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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
B0WDO!N CLUB
WINS FRlARS CUP

Brunswick, Me, Feb. 11-(SpeciaD
The Friar's Cup, which is presented
annually TO the student club or frat
ernity organization having the highest
average per capita academic standing,
was won this year by the Bowdoin
Club with an average Of over II. The
following seven fraternities stood
close together with an average of 10
man, varying only in a matter OF
decimals; Delta Epsilon. Zeta Psi,
Beta Theta Pi, Theta Delta Chi, Alpha
Delta Phi, Delta Kappa Epsilon and
Kappa Sigma. The Non Fraternity
men stood ninth and Psi Epsilon frat
ernity tenth In reckoning the stand
ing A equals points, B, three points,
c. two points, D, one poin1,s and-E. q
minus points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

One feature Of the Board Of Trade
banquet Of which mention was omitted
in the report Of the evenings festiv
tiles vas the fact that the distinguish
ed speakers who arrived from Az
gusta on special cur at $50, were
met by the EHZZArd Band and escort
ed to the hall. This feature is espe-
ciauy noteworthy from the fact that
their services were rendered gratis and
that il was the third consecutive night
that the boys had appeared. Both the
Board Of Trade and the citizens gen
orally are proud of this organization
and thoroughly appreciated their loyal
" 10 the citvs welfare as expressed
by their attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

an appropriation Of 100000 as start
er-
A Disgrace to State
Mr.. Hichborn argued that the prison
at Thomaston has been a disgrace to
the State for a half century or more
and the only reason Improvement has
not been made before is the cost. He
believed such a place should no longer
be allowed to represent the sentiment
of this State in its treatment Of un-
fortunates who have happened to fall
into the clutches of the law.
Mr. Fossett of Portland. member
of the committee, defended his bill
which provides for the renovation OF
the old buildings at ThomasLnr. CLAIM
ing that 500 900 would amply take
care of the needs Of the State for a
long time to come. He estimated that
the property of the State at Thomas
ton is worth $15J0O0 and hat if a new
location is selected this would not
bring over $1,000.
Reads Blain Report
Senator Chatto read report signed
by James G. Blaine in 1858 showing
that the conditions then were almost
lOenI1Cai Win LIlOSS Oh Lut present AS
a builder he gave the opinion that the
ole building cannot be remodeled with
any economy or even safety. He fig
ured that the cost of a new prison
would rnean only an additional 80
cents on each 500 of taxes paid.
Senator Fulton of Aroostook made
a strong plea for q new prison and
when he finished MIR. Fossett asked
him and MIR. Eichborn if they favor
ed locking men in cells. Senator Full
ton said he supposed this must be
done, but Mr. Hichborn made a beau
tiful argument on the advanced ground
that crime being a disease il should
not be punished. but that criminals
should only be restrained and given
a chance to get right mentally and
physically so far as possible.
Duty to Teach
The first duty of the State is to
teach these unfortunates to be men
and when they leave they should be
cleaner in body ana spirit and better
able to overcome conditions for which
they have not been responsible.
Senators Dutton and Eerrick and
Rep. Leader made strong pleas in ia
vor of new prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
THE CARGO OF AMERICAN
STEAMER WILHELMINA
SEIZED BY THE BRITISH

appropriating the home supply OF
grain.
The St. Louis commission mouse
owning the cargo and perhaps The VIII
helmina's owners, viii be represented
by counsel before the court but the
state department, though deeply IN
terested in the outcome, will content
itself at present by instructlng the
American ambassador at London to
observe the progress of the case care
fully The decision of the prize court
is not necessarily binding upon the
United States and il may be made the
subject of a protest and diplomatic
Negotiations at the discretion of the
state department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Saturday morning at 8 O'clock II. J.
Merrick begins his Great Closing Out
sale at his Hallowen store. Everything
is to be sold at some price, many
things at cost or less. Be sure to come
early Waists at 25c and ACC; s2.9S
children's coats for $1.49; women
house dresses at 49c and 79c; women's
and children's underwear at 1Sc. Big
values In all piece goods Be sure to
get one Of the prize packages at IS
cents eReh, feb12d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Lodon, Feb. II, 3.3S P. M-Premier
AsQuith in an announcement made TO
the House Of Commons this afternoon,
said that the British government was
about to take more stringent measures
against the trade of Germany.
Replying to a question from Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford, whether the
government will place all food and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
H|CHBORN MAKES
STRONG PlEAF0R
A new PRISON

Charles S. Hichborn Of Augusta
made an eloquent plea in behalf Of
new prison for the State at the hear
ing before the committee on State
prison, supporting Senator Chatto's
act for the construction Of an entire
new set Of BUILDINGS and providing for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
BRITISH TO TAKE MORE
STRINGENT MEASURES
AGAINST GERMAN TRADE

raw aEnterial used in German indus
tries on the list of absolute contra
band" the premier said:
THE government is considering the
question of taking measures against
G.. man trade in view of the viola
ton by the enemy of the rules Of war.
! hope shortly to make an announce
rnent Of what these measures are to
be-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

A special conclave OF Maine Command
ery No l. will be hold n the asylum
al 7.3 oclock Friday evening. Tea L
Nort in the Order o. the Temple viii be
exemplifled V 7 Arthur 5. Little5old,
= G. I of the Grand Conmandery Of
Maine will he present OF ar official visit
A banquet will be held at the close Of
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Carl Douglas returned Wednesday
t. his home In this city from Thomp-
sons Point near Portland, where he
has been employed for several months
by the NJ. c. r. r., as substitute teIe-
graph operator. He left Thursday
night for Monmouth. where ne will do
the same kind of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Many persons from Gardiner inter-
ested in the Equal Suffrage question
were in attendance II the State House
Thursday The TWO debating teams Of
the Gardiner High school were among
the number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
HENRY R. P-K7-R
FOR AUBURN HAY R

Auburn, Me-. Feb. u.-Henry z. Porter
for mayor by the Republi ans at their
convention tonight. he Was the only can
didate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Baptist church which met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Fish, Spruce
street, Rev. r S. Pinkhan gave an
interesting talk on the Social
Achievements OF Foreign Missiona-
ries" A barrel WIS Ixycked to be ship
PED to the Mothers school at Beaun-
FORT E G
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE state de-
partment has concluded that the VIII.
helmina case must be allowed to take
q normal course which involves going
to q prize court, because Of the issue
raised by the British contention that
Germany has justified the seizure OF
the Wilhelmina's cargo by its decree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

~a- - nNe,iur Of Gardiner Com
.ass.- >.. ~. L @ C e. will An
.'-.... -l-r.. W memory 81 Lincoln will
. r." 90 1t good Of tht order Please
--. ..'n. Quot4t.ons Al member
~' ."-'r1 - nt present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Talbot commenced hauling ice Thurs
Day. The ice is about Is inches thick
about halls OF which is clea, He started
filing ms own houses after which the
steamboat house and Armour Refrigerator
viii be filed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

The Ladies Aid Of the Randolph
church will mold its regular Uleeting
next week and will serve a supper
Thursday evening, Feb. Is. The money
rhus secured viii go toward the paint
lns OF the church and parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
Cars for Augusta Tonight.

In addition to the regular car ser
vice. extra cars will leave HaloweIl
at 7.lb. 7.So and 7<5 running direct TO
City hail. Augusta and returning i'm
mediatsly after the WeatherwAx
Brothers concert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

II addition TO the regular car ser
vice extra cars will leave Gardiner at
: and 30, running direct 10 City hall
Augusta and returning immediately
after the Weotherwax Brothers con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Rev. r s Pinkham, pastor Of the
First Baptist chrcn. and Rev. ID a.
Gordon pastor Of the Randolph Meeho-
dist church, will exchange pufpits Sun
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

English cracks. after which he will Cross
the big ferry to splinter few lances
with the outfit in the e. S. A. Mr.. Little
field is the owner OF that wonderful
lightweight bitch On. Sensation-on-the-
Path. and IL the newly elected hrN vice
president OF the Bulldog Breeders Asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Capt. 4. j. Bvan is In Boston in at
tendance at the reception and banquet
given Thursday 10 Grand Exalted Ru-
Ter Raymond benjamin 81 the Copley-
Plaza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

claiming 10 nail f-om Bath was
.~- -,. Thursday morning b.:or>
-.., ,E.ns charged with g statutory
.sr . w@r was arrested Wetlnes-
..' n .i.utri0 car wai,IuE room by
'".'. i:- sl"I lie was fined SIC and
..s. ya.." he uaio- and was warned
;. .t.-, ,ou1 AZ once. He Vss -e2o-ted
rou.' +. nave been seer on the street
49, ufrH~noor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Rev. F. c. Wright will speak at the
Free Baptist church, Spears Corner,
Friday evening at 80 o'clock. Sub
iect, Good Cheer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. IA drastic war
taxation measure was proclaimed IN
the Cana dian Parliament this after
noon bv f1ance minister W. T. White
Bank circulation and the business o.
loan and fire insurance companies Is
taxed. A stamp tax is applied to bust
ness and banking transactions. to rail-
way and steamship tickets telegraph
and cable messages and patent medi-
cines.
Special War Tax
special war tax in the form OF
increased customs charge is applied
from today. 1t is seven and haE
per cent incr ease to the general ana
intermediate tariff rates and per
cent increase to British preferential
rates. Because Of goods now on the
free list there hereafter be customs
charge of seven and half per cent
on goods from the United states anu
elsewhere. with the exception OF Gfeai
Britain and colonies on the preferen-
tial list where the charge will be rlVe
per cent. The Increased customs
charges are not to be applied to SILK
fabrics. yelvets, ribbons, enbrolderles.
wheat, flour, tea, anthracite coal, New
foundland fish, salt for curing 1lsn'
lines twines, nets and hooks, reapers,
mowers, binders, harvesters binder
Irvine. traction ditching machines. sug-
ar. tobacco, news print paper, news
paper presses, typesetters and cast
ers.
Sauid for bait and nicotine sulphate
for spraying fruit plants are ADDED 10
the free list.
Expect s25 100000
From the Increased tarlH duties al an
nual revenue Of between twenty Alio
twenty-five million dollars Is expected.
The Increased duties viii be collected Oh
roode in bonded warehouses In Caiaoa
The drawback privilege OF S per cent
nm du-y Maid on raw material imported
into Canada, manufactured ano exported
In manufactured FORM is continued "a
TAX of one per cent annually Is placed
upon the note circulation Of oanhs' 10 NC
computed and paid quarterly; one PEI
cent. on the gross income OF trust ana
loan companies one per cent Oh Pfe-
rni,1ms received in canada by all lnsur-
ance companies and associations except
life fraternal and marine companies,
payments to be made quarterly Inc
above charges are made retroactive ana
Amply to AL transactions after Jan l.
ls16
The Taxes
From a date TO be fixed the Iolo"lhe
taxes will be applied
lone cent on each telegraph or capie
message originating in Canada TO De paio
bv the sender On railway and steam
boat tickets sold In Canada to points IN
Canada, Newfoundland and the United
State. q tax OF five cents on each ucKe1
casting over one and not more than hve
dollars and Ave cents for each additional
five dollars or frastion of five dollars
cost. For each sleeping car berth sold
in Canada 10 cents tax, and for each par
lor car ticket five cents. Upon steam
shin tickets 10 points other than in Can
ada, Newfoundland the West Indies or
the United States tax OF one dollar
on each ticket costing over ten dollars,
three dollars on tickets costing over $50.
and FIVE dollars on each ticket costing
over $50.
total deficit on the years operation
was estimated at $50, 000, 900.
I'VE shall be obliged to borrow heav-
ily over the next fourteen months" he
said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

v~- t-s aee1 received from Miss Z
sG. s-euHess ~ the aimee Home.
r W.. al"5 70 Wes: Du~k. VI. ny the
...-e.s 49, grandmother. Mrs Vow
l-l .tt. 80 !ut,er mad passed away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

. ~s". tor TIE nui4dlnE Of three
l-.- '.- ."' "scares or tbs Z 2 fIaz-
..-. Cd. -'- aus t-eer. awarded TO Major
b, ga--y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Llewellyn Holbrook who was seri-
ously injured by a fall from & tree
three weeks ago, Is SO FIR recovered
from his injuries as Il be able 10 walk
down street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

l-s La"ae Curtis is suffering with a
n-,D,. '"'a'-. sustained " ednesday as
, -..-r =. up1r the stairs Mrs
- ...- - y=a-. OF age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

The vested choir OF the Old South
church yin meet Saturday evening a,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Rowe OF Augusta
and Mrs. uAngmaid OF this city were
guests at the home Of Ar. and Mn.
D. Il. Ro6d Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

-aw-nn w.o las been visiting
NJ LAYTON D-esden rvenue
"aursaa1 20 h3s horne IN PM
." u-at accompanied by Ms II,
go MA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Ms. -.ou.st Allen Is visiting hcr home
2. s..r e'E. she comes from her schoc
4. No .:,o,c neoause Of The prevalence OF
r,o-u..r -uurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

1rss kalos Of Portland, formerly of the
.n,ee Home IS visiting The home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

~ae = Y. Whist Club will meet
--as, .@r"~roor. with Mrs Elmer Beede.
r ae..,.rtar avenuc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

--a;.E F'v!n. Winter street. who
he's aa'.r "is -Ey.g friends in Boston. re-
~. ~ 4r=aav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Richard DRnforcf, who has been
passing Il week at his home IN this city,
returned Thursday to Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Falmouth, Feb. IL. Via London, liz
P. M-The cargo of the American
steamer wiIhelmina was seized by the
British authorities here today, in &C
cordance with the decision Of the for
eign office. The cargo is to go to d
prie court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

NJ a.. MIS- Z = Hazard, Winter
stree. .,.t Thursday for California.
vne~, he, VIII remain for a few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Rurleigh Noukon Of Bates College
wes the guest Of friends in this city
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

cantor Evergreen will hold a dance
.ss evening 1T l. 0. o, z. banquet hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

N. @- Mrs : Z Bolster. fughol-
-. e-re"; ~" receiving coneratula-
-... .' IT, ..-,l Of a daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

xiss / Vaughn, VINO has been vis!t
tns 9, .'e Nartonal Soldiers Home, left
-tu-ssay ia. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

The many friends Of Green Wall are
pleased to see him about again, after
being confined 10 his home for sever
81 months with rheumatism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

/ 3. F. Warner is confined to his home
on Summer street with an attack Of
acute Indigestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Miss Eleanor barnard Danforth left
Tau-stay for a visit with relative. In
glho1 lass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Miss Catherine Shepherd Of Card
ner called OF friends in town Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Mrs Alice =. CASTOR, WHO has been Sc
r.ousr II fcf the past four weeks, Is re-
,o-ted as caiulnr slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

large number of Eanowell peoplt
attended the hearing on woman suf-
frage al the State House Thursday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Earle Clifford Ct Bates College was
the guest Of his sister, Miss Carolyn
Clifford Of this city. Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Guy E. Pottle returned Thursday
from Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

y,ss Dora Norton left Thursday for a
,,r DAYS visit with Auburn friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
LOCAL NOTICE

/ Dance at ffttsion Grange hall, Sat
urd.y evening Troops Orchestra
| feb12d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

y-s TranieI G!idden returned THURSDAY
.-o-, visit IL Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

ua-rey Winslow Of Portland is the
,,sst 0. Gardiner relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Miss Cecile Denham Of Brewer, a
former teacher in Clark Grammar
school, is the guest Of friends IN this
ctr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
Portland Retailer

Joseph NJ. Saywood of Portland, repre-
sentIng the retail merchants of that city,
also urged that the part relating to the
merr antile establishments be eliminated
from the bill Questioned by Senator
Edward F Flaherty of Cumberland.
member Of the committee, Mr. Ssywood
said that the chief objection was the
working Of the clerks on Saturday eve
nings and evenings during the holiday
season.
Robert Braun Of Mitchell, Portous 4
Braun OF Portland, opposed the bill. say
inE that the same conditions do not ap-
ply TO mercantile establishments as apply
TO manufacturing establishments. There
was no demand on the part of the en-
ployes for q change in the present condi-
tons and he believed that all the help Of
his concern We're comfortable and con-
tented. The employees of Ills concern
work u 81 hours week outside OF the
holiday season and they are given all the
holidays and two weeks vacation every
year with pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
Harold S. Libby

Harold S. Libby of the J. r. Libby Co.
OF Portland said that the employees OF
ms company Were unanimous in leaving
the conditions as they are al the pres
ent time There is surely no demand for
& change at this time.
Would YOU be surprised If YOU should
learn that some of your help and others
were in favor of this proposed law,
asked Senator I'lahe,ty Of Cumberland.
II certainly would be surprised" re-
plied Mr.. Libby.
Well, some Of your help came to me
and asked me to vote for the 54-hour
law said the Cumberland senator
Fl. l. Emery OF WaterviI.e and Charles
Fl. Billings, superintendent of the East
man Brothers Bancroft store at Port
land, also spoke in opposition 10 the bin
that is, they were both opposed TO thar
part covering mercantile establishments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
Charles M Stewart, Bangor

Charles NJ. Stewart of Bangor, repre-
senting the retail merchants Of that
city. said that he was here to protest
against the passage Of this act and he
requested that that part of the bin re-
lating TO the hours in mercantile es-
Establishments be eliminated from the
bill.
MIR. Stewart stated that in the depart
ment and millinery stores of Bangor
rest rooms, chairs and stools are provid-
ed for all the clerks. Much of the time
in those stores the female help are busy
with work which they brought from
home They certainly have ample oppor-
tunity to rest and are not obliged 10
stand all day This bill would prevent
the retail stores from keeping open Sat
urday evenings and evenings during the
holiday season. declared Mr.. Stewart
Questioned by Attorney Boyle, Mr..
Stewart said that the greatest objection
to the bill was that the clerks could not
work Saturday evenings or during the
holiday season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
$2,0G,0Do Invested


Attorney Wilson stated that the SUM
Of $4,000. 200 was invested in the man
ufacturing business in this State and
That Of this amount $4,000, 900 was in
vested in the cotton and wool indus
try. One third of the females en-
ployed in the State are employed in
re cotton and wooden industry.
r ". Eaton, agent of the Cabot
mills Of Brunswicy, opposed the bill,
saying that the cotton mills We're
running at loss on account Of pres
ent conditions, and that it was hard
to compete with the southern mills.
There was no need of a change in the
hours now he declared
Agent Of Edwards Mills
Samuel Stewart of Augusta. agent
OF the Edwards cotton mills. said that
ne felt sure that when the operatives
realized that the proposed law would
mean d decrease in their earnings they
would be opposed to it
William d. Pennell, agent of the
Eih mill in Lewiston, said that the
consequence decrease in the production
If this law was passed would be about
seven per cent and an increase in
the overhead charge or from TWO and
quarter TO two ard half per Gems.
re also said that there had RECENTLY
been an increase In the freight rates
from Lewiston to Boston from 70 1-2
cents 10 20 cents per 100 pounds The
pay-rolls in the Lewiston mills naf
been cut from $4,000 to $4,000 per
week. He was opposed to the bill
Il. &. Jones Of Boston, general at
torney for the New England Telephone
6, Telegraph Co, said that the bill was
unfair to his company and ne opposed
il.
Attorney Wilson said that a poll was
recently held of the operatives of the
Pepperell cotton mill al BiddeforG.
1921 voting against the proposed 81
hour bill and 1101 voting in favor of
II