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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
CHIEF AND SECOND
OFFICERSAND FROM
II TO "A MEN ARE
OBJECT OF SEARCH
TO BE CONTINUED

Boston, May 6.-Search by several
steamers in the waters south of Sa-
BILE Island today and tonight had fall
ed up to late hour to add to the list
of 81 known survivors of the burned
liner Columbian. The total of known
dead remained at three.
Somewhere probably in or near the
west bound transatlantic steamer
lane is a small boat with the chief
and second officers and from II to "a
men of the crew. At midnight 70
hours had elapsed since the boat cast
off from the blazing steamer. It's crew
left hurriedly with little food or wat
er and some of them were suffering
from burns. This boat was still the
object of search tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
ENGINEER FOUND
NOT GUILTY IN
new HAVEN CASE

New Haven, May 6.-August B. Mil
Ter, a locomotive engineer, charged
with involuntary manslaughter, as
the result Of the wreck on the New
Haven Railroad at North Haven last
September, was found not guilty by
a jury in the superior court late to-
day The jury deliberated five hours.
Miller was in charge of the White
Mountain Express, which ran into the
Bar Harbor Express, causing 81
deaths. Miller. with Flagman Charles
H. Murray and Conductor Brace C.
Adams of the Bar Harbor train were
arrested on bench warrants last fall,
after Coroner Mix had held them
criminally responsible for the disas-
ter.
Murray recently pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to year in Jail, but
the sentence was suspended. Adams
is yet to be tried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, May 6.-The storm
that was over the Middle Atlantic
states Tuesday night, passed rapidly
northeastward and is now central
near Nova Scotia and moving toward
the Grand Banks. 1t has been follow
ed by fair weather throughout the
Eastern states, although there were
rains Tuesday night in the North At
lantic states. Temperatures continue
near or above the normal. The indica-
lions are that the weather will con-
tinue generally fair without decided
temperature changes over all parts of
the country during Thursday and Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
STEAMER SEYDLITZ
DOCKS AT NEW YORK

New York, May 6.-The steamship
Seydlitz of the North German Lloyd
Liner which first sighted the burning
steamer Columbian, locked late to-
day., Capt. Hagermeyer said it was
about noon Monday that he came up
on the burning Columbian. The Column
bian was badly burned forward al
most to the waterline. There was no
sign of life.
The captain said he saw no lifeboats,
although he remained near the burn
ing vessel for about five hours then
continued on his way to New York
after flashing wireless messages for
steamers to be on the lookout for any
of the survivors of the Columbian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07

Washington, May 6.-While the Mex
iican situation was outwardly calm to-
day, pending the formal opening of
the conference of South American me-
diators at Niagara Falls, Ont, May
l1S, there continued an active under
current of discussion and preparat ton
for the peace plans. At the same
time, reports reached the Constitution
alist headquarters of sweeping victo-
ries Of their forces near San Luis Po-
tosi and other points south of Sal
tillo.
The news of Constitutionalist sue
cesses reached here in dispatches from
Gen. Carranza to Raphael Zubaran,
minister of the interior in the Con-
stitutional cabinet, who had direct
wire set up TO the headquarters of
General Carranza in Chihuahua. Gen.
eral Carranza's messages showed that
three conyerging campaigns were in
active operation, each within 300 miles
of Mexico City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Grover c. Richardson
OfMetropolitanLine
Before Interstate
Commission
Purchase by Billiard Co. From
Former Governor Hill

Washington, May 6.-Some of the in
side details of the organization of the
Metropolitan Steamship Co. of New
Jersey were revealed today when the
Interstate Commerce Commission re-
sumed it's inquiry into the affairs OF
the New Haven Railroad and its sub;
salaries. Grover C. Richardson, OF
Portland, Me-, told how he acted as
dummy" treasurer for the company
when it was formed. He testified to
going to New York at the request of
Warren d. Chase, of Hartford, Conn.,,
and there signing two checks totalling
$4,000, 900 without knowing what they
were for and without asking. This was
on March 5, 1910, and Richards said
he remained in New York about two
weeks. receiving IS a day and his ex-
penses, and signing various papers,
about which he had no clear remem-
brance. James D. Brown, an examiner
for the commission, told of entries on
the books of the New Haven between
July 1, 1912, and December. 1913. of
payments for work in connection
with in connection with legislation"
special legal service and advertising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07

cents on fifth class and two cents on
sixth class freight.
In answer to a question by Governor
Haines, Mr.. Hobbs said that the pro-
posed increase did not affect the paper
and pulp industry along the Bangor
& Aroostook. 1t applied more espe-
cially to boot and shoe and the oil
cloth manufacturers.
Judge Atkins Conducts Case
VIII c.. Atkins of Gardiner conduct
ed the case for the opponents of the
increase. He claimed that the rates
Disseminated against the kennebec
manufacturers and in favor of those
az Auburn and Lewiston.
Gov. Haines' Suggestions
Governor Haines told Special Exam
liner Watkins that 1t seemed to him
a poor time for the railroad to place
an added burden on business when
industries all over the country were
just emerging from depression. He
suggested that the stockholders fore
go their per cent. dividend this year
and take the loss until increased bus
mess turned the loss into a profit.
Governor Haines commended the hon.
esty, enterprise and fair dealing of
the road, but questioned the judgment
of raising rates at this time.
Vice President Hobbs emphasized a
statement that the paper rates would
not be disturbed anywhere in Maine
because. he said, a special adjustment
of those rates was contemplated but
not Immediately. He assured Governor
Haines that the road would protect
the paper industries against Western
competition.
MIR. Hobbs Demurs
Mr.. Hobbs questioned whether there
was business depression in Maine al
present. The roads earnings last
Continued on Page 12-CoIumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07

Bangor, Me-, May 6.-The resigna-
ton of j. Fred O'Connell as sheriff
of Penobscot county has been re-
quested by Gov. William T. Haines.
In a letter to the sheriff received
Tuesday the Governor asks that he
hand in his resignation, because of
the non enforcement of the prohibi-
tory law in certain of the cities and
towns of Penobscot county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
BANK ADVANCES
MONEY TO HAITI
ONPETERS CLAIM

Port Au Prince, Haiti, May 6.-The
National Bank tonight advanced to the
Haitien government $4,000 the
amount of the indemnity claimed by
Mr.. Peters, a British subject. whose
saw mill had been destroyed by fire
during the LIE Conte revolution. The
payment had been demanded today in
an ultimatum from the British diplo-
matte representative.
The Haitien Congress this after
noon authorized the government to
treat with the British diplomatic rep
resentative in the matter of the de-
mand submitted today for the pay
ment of $4,000 to a British subject,
and to open credit for the payment
of that amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Fourteen Others Rescued

Occupants of the two other boats
which put off from the Columbian
were safely aboard other vessels. The
steamer Manhattan bound for Ant
werp picked up Capt John Mcdonald
and 10 men today. The Cunard Liner
Franconia, which has on board 10 9TH
err survivors. will land them here to-
morrow morning.
The story of their experiences pre-
coded them to port, in a narrative sent
by wireless today by Captain Miller
of the Franconia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
O'Connell Admits Letter

Sheriff O'Connell, when interviewed
Wednesday morning, admitted the re-
ceipt of the letter and intimated very
strongly that he should not resign his
Office.
1.-The Governor can ask me for my
resignation, and you can ask me for
it, he said to the reporter, and you
would get it about as quick as he
will"
The sheriff would not give out the
entire contents of the letter from the
Governor, but said that the reason
given was because the prohibitory
law of the State is not being enforc-
ed in Penobscot county,
He stated that he had the matter
under advisement with two of his
friends and a reply would be sent to
Gov. Haines' letter.
At the time Sheriff oConnell was
appointed by Gov. Haines to fill the
vacancy in the Office of the sheriff
of this county last spring, after the
removal of former Sheriff w. w.
Emerson by vote of the Maine Leg
islature, it was said that Sheriff
O'Connell had filed with the Cover
nor resignation to be acted upon
by the latter should the occasion de-
mand.
At that time Sheriff O'Connell said
that he had not taken the office with
any strings on it.
Questioned in relation to this mat
ter Wednesday morning he replied:
do you think that Gov. Haines
would he aS1<ipp for NV resignation
now if he had it on a@e."
Beyond that the sheriff had nothing
to say, but intimated that he might
have something later.
Continued on Page 12-Column p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
REFUGEES TELL
Of The KILLING
OF AMERICANS
Two Were Victims
On Mining Prop
erty in Jalisco
GONZALES GOES TO TAMplCO

Vera Cruz, May 6.-An unconfirmed
report of the killing of Messrs. Will
liams and White, two Americans en-
ployed at the big American mining
property of Ell Favor Mining Co. at
Hestotipaquillo, in the state of Jalis-
co, was brought here tonight by Amer
lean refugees from Mexico City.
No details were obtainable of the
affair but the refugees declared the
men were not the victims of anti
American demonstrations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Sen. LIPPITT'S
RESOLUTION IS
LAID On TABLE
A SKIS If President
Supports Villa
For Ruler
PROVoKES A WARM DEBATE
Photo by American Press ASSOCIATE

Washington, May 6.-Vigorous crit
icism of the administrations Mexican
policy and a heated debate over the
Vera Cruz situation marked the eff
fort of Senator Lippitt of Rhode Is
land today to secure action in the
Senate on his resolution asking Pres
ident Wilson if he is supporting Pan
cho Villa for the next ruler of Mex
leo. Chairman Stone of the foreign
relations committee defended the adj
ministration.
The resolution was laid on the ia
BILE without record vote.
"sickening Suspicion"
THE suspicion that our government
is aiding, abetting or even condoning
the villianous Villa, is so -sickening
that have long refused to believe, it, -
said Senator Lippitt, but the reports
that the administration is supporting
Villa have continued so long that 1
have introduced my restitution
After quoting Mr. Wilson's decla-
ration in his message to Congress
about observing strict neutrality be-
tween the factions of Mexico, Senator
Lippitt said that the governments ac-
tion We're much in contradiction to
those expressions.
Senator Lippitt spoke of the Vera
Cruz incident and the loss of Mexican
lives as showing the length to which
the administration had gone to keep
munitions of war from getting into
Huerta's hands.
Stone Defends President
Senator Stone took Senator Lippitt
to task and the Rhode Islander re-
piled that Senator Stone was placing
his words in a false light.
"Oh, l know what the senator
meant continued Senator Stone. "He
meant to charge the President with
the death of innocent Mexicans-
think of it-innocent Mexicans at Vera
Cruz. The Rhode Island senator seems
to regard those Mexican snipers who
were firing on our boys in violation
of all the rules of warfare as 'inno-
cent MeXicans.'
"The senator says we were hasty
at Vera Cruz because a German YES
sci was approaching, laden with arms
and munitions of war for Huerta and
his army. The President was taking
the only means to enforce the ultima
tum and make Huerta apologize for
what he had DONE"
Lippitt Interrupts
Senator Lippitt interrupted: "Does
the senator also approve the lifting
of the embargo on arms for the reb-
els in the north of Mexico? They are
just as surely to be turned against
us?"
1.-The senator can defend Huerta If
he wishes replied Senator Stone.
HE can put his senatorial arms about
him and hold him up as one deserv-
ing praise"
Senator Stone insisted that the res
olution was silly and moved to ia
BILE it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Gongales to Aid
Tampico Assault

Brownsville, Tex, May 6.-Reports
from Monterey today through Consti-
tutionalist headquarters in Malta
moras announced that Gen. Pablo
Gonzales, with his staff and strong
rebel force would leave there this
week for Tampico to join Gen. Luis
Caballero in final assault on the gulf
seaport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Advance on Capital

General Obregon, with $4,000 men
operating from the Pacific coast side,
= had captured all the intervening ter
ritory, was besieging Mazatlan and
was threatening Mexico City from the
west.
Another division had fought a bat
tie at Penzacos, near San Luis Potosi.
This is the southernmost point which
the Constitutionalists have reached in
j. Central Mexico and with the army
now attacking Tampico, they declare
that the general advance on the Mex
: lean capital is to be made within a
few weeks from three sides.
General Carranza's report of the
( desperate condition of the Federals at
Mazatlan was coincident with reports
from Rear Admiral Howard, who stat
' ed that land and sea engagement
was carried on there throughout yes
terday, the Constitutionalists firing
: rifles and field guns from Piedra is
land, while the Federal gunboat More
los was supported by the Federal
shore batteries.
Authority to Funston
, Aside from the notable Constitution
alist successes, the chief military de-
velopment of the day was the author
ization to General Funston to extend
his lines at Vera Cruz as might be
required for defensive purposes. A re-
port also came from General Funston
that he could secure no definite in
j. formation as to active movements by
the Federals under Gen. Mas, but
he construed what they were dong
/. as being merely defensive.
ia -. l.,
reports from Rear Admiral Badger
{ as to the Atlantic coast points, and
from Rear Admiral Howard as to
conditions on the Pacific side. Admiral
/. Badger stated that sharp fighting had
occurred between Mexican Federals
and Constitutionalists midway be-
/. tween Vera Cruz and Tampico, and
he added that rumors mad reached
him through Admiral Mayo that some
' 70 Villas forces intended to take and
burn the city of Tampico.
Debate in Congress
Congress again came into the Mex
lean situation today. when a caustic
I debate occurred in the Senate over the
resolution of Senator Lippitt of Rhode
Island. asking President Wilson for
y information as to his reported support
of Pancho Villa, for next ruler of Mex
ico Fhe resolution was finally tabled,
' but not until Senator Lippitt had dis
cussed reports of the administrations
support of the "Villianous Villa" the
landing at Vera Cruz and other Incl
dents.
Mexico also crept into the debate
on the repeal of the Panama tolls ex-
emption act when Senator Bradley
of Kentucky declared that the repeal
was Ito purchase immunity for a
continuation of watchful mating in
/. Mexico"
Mediators at Work
The South American mediators
completed their plans for beginning
the conference at Niagara Falls.
Headquarters will be established at a
leading hotel there. The mediators
with their secretaries. stenographers.
,etc., will make a party Of about Is.
The Huerta delegates are expected to
(Ccntinued on PAGE 12-Coiumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Gold Watches for
Chinese Officers

Washington, May 6.-The United
States government today forwarded six
gold watches and chains to the lega-
ton at Picking for distribution among
Chinese officers and civilians in rec
ognition of services in saving the lives
of American citizens in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
HOUSE OF LORDS
REJECTS WOMAN
SUFFRAGE BILL

London, May 6.-The House of Lords
tonight rejected the womans suffrage
bill by vote of 1O4 to 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
FAIR

Washington, May Forecast for
New England and eastern New York:
Fair Thursday and Friday; light va
riable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
GOVERNOR ASKS O'CONNELL
TO RESIGN AS SHERIFF

Complaints That Penobscot Officer Is Not Enforcing the
Prohibtory Law in Certain Cities and Towns Determine
Necessity for Action Despite Large Seizures Recently
Made Cornell Intimates That He Will Not Comply
With Request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07

April %, the following program was
presented: Readings. Bert Colt, Jeanne
Jones and others; song. Jay Saunders;
recitation. Rose Grindle, One feature of
the next program will be a mock trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Boston Forecast

Boston, May 6.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Thursday and prob
ably Friday; not much change in
temperature Moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Gov. Haines with
Com. Keizer and
Judge Atkins
Are Heard
Governor Asks Stockholders TO
F0rego Dividend and Take Loss
Until Increased Business Relieves
Siiuation--commerd Fair Deal
Ing by Railroad but Questions
Judgement

Boston, May 6.-The proposed in
crease of freight rates on the Maine
Central Railroad was opposed by New
England shippers at a hearing before
Special Examiner Watkins of the In
terstate Commerce Commission today.
Among those present were Cover
nor Haines of Maine and Frank
Keizer of the Maine Railroad Com
mission, as well as representatives of
the New England paper and pulp
traffic association, Bangor Chamber
of Commerce, New England Shoe and
Leather Exchange ard the Common
wealth Shoe and Leather Co..
George S. Hobbs, vice president of
traffic of the Maine Central, opened
the hearing by claiming that the rail-
road is threatened with a deficit on
June 90, estimated at s2OS,646 Owing
to an increase in the cost of operation,
the railroad will need 900 addi-
tional revenue yearly.
Scope of Increase
The proposed increase in rates ap-
plies to different CLASSES of merchan-
die originating east OF Brunswick
Me-, and destined for points between
Buffalo and the Mississippi river.
The railroad wants to make in
creases of six cent a hundred on first
and second class; five cents on third
class; four cents on fourth class; three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
Sweeping Victories
For Constitution
'alists Nearingl
Mexico City
FUNSTON AUTHORIZED
TO EXTEND HIS LINES

May Use Own Judgment as
To Defensive Needs The
Mediators Continue Pre-
paration for Niagara Falls
Meeting--Carranza Is Not
Included--Lippitt Resolu-
ton Causes a Heated Dis
cussion in Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07

10c. Cigar. Thirty-nine years continv-
Gus increased sales tells it's own story.
Factory. Manchester. n. II. dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07

IN THE CLASSIFIED COL
UMNS your "ReaI Estate For
Sale" advertisement carries your
selling message to all of the
people Of the city who, at this
time, would have any interest
in it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-07
THE WEATHER

For New England and East New
York fair Thursday and Friday
with light winds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-31
Mousquetaire Gaiter-Top
for Slit Skirt Wearel

OF course we all of us know that it
had to come-the mousquetaire gaiter-
top-ever since it became evident that
the slit skirt meant to linger with us.
And now that it has been introduced
it hasn't made particle of stir, says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Nobody
even threatens to legislate against it
and, in fact, a great many men de-
clare that at last women are acquir-
ing little sense in regard torprotect-
ing their ankles and calves from the
rude blasts of Boreas. by having
adopted boot tops that come to the
knees.
They are the daintiest things mag
Unable, these neither extremity
mousquetaires, whether made in du-
vetyn or leather cloth. in suede or in
kid.
The smartest sort are plainly tail
ored. fit perfectly over the ankle and
above the ankle, appearing to be quite
loose. Yet in every instance they
make the leg seem slender and. OH
so completely and modestly protected
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-31
PARIS SHOPS SHOW A BEWILDERINC
ARRAY OF FEMININE NECESSITIES
Marvellous
Materials

printed silks can be used quite sim
ply for these negligees, with band
trimmings, collars, etc, of satin or
messaline, says the Delineator.
OF course for deshabilles that are
used outside ones own room one can
indulge in any amount OF extraya-
gance, both as to materials and trim
mings. For the earlier hours of the
day the leisure gowns are made of
crepe de chine, canton crepe. printed
crepe de chine and pompadour crepes
and corduroy Tho later In the dav a
dress of this kind is worn, the greater
the excuse for fine materials and
fragile colors, for !t loses a shade of
its unformality and becomes a gown
in which one can receive ones friends.
Some of them are even made in vel
vet and velvet-em embossed chiffon, satin
charmeuse, taffeta, MORE and corded
silks, but most of them are used in
tulle or embroidered net. point
desprit, or lace over soft silk or satin.
They are trimmed with lace edges
and fiouncings. particularly the fine
net laces and point d'Alencon, with
narrow bands of skunk or marabout
or swan's-down, with ribbon sashes
corsage bouquets, and tiny satin flow
ers used to head the laces at the neck
and sleeves.
In the net and point d'esprit gowns
one can get very pretty effect with
very little effort by making pufflngs
about an inch or an inch and a half
wide and running colored satin rib
bons through them, The puffings are
generally edged with a ruffie of net or
lace, and are used to finish the neck
and sleeve edCeS.\