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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealing in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. April 1.-Priee movements
today were narrow and the market pos
sessed none of the vigor shown on yes
terday's trading. Attempts We're made
at times to force a further retreat of the
shorts. but the resulting upturn was only
temporary. The market shifted back and
forth in an uncertain way, closing with
few changes of consequence.
The irregularity of the movement re-
Elected the conflict of influences brought
to bear on the market News from WASH
ington that the Interstate Commerce
Commerce Commissions decision in the
freight rate cases would be rendered
sooner than had been generally expected
and possibly within month. caused a
brief rise in the railroad list, but the
effect was lessened by the exceptionally
poor showing of the largest Eastern rail-
roads for February. New York Central 8
decrease of So, $4,000 in operating revenue
for February, and Pennsylvania's shrink
age in operating income of $3.51000o, were
emphatic reminders of the present posi-
ton OF the railroads.
Gould stocks We're strong and active on
reiteration of the reports circulated yes
terday that Rockefeller interests would
take over, large holdings of Missouri
Pacific. Coppers derived some beneht
from the export figures for February,
showing record foreign shipments of the
metal.
Announcement was made of the offer
ing of SOS, 100000 New York City Ia per
cent 50-year bonds. The interest rate
is IA per cent. lower than that of the
previous offering and of the recent issue
of New York state bonds. The prevailing
ease of money, which is piling up in New
York largely on account of backward
business conditions; the pronounced sue
cess of the recent state issue and the
heavy demand for state and municipal
bonds, made it feasible for the city to put
out larger issue than had been looked
for at this time at lower interest rate.
State and municipal bonds were lower
on the news of the forthcoming city is
sue at a reduced interes trate. Railroad
bonds We're we'll held except Rock Island
collaterals. which fell Il to 96l. new low
record Total sales, par value, SOO0,Gol
United States bonds were unchanged on
call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
New York Produce Market.

New York, April l.
FLOUR-Easy; spring patents 450d465:
winter patents 4t0M470; spring clears 400
6l4i5.
wHEAT-Spot irregular; No. 2 hard
winter 80 elf New York; No red 10i
elevator; No / northern Duluth 1909 fob
afioat; No. / northern Manitoba 1908 fob
afloat opening navigation.
CORN-Spot steady; No. yellow 74s
elf to arrive.
OATS-Spot easy: standard white Ana
40: No. 8 44Q44t; fancy clipped white All
d47.
PORk-Steady.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Firm; middle west 1050d1060.
BUTTER-Steady; receipts 14,274 tubs;
creamery extras 2ia25A; firsts 23@24: sec
onds 21M22a; creamery held extras Is;
state dairy finest 246l24A; good to prime
22623a: common to fair 1921; packing
stock current make No. 15116.
EGGS--Weak: receipts S5,41f cases:
fresh gathered extras 2ltQ22: fresh gath
cred firsts stoage packed 205@21; fresh
gathered frsts 49,; seconds and lower
grades 1S5019a.
POTATOES--Firm; Bermuda Dbl 609;
Maine 225@250
SUGAR-Raw steady; molasses go; CEN
trifugal 295; refined quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Baths Oldest
People Celebrate

Bath, Me-, April 1.-(SpeciaD. Two
of Baths oldest people celebrated their
birthdays today. They were George w.
Harrison, aged IS, and Mrs. Margaret
Hall, aged 81.
Mr.. Harrison is well known as the
veteran steward of the Kennebec riv-
er. For many years he was in the en-
ploy of the companies operating
steamers between kennebec river
ports and Boston. He has fund of
interesting "reminiscences concerning
the early days of steamboating be-
tween Bath and Augusta. Upon retir-
ing from the sea he opened a restau-
rant in this city and became success
full. He retired several years ago and
now lives III comfortable home on
Winter street.
Mrs. Hall is the wife of the late
Dandy Hall. She was born in Bristol.
daughter of James and Margaret Frs
kline and was educated in Lincoln
Academy. She was married Jan. 10,
1859. and Immediately came to this
city, where she has since lived. She
is member of the First Baptist
church, having been baptized at the
age of 10. She is in good health and
possesses a keen intellect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
REV. JOHN n. cox.
Prominent Well-known Pastor Along
New Meadows Dies in Boston.


Bath. Me, April 1.-(SpeciaD.-
News was received here this afternoon
from Boston of the death of Rev. John
II. Cox, aged s. years, who was for
40 summers engaged in developing
property along the New Meadows riv
er.
Death was unexpected and came as
d shock to his friends in this vicinity.
He went to Boston only a fortnight
ago ON business trip. While there
he was taken ill and few days ago
removed to a hospital. An operation
was performed which was successful
in itself but his physical condition
was unable to withstand the shock.
Mr.. Cox had been engaged in the
Baptist ministry for the past 50 years,
preaching most of this time in Mas
sachusetts. His last charge was in
West Townsend and when he COM
pleted his pastorate four years ago,
retired from the ministry to devote
his whole time to the summer resort
business. He established a colony at
Oakledge, East Harpswell. and for the
past few years had also built up a
freight and passenger boat service.
A widow. two daughters and son
survive Funeral services will be held
from the Baptist church in Lexington,
Mass, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
East Piscataquis Pomona

East Piscataquis Pomona was enter
tanned by East Dover Grange, on
Thursday, March 10. with very large
attendance. Visitors were present from
Piscataquis Pomona. The Fifth degree
was conferred in full form on a class
of twelve. A recess of one hour was
declared for dinner, after which
Grange reassembled, and the follow
ing program was given
Music. choir: address Of welcome,
George Dow; response, Ethel Saw
yer, So. Dover Grange: song, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. NJ Starbird; reading, Mrs. E.
B. Smith; piano duet, Mrs. NJ. B..
Aaiken and Miss Shaw of Pleasant
River Grange, Milo; question. Are our
Country Homes What They Should Be;
If Not, Why Not?" e. w. Livermore
and others; song, Mrs. Effie Bragg:
topic, What Is the Most Helpful I'M
plement or Device in My House to
Tighten My Work." by the sisters;
song, choir.
Resumed work with closed doors.
Elected Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Smith as
sistant and lady assistant steward in
place of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Douglass,
who resigned because of leaving the
place. They were installed by Mrs. NJ.
B. Aiken. A penny collection is taken
at each meeting for the benefit of
Grange Cottage. Good Will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Victim of Fate
Claims Defence

New Haven, CT, April THAT he is
the victim of circumstances and false
accusation, is the claim today of John
j. Hogan Of West Haven. an investor
widely known in New England as an
authority on marine and automobile
engines. who is now awaiting a hear
ing on April II, on a charge of at
tempted murder. 1t is alleged that re-
Gently while Miss Margaret Williams
Of this city, was taking tea at the
Hogan home. the inventor put poison
in Miss Williams tea and that of his
wife and that its presence was dis
covered as Mrs. Hogan began to sip
the tea. Hogan's arrest followed an
investigation by the authorities and he
is now held under $4,000 bonds for his
preliminary hearing. Hogan today in
sisted that he knew nothing about the
allegations and his wife denies them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Baseball "Boom"

A baseball meeting was held Tues
day evening at the rooms of the select
men to see what could be done to
give Richmond a good baseball team
this summer. About 100 were present
and assured the officers of their sup
port, and it looks now as If Richmond
would have a good baseball team dur
ing the season of 1914 E. e. Wash
burn. principal of Richmond High
school. presided over the meeting. The
following officers were elected: Sec.
F. T. Preble; Treas. |. L. Spaulding;
manager, A. J.. Turner; Pres, of
Baseball Association, Daniel Stewart.
The following committee was APP
pointed to furnish an entertainment in
the near future: Wallace Pomroy,
chairman; NJ P. Smith, Arthur Turner.
It was voted by those present to call
the association, The Richmond Base
ball Association. The following COM
mittee was appointed by the chairman
to circulate papers to raise funds to
buy suits and supplies for the teams,
also for rent of grounds during the
season.
Remarks were made by z. E. Wash
burn. Arthur Turner. NJ. B. Smith.
Horace Millay of Bowdoinham, Wal
ter Michigan. The meeting was ad-
journed until Tuesday evening, at the
selectmen's Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Rowe's Corner Grange.

An all day meeting of Rowe's Cor
ner Grange was held Saturday, March
28, with a goodly number in attend
ance The third and fourth degrees
were conferred upon five candidates
with K. E. Webb in the worthy mas
ters chair. J. A. Pike acted as assis-
tant steward. The usual fine dinner
was served at noon. In the afternoon
the following program was in order:
Piano solos, Ruth Robinson and Jose
phine Lane; songs. and autoharp Sc
lections, F. s. Pike; address on
School Work" H. H. Randall, super
intendent of the Auburn public schools.
One candidate was admitted to
membership. Next Saturday evening
the young pepole will occupy the
chairs, furnish the program and pro-
vide refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, April l.
fOuotations on -four. grain. millfeed.
meat hay and straw are strictly "hole-
saIa for carload lots to jobbers. All other
quotations represent sales to the re-
talers.1 -.
REEF-Whole cattle 123.
BRAN-3025a3015 =.
BIyTTER-Northern 26s927l; western "a
CHEESE-New York twisn 1ea92o.
CORN-No. yellow 15l. .o,
FLoUR-Mni shipment, spring patents,
475m59o. o,-o
HAY-No. 1 grade 2162l5o.
I.AMBS-Spring l3hdh
LARD-Pure III.
MIXED FEED-3050d320o.
OATS-No. . clipped white As.
PORK-Medium backs ZOO
POT ATOES-White 16o4lI0 per tWo-pu.
bag. -, "a ~, Lite
VEAI-Sal5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Foreign Woods Coming In.

Consul Augustus F.. Ingram, Brad
ford, England, says in the Daily Con-
sular and Trade Reports for March
31st. 1914
THE declared exports to the United
States from the Bradford consular
district during February. 1914, amount
ed 20 s2,6s9,737, an increase of slss3l,-
072 over the corresponding month of
last year. Since December l. 1872,
when the wool schedule of the new
tariff became effective, the exports to
the United States from this district
have amounted to s7,676,641, which fig
ures have not been equaled since 1897.
In February, raw wool occupied the
leading position, the exports amount
ing TO 1866 355 british wool, s356.051;
colonial and foreign wool, s51nS0D as
compared with s272.6so british wool,
$50. 591; colonial and foreign. 1922,
$500 in February, 1913. Wool tops,
which is fresh item since the new
tariff, amounted TO s134,675. Wool noiis
and wastes amounted to ,S21, and
indications point to increased ship
ments of wool wastes and shodd1es.
Worsted and mohair warns also. show
an increase The shipments Of wor
sted coatings show, however, the
most striking increase, the shipments
amounted to $196,0s9 compared with
$3.50, GOA in February, 1913. Stuff q. e..
cotton warp and cotton wefO dress
goods and Innings, Including mohair
and alpaca fabrics, amounted respect
lively, to s23S.0ae and s317.263, both
showing very large increases. Heavy
shipments were also made Of cotton
dress goods and Innings"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
WINTHROP.

A. e. Titus has flock of So pullets
that began laying last September, in
creasing in number of eggs each
month until the month of March.
when the 81 pullets laid lilo eggs or
92la dozen. The smallest number in
one day was 80 and As the largest
number in a day. They are Rhode Is
land Reds of the Adams strain, with
the male birds of the Nichols breed.
Beside dry NASH wet mash, crack
corn and oats, Mr.. Titus fed sprouted
oats during the coolest weather The
highest price received for eggs was
Sc Gets per dozen, and the lowest "a.
They have had three incubators run
ming through March, Matching about
- per cent. of ne healthy chicks. They
raise most of their chickens for broil-
ers for their summer boarders
r. F. D. carrier. George Stevens is
driving a new horse.
Mrs. Flora Stevens and daughter Ar
villa were guests recently of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dudley.
Bishop & Towle are shipping pota-
toes from Winthrop and Readeld.
paying 60 cents. per bushel. L. S. Hal
lett will ship a car of potatoes this
week. =-
Clifton Titus is putting up potatoes
for E. S. Hallett.
Mrs. Lottie IIouseworth and daugh-
ter Marjorie and brother, Earl Webb,
were guests of Mrs. C. S. Towle Tues
day. -.e+
Miss Rose Haliett, who is the guest
of her sister, went to Iteadfield
Wednesday to assist her mother, Mrs.
Charles Hallett, whose housekceper is
i'll with an abscess. Miss Hallett was
accompanied by her niece, Miss Har-
riot TnWle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
To Prepare Model
Civil Service Law

Washington, April Preparation of
a model Civil Service law will be I'M
dertaken at a meeting here tomorrow
of the joint committees of the Ma
tional Assembly of Civil Service Com
missions and the National Civil Ser
vice Reform League. announcement of
which was made today.
A law embodying the essential prin-
ciples of a practical model Civil Ser
vice system which might become ap-
plicable to any state and also to its
county and municipal governments, is
the object of the meeting. 1t is also
proposed to draft form of constitu-
tional amendment for states where the
people desire to surround the merit
system with constitutional guarantees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
New Move to
Boom Bath, Me.

Bath, Me-, April 1.-fSpeciaD. The Bath
Industrial Corporation, organized about
two months ago for the purpose of secur-
ing new industries to locate in this city,
made a new move this afternoon by pur-
chasing the backing factory at the cor
ner of Washington and School streets as
a building suitable for housing at least
one new industry.
The building is of wood, three and one
half stories high, has a good switching
privilege and was formerly occupied by
the Columbia Shoe Dressing Co.
The deal was consummated by Presl-
dent Charles A. Coombs in behalf of the
corporation. A big industrial fund is be-
ing raised for the purpose of assisting
new industries to locate here.
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Incorporate the
Posture League

New York, April 1.-The American
Posture League, whose object is to
make people stand and sit properly,
was incorporated yesterday in Albany.
The league is working to have prop
er seats put in schools. shops and
other places where present seats are
conducive to unhealthful attitudes.
Seats in the new Brooklyn Rapid
Transit subway cars are being con-
structed in accordance with its recon-
mendations.
Miss Jessie H. Bancroft, assistant
director of physical training in New
York schools, founded the league and
is its president, The directors include
DR.. Frederick E. Green of Chicago. DIR.
Joel II. Goldwaite of Boston; DR.. r.
TAFT Mckenzie, University of Pennsyl-
vania and DR.. e. G. G. Bracket Of
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
SIDN

WEST-The many friends of Miss
Doris Ballard, who recently underwent
surgical treatment at the Augusta
General hospital, will be gratitied to
learn that she is steadily gaining; al
so the friends of Edwin Sawyer of
North Augusta. who was operated en-
Sunday at the Augusta hospital for
appendicitis to know that he is gain
ing.
William Keene. who suffered an at
tack Of indigestion a short time ago.
is reported improving, but not able
to attend to his work
Madison Became, who has been con-
fined to his home by illness, is able to
be out again.
Charles H. Lovejoy, who has been
suffering with a bronchial trouble. for
the past two months. is about again,
much to the qualification of his
friends.
Mrs. Andrew Keene is in very poor
health, suffering with bad stomach
trouble Her many friends hope for
speedy recovery.
Mrs L. II. Wyman has been quite
i'll with neuralgia the past few days.
Mrs. Lloyd Harrison was a caller
Sunday in the home of C. II. Lovejoy
Lloyd Harrison recently sold horse
and colt to E. L. Swift, Pond road.
Another camp has been built on the
shore of Penney pond. which is occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Flynn, they
having moved in last week Mrs
Flynn has been boarding with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Richardson.
Il caller at G ii.
Lovejoy's last Monday and Mr.. and
Mrs. Madison Beane were callers
Wednesday.
Mrs. win Lovejoy and daughters.
Laura and Mabel. were visitors at c.
H. Lovejoy's last week; also Miss
Vesta knowles.
Mrs. Alex Mills is passing few
DAYS with her daughter, Mrs. j. Willie
Penney.
Miss Gertrude Allard and j. Harold
Allard. who attend school in Angus
ia, are at home for weeks recess.
Mrs. Frank Lyon of Augusta at
tended the Sunday afternoon services
at the Baptist church.
Mrs. Matilda Gilroy and Eta E.
Lovejoy passed the day Thursday
with Miss Lovejoy's sister. Mrs. l..
H Wyman.
Miss Lena Taylor was the guest
March % of Mrs Will Blaisdell.
F.. L. Swift moved his gasoline en-
CINE to the Burns neighbornood Mon
day and will be in that vicinity the
rest of the week saving wood.
f. L. Swift and family We're among
the party of 10 who dined Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Waite. They re-
port a most delightful occasion.
A number of farmers from the roma
road are hauling their potatoes to Bel
grade Station for Nathan knowles.
They find the roads in bad condition.
Daniel Quimby. who recently arrived
from Horse Point. Belgrade, where
he passed the winter with his brother
Arson Quimby. is now well settied III
his old home and getting along nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Androscoaain Pomona.

Androscoggin Pomona Grange met
with Auburn Grange Wednesday, April
LIST at 10 A. Nj. In the morning the
degree was conferred. The pro-
gram was as follows In the morning,
music; Address of Welcome, E. NJ.
Marsh; response, E. II. Libby: paper,
History and Origin of Music" o. ID.
Stinchfield; afternoon: Reading, Ern-
est o. Cobb: vocal solo. Miss Edith
Huard; reading, Lizzie Reed; music,
Ladies' orchestra; paper, Miss Kath-
crime Lynch; duet, Mrs. Herbert
Pride, Mrs. Lester j. Mckinney; piano
duet, Mrs. Blanche Hathaway. Miss
Evangeline Pulsifer The Ladies' or
chestra is composed of Miss Marion
Warren, cornet; Miss Sylvia Stack
pole, clarionet; Miss Elsie M. Lunt,
piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
AMERICAN Ma TURALIST
WILL VISIT EGYPT SOON

Atlanta. Ga, April John Bur-
roughs, the naturalist, who was here
yesterday en- route to West Park, y.
Y, from Fort Myers, Fla, announced
his intention of visiting Egypt and
perhaps some of the European coun-
tries. Incidentally he said he would
be II wears old Friday Asked as to
howe he proposed to celebrate the
event he said:
Well. l think I'll eat three square
meals and walk five miles. Its be-
cause I've been doing that all my life
that I'm able to- celebrate my nth
birthday"
Thomas A. Edison. the inventor. has
been with hte naturalist at Fort Myers
for some time, and the two have made
several trips together in Southern
Georgia and Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-02
Police Women
For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, April &c. Fl. Hubbard,
director of public safety, today an
nounced the appointment of four po-
lice women, the first in Pittsburgh.
They are attached to the secret ser
vice division and their names are
known to none but the director and
the officer to whom they will report.
They will look after young girls COM
ing to the city and investigate viola
tions of the law in cafes where liquor
is served to women and in other ways
look after women. 1t is not the inten-
ton of the department to have them
have anything to DO with law violation
by men.
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Canton Grange.

Canton Grange held their regular
meeting Saturday, March %, with a
good attendance, with visitors from
North Jay, Harraseeket, Mountain and
Buckfield Oranges. Pro tenn officers
We're: Oyerseer, w. O.. Hayden; stew
ard, C. E. Richardson: gate keeper,
Arthur Tucker. One application re-
ceived. Committee on resolutions on
the death of Jerusha Daley presented
the same and they were adopted. The
afternoon session was public during
the program: Music. choir; piano solo,
Marguerite Hollis; address on "Poul-
try" by George p. Coffin Of Freeport,
was enjoyed by all; a rising vote of
thanks extended Mr.. Coffin for his fine
address; several readings by the mem
bers. interspersed with music by the
choir; remarks by the visiting men,
bers.
At the next meeting, April II, ]. A.
Roberts, commissioner of agriculture,
and State lecturer c. o. Purrinton will
be the speakers.
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North Auburn Granue.

An all-day meeting of North Auburn
Grange was held Saturday, March 49,
In the absence of the master, S. H.
Stockman of Auburn Grange occupied
the chair. During the business session
one application for membership was re-
ceived and a rising vote of thanks was
extended to all those who recently as
sisted in the drama. The forenoon
program included a piano duet by Miss
Angie and Miss Rosa Skillings and
current events by S. H. Stockman.
A fine dinner was enjoyed after
which the lecturer presented the fol-
lowing program: Piano solo, Miss Rosa
Skillings; reading, Miss Berry: piano
duet, Misses Angie and Rosa Skillings;
reading. Mrs. C. l.. Brackley; address,
l.. c. Bateman. During the evening
a box supper was enjoyed.
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In the House

Met at noon.
Legislative, executive and judicial ap-
ropriation bill was reported.
Public lands committee continued
earrings on the bill to provide leas-
ng system for mineral and oil lands
n the public domain.
Indian committee heard claims of
he Mississippi Choctaws to be enroll
d in the Chootaw nation.
Pensions appropriation bill carrying
1ss. 100000 was taken up.
Passed bill to pension widows and
minor children of officers and men who
erved in the Spanish War, Philip
Inc instruction and Boxer uprising.
Adjourned at S r. NJ. TO noon Thurs
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Belgrade Grange

Belgrade Grange held very inter-
sting meeting Saturday evening and
ne following program presented by
ne lecturer, pro TEN, Brother E. w
.ogers: Piano solo and encore. Sister
uta Woodman: reading, Sister Clara
hammond; reading, Sister Nellie
ray: trio, Brother E. w. Rogers, Bert
.oberts, Elex. Mills, who responded.
nth encore; piano solo and encore,
.rother Wallace Woodman: reading,
,rother Z. w. Rogers; discussion by
he following: Worthy Master j. E.
ianson, Brother Frank Kelley,
rother George Yeaton, Ernest Bach
...s Chase, Woodman Webster and
lister Hammond, Sister Rogers and
lister Pray.