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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
British Police Raid Offices
OF WOmaO's Union.
Government 10 TEST Laws Deal
ing with SuiffageiIe Tactics.
Women Declare Sentences VIII Call
Out Volunteers.

London, March Sin pursuance OF
the determination of the government
fully To test the efficiency Of the exist
ing laws 10 deal with the latest tactics
of the militant sulfragettes before re-
sorting to special legislation je make
the funds of the suffrage societies LA
BILE for damage done by their members
the police. tonight. raided the Offices
OF the women's Social and Political
Union III Clements Inn. They arrested
Mr.. ard MRS Frederick Pethicis Law
renee, Joint EDITORS Of Votes for Wo-
men, who were taken to the Bow
street police station. The police also
had u warrant for the arrest of Miss
Christabel PankhHrst. but did not find
her there. She was arrested late. to-
night. They took possession OF the Of
fees. The leaders of the union are
charged with being responsible for the
latest Misunderstanding campaign.
They viii presumably be tried under
TIE conspiracy laws.
Members of the union seen. tonight.
declared that tile new departure in in
fiictilg hard labor sentences upon
these convicted Of taking part in yes
terday's demonstration and in ar
resting The leaders will only produce
. bigger Grin of volunteers for militant
work, 4.he Weakness of the suffraeist
case bawnyer is seen in the fact that
tie .,reat n7aioritv Of women de-
nounce the militant actions which,
they declare, are being carried too far.
Even tie Women's Freed League, an
important body which has already Sc
cUreI MANY reforms for women, de-
,racatee the measures which the milf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
Maine Potato Exchange
To Be Formed at Waterville.

Preliminary steps We're taken for the
formation of a Maine Potato Ex-
change, with headquarters at Water
vile, at a meeting of about so grow
ers of Wateryille. Winslow and vicin-
itN Tuesday afternoon, at the Wins
low Grange hall. a committee COM
posed of w. c. Stetson, Waterville;
George II. Paine, Vassalboro; George
f. Jones, Fairfield; j. Orrin Peck,
Winslow, and Albert Leach of Vassal-
bero, was formed TO draw up articles
of Incorporation, and make arrange
ments fer another meeting, to be held
in the near future, at which officers
of the new corporation will be elected.
The meeting was addressed by c.
r. Embree of the Long Island Potato
Exchange. and much interest was
manifested by the farmers present.
They all believe in the idea, and be-
liepe that it will be of much benefit
to them.
w. c. Stetsan, chairman of the COM
mittee Oh Incorporation, would like to
see join the exchange, all potato grow
ers in this vicinity, in places from
Waterville 10 skowhegan on the
Maine Central, and from Wateryille
to Norridgewock on the Somerset
Road, and from here to Augusta.
Those who wish further information
on the subject are urged To write To
W. c. Stetson, r. F. D. 81, Water
vile. and he will cheerfully comply
with their requests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
FORMER AUGUSTA WOMAN
Viii Give Interesting Course OF Lee
lures at Library Hall.

Mrs Morrill, FIamiin, formerly of
Augusta. but now a resident of Port
land. will give course of eight Les,
lures in Library hall. on Thursday 5,
ut 8 o'clock, in the afternoon, begin =
ming March T. The tickets Tor the
course are IS and may be obtained of
Miss Marguerite Brooks or tickets fer
each lecture may be had al the door
for - cents.
Mrs Hamlin is giving this eours
Of lectures in Portland and the fol.
lowing. regarding her first talk in
that city IS clipped fronl~the press u
Feb e.
whether China becomes mon
archy with House OF Lords and q
Housoeof Parliament like England, OF
u republic with a constitution as glo-
rioas as car own, at all events old
China With its corruption. political
moral ard physical, is dead Young
China IS alive and awake advancing
with ewes flashing and arms out
stretched to grasp its glorious heri-
taae.
This was the closing statement in
Mrs Morrill, Hamlin's talk upon the
Chinese revolution. Monday afternoon.
at the Columbia The talk is the frs
81 a series upon current events which
Mrs. HamIin is to give on Mondays
during February and March at the
Columbia tar which women prominen.
in the social and literary life Of the
citE are patronesses. Mrs. Hanlin i
the daughter Of the late Lot Morrill,
United States senator from Maine
and bH virtue of her long residence
in Washington and her acquaintance
with prominent statesmen and dipl0-
mats is peculiarly well fitted to cope
with the questions which are to be
considered. The first OF the talks yes
terday afternoon, brought out a large
and brilliant audience which is un-
doubtedly a herald of what is To fol-
low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
Steel CO. Answer
To Govt Petition.

New York, March 5.-The United
States Steel Corporation and other de-
PENDANTS made public. today. an an
swer to the federal government peti-
ton for Il permanent injunction TO pre-
vent the destruction OF books and pa
pers which might be used as evidence
in the investigation of the affairs of
The Steel Corporation. The answer d.
MES the allegation of the government
that papers Of the American Steel and
Wire Co. which We're destroyed, last
fail, would have shown that J. A. Far
reil, now president OF the United States
Steel Corporation, aided or Allotted in
the operation o. the Wire pool f1r
which many officers of the Wire
Trust" We're fined, disclaims any at
tempt to conceal or suppress from tho
government any papers or documents
hearing upon the conduct of the steel
business and declares absolutely with
out ground the "imputation" to the
effect that any of the defendants are
about to destroy or ere likely TO de-
stroy papers or that any injunction is
necessary for their preservation.
The answer explains the destruction
Of papers relating to the case of the
American Steel and Wire Co, which
occurred, it is alleged. after all the
papers had been submitted to the
grard Jury and which was due to ig-
norance Of the possibility that they
would be wanted further by the gov
ernnent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. McAdams.
The funeral OF the late John II. Me.
Mullen was held from the Home chapel.
at = p NJ Tuesday. Rev. II. :, Burrage
officiating.
John BRADY has returned to the Branch
from furlough passed in Hallowell.
Are You a Mason" a comedy, will be
put on here, Thursday evening, March
H. and press notices say that the COM
pany is fins.
Edmund L. Pray left the Home, Tues
day, on a furlough to visit his home in
Natick.
Isaac l. Canon was granted a fur
Tough, Tuesday. which lie will pass with
friends in Gardiner.
Cinderella drama in three acts.
will be put on here, Wednesday evening,
by moving pictures; also two other fine
reels will be the bill. Tickets on sale
13o to / o'clock.
Augustus =. Moore OF Marshfield, late
Co. q, 9th Me INF. Martin J. Hanra-
han OF Portland late Co. e, LIST Me.
Inf. Spanish War, and John Hughes of
Boston, late Co. T, 9Th Mass. Inn. Span
ish War, have been admitted to the
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
Mrs. Jane Mariner.

Mrs. Jane Mariner, aged about =
years, died at her home on Dresden ave
nue., Tuesday evening. from compiled
ton of diseases. She had been i'll only
about a month She was probably the
oldest woman in this city. Two dauSh-
ters, Mrs. L. b. Clarke of Boston and
Mrs NJ + Weber of Dorchester, Mass
two sons. Loring and Stephen Mariner
of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Tay-
lor of Jefferson and Mrs. Caroline Crock
er of East Pittston. survive. Mr.. Ma
riner died about 10 years ago. Mrs.
Mariner came to Gardiner to live when
the Gardiner and Randolph bridge was
in course of construction, and was the
first women to go over it. riding in a
team with her husband. 1t is said she
never wore glasses in her life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
CITY Government Holds Last
Meeting of Municipal Year.

grade way or merchants court, as
such has never been made.
The city treasurer was authorized.
with the mayor. to borrow 1000 for
the use of the city, and to give the
city's note or notes for this sum.
A person named Au Clair, a Grip
pie, was granted a license to peddle
in Waterville, until May 1. without
charge.
Alderman O'Donnell introduced an
order to have looked UP the missing
tackle blocks which were the property
of the fire department. The matter
was reported to the committee on fire
department.
A permit was granted to the y E.
It. Il r. Co. to lay conduit at Main.
College avenue, and the Central fire
station. The work has been done.
Charles Ross. destroyer of brown
tail nests, told the board of the work
that has been done. The. appropria-
tion of $3.50 that was made has been
expended in work done on Elm. Sill
yer, Front streets, and College ave-
nue., which have been practically
cleared of the nests. There are still
nests on Pleasant, Main and Western
avenue. Mr.. Ross estimated the cost
of removing them to be about $500.
He has four men on the job at So a
day He was ordered to complete the
work on the above streets on day
basis.
The people of the city must remove
the moths from trees on their land
before March 10. or they Will have to
pay the cost Of having it done by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
C. {. Enbree,s Address.

Mr.. Embree addressed the members
at length on the benefits Of co-epera-
ton, giving in detail the experience
of the Farmers and Growers Asso-
Citations in other states. He told of
the fruit growers of California, of the
cotton growers down South, the to-
bacco raisers of Kentucky and the
celery raisers, as well as his own ex-
change, the Long Island Potato Ex
change The reason that he is In the
State to promote the organization of
Maine potato exchanges, he stated.
was to free the farmers of Long Is
land from the haphazard competition
of Maine farmers, and those of north
ern New York state. There is no
method in their way of selling pota-
toes and due to the uneven shipping
of potatoes, the market for Long Is
land potatoes is often broken by the
receipt of deluges of Maine potatoes
at an inopportune time. A steady
shipment of potatoes means more
money for the Long Island growers,
and it also means more money for To-
eel raisers.
An important point brought out was
that The actual direct dividend paying
pert of the cooperative exchange,
that which enables it to be a financial
success of itself is the profits gained
by buying supplies for the stockhold-
ers, so Us to save large sums. The po-
tatdes are sold by the stockholders to
the association, but at price only
three cents pushed above that of the
market SO that there is but very
small percentage for the association.
However, the exchange sees to it
that the market is not overburdened
with potatoes, entailing loss upon its
members, a thing that is obviated by
having a salesman agent at the large
buying center. for the purpose of keep
ing the farmers in touch with the sit
u2tiOn.
y word of warning was given to the
assembled growers, of whom there
were about 40 present. Mr. Embree
stated that On account of the ex-
changes forcing down the price of fer
tilizar to the members, sometimes as
much as 81 ton. the fertilizer compa-
MES viii use trust methods in attack
ing the organizations, by sending down
the price of their product below the ae-
tual cost of raw material, in order Ia
hurt the exchanges, proving apparent
~ to the farmers that the exchanges
are not a fair proposition. He told
them to he on the lookout for just
such a scheme, as il has been done in
the past, and will be done in the flu
ture.
The potato raisers of Maine and
northern New York are responsible
for the ups and downs of the potato
market in New York City. The lack of
system ir shipping fills the storage
tracks of the railroads near New York
City with thousands OF carloads of
potatoes at times. With some Coop
GRAFTON this can be done away with,
and matters will be better for the pro-
Queer and consumer Other things that
the association will better is the grad
ing of potatoes. New York people pre-
fer Maine potatoes TO any others, but
they do object to finding all sizes OF
potatoes in bushel. or barrel. Often
times the peddlers of New York and
the small grocers sell potatoes by the
quart and il one of the spuds is To
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

make a quart. there will be kicking
in the family that gets that tuber.
The shipment of potatoes not fully
ripened, sent from Aroostook county
in August, which are often dumped
into the river after being loaded onto
the Board of Health lighters in New
York, will be a thing of the past. when
the potato exchange takes, matters in
hand. siqz@s
The potato exchange. as formed at
Brunswick, consists of a board of d.
rectors, who are chosen from the
stockholders, one from each loading
station. The board of directors elects
an executive board. which transacts
all the business of the exchange. The
directors also elect the manager and
the selling agent, both of which make
the preliminary arrangements for the
business transactions, which must be
confirmed by the executive board.
In emphatic terms, Mr.. Embree inn
pressed upon the raisers present the
necessity of their advertising to the
fact that some of the best potatoes In
the Pine Tree State are raised in Gen.
trail Maine. The farmers of AroostooiS
have commercialized the name "Aroos-
took and as matter of fact, all
Maine potatoes in New York are
known as Aroostook potatoes. In JUS
tice to the farmers of this section OF
the State. the fact should be spread
abroad that potatoes, and good ones.
and are raised here. A Maine Cen
trail Potato Exchange, known to ex-
list with headquarters in Winslow or
Waterville. will aid the advertising of
this fact.
w. F. McSparren of Furniss, Pa.
expert dairyman, and breeder of fine
mich cows. gave an interesting talk
on methods of breeding blooded cattle
before the session. This was much
appreciated by the men gathered, and
many questions We're asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

The Waterville city government
held its last meeting of the municipal
year. Tuesday evening, in city hall.
The meeting was short one. and
several small matters. including the
work Of destroying the brown-tall
moth nests. were acted upon. The roll
of accounts for the month of Febru-
airy was accepted. 1t includes pay
ments to the extent of S22,596.95. as
follows: Armory $59.26; City hall
$7s2.47: Central fire station, $t507 SO;
common schools $500 SO: coupons,
S1S0T.50; current expense, $2199.73; fire
department, $242402; High school,
1851 %. interest, so so; miscellaneous
s465.50, police, 1914; sewers, SIS;
state tax. $1570.25; street department,
81 1861; street lights. $490.75; poor,
$1492.02; High school construction,
$lG90.71
The importance of efficient services
by the assistant assessors was refer
red to by Mayor Pattangall He said
that. last year. they did not do the
work thoroughly and that perhaps it
would he better to pay little more
and secure q higher class of men.
The next meeting of the city coun-
ell VIII BE held, at 10 A. NJ. next Mon
day.
The roll of accounts, amounting to
$50. 1866 was read by Mayor w r.
Pattangall
An order to grant use of City hall TO
the Anti-Taberculosis Society for Mar.
20. was passed
An order to have established a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
TOWN ELECTIONS.

II. y. stevens. Frank William; town
clerk, II, +. Groves town agent. +. II.
lector, A. b.. Cole; school committee. j.
r. Downes. Money appropriated: Schools,
500: highways $500 support of poor.
SSS stR RiaSr sease9See Sb9 E. Cousins
John NJ. McKenney, NJ. y. Casper; town
clerk, L. \. osgood; treasurer, p. ].
appropriated p is5 Schools, 5000. HIGHWAYS ways
$1,000; support of poor, $500; interest ON
school fund. SOS; school books. s100; re-
pairs en on $S sS
repair Of sidewalks, $50, repair of town
soUTHPoRT-selectmen. Woodbury.
Gray; town clerk, Chas. f. Pinkham
treasurer, +. Il. Pinkham; tax collector.
William Cameron; school committee, W.
II. Mari Vim. Cameron, 4. T. Green
leaf. Money Appropriated: schools,
1915. highways, $500; support of poor, $275;
ettieers, sie5; schoohouse repairs sapa! 500
STRONG Seiectmen, Henry w Allen,
Philip u. Stubbs, Archer G.. Eustis; town
clerk, C. b. Richardson. treasurer, Chas.
Money appropriated: Schools. $1,000, high
ways. 5000; support of poor, $50; High
school, $500: hydrant rental, $500: State
road, si75; town officers bills, s475; text
books and supplies, 1915.
STARKS-Seiectmen, Ernest Hilton, O.
Il. Fletcher, w. w. Creation town clerk,
w. II. Greaton treasurer, +. b. Dudley
tax collector, w. II. Dudley; school COM
mittee. C. @. Oliver.
OLWICH-Selectmen, Asa c. Ha-
thorne. Jas. r. Allen. Eben Dana; town
clerk, B. d. Farnham; treasurer, Albert
Hathorne; tax collector. Albert Ha-
tthorne; school committee, Alfred Trott,
Reed Main, ID. J. Hathorne. Money an
propriated: Schools. 500; highways,
$24o0; support OF poor, 800; other pur-
poses $4S6S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
The Comfort and Economy
of Tourist Sleeping Cars in
travelling to the Pacific Coast

l would like to explain to you, just
what Tourist Sleeping car is, what
oonyeniences and comforts they have,
and how you can save money by join
ing one of our through parties, which so
TO The coast every week in one of these
cars. escorted by a special conductor
employed by the Burlington Route" to
look after your comfort For many years
the Burlington Route Personally Con-
Quoted Excursions to California have
been widely known for the excellence Of
OF the employees in charge The whole
idea of these parties is to provide way
for people of moderate means, to make
the California trip comfortably and IN
thoroughly good hands. and at the same
time At an expense that is not prohibit
tive. Please call at the Office or write-a
postal will do. Alex Stocks, New Eng
lana Passenger Agent, C. b. &c Q, r.. r.,
POI Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

Norton. died. Tuesday morning, at her
home IA West Crescent street. after
an Illness Of several months. She was
bern. MQy IS. 1873, at Palermo, where
she lived until - years OF age, Wien
she moved 20 augusta, where she had
since r,sided.
Her lusDand one son, Or. Herbert
A. Black az Pueiolo. Col, and a broth
er, George Il. Black OF Portland sur
we. Funeral services viii he neld ut
> r NJ. Thursday, from her late res-
iGerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

birthday party was given by the
Ladies' Aid of the Universalist church,
and invited guests, in honor of Mrs.
Julia n. Emery, Tuesday afternoon,
at the home of Mrs c. c. Corthell, IS
Boutelle avenue, which Mrs. CortheE
had graciously thrown open for the
occasion. The large number of friends
who gathered were enthusiastic in
their desire to pay their respects to
Mrs, Emery on the occasion of her an
niversary, which was her T3d birthday
Many gifts were presented, some of
which were of humorous nature, and
there was shower of small gifts, ar
evidence of the fact that those who
call Mrs. Emery friend are legion.
Delightful cake and ice cream were
served, and a social time enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06
GARDINER.
Ladd and Wells Oppose
N0yes and Berry.
Delightful Party at Home Of
Mrs. Arthur Rines.
Other Local Items and Personal
Mention Of Interest.

An election was held in this city
Tuesday. to nominate two candidates
To oppose Messrs. Noyes and Berry
at the regular election, on March
Messrs. f. p. Ladd and H D. Wells.
the only two who had their names on
the list, Were nominated the total
number of votes polled in their favor
being 236. Ward One, had 40: Ward
Two 60: Ward Three, %; Ward Four,
SO; Ward Five, 81; Ward Six, 10. To-
tai, 236. The regular election will be
held, on the 10Th. Tuesdays election
was the primary election as the result
of the recall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

Word was received by telephone in
this city, Tuesday evening, of the de-
struction by fire of the Moosehead Irn.
at Greenville Junction, the principal
hotel at that place. The fire is said
to have caught around the fireplace
In the reading room, and the flames
which were beyond control in a short
time. reduced the building to ashes.
The proprietor is II. N. Barley. who
also runs the BARLEY house. 1t was
a modern structure, and was much,
used by sportsmen going into the
woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

Mss Mary L. Allen entertained the
Woman's Auxiliary of st. Matthews
church at the HalloWell House Tues
day afternoon. The early part Of the
time Was passed in work by the la
dies. Dainty refreshments We're served
at ) o'clock. The recently elected Off
GERS of thu auxiliary are: President.
Mrs. Ernest :. Currier: vice president,
Miss Maly L. Allen; secretary and
trea surer. Mrs. Charles Getcheli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

There was a good attendance at the
session of the w. c. t. U. held, Tues
day afternoon, with the hostess. Mrs
Jones, at the Hanford, and the meet
ing was of much interest. The pro-
pram given was in honor of the birth
day of the national president, Mrs
l.. NJ. y. Stevens. Patriotic songs
were sung. and many quotations were
given from the wise and forcible re-
marks of Mrs. Stevens. A part of tho
program was in the interests OF the
Union Signal. the able organ of the
organization. the largest paper in the
world entirely controlled and edited
bY women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

\. s. Winslow of this city has Ii
rectory of Portland and he says it is
the first one which was ever printed
there. He also has the first register ever
printed in Massachusetts and a bundle
of old almanaes edited by Robert u.
Thomas, the first ever printed. Another
curiosity which be has in his possession
is an old Methodist hymn book printed
in 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

News was received in this city,
Tuesday, of the death at New York OF
Mrs. Charles II. MaXey. She was the
daughter Of the late n. o. Mitchell
of this city, and has a host Of friends
here, who will be shocked to learn Of
her death. The husband, a daughter
Barbara, two sons, Cakes and Charles,
and two SiSters. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

Melvin e. Morse, aged 81 years. died
in Augusta, Tuesday He was for MANY
years employed in the Commonwealth
shoe factory here and was well liked b.
all of his associates. The remains were
brought to this city, Tuesday night, AMI
taken in charge by Amesbury a. Wake
field, and taken to their undertaking
rooms The funeral will be held, at
+. NJ. Thursday, a. the residence If
George Abby, Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

Rowe's Corner Grange met. Satur-
day evening, Mar. ,. with larger at
tendance than is usual at an evening
meeting. Two candidates We're admit
ted to membership. The regular work
of the Grange was concluded, soon az
ter 9 o'clock, and the remaining time
was given to the preparation of ma
terial for future programs. At the day
meeting, next Saturday. Eureka
Grange and Excelsior Grange are c&-
peeted as guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-06

The Civic Improvement committee
of the Waterville Women's Club en-
tertained at the rooms in Library hail.
Tuesday evening. The members of tho
committee marched into the hall.
wearing mems hats and coats. and
with banners bearing the device:
Votes For Women" appropriate
songs were sung, followed by a play
on suffragette ideas, and refreshments
were served. The evening was one OF
unique enjoyment