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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
Holds the November Meeting Tuesday
Evening at the Senate Chamber

The Augusta Equal Suffrage League
held it's regular monthly meeting Tues
day evening at the Senate chamber at
the State House with a large attend
ance, the hall being we'll filled on the
occasion The finance committee gave
report of the progressive luncheons
given last Saturday afternoon in the
city, which showed that $47.50 had been
cleared. Mrs. Oscar H. Dunbar gave a
report of the current events. The first
three of the series Of IL lessons upon
the subject "Why Women Want the
Vote" were taken up under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Paul S. Phalen. Mrs. W. r.
Pattangall. Mrs. Paul D. Sargent. DR..
Doris Presson Kraus, Misses Mabel
Connor and Madeline Lord. Twenty
two ladies Joined the league at the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
GRANGE WOULD
FREE THE FARMER
OF COST BLAME

Washington, Nov. 21.-The National
Grange in session here today named a
committee to prepare a brief freeing
the farmer of blame for the high cost
OF living. The committee, appointed
after discussion of charges that
farmers are getting rich at the ex-
pense of the consumers was directed
to set forth that the farmers own pur-
chases cost twice as much as a few
years ago and that profits on farm
products have remained nearly at a.
standstill.
Two dollar wheat, speakers declared.
VIII not enrich any farmer as long as
the ocst of labor and machinery con-
lnues to rise. Distribution methods
IN a large measure will be held re-
sponslble by the committee for the
nigh cost of food to the consumer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
COMMERCIAL WAR TO COME VIEWED
WITH INCREASING SERIOUSNESS
Consular Officers Sending Regular Reports -
Legislation to Be Asked of Congress Meas
ures of Punishment for Discrimina ito n
Against American Trade Are Planned

Nevertheless, it is pointed out that
the provisions of the Paris economic
conferences Of last Juno which sought
to bind the Allies to commercial unity
as against the rest Of the world, al
ready to a large degree have been
carried out. The blacklist there adopt
ed was shortly made public. Mutual
concessions and freedom from certain
tariffs also followed. Raw materials
nave been placed very largely under
British domination.
The socializing of belligerent states has
caused another fear from American for
eign trade. In England change from the
traditional policy of free trade to pro-
lection is being more and more widely
urged; the movement for England first
to the disadvantage of other nations is
reported to be recastng the empires eco
nomic life, industry is being quickened
from small-scale isolated production to
huge large-scale2 output: foreign trade
bank with capital of s5000N,OO0 has been
founded by the government control of
all steamship lines and of the country
coal supply is being urged on the govern
ment
Likewise reports from investigators who
have recently returned from Europe show
that fear and suspicion of the United
camps In England the England first"
campaign has been directed very largely
against American goods which could be
replaced by British In Germany some
of the largest companies are putting out
advertisements decryng purchase of
American goods on the ground that
American munitions are now killing Ger
man soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
American Wooden
Company Grants an
Increase of 10 Per
Cent to Employees
Welcome News to Laborers in Mills of New Eng
land-Affects $4,000

Boston, Nov. 2.--A ~ per cent. wage
increase in all the mills of the American
Woolen Co., which employs 5000 hands i'll
New England and New York state. was
announced at the headquarters Of the
company here tonight. At the same time
the Arlington mills. whose big cotton
plant at Lawrence employs 5000 hands, an
nounced "a higher scale of wages the
amount of which was not specified. Ii
WAS believed that the new scale would
he similar to that made public last night
by the Cotton Manufacturers Association
of New Bedford granting their 1900 en-
ployes Il 10 per cent. raise. All the in
creases in the pay of textile operatives
thus far announced are to be effective
Dec. 4. In most instances they mark the
third advance within the calendar year
and bring the wages to the highest point
in the history of the industry.
Representatives. of other mills had no
statement to make tonight regarding sim
liar wage increases at their plants. but in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

where the crowd gathered to listen to
speeches in celebration of the Demo-
cratic victory, made by Ex-Governor
Frederick w. Plaisted. Attorney Gensr-
al w. r. Pattangall and United States
Senator Charles F. Johnson of Water
vile. The stage was decorated with
large American flags and pictures Of
President Wilson, and music for the
occasion was furnished by the Augusta
Cadet Band. Those seated upon the
stage besides the speakers were: State
Auditor j. Edward Sullivan. State
Treasurer Elmer f. Newbert. Capt.
Niles Perkins. Z. c. Carll Reuel J.
Moves, Benjamin Cote. Fred Dutil. AL
phonse Dutil. all of this city and Sher-
man Berry of Watervillc.
Ex-Governor Plaisted presided at the
meeting and in a short speech in winch
he congratulated Democrats for their
work in the recent campaign, he INTRO
duced Attorney General Pattangali as
the man who marshalled the forces of
the Democrats in Maine.
Mr.. Pattangall said in his talk that
he could never understand why Maine
was Republican and that the Democrats
had never been in power long enough
to demonstrate themselves, and he
pointed to the fact that the Democrats
now have their chance.
United States Senator Johnson was
the last speaker. He stated that he
liked the broad spirit of the West, that
he had met men from the West and
they were as broad as the plains. He
said he would like to see the women
vote in some states but he would never
vote for an amendment to force every
state in the Union to let women vote.
He said that wilson had appealed to
the average man and he pointed out
that it was the average mans opinion
that counted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

the past such advances have usually been
very uniform in northern New England
mills. 1t is estimated in textile circles
that the granting of a 10 per cent raise
in all New England mills would be al
addition of more than $4,000, 600 a year to
the contents of the pay envelopes.
Franklin Hobbs, president of the Arl-
ington mills, when announcing the de-
csion of his company said:
The increase is in accordance with the
policy Of the corporation to adapt its scale
of wages to improved conditions of bust
ness and to keep it at least on a parity
with the best wage scale among its COM
petitors in New England"
This announcement was posted in con-
spicuous places at the mills in Lawrence
and was read by the employees as they
left work tonight.
The American Wooden Co. is the largest
manufacturer of woolens in the world
the Wood mill in Lawrence alone employ
ing 6O00 operatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
y. S. Steel Corporation
Gives 10Per Cent Raise

New York. Nov. 2l-The United
States Steel Corporation today an
nounced an increase of 10 per cent. in
the wages of the employees of its steel
end iron companies. effective December
10. next. Wage and salary advances
in other departments of the corpora
ton also will be equitably adjusted. 1t
was stated. The increase affects in all
about 100000 employees and probably
adds nearly s20,000.0OO to the corpora
tons payroll
Ordinarily the question of wages
would not come up for consideration or
decision at this time of the year said
Chairman Albert H. Gary. in making
the announcement. but in consequence
of the abnormal conditions now exist
ing it has been decided to increase the
wage rates Of our iron and steel COM
panies about 10 per cent. to take ef-
feet about December Is. AS to other
departments increases will be equitably
propoftioned."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

ing contests will be announced later.
representative of the F'iske
Teachers Agency was about college
yesterday interviewing members Of
the Senior class with respect to hav-
ing them file their names with the
agency. Each year many of the Semi
ors sign up with various agencies in
preparation to find positions for the
next year. Colby men are eagerly
sought as teachers as well as other
professions.
William Fraser, D. D., who suffered
an accident in the Maine game of the
football series this fail, having the
ligaments of his knee badly torn, has
just had his leg put in cast yesterday
and will be out of the hospital and
back at college by the end of the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
ALMA
Albert ]. Hilton

Albert ]. Hilton, one of Alna's OLD
est citizens. passed away Tuesday
morning. Nov. FL. at the age of SO
years. He leaves a widow and two
daughters. Mrs. Mabel Knight of Ash
mont Mass, and Mrs. Lura Davis of
Falmouth. Mass. Mr.. Hilton had been
in poor health for more than a year.
He was of kind, pleasant disposition
and will be greatly missed by his
neighbors and many friends. Funeral
will be from his late home Thursday
afternoon at l o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
NEW YORK is
HANDICAPPED FOR
STREET CLEANERS

New York, Nov. 2l.-As an indication Of
the labor shortage in this country. John
Il. Fetherston, street cleaning commits
sioner here, announced today that where
as two years ago at this time he had
10000 men enrolled for emergency snow
removal work and 1000 last year, this
year only 1900 have applied. In addition
to this deficiency. he said, 500 men have
deserted the regular street cleaning force
Of 5000 More lucrative Jobs elsewhere
because of prosperity was assigned as
the cause of this condition by the COM
missioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
341 KILLED And
667 WOUNDED AT
BAkkRITzh

Petrograd, Nov. q, Via London, 5 p.
Mt is announced officially that 341
persons have been killed and 667
wounded by an explosion at Bakaritza
The statement reads:
According to supplementary in
formation, the number of persons kill
ed by the explosion at Bakaritza was
found after clearing the debris of ma
sorry to be 3l4, while the number Of
persons injured, according to reports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
Mrs. Everett w. Libby

Friends of Mrs. Julia E., wife of Ever
EFT w. Libby, will be saddened to learn of
her death. which occurred at o'clock
Tuesday evening at their home, IS Gage
street, resulting from a complication of
diseases, after a long illness. She was s.
years of age and the survivors are the
husband and two daughters, Eva A. and
EtheIle B. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22


This week: Cattle 40s4, sheep s25l
calves 1918, hogs 1857.
Last week: Cattle 310l, sheep $685.
calves 3477. hogs 29,55S.
One year ago-Cattle 1894 sheep 10,103,
calves 30S7. hogs 2i.056.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 3d. sheep sos. calves $50, hogs 800.
TONE OF THE MARKET
There was large run of stock this
week. but the market held quite steady,
notwithstanding. Offerings of the best
cattle were not heavy and they sold
at fully as high prices as on previous
weeks. Bolognas and Gamers and the
poorer beef cows were slow. The mar
ket for the best steers and oxen ranged
from s IA q 8 lac, with good quality
IA q S1-4c and thin and coarse cat
tie 1-2 q Z lac, with good quality
IA q lac, poor to ordinary IA
a Lac. and bolognas and Gamers
IA a lac. Bulls were in good
supply at 5 1-2c.
Veal calves were unchanged from
last week. at 1-2 a Q 1-2c for the
general run Of good quality veaIs.
Choice veals sold up to IL 1-2c and
poor to ordinary at 6 IL a 1-2c.
Small calves brought So q $50 each,
as to size and quality.
Hogs were a fraction lower, in SYM
pathy with lower quotations from the
West and large receipts here. Live hogs
sold at SIS q 10c and dressed hogs
at IL IA q ~ Sac.
No change was shown in the mar
ket for sheep and lambs and not many
were offered<at the yards. though yard
offerings were a little heavier than the
recent average. Sheep brought IL q
&c and lambs q 10c.
A goodly number of mich cows was
tied up, and the market was steady
at the previous range. Good average
cows sell at $50 IS. with choice milk
ers up to $125 or higher in individual
cases, and poor and ordinary cows
down to about S40.@s 1N4sft
The live poultry market was strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

ands sent out remained in the office ev-
erything having been cleaned up On
account Of the rush which will come later,
however, people are advised to mail their
packages early.
In accordance with the custom inaugur-
ated several years ago. Postmaster Plais-
ted has again secured the cooperation of
Mrs. Charles T. Penney to act as Santa
Clause, and all mail addressed to Santa
Will be delivered to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
MCDONALD is PORTLAND
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

Portland Me-, Nov. 21.-The Demo.
Gratis of Portland tonight nominated
James H. Mcdonald as their candi-
Date for mayor. Mr.: Mcdonald Is COM
pieung his term as county commits
sioner with the present year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
INCREASES FOR
N. Y. EMPLOYEES

New York, Nov. 21.-Salary increases
amounting to s1.l47.1S0 for 1S,400 en-
ployes of the city of New York are pro-
vided for in the 1917 budget, it was dis
closed today. when the full list of in
creases was made public The tax rate
thereby is increased nearly one and a
half points, s.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

received from hospitals, amounts to 40
officers and officials, 437 soldiers. 131
civilians and % women. OF the crews
of British merchant ships q were
killed and 25 injured.
The large number of victims is ex-
planned by the fact that the explosion
occurred during the dinner hour. when
the men were resting in huts wrecked
by the explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

Another official of the corporation
said the action of the directors was
taken with due regard for the higher
prices prevailing for necessaries in all
parts of the country"
1t is estimated that payroll of the
steel corporation at this time Is be-
tween s19o.0o0.0oo and $4,000 900.
which implies an increase of approx
mately s20.o00,00o under the higher rate
Of pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
ROLAND PEACOCK
CAPTAIN BOWDOIN
FOOTBALL TEAM

Brunswick, Me-, Nov. 21.-Roland n.
Peacock of Freeport today was elect
ed captain of Bowdoin's football team
Tor next year. He is a member Of the
Junior class and played halfback this
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
DECLARE ONLY
Two OF VESSELS
were DESTROYED

London. Nov. PA Reuter- dispatch
from Petrograd says it is authorita-
lively announced that only two YES
sells were destroyed in the recent ex-
plosion in the harbor of Bakaritza
near eArchangel. These were the Brit
ish steamer Baron Driesen and the
British coal steamer Earl Of Forfar,
moored beside the Baron Driesen.
Russian authorities make a categorical
denial of the German report that sew
en- munition ships were destroyed and
the Russian admiralty declares that
the German report attributing the
first explosion on board the Driesen
to be submarine is absurd. adding
that German submarines cannot posi-
bly, penetrate to Bakaritza harbor.
The Overseas News Agency in a dis
patch from Berlin on Nov. II, reported
an Archangel newspaper as stating
that seven munition steamers had
been blown up in the harbor of Arch
angel Later the same agency gave out
reports from Stockholm that the ex-
plosion originated in the torpedoing
of a steamer by submarine in Arch
angel harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
Boston Livestock Market

Specially Reported for the Kennebec
Journal.
Stock Yards, Nov. 81
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs L.
j. Ward, Noyes place. Mrs. Messer will
entertain. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

Chairs are needed to fit up the new
headquarters of the Equal Suffrage
League and members who can loan
them are asked to communicate with
any of the officers of the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
The Democrats
Celebrate Reelection
Of President Wilson

Tuesday Night with Street Parade, K ca FIRE
and Oratory- Parade Followed by Exercises
at City Hall at Which Speakers Were United
States Senator Charles F. Johnson, Hon. w. K
Pattangall and Hon, F. w Plalsted {
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
At Brighton.

The aggregate OF livestock at Brighton
Watertown and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 1884, sheep s251.
calves 1918, hogs S3.5l7.
Last week: Cattle 310l, sheep 1882
calves 3477 hogs 29,55S.
One year ago-Cattle 1924, sheep 101O3
calves 30S7, hogs 2i.056
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-01
Doctor Says NuXafed Iron Will Increase Strength of Delicate
 People 2OOB in Ten Days

how far you can walk without becom- ing tired. Next take two five-grain tablets of ordinary nuxated iron three times per day after meals for two and see for yourself how much you have gained. have seen dozens of nervous, run down people who were and entirely get rid of their symptoms of dyspep psia, liver and other troubles in from ten to fourteen days time sim ply by taking iron in the proper form, been doctoring for months without ob- taining any benefit. You can talk as you please about ali the wonders
 wrought by new remedies, but when you come down to hard facts there is nothing like good old iron to put color in your cheeks and good sound, healthy flesh on your bones. It. is also a great nerve and stomach. strengthene~ and
 the best blood builder in the world
 The only trouble was that the old
 forms of inorganic iron like tincture of iron. iron acetate. etc. often ruined
 and were not assfmiiated and for these reasons they frequently did more harm than good. But with the discovery of
 the newer forms of organic iron all for example, is pleasant to take, does not injure the teeth and is almost i'm mediately beneficial.
 NoTE-Tne manufacturers of Nuxated r Iron have such unboInded confidence in its potency that they authorize the announcement that they will foret $l00.0o to Charitable Institution if they cannot take any or woman under sixty who lacks iron and increase their strength 200
 per cent or over in four weeks time. provided they
 fund your money in any case in which Nuxated
 Iron does not at least double strength in ten days time It Is dispensed in this city by Chas osgood Co.,. Lee ogood. and. all other drug gists.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-01
WAUREGAN co. LIoUiDATED.
New Company Formed, With Old Di- rectors and Offoers-E. E. Emerson Added to Directorate.

1t was announced Tuesday that the old Wauregan company, which for years has operated the big plant at Wauregan, has been liquidated and a new company, as announced last week, organized and officers elected, the new concern ito use the title The Wauregan company. The directors and officers are the same as of the old company. E. E. Emerson of Boston being added to the directorate.
 Milk to Cost Eight Cents.
 Milk prices. here are to get boost of cent quart at once, 1t was an- nouuced Tuesday morning by some of the milk peddlers. The new price will be eight cents. Orders for tickets at the old prices were being declined on Tuesday by some dealers. The ex- ceeding high price of grain Is given by the producers as one chief reason why. the price has been advanced or is about to be advanced It is not yet known whether all ths dealers who sell milk in town are to boost the price, but it is anticipated that ma jority Of them will do so, reverting to the seven cent rate in the spring if conditions warrant.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-01
DANIELSON

Halloween Party Given by Miss caron
 Parade and FIagraisins at Waure- gan-Station lmprovements--Repub- lican Demonstration--How a Horse BaffIed Thief-Liquidation of Wau- regan Company.
 A. P. Woodward and Ralph Rogers are to sail from New York for Ber- muda a week from today. leaving here election night.
 MT. A. II. Huntingdon will have the members of the Civic Federation at her home for meeting Friday after noon.
 Military Whist Played.
 At the home of MT. and Mrs. B. c. Hopkins Tuesday evening the members of the Nadel Arbeit club entertained their husbands at supper. During the evening military whist was played.
 Halloween Party.
 Miss Lucille Caron entertained twen- ty friends at a Halloween party at her home on Mechanic street Tuesday evening. The home was pretil1y decor ated with Halloween favors. Refresh ments were served.
 Miss Susie Collins Is the guest for a few days of friends in Springfield.
 Ray B. Worthington of Bridgeport was a visitor with friends in Danielson Tuesday.
 Republican Rallies.
 Judge Harry E. Back and Attorney D. L. Darbie addressed village rallies arranged by the republican town com mittee at AttaWaugan and Ballouville Tuesday evening.
 l.. D. Kennedy has been confined to his home by illness for a few days but is reported as improved.
 The executive committee of the Bo- heraian cluI corporation is arranging for election returns next Tuesday ev- ening, following the custom of the club.
 Parade and Flag Raising Rally.
 W. Irving Bu1lard of Danielson an6 W. E. Reach of the West Side (Brook- 1yn) were speakers Tuesday evening al a rally in Wauregan hall. Preceding the speaking there was q parade of the Wauregan Republican club and a flag raising, the first event of the kind ir this vicinity during the present cam paign. 4 " Ring Presented Popular Superintend
 ent.
 Employes of the Connecticut Mills company presented Superintendent Amos Morin a magnificent diamond rinr. Presentation speeches were made in both French and English. The gift was significant of the cordial re. latiors between MT. Morin and the hundreds of employees of the plant. MT Morin is easily one of the most popu- lar mill superintendents in New Eng. land and has won the answering loy- alty of the whole mill force.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-01
GOVERNMENT GIVES LAND.
Fifty Square Feet of Post Office Site Granted For Highway Improve nent.

Mayor J. J. McGarry received from the treasury department at Washing ton, D.. C., Tuesday morning, a com munication in which, as head of the city government, he is informed that the department grants the request of the city to take just over 50 square feet of the governments post office site lot at the corner of South Main and Grove streets.
 Some time ago, by direction of the city officials, a request was made to the government for few square feet of land of the post office lot, that the present almost right angle corner. be eliminated and graceful sweeping curve corner laid out and sidewalks built The favorable action taken on the request by the federal depart ment is appreciated by the city of- ficials.