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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
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Rescued Where Grew
Had Given Up Hope

Boston, Feb. 24.-The crew of the
Lockeport, n. S. fishing vessel Dolly
Grey, rescued from their disabled
craft on the La Havre fishing grounds
off the Nova Scotia coast, were
brought here today by the fishing
schooner Mary.
The mainmast and the three dories
of the Dolly Grey had been carried
away in a storm, and Capt. Harry
Brown and his three seamen had been
shut up in the ca bin 4S hours so weak
from exposure that they We're unable
to work longer at the pumps, when the
Mary's crew saved them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
WASHERWOMEN CAUSE
OF ANTI-CHINESE RIOTS

Nogales, Sonora, Mex, Feb. 20.
The anti-Chinese riots in Cananea
yesterday grew out of a washerwo-
mans war, according to information
received here. The omen's Protective
League of Cananea recently organic
ed by women who earned their living
at tho washboard is said to have been
formed to attack the Chinese, who
wore accused of usurping the women's
employment. Women took the lead in
the roating, which resulted in the
flight of virtually all of Cananea' s
Chinese laundrymen and many of the
Oriental restaurant keepers.
The majority of the Chinese return
ed to Cananea today after a night of
terror in the hills.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
MAINE HAD So
APPLICATIONS TO
new BANK kSYSTEM

Washington, Feb. 25.-Pennsylvania
led the states of the nation in the
number of national banks applying for
membership in the new Federal Re
serve banking system, according to
figures given out tonight by the
treasury department OF the I465 ap-
plications received. SS5 came from
banks in the keystone state, While the
next nearest was Texas, with 5lS ap-
plications.
The New England applications by
states follow:
Maine 60; New Hampshire Sc; Ner-
mont As; Massachusetts, 116; Rhode Is
land 19; Connecticut II. Total 44o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
ENGLISH GOVERNMENT
AND PEOPLE ANXIOUS

London. Feb 26-The Times this
morning expresses the hope thai the
studied moderation of the ministerial
statements in parliament will not be
misunderstood by the Americans to
mean that either the British govern
ment or people are Indifferent.
should Villa fail to justify his ae-
ton" says the Times, I'VE shall bide
our time until a government again ex-
lists in Mexico strong enough to bring
the offenders to justice. We are de-
termined, whenever that happens, to
demand and obtain satisfaction Tor the
death of our countryman unless 1t can
be proved that his end was 1ustihaoie'
THE masses of the American peopie
seem to be not yet reused 10 a reaiiza
ton of the seriousness OF their posi
ton. They have taken the muraer OIL
number of their own citizens So
quietly that many of them .fall TO uh-
derstand British indignation. But we
shall be surprised and grieved II al
that Is best in the United States does
not recognize the justice OF our oe
mands."
The Times comments are paseo on a
remark of its Washington correspondent
that the administration here does not
mean. unless its hands are forced "
n,olxe any active move to bring VIVA 10
book ,.~,,
The correspondent continues: Every
- ,,bosa opiuions are worth having
,ss,,o,.a. that intervention Is ultimately
inevitable. but the administration THINKS
there is not yet any popular SANCTION ior
intervention, and in this the aamiiiisei
+ioo iS right
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
AMERICAN CITIZENS
REPORTED IN HANDS
OF ALBANIA BRICANDS

Durazzo, Albania, Feb. 8.-Accoro-
ing to information from Agent Spen-
Ger who is watching Albanian anairs
at Elbassan in behalf of the Ameri-
can government, several American CIT
izens have been captured by brigands
near Elbassan. They are supposed 10
be former Albanians, with American
naturalization papers.
Five American citizens have been ar
rested at Pogradez and threatened
with execution for teaching the Al
banian language. The matter has been
referred to the American embassy at
ponaa nv the Americana Protestant
missionary here.
II is considered probable here that
these Albanian Americans are the VIC
tins of some tribal feud.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Steam Collier
Lingan Missing

Halifax. n. s., Feb. 25-The Domin-
ion Coal Cos, steam collier Lingan
with a crew of 80 men, bound from
Everett Mass, for Louisburg, c. B.,
is still missing.
The Lingan, which was due Thurs
day, was reported to have arrived at
the Cape Breton port, but tonight it
was found that another vessel had
been mistaken for the collier.
Great ice fields off the Nova Scotian
coast are supposed to have caused the
delay, and fears have been expressed
that the steamer may have been
crushed. The government steamers
Stanley and Lady Laurier are search
ing for the collier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
MATTY NOT YET REPLIED
TO The FEDERAL OFFER

New York. Feb. 25.-"Mathewson has
not yet replied to my telegram, Whleh
leads me to think that our proposition
has started him thinking said Pres
ident Gilmore of the Federal League
tonight, referring to the new leagues S
attempt to interest the star pitcher OF
the New York Nationals in an offer
to align himself with the Federals.
I'VE have not offered MatheWson any
stipulated amount added Gilmore.
Our telegram read: Would you con-
slider a proposition to manage the
non Sunday playing Brooklyn F'eder-
al League at your own terms"
However, we are willing to pay
Mathewson more money than he prob
ably considers possible. Mathewson
would be a big help to US, and we
could make it worth Matty's Whlie
to talk business with US
Gilmore intended to leave here late
tonight for Buffalo. He says Buffaio
will surely be in the league the COM
ing season.
Gilmore said the Federal League
was after Speaker, Crawford, Magee
Uingo. Dooian and Bliss of the Worlo
tourists. A committee of the new
league will be on hand to welcome the
home corners next week. In the event
that Mathewson declines the Brooklyn
management. it will be offered to .one
Of the players on the worlds tour, CHI
more declared.
I'VE are not worrying about losing
Mathevson and consider him as good
as signed" said Secretary roster oi
tho Giants. "Mathewson has been sent
a blank contract to fill in and the Ne"
york Club is willing to sign him TOT
life To show how ridiculous is the
idea that Mathewson is considering the
Federal Leagues offer l need but say
,hot Nattv has been the New YORK
C,,,,h,s agent on the coast to get our
players out there in line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL
CLUB CORRALS PLAYERS

Montreal, Feb 25.-Word has been
received from Manager Bransfield of
the Montreal International Club, who
is scouting across half the continent
after reported jumpers to the FEEDER
ais from the Montreal Club. that
Pitchers Jean Dale and Emil Richter
Third Baseman Doyle and First Base
man Hugh Miller, will again sign
Montreal contracts.
Bransfield confirms the reports that
Pitchers Frank Smith, Mattern, Null
lin and INLAY, Infielders Lennox, alsh
and Esmond, and Outflelders Almeida
and Duncan have jumped or will jump
to the Federals.
Outfelder Hanford, First Baseman
Art Griggs and Pitcher Del Mason are
now the leading holdouts on the Roy
ais reserve list.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Brunswick to APP
propriate S5S, 55l

Brunswick, Me-, Feb. 25.--(SpeciaD. -
The committee of twelve, who meet
each year before the town meeting to
draw up a budget of expenditures to
be, and the appropriations to cover
them, met here tonight.
The total appropriation this year will
be s5s,541 an increase over last year
which was s524s0. The appropriation
The annual appropriation for poor,
manual training, domestic science,
Supt. Of schools and committee, high
ways, interest, street lights. Memo
rial day and discount on taxes have
been increased. The decreases was
among contingent expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
NATIONAL. LEAGUE RULES
CHANGED FOR PLAYERS

New York, Feb. 25.-The National
Baseball Commission today announced
several important changes IN us rutes
changes made to comply with 'he
agreement recently reached with the
Players Fraternity.
These changes, according to Secre-
tarv John A. Heidler of the Natlohai
League, mean that no player can se'
out of one major league unless al the
clubs in the other league nave eeen
given a chance to secure him; also thae
the PLAYER cannot be released TO
league of low classification, unless al
leagues in between have been given
chance to get him.
The new rules go into eHect liiiiiie-
diately
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Harmony Banquet
At Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25.-RNublican
state leaders who arrived tonight for
the Republican Harmony banquet
tomorrow, said the announcement OF
candidates. and the launching OF
hooms for candidates will be kept In
the background as far as possible III
order that plans for the restoration
of peace between the Republicans ana
Progressives might be emphasized at
the gathering.
Whether United States Senator The
odore f. Burton will announce his can
didaey for reelection and whether
Former United States Senator Joseph
r. Foraker will enter the field as a
candidate, will not be known
until after tomorrow's meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Investigate Negro
Kingdom in Africa

Washington, Feb. 25.-At the request of
the British government the state depart
ment has asked the department of justice
to inquire into the proposed establishment
of a Negro kingdom on the Gold Coast
of Africa by Chief Sam of Oklahoma. An
investigation will be made. although it
is believed the American government can
take no action to prevent the emigration
of Negroes.
The British officials suggested that
Chief Sam and his followers might find
the Gold Coast unsuitable for their king
dom
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
The Hancock Probe
To Meet Saturday

Hancock, Mich. Feb. 2S.-After the
striking copper miners had concluded pre-
sentation of their case before the con-
gressional committee today and the pup
lie hearings had been adjourned until
Saturday, a disagreement arose over the
selection of a miner to accompany the
committee on a visit into the mines to-
morrow.
Counsel for the mining companies would
not accept any of the men proposed ana
the congressman withdrew to let the op-
posing sides settle the question among
themselves. No agreement was reacheo
and another conference will be held
Two days are to be devoted by the leg
islators to an inspection of mining com
pany properties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
NEW JERSEY LEAGUE GETS
STAR CUBAN BALL PLAYER

New York, Feb. 25.-Dr. Carlos Hen
riouez. owner of the Long Branch
Club of the New York and New Jer-
sey League, returned from Cuba TO-DAY
with the signed contract of charles
Romanach, a star Cuban shortstop'
who has been wanted by the Brook-
lyn National League Club and also
claimed by Cincinnati.
Henriquez said that Conte, the REQ
eral League agent in Cuba, has not
been successful in his mission and that
Cuban players are sticking to organ
lied baseball.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
HE|NzE TO SERVE
SUMMONSES ON
CHAS. ". MORSE

New York, Feb. 25.-F. Augustus Heinze
obtained a supreme court order today per-
mitting him to serve summonses on
Charles w. Morse by publication or
through the mails in an action to recover
s597, ,257 from him with interest from Jan
s, 1909. Heinze and Morse both figured
in the failure of banks after the finan-
cial panic of 1907 Morse went to prison
and was pardoned.
The complaint sets forth that on or
about Jan. s, 1905 an account was started
between the pair and that when it was
balanced Morse owed Heinze the amount
now sued for The complaint says Morse
agreed to pay this He is now in Europe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
CONNECTICUT LAWS
AND STATE BANKS

Hartford. CT. Feb. 25.-Connecticut
laws do not give state banks the pow
er to subscribe for stock in the new
Federal Reserve Bank, according to
an opinion today by Attorney General
John H. Light Secretary or the
Treasury McAdoo had written the at
torney general requesting an opinion
on this point.
Mr.. Light says such power cannot be
implied. when 1t is not specifically Civ
en- and quotes supreme court decisions
to that effect.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
LONDON NEWSPAPERS
CONTINUE To DISCUSS
The BENTON AFFAIR

London. Feb. 26.-The London news
papers are still keenly absorbed in the
Benton affair.
The Chronicle suggests Joint inter-
vention by the United states ana 'le
European powers as a soiutloh'
President Wilson is unable to adope
"he easiest path-the recognition OIL
President Huerta."
The Morning Posts Washington cor
respondent praises the frankness anu
energy shown by Secretary Bryan ana
bv the state department, which, ne
saws. could not have done more hao
Rentan heen an American citizen, but
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
OPERATOR DIES
UNDER WHEELS AT WARREN

Warren, Mass, Feb. 25.-Eugene T.
Ritehie. telegraph operator at the Bos-
ton G. Albany division station was
killed by a train late today while
crossing the tracks to give train or
ders to a conductor on the Springfield
local freight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
O'SHAUGHNESSY TRYING
TO RELEASE BENAvlDES

Mexico City, Feb. 25.--The Ameri-
can charge, Nelson OShaughnessy, is
making efforts to obtain the release OF
Inocencio Benavides, an American cit
izen who, 1t is believed has been con-
signed to service in the Mexican army.
Benavides, who is a Texas cattleman,
was In Sabinas near Monterey, buy
ing cattle, according to his friends.
when he was arrested charged with
conspiracy. He was sent south from
Monterey, but his exact whereabouts
are not known.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
NO SMALLPOX IN BALTIMORE
SAY HEALTH COMMISSION

Baltimore. Feb .25.-Dr. C. Hamp
son Jones, assistant health commits
sioner of Baltimore, tonight said there
was no epidemic of smallpox here.
Since Jan. l there have been 9S cases,
mostly Negroes. All were removed to
quarantine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

FL Paso, Tex, Feb. PA Michaelis,
who gave his address as 236 Vernon
street, Brooklyn, and who said his fa-
ther was a director of the Union Trust
Co. Of Brooklyn, was released from
tho Juarez Jail this afternoon. He said
Gustav Bauch was still there. Mi
chaelis was arrested IL days ago, he
said, after a fist fight. In Jail, he said,
were the following Americans beside
Beuch:
Edward Trabard, Matte Giddins, II.
T. Davis, V. e. Goodman and rail-
road man named Thornton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
WOMAN'S REBUKE TO
FA|THLESS HUSBAND

Boston, Feb. 25.-"Cowardly fools,
how about the children" was the text
of cable message which Charles Gale,
a passenger on the steamer Arabic
found awaiting him on his ARRIVAL
from Liverpool today. 1t was from his
wife. whom he is alleged to have left
with two children at Burntly, Eng
land, where he eloped with Mrs. Flor
ence Beavers. The couple, who had
crossed the ocean as Charles Heap
and Wife" admitted their identity,
according to immigration officials.
They were ordered deported.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
MEXICAN BAND OF 600
SOUGHT BY ARMY PATROL

Deming, n. NJ, Feb. 25.-A band OF
6oo Mexicans, supposed to be Huerta
fiilibusters, who encamped last nlgn.
in the Florita mountains. started south
todev with horses and considerable
supply of arms and ammunition
The United States army palroI mas
been notified and civil officers at Hach-
ita headed a posse to intercept the
Mexicans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
TO INVESTIGATE CONDITIONS
IN CHARLES STREET JAIL

Boston. Feb. 25.-The city council vot-
ed tonight to investigate conditions at
the Charles Street jail. The vote was
taken on the petition of Councilman Wat
son, who had charged that prisoners were
confined in the Jail for five and six
months without exercise. except for their
weekly bath; that non-drug users were
kept in the same cells with prisoners ad-
dicted to the use of drugs, and that
there was laxity of discipline. Prison
Commissioner Randall admitted that
some of the alleged conditions We're true.
Sheriff Quinn, who is in charge of the
Jail, said tonight that he welcomed an
investigation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

The necessity of battling against flames
for several hours in zero weather, which
has been faced by the firemen of Boston
a number of times this winter, was their
portion again Wednesday when fre caus-
ed $4,000 damage to the Riverside View
apartment house on the Fenway. Sixty
occupants were carried down ladders, but
no one was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
PAYS LAST TRIBUTE TO
HENRY NJ. TELLER

Denver, Col. Feb. 25-Citizens from
all walks of life today paid the last
tribute of Denver and Colorado to the
late Henry NJ. Teller. former secretary
of the interior and for 80 years senator
from Colorado, when for three hours
today the body lay in state in the ro-
tunda OF the Capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
No Ships Allowed in Baltimore.

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The State
Quarantine Board gave notice today
that on account of the seeming epi-
demic of smallpox at Baltimore, it will
be necessary for all vessels coming
from that city to Philadelphia to stop
at the state quarantine station at Mar
Gus Hook for inspection and examina-
ton until otherwise ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
South and Southeast Gripped
Ry SnOWstOrm==SOme States
See First in Decade or More

points lowered about the freezing
point and the snow melted as it fell.
Fair and comparatively mild wealth
er prevailed west of the Mississippi
river. Throughout Texas the weather
was moderating after unusually low
temperatures last night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Aviator Breaks
Altitude Record

coo niego Cal. Feb. 25.-America aiti-
tude record. made by Lieut.. H. b. fost
in his recent fatal flight at North lsiaho'
was broken today when Theodore Mac
CauIly. aviation instructor. ascended TO
the height of 12.1S9 feet Posts record
was 12.12O feet The descend was made
in nine minutes in series of long vol
plaQeS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

A bill to provide for an extension Of
the Pacific Great Eastern Railway from
it's junction with the Grand Trunk Pa
cific Railway at or near Fort George in
northeasterly direction into the Peace
river country for distance of 800 miles,
was introduced Tuesday in the Legisla-
ture at Victoria, B. c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
REPORTED REFUSAL OF
PERUVIAN ELECTIONS

Lima. Peru, Feb. 25.-It is reported that
Congress will decline to order general
elections and will refuse to accept the
resignation of Miguel Echenique, second
Vice President of the republic. which
was submitted on Feb. I. Senor Echeniaue
will be called upon to occupy the Presi-
dency until the arrival of Roberto f. Le-
euia. the first Vice President who is re-
turning to Peru from Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Savannah Experiences Snowfall.

savannah, Ca, Feb. 25.-For the first
tine in something like 20 years. sa-
vannah is experiencing a snowfall to-
day. About two inches fell
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
AMERICAN RELEASED FROM
THE JUAREz JAIL DECLARES
CUSTAvE BAUCH is THERE

emphasizes the extreme danger To the
life of Consul Perceval should he at
tempt to enter Mexico, owing to the
terrorism existing along the border.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Snow in Georgia.

Columbus. Ga, Feb. 25.-Two inches
OF srow fell here early today. 1t was
the first SNOW of consequence in 10
years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
FIREMAN KILLED WHEN
VIRGINIA TRAINS COLLIDE

Lynchburg. Va, Feb. 25.-Misunder-
standing of an order caused a head
on collision between two freight trains
near Prospect on the Norfolk & West
ern Railway, today resulting in the
death OF q fieman, Henry Cooper, of
Roanoke
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

The raising, planting an upkeep of the
trees which so beautify the streets and
boulevards of Paris are under the direc-
ton of the prefecture of the department
of the Seine, In which Paris is situated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Jioht Snow in New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. PA light snow
fell here today for the first time since
1909. The snow melted as fast as 1t
fell
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

The French city of Lyons has project
for q new central railway station to be
built at cost of $12,00O.000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

The island Of Lewis, in the Hebrides,
is offered for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
MONTHLY REPORT IS FILED BY PAGAN Total of 1646 Arrests and 1046 Convictions THE SPEEDERS SUFFER Nearly 5000 Collected in Fines and Costs and $6477 Worth of
 Stolen Property
 Recovered
THE SPEEDERS SUFFER

Showing a total of 1646 arrests, the po- lice report for the month of March was given to Commissioner of Public Justice A. o. Lane yesterday morning by Acting sufferers from the onslaughts of the po- lice were the automobile speeders. the gamblers, the pistol 'toters" and the vag- rants and loiterers. There was also large percentage of the arrests made on felones. The report showed a total of over 50 per cent convictions.
 T believe the report shows construc- tive improvement" said Acting Chief Martin Eagan yesterday morning in com menting on the March report. "and am pleased with the good work of our limited police force. They are all working to- gether and we are getting excellent re- suits"
 Tt is good report and shows the merit of my contention that Martin Easan should have been elected chief of police several months ago.. said Judge Lane. He Is doing good work and should be given at once the permanent appoint ment."
 The police report in detail follows: Hon. A. O. Lane, Commissioner of Public
 Justice, City:
 Dear sir-l submit. herewith report of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
GOVERNOR GOES ID
 FLORENCE ID VOTE
Before Leaving Capital Con- fers With Attorneys Rela-
 tive to Oakley's Trial

Montgomery, April i.-t tSpecial) governor of Alabama left Montgomery tonight for his home in Florence, where he will vote Monday in the democratic primary election. The governor was one of the last of the state officials to leave the city to participate in the primary Monday, most of the other cap- itol attaches who do not live in Mont gomery having left the city yesterday. The governor will return to Montgom- cry Wednesday.
 During the greater part of the day the chief executive was in conference with states attorneys relative to the trial of James G. Oakley at columbiana next Tuesday on the charge of embez- zling $3500 of state funds. The gover- nor has devoted much time to this case during the past few weeks and is con- fident that the state will be able to convict the former head of the con vict department.
 It is known that new evidence has been found against Oakley. Several Of the states attorneys have made admis- sions to this effect and 1t is expected that sensational developments will be brought out at the trial on next Tues day. According to reports Theodore Lacy convicted of embezzling s50,000 of state funds. will go 10 Columbiana to testify for Oakley and it is believed that his testimony will be interesting.