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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
SAYS HE FIRED FIRST SHOT.
Francis J. Oakes Gives His For,
Sumter "reminiscences.

New York. April 13.-Whi,e the ma
tion was taking note yesterday that
it was just so years ago that Fort
Sumter was fired on. Francis ]. Oakes,
one of the men who say they sighted
and set off the first of the three guns
fired in the forts defence, was hold
ing a quiet celebration with friends
and relatives at his home, No % Ash
street. Flushing.
As proof of his presence at Fort Sum-
ter Mr.. Oakes showed the handsome
medal which was given nearly so years
ago by the Chamber of Commerce of New
York City to the men who marched out
of the fort. and also an authentic roll of
the men who were in the barricade. His
name is inscribed as corporal in Com
pany f. which was under the command
of Captain Doubleday.
Mr. Oakes played a very important
part in the action preceding the evac-
uation by the federal troops. He had
been at Fort Moultrie, and had been
led by Captain Doubleday to the gates
of sumter on Dec 26, 1860, On the nigh.
of April II, 1861, he was in charge of
the euardhouse. when parleying par
the fort.
of course, l did not know who the
men were who We're under my charge"
said Mr. Oakes yesterday, but after
Major Anderson had told them his final
answer | heard one of the men say,
that means that we will open fire. to
which Major Anderson replied, very
well. sir This incident was followed
by the departure of the rebels. The
hour was about midnight. 1t was my
duty to relieve the guards stationed
on the ramparts. and | was so engaged
when l saw the first shot that was
fired from Fort Johnson.
1--WE opened fire in reply at o'clock.
Three guns were trained upon the rail-
road iron battery at Cummings Point.
This action was under the direction of
Captain Doubleday. who was the senior
in rank. Gun No. l was under the COM
mand of Sergeant Kearney. Gun No. ,
was under my command, and Gun No. 5
was under the command of Corporal Ell
lerbrook.
when the order was given to fire
we all wanted to be first. They were
breech loading guns. 1 have always
believed that my gun went off first.
although, of course, that has been
disputed by the other gunners
still claim that l fired the first gun in
defence of the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
COOPERATION NECESSARY
Between Government Offic ials and the
Textile Manufacturers.

Boston, April 13.-The necessity of
cooperation between the various de-
partments of the federal government
and textile manufacturers was ex-
planned at length by Albert Farwell
the National Association of Cotton
Manufacturers.
Other speakers included r, NJ. Mil
Ter. Jr., of Charlotte. n. c.. Walter S.
Newhouse of New York City; Henry G.
Bradlee of Boston; William D. Harts-
horne of Lawrence; Charles H. Eames
OF Lowell; Secretary C. H. Woodbury.
of Lynn; Godfrey NJ. S. Taft and
George V. Machaelis, both of New
York.
The subjects discussed We're nearly
of a technical nature. Secretary Wood
bury told Of the textile education sys-
TEN, which prevailed among the Puri-
tans, and mir. Michaelis outlined the
numerous improvements in cotton
mills which had been designed to safe
guard the operatives.
The points that were brought out con-
spcuously in the address by Messrs. Mil
Ter and Bradlee were that the cotton
among the buyers to conceal orders and
industries in general are exposed to a det-
rimentaI influence by an excessive eff
cheney campaign. One of the ills of the
cotton business, the cancellation of or
ders, was spoken of by Mr.. Miller THE
cancellation of contracts" he said, is
like an insidious disease, uncertain as to
when and where it will break out A
complete or even temporary cure, there
fore, is difficult.
"Our industry seems to be beset with
technicalites on every hand and one of
the greatest sources of the cancellation
of orders arises from misunderstanding
of the legal relationship between the buy
and the mill
"As manufacturers we lose thous-
ands of dollars by these iniquitous
methods and custom has grown to such
an extent that many now call it a
trick of the trade,
Il would advocate an expert board
of Sarbitration, covering all branches
of the industry, to which board all
questions of differences between buy
er and seller should be referred
This board to consist of one member
from the National Association of Cot
ton Manufacturers, American Cotton
Manufacturers Association, Arkwright
Club, National Association of Hosiery
Manufacturers and also a member rep
resenting commission merchants. con-
verters. dry goods, yarn dealers, etc
The following officers We're elected at
the close of the afternoon session:
President, Franklin w. Hobbs
BrooklIne; vice presidents, Edwin F..
Greene. Boston, and Frederick A
Flatiier. Lowell; directors for three
years, William Armory, Boston; Fred
erick b. Macy, New Bedford and w.
Frank Shove, Fall River; for one year
William n. kimball, Woonsocket
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
ANY OLD LEADER
It Is Announced, viii Be Followed By
tho Democracy.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 13.-ln the
Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey
was the principal speaker of the JEFF
ferson banquet of the National Demo-
cratic League of Clubs here tonight
at which all of the 1000 plates were
taken. No Presidential booms were
launched and the speakers. from vari
Gus sections of the United States, de-
clared that Democracy was ready to
follow any leader that might be chosen
The oratory started with Governor
Thomas r. Marshall of Indiana, who
spoke feelingly of the absence of Mr.
Bryan and optimistically of the fu-
ture of the Democratic party in this
state and the nation. j. Hamilton
Lewis of Chicago was toastmaster.
Governor Wilson was given the greates
ovation of the evening when he arose t
speak on ''The Past and Present"
Mr.. Lewis announced that Mr.. BRYAN
who was to have delivered an address a
the banquet, was detained today in Brook
lyn, \. Y, in attendance on the funera
of Tom l.. Johnson. former mayor d
Cleveland
Other speakers included Henderson S
Martin, Democratic state chairman O
Kansas; ex-Gov. George W. Peck of Wis
consin; II. B. Ferguson of New Mexico
and Colonel George W. Harvey of New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
SEVEN YEARS AND $1,000
For J. II. Miller, Convicted OF Fraudu
lent Use of United States Mails.

Aberdeen. Miss. April 13.-Judge ii
c. Niles in the federal district court
here today sentenced ]. II. Miller, VINO
was found guilty of fraudulently using
the mails. to seven years in prison ana
to pay Il fine of $1,000.
L. c. Steele and c. II. G. Linde
found guilty on the same charge were
sentenced to two years Imprisonment
and a fine of $4,000 each.
The men were members of the cot
ton firm of Steele. Miller & Co. OF
Corinth. Miss, which failed several
months ago. 1t was charged at the
time of the failure that bogus bills OF
lading. amounting to S1,ooO,O0O had
been issued by the firm. indictments
were found against Miller, Steele ana
I,inde. charging that fraudulent bills
of lading were sent through the United
States mails.
The men were placed on trial here
last week. They will be confined in
the Federal prison at Atlanta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A letter was sent out from Roches-
ter, n. Y. Thursday by the secretary
of the National Boot and Shoe Man
ufacturers' Association urging all the
members of the organization to do
all in their power to defeat the pro-
posal of the Democrats in the House
of Representatives to place boots and
shoes on the free list. There is now
a 10 per cent. ad valorem duty on
boots and shoes, and the letter says
this is unfair to the shoe industry
in being so small. 1t is argued in
the letter that the removal of the duty
will injure the American manufacturer
and may force reduction in wages.
Although a vigilant search was
maintained throughout the night and
continued Thursday about Quincy,
Mass. the police were unable to find
any trace of Kaifer Hadad, the Sy-
rian, who Wednesday murdered Mrs.
Lizzie Faris in a fit of jealous rage.
When Hadad disappeared Immediately
after the murder, which was committed
on South street, he plunged through
the thick woods lying between South
street and Quincy avenue. On the
otner sue OI quincy avenue III tHc
direction of Braintree, there is even
larger stretch of woods and the po-
lice believe that the fugitive escaped
in that direction. There is also a
possibility that Hadad has ended his
life at some secluded place in the
woods. Between South street and
Braintreef and to the south Of Brain
tres there are no colonies Of, Syrians
where Hadad could find refuge. 1t Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
THE GLOVER WILL CASE.
Judqe Refuses to Change Issue In.
voIved in Controversy.

Cambridge, Mass. April 13,-The su-
preme court refused today to change
the issues involved in the controversy
over the will of Clarence f. Glover, the
murdered Waltham laundryman, and
jury of the supreme court sitting at
Lowell next Tuesday will decide
whether the will was procured through
fraud and undue influence on the part
of Lillian +. Glover the widow and
principal legatee.
Before the trial of Hattie LIE Blanc.
the servant acquitted of the murder
of Glover, there was a six-weeks hear
ing in the probate court on the validity
of the will. The will was allowed, but
four brothers of Glover appealed to
the supreme court. That court re-
fused today to dismiss the issues at
the request of S. ID. Elmore, counsel
for Mrs. Glover and the will.
An effort will be made to have Miss
Hattie lie Blanc, now at her home in
West Arichat, c. b., appear in the
case
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14

I.eavitt Street. 1t being A party in OBJ
servance fdf Her birthday. Mrs. Whit
tier was pleasantly remembered by
some of the friends with gifts OF beau-
tiful flowers. After pleasant social
time refreshments were served the
party by Mrs. Whittier. consisting OF
cake and other dainties. The party
was made up of members of Mrs. Mil
ler's Sunday school class, Mrs. Whit
tier being one of the members. Those
present were: Mrs. Mary p. Archer.
Mrs Eva Williams. Mrs. Frank Wy
man, Miss Emma Written, Mrs. Ethel
Ames, Mrs. David Jewett, and Mrs. So
phia Perkins.
c. Davis Miller, who has been in
Washington for the last few weeks.
has returned home. He and Mrs. Mil
ler have been visiting at the home of
DR.. George Otis Smith. Mrs. Miller will
pass several days more visiting In
Washington.
The Congregational Working League
entertained members of the Madison
Congregational church Thursday at the
church parlors.
T, F.. Davis of Madison has found
that dairying pays. He keeps six cows
and they average him slf0 year to
each cow This means about $50 prof
it on each cow
Among those who will experiment on
alfalfa growing this spring will be r.
T. Patten. He plans to sow a small
garden spot of it; also a field plot of
it. He believes that this is one of the
crops that will bring salvation to the
farmer in Maine when the secret OF
growing it has been found.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
A MixUP.
Continued from Page One.)

rifles unheeded and the Americans cheer
ed their bravery. Suddenly one of them
crumpled up and fell a moment later
the federal commander ordered his men
out of the Quartet. Dynamite charges
placed in the rear were exploded and the
whole wall was blown out to give them
an exit.
About ID minutes after the firing on the
town began the headquarters of the COM
missario blew up with a terrific report
IL Is not known whether a rebel bullet
struck the magazine at the headquarters
Where dynamite was recently stored or
the federals blew up the magazine 20
prevent the rebels getting supplies.
The rebels arrived on the train they
captured at Frontera earlier in the day
and their appearance was entirely unex-
pected
Two groups of rebels advanced until
they were in the shadow of the American
customs house. where they continue to
fire. The federals few minutes later
sailed from the center of the town and
took possession of an adobe building al
most within the rebel ranks.
The rebels al first rcircai"d from this
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
FAIRFIELD,

very interesting and instructive
lecture was given at the Lawrence
High school building Wednesday eve
ming when Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill of
Skowhegan spoke before the members
of the club and invited friends on THE
Great Stone Face Mrs. C. G. Hume
favored the company with some fine
selections on the piano. and the men,
bers of the club sang selection which
was written by Mrs. Merrill. Refresh
ments were served and the occasion
was much enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Harris have
moved to Old Orchard where they will
conduct a boarding house this sum-
mer. Mr.. Harris recently conducted q
boarding house on Railroad street.
Octave Clair of lockwood, formerly
of this town. has been here fore visit
to old friends.
Arthur Davis. who is attending Wes-
leyan University. is visiting his moth
er. Mrs. Mary Davis. for the spring
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14

place or was concluded in July, 1909.
After Jandus was excused Edward Til
den, president Of the National Packing
Co. was placed on the stand. Mr. Tilder
was asked in what banks he was director
The Drovers Deposit Nationa
Bank" replied Mr.. Tilden.
What is your connection with thai
bank?
"A president since the first of the
year and a director"
Were you connected with that
bank in any other way than as di'
rector prior to 1902"
mo. I was not"
"Are you connected with other banks
as an official?"
"The Drovers Trust and Savings
State E'ank"
Mr.. Tilden was questioned as to his
personal banking accounts. The wit
ness said he had personal accounts
with the Continental and Commercial
National Bank. with the Central
Trust Co., both of Chicago and also
with the New York County Bank of
New York. He said he also had an
other personal account in the Ken
wood Trust and Savings Bank in Chi
cago. This. said Mr.. Tilden. COM
pleted the list of his personal bank
accounts.
Mr.. Tiltlen said that a Miss Berther
Hauber in his office frequently signed
his name to checks and had that au-
thority from him. AS he left the
stand Mr.. Tilden was served with a
subpoena to produce the books and
accounts of his bank desired by the
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
CHAMP CLARK SPEAKER.
Tells ColIeeians Scholarship Alone Is
of Little Avail.

Washington April 13.-Scholarship ac
companied by common sense will enable a
college man to win success in politics. but
scholarship alone is of no avail. This was
Speaker Champ Clark's advice to the Col
lege Mems Democratic League at their
meeting tonight in celebration of the
birthday anniversary of Thomas Jeffer-
son. Addresses also were made by War
rem Jefferson Davis of Virginia. president
of the league; Thomas Nelson Page and
Representative James A. Hammill Of New
Jersey.
Speaker Clark invited college men "to
enter Democratic politics and deplored
that ''it is fashionable in this country to
sneer at the Scholar in politics.
Il am rather inclined to think" said
Mr.. Clark, that this is only an exercise
of the humorous faculty which is almost
universal in America. 1t Is lncredlble
that there should ever have been. is now,
or ever will be, any general prejudice
against learning or learned men. The
scholar in politics is all right, but
pedant is ridiculous. whether in politics
or out of it. The general average of in
telligence has increased amazingly In the
122 years of our existence under the con-
stitution, but from the very beginning
we had scholars in politics. Thomas JEFF
ferson. the greatest statesman that ever
lived. bar none. the profoundest phiios-
opher that ever devoted his life 10 pom
tics in any country or age. the annivefsa-
ry Of whose birth we are met to celebrate
was one of the most scholarly OF our
Presidents His immediate predecessor
the elder Adams, graduated at Harvard
from Harvard, or, as Senator Henry Ca
bot Lodge would say. was graduated
from Harvard. while his immediate sue
cessor, James Madison, won his degree
at Princeton"
Mr. Clark said that honesty in politics
was an absolute essential and that the
chief inducement to enter pubic 'ita
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
KENNEBEC.
WiNDSORViLLE.

Mrs. Abbie Marson died Sunday,
April 9, at her home in Windsor at
the age of 81 years, months and 20
DAYS. She was a native of Windsor
and had always lived in that town. By
her many virtues she won warm
place in the affections of many. Three
daughters and one son. four sisters
and three brothers, survive. The fun
eral was held Tuesday at her late
home, conducted by Rev. o. l.. Sawyer.
The interment was in the cemetery at
Windsor The bearers were Fred
Erskine. Edwin Bullock. Andrew Hal
pen and William Green.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
$125,o00 AT STAKE
In inheritance Tax on Eddy Estate
New Hampshire Wants 1t.

Concord. n. H, April 1S.-To protect
the interests of the state of New
Hampshire in the will of Mrs. Mary
Baker G, Eddy. Attorney General Ed
win g. Eastman entered his appear
ance officially in the supreme court to-
day, in the case of George W. Glover.
against Henry NJ. Baker, executor of
the will of Mrs. Eddy. The attorney
general asks leave of the court to file
proper pleadings within Is days. Civ
ing his reasons for the action the at
torney general says:
First, the attorney general is ne
cessary party. The subject matter OF
the suit being a public charity or
charitable trust no final settlement
can be made unless the state should
be represented.
Second, the state of New Hamp-
s''ire has large pecuniary interest, Il
vii. tl.5, 30 in inheritance taxes law
1lt'lv chargeable against the estate ol
tie LestatOr and the attorney genera
also appears tor the purpose of pro
testing tie rights OF the state, in tha,
behalf"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
OAKLAND,

The principal characters ina Day at
the Ranch" which Is to be given at Me-
moral hall, April 20 and 81, are as fol-
lows: Col. Miller, Clyde Stevens; Fritz
Brummelheim. Robert Stafford; Ikey Elm
stein, Geo. Hallett; Dusty Rhodes, Jesse
Hallett; Ham Bone. Fred Hallett: Mike
Rafferty,, Harry Cowing; Arizona Pete.
Henry hutchinson; Song Bird. Pauline
Shorey; Rain-on- -his-Face. Percy Allen:
Broncho Bill, wm Haynes. About so
others are used in the cast as cowboys,
ranch girls. Indians, tenderfoot visitors,
etc. The play is developing rapidly and
1t promises to be good one.
On account of late arrangements. the
Easter service planned to be held at the
G. A. r. rooms Sunday evening. will be
omitted
a special convocation of Drummond
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 27. was held
Wednesday evening. Work en- the degree
of Mark Master was presented for inspec-
ton of Right Excellent William J. Dor
man of Belfast, deputy grand high priest
of the Grand Chapter OF Maine. An ex-
cellent banquet was served at the conclu-
sion of the ceremonies by the Free Bapt-
ist Ladies Aid.
Walter johnson who is attending Yale
University is passing the Easter vacation
at the home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Johnson.
The last part of the Messalonskee fish
screen was put in place Thursday. The
work is very satisfactory. Tickets are be-
ing sold for the dance April 20 which is
to be given to help make up the de-
ficiency.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Z.
Rankins was held at the home of ner
daughter. Mrs. Luther Ellis. Thursday
morning, Rev. A. L. Gerrish officiating
The remains were taken to Alma for inter-
ment.
The remains of the late Fred Billedeau
a former resident of Oakland. were
brought here Thursday for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
JUAREZ IN SUSPENSE.
Rebels Whereabouts Unknown-An
Attack Daily Expected.

El Paso. April 13,-Juarez can heal
nothing from the Madero army sup.
posed to be south of there in the re-
glon of Casas Grandes. 1t is now re-
ported that the army is to recruit
in Casas Grandes and await the ar.
rival of cannon before coming to at.
tack Juarez.
Mail advices from Cumpas. Sonorax
state that the Insurrectos, headed b,
+. Gioron. took the town Sunday and
levied tribute on all native merchants
but did not molest foreigners. The
presidente of the town left Saturda,
evening. The Insurrectos Remained
until Monday evening and then left
their forces augmented by 40 men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
SKOWHECAN.

The following Easter program will
be given Sunday at the Bethany Bap-
tist church: Organ prelude; doxology;
invocation with Lords Prayer; pro-
cessional: carol. Risen Most Glori-
Gus; responsive reading; Gloria;
hymn. l33; Scripture lesson; anthem
and tenor solo by Mr.. Manter. "My
Friend of Calvary; prayer. carol, oc-
tette of girls. MY Beloved Has Gone
to His Garden; offerings received; ;
hymn. 137: sermon; solo by Albert
Watson Angels Sing on; benedic-
ton; postlude. The evening program:
Easter concert-Anthem. They Havd
Taken Away My Lord chorus and
octette of girls; anthem, Jesus Christ
the King of Glory" chorus, double duet
part. Mrs. P. Steward, Miss Berdena
Trafton, Misses Ross and Lawton;
quartette. Mrs. P. Steward. Miss Ross,
Mr.. Manter, Mr.. Morrill,; anthem.
Welcome Happy Morning: obligato,
Mrs. p. Steward and Miss Lawton and
chorus: solo, Albert Watson; solo, Miss
Fancher Sawyer; hymn; carols by
Sunday school; exercise by the pri-
mary department.; Scripture reading:
address by the pastor; select reading
Leon E. Frost, accompanied by DIR.
W. S. Stinchfield, were passengers on
the morning train for Lewiston where
Mr.. Frost will enter the Central Maine
General Hospital for treatment.
Rev. c. E. Brooks, pastor of the NJ.
f. church of North Anson. was in
town Thursday in attendance upon eX-
aminations being conducted by Rev.
F.. l.. Hayward for the Maine Con-
ference Board of Examiners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

George Tobey and Maurice Emery
have returned from their visit in Bos-
ton.
William Henderson and Fred Lube
have gone to Pittsfield to drive logs
down to the Kennebec.
John Allen received word of the
death Of his sister, Mrs. Henry Pierce
In Pennsyivania. The funeral was
held T'hdfsday In Norridgewock. op
Joseph Nyr received word ,Mednes-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
'8l9r NEW R.ogTsr9r 0n'
CONTINUED from PageAtene.)

the centers of activity, where they are
forced continually to charge and dis
perse the re-assembling rioters.
The government officials assert that
the work. of sacking and burning of
WINE property is being led by criminal
elements which are floCking into this
region from other districts.
The public prosecutor at daylight
this morning proceeded to Ay, a noted
champagne depot, where a conflagra-
tion started by incendiaries threatened
for time last night to destroy the en-
tire village, and made 20 arrests among
the ringleaders of the manfestants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14

sortie. one dropped within the shadow OF
the customs house and is stifl lying there
His faithful dog lies beside him watching
over the body.
Cheered on by cries of Viva Madero
from a thousand Mexicans lined up a,
rho American customs house, the insur.
gents then repulsed the sorhe after few
minutes firing. Soon tnin line OF led
erals began pouring out of Aqua Priesa
straight for the American boundary. The
I-nited States Ist Cavalry troop, under
command of Captain Guajot, charged
down the line from their headquarters
bowevcr and the fleeing federals stopped
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-14
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend sincere thanks to
the neighbors and friends for their
sympathy and kindness in the loss of
our dear mother Also for the beauti-
full floral tributes.
MR.. and MRS. ARTHUR l.. MARSON,
MR.. and MRS. J. ]. LONGFELLOW,
MR.. and MRS. H. l.. CULVERHOUSE,
MISS INEZ NJ. MARSON.