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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
English Financiers Anxious at
Lack of Action by Pres. Wilson
In Handling the Mexican Affair.

replies to a circular recently sent out
to it's members asking them for their
views as to whether it would be adj
visable for Great Britain to join with
France and Germany in asking Pres
ident Wilson 70 take some steps to adj
Just the financial position of Mexico
The summons sent to Sir Lionel Car
den, British minister to Mexico. to
come to London for a conference, has
created no surprise here as it was an
nounced on Jan. that this would be
the first step toward his transfer to
Brazil. The six months for which he
was appointed to Mexico will expire the
middle of February. Thomas B. Pop
Ter, as first secretary of legation in
Mexico will, 1T is pointed out, naturally
act as charge daffaires until the sue
cessor of Sir Lionel Garden is definite
~ appointed, which will be after his
transfer to Rio De Janeiro. Charles
Murray Marling, now counsellor of
embassy at Constantinople, is still the
only diplomat in view for the appoint
ment, although it is understood that for
personal reasons he is disinclined to
go to Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Enlery-Brown
Company

ment is so bereft Of reason that
prefer tic leave it with you rathel
than try to answer 1t myself"
Mr.. Gompers denied that. the Fed
Grafton convention had placed OBJ
stacles in the path Of Industrial union
ism, but on the contrary, he said, hat
encouraged it wherever possible ans
had urged the amalgamation O.
kindred trades
1.-THE American Federation Of Labo'
cannot say: You must amalgamate,
he continued. Would the miners, Il
the Federation said: You must sep
arate?' We have as much authority
one way as the other. 1t is an out
rage to lay the failure Of industrial
unionism to the Federation. The mer
and women in the labor movement ar!
human beings and cannot be moulded
in an instant to suit the desire o.
anyone"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

torney intimated would at once be. in
istituted and would have possibly re-
suited in years delay"
The statement further set forth that
after Stewards bid on 72-A was
thrown out the state engineers esti-
mate on thew work was raised and the
contract re-advertised. Stewart sub
mitted practically the same bid as he
did before and got the contract.
Stewart, who at a recent John Doe
hearing was able to identify the man
who approached him only as Mr.. Gaff-
ney, was to have testified today, but
was put over until tomorrow owing
to the lateness Of the hour. 1t was
learned that he informed Mr.. Whitman
that he was now ready to make his
Identification positive and that he had
gone to Charles f. Murphy and pro-
tested that Gaffney had attempted to
exact money from him.
Bensel, whose examination was not
completed today, will continue his tes-
timony tomorrow and Former Lieut..
Gov. Conway will be called.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
COMMITTEE TO PROBE COP
PER STRIKE IS SELECTED

Washington, Jan. 29.-Sub- commit
tees to investigate to Colorado and
Michigan mine strikes were tentative
ly selected today by the committee.
Representative Foster of Illinois,
chairman of the committee with Rep.
Byrnes of South Carolina and Tay-
lor of Arkansas, Democrats, and Aus
tin of Tenn, and Switzerland of West
Virginia, Republicans, probably Will
conduct the inquiry in Colorado. Rep
resentative Taylor agreed to head the
Michigan Investigators and che tenta-
tive list of his colleagues includes
Reps. Hamlin of Mo. and Casey OF
Penn. (Dems) and Howell of Utahand,
Switzer of Ohio (Reps).
Both committees are expected
to leave Washington for the West
early next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Col. Goefhals Will
Organize Panama.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The formid-
able task of making up permanent
roll of employees to operate the Pan
anna canal and to discharge the man
fold clerical duties probably will fall
directly upon Col. Cocktails.
Col. Goethals is said to have desired
the appointment as first governor of
the canal in order that he might him
self organize the permanent operating
force, with the men who helped him
construct the canal and of whose aabil-
tiles he has personal knowledge. He
will have to select something like $500
permanent employees from among
about times that number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
MRS, CROSS DEATH
FROM NATURAL CAUSES.


Bridgeport. Ct. Jan. 2.-Coroner John
J. pheian, who is conducting an inves-
tigation into the death Of Mrs. Hannah
H. Cross, widow of a wealthy New York
jeweler, which occurred here last No.
vember, said tonight that his inquiry had
so far shown that she died from natural
causes Reports that there were suspi-
cious circumstances in connection with
the death caused the investigation. The
attending physicians ascribed death due
to diabetes. aggravated by bronchitis.
"There is little to bear out any theory
of foul play" the coroner says. and
there has been no evidence so far dis
closed to show that death was caused
by an overdose Of codeine suiphate, as
has been alleged X
The coroner called in two experts on
poisons at the hearing today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Verdict of Guilty
In Sylyestro Case

New York Jan. pa verdict of
guilty was reached in five minutes to-
night by the jury which heard the case
Of Angelo Sylvestpo, 23-year-old Ital-
ian charged with having been the
leader of Black Hand gang which
terrorized the East Side with bombs
outrages. Sylvestro was Immediately
taken to the Tombs. On leaving the
court room ne was addressed by an
italian, who said:
Il had to get you"
To this the convicted Black Hand
leader snapped with an oath: 9TH
get You yet
In thanking the jury for its services,
Judge Otto Rosalsky said he regretted
that under the law the maximum SEN
tence he could impose in the case was
six years and six months in states
prison and fine of $1,000, to be work.
ed out at 81 day If not paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
F. Lewis Clark, Spokane Million
aire and Former Bangor, Me-, Boy
Being Held for Ransom of SIS, 900

Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. 29.--According
to an anonymous letter received by a
morning paper, Francis Lewis Clark, the
Spokane millionaire, is being held for
ransom of $4,000 by "blackmailers' in
or near this city. Clark disappeared from
Santa Barbara Jan. II after seeing his
wife off on a train and was thought to
. have committed suicide by throwing HIM
self in the ocean.
The letter demanding the ransom for
Clark's release was addressed to "Chief
of Police and dated Los Angeles, Jan.
q. 1t said: I'VE are holding Millionaire
Clark for ransom of $4,000. State in Elk
aminer If his folks will pay 1t or not. He
is well taken care of. Yours, The Black
mailers." -. So
Across the top of the letter was writ
ten:
"Notice--Make prompt reply in the pa
pers as he is very anxious to get out"
Those who knew Clark intimately are
said to view the letter seriously. Mrs.
Clark was located last night at Paso
Robles and over the long distance tele-
phone dictated the following reply to the
note. with the request that it be pub
lished as demanded in the letter: II
want to communicate with you more fully
concerning my husbands disappearance.
I want to know where the money is to
be paid and In what manner. want to
know the motive that inspired the sup
posed kidnapping. If my husband is held
for ransom / will entertain the propo-
sition contained in the letter addressed
to Chief Sebastian, but before definitely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
SEWART BELIEVES
HOLYOKE WAS SANE
when MADE Will.

Los Angeles, Jan. 29-The late
Frank H. Holyoke Of Bangor, Me- a
wealthy lumber dealer, whose Will is
being contested by his SON Sydney, DIS
cussed with his valet the terms OF the
will after it was drawn, according TO
testimony today by Frank st. Thomas,
Holyokes confidential servant. 81.
Thomas said under Characterization
that he believed his employer was q
sound mind when he made the Will
Witness said Holyoke had told him.
in discussing his separation from his
wife Cora, that in the property settle
ment he had intended to limit her to
an automobile in which 1t is alleged she
had gore on the trip which caused the
estrangement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

ing al lthey could to prevent assist
ance to the Huerta regime. foreign
governments could not legally stop
shipments of arms. Special legislation
would be required. The United States
has not asked foreign governments to
impose such restrictions and therefore
mas hot objected to the shipment of
arms from Japan or any other country.
The American government Is convinc-
ed that whatever shipments of arms
may have been made from Japan were
made in no way in connection with the
Japanese government. Ambassador
Guthrie at Toxic looked into the mat
ter at the time the shipments were
supposed to have been made and SO
reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

Lazansky, who preceded Mr.. May in
that office; John J. Kennedy state
treasurer; John A. Bengel, state en-
gineer, and Duncan w. Peck, super
intendent of public works.
Peck on leaving the jury room gave
out long statement explaining the
history of the transaction.
IF Gaffney thought he could de-
liver me, he was a four fiusher," he
added. THE angel Gabriel couldn't
deliver me. I don't know Gaffney. !
never saw him but once. Neither MUIR
ply nor CARNEY ever approached me
in this matter and I've never received
any communication from them In re-
gard to it Stewards bid was thrown
out because 1t was 100000 in excess
Of the engineers estimate and for no
other reason"
The contract in question was for a
section of the canal known as TIA,
on which Stewart was the only bidder.
According to the records OF the canal
board he submitted proposition to
construct this and TIA, on which he
was the second lowest bidder, at q
price for both sections $4,000 cheap
er than il let separately. The refusal
of the board likewise to accept this
proposition was also a subject today
Of the investigation Of the grnad jury.
Such action" read Peck's state
ment, would have been a manifest
Injustice to the lowest bidder on TIA.
who had submitted his proposal In
good faith and would undoubtedly
have subjected the state to expensive
litigation which the low bidders at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Clark S Boyhood
Passed in Bangor.

Bangor. Me, Jan. 29.-F. Lewis Clark,
who disappeared from Santa Barbara,
Cal. Jan. IT. passed his boyhood days
G. Clark and his mother lives here now.
After completing his course at Harvard
35 years ago, and engaged in business,
He owns a large summer residence at
Hancock Point on Frenchman's Bay. He
was an ardent yachtsnan and competeu
in the German races several seasons with
the Spokane II. ssss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Questions Meyer.

Gompers then asked Meyer If hi
speech had been correctly reported
Receiving an affirmative reply, MI
Gompers then turned to the charg'
that the executive board had beef
inactive in regard to the copper strike
II have given and will continue u
give all that is in me to further ths
strike Of the copper miners" he de-
clared. mo accusation could be mon
unjust than that of Mr.. Meyer. Tall
about the American Federation no
raising money. You may not know
that the miners only pay 10 cents
year to the American Federation a
Labor
Just before adjournment 1t wal
announced that the proposition to I'M
crease the salary of the president o,
the miners from $4,000 to $4,000 a veal
had passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
President Wilson to Continue
Program of WatChful Waiting.

Washington, Jan. 29.-President Will
son reiterated today that the Mexican
policy of the administration for the
present, would be one of continued
watchful waiting. No decision had been
received on lifting the embargo on arms
and no prediction was made as to
when change of policy might occur.
1t was conceded at the White House
that the practical operation of the en-
barge has been to deny munitions to
the Constitutionalists from their only
external source of supply, while the
Huerta government has been buying
The President has pointed out to
those with whom he has discussed the
subject that while nations generally
were showing friendly spirit and do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

ital. several taking refuge aboard
ship.
Patrols from the United States ar
nlored cruiser Montana and the Ger
man cruiser Vineta still guard the
legations and keep order in the
streets. 1t has not been necessary to
land any men from the battleship
South Carolina.
A delegation left here today for
Saint Marc and Gonaives for the
purpose of urging the revolutionary
chiefs to hasten their coming to the
capital. The newspapers and most Of
the Haitien population disapproye of
the landing Of foreign forces, but the
foreign residents are greatly relieved
that this action has been taken.
President Oreste was transferred to-
day from the German cruised Vineta
to the Hamburg American liner Prinz
Eitel Friedrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
ARREST OF FIVE MEN
WHO PROMOTED BOUT.

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 29.-Con-
certed action by many Of the minis
ters of the city resulted today in the
arrest Of Ave men who ara alleged
to have promoted boxing exhibition.
The men under arrest are Dennis
Shay. Fred Lying, Michael H. Sullivan,
Michael Hollywood and John Miller.
They will be arraigned tomorrow.
Todays arrests followed a boxing
match between Walter Mohr OF
Brooklyn and Fred Yelle Of Taunton
at local athletic club last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Haitian Officials
Arrive at Kingston,

Kingston, JAM, Jan. 29-The steam
err Sardinia arrived today from Port
Au Prince having on board August
Bonamy, the Haitien minister of
finance, and NJ. Guilbaud. the Haitien
minister of public instructions and
justice, who fled from Haiti because
of the revolution. 1t is reported that
President Michel Oreste will reach
Kingston on the steamer Prinz Eitel
Friedrich. All the Haitfen have re-
turned or are on their way, including
Gen. Defy ex-governor Of Port Au
Prince, who is an aspirant to the Pres
idency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Shipping News.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 29.-Arrived: Steam
err Teespool (Br.), Las Palmas; schoone
James w. Paul. Jr.y Newport News.
Sailed: Steamer Kendall Castle (Br.l
Louisburg, G: B.
Boston. Jan. 29.-Arrived: Schooner
Henry w. Cramp, Fernandina; Horace A
Stone. Tampa; Alicia B. Crosby, do.
Marcus L. Urann, Norfolk; John s
Beacham, Newport NewsS lslian
Boughton, Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

ca, ,l,self / must know more"
Mr.. X did not say whether she be-
iieved her husband was actually held by
kidnappers.
While the local police admitted that the
letter might be hoax, every effort will
be made to trace the writer. Failing in
this it was announced, negotiations will
be opened for the return of Clark If he Is
held captive.
Handwriting experts examined the
anonymous letter today and asserted that
part of the letter was written by wo-
man and part by a man.
The postal authorities were asked to
assist in tracing the sender of the mes
sage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Daniel s. West.

Headquarters were notified Thursday
Of the death of Daniel S. West. mem
Der OF this Branch, which occurred in
the Government hospital for Insane at
Washington, d. c., on Jan. 2s. He was
born in Perth Amboy about 70 years ago
and served in Co. NJ. Sd N. j. Cav, dur
inx the Civil War. He was dry goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
U. S. AND COSTA RIGA
REACH TREATY AGREEMENT,

Washington, Jan. 29.-Secretary
Bryan and Joaquin B. Calvo, Costa
Rican minister, agreed today upon the
terms of new treaty by which the
United States and Costa Rica will in
yestigate for at least one year all
questions arising between them which
cannot be adjusted through diploma
cy. This is the 18th of the peace
treaties agreed to by Mr. Bryan and
the diplomatic representatives of for
eign powers.
(Confinued from Page Oue1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

George w. Goethals. chief engineer of
the Panama canal. before accepting the
mayors offer of the police commission
ership, that the commissioners action in
dismissing policemen shall not be review
ed by the courts.
The mayor expects the cooperation of
Governor Glynn In getting the bills
through the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
JUDGE HALL DEAD.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

court of Kennebec county in 1880, and
was a member of the special tax commits
sion, 1889 to 1891.
Judge Hall was Republican in poll
tics and of Congregational faith. He was
a member of the Maine Historical Socie-
ty, the Kennebec Historical Society, So
ciety s. A. r., Masons and member of
the Knights Templar.
He had been a resident of Augusta
since 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
James n. Wyer.

The death of James Fl. Wyer oc-
CURED in the hospital here after a
months confinement there. He had
fall on the ice in Gardiner, shortly
after Christmas, breaking his hip, and
was brought to the Home hospital for
treatment. He seemed to fail from
the first and with other troubles pass
ed to that Great Beyond as above
stated. He was born in Nantucket,
II years ago. He first enlisted in Co.
F, 4th Mass. Inf, serving two months,
next he enlisted in Co. d. 23d Mass.
Inf, Oct. IS, 1861, and served year.
He again enlisted in Co. f. Sd Mass.
H. A., Aug. IL, 1863, and was finally
mustered out as corporal, Sept. is,
1865. He was admitted to this Branch
from Lynn, Oct. 2, 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
William M. Crehore.

Headquarters was notified Thursday OF
the death of William II. Crehore, which
occurred in the Boston City hospital on
Jan. q. He was born in Boston Jan. "a,
1897, and served in the U. S. navy during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

George S. Dougherty, second deputy
police commissioner of New York, will
retire on Monday, Feb. 2. At that time,
SO announcement was made Thursday,
his resignation will take effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
the Civil War. He was admitted to the
Branch from Whitman Nov. Il, 1910.
John @. Austin.

John G. Austin passed away IN the
hospital here Wednesday night of tu-
berculosis He was born in West
Gardiner about 6S years ago, but had
been a resident of Massachusetts, for
many years. He enlisted in the 10Th
Mass. Battery L. A. at Hayerhill, Feb.
"a, 1864, and was discharged at Bos-
ton, June 81, 1865. He was admitteo'
to the Home from Lowell, April 10,
1911. A widow, Mrs. Nellie l.. Aus
tin, and one child survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

salesman many years and was admitted
to the Home from Brooklyn Sept 9, 1888
He was sent to the hospital from this
Branch March 20, 1889
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Changes at the Hospital.

George Wilson has been sent to Co. B,
having recovered his usual health
Charles E. Matthews of Co. B and Giles
o. Bailey of Co. C have been admitted
to the hospital fog treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Nomination Sent to Senate.

Washington, Jan. 29.-President Wilson
sent to the Senate today the nomination
of Colonel George w. Goethals to be gov
ernor OF the Panama canal zone after
April l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
POLO.

At Fan River--Fall River Z, worces-
ter 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
COCKTAILS WILL ACCEPT.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
STEWARDS BID.

Continued from Page One.)
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tai. several taking refuge aboard

Continued from Page one.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30
Emery-Brown
Company

are to be found in every depart
ment this week and especially
in our garment department
where everything is priced at
the lowest mark of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-30

Every Skirt in stock at large
discount. New and up-to-date
styles at st.eS, S2.9e and $3.50.
Made in our own work rooms.
The Pensacola journal., 1914-12-22
BATTLES
IN SNOW and COLD
German Cabhves
Are Farine Well
on Prison Ships
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

South End, Dec 21-German prls-
oners interned at the race track at
Newbury, concerning which SO many
complaints were made in German pa
pers. have been removed to other
places, many of them being on three
English prison ships now docked here.
Baron Louis Anton Won Horst, whose
citizenship has been much in question
since the opening of the war, Is among
the prominent men held on the Prince
Edward which has been converted into
a prison ship with the liners Saxonia
and Ivernia-
Baron Won Horst is well known IN
California, where he has lived much
of his life. His attorneys say he is
really an American, as his father, was
naturalized in the United States.
However, Baron Won Horst accepted
a baronetcy from the Duchy of Sake
Coburg, and believed he had surren-
dered his American citizenship in do
ing so. At least he registered in Lon
don at the opening of the war as an
alien enemy. His case, under repre-
sentations from the American embas-
sy. is under consideration.
German prisoners are delighted with
the transfer to the roomy passenger
ships. Each of the three ships has
about 500 Germans on board. Sani-
tary conditions are excellent and it is
not unlikely that more vessels will be
added to the prison fleet. The prison.
ers live much as passengers WOULD on
an ordinary sea voyage, except that
their belongings are carefully searched
and military discipline is enforced.
At Queens Ferry, in Wales, an un-
used iron works has been taken over
for the use of prosiners and several
hundred men are quartered there.
Lack of employment is the great
problem in all the prison camps. Bad
weather makes sports impossible and
the men are unable TO amuse them
selves satisfactorily in their cramped
quarters.
The Pensacola journal., 1914-12-22
LETTER FROM WAR
MINISTER OF CHINA
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

y
Washington, Dec. 21.--Tuan Shi-Jin,
Chinese minister of war, has keen
sense of appreciation of the value OF
the United States war department re-
ports In a letter to Secretary Garrt-
son, he expresses thanks for those
publications and incidentally his envy
Of the American nation for the in
exhaustible supply OF her talented
sons.''
The letter was handed to Secretary
Garrison by Major Albert J. Bowleyr
recently relieved as military attache al
Peking and ordered to Fort Sill. 1t
reads:
with feelings of regret, for the
great distance that we have not had
the pleasure of meeting each other
face to face, and for my inequalities
to express by writing my respect foI
your honorable self and admiration for
the valuable publications on military
affairs which you so very kindly sent
me from time to time. Indeed, can
not sufficiently thank you and express
nv appropriation for them as a treas
ure of information.
81 am personally acquainted with
Major Albert J. Bow1ey, who has been
here for a number of years, well known
for his profound knowledge and ster-
ling character and L find happy coin
cidence in his successor. l envy the
American nation for ineXhaustible sup
ply Of her talented sons"