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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
RICHMOND STORE
is BROKEN INTO
Kennebec Valley Encarnp-
ment Holds Regular
Meeting---Other Locals

The hardware store of Elmer Rogers
was entered by burglars Tuesday
night gaining entrance by forcing a
window at the rear of the store. A
number of jaelSknives, revolvers, safe
ty razors and cheap watches were
taken. This store has been broken into
three times during the past two years.
The section house of the NJ. c. X. h
was broken into and the tools that
were used were taken from there. The
surrounding towns have been notihed
to watch for suspicious characters
Miss Annie Stinson and nephew,
Master Thatcher Stinson, returned
home Monday, after a weeks visit at
Togus.
Mrs. Walter Baker returned to her
home in Portland Monday. She was
ACCOMPANIED by her mother, Mrs.
Chauncy Weber.
Mrs. Hattie Cobb and daughter Of
Gardiner were visitors this week at
the home of Mrs. Cora Searles of Arch
street.
Kennebec Valley Encampment held
its regular meeting Friday evening
and decided ia accept the invitation to
work the Royal Purple degree in Wa
terville on the evening of April 2.
Mrs. c. A. Potter was in Augusta
Tuesday.
Richmond Lodge, No. Sc, I. o. 0. F.,
at it's regular meeting Wednesday eve
ming, received an invitation to ex-
change work with Pejepscot Lodge of
Brunswick in the near future, dates
to be fixed later. The Brunswick
Lodge will work the Second degree
and Richmond will choose which de-
gree it will work.
The supper given by the Ladies Aid
of the Baptist church Wednesday eve
ming was we'll attended.
Miss Evelyn NJ. Roberts of Gorham,
for the past four years first assist
ant teacher in the Richmond High
school. has resigned to accept posi-
ton as principal of the West Paris
High school. Miss Christina j. Ring,
a graduate of Bates College in the
class of 1912. has been engaged to
take the place of Miss Roberts. Miss
Ring is to teach the French and COM
mercial branches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Divides Dividend
OF 800 Per Cent

Pittsburgh Pa. April LIN order to
avoid large participation in the Fed
eral reserve bank soon to be organ
lied under the new currency system
the German National Bank of Allie
gheny today divided among it's stock
holders a dividend Of 900 per cent,
amounting to 100000. The bank had
accumulated a surplus of 100000 and
as every national bank must subscribe
to the stock of the Federal reserve
bank in proportion to its capital and
surplus. it was decided to reduce the
surplus. F. N. Hoffstot Of New York,
is president of the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02

Tho proposed New York Bermuda
aviation race will be held the latter
part of June and early in July and
will be International in character it
was announced Monday night by the
Aero Club of America. If a tentative
route selected Monday is followed the
aviators will start from New York;,
fly to Bermuda. around the island
after a days rest, northward to At
lantic City after three days rest,
thence proceeding either to Washing
ton or Charleston, s. c. Prizes amount
ing to more than $4,000, possibly twice
that amount. are to be offered. ....i...,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
AmundSen Will
Explore ArtiCin 1915

San Francisco, April Captain
Raold Amundsen, disceyerer of the
South Pole, has postponed until 1915
the expedition to the Arctic regions
he had planned to make this summer
His vessel, the Fran, has been de-
layed on its journey from Colon and
cannot reach San Francisco in time
to be fitted out for the start that was
to have been made in July. Henry
Lund. the Norwegian consul here, has
received word from Captain Amund-
sen, who is in Europe that the expe-
dition will not set cut until next sum-
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
First Bangor
Salmon to Wilson

Bangor, Me-, April 1.-The first sal
mon taken at the Bangor pool on the
Penobscot river was killed by Michael
Flanagan today. The fish weighs IS
pounds 1t was sold to grocer for
ST. so pound, and has been purchased
by admirers of President Wilson as a
gift to the Chief Executive. 1t will be
sent to him at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGIATE
ASSN TO SCORE THE SAME

Worcester, Mass, April 1.-The New
England Inter- collegiate Association
will not follow the National Assocla-
ton in changing the point system TOT
the championship meeting at Harvard
Stadium on May % and %, ACCORDING
to an announcement made here TO-DAY.
Under the plan of the National AS
ISOLATION which will hold its meeting
in the Stadium a week later, 10 polnts
will be awarded in each event, nVe
points for first place, four points Tor
second, three for third, two for fourth
and one for fifth. Under the old sys-
tenn. II points were given in each
event, five for first, three for second,
two for third and one for fourth.
1t is impossible that the New Eng
land colleges may change the system
next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02

The funeral of the late John NJ.
Kennedy, who died suddenly at Port
land. Sunday. was held at Flagg's un-
dertaking rooms at 2 o'clock Wednes-
day and was private. Rev. c. c. Mac
Donald of the Congregational church
officiated.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Cheney died Wednesday morning.
The dance given at Curtis hall
Tuesday evening by Pomroys Orches-
ira was we'll attended.
Tine last assembly given by the Y.
D. p. Club will be held at Curtis hall
Friday evening. They will also give
an Easter ball at the Opera house
Monday evening, April 10. Music will
be furnished by Lees Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Day In Congress.
In the Senate

Washington. April 1.-Met at noon.
The Panama tolls exemption bill
anne from the House to await action.
Senator LaFollette announced he
you'd disclose efforts to influence the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
he eastern rate case.
Senator Kenyon called for a report
m what employees Of the department of
agriculture, il any, are employed by
he Rockefeller Foundation.
Recessed at 4.30 p. NJ. to 11.3o A. M.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
CHICAGO Cattle Market.

Chicago, April !.
HOGS-Receipts 1900 strong; bulk of
sales s55as65: light S50as70 mixed $500
S72h: heavy S25@s65; rough S25QSS5; pigs
725mS60
ATTLE - Receipts 1880; steady;
calves higher; beeVes 6e5u950: Texas
steers 720ds20 stockers and feeders 55om
500: cows and heifers 470ds40: calves $50
@976
540a70O: yearlings 650q750; native lambs
735dS20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. April /
Jnexpected stability of prices at Liv-
erpooI in the face of severe declines on
this side of the ocean brought about bet
ter support today for wheat The market
closed firm at to 2d1 net advance. Other
leading staples. too, all showed gains
corn j to lGa, oats t1A to !, and pro-
visions d to u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
New York Cotton Market.

New York, April I.
Galveston quiet, u Isis: New orleans
steady, Is; Savannah quiet 49,; CHARLES
ton quiet, 10; Memphis steady, 1S2,
Net receipts for five days IS, 400
Exports to Great Britain 4.746: to
France 1925; to the Continent 2s,67S; to
Japan 200.
Stocks ISL 0S9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02

Because London's fogs at times serious
~ reduce the supply of gasoline in that
city by preventing the arrival of vessels
carrying it, II is probable that a pipe
will be built from the mouth of the
Thames into the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
New York Money Market.

New York, April !.
Call money steady, 1907 per cent; rul-
ing rate .. last loan ., closing 1s@2.
Time loans steady; 60 days 2ha23, 80
days %, six months 3033.
Mercantile paper 3a@4 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady; 60-day bills
4S475; for demand 1928.
Commercial bills 1874.
Bar silver $50.
Mexican dollars 45a.
Government bonds steady.
Danraad bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02

Except for various government depart
ments, police and fire stations. ETC., no
telephones exist in Constantinople today.
but an Anglo-American French company
is vigorously pushing work on it's fran
chise and will soon operate complete
network on both sides of the Bosphorus
and to the Princes Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02

Fashionable women in st. Peters
burg are painting tiny figures on their
faces and necks. Elephants, trees and
geometrical designs are the common
est patterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
RipIev Liqht G. Power Co.

The long talked of scheme for get
ting electric current to supply lish''
and power in Ripley and to the iarhh
ers living along the road seems apou'
RI come 10 a head. A corporation, ,ht
nurpose of which is to prlnS TINS
abott. was formed here yesterday uh-
der the name of the Ripley Light "
Power Co. with Mrs. Maud Tibpetts
ss president; Fred NJ. Tibbetts as
vice president and treasurer ana FER
nv Hasty as clerk. 1t Is planned
70 erect poles and string wires from
this town to Ripley Mills and from
there TO the residence of w. II. Far
rar. The lines will connect here with
the high tension transmission lines Oh
the Central Maine Power CO., which
will supply the current for the Ripley
neople. 1t is now expected that the
lines will be in operation by the mld-
die of the summer.
Wassokeag Chapter, O.. e. 81 en-
tertained the children at Masonic NAH
Thursday evening and a very pleasant
fraternal affair was reported. supper
was served at $50 and the evening was
nassed pleasantly with program IN
which many of the children partlci-
mated. and with games and music.
The engagement has been announc-
cd of Arthur E. Silver, son of Charies
silver of Silver's Mills, to Miss jessie
TEAL. instructor in the department OF
mathematics at Nit, Holyoke College.
Mr.. silver is graduate of the Uni
yersity of Maine. and is an electrical
engineer in New York City. He Is
brother of Miss Ethel Silver, q grad
nate of Mt. Holyoke and an instrpc-
tor there at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02

Great Britain owns the largest fleet
of submarines -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Boston Stock Market.
INDUSTKIALS \. 7

posToN RAILROADS.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-01
THE GIRL TO
Be PRESENTED
!. At THE BIJOU
j. - H
~. u u - DAooO

THE Girl of the Golden West"
which created a dramatic sensation
here in the early season of The Play
ers' All-Star Company, will again be
presented at the Bijou theater tonight
and tomorrow. p" II .="
Those who were fortunate enough
to witness David Belasco's great mas
terpiece will recall the acting of Miss
Florence Oakley as the Girl also
the balance of the company, and the
grand scenic production, which made
this drama one of the most attractive
stock productions ever staged in Hon
olulu. The play will be presented and
mounted exactly as it was when first
produced here. =. II. ~. =. = ="
The story of ''The Girl of the Gold
en- West" is of the early days of Cali
fornia, during the gold fever, when
California was filed with all classes
and characters, all seeking fortunes,
some lawfully, others not. The drama
is full of intense situations and
abounds with many thrilling scenes
with laughable comedy. THE. Girl of
the Golden West" was first produced
in San Francisco at the Alcazar thea
ter with Blanche Bates, running four
teen weeks. 1t was later taken to
New York where 1t played for. two
consecutive years at the sBe1asco thea
ter. During the run in New York
David Belasco arranged to produce
the play in Los Angeles and mmedi-
ately engaged Miss Oakley to play the
part of the Girl" role in which she
achieved great success. receiving an
ovation for FIVE months at the Be-
lasco theater -. =.@ . : =
In the production here the same
Miss Oakley will be seen in the star
role. George Webb plays the road
agent. Many were turned away from
the recent performance of this drama,
and should therefore engage their
tickets early. Friday and Saturday.
night Within the Law" with George
Webb as Joe Carson, will be the of
fering, and will also be the farewell
attraction for Mr.. Webb and his COM
pany of artists. ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-01
EMPIRE THEATER

: A strong plot that requires but lit
tie effort these lot days to follow,
. The Young Mrs. Eames.r drapx1
eleyerly enacted by performer Who
have made a name in the-m6Ving pic
ture world, is a star offering at the
Empire Theater for this afternoon and
evening. The story has to do with the
sacrifice of a mother for the welfare
and happiness of her daughter. There
is deal of pathos running through
two reels, making the photo-pIay one
that should not be missed 49, -. -
Beautiful Glacier Park has afford
ed the photographer much material
for the completion of an interesting
educational film which under the title
of Blazing Trail. in Glacier Park. 4"
will be shown in connection with the
program of late releases from the
mainland. IL. >.s-.. H..
Its funny picture, the Burglar
and the Baby" The interruption of
little child has an important part in
turning the entire course of several
lives. ~.
rWhan the West Was Young" teHs
the story of frontier life in the ives!
and southwestern states at time
when much depended upon the vigf
lance of the settler. With the install.
lation of new lighting system at the
Empire Theater this house is now in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-01
CASPER .
MAKES initial
bow TOMORROW

Herr George Casper will make his
initial bow in a public recital at the
Opera House tomorrow evening. Prof.
Casper is young Austrian violinist
of marked ability and his opening pro.
gram is being keenly anticipated by
music lovers in Honolulu. " !
As an exponent of the classics on
the violin Prof Casper has attained
not little prominence during his
short residence in the islands, and as
a consequence much is expected of
his rendition of the classical program
that he has outlined for his recital.
In selecting his program Prof Gas.
per endeavored to give wida>range
of the finest comp sitions of the Neio-
lin masters and, according to musical
experts, he has succeeded admirably.
Tickets are now on sale at the
rooms of the Promotion Committee,
Young Hotel building. ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-01
JACK LONDONS
MASTERPIECE AT
LIBERTY THEATER

At Ye Liberty theater tonight the
first of the run of big pictures brought
10 Honolulu by Sam Blair will be
thrown across the screen It will be
Jack London's ''The Sea Wolf" like
all OF Londen's works, a story of big
red -blooded men who live big lives in
the great world of out-of-doors.
London possesses an ability of put
ting into,'his stories series of thrill
ing adventures that, while they be
adventures of the most exciting nature
nevertheless are true to life. None
of this effect has been lost in the
filming Ole "The Sea Wolf" London
having shown himself to be not only
a word-picture artist but one with not
little ability in preparing a scenario
for the motion pictures.
All of the several stories of Lon.
don's that have been filmed have been
photographed under the personal di.
rection of London himself, and he has
insisted on a great amount of detail
that might otherwise have been lost
Ye Liberty theater has been. thor,
oughly renovated for the season of
the movies that Mr. Blair anticipates
will last for many months, during
which the latest high-class pictures
will be shown. ~ J.. II. III.
Two picture machines will be used
in presentation of these pictures,
thereby avoiding the usual delays be,
tween reels. ..~... ~
Two performances will be given
each evening, the first commencing at
$3.50, and the second at 9:15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

ports corn selling So to 81 cents anu
oats "a cents. Cantrel, Iowa corn ~
cents and oats 80 cents. Davenport,
Iowa. corn IL cents and scarcity Oh
corn indicated-oats 80 cents. Burning
ton Iowa. five counties corn selling 90
to 20 cents and oats SO cents Preston
Iowa. feeders paying &C cents.
The only bear spot in corii--o nicaso
supplies of 100000 to 100000. IL
they were 100000 (one-half) not
bear whimper would be heard Tnese
supplies will be cut to 4.OO0'ooo or
5000, 900 in May and why cannot chi
cago carry this amount.
Cotton should be around hghting
level il there is to be one on TINS
crop. April news will make or break
corn. What news can April orlng
other than small receipts" and a de-
creasing visible.
The government will continue the
Mexican policy of hands of. This Is
reassuring, but large number OF the
rails and most of the steels are not
on a prosperity earning basis. March
promises TO end with the security
trend irregular and not upward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Reading the Future.

Chicago, March 12.-Provision men
say ST. Patrick's day is the annual
moment when products are a success
full sale. Argentine offers new corn
for late summer arrival in New York
at So cents. but eastern jobbers refuse
TO load up with either American or i'm
ported corn. Foreign news indicates
presence of factors that will force
more wheat bulges.
The corn movement will be complet-
ed in seven to IA days. Primary re-
ceipts of corn will then fall from
around 100000 TO 100000 per week
to 2.0OO. 900 OF $500. 900. The east will
have TO buy fair quantities OF western
corn April l to June /. as eastern
spot supplies of Argentine corn Will
be very small. May corn at &c cents
represents current Argentine news
Acknowledging these factors May
corn would be 40 to IS cents.
You cannot play up the % per cent
tor Splendid condition reports have
been trotted around the ring so often
as to become a little wearisome.
Our reports show that Iowa corn
ranges from 81 to 40 cents. Seymour,
Iowa. south central portion. reports
feeders paying about 81 cents over
two counties and not much corn in that
section to sell. Oats, 35 cents. West
Point. Iowa. reports corn selling al
So cents to 40 cents among the farm
ers-oats So cents. Fairfield. Iowa. re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
MCDONALD KEEPS
after G0MPER
Illinois Miner Becomes Angry
at Federationist Editorial
About Their Row.
AWAITS SUIT FOR LIBEL
Leader of A. r. of L. in Article Dis
claims Int ntion to Ask Aid
of Court.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 12.-DuncaL
Mcdonald, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the
United Mine Workers in Illinois, made
it plain yesterday that the feud be-
tween himself and Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
OF Labor, is not at an end.
The miner announced his intention
to elaborate upon the charges he
made against Mr.. Gompers at the re-
cent nationa! convention of the United
Mine Workers at Indianapolis, and to
give them circulation in socialisuc
and other newspapers.
The Indignation of the miners state
leader was aroused by receipt of the
latest edition of the Federationist. the
official organ of the A. F. of l.. in
which Mr. Gompers states he has in
formation that Mr.. Mcdonald is dis
posing of his property in order to
avoid the effects of a suit for libel
which he fears will be brought against
him on account of the charges he made
against Mr.. Gompers-
"Gompers need not worry about
my fears" declared Mr.. Mcdonald
yesterday. Il invite him TO bring
suit. This would be the course
would most welcome. | can substan-
tiate al the charges l made against
him and more too
In the article in the Federation Mr..
Gompers assures Mcdonald that he
would not resort to legal action.
The speech made by Mr.. Mcdonald
ir the miners convention. attacking
Mr. Gompers has been printed in
pamphlet form
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The southern storm which Is this
morning disappearing on the coast OF
Georgia has been attended by rain or
snow in the EuH and south Atlantic
sections. A rainfall OF 1.6S inches is
reported from Montgomery Ala. High
pressures and generally clear skies
prevail from the Rocky mountain re-
zion eastward. through the upper Mis-
slssippf valley and the lake region, TO
New England. with the crest OF the
high over Texas. A sharp fall in tenn
venture has occurred from eastern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
WAGNER'S REVIEW
MORNING Grain Letter.

Chicago. Ill, March ia small dip
followed by a rally in wheat, corn ana
oats will probably answer an urgent
call as TO how the grain markets
should act II an upturn il the early
session today the grains are due TO
meet sales. Cash corn sales at severai
points show improvement. export
wheat demand is still at anchor. There
are enough wheat damage reports 10
help the bulls little. Corn move
ment is nearing completion. There
are no signs of May corn slumping
from it's February and March low aver
age level OF sc to 66A.
Samples of new crop Argentine corn
At Chicago are perfect Corn problem
covers ability OF country scarcity and
high prices to carry liberal Chicago
stocks right along. Corn trade is on
edge as TO starting or an eastern de
nand. With completion of annual
corn movement around March 20 local
cash corn will gain 3 to cents on the
futures. The bear corn season or
1910. which is the only comparative
season with 1914 corn, started with
decline last half OF Marchs but April
was the deciding month
Provisions are in trading rut. Ribs
and pork have not changed seriously
in three months. Any Kansas damage
TO wheat appears to be in west cen
trail or northwestern Kansas. Wa
keeny. Kas.. report extensive damage
in northwest and central west Kansas
by winds and thawing and freezing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Two Pioneers Called.

Bloomington, H., March 12.-k
seph NJ Elder. rug manufactures a;
pioneer resident OF Bloominrn
dropped dead on the street yesterts
aged 6S. His son, Fred. is diFisia
passenger of the Southern Pact,
railroad in California
Momence, ILL.,, March l2.-Willisr
w. Parish, Sr., pioneer farmer tri
live stock raiser of Kankskee county
died at his home here last night H
was "a years old and came to ihis
place in September. 1910. He va
born in Naples, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
DEADLY MENACE OF
NEGLECTED COLDS
They Lead to Pneumonia q
Serious Throat and
Lung Troubles.

Doctors know that great NAE
serious throat and lung troubles si'
fatal cases of pneumonia develop li0A
neglected colds so common at tnis "a
son. Treat your cold promptly ps Y
ing Father Johns Medicine, WIG
gives new strength to ward on ~
pending disease because it is pure u'
wholesome nourishment for those Wv
are weakened and run down. Rem"
Der that FatherJohn's Medicine sus,
from alcohol or dangerous drugs NY
therefore is safe family meoic'a'
fine for children as well az older Pc
ple.-( Adv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Drift of the Weather.

Iowa-Fair tonight and Friday; not
mucn change.
Illinois and Missouri-Fair tonight
and Friday; warmer in south tonight.
North Dakota-Fair tonight and Fri
day: warmer In north tonight.
South Dakota and Nebraska-Falr
tonight and Friday; moderate.
Kansas-Fair tonight and Friday;
warmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Primary Movement.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Opening Market.

Opening Market.
HoEs-Receipts. 10000; left over,
4.2.3: sc higher than yesterdays aver
age. Mixed. sS.45ds.s0; good, 1856 a
SIS: rough, ss.45as.6O; light. ss.459
SIS.
Receipts. 1000: steady.
Receipts. $4,000: strong.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs-5c higher. Mixed. sS45G
$50; good. ss.s5Gs.75; rough. $3.50
$50: light. ss.45ds.75; pigs. $500
SIS: bulk. ss.65ds SIS.
Cattle-Steady. Beeves. $1,000
s.s5: COWS. s3.75ds.2 stockers. $3.50
ds.OO: Texans. $500 $40; calves,
ss.O0d1O.75.
Sheep-Steady: sheep. $4,000 500;
lambs. $3.50 500.