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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
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Day in Congress.
IN SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Met at noon.
Glass Senatorial case was up for
final disposition.
Senator Norris introduced resolu-
ton to have the Interstate Commerce
Commission reopen it's investigation
of New Haven Railroad affairs.
Mr.. Boran introduced a resolution
setting out that government by court
martial is ''indefensible and intoler-
able"
Passed a resolution by Senator Cum
minis calling on the President for the
report of the Panama Claims Commits
sion.
Action on Glass case put over until
Wednesday. te.-at
Adjourned at $50 until noon Wednes-
day. 4E sa 1slss
IN HOUSE.
Met at II A. NJ.
Debate on the immigration bill re-
,sumed with Representative Burnett
forcing calls for a quorum before TAX
ing up the Hayes amendment for ex-
clusion of Asiatics.
Seth Low of New York testified be-
fore the judiciary committee on the
administration trust bills.
President wilson forwarded invita-
tions to send delegates to the Inter
national Dairy Congress at Berne and
the National Congress on Occupational
Diseases at Vienna.
Vote On Burnett immigration bill
postponed until Wednesday.
Adjourned at 6.10 P. M. to II A. M.
Wednesday, t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
PITTSFIELD.

Mrs Elwin Seekins of Portland, who
was called to Bangor Sunday on ac-
count of injuries to Mr.. Seekins. who
was injured in the freight train wreck,
arrived here Monday evening and left
/ Tuesday for a short visit in West
| Pittsfield with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, A A. Hill Mr.. Seekins, who was
! fireman on one of the trains, was
thrown against the boiler and was bu-
ried under a mass of coal. Although
/ his injuries are very severe hopes are
entertained that they will not prove
/ fatal.
P. E. !Dinsmore of Bucksport, at one
time a resident of this town, has re-
turned home, after short visit here
with his niece, Mrs. j. c. Connor
William Gray met with bad acci-
dent Tuesday afternoon by being
thrown out on Park street, while
driving. He received injury to his arm
and shoulder.
The weeks observance of the Cen
tral Maine Christian Endeavor Union
! opened Monday at the Free Baptist
church with a good attendance. About
/ So from out of town were present, rep
resenting Newport, East Newport, Co
rinna. Dexter and Clinton. The pro-
gram opened at o'clock with a song
service, followed by conservation
meeting, led by Rev. c. w. Doe of
Dexter At 4 o'clock an address was
given by Rev r. L. Olds of Dexter,
who also spoke in the evening. A sup
per was served to about 100. TUESDAY
evening a social was held. The pro-
gram will continue each evening our
ing the remainder of the week.
Attorneys j. w. Manson and ii. H.
Coolidge went to Auburn Iuesoay,
where they will appear in the case OF
Bert Austin vs. Mrs. Harriet ruler
Baker of Hartland
Mr. and Mrs Fred Lancaster OF
Weir, n. H., are guests of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lancaster. for a
few days Mr. Lancaster was ous-
iness caller in Bangor Tuesday ana
Mrs. Lancaster went to Guilford Tor
brief visit. &e
Charles Hurd, a local milk dealer,
met with bad loss Tuesday morning
bv losing about $50 quarts OF milk
and cream, with bottles and having
his cart demolished as result OF MS
horse becoming frightened OF WOOD
saving machine and running away.
The horse was not injured. Mr. Hurd
was delivering milk in house when
the horse started.
C. A. Stevens left Monday for Bos-
ton on business.
The second in series Of Medal
speaking contest given under the aus
pices of the local w. c. T. U. Will be
held Friday evening at the Methodist
church. The contestants will be pu-
nils at the Grammar. school. y -
Frank A. Hackett is in Boston on
Miss Esther Gilman, State organizer
of the w. c. T. u, will be in Pittsf1eld
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. $40, in the
interests of the Union.
A game of basketball will be played
in Union hall Saturday evening be-
tween the teams Of Pittsfield A. A. and
Bangor Y. M. C. A. The Bangor team
won here last Saturday evening in a
game with NJ. C. l. and much interest
is manifested in the outcome Of the
! coming 6ama.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Defer Sentence of
William Willett.

New York, Feb. s.-The sentencing OF
William Willett, Jr, former congress
man convicted of paying bribe Tor
a supreme court nomination To Joseph
Cassidy, erstwhile Democratic leader
of Queens. was deferred today until
tomorrow. Then he probaoiy VIII NC
sentenced along with Cassidy. convict
ed last night of receiving the prlpe'
and Louis T. Walton, Jr., the go-oe-
tween, also found guilty All race
maximum penalty of two years IN
prison and $4,000 fine.
Justice Jaycox in deferring Willetts
sentence today said he had received
hundreds of letters asking for clemency
in the prisoners behalf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

L. J. Wyman mas his mill completed
and is saving, doing good work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Cunliff of Nor
ridgewock were the guests Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cunliff.
Miss Dora Lawrence is confined to
the house with a cold.
Fred Thompson is still confined TO
his home with the grip. ~
Miss Eula Bigelow left Sunday for
a weeks visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Chester Haynes iE Madison.
John Downs has sold his farm to C.
s. Homes Mr.. Down has bought the
pretty residence of Lon Groves in the
village.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

CENTRE--Willard lockwood OF
WaterwiHea was the weekend guest of
his mother, Mrs. Ellen lockwood.
Miss Marion Slyeeper, o. G. s., IA.
was at home for the weekend and en-
tertained her friend, Miss Anna Saw
age.
Herbert E. Wadsworth started for
the West Sunday evening on busi-
ness trip.
The Mission Study Glass will meet
at the vestry Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. at $50 o'clock. Roll call will be
answered by any interesting mission
airy event. A review of the study of
Mexico will be taken up. Mrs. Anna
Richmond will read a paper and the
regular business will be attended to.
An oyster supper will be served and it
is hoped all the ladies will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
SMITHFlELD.
A. 3. Cole.

Gloom was cast over Smithfeld Sun
day, Feb. 1. by the death of A. B.
Cole, one Of our most respected citi-
zens and tax collector. He had a kind
word for everyone and will be deeply
mourned. He is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Frank Fuller, Mrs.
Chas. Treworgy, Mrs. Weslye Tyler,
with whom he made his home; three
eranddaughters, Miss Gencese Fern
Tyler and Miss Beryl Fuller The fu-
neral services will be held at his late
home at IL o'clock Wednesday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The members of Winthrop Grange will
give a fine entertainment Feb. 8. The
program will include: Music by Kazoo
Kitchen Band of Is pieces; reading, by
Miss Ida Morrill,; music by Mr. and Mrs
G. B. Churchill; farce entitled Toms S
Arrival" prize speaking contest by eight
gentlemen. Miss Hannah Howard will act
as pianist. Supper will be served. II
stormy, next fair night. Teams from the
village will accommodate those who wish
to attend.
Mrs. H. A Clifford spoke last evening
In Livermore Falls in the interest of w.
C. T. u work. She will speak tonight
in Pennington and will pass few days
with her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Will, in
Strong before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dudley are visiting
in Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs E. P. Libby were in Tur-
ner Tuesday to attend the funeral of
relative.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Ice Races Tuesday,
Muscovite, BaryNeIsonWin.
Winthrop Grange TO Give Fine
Entertainment Feb. 5.
Mrs Clifford Speaks.-0ther Local
Notes OF Interest In Town.

Some of the most exciting ice races Of
the season were pulled off on the Maran-
acook track Tuesday afternoon by the
Winthrop Driving Club. before large
crowd of spectators. The following;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Brighton and Watertown 1.-Two Stock
Markets.

Especially Reported for the kennebec
Journal) Ea
Stock Yards, Feb. 3, 1914.
MAINE.
At Brighton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
~ L W ia .i L = L
At Brighton.

The aggregate of live stock at Brigh-
ton. Watertown and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 2oSS. sheep 1910.
Calves 2154. hogs 1s,507
Last week: Cattle 1745, sheep 1902,
calves 1926 hogs %, 1875.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 800, sheep 120, calves 453, hogs les.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Judges were II. H. Lee and John
Metcalf of Augusta and Albert Wells OF
Readfield. Starter, ]. NJ. Towle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

at $50 the Seniors dressed themselves
in ludicrous fashion and paraded
about the streets and later posed for
their pictures. No session Of the school
was held Tuesday forenoon and not
much Of one in the afternoon.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Lucky B0y-AndeTsOn

A quite heavy flow of water was
encountered in the shaft this week
at the Lucky Boy-Anderson mine,
but the company has anticipated
such contingency, aud is handling
it with ease. The increased flow
of water is taken as another indi-
cation that the shaft is in close
proximity to ore. Ithas been ex-
pected that the opening will go
into ore before it has reached the
800 ft. level, and the conditions as
to material, and the larger flow of
water, continue to justify the be-
lief. The management is sinking
a testpit on its Camp property, at a
point 500 feet Northeast of the
shaft, and indications are good for
finding ore at moderate depth.
After going through a strata of
quicksand the pit went into paint
rock. The shaft has Thoroughly
drained this territory aud no water
was encountered. .-Skillings News
Letter.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Will Not Change Name

Fall Lake residents decided at a
meeting held Tuesday evening to
retain the name of Fall Lake. A
proposition was voted on to change
the name to Winton as Fall Lake
has not been recognized by the
builders of maps and considerable
difficulty has been experienced by
the council in banking their paper
and in having orders filled.
Not verv much interest was
manifested in the plans as was in
dicated by the small number pre-
sent, a total of 21 votes being cast.
The vote stood for and 13 against
the proposition.
1t is believed that the plan failed
to carry because some believed that
with the change, Fall Lake would
be governed by Winton. This,
however, would not have been the
case. The village would have re-
tained its present system of govern
ment with separate officers and
council.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Election and Banquet

The Ely Club held its annual
election of officers at the Club
rooms Tuesday evening. The
annual banquet also took place and
the banquet prepared by Mrs. Chas.
Peterson was one of the best ever
served in the city.
Nearly all the members of the
Club were present and enjoyed the
eats as we'll as the talks and
stories given by those present.
Outside guests present were DIR.
Burns of Soudan, c. M. Boss of
Duluth and Rube Toms of Vir-
ginia. Officers elected were the
following.
Prest.-W. d. Gallagher.
Vice Prest H. ]. Lockhart.
Treas. I. Brownell.
Seer. w. Proutv.
Director Il year)-Arthur Toms.
Directors e years)-W. A. Nc
Curdy, P. T. Brownell, aW. T.
James, Arthur Knutson and F. F.
Steinke.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Iron Range Business

Because of mild weather in
December which delayed the log
ging operations, the Duluth & Iron
Range railroad lost S14S, $50 during
the month. $50 1863 over the deficit
for the same period in 1912.
The road however, made money
during the last six months OF 1918,
netting So, 365. .SS9. In 1912 the
net was So, ,499, 1877 ard in 1911,
So, ,5O6, 1856.
The gross receipts last December
were $117 ,2O4, compared with
S114,74e in 1912 and $92,436 in
1911. The deficit for December
was $14S,36O in 1913, Sol, ,491 III
1912 and $99,931 in 1911. Gross
receipts for the last six months of
1913 were $4,73S, ,9O4, S4,536, 7S6
in 1912 and s., 423, 4O2 in 1911.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Alderman James

The city council at the meeting
Tuesday appointed Fred B. James
as alderman of the Second ward to
fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Alderman Fulford.
+ The appointment is good one
and meets with the appreciation of
the larger part of the residents of
the ward. Mr.. James is no strang-
er on the board having filled the
same position some years ago. He
has the ability and the stick" to
make a good alderman. In the
loss of Mr.. Fulford the council
also loses a good member.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Owls Occupy New Hall

The Ely Nest of Owls are now
comfortably housed in their new
hall in the new Hosking building.
The first meeting was held there
Tuesday evening when a large at
tendance was present and a pleasant
housewarming enjoyed.
Fifteen members were initiated
and the officers for the ensuing
year installed with attendant cere-
monies. 1t was also decided that
the hall is to remain open as club
room for members. Refreshments
were served during the evening
Officers installed were as follows:
Prest ]. Stein.
Past Prest.-J. M. Seiberlich.
Vice Prest.-J. P. Johnson.
See. ]. Cole.
Treas.-Jos. Martinetti, Sr.
Warden-Jos. Alakson.
Sentinel-Matt Koski.
Pickett. Walsh.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06

present month.
Good inquiries are reported and
many of the steel men predict near
ly normal conditions within two
months. Prospects of the railroads
coming into the market on an ex-
tended scale are thought to be very
encouraging. That is especially
the case with steel rails.
The largest equipment order in
several months has just been re-
ported in the placing of contract
by the Union Pacific for 5000
freight cars aggregating in value
about $5,500,0O0. Deliveries of
the new equipment will begin in
April and all of the cars are to be
turned over to the company before
the next crop moving period.
In the event of the Eastern rate
increase being granted, manufac-
lures predict that the various car
shops will receive a rush of orders
which will require full capacity
operations for many months to
come.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
$l6,5OO for an Eye

At the request of John Franklin,
plaintiff in a damage suit against
the St. Croix Lumber and Manu-
featuring company, the case
brought for trial before a jury in
Judge Dancers division of the
district court has been dismissed {.
1t is believed that it will be reein-
stated on the calendar after amend
ments are made to the complaint.
Franklin is demanding SIG, 500
for the loss of his right eye while
in the employment of the company
He was removing rocks from a
road near Winton, Feb. 7, 1913,
when steel silver from a sledge
hammer was dislodged from the
tool and struck him in the eye.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
ShipInan Hospital Notes

Helen Jylha, TIM Kaiute, Paul
Prebelich, Eli Sijatovich, John
Lampi and Ludvin Larson under
went tonsil and adenoid operations
at the hospital this week.
Ray Tonkin was operated on at
the hospital this week. He is do
ing well.
Adolph Manninen underwent an
operation at the hospital this week.
Hilma Hill of Winton had a tom
sill and adenoid operation at the
hospital this week.
Jacob Ryan and Carl Ristonen
of the Oliver camps are at the hos
pital.
M. Jamison of the Wick O'Con-
mel camps is at the hospital.
Mike Krza of Section so is very
sick at the hospital.
Frank Mitzen is very sick at the
hospital,
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
K. Of P'S to Celebrate

The Golden Jubilee of the or
ganization of the Knights of Py-
thias will be celebrated on Feb.
10Th. Ely Lodge has appointed a
committee who are arranging for a
fitting celebration. A banquet will
open the evening after which the
exercises and program will take
place.
All Knights and their ladies are
requested to be present. Imme-
Giate members of a Knights S family
will also be made welcome. In
vitations for the affair have been
sent out and all are requested to
return the enclosed card at once.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
TWO WEDDINGS
Popular Young People Of Ely and
WintOn Join BenediCtS

The marriage of Jacob Skala and
Miss Anna Barich was solemnlzed
at the Catholic church by the Rev.
Jos. F. Buh Saturday morning at
an early hour. After a wedding
breakfast the couple left on the
early train for a wedding trip to
Milwaukee, Chicago and other
cities.
Both of these young people are
products of this city having speut
all their life here where their
parents have resided almost since
the beginning of the town. Mr..
Skala is employed with his father,
Jos. Skala in the wholesale business.
He attended the Ely schools and
has always taken much interest in
athletics. The bride is tie daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Barich.
They have many friends who join
in wishing them all possible hap
piness.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06

Rev. Mapson of the Presbyterian
church Sunday afternoon united in
marriage Chauncey w. Keith and
Miss Jennie E. Johnson of Winton
at the parsonage in this city. The
couple left on the evening train for
an extended visit at Detroit, Chi
cago and other cities.
Mr.. Keith is manager Of the
store of the St. Croix Lumber &
Manufacturing company at Wlnton
which position he has filled since
the resignation of Mr.. Stevenson
two years ago. He is one of the
popular young men of Winton and
his friends are numbered by the
list of his acquaiutances. The
bride up to recently was pupil of
the Ely High School. She has re-
sided in Winton with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. johnson.
A wish for their happiness is
general both in this city and Win
ton.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06

diminished volume during the past
week. The prevailing sentiment
is one of reasonable optimism says
the Cleveland Iron Trade Review.
No one is wildly excited, but there
is a feeling of confidence that busi-
ness will continue to improve
There is no decided change in
prices, but such changes as are
noted are upward. While money
is easier, some manufacturers
whose financial showing last year
was not good do not find it easy to
make loans.
Neither mine owners nor sales
agents nor vesselmen are paying
any attention to the ore market,
preferring to let the market drift
for a couple of months, in the hope
that the general tone of industry
will have improved by that time.
AS practically all of the leading
men III the business will leave on
their vacations next week, it is
quite certain that nothing will be
done until March. Coal charter
ing, however, has begun and un-
fortunately for the vessel owner, at
a lower rate than obtained last
year. A block of $4,000 tons was
covered to slow Milwaukee dock
at 35c, which was last years rate;
but a contract to move 500, 900 tons
to fast dock, covering a period
of three years, was made at soc.
Both contracts were taken by
Cleveland vesselmen.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
Cow Burned With Barn

Fire in a barn in the rear of the
residence occupied by j. Haapola
brought out the department at 2:3O
Monday morning. The fire had
made considerable headway before
being discovered. The department
was promptly on the ground and a
short time suhced to bring the same
under control. The family COW
was burned so badly it had to be
killed on the arrival of the depart
ment. The barn was damaged to
the extent of 500.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
The Tower Election

Chas. Roland was reelected
mayor of Tower Tuesday defeating
Herman Olson by a vote of Ill to
II. Jalmer Pearson was elected
treasurer; Charles Lang, recorder;
F. c. Burgess, judge; Andrew By
strom. assessor; A. Weinzierl,
Chas. Osterberg and Joseph Ston-
ich, aldermen. The election was
warmly contested, every Office hav-
ing opposition with the exception
of municipal judge to which Editor
Burgess of the Tower News was re-
elected with almost a unanimous
vote.
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
BEATS CHISHOLM
The Ely Basketball Team Defeat
the Fast Chisholm Boys

After playing two games at de-
cided loss, the Ely boys bucked up
Friday evening and trimmed the
Chisholmites to the tune of 26to Is
in game that was an exhibition of
fast playing from beginning to
end.
In the first half Ely kept the ball
we'll within the Chisholm territory
for the larger part of the time.
The playing of both teams was of
the best and Ely has no chance to
crow verv hard over their victory.
Considerable dissatisfaction was
manifest during the second half on
the part of the spectators over the
decisions of the Chisholm umpire
who persisted in penalizing the
Ely boys on each and all occasions.
One of the men was even penalized
for asking his jumps what one of
the penalties was for. We are not
in favor of a player sassing" the
umpire but believe he has a right
to question decisions when they
appear unfair.
Tonight the Ely team goes to
Virginia to run up against the
buzz-saw in the shape of the High
school team of that city. While
Virginia is touted as a hard nut to
crack, we confidently believe Ely
will give them a battle which they
will remember and in all probabil-
ity win the game, providing the
odds are not too great against us
in the matter of weight and size.
Those who will go to Virginia
will be Miller, Maxi, Hiipakka,
White, Aijala and Lacey. This
same team was the one that bested
Chisholm last Friday. The next
game on the Ely floor will be with
Gilbert next Friday. AS Gilbert
owns the distinction of having wal
loped us the first game of the sea-
son at Gilbert, the Ely boys will
have their dander up and some
thing will be doing all the time.
The attendance last Friday was
more than the limited space at the
gymnasium could accommodate and
the need of larger and better
facilities for spectators was ap-
The Ely miner., 1914-02-06
KILLED IN A WRECK
Paul BacOmb, Popular Iron Range
Conductor Loses Life

A runaway train loaded with
logs and pulpwood coming down
the hill into Two Harbors Wednes-
day morning crashed into the hind
end of the caboose of the local.
Conductor Paul Barcomb who was
standing alongside the caboose
waiting for the other train to pass
was instantly killed. The body of
the unfortunate conductor was
buried under piles of wreckage,
logs and pulp wood and was con-
siderably mangled.
The investigation is not yet
completed, but from most reliable
information obtainable it appears
that the crew on the south bound
train, which consisted OF twenty
three cars loaded with logs and
pulpwood, lost control of the train
on the grade coming into Two
Harbors and the locomotive collid-
ed with the rear end of the Endion
local which was about ready to pull
out of the yard.
The engine of the south bound
train was derailed and ran down an
embankment and was considerably
damaged. The cab caught fire
and was burned. The caboose of
the Endion local and a number of
box and gondola cars were denol-
ished and others more or less dam
aged. The crew on the engine of
the incoming train jumped for
safety when they saw that a col
lision was unavoidable. and the
fireman, L. Enfield, was slightly
injured.
The crew on the south bound train
state that the air brakes appeared
to be working when they started
down the grade, and the engineer
had no unusual trouble in main
tanning the required air pressure,
but when about half a mile north
of the whistle board the crew reali-
zed that they were not going to be
able to make the stop and the engi-
neer whistled for hand brakes, but
the distance was then short, and it
is estimated that the incoming train
was running at from twenty to
twenty five miles per hour, when
the collision took place.
Mr.. Barcomb entered the service
of the D. & I. R. in 1895 as a
brakeman, and was latter promoted
to the position of conductor. He
was known as a careful and efficient
railroad man. Mr.. Barcomb with
his family made Duluth his home
for many years during which time
they gained a large circle of friends
Several years ago Mr.. Barcomb ac-
cepted a run out of Endion and
moved his family to Duluth in
order to be close to his work, At
present he made his home at 1714
Jefferson street.
The engine crew on the south
bound train stayed on the engine
until they were within only few
car lengths of the danger. The
south bound train was in charge of
Conductor Charles Griffin and
Engineer Asa w. Dodge, with
Fireman Lawrence Enfield and
Brakemen Boy Woollen, Clark
Wesherby and Morris Olson. The
Endion local was in charge of Con-
ductor Paul Barcom, engineer Fred
Flora and Brakemen Barney Mason,
Parnell Ralph and Henry J..
Reneau.
Mr.. Barcomb was we'll known in
this city and many friends regret
his untimely taking off. He is
survived by a widow, one daughter
and four step-children. He was a
member of the Scottish Rite Masons
of D11111th