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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
$4,000 Fire Loss
In MillinOCket.

Millinocket. Ne, Jan. 12.-Fire early
Monday gutted the store of Jones
Bros. in the G. w. Stearns & Co. block
here and caused damage from smoke
and water to a number of the other
tenants. The loss, which will not ex-
ceed $4,000, is covered by insurance
The cause of the fire is mystery, al
though it is believed that it may have
been due to a carelessly thrown ci-
garette butt.
The flames were first discovered in
Jones Bros. store shortly before 4
o'clock Monday morning. The estab-
lishment, which handles teas, coffees,
cigars and tobacco, was gutted before
the firemen, who did admirable work,
WEI able to get the flames under con-
troll For time from $4,000 to $50, 600
worth of property was threatened,
but the fire was soon checked with
chemicals and a small amount of wa
ter. The damage at the Jones Bros
store will be the heaviest.
j. A. Gonyer's stock of mems cloth
ing and furnishings was damaged by
cmoke to the extent of between $1,000
and $4,000. The post office fixtures were
smoked up considerably and so were
the offices of Dr. w. MacKay and
Judge George W. Stearns and Folsom 6
barber shop. All of the loss is covered
by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
GERMAN EMPEROR
LAbORER IN WOODS.

Potsdam, Germany, Jan. 12.-Empe-
ror William for several days past has
Joined the day laborers in saving and
splitting wood on the Imperial estate
surrounding Sans Souci Palace. He
was advised by his physicians to take
q course of manual labor and every
forenoon he spends in the grounds
working zealously with one or another
Of the laborers.
His Majesty is said to take great
pride in piling the fuel into neat heaps
which he then presents to the laborer
for use in his home.
Spectators say the Emperor wields
the hatchet with his wonted energy,
while the Empress often looks on and
5okingly checks the work he accom-
plishes. The Emperor's aides de
camp are occasionally called upon to
assist in the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
GLYNN REFUSES PARDON.
District Attorney Does Not Approve
Absolute Pardon for Tolman.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 12.-Governor
Glynn today refused finally to pardon
D. H. Tolman. the convicted New
York money lender.
District Attorney Whitman refused
to say that he favored an absolute
pardon, and this was the chief cause
for the failure to obtain the prison.
er's release. The Governor requires the
Endorsement of the trial judge and
the prosecutor in every case where he
exercises clemency.
The Governor said in a statement
that the amount of Indebtedness which
would be cancelled by the notes Toll
man promised to destroy if released
and the number of people who would
be benefited would be based on guess
work Tolman's offer of a bond as
guarantee of his sincerity was worth
less, added the Governor.
THE acceptance of such a PROPOSE
ton would open the way for men OF
means to secure a pardon that is not
open to poor men," he said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
CAPITAL JoTTlNes.

investigation by the Interstate Com
merce Commission of whether any rail-
roads have favored the United States
Steel Corporation with illegal rebates,
was proposed Monday by Senator Lane
of Oregon. He asked immediate pas
sage for his resolution but it was car
ried over until Tuesday.
The "open gate" resolution to make
the Constitution amendable by state
action without initiative action in
Congress. proposed by Senator Cum
minis, was voted down Monday by the
judiciary committee. Mr.. Cummins,
making minority report, however
will urge the Senate to adopt and sent
it to the states for ratification.
Any alien laborer, who within the
year previous to his admission to the
United States had not earned 30 per
cent. of the wages paid in this coun-
try for the same work would be ex-
cluded from the United States, by a
bill introduced Monday at Washington
by Representative Gillett of Massa-
chusetts. It is designed to bar cheap
foreign labor.
Julian Hawthorne's charges against
the management of the Atlanta peni-
tentiary were not sustained in a re-
port of special investigation by DR..
A. J. McElway. submitted Monday to
Attorney General McReynolds. Ale
cations by Hawthorne and Represen-
tative Howard involving Warden Moy-
er, his rules and discipline, were de-
clared to be without good foundation.
Senator Overman, who headed the
committee which investigated Presl-
dent Wilson's charge Of "a numerous
and insidious lobby" introduced
bill Monday embodying his own views
for the regulation of lobbyists. Defin-
ing what is lobbying, it speclfies that
no attempt shall be made to influence
legislation except by appearances
before committees of Congress or in
written arguments submitted by Con-
gressmen.
Through investigation of strike con
ditions in the copper mines In the Cal
umet Hancock and South Range dis
tricts of Michigan, was proposed IN
resolution Monday by Senator AS
hurst of Arizona. 1t would direct thu
Senate education and labor COMMITTEES
To ascertain: Relations between EN-
ployers and employees. so FAR as the!
have to do with the present troubles
the justice and reasonableness of
minimum wage and other demands O
the strikers; original investments ant
profits of the companies; whether EN-
ployers or employees have declined ar
bitratlon; whether peonage is main
tanned or access to post offices Is pre-
vented; whether immigration law
have been violated; whether persons
have been punished in violation Of Law
and whether there is a combination IL
the mining district in restraint o
1 trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
A RECREATION BUILDING
FOR U. S. ENLISTED MEN.

Washington, Jan. PA big reerea-
tion building for the enlisted men of
the navy at the United States naval
station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
where some times 10000 men are sta
toned with the Atlantic feet, is plan
ned by the navy department. Chairman
Padgett of the House committee on
naval affairs, and Rear Admiral Bad
ger. -in-ehief of the At
lantic fleet, are in accord on the ne
cessity of a $4,000 recreation building
there, with broad verandas with one
large room for a general meeting
place, with writing and reading rooms,
and with provisions for moving pic
lures, minstrel shows and other enter
tainments. Admiral Badger declares
that htese recreation plans are essen
tia! to the health, comfort and .efficien-
ey Of the men. se7s8ts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
SPRINGFIELD RESOLUTIONS.
Board of Trade Suggestions for UP
building NJ. e. Railroads.

Springfield. Mass. JAM E-Ihe oirec-
tors of the Springfield board OF trade TO-
day passed a series of resolutions pear
ing upon the upbuilding of the railroads
In New England. Among the resoiu-
tions were the following: Resolve that
the United States government should es-
tablish at once a more equitable basis OF
payment to railroads for carrying the
parcel post and that we request repre-
sentatives in Congress to use influence 10
bring about this adjustment and
Be it further resolved that the House
should be willing to recognize the exist
ing conditions and to cooperate to the
fullest extent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
ELLIOTT SAYS TROLLEY
LINES ALL INCLUDED.

New York, Jan. 12.-Howard Elliott,
chairman of the board of directors OF
the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad, returned from Wash
ington this morning and went into
conference with the roads attorneys
on the subject of the agreement
reached with Attorney General Nc
Reynolds for the dissolution and re-
organization of the New Haven sys-
tenn. He at once set at rest the ques-
ton of whether the agreement includ-
ed the separation of part or all the
New Haven's trolley lines.
Tt certainly includes all of them,
he said.
Mr.. Elliott expects to be in daily
conference with the attorneys and 9TH
er officials of the road until Thursday,
when he will present an official report
on the dissolution plans to the execu-
tive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
CHINESE STOWAWAYS
ON BOARD STEAMER.

New York, Jan. 12.--After search
lasting Is hours, II. r. Sisson' lnspec.
tor in charge of the Chinese bureau OF
the immigration service, brought 10
light late today six Chinese stowaWays,
who had passed 10 days in the poller
valve room of the freight steamer Mas
sarequa. They had suoslsteo auIhie
the trip from Puerto. Mexico. on a
few handsful of rice and the dripping
of condensed steam. Two of the chi
nese we're so weak that medical atten,
tion had to be given them while All
were on the verge of physical collapse
as the result of their confinement
which has an atmosphere OF never less
than 125 degrees Fab. and no Veh'll-
attion. None of the stowaways mad
partaken of food during the three days
the steamer has been tide up here The
Chinese will be taken back to Puerto
Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Cascade Grange.

The following officers were installed
at Cascade Grange by d. e. Foster of
Augusta: Master, T. Fl, Hersom: over
seer, Oral Wheeler; lecturer, Mrs. Sadie
Reed; steward, Ernest Bowden, assist
ant steward, Ernest Oliver; chaplain,
Lottie Jensen: treasurer f. Fl. AxteH:
secretary, Mrs. Ella oliver; gate keep
er, Otto Bowden; Ceres, Mrs. T. H.
Hersom; Pomona, Mrs. Oral Wheeler;
Flora, Mrs. F. l.. Bickford; lady assist
ant steward, Miss Eva Upper. After
the installation an Oyster supper was
served by the ladies. Next Saturday
evening the First and Second degrees
will be conferred on a class of IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
PROBABLE DROWNING.
Motorboat Washed Ashore Discioses
Accident OF Long Island.

Boston. Jan. 12.-The probable
drowning of one man and the mar
row escape of another became known
tonight when a motorboat was wash
ed ashore on Long Island. Niles Olson,
who was in the boat was unconscious
from cold and exposure. After being
revived at the City hospital on the is
land he said that he and another man
whose name he could not give. had
been sent out by a ship repairing con-
Germ to do some work on a vessel IN
the harbor. He could not explain what
had happened, nor did he know his
companions fate. 1t is supposed the
other man was washed out of the boat
by the high seas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
coLDEsT IN RHODE ISLAND.
7o-MiIe Gale with Thermometer a
Zero,

Providence, r. l., Jan. 12.-AIl Rhode
Island was held tonight in the grip of the
coldest day of the season, which during
the afternoon was accompanied by a
northwest gale blowing at the rate OF 20
miles an hour Late reports from out
lying sections of this city showed tenn
peratures varying from one to four above
zero
along the waterfront, the hurricane held
many schooners and barges at anchor in
the lower harbor, tugs being unable to
tow them against the wind.
Several fires broke out in various sec
tions of the city during the evening and
the total loss was large. Extensive dam
age was also reported from different
parts of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
PRESIDENT GILMORE BUSY.
Head Of Federal League Guest Of Buff
falc Supporters.

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan. 12-James A. Gill
more, president of the Federal League,
who is visiting the cities comprising the
eastern district of the league circuit,
was the guest of Buffalo supporters of
the league today. A dinner was given in
his honor, attended by men of high fl
nancial standing in the community.
President Gilmore outlined the work
that had been. done up to the present
time in the formation of the league in
the various cities.
1--WE shall have no trouble in getting
all the players we want" said President
Gilmore when questioned. as to the report
that the league was turning to Cuba in
it's hunt for men.
Mr. Gilmore left tonight for Pittsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Golf at Pinehurst, N. c.

Pinehurst, n. c., Jan. 2.-Ninety- six
sards were returned by field of more
han 100 in todays qualification round of
.he annual tournament of the Winter
Golf League. Six divisions qualifying
'or the match play rounds will continue
,lay through Friday. Heading the quail
Ecation round was r. NJ, Purves of the
koodland, Mass. club, with card of SS.
In the qualification round of the wo-
hens division Mrs, George C. Dutton
If Belmont. Mass. tied for the gross
lcore with Mrs. Herbert L. Jillson of the
3elheim Cuntry Club of New Hampshire.
ars. Dutton won the afternoon play-off.
Mrs H. Walker of boston won the net
rophy with a card of 73-28-45.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
N. H. PrOhibitiOnists
Name Candidates.

Concord. n. H., Jan. 12.-Candidates
were nominated and platform adopt
ed at the state convention of the Pro-
hibition party here today. Rev. Jason
H. Bliss of Hooksett was nominated
for United States senator; Rev. Aiva
II. Morrill, of Franklin for Governor;
Ralph E. Morss of Exeter for Congress
in the 1st District and Samuel I. Noyes
of Colebrook for Congress in the End
District. The platform contained q ar
tieles covering national and state is
sues 1t recommends that no more pub
lie money be expended for the erc-
ton of new armories and that the sv-
eral ornamental and useless military
offices which now carry with them a
salary, be abolished"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Connecticut Auto Assn withdravs

New Haven, CT, Jan. 12.-The Con-
nectlcut Automobile Association at its
annual meeting here today withdrew
Its membership from the National or
senlzation claiming that the state was
not giving proper representation al
the recent annual meeting of the ma
tionai body and also that the dues arc
out OF all proportion to the benefits
derived
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
= AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA.
''aaf'ee raieiogue, Frances Choice L
succeed Delcasse.

aris' Jan. 12.-Maurice Palelogue.
chlei OF the Department of Political
Analrs at the French foreign office
was today appointed French ambas,
sador to Russia in succession -
iheophiie Deicasse, who has resigned
Ia order to re-enter French home pol
itics. Po'-
NJ. Deicasse did not resign his men,
pership or the Chamber of Deputies
when he was saappointed ambassador to
Russia on Feh--20, 1913, as he expect
ed to ren1ain1sat, st. Petersburg for
only few months during which time
ne intended to devote himself to draw
ing closer the relations between Rus
sia and France.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Convict Stripes to
Be Eliminated.

New York, Jan. 12.-The convict stripe
is to be eliminated from the city prison
during the Mitchell administration accord
ing to Catherine Davis. the mayors cor
rections commission, who made her nrst
visit to Blackwelrs island today.
ayou can't reform a woman in bed
ticking" she said. "A woman always
has more self-respect when she mas Oh
her best clothes"
Gingham, cut in modern styles, Will ais
place the present material worn by wo'
men prisoners, Miss Davis said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
VOLCANO BURIES VILLAGES.
Work of Rescuing Japanese lnhabi
tants Is Difficult.

Toxic, Japan, Jan. ia series of $50
slight earthduakes in rapid succession
shook the town of Kagoshima, at the
southern end of the Island of Kiushiu,
today and were followed by the erup-
ton or a. volcano on Sakura, a small
Island In the Gulf of Kagoshima,
where two villages were buried in
ashes.
Ihe work of rescuing the inhabi-
tants OF Sakura by boats across the
intervening miles of water from Ka-
sosh'ma Is, extremely difficult
Ashes have fallen all day in Kagosfi-
ma itself and telegraphic communica.
tlon with the capital is interrupted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Plea for Half Holidays.

Boston, Jan. IA Saturday halt
holiday and eventually a Wednesday
half holiday are economic and indus
trial demands of our modern iife." de-
clared the report of the directors of the
Lords Day League of New England
at its annual meeting today.
Protest was made against the formal
opening of the Panama canal on Sun
day and against the new Connecticut
Sunday laws.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
williams Contract Signed.

New York, Jan. 12.-President Far
rell of the New York American League
club received today the signed con-
tract of Harry Williams, the first
baseman who was purchased from the
Galveston, Texas, League club early
last August.
The club today released Pitcher Pad
1y Martin TO the New London club of
the Eastern Association. Martin was
with Jersey City for time last year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Gen. Beal Command installation.

General Beal Command, No. 23, U. V
u, held it's regular meeting Monday
evening in Grand Army hall and aft
er the regular order of business, Past
Colonel Charles c. Sewell installed the
following officers elect: Col Albert S.
Gerry, 1t. Col, Elmer Hayes; major,
Edwin G. Preater; surgeon, William
A. Case: chaplain, Charles ]. New
ton; quartermaster, Oakman F. Gid
den officer of the day, Waldo B.
Keene, and officer of the guard, Will
liam J. Doyle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
WOMEN WILL ASSIST.
Democratic Nat. Committee to Have
Co. operation Of the Woman's DEM
ocratic League.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The Democratic
national committee will have the active
cooperation Of the Womens National
Democratic League in the campaign of
1916 Decision to assist the committee
in its work has been reached by the
executive board of the women's organiza-
ton, which has just concluded it's meet
ings here.
The Women's League will work under
the immediate direction of the national
committee. They plan to perfect organ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Fear Gill=Netter
Has Been Lost.

Gloucester, Mass, Jan. 12.-Revenue
cutters and life savers were asked to
be on the lookout for the gill-netter
Sunficwer. which put out before the
storm broke today and had not been
reported tonight. Relatives of the five
men on board expressed the fear that
the boat had been either swamped or
blown out to sea by the off shore gale
Water front men said there was the
possibility that the power boat had
been able to make Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Chances at Hospital.

The following changes took place
Monday at the hospital: William
Lind, on extra duty there, has been
taken up as sick.
Henry Peacock, who has been re-
ceiving treatment in the hospital has
been detailed on extra duty there.
John ]. Hardy, of Co. K, has been
detailed on extra duty in the hospital
Frank ]. Higgins has recovered from
his illness and has been sent from
the hospital to Co B.
George Wilson, Co. B, John Burns
Co. C, David Cohey, Co B, and Har-
old A. Ropach and William H. Cook OF
Co. C, have been admitted to the hos
pitaI for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Young Giants All Signed.

New York, Jan. 12.-The New York
National League Baseball Club today
received the signed contract of Catch
er Elmer Johnson, drafted from the
Omaha Club. Secretary Foster an
nounced that all the young Giants had
now signed contracts for next season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Albert w. Martin.

Boston, Jan. 12.-Albert w. Martin,
former superintendent Of the Boston
division of the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroad and manager OF
the Boston Terminal Co, which con-
trolls the South Station, dropped dead
tonight on street car. Mr.. Martin had
been / nthe service of the New Haven
road "A years when he retired two
years ago. He was 81 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt Preple.
Peter Tatroe reported Monday IRON
a furlough passed with relatives IL
Lynn.
Frank A. Kendall of Wellfieet, Mass.
late Navy, Spanish War, has peer
admitted to the Branch.
Calvin Fuller of North Stratford, n
H, late Co. e, VT. Inf, former
member of the Branch, was Monday
re-admitted.
Two members were on Monday
granted furloughs: William c. Higgins
to Paris and John Tracy to Brooklyn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Application from 1900 Banks.

Washington, Jan. 12.-More than 1900
banks now have applied for membership
in the new federal reserve system and
scores of letters containing legal appli-
cations from other banks reached the
treasury department today. Every Sec
ton of the country is represented on the
list
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13

The British schooner Gienafton, aban-
doned and burned to the main deck, was
picked up afre in the Gulf of Mexico
and towed to Tampa, Fla, by the reve-
nue. cutted Miami. which reported her
arrival Monday to Acting Commandant
Emery at revenue cutter headquarters. II
is reported that an unknown merchant
man. finding the Glenafton a derelict, set
her afire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Cleveland Explosion Hurts Score

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 12-An explosion
OF sewer gas in a conduit belonging to
the Cleveland Telephone Co., on Onta-
rio street and Central avenue TODAY
caused considerable damage to adjoin.
ing buildings and slight injuries TO a
score OF persons. There were no fatal
tiles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
LIVE Wire Stars Fire.

Bristol, r. L., Jan. 12.-While a 10
mile gale was at its height tonight "a
trolley pole was blown down in the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad yards and the live wire set
fire to a freight car. Before the flames
We're extinguished half of the carload
of rubber goods was destroyed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Brig Motley Is Safe.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 12-The American
brig Motley. the last of the fleet unac-
counted for since the Gulf storm of
Christmas day. has arrived safe in Tam
pico, Mex, nine days overdue accord
ing to cablegram received here today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Ezra MidkiH Signs.

Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 12.-Ezra Mid
kiff. the only reported "holdout" of
the Baltimore International League
Club, today signed contract with
that club. 1t was reported that the
Kansas City Federal Club had made
a tempting offer to Midkif.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Shipping News.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 12.--Arrived:
Steamers Linda Fell (Br), Boston;
Virginia (Austrian), do; Astarte (Br),
Louisburg, c. B.; latter sailed to re-
turn. Schooners Annie Gus, Beverly;
Eliza, Lavensaler, coastwise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Blizzard In New York.

Syracuse, N. T., Jan. 12.-Blizzard
conditions prevail tonight throughout
central and northern New York. The
snow fall is the heaviest in years and
shows no signs Of abatement
Local and interurban trolley traffic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Score Injured in Collision.

Waterbury. CT, Jan. ia score of
,ersons were more or less injured today
b rear-end collision between two troll
ey cars af Wateryille. Both cars were
rowded, No one was fatally hurt. Two
Injured were sent to the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13

grees above zero and was still drop
ping. The wind blew so miles an hour
during the day, casting several barges
on the flats.
A maximum velocity of 72 miles was
recorded at Highland light, in the vi
cinity of which fleet of schooners
after trying unsuccessfully to make an
casting, scurried for shelter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Merry Del Val to
Succeed Rampolla.

Rome, Jan. 12.-The Pope has ap-
pointed Cardinal Merry Del Val areh-
nriest of ST. Peters, to succeed the late
Cardinal Rampolla, according to the
official announcement made tonight. "A
deputation of the Canons of st. Peter
was received in audience by the Pope
this afternoon and discussed with the
PontiN the appointment of the new
arch priest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13

,zations of Democratic women in every
state This work is to be carried on
mainly through state vice presidents,
MANY of whom have just been appointed.
Mrs. Obadiah Gardner represents the
State of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-13
Seven Inches of Snow in Montreal.

Montreal, Jan. 12-Seven inches of
snow fell between midnight and noon
today, and decline of the thermom-
eter to seven degrees below zero have
given this city it's first real taste OF
winter weather this season. The storm
came as a boon to the unemployed,
as hundreds of them have been given
work removing the snow.