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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
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DDS of government which we have not
already adopted in Maine, and when
it has been necessary to amend our
constitution ana bring about reforms
we have amended it. Our statutes
have been changed so that now we
have provisions for direct legislation
by the people, and for the reference
of any legislation which the legisla-
ture may pass to a vote of the peo-
pie before it has become operative;
provisions for the nominations of all
public officers by direct primary nom
nation; and the only remaining ques-
ton much in public discussion which
may need constitutional amendment
is that of woman suffrage, and / am
sure that the Republican party needs
no constitutional convention to sub
NIT this proposition to the people.
I'VE, the People of Maine"
Since 1920 we have lived under this
sacred document. Like the constitu-
ton of the nation and of the other
states, it was net created and or
dained for the purpose of political adj
vantage. 1t was the result of thought
and study and agitation and even war.
1t commences with the declaration,
We, the people of Maine It has a
purpose. 1t was designed to protect
the people in their common welfare,
and so it has done for many years.
We have all paid taxes, irrespective
of party, to support it, Provisions
which insure tranquility, provided for
the common defense to establish JUS
tice, and secure the blessings of lib
erty, under a declaration that all men
are born equally free and independent
should not be lightly tempered with.
The people in our State in 1920 thought
it necessary to protect themselves in
acquiring, possessing and protecting
their property: in defending their lib
ertY and lives; and in every way pos
sible by the strong protection of civil
to obtain safety and hap
piness. The right to worship God as
one saw fit, provided he did not in
terfere with others or the peace of the
to speak and write and
publish his sentiment upon all ques-
tons, being responsible for the abuse
of such liberty were among the fund
amental things which civil govern
ment meant to our forefathers. Civil
was not an end, but a
means to an end From the beginning
we have gone on making, interpreting,
amending and executing laws, until
we have a system of Jurisprudence
today surrounding us on every hand,
and in every connection and under
taking in life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

London's weekly coal pile amounts
to $4,000 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

Canadian immigration last year
amounted to 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31

There is scarcely neighbor around me
who does not use your medicine. Mrs.
J. F. JOHNSON, r. No. a, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-31
Workmen's Compensation.

I'VE have another great question
with us in Maine, and which failed of
passage by the last Legislature
through the influence of our Demo-
cratic friends, and that is what is
popularity known as the workmen's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
PROBE CONTINUES
Many Letters Are Read in Sons of
 Plato" Case

Jackson. Miss. December 4.-tSpecial) Attorney General Collins probe into the affairs of the oil mills and the Sons of Plato" continued throughout the day, with ]. C. McRaven, manager of the Yazoo City oil mill, still on the witness stand. The proceedings today did not differ in any particular from those of yes terday. Lamar Easterling, representing the attorney general, submitting hundreds of letters by number, and MT. MeRaven identifying them as having been receive by or written by the Newton mill. of which he was formerly manager. Some of these letters were from the Mississippi Cotton oil mill of Meridian. while oth- CTS came from or went to the Mississippi Cotton Oil mill at West Point also in- volving that corporation in the trust and combine. according to the attorney gen. eral for the state.
 Messrs. Dent and Alexander, attorneys for the oil mills, and Proctor X Gamble of Cincinnati, entered the usual objec- tions of Irrelevant. incompetent and im- material" at the close of the days pro- ceedings. MT. McRaven will be excused tomorrow at noon, but will be back in the witness box Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
MILLIONAIRE FACES SERIOUS CHARGE
Colonel Charles Alexander Arrested for Violation
 of the Mann Act

ohcago, December 4-Col Charles Alexander. Providence millionaire. in dicted here charged with violation of
 the Mann act. has been arrested in frovidence, according to an announce
 ment here by Charles F. Clyne. district attorney. He Is charged with rrans- porting Miss Jessie Cope of Los An seles, Cal, from Los Angeles to Chi | cago.
 Miss Cope Is under surveillance of Federal officers in Chicago and 1t is reported the grand jury will consider charges of extortion, said to have been made against her
 Colonel Alexander is a member of
 the firm of Alexander Brothers at Providence, and a director of the Can adian Steel company, according to a statement issued by District Attorney i Cline
 Col. Alexander met Miss Cope at a social gathering in Los Angeles two
 years ago." the statement said. 'He explained he would procure divorce l and marry her. Then he proceeded to
 make violent love to Miss Cope. "The evidence of the girl shows she relied on his promise to marry her At his suggestion Miss Cope met him in Chicago February 13. 1913. They occu- pied connecting rooms at a downtown hotel. Later they went to New Or leans and from there to California. During the time they were travelin z together Colonel Alexander gave her
 many costly presents and much money.
 "The colonel built for her bunga- low in the Berkshire hills. On New Years day. 19l3 Colonel Alexander sent her a poem of greeting.
 "The Modern Alexander" Another poem." Mir. Cline said which Colonel Alexander wrote to Miss Cope he called The Modern Alexander Alexander of the olden days Was said to sadly weep, Because there were no other worlds To conquer and to keep. But in these latter, better days Of trusts and politics Another Alexander came Who knew the modern tricks "In a letter of December 13, 1912. Colonel Alexander referred to Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
HENDERSON'S DEATH
 SHOCKS MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, December 4.-(Special The many Montgomery friends of Arch Hen derson, well known business and club man his family home in North Carolina, were deeply shocked to learn of his death. MT. Henderson was we'll known in Montgom- cry club circles, and was one of the most popular men who ever visited here.
 MT. Henderson was particularly well known to the members'of the Montgomery Country club, where he frequently played golf On all tournament occasions at the local club he was always counted on as one of the regular Birmingham visitors, and none of his friends here ever be- grudged him one of the many trophies he won on the Montgomery links.
 Arch Henderson's death was wholly un- expected by his friends here. None of them had any intimation that he was in i'll health, hence the news of his death was received with great surprise. He was re- garded here as a gentleman who played a fair and clean game, a loyal friend, and royal good host in Birmingham.
 Anniston. December 5.-(Special. )-Arch- ibald Henderson, who died Thursday at Society Hill, s. C., his former home. was for many years a prominent citizen of Anniston before moving to Birmingham about 10 years ago. MT. Henderson was associated in business here with O. NJ Reynolds, then president of the Anniston Supply company, now postmaster of An niston. He was a pioneer of the Anniston Golf club, noted as a sportsman and pop ular socially. He wrote local friends sometime ago that his health was failing. and his death was not unexpected here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
FEELS CONFIDENT OF
 CARRANZA'S SUCCESS

Washington. December 4-Rafael Zn- buran. Carranza agent here. tonight made public a telegram from Gen. Al varo Obregon. dated yesterday at Vera Cruz. declaring his confidence in the success of the carranza faction. The message said:
 You can feel assured that we have honest men in sufficient numbers to overpower the reactionary movement headed by Villa. We look upon the present struggle as a necessary evil which will afford us splendid op- portunity to set definitely in relief those who like ourselves are ashtins for principle and those whose only in spiration Is selfish ambition.
 The northeastern army corps under my command is well equipped and dis ciplined and it's ranks are swelling each day Regarding the union of Villa. Ia- pata and Angeles. you may remain al ease The bad faith of these men will never permit their union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
LAFON'S CONDITION
 IS MUCH IMPROVED
Hurt in Collision Thursday, Said to Be Out of
 Danger

It was stated at MeAdory's inhfmary last night that the condition of John W. Lafon, chief clerk of the board of edu- cation, who was seriously injured Thurs day morning in a collision with street car while riding his motorcycle. was steadily improving. MT Lafon's condition Is still regarded as serious, but 1t is as- serted that he is out of danger.
 Mr. Lafon was injured Thursday morn ing at Twelfth avenue and Twenty-'ifth street. north. when in passing moving van he collided with Norwood car The street car dragged MT. Lafon and his heavy motorcycle several feet before ii could be brought to stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Declares Expedition Inyalu- able in Helping Belgian
 Army to Escape
SUPPORTS ACTION OF
 WINSTON CHURCHILL
Moral Effect Produced on Mind of Belgian Soldier by Action valuable-Refugees Han-
 dicapped Troops

London, December 4-(9:35 D. m.) )-Field Marshal Sir John French. in a dispatch covering the report of Gen. Archibald Paris, who commanded the British naval brigade at Antwerp, testifes to the good effect the sending of that force to the assistance of the Belgians had on the al- lies campaign generally and thus fur ther supports the action of Winston Spen- Ger Churchill first lord of the admiralty, who has been criticized for sending 1t General French says:
 Although the results did not include the actual saving of the fortress the force under General Paris certainly de- layed the enemy for a considerable time and assisted the Belgian army to be with drawn in a condition to enable 1t to re- organize and regain its value as a fight Ing force.
 ..The destruction of war material and ammunition which would have proved of great value to the enemy thus was car ried out The assistance the Belgian army has rendered throughout the subsequent course of operations on the canal and Yser river has been valuable asset to the allied cause and such help must be regarded as the outcome of the inter- vention of General Paris forces.
 .I further am of the opinion that the morale produced on the minds of the Belgian army by this necessarily des- perate attempt to give them succor before it was too late has been of great value to their use as a fighting force.
 General Paris, in his report, says the capture of some of his brigade and the internment in Holland of others was due to the fact that the roads were crowded with refugees, too fatigued and partly to lat present unexplained causes
 When Antwerp was bombarded, General Paris says, the water supply was cut off and the whole city would have beer destroyed by fire had there been any wind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Claims Conspiracy

Providence. R. l.. December 4.-Colonel Charles Alexander a millionaire retired merchant here. was arrested tonight by federal officers on a warrant from Chi cago charging violation of the Mann white slave act. He is accused of having trans ported Miss Jessie E. Cope of Los An geles. Cal. from that city to Chicago, in February, 1913.
 When arraigned before a United States commissioner Colonel Alexander waived examination Bail was fixed at $500, which was furnished. and the case was continued for hearing in the Chicago federal court the first Tuesday in Jan uary.
 The complaint gives February 25 1915. as the date of the alleged violation of the Mann law.
 Henry w. Hayes. counsel for Colonel Alexander declined to allow his client to discuss the case, but said that at the trial it would be shown that an attempt ed case of blackmai which had failed, had resulted in this action.
 Colonel Alexander is widely known as elubman.
 He has a residence in this city. coun- try home at Rumstick Point and a third residence at Williamsburg Mass. He has a wife and two daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

Cope as his great. big girl of the gold en west" according to the district at torney's statement.
 Colonel Alexander is 62 years old.
 An indictment against Colonel Alexan- der was said by Charles F. clyne, United States district attorney. to have been voted here. Clyne said it would be re- turned Monday. It also was said the grand jury would consider charges of ex- tortion against Miss Cope.
 Miss Cope decided about five months ago to proceed against Colonel Alexander. according to federal officials. She came to Chicago and told her story to Hinton c. Clabaugh. department of justice agent. A grand jury investigation fol- lowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
This-Aud Five Cents.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose cents to Foley & Co. Chicago, Ill.,, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a free trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back. rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets. a whole some and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, especially comforting to stout persons. For sale in your town by all dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Banks Consolidate

Montgomery, December 4.-(Special.) ) The state banking department today re- ceived notice of the consolidation of the Peoples Savings bank of Talla ssee and the Bank of Tallassee, both of which were capitalized at $15O0o and had been in lusi- ness for number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Woodlawn Meeting Tomorrow

There will be a meeting at the Wood lawn city hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the Civic League of Public Improvement. Judge Zel Gaston and C. W. Austin will speak. Horace Wilkerson will preside and the in- vocation will be delivered by the Rev w. E. Morris, pastor of the Wodawn Meth odist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

thrown out of employment and have nofh- ing to do. and they have humhled them- selves enough to go up to the jail house and ask for something to eat and place to stay. and now they have driven them away from there. What are they going to do? Yours. NJ. A. WINSTON. 5
 Birmingham December 4, 1914 SIS Franklin avenue. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Mining Company Moves Road

Mountain Creek. December t.-tspecia10 The Chiffon Mining and Manufacturing company, finding that the iron ore was not in paying quantities at the place where they had built a narrow guage road to reach the mines, are removing the four miles of surface equipment to another point on their large land holdings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Wants Help for Home People

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 : Being a subscriber of your paper. l fwish you would publish in your paper
 @that while the citizens of Birmingham , are working to get up funds to send to
 ! the starving BeIkians and other foreign < nations. they won't forget to think of the 1000 people in Birmingham that arc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Colorado Goes Dry

Denver, December 4.-State-wide prohi- bition carried in Colorado by majority of 11572. according to the official canvass compiled today. The vote for the measure was 12a.5s9, against 1ls.ol7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
GADSDEN

Gadsden December 4-(special1-Joe Ingram. s2 years old. and married, was stabbed to death and Dealis R. Campbell and Auburv Suttle are fugitives from jus tice. The affray took place in Dekalh county. about ls miles from Boaz. A candy pulling was being held at the home of Willie Wade. Campbell, 1t is said, other guest when Ingram intervened as a peacemaker. It Is alleged that Suttle caught and held Ingram while Campbell piled the knife He and Suttle then fled.
 The discovery has been made by some of those desiring to pay taxes on lots in Plant City, an addition near the steel plant that their titles to the land are invalid. The property was sold by the Plant City Realty company, cf which NJ. & Head was president and B. T. Head was secretary. 1t had been purchased from the Sharp estate. Failing to meet the purchase notes, the realty company lost the land several months ago when tho mortgage was foreclosed by the es- tate It is estimated that there are s10N or more men and women, most of them in moderate circumstances, who will lose by the transaction.
 At the meeting of Tri-city aerie of Eagles No. 1895. R. V. Huff was elected worthy president.
 Hundreds of new erossties are being laid and the track is being put in better grade on the Louisville and Nashville between Gadsden and Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Posey to Be Game Warden

Montgomery, December 4-(Speclal)-W W. c. Posey of SelfviIle has been appointed game warden of Blount county to succeed I. II. kelton. who removed from the county. The appointment was made by John II. Wallace, Jr, state game and fish commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

New York December i.-rhe annouece- ment today that .Rubes Marquard. the New York National pitcher. had signed to pitch next season with the Brooklyn Federals brought a statement tonight from David Fultz that if it were true Marquard would be expelled from the Players fraternity, of which Fultz is president
 Fultzs statement reads.
 Information has reached me that 'Rube' Marquard, in spite of the fact thai he Is under a binding contract with the New York National league club for the season of l9i5 has signed with the Brook lyn Federals. The report is hard to be- lieve, as l feel that the Brooklyn people would not knowingly sign player under these circumstances.
 If Marauard has done this, he unaues- tionably will be expelled from the Ba se- ball Players fraternity. as the directors will not countenance any such disregard of their obligations by its members"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
"RUBE" MARQUARD
 JUMPS TOFEDERALS
New York Hurler SigNl Brooklyn Federal Leaguy.
 Contract

New York. December 4.-"Rube. Mar auard. one of the New York National leagues trio of leading pitchers. signed a contract today to pitch for the Brooklyn Federal league baseball club, according to an announcement made by President Rob ert B. Ward of the Brooklyn club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

At the meeting of Tri-City aerie e Eagles, No. 1895. K. V. Huff was electe worthy president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

Hundreds of new erossties are being lait and the track is being put in better grad on the Louisville and Nashville between Gadsden and Anniston.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-05
CHAS. H. WEEGHMAN, THE CHICAGO FED
Rich Restauaew Son of blacksmith One Family of Six
MACNATE. ALWAYS PICKED WINNERS

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-05

even had the nerve TO fight back and
he landed the two best blows of the
battle toward its close. one IN the
seventh bringing the first real action
cut or Dillon for rounds.
Freddie demonstrated very clearly
that ne is not In Dillon's class. but
he showed that he ought 10 be as good
a trial horse In the mIddleweight di-
vision as Jim Flynn is in the heavy
weight class. whatever consolation
that ~ TO him
Not for long time has Manager
Glassco hated SO 10 part with $400
or so as he did last night when he
turned that amount over 10 Dillon.
Some club managers have been known
10 refuse 70 pay boxer who appeared
in the poor condition Dillon did and
put up such a poor show
In the seminal Bruna LANCE and
Young Erne had a siX-round slashing
affair ruu or clean hitting a good deal
OF clever blocking and plenty OF &C.
ton all the way LANCE has sven
left hand and pretty good right,
which was enough 10 beat Erne who
had the advantage only In the second
OF the six rounds. LANCE beat him
In all the others
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-05
Soon Crash of Ash on Horsehide
Will Drown Noise of Mere Words
BY HAL SHERIDAN

FEW YORK, Feb. b-The passing
anyone has single doubt to having been there with the
walop field
and puneured ranks Of league clubs with club
II ofHng will
hcks
to
pilgrimage of
hide will
Charlie
tread
This has been win.
After the firing OF
in
Of Charlie Heog the came and
that stage OF the Since that time
Miner Brown Otto Knabe Packard Cole wiet
CamntE, McKechnc
foderas Kler OF the phles Kirkpatrick brooklyn and cole
Yanks,
be
tho
all NV
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-05

among the lower levels a. first
baseman. he could never rise He
liked the game, but found that IL got
him nowhere
Somebody persuaded him 10 try box
ing and Ae became one Of the Crudcst
preliminary lighters that the game
ever saw He had a wallop II he
ever reached man his opponent was
gone Bat ne rarely could reach him
and be- rot In the habit OF being
knocked out,
lie Was very much discouraged
When Buck Grouse knocked him out
In the preliminary 10 the Kctchei.
Klaus match az Pittsburgh. CHIP want.
ed 20 give up boxing forever But he
could not think OF anything else he
had not tried, AMI 80 stuck with the
game
This was In 1910. In the three
years since then, chip has learned a
great deal He Is not and never VIII
be a finished boxer. But he can hit.
His punch Is his greatest asset lie
Is simply clever enough to land il
once IN a while, but when he hits he
knocks all OF the cleverness out OF
the other fellow. tie did il to Chris.
~. whom he met at Milwaukee,.
He has twice knocked out Frank
Klaus. and seems lined up for a real
crack at the middlcWeight title
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-05
Chip Tried Almost Everything
Before He Took to PuQilisn,

~ GORGE CHIP tried almost
everything In the world be-
fore he became professio
boxer He would have quit that game.
discouraged, II he could have thought
OF anything else TO do. Bur ne could
not, and now stands we'll np among
the aspirants for the middleNeight
title
Chip was a boy in a Penusy Kania
mining town. Naturally. he started
out In life TO be miner. but In a
short time this work palled on hinE
1t was too hard So he went TO work
as "A blacksmith helper.
This Is tough work. and swinging
a sledge and shoeing horses built up
the future boxers muscles Hut he
finally decided that Il Was also too
hard, though his work in the shop
strengthened him and probably did
more than any other thing 20 prepare
him for his position In the ring
Having given up blacksmlthing he
figured that the easiest job in the
world was clerking Tie tried II. ana
still ne didn't like his work. The call
OF the diamond came 20 himi and he
made an effort 10 be "a baseball
player.
Chip could hit and throw but he
was slow on his feet He soon found
that while he could hold his own down