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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
SAVINGS BANK INVESTMENTS.
Hearing on the Shelton Bill Before
Committee.


Bank Commissioner Skelton's hill pro-
Viding that in order To be legal invest
ments for Maine savings banks bonds
must have been issued from companies
whose gross earnings are $5OO,0OO and that
these earnings must be four times the
interest charges, and that the net earn
ings must be It as much as the interest
charges met with some opposition when
il came up before the committee on banks
and banking at hearing held Iuesdav
afternoon in the Senate chamber.
Mr.. Skclton appeared for his bill and
y. w. Coombs of Portland. who appear
ed for the Portland Savings Bank, spoke
against it, lie regarded it as being a
hasty measu and said that the banks
hadn't had q sufficient time Ia investi-
gate ii.
j. a. Morrill,. president of the Auburn
Savings Bank. appeared for the executive
committee of the Savings Bank Associa-
tiOs. He thought it would be very diff
cult for bank officers to tell whether Sc
curitses came under the provisions. OF the
law Or not. -,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
MAINE COLLEGES.
Affirmative Wins in Brad :
bury Prize Debate.
Speakers Chosen al BowdOin
For Coming Debate at Wesleyan,
Freshman Division Declaims al
Bates Class Day Committee.

brunswick, Ne. March 1.--tSpeciaD
The bradbury prize debate vas held
in Memorial hall Tuesday evening
The question: Resolved, That CON
stitutionality Being Waived. Il Grad
uatcd Income Tax Should Form n Part
of our Federal Revenue System" The
speakers did finely and brought out Il
large number of very interesting
points. The speakers:
Affirmative Fifield. II. Conway, y
H.. Kodcrick II, t'rceport. Wish. Jr.
~, Portland, callahan. II. Lewiston
talternate) negative. Adams, Jr, II.
Auburn, Greene II, Madison, MalnneN
l.. South ThomaSton. Marston, l.,
Chicago, Ill. talternate1.
The affirmative were adjudeed the
winners. The judges We're Pres. Hyde.
Prof {. II. Melllwain, Prof. VIM. Davis
and j. Allen Howe ut Brunswick. with
Kenneth Stills as presiding officer. The
following men We're chosen to repre-
sent The college in the coming debat"
with Wesleyan. Ernest g. fifrld,
BurlciGh G. Rodcriek, Charles T.
Adams, Jr.. and Earl 7 Ntaloney, sub
Stitutp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
DIED IN FLAMES,
Bodies Of Two Women
Found in Ruins Of Home,
Building Burned Sunday Night
In Oxford County Town.
Victims Lived Alone for Years
Cause OF Fire A Mystery. =

Lewiston, Me, March Word was re-
ceived here today of the burning to death
sunday night of two elderly maiden
ladies by fire which destroyed their
home at East sumner remote town'ot
oxford county. The victims were Salorne
Townsend. aged Il years, and her niece
Ellen Ann Townsend, aged Ga. The two
women lived alone together in the hoasc.
which was small and Of slight value.
When the fire was discovered by neigh
bors the building was completely en-
yelopei in flames So that it was impos-
sible To enter il. Portions of the re
mains of both women We're found In the
ruins. SO that it is certain that they per-
ished in the ire. There was evidence that
both had tried to escape.
Nothing is known as to how the fire
caught. The Misses Townsend had no
near relatives. except a brother who lives
somewhere in California. They had lived
alone in the house for many years
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
KENNEBEc DEVELOPMENT.
Interior Waters Committee Hears Rep
resentative WiIliamson's Bill.

Representative Williamson of Augusta
appeared Tuesday afternoon before the
committee on interior waters in regard to
the bill introduced by him for kennebec
valley development This bill provides
that all power generated in the kennebec
valley shall be used within the kennebec
river region. Representative Williamson
said that he believed that 1t was a mat
ter of great Importance. especially to his
own city. Augusta ought to have pop
ulation of 10000. and if the power couId
be obtained cotton could be brought here
ana manufactured as cheapiy as any
where else. The same was true of Water
Vile. Judge Benedict l.. Maher Of .Au-
Gusta also appeared in favor of the
measure.
Herbert VI. Heath of Augusta said that
the measure ought to be amended SO that
street railways should not be included in
its provisions. There was the Lewiston,
Augusta q Watervlle st. Isy. and n new
road was soon to be- constructed from
augusta to tide water in Rockland, and
others might be built Mr.. Heath and
Mr.. Williamson agreed upon the matter
of exemption of street railways from the
P''Ni'ioti' Va 'iA' ta'l 'ild tilc p!ii "dS ID
hl"d for final consideration at the same
time that the Kennebec Dam and Reser-
voir Co. bill should be finally disposed
Of by the committed.
Mr.. Sturdivant of Pennington was the
only one appearing in favor OF the bill 10
incorporate the Carrabasset Dam Co. The
measure was opposed by Fred ". Bunker
of North Anson and First Selectman Sim
mons of North Arson on the ground that
the electricity generated was to be use,i
in Pennington, and that there was plenty
of room for its use right in Somerset
county.
inc committee on interior waters in ex-
ecutive session voted ought not to pass
upon this bill and also voted to give e
charter To the ST. John Log Driving Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08

me one man who has miSappropriated
one cent. I'll go farther than he will
to put il in the courts" continued the
speaker. II" then paid high tribute
to the priests of Maine and said that
he would defend them from attack
with his life. if necessary.
Judge Foster, in closing made an
impassoncd speech in which he took
the ground that a corporation sole
could not be held accountable to any
cne for any al the funds which come
to its possession, might even dis
pcnse with Il clerk or treasurer and
quoted Chancellor Kent TO support his
contention. He roasted Arden W.
Coonibe of Portland most unmercitully
in return for what he termed Mr..
COMBS childish answers to his queS-
tons. judge Foster was frequently
Interrupted by applause and there was
quite a demonstration a the close
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
Monmouth Grange.

Monmouth Grange held an all day
meeting on Wednesday, March >.
There was n large attendance. The
worthy Master. Joshua Stovor being
i'll with the grip the meeting was
called 10 order by the Oversecr WeS-
ley Cook and tho third and fourth de-
greos We're conferred on seventeen cam
dIdateS. After an excellent dinner the
Lecturer presented an interesting pro-
gram as follows: Piano solo, Lizzie
Hinkley; reading, Fannie Cunningham
by request the two original no"ms
given before in the contest were re-
cited, one by Mrs. Julia Pike and one
by Mrs. Olive Robinson, recitcd by
Mrs Fanui" March: discussion OF some
OF the articles in the Warrant for
town meeting by Ethan Little. Albert
Sawyer. l.. c. Berry. J. l.. Packard
and j. II. Gilman: reading OF thC
Grange paper BY Mrs. Sadie Bickford
and Mrs. Fannie March. Eight new
members were elected to the order an"
eleven applications were received. Nis-
itors were present from Litehfield ana
Wales. Mrs. Ethel Riaisdell viii pre-
sent the program at the next meeune
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
West Minot Grange.

The regular meeting of West Mino'
Grange was an all dag session Satur-
day. When the gavel OF W. NJ. T.
Leland called the meeting to order
good company was present The ab-
sence Of the secretary made it nec"s-
sary to omit some Of the regular bus
mess Members of Excelsior Grange
Poland were guests and there Was a
good delegation.
The Worthy Lecturer occupied Tho
time during the forenoon. First was 4
selection by the choir composed ol
Mrs. Alice Perkins. Mrs. Cora Bearce
Miss Grace SAWYER. Peter Coyne
George Sawyer and Crocker Bridgham
An address of welcome was given by
the Worthy Master, in we'll chosen
words.
The officers Of West Mnot Grange
are: Master. ". +. Leland; overseer
Peter Coyne; lecturer. Nellie NJ.
Keene: steward, Herbert a. White
more: assistant steward, c. r. Leland
chaplain, Mrs. a. p. Allen; secretary
Mrs J. NJ. Harris treasurer. II. T.
Nsrriil; gatekeepcr. Everett Leland
Ceres, Mrs. Leland; Pomona. Mrs
Peter Coyne; Flora. Mrs. II. \. whit
tcmo Re; lady assistan; steward Mrs
c. r. Leland; pianist. Mrs. II. T.. Yer
pro TEN officers for the day were: as
sistant steward, Donald Ramsdell
chanlain Mrs. Emma Bearce.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
hOUSE CU1TED.
Belfast Colonial Mansion
Destroyed by Flames.
Valuable neiT|ooms Belonging
to EdW. R. Pierce Lost.
One Injured by Explosion Of Gas
Range History Of House.

Belfast. Me, March 7-(Sp"ciaD.-
The old Colonial house, On the corner
of High and Pearl street. owned and
occupied by Edward X Pierce, was
gutted by lire early Tuesday morning.
The house which was worth several
thousand dollars was insured, but the
contents could not be covered by in
surance 10 it's fun value, for heir
looms and collections Of years of trav-
el cannot he replaced. Tain Smalley
was badly burned by an explosion,
which is supposed to have been caused
by the gas range. He is confined to
hi. home on High street today. The
house WAS furnished throughout with
beautiful antiques, clocks, mirrors
Chippendala tables. mahogany four
posters. etc, many OF which We're
lost. Mr.. Pierce. who is Il student and
writer, lost everything in his study,
including valuable books. Il very fine
stereopticon lantern and q collection
OF slides which he had mad" during
his years OF travel.
ON one side of the house, three rooms
We're used by Mrs Pierce as q studio
and for some time this had been the
headquarters for the Belfast Womet
interested in arts and crafts work.
Mrs Pierce is an artist of consider
able ability. Fortunately the contents
Of the studio were saved.
The house was built in 1909 by one,
Col. Thomas Cunningham. who came
t. Belfast in 1903 from Peteboro. y.
II. He died in 1892. The house was
known as the Sun Tavern. During
the War Of 1912 it was in its height
of popularity. Many distinguished
guests were entertained and eminent
Judges and officers Of the supreme
court of Massachusetts when travel
ing the Eastern circuit, We're aceus-
toned TO leave their carriages mere
and tourney to Castine by water. II
was also 4 popular place for social
affairs and many dances and assem- :
blies were held there In hygone daNs.
The house WAS painted bright yell
low in keeping with its manu-, sun
Tavern and at one time when tIie
landlord became unpopular his house
was called "Punkin' tavern.
The house was bought By the lat"
Capt. James Miller from Colonel cum
ninrham and has descended in direct
line To- the present OWNER aud de%'th
dant Edward Z. Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
Auburn GRANGE.

TaOrne's Corner Grange furnished
thu program at the regular meeting o.
Auburn Gr9ngc Saturday evening ani
il Was presented as follows by the lee
tIrer OF that Grange. Miss Mabel Y.
Wood: Piano solo. Miss Louis,. TEN
pie; paper, Does Woman Suffrage
Make Woman Less Womanly%' Mrs.
Ethel Temple; reading. Mrs. Alice NJ.
Deojay; banjo solo II. o. Wood, ac- :
comp4ned at the piano by Miss Louise
Temple: discussion. Resolved, thar
the Mccall Bill if passed, will reduce
the nigh cost OF living" Frank Hoy,
II. O. Wood. A. L. Talbot. G. II. Dill
lingham, }. l.. Lowell and others:
piano duet, Louise Temple and Frank
Hoy.
The next meeting of the Grange Will
be- a special next Saturday night. when
gentlemen's night will be observed. In
TWO weeks Il day meeting will be held
and tile State lecturer. B. Walker Nc
Keen, also the state chaplain Rev. j..
II. Little will be present and give ad-
dresses.
The Ladies' Circle of the Grange met
Saturday afternoon, spending the time
sewing for the Faster sale. March -?
\ picnic supper was held with several
gentlemen as guests. Next Saturday
afternoon. there will be a special meet
ing Of the Circle with public supper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
Knox Pomona.

Next session Of Knox Pomona Will
be with Mt. Pleasant Grange. West
Rockport, March H. whose doors ART
always open To the patrons. and not
only is tho busy little Grange looking
forward to this meeting, but the mem :
berS throughout the county are antici-
pating another time like the last TWC
hundred Patrons were present at tn,
last session of Knox Pomona at North
Warren, Feb. II. The question was
taken up by such men as l.. ]. Hill
c. a. Webb. Elias Burkett, A. +. star
rett. O. Gardner, Rev. G. p. Renner
w. a. Aver. When such men rs tht
above take up a question with as much
spirit ana enthusiasm as they did nj
this meeting. il means not only II live
ly session. but success to Pomona ir
the future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
BOSTON A. A. BOUTS.
O'Keefe. Aleer Have Draw-Murphy
Delmont and Foley Win.

Boston. March 7.-Tommy O'keefe
of Philadelphia and George Alger of
Cambridge, who were looked upon as
the leading attractions in the allstar
exhibition at the Armory y. A., tonight
fought II rounds with neither having
enough Of an advantage t. get the de
ciSion.
In thv other bouts Eddie Murphy OF
of South Boston got the decision over
Joe Hist Of Philadelphia in 10 rounds :;
Al belmont Of Boston was given the
decision over Jimmy Carroll of San
Francisco in 10 rounds and Tom Foley
Of South Boston got the decision over
Young MCDonouth OF Manchester on a
foul in TN" final round oi II siX-roHnd
matCh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
S.AG.ADAHOC.
RICHMOND o.

Mrs. William Haines is quite ill at
her home on Chestnut street. She has
been confined to the house for some
time past -. f-.
Daniel Bryant Is reported TO sibe
quite i'll with pneumonia at his itome
on Pleasant street. +t5.t y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
JEFFE ERSON.

SOUTH-Walter Trask. who has
been visiting his aunt at Winslow for
the past two weeks, has returned home.
Several from this place attended the
quarterly meeting of Atna Tuesday.
II. y. Clark has returned home from
Boston.
Edward SAWYER of Concord, y. H..
is in the place prospecting FOR ium-
bcr.
Mrs. Ada J. Clary and Harold Clark
visited last sunday at Richard cas-
ties.
ReN. Nathan Hunt of Charlestown.
was recently in the place.
Mrs. Arthur McCurdy has gone To
Danariscotta for an indefinite time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
LINCOLN
ALMA.
sick list

VIM. y. Titus. Jr.. of Watcrtown.
Mass. and Mrs. Frank G. Harding
and daughter Frances G.. of Need
ham, Mass. are visiting their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. y. Titus for few
days.
The Baptist society will have Il
baked bean supper Thursday evening,
March 1G. at the parsonage.
The new State circulating library
has been received at Mrs. G. \. jew
ctt'S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
BATES COLLEGE.
Fifth Freshman Division DecIaims-
Seniors Class Day Committee.

Lewiston. Ne, March 1.-tSpeciaD
The fifth division Of the Freshmen
dcclaimcd today in Hathorn hall.
Brady, Bates Is returned to college
this week. Last year Brady was the
regular second baseman oi the Bates
ball team.
The Senior class met Monday and
the committee for Class day WAS an
nounccd. n follows: Mr., Peaks. Mr.
Andrews. Miss Ingersoll. Miss Chase
and Miss Dyer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08

Commissioner shelton suggested an
amendment whereby all bonds offered for,
sale would have 10 be certified to by the
bank commissioner. He thought this It
practical way out Of the difficulty, he
said.
y number of Other uncontrsted matters
wcr" disposed of before the committee
went into executive session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08

which were letters from priests and
others. protesting against the bill
Bishop Louis S. Walsh addressed the
committee, saying that when he took
charge of the diocese he found the
corporation sole in existence and
studied it. He had previously had cx-
perience with other methods of hand
ling church property, but had not
worked under that He found it so
simple, so clear that he marveled
at the men who drew it. He stated
that he then simply took the law as
it stood and planned his work. and
explained that the French parishes
had benefited most during the last
three years from whatever advantages
accrued from the credit of the corpor
alton sole. He was certain that all
would be jeopardized if the act was
repealed. He declared that the bill
was without church authority, that il
WAS unavoidable and impracticable.
The bishop then took up the prac-
tical workings of the corporation sole
and said that he could not borrow
$4,000 from anyone on the credit ot
the diocese without calling together
his attorneys ard going over it witt,
them. In closing he referred to snm'
of the statements made by the prin
cipal proponent and brandede them as
absurd.
Il challenge him, or any number
of men here to bring me one iota
of evidence that there has been one
single cent miscarried. If he will show
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
Union Pacific Retrenohment.

Denver.-Speculatio is rife among
Denver railroad men as to the mean
ing underlying the retrenchment or
der recently issued from the office of
the general manager of the Union Pa
cific railroad whereby $500 employees
were Temporarily laid Off" The or
der affected every branch of the oper-
ating department, and although no
trains have been discontinued as a re-
suit OF the order, train crews have
been reduced to the minimum, track
gangs are fewer, and yard employees
and shopmen are affected more than
any other branch.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
WASHINGTON.

Postmaster General Hitchcock has,
In all, designated ninety first-class Of
iices as postal savings banks. Last
order was for seventy.
Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutchins of
Washington, fixed s67 day as the
lowest figure on which a millionaire's
wife could live properly.
Two motor car army escort wagons
will soon take on the Georgia mule in
free for all contest for the favor OF
the American fighting man.
Four hundred dollars an acre is the
maximum government price placed on
Western coal lands under the policy of
per ton valuation. Until the new plan
of selling coal lands was adopted,
these areas were purchasable at $40
to $50 an acre.
The first session of the Sixty-sec
ond Congress has ended. The session
record of measures introduced is IA.
03S bills and 4S4 resolutions in the
House and 1896 bills and 5S resolu-
tions in the Senate. Only a few of
these were passed.
Three short messages were sent TO
Congress by the President, one urging
a further appropriation to complete the
work of raising the wreck of the bat
tleship Maine, second asking Con
gress to determine whether the wrecks
of the Spanish vessels sunk by the
American navy shall be given away
and the tnird transmitting reports OF
engineers of surveys on the Great
Lakes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
Government Takes Part.

Sulphur Springs.-The United States
government is prepared to step into
the fight between the water users of
the Western and Eastern slopes over
the diversion of water from the Grande
river to reservoir systems on the oppo-
site side of the continental divide. The
diversion of a large volume of water
from the Grand might endanger the
Grand Valley project of the govern
ment, known as the High Line ditch.
is the contention. Ethelbert Ward,
deputy United States district attorney,
who is in charge of all the water ques-
tions in which the government is in
terested, has received word from the
Department OF Justice at Washington
to file suggestions and notices in the
District Court at Sulphur Springs to the
efefct that the government is interest
ed in the subject of water diversion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
FOREIGN.

Twenty-three persons were crushed
to death and fifty-nine injured by the
falling of church at Veniew, near
Wengrowitz. Russia, during a service.
Violent outbreaks against Jews have
occurred in Monmouthshire, England.
and are giving the authorities great
phase in British life.
The election campaign has gained
full headway throughout Ontario. the
great industrial province of Canada.
by the visit of Sir wilfred Laurier,
the premier. and r. l.. Borden. the op-
position leader On all sides it is
now recognized that reciprocity is the
issue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
woman,s Death a Mystery.

-Telluride.-The death of Mrs. Lee
Borg is as great a mystery as when
the body was found. A coroner's in
quest failed to produce evidence to
show the cause of her death, whether
selfinflicted or the act of murderer.
The jury returned a verdict that death
was caused by falling over the cliff.
but at the hands of persons unknown.
The general opinion is that she was
murdered, from motives of love or
lust, and the only man upon whom
suspicion rests is Isaac Matson. 1t is
known that Matson is in New York
and intends sailing for Finland. 1t is
believed that officers are waiting for
him to board the steamer before max
ing any effort to arrest him, as it would
be hard to locate him in New York.
The evidence at the inquest showed
Mrs. Borg's home life to have been
happy, that she was perfectly sane, of
normal temperament and had never
even suggested suicide in any manner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
MUNYON'S WORK
TALK OF CITY
Big Success Shown by Numbers
Of Callers at Philadelphia
Headquarters.
LOCAL MAN TELLS OF
REMARKABLE RELIEF
FROM RHEUMATISM
IN YEARS TINE.

The apparent success with which Pro-
famous health authority, has been meet
ing has started much discussion. Every
street car brings dozens of callers to his
Laboratories at SD and Jefferson Streets.
thousands OF letters from people inquir-
Professor n as Manyons yo corps u Of expert expert ply phy
answering the mail Peculiar to say.
mail Inquiries; health hints. health ad-
and 4es lee fG aSHse
sultation absolutely free.
Munyon's followers seem to be enor-
seem to think he possesses the most
marvellous powers for the healing Of Al
1a isash. al at tSis Me says:
every day in Phlladelphia are not in any
brains Of the greatest medical specialists
lars lar N for a single {ormula and the ex-
paid tens Of II thousands Of dollars for 9TH
ers of my various forms of treatment.
This is why I get such remarkable re.
and PLACED ed this hnowsEss oh,;n within the
Among Munyon's callers yesterday
their praise of the man. One of these
said: For six years I suffered with
rheumatism. NY arms and legs were at
fiicted so badly that could hardly work.
and I could not raise my arms to my
head. The pain was most severe In the
back. however. and was In perfect tor
ture. tried In many ways to get cured,
or even to secure temporary relief, but
nothing seemed to help me until l. was
persuaded by a friend to try DR.. Mum
yon's Uric Acid Course. 1t was the most
marveiousIy acting remedy I ever saw.
within n week the pain had most gone
and inside of a month considered my
self entirely cured. can now go out IN
the worst weather-cold. wet or any
thing else, and have not felt any sus-
picion of n return of the disease. I think
and does not take the Uric Acid Course
is making a great mistake"
The continuous stream of callers and
mail th1t comes to Professor James NJ.
Munyon at his laboratories at SD and
Jefferson SITS. Philadelphia, Pa. keeps
DIR. Munyon and his enormous corps Of
expert physicians busy.
Write today to Professor James NJ.
Munyon personally. Munyon's Labora-
tories, sad and jefferson SITS. Philadel-
phia. Pa. Give full particulars in refer
ence to your case. Your inquiry Will be
held strictly confidential and answered in
best medical advice. and asked more
questions Remember there Is no charge
of any kind for consultation. or medical
advice. The only charge Munyon makes
Is. when his physicians prescribe his
remedies You pay the retail selling price.
It is lmmaterial whether you buy from
him or from the nearest druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-01
SPORT.
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING.

Sportsmen are organizing gun
club in Platteville, Colo, and plan to
lease two or three lakes. sow quanti-
ties of wild rice about them, and have
fine duck shooting.
Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman and
conqueror of AL Kaukmann, is in New
York. where he is scheduled to nee.
Carl Morris. the Oklahoma fighter, in
ten-round contest about the middle
Of next month.
Carl Morris. the Oklahoma White
Hope" with his wife. and his trainer,
Con Riley. have gone to New York
city to join his manager. F. b. Ufer,
who is there making final prepara-
lions for Morris bout with jim Flynn,
the Pueblo fireman.