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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
THE COST OF COAL
To Be Investigated, " This Resolution
Is Carried Through.

Washington. May 29.-Rep. Difen-
DEFER of Pennsylvania, Dem. intro
duced a resolution, today, calling for
IA thorough investigation of the an
thracite coal trade. He said the OPP
orators were using as an excuse for
alleged exorbitant prices the fact that
they were recently compelled to i'm
crease wages of their operatives. This
increase, Mr.. Difencerfer contends,
amounts to approximately $4,000 900,
while the increased charge to consum-
ers has already reached more than
SIS. 900, 600.
The resolution directs the secretary
OF commerce and labor, through the
bureau of labor. to obtain Full in
formation concerning the different ele-
ments of cost and profit incidental to
the present high price of anthracite
coal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Twenty-four giant motor cars. built
by American, French, German and
Italian makers for the highest speed
and endurance. will line up. Thursday
morning, at the indianapolis Speed
way, for the greatest race classic of
the automobile world-the 500-mile
American sweepstakes. Fifty thousand
dollars In prizes is offered. This will be
the second annual running of the race,
Thousands of motor enthusiasts from
all over the country assembled in that
city, Wednesday, for the event, many
having come for hundreds of miles in
their own touring cars Seventy five
thousand people, it, is estimated, will
be in the stands at 10 o'clock, Thurs
day morning, when Starter Fred Wag-
ner casts into the air the bomb that
will send away the throng of famous
drivers and cars in their long and
DerilOuS contest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
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EAST WINTHROP.


Howard Smiley of Augusta
has bought the Applewood Tavern and
will improve IT and open it up for
summer boarders.
Mrs. Martha A, Mace is visiting her
niece. Mrs. II X. Morrill,, in Gardiner.
Mrs l.. Nj. Greene, who has been
visiting in Lewistop has returned
home.
Mrs. A. NJ. Hunt is having her house
wired for electric lights
Henry Wing has bought a piece OF
land near the Watering trough ON the
Winthrop road and will build on the
same in the near future.
- Maud Plummer of Portland is Wis.,
iting her grandfather w. Mason.
The hay pressers are at work press
ing the hay at +. L. Hewins' place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Wednesday S Doings
In cd Congress.
IN THE SENATE.

The Senate met at noon.
President Mellen of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad pro-
tested to inter-oceanic canals committed
against provision in Panama canal bill
which would bar railroad-owned steam
ers from the canal.
Public buildings committee heard May
or Gaynor and other New York officials
in behalf of Senator O'Gorman bill for
site for new post office at New York.
Magdalena bay matter referred by
foreign. relations committee TO a sub
committee for investigation.
Adopted resolution calling FOR CORE
spondence between secretary of war and
New York state concerning Hudson river
improvement appropriation.
Voted down amendment 10 metal tariff
bill to place farm implements on fres
list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Pell Clason Camp, S. of ", and the
Ladies' Auxiliary have nearly complet-
ed the arrangements for the eonpen-
ticn to be held in this city, June SO.
They are planning to give the delegates
a rousing welcome. Both the Auxiliary
and Ithe. Camp are in a aourishing condi-
ton. not only having a large member
ship. but composed of some of the bes.
men and women in the city and vicin-
ity. The citizens of Gardiner have
been Very liberal and they are plan
ming 10 give the visitors the time of
their lives. 1t is expected that between
400 and 500 men and women members
of Auxiiiaries and Camps will be in the
city the two days of the convention. It
is hoped that the stores and dwelling
houses, also the leading manufacturing
Places win he decorated and III holiday
attire. Wednesday. June 5, the first
day of the convention, at A p. M. the
visitors Will be given an automobile
ride. about the city and to the Gardi-
ner Mansion, where they will be enter
tanned by Hon. r. III. Gardiner. Fifty
automobiles have been hired for the
purpose and more are ready. On this
same evening, the. reception and grand
ball will be held in the Coliseum Many
of Names most distinguished and in
nuential men have expressed their in
tentions Of being present at the con-
yention. including Division Command
" Ernest G. Waldron of Bangor; Sem
ior Vice Commander, Fred Fl. Leach;
Junior Vice Division commanoer, L. l.
Hooker; His Honor Frederick w
NPlaisted. Governor of the state OF
Maine: Hon. n. NJ Heath of Augusta
Hon. William Fl, Looney; Hon. r. X
Gould Of Rockland; Senior Vice Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
GARDINER.
Usual Memorial Day OBJ
servance to Be Held,
Under Auspices Of G. 4. R. and
Kindred Bodies.
News Matters In General About the
CIty.-Personal Notes.

Heath Post, No. 6. G. A. r.. Pell Cla-
son Camp. S. Of v, the Junior Sons of
Veterans and other organizations will
observe Meporial day. The Gardiner
Band VIII furnish the music. The line
of march will be through Water street.
to Vine, to School, through Lincoln
avenue and then to Oak Grove ceme-
terry. where the graves of the depart
cd comrades will be decorated. At l
o'clock. an Grafton will be delivered in
@. A.. r, hall. by Past Commander
John w. Webster. 1t is hoped that it
will be a pleasant day. The Veterans
Association Of Randolph will meet in
Hccla hail, at 10 A. NJ, for the pur-
pose of marching to Maple Grove
cemetery. where the graves of brave
soldiers will be strewn with flowers
and bouquets. The Sons of Veterans.
the Junior Sons of Veterans of this
city and the Gardiner Band will act
as escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Farmers are hurrying TO get their
sowing and planting done.
Luther Allen had the misfortune 60
lose valuable work horse that he
had Just bought.
There will be a dance in Victor
Grange hall, Friday evening. May III.
Sam Allen of Bates has been pass
ing few DAYS with his parents. Mr
and Mrs. Luther Allen.
ChiIdrens night which was to have
been observed in Victor Grange, Sat
arday evening, June |, has been post
poned,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
LIGHTNING WRECKS TRAIN.
Freight on 3. & o. Ditched Near Pkila
delphia-Conductor Killed.

Philadelphia, May Struck by
lightning, the locomotive of Balti-
more & Ohio freight train left the
tracks in the extreme southern section
of this city, tonight, overturned and
crushed the conductor, Daniel Ed
wards, to death. Thomas McCullen,
the engineer, was probably fatally
burned and three other members of
the crew were seriously hurt. The II
cars loaded with merchandise. buckled
and several were badly smashed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
HAVING HIS TROUBLES.
Richard Harding Davis Is Sued for
Divorce, at Chicago.

Chicago, May 20 Richard Harding
Davis, author, playwright and war cor
respondent, was sued for divorce i'm
the superior court, today. bv Mrs.
Ceeile Clark Davis. who alleges deser-
ton.
Mrs. Davis. a daughter of ]. M.
Clark of Chicago, was married to Davis.
'on April 4. 1893 at Marion. Mass, aft
err a romantic courtship. She recently
arrived here preparatory to beginning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

the suit. The bill sets forth that
from The time of said marriage until
the early part of the year, 1909. she
lived with the said defendant as his
wife and alwa,s conducted herself to-
wards him as a true, dutiful and kind
wife,
The oratrix further presents that
the said Richard Harding Davis, re-
CARELESS of his marriage covenants.
wilfully deserted and absented himself
from your oratrix about the fifth day
Of May. 1910. without any reasonable
cause, for the space of two years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The grocery and shoe stores will
close all day. MEMORIAL day. the drug
stores viii close at noon. and not open
again until Friday morning, fhe banks
will close all day and the dry goods
stores. The baker shops will remain
open I'M the forenoon, but will close at
noon. opening again at 4 O'Clock. until
6 O'Clock. The book stores will also
close, also the millinery. clothing and
iewelry stores will close, The barber
shops and the schools will observe the
day by closing. The post Office will OBJ
serve the usual holiday hours. the city
carriers making but one delivery 1t
is requested by the city officials that
all stores be closed during the exer-
eises and parade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
CONFERENCE AoJoURNs.
Methodists Rush Business Through in
Real Convention Style.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May With
the pronouncement of the benediction.
shortly after 4 o'clock by the veneer
able retiring Bishop Henry w. Warren,
the General Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church closed During
todaN's session. pleasure after measure
was rushed through BY the delegates,
the one question which caused de-
lay at the session. last nlght-that re-
ferring to a revision of the church
ritual-beiug deferred. The confer
.enee authorized a commission which
win prepare a report on the matter to
be presented TO the General Conference
in 1916 within the first 10 days of its
exiStance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
MISS ANKERs ACQUITTED :
OF Charge of Having Murdered Nine
Babies in Brooklyn, NJ. Y.

New York. May 80 Winifred Ank-
ers, the young kitchen helper, accused
of poisoning nine babies in the Brook
lyn Hospital and Infants Home, was
acquitted. today, of the charge. She
had been on trial for several days
past. The jury was out little over
an hour. The announcement of the
verdict caused the crowd which filled
the court room to break into cheers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

AS other Indictments are still pending
she was held in $4,000 BAIL until the
further clisifges can be considered. An
Important point made in her favor
during the trial was testimony that
her Confession was obtained by
threats to take away her baby, which
was an inlnateyof the nursery, but she
has been permitted to care for it since
her arrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
mcfarland Wins from Bronson.

Indianapolis Ind, May 29.-PaelSey
Mcfarland of Chicago won the pop
ular decision over Ray Bronson OF
indianapolis, in their 10-round bout at
the Indianapolis Ball park, tonight.
Mcfarland had the better of eight
rounds and Bronson managed to break
even in the other two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The Alpha Club. Wednesday eve-
ming, gave a Linen shower to Miss
Agnes Kelley in honor of her APP
preaching marriage. The shower oc-
CURED at the home of Miss Gertrude
Daley. Spring street Miss Kelley
who is the treasurer of the club. was
called to the telephone and while she
was In the act of teiephoning was
showered by her friends. A musical
program was enjoyed and refresh
ments served and the evening was
passed very pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
IN THE HOUSE.

The House met at noon and considered
the regular calendar
Judiciary committee continued its in
vestigation into charges against Judge
ARCHIBALD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The District Nurse Association will
meet in g. A. r. hall at o'clock,
Saturday afternoon, June |, instead of
at | o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The xassalboro Athletic Assoeia
ton will play the Hazard shoe fac
tory nine at / p. NJ. Wednesday, ON
Quimby field. The game promises to
be an Interesting one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Frank r, Gardiner came home.
"Wednesday, from Portsmouth. He has
been ON trip around the world with
a visit of several weeks in Los AnGe-
les. Cal. and other places in Cali
fornia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A dispatch from Buda Pest says
that so persons have been drowned by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Tile schooner r. d. Edmands'
"Wednesday. finished discharging her
cargo, of hard pine lumber for the
Oakland Mfg. Go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet, Friday afternoon,
with Mrs. Charles Hartman. High
land avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Burns Easily Trims solzbera.

New York. May 29.-Frankie Burns
OF Jersey City had the better in all
except the second round of 10-round
bout with Young Solzberg of Brook
lyn, tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Miss, Barbara IRVINE and brother
Lloyd. are the guests of their aunt
Mrs. Simons. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Mrs. Ruby Willis of Auburn is tn,
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. |,
III. Willis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Mrs, NJ +. Robinson of Randolph
arrived home. Wednesday. from a Wis
ii to Newburyport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Harry Brooks. Thomas Blanchard
and George Talbot Of Bates are in the
city to pass Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

T. A. Katon and Forest MeMaste
left, Wednesday. for Oxbow pond OF
a fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Roland Watt of Bowdoin arrived
"Wednesday 10 pass the holiday with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Walter Spear of North Nassalboro
formerly of this city, is the guest OF
friends here for over Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

Clifford Stevens of Auburn is the
guest of friends in the city.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS

sometime ago. Is not Withdrawing
from the Butte district. but is renew
ing his Investments there. lie is pro-
viding for the rebuilding OF the con-
centrator which was destroyed by fire
about six months ago on the west side
OF little Butte II is said that the
ccncen,rator win DE enlarged later on
and a zinc smelter added The East
Butte Custom Min is In operation mp
on us own and outside ores. and is
making splendid record The inde-
pcndents OF the district are In splen-
did condition and are being interfored
with less than ever in the history OF
the camp-they are not being inter-
Icred with at an. The cordiality which
has been promoted in the district is
IN great contrast to the feeling which
existed there In 1903. when I lived
there and Witnessed the Heinze- ANAL
fight
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
Brokers Gossip
Greene.cananea.

Greene-Canunea moves slowly says
the Boston Journal. owing 10 the large
number of shares, 100000 but II is
moving There is said to be strong
pool behind it which intends to ad-
vance IL 90 10 az least
Greene Consolidated stock original
ly cost the cole Ryan interests some
thing like $50 per share. but throug
the merger with the Cananea property
ana th. profits that ensued. the cost
was reduced 90 about $50 per share.
% is regarded as highly probable
that the number of shares of Greene
CanInal viii be cut down from $500,
900 To 100000 by increasing the par
value from SEQ To 500. On that basis
the shares would now be selling at
about i7ls.
With copper at 1G cents per pound,
the company can earn Sl54 per share
on its present share basis. or 10 per
cent ON the stock al e If par should
be changed TO 700. The supposltion
is that 80 would DE- easier TO- move the
price OF the shares from I7ia to a.
with bat 100000 than 81 would be To
advance the price from 8% 90 1873
uith 100000 shares.
with copper az 1879 cents, the COM
nany declared dividend OF 25 cents
.arly IN the year. not stating what
period il represented. II is understood !
1ow that the next dividend will be 30 |
.ents per share.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL.
Several Contests Played in Torch Lake
Towns Yesterday.

There was baseball galore yesterday
and the fans TUNED out in large num-
ters To witness the sport. In the
morning the Hustlers met and defoat .
ed the Clippers. 13 to 4. Parks pitched
remarkable game. striking cut thir-
teen. Dunn caught for him. The clip
per battery was Goldsworthy and
Guck.
After dinner the Red Sox and Han
cock Tigers met. playing seven innings.
The Tigers won. I to A. Olsen and
Wolfsky were the TIGER battery. ST
Pierre pitched for the Red SoN and r.
Longpre caught
This game was followed by the Mo-
hawk Ltader contest. The teams play
ed four innings and half Of the fifth.
when the game broke up i'm row.
The score stood Mohawk o. Leaders /,
with the Leaders at bat. Wilfrcd Rob-
erts was umpiring. Michaelson for
Mohawk baked and advanced the man
who had reached first ON a walk. to
second. This made the visiting players
sore and their manager took his play
ers off the field. Mr. Roberts contend
cd he was correct in his decision and
referred the visiting players to Rule
81. Section Z.
The Red Sox and Nictorias, the lat
ter FROM Calumet, played the next
game the SoX easily defeating their
opponents. The score was to /. Kan
the little left-handed Red
SoX pitcher. made record. He struck
out fourteen players. while Blankstrom
Tor the visitors famed nine. lIyronen
caught for Victoria and Ray Longpre
for the Red SoX.
The Tamaracks defeated the yellow
Jacket nine yesterday afternoon on the
Caledonia park diamond. II to Z. The
game was fast.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27

hold a dance next "Wednesday evening.
ilarts orchestra viii play.
The Warner cleared here today with
a load of mineral for Buffalo and the
Thompson departed for Marquette To
load with iron ore
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Paynter and
son Percy of Hubbell spent yesterday
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Noye of Allouez.
L. NJ. Peck arrived home yesterday
from Trout Creek and brought with
him one of the finest catches of
speckled trout seen here this year.
The caSc OF u. l}eauchene will again
be heard i'm the court OF Justice T.. +.
prince tomorrow morning, being ad
,ourned from last week.
Miss Lille Prince arrived home this
morning from Duluth where she spent
The past six or seven months. Miss.
Prince will remain here.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
BUTTE DISTRICT ACTIVE.
No Labor Troubles and Much New
Wor< is Planned.

No Labor Troubles and Much New
Wor< is Planned.
A mining engineer, who has recent
Is spent some 'ime i'm Butte says:
During my stay In Butte was great
4, impressed with the spirit of har-
-uony which prevails throughout the
district. I am able TO say after the
stay of nearly three weeks In the
community. that the sensational news
paper stories which are sent out about
labor troubles and litigation between
Anaconda and ueishboring independ-
cut mipes, is grossly exaggerated j
spent "a great deal OF time in Butte
during the period when Heiuzr and
amaleamate9 were nghtiug. and can
bear personal witness to The bad blood
ara fcuds chat were cngcndercd ana
The corruption which was spread
among the politics and the judiciary
oi Montana. II was very pleasing 10
see that practically nothing of this
kind rs 10 be found there at this time.
feel that much Of this tranquility Of
the district Is due to the influence oi
the Amadgamatcd and Anaconda
heads. Mr.. Ryan and Mr.. Thayer.
while there. Mr. Ryan brought
PARTY Of mining and banking inter-
csts TO Butte ON trip Of inspection
and learned from them that they
proposed to spend at least SlOoOooo
q month in new money during the
rcEt twelve months IN and around
butte. This money will so into the
developmcnt Of power, the electflhco-
lion of the transportation lines, the
deepeuiug of the minoralized ores and
the building Of more smelling ana
concentrating capacitg This big ap-
p~opriatlon. which has been provided
b, the visiting bankers who were in
Butte during my stay there constitutes
but portion of the money which viii
flow into Butte during the years 1872
an6 1913.
Senator Clark, contrary to an inn
prcssion which had gotten abroad
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
CURB STOCKS.

j. \. Minnear & Go. say today:
Stocks showed but few important
changes today The lack of public
interest continues. and for that mat
ter even professionals did very little.
Copper shares were firm with G. q
a. the decided feature, It sold up to
So ON talk Of an increased dividend.
although all the information We can
get on the subject does not confirm
the action Of the stock
Offerings of copper continue very
light The metal traded at rine
better than 16lacents per pound.
On ;he curb there was sharp adj
vance m old Dominion Trust receipts
which advanced 10 $S on a decision in
the Bigelow case. Davis DAILY and
First National were also active around
81
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
Phoenix Consolidated.

Phoenix Consolidated was quoted Tor
the first time In many years last
week. selling al % cents per share.
phoouix Consolidated was organized m
1899 and has been chiefly notable for
assessments. $3.50 having been Paid
iu Il IS controlled through stock
ownership by the Kewoenaw Copper
company The mine was worked
without success for six wears ana was
closed down in 1906.
The old Phoenix mine, which was
Included in the Phoenix Consolidated.
was famous for having produced the
largest mass of native copper ever
found. we.ghing upward of 300 short
tons. The old Phoenix dates back TO
1876.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27

Wit is equipped with every known
life saving device. Previously the
Roosevelt was allowed TO carry 5000
passengers, but this year the number
has been reduced by POO, making her
passenger carrying capacity $500.
The Duluth Commercial club has
to the effect that arrange
nents are being made i'm Duluth TO
care FOR the large crowd that is ex-
cectel on the excursion
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
STEAMER IS INSPECTED.
Theodore Roosevelt Excursion Craft
Is o. KID by U. S. inspectors.

u. f. Prince. OF Lake Linden. Sec
rotary OF the Club D'Habcrville, which
will give an excursion TO Duluth on
the steamer Theodore Roosevelt, June
16. has received communication from
w. X, Greenebaum. general manager
of the Ind1na Transportation COM
peny. that the u. S. steamboat inspec-
tors inspected the Roosevelt at Michi-
gan city on May Il. and viii issue a
certificate Of inspection and excursion
permit for the boat this season.
II is further stated that the Roose-
The Calumet news., 1912-05-27
OLDEST KNOWN ALMANAC.
Publication Has Since Grown Bulky
as Years Advanced

The oldest almanac i'm existence IS
the Almanac aNtional. which has
been issued by the French government
since 1886, according 10 the London
Chronicle. Its name has been changed
a good many times during it's career
OF 225 years. Originally the Almanach
Royal, it became National i'm 1893. Inn
pcrial in 1905 and reverted 10 its orig
iral name nine years later. Since then
the title has been altered four times
Like. most publications of this Sort
the AlmanHch National has grown
bulky with advancing years. The first
issue contained forty eight pages. as
compared with 1850 pages In the cur
rent issue