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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
Should Protect American
Oil Rights in Mexico
Belief EX-Sec. Lane

Washington. May 10-Fra nklin X.
Lane, former secretary OF .he inter-
ior, and George Agnew Chamberlain.
former consult general in Mexico.
testified today before the Senate
committee investigating Mexican at.
fairs.
Mr.. Lane declared that American
oil rights in Mexico were as well
founded in justice and deserved as
much protection as if they had Teen
established in Pennsylvania or CAL
ifornia. while Mr.. Chamberlain &c.
clared that the attitude Of the United
States towards Mexico has been one
of accommodating shame for seven
years"
Mexican commercial and Official
life was stained with graft from the
lowest tally clerk to the highest cab
met officer" Mr.. Chamberlain said
and only a policy of economic contro
of the country by the United States
would re-esta blish stability.
Referring to his resignation Cham
berlain asserted that "a self-respeC,-
ing man couldn't continue TO take the
money of the United States for hope
less. purposeless service after he
knew the things / was forced 10
learn" The President" he said, "cut
the ground out from under the feet
Of every diplomatic and commercial
agent the United States had in Mex
leo. by repeated statements tia,
force would never be used in the
country"
The greatest danger now" he
added, lis that the United States VII!
be led to treat in some fashion win
a new head Of affairs in Mexico be-
fore we are really decided to deal
with the evils. The first step in
proper policy is that embarked upon
by the Senate, in refusing to confirm
the nomination of another ambaS'
sador to that country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

are passing a few days at Marlboro.
Mass. where they will attend the we'd
ding to Mrs. Foshay's sister.
Miss Jane Mcknight. who has been
visiting relatives in town for a few
weeks. has returned 10 her home in Re
we're.
Mrs. Annie Pyne has been called to
Providence, r. l., by the illness of Ter
daughter, Miss Nettie Pyne.
Misses Matte and Mabel Downes en-
tertained the Philathea class at the yes
try of the Baptist church last evening.
A social evening was passed and re-
freshments were served.
To day will be Clean Up day and any
one having rubbish to be taken care of
may have this done by placing it in bar
rels and boxes by the street so that a
team may collect it,
The kennebec Valley Federation of
Ladies' Aids will meet at Clinton on
Wednesday. Any ladies from this town
attending the meeting are requested to
take the 1914 train from here.
Miss Marion Jones has returned from
Pittston. where she passed the week end
at her home.
The Ladies' Social Union of the Bap-
fist church will meet this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. H. D. Brophy
The United Paperboard mill at Ben
ton has adopted the daylight saving
plan and began work yesterday on the
new schedule. The Benton &/Fairfield
car line also went onto the new time
Miss Mildred Morse has returned to
Benton after passing a few days at her
home In Brewer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
PENSION SYSTEM FOR
HELP IN CITY OF BOSTON

Boston, May 10-A non-contribu-
tory pension system for all employees
of the Boston Elevated Railway Com
pany. effective as of February 1 last.
was announced today by John II.
Moran. chief auditor, in the course
of his testimony before a special
board of arbitration which is investi-
eating demands of the employees for
increased wages.
The pension will be computed on
the basis of one per cent of an en-
ployes average yearly earnings for
the ten years prior to his retirement
multiplied by the numbers of years
he was continuously employed. No
pension will be less than $500 nor
more than $1,000 a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
ARMY RECRUITING :
DRIVE BEGINS may IS

Lieut.. Walter c. Sanders. And Artil-
lery, c. A c., who is on the recruiting
staff at the general Office at Portland
arrived in this city Monday and will re-
main here during the drive which the
war department is putting on in AN state
capitals for recruiting of men for all
branches of the army. The drive will
commence in this city op Saturday and
will extend one month. The local re-
cruiting headquarters are now located In
the postoffice building. Enlistments in
practically all branches of the army
may be made for one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
Daniels Hits Back
Continued from Pace one)

and foreign decorations" although he
disapproved officially and privately.
Admiral Sims did not wholly meas
ure up to expectations during the
war. Mr.. Daniels told the committee
He enumerated six points in this re-
spect including charges that the
officer placed too great stress on the
Importance of protecting cargo ves-
sells and had failed to appreciate that
the protection of American soldiers
en- route to France was the navy's
paramount mission. The secretary
also said Admiral Sims had lacked
vision to apps ciate the Navy De-
partment's North Sea mine barrage
project to bottle up the Germansub-
marines.
Secretary Daniels scored Admiral
Sims for having made public his let
ter entitled some naval lessons of
the World War" which brought
about the investigations. The letter
should never have been made public
until the general board had passed
on it, he said. adding that Admiral
Sims could not have chosen a more
ostentatious and well planned man
ner of securing publicity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
P!T!SFIELD

Mrs. L. o. Clement has returned to
her home in Palmer, Mass, after
visit in the home Of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ezra X. Wingate, Lancey
street.
Mr. and Mrs. James Baillie of San
gerville are in town the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. James Turnbull Jr., at their
home on Hartland avenue.
The first sign Of the opening of the
trotting season came this week with
the arrival of c. J. Worthen's string
of II trotters, which are quartered
at Union Trotting Park where they
will be trained and put in condition
for the season. They will be entered
in Col. Walter G. Morrills big race
which will be held at Union Park,
July 8.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Abbie
Taylor was held from her late home
Monday afternoon at two o'clock
Rev. d. P. Policy. pastor OF the Man
son street M. E. church officiated.
Interment was made in the village
cemetery.
Mrs. Florice Marden, regent Of the
Elizabeth Pierce Lancey Chapter, d.
A. r. and Mrs. Nellie M. Hunnewell
have returned from Washington, D.
c., where they attended the D. A. r.
National Convention. On their re-
turn trip they stopped off at New
York, Boston and Portland for visits.
Donald Macmillan, the Arctic ex-
plorer, will lecture on his voyages
June at Union hall. The lectures
will be illustrated by both stereoptic-
an slides and moving pictures show
ing summer and winter life in the
Arctic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
JACKMAN

Rev. F. Timperley attended the
conference at Portland last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Newton re-
turned to Skowhegan Wednesday,
after being in town a few days.
Mrs. John Lavargua Of F'itzdale,
VT, is visiting relatives for short
time.
The regular D. A. r. meeting was
held Thursday evening at the home
of Mrs. j. B. Sterling.
Miss Helen Newton passed the past
week in Skowhegan.
W. F. Henderson of Haliowell was
in town a few days last week.
Thomas NJ. Nichols returned Mon.
day from Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. HI. Murtha passed
a few days in Skowhegan last week.
Mrs. S. D. Mackey and Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. r. Toffey of Jersey City. N.
J., arrived Friday at Henderson's
Camps. where they will pass the
summer They came by automobile,
this being the first car through the
Canadian line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
FAIRFIELD

Miss Ehie Duvynette Of Franklin, N.
H., was recently a guest at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Ladd.
Harry Weeks Of Augusta was a bust
ness caller in town yesterday.
Mrs. Vira Downes has returned from
Washington and Boston. where she has
been passing a few weeks. !
The Womans Home Missionary Socie-
ty OF the Methodist church will meet
this afternoon at the home OF Miss An
ME Bradbury at 2.30 o'clock.
Irving Rollins of Lynn, Mass, is in
town In the interest of the General Elec-
trio Co. He will visit friends while here.
Walter Withingham of Augusta was
in town yesterday on business.
Mrs. L. F. Foshay and daughter RnkA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

who made the supreme sacrifice - 1
was assisted in the ceremony by v'4
Commander Mrs. l. ]. Metcaf D.
Finance Officer Mrs. G. a. ElIi,,
Adjutant Mrs. F. S. Freeman ard NJ
Blanche Webster. Commander Dos
C. Metcalf received the embIenrs I,
half Of the post. stating in a few IT.
the appreciation felt by the bows "a
recipients of such a splendid glf,
Commander Metcalf was assjs,e, 4
receiving the flags by Post F,ns,.
Officer Leo Dunn and Adiu,.
Fremont Fletcher After the o..
mony Judge Robert A. Cony s,.,
briefly in behalf of the SaIy.r'"
Army drive. saying in substa,o.'
The commander Of the Sa,va,..
Army believes that the American ~
gion and the Woman's Auxir.v
Unit can put them over the ton -
the drive. This is cause WORTH IL
your support. In America tod
the people look toward the Anar;oa.
Legion as a standard for mors,,y
manner of living and patriot.c dew
ton. I believe in the watchvo-d :
service" The Legion stands amor
us as those who served" I beIiar,k
the Salvation Army stands in ,tst
world as one who serves" T..
work is largely among those vbor,
the church does not reach. II
timated that they preach to lsooo AN
people annually from the street cor.
ner.
Judge Cony was followed by ~,
campaign manager of the drive VII,
stated that while the rest o. ~,
State was well organized there had
been a little trouble in getting star.
ed in Augusta, but that the L4gio,
and the Auxiliary could help on, i,
good shape.
Both the members of the Pos. and
of the Auxiliary Unit indicated thsv
are heartily in favor Of the driva
and will doubtless cooperate in ever,
way possible. :,
The first number OF the entertain.
ment program was a solo by Me,
Barbara Froberger who possesses
fine soprano voice. Miss Frobergar
sang. IF You Were a Rose" which
went over big and she was called
back for an encore. singing the
marching song of the 26th Division
written to the tune of "MadeIopo
She was accompanied on the pam
by Miss Alice Goodridge.
A solo by c. Bryce Lit;le, a Legion
man, and we'll known in this CITY ss
a fine singer who has appeared in
various affairs made a biz hit Mr.
Little sang for his numo,r Where
Water Lilies Grow" H vas ac.
companied on the piano By Harry
Farnham.
Following the solos. Tcfre Shme.ts
of ice cream and fancy Graz kers Were
served and dancing followed until a
late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
New Bedford Textile
Council Seeks Conference

New Bedford. Mass, May la-IH'
textile council voted tonight TO re-
quest n conference with the nlanu'
facturers on the question of an "a.
vance in wages. The council a.'U
replied to questions propounded '.
the manufacturers association =,
stating that they were opposed "
hasty walk6uts and stood for ~,
merit system and not the "c'os'
shop" :.
The beginning Of the second ve.s
of the sympathetic strike in suppV..
Of the loomfixers today found n''''
operatives returning to the mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
S6LUE Sky LAW" ADVERTISE.
f--t,. MENT

Application having been made to the
Banking Department by the following
named company to be licensed as a
Dealer in Securities under provisions of
Chap. 20, Sec. II to %, Of the Revised
hereby given and any person NAV. with.
in two weeks from the date OF this
publication file objection to the proposed
registration with the Banking Depart
ment.
Name Business Addrcus
Guilford Trust Company, Guilford. Me.
Stone e. Webster, 147 Mix Street.
Boston, Mass.
FRANK l. PALMER.
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta, Me, May 10, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
Townsend Manager Of Cooperative
Store

George W. Townsend was elected man
ager of the Union Cooperative store at
meeting of the directors Monday eve
ming at Carpenters hall. Mr.. Town
send was for many years manager Of
the Direct Importing Co. store in this
city and res ed from that position
to enter the employ of the Maine Gen.
trail Railroad in the shop. The directors
feel very fortunate in securing a man
Of Mr.. Townsend's experience for the
position. In the next four weeks NJ
Townsend, with committee of four
consisting of Robert Rogers. C. a. An
drews, Hillman Williams and c. p
Smith. will prepare the store on Tenn
pie street for occupancy and it is hoped
TO open the store week after next for
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

At meeting of the Salvation
Army campaign committee Monday
evening, it was announced that
everything is we'll in hand for the
work which will begin Thursday
next. All the wards are covered and
contributions are already coming in.
1t is hoped that Co. Clifford of Bos-
ton will be held Thursday to give the
campaign a sendoff, as he is to be
in Bangor on that day. There will
be meeting of the general commit
tee and the solicitors Wednesday
evening with the Girls Club at Sal
walton Army headquarters to COM
plete the work of the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
PRESENT CO[ORS
Auxiliary Gives Flags
Legion Post

Impressive Ceremony in American
Legion Hall Monday Evening -
Commander. Webster Of Woman's
Unit Presents Emblens - Enter.
tainmsnt and Dance Follows cere-
nnony
james Fitzgerald Post No. 2, Ameri-
can Legion. now has colors of its
own, beautiful stand being presented
monday evening by the woman's Aux
mary Unit in Legion hall. A large num-
Der of people were present to witness
the presentation ceremony, which was
very impressive.
The money for the purchase of the
nags 0he national emblem and the lie.
gion colors) was raised by the ladies by
means of various entertainments.
Commander Mrs. g. c. Webster made
the presentation speech, in which she
said that in behalf Of the auxiliary she
presented the colors to James Fitzssr-
aid Post No. 2 in memory of the boys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
LEGION POST OPPOSES
MEMORIAL DAY SPORTS
OBSERVES Fathers NIGHT

The George y. Bourque Post, Ameri-
can Legion, went on record at its meet
ing Monday evening as opposed to ath-
letic events and entertainments for the
sole purpose of amusement on Memorial
day as this day Is set aside to honor
the memory of persons deceased in the
service OF the country.
1t was voted to appoint committee
to confer with the city authorities with
a view of setting out in some public
place in Waterville tree for every citi-
zen Of Waterville deceased in the serv-
ice. The committee appointed to act
on the matter was James L. Boyle,
James Murray and Clyde Murray.
Following the business meeting Faith
ers' night was observed. a good num-
Der of the fathers of the ex-service men
being present by invitation of the post.
DR.. John b. Towne, commander of the
post, offered q cordial welcome to the
guests of the evening and turned over
the meeting to Paul julien. chairman Of
the evening. Mr.. Jullient introduced
DR.. A. 9. Phelps as the first speaker.
WRV tOtQ BOHActbiu8 VI HoW q IdtH0T
feels, saying that since the war father
feels that IT'S high time to take second
place.
j. Howard WEIGH. who had two sons
in the war, vas the next speaker and in
his talk RECALLED the various scenes
which were familiar to thousands Of
families during the anxious. troublous
times during the war.
MAX Cimbollek gave several violin
solos with Mrs. Charles Pooler At the
piano. The audience was loath to let
him 20 and gave encore after encore.
The last speaker were Harvey D. Ea-
ton, who had one son in the navy and
one IN the army and served himself a.
head Of the examining board for this
district. Mr.. Eaton said that history
doesn't AFFORD an example Of such sin
eleness OF purpose and such clearness Of
vision a. those boys who had passed
through his ONCE day by day during
his work as head Of the board. They
knew that life itself was threatened by
the accursed power of the Kaiser and
they knew that the only thing to do
was to swat the Kaiser. Mr.. Eaton's
talk was most interesting.
Refreshments OF doughnuts, coffee
and cigars were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

All members of the Elks' chorus
are requested to meet at the Elks'
club Wednesday evening at s o'clock
to rehearse the songs given at the
recent minstrel show in City Opera
House in preparation for a visit to
the Fairfield sanitorium Thursday
evening where they will entertain
the patients there. Harrison A.
Smith will conduct thee horus. The
chorus is cordially invited to a lob
ster supper Thursday night at $50
o'clock. after which automobiles will
take the party to the sanitorium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
Absence of Fighting
Continued from Paae NnaA

Vera Cruz to Mexico City, are sup
ported by the border reports that the
line of Carranza's escape is held by
the revolutionists. The telegraph
lines which stretch down over the
Texas border and. reaching across
the Northern desert, ordinarily con-
meet Washington with Mexico City,
clicked off their last dots and dashes
yesterday afternoon and were occu
pied for a few minutes with a stack
of dispatches which had been accum-
ulating for days. What happened in
Mexico City or somewhere along the
line to interrupt them is one of the
mysteries of the revolution.
More Cities to Rebels
From all reports. Tampico, Vera
Crux, Monterey and Puebla, as we'll
as Mexico City now are in the hands
of the rebels. Search of the city IF
Vera Cruz has failed to find Carran-
rest in EsperanZa.
The last message received from the
American embassy in Mexico City
said quiet prevailed on Saturday
morning after the departure of Car
rama with no unusual disorder"
according to the state department S
announcement.
The only untoward incident re-
ported" the statement continued,
was the capture Of one of Presi-
dent Carranza's trains on May Z at
Guadalupe Hildago. about 275 miles
north of Mexico City, an incident n
which there were several casualties
No mention of the fate of Carranza
was made by the embassy.
Carranza to Get Justice
General Obregon, Carranza's for
mer right hand military man and
now his opponent. has ordered that
the president, if captured, be treated
with consideration and taken to
Mexico City.
Reports published in Mexico City
newspapers and received here today,
fatty announced Carranzas capture.
today with Ambassador Bonillas,
Carranza's representative in WASH
ington until a few weeks ago and
later one of the candidates for the
presidency.
Meanwhile the American govnre-
ment, while continuing policy of
watchful waiting, took some meas
ures to afford refuge to Americans.
There are estimated to be some
5000 or 1000 such in Mexico. some of
them draft dodgers and radicals who
fled over the borders to escape pro-
cesseS of law. For the most part,
however, that class probably is far
in the interior and the Americans
who might readily avail themselves
of aid are principally oil men and
planters along the gulf coast
For their assistance the Navy De-
partment has ordered the super
dreadnaught Oklahoma from New
York to Key West for possible duty
in Mexican waters. She will take a
full company of Marines before
steaming south. Meanwhile the
naval transport Henderson will load
1900 Marines from the Navy yard and
proceed to Key West to await devel-
opments.
American destroyers have arrived
at Tampico, joining the gunboat
Sacramento. and the cruiser Dolphin
also has reached that port. Other
destroyers have reached Tuxpam
and Vera Cruz, and three more will
go with the Oklahoma.
None of today's fragmentary dis
patches, coming from various sour
ces, made any mention of armed re-
sistance by the Carranza forces to
the revolutionists, but told an almost
uniform story of federal garrisons
going over without a struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

The warm rain Of Saturday took
off the last snow as far as known
in the city. Until that time there
had been a heap of unmelted snow
on the north side Of the Ware resi-
dence on Park street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

At the annual meeting Of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Methodist
church held last evening, the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. A. A. Thompson; vice president,
Mrs. W. c. Lunt; secretary, Mrs. ].
c. Rowell: collector, Mrs. Edwin
Clark: treasurer, Mrs. r. H. Clark.
The meeting was preceded by a COW
cred dish supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

r. :. Clement returned To Rockland
Monday afternoon after visiting for the
week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. B. Clement. Mr.. Clement is chief
clerk in the freight office of the Maine
Central Railroad in EockIand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
Movie Censorship Bill
Passed BY Bay State House

Boston, May 10.-The House Of Repre-
sentatives today passed a bill to pro-
vide for the censorship of motion pic
lures in this state by commissioner
serving in the department Of public
safety. The measure has not yet been
acted upon by the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

Court sebasticook and Companion
Court Yolando held social at Mod
ern Woodmen hall Monday evening.
which was well attended and very en-
joyabl. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

Miss Marie Whittier. who has been
employed the last three weeks at the
grocery store of Pomerleau & Giguere,
has returned to the \Elmwood, where
she will again take up her duties in the
office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

On Thursday night a deputation Of
Colby students will attend the Con-
gregational church at the regular
mid week services. The talk will be
on international Relations with the
Far East"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

The funeral of Chester Garland
was held Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock from St. Marks church, Rev.
J. H. Yates officiating. The bearers
were Clyde Ellis, George Bellows,
Alton Bellows and Percy Randlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11
Order in Nuevo Laredo

Laredo. Tex. May 10.-Nuevo Laredo,
the most important Mexican garrison
town along the American border bet
tween Juarez and Matamoros, today
was quiet and orderly under control of
revolutionary forces who, after a brief
battle with the federal defenders yes
terday, took full possession of the place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

Frank o. Dean, who has been in Por.-
land a month. passed through the city
Monday afternoon on his way to Ma
sardis where he will remain for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

The regular meeting of ". S.
Heath circle. Ladies OF the g. A. X
will meet this evening at G. A. K.
hall. Supper for members will be
served at 6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

The Cecilia Choral Society will meet
this evening at the Episcopal parish
house for its regular rehearsal. All
members are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

II. W. Hamlin left Monday for Bath,
Portland and Westbrook on a several
days trip in the interest Of the Modern
Woodmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-11

c. P. Smith, president of the Maine
Branch of the American Federation of
Labor, will go TO Augusta today to a.
tend a meeting in the interests of labor.