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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-04

Mckee was badly hurt in that
car. smash, wasn't he, doctor?"
Very. We had to amputate both
legs" 'How sad Will he pull
through? p oh yes; well have
him on his feet again in less than
three months. " ?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-04
AFTER THE COLLECTION

AFTER THE COLLECTION
Scene-The bar of a saloon.
Enter poor woman, weeping.
My poor little Nellie has just
been run over and killed, she
moaned.
They were only hard-working
men, but their hearts were touch
ed, and soon a hat was being
passed round for the afflicted
woman's benefit.
How old was she?" asked one
Of her rough symPathizers. so
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-04

Five years; she answered, as
she received the collection. And'
then she astonished them all by
adding: %And I've had her ever
since she was Kitten"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-04

DID YOU EVER TRY To"CORNERa Al HEN?
lucky the hen attached the land and that she
not be induced absolutely quit laying the Think what
the egg trust would do if such were the easel
The monopoly would secure the land that only limited
and January had absolutely hroed the price eggs would
doaapiece Then but the very rich could have
eggs.
think what comfort the egg even four FIVE apiece It
cheaper than the bacon which the beef sends in glass jars
about the only keep nourhed during these days of high
priced
The She being cornered Lust
up backyard first thing she has runs
Sometimes her for scratching the garden but
think fine that she can't be attached the soil like
road! i
The basis of monopoly this fxy the soil Given any
product where certain location ground and
last hat the will get But given
disposition large in the dewy morning the osy
afternoon and then behevOenty seek soapbox and lay
other egg beside the old doonOb and the can't grappe with
that proposition.
When is the hen against the trust our bet the hen
AFTER THE COLLECTION Five years." she answered as
Scenehe bar of saloon she received the collection
Enter poor weeping then she asonished them all by
MY poor little Nellie has just adding "And I've had her
been and killed. she since she kitten"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Receiver Bates, MI. City Bank,
Confirms big Bill KeIIiher's
Confession as to the Wrecking.

Boston, Jan. Sf.-former Governor
Bates, receiver for the National City
Bank Of Cambridge, issued a formal
statement, today, in which he said that
William J. kelher, the confidence man,
had made to him complete statement
of all the facts in tile case so far as he
had knowledge of them.
The bank was wrecked by George w.
Coleman, a Sl2-a-week bookkeeper who
had fallen in the clutches of big Bill
Keliher. Coleman was convicted of steal
ing S350.0e0 and is now serving a SEN
tence of not less than FIVE years nor more
than eight years at Greenfield.
After his conviction he appeared as Z
witness against Keliher, who was charg-
ed with aiding in the looting of the bank.
The young man told how he had been
Induced to go to New York with the
promise of rich rewards from "fixeo
faro game only to find himself later the
person defrauded.
1t is understood that the receiver has
since the bank was forced into insolvency
that the stolen funds We're all dissipated
and has hoped through information that
he thought Keliher might give, to recover
a portion of the stolen money. To what
extent Keliher's statement would aid him,
il at all. the received refused to say.
Mr.. Bates also refused to confirm OF
deny that what Keliher had told him was
along the line of a statement credited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

TO Keliher, and published here, today In
the published story the confidence man is
quoted as going into the details of his op-
erations much as they We're revealed in
court. Keliher is in the Cnarlestown
state prison, where he is serving a sem
tence of from Is to IS years.
Mr.. Bates statement follows:
In reference to an alleged confession
by William J. Keliher, published in one
of the morning papers. Mr.. Bates, the re-
ceiver of the bank, says that he is in
formed by the paper that published the
alleged confession that it obtained its in
formation directly from Mr.. Keliher. Mr..
Bates would neither confirm nor deny the
statements made in the article, further
than to say that Mr.. Keliher had made
to him some weeks ago complete state
ment of all the facts in the case, so far
as he had knowledge of them"
United States District Attorney French
said, today, that if any statement made
by Keliher regarding the MISUSE of funds
stolen from the Cambridge bank was sub
stantiated he would. of course, bring any
criminal action required.
He added. however that he already had
in his possession two alleged confess
sions" of the confidence man and he
would need to examine any further con
fession with a microscope" before he was
convinced of it's value to the state He
had known for sometime, he said of the
statement obtained by Mr. Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
BRIEF SESSIONS in HOUSE AND
SENATE WITH LITTLE BUSINESS.
Majority Report Against Division of Booth
bay to Withdraw on Bills In
dicates Intent to Cut ApprOpria=
tions==Adourned to Monday.
FRIDAY IN THE HOUSE.

Business of the House session of As
minutes, Friday, was chiefly routine.
Representative Austin, on a point of
privilege called attention to the need
of providing accompanying state
ments of facts with all bills carrying
appropriation of money and his sug
gestion, that continued practice of
running these bills through without
such statments cease, met with APP
prevail of the House.
There was a divided committee re-
port upon the petition to divide the
town of Boothbay, the majority not
favoring the Incorporation OF East
Boothbay as the town of Waverly.
The minority report, favoring the d-
vision, had the names of three mem
bers of the committee on towns. 1t
will result in an interesting debate.
Committee endorsements on some
of the bills of leave to Withdraw in :
dictate intention of committees to
safeguard the States money and in
terests. The Eastport Water Com
pany bill was passed to be engrossed.
After adjournment to 4.30, Monday
afternoon, but little time was lost by
most members in catching trains for
the recess at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
A STRENUOUS FIGHT
AGAINST 6-yEAR TERM
But All Attempts to Amend, or Ex-
empt Taft, Wilson or Roosevelt,
Fail in Senate==Vote Expected To-
day==Tariff Revision Hearing.
THE TARIFF HEARING.

Washington. Jan. Modification of
the administrative provisions of the
tariff law, the free admission of medi-
cines ard surgical instruments for hos
pitfalls and scientific apparatus for in
stitutions Of research, and continuance
Of free admission of numerous raw
materials We're urged ut the concluding
hearing before the House committee
ON ways and means, today.
Approximately COO leading hospitals
IN the country had a spokesman in
George f. Glover. superintendent OF St.
Lulte's hospital in New York Mr..
Clover asked that the free list be so
amended as to include hospitals that
render medical and surgical aid free
OF charge among the Institutions per-
mittcd TO import free apparatus. uten-
sis. Instruments and preparations for
medical and surgical purposes. He
gave ar reason the interest Of char
ity FOR all the people and cited the
constant discoveries in European labo-
rateries which may be of utmost val
ne to the life eff the people Of the ma
ton" DR.. Alitrton S. Gushman of this
city made similar appeal for industrial
research and scientific work.
3. 3. Bonheim of Chicago, in charge
Of the import department of q big mail
order house, and formerly a customs
examiner in New York, testified that
his concern had just contracted to
take the entire output OF an embreid-
cry factory at st. Gail. Switzerland.
He urged some administrative changes.
which Pen lIfU rf arol1a5 sVoiild
Continued on Page Ten).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
FRIDAY IN THE SENATE.

There was hardly the semblance OF
life in the proceedings of the Senate,
Friday morning. The attendance
was small, dozen Senators in their
seats, with three OF the Cumberland
delegation absent, most all of the
upper House having left for week
ends at home.
When the joint resolution from the
House in favor of the Mclean bill for
the protection of migratory game and
insectiverous birds came up, it was
tabled by Senator Stearns of Oxford.
A remonstrance of c. w. Shaw and
others against the bill for packing
branding and shipping apples was
received and referred To the commit
tee on agriculture.
After transacting routine business
which went along without a hitch, the
Senate adjourned until 430 Monday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
.THEtSiX-YEAR TERM.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The Senate,
today, defeated every attempt to
amend the Works single 6-year Pres
idential term resolution. When re-
cess was taken tonight, it appeared
certain that final vote on the pro-
posed constitutional amendment would
be reached. tomorrow, and its oppo-
nents were mastering all possible
strength to defeat it.
As the measure emerged from tho
days fight i'm the Senate. it still pro-
vides for one term Of six years for the
Chief Executive, and makes Ineligible
to reelection any person who has in
the past held the office by election or
by succession. The closest votes of
the day came on Senator Owen S
amendment for a direct popular vote
on President and Vice President de-
feated 30 to 81, and Senator Painters
amendment to lengthen to six years
the term of the President, who might
be in office when the Constitutional
amendment was finally ratified. This
was defeated, 36 to 30.
Proposals for two 4-year terms and
one 4-year term, suggestions to mod
ify the resolution so it would not af-
feet Taft, Wilson or Roosevelt, and
amendments to make it only apply to
Presidents elected after its ratifica-
ton were all defeated by large ma
jofities.
Progressives and Republicans. who
declared themselves friendly To Col
Roosevelt. again led fight against
the entire resolution. The Progress
Continued on Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
TURKS AND ALLIES
PREPARE FOR WAR.
Each Side Accuses Other of Bluff
ing==PeaCe Lies with POWers--Bul-
gariars Say the People Are
Fraudulently Treated.

London, Jan 31.-The Balkan Al
lies and the Turks are making ae-
tive preparations to resume hostilities
in Southeastern Europe
The delegates Of the Allies to the
peace conference here are saying
farewell and packing their baggage,
preparatory TO departing from Lon
don. A news agency dispatch receiv-
ed here, today. from Constantinople,
reported that the Turkish delegates
had been ordered home, but the com
mand has not yet been received here
1t seems that only the good offices of
the Powers can avert a further resort
to arms. but thus far these apparent
~ have failed.
Even at this late hour, each side To
the dispute is accusing the other of
blufiing. The Turks declare that in
their note to the Powers, Thursday,
the allies We're given greater conces-
sions as basis for resuming the
peace negotiations, than they had ex-
pected to be made them at the COM
mencement Of the peace negotiations.
The Allies practically admit this, but
they say what would have been ae-
ceptable even fortnight ago, cannot
now be entertained.
Or. Danelf, head of the Bulgarian
delegation. said, today that the feel
ings Of the Balkan populations must
be considered. Excitement among
them, he declared, had reached the
highest degree against their ..fraudu-
lent treatment by handful of Young
Turk eonspirators, who had attempted
to play With the decision of Europe and
the lsonor prestige and lives OF the
Balkan peoples. a comparison between
the Vatican ard the MussHlmen's holy
srrines in Airianople. DR.. Daneff said,
was inadmissible. The Italians, he de-
clared. made conee ssions to the Papacy
after they had take possession Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Grand Jury Has
More Business with
Indicted Officials.

New York. Jan. 91.-The federal
grand jury did not finish it's investiga-
ton of the New England Transporta-
tion situetion, when it found indict-
ments, yesterday. against three prin-
cipal officers of the New York, New
Haven q Hartford and the Grand
Trunk Railways.
The jGry now wishes to examine GER
tain letters that passed between Pres
ident f. J. Chamberlain Of the Grand
Trunk and Ezra Baker of the New
Haven and Alfred ". Smithers. chair
man Of the Grand Trunk board of di-
reetors. \ subpoena vas served upon
Mr.. Chamberlain here. today. ordering
him 10 produce, on Feb. 6, these letters
before the grand jury.
Through these letters the federal at
Herneys hope 70 learn more regarding
The alleged traffic agreement, which
formed the basis OF the indictments
against President .Mellen of the New
Haven and Messrss Chamberlain and
jsmitaers, under the anti monopoly
!. law.
Presidents Mellen and Chamberlain
entered tentative pleas of not guilty,
today, on these indictments They We're
given until Feb. 10, To change or with
draw their pleas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A Constitutional amendment provid-
ing for the recall of public officers
was defeated by the Kansas House of
Representatives Thursday night.
The jurisdictional war between rival
associations of plumbers and steam fit
tiers. which has been on for nearly a
generation, is over, it was learned,
Friday, at Chicago. The trouble which
began II years ago, has been NAKED
by numerous assaults, riots shoot
ings and murders in Chicago. Ine
Steam Filters Protective Association
has voted to amalgamate with the
United Association of Plumbers, Gas
Filters. Steam Filters and Steam Fit
tres Helpers, removing the rivalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
THE WEATHER
SNOW-COLDER.

Washington, Jan. 21-For North
New England: Snow. much colder,
Saturday; cold wave by night; Sun
day. fair, colder; brisk to high south
west to west winds. South New
England: Colder, Saturday, with
rain, probably turning to snow; brisk
to high west and northwest winds;
Sunday fair, much colder. East New
York: Local SHOWS and much colder,
Saturday; cold wave by night in in
terror; high west and northwest
winds; Sunday, fair, colder in east
portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Rome. In case Adrianople was van
pushed, who would try to impose con-
di.ions, he asked. In addition, DR..
Dancer continued, the Vatican was the
residence Of the Pope aud contained
the tombs Of Apostles and former
PopGs, while Adrianople, with the ex-
ception OF it's mosques, had nothing
absolutely vital to the Mnssulman
people. Or. Daneff repeated that Moth
ing cnald stop re-opening of the war
except the unconditional surrender of
A1rian9ple and the Aegean islands.
The Servian delegates. today, babe
farewell to Sir Edward Grey. the Brit
ISL f reign minister Stojan Novako-
witch, head Of the delegation, told Sir
Edward, that he considered Il renewal
of the war inevitable. NJ. Novakoviteh
said TO The Associated Press, that he
did not believe any Interference with
the Allies vas possible.
This time" he added, the prelim
inaries to peace together with a new
armistice will be signed after the fall
of Adranople and on a drumhead in
the battlefield. The conditions of peace
will comprise not only a new Thra
cean frontier line. but the conten-
fofaneous surrender of Scutari and
Janina to Montenegro and Greece and
also a war indemnity.
NJ. Yenizelos. the Greek premier in
bidding farewell to friends today, said
he hoped soon to return to London
for a definite conclusion of peace as
the second period of the war would be
very short
The p5ahanoa af n ifaat inf,e.
between the representatives of the
Powers was active, today, but thus far,
il seems that no practical way has
been found to avert a resumption Of
hostillties.
The overwhelming strength of pub
Continued on Page Seyen.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Against Consolidation Of
Maine Customs Districts
By Maine Congressional Dele
CATION and Sen.-E|ect BuTIeigh.
Atty. Gen. WIckersham Thinks Pres
Taft VIII Enforce the Plan.

Washington, Jan. 3f.-Protest was
made to President Taft today, by the
entire Maine congressional delegation
and Senator Elect Burleigh against
the plan to make Portland ,the only
port OF customs in the State.
Attorney General Wickersham, how
ever, gave an opinion, today, that the
Presidents power to reorganfZe the
customs service in accordance with
the act passed at the last session of
Congress. will permit the treasury de-
partment's plan of reorganization to
be carried out practically as original
ly drawn. 1t involves the consolida-
ton of customs districts in several
states
Many other protests from other
states than Maine have been regis-
tered though it is understood Presi-
dent Taft approves the plan of con-
solidation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
MeIlen and Chamberlain Plead
Not Guilty to New Indictments.

New York, Jan. S1.-Charles S. Mel
len and f. ]. Chamberlain entered
pleas of not guilty in the federal dis
trict court. this afternoon. to indict-
ments charging them with violating
the criminal clause of the Sherman
antitrust law in connection with a
monopoly agreement" between the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad and the Grand Trunk Rail
way.
They were given until Monday. Feb.
TO- to change or withdraw their pleas.
As each was under $4,000 bail, to
which they were admitted under previ-
Gus Indictments for the same alleged
offence, this bail was allowed to
stand. No date was set for the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Otto ]. Higgins of Sherwood street,
East Deering, was found guilty of defac-
ing and injuring cars of the Grand Trunk
Railroad, Friday, after a hearing before
Judge Merrill in the municipal court at
Portland. Higgins was fined $40 and
costs. The case is one of the results of
the rigid investigation which has been
in progress for several weeks in when
Attorney Harry p. Sweetsir representing
the Grand Trunk, Assistant County At
torney Parsons and the police officials
have unearthed mass of evidence. 1t is
alleged that the railroad has suffered
heavy losses of grain and other things of
value which it is claimed was stolen from
its cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Both of the defendants were in court.
Alfred w. Smithers chairman of
Grand Trunk board of directors, JOINT
Il indicted with Messrs Mellen and
Chamberlain, was not in court. He re-
sides in London
The United States marshal, today.
served Aiessrs. Mellen and Chamber
lain with an order requiring them to
produce in the federal court here,
Feb. 6, certain documents, including
letters exchanged between Ezra
Baker of the New Haven and Smith.
ers Of the Grand Trunk and transmit
ted by Smithers to Chamberlain. The
government contends that these letters
lad reference to the traffic agreement
beween the two roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Castro Temporarily Free Under
Writ of Habeas Corpus=-Attacks
The u. S. Authorities for Action.

New York, Jan. 31.-The right to go
and come a free man through the
streets of New York was, tonight, the
possession of Gen. Cipriano Castro,
but instead of exercising the .privi-
leges he went to bed. Released under
$4,000 bail pending argument on writ
of habeas corpus from his month of
confinement at Ellis island, Castro
made for an uptown hotel, engaged a
luxurious suite of rooms and shut him
self up He sent out word that he
was Having some lemonade" and in
tended to retire Immediately.
The little general, who announced
purpose in coming to this country was
to "See the sights" scarcely looked
out of the window of the taxicab
which drove him to his hotel. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

only object of interest that he took
notice of was the Washington Arch
May George Washington's mantle de-
scend upon US, said Castro in Spanish
as his cab whizzed under the arch.
General Castro's week of freedom
was granted him by Judge Holt after
it had been agreed to postpone argu-
ment on the writ for one week. The
document compels the government to
show legal cause why Castro, who was
ordered deported yesterday, by. Sec.
Nagel of the department of commerce
and labor should not be admitted.
Justice has prevailed said Castro.
when he was told that Judge Holt
would release him on bail. II was
looking for a real judge who would
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Conditions and General Forecast.


Washington, Jan. 31.-The winds
along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts will be high west and
northwest. Storm warnings are dis
played on the Atlantic coast from
Jacksonville to PASSPORT. Cold wave
warnings have been ordered for north
ern New England
The month just closed was the
Warmest January in the history of
the weather bureau over much of the
east portion of the country. At Wash
ington, d. G.. the mean temperature
for the month was 43.S degrees, Oh
higher than that of 1890 The month
was also remarkable at Washington
in that there was no snow in meas
urabIe quantities, condition that has
occurred only twice before during the
last 40 years
The interior storm of Thursday
night is central, tonight, over the
Guf of st. Lawrence. the general de-
preston extending south along the
Atlantic coast and west through the
Lake region. General rains and SHOWS
have fallen east of the Mississippi riv-
iheie mas peen decided rail- IN
temperatures Of the entire Mississippi
basin. The low temperature area will
extend east To the coast, during Sat
urday, with cold wave on Satur-
day night, in the Middle Atlantic
states and New England.
There will be local SHOWS, Satur-
day, from the Lake region east. In
the Atlantic states, the weather will
be generally fair, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
Of Sidney K. Elliot of Auburn-Cause
Of the Deed Unknown.

Auburn. Me., Jan. 3i.-Sidney X Ell
lott of this city, aged "a, with real
estate and insurance offices in Lewis
ton, committed suicide by shooting, to-
day. The body was found in the hay
loft of his stable by son. DR. Elliott.
Mr. Elliott's wife died about a year
ago. The cause of the suicide is not
known. Two daughters and one son
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
FUR s
PROPER PRICES
VERSUS
PREPARED PRICES

Promiscuous Advertising shrieks
Historically of "FURS AT HALF
PRICE"
Many of them ARE half price-half
of prices that We're prepared in ad-
vance 10 be split in two.
Amid all the overwrought and ira
tional claims that are made, we have
enough confidence in the judgment
of the public To quote prices that arr
NOT half--that is not half of our
PROPER PRICES.
ALL WE ASK is THAT YOU Elk
ANIME OUR FuRS AND If THEY
ARE NOT LoWER-QuALlTY FOR
QUALiTY-THAN AN wv H ER E
ELSE-YOU WILL NOT BE Elk
PECTED TO BUY. THE ONE thing
we can't afford is to let any one under
sell us.
DO NOT BUY Fu9s until you have
seen our values and CUT PRICES.
H.G. Bark Err co.
MANUFACTURING TURNER'S
TWO STORES:
Augusta and Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
hSh1 H6kE EAVV
WatchingStari ofS75,0OO
Blaze in Chicago Store.
Safe Blowers Bind and Gag
Watchman-- Explosion Sets Fire.
His Frantic Efforts Enable Him 10
Warn Police and Fire Dept.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-For hours. early
today. Michael Roser, 65 years old, lay
bound and gagged ON the floor in a
North Side department store. where he
had been left by safe blowers and
watched smoke curling up from
smoldering blankets used by the
Continued on Page Seven)