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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Stirring Speeches and the Efficient
Formulation of Plans Attain OBJ
ject of First Gathering-Organ=
izatiOn and Election of Officers
Ex-Goy. William I. Cobb President t--132 Members
bylaws Adopted COMMITTEES
"To Boom MAINE 7"


Spured by this clarion call they rallied from every industry
every section with conceptions expedents
tfces compass their ambitions for their State Men and
of thought and action leaders of progress recognizing
Names possibilities and her needs invaded Augusta Friday to
offer opinions exchange convictions and to criticize the
gestons Of Others toward ultimate attainment of their purpose
Owners of factories rubbed elbows with sorekeepers pro-
pretor of hotels argued obviously with ers of the soil rail-
road officials hung atentve upon the words of country doctors
pastors lawyers of corporate interests approved the
views of travelling statesmen, and and all deferred to the
delegates These representatives of modern emin1nty
had their objects and obectonsand their admirable
way of going about this business unfamiliar yet to
calculating, aggressive masculine citizenship.
The addresses vital and compelling, mbued with the
aspiration and resolution of their 1t magnificent
joining of forces of serious enterprsng determined men and
women typical of their States influences and traditions
They came6oo strong the afternoon session in City hall
despite sepcsm and dsparagen naturally attendant
the confusion arising from the task of arrangement and clas
cation of such possibilities for competent consideration
They have returned their respective cities and towns to dis
the stimulus contracted Fridays contagious at
mosper and their associates to take advantage of
the benefits disclosed until Maine shall be estimated her
worth among her sisters of the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
TAFT APPEAL
TO SIMPLIFY
PROCEDUREIN
OUR COURTS

Washington, Feb. 27.-An appeal for
simplification of court procedure to
facilitate the administration of JUS
tice was made to the House judiciary
committee today by a delegation of
noted lawyers headed by former Pres
ident Taft. Speaking as president of
the American Bar Association, Mr.
Taft said lawyers of the United States
were particularly a unit in believing
simple rules of practice should gov
ern in all courts, and he strongly urg-
ed passage of a pending bill intro
duced by Rep Clayton, chairman of
the committee.
The clayton bill would empower the
Supreme Court of the United States to
lay down rules for the conduct of COM
mon law practice in Federal district
courts as it has already done in equity
procedure. The procedure of states
where these courts are located now
governs them and it was pointed out
today that usages and rules of pro-
cedure built up by the Legislatures of
the various states have obscured the
purpose of law in intricate mazes of
technicalities that have served partic-
ularly to protect men of wealth from
prosecution.
During the discussion the former
President departed from specific con-
sideration of the pending BILL and
dealt with the popular outcry against
the judiciary as it is now constituted.
He believed, he said, that the federal
court system was the bulwark OF
American liberty and that appointment
for life was fundamental in maintain
ing that system, but he admitted that
defects had arisen, all of which he
thought could be cured by legislative
enactments such as that before the
committee.
A study of this subject, he suggest
ed, might be made by a paid commits
sion, with the approval of the supreme
court
Referring to the Investigations of
several federal judges now in progress.
Mr.. Taft declared it was a wholesome
thing for Congress to exercise this
power.
Il think it is an admirable thing"
he said, for these judges to under
stand that they are being watched"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28

IS GROWING
TO CHANGING
SHERMANLAW

Washington, Feb. 2I.-Opposition is
growing steadily in Congress TO ten
tative bills proposed for inclusion in
the administration anti-trust pro-
gram designed to supplement the Sher-
man law, the feeling among many
leaders in both houses being that the
Sherman law as it stands today leaves
little. if any, "Debatable area" and
that to tamper with it might result
in judicial confusion endangering the
effectiveness of the ac..
This view was expressed today in
a hearing on the proposed trust legis-
lation before the Senate interstate
commerce committee by Senator New
lands, the chairman.
Though these measures are known
as Administration bills said Sena-
tor Newlands. they have never FORM
ally been introduced in either house
of the Congress, and the committees
must decide what should be done with
them l believe that the Sherman
law is ample to regulate unlawful
iiiOHOppiS anu ttilAfNAi VI uiAJtiSA I'm
petition. With an interstate trade
commission and a law to regulate the
issuance of railroad securities to add
to the force Of the Sherman law. /
believe the country would be amply
protected against business evils.
Similar views have been expressed
by other senator's, Republicans as
well as Democrats and members of
the House and there is a growing dis
position to amend the language of
the definition and trade relations bill
in marked degree if not to elm
mate them altogether from trust legis-
lation program.
Albert H. Harris. vice president of
the New York Central lines endorsed
before the House judiciary committee
today the proposal to have the gov
ernment regulate the issuance of
stocks and bonds by railroads through
a federal corporation act.
A federal incorporation act Mr. Har-
ris declared, would be constitutional
in his opinion, and without it the gov
ernment would find it difficult to con-
troll railroad securities. Railroads, he
said, were much disturbed because Of
the necessity of applying to various
state commissions for authority to
issue bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
All Attempts to Limit
Authority Defeated
In Lively Sen=
ate Battle
Amendments TO House Bill Are
Voted Down Friday

Washington. Feb. 27.-All attempts to
limit the authority of the postmaster
general to change the weight rates or
zones in the parcel post service were
defeated today in the Snate during
considra ton of the post office appro-
priation bill.
An amendment to the bill as it pass
ed the House, proposed by the Senate
post office committee to prevent the
postmaster general from making the
changes was defeated by a vote of
SO to "a. Then Senator Bankhead, chair
man of the committee, sought to fore
still a proposed increase in the max
imum weight of packages to 100 pounds
by an amendment providing that pos
tai funds should not be used to trans
port packages of more than so pounds.
This was defeated by one vote, the
roll call standing IS to q.
When Senator Bankhead asked for
a limitation of so pounds for packages
on star routes, Senator Clark of Wy
oming, who had fought for the origi-
nal committee amendment. declared
this would be unjustifiable discrimina-
tion against rural patrons. The amend
ment was voted down, 81 to Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28

past few weeks, oVe would readily in
fer that the Republicans of Augusta
We're without and could not obtain a
candidate: that the members of the
city committee were offering the nom
ination to any one who would accept
1t, with no takers.
Most of us know that the state
n1ents are untrue, first because we
have not been recipients of any such
offers and second from the source from
which the information has come.
Another mine of information from
the same source or others has been
persistently supplied to Republican
voters, to the effect that great many
prominent Republicans have announc-
ed their intention of voting for Mr..
Newbert in the coming municipal cam
paign. Usually the man who was to
vote thus was not more definitely men
toned, by no means was he TO be
named. A campaign of mental sug-
gestion If you please
Notwithstanding such statements
and information a candidate for mayor
will be nominated tonight and we all
know of. many Republicans. more or
less prominent, who will not vote for
Mr.. Newbert in this election.
The selection of a candidate for
mayor by this caucus is important to
the city. Why? That it may have an
able. efficient, active mayor. to whom
its interests shall always be first; his
own and that of his party second;
one who stands for an administration
economical but not parsimonious and
who pledges his efforts TO establish a
system of city accounting, which he
who runs may read and he who reads
may understand.
THE selection of candidate by this
caucus is important to the party.
Why? That a leader may be chosen
whom all factions will follow, not per-
Continued on Page 7-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
BRYAN CABLES TO MAKE
DEMAND FOR PUNISHMENT
Two Hours Discussion of
Situation by Administra-
tion--To Seek Explanation
Of Assurance That Ameri-
can Was Safe--Acceptance
Of Villa Offer to Permit
Examination of Body of
William Benton

Washington, Feb. 27.-Two hours of
discussion of the Mexican situation in
all its phases by President Wilson and
his cabinet today developed an una
nimity of opinion that the time had
not yet arrived for any change in the
policy of the Washington government.
Though still reserving judgment on
the facts surrounding the execution of
William S. Benton, British subject, the
President and his cabinet, it was
learned authoritatively, regarded the
hanging by Mexican Federals of Glenn
eent yereara, an American citizen as
a serious matter. Immediately after
the cabinet meeting, Secretary Bryan
cabled Charge O'Shaughnessy to de-
mand Of the Huerta government the
punishment of this responsible for Yer
fara's death. =.
Explanation Sought.
An explanation will be sought by
the American government of why any
harm befell Vergara when assurance
had been given to the American con-
sular representative that he was safe
Incidentally the memorandum circu-
Continued on Page z-Coiunn 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Reported Ill Feeling Shown
At New Haven Discussion

Washington. Feb. 27.-Lawyers for the
New Haven Railroad, and the depart tment
of justice continued today their discus
sion of the terms of the agreement by
which that road is TO give up its stock
of the Boston & Maine The conference
brought no concrete results, and Moorfeld
Storey and Walker Hines. counsel for
the road, left Washington tonight for the
North. 1t was not believed that the prob
lem of the Boston & Maine separation
would be taken up on conference here
again before the middle of next week.
In the meantime, 1t is expected Chair
man Elliott of the New Haven and coun-
sci will lay the proposals made by the de-
partment attorneys before the New Ha-
ven directors.
Although officials declare tonight that
there had been no row during the con-
ference today, it became known that alls
feeling developed between George W.
Anderson of the Massachusetts, Public
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Called to Order at 8 p. M.

The caucus was called to order at
o'clock by Chairman Blaine S. Viles
of the Republican city committee and
James r. Townsend was chosen chair
man with Arthur l. Smith as secre-
tary, Chairman Townsend addressed
the gathering briefly and at the con-
clusion of his remarks called for the
nomination of a candidate for mayor,
The response to the chairman's call
was given by Melvin E. Sawtelle, who
placed in nomination the name of Will
lis E. Swift. Mr.. Sawtelle did not ad-
dress the caucus at great length but
his remarks were we'll chosen and to
the point.
AN important duty devolves upon
this caucus tonight, that of selecting
a standard bearer for the municipal
campaign our candidate for mayor;
a duty important in a threefold sense,
first to the city itself; second, to the
party; third. in its bearing upon the
September election.
From statements in the different
Democratic newspapers, during the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Gov. Cobb, President.

Officers We're elected. committees
named and bylaws drawn for this
new organization to promote Names
welfare The speakers were from the
foremost men and women OF Maine,
including Gov. William r. Haines, Mrs.
Frederick T. Abbott Charles S. Hich-
born. Roy l.. Marston, Leon 5, Mer-
rin. c. o. Purinton. Silas B. Adams,
cyrus c. Babb, Arthur a. Heald, j..
". Blunt, Paul d. Sargent. Edward
NJ. Lawrence, Peter Charles Keegan,
Arthur b. Chaplin, Mayor Elmer E.
Newbert. Rev Henry E, Dunnack
and nearly a score of others.
Coy. William T. Cobb of Rockland is
president Of the organization; A. A.
Heald of Waterville, secretary, and
w. E. Lawry of Augusta, treasurer.
1t was voted to designate the organ
ization officially as the Maine De-
velopnent Movement"
A list. formed by 1872 members at 81
each was made up quickly. by signing
enrolment blanks.
This complete list is published else
where.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28

Service Commission and Mr.. Storey. Mr.
Anderson attended the conference to rep
resent his state and to act for Governor
Walsh. The disagreement arose, il was
said. over the manner in which the state
should be protected in the rights it now
has In regard TO the Boston & Maine in
any agreement involving that roads fu-
ture
It was pointed out again tonight that
it was virtually certain that the New
Haven and the department of justice
eventually would reach some sort of
agreement for the separation of these
two roads.
The financial condition of the Boston &
Maine is such. officials understand, that
it cannot we'll afford to risk a suit in
court. On the other hand department
officials are not anxious to force such a
suit for they have been told many times
what might be expected in New England
in consequence of such action.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
CAN MELLEN
BE TRIED ON
CHARGES
MADE in 1912

Bridgeport. Conn, Feb. 27.-The
question whether or not Former Pres
ident Charles S. Mellen of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Co. can be tried ON the charge Of
mansllughter in connection with fatal
wreck at Westport, Conn.,, in October.
1912, under bench warrant issued
last May and amended a few days
ago when five other defendants named
in the original warrant received nolles,
was argued today before Judge Tut
tie in the superior court. Decision
was reserved. States Attorney Stiles
Judson replied briefly to the conten-
Continued on Page 7-Colurn 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Candidate for Mayor
Is rendered aHeart
WarmingReception
Friday Evening
Nominees Speech Of Accept
dnCe--The Ward CauCuSeS

The Republican voters of the city of
Augusta held a rousing caucus Friday y
evening at City hall, with a large gath
ering and an amount of enthusiasm
that was in keeping with the size of
the caucus. The object of the caucus
was the nomination of candidate for
mayor to be voted at the municipal
election of March 8. which honor was
rendered to Willis E. Swift, and the
reception accorded that gentleman was
a fiattering testimonial, not only to
the estimation in which Mr.. Swift is
held by his fellow citizens, but also
to his business ability.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
MRS. BUFFUM IS
FOUND GUILTY OF
MURDER IN 1ST

Little Valley, N. Y, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Gym
thia Buffum was found guilty of murder
in the first degree in having poisoned
her husband. Willis Buffum. The jury
five hours and 20 minutes deliberation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28

Gerry of Auburn and Royal C. Bragg
of Portland.
The object of this organization IS
to develop the latest possibilities OF
this State so that it may hold your
children and my children and prevent
them from emigrating to other states
and lands" he concluded before in
PRODUCING Mayor Newbert of Augusta.
Of Mr. Newbert, Mr.. Adams said,
He is a man whose abilities are not
wholly expended in legislative effort
but are capable of gracing any occa-
sion"
Mayor Newbert.
The address of Mayor Elmer E. New
bert of Augusta is given as follows:
Men and Women of Maine
This meeting is unique in our history.
It is widely gathered, and represents
many organizations both civic and COM
mercial
In view of the purpose which calls US
together and the inspiration compelling
us. it is fitting that we come TO the Capi-
tai of our State that from this civic and
political center we may send out our
Continued on Page 10--CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Forenoon Session.
Silas 8. Adams.

After a selection by the Augusta Ca
det band of Augusta, Silas b. Adams
of Portland. chairman of committee on
arrangements. at 1015 a, NJ, read the
call of the meeting. its purpose and
it's hopes, before nearly 300 persons.
The Rev. Henry E. Dunnack then
offered invocation.
Mr., Adams paid tribute to the two
statesmen responsible for the inception
Of the present movement, John c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
FAIR.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Forecast for
New England. Fair Saturday and Sun
day. slowly rising temperature: mod
crate west winds Eastern New York
Fair Saturday and Sunday, continued
moderate temperature; moderate
southwest to south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Maine Historian
Dead at Portland

Portland, Me, Feb. 27.-Nathan
Goold, librarian of the Maine Histor-
ical Societys library and of the Maine
Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution and recognized as one of
the best known historians and histori-
cal writer's in New England, died to-
day. He was 6S years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
No Presidency for
Lucius L. Tuttle

Boston, Feb. 27.-Lucius F. Tuttle.
former president of the Boston e
Maine Railroad said today that he
would not for a minute consider
again accepting the presidency of the
road" 1t had been reported that Mr..
Tuttle was to be offered the position
to succeed President Mcdonald, re-
signed. in connection with the plan of
reorganization
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb. 27.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday, slightly warmer; moderate
westerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

WALTER S. WYMAN,
Chairman, Augusta
ROY L. MARSTON, Skowhegan
SiLAS 8. ADAMS, Portland
JOHN r, GRAHAM, Bangor
3. G. MCINTYRE, Waterford
CARL A. MILK EN-, Island Falls
JASPER WYMAN, Milbridee
DIR. w. l.. WEST, Belfast
/. 8. GOODALL, Sanford
The advisory committee will be
found elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
1904

loc Cigar Thirty years continu-
Gus increased sales tells its own story.
Factory. Manchester. n. ii. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
ALL-MANE CIGARS

Made In Belfast from CUBAN tobacco
grown in Maine. ASK for the Pearl
! Brook, nS Sat at dsgggls'S sasgds 5 G en- is
jan22d3moA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28

Officers Elected at the
Boom Maine Meeting
GOV. VIM. r. COBB, Rockland
President
JOHN C. GERRY, Lewiston
First Vice President
c. S. STETSON, Greene
Second Vice President
MRS. FREDK. p. ABBOTT, Saco
Third Vice President
A. A. HEALD, WaterVilie
Secretary
| w. E. LAWRY, Augusta
Treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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communication WITH Al L
PEOPLE IN THE CITY WHO
WOULD BE INTERESTED IN
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-28
THE WEATHER

Fair Saturday and Sunday;
slowly rising temperature with
moderate southwest winds.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

at the rate of six co. per centum $50
per annum, payable semi-annually, on
the first day of April and the LIST day
of October, of each and every year
until paid, which said interest shall
be represented by appropriate coI-
pons attached to each bond; that said
bonds, and each of them, shall be
made payable in lawful money of the
United States of America, and both
the principal thereof and the interest
thereon shall be made payable at the
office of the Commissioner of Finance
and Supplies, in the City of Delta, or
at the Banking House of kountze
Bros. in the City of New York, State
of New York at the option of the
holder. That said bonds shall be sign
ed by the Commissioner of Public At
fairs and Ex-officio Mayor, and attest
ed and registered by the Commissioner
of Finance and Supplies and Ex-Officio
City Clerk of said City Of Delta, and
each of the coupons thereto attached
shall be signed by the said Commits
SiOner of Public AffalrS, ana attesteu
by the said Commissioner of Finance
and Supplies, by facsimile signature,
which are hereby adopted as the Off
cial signatures of said respective Of
ficers for and on behalf of the City
of Delta. That each of said bonds
shall be sealed with the corporate
seal of said City.
SEC. 3 That said bonds and cou-
pons shall be substantially in the fol-
lowing form, to-wit:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF DELTA;
CITY OF DELTA
WATER BOND
SERIES
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16
W. A. DAVIS, Auc6oneer
J. f. BECkLEY, Clerk

disposal by said city or any of its
officers, of any of the funds derived
from the sale thereof.
SEC. .: That there be, and hereby
is, levied upon each and every dollar
of valuation of taxable property with
in said city, annually, in addition to
all other taxes of said city, a tax suf-
ficient to produce the sum of four
thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500
OO) in each and every year during the
time said bonds shall be outstanding,
for the payment of the interest accru-
ing upon said bonds. as it shall fall
due, until said bonds and the interest
thereon are fully paid and discharged;
and there is hereby also levied upon
each and every dollar of valuation Of
taxable property within said city, a
sufficient tax to produce the sum Of
fifteen thousand dollars in each Of
the years 1924, 1926, 1926, 1927, and
1928, for the purpose of extinguishing
and paying the principal of said bonds
when the same shall become due and
payable, and the taxing and collect
ing officers of said city are hereby
authorized and required to levy, ex-
tend and collect such taxes annually
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16
L. c. JONES, Owner

as shall become necessary and due
under this ordinance; and the said tax,
when collected, shall be applied solely
to the payment of said interest and
principal of said bonds, respectively,
and for no other purpose whatsoever.
until the Indebtedness contracted un-
der the ordinance, both principal and
interest, be fully paid, satisfied and
discharged. NIhis section, however,
shall not be SO construed as to prevent
the said city from applying all other
funds that may be in its treasury and
available for that purpose, to the pay
ment of interest on or principal of
said bonds, as the same may respect
lively become due and payable.
SEC. 6: That 1t shall be the duty
of the City Council of the City of Delta
to annually at the time and In the
manner provided by law for the levy
ing of other city taxes, II such action
shall be necessary to effectuate the
provisions of this ordinance, ratify
and carry out the provisions thereof
in full with reference to the levying
of taxes and to require the officers
OF and for the City of Delta to levy.
extend and collect such taxes In the
The Delta independent., 1914-01-16

manner provided by law, for the pur-
pose of creating fund for the pay
ment of the interest upon and the prin-
cipal of said bonds. and said taxes,
when collected, shall be kept for and
applied only to the payment OF said
interest and principal of said bonds, as
hereinbefore provided
SEC. z. This ordinance shall be
irrepealable until the debt herein pro-
vided shall be fully paid, satisfied and
discharged.
SEC. 8: All ordinances and resolu-
tions and parts of ordinances and reso-
lutions In conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SEC. O.: This ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after
Its adoption and publication, as re-
quired by law.
Read and ordered published this
18th day of January, A. d. 1914.
WATSON II. STEWART,
Commissioner of Public Affairs and
Ex-Officio Mayor.
Attest:
LIONEL r. WIGRAM,
Commissioner OF Finance and Sup
plies and Ex-officio City Clerk.