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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
No Clue in East
Steuben Mystery

Steuben, Me-, Dec mo trace of Mrs.
Ella Pinkham of East Steuben, who left
her home, Tuesday, can be found. Lo-
renzo Written was the last person who
saw her when he called there for her
order at 10 o'clock, Tuesday, and found
her combing her hair
She talked and laughed and everything
seemed all right. AT Il o'clock when Mrs,
Atwater went to the house she found a
note on the door saying Il am gone"
Wednesday, when Mrs. Mamie Burk,
who has been visiting her brother, went
to bid Mrs. Pinkham goodbye, also saw
the note.
AS Mrs Pinkham is lame and never
goes far from home 1t looked strange
so Mrs Atwater wrote to her daughters
in Bangor to see If she had gone there
to spend Thanksgiving although it would
be unusual.
Word came back NO; search the
house,
Jesse Stevens on entering the house
found another note saying Have gone
on my visit. Have a free pass and am
going right along; don't look for me
back until after Christmas"
A package was waiting for each of the
children with what she wanted them to
have of her personal belongings. When
they arrived, Friday, they found each
package also contained a letter. saying
goodbye She had planned this since
last fall and was going for a long rest
She left S. for her two unmarried daugn-
tiers and 81 for the son and wished she
might have done more One other daugh-
ter is married. Her husband. Winfred
Pinkham. is with Capt. Josiah Bunker
and is expected home at any time.
Mrs. Pinkham lived alone when her
husband was away and the neighbors
believe she laid her plans carefully
When she knew it would only take fair
wind to bring the vessel from Cranberry
Isles, she evidently put the house In per-
feet order, cooked for her husbands ar
rival, put down all the grain she had
for the hens, locked the door and disap-
peared.
Nothing is missing from the house but
her suit of underwear and calico wrap
per. not even her hat.
The weather was cold and in her con-
dition she would not long survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02

cd to Mr. Smith, and, shaking his f1n-
ger in that gentleman's direction, dar-
ed him to take the stand.
This challenge, also, was ignored by
the prosecution.
Among the other witnesses during
the day were a travelling night watch,
the superintendent of nurses, pastor,
two undertakers, attendants and the
head farmer,-all supporting DR.. Mill
ler's administration. The farmer de-
MED that a $1,000 loss has been sustain-
ed in that department during the past
year.
Manning S. Campbell, accused by the
defence of being the man behind the
charges, was present at the investiga-
ton, for the first time, Monday eve-
Ming He watched proceedings from the
floor, then found a chair in the gall
lery, and later returned to his first po-
sition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
The Fall River Textile Council
Refers Wage Matter to Unions
Most Critical Since 1909 Strike,

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 1.-The Fall
River Textile Council voted unani-
mously, tonight, to refer to it's local
unions the refusal of the Manufacture
er's Association and of Bertram H.
Borden. president Of the Fall River
Iron Works Corporation, to grant the
121a per cent. increase in pay which
the operatives asked. This. 1t was
pointed out in labor circles was a
serious step. In other wage disputes,
the Textile Council, upon receiving
refusal, has always asked another
conference with the manufacturers
before referring the matter to the af-
filiated unions. The unions are asked
to meet, Wednesday night. The date
set by the Council for the wage in
crease to become effective is Dec. 8.
AT the conclusion of the meeting. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
VILLA AND 1000 MEN
Marching on Chihuahua, but May Find
An Undefended City.

Juarez, Mex, Dec. 1-General Francis
co Villas advance army of $500 rebels,
which is moving to attack Chihuahua
City, 225 miles south Of Juarez, today
reached point GO miles from the bor-
der They were forced to detrain there
because of the destruction of the rail
road. Preparations were made at once
to march overland to the state capital.
Another train carrying 1000 rebels was
made ready here for the journey south.
General Villa said that before reach
ing Chihuahua he expected to be rein
forced by Generals Manuel Chao and
Juan Cortinas, who were reported ad-
vancing from Torreon. Unless this move
ment is intercepted. Villa hoped to rally
at least 1000 men to attack the 5000 Fed
erals said to be garrisoning in the cap
ital
The last reports from Chihuahua City,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02

Thomas Taylor issued the following
statement:
The communication from President
Hills of the Manufacturers and from
President Borden of the Iron Works,
was taken into consideration and dis
cussed fully. 1t was voted unani-
mously to refer this communication
to the five textile unions to vote on
this question:
"'Shall we accept the refusal of the
manufacturers and the Iron Works
management or insist that the ad-
vance of 1872 per cent. become opera
tive, Dec. So"
In Labor circles, generally, it was
stated that the situation was more
serious than it has been at any time
since the last big strike here, in 1909.
Between 5000 and 1000 operatives are
employed in the mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
A NATIONAL BOYCOTT
Urged by Washington Housewives
Lower Prices or Eggs Cut Out.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Washington
housewives, today, Joined the move
ment for a national boycott on eggs
Thousands of women pledged them
selves not to buy eggs until the price
is reduced. The campaign was formally
launched by Mrs. Ellis A. Logan
president of the Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs, at a meeting of the FED
Grafton. Announcement of the boy
colt plan was received with cheers OF
approval, the members present FORTH
with pledging themselves to cease puy-
ing eggs until they are reduced to 30
cents a dozen. Fifty women started at
once in a 4-days house to house can
vass for signatures to the boycott pc
fftiOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
Recovery Doubtful
Hunter Is Shot in a
Peculiar Manner,

Bangor, Me-, Dec. Louis Noiskey,
aged 29, of Trenton, N. j.. was brought
to Bangor hospital, tonight, suffering
from a gunshot wound II the abdomen
and has been placed ON the dangerous
list, with chances of recovery very
doubtful.
Noiskey was setting a mink trap on
n stream near Grindstone Station,
when, unknown to him, William sta
cey, another hunter, appeared on the
opposite bank. Stacey did not OBJ
serve Noiskey, but saw mink and
fired. The bullet glanced on the water
struck Noiskey in the hip and passed
literally through his abdomen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. High tempera-
lures continue over the eastern portions
of the country and in some sections the
highest December temperatures of rec
ord were noted. A disturbance has ap-
parently passed northward near the ISL
and of Bermuda and this in connection
with the irregular pressure distribution
east of the Rocky mountains will pre-
vent any settled weather over the great
er portion of this area for the next two
days, although precipitation will not be
quite so general. No temperature
changes of great importance are now IN
dictated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
Wilson Continues
Waiting for Huerta

Washington, Dec. President Will
son observed to callers, today, that
the Mexican factions seemed to be
running things in a very interesting
way at present and that no develop
ment was contemplated so far as the
United States was concerned. His
visitors believed he had in mind the
Increasing number of Constitutional
list victories and the rapidly diminish
ing zone of control of the Huerta gov
eminent.
William Bayard Hale, who talked
with General Carranza and the Con-
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
THE WEATHER.
LOCAL RAINS OR SHOWS.

washington, Dec 1-For northern New
England: Unsettled, Tuesday, probably
local rains or SHOWS; Wednesday, cloudy;
light to moderate variable winds South-
ern New England: Unsettled, Tuesday
Wednesday, partly cloudy; light to mod
erate northeast to east winds. Eastern
New York: Unsettled, Tuesday; Wednes-
day, probably fair, light to moderate
east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02

The coroner's jury that held an in
quest ia Bangor over the remains OF
Charles Harding of Sanbornville, N.
H., who died, Nov. rs, as the result OF
an accident at the Maine Central Kali
road station at Dexter, found that ne
met his death at Dexter, Nov. 70,
while attempting to board a Maine
Central train. when the said train was
in motion" No blame was attached
to the railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
CHIHUAHUA FEDERALS STARVED
OUT AND EVACUATE THE CITY.
Rebels Jubilant==President Huerta's Re-
ported Disappearance Proves Fake
=Federals Marching on Torre=
on==Other Maneuyers.

which has been under seighe for two
weeks, were that the cathedral had been
converted into fort, breastworks OF
sandbags having been built on the roof,
which overlooked the surrounding coun-
try. Entertainments guarded the ap-
proaches and loopholes have been cut in
the walls in many houses.
Advances say the Federal governor has
Communicated all provisions in the city
and these are being issued to civilians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
John Kenyon. aged %, of Lewiw.

John Kenyon, aged %, of Lewiws-
ton, an employee at the Lewiston
Bleachery & Dye works, Monday
morning, drank solution of caustic
soda, mistaking it for water. He was
hurried to the st. Mary's hospital,
and there attended by DR.. Haskell,
who, at o'clock in the afternoon.
said that he was out of danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
MORAL AND FINANCIAL
Will Be Support to Bangor & Aroos'
took Strikers by the Brotherhood.

Boston, Dec. Support of the
strike of firemen and enginemen OF
the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad was
voted, tonight, by the brotherhood Oh
Locomotive Firemen and Englnemen.
This support, it was decided, should
be both moral and financial. Details
of the strike, which has been in ef-
feet. nearly a year, were related by
speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
Raw Wool Goes on
Free List, Dec. |,

washington, Dec. Raw wool went
on the free list, today, under the pro-
visions of the new tariff act. Figures
on wool that has been held In bonded
warehouses waiting admission free OF
duty, are not available here, but 1t Is
estimated that probably s1,o0oooO worth
was In bond in New York alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02

Juarez. Mex, Dec. 1.-Chihuahua
City, the capital of the state of that
name, has been evacuated by the fed
eral troops, according to rebel advices
received here, tonight. The troops
were reported to have been starved
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 1-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Unsettled, generally fair.
Tuesday and Wednesday; moderate east
erly to southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
EXPIRES. zELOYA CUTS THE
KNOT BY AGREEING TO RE.
TURNTOBARCEL spain.

Involving Nicaragua. This arrangement
proved agreeable to Charles A. Douglas
counsel for the Nicaraguan government
in the negotiations that have followed the
arrest in New York.
Acting upon Mr.. Douglas advice Gen.
Chamorro, Nicaraguan minister here'
cabled the Nicaraguan foreign oihce'
suggesting the cancellation of that gov
ernments request, now in the mails. for
the extradition of the former President
for trial for the alleged murder of two
of his eountrymen at Masaya, in Apni.
1901
Zelaya from the outset, has maintain
ed that the offences alleged against him
were political and that upon hearing he
could prove that the alleged murders
were committed without his knowledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewery the reliability of
the firm you're trading with Is the first
cnnsiieration / have been in the Jewel
~ hus;ness right here on Lisbon ST. 81
Years and guarantee every article sold in
my store to be exactly as represented ID;
/ also guarantee my prices to be as low
House In Maine!
watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for the
Inexpensive Gift articles.
Drew's Reliable JeweIry Store
Established 1S61-52 years ago
70 Lisbon Street IAwtstnn- Ma
Hec1d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
1904
WHITE COAL OF
THE ADIRONDACkS

illustrated s2page book the devel
is asmp a
tells the
price ito ne 6percen is an
class public utility investmen and available
ASHLEY & COMPANY,
NEW WORK ATLANTA
Augusta No. aTI s7s-M
novatu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02

For a Holiday Gift to gentleman Sc
lect a Souvenir box of the celebrated
1904
Largest selling brand of 10c. Cigars in
the world.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
THE SEAT PERILOUS
BY DAVID McPHAil,
HANCOCK SCHOOL

"HE seat perilous was the seat
on the right OF King Arthur
and nearest to him. In and
out OF the carvings on the back and
arms OF the chair ran the words, III
he who presumes TO take this seat
be not pure In heart. without fear or
reproach he shall surely die"
1t was on the eve OF the vigil OF
Pentecost when all Arthur's court was
feasting and drinking In the great
hall. The doors opened OF their own
volitfon and amid q food OF light was
seen an old man, In the garb OF her.
init who was SO closely cOwled that
only the tip OF his beard could be
seen. He was leading by the hand a
fair young man. The old man walked
the full length Of the hall and stop
ping before Arthur told him that this
was the young man who had come to
occupy the seat perilous. Then the
old man led the young man straight
to the chair and drawing of the silk
cloth displayed in gold letters the
words. This Is the seat OF Galahad
the good knight Galahad sat down
and the knights said, Surely he must
be the one, he Is not harmed" King
Arthur said, II hope you are the man
FOR the holy crusade; certainly beauty
is not lacking"
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
a Robing Adventure
sy WILLIAM POWERS. JEFFERSON SCHOOL

TN a gulch In northern Montana, a
cowboy, clad In chaps, high.heeled
= boots. large sombrero pulled
down over his eyes, and with a neck.
kerchief around his neck made a strik-
ing picture. He was a jolly fellow
named Tan
The little cayuse on which Tan was
mounted. stood with his head hanging
low In an attitude which would lead
one to think he was sleeping; for this
reason he was named SLEEPY"
Twenty feet in front OF Tan lay a
cat all curled up In ball The cow
boy loosened the lariat from the POM
mel OF the saddle and, slowly swing
ing the rope over his head. but keep
ing his eyes on the sleeping cat. cast
the swishing lariat through the air.
When the cat awoke 1t had the big
gest surprise OF its life. Seeing the
rope sailing through the air, 1t gave a
leap upward only to be caught in the
moose which Tan had thrown.
The jubilant cowboy dug the spurs
into his pony, saying "Giddap, Sleepy"
The pony, obeying the command,
sprang forward dragging the cat at
the end Of the rope, which became taut
and the cat came sailing toward the
pony where 1t landed on Sleepy's 8
launches Becoming frightened, the
little cayuse bucked and tossed, after
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
A WELL-LEARNED
LESSON
az ETHEL OESSlNGER,
CREUSEL SCHOOL

n rR. JONES. stately old south
M ern gentleman. lived in man.
AVA sion on the outskirts OF small
city In the south. Mr.. Jones, with his
large straw hat and cane, on this
bright summer day was taking his
usual afternoon walk.
As he was strolling down the road
he was attracted by the noise OF sew
eral small boys. These lads seemed TO
be having great sport tormenting
1est Of peaceful red-breasted robins.
Mr. Jones. who was tender-hearted
old man. felt sorry for these poor III.
tie birds and begged the boys to stop
lnjuring them. At 1rst the boys only
jeered at him, but he still continued
to talk to them telling how unjust and
unkind these big boys we're to harm
and torment these small. helpless
creatures, and so rob the birds OF their
happiness and the world Of the sweet
song Cheer up, cheer up, which the
robin always sings when he Is joyful.
So impressed were the boys with
Mr. Jones talk that they walked away
with sorrow and never again threw
stones at birds and tried to prevent
other boys from doing the same thing
They followed Mr.. Jones policy all
through life and were known to be
friends Of the birds. and" all helpless
things which God had created.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
M0sVgI Joins The Wolf Pack
BY Able sTEINsERc, GARFIELD SCHOOL
r Earring q stealthy noise in the
bushes, Father Wolf was 60


TT Earring q stealthy noise in the
II bushes, Father Wolf was 60
ing to spring, when he saw a
brown, little naked baby crawl out
OF the underbrush. 1t crawled up to
Mother Wolf and began to play with
the wolf cubs. being not in the least
afraid Of them. Mother Wolf and
Father Wolf then decided that they
would keep the man cub and initiate
him into the pack at the next meet
ing. Mother Wolf said she would
name him Mowgli. meaning "The lit.
tie frog" Just then Shere Khan's
head and shoulders appeared In the
opening OF the case and when he
saw Mowgli he roared, Give me the
man cub. He is my meat. hunted
him"
Father Wolf replied, "Ha, Shere
Khan, thou striped cattle. killer, thou
huntest man cubs that cannot defend
themselves. This, say, thou wilt
not have this man cub"
who will hinder me?' roared
Shere Khan.
Up sprang Mother Wolf and with a
fury that was amazing, she cried.
II, Raksha. the Demon. Thou wilt
not have that man cub except over
my dead body"
Shere Khan could not get through
the opening of the cave and. placed
as he was, Mother Wolf could tear
him at will, 80 he backed out Of the
cave with the growing remark that
he would get even.
When the wolf pack meeting was
held, Mother Wolf Father Wolf,
Mowgli, and the little wolves were
present. Akeela the lone wolf or
leader, sat OH the high stone. rhe
older wolves passed before Mowgli
while Akeela kept saying. Look well,
o wolves. look well"
The wolves could not decide
whether they would receive Mowgli
into the pack or not. Two animals
had to vouch for him. but no one did,
till Baloo. the sleepy brown bear who
taught the cubs the law OF the jungle
spoke up. No one else volunteered
till Bagheera the black panther, who
had been born In a cage and treated
we'll by humans, said in a soft voice,
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

TN the city OF Seville, in far-away
Spain, dwelt Murillo, the famed
- Spanish painter. whose pupils
have gained a name that will stand
forever in the halls OF time.
And with him doing his every bid
ding. lived Sebastian. his faithful
mulatto slave. One morning when
Murillo entered the studio with his
pupils, he found sketched upon the
canvas Of one OF his pupils, the head
OF the virgin, in wonderful colors that
showed the painter to be a master OF
the art
Murillo then asked Sebastian II any
body had been there during the night
and Sebastian replied: NO one but
i, MASTER"
"Murillo grew angry at this and
threatened to throw hin into a dun
geon II he did not explain by the fol-
lowing morning.
The next night Sebastian was to be
seen praying for aid by the dull glow
OF the night-lamp. And II came, for
Sebastian fell into peaceful sleep,
and when he awoke, the light had just
begun TO show In the far east.
He arose and gazed at the wonder
ful painting, deciding whether he
should erase II or not. But the 0sun
shining full upon 1t gaye--it a more
beautiful effect and Sebastian decided
that II should not be erased, come
what might.
He then picked up the brush and
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
A JOURNEY TO TOWN
~ MILDRED SMITH,
HIGGINS SCHOOL

q EVEN years ago, when we vert
living on farm about eighteen
- miles from Big Rapids. father
and several neighbors decided to GO.
to that town for the day. a. there wa1.
to be circus.
As we had quite q distance to ride
We all went to bed early. each saying,
he would be up the earliest. How
ever, as usual, | was the first to bed
and the last to get up. II was two
o clock when | arose, and by half-pasf
three We were on our way. I was 90
sleepy could hardly keep awake, but
when the sun began to rise 1t was me-
task at all ia
As we drove along the road wo4
looked across the green fields of corn,
wheat and rye. The dew lay spark
ling on the fields like tiny diamonds.
Soon the city came into view. The
people were just getting the hres
started and the smoke was curling
over the chimney tops far away.
We crossed the river which flowed
peacefully on Its way and were at our
journeys end ready for q day Of FUN
and frolic.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

and he was so badly wounded that il
was easy TO capture him"
Thef ofacer asked Simon, the pris.
oner, many questions, and he told bis
story briefly.
MY name is Simon and though by
birth am a Greek, have no country
Until ten days ago | counted mysel,
a Greek and fought proudly among her
heroes. But see these grievous
wounds. How can remain friendly
to those who treat me In such a way?'
Are the Greeks truly gomez"
Yes they are gone. but before they
went this wooden horse was built to
atone for the wrong We had done to
Athene. The horse will bring happi.
ness, prosperity. and peace wherever
1t happens to 60. That Is why the
Greeks do not want 1t to be benefit
to Troy. They built 1t In the marsh
so the waves might undermine 1t and
carry 1t away
= "Ah. We shall see II II will not be a
benefit to Troy" replied the officer.
The horse was pulled In through the
gates and placed near the temple.
At night, when the people were all
pNo>SiHA'y oiCcpihB OluOu CTept Out OF
the temple with pitch and small
torch, climbed the wall and waved his
torch as signal to the Greek ships.
The ships were nearby, for they had
only gone to a small island called
Tenedos. He went down to the horse,
hit 1t on the foot three times and a
door opened in the body OF the horse.
Ulysseus came out and said, "Sinon,
where did you get those wounds?"
Il made them myself" he replied.
Ulysseus said. People call me the
man of wiles, but from this day on
that shall be your title"
We have no time to talk" said
Simon, but let us hurry and get
through with IT. The ships are here.
Very WELL" Ulysseus answered
The soldiers from the ships joined
Ulysseus and his men. Then set the
beautiful city OF Troy on Are. The
Greeks had now for the first time con-
quered the Trojans. not by force but
by cunning trick