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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
GENERAL FEDERAL ATTACK.

Il Paso, Tex, Nov. PA general
federal attack, front, right and left
flank. delivered practically simulta-
noausIy, this afternoon. by Gems. Sal
azar Rojas. CaraYeo and Landa, drove
in Gen. Francisco Villas sl1irmish line
and developed separate engagements
below Hauch on the west. at TERRA
8larca on the front and along the bor-
der opposite Belenaa and Ycstera, Tex
Is to the east.
The frontal attack ON the C@nstitu-
tionalists under Gen. Villa began, at
40, about - miles south Of JuareZ
according to an American chauffeur
who reached Juarez at 6 o'clock, lhis
evening, from TERRA Blanca. The ar
tiilery on both sides was engaged.
y report that the federals were at
tempting a flank movement from the
west reached Juarez about the hour the
frontal attack was reported.
Two hundred mounted men were dis
patched to Rancho Flores to hold the
western mouth of the pass, Which en-
tered the town from the west. Later
reports stated that Gen. Villas western
flank under command of Gen. Rod
riguez and Gel. Talamentes had
engaged the federals at J O'Clock
These re ports came from American
employees of the Mexican Northwest
Railroad. who reached Juarez, tonight.
fraH below BaucEe. The reports stat
Cd that he federa!a were first repused
in IN attempt TO break through the
rebel lines. bat returned with rein
faecements and d desperate battle was
:, 1..ff
simultaneously with the report of
the attack ON the west came a report
that the slSirmish line of the Consti-
tutionalists on The east # Belen Tex
as. was being driven in ana the fed
erals We're advancing on Juarez.
The remainder of the rebel force
at Juarez Was rushed to ftfe region
opposite YsteEa ana aIelen. while ad
ditionaI infantry reinforeements were
hurried to Flores Rancho to help
check the flank movement from the
west.
on the American side al troops al
Fort Isliss were mada ready for inn
mediate action and Troop c. 18th
cav and a machine gun platoon were
ordered 10 FL Paso to reinforce the
Derder patrol.
Reports from all Sides at o'clock,
declared that all the engagements
were general. At that hour word was
received from Gen. Villa that he was
holding the federals back at the front
and ordered ammunition and proyi-
sions rushed to TERRA Blanca.
Auxiliary hospitals are being fitted
up in Juarez, tonight, a large guam
tity of medical stores being exported
from here.
Before the development of the fed
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Oregon Woman Says Port
land Man Has TWowiYes.
Also Has Two Cork Legs Which
Enter into Proceedings
Inquiry Discovers Wife Of Man Sus.
pected, In Portland, Maine.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 24.-News has
Chamberlain is under arrest at Port
land, Ore. on the charge of bigamy
and he has admitted to the police that
he has a wife and daughter in this
city. The complainant was formerly
Miss Eva Zelmer of Portland, Ore, and
she has stated to the police that she
knew Chamberlain was lame and that
he had one cork leg before she mar
ried him, but she did not discover
until after they We're married that both
legs We're artificial. The man under ar
rest is held in the lower court while
additional evidence is being obtained
in an endeavor to substantiate the al
legations set forth by Miss Zelmer, who
is convinced that her marriage. is il
legal and that she was induced through
misrepresentation to marry a man with
a wife in this city.
Inquiry here has developed the fact
that Chamberlains family lives at 81
Milton street, Portland. Maine, and
Mrs. Chamberlain told a reporter. to-
day. when informed of the report from
the Western city of the affair in
which a man Of similar characteristics
was figuring. that her husband had
been in that city recently. She had re-
eeived letters from him from Portland,
Ore, and other cities in the West. but
there was no intimation of abandon
mont by her husband or of another al
l;anee In fact, she expected him back
in this city for the Christmas holidays
Mrs. Chamberlain was very nearly
Frustrated as she fears that her hus-
band is the man who. appears to have
proven false. She has been living since
his departure several months ago, in
their home in the western part of the
city and she will take steps to learn If
the bigamy charges in Portland. Ore,
are warranted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
RAILROADS CANNOT
STAND The EXPENSE.
OfIncreased CostofOperation, High
er Taxes and Wages, Without III
creasing Rates, They Tell Inter-
state Commerce Commission.

TENS showed that the net operating
income had decreased $s,3S0,7 10, since
1910.
II was also shown that in this peri
ID the property investment for these
three roads had increased 51.60 per
cent: gross earnings G3.35 per cent,
while the net operating income had in
creased only $3.50 per cent.
9. Il. Bunting of the Pennsylvania
system testified thai the return Of
property investment OF that system
had shown a declining territory since
1903 and q steady decline since 1910.
"Bctweon The years 1910 and 1913,
SAid he, there was an increase Of
$2G1 1S5,s1J IN the property Investment
and 4 decrease in the net operating IN
come OF Sl1 .4S5.5 .51l. In other words, the
pennsylK K4nia system was 1f,4S5,3i1
short Of even receiving one cent addi
tioral return on its enlarged invest
ment. The percentage of return ON
property investment in 1903 was 1.49
per cent. while in 1913, it had fallen
to 5.tS per cent
''The amount Of wages paid, con
t:nHce Nr. Bunting, has increased
about S@6.aea.004 during the period from
1910 to 1413. approximately SIS. 100000,
Of which is due to increased rates Of
paw. II addition large expenditures had,
to te made fer more substantial and
aeqvier equipment, higher standard of
road bed ard more modern interlock
ing. Taxes have increased $4.079, ,779 as
between 1910 and 1913.
Summing up the operations, We
kaVe. comparing 1919 with 1910, an in
crease in tonnage, but a decrease inI
tho average revenue per ton per mile,
ar increase in operating revenues OIL
sft.f3 per cent, an increase of 23.19 per
cent. in operating expenses, an increase
Of 36.53 per cent. in taxes and a de-
crease of 3.13 peg cent. in net operat-
ing income, with an increase of 17.56
per cent. in the property investment
account.
Even il the total freight revenues of
tie Pennsylvania system in 1913 had
been greater by per cent, the return
from operations upon the property in
Nestment would have been GAP per cent.
or only about l per cent greater
than the percentage actually realized :
W. c. Wishart Of the New York Cen
,ra!. said that system since June So
1910, had added S159.O00. eco to the prop
erty which it devotes to public use.
..The whole system. he added, mad
IN the year Just closed, $3,2si,15o less,
NOT corporate income tnan IN 1910 The|
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25

Washington, Nov. 2S.-That railroad
earnings are not commensurate with
the increased cost of operation, high
Fl or taxes and wages and additions to
I equipment, necessary to meet COM
mercial demand was submitted, to-
day, to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, by representatives of the
| railroads arguing for general in
crease Of 5 per cent. in freight rates.
The claim filed by railroads operat-
ing in the territory east of the Missis-
sippi and north of the Ohio and Pote-
mae rivers was upheld in a prelimi-
nary outline of the railroad situation
by Daniel Willard, president of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, repre-
senting for the occasion the eastern
roads, and Frederick y. Delano, presi-
dent of the Wabash Railroad on be-
half Of The Central Traffic Assoeia-
ton Statistics tending to show the
curtailment of earnings as compared
to increased costs were submitted Dy
an accounting committee composed OF
c. NJ. Bunting. comptroller OF the
Pennsylvania Railroadi W. G Wish
art. statistician of the New York Cen
tr.l Lines: W. II. Williams, third vice
president Of the Delaware * Hudson
Co: G. p Crawford. comptroller OF
the Erie Railroad. and George NJ.
Shriver. second vice president Of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
President Willard, in an opening
statement. asserted that railroads in
the territory concerned had extended
in property Investments in the last
three wears $500. 100000 and that in the
year 1913. tho earnings were $l6,3ll,-
32i less than for the year 1910 lie
argued that the > per cent. increase
aDnlied for was not as much as the
railroads we're entitled to and in this
he was supported by President
peIana. who argued for the railroads
in central territory and urged that
in hxins rates the commission shoulu
regard no particular territory
Figures for the first two months OF
the present year. Mr.. Delano SAID,
were less encouraging even than the
results since 1910, when an appeal Tor
n 10 per cent. increase in rates was
denied.
Figures submitted by Vice President
ShriVer of the Baltimore x ONO ior
40 railroads in the territory involved
showed that the net operating income
fo, 1918 mad actually decreased more
Than St4.000.ooo while operating eN-
nnnses and taxes had increased $-9i'-
600, ,00o. since 1910. ,..,.
Anot,er table combining the inter-
ests Of the New York Central, Penn
svlyania and Baltimore q ONO sHs-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Affairs Of Augusta State
Hospital to Be 1hTashed.
Governor and Council 10 Probe
Charges Of Trustee Smith.
viii Begin at 10 A. NJ, in the Sem
ate Chamber-.The Attorneys.

A For the first time in years the inside
fairs of the Augusta State hospital
Nill be aired in their completeness be
/ ore the public. at a hearing, this
Tuesday, morning, with the Governor
nd Council. That considerable inter
st has been aroused is an assured
TACT and undoubtedly a large attend
1nce will be present. owing to this, the
Tearing will be held in the Senate
lhamber, commencing at 10 A. NJ, and,
h the crowd is too large. will adjourn
j. the Han of the House.
Fred r. Smith of Pittsfield, one of the
stnstees, brings the charges Of a mo-
sopolization of the powers Of the beard
f trustees and dominating influence
V certain members over otners, 50
|lat the minority is helpless TO correct
|ny long standing evils that exist.
The charges are directed against
henry w. Miller, the superintendent
| the institution. by the way The h,G-
| st In the State. Mrs. Laura l., Cony,
E.cretary Of the heard, and Or, Seth G..
ordon, the president. 1t is alleged that
. lese three dominate the board.
Attorney Joseph Williamson Of this
| ty will appear for supt. Miller while
. rd will represent Mr.. Smith and Atty.
en-. Wilson the State.
| The insane hospital affair has beeu
Ilrticularly aggravated since tie re
oval, by the Governor and Council
Ime time ago, by Manning $. Camp
5e1l, steward ana treasurer. supple
| enting this action, came an order
, ON Councilman Benjamin +. Col
| rd of Searsport. the member from the
lin District, asking for the removal 0fI
superintendent. DR.. Miller. and the
| bard of trustees. The matter was laid
h the table and has been held in
Ileyance, until the order was intro
iced and passed at the last council
Ieeting. for the present Investigation.
/ 1t IS not known dednitely. whether
Governor Haineg will preside as lie did
| IT at the Campbell hearing.
|Employes and officials of the insti-
tion will be called as witnesses to-
sAther with a good many outsiders.
Tho nave had business dealings with
Q hospital.
Young a. Thurston Of Andover,
rank w. Burnham Of Millbridgc.
|iiyer l.. Hall of Bangor and Dr. Fred
Chandler Of Addison are the other
lustees Politically there are three
Iemoerats and three Republicans
nong tie male trustees. Mrs. Gony, as
Icretary of the board, is the only
ember who serves by law fer spc-
| fc term of five years. The other trus-
es are appointed for terms ef one,
i Evo and three years.
Among the trustees whose terms of
|irvice expired or We're closed through
jsignation before the recent trouble
f,me To a climax We're Albert O. Mar
Nile Of Biddeford, Thomas White of
aangor and Menander bennett of Lew
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
JOINS COACHING STAFF.
Herman Olcott, Yale Star, to Aid
Coaching of Navy.

Annapolis, Md, Nov. A-Hermann OIL
colt, former Yale football star, Joined
the Navy coaching staff. this afternoon
to direct particularly the finishing
touches to the work of the line In its
final preparation for the game with the
Army, on Saturday.
The Midshipmen were given long
practice, this afternoon. but the work
was light Notwithstanding the fact that
several of the regulars had a complete
layoff, Saturday. The team is considered
so we'll developed that it is doubtful if
there will be another practice yscrim-
mage
The brigade after song practice. this
afternoon marched through the reserva-
tion. stopping at the residences of Supt.
Gibbons and other officers. demanding
speeches. The officers spoke encourag-
ingly of the outlook, but warned against
over-confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Jessie Wilson's Wedding,
Today, at White House,
Attracting All Attention.

Today, Jules Jusserand, the French
ambassador, at present dean of the
corps, sent word to the diplomats that
as special compliment to the Pres
ident. the ambassadors and ministers
would be expected to appear in their
full uniforms These together with
the uniforms of the military and naval
aides, will lend a little more of the Of
fie'al atmosphere than Was at first eX-
pee ted.
Todays rehearsal took place in the
East Room. where. tomorrow, hun
dreds of guests in handsome dress will
he gathered.
The bridal party had been variously
entertained by their hosts. Secretary
Bryan had given II luncheon for DIR.
WilIred r. Grenfel. the best man, at
which clergymen of every denomina-
ton were present. Carriages and auto
mobiles were passing to and FRO rap
idly in Ike White House grounds. The
Prespeat oIsook his usual game OF
golf and devoted the afternoon to the
wedding preparations.
The bridal party assembled in the
state dining room and to the strains OF
the "i}ridal Chorus" from .LehenSrln,
played hy the United States Marins
Band they issued by twos, moving in
slow steps along the red-carpeted cor
ridor that borders the Red. Blue and
Green rooms. and passed into the his
toric east rcom, where an altar mass
ed i'll palms and overs, has been erect
ed.
Charles Evans Hughes, Jr,, and DR.
| Gilbert HorraX, the first two ushers
were escorted by q uniformed aide
/ They were followed by DIR. DeWiti
Sehovl Clark and Benjamin Il. Bur
ton. First in the procession of brides
maids were Miss Eleanor Randolph
Wilson. the Presidents younges
daughter, and Miss Agnes White o
Baltimore. then Miss Angelina Mitch
| CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
The Law.

The law by which the hearing is held
as follows:
Revised Statutes Of Maine--Chapter
4. Sec. g. said trustees shall appoint
superintendent, a steward and treas
rer, for each hospital, subject to the
nproval, and to hold office during the
leas,lre OF the Governor and Coun-
y; and all other officers necessary for
ne efficient and economical manage
lent of the business of the institu-
ons; and all appointments shall be
aade according to the bylaws.
Sec. 3S: Any person neglecting tC
crform the duties imposed upon him
y this Chapter is removable from of-
ce by the authority from whom he re
eived his appointment, and If remoV-
q, is forever ineligible to office OF
lace in the hospital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
The WEATHER.
LOCAL SNOWS-FAlR.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Forecast for
Northern New England: Local SHOWS,
Tuesday morning, followed by fair;
Wednesday, fair, moderate northwest
and north winds, becoming variable,
Wednesday, Southern New England
Fair, Tuesday. with brisk northwest
winds; Wednesday, fair. Eastern New
York: Fair, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. moderate northwest winds, be
coming variable
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Strike Settled--C0n
pensati0na Is Fixed.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 24-An agree
ment was reached, this afternoon. be-
tween the committees who have been
arbitrating the differences between
the longshoremen and steamship
agents respecting wages and the
strike viii be declared off The men
will receive Ss cents an hour for. dae
work on all freight except coal. for
which they will be paid 80 cents
They have been receiving 80 and ask
ed fer IS all around. The strike was
settled through the intervention of
the Board of Trade. as f st
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
CONDENSED oEsPAIcdEs.

4 sequel to Harvards gridifon vic
tory over Yale. Saturday. came in the
announcement, Monday. at Cambridge,
Mass, of the engagement of Lewis
Hunt Mills Of Portland, Ore, of the
Crimson football team, to Miss Elinor
fourth daughter of Bishop
William Lawrence of the Episcopal
diocese of Massachusetts Mills play
cd at tackle for brief period in Sat
urday's game. He is a Wel-known
oarsman and rowed in the Varsity
eight in 1912 and 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Lois Piper Search
Back to Portland.

Boston, Nov. 24-After directing
for two days an unsuccessful search
here for his missing 1S-year-old
daughter Lois, Kinssbury b. Piper Of
Fairfield, Me, vice chairman of the
Maine Democratic State committee
went to Portland. tonight, to pursue
his inquiry there. 1t was reported
that a young woman answering the
general description of Miss Piper was
seen in Portland. Thursday night, act
ing as if she were under the inau-
enee of drugs. Two men and a @om-
an We're with her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Colonel Roosevelt
Is Capturing Chill

Santiago, Chill, Nov. 2i.-Coionel
Theodore Roosevelt and the members
If his party attended services at the
Anelican church, yesterday, when 2ooo
chilian Boy Scouts formed part OF the
congregation.
/, The American guests were present '''
the races in the afternoon anu ~ q
dinner at the government paiace' ~
night.
Tbs marty, today, went on sight
sooinp ,rip around the city and ms
WIS followed by a Garden party They
! will attend a great ball given by the
minister OF foreign affairs, tonieht
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Legal Purchase May Complete
White Mt. Forest Reservation.

and authority to take by right of emil
nent domain the lands described in the
petition and that it is necessary that
the United states have the ownership
of the lands for the protection OF va
tcrsheds of navigable streams. The
Berlin Mills Co, owner of 3o,264 acres
is awarded $242, lis therefor under this
proceeding Many more thousands of
acres will now be taken in the same
way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25

Concord, n. H., Nov, 24,-The way 10
The creation OF the White Mountain
forest reservation, sought by conser-
vationists for years, was made clear
today, hy a decision handed down oy
judge Aldrich in the United states
court. The government may now ac-
ouire by legal purchase the lands de-
sired to constitute the reserve.
In his decision. Judge Aldrich says
that the government has full power
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
RECEPTION TO OFFICERS
OF American Fleet rendered by City
Council of Nice, France.

Nice, France. Nov. 2t.-The city coan-
ell gave a reception, today, to the osi-
GERS of the United states battisstIips
Utah and Delaware. The project Of tic
Apes Maritime department, Gen. earhii-
let. commander of the Goth division. and
many other officials and ofncers attended.
Mayor Goiran, toastins President Wilson,
spoke highly of the excellent behavior
and fine bearing of the American sailors
during their visit here.
Capt. Louis s. Van Duzer of the Utah
resnonded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
CRAZY OR Sane?
New Hampshire Has LiitIa
Interest in 1haW.
Secures Ruling That He Must
Pay His Own Expense Bill
While Fighting, in That State, Re-
turn to Matieawan Asylum.

Concord, Y. H., Nov. 24.-Harry *.
Tha~'s sojourn in New Hampshire,
while he is fighting the attempts of
New York state to secure his return to
the 8'atteawau insane asylum, viii be
- his own expense.
Such was the order entered, today,
b. Judge Aldrich in the federal court
records Of the case, in which tie New
York fugitive appears as petitioner for
4 writ of habeas corpus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
iOv. Gen. Forbes
Returns Home

! Boston. Nov. 24.--W. Cameron
forbes former governor general OF the
Philippines, returned to his private
p,siress here. today, after an absence
{ ,f nine years, Friends ana associates
allied on him during the day Beyoliu
,ointing to the progress made III the
philippines during the past decade, MI
Forbes made no comment either on ms
wn or the present administration oil
fairs in the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 24-A disturbance
of very moderate intensity has just
passed off the South New England
coast, after causing some light local
SHOWS and rains and moderately strong
winds from the Lake region east. 1t Is
cooler in the Atlantic states. With tenn
peratures nearly normal In the Attain
tic states, fair weather will prevail,
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
Be ston Forecast.

Boston, Nov 24-Foreeast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair, Tuesday ana
Wednesday: somewhat warmer,
Wednesday; moderate 10 brisk west
erlX winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25
TW0 MORE AMERICAN ARMY
MEN GIVE LIVES LEARNING
the SECRETS OF The AIR.

Washington. Nov. A-fhe deaths VI
T.ieutenants Ellington and Kelly, today
make a total of Is fatalities from aVla-
tion in the government service, u in the
army. one in the navy, and two army
Instructors who were civilians, since eN-
neriments first began at Fort Myer IN
lqaS. Seven have met death, this year.
In aviation accidents of all xmas the
world over. s6s persons have been XIII
ed. since 1898. this years fatalities mum
bering 197
Both aviators were single. Lieutenant
Ellington was born in North Carolina
in 1889. and his next of kin is brother
! O. Ellington of Raleigh. lie was de-
tailed to the aviation service. in Septem-
ber. 1872, and has seen service on ayia-
ton fields at Marbehead, Mass, College
Park. Md, Palm Beach. Fla, and Texas
CITY. He went to san Diego, last June.
Lieutenant Kelly was born. in March,
1881. He was detailed to the aeronautie
division. last March, and has been al
Texas City and San Diego.
Another French Aviator Killed.
Chantilly, France, Nov. 2i.-M. GORDON
French aviator, was killed, today, when
he fell with his aeroplane while flying
near here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-25

10c. Cigar. Thirty-nine years coni|rp-
ous increased sales tella 3ts own stUrr
rssAor.. Aanehsstar, ~. H
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-05
EFFORT TO HAVE
BILL DELAYED
REPUBLICANS PLANNING TO
THROW CURRENCY MATTER
OVER TO DECEMBER.
Bankers Attack Force Provi-
sioEs Of the Bill-slay Vote
on Resolution To-day.

WASHINGTON, d. G. Sept. =
The senate was put upon notice to-
day OF an effort to carry the currency
revision cneetion over until the regu.
lar session. when Senator Weeks. a
Republican member Of the committee
no" conducting currency hearings.
presented resolution 20 direct the
committee To withhold It's report un.
~ December > The r. 3olution will
ne brought up tomorrow. and the
h'puolicdNs VIII tTy to force the sen.
ate To definite EXPIRE sion of opin.on
Members OF the currency commit.
te~ mad not decided tonight lust what
their attitude would be. the Demo.
cratic leaders Were confident the
movement would receive support ONLY
from the Republicans.
senator Hitchcock. Democrat. said
be did not believe The senate shouId
enact currency lpgislat ton until II had
lu.i information and an opportunity
10 r"'cn sound conclusions. hut he
probably VIII advocate continuation
o. Tho extra ress!on until IL can he
determined whether these j. a chance
cf appropriate legislation iu the near
future
The house currency committee com
lleted wurn on the administration hill
late to-day and authorized Chairman
Iliss 10 report th- measure to the
house. u will 90 IN Monday and de-
h't" probably will begin early in the
week
Representative Of the American
Iankers As-oCiation. az the hearings
before the senate committee today.
again attacked what they called me
force proyi .ons o. the administra.
zion hill and predicted failure for the
prOpOsed new government banking
system unless important amendments
are made