davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
British Lords Reject Home
Rule Bill, go to 90, Just as
Expected--Nothing Startling.

London Jan. 30.-After four days
discussion the House of Lords, tonight,
rejected the home rule bill, 326 to SO.
The result was a foregone conclusion.
The speeches aroused little interest
because, as the Earl of Salisbury pa
thetieallY observed, the Position of
the House was now that of an ordi-
nary debating club, the peers could ex-
press their views and reject the bill,
but they could not prevent it from be-
coming law
Nevertheless, the largest muster of
peers since the fateful evening they
passed the Parliament bill assembled
in the House and bejewelled peeresses
thronged the side galleries.
Lord Lansdowne wound up the date
for the opposition; Lord Morley of
Blackburn for the government.
The scene was altogether lacking
in the dramatic excitement which ac-
companied the Lords rejection of Mr.
Gladstone's bill in 1893 by far larger
majority, 37S. The attendance of peers
was quite slack until a couple of hours
before division was taken and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
HOUSE AND SENATE.

The many lady visitors to the Cap
itol Thursday morning, found little to
interest them in the 50-minute session
of the House which was devoted To
routine business alone. During the
droning introduction and reading of
resolves and bills it was a relief when
the cry of Papa" echoed through the
chamber. the appeal coming from a
little girl in the rear of the House. A
smile passed over the faces of the
lawmakers. The bill to render more
sanitary the gully in the State Park
to the East and across the street from
the Capitol to turf the terraces ond
for general landscape work on the
Park was referred TO committee on
public buildings and grounds The
Van BpFen Bridge building had pas
sage and the joint resolution with re-
gard TO protection of game birds and
insee;iveroHs birds received a passage
and vas ordered to be sent to proper
authorities of the United States and
Of the various states. The Bath bill
to assess property owners for street
improvements was sent to Committee
on legal affairs. Change of name of
Eastern Maine Hospital was endorsed
as deserving of passage.
House Gossip.
representative Spencer is claimed to
be the greatest book worm of the
House
Former President of the Senate Ma
than Clifford was visitor in the
House, Thursday as was also the
mighty deer hunter, Editor Norton of
Portland's Lively Express.
The bin to aid Names longest
bridge, that at Wiscasset, was ordered
printed.
Legislators We're generally pleased
to see the snow. Nearly all either have
been or are sufferers from colds this
winter and they igare that the snow
will effect cures by covering up the
dust and ground
Invitations to the reception. Tuesday
evening next, in City hall by the cit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
TURKS REPLY TO POWERS
MAY MEAN COMPROMISE.
Ready to Cede Part of Adrianople==Ques=
ton of Islands Occupied by the Allies
Left with the POwers==Balkans
DenOunCe the ArmistiCe.
THE WAR CLOUD.

London. Jan. 30.-The curtain may
rise on the second act of the Balkan
war, next Monday. The Allies denounc-
ed the armistice, at o'clock tonight,
and If events take the prescribed
course. the bombardment of Adriano-
pie win follow. after an interval of
four days Indeed, the bombardment
has been scheduled, for o'clock Mon
day evening. Yet. even at this 18th
houl, was is in no wise assured only
9 few hours before the Allies pro-
claimed their momentous decision. the
ottoman government presented its re-
ply to the joint note of thS Powers
of Jan. Il. Never has a diplomatic
problem taken such swift and sur
prising changes as these negotiations
for peace.
The Young Turks. who seized the
government With shouts of defiance.
have undergone marvellous trans
tormation. Instead of drawing the bat
''e line at the question of surrendering
Adrianople. they offer compromise,
which comes so near meeting the Bull
garian demands that a settlement
should not he impossible and they
leave the Aegean islands TO the dispo-
sition of the Powers.
The difference between what Con-
stantinople is ready to give and what
Bulgaria is ready TO accept has been
reduced to ouch small proportions that
even some of the Balkan delegates be-
Geve a compromise may yet be found.
Constantinople now asks simply the
retention of that section of Adrianoplc
where the Holy Shrines are situated.
bulgaria always meant to leave the
mosques and shrines to Turkey and
even to confer the right of extra terri
terry, thus giving them something of
the status of the Vatican in Rome. The
vital differences between the two ma
tions amount merely to Turkeys de-
manding the shrines and the sections
surrounding them.
The Thraeean frontier line, therefore
with the exception of the town of Adri-
anope. has been practically agreed to
as Turkey is ready to leave to the Powers
the disposition of the land on the right
Confined on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
Messrs. Mellen, Chamberlain
And Smithers Again Indicted,

New York. Jan. 30.-Charles S. Mel
len, president OF the New York, New
Haven & Hartford, and E. j. Chamber
lain and Aldred w. Smithers. president
and chairman respectively, of the
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, We're
re-indlcted today, by the federal grand
jury for violation OF the Sherman an
ti-trust Jaw in connection with an al
legged monopolistic agreement between
the New Haven and Grand Trunk.
The indictments supercede those
returned, several weeks ago and at
tackled by the defense.
Assistant Attorney General Adkins
announced that he would make every
possible effort to have the case tried
by the middle of February.
]. e. Dalrymple, vice president OF
the Grand Trunk, and Benjamin
Campbell, vice president of the New
Haven, are named in the body of the
Indictment as eo-conspirators with
Mellen. Chamberlain and Smithers, but
were not indicted because they obtain
ed immunity by testifying before the
grand jury
As in the previous indictment,
Messrs. Mellen, Chamberlain and
Smithers are charged with violation of
the criminal clause of the antitrust
law in connection with the traffic
agreement made between the two
roads october last. The indictments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31

A widow of his city. son. Charles
Herbert Pepper. amArtist, of Concord,
Mass. two daughters. Mrs. Jesse L.
Padelford of Seattle, Wash. and Mrs.
Everett W. Narney of Philadelphia
Pa. survive. The funeral services
will be held Al the First Baptist
church. at 11.So. Saturday morning,
with Rev. +. c. Whittemore officiating.
George Dana Boardman Pepper. d..
D.. Ii. d, was born in Ware, Mass.
Feb. .. 1898, The son of John and
Eunice Hutchinson Pepper. He was
educated in Williston Seminary. East
Hampton, Mass, the Amherst College
where ne was graduated in 1857, and
at Newton Theological Institution, fin
ishing the fun course in 1860.
He was ordained as pastor Of the
First Baptist church of Waterville.
Sept. 6, 1860. The same year he was
married to Miss Annie Grassie of Boil
ton. Mass. After an able and success
full pastorate in Waterville. covering
the period of the Civil War, Mr.. Pep
per resigned in 1865. to become pro-
fessor of Ecclesiastical History at
Newton Theological Institution He
remained until 1868, when he became
professor of Systematic Theology at
Grocer Theological Seminary. which
position ne acceptably and honorably
filled for i years.
In 1882, he became president OF
Colby College and Professor of Nor
al and Intellectual Philosophy. Dur
ing the years of his presidency. he
was revered for his character ana
ability, and loved for his kindness of
heart
From 1880 to 1892, he was acting pas
tor Of the Saco Baptist church, in the
latter year he returned TO Waterville
Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
CASTRO IS
DENIED ENTRY TO US.
He persistentIy Refused to Answer
Whether, While President OF Vene=
zuela, Was Party to Killing of
Gen. Paredez, Captured as Rebel.

Washington. Jan. 20.-Cipriano Cas-
tro. former President OF Venezuela,
was. today, denied admission to the
United states a S visitor. by Charles
NageI. secretary of commerce and la
Dor The Venezuelan's unwavering re-
fusal TO answer the question whether
while President of his country he was
a party to the killing of Gen. Paredez,
was the cause of Secretary Nagefs or
der for his deportation.
The cabinet ministers sustained the
adverse report Of the immigration au-
thorities against Castro, on the ground
that his declination to answer may
in itself constitute an admission by
conduct Of the commission of fell
ony. The immigration law bars from
entry any person convicted of or ad-
hitting the commission Of Il crime in
voiving moral turpitude. providing It
is net purely political offence. The
secretary hem that the murder Of Par
redez was not Il purely political crime.
Further. the secretary declared that
an alien was compelled To answer
Yes or No any pertinent question
regarding his admissibility II permit
ted 10 refuse he maintained that the
immigration service might just as well
adjourn
The alleged information against Cas-
tro was furnished the department Of
commerce and labor by the state de-
partment. and Secretary Nagel in his
decision frankly admits that but for
the state departments action. Castro
probably would have been admitted
without question. "Cipriano Gastros
former position as President of Nene-
zuela, he added, would. under ordf-
nary circumstances, have furnished
further inducement for such action.
The Immigration bureau. ne declared,
had followed the same course in this
case DIS that pursued in any other
where. official warning had been given
regarding the character of an alien.
1T is officially charged, said Mr.
Nagel. that Castro, while President Of
Venezuela and in fun possession Of the
authority of that state. directed the
killing Of ParedeZ. without trial or
hearing of any kind. Paredez at that
time having been made a prisoner
while engaged in revolt against
Castro"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31

The information that Castro order
ed the killing of the general undcr
these circumstances, MIR. Nagel de-
clares to be specific and confirmed By
authenticated copies of original tele-
grams. The secretary admitted that
decisions in extradition cases seem to
hold that such a crime would be po-
itical, Although this view has been
questioned by high authority Con-
sideration, he added, must be given
TO the fact that the alleged offence
was not committed by a person en-
gagged in a revolution against con-
stItuted authority, but BY the Pres
ident of the Republic in full control oe
the authority Of the state. who denied
the benefit Of the VERY law which he
was charged to preserve. Also the
secretary pointed OUT that the immi-
grafton law VAS amended in 1903 so
as to exempt offences Purely politi-
cal, and not involving moral turpi-
tude"
I cannot assume said Mr.. NageI.
That any act of violence. committed
by the highest authority Of the state,
curing a disturbance in disregard of
So4S1tuteu authority must under all
circumstances be regarded as purely
political and not involving moral tur-
pitude. # such q conclusion we're TO
be accepted, then burning at the stake.
or sabjectins a victim to torture, or
indeed any offence committed by an
official in charge would satisfy the
exception, provided the act is commit
ted during political activity and
against the participant"
Regarding the broader question rs
to the right Of an alien to answer
7Weii-direeted questions to determine
his odmissibility, the secretary holds
That the recognition of that privilege
would result virtually in the admis-
sion Of all aliens because of the fail.
ure Of proof against them. He dis
agrees with the contention that the
admission Of the commission of a fell
ony cannot be forced under the imlni-
grafton law. but must be voluntary.
The alien is not in criminal
court where he might stand upon his
rights and refuse to make d eenfes-
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
YOUNG TURKS NOTE

Constantiuople. Jan. 90.-In its reply
to the joint note of the Powers, the
Young Turk government asserts it
self boldly. Apart from proposals to
divide Adrianople and plea for the
retention of the Aegean islands. the
new governments takes advantage of
the occasion to press for relief from
the letters of tariff and foreigners eX-
ira territorial rights, under which the
Turks have long chafed.
The Ottoman government does not
hesitate to recognize that the conclu-
sion of peace corresponds with the
hopes and interest of all says the
note, land that it is desirable to put
an end as soon as possible to a strug-
gle which it in no way provoked.
THE imperial government has al
ready given undeniable proofs of a
conciliato spirit by consenting to
immediate sacrifices. Adrianople be-
ing an essentially a Mussulman town
and the second capital in Turkey, and
therefore indissolubly bound up with
the empire, the mere rumor of its
cession provoked a sentiment of repro
baton, throughout the country. and
StiOuStu SUCH 1t CllIlidA do " "a III >
about the resignation of the last cabi-
net.
THE Turkish government is willing.
as a final proof of its disposition to
lay itself in the hands of the Powers
regarding that part of Adrianople sit
uated on the right bank of the Maritsa
river. The Mosques and historic mon
uments are on the left bank and the
retention of that section is a necessity,
which the government cannot fail TO
take account of without exposing the
country to a connection which might
rise in the gravest consequences.
Regarding the Aegean islands, the
argument is set forth that those near
est the Dardanelles are Indispensable
to the defence Of the capital, while the
Others forming an integral part OF
Asia Minor. are no less Indispensable
to the security of the Asiatic posses
sion. Any dimunition Of Turkish au-
thority, therefore, would transform
them into centers of agitation. which
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31

speeches failed to infuse new life into
the Well worn arguments
Lord Morley in closing the debate,
remarked the absence of the ferocity
which characterized the debates on
the Gladstonian measures and reply
ing to Lord Lansdownes warning that
the giving Of home rule to ireland
would he a menace to England. if
England ever We're involved in serious
international trouble, reminded Lord
Lansdowne that his own land policy
would give Ireland cash or credit to
the extent of e200,000,000 British
money and that Lord Lansdowne
would scarcely be likely to do that
if he really believed that Ireland was
likely to become England's enemy.
Lord Curzon in a speech earlier in
the evening also referred to the list
lessness of the public had shown of
the bill and to The deplorable and
unutterable fairness of the debates in
the House of Commons.
The division was on party lines,
practically the whole of the Episcopal
bench voting against the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
THURSDAY, IN THE SENATE.

AS result of the action of the
House in Indefinitely postponing the
resolve to pay the expenses of the
Governor and his staff to the Presi-
Dental inauguration, the Senate, on
motion Of Senator Boynton, receded
from its action whereby the resolve
was passed in the upper house, Tues
day. and eoncurred with the House.
out of my respect for the genial sem
ator from Aroostook, Senator Milliken,
| move that we recede from the action
whereby this resolve was passed and
concur with the House. said Senator
Boynton in making his motion.
Another note of economy was sound
ed in the Senate, Thursday morning,
unofIio tally from the Governor. The
resolve for the building of a highway
bridge across Moose river in Jackman
plantation, Somerset county, came up
for its second reading. Senator Bur-
leigh of Aroostook tabled it. At this,
Senator Colby Of Somerset, asked the
senator from Aroostook what time he
would assign for the consideration of
the order.
In a talk with the Governor" said
Senator Burleigh, "he told me that he
thought it best this matter be held up.
He thinks there should be cutting
down of appropriations in many
things. He wanted this held up until
it was determined just how the money
was holding out
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
The Suffragettes to Fight
Harder and Harder.
British Labor Party Declares in
Favor Of Woman Suffrage.
Disturbances at Dundee, Scotland
Premier AsquIih the Object.

London, Jan. 30.-Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst, in speech at a meeting
of the Women Social and Political
Union, tonight, said the Militant Suf-
fragettes intended TO carry on the fight
with increasingly effective methods
until the vote was granted to women.
They were obliged to strike the enemy,
the government. through other people.
but she explained that that was al
ways necessary In revolutionary war;
fare. Whatever was done she would
take the full responsibility.
General Mrs. Flora Drummond,
who was sentenced to IA days in jail,
yesterday, for her attempt to force her
way into the House of Commons to
interview Chancellor Lloyd-George,
was released, today, some unknown
person paying her fine.
The British Labor party, Thursday.
officially declared itself in favor of
woman suffrage. BY a vote of $50
against 437 a conference of the repre-
sentatives of most trade unions of the
United Kingdom, now sitting in Lon
don, adopted a resolution instructing
the labor members of Parliament to
oppose any franchise bill in which
women were not included.
The significance of this action is
very great. The trades unions in the
United Kingdom comprise between
100000 and 100000 members. nearly
all of whom are electors and these
would carry enormous weight in case
woman suffrage were made a plank in
the program of any party at a general
election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

f. l.. Siegel who "grubstakedn hun
dreds of prospectors, during the last 30
years, died. Wednesday, at Denver. COLI
leaving an estate valued at 100000 In
addition to mining he was largely inter-
ested in livestock and water power COM
panies.
Members of the q families whose bread
earners with others have been on strike
against the Warren cotton mills of the
Thorndike Co. at West Warren. Mass.
for 10 weeks past, left for Danelson, Ct,
Thursday. They stated that they had
been promised employment in new cot
ton mill in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31

found, today, Mr.. Adkins says. are
broader in scope than those which
they supersede.
While the new indictment contains
several counts" Mr.. Adkins said, iii
is in substance the same as the old.
The attorney general has retained
William Rand, Jr., in the case and 1t
is our intention to bring the case to
trial at the earliest practicable mo-
ment, by the middle of February if
possible.
The validity of the previous indict-
ment was attacked by counsel for Mr.
Mellen on the ground that it had been
returned by a grand jury, one of whose
members resided in New Jersey outside
the courts jurisdiction. subsequently
this grand jury was discharged and the
entire case was placed again before the
new grand jury which succeeded it. 1t
was the latter body which returned the
indictments handed down, today.
The defendants will be arraigned in
court, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
SAN DIEGO MEMORIAL.

The State of Maine Society of San
Diego, Cal, viii ask the Maine Legis.
lature at the present session for a
STATE of Maine building for the 1915
exposition to be held in that place. A
letter from the president of the society
to the editor CT the Kennebee Journal
says:
Since this memorial was prepared
for circulation for signatures, we have
been fortunate enough to secure the
permission of the park commissioners
here to allow the state of Maine build
ing to remain permanently after the
fair as a home for the State Of Maine
Society and I'LL Maine people, without
any rental or expenses therefor.
This feature in itself. in my jndg-
mont is a mighty strong argument in
favor of Maine making IN appropria-
ton. as the benefits which will be de-
rived by Maine. will not only last dur
ir & the Fair, but for all time, as we
proposed to keep in the building as
many of the Exposition exhibits and
relics as possible and add others there
to from time To time, and keep the
building open to the public certain
hours of the day"
The memorials signed by 20S names
of residents of san Diego. and also
giving their former addresses in Maine.
The text follows:
To the Honorable Governor and
Members Of the Legislature of the
State of Maine, Greeting;
The undersigned former residents of
the State of Maine now living in the
city and county of San Diego, Cali
fornia. desire to direct YOUR attention
TO the great International Exposition
that will be held in the city of san Di
ego. during the entire year of 1915, to
commemorate the Opening Of the Pa
mama Canal
This exposition. known as the Pana-
ma California Exposition IS being de-
voted largely toward exploiting better
commercial Industrial and financial re-
lations with the South and Central
Continued on Page Nine)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
c. D. B. PEPPER.
Former President Of Colby
College Is Dead.
Long and Able Career as an
Educator and Minister.
Head Of Colby, l882.90.-0ne of
WaterviIie's Oldest Citizens.

Waterville, Ne, Jan. 30.-(SpeciaD.
DR.. George Dana Boardman Pep
per, a former president of Colby Col
lege and former pastor of the Water
vile First Baptist church, passed
away, Thursday evening, after a long
illness at his home on Pleasant street
He had been i'll for a long time, and
no change took place until a few days
ago, since which time he had been i'll
a state of Inconsistencies up to the
time the end came.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
ECONOMY IN APPROPRIATIONS
MUST Be STRICTLY OBSERVED.
Gov. Haines Gives WordCommittee Hearings on the
Change of State Elections, Regulation Of Dentistry,
Change in Mortgage Law, Roads and Bridges
SanDiego Wants Maine Building at Exposition.

Council and members of the Legisla-
ture. We're received, Thursday.
The first of series of three assem-
blies by Augusta citizens for members
of the Legislature and ladies, was
held. Thursday evening, at the Au-
gusta House.
In the House Chamber. Wednesday
evening. Herbert Myrick of Spring
field, Mass, lcetured on "Conserva-
ton under the auspices of the State
Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Jan. 30.-The winds
along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts sill be moderate south
and southwest. Temperatures have
risen decidedly over the east portion
of the country and are much above
the seasonal average. A disturbance
which is central, tonight, over Lake
Michigan will move east northeast
ward, attended by SHOWS and rains
over the north districts. east of the
Mississippi river, by Friday night and
it will be followed by fair weather that
will extend to the coast, by Saturday
night. Rapidly falling temperatures
will quickly follow the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-31
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY-WARME Err.

Washington Jan. 3O.-For New Eng
land: Increasing cloudiness and warm
er. Friday; rain or snow at night or
Saturday; colder Saturday; moder-
ate to brisk south and southwest
winds. East New York: Increasing
cloudiness aud warmer, Friday, rain
at night or Saturday: colder. Sat
urday; moderate to brisk south winds
shifting TO northwest, Saturday.