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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
PORTLAND POLICE
SEARCHING FOR MAN
WHO SET MANY FIRES

Portland. Me, June 11-Just before he
left for Augusta after investigating for
three days the numerous fires of last
Saturday, State Insurance Commissioner
]. w. Blunt stated TO a reporter that he
was sure there had been an incendiary
at work in Portland He was assisted in
the investigation by three detectives. and
he says that besides being convinced that
some of the fires were of incendiary orr
gin he has a description of the man who
is wanted.
Max Oransky, the proprietor of the
Congress Shoe Store. where the most Sc
rious blaze occurred, was in no way re-
sponsible for the fire, according to the
opinion of Mr.. Blunt.
The police have been looking for the
man whose description Mr. Blunt has
and suspects of setting some of the fires.
but so far have not been able to locate
the right man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
PASS REPEAL
OF EXEMPTION
BY 90 TO 50
VOTE in FAVOR
OFCANALTOLLS
FOR U. S. SHIPS

The vote in favor of the bill fol-
lows:
Democrats-Bankhe Bryan, Chill
ton, Clark (Ark), CuIberson, Fletcher,
Gore, Hitchcock, Hughes, James,
Johnson, Kern, Lea, Lee, Lewis, Mar
tin, Myers, Overman, Owens, Pittman,
Pomerene, Salisbury, Shafroth, Shep-
pard, Shively, Simmons, Smith (Ariz),
Smith (Ga), Smith Md, Smith Is.
c., Stone, Swanson, Thompson,
Thornton, West, White, Williams-37.
Republicans - Brandesee, Burton,
Cole, Crawford, Gronna, Kenyon, Nc
Cumber, Mclean, Nelson, Norris,
Root, Sterling, Sherman-13. Total
sc.
The vote against the bill: Democrats
-Ashurst, Chamberlain, Lane, MARITIME,
NewIands, O'Gorman, RansdeIi, Reed,
Vardaman, Thomas, Shieids-11.
Repuhiicans-Borah, Brady, Bristow,
BurIeish, catron, cIapp, Clark (Wyo),
cummins, Dillingham;, Dupont, Golf,
Jones, La Toilette, Lippitt, Page, Per-
kins, Smith (Mich), Smoot, Sutherland,
Towsend, Warren, Weeks, Works-23.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
HIS MARRIAGE
TO WELLESLEY
GIRL CAUSES
QUICK ARREST

Boston, June 11.-Kenneth d, Doug
las, formerly a Social Service worker
and later a newspaper man at New
ark, n. J., was arrested tonight on
charge of perjury in connection with
his marriage two months ago to Miss
Margerie Stoneham of Taunton, a
Wellesley College graduate. The ar
rest was made for Newark police with
whom his bride had lodged the charge,
alleging that Douglas did not inform
her of a previous marriage and di-
vorce Douglas is said to have left
Newark about two weeks ago, asking
a friend to notify his young wife that
he was a physical wreck and was 60
ing to q sanitarium to seek rest, To-
day a young woman, friend of Mrs.
Douglas, notified the police that Doug
las had come to her studio.
He was arrested there tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Boston, June .11.-A wave of heat
which reached crest of 81 degrees,
within two degrees of the record for
this date, swept over this city today,
causing the death Of two men and
prostra.ting many.
Daniel Dempsey dropped dead at Re-
we're. and doctors said he had been
overpowered by the heat. Joseph Muir
ply was found dead in a South End
cellar, to which he had gone to cool
off After complaining of the sultry
conditions Francis Mcnamara jumped
from a second story window on AL
bany street. He was taken to a hos
pital badly injured. Physicians said
he would recover.
continuation of the hot wave for
several days was in prospect tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
BEGIN WORK ON
FEDERAL PORTLAND
BATH POST ROAD

Portland, Me, June 11.-Work on the
Federal aid or Post road, to be built
between Portland and Bath was be
gun today by the contractor, r. F.
Hudson. This was on the top of Spear
HILL in the town of Cumberland, where
q large crew was put to work digging
for the crushed rock foundation. This
stretch will be carried along toward
Yarmouth. Other sections will be open
ed Immediately and the construction
will be pushed forward with all speed.
Nevertheless it will mean that the
road will be torn up the entire summer
and in order to take care of the i'm
mense volume of traffic over this high
way detours will be marked by the
Maine Automobile Association within
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Pressure, Isle, Me-, June 1.-Two H.
year-old lads, Victor Porter and Hart
lev Webb. were attacked by other boys
while fishing today, were stripped or
their clothes and left bound with shoe
strings tied tightly about their necks.
according to the police. Young WEBB
was dead when found. He will recov-
err. Two boys named Cote were ar
rested after an investigation. The po-
lice allege that they had on the
clothing and shoes of young Porter
and Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
ATTACK
ON PRESQUE ISLE
BOYS THURSDAY
One Lad Found Dead and Another Strang=
ling==Two Other Boys Placed
Under Arrest

The plight Of the lads was discover
ed by a young boy named Lundy and
his sister While gathering green's
they heard a low moaning behind
some bushes and investigated.
Young Porter was rolling on the
ground in agony Nearby was his
chum Hartley, who in his struggles had
fallen into the shallow water of the
stream. where they had been fishing,
and had drowned.
Victor was the son of Fred o. Port
err and Hartley was the child of Mrs.
Maude Webb. Both families were
prominent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
UNITED STATES
WINS ITS POINT
IN PEACE PLANS
Mexican Succession Snag Safely Passed
Through Conciliatory Spirit of
Mexican Delegates

Niagara Falls, Ont, June 11.-An
| important point in the plans for the
/ pacification of Mexico was gained by
the United States tonight, through the
conciliatory spirit displayed by the
Mexican delegation. What had been
q stumbling block for several days was
passed in safety.
In Gill conference of the media
tors and the delegates of both coun
tries, 1t was agreed that the transfer
Of authority from the present admin
istration to the now provisional gov
eminent should be accomplished in
appointment of a minister of foreign
affairs, who would succeed to the pro-
visional presidency. This method, pro-
vided for in the Mexican Constitution,
will be abandoned because the Unit
ed States insisted that to consent to
it would be tantamount to a recogni
ton of Gen Huerta's right to exer-
else constitutional functions. On this
point the mediation conference has
been wrestling for three weeks and for
the past three days continuance of the
conference has been threatened. The
mediators argued vehemently from the
| Mexican viewpoint, but the American
delegates were unyielding. Matters had
reached a crisis when the Americans
motored across the international bridge
at shutdown for what many believed
would be a final conference and the
end of mediation.
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"Wilson Victory"

The passage of the bill after a bit
ter struggle that has lasted for sew
eral months was regarded tonight as
another victory for President Wilson.
Although Is Republicans came to the
aid of the 81 Democrats who voted for
the bill on final passage the Presi-
dent initiated the movement in his
party for repeal and it was behind him
that many of the Democrats who voted
AYE" lined up on the last test.
There has been no certain promise
from the White House that the Pres
ident will sign the bill with its qualify
ing amendment, but there has been no
declaration that he will veto it and
party leaders in the Senate were prac-
tically certain that its approval as
amended by the House will lead to the
last favorable action by the President.
Democrats Opposed
Eleven Democrats led by Senator
O'Gorman fought consistently to the
end and even an hour before the last
vote was taken they did not abandon
their efforts to amend the bill to meet
their views Although vote after vote
on all sorts of amendments were pass
ed over by majorities that never fell
below II and on one occasion went as
high as So, the minority Democrats
kept up the fight to the end. The Sem
ate was weary with its long grind OF
debate and by the time Vice Presi-
dent Marshall put the question for the
passage of the bill, the oratory had
died down and the vote was taken
with but little excitement.
Feeling Runs High
Earlier in the evening there was an
other outbreak among Democrats
which showed more plainly than any
thing that has gone before. the deep
feeling that has been aroused by this
bill.
Senators Vardaman of Mississippi
and West of Georgia came near TO
blows, creating a scene such as had
not been witnessed on the floor in
many years.
1t all lasted less than minute but
in that time the Senate, worn down by
long debate and night sessions. livened
up.
The trouble started after a bitter ex-
change between Senator Vardaman and
Senator James, who had vigorously crit
icised the Mississippi senator and in turn
had been told that he was not stating the
truth.
When Senator Vardaman sat down.
Senator West took the floor and also
entered a protest against the recent
charge of Senator Vardaman that those
who voted for the repeal bill were guilty
Of treachery to the Democratic party
He referred to the charge that the Car
negie Foundation had expended $4,000 TO
defeat of this billy
who knows" added the Georgia sena-
tor, ''but what the shipping interests
have spent 100000 in order to secure the
defeat this bill?'
Have you been offered any?" asked
Senator Vardaman. AS he spoke he rose
and started toward the Georgia senator,
who was only few feet away.
Don't say that to me-" said Senator
West shaking his head and lifting his
arms.
WELL" said Senator Vardaman, still
advancing with his arms half raised.
you are making an intimation that
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Hope Recovered

The mediators themselves had al
most lost hope of a peaceful settle
ment. Somewhat piqued at Gen. Car
ranza's delay in answering their last
J communication they had suddenly
made public all the correspondence
with the Constitutionalists declaring
the incident closed. 1t seemed as II
the mediators would close the entire
proceedings unless the United States
yielded.
!, AS the Americans began their dis
Icussion with the mediators, the latter
commended again that the method OF
transfer would not be construed as
recognition, as all the world Woulu
know that the new provisional presl-
dent would be chosen at the mediation
conference and that to give Gen. Hu-
lerta permission to appoint MN was
merely an empty form designed 10 ap-
pease his wounded dignity. The Amer
leans reiterated that the Constitution
alists would never accept such meth
cd and the United States could not
WELD consistently with Its own poi
icy. Finally when matters seemed al
a breaking point, Luis Elguero, one OF
the Mexican delegates. entered the
conference room and Immediately d
shirt of compromise was noticeabie'
ON observing it the Americans sue-
'pested that the other Mexicans JOIN
in the conference and Emilio Rapasa
and Agustin Rodriguez joined the
group. In a surprisingly brief time the
Americans found they had made more
Roadway with the Mexicans dlrectiS
than they had previously by WORKING
through the mediators.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Washington, June 11.-Repeal Of
American coastwise shipping passed
the Senate tonight by vote of so to
80. The measure now goes back to
the House, which is expected to accept
the Simmons Norris amendment spe-
officially reserving all rights the Unit
ed States may have under the Hay
Pauncefote treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
The Sixth Race
Of Cup Yachts

Summary of the sixth race be-
tween the cup yachts Resolute
and Vanitie:
Course 80 miles triangular.
Wind west northwest, 5 knots
at start, four knots at first
mark, three knots at second, six
knots at finish. Tide ebb.
Starting signal II A. M.
ResoIute, start 10000; fin
ish 3:19:34.
Vanitie's start, 10000; fin
ish 3:17:37.
ResoIute, elapsed time 4:17:-
"a; corrected time 4:14:21.
Vanitie, elapsed time 4: 1887;
corrected time 4:15.37.
Resoiute wins by I minute 16
seconds.
Elapsed times on legs:
Resolute, first leg 1858;
second leg 1:o5:46; third leg L.
46:1c.
Vanitie, first leg 1:2o:57; sec
ond leg 1:09:47; third leg L.
A:53.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Xanitie Sets Pace

Except for few minutes on the last
leg the Vanitie set the pace in today's
contest and once more showed that
in reaching she is minutes faster than
the Resolute. She pulled out lead of
more than four minutes at the first
turn, through the aid of her famous
balloon jib topsail. She was doing
well on the second leg, also a reach,
when she ran into a soft spot and Res
oIute almost caught here. The fight
up the wind to the finish was the fin
est struggle in which the two yachts
have been engaged. The Resolute
weathered the Vanitie at one time, but
lost her place a few minutes later and
was 200 yards asterns when the Vani-
tie luffed across the line. The two
yachts showed their abilities of nego-
tiating the cup course in faint airs we'll
within the six hour time limit.
Jockey for Rear Place
What seemed to be a dying north
wester was just ruff1ing the water
when the committee sent the two
yachts away at IL o'clock on tri-
angular course-two reaches and
beat to the finish. With the first leg
off the wind, neither skipper was an
xious to show the way and the strug-
gle for the rear position was lively
one. Both were badly handicapped as
to time. the Vanitie finally showing the
way minutes and So seconds after
the starting signal, with the Resolute
10 seconds astern.
Vanitie Gains
Tho fret Ieg was down the Jersey
shore and the Vanitie at once began
to gain. Despite the faint shirts that
came off the land both boats slipped
through the water as if they had mo-
tors Kicking behind Off Seabright the
Vanitie had a lead of more than mile,
and turned the first mark four minutes
and Al seconds to the good. Both the
Yachts had luffed well to the WlndWard
of the course on the first leg so that
each had to jibe we'll above the mark.
The second leg was also reach
and for half the distance the Vanltle
seemed to have the race well in hand,
having gained her time allowance with
something to spare Near the second
mark the tickle wind left her Tapping
sails In the swells while 1t continued
TO watt the Resolute along until she
was within hailing distance of the
Gardner boat.
There was only one minute and Az
seconds between the yachts at the sec
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FAIR

Washington, June n.-Forecast for
northern New England: Fair Friday;
somewhat cooler in Maine; Saturday
fair, gentle to moderate west winds.
Southern New England and eastern
New York: Fair Friday and probably
Saturday: gentle to moderate winds,
mostly west and northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Kings Daughters
Are at Portland

Portland, Me-, June 1.-THE annual
convention of the Society of Kings
Daughters opened in this city this eve
ming. There was an address by Mrs.
Deborah Livingstone of Bangor. memo
rial services with an address by Miss
Georgia Libby of New York and reports
from circles throughout the State.
The convention will continue through
tomorrow.
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AGAIN
WINNER BY Her
TIME HANDICAP
Defiance Makes No Effort to Race but Will
Be ToWed Friday to City Island
For Repairs

, Sandy Hook, n. J., June 11.-Her
time allowance of three minutes and
10 seconds gave the Resolute today
the sixth cup class yacht race with
the Vanitie, sailed in the lightest of
airs over a 30-mile triangular course.
The Vanitie led at the finish by one
minute and 81 seconds but the Reso-
lutte was awarded the race on corrected
time by one minute and 16 seconds.
The Defiance, the third cup defender
aspirant, made no effort to race today
contenting herself with sail trial spins
inside of Sandy Hook. She will not
race off the Hook, as her sails needs
recruiting and her mast requires slight
alterations. She will be towed to City
Island tomorrow.
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In the House

Met at noon.
Consideration of sundry civil appropria-
ton bill resumed
Speaker Clark designated Representa-
tive Dixon of Indiana to act as Speaker
tomorrow while the Speaker is absent to
address Marshall College.
Adjourned at Go P. NJ. to noon Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
AGENTS WILL
BE SELECTED
BYCARRANzA
Report Sent from
Saltillo at Last
Moment
May Change Determination Of
South American ENJOYS

Saltillo. June 11.-General Carranza
announced tonight that he had return
ed an answer to the note of the Mag
ara Falls mediators stating that he
would appoint representatives to the
conferences at Niagara Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Day In Congress.
In the Senate

Washington, June 11.-Met at IL
A. NJ.
Debate resumed on repeal of Pan
anna tolls exemption.
Diplomatic appropriation bill re-
ported without provision for buying
embassy properties in Mexico City and
Toxic and legation property in Berne,
Passed repeal of Panama canal tolls
exemption with the Simmons-Norris
amendment so to 80.
Adjourned at 1920 P. M. to noon Fri
day.
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conditions and General Forecast

Washingtont June 11.-Over the east
ern half of the country high temper
atures continue. The weather has been
fair. No precipitation of consequence is
indicated for the northeastern United
States during the next two days. Tenn
perature changes will not be marked.
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Boston Forecast

Boston, June 11.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinit: Generally fair Friday
and Saturday; not much change In
temperature; light variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Closing Of Door to
Rebel General by
The Mediators
Gen. Funston Apprehensive Of At.
taeks on 0utposts by Advancing
FederaIs...0utbreak OF Disease
Feared in Vera cruz..Aeroplanes
Needed by U. S. Forces-.AntiIIa
To Land Arms Today

Washington, June Liberalization by
the South American mediators of eX-
changes thus far made between them
and Gen. CarranZa's agents, and the
report that the South American en-
voys regarded further waiting on Car
rama as beneath their dignity, were
generally taken here to mean that the
door to mediation is closed on the
Constitutionalists. Some, however, be-
lieved that if the Huerta and United
States representatives could agree on
terms of peace, the mediation confer
ence might recess while the American
govrnment sought to bring about an
agreement with the revolutionary
forces in Mexico While the mediators
at Niagara Falls were reaching their
decision, President Wilson and Secre-
tary of State Bryan held a protracted
conference
Progress Satisfactory
They were in frequent conference
with Justice Lamar ana Mr.. Lehman,
the American commissioners at Mag
ara Falls and following these inter-
changes, Mr.. Bryan smilingly reiter-
ated that mediation was progressing
satisfactorily" A few minutes later
word came from Niagara Falls of the
decision of the mediators with respect
to CarranZa. AS soon as he reached
his office Mr.. Bryan was called to the
long distance telephone and again en-
gagged in conversation with Justice
Lamar, who informed him of the ac-
ton of the mediators.
How Dispose of Carranza?
The fact that Gen. CarranZa had
forwarded no answer to the latest
communication from the mediators
had been regarded In some quarters
here for several days past as an indi-
cation that he did not intend to par
ticipate in mediation which would re-
Quire a cessation of hostilities against
Huerta. Moreover. it was thought that
officials of the Washington govern
ment had been well aware of this for
some time and had so informed the
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7-2O-4

ioc Cigar Thirty-nine years continr-
Qua increased sales tells It's own story.
Factory. Manchester. N.A ~ All;
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Senate Action as
Climax of Long
Fight Comes
Thursday
EXPECT ADOPTION OF
THE SIMMONS NORRIS
AMENDMENT BY HOUSE

Two Senators Near Blows in
Closing Moments of Bit
ter Struggle Insinuations
Of Bribery Bring Serious
Clash---Both Later Deny
Any Reflections on Any
one
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Yesterday Scores
In Four Leagues
AMERICAN

MN BuHVWW
Detroit 2; Boston
st. Louis 8; New York I
Washington a; Chicago 2
Cleveland 8; Philadelphia 0
NATIONAL
Boston 8; Pittsburgh
st. Louis 2; Brooklyn I
Chicago z; New York 4
Philadelphia 8; Cincinnati z
new ENGLAND
Worcester 10; Portland 5
Lewiston 5; Fitchburs
Lowell 5; HaverhiII 3
Lynn IA; Lawrence
FEDERAL
indianapolis 6; Baltimore (first
game); indianapolis II, Balti-
more 4 (seoond game).
Brooklyn 5; Chicago
Buffalo q; Kansas City 8
Pittsbure 7; ST. Louis
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HEAT WAVE AT
BOSTON BRINGS
DEATH TO TWO

Many Prostrations Reported
After Sweltering Condi-
tions--One Is Injured by
Jumping FIR ON a Second
Story Window After Com
planning of Heat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

The classified advertisements
are, largely, classified oPPoR-
TUNiTiES. When it appears,
YOUR OPPORTUNITY will be
easy to find.
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THE WEATHER

Fair Friday, somewhat cooler in
Enthusiastically fair, gentle to
moderate west winds.
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new ENGLAND

Worcester 13; Portland 5
Lewiston 5; Fitchburg I
Lowell 5; HaverhilI 3
Lynn IA; Lawrence 6