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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Chicago. April 16.-The Chicago
hearing of the United states Commits
sion on Industrial. Relations begun two
weeks ago, was concluded today with
a glance at working conditions and
wages in local packing houses. The
witnesses were ]. Ogden Armour, pres
idcnt of Armour and Co, and di-
rector on the boards of number OF
railroads and banks and J. E. O'Hern,
his superintendent, of plants.
Most Of the questions directed at
Mr. Armour had been submitted to
him in advance, and he repeated the
questions and read the answers rap
idly from a typewriter document.
Unionization Of Employees
The essential part of his testimony,
bearing on repeated testimony OF
others that organization is the rene
dy through which working men may
attain their rights was to the effect
that he was opposed to the unioniza
ton of his employees. He cited the
strike Of 1904 when the offer of the
packers to arbitrate was declined Mr..
O'Hern quoted wages paid at the
stockyards and remarked that eff
cient men had no need to stay in the
unskilled ranks where pay is the low
est. Il started work as messenger at
$175 a day." he said.
rs the pay wou give unskilled work.
ers enough to live on?' asked Com
missioner O'Connell.
ut depends on the standard Of liv-
ing. I saved more money proportion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
LOYAL MOOSE CIRCLE
Holds Regular Meeting Friday Even
VI =. ing ahd Install Officers.

The Woman's Loyal Moose Circle, No.
2, held it's regular meeting Friday eve
ming at fWoodmens hall and installed
Me officers-elect for the ensuing year,
HE ceremony being conducted by Past
Worthy Matron Ivy NJ. Colgan. At the
Conclusion of the ceremony refreshments
were served and a social hour was en-
s2oyed. The officers installed were as fol-
bws:
II Worthy matron, Anna NJ. Brann: asso-
bate matron, Alice Rowe; past worthy
katron. Eiotia Keene: conductress, Ar
43illa G. Turner: assistant conductress,
Julia Sherman; inner guard, Georgia
oring; outer guard, Carrie Douglass;
4cretary, Mabel X. Johnson; treasurer,
nnie NJ. Martin; trustee for one year,
kose Sherman; two years, Marilla Wood
nan; three years. Nora Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
COTE'S TEAM QUITS
Ball Game With Williams School
Team Friday Afternoon.

Details were received last evening of a
berrific battle which was STAGED Friday
S1ternoon on the baseball diamond at
<e.tenxill's Corner and in which the op-
.oeta forces were the Williams school
Ind Votes teams. An idea of the fierce
Jess of the struggle may be had from
he statement that the game went but
Even innings, at the end of which time
he Cote team is alleged to have Quit.
Then the score was IA to 10 in favor of
he Williams school boys
1.-THE reason for the untimely ending of
be game is said to have been a line
Rive by Young Merrill out over first
Use which, although it landed in fair
Srritory, was called foul by Umpire
erry Ellis. Freddie Samuels and Cant.
pte pitched for the Cote team and WIN
elch for the Williams team. The spe-
|al representative of the Williams team
no brought the news of the battle to
Re Journal said that the mud was
prful.p and that every time a runner
achef home base the catcher was del
red With the semi-fouid real estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
SULTAN DETECTED and WISHES
TO ABDICATE THRONE At ONCE

Paris, April Coils p. M.).-The Deda-
catch, Bulgaria, correspondent of the
Temps sends the following dispatch re-
garding a Turkish imperial council held
in Constaninople:
"An imperial council over which the
Sultan presided was held at CONSTANT
nople. The possibility of the transfer Of
the capital was discussed.
Grown Prince Yussof Izzeddin severe
ly criticized the policy of Enver Pasha
and the Young Turks and their actions
shortly before the war. The Sultan was
greatly detected. He said he owed to the
Young Turks and their revolution his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
CHURCH NOTICES

The important stereopticon lecture
which was to have been given at ST. Bar
nabas church last Sunday evening was
postponed on account of the rain. 1t
will be given without fail tomorrow eve
ming at 7.30.
ST. BARNABAS church, Bangor street.
Rev. Thomas Burgess (residence A Ban
gor street,. second Sunday after Easter:
8 A. NJ, holy eucharist; 1015 A. NJ, Sun
day school; II A. NJ, prayer and sermon
$50 P. M, prayer and stereopticon lee
fnro ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
APPOINT RECEIVERS
FOR COCHRANE MFG. co.

Boston, April 15.-Percy A. Atherton
and Arnold Scott Of this city were ap-
pointed receivers for the Cochrane
Manufacturing Co., by the federal dis
trict court today. The company makes
and prints cotton cloths, carpets and
rugs at Dedhan and Maiden. Its la
bilities are estimated at less than
s1s5,Ooo and its assets as exceeding
$4,000 Heller and Long Of New FORK
recently filed bill In equity against
the concern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
PROPOSAL TO MOVE
INTL FEDERATION
OF TRADES UNIONS

Paris, April X, sis A. M.-The pro-
posal Of Secretary Jouhau of the Cen
eral Labor Federation of France, that
the central bureau Of the Information
al Federation of Trades Unions be
transferred from Eerlin to a neutral
country, preferably Switzerland, with
a staff of neutral employees, is reported
to have been accepted by the Ameri-
can, British and Belgian branches. of
the organization, while those Of Italy
and Spain have indicated they soon
will give their approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
MANCHESTER

Miss Lucille Hawkes. has returned
to Springvale. where she will this
term complete two years course in
domestic. science.
George Croclser is having his house
painted. Benz S. Rollins of South
Manchester is doing the work.
NJ. 0. Foster is doing a large am
cunt of carpenter work for Mrs. A. E.
Farr. -u...
The Friends meeting house on the
Pond road is being painted.
The Manchester Woman's Club will
meet at the Mckinley schoolhouse for
regular meeting, April %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Byron Boyd, accompanied by his
Mdaughter. Miss Mary and his sons.
colbert, Richard and Burleigh, left on
he Friday afternoon express for Bos-
Ion, where they will today. with the
zexception of Mary, attend the ball
Seame. That young lady however ex-
'spreSsed the intention as she boarded
The train to get a horse and ride
igwhile the rest of the party were at the
2eall game The members of the par
were Joined last evening at Bos-
L. y, Mrs. Boyd. who left for that
scdfS FRIDAY morning. An amusing fea-
q4ure in connection with the trip to
sBoston SO far as the children were
eoncerned was the fact that they had
\een following the progress of "The
Hilton Dollar Mystery" at the Colonial
heater and had become so intereste
it that they could not be induced
10 start for Boston until they had
Seen in the last reel, in consequence
aof which Manager w. B. Williamson,
who is their uncle. started the show
NEriday afternoon earlier than usual
so that the youngsters could see the
@pictures and yet have time to catch
lxthe afternoon express for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Investment inquiry was utility compan-
les. Metal shares were strong on fur
ther advance in the price Of refined cop
per and bank clearings reflected improve
r1ent at principal centers of general
trade.
although exact details were lacking 1t
YVES believed that our bankers were ne
sotiating for part of new British treas
ury loan. Upbuilding of foreign credits
already established in this market also
were said to be in process of concum-
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
new SHOE factory BANQUET
FRIDAY EVENING AT AUGUSTA
HOUSE AR0USES ENTHUSIASM

Many Members of Board of Trade Assemble at
the Augusta House and After Enjoying Ex-
celent Dinner Listen to Report of Commit
tee Just Returned from Boston Where Con-
ference Was Held with L. A. Crossett of Shoe
Company Committee Also Report
and Both Reports Stimulate Feeling of En-
enlargement - Snappy Speeches Feature Of
Occasion - Represen tatives Of Crossett Shoe
Co. Will Visit Augusta Again Next Week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
GOVERNOR dunno OF ILLINOIS =
ORDERS OFFER Of ARBITRATION
--125,OO0 LAb0RERS OUT OF WORK

Chicago, April Ex-Governor L. F.
Dunno ordered members OF the state
board Of arbitration today to offer their
services to Chicago building trades work.
men and their employers. A call was
issued Immediately for a meeting of the
board to be held Monday. The strike or
der issued by the carpenters district
council, which became effective at the
close of work yesterday, was followed
today by a retaliative move by lockout
directed at 5000 carpenters engaged In
construction work all over Cook co,,n-
ty. The lockout debarred the union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

succession to the throne aAN would rath-
er never have reigned than see the coun-
try 60 to ruin.
1.-The Sultan declared that he had de-
cided to abdicate in case transfer of
the capital became necessary-in fact,
he preferred now to be relieved Of pow
er and would be happy if Prince Yussof
Izzeddin could succeed him Immediately.
"Other members of the dynasty ex-
pressed the opinion that the present was
unfavorable for a change, as the acces-
sion of the prince, who was hostile to
the policy of Enver Pasha, could pro-
woke grave internal complications
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
THREE AIRSHIPS
SEEN FLYING TO
WEST FRIDAY

London, April 16.-Q.12 P. M.).-Pro-
nounced activity at the German airship
bases at Emden and Cuxhaven today Is
reported in kilograms from Holland. An
urgent call was issued in London this
afternoon for special police to go on duty
at p. NJ.
According to reports from Holland three
Zeppelins were seen today flying west
ward over Dutch islands in the North
sea. Count Zeppelin is said to be direct
ing the movements at Cuxhaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

two seasons, will be seen in his old po-
sition. r. l.. Chase, George Martin and
j. Goldberg will he given tryouts on
this bag. Arnold Taber, Fred Bent.
George Dennis and Lloyd Douglass are
candidates for third.
Lawrence Purinton, who. has been
the shortstop for two seasons, will
again be on his mettie this year. a. l..
Tracey, S. Grenier and Ralph Nc
Courtney are also selected from Her
bert Folsom, George Froberser. S. c.
Wing, Lewis Johnson, Walter Burke,
Henry Davies, Donald Leigh and Sam
uel Miller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

carpenters from work on 1900 buildings
which are being erected by 100 con-
tractors who are pledged and bonded to
maintain their stand until every union In
the structural trade comes to terms. The
terms include an anti-strike agreement
covering a period Of three years. The
union leaders declare tonight that the
strike would not end unviI the demands
of the men for an increase in wages OF
five cents an hour had been granted.
1t was estimated that $4,000 wage earn
ers in Chicago were made jobless today.
for the lockout and strike tied up oper.
atoms on $SooOO.00O worth of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Arm
Strong of ls High street will be graft
HE'D to learn that their little son,
Ernest, aged eight years. who had for
the past week been very i'll and \
part Of the time critically so. was
reported Friday to be doing nicely.
During the little fellows illness in
tantile paralysis developed in the right
leg. but with the exception of that his
Condition is NerN favorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Funeral Of Mrs. Herbert w. Creole,

Funeral Of Mrs. Herbert w. Greeley
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Her.
bert W. Greeley were held at / O'Clock
Friday afternoon at the home on the
Burns road, Rev. Henry E. Dunnack
officiating in the presence of the family
and friends The floral tributes were
many and beautiful. Interment was
made in the family lot in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery, the bearers being W. S.
knowles. Harry Ballard, Frank Lyon
and Charles Philbrick,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

rs The steamer Lizzie Snow. Albee, ar
flVed IN port Friday afternoon having
IN tow a scow loaded with block
ing and other material for raising
buildings. The material belonged to
L. L. Wellman of this city and came
from Boothbay Harbor where Mr..
Wellman has recently completed the
Job Of raising the big cold storage
plant for the purpose of adding an
other story to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Mrs. V. \. Clement. one Of the accom-
plished musicians of the city, will on
Sunday again resume her duties as or
ganist of ST Augustines Catholic church
after an interval of 10 years. During her
absence Miss Pauline Johnson has most
acceptably occupied the position. Mrs.
Clement secured her musical training in
Montreal and at one time was organist
in a church in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
zEPPELINS DROP BOMBS WITHIN
THIRTY-SIx MILES OF LONDON

At Lowestoft, where three bombs
were dropped, a lumber yard was set
on fire. three horses were killed and
may windows were broken: at South
void, where several bombs were
dropped, railway trucks were fired; at
Maiden a house was struck but only
slightly damaged; at Heybridge. sew
eral bombs were dropped but no dam
age has been reported.
A telegram received here from Mui-
den, in Holland, says the Norwegian
steamer Dag that came into that port
this morning. reports having sight
ed a Zeppelin afrship at o'clock at q
point five miles off the Dutch coast.
The airship was headed in the direc-
ton Of Germany and is believed to be
one Of the invaders on her way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

1t has not as yet been conclusively de.
termined whether one or two German
aeroplanes took part in the raid in Kent
this afternoon The reports, however, in
dictate the presence of single machine.
A dispatch from Canterbury spoke OF
two air craft over the city but this has
not been substantiated from any other
point.
Although fears have been expressed
for the safety of Canterbury cathedral.
it has now been learned that the German
raider dropped no bombs while over that
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
AUGUSTA STUDY CLUB
Holds Annual Meeting Friday After
noon and Elects Its Officers.

ILL., The Augusta Study Club held its an
Il hual meeting Friday afternoon at the
dkhome of Mrs. Preston Wellman. The
ukfollowinE sofficers were elected for the
Ikooming year: President. Mrs Neal: vice
4 6resiaent, Mrs. Newman: recording Sec,
! FRS Dunning; corresponding Sec, Mrs.
I Davage: treasurer, Mrs. Palmer; auditor,
EMrs. Parkman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

s Perley Lawrence and Charles p.
Alnsnlan of this city. who had been
Enjoying the salmon fishing at Swan
4ake, near Belfast. returned home Fri
nay afternoon and brought with them
- good string of fish. Mr.. Lawrence
mac lot Of Il fish. all but two of
which We're salmon and the largest OF
which weighed IL pounds, and gave
ASome of his friends the opportunity
Of enjoying the beautiful spectacle pre-
Nented when the catch was displayed
on a truck at the railroad station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

= Word has been received Of the mar
mage of Miss Marion E. Slater of -
CEDAR Street to Herbert A. Pineo Of
lover, \. H., which was solemnized
& uMarch 30 at the rectory of Trinity church
N Dover Rev. George s. Robinson off,
ciating. They will reside in Lewiston for
the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Mrs. Ralph Conant, who recently un-
oerwent a surgical operation for appen-
COS at the hospital, has so far re-
covered that she returned Thursday to
her home on High street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
BOWLING NOTES

The match Friday night at Colonial
alleys at Augusta resulted in a tie,
Perkins and Pomerleau winning three
strings while Georgaklis and Allison
took two strings and the total. Geor-
gaklis rolled 4G5 for high total. with
Pomerleau next with Al to his credit.
Georgaklis' 113 was the highest for
+ba watch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

the student population of the city will
now have several days for recreation
as the schools do not resume sessions
until next Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Harold V. Goodhue of Fort Fairfield
was in the city Friday and called On
some of his friends, having stopped
off at Augusta on his way home from
trip to the western part of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

= Mrs. F. A. Hayward entertained a num-
Der of yound people at lunch Thursday
evening at her home on the West River
road and the occasion is reported to have
been one of much enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Springfield, Mass. April 15.-Charles
F. Wood and F. NJ. Bump, Of the state
board of arbitration, resumed the hear
ing Of the differences between the
Springfield Street Railway Company
and the trolleymens union this morn
ing. These differences led to the
strike and tie-up Of March 81 and
April I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

+. n. Brann. who has been in the city
Tor brief visit to his son. Ralph M
Blann, returned Friday afternoon to his
home in kittery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Ha!iowclI Hiah Baseball

The II. II. S. baseball team will leave
en- the 6.25 train this morning for
Skowhegan, where they will meet the
Skowhesan H. S. nine in the opening
game of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
With The Youngsters

The second baseball team Of the
Clark Grammar school and the Jun
ior Sportsman's Club of Augusta will
cross bats this afternoon at ? o'clock
on the Muster field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Mrs. Minnie A. Ware Of Lewiston. for
merly of Augusta, was visitor in town
Friday Is the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
LOCAL BRIEFS

Divide Cote left Friday morning for st.
sebastian. Beaucs county. p. O.. called
by the serious ILLNESS of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

schools OF Augusta and Gardiner, is now
employed in teaching a rural school in
East Lebanon, Me.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
Our Police Court Problem.

The report on police court fines and for
FIXTURES made to the School board by Members
Wakely and Woodland for the judiciary commit
tee should help to an understanding Of the prob
lem, even though 1t may not furnish the COM
plete solution. The conclusion is reached that
thousands Of dollars have been lost to the school
fund by the ease with which appeals could be
taken at nominal expense and with scarcely a
risk OF FORGETTING the appeal bond. There is no
doubt that a certain class OF police court law
yers and professional bondsmen make a living
by In this way intercepting the money that
would otherwise be paid as police court fines
and that all that is needed to stop abuse Of the
practice Is little care and discrimination on
the part of the Judge and prosecuting author
ties
Yet IL must not be imagined that every case
appealed from the police court and later dis
missed represents a loss to the school fund.
Many such cases are not tried because conviction
by jury is highly improbable, and in many
others conviction would not mean payment OF
fine, but jail sentence--an expense and not
revenue to the taxpayers
While police court machinery should be in
good working order all the time, the main thing
to be kept in mind. according TO our way Of
thinking, is that the object is not to swell the
school fund except incidentally TO the enforce
ment Of the laws and ordinances for upholding
orderliness and good behavior. We would
gladly forego all revenue from police court fines
and forfeitures II we knew OF some more effect
I've means OF prevention and repression to use
on the offenders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
Not a Time for parraininr.

Out OF tho many reports that come from the
capitals Of the world since the Wilson note was
sent to Germany is one that may be worthy OF
some consideration. II is to the effect that
Ambassador Bernsdorff has suggested that Ger
many will be willing to suspend its submarine
campaign II the United States will require tn ,
Allies to lift their blockade OF the German ports
This would be merely proposing bargain
hardly in place al this time
The United States has already made vigorous
protest to Great Britain concerning its naval
interference with neutral shipping. That Incl
dent is not yet closed The British governments
latest representation TO the United States is far
from satisfactory, and does not meet at any
point the contention that in certain important
particulars neutral rights have been violated or
ignored by the British However, this is diff
ferent case from that between the United States
and Germany, in which the rights Of all neutrals
are involved, and so far the demands OF the
United States have been made in the name Of alt
neutrals without special consideration OF Amer
lean claims
II Ia not for the United states even con-
structively, to show preference as between the
combatants. "Shirt sleeve" diplomacy may
herein be indicated, because Of the dlrectness
with which it has approached the point at issue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
Nebraska. Flying Squadron.

At last. Nebraska has a veritable flying
squadron; not one so called by reason of it's
extreme mobility. but one that actually flies
Adjutant General Hall has Just announced that
the Nebraska National Guard Is owner OF some
serviceable aeroplsnes. and has on its roster
several expert aviators. who are ready to do
valiant stunts above the earth. should occasion
require their services.
This will be joyful tidings TO the worn and
weary veterans OF Frank Il. Moores navy, who
have so long mounted guard over the borders OF
Nebraska. ready to repel any hostile fleet o.
foreign army that might threaten our peaceful
state. Ii il also a welcome addition to that list
OF citizens who are classified under the heading
OF sailors" and who have heretofore been
mostly OF the "cornfield" variety The sailors
of the air may not outnumber the others yet,
but give them time.
great field OF peaceful service is also open
to them They may be OF much real use to some
OF our inspired statesmen. who now and then go
20 high in the air they cannot be followed by the
naked eve. In any event the presence OF au
aviation corps is most convincing proof that our
guardsmen are keeping strictly up to date in the
art and science OF warfare