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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

Washington, May 26.-Members of
the cabinet were unanimously opti-
mistic today after an exhaustive re-
passed between President Wilson and
the American commissioners to the
Mexican mediation conference at
Niagara Falls.
1t was decided from an official
source that negotiations had so far
progressed that a preliminary basis
for peaceful solution of the interna-
tional difficulties had been reached.
This, ii. was said, soon would take
the form of a protocol which prob
ably would be signed by agents of
General Huerta's government and the
United states. sWhat would be the
terms Of such a protocol no one would
disclose.
When the cabinet met the President
laid before it the developments as they
have come day by day.
All the cabinet members were in a
happy mood when the meeting adj
journed.
Secretary Bryan was in an unusual
ly optimistic frame of mind.
The failure thus far of the Mexican
Constitutionalists to indicate a will
ingness to participate formally in the
conference was again declared to be
no cause for uneasiness as to the out
come.
Is-zsfphe purpose of the CONSTITUTIONAL
lists 1t was made plain was to keep
out of preliminary negotiations which
would in any way check the onward
march of their forces toward the
capital at Mexico City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

Niagara Falls, Ont, May 26.-Sub-
stantial agreement on many of the
main points involved in the mediation
conference has been reached by the
American and Mexican delegates.
The discussion today covered the
actual terms and details of many of
the things deemed necessary to the
paeification of Mexico. An early
agreement is now looked for.
The turn in the. proceedings from a
point where it seemed as If the land
problem might cause serious embar-
rassment to an understanding came
after conference between the media
tors and the American delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

Barre, Mass, May 26.-Jacob A.
Riis, author and social worker, died
at his summer home here today, aft
er lingering illness.
Mrs. Riis and a son were at Mr..
Riis' bedside when the end came at
100 this afternoon.
Mr. Riis came here about two weeks
ago from a sanitarium at Battle
Creek, Mich, where he had been a
patient for several months. He was
suffering from heart trouble of long
standing. The journey proved too
great a strain on the weakened heart
and Mr.. Riis collapsed in an automo-
bile not far from his summer home
He rallied the next day but soon be-
came weak again.
At first he declined gradually, but
during the past few days he grew
worse rapidly, and it was thought yes
terday that he might not live through
the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Officer Near Death
And Assailant Is
SuicideIat Liv-
ermore Falls
Constable Goes TO Collect Tax
And Is Terribly Wounded

Livermore Falls, Me, May 26.-Con-
stable Howard p. Berry was shot,
perhaps fatally, today while attempt
ing to arrest Lincoln G. Wyman,
whose dog he had killed because of
Wyman's failure to pay a dog tax
There was an exchange of shots, ac-
cording to Berry's driver at the con-
clusion of which Wyman disappeared,
to be found later a suicide on a
couch in his sitting room, a terrible
wound entering his head from the
right ear. A 38-caliber revolver was
beside him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Announcement

The situation was summed up in the
following announcement by ustice
Lamar upon the authority of the me-
diators:
I'VE have begun to discuss the ac-
tual terms and details of a plan Of
pacification. On a number of them we
find ourselves in substantial agree
ment. Others are not yet under dis
cussion as to them there has been no
disagreement 1t would, of course be
improper for us to specify the par
ticular points we have discussed or
those upon which we have agreed, or
those we will consider further"
From the mediators themselves, il
was learned later in the day that some
of the vital points had been reached
in today's developments. These are
understood to include the manner in
which the present regime in Mexico
City would give way to a new provis-
ional government.
Huerta Has Given Consent
That General Huerta had given his
consent to the program thus far out
lined here, was one of the reports,
from reliable sources
Desiring to avoid the appearance of
having had their provisional Pres
ident chosen at an international con-
ference, the Mexican delegates have
evolved the plan of suggestion to the
mediators a list of names of repre-
sentative citizens from which might
be selected a number on whom the
United States would look with favor
if from it were chosen an ad interim
executive. The actual choice of an in
dividual from the list of eligibles
would be sanctioned, it is suggested by
the Mexican Congress. There is reason
to believe, however, that before any
list is approved by the American gov
eminent some taclt endorsement from
the Constitutionalists must come
The plan of publications so far as It
has been developed, is known to be
simple one. It has for its object the es-
Establishment of a new provisional govern
ment AS a program for it. there will
Continued on Page 4-Coiumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Talks With Congressman

The progressive members of Con-
gress were at the party headquarters
after the lecture tonight to meet Col.
Roosevelt. 1t was understood that
the Colonel was DESTROYS of sounding
sentiment here, particularly with ref
erence to the advisability of making
an early attack on the policies of
the Wilson administration, The con-
gressmen, for their part, wished TO 60
over the whole field With him, learn
his ideas regarding matters now be-
fore Congress and, If possible, map out
a tentative plan for the coming cam
paign.
With the exception OF mis- confer
ence with the Progressive Congress
men politics played little part in the
Coloneps day here. Reports that while
Continued on Page 1o-column g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Jacob August Riis

Jacob August Riis became, through
his work in behalf of the poorer peo-
pie in New York, the most useful cit
izen" of the metropolis, according to
a tribute once paid to him by Theo-
dore Roosevelt, his intimate friend.
AS an almost penniless immigrant
he obtained knowledge of the slums at
first hand and found conditions there
so repellant that he consecrated his
whole life to warfare against wretch
edness.
Riis was the 18th child of a Latin
teacher in Ribe, Jutland, Denmark
He was born in 1849. Protesting at
the literary career which his father
had cut out for him, young Riis decid-
ed to work with his hands and became
a carpenters apprentice. The vocation
he had chosen did not prevent him,
however, from falling in love with
Elizabeth Nelson, daughter of one of
the richest men in his native town.
But she refused him, and when Riis
was Fl years old having learned his
trade. he embarked for New York with
only $40 in his pocket. He spent half
the sum for heavy navy pistol as
soon as he landed ito fight Indians
and desperados."
Led Varied Career
Riis led a varied career during the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington May 26.-Pressure contin-
ues low along the northern border. This
pressure distribution has caused con-
tinuation of warm weather over virtually
all districts east of the Rocky mountains.
During the last "a hours there were local
showers and thunder storms along the
northern border from New England west
to the Dakotas. The indications are that
the weather will continue generally fair.
No important temperature changes are
indicated for any part of the country
during the next IS hours. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
TOLL CHARGES THROUGH
CAPE COD CANAL ARE
ANNOUNCED To PUBLIC

Boston, May 26.-Toll charges for pas
sage through the Cape Cod canal, the
inland waterway which is to be opened
to commerce July 4. were made public
today.
All vessels to which the canal will be
opened are divided into three classes, as
follows:
First, vessels carrying crude material
in bulk cargo lots; second, vessels en-
gagged in commercial trade carrying pas
sengers only or passengers and freight
or in ballst; third, yachts, motor boats
and vessels not engaged in commercial
trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Co.
Passes into Hands
Of Kennebec
Co., Bath
Competition Started When Tug
Ariel Appeared

Bath, Me-, May 26.-(SpeciaD.- >One
of the most important deals for many
years took place today when the prop
erty of the Knickerbocker Steam
Towage Co., on the Kennebec river,
passed into the hands of the Kenne-
bee Towboat Co. of this city. The deal
was consummated by Capt. William
G. Small of this city, president of
the Kennebec Towboat Co., who pur-
chased the property through its own
ers, the Cornell Steamboat Co., Of
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
HARVARD.
CascadilIas Win

Boston, May 26-The boat crew from
the Cascadilla school at Ithaca, N. Y,
defeated the oarsmen from the Stone
school. Boston. by length and half
in race of one mile and $50 yards on
the Charles river today
Cascadilla covered the distance in 6
minutes 81 2-5 seconds. Stones time was
minutes % seconds.
Cascadilla finished strong while the
Stone school oarsmen crossed the line
In a state Of collapse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
REPORT DEATH
OF BANGOR Man,
VIM. S.JAMESON
IN MEXICO CITY

Bangor, Me-, May ga cable was
received by relatives in this city to-
Gay announcing the death of william
Smith Jameson, a Bangor mechanical
engineer and expert in sugar raising,
in Mexico City, May 16. No details as
to his illness or death have as yet
been received from the Brazilian min
lister at Mexico City by the depart
ment of state.
Mr.. Jameson was brother of
Charles d. Jameson, who has recent
~ returned from China, where he was
engaged by the Red Cross Society in
its endeavor to prevent floods and
famine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Telephoned to Berry

1t is understood that the constable,
who is a tax collector for the town of
Livermore, shot Wynan's dog on
Monday, and hearing in the court
in Livermore was to take place Tues
day morning. Apparently in all
friendliness, Wyman agreed to come
to the court, but late Monday night
he telephoned Mr.. Berry and said:
eff you want me you'll have to
come and get me- Berry said he
would.
Tuesday morning Berry procured his
warrant and went. to the Wyman
home in South LiVrmore in an auto
which he hired tina the Livermore
Falls garage and which was driven
by J. H. Crosson. They arrived at the
Wyman home about 9 clock, drove
into the yard and stopped. Wyman
stood in the shed doorway and the
two exchanged greetings. Seemingly
nothing was the matter.
You D." Wyman said You
shot my dog, didn't you, Howard? '
and Berry replied: Yes, and I've
come down to get you,' and saying
this, stepped out of the car.
Saying: Then you've got to come
and take me here" Wyman reached
behind the door casing for the shot
gun. With it he stepped out into the
yard, and when but 10 feet from Ber-
ry, fired one barrel. Apparently, this
did not take effect and Berry had
opportunity to draw his revolver and
ran behind the auto. Wyman followed
and when opposite Berry discharged
= f11I II,
tracks.
Threatens Crosson
Wyman then is alleged to have turn
ed to Crosson and said:
I've fixed him and now I'll fix you
if you don't get out of here
Crosson backed his automobile out
of the yard in quick time and came to
town, notifying physicians and Off
GERS.
Berry was taken to the house of a
neighbor and later was started in an
automobile for a hospital at Lewis
ton. He had regalned consciousness
and there was some slight hope for
his recovery.
Officers Find Body
A posse of officers and citizens
which had been formed to search for
Wyman, entered his house upon the
arrival of Sheriff Ferd E. Stevens.
1t was a tense moment when Sher-
lift Stevens, Deputy Sheriff Lyons,
both of Auburn. and Deputy Sheriff
Williams and Deputy Sheriff Allen of
Livermore Falls walked toward the
Wyman house with guns drawn, in
readiness to meet any attack that the
man might make from within it's walls.
Deputy Sheriff Williams, who was
acquainted with Wyman, stood near
the door and called. Lincoln There
was no answer and Deputy Williams
said later that when he received no
answer, he felt sure the man had TAX
en- his own life.
Wyman Found Dead
Going into the sitting room there
lay the dead body of the would be
murderer. 1t was short time after
Continued on Page 10-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

short of the half way mark had a
slight advantage.
Under the arches of the bridge the Ith-
acans took new life. They emerged from
the shadows even with their opponents,
then, exhorted by their diminutive coxs-
vain, set out to gain a lead They did.
1t was bare margin at first, but il was
increased gradually, worn down at times
by impulsive spurts by the Crimson
eight, but added to little by little until
at the finish there was clear water be-
tween the Cornell shell and that of Har-
ward, which took its wash.
The Freshman race was only a varia-
ton of the same story. Cornell got the
lead, used the same slow, powerful
stroke that proved effective for its var
sity. and fought off attempts by the
higher speeded Crimson stroke to nose
out an advantage. Harvard soon tired
Cornell was able to work its easier
stroke consistently and the Ithacans
reached Harvard bridge ahead. From
that time on the Cornell youngsters
gained until at the finish they had a
lead of two lengths.
The makeup of the varsity Fights was
o<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Tuesday discussion
Envelopes Actual
Terms of Final
Settlement
CONFERENCE DISPOSES
OF THE LAND PROBLEM

Take Up Manner in Which
Huerta Government Will
Give Way to New Provis-
ional Form--U. S. Admin
istration May Recognize
Some Transactions Made
By Present Mexican Con-
gress--Mediators and Del.
egates Attend a Garden
Party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
REVIVE JOINT
INQUIRIES into
BENTON DEATH

Ell Paso. Texas, May 26.-The joint
inquiries regarding the death of Ben
ton, a British subject, and Bauch, an
American, have been revived recently
by the state denartment, according to
a report from apparently reliable
sources current here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
New Record in Rhode Island

Providence, r. l., May 26.-With a
high mark of 80 at 3 P. M, the wealth
er bureau announced a new record
for May for this city since 1905, the
date of the establishment of the local
office. One traffic patrolman was over
come by heat and taken home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
cLoUDY-coNTINUED WARM

Washington, May 26.-Forecast for New
England and eastern New York: Partly
cloudy and continued warm Wednesday
and probably Thursday; fresh southwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Boston Forecast

Boston, May 26.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Partly cloudy and contin-
ued warm Wednesday and probably
Thursday; fresh southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
JACOB A RIIS DIES AFTER
LONG ILLNESS AT SUMMER
HOME IN BARRE, MASS.

Author and Social Worker with Most Picturesque Career
Victim of Heart Trouble Aggravated by Journey from
Battle Creek Sanitarium End Had Been Expected for
Several Friend of Theodore Roosevelt-Story of
His Life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

following six years. He built miners
huts in Pennsylvania construction
camp, mined coal, made bricks, drove
team and peddled fiat irons and
books. AT 27 he spent his last cent
in reaching New York, hoping to en-
list through the French consul in the
French army against Germany for the
Franco Prussian war. but his services
were refused, and Riis was forced to
accept a beginners place as a report
er for a New York news bureau. At
the very first he made his most con-
spicuous success in the study of con-
ditions on the East Side of New York
With only $75 capital and notes for
S575, he succeeded in buying the
South Brooklyn News" which was
on the verge of bankruptcy and made
such a success with the property that
he was able to sell it at a considerable
profit a few years later. He returned
to Denmark and married the girl who
had refused him when he was car
penter apprentice. This first wife
died in 1906 and two years later Riis
married Mary Phillip of ST. Louis.
AS a reporter on the New York
Tribune and later on the New York
Sun, Riis took up his real work in
slum fighting. While attending to rou-
tine duty as a police reporter, he work.
ed day and night to arouse the people
to the need of improved living condi-
tlons. One of the first Of his campaigns
was against the impurity Of the city
water, and it was his fight which fl
nally led to the purchase of the Cro-
ton watershed to assure safe drink
ing water for New York.
Cleared Mulberry Bend
He brought sunlight to the tenement
districts by forcing the destruction of
rear tenements. He entirely cleared
Mulberry Bend, one of the worst ten
ement sections in the city, and replac-
ed the squalid homes by shady parks.
Theodore Roosevelt was police COM
missioner of New York when Riis at
tackled the evils Of police station lodg-
ing houses. He won his point and in
cidenttlly a strong ally in Mr.. Roose-
welt. Riis drove bakeshops out of ten
ement easements; he fought for laws
abolishing child labor; and was large
ly Instrumental in getting the passage
lcontinusd on Pass 1o-coIumn b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
OARSMEN AGAIN
DEMONSTRATE SUPERIORITY
DEFEATING HARVARD CREW

Second Hard Contest in Four Days for hacana Ends in
Triumph the Charles-Four Seconds Separate Crews
At Finsh-C Cornell Freshmen Also Uphold Prestige of
College EASILY Winning from Harvard Freshmen-Cas-
cadilla Defeats Stone School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
AGREEMENT REACHED ON
MANY VITAL POINTS OF
MEXICO MEDIATION PLAN
CABINET MEMBERS ARE
CONFIDENT OF SETTLEMENT

All Is Optimism at Capital After Receipt and Review of
All Communications from American Commissioners
Preliminary Basis for Peaceful Solution Already Reach
ed According to Statement from Official Source
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

1904
10c. Cigar. Thirty-nine years continu-
pus increased sales tells Its own story.
Factory. MAnchasssE. N. h. az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy and continued
warm Wednesday and probably
Thursday-Fresh S. w. winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Led Varied Career

Riis led q varied ca. career during the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Wyman Found Dead

Going into the sitting room there
lay the dead body of the would be
murderer. 1t was a short time after
CONTINUED on Page 10-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
turns the light upon your offer
land If the offer is GOOD, the
result will be good.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27
Superintendent Is
Given Power to Buy
Public School Books

The work of selecting the text
books to he used in Atlanta public
schools from 1915 to 1919 was turned
over to the superintendent, w. NJ.
Slaton, by the Board of Education at
its meeting Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Slaton was instructed by the
Board to advertise for bids or to
write the book publishing houses for
prices. and was given authority to
use whatever methods he thought
would bring the best results.
The plan to allow the superinten-
dent TO select the books was pro
posed by Commissioner r. J. Quinn
and approved by all members of the
Board except Alderman Jesse Armis-
ted and Commissioner Dan Green,
who favored the appointment of a
committee composed of Superinten-
dent Slaton. the chairman of the
Board and Councils representative on
the Board.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27

Langford (aged 81 why the corners of
her mouth just would droop as she
pa,ted and padded away on her snow
monster at No. 339 whitehall, prob
ably she would say:
Just cause
Well, well--snd could you do any
better? Who will undertake to eN-
plain the workings of the divine spark
that fires men and women Cchildren
grown tdlD to create statues in mar
BILE and wonderful pictures and songs?
Maybe the children do understand,
in a way. that a. part of themselves is
vanishing with the melting snow that
has served its turn. and warmed their
hearts and frightened their eyes-and
made them TO be small creators, in
little new world all their own
And the weather man says there
wont be any more snowman weather
for some time
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27
Prison Camp Drivers
Fined for Fighting

F. H. Wallace and J. R. Redd,
drivers at the Roseland convict camp,
were fined $1075 each by Recorder
Broyles following an encounter with
Detectives Moon and Patrick at De-
catur and Pratt streets Thursday.
According to the detectives. they
started to arrest Wallace when he i'm
persontaed a traffic officer, and were
attacked by Redd, who, they assert,
tried to cut them with a knife.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27
Wrights to Protect
Aeroplane Patents

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-The Wright
Company has issued warning to ev-
eryone engaged in flying that it would
basic patent,
This is the first action taken since
the United States Circuit Court Of
Appeals upheld the decision obtained
against the Herrick -Curtiss Company
and Glenn II. Curtiss, which held that
use of ailerons and wing warping was
an infringement Of the Wright paten.
This decision affects all makes of
aeroplaneS
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27
RIAL ILLEGAL, FRANK INSIS'
ARDEN GIRARDEAU PLANS CONVICT REFORMS
De Reszke Sees Opera
Star in Andy Slight

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
PARIS, Feb. 27.-Andrew Slight, the
Chicago White SoX baseball player
has been urged by Jean de Reszke
to quit the game and have his voice
trained for grand opera.
So impressed was the great singing
master with the possibilities Of
Sights voice that he called upon him
several times, but Slight refused to be
rushed into a decision