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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-01

In foreign relations, affairs Of the
year were hardly less eventful. Sec
rotary Bryan's plan for international
peace was accepted in principle by
more than 90 nations and treaties with
the United States actually signed by
Netherlands and Nicaragua.
The most important pronouncements
of the administrations foreign policy
were made by President Wilson when
he withdrew the support of the Unit
ed States from the bankers in the So
called six-power Chinese loan; in his
Latin-American statement, in which
he proclaimed the intention Of the
United States to recognize on the
Western hemisphere only those gov
ernments founded on law and order"
and in his now noted Mobile speech,
in which he pointed out the menace
Of foreign concessions to the peace and
security of Central and South Amer
ica.
Relations with Mexico, the American
governments refusal to recognize
Huerta and spirited exchange of
notes on the subject were the diplo-
matte event of the year.
Great Britains protest against the
exemption of American shipping from
tolls in the Panama canal and Japan's
protest against the anti-alien land leg
islation in California were the two
other principal features. Both still are
in the course Of diplomatic discussion.
Plans for an extension of American
trade abroad by the creation of COM
mercial agents of the department of
commerce, were launched. Important
steps in the governments parttcipa-
ton in relations between capital and
labor were the creation of new port
folio in the cabinet for a secretary of
labor to which William B. Wilson of
Pennsylvania, a prominent Labor lead
er, was appointed, and the creation by
Congress of a Federal Commission on
Industrial Relations which has begun
a study of the entire subject.
Commanding features in the inter-
nal affairs of the nation were the an
development of Alaska with the pro-
posed building of a government rail-
way, a policy of conservation for the
immense properties of the Indian
tribes, and proposed federal control of
all deposits of radium, lately become
so valuable in medicine.
Alphabetically the year was one of
unprecedented prosperity While the
volume of crops was below the aver
age their value totalled nearly ten bill
lion dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-01

of the castrophe. OF these half dozen
stated they saw q button of some kind
on a man who they said raised the
initial alarm but not all of these would
swear that the button bore the insig-
MIA of the Citizens Alliance. The wit
nesses also disagreed as to where the
man stood and because of this the
jury concluded that persons in differ
ent parts of the hall took up the cry.
The practical unanimity of testimony
from those near the door, that no
stranger rushed into the place as the
panic started was another underlying
cause of the jury's findings.
An intangible note of optimism devel-
oped in the strike situation. John Dens-
more of the Federal department of Ia
bor said he had been encouraged, w. j.
Mcdonald, who is pressing resolution
for a congressional inquiry, said there
was q rift in the clouds and attor-
news for the Western Federation of
Miners thought that a way of settling
the difficulty might be found soon. In
company circles also more cheerful
countenances were in evidence.
What plans Mr.. Densmore hopes to
put into effect ne has thus far kept
secret. He has conferred with repre-
sentatives of the mining companies
and of the union; has discussed condi-
tions with merchants and working men
and talked long with Congressman Nc
Donald. Tonight he met committees
from various organizations in Hough-
ton.
The Meyer deportation incident slum-
bered Striking miners of the Hancock
district have called a mass meeting for
tomorrow afternoon to protest against
the action of their chieftain. Grand jul
ry investigation of the affairs awaits
the ability Of Meyer to appear before
the inquisitors in person.
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acknowledgements.
Brunswick Man and Augusta Woan
Quietly Married a. Dover, N. n

brunswick. Me. DEC. 31.-Word fas
received here this Noon of the marpge
at Dover. n. H. Tuesday, of but.
Myrick A. Gatchal of this townand
Miss Doris Goodwin of Augustarhe
bride is the daughter of Maporand
Mrs. William C. Goodwin, formeg of
Brunswick The groom is the fornan
at the Brunswick Record and isee-
onG lieutenantiof the 10th Co., e.. A.
They returned to Brunswick thf eve
ming and will reside on High treet.
Upon their return, they wei met
by joyful band of several Inbred
friends, members of 10th Co., CA. c,
in full uniform and a bant The
couple were escorted to the hne OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Hale High
street, via the principal streetswhere
through two long lines of II corps
they marched to the door. nere
bouquet was presented to tina from
the company.
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CONVICTS MAKE RESOLU-
TONS OF GOOD CONDUCT.

Auburn, N Y, Dec. 9L-The convicts
of Auburn prison have adopted a New
Years resolution pledging themselves to
good conduct. To make the resolution
effective they have organized good
conduct league by means of which they
will have a share in maintaining prison
discipline. Convict public opinion is the
weapon by which it S expected that good
discipline will be enforced.
The organization of the league was
perfected. it was announced tonight, by
a committee of so conviets elected by
ballot, which met last Sunday in the
prison chapel and adopted the resolution
The scheme. which is an experimental
one was suggested by Thomas Mott Os
borne, chairman of the State Commits
sion for Prison Reform, who was re
Gently a voluntary inmate of Auburn
and was instituted by John B. Riley
state superintendent of prisons.
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expected to save tt public approx
mately $4,000, 900 ayear.
Last steps in buding the Panama
tanaI were taken, With the propabll-
ty that the greatst engineering feat
If the age Will bin operation in the
new year.
The practical .ontrol of the Phil
tppine goverhmet was delivered TO
the natives Of lie islands by Presi-
dent wilson's appointment of native
majority on tn Philippine Commits
sion.
What pronisd a new era in rela-
tons of the Yvernment with great
corporations, i the enforcement OF the
Sherman antitrust law, was brought
about bv ths"Bloodless" dissolution
Of the Ameran Telephone & Tele-
graph Cos. Nations with the West
srn Union telegraph Co. President
Wilson'S dedration that the admin
lstration dered to cooperate with
big busines" in a peaceful admin
Istration ofthe law was received in
dences of ptimism.
The Supme court la1d down sew
.ral decisns of deep-rooted import
.rce. 1t Gided that owners Of copy
lights ar patents may not control
he priceat which retail dealers re-
tell theirroducts to the consumer. 1t
mstaine,the validity Of the Sherman
aw as criminal measure for the first
ime in he Turpentine Trust case. In
he cotn corner case it sail down the
,rincip' that "a corner" in any COM
noditywas a violation of the anti
rust Ws.
In te state rate cases it decided
hat SITES through their railroad com
nissits have control over the rates
If LIS within their borders, ire
,pecte of the Interstate Commerce
-omrssion.
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President Wilson Awaits the
Coming of John Lind-Affair Is
Clothed in Cloak of Mystery.

Pass Christian. Miss, Dec. 81
President Wilson did not sacrifice his
program of nine hours sleep to the
custom observed by thousands
throughout the country; Of watching
the old year pass. He went to bed
early as usual and hoped to get good
nights rest before his conference to-
morrow with John Lind, who will re-
port his observations during six
months in Mexico.
The President declined to say to-
night whether he would go aboard the
revenue cutter Winona or the scout
cruiser Chester, aboard which Mr..
Lind sailed from Vera Cruz but in
dieations were that the conference
would take place at the cottage, where
the President is passing his vacation.
The entire affair is cloaked in deep
mystery every effort being made to
keep secret all phases of Mr.. Lind's
arrival or departure.
After the President had played his
usual game of golf he met r. II. Har-
rison on the links. who later carried
a message to the commander of Wi
ilOilei, WHICH was ~ AllS OlL Tie plti q
Gulfport Immediately the little YES
sci turned her prov to sea and was
cruising about tonight near Ship Is
land, eight miles due south of here
Mr.. Harrison said he could not talk OF
the incident.
At the Presidents cottage it was
said that Mr.. Wilson had not decided
what he would do tomorrow and thai
he would await word of the sighting
of the Chester before making up his
mind.
It is apparent here that the Presi-
dent desires to have Mr.. Lind avoid
publicity and there is good cause fol
the belief that the original plan was
not to divulge Mr.. Lind's destination
when he left Vera Cruz. 1t was in
this connection that arrangements frs
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were made to have the President board
the Winona, it having been stated that
the President might use the Winona
for yachting trip"
The purpose of concealing Mr.. Lind's
visit has not been disclosed, but with
the publicity that now has been given
his movements, 1t is believed the orig
ina1 plans have been abandoned.
This afternoon the President walked
to town on a shopping expedition The
President looked robust and healthy
as he swung along the street.
The President, however, recently has
given much thought to the Mexican
problem. In view of this fact there is
reason for believing that a more def
mite understanding of the COURSE that
the President desires Mr.. Lind to pur-
sue in the immediate future will be
reached.
The President today motored to the
Mississippi Country Club and played IL
holes of golf as though he had not
care in the world. His health apparently
Is improving daily
On his return from the golf course,
President Wilson dispatched Secret
Service man to the Gulfport pier with
a message for Capt. Landry of the Unit
ed States revenue cutter Winona.
The nature of the Presidents message
was not revealed, but it was presumed
II referred to the arrival of John Lind
tonight or tomorrow.
DR.. Grayson declined to say whether
the conference between the President and
t1d
cruiser Chester. Closest secrecy is De-
ing maintained, but 1t constantly was re-
iterated that the visit of the President
personal envoy was without special sig
nificance.
It was learned that the proposed visit
of Mr.. Lind haG been under contempla-
ton for nearly a week, but was not de-
cided upon until the last "a hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-01
PETITION FOR CO=RECEIV-
Err IN SIEGEL PROCEDURE

Boston, Dec. GA petition for CO.
receiver for the Henry Siegel Co. of Bos-
ton was filed in the federal court today
by the firm of A. Davis e. Co. of New
York which claims to be a creditor to
the amount of s3469. %.
The petition alleges that the Henry
Siegel Co. of this city owes over $500, 00t
and that the receivers already in pos
session will necessarily operate the bust
ness to the advantage of the Siegel Cos
This it is alleged will act to the preju-
dice of the petitioner, who is a creditor
only of the Boston store
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Only Two Cases q Typhoid in
Army During he Year OF 1913.

Before he resort to immuniZatlon ty-
pfpid cases in the army averaged
abut three per thousand enlisted
stergth or in the neighborhood of 25C
cHes per annum. In 1910 before the be-
ginning of the treatment the rate was
% per thousand; in 1911 it dropped to
s.: in 1912 to .26: this year the rate is
practically nothing.
1t Is admitted by the surgeons that
tie reduction is due in some degree to
ne moro careful examination of re-
ruit8, but the figures at least show
nat the prophylaxis treatment has not
Increased tuberculosis.
The difficulties in extending protec-
lion to sailors is said by the naval sur
yeors to be much greater than in the
,ase of soldiers, owing to the fact that
he former are landed in strange ports
going to all sorts of places and eat
ng all kinds of food. Typhoid cases in
he navy which, in 1911, numbered 3.6i
Der thousand, dropped to 81 cases, or 81
Der thousand in the following year.
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In this connection, the belief has
been expressed here that the admin
istration's objection to the provisional
officials in Mexico City does not ex-
tend to all of Huerta's adherents, and
that, in the creation of a new pro-
visional government, some of the
capable men now associated with
Huerta, but in no way responsible for
the overthrow or death of Madero,
might take a leading part with the
approval of the United States.
The state and war departments to-
night were anxiously avsiting news
from the border, where the last rem
nant of Gen. Huerta's northern army
was making it's final stand against the
swarms of insurgents closing in upon
them from the South. The American
garrison at Preside, opposite the be-
sieged Mexican town of Ojinaga, is
compare lively small and it is surmised
this explains the action Of the officer
in command in driving back into Mex
leo the Federal soldiers who are try
ing to flee across the line.
Reports reaching the state depart
ment told of continued rebel move
ments in eastern Mexico upon the
town of Nuervo Laredo, indicating a
purpose to occupy that place at the
earliest possible moment and establish
an unbroken line of Constitutional au-
thority along the whole northern Dor
der after the fall of Ojinaga.
The big armored cruiser South Da-
kota has been placed in reserve at
Puget sound in order to utilize her
personnel to man the smaller gunboats
required on the west coast of Mexico
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Message Flashed to All
Corners Of the Globe.
Gigantic Radio Wireless Tower
AT Arlington in Operation.
Marks Beats Of CIock--aepIles Re.
ceived Almost Immediately.

Washington, Dec. 2t.-Following GUS
tom, Washington tonight observed the
advent of the new year without os-
tentation. With but one exception, the
blueist flash that sparkled and sped
from the top of the great naval radio
towers at Arlington across the land
and seas, telling all within range of
the passing of the old year-the usual
program was strictly followed.
Painstaking preparations had been
made for the wireless new year flash
at Arlington, the naval officers in
charge recognizing the Importance OF
their task 10 the scientific world.
According to schedule the signals
began at 11.55 2. NJ. meridian time.
The beats of the naval observatory
clock backed by the powerful voltage
of the Arlington plant were dispatch
ed in message form. The last beat an
nounced the arrival of the new year.
No sooner had the last beat been
flashed than replies were received from
all quarters. Vessels far in the North
and South Atlantic acknowledged the
receipt of the flashes.
1t was not doubted that Eiffel tow
err in Paris, 5000 miles distant, received
the signals. 1t was believed too, that
they reached the Isthmus of Panama,
the Pacific coast and the Hawaiian
islands.
Tomorrow's principal event of official
color will be a breakfast to the dtplo-
matte corps in the hall of the Americas
at the Pan-American Union building
given by Secretary Bryan and Mrs. Bry-
an. Most cabinet members will be in the
city dining with their friends or families
A mammoth open-air song service led
by chorus of several hundred voices
will sing the old year out on the south
steps of the treasury department facing
the grounds at the back of the White
House The demonstration has been
planned in the hope of supplanting disor-
derby scenes on Pennsylvania avenue
with an orderly celebration of the CON-
ing of the new year. Messages from
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
are to be thrown upon screen.
Secretary Daniels and Mrs. Daniels will
keep open house tomorrow at which they
will be assisted by Admiral Dewey AS
sistant Secretary Roosevelt, Rear Ad-
miral Badger and other high navy Off
Gals and their wives.
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RUSH MARRIAGES TO
EvADE EUGENICS LAW.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 31.-A rush u
evade the new eugenics marriage laI.k
effective tomorrow. made today the
busiest day on record for the Milwau
kee county marriage license clerks. At
the regular closing time, 81 licenses
had been issued, and the office was so
crowded with applicants that it was de-
cided to issue licenses until midnight.
The new law requires thorough
medical examination of both appli-
cants for a license to wed. 1t also stip-
ulates that only So shall be charged by
physicians for making the examination
Many doctors have declared that they
will not make the necessary tests for
this fee.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF
MASS. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
CONFIRMS PPO|NTMENTS.

Boston, Dec. 31.-The nomination of
Superior Court Justice John c. Cros-
by of Pittsfield to be associate JUS
tice of the supreme court was con-
tirmed today at a special meeting Of
the Executive Council. Judge Crosby,
who was waiting in an anteroom, i'm
mediately took the oath of his new
office, thereby creating a vacancy on
the superior court bench, which Gov
ernor F'oss was expected to fill by a
nomination to be presented to the
Council at it's regular session later in
the day.
This was tie last day on which
Governor Foss could make a judicial
nomination, as such appointments
must wait seven days for confirma-
ton, and the next meeting of the
Council will be the last under the Foss
administration.
At the regular meeting of the Coun-
Gil the Governor presented the name
of William Hamilton, an attorney of
Springfield, as Judge Crosby's success
sor George M. Harlow of Boston,
Governor Foss' political secretary, was
nominated a member of the Harbor
and Land Commission.
The Council by vote of to 1 con-
firmed the nomination of Robert A.
Woods as a member of the Boston Ex-
else Commission. The nomination was
opposed by representatives of the
Wine and Spirit Association of Massa-
chusetts. Mr.. Woods has been identi
fled with settlement work in Boston
for many years.
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VERDICT.
Continued from Page One.)

Women's Auxiliary of the Western
Federation Of Miners" said the YER
dict.
THE stampede was caused by some
person or persons unknown to the jury
st this time, raising an alarm Of fire
within the hall"
The jury decided that the evidence
showed that only those possessing I'M
ion cards or vouched for by some
member Of the union were allowed to
enter the place. election Of the charges
that deputy sheriffs, mine guards and
company doctors had held back would
be rescuers was contained In a para
graph commencing the work Of the
men who cleared the stairway Of its
mass Of dead and injured.
Some IS witnesses told their versions
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SUPPORT YACHT TAX
UNDER TARIFF LAW.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Assistant At
torney General Adkins filed in the SUI
preme court to-day the governments
brief supporting the constitutionality
of the section of the Payne-Aldrich
tariff law imposing an annual tax of
81 per ton on foreign built yachts
owned by citizens of the United
States.
Five test suits were filed in inferior
courts to recover unpaid taxes for
1909 and 1910, and in three the statute
was upheld.
The taxes involved range from 1852
upon the yacht of H. Clay Pierce to
s13,601 upon the yacht Of James Cor
don Bennett. About coo other suits aSe
awaiting the supreme courts decision
in the cases. The new tariff law does
not carrx a similar lax
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"FAIREST AND FREEST."
CONTINUED from Page One.)

frank and friendly discussion of all
phases of the situation which the Domin-
ican cabinet sought with the American
minister and the departments represent
atives it was agreed tina, prompt meas
lures should be taken to afford proper
opportunity for the opposition to present
Its protests for consideration by some
competent authorities. The President
Ithereupon issued decree calling a spe-
| sial session of the Dominican Congress
Il Tor Jan to consider the validity of
The elections in contested instances, and
ssued at the same time a proclamation
letting forth the governments desire that
LII factions should subms, their differ
snces to the Congress and should abide
10y it's decision.
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UNDER ERDMAN ACT.
Suggested as Possible Investigation at
Calumet by Federal Govt.

Calumet Mich, Dec. S1.-Federal inter
vention under the amended Erdman act
has been suggested as a means OF set
Ting the copper miners strike by the
Western Federation of Miners
A telegram calling attention to the
possibility of such action was sent to-
day to President Wilson by Q. n. Hilton,
chief of counsel for the Western FEEDER
alton of Miners, as a sequel to the talk
late last night between him and John b.
Densmore, solicitor of the department OF
labor. who is here to find means of set
Ting the controversy.
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ter than slaves TO the macnes they
operate. The 12-hour work mas no
time for recreation, no line Tor
friends; no time for his vii no time
for his children, to whom ! is dull
stranger. who comes andgoes ana
whom they see less freqtntiy ana
know less intimately than leir school
teachers
S. Thurston Ballard ofLouisville,
Ky, a member of the FeGal Indus
trial Relations Commissio who has
an S-hour shift in operaon IN MS
flour mill, cmtended that man DO
ing active or laborious vrk can do
as much in eight hours IS he can
in -"
Other speakers were Joseph P.
Chamberlain, New YOU James M
Lynch, New York; w L. ondholel'
Mishawaka, Ind, and 1Iis. fieuiia
Chicago.
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START EXAMINA TON
OF SIEGEL ACCOUNTS

Boston, Dec 31.-John s. Sheppard, Jr-,
of New York, who with William a. Mar
BILE, also of New York, was named an
cillary receiver for the Henry Siegel Co,
of Boston. arrived here today to super
wise the examination of the company $
accounts.
Mr. Sheppard is engaged in securing a
complete statement here and in New
York of the companies involved in the
receivership. He assumes that there is
no likelihood of the Henry Siegel Co. be-
ing compelled to suspend business pend
ing reorganization.
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WILL TAKE OATH.
Continued from Page One)

Reformatory for girls, who Will be
commissioner of corrections. Robert
Adamson, secretary to Mayors Gaynor
and Kline, and manager OF the tu-
sion campaign, was re-appointed; Z.
j. A Cracke. former naval officer, the
port bridge commissioner and Henry
Bruer, city chamberlain.
Mayor Kline, elected to the board OF
aldermen in November was appointed
as tax commissioner of Brooklyn.
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convinced that the "crumbling' of the
Huerta regime is nearly finished, Mr.
Lind desires to confer with President
Wilson in regard to the course to be
nursued when the end comes.
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Onlv in Railroad Disputes.

Washington. Dec. 31.-The Board of
Mediation and Cancellation under the
amended Erdman act is authorized to act
only in railroad disputes where ques-
tons of interstate commerce are involv-
ed.
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Syracuse 2; Harvard 1.

Syracuse, N Y, Dec 31.-The Syracuse
Hockey Club defeated the team of Har-
ward by a score of to / before a large
crowd here tonight.
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FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.

YOKE OF HoLSTEIN OXEN. NINE
years old, girth feet inches. Good
workers and good beef. ]. f. Wheeler.
North Whjtedeld, Me. janld3ts