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Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
SENATORS INVESTIGATE
VICE TRAFFIC IN STATE

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 1.-THE fund
established by John d. Rockefeller,
Jr., for the investigation of the white
slave traffic, will be drawn upon, the
Illinois senate permitting, to assist in
a thorough inquiry in Illinois.
This announcement was made by
Lieuteant Governor Barratt O'Hara
last night following his appointment
of the committee of senators who will
begin Saturday in Chicago the active
work of the states investigation.
The key to the Chicago vice report
will not be sought, the lieutenant gov
ernor declared, and there will be mo
key to the state commissions testi-
mony.
Real names will be demanded from
| the witnesses as they appear under
| oath before the commission" he said.
There will be an earnest and con,
sistent effort made to get at the bot
tom of the situation in Chicago and
in Illinois. There will be no protec,
ton for anybody"
The senators who, with the lieuten-
ant governor, will compose the com
mission are F. Jeff Tossey (dem }
Toledo, Cumberland county; d. T
Woodard (dem.D, Benton, Franklin
county; Edmund Beall (repJ, Alton
Madison county, and Niels JUL (rep.D
of Chicago.
The first meeting of the commission
1 will be held today after the session
OF the senate, and the first forma
meeting is set tentatively for Saturda,
in Hotel La Sale. in Chicago. TIT
commission, as explained by Nh
O'Hara, is armed with all of the lega
power of a grand jury.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
ORION CHILD RUN OVER
BY A WAGON; BADLY HURT
Especial to The Argus.

Orion, Ill, Feb. 12-Walter Forsell,
aged years, met with painful acci-
dent while returning to school yes
terday noon. A man was passing
along the street with load of hogs
when Walter ran out, climbed the side
of the wagon, expecting TO ride as far
as the school house, but he had gone
bd, a short distance when he was jolt
ed off, falling under the wheels. The
hack wheel passed over his stomach.
He was carried home and given inn
mediate medical attention but is in a
very serious condition.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
TRIBUTE is PAID
TO EMANC|PATOR
Birthday Anniversary of Mar
tyred President Duly ov-
served in Rock Island.

The anniversary OF the birthday OF
Abraham Lincoln, the great enamel.
pator," was observed throughout the
country today In Rock Island the
banks and the offices OF the court
house were closed because of the day
being a legal holiday and flags foated
from all public buildings and from
many private ones. In tho public
schools of the city patriotic pro-
grams including music and recitations
touching on the life of the martyred
president, were rendered.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
pisbarment Motion Allowed.

Springfield, H., Feb. 1.-THE mo-
ton of the Chicago Bar association
to file afidavits seeking to disbar Roy
o. Gilbert and Lawrence Otis Harri-
son was allowed by the supreme court
yesterday. The rule was made return
able the first day of the April term
of court. Gilbert is charged with TAX
ing a fee of $225 from Catherine NJ.
Bobb, a half-witted girl, for whom
he obtained $4,000 alimony. Harrison
is charged with having been convict
ed of misappropriating postoffice
funds in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
STANDARD CUSTER ORDER
IN MISSOURI is TO STAND

jefferson City. Mo, Feb. 12.-The
supreme court Of Missouri refused to
modify the judgment of custer against
the Standard Oil company, and the
original order ousting the company
from the state stands. The original
order was issued four years ago.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12

Washington-The final fignt to keep
certain officials of the "tu-pentine
trust" out of Jail for alleged violation
OF the Sherman antitrust law began
in the supreme court when Samuel B.
Adams, their attorney. filed an argu-
ment TO show that they were erTon-
eously convicted in the federal court
Of southern Georgia.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12

organization, and it's responsiveness
to a call for foreign service may be
regarded as the first practical test of
the value of the new system. The
first brigade will entrain for Newport
News, Va, only in the event to pre-
paratory orders issued this morning
are followed by others setting troops
in motion.
$500 MARINES TO MOVE.
Preparations were made TO move
$500 marines from the ships of the
Atlantic feet and from the Guanta-
namo naval station to Vera Cruz to
be held in readiness there for land
ing in case it is necessary to relieve
the foreign legations in Mexico City.
CHANGE IN PLANS.
Some changes were made later
which ordered Rear Admiral Fletcher
of the second division of the Atlantic
feet. with his flagship Vermont, from
Guantanamo directly to Vera Cruz with
the battleship Nebraska. This sup
plants previous tentative orders to the
! Illinois, New Jersey and Rhode Island
and puts two admirals with the force
on the gulf coast of Mexico.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
TERRA NOVA HAS
ARRIVED IN PORT

Christ Church, New Zealand, Feb.
THE Terra NQya, the vessel that
took Explorer Scott to the Antarctic
on his way to the south pole, and
which returned there to bring him
back, but instead brought news of his
and his companions deaths, arrived
this morning
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
BLEASE SOLDIERS
NOT IN INAUGURAL

Columbia, S. c., Feb. 12.-Governor
Blease has positively refused to allow
the South Carolina militia to leave the
state to attend the inauguration of
Wilson. This action was taken after
learning that negro troops would be
placed in the line of march ahead OF
the South Carolina soldiers.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
Major Near End.

SheIbyville, Ind, Feb. 12.-Charles
Major, the author, who has been i'll
since summer is growing weaker and
the end is a question Of few hours.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
Suffraaets Burn Hall.

London, Feb. 12.-The refreshment
hall in Regents park. London, was
burned down by suffragets. The build
ing was of considerable size.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
Congress Canvasses EIec-
toraI Returns of the No.
vember BaIIOting.
ONE HOUR is REQUIRED
Both Branches Meet in Joint
Session and All FormaIi-
ties Are Observed.

Washington. Feb. 12.-Congress to-
day declared Woodrow Wilson elected
president OF the United States and
Thomas r. Marshall elected vice pres
ident. The electoral vote certificates
were opened in the presence of the
senate and house sitting together and
the official count required little more
than an hour. Lincoln day exercises
preceded the count in the house.
The last step toward the formal in
auguration of Woodrow Wilson as
president ana Thomas R. Marshall as
vice president came today with the
opening, verifying and counting of the
electoral vote cast by the various
states
BUSINESS SUSPENDED.
The proclamation made as a result
of this count in the hall of the house
of representatives will constitute a
formal notice to the nation that VIII
son and Marshall received a majority
OF the electoral votes. The certificates
from the states. each sealed in the en-
velope in which it was delivered,
were taken out of the senate vault
early today and put into big rose
wood box, to be carrisdzto the house
chamber. The house and senate had
made arrangements by formal orders
to suspend business shortly before 1
o'clock and assemble in the house
chamber in Joint convention" provid-
ed by the constitution.
TELLERS NAMED.
Formally attended every stage of the
proceedings leading up to the count
% the votes. Senators Dillingham; and
MARITIME and Representatives Rhevis
Recker of Missouri and S. w. Smith
Of Michigan had been appointed tell
ers of the respective houses to can.
vass and count the vote
The honor of presiding over the
JOINT convention fell to Senator Ba-
cen
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
UNITED STATES RUSHING SHIPS TO ExCO AMERICANS ARE ATTACKED
The Weather

Forecast Till .. m Tomorrow fer
Rock island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity,
Fair tonight and Thursday, not quite
so cold tonight with the lowest tenn
perature about 10 degrees above zero.
Rising temperature Thursday.
Temperature at a. m, l above
zero. Highest yesterday %, lowest
last night l above zero.
Velocity Of wind at a. m. Z miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. So at Z
a. N. 81.
i'm. SHERIER, Local ForecasteF.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Trom noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets 5:31. rises 6:57. Evening
stars: Venus, Saturn. Morning stars
ecturn, Jupiter. Mars.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12

New York, Feb. 12.-Presdent Pea
body of the Mutual Life Insurance
company received a dispatch from
Mexico City stating the cOmpany's
building was struck by a shell ana
wrecked
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
OPERATORS FLEE.

Laredo, Texas, Feb. 12.-Information
was received that at noon, because of
fierce fighting in the vicinity of the
federal telegraph Office in Mexico City.
all the operators left their stations
The government has only one wire
south of Monterey.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12

The first brigade OF the first divi-
sion OF the army, 5000 strong, was
ordered prepared for "expeditionary
service" The brigade is composed OF
infantry at Oswego. Plattsburg and
Fort Niagara, n. Y. This organization
has JUST been brought into existence
as a part Of the scheme OF army re-
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12

New York, Feb. 12-Lloyd Os-
bourne. writer. reported wounded,
with two other Americans, in the fight.
ing in Mexico City yesterday, is here
and has been for some time.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-02-12
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

provisions is causing suffering among
the poorer classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
At the Opera House.

Miss Annie Abbott, young lady
who defies the combined efforts of
many strong men TO lift things from
the ground. which she wills them not
to, appeared at the City Opera house,
Monday afternoon, creating mild
sensation. Fifteen men, some of them
strong, and others not SO strong, went
upon the stage, but whether they were
strong or weak. they were unable to
do any of the apparently simple
things that Miss Abbott said they
could not do.
She has been examined by many of
the leading scientists in the world.
Lord Kelvin declares it due to a form
of electricity not yet discovered, and
Thomas Edison is of the same opin-
ion. Celebrated hypnotists declare
that it is case of exertion of strong
hypnotic power. However, the men
can't move the girl. She will be at
the Opera house, until Wednesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
FAIRFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Hill of Newhal
street have returned home, after ii three
weeks stay in Boston and Providence.
The Murray club of the Universalist
church will meet, Tuesday afternoon, with
Mrs Harry Holmes, Main street.
The ladies of the Methodist Guild will
serve a supper, from 80 to Z, Wednesday
evening, at the Vestry.
The l. O. o. T., Monday evening, had
work in the Second degree.
Much interest is manifest of the exhibit
ton in Lawry Bros. window of work
done by the scholars in manual training
and domestic science at Lawrence High
school. All should make an effort to
see it.
Mr.. and Mrs r. Q. Files left, Monday,
for a business trip to Boston.
The Younger Set will meet, Tuesday
evening. with Mrs. Carleton Cook
The Womans Relief Corps Sewing Cir-
Gle will meet, Wednesday afternoon, at G.
A. r. hall a picnic supper will be held.
at 6 O'Clock, after which the regular work
will be taken up.
Captain r. b. Drisko of the schooner
Camilla NJ Page is passing few days
with his family at his home on Newhall
street.
A meeting of the Boy Knights of the
Methodist church was held, Monday even
ing.
The Embroidery Club will not meet, this
week, on account of the Illness of one of
its members.
Charles Young of Lisbon, N. H, was in
town, Monday, calling on friends, Mr..
Young has charge of mill in New
Hampshire, operated by the Woodstock
Lumber Co and is in Maine on bushes.
for the company.
meeting of Queen Esther Circle of
the Methodist church was held. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

dation and mill construction. 1t Will be
equipped with automatic sprinklers and
modern heating plant. The exact site
has not yet been decided upon, but it will
probably be one of the two or three that
the committee has under consideration.
A. +. Armstrong, chairman of the re-
tail trade committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, and w. II. X. Abbott, secre-
tary. have the following announcement TO
make:
The retail merchants of the city of Wa
terville. whether they are members of the
Chamber of Commerce or not, are re-
quested to meet with Retail Branch of the
Chamber of Commerce at the superior
court room of the City building, at 7.30,
Tuesday evening.
This meeting is of great importance to
every merchant in the city and the COM
mittee asks that all make an extra effort
to be present.
Previous to the regular business for
which this meeting is called, Mr. Nor
mandy of the Mutual Shoemakers will
address the merchants, in relation to his
proposition for starting a shoe manufac-
tory in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
A New Shoe FaCtorysIs
Now Assured for WateryiIle.

Waterville is to have new shoe faeto-
ry That has been assured by the success
of the committee of the Chamber of Com
merce appointed for the purpose of secur-
ing funds for this industry, and it is as
sured that work will commence on the
erection of a building just as soon as
weather conditions will permit. The fac
tory will be an enlargement of the pres
ent L. E. Hiliard factory, which has long
been run with constantly increasing or
ders, so that now they are unable to sup
ply the demand for shoes made in Water
vile. Ultimately the factory will employ
400 operatives AS soon as the building is
finished, work will be given to 125 or $50
and many more shoes will be produced
than at present.
The Chamber of Commerce committee
that was appointed for the purpose of Sc
curing funds for the new enterprise is
composed of j. B. Friel w. II. K. Abbott,
c. e. B. Walker and Pres. Frank Red
ington. They have met with a cordial
reception from local capitalists, it seems,
for the money necessary for this develop
ment was soon forthcoming.
The new building will be 60x12S feet. two
stories high, of wood, on concrete foun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
George Hubbard Cuts Off
Toe While Cutting Bushes
Cecil Thompson and Miss Leona
{. Tucker Are Married.
Joseph PeIkey Goes to Jail for
Eyading His Railroad Fare.

Joseph Pellly, giving his home az
Caribou, who was put off the train at
this station. Saturday. FOR evading his
fare from Waterville, was before Judge
Drake. Monday. He was fined 50 and
costs and was taken to Sltowhegan by
Deputy Sheriff 5. II. Frost to serve Is
days.
Mrs f, H Bean was in Newport,
Monday, to attend the funeral of the
late Mrs. Carrie Parks. whose death
occurred, Friday. A husband, Ned
Parks, who is the son of the late Frank
Parks of this town. her parents, three
brothers and one sister, all of New
port, survive,
c. NJ. Perkins, attorney for the NJ.
c. r. r., was in town, Monday, ON
business.
w. L. Pushor returned, Monday,
from g few days fishing trip in st. Al
bans, in company With party of gem
tlemen friends from Hartland
The Salt and Light class of the Free
Baptist Sunday school has elected the
following officers: President, Rae L.
Butler; Vice Pres, J. e. Little: I'd vice,
A. d. Chase; Sec.-Treas., Miss Lena
Marsh; teacher, Rev. II. M. Ford.
a. b. Skillins and family. who have
been residents of this town for the past
SIX wears, are moving their household
goods to Richmond, where Mr.. SkilIns
has bought farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whittier of
Harmony. who have been guests OF
M. and Mrs. F w. Jones, have re-
turned home.
A meeting of the McJaim Club was
held, Monday afternoon, with Mrs. Ed
win Childs.
Miss Leona +. Tucker, daughter of
Mrs. A. f. Nelson of this town, and
Cecil Thompson. son of Otis Thomp-
son of the Waverley, We're married
Saturday evening, at the Methodist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Of Various Maine Organizations Meet
For Routine Business.

The quarterly meeting of the exeeu-
tive committee of the Maine Baptist
Missionary convention. the Maine Bap-
list Educational Soeiey, the Maine
Baptist charitable Society, and the
Maine Baptist Historical Society were
held. Monday at The Elmwood. Rou-
tine business was transacted.
Those present were: Hon. George
d. Bisbee, Rumford; Rev. T. J. Rams
dell, ID. D., Caribou; Rev. C. E. owen,
ID. D., .Waterville; Rev. I. B. Mower,
D. d. Waterville; Henry NJ. Mailing,
Portland: Rev. f. Sanderson, Sedg-
wick; Rev. NJ. j. Twomey, Portland;
Rev. A. A. Bennett. jefferson; F. NJ.
Preble, Auburn; Rev. E. A. Davis,
South Paris; Rev. f. A. Snow, Free
port; Rev T. E. Ham, Monday; f.
w. Davis, South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
For kennebec County Teachers, Fri
day, in Winslow Grange Hall.

Pres. II. c. Libby of the Kennebee
County Teachers Association, has an
nounced the program for the annual
meeting of the association, to be held.
Friday. in the Winslow Grange hall,
Congregational church and Ford school
building. A general session Will be
held from 9.45 A. NJ, to II NJ. The
speakers for the session will be Rev.
David n. Beach. president of the Ban
gar Theological Seminary Miss Flor
ence NJ. Hale, principal of the training
department of the Presque Isle Nor
NAL school; Henry w. Brown of Colby
College; Frank G. WadsWorth. super
intendent of the Winthrop and Hal
lowell school district
From 1.30 to O'Clock, a business ses-
sion will be held. after which depart
ment sessions will be the chief attrac-
ton. That Of the graded schools. with
superintendent c. \. Perkins Of the
Waterville schools presiding, will take
place from $50 to $50 p. NJ. Prin. Lu-
ella A. Dickerman of Concord, \. H..
aud Priu William NJ. Harrus of Good
VIII Grammar schools, will open this
meeting. The rural school division will
be addressed by Miss Hale and others
j. W. Taylor, State inspector of High
schools, will speak before the session
OF secondary school teachers, which is
to be in charge of State Sup. Payson
Smith.
An enrolment fee of % cents will be
charged. Dinner will be served by the
ladies of the Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

February 81 is the Tooth anniversary
of the granting to Colby of a charter
by the General court of Massachusetts,
but Colby trustees, at a recent meet
ing decided not to celebrate the event.
1t has been thought better to wait
until 1920, which will mark the Tooth
anniversary of the granting to Colby
by the newly formed Maine Legislature
the power to grant degrees. This is re-
garded as the more important anniver-
sary. and it is possible that 1t Will
be observed in connection with the
Maine 1920 centennial anniversary, to
commemorate the admission of Maine
into the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
CHINA.
CHINA

Mr. A. NJ. Dunbar of Watervile,
spent the week end in China.
The Private school commenced, Mon
day with Miss Ida NJ. Pierce teacher
of the Grammar grade, as principal.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Woodsum left,
Saturday for a months visit with their
son and daughter, at East Saugns.
Mass.
Mrs. Alphonse Crosby who has made
an extended visit with her daughter
Mrs. w. W. Washburn, returns to her
home in Franklin, n. IL. Tuesday.
Stated meeting of Silver Lake Grange
Tuesday evening. at Grange hall.
Stated meeting of Central Lodge, No
As F. & A. M, Wednesday evening,
Feb. 49,
Misses Z. Mel and Lizzie Fish left,
Saturday, for a two weeks visit to
friends in Boston.
Nettie Brann, who so severely sprain-
ed her ankle in December, is able to
be about once more.
Miss Edith Washburn who was OPP
Grated on in Libby Hospital Cor goitre
IS convalescing rapidly. anad will soon
be able to return home.
Mrs. e. e. Longley has been con-
fined to her bed again, having taken a
severe cold, last week.
John A. Woodsum bought, for his
son, w. F. Woodsum, of East Saugus,
Mass, 40 tons of hay which he ship
ped to Massachusetts, last week, from
China station.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Woodsum left
home, Saturday morning for East Sau'
gus, Mass, where they will pass
month, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Hatch and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard r. Woodsum.
Miss Ethel and Lizzie Fish accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Woodsum to
Massachusetts, Saturday, where they
will visit friends. for 10 days or more
Mrs. Selma Doe and daughter Annie
returned from Pittsfeid, Saturday,
where they have been since Miss Does
school opened in September.
Mrs. e. p. Taylor will pass a few
days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f
c. Bailey. on China Neck.
a. j. Billings Post, has secured for
speaker Memorial day, John f. Nelson
of Wateryille, a native Of China and a
very fluent speaker.
A private school will open at China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
village, Monday, Feb. II, Miss Ida
Pierce, teacher.
DETROIT.

Mrs. r. A. Robertson, who was threat
ened with pneumonia, is reported as
better.
William Henry Harding passed away
Sunday forenoon, Feb. 16, at the age of
70 years.
Mrs. Betsey Farnham, although unable
to leave her bed, is more comfortable at
this time
George Scovey and Mrs. Orlando Griffin
of Levant were the guests of their Sis
ter, Mrs. d. c. Brown, last week.
Alvado Crosby is in Bangor at the Cen
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~ 1T TETHu FTUr-E
eral hospital, where he has had a sue
cessful surgical operation performed upon
his hand. He expects to be able to come
home this week. 80 al. s4.F
Richard Drake, one of3C F. McCulley's
teamsters, has been obliged to give up
his work owing to an injury received
while loading wood. rfr
Rita Clifford and Achsa Bean are among
the many who are suffering from colds.
D. C. Brown has recovered from his
recent illness.
Coda Sidelinger of Troy is visiting ner
aunt, Mrs. A. p. Crosby.
The Good Cheer Club" viii meet with
Miss Effie Lord. Thursday, Feb 20, from
10 A. M. to p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

the office of the city marshal bearing
the marks of a bruise on her fore
head, William was arraigned on the
charge of assault and battery. and
was found guilty. Five dollars and
costs, amounting to $10.4S, was his
penalty. William paid.
Rosa belle also fell into the tolls of
the police. charged with drunkenness
and smashing glass. She was also ar
raigned and found guilty, paying a
fine which. with costs, amounted to
$9.4S.
Outside of the above affair, there
was nothing of excitement in the mu-
Iicipal court, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

evening, with Mrs. r. A. Rich, Western
avenue.
Miss Mary Piper entertained the mem
bers of the NJ. Y. b. Club, Monday even
ing.
Invitations have been issued by the
Younger Set for a private dancing par
ty, next Friday evening, at the Fairfield
Opera house.
Victor Grange will hold an oll-day meet
ing, Tuesday, at Fairfield Center
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

Arno Stevens, an employee of the
S. A. & a. B. Green Coal & Wood
Co.. sustained a broken leg. Monday
noon, when a big stick of hard wood
rolled down on him from the pile. The
right leg was broken below the knee.
He was removed to his home. 251 Main
street, and attended by a physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
FAMILY DAY IN COURT.
William Beedy, Accused by Wife, Pays
$10.48-She Settles for $9.48.

1t was family day in the Waterville
municipal court, Monday morning, and
Judge Alfred A. Matthew had task
on his hands that was quite out of the
ordinary run of affairs. William Beedy,
a resident of Main Street place, was
arrested by the police on complaint OF
his wife, Rosabelle, who complained
that he assaulted her. She appeared at