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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30

For Sais-Three lots with house and
barn. Will accept half or better In
trade. Will take horses, cows or any
thing that can use on the farm.
Would consider good cheap auto. Price
$3.50. Call at 2t2 North Sixth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30

Wanted-Five bright, capable ladies
to travel, demonstrate and sell deal
ers; $25 to $50 per week. Railroad fare
paid. Goodrich Drug Company. De-
partment, 266, Omaha, Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30
HELP wANTED-MALE

Wanted-Fifty men. ~ 70 s. years.
Apply "Roundp Up" Company, stage
entrance. Odeon Theatse. Tuesday. 4
D. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30

Wantsd-PerSons to copy letters;
make SO to $26 weekly; send stamped
envelope for particulars. Victor Copy
ing Company, Pierce City, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30

For SaIe--vacant lots on car line
Phone 1894.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30

To Rent-Three modern furnished
rooms with private bath. Can be seen
after Feb. /. Call 1928.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-30
TO RENT

To Rcnt-Two unfurnished rooms.
modern house. Phone 297 red.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
OFFER new YORK COURTS
FOR NATIONAL tennis
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

New York, Jan. 6-The West Side
Tennis Club has voted unanimously to
offer its field at Forest Hills, l. l., 10
the United States National Lawn Ten
mis- Association for the national cham
pionship tournament, provided the as
socia ton decided TO take the tourna-
E,ent away from Newport. This deci-
sion was made at the West Side Clubs
annual meeting here tonight. Warner
H. Jenkins, mayor Of Newport, Was
present. He had been invited by
club member, but was not allowed -
speak in favor Of Newport or enter
into the deliberations.
Karl Behr, who spoke in opposition
to Newport said that committee OF
100 prominent players had been orga-
nized to secure a change in the place
for holding the event. Dwight F. Da-
Wis of ST. Louis, donor Of the Davis
International Challenge Cup, headed
this committee. 1t included players
from every state in the Union.
The final vote upon the place o.
holding the national championship
will be taken at the meeting Of the
National Association here next month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
NEUTRALS Give
SUPPORT TO The
j. s. IN Note
TO CT. BRITAIN

Washington Jan. 1o-While no formal
arrangement has been made as yet for
common action by all neutral countries
in respect to contraband and shipping
during maritime warfare il became
known Saturday night that the United
States had received the sympathetic sup
port of virtually are neutral nations in
its negotiations with Great Britain.
Recognizing the interest manifested by
the neutral governments in the initia-
tive taken by the United States. copies
of the British reply to the American note
were ordered delivered by Sec. Bryan
to all their diplomatic representatives in
Washington When the first note was
sent there were many formal requests for
copies, and II was regarded as signifi-
cant that the British note has been vol
unfairly sent to them.
A days study of the British communi-
cation failed to develop any comment
from administration officials. The next
Of the British note will be made public
It is known, however, that the British
note does not finally dispose of the ques-
tins raised, but is In the nature of pre-
liminary argument
In authoritative quarters it was stated
that another note, perhaps more vigorous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

Pres. Percy P Todd refused the de-
maros, giving his reasons that the
financial condition of the road would
not permit the advance, which would
increase the payroll about s34. 900
wear. Furthermore, if granted, other
employees would become insistent and
this Woald mean an increase N oper-
atinG expenses Of 500 600 d year.
The road had made two advances in
wages in the six years previous so
that engineers were paid from 81 cents
to 81 an hour and f1remen from 81
cents 10 GO cents an hour. Numerous
conferences failed to make any pro-
Cress towards arbitration and the
strike was ordered.
Both sides settled down for q fight
the road arranging for engineers and
flremen through agencies so that on
the morning of the strike many en-
gineers were availap bic. The trainmen
did not go out which fact is believed
to have had much TO do with the fail
ure of the strike, as il prevented what
il is claimed would have been com
plete tieup. The time picked for the
strike was when there was a very
heavy freight traffic moving and this
phase, il was thought. would be q
strongIever to bring the road to terms.
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GOV'R TENER DISCUSSES
PLANS TO DEFEND SUIT

Philadelphia, Jan. s-Governor Tener,
president of the National League, today
discussed with George Wharton Pepper,
whom he has appointed counsel of the
National League, plans Of defence in tn
recent suit brought by the Fedora.
League against organized baseball 30
the governor and Mr. Pepper declined to
discuss the result Of their conference In
statement issued later, Gov. Tener re-
iterated his belief that organized base
ball is not a monopoly and its conduct
under the national agreement is not a
violation of the law. He said:
IT am convinced that the players ad-
vance more speedily in their profession.
their earnings are greater and better Sc
cured and the national game better pro-
NOTED and protected by reason Of COM
plance by all the clubs with the terms
Of the national agreement than with II
not in effect
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DETAILS OF THE
SINKING OF THE
BRITISH STR

New York, Jan. S.-Details Of the sink
Ing Of the British steamer Charcas off the
coast of Chile by the German auxiliary
cruiser Prinz Eitel Frederick, formerly a
North German Llyod steamer. were
brought to New York today by the Char
cas- captain, A. c. Norris. who was a
passenger on the steamer Garlic, from
Colon.
Captain Norris said that the Charcas
was oveYhauled in foggy weather eight
miles from the Chilean coast A board
ing party from the cruiser took off the
crew and opened the Charcas' seacocks.
Then, from distance of a mile, the
cruiser fired seven explosive shells into
the steamers hull! The Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, Captain Norris said, was fit
ted with four 4-inch guns and machine
guns.
Captain Norris was accompanied by
eight members Of the crew of his ship
when ne arrived here
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CARRANzA'S men
ATTACK FORCES
OF CEN'L VILLA

Laredo, Tex, Jan. SAN attack on
Villa troops in Saltillo was begun b.
about 1900 Consttutionahst troop
about A. M. today. Early report
from the battle say that hundreds al
ready had been killed or woundea
The Carranza forces were attackIA1
from mountains about the city and
were pouring in fire from Is cannon
The Villa troops occupied Saltllic
two days ago by trick and without
fight. The Carranza forces unde.
General Antonio !. Villareal had evac
uated the city to proceed against Vii
la forces, which they met and defeated
at La Rrisa and Marie. Meanwhile,
however, another Villa force ha
marched through the mountains to the
southeast Of Saltillo and entered the
city. The Carranza army returned III
force early today.
Reports at noon from >arranza
sources claimed that the advantage
lay with she besiegers but with the
battle still raging.
Saltillo is about $50 miles from the
American border in the state of Coah
mia where Carranza started his rev.
olution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

tha nits predecessor, would be sent to
Great Britain should the safeguards
which Great Britain herself has advised
for American commerce be disregarded
by the British fleet, as the American
government claims has occurred hereto
fore. While the United States is anxious
10 arrange anicabiy the points in dispute.
il schief cause of complaint has been
against the alleged indecision of the
British authorities in applying their own
rules.
The greatest difficulty in the situation
centers about the question of the length
OF time required for 4 thorough search
OF 4 merchant vessel The United States
claims that deten.1ons and examinations
have been entirely too long England
AYERS that the size of vessels makes
more difficult the examination and ne
cessitates conveying merchantmen to
ports for detailed search.
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FAIRFIELD

The remains Of the late Lorenzo Proc
tor, who passed away Friday morning at
Hinckley, were taken Saturday TO Den
nisville, where the interment was made
The deceased was aged 66 years at the
time of his death One sister, Mrs
George Sealey Of Hinckley, and one
brother, Gordon Proctor of Hinckley. sur
vive.
Saturday evening Miss Glenys Crawford
entertained a small party Of friends at
her home on Kelley street IN honor Of
her birthday. The young people passed
the time in playing games and a dainty
supper was served.
Mrs. Kate E. Ellis. State Grange depu-
ty. was a. Clinton Saturday evening.
where she installed the officers OF the
Clinton Grange.
The young mems Bible class of the
Methodist Sunday school Mrs. G. Q. Per
~ teacher will meet Monday evening at
the home Of Charles Smith, upper Main
street
Rev. Reuben S. Smith Of the fremont
Temple Evangelistic Association closed
most successful series of evangehstic
services Sunday evening at the Methodist
church Rev. Mr. Smiths meetings,
which have been held every evening with
the exception of Saturday for the past
two weeks, have been very largely at
tended and he has won many personal
friends by his pleasing manner.
Victor Grange held special session
Saturday evening at the Fairfield Center
hall. The First and Second degrees were
conferred on class Of two candidates,
The regular meeting of Victor Grange
will be held Saturday evening. Jan 1s.
The Third and Fourth degrees will be
conferred on candidates and supper
will be served.
John Eastman, the newly appointed
register Of deeds. passed the weekend
at his home at West Benton. from his
duties at the capital.
The marriage intentions OF Worth
Brown of West Benton and Miss Pearle
Thomas. also of West Benton. are on
file at Town Clerk Harry Plummer's Of
fee. The marriage will take place Tues
day.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Abbie Gowen were held on Saturday
from her home at Benton. Rev. c. o.
Perry. pastor Of the Fairfield Methodist
church conducted the services Those
who acted as bearers were Charles Kel-
ley, E. L. Ames and A E. Smiley. The
remains were placed in the Maplewood
cemetery tomb and interment will be at
Winslow,
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FAILURE OF
the WHALING
INDUSTRY HITS
COLONY HARD

st. Johns, \. r, Jan. 10.-The de-
cline Of the whaling industry has hit
this colony hard, according 10 figures
published today. OF the six ships
which engaged in the pursuit of
whales during the past year, only one
paid dividend. This one secured 90
whales.
The total catch was only 16S whales
For the first five years after the in
dustry was established IN Newfound-
land in 1887, the kill averaged 1900
whales annually. 1t was not unusual
Tor one steamer TO bring in during a
season $50 fish. Prices were good and
the business was so profitable that
speculation in It reached a feverish
pitch. Factories representing OUTLAWS
Of from 80 to 40 thousand dollars
sprung up all along the coast, but few
Of these are now in operation.
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OAKLAND

The officers Of Cascade Grange were
installed Saturday evening by Deputy
E T. Clifford of Winthrop assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gleason. as follows:
Master. T. H. Hersom; overseer, Geo.
Fuller; lecturer. Viola Kelley; steward.
Jacob Smith: assistant steward, Ezra
Curtis: chaplain, Lottie Jenson: treas,
Frank Axtell; secretary, Florence Gil
man; gate keeper, Minot Thomas;
Ceres. Bessie Smith; Pomona, Hattie
Fuller; Flora, Anna Bickford; lady
assistant steward, Ola Curtis. A short
program was also given consisting Of
an address on Grange work by E T.
Clifford vocal solo. Feru Bickford;
reading, Oral Wheeler. vocal solo, z
P. Allen. song by the chorus. Refresh.
ments were served at the conclusion
Of the program. The Grange win give
a social next Wednesday evening
Whist will be played the first part OF
the evening to be followed by dane
ing.
The funeral Of Mrs. Everett Wa,-
son was held Saturday afternoon al
! o'clock, the Rev. H. S. Trueman Of
fciating. Cascade Grange had charge
Of the funeral. using their very beau
tiful funeral service. They met at tho
Grange hall and attended the funeral
at Mrs. Watson's late home in a bod.
The bearers were T H. Hersom, Geo
Oliver. Geo. Boynton and B. o. York
Interment was at the Lewis cemetery
The flowers were many and bea.tiN
including a pillow from the Grange and
a harp from the fire department.
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BAY STATELOSES
IMPORTANT CASE

Boston. Jan. s-The state of Massachu.
sets lost an important succession tax
case today when Probate Judge Grant
decided that only the excess OF the tax
late Cornelius n. Bliss of New York
could be collected in Massachusetts The
excess tax is estimated at only ss1.
The state tax commissioner claimed a
ia xof s43'ss2 on property appraised at
So , 800 97e belonging to Mr.. Bliss as a mem
Der Of the Boston firm of Bliss, Fabyan
& Co. The executors have already paid a
succession tax in New York.
AS many similar cases are pending in
the state, the tax commissioner will car
~ the Bliss case to the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
STRIKE OF B. & A. ENGINEERS IS
CALLED 0FF-RAILR0AD IS VICTOR

psnrar. Ne. Jan. 10.-The strike Of
-,rA4~s and firemen of the Bangor &
,.,os-poE railroad, which went into
aoc. il. j. 1912, has been called off
,1e brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
.,aer. AID the Brotherhood Of Lo-
,,,ots-e Fsreman and Enginemen, the
-, nov drawing strike benefits being
,,,ee5 hat such will cease with the
Dav-u4rt, which viii he on or
not, J-a a.
THIS slG> notable strike with a
.,nprle victory for the road. which
-,e. ~. concession whatever. The
-a.5 ria -.s that the strike was prac-
..,erv broken TWO weeks after II was
:-.iea.
~ ,,s morning Of Jan. is. 1872, So
..q,uears and - tlremen quit work,
mos. q. ~ road leaving their locno-
..gss q. -.e nearest terminal. The
,,-te IL. wed after the refusal Of
-. rad g. meet d demand for an
.,-eaee III vases. which We're claimed
b. joss than what was paid by
...rse.1.- r,aa as reimbursement of
rar..- bears md better accommo-
..,..... a. ...IL.Lals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

Latin students of the three upper
classes Of the High school will pre-
sent a one-act play, THE Roman
School" for the benefit of the Latin
department. Jan. %. Although the play
is in but one act it plays full eve
ming, and will be assisted by an or
chestra from the Freshman class and
a la1 ge chorus Of the students. There
are IS characters in the cast, and be-
cause of the fact that the conversati ton
will be entirely in Latin there will be
explanatory notes with the program.
The proceeds will be used to purchase
pictures Of Roman and Grecian scenes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
10 TO Is YR. SENTENCE
FOR PERRY FOR ARSON

Manchester, n. H. Jan. S-c1arence
Perry Of Ware, pleadtHg nolo to an
arson charge. was sentenced to not less
than 10 years nor more than Is years n
state prison by Judge John Kivel o.
Dover in superior court today. Perry
was charged with burning the barn or a
neighbor for motives of revenge
The second heavy sentence Of the SEES
sion was given to William Gamrns of
Nashua, WHO will spend not less than
10 or more than Is years in prison for
criminal assault on 13-year old child.
Judge kivel established a new record
by disposing Of 40 of the 81 cases on TIE
criminal docket during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
HASTINGS IS
GIVEN CHANCE
FOR RE-hEARINC

Boston. Jan. S-Walter o. Hastings,
a local oil merchant under indictment,
in New Jersey for receiving conces-
sions from the Erie railroad on Oil
shipments. was granted re-hearins
today on his protest against being
considered q fugitive from justice.
The re-he caring was allowed by the
United States circuit court of appeals
on the ground that the United States
commissioners should not have ex-
Guided evidence on the question OF
probable cause. The court held that
the action of the, commissioners was
a violation Of the rights of the de-
PENDANT.
Hastings claimed that he offered to
show. when arrested in November,
that he Gid not know the rate applica-
BILE to TIE shipments
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PRESIDENT ELLIOTT
Continued from Page One)

at the same time the city the county,
and the state require the owners TO
/ make most elaborate and detailed
statements about every item of thu
| business, imposing wholly unneces-
sary charge upon it,
This sounds extreme" the speaker
said, when applied locally to drayage
company, but this system is in operation
in the United States today against the
railroads, only 10 greater degree be-
cause the federal, state and city govern
ments are making laws and rules and
regulations about equipment, and lights.
and boilers. and the speed Of trains, and
rates. and the kind Of buildings and, Al
the same time, the employees. naturally.
re anxious for more money. The United
States, under the parcel post law. is ask
ing the railroads 10 carry d very large
amount Of merchandise and practically
pays nothing for il. II is a most serious
matter for the country that the trans
portaticn industry has come SO nearly to
2 standstNl in its development because
the next time there is a business revival!
whic his sure TO come the transporta-
IL
because they have no margin for need
ed improvements"
Admitting that the public service cor
porarong themselves We're response le FOR
some Of the difficulties in which this
great Industry now founders" President
Elliott added. 1T should also he re-
mer7hered that prat ticcs now condemned
in business life We're considered proper
ty individuals and the goyernmen, Itself
Z few years ago"
These errors Of the management" he
SAID. and the impotence Of the pubic
have helped TO bring about the great
mass Of confusing, drastic, conflicting
and crinriing LEGISLATION that We have
today; hut if the private owners and
n.anagtrs Or these properties went TOO
far in oue direction the regulatory row
er Of the government and the passion for
trying 70 correct failures incident TO hu-
mainly by LEGISLATION. are now going TOO
FAR i'll another I believe that INC rail-
road mauager1en-s Of the country realize
that they must strive for the ghes.
honesty. the greatest economy and eff
cheney in managing the properties
The people. however. should remem-
Der that il, exercising their great mower
throuch their government to punish the
railroads fur errors and failures, they
may 90 too far and hurt those who were
not RESPONSIBLE in any way for these e.
rors and cripple The very institution that
should to wei c4uGipred TO serve all the
people Il should nct he forgotten. in
considering the extent to which govern
that railroad. after all, is SIN private
property, and no power can justify the
Use Of the properly without q reasonable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
SHRURB AGAIN TO
COACH HARVARD
CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

Cambridge, Mass. Jan. s-Alfred
Shrubb. English long distance running
champion. will again take charge OF the
Harvard varsity cross-country team
next fall. it was announced today by
Captain r. T. Twitchell Of the Harvard
team. Twitcheu is in receipt of a letter
from Shrubb saying he viii Task the Har-
ward runners TO start training six weeks
before the opening of college in Septem-
Der. Shrub coached the Harvard team
last fall and they won second place in
the big intercollegiate meet at New Ha-
ven
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TO DISCUSS PROJECT
EXCHANGING PRISONERS

Rome. Jan. S. l35 P M-Negotia-
lions are under way in Rome with the
object Of having the governments Of
the belligerent countries appoint del
eeates TO discuss with the Holy See
ne details Of the project providing for
IN exchange of prisoners.
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MILITARY BILLS
TO Be PUSHED

Washington, Jan. s.-Bills TO carry out
Secretary Garrisons recommendations
10 add q 900 men and 1000 officers to the
army ana 5000 men TO the coast artillery
corps are TO be taken UP by the Senate
military committee and pushed for pas
sage at this session of Congress. At a
special meeting of the committee it was
decided today TO act along that line and
also 10 consider measures for an army
reserve.
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PREMIER VIVIANTS
SON DIES ON FIELD

Paris, Jan. 8, 3.55 P. M.-Premier
and Madame Viviani have received Of
fetal confirmation of the reported
Death Of their youngest son on the
field Of battle.
Young Viviani fell Aug. % at Gus
signy His body was found within a
few yards Of the German trenches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

The meeting Of the music committee
of the Waterville Women's Club at
Library hall Saturday afternoon was
a great success and a most enjoyable
occasion. Not only was the commit
tee, which now numbers 10, well rep
resented, but the executive board and
some other guests were present. The
subject was ''Schumann," and Miss
Leola B. Adams told the story of
his life and work in a most interest
ing and graphic way. Mrs. Clarence H.
White was the pianist.
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COLBY COLLEGE

The Phi Delta Theta five took part in
two matches at the Casino aAeys satur-
da yafternoon. In the first match they
gave the D. L. team three of the four
points in a close and interesting match,
and won. the second match by taking
three points out of the four from the
Commons Club team. There will be no
match today. The match Tuesday will
be between the Delta Epsilon five and
the Delta Kappa Epsilon team
DELTA TPSTION
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POPE AWAITS REPORTS
ON MERCER MATTER

Rome Jan. $50 P. M.-While not con-
cealing the gravity Of the offense to the
Catholic church il Cardinal MERCER,
archbishop Of Aai!nes has been unjustly
arrested by the Germans, Pope Benedict
is awaiting full official unbiased re-
ports before passing any Judgment on
what may have occurred This statement
is made by those who have talked with
the Pope.
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C0CCINS HELD
MURDER CHARGE

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. S-Jesse T.
Coggins, 16 years old, wanted on a
charge of numbering his stepmother,
Mrs. Olive p. Coggins, in her home N
St. Louis Tuesday, was arrested here
today.
Coggins is said to have made a
written confession.
Mrs Coggins was strangled to death
with a handkerchief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

Thursday evening is the date set
for the complimentary banquet to Nat
Barrows and William H. Cook, propri-
etors Of The Elmwood, by the bust
ness men Of Waterville. A large num-
Der Of tickets have been sold and some
are still available from ]. B. Friel.
Fred Arnold, A. H. Terry, Carl Hes
peler and H. L. Proctor.