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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
WILL MAKE ROUND
WORLD RACE AN IN
TERNATIONAL Event,

New York, Feb. 16.-The co-opera-
tion of the International Aeronautical
Federation, in planning the around
the world race to be held in 1915 from
the Panama Pacific Exposition, will
be asked by the Aero Club of America,
it was announced Saturday by Pres
ident Alan r. Hawley. Inasmuch as
the course will lie over several coun-
tries whose rulings against invasion
by foreign aviators are strict, the step
was deemed necessary.
Cortlandt F. Bishop. vice president
of the Aero Club of America, said
Saturday that he would go to Europe
within the next three weeks and at
tend personally to calling together rep
resentatives of Is nations which COM
prise the federation.
Il do not anticipate any difficulty In
getting the nations together" he declar-
ed. II am confident they will realize the
tremendous value of the undertaking and
will cooperate and secure the co-opera-
ton of the scores of affiliated aero ciups
to make the race success
1t is believed here that the calling OF
the special meeting of the international
Aeronautical Federation will insure
speedy settings of the details of organ
izing the race 1t is also hoped that 1t
will enlist the support of the 400 aero
clubs the world over which make up the
international body and insure the pick OF
the 1000 aviators licensed by members of
the federation.
The Headquarters of the federation,
where the meeting to be called by Mr..
Bishop will be held, are in Brussels.
Prince Roland Bonaparte is presi-
dent, General Freiherr Won der GoltZ,
representing Germany; Count Henri
de la Vaulx, of France; Cortlandt F.
Bishop, representing the United states;
Baron Constantin Economo. of Aus
tria; Roger w. Wallace, of Great
Britain. Fernand Jacobs, representing
Belgium, and the Hon. R. Montu, a
deputy of the italian Chamber, are
vice presidents. Paul Tissandier is
secretary.
The precedent for considering inter-
national aeronautical events before
the federation was established in 1871
prior to the European circuit.
Compared to the race around the world
the event of three years ago was small
the territory involved including only Bel
GUM, France, Germany. Holland and
England. Before the race was sanction
ed however, 1t was necessary to lay the
project before the international body. TIC
call a special meeting the written appli-
cations of four of the is nations repre-
sented must be secured.
The regular meeting held each year will
take place in November, but as immedi-
ate consideration of the globe circline
event is desired, Mr.. Bishop believes he
will get four nations willing to take II
up at once.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
cAMDLEPIM RECORDS.

The present worlds record recog-
nized by the National Duck and Can
dlepin Congress are as follows:
Ten Strings.
1215-Paul Poehler of Quincy in 10
string match at Manchester, Feb. 7.
against Claird and Cullen, who totall-
ed 942 Poehler's strings: 13i, Ill, 125,
lis, us, 121, III, 1874. 129, 116.
Team Single.
641-Chelsea, Suburban League,
against Broadway at Chelsea Square
alley, Feb. s. Archie Walsh 10. Fitz
1873, Archie Carr of Lynn 11S, Frank
1871, Tim Burns 149.
Individual Single.
175-Archie Walsh Of Chelsea, Sub
urban League, at Chelsea Square al
leys, Dec 26, 1919
Individual Total.
4tS-Archie Carr of Union team,
Inter-city League. at Buick alleys.
Lynn, Jan. 2S. 1914.
Team Total.
1712-Revere Suburban League, at
Revere, Dec. 19. 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
WINS SUIT TO SET
ASIDE THE WILL OF
BAILEYS WIDOW.

White Plains, NJ Y, Feb. 16.-Mrs
Anne Isabel Hutchinson of Bridgeport
Ct. today won her suit to set aside the
will of her sister, the late Mrs kuth
Louisa Bailey, widow of James A. Bailey
long associated with p. 7. Barnum IN the
c,rcps business. The will left Mrs. Hutch
inson an income of $4,000 year. but by
setting il aside she will receive about
e,oo ooo The estate was valued at about
100000.
The action was brought on the erouhu
that the executors eXerted undue mIlu-
ence on Mrs Bailey and that she was
physically and mentally incompetent to
make a will. Mrs Bailey died at her
home in Mount Vernon March II, 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
FederalS After
iris Speaker.

Boston, Feb. 16.-Information that
the Federal League had sent an agent
to Paris OF meet the world touring
baseball players was followed imme-
diately today by the cabling of a
commission to James K. Callahan,
manager of the Chicago Americans, to
sign up Iris Speaker for the Boston
Red Sox next season. The tourists
were due in Paris today. 1t was re-
ported that Speaker was one of sew
eral players with whom the Federal
League agent was given authority by
the hackers Of the new organization to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Hancock, Mich, Feb. 16.-Congress-
man E. T. Taylor of Colorado. chair
man of the congressional committee in
vestigating the copper miners strike,
today overruled the objections of the
two Republican members and admit
ted evidence the report made several
months ago by Alfred j. Murphy,
spacial investigator sent to the cop
per fields by Gov. Ferris of Michigan.
After the hearing closed for the day,
Mr.. Taylor said that the Democrats
he'd a majority of the committee, al
though one of their number had not
vet arrived. He made his ruling ae-
cordingly. he said.
Representatives Howell ana swift
ger objected 70 the omission OF the
report on the ground that it was IT.
relevant.
Chairman Taylor and Representative
Caeey argued that the report should
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Paris, Feb. 16.--An apparent dead
lock has occurred in the arrangements
for the duel between Jules Vedrines,
the aviator. and Rene Quinton, presi-
dent of the French Aerial League. M.
Quinton's seconds met NJ. Vedrines'
seconds today and informed them. ac-
cording to the laws of the duel, We'd
rines must fight Henry Roux, whom
he grossly insulted before any other
duel could be considered. They added
that, quite apart from this they were
of the opinion that NJ. Quintons tele-
gram to Vedrines, suggesting that he
fight Roux did not constitute a cause
for complaint.
Vedrines replied in a long letter in
which he reviewed the whole affair. He
explained that he struck Rous because
he had serious reasons for doing SO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
ABANDON GLOUCESTER scHooN.
Err CYNTHIA AT SEA FRIDAY

Halifax, n. s., Feb. 16.-Captain De-
Carteret of the cable steamer Minia'
at sea, sent the following wireless de-
snatch via Sable Island to the gov
ernment station here;
"The Gloucester schooner Cynthia
rvas abandoned in a sinking condition
during a gale at p NJ. on FRIDAY IN IN
latitude 45.55 north, Longitude oo'o'
west. The captain ana crew Wei
rescued and taken on board.
THE Cynthia was set on nre ou'
owing to the heavy coating OF Ice she
may not burn. She was on the por'
tack with strong southeast, and 60
ing fast to the southwest.
.sIf afoat she is menace. TO naVi-
cation. especially to vessels from Hail
fax"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Now Deadlock in Arrangements
For Vedrines--Quinton Duel.

and that he refused to fight Roux un-
til jury of honor had cleared Roux or
charges which lay against him.
Roux, Vedrines continued, declined
to submit himself to a jury. and ii now
seemed that as long as he maintained
that position, M. Quinton would not
fight.
But, between NJ Quinton's refusal
and mine" says the letter, there are
some differences. In the first place
have not, like Roux, to exculpate my
self. Second, when l refused to fight
no one can say that it is lack of cour-
age I do not order others to make an
aeroplane flight across Europe at the
risk of death and to fight duel as
does M. Quinton. take my risks alone
and unaided. If one of US is to be sus-
pected of lacking courage, am quite
easy in mind that it will not be l."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

.uernando. Miss, Feb. 1e-Stop-
ming an Illinois Central passenger
train in the woods near Love Station
Miss. late tonight, so masked men
held passengers and members OF the
train crew at bay under cover OF re-
volyers while they forced Sheriff Mich
oils to turn over to them Johnson NC
(;n;rk and Bill Phillips, Negroes. ac-
cused of wounding ]. X. Ingram d
wealthy mill owner
When the sheriff and his two prison
ers disembarked the mob permitted the
train to proceed while they marched the
handcuffed Negroes to the trestle Prep
arations were being made to lynch both,
hut the pleadings Of Nichols in behalf OF
Phillips, against whom 1t is stated the
evidence is slight, were effective and ne
mas returned to the sheriff A rope was
n,aced around McGuirk's neck and he
wa. forced to leap from the bridge. The
mob then dispersed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Buffalo, Feb. 16.-The funeral OF thu
late John J. Kennedy, the state treas
urer, who committed suicide Sunday.
will be held Wednesday morning from
Bishop Colton's chapel John P. Hop
kins, former mayor Of Chicago, and a
lifelong friend, will take charge OF
the funeral. The burial will be in the
Limestone Hill cemetery, and the SER
vices at the grave will be conducted
by Monsignor Nelson H. Baker, vicar
general of the diocese.
The board Of aldermen, Of which Mr..
Kennedy was member for 26 years,
adopted resolution expressing regret
at the loss Of a Faithful public OFF,
cial, a loyal and patriotic citizen"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
NAVAL FORCE IN MEXICO
WILL REMAIN SAME,

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE navy de-
partment has no present intention OF
increasing the American naval force
in Mexican waters and today Secre-
tary Daniels said he had ordered the
battleships Rhode Island, Georgia, Ne
braska and Virginia to leave Vera
Cruz Immediately upon the arrival
there of the Dreadnoughts Utah, Flor
ida and Delaware. The latter ships
we're reported to be nearing Vera Cruz
late today. The four vessels relieved
will steam across the Gulf Of Mexico
to join Rear Admiral Badgers fleet,
now maneuvering in Guacanayaba
bav. on the south coast of Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
MISSING BAR HAReoR BOY.
Writes Landlady in New York to Send
His Belongings to Philadelphia.

New York, Feb. 16.--William Simp-
son Carter, son of Lester Carter of
Bar Harbor, Me, who mysteriously
disappeared from his boarding house
here Tuesday night last. is at 1913
Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Mrs.
George Hanna, his landlady. received
a telegram Saturday from the young
man, asking that his belongings be
sent to that address. He added that
a letter would follow but made no at
tempt In the message to1explain his
disappearance.
While here young Carter had been
acting as cashier in an uptown hotel
For a time he was student at the
University of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
ELLA CLAIR, VERMONT
GIRL, TELLS LIFE STORY.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Ella Clair detain-
ed by the police until her identity can
be established, told Chicago police
woman today the STORY of her life
Il was born in Rutland, VT" she
said, and became an orphan when l
was six months old. My aunt brought
me up and when she left year ago
for Germany l went to Troy, n. Y.
| worked in a store there and then
was a nurse girl until my employers
moved away. l thought l could get
work in Chicago, so l took my savings
Il had $140-and came here. | have
done nothing wrong and l don't see
why the police interfered."
The young woman is being held
pending word from Troy. She was in
a dazed condition when she arrived
here last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
81 in Peril on
Stranded Car Ferry.

Ashtabula, Ohio, Beb 16.-Thirty-two
men are in peril aboard the Marquette
and Bessemer No car ferry, which Is
fast in the ice two miles off this port.
The collier has been stuck since Saturday
afternoon and at noon today had no
been released despite the use of large
quantities of dynamite in an effort to
break the ice.
Unless the craft is freed within few
hours it's coal and fuel supplies will be
exhausted, the crew will be in danger of
freezing and hunger unless relief can
make it's way over the ice to the ship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Chihuahua, Mex, Feb. ia review
of the artillery corps with its 90 field
pieces and rapid fire guns, with which
General Villa expects to accomplish
much against the Federal army at Tor
reon. presented a brilliant spectacle
here today. The parade ground was
thronged with visitors. Bands played
and the people cheered for Carranza,
for Villa and for the 'martyred' Ma
dero.
The guns will be loaded on trains
tomorrow and will be sent south un-
der immediate command of Colonel
Ser.in. According to Colonel Servin's
latest information he is superior TO
the Federals in artillery which at first
will be used to shell the outerworks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
DRIVER OF MAIL WAGON
ARRESTED FOR OPENING MAILS,

Pittsf1eld, Mass, Feb. 16.-John Van
Bramer, driver of the mail wagon be-
tween the post office and railroad station,
was arrested early this morning by post
office inspectors on charge of opening
letters and stealing from the mails. The
arrest took place in the post Office where
Van Bramer was said to have been
caught in the act of opening letters and
to have admitted he was trying to find
money in letters.
Van Bramer came here from Richmond.
Mass. last September. is 26 years old
and single Following a hearing before
United States Commissioner Wood, he
was taken to Boston, where the federal
grand jury is in session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
PROVIDENCE IN
GRIP OF WORST
STORM IN YEARS.

Providence, r. L.. Feb. 16.-Provi-
dence is in the grip of the worst storm
that has swept this section since the
gale of 1898. The street car system is
completely demoralized and cars and
passengers are stalled and snowbound
at various points on the suburban
lines. The steam trains on the New
Haven Railroad are also way off
schedule Deep drifts in the outskirts
of the city have in some places made
the thoroughfares impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Four Men Convicted of Killing
~s4 Putrich Sentenced at HOughtOn.

7 have tried to find something in
mitigation for your act. said Judge
Flanagan. in passing sentence. III
the jury had found your plea of self
defence true. it would have been a
traVesty on justice. The stick that
struck Cooper probably save three OF
you at least, from Imprisonment for
life. Cooper was struck on the mead
and had some excuse for passion
The four men will be taken to Mar
ouette prison tomorrow to begin serv-
ing their terms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
CLARK ACCEPTS
OFFER To CONDUCT
new YORK INQUIRY.

New York, Feb. 16.-John kirkland
Clark, assistant district attorney. has
accepted an offer by the Assembly
committee chosen to conduct q state
wide inquiry into a political graft. to
act as counsel and chief investigator,
according to a report current here
today. The report gained credence
wheen Mr.. Clark left for Albany.
Because of the suicide of John J..
Kennedy, state treasurer, who was to
have testified today, the local John
Doe hearing was postponed until
Wednesday. The grand jury before
which Kennedy was to have appeared,
will resume sessions tomorrow. Il
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
POLICE GuARD HOME
OF THREATENED man,

Boston, Feb. 16.-Letters threatening
death to Henry w. Longfellow, End,
descendant of the poet, and to his wife
and family unless $4,000 was paid over
have resulted In the placing of police
guard about the Longfellow home on
Commonwealth avenue. Allston Three
letters were received written apparently
by an illiterate hand. One said Mr.. and
Mrs Longfellow would be killed, another
that bomb would be placed beneath
their home and third that their two
children would be kidnapped. unless the
money were placed beneath stone In a
alot near the Longfellow home. A box
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Trustees Increased at
Mackay Cos. Meeting.

Boston, Feb 16-At the annual
meeting of the Mackay Cos. today the
number of trustees was increased from
eight to nine and Sir Thomas Skln-
ner of London was elected addltloIlaf
trustees by a unanimous vote PIT
Thomas was a close associate ef tora
Strathcona Both were directors IN
the Commercial Gable Co, which Is
controlled by the Mackay Cos.
Sir Edmund B. Osler of Toronto and
Henry V. Meredith, president OF the
Bank of Montreal were reelected
trustees. The remaining six trustees
consist of Clarence H. Mackay and
the following five associates in the pr
ganization itself
William Cook, George G. Ward, Ed
ward c. Platt. George Clapperton ana
Milton w. Blackman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Brilliant Scene as Gen. Villas
Forces Are Reviewed, Chihuahua.

in the hills south and west Of Tor
reon.
Some of the guns will be mounted on
steel coal cars. This scheme has been
a favorite one in the revolutions OF
the last three years and will be par
ticularly valuable in and about Tor
reon, where there is a web of tracks.
Preparations of the medical STAN
headed by Dr. Villareal, for the i'm
pending battle have been more thor
ough probably than ever before In
Mexico since the present series of rev.
olutions began. DR.. Villareal has an
adequate staff of surgeons under him
and a trained corps of hospital stew
ards. A car completely equipped for
surgical operations has been fitted up
and other cars have been provided
with hunks for the wounded
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Houghton. Mich. Feb. 1G,-The four
defendants in the Seeberville murder
case, convicted of manslaughter for
the killing of Steve Putrich, were
sentenced today to indetermlnate
terms in Marquette prison,
James Cooper, Arthur Davis ana
William Croft, Waddell- -Mahon guards,
must serve a minimum of seven years
or n maximum of Is.
Edwin Polkinghorne, deputy sher-
iff received recommended minimum
sentence of 10 years because the jury
snepested clemency in his case.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
SHOT AT "sAFErY" LESSON.
Boy Learning About Gun from Father
Is Fatally Hurt.

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 16.-While
cleaning revolver Saturday after
noon, and at the same time explaining
to his S-year-old son Joseph how to
handle a weapon with perfect safety.
John Callahan, Of No. "A Temple street
shot the boy through the stomach
The lad was taken to the Hartford
hospital, where it was said Sunday
night that his condition is serious.
The bullet travelled upward and
penetrated one of Joseph's lungs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
RACES ALONG
COAST OF RHODE ISLAND

Newport r. l., Feb. ia blizzard
swirled about Narragansett bay to-
night. stopping all activities af1oat and
crippling those on shore. Not vessel
moved in the bay after lark, the snow
being SO think as to obscure all guides
to navigation. All transportation SER
vice was badly hampered fire that
did So damage on the plant OF the
Newport Supply Co., gave the firemen
a hard fight to keep the flames from
spreading.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
ICE SPORTS OFF THE
ISLAND OF NANTUCKET.

Nantucket, Mass, Feb. 16.-Ice has
shut off the island of Nantucket from
all physical communication with the
mainland since Friday Over 200 fish
ing boats were imprisoned in the har-
Dor tonight Communication over the
island roads tonight was made almost
impossible on account of violent
blizzard of which Nantucket was the
storm center.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Candidates for Yale Track,

New Haven, CT, Feb. 16.-Devotees
of track athletics at Yale received a
shock tonight when only 35 candi-
dates for the team reported at meet
ing called by Capt. Brown. This is the
smallest number in years. Last season
there were about 100 candidates. 1t is
believed that the unusually large num-
Der of candidates for the crews this
year has taken away many available
nl@u.
Active track training will start to-
morrow but unless more men report
the outlook Is considered dubious.
"A hurry call will probably be issued
tomorrow for more candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
5 PER CENT. FREIGHT
RATE INCREASE SUSPENDED,

Washington, Feb. 16-The proposed
per cent. freight rate advance by East
ern railroads. suspended by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission until March
15 pending investigation, were again sus-
pended by the commission today until
Sept. r.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Early Decision Expected on the
Request for High Freight Rates.

posed advances, which had been sus-
pended until March II, had been fur-
ther suspended until Sept. II. Persons
in a position to know said tonight
Sept. Il merely was the latest date to
which the commission could suspend
the proposed rates and that a decision
could be expected within the next two
or three months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT HIS
BOOKS IN PERFECT CONDITION

Albany. N. Y. Feb. 16.-Accountants
from the comptrollers office today re-
ported after examining the books Of
the late State Treasurer Kennedy that
they were in perfect condition.
The examination went back only to
last Monday, on which date they were
balanced by the same men who made
the audit today and pronounced cor
rect. 1t is probable complete audit OF
the books from the time Mr.. Kennedy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Ten U. S. BATTLESHIPS
NOW OFF VERA CRUZ

Vera Cruz, Mex, Feb. 16.-The Unit
ed States battleships Utah, Delaware
and Florida arrived here today bring
ing up the strength of the American
fleet lying off the port to 10 battle-
ships.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
ALLISON WITH 1898
BREAKS CITY RECORDS
AT COLONIAL ALLEYS,

Albison smashed the city record. Mon
day afternoon at the Colonial alleys by
rolling 10-string total of 1898. His score
was as follows: 104, ITO, 106, 105, 81, i2s.
9S, III, 116, 117-109S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
comiskey Under Care of Specialist.

Rome, Feb. 16.-The indisposition or
Charles A. Comiskey. president of the
Chicago Club of the American Base
ball League. continues. He is under
the care of a specialist.
Mr. Comiskey was unable to leave
for France on Friday night with the
members of the visiting baseball team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
WoIqast Wins Decision.

Cincinnati Ohio, Feb. 16-Fighting des-
perately in the final three rounds, Ad
Wolgast of Michigan won newspaper
decision over Tommy Gary OF Chicago
in a 10-round boxing contest tonight. VOL
CAST was the aggressor throughout and
his terrific short arm punches and
smashes did much damage. Gary was
groggy toward the end, but managed to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Washington, Feb. 16-Decisien oy
the Interstate Commerce COMMISSION
on the pending request of the Eastern
railroads for an advance IN lreighl
rates probably will be MADE durihs
the latter part Of April. This was
learned from an authoritative source
tonight Earlier in the day the COM
mission had announced that the pro-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
To Aid So. American Trade.

Boston, Feb 16.-Julus G. Lay, United
States consul at Rio Janeiro, arrived to-
day for two days conference with New
England manufacturers and exporters re-
garding the best means of developing
South American trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Late Augusta Locals.

A special all-day meeting of Cushnoc
Grange will be held Thursday for the
purpose of receiving and acting ON COM
munications and receiving applications.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
safebreakers Get $4,000.

Milledgeville. Ga. Feb. f6.-Safe
breakers got more than $4,000 In cash
early today when they bound and gag
ged a night watchman in the business
place of c. 5. Bonner. here. and wreck
ed the safe with three charges-of nj
tro-gIYcerine Bonner SAYS the loot wa !
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

Captain William II. Hand, one of the
few senior captains Of the United
States revenue service and veteran
of the Civil War, died at New Bed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Masked Men Hold Up Train
To Get Negro for Lynching'

a police guard stationed in the vicinity
but no one appeared to claim it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17
Treasurer Kennedy, New York
Suicide to Be Buried Wednesday.

took Office up to the date Of his death
will be ordered.