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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Free Raw Wool StubbOrnly OPP
posed by Republican Senator's.

GRADE raw wool. a rate originally sug-
pested nv Democrats of the House ways
and means committee before President
wilson insisted upon free raw wool.
The La Toilette measure also proposed
that second grade raw WOODS De iiee.
and would provide ad valorem lis.ee'
of specific rates throughout, contrary ~
the recommendations of the tariii poa'"
and the views of his Repuphcah feoi
leagues, Senators Smoot ana rem ose-
"From the British standpoint sald
Senator Penrose of the Democratic WOOL
en- schedule, "this bill is almost 100 eooo
IN no believed. 1t actually makes rates
NJ duty much lower and more favoraoie
10 British interests than the New YORK
importers representing the foreign man
ufacturers dared to ask for
His own amendment, Senator fenrose
believed to be in accordance with the oe
sire of a great majority oil the American
,ao,le fer protection while making con-
siderable reductions from the existing
law.
.Tbase are real and substantial reduc-
,ions. he said, "but it is believed that
the rates proposed will save wool grow
inc and wool manufacturing from seri-
Gus injury
+. "Ttalk about free wool. said senator
Iinpet. "a 5 per cent. duty on tops is
worse, it is a bounty as far as foreign
wool tops are concerned
Senator Stone. in charge of the wool
schedule, failed in an effort to get an
agreement for vote on the wool sched-
ule. tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Ogden Will Gives
Estate to Brother.

New York. Aug. 22-The will of Robert
c. Ogden, filed, today, for probate, gives
to his daughter, Mrs Helen Ives of Ken
nebunkport, Me, Mrs. Julia Crary of this
city, and to his brother, Willis l.. Ogden
of this city, his entire estate, estimated
at from $3,e0o00e to s5,000,0O0, with the
exception of several specific requests.
These include $4,000 and one-third the
value of his New York residence to the
Hampton tVa) Normal and Agricultural
Institute. and 5000 to the Harriet Hol-
land Memorial Presbyterian church of
Philadelphia.
In the original will, dated Feb S. 1912,
Mr. Ogden left the Hampton institution
one-third of the residuary estate, which
comprises the bulk of the property A
codicil. date Dec. 20 last. revoked this
Request and gave il to his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Rep. Demerritt Of Durham, ". T.,
Shot With Own Gun While Hunting.

Durham, N. H., Aug. 22.-Represeh-
tatiye Albert Demerritt was snot, 10
day, accidentally while hunting WOOD.
chucks. He was a leading cluAeh Oh
this town and his death closes career
in education, politics and business
known all over the state. fne legis-
lator left home, about s O'Clock TINS
morning, with single barreled shot-
gun and several shells. AS he attemps-
ed to climb a 5-foot fence on MS es-
tate, the weapon dropped and WIS dis
charged. The bullet hit Mr.. Demer-
rift in the back of the head and Kill
ed him.
He had an appointment, at 10 O'Clock,
but did not appear. searching party
found his body. Medical examiner w.
j. Roberts Of Rochester said that
death was instantaneous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
MAINE FOREST FIRES.
CONTINUED from Page onsA)
improved any over yesterday.

improved any over yesterday.
Crews aggregatng $50 men guarded the
smouldering embers all night and were
augmented. today, by several hundred
men and boys and steamer to pump
water from the Wilcox ice pond.
The woods are as dry as finder, no
rain having fallen since early in June,
and there is no prospect of extinguishing
the fire until there is a soaking rain.
Reports that the fire was well In hand
were received at noon. The men who
were fighting it were well organized and
whenever the flames would appear in a
new place they would be extinguished
promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Huerta Administration May See
Folly of Actions and Take Sug-
qestiOns of United States Kindly.

comes the notes will be proclaimed to
the world through the Presidents mes
sage showing the efforts of the Ameri-
can government to bring about peace
along with suggestions for a definite line
of procedure by the United Statesin the
future.
White House officials, however, were
confident that the situation would un-
ravel itself. They would not disclose
upon what their optimism was based, but
it is believed that reports from Mr.. Lind
today. were largely responsible for The
confident feeling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
DOUBLE SUICIDE.
(Continued from Page One.)

wounding her, Wednesday night. They
had been sweethearts a few months
and had agreed to die together
"Oh. why don't I die? Why didn't
he shoot me right? l want to be bur-
led the same day he is she moaned
continually. unheeding the tears of
her mother and sister at her bed :
side. They were holding her hands
when she died. Ruth and her sweet
heart probably will be buried side by
side.
Miss Hamilton came from Boston
and was here visiting relatives. The
suicide pact is attributed not to any
family opposition to their aequaint-
ance, but TO. worry over i'll health
The girl thought she had heart trou
bic and Rich was suffering from a
recent injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

The frigate Santee, a relic of the early
American navy, reached Boston from
Hampton Roads, Friday to be dismantled
and burned for the metal in her hull.
The ship served as prison and station
ship for the Naval Academy atsAnnapo-
lis. She captured the Confederate priva-
teen Royal Yacht. during the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
AMERICAN MURDERED.
Edward Hayes Of Buffalo, N. w. Shot
by Mexican Federals.

FL Paso, Texas. Aug. 22.-Edward
Hayes of Buffalo, N. ", timekeeper for
the MADEIRA Lumber Co, was murdered
by Mexican federals under Francisco
Cordova in MADEIRA, when they tok the
town from Pancho Villas rebels, last
week. according to Americans arriving
here, today. The federals also killed an
American Negro, because he tried to
prevent them taking the company
horses from the corral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Has Uncle Sam
Changed His Mind?

Ell Paso, Mexico, Aug 22.-By virtue
of special permit from the secretary
of the treasury, American customs and
army officers, today, allowed the ex-
portation to the Mexican federal garri
son in Juarez of 10000 rounds of am
munition and 400 rifles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
A JOURNAL WANT 40. WILL

serve you in your work hunt,
serve you in a business like way,
placing your quest before the
men who would like to have you
on their pay ROLL Many of the
efficient people In this town find
tteir better Jobs through the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
NATIONAL HOME.

officSrc Of the day, Capt. Snow.
The remains of the late Joseph McDon-
aid have been sent to Salem for burial
John w Wilson left, Friday, accom-
panied by his daughter on furlough to
Eastport
Miss Flora Kirk has returned from Il
leave ce absence. passed In Southport.
Miss, Caroline Fuller returned, Friday,
to Bangor, after visiting Mr. and Mrs.
D. j. Fuller.
Haren j. Gray of Newburyport. late
Co. A. 9Th Mass. Inf, and Hospital Corps,
IRIS A., has been admitted
Daniel Donovan of Portland. late CO,
/, End, and Co II E. 10Th Me. Inf. for
mer member, has been re-admitted and
assigned to the hospital for treatment.
Malcolm Barker. an employee of the
copmissary department and prominent
member of the baseball team, has re-
signed and left for his home In Phillips.
Charles f. wergewood. late Co. g. LIST
n. H H. A., and Daniel Carley. late Co
I, 4th and 18th Me. Inf, have been
dropped from the rolls.
Two members reported from furloughs
Friday; Michael Mcmahon from Boston
Michael McCarty from Lynn.
Religious services at the Home chapel
Sunday morning, will be as follows;
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR. Michigan,
at Sis; Protestant services by Rev. j. E.
Cochrane. at 10 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Jerome Put Onto the Case,

Albany. n. Y, Aug. 22.-William Ira
vers Jerome. formerly district attorney
of New York county, was appointed by
Attorney General carmody today. a spe-
cial deputy attorney general. Mr. Je-
rome was specially designated to repre-
sent the state in procuring the return of
Harry K. Thaw to New Yorks juris-
dietion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

Today's Concert Program.

March-"The Executive Sargent
Overture ique Dame Supre
"Old Black joe" Foster
cornet solo by Albert Ceska
"Reminiscences Rossini
Moroccan de Concert, Robinson
Medley Oyerture-"Pretty as a Picture"
Catiir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

"ProposaI by Proxy."-Thanhouser.
An excellent comedy showing the
perplexities that young man expert
enced when he popped the question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
New
Colonial Theater
a FOR
Friday and Saturday.
New

"The Mystery Of the Corner House.
A startling feature photo drama in
three reels, having in 1t strong
blending of detective cleverness and
criminal cunning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

"ksntueky Foes."-Reliance.
is a virile drama of the Kentucky
mountains with many thrilling sit
nations. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

Matinee 2.30, evening at and S.45.
Saturday evening $40. aug1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Snow an Aua. %. 1919.

Snow, on Aug. q, 1913.
: A slight furry of snow fell, shortly
before midnight Friday. followed i'm
mediately by rain. Although trifie
early in the season for snow, it came
down for fully five minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
with Honor at Stake"

A strong dramatic subject of great
heart interest. beautifully cast and
presented by the Gaumont company.
A story that will appeal to one and all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Isaac PerneIl.

The death of Isaac Pernell occurred
In the hospital here. after short con-
finement, he being taken up temporary
at-post, Monday. last, awaiting readmis-
sion. The cause was heart trouble A4e
was about Il years of age. and had been
member of this Branch from Sept. 10,
1886. to Aug. 5, 1896, and, recently, had
lived just outside the reservation. He
served in Co. K, 9th Z. S. colored Troops,
during the Civil War. He was a man
well liked by his associates and was
considered very generous. The widow
survives.
The baseball game, this afternoon. will
be with the Commonwealth nine from
Gardiner and should prove to be fast
exhibition.
Two members were taken into the hos
pital, Friday, for treatment: David Low
vent from Co. NJ and Patrick Lyon from
Co. d.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06

], is no, 10 bc expected that such low
a,e< can hc reached III this country III
ne immediate iuiurr. but II il believed
hat BY the adoption oil plans .iniilat 10
hose which, have succeeded III I,HinH
l,e farmers nj France and Ceruany the
advantages oi cheap credit 4 yer: Hrc:i,
savinx can he cffo''c,l and that the ct
kciency oil the American iarm can be
Increased at the SAME time Ftcs'deni
Taft is showing great interest ~ il.'
(ubject and by his direction the dipl"-
matte and consular repre- ,cntai.Ncs oi the
United States are engaged III collecting
Information on ;lis subject lsoI the
various enw,as!c. to which they .fr ac-
credited E>-Goyc-rns Myron 7. iicf-
tick, Of Ohio. Hpw .,ul hI 'sl"r to
France, who was one oi the hrs' Fnr',
h die country to iirgc the Importance oi
Smproving agricultural rreflii facilities.
kas made an exhaustive study "t the
Ind credit system oi Franrc and recent
h laid his information and cpie'm'inn:.
a this subject before the barking and
currency committee OF the li"u'e o'
REPRESENTATIVES. Similar reports are
keine obtained from all the principal
European countries.
The report OF the Department ol .Ngri-
culture for 1912 which has irS bccn
issued dcyoies several pages to the farm
credit problem. The departmental III:
showed that II per cent. Of
farm own-rs aud " per cent. OF farm
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
INDUSTRIAL COURT
FAVORED BY BRISTOW

Washington. Ian. 6-Scna,or
l.r!siow OF Kansas. presented TO III.
senate today "a proposal for nm In
dustrial commission OF seven mem.
bcrs To take over the work OF the
bureau of corporations and exercise
control over nil persons. firms or
corporations doing an Interstate bus-
incss with gross receipts OF more
than $5.00O.OO0 per year. Explain
Ing the hill 10 tho senate. he said hc
proposed to create body similar TO
tho Interstate commerce cohnmix-
sion. TO have the same power over In
dnstrlai concerns that the latter cx-
crcis.s over transportation com
panics.
The purpose is TO protect the pco-
pie with some degree OF promptncss
from tho cxtortionatc practices o!
powerful corporations without de-
stroying the business they represent
lie said.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
Farm LAND CREDIT SYSTEM
TO SAVE $50, O,OOO,O0O YEARLY
American Farmers ssOO0OO00O Interest
Annual Loa"~E Europe's Low Rates Based on
Better Security.

WAsHiSoToN. Jan. Clint the
Sdoption OF e wcli-"rganrcd system OF
agricultural credits backed by govern
mental support and mnder official super
Sision would save to American farmers
annually = sum estimated q, from $50
10000 to S2D.oOG.0JD is t'ic conclusion
pf' experts here Who have gwen careful
study to this question. AS a rcsr't of line
facts that have been brought om the
Conviction !, expressed that there i no
more important subjcci before the corn-
tsy at the present ,img tlian that ~
evisinR means Of supplying the farmer,
" tl,r Count with crcdi, facilitie, rIurl
. those enioyed by men in other liGcs a.,
1usiness and o' enabling ihcm to secure
Funds for THE permanent impruN cnicnt
ii their lands un terms approaching those
Snjoyed by European lgriCrliurisr.
Probably lev persons realize tllat
American farmers n.pisi borrow . capital
f over Sb.UD pp.OD, cvcry year tn ctTty
bn their work OF adding some Npuljrn-
eD TO our national wealth. For thi,
they pay inieres, oi more than S5'D-
bU.0O The interest. imc'udinG COM
u,ssions and renewal charge. Wcsarc. .
2o less than : per cent. IN France and
Germany I'll, farmer pays - 1" ~.
per cent
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
BAR PAYS TRIBUTE
TO MEMORY Of
THEODORE SAATh

I Fitting tribute to the memory Of
City Attorney Theodore Smith who
died nj Milwaukee. Wis. on Scptcm-
bcr .3. was extended this morning
in the resolutions adopted In the
county court. Before the docket for
the January term was read ny Judge
Robert II. Ross. Attorney y. A. Cow
in behalf OF the Las Animas County
iiar association presented the follow.
Ing resolutions:
WHEREAS. IL has pleased an all
wise providence to take from our
mids; our professional brother. Theo-
dorc Smith. and.
WHEREAS. We rccogniz. the I'M
timely demise Of one stricken In the
prime OF manhood's activities n he.
reaNcmen,. not alone to his sorrow-
Ing family and relatives. but to the
community and his profession rs
well:
NOW THEREFORE, Re IT RE.
SOLVED. by the Las Animas County
Bar association that he this brief
memorial We civ. expression TO our
appreciation OF tho life and char
acter OF our departed brother. That
We kecnly ana sorrowfuily regret the
loss OF one who. favored by nature
with marked ability. practiccd his
profession with dignity and honor.
and rendered valuable service to his
clients and profcssion: and although
cut down IN the field OF LIES en-
dsavor before time had permitted
the full fruitlon OF his labor and
effort. nevertheless hc h.d r,a; cd
tn" reward OF an env..t.. tciu;a-
.tion for efficiency aud nchi.yomcn,
In his chosen profession.
That We are conscious u n s.ace
or personal loss In this death. f,r
throughout his professional life
among us. for u period OF more .aaI
twenty years. he has cndcarcd him
self To all who knew him. by his
cheerful and kindly courtesy and
generous conduct.
AND he 1T FURTHER RESOI.v-
ED: That We extend to the mourn.
ing family and relatives Of the de-
parted. our heartfelt sympathy In
this hour OF their bereavement. That
u copy OF these resolutions be trans
miitcd by the secretary OF this asso-
citation to his family and that these
resolutions be presented to tho dir
;rici and county courts OF this coun-
ty. with tho request that the same
bc spread upon the records thereof.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
RAILROADS AND EXPRESS
COMPANIES SCORE IN COURT

Washington, Jan. 6.-Railroads
aud express companies today won a
decision in tho SUI
prcme court when II was held that
contracts covering small sums. that
their liability for loss of shipments
were not subject to state laws but to
Interstate laws. 1t was further held
that contracts limiting liability TO
Il small sum. in return for a low rate
were not in violation of the inter-
state commerce laws. particularly the
Carmack contracts. Scores upon
scores of such contracts have been
held void under state laws.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
GOV. sPRY TAKES OFFICE

Sal, Lake city. Utah. Jan. C.
Governor William Spry took the
oath OF office at noon today for his
second term MS chief executive OF
Utah.
In his inaugural address. Cover
nor Spry dccricd socallcd popular
government" agitation: "Rallying to
the popular cry let the people rule.
many OF our countrymon have been
swept from their feet" he said TO
all hut rcnuncia,ioh OF the God CIV
ell instrument which alone is rcspon-
siblc for all that We possess as ma
ton
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06

vicinity Tor years. Ice formed every
where. The weather bureau here
reported killing" frost on all tho
shelves OF the foothills. where orange
growers for years have known no
dangerous temperatures. Damage
was general. but until the cold abat-
cs no figures on losses can he accur-
late.
Riverside. In the neart of the
orange belt was the coldcst spot Of
jail. At midnight the thermometer
lfell to is degrees. S. S. Littleheah
Iof fruit COMPANY. said that 30 per
cent of the oranges immediately
around Riverside would be total
loss.
San Diego, with a minimum of IS
degree. experienced the coldcst in
Its history. according to weather
bureau records.
Al Santa barbara water pipes were
frozen and one man was treated 70"
q frozen ear.
In Los Angeles. the minimum wa
80 degrees.
Chicago. Jan. 6.-Rcport of frccz.
Ing weather in the California or
ange growing belt and the prcdir-
ton that frost might destroy n. large
part of this years crop We're dis
cussed here with interest today.
Chicago receives about 2.i00 ears
of oranges and lemons from Calitor-
MIA annually and next to New York
| is the largest wholesale distributing
center for citrus fruit in this coun-
try. ......
1t is estimated that about 90 per
cent Of the oranges received In Chica-
go are shipped from California.
Frank Cuneo, ono of the larges,
dealers in citrus fruits in this city
lin discussing the report said today,
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
COTTON CORNER SUIT
SENT follower COURT
CONTINUED from raso onsJ

fcots direct enough on interstate
commerce to bring 1t within the
sherman antitrust law.
Justice Handcvcntcr In announc-
ing th. opinion said tho supreme
court ut this time. under the law.
was not authorized to review the
lower couris construction or inter-
,,r.sAtion OF the indictm tmcnt as such,
hut only tho lower courts int"rprc-
iaiion OF the statute. Therefor. he
added. the court passed those points
raised by the government.
The Justice said that the govern
mcnt had conceded in arguing IN.
case that In order to effect corner
there must be a withholding" from
sale or tho cotton bought. Therefor.
he said. the controversy turned IN
on whether the indictment charged
"a withholding As to that point.
the decision OF the lower cour, could
no, he reviewed at this time. the
justice added. although the point
might be reviewed. II the ease were
proceeded with. For the present the
decision OF the lower court on this
poin, must bc accepted as correct.
he said. lie then passed to the hold
ing OF tho lower court that running
corner was not a violation OF tho
law because the restrain; was too
indirect and not voluntary.
We hold that the restraint need
not be voluntary but In the light Of
the Standard Oil case may be invol-
untary."
Justice vandcvcntcr said that the
injury TO the public was tho same
whether the effect was voluntary or
involuntary.
Justice I.ur,on announced dis
scn,irg opinion In which Chief Jus
tice Hitc and Justice Holmes con-
Cured.
The case will now so back to the
federal court OF southern New YORK
for trial or other proceeding.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-06
His Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr.. Dyspepiic. would YOU not like
To feel that your stomach troubles
were over. that you could "a, any
kind OF food you desired without in-
jury: That may seem so unlikely TO
YOU that you do not even hope for
an ending OF your trouble. but per-
init us TO assure you that 1t is not
altogether impossible. II others can
he cured permanently. and thous-
ands have been. why not you? John
X. Barker. OF Battle Creek. Mich.
is one of them. II. says. II WAS
troubled with heartburn. indiges-
'ion. and liver complaint untiI | used
Chamberlain Tablets. then my trou-
bic was over" For sale hy all dealers