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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
U.S.vICE CONSUL
SILLIMAN NOWAT
VERA CRUZ BUT
SAYING NOTHING

Vera Cruz, May 26.-JohT r. Sill
man, the American vice consul at Sal
tillo, whose arrest there by Federal
officials and detention for many days
brought vigorous protests from the
state department at Washington, ar
rived at Vera Cruz today from Mex
leo City. bearing passports issued by
the Brazilian minister. The vice con-
sui made the journey from the capt.
tai without an escort and he was not
molested.
Mr.. Silliman said that he felt it was
his duty to report fully to the de-
partment of state at Washington be-
fore making public a detailed account
of his arrest and his release through
the activity of the British vice con-
sui at Saltillo. The vice consul per-
sonally conducted the American Of
fetal to Mexico City after his release,
taking him to the British legation at
the capital.
The trip to Mexico City from Saltil-
10 was interrupted several times by
skirmishes between small detachments
of Constitutionalists and Federal gar
risons. The train on which the con-
sui travelled was preceded by a troop
train which was fired upon repeatedly
and which was delayed by torn up
sections of the track.
Mr.. Silliman left Saltillo on May Il
and reached the capital three days
later. While he would not go into de-
tails as to his experience there, 1t is
understood that his protracted stay
was due to a slight illness.
Mrs. Silliman is stil in Saitillo un-
der the protection of the British con-
sulate. So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
WHITE WINNER
over RICHIE
IN BOUT HELD
At milwaukee

= Milwaukee, Wis, May 26.-Chariie
White of Chicago decisively defeated
Willie Richie OF California in To-
round bout tonight. White outfought
the westerner in almost all OF the
rounds.
The bout was vicious and bloody at
all times, with Ritchie bleeding pro-
fusely from the face and nose. His
eyes were nearly shut at the end and
! he was sorry looking champion
! long before the bout closed.
White took the lead In the first
round and had the Californian hang
ing on and groggy most Of the round.
Richie took the lead in the second
and third rounds.
The remainder of the battle was
Whites, except the seventh and 10th
periods, which were even.
The battle was one of the hardest
ever seen here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

ton virtually has been reached The
parleys of the last two days indicate that
a declaration of the principles on lana
reform as basis for future study of the
question will be incladed in whatever
protocol the delegates sign.
The Mexicans have no objection to this.
for while they do not admit the land
problem has been the chief cause of their
revolutions, as President Wilson insists,
they do say all political parties in Mexi-
co have pledged themselves to land re-
form and proclamation now cannot en-
barrass the acts of any future Congress.
1t would create no surprise if one
of the results of mediation should be
recognition by the Washington gov
eminent of the legality of some of the
important financial transactions of the!
present Mexican Congress-, when
heretofore were made the subject OF
formal condemnatory notice to the
powers of Europe. Continued hosul-
ity by the Wilson administration
against these acts, the Mexicans ar
que, would seriously entangle the n
nancial relations of their country.
They point to the fact that the lead
ing European powers recognized the
acts as legal That the United States
might waive this point to make smooth
the road to peace is the confident ex-
pectation of the Mexican delegates.
The mediators and all delegates are
going to Toronto tomorrow to attend
the garden party given by Sir John
Gibson, lieutenant governor, in honor
Of the Duke and Duchess of Con-
naught and the Princes Patriacia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Conditions and
Makes Report
Of Findings
Supply Department Conditions
In Serious State

Boston, May INSTRUMENTATION
that the Boston & Maine Railroad
should spend s14,s4s,5oO for better
nent and equipment within the next
three years were made today in the
report of H. l. Miller, an expert, who
has investigated the road at the sug-
sestion of the directors. Mr.. Miller
estimated that 100000 would be
needed for new freight cars and that
s4,sss,eoo will be required for new
bridges.
He characterized conditions in the
supply department as so utterly bad
they cannot be described without an
appearance of exaggeration." He rec
commended the abandonment of the To-
connective and car shops at Concord,
Lyndonville, Mechanicsville and Wor-
cester and the concentrating of the
work now done at these shops at Bill
lerica and Somerville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Day In Congress.
In the Senate

w tHo SSHatc
Washington. May 26.-Met at II A. NJ.
Resumed debate on the repeal of the
Panama tolls exemption.
Mr.. Jones of Washington spoke in OPP
position to the repeal of the Panama tolls
exemption.
Senator Swanson introduced bill to
convert the weather station at Mount
Weather, Va, into a summer White
House
Senator Frank s. White, from Alaba-
ma, was made chairman of the Revolu-
tionary claims committee, succeeding the
late Senator Bradley,
Adjourned at 545 P. M. to II A. NJ.
Wednesday,
In the House
Met at II A. NJ
Resumed debate on the Clayton omni-
bus antitrust bill
Representative Metz introduced bill
for the issue of special Is cent piece to
commemorate the opening of the Pana.
ma canal.
Democratic leaders reported tenta.
tive understanding to satisfy the de-
mands of labor organizations in connec-
ton with the trust bills.
General debate concluded on the omni-
bus antitrust law and reading OF bill
under five-minute rule began, to be re-
sumed Thursday.
Agreed to adjourn from Friday to Mon.
day to observe Memorial day..
Adjourned at AS to noon Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

him until the police arrived. When
searched in his cell a note was found
which read, according to the police:
ITO my mother and brothers: l am
satisfied. / did the job"
The police and neighbors say ST.
Denis and his wife quarreled frequent
~. Some time ago the woman left
her husband and went to live with a
brother. Arthur Delpey. She had in
stituted divorce proceedings, which
were to have been heard in court to-
morrow. The couple had four children,
the eldest of whom is six years of age.
st. Denis is said by the police to
have admitted the crime. Il do not
feel conscious stricken" he is alleged
to have said, because she never did
the right thing by me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Sec'y Redfield Orders Inspection
OF Long Island Sound Steamers
Result of Mellen's Testimony

New York, May 26.-William c. Red
field, secretary of commerce, in a letter
received here today by the supervising
inspector of the steamboat inspection ser
vice, directs that official Immediately TO
begin a complete investigation of the
conditions on all steamers running on
Long Island sound between New York
and New England ports.
The order for the investigation is the
result of Charles s, Mellen's statement
before the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion inquiry in Washington that the
steamers of the New England Navigation
Co. were "tinder boxes"
The letter requests that the inspectors
confirm from the Interstate Commerce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

lage down the coast and has made the
distance of So miles in seven hours.
He reports the winter a very mild
one and he had slept out of doors in
his sleeping bag with his dogs sever
al nights. =
Wireless Useless
The wireless apparatus which was
taken North with them had proved
useless, as it was not powerful enough
to send or to take any message at the
distance they were from other sta
tions.
Prof. Mcmillan states that he ex-
poets to get the next letter home by
September and the letters which he
had lust sent were the first that had
ever been sent from so far North.
Prof. Mcmillan writes that at. times
this winter he had fed as many as 40
Esouimaux at one time. They came up
the coast to visit those with him, and
to see the house with the electric
lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
WOOD ARRAIGNED--
PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Bradford. N H., May 26.-Eugene
Wood was arraigned before Judge
Joseph w. Sanborn in the district
court here this noon, charged with
the murder of Howard w. Peaslee at
Henniker last Friday night and plead
ed not guilty. County Solicitor Robert
D. Murchie presented a dozen witness
es who testified to threats alleged to
have been made by wood against Peas
lee in the past.
Woods counsel. Joseph A. Donigan,
submitted no evidence in his clients
behalf and after Attorney General
James p Tuttle had summed ap the
states case, Judge Sanborn adjourned
court until lao Upon the coming in
of court the judge held Wood without
bail for the grand jury of the superior
court and he was returned to custody
in the county jail at Concord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

Boston, May Pa proposition that
steps be taken toward changing the
name Unitarian as applied to the
denomination was adopted at the an
nual meeting of the American Unita-
rian Association today. The sugges-
ton was embodied in the report of
the secretary, Rev. Lewis G. Wilson
of this city, who declared that the
name misrepresented in a great meas
ure the scope of the church's work.
Other speakers pointed out that laws
and customs of the denomination had
become outgrown along with historic
sermons preached by noted New Eng
land divines many years ago, but still
used as tracts. A resolution for the
appointment of a committee of 10 to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

Commission whether Mr.. Mellen was cor
rectly quoted In the investigation, If it
is shown that conditions which are a
menace to safety exist, the secretary
adds Il desire that your service shall
take such measures as will provide for
safety before disaster comes. 1t is pos
sible that your report in this connection
may affect the construction of other YES
sells and this respect should be kept in
mind during the examination.
Justice to the. owners of the vessels
requires that all doubt upon this subject
should be resolved quickly; justice to the
public requires that the facts be fully
ascertained and clearly stated with the
least possible delay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

consider a change of name was adopt
ed.
A special commission appointed last
year recommended at the afternoon
session that the church be divided into
six voting districts in the United
States and that the national officers
be elected by churches. The report,
which was presented Justice Leslie C.
Cornish of Augusta, Me-. chairman
of the commission, was adopted and
the constitutional amendments sug-
gested went over to the next annual
meeting for final action.
The convention rejected a resolution
expressing opposition to the invasion
of Mexico by the United States, after
the business committee had declared
the resolution inappropriate in view
of the mediation conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Normal Conditions
Exist at Monterey

Washington, May 26.-Normal con-
ditions are prevailing again in Mon
terey, Consul Hanna reported today to
the State Department. The railroad
to Saltillo was to resume carrying pas
sengers today and the consul reported
his plan to go to that city. Ship
ments of American goods are coming
into Monterey, he said, and trade gen.
orally is being established. Sal
tillo is reported tranquil. Train SER
vice has been resumed between Mon
terey, Tampico and Matamoras.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
DROP ACTION AGAINST
PRESIDENT JAS. GILMORE

Rochester, N. Y, May 2s.-The
ternational League Club against Pres
ident James A. Gilmore of the Fed
eral League to recover money adj
vanced to Tex Mcdonald when he
signed Rochester contract will be
dropped. A check for the amount was
received today from the Pittsburg
Federals. The case had been put into
the hands of the district attorney and
Mr.. Gilmore was summoned to appear
before the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
uIPTON'S CUP CHALLENGER
SHAMROCK " IS LAUNCHED
ON TUESDAY in ENGLAND

Gosport, Eng, May 26.-Shamrock
Nv, the challenger for the Americas
cup, was launched here today and
christened by the Countess Of Shaftes-
bury.
The new challenger took the water
on the stroke of noon. There was no
hitch in the arrangements and she
slid down the ways easily as the
Countess of Shaftesbury, who had done
similar service for Shamrock III,
christened Sir Thomas Lipton's latest
CHAMPION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
FIRST INTER-oCEAN
VESSEL VIA PANAMA
LAUNCHED At QUINCY

Quincy, Mass. May 26.-The first
vessel built in this vicinity to ply
between the Atlantic and Pacific by
way of the Panama canal was launch
ed here today.
AS the steamer slid down the ways
she was christened Atlantic by Dor
othy Louise Emery. II years old,
daughter OF Ralph S. Emery OF the
Emery Steamship Co.. her owners. A
sister ship. the Paciflc, 10 under con-
struction.
The Atlantic is a steel screw steamer
of the single deck type designed for
carrying lumber or general merchan-
disc. She y 4o5 feet lonf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Wilkinson Resigns
Treas'r Of Mills

Fall River. Mass, May 26.-At a
meeting of the directors of the STAFF
ford Mills today Samuel w. Wilkin-
son rendered his resignation as treas
urer at the request of the board. The
acceptance of the resignation was fol-
lowed by the resignation of Charles
B. Luther as president of the cor
poration and his election as treasurer
to succeed Mr.. Wilkinson. Foster S.
Mathewson was then elected president.
The resignation Of Mr.. Wilkinson
caused a big surprise in mill circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Wagner Opera House
Given to Germans

Bayreuth,> Germany, May 26.-The
famous Wagner Opera house here is
to be made a gift to the German peo-
pie, according to an announcement
made today in a newspaper interview
by Siegfried Wagner, son of the COM
poser. The gift will include Wagner's
home, "Wahnfried," inclusive of the
manuscripts and other memorials of
the composer and considerable en-
dowment fund for the expenses of
running it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27

The little shipping town was gaily
decorated with American and British
flags with which was intermingled the
yellow flag with the big green sham
rock of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club,
and everybody present wore sham
rock.
The British battleships in the harbor
were firing a salute in honor Of the
Queens birthday as Shamrock ~
was launched and most of the inhabi-
tants of the town accepted the firing
as a salute for the yacht.
Very few OF the hundred guests Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
MAJOR COLE NAMED
ADJ'T GEN. OF MASS,
STATE MILITIA

Boston, May 26.-Major Charles II.
Cole Of this city was appointed adju-
tant general Of the state militia by
Governor Walsh tonight. The Office
hAs been vacant during several weeks
Of unusual activity in connection with
prenarations Tor possible mobilization.
Gardner w. Pearson OF Lowell, the
last occupant, resigned after a dis
nxreeuient with the Governor.
Major Cole Ii connected with the First
Corps Cadets. He Is former police
.ommisoiouer and IRE commissioner OF
Boston, bAvfnk hnished his term in
- laffer e6les. anly. two months are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Boston Swelters I'M
derRays OF "0ldSol''
And the Mercury
Above 90
Portland Suffers Hottest May
Day Since 1880

Boston. May 26.-Boston experienced
mid summer heat today, with an Of
fetal reading at the weather bureau
of 93 degrees, The temperature in May
has exceeded 90 degrees only four
times in 25 years.
The unreasonable heat and a de-
pressing humidity caused one death
and II prostrations up to midnight.
One CT those Frustrated was expected
to die. The dead man was Michael
Doherty, a laborer. The day was the
hottest May 26 in 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
MetCalf Trial
To Begin Today

Providence, May 26.-Tomorrow was
named in thef United States district
court today as the time for the assign
ment of a date for the trial of Edward
P. Metcalf, former president of the At
Iantic National Bank.
The grand jury began the consideration
OF number of cases with the opening
of the May sitting of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Wheeler Nominated
Toxic ambassador

Washington, May 26.-President
Wilson nominated Post Wheeler to be
secretary of the embassy at Toxic.
Mr.. Wheeler was formerly at the en-
bassy at Rome and was recently or
dered home.
John C. Caldwell of Fort Scott was
nominated for minister to Persia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Smash Records in N. n.

Manchester, N. H, May 26-All hot
weather records for May 26 during the
past % years were smashed today
when the mercury scared to IS above.
Several women in factories tainted.
due to the excessive heat, but there
were no serious prostrations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Hottest May Day in
Portland Since 1886

Portland. Me, May 26.-Today was
the hottest May day that Portland has
experienced since 1880. The maximum
temperature recorded at the weather
Bureau was 90 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
MEXICO MEDIATION PLAN
Continued from Page one)

be a declaration Of principle on agrarian
and other subjects.
Land Question Smoothsd
After much discussion satisfactory
method of considering the land ques-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Find Body of
Blacksmith Suicide

Houlton, Me-, May 26.--The body of
John MacGargin, a blacksmith, was
found in loft over his shop today.
He told his friends on May II that he
was going away and he had not been
seen since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
fairfield.

Mrs Fred o. Savage left Monday
for few days visit at Madison with
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
Reverse Decision
In Cotton Case

Providence r. l., May 26.-After .
hearing in the superior court today on
the petition of the B. B. r. Knight
Cotton Concern for an injunction to pre-
vent union leaders in the Pawtuxet val
ley mule spinners' strike from ordering
sympathetic strike of employees of mills
that furnish yarn to the Knight compa-
ny, the decision was reversed. The court,
desired time to consider legal questions
involved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-27
UNITARIANS VOTE CHANGE
OF name AT THE ANNUAL
MEETING OF ASSOCIATION

Declare Misrepresentation of Scope of Work by Present
Designation Justice Leslie c. Cornish of Augusta Pre-
sents Report for Division of Church into Six Voting
Districts of u S-Reiect Resolution Against Invasion
Of Mexico
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-10
WISE BOY

What is the highest form of ami
NAL life?" demanded the teacher "a
giraffe promptly replied the boy at
the foot of the class.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-10
NOW COMES THE QUESTION, ''WHAT THEN?"

Louis
Protective
this
organization closing
ephaicaly the
that such reform have serious aftermath.
be possible that in their
eliminate social
will discussion of
families unable
What club
The
The bring
of the segregated districts individuals and be thought about
and forgotten
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-10
OSTRICH POLICY TOWARD UNEMPLOYMENT

Go of official employee big
total
bank yearly the industries
But ask when business how folks out of job and
the isn't foTthcoming-for nobody knows.
the
could nothing didn't
obviously
The nowhe admitted much
a speech seasoned with optimism
Yet think information social importance?
All civilization breaking
and can't find do the business of
society its institutions
se situation cruel menacing How unw them and how
cowardly
neglected?
unite keep the background?
NOT ALWAYS
What highest of No. Priscilla man with
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-10
NOT ALWAYS

No, Priscilla, the man with the,
lordly air on the back seat of an auto,
mobile is not always the owner,
Macon Telegraph. !
South Bend news-times., 1914-02-05
BACK To TIE STATE.

The democratic party has clearly de-
fined its position on the woman suf-
frage question. This does not mean
that the party has assumed an attitude
for or against the question but that it
regards female suffrage as a state,
not a national issue.
In caucus the democratic majority
in congress passed by a vote OF 123
To 81 a resolution declaring that lit is
the sense Of the democratic caucus in
the house Of representatives that the
question OF woman suffrage is a ques-
tion for the decision of the states and
not federal question. This action
is intended TO permanently dispose Of
the question as far as the present ad-
ministration is concerned and com
pletely dashes the hopes Of the suf-
fragists. who have been until recently
sanguinO Of federal action this winter.
If Pres. Wilson'S attitude toward
suffrage was misunderstood and mis-
interpreted before it is now clear that
he was guided not only by the policy
OF not taking the initiative in recon-
mending legislation, but OF following
up the program laid down by the
party platform. and by the under
standing that the democratic majority
in congress was opposed 10 making
suffrage "A federal issue
The suffrage ORGANIZATIONS will now
save time and energy by devoting their
attention exclusively 20 state lcgisla-
tion. The process VIII be slower than
by congressional enactment but equal
" effective. II will be simply q re-
version 10 the original plan OF con
verting the states one 10y one 10 the
new idea.
In the end it amounts 90 the same
thing. as a constitutional amendment
would have 10 be ratified by the sew
eral states
South Bend news-times., 1914-02-05
HOW FAR Is 1T TO \ PRECEDENT

The refusal Of the senate 10 give
Frank p. Glass Of Alabama seat
lacked the emphasis of conviction that
the man selected by Gov. O'Neil To
succeed the late Sen. Johnston was
two to thirty-one was sufficient to de-
feat the governors appointment, but
Il proved nothing.
AS matter of fact one man de-
cided Mr.. Glass fate. Sen. Clapp OF
Minnesota was the man who east the
deciding vote. lie had previously
signed a minority report favoring the
seating. but changed his mind at the
last minute. His change of attitude
was due TO the discussion Of the con-
stitutional question involved. on which
the opposition to confirmation was
based
If it means anything the senate vote
on the Glass appointment signifies
that the seventeenth amendment.
throwing the election Of United States
senators into the hands of the people
.depriyes governors Of the authority to
fill vacancies by appointment without
the consent of the legislature. This
Gov. O'Neil failed to obtain. The
incident furnishes the first test of the
senatorial law. but the division on the
construction was too close to be con-
Yincing. though final.
The unexpired term for which Mr..
Glass was appointed ends in March.
but it is announced that Gov. O'Neil
will call a special election TO fill the
vacancy in order that the state may
have at least the form of representa-
ton. For the regular term Under
wood and Hobson are opposing can
didates and may become such for the
uneXpired term.
The incident is Of value or OF special
public importance only SO far as it
establishes a precedent under the new
popular election law for United States
senators.