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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
NEGRO WOMAN IS
LYNCAED BY MOB
IN MUSKOCEE, OKLA.

Muskogee, Okla, March 31.-Marie
Scott, Negro woman, who Sunday
night killed Lemuel Peace, a young
white man, by driving a knife into his
heart, was taken out of the Wagner
county Jail early today and hanged
to a telephone pole. The mob, which
was masked, overpowered the jailer, a
one-armed man, threw rope over the
woman's head and dragged her out of
the Jail,
A knock at the Jail door aroused
the sleeping jailer, alone in the office.
A voice outside said an officer was
there with prisoners. The jailer OPP
ened the door and faced II revolvers.
He was bound quickly and his keys
taken from him. He then was thrown
into a corner.
The mob pulled the screaming wo-
man from her cell, tied a rope about
her neck and dragged her to a tele-
phone pole, block from the Jail. An
hour later the sheriff cut down the
dead body.
The county attorney has started an
investigation of the lynching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
800 Tons of Rifles for
Ireland Escape Embargo

Copenhagen, Denmark, March 81
A mysterious cargo of 800 tons of
rifles, supposed to be intended for Ire
land, disappeared from the vicinity OF
the Danish island of Langeland during
last night after an embargo had been
placed on it by the authorities.
The rifles were brought to LANCE
land on board a lighter, from Ham
burg, which anchored off the island. A
short time afterward the Norwegian
steamer Fanny drew up alongside and
proceeded to take the arms on board.
The Danish authorities then came
upon the scene and seized the papers
of the lighter and the steamer, whose
commanders were ordered to await
further instructions. Today the two
vessels had vanished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
B. & M. Minority Share
Holders Withdraw

Boston, March Slater further
consideration of the matter number
of the minority stockholders of the
Boston & Maine Railroad have decided
not to institute injunction proceedings
to prevent the sale of the Maine Gen.
trail stock, according to Samuel l..
Bailen, who represented several of the
minority at the stockholders meeting
yesterday. in opposition to the sale.
Mr. Bailen said today that in dis
posing of it's interests in the Maine
Central, the Boston &, Maine would ex-
pose itself to the probability of hay
ing the Independent Maine Central
dictate traffic agreements which might
harass the Boston s. Maine, but the
directors did what they thought best
and no proceedings to interfere would
be begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Portland, Me-, March 31.-Approval
Of the plan to acquire the Boston q
Maine holdings of 65 per cent. of the
Maine Central Railroad stock was
given today at special meeting of
the Maine Central stockholders. The
vote was 71,147 shares in favor and 74o
opposed.
The stockholders voted in favor OF
a trust which will be known as the
Maine Railways Cos, to take over the
159,601 shares now owned by the Bos-
ton & Maine. The capital fund or
stock will be purchased by the Maine
Central with its 30-day five per cent.
notes for $3,000,000. The holding COM
pany then will purchase the Boston
& Maine holdings for $50 share, pay
ing for the same with the 100000
notes of the Maine Central and it's own
five-yea five per cent. notes for S12,-
POI, 995, secured by the pledge of the
159,601 shares.
The stockholders voted in favor OF
continuing the traffic agreement which
exists between the two roads. {. H.
Payson of this city cast the negative
votes at the meeting.
The Boston, & Maine stockholders
having voted in favor of selling the
159,601 shares at $95 share, the
Maine Central stockholders met to give
the necessary authorization for the
creation of the holding company and
provide for the payment of the stock.
1t was proposed that the Maine
Central give it's 30-day note for S3,-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Ahiram Encampment No. % I. o. O.
F., is making elaborate preparations for
entertaining the Kennebec Valley En-
campment, No. 35. of Richmond or
Thursday evening. The degree team Of
Kennebec Valley Encampment will con-
fer the Royal Purple degree on class
Of 20 candidates for Ahiram Encampment
After the work a supper will be served
The grand patriarch and the grand jun
Tor warden will be present. All patri'
archs residing in this vicinity are invited
TO be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Timothy Sullivan, Irish
Patriot, Dead at Dublin

Dublin, Ire, March S1.-Timothy
Daniel Sullivan, the Irish patriot and
author Of God Save Ireland" died
here today in his S7th year.
Sullivan was one Of the most prom
inent agitators in favor Of home rule
for Ireland at the time when the late
Charles Stewart Parnell was in his
prime. For 20 years he was a nation
alist member Of the House of Com
mons and for two years in succession,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

son. Mass, who has been passing the
winter at the home of her uncle, j.
II. Bailey. is visiting relatives in
China.
Miss Gladys M. Downs left Tuesday
for Cambridge. Mass, where she will
be the guest of relatives for several
weeks.
w. A. Gosline of Augusta, represent
ing the Maine Farmer, was recently
in the place.
Mrs. Mary Nolan, who has been
housekeeper in the family of j. H. Al
ley for some time, has returned to her
home in the northern part of the town.
Kenneth Alley of Waterville is
passing part of his vacation with his
uncle, w e. Alley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Episcopal Bishop
OF N. II. Is Dead

Concord, n. H, March 31.-Right
Rev. William Woodruff Niles, D. D.,
LII. D., bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal diocese of New Hampshire
since 1870, died at the bishops house
in this city this afternoon from gen.
eral breakdown due to old age. He
was horn in Hatley, Province OF Que
bee, May "a. 1882. and graduated from
Trinity College in 1857 and from the
Berkeley Divinity school in 1861. He
was ordained a deacon in the same
year and q priest in 1862, at Wiscas-
set, Me, his first parish. From 1864
to 1870 he was professor of latin in
Trinity College. His two sons are Ed
ward c. Niles, chairman of the New
Hampshire Public Service Commits
sion, and Rev. William P. Niles OF
Nashua.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
l4=Year Old Girl
Sentenced for Arson

Haverhill, Mass, March 31.-Gladys
Pelkey, aged IA years, accused of max
ing four attempts to burn the dwelling
in which her family lived, was today,
ordered committed to the State Indus
trial School at Lancaster The girl
told the Judge that conditions in her
home were such that she wanted to
leave it somehow, and it was her idea
that the destruction of the house by
flames would give her the best oppor-
tunity to escape. Her father has been
arrested on the charge of non-support
of the child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
TO ADD 100000
ACRES TO NATL PARKS

New York, March 31.-A plan to ex-
tend by 100000 acres the National
Park holdings Of 100000 acres in
the Southern Appalachian and White
mountains, purchased under the
Weeks law, was endorsed today at
meeting of the executive committee
of the New York Merchants Associa-
ton in a resolution recommending that
the needed additional legislation be
launched The position was taken that
national parks are as essential Tor
recreation, pleasure and health In the
East and South as in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
PROMINENT METHODIST
MINISTER DEAD IN CHICAGO

Chicago, March 31.-The Rev. Jas.
E. Rowe, who is said to have raised
more money to pay their Indebtedness
OF small Methodist Episcopal churches
than any other man, died suddenly
early today at his home here. For six
years he had been corresponding sec
rotary of the Chicago Home Mission
airy and Church Extension Society OF
the Methodist Church. In this capac-
ity he is credited with raising more
than 100000 to pay Off church
mortgages. He was born in Wales and
was 81 years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Pleads Guilty of
Extortion Charges

Hartford, CT, March S1.-Chauncey II.
Hovey of Springfield, Mss, pleaded
guilty in police court today to charges
of attempting to extort money from Syl-
vester C. Durham, president of an in
surance company, and with carrying con-
cealed weapons. The case was continued
until Saturday, Hovey going to Jail in
default of $4,000 bonds.
Hovey was arrested late yesterday on
the street after running fight with a
detective. He had sent two letters to
Durham in which he demanded 5000 from
the insurance man under penalty of
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

School reports for the fiscal year
ending Jan. 81 have Just been received
from the press and may be obtained
by applying at the office of the super
intendent of schools, City building. Be-
sides the usual reports and statistics,
the booklet contains halftone pictures
of the new High school building and
the domestic science room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
SOS, 900 for - ss.=.-.4
Siegel's Store

New York, March s1.-A total of
s26S,112, or s70.612 more than had been
offered in the best of the private bids
made two weeks ago, was realized to-
day at a public auction sale of the
merchandise and fixtures of the Four
teenth street store, one of the bank
rupt Henry Siegel and Frank e. No-
gel enterprises in this city.
The total brought by the merchan-
disc of the store today is about so
per cent. of it's cost as against AZ per
cent. offered in the private bids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
M. c. R, R. STOCKHOLDERS
VOTE AT PORTLAND To
APPROVE THE B. &M. Sale

100000 to the Maine Railways Cos.
for it's entire issue of capital stock,
and that the latter should purchase
the 159,601 shares from the Boston d.
Maine, paying for the same with this
note and the Maine Railways Cos. five
year five per cent. notes, secured by
the Maine Central stock, for the, ball
ance.
The trustees OF the holding company
are to be Morris Mcdonald, president
of the two railroad companies, Charles
o. Bancroft, Portland banker, and
Harry NJ Verrill, lawyer of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Keith's Son Is
Sole Executor

Boston, March 31.-A. Paul Keith
announced today that his father. Ben
jamin f. Keith, who died in Florida
last week, had appointed him sole ex-.
ecutor and had left him the residue OF
the estate after making numerous be-
quests of a minor character and pro-
viding for his widow. The amount of
the estate was not given. The entire
theatrical business established by b.
F. Keith was acquired some time ago
by his son and Adward F. Albee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Blue Sky Law OF
Mass. Favored

Boston, March 31.-A bill seeking to
regulate the sale of all securities in
this state and known as blue SKY
law was fayorably reported in the
House today by the legislative COM
mittee on banks. and banking.
The same bill passed the House last
year but was defeated in the Senate.
The provisions are similar to those
which obtain in other states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

oft repeated sayings were fun or -eX-
pressions, a distinguishing feature
between a good and bad amateur.
As the dashing young army lieuten-
ant from the West, Alfred Chamber
lam won honors in his first public ap-
pearance with the club. AS an ardent
young sutton he was all that could be
wished.
The play was followed by largely
attended dancing party given in AS
sem bly, hall.
Following is the cast of characters and
the program:
Major Hollis Halliday, who finds some
things worse twisted than law,
Raymond NJ Lightbody
Lester MacVey. his partner of the law
hfm Oh i''i'pAS = LYMAN nan T. {. Paikowsky
Keeling Plantum, an undertaken.
John a. Coyne
Lieutenant George Rapley. from the
West, Alfred II. Chamberlain
Bernard o'Donnell
Mrs. Halliday. inclined to jealousy.
Miss Jessie Perkins
Clara. her daughter, inclining to Rap
lev, Miss Esther Murray
vernie. the undertaker's daughter, in
Time-Present.
Act I: Parlor at Major Haliday's home
in New York City.
Act II Same-Afternoen.
Act III Same-Evening.
Under the direction of F. Harold
Dubord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Repairs are now being made on that
portion of the Zeta Psi house which
was damaged by fire several weeks
ago. In addition to this the carpen-
tiers have converted the ram pas
ture," the sleeping quarters of the stu
dents on the top floor, fromseveral
small rooms into one large room.
Hardwood floors have also been put
i'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

The annual meeting of the Water
vile Masonic Club will be held at
$50 Thursday evening at the club
rooms to act on the following: To lis
ten to the reports of the officers and
take such action thereon as necessary:
elect q president, vice president,
treasurer, secretary and board of trus-
tees to serve one year, and to act on
any other business that may come be-
fore the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

troll of tuberculosis to elect officers, hear
reports and to transact other important
business will be held this evening in the
city council rooms. Everyone interested
in the work of the association is urged
to be present whether members or not.
Opportunity will be given all for sugges-
tons or criticisms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

King Sol Tuesday fairly well did
away with the covering of snow that
how come the day previous just to
remind us that though spring had ar
rived according to calender computa-
ton, it was not vet sure thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Word from r. Harold Jones, leader
of the Colby Glee Club, says the club,
which is now ON a Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire trip. is being greeted
with crowded houses at every per-
Torrance, and the work of the organ
ization this year is better than any
previous season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Boston, March 31.-The supreme
court ruled in an opinion today that
Governor Walsh has no authority to
remove AdJutant General Gardner w.
Pearson from office. Mr.. Pearson was
appointed by Gov. Foss in 1912 and
under the law his term of office is for
five years.
Gov Walsh sought to remove him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Albert r. Rogers, an ex-sergeant. was
unanimously elected first lieutenant of
Company II, NJ G. S. NJ. at meeting of
the members of the company held Tues
day evening in the armory. Rogers has
been prominent as one or the local militia
boys since his enlistment six years ago
He will soon go TO Augusta to take the
necessary examinations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

The Atherton Furniture Co. have a
special department where they enter
tain callers and demonstrate Victro-
las. The April records have been re-
ceived and among them are some
choice selections.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
BORN.

ANDROSCOGGIN.
Auburn--March Is, to the wife of +. L.
Fowles, a daughter.
KNOX
Warren-March u, to the wife of Earle
Robinson, son.
S. Fl. Sargent. a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Gov. Walsh Without Authority
To Remove Adjutant General

for alleged INSTRUMENTATION in issuing
orders without the approval Of the
Governor, and asked the courts opin-
ion as to the constitutionality of such
a step.
The Governor said tonight that he
would ask the Legislature to amend
the law so that the adjutant generafs
tern of office would be one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

The Boy Scouts will meet for their reg
ular meeting at Z o'clock Wednesday eve
ming at the Methodist vestry. A very
interesting map talk will be given by E.
c. Wilson of the firm of Green & Wilson
Every boy is requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
Funeral of Miss Webster

Rev. l.. w. coons of Augusta conducted
largely attended funeral services held
Tuesday afternoon for Miss Alice Web
ster at her late residence. The remains
Will be taken to caratunk Wednesday
for interment In the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Albert Guptill, a Junior in Colby,
who went TO his home in Pontefract,
Conn, threatened with a severe Illness
Just before the close of college, is re-
covering, and expects to resume his
college work at the opening of the
spring term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
VERMONT SCHOOL BOY
SHOOTS SELF IN HEAD

Burlington, VT, March 31.-Mystery
surrounds the death of Frank S. Big
wood, Freshman at the Winooski
High school. Is years Of age, who shot
himself through the head with q re-
volver tonight. The boy was in good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

1886 and 1887, was lord mayor of Dub
lin.
On one occasion Mr.. sullivan served
two months in jail for an offence
against the Coercion Act and he was
prosecuted several times but escaped
punishment
Mr. Sullivan was a prolific writer of
verse and prose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

81 Harry II. Britton, superintendent of
the Teconnet clubhouse, was operated
upon for appendicitis early Tuesday
morning at the Sisters hospital by DR..
ALFRED King of Portland and is re-
ported resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Waterville will not lack circus amuse-
ment during the coming summer Bar
mum & Bailey's great shows will come
intact June % and La Tena's circus, a
combination of several big shows, will
come a few days after July T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
WINSL0W.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred LeClair and
daughter Lenora of Benton have re-
turned home after passing few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph LeClair.
r. c. Bailey of China was in the
place recently on matters of business
Miss. Alberta Estes Of South Han
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

b. f. Cornell. who has been the NJ. g.
freight agent at Waterville for the past
year. has been appointed general agent at
Rumford Falls and will be succeeded by
G. L. Reynolds of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Modern woodmen from all over Kenne-
bee county will gather in Wateryilie
Wednesday for the annual county con-
vention. The meeting will be called sto
order at p NJ. Supper will be served to
delegates and members at O'Clock and
class adoption work viii occupy the eve
ming. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

- Prof H. w. Brown of Colby will go
TO Fairfield Wednesday evening to be
one of the speakers at the annual Par
fsh meeting and supper of the Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

5. Rev. II. A. Markely of Hallowell is
delivering the sermons at the special
Lenten services now being held at the
sUniversalist church. The services
commence at 7.30 and will continue
through Wednesday and Thursday
evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

The remains of Miss Leila Wright, who
died early in March, were shipped to
West Palmyra Tuesday for burial in the
family lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Deputy Sheriff Charles Harrington
made a seizure Of 10 gallons of whis-
key Tuesday morning at the freight
offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

The Pythian Sisters will hold their reg
nlar meeting Wednesday evening. A
large attendance is desired as plans will
be made to visit Harmony Temple, Au-
burn, April 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

health and high spirits when he went
to his room at his home after sup
per. A few moments later the shot
was heard. 1t is supposed that the
shooting was accidental.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

Charles Brown of Bangor stopped off
in waterville short time Tuesday while
en- route to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

!. Mrs. Fl. High of Bingham is making a
brief stay in the city. guest at the
.Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

G. J. Stanley of Burlington, Vt, Is
making 4 business visit in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01
WATERv|LLE.

H. L. Pepper was a visitor in Ban
gor Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

ri H. Webster of Orono was a caller
IN wateryiIle Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

The annual meeting OF the Central
Maine Association for the Relief and Con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-01

daughter, Mrs. Curtis Artledge of oma-
ha, Neb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-08

member Of which dreamed hh (
dream, achieved his own ideal ostsl
in his own way. With such Univ
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