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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Late Sports.
FLEMING GLOVER
BOUT FOR MAY IA
is POSTPONED

Promoter E. w. Hanks announced
late Tuesday night that the Fleming
Glover bout which was to have been
pulled off Thursday night, May Ia, at
City hail. Augusta, had been post
poned. the action having become ne
cessary because of the fact that Flem-
ing is not in condition by reason of
being unable to make the required
weight, 142 pounds, by the time set
for the bout
Mr.. Hanks saw Fleming Tuesday as
the latter passed through Augusta on
his way to New York. where he goes
to train, and Fleming expressed his
confidence in being able to get down
to weight, SO that although Mr..
Hanks regrets disappointing the pa
irons of the game, he feels that the
disappointment will be but Temporal
ry and that he will be able to an
nounce another date for the boys
within a week or 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
BECKER TRIAL
Continued from Page one)

gunner were there, but were frighten-
ed off by man they thought was a
detective.
IT told Becker about it," said Rose,
He was mad. He said: That detec-
tive stuff is all bunk. Didn't tell you
not to be afraid? Do the job in front of
a policeman; it makes no difference.
Break into his house and get him if
necessary; but get him and croak
him. and do it quick! - Rose explain
ed how he obtained for Becker an
affidavit on the Sunday night before
the murder from Dora Gilbert, Ro-
senthaps first wife, to be used ito
blacken Hermans character"
When he told Becker that he had
the affidavit, said the witness. Becker
said: I'm glad you've got it. Now
get Rosenthal off the earth and every
thing will be all right"
Automobile Broke Down
Coming down to the night of the
murder, Rose told how an automobile
containing WALTON and Schepps and
himself broke down in front of Tom
Sharkey's cafe and how he had tele-
phoned to the Cafe Boulevard for
Harlem got Dago Frank and return
ed down town to Webber's poker
rooms. After a while, Weber, Dago
Frank, Gyp the Blood, Whitley Lewis
and Lefty Louis left the rooms. Twen-
ty minutes later a crowd rushed in
and Rose learned that Rosenthal had
been murdered.
Becker Expresses Pleasure
He called Becker on the telephone.
Becker said, according to the witness:
Good boy, that's fine work. You wait
for me, I'll be down town as soon as
l can get there"
Rose said he met Becker an hour
later. The lieutenant told him he had
been to the West 47th street police
station and there had seen Rosen-
that's body. District Attorney Whit
man also was there. Becker said: IF
Whitman hadn't been there I'd have
cut the squealing - tongue out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

Portland, Me-, May Eat the an
nual meeting of the Missionary So
ciety of the Episcopal diocese of
Maine tonight the following officers
were elected: President, Bishop Rob-
ert Goldman; secretary, Rev. George
B. Nicholson, Waterville; treasurer,
Charles B. Clarke, Portland; board
mebers. Rev. Robert w. Plant, Gar
diner, Rev. Thomas Burgess, Angus
ia; Robert H. Gardiner, Gardiner;
Henry v. B. Nash, Wiscasset.
While the regular annual session of
the Protestant Episcopal diovese of
Maine will open tomorrow morning in
Cathedral hall, the annual meeting of
the Cathedral Chapter and that of the
Maine Episcopal Missionary Society
was held tonight in connection
with the diocesan convention pro-
gram. This afternoon at 8, the Board
of Missions, which is the executive
committee of the Missionary Society,
held its session in the bishops house.
Bishop Robert Goldman, d. D. pre-
sided. At this session matters relat-
ing to the work of the society received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Cabinet Is Optimistic
After Conference with
Pres. Wilson Tuesday

Washington, May 12.-Expressions
of confidence that mediation would be
successful in averting war between
the United States and Mexico came
from several members of the cabinet
today after President Wilson had dis
eussed the whole situation with his Of
fetal family.
The President is decidedly hopeful.
He is anxious that no untoward Incl
dents or indiscrete act on the part of
any of the forces in Mexico would de-
velop to cloud the horizon when the
mediation conferences begin at Niaga-
IA Falls next Monday.
Secretary Bryan explained at length
to the three South American media
tors in a conference late in the day
that the lighthouse on Lobos island
had not been seized in any military
sense, that the keepers were free to
come and go. but the American navy
had undertaken to keep the lights
burning as a protection to the worlds
navigation. Mr.. Bryan told the medi-
ators also that the navy and war de-
partments were seeking to learn the
facts concerning the arrest of the five
South Americans accused of "sniping
at American forces during the land
ing at Vera Cruz and that a report
would be made probably tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
FederalS EvaCuate '
Before Rebel Attack

On Board U. S. S. California, Mazae-
land, Mexico, May u.-By Wireless "a
San Diego, Cal, May 12.-Mexican FED
eral troops defending San Bias, sea-
port half way between Mazatlan and
Manzanillo, have evacuated the town.
1t is understood they We're ordered by
Huerta to proceed to Mexico City -
strengthen the force there. 1t is boz
lieved the troops at other points on tha
west coast will be ordered to the capita,
Americans in the Yaqui valley, reaS-
sured by the cordial attitude of the Con-
stitutionalists, have decided to remain oI
their ranches. General Obregon Is said
Ito have guaranteed protection.
Walter Neal, an American wounded b
Federals recently near Ell Favor mine.
is now safe with his family aboard the
cruiser Maryland at Manzanillo Accord
ing to wireless message received to-
day from that vessel. Neal confir1se$
the report of an attack on the mina
April 26 and the killing of C. B. Hoadley.
an American, and of G. E. Williams, an
Englishman. Desultory fighting contii,f
ues at Mazatlan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Sagadafoc County Supreme Court
COnyenes at Bath==JustiCe Spear

w Jennings Patron, the petitioners at
torney. Today Walter 5. Glidden of this
city appeared for Mr.. Patron in asking
that the petition for appeal be granted.
Attorney General Scott Wilson of Port
land and Frank L. Staples of this city
appear for the estate, Of which Mr..
Spears only sister, Mrs. Myra Spear
Dean of Dorchester, Mass. is admins
tratrix.
Prayer was offered by Rev. David L.
Wilson of Central Congregational church
and the grand jurymen We're sworn as
follows: w. Scott Shorey of Bath, As
bury G. Bailey of Woolwich, Fred II.
Brigham of Phippsburg, Thomas NJ. Blu
ker of Bath. Alfred L. Coombs of West
Bath, William r. Donnell of Bath, Nor
man Fl. Fairclough of Richmond, George
L. Harris OF Phippsburg, Nathaniel Howe
of Georgetown, L. Grant Hulse OF Bow
doinham, w. p. w. Purinton of Tops
ham, Ira w Robinson of Bath, Daniel
P Stewart of Richmond, Herbert E. Will
liams and Herbert C. Wright Of Bath.
The traverse juries were drawn as fol-
lows:
First-Frank K. Jack of Bowdoinham
foreman; Joseph ]. Gaubert of Richmond,
Charles B. Furber of Bath, James W.
Coombs of Bath, Mark w. Se%all of
Bath, Fred l. Hall of Topsham, George
a. Oliver of Phippsburg, Joseph L. Fos-
ter of Topsham, L. II. Lamoreau of
Bowdoinham, H. E, Brown of West Bath,
Rothen Douglas of Bowdoinham and
Jesse P Bailey of BoWdoin.
Seeond-Charles A. Hartman of Bath,
foreman; William e. Tarr of Bowdoin
Louis NJ. Lavoie of Topsham William o.
Given of Bath Mark T. Costello of Rich
mond, James R. Allen of Woolwich.
George A. Dickinson of Bath, Albert Ka-
kin of Bath Loring C. Gilman of Phipps-
burg, Wilbur A Freeman of Arrowsic,
Asa C. Hathorne of Woolwich, John A
Steadman of Georgetown.
Supernumerary-Edw C. Harlow of
Richmond
Among the out-of-town lawyers attend
ing were Benedict F. Maher and Sanford
L. Fogg of Augusta, William T. Hall,
Henry R. Drew and Charles D. Newell
of Richmond Parker P. Burleigh of
Houlton and L. r. Walton of Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Elects Missionary Officers

attention, and any recommendation
there acted upon was reported at the
meeting at s tonight.
This morning at Z Holy Communion
was celebrated in the Cathedral
church of st. Luke by Bishop Goldman.
Morning prayer followed at in EN-
manuel chapel in the cathedral, these
two appointments being the regular
ones of the cathedral, but mentioned
on the convention program to give
any desiring to attend notice of the
same.
The annual meeting of the Cathe-
dral Chapter this evening at Z in Ca
thedral hall was of much interest.
Reports of the various missionary
pastors and their fields were heard at
the meeting of the Missionary So
ciety and plans for the future were
made. The sessions are open to the
public.
Tomorrow morning Holy Communion
will be celebrted at Z, and morning
prayer at g. At $50 the annual con-
vention will convene in Cathedral
hall. At 1, luncheon for the clergy and
lay delegates will be served in the
bishops house, and the convention will
re-convene at 2.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
DECLARES NEWSPAPER
CALLING AS SACRED
AS The MINISTRY

Lawrence, Kan, May 12.-The news
paper profession is as sacred call
ing as the ministry, in the opinion of
DIR. Washington GLADDEN. of Columbus,
Ohio. as expressed in an address
made before hundreds of newspaper
men here today at the National News
paper Conference being conducted by
the University of Kansas
Other speakers on today's program
were: H. F. Harrington of the Ohio
State Journal and VIII Irwin, a mag
azine writer A paper by Frank b.
Noyes Of Washington, D. c., presi-
dent of The Associated Press, on
Press Association Work was read.
Dr.. GLADDEN. decried what he re-
ferred to as a tendency of some news
papers toward habits of exaggera-
ton and the exploitation of crime,
vice and scandal. He outlined four
great tasks for American journalism
In the performance of which he said
it might aid in purifying and invigor-
ating public opinion.
First. to teach people to avoid exag-
geration and violent speech and to
cultivate moderate and rational modes
of expression.
Second. to resist the tendencies
which dementalize democracy and
which substitute the mob mind for
the deliberate habit.
Third, TO hold the popular Judgment
firmly 10 the truth that character ana
manhood and not money and popular
ity are the central values of human
existence.
Fourth, TO turn the thoughts Of men
more and more from the negative vir-
ture of detecting and exposing the
evil TO the positive yirture of discern
ing and praising the good
Il know OF some newspapers" said
Or. GLADDEN., that are doing much to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
MEXICO REFUGEE
AT VIEWPOINT, R. [,

Newport, r. l., May Leicester ID
Peckham, former Newporter, but for
10 years a resident of Mexico, arrived
here this morning. He was one of tho
refugees landing in New orleans from
Vera Cruz. Placed under arrest while
serving as an engineer in sugar ANIL
at Motzorongo above Vera Cruz, he
was taken to Cordoba, where he wan
imprisoned with many other Ameris
cans and finally sent to Vera Cruz.
He says the Mexicans claimed they
were taking the Americans into cHs.'
tody for their safety but he considers
that if left in the community whers
he had lived he would not have beer
harmed The experience while under
the protection OF Huerta's soldiers was
one he does not care to repeat. He was.
not even allowed time to go to his
house for his watch,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

bring to earth a reign of good will.
They are disposed to discern the good
and rejoice in it, they cultivate
gracious speech and kindly judgment
of their fellow men and yet 1 fear
that it is true that in collecting and
presenting the news of the day the
habit which so largely prevails of fix
ing the attention upon evil of society,
of keeping the seamy side of life up
permost, of exploiting crime and vice
and scandal, furnishes to quite too
large an extent the common notion of
the function of Journalism
A large part of the day was given
to discussions of news associations
and questions pertaining to member
ships in the same. Charles H. Grasty,
editor of the Baltimore Sun, is to adj
dress the aditors tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

ed The garrison moved it was declar-
ed in the direction of Mexico CITY,
the inference being given that Huerts
was drawing in available troops to as
sist him in maintaining himself in
the capital. II
Acapulco, Pacific coast port d.
rectly south of the City of Mexico, WIS
the scene of fighting between a Feds
eral garrison understood to be aboueI
400 men strong, and rowing bands or
Zapatista adherents, whose field Or
operations covers the intervening
mountainous regian.
The alarm evoked here by the moves
ment of Zapta in the direction of Mex
leo City and his threats against inhab-
itants of the capital continued TO abate
in the bsence of confirmatory news
from Mexico City.
Huerta in No Immediate Danger
Dispatches received in diplomatic quar-
ters during the day made no mentich
either of Zapata or of the military mob
uprising against Huerta which had been
reported imminent, and one message re-
ceived from legation at Mexico City
in response to a direct inquiry stated ex..
plicitly that no immediate danger In
either direction was apprehended.
The facts giving the details regarding
the maintaining of the light on Lobos
island have been received from Admiral
| Badger and offered a possible explanatiol
of the impression received by Huerta
that we had actually taken possession
of the island. The dispatch said:
Referring departments midnight Su2-
day determined that the only thing that
could be construed as occupation of L6-
Dos island was that lighthouse keeper
when leaving light was prevened from
| taking away with him certain essential
parts of light machinery and for per-
sonaI protection of light keeper ne was
given by Commanding Officer Tanning q
certificate that light was taken by force.
1.-THE operation of this light is consid-
cred of greatest Importance to all ves-
sells on this coast"
Another diplomatic question that gava
much concern to the officials was the
Intervention of the mediators in the caya
of the South American "snipers'' whu
| fired at the American soldiers as they
were being landed at Vera Cruz. Theft
explanation to Secretary Bryan wal
that General Huerta had requested then
| to request the release Of these men OF,
the ground that they had been arrested
in Mexican territory. AS an admission
of the right of the medators to submit
such a demand on this basis might easily
( involve such delicate questions as res.
| ognition of the Huerta governments 10,
| gal existence Secretary Bryan aanounc,
! ed that he had decided to make a thot-
ough investigation TO learn the facts be,
fore acting in the case. Meanwhile tbs
/ five men remain under arrest at General
/ Funston's headquarters awaiting trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
SECOND SESSION OF
SkCADAHOC PROBATE
COURT At BATH, NE,

. Bath. Me-, May 12.-(SpeciaD.-The
following business was done at the
second session of the May term of
the Sagadahoc county probate court
today. Judge James s. Lowell presid-
ing:
Guardian appointed-William w.
Robinson of Bath, guardian of Caro-
line Louise Robinson of Bath, mi
nor.
Will allowed-J. Frank Morse, late
of Phippsburg, Frederick j. Morse of
East Orange, n. j., executor.
Wills filed-Marion Thompson, late
of Bath, no executor named; John
Landers, late of Bath, Kate Landers
Dickinson, executrix named.
Administration granted-Estate OF
John C. King to Gordon f. Preble,
surviving partner, to settle partner
ship estate.
Accounts allowed-Final account of
George F. Theobald, late of Richmond;
final account of Carrie C. Rideout,
administrative of John p. Wilson, late
of Bowdoinham; final account of
Charles L. Hutchinson, ct al, eXecu-
tors estate of Ursula Cushman, late
of Bath.
Account filed-First and final ac-
count of Alonzo Purinton, executor.
estate of Antoinette t. Snow, late of
Bowdoin.
Inventories filed-Estate of Charlotte
c. Ortiz, late of Phippsburg, by Geo.
f. Hughes executor; estate of Caro-
line d. Robinson, late Of Bath, by
William w. Robinson, ct al, execu-
tors; estate of Abbie c. Langam of
Richmond, n. C. M, by Charles NJ.
Jack, guardian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

and hung 1t up on a telegraph pole as
a warning to other squealers.'
Rose described how Becker gave
him $1,000 to pay the boys for leaving
town. Becker told him, he went on, to
instruct the gunner to scatter and
keep under cover for a few days.
Concluding his testimony Rose gave
the details of the manner in which he
remained in hiding in a friends home
until he determined it would be better
for him to go to police headquarters
and surrender. He told also of sign
ing an affidavit for Becker's lawyer
in which he swore he had loaned the
$500 to Rosenthal to help him open
a gambling house. In this affidavit
Rose swore, he borrowed the money
from the friend at whose house he
hid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

Bath, Ne, May 12.-(speciaD.-Sagada-
hoe county supreme court convened here
today with Associate Justice Albert N.
Spear presiding. While it does not look
Ike a busy term, there are several cases
scheduled for trial
Unless settlement is reached before
tomorrow morning, the case of the Maine
Water Co. against the Benedict-Manson
Marine Co. of New Haven CT, and the
Cornell Steamboat Co. of New York, will
go to trial.
This emanates from an accident to the
rlafntif's water main under the Kenne-
bec river on July S, 1918. the plaintiffs
claiming that the anchor of the three
masted schooner Helen Benedict fouled
the water pipe, tearing out couple
lengths. The vessel was being towed by
the tug Seguin owned by the Cornell
Steamboat Co., and so it has been de-
cided to try both cases at once Dam
ages of $1,000 are sought. Frank l.. Sta
niles of this city appears for the Maine
Water Co. in each case. with Edward c.
plummer as counsel for the Benedict
Mason Marine Co. and George E. Hughes
of this city and Benjamin Thompson OF
Portland for the Cornell Steamboat CO.
The motion for an appeal in the case
of Erminee b. Spear of Boston for an
allowance from thee state of the late eX-
Mayor D. Howard Spear of Bath was
allowed and the case will be heard by
Justice Spear on Friday or Saturday
In this case, the petitioner asked for
an allowance ON Jan. IA, 1918, about three
weeks after the death of Mr.. Spear. who
was then supposed to be widower
hearing was ordered and finally held
after several postponements on April q.
The petitioner, claiming to have former
Nv been Erminee B. Clinkard and ma
tive of fremont, Me, testified that she
and Mr.. Spear were married at City hall,
New York City, May %, 1909. She did not
produce a marriage certificate, hoewVer
and failed to produce the witnesses to
the ceremony.
Judge James s. Lowell of the probate
court denied the petition for allowance
on May of last year. An appeal was
taken to the supreme court of probate by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
News Channels in
Tampico Shut OF

Juarez, Mex, May 12.-Since news was
received here of the opening attack On
Tampico Sunday night every channel 81
information from that quartz rhas re.
manned closed.
Three American lives are the price
which will be exacted by Gen. Rodiga
Quevedo for every bandit in his com.
mand killed by rebel soldiers, according
to a defiance from Quevedo today. QUO
vedo said he would kill Americans at the
ratio of three to one for his losses, in
revenge for the action of the big norts-
ern Chihuahua cattle companies owned
by Americans which had demanded pre-
lection OF the rebels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
JOHN ]. KEEGAh OF
BATH STATE DEP'TY
OF MAINE K. Of C'S

Ellsworth, Me-, May E.-John J. Kee-
gan of Bath was elected State deputy
at the annual State convention of the
Knights of Columbus today. Other Off
GERS elected were: Secretary, Thomas B.
Donnolly, Waterville; treasurer, William
H. Donovan. Lewiston; warden. Law
renee p. Colgau, Augusta; advocate,
Frank T. Powers. Lewiston; chaplain,
Monsignor NJ C. McDenough; alternate
to national convention, John F, Crowley,
Bangor, Richard J. McGarrigle, Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Committee on Salaries and Fees
Begins Hearings on State and
County Compensation to Officials

ficiaIs. Equalization of salaries is
sought.
Officials of Cumberland county APP
peared before the committee and testl-
fled relative to the duties of the Vari-
Gus positions and the emoluments re-
ceived Nearly all advocated increases
in salaries or in allowances for clerk
hire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
RIGGING SLOOP
DEFIANCE FOR
HER DEPARTURE
Great Mast Is "Trued", Main
Boom Set and Four Ma
chimes Placed for Handling
Of Sheets--Will Be lowed
From Kennebec Sunday
Without Attempt to Use
The Sails

Bath, Me-, May 1.-THE crew of the
cup class sloop Defiance were busily
engaged today with preparations for
rigging the craft.
The big steel mast stepped immedi-
ately after yesterdays launching, was
trued up and the main boom set while
several other spars were cleaned and
made ready to be placed later in the
week. Four big machines to be used
in handling sheets were placed be-
tween decks.
Capt. Howell expects the Defiance
will be ready to depart from the Ken
nebec next Sunday. No attempt will
be made to bend the sails east of
Great Captains island in Long Island
sound, and, consequently, the yacht
will have to be towed all the way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
John l.. Chase's Will

Pawtucket, r. L, May 12.-His di-
vorced wife, Mrs. Mary M. Crocker,
was made the sole beneficiary of John
l.. Chase. whose will was admitted to
probate today. The testament also
provides that, in case of her death be-
fore the admission of the instrument
to probate, the property shall go to
the person designated by her as her
heir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Admiral Howard
Reports Battle

Washington, May 12.-Admiral Howard,
comma ding the American fleet off tKa
west coast of Mexico today reported a
battle between Mexican Federals and
Zapata revolutionists 90 miles from Aca-
pulco. in which 16 Zapatistas were killed.
The lighting at Mazatlan continued, thh
report said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

he be sent to Mexico City under proper
guard and placed at the disposition of
the Brazilian minister, in accordance
with the desire expressed by him. in or
der to arrange for the return of said
Silliman to the United States. The Mex
lean foreign office hopes that Your Elk
cellency may see in this action of the
government further proof of its full
filling its international obligations and OF
it's showing to the friendly nations the
consideration which they merit. I beg to
reiterate to your excellencies the assur-
ances of my high consideration.
(Signed) "R. A. ESTEVA RUIZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13

Portland, Me-, May 1.-THE com
mittee on salaries and fees Of the
Maine Legislature today began the
first of a series of hearings through
out the state to inquire into the
amount of compensation paid and SER
vices rendered by State and county Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-13
Late Augusta Locals.

Henry NJ. Springer sold Tuesday to
L. T. Duttcn of the West River road a
five year-old gelding which Mr. Dutton
will use on his milk route. The colt
is sorrel in color with silver name and
tail, stands 1929 and weighs 1000
pounds, and is considered very
promising animal.