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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
he President George W. Pratt q

the President" George w. Pratt IA.
of Corning, n. Y: The Recall of
Judges" Roger A. Putnam Equip
ment Necessary to leadership James
a. Roney II, of Paterson, n. j.: and
Twentieth Century Christianity" An
drew Young Is, of Sangervilie.
The college Office has announced the
following Commencement and Junior
exhibition speakers. Commencement
speakers in the mems division: Rus
sci II. Lord of North Brooksville. Wal
ter ]. Rideout of Dover and MILFORD
G. Chapman, Jr.. of Portland. Junior
exhibition speakers in the mems di-
vision: Elmer r. Bowker of Bryant's
Pond. Andrew Young Of Sangerville,
Ernest G. Mariner of Bridgton ana
Donald w. Ellis of Fairfield Conn
mencement speakers in the women's
division: Florence Carl Of China. Eta
Creach of Fairfield and Louise Clark
of Oakland. Junior exhibition speak,
ers in the women's division: VI.
Phyllis st. Clair of Calais, Sadie PEN
nell Of Skowhegan. Iva Willis of Har-
moHy and Meroe Morse, of Waterville
The Sophomore Club viii give an in
formal Hop at the Cluckey Assembly
hall, Friday evening. Music viii be
furnished by the Greeley-Pratt or
chestra.
Andrew Young, 10, Of sangerville.
has been appointed managing editor of
the Echo" and for the remainder OF
the year will direct its publication.
Frank Haggerty, of the Glass of 90.
has made good as an athletic director
and coach, for he has turned out win
ming teams in all lines of the major
sports. Graduating from Exeter Acad-
envy in the Glass of '9S, already well
known for his marked ability as an
athlete. he entered Colby the same
fall. He was prominent in baseball
and football and took an active part
in track. In his Freshman year he
made the four Varsity teams. 1t was
during these student days that he be-
gan his career as a coach. After
graduating from Colby in 'o2, he en-
tered the University of North Dakota
Law School and graduated with high
honors. He then went to Los Angeles
and practiced law. at the same time
devoting much of ehisz time to the de-
velopment Of strong football and base
ball teams. From 1901 10 1909 he had
charge of athletics at De Paul Univer-
sity, Chicago, and made that institu-
ton winner in all branches of sport.
He has been at Buehte College for the
past two years and has met with great
success. BESIDES his activities in ath-
letics he has turned his attention to
politics. and is now candidate for
state representative from Akron.
The meeting of all Colby CO. men,
scheduled for Wednesday evening was
postponed on account of the eelebra
ton after the lby-Bowdoin game.
AT a previous meeting the following
men were appointed to draw up con-
stitution and to report at the next
meeting:: John 4. BagnaH, II, of
Kezar Falls; Samuel c. Gates. ~ of
Vassalboro and Ivan o. Harlow, Is,
Of Oakland.
The Hamln prize speaking contest
for the members Of the Freshman
class of the womens division will be
held June ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Officials of the Schenley Distiilery Co.
at Schenley, Pa, two of whose ware
houses were burned. Wednesday,, deelar-
ed, Thursday, the loss would approxi-
mate 100000. The fire consumed S57. SOC
gallons of whiskey.
Paul Deschanel was, Thursday after
noon, elected president of the French
Chamber of Deputies. The election was
in succession to Henri Brisson. who
died, April n The candidate elected ID
the chair is placed Theoretically in a
preferential position In the struggle for
the Presidency of the republic, which
is TO take place in January next.
The FIRST section of train No. |, Ca
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UNCLE SAM HAS WATCHFUL
EYE ON ISLAND OF CUBA
CONTINUED from Page one.)

these differences and to indicate the
possibility of chaos in the approaching
election.
Since the present troubles began in
the island, American interests in The
vicinity of Guantanamo and Santiago
have been making representations to
the state department of the danger TO
their lives ana property and later urg-
ell the state department to procure ade-
quate protection for them 1t was be-
lieved that this could be better secured
by the dispatch of American warships
to the naval station at Guantanamo
and the increasing of the force of
marines there.
1t was carefully explained at the
state department that this is not to be
considered an Intervention movement
on the part of the United States. but
merely a. precautionary step in order
that. ifl@case of necessity, protection
may be accorded to the Americans
Two hundred additional marines
We're ordered from New York to Phil
adelphia to board the Prairie increas
ing the total number to zoo Several
marine officers have been ordered
from Norfolk, including Colonel Lin
coin Karmany, who viii command the
regiment
Tie navy department is making ev-
cry effort TO have the vessel get under
way by nightfall They will reach
Guantanamo i'm four DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
FIRE AT SALEM.
Old Mulock Plant Burned-Outside
Cities Asked for Assistance.

Salem, Mass, May pa spectaeu-
lar fire that threatened the lower
Buffum street district SO seriously, to-
night, that help was called from Pea
body, Marbiehead and Beverly de-
stroyed the leather factory known as
the Old Mulock plant, owned by
Franklin Haddock of Lynn. The loss
is estimated at between, $4,000 and
$4,000. The factory, which was not
in operation was stocked with 5000
goat skins and leather working ma
ehinery. Starting from an explosion
in the three-storY wooden ell the
blaze, famed by high wind. spread
rapidly. Sparks We're carried for over
a quarter of a mile. threatening near
by buildings. The, cause of the fire
is not known. as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
REMAINS OF RicHEsoN
Are Buried in Virginia by Grandpar-
ents' Side, But Not Near Mother.

I.ynchburg. Va, May 23.-The burial
of Clarence V. T. Richeson, who was
executed in Boston. Tuesday morning,
for the murder of Avis Linnell. took
place lust before sunset, today, on
the old Rieheson farm, is miles from
here. The interment was beside Rich
eson's paternal grandparents and five
miles from his mothers resting place.
Only members of the family We're at
the interment, brothers and near rel
atives acting as pail bearers and as
sisting in filling the grave.
The trip was made from Amherst
by a wide detour over the toughest
route in the country, making spring
less farm wagon necessary to convey
Tho casket from Amherst Court House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
THE UNiTARlANS
Hold Various Society Meetings and
Listen TO Several Addresses.


Boston, May %. : Ia solutions endors-
ing woman's suffrage, peace treaties
with all nations and the adjustment
of capital punishment introduced by
Edwin d. Mead of Boston, were pass
ed late today, at the 18th annual
meeting of the Free Religious Associa-
ton. The meeting was held in connee-
ton with the convention Of the Amer
lean Association now in session. The
Free Religious Association elected as
president. Charles W. Wendte, Boston.
The Unitarian Teffhhfanee Associa
ton also met and elected Rev. Edward
Cummings of Boston, president.
The Young Peoples Religious Union
held it's meeting in the South Congre~
gation9l church and elected Rev. Dud-
Icy Hays Terrell of Brockton, presi-
dent.
The days exercises were opened with a
morning prayer and communion service
at Kings chapel other scheduled events
for the day comprised the graduating ex-
ercises of the Tuckerman School in
Claiming hail, the annual meeting of the
Unitarian Historical Society, the annual
meeting of the fellowship for social JUS
tice, conference of cheerful letter writ
ers, annual meeting of the Unitarian
Temperance Society, annual meeting of
the Free Religious Association. and a
meeting of ministers and workers Of
country churches, terminating in vesper
services.
Professor Lawrence T. Jacks of Man
chester College, oxford, Eng, deliverel
an address in Claiming hall before the
pupils of the Tuckerman school, who as
sembled for the graduation exercises.
Rey. Or. Samuel A. Eliot, president OF
the American Unitarian Association, pre-
scented the diplomas to three young wo-
mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
BILL FLEMING WINS.
Sends Kid Sheehan to Dreamland IN
the First Round.

Lewiston. Me-, May 2s-tspeciaD.-
II took Bin Fleming of old Town but
one round at City hall, tonight, to
send Kid Sheehan of Manchester. ~
H., to dreamHnd, A straight left to
the Jaw did the business. In the semi
final Kid Dennis of Waterville broke
two fingers of his right hand in the
first round of bout with Mike
Cunningham, but stayed through the
bout. Kid LaRocile and Shocks Crow
lev went six good rounds to draw,
About 1900 people saw the bouts and
L. w. Hanks of Augusta was the
third man in the ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
Steamer Birma Touches Bottom.

New York, May 2s.The Russian
steamer girma. which lefty her pier
late today. for Iibau. ran aground
about 6 o'clock near Swinburn island,
while trying to make her way out of
the Ambrose channel. in dence fog.
While the steamer seems hard
aground. there is very little sea and
she is in no apparent danger. Tugs
were started from this city to assist
in her release and she was iloated and
nrocaeded
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UNITED PRESBYTERlANS
Viii Meet Next Year in Atlanta
Several Conventions in Session.

Seattle. WASH. May 2s.-The Unit
ed Presbyterian General Assembly,
voted unanimously, today, to hold the
next meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
1t was explained to the delegates
that the general assemblies of the
Presbyterian church in United states
and the Southern Presbyterian church
would meet in Atlanta and that with
the three. assemblies in session in the
same city, the plans for union might
be worked out.
A telegram was received from the
chairman CT the committee on church
union appointed by the General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian church in
the United States asking the appoint
ment of a similar committee by the
United Presbyterians. The General
Assembly unanimously adopted a res
olution that a committee of conference
be appointed to meet with a similar
committee from the other Presbyteri-
an assemblies to ascertain whether Il
practical basis of union may be af-
feetd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
Madeero Now Has Hopes.

Mexico City, May 23.-President Madero
predicted tonight an early termination
of the Mexican revolution as a result of
today's victory at Rellano. The Presi-
dent, suffering from a slight attack of
rheumatism, retired early and read AS
ISOLATED Press dispatches from the front
IN his bed chamber Other than to ex-
press gratitude to his army and TO fore
casting peace in the near future, the
President had no statement to make.
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Roosevelt Wins at Toledo. Ohio.

Toledo. May 23.-Roosevelt Republic
cans won decisive victory, today, in
the Lucas county Republican conven-
lion. A delegation of % members.
pledged to choose six delegates-at-
large for Col. Roosevelt at the state
convention was named amid riotous
scenes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
EAST WINTHROP.

{ Hey. sR.e S. sFiiield' viii deliver the adj
dress, Memorial day. at the East Win
throp cemetery
Mrs Nina Morris, who has been visit
ing Mrs. G. M. Foster, returned. Tues
day. to her home IN Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
Hawaii Shaken
By Big Quake.

Honolulu, May 2s-The island of
Hawaii was shaken. last night. by the
severest earthquake experienced in
years. Wireless report Mauna Loa
smoking. seismologist Perret predict
ed an eruption for June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
FIRST FIGHT, THURSDAY.
Regulars Tackle Insurgents, Kill One.
Capture One-Others Run.

Santiago, May 2s.-The first fight
between regular troops and the Negro
insurgents occurred at La Cubano, to-
day. when a detachment of regulars.
commanded by Col. Machado. attacked
a band Of rebels of whom they killed
ore and took one prisoner One sol
der was wounded.
The insurgents dispersed, abandon
ing their arms. The troops are now
actively pursuing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

The proposed increase in the insnr
anee rates of the Catholic knights
and Ladies' of Honor OF America. faA-
ed of adoption. al Wednesdays session.
Of the eleventh biennial convention on
the order at Memphis. Tenn The
raise in rates was urged IN lie report
of special committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
Wilbur Wright Slightly improved.

Dayton. Ohio, May 23.-The condi-
ton of Wilbur Wright at midnight
was slightly improved and attending
physicians were hopeful that the inn
provement would continue. The i'm
ventor has regained consciousness and
is able to recognize and speak to
members OF his family, all of whom
are at his bedside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

The Commonwealth shoe factory is
turning out 125 dozen pairs of shoes
each day and about July lst will COM
mencc on an OUTPUT of 15G dozen a
day. superintendent Terriil says the
company has a lot of orders on hand
and the prospects for a good season
are fineS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
Cobb Back in Game by Saturday.

Chicago, May 22-Tyrus Cobb, the sus-
pended Detroit star, will be back in the
game by Saturday, according to Presi-
dent Comisky of the Chicago American
club. Comisky conveyed the Information
that 10-days suspension was placed on
Cobb by the special session of the com
mission from which he returned, today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
The FIFTH BISHOP
Elected by Methodists Is Francis j.
Mcconnell of Green Castle, Ind.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 2S.-Francis J.
Mcconnell, president of De Pauw Uni
versity, Green Castle. Ind, IS the fifth
bishop to be elected at the present ses-
sion of the General Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal church. He was
elected. tonight, on the 2lst ballot by a
votes of 552, or 81 more than necessary to
elect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
GARDINER.
Mrs. AIyah EIdridge En-
tertains Moonlight Club.
Death, Thursday Morning, Of
Mrs. Mary {. Davis.
Nigh School Juniors Will Entertain
Seniors, Friday Evening.

r. c. Leighton is not only a good
merchant. honest and enterprising, but
also patriotic as his large ad. demon
strates. Let the old soldier and his
friends take notice of this fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

The Junior class of the High school
will tender a reception to the gradual :
ing class of 1872 Friday evening, in
Library hall A dance will be one of
Tie features and fine time is look
ed for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
NEGROES BURNING CANE.
Set Fire to Fields on Three Planta
tons Owned by Spaniards.

Santiago, Cuba. May PA body of
200 Negroes under the leadership of
General Estenoz set fire. today, to the
cone fields in the Esperanza, Santa
Rosa and Cervantes plantations own
ed by Spaniards. The rural guards
remained inactive as they were .un-
able to control the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
BOXING NOTES.

Harry Brewer of Kansas city out
pointed Ray Bronson of Indianapolis in
an S-round fight for the welterNeight
Thursday night. at St.
Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

Patricia, the 6-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. +. Hanley, corner
OF Danforth and Lincoln street, is i'll
with dIphtheria The attending ply
stefan pronounees II serious case.
Two other children are quarantined in
the house. btt Mr. Hanley and the
other children are in another house.
The patient was thought to be about
the same. Thursday evening, ana is
holding her own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
WATERYIAAE HIGH

Runs made-5y Conley, Penney, Walsh.
Simpson. Damren. Stolen bases-Conley.
Tapley. Simpson, Vaughn. Damren. Base
on ba1ls-0ff Damren q Struck out-By,
Case s. by Damren g. Sacrifice hit
Vaughn. Double pay-Estes and Nc
'clellan. wild pitch-Damren. Time, 40
Umpire Keaney
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Lewiston 81
WaterviIIe 2.

Lewiston, Ne, MAY 22.-Lewiston High
defeated. Waterville High in a lO-inning
game. this afternoon, Watervflle out
batted ana outfelded Lewiston, but err
rors We're costly The score:
LEWISTON HIGH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

George w. Haines of Phoenix. Ariz..
called on friends in this place, Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

Mrs. Lizzie Dearborn of this city was
elected grand Chief of honor of the
Grnnd Lodge. Degree OF Honor, juris-
diction of New England. which held its
annual convention in Portland. this
week. A Portland daily paper Of
Thursday morning, May %. in giving
tile list of officers elected, stated that
Mrs Dearborns residence is Walling-
ford, CT, which is an error, she hav-
ing been resident of this city for
many years. She has been very active
in the local lodge for long time. and
her promotion is very satisfactory to
her many friends, Julia +. Hathaway
of this city was elected a trustee for
three years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24
RELLANo CAPTURED
BY Government Troops and Madero
Now Confident of Victory.

Mexico City. May 23.--RelIano, over
which the main columns of federals
and rebels in northern Mexico fought
for more than "a hours, has fallen into
the hands of the government Gen.
HGerta so reported to the President in
telegram from Reliance. The rebels.
he said, were in full retreat northwards
pursued by his cavalry
In another telegram tho federal COM
nlander said: Il have received from
the enemy great quantities of ammu-
milton. IT is known that the enemy had
lost 500 dead The battle lasted %
hours. The artillery firing provoked a
heavy rain storm through which both
sides fought without stopping
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

now occupied by detachment of regular
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

Washington. May 2S.-Dr. H, H. Bell.
pastor of the First United Presbyteri-
an church of San Francisco, was cleo
led moderator of the 5ith General As
sembly, United Presbyterian church,
last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

At Rebel Front, Corralitos, May %. -
The rebels retreated, tonight, north of
Reilano to corralitos. IA miles away. The
federals began hurried flank move
ment at noon which caused the insur-
gents to withdraw "A few miles. AFtil.
lery fire of the rebels was continuous.
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WATERvlLLE.

Mrs. Mary kervin. =
Friends of Thomas H. Kervin of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

The remains of Mrs. Charles Kinds
We're brought II this city. Thursday
noon. and taken to Oak Grove ceme-
terry. where a prayer WAS offered at
the grave by ev. John Evans. pastor
of the. Uniyersalist church. There was
q large Attendance of friends and rel
atiycs ct the cemetery, including Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Kinds, and sons. Lee
and Harold, of Portland; the daughter.
Mrs. Elmer Lord, and husband. OF Lis
bon Fails: Mr, and Mrs, John r. Kinds
OF Pejepscot: the brother Joseph
Noyes and wife of Connecticut The
floral tributes We're numerous and
beautiful. The bearers here were her
three sons, John W. Ray of this city,
Harry and Elmer Lord
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-24

Word was received in this city
Thursday morning. of the death al
Fest Boston, Wednesday afternoon,
uf acute Indigestion. OF John M. Crane.
aged about 10 years. No man prob
ably was ever better known in Maine
than Mr.. Crane, having engaged in
the coasting trade for many years
Older residents Of the State of Maine
will remember him as a man Of ex-
ceHeIft charaeter and high standing.
During the Civil War Of 1861, he char
tered ice vessels for James l.. Chees-
man and for the government In 1865
lie commenced cbartering ice vessels
for the Knighboeker Ice co. of Phil
aslelphia. Since the year 1880 he had
charteresl nearly ell of the ice vessels
Which loaded in Maine for Southern
ports. He was born in Maine and en-
tered the office Of John s. Emery &
Co, slhe most noted ship brokers in
BostonSat tile time. After leaving the
company he commenced chartering
vessels and had been in the same line
since.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-26
1900 CHILDREN SEE
OLD SANTA CLAUS

In the Methodist church Tuesday
evening the Christmas service was at
tended by about 600 young and old.
The mountain and snow storm feat
ure proved very Interesting and the
little children all received gifts worth
while. The music was very good.
Miss Helen A. Dewey was in charge
of the ceremonies and was very sue
cessful.
The presbyte ff-'se Ind an exeep-
tionaly pleasant time at their church
and over 500 attended. The little
ones received presents from the fat
Santa. who was far seeing and miss
ed none. The musical features and
cantata were very good.
At the Christian church the
Christmas tree and the holiday spirit
kept all of the people present in a
jolly mood and the long program was
carried through successfully. 1t has
proven the most successful Christmas
in the city's history in many ways
and there can be no complaint.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-26
NEEDY FAMILIES OF CITY
Enjoy A MERRY CHRISTMAS
DEGREE WILL BE
CONFERRED ON
REVEREND SETTER

Dr. Charles r. Setter. pastor OF
the First Methodist church of this
city, will be honored by the degree of
doctor of divinity being conferred
upon him by Denver university at the
commencement exercises next June.
This announcement was made to Rev.
Setter last evening at the home of
Sen. Horace T. DeLong where he and
the official family of the church were
invited to receive the notification.
The news was q complete snrprise
to Mr.. Setter. When the moment
came after brief address, by Mr.. De
Long for the announcement to be
made he asked Rev Eugene Smith.
Rev. j. j. Lace and Rev. Setter to
stand up and in reading the formal
letter of notification from Chancellor
Buchtel he carefully avoided non
tioning TO whom the honor was to be
conferred until the last moment when
he said, and this letter is addressed
tc Rev. Charles f. Setter
The recipient of the high honor
was taken completely abaek ut the
notification and was at a loss to eN-
press his proper appreciation. How
ever. he did respond as gracefully as
possible under the circumstances to
the happy address of presentation.
Sen. De Long had the honor "A few
years ago of notifying Rev. ID. D..
Forsyth, the former pastor of the
church, of the degree which was con-
ferred upon him by the same insritu-
tion.
Besides the officers of the church
and their escorts there We're a few
invited guests at the five clock
!, ,Ghristmas dinner which preceded the
presentations.
The occasion was also the twenty-
fifth wedding anniversary of the lie
Longs and William A. Marsh took the
opportunity to present the couple
with solid silver set from the
churc hand friends. 1t was a very
happy occasion and was deeply ap-
preciated by both Sens tor De Long
and his family and their many
friends.