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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
Operators and Miners Conference, Fri
day, Ends in Deadlock New Eng
land Retail Dealers Won't Post
pone Usual Spring Reduction.
DEADLOCK IN NEGOTIATIONS.

New York, March 15-The United
Mine Workers of America sand the
committee of 10 of the anthracite coal
operators ended negotiations here to-
day, in a deadlock. Tonight both sides
declare they are standing firm-the
miners for their demands of 90 per
cent. increase in wages, recognition Of
the union shorter work day and
other concessions, the operators for
three year renewal of the present
agreement, which will terminate at
midnight March 81 Unless an agree
ment is reached by that date, each
side admits $50, 900 hard coal miners in
Pennsylvania will then cease work.
If there is the slightest chance of
compromise before the automatic sus-
pension of work on that date it failed
of expression, today, by either miners
or operators.
President John p. White of the min
ers' organization and his colleagues
said they considered the case hope
less, so far as the avoidance of
suspension is concerned, and prepared
to return to their homes. tomorrow.
They will spend p hours before their
departure in marking time to afford
the operators an opportunity to re-
consider their decision. The operators
committee Of 10. 10 whom the miners
today. a response to the
operators reply. received the reiterat-
ed demands by the, miners without
comment, further than they regretted
the golfers stand. After the sine die
of the conference, George
r Baer, for the operators. notified
President White that the operators
committee would meet the miners at
any time: but that the operators re-
garded the minsrs present demands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
As Chief Of U. S. Bureau
Of Chemistry.
Climax Of Conference, Friday,
With Sec. Of Agriculture.
News Of Resignation a Great Sur.
prise to Official Washington.

Washington, March 15.-Dr. Harvey
W. Wiley left the laboratories of the
bureau of chemistry, tonight, where
for nearly years he had been chief
chemist, no longer a government OFF,
cial, but determined to champion the
cause Of pure food from the ranks Of
the people.
Friction with his superiors and ir-
reconcilable differences of opinion as
to the enforcement of the pure food
and drugs act We're the reasons given
by DR.. Wiley for handing his resigna-
ton to Secretary Wilson of the DEPART
ment of agriculture.
DIR. Wiley will devote the remainder
of his life, according to a statement
issued by him, today. to the Promo
ton of the principles of civic right
eousness and Industrial integrity
which umderlie the fcd and drugs act,
in the hope that it may be administer
ed in the interest of the people at
large instead of that of a compare
lively few mercenary manufacturers
and Dealers
President Taft expressed regret at
the resignation. Secretary Wilson
said DR.. Wiley had been "A valuable
man" DR. Wiley thanks Mr.. Wilson
in his statement for THE personal
kindness and regard shown him." and
likewise expresses his gratitude to
President Taft for generating him,
last summer. relative to alleged irreg-
ularities in employing DR. II. H. Rus
Dy OF New York. DR. Wiley remarks.
however, that though he was contin-
ued in his position after the incident.
he naturally expected that Those
who had made false charges" would
be dismissed
DR.. Wiley speaks in his statement
Of the Interests which We're found
by him to be engaged in the manu-
faeture of misbranded and adulterated
foods and drugs.
'One by one says DIR. Wiley, Il
found that the activities pertaining to
the bureau of chemistry were re-
strieted and various forms of manipu-
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16

Augusta a most cordial welcome.
we a1e proud of our city, proud
OF its business street, the finest in any
city of its size in this or any other
state. We are proud of our excellent
schools, our fine public buildings, our
comfortable homes and profitable bust
ness establishments.
The greatest reason for our being
proud of the city of Augusta is that
here we have hospitable homes and
entefprising business men, and in their
names l extend to YOU most cordial
welcome.
"It is peculiarly fitting that in this
haIF'-
Governor Plaisted had got thus far
Haines of Waterville entered the hall.
Come in, Governor" said the Chief
Executive, and Mr.. Haines. with a
broad smile upon his face. took his
seat amid the laughter OF the mem
bers of the Board Of Trade present
1T is peculiarly fitting that in this
hall we should assemble to discuss
matters relating to the well-being of
the state" the Governor continued.
Il like the man who does things.
like the man who tries to do things,
even if he seems to fail The only
place where no errors are made in
politics, baseball or business, is in the
grand stand
MIR. Nelson of Portland has sent you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
OCEAN BURIAL TODAY.

Havana, March 15.--The hulk of the
battleship Maine will be sent to It's
last resting place at the bottom OF
the sea three miles off the Cuban
coast, tomorrow afternoon. Roses from
the deck will dot the waters as it
sinks, Taps will be sounded and the
cruiser North Carolina win point her
PROV northward to bring the last OF
the bodies of the men who met death
when the Maine was blown up in Ha-
vana harbor, on the night of Feb. 10.
1898. The final arrangements for the
burial of the Maine were made, this
afternoon, when shortly after sun
down the hulk was drawn through a
breach in the cofferdam by the navy
tug Oscola and securely moored to its
outer wall. The operation of getting
the vessel outside the dam was~ef-
fected without the slightest difficulty.
At o'clock this afternoon, the pub
lie was admitted to view the "a plain
caskets containing the remains of 65
members of the crew of the Maine,
which lay in state in the municipal
council chamber of the palace, con-
verified for the present into an impos-
ing mortuary chapel, The walls We're
draped with black and at the upper
end of the chamber a gilded altar
blazed with innumerable WAX candles
in tall silver stands The baskets
We're ranged round the walls of the
room covered with black and draped
with Cuban and American ensigns.
Numerous floral offerings We're laid
on the collins, including wreaths from
the city of Havana, the Cuban navy,
the Spanish War veterans and va
rious societies. The guard of honor
was composed of Cuban artillerymen
and members of the Havana Camp
of the Spanish-American War Veter-
ans.
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
SPRING SCHEDULE APRIL I.

Boston, March 1.-THE retail coal
dealers of New England refused. today,
to postpone until May / the spring
schedule of lower prices for coal, and
the usual changes are expected to go
into effect on April l.
w. A. Clark of Northampton was
reelected president together with all
the other officers of the association, in
Guiding Secretary c. II. Haskell of
Norwich, Conn, and Treasurer Charles
f. Halstead of Springfield. E. J. Doe
of Providence and George A. Sheldon
of Greenfield, Mass. We're made mem
hers of the executive committee for
three years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16

in healthy condition. Our business
street speaks for itself. Our noble
river and our beautiful Kennebec lakes
bring n large tourist business. Our
hotels are prospecting; our people are
busy.
We lead Maine in construction OF
Mae&dam highways and there is being
planned for Augusta this summer the
biggest and best horse trot in America.
Willie local pride cannot resist such
an opportunity to thus briefly blow its
own horn we fully understand that
this state Beard of Trade Is an organ
ization especially designed for the in.
Continued on Page Five}
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
Puts Itself on Record as Favorng Investigation Of
Telephone Service and Rates and for One-cent
Letter PoStage--7he Attendance al Augusta
Largest in the History Of the Board.

The State Board of Trade at its semi
annual session, Friday, at Augusta.
adopted a resolution endorsing a State
bond issue for Good Roads, put itself
on record as favoring an investigation
of telephone rates and service. deelar-
ed for one-eent letter postage, and
passed resolutions in opposition to any
steps towards the abolition or curtail-
ment Of the Portsmouth Kittery navy
yard, as we'll as resolutions against
the use of beam trawl steamers. which
were declared to be a menace to Amer
lean fishermen.
Many interesting papers and reports
were presented and the attendance as
shown by the final report of The com
mittee on credentials was 120. the
largest number of delegates known in
attendance at meeting of the State
Board Of Trade. The visitors We're look
ed after by a committee of the Augusta
Board of Trade, consisting of Blaine
oNtu. u. T. w i1tbAs NgitdiiFS 1NillS-
man and Robert a. Cony, Jr. Covers
We're laid for $50 at the evening ban
quet rendered to the State Board by
the Augusta Beard of Trade at which
Lewis A Burleigh was POSTMASTER
and postprandial speeches were made
by President Beothby of the State
BOARD of Trade. Hon. Herbert NJ
e. Dunnack of the Augusta Beard of
Trade
The illness of Ex-Governor Hill was
alluded To by several of the speakers
and the statement made at the ban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
MASSACHUSETTS
Will Pay Honor to the Ocean Burial oil
the Old Maine.

Boston, March Ex-Governor Foss
issued a proclamation, today, directing
that flags ON all public buildings in the
state be displayed at half staff from
noon until sunset. tomorrow. durint
which time the battleship Maine is to
be sunk off the coast of Cuba. The
proclamation reads:
Whereas, tomorrow. what remains
of the former battleship Maine will be
tCoatinued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
THE WEATHER.
CLEARiNG-MUcH COLDER.

Washington, March 15.-Forecast for
South New England: Clearing ana
much colder, Saturday, cold wave at
night; high west and northwest winds.
Sunday fair; for North New England:
Snow or rain and colder. Saturday.
cold wave at night: high west winds;
Sunday, fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16

Augusta, which, he declared. had been
entirely satisfactory
Continuing, he said: Il believe that
this State Board of Trade should start
an agitation for a public utilities
commission, which will do more than
anything else to put the State of Maine
where it belongs. State control of
water power is something that is COM
ing in The future.
why should not the State Board OF
Trade seek to establish a department
of publicity something like the present
department of labor and Industry If
you come before the Legislature and
ask for 1t, / think you will get It.
You viii find me willing to help you
when | am in and when l am not in.
my friends, Governor Haines and Gov.
Boothby will take hold and help you.
Il cordially welcome you in behalf
of the city of Augusta and in behalf
of the $4,000 good people of the State.
II want to see the water power of the
Kennebec utilized for heating our homes
as well as lighting We do not like to
pay s. ton for coal. We won't do it
when the Kennebec water power is har-
messed.
Believe in yourself The chief product
of Maine. its sturdy citizenship, is al
ready well developed.
Welcome from Local Board.
President T.. C. CARL of the Augusta
Board of Trade in welcoming the visi-
tors said in part:
| am very glad to speak for our
Board a welcome 10 our city. There
is great interest here in Board of
Trade matters and our members were
delighted al your decision to hold your
meeting here We want you TO fully
appreciate the fact that this is your
capital city Of the State of Maine and
that here you are indeed at home and
assembled in your own building.
When l was a boy in York county
thought my grandfather very wise
man. l remember hearing him say
that when he was a boy they used to
say that Gorham was the best town.
ship of farm land in Maine and Farm
instoa second best but that in HIS
opinion the Kennebec valley would
beat them all He then knew all
Maine except it's northern part and I
still have faith in the old mans wis
DOM Fertile farms are a great BUSH
ness asset. More and more are we
learning that prosperous agriculture
is the best baai of city prosperity
That we do sdrne things quite we'll is
SHOWN by unusually large bank re-
sources for city Of our size. Deposits
OF some SIG, Geo indicate that some
of our folks have way of getting the
stuff together.
our postoftce ranks with those in
the largest cities. Our publishing
houses have been developed with wori-
derfui ability and now rank with the
great ones of the Nation.
Local men built our Electric road in
1890 and since that time Augusta men
have built or controlled railroads IN
Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
New York. Illinois, Indiana, Missouri.
Texas, South Dakota and Washington.
our cotton, paper, pulp and shoe In
dustries and our smaller industries are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16

quet by Col. Boothby that a telephone
message had been received from Bos-
ton stating that the Ex-Governor was
much more comfortable was received
with great applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
Boston Forecast.

Boston. March 15.-Forecast for Sat
urday: Fair and much colder: Sunday,
fair, brisk and high westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
STATE OF MAINE.


Whereas, ii is announced that the
remains of the once gallant battleship
Maine, which was sunk in the harbor
of Havana Just prior to the Spanish
American War. for years the sepul
chre of hundreds of American sailor
lads and recently raised in response
TO the demand of the patriotic people
of the United States, is, on Saturday.
March Is. to receive a final and fit
ting burial in an ocean grave off the
coast of Cuba, it seems especially APP
propriate that due recognition of the
event should be given by the great
State whose name the battleship
proudly bore, and |, therefore, direct
that, as a mark of respect to the MEM
DRY of the brave boys who then lost
their lives in the service of their coun-
try. the national flag be displayed at
half mast on all public buildings, in
GLIDING armories of the active militia,
from II o'clock noon, until sunset on
the day of the ocean burial.
Given at the Executive chamber at
Augusta, this fifteenth day of March,
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and twelve, and of the
independence of the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty
sixth.
FREDERICK w. PLAIsTED,
BY the Governor:
CYRUS ". DAVIS.
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
Executive Session 1920 Committee.

But two matters We're acted upon
by the 1920 committee in executive ses-
sion. One was the appointment of 4
special committee to solicit funds for
the improvement of the work of the
1920 committee This special commit
tee consists of T.. NJ. Blanding, Ban
gor; Harry Mansur, Auburn; c. F.
Flagg, Portland; George +. Furbush.
Lewiston; T. c. CARL, Augusta; Guy
Marston, Skewhegan.
II Was voted to issue pamphlet
explaining the purposes OF the Maine
1920 movement, the same to be dis
tributed throughout the entire State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16

Boston. March 15.-The condition of
Former Governor John r Hill of
Maine, chairman of the Republican
National Committee was reported more
comfortable, this noon. Former Gov
ernor Hill is i'll with heart trouble at
a hotel i'm the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
|EX=GOy. Hills
Condition the Same

Boston, March 15.-"Ex- Gov. Hills
condition remains the same" This
bulletin was issued from the bedside
of Former Gov. John +. Hill of Maines
chairman of the Republican National
Committee, late tonight. DIR. George
Carroll Smith. who is attending the
sick man, remained with his patient at
the hotel throughout fhe night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
Opening Session Board of Trade.

Opening Session Board of Trade.
About 120 members of the State
Board of Trade were present when the
morning session opened at 1915 in the
hall of the House of Representatives.
The session was presided over by
President Frederic f. Boothby of
Portland.
Governors Address of Welcome.
The first speaker was Hon. Fred
erick W. Plaisted Governor of Maine.
Coy. Plaisted in his welcoming address
advocated the issuance of a good roads
bond issue, the establishment of a
public utilities commission and de-
partment of publicity something like
the present department of labor and
industry. He said in part.
cit is. a pleasant duty to welcome
you to your own home and also to
welcome YOU to the good city of Au-
gusta. II is my pleasure TO extend to
you in behalf of all the citizens OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-16
OCEAN BURIAL, TODAY, FOR
THE WRECK OF The MAINE.
Will Go to Rest off the Cuban COast==Re=
mains of Dead Will Be Brought North
==Proclamations by Gov. Fredk.
w. Plaisted and Gov. FOss.
THE PROCLAMATiONS.

Governor Fredk. w. Plaisted, late
Friday night, issued the following
proclamation. regarding the observ-
ance, Saturday, of the ocean burial
of the wreck of the battleship Maine,
off the coast of Cuba:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-03-08
Kisses Ethel and Nellie !Martil Sunday

ni.ses Ethel and Nellie lia1tis sand a.;
5sam Martin VA dc guest 10 al u na nv
Look Saturday night and Dpn6ay,g, :. !,
/. sAiesao MArRaret, CQgk visited With
the Misses Marin Sunday last ~ ;, w..
Miss Edith Jones was thu, ,gucst .,1of
Mia: Martin Saturday night. Sic. left
Tor her home near Little Falls Spndav.
.'Ronneys Look v1s,ted, with Edwin
ma. tin Sunday and Monday =, ~.
YMlas Naomi Adkins was the 4ueat Of
Mrs. Rieke SUNDAY last. ;,r,99,'s s,,'@
Ate.; Charles Relke and sister, Rose
Preeelmeyer, also visited their parents
near La>trup Sunday List. :.e,a:,>
Even Chr istenspn. called ON friends
here Monday az be- was 9oir &: to. HIT.
nA.', TO- stry for some time. having
renteq bis piece. to; Walter Zak, VINO
will; II side the: 9 with Ills, taniIy.
John. Chris, ensonj started: Thursday
morning with q .llsd ct housnoiti
goods. for Hoffman, his home. 49,.
Ole Christensen Grove TO Pier
Thursday morning with his father,
Who took the train fyr Hoffman. 49, :
Mrs. Peter Adkins is still improv-
ipg.a.: -: :, -, .
Miss Maize Look and brother,
Rodney, drove Gown to Mr., Pint's
Co., E., Look and wife drove to
Iastrup TO-DAY. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-03-08
URBANsKl SALOON BURNED;

EARLY SATURDAY. morning at yabont
$3.50 o'clock the fifth 6rept tha, week
~as diacovera by Ratrolman, i,eBianc
~ man. soe e. Leo u, oansk, aat'on On; Broad.
grvcery ,st're. IT, had aevlaeutiyl orr
xinated in 'he back enu. Of tue 7laloon
and the place was thick With smoke
when the Hrpastwe ptt was called ont.
After play ing four streams Of water on
tue blaze; the firemen finally got. con.
troll sna kept the flames from spread
ing 10 tho Gendron store 10 the same
block aith' ugh it burned =. itsl way
through the ceiling to; thu. second
story, which, was @upoccupjed ttulng
quite "a little damage, 5hers. The
damage to the. building which. u: the
property of John ;Nertin. TO- estiua,ed
at II 500 anu IL ;c,.er b. by Insurance.
while MIR. Urbanski; places his loss at
s.. 600 with Il. 600 insurance, :,
the building will BIZ repaired.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-03-08
'AUslaAlND

Is March, t;rrAs e. EAtyonices va, / i,
k?nley seallqE, mp gpssdast last. .l;,..T !.
!, .'Ahe itee emakipKaE haeee. which nut ~
1cet1 f9rs the. s4p4dsNE schiUl, .at.f Fred
Lew aplace, aHar veil sttended~. ano
t9sN, ;pnt upse Ia 60 .QuanfitS.uf lea -
fOscArg Aqsl4qd had the misfortune to
to catch 9 KING of tor. rearing =. animaI
which By calls the Gasoline animal The
other DAY. Oscar has ,solBe perfume
tor sale cheap. =. ,,<,.~
8 Th'.pc Stunning was, over 10 TO- e. =.
Str .minK's On stusl ass "Wednesday.
!. angus Thomas purchaser horse on
Same Hot u those , ,sib,,;2 attte ,,tk the
nS!se sac we're August G. st, ominy
Il, 10y 1ope' was seen in Little Fall.
:.John R5a lad the N is , me to , g.,
one =. oi. , H'a'||'nable horses % MONDAY
r,Mfs Mae Thomas; .pt, son, A,uaeRuo,;,
visited = itn NJ. ;; ana Mrs. C6eodo; e
sotrom1n& ~, on Snnday., ,..:]x> -. :,
.Jerry D1roslfr vas 10. TT. Ripi.v
on Friday and bought. q Della, al
cream eenarstvr: Jerry is going into
the dairy buAireks. :,
Ma, The; ,Stromine.. who was on j
the tas; ,e'ck list, is able to b about
M.;t Rof, va p' il, il ,bi. vicinity look.
,n* feF 2 hlle.i girl and found what be
william kppk went to Little Falls q; On
XPxn:t s tfo 'iis; boooe 81, dream q e.,
sePerat3r i |wa!plii il IL Pillagef saturday.
rMEa{ Mae Thomas ~ ID tho sick list.
Gilbert Hanson 10 making posts nov
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-03-08
FLENSBURRG

A.1eh hat::; iD3g!eipandi was wa, ' call.
et r. eG Em s5aSa '! lett Erioay
r'e ar.iyeq Saturday .foE q weeks visit
,whb ME-, Swan, Johnsop.r ,.
Andrew Super. Axel Bsrxstrtn,.
Misses Aazfl and Ruth Schafer and
Swan johnson were Little Falls
Eassengtrs saturday. ..
= Oscar Ber3ssrnm} has bfgun buildib9
bis new d~eIliDg honse.
~, News was, receiver here that the
school house IN section III, was burned
down MONDAY nlRbt.
Mr.. Lunoln arrived here SATURDAY
from the western states. He is ut pres
ent stay,nR with bis nr. tter-in law.
Chdrlle And rs0n, where his fatnilv is.
W. understand that Mr.. Lunuin ex
pects u rent some farm around here.
""1ciechowski Bros. are buying
potatoes
Flenshurg has GOT q depot at last.
One, was, shipped in here last week
ard Is being sput up this week. John
BtrRtsl9ln will act as s;atiou agent.
J; A, kylander made = TRIP to Little
- ne caucus bold in, .,hee' town ball
6sTa !esf Saturday X evening *Hytsss we'll
t t;!S 5hs r. ontce # TOWN e'sft ana saper.
ySsS; L s1aPI Yt4'tetstipasa u =.
es's'!.S 81 ss s'$s; n e ear'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-03-08
CITATION ;FORyHEARING ON PET.
TON FOR ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE CT. C. ANo. .joANsolf

State of Minnesota, County Of Morrison.
In Prubate Court,
!; And; Johnson, Decedent. W
.. The sta.e 9, Minneso4a to allpersons In,
III 81 the of setste Fl said decedent.
filed in this court, REPRESENTING that e.
And: Johnson then, q resident Of the
d fas; interstate on he 9Th day of octc6es:
trstion of his estate be granted to Moiiy
Johneon and the court, having 6xed
ton; o~.~ be@1~
Therefore, You. and Each Of Yonu. are
hereby cited and required to show cause.
+ P1 any yea have: before this court. d Tie
lin the City Of Little Faiie Il, the CoUStx
q g., Morrison. State of Minnesota, On TIE
,a n;,, ,.;ay said petition should not Be
Witness, the Judge iof said C11nsrk aud
Sss Pr, 81 ,a ssid Court. this 18TH day Of Fe
ri, tsee', :E.EE; ;s!aA 4