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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

a cement shed in the rear of the Ding
ley-Foss she factory at Auburn and be-
tween that building and the factory OF
Field Bros. 4 Gross was destroyed by
fire. Wednesday evening. The intense
heat broke the windows of the Dingey-
Foss factory. The damage was covered
by Insurance.
celebration of The Chinese New
Year began ia Portland, "wednesday
afternoon. under the auspices of the
new Chinese Republic Society Of
Maine. A meeting was held in the
First Baptist church. 10y Changs
delivered an address, and others to
speak were Rev. NJ Joseph Twomey,
Pres. Charles F. Flagg of the Board
of Trade and Rev. Charles NJ. Wood
man. president of the Church Fedora
tion of Portland ard South Portland
The stockholders of the Androscoggin
Patrons Cooperative Association at Au-
burn. Wednesday, elected the following
directors; Everett a. Davis of Lewiston.
J. $. True of Lewiston II. o. Wood of
Lewiston. +. w. Macomber and T. $. Os-
good Of Auburn. w. f. Leland of Minot
was elected treasurer and Vincent Can
ham of Lisbon secretary, The directors
will meet. Thursday, to elect a president
and arrange for the purchase of fertiliz-
ers, chemicals and grass seed
w. T. Emerson, Republican, of Hamp-
den, succeeded T. Herbert White.
Wednesday. as sheriff of Penobscot eoun-
~ and took charge of the jail and the 81
prisoners at Bangor a a. Powers of
Orono assumed the duties of turnkey.
Sheriff Emerson declined to make any an
nouneement as to his policy of enforcing
the liquor law. Wednesday, Donald F.
Snow succeeded George f. Thompson as
county attorney. and William NJ. Warren,
who succeeds William b. Pierce as Judge
of probate, will hold his first court,
Thursday Frank j. Rich of Mattawam-
keag succeeded Frank ]. Carsley as coun-
ty treasurer.
The will of Benjamin C. Jordan, the
wealthiest lumber operator in York
county, who died in Alfred. Dec 81
has been filed in the probate court at
B1ddeford. Me. The estate is valued
at $4,000, of which 100000 is real
estate and $4,000 personal property
The bulk of his property was left in
charge of Nellie b. Jordan, LYMAN
q. Jordan, Emeline L. Jordan and
Samuel NJ. Came as trustees He d.
rected the trustees to pay annually to
his wife and daughter such sums of
money as will afford a competent sup
port for each. He also authorized the
trustees To render help to his brothers
and sisters or their children whenever
they are unable to provide comfortably
for themselves. To the daughter. Dora
Jordan, he left $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the LEADING Stocks

New York, Jan. 2.-The opening Of the
new year on the Stock Exchange brought
with II increased activity, a broader mar
ket and pronounced strength. While the
day S total transactions We're not large,
they represented an increase, and in the
first hour as much business was done as
on some entire days recently. There was
the same scarcity of stocks which had
been characteristic of the market for sew
eral days, and in nearly all instances
buyers We're compelled to raise their bids
Not only the standard railway and in
dustrial issues, but many of the less
prominent shares rose, gains ranging
from / to 6 points. Southern Pacific was
the exception among the Leading issues.
and fell back point. Western Maryland
also was weak, losing q.
London bought stocks moderately in this
market, and there was some buying on
direct orders from the Continent. Expec-
tationS of an early peace agreement,
which strengthened the foreign markets,
were factor in the advance here. The
easier tendency of call money played a
part in shaping speculative sentiment.
demand rising more than 80 points Pre-
dictions of an advancing market for for
eign exchange were based upon expecta-
lions that monetary conditions would be-
come more favorable with the passing of
the year-end period Should monetary
conditions warrant such action, financing
for corporations, some of which Will soon
become imperative by reason of the ma
turing of short term note issues, doubtless
will be undertaken OH Il large scale.
The bond market was irregular, with a
good distribution of business. Total sales,
par value, $20S4, 600. United States rs de-
clined Ia on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The body of John Dooley, AZ, was found
in his room at 24O Methuen street Law
renee, Mass Thursday afternoon lie
had apparently strangled himself during
the night, with fire escape rope.
The entire estate of Mrs. Robert Goelet
who died in Paris few weeks ago, was
bequeathed TO her son, Robert Walton
Goelet, under the terms of lIer VIII,
which was filed, Thursday, at Newport.
K. L., for probate. The estate, Yhich Is
known to be very large, includes' large
house at Newport The will gave no hiht
as to the estates value. Mr.. Goelet. the
beneficiary, was made executor, without
bond. Tlae win was dated Feb 6. l9l2
James Holden and j. William Dacey OF
FAN River and Felix Bresnlt of swansea,
Mass, ere held in bonds of $1,000 each
in the police court, Wednesday, at New
port, r. l.. on charges of stealing cotton
and cotton waste valued at $1,000 They
were arraigned before Judge Franklin
and pleaded not guilty. The men We're ar
rested. Wednesday night. Seventy thons-
and pounds of cotton and 1900 pounds OF
cotton waste are alleged to have been
stolen from the Shove mill in Tivertoh,
where Breault is employed as poss
carder and the larceny is charged to the
trio. Holden is n cotton rope ana paha-
ing manufacturer of Fall RIVER ana IA
cey is in his employ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
Boston Curb Market.
New York Produce Market.

New ofks jan. Z.
FLOUR-Quiet and about steady, re-
ceipts 2S,000; shipments 5000.
WIIEAT-Spot barely STEADY; no : RED
107 nominal elevator and los Buiialo NO.
northern Duluth rs fob afloat; receipts
125000 shipments 112,0O0
cORN-Spot steady. export 81 spot fob
afioat: receipts $1,000; shipments loog:
OATS-Spot easy. standard white ~
mammal: No 3 So No. 3lAM3Sa, all on
track: receipts $1,000; no shipments.
PORK-Steady :
BEF-Firm.
I.ARD-Easy. m
SITGAR-Raw steady; muscovado "
test 323: centrifugal sc test 5i3; molasses
50 test 2gS refined quiet.
BIYTTER-Frm receipts 1918 tubs.
creamery extras 37a@3S; firsts 32ei36; fac
tory held 22aM4. 200.
EGGS-Weak: receipts 1901 cases; fresh
gathered extras 27dt2S; extra firsts 25aM25;
1irsts 24a25; seconds and lower grades
ai0I23; held fresh average best 20ds22: poor
to fair 12GelS state. Pa. and nearby hen
merry whites fancy large new laid 3Sd4o;
do. selected whites defective in size or
quality 306t36; western gathered whites u
6ls3; state Pa and nearby hennery brown
2s: do. gathered browns and mixed colors
25027
POULTRY-Dressed dull; fresh killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
WASHINGTON NOT so SURE.
Castro's Case Not Settled Despite
Willingness to Quit U. S.

Washington. Jan. 2.-Cipriano Cas-
tro's case has not been settled, de-
spite the willingness of the former
Venezuelan dictator to quit the Unit
ed States.
Secretary Nagel, today. began con-
sideration OF Castro's request to be
permitted TO sail. Saturday, on the
steamer Amerika for Germany. He
came from France, so that presents
a veXatious problem with the pos
sibillty that should Germany bar him.
he would be returned to New York
and finally to France. Castro has
raised another complication by wish
ing to leave without having the Unit
ed States pass upon his admissability.
Whether he will sail, Saturday on
the Amerika probably depends upon
whether the line will receive him as a
passenger with the possibility of be-
ing obliged to bring him back to Ellis
Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
Little Falls Strike
Over==Strikers Win.

Little Falls, n. Y, Jan. 2.--The Lit
a meeting, tonight, the strikers voted
to return to work in the Gilbert and
Phoenix mills. thus bringing to a close
a labor difficulty which since early
October last, has vexed this indus
trial center, giving rise to- numerous
sensational developments, including
several riots and the arrest of prom
inent socialists and Tearing, finally, to
mediatory measures by the state la
Dor department.
The settlement reached is on a ba-
sis of GO hours pay for "a hours work
and increase in pay for piece work,
which, it is claimed. will amount to
about 10 per cent. The manufactur-
ers promised TO take back the strik-
ers as soon as places can be secured
for them.
During the strike there We're arrests
on charges Of rioting, or melting to
riot of strikers and OF Socialists who
came here to address meetings. May
or Lunn of Schenectady being the
most prominent in the last named
class. The main trouble was that the
manufacturers would not treat with
the Industrial Workers of the World,
with which organization the strikers
we're affiliated.
The American Federation of Labor
called off the strike SO far as il was
concerned, month ago fa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
CipTiano Castro, Ex-Vene-
zue|an Pfesy Will Go.
Engages Passage on Steamship
Bound for Hamburg, Ger.
Denies He Is Seeking TO Stir Up An.
other Reyolufion.-Sails Saturday.

New York. Jan. 2.-CiprIano Castro.
ex President of Venezuela. engaged
passage, this afternoon, on the steam
ship AmeFika of the Hamburg Amer
lean Line sailing for Hamburg, AT :
a. NJ, Saturday. Castro will have 4
room and bath in cabin Na. f52. His
valet VIII accompany him.
The officers of the Hamburg Amer
lean Line said that So far as they
knew, the man would board the steam
or at her pier like any other passen-
ger. This would require him. for a
short time at least, To tread The sol!
of this country from which he was
barred when he arrived from Europe.
Tuesday. on the French line La Four
aine. No formal charge Ia warrant
his detention has been made against
Castro beyond the report of la Tour
aine's surgeon that his physical con-
dition made il advisable To keep him
at Ellis Island pending further medi
cal examination. Before the decision
of the immigration authorities was
announced, Castro declared he was
willing 10 go back tt Europe Of his
own accord
General Castro denied that he was
seeking To stir up another revolution
in Venezuela 1T is impossible for
me-" he said, to regain my lost for
tunes. There is no reason to think
that / want To stir up trouble. and no
proof. This last word l give To the
American people. While | return
pray for the prosperity of the grand
people Of the United States
of
changed his mind about discussing his
plans and received the newspaper men.
He said that ne did not know whether
or not he would return To Paris Il
have no interests in Germany" he
said, "and there is 10 truth IN the
statement that | am going back 10
Venezuela To head revolution back :
ed by German interests. ! don't think
the Germans make their money so
easily as to give ii for such purposes.
10 use a Latin phrase, 'Nerum est
Quod est
Castro wrote this phrase on q piece
of paper and then translated it. IT
meant, he said THE truth is what it
is"
An interpreter and two stenograph-
ers We're present.
Castro declared he had no intention
of visiting Havana. Asked about the
money and lands he had lost in Vene-
zuela he replied
All of my money was taken by
President Gomez. | am ruined. He
robbed me of 25,000,000 francs. 1t was
my capital. He even took my horse
and mule and my house furnishings.
This was done after my departure
from Venezuela in 1908, to go TO Eu-
rope for an operation.
II have no money interests in Vene-
Zuela now" continued the former
President. Everything is lost, even
my honor. | have received a state
ment that President Gomez has given
To Gen. Jose Hernandez a number of
shares in Venezuelan company.
These shares are mine and President
Gomez had no authority or right to
dispose of Them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03

sherman Boutell of Illinois, to be a
Justice of that court, succeeding
Booth. AIR. Boutell is now minister 10
Switzerland.
To aid sufferers of pulmonary tu-
berculosis in the United States by
newly reported discoveries in Germany
for the cure of the disease, Senator
Gore Thursday. introduced a resolu-
ton calling upon the President to
send to Congress any information on
the subject gathered by consular of
ijcors in Germany.
The President and Miss Helen Taft.
Thursday, attended the wedding nj ST
Johns Episcopal church of Miss Fran,
ees Hodges. daughter of Col Harry
Fuie Hodges, Corps of Engineers l.
= A.. and Mrs. Hodges. and Lieut. Al
bert Hilands ACher. Corps Of Engi-
neers. L. $. \.
Conferees on the Senate and House
immigration bilis were announced,
Thursday They are Senators Lodge.
Dillingham; and Smith, ana Rcpresen-
tativcs Burnett, sabbath and Gard
ner. The Burnett nteracy test bill,
passed by the House as an amendment
- si' ~ any tt0 81 NttbHtiihf' ipi titt IN
bingham bill. was rejected by the SEN
ate.
With Il view to preventing hazing
ut the Naval Academy Senator Per
lsins of California, Thursday, introduce
ed a bill which would make cadet
dismissed for hazing ineligible for re-
appointment and also ineligible for APP
pointment as I; commissioned officer in
the army, navy or marine corps, until
after the graduation of the class Of
which ne was a member.
Otfieials of the insular bureau were
making official denials of report
that they had discovered a revolu-
tionary plot in the Philippines alleged
To be backed by large business in
terests alarmed at the prospects OF
the United states relinquishng, the
islands. A bill is now pending in the
House 10 give immediate autonomy
and independence i'll eight years Brig
adler General Frank Mcintyre, chief
Of the insular bureau, characterized
the report as pure fiction" Army Of
fieers, however, while discarding the
idea of an organized revolutionary
plot, say there is considerable agita-
ton among business interests ON the
islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
Shipping News.

Portland, Me, Jan. 2.-Arrived:
Steamer Turcoman 0D, Bristol; Ioni-
an (Br), Glasgow; Tacoma (Br) Leith
Devona CBr), Fowey; f. J. Lisman,
Newport News. Schooners Helen, Ban
Dor for New York; Herald, St John.
N. B., for Philadelphia; Gen. Scott,
Calais for Boston; Jennie S. Hall,
Hantsport. N. s., for New York; RAJ
VIOLA tBr), ST. John. n. H.. for Bos-
ton; kennebee, Calais for Warren, r.
l.; Rebecca G.. Whilden, Calais for
New York; G.. NJ. Porter, do for do;
II. r. Ravens, St. George, N. B., for
Boston; Virginia, bound west.
Sailed: Steamer Jose tNor), Ham
burg.
Roekland. Me, Jan. ARRIVED:
Schooners Julia Frances, New York :;
Hattie II. Barbour, New York for st.
John; Mary Brewer Boston; James
A. Webster, Stonington.
Portland, Me, Jan. ARRIVED:
Steamer Tacoma, (Br). Leith-
Boston, Jan ARRIVED: Schooner
a. }. Sterling (Br), Parrsboro, NJ s.;
We're u. Roberts (Br, Windsor. N. S.
Samuel Dillaway. Georgetown, S. G. :;
1nomas NJ Lawrence, Long Cove, Me. !;
h. Il. Hardwick CBr), Plympton, N.
-; Emma f. Potter (Br). Clements
port, y. S.; Abbie s. Walker Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
Officers Elected by Tar
rantine Tribe Of Red Men.
Board Of Trade Votes TO Ask
For Change Of Time on R. R.
Board Of County Commissioners Or.
ganize..Suaday School Officers.

Belfast. Me. Jan. 2-(SpeciaD.-
The following officers have been elect
ed by the Tarratine Tribe of Red
Mel Sachem, Leroy Bowden; saga
more, Frank l.. orser; chief of rec
ords. O. J. Dickey prophet, Charles
Henderson; collector of wampum, o..
H. Dickey; keeper of wampum. Ros-
ooe Arey: trustee for IS months, Ed
win s. Perkins; delegates to Great
Council, G. Parker Cook and Charles
Henderson. The installation will take
place, Jan. 18th. ID. ID. G. S. Perkins
will install the officers.
The Mortimer fertilizer factory
began shipping. this morning, and
started with an increase in the crew
The new 302xl20 foot building is about
completed and the machinery is he
ing installed. The plant IS now one
of the largest in fhe country and will
employ a large crew when in full OPP
GRAFTON, 't
: Cards we're received. yesterday from
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lamson from
Kingston. Jamaiea bearing New Years
greetings. Mr.. and Mrs. Lanson wifi
go next to Porto Rico, thence to
South America and Panama.
The Ladies' Circle of the North
church have elected the following Of
ficers: President, Mrs. r. S. Bowker;
vice presidents. Mrs c. w. Atkins
Mrs. M. c. Hill: secretary, Mrs. Wal
ter c. Shaw; treasurer Mrs. Alfred
Small. Miss Annie V. Field will enter
tain the ladies at u Thimble party
for the benefit of the Circle, at her
home in Pri nroGe Ht1i. on Saturday
afternoon.
The following officers have been
elected for the year by the BAPTIST
Sunday school Secretary. Mrs. Mil
dred Rhoades. treasurer, William
Stevens; librarian, Herbert Brier: as
sistant librarian, Edna Hopkins; pi-
onist, Jessie Innia
The Belfast Board of Trade recent
Iy voted to ask the Maine Central to
change the time of the afternoon train
leaving Belfast. from ESQ 10 2,20, az
has been the time in past years. The
present schedule is most unsatisfac-
tory. both for mail and passenger ser
vice.
The Board of County Commission
ers organized, Wednesday, with Peter
Harmon, chairman. The other mem
bers are George E. Bryant of Waldo
and the newly elected member. Vol
ney7 Thompson of Montville. Arthur +.
Colson has been elected janifor of the
county building.
Rev. Hosea w. Rhoades, who some
time ago resigned frcm his passionate
in Lee, owing to i'll health, has resum-
ed his duties there, after passing the
+. past year in, Belfast Incorporating.
Mrs Rhoades and two sons, Donald
and Roger, who are now guests of her
parents, Mayor and Mrs. Z. f. Hanson,
Northport avenue win join her hus-
band in few days.
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BoWdoin' sNewGym
Used for First Time.

Brunswick, Me-. Jan. 2.-Bowdoin's
new gymnasium and Thomas W. Hyde
Athletic building costing $4,000, were
used for the first time, today, when when
the four classes met for their regular
gymnasium work. In addition to that
work squads in baseball, football and
- track sports began preliminary prac-
tice for this seasons events
The Thomas ". Hyde Athletic bulld :
ing, which is connected with the gym
nasium, is the largest building OF It's
kind in New England and the two
buildings combined are among the
largest college buildings devoted ex-
Z clusively 10 athletics in the country
1.-THE funds for the erecting the gym
nasium were raised by subscriptions
among The alumni students anu
friends of the college, While the Atm
letic building is the gift OF John .
: Hyde of Bath in memory Of his IA
Their, the late General Thomas w
Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
HoPPLEs MAY eE CAUSE
OF Disruption in illinois Valley Racing
Association.

Chicago. Jan. There Is fear among
horsemen. VINO campaign over the Illinois
Valley Racing Association tracks that
hopples may disrupt the old organization
before the meeting scheduled for otta-
wa, H.. tomorrow. is terminated. The
trainers have been canyassed and il has
been found that they are about equally
divided as TO the use of the hopples.
President n. j. Aldrieh of the assoeia-
ton is leading the fight for free golnH
horses. He and his supporters will make
n fight to have all horses barred OFF the
illinois tracks which cannot trot or pace
without the use of straps. basing their
stand on the fact that the American Frot-
ting and Racing Association has barred
the hoppled horses from its affiliated
tracks after 1915.
Those who believe in getting the speed
out Of the animals no matter how. retort
that the Hartford Association, the ruling
body In the East, has sanctioned the use
OF the hopples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
$4,000 LOSS.
Fire Destroys Lumber Yards and Prop
erty at Lowell.

Lowell, Mass, Jan. 2.-Property to the
value of $1,000 was destroyed by. am
early morning fire, today. Two of the big
lumber yards of the city were involved,
and several manufacturing concerns were
temporarily wiped out. The Pratt & For
rest Co. and the A. l.. Brooks Co, lum-
Der dealers, sustained the heaviest loss.
II. A. Alley, a manufacturer of patterns,
w. X. Aldrich, manufacturer of hand
screws, and John Trip, roll coverer,
were other losers. The fire originated III
the boiler room of the Pratt x Forrest
Co from unknown causes. The property
was largely insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
EAST WINTHROP.

The East Winthrop Thursday Club
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
w. II. Titus. Mrs. Waugh had charge
Of The following program: Roll cali
Dutch New Year's"; paper, The
Beers IN South Africa" Mrs. Harriet
Knbreth; civilian of Orange" Mrs.
Stella Stone: Sketch of Friesland.'
Mrs. Fannie James. The club will meet,
jan. lG, with Mrs. e. A. Whiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
DOG BY PARCELS POST.
Live Animals Not Allowed, Though
Postmaster Makes Exception.

Yonkers, N Y, Jan. ITO a nameless
dog probably belongs the distinction of
being the first canine that ever traVelea
by post. He was delivered in crate at
the opening of the parcels post here. yes
terday to a local resident, Although live
animals are not accepted under the par
GELS post regulations the postmaster
made an exception for this Inauguration
ceremony and had one of his carriers de
dressed
Postmaster Warren in his private car
rage, personally delivered 6-pound
roast from New York so that a Yonkers
housewife might boast of receiving her
New Years dinner by parcel post.
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Nitric Acid Causes
Another Portland
Fireman's Death.

Portland. Me-, Jan. 2-Lieut. Her
bert Eldridge of the Portland fire de-
partnent died, today. as the result of
inhaling nitric acid fumes while fight
ing a fire in IA drug store, yesterday.
Deputy chief William II. Steele died.
yesterday. and four other firemen
We're made i'll by the poisonous fumes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
SPORTING NOTES.

Dining. professional runner. belong
ing to London. was first. and William
Queal Of New York. second. in l5-mile
professional race at Edinburgh Scotland,
Thursday. at the Powder Hill athletic
grounds. The winners time was J hour,
n minutes. - seconds Longboat. the
Canadian indian. when he won the same
race, last year. made the distance In l
hour. % minutes. I rs seconds.
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Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago, Jan. ,.
ATTLE--Reeeipts 1860. market steady
to 10 cents lower: beeves 5S0a9l0,
HOGS-Receipts 1900; market opened
lower. closed strong light 12aGf750
SHEEP-Receipts 23,o00: market steady
to 10 cents lower; native 435at5l0; westetn
4i00550; yeaIlngs 6l00t110 native lambs
620dS75; western 625mS75
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03

Declaring that a revolver lac held
could not be discharged. George II.
Rogers pressed the weapon against
his throat. pulled the trigger and kill
ed himself, Thursday, in Boston. The
shooting occurred in Court street
saloon. Rogers was employed as
special policeman at a theatef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-03
CAPITAL JoTTINGS.

President Taft, Thursday, nominat-
ed Fenton w Booth of Illinois, now
justice of the court Of claims, to be
chlef justice of that court, succeed
ing Stanton ]. Peellee. and Henry