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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

sunmarily, which has been done, to-
day. The President has also directed
the secretary of agriculture to sus-
pend Mr. Charles NJ. Burns, an EN- .
,)loyee of the weather bureau. pend
ing a further investigation of his case
and take such disciplinary measures
Gs he may deem necessary with such
other employees of the weather bureau
as may be found to have been lnduiy
active in using the public service for
private and personal ends
The Presidents letter to Secretary
Houston directing Mr.. Moore.:j remov-
al vas not made public, but it was
stated at the White House to charge
such Irregularities and misuse of pow
ers as to require the immediate dis
missal of the weather bureau chief in
the interest Of the public service.
tnofficially it was said at the White
Moore secretary of agriculture had
been extensive that members of Con
.gress in various parts of the country
had been eanVassed and that a letter
writing campaign had been conducted
among weather bureau employees
Prof. Moore has been target for at
tack in Congress. A few days ago
Rep. Fowler of Illinois introduced a
resolution calling on the secretary of
agriculture to advise Congress regard
ing the appropriations for official
travelling expenses fer the weather bu-
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
The Maine U.O.G.C.
Elects Its Officers.
ts'NIIu.lIsl

Lewiston, Me-, April 16.-The Grand
Commandery of Maine Of the Golden
Cross in session in this city, today,
elected these officers: Grand Command
cry, Herbert NJ. Mckinney, Portland;
vice commander, Eva Brann, Water
vile; prelate. Catherine Putnam, Port
land; grand keeper of records, f2Sth
term. Horace Mitchell. kittery; grand
treasurer, William Varnam, West
Westbrook: grand herald, J. Walter
Leighton. Gardiner; warder of inner
gate, a. j. Loveioy Bethel; warder oil
outer gate, Leona Brann, Waterville,
trustee for three years, Eugene Har-
rinGton, Rockland; supreme represen-
tatiye. Lottie Smell, Lewiston.
A net gain of $50 has been made dur.
ing the year, this being the largest OF
any district. The total membership ii
Maine, April !, was 3044
Over 200 are in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
| THE 18th ANNUAL
Session Of maineM Methodist
Conference Opens
Al South aris--Bishop Render-
son, Chattanooga, in Charge.
Approval Expressed Of Gov. Ha!nes'
Impeachment Proceedings.

South Paris, Me-, April 16.--The
seth annual session of the Maine Con-
ference of Methodist churches was OPP
ened. today, VITA devotional exercises
and the administering of the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper The con-
ference was formally organized under
the direction of Bishop Theodore s.
Henderson of Chattanooga, Tenn, who
will be in charge of the conference un-
til its conclusion, next Monday morn
ing.
The official visitors assigned to the
conference include Rev. Clarence T.
Wilson of Chicago. Rev Franklin
Hamilton, president CT american Uni
versity at Washington, and Rev. !.
Garland Penn. corresponding secretary
of the Freedoms Aid and Southern
Educational Society.
The organization was perfected by
the choice of conference officers. Rev.
r. A. Rich of Fairfield was chosen
secretary and Rev. B. F. Nelson of
South Portland, treasurer.
Two speakers from Chicago were
heard at the business session. They
we're Rev. Wilbur f. Sheridan, gen.
eral secretary Of the Epworth League.
and Rev. Clarence 7. Wilson. Mr..
Wilson, who spoke on Temperance
declared that prohibition does pro-
hibit in Kansas" and that the worli
is moving toward Maine in temper
ance reforms.
The conference endorsed the i'm
neacl1ment proceedings inaugurated by
Gov. Haines against Maine sheriffs.
An address by A. d. McCrea, presi-
dent of the New York Board of Educa-
ton on THE Aims of the Educational
Board and What Has Been Accom-
pl:shed," was feature of the evening
session.
At the anniversary of the Temper-
ance Society an address. was. .glyen. by
Rev. Clarence True Wilson. national
field representative Of the temperance
Society in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
While the Condition of Pope
Plus Is Grave, His Physicians
Have Not Yet Given Up Hope.

Rome, April 16.-The bulletins issued
by the physicians, today, indicated
that the condition of the Pope is prac-
tieally stationary. The evening bule-
tin was of a more optimistic tone. as
it indicated that the temperature was
normal and that there had been no re-
currence of the usual night fever.
The fact, however, that the bronchial
affection is not tending to resolution
detracts somewhat from the hopeful
character of the report as the occa
SIGNAL paroXysms of coughing is taxing
the strength of the patient. who al
ready has been under great strain
The condition of albumenuria reap
peared and to relieve the kidneys hot
baths have been ordered.
DR.. Andre Amici paid a visit to the
Vatican, at II O'Clock tonight, and, ae-
cording To his announcement, found
only a slight elevation in the tempera-
ture, and other conditions satisfactory.
He reported to Cardinal Merry Del
Val. who personally watches at the
Pope's bedside most of the day and
during the early hours of the night
Land later telephones his observations
connected with the Vatican by special
wire in order to avoid indiscretions.
Further improvement in the Pope's
condition was shown by the fact that
he was able to retain a quantity OF
chicken jelly and that he slept peace
| fully for a considerable time. Early
| in the evening he acknowledged that
he was feeling the benefit of the abso-
lutte rest imposed upon him, and that
he felt more inclined to sleep natural
lly than at any time since his Illness.
| The Pope is extremely concerned II
| the trouble he gives to those around
him, often expressing to them his deef
gratitude, especially those who assist
him at night, repeatedly urging their
to go to bed, and sometimes his In
sistence is so marked that in order {
satisfy him they leave the room.
All his life the Pope has been
great lover of music. The composer
Mgr. Lorenzo Perosi, owes him much
as the Pope aided him to attain sue,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Goodman Rescued
From Off the Rocks
==Seguin Still Ashore.

PASSPORT, Me, April 16.-The revenue
cutter Androscoggin. today, succeeded
in floating the three-masted schooner
w. o. Goodman. which went ashore az
Liberty Point Campobello, yesterday.
The stern of the Goodman was propped
or q ledge and its bow submerged.
Capt. Billiard of the Androscoggin
said, tonight, that he expected to float
The three-masted schooner Seguin,
which is also ashore on Campobelfo is
land. Unfavorable weather has been a
hindrance to the rescue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Snow DIN,
4. Found Guiltyby House.
Charges Of Offering 10 Sell His
Vote Sustained by III 10 1l9.
Expulsion First In History Of n. n.
Observation-Disclosures Eliminated.

Concord, n. H., April 16.-Charges o
Offering to sell his vote, preferred
against Rep. Clifford L. Snow of Man
chester We're upheld by the House o
Representatives, today, and he was or
dered expelled. The vote was III t.
49, Party lines were eliminated in tht
balloting.
The expulsion is the first in the his
tory cf the New Hampshire Legisla.
ture Il followed several hours oil
acrimonious debate, in which the gen.
eral attitude of each of the political
parties in the state toward vote buy
ing came in for harsh comment by op-
position speakers.
Rep. Snow was found guilty by a
specia, investigating committee of nav
ing offered to sell his vote and influ-
er.ce to Gordon Woodbury.. a Demo-
cratic candidate for United States SEN
ator; to Franklin Worcester, Republic
can candidate for Governor, and to FL
mer S. TiIton, Republican candidate
for Governors Council.
He had offered also, ii was claimed,
to deliver the votes of other legislators.
but the committee found that he had
no authority for such delivery.
In an unanimous decision, the com
mittee found that the election Of a
United States senator by the New
Hampshire Legislature Was without
evidence of any actual gale of Votes
Only Two members of the committee
signed the report against Snow, but the
third member, Representative DeMer-
rite of Durham voted, teSiay, III favor
os accepting the report. S
Friends Of the accused nember made
an unsuccessful attemlr To prevent
expulsion by raising the Rolnt that eX-
pulsion required a twe-Ealrds vote. ii
was contended that this as the rule III
the United states Senate.and that this
rule should obtain in New Hampshire
i'll tie absence of "a state law. But
Speaker Britain ruled that the vote
of III to 119 was a clear majority and
that a majority vote should rule.
Snow was not in the chamber when
the Fote Was taken
He was elected to the Legislature
from Ward 3, Manchester, as Repub-
lican. After taking his seat, he en-
rolled with the Progressives, but for
the past several months he has voted
with the Democrats. Democratic Lead
ers directed the fight to prevent eXpul-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

New York, April 1.-THE crew u
the schooner Lottie r. Russell. which
was abandoned 70 miles off Cape Hen
ry, April 10, reached New York, to-
day, on the oil steamer Georgian
Prince. For AZ hours they said, they
had been adrift in the Atlantic, most
of the time and for "a hours in small
open boat surrounded by sharks.
The schooner sailed from Charles
town, S. c., for Philadelphia. last Fri
day. Saturday morning. she was hi
by a terrific gale and high seas and
sprung leak, from which she soon
became waterlogged although all hands
were sent to the pumps. Nearly al
the provisions were swept away an
as the cook could not leave the pumps
the crew of seven men and the Wifi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Close OF NeWbury=
port Presbytery

Portland, Me, April 1.-THE meeting
Of Newburyport Preshytery which
has been in session here. concluded
this evening, with public meeting
when Rev. Howard A. Johnston of Bos-
ton. moderator Of the New England
SYNOD, was the speaker. The meeting
this afternoon, elected as delegates to
the General Presbytery Rev. James \
Craig of Lowell and G. e. Miller o.
Havefhill. Rev. j. W. Smith OF Man
chester. n. H., was elected stated
clerk and treasurer 1t was voted te
hold the fall meeting at Windham
N III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Crew Adrift "a Hours in Small
Boat Surrounded by Sharks.

of the mate lived on only few
mouthfuls of brine soaked bread.
At o'clock, Sunday evening, the
vessel was abandoned. During the
"a hours the crew and the mates wife
were adrift in an open boat, they hal
no water and lived by wetting their
lips with the juice of canned peaches,
of which they had but very small
quantity. The Georgian Prince was
sighted and they were taken off, Mon :
day afternoon. The Lottie r. Russell
was $50 tons burden.
Washington, April 16.-The revenue
cutter Onondaga, today. started on a
search for the three masted schooner
Lottie r, Russell, wrecked and aban-
doned off Cape Hatteras.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Conditions and General Forecast.


Washington, April 1.-THE winds along
the New England coast Will be moderate
north; middle Atlantic coast light TO
moderate and northwest. The disturb
ance that has dominated the weather
conditions over the Middle Atlantic
states since last Monday, has passed to
sea. its center, Wednesday night being
off the New England coast and the
weather has cleared throughout the East
states. There Were, however, rains
within the last "a hours in the Atlantic
states from North Carolina to Massachu-
sets In all other parts of the East the
weather remained fair.
The indications are that the weather
will be generally fair, Thursday and Fri
day. throughout all the country. No inn
portant temperature changes are indicat
ed, although there will be general reac
ton over the region east of the Missis
sippi river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

A bill establishing a new Public
Service Commission of five members,
having control of railroad, street rail-
ways, telegraph and telephone lines
of Massachusetts, was approved, on
Wednesday, by the House committee
on ways and means and was sent TO
the House for a first reading. The bill
abolishes the present Railroad Com
mission, and many of it's provisions
follow closely those of the Interstate
Commerce Commission act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

The Senate of the Connecticut Leg
islature, Wednesday afternoon, pass-
ed resolution calling for an investi-
cation of the charges made by Edward
n Cole of Hartford at recent BAN
qnet that attorneys in the General
Assembly have received retainefs from.
the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad Co. Senator Miner of
New Londcn was named as the mem-
Der from the Senate to investigate
Three members from the House will
be named later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
HE POSITIVELY ASSENTED"
To Keep Message Confidential Asserts
State Attorney.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, April 16.-State's
Attorney Stiles Judson, this afternoon,
replied to the statement made by
Vice President +. j. auckland of the
New Haven road, concerning the al
legged confidential message received by
him relative to the trials of the in
dicted road officials. Mr.. Judson de-
clares that he imposed the condition
that Mr.. auckland should treat his
message as absolutely confidential, IL
which the latter Positively assented.
Mr. Judsons statement concludes:
In betrayal of my confidence and
Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Bates Street
Spring Shirts

In variety of patterns that fastidi-
Gus dressers will want
Perfect sleeve lengths for all. At
tached and detached cuffs. We have
had several lines made with an extra
pair of cuffs, for which there Will be
no extra charge.
Hundreds to choose from, $3.50 and
$500.
We want to show our Model Dollar
Shirts to the man that appreciates a
splendid shirt for medium price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Cardinal Gibbons Is Ready.

Pittsburg, April 16-Cardinal Glib
bons here, tonight, has cancelled all
future engagements. and will leave
as soon as possible for a seaport town,
from where he can embark for Rome
at moments notice. The Cardinal,
with Former Attorney General Charles;
G.. Bonaparte. addressed a local con
vention of Catholic charities here, to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Cardinal o,conneIl Awaits the Word.

Boston, April 16.-Cardinal O'Connell
has made all arrangements to embark
from here or New York immediately
to attend a Consstory in Rome in
event of the Popes death. The Car
dinal is keeping closely in touch with
the bulletins on the Pontiff's condition
and is greatly concerned. Cardinal
OConnell is one of the two Americans
elevated to the cardinalate by Pope
Plus X
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

Memphis, Tenn, April In. Hill Mar
tin. who was intercepted by telegram
as he was about to sail for London to
aid in the search for his brother. Joseph
w. Martin, the missing Memphis cotton
man, is on his way back to Memphis to
aid in Strengthening the affairs of the
Martin-Phillips Co. This statement was
made, today. BY Fontaine Martin. an
other brother. The company now IS in
the hands of a receiver.
Members of the Martin family are firm
in the belief that Joseph w. Martin has
been killed or is held in durance.
1t was stated positively that Martin
had successfully closed deal in Lon
don and expected to wire to his firm
about 100000 to meet certain obligations
about to fall due, and which he would
be unable to be here to meet. This ca
blegram and another stating the time of
his departure from London was the last
heard from the missing man, it was de-
clared. 4 skt'HIVF3y3ISl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Around Disappearance Of
J.W. Martin at London.
Brother, Who Started Thence,
Returning 10 Memphis, Tenn,
Where the Mariin.PhilIips 90. Is In
Bad Financial Straits.

London, April 16.-No' progress is
being made in the Investigation into
the disappearance ofXJoseph WILDER
force Martin of Memphis, Tenn, and
the ceaseless efforts of the police have
failed to throw the slightest light on
the case. 1t is realized that little can
be done until Martins financial posi-
ton and his social relations are clear
ed up. and the investigation S now talk
ing this direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

New York, April 16.-The American
and the Martin mystery demanded at
tention. today. owing to the fact tina.
Hill Martin, brother of the man for
whom the London police are searching,
apparently had dropped out of sight.
About A. NJ, Hill Martin was aboard
a steamship ready to sail for Eng
land when a telegram from Memphis
caused him to abandon the trip. He
left the steamer Immediately.
Mr.. Martin did not disclose what the
Memphis message told him. He said as
he left the steamer that he intended to
return to Memphis, but did not say when
he would do so. No trace of his where
abouts could be found, today nor of his
nephew, Fl. Martin Dunscomb who ac-
coynpanied him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington, April 16.-Forecast Tor
northern New England: Fair, Thursday
and Friday. light to moderate north
winds. Southern New England ana east
New York: Fair aud somewhat warmer,
Thursday; Friday, fair light To moder-
ate north and northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

Princess Louise of Belgium was
condemned, Wednesday, by the civii
court at Paris, to pay $40 Tor a doz :
en- parasols she had bought, between
MAY II and July Z, 1911, one for eacn
of IL dresses. The most expensive
parasol cost $140
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

1t is officially announced at Toxic,
Japan. that arrangements have been
concluded for the issue in Paris of a
Japanese loan of $3S,500,0oO at D per
cent. Thirty-five million dollars OF
this amount is to be allotted 20 the
redemption of railroad bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Stearns' POint-Ice
Houses Burning.

Richmond, Me, April 17.--l2,45 A. NJ.
Dresden, just below the ferry. are
burning. They are owned by the Ans
erican Ice Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

Dr Mary Walker called at the White
House, Wednesday, to ask President
Wilson to appoint her commissioner oil
pensions. Assistant Secretary Brahahy
took charge of her application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Boston Forecast.

Boston, April l6.-Foreeast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair with rising tempera'
ture, Thursday and Friday; moderate va
riable winds.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13
Bank Statement

No. 1857.
onacial statement of the financial condition
of the Lomax & Standby Bank. at Laclede,
State of Missouri. at the close Of business on
the 4th day of June. 1918. published IN the
IACLEDE BLADE, a newspaper printed and
nublished at Laclede. State of Missouri. on the
IQth dar of June. 1918
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13
W. c. T. u. Growing

The Laclede w. G. T. U. has
just closed a successful campaign
for new members, as result Of
which twenty-nine names have
been added to the organization.
Never before has the Union had so
hopeful an outlook. AT the last
regular meeting held at the home
Of Mrs. S. NJ. Brown arrangements
we're made for a medal contest.
Our neighboring towns have been
holding these contests, and thereby
have won quite a good reputation
for good speakers. We feel sure
that Laclede talent is every biz as
good-in fact, when it comes to
winning The gold medal we think
it win prove better. Further notice
regarding this contest viii Be
given IN the columns Of the
Blade. x
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13
A. R. e. Meeting

The A. R. G. met with their
secretary, Miss Laura Love, Tues
day evening, June 10. Mrs. G.
3. Hilton was leader for the even
ing and the lesson was the fourth
chapter of "Egypt's History and
Monuments" 1t was a pleasure
to have present on this occasion
Mrs. Abbie Gould of Colorado
Springs, Colo, a former member.
Guests of the evening were Mrs.
N. F. Clay, Mrs. A. S. Byrd, Mrs.
E. E. Gould, Miss Ella Ong and
Miss Daisy Rankin. The hostess
served delicious refreshments.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13
ALFALFA SPECIAL CANCELLED


H. G. Lomax yesterday received
the following self-explanatory letter
from j. B. Lamson, agriculturist
for the Burlington Route:
Lam very sorry to inform you
that due to lack of interest from
other towns along our line in your
territory it will be impossible for
us to run our alfalfa special through
your town. You have responded
well to our first invitation and
wish to thank you very much for
your interest and the preliminary
work you have done. 1t is to be
regretted that other towns in your
territory did not respond in the
same manner, 1t is not practicable
for US to operate a train where we
would have such few stops.
Regretting that We will be un-
able to visit your town and hoping
that we may have the pleasure of
assisting you in campaign in the
future, am, Very truly yours. "
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13

The corner stone of the new
court house at Linneus was laid
with appropriate ceremonies last
Thursday afternoon, in the
presence of a crowd estimated at
three thousand. The ceremonial
rites of the Masonic order were
carried out under the direction of
Hon. 6. G. Bigger, past grand
master, assisted by a large number
Of frOfficers of the order from over
the county. Music was furnished
by the Browning Band, the Linn
Quartette of Brookfeld, the WOhna
orchestra and a Linneus chorus.
Addresses were made by G. G.
Bigger, A. L. Burns, Major Mul-
lins and G. M. -Kendrick. Quite a
number from Laclede attended the
ceremony.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13

CHIILIeoTHE, Nor June 10. =
The funeral Of DIR. j. T. Stephen
son, fifty-five years old, a we'll
known physician and druggist of
Tina, near, here, who committed
suicide by shooting himself in the
head with a revolver, was held
today. pad
The suicide of DIR. Stephenson
caused a profound sensation in
Tina and in the south part Of
Livingston county, where he was
known.
DR.. Stephenson came down to
his work, apparently in his usual
good health and spirits. A few
minutes later a pistol shot was
heard in the rear of the drug store.
When persons reached the rear of
the store they found the physician
lying in a pool of blood behind the
prescription case. A 32-caIiber
revolver with one chamber empty
was at his side.
No reason can be assigned for
the suicide. His home life was
pleasant and his financial affairs
were in good condition. He is
survived by a widow and two
children, a SOP and daughter,
He was formerly engaged in the
drug business at Brunswick, New
Cambria, LacIede and other north
Missouri towns.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-06-13
Home-Cathering Picnic

The family of j. w. Lomax,
with a few friends, spent Tuesday
in the woods near the covered
bridge. This was really a family
reunion, as it was the first time
they had all been together in four
years. They drove out in the
morning in cars and enjoyed the
entire day feasting, kodaking,
playing games, fishing and walk
ing.
Those present, besides the fami-
ly, were Mrs. c.. S. Artlip of St.
Joseph, Mrs. George Lord and
daughter, Miss Gladys, of Brook
field, Miss Edith Callahan of Den
ison, Texas, and Miss Edna Shanks
of Clayton, Ill. The party return
ed late in the evening, after spend
ing a most delightful day.