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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Journalism Discussed by Societies
InSessiOnin BOstOn==AlsO Business.

Boston, Dec Rheumatism was
discussed from several angles, tonight,
before a meeting of the American Po-
litical Science Association, one of the
group of organization to economy,
history, sociology, statistics and
kindred subjects, which are in con-
vention here. Talcott Williams, direc.
tor of the School of Journalism in
Columbia University, in connection
with his statement that The Ameri-
can newspaper as a whole is reproach-
ed with representing too much the
business the associated wealth of the
land" said:
There are at least 100000 men,
each a reader, interested personally
in 100000 firms. There are 100000
to 100000 owners of shares and
bonds. There are 100000 life insur-
ance policies with an average of $1,000
each representing 100000 of the in
sured, one to every six families in the
country. This great army of prop
erty owners holds the ablest, the most
vigorous, the most thrifty, the DOM
inant and the larger half of Ameri-
can life. Whom should the American
newspaper represent, but this proper
ty-owning- business majority, which
every man or woman Of thrift, indus
try and initiative can join at will?"
Rollo ogden of the New York Eve
ming Post said:
The press lies an instrument ready
to the hand of those who would, first.
create "a common sentiment respecting
some surviving form of oppression,
some industrial or social wrong, and
then transmute that feeling into agi-
tation and reform of law"
Arthur Brisbane of New York said
that the newspaper of today accom-
pushes whatever it sets out to do. He
cited as instances of this the con-
struction of the Panama canal. and
the suppression of evils in connection
with horse racing and pigeon shoot
ing. The discussion of Journalism
which followed was engaged in by
Robert Lincoln O'Brien of the Ros-
ton Herald, Henry Jones Ford of
Princeton. and Samuel Bowles, Jr.. of
the Boston Post.
Another meeting, this evening. was
devoted to a discussion of Training
for Business under the auspices of
the Efficiency Society. Herbert G. Val
entine, former United States COM
missioner of Indian affairs, spoke of
vocational Training and Right In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
CREsCENTS.
TWO MINUTE TALK
With Gov Elect Sulzer Is All the Suf-
fragettes viii Ask.

Albany, n. Y, Dec 30.-The failure
of Gov. Elect Suizer to reach Albany,
today, caused keen disappointment in
the ranks of the Suffragette army, the
members of which had walked from
New York to deliver him a message
advocating woman suffrage. However.
outposts will be on the watch for him,
tomorrow, and Immediately upon his
arrival will seek a two minute audi
ence for Gen. RoSalie Gardiner
Jones' who will present the commu
nieation. The Governor Elect is ex-
pected to arrive, shortly before noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Labor Circles in
Boston Are Uneasy.

Boston, Dec. S0.-The approach of
New Years day finds Boston's labor
circles in state of unrest. Demands
for wage increase and improved work
ms conditions, together with. other
threatened difficulties have involved
half dozen unions in strike discus
sions.
The most strained situation is that
surrounding the demand of the team
sters of the city for wage increases of
81 a week. The union has been making
arrangements for a strike of 1900. but
So per cent. of the employing team
sters have granted the demands. The
proposed strike has been sanctioned by
the International Elective Board of
the union.
A conference in this city, tocmrrow
between Vice President II. ]. Horne of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad and a committee of the clerks
of the road will determine whether or
not d strike of all the clerks on the
road snail be called. The brotherhood
has demanded a minimum wage of
81 25 a day and an increase of % cents
a Gay to every clerk whose wages are
now above that amount, besides recog
milton Of the union in several matters.
Boston plumbers will vote, tomor-
row night. on the question of striking
New Years morning. About 1000
plumbers arc involved IN the unions
demand for a $50 daily wage rate, an
increase of 40 cents over the present
ware. The Masters Association has re-
newcd a compromise offer of s. a day
which the union has once rejected.
Dissatisfaction is rife among the
em,5loyea of the Boston Elevated Rall-
way Co, over working conditions The
men VINO participated in the strike
against the company, early in the sum
ner claim that they are being DIS
eliminated against i'll favor of men
who remained loyal to the company.
Union officials announced today, there
would be no strike, but the subject oil
discrimination may become subject
of discussion by board of arbitration.
The delegates and officers OF the seven
unions in Boston of the United Garment
Workers of America, met, tonight ana
voted full support to the 125,000 New YORK
City garment workers who are out on
strike.
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Leander w. Hall.

Word has been received in this city of
the death of Leander w. Hall, which oc-
Cured at his home in Woburn, Mass,
Friday, Dec n, at the age of 81 years.
Mr.. Hall was the son of the late Isaac
and Elizabeth Hall of Chelsea, Maine,
and passed his early years in that town.
He was for many years a resident of Wo-
burn, Mass, and held the position of SUI
perintendent of the Walker buildings on
Boylston street Boston, which position
he held until failing health compelled him
to give up an active life. about five years
ago
A wife, who was Miss Mary Baker of
Chelsea, Me-, and one daughter, Miss
Edith Hall of Woburn also three broth
ers, Charles NJ. of Oelwein, Iowa, Austin
T. of Maynard, Iowa, and Warren A. S.
of Gardiner and three sisters, Mrs. w. e.
Rawson of Woburn, Mrs. G. w. Bert of
Dorchester, and Miss Grace Hall of Bos-
ton, survive. Mr.. Harr was man much
loved by all. who knew him and his many
friends in this vicinity learn of his death
with regret and extend their sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
tBOSTON'S CRUSADERS
Will Now Reduce the Retail Price of
Apples and Butter.

Boston, Dec. 30,-Boston's crusaders
against the high cost of living an
nounced. tonight, that their campaign
to reduce the price of eggs is only Il
beginning. Apples and butter are the
next articles of food which will be
made the objects of the Housekeepers'
League activity. DR.. Charles Fleischer
said, tonight, that the Leagues pre-
liminary skirmish against the price
of apples already have lowered the
price from Is cents to 10 cents a quart
1t will be down to cents, within a
week" he predicted. February is the
date set for the beginning of the but
ter campaign. 1t is claimed by the
League that the price of butter is now
cents a pound higher than it should
be, and that a reduction of that
amount will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
AUGUSTA LOCALS
s vAeRANT UNDER ARREST
Is Brother of Wilimantic Slim, Who
Was Killed Here, Aug. 8. $


Harry Lucy of WiIlimantic, Conn,
brother of Willimantic Slim, who was
shot to death, Aug. 8, at the Maine
Central station in this city by his
chum, Edward Norton of Concord, N
H., is at the police station and will
be arraigned, Tuesday morning, upon
charge of vagrancy.
He was arrested shortly before 3 A.
NJ, by Officer Corbett, who found him
asleep in the smoking room in the
Maine Central station, in almost the
identical spot where his brother was
shot. Harry who is about 25 years of
age. had been selling lead pencils in
town, during the day, and claimed
that he was on his way to Portland.
About 81 in money was found upon
his person. One hand was crippled and
bore traces of an old bullet wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
More Indictments
Against Gibson Now
In Jail at Goshen.

New York. Dec. 30.--Three indictments
against Burton W. Gibson, now in Jail
at Goshen awaiting a re-trial on the
charge of having murdered Mrs. Rosa
Szabo, July IS, last on Greenwood lake,
were handed up, today, by the grand jury
in general sessions.
One indictment charges forgery for ut
tering forged waiver of citation bear
ing the name of Mrs. Szabo's mother for
use in the probate of the Szabo will. The
Austrian vice consul reported to the dis
trict attorneys office that the chief of
police of Vienna cabled to him that the
real Mrs. Szabo died there, last February.
The other two indictments charge grand
larceny of $500 and $500, respectively,
from the estate of Mrs. Szabo, of which
Gibson was executor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
NEW YEARS GREETINGS
Received from Emperor William and
kna Victor Emmanuel.

Washington, Dec. 31.-New Year
greetings were received at the White
House. today, from the soVereigns oil
Italy and Germany. King Victor En-
manuel of Italy sent to President Tart
the following message:
MANY good wishes to you and your
country for a happy New Year
The message to the President from
Emperor William of Germany, read:
AT the close of the year l express
to Ecu and to the American people my
slnCorest good wishes for the coming
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Cheaper Apples for New York.

New York, Dec. 30.-The food cru
saders started in. today to break the
high price of apples. With a carload ON
hand and unlimited supplies behind,
they said, they began selling at five
cents a quart apples as good as the
local retsiiers had been asking II and
Is cents.
The sale was conducted at the
Greensboro Bridge market by Mrs.
Julian Heath, president of the House
wives League. The war on the prices
of cold storage eggs continues and the
retail price now is % to 25 cents a doz-
en-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
THE PARCELS POST
To Connect the Farmer with City Kit
chens in California.

San Francisco, Dec. 30-The Califor-
MIA branch OF the Housewives League.
a national organization, announced, to-
day, plan to lower the cost of liv-
ing. Taking advantage of the new par
cells post system, which goes into eff
feet Jan. /, the housewives will buy
their eggs and garden truck direct
from the farmers, thus eliminating the
profit of the middleman. Lists of farm
ers, and gardeners in all parts of the
state have been compiled and assur-
ances received that hey are willing to
snip their products by parcels post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
DEPosED AS PRIEST.
Rev. DR.. Alfred Mortimer Renowned
Il Ministry-Bishop Offended. a


Philadelphia, Dec. SO.-The Rev Br.s Al
fred Mortimer, who, suddenly resigned.
last week. as rector Of ST Marks Pro-
testant Episcopal church of this city, has
been deposed as a priest, it was an
nounced, today, by Bishop RhineIander.
following the receipt of letter by the
bishop from DR.. Mortimer in which the
latter renounced the ministry. The I'M
frocking took place, yesterday, in the
presence of two priests of the churc..,
in accordance with the canons of the de-
nomination. Notices of the deposition are
being sent to all bishops throughout the
country and to all priests in the diocese
of Pennsylvania.
In making the announcement the bish-
ops secretary said:
The matter is very serious and
must be made known to the ministers
and bishops of the church." This was
the only statement made regarding the
offAnse of the unfrocked clergyman as
the text Of Bishop Rhinelander notice
was not made public.
The resignation of DR.. Mortimer
came as q great surprise. He was one
of the most prominent clergymen in the
city. No explanation for his resigna-
ton was forthcoming from any Off
citl source beyond a statement by
Bishop Rhinelander that the rector had
resigned following a conference with
the bishop in which personal matters
OF serious moment" were considered by
them and that the bishop had coun-
selled the action which DR.. Mortimer
took.
/ Dr.. Mortimer, who is 81 years old, is
staying with a brother in Jersey City.
1t is said he intends to sail for Eng
land shortly. He came to this city from
ENGLAND in 1877 ,4f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
GREEKS MAKE NO PROGRESS.
Advance on Janina Goes SIow-Have
Not Yet Captured Bezina.

London, Dec. 30-The Greek advance
on Janina apparently is making no pro-
gress The Greeks have not yet cap
tured Bezina, the key to Janina, which it
was confidently stated a week or two ago
would be in the hands of the Greeks
forthwith.
Dispatches by way of Vienna even re-
port the defeat of the Greeks and assert
that the Siege of Janina has been raised.
These reports are not confirmed, but the
dispatch from Athens, tonight, embodies
General Sapountzakis' last report an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
1000 PAVING BLOCKS
To Be the First Parcel Post Shipment
From Gary, Ind.

Gary, Ind, Dec. S0.-One thousand
concrete paving blocks. each in a sep
arate stamped parcel, will be the first
instalment of parcels post mail 10
leave this city. Two big drays carrying
the blocks were backed up to the post
office and the local post office force
had to carry the 5000 pounds OF blocks
into the office to have the stamps can
celled. They are being sent out as
samples by the manufactures VINO
found he could send them out cheaper
by Parcels post than by, express,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
CRESCENTS TURN TABLES.
Win From n. G. w, Five BY 81 Pins
In End Game Of Series.

The II. & w. and Crescent bowling
teams met. Monday evening, at the Cast
ner alleys for the second game of the Sc
ries. The result proved somewhat differ
ent from that of the preceding game, for
the crescents turned the tables on their
opponents. Tibbetts of the Crescents,
was high man on both single string and
totals, rolling single of 121 and a total
of POS. The Crcscents won by 81 pins.
This gives one game to each team. The
final game will be rolled, Friday. The
score.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
AUSTRIA MAKES OFFER
To Stop Mobilization if Russia Will
Withdraw from Frontier,

Paris, Dec. 3l.-The Petite Repub-
lique says that the French foreign Of
flee has received information that the
Austrian cabinet has made an offer
to. Russia to stop the mobilization Of
certain Austrian army corps under
speclla conditions. These, it Is under
stod, include the withdrawal of Rus
sian troops from the frontier and the
acceptance of formula of an agree
ment on the question of the Albanian
frontier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

had gathered at the station to greet him.
The President had been playing the game
since the train bearing his party left Ash
ley Junction, three hours before. Mr..
Taft appeared on the rear platform and
chatted with the crowd and also intro
duced Col Goethals as the man who
built the Panama canal.''
1t is expected the Presidents special
will arrive at Washington at 10 o clock
tomorrow morning. The train left here at
9.25 tonight. s& 8aa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
Passes Through Savannah on Way
Home from Canal Zone.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 30.-President
Taft and party passed through Sa-
vannah, this afternoon, in a special
train, en- route to Washington from
Key West, Fla. The train stopped
only long enough to change engines.
The President declined to see any
one.
Members of the Presidents party
said Mr. Taft had been in conference
with Col. George w. Goethals dur
ing the trip from Key West to Sa-
vannah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
A Narrow Escape.

An unknown man had narrow es-
cape from serious injury, Monday
morning, in Depot square. In making
a turn the sleigh capsized and the
mans foot caught in the runner The
horse started to run, dragging the
man some distance, but was stopped
by Warren Tozier in front of Good
rich's restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

recent indictment at New York of Presi-
dent Mellen of the New York, New Haven
d Hartford Railroad and President Cham
berlain and Chairman Smithers of the
Grand Trunk for the alleged violation of
the sherman antitrust law proved. the
attorney general declared, that the laws
of the United States are enforced with
impartiality against capital and labor and
rich and poor alike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
FOR HuMANITYS SAKE
Turks Beg Powers to Stop the Atroci
ties by Invading Armies.

constantinople. Dec so.-several
Turkish senator's have addressed tele-
grains to the European sovereigns call
ing attention to massacres which they
allege continue in Turkeys European
provinces, in spite of the armistice.
The petitioners pray the sovereigns
to intervene in the interests of human
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Additional Parcel Post Zones.

In addition to the zones of the parcels
post. given in Yesterdays journal there
is local zone which includes all the
rural routes running out of Gardiner and
all OF the city covered by carriers. In
this zone the rate is cents for the first
pound and cent per pound, up to IL
pounds. The rural carriers make collec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Gen. Fernandez Surrenders.

Mexico city. Dec. So.-General Louis
Fernandez, who was prominent in
Gen. Orozco's army, surrendered with
200 of his men at Parral, today. ac-
cording to official reports received
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Actual church union, such as waa
advocated by the Federal council OF
the Churches of Christ in America.
held in Chicago. a few weeks ago. Is
finding an illustration in Park Ridge.
a suburb. The Central Methodist
Episcopal church and the First Con-
gregational church have decided to
merge. The last service under the
separate organization was held, Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

The city council at the Monday
evening meeting. awarded the con-
tract for the removal of broWn-tail
moth nests from the trees of the
streets, parks and highways of the
city to Frederick x. Gross of Angus
ia, provided he files a satisfactory
bond for the proper performance of
the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Miss Ruth Bachelor, who has been
visiting her father, Eugene Bachelor,
North street, Farmingdale. left, Monday,
for Amesbury, Mass, where she is in
structress in domestic science, at the
Amesbury High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Funeral of EIvin Lloyd Pcttle.

The funeral of the late Elvin Lloyd Pot
tie was held at 2 =. NJ, Monday, from his
late residence, Clinton street. Rev. i. j..
Lusk officiating. The entombment was
at Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

The Lambda Iota Club will meet,
Tuesday evening, at the home of John
Dill Cobbossee avenue, to watch the
old year8out and the new year in.
Those who wish to ride should take the
730 car fsEutt- EGE sg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

dustrial Relations" and j. b. Geys-
beck, dean of the Denver University
School of Commerce and Accounts,
compared the relative merits of func-
tional and academic education.
The American Historical Associa-
ton held it's annual business meeting.
today, and, in the evening, listened
to papers on American history.
A statement that stand patters
and extreme Socialists such as Syndi-
catists and Industrial Workers of the
World are retarding the progress of
social legislation in the United States, -
was made at meeting, today of the
American Sociological Society by C.
f, Merlin of the University of Chi
cago.
Boston. Dec 30-The various his
torical societies in convention in this
city shifted their activities to Harvard
University. today The American His
torical Society the Mississippi Valley
Historical Association, the American
Economic Association, the American
Political Science Association and the
American Sociological Society all had
important meetings scheduled.
At the Economic Society convention,
where Senator Burton of Ohio had
been selected to preside, the subject
under discussion was banking reform.
a conference on American history was
held by the American Historical So
ciety in Emerson hall.
In Harvard hall the American So
Geological Society listened to addresses
on Social Politics in the United
States and the Basis of Reconstruc-
ton of Economic Theory"
New England and the West" was
the subject for. discussion before the
Mississippi Valley Historical Associa-
ton. while the American Political
Science Association considered papers
on 1.-THE Necessity of a National Bud
get"
Prof. T. n. Carver of Harvard Uni
vcrsity, with "The Redistribution of
Human Talent as his subject, adj
dressed the members of the Efficiency
Society, today. The speaker outlined
economic law, which gives low prices
to commodities existing in abundance
in any one district. and a correspond
ingly high price to scarce commodi-
ties. He pointed out that manufac-
turing any commercial product the
quantity of production is determined
not by the abundant constituent but
the least abundant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Miss Goen Hazard, who has been
passing the. Holiday season with Mrs
w. E. Maxey, returned, Sunday, to her
home in Providence, r. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

W. Roy Mooers returned, Monday.
to his work in Phillips, after visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
NJ. Mooers, Highholborn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Miss Sadie A. Marson, teacher at the
Spears Corner Grammar school, re-
turned, Sunday. from a visit in Rox-
bury, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
President Chats With This Crowd.

Charleston, S. G., Dec. S0-President
Taft, en- route from Key West to Wash
ington, interrupted game of bridge
whist, tonight, at Florence, S. c., long
enough to answer calls of a crowd that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Miss Eta Cutter. who has been visiting
her. father in Randolph. and friends in
Gardiner. returned, Monday, to New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

The Royal Neighors of America will
hold their regular meeting. Wednes-
day evening, Jan. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

S. E. Cordwell and w. l.. Pencil of
Cumberland Mills were visitors, Monday,
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Miss Aline Hazard, who has been
the guest of Mrs. w. e. Robinson. re-
turned, Sunday, to her home in Prov
idenee, r. I. A4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Miss Matte Blanchard is seriously Ill
with pneumonia, at her nome on Church
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

nouncing that the Greek and Turkish
armies at Bezina are maintaining their
respective positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Earl +. Bachelor returned, Monday.
to his studies at the Tufts Dental school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

The condition of Mrs. n. II. Trafton,
who is under treatment at the Augusta
General hospital. is reported as improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

tons, but the city, Parcel Post mail must
be brought to the office. e
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Mrs. Hester Smith.

Mrs. Hester Smith died, Monday
aged 81 years.