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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Cement manufacturers Tuesday pro-
tested to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission on the per cent increase in
freight rates proposed by the Eastern
railroads.
King Victor Emmanuel Tuesday re-
ceived in private audience Thomas P.
Lindsay of Boston, son-in-law of
Thomas Nelson Page, the United
States ambassador to italy.
Withdrawal from Port au Prince Of che
American, British. German and French
forces which formed an international
guard during the latest disturbances
there, was reported to the navy depart
ment at Washington Tuesday by Captain
Robert L. Russell. commanding the
American. squadron.
A possible basis of agreement between
the Hamburg american and North Ger
man lines in connection with the trans
Atlantic passenger rate war was found
during a meeting at Vienna, Austria, be-
tween Phillip Heineken and Albert Balm,
the two direetors-general, according to
the TagebIatt.
Investigation Tuesday into the death of
Clyde Berkey, a Freshman engineering
student, from Claremont. \. H.. whose
body was found in his gas-filled room
Monday night. led the authorities of Ann
Arbor, Mich, to believe 1t was case of
suicide. 1t is thought the young man s
mind became unbalanced because of fall
ure in some Of his studies.
With a revolver bullet through her
heart, Mrs. Maude Thompson Chesley
of Concord, N. H, committed suicide
in her bedroom Tuesday forenoon. She
was 80 years of age and on Jan. 10
of this year married at Swampscott,
Mass, Irving T. Chesley, local con-
tractor. He found her dead body upon
his return to their home at noon.
Miss Fannie Sellins, a Union labor
organizer of st. Louis, who has been
doing welfare work among, the fami-
lies of the striking miners at Golfers,
w. Va, was arrested Tuesday at
Steubenville, Ohio, charged with be-
ing in contempt of court in that she
had violated Judge a. g. Dayton's IN
junction prohibiting interference with
the men employed at the mines of the
West Virginia and Pittsburg Coal Co.
She was held in $500 bend to appear
for hearing Feb. H.
Recommendations that the initiation
fee of the Knights of Pythias, domain
of Rhode Island, be increased to $40,
and that new lodges be installed at
Portsmouth, Pascoag and Harrisvllle,
were contained in the report of Grand
Chancellor John M. Percival of Woon-
socket, at the 43rd annual convocation
of the grand lodge at Providence, X.
l., Tuesday The report of William
A. Wilson, grand keeper Of records
and seal. showed that there were IS
lodges in the state with membership
of 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
A SHlpL0kD OF NEGROES
FOR GOLD COAST UTOPIA.

New York. Feb. 10.-A shipload of ne
groes, mostly farmers and their wives,
from Oklahoma, waited here today for
Alfred C. Sam to lead them to new ne
gro Utopia on the gold coast of Africa.
Men were induced to come here, they
said by Sam, who had been collecting
colonizers from Oklahoma. Texas and
Mississippi. More negroes were expected
from Galveston and the West. and it was
said that Sc were coming from Boston.
The steamer in which the negroes ex-
pected to seek the gold coast was the old
Curityba of the Munson Line, which for
merry piled between New York and Cuba.
An officer of the Munson Line said today
that the Curityba was sold short time
ago 10 the Akin Trading Co. of this city.
in which Sam is supposed to be interested.
Sam. according TO the colonists. repre-
sents himself to be an African chief. Re
ports of his activities have come from
time to time from the black belt of the
South and Southwest and New York ne
groes were greatly stirred up today by
conflicting reports regarding his project
Sam could not be found here today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
Men HH!s BANKER STOLE
MILLION AND GOES TO JAIL.

Mempbis. Tenn, Feb. 10.-C. Hunter
Raine. president of the Mercantile Bank,
arrested on the charge of embezzlement,
after the discovery of alleged defalcations
of more than 100000. today prepared to
become accustomed to the routine Of jail
life.
Raine has refused all offers OF his
friends to arrange bail for him, saying
he Is guilty and ready to take his punish
ment He also has refused to retain le-
gal counsel.
While first announcements placed the
amount of Raine's shortage at about $500
900, figures given out today show that this
already has been increased to nearly sI.-
10000 It is stated by bank officials that
the defalcation may reach close to ST.
100000 Definite figures will not be known
until the state bank examiners have COM
pleted their work.
Since going to Jail Raine has declined
to discuss the affairs of the bank further
than to Insist that he alone is responsible
for the condition which wrecked the in
stitution, which was under state juris-
diction.
One Of the touching incidents in connec-
ton with Raine occurred late yesterday
when a reconciliation was effected be-
tween Raine and his brother, Gilbert d.
Raine. publisher of the Memphis News
Scimitar. The two had been estranged
for a number Of years, but when the bank
president was placed in a cell one of the
first to call upon him was his brother
Gilbert. Both wept as they agreed to
forget past differences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
ENGLAND GUIDED
BY Developments
OF MEXICAN POLICY.

Washington, Feb. 10.-With Thomas
J. Hohler, secretary of the British le-
CATION to Mexico in Washington, and
Sir Loniel Garden, the retiring British
minister to Mexico about to visit the
city, it believed here that all con-
eerned viii understand hereafter the
British governments intention to be
guided by the developments of the
American policy towards Mexico. Sir
Lionel Gardens visit is expected by
his friends to clear up misapprehen-
sion as to his attitude towards the
Huerta government and it is suggest
ed too, that he will be able to tell much
concerning recent events in Mexico
City that is not known by American
Charge O'Shaughnessy because of the
latter's peculiar diplomatic status. .
More important in its results than
Sir Lionels visit are expected to be
the conferences which Mr.. Hohler is
now holding with various officials in
Washington The British diplomat has
had it impressed upon him that any
possible means of settlement of the
Mexican situation is barred that does
not involve the complete elimination OF
General Huerta as a factor in Mexican
politics, and that he will carry this
news to Mexico City with him when
he goes there in the next week or 10
days.
State department officials were more
interested today in unraveling the de-
tails of the tragedy in the railroad tun-
mel at Cumbre. Chihuahua, than in
political developments in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
Bay State Bonds
Direct to People.

Boston, Feb. 1o-State bonds amounting
to $685., 900 will be sold directly to the
people, Frederick w. Mansfield, state
treasurer, announced tonight after he
had rejected every bid of dealers. 1t will
be the first time in the history of the
state that it's bonds have been disposed
of, in this way.
The highest bid on the entire issue from
dealers was 104,279 and this is the price
at which the bonds will be offered to the
public.
In announcing his decision Treasurer
Mansfield said: II was elected by the
people on the strength of my pledge to
do this, and they realized that the direct
sale of bonds by the state was to their
advantage.
ITO accomplish this result it was neces-
sary under the law to advertise for bids
in the usual way and then reject them.
thus making the road clear to offer the
bonds to the public.
The bid Of l04179 means that IL the
bonds were sold at that figure the sue
cessful bidder would receive a yield of
3.5S5 per cent. interest on his investment
If he In turn sold the issue to the pub
lie at profit it is plain that the public
would have to pay that profit.
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Ts
Arrested for Wool Thefts.

woonsocket, R. l., Feb 10.-Four
men were arrested here tonight IN
connection with wholesale thefts of
wool from the Alsaee Worsted Co.
Two of the men were caught loading
wool on wagon at the door of the
mill, according to the police.
The men arrested at the mill were
Louis Perron, the firms day engineer,
and Louis Moses, a former employee.
Later the police arrested Samuel Dia-
mond, a junk peddler, charged with
receiving stolen wool, and Fred Lee
Clair, night Waterman at the mill. All,
except Diamond are held for larceny.
The thefts had been going on for
several months and a large quantity OF
raw wool was taken from the mill
during that time. When the police cap
tured the men with the wagon tonight
1900 pounds Of wool, valued at $soo,
was found in their possession,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
RE-HEARING REFUSED
BY Justice Lamm of jefferson City,
Charging Lumber Companies with
Violation of Anti Trust Laws.

: Jefferson City, Mo-. Feb. 1o.-The
Missouri supreme court today refused
to grant a re-hearing of its custer de-
cree against certain lumber compa-
MES, charged with violating the state
anti trust laws or to monty its judg-
ment under which IL companies were
ordered Internationally to leave the
state.
The effect Of the decision of the su-
plema court is uncertain, for Chief
Justice Lamm refused to explain 1t,
saying that the decree spoke for IT.
self.
A clause in the decree by which the
supreme court retains jurisdiction over
the cases has created the impression
among attorneys here that if the COM
panies pay the fines assessed against
them and demonstrate that they will
obey the laws in the future, the decree
of custer will be suspended, or at least
that the court will not enforce the
oustter while the companies are on
good behavior.
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MRS, PANKHURHT
BEQU|LES POLICE
into FALSE ARREST.

London. Feb. 10-Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst beguiled the police tonight
into a false arrest. She addressed a
crowd from the window of her tenn
porary residence. Campden Hill
Square She tainted the government
with cowardice and announced that
she was coming into the street and
challenged the police to re-arrest her.
Forthwith a woman emerged from
the house; the crowd surged around
to protect her, and lively scufiie en-.
sued. The woman was arrested and
with seven others was taken to po-
lice station. There the police discov-
cred they had been tricked. The wom-
IN was attired to represent Mrs.
Pankhurst
All those arrested were armed with
clubs. They refused to give their names
or addresses. They will be charged
with obstruction and assault y
The police passed the remainder of
the night watching the house, although
it was not certain that Mrs. Pank-
hurst is still there. Miss Sylvia Pank-
hurst addressed public meeting in
the East End Of London tonight. She
declared tnat Inc peopie diHiy
would soon be drilling in the open
streets, like Sir Edward Carson s
Ulster army.
For the first time in recent years,
the Suffragettes were conspicuous by
their absence today from all the pro-
cessions connected with the opening of
Parliament. The siege Of the Bishop
of Londons residence was abandoned
late in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
UNITED SHOE MACHINERY co.
ASKS ONE DAY FOR REBUTTAL.

BOSTON. Feb. 10.-Attorneys for the
United Shoe Machinery Co. announc-
ed today, at the resumption of the
governments dissolution suit on the
ground that the corporation has ef-
fected an unlawful monopoly, that on
ly one day would be required to pre-
sent the defence's case in rebuttal.
A special examiner will begin hear
ing evidence relating to patent rights
Feb. "a, and it is expected that argu-
ments will be made in May. The trial
began May 20. 1913.
Edward p Hurd, vice president,
and George w. Brown, director, de-
MED today that they had ever purchas-
ed stock of the Eppler Welt CO., as
alleged by William B. Arnold OF Ae-
ington.
Frederick D. Emery, patent attor-
new employed by Thomas G. Plant
said that he had visited the Boylston
Manufacturing Cos. plant at FAIR
haven. but did not remember seeing
any welt holding device there, whlch
witness last week said was moor
porated in the Plant machinery AFTER
Mr.. Emery's inspection of the FalrnaV-
en- factory.
At the request of Judge Putnam,
the presiding justice, Sidney w. WINS
low. president of the company, pre-
sented a memorandum of the service
furnished by the United to its Gus
toners without cost. The memoran-
dunn showed that the company main
tanned supply and repair stations in
IS cities in the United States with
sub stations in nine other cities. The
company employed COS men at these
81 stations at a cost of $l,ls6,494.S6
during 1911 The repairmen answered
2O1,413 calls from shoe manufacturers
at an average cost Of $5,95 for each
call. President Winslow testified that
1915 per cent of the company's busi-
ness was located in Massachusetts.
Regarding the failure of the company
to list the patents obtained from
Thomas G. Plant, in Its returns to the
commissioner of corporations, Mr..
Winslow said that the entire plant pur-
chase was carried on the books in the
| following manner: The plant stock was
| ira nsferred to the United Shoe Ma
chinery Corporation in return for 49,
600, 900 cash loaned to effect the pur-
chase. The remaining 100000 was
carried by the United Shoe Machinery
| Co. on it's books in the account of
| leased machinery and stock of other
corporations.
1t waa for these reasons that no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11

Mrs. Edith Files was rendered Sur
prise party Tuesday evening at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Grey, Winchester street, in hon.
or of her birthday. A large number
were present to make the occasion an
enjoyable one. Mrs. Files was present
ed with a number of birthday remem-
brances A pleasant evening in play
ing games and a Valentine lunch was
served In the prettily decorated din
ing room.
Mrs. jeremiah Murphy of Auburn is
guest of Mrs. Daniel 3. Donnelly,
Main street.
Frank Coffill, employed at Augusta,
is passing a few days at his home in
town.
The funeral of the late Miss Mary
Wentworth, who passed away Monday
morning. will be held Thursday.
Mrs. E. p. Fish of Waterville was a
guest Tuesday of Mrs. Lucinda Fish, Ma
pie street.
A 1o-pound boy was born Monday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brown. Mrs Brown
has been at Canaan with her parents for
several weeks, where the baby was born.
day to Boston after few days visit in
town as a guest of Miss jeanette Stur-
tevant
The books of all departments of the
town of Fairfield were closed Tuesday,
Feb. 10, and many of the reports are al
ready completed
Miss Edith Wilder will not resume her
duties as commercial instructor at Law
renee High school until next Monday.
Word has been received here that Miss
Amy c. Farlin, who was Latin teacher
at Lawrence High school Tor three years,
has taken examinations for teacher s
position in the public schools of Boston.
Miss Farlin will be pleasantly remember
ed by many who wish her success.
A number of the Fairfield stores closed
a short time Tuesday afternoon in respect
of John Parkins funeral.
The former Thursday Afternoon Club
has been changed to the Tuesday After
noon Club and met this week with Mrs.
A. c. Ladd. Lower Main street
George Patterson left Tuesday for a
business trip to Madison and Scion.
Mrs. Martha Koran has entered the en-
ploy of the eyes Fibre Co,
Wednesday will be busy day along
social activities. Some of the events to
happen are: The presentation of 1.-The
Private Tutor at Fairfield Center by the
Lawrence High School Dramatic Club;
the ladies of the Methodist Guild will
serve Valentine supper at the church
vestry; the Baptist Missionary Society
will meet Wednesday afternoon at the
church parlors; union rally meeting of
the Fairfield Methodist Sunday schools
will be held Wednesday evening at the
town Methodist church; the Needlecraft
Sisters will meet with Mrs. Frank Gift
ford, West street. on Wednesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
CAPITAL JOTTINGS,

To prevent duplication Of work and
to thereby secure greater efficiency are
the objects sought by Secretary Will
son in appointing committee, which
today began an investigation of con-
ditions in the department of labor.
Secretary Wilson wants his depart
ment to do only the work that belongs
to 1t and the other departments to do
the work that properly belongs to
them. The committee to prepare plans
to correct duplication of work was ap
pointed in accordance with an act of
Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11

"a crowd of men suddenly appear
ed from Trinidad he said. Some
mounted and some riding in the death
special A man named Kennedy bear
ing white flag came within the tent
colony. He said: Boys, I'm union
man. Are you good union men or
scabsT The men in the camp replied
that they were union men. We'll, YOU
better look out, because they're going
to shoot you Kennedy said, suddenly
walking back about Is feet and huri-
ing the white flag on the ground. The
next instant two machine guns opened
fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
Raine Indicted for
Misappropriation.

Memphis. Tenn, Feb. 10.-Charged with
misappropriating $4,000 OF the funds of
the Mercantile Bank, of which he was
president, c. Hunter Raine, whose cotton
specuiations are held responsible for the
wrecking of that institution. today was
indicted by the grand Jury which began
an investigation of the accounts of the
bank. Raine. who says he lost because
Wall street stacked the cards against
him. is charged with embezzlement, lar
ceny and fraudulent breach of trust. He
refuses to allow his friends to arrange
bond or to secure counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt. w. S. Oak
man.
Fifeld A. Luce, late Co. H, 14th
Me. Inf, and George F. Crockett late
5th Mass. Battery. have been granted
discharges from the Home.
Tho funeral of the late Alvin A.
Pride was held from the Home chap
ell at 2 P. NJ, Tuesday, Rev. J. e.
Cochrane officiating.
The funeral of the late Robert Ellis
will be held from the Home chapel
at P. NJ, Rev. J. E. Cochrane off,
ciating.
The vaudeville program for this eve
ming promises to be one of the best.
Dave Manley, comedian in His Honor
the Mayor" is the first number and is
followed by Adella and Codella, in
ternational dancers in The Garden of
the Gods" The pictures are: THE
Fifth String" in two parts, Selig;
Pathe Weekly; and Keeping Hus-
bands at Home" Vitagraph. Tickets
for reserved seats will be on sale 11.30
to / O'Clock.
Marcus NJ. Getchell of Co B, has
been admitted to the hospital for
treatment.
Charles Emerson has recovered and
been sent from the hospital to Co. NJ.
John Mcdonald has been granted a
furlough to Augusta.
James T. Kearney has returned to
the Branch from a furlough passed
in Cooper's Mills,
Thomas Jubilee Singers (Colored)
eight in number, have been booked for
an evenings entertainment Saturday.
Feb. IA. This company is said to be
ore Of the best colored troupes on the
road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11
State Students Conference OPP
ems at Colby Friday, Feb. 20.

, President Wilson along with several
governors on the National committee,
which last year went abroad to study
rural conditions at the expense OF the
government.
D. G.. Latshaw-Internatio secre-
tqry for extension work for the Young
Mems Christian Association.
A. G. Cushman-General secretary
Of Bates College Y. NJ. c. A, where
the student organization is doing such
splendid service.
Ethan T. Colton--One of the fore
most university leaders in promoting
the best life among the students OF
the universities in the United States
and Canada He speaks to me from a
wide range of experiences. During his
college life he participated in all the
various athletic and other activities of
his Alma Mater, being captain of the
baseball and football teams. president
of the Senior class and of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
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RepIx TO East Indians.

Washington. Feb 10.-Questions involv-
ed In the regulation of Hindu immigra-
ton into other countries than India are
too grave to permit of any attempt being
made to adjust them through the agency
of the British embassy in Washington.
This was the substance of a reply made
today by Sir Cecil Spring Rise, the Brit
fish ambassador, to a delegation of East
Indians who called upon him to solicit
his good Offices in preventing the enact
ment of Asiatic exclusion legislation by
the American Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-11

At $50 Friday afternoon, Feb. 20,
the state Students Conference Will
open here At that time the first exer-
else viii be held in Memorial hall at
the college grounds and from that
time on the next three days will be
busy ones for the various committees
and the visitors themselves. A long
and elaborate program has been pre-
pared and an interesting and instruc-
tive time is assured to all those who
attend this conference.
A very strong coterie of speakers
have been procured for this occasion
among whom are the following wei
known men:
Arthur N. Cotton--Graduate of Har-
ward and for IL years one of the most
successful boys work secretaries on
the continent.
Albert z. Roberts-Tnternationa sec
rotary for rural work, with headquar-
ters in New York. He was chosen by
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Opening of Suit
Against Sen. Gore

Oklahoma City, Feb. 10.-Trial of the
suit for $4,000 instituted against
United States Senator Thomas P. Gore
by Mrs. Minnie E. Bond, in which Mrs.
Bond accuses the Oklahoma senator of
improper conduct, viii begin tomor-
row. Counsel for both sides tonight
announced themselves ready for trial.
The alleged improperly occurred, Mrs.
Bond charges, while the two were
guests at Washington hotel.
Senator Gore, who is a candidate for
nomination at the August primaries,
has issued a denial of the charge in
which he accuses political enemies of
intigati the suit.
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LincoIn's Course Only Way.

Boston, Feb. 10.-Giving. "a Southern
eris estimate OF Abraham Lincoln at
the annual Lincoln night observance
of the Boston City Club tonight. Unit
ed States Senator j. T. Robinson Of
Arkansas declared that lin no other
way than the course taken by Lincoln
could slavery have been abolished" He
added that I'm no other way could the
present glory of the South be made
possible. 1.-THE South honors the mem
DRY Of Lincoln today" the speaker
said, because of his magnanimity in
its hour of desolation.'
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Vanderbilt Yacht
Driving on Beach.

New Orleans, Feb. 10.-Frederick W..
Vanderbilts yacht Warrior, which re-
Gently went ashore off the coast or
Colombia is being driven further onto
the beach by hurricane, according
to a radiogram received here late to-
day The message also said:
THE tug Relief, summoned from
Kingston when the Warrior went
ashore, has smashed her MINDLESS, lost
both anchors and chains and has gone
to Savannah for repairs"
According to recent reports. all of
the Warriors crew had been taken off
except 10 men, but nothing concerning
the remaining 10 was learned.
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George Tyler Slams Contract.

New York. Feb. 10.-George Tyler of
Lowell. Mass, left hand pitcher for
the Boston Nationals, today signed a
contract with Manager Stallings to
pitch for the Braves next year. The
amount of Tyler's salary was not an
nounced, but it is known to include
an increase over that of last year.
The pitcher had been negotiating with
Manager Brown of the st. Louis team
of the Federal League. but after a
talk with Manager Stallings decided
to continue with the older organiza-
ton. -.