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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
Levi NAPOLEON
KILLED BY train
THURSDAY NIGHT
Waterville Man Apparently Fell
While Walking on the Track at
Auburn and Run Over by
Grand Trunk Train

Levi Napoleon. aged about IS years,
OF Waterville, was run over by a
Grand Trunk train In Auburn at about
$50 p. M. Thursday and he died
about two hours later in the c. NJ. G.
hospital. Lewiston. His right arm and
leg were severed, the left leg frac-
tured and his head badly lacerated.
When Engineer Thomas O'Neil of
the incoming train first saw Napoleon
he was PROSTATE on the track about so
feet ahead and near the platform Of the
Auburn depot 1t was impossible to
stop the train in this distance. though
Engineer O'Neil did all in his power
to accomplish this.
DR.. H. j. Weber was at once no.
titled. as was the Plummer & Merrill
Co. OF Auburn. Napoleon was taken to
the hospital. DR.. Weber accompany
ing him. and heer he was attended by
DR.. Twaddle and DIR. Darrell. It was
evident from the first that NAPOLEON
could not survive his injuries. The
remains were taken to the rooms of
the Plummer & Merrill Co.
The Identification
Up to II A. M. Friday, the dead
man had not been identified. Then
the efforts Of authorities, especially
those Of Deputy Chief Picard of Lew
iston. were successful in establishing
his identity. Deputy Picard viewed the
remains and reached the conclusion
That he had seen the man somewhere
within a day or two. He finally recol-
lected that 1t was in a Lewiston res
taurant. and then began a canvass of
| persons whom he thought might know
him. Onesime Roy Of Lewiston finally
identified the victim as Levi Napoieon
Of Waterville.
Napoleon. 1t appears. has been in
these cities on various occasions. He
has two sisters living in Waterville.
How he happened to be on the Grand
Trunk tracks in Auburn is a mystery.
That he fell while walking on the
tracks and was stunned, is one theory.
There was no evidence of his having
INDUCED in liquor. He was neatly
dressed and had IS in his pockets.
Medical Examiner O'Connell Deem
ed an inquest unnecessary. Up to a
late hour Friday afternoon the Grand
Trunk railway officials here had not
been informed by the Public Utilities
Commission Of date for hearing in
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
MONMOUTH

An enjoyable meeting OF Monmouth
Grange was held on Wednesday, Nov.
in observance of Harvest Day. plants,
Shrubs and Flowers for the Farm
Home" was the subject announced by
the speaker of the afternoon, S. H.
Eaton, assistant State horticulturist.
and his address was one of the most
helpful and suggestive that could have
been given. Urging the natural at
fractions of Maine scenery and the
general quality of the farm homes he,
by means of drawing and simple plans
outlined how the surroundings could
be made more attractive at very little
cost, and named the varieties of flow
ering plants and shrubs, vines and
hedges best suited. Out of actual ex-
perience he evidenced a familiarity
with his subject which held close at
tention and called out many questions.
That he aroused interest was seen in
the large number taking notes of
varieties named. Best of all he spoke
antirely from the farmers standpoint
and free from all theories. It would be
we'll II other oranges should secure this
speaker. A good attendance was noted
and the only regret was in the small
number of boys and girls competing for
the prizes. A fine dinner was served
by the ladies.
The following list Of prizes were
awarded: For the best peck of potatoes
from one peck Of seed, Lewis Fowler.
LIST: Scott Higgins. I'd. Best 10 cans
flint corn. Lewis Fowler, LIST. Best 10
ears sweet corn, Lewis Fowler. 1st.
Largest pumpkin. Charles H. Robinson.
list; largest pumpkin. Robert Petten-
gill, I'd; largest pumpkin, Pauline Pet
tingill, Sd. Best loaf white bread,
Dorothy Reynolds, LIST; best loaf white
bread. Jennis Fowler. I'd. Best loaf
brown bread. Scott Higgins. LIST: Mar
iorie Richardson. I'd. Best loaf plain
cake, Virginia Richardson. LIST: Pauline
Pettengill, I'd. Best specimen plain
sewing. virginia Richardson. LIST; Jen-
ME Fowler. I'd. Best specimen needle
work, Rena Wheeler. LIST: Dorothy Rey-
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CONDITION OF
mike MCDONALD"
UNIMPROVED

The condition of the man who fell
down the stairs at the rooming place
run by Charlie George on Temple street
Thursday night was but little improved
Friday morning. He was paralyzed from
his waist down and is able to speak only
in a whisper. He gave his name in the
morning as Mike Mcdonald and his res
idence as Boston. Mass, and said that
as far as he knows he has no living rel
atives. Another man who came into the
station late at night for a lodging iden-
titled him as William Donnelly and said
that he was a weaver and had last been
working in Madison. Still another man
who claimed that he was rooming with
the man at Georges place said that his
name was William Donald. 1t is not GER
tain that the injured man knows just
what he Is talking about so his name and
residence is still mystery City Mar
shall Robinson was called on the tele-
phone early FRIDAY morning by a man
in Pittsfield who has read the story in
the Journal and in which the mans name
was said to be something like William
Kurdish and his residence possibly in
New Hampshire. which was as near as
1t could be ascertained at night, who
said that man by that name, jeweler,
who lived in New Hampshire had gone
to Boston a few weeks ago on business
and had not been heard from since, and
he thought this might be the same man.
Apparently, however. 1t is not as the
injured man bears all the marks Of a
weaver He was removed to the city
farm during the forenoon. where he will
be cared for until a change In his con-
dition enables him either to leave the
farm or makes 1t necessary that he be
taken to some hospital.
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NEWS PRINT PAPER
Continued from Page one)

this statement, such matters being re-
served for the official report. Before
the report is issued the news print
manufacturers, newspaper publishers
and other parties interested will be
given opportunity to appear before
the commission at a public hearing.
The Contract Prices
1.-The price advance in news print
paper which occasioned this investiga-
ton began early in 1916 and has con-
tinued down to the present Most news
print paper, probably about 80 per
cent, is sold on contract for periods of
a year or more. Before the price adj
vance began, contract prices for news
print paper were generally less than
$500 per hundred pounds. +. o. b. mill.
During the first half of 1916, contract
prices for large quantities in some in
stances went as high as So per 100
pounds and since July 1, 1916, have run
as high as $3.50. Most of the contracts
now in operation will expire within
three or four months. On current mar
ket purchases newspaper publishers
have been paying manufacturers and
jobbers very much higher prices. Be-
fore Jan. 1, 1916, current market prices
ranged generally between 81 and SO
per hundred pounds, delivered, depend
ing on quantity. freight and other cir
cumstances, but since that time they
have gone up as high as IS or 81 per
hundred pounds for considerable vol
ume of business, and even higher in
exceptional instances.
The average price received by do
nestle manufacturers of news print
paper did not advance in anything like
the degree that current market prices
advanced, because most of the paper
was sold under contracts previously
made. On the average. the actual net
receipts of domestic manufacturers for
news print paper were less than 81
per hundred pounds during the first
half of 1916.
Average Cost .
THE average cost of manufacture Of
news print paper in domestic mills was
less than $33 per ton. or $1.65 per hundred
pounds during the first half Of 1916, az
shown by the manufacturer own cost
sheets and by the costs as revised by
the accountants Of the commission. Fur
thermore, these average costs were
slightly lower than the average costs in
any year from 1918 to 1915.
Though the average cost declined In
the first half Of 1916. the market prices
of some Of the materials Of manufacture
advanced we're unusually high :.
1T. should be noted that the most i'm
portant materials which advanced in
price. sulphite and ground wood. were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
WAR MANEUVER
FIRST OF DECEMBER
AT BROWNSVILLE

Brownsville, Tex, Nov. 3-Brigadier-
General James Parker announced today
war maneuver early in December in
which $4,000 soldiers of the Browns
vile, San Benito and Llano Grande
camps will participate. An imaginary
force will land at Point Isabel and
march to attack Llano Grande. It win
be met by the force named and retire
to the coast, where the final battle"
will be fought. The maneuver win re-
Quire two weeks. --.
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r time to become available.
To Aid Buyers

1T is not intended in this statement
10 make any prediction about the future
course or news print paper prices. but
merely to indicate some important facts
10 those interested in the buying and sell
ing or paper in order that they may act
more advisedly in making now contracts
moreover' the facts shown here are con-
l'hea 10 matters of a statistical charac-
Ter ana DO not cover other phases OF the
SITUATION including various trade activ.
ities OF the news print paper manufae-
turers, jobbers and newspaper publishers.
THESE questions will be a subject OF fur
Their consideration by the commission and
some Of them. will be covered by the pub
lie hearings. which, as already stated,
the commission intends to hold in tho
near future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
Car Shortage
Result Of deficiency
in Their Distribution

cars not loaded or not unloaded with.
IN As hours after they. are ready for
the shippers or consigner and substi-
tuting a graduated scale Of demur-
rage. -, .-'-.' > IA -
This new demurrage scale, effective
Dec. l, will permit the railroads. Aft
er the 4s-hour, period. to charge 81 the
first day. 50 the second day, ~ tho
third and IS for the Fourth day and
each subsequent day. Each penaliza-
ton Is expected to give more prompt
release of equipment through the
country materially relieving the. seri-
Gus car shortage problem. The new
schedule is subject to protest and sew
eral complaints already have been Al
ca by shippers alleging that it is too
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
WINSLOW GRANGE CELEBRATES
TWENTY=SECOND ANNIVERSARY
ELABORATE ALL=DAY SESSION

The following interesting program was
presented: Music. Miss Lucy Hodges; adj
dress Of welcome, F. l.. Merrick. master
OF Winslow Grange; response by Russell
Weeks, master of East vassalboro
Grange. Grange paper. which included q
solo and tableau on the departed ones,
by George Getchell; vocal solo, Miss Sa-
die Morrow; presenting of flag to Wins
low Grange, Worthy Master F. L. Mer-
rick; reading, Mrs. ]. o. Peck vocal solo,
Mrs. Helen Wilson; monologue in two
parts. "Twixt Love and Duty" Miss
Hazel Blanch Pooler; remarks by the
state master. w. ]. Thompson; remarks
by secretary of the State Grange, E..
H. Libby: music, Rev. F. K. Conant;
vote OF thanks to Winslow Grange, H. D..
Aver of Vassalboro Grange
Thus ended one of the many pleasan,
gatherings held by the winslow Grange
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ATHENS

wEST-Two more instances OF win
ter cholera, the origination Of which is
unknown, has been reported in the
homo of Eddie Goodrich. Mr.. Goodrich
and a younger member Of his family
being tho afilicted ones this time. AL
though critically i'll they are resting
comfortably today. The sudden death
of his four year old son. which occurred
last week. and the temperance Of the
endemic this week has aroused much
sympathy and comment among their
many friends.
Clyde Corson and Alton Ellis, de-
parted Tuesday. en- route for the woods.
Charles w. Dysart, Of Skowhegan
was in this place Monday and Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

Louisville, KY, Nov. 3.-The apparent
shortage Of cars on the railroads Of the
country was declared by w. L. Barnes,
superintendent of transportation Of the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Railroad
today, to be the result of a lack OF efti-
cheney in their distribution. He was
one Of the last witnesses to testify at
an informal hearing on the alleged short
tage Of cars being held by c. c. NC
Chord, member Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
This declaration comes as the result
Of questions addressed to him with the
object Of developing the cause of the
present situation as well as methods by
which 1t might be remedied.
1t was brought out that the railroads
mately 100000 cars and that the ap-
parent total shortage on all lines is only
about 60,0o0
Barnes expressed the opinion that
much Of this apparent shortage resulted
from shippers asking for more cars than
they needed In order that their allotment
might approximate the number they
really want. Any apparent shortages
resulting from other causes. he said.
could be met by a moro eficient distri-
button of the car supply.
In response to questions as to why the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy had failed
to return cars owned by other roads,
Mr. Barnes declared that his system had
been forced in self-defense to hold for
eign cars and would continue to do so
until some assurance was provided that
its own equipment would be returned.
More than $1,000 cars Of all classes
belonging to the Chicago. Burlington &
Quincy were held on foreign lines. he
said, while that system holds approx
imately $4,000 cars belonging to other
lines.
Each Of the railroad. representatives
testifying today recommended the as
sumption Of control by the Interstate
Commerce Commission Of the distri-
button Of cars. They also recommend
ed that demurrage charges assessed
against shippers and the per diem
charge paid by railroads holding for
eign cars be increased.
Washington, Nov. S.-Virtually all
the railroads in the country have filed
tariffs setting aside the present fiat
rate Of 81 day demurrage charge on
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produced by most Of the paper manu-
facturers without an increase in cost and
not bought at market prices, while some
other manufacturers were protected
against the increase in prices by con-
tracts. Some other materials which were
purchased at advanced prices were very
economies were also practiced in the use
of expensive materials.
A "Prediction"
1T is generally claimed in the trade
that costs in the future will increase,
particularly on account Of the scarcity
of labor in the Canadian woods and the
consequent increase in labor cost Of
bringing logs to the mills. This is neces-
sarily a matter Of prediction, concerning
which the commission expresses no opin-
ion.
Increased Production
1.-THE quantity Of news print paper
produced by domestic manufacturers
in the first half of 1916 was somewhat
greater than in any preceding half
year since the middle of 1918. The in
crease in production was accomplish
ed by running mills to full capacity.
Recently most mills have been oper-
ated "a hours per day for six days per
week.
1.-THE quantity of news print paper
imported, which came chiefly from
Canada, equalled about one-third of
the domestic productions and showed
a great increase in the first half Of
1916. The quantity exported also in
creased during this period, though the
exports were small compared with i'm
ports, The prices, however, offered by
foreign buyers were high. The stocks
OF news print paper which are very
small IN comparison with the pro-
auction. not only declined during the
first half Of 1916, but also wwere low
er than at any time during the year
1915.
AS there was a large increase in
production and imports. accompanied
oy decline in stocks while there was
only small tonnage exported, it is
evident that there was a decided in
crease in consumption during the first
half of 1916
Increase in Demand
news
print paper is also indicated by the fac,
that the sworn statements respecting the
circulation of newspapers made to the
postofice department generally show
larger issues by the leading newspapers
and by the fact that the number of pages
Of the larger newspapers has very gen
orally increased on account Of large in
crease In advertising and news matter.
Before the recent price advance, GER
tain other grades Of paper were show
ing higher profits per ton than news
print paper and that was a tendency
to change from this grade to other
grades. This movement seems to have
been checked for the present by the high
prices Of news print paper. Furthermore,
1t is stated. that before the end Of this
year four new machines. two in this coun-
try and tWo In Canada, with an aggre-
gate daily capacity of about 100 TONS viii
begin operations on news print paper
Other projected or pending developments
will apparently require somewhat long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
A REPORT FROM
CENTRAL DISTRICT
INVESTIGATOR. r..

chicago. Nov. 3.-Frank c. DALEY. in
charge Of the governments inye.tira.
ton into vote frauds in the Central Dis.
.f'c'' announced today that investigators
nave found evidence Of fraudulent reg
istration. colonization Of voters, intimi-
dation and the use Of money to inf,u-
ence votes. The violation, he said, has
occurred in Illinois. Ohio and Indiana.
He declared that he was contemplat.
ing calling a special grand jury to hear
the evidence, but said the call would not
be made until after election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

winslow. Me. Nov. 4.-(speciaD.-Ine
Winslow Grange, No. $40. celebrated their
End anniversary Friday at the Grange
hall by an all day session. w. J. Thomp-
son. the State master. and E. H. Libby.
the State Sec'y, and large delegation
from the East vassalboro Grange were
their guests. A most delicious dinner
in charge of Mrs. Nellie Ellis and Mrs.
Amy Drummond was served at noon and
enjoyed by about 200.
Hand decorated napkins with the years
1SS4-1916 were the work Of Mrs. H. S.
Newell and Miss Sadie Drummond. The
dining room was prettily. decorated. the
color scheme being pink and green.
At the afternoon session the chairs
were filed with the charter members
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ALMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hendrickson and
daughter were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Miete Sunday afternoon.
E. Fred Albee from Wiscasset was in
this vicinity Wednesday afternoon on
business.
A. F. HENDERSON and William Erskine
were business callers in Wiscasset
Wednesday afternoon.
The hay pressers finished pressing hay
for Mr.. Hunter.
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PRESIDENT LEE :
IN SENSATIONAL
ALLEGATION

Cleveland. Ohio. Nov. s.-wiliian q,
Lee, president Of the Brotherhood 81
Railroad Trainmen. today in a signed
statement declared he had received in
formation that the "moneyed interest.
VIII undertake to have railroad employees
and other workingmen coerced, bribed ~
oousht away from their intention or de.
sire TO vote for the reelection Of Pros.
ident Wilson,"
he declared his belief that the repcrted
project will fail to obtain resu,t.
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OAKLAND

EAST POND ROAD-Mrs E. J..
Young met with serious accident,
Friday afternoon by falling down stairs
and fracturing two ribs.
E. P. Holmes has sold fine pair of
oxen to Walter Gleason.
Mrs. Ella Moody is at Elmer Hol-
mes taking care of Mrs. E. J. Young.
Charles A. Roberts Of this vicinity
saw atfine deer Wednesday across the
road, while carrying COW up to Elmer
Holmes for Frank Rowe Of Smithfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
C.. C.. I. FOOTBALL
SEASON OVER

The Coburn football team has been
oohsed to close it's season without
playing the remaining games, as the
team this fall has been unfortunate IN
the number Of injuries, several Of the
pest men being prevented from plav-
ing further this year by broken bones
Also several have been rendered Incl
ieloie because they have failed to keen
up In scholarship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

The goth Century Club held a most
enjoyable whist party at the Masonic
nall Friday evening. A large number
OF tables were occupied and the game
was enjoyed until late hour, after
which refreshments were served and a
social hour followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

The regular monthly business meet
ing OF the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the
Nationai Association Civil Service En-
pioyes was held Thursday evening at
the nome OF Mrs. Fife w. Page on
burielgh street. A social hour follow
ed the meeting after which refresh
ments OF lemon sherbert and fancy
crackers were served,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

Y The subject Of the pastor at the Ad-
vent Christian church, corner Of Nudd
and Pearl streets. on Sunday morning
will be. 1.-THE Moral Condition Of Our
World Today" 1t Is a sign that we are
in the time of the end. Three prominent
sins are practiced in the Christian world.
All are invited to come and hear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Sons of
Veterans was inspected Friday evening
by Division Inspector Florence Rob-
anson of Bath. The members of the
Sons of Veterans and of the G. A. r.
were present and following the work
refreshments were served and a social
hour was enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
FAYETTE

The Ladies' Aid will hold a pie social
at the Fayette Corner schoolhouse on
Saturday evening, Nov. a. Ladies'
please bring pies. Everybody come.
Albert Haskell and c. Severy of Liv-
ermore Falls are packing apples in this
part of the town.
Schools in town closed Friday, Nov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
Orders Auction Sale
Of Eastern Steamship
Company Property

Portland. Me-. Nov. SIN the United
States district court today Judge Will
liam L. Putnam issued decree ordering
the sale by auction of the property Of
the, Eastern Steamship Co. under the
foreclosure Of the mortgage held by the
Old Colony Trust Co. Of Boston. trus-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

There was a large attendance at the
dance which was given at the Water
Vile Country Club Friday evening by
arrangements of the entertaining com
mittee. The attendance was limited to
members OF the club and their fam
lilies. Music was by the College orches-
ira,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

tees for the bond holders. TAs decree
specifies that any salvage Or insurance
payable on account Of the loss Of the
steamer Bay State shall not b. included
in the property to DO sold. The sale
win take place at Boston, and Bangor.
the date to be fixed BY the special mas
tiers. - $50 - s.{ ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

Mayor F. f. Boothby went to Ban
gor Friday morning to attend the
meeting of the Maine Anti-Tuberculo-
sis Association, which was to be held
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

The domestic science committee of
the Waterville Woman's Club will hold
meeting at 2.30 Monday afternoon
with Mrs. Frank Sedgley
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Alderman Dexter H. Spaulding and
George D. Hegarty with a party Of
friends from Boston, have returned
from a several days hunting trip near
Greenville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Green. who have
been at kent's Hill for a few days,
where Mr.. Green has been assisting in
coaching the football team, returned
home Friday.