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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
BAoERALL n3TEs.

How are you going to beat Walter
johnson when the tan looks no bigger
than a pea as il whizzes hy?' were
the words of ] Franklin Baker Of
homerun fame after he game in Phil
ade lphia last Wednesday, in which the
senators beat the Athletics after a Bit
ter struggle by a score of To o Ra-
ker only voiced the opinion of dozens
Iof other players who have stood up
this year before the great p tcher.
only to realize their hopeless Impotence
with the bat before his remarkable
speed and sharp. breaking curves.
Bill Dahlens Brooklyn team is be-
ginning te loom up rs the sensation of
the National League. On two DAYS last
week it was Il case of-Giants lose
Yankees lose, Superbas win, setting all
precedent topssturvy There may be
anothar story tn tell when the Chicago
Cubs arrive tomorrow to do battle on
Ebhets Field, but judging from the
way the team has been going even
Johnny Evers and his lighting crew
may. strike a snag. 1t is a long time
since the loyal fans of Brooklyn have
been reused To such q high pitch, and il
the Snperbas can continue as they
have begun everybody across the
bridge viii be going about with his
hat 10 Ebbets."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
FOR LANGLEY.
Scientists Pay Tribute to
Memory Of Aviator.
Present Medals 10 CuTtiss and
EiIteI al Washington.
Exhibition Of Flying Boats Before
Army and Navy Men.

Washington, May f.-Seventeen years
ago. TO-DAY. n model of tho heavier
than air dying machine took wings from
a secluded spot on the Potomac, flew
moro than a mile under its own steam
and marked the beginning of new era
in aviation. It's inventor. Prof. Samuel
f. Langley, continued his experiments
to build a machine that would carry Il
man and finally died of 4 broken heart
some of his friends say, because of the
ridicGle beaped upon him because he
thought he could invent living ma
chine.
But today at the Smithsonian Insti-
tute a group of scientists, whose
names are known TO the world. gath
cred to unVeil Il tablet to his memory
as the father Of advanced aviation and
to present medals to Glenn II. Curtis
and GGstaye E.iffel, who have carried
on the work Langley left off. Curtigs
WAS. presented by Ambassador Jusser-
nd and received the mccall for EiNei.
Later, at the Army War College. an
exhibition of living boats was given.
Army and navy officers carrying on
tie Development of aviation were pres
ent and many of the notables of
Washington life came to pay homage
te the memory of Langley
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Is 1t Smithers
Or Mccormick :?

Searsport. Me. May 6.-tSpeciaD.-
Further developments in the case of
the body found in the Penobacot river
near Winterport, may deepen the
mystery. Coroner Nye has hear
from Undertaken Tobin of Dorches-
ter, Mass, who spoke for the sister
of John Smithers. believing the dead
man to he her missing brother In
structions were to identify the body
and forward /, To Dorchester, for bu-
rial.
The coroner phoned to A. w. Tib-
belts, Miliinoehet, whose name WAS
found on a slip of paper in the dead
mans pocket. and was given "A ne"
line of thought. Mr.. Tibbetts believes
that Smithers is still living but that
another man, William O. Mccormick,
is missing. He claims that he could
identify either of the two men.
Tibbetts will come to SearsPdft,
Wednesday morning. and if he iden
titles the body as that sof Smthers IL
will be sent. Wednesday afternoon, 10
Dorchester.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
BOXING NOTES.

Al Schubert and Kid Anderson have
been matched 10 box in brooklyn,
next Friday night.
The bout booked for New York be-
tween Mike Gibbons and Dave kurtz
has been postponed until next Friday.
Kid Williams, the Baltimore BAN
tam, who many think can defeat
Champion Coulon, has been matched
to box Young Diggins in Baltimore,
May IA.
Promoter Gibson of New York is
trying to get Eddie Campi of CALI
fornia to come to New York and
meet Kid Williams. If Campi will not
accept, the offer will be made to
Champion Johnny Coulon.
The Dorchester Club of Boston will
hold an amateur boxing tournament.
next Friday evening. The open
classes will be 10S, 1l5 and 1875 pounds
Entries should be made to II. c. Nc
Grath, 33 fremont street.
Dan (Porky) Flynn is still in Cali
fornia waiting for bout. The other
day, Tom Jones, manager of Jess
Willard, asked Flynn to become Will
lards sparring partner. Flynn wise
ly told Jones that he was no spar
ring partner, but wanted a bout with
Willard. Jones then stopped talking
with Flynn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
BOWDOlN.

Miss Carris Gray was in this vieini-
ty. Monday.
A NJ. Brown was in this section of
the town, Sunday, calling on friends.
John Small Of Lisbon Falls and his
sister, Mrs. George jones, from Massa :
chGsetts We're in this section of the
town, Sunday.
Mise Clara Williams from Dedham,
Mass. arrived at the home of her par
ents. Mr.. ard Mrs Melvin Williams,
Saturday returning to Dedham, Mon
day Her father is in i'll health.
Miss Jalbert is cutie ill. Her sister
from Lewiston is with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ross from LIS
bon Center were the gut SITS of MIR. and
Mrs. Fred Roberts. Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams and
children of Lisbon were the Sunday
guests of their parents. AIR. and Mrs.
Melvin Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Sheriff MOultOn to
Appeal to Court.

Portland. Me-. May 6.-Sheriff Lew
is w Moulton of Cumberland county,
one of the sheriffs about to be re-
moved from office, al the request Of
the. Legislature. has Informed his sue
cessor, Everett G.. Scully, that he will
proceed in the courts in what may
be termed a friendly suit To have a
judicial decree as to who is legally
sheriff of the county. He has eX-
plained freely to Mr.. Scully that this
proceeding will he what is known as
quo warranto. or by what authority.
Sheriff Moulton explained that this
suit will be based on the exceptions
taken by his attorneys during the
hearing before the Legislature at Au-
gusta. Advantage was taken at every
stage of the proceedings, it will be
recalled to the courts Announce
ment was made by counsel that such
action would be taken in the event of
a vote for removal.
The proceedings will begin, soon
after the new sheriff takes office and
will be heard by a single justice and
will 60 to the law court which Will
meet in July. Arguments at that term
would imply a decision late in the
summer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
More Formidable
Plans for Suffrage,

Washington, May 6.-When members
OF the Senate womans Suffrage COM
mittee reached their offices. today. they
discovered awaiting them formid-
allie resolution demanding that the
committee report Immediately reso-
luton amending the Constitution as
To grant to women the right of suf-
frage.' The resolution was adopted
st the Suffrage mass meeting in New
y ork, saturday. 1t was brought back
personally by the Washington women
who took part in that affair
While the crusade to get immediate
results will be continued, the SufTrag-
cites, il was made known, today. are
preparing for more formidable as
sault on Congress when ii reconvenes
Mrs. Lawrence Lewis. Jr., of Phila-
delphia Will arrive within n few days
to make the preliminary arrangements
for the annual convention of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage AS
sociation, next December. Although
the date is somewhat distant, il was
declared the early preparations for
the gathering We're for the purpose of
insuring one of the greatest gatherings
of advanced women" the country has
seen.
A large delegation from here will at
tend the Suffrage parade to be held in
Baltimore, May 81. Plans for the dele
cation We're laid, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Obscure Street Named for
Maine in Washington.
Guernesy Objects and Requests
Congress 10 Change.
Thoroughfare Three Blocks Long.
Action Is Deferred.

Washington, May eff a grateful
government desires to honor a great
State like Maine it must not do so by
naming after it three -bl9cks-lons
avenue in an obscure pert of the nat
tional capital. This view is taken by
Representative Guernsey OF Maine,
who has asked Congress to instruct the
commissioners of the District of, Co.
lumbia to strike from the list of av-
enues," the name of that thorough
fare lying between Third and Sixth
streets, Southwest, and bearing the
name of his State,
Il don't care what they call the ave
nue." said Mr.. Guernsey with some as
perkity. But | don't want it called
after the great Pine Tree common
wealth.
If the government does not desire TO
homer Maine in better fashion, he add
cd. all wen and good, but he expressed
the belief that the states name should
be given to u thoroushfare that would
be an honor t3 it. Action has been de
ferrSd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
200 School Children
Strike atCambridge.

Cambridge. Mass, May 1.-THE
youngest strike ever held in New
England took place at the Ellis CRAM
mar school, today. when 200 children,
ranging from TO If years. refused
To take up their lessons until the
school hours We're re-arranged.
a procession of more than hum
dred marched To another school and
stopped ~ or 80 pupils. who were
about to enter there. The striking
pupils made noisy demonstration,
and several police officers were nee
essary To subdue their ardor.
The present school day consists Of
two sessions. The children want only
one. and the strike leaders concede an
extra Is minutes of attendance in
making their demands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Eleven Smallpox
Cases at WOODSOCket.

Woonsochet, r. L. MAY G-Eleven
cases of smallpox are quarantined At
III Hope street, this city, III the ten
ement Of Ovide DUBOIS Ten of the Sc
have developed since Aprp IS. when
Urselle Berni4r, brother-in-law II
Dubois was found 10 have the dis
ease in severe form. The other pa
tents, all of whom, owing TO prompt
vaccination at the time. have the dis
ease in a modified form. These are
Dubois ana wife, their five children
and three children of Louis Dubois.
brother al ovide Bernier's mother is
the only occupant Of the tenement not
down with the disease. Forty people
in ali are quttrantined in the house.
DR. William G. Munroe, the citys
health officer does not anticipate fur
thcr spread of the disease.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
UMPIRE OWENS FIRED.
Takes in Gambling House and Pres.
Lynch Promptly Takes His Scalp.

New York, May 6.-President Lynch
of the National League announced, to-
night, that he had dismissed Umpire
G. B. Owens for violation Of rules o.
department. The violation allege I
consisted in entering a gambling re-
sort. In making the announcement,
President Lynch said:
''Umpires in the National League by
their department on and off the ball
field are supposed to add dignity to
their positions as representatives of
the league. They are backed up by
the President i'm the discharge of their
duties and in order to gain and hal
the respect of the players, the press
and the public it is most essential that
their conduct at all times be above
reproaeh.
'Mr. Owens by his actions, has for
feited the right to the protection az
fordQd him ty the PRESIDENT OF the
lea sisez and fer the good of the game
he is discharged
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Willi"m T. Smart. who has been
postmaster of the Lewiston Office for
~ years. has rendered his resignation
Ia take effect, June 90, OF as soon
thereafter as the department may care
e aet Menander bennett of Lewiston
ii iG expected, viii be Smart's success
scr. Atr. Smart has been in poor health
fer several months and his resignation
has been rendered at this time. tliat ne
ina5 as early as possible be relieved
Of the business cares OF the efliee and
take q much needed resi- Fer some
time it has been the advice of his ply
sieian ard close friends that he have
complete relaxation from the BUSINESS
responsibilities believing that his
health would greatly benefit thereby
The Bangor News announces that
there vas widely circulated rumor in
that city, Monday, to the effect that
Sheriff Emerson was to bring que
warranto proceedings in the case of
his removal as it is said Sheriff Moul-
ton intends To do in Cumberland eoun-
~. The News story said that the re-
port was that the Proceedings were Il
be brought against Governor Haines
on rho ground that the sheriffs, having
been elected by the people, cannot le-
sally be removed except by vote of
the people. OF course the News in
formation could not be correct, ar at
least. it is inconeeivahle that any
lawyer would advise a client TO that
effect although there is nothing To
hinder an equity suit under the quo
warranto being brought by the ousted
sheriff against his successor in office
When Sheriff Emerson was questioned
as to his purpose in the matter, he
said: Il expect to serve until my sue
ccssor qualities and then retire. !
guess that's all thcre is to il.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Asks OVerturn
In Philippines.

Washington, May 6.-''The conduct of
Secretary Worcester is Il new evidence
that prompt action should be taken to
relieve every one of the members or the
Philippine Commission. from the govern
or general down. quoted Manuel QUE
zon resident commissioner Of the Phil
ppines in protest filed, today. with
Secretary Garrison against MIR. Worees-
ter's statement that slavery exists in the
islands. Residence Commissioner Earn
shaw of the Philippines joined in the
statement.
Mr.. Quezons letter says that if slavery
exists in the Philippines. tue Philippine
Commission alone is responsible for the
lack of proper legislation Ito punish this
inhuman. savage crime
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Shipping News.

Bangor Me, May 6.-Arrived:
Schooner Andrew Neblnger, New
York
Sailed: Schooner John Il. Caring
ton, Providence.
Rockland, Me, May 6.-Arrivel:
schooners j. Siamprey. New York
Northern Light, Bangor; Sarah Reed,
Calais.
Boothbay Harbor Me. May G.-Ar-
rived and sailed: Schooner Sadie A.
kimball, Portland for Bar Harbor.
Boston May arrived: Schooner
Georgietta: Sullivan, Me- Qattter
yesterday.
Sailed: Schooners John J. Payson;
san Juan, p. r.; Ruth e. Merrill
Hampton Roads; Freddie Eaton,
Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Greek Assassin
Jumps to Death,

Athens, Greece. May 6.-Aieko Schinas,
who assassinated King George of Greece,
March Is, at Saloniki. committed suicide.
this morning, by fiinging himself out of
a window of the police station In that
city.
Schinas, who was native of the town
of Nolo, Thessaly, killed the King by
firing point blank into his back while he
was walking along the streets of Saloni-
ki accompanied by an aide-de-camp. He
gave as an explanation of the crime that
in 1911. he had applied for assistance at
the Kings palace and had been driven
away by an aide-de-camp.
y, few days ago the doctors examined
Sehinas and announced that he was suf-
ferng from tuberculosis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
HRENToN GRANTED DIVORCE
From Wife at Hartford, Ct-Rockland
Man Figures in Case.

Hartford, Conn, May 6.-Rey.
Cranston Brenton. a Trinity College
professor, is granted decree of di-
vorce from Mrs Elizabeth A Curtis
Brenton In n decision by Judge Mar
Gus H. Holcomb of the superior court.
filed, this afternoon. Frof Brenton is
given custody of their 7year-old son.
Jonathan &. Brenton. The case was
heard recently by Judge Holcomb in
chambers.
Mrs.. Brenton brought the original
suit for divorce, alleging desertion,
and her husband filed a cross bill
naming Frederick e. Homan OF Rock
land, Me, as correspondent. Core
spondence between Mrs. Brenlon and
Mr.. Homan formed great part Of
the evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
Boston Has Three
Three=AIarm Fires.

Boston, May 6.-Three three-alarm fires
caused a loss of over 100000, this after
noon and tonight. Tho most serious loss
was at the warehouse of Prescott & Co.,
Congress street, where 10000 worth of
Kitchen furniture much of which had
been packed for shipment, Went up i'll
smoke
Much valuable mahogany was destroy
ed by fire in the lumber yard o.
Palmer & Parker in the Charlestown dis
trict. tonight The loss there was s25. .Vo0
Immediately after the all-out had been
sounded for the lumber yard fire. anotn-
en- threatening blaze was discovered in a
freight house of the Boston & Maine In
Charlestown. II caused a loss of $50 900
burning several freight ears as well as
the freight house. The freight house fire
is thought to have been incendiary
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07

Weston Arey, an employee of the Rock
land, Thomaston & Camden Street Rail-
way, was killed by electric current, Mon
day afternoon, while painting a street
light pole at Roekport. He continued to
breathe family until at night but per-
sisted efforts failed to revive him. John
Ward, fellow workman, found Mr.. Arey
lying on the cross arms of the pole UNI
conscious. He lowered him to the ground
with a rope. and for more than three
hours physicians worked yainly to revive
him. Mr.. Arey was 20 and resident OF
Rockport. He is survived by his wife
to whom he was married only a few
months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
DI D
ANDROSCOGGIN. A

ANDROSCOGGlN.
Aubilrn-May .. Miss Hattie Luella
Merrill. aged AZ years.
CUMBERLAND.
Portland-May |, George A. Callahan.
formerly of Lewiston: May 3. Daniel T.,
Mullin; May 2. Charles b. Willis. AGED So
years; Ernest $. Maybelry, aged 10 years.
FRANKLIN.
New Vineyard-Apri q, Alvin S. Gray,
aged 73 years. II months. q DAYS
Wiitou-April 49, Miss Ella Trefethen,
aged IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
BORN.
ARoosTooK.

.Ashland--April %, to the wife of peley
Mccormack of Ashland. a daughter.
FRANKLIN.
Strong-April %. 10 the wife of B. T.
Hammond, a daughter; April p, to the
wife of Bradford Beal, a SON
SOMERSET. :
New Portland-April 25, to the wife of
George Stafford, son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07

Lawson Robertson Of the irish-Am-
eriean A G. of New York is fgut ing
on making up a relay team that will,
he thinks. lreak the existing four
mile record TO snithereens. He plans
to have Hannes kulehmainen, Il.
tIales. the Irish champion, Abel kiviat.
and Mel Sheppard on the team, If
Mel can get into shape to do hiss
best running. this summer. The Corn
ell teams IL tcord of l1m T5s, whilt-
good. should not he a hard nut -
crack for such team as Robertson
hopes to get together, We could get
up a team right here in New England
that would make the dust fly. What
Kind Of team do YOU think Norman
Taller. Oscar Hedluad, Jimmy Powers
and Dick Keith would make?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
FENoESC0T.

Raneor-May 4, Frank Z. Fleming,
aged rs years: May g. Alfred Marshall
French, aged 3 yetrs 3 months; May .
Olof Johnson. aged 80 Years, | month.
Newpni't-N'illam Downs. formerly OF
keuduskeag, aged 80 years.
Holden May ., Hannah Pond, aged Is
years, / month"; I days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07

Bnth-May /, Mary L. Preston, former
ly of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-05-07
KENNERlt0


Waterville-Apri 27.Lester 4. Keyes of
Chestervilie aged u years.
KNOX
Thema ston-April 20, Mrs. Emma st,
Clair Cole. aged 63 years
Roekiand-May /, Mrs. Rhoda c. Nor
ton, aged 6S years
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-07-15
RecIaiminu the Batture.

Several days since The Caucasian
made plain why the city should moi
give to Hedrick & Cochran a mo-
nopoly of reclaiming the batturt
property. We pointed out that
whatever plan proposed must be
submitted to The United States en-
gineer at Vicksburg for his approval
and then for the endorsement OF the
auI horities at Washington.
Our position is that if the battur4
is to be reclaimed the engineering
can be done by the city's engineer
which would save to the city tht
Is per cent promised to Hedrick &
Cochran.
But the more serious part of this
reclaining is: Who is to pay for the
work? How much will ii cost? Has
the city the money to spare? Is 1t
wise to spend money for the re
claiming OF the batture when thf
limited money at the command OF
the city is needed on its streets and
for purposes visible and indispen-
sable?
Besides, the proposed contract
with Hedrick & Cochran is not in
accordance, with the requirements
of the charter of the city and there
fore could not be binding in law.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-07-15
An Auto Wrecked

Monday afternoon about 6 O'Clock
r. Rctter's auto was wrecked on
Texas avenue, corner Reynolds, by
colliding with a car of The Union
Depot line. The auto was beng
driven by Ernest Catelena, aged IL
years, an employe of Retter's city
bakery. Retter, the proprietor, was
not at his chop when Catalena with
w. NJ. Pearce undertook to deliver
orders for bread. On reaching the
avenue crossing from Reynolds
street the boy failed in his control
Of the motor. The occupants OF the
auto jumped and escaped with but
slight injuries.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-07-15
COTTON CROP.
Distinct Improvement but WccviI
Damage in Mississippi.

The second report on the cotton
crop Of 1913 Of the Times-Democral
is submitted as condensed:
/. Distinct Improvement has been
the rule, the weather having been
almost ideal for cultivation and
growth.
2. There has been no lack of labor
and the fields have consequently
been worked to the maximum.
3. Complaints Of boil weevil come
from several States and the reports
from certain districts of Mississippi
show that grave damage has already
occurFN.
L. Despite the forcing weather of
the last month, the crop is still, on
the average, somewhat late.
5. Taking the cotton belt as a
whole, the possibilities are great, i'll
either direction With perfect sea-
son from this time forward a bum
<Her crop might be expected; with a
unfavorable change in this
regard, the outturn might be sensa-
tionally small.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-07-15
Rreakina-IIn AIonotony.

Chicago Sunday Tribune: Work
ing girls go wrong out OF sheer
.monotony, asserts a woman proba-
tiOn officer in an eastern city. Work
in The factory is dull, deadenIng.
When the girl comes home after a
days toll she finds her surroundings
in the slum tenement as depressing
as those in the shop. There is no
cheerfulness about the average
home in the congested parts of big
city. The girls existence is dry and
dreary. There is no fun III her life.
She has no means for recreation ana
exercise. The nickel theater or the
cheap dalace hall that she goes to
does not refresh her. 1t merely ex-
cites her tired brain. When the eX-
citement subsidies her rundown
system remains still more ener-
waited.
Sir alfred Russell Wallace, the
English scientist, in one of his So
cial studies makes much Of the sub
ject of monotony. The persistent
Weariness Of the factory hand, he
asserts, kills all enthusiasm in him.
A person leading a life of drudgery
with nothing to relieve it will well
come anything that promises a
change, any form Of excitement, re-
gardless of its moral or immoral as
poets. "a
The various commissions and in
dividuals in this and other cities
who are now seeking TO promote the
welfare Of the working girl might
WIZ ponder over these assertions of
the woman probation officer and OF
DR.. Wallace. Sin finds strong foot
hold where there is no chance for
legitimate fun The morals of work
ling girls will take care of themselves
if society will make the lives OF
these girls less monotonous, if it
will provide them with recreation
and amusement facilities which viii
both exercise and rest their nerves
Instead of merely exciting them
and, all too frequently, openly sug-
gesting the unWholesome and i'm
/ moral.