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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
FIGHT FOR tenn
PERANCE TO Be
PUSHED IN Ill,

Chicago, April 9.-Inspired by their
victories in the illinois local option
elections Tuesday, the temperance
forces issued today a call for a dele
gate convention to be held here next
Monday to formulate plans for a
wet and dry vote in Chicago at the
inayoralty election next spring.
The Anti-Saloon League of Illinois,
through its superintendent, F. Scott
Mcbride, announced that the enact
ment of a law, by which the state
would vote on the saloon question by
counties instead of by townships
would be made the chief issue in the
legislative primary campaign this fall.
Revised returns from Tuesdays To-
cal option elections in Illinois showed
that 90 of the 102 counties in the state
are now anti-saloon territory.
Twenty-Five counties were added to
the dry column. Thirty counties al
ready were dry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Pres. of American
Fee deratiOn Is
Before u. S.
Committee
Declares Western FEEDER alton
Given Bad Name by Enemies

Washington. April 9.-Charges by Sam
uel Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, that the Western
Federation of Miners has not been treat
ed fairly in the Calumet copper strike
and criticisms of the principles of COM
pulsory arbitration in labor disputes by
representatives of both employers and
employees, today marked the close of the
first of a series of hearings by the Unit
ed States industrial relations on collec-
tive bargaining.
The Western Federation of Miners, Mr..
Gompers said, had been given bad
name by it's enemies and by an old dec
laration of principles adopted years ago.
He declared the members of the feder-
alton have conducted themselves peace
ably and fairly at Calumet and that for
the last few years the organization has
been conservative in its general attitude.
The Canadian industrial disputes act,
under which employers and employees are
forced to defer drastic action until arbi-
tration had been tried, was criticized as
form of slavery by Mr.. Gompers
w. L. Mackenzie King, former minister
of labor of Canada defended it as an ex-
cellent method of avoiding labor trou-
bles. Mr.. King added that he favored
any means of reaching labor disputes
which would give publicity.
Mr. Gompers placed responsibility for
most labr troubles on unorganized or
newly organized men. and said that most
trouble of this kind is caused by the men,
tai attitude of employers and employees.
He said he would not object to federal
mediation and Cancellation board for in
dustrial disputes, except for the danger
that efforts to bring about compulsory
arbitration might follow.
Belief in governmental authority to in
vestigate labor trouble affecting the pub
lie generally was expressed by James A.
Emery, counsel of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers, who said he APP
proved of mediation and Cancellation, op-
posed compulsory arbitration and was
against the closed shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Muncla Jim Withee

"Uncle jim" Withee cot Farmingto
suh'O, placid, rotund and joyous, sat
Names biggest State convention and r
called for the benefit of friends his mer
cries of the convention of 1864 that nor
mated Governor Cony. He had been
delegate then, so years ago, a hale your
man of 27. Since those days he has be-
one of Names most popular and mo
hospitable landlords-in the old Halifs
House at Winslow, in the Atwood Hot
at Lewiston, in the best hosiery
Rumford Falls, and in the Stoddal
House at Pennington. And in all the
years and these places, even while in Il
Legislature of 1876, he has been hors
man. In that famous winter of 1876, b
fore the first of the following June,
sold more than $4,000 worth Of hor
flesh--one horse, for $27O0, that he
never been hitched to sulky, sub
Uncle Jim was very much at home
the big Augusta House crowd Wednesds
evening, and at City hall during Thur
day. He met old friends and found ne,
for everybody is a friend to Uncle Jir
He remarked that he didn't expect to a
tend convention in Augusta so yea
hence, but he had certainly enjoyed Il
two of which he had been a part in tn
half century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Will Resume New Haven
Inquiry Washington Today

Washington. April 9.-Further inquiry
into the financial operations of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
under the administration of former Pres
ident Charles S. Mellen will be begun to-
, morrow by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Mr.. Mellen and number
of New England railroad men and bank
ers have been subpoenaed and will be
present when the session opens.
The investigation is being made by the
commission in compliance with a resolu-
ton of the Senate directing that inquiry
sion in the New England railroadAsitua-
ton be made if 1t were deemed necessary
to furnish the information desired by the
Senate.
The inquiry will b einto the relations
of the New Haven with it's bankers and
is expected to develop not only what
those relations were, but how the funds
of the road We're disbursed, what COM
missions on various transactions were
paid and to whom they were paid.
The inquiry through inspectors and ex-
aminers has been in progress for many
weeks and the taking of the testimony
of Mr. Mellen and others conspicuously
identified with the New Ravens fnan-
cial affairs is expected to supply the adj
ditional information upon which the COM
mission will base a formal response to
the resolution of the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
The AUGUSTA Cadet Band

The Augusta Cadet Band was n
the least popular feature of the b
convention, by any manner of mean
Somehow, a band man always gets III
der the skin of humanity and he
welcome anywhere. If this particul'
group of musicians had played n
another bar than that at the close
Congressman Kelley's address: H;
Any body Here Seen Kelley" it Won
have made hit. But before the ca
to order, during intermissions and ;
farewell to the departinf delegates,
discoursed pleasing variety of foil
lore melody, classical arrangement
and musical gymnastics. The thanl
of the convention should have bee
extended to the gentlemen of the horn
and drums and tooters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
CHANCE FOR GUNMEN
CONTINUED from Page One)


ment trial, and 1 refused" he said, in
speaking of the note. subsequently
| was told that Luban had offered to
give testimony for Sulzer. Some time
later was discussing with one of Dis
trict Attorney Whitmans assistants
the possibility of Luban's testifying at
the impeachment and he told me to
tell Sulzer to look out for any story
that Luban might tell l told the as
sistant it would make 1t stronger If he
would put that in writing and he final
ly agreed to. That note, which /
showed the Governor today, l turned
over to Sulzer.
"A short time afterward, l received
from Sulzer a package of letters which
he said might refresh my memory
concerning dates in the event of my
testifying. / declined to appear as
witness during the Impeachment and
put the letters away. l was going
through them today when I CHANGED
upon the assistant district attorneys
note. Then l determined to make whaS
use of it / could"
Did you see the assistant district
attorney write the note?" Brown was
asked
Il did" he replied, land he will adj
nit it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Murphy Wins the
ROCkland Contest

Rockland, Me-, April "A six-cornered
contest for postmaster here closed
Wednesday night with the receipt of a
telegram from Washington stating that
County Treasurer d. NJ. Murphy had
been selected.
The dispatch was signed by Register
of Deeds Clarence f. Paul. who is also
chairman of the Second District congress
sional committee. Mr.. Paul went to
Washington Tuesday in the interest of
Mr.. Murphy. who until few days ago
had been only a receptive candidate, with
but few letters of Endorsement.
Monday it became known to politicians
that he was waging an active canvass
as a compromise candidate. but there
were very few voters who credited him
with a chance at the $500 prize.
The other candidates were Judge w P.
Hurley, Ensign Otis, Cornelius Doherty,
Parker r. Fuller and Oliver b. Lovejoy.
Mr.. Murphy is a business man and is
serving his 18th successive year as coun-
~ treasurer. He will succeed VIM. A.
Fuller, who has been postmaster for u
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
CONTINUED from Page Ten)

such state shall be entitled to as
many delegates, elected at large, as
though the state were divided into sep
arate Congressional districts.
For each delegate chosen, an al
ternate, to act in the absence of the
delegate, shall be chosen in the man
ner prescribed in the call for the con-
yention; provided, however, that if the
law of any state prescribes the meth
cd of choosing alternates they shall
be chosen in accordance with the pro-
visions of the law of the State in
which the election occurs.
Alaska and the District of Column
bia shall each be entitled to two dele
gates, Hawaii Porto Rico and the
PHILIPPINE Islands shall each be en-
titled to two delegates without the
right to vote, and all delegates and
alternates from the territories and
territorial possessions shall be chosen
in the manner prescribed in the call
for the convention.
THE above basis of representation,
however, shall not be made the basis
of the call for the National convention
to be held in the year 1916, unless
prior to January /, 1915, Republican
State conventions held under the laws
of the State or called by the Repub-
ican State committee of the states in
such number of states as are entitled
to cast a majority of the votes in the
present electoral college, shall ratify
the action of this committee in respect
to determining the basis of represen
tation.
Col. Hale was called to the platform
to state that he believed what more
than anything else has made the split
of the Republican party grew from
the resentment over the Southern rep
resentation and the broad powers of
the National committee.
we are the first State to take ac-
ton on this resolution" concluded
Col. Hale in moving ratification of the
resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
RICHMOND

Seth Watson attended the State Re-
publican convention at Augusta
Thursday.
Charles W. Jack was business
visitor in Augusta Wednesday
w. e, Seekins, who for many years
taught very successfully in this town,
is teaching this spring at Pittston,
RAYMOND Colby, a Freshman at
Bowdoin College, who has been pass
ing the spring recess with his pa
rents in this place, has returned to
his work.
Alfred Houdlette of Dresden has re-
turned from Washington, d. c., after
a months visit in that city.
A number from this town attended
the Junior declamations at Bowdoin
Thursday evening. Prin. f, f. Wash
burn and Christina Ring were Judges.
Herbert M. Carr has taken the con-
tract to gather the brown-tail moth
nests in the town of Perkins TINS
spring.
Easter Sunday will be suitably OBJ
served at the Methodist church sun
day with special music that has been
arranged by the choir. The Sunday
school will hold the Easter concert IN
the evening at the church.
The first motor boat Of the season
went down the river Wednesday on
its way to Bath. The river now is near
ly free Of ice.
Carroll Clark will leave Monday for
Portland, where he will have try
out with the Portland team of the
New England League at first base.
Miss Mildred Little of Bowdoin-
ham was calling on relatives in town
Thursday. She has been transferred to
tho Gardiner office of the M. c. r. r.
Ezra B. White attended the county
convention of the Progressive party at
Bath Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
FULL SUFFRAGE
WILL Be DEMANDED
BYILL|NOIS LEADERS

Chicago April 9.-Declaring that
women demonstrated their desire to
vote at Tuesdays township elections,
Woman Suffrage leaders today began
a movement for full suffrage for the
women of Illinois. This could be OBJ
tanned only through a change in the
state Constitution.
Under the equal suffrage act pass
ed by the last Legislature, women cam
not vote for state officials, members of
the Legislature, members of Congress
or other constitutional officers. The
law granted them the vote on ques-
lions of public policy and for president
and city offices, provided for by stat
ute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
JUSTICE CORNISH
SHARPLY CRITICIZES
PRISONERS RELEASE

RoclSland, Me, April 9.-Alleged lax
methods by which ex-Alderman Fred
NJ. Blaekington was released from
Knox county Jail, where he was serv-
ing four-months sentence for black
mail, draws sharp criticism from As
sociate Justice Leslie c. Cornish.
The matter came to his attention
through a request for a continuance
of civil case in which Blacl1ington
is a party. This action was strongly
opposed by Attorney Rodney L.
Thompson, who asserted that Black
ington was given his freedom for
electioneering purposes during the re-
cent campaign, and that he was sub
sequently sent home on the ground
that he is subject to spells of vlo-
lence, due to a stomach trouble.
Sheriff Tolnan testified that the
prisoner was released on the certifi-
Gates of four physicians and that he
is still under official supervision The
authority to dc this was sternly ques-
toned by Judge Cornish, who stated
publicly that the following of such
sy stem would soon mean general
Jail delivery
The grand jury reported three in
dictments. One is a new bill against
Thomas Gettigan. who is charged with
obtaining $500 from Mrs. Mary Roll
Inns under false pretenses. The jury
disagreed at the previous trial. Har-
ry Cousins and Daniel Mcleod are
charged with the larceny Of goods val
ued at S344 from the schooner Edna,
and Josephine Osgood was indicted on
a charge OF common nuisance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Eliminates Congress

In dealing with the records of the
Democratic administration Senator
Cummins declared it unnecessary to
speak of Congress-
THE President has for the time be-
ing obliterated that ancient and once
powerful department of the govern
1nent," he said. when, therefore /
speak of the Democratic administra-
| ton / mean Woodrow Wilson. The
overthrow over representative govern
ment does not seem to have excited
alarm, but the day will come when
the country will understand better
than it does now how vital it is to
preserve independence of legislative
authority.
1.-THE President passed the tariff law.
| The Republican tariff of 1904 was too
high. We ought to have reduced it.
but we did not and are now suffering
the consequences of our folly
The Panama Tolls
The Panama tolls exemption repeal
probably will pass the Senate, accord
ing to Senator Cummins
There are two entirely distinct
questions involved he said.
icy, and with it no foreign nation has
a right to interfere. That is if we had
no treaty obligations, is it wise. is 1t
falr TO the whole country to give
coastwise boats free passage through
the canal? My answer is No" 1 be-
lieve these ships ought to pay their
just proportion of the expense of the
| canal.
|
The second question concerns our
rights under the treaty. To that l
| would say there is nothing in the
treaty, nothing in the understanding
OF the treaty at the time it was made
that in any way restricts or limits our
absolute sovereignty in this regard
and the man who is willing to accept
the construction asserted by Great
Britain or yield to the still more ig-
nominous Interpretation involved in
asserting to the demand made by the
President is willing to pay higher
price for the friendship of that coun-
try than I am willing to pay for the
favor Of the whole world
The Republican Defeat
The Republican defeat of 1912. Sem
ator Cumnins declared, had been the
result of failure of some Of the lead
ers to heed the voice Of the rank and
file of the party.
1--WE suffered defeat and disaster"
he said, because some of the men
clothed with the power of Office re-
fused TO grapple with their problems.
The unfair, unjust representation of
the South and the overthrow of the
primary laws were two of the great
factors which brought about the dis
intregation which followed"
Senator Cummins was the chief
speaker at the Appomattox Day cele-l
bra ton of the Hamilton Club.
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The Democratic Cit
Committee Tries
Another Way
For Decision
Three Strong Men Contest I
Desirable Position

Portland. Me, April 9.-The Democrs
ie city committee of Westbrook tonig
decided to call a primary election APP
% to select a postmaster to succeed Be
term of office expired early In the wi
ter. Three Democrats, George b. Ora
Clinton S. Eastman and Alexander
Wilson, are candidates for the positi
and so strong is the support of each tn
Senator Charles F. Johnson refused
name one of them, preferring that I
selection should be made by a primar
In the call which will be issued for t
primary any other person desiring t
position will be invited to enter the co
test.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Probe the Removal OF
Yale and Harvard
AndCOnneCtiOn with
The New Haven
Minority Stockholders Of The
Metropolitan Co. Suit

Boston, April 9.--The connection OF
the New York, New Haven q dartAol "
Railroad with the removal OF the
steamers Harvard and Yale TO the
Pacific coast was a subject of inquiry
today when the masters hearing was
resumed in the suit of minority stock
holders of the Metropolitan Steamship
Co. to set aside the lease of those
steamers to the Pacific Navigation Co
and TO secure the appointment OF d
receiver for the Metropolitan Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
WINTHROP.
Trolley League Directors
Meet and Elect Officers
Drama 10 Be Presented Under
Auspices Of Relief Corps
Washout on Electric Road Near
Lake Marranaco0k

The meeting of the fans" interested in
Trolley League baseball was held at the
Rand hall Wednesday evening. An as
ISOLATION was formed with the following
officers: President, II. S. Woodman; Sec
retary. DR.. w. B. Sanborn; treasurer and
MANAGER. C. S Towle; Asst manager,
Carl Hartman; directors. Harry Stevens
Harris Woodman, Warren Sanborn, car
ence Goweu, Chester Shaw and sam rat
terson. No effort will be spared to bring
another pennant to Winthrop.
Cecil Shaw, U. S. N, is at home for a
few days.
Misses Attalie Gale and Dora Libby
have returned from Washington, d, {.
"Wen Back" strong drama of war
times will be presented at the Town nan
Memorial evening by local talent under
the auspices of the Womens Relief
Corps.
Mrs. A. B. Adams and Miss Sara Lloyd
visited Thursday in Augusta.
The Senior and Junior classes, W, IL.
s. will give an entertainment and social
Of the school building this evening. Ice
cream and cake will be served,
A slight washout on the railroad track
near Lake Maranacook caused the de-
railment of several cars early THURSDAY
morning. The morning trains were oe-
layed by the accident wreckihg tram
from Waterville repaired the trouble ana
the section men put in the entire day re-
pairing the track,
A food sale will be held by the Meth
odist Ladies' Aid at c, p, Rowelfs store
Thursday afternoon of next week,
Faster services will be held Sunday at
all the churches,
The Junior League of the Methodist
church will hold food sale at p. Nj.
TODAY at ]. H. Pinkham's store,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
The Roosevelt Amendment

Howard Davies of Yarmouth then
placed before the convention the
amendment forecasted in Thursdays
Kennebec Journal. recommending the
nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for
President in 1916. Mr.. Davies suggest
ed that such an amendment would be
IN line with Cong. Kelleys descrip-
ton of the last national election as a
Republican primary.
F.. H. Phillips of Westbrool1 stated
his belief that the next convention
would give plenty of time and moved
that the amendment be referred.
The Chair, however, ruled that the
amendment was not germane to any
portion of the platform as an amend
ment-but said that it might be offer
ed as a resolution. The proponents
showed no disposition to take adj
vantage of the opportunity and the
prC position was drQpDed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Defines His Stand on
Measure for Repeal
==CritiCiZes the
Democrats
The Democratic Party Is Pres.
Ideni Wilson, He Asserts

Chicago, April s.-United States Sen
ator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa in an
address tonight criticized the Demo-
cratic administration, defined his
stand on the tolls repeal bill, pro-
nounced the Republican party the true
progressives, and blamed the Repub-
lican National committee for the DEM
ocratic victory in 1912,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

there is a golden opportunity for Il
reunited Republican party to 6
home to the American people wi
real American policies. I believe tn
our campaign will be earnest and a
gre5sive, and that when the opposir
forces are lined up for the final CO
fict this fall, we shall see an album
ance of real, red blooded Republican
ism on the firing line.
Yours very sincerely.
EDWIN G.. BURLEIGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Platform Adopted

While the applause for Senator Blu
leieh's letter was echoing through Il
hall, the question upon adoption. of Il
platform entire was carried unan
mously. and Chairman Peters said:
The gentleman from Bangor NOV
that this. the largest, best-looking al
NEST enthusiastic convention l ha'
ever seen do now adjourn!'
Adjourned at AS p. NJ.
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PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS

Washington, April 9.-The President
yesterday sent the following Maine
postmasters nominations to the Sem
ate: Joseph n. Hobbs, Camden; Jo-
seph A. Linscott Pennington; Clar-
ence Mantor, Skowhegan; Benjamin
+. Pierce, Mars Hill.
The Senate yesterday confirmed the
following Maine postmasters: James
ID. Claus, Wiscasset; Vivian E. Howe,
Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Claim of Plaintiffs

The minority stockholders, VINO are
bringing their suit in the name OF Jeh-
ME r. Morse, sister of Charles w.
Morse, claim that the New Haven ROAD
acquired control of the Meropoltall
Steamship Co, and sent the Harvard
and Yale to the Pacific coast to stllle
competition here.
George A. Fernald, banker OF TINS
CITY and holder of a large amount Oh
Metropolitan bonds, testified that When
he first heard the steamers were going
tn the Pacific, Calvin Austin, general
manager of the Metropolitan Co, told
him that Edwin D. Robbins, general
counsel for the New Haven, mad m
structed him to get them ready Tor the
trip.
Protested Removal
The witness said that he protested
against the removal of the company
property when he next saw Mr.. Rob-
bins and that the latter spent a great
deal of time in trying to convince nm
that 1t would be more advantageous
to have the steamers in the Paclf1c.
Mr.. Robbins said, according to the
witness, that the cost of operation
would be less, as they could be in SER
vice all the year round.
Treasurer Knew Nothing
Mr.. Fernald said that he called on
Douglas Nicholson, who was the treas
urer of the Metropolitan Co., and was
given to understand that Nicholson did
not know anything about the plan to
send the steamers to the Pacific.
Russall O. Fsessenden president OF
the American Trust Co., which holds
a mortgage on the property of the
Metropolitan Steamship Co., as trus-
tee for the bondholders, testified that
when he protested against the removal
of the steamers Mr.. Robbins told him
that both President Mellen and the
traffic manager, who had had expert
ence in Pacific coast transportation.
thought the steamers would do we'll
out there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Joe Jeanette. the American colored
pugil.st. Wednesday knocked out An
drew Johnson in the fourth round OF
their bout at Liverpool