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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Great Sport at
City Hall, Tonight

Things are in readiness for the great
bouts at City hall, tonight, and bas-
ing an estimate upon the advance sale
of tickets, one of the largest gather
inss seen at City hall in a long time
will he on hand to see the fun.
Eddie Flynn and his manager arriv-
ed in town, Tuesday evening. Flynn
is certainly q "scrappy" looking fell
low and his confidence is all that could
be asked for. He states that he will
carry the fighting to Wood from the
fist tap of the gong and expects to
make il SO hot for the Fall River lad
that. for the first time in his fstic ca
reer, he win take to cover" Bay Mood
will arrive on the early morning train
and mis- manager reports that he is in
excellent condition and what he ex-
poets to dc to Flynn is better seeing
than saying"
1t is rare indeed that city the size
OF Augusta has an opportunity to see
such bouts as are being conducted
from time To time at City hall They
are all ON the level, wen handled and
the best talent in the country is
brought here Reserved seats for to-
nights bouts are on sala 1t Perrys
restaurant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

bar assisted by the entire audience,
who much against their wishes joined
the yawns INDUCED in by the clever
impersonator
The concert opened with a snappy
march called "Marceline," followed
by the chorus in a love song. The
Moving Picture Show and The
Bear song caused much merriment.
Miss Smith at the piano was all
that could be desired as an accom-
PIANIST. Miss Barnards cornet work
was hard to excel as was also tie
work of Miss Hausch on the flute and
Miss Parker on the violin.
Mrs. Dunbars work, both as trap
drummer and impersonator, are we'll
known throughout the lyceum world
and her child ifnpersonations showed
her to be an artist of unusual ability.
The program closed with a beauti-
full number called, Good Bye Every
body" especially and beautifully cos
tuned. Individually and collectively.
the young ladies Of the Anitas made
a splendid impression, and are as
sured most cordial welcome in this
city, should they ever return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

act to prevent drinking of intoxicat-
ing liquors on railroad trains, trolley
cars and steamboats,. Mr.. Berry de-
clared that the smoking cars of the
Maine railroads had become dis
grace to the state. lie gave many in
cidents that he had witnessed himself.
Speaker Peters appeared in .behalfsef
the extension of the Ocean s Northern
Railroad and there was no opposition
Frank d. Henderson appeared in be-
half of the York & oxford Railroad
charter. The only opposition to this
was from the Fryehurg Horse Rail-
road which was represented by Fred
r. Fife, who explained that an agree
ment had been reached aad that his
road had Withdrawn its original eb-
jections.
Leon o. Tebbetts of Augusta. Charles
7. Hatch Of Portland and John II.
Maxwell of Livcrmore Falls appeared
in behalf Of the charter for the Liver
more calls and Augusta railroad. Con-
siderable time was devoted to discus
sing details of the bill and a new draft
will BE prepared for the committee.
The bill to regulate the size of ca
assigned for next Tuesday
At the request of Representative
Leader Of Lewiston the bill relating to
the use eff airbrakes on electric cars
was also re-assigned for Tuesday.
The acts 10 amend Sections 65 and
Sc oi the Revised Statutes we're taken
up together as as they relate to the
sum me matter and are intended to give
municip alitifs larger control over
streets which railroads wish II cross.
AS it is now the railroad commission
ers have extensive powers where
streets are concerned and practically
control county roads.
Guy H. Sturgis of Portland appeared
in behalf of both measures. Seth ri.
Carter, counsel for the Maine Central
Railroad, opposed the amendments and
favored concentrating such things in
the hands of the Railroad Commission.
Harvey D. Eaton of Waterville APP
9eared IN behalf of the Skowhegan x
Athens Railroad charter. This had been
assigned for hearing, last week, but
Mr. Eaton had been called away 50 it
was taken up, Tuesday afternoon.
Their, was no opposition to granting
the extension of the charter that is
asked
When the bill to compel the railroads
to issue $50, 800 and 1V00-mile mileage
BOOKS came up, Representative Sargent
Of Portland said that he didn't know what
the bill was but he believed il should be
regulated. He had once been obliged to
pay four or five cents a mile in local fares
md he believed these rates should be
limited to three cents per mile.
Mr.. Carter stated that the railroads of
the State are opposed to a smaller mile
age book. He estimated that the differ
ence between local fares as paid now and
what would be secured if mileage books
were used exclusively. or even as much
rs they would be with smaller books,
would be sl7s.0C0 per year. and the rail-
goad naturally wished to save this
amount,
Judge Stearns of Bangor opposed the
bill in behalf of the Bangor x Aroostook
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
BETTER DELIVERY SERVICE
Being Planned for Augusta by the
Post Office Department.

Two post office inspectors began,
Tuesday, an inspection of the free de-
livery service in this city. Owing to
the addition of the parcel post, also
owing to the requirements of the new
law passed by Congress. which pro
vides that all employees shall work
their eight hours in a l0-hour period,
it becomes necessary to provide for
additional work on the part Of the
post office.
The postmaster asked for two addi-
tional carriers. or at least one addi-
tional, with supplementary service,
and accordingly the inspectors have
been detailed to make this examina-
ton.
The investigation viii include obtain
ing data respecting houses which are
provided with receptacles for receiV-
ing the mail and which are numbered.
The department has been making a
vigorous effort, in the past few years,
to have all places provided with mail
receptacles. as thereby much time is
saved to the carrier. No additions TO
the service will be hlaGe Of places
which do not comply with these re-
quirements.
1t Is expected that the inspectors
VIII be in the city for several days and
will thoroughly inspect each route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Bangor q Aroustooll would show
what they have lost in business and in
damage to their property since this
strike began, it would be seen they
could pay the demands of the men for
years to come and have lot of
money left over And l want to say
that, SO far las has come to my know
ledge. not one cents worth of dam
age has been done by the strikers"
Mr. Blanchard said he hoped some
measure would be e>acted that would
compel the Banor * Aroostook to
render the service to the people that
its charter calls for. He said he
wanted an emergency clause. Anoth-
er request he wished incorporated in
the measure was. that, when arbitra-
ton begins, the men shall be allowed
to stay in their old positions and after
the report is made, il any are dissatis-
fed with their place. they may be al
lowed to leave.
In reply to Judge Smith of the COM
mittee, Mr.. Blanchard said he saw
no reason why any one of a group Of
individuals could not be compelled to
arbitrate.
Isn't that going pretty far?' asked
the judge.
"There isn't man who would like
to have arbitration was the reply.
but this is d general law" object
ed Mr.. Smith Of Patten.
10 be sure" said Mr., Blanchard.
but the law will not have any more
strikes to settle after this one. The
l., Of
them"
Judge Smith rather doubted that in
diyiduals could be compelled 10 return
to work. and declared such a law
would establish a state Of peonage.
Both he and Mir. Smith of Patten
thought it would interfere with
mans personal liberties.
Alden l.. Chase of Bangor, one of the
striking engineers. gave a complete
history of the strike and said some sort
of arbitration law should be passed.
In reply to questions, he thought it
woulo be right to imprison men who
refused to return to work.
Harry r.. Virgin Of Portland, attor
ney for the Bangor & Aroostook, ap
peared in opposition to the bill. tie
Traced the history bl GipllFHtlBH iiNE
and declared that the Erdman act
passed by Congress had worked well
IN many cases, bat there was no pow
ar to compel the parties to i dispute
70 assent to its findings. Several sharp
questions as H. Why the Ranger &
Aroostooz Railrcad should nos be eom-
PEELED to arhitrate in this case We're
asked by Senator Hersey, and Mr..
Virgin said there should be one law
sor all corporations
job II. Montgomery of Camden, who
irew the bill under discussion, eX-
planned the measure and pointed to this
oct that there was no reference in tho
whole Eili to compulsory arbitration
He said II was true that this law might
be called unconstitutional But al
the laws we pass are subject to tht
courts" he said THAT does not mean
we are to stop making laws through
fear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

cooperation with them to order insuec
ton of buildings, and reports from them.
and TO employ assistance when he deems
it necessary for inspections. The bill is
aimed at the inspectors who are mere fig-
ureheads and to compel the enforcement
of building inspections
= NssafTell ss4e sehaDlirf s6f ~The legislative
committee of Portland. appeared in oppo-
stion
Senator Murphy, chairman of the COM
mittee. took a hand and the meeting be-
came lively in regard to the fire fnspec-
tons in Portland. Several fire chiefs of
Maine We're present and among those
who spoke in favor of the bill Were
Chiefs w. $. Mason of Bangor, John A.
Buckley of Augusta S. d. Soule of Gar
diner and NJ. F.. Bennett of Sanford,
members of the Fire Chiefs Association
of Maine who in meeting had endorsed
the bill from the standpoint that it would
give fire chiefs some authority to compel
people to take preventive measures.
Chief Buckley of Augusta, detailed the
lack of law behind the fire chiefs and
was followed by Chief Mason in similar
strain. They admitted that they hoped
to act as assistants under the new law
and Commissioner Havey remarked that
whenever necessary if the bill became a
law he should employ the fire chiefs as
assistant building inspectors.
The Portland gentlemen said their OPP
position to the new law was withdrawn
provided it did not impose additional
hardships on the department of building
Inspector of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
May Have
New Shoe Factory.

1t now looks as if Augusta is to
have another shoe factory, which will
be operated by a concern to be named
the Mutual Shoe Co. The Board of
Trade is already investigating the
matter, and are negotiating with the
parties who wish to start the business
in this city. If satisfactory arrange
ments can be made. it is probable that
the work in building the new factory
will start, this spring.
1t is planned to make about IS doz-
en- pairs of shoes a day in this new
factory, and about 200 help will be
employed. Children's shoes will be
manufactured, and there is no other
factory in this vicinity. which makes
children shoes only. The site, which
has been mentioned, is directly west
of the Eaton Shoe factory, where |.
H. Humphrey & Son now have their
saw mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
RanaeIey Fishing.

Hon. Fremont E. Undertake of
Portland, formerly State bank COM
missioner, appeared before the COM
mittee on inland fisheries and game.
Tuesday afternoon, asking that a law
be enacted prohibiting all fishing in
Rangeiey Lake, Cupsuptic and Moose
luemeguntic Lake, except by trolling
or by artificial flies cast in the usual
manner. A petition signed by Harry
Quimby and SO others of Rangeley.
asking for the new law, was also be
fore the committee.
Mr.. Timberlake said that he did not
appear before the committee in the
capacity of an attorney. but as one
interested in the Rangeley region
where for over 80 years he had MAIN
tanned a summer cottage. If the fish
ing is not good the visitors will not
come there in the summer time and
leave their money. Nine out of 10
guides and business men favor this
restriction
Sylvader Hinekley of Rangeley, a
guide, said that he had guided par
ties for over quarter of a century.
When he first began there were all
kinds of fish in these waters but for
the past 10 years they have been di-
minishing.
Attorney ~. Cyrus Blanchard of
wilton, who appeared for the remon-
strants, informed the committee. that
only few persons who engage in
plug fishing employ guides.
Questioned by Mr.. Mathieson Of
Rangeley member of the commit.
tee, Mr.. Hinckley said that plug"
fishing was abused on the lakes.
Attorney Blanchard. speaking for
the remonstrants, said that this com
munity was noted for it's fishing and
thousands Of people go there every
year. He represented the hotel pro-
prletors in that section outside of the
Rangeley Lakes House. He said that
the people who go to the Raneelev
Lakes House are Weather class
that they have their tennis ana golf
with which to amuse themselves and
40 but little fishing. On the other
hand, the people that go to the other
hotels are on vacation trips for few
weeks and if they get any fish in
July or in August when most of them
go there. they must get it by plug"
fishing. These people are of moderate
means. and they don't want to hire a
guide. they want TO catch the fish
themselves. He did not believe that
plug fishing had decreased the
number of fish in these waters Manv
women do no other fishing but plug"
fishing.
Fred Il. Burns. proprietor Of the
Mooselucmeguntic House, said that
he had been on the lake for 16 sum-
mers and had seen many changes in
the fishing laws. The people up there
advertised for fishing parties at
Ranseley and when the nimrods come
there he wanted them to get some
fish. for if they didn't they would cut
that region off their acquaintance list.
If the guides would see that the law
relating to the number of fish taken
was enforced it would ilelp the fishing
more than anything else. The people
up in that country are as a rule sat
isfied with the present law. He knew
of no one but guides who wanted a
change.
Hon. Stanley Bisbee of Rumford
spoke briefly against any change in
the present law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
AMUSEM EN- rs.
Pathe Weekly, Today-opera House.

Pathe Weekly, Today-opera House.
With the new change in the program at
the Opera house, today. comes the Pathe
Weekly No. 8 of the series of 1913. The
various scenes describe events which have
recently occurred in the following places
san Francisco, Cal; Brussels, Belgium
Stockholm. Sweden; Staunton. Va.
Buckeburg, Germany; Paris, France; AL
hany, n. =. and Philadelphia. Pa.
other pictures in the current change
are 1.-THE Girl at the Brook" ''Broncho
Bny's Brother" and 1.-THE Three Black
Boys"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

when | had another attack as bad
lady recommended Father Johns
Medicine | commenced taking it in
a few weeks, and since then have
never missed a day in school. | owe a
great deal to it as the results We're
most favorable. Ny attack last Win
ter was so bad | was propped up in
bed every night for five weeks to ge;
a little rest" tSigned) Vera Virginia
Stief, Newark, Ohio.
Mothers should realize the value of
Father Johns Medicine as family
remedy for coughs. colds and as a
body builder, because it is pure and
wholesale, free from alcohol and dam
gerous drugs and is not patent
mecidine. but a doctors prescription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Funeral of Late Wesley Cooley.

Funeral services of the late Wesley
Cooley were held from his late resi-
dence on the North Belfast road, at 2
p. NJ. Tuesday, Rev. Coons officiating
The bearers We're: Charles Pierce
John H. Church, d. A. Hewins and d.
w. Hewins. Interment was in the fam
lily lot at Riverside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Scoring $40 out of possible 1900. the
Deering High school indoor rifle team
broke the fiye-man team worlds record
of 972 made. last year by the Iowa City
team The competition took place, Satur-
day. and the outcome was announced,
Tuesday. Both records Were made in
matches between Iowa City and Deering
High school teams in the National Inter-
scholastic Indoor Rifle League series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Twisting, Relating, Embezzlement.

Twisting, Relating, Embezzlement
When the new law which was presented
in new draft to the committee regarding,
life, health and accident companies be-
comes law. If a man in that business
twists you he is liable to a fine of 800
for each twist or may go to jail for six
months. Twisting is inducing an in
sured person to go from one company TO
another, and if after being twisted he
finds he has been fooled he can put the
law to the "twister." The same is true
of Offering rebates but the new law is
aimed mostly at the twisters and there
was a room lulI of representatives of life,
health and accident companies present to
urge the new and drastic law which is
framed after laws similar in other states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
REGULATION OF INSPECTION
OF BUILDINGS DISCUSSED

An important session of the mer-
,antile affairs and insurance COM
nittce Tuesday afternoon, considered
matters of Statewide interest in
ne better regulation in the in
peeiion of BUILDINGS under the law pro
-osed by the insurance commissioner
whereby he would have power over in
spectors to "A certain extent working in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Lee NJ. Watson, aged AZ, committed sui
eide, Tuesday. at his home in Auburn
by shooting himself in the head with So
calibre revolver. He was found by his
mother. aged r. Watson was shoemak-
er A widow and two sisters survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Rev. Mr.. Berry Declares
Smoking Cars Disgrace
Other Railroad Matters

The committee on railroads and ex-
presses had big grist of matters to
be considered, Tuesday afternoon, but
not only cleared the calendar for the
day put took up some matters that had
been on the table.
Rev. Wilbur F. Berry of Vassalboro.
secretary of the Maine Christian Civ
ic League, appeared in behalf of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindness shown
in our late bereavement, also for the
beautiful floral tributes, especially the
employees of the Insane hospital.
MRS. W. Z. COOLEY.
HENRY COOLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
BELGRADE.

meet in caucus at Grange han, at 3
p. NJ, Saturday, March 1. for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for
town officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Ex-Judge Benedict F. Maher of the
Augusta municipal court, who was
stricken with a severe attack of acute
indigestion, Monday evening. was re
ported to be quite comfortable, Tues
day evening, and it is expected that he
will be able to be out in a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

r. b. Capen Rebekah Lodge will hold
its regular meeting, this "wednesday
evening The new flood work will be eX-
empiified and six candidates will receive
the Rebekah degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

The Ladies Aid Of the Progressive
Spiritualist Society will meet, at >
p. NJ. Wednesday, with Mrs. Wilbur
Nichols, % Center street, 10 arrange
for an Easter sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

A special meeting of the Republic
cans of Ward 3 will taken place, at
7.30 p NJ. "Wednesday, at the Repub-
lican club rooms. Tt is very import
ant that every Republican be present
at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Edwin C. Hendee returned, Tues
day morning, from Boston, where he
was called by the illness of, his son,
Walter who is attending Boston Med
ical school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

The Anti-Can't Club of the Green
Street NJ. p. church held its semi
monthly meeting, Tuesday evening, at
the home of Winfield Debow, Lincoln
street After the business meeting
games and refreshments were enjoyed
2
r. b. Capen Rebekah Lodge, No. 50, L.
o. o. f. held a very successful Birthday
party, Monday evening, Feb. a. The af-
fair was arranged by the following com
mittee: Mrs. L. +. Gray. Mrs. {. c. Met
calf, Mrs. Irving Humphrey and Miss
Jennie Herrin. The proceeds are to go
to the Odd Fellows and Orphans Home
fund. The party was a complete success
both financially and socially. Whist was
enjoyed, and refreshments consisting OF
sandwiches, cakezRnd eofleA. were serv-
ed by the conln{({6e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

The Columbia records for February
have been received at Melville Smith
& Sons. They invite those interested
to visit their store and hear them
played. Records and machines are on
the second floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Daily kennsbes Journal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Samanthas will meet, at the
usual hour, Wednesday, with airs.
Els nche Pearce, Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

The matrimonial intentions of Chas.
III. F'arwell and Flora McKenney, both
of Augusta, were recorded Tuesday
at the city clerks office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

The Democrats. of Augusta will
hold a caucus, ar $50 p NJ. THURSDAY
next, at City hall. to nominate a can
didate for mayor and the ward tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Miss Ruth Farr of Manchester, who
was operated on for appendicitis, has
recovered, and returned to Kents hill
10 resume her studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Daniel Region and emuel Jones left,
Tuesday, for Montreal, Que, where
they will be employed at stone cut
ting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26

Deputy Sheriff Hiram Gilman of
Mount Vernon was a business visitor,
Tuesday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
RESIDENT LICENSE.
Continued from Page one.)

the boys learn to fish and hunt be-
cause if they are thus engaged they
would not be playing pool and doiag
things which might not be of beneht
to them.
Ex-senator Jasper Wyman of Mil
bridge and Col. John NJ. Glidden of
Newcastle also spoke against the bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-26
Did Not Lie Down
For Five Weeks
School Girl Had Serious Bronchial
Couoh-Cured II With Father
Johns Medicine.

Three years
ago l was in
bed for six
w e e k 5 with
bronchitis.
Had a bad
attack, cough
ed all winter
and was in
the care Of a
physician.
Last winter,