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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
G,allinger Speaking

Meanwhile Senator Gallinger, most
d the time talking 10 the less than
half dozen senators. continued his
naect AGAINST The bin.
He rene newspaper editorials oppos-
ng In. u.u for two hours and SAID ne
had ji4Ie ii similar clippings Oh his
desk winch should prove of "educa-
tenal value 10 the advocates OF the
Eli" After reading statistics Of Narl-
ms foreign nations as 70 the effect OF
their policies toward shipping, Sen2-
tor Galiuper declared the great de-
pelppmente II merchant marine had
AWAY followed the extension OF sub
sides with the requirement that ships
reeiyiuc such benefits must be con
strucled 70 home yards. BY this pro
cess. he said Germany had built up
The creat shlp Yards which had been
able t. construct not only such lin
sr~ Is ~, Nnterland. hut also to con-
sruc the srlpe Of the German navy,
before that llme constructed in British
wards
Desc n.,4 increased freight rates
on export. Senator GaIlinger said that
there We. many things that contrib
uted to tnat increase, including de-
creased IMPORTS.
Sen4ta~ Nelson asked i a discrim-
mating au,v ID goods transported in
American bottoms would not meet
The emergency. suggesting that the
rrvr.sac = tire Tnderwood-S Simmons
tart, Nv t.r such duties be enforcd.
Sna,o' 1a.luE"r said he would like to
So il ,,fe5 although ne could see the
ditcul.ir~ which would arise in con-
nectlur v:.s. t4rious commercial treat
los
"lsr' fact that we could de-
noanca aH these treaties" Senator
AeISo' asked and impose discrin
lhato"} oaues of 10 per cent. which
would fu.d up for Us a merchant ma
rne after .Ae European war at the
SAM Kim" avoiding the question Of
SUBSIDY"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28

tive competition that business rivals were
stifled and destroyed, after which it is
claimed, the defendants by threats and
coercive measures directed all common
carriers and shippers controlling the
routing OF merchandise in interstate COM
merce, and by making rebates and giving
Inducements caused them to enter into
CONTRACTS with the defendants.
Railroads and steamship lines were in
duced and coferced to refuse TO employ
the defendants competitors, the indict.
ment sets forth, through methods of crit
icizing the business systems Of the CON-
petitors and of questioning their ability
to carry out contracts and by threaten
ing to refuse to serve the railroads and
steamship lines.
Sixteen individuals and eight companies
are mentioned without being indicted as
alleged members Of the declared conspir-
acy. A combination of these persons
and firms with the defendants. ii is
charged, prevented competition among
themselves and with about dozen other
companies engaged in the same business,
and some competitors, were forced to
sell their business TO the defendants and
others forced to join the alleged con-
spiracy.
John L. Boyi, counsel for the defend
aAts, said tonight that the indictment
was ridiculous.
THE company is not q monopoly and
has never been he said. 1T has any
number of competitors"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
GERMANY DENIES
BRITISH REPORT

Berlin, Jan. 27.-(By Wire
less to Sayville) CONTRARY to
the British reports that in the
naval fight in the North sea on
Sunday last no British ships
were lost, and that pursuit of
the German ships finally was
abandoned on account of the
German mines and submarines,
the following Official statement
was given out today by the Ger
man government:
'In the three hours fight
which cost US the armored cruis-
er Bluecher, one British battle
cruiser and two British Destroy
ers were sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
Prob a bly,
with HOrsemen EN-
ployed as Scouts Indi-
Gates Dejemal Pasha's
Army Near-Machine
Guns Wreak Havoc
German Offensive on
Wednesday

London, Jan. 27.-9.40 P. NJ.
The advance guard of the
Turkish army which is under
taking an invasion of Egypt, has
reached the British outposts to
the east of the Suez canal, where
the first skirmish of the war in
this region took place yesterday.
The fight, according to the Of
fetal report apparently was a
small affair, only one British Of
ficer being wounded; but dis
patches from Cairo say the in
vaders suffered severely from
the machine guns of the British
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
INDICTMENT FOR MONOPOLY
OF WRECk|NC BUSINESS IN
maine AND OTHER STATES

"" }ore. Jan The federal grand
,1'S ret@rrea this afternoon an indict-
mem charging the Merritt & Chapman
''yN q Wrecking Co. and two OF its
s,'''t-S VIZ saving conspired TO monop-
Nl@e part @. the wreckiug and lighter
az business and commerce Of several
''a'eS II Violation of the Sherman anti
trust Law
Officers Names
'"s o7ieers named in the indictment
-saac Chapman and William l..
~'4"p'0&H, president and secretary. re-
s'e''i'eiy The indictment charges the
@e'eAa@nts with conspiracy to monopo-
,'4e ne Agaterage business in New York
'' and across the waters separating
'''-''at'an island from the mainland.
''e lSlAnc sound and the Atlantic
l'9'- rom railroad and steamship ter
Ind points IN New Jersey, New York.
''''eeucut. Rhode Island, Massachu-
'tS' Maine. New Hampshire. Virginia
sho other states
Rivals "Stified"
Ne Indictment charges further that
=. @ersltt q Chapman Co. endeavored
80. ~ way in their power to draw to
49, s'nSeiVes and under their control all
c.. iAlles IN use by competing con-
10 the end that a certain subsid-
w. company could carry on the wreck
W., ana salvage business exclusively
H., cohcealing the fact of their con-
f.. he indictment continues. the de-
at times waged such dsstruc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH
ARRANGING TO ADVOCATE
Austrian Emperor Believed Not in Agreement
With Kaiser and Crown Prince Charles Fran
cfs-Visit of Prince to Berlin Cited-Desres
To Leave Free Hand for Successor

Geneva Switzerland Via arts, Jan. 27-6 P. M-Accord
ing reports today Innsbruck the Austrian
Tyro Emepror Francis Joseph of Austria
ranging abdicae being sal that he unable agree with
the William military affairs and also be-
of the German Enperors attitude regarding peace.
The Austrian Emperor ad opted this the advices
the ult of the Berlin
of Archduke Charles Francis Austrian heir apparent
Burian the Aus roEungarian minister of for
egn The Austrian En- it is added, desires
leave his successor with free hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28

TO RUMAN|A
AS WAR LOAN

London. Jan. E.-An agreement was
signed in London today for the loan of
five million pounds (s25 100000 to Rurna-
mia. The money will be advanced by the
Bank of England to the Bank Of Ruma-
MIA against Rumanian treasury bills The
loan is a result of the visit to London
of the Rumanian finance commission. It
is understood that Rumania will use the
money for the purchase Of war material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
Legislative Aims

Legislation is especially desired to
make clear the right of the railroad
companies to issue preferred stock as
a means of raising money; or to le
ealize plan to convert the floating
debt of a road into a long time mort
gage bond carrying much lower rate
OF interest.
THE issue Of preferred stock is a
desirable method when practicable"
said Mr.. Elliott's statement, but it
Continued on Page Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
BuELCW IS MADE
FIELD MARSHAL GENT

Amsterdam, Jan. 27.-Via London,
1910 P. MA telegram received here
today from Berlin announces that Gen.
Won Buelow, commander in chief of
the German second army has been ap-
pointed a field marshal general. Gen.
Won Einem, commander in chief of the
third army, the dispatch adds. has
been promoted to the full rank of
general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
COLD WAVE

Boston, Jan. 2'.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday unsettled
colder Thursday night and Friday
with a cold wave; moderate variable
winds.
Temperature will fall 25 degrees by
Friday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
NO BUSINESS
BUT BILLS IN
LEGISLATURE

A large number of bills were intro
duced in both branches of the 18th
Legislature Wednesday. No other bus
mess Of Importance was transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
Bills Introduced

Mr. Drawn Of Bradley introduced in
the House resolves appropriating a
total of $500 for new building and
maintenance for the University of
Maine. The larger part Of this sum
is for building. A digest Of the act
as follows indicates the uses to which
it is proposed to put this large sum
Of s155 900.
Drawn of Bradley-Resolves In
favor of the University of Maine APP
propriating: For new barns, $4,000:
dairy building, $4,000; completion OF
dormitory for women, $4,000; ad-
ministration building. $4,000; me-
chanical laboratory. $4,000; green
house $500; head-house in connec-
ton with greenhouse $500.
Mr.. Drawn also introduced a re-
solve appropriating $4,000 for each
of the next two years for maintenance
of the University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
GERMANY ASSAILS
BRITISH YERACITY
Declares British Cruiser and Two Destroyers
Were Sunk in North Sea Battle England
Retorts with Official Statement That Ger
man Cruiser Kolberg as Well as Bluecher Is
Reported Lost

London. Jan. 27.-11.45 P. nj.
An official statement issued
tonight says:
''The German cruiser kclberg
is reported to have been sunk in
Sundays battle in the North
sea-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
GERMAN HEADQUARTERS
AT CHARLEVILLE, FRANCE

Amsterdam, via London, Jan. 27-f9. 50
a. M).-The German staff headquarters
are now at Charleville France, opposite
Mezieres and near Sedan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
ENGLISH WkRSHIPS
THAT WERE IN NORTH
SEA BATTLE, HOME

London. Jan. p. Ass A. M-Most of
the warships engaged in Sundays naval
Continued on Pace 5-Coiumn n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
Facts AScertained"

These facts not only We're observed
by our big ships, but also were ascer-
tanned by German torpedo boat
which returned unilurt. This torpedo
boat shot two torpedoes against a
British battle cruiser which already
was healing over whereupon she cap
sized and sank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
Dover and Foxcroft

The often discussed proposition to
unite the towns Of Dover and FOX
croft is incorporated in an act intro
duced in the House by Danforth Of
Foxcroft. Perhaps the usual express
sion, Dover and Foxcroft. will be dis
placed in the future by an expression
including the two towns as one. Dow
er-Foxcroft. for this is the name pro-
posed for the unison. Extract of the
act:
Danfofth of Foxcroft-Act in favor Of
the union of Dover and Foxcroft as one
municipality, together with that portion
of what was formerly the northeast
part of Sangerville which lies north of
the Piscataquis river and now not a part
Of any town. The new town is to be
known as Dover-Foxcroft and is to re-
main the shire town of said county. The
act shall take effect on the first day of
March next succeeding the date when
both towns shall have voted to accept
the provisions of this act at meetings
regularly called
Continues on PAGE 1o-col. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-28
Saw Great Damage

This also was ascertained by a
German dirigible which was flying
over the fighting zone. The dirigible
observed. on other British ships falling
masts and tunnels. II is certain there
fore that further cruisers were seri
ously damaged.
Finally the British fleet withdrew
from the German squadron and beyond
the reach OF their guns. There was
no question of pursuit of the German
ships because the high speed of the
British vessels would have enabled
them to catch up with and destroy the
German cruisers.
Other Cases
This time il is possible to verify
the British reports which il was i'm
possible to do in the case of the ba--
tie off the Falkland islands of which
details are lacking. We only know
that several British ships are now
docking at Gibraltar to repair dam
ages inHicted by the German cruisers
Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, and that
therefore. the British official report Of
the battle off the Falkland islands at
least is incomplete and coiored in
British interests.
The uareliability of the reports OF
the British admiralty is also PROVED
by the fact that the admiralty even
now does not admit the loss of the
battleship Audacious."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19
l2O English Sparrows To Square Mile In U. S.

there arr now several million blurbirds
IN this locality.
As for density "a population, on each
acre OF farm land covered by the cen
SuS. there was ana average Of one pair
81 birds. The record for density romrs
from Chevy Chase. Nd. where l6l
pairs were found resting pn ~ acres.
Thirty-four species NJ binds were re-
presented.
While there are Ho previous official
crnSusrS Of the Federal Government
that arr comparable with this one. sr
Vural census have before been taken
by individuals. on more or less limited
areas. One census taken in 1901 10y a
specialist. agrees very closely with the
Government : census as far ~ the to-
tal number MI birds WV concerned. III dit
iprS. however. regarding the number
OF English SparrowS. showing 100 pairs
10 the square mite cor l. 10 every loo
native birds. while The new census. -
PREVIOUSLY stated. showed only tu pairs
to thv square mile or 7 to every Too.
The present bird population " much
less than il ought Ia be-. according a.
the biologists. Vi birds were given more
protection and encouragement there
would ur an increase i'm numbers which
would hr accompanied hy Y correspond
ing Decrease in the number III insect
pests. That breeding birds prefer
thirklN inhabited ccntrrs Of population
tn forests j. one Nj tho conclusions ol
Ihr census. This seems to rriute the
widespread belief that humans and
birds arc naturally ~antagonistlc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19
Fosters Weather Bulletin

particularly north of the Ohio aud Mis-
souri, rivers. Not So much rain j. N
pcctcd III ihe middle and western cot
ton states. Our forecasts for the
SOnthc ,atern states an. not complete
aud We have not been forccasting for
them except in a general way but we
are about ready Ia take them into our
work.
ID j. Il notable fact that We gave the
corrcct period for the most severe
storms Of April. II 10 10. also that We
gave the correct dates for the great hes;
wave of April u To 80. See va April
charts. Now We will give a very posi-
live and serious warning iIr the cIght
DAYS beginning Wednesday. June :.
That will be- N period Of exceedingly
disastrous stQrms ami if we Rad "A
trumpet that would reach the two hun
drcd and SiXty million human ears on
this continent We would attach a steam
.cnein. Nv IL and blow IL constantly
from MAY 80 ID June H.. warning them
nf very grct. danger. possibly begin
ming last part of Nav and surely first
part of June. We regard this rs a
very FERROUS matter h~ccsuI>e w fetl
that many very many. lives will bc
lbs ~ land and sea.
10 IL not an easy matter 10 locate
these destructive storms but they Will
probably occur south If LATITUDE 10.
more probably southwark from that
line ld still more probably in he NJ
entity az the Mexican Gulf and the
Caribbean sen. The most severe storms
for MANY wears past. for the same rca.
son. are cvpcctcd on the Pacific coast
from middle Chile ia Los Angeles dur.
ing lh;l storm period.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19

Copyrightcd 1919 by W. T. Foster-l
Washington. ID. g.. Nav l1--Last
bulletin gave forecasts Of disturbance
10 cross continent May II to II inclusive
warm wave Is "a ID. cool wave 10 10 ~.
Great extremes of Temperature are eN
pectcd. Very warm preceding ana We
RI eool following disturbance. Drouih
il expected in Leh central northwest
that will affect AT least onc-foprth ~
he rrcab rorn and oats sections north
of the Missouri and Ohio rivers but
this drouth will he partlv broken 10y
showers not far from May Ia. llea-
,ier rains are expected south Of the
Missouri and Milo rivers and north ~
the Potomac -outh j. cNrcTe l south
of the Potomac.
\cxt disturbance will reach Pacific
coast about May IL. cross Pacific slope
hv close of Il. great central valleys H.
M II. eastern sections -. Warm wave
will cross he Pacific slope about Nav
IL. great central valleys ~. eastern
sections Il. Cool wave will cross Pa
ciic slope about Nav ~. great central
valleys -. eastern sections -.
Another disturbance will Immediate.
IN follow. reaching Pacific coast about
Nav II. III will cross Pacific slope ~
close of =. great central valleys -,
eastern sections 26. Warm wave will
cross Pacific slope about Nav u. great
central valleys -. eastern sections -.
Cool wave will & ross Pacific slope
about Nav -. great central valleys 90.
eastern sections >.
The new rain NOM h begins near Nav
20 and during the ten DAYS covered bv
the forecasts of this bulletin rainfall
Will largely decrease on this continent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19
ALWAYS THE DOUBTERS.

Some people always will pull back.
always viii look skeptically upon new
inventions. always will disparage Elk
P.rImcntal steps along the road Of pro
grrss. Thus, despite the wonderful SUE
rrsS "a the acrcplanc IA war. aud its
establishment as q rapid and safe mean,
of transportation. under ordinary condi-
lions. the effort Of the post office A..
partment 10 obtain an appropriation NJ
$4,000 for the purpose ~ establishing
al aerial mail service IN certain sections
of the country, has been turned down
repeatedly By congress. as not practi.
cable. And comment IT the press upon
the matter has been generally IN oppoSi.
ton to the department. plan and com.
mandatory of the narrow policy of con
gresS. Some day, the aerial mail ser
vice will be established, however, and
the pul-backS doubtless will be- loudeSt
Of All la their admiration Of il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19
WEDNESDAY MAY 10. 1913.
NOTICE To SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers in the city who fail to re
ceive The Herald regularly are reques-
ted to notify the office promptly. All
papers delivered in the city should be
received, as a rule. not later than 1 40
to q o'clock y. ~. Unless some accident
to the press or other unioward delay
occurs at the printing office. the paper
should be out not later than 1880 and
the carries should complete their distri-
button. even 10 the most distant suscri-
bers, within not less than an hour aud
thirty minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19

John Bunny, the famous movie
comedian. left an estate of 5000.
HIS earning capacity IN recent years
was ~ 1000 4 week and hc received
large sums a. royalties from his
film productions. lie Was the fun
nicSt looking man and the highest
priced actor IN the movie world.
What did h. do with his money!
Fort Worth Record.
Maybe H. was blessed with 4 lot D
poor relations. Anyway. hat was JOIN
Bunny's business,-so long as he pai'
his debts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19

.er $ court TO cause same TO be published
1t does not say an abridged form shall
be published, nor that any one else has
the legal right 10 make such contract.
Only the Commissioners Court can Pm
ter INTO such n contract. The Sentinel 5
contract. as We understand il was made
with Mr.. SHELTON. The Sentinel pub
lIShcd an abridged form. which il not
according to the requirements.
Again. did not the Sentinel take oath
and certify
that the above and foregoing
One Hundred Nincty-cight pages
numbered from ] "a los. both inclu-
Sivc. contains a full, true and cor
rect list of all delinquent taxes for
both State aud County on lands sit
uated IN Cameron County. Texas.
for the years lSS5 a. 1913. both IN
elusive. as shown FROM THE RE-
CORDS OF THE TAN COLLIE
TORS OFFICE or CAMERON
COUNTY. TENASl
hoes the publication ia the Sentinel
aercc with the records IN the tax col
.lcctor'S office II they DO not how could
they be- sworn 10. There are a number
Of columns missing.
The following II really funny.
The Sentinel lays no claim ~
legal attainmcntS. but can read
English and is also familiar with
the facts upon which he based hiS
ruling. hut the contention that 4
publication similar 10 the one made
~ the Sentinel D. not proper notice
10 a delinquent taxpayer would not
be- sustained by any court
The Sentinel admits II has not read
law. vet II Il willing 10 act as Judge
and jury when il says that the attor-
ncy-gcncral s ruling would not be- sus-
tanned by any court.
From the same article in this morn
ing : Sentinel
The Herald. having published
the delinquent list Of the city Of
Brownsville in an abbreviated form
is il gong TO qu'e the citizens what
they paid for!
True the Herald published the delin-
qucnt tax list of the City Of Browns
Vile. We believe we puslishcd the list
according 10 the requirements. City
Attorney Kinder q X Il the form before
il was published. VI il i not correct
The Herald will chccrfully rcpubliSh
the list Al no expense 10 the city.
Will The Sentinel rcpublish the Coun-
~ delinquent tax list on the same
terms!
There i ~ question but that the de-
linqurnl tax list aS published BY the
Sentinel Is not according to law. The
ATTORNEY general says 1t Is not legal.
Consequently all transactions of the
county and state hat have been done
under TINS publication for the past two
years arr not legal.
The delinquent tax list should be re-
published immediately. Some one is re
sponsihlr for lhi, illegal publication. 1t
N the duty MI tho County Commission.
crS ~ place thr blame where II belongs
Tho Herald Ia stating that the list wa,
not published according Ia law. accom-.
panied the statement with an opinion
from the attorney general Of the State
of Texas.
The Sentinel IA stating that the list was
not illegally published, gives no other
authority than Itself, and it admits il
know nothing about law. let the Sen.
tlncl publish an opinion from any law
Yer ~ Brownsville setting forth IN,
reasons that the publication was legal
We will be- glad 10 republiSh such IN
loplnion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19

Sixty pairs of English Sparrows ~
the square mile. ar Z ~ every 100 na
tive birds. Il the average throughout
the United States. according to the
preliminary cenSu Of birds of the
United States. taken under the dirrr-
ton of Government biologists. Bird
lovers may obtain Bulletin No: Isl
which tells about this census. by writ
ing To the United States Department
of Agriculture. Washington. u. III.
The census seems ~ show that the
bird most abundantiy found IN the
United States j. the robin. with the
English sparrow "A close second. I'm tho
northeastern United States. where tho
census was most thorough. there were
On an average. six pairs III robins to
each farm Of - acres. English spar.
rows averaged five pairs per farm. Va
other bird is anywhere nearly Sn-lbun-
dant as either of these but >oHir are
numerous enough ~ make their total
run well into the millions. Taking lWl
robins ~ a unit. other desirable birds
were noted in the following proper
tlOnS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19

Portugal has caught the war fever.
Too. but il i 4 different type from that
which il raging throughout the greater
part of the European continent. Hers
is am internal fever.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-19

The statistics regarding hhurhirdS are
particularly gratifying OnH 4 few
years ago nearly the whole hlurbird
population Of the Eastern United States
was destroyed by a ~ winter. but