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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
REQUEST HOLIDAY FOR SCHOOLS
Suffragettes Wish School Children to
View Their Parade.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Thousands of
school children of Washington will swell
the crowds which win cheer the trudging
women in the Suffragette parade, March
8 II the board of education passes favor
ably upon a request from the national
Suffrage organizations that the schools be
closed on that day. Capt. James L. Os-
ter, president of the board, declared him.
self in favor of granting the petition.
While they were congratuatius them
selves on the evidently favorable attitude
of the board, the Suffragette leaders heard
heard with some dismay that the Ma
tional Society opposed to Equal Suffrage
had leased a downtown theatre, for Feb.
2S in which to hold monster mass
meeting to protest against the demand
for the ballot. 1t is announced that men
and women prominent both in political
and social life will be among the speak
ers.
The anti-suffragists, fearing that some
of the adherents to the cause" might
adopt the militant methods of their Eng
fish sisters. today, asked that extra POI
lice be appointed to attend the meeting
and guard the speakers against violence
Violence said a Suffragist leader al
headquarters, why that is stuff and
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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Charleston, W. Va, Feb. ia series
of important developments marked the
coal ctrike situation, today. In the coal
fields under martial law, "a miles from
here, the militia was using stringent
measures to stamp out violence, Whle
in this city, it became necessary 10
sound a riot call to curb a demonstra-
ton Stated in the state building.
A Legislature, troubled because OF
charges of bribery, was In session
when it was learned that miners ana
their sympathizers We're marching mere
to take the state Capitol, At first, the
truth of the report was questioned
but when a number of miners and 9th
ers invaded the state building a riot
call was turned in Chief of Police Al
bert GULL, with the entire police force
at his heels, rushed to the State House
The halls of the Capitol We're cleared
promptly number of persons re-
ceiving slight injuries. The Legislature
however, @as not disturbed and con
tinued its deliberations, although the
coinrnoticn caused by the trouble was
audible to both the House and senate.
Early tonight, warrants were sworn
out for Mother Jones, well-known IN
labor circles of the country, 5. c. Bos-
we'll editor of Socialist paper. ana
Frank BARLEY and Paul }, panlson'
said to be connected with the lnterna-
tional organization of miners They
are charged with conspiracy and as
accessories before the fact in the death
of Fred Bobbett, one of the victims OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
With The FifstGf ange Lee
turers' Conference Here.
Two Grand Sessions Enjoyed,
Thursday, In City Hall.
Full Morning Session and Recep-
ton Planned for This Afternoon.

The lecturers Of the Oranges got
together at three different sessions,
at the Convention Of the Maine state
Grange of Patrons of Husbandry at
Portland, in December last to talk
matters over and exchange ideas. AT
the first of these meetings 40 lecturers
were present and the meetings were
so popular that it was decided to
soon effect permanent organization.
The first Conference of Maine Lee
turers now beng held is the outcome
of the movement which by the Lee
tufers ia Portland was left in the
charge of committee of three. con-
sisTing of Chairman Roy c. Haines of
Ellsworth, A. G. Utecht of Topsham
and Mrs. Mary +. Robinson of Peru
Two additional members, W. ]. Davis
and r. NJ. Enwright both of Augusta
were added TO this committee at the
Thursday initial session to report
plan of permanent organization This
viii be submitted for action at the
Friday A. NJ session.
Thursday afternoon, the first Con-
ference of Maine Lecturers p. of H..
found an enthusiastic gathering of 900
members of the State Grange, some
of whom had come $50 to 200 miles to
attend the session.
City. hall had been tastefully deco
rated for the occasion with festoons
of blue and golden bunting. colors of
the p. of H. suggested by the blue
of the sky and gold of the corn at
Harvest time, on stage and gallery
fronts. The stage recess was cur
tanned with large American flags
draped q t each side with a huge flag
lansing over the rear of the stage as
q background. The Chairman's desk
was wound with It flag and the Score
tary's table hung with yellow and blue
bunting while in large letters, p. Of
H.. in the same c0lors and formed of
bunting ropes occupied the centre of
the front of the stage. Here and there
smaller ilags with staffs crossed added
to the pretty effect.
A few moments after o'clock, the
conference was called to order by
State Lecturer b. Walker McKeen,
who later was made chairman and the
conference was opened by the rousing
rendition of America" by all in the
hail.
CONTINUED on Page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
COAL INVESTIGATION.

Mayor Oakley G. Curtis of Portland
got his chance before the coal com
mtttce" in the Senate chamber. Thurs
day aftefnocn. lie had che chance to
speak-hithefto denied hinl-and three
other chances to Laugh.
Two women from Readneld, or there
ahouts, testified as TO the experiences
( in buying coal CT d Readfeld dealer.
Mrs. Johanna Bishop brought bill
To lack up her statement that for two
tons and Two bags of coal she had been
charged the sum Of $21,4i. Mrs Ella
Price of Kent's Hill stated that she
believed the "tS tons' ordered from
the same dealer to have been at least
one ton short wight" She cited her
experience of the year before of calling
! in man to weigh the coal she re-
eeived ara declared that consignment
to have weighed but Il tons. This
amount this year. she stated, appeared
to be even less than then.
The Two women were allowed to
leave the hearing. Mayor Curtis arose
from his aisle seat and followed. SEN
ator Maxwell of Sagadahoc came in
and took his place in the committee
shortly after Mayor Curtis returned.
Senator Maxwell thereupon put be-
fore the committee the mayors desire
TO he heard Ito correct an erroneous
impression held by the COMMITTEES"
Mayor Curtis stood and raised his
eyebrows inquirinely In Chairman
Morey'3 direction. The chairman APP
pealed to the committeeman and they
expressed the opinion that NJ. Curtis
ought to he heard. They waited. May
or Curtis waited-then said softly to
the chairman. Il denh care to speak
Iuntil have permission.
Being granted that permission he
said that he had interviewed the two
women witnesses and that the bill ex-
hibited by airs, Bishop had stipulated,
not two tons and two bags of coal
but balance OF aceount'" Mrs. Price,
he stated, had admitted that the coal
she had bought had come, not from
the dealer mentioned but directly from
the car and hauled by driver in no
way connected with the dealers firm
The mayor sat down in triumph.
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
LIGHTS FOR VEHICLES.


An Act requiring vehicles to carry
lights at night on public highways and
bridges was introduced, Thursday
morning, by Representative Willis
Swift of Augusta.
Section one of this bill provides that
Every vehicle on wheels whether sta
tionary or in motion, on any pubic
highway or bridge. shall have attached
to it light or lights which shall be so
displayed as to be visible from the
front and the rear during the periods
from one hour after sunset to one hour
before sunrise; provided, however, that
this act shall not apply to any vehicle
which is designed TO be propelled by
hand or to any vehicle While upon any
lighted street or highway where street
lights are maintained at a distance OF
500 feet apart or less, or to any We
hicle designed for the transportation
as its principal freight of hay or straw
While loaded with such freight"
The Maine highway department is
given power upon written application
to exempt certain vehicles. For viola
ton of the act there may be imposed
a fine not exceeding s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
STRIKING MINERS IN W. VA.
MARCH ON STATE CAPITOL.
Riot Call Turned In and Halls are Quickly
Cleared===Militia Are Using Stringent
MethOds==Warrants are SW0rnF For
Agitators===60 Men Arrested.

a recent riot near Mucklow. Boswell
has been arrested ana taken to Paint
Creek Junction for trial before the
Military Commission. Search is being
made for the Others.
An important development, today,
was The raiding by the militia of Hol-
ley Grove, on Paint Creek, and the ar
rest of SO men. Under military escort
the men were rushed to Paint Greek
Junction for trial before the military
authorities, charged with participating
in recent lioting.
With the wholesale arrests, today,
the military court, which convened, to-
day, has upwards of $50 cases to be
considered.
Four additional COMPANIES of militia
were ordered to the strike district, to-
night. by Gov Glasscock. Two are
from Parkersburg and enc each from
Morgantown and sutton. Six eompa-
MES are now in the field.
The Legislature, today, took action
for the payment Of expenses incurred
during martial law in Kanawha coun-
ty. The Senate concurred in a House
bill approprating over $244 900. Under
West Virginia law, no money can be
paid out OF the state treasury except
by legislative appropriations. Tive
proclamations OF martial law were de-
ciared While the Legislature was no
in session and Gov Glasscock wa.
compelled to borrow money. The pres.
ent INVASION of troops is the third. il
less than a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Other House Measures.

kehoe of Portland-Act to require
loan brokers to obtain licenses from
municipal officers of cities This act
provides that no person or persons
shall for himself or themselves or for
another make loans or advertise to
make loans such as are described in
chapter as of the Revised Statutes as
amended and charge therfor interest
at the rate of more than 10 per cent
per annum without first obtaining from
the municipal officers of the town or
city where the business is conducted a
license for making such loans A PEN
atty Of not exceeding 800 to be recov I
cred en- complaint or Indictment is
provided.
kehoe of Portland: Act to amend Sec
of Chap. 46 of the Revised Statutes
relating to loans. This would substitute
Continued on Page Seyea.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
MEASURES INTRODUCED IN
THE HOUSE ON THURSDAY,
Smith of Auburn for Amendment of Primary
Election lawsuit of Augusta and
Lights on Vehicles===LOan BrOk=
ers Interested==Other Bills.
TO AMEND PRIMARY LAW.

Representative Reuel ". Smith of
Auburn, Thursday morning in tho
House, introduced an act to amend the
primary election law and reduce the
number Of ballots to be printed.
This act provides that there shall be
furnished by the secretary of State for
each voting place or precinct at which
an election is to be held not less than
so of each party primary nominating
ballots for every 30 votes and fractions
of so votes cast by that party in the
said voting place or precinct at last
preceding election. II the city, town OF
plantation clerk thinks more ballots
are needed he may have them by writ
ing to the secretary of State,
Statement OF Facts.
ACCOMMODATING the act is a statement
of facts which says: "The primary law
in force last June required an average
OF u times as many ballots to be print
ed as were used and in some cases 36
times as many were printed and sent to
the different towns. This bill is intended
to reduce the number of ballots re-
CURED to be printed as far as it can
reasonably be done. 1t provides as
many ballots as viii probably be used
and IN case of any unusual enrolment
the city, town or plantation clerk car
call for more ballots, which should meet
any condition which may arise. The
total cost for ballots for last June pri-
mary was $18, 49,. a. The cost under this,
bin will be about fifth, or about
$2700.'
The statement of facts concludes
with its tabulation to show how the
proposed law will work out for the diff
ferent towns taken at random through
out the state.
j TThe saving, however, will be less
than appears by comparison of the
above figures, as the State printers
under a Democratic administration
were paid over $4,000 Illegal charges.
The Journal at the time called atten-
ton to these, Illegal charges, but the
State printers were required only TO
refund the sum of SOAPS on stock.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
MEDIATION URGED.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Mediation in
Mexico, rather than Intervention, by
the appointment of a PanA American
commission was urged today, upon
President Taft. Senator Cullom of the
foreign relations committee, and Rep.
Flood of the foreign affairs committee
by John Barrett. director general OF
the PAN American Union.
The commission which, il is suggest
ed, should seek to bring about a read
justnent of Mexican affairs, would be
composed of statesman from the
United States, an eminent Latin Amer
lean diplomat now in Washington, and
an influential Mexican Mr.. Barrett
suggested for the commission such
men as Senator Root or William j.
Bryan, Senior Galdron, minister from
Bolivia, or DR. De Pena, minister from
Uruguay. and Senior De La Barra of
Mexico, former ambassador to the
United States
The mediation proposal was made
after conferences with members of the
Senate and House. and followed re-
newed assurances from the state de-
partment, that there is no present in
tentton of departing from the estab
lished policy with dealing with the sit
uation in Mexico.
In his letter outlining the plan, Mr..
Barrett says, at involves mediation
rather than Intervention, international
American cooperation rather than in
dividual United States action and
practical application of the Pan-Amers
lean. rather than of the Monroe doc
trine''
The commission, he suggests. should
investigate the situation in Mexico on
the ground. and make recommended
tons to Mexico which shall re-adjust
the situation in favor of permanent
peace and stability
Through Ambassador Wilson in
Mexico City, the plan would be pre-
sented TO the Mexican government and
to the revolutionary leaders. whe
would be urged to cease hostilities
Pending the action and report of the
commission; and it should be made
known to the Mexican government and
people that they would be expected
with this moral support and interest
of all America, to carry out the con-
illusions of such international COM
mission"
IF Latin America and Mexico fail
To act on this suggestion" says Mr..
Barrett, they still will be obliged
to admit that the United States has
first tried To proceed on the fairest
lines possible, and with every effort to
Continued on Page Twelye.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
TEACHERS PENSIONS.

Earnestly supported by leading edu-
Gators, business and professional men
from northern Maine to southern Rhode
Island, the bill to increase the eff
cheney of the public schools of Maine
by retiring teachers of long service
with pensions" was before the COM
mittee on education in the hall of rep
resentatives, Thursday afternoon.
Among these speakers We're State
Superintendent Payson Smith Farms
worth G. Marshall superintendent of
Augusta schools and chairman of the
special committee on teachers PEN
sions of the Maine Teachers Associa-
ton; De Forrest H. Perkins, super
tendent of Portland schools; Harry NJ
Bigelow, editor of the Portland Press,
Judge w. X. Newell of Lewiston: NJ
T. Hooper of Portland. president of the
Portland Merchants Association and
Walter f. Ranger of Providence, r. l.,
commissioner of education in Rhode
Island.
The State superintendent closed his
address to the committee in the fol-
lowing words
The teachers pension proposed by
this bin will at comparatively small
cost give to the teachers of our State
degree of. assurance anc protection
that it is beyond my words to express.
1t will help to insure to the children
OF our State better teaching and it
will put our own commonwealth in
line with the most progressive states
of the Union in movement which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Have Been Placed in Com
ing Inauguration Parade.
Congress May Regulate Prices
Charged by The Hotels.
Hundreds Farmers Wives to March,
March 3, With Suffragettes.l =

Washington, Feb. 13.-The military
feature of the inaugural parade prac-
ideally has been completed, according
to the announcement made, today by
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood grand mar
shall. Present figures indicate that
nearly $4,000 soldiers and sailors from
the regular and state militia services
Will be in line
Robert n. Harper chairman of the
civic organizations committee, today,
told the inaugural committee that at
least $1,000 marehers would be in his
section of the parade. This will be
composed of political clubs and other
organizations of a semi-political ma
ture. In this section also will be the
governors and their stats from states
that will not be represented by mill
tia. Governors of at least 20 states
are expected to be III line of march
Col. Allen, chief of staff to Major
General Wood. told the inaugural
committee that it was planned to have
rear guard from the United State
Engineer Corps to keep stragglers in
line
The quadrennial harvest Of Wash
ington hotels and restaurants secured
DN rates cilaTBeu 10 Inauguration FlSi-
tors, was threatened, today, by a joint
resolution introduced in the House by
Rep. Johnson of Kentucky, chairman
of the House District of Columbia
committee The resolution recites
that citizens DESTROYS of attending the
ceremonies, Have generally COM
planned that they have been required
10 enter unreasonable contracts at ex-
orbitant prices" As a remedy the
resolution would provide that the rate
to be charged by Hotels, lodging
houses, boarding houses. cafes, restau-
rant and similar places of entertain
mentf shall be the regular rates
charged during the year prior to Feb.
25. 1919. a penalty Of 500 fine for
violation is fixed by the resolution and
the defendant is made responsible for
the maintenance Of the complaint in
Washington during the litigation if
the complaint should prove his case
Toaiatc, Il was announced. the State
sslfh Ohio hssS outdene all other states
the Union in sending representa-
tes Cor the inauguration ceremonies.
Uru1aI notification was received by
St17e committee that the entire Ohio
Legislature will adjourn for several
days md come TO Washington in
body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Farnsworth G. Marshall.

When Senator Walker of the COM
mittee opened the hearing Farnsworth
G. Marshall of Augusta, chairman of
the special committee on teachers
pensions of tie Maine Teachers Asso-
citation, asked how long the proponents
of the bill would be given to speak.
The time is unlimited as far as
know replied Senator Walker, but
1 would suggest that the speakers
make their remarks concise and to the
point"
mir. Marshall then opened the case
fol- the teachers. saying in part:
THE Teachers Pension bill under
consideration Is proposed by the Maine
Teachers Association an association
of over $500 of the public school teach
ers of Maine. The bill itself embraces
the ideas obtained by consultation
with your superintendent, teachers
and business men of the State This
bill is endorsed by the Maine Teach
ers Association Hancock County
Teachers Association, Washington
County Teachers Association, and the
Teachers Associations of Bangor, Wa
terville. Augusta, Brunswick. Lewis
ton and Auburn, Bath and Portland.
dreds of personal letters from the
teachers and by large number OF pc
titions which have been presented to
the Legislature.
Although pensions for teachers IS
presented to the public of Maine for
the first time, it is not new or I'M
| tried idea. All OF the continental cotln-
tries of Europe, the countries of South
America, the Provinces of Canada,
have some form of teachers pension
| legislation and nearly all of them have
| systems covering the retirement OF all
the public school teachers.
I'm the United Staes, 90 states have
| legisiate6 10 a greater or less extent
upon teachers pensions. In five, en-
ploying 10000 teachers, with a popula-
! ton of 100000, they have complete
state retirement systems. Nineteen ell
| ties, covering one-ninth of our popu-
lation and one-twelfth of the total
number of teachers, have teachers
| pension systems. Thirty per cent. OF
our entire population and 20 per cent.
of our entire teaching force receive
! the benefits of teachers pensions. Eight
state Legislatures at the present time
are considering some form of pension
/ legislation
s.There are two general reasons tor
I teachers pensions. First, the low saia-
ries received by the teachers of this
State. The report of the Russell Sage
Foundation places Maine 18th in the list
off As states in the matter Of teachers
wages, only surprising South Carolina.
Mississippi and North Carolina. The re-
port of the State superintendent Of Maine
for the year 1912 places the average wages
of female teachers of the State in the
common schools at s3i2, and Of ali teach-
CONTINUED or Page SeYenl
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THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARNER.

Washington. Feb. 13.-Forecast for
New England Fair and warmer, Fri
day; Saturday, fair; moderate south
west winds. South New England
Fair, Friday, and probably Saturday.
rising temperature. moderate, south
west winds. East New York. Fair
and warmer Friday Saturday, prob
ably fair; moderate south and south
WeSf ANinde
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
F.. o. Beal NOmi=
mated at Bangor

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 1s.-Bangor Re-
publicans. tonight, nominated F. o.
Beaf for mayor, the vote being: Beal
5S4; Benjamin w. Blanchard 391. Mr..
Beal has already served eight terms
as mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Conditions and General Forecast.

washington. Feb. Weather: The
WINDS along the New England coast
will BE- moderate and southwest; mid
die Atlantic coast, moderate variable,
mostly south and southwest The
weather will be generally fair. Fri
day and Saturday, in the East. Temp
erature will rise. Friday, over practi-
callv ell districts east OF the Missis-
sippi river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Feb. Forecast for Bos-
ten and vicinity: Friday. fair; Satur-
day, unsettled and somewhat warmer;
moderate southwesterly winds.