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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23

lars, or four times a. much as in No
vember, 1918: Of commercial automo-
biles the months exports aggregated
2 Ia million dollars, or eight times as
much as in November a year earlier
OF metal working machinery and ma
chine tools nearly two million dol
lars. or twice as much as q year
earlier; OF cotton wearing apparel 22
Ia million dollars or almost three
times the value for November 1913; Of
chemicals. drugs and dyes 1.2 mil.
lion dollars or SO per cent moro than
IN November Of the previous year of
cotton manufactures LIE million dol.
lars or 80 per cent above the figures
OF the preceding November; Of mems
boots and shoes. I Ia million dollars,
an increase Of so per cent: and Of cot
ton seed oil cake and meal 1-2 mil
hon dollars. an increase Of so Der
cent. OF especial interest is the re-
markable growth in exports of refined
sugar and wooden goods, the former
increasing from $4,000 to s2.3ss. 600.
and the latter from $4,000 to s3,o4s.-
600 when November 1913, is COM
pared with the corresponding month
Of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
RADICAL REFORMS PROPOSED IN
Revised R. |. CONSTITUTION

The instrument calls for biennial ses-
sons Of the legislature and for higher
pay for the members and the abolition
of their mileage. Every legislator would
be prohibited from drawing more than
one salary from the state, except under
certain conditions.
Important changes in judicial proceed
ure are proposed. One would permit the
enactment of law providing that in civil
actions the agreement Of nine or more
jurors after not less than six hours de-
court as a verdict. Another would al
low a court to place weight on the fail
ure of a defendant in a criminal case
TO testify.
2o-Year Convention
The constitution contains provisions
aiming to make the adoption of amend
ments less difficult and proposing to al
low the voters to decide every 20 years
whether a constitutional convention
should be called.
A suggestion is made by the commits
sion. which decided not to pass on the
woman suffrage question, that this issue
be submitted to the electors as sepa-
rate proposition.
The constitution was reported by the
chairman of the commission, Richard w.
Jennings of Cranston. George A. Jeph-
missioners. filed a minority report. say
ing he was opposed to some Of the re-
forms proposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
Late Augusta Locals.
Y. M. C.. A. NOTES

How about your nervous system? If
you care to learn about it, you should
plan to attend Mr.. Henna's discussion
club at the Y. M. c. A Sunday after
noon at 345 o'clock. The two previous
sessions introducing the general topic
From Physical Animal to Social Man
have proved both interesting and bene-
fetal and an increased attendance Is ex-
pected tomorrow. All men are cordially
invited to participate in this meeting.
The speaker at the Boys meeting at
o'clock in the Association library vii!
be E. B. Hinckley, one Of the editorial
force of the Kennebec Journal. Mr..
Hinckley is a son Of Rev. George w.
Hinckley, founder and superintendent of
Good Will Farm He should be an un-
usually interesting speaker to the boys,
having been in Y. NJ. c. A. work a year
in Detroit, Mich, after leaving Yale.
His college work was divided between
the University Of Maine and Yale which
also added to his experience. For the
past five years he has been doing jour
nalistic work and il now doing legis-
lative work in our own city. This is an
opportunity that Augusta boys should
not miss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
IMPROVEMENT seen
IN FOREIGN TRADE
OF UNITED STATES

Washington. Jan. Embarked i'm
provement in the foreign trade Of the
United States is reflected in latest re-
ports to the department of commerce
an official summary Of which issued
today follows:
Sales Of food stuffs and certain
lines Of manufactures have been un-
usually large in November, the latest
period for which detailed informa ton
is at hand. In that month exports ag-
gregated 2os,000,000 dollars. or double
the total for August last, when, by
reason Of the outbreak Of war. our
foreign trade fell to the lowest level
reached in many years. In December
there was further improvement, the
months exports being valued at s24e,-
100000 dollars, compared with $4,000,
900 in December. 1913. and within four
million Of the high record establish
ed in December 1912.
AN analysis Of the trade figures
published in the summary Of foreign
commerce shows that while American
cotton. mineral oils. naval stores. lum-
Der and agricultural implements are
in less demand abroad than in four
years. there is greater demand in for
eign countries for our breadstuffs,
meats. sugar. clothing and other man
ufactures. especially in Europe.
"Or breadstuffs. the November ex-
ports exceeded in value 10000. 900 dol
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BRANCHES ADJOURN
UNTIL 10 TUESDAY
Continued From Page One)
Utilities Commission.

Utilities Commission.
Extract from the act:
Emery of York-Resolve anp-opriatinp
slo.H' for 1915 and similar sum for 1910
for the PUBLIC Utilities Commission IN
be expended for cooperative work with
the United States Geological Survey
providing the survey shall expend a like
sum IN the State OF Maine
Mr.. Greenlaw of Presoue Isle intro
duced in the House an act appropriat
ing $4,000 for scientific aid for Aroos
took farmers in a special form. An
extract of the act:
Greenlaw Of Presque Isle-Act with
accompanying resolve to provide for con.
Quoting scientific Investigations bearing
upon the agriculture Of Aroosrook
county. The act is designed TO make
effective Sec. + Of Chap. 100 of the Pri.
waite and Special Laws of 1918, which pro-
Ndeu 1or the creation or farm. The
act also carries an appropriation Of SO. ooC
in favor Of the Maine Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station, and the money is Ia
be expended under the direction Of the
director of the station. The resolve ap-
propriates the sum of s13,0Oo for the COM
pletion Of the purchase of the farm and
the erection of buildings secured under
the provision Of Chap. 100 of Private and
Special Laws of 1913. The accompanying
statement of facts says farm has been
secured in PresQue Isle which is ad-
mirably suited for the work but has no
buildings except barn.
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SHIP PURCHASE GAUNTLET
CONTINUED From Page One)

more readily or charter any more
readily to the government than lie
would to an individual or to a cor
poration?
Now where is the congestion Of
freight? The congestion of freight is
only to Europe. it does not apply u
the other parts Of the world. Con-
trary to the letters of Mr.. Redfield, read
here, l want to make the Statement,
that there has been an ample supply
of tonnage ever since the war com
menced for South American ports
Quite a number of steamers haze been
withdrawn from these lines because OF
the want of cargo to fill them
AS to high freight rates, the freign.
rates they mention are to European
ports.
conditions are abnormal: the gov
eminent cannot help US out and we
must do the best We can until condi-
tons change.
1T is not more boards in Washing
ton that we want. but an opportunity
for individual effort to do in this coun-
try. not only in regard to shipping. but
in very many other lines"
The convention closed late this az
ternoon.
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CHEBEACUEIS
SCENE OF FIRE
loss $4,000

Portland. Me, Jan. 21.-Fire which ia
believed to have been of incendiary ORR
gin destroyed the large assembly hall or
casino and the bowling alley building at
the east end Of Great Chebeague island
last night and farm house on the same
property was saved from destruction
when residents Of the island forced the
doors and found a dish containing a
lighted candle and a quantity Of waste
which had been saturated with kerosene
Oil. That the frame house was not de-
stroyed was due to the discovery OF this
fire starting device which had been
placed near a large hole in the wall for
the evident purpose of allowing the
flames to go UP between the walls.
The buildings destroyed are insured for
5000 with the Plummer Insurance Agen-
cy. 121 Exchange street, and a member of
the firm said that afternoon that because
OF the strange circumstances surround
ing the destruction of the property a
thorough investigation will be made i'm
mediately. The matter will undoubtedly
be reported to State Insurance Commits
sioner ]. w. Blunt of Augusta, who
would have charge OF any investigation
which might be conducted by the State
Sheriff William NJ. Pencil said this
afternoon that the matter would first
come under the authority of the au-
thorities at Augusta for investigation,
but he said that he was prepared to
assist in any way in an investigat ton
OF the cause Of the fire.
1t is believed that the fire in the
bowling alley building and the as
sembly hall or casino was started in
the same way as when the handful Of
people living at the East End Of Che
beague at this season Of the year ar
rived on the scene the bowling alley
building was apparently the only
structure burning and the fire had ev-
identity originated inside Of the build
ing. Fearing that other buildings
might be afire men visited several Of
the nearby houses and their investiga-
ton disclosed the dish containing the
lighted candle and the kerosene soak
ed waste.
The farm house is part Of the same
property or estate as the bowling al
ley building and the assembly hall
and vas owned by Henry W. Caldwell,
a Portland life insurance man, until
few months ago. 1t is reported that
Mr. Caldwell sold the entire property
to Percival r. Eaton. an actor. who
has resided at the island for several
summer seasons but no papers to that
effect are on file. Mr.. Caldwell Is in
Philadelphia on a business trip while
Mr.. Eaton is now on the road with
theatrical company. 1t is believed
that the buildings destroyed were
worth from $4,000 to $4,000.
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-FOUR KILLED ON U, S, CRUISER
SAN DIEGO WHEN A BOILER TUBE
BLOWS OUT DURING STEAM TRIAL

On Board L. S. S. San Diego, La
Pas, Mex, Jan. q, by Wireless via
San Diego. Cal, Jan. 22.-Four men
We're killed and nine seriously injur-
ed Thursday afternoon on board the
armored cruiser San Diego when a
boiler tube blew out after a steaming
trial of four hours had been COM
pleted.
The dead:
Oscar ]. Wyatt. Ell Centre, Cal.
Ambus j. Hardee, Joplin, Mo.
William F. Elliott, Brooklyn, \. Y.
Clifford a. Western, Davenport, Cal.
All were fremen.
The injured:
Benjamin H. Tucker. r. B. Glidden,
Darrell l.. Varnado, William H. Mil
Ter, Ernest A. Le0with, Charles w.
Peters IN, firemen; George Ohm, wa
ter tender: Emanuel A. Shippi, sea-
man, and Patrick A. Merriman, coal
paSser.
Immediately after the accident the
cruiser left for Guaymas. where she
arrived at O'Clock this (Friday)
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23

Providence, r l., Jan. 22-Radical
stitution for Rhode Island reported 10
the state legislature today by COM
mission that has been working on the
instrument since May 1912.
The constitution would abolish the
property qualification now required of
electors voting for certain officials
and on certain financial questions. 4
would enable the electors Of any city
Oh town to extend or abri3ge tho
franchise for local purposes.
Basis Population
The instrument provides for repre-
sentation III the Senate on the basis
OF population. except that no munich
I.ality would he allowed more than 20
Of the 43 Senators. At present eac !
city and town has one senator The
senators would he chosen for foIr
Year terms, with approximately half of
them elected every two years.
The constitution contains provisions
intended to give the municipalities
more self government
The enlargement of the appointing
and the veto powers of the governor
are among the reforms proposed. Tna
governor would have the selection Il
many officials including the Judges.
His appointments would be subject. as
at present, TO the approval of the Sem
ate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
HENRY FORD AND SAM'L COMPERS
WITNESSES FRIDAY BEFORE THE
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS INQUIRY

ing to the letter, that the American Ag-
ricultural Chemical Co. had asked him
to assist after organizers had gone
among the men. The organizers said the
men were shot down without the Slight
est provocation. Representatives of the
American Federation of Labor. it was
said had advised against violence.
Detective Agencies
Mr. Gompers then took up the subject
of detectives. He said that more than
eight-tenths" of the activity of detective
agencies were confined to strike break
ing.
Mr. Gompers said the Capitalization OF
industries had deleterous effect upon la
Dor. The relative position Of labor has
improved by the Capitalization of CAPT.
tai. Mr.. Gompers said, but the relations
between employer and employee had been
impaired.
The Antitrust Law
Speaking of the Sherman antitrust
law, Mr.. Gompers said, it could never
properly be applied to labor.
AS for the social desirability Of en-
dowed foundations, such as the Sage,
Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations,
Mr.. Gompers said he did not think they
could impartially investigate the rela-
tons between employers and employees
Such foundations, the witness said,
could do nothing to alleviate industrial
unrest.
"A healthy unrest and intelligent
discomfort will do much for people.
Workers have gained much by indus
trial unrest, he said. Mr.. Gompers
said he thought that if the foundations
would devote their efforts to scientif-
ic and artistic subjects they could be
made a benefit. He said the Rookie
Teller and other foundations had rep
resentatives appointed to minor gov
gain the franking privilege in the
mails.
Dynamite Insult
A question regarding the use Of dy-
Mantle was branded by Mr.. Gompers
as an intentional insult to him. Per-
sons who use dynamite or employ vio-
lence should be jailed, he added.
Such action as was brought against
TIC I1dttcIS uLOeT luo sherman la "
could not be brought again, Mr.. Com
pers asserted. Continuing on the ques.
ton Of jurisdictional disputes, MI
Gompers said the leaders Of labor al
ways did their best to settle them
peacefully and prevent workmen froo,
striking against another, to the detri-
ment of themselves and the innocent
employer"
The trouble with many employers,
asserted the witness, is tha> they for
get that they are dong business In
the twentieth century and not the six
teenth. when workers were considered
slaves. There also are many employ
ers, he pointed out, who believe that
when their employees collectively ask
for relief from certain conditions or
for advantageous changes, the men are
in open rebellion.
Immisration"s Threat
Mr.. Gompers asserted that at the ter
mination of the war in Europe the now
belligerent nations would do everything
in their power to keep the remaining
strong. healthy men at home. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23

Rockland. Me, Jan. 21.-Funeral SER
vices for Capt. Thomas Dermot. who
died Jan, 10 in Oakland, Cal. were held
Wednesday afternoon at the home of his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Edna Porter, Suffolk
street. Capt. Dermot was the father of
Maxine Elliott. the actress. and Lady
Gertrude Forbes-Robertson. wife of Sir
Johnston Forbes-Robertson. the English
actor. Neither daughter was able to be
present, Maxine Elliott being engaged in
Red Cross work in Belgium, and Lady
Forbes-Robertson being at home in Eng
land. Among the attendants We're many
old sea captains who were associated
with Capt. Dermot during his reidence
in this city. Rev. Pliny A. Allen of the
Cniversalist church officiated Cant.
Dermot was buried in Achorn cemetery
beside his first wife, who was Adelaide
Hall Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
m, LODGE DECLARES SHIP
PURCHASE BILL PASSED Will
BRING US NEAR WAR DANGER

! after hostilities had begun. was not TO
De recognized, and England, the same,
although Sir Edward Grey last summer
made some notifications of his opposi
ton to the sale, if the ships were not
used in trade with Europe In view of
the present empty cargo space going to
South America, Senator Lodge said the
United States could not desire the ships
for that traffic but only for the Euro
pean trade. In carrying on European
trade. he urged the enemies of Germany
would still regard the ships as German
and liable to be sunk.
Shipping Emergency
The emergency in the shipping bust
ness. which had once been advanced as a
reason for buying the interned ships,
Senator Lodge declared no longer sup
ported the purchase. because ships were
going empty to South America and dis
/ charging facilities were not to be OBJ
tanned for those ships now entering the
crowded open ports OF Europe
Taking up a list OF informed boats, he
declared that with two or three excep-
tons these vessels We're unsuited for the
purposes the administration had in mind
1
era Die waste Of money.
Cargo; Carriers
why IS il so earnestly desired to buy
them, for with care and effort We could
get cargo carriers from our coastwise
trade or from other neutral nations?'
Senator Lodge inquired. We could pick
up ships OF the proper type here and
there. and Yet it is evident that the plan
Of the bill and the plan of the admin
IstratIon is to buy the German ships in
block or very large number Of them
Why" ! confess l am entirely unable
10 answer the question. and do not
know that there is anything behind this
nlIl except the desires of the adnlnistra-
ton. l am certain, however, that there
are no good reasons or arguments in its
favor and l am sure that to allow it to
become law without some provision pro-
ttcting us against the purchase of the
shirs Of bellgerents. and the consequent
international complications, will make it
4 very bad bill indeed for the American
people. setting aside for the moment all
the grave objections OF government own
ership."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
COCKTAILS DECLARES
SHIPS PASSING CANAL
WITH GREAT FACILITY

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Colonel George W.
Goethals, builder Of the Panama canal,
speaking today before the Western So
ciety of Engineers and the Chicago En-
gineers' Society. declared that ships were
passing through the locks much more
rapidly than had been calculated
THE only drawback is the Slides" he
said. I've are spending half the time
repairing the damage done by the slides
and the other half in maintaining the
channel When l left the canal zone
there was an average of three ships a
day passing through the canal, and now
It has reached four and five"
He spoke tonight before the Harvard
Club Col. Goethals is to sail for the
canal zone on Feb. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
BRIEF DISPATCH TO
NAVY DEPARTMENT

Washington, Jan. PA brief official
report TO the navy department on the
explosion aboard the cruiser San Di-
ego added no details to the news dis
patches, except to say that some Of
the nine injured were in a grave con-
dition and others were not so badly
hurt. The next of kin of the dead
were notified at once by the depart
ment
Rear Admiral Towards report gave
this account Of the accident: THE
San Diego completed her four-hour
full power trials and made 21.45. Just
at the completion Of the trials a tube
in No. boiler ruptured. due to low
water. No endurance runs were at
tempted A full investigation has been
ordered. Am proceeding to Guaymas."
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ASSN
OF N A|NE IS
RE-0RCAN|zED

Bangor, Me, Jan. 22.-The Maine For
estry Association was reorganized today
and officers elected as follows:
Edgar E. Ring, Orono. president;
Charles D. Bartlett. Bangor. vice pres
ident; ". A. Hennessey, Bangor. secre-
atry-treasurer; ]. p. Bass. Bangor
Blaine S. Viies. Augusta; Fred A. Gill
bert. Prof. John NJ. Briscoe, II. B. Buck.
Bangor: George B. Dunn, Houlton; For
rest Colby, Bingham: Alfred K. Ames,
Machias; Frank P. Thomas, Rumford.
directors
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23

New York, Jan. 22.-Henry Ford of
Detroit, millionaire manufacture OF
automobiles. will guarantee to take
every convict of Sing Sing prison and
make q man out of him. He SO stated
today when he appeared to testify be-
fore the United States commission on
industrial relations which is investi-
eating the greta philanthropic foun-
dations of the country and the cause
Of industrial unrest.
Foundations Inadequate
The phiianthropic foundations may
do some good" said Mr.. Ford, but
they are not adequate. .iy idea is JUS
tiee and not charity: to aid men to
help themselves. We have all kinds of
cripples in our employ. and they are
making good. We have a great many
who have been in prison, who are
outcasts from society. Every orc of
them is making good showing and
IS gaining in S2lf-reSpect and strength
Of character. We Will guarantee 10
take every convict out of Sing Sing
and make a man out of him
Wonders in Factories
Mr. Ford said that under the plan
installed in his factory a year ago,
which included 4 system of profit
sharing and a minimum wage scale
of s. a day wonders had been zone
for the moral and material welfare
of his employees. Instead of spending
their time at vicious or Improbable
pursuits their leisure is spent i'll their
homes, and there has been an increase
of $50 pei cent. in the bank accounts
of employees.
Mr. Ford testified that on capital
ization of 100000 shared by eight
men, his concern had made last year
a profit Of SO 900. 600. He thought the
opportunity for poor young men to
rise in life was much better now than
in his own youth.
Gompers Witness
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, testified
He began by reading a telegram from
the Commercial Telegrapers' Union urg-
ing him TO ask the commission to sum-
mon before it officials of the large tele-
graph companies to testify regarding al
legged blacklisting operations.
Mr.. Gompers said he believed the same
law should not govern business combi-
nations and labor organizations. Mr..
Gompers then produced a letter from a
committee which he. as president of the
American Federation of Labor, had ask
ed to investigate conditions at Roosevelt,
y. J.. where 10 workers on strike were
recently shot by deputies. In the letter
the committee asserted that the cause
of the trouble was cut of four cents
an hour in pay. The men, it was said,
were led to believe that normal condi-
tons would prevail on or about Jan. l.
Reason for Strike
The employers did not live UP to their
promises it was said in the letter so
the men went on strike. On the day aft
er the shooting. the letter continued, an
organized named Collins was sent to the
scene. This organizer was quoted as
saying that the newspapers had been
misinformed as to the motive of the
strike. as the men did not seek an IN
crease in wages. but a restoration Of the
usual scale. ....
The sheriff fold the organizNr accord .
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The death Of Leo S. Barry, "a years,
formerly of Worcester. Mass, occurred
Thursday after a brief illness at the
South Brewer Hotel. He came from
Worcester few weeks ago and was
clerk in the hotel Of which. his father
in-law, George p. King, is proprietor. A
widow and two children surviyA