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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
FATHER DENouNcEs SON
Whom He Caught in Act of Burg srj-
ing His Own Home

Boston, oct 1S.-Recognizing burglar
who had broken into his house and Was
riflng his clothes. as his own son,
Charles G. Combs. former police officer
of Maiden, chased the man in an en-,
deavor to capture him last night and
failing. swore out a complaint against
the youth and appeared against him in
the Maiden police court today.
The fathers announcement of his son
In court was intensely dramatic Afte.
declaring the young man, VIM. Combs, ?
wears, had been the black sheep of the
family for two years, he related how h
had been awakened at 3 o'clock in tht
morning by someone in his room. lie saw
a man rifling his pockets and, jumping
M recognized the mans face in thf
light of the window. It was his own son
The son fed and the father gave chase
into the street, but being in pajamas be
1feved it useless to follow.
The first thing. this morning Mi
Combs went to headquarters and s"or,
out warrant against his son on tht
Charge of breaking and entering.
The son declared in court that he wa
not in his fathers house. last night bu
the father, with6 Disguised look ant
fire in his eye, maintained he was no
mistaken and Vim. Combs was held II
S2o00 bail for the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
FAIRFIELD.

TIL jewelrv store Of Daniel knight
on Lawrence Avenue was entered,
Tuesday evening. by ttyo small boys
aged and years. The break was
not discovered until Wednesday morn
ing, when Mr.. Knight opened the
store He discovered that lis clock
WAS stopped and upon investigation
he found that rifle, shot gun, revol-
yer. box OF cartridges, a little clock
and a knife were missing. Mr.. knight
notified officer Joseph Quincy, who
made an investigation. The boys en-
tered the store through Il small hole
in the floor that is used to dump rub
hish through. Their tracks We're
plainly visible on the ground under
the building and in the rear Of the
building. Officer 'furney had his sns-
picions as To who the young culprits
might be and upon questioning one
OF them, secured confession. The boys
accomplished the break about 7.30, as
was Indicated by Mr. Knights clock
one of them in searching around
stopping it. All Of the stolen goods
were found one of the guns had beer
sold and snapped and it was traced
to Benton, where it was recovered by
the ofhcer The goods taken amounted
to about $25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
NAVAL CHANGES.
Commander Philip Andrews for Head
of Bureau of Navigation.

Washington. Oct 1S-Commandar
Philip Andrews. aid to the secretary of
the navy, will become head of the all
powerful bureau of navigation in the
navy department, on Jan. |, succeeding
Rear Admiral Reginald J. Nicholson.
who will hoist his flag as commander-in-
chief Of the United states Asiatic fleet
Although Admiral Nicholson viii be re-
liered of his duty as head of the nayiga-
ton bureau the first of the year, he will
not assume his new command until some
time in March, when he will relieve Rear
Admiral Murdoch the present command
er. In announcing the proposed chang
Secretary of the Navy Never said that
he WIS in receipt of telegram from
President Taft approving the transfers.
He also called attention to the fact that
he now had a number OF commanders
instead of admirals heading the bureau
of his department.
Still other changes Were announced h2
the secretary. Rear ADMIRAL Charles l..
Nreeland. now aid fer inspection. will
succeed Rear Admiral Richard VAIN
wright. aid for operations, when the lat
ter retircs, Dec. /. on account of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
Shoe Machinery
$4,000 900 Suit.

Boston, oct 1S.-The bill of COM
tplaint in the suit for 100000 against
the United Shoe Machinery Co. and
it's officers for alleged violation of the
Sherman antitrust act, brought BY
Charles A. Strout Of Portland, Me, as
trustee for the Goddu Sons Metal
Fastening Co, was filed, late today,
with the federal court.
The bill follows an attachment for
81 900 900 which was placed on the
Shoe Machinery COS. plant short
time ago, following the indictment of
the eompanys officers by the federal
grand jury on charges of maintaining
Ia monopoly in restraint of trade.
The allegations in the bill filed today
if they are upheld By the courts, viii
go far to sustain the governments
charges.
The bill of complaint alleges that in
violation Of the Sherman act the Shoe
Machinery co. forced the Goddu Sons
Co. out of business and it therefore
asks for $2,000,e00 in damages. and
under the law. in the event Of securing
conviction. the Goddu CO. will be en-
titled to recover the full amount
The Goddu Sons Co. was organized in
1897. under Maine State laws, to manufac-
ture shoe machines under patents held
bv the company. The United Shoe Ma
chinery Co was organized in 1899. two
years later, and a short time later, it is
claimed, started negotiations with Goddu
Sons stockholders to purchase stock, as
a result OF which the shoe machinery
company finally secured a majority Of the
stock of tire Goddu Sons Co.
The bill of complaint goes on to state
that .In accordance with preconeeived
plan and purpose to suppress and elimi-
nate competition, and to support and
protect the monopoly in the shoe machin-
cry business which the United Shoe Ma
chinery Co. had acquired, the defendant
caused Sidney w Winslow TO be elected
president, George w Brown treasurer,
Edward +. Hurd and other Shoe Maehin-
cry Co directors as directors of the
Goodu Sons Co. that they continued IA
be reelected not to develop the bust
ness. but to prevent the firm from doins
business.
The complaint further alleges that the
new officers, who held the same posi-
tions in the United Shoe Machinery Co,
declined to make use Of the patents and
prevented the Goddu Sons Co from car
rying on business. so the assets have re-
manned idle. have been wasted and the
patents are about to expire and prove
worthless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
Board of Trade Subscriptions Duo.

This is the nth and last Year of
the term subscriptions made to get
the Board OF Trade out of debt, and
Treasurer Davenport is about begin
ming on their collection. They were
due the first of September. but he
wanted to give all the subscribers all
the time possible, and postponed the
collection until now Everybody should
pay up promptly and cheerfuiiy. Tor
while il will be a favor 10 him ana
lessen his work to do so, he mas no
direct interest in it and his efforts are
for the public good He has done a
lot Of work without pay, and SUD
scribars should not make it any more
disagreeable for him than possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
Wednesday Brighton Market.

Stock Yards, Oct 1S.-There was the
largest number of mich cows tied ND in
the barns that has ever been offered ut
Brighton sale, there being close onto
500 mileh cows offered. Consequently the
market was weak and prices We're Off
fully s5al0 per head, and there We're many
cows held over for the next week. There
were some specially fine grade cows sell
ing around $50 and one thoroughbred Hol-
stein mixer which brought SIPS, but out
side these extra good cows trade was
very poor, the bulk of the sales closing
at $25450. One reason Of the extra large
Offering was that the cows in the coun-
try are coming in from the pastures and
farmers do not care 10 mold the stock,
with feed scarce and high. Beef cattle
sold slowly and the supply was too
heavy. in medium grades and in bologna
and Gamer cows.
Representative sales-Milch cows: f:
o. Thompson sold 1 fancy thoroughbred
Holstein for $l25. l al $50 ! at $50 and /
at $45 Hall & Lowell sold y cows from
s25Gi55 ~ +. Needham sold cows Tor
s75 each and IS cows from s25Gf55. D. y.
Walker offered 20 COWS from $500. A.
D. Kflby & son sold ! COW al Sa3. W. +.
Wallace sold 20 cows from sooM65, 70 from
s45lfG0 and 20 from S25Gi4o. +. G.. Piper
sold l6 COWS from S25M5o, 6, L.. Henry
sold S5 cows from $35M65 a. c. Foss
sold l COW at SIS, at $40 and at $50. J.
s Henry sold s cows at $50 each, Tor
$40 and 2 for S95. Robert Connors sold 30
choice COWS at $15qS5 otis II, Fofbush
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
RAIN AND BAD ROADS
Interfere With Winston Salcno's Wei
come to Gldden Tourists.

Winston Salem. \. G, Oct. STAIN
and the bad roads between this city
and Roanoke VA, seriously inter-
fered with the elaborate plans Tor
welcoming ANA entertaining the 6lid-
den tourists here, tonight. IT being
after 10 o'clock before the last cars
checked in. Tie pacc-maker car, close
Is followed D.. 10 others, did not arrive
until o o'cl9ek and the remaining cars
came in AT intervals OF five and 10
minutes
on account of the heavy rains Of the
pr,.yious day or mulky atmospheric
conditions the run was y severe test
on both cars and drivers. Notwith-
standing these conditions no accident
of a serious nature was reported.
Despite the late arrival an immense
crowd of people lined the main street
and the tourists We're cheered heart
lily. 4 smoker and reception was given
tho visitors Immediately after their
arrival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
Elect Chas. E. Jackson,
Portland, Grand Master.
Important Recommendations BY
GTand Master F. B. Miller.
Other Officers Elected and Appoint
ed..Grand Encampment Today.

Portland, Me, Oct. 1S.-A suggestion
hat the Grand Lodge petition the
Sovereign Grand Lodge for the enact
ment of a law permitting the Rebekah
to the female members was contained
In the annual report of Grand Master
Frank b. Miller at the annual session
Of the Grand Lodge of odd Fellows of
Maine today.
Grand Master Miller also recon-
mended that a grand instructor be
elected with such salary as will en-
able him to give his entire attention
70 the duties the Office embraces. He
paid tribute to the late Russell; G..
Dyer. for several years grand secre-
tary of the order. and announced the
of the present secretary.
Herbert W. Sears of this city.
Officers were elected as follows:
Grand master, Charles T.. Jackson.
Portland; deputy grand master, Louis
+. Flanders, Auburn; grand warden.
Ellory Bowden, Winterport:. Grand
secretary, Herbert w. Sears. Portland;
grand treasurer. William Il. Plummer.
Portland; grand representatives. tone
YEAR, Frank 3. Miller. Rockford. (two
years,) Leon S. Merrill, Orono.
Appointments were made as follows
Grand marshal, Fred A. Drinkwater,
Portland; grand conductor. o. A. Cor
ey. Brunswick; grand chaplain, Rev.
W. II. Gould, Portland; grand warden.
George T.. Holyoke, Houlton; grand
herald, Frank s. Gala, Ellsworth,
Charles L. Jackson of this city, the
Goth grand master. today, was born in
the town of Salfor1 Eng. in. 1861.
The meeting of the Grand Encaanp-
ment occurs, Thursday morning. THE
annual reports show 81 subordinate
encampments, a gain of one. The
membership is 50SS. loss of six. The
total amount paid for relief was s1o,-
566
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
STEPHENSON INVESTIGATION.
Senatorial Committee Hears Testimony
of Lieut.. Gov Morris of Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 1S.-The sena-
torial committee which is investigating
Senator Isaac Stephenson's election,
todav. heard Thomas Morris, heuten-
ant governor Of Wisconsin, who testi-
fed he was informed that Edward
Hines, the lumberman, put over the
senator's election.
Morris was on the stand only few
minutes today, but repeated his tes-
timony that Cook told him that Hines
and Stephenson each contributed 500
600 to secure the election and that
Shields was employed to carry the
deal through. Senator Hepburn, chair
man of the committee, then announced
that that line OF inquiry temporarily
would be suspended and Morris was
released, subject TO recall.
Senator Hepburn announced that the
COMMITTEES may disregard Morris tes-
timonv altogether If it is not substan-
tiated by other witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
Black Skirts

For the well dressed woman
Black Skirt is an essential Not only
one but two or three good Black
skirts are always valuable property to
have in the wardrobe and give salts
faction and are pleasure to own.
Our Black Skirts are the we'll known
Nj. & c. Skirts made in Boston in
manufactures. We recommend our
skirts to you. We know what these
skirts are as we have handled them in
our Vermont store for many years.
We have Black and Gelored Skirts in
stock ranging in price from $2.75 up to
$500. in many of the new cloths and
staple cloths in variety. Should you
have Skirt want, drop in at our
Rcady-to- wear department and posi-
bly, we may have something that APP
peals to you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
COburn Classical IL
Oak Grove Nothing.

Nassalbofo, Me, Oct. ls.-tSpeeiaD
Coburn defeated Oak Grove at football,
this afternoon, II to @, in a game in which
the visitors had practically everything
their own way Although the Quakers
were outweighed by every man, never
theless they put up stubborn fight and
took advantage of every opportunity, but
their speed was unable to cope with the
Drawn and strategy Of their opponents.
Coburn's gains were mostly made by
end runs and forward passes. Two trick
plays were also used which netted them
%. yards each time Oak Grove resorted
to line plunging for the most part, but
this proved rather u small asset for
them, as their opponents line was prac-
tically invincible to their backfield
Tile game was marked throughout with
numerous penalties for offside, Coburn
being the greater aggressor. In the first
period the visitors romped away with
the Quakers and two 1ouchdowns were
reeled off, but in the last period the
losers line displayed somewhat strong
| er defence than in the previous one. ant
Cobufn was forced to punt four times
When the whistle blew Coburn had to be
content with a scoreless period, although
another touchdown was only three yards
distant. For the visitors, Lowney. Libby
and Williams put up a fast game. and foH
Oak Grove Chute, Whltehouse and Farm
ham played we'll The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19

MAY PRESENT OBJECTIONS
But independents Cannot intervene in
Tobacco Cos. Plans.

New York, Oct. 1S.-There will be
no Intervention by the so-ealled In
dependents in the American Tobacco
Cos. proposed plan of re- organization.
The United States circuit court hand
ed down a memorandum, today, so
stating after the fling of petition
during the day by Felix II. Levy and
Louis ID. Brandeis, counsel for three
associations, explaining their opposi-
ton TO the plan. The independents
will, however. be gwen an opportunity
to present their objections to the plan,
the court said at public hearing TO
be held here Oct. 80.
The court will entertain no applica-
ton for the filing Of documents except
by parties to the action" reads the
memorandum. "Th,. joint petitioners.
while not granted leave to intervene,
will be given an opportunity to present
their objections 10 the plan at the
hearing. Monday. oct, 50. Any briefs
ar memoranda to the court must be
handed up at OF before the commence
mont of thc hearing The petition Of
the Independents was filed in the name
of the National Cigar Leaf Tobacco
Association, the Cigar Manufacturers
Association of America and the indie
nenaents Tobacco Salesman Associa-
tion of America. Opposition to the
Man was based ON The following allega
tions:
..rbat the petitioners We're vitally
interested in the dissolution Of the To-
bacco Trust.
..,rhat the plan petitioners believe is
Fundamentally defective in that ii fails
i, substance and effect to conform to
tha requirements OF the decree of the
Irnited states supreme court.
"1'hat adoption of the plan would
NOT in any substantial sense, restore
f,e.. comparative conditions in tie to-
h,rco industry nor remove the demi-
nation by the so-called tobacco com
h;nati0n.
Relative to the decision of the court,
Mr.. Levy said. today:
II am very much pleased that the
court had granted the petition which
vas filed by Mr.. Brandeis and myself,
thereby permitting the independent as
sccia lions which We're present to pre-
sent .heir objections to the plan pro-
posed by the Tobacco Co. at the hear
ing which is to be held on oct 80. also
giving us the right to submit briefs
and memoranda. We did not ask to IN
tervene. We asked merely to be per-
mitted to present our objections ana
10 be heard at the argument, and TINS
request has been granted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
Baltimore Is for
Deeper Waterways.

Richmond Va Oct. 1S.-After a
warn, welcome by the city and state
authorities the delegates to the con-
yention of the Atlantic Deeper Water
ways Association got down TO business
today The convention viii last
through tomorrow.
Gov. Mann made the welcoming ad-
dress ana the annual address of Pres
ident J. Hampton Moore noting the
progress during the year OF the wa
tervays projects advocated by tire as
ISOLATION. aroused the enthusiasm OF
the delegates. Mayor Gaynor of New
York was roundly applauded for his
attack On favoritsm in railroad rates,
and monepolies.
Other speakers of the day included
Col. Pleasant 4. Stovall of Savannah,
Mayor Preston of Baltimore and rep
rescntatives of the principal North
Atlantic seaport cities, who spoke on
the relations of their. ports to the wa
terways project.
Probably the proudest man at the
convention today Was Capt. John
Curtis, Confederate veteran, who is
Richmond's harbor master. Mayor
Gaynor of New York on greeting the
veteran remarked:
Sir. | want TO compliment you on
your striking resemblance To that
great, good man, Gen. Robert T.. Lee.
The Southerner bowed low in recos-
milton of the compliment.
Considerable rivalry exists in the
convention over the selection of next
years meeting place. Hartford. Conn.,
Troy, N. y, and New London, Conn.,
are in the race
In his address Mayor James n
Preston of Baltimore said hope is YET
entertained that the old Chesapeake
and Ohio canal which is still soihe
water route, will fill the mission ue-
signed for it by George washington
and become a waterway when WIN
connect the Ohio and Potomac river 8
Baltimore said he, in discussing
the proposed Chesapeake ana Deia-
ware canal needs a ship canal. Draw
the shortest line from any point III
Montana or Kansas to an atiantlc
seaboard city and it terminates at
Baltimore. If a ton of wheat were
started at Duluth and permitted TO
| find it's natural city for export. it
would go to Baltimore. The vast West,
the growing West. not only needs, but
demands this canal.
After dwelling upon the Importance
, OF this canal IL the West, Mayor
Preston said: -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19

and here, from the river above the
passenger depot.
"A. G.. Robinson, Lester Mariner and
a. S. Turner We're the first ones on
the scene, and they pulled Mcdonald
out of the river from a float and
probably where he fell off into the
water
Night Officers Cusick and Annis
We're on the scene just as he was be-
ing pulled out and hustled him to the
police station, where everything pos
slbie was done for the man. He was
given hot drinks, a good rubbing and
a warm berth. He. was in an ex-
hausted condition, and if he had re-
manned in the water minute longer,
wonld surely have persisted.
The mans screams for help caused
a great many people to think that
murder had heen committed, and ex-
citement ran high until he was res
Cucd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19
AMERICAN ANTIQUARfANS
Meet in New Home at Worcester
Ambassador Bryce a Guess.

Worcester, Mass. Oct tA.-Ani9ng
these present al the annual meeting
Of tie american Antiquarian Society
held at the society's new building III
this city, today. was Hon. james
Bryce the British ambassador. who IS
a neRly elected member. Ambassador
Bryce spoke briefly, thanking the So
cietN for electinS him to permanent
membership and congratulating II up
on tie possession of So ane. home for
it's valuable historical collection.
1t was announced that the building
had been erected and equipped at q
cost Of $1S4 900, that al bills had been
paid and that The historical contents
of the building were appraised 1t 81
e0o zoe in value.
Officers We're elected rs follows.
President WALDO Lincoln, Worcester.
vice presidents, Samuel \. Green. Bos-
ton and Andrew Mcfarland Davis.
Cambridge: councillors. Nathaniel
Paine Edward l. Davis, DIR. G. Ster-
ley HIATT. James Arthur Racg, Judge
Samuel Etley. Charles q Washburn
ana Or. Charles l.. Nichols of Nor-
cester; William g. Weeden Proyi-
dence, james p. Baxter Portland, Me;
secretary for foreign correspondence.
Fran<iin L. Dexter. New Haven sec
rotary fer domestic correspondence,
Charles r Adams, Lincoln; recording
secretary. George Winship. Previ-
dcnce: treasurer. George Bullock.
Worcester: librarian Clarence : Brig-
narI, Worcester.
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Far more important to the manu-
facturers and other consumers of~coal
in eastern Pennsylvania. in New Jer-
sey, in New York and in the New
England states, is this ship canal than
it is to the Western producers and
European consumers Of our food
products. 1T means the continuation
of the industrial enterprises in the
area which | have mentioned. 1t
means the life of the cotton factories
of New England, for without cheaper
coal those factories must seek sites
near the fields of production OF the
raw products and of coal. Indeed,
scores of factories have already moved
to the South.
The mayor guaranteed that Baiti-
more would contribute its share to
this project, "when the hat was pass
ed around"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19

quite as essential as a Black Skirt
is a Silk Waist, be it Black or Col
ored. Just now we have to say a
word about our Black Taffeta, sMessa-
line Waists. Many styles are here. all
having the proper style and Our
Prices conform to the rule that con-
trolls the pricing of our merchandise.
Ask to see our Silk Waists.
New Coats, Suits, Dresses, Sweat
ers, Storm Coats, kimcnos, Bath
Robes, Underwear, Corsets, Gloves ana
Hosiery.
Just see four styles Memo Corsets'
Visit our store often for good mer-
ehandise at living prices
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In Municipal Court.

Several parties We're before court,
Wednesday morning. charged with m
toxieation. Irwin Lent Was sent to JAN
for 80 days. He claimed he bought ms
rum of pocket peddler, but refused
to divulge the party's name.
A man who said his home was IN
Boston. and who arrived on Tuesdays
boat was discharged on his agreement
to get out of the city and go back to
BOSTON.
Sentence was suspended in the case
of veteran from the National Home,
who had imbibed too freely, and lie
was sent back to the Home.
Another man from Massachusetts,
who had been downing too much red
eye" was fined $3.50 or serve so days
in Jail. He was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-19

A suit for $4,000 damages against
Fire Commissioner Charles d. DAILY
was filed, Wednesday. in Boston By
Miss Anna Robinson of Portland. Me.
who was run down and seriously in
jured by an automobile in which the
commissioner was rushing to a two
alarm fire ON Massachusetts avenue.
Sept. II, 1910. The city has an acct
dent policy on the machine hut the
company refused to pay. claiming the
city was not liable. The Maine wo-
man was treated at the City hospital
which sent her DILL of $5o7.S3, which
she paid, She states In the sun she
has been unable to continue her work
as a stefiograpfet as 4 result OF tho
accident.