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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
SENATE PASSES RlLL
Extending 8Hour Principle to Con-
tracts Involving Gov. Work Labor

Washington. May 31.-By the decisive
vote of % to II. the Senate. today, pass
ed the House bill extending the eight
hour principle to contracts involving Ia
Dor ON government work The negative
votes We're east by Senators Bradley,
Dillingham;, Dupont Gallinger, Hepburn,
Oliver, Page, Root. Sanders and Wet
more, Republicans; and Percy, Democrat.
The measure had been often before the
Senate on several occasions and had been
fully debated. On this account the dis
cussion, today was brief. consisting of
statements by Senator Borah, in charge
of the measure. and by Senator Bailey of
Texas and Senator Sanders of Tennessee.
bill, the former on the ground that the
government had no right to restrict the
right of any man in the matter or Ia
bor and the latter on the plea that pri-
vate manufacturing concerns could not
continue to take government work with
the time limit imposed.
The principle involved in the measure
has long been contended for by the la
Dor interests. 1t provides that every
contract hereafter adopted for the gov
eminent concerning the employment OF
laborers or mechanics shall contain a
provision that no laborer or mechanic
doing any part of the work contemplated
by the contract shall be required or per-
mitted to work more than eight hours in
one calendar day.
A penalty of IS is imposed for every
violation of the provision
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
FOREST FIRE PREVENTIVE.
Rural and Star Route Mail Carriers to
Aid Fire Wardens.

Washington, May S1.-More than a
million miles Of roadway territory in
comparatively sparsely settled sections
of the country will be covered daily
by forest fire preventive force of
5000 men, as a result of an order
issued. today, by Postmaster General
Hitchcock. These men are the rural
and star route mail carriers, who are
directed to cooperate with the forest
rangers and state fire wardens in
every way possible.
Last year forest fires destroyed APP
proximate1y $50,O00,00O worth of prop
eity. The agricultural department has
been anxious to increase the efficiency
and strength of its forest fire preven-
tive service and Postmaster General
Hitchcock offered his departments as
sistance.
There are $4,000 rural and 10000
star route mail carriers Their daily
routes take them for the most part
through sparsely inhabited parts of
the country in many sections through
the wilderness itself. The aggregate
length of the daily routes is about L.
100000 miles and the carriers have
every opportunity to note closely the
country through which they pass.
BY the terms OF MIR. Hitchcock's or
der, the duty OF the carriers on OBJ
serving a fire or any indications of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Total Membership Is 1881,
With 556 Absent.
Gen. D. E.SiCkIes Meets Many
! Of His Civil War Comrades.
Personals, Camp lettings and Hens
Of General.lnierest to All. ue...

Charles Schueer of Winthrop, Mass,
arrived here, Friday, TO accept the po-
sidon as stenographer in the office of
Major A. l.. Smith, treasurer.
General Daniel Il. Siekles returned to
his home in New York City after passing
Ia few days at the Branch, where he de-
Hvered the Memorial day address. A
large number OF the veterans here served
GREETED by him.
Henry A. Hersey, who has been pass
ing few days at the Branch as the
guest of friends, returned, Friday, to his
home in Boston,
Major IL. 5. Burrage, the Branch chap
lain, has been awarded the honor of de-
livering the address at the dedication,
Tuesday next, of the F'itehburg, Mass,
Historical Society building. Major Bur-
rage deeply appreciates the honor, as
this is his former home.
Miss Agnes Il. Locke, stenographer In
the Office of Col. John T. Richards, geY-
efnor, has resigned, after 5-year SER
vice TO accept a position with the NJ. c.
r. r. During Miss Lockes employment
here she has made many friends by her
strict attention to duty and pleasant dis
position. All wish her ali possible sue
cess in her new duties Bernard E.
Varnum, stenographer in the treasurer $
office, has been promoted to fill this va
eaney, and Herbert L. Bridges will take
ap the duties left by Mr. Varnun
Religious services at the Home chapel,
sunday morning, will be held as follows:
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR. Michigan
at 8 Is. Protestant services hV Rev H.
s. Burrage at 1899 o'clock. Singing by
the choir in the hospital, in the evening.
John z. Conway, late Co. c. 18th U. $.
Cav; Edward X. Emerson, late Co. ID,
22d Ne. Inf, and Melvin a. Taylor, late
Co. X. 2Gth L. $. Inf. have been dropped
from the rolls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
LOOMS is INDIGNANT
Over Statements Made Concerning
Him in the Archibald Trial.

Washington. May 31.-Edward F..
Loomis. vice president and general
manager of the Delaware. Lackawanna
& Western Railroad, demanded. to-
day, that the House judiciary commit
tee clear his name OF vicious lies
which he said appeared In the testi-
mony concerning him in the investi-
cation of charges against Judge r. w.
Archibald. of the commerce court.
Loomis was indignant over statements
of c. G. Boland, who told the commit
tee that he understood that Judge
Archibald, Mr. Leomis, and President
Truosdale of the Lackawanna were
to be the beneficlaries by an increase
of 100000 in the price for which Boil
and and his brother were to sell the
Marion Coal Co. to the railroad
Mr.. LOOMS denounced this testi-
mony as an unqualified lie" without
the particle of truth to sustain IL. He
testified that he believed that Judge
Archbald's interest in the sale of the
Marion Coal Co. To the railroad was
simply the result of Archbald's friend
ship for the Bolands, and his acquain-
tance with the railroad officials
William s. Jenny, vice president and
general counsel for the Ilackawanna
denied that an attempt was made to
obtain from Judge Archibald who he
when on the district bench decision
which would eliminate the Marion Goa
Co. as a complainant against the
Laekawanna before the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
SIDNEY.

At the regular meeting of Sidney
Grange. Thursday evening, May So the
Grange accepted two candidates and one
application for membership was receiv-
ed Considering the bad travelling and
rainy weather there We're about 50 MEM
bers present, also the State lecturer, b.
Walker McKeen, who gave a very inter-
esting and instructive lecture on 1.-The
Origin and Purpose of the Grange" A
reading was given by Sister Elizabeth
Moore. and two piano solos by Sister
Jennie Lyon. after which bountiful
supper was served. There will be initia-
ton of candidates. next Thursday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
ArchbaId's Negotiations
With Girard { state, PhiIa.,
Considered al Friday Meeting
OF House Judiciary Com.
Supt. Kirkpatrick Of the Glrard Es-
tate Reads Letters.

Washington. May 3l.-Iudge Robert
w ArehbaId's negotiations with the
Girard estate Of Philadelphia for culm
banks on the Leigh Valley Railroad,
we're considered at today's meeting of
the House judiciary committee hearing
charges against the jurist.
Supt George L. kirkpatrick of the
Gilard estate read from his files letters
showing that Judge Archibald and three
partners applied to James Archibald
Jf., engineer of the estate at Pots
Vile. Pa, to lease the culm banks OF
the Girard mines being operated by
the Lehigh Valley Co. James Arch
bald, Jr.. is nephew of the judge.
IN addition to letters from the Judge
the witness described his personal APP
plication for the lease
The bank was not closed.
when you received this applica
tior from Judge Archibald did YOU
think there was anything improper in
it?" asked Representative Sterling.
1T did occur to me that it was i'm
proper for Il Judge on the bench to en-
gage in mercantile business" answer
ed Mr. Kirkpatrick
Did il occur to you that the judge
might have been favored by the rail-
way company because of Ills position
On the bench and did that influence
You To decline his proposition asked
Mr.. Sterling.
1T occurred to me but did not in
fiuence me- said the witness.
james Archibald corrohorated the
testimony of MIR. Kirkpatrick. In his
correspondence with his nephew
Judge Archibald, discussing his expe-
rienee on the. commerce court bench,
said he was going back to Washing
ton unless the hot heads put the
court out of business"
William II. Truesdale. president of
the Delaware. Laekawanna & West
ern Railroad called to testify to
Judge Archhald's participation i'm coal
dump dealings with his railroad said
he did not talk with the Judge about
any deal and did not know him. He
said the judge had not written to him
but TO other officials of the road about
the Marion Coal Co. a conference on
this controversy was held and he at
tended it.
How did yeu regard judges con-
nection with this matter2" asked
Chairman clayton.
Naturally | was somewhat puzzled
that q judge should be concerned in
this, but as the judge lived in Seran-
ton | thought he had neighborly in
terest in the matter, said Mr. Trues-
dale
Mr. Truesdale admitted that the use
of Judge Archbald's name got an inn
mediate hearing Of the differences He
did not recall saying that the demand
Of the Marion Coal Co was a hold
up He said the railroad was willing
to pay about 10000 at the outside.
The committee took a recess with Mr..
Truesdale on the stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Joseph Weston.

Joseph II. Weston. aged IS years,
died, Friday evening, at his home on
Lincoln avenue. He was taken i'll, last
Saturday. A widow. five children, Roy,
Miss Eva Of Bowdoinham, Leona, Wal
lace and small child, the mother,
Mrs. Solomon Weston of Litchfield
two sisters. Mrs. Ed True of Litchfieid
and Mrs. Longbert of Lisbon Falls, one
brother, Frank Weston of Litchfield,
survive He was employed at the Gar
diner farm and had worked there FOR
the past 30 years or more. He was a
man well liked. his character always
being OF the best. and his services We're
considered excellent at the farm. The
funeral will be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

LOVERS NON-ATTENTION
May Be Cause of Disappearance OF
Helen Haley, South Brewer.

Bangor. Me-. May 31.-Continued
search of the woods and the river in
and near South Brewer, and inquiries
all through this part of Maine have
failed to reveal any trace of Helen
Haley. the 20-year-old girl who dis
appeared, "Wednesday night. from her
home in South Brewer, and the case
remains as much a mystery as ever.
Countless rtmors concerning the
case have been in circulation, today,
but all have been proved false.
1t has developed that the girl was
disappointed because her lover, Al
yah Look, failed to keep his promise
to call, Wednesday night, but thus
far there has appeared no sufficient
motive for her running away from
home on committing suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Z Mrs. Elizabeth Harmon.

The death of Mrs Elizabeth Harmon
occurred Friday noon. at her home on
the Rips road in West Gardiner. She
was 20 years Of age and was the wife
of w. Harmon. She was born in the
Provinces. Three sisters Mrs. Emeline
White and Mrs. Annie White of Fort
Fairfield, Mrs. Sarah Holmes of Wash
burn, three brothers, Joshua, Miles and
benjamin of Fort Fairfield, one son
William. who lives at home, survive
She was a woman of UNREASONABLE
character and was loved and honored
by host of friends and relatives. The
funeral will be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
MARINES MAY LAND
On Cuban Soil for Purpose of Guard :
ing Foreign Property.

Havana, May 3f-Presidcnt Gomez
telegraphed, tonight, to Cen Montea
suedo, the commander-in-chie of the
Cuban army who is at the scene of
the lostilities in the province of ORR
sente, stating that the general might
permit American marines to land on
Cuban soil to guard foreign property.
The dispatch added that the Cuban
forces then might retire from guard
ing such places and devote themselves
to pursuing the Insurgents.
The newspapers, this evening, pub
fish extra editions which say that a
serious fight has taken place in Ori-
ente province and that upwards of 100
rebels have been killed No eon6rma
tion of this story is obtainable from
government sources.
Tho extras also say that the United
States auxiliary cruiser Prairie has
landed marines at Daiquiri This lat
ter statement, however. is improbable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Church Notices.

Methodist Episcopal church. l. r. Lusk
pastor: Morning and evening services;
Sunday school at noon; Epworth League
at p. NJ. prayer meeting Wednesday
evening; class meeting Friday evening.
First Church of Christ, Scientist: Ser
vice at 1915 A. NJ: subject of lesson
sermon "Anchent and Modern NEGRO
NANCY. alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism,
Denounced" testimonial meeting at 7.3d
7. NJ. Wednesday.
Congregational church, Rev. Laugdon
Quimby. D. D., pastor: Children's sun
day will be observed at the regular
Baptism will be administered; sunday
school at ll.45: evening service conduct
ed by the votaries of the Holy Cross at
tues Fidelity:'' Wednesday evening
prayer service at 80: subject. THE
Childs Place In the Church" Bible class
at < o'elock
Winter street Advent chapel: Rev
Hiram Mains of South Portland will
speak AT go and p. NJ.
Jiniversalist church. Rev John Evans
minister: 1880 worship and sermon
subject: Common Sense Cheerfulness;
As Sunday school. A large attendance
is desired at Sunday school 20 consider
the picnic. F. NJ, Young Peoples meet
ing
First Baptist church, Rey. Robert $.
jeet: "The New Birth" ll.45. sunday
school; II NJ, mems class as p NJ,
Y. p 5. G. e; Z. evening song and
preaching service, singing led by chorus
choir; sermon by the pastor: subject:
THE Voice of Conscience
During the summer. vesper service in
Christ church at o'clock instead of
later service, and at o'clock. ST. An
drews, Pittston. instead of O'Clock SER
vice.
Christ church Trinity sunday: Holy
communion, 100: morning prayer. ser
mon holy communion. 1890; Sunday
school at H. vesper service at o'clock.
st. Andrews, Pittston (Trlnity sun
day: Evening prayer, sermon. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
THE BOY SWIMMER
Easily Wins His Events in Olympic
Events at Montreal.

Montreal, May 31.-George Hodgson.
the boy swimmer, won easy victories.
Friday night, on the 100-yards and
quarter mile events OF the first nighs
of the program of the Canadian Olynl-
pic swimming trials. His time for the
former was So 3-5 seconds.
In the quarter mile he won at his
Leisure. his time being 5 minutes. 40
seconds. Frank McGill was second in
the 100 and Malcolm Ross in the
quarter. Hodgson and MeGill are
members of the Montreal Amateur
Athletic Association and Ross Is a
Montreal swimming clubman.
Goodyear of the Montreal Swimming
Club won the 220-yard breast stroke
in 8 minutes. Is seconds. with X,
Kearns. NJ. A. A. A.. close second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

The government continues to re-
ceive many offers TO raise volunteer
corps. but difficulty is being expert
enced in finding arms for them. orders
have been placed in the United states
for a quantity of arms to be shipped
to Havana immediately A regiment of
FOG volunteers under Col Piedra is
ready to leave Havana, Sunday, to re-
inforee Cen. Monteakuedo's army.
rumor was current in Havana, to-
night. that the Negroes in the capital
intend to rise. but apparently there
was no basis for it, and no extraordi-
nary police protection was ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
WoLGAsT HAS ADVANTAGE
Over Young O'Brien, But Has to Work
Hard to Prove II.

Philadelphia, May 51-Champion
Ad Wolgast and Young Jack O,Brien
fought a fast siX-round bout before
the American Athletic Club, tonight,
and at the end the advantage, if any,
was with the champion.
OBrien was the more clever, but
his blows lacked force. while those of
Wolgast made the Philadelphia boy
vince when they landed on the body.
In the second round Wolgast drop
ped O'Bricn for the count of nine.
but the blow did not. stop the Young
ster's speed, which at times dazzled
Wolgast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Herbert 3. Parsons.

The remains Of the late Herbert b.
Parsons. who died in Somerville, Mass.
Wednesday. We're brought to this city.
Friday. and placed in Oak Grove tomb
but will be inferred soon He was 81
years of age and native of this city
the son of the late Alonzo Parsons He
had made Somerville his home for
many years. A brother, Charles F.,
and a sister. Miss Emma Parsons, sur
vive. The latter accompanied the re-
mains here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
commonwealth vs.. 4. q w.. Today.

The commonwealth baseball team
and the Hollingsworth & Whitney Pa
it's new uniforms, the color being black
and white. which are very attractive
looking and the boys will no doubt
make a. fine showing. Following is the
probable lineup Of the Commonwealth:
Bowling C, Greenleaf p, Marshall SIS.
Roberts IN, Connors 2b. Hayes 3b.
Morrell If. Rolls CT, Boudway RI. The
game promises to be an interesting one
and the shoemakers are confident that
the game win turn in their favor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
NO NEWS FROM FRONT,
But Cuban Government Looks for I'm :
portant Movement Very Soon.

Havana, May A-The government
declares that 1t still has no news from
the front and does not expect an inn
portmant movement until tonight or
tomorrow.
No word has been received here of
the landing of American marines at
Daiquairi, where property of the Span
ish-h1nerican Mining Co. is reported
to have been destroyed by the insur-
gents, from the gunboat Padueah,
which left the naval station at Guanta-
namo with that intention. last night.
Nor is there any news from the United
states gunboat Nashville at Nipe bay.
1t is believed that all is quiet in that
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
-
EAGADAHOC
BoWpOiN.

WEST-The dogs are commencing their
work for the season. This week they bill
a lamb. owned by Joel Allen, so badly
It had to be killed at once.
Mrs. William Batchelder. who has been
critically i'll for weeks, is slowly improv-
ing.
Miss Florence Rideout of Lewiston was
recent guest of her grandfather.
Dance at Denis Fournier's, Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Auburn have
moved to their farm for the summer.
Herbert Prout is visiting his aunt In
Auburn.
Mrs Taylor. who has been very i'll. is
slightly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
In TIE HOUSE.

The House met at IL A. NJ, and be-
gan consideration of military academy
appropriation bill
judiciary committee resumed it's in
|quiry into charges against Judge
Archibald, considering his connection
with negotiations with Girard estate
for culm banks.
Passed Military Academy appropri-
|ation bill carrying s1.034.059.
Adjourned at $40 p. NJ. until II A.
NJ SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The body of Daniel Feeney was found
floating in the dock at Portland pier,
Portland, Friday afternoon. The man
was unmarried and had been living on
Tate street. He disappeared, May g. and
it was feared at the time that he had
met with foul play as he had Just drawn
his pay from the Maine Steamship Co.,
by whom he was employed, but both
money and watch were found on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

Chester Latham and Robert Nc
Fadden. two young boys, both of this
city mysteriously disappeared from
their homes, hate Wednesday evening.
Ii was not learned where they had
gone. or whether they were dead or
alive, until Friday morning when a
dispatch received from the police at
Nashua. N, H.. said that the boys
had been taken from a train there.
1t seems that they took a freight train
from this city. They will probably
be brought back by the parents or
money forwarded TO pay their fare
hare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Fridays Doings
In Old Congress
I'M THE SENATE.

The Senate met at noon.
Clifford Pinchot and Delegate Wick
ersham before territories committee
advocated passage of House bill Great
ing a legislative assembly in Alaska.
Passed As to IL House eight-hour
bill
Senator Kern announced he would
let Lorimer case go over, until Tues
day. when ii comes up, Monday.
Considered conference report on ag-
ricuIturaI appropriation bill and sent
it back To House for further confer
ence.
Adjourned at 5,5s P. NJ. until noon
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Passengers, Freight
And Mail Held Up.

Peoria, Ills, May 9l.-Beeause of an
alleged claim for $4,000 rentals on ter
ninala and depot facilities, the Peoria
& Poliin Union Railway Co. Of this
city for 10 hours prevented the Chica-
go 8, Alton trains from entering this
city.
rhe order was issued by President
Pickney of the Union Co. and went
into effect. Thursday at midnight At
2.55 p. M. today, Chicago officials of
the Chicago & Alton wired that the re-
quired sum of money had been placed
to the credit of the p e p. Z. Road
in a Chicago bank and the embargo
was raised
Passenger, freight and United States
mail trains were delayed Is hours at
Washington and Pekin awaiting set
Element of the difficulty before they
were permitted to enter Peoria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

Old Odd Fellows hall, Lower Water
street The attendance was good.
Several speakers were present. includ-
ing Hon. w. r. Pattangall of Water
|yillel, Hon. Joseph Williamson and
Hon. Il. e. Newbert of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

About three inches IF rair has fallen
since Wednesday afternoon. The ponds
and streams are running high and also
the river has risen to a considerable
extent, heing nearly to the top of
Gray's wharf, Some of the flush
boards have been removed from the
reservoir dam here. 1t is not thought
that the water will rise enough to
cause any damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Saturday and SUNDAY Concerts.

March--"M Mighty Nimrod' PAMELA
OvertuTe-"Tambour de Guards. Title
LA Tourterelle.9 +. Demare
Plccolo solo by Tanning Maloney.
Selection from Patience" sullivan
Gavotte-" Dream of Love" Robinson
Medley of French Canadian Airs.
arr. Theme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01
Gibbons loo clever for brennan.

Cleveland. May 31.--Mike Gibbons.
tonight. proved too clever for Knock
out Brennan of Buffalo who he met IN
a 10-round contest. The St Paul
mans punches had more behind theni
and were landed with telling fire.
queney. The men fought at las
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

The desks that were in the former al
dernen's room at the City building
have been removed, as the members OF
the present council de not need them
The desks viii remain in the former
council room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

Word has been received in this city
Of the birth at Utica, n. Y, of a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A.
Schueler. Mrs. Schue1er was formerly
Miss Alice Radcliffe of this city. Many
friends extend congratulate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

the Memorial exercises which were to
have been held at the Methodist Epis
copai church at East Pittston. will be
held at II o'clock, Sunday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-01

fire, win be to notify the nearest forest
ranger or fire warden. Postmasters in
or near national forest reserves also.
are instructed Immediately to report
forest fires.