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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
AMERICAN UNITARIAN ASSN.
Holds Interesting Meeting, Wednesday
at Boston, With Large Attendance.


Boston, May 22-.The truth is al
ways changing and it should be the
duty of the church to shape new stand
ards of right and wrong, and interpret
them for the community said Lieut.
Gov Robert Luce at the Unitarian
Festival gathering in fremont Temple.
tonight. Several hundred delegates to
the S7th annual meeting of the Arncri-
can Unitarian Association were pres
cent. The speakers spoke in general up
on new phases of truth and declared
il was the function of the SERMON to
improve morals and OF the church to
spread the system of morals among the
people.
Other Sneakers, tonight We're Rev.
Frederick H. GriiHn of Canada George
Hutchinson of Newton, William Suili-
van of Boston and Abdul Bahar III
fendi eff Persia.
The varions affiliated societies met
during the day and carried out inter-
esting programs. The National Alliance
of Unitarian and other Liberal Chris
tian women debated fer some time upon
a suggestion to change the word ma
tional.p Delegates from Canada de.
olared that the word was not accepta-
bic to the people of their side of tht
! line. The matter was finally left III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
GENERAL METHODIST CON-
FERENCE AT MINNEAPOLIS.
DIR. Naphtllal Luccock of Kansas City, Mo-,
Is Fourth Bishop OF Eight to Be Elected
=-Presbyteriansa and UnitariansAre
Also Holding Busy Sessions.

Minneapolis, Mimi, MAY % Or.
Naphtitali Lllecock, pastor OF the Hyde
Park church Kansas city. Mo-. is the
fourth bishop of the eight to be elect
ed at the present session Of the Gener-
al conference OF the Methodist Episco-
pal church here This was the result OF
the 18TH ballot announced. late today.
DIR LuccoclS received 54S votes, "a more
than necessary to elect. Those who
have thus far been elected at the con-
ference are DR.. Homer c. Stuntz, New
York; DR. T. S. Henderson, BROOKLYN;
Or. w. O. Shepard, Chicago, and DR..
Luccoc!S.
William Jennings Bryan in a speech
before the conference reiterated his
recent statement that he is a candidate
for no office and did not expect to be.
II hope" he said. that no unfrfend-
ly newspaper will say that ] am a can
didate for bishop" He urged all church
members to get into politics fer the
benefit of public morality and good
government.
Il got iato politics when young and
expect to stay until I die" he declar-
ed, but | don't want you to believe
that l am or ever expect to be a cam
didate. I can do more by remaining in
politics as a private citizen. .
Automatic retirement of bishops in
stead Of superannuatian by the vote
of the General conference. was advo-
Gated, today in the report of the com
mittee on Episcopaey. The committee
recommends that a bishop at the close
of the General Conference nearest his
I'D birthday be released from his OBJ
legation to travel and from residence
supervision.
Bishop Henry w. Warren, for 80
years bishop, who was retired At the
present session, delivered his farewell
address, today. Bishop John NJ. Wal
den retired. WAS 70 years of age.
brought his comrades on the bishops
board TO tears when he iniimatea that
he probably would not be present when
the next General Conference roll was
called.
Ahsolution of the charges against
those managing Sunday school publi-
cations of teaching higher criticism
was given by the conference. today.
Rev John T. MeFarlan Of New YORK,
head Of the publications appearing be-
fose tie conference during the debate
on the question to re-ahirm his belief
in tie doctrines of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
Men Interested
In ManysSclemes,

New York. May p Intoxicating diree-
tors between the United States Steel
Corporation and numerous railroads ex-
erted no influence to prevent the Me-
Glintic-Marshall-K Co. an indepen-
dent bridge. concern, from obtaining con-
tracts TO biiiId railroad bridges, accord
ing to testimony given by a government
witness today, in the hearing of the
suit 10 dissolve the United States Steel
Corporation under the Sherman anti
tTlFt law.
srhe witness was C. u. Marshall. presi-
dent of the construction company. on
cross examination he named over 20 rail-
ways, some of whose directors are direc-
tors of the United States Steel Corpora
ton, for which his concern built bridges.
In most cases. he said, the American
Bridge Co, a subsidiary of the Steel
Steel Trust competed against his con-
Germ for the contracts G. A. Severance,
counsel for the Steel Corporation, used
this testimony with statements showing
the increase in the McClintie- Marshall
Co.'S. business since 1900 the date of it's
organization and that of the American
Bridge Co, to point out also how an In
dependent concern thrived under the
american Bridge Cos. alleged intent to
monopolize the bridge industry, as charg-
cd by the government Mr.. Severance
got the witness to admit that his COM
papys business increased relatively more
than that Of the American Bridge Co.
Marshall said however, in response to
a question BY Judge Dickinson. the gov
ernment counsel, that there had been
comparatively little growth in most of
the independent firms that were in ex-
istenee at the time the Bridge Company
was organized.
Charles Page Perrin, an iron ore ex-
pert testified briefly, today. In support
of the governments contention that the
Tennessee Coal and Iron properties were
a valuable acquisition of the United
States Steel Corporation on account of
/ the sharpness with which pig iron could
be made from them. Perrin gave similar
testimony before the Stanley Steel in
vestigating committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
A Pleasant Surprise.

The ROYAL Neighbors of America
held its regular meeting, Wednesday
evening, which was largely attended.
Mrs. r. NJ. Bessey, one of the members,
who has rendered the p. C.. r. Club eff
fieicnt service during her stay in this
city, was presented with a silk 6m-
broidered opera bag and handsome
white opera scarf, the presentation
speech being made by Mrs. Frances
Cashier, president Of. the club. Mrs
Bessev, although taken by surprise, re-
piled in fitting manner. thanking the
members for their theughtfulness and
kindness. She is soon to leave town
hef husband having secured position
in New Hampshire. Mrs Annie Ken
Gall was also presented with a silk
umbrella. She also responded, express
ing her thanks and appreciation. The
club will not hold its regular meeting,
this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
Funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Cole.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lizzie
Cole was held, at O'Clock, Wednes-
day afternoon, from the home on Elm
street. Rev John Evans of the Uni
versalist church conducted the services.
The attendance was large, including
Ilaatll Relief Corps, which attended IN
Il body The floral tributes were num-
erous and beautiful, including elabor-
ate designs sent by the Relief Corps
aud the members of the GniVersalist
society Interment was in Oak Grove
cemetery The bearers We're G. O.
Turner. George Gray. f. a. Wads-
worth and II. H. Eldridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
RicHEsoN's REMAINS
Shipped from Boston to His Old Homo
In Virginia.


Boston, May 22.-The body of Clar-
cnee v. 7. Richeson. who vas electro
|cuted, yesterday, for the murder Of
Avis Linneli was shipped back TO Vir-
gina. his native state, tonight, for
burial
Brief funeral services We're held in
the Warren Avenue Baptist church
during the day. The fact was not
generally known and only Richesons
brother and sister, and his COUNSEL
were present as mourners. The SER
vices were conducted by the pastor
|of the church, Rev. Herbert S. John
son, who had acted as spiritual adyis-
er for the convicted man during his
days in the state prison.
Following the services the body was
taken TO an undertakers and embalm-
ed 1t was then carried to the South
station and placed aboard the Federal
Express which left for Washington at
8 o'clock.
Douglas Richeson,s brother had
leharge of the remains. A sister. Miss
| l.. J. Richeson, left the city on an ear
! lier train to avoid attracting attention
at the South station and joined hel
| brother en- route.
| The body of Richeson Will be aker
to Amherst, Va, his old home, for in
terment and the brother and sister
will accompany ii. Whether it will b.
inferred in the family lot beside hi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
DIES is REAL MAD.
Attacks Roosevelt, Champ Clark, Gov,
Wilson and Scares No One.

Washington, May EN- one Of the
most remarkable speeches of the pres
ent session of Congress, Representa-
tive Dies of Texas Democrats, assail-
ed ex-President Roosevelt in bitter
terms, today. and referred in almost as
bitter fashion to the leaders of his own
party, including Speaker Clark aid
Gov Wilson. The latter he alluded To
as "Parson'' Wilson. Mr.. Dies foresaw
tile crumbling of the Republic. the
: eventual rule of the mob and gave as
the causes of this the growth of denl-
agoguerv and tile influx OF ignorant
immigrants from southern Europe. ,
Tracing the history of Rome. Greece,
italy and France and down TO The pres
ent day in Mexico, the Texan explesS-
ed his fervent hope that history
would mol repeat itself under Teddy B"
He prophesied the election of Roose-
welt because his victory in Ohio, yes
terday would sweep the country in the
coming campaign. out of the jungle
comes the lion tanner. his hands reak-
ing with the blood of wild beasts. Cp
goes the cry We want Teddy. We
want Teddy"
Not even La Follette-not even
Cummins is advanced enough. They do
not know the meaning Of progressive
ness" Mr. Dies attributed to .ignor-
anee AT home and eowardice here" his
conviction that the repdblic was go-
ing ahead at the present time more
and more slowly by reason only of
its acquired momentum
He attacked Speaker Clark aud Mr..
Underwood for their alleged failure 10
sustain the cid Democratic principles:
In like vein and for the same reason
he assalled Mr.. Mann and Rep DaizelI
of Pennsylvania for whats he charged
was desertion from their political
faith.
berger is tie biggest man in this
bunch he said. referring To the lone
Socialist member, WHO halls from Wis
eonsin He is heading toward Social
ism, while you are backing away and
into IT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
THE g. HOUR LAW
Extended to Government Contract
Work by the House Bill.

Washington. May 22-An attack on
present legislative tendencies" was
delivered in the Senate today, by Sem
ator Gallinger during debate on the
bill passed by the House extending
the S-hour law 10 labor on government
contracts. Senator Gallinger cited
this measure as a specimen of per
nicious legislation"
4 hope we shall vote promptly on
every measure coming before the
Senate" he continued, "oeeause the
longer we stay here the more harm
Ne small do the country We are to
be asked to tear up the established
principles OF the country ana 30 away
with the Injunction. A member of tho
House has advanced the idea that six
hours is long enough for any man to
work and / suppose that under the
snap OF the whip we win be forced 10
submit even to that
Senators Borah of Idaho and Mar
tine Of New Jersey defended the meas
.ure the latter citing the operation OF
the cight-hour law in New Jersey.
New Jersey Is the headquarter OF
Anarchy commented Senator Gal
llnger a5e is
Yes" admitted MARITIME. "as the
result of the Infamous tariff SYSTEM
which has made a handful of Million
aires in Passaic and Paterson and
produced squalor among their en-
ployes.
several attempts to amend the bill
failed The measure was moi dis
posed of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
Working Out the Evidence
Against Judge Archibald.


ton for him to go out and command
Federal judge to see railway presi-
dent l did. TOO, and could hardly be-
lieve it when Judge Archibald convinced
me-"
Boland told of a breach Of promise
suit against Jacob Surovitz of Oil
plant, Pa. The witness said Williams
told him sprovitz came to him about
january i912} aud offered him; $1,000 If
he would set Judge Archibald to get a
new trial.
+" Ed, the Judge will have you locked
un If you approach, 1 said the witness
continued 1'i #.t
No. lie wontt was Williams re-
ply"
Later he fold me he went to Judge
Archhald and said he could get stoea
TO get the decision changed. He told
me the Judge said that the matter
could be settled for $500 If suroyitz
would marry the girl What are you
going to do with the $500 IL fhesfel-
low marries the grip" william said
he asked the judge. He could not say
Williams also said he told Surovitzs IL
would cost him the $1,000 he had prom
ised him and $500 besides.
The case was before Judge Wilmer,
but Boland insisted sit went through
Judge Archibald"
Later, Boland said, Williams told Silro-
vitz of Judge Archbald's reply in Boz
lands office.
"surovitz refused to pay anything but
the attorneys fees added Boland.
II didn't like to see the word failure
written over that name,s' testified Boz
land. II could have made money in
other business. but / have lost money
to save it," ~
After his cross-exainfnasion, Boiand
was asked about the statement On the
stand by Vice President George p.
BrownelI Of the Erie Railroad coz tkat
Boland might be subjected to pef.itiry IL
he swore to statements he made Iii hss
original charges to Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Meyer regarding the Eric
Railroad
81 didn't hear Mr.. Brownell make The
lremark. but If I had" declared BoIand,
II would have told him that IL my evil
dence resembIed perjury as close as his
did bribery, l would be glad to have the
proper authorities prosecute me-
| Boland testified that Attorney George
Watson of Scranton told him that Judge
Archibald could influence two other
Judges in the commerce court in favor
of the railroads.
| Ibid he give you their names?' asked
Attorney worthington.
Yes" replied the witness, who Offer
ed to communicate the names Instead
he was directed to whisper them to At
torney Worthington and Acting Chair
man Floyd.
The committee adjourned until Monday
without completing Bolands cross-exan-
ination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
TRIANGULAR RACE
To Be Rowed, Tonight, by Cornell,
Harvard and Princeton.

Cambridge. Mass. May ga TRAN
guar rowing race between Cornell
Iriaceton and Harvard Varsity crews
viii take place, tomorrow afternoon
on the Charles river basin over a
course of about one and seven-eighths
miles.
Cornell. with an almost veteran crew
has not been beaten by Harvard in
their annual clashes for several years
1t IS many years since the Orange and
Black crossed oars with the Crimson
What little netting prevailed, tonight
made Cornell the favorite, with Har-
ward second over Princeton by a slight
margin.
Immediately after the Varsity race
which win be rowed at p Nj, the
Cornell and Harvard Freshmen vii
pun over the same course and in this
contest also, the Ithacans had the bet
ter of the betting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
The Local D. A. R.
Elects Its Officers.


Samuel Grant Chapter, y. A. r., held
its annual meeting, Wednesday after
noon, with Miss Sarah Moore, Winter
street. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Regent
Mrs c. NJ. Day: vice regefYt, Mrs. AL
lie Lawrence; secretary, Miss Sarah
Moore; treasurer, Miss Helen Wood
registrar. Mrs. A. T. Reynolds: histo-
rian, Miss Alice Foster; chaplain, Mrs.
r. A. Lapham. The subject of the
meeting was "Some Eminent Men OF
Maine" The chapter has presented a
picture of Betsey Ross making the flag
Ito the Pfummer Street Grammar
school Four new members have been
added in the past year. Refreshments
were served by the hostess.szsAE = fine
time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23


Roland referred to the case in which
the Marion Coal Company was de-
PENDANT in 1908 in Judge Archbald's
court He said that about this time he
C3oland) made complaint 10 the Inter-
state Commerce Commission against
the determinations by the railroads
and that Immediately things began to
move in the case against him." The
way Judge Archibald ordered me to
go ON with this case. convinced me he
wasn't on the level" said Roland. Il
had heard some things about the Judge
from his confidential friends and
began to investigate them"
He detailed the case of Attorney
Wilson to sell the Marion Coal Co, to
the railroads He declared Judge
Archibald had President Truesdale and
Vice President Toemis of the I.acka-
wanna come to Scranton to see Wat
son.
Watson told me" said Boland.
that Truesdale declared at this con-
ference, what is this Judge 10 do in
this case? Is this in the nature of a
hoIqe UP? J refuse to nave anything
70 as with It.
Bgland said he asked Watson why
Il
he was asking the railroad $l6o,oo0 for
the property when his company was
willing TO sell for 100000
We'll we have to settle with Judge
Archibald" Watson was credited with
saving
Il said. I thought the Judge was
helping YOU through friendship con-
tinued Roland
oh, the judge would not take your
watch, but he might take your chain.
Watson replied"
soiand related at length his part in
the negotiations for Katyad celm
bank from the Erie Railroad and smil-
ihgiy acknowledged that he sent r. j.
Williams To interest Judge Archibald in
the matter. The witness was asked il
Williams was ever intoxicated when
dealing with him or Judge Archibald.
.oh, no, Boland answered He was
always in shape TO cali upon the judge.
Williams thought il was a great posi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
MASSACHUSETTS is FIRST
To Ratify Amendment for Election of
Senators by the People.

Boston, May Bly, the favorable
action of the Senate by unanimous
vote, today, Massachusetts is placed in
line as the first state in the Union to
ratify the amendment to the Federal
Constitution for the direct election of
United States senator's.
The resolution was introduced i'm
the House while the measure was
pending in Congress, and the day aft
er its proclamation to the states by
Secretary Knox, the lower branch OF
the Massachusetts Legislature passed
the resolution.
A. legislative committee, today. gave
| a hearing on the Governors message
asking the Legislature to reconsider
Tits adverse action on the resolve fol
"a senatorial preference next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
RICHMOND.

Bridge Academy of Dresden, Wednes-
day. at Cedar Grove lost to / TO Bows
doinham. Batteries: Bridge, Meyers and
Mccoutry: Bowdoinham. Brown and
Black. Umpire, Buker OF Richmond.
Bowdoinham 2 o. 0 $40 % 0--a-ia-s
Bridge .........0 0 0 / o o o 0 0--i- 81
Mrs. James Litch. aged about ~, while
calling at. the shoe factory. about ! 4.
M Wednesday, With 'her daughter. Mrs.
Irving Hedgdon. suffered shock her
left side being affected. She was taken
to her home Her condition IL said to be
serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

Washington, May % With tremb-
ling voice. w. Z. Roland Of Scranton,
Pa. leading aecuser Of Judge Robert
Archibald Of the commerce court told
the House judiciary committee, today,
that the memory Of his little girl led
him to fight the railroads. and Judge
Archibald. about 1904, he said. his
family was blessed with a little girl
and she was named Marion. The
Marion Coal Co, of which he IS presi-
dent, received its name. he said, from
the little girl who is now dead. XII
day he had testified about what he
designated as a conspiracy among
railroads 10 get hold of his eoaI come
'pany property ANA OF their alleged use
of Judge Archibald for that purpose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
BENJAMIN Flanders.

Benjamin Flanders, aged about "
years, died, at 10 A. NJ. Wednesday, at
his home on the Post road. in Richmond,
from the effects of a shock suffered
about a week ago. He had no near rel
atives. but two nieces, Mrs. Or. Gilbert
of Litchfield and Mrs. Frank Coombs OF
Lisbon, and two nephews Arthur and
Dexter White. both of Lisbon, survive
The funeral will be at 10 z. Nj. satur-
day. at the home. Interment will be at
Litchfeld Plains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega-
tional church will hold a Rummage
sale, on Saturday afternoon. at the
Furbush store. 343 Water street.A The
Maids of the Holy Cross of the Con-
gregational church will repeat their
entertainment. at 730, Friday evening.
at the Parish rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

fithe hands of committee TO report,
next year Mrs. Robert II. Davis Of
New York reported that TO new
branches had been added during the
year.
The Lenda Hand Society received the
report of the superintendent of the Ma
tional organization, Miss Annie =.
Brown. who described relief work done
in Labrador, China aud this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
CONDENSED DIsPArcHEs.

+. V. Bowen. 1912. of Buffalo. N. ".
was Wednesday night. at New Haven.
Ca chosen Phi Beta Kappa orator for
the Yale Commencement exercises ia
June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

The Cross shoe for ladies is not the
highest priced among indies shoes, but
take the scribe's word for it, many of
the high qualities are embodied in its
manufacture. Allow d. s. McNaugnton
to show it to you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

Shooting in high wind the Paleface
Gun club OF 10 men. OF Boston, defeat
ed a similar team from the Portland
Qua club. $50 to $50, Wednesday. at
Portland Silas y. Adams of Portland,
The New England champion at singles,
was high gun Of the day with 96 and
Clifford $. Randall of Portland was
second with 90. The Massachusetts
team shot more consistently and there
fore won cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

mother, as the prisoner Wished could
not be definitely aseertained. I'oI
Rieheson, the father some days. since
sent word that he would not allow the
body to be placed in the familyAlot
and there was no authority. tonight,
for any claim that he had. changed his
mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

The Athletic Association of the Gar
diner High school finds that the bills
for repairs on the. grand stand grounds
and other repairs on Quimby ball field
are somewhat larger than was antici-
pated, and as there are not enough
funds to meet the bills subscriptions
are being solicited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

The Womans Christian Circle of the
First fVotist. church viii meet Thurs
| day afternoon, with H. \. Story, Cen
trail street. A fun attendance is de-
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

IT. S Webster, representing tile own
Yers of the property to be taken for the
new Federal building in this city, went
to Portland, Wednesday, to deliver the
abstracts and deeds of the lots To the
proper United States officials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

The Hartman lines at New York have
placed rail and equipment orders
amounting to sl4.0o00OO for 1912 and 1919
delivery, including ITS locomotives, 126
passenger cars. 1904 freight cars and 4s,
752 tons of steel rails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

Herbert Bachelder. fireman ON the
Boston a Maine r. r.. who has been
the guest of his parents, returned,
"Wednesday, 10 Boston, accompanied by
his friends, Miss Gertrude Marsten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
CAPITAL JOTTiNGS.

President TAFT, "Wednesday. sent to
the Senate the following nominations:
Rear admiral OF the navy, Capt. Frank
+. Beatty; surveyor of customs. Port
land, Me, Joshua l.. Chamberlain.