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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Murphy Had Long
Considered Move.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE discharge of
Johnny Evers yesterday as manager
of the Chicago National League team
and the appointment of Henry O'Day
to succeed him while almost as great
a surprise as the dismissal of Frank
Chance in 1912, had been planned for
sometime. This became known today
when baseball writers recalled an in
tervieM with President c. w. Murphy
last week in which Evers was criti-
cized. The interview was published and
although Murphy indicated he still
had grievance against Evers- be-
cause he thought him personally re-
sponsible for the loss of the city Sc
ries last fall, none suspected that
Evers was to be deposed.
Last Friday Murphy discussed at
some length the advisability Of having
a bench manager instead of one play
ing in the game and closed by assert
ing Evers' bad judgment had enabled
the White SoX to defeat the Cubs IN
the fall series of 1913.
There are three types of managers,
Murphy said, the man who manages
and plays in the game; the man who
MANAGES IIOIl LIlC Co1ShAA5 AAAOt e~iA~N
the man who manages from the bench.
Chance was great man of the first
type: McGraw and Callahan are great
in the second, and Connie Mack and
Stallings are leaders in their style.
Evers is a great ball player. but TOD
impulsive to be a manager and play
er at the same time.
I'VE should have beaten the White
Sox easily last fall. Evers' bad judg-
ment cost us the SERIES
It is known by those who were In
touch with Cub affairs last season that
Murphy had several controversies with
his manager, and it was believed that
only the success Of the Cubs for the
last six weeks or two months OF the
season prevented the discharge OF
Evers at the end or even before the
close of the season.
Long before the season was over,
Eyers conflded to some of his friends
that he was manager in name only be-
cause he dared make no move OF any
consequence without the sanction OF
Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

Lewiston for a short visit with friends.
Mrs. Floyd Blackwell has gone to
skowhegan, called there by the death of
her cousin.
James F'lewelling, who has numbering
interests in the Moosehead region. is at
his home in town for a few days
Orln Learned and Joseph Sawyer re-
turned Wednesday morning from few
days trip to Boston.
A Birthday dinner was given Wednes-
day noon in honor of the birthday Of Mrs.
Celia Berry of Waterville at the home of
her niece, Mrs. Minnie Parker, at West
Benton.
A 10-pound son was born Tuesday eve
nning to Mr.. land Mrs. Frederick Wheel
er, Lower Main street. Mrs. Ronella
Spaulding is caring for Mrs Wheeler
and child.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah Bernard Canham
left Tuesday for Washington. d. c.,
where they will make their home.
The Valentine supper was served
Wednesday by the ladies of the Methodist
Guild. Mrs. William MacCauley was
chairman of the committee in charge.
At the monthly business meeting and
SOCldl Oh tfle tluflIlltt btDlt SltiSS bcld
Tuesday evening at the home of its
founder, Albert Plummer of West Ben
ton, the following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Alta Mitchell; vice pres
ident, Mrs. Harry Plummer; secretary,
Mrs Eva Blackstone; treasurer, Mrs.
Alice Glazier: flower committee for Fair
field, Mrs. Fred Howe chairman, Mrs,
Carrie Putnam, Mrs. Harry Bradbury;
flower committee for Benton, Mrs. Addie
Luce, Mrs Effie Thomas. The occasion
was also Mr. Plummer's 69th birthday
and he was presented with pretty pic
ture of Sir Galahad.
Mrs Amos Brann of Palermo Is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Edward Marden.
Burrill street.
The first Gentlemen's night OF the
Wednesday Evening Bridge Club will be
observed Thursday evening at the home
of Mr. and Mrs a. C. Ladd. Supper will
be served at $50 p. NJ.
Miss Katharine Dyer entertained
number of friends at whist Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr. Perry of Madison is guest in
town of his brother, Rev. C. o. Perry,
Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
MICHIGAN MINERS
TELL HARDSHIPS OF
CONTRACT SYSTEM.

Hancock, Mich, Feb. n-Sixteen strik-
ing copper mine workers testified today
before the congressional investigators
that they were compelled to toll under
dangerous and unsanitary conditions for
wages that barely enabled them to exist
The contract system of pay was general
ly condemned.
The committee had decided to so to Cal
umet to investigate the Italian hall olsas-
ter on Christmas eve as relating to the
deportation of Charles II. Meyer. presl-
dent of the Western Federation of Min
ers. There is some difference of opinion
among the members of the committee as
TO the scope of inquiry on this subject
should take. .--
O. y. Hilton, senior counsel for the
federation. today asked the committee
for a full muddy as necessary to estab-
lish its eharge*that Meyers constitution
al rights were invaded. At least one
member of the committee is opposed to
deIving into all the narrowing details OF
the catastrophe,
Mr.. Hilton made the direct charge that
the panic was started by a man who
wore a Citizens Alliance" button ap-
pearing in the doorway of the hall shout
ing Fire fire! everybody rush,
Daniel Waahlf, who said he had worked
in the Calumet & Hecla mines for 70
wears. testified that working conditions
had become worse in every way during
the last five years.
He declared that on one occasion he
was injured by falling rock which 1t
REQUIRED three men to remove from MS
body. He was given no medical attention,
he said, until he reached the hospital.
"Was there no first aid to the Injured
in the mines?r asked Congressman Casey.
.Not that ever heard Of" was the
reply.
A. E. Petermann, counsel for the COM
NAMES. told the committee they would
be given an opportunity to inspect the
rescue station maintained by the Calumet
& Hecla.
Daniel Tovinen testified that the air
was bad in the Calumet & Hecla mine
There was no fresh air, he said. except
that which escaped from the machine. He
said he worked at the bottom OF the
sbaft where there was a great deal or
water. and that this water was salty and
poisonous.
John Posio, a trammer, SAID ne hau
been overcome by gas last April and had
TO be carried out of Calumet q Hecla
mine unconscious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Waterville Ice
Races on SebastiCOok

The races held on the ice of the Sc
bastieook river Wednesday afternoon
were well attended in spite of the
fierce wind which swept down the
whole length of the river and the in
tense cold which made good driving
almost impossible. The time in both
races was remarkably fast consider
ing the conditions under which the
races were run. The first race was
won by Teddy Shep. in three heats.
This was the free-for all, and the
best heat was run in 80 fiat. The first
heat was won by Link Braden in 3312,
the second by Teddy Shep in 80 ano
the third in S2A by Teddy Shep. The
second race of the afternoon, Glass B,
was won by the Midget, belonging to
Mr.. Pomerleau, the time 35. Ar
rangements are being made for anoth-
er race of the same classes in the near
future and 1t is hoped that little bet
ter weather conditions can be. had.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Eat Less and Live Longer.

From the National Conference on
Race Betterment, at Battle Creek,
comes the tidings that If people will
behave themselves, If they go early TO
bed and get plenty of sleep and drink
moderately, they may live to be loo
years old. This optimistic view is that
of DR.. Stephen Smith, President of the
conference.
There is no doubt that most people
would like to live 100 years. In the
average mans lifetime he sees the be-
ginning of many things, and Is eager
to see them carried to a conclusion.
For example, most of the men OF 90
years in this present day are beginning
to fear they may never see the airship
made a practical common carrier. And
there are present day experiments in
political economy and in science and
medicine we would all like to see fur
ther developed before we shuttle OH
this mortal COIL"
To the future addresses at Battle
Creek we look hopefully for a 1ttel
sound advice about eating. 1t is per-
fectly true that more people eat them
selves into middle-age graves than
drink themselves to death.
Doubtless the prescription of Presi-
dent Smith for longevity will be fol-
lowed by others which deal with Diet
and these will be awaited with uncom
mon interest by those who are dlssat-
isfied with the seventy-year term OF
life allotted by Scripture.-New York.
American
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

The breaking Of a trolley wire was
the cause of a wild runaway up Main
street shortly before 10 Wednesday
night. The sputtering wire fell on top
of the cab of Frank Pelkey, frighten
ing the horse. The driver was not
on the team at that time. The out
fit dashed into telephone pole near
Audet's barber shop and another near
the bank building, where the horse
freed himself entirely from the sleigh.
The horse was stopped near The Elm
wood
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Comisky Well
Enough to Travel

Rome, Feb. 11.-Charles A. Comls-
kew. president of the Chicago Club OF
the American Baseball League, was
we'll enough today to be able to go with
the members of the baseball teams
which have been making a tour OF the
world. TO the Vatican, where the party
was received by the Pope. The Amer
lean visitors were introduced to His
Holiness by Monsignor Charles A. o.
Hern. vice rector Of the American Col
lege in Rome.
The Pope greeted the visitors cor
daily. He thanked them for their
visit and in a short address praised.
the practice Of athletic sports for the
strengthening Of the body and ad-
vised at the same time the practice
of religion to strengthen the soul. He
then impaired to all the apostolic ben
ediction.
The members of the teams were
then photographed in the court of San
Damaso.
Cardinal Merry del Val, Papal sec
retary of state, afterward received the
visitors, with each Of whom he con-
versed briefly.
No game was played today owing to
the bad weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Burns Shackford.

William Burns and Miss Margaret
Shackford of this city We're married
Tuesday evening at the home of the
bride. Both the young people are well
known in this city. Miss Shackford
graduated from the Waterville High
school and entered the employ of the
Central Maine Power Co, where Mr..
Burns Is employed as stenographer.
The wedding was quiet affair, only
a few friends and the immediate fam
lily being present. The couple Will
take up their residence in this city
on Burleigh street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Joint Convention, x. of p.

Thursday evening, Feb. 10, joint
tricts of the Order of K. of P will be
held. These districts include the lodges
of Gardiner, Hallowell Monmouth, Au-
gusta, Norridgewock, Madison, Oak
land, Skowhegan and Waterville
These lodges will unite in holding their
convention in this city on the, date
mentioned. The Calantha Lodge, An
gusta, will confer the rank of Page on
a number OF candidates in. the long
form. The Halifax Lodge. No. 35, Of
Waterville, will confer the rank of
Knight on several candidates, also in
the long form. The BumbaZee Co, u.
R., K. of p, of Madison will give an
exhibition drill in which so will par
tieipate.
Assurance has been given that the
large delegations will be sent from
each of the lodges. Plans are on foot
to obtain the services of Warren C.
Philbrook, past grand chancellor, for
the speaker of the evening. The de-
tails and arrangements for the affair
are under the direct supervision of j,
Howard Welch of Waterviile, p. G. C.
of the goth district, and Moses H. Cox,
D. G.. C. of the 21st district of Madi-
son. In addition to these there are
committees from the individual lodges
whose duty it is to look after the en-
tertainment of the visiting brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Members of the Crew
Walk to Shore for
NeWPrOvisiOnS Re-
lieving Anxiety.
Went 10 Rescue Herring Schrs.
Which Remain Fast.

Bonne Bay, N. F., Feb. 1.-THE
American naval tug Potomac, which
came to New Foundland waters to
rescue two herring fishing craft caught
In the ice at Bay of Islands, Is now
so firmly gripped in an ice foe herself
that the chance of her getting away
before spring is considered small.
Heavy foe ice has become packed
from the Gulf of st. Lawrence south
to Cabot strait and while continued
easterly winds might break up the ice
so that the Potomac could make a
nearby harbor, mariners believe there
is little likelihood that she would be
able to get clear of the gulf The pre-
vailing winds are northwest.
Tho first officer and others of the
tugs crew walked ashore to Lobster
Head light station today, They report
ed her hard and fast three miles off
Rocky Harbor. All the SO men of the
Potomac are well, but coal and pro-
visions are running low. In order to
rcplenish their supplies the landing
party came to Boone Bay tonight and
will drag sledloads of food back over
the fee tomorrow.
The crews of the Francis Willard and
the Hiram Lowell, the two schooners
which were caught in the ice at Bay
of Islands. remain on board, but are
in no danger as they can reach shore
over the ice pack.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
THREAT OF ULSTER.
Continued from Page One)

Chancellor Lloyd George, referring
to the question asked by the opposi-
tion as to why the government did not
lay its proposals before the House at
once, SAID it was because the govern
ment was convinced that to do so at
this stage would not promote the de-
sired peaceful settlement, but rather
would hinder it's attainment. When
the proposals were submitted the op-
position would be given ample oppor-
tunity to consider them. In the course
of the next six weeks there might be
a complete change in the situation.
When Parliament was sitting and men
were meeting face to face. instead of
firing at long range, something might
we'll issue which would make a set
tlement much easier than at present.
The government was prepared, said
the chancellor. to go to the extreme
of concession compatible with the
principles of the bill, but could not
betray the majority of Irishmen who
had put their trust in 1t.
Prime Minister'S Responsibility.
Mr. Bonar Law, winding up the debate
for the opposition, said that upon the
shoulders of the prime minister was re-
sponsibility as great as ever was borne
by any statesman. The time for hesi-
tation had gone. 1t was the clear duty
of the premier to tell the House without
further delay what the government pro-
posed to do He had admitted that the
loyalists in Ulster were in position
which entitled them to special treatment;
therefore to impose upon them by force
a system of government which they op-
posed was to treat them as slaves. To
make any offer of home rule within home
ruIe. of which much had been heard re-
Gently, would do great harm. If the Of
fer were made it would be for the pur-
pose of securing. not acceptance. but re-
lection with the single object OF improv-
ing the governments political or trateg-
ical position. If ever any people in the
history of the world had the right to re-
sist by force the imposition of form of
government they detested, said the oppo-
sition leader, the men of Ulster had that
right. The moment home rule passed 1t
would be the signal for the outbreak OF
civil strife, the result of which no one
could foretell In two ways would the
danger of civil war be ayerted-by leav-
ing Ulster out Of the home rule bill or
by submitting the bill to Judgment of the
people
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
NEW YORK MEETING.
CONTINUED from Page One)

as contended by Murphy and that his
five-year contract as manager-player
was valid and binding. The league
further agreed to take over all rights
and responsibilities under the contract,
thus helping Murphy out OF an en-
barrassing position.
The Boston club Immediately enter
ed into a. contract with Murphy to
trade Inflelder w. ]. Sweeney and
Pitcher Hub Perdue for Evers. but
the latter declared that he would not
be a party to the contract. He insist
ed that unless arrangements accept
able to him were made he would sign
with the Federal League which, he
stated, had made him liberal propo-
sition for three years of play, includ-
ing a cash bonus to be delivered upon
the signing of a contract. Evers stat
ed emphatically that he had no griev-
auce against the Boston Club or the
National League as whole and in
fact to President James e. Gaffney Of
the Bostons that he would rather
play with that team than the FEEDER
ais. His refusal to be party to the
deal. he declared, was because Of the
fact that II the trade were affected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Mininn Arabian Niahts.

When the great mineral wealth of
this nation has been finally developed
chrenicler viii write the American
Arabian Nights of Mining. One of the
tales, all of which will be true, will
run somewhat as follows:
Once upon a time there as a poor
man of the name of Billy Harris. who
lived at Spokane, Wash. He was a
horseman, among other miscellaneous
activities, and had acquired eonsid-
erable block of stock in a certain Le-
roi Mining Company, having taken
most of it in payment from those who
owed him money and who had no 9TH
er assets more tangible. This stock
had kicked about without a sponsor
for two years and was nominally quot
ed at around 10 cents share.
One day a friend came along with
handsome stallion, and Billy looked
upon the animal with covetous eyes.
Dickering began, and ended by his
paying over $4,000 of the stock for the
stallion. The seller, on sober reflec-
ton. became dissatisfied with his bar
gain and brought suit to recover the
horse. He won, and Billy. with sigh,
took back his stock and bade the ami
NAL a fond farewell.
Eighteen months later Billy sold the
same stock for s250,000, and the re-
mainder of his holdings for as much
again. The Leroi mine was taken over
by Whitaker Wright and an English
syndicate, and produced s40.000,O00 In
gold and copper. 1t is not on record
what the original owner Of the STALL
ion said or thought-and perhaps 1t
is lust as well.-Wall Street Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Foreigners Paid
High for Jobs.

Boston, Feb 11.-Foreign laborers em-
ployed in the construction of new sub
way went into court today charging that
they had been forced to pay IS each to
get their jobs and dollar week to
keep them. Edward McDerr.ott, fore
man. and Adam Kuiecza, another en-
ployee Of the construction company.
were on trial charged with extortion.
witnesses testified that McDermott was
the "big boss" and that they had paid
money both to him and Kulecza.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Decides No Value
In Movie Scenario.

Los Angeles, Feb. 11.--Deciding that
a motion picture scenario has not val
ue. and, therefore, a person who con-
verted the photo-play Script of anoth-
er to his own use, committed no crime,
Judge Williams today dismissed a
case against Hampton De Ruth,
charged with sealing the idea on which
a photo play submitted to him was
based.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
basketball Game at coburn.

In an exciting game Of basketball play
ed at the Coburn gym Wednesday, the
Baptist Juniors defeated the Methodists
hv the score of 16 to 8. The lineup:
Baptist-Rf, Day: If, hendall O., San
5erson; La, Glidden rg, Perkins. Meth
odists-Rf Fletcher; If, Barton; c,
Bridges: re. Brown; If, Hersum.
Baskets from floor-Day 4. Kendall q
Sanderson 2, Barton. Fouls-Barton.
Referee, Page Timer, Lanigan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Boy Scouts Meet
At Washington Today

Washington, Feb. 11.-Delegates from
all parts of the country were arriving
here tonight for the fourth annual
meeting of the National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America, which form
ally opens its convention tomorrow.
President Wilson, honorary president
of the organization, will speak to the
Scout workers in the afternoon at the
White House. Secretaries Bryan and
Daniels also will address tomorrow's
meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Took the Count.

A crowd of small boys was gathered
about the entrance of a circus tent in
one of the small cities in New Hamp-
shire one day trying to get glimpse
of the interior. A man standing near
watched them for few minutes, them
walking up to the ticket-seller, he
said: "Let all the boys in and count
them as they pass. The man did as
requested, and when the last one had
gone he turned and said, Twenty 4
eight" "Goodi" said the man, n
guessed just right" and walked off,
st. Louis Mirror.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Details Of spending $1,15o,ooo.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Methodism contribut-
ed s1,15ooOo last year for the relief of
widows and orphans of Methodist minis
ters and in aid Of retired ministers in
the United states. Details OF the expen-
diture of the large relief sum were read
today to the National Board of Confer
ence Claimants of the Methodist Episco-
pal church by Joseph B. Ringely, cor
responding secretary Of the board. who
said that the 1918 expenditure exceeded
by $4,000 the 1912 relief fund.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Potomac May Drift Northward.

st. Johns, n. F., Feb. 11-Advices re-
received here from the west coast indi-
cate that the plight of the American ma
val tug Potomac, which is caught in the
ice floes. is serious and that she may
have to be abandoned Unless she can
be cut out by powerful ice-breaking
steamers, it is believed that she will drift
northward toward the Straits of Belle
Isle Her first officer, who landed at
Bonne Bay today, will await orders there
from Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Ask Arrest of SAM
FranCiSCOPubliSher,

Stockton, Cal. Feb. 11.-Complaints
asking for the arrest of Fremont Old
er, editor of the San Francisco Bulle-
tin, who took a leading part in the
prosecution of Abe Ruef, now in San
Quentin prison, and r. A. Crothers,
publisher of the Bulletin, were issued
today by the district attorney, charg-
ing them with conducting a lottery
through the columns of the newspa-
per.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Protest Against
High Freight Rates.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Protests against
the proposed general per cent. advance
in freight rates as they would affect the
iron and steel industry were submitted
today to the Interstate Commerce Com
r,ission. Witnesses heard included rep
resentatives of the Pittsburg Steel Co.
the Republic Iron & Steel Co., the Jones'
I.aughlin Steel Co, Pittsburg, the Alan
Wood Co., Philadelphia, and other manu-
facturers in eastern Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12
Accept French Invitation.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE Senate today
passed a resolution authorizing the Pres
ident to accept the invitation OF the Re
public of France to join in an interna-
tional commission for the study of plant
diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

Wednesday evening the Waterville
Lodge, 1. O. G. T., held Valentine
social in the A. o. U. w. hall. A large
number of the members and their
friends and a general good time was
enjoyed. A musical program and dance
was offered and after the exercises re-
freshments We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

The show at the Opera house TOT
the latter part of the week consists OF
two fine vaudeville acts and strong
line of films. Dugan and Raymond
have a clever comedy sketch ana
SWANS Cockatoos are unusually well
trained birds.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

Fred Sully, who has been at the
Sisters hospital for some time, has
left the hospital and is preparing to
leave town for short rest and COM
pIete recovery before taking up his
duties
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

Mrs Gideon Maheu and daughter OF TINS
city went to Portland Wednesday. where
Miss Maheu will undergo a course OF
treatment at the hospital in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

Miss Marion Daggett went to Bruins
wick Wednesday on business relating to
a special. program of music to be given
at later date.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

Mrs. Abbie Getchell, who has been
in the hospital for more than two
months. has, returned to her home on
Prospect street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

j. Howard Welch, Edgar Brown and
John S. Barnes have returned from
Monmouth, where they went to install
the officers of the K. of P. Lodge in
that town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

The Kennebec District Lodge No. ., l.
0. G. T., will hold its annual business
meeting and entertainment at Hinckley
Feb. q.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-12

At the Taconnet Club house Friday
evening, Feb. 13, a Valentine dance
will be held.