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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
"Real Investigation"

1.-The producers and feeders want a
real investigation, declared Walter
l.. Fischer, attorney for the Market
Committee of the National Livestock,
Association. They do not believe that
other inquiries along this line have
been real.''
Representatives Of both packers and
growers were present but the only
speakers today were Mr.. Fischer and
members Of the committee. 1t proba bly,
will be several days before the pack
ers have an opportunity to present
their side Of the case.
Representatives Borland, Doolittle of
Kansas, Steele of Iowa, Kent of Cali
fornia and Mr.. Fischer spoke, advocat-
ing an inquiry and contending that
concrete evidence of the existence of
Il packers combination could be pro-
dueo. There seemed to be a general
sentiment favoring broadening the
scope of the Borland resolution
The Contention
The burden of the statement of the
case made by Reps. Borland and Doolit-
tie was that packers kept the prices of
meats down during a period of great de-
mand In 1915 and then, after agitation
for an inquiry had been started this year,
advanced it materially in the face of in
creased rates.
MIR. Fischer told of the packers will
lngness to submit to a departmental eX-
animation. One of their attorneys mem
toned it to him, he said. and he imme-
diately opposed it on the ground that
the department would be without power
to compel far-reaching inquiry.
Representatives of the packers, it was
learned later, have communicated their
plan to the department.
Mr.. Fischer suggested that the rela-
tions between the packers and trade
journals and other avenues of publicity
should be investigated.
1T is alleged and believed by the
stock-raising interests of the country
he said. that some of the channels OF
publicity are controlled by the packers"
Tomorrow's session of the committee
will be devoted to hearing other wit.
nesses for the producers, among whom
are former Governor Stubbs of Kansas
and Edward L. Burke of Omaha.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
A u g u S t a Directors Of
Trolley League Meet
Monday Evening at
Augusta House and
Make Plans for Com.
ing Season Officers
of Association Are
Elected and Business
Of Trolley League Is
Given a Big Boost

Augusta will have baseball this VA,
and plenty of it, this having been decid.
ed at an enthusiastic meeting Of ths
newly organized board of directors OF N.
Augusta Baseball Association held Mon.
was decided at the meeting that the er
ecutive board of the Augusta association
call a meeting of the officers of the other
Trolley League teams to make plans "a,
the season and Lewiston representative,
will be invited to attend this meeting 10
talk over the situation.
The following officers Of the Augusta
association were elected for the ensuin,
year: President, Blaine 8. Viles; yics
president. Dr. w. H. Harris: treasurer
w. T. Emerson; business manager. R
E. Folsom; playing manager. r. J. Up.
ton; executive board, B. E. Folsom,
S. Viles and w. T. Emerson ex-officio
1t was voted to increase the member.
ship of the board Of directors and ths
following were elected members Of thu
board: B. E. Folsom, w. r. Pattangall
Frank G. harrington, Guy P. Gannett
DR.. w. H. Harris, r. ]. Upton, 8. c
Manley, Samuel Stewart, c.. p. Kinsman
Fred Belyea, E. A. Gray. Percy V. Hln
Byron Boyd, DR.. w. G. Thomas, Orren
L. Choate, Hiram H. Weymouth, W.
Hanks, w. B. Williamson, DR.. NJ. E.
Hawk. c. E. Purinton, S. N. Tobey. l.
M. McGouldrick, DR.. w. S. Thompson.
w. T. Emerson and Blaine S. Viles.
In regard to the players Of the Augus.
ia team it was voted that tho executive
committee hire such players as are need.
ed. 1t was announced that the Augusta
association will play its old team as far
as possible. Stinson, who proved to b.
the best pitcher in the league last yea,
is now in Ohio and 1t will be impossible
to secure him for the team, but the OK.
ecutive board will endeavor to secure
fine pitcher to fill his place. Coady, Ab.
bott and Gilman will probably fill posi-.
tions on the team again. 1t Is hoped
that there will be good number Of loea,
players out for the team.
The league season will probably star
the latter part of June, as soon as tho
colleges close.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
WEST GARDINER

Fred McGrady was a Sunday visitor
at. John Howe's.
Arthur Williams was a week END and
Sunday visitor with friends in Gardi-
ner.
James T. Collins visited Orono, Ban
gor and Bath last week on business
and went to Bath Monday to complete
some unfinished business.
Lesley Hiscock and family visited
friends on the Neck road Sunday.
Benjamin Rollins of Auburn and
family passed the weekend and Sum
day with Mrs. Rollins parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Nickerson
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Pottle of Farm
ingdale visited Sunday Mr.. Pottle's
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Brunswick now has a police matron,
the selectmen announcing the appoint
ment Of Mrs. Sarah o. Cook to the DO
sition. which appointment was made
possible by an increase in the police
appropriation made by the town at the
annual meeting the first Of the month.
Other appointments announced are as
follows: Trustee of the Brunswick and
Topsham Water District for three
years. Hartley c. Baxter; election Of
ficers and ballot clerks for two years,
Frank Dion, Ithamer Fl. McKenney,
John r. Stanwood and George St.
Onge, Jr.; examiner of the blind. DR..
Elbridge G. A. Stetson
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Washington, April 3.-Action on the
nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the
supreme court was postponed today by
the Senate judiciary committee, after
it had received reports from all but
one of the five senators on the sub
committee which held hearings. Sena-
tor Fletcher, Democrat, made a report
merely recommending confirmation.
Senator Walsh made a long report, and
Senator Chiffon. the third Democrat,
will submit a report tomorrow. Sena
tors Cummins and Works made reports
against confirmation.
Senator Walsh declared in his re-
port:
'The real crime of which this man
is guilty, is that he has exposed the
iniquities of men in high places in our
financial system. He has not stood in
awe of the majesty of wealth.
1T is easy for a brilliant lawyer so
to conduct himself as to escape cal
umny and villification All he needs to
do is to drift with the tide. If he never
assails the doer of evil who stands
high in the market place, either in
court or before the public, he will have
no enemies or detractors or none that
he need heed. The man who never rep
resents the public or the impecunious
citizen in any great forensic contest
but always the cause of corporate
wealth never has these troubles. 1t is
always the other fellow whose pro-
fessional character is little below
par"
IAN analysis Of the evidence has led
me irresistibly to conclude that the NOM
ination should be rejected" says Senator
Works. II am greatly in sympathy with
much Of the work that Mr.. Brandeis has
been doing to better economic, industrial
and social conditions. Much of this / am
convinced he has done generously, un-
selfishly and for the common good.
Some of his friends say he is rad
ical and for thai reason has offended the
conservatives. That may be no reproach
but the temperament has made him many
enemies would detract from his useful
ness as Judge. He Is of the material
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
PITTSTON

EAST-Miss Isabel Moore has re.
turned to her studies at Gardiner, after
passing her vacation at home.
Rev. A. E. Whitten closed his labors
as pastor on Sunday and expects to
leave the coming week to attend the
East Maine Conference held at Cam.
den. Mr.. Whitten has served the
churches at East Pittston and White
field for the past two years and the
best wishes of his friends will follow
him to his new field Of labor.
Miss Annie Arnold Of Montreal ar
rived last week and is a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Roper.
Miss Kate Moore has returned from
Winslow, where she has been stopping
for the past two years, and is at the
home Of her mother, w. e. Moore.
f. w. Britton, who has been i'll for
the past week and threatened with
pneumonia, is gaining.
In the absence Of the pastor no ser
vices will be held at the village church
on Sunday, April 9.
The village school opened on Mon
day. under the instruction Of the same
teacher, w. E. Seekins.
Mrs. Evelina Reid, who has passed
the winter here, has closed her house
in this village and is stopping with
her sister Mrs. George Moody, who
has returned from a stay in Deering.
Mrs. w. E. Seekins passed a portion
Of last week In Augusta with relatives.
Alden Knight Of Portland passed .
few days last week with" friends In
town and returned to his homo Fri
day.
F. w. Britton. VINO has been very
ill the past week, is improving slowly.
Miss Annie Arnold Of Lachine, Can
ada, arrived Friday and will be the
guest Of Mrs. R. A. Roper for several
weeks.
Mrs. w. E. Seekins went Friday to
Augusta. where she will VISIT relatives
for a few days.
Mrs. Caroline Crocker is very i'll at
this writing.
Herbert Merrill left Friday for New
Hampshire.
Miss Georgia Dunton returned to her
school work at Kent's Hill Monday
and was accompanied by Miss Lane
Of that place, who has been the guest
Of Miss Dunton the past week.
Lewis Hewey has been on the ack
list for several days -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
OFFICIAL .
REPORTS
BRITISH

London, April 3.-The British Off
cial communication issued today says:
Yesterday one of our aviators shot
down German machine in the neigh
borhood of Lens. Another aviator at
tackled and drove off five hostile ma
chimes after a close combat with two
of them.
This morning, early at st. E1oi we
attacked a crater which had been held
by the Germans since March 80. The
crater was captured and our line was
established beyond it. We took 81 pris-
oners, including four officers.
The artillery on both sides has
been active in this neighborhood to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
FROM HALLOWELL
Members Of Steamer Co. No. 8 Enjoy Banquet
at Hallowell House johnson Bros Bowling
Team Winners of League Cup City Council
Holds Monthly Meeting - Late Local N ew S
Notes and Personals j,

The HalloWell firemen of Steamer
Co. No. 3 enjoyed banquet last Sat
urday evening at the Hallowell House.
which was served in the private din
ing room and was the source of much
enjoyment to all present, 1t being the
first affair of it's kind ever held by
this organization. The dining room was
very prettily decorated for the occa-
sion with red, white and blue bunting,
with the name Steamer Co. No. 8" in
red letters. Ferns and pinks were also
used to make the setting artistic and
beautiful. During the evening the
members of the company agreeably
amused themselves in the poolroom, it
being thrown open for their use by the
management. The following delicious
and sumptuous menu was served, to-
which all present did ample justice:
Grape fruit with marachino cherries,
roast stuffed turkey, giblet sauce cram
berries, mashed potatoes. steamed
squash, celery, lettuce, radishes, sliced
cucumbers, olives, mixed pickles, SAL
mon salad, cold boiled ham, hot yeast
rolls, walnut ice cream, assorted cake.
tea, coffee, milk. The following mem
bers of the company were present:
Chief George Densmore, First Assist
ant c. J. Smith, Second Assistant w.
H. Kilgore, Captain Percy Bradbury,
First Lieut.. Charles Horne, Second
Lieut.. Melvin Clement, George Brad
bury, Bert Millett, Frank Jones,
Maurice Sands, John Smith, Victor
Pelligrini, Louis Levie. Frank Fuller
(fireman), James Cummings, (engi-
neer), Ralph Waterhouse, William
Wilson, Arthur White, John Conley
tsteward), Harry Rideout, Harold Jor-
dan, L. Latin, Harold Fuller (clerk).
Invited guests were c. H. Jones, cap
tain of the Hook & Ladder, and Bert
Newell, driver All present were unan-
imous in the feeling Of having passed
an evening well filled with pleasure
and voted the affair e success in every
way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
Entente Allies Refuse to
Submit to United States
Protest on Mail Seizures

Washington, April 3.-The govern
ments Of the Entente Allies through
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British am
bassador. presented to Secretary Lam
sing against the seizure. detention and
censoring Of neutral mails. 1t declar-
ed that no legitimate mails had been
confiscated nor any treaty rights vio-
lated. but emphatically asserted the
Allies intention to continue searching
parcel post packages for contraband,
concealed under postal folders"
In regard to true correspondence"
the note says the allied governments
will continue for the present to refrain
from seizing and confiscating at sea
these correspondence, letters and dis
patches and that they will assure the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
PROCLAMATION
BY Gov. WHITMAN
FOR WAR RELIEF

Albany, N. Y. April 3-A proclama-
ton calling upon the citizens Of New
York state to contribute to the relief
of the 100000 destitute in the war oc-
cupied zones Of Belgium and northern
France" was issued by Gov. Whitman
today. 1t says that "the commission
for relief in Belgium. through its ma
tional committee named by President
woodrow Wilson, states that the need
for food and clothing for the 100000
destitute in the war-occupied zones
of Belgium and northern France con-
tinues."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

The baseball men of the Hallowell high
school were out for practice at the Mus
ter field for the first time this season
Monday afternoon. The infield was not
in fit condition for use, but the boys got
in good work in fielding and batting
practice with the pitchers being warmed
up. Considerable new material is avail
able this year, new aspirants for the
team being Tenney, Arata, Hildreth, Ben
nett, Wood. Keene and Watson. The
batteries being tried out are Arthur
Leonard and Claude Arata catchers, and
H. Johnson, CARL Nickerson and William
Tenney.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

most rapid transition Of them possible
as soon as the genuineness of their
character is known.
The protest was in the form of a
memorandum instructions to Ambassa-
dor Page at London. It stated specifi-
cally that the American government
was not inclined to consider that par
eel post shipments were subject to the
same treatment accorded goods sent
by freight or express.
In regard to parcel post shipments
the communication says:
Merchandise shipped under the
shape Of parcel post must not and
shall not be treated differently from
the merchandise shipped in any other
way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
Before House Judiciary
Subcommittee to De-
mand Inquiry into AL
legged Price Fixing
Charge That Packers Kept Price
of Meats Down During Period
of Great Demand and then
Advanced 1t in Questionable
Manner

Washington, April 3.-Disregarding
an offer by the largest packing inter-
ests of the country to submit to an
investigation by the department of ag-
riculture, representatives of live stock
growers today appeared before a
manded an inquiry into every angle
OF the industry, particularly as to al
legged price fixing, by an inquisitorial
body with unlimited powers Of SUBJ
poena.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

The annual meeting Of the Presque
Isle Village Corporation was held
Thursday at Municipal hall with Phil
ip D, Phair, Esq, presiding and George
P. Larrabee, clerk. The old officers
were reelected and it was voted to
charge per cent. interest on all taxes
remaining unpaid on and after Oct. /
and II per cent. after Jan. 1, 1917. The
following appropriations were made:
Chief engineer, 5000; firemen, $1,000; hy-
drants. $1250; fire alarm system, $3.50:
salaries, $125: miscellaneous and Incl
dental expenses, $1,000; discounts and
abatements. 5000: fire team, $500; new
hose cart, $3.50: for survey to Squa Pan
Lake, 5000. Voted to authorize the di-
rectors Of the corporation to turn the
corporation over to the town Jan. /.
1917.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
THE ATROCITIES
ON ARmEN|ANS
ARE CONTINUED

New York, April 3.-Charles r.
Crane, treasurer Of the American
Committee for Armenian and Syrian
relief, announced today he had received
a message from Alveya Adee, second
assistant secretary Of state at Wash
ington. saying that atrocities against
Armenians and Syrians in Turkey were
still in progress, despite reports to the
contrary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
u. S. MAY NO LONGER
GET FIELD GLASSES
FROM MAKERS ABROAD

Washington, April Independence
of the United States army upon Eu-
ropean makers Of field glasses may be
terminated for all time by the war
General Funston has called for 1902
field glasses and the war department
has at last found it possible to pro-
cure satisfactory lenses of domestic
make. An order for the glasses prob
ably will be placed with American
manufacturers in view of the urgency
Of the demand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
CHELSEA

Good Will Circle will meet with Mrs.
Matte Wellman Thursday, April 6.
Theodore Hayes was the recent
guest Of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Cole,
in Augusta.
E. H. Collins has been chosen dele.
gate to the Progressive convention held
in Bangor Wednesday.
Mrs. Nellie Collins is suffering with
blood poisoning in her hand.
The town assessors started on their
annual trip Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
UNION PAINTERS
OF PROVIDENCE
OUT ON STRIKE

Providence. r. l., April 3.-Upwards of
6" journeymen painters and paperhang-
ers, employed by master painters and
contractors in this city and Olneyville
went on strike today for strictly union
shop and an increase from. 45a GENTS to
50 cents an hour for painters on a.
hour week basis and 80 cents an hour
for paperhangers instead of 50 cents
which they now receive. Later In the
day about 100 painters employed by some
of the smaller shops returned to work,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
DENIES REPORT
OF ENGLISH SHIP
STRIKING MINE

London, April 3.--The following Of
flcial statement was given out here to-
day:
In the German wireless press of to-
day the Cologne Gazette is quoted as
having been informed from a reliable
source that an English ship of the
County class, apparently the Donegal,
had struck a mine and sunk in mid
February Of this year. There is no
truth whatever in this statement.
The Donegal is a British cruiser of
$500 tons displacement laid down in
1901.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
ORDER IS RESTORED
BY TROOPS AT CHAOAN

Annoy, China, April 3.-Dispatches
received here from Fu Chow state that
troops have arrived at Chaoan, on the
border between the provinces of Fo-
Kien and Kuang-Tung, north of Swa-
tow and have restored order there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

POLO TEAM WINS
SECOND CUP'LEG

Riverside, Cal. April S.-The Coop
erstown. N. Y, polo team. won its Sec
ond leg on a trophy known as the
Mission Inn challenge cup. by outplay.
ing the Midwick four here yesterday,
10 goals to 2h.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
RETURN CALAIS
REPUBLICANS

Calais, Me-, April 3-Mayor James
S. McCrea and seven Republican alder
men were chosen without opposition
in today's election. Four of the alder
men are members of the present board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
THE PRESIDENT
AND MRS. WILSON
BACK FROM TRIP

Washington. April 3.-President and
Mrs Wilson returned early today from
their weekend trip down the Potomac
and Chesapeake Bay, aboard the May
flower.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
Joseph r.. johnson

Providence. r. L. April s.-Jossph H.
Johnson. formerly clerk Of the United
States Senate finance COMMITTEES and lat-
er q doorkseper In the United States
senate. died today from pneumonia. He
was 81 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
LITCHFIELD PLAINS
Funeral Of George w. Edgecorsbs

The funeral of the late George ".
Edgecomb was held from his home on
Saturday forenoon, Rev. l.. H. Clark
officiating. Mr.. Edgecomb was one Of
Is who were baptized by the late Rev.
E. Page on June IL, 1881, and were
received to the membership of the
Plains church. His was a correct LIE,
James A. Chase Is quite ill again and
Mrs. Chase is also on the sick, list
Mrs. G. M. Rogers is caring for them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

The Ladies' Circle of the Baptist
church will meet at o'clock this after
noon with Mrs. Nathan Niles, Second
street. A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

At the sound of the fire whistle this
evening the Boy Scouts will meet at their
rooms. corner of Middle and Central
streets, for their monthly feast and
rally.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

The Woman's Auxiliary of st. Mat
thews parish will meet with Mrs Kings
ley, Wilder street, at o'clock this aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

H. G. Ketchum Of Presque Isle
stopped over Sunday on his way home
from a trip to Boston. with ]. c. Ket-
chum Of this city. 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

The Methodist Ladies' Aid will meet
this afternoon with Miss Estelle Mason
and Mrs. Estelle Packard at the home of
Miss Mason, Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Frank Weston Of The Forks was in
town Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Granite Lodge, No. 50, X. of p, will
hold its regular meeting this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

Wanted-Bookkeeper.

6OOkkEEPER FOR HIGH SAL.
arfed position. Address in own handwrit-
ing Position" Journal Office, apr4d3t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Fred Jewett returned Monday to West
brook seminary after. passing the spring
vacation at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Miss Helen Luce passed last week Wis
iting friends in East Livermore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

| The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church will meet in Society hall this aft
ernoOn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Miss Cleora Churchill passed several
days visiting friends in>Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

| Daniel Drummofid of Portland was a
visitor in the city Monday calling on
friends. y....-.t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

Stated meeting at 7.30 o'clock this eve
ming Of Queen Esther Chapter, No. 10.
o. E. S. A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

George W. Doucette is confined to his
home on Second street with an attack
of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-04-04

The Blue Birds fnet last evening with
Miss Hazel Luce in the Methodist YES
try
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