the office OF act
ing-president and urging them to CON
tinue in this spirit with the new presi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
Passenger Rate
Was Threatened.

New York, Dec. Final action on
New York to Chicago passenger rates
Was tahen here today by the roads
interested al a conference in the rooms
OF the Trunk Line Association. The
1-rle. the Grand Trunk and the Wa
Lash scrvcu notice that unless the
pennsylvania and TIE New York Cen
trai abandoned the differential rates
winch they nave hitherto granted via
the Panhandle and the Michigan
Nentrai routes, Il rate war would h,
declared.
Inc threat was not only frank, but
>peclnc, and presagcd cut more ex
creme thin outlined in the Chicago
dlSpatcECS. According to information
IA re- thc threatened cut rate on first
CLASS passenger traffic to Chicago was
as low as $S and second class as loV
as S6. In addition the rate to Ros-
a." was t. be cut. the new tariffs
to DC filled forthwith, unless an ad-
JuStinent was reached.
In the face OF such an ultima,r,,
surrender the challenged differcentials
or plunge INTO a long and COSTLY
hslt. Accordingly. the PENNSYLVANIA
ana the New York Central decided to
9'ei" ana af,er the conference adj
J"Grned announcement was made that
the rates had been made uniform.
ChlcaSo. Dec. 1.-First class passenger
iAfeS between Chicago and New York
over the Michigan Central and the Pam
Handle routes will be $50 after Ian. II
according to advice received here late
TO-DAY. subsequent to secret meeting in
New York between representatives of
those roads and of the Erie, Wabash and
Grand Trunk. This lays to rest the pre-
diction of slashed rates and Improbable
competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
BoWDoIN.

Mrs. Maria Grover was called to
Topsham Wednesday by the death of
her brother, James Cox. Mrs. Grover
is the only surviving member of large
family.n-
Granville Purinton, VINO very recent
~ cut the small bones in one of his
ankles, While cutting wood in the
woods, was taken to the hospital in
Lewiston. He is doing nicely and it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

+. S. Smith & Co. are giving really
extraordinary values in the new Tai
feta ribbons, all silk. 5-inch, only 10
cents a yard. Bath robes made of
wool eiderdown, s39s values, for $685.
same in dressing sacks. $50 values
9S cents each. A lot of these money
saving goods now excellent for pres
ents. Later. must realize some reason
able profits on sales. else how can
the wheels go round?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
Better Business
on Maine Central.

Portland, Me, Dec. 1.-Busness or
the Maine Central Railroad for Octo-
Der showed a considerable improve
ment over the same month in 1905 ac-
cording to the statement of the comp
trOller, George S. Hobbs. The mere se
IN freight revenue was S31,621 and in
passenger receipts $9759. Increase In
operating expenses brought the net in
crease down to $52S7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
S hoped the ankle will be saved.

IS hoped the ankle will be saved.
The woods were full of gunners
Wednesday,, but not a deer was report-
ed shot.
Old Bowdoin can boast of some
plucky girls. Two of them board at
home one of them teaching and rides
four miles morning and night: the
other attending High school at Lisbon
Falls. and rides five miles each way.
Neither have missed a day .4fG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

il. \. Bates, agent in the Maine Cen.
trail station, returned Thursday, after
q Vacation of 10 days. Miss Gertrude
Brown, who has been substituting in
the office during his absence, has re-
turned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

The Star Club will meet Friday at.
ternoon with Miss Sara Moore, when
final arrangements will be completed
for the sale and supper to be held
Saturday, Dec. in the Masonic Ban
quet hall. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

A three-days aviation tournament
opened Thursday at Memphis. Tenn.
Among the well-known aviators who
win take nart are Moisant, Barrier,
Dhrros. Simon. Hamilton. Frisbie and
Seymour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

d. S. McNaughton is selling rubbers
rubbers, rubbers. Why? Because the
people have confidence in the quality
right price. and sure fit at the heel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

The Ladies' Aid Of the Highland
Avenue NJ. f. church will meet this
afternoon at G. A. R. hall to make ar.
engagements for the sale Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

Miss Annie Brann has returned ;.
her home in the city, after a visit w,h
DR.. Catherine Rowe in Water,own
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

Miss Ada DOrr, who has been em.
ployed in the local telephone EXCHANGE
for some time, left THURSDAY for INV
home in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

Mrs. r. II. Willis went to auhr..
Thursday to visit her daughter. NJ
Harold Peacock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

Mrs. John Wilson returned TO pa,h
Thursday after a short visit Win
relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

The season for deer hunting closed
Thursday in PENNSYLVANIA al So,
Jersey. In Pennsylvania it is esti-
while IN New Jersey the number was
about 2;A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

Edward Trask of Chelsea won, =.
Portland Thursday for a short visi,
with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

The annual election Of officers Of
Nahumkeag Camp, Modern Woodmen
Of America, will take place Tuesdor
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

Mrs. William Legion Of Bath . ;,
guest of Mrs. G. +. Johnson of High.
land avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02
GARDINER.

Mrs. w. w. Kelley is in Oakland q,
1 weeks visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-02

TROUBLE
Is q deceptive disease
thousands have it and
don't know it. If you want

make no mistake by using DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the, great kidney remedy. At druggists
in fifty cent and dollar sizes. Sample bottle by
mail free. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney trouble.
Address, DR.. Kilmer 6 Co.. Biughamtoa, N, Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-01
The Box Office Man
Continued from page s

Usually the manager got the worst of it in the
long run for this same treasurer would tuIn
around and rob his employer with equal avid
ity
Only few years ago the treasurer of a
Broadway playhouse was discovered robbine
the theater nightly of sums varying from
fifty to one hundred dollars. which he accom-
plished through the confederacy of the man
who took tickets at the gallery door. Up to
that time even the most progressive theaters
used gallery tickets made of stiff cardboard,
which were sold over and over again. 1t was
an easy matter for the man on the door of the
gallery who collected these tickets, to return a
batch every now and then during the evening
to the ticket seller down stairs and have him
sell them over again.
In this way with a packed gallery. such as
the theater in question was drawing one tickt
could be made to do double duty. and the box
office man would have to account only for the
number of hard tickets found in the ticket box
when the counting was done.
A man connected with the theater happened
to 60 up in the gallery one night. He had OBJ
served that the receipts from this portion Of
the house were not so large as they should be-
and investigated, making an actual count OF
the people who came in. 1t did not agree with
the number of tickets accounted for later on
by the treasurer. The latter. when called to
book. confessed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-01
Would Rob Their Employers

7 WILL not say that there were many theater
managers who encouraged such peculation
from the public on the part of their treasurers:
but the fact remains that many ticket seller
who was charged time and again with playing
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15
ALBANY CONVENTION HALL
CENTER FOR BUSINESS
Home eHere-C MON Occupie

The consideration Of a sanitarium and
home, to be established by the interna-
tional union, will also come up at the
convention. Propositions have been
quietly made to certain officials of the
organization that il the home is estab-
lished in Colorado site will be donated.
and from another source an endowment
fund has been profered as an induce
ment to the Engineers to make sunny
Colorado the location of home such as
this great organization will build when
it takes the matter in hand The Bulletin
is informed that TIE propositions made
in regard to home are such that the
convention cannet well ignore them If
they come before the convention in a
proper and Duslnessiike manner
j. H. Hannahan Of Chicago will be a
candidate for secretary-treasurer, oppos-
ing the present incumbent, R. A. Mckee.
The sentiment of the delegates seems to
favor Mr.. Mckee to succeed himself.
International President Matt. Gunner
ford will be opposed by A. NJ Huddell
of Boston. Mr.. Cumerford's reelection
is predicted by conversant delegates by
a good majority There will be several
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15

take the following from the Iron City
Trades Journal Of Pittsburg. Pa:
Although over two centuries have
passed since William Penn founded this
splendid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
where liberty. peace and justice for all
men should be equal. where he earnestly
sought to prevent oppression by equality
of suffrage. where he valiantly strove to
abolish cruelty and slavery by ordinance
and example-yet with all the advance
ment Pennsylvania has made since those
early days. here in the very heart OF our
grand old keystone state with its wealth
of civilization. culture. churches, clergy
and laymen, with its advanced forms IL
social and philanthropic work. here at
our own door Pennsylvania is again
countenancing the most disgraceful pro-
ceedings the great industrial world has
Continued on Page ~
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15

The great business convention of the
International Union of Steam Engineers
is in full swing in Denver at this time.
The hundreds of delegates are meeting
in the convention hall of the Albany ho-
tel, which is headquarters for the dele
gates.
The only thing of general interest to
come before the convention up to this
time is the reyoking of the charter Of
the Chicago local by the executive coun-
Gil of the international union since the
last convention. In the place of the
large local in Chicago there has been
formed four locals and the membership
has been increased 1000 by the action
of the executive council. 1t seems from
the discussion at the convention today
that the Chicago local had become so
large that internal strife was rampant
and that it was necessary for the council
to act. Representatives from Chicago
are here making a strong fight against
the action of the board, but it is believed
the action of the board will be sane
toned
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15

changes made in the vice-presidents,
who compose the executive board.
During the past year death has caused
vacancy in the official family by re-
moving the editor and manager of The
Steam Engineer, the official publication
of the international organization Presi-
dent Cumerford has filed the place
thus made vacant in an able manner,
but at this convention an editor and
manager will be chosen. The honor of
this most important office will fall to
the lot of a Denver member. Ralph G.
Moser will be selected for that position.
The ability of Mr. Moser is beyond ques-
ton. He has been in the newspaper
business different times and at present
is the advertising manager of the official
publication. Mr. Moser has served as
grand trustee and his popularity with the
general membership will give him any
thing he desires within the gift of the
organization
The entertainment has been a feature
of the convention. Yesterday the dele
gates journeyed to Crags. on the Moffat
road, and enjoyed themselves dancing
and in other ways. The full program
was printed in last weeks Bulletin. Each
day is featured by something to which
the delegates may look forward with
pleasure.
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15
MAcHINlsTs ARRESTED.
Fourteen Men Are Arrested and Placed
Under Bond.

The strike of the machinists of the
Denver Rock Drill and Machinery COM
pany has taken on new life. The COM
pany is making effort to run their plant
with nonunion men and the Machinists'
union are trying to persuade the i'm
ported men not to go to work for the
company, and of course the interests Of
the company and men conflict.
Yesterday il union machinists were
arrested on complaints sworn out in
Magistrate DeLappe's court, charging
them with boycotting, picketing and max
ing threats against the men still remain
ing in the employ of the company.
The complaints charge tho union men
with creating disturbances in the vicin-
ity of the company's plant at Thirty
ninth avenue and Gilpin street; with in
terfcring with the company's business
and with threatening violence to their
employees.
The cases we're set for trial Sept 21
and the men are under bonds aggregat-
ing s2,70o, but are confident that they
can show they were but using peaceful
persuasion to get the men to quit the
machinery company.
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15
sHAFRorH GETS NOMINATION.
Having 2s4 Votes Against Him In DEN
yer, He Wins BY Small Vote.

At the Auditorium Wednesday night,
the Democratic state convention nomf-
mated Gov. John F. Shafroth for re-elec-
ton at the polls in November Shafroth
was opposed by the Denver Speer ma
chine and by the big financial interests
throughout the state. Governor Shafroth
was nominated by State Senator Tully
Scott of Teller county and his nomina-
ton was seconded by delegations from
a dozen counties, and to the casual spec
tator it looked as II he would be nomin-
ated to but those in the convention
who knew the attitude of Denver county
figured different. The Denver delegation
sat quietly in the center tier of the great
hall and voiced their choice through
State Senator Irby. secretary to Mayor
Speer. He seconded the nomination OF
DR.. Jefferson of Routt county in speech
in which he said that DR.. Jefferson had
no political affiliations or friends to re-
ward, and has placed the vigor of youth
full manhood at the service of the state.
When the roll was called Denver voted
2S4 votes for Jefferson. and that vote had
to be overcome by the smaller delega-
'tions throughout the state. Teller county
Cripple Creek-was for Jefferson: and
$50 was Las Animas county--Telluride--
where the c. f. and I. Is In control.
The calling of the extra session; tho
passing OF the initiative and referendum
and the demand OF the people were ro-
sponsible for Shafroth's nomination. who
won by only few votes.
Robert W. steele was unanimously rn-
nominated for the supreme court. Mr..
Steele has been endorsed by many labor
organizations and central bodies through
out the state.
Congressman R. w. Taylor was ro-
nominated for ongressman-at.iarge. Mr..
Taylor has good record in the house
of Representatives
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15
BUCK CONTRACT SIGNED.

The four years war between organ
lied labor and the Buck Stove and Range
company of St. Louis was formally ended
last Thursday night when an agreement
was signed by representatives OF both
sides of the conference here. The agree
ment was artfully worded. so as not to
furnish ammunition for the suit in equity
by C. w. Post of Battle Creek, Mich.
No terms as to wages or hours are
mentioned in the agreement. the state
ment being made that the labor leaders
are confident OF the good faith OF the
Bucks company heads. The liberal trans
iation of the formal articles of peace is
that the local unions will unionize the
plant without opposition of the controll-
ing powers. The company win resume
within so days. Post is minority stock
holder.
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15

Coal miners of the Fifteenth district,
which includes Colorado, will meet in
Denver in short time to take steps
towards the settlement of the coal
strike in the fields of northern Colorado.
The exact date of the meeting has not
been fixed, and it has not been made
public just what steps will be taken to
effect settlement. The association Of
mine owners has refused to treat with
the men. or with the state officials.
1t is probable, therefore, that the min
ers will address their efforts to individ-
ual owners who are known to be favor
able to the men, and not attempt to
transact business with the operators as
sociation.
The committee reported that they
found the big newspapers of Denver max
ing efforts along the line of a settlement,
and the committee thought it best not
to antagonize them until their stand was
defined.
The labor office of the state has made
herculean efforts along the line of arbi-
tration but the Mine Owners association
have refused to arbitrate, although q
great many members of the association
desire to do so. 1t is believed that the
big operators desire to freeze the little
fellows out of business. and are prolonR-
ing the strike to get possession of the
properties of the smaller miners. Over
lures of all sorts have been made to the
independent mine that is to open Mon
day at Erie to place themselves at the
mercy of the trust or to sell outright.
but to no avail. Mr. Andrews, the man
ager, knows what it means to get tangled
in the meshes of the large moneyed in
terests and this time will place his faith
in the people of the state that the mine
may be a success.
Ernest Stabenow, treasurer of the Bar
tenders union. was elected treasurer of
the Trades and Labor Assembly. to sue
ceed Fritz Henning, who is also a men,
Der of the Bartenders' union and who
was not returned as a delegate by his or
ganization, being defeated by only a few
votes.
Notice was received that the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor will hold its
national convention in st. Lonis, in No
yember. Delegates to the convention
will be elecated at later date.
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15
DESIRE POPULAR DEMAND.

When the humane society OF Evans
vile, Ind, asked the city council for an
adequate ordinance against cruelty to
dumb animals the aldermen didn't think
there was any popular demand for 1t.
The society circulated petitions, pasted
them together and showed up with a
scroll over 156 feet long containing thou.
sands OF signatures. Then the council
acted. The new ordinance is one Of the
most stringent In the country.
United labor bulletin., 1910-09-15
MAY NOT AFFILIATE.
Majority Of Brotherhood In Favor Of Re-
naming Out Of Council.

The Brotherhood Carpenters have re-
fused to reaffliate with the Building
Trades Council by small vote. but II is
still possible that the vote of No. 1896.
the carriage and wagonmakers, may yet
make majority in favor of afiliating
with the council Nos. 55, SIS and 1874
have voted by referendum and the ma
jority was not in favor of returning to
the council, although the majority of
some locals were in favor of reaffiliating.
The matter will be finally settled In Dem
yer at the meeting of the Building
Trades Council Friday night of this
week. when President Kirby of the
Building Trades Department will pre-