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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

and that any horizontal increase in
rates would be unjustified.
In course OF his statement, Mr..
Thorne said:
IF it were true that the net reve-
nues of American railways We're de-
Ginning, that would not establish the
fact that their present net revenues
are inadequate. The revenues of for
mer years may have been larger than
were justifiable The ultimate test of
what is reasonable when considering
an entire schedule of rates for any
public utility is the fair value of the
property.
1T may be that American railways
are not making a reasonable return
upon the value of their property. We
cannot determine that issue until the
national appraisal is completed.
The tendency in net revenues from
opera ton in the Eastern districts has
been a constant increase. analogous to
that in the United States. The net rev.
enues of the railways in the Eastern
district--above all costs of labor, sup
plies and all other operating expenses,
and above taxes--during the last four
year period have been higher than for
any other four-year period. Their net
revenues during each one of these four
years We're greater than during any
other year in their whole history. In
1918. they were 100000 900 greater than
in 1898; and the increase in net reve-
nues on these Eastern railroads dur
ing the past Is years has been more
than 100 per cent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

Mrs. Addie Brooks, who has been
visiting in Winterport with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Walter Cowan, since Deem
Der, has returned home.
Harold Lanpher Saturday underwent
an operation on his left hand which
was injured several months ago while
working at his blacksmith shop.
John Berdeen of Halifax passed
Sunday here with his mother, Mrs.
Julia Berdeen, and his brother,
Charles Berdeen.
Ronello Hackett, a student at the
y. of NJ, is passing a few days with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. f. A.
Hackett.
Mrs. Robert Peck of Concord, n.
H., who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. William Hurd, left Sunday for
a visit in waterville and Augusta be-
fore returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knight of
Gardiner, who have been guests of
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Hill, returned
home Sunday.
Frank Haseltine, a student at Bow
doin, passed Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Haseltine.
MIR. Gallert of Ellsworth passed
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Friedman
of Houlton, who are staying at the
Lancey House and who are called
here by the illness of their son, stu
dent at M. C. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
SAYS MONROE DOCTRINE
is LIFE OF SOUTH AM

New York. March 3O.-Champ Clark,
Speaker of the House of representatives.
spoke in optimistic vein Sunday TO a
large audience in the Bedford Branch
of the Y. NJ c. a. in Brooklyn.
Speaking OF the Monroe Doctrine Mr..
Clark said that not one. of the South
American rel ublics would have existed
for six months without it,
1.-The Monroe Doctrine is not dead" he
asserted, "and my answer to those who
say it is is the answer of that great
President, Cleveland, that we are the
sovereigns of this continent and that no
foreign nation shall COLOMBO without TAX
ing the chance of getting a licking from
US.
There is civil war in the Mexican re-
public" he went on, but didn't we have
a civil war which destroyed more prop
erty and lives than the Mexicans can
destroy in 40 years?
1--WE came out stronger and better and
so will they"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Mitchell Nolin

Mitchell Nolin died Sunday at his
home on East Front street at the
age of rs. He was born in st. Ger
vais. p. @. He had lived a retired life
for q number of years and his health
had been fairly good until few days
ago, when he suffered a shock. He was
the son of Francois Third and Mar
guerite (Chabot) Nolin. His great
grandfather, Francois Nolin, 1st, was
native of the Island of Orleans.
Francois Nolin, 3D. his grandfather,
followed his fathers trade in Canada
and made guns by hand The father
of Mr. Nolin was a blacksmith by
trade Mitchell Nolin was one of Is
children. His business had been in
making seythes and hay knives and he
carried his business on in Skowhegan,
being associated for some time with
his brother. Gervais Nolin. The con-
Germ continued until 1895, when Mr..
Nolin withdrew and F. A. Nolin, son
of Geryais, with others, was admitted
to partnership. One daughter, Pearl,
survives. Funeral services will be held
at p. NJ Tuesday Rev. T. H. vii
son officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

TO protect it spreading all over her face. 1t
certainly disfgured her terribly and sho
could not rest at night. Her clothing was
very irritating to the body and when it was
removed her body was raw. We had her
treated for about two months when it spread
all over her body, face and head and seemed
TO grow worse all the time.
Il took good warm water and Cuticura
Soap and lathered it all over her and allowed
1t to dry on and then when it was thoroughly
dry / applied the Cuticura Ointment. IN
about week / could see a big change and
In three weeks you never would have known
she ever had eczema and she never has been
troubled since" lSigned) Mrs. George Coe.
Nov 20, 1912.
A single cake of Cuticura Soap (25c) and
hox of Cuticura Ointment (50c) are often
sufficient when all else has failed Sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
mailed free with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston"
es-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Naturalization Is Asked
For the Worthy japanese

New York, March 30.-That the
California land legislation question is
well understood by the general public
of Japan and does not impair the
corsial relations with the United
States is declared by DIR. Shosuke
Sato, Japan's Exchange Professor to
the United States under the Carnegie
Peace Foundation. DR. Sato, after
visiting a number of American uni
versities arrived in New York today to
deliver a series of lectures at Columbia
University.
Japan is at present on friendly
terms with all foreign powers" says
DIR. Sato, but as grave economic
problems are involved for Japanese
who live in California, it is hoped the
question can be settled by the two ma
tions without further complications.
IF the right to naturalization in the
United States could be given to those
who have proved themselves worthy OF
citizenship, there would be no further
trouble.
Japan has been keeping strictly to
the Gentleman's Agreement and there
is no reason to fear that laborers viii
emigrate to this country.
with America, Japan shares feel
ing adverse to war Her statesmen
represent open and honest diplomacy.
In her modern international relations
Japan has had no Machiavellis or
Talleyrands.
"Japans relation to Mexico is simply
that of treaty power. Commercial
relations with Mexico amount to moth
ing, so that the idea of a secret policy
with that nation should be dismissed"
DR.. Sato is accompanied on his tour
of universities by Mr.. Frederick w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
SkOWHECAN
Signs Of Breaking Up Of
Ice in the River
Tax Rate Expected 10 Remain al
Y Mills, Last Years Rate
Death of Mitchell koIin...Ex. Cong.
Gould and the Post Office

There are signs of the ice breaking
up in the Kennebec river and it is
thought that a heavy rain will send it
out from this point 1t is about "a
inches thick 1t went out last year
during the first week of April.
1t would look after all as if the pub
lie confession of Elk Congressman S.
w. Gould at the Democratic State
convention in Portland last Thursday
would bring it's benefits to Mr.. Gould.
Since then there have come persistent
rumors that seem to be we'll founded
that Mr. Gould will be the next post
master of Skowhegan. 1t is quite GER
tain that under the present conditions
of harmony that Mr.. Gould can have
this position for the asking. He was
the postmaster for four years under
President Cleveland and though a de-
sirable position then the increase OF
salary to $500 a year has made it
much more desirable. 1t is not con-
sidered that he will ask for the posi-
ton before the expiration of the pres
ent postmaster's term in 1915. Mr..
Gould does not discuss the matter, but
the leading Democrats here are talk
ing freely on the matter.
Road Commissioner e. l.. Ford has
received notices from the State High
way Commission to investigate all
bad places in the roads caused by the
winter frosts. The plan of the COM
mission is to take these places the
first thing this spring and give them
an under drain so that next spring and
thereafter these places can be elimi-
rstad II is believed that nv this
method the country roads will be set
tied at least three weeks earlier in the
spring.
The Missionary meeting of the Beth
any church will be held at 2.30 P. NJ.
Friday at the home of Miss Harriet
Cleveland, Madison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
PLANS 0USTINC
0FSTANDARDOIL
co. FROM ohio
Ordered
By Judge Dillon
AtCOlumbus
FORCES ATTORNEY GENERAL

Columbus, Ohio, March 30.-Judge
Dillon of the common pleas court this
afternoon, granted an alternative writ
ordering Attorney General Hogan to
institute proceedings to GUST the STAN
Gard Oil Co, and its subsidiaries, in
Guiding the Imperial OIL Co.. of Canada.
from doing business in Ohio. The case
is set for hearing April 20.
The suit to compel Attorney General
Hogan to file custer proceedings was
instituted several days ago by George
II. Phelps, an attorney of Findlay.
Ohio. who alleged that the Standard
Oil Co., Ohio Oil Co., Buckeye Pipe
Line Co, Solar Refining Co., and the
Imperial Oil Co, of Canada were be-
ing operated in this state in violation
of the Sherman antitrust law and the
Valentine antitrust act, an Ohio stat
ute.
Mr.. Hogan had announced after an
investigation that he would not insti-
tute proceedings demanded by Mr.,
Phelps. The issuance of the writ by
Judge Dillon will force him into court
to resist the Phelps application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

Heckelman, a missionary to Japan I'M
der the Board of Foreign Missions OF
the Methodist Episcopal church DR..
Sato is himself a member of a Metho-
dist church in Japan, and asserts that
American influence is being strongly
exercised in the Empire through the
agency of missionaries.
Japan is materially successful. The
greatest need of our country today is
the deepening of the inner life. The
Government realizes this fact. Repre-
sentatives of Buddhism, Shintoism and
Christianity have been called in at
two different times; once by the Min
lister of Home Affairs and once oy the
Educational Minister of State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
IN MY WORK AS NURSE
ALWAYS RECOMMEND
COMFORT POWDER.

Elizabeth C. Andrews, a Trained
Nurse of So. Manchester, Conn, says
In my work as nurse 1 recommend
Comfort Powder constantly. For ba-
bies it is comfort and blessing. /
have never had a bedsore when l have
been called in time, and even after
the skin is broken Comfort Powder is
a great help"
For all skin soreness of infants or
adults Comfort Powder is a healing
wonder. Be sure you get the genuine
with signature Of E. S. Sykes on box.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
KNOX
WASHINGTON.

EAST-Miss Esther Cargill Of South
Washington is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Lottie Prescott, for a few weeks.
Charles Esancy, who has been work
ing for Ernest Light, has gone to RAJ
zorville, where he will work cooper
ing for Irwin Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Prescott were
Sunday visitors at B. X Wares at
Washington village.
Leslie Cargill was at W. NJ. Pres
colts for brief visit last Sunday.
Mrs. Veda Johnston is at Washing
ton caring for her grandmother, Mrs.
George Danforth, who is very sick
with pneumonia.
Eddie Light of South Liberty is
helping Perley Overlook fit his wood
pile.
William Johnston is doing rushing
business in the maple syrup business,
having about lbs or more trees tap
ped. <
Gladys Folsom was weekend Wis.,
itor of Miss Harriet Johnston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
CHINA.

SOUTH-The Ladies' Grange Aid
will meet Wednesday afternoon in G..
A r. hall. Mrs. Kate Ellis will be there
in the evening with her stereoptieon
views. This will be public. Everybody
cordially invited
Mrs. Charles Jackson has been in
Augusta the past week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Leslie Jones.
Bernice Mosher visited relatives
in Waterville Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Thompson, who
have been in Florida the past six
weeks, returned home Saturday night,
March 2S.
Irving Harrington went to Del STRAIT
toms in Albion Thursday afternoon
bringing home with him matched
span of 1900 pound work horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31


The arrest of Herbert Mason of Ca
naan in Clinton Saturday by Sheriff
Getchell revives in the minds of the
people here an incident in the SUI
preme court about two years ago,
was in session. He was arrested and
brought before the court and fined SO
fer the offense. The county attorney
when Herbert Mason, who was sum-
moned to court as witness, was
found peeking through the keyhole
Of the grand jury room while the jury
at that time saw a shadow on the
door and on opening it Mason fell into
the jury room
Indications are that the tax rate for
the present year will be the same as
last year, which is % mills. About
$S7,6S9.69 was raised at the annual
meeting. 1t is believed that the as
sessments will be a little less on ac-
count of much property at present not
being used and has decreased in val
uatien for at least the time being.
c. s. Benson, who has been sub
master of the Skowhegan High school
since the beginning of the school year
in September, has resigned to take eff
feet at once as he is to enter a new
line of work
Charles Edward Whitney and Miss
Berdena Wentworth were married on
Sunday in Athens. The bride is the
daughter of Fred Wentworth of that
town.
Mrs. T. H. Anderson of Portland is
passing a week with her mother, Mrs.
Sophia Perkins.
The motors for the Arms Worsted
Mill arrived Saturday, also several of
the workmen and it is expected that
the mill will open for business some
time during the present week, getting
out samples.
Alton Mason has secured a position
as overseer in a cotton mill at Dover.
n. H., and will go there next week.
social will be given at the home
of Herbert Judlkins Tuesday evening
by the Brotherhood Glass of the Beth
any church to be in charge of Mr.. judi
klns and G. r. Fogg.
Z Arthur Merrill n Senior at Bowdoin,
is passing his Easter vacation here
and in Norridgewock with his mother,
Mrs B. B. Merrill. Upon his gradua-
ton Mr.. Merrill plans to enter Y. M.
c. A. work.
Frank Butterfield of Brunswick is
visiting friends here for a few days.
A quartet has been formed at the
Bethany church and sang at the morn
ing service Sunday. The members are:
Helen Merriam, Agnes Manter, Isabel
Thomas and Alice Written.
William Jones of Dover, N. H., is
visiting his son, Arthur R. Jones. SUI
perintendent of the American Woo:en
Mill
Rev Peter Osborn of Portland con-
Quoted the services Sunday at the Ad-
vent church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Niles Defeats
Johnson i'm Final

Boston, March 30.-N. w. Niles, state
lawn tennis champion, defeated H C.
Johnson, one of the state double title
holders, in the final match of the tour
nament on the covered courts of the
Longwood Cricket Club today. They
had won through a field comprising
the highest ranking players in the
East. Victory went to Niles in straight
sets, after sturdy opposition, Ga, rs,
d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Colonial LEAGUE Meetina

Providence. r. l., March 30-Vice Pres
ident S. B. Flanagan has issued a call
for a meeting of the Colonial Baseball
League to be held in this city on Thurs
day. 1t is expected that schedule will
be arranged at that meeting and the re-
port of the circuit committee will be
made. The cities incluo,o in the league
are Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford
Pawtucket, Woonsocket and Taunton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
FITZGERALD SAW SOME
TROUBLE FOR SUCCESSOR

Boston. March 3O.-Mayor Curley told
a Senate committee today that For
mer Mayor Fitzgerald's last words to
him were: II would not wish my worst
enemy to have the position of mayor
of Boston when I quit"
The present executive was arguing
for sanction of a measure which would
make it possible for him to rescind an
order of his predecessor granting in
creases amounting to 1884, to mem
bers of the police department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
MURDERED NY. TEACHER
A CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Auburn, n. Y. March 3O.-Lida Beech
er, reported to have been murdered at
Poland, n. Y, is daughter of the Rev.
and Mrs. w. \. Beecher of Senett. Miss
Beecher's family is we'll known here, her
uncle, the late Rev. DR.. Willis Beecher of
Auburn Theological Seminary having
been one of the most prominent writers
in the Presbyterian church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

broken out in small water
blisters and | was told she
had the eczema the worst
way. The eruption first
looked like little water
blisters. then it turned so
it looked like a piece of
raw meat. Ii itched SO
badly that we had to
muffie the baby's hands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Giants Defeat Houston

Houston. Texas, March 3o.-The New
York National regulars defeated the
Houston Texas League Club here to-
day 5 to 3, scoring three runs in an
eighth inning rally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

A hematite ore discovery on tho
Kleena river has been acquired by
Vancouver company. II + stated thai
a large body of ore has been removed
by a glacier and deposited oysr aits
area one mile square. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
MT. VERNON.

George Blake of Dean Preparatory
School Is at home for a short vacation
The Normal school and Ken.'s Hill
girls are enjoying their short vacation
at home greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
ECZEMA DISFIGURED
BABY TERRIBLY
Body All Broken Out in Water Bis
tiers. ltched So Had to Mufle
Hands, Used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Never Troubled Since.

Ridgeaeld. Conn. =" My baby was cross
and restless and fretted night and day. One
morning l discovered that her body was all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Boston Braves Win

Macon, Ga, March 30.-The Boston
National League team today defeated
the Atlanta Southern Association Club
here l to 0. The lone run was scored
in the fourth inning when Deal, third
baseman, hit for two bases and later
crossed the plate on another two
base hit by Gowdy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

About four hundred thousand auto
mobiles are turned out each year In
the factories of Detroit.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-04-26
DISCUSS PROBLEM
 OF SWAMP LANDS
REPORT SHOWS so,Ooo,o ,ooo ACRES SUBJECT TO RECLAMATION
 IN THIS COUNTRY.
Southern Commercial Congress ln- ausurates a Plan by Which 1t Hopes to Solve Problem.

Savannah, Ga, April 25.--Dr. Clar. ence J. Owens, managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress. in his address tonight before the Ma. tlolal Drainage Congress, in session here, said in part:
 Tn the United States there are ap- pToXimately S0000000 acres of swamp and oyerflowedu lands that are not only unproductive but a hin, drance to the general welfare and q menace to the public health. Three. fourths of this acreage is located in the Southern states. Practically all of this land is held in private owner ship, and it is necessary to have the consent and cooperation Of the own CTS in ordre to inaugurate a complete system Of drainage and reclamation. The reclamation of these swamp and oyerflowed lands will be of great benefit to the owners. to the state in which the land is situated, and also
The Sentinel=record., 1914-04-26

pledging the Democratic party 10 the Mississippi river and the co-ordina- tion of plans for the drainage of question of federal control Of the swamp and overflowed lands with respect to their survey and the super vision of the work of construction.
 'Reeently in consultation with President Wilson. | was authorized by the President to say that it was his hope that with the adjournment of the present session of Congress all
The Sentinel=record., 1914-04-26

therefore, yitally related to the whole question of drainage. Two of these blanks, referring to agricultural edu- cation, extension teaching in agri- culture, and the investigation of rural organization and achievements in Eu- ropean countries with the hope Of the adaptation of a system to meet the needs of rural America, were written verbatim into the platform of the now dominant party in our national life.
 "Planks were submitted also,
The Sentinel=record., 1914-04-26

questions that might be regarded as partisan would be settled and with
 the opening of the next Congress his administration would turn its atlen- ton exclusively to a great construc- tive program of common interest to all the people of the United States. re- gardless of their political afiiliation. We may with confidence, therefore, look forward to aggressive action in the near future, trans ating into law
 the policy with respect 10 drainage