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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
TAFT IN OHIO,
Enthusiastic Greeting on
Arrival at Columbus.
Speaks al Dedication, Tuesday,
OF New Federal Building.
Guest, In Evening, Of The coIurl.
bus Giee Club.

Columbus. Ohio, Jan. 30.-President
Taft's second day in Ohio developed
less speechmaking and more politics
than did his 16-hour stop in Cleveland
Many Republican leaders visited him.
today, with a word or two and add to
the Presidents growing information
about political conditions. The Pres
ident spoke at a luncheon of the
Chamber Of Commerce and Peace and
dedicated the new Federal building
With a speech against the judicial re-
call, during the day, and, tonight. as
the guest of the Columbus Glee Club,
repeated portions of his speech of last
night. to the Tippecanoe Club of
Cleveland. He spent the night in Co.
lumbus and ends his trip. tomorrow
at Akron. Shortly after his arrival the
President held a reception in a local
hotel and according to the estimates
of members of his party more than
5000 persons marched by and shook the
Presidents hand. A near blizzard
ragged here most of the day
The alarming reports as to the Presi-
dents physical condition that went out
of Cleveland, last night, have been dis
credited. The President declared, TODAY,
that he is far from being a sick man and
said the only Inconvenience ne suffered
was from his cough and from the fact
that his cold interfered with his sleep.
DIR. t. l.. Rhoades, his physician, said
that the President was recovering from
bronchial attack that could be expected
to run its course without serious conse-
quenees in several days,
The President arrived in Columbus
early. Republican National Committee
man A. l. Vorys of Ohio came down from
Cleveland with him. He said there had
not been any political talk enroute, but
during the day many talked politics with
the President and admitted it, Several
leaders told the President that the Taft
forces would control the Ohio state CEN
trail committee by a comfortable MAORI
ty, and others that the movement in his
behalf was gaining strength.
Gov. Harmon, who was a luncheon
guest with the President couldn't escape
the political atmosphere, for when Mr.,
Taft arose to speak he prefixed his adj
dress with a few confessions in which
he and Ohio's governor figured, much Ia
the delight of the diners and to the
amusement of Mr. Harmon, who appar-
emily enjoyed it as much as the Presi
dent
"Gov. Harmon and T. he said, because
of our old and affectionate associations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Immediate Abdi=
cation in China.


Pekin, Jan. 30-It is understood that
immediate abdication of the throne has
been decided upon, as a result of the
conference. today, between the Empress
Dowager. Prince Chun, the ex-regent, and
Prince Ching, the ex-premier, in accord
ance with the conditions laid down by
the Republicans These conditions are
that the imperial family and princes are
to retain their empty titles, reside m
Pekin or elsewhere at their pleasure and
receive annual pensions aggregating 81
100000, and that the transference of pow
er will be effected with as little loss OF
dignity TO the throne as possible.
The Empress Dowager has summoned
cabinet meeting to arrange the details
of abdication Premier Yuan Shia Kai.
in a statement to the newspapers, AYERS
his readiness to accept almost any solu-
ton which will ensure peace. He has no
fear for the country's future he says, II
the settlement. is the fruit OF reason,
truth and justice.
Yuan Shi Kai further says that he has
no ambition to become the President of
the new republic and only desires the
egta blishment of stable government
Many soldiers have been killed by the
explosion of a dynamite mine under an
Imperialist troop train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Small Dividend for
United States Steel.

New York, Jan. 30-Earnings of the
United States Steel Corporation for the
fourth quarter of 1911. made public, today
were $28. les. It's. with net earnings of $1s.-
97S52l.
These figures, which are subject to
slight change upon completion of the
audit for the year, barely cover the
amount applicable to the preferred and
common dividends at the present rates
of and per cent. per annum respec-
lively The usual quarterly dividends at
these rates were declared by the direc-
tors at their meeting. today.
Earnings for the year aggregated $lO4-
255 sos, with net earnings of, $S4536. 3S5,
These figures compare with $14t, 144 COL
and Sis, SOS, 1874 respectively in 1910, and
are the lowest returns since 1908, the
year following the financial and general
Industrial depression,
After payment of the preferred and
common dividends the surplus net income
for the final quarter was reduced to $50 =
SIS, as against $40S,00a in the correspond
ing quarter of 1910 At the end of the
latter year the corporation carried for
ward a balance surplus of $1092S, 7t9. At
the end of 1911 the total surplus was re-
duced to $i735. 1852.
1t is noteworthy that throughout the
year 1911 the Steel Corporation made no
appropriation from surplus for expendi-
lures of any kind, whereas in 1910 the
sum of $260Oo000 was appropriated for
various expenditures. including additional
properties, new plants and construction
and 100000 to cover advanced mining
ROYALTIES. Todays meeting of the d.
reetors was of unusual duration, but no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Georgia Cyclone
Shocks Senators,

Washington, Jan. 30-Mrs. Mary Harris
Armour of Eastman, Ga, known in pro-
hibition circles in her own state as the
Georgia cyclone" Jared senatorial dig
nifty, today. She told the dignified men,
bers of the Senate committee on the jul
dietary, in the hearing on the proposed
law prohibiting shipment of alcoholic IL
quors into dry states, that they could
learn a lott and that whoever on the
committee voted against the bill was a
mighty poor lawyer She was sup
ported by Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, presi-
dent of the Womens Christian Temper
ance Union, a half hundred members of
that organization, several Georgia wo-
men and scattering of men.
'I don't know why we should be here
at ALL" said Mrs. Armour, .since it is
an insult to your intelligence for us to
have to plead for such a law. / don't
want to hurt anybody's feelings. but ]
am here to talk common sense and
haven't any time to waste on you all
Mrs. Armour and Mrs. Stevens spoke,
tonight, at a temperance rally and the
former told the senators she thought ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Defence Rests, Tuesday, in
Mcfarland Murder Case.
Expected That Case VIII Go
To The Jury, Today.
Only Two Witnesses Called by De.
fence--kcGused Not Called.

Newark \. j., Jan. 30.-Witn the
calling Of only two witnesses and
without putting the accused man him
self ON the stand, the defence sudden
" rested. today, in the trial of Allison
II. MacE'arland, the advertising agent
of an electrical company, who Is
charged with the murder Of his wife
on Oct. Il, 1911, by the substitution
Of cyanide of potassium for headache
medicine. The summing up arguments
were made and the case win go to
the jury, tomorrow, after a trial OF
only two days. In summing up for
the state, Prosecutor Wilbur A. Mott
was sharp with invectives against the
prisoner and quoted freely from more
than 40 letters, which it was alleged
MaeFarland had exchanged with Flor
enee Bromley Of Philadelphia. to show
that he was enamored Of his former
staroel apher ana so had motive for
Riding himself of his wife. IN one
OF the letters signed Bunny the
girl had written
Your lonely journey is almost over,
and in another from MacFarland it
was quoted that he wrote that he in
tended to start something" The
prosecutor said he would like to have
Mcfarland explain the meaning of
the letters, but declared that the pris-
oner was afraid to take the stand.
Counsel for the defence. Frank Nc
Dermitt. argued that MacFarland had
told his wife that he had brought some
cyanide of potassium home to clean
silver with, had shown her where he
placed it and that Mrs. MacFarland
had plainly taken it by mistake. He
declared that MaeFarland's relations
with his wife were happy, and those
with the Bromley girl only friendly.
Instead of calling MacFarland in his
own behalf Attorney McDermitt got
the prisoners own story before the
jury by calling Detective Godfrey who
was state witness and from him OBJ
tanned the statements mcfarland
made at the time of his wife's death
The only other witness called was An
drew MaeFarland, an aged uncle of
the prisoner, who testified to having
sent quantity of old silver plate to
MaeFarland short time before Mrs
Netherlands death. It was the con-
tention of the defence that MaeFarland
obtained the cyanide to use in clean
ing this furnished silver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Eastern Stn1r. Co.
Entered at Boston.

Boston, Jan. 30.-The entire feet of
the Eastern steamship Co. comprising
g vessels, We're placed under a new
enrolment, today, which makes Bos-
ton their home port. This gives an in
crease at one stroke of $4,000 tons in
vessels hailing from here and it is
said to be part of the general
scheme of the organization Of the
company Included in the Eastern
Steamship fleet are the fliers Massa-
chusetts, Bunker Hill and Old Colony
which are undergoing alterations now
in preparation for another season on
the New York route
The steamers Of the Metropolitan
Line viii be among the vessels affect
ed by the change These have hereto-
fore hailed from Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
BOXING NOTES.

Eddie McGerty of Oshkosh and
Walter Coffey OF San Francisco fought
10 rounds al the Fairmont Athletic
club at New York, Tuesday night. and
although under the rules of the State
Boxing Commission decisions are not
permitted to be rendered it was the
view Of majority of the spectators
that the Wisconsin man was winner
by wide margin. MeGerty fought his
fight entirely with his left hand after
the fourth round, but he Used this eff
fectiyely and with straight iabs and
punches interspersed now and then
with snappy hook on the jaw or
body gained the verdict in every round
except the sixth and eighth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
James Emery Weymouth.

James Emery Weymouth. aged SIS
years, died. Tuesday forenoon, at his
home on Spring street, the cause of
death being shock, recently suffered.
He as. carpenter by trade and as il.
the employ of the Hollingsorth &
Whitney Co. at Winslow. He came
home about a week ago. He was born
in. Webster, Me. He was an honest. up
right and conscientious man, and had
the respect and esteem of all whom he
ever became acquainted with. A wild
ow, three daughters. Mrs Ethel Mer-
riii, Everett, Mass, Mrs. John e. Put
mann Worcester, Mass. Miss Daisy
Weymouth, who lives at home, two
sons, Clason of this city and Roland
of Great Darlington, Mass, one
grandchild, Master Harold Holt of
this city, survive. Funeral arrange
ments announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

owing to the grave situation, be-
cause of the general strike. the con-
stitutional guarantees have been sus-s
pended and martial law has been pro-
claimed in the district of Lisbon.
Portugal The city has been handed
over to the keeping of Gen. CarValhai'
and troops surrounded the town. Re-
Inducements are constantly arriving.
but because of the presence of the
troops there We're few disorders. to-
day. Liberty to work is absolutely
guaranteed by the government. There
are 5000 troops under arms in Lisbon,
where the strikers declare they have
10000 bombs with which they will be
able to annihilate the soldiers. Sever
al bombs have already been thrown
with terrible effect. The government
is desirious of preserving a moderate
and prudent attitude and offers to
eoncede part of the strikers demands,
which include the release of all the
strikers arrested during the course of
the disturbances in the FFvora district.
and the dismissal of the governor of
Evora.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

The singing Evangelist, Harry J. Rines.
was greeted at the second meeting with a
good, large congregation. The three
quarters of an hour was taken up with
a delightful song service by large cho-
rus supported by both organ and piano
and bysa solo by the evangelist entitled
Keep Sweet" The sermon was ON the
topic Drifting Timber" The speaker
very forcefilly illustrated that 1t is not
drifting woodward that the church needs
but toward the old doctrines of God that
will give us sane lives among men and
holiness before God. He pleaded for
bringing more of Christ into the church
but not more worldliness. The current
of life Is away from God and the church
ought to be drawing the people toward
God and the church, and when they have
come to God to encourage them to abide
in Him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
WINTHROP.

The entries for the ice races, today, are
as follows:
CLASS A
Trot or Pace
Mercer C.. m, H NJ. Springer
Baron jay. 70 &, r. Z. Walker
Maize T.. b m. II. McCauslin.
Nip Wilkes, b g, II. Wiltshire.
Berry Nelson. b 5, G. II. Berry.
CLASS b
Trot or Pace.
Icicle. 9. c. r. Hartman.
. Lady Stirling m, L. Edgecomb.
Bonnie Bills, oh m, j. NJ. Nichols.
Darkie, bI m, II. b. Bowman.
Lulu Girl, IN, w. II. Albee.
CLASS c.
Trot or Pace,
Trixfe NJ, hl m, l.. T. Mcnamara.
Teddy Muscovite. br s, G. :. Towle.
stella, IN, w. x. Staples.
Maggie B., b m, b. Bates.
CLASS d.
Trot or Pace.
Blackbird. m, L. c. Berry.
Venus, no e, F. c. Collins
Dixie, no m, J. d. CuShman.
Harry B., b &, +. II. Badger.
Prince L., or g. Il. l.. Laughton.
Marie Nelson CHI m, l., Edgecomb.
The races will begin at t9O z. NJ sharp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
General invitation.

So many people have asked for the
privilege of attending the illustrated
lecture this "wednesday evening, on
Alaska that the men of the Blpie
History Club decided to make IL an
open evening for all wishing TO come
men and women The lecture VIII De
held at,730, in Christ church Parish
house and will be accompanied py
about 100 beautiful views, covering
many phases of life in Alaska, on
Monday evening, the Parish mouse
was thronged with boys, They all
showed the greatest interest in the
lecture. No charge is made for
Wednesday evening. The public will
be most welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

could not keep away Nfrom each other
even though the proprieties require that
we should observe the due official rela-
tons to each other Mat circumstances
suggest, and so we had 4 talk, and we
talked politics, and you would be sur
prised to know how many subjects, per-
sonal and otherwise. we had complete
argument about Our views of insurgen-
cy don't differ greatly there is little Diff
ference in detail as to persons, but as 70
the principles of the thing we are 'sot .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

AAs a tribute to Capt. John Willard
Of South Portland, the veteran whole
sale fish dealer who died Monday
night American flags were placed in
the rigging of at least - fishing YES
sells in this port, Tuesday. Capt Will
lard was the oldest wholesale fish
dealer in Portland and before enter
ing the business he commanded fish
ing VESSELS. Death was due 10 n par
alyff1. shock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

The lecture at the parish house OF
Christ church, Monday evening, by
Rev r. w. Plant for boys drew a
large crowd. the house being packed,
The lecture was illustrated with 100
stereopticon views of the fascinating
country. and those present were great
" interested After the lecture the
boys enjoyed a social hour in the club
room in the basement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Going After
More of the
Dynamite Men

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 90.-Bert II.
Franklin, the Mcnamara detective
who is To be tried here on a charge
of having hribed members of the Me
Namara jury. probably will prove to
be an important witness In The ease
of Clarence barrow, the Mcnamara
attorney, WHO has just been indicted
for jury bribery.
When Franklin. today, was asked
whether lie had made confession
to the grand jury on which the Oar
row indictments We're based, he de
eline7 to discuss that feature OF the
case. Franklin, however, in. reply to
questions, said:
IF | am placed en- the witness stand
shall tell the truth. | will not per
jure myself for anyone"
At the same time he declared there
was no understanding between him
self ana the district attorneys 0tfiec
regarding possible immunity should
he become a witness for the prosecu>
ton.
indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 30--W Whether
any other leaders OF national promi
hence are tie be called in the govern
ment's investigation of the dynamite
conspiracy is to be determined by TIE
appearance OF Frank Morrison, sec
rotary Of the American Federation CT
Labor. before the federal grand jury,
on Thursday.
District Attorney Charles w. Miller
said. today no subpoena had been is
sued for Samuel Gompers and as far
as he knew, it was not likely Mr.
Gompers would be called It was in
timated that what Mr. Morrison had to
say in his testimony would decide
whether it would be necessary to sum-
mon any other federation officials.
In investigating allegations that
money was used to divert or influence
witnesses. the government it is said.
found in books and correspondence
obtained since J. J. McNamara's ar
rest, last April. records upon which
more light is desired.
Mr.. Morrison, who is to be accom-
panied By Henry II. Flathor, cashier al
the bank in Washington where the Amer
lean Federation of Labor funds are kept.
is to be asked about the disposition OF
the S225,000 raised for the defence of the
Mcnamara brothers. Whatever financial
dealings, if any, the International Assoc
citation of Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers had with the Federation since
McNamara's arrest is also to be inquired
into.
Before his arrest Mcnamara, as secre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Two Mid Cases Of Small
pox in The City.
Canton Evergreen, P. NJ, Gives
Enjoyable Dance, Tuesday.
Death, tuesday Forenoon, Of James
(. Weymouth, Aged So.

DR.. A. G.. Young of Augusta, seere-
tary of the State Board of Health,
was in town, Tuesday afternoon, in
consultation with one of the local
physicians regarding two cases Which
We're thought to be smallpox and
which he found were smallpox, but in
very mild form, and the patients,
who are Mrs. David Levitt and man
she is boarding, are getting along
well and will probably come out OF 1t
all right. The house is quarantined
1t is on upper Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

tary-treasurer of the iron workers. was
allowed $1,000 month for which he was
not required to give any accounting. but
which Ortie MeManigal the confessed
dynamiter, says was used to pay for ex-
plosives and to pay men to blow "open
shop structures. 1t was while going
over these accounts that the grand jury.
it is said, decided to so into all the fl
nances of the iron workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Another illustration of the laws
delay came. Monday when the case
of Joseph Lamarco, convicted of muir
der, was argued before the court OF
appeals at Albany. Lamarco. who was
sentenced 10 death for killing a fell
low counryman at Black Rock. Erie.
county, has been in the death house
at Auburn prison since Nov. q, 1909.
He was originally sentenced TO die.
Jan. L. 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

would do them good if they would at
tend
You senators think you all are too
big folks to come and hear ME speak, :"
he said, but l want to tell you thar
you could learn a lot. But speaking Of
this bill. I'm no lawyer, but I've read
law, and anyone who votes against this
bill because of alleged unconstitutionality
is a mighty poor lawyer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Niles Cherry Cough syrup is
name to be remembered, you find it at
c. II. Beane's and. after finding it and
using II. YOU will no doubt recon-
mend II To friends. Another thing to
have for the throat is a box of those
pure licorice "Ju-Jus'" of Chapn's,
only r. cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Kennebec commandery, Nc. 196, 7.
o. G. G. which was to have its install
lation OF officers, next Monday eve
ming. has postponed the event II VIII
be neld Feb. 19.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph
Methodist church will hold a supper,
Thursday evening, Feb. /, in the yes
try. &e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

THE new engine at the Central Maine
power plant in FarThingdale was CIV
en- q trial, Tuesday afternoon me
stockholderS and officials of the com
pany were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Canton Evergreen, /. O. O. r, gave
a dance, Tuesday evening, in Odd Eel
lows banquet hall. which was largely
attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Mr. and Mrs. William Roadway of
North street are receiving congratn-
lations on the birth of a daughter
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

statement, other than that Of earnings,
was vouchsafed by any of the corpora
TONS officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

w. r. Snow, yardmaster for the
Maine Central in this city, is i'll at his
home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Miss Hemenway and Miss Mary
Stackpole of Boston, who have been
visiting at oaklands returned TO Bos-
ton, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

DR.. T. NJ Cole was in Vassalboro,
Tuesday, OH business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Miss Rosa Wolman returned, Tuesday,
to Gorham Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Albert Colby of Bath has accepted
q position as junior drug clerk IN
.Iacksons drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Mrs. V. b. Grant arrived. Monday
evening, from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Work in the Entered Apprentice de-
gree was had, Tuesday evening, at the
meeting Of Hermon Lodge Of Masons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Earle Fossett has accepted posi-
ton in Harrineton's coal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31

Miss Annie Monohan, who has been
the guest of friends in Portland, ar
rived home, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-31
Annual Report of Treasurer
OF Gardiner Board of Trade.

To Sardin o Trade
IL
reasure N accoun the of