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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
House Follows the
Senate with VO te
OF l68 to 80 on
Resolve
Never Before Passed by Either
BTanch--GOes to People

Boston, March 26.-By action of the
House of Representatives today, the
Legislature has voted for the first
time in its history in favor of referring
to the people the question of granting
suffrage to women.
The vote in the House was 16S to
80 on a resolve which had already
been favorably acted upon by the Sem
ate, providing for an amendment to
the Constitution striking out the word
male" from the qualifications for
voters. The measure must receive IA
vorable action in the Legislature next
year before il may go to the people
for decisive vote. Should it pass the
next Legislature the voters would
have an opportunity to act on the
woman suffrage question at the state
election of 1915.
Until this year the proposition had
never been passed in either branch of
the general court.
The Suffragists hailed today's ac-
ton as a victory, while Suffragist
leaders said that it had been taken
with their tacit consent, in order to
allow the matter to go before the
people.
The galleries of the House of Rep
resentatives were crowded with wom-
en- when the vote was taken, and
cheers marked the announcement OF
the results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

far it has heard nothing from the vice
consul, except a brief message last
night stating that the results had not
been determined.
Army officers here believe that Vii
las situation is critical They point
out that it would be impossible for
him to proceed on his march toward
the City of Mexico, leaving a strong
Federal base on his line Of communf-
cations while ON the other hand he
cannot remain indefinitely in his pres
ent position outside of Torreon be-
cause of lack of means to keep his
army in food, water and ammunition
The necessity of gathering most of
his troops at the front has thinned
the Constitutionalist leaders lines of
communication with his base at Chi
huahua, and if these should be cut
by a force of Federals from Saltillo
or Monterey, the rebel army would be
in a desperate plight The army STRAIT
egists here are convinced, therefore,
that if Villa does not succeed in
breaking down the opposition at Tor
recn quickly he will be obliged to I'M
dertake a hurried retreat to Chihua-
hua in order to re-organiZe and
strengthen his forces.
Conditions along the Texas border
are much improved, according to in
formation reaching President Wilson.
The President told callers that the
judgment of impartial observers show
ed that many of the raids and border
difficulties which occur ordinarily had
been stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
President Discusses the
Situation with Callers

Washington, March 26.-President
Wilson, in talks with callers today,
argued that members of Congress
We're not being asked to change their
personal opinions on the tolls exemp-
ton, but to vote periodically for its
repeal in order to correct a serious in
ternational situation which threatened
to embarrass the United States at
every turn in future negotiation of
treaties and trade agreements.
The President told congressman who
visited the White House that those
who based their opposition to the re-
peal on economic grounds or even on
their individual Interpretation of the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty were losing
sight of the main point-the unani-
NOUS opposition of the civilized world
to the tolls exemption. The President
has been informed that the press of
South America, speaking, he thinks,
also for their governments, has join
ed the press and governments of the
rest of the world in the view that the
United States is interpreting treaties
to suit itself, regardless of obliga-
tions.
w llStn Stated
it was no personal question with him
though he. himself, believed the
tolls exemption was a form of ship
subsidy and a mistaken economic pol
icy as well as a breach of the treaty.
He reiterated that his message to
Congress was intended, not to express
his personal views, but to state a sit
uation which had arisen International
ly, involving circumstances which
were not before mem bers of Congress
when they last considered the Panama
canal act. He did not believe MEM
bers of Congress would be compro-
missing themselves by changing their
votes now, because he knew they
could not have foreseen the world
wide protest at that time.
Asked just what the international
situation was the President explained
that 50 long as the judgment of the
whole world was against the United
States on a question of national honor
and a treaty obligation, foreign gov
ernments generally would not be en-
thusiastic about entering into treaties
or trade agreements. For this reason
he held it vital to repeal the tolls ex-
emption clause.
There was deep feeling in the Pres
ident's voice as he explained the sit
uatfon to one group of callers. He re-
ferred to the American nation as too
big and powerful to be ungenerous or
captious in it's execution of treaties.
The United States he believes is too
big to say: I'VE will do just as little
as possible and as we please in inter-
preting our obligations" He insisted
that the large thing for the United
States to do was voluntarily to make
its own ships pay tolls on an equality
with other nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
ENGLAND WOMAN G0LpHER
SAILS FoR HOME WEDNESDAY

New York, March 26-Refusing to
state positively whether she would re-
turn to America to defend her national
golf title, because she did not know
how conditions were at home, Miss
Gladys Ravenscroft sailed yesterday
on the Carmania for her home in
England in company with Muriel Bodd'
the champion woman golfer of Great
Britain and Canada. Miss Ravenscrort
said she dislilged to allow her title to
go by default. and if it were possible
to return she would do so. Miss Dodd
said she would not be here again TINS
season.
We have had the time of our lives
and everywhere we have been we have
been received graciously and weicom-
cordially said Miss Ravnscroft. IL
is a wonderful country, this; L love
it. Yes, Muriel and 1 expect to play
in the British championships at Hun
stanton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

In DEFENCE OF
TANNENBAUM
AT HIS TRIAL

New York, March 26.-Newpaper,
reporters and the unemployed testi-
fled today in defence of Frank Tan
nenbaum, the youthful leader of tho
Industrial Workers of the World, who
is accused of taking part in an I'M
lawful assemblage of the army" of
idle men who invaded st. Alphonso's
church on March 4.
The third day of Tannenbaum's s.
trial was marked by demonstration
Of unemployed when some of their
number, who are to be called as TAN
nerbaum's witnesses. shouted in the
corridors outside the court room,
that the state must feed them If it
expected them to testify, even hough
they were not called by the state.
They were told to leave. IF we so
we won't come back" they threaten
ed
IF you do not you will be In con-
tempt of court warned a bailiT.
What do we care about contempt,
for this court or any other court!''
they choroused as a squad of police
men drove them into the street.
George Kaufman and several other
newspaper reporters who were wit
nesses today, contradieted the testi-.
mony of states witnesses by declaring
there was no disorder in the church,
that the unemployed did not stand on.
pew steats and that all except few
near the door removed their hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Washington Breathless

Washington. March 26-Not since
the successful assault on Ojinaga has
so much interest been manifested in
the details of the Mexican campaign
as in the present attempt of the rebel
general Villa to capture the important
Federal base at Torreon.
The suspense is intensified by the
fact that virtually nothing is known
here of what is going on at Torreon.
The state department has it's repre-
sentative at the front in the person
of Vice Consul Carothers on terms of
personal intimacy with Villa. but so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
To Investigate
The Junk Trust

Los Angeles, March 26.-An investi-
cation Of allegations that a junk
trust controlling the country west of
the Mississippi is in existence will be
begun here within a month by the
federal grand jury, according to state
ments made yesterday by government
officials. It was stated that the alleged
trust sprang into existence in San
francisco Immediately after the fire
there in 1906 and since that time has
spread into every city of Importance
in the West
Attorney General McReynolds, it
was said, would send to Los Angeles
a special prosecutor 70 conduct the
investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Telephone TrustsDissolve
Without Fight Against the Govt

Northwest. 1t ends the suit under the
Sherman antitrust law brought here
last July by the attorney general.
In compliance with it's terms the
Bell company will give up it's holdings
in the Northwestern Telephone Co.
and IN the Interstate Telephone Co.
The acquisition of these two long
distance companies, the purchase of
the Home Telephone Co. of Spokane,
and of exchanges competing with the
Bell in Seattle, Tacoma and Belling-
ham, Wash, contributed to the aheg-
ed combination in restraint of trade
which led to the suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Mexican Rebels to
Dismantle Gunboat

Douglas, Ariz, March 26.-Bottled up
in the harbor of Topolobampo, the gum
boat Tampico is to be dismanted by the
Mexican Constitutionalists, according to
advices today. The vessels guns will
be used on land in defence of Topolo-
bampo or sent to assist in prospective
attacks upon Guayamas Since the Tam
pico entered the harbor of Topolobampo
two Federal gunboats, the Guerrero and
Morelos, have stood outside awaiting an
opportunity to sink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Eastern Steamship Corporation.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE

MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Fare reduced Portland and New York
$500
Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday 600 P. M.
Express service fer freight All freight
rates include marine insurance All ships
equipped with United Wireless Telegraph,
System.
H. A. Clay. Supt. Franklin Wharf,
Portland. Maine. apra8dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

Portland, Ore, March 26.-The So
called telephone trust by which the
Bell system dominates the lines of
Washington, Oregon & Idaho, was dis
solved without a fight here today
when a decree accepted by the tele-
phone interests and concedin gthe gov
ernment's demands was entered in the
federal court.
The decree adds another step in the
peaceful reorganization of the So
called telephone trust and makes spe-
cific plans for the restoration of COM
petitive conditions in the Pacific
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
BABY TERRIBLY CHAFED
HEALED BY COMFORT POWDER

Mrs. e. C. Cole of Warner, N. H.,
says: MY baby was terribly chafed
| had tried almost everything without
success. Less than one box of Comfort
Powder however, healed his sore
chafed skin. 1t is healing wonder and
l wish all mothers would use it..
There's nothing equals Comfort Pow
der for all skin soreness"
The genuine Comfort Powder bears
the signature of e. S. Sykes on the
top of every box. Take no substitute.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Captain of Schooner Is
From Thomaston, Me.

Boston, March 26.-The schooner
Hattie Simpson reported by wireless
tonight as having sunk at sea, carried
a crew of nine men, besides Capt. A.
H Strong of Thomasten, Me. Teh
Simpson was a four masted schooner,
owned jointly by Alden c. CLANCY of
Medford, her former captain, and A.
r. Reed & Co. of Waldoboro, Me-,
for whom she was built in 1891. The
schooner was valued at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Schooner Built in 1891 at
Waldoboro, Me-, Yards

New York, March 26-The schooner
Hattie p. Simpson, a 1265-ton vessel,
was built at Waldoboro, Me-, in 1891,
ana was owned by A. r. Reed of Bos-
ton, which was the schooner's home
port. The shipping reports show her
as having sailed from Philadelphia
on March 10 for Galveston in COM
mand of Capt. Strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

FIR LaRiviere was born in Montreal
Dec. &c, 1867. the son of Alphonse e.
and Marie (BourdeaW LaRiv!ere. In,
1872 he moved with his parents to st.
Boniface. Manitoba. He attended st.
Boniface College, and graduated from
the University of Manitoba, b. A.
1856 and NJ ~ 1855. He entered the
Grand Seminary at Montreal in 1856
and in 1889 he took his IL. d. He was
then too young to be ordained ana
was named professor in Montreal COLI
| lege.
In July, 1890, he was ordained priest
by Archbishop Tache in the Cathedral
of ST. Boniface, he, with FIR. Ellie Ro-
car, being the first two priests issued,
from st. Boniface College. He was i'm
mediately appointed curate at st.
Pierre, Jolys. Manitoba, and in 1897
was appointed parish priest of st.
Malo, being the first pastor of that
place and where he remained until
November, 1897.
He then came to Maine and was by
the late Bishop Healy appointed ass
sistant to the late FIR. Decelles at
westbrook, where ne remained for
about two years. In 1897 he was APP
Damariscotta, remaining there for two
years.
The parish of Pressure Isle being In
need of a priest, the bishop asked Fr-,
LaRiviere TO take charge of that par
ish, but between the time of his ap-
| pointment and the date of his takingt
charge the church was burned. He re-
built the church, which is a credit to
the town, and worked there for eight
years, giving proof of his financial
ability by leaving the parish well sit
uated. In July, 1907, he was named
| pastor Of St. Augustine's church.,
where he had been ever since. /.
He leaves his father, Senator A. C.
/ LaRiviere, representing the district OF
| Manitoba; two brothers, Alexandra.
LaRiviere in the government civil SER
! vice, residing at st. Boniface, Mani
! toba; Adrien LaRiviere, mayor of,
/ Gronard, Peace River District, Cana
dian w. Territory; and two sisters
| Sister Marie de Temperance George
line) of the Sisters of the Good Shep-
herd at Montreal. and Bernadette.
married to Edward Charlonneau, vice.
president of the LaRiviere Hardware
| Co. of Montreal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

There are no native industries in the
Belgian Congo. In every community
there is the village blacksmith, who
can fashion knives and spears OF a
certain quality and there are also vii
lage experts always women) in weav-
ing pottery and kindred occupations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
SCH'R HATTIE P. SIMPSON
is LOST AT SEA WITH Her
CAPTAIN and ) or CREW
BUILT AT WALDOBORO, MI

heard of no heavy weather along the
coast during the latter part of last
week. They were inclined to think
that tho crew must have left the YES
sci in boats before she sank and that
one of the boats was swamped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
10 use the streets unless he furnished

to use the streets unless he furnished
a bond.
The board of water supply learned
that the rock will have to be taken
across the old Croton Aqueauct and
demanded that Mr.. Rockefeller build
a steel structure over the highway at
that point Instead of horses, it is
said, a giant tractor, possibly two or
three, will be used TO draw the stone
up the hills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

bill would attempt to open the Sims
bill to amendment and might secure
the adoption of a compromise amend
ment repeating the tolls section, with
out surrendering the contention that
the United States under the treaties
has the right to grant free tolls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
More Trouble With
Rockefeller Stone

New York, March 26.-John ID. Rock
efeller has encountered further trou-
BILE in the removal of the huge stone,
said to weigh ESQ tons, which he is to
take to Parrytown from Long Island.
The village boards refused permission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
FIR. LaRlVlERE
Continued from Page One)

ing. at which hour Solemn High Mass
will be celebrated by Rt. Rev. Mgr.
McDonough of Lewiston. At o'clock
Saturday afternoon the remains WIFI
be taken to Auburn, where they will
lie in state until Sunday night when
they will be taken to Manitoba,
where on the following Friday inter-
ment will he made by the side OF his.
mother. Friends will please omit How
erS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

The opposition directed their efforts to
securing votes to defeat a motion to
close debate on the rule, which will
be made after an hours debate to-
morrow and which, if beaten, would
allow the amendment of the rule. In
this situation, the opponents of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Rivers and Harbors Appropriation
Bill Is Passed by the House

of $40, 10000 was passed by the House to-
day without substantial amendment
The measure now goes to the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

Washington, March 26.-After many
days of debate the rivers and harhors
appropriation bill carrying an aggregate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
REBELS ESTABLISH CAMP

Continued from Page One)
hands and Torreon is completely sur
rounded We are expecting victory at
any hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Defense by Sherley


The Presidents position was vigor-
ously defended by Rep. Sherley of
Kentucky. I'VE come here with this
repeal BILL" he said, with no apology
for our position. For 10 years we have
held out to the nations of the world
the proposition to build the canal for
all the world. We promised to build
it as a great boon to humanity
throughout the world, not for small
dollars and cents advantage to our
own commerce. In this situation the
American nation does nothing out or
fear, nothing because of threat of any
nation or group of nations. But 1t IS
not willing to rest in the eyes of the
world as having violated treaty or
having violated its promises so long
held out to the nations of the world"
Minority Leader Mann said the i'm
portance of the measure merited a more
complete deliberation and more thorough
consideration than could be given under
the proposed rule He cited a dozen in
stances in which he said that this gov
eminent had construed the contested
treaty provision and said that no gag
rule should prevent free discussion of
a proposal to reverse these eonstruc-
tons.
81 see no reason" he said, why We
should surrender our rights in this mat
ter on fancied plea of honor. Honor
is involved in both sides. If there is a
real question of honor here it is that of
Great Britain. seeking to drive a hard
bargain with this administration. Our
honor in this matter is above suspicion.
Great Britain's is open to attack
THE question of honor involved" re-
piled Rep. Flood. chairman of the for
eign affairs committee. "is not that of
Great Britain. But it is a question of
our living up tofa contract we have made
and consented TO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE CENTRAL R. R..
LOWS
In Effect Sept. 2e, 1913.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
LOWS:
---------------.- GOING WEST-3A A. NJ,
i&HvTYTSfsW except Monday. Portland
!3At;i, and Boston; SIS 4: NJ.
E En-, %sasr esF'is sss s sss:
wick Lewiston, Harrington. Rockland.
Gardiner and So. Gardiner; $40 p. M,
local; 400 p. M, texpress), Brunswick.
Rockland. Portland, Boston: 5.l5 p. NJ,
Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardiner;
6.os p. NJ 1910 p. NJ. Lewiston. Bath,
3.42 and 1910 p NJ. Portland and
GOING EAsT-L11 A. NJ, Bangor,
ST. John, Halifax, Aroostook Co.
Sunday morning does not connect beyond
Bangor; 900 A. NJ, (express) Bangor.
Calais and Bar Harbor; 6.36 A. M. local
to Moosehead Lake via Oakland, Boil
local to Belfast and Bangor: 1909 P. NJ.
Waterville, Bangor, Is. & A. r. r., Calais,
st. John and Halifax: 2,34 P. NJ. express
and Mattawamkeag. s1e p. NJ, Water
vile and Skowhegan 7.02 P. M, Water
vile. Skowhegan and Bangor Sun
days Ill A. NJ. 800 A. M, for Ban
gor; $50 A. NJ, 2.59 P. NJ, for Bangor
and Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Hallowell,
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 62S, 9.39
A. M, 12.N BIO, 400. 515, 500. 1910 p M.
H. d. WALDRON. GENT Passenger Agt
d. c. DOUGLASS. GenI Mgr. Port
land. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

Opening Debate
BY. agreement debate on the rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

a brief speech supporting the rule and
the bill.
While declaring himself in favor of re-
pealing the free tolls provision, Rep. Len
root of Wisconsin vigorously opposed the
rule because it cut off amendments. He
urged that the rule be amended and that
an opportunity be given TO present an
amendment which would confer on the
President the right to impose lesser tolls
on American ships at his discretion.
Representative Lenroot read to the
Democrats a speech by Speaker Clark
when the Payne tariff law was in the
House in which the Speaker declared
that the right of amendment and de-
bate should not be curtailed.
Murdoch Opposed
Progressive Leader Murdoch oppos-
ed the rule, saying:
Il am not willing to surrender by
my vote in any spirit of easy accom-
mediation to Great Britain this nations
sovereignty over the canal. 1 do not
know fully the complications which
bring this crisis. We are asked, not to
suspend the toll exemption cause I'M
til our rights may be arbitrated, but
to confess national honor. | do not
know the relations which make Great
Britain and Japan friends, or Japan
and Huerta allies. or how near the
truth the rumor is that we need the
aid of Great Britain as Japans friend
to tighten our responsibility in Mex
leo. But the known facts, the visible
facts, the arguable facts, are plain
and elementary so far as our rights
in the canal are concerned.
Shall we surrender our sovereignty
in the canal? Before surrender the
act seems of little moment to many.
But after the surrender each year will
emphasize the error that may be COM
mitted here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
EXEMPTION BATTLE

Continued from Page One)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL
LOWS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-11-27
Sweden and Norway.

One hundred years ago, following
the brief war between the two coun-
tries comprising the Scandinavian
peninsula, the Norwegian parliament
voted to accept the supremacy of
Sweden, and elected the king of Swe-
den for king of Norway. The Scandi.
navlan union, as finally agreed on,
made the person of the king and his
management of the foreign affairs of
the country the only common bond
Each country retained its own consti-
tuition, parliament and cabinet. This
agreement continued in force for
nearly hundred years, until 1905,
when the desire Of the Norwegian
people for complete independence led
to peaceful dissolution of the union
and the election of Prince Charles of
Denmark to the Norwegian throne un.
der the title of King Haakon VII.