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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
Strong Dissatisfaction
Expressed At Action
To Divorce the
B. & NJ.
Report of Representatives of
Vermont to Gov. Fletcher
Made Public-Declare the
Merger Has Been Advanta-
geous and Profitable from OPP
Grating Standpoint-Believe
Should Stop Action

Montpelier, VT, June 23.-Strong dis
satisfaction with the efforts of the
federal government to divorce the Bos-
ton & Maine from the New York, New
Haven g. Hartford Railroad is ex-
pressed by Percival Clement and VIII
lard r, Howe, Vermont representatives
to the New England Railroad confer
ence, in their report to Gov. Allen M.
Fletcher, which was made public to-
night.
THE merger has been advantageous
ard profitable to New England from
an operating standpoint" says the re-
port. '"The industries and the public
have gained in the character Of the
service
Whether it was the wish of the adj
ininistration to punish some great
banking house in New York or to re-
duce the market value of railroad Sc
curities in New England, looking to-
ward government ownership later or
whether IL was deemed necessary to
have an example before Congress in
ordr to prepare the public mind for
NOR drastic railroad legislation is i'm
material
attitude toward the New Haven is due
to rigid desire to enforce the Sher-
man antitrust law, the commissioners
stated
IF the principles of that law were
applied 10 the railroad situation in
New England. the roads most high
~ competitive would be first affected.
For instance, the old New York &
New England, so-called, with its con-
nections running from Boston to the
Hudson river. is in direct competition
with the Shore Line OF the New Hav-
en-. These two properties would have
been separated. The Boston and
Lowell Eastern and Boston & Maine
would have been the object of attack,
or the Northern Railroad of New
Hampshire and the Fitchburg and
Cheshire, operating between Boston
and White River Junction.
consolidation. the report declares,
has been the policy in New England
railroad affairs and has been for the
benefit of the public because rates
are fixed by law and because CONSOLE
dation makes possible economy IN
mana cement
The belief is expressed that higher
rates are necessary. Mr. Howe ana
Mr.. Clement conclude with the state
ment that New England does not
. want state or federal ownership OF
railroads. What is needed of pub
lie service commissions" says the re-
port. is men who have knowledge
when their interference is not requlr-
ed and courage to let well enough
alone"
Uniform legislation in New England
regarding the issue and sale OF railroad
securities is recommended, and 1t is
suggested that the railroads be al
lowed to continue operation as near
ly as possible as they were before the
federal government interfered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day. Capt George ],
Page.
Luther Hird of Haverhill, late Co.
I. LIST Wis. cav, a former member.
has been transferred here from the
Southern Branch.
James Macklin, late L. S. navy. has
been transferred TO the Northwestern
Branch at Milwaukee.
Joseph Piper, late Co. G, 2nd Mass.
II. A., has hen granted a discharge
from TIE Home.
John MeDonough. late Co. X, It'll I.
5. Inf. has been dropped from the
rolls of the Branch.
The returns frGm furloughs Tuesday
were: Edwin P. Pettingill from Til
ION: William Green from Fall River;
William Jackson from Lawrence. Jo-
sepn f. Billings from Boston and VIII
liam c. Gavitt from Willimantic'
Furleughs were granted Tuesday To:
George H. Doughty to Boston; George
Dolly 10 Gray; Isaac Randall to Bel
lows Falls; Charles f. Jewett to Bur
iinston; Robert Doherty to Boston,
Charles r. Tolford to New York City,
George Barber to Danbury; Francis ].
Brown to Providence: Andrew w Her
bert t. Richmond Edwin Hobbs to
Dexter: William j. Keefe to Boston;
Thomas Po1lcch to Chelsea; William
Murphy to Boston; Samuel b. Stuy-
vesant to Brooklyn; Joseph y. Chase
to Bangor and Charles II. SAY ole te
visit relatives in Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
BASEBALL SUFFERS FROM
FEDERAL LEAGUE COMING

The following is from the pen OF L.
r.. Knox in the New York Telegram;
Baseball has been put back 10
wears" said Edward G. Barrow. The
game today is just where it was a
decade ago. once present conditions
nave been Strengthened out those who'
through hard and ceaseless WORK.
boosted the sport to the high place
it was on last year, have got to begin
their work all over again.
And the president of the lnternation-
al League is right. He is not speaking
from the viewpoint Of one preJudiceo
with Organized Baseball affiliations,
but from the viewpoint of baseball
business man and a close follower OF
all its angles.
When he said baseball has been
put lack 10 years, he meant the game
this season is 10 years behind what 1t
was last year in attendance, quality
of play, discipline and general prosper
itY. 1t is.
There is no gainsaying the advent
of the Federal League has had de-
pressing effect on baseball generally.
The fans" have had surfeit of the
business end of the game, something
in which they are not particularly in
terested The effect on "fandem In
terest has been anything but stimulat-
ing.
All the fans" care about is the
game itself and when the mercenary
side of it is forced on them so eontin-
uously and foreibly the game is &C.
pr1ved of a goodly portion of its at
Effectiveness. This is one of the direct
reasons for the falling off In attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
CRUISER CALIFORNIA
TO HAVE A HOLIDAY

On Board L. S. S. California Mazat-
Ian, Mex, June 22.-(By Wireless to
San Diego. Cal, June 23).-The crui-
ser California will sail tomorrow for
Lapaz, Lower California. to coal
Rear Admiral Howard plans to per-
nit the crew to go ashore at the Uni
ted Sttaes coaling station there. The
sailors are in need of recreation as
they have not been granted shore
leave here for fear of disturbances.
The cruiser South Dakota will re-
main at Mazatlan.
Three hundred and fifty enlisted
men of various United States ships
in Mexican waters have been formed
into special class for preparation for
entrance examinations to the Annap-
oils naval academy. Wireless orders
for textbooks for their use have been
sent to the states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
BROOKLYN HANDICAP
WON BY BUCK HORN

New York, June 2S.-The 26th run
ming OF the Brooklyn Handicap, at
one mile and a quarter was transferred
to the Queens County Jockey Clubs
track at Aqueduct today, and the
event which is one of the classics of
the American turf was won by the D.
year-old bay horse Buck Horn, carry
ing 113 pounds and piloted by Jockey
McCahey. The winner is owned by
the wealthy Canadian turf patron, r,
j. Mackenzie.
C. II. Robbins Buskin finished sec
ond, beaten by a nose; and half
length away, Rockaway, owned by Au-
gust Belmont, was third, and Thorn
hill fourth.
Tie value of the handicap to the
winner this year was not quite $4,000,
while in 1908, when Celt won, the prize
amounted to $19, $50 The time, 2.oS, for
today's race, was slow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Humphrey O Blemis was hostess
on Tuesday afternoon to the members of
the Priscilla Embroidery Club at her
home. During the afternoon the ladies'
sewed and dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Hume & Newhall saw mill crew is
working quarter of a day extra start
ing this week. The crew complete work
at o'clock three nights out of the week.
Mrs. Jennie Fogg and Mrs. Lucinda
Fish left Tuesday morning for a few
days visit at Clinton with friends.
Miss Lois Spencer has entered the en-
ploy of r. O. Files as clerk in his dry
goods store.
The ladies of the Methodist Guild will
enjoy a picnic Wednesday, July s, at the
home of Mrs. Charles Wheeler on the
Benton river road
Beginning the first of July, the Fairfield
postoffice will be transferred from the
third class to the second class. The pro-
motion Is due to the increase of receipts
within the past year.
John Lawry. Charles Lawry, Grin
Learned and Henry Brophy have gone to
Parlin pond, where they will attend the
knights Templar field day.
Miss Carrie Chatfield has completed
her duties at Holways lunch room and
returned to her home at Shawmut.
c. Percy Loder was at Augusta Tues
day forenoon on business.
Leslie Ames is improving, after a
two weeks Illness at his home at Ben
ton.
a weeks illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
BASEBALL REJECTED
AS OLYMPIC SPORT

Paris, June 23.-Baseball was today
rejected as one of the sports at the
Olympic games to be held in 1916 at
Berlin. James E. sullivan, head of the
American delegation at the closing
meeting of the International OLYMPIC
Congress requested that baseball be
included but the president, Baron
Couhertin, reminded him that it was
necessary in order to have baseball
considered as an international sport
that six countries should play the
game.
"Oh, there are six countries playing
baseball" replied Sullivan and he be-
gan to enumerate them as follows;
The United States, Canada, Eng
land"
But, my dear sir" exclaimed one
of the English delegates, I'VE do not
play baseball in England"
Mr.. Sullivan then gave up and the
Congress did not admit baseball.
Archery and Rugby football were
adopted as permissible sports.
The Congress limited the duration of
the Olympic games to three weeks in
stead of two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Charming in every detail was the duly
appointed luncheon given Monday eve
ming by Mrs. Fred J. Holland at her
home on Ash street. Music was enjoyed
during the social hours of the evening
in which Miss Leora Laehance rendered
some fine selections on the piano accom-
panied by Leone Martel and Lora Pooler
singing Miss Martel is visiting here from
Rockford HI. Her charming voice was
mueh enjoyed by all present, During her
stay in this city she is sure to be well
coined in all circles. At 100 the party
adjourned to the coy dining room, where
delicious luncheon was served. Covers
were laid for eight. The table was eiaab-
orately decorated and a unique effect
was the Dutch place cards. Among the
guests were. Mrs. Geo. Nash, Mrs.
Archie w. Taylor Miss Laura Frost,
Miss Lora Pooler Miss Leora Lachance,
Miss Leone Martel and Miss Verna Da-
Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
.CAvE-IN OF SIDEWALK
KILLS ONE workman
AND BURIES TWENTY

New York, June 2S.-Nearly a half
block of sidewalk and superstructure
over a new Brooklyn subway caved in
today, burying more than 20 workmen,
killing one and badly injurying six.
wagon and a team of horses were
engulfed and one of the animals was
killed. Many tons of debris filled the
excavation and f1remen and police re-
serves had to dig out the injured. 1t
was one of the worst cave-ins in the
history of New York's subway con-
struction
The superintendent and foreman of
the job were arrested pending inves-
tigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
Signing of. Peace Plans
Within Day or Two
Will Settle =. S.
Huerta Affair
Provisional Government Must
Be Established - Mediators
Will Complete Work Before
Conferences Between Huerta
And Constitutionalist Dele
cates-Mediation Colony Not
Disturbed

Niagara Falls, Ont. June 23.-Plans
were completed today by the media
tors for the signing within day or
two of all protocols in the peace plan
which relate to the international diff.
ferences between the United States
and Mexico with the exception of the
plank giving the composition and per-
sonneu of the provisional government
The intention of the mediators Is TO
have the entire peace plan ready Sc
that at informal conferences the
Huerta and Constitutionalist delegates
may be charged with the task of Sc
lecting a provisional President and
cabinet officers
Before these conferences are held
the work of the mediators and the
American delegates will be practically
finished Representatives of the two
Mexican factions then will assume the
responsibility of making or breaking
the peace program. Reports from New
Orleans quoting the private secretary
of Carranza as saying that the COM
mission en- route to Washington would
not participate in informal negotia
tons with the Huerta delegates, did
not disturb the tranquility of the me-
diation colony. Assurances have been
received from authoritative sources
that the Constitutionalists viii be
here.
The signing of protocols within a day
or two practically settling the interna-
tional dispute between the United States
and Mexico on the condition that a pro-
visonal government be established which
the United States can recognize, is ex
peeted TO serve as an incentive to the
representatives of the two Mexican fac
tons to arrive at an agreement on per-
sonnet
The protocols will be published perhaps
Thursday of this week. One will set
forth that within a fixed period, after
the day the United States recognizes the
new government. American forces shall
be Withdrawn from Vera Cruz and hostil-
tiles shall be declared suspended between
the United States and Mexico Another
will include a declaration on the part OF
the United States that it desires no in
demnity for expenditures resulting from
seizure of Vera Cruz, but asks only the
esta blishments of provisional govern
ment that can guarantee international as
well at national obligations The nam
ing of committee to deal with claims
growing out of the revolution will be az
ranged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
Today's Concert Program
H. g. W, OF GARDINER
AGAIN DEFEATS TOGUS

Togus. Me, June 8.-(speciaD.-The
paperrnakers of Gardiner again walked
off with the best end of the game, al
though If the nine innings could have
been played 1t might have been different
Togus got three scores in the first and
then gave the game away, making four
errors in the second and two more in the
fourth giving four runs, and being I'M
able 10 hit got nothing in return. Both
mines were erratic at times and the
shortness of the game caused a dissatis-
fed feeling among the fans. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
NEXT CONVENTION OF
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
TO HOLD AT PORTLAND

Lowell, Mass, June 2S.-The New
England Typographical Union at us
annual convention today elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President, William c. Trump, Bos-
ton; first vice president, Thomas eros
nv. Hartford second vice president
Fred T. Irwin, Manchester, n. H.
third vice president, James l.. Ander-
son. Portland Me-: fourth vice presi-
dent. Henry A. Hurtubise, burlington
Vt; secretary treasurer, John F. Muir
ply Providence.
1t was voted to hold the next con-
vention in Portland, Me-, one year
hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
FROM
THE HEADQUARTERS
OF GEN. CARRANzA

Saltillo, June 10 CVia Laredo, Mex
June 23.)-That all reports of alarm
ing, armed and deep divisions be-
tween Gen. Carranza and Gen. Villa
are false and that the small differ
ences will be arranged with the high
est patriotism on both Sides was the
main part of an official statement Civ
en- out today at Carranza's headquar-
ters. The statement received the per
sonal approval of Carranza.
The powerful forces of CarranZa,
Villa, Pablo Gonzales, Obregon. Ma
terra and others are united perfectly in
spirit and action the statement said.
THE small differences between VII
la and Carranza will be arranged with
the highest patriotism by both parties
concerned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS
NOMINATE BANCROFT FOR
UNITED STATES SEEATOR

Madison, Wis, June 2S.-The conserva-
tive faction of the Republican party in
convention today nominated Levy H.
Bancroft of Richmond Center for the
United States Senate and named full
state ticket.
The resolutions favor "a reasonable
protective tariff scientifically adjusted
federal legislation to control railway
capitalization and defeat of all pending
constitutional measures, including the
initiative, referendum and recall"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
INSTRUCTION FOR
NEW MONEY ORDERS

Washington, June 23.-Instructions
regarding the operation of the new
postal money order system, which goes
into effect July /. today were sent to
postmasters throughout the country,
IL was announced by Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson. Under the new plan, a
money order, although drawn on a
specified office. may be cashed at any
money order postofflce within 80 days
of its issue. after which it may be
paid only az the Office on which 1t was
drawn or repaid at the Office of issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
SCORE HURT IN
TORNADO WHICH
SWEPT CITY OF
WATERFOWL

Watertown, S. D., June ga score
of persons injured, two of whom are
expected to die, and about so homes
either totally or partially wrecked are
the results of tornado which struck
Watertown tonight
The storm left trail of wreckage
through a residential section of the
city, many houses being blown down
while others were unroofed and moved
from foundations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
FILIPINO RELEASE d
FROM MEXICO CITY

Mexico city, June 23.-Gregario AL
carez, the Filipino servant of Captain
Rush of the battleship Florida, left
the Federal capital at I o'clock this
morning for Vera Cruz. He was ac
companied by a representative of the
Brazilian legation here.
The Filipino, who was arrested by
the Mexican troops near Vera Cruz
some weeks ago, and charged with be-
ing a spy, declared today that he was
glad to be able to return to his ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
MAKE APPROPRIATIONS
FOR NEW CUTTER

Washington, June 23.-The bill appro-
priatihg $685. 600 for the construction of a
new revenue cutter TO replace the 90
year-old cutter Woodbury. has been pass
ed by Congress and now awaits only the
signature of President Wilson.
The passing Of the appropriation bill by
Congress probably means the retirement
from the service of the old Woodbury.
and the new vessel planned to replace
the old craft will be built along the lines
of powerful ocean-going tug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
ENGLISH NOBILITY
IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, June 23.-Sir Edward
French, accompanied by Lady French,
arrived here from the Orient last night
en- route to England. Sir Edward has
just retired as commissioner general
of police in the Punjab district of In
dia, after 80 years service. He had
charge of the DurbaI when King
George and Queen Mary visited India.
The couple will return to England
by way OF Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
MANCHESTER, N. H.,
EIVE-STORY BUILDING
BURNING FIERCELY

Manchester, y. H., June 24.-At 2.3O
this morning fire broke out in the rear
of the five-story building occupied by
the John B. Varick Hardware Co, in
the heart of the commercial district.
Smoke is pouring from the second
story windows. The fremen are break
ing into the building. The Varick store
has been the scene of two disastrous
fires in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
NORTH VASSALBoRo
Gard of Thanks

We, the undersigned, take this
means to express our thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their kind
ness during our recent bereavement,
and for the beautiful flowers.
(Signed) Henry McVeigh, James Nc
Weigh, Mrs Celia Lambert, Mrs
Elizabeth Robbins, Miss Alice Nc
Weigh, Miss Nellie McVeigh, Miss
Josephine McVeigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

A young man driving motorcycle
down Main street Tuesday afternoon had
very narrow escape from injury when,
in turning out for team, the machine
slipped on the electric road track, wet
from a recent sprinkhng, and was
thrown violently to the pavement. Be
sides a shakeup from the hard fall, and
badly soiled suit Of clothes. he was
uninjured. The machine suffered bent
axle and the loss of small quantity Of
paint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
ToGUS.

Earned run Whalen.l- Two-base hit
Ifzotte Stolen bases-Togus 3, II. d w
/, Struck out-By Desmond ), by Lizotte,
by Hendee g.. Double play-Lizotte to Da-
Wis To- Hayes. Hit by pitched ball.
Desmond, Wood. Passed ball-Desmond
Ga crifice fiy-I.arson. Sacrifice hits--Lar-
son Wardwell. Umpire, Kline. Time,
100 Attendance, 300.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Commemorative the battle Of Ban
mock Burn, Clan Chisholm held cell
ebration in Knights of Pythias hall,
Rumford Falls, Monday evening. Chief
Aleck Law gave the opening address
and Miss Margaret MeMaster read a
paper on the cause and effect Of the
battle of Bannock Burn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Miss Amelia Osborne. matron Of the
Delta Epsilon fraternity house. was the
recipient Of a beautiful gold bar pin,
bearing the fraternity seal presented by
the members OF the graduating delega-
ton of the fraternity. Miss Osborne has
been the Delta Epsilon matron since the
house was opened in 1907. period of sew
EN- years She is a daughter Of the late
Sampel Osborne, who was janitor of Col
by College for many years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
William S. Friend

William s. Friend died in the hos
pital here Monday after long Illness
He was IS years of age. He served as
corporal Of Co. C, 43rd Mass. Mil. Inf,
during the Civil War He was admitted
10 the Home Aug. "a, 1909
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beckett of Cal
ais are in this city attending the Com
mencement at Colby. A daughter,
Alice Beckett Is a member of the grad
uatine class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

over 100 members of St. Omer Com
mandery X. of T., No. |, left Tuesday
for Parlin pond. Unity, by automobile.
They will remain over Wednesday, St.
Johns day, while a new lodge is being
installed in Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Canton Halifox. No. "a, l. o. o. p, has
received an invitation to attend the ODD
Fellows celebration July at Windemere
Park, Unity. This invitation inclaudes
also all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Webb Patterson who has been attend
ing Worcester Academy in Massachu-
setts, has returned TO his home in Wa
terville for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24

Mrs c. Davis, who has been visiting
her son, Harry Davis. N Norridgewock,
returned Tuesday to her home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
Mrs. Charles A. Chase

Mrs. Charles A. Chase passed away
Tuesday forenoon at II o'clock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Coro, on Elm street, after an illness
extending over several months. She
was born at Brooks. II years ago. the
daughter of William Cilly. She had
resided in Fairfield since her early
youth. Fifty years ago she was unit
ed in marriage to Charles Coro. She
was member of the Fairfield Baptist
church, a strong Christian. kind
neighbor and well-liked by all who
knew her. One sister, Mrs. Fannie
Williams of California, and one daugh-
ter Mrs. Edward Coro of Fairfield
also several grandchildren survive.
The funeral viii be held at l P. NJ
Thursday from her late residence.
Carl Laid, proprietor of the Long
fellow hotel at Boston, who is pass
ing several weeks at Lakeside, called
on friends in town Tuesday.
Miss Leah Leach of Benton Falls
is passing a few days in town with
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Plummer OF
Fairfield and James Warren of Benton
were at Windsor Tuesday, where they
attended the Pomona Grange.