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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
Heads Broken
in Strike Riot.

Grand Rapids, Mich. May 15.-At
least 20 policemen We're injured and
many of mob of 1000 striking furni-
ture workers and sympathizers We're
hurt in a riot at the plant of the Wild
dicombe Furniture Co, tonight. Sew
eral of the injured may die.
After a fierce battle with revolvers,
clubs, stones and missiles of almost
every description, in which the police
were badly beaten, fire engine COM
pany attacked the mob with streams
of water. Many women were active
among the rioters.
The trouble started when a mob of
about 300 men, women and boys at
tackled a closed automobile driven by
Ralph Widdicombe of the furniture
company as he was taking several
strikebreakers from the factory. The
strikebreakers We're spirited away and
while comparative quiet now reigns, a
force of officers will patrol the district
all night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

Federal troops. Gen. Lis f. Torres.
military governor of Sonora, departed
on a special train with the garrison of
500 for Guayamas.
The rebels are expected to enter the
abandoned capital soon.
The evacuation of Hermosillo leaves
a Federal garrison marooned in No
gales. That is now the only Federal
force in all Sonora. from the Yaqui
river north to the line.
Nogales, sonora, Mex. May 15.-Pas.
sengers on a train which arrived from
Guaymas early today report that the
Mexican government apparently has de.
termined to abandon Hermosillo to the
Insurrectos and make it's last stand in
Sonora at the port of Guaymas.
Colonel Diaz, commanding the garrison
that evacuated Aqua Prieta, succeeded in
reaching Hermosilia. but continued on te
the seaport city. There has been a gem
eral withdrawal of troops from other
points. these forces proceeding to Quay
mas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
FALSE RUMORS.
Nc Revolutionary Disturbances on the
Tehuantepec National Railway.

New York, May IA telegram was
received in this city today from W.
&. Ryan, vice president of the Te-
hnantepee National Railroad, declar-
ing that there had been no revoln-
tionary or other disturbances on The
ns-isthmian line. Freight traffic
was being re-establshed Of the Te-
huantepee line without interruption.
Mr.. Ryan declared, and he expressed
the belief that no such interruption
would occur. Mr. Ryan telegraphed
from Rncon Antonio, thu headquar-
ters of the railroad in Mexico. This
despatch confirms previous advices re-
ceived 1T the State Department at
WASHINGTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
BOWDOtN.

NORTH.-Robert Rideout Is doing
carpenter work in Webster for Mr..
Foss, who is building a house on the
site of his late home which was de-
stroyed last March by fire.
Joseph Lapointe made a short visit
to friends in Lewiston last week, re-
turning Sunday
Clarence Maloon from Ltcf1tieid
was a Sunday visitor at the home OF
his brother, Leslie Maioon.
iIlbridge Varney was at home over
Sunday from Augusta, where he is
employed.
Percy Lane is busy planting pota-
toes with his potato planter for some
of the farmers.
Mr. and Mrs Nathaniel Card from
Lisbon, accompanied by their daaIgh-
ter, Flora, We're Sunday visitors at
the home of w. c. Batchelder.
Mrs. Charles Johnson, with her in
FAINT daughter is the guest for week,
of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. r. l..
Rideout
In the forest fire last week, for one
instance, w. L. Maloon estimates the
loss to his orchard at $500, besides $25
loss to his fences
Mr. and Mrs. George Rogers and two
children from Litchfield were Sunday
guests of relatives on the west road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
ICE BORO.

Perley Leavitt is quite i'll at his
home and numerous friends are eX-
pressing their regret at his Sickness
and hopes for a speedy recovery.
Luther Trott is having serious troai-
BILE with his eyes, an abscess gather
ing on the lid of one Of them.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis, the new Methodist
minister at Richmond. preached sun
day afternoon at the chapel OH the
River road and his sermon and sing
ing was much enjoyed by all vino at
tended. He is a fine singer and the
beautiful solo at the close of the SER
mon was a rare treat.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sylvester and
two boys have moved into the Samuel
Leavitt house. which they have recent
ly purchased and will make it their
permanent home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
Intoxicating for
Veto Bill 362 to al,

London. May 15.-The fight in the
House of Commons over the Parlia-
ment bill, so designated the veto bill.
for the curtailment of the powers of
the House of Lords, ended tonight. An
amendment moving the rejection of the
whole bill was defeated by vote of
1853 to 243, and a motion for the adop-
ton of the bill on its third reading
was carried, 362 to 241.
The announcement of the figures
was received with a tremendous out
burst of applause from the govern
ment supporters. During the cheering
several of the Ministrialists called out
to the opposition: Now toe the line
and take it like men"
The passage of the bill was fore
gone conclusion. 1t is said that the
bill will go to the House of Lords at
an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
REFUGEES FROM MAzATLAN.
U. S. Consul at Guayamas Taking Care
of Americans.

Guayamas. Mexico, via Nogales
Arz. May 15.-American refugees from
Nazatlan continue swarming into
GGaEamas and United States Consul
William +. Alger has his hands more
than full taking care Of them.
A light pnt up by the gunboats Tam
pieo and Iaragosa in the harbor is said
to be all that has saved Mazatlan from
capture by the rebels The water sup
ply has been cut off by the rebels and
the residents have been forced TO dig
shallow wells and to use abandoned
cisterns. There is fear Of pestilenee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
TRAINS PROCEED.
Rebels Permit Burned Bridge al
Salinas to Be Cribbed

San Luis Polos. Mex, May 15,-Aft-
er being delayed Cor three days pas
sengers on the train which was held
up by rebels at Salinas on the AgHas
Calientes railway Inc, are reported
safely arriving at Aguas CaIientes.
Salinas was occupied several days
ago by rebels who burned the railway
bridge and threatened further dam
age il government troops We're trans
ported over the line. The rebels later
permitted the bridge to be crbbed and
allowed the train TO proceed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
REBEL TROOPS EXPECTED.
Force to Arrive and Garrison Town
of Naco.

Naco. Sonora, Mex, May 15.-General
Lomeli, provisional governor of Sonora
is sending rebel troops from Aqua
Prieta westward and southwark as fast
as they can be armed and equipped.
One force is expected to arrive here
today 10 take possession of and garri-
son the town. A small garrison will re-
main at Cananea and the other Insnr-
reetes in this district will proceed to
Nogales and Hermosillo to reinforce
eabral preparatory to attacks on those
cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
SCHOOL BOY RIFLEMEN.
High School Lads from Portland Win
Prizes in Match at Boston.

Boston, May 15.-High class marksman-
ship was displayed at the first days gal
lery shooting tournament of the National
Rifle Academy, which opened tonight in
Boston
Ten boys from the Deering High school
al Portland showed great ability with
the gun in the schoolboy matches and
succeeded in making high scores for the
day.
Four members of the Deering High
school won National Rife Association
buttons with scores of SO or better, and
Masters Floyd and Cox of the same
school were winners of bronze medals
in the medal matches. Harvey r. Wins
low of Portland, shooting instructor of
the Deering High school, won a bronze
and silver medal in the medal match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
TEN THOUSAND ACRES
Burned Over by Forest Fire-4000
Men Fighting the Flames.

Ridgeway, Pa, May 15.-Four thousand
men are fighting forest fires that are rag
ing tonight between here and Williams
port, near Remove in Clinton county,
more than 10000 acres having been burn
ed over. The Ridgeway fire department
is at Arroyo, tannery town eight miles
from here. where it is reported that the
town is in imminent danger. Part of the
railroad running through this section has
been ruined.
In Warren county the fire losses will
run into thousands of dollars. Oil der
ricks, gas wells and hundreds of acres
OF timber have been destroyed here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
IN THE SENATE.
Deadlock Continues Over the Election
of President Pro Tempore.

Washington, May denomination
of the deadlock in the attempt to elect
a President Pro TEN of the Senate be-
came apparent today when the first
ballot resulted in no choice. Senator
Gallinger the Republican caucus can
dictate polled 80 votes, his Democratic
opponent, senator Bacon the same
number. while six Progressive Repub-
leans voted for senator Clapp.
second ballot was similar to the
first and despairing of breaking the
deadlock, the Senate took up for con-
sideration the joint resolution provid-
ing for the election of senators by di-
rect vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
FORMAL ACCEPTANCE
BY President Diaz of Peace Conditions
Is Rumored.

FL Paso, May 15.-The end of the rev.
olution in Mexico seems near. Judge
Carhajal. Federal peace commission
er. this morning received telegraphic
instructions from Mexico City to pro-
ceed with peace negotiations along the
lines proposed by Rafael Hernandez
yesterday and carried in last nights
Associated Press dispatches and based
on Maderos demands
The telegram to Judge Carbajal is
believed to be signed by President Diaz
himself and is rumored contains a
formal acceptance by the President OF
the propositions suggested. without
doubt formal peace negotiations viii
be Immediately resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

from least. IAN Improvement in the per-
sonnet of the officials directly concerned
in the administration of the laws gov
erning immigration The report Oh the
committee ON immigration so declaring
was adopted by the association MONDAY
at New York. Unskilled immigrant Ia.
Dor, the committee says, is needed In less
degree, but should be encouraged. and
where possible should be supplied to ru-
raj rather than already congested urban
districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
SlOOP CAPSlZES.
Frank Spinney Drowned OH klttery-
Robert Slaney Is Rescued.

Kittery, Me. M&y 15.-Frank Spin
ney, Portsmouth fisherman, was
drowned tonight when a a2-foot fish
ing sloop. in which he and COM
panion. Robert SlaHey were beating
into the harbor against strong
southerly breeze. capsi2ed. Slaney
hung onto the overturned boat and
was reached in IN exhausted condi-
ton by crew from a Wood Island
life saving station. Spinney was %
years of age and single.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
ANOTHER OBJECTION
To Reciprocity With Canada Comes
from the Cattle Raisers.

Washington, May 15.-When the
hearing before the Senate finance COM
mittee on the Canadian reciprocity bill
was resumed today, II. Cowan, repre-
senting the Cattle Raisers Association
of Texas and the National Livestock
Association was hearo. He entered up
on discussion of the free list bill and
predicted ruin for the cattle raising in
dustry of the country if the duties on
meats was removed Argentine was
capturing the American beef trade. lie
said, and Canada, too. could compete
with the United States for that trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

In actual practice the rolling of ships
in the sea has been reduced from III
per cent. to per cent. by tine inven-
ton of Herr Frahm, of Hambmrg. His
system makes use of water tanks eX-
tending through the hold transversely
from one side of the boat 10 tine other,
and the passage of the water from one
side of the boat to the other effectuaily
checks the motion of the boat..-lndi
annapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
REPORTS ARE UNTRUE,
Geronimo Has Not Been Captured by
Rebels.

Rincon, Antonio, State of Oxaca, Mex,
May l5.-Reports brought here by a man
who was passenger on a vessel that
touched at Salina Cruz state that the
rnmors that that port was threatened by
the rebels are unfounded. The reported
capture of San Geronimo by rebels is
also untrue. There are said to be no rev
dictionary disorders along the line of the
Tehuantepec National Railway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
LINCOLN
JEFFERSON.

SoUTiT-The many friends here Of;
Walter J. Trask of Los Angeles Cal.
formerly Of this place. We're panied TO
learn of his death. which occurred May
g. after an illness OF TWO days.
Rev. l.. II. Jones has been engaged to
preach the Memorial sermon NJ p. NJ
Sunday. May Is. before Erskine Post
at North Whitefield. also 10 deliver the
Grafton at East jefferson MAY 30 be-
fore Nm. c. Hal Post.
Nearly all the members of the
Grange here visited Whitefeld Grange
last Saturday evening and report a
very pleasant time.
Mrs. Samuel d. Erskine who had q
surgical operation performed last Mon
day at the Augusta General hospital.
is gaining rapidly.
II L. Trask sold a horse last week
to Charles McKenney OF Sheepseot.
O. p. Hilton went to Damariscotta
last Sunday.
place last sunday.
WIscAssET.
Mrs. Jesse White was in Damariscotta
the last of the week
Master George Lincoln is rapidly recov-
ering from a serious operation for APP
pendicits
Mrs. c. NJ Legrow has gone to Peak 5
Island for the summer.
Mrs. Nathaniel Lincoln died Thursday
At her home on Union street after a long
Illness.
Mrs. Henry Rines and Miss Geraldine
Albee were in Damariscotta Saturday.
c. p Knight has gone TO Peaks Island
for few weeks.
DIR. Leathers and Bert Haggett have
new automobiles.
Mrs Minnie Dodge has moved into
Miss Boyd's house on Federal street
The showers Friday evening served L
lay the dust and wash the grass but
| more rain is much needed.
f. W. Nash of Damariscotta called OF
friends in town Friday on his return
from Boston with his recently purchased
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

George f. Richards. assistant cashier
of the Old Colony Trust Co. of Bos-
ton, was drowned in the Charles river
late Monday while stepping from mo-
tor launch to a tender. Richards was
SO years of age A widow, mother and
brother survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
THE REBELS ADVANCING.
Capture Pachuca and Tuiaucingo and
Now Hold State of HidaIeo

Mexico City. May 15.-After one of
the most audacious demands made
for the surrender II city since the
beginning of the revolution Pacuca.
10000 population. capital Of Hidalgo,
80 miles north of Mexico City. is to-
night in the hands Of rebels.
Almost at the same time they
took possession OF Tulancingo, the
second city in the state. This gave
them control of the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
Piles! Piles! Piles!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t alb
serbs the tumors. allays itching at once,
acts as a poultice. gives instant relief
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is pre-
pared for Piles and itching of the private
parts. Druggists. mail SOC and s100
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Cleveland, oai.
For sale by Bowditch, Webster e. Co,
and c. b. Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
Two Collisions with but
Slight Damage.
The Unmarried Men Fill Chairs
al Cascade Grange.
Jail Sentence for Inioxicatlon-
Personal Items OF Interest.

The team belonging TO Jesse Stevens
of Rome was standing in front of T. w
Smiths store Saturday when the horse
became frightened at the electric ears
and overturned the cart body contain
ing load of potatoes, Tie body was
cleared from the forward wheels and the
potatoes We're scattered about the street.
The horse ran short distance and was
stopped without doing any serious dam
age.
Another accident occurred in the eve
ming in front of the store of {. f. Da-
vies. The team belonging to -. NJ.
Marshall coIlided with one owned by Ed
ward Hersom OF Sidney. The wagon of
the former was slightly damaged. but
the one belonging to Mr. Hersom was
badly broken Beyond serious shaking
up. the occupants of The carriages were
uninjured.
Miss Meta Goodell of Augusta passed
Sunday with her father, Nelson Goodell.
Miss Gertrude Bickford was the guest
over Sunday of her grandmother in Bel
grade.
Z. T. Mitchell left for Boston Moass.
morning on business. G
Mr.. Spauding of Springfield. VT. VINO
has been at Howard Wells for two
weeks on business, returned Monday to
his home.
There will be meeting at Hose No.
| Wednesday evening for the election OF
officers
| Neal Nelson of Portland, who has been
clerking for several months at Fosters
drug store has returned TO Portland to.
accept a position.
Mr.. and Mrs. j, f. Harris returned Sat-
urday from 1o-days trip to Washington,
| d. G.
| Rev. G. d. Holmes Of lewiston will
hold quarterly conference TUESDAY eve
ming at the Methodist church
Mrs, Henry Burgess of Cofinna visited
over Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs J. II. Nickerson.
/ Jimmie Niclxerson and Lulu Nickerson
We're the guests over Sunday of their
parents. 3. i
Interesting meetings were held Sunday
afternoon and evening at the High street
mission. Henry Higgins OF FaiTIieid had
charge of the evening services. the sub
ject being; christian Activity" Three
shut-ins were also visited
| 1t was unmarried mems night Saturday
night at Cascade Grange. The unmarried
men filed the chairs and furnished the
entertainment. A violin solo was given
by Frank Upper, which was heartily
encored Quotations were read by the
bachelors. which were signed by the
maids. after which one-minute- talks Were
given by the members. contest was
participated in by the members in nam
ing the different parts OF the human
body. First prize was won by Hattie
Thomas and the consolation prize py
Marion Iersom.
| r. A. Herring passed Sunday with his
| daughter Mrs. W l.. Thomas.
Cascade Grange will entertain the
Grand Army and Woman's Relief Corps
| May q.
| The Oakland Grammar school went to
Belgrade Saturday and played the town
team there. winning 10 to s. They were
taken up the lake in Irving Haynes mo-
tor boat
| man was taken before Judge Dunn
on charge of drunkenness and SEN
fenced to 50 days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

AT the special town meeting called
at Boysoinham Saturday afternoon
to consider the location or relocation
OF the new Rowdoinham High school
building. it was decided to build on
the old lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
ABANDONS HERMOSILLo
Government to Make Last Stand in
Sonora.

Hermosillo, Sonora. Mexico. May 10.
-Hermosillo, the capital of the state
Oh sonora, was evacuated today hy the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16
STATUE TO KEY
Unveiled With Appropriate Ceremonies
Monday at Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore, May 15.-With appropriate
ceremonies, the Francis Scott Kay memo
flai statue, erected at the intersection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

The annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge. Knights of 1'ythias of Maine.
will be held al Odd Fellows hall. Baxter
building. Portland. Wednesday, May II.
1t will be an all-day session. 1t Is ex-
pected that there will be an attendance
of about $50 delegates representing the
many lodges throughout the domain of
Maine There will be no contest for
grand chancellor as the only one in the
field for the position is Edgar ]. Brown
of Sanford, the present vice chancellor
There will be lively contest for the Of
fee of vice chancellor as there are three
candidates for the office. They are Per-
cfval H. BeIyea of Portland, for a nqb,m-
Der of years chairman of the NNl&n
Maine Pythian Jubilee; Will A. Gilman
of Portland, major of the Uniform Rank
and prominent worker in the order, and
Harry A. Peterson of Lewiston. The an
nual meeting of the Pythian Sisters will
be held on the same day at Red Mems
hall in the Harrington block. The head
quarters of the Pythian Sisters will be
established at the CONGRESS Square hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

Sick headache results from disordered
condition of the stomach, and can be-
cured by the use O. Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Try II. For sale
everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-16

Tuarez. Mex, May 15.-Indirect as
surance that the Federal government
is inclined to accept the propositions
submitted unoficially within the last
two days by the Insurrectos for the es-
Establishment of peace were received to-
day bg Rafael Hernandez. one of the
go-betwet ms in the negotiations The
government is believed to be ready to
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