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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
new HAMPS Shire LEGISLATURE
TO REPORT FkV0RABLY ON EASTMAN
BILL FOR N, HI R. INCORPORATION

Concord, y. H., March 3o.-The judi
ciarv committee of the Legislature has
decided to report favorably on the East
man bill providing that the New Hamp-
shire Railroad shall be incorporated by
the leased lines in this state II the pro-
posed Boston & Maine reorganization
fails. This announcement was made to-
day by Benjamin w. Couch. chairman OF
the committee.
Instead of drafting an entire bill. 1t
was announced that the several interests
probably would compromise on series OF
amendments to the Public Service Com
missions bill. These amendments. it was
expected, would be ready to place in the
hands of the judiciary committee tomor-
row afternoon. George F. Morris, coun-
sci for the Concord & Montreal Railroad.
said that the commissions bill would be
amended to preserve the rights of the
leased lines.
II was also announced that represent
atiyes of the Boston & Maine and of the
leased lines had reached an agreement on
a modification of the reorganization bill
and that the amended plan would be plac-
ed in the hands of the judiciary commit
tee before the close of its hearing to-
night. James II. Hustis. president of the
Boston & Maine. and Marcus H. knowl-
ton. chairman of the federal trustees and
charge of the roads affairs, were among
the speakers before the committee today.
President Eustis said that he considered
the reorganization plan the only practi-
cal way out of the roads difficulties. To
break I'D the system he thought would be
greatly to the disadvantage of the coun-
try which it served. and he believed that
the receivership plan would be disas-
trous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Sen. Walker Opposed

Opposition first appeared when Senator
Walker went on record as opposed to
he measure. He declared that water
nwcrs are our last great natural re-
Stree and the Legislature should hes
@2te before giving the right 70 transmit
GUS lie the State Senator Murphy said
az thought that the sending of electrici-
Y outside the State might eventually
'esult in higher prices for electricity
within the State where It is used for
Asht, heat and power. Senator Garcelon
sad the act was only an opening wedge
IN plan TO make the State a mere
power station. Senator Colby said that
ae Introduced the bill four years ago
which came 10 be known as the "Octo-
pas E.lr' and had voted against that
measure. but was now not ashamed of
ne bin since within that time an octo-
'is mad grown up within the state
Greater than the one feared at that
'lme senator's Scammon and Burleigh
Doth spoke briefly in opposition to the
measure ard the postponement motion
was carried by yeas AMI nays, 10 to s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Villa Acknowledges
Monterey Contributions

San Antonio, Texas. March 3o.-General
Francisco Villa has acknowledge the con-
tribution of 100000 pesos from Monterey
merchants for the poor of the city. in a
letter in which he reiterated his lack Of
political ambition and declared his inten-
ton of retiring to private life when
we have peace according to advices
from Monterey today. The letter Said:
II know you people will not like me for
having talked to you as did, but ! don't
care for your likes or dislikes in this mat
ter don't care what you think of me.
! am not politician. I have never held
office in Mexico. l don't want to be Pres
ident. When the people secure the gov
eminent for themselves and we have
peace. will retire to private life; happy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31

considerable expense back in 1887. He
seeks to be authorized to bring suit
against the State for sums sufficient
TO reimburse him for the expense to
which he claims he was put unjustly.
When the resolve in favor of Michael
Burns came up for consideration Rep.
Corners of Bangor moved the ac
ceptance of the unfaVorable majority
committee report. Pep. Perkins OF
Augusta opposed this move and
sketched the case from 1887 down 70
the present date. stating that Nj.
Burns has been before many sessions
to seek recognition of his claims and
thus far without success. On the
motion to adopt the unfavoTable re-
port q division Of the House was had
and the vote returned was 40 for and
Ga against the motion Of Rep. Con-
ners Rep. Perkins then moved the
adoption OF the favorable report and
on a division Of the House the vote
returned was IS in favor and so op-
posed. Tie resolve was then given
two readings and has apparently sue
ceeded so far as the House is con-
cerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Same as Potatoes"

Senator Cole explained that the bill
would allow the transmission of cleo
rIci;y cut of the State under the di-
.ec;ion If the Public Utilities Com
mission and declared that electricity
Is 70 different from other products Of
the state and no one would be fool
!sa enough to say that Aroostook
farmers should not ship their potatoes
to OF; Of the State markets. He said
he could see no objection to shipping
the electricity out Of the State so long
as Names own people are protected
and can have all the power they need
when they ask for IL He asked if,
because the undeveloped Maine water
powers had been neglected for 100
!ears, they should be neglected for
mother 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
AT ANY
COST TO
RAISEF=44
Is Declaration by Sec'y
Daniels A Hawser
Parts in Towing
Sunken Craft
BELIEVED TO BE
FULL OF WATER

Washington. March 3O.-Efforts to
raise the sunken Submarine F-4 in
Honolulu harbor v ERE temporarily
suspended today aftf hawser with
which the boat bein5 dragged toward
shore snapped.
Rear Admiral MooSe, reported from
Honolulu late today that the submar-
inc evidently was waterlogged and too
heavy 10 be raised by the equipment
employed by the searching fleet. This
destroyed, any faint hope that might
have been left CT finding any Of the
crew Of q alive.
This vessel lies in 40 fathoms. 210
feet Of water and her position is be
ing held while preparations for rails
ing her by pontoons are made.
AdmiraPs Report
Admiral Moore's report follows:
Lieut.. c. e Smith. commanding
First Submarine Division Of the Pa
cific Torpedo F1otilla, has located the
F-4, and moved her slight distance in
shore Lifting hawser parted. Sub
marine evidently Waterlogged. Equip
ment too light 10 raise her. Making
ARRANGEMENTS to lift her by pontoon
method. Still have line on submar-
inc and can hold her location. Depth
As fathoms.
(Signed) Moore"
Statement by Daniels
Secretary Daniels said tonight that
the department would raise the F-f
at any cost to determine the cause
of her accident in order to guar l
against similar disasters IN the future.
He emphaticany denied reports OF dis
satisfaction over the work being done
bv the naval authorities at Fonolu-
lu.
Nothing could be further from the
truth" said Mr.. Daniels. The depart
ment is convinced that everything pos
sible is being done with the means at
hand. Honolulu being an isolated station
is naturally not as well equipped for sal
wage purposes as are some OF the naval
stations in this country; but there is ev-
cry indication that the officers and men
at Honolulu are indefatigably working
night and day with every means in their
mower 10 raise the sunken submarine and
rescue their shipmates.
should Admiral Moore, the command
ant Vi the SldliCIlt anu 9l4iitiis liiS
commander of the submarine division,
fail to raise the submarine through lack
Of necessary appliances, il is the depart
ments intention to send from this country
the necessary salvage equipment, includ-
ing deep sea diving apparatus as well as
expert deep sea divers TO accomplish the
purpose.
1T would, of course, be impossible to
get such equipment TO Honolulu in time
to save the lives OF the crew, but the de-
partment is determined TO raise the FL at
any cost and determine the cause of her
accident in order that similar accidents
may be avoided in the future
Captain L. A. Stuven. naval attache at
the Chilean embassy here, today tender
ed his sympathy and that of his govern
ment in this letter to Secretary Daniels
Continued on Page 4-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
SESSION
OF ST. JOHN RIVER
CCMM'N AT BANGOR

Bangor, Me, March 30.-Plans for
additional work and some expert ev-
idence before the final report is made
to the governments of the United
States and Canada, were discussed by
the international ST. John River Com
mission. at a meeting here today.
This was the first session of the COM
mission since the appointment of John
B. Madigan of Houlton to succeed the
late George A. Murchie of Calais as
one Of the commissioners in behalf
of the United States. The full COM
mission and counsel were present. An
executive session was held. The next
meeting will be held at Van Buren,
some time in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31

Washington, March 3o.-While the
Villa forces are marking time in their
attack on Matamoras. awaiting the ar
rival Of artillery. the stage is being
set for another battle at Lampzsos
about 20 miles southwest of Nuevo
Laredo.
Advices from the border to the
states and war departments today said
the Villa forces bound to attack the
CarranZa garrison at Nuevo Laredo
We're expected to reach Lampazos to-
day where a battle probably will be
fought"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Carranza Tactics

Early messages said Carranza
troops were being assembled at Nuevo
Laredo including the force recently
driven out of Piedras Negras.
The garrison will number 1900 in
all and presumably part of this
force will be sent out along the Ma
tional Railway to meet the Villa force
at Lampazos if the battle is not al
ready in progress. Should more
troops be necessary on the American
&Ido at Laredo, Texas, in the event
of an attack on Nuevo Laredo. q
regiment of infantry is in readiness
at Texas City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31

picion that the Boston & Maine and the
New York, New Haven & Hartford had
not been completely and finally divorced
was unfounded. He said that no attempt
to evade the defree of the federal court
had been or would be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Instructions to Forces Now Ready at Browns.
ville=Report Villa Has Demanded INSTALL
ing Of General Angles as Provisional
President=Loofng Of Plantation
VILLA RE|TERATES DECLARATION THAT
He DOESN'T WANT TO Be PRESIDENT

but Gen. Cara has given assurances that
something will be done to meet the emer-
gency.
Angles For President
Reports from the border that Villa had
demanded of Zapata that Gen. Felipe An
giles be installed as provisional president
in place of Gen. CARA lacked confirma-
ton at the state department or at the
Villa agency here.
No foreigners have yet left Mexico City.
Secretary Bryan said. although both the
Carranza and Zapata officials have prom
ised to afford them facilities to reach
Vera Cruz. A report from the latter
place today said Ell Potrers sugar plan
tation. 60 miles from Vera Cruz. had been
looted by rebel band and the manager
had asked for a military guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
PASS 3. & Nj. BILL

HE Boston d Maine reorganization
NA' STYLED by Judge Cleaves. chairman
q the Maine Public Utilities Commits
'on' The most important piece of legis-
alton before this Legislature. was
'assed TO be engrossed at the morning
session OF the Senate. Senator Swift
U kennebec. chairman of the committee
Continued on Page 5-Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
A $4,000 Fire Near Woodland,

The farm buildings known as the
Leland place, across the river from
Woodland. owned by the ST. Croix
Land & 'Waterpower Co, were des-
troyed by fire Monday night, with n
loss of about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
EASTER

The Man that fails to buy any Spring
Quitting until after Easter will rob
himself of lot of pleasure.
If you wish to enjoy the spirit Of
Easter and appear at your best, we're
at your service!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31

The Jackman- lockwood hishwa>
resolve came off victorious after
somewhat prolonged debate o,
the measure in the House Tues
gay morning. On the adoption >.
the favorable Report A in con-
currence With the Senate. the
house voted 79 in favor and 40 on
posed. Rep. Dutton of Bjnghap,
opened the debate for the resolve
read statements of facts, and made a
splendid plea for the favor of the
house. Following him Rep. Pierce
OF Houlton opposed the resolve de-
claring that though he agreed with
Nj. Dutton in his general statement of
conditions and was convinced that 4
h!&-"aN IN the section would be a fine
thlng ne was nevertheless of the
opinion that the financial aid asked Of
the State was disproportionate with
the aid given TO others asking for APP
preparations and at this time too
great an expenditure for the State to
undertake.
Rep. Thombs of Lincoln in one Of
the best speeches he has delivered at
this session made an eloquent appeal
for the highway. declaring that he
was bound to go on record as in favor
Of economy but willing TO go on rec
ord as in favor Of a commemorate and
reasonable expenditure which would
bring about such desirable results as
expected in this case. Rep. Smith Of
Hanpden said the chairman of the
committee on highways and bridges
had told him he considered this par
ticular resolve the most unnecessary
of all resolves that had come before
the committee. and Rep Besse of
Clinton, member Of the committee,
rose TO refute this statement by I
straightforward declaration that he
considers the resolve the best bust
ness proposition to come before the
committee. In this he was support
ed by Rep. Higgins of Brewer. who
said he believed the resolve the best
business proposition placed before
this session Of the Legislature. Rep
resentatives Gerrish Of Greeuville and
Cobb OF Denmark both presented
strong arguments in favor of the S22,
500 appropriation. while Rep. Hill u
Corinth said he did not oppose the re-
solve for its Appropriation but could
not assent to the maintenance clause
which provides that the state shall
bear 20 per cent. of the cost of up
keen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
FAIR

Boston. March 30-Forecast for
Boston and vicinity:
Fair Wednesday and Thursday,
moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
At Mstamoras

Brownsville across the border, was
unchanged today The Villa troops,
repulsed Saturday in their first at
tack We're encamped five miles from
the city, the state department was ad
vised, expecting to renew the assault
on arrival of their artillery. --latest
estimates Of the losses Saturday said
900 Villa troops We're killed and an
equal number wounded, while the
Carranza had 10 killed and 10 wound
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Will Return Fire

On the American side a dozen guns
from the Third Field Artillery are ready
for any emergency. Secretary Garrison
said in explanations sent to Gen. Funston
were similar to those sent when bullets
and shells fell on the American side at
Naco. Orders were given to return the
fire if the thing happened at Brownsville
The state department had but meagre
advices from Mexico City today, Secre-
tary Bryan characterizing the situation
as uncertain, but with no disorders No
report tending to confirm statements that
the Zapata forces were preparing to
abandon the capital again had reached
the department. The food situation is
again Somewhat critical, Mr.. Bryan said,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
SENATE KILLS BILL PROVIDING FOR THE
TRANSMISSION OF POWER FROM MAINE
B. & N. REORGANIZATION BILL PASSED
THE JACkMAN=R0CKW00D
HIGHWAY RESOLVE GIVEN
PASSAGE IN HOUSE, 1910

Burns Finds Favor in Lower acknowledgements Sal
ar! onopposed-Dsposon of Contraband Liquors-Fav-
oao Report Rejected Bill to Incorporate the Grind
stone boom Co.-Clark Power Bill Dcdges Amendment
and Goes Its Way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
House Afternoon Session

The first business Of the afternoon SEES
sion of the House was the consideration
of the resolve to build brick building at
(Continued on Page 4-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Burns Wins at Last.

After many years Of knocking at
legislative doors, it appears that
Michael Burns of Augusta may at
last gain some recognition Of his case
against the State for damages IN the
original package case he fought with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Resolve for James Smith.

Under suspension of the rules re-
solve providing pension of $40
month for james B. Smith of Augusta
was introduced in the Senate, acted
favorably upon there, and accepte9
and favored by the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
HEROES ARE
p.
INTnEElNCiHIES
SAYS KING
OF BELGIUM

Geneva, Switzerland, March 80. -
Via Paris--4 +. MI am not hero;
YOU will find them in our trenches"
said Albert, the King of the Belgians,
at his headquarters in the field in an
interview today with Eduard Cha
puisat Of the Journal De Geneve.
During the conversation the guns of
the Belgians and the Germans were
sounding constantly.
II affirm that before the war l and
my country observed scrupulously all
the requirements Of neutrality that
the powers prescribed for US with
precision of the Specifications in an
engineering contract.
Your neutrality said King AL
bert. referring to Switzerland. lis an
act Of sovereignty. Ours had been
obligatory by an agreement of the
Powers. Nevertheless, you see the re-
suit"
Al another point in the converse
tion. the King said:
You have an agency for prisoners
and other institutions. but what a
martyrdom has not this poor Geneva
cross endured"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Governors Salary Measure.

The measure raising the salary =
the Chief Executive of the State Went
on its way unopposed. In reply 70 I
question propounded to the HOUSE.
Rep. Pierce Of Houlton said he be-
lieved the reference to official resi-
dence" in which it is provided that
the Governor shall have his official
residence" in Augusta. does not in
tend that the Governor shall be forced
to reside in Augusta throughout his
term but that Augusta shall be suf-
ticient address for communication
with the Governor. that official resi-
dence shall be tablished in Augusta
to such a degree that it shall not be
necessary to hunt for the Governor
when he is wanted but he may easily
be found through communication with
his Augusta offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Lobster Bill Dies.

In the Senate the lobster legislation
which has taken up a great measure
of time at this session was indefinite
ly postponed and when it came down
to the House for concurrence the
House which had previously favored
the measure, receGed and concurred.
and the bill passed into oblivion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31

The correct Spring Hats and the
choice things in Shirts, Ties, Gloves
and other toggery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31

Suits, $1,000, s?4.oo. $500 G. $1,000
Overcoats, 5000, $3.50 & $1,000
Handsome Cuttings for Boys of
all ages. Don't overlook the Boys
Easter Outfit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Nations Hardships

The King abiding to the hardships
which Belgium had undergone. said:
. 1t is necessary to tell the truth
about these things. but it is better
to use moderate language because the
more moderate, SO much stronger one
is"
Further on the Belgian monarch
remarked:
I'VE had no i'll feeling against Ger
many. We received her business peo-
pie. We had cordial and courteous
relations. Even at the present mo-
ment ! am at a loss to explain why
we have been made to suffer what
we have suffered. l can explain TO
myself still less those acts of cruelty.
I never could have imagined that the
German was malevolent. On the con-
trary, l considered him as quiet and
domestic character l know many
Germans. ] hav- German blood in my
veins My mother was the Countess
Of Flanders--a Hohenzollern. Why
all these crueIties?''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-31
Deries COMPROMISE

The King referring to allegations
that by certain conversations Belgium
had compromised her neutrality, said:
"Once again l affirm that it is not
true
His Majesty mentioned that he had
received many letters from private
persons in Switzerland. adding that
he had opened one yesterday from
boy of Il years of age which had
touched him deeply.
The King wore a green dolman
over his uniform and was without any
mark of rank or decoration. He is
described as being brown from the
open air life. extremely simple in bear
ing and quietly confident.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-03-11

and has no sense; if he is rich he is dishonest, but considered smart; if he is in politics he is a grafter and a crook; if he is out of politics you can't place him, as hei is an undesirable citizen;" if he goes to church he is hypo- crit; if he stys away from church he is a sinner; if he donates to foreign mission he does it for show; if he doesn't he is stingy and a light wad;" when he first comes into the world, everybody wants to kiss him-before he goes out they want to kick him. If dies young there was a great future before him; if he lives to a ripe old age, he is in the way, only living to save funeral ex- penses.
 Life is a funny proposition after all.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-03-11
It Don't Pay to Shoot!

It is my observation that it dosn't pay to shoot anybody just because your wife runs away with another man. It is better to give lem your blessings and ship her the household goods.-Ex.
 The above reminds us of a little story travelling man told at the barber shop a few days ago. He told of @ party who went home and caught neighbor hugging and kissing his wife, and in telling it he said the very next time he went home and caught this man kissing his wife he was going to put him out of the house no matter how hard it was raining.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-03-11

thousand booms. Don't give up and say it's useless for a fellow nowadays to secure a wad ot money or land. anything that pays. For the old world hates a quitter. and it boomerangs a grouch; and the Lord he hates a knocker. and Dame Fortune hates sloucb. Pay a nickel for whisk broom, don a fourteen carat grin, reaovate your hands and use them, and we'll bet you that you win.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-03-11
Life.

Man comes into the world
 without his knowledge or con sent and leaves it against his will
 During his stay on earth his time is spent in one coutinious round of consraries and mis- understanding. In his infancy he is an angel; in his boyhood he is devil; in his manhood he is everything fran lizard up; in his duties he is a fool; if he has no family he is committing race suicide; if he raises a family he is . ohump; if he raises a check he is a thief. and then the law raises cain with him; if he is a poor man he is poor manager