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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
viii Not FIeht for Cole.

The Federal league has decided no
fight would be made to prevent King
Cole from playing with the Yanks.
After negotiating his jump back into
organized" bail, Cole made public a
letter charging that his Federal con-
tract was ante-dated so as to make 1t
appear he had signed before Presi-
dent Farrell had accepted his terms.
Outside OF closing with major leag-
uers who are still on the fence, the
Federals are about through with the
big leagues and will now turn their
attention to the strong minor leagues,
according to their latest announce
ment. They have been advised that
several men with the world touring
Giants and White Sox have not yet
signed contracts and will make ad
vances to them as soon as possible
The men still unsigned are said to In
clude iris. Speaker and Sam Craw
ford
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
should Clean up Championship.

II the issue between Gibbons and
Mcfarland is satisfactorily settled, q
little judicious matchmaking in the
middleweight division should clear up
championship claims considerably.
Packey continues to fight among the
lighter men but should Gibbons come
through In good shape the hooking up
OF Mike and Jimmy Clabby would
help clear things UP.
Looking for a comparison, Gibbons
knocked out Bob McAllister here ana
CIabby knocked out Sailor Petroskey.
Prior to these fights Petroskey and
McAllister fought two draws.
Clabby holds scratch decision
over Gibbons but there is now consid-
cradle doubt as to whether he could
repeat. At all events a match be-
tween the winner of return engage
ment between these two and George
Chip would guarantee a hot fight.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
3FRATERNAL CARDS
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
+ Meet In K. OF P. build.nY y.
~ ner Of Fifth and Blondss.
90 Eagle Lodge No. IL holds - !.
1sSuiar meeting the first Mondss
evening Of each month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Supreme Court
Opens at Rumford

Rumford, Me-, May .13.-The May term
of the supreme judicial court opened
here Tuesday in the rooms of the Bust
ness Mems Club in Strathglass building
with Hon. Warren C. Philbrook as pre-
siding justice Several important cases
are to be tried and among them will be
suits for damages against the Grand
Trunk Railroad Co. for smashing up an
automobile, etc, at Hicks Crossing on
the Norway Branch R. r. about two
years ago when a party in an automo-
bile under charge of Smith, who operat-
three, including Smith, were killed and
two others severely injured. The wit
nesses have been summoned for Wednes-
day morning. Four of the principal
cases involving this accident have been
transferred to the United States district
court at Portland.
Wednesday a large number of persons
have have made petitions for naturaliza-
ton will be given a hearing.
1t is expected that Frank Salatino of
Rurnford tried at the October term for
manslaughter. where the jury disagreed,
will again be tried 1t is claimed that
new evidence has been found by the
State.
This evening a reception will be given
to Judge Philbrook at Mechanic Insti-
tute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
EVENTS LEADING
UP TO THE final
ATTACKBY REBEL
ARMY ON TAMPIC0

Juarez, May 13.-Dispatches receiv-
ed at Constitutional headquarters here
of the fighting at Tampico, say that
bombardment on the Constitutionalist
position on. a hill in the outskirts of
the city, and a school house occupied
by the Constitutionalists at o'clock
last night. The artillery fire of the
gunboat was badly directed, accord
ing to the message, doing no damage.
The ConstitutionaIist forces have
been in constant touch with the Fed
eral outposts for several days and
there have been daily skirmishes.
On May 10 and II, General Gonzales
with his brigadier generals, Luis Ca
bellero and Cesario Castro, took up
their positions before Tampico and, by
a series of reconnaissance and skir-
mishes located the positions of the
federals.
General Gonzales then sent note to
the federal commander Gen. Morelos
Zaragoza, inviting him to leave his
position within the city and engage on
the plain outside in order to avoid
needless blooshed among citizens of
the town and non combatants. This
note was communicated to the foreign
consuls in Tampico, who were notified
to see that their fellow countrymen
took refuge on vessels in the harbor.
General Zaragoza evidently refused tc
leave his position.
The Federal gunboat Zaragoza shelled
the Madero flour mill which is situated
on the banks of the Panuco river and is
occupied by Constitutionalist troops, but
the Federal infantry remained in their
trenches.
Another message received by way OF
Ciudad Victoria stated the families of
foreigners living in Tampico had taken
refuge ON warships and merchant YES
sells In the harbor and that many of the
Mexican residents had sought safety be-
hind the Constitutionalist lines. Gen.
Gonzales has seized all the Mexican
yachts and launches on the Panuco river
and will use them to transport his troops
when necessary.
There are 5000 unemployed men In Tam
pico Some of these have been obliged
to take up arms with the Federal ranks,
according to the message, while many
have made their way to the rebel lines
and enlisted under Gen. Gonzales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
PHILADELPHIA men
HONORED BY $4,000
PERSONS WEDNESDAY

Philadelphia, May 13.-A multitude
today honored the two sons of Phiia-
delphia who died at Vera Cruz
George Mckenzie Poinsett of the pat
tleship Florida and Charles Allen
smith of the New Hampshire. Near
w $4,000 persons paid tribute to them
&C their bodies lay in state in his
toric Independence hall and hundreds
of thousands lined the three-mlle
route over which slowly proceeded the
funeral pageant escorting the nag
shrouded collins to local cemeteries.
II was the greatest public funeral
held in Philadelphia since Abraham
Lincoln's body lay in state IN lnoe-
pendence hall. So great was the crush
of people that scores of women rant
ed and many were treated for minor
injuries. Two men were seriously IN
iured, one of whom probably Will dle'
The bodies of the two sailor lads lay
in state from A. M. until z. M.
and during this time steady stream
of people, four abreast, passed
through the old supreme court cham
Der, in which the bodies rested, sur
rounded by a profusion OF MOWERS. for
Is minutes before the collins were re-
moved to caissons the deep-toned Dell
in the historic tower of independence
hall tolled while members OF the ram
lilies of the dead sailors took maj
leave.
The funeral pageant was nearly an
hour in passing. At the head OF tue
line were nearly 1000 bluejackets ana
marines from the Philadelphia navy
ward. those from the battleship Kan
sas leading the way. Then came the
entire First Brigade of the National
Guard of Pennsylvania, followed py
the two caissons, drawn by SIX horses
each. conveying the collins.
All heads were barred and church
bells along the route tolled as the
bodies passed by.
The mourners and Mayor Blanken-
burg, Captain Benson, commandment
of the navy yard and members OF Con-
gress from Philadelphia followed.
The rear of the military escort was
composed of Grand Army men, Old
Guard regiments Of the Pennsylvania
militia, Spanish War Veterans and
other military organizations
At the cemeteries, firing squads
from the battleship Kansas perform
ed their solemn duty and buglers
sounded Taps"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
BODIES OF NE.
DEAD ARRIVING
ATBOSTONAR
SENTTOHOMES

Boston, May 13.-The bodies of the
three New England men who died at
Vera Cruz had been forwarded to-
night to their home communities,
where funeral services will be held to-
morrow The cruiser Montana, bear
ing the bodies arrived today at the
Charlestown navy yard and after APP
propriate ceremonies the f1ag-wrapped
caskets were transferred to the GUS
tody of relatives.
The parents of Daniel Aloysius Hag
gerty, corporal of the marine corps,
had their dead to themselves only an
hour or two at the Cambridge home.
A great crowd which surrounded the
house was then allowed to view the
body. A short time later it was re-
moved with a naval escort TO the state
armory, where thousands filed past the
bier in silent tribute until midnight.
The casket containing the body of
Seaman William j. Watson was sent
to the home of his foster parents in
the little Cape Cod town of Easthem
with little ceremony. No guard ae-
companied it, but a company of the
naval militia will represent the state at
the interment tomorrow. A Salvation
Army service was held IN the IRAN
shed at the North Station tonight,
Just before the body of Rufus e.
Percy of Concord, n. H., private of
marines, was shipped to Highgate.
VT, his boyhood home. A band played
a dirge and patriotic airs: Col. Adam
Clifford of the Salvation Army deliv-
cred an eulogy of the young man. VINO
died soldier under two flags, the flag
of our land and the flag of Calvary
and righteousness" Hundreds of pas
sengers stood with barred heads dur
ing the half hour service.
Three officers of the Salvation Army
went with the body. which was met
at Concord, n. H, by the mother and
brother of the dead man.
Governor Walsh tonight ordered the
flags on all public buildings displayed
at half staff from sunrise to sunset
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
FEDERAL GENERAL DENIES
ANY OFFENSIVE MOVEMENTS
AGAINST AMERICAN LINES

work of six of the burros and when
they supplanted the little beasts. ma
tive Mexicans looked upon them as
freaks of nature.
Natives Delighted
The natives are surprised and de-
lighted because the Americans either
purchase or rent at good prices, eV-
erything of theirs they have used.
Many old buildings, which it has been
found necessary to use as headquar-
ters for troops, have been made bright
and habitable by electric lights, show
er baths and other conveniences III
stalled by the soldiers themselves. One
of the greatest needs is an ice plant.
Everyone here is sweltering In the
first few days of the tropical summer
and there is not enough ice to supply
one-third the demand. During the late
afternoon and evening it is almost i'm
possible to get a cool drink. The few
cafes fortunate enough to get small
supply are doing capacity business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
10th Annual Session
OF Maine FOreSters

Bath, Me, May 1S.-Forty delegates
are attending the goth annual session
of the Grand Court of Foresters of
Maine in this city today. At the OPP
ening of the convention 1t was an
nounced that Court Live Oak of Lew
iston was the winner in the COMPETE
tive exemplification of the ritual work
of the order, having won over the
city of Westbrook Tuesday night. The
Lewiston court receives a prize of $50
and the Lewiston team, $40. The
judges in the competitive degree drill
were Past Grand Chief Rangers White
of Augusta, O'Neil of Portland and
O'Coyne of Bangor. Grand Chief
Ranger William J. Rogers of Portland
is presiding and all the grand officers
are in attendance.
The annual report of A. f. Wilson,
grand secretary, shows that during
the last year there has been a gain
of $500 in the financial condition of
the various courts, but a decrease in
membership of lis.
The total membership now is 1899.
The management expenses for the
year were s4,27139: sick benefits paid,
s3.742.21; funeral benefits, s1,505.50.
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BALD JACK" SMILES
Continued from Page one)
No" shouted Rose.

No" shouted Rose.
We'll" continued Manton, did
Sullivan say to YOU you baldheaded
do you expect to get away with
it?"
II never had any conversation with
Sullivan" said Rose.
'While you, Weber, Sullivan, WALTON
and Schepps were at dinner in the prison
one night did you say I'm glad Rosen-
thai is dead I'm the happiest man in
the world. I'm so glad / could dig opep
Rosenthal's grave, jump in it and laugh
at him. He'll never get another chance
to say that my children were fllegitimats
to criticize my morals and to knock me
to everybody l know?' And then did
Bridge Weber say: Well, that stun
about your children is so. Why don't
you have me killed."
II never heard any such thing re-
piled Rose.
At that point Manton shook his finger
under Roses nose and shouted:
Are you guilty of MURDER
Rose whispered mo"
Whitman and Manton clashed at that
point in regard to statement which
Manton alleged Louis Pitt, Beckers
press agent, had made.
Justice Seabury finally allowed Mantop
to ask Rose:
Ibid you tell Pitt in reply to ques-
ton asking Rose whether VI was faN
that Becker had anything to do with the
murder of Rosenthal: I swear by all
shat is holy that Becker didn't havS
anything to do with it
Rose denied this. He added that his
conscience pricked him while ne was arr
ranging for the murder of Rosenthal.
ut pricks me now, too" he said.
The cross-examination was concluded
shortly after that and court was adj
iourned until tomorrow morning.
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Chicago's Tribute
To Dead Marines

Chicago. May 13.-Chicago today
paid tribute to Samuel Meisenberg,
private of the Marine Corps, who was
killed in the United States occupation
of Vera Cruz. City and county Of
fees were closed and the body of the
marine lay in state in the main cor
ridor of the City hall.
In the procession to Anshe Kanasses
Israel Synagogue, where the funeral
services were held, more than 1000
United States soldiers participated and
several thousand members of civic
societies, city, county and state off,
Gals and private citizens followed in
line.
The hearse was followed by Cover
nor Dunno and aides, United States
senators and representatives, Mayor
Harrison, state and city officials and
various organizations. United States
Senator James Hamilton Lewis deliv-
cred a eulogy. Mayor Harrison, Judge
Hugo Pam and others also spoke.
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w aterville Man at
Portland Charged
With Attempt to
Kill His Wife
Expect Several Days TO Be Oc-
cupied by fhe Case

Portland, Me-. May 13.-John H.
Crondin of Waterville, once freed in
California of the charge of numbering
his wife, made his appearance in the
Cumberland superior court Wednes-
day forenoon as the result of a secret
indictment resumed against him
Tuesday afternoon by the grand jury.
He is charged with an attempt to
murder his wife in Portland in jan
uary, 1913 The specific allegation is
assault with intent to commit MUIR
DER"
Although Grondin was in court
Wednesday morning he was given no
chance to plead. This was by arrange
rnent of his counsel, Harvey D. Eaton
of Waterville. Mr.. Eaton addressed
tie court and said that he had just
appeared in connection with the case
and would like to have it continued
without pleading. He brought up the
matter of BAIL County Attorney Bates
said that in view of the fact that IL
the alleged crime had been success
full. the offence would have been un-'
ballable, he thought that in this case.
If bail were allowed, it should be.
placed at a high figure. He thought
$4,000 was about right.
Judge Connolly then announced that
the case against Grendin was contin-'
ued to Friday forenoon, with bail fix
ed ar $4,000. This has not yet been,
furnished.
When Grondin appeared in the
court room he was accompanied by his,
father, George II. Grondin of Water
vile. The young man wore a gray.
suit, stylish shoes and hat. He wore.
gloves and kept them on during court
proceedings. Eyeglasses with a gold
chain added a touch of distinction tos
his appearance. He had nothing him.
self to say 1t is understood that ad-
ditional counsel will be secured to as
sist Mr. Eaton.
The trial of the young man may
corne next week, though the exact
date has not yet been set.
County Attorney Bates said
Wednesday that several days at least
probably would be occupied in hearing
the case. The principal witnesses will
be friends and relatives from Lewis
tor and Waterville, from whose tes-
timony 1t is understood the State viii.
seek to establish an alleged motive.
The incidents connected with Mrs.
Grondin's death in California will not
figure in the Maine court proceedings,
as that was an entirely separate case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Reasure Oil Operators

President Wilson during the day
promised a delegation Of oil well own
ers at Tampico that as soon as the
nghtlng ceased, he would make strong
representations to the authorities in
control there TO procure a resumption
of oil operations.
Secretary Bryan announced that the
United States had no intention of hold
ing Lobos island and that if the Mexi-
cans would keep the navigation lights
burning there the American forces would
depart content.
Ask Explanation of Parks Death
Secretary Garrison called General
Funston at Vera Cruz to demand of
General Mas the Mexican commander,
a full explanation of the death of Private
Parks, who strayed Into Mexican lines
several days ago. Protest against the
reported execution of Parks and the al
legged burning of his body has been made
also through diplomatic channels to Gen.
Huerta. Secretary Garrison holds that
as Parks was in uniform he should have
been treated as a prisoner of war Gen.
eral Funston thinks Parks went insane
South American "Snipers'
Mr.. Garrison also asked Gen. Funston
for further report on the details of the
arrest of the five South Americans ac-
cused of "sniping" at Vera Cruz.
These were the chief developments in
the Mexican situation today. Counsellor
Lanning said that the status of the
American representatives. would be UNI
official as they would bear no creden-
tials and would not have plenipotentiary
powers. All steps would be lad refer
endum"-.that is, would be referred for
final decision to the President and Sec
rotary of state at Washington. Sugges-
tons would not be made, Mr. Lansing
explained, by any of the parties to the
mediation, all proposals coming from the
mediators. but the representatives would
be free to present information pertinent
to the discussion. Mr.. Lansing said,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Americanization of Vera
Cruz Steadily Progressing

Vera Cruz May 10.-By Mail via
New Orleans, May 13.-The American
ization goes steadily forward and ev-
erywhere there are evidences of the
manifold abilities of the army and
navy as advance guards of civiliza-
ton.
When the American bluejackets first
landed here, Admiral Fletcher was
confronted with finding means of
transportation and communication be-
tween his outposts. On the customs
house wharf there were three large
motor trucks, recently purchased in
France for Huerta's army and await
ing shipment to Mexico City. They
were commandered and soon were
being driven about the city placing
troops and stores.
Nelson 'Shaughnessy, then Amer
lean charge at Mexico City, had or
dered an automobile shipped to Mex
leo City and this. too, was pressed into
service. Now since the army arrived
the four cars appear lettered 20. NJ
D., u. S. A."
When General Funston established
headquarters he found the local tel
eDhone system worse than useless Not
Only hdQ many OF tfle caDleS Deen SnOt
to pieces in the fighting but there
were only two operators and they
spoke nothing but Spanish.
Telephone Exchange
Have the signal corps establish a
telephone SYSTEM" was the generals
order, and within two days a modern
telephone exchange was operating in
Vera Cruz for official purposes.
The light and power station had
been put out Of commission by the re-
treating Federals and the trolley line,
which carries passengers at fares of
TWO cents, American money. stopped.
While the electrical engineers of the
feet Were trying to put the dynamos
and generators into working condition
the bluejackets pressed into service
many little burro carts which are
the ordinary means of commercial
transportation of Vera Cruz.
Until the fifth army brigade arriv-
ed with its mule trains the little bur-
ros did great service. A mule of the
Missouri kind, however, can do the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Portland Bank in
Reserve System

Portland, Me-, May 13.--The Casco Ma
tional Bank of this city has been chosen
as one of the five New England banks
to organize the Federal Reserve Bank in
Boston. The bank will be made up by
over 400 New England banks.
The other banks are: Connecticut,
First National Bank Bridgeport Mass
achusetts, National Shawmut Bank, Bos-
ton. New Hampshire First National
Bank, Concord Rhode Island, Nationa!
Bank of Commerce, Providence.
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Football at Fenway Park

Boston, May 13.-The Dartmouth
Syracuse football game will be played
at Fenway park, the grounds of the
Boston Americans, on Nov. 81, accord
ing to definite arrangements ANNOUNCE
ed tonight by Graduate Manager H.
c. McAllister of Dartmouth.
This is the date of the Harvard
Yale game at New Haven. 1t will be
the first time that Dartmouth has met
Syracuse and the first appearance of
the Syracuse team in this city.
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Serious Charges Are Filed
Against Maj. Hammock of lst
Reg't, Colorado Natl Guard

charges that the tents were fired Evil
fully and maliciously" by the defendant
or persons under his authority, in vio-
1ation of the laws of Colorado.
Hhe murder article contains q specih-
cations and charges Hammock with re-
sponsibility for the deaths of two women
and II children, which resulted from the
burning of the strikers tents.
The manslaughter article with 20 speci-
fications charges responsibility for the
deaths of five strikers, one 12-year-old
boy and one non-combatant in the all
day battle between strikers and militia.
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Celebrate Victory
By Pres. Huerta

Mexico City, May 13.-Thousands of
persons took part in a demonstration
yesterday in front of Provisional Pres
ident Huerta's residence in celebration
of the second anniversary of the bat
tie of Canejos, where Huerta, leading
the Federal troops, defeated Pascual
Orozco's rebel forces.
General Huerta appeared on the bal
cony of his home and shook hands
with many of the demonstrators.
Later in the day the officers Of the
army called on the President to ex-
tend congratulations and to them
Huerta expressed satisfaction at the
demonstrations made in his honor by
the army and the people.
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Late Augusta Locals.
To Speak on SUFFRAGE

Mrs. Maud Howe Elliott. who is to
speak this evening at the Congrega-
tional church at o'clock on Woman
Suffrage" is president of the Newport
County Woman Suffrage Association,
member of the state committee of
Rhode Island Progressives and secre-
tary of the Newport Art Association.
Mrs. Elliott recently returned from
lecture trip in the west in the interests
Of the Progressive party, of which she
is an ardent member.
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M. C. 6: Good Will e.

Pittsfield, Me-, May 13.-(Special).-
A snappy game of baseball was play
ed on Hunnewell field Wednesday aft
ernoon between the teams Of M. c. L.
and Good Will High. Good Will play
ed good game, making only one err
ror, and the batting was fine Dam
rem starred for M. c. l.. also Thurstoh,
who did good catching from center
field. The result of the game was s
to in favor of M. C. /.
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in and until noon desperate firing was
continuous.
In what direction the Federals are
evacuating the town has not been
learned, but it is believed that the
rebels have overrun the territory
around San Luis Potosi and Monte
rey, which would make Federal es-
cape in that direction possible only
by a continuous running fight for
many miles.
Few, if any, foreigners remain in
Tampico, according to the last reports
received here. A general exodus be-
gan when the news spread that the
rebels were preparing for a final as
Sault