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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
Threatened Break in Suffrage
Convention Averted==Suffragists
And AntisPresent CaseSinfiOnse.
TIE SUFFRAGE HEARING.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Hearings before
the House committee on rules retatlhS
to the proposed creation of a stanolns
committee on equal suffrage closed
here. late today. The last hours or the
hearing were occupied by champions OF
the Suffrage movement directed by
Catherine Waugh McColloch of Chi
cago, answering those opposed to equal
suffrage who had argued against any
federal recognition of the suffrage
question.
No action on the resolution which
would provide for a House equal sur
frage committee was taken, but a re-
port will be made within short time
1t was reported. tonight. that many
members of the rules committee were
seriously considering the extension of
authority to the present standing COM
mittee on election of President and
Vice President to consider women's
enfranchisement.
James s Laidlaw of New York,
president of the Mems League for Wo-
men Suffrage, read a letter from Sem
ator Works of California, denying that
he ever had said that woman suffrage
in California had been a failure.
It was argued by anti-suffragists,
Yesterday. that Senator Works had
made such statement Senator Works
said, tonight, that he had criticized
the California voting women for mot
getting out their full voting strength,
just as the men voters of 10 fail to do,
but he had not said the suffrage move
ment was a failure.
Representative Mondell of Wyoming
closed the argument for the Suffrag-
lists, declaring that in all the years wo-
men of his state have had the ballot,
he never heard of a case of domestic
trouble caused by political differences
between husband and wife.
Mrs William F. Scott of New York,
chairman of the legislative committee
of the Guidon Club opposed to woman
suffrage, addressed the House rules
a standing committee on suffrage.
Each successful suffrage campaign"
she said, "has been carried by an ap-
peal to the people to rise against the
law and the existing government under
the dictates of self-;nterest. In Los An
geles the suffragists chanted to the
beat Of marching feet, as the Labor
unions and Socialist organizations
marched bareheaded past the prison in
which the McNamaras awaited their
fate, you vote for us and we'll vote
for YOU E"
Mrs. Scott declared that the recent
attack upon the President for failure
to preiudge the suffrage question by
giving it his approval in his message
is another instance OF the demand out
running its justification"
She urged that the federal govern
ment have nothing to do with the suf-
frage question; that it should be left
to the states. In this she was support
ed byf Mr.. and Mrs. Rossfter johnson.
alos OF the Guidon Club of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
Ally KENNEBEC JOURNAL SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1913

Mrs Ida Rolfe. Miss Whipple furnish
ed music Refreshments were served.
Mrs Stevens assisted Mrs. Whlpple
as hostess.
The services at the Baptist church Tor
Sunday, Dec. 7, are: Morning services
at As A. M; subject of the sermon oy
Rev. ]. L. Clarke, Democracy In the
Church," Sunday school at u M; eve
ming service at p. NJ; subject of the
discourse, "On the Eve of Great Dis
covery."
The following letters are advertised at
the Fairfield postofiice: Abbott Nelson.
B. p Frost Angie Johnson, Stephen
Haskell (2). Peter Richards. Mrs. Carrie
Aver Fred Wentworth, Mrs. Walter
Washburn, Nellie NJ. Pyne. Mrs. Alme-
da Pooler. Mrs Mary Lewis, Mrs. Jane
Spillon, Mrs. Charlie Grenier.
After the regular monthly meeting
of the Fairfield School Board, held,
Thursday afternoon, at Lawrence High
school, the members of the board and
a few invited guests partook of a
4-course dinner served by the High
school class of domestic science. The
dinner was served at o'clock in the
domestic science dining room. The
guests at the dinner were: Superin-
tendent and Mrs. William o. Hersey,
Principal and Mrs. John A. Partridge,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Lawry Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Choate, Mrs. Abbe J..
Ladd and the domestic science instruc-
tor Miss Blanche A. Webster. The
walters were: Lucy Weeks and Marga-
ret Totman, the other help being: Lois
Spencer, Mary Lowe, Freda Tarbell,
Maria Mcdonald. The pastry was
cooked in the electric cookers which
were presented to the domestic science
department by the Central Maine Pow
CT Co. This is the first dinner that the
students have given and their guests
expressed themselves as very well
pleased with everything.
The services at the Methodist church,
for Sunday, Dec. I, are: Morning SER
vice at 1o.45 A. M. Good music by the
large choir. Subject of the sermon by
Rev. c. o. Perry, s"The True Meaning
Of Progress" Sunday school at IL NJ.
Junior League at P. NJ, in the church
yestry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

little more than our present system.
The street sprinkling was considered
the longest and oil was Strongly
recommended. Major j. w Fogler
said that he had used oil in front of
his residence, during the summer, and
the results were highly satisfactory.
Road Commissioner E. L. Forbes stat
ed that the town had about 5000 feet
CT macadamiged street and it would
cost about $500 t. sprinkle these streets
the first year. He also said that there
were 80 miles of streets in the town.
Other speakers on this subject were
=. M. Merrill, r. G. Patten, a. K.
Dinsmore and L. L. Walton The
board voted that the committee on
civic improvement investigate this
matter and report at a subsequent
meeting. The matter of moving the
tracks to the middle of the street was
approved by the manager of the trac-
tion company and he recommended
that the street be macadamized at the
same time. 1t was unanimously voted
! by the board for the State road to 60
on the north side of Kennebec river
to Norridgewock, thence to Quebec.
Alice Whitten was elected assistant
! teacher at the Park school at a meet
ing, Friday afternoon, of the School
| Board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
ROYAL PROCLAMATION.
Continued from Page one.)

mine uses.
In beginning his speech, Premier AS
quith said:
Il have looked in vain for a sugges-
ton from the opposition which would
lead to a possible settlement and 1
fancy l have found it where I least
expected to find IT."
In concluding, the premier said
Il am hopeful that discussion, Free
ly and frankly carried out on the lines
I indicated at Lady Bank and on the
lines Sir Edward Carson indicated,
may lead to a cessation of the long
embittered controversy and a settle
ment which will command the con-
sent and good will of all parties con-
eerned. agree with Sir Edward Car
son that we have to consider care
fully and sympathetically the case of
the Irish minority; but equally we
must keep in mind the case of the ma
jority. who, after struggle extending
over more than lifetime, now see
their goal actually in sight"
Mr.. Asquith's speech comes to an
hour when the newspapers of both
parties considered that the attempts at
settlement had reached the stage of
deadlock and we're taking the gloomiest
view for the future. If the compromise
is cemented the controversy over the
army which, during the past week, has
grown bitter. will be one of the strong
est reasons for. it,. Sir Edward Carson
and some of the prominent unionists,
notably Lord Lansdowne, in speeches
suggested that the officers should re-
sign and the soldiers refuse to fire II
ordered to fight fellow Protestants.
The leaders of the Labor unions hailed
these speeches as precedents and asked
indignantly why Sir Edward Carson
was permitted to advocate such a pol
icy when Tom Mann was recently inn
prisoned for a speech in which he ad-
Vised soldiers to refuse to fire on
strikers. The present Labor situation
Is so delicate that the Conservatives
apparently have begun to fear the in
auencc of their words. Even Sir Ed
ward Carson now declares that the first
duty of the army is to obey orders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

(celebrant. the bishopl 10 A. NJ. service
for juniors: 1045 A. NJ, litany. confirma-
tion and sermon tpreacher. the bishop OF
Maine): 7.s0 p. NJ, lecture and evensong
followed by social hour in the Parish
house
Universalist church. Silver street, Rev.
L. L. Lewis pastor: Service and sermon
at 2.30 p. M; sunday school at 4.
Congregational church. Temple street.
Morning service at 1890 with preaching
by Rev. William G.. Mann; Sunday
school at 12
Pleasant street Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev. IL. c. Turner pastor: Ser
vices at 10 so a. NJ; Sunday school at
noon: Ep&brth League meeting in the
evening.
st. Francis de Sales; Masses at I, s,
915 and 1880.
Sacred Heart: Masses at 73o, 9 and
1880; vespers and benediction at 7.So.
Christian Science hall, Savings Bank
building, Main street: Service at 1913
A. M; Children's Sunday school at l.;
experiences and testimonial meeting at
7.3o p. NJ. on Wednesday. Reading room
open daily except Sunday and legal holi-
days.
First Baptist church, Elm street, Rev.
vice with sermon at 1920; Sunday school
at noon: Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor at 6.45 7. NJ; evening
service at 1888.
Second Baptist church. Water street,
Rev. Isaac LaFleur pastor: Morning
service at 1880: Sunday school at i
noon; Young Peoples Society of Chris
tan Endeavor at 8 p NJ; evening ser
vice at 7.20.
Advent Christian church, corner of
Nudd and Pearl streets. Rev. T. j. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 1870:
Sunday school at 11.i5 a. NJ; evening
service at I; prayer meeting Thursday at
7.oo p. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal church, Pleasant
street, Rev. II. c. Turner pastor: 1880,
sermon by the pastor; Il. Sunday school,
DIR. F. E. Wolfe superintendent; $50 Ep-
worth League devotional services; 730,
sermon by the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
School Board Partakes Of
Domestic Science Dinner.
December Meeting Of Silence
Howard Chapter, D. A. R.
School Teachers Meet-.SociaI Club
h0tes..personaI Mention.

The Boy Scouts of Fairfield are
gathering up old paper and magazines
to ship away to be sold. The proceeds
are to be used in aiding them in their
winter campaign. All assistance and
help on the part of the Fairfield peo
pie will be appreciated by the boys.
Paul Woodworth, son of George
Woodworth, proprietor of The Gerald
Hotel, and a student at Bowdoin, was
a guest, Friday, in town.
A meeting was held, Friday, follow
ing the afternoon session of the school
of the teachers and principal of Law
renee High school to arrange the
monthly ranks for November to be
sent cut.
Charles Crosby, former manager of
The Gerald Hotel, is clerking at the
Oakland Hotel, during the illness of
Fred Howe.
The December meeting of the
Silence Howard Hayden Chapter d.
A. r., was held, Friday afternoon, at
the home of Mrs. Lewis Whipple, Bur-
leigh street, Waterville. 1t was voted
to send out a printed form reading,
THE Silence Howard Hayden Chap
ter, d. A. r., presents the name of
Mrs. Charles F. Johnson as candi
date for reelection to the office of
vice president general. Mrs. Johnson
has faithfully served her chapter and
her State. She has already filled the
office CT vice president general and
won the esteem of the National So
ciety.' After the routine business
meeting each member gave Christ
mas quotation. Christmas customs in
other countries was taken up by
members, England by Mrs. Stevens;
Holland. Mrs. Whipple; Germany
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

But the goal of many Of the young
people as of Admiral Robert E. Peary
was Farthest North where ice cream
and things cold were served by Mrs. c.
w. Wilson and Miss Annie Crowell. Sup
per was served each evening.
On Thursday evening, the comedy
BRASS Buttons" was presented by To-
cal cast under the direction of Mrs
Helen Whitney and Mrs. Helen Stevens
The following were the cast of charac-
ters: Mrs. Eva Wildwood, Miss Char
lotte Bickford Miss MiIly O'Nara, Mrs
Cora Rexroad; Madeline, Miss Marjorie
Leonard; Aunt Flossie, Mrs Helen Whit
ney; Miss Cornela BrownelI Darwit,
Mrs. Lora Davis Dodo Ginty. Mrs Helen
Stevens. Each one took their part in a
very acceptable manner. often bringing
applause with some local hit
The fair closed, Friday evening. with
short farce in charge of Geo. Bryant
and social dance, music for which was
furnished by Pullen's Orchestra. The
entire fair was in charge of the Ladies'
Social Circle. the officers of which are:
MRS. Emma Witherell, president; Mrs
Mary Vinegar. first vice president: Mrs
mabel Harris, second vice president:
Mrs Helen Stevens, third vice president:
Mrs. Ellen Winslow, Sec.; Mrs. Myra
Holmes, treasurer
Inc fair was great success, fnan-
cially and otherwise. Much credit is due
to all who by their united efforts hedped
to make it so successful
The ladies of the Free Baptist Society
VIII serve Chicken Pie supper in the
Post rooms Thursday, Dec IS. Useful
and fancy articles will be on sale. also
home made candy.
Vernelle Dyer will preach at the Ran
tist church, Sunday morning. In the
evening the service will be in charge of
deputation of the Colby Y. NJ. c. A
under charge of Wood, "A.
Prof. H. w. Brown of Colby will
speak at the High Street Mission. sun
day afternoon at $780, There will he
special music.
Miss Nellie Chandler, who won the
glass water set at the Catholic fair re-
Gently gave a party at her home on
summer street, Friday afternoon. to
christen it. fruit punch and refresh
ments were served.
/
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
SK0WHECAN,

The special meeting of the Skowhe-
gan Board of Trade, Friday evening.
was the largest of the year. Many
civic matters were discussed, includ
ing street lighting. better springling.
moving Of the electric car tracks on
Madison avenue to the middle of the
street and the State road. w. p. Ord
way gave report of the last State
Board Of Trade meeting. The question
OF better street lighting was consider
ed first by w. T. Seekins, who stated
that the committee would report later
on the matter. President Merrill
recommended the lighting system that
Is used in Waterville and Augusta of
the four cluster light type, and it was
his opinion that ii would cost only a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
WATERvILLE.
East kennebec Pomona, Dec. 9.

East Kennebec Pomona Grange will
hold its annual meeting, Tuesday,
Dec. 9, at Winslow. The program ar
ranged for the day will be: Opening
exercises: business; address of well
come, A. H. E. Buffum, master of
Winslow Grange; response, Deputy d.
e. Foster: election of officers; noon re-
cess. Dinner will be served by the lady
officers in charge of Mrs. A II. e.
Buffum, Mrs A. F. Reynolds and Mrs.
A. w. Lane. Music viii be furnished by
the Winslow Grange choir, Mrs Geor-
gle Pooler, chorister, and Mrs. George
Chamberlain, pianist. The officers will
be installed by State Master c. S. Stet-
SON
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

Don't fail to see Beane's display Of
Christmas gifts--all the latest designs
and patterns. Special sale on choco-
lates-4oc. grade only 29c., Epicurean
in fancy boxes, 29c. Large assort
ment Of hard candies, only 17c. lb.
At Beane's Prescription Drug Store.
Open evenings. Christmas post cards,
only 1c., for &c., and thousands to
select from.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

William Gordon, who was employed
at the Smithtown ice house, sustain
ed an injury to his left foot, Thurs
day, caused by a large stick OF tim
ber falling upon it. The foot was
badly bruised and the attending ply
sician could not tell whether there
were any bones broken or not. The
injury will confine Mr.. Gordon to the
house far anmA daya.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

the doctrine of Ex-Governor Hughes
that the direct primary should be an
adjunct to, and a check upon, rather
than a sub for the deliberation and
conference of the party's representa-
tives. 1t favored the principle of the
short ballot.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

While in some of the cities there Is
a shortage of ice, there is still enough
on hand in Gardiner to supply the
demand until the cutting season COM
mences. There is about the same
amount in the Talbot house as there
was last year, when the filling of the
houses was commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
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r FREE

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ful Noting CHAM
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2s4 yds. long, eie-
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handsome wild c
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room or cham
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Cakes Olive Oil
CASTLE Soap to
sell at ioc a cake.
We send d soap
postpaid. When
sold return s.. 40
ano W e S e II d
TWO PAIRS of
these handsome
Lace Curtains
Friend Sosp Co. Dept l54
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
OAKLAND.

The Universalist fair. held in Me-
mortal hall, Oakland, Thursday and
Friday, closing, Friday evening. was
a grand success. Booths We're ar
ranged around the hall tastefully dec
grated and representing some book. AT
the left of the door was The Coun-
try Store, in which was displayed
canned fruit, preserves, vegetables,
etc. There was also a nice tank of
lemonade always on hand. This booth
was in charge Of Messrs. Wheeler,
Small and Hallett.
The next in order was THE White
Elephant" where the young people
deposited their pennies, receiving full
value in return. Mrs. j. II. Morse
Mrs. J. E. Harris and Mrs. j. e. Nor
risette had charge of this booth.
Little Men and Little Women was
the next attractive booth, in charge
of Mrs Lizzie Field and Mrs. Eliza
Wheeler The name of the booth was
appropriate, for here dolls of all de-
seriptions and dress were for sale.
The Candy Counter, filled with fine
home made candy. was one of the
principal attractions. Fruit punch was
also served by Miss Edith Roy and
Mrs. Lena Marshall and large num-
Der of young ladies.
On the other side of the hall next
to the stage was booth which show
ed the interest of the absent members
of the church, appropriately called
Auld Lang Syne. Here their gifts
were tasteful1y displayed. This booth
was in charge of Mrs. Ellen Winslow
and Miss Bowman.
The Reveries of a Bachelor was the
next booth in line. Fancy articles of
all descriptions appropriate to Christ
mas were sold by Miss Kate Allen,
Mrs. A. W. Leonard, Mrs. w. A. Blake,
Mrs. w. NJ. Aver and Mrs. NJ. S.
Holmes.
Needlecraft was the name of the
booth in which was displayed the use
full articles, such as aprons. quilts
and fancy puffs. Mrs. Cyprien Roy
and Mrs. E. H. NORM had charge of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

Supt of Schools H. ]. Chase has re-
turned from Washington, d. c., where
he has been to see his brother, who
has been seriously i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

Newell A. Reed, who has been en-
ployed at Fort Fairfield, during the
past summer and fall, has returned to
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

Herbert H. Stevens, who has fin
ished his house on Dresden avenue,
has moved his household effects into
his new home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
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of Christmas Week

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
Church Notices.

st. Marks church tEpiscopaD. Center
street. Rev Geo. Bruce Nicholson priest:
Services in the chapel in the Parish
house (2nd Sunday in Advent: 715 A.
NJ, mathis; 7.30 A. NJ, holy eucharist
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George Guild, who
have been visiting in Brockton, Mass,
have returned to Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
GARDINER.

Telephone 37.W
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-06
RADICALS.

Continued from Page One.)
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-18
COMMITTEE DEMANDS
 LOYALTY TO PARTY
Set Date of State Primary March 9. Voters Who Scratched DemOcra- tic Nominees Denied Ballot
 in Primary

The Democratic State Central Com mittee, in session in Little Rock We'd nesday, adopted resolutions which will affect all candidates for places on County Central Committees who fail ed to support the Democratic nomi- nees at the last general election, when Gov. Geo. w. Hays was opposed by Harry Myers, Republican, and Col. G. w. Murphy, Progressive. They also adopted a resolution which will allow the election judges the right to ascer- tain whether the person presenting himself to vote in Democratic pri- mary refused to support the Democra- tic nominee within the last 12 months and to prevent him from voting, if it is shown that he did refuse to support the party ticket.
 The committee met in the restroom of the Hotel Marion at noon Wednes- day when they made the call for the state primary to be held March 25, and transacted other business pertain ing to the next election and the state convention.
 Pine Bluff was chosen as the place for holding the state convention, which will meet June 3, 1914, at noon. Little Rock, the only other contestant for the convention, lost by one vote, whereupon the committee made the selection of Pine Bluff unanimous.
 Name Date of Primary
 By unanimous vote a resolution was adopted setting Wednesday, March 25, as the date for the primary election and providing that judges and clerks of election may prevent from voting any voter who refused to support the Democratic nominees within ? months last proceeding the primary.
 The resolution in full follows:
 Be is Resolved:
 That there be held throughout the several counties on Wednesday, March 25, 1914, a primary election for the purpose of nominating candidates for United States senator, and for con gressional, state, district, county and township ,fficers; in all cases where elections are to be held, said primary election to be in accordance with the rules of the Democratic State Central Committee of Arkansas, as adopted on
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-18

July 30, 1912, and as provided by law
 That all County Central Commit tees are hereby urged to closely ob- serve Rules 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 of this committee, in order that the vote of the various counties may be known at the earliest date possible.
 That no one shall be entitled to vote in said primary election who re- fused to support the Democratic nom- inees within 12 months last proceeding said primary election; to ascertain such fact if necessary such person shall be put under oath by any of the judges of the said primary election.
 That if anyone presnts himself for vote at said primary election whose Democracy is of doubtful character, any well-known Democrat may chal- lenge said persons right to vote; whereupon, any one of the judges of said primary election shall cause said person, under oath, to promise to sup port the nominees of said primary el- ection; if said person refuses to take such oath, he shall not be permitted to vote"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-18
OF EDUCATION
 RECEIVES 700 ESSAYS
Many Compete for Prizes Offered by
 Supt. COOk-l3 year Boy . May Win Prize.

Little Rock, Dec. 1S.-The Depart mentof Education has received about 700 essays in competition for the pri- zes on rural life essays, that were of fered by Supt. Cook, December 5th. was the day set apart by Supt. Cook for rural school day, and reports have been received showing that it was quite generally observed. The essays have not yet been graded, but it is stated that one of them, written by thirteen-year old boy at Greenland Washington county, stands out promi- nently among all contestants. He con cludes his argument in favor of life on the farm by saying: If boy wants to have good time he ought to live on a farm, for there he can see the real pleasures of life"