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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Ambrose n. Withee

Ambrose II. Withee, aged Ga, died
early Sunday morning at his home in
North Vassalboro, after long illness
from cancer OF the face. Mr.. Withee.
who is a native of Winslow, served
as drummer boy In Co. H., 14th Maine
Infantry, during the Civil War, and
has been prominent in G. A. r. work
at the local Post. He served the town
in the capacity of tax collector for
many years. A widow, one daughter,
Mrs. Edgar Hodges of Gardiner. three
brothers. George of Benton Falls, John
of Watervilie. and DR.. Fred E. Withee
of Newton Highlands, Mass, survive.
The funeral will be held at 2 p. M.
Tuesday from the house, with Rev.
L. G. March officiating. Burial will
take place in East Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
John Baxter Is
Still Police Head

Although no formal announcement has
been made to that effect. John p. Baxter,
who has for the last two years filled the
chair of city marshal. will continue in
that capacity under the present admins
tration. Owing to the numerous candi-
dates for the Office at the time the ap-
pontment is usually made and his unfa-
miliarty with the situation, Mayor Hill
lard did not recommend any name at
the Inauguration of the new city govern
ment He has since given the police de-
partment careful scrutiny and Mr.. Bax-
ter will continue as its head. The pres
emit marshal served on the force two
years before being given the chair. and
previous to that was connected with the
Maine Central Railroad for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Throws Red Pepper
For Revenge

Because she had reported him to the
office In the past for annoying her is the
only known reason why George Char
land, an employee of the III. & w. mills
received the partial contents of can
of red pepper in her eyes Saturday from
the hand of young man who works in
the same department. They are both
employed in the same room of the build
ing, and while she was at her machine
the youth uneeremoniousiy stepped up
and threw the pepper into her face. Her
screams attracted the attention of other
workers. who rushed her to the office OF
DR.. ]. F. Hill, Main street 1t Is hoped
that the vision can be saved. Miss Char
land, who is a niece of Father Charland,
rector of st. Francis de Sales. suffered
intense pain. Relatives of the young
lady have not yet determined what steps
they will take in the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Uphold the Webb
Law in Kansas

Topeka, Kan, April 1.-THE Webb
Kenyon law, which gives the states
control over liquor shipments, was up
held by the Kansas supreme court on
Saturday. AS a result of the decision,
Kansas win take charge of all liquor
shipped into the state.
The case was that of ST. Louis
brewing company appealing from de-
cision of a district court. The st. Louis
company shipped carload of beer to
Corona, Kan. State officials confiscat-
ed it under the Webb law and the
company sought reimbursement.
Without this law no state has any
more control over liquor than it has
over the shipment of wheat and corn"
said Justice b. A. Burch, who wrote to-
days opinion. I'VE believe that the
liquor traffic can be made subject to.
the same regulations as obscene lit
erature and white slavery and that
Congress has sufficient power to regu-
late the shipments of liquor as it has
to prohibit transportation of white
slaves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Portland. They have been ordered to
appear before Judge e. P. Spinney
in South Berwick Monday, and IL
County Attorney Hiram Willard re-
covers from his illness will be given
a hearing.
There were originally seven cases
alleging illegal possession against
William S. Wolf in the Biddeford
court, but after the respondent had
won on two the others were mol pross-
ed by County Attorney Willard.
All the cases resulted from the al.
legged capture of an automobile con-
tanning liquor, which was being haul
ed from Somersworth, N. II. to Port
land. The auto was held up by the
deputies in this city and also in Bux-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
$500, 900 Loss of
Canadian Hotel

St Andrews. y. B., April 1.-THE
Algonquin, a large summer hotel own
ed b ythe Canadian Pacific Railway,
was destroyed by fire Saturday at q
loss of S500,000. The structure had
been renovated recently and was near
~ ready TO be opened. 1t contained
500 rooms with elaborat fittings.
Starting on the shingle roof of thu
old Part Of the building, the flames
were quickly famed beyond control
by high wind. There was practically
no fire fighting apparatus available,
and in a short time all that remain
ed standing was the concrete wallsl. 4
nearby cottage also owned by the rail-
road company was burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

tant truth that the glory of HIS resur-
rection is the fruit of His passion.
mean the accidental glory incident to
His humanity, not the eventual glory
inherent in His divinity.
while two of the Disciples were
going from Jerusalem to Emmaus dis
coursing on the crucifixion, Jesus in
the guise of a stranger, Joined them
and they said to him: We have hoped
that Christ would redeem Israel from
Gentle bondage and would re-estab-
lish the kingdom on a grandef scale
and rule as conqueror. But our
hopes are shaken, for He died
shameful death on the cross. And Je-
sus said to them: oh, foolish and
slow of heart, to believe in all things
which the prophets have spoken.
Ought not Christ to have suffered
these things and so to enter into His
glory?'
IF He had not trod the path of
sufferings and humiliation, He would
not be the Messiah foretold by the
prophets. st. Paul thus expressed the
same thought: Jesus debased Him
self, taking the form of servant be-
ing made to the likeness of men. He
humbled Himself. becoming obedient
unto death, even the death or the
cross. For which cause God also ex-
allied Him and hath given Him a
name which is above all names; that
in the name Of Jesus every knee should
bow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Vera Cruz, April IA wireless
dispatch received Saturday By Rear
Admiral Fletcher from Rear Admiral
Mayo at TaInpico reported that Gen
eral Morelos Zaragoza had expressed
his regret at the arrest of the Amer
lean marines who landed in Tampico
Thursday to obtain a supply of gaso-
lene. and requested that he be given
"a hours in which to consult with the
government at Mexico City concerning
the affair.
Owing to bad communications be-
tween Tampico and the capital, TINS
time was readily granted by Admiral
Mayo.
Vera Cruz Stripped
General Zaragoza Saturday made a
request of General Mas, the COM
nandant here. for more ammunition,
and the supply was sent to Tampico
last night on a merchant vessel. The
sending of this ammunition leaves
Vera Cruz without a supply, and none
is expected here until consignment
arrives from the capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
A MILITANT COMPELS
COURT TO ADJOURN

London, April 12.-May Stewart, the
militant suffragette. who tried with a
cleaver TO demolish a case of valuable
porcelains in the British Museum on
April 8. created such a disturbance when
charged Saturday that the police magis-
trate was compelled to tjourn the trial.
On the public prosecutor opening the
case against her, Miss Stewart shouted
II have not come here to listen to you
today
The magistrate demonstrated with the
prisoner. but she declared she would not
desist so long as Mrs Emmellne Pank-
hurst was being tortured under the cat
and mouse act-the devilish work of Reg
inald McKenna, the home secretary"
Then she threw a ball OF paper at the
magistrate. whereupon he and the public
prosecutor gave up in despair and or
dered the hearing postponed.
May Stewart" was later in the day
identified as Catherine WILSON, who
was arrested on March IS. 1913. in the
lobby Of the House OF Commons. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
OAKLAND,

Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock,
the fire alarm was sounded for a fire
on the roof of the wheel house and the
old shop at the plant of the Oakland
Foundry & Machine Co. The fire orig
mated from a spark from the Chin
ney of the foundry. The fire company
responded quickly and very small
damage was done.
Henry Batchelder is very sick at his
home on Water street. being uncon-
scious at times.
Mrs. Agnes Demons will leave for
Lewiston Monday morning, where she
will be for q few days.
Lillian Ormiston gave Farewell
party Sunday evening to Mary Dun
ton, who is going to Deadwater Tues
day to live.
Ralph Stowell was at home over
Sunday from business trip
Another baseball game was played
between Grades VI and VII Saturday,
which was Won by Grade VII, by the
score Of 21-9.
The Jubilee Singers, who were here
several years ago. will appear again
Saturday evening, April is. at Memo
rial hall, under the auspices Of the
Baptist Sunday school.
Miss Emma Knowles, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Clyde Ellis, for
a week, returned Saturday to her home
at North New Portland.
Walter Bickford. the bass carder
in the Oakland wooden mill, has sc
far recovered from his accident as to
be able to attend to his duties.
Fred Bickford of Skowhegan is NOV
ing his family to Oakland to the Bry-
ant farm on the Pond road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
q. A. R. Men Are
Swindled by Woman

Newburyport, April 12.-Telling a
story of hard luck that aroused the
sympathies of several local G. A. r..
veterans, a weli-dressed young wom-
an, who said she was a veterans
daughter. played on the veterans
sympathies to such an extent that she
departed from this city with fine
piece of change" and now there is
a great hue and cry to locate her.
She came to the Grand Army hall
and told the veterans congregated
there that her father was a prominent
New Hampshire veteran and that she
had her baggage at the local depot
and wanted some money to pay
charges on the same before she could
get 1t. Once the money was obtained,
the well-dressed stranger made a
hasty departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Shipping News.

Bangor. Me-, April 12.-Arrived:
Schooners Gilbert Stancliff, Glouces-
ter; Lizzie Griffin, Rockland.
Anchored in Fort Point Cove wait
ing for river to clear of running ice:
Schooners George e. Walcott, Fannie
Palmer and Alacia p. Crosby, all New
port News for Bangor.
Calais, Me-, April 12.-Arrived: Schs.
Emma F. Angel, New York; Childe
Harold, Baltimore.
Portland, Me-, April 12.-Arrived:
Steamers Transportation, Baltimore,
William Chisholm, Newport News.
Schooners Van Aliens Boughton. do;
Seguin, Long Cove for New York;
James w. Paul, Jr., Newport News
for Bangor; Ann L. Lockwood, Eliza
bethport for Windsor Qast two sailed.
Sailed: Steamer Frieda, Sabine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Navigation on
The PenObSCOt

Bangor. Me-. April 12.-Navigation on
the Penobscot river which was clear
of ice Thursday, opened Saturday with
the arrival of the steamer Belfast
Capt. Brown, from Boston with =
heavy freight. She will take out 3
full cargo sailing on her first west
ern trip Monday
The river towboat fleet began work
docking the first barge of the season
at the Frankfort granite quarries to
load fer New York. 4 fleet of GOLFERS
is in the Fort Point Cove waiting to
come up, including tks sehooners Far
ME Palmer. George L. Waleott, Gill
bert Stancliffe and Itasea and tina
Reading barges Leesport and Man.
helm. Considerable upriver ice is rum
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Easter Sunday
In This Town

Despite the i'll predictions of the wealth
er man, Easter Sunday dawned clear and
fair. The early services at the Episco-
pal and Catholic churches were unusu-
ally well attended and the attendance at
the final exercises in the late forenoon
was exceedingly large Elaborate mu-
steal program were carried out in all the
churches. and sermons vibrating with
the spirit of the Easter season stirred a
Christian spirit that prevailed through
out the day. The bright sunshine in the
afternoon drew out crowd Of strol.ers
and the streets were enlivsned by thu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Quarryman Is
Crushed to Death

Quincy. Mass. April 12.-The sudden
dislodging of huge slab of rock from
the side of a quarryhole of the Granite
Railway Co. Saturday afternoon crushed
to death Michael ONeil of 90 Bates ave.
nue.. West Quicy, a quarryman in the
employ of the company.
With number of other workmen,
O'Nell was endeavoring to pry out big
block of rock from the side of the hole
when a lotion mass fell upon him. break
ing every bone is his body below the
waist. The other workmen soon succeed
ed in removing the stone. but ONeil had
probably been instantly killed.
o'Neil, who was 4s years old, leaves
wife and four children He was well
known in West Quincy and was men,
Der of Division %. A o. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Gearge Leavitt

After long and painful illness
George Leavitt breathed his last early
Saturday afternoon at his home on
Summer street. During the past nine
weeks mis- family and numerous friends
have been anxiously watching and
waiting for some Improvement in his
condition, hoping that he could win
out in his brave struggle against dis
ease. He had been cheerful and hope
full through all his sufferings, which
he bore with great patience.
George Thomas Leavitt, the son of
the late William M. and Margaret E.
Leavitt, was born in Bath, Me-, May
IL, 1881, and was nearly SO years of
age. Eleven years ago he came to
Oakland. and had been almost contin-
ucusly in the employ of the Electric
Railway Co. since that time. June 20,
1904. lie married Miss Maude G. Bick-
ford of Oakland. He was a member
of the Natanis Club, X. of p, of this
place. He is survived by the widow,
young son, Lawrence George, and
the mother. Mrs. Margaret Leavitt OF
Bath. Early In January of this year he
moved with his family into the pleas
ant new house on Summer street
which had just been completed for
their use. February he was stricken
with meningitis, to which he finally
succumbed. His bright. genial presence
will be greatly missed. both in social
life and on the cars, where he had
been a general favorite. and the SYM
pathy of the community goes out to
the family in their bereavement.
Services will be held ct Mr.. Lcavitt's
late home at o'clock Monday after
noon. Rev s. A. Evans of Bath on
ciating, Interment will be in Lake
View cemetery, Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Gen. Zaragoza Expresses Regret
For Arrest of i. S. Marines

A wireless dispatch sent from the gun
boat Dolphin at Tampico to the battle
ship Florida, off Vera Cruz, said that the
cruised Des Moines had left the rock al
Tampico Friday afternoon with 500 refu'
gees on board and that the cruiser Ches'
ter had 40 refugees on board and ex'
peeted more.
The dispatch added that passes had
beeen issued for about 1000 persons and
there still were about 500 Chinese to be
cared for Admiral Mayo reported tha'
he was accepting refugees on his ships
without taking into consideration their
nationality.
The admiral strongly recommended to
Admiral Fletcher that he sent to Tam
pico two well-provisioned transports
saving that he did not know how Ions
the present situation would continue. He
added that If the transports were not
furnished promptly ne would be forced
to send the battleship Connecticut to
Vera Cruz for coal with refugees on
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Cardinal Gibbons
Opposed to Fashions

Baltimore. April 12.-Cardinal Glib
bons is opposed to Easter fashion pa
rades, and in his Easter message Sat-
urday deplores the increasing tenden-
ey to frivolity and dress display on
church holy days. He says:
Easter should be a day of spiritual
JOY, day for the celebration of the
resurrection of the spirit, a day In
which spiritual considerations should
be more prominent. Any secular OF
civil activities that interfere with the
true spiritual observance of they
should be discouraged. / would in
ciude in such activities the tendency
to ver-emphasize fashions. I have
noted that tendency and / feel that II
should be seriously discouraged.
Jesus Christ announces the impor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Diapers Body
Reaches Boston

Boston, April 12.-Accompanied by
his sons, the body of Former Cover
nor Eben S. Draper arrived today from
Greenville, S. C., where he died Thurs
day night. 1t was carried to the ORA
per residence on Beacon street, where
it will rest until tomorrow.
After prayers at the home tomorrow
morning a funeral service at which
the state will be represented will be
held in Kings chapel. The business of
the state government will halt dur
ing the services. The body will be
taken to Hopedale for interment in
the family lot, after service there in
the memorial church which was the
gift of Gov. Draper and his wife. A
delegation of employees of the Draper
Co. will meet the body at the railroad
station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

was then dressed as man and carried
a concealed dog whip. She was sentenc-
ed to six weeks hard labor as a suspect
ed person.
The real name of the prisoner is un-
derstood to be Clara Lambert She Is an
organizer of the Women's Social and
Political Union, who has been convicted
of suffrage outrages on several occasions
A few hours after her first appearance
Miss Stewart" re-entered the prisoners
enclosure with two policemen holding
her arms. Several others were held In
reserve in the court.
The prisoner created another uproari-
Gus scene, but the magistrate was able
to take the necessary formal evidence,
and then committed her for trial without
bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
CLOSE MILLS OUT OF RESPECT
TO Ex- GOVERNOR DRAPER

Providence, R. l., April Ex-Governor
Aram j. Pothier and his staff will at
tend the funeral of former Governor
Eben s. Draper of Massachusetts at
Hopedale tomorrow. In the party be-
sides the Governor will be Col, Lati-
mer w. Ballou and Col. Edmund II.
Guerin and Edward Harris Rathburn
of Woonsocket.
The large mills of the Manville Co.,
three in Woonsocket and one at Man
Vile, will be closed all day tomorrow
out of respect to Ex-Governor Draper,
who was president Of the Manville
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Busy Liar is the title of the three
act comedy that is to be produced under
the auspices of the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen. May 6. at the City Opera
house. The cast, which is being trained
by A. Raymond Rogers. includes Miss
Lueinna Tardiff. Miss Kath Marshall,
Miss Jessie Perkins, Miss Louise Parent,
Raymond Rogers. Elmo Stevens. Charles
Baxter, John Baxter. Everett Reed and
Ralph Blunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Unique Petition to
Retain Postmaster

Washington, April ia petition for
the retention of E. NJ. Wheelock as
postmaster at Hopedale. Mass, was fill
ed with the postoff1ce department to-
day and was described by Daniel c.
Roper. First Assistant Postmaster
General, as Unique in its unanimity."
The petition was signed by S51 resi-
dents of Hopedale. of whom 33S were
certified by the clerk of the town as
registered voters and forming so per
cent. of the voting list.
Mr.. Wheelock has held the office rs
years. Mr.. Roper said he would give
the petition close consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
THE DEMOCRATIC
DELEGATES FAVOR
EXEMPTION REPEAL

Washington, April 12.-First returns
from poll which Senator Gore is max
ing Of delegates to the Democratic ma
tional convention at Baltimore on the
canal tolls issue were announced tonight
by the Democratic national committee.
They showed S3s in favor of repeating the
clause of the canal act exempting coast
wise shipping tolls, SO against toll and II
pon-committal.
Debate on the administration repeal
policy has centered largely upon the dec
laration of Baltimore platform in favor
of free tolls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Mrs. Amos + Gerald announces the
engagement of her niece. Miss Carolyn
Rowell, to Captain Charles Hawley
Birmingham of New York City. No date
has yet been set for the wedding. Miss
Rowell has been connected with the En-
Brown Company for the past year
and a half, and previous to that was
with the ]. r. Libby Co. of Portland.
Captain Birmingham is a retired United
States navy officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

bright dresses and unique millinery of
the women. Auto owners who were
courageous enough to take their cars out
so early in the season founo the macad-
amized roads about the city in fair con-
dition, but the outlying districts were
almost a sheet of mud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

A telegram stating that Miss Ellen
Paine Huling. who was to give the lee
ture at the Baptist church Saturday eve
ming was seriously i'll, necessitated the
postponement of the lecture to date not
yet arranged. Miss Huling was to speak
on Labrador Through Woman s
Eyes She has spent some time in the
far North studying the country and the
conditions and customs of it's people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Shift Courts in
BiddefOrd Case

ecution of William S. Wolf of Port
land will be shifted from the Bidde-
ford police court to the Yorkshire
court, South Berwick, Monday.
Five warrants for illegal possession
of liquor have been taken out against
William S. Wolf and his brothers,
Beniaman and Hiram Wolf also of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13
Find Skeleton
10 Feet Long

Los Angeles, April 1.-THE virtually
complete skeleton of a prehistoric ele-
phant. which it is believed roamed the
earth thousands of years ago, was found
in the La Brea fossil fields near here
Saturday.
1.-THE animal in length measured more
than 16 feet said Frank S. Dagmett,
director of the Southwest Museum. 1T
stood IA feet high and its tusks are 1e
feet long,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Tickets for the musical vaudeville to be
given for the benefit of the Waterville
Military Band Tuesday evening in the
City Opera house, were checked for the
first time Saturday at the Dorsay drug
store. and judging from the showing al
ready made the attendance will be large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

An innovation in the usual order of
events for the annual Junior Promenade
of Colby has been introduced by the
present Junior class. During intermission
a special supper will be served at the
Royal Cafe. Tickets for the supper are
limited Dennis Orchestra of Augusta
will furnish music for the dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Mrs. Ruby Genel, Miss Faye Barker,
Mrs. c. F. Whitney and Miss Hazel
Whitney of Norridgewock were in the
city Saturday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

I. r. Sawyer of stockton Springs is the
guest of his brother. Bernard Sawyer.
clerk at The Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Hiram Kicker, Jr., Colby Id. who has
been i'll at his home in Poland Springs,
has returned to college to resume his
studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-13

Cyril Cyr. who has been spending a
short vacation with his family In this
city, will return to Jackman Monday in
the hope of a full restoration to health.