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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Two River Drivers
Drowned Thursday

North Stratford, n. H, April pa
Two river drivers employed by the
Connecticut Valley Lumber Co., were
drowned in the Paul stream here late
yesterday afternoon and five others
had narrow escapes from death after
being thrown into the waters while
rolling landings" The drowned were:
Daniel Mcdonald, 40. of Prince Ed
ward Island.
Cosky, age about 40, a native of
Poland, who came here from Boston.
The bodies of the men were recov-
cred late last night after the gates
had been closed and the water drain
ed off. The men were terribly mangled
as legs were broken and the bodies
bore severe cuts and bruises from the
big logs in the river.
Mcdonald and Cosky were thrown
into the stream with five other men
and while their companions were able
to get free from the rolling logs Nc
Donald and Cosky were carried be-
meath the huge timbers and drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
JOURNEY
To VERA CRUZ IS
FULL OF ANXIETY

Vera Cruz, April PA refugee train
form Mexico City, carrying $50 Amer
leans, 100 Germans, 300 Spaniards and
Mexicans and so Englishmen, arrived
here last night under the personal
conduction Of Thomas B. Hohler,
charge d'affaires of the British lega-
ton.
The exodus from the capital was ar
ranged through the joint action of the
British and German diplomatic Off
Gals with the war office. The train
proceeded slowly and with many inter-
ruptions reached the Mexico outposts
at Tejeria at noon, where it was de-
tanned for two hours while a search
was made by the Mexicans for rail-
road officials. four of whom were ar
rested and held until General Mas,
at Soledad, was communicated with
and their release ordered
Those arrested were General Supt.
Comfort, Superintendent of Locomo-
tives Blake, Naval Superintendent of
Locomotives Burke and Gen. Supt.
Rowe, all of whom had been formally
discharged by the Mexican government
when the roads were taken over.
The passengers suffered little incon-
venience, all who desired, being fur
nished with Pullman accommodations
About three miles from Vera Cruz,
section of track nearly a mile long
was found torn up. At this point the
refugees walked, carrying their bag
gage to train on the Vera Cruz end
of the break, which the British, coop
Grating with the Americans, had sent
out to meet the train from Mexico
City. A detachment of British ma
rines, unarmed, acted as escort to the
refugees on this last stage Of their
journey to Vera Cruz
From the refugees it was learned
that on Wednesday there was a rep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Joint Convention of Teachers
OF Sagadah0c and Cumberland
County Is Held in Brunswick

Brunswick, Me-, April 24.-(SpeciaD.
The joint meeting of the Cumber-
land and Sagadahoc Teachers Asso-
Citations held at Memorial hall today
was not only the largest county con-
yention ever held in Maine, but the
program came nearer approaching a
State convention program than ever
before attempted at county conven-
ton. More than 700 teachers from all
parts of Cumberland and Sagadahoc
counties were present so completely
filling Memorial hall that many were
forced to stand in the corridors.
AT the annual business sessions of
the two associations the following Of
ficers were elected:
Cumberland County Association
President, Prescott Keyes of West
brook; vice president, George r.
Gardner of Brunswick; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Florence NJ. Dole of
Portland; executive committee, Louis
b. Farnham of Deering, Miss Gracia
Prescott of South Portland and Miss
Hattie NJ. Weston of Freeport.
Sagadahoc County Association
President, Clarence N. Flood of Bath;
vice president, Cyrus NJ. Kendrick of
Bowdoinham; secretary and treas
urer, Miss Emma L. Shorey of Bath
executive committee, DR.. James S.
Norton of Richmond, Samuel j. Parks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealing in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. April 24-European selling
was largely responsible for a general de-
cline in stocks today. Foreign markets
were nervous over the Mexican crisis and
the depression due to this influence was
increased by the illness of Emperor Fran
els Joseph. Europe unloaded stocks here
steadily until long after the close of
the London market. Selling for foreign
account was variously estimated at &c.
900 to 10000 shares.
The market at the opening followed
the lead of London where prices of Amer
lean stocks were marked down. Trading
during the forenoon was unusually ac-
tive and the market was more unsettled
than at any other time since the begin
ming OF hostilities with Mexico. There
appeared to be a more general fear in
the financial district of a long war, and
fessional selling also was heavy and
during the forenoon quotations were fore
ed down one or two points. y new low
average for the downward swing was
reached.
The lower level attracted investment
buying and led to short coverings. This
increased demand for both accounts
checked the decline and after noon there
was rally. Toward the close, how
ever, prices eased off again.
Canadian Pacific was again thrown
over in large amounts by European ho,d-
ers. and also was sold here by Montreal.
1t was forced down more than five points
and reached the lowest price at which 1t
has sold since it became a 10 per cent.
stock. Its present price is nearly 100
points under the high record made in 1912.
New Haven also developed pronounced
weakness. as did some of the other
stocks, such as Mexican Petroleum,
Smelling and Southern Pacific, which are
particularly affected by the Mexican
trouble.
Bonds were lower, with active selling
of some high grade issues. Total sales,
par value, s., 300 Government bonds
were again depressed. with most pro-
nounced heaviness in Panama 3's. This
issue which lost a point was especially
sensitive owing to the expectation that
if the government should float a war loan
it would be in the form of an Offering of
these bonds United states 2s coupon de-
clined and the as on call. Panama
2's fell ]. United States rs registered de-
clined on actual sales and the IS cou-
pom Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Bradstreet's Trade
Review of Week

New York. April 25.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
In the larger lines of trade-wholesaAa
and manufacturing-the influence of past
and present conservatism in ordering Is
found in complaints of packard BUSH
ness. In wearing apparel at wholesale,
best reports come from the silk and
wooden branches, though cotton wash
fabrics show good activity, while staple
cottons and yarns are quiet. Even m
silk goods irregularity is noted, with
ribbons more active than broad goods for
next season. Wooden dresses and mems
wear mills report operations active but
less certainty is expressed as to bust
ness. Recorders for the heavyweight sea-
son are met with demands for higher
prices owing to the higher range of raw
woods in all markets. Iron and steel are
duh as regards new business, as dull In
fact. as for long time past. Pig iron
is depressed and output is placed at only
half capacity, as compared with three
fifths capacity in finished mills. Finish
ed steel prices are rather unsteady.
Bank clearings aggregate SO, $50, 1856 900, q
gain of 142 per cent. over the same week
in 1913 Outside of New York the totM
is 81, ALB 600, a gain of As per cent
over this week last year
Exports of wheat and flour 2,7649l0
bushels; corn IS, 604 bushels.
Trade in Canada is disappointingly
quiet Ins the East the situation is wait
ing. as it were, for navigation to open.
while in the Northwest dulness is ex.
pected to prevail until spring seeding 10
finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Major Buffers 18th Engagement
And 18th Time Under Enemy's Fire

Major Smediey D. Butler, command
ing one of the battalions of Marines
at Vera Cruz, who were brought from
Tampico to reinforce the first landing
parties, is the son of Representative
Thomas S. Butler of West Chester.
He is known in the Marines as Gin
let Eye" and the Fighting Quaker"
His engagement in the fighting yes
terday marks his 18th expedition and
the 45th time he has been under fire.
Colonel Roosevelt once characterized
Butler as the ideal American SOL
der" He equipped himself and his
men for this particular work by spe-
cial training in Panama. There the
Marines learned to build railroads and
bridges and run locomotives. He in
stituted a school to teach the Marines
Spanish.
In the last 10 days, since Major But
Ter arrived at Mexico, he has travelled
in plain clothes in many sections, and
is familiar with the lay of the land
from Vera Cruz to Mexico City.
Major Butler has the record of the
Pekin and Philippine campaigns, and
the recent rebellion in Nicaragua to
guide him.
At the outbreak of the Spanish War,
when less than II years old, Butler
enlisted in the Marines. He left school
and against the will of his father took
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25

competitive examination for lieu
tenants in the Marine Service and
passed second in a class of more than
200 As second lieutenant Butler
served on Admiral SIMPSONS flag
ship, the New York.
After the war he was assigned to
duty in the Philippines and during
the Boxer troubles in China he was
ordered TO join the Pekin relief COL
umn with Co. A of the same battalion
For gallantry in China he was pro-
NOTED to a. eaptaincy. He was shot
in the thigh at Pekin while support
ing Riley's battery After recovering
he and another officer, Capt. Harding,
carried an injured Marine seven miles,
being forced to drop the injured SOL
der occasionally to defend themselves
from the Cinnamon.
At Tientsin on July 10, 1900, Major
Butler and Captain Lemley were
wounded, Butler in the left leg and
Lemley in the right. They tied their
wounded legs together, and in that way
walked to the hospital.
Butler is said to be the only Ameri-
can soldier upon whom the English
sought to confer the Victorian Cross
for bravery. He rescued an enlisted
man under rain of fire. This Gov
eminent would not permit him to re-
ceive the decoration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Commercial Men
In Bangor in June

Bangor, Me-, April 24-The members
of the United Commercial Travellers
of the New England jurisdiction are
planning on big convention in this
city, June 4, and 6. when it is ex-
pected that from 1900 to 1000 of the
knights of the grip will gather
They are to be the guests of the
Bangor Council, U. c. T.
The opening day will be devoted
almost entirely to the sessions of the
grand council of this jurisdiction. On
Friday the Order of Bagmen, an aux
iliary to the United Commercial Trav-
elers, will be on hand and in the eve
ming they will confer the degree of
the order. In addition they will have
an outdoor parade the same evening.
Saturday will be the Field day at
MaplewoOd park
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25

of Bath and Miss Clare Hussey of
Topsham.
John A. Cone. superintendent of
schools of Brunswick and Topsham
presided at the joint meeting and mu-
sic was furnished by the Brunswick
High School Glee Club, the Bruins
wick High School Orchestra, the
Brunswick High School Quartet and
by Miss Sue winchell, 'cellist.
President William Dewitt Hyde of
Bowdoin College delivered the address
of welcome and the response was by
Hon. Payson Smith, State superin-
tendent of schools. The speakers and
their subjects were as follows:
Dean Sarah Louise Arnold of Sim
mons College, 1.-The Teacher as In
terpreter;" Dr. James. A. Spalding of
Portland Conservation of Vision"
Walter D. Head, principal of the Ha-
verhill, Mass, High school, THE
Elementary School as Seen from the
High School Teachers Point of View"
President William Dewitt Hyde,
Seeds of Morals" President Harry
Garfield of Williams College, 1.-The
Teachers Greatest Task" and DR..
David Snedden, commissioner of edu
cation for Massachusetts, Some Prob
lens Involved in Rendering Public
Education More Efficient"
After the meeting the Bowdoin Col
lege faculty rendered a reception to
the speakers and teachers at the
Alumni room, Hubbard hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
TESTIMONY GIVEN
FAVORS The TOLLS
EXEMPTION CLAUSE

Washington. April 24.-Additional
testimony in favor of toll exemption
for American coastwise vessels was
presented today to the Senate inter
oceanic canals committee.
Mayor Donnelly of Trenton. n. j.,
heading a delegation from the Tren-
ton Chamber of Commerce, stated that
Trenton's capital was preparing to in
vest in ships if the exemption re-
manned.
William H. Randall, president of the
Emory Steamship Co. of Boston. said
his company six months ago began to
build two ships to carry lumber from
Washington state to Boston, but ii
the exemption was removed the COM
pany would find it necessary to put
the boats into other trade and carry
British Columbia lumber to Boston in
foreign bottoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25

etition of street demonstrations by
mobs, such as had also occurred earlier
in the week. In Cinco De Mayo ave-
nue., one of the principal streets, an
American flag was thrown to the
ground in front of a procession and
trampled over by the demonstrators, 1t
was then dragged out and the per
Torrance repeated. Later it was torn
to shreds amid the yells of the crowd
and handclappings from spectators in
windows and balconies.
A small gathering of Mexicans at
the American embassy corner Tues
day night listened to speeches from
street orators. The crowd, however,
was orderly, probably because a heavy
guard of police was on duty there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Boston Produce Market.


Boston. April ~
Quotations on -four, grain. millfeed
meal, hay and straw are strictly whole
sale for carload lots to jobbers. All othbz
quotations represent sales to the re-
tailers.)
BEEF-Whole cattle 13Ml3A.
BRAN--2725q2715.
BUTTER-Northern 25an26a; western 4
d253.
CHEESE-New York twins 76A
EGGS-Choice 240f25; western 20Q22
FLOUR-Mill shipment, spring patentG
4S5@59o.
HAY-No. l grade 2250G23
thanksgiving 13A
LARD-Pure liz.
MIXED FEED-2SG305O.
OATS-No. clipped white 46t
PORK-Medium backs %
POTATOES--White 1S5G190 per two-bu.
bag.
SUGAR-Granulated, 90 Dbl. lots, 405.r
VEAL-10415.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Believes Thoughtful Europe
Approves the U. S. Policy

Paris, Aril 24.-Sir Edward Grey, the
British foreign secretary, on several
occasions during his visit to Paris
with King George and ueen Mary, in
the course of private conversations
said he believed the United States was
undertaking a work in Mexico of
which thoughtful opinion in Europe
approved.
Nothing has been disclosed of the
conversation between Premier Doum-
cirque and Sir Edward Grey upon the
international situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
New York Produce Market.

FLOUR-Steady.
WHEAT-Spot steady: No hard wig.
ter 1o15 elf New York; No. red 1854 ele'
vator: No northern Duluth 102 and No
l northern Manitoba l01i fob afioat open
ing navigation.
elf TO arrive
OATS-Spot quiet.
PORK-Barely steady.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Easy; middle west 1000.
BUTTER-Steady and unchanged; 70
ceipts 5iss tubs.
EGGS-Firm; receipts 1902 cases
fresh gathered extras %; storage packet
firsts eos121b; do. regular packed 1af
fresh gathered seconds istG19h; state. Pa
and nearby hennery browns 21a422; do
gathered browns and mixed colors 209zl
POTATOES-Steady and unchanged
SUGAR-Raw firm: molasses 236; cen
trifugal sol; refined steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Emperor Joseph's Rest
Disturbed by Coughing

Vienna, April 24.-The rest of En-
peror Francis Joseph was disturbed
against last night by constant cough
ing, according to the official report
issued by his physicians today. 9th
erwise there is no change in the aged
monarch's condition. His appetite,
strength and general condition, it is
declared, are quite satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Anti-Suffragists Ready
To Serve as Women Do

Washington, April 24.-President
Wilson today received the following
telegram
AT meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the National Association OPP
posed to Woman Suffrage, held in
New York April %, the following res
olution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that we believe in leav-
ing the decision of the policy Of peace
or war to the men of the nation. In
case of war we stand ready to render
such service as women have always
rendered in such emergency.
(SigneO
MRS. G. DODGE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Large Shipment of Explosives

Stony Point, N. Y, April 24-The
largest shipment of explosives and
ammunition since the Spanish-Ameri
can War left the Iona Island naval
arsenal yesterday. The consignment of
powder. shells and explosives, weigh
ing about 100000 pounds, was convey
ed on tugboats to warships stationed
at the New York navy yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April "a
Wheat prices turned downward today
on account of fairly general rains supple
menting the much-needed moisture re
ceiyed during the previous "a hours Sell
ing, however, was not at all aggressive
and the market closed steady at tosa
net decline. Other leading staples, too
all showed a setbaek-corn g4s to sQ3
oats a shade to 1, and provisions to
20 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Rear Admiral MIR Winslow
Raises Flag on New York

New York, April 24.-Rear Admiral
Cameron MGR. Winslow today raised
his flag on the new uper-Dreadnought
New York, the flagship of the special
service squadron which yesterday was
ordered to proceed to Mexican wa
ters. The New York and the Texas are
due to leave the navy yard tomorrow
The New York has just been placed
in commission and as yet has not had
her shaking down."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
New York Cotton Market.

New YORK, April "a
Galveston steady, 13 1-16. New Orleans
steady, 13s; Savannah steady. lSt
Charleston steady. 13s; Memphis staedy
13s.
Net receipts for seven days S4.92S.
Exports to Great Britain 5o.1I2; Il
France 1854; to the Continent Al ,2S3: Il
Japan 1176
Stock 679.Sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago, April 24N
HOGS-Reeelpts 12.0o0; strong; bulk Of
sales S60lfS65.
cATTLE-Receipts 1000; steady: beevsA
T10d935.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000; generally steady;
natives 520de65; yearlings 570Q74o; native
lambs 615GS10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
Portsmouth Company
Goes to New York

Portsmouth, N. H., April 24.-Orders
received at the navy yard tonight di
rected a company of marines to pre-
pare for active service at once. The
company will leave tomorrow for New
York. 1t is understood that it will be
assigned to the battleship New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25

While there are no reliable statis-
tics of the pastoral industry in Bra
I'll it is estimated that there are thirty
million cattle in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
BUSINESS CARDS.
Williamson. Burleigh & Mclean
couNsELoRs-AT-LAW.

Joseph Williamson, Granite Bank Bldg.
Ernest l.. Mclean. Augusta. Me.
Sanford L. Fogg, Telephone 240
Rurleigh Martin
once hours. "a N. to P. "A:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25
New York Money Market.

New York, April "a.
Mercantile paper 3aG4 per cent
Sterling exchange firm; 6O-day piiN
1885 demand 4S7 AS. .,
Commercial bills 4Sis.
Bar silver $50.
Mexican dollars 45S
Government bonds weak.
Railroad bonds easy.
CAN money steady, 1ada per cent; rub
ing rate H. last loan Il, closing l11ls.
Time loans strong; GO days 3, 30 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-25

Spelling Pronunciation
fdcHucd OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. GacnOoka
Sierra Mojada Sierra Mohada
FL CHluO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FL CneenC
Saltilia SoltaaIvo
Garcia uar+bAaar
Iehuantepec ........... TeenaWatepeck
Morales Moraylos
LdcatelcO .................s... nakalalkO
Ciudad Guzman. Theeoodath Guthman
Cullacan ...................h ooleeahcan
ManZanlilo ............... Manthaneelyo
Tehuacan ..................Tee hooahcan
Topic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Taypik
Gomez Palacio...... Hometh Palatheeo
Rio Grande ............... Reeo Granday
1dpdliefO ...f.................h aDalyarO
CerrO OOrdO ............-.. Inerro GordO
NicHodcan ..................-M eekoakan
Ioluca Observation-Disclosures. Tolooka
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New England Building Operations.

Compiled by the F. w. Dodge Company.A
Contracts awarded to "
Evening star., 1914-12-22
$3.50 Bed Comforts
at Sligo

72xS0 Extra Large Size Bed Com
forts, covered with twilled sateen
and best grade silkolines, in light
and dark colorings. Filled with
best white cotton. Heavy weight,
that will keep you snug and warm
on the coolest nights.
Evening star., 1914-12-22

Mission Design Fumed
Oak-finish Rocker; very
large and comfortable
and strongly made.
Worth S4.S5. Sale price,
$2.95.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-23

Furniture" G. Ellingwood Rich. (Mof-
fat, Yard and Company
principles OF Composition and Litera-
ture." Robert Huntington Fletcher, Phi. D.
tThe A. 5. Barnes Company. New York;
Crawford" Mrs. Gaskell. edited by Helen
pany.)
The National Association OF Corporation
Schools First Annual Convention" (The
Trow Press, New York;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-23

II is engaged in is so picturesque and
the regeneration OF the parts OF Latin
America that II has touched Is so start
ling that the reader will enjoy the book
The illustrations are numerous and
good, the maps are excellent The book
should interest every one who has ever
eaten banana, and brings home the
ease with which visit may be made to
the romantic waters and shores that the
buccaneers frequented.
Visitors to the south OF France who
care more for botany than for the ables
at Monte Carlo will find 1t convenient to
take with them II. Stuart Thompson's
"Flowering Plants of the Riviera" Gong-
mans. Green and Company. This is a
classified descriptive list OF all the
flowers that may be found i'm the French
Riviera and as far as San Reno. 1t Is
Illustrated with many colored plates.
The Introduction on the vegetation by 4.
G. Tansley. who gives special attention
to the trees. is very pleasant
An account OF THE Education of
Women In Japan by Margaret T.. Bur-
ton 'Fleming II. Revell Company, is
written from the missionary point of
view. The author describes the Govern
ment schools and private establishments
also and gives her views of the pros
poets OF woman in Japan.