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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22
dec21d3l

A good line of handkerchiefs at the
remnant store. Also few fancy ar
ticles. There is still time to leave your
order for Christmas aprons Aprons
cut any style for cents, shirtwaists
for 10. dec16d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1876

Cards of thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions of respect. etc, will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22

Trimmed hats reduced from 1915 to IS.
now sls7; trimmed hats reduced from
IS to SIS, now 1915 to $3.50; untrimmed
hats, real velvet, at CSC. to $3.50. All
trimmings at very low prices Through
the remainder of December and January
a discount of from % per cent. to 80 1-3
per cent. will be made on all Gossard
corsets-regular price $3.50 up, sold
either from stock or special orders. Mrs
II. E. Prescott, 243 Water st. dec22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22

The mock Congress will hold its
weekly session this evening at the
usual hour. The success which has a.
tended this feature of activity at the
Y. NJ. C. A has been great, to Whlch
fact testimony is borne by the resis-
nation of Secretary Merrill from the
sneakers chair at the last weekly ses-
sion in favor of the election from the
membership of one TO fill that place..
The gentleman from California sam
mel tones. was chosen by the BODY 10
Ali the Office. The gentleman from
Colorado was elected clerk OF the Con
gress. A committee on dramatlcs "as
also chosen comprising the gentlemen
from Arizona and Missouri. respective
lv Messrs. Purinton and Hall. ms
evening session will be the first t.
be held under the newly elected regime
in celebration a fitting display Of ora
tory is in state of preparation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22

The upholstering rooms of NJ. p
Cullinan will be open evenings until
10 o'clock from now until Christmas
showing an excellent line of custom
made and antique furniture. To those
wishing to make gifts of a substantial
nature you will find many suggestions
in my stock which will surely please
and at prices which are moderate.
NJ. P. Cullinan, over Augusta Flower
Shop, 223 Water street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22

Christmas Trees for sale. Inquire
of Elevator man, Augusta Trust Co.
Bldg. Nice ones for so cts; extra
arge, rs cts. dec21d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22

Dec. Gloomy VS.. &c" Club.
Dec. 23-Freshman VS.. Juniors.
Dec. 25-Sophomores VS.. Seniors.
Dec. 2S-Cony VS.. Freshmen.
Dec. 30-Juniors vs.. Sophomores.
Jan. &c" Club VS.. Seniors.
Jan. 4--Cony VS.. Sophomofes.
Jan. 6-Juniors VS.. Seniors.
Jan. Sc Club VS.. Freshmen.
Jan. 11-Freshmen VS.. Sophomores
Jan. &c" Club VS.. Juniors.
Jan, 15-Cony vs.. Seniors.
Jan. 1S--Cony VS.. Juniors.
Jan. 20-"C" Club VS.. Sophomores.
Ian. 2a-Freshmen VS.. Seniors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

The first match which was to nave
heen bowIed at the Y. NJ. C. A. alleys
Monday afternoon in the High school
tournament went by forfeit TO the
Cony team upon the failure of the
&c" Club team to put in appearance.
The schedule for the High school
taurp amenf iS as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-22

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
TRACK FOREMAN
SHOOTS MEXICAN
JACK O'NEIL KILLS LABORER
WHEN LATTER THREATENS
HIM WITH AXE.

Fairfield, March 1G--Alleging that
he had to use a gun in self defense
Jack ONeil, section foreman on the
Rock Island. residing in Eldon, shot
and killed Ernest Reyez, Mexican
labOrer here this morning about $50
O'Neil gave himself up to the author.
tiles shortly after the shooting. An
inquest was begun this afternoon.
The story of the shooting as told
the authorities by O'Neil makes it a
case of self defense. O'Neil who has
charge of track force at work here,
said that four or five MeXicans had
been loatipg about the place where the
section men were working and have
been causing more OF less trouble
among the Mexicans3who are employ yed
by the railroad company. The men
1T is stated, were not working but
were only loafing about the car and
using it for sleeping quarters. O'Neil
stated that he bad been instructed by
the company to order the men off the
premises. When he approached the
car, they attacked him, he alleges.
One is said to have brandished a knife,
another pick and the man who was
killed, a broad axe. Reyez was shot
three times, the fatal bullet taking ef-
feet in his head. One other entered
his left side near the heart and a
third in his left arm. AS soon as his
companions saw him fall they jumped
from the car and succeeded in getting
away from the section men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
CORRUP PT|0N CASE
EXC|TES CROWDS
DOORS TO TERRA SHAUTE COURT
ROOM ARE LOCKED WHILE
WITNESS TELLS STORIES.

Terra Haute, Ind, March 16.-Argu-
ment upon motion to quash the, in
dictments marked the opening here to-
day of the trial of Mayor Bonner M.
Roberts on charges of conspiracy to
corrupt elections The motion was pre-
sented by Mayor Roberts attorneys
last week and were the same as those
made in the trial here three weeks ago
of William Huffman. The motion to
quash the indictment made in Huff
mans case was overruled and he was
found guilty and sentenced to serve
three to ten years in the state prison.
Court officials requested that Gov.
Ralston furnish protection for the wit
nesses and officials during the trial,
but the governor refused to call out
the militia for this purpose. Every
person who entered the court room to-
day was searched for weapons and af-
ter the court convened the doors we're
locked and no one allowed to enter or
depart until the noon recess was taken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
PAGE EXPLANATION
SUITS PRESIDENT

Washington. d. c.. March 1G.-Am-
bassador Pages explanation Of his
London speech touching upon the Mon
roe doctrine and the Panama tolls re-
peal is satisfactory to President Will
son who regards the incident closed
so far as the administration is con-
cerned. When full report of the
speech is received, it will be forwarded
to the senate, which asked for it by
Senator Chamberlain's resolution.
President Wilson told callers today
that any agitation over Mr.. Pages ref
erences was caused by misunder-
standing of what the ambassador said
and that fuller report of the speech
showed that the ambassador had cor
rectly stated the situation. The presi-
dent is satisfied that Mr.. Page referred
to the Panama repeal as mot to please
England" instead of mot merely to
please England"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
AUSTRIA IS STILL
AFTER RUSSIANS
MORE CIVILIANS ACCUSED OF
TREASON PUT ON TRIAL TO
SHOW czAR's SCHEME,

Vienna Austria. March 16.-The
second stage of the attempt to unraV-
ell the alleged extensive Russian es.
pionage campaign in Austria was
opened today by the Austrian govern
ment Nine Russian subjects were
placed on trial before the provincial
court accused of being employed by
the Russian general staff to ferret out
Austrian military secrets, especially IN
regard to Galicia, where the Austrian
and Russian frontiers run side by
side The accused are all civilians.
They include two women. one or
whom. Nora Baron, is youthful and
very attractive and is alleged to have
succeeded in obtaining much informa-
ton from susceptible ohcers at Lem
berg. ... ,os
The first stage in the campaign
against spying in Austria was marked
by the suicide of Col. Alfred Redl,
chief of the general staff of the eighth
Austrian army corps, whose headauar.
ters were at Sprague. bohemia He
shot himself in May, after his treason
had been discovered. It was stated
at that time that he had been given an
opportunity of taking his own llfe,' In
stead of being brought to trial.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
Commissioners and Trustees
to Pass on Proposals Of
Contractors Tuesday.
PAVING ORDERED
ON VINE STREET
Will Pave From Bridge to
Madison Avenue Sidewalk
Resolutions are Read.

The reading OF resolutions for side.
walks. allowing payrolls, adoption 8,
resolutions ordering paving and grades
Ior curbing We're among the numerous
tnlngs tnat took up the time OF the
commissioners at their weekly meet
ing this morning. The session ad-
Journed before noon to reconvene at
= o'clock Tuesday for the purpose OF
opening the bids for the new dams and
lighting plant.
Some OF the firms bidding on this
work have come here from a great
distance, one firm having Just built
some dams in Georgia. The bids will
De opened at the city hall although
the water works board will take part
IN the meeting jointly with the city
commissioners.
Claims against the city for various
causes were read before this mornings
meeting. These were referred to the
solicitor and the chief of police in most
cases. II. e. Bullen claiming $50 for
injury to horse was referred to the
solicitor and chief OF police. The
original notice OF suit for 81 500 com.
menced by c. e. Edgington against the
city for permitting the dumping OF
waste matter into stream that RMS
on his place. also the original notice
OF suit by Fred Eaton claiming 500. 50
for the death of horse, were referred
to the solicitor, mayor and chief OF
police.
Pay rolls amounting to $89203 for
the police, fire, street and engineering.
departments were allOwed. "A. +
The report of the poll tax collector
showed forty,six to have worked their
tax
The resolution ordering paving on
Vine street from the bridge to Madison
avenue. resolution ordering grades
on Vine street and curb grade on West
Maple avenue were passed. The COM
missioner of public improvements WIS
authorized to advertise for bids for
the paving Of Vine street
Resolutions providing for sidewalks
on Grand avenue between Second ard
Fifth streets: Garfield street between
Weller street and Sheridan arenIa:
Green street btween Main and Ses1nd.
Jefferson street between Main and
Commercial and Vine street between
the Burlington tracks and Mill street
were read and placed on file
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
CANNOT CONVICT
WOMEN SLAYERS
Cook County Prosecutor Has
Action Against Alleged
Murderess Ended.
SAYS JURIES ARE
TENDER HEARTED
Ability to Cry and Faint
Invariably Results in
Acquittal Verdict.

Chicago, March 16.-"The manner in
which women who have committed
murder in Cook county have been able
to escape punishment has become a
scandal asserted States Attorney
Hoyne today in a statement issued on
the heels of a motion by his Office
to drop the case against Mrs. Augusta
Dietz, accused of numbering her Lus.
band. sr-r
While the states attorney said that
the case against Mrs Dietz was with.
drawn because of lack of evidence, he
declared that it appeared to be impos
stble to convict a woman who had kill
ed man in this Jurisdiction
The blame is on the jurors" he
said, who seem ready to bring a YER.
dict of acquittal whenever a woman
charged with murder Is fairly good
locking or is able to turn on the flood
gates of her tears or exhibit capacity
for fainting. have in mind one woman
who was acquitted late in the after
noon and spent that evening in the
company of her counsel and a relative
carOusing in saloons.
Two women were acquitted here of
murder charges last week, making a
record of thirteen acquittals in three
years and only one conviction, that of
an alleged wholesale poisoner
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
infant HE|RESS
|NCOURT ACTION
Child in Custody of Grand
mother is Placed Under
Arrest in Chicago.
HABEAS CORPUS is
MEANS OF LIBERTY
Freedom is Short, However,
for Kidnapping Charge
is Filed at Once.

Chicago. March 16.-The courts
were asked today to determine wheth-
er a grandmother or father should
have the custody of a three-year-old
child who is said to be the heiress to
many thousands of dollars.
On the petition Of Mrs, Harriet L..
Janney, who, with her grand daugh-
ter, Virginia Ford, the infant heiress,
were detained last night by the police
on telegraphic advices from Philadel-
phia. Judge Walker in the criminal
court today issued writ of habeas
and the child.
en- from train. She told the police
that she was taking the child to it's
mother in Los Angeles. The police
acted on complaint from the child's
father William H. Ford, a Philadel-
phia civil engineer.
Mrs. Janney asserted that her daugh-
ter, the childs mother, was divorced
from Ford several months ago and
that the court awarded the custody of
the child to the mother.
The petition for release set forth
that the two were detained without
legal warrant.
While preparations for serving the
writ of habeas corpus on Mrs. Janney
and the child were being made the po-
lice applied to Municipal Judge Ryan
for a, fugitive warrant charging kid
,naping on which to detain the grand
mother
sts The writ was issued and the police
set out to overtake the attorney who
was fastening in an automobile to
the police station where Mrs. Janney
was detained.
The lawyer won the race and had
served the writ Of habeas corpus when
police sergeant hurried into the sta
tion and read his fugitive warrant.
Before Judge Walker it was argued
in support of the issuance of a releas-
ing order that the fugi i've warrant
sworn out by the police should not be
binding as the policeman asking for
the warrant had no direct knowledge
Of the intention of the defense on
which the warrant was based.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
WILSON TURNS To
ANTITRUST BILL
PLANNING SUBSTITUTE FOR
UNSATISFACTORY INTERLoCk-
ING DIRECTORATE LAW.

Washington, D. c., March 16-With
the revised interstate trade commits
sion bill completed by the house sub
committee on the judiciary to the
satisfaction Of the administratio
President Wilson turned his attention
today to consideration of other phases
Of the antitrust program. He planned
to confer with Representative Clayton,
chairman of the judiciary committee,
and his colleagues on a revised bill to
prohibit interlocking directorates.
Whether the new bills should in
clude any provisions exempting labor
unions from the operation of tn. pro-
posed laws has not been discussed
with the president, it became known
today. Though the American Fedora
tion of Labor is publicly asking for the
exemption, the president has not had
this called to his personal attention
and it Is said to be his view that the
line that the committees are working
on with reference to trust legislation
does not touch upon the labor phase
Of the problem.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
.COLORED WOMAN
KILLED ON BRIDGE
is FORCED TO JUMP TO DEATH
WHEN APPROACHING CAR DIS
REGARDS SIGNAL.

Danvllle, Ill.,, March 16.-Coroner
Cole this afternoon began an inquest
over Mrs. Mary Hines, a negress of
Champaign, who with Mrs. Susie Var
der. also colored, was trapped on the
high interurban bridge Of the Illinois
Traction Co, over the Vermilion river
Mrs. Hines, forced to jump ninety
feet, was instantly killed. Mrs. Var
der's clothing caught on the ties and
she was held suspended until rescued
The women were enroute to their
homes and boarded the wrong car.
They were put off and directed to re-
turn to the city by a wagon bridge, but
they became bewildered could not
find the bridge and started to walk
back via the interurban. When they
were near the middle Of the bridge
car approaching failed to pay any at
tention to piece of paper they were
waving and they were forced to jump.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
TAFT IS WELCOMED
TO MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis, Mimi. March 16.-For
mer President William H. Taft. who
came to Minneapolis 10 give four lee
lures before the University of Mime
sofa law school, beginning this after
noon at o'clock, was met by com
mittee today and escorted to hotel
There he was guest at private break
fast rendered by William H. Eustice
and attended by a number of profess
sional and business men. At noon he
was the luncheon guest of the univer'
sity club.
This afternoon he planned to attend
the funeral services of the late Charles
A. Willard whose death occurred ;ate
Friday night. Mr. Taft and Judge Will
lard were warm personal friends and
were associated in serving the federal
government in the Philippines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17

Trinidad, Colo, March 10
Mother" Mary Jones, noted woman
strike leader who has been IL. !ltary
prisoner in San Rafael hospital here
since. Jan. y, was put aboard train
last night and sent out of the coal
strike district Her departure became
known today. 1t was said this action
was taken at her request and on orders
OF General John Chase. Mother Jones
was taken to Denver.
Her transportation from the strike
district came after she had declared
her intention of leaving the district
permanently. General Chase had said
ever since her arrest that she was at
liberty to leave when she desired.
Mother" Jones was arrested here
January 12 after having been depOrted
from the district the week previously
and told not to return After her de-
tention several efforts ha been made
to obtain her release.
T. Charges Deportation.
Denver, Colo, March 16.-"Mother"
Mary Jones, noted strike leader, who
has been a military prisoner at San
Rafael hospital in Trinidad since Jan
uary 12. said in statement here to-
dav that she was deported from Trini-
dad and since she never asked to see
governor: that she was accompanied
to Denver by militia officers, was taken
to hotel and was not told whether
she had been released. She said she
expects to return to the strike zone
soon.
Her statement was given to group
of newspaper men at the conclusion
of a conference with her counsel. Hor-
ace N. Hawkins, attorney for United
Mine Workers of America.
Immediately thereafter she left Tor
the state house to call on Gov. z. M.
Ammons.
General Chase stated that Mother"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
limiting MEXICANS
WHO KILLED YANKEE

San Diego, Cal March 16.-Bltter
feeling caused nv the killing Saturday
night Of Frank Y. Johnston. post mast.
er at Tecate near the Mexican border
and the burning Of the United States
customs Office and postoffice by ban
dts continued today
Secretary of State Bryan and Gov
Hiram w. Johnson of California, have
been asked by relatives Of the dead
man to make an investigation of the
affair, According to information re.
ceived here three bandits said to be
Mexicans. shot Johnston through the
heart when he refused to give them
the combination Of his safe.
A posse is in pursuit of the bandits.
Investigation Ordered.
Washington. d. c.. March To-. Sec
retary Bryan today ordered an official
investigation of the death OF Frank vi.
Johnson, postmaster at Tecarte, Cal.
who was killed and burned by Mexi
cans Saturday night while defending
his property. Military authorities
from Fort Rosecrans already are in
vestigating. The killing occurred on
American soil and it is said by officials
here to be within jurisdiction Of Cali
fornia state authorities.
Admiral Fletcher reported every
thing quiet at Vera Cruz and
Tampico.
No Battle at Torreon.
Ell Paso, March 16-There has been
no important fighting at Torreon. A
Chihuahua dispatch from the Associat-
ed Press correspondent last night re-
ported the situation quiet, orderly
movement of the federal troops III the
direction Of the selected battle and a
high rebel official talked directly with
General Villa from Juarez at the re-
Quest Of newspaper men and Villa
denied there was any basis for bat
tie story.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
INTERSTATE TRADE
BILL AGREED UPON

Washington, D. c., Marcsh 16.-The
interstate trade commission bill. as
made public last night was agreed to
by democrats and republicans Of the
house committee On interstate com
merce today and favorably reported
1t would create an independent com.
mission of three members to aid the
legal operation of business. to require
regular and special reports from cor
porations and to make Investigations
upon direction of the president. the
attorney general or either house Of
congress.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
To Break Records
in Building Battle
Ship F0rhe Nduy

New York, March 16.-The keel
of the battleship No. 80 which will
be the most powerful fighting
machine of the superdreadnought
class in the United States navy
was laid in the Brooklyn navy
yard today after brief and sim.
pie ceremony. As the two giant
strips of steel were swung Into
position in the exact center of the
ways, five sons of attaches of the
navy yard stood at attention with
bowed heads. The navy depart.
ment was represented by Frank.
lin D. Roosevelt, assistant secre.
tary. Mrs. Roosevelt also at.
tended the ceremony. Others
present were Senator and Mrs.
O'Gorman and Congressman VIM.
Calder and James T. Maher Of
Brooklyn.
Comma ndant Albert GIeaves Of
the navy yard made a short ad.
dress in which he said that the
qiant battIeship would be launch.
ed within ten months.
.It will estabIish," he said, "a
new record In naval construction
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
WAGE PROBLEM
IS NOT CRITICAL
Coal Miners and Operators
Express Hope of Reach
ing Agreement.
WILL CONFER ON
MATTER TOMORROW
Except in Ohio, There is But
Little Chance of There
Being Any Strike.

Chicago, March 16.-Wages and
working conditions of bituminOus coal
miners in western Pennsylvania, ONO
Indiana and Illinois were the subject
{. :. JuInt conference of operators ana
miners representatives which will be-
gin here tomorrow The agreement
now in force between the miners and
employers will expire April l.
A previous meeting to consider the
demands of the men for five cents
ton advance, ten per cent advance
on dead work and that all coal should
be paid for on mine run basis, was
held in Philadelphia several weeks ago
but was adjourned at the request OF
the miners. In the interim confer
ence of the policy committee of the
miners union had been held in In
dianapolis,
Both sides admit that it would be
difficult to reach an adjustment before
April | but the situation is not con-
tsidered critical unless possibly in
Ohio.
Indiana may be involved with Ohio
but western Pennsylvania and Illinois
look for an amicable settlement, 1t IS
isaid by persons in touch with the stu
alton.
Mahoney Still Weak.
Chicago, March 16.-Charles +. Ma
honey, vice president of the Western
Federation of Miners, who was operat-
ed on here week ago for appendicitis,
still is weak and in danger of compli-
cations. according to his physician.
Mahoney has been making favorable
progress but it will be some time be-
70 ) he can be pronounced out Of dan
ger, it was said
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
TO SAVE SUGAR INDUSTRY
Government May Let Chinese Into
Hawaii in Effort to Neutralize
Tariff Measure. >-

Honolulu. March 16-If the new
tariff law threatens the extinction of
Hawaii's sugar industry, measure will
be taken by the government to protect
it, either by removing the application
here of the Chinese exclusion act or by
doing away with coastwise shipping
restrictions.
This announcement was made today
by Justice Arthur A. Wilder of the
Hawaiian supreme court. who has just
returned from Washington. He said
the announcement was based on state
ments made to him by President vii.
son. Judge Wilder has been author
ized to make full investigation Of the
situation and report personally to
President Wilson.