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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Adkins Resigns
From Justice Dep I

Washington, May 15.-Jesse c. Adkins,
assistant attorney general. who has been
prominent in the negotiations for the dis
solution of the New Haven Railroad, re-
signed today to take up the practice of
law here. Mr.. Adkins was appointed to
the department of justice in August, 1921.
He has had charge of several important
suits under the Sherman antitrust law,
including that against the American Can
Co He has been retained by Atty. Gen.
McReyonlds in the New Haven and aCn
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
FORMAL STEPS
TO START ANTI
TRUST PROGRAM

Washington, May 15.-Formal steps to
start the administration ANTITRUST legis-
lation through Congress will be taken
tomorrow by the House rules committee,
when it will meet to formulate special
rule for the expeditions passage of the
three bills which make up the antitrust
program. House leaders do not expect
to have the rule brought in before next
Tuesday. but its adoption is assured and
it seemed probable tonight that general
debate on the antitrust bill would begin
during the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Red Cross Society
Moves Headquarters

Washington, May 15-The American
Red Cross Society. which has for years
maintained its principal offices in the
state. war and navy building, today
moved into new and more commodi-
Gus quarters at 18th and III streets
The society will remain in these new
quarters pending the completion of
it's sS00,00 home, which is to be ded-
icated to the women of the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Disability CO. in
Receiver Hands

Boston, May 15.--The Springfield
Mutual Disability Co.. went into the
hands of receiver by order of Su-
preme Court Justice Hammond today.
At the request of Insurance Com
missioner Harrison, a temporary in
junction was issued against the COM
pany a few days ago. Today Assist
ant Attorney General Hoar informed
the court that after a conference it
had been decided that the company
was insolvent because parties inter
ested had refused to make good a
shortage of $4,000 necessary to enable
it to resume business.
Judd Dewey, an attorney of this
city, was named as receiver and or
dered to give bond for $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Harvard Crimson
Celebrates Its 4lst

Cambridge. Mass, May 15.-The
Harvard Crimson, the under graduate
daily newspaper, celebrated it's 4lst
birthday tonight with a banquet at
which President Lowell. Chester S.
Lord of the New York Sun and How
ard Elliott, chairman of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
were speakers. Each congratulated the
paper, and its student editors, past
and present, on its success. Chairman
Elliott pleaded for less prejudiced
public attitude toward the railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Siegel to Return
To u. S. Next Week

Plymouth, Eng, May 15.-Henry
Siegel. who is under indictment in
New York, charged with grand lar
ceny in connection with his dry goods
establishments and also for receiving
deposits of money after he had knowl-
edge that his private bank was insol-
vent, landed here today from the
steamship Olympic which arrived from
New York.
Mr.. Siegel said he intended to re-
turn to the United States next week,
sailing either Wednesday or Satur-
day.
II am quite prepared to face the
charges against me-" said Mr.. Siegel.
Il left New York on very short notice,
making up my mind only at the last
moment to visit my daughter, Mrs.
Tyrell w. Cayendish. My. trial does
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
FILL VACANCIES OF
RED SOX DlRECTORATES

Boston. May 1.-THE vacancies in
the directorate of the Boston Ameri-
can Baseball Club, caused byNthe re-
tirement yesterday of General Charles
H Taylor and John |. Taylor, were
filed today by the election of T. H.
Lannin of this city and F. w. Lannin
of Rockland
Joseph J. Lannin. president of the
club, succeeded General Taylor as
treasurer. F. r. Cooper of Somerville,
and John r. Turner of Jersey City
were reelected directors and Edwin
L. Riley of Boston was again chosen
secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Rolls Down Steep
Bank to Death

Rumford, Me-. May 15.-Peter, the
s-year-old son of William Khopiritis,
rolled down d steep embankment on
River street during the noon hour to-
day and before the onlookers had
time to grasp the situation his body
Knapp's pitch by the swift waters of
the Androscoggin river. If the body is
recovered, it viii be far down the
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Gen. Carranza Fails to Bring
Back Arrietas to the Fold

then issued an order of arrest against
them, but no effort was made to en-
force it on the brother generals in
their Durango strongholds.
When they heard of the order of ar
rest il was said the Arrietas threaten
ed to join Huerta, but this they later
denied and it was reported that they
were agreed to Join the Constitution
aists army if the order of arrest was
revoked According to the refugees the
Arrietas gave Gen. Carranza most
cordial welcome on his arrival in Du-
range and pledged allegiance to the
Constitutionalist cause and chief, but
when Gen. Carranza requested them
to report with their men before Sal
tillo they refused to lead their troops
out of the state of Durango
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Rev. Henry E. DunnaCk rendered
A Reception on Friday Evening

mack expressed his appreciation OF the
gift.
To make the affair all the more
pleasant excellent vocal music was
rendered. Solos were given by j. II.
Chamberlain and NJ. f. Bragg, while
several selections were heard from
a quartet composed of Miss Carol
Martin. Miss Cary Bradford and the
Messrs. Bragg and Chamberlain.
Among the out-of-town clergymen
present were District Supt. j. NJ.
Frost of Auburn, Rev. Mr., Dow Of the
NJ. f church at Gardiner and Rev.
Brockenshire of Hallowell.
The vestry was very prettily dec
grated for the occasion with potted
plants. Dainty refreshments were
served and at the close of the pro-
gram which was at late hour, all re-
ported a fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
MONTREAL PUBLIC
OFFICIAL REDUCED
BECAUSE AMERICAN

Montreal, May 15.-Because he is an
American citizen, T. MEG Black of
Pittsburgh. park superintendent of this
city. was reduced in office today to be
temporary assistant park superintend-
ent by Mayor Mederie Martin.
Il will not have foreigner draw
ing a salary of $500 year in Mon
treal," said the mayor, when told that
Mr.. Black had been recommended for
the post by influential citizens. Eng
land, Scotch, Irish or Canadian, but
not foreigners" he insisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
PERSONS
KILLED WHEN
AUTO IS HIT
BY 4 TRAIN

St. Louis, May 15.-Three persons
were killed at Kaufman, Ills, IL miles
east of Edwardsville, Ills today,
when an automobile in which they
were riding was struck by Toledo,
st. Louis & Western train. The dead,
all of whom lived in Marine, Ills,
are: MIR. and Mrs. John Stuckwisch
and Oscar Maurer, Mrs. Stuckwisch's
brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

The school committee has appointed
DR. Gertrude E. Heath as school ply
stefan, to serve for the remainder of
the fiscal year. DR.. Heath will begin
work at once. The duty of the school
physician is to examine the pupils and
notify parents of cases where treat
nlent is needed. 1t is expected that
treatment will be procured by the pa
rents of the family physician in all
cases where notification is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Silas Harden Lane

Silas Harden Lane passed away Fri
day morning at his home on Highland
avenue, West Gardiner, aged 6S years,
6 months and % days. He had been a
patient sufferer for many years. He
was born at Harbor Island. Me-, and
was the son of Capt. Harden and La
vonia (Stinson) Lane, and married
Miss Lucy V. Powers, who, with one
daughter. Allie e. Lane, survives.
Funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock Sunday from his late residence
in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
-=ar
Report Says Tampico
Is Perfectly Quiet

London, May 1.-The manager at
Vera Cruz of the interests of Lord
Cowdray cabled today:
Reports from Tampico state that
British refugees who had sought shell
ter on board ship have now. returned
to their homes on shore. The town
is perfectly quiet. 1t is reported that
the Federal troops are retreating to
San Luis Potosi.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day. Capt. Hugh Doyle.
Burroughs have been granted to Edward
Graham to Boston, Mass, and Henry H.
Stecens to Winthrop, Me.
The Commonwealth Shoe Factory base
ball team will play the Togus team on
the Home grounds at S.15 p. NJ. today
Battery for Togus. Lizotte and Ward
we'll Ralph Lizotte was elected captain
of the Togus baseball team Thursday
evening at a meeting of the members of
the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
President Makes
Two Nominations

Washington, May 15.-The President
today made these communications:
Arthur Bailly Blanchard of Louisi-
ana now secretary of embassy at
Toxic, to be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to Haiti
Charles Warren of Boston, assistant
attorney general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Oklahoma Leads
Construction ofShips

Washington, May 15.--The battleship
Oklahoma. building in New York and
now 67.2 per cent. completed, stands
at the head of the navy Dreadnoughts
at present under construction, with
the Necada 6S.y per cent. completed.
second on the list. The destroyer
Downes, also under construction in
New York, is 95.3 per cent. completed
and probably will be the next boat of
that class to be commissioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
WINTHROP CENTER

The farm buildings owned by Mrs.
A. NJ. +. Smith and occupied by Hen
ry Pike came very near being burned
early Thursday morning. The fire was
caused by the chimney burning OF
and had become quite serious when
help arrived. The loss on the furniture
was adjusted through the. Macomber,
Farr & Whitten Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Brown Wins End
Tennis Victory

Providence, r. l., May 15.-Brown
won its second tennis victory today
defeating Springfield Y. Nj. C. A. Col
lege team to /. Chandler was the
only Brunonian to lose his match.
Buehler, Greene, Joslyn and MAILER
all won. The Springfield players made
an especially poor showing in the
doubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
SOUTH Gardiner.

Rev. Mr. McMartin of Bangor Will
occupy the pulpit Sunday at the Con-
gregational church.
Mrs. Charles Mcnamara passed Fri
day in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

Tile steamer Lusitania, which arriv-
ed in New York Friday from Liver
pool, was held at Quarantine for a
short time on account of the illness
of one of the steerage passengers.
The patient was removed to Swim
burne Island hospital and So of, the
passengers from the same compart-
ment were removed TO Hoffman Is
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

Charles Murray arrived Friday from
Fabyans.s He has bloodpoisoning in
one of his fingers and will remain at
home until he has recovered. Charles
Rideout has been sent to substitute
for him as superintendent of signals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

The Gardiner Grange has received
an invitation to attend the Free Bap-
fist church on Sunday. May 16. All
Patrons are requested to meet in the
vestibule of the church at 1915 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

Mareh-"P NJ. B." Stahl
Observation-Disclosures Girl, Bali
king Carnival Concert Polka" kryi
Cornet solo by Albert Ceska.
Selection from THE Girl and the Gov
ernors' Edwards
Tone Picture Militaire-"The Return of
the Scouts, element
Medley Observation-Disclosures Sunny
Songs Afford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

The schooner City of Augusta, Capt
Dunton, has arrived with a cargo of
Georges Creek soft coal and is now
unloading at the w. d. Harrington
wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

Supt. A. b. Thompson OF the Ken
nebec Central will leave this morning
for a fishing trip to Lake MoXie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
GARDINER

The Gardiner High baseball team
will go to Fairfield today for a re-
turn game with the Lawrence High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

not come on until June and | shall be
back long before that time"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
What Do YOU Say, Mr.. Citizen,
to the Plan to Reminder
the Streets in Atlanta?

This Vital Matter and You Should Act Please Read This
Editorial and Then Sign the Coupon Below
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21

Sentiment Atlanta favorable REMEMBERING the
Of the city is practically unanimous.
Not great while ago. Georgian carried editorial
plea for this sadly needed response
has been splendid and gratifying.
AL Atlanta seemingly realizes the senselessness Of this beau
ful city resting content with its present perfectly crazy and
unntegbe system numbering its homes and
Officials of the city who express themselves heartily
ing system numbering hesitate bring Council
for reason-the expense of It'll
expense REMEMBERING Atlanta would not be more
than $4,000 That appears to be agreed upon The
this expense would be two-the the numbers
the labor of rearranng the system that each house will have
q sensible number.
If the city in position altogether satisfactory
financially to undertake this The Georgian believes
half the of it, at least be lifted from the city by
dividua citizens.
The cost of numbers would be only few cents per
house-say fifteen twenty cents
WE DO NOT BELIEVE THERE is RESIDENT OF AT
LANTA WHO WOULD NOT MUCH PREFER TO PAY THAT
SMALL AMOUNT FOR A NEW NUMBER NOW RATHER
THAN WAIT ANOTHER YEAR, OR MORE, FOR A CHANGE
There many big conventions scheduled Atlanta
yearn few weeks the Shrners will be here
meeting of the Imperial Council There be perhaps 900
visitors in Atlanta during the progress Of this
Where Is the Albanian that would gladly pay fifteen
twenty cents from his pocket just to have the city
bered by the time the Shners get here say nothing
benefits to come to us because of the REMEMBERING?
The Georgian carrying to-day and will carry for the next
few days blank asking the Mayor and Council pro-
vide of REMEMBERING Atlanta signer
agrees to pay for his individual number
II citizens generally will sign this coupon and send
Georgian The Georgian will undertake to get the matter nte
gently before Council
WHAT DO YOU SAY MIR CTTIZENq
$4,000 Of the necessary of REMEMBERING Atlanta
be easily lifted from the city and will carry
ing out of the work will you individual be
willing 10 lend helping hand TO the extent less than quarter
Of dollar?
The Georgian believes you will
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21

TT was one hundred and three
years ago-January Is, 1911
that Josiah Quincy. Of
Massachusetts,, made the speech
in the Congress which anticipated
Jefferson Davis and Robert
Toombs by nearly a couple Of
generations
The question before the Con-
gress was that OF the admission
Of Louisiana, and Mr. Quincy
spoke as follows: Mr.. Speaker.
I address you with an anxiety
and distress OF mind with me
wholly unprecedented. To me It
appears that this measure would
justify a revolution in this coun-
try. 7 am compelled TO declare
It So my deliberate opinion that.
IL this bill passes. the bonds ~
the Union are virtually dissolved
that the States which compose it
are free from their moral obliga-
tions. and that. as il viii be the
right O, all so It viii be the duty
OF some. 10 prepare definitely for
a separation-amicably IL they
can. violently II they must"
Here We have every idea that
was advanced By Jefferson Da-
Wis. Robert Toombs and their CO.
AUDITORS in IS61-ISE5. William L.
Yancey. the most rah.d of the Sc
cessionists, never in any Of his
speeches. went beyond what was
said by Josiah Quincy in 1911.
He could not have done so had
he tried, for the Massachusetts,
man had already gone 10 the linz
IL. had spoken the last word that
IT was possible to say upon the
subject.
The bold. cpen threat OF Saces-
sion, the constitutional right Of
Secession. the solemn duty ~ s.
cession ure- the part az the
States feeling themselves aE-
grievad. and. finally, the armed
resistance 90 any attempt that
might be made By the Govern
meut in a coercive Wavsto hold
the would-be seeding states in
the Union.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
Schools Are More Important
Than the Regarding of Streets

Side indignant because the City
of Atlanta has done nothing three budgets to relieve the de-
plorable conditions at Davis Street School
They have right TO be angry.
Demands the city money may be heavy They always
This thing and that and the other be presented to the
Finance Committee urgent necessary improvement
But there thing should take precedence all
others when dsbursng the money the taxpayers
This thing the providing Of sanitary school buildings
and competent school teaching
The West Side people say that Davis Street School is
crowded insanitay and to the health of every
Of the 500 children forced to attend it.
They point that fever and pneumonia have been epidemic
among the pupils
They say the danger grows all the time
They this condition demands relief before the regarding
Of streets that not necessary
The Georgian thinks they right.
Why can something De done relieve the situation?
is MONEY WORTH MORE THAI CHILDREN LIVES?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
TR. BROOKS ADAMS. IN
M The Theory of Social
Rauni,,+tnr,s >, a schnlarlv

TR, BROOKS ADAMS. IN
vi The Theory of Social
Revolutions, a scholarly
book Just issued from the Mac
milan Company, sends forth
some large generalIzations that
set US specializing as to the trend
Of our present governments. He
opens thus
Civilization. | apprehend, is
nearly synonymous with order.
However much we may differ
touching such matters as the dis
tribution OF property. the doms.-
tic relations, the law OF inheri-
lance and the Ike, most Of us.
should suppose, would agree that
without order civilization, as we
understand 1t, can not exist.
Il think it clear that within re-
cent years an uneasy suspicion
has come into being that the
principle Of authority has been
dangerously impaired, and that
the social system. II II IS to CO.
here, must be reorgsnized. So far
as my observation has extended,
such intuitions are usually not
without an adequate cause, and
II there be reason for anxiety
anywhere, II surely should be IN
the United States, with its I'M
wleldy bulk. IS Heterogeneous
population and its complex gov
eminent Therefore I submit that
an hour may not be quite wasted
which Is passed In considering
some OF the recent phenomena
which have appeared about us,
In order 70 ascertain II they can
be grouped together in any com
prehensible relation.
About a century ago (afteC The
American and French revolutions
and the NapoIegpic vars) the
present Industrial era opened and
brought with it new governing
class. as every considerable
change in human environment
must bring with it a governing
class 70 give u expression Per-
haps, for lack Of a recognized
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
Reorganization of Our Social System
By EDWIN MARKHAM.

name. l may describe this class as
the Industrial capitalistic class,
composed in the main OF admins
traitors and bankers.
As nothing In the universe is
stationary, ruling classes have
their rise. elimination and de-
cline; and conjecture that this
class attained to its acme OF
popularity and power, at least
In America, toward the close Of
the third quarter OF the nine
teenth century. draw this in
ference from the fact that in the
next quarter resistance to capt
talistic methods began to take
shape in such legislation as the
Interstate Commerce law and the
sherman act.
"Industrialism has induced con-
ditfons which can no longer be
controlled by the old capttalistic
methods, and the country must De
brought to a level OF administra-
tive efficiency competent to deal
with the strains and stresses OF
the twentieth century, Just as.
1876 years ago the country was
brought 70 an Administrative level
competent for that age by the
adoption OF the Constitution.
The Inference that radical
changes are at hand might be de-
dEced from the past. In the ex-
perience OF the English speaking
race, about once in every three
generations social CONFUSION
has occurred. and probably such
catastrophes must continue to oc-
cur. that laws and institutions
may be adapted to physical
growth.
Usually these revolutions are
waruSe, but sometimes they are
benign, as was the revolution over
which General Washington. our
first great progressive, presided,
when the rotting Confederation,
under his guidance. was converted
into a relatively excellent admin
istrative system by the adop-
ton OF the Constitution"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
A Farmers Wife Wants
More; a Duchess
Often Less.

Yet no doubt they viii be less
unstmnar than now, because the
farmeTs wife has often wished
for more Of this earth's goods,
wherewtth to enlarge her sphere
Of usefulness, and the Duchess
has no doubt often wished for a
simpler life and simpler Joys;
and so both have made CORE
spending changes In the heavenly
mansion not built by hands.
The woman who longs for 4
home and for love as it's keynote,
II she has sent out love vibrations
to all the world, and envted no
woman who had more than she
here, but retoiced IN all the bless
ings which have fallen 70 the
share Of others, she viii surely
find her mansion waiting. And
she VIII enjoy It ana shus society
Of those she loves until r. IS tine
for her to pars on to other regions
IN the Worlds Beyond. and TO re-
incarnate again and return TO
earth; where, no doubt, she viii
then be given the Home Life In
a material form.
The fate" which she SAYS has
been unhnd to her was only her
old self in past lives, where she
failed TO appreciate home life and
domestic affection.
For as we sow we reap. Other
wise there would be 10 justice il
the universe.
A great Religious Teacher tells
US there are four important steps
IN self improvement, the sell
improvement which Will enable
Us to build good Karra tor the
future Good Causes, and there
fore Good Results.
Observation Of what r. gotns On
about Us, accurate observation
wifi enable US TO gain health and
longevity and to sleep peacefully.
People who see, hear and u
derstand the daily happenings OF
life ACCURATELY are very rare.
Discrimination Ia another quail
fty 70 be cultivated. We MIST
learn 10 discriminate between cur
needs and our desires, our wants
and our necessities: between our
physical tool-the body-and our
Master Mind. The Teacher tells
Us this will develop the intellerr-
ual Soul and give spiritual life
new impetus.