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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
SCHMIDT JURY is
AWAITING CHARGE
OF JUDGE DAVIS.

New York, Feb. 4.-The 18th day OF,
the second trial of Hans Schmidt, ths
former priest, charged with the muir
der of Anna Aumuller. ended today
with the summing up after both sides
completed Tomorrow morning. Judge
Vernon NJ. Davis will deliver his
charge to the jury.
Summina up for the, defence, Ter
ance j. McManus, counsel for Schmidti
repeatedly referred to the prosecution's
alleged failure to furnish a legal mo-
tive for the murder of the Aumuiler'
woman, whom he described as Bar
barous." Il,
Much stress was laid by the attorney
on Schmidt's religious fervor Assist
ant District Attorney Delehanty sum,
ming up for the prosecution, made light
of the testimony given by the alienists
for the defence and spoke of Schmidt
as a normal man who was shamming
insanity. He closed with the follow
ing:
There should be no compromise IN:
this case. the guilt of the defendant IS.
too apparent. There can be but onei
verdict and that is murder in the first
degree"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
Sayres Arrives at
AtTheir NeWHOme.

Williamstown, Mass, Feb. 4.-Francis
B. Sayre and Mrs. Sayre, daughter OF
President Wilson, arrived tonight to
take up their residence.
Mr.. Sayre. who has been appointed
assistant to President Harry A. Gar
field of Williams College and instruc-
tor IN civil government, will begin his
new work at once.
The most important immediate task
to be undertaken by him will be in
connection with the campaign to raise
a two million dollar endowment fund
for the college, to be applied chiefly to
increasing the salaries of professors.
Mr.. Sayre will assist President Gar.
field with his correspondence and in
the capacity of travelling secretary, will
address meetings Of Williams alumni in
the interest of the funds. He also will
collect material on the government Of
cities for the use of the students in
DR.. Garield's course in municipal gov
ernment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sayre will make their
home at 40 Grace court, in the house
formerly occupied by Prof William e.
McElfresh.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
DR.. Aked Must Rule on Request
For His Own Resignation.


San Francisco, Feb. 4.-When the
Rev. Charles F. Aked, a clergyman of
International renown, formerly pastor
of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church.
New York, and personal friend of John
d. Rockefeller. takes the chair Feb.
13 next, as president of the Church
Federation of San Francisco and ex-
oficio, as chairman of the executive
committee of the federation, he will
be called to rule on a communication
from the Presbyterian Ministers As
sociation of the San Francisco Bay
cities asking for his resignation be-
cause of utterances from the pulpit
of the First Congregational church last
Sunday. ae z4s-
On that occasion Mr.. Aked said he
would not support the doctrine Of the
miraculous conception and birth OF
Christ.
My conclusion upon this question:
he announced, lis that the faith OF
Mark and John and James and Paul
is good enough for me. 1t is good
enough for any Christian. These men
say nothing about Jesus having come
into the world in a miraculous way. l
prefer to stand with them.
What do we mean by saying He
was divine? 1t Is question of guam
tity and not of quality. There is d.
vinity in us, but so much more In
Him that I prefer to call Him divine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
HOBSON DEMANDS
SOME ACTION ON
PARKER REQUEST.

Washington, Feb. 4-Representative
Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alsbama,
who has been campaigning against Rep
resentative Oscar w. Underwood for the
Democratic nomination for senator from
Alabama, wants immediate action on the
demand of w. III. Parker of Alabama
that his salary be withheld for the days
he has been absent from the House.
When he returned from Alabama today
Mr.. Hobson telephoned Rep. Underwood
demanding that something be done about
the Parker protest. He declared that he
wanted the matter called up on the floor
of the House. and threshed out or dropped
entirely. 8A6
Representative Underwood said that he
had nothing to do with the protest, did
not know Mr. Parker and would not con-
Germ himself with the matter either on
the floor or elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
Littauer Brothers Are Fined
$1,000 EACH No Jail Penalty.

600. and also the ill-health OF Luclus
Iittauer had been taken INTO consider
alton in dealing with them.
The principal article of jewelry SNUG
rled In and concealed by the 1ittauers
was a diamond and pearl tiara for
which they paid $500 abroad, but
which was worth considerably more
here. Their counsel contended that the
tiara might be classed as an antique
and therefore. entitled to free entry.
In announcing sentence however,
Judge Thomas said that the defend
ants did not declare the tiara as an
ANTIQUE when it was entered and that
their failure ot do so was proof OF
wrong intentions
The penalties were equally divided
between the two offences. $500, fine ana
three months Imprisonment being inn
posed under each indictment. The
fines were promptly paid.
Both the Littauers exhibited great
agitation during Judge Thomas speech
and when the prison sentence was an
nounced, Lucius clutched the table for
support
Judge Thomas said he had received
many letters from prominent men
pointing out the high standing of the
defendants and urging clemency
The Littauers were paroled in the
custody of their counsel. The stay
of sentence means that the court viii
watch their conduct for five years and
the Jail penalty will hang over them
during that time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
FEDERAL LEAGUES
NOW RAIDINC THE
MINOR LEAGUES.

Chicago, Feb 4-The Federal
League has turned it's attention to the
clubs of the big minor leagues and
has begun to riddle some of the teams,
according to Joe Tinker, manager Of
the Chicago Federals.
With the exception of few major
leaguers stiH wavering, practically all
the players in the American and Ma
tional Leagues have decided where
the coming season will find them. In
order to round out the Federal squads,
therefore, inroads into the minor or
ganizations have commenced.
Not only are players now on minor
league rosters sought by the Federals,
but those who may receive their 10
days notice or release from major to
minor will be offered places by the
new circuit
Developments teday in the Cole
case convinced Manager Tinker that
the pitcher belongs to the New York
Americans and no attempt. in court
him to carry cut the contract which
hemade. with the local Federal League
club. II was found that Cole had prac-
ticaily accepted terms with the Yam
KEGS before he signed the contract
with Tinker and the threats of court
Ietion were based on Coles misun-
Aerstanding of his position.
Rather than take weak case into
court, the Federals will give up Cole
they say. ~f
Manager Tinker declared however,
shat the Federal League would fight
the 'Ki1ifer case TO the limit and pre-
his team or not at ALL
A number of players, Tinker limited
have not lived up to "Gentlemen's
agreements" with the Federal League
and henceforth win not be favored
with offers.
Word was received here today thai
six of the stars on the Giants White
Sox tour are still unsigned and 1t was
said that an effort would be made
before they embark on the last leg OF
their tripe to line them up for the
Federals. Crawford of Detroit and
Speaker of the Boston Americans were
among, the unsigned men, it was
stated.
The contract of Ellis Johnson pitch,
er, was received by the Chicago Amer
leans today.
Stevene Kane, former Nationa
League umpire. today signed a con
tract with the Federal League,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
NORMAN {. MACK
INv0L we'd IN CRAFT.
Name Spoken as Receiving
$500 Campaign Contribu-
tion from New York Con-
tracter, Who Suddenly
Was Awarded a $178, 900
Contract by Commission.

Albany. n. Y, Feb. 4.-The story
OF a $500 campaign contribution to the
Democratic state campaign fund in
October. 1911, involving the names of
Norman f. Mack of Buffalo, and Ev-
erett P. Fowler of Kingston, featured
the Osborne graft inquiry today.
The contribution was made by Will
liam j. Law. a Republican contractor
OF Herkimer. Prior to 1911 he never
had any large state contracts, but that
year he suddenly received 17s,0O0
worth. ~
Mr.. Law said he gave the contribu-
tion to Mr.. Mack at Fowler's sugges-
tion. He obtained his contracts under
the Reel-Peck- Bepzel Highway Com
mission Mr.. Maclx's name was also
mentioned by John e. Consalus. a
contractor, who admitted having col
iected campaign contributions from
three highway contractors and dis
cussing the matter with Mr. Mack,
Mr. Fowler and Arthur A. Mclean.
former treasurer of the Democratic
State committee. Consalus said he had
contributed $2500 to the Democratic
state committee in 1912 and that he
had been awarded contracts aggregat-
ing $4,000 that same year. He signed
a waiver of Immunity before testify
ing.
In addition to conducting a contract
ing business of his own Consalus said
he was treasurer of the J. j. Herlihy
Construction Co. Of Glens Falls.
Re-surfacing work on the Glens
Falls Bolton Landing road, performed
by this company and the Flood g. Van
Writ Contracting Co. Of Hudson Falls.
had resulted in loss to the state of
more than 100000, witness testified
YESTERDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
BUTCH McOEWTT
MUCH DISAPPOINTED.


Washington, Feb. 4-"Butch' Mcpevitt,
millionaire for day." from Wilkes
barre, Pa, who made a triumphal entry
to the capital yesterday behind sec
ton of the Marine Band, with statue
of himself, which he proposed to put in
the Hall of Fame at the Capitol, spent
most of this day in bed at his hotel nurs-
ing disappointments.
Speaker Clark refused "Butch's' re-
quest for permission to make speech
from the steps of the Capitol. but the
chief of police granted one for him to
speak in the Market place. Several man
ayers of amusement resorts offered to put
the statue on exhibition, without paying
for it, however.
President Wilson is jealous of me and
wants to get me out of town." mourned
Butch when he reeited the days disap-
pointments to his retainers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
Saco Well in Debt.


With the announcement Of Mayor
Myron A. Pillsbury Tuesday that the
increase in Saco's debt last year had
been $27,745.60. the municipal cam.
paign opened. The announcement Gre
ated surprise, as the mayor month
ago said he thought the debt would be
increased from $4,000 to SIS 900 This
is said to be the largest debt increase
in a single year in the history of the
city. Mayor Pillsbury Tuesday is
sued a statement in which he tells how
every dollar was spent. The increase
is accounted for by road improvements
machinery, advance of salaries in the
fire department, bills of former adj
ministrations and an increase in the
county debt. Mayor Pillsbury will be
renominated by the Republicans. Elk
Mayor William J. Maybury. Ex- Mayor
Elroy H. Mitchell, Ex-City Clerk
Frank L. Whitehead and Mayor
James o. Brady have been mentioned
! as mayoralty candidates by the Citi-
zens Democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05

Waynesboro. Pa, Feb. Abraham
Barnes and his brother William. bad
men" came to town last night from
their home in the mountains near the
Maryland line, filled themselves with
liquor and proceeded to terrorize this
quiet place. William Daywalt, a police
man, ordered them to leave and in a
subsequent alteration with Daywalt
and the chief OF police, the brothers
opened fire. One bullet killed Daywalt.
Another injured Miss Susan McGrath,
a byStander. a--
The men escaped but the townsfollS
were aroused and a posse went to their
home in the forest They arrived after
midnight and were greeted with a
shower of bullets. The posse retreat
ed to Waynesboro and started out
again at daylight. The outlaws mean
while had gone into hiding. Approach
ing the Barnes home. the manhunters
saw Rose Barnes, sister of the boys,
driving a buggy in the direction of the
hiding place. Trooper Davies got into
the vehicle and ordered the girl to
drive ahead.
When the team reached the hiding
place the Barnes boys came running
out. Davies from the buggy leveied his
gun at the elder Barnes and ordered
him to throw up his hands. Barnes
started to run and Davies fred, the
load entering Barnes side He fell NOR
tally wounded, In the meantime the
posse closed in ON William and cap
trlred him. The wounded man made a
statement admitting killing the police
man.
Abraham Barnes died several hours
later. Before he expired he said he
did not mean TO kill the policeman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
new HAVEN NOT TO
RELEASE ATTORNEYS,

Boston, Feb. 4.-The directors of the
New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad will not release attorneys for
the road from their professional obli-
cations so that they may appear as
witnesses at the investigation of the
roads "other expenses" Chairman
Howard Elliott notified the Public
Service Commission to that. effect in
a letter received today. He said the
directors had pot considered the mat
ter formerly, but from conservations
with some of them he felt certain that
they would be unwilling to grant the
request
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05

Cape Haitien Haiti, Feb. 4.-Senor
Davilmar Theodore, who was signally
defeated at Gonaives on Monday by
Gen. Orestes Zamore. returned to Cape
Haitien today. He Immediately pub
lished a manifesto stating that he
would retain the title of commander
in-chief of the revolutionary forces
and would re-organize his followers
and march on Port Au Prince, the
capital. Ns
Guarantees for the security of for
eigners We're given today by Senor
Theodore to the commander of the
United States survey ship Eagle. and
to the members of the consular corps.
General Hannibal Boliard and his
brother. both supporters of the gov
ernment, have taken refuge in a for
eign consulate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
new STEAMSHIP Lines TO
COME TO PROVIDENCE

Providence, r. l., Feb. 4.-Two new
steamship lines, one to bring pig iron
from Nova Scotia, and the other luin-
Der from Oregon. via the Panama ca
nal. may come to this port, according
to an announcement made to the Board
of Trade tonight. II. w. Fernaid OF
Boston. resident manager of Rogers.
Brown & Co., largest importers of pig
iron and coke in the United States,
was present al todays meeting OF the
committee of 100 of the board. His
company is looking for dock facilities
here.
The lumber concern, according to 6.
l.. e H. j. Gross, local brokers', Is
looking for a terminal on the Atlantic
coast and is giving Providence favor
able consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
CAPT. INCH, HERO
OF The VOLTURNO,
PAID HIGH HONOR.

London, Feb. Captain Francis
Inch. commander of the steamship
Volturno, which was burned In mid
Atlantic on Oct. Il. 1913. with loss OF
1876 lives, was presented today with
the freedom of the city of London In
a silver casket and also with a gold
medal. a gold watch and chain, purse
of gold and Lloyds silver medal. The
presentation was made by the loro
mayor at the mansion house. He told
Captain Inch that the tokens We're in
recognition of his "heroism and
staunch allegiance TO duty"
AT the same time a diamond and
sapphire pendant and a silver tea
service were presented to Mrs. Inch.
The lord mayor and William Mar
conf, the wireless inventor. delivered
eulogistie speeches, in reply to which
Captain Inch modestly disclaimed hav--,
ing done anything but his duty. IS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
Health Officials Ad=
wise Keeping of Chill
dren from Public
Gatherings.
Report IS Cases. Vacation Put
Forward as PreCautiOn.

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 4.-As pre-
cautionary measure to prevent the
spread of small pox, all the public
schools in Portland have been ordered
closed by the Board of Health. This
includes the evening schools and the
Board of Health further, urges that
school principals and teachers and the
parents warn children in their care to
stay away from all public gatherings
until the danger has passed. Superin-
tendent of Schools DeF'orest H. Per-
kins stated that in view of the proX-
unity to the time for the regular
spring vacation of the public schools,
it has been decided that the enforced
closing of the schools at this time will
take the place of the regular vaca-
ton. This means that if, after two
weeks from next Monday the danger
shall have passed and the order of
the Board of Health be withdrawn,
the schools will open and continue
without interruption and the time for
which they have been closed shall be
regarded as the regular spring vaca-
tion.
Parochial Schools Also.
The Roman Catholic Parochial
schools will likewise be closed as the
authorities have been notified by the
Board of Health and requested to
comply with the conditions imposed
upon the public schools in the order
- ha ctInnr5nten6pnt
These orders mean enforced vaca-
tion for about $4,000 school children
and large number of teachers.
Not since the small pox epidemic of
about 13 years ago have the public
schools of Portland been closed on that
account. At that time not only the
schools but the churches and theaters
were closed temporarily.
In explanation of its orders issued
today regarding the smallpox situa-
tion the local Board of Health makes
the following statement:
Statement to the Public.
The Board of Health wishes to state
to the public that there are Is cases
of small pox in the city, all of which
are very 1ultu with tile cNeSptioh Va
three, and that such condition does
not constitute IN epidemic or. ANYTHING
near IL. BIT in view of the fact that
the most of these patients are chill
dren and are therefore under the care
of this board and the school board
and particularly as the schools were
to close anyway on the 21st of this
month for a vacation, the board held 1T
to be an excellent plan to have the
vacation begin now as a matter OF
and good policy in the in
terests of public health. 1t was also
thought well to have the teachers in
struct the scholars and parents to
keep the children away from public
places or any other ready sources of
spreading the disease for the time be-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
IN COMPLETE CONTROL.
State Department Advised Zamora
Bros. Lead Haiti Revolt.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The State de-
partment advices today are that the
Zamore brothers are apparently in
complete control of the revolutionary
situation in Haiti. Following the re-
pulse of Davilmar Theodore at Con-
aiyes. a committee of eight has been
dispatched to Port Au Prince by
Oreste Zamore, asking permission
from the local authorities to enter the
city. Should the reply be favorable, it
is thought zamore would be in the
capital by Friday or Saturday. The
purpose of 4Zamore is said to be to es-
tablish a provisional government and
await the action of the National As
sembly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
House..

Met at noon.
Irlmigration bill debate resumed.
Louis .. Brandeis discussed inter-
state trade commission overs before
the commerce committee.
Seth Low testified on trust legis
lation before judiciary committee.
Secretary Daniels was before the
naval COMMITTEES. -,s 8 ss49.a esIs
Secretary Wilson adversely report
ed on the plan to place doctors and
nurses aboard all immigrant ships,
suggesting instead, International CO.
operation.
Representative Moon of Tennessee
chairman of post office committee, re
introduced a post Office bill, amended
so as to prohibit any rural free deliv
cry carrier. after June 4 next from re
ceiving more than $1,000 a year salary
burnett immigration bill passed by
vote of 241 to 126.
Adjourned at $50 P. NJ. to II A. NJ.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05

Plans for the extension of the city
water supply of Providence, r. /, to.
cost several million dollars. will be.
reported to the city. council soon by
committee which has been inyesti-
eating the subject for more than a
year The plans provide for the pur-'
chase of hundreds of acres of land In
and about the town of Scituate and
the construction there Of huge stor-
age reservoir, receiving water frem a
watershed nearly $50 square miles in
area, which would supply this city
with pure water for at least so yeaas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
S125,00O Left TO Smith.

New York. Feb. 4,-James II. smith
of Brookline, Mass who announced z
few days ago that he intended to put
in no claim for any part OF the es-
tate of his stepfather, the late Lord
Strathcona, benefits by the will. An
income OF s125,D00 is placed in trust
for him and he receives outright real
estate in Pictou, N. s. "a ss
This was disclosed when the text
of the will was made public today by
the late peers attorneys. gs1 g'4 =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
Shipping News.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 4.--Sailed: Schrs.
Ann L. Lockwood (from st. John, N.
b., New York; Catawamteak (from
Rockland), Boston.
Sailed Schooners Stanley M. Sea-
man, Philadelphia and Porto Rico;
Jessie Ashley (Br), Maitland, N. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05

Relations Good.

Berlin, Feb. 4.-Anglo- German rela-
tions are very good" according to the
German foreign minister, Gottlieb Won
Jaeow. in a speech before the ways
and means committee of the Imperial
Parliament today. This utterance is
the strongest official characterization
Of the relations between the two coun-
tries that has been expressed in years.
Both Herr Won Jagow and Admiral
Won Tirpitz, minister of marine, ex-
pressed the opinion that the unofficial
suggestion of a years naval ship
building holiday made by Winston
Spencer Churchill, first lord Of the
British admiralty, was impracticable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-05
American skaters to compete.

New York, Feb. A party OF Ameri-
can entrants for the international skat-
ing races at Trondhjem, Norway, is
scheduled to leave here on the steamer
Kristianiafjord on Feb. 10. They expect
TO reach Christiania in time to partiei-
pate in the international skiing competi-
toins at Holmenkohen on Feb. 49, 22 and
23, and remain for the tri-national con-
test on March / between Finland, Norway
and Sweden They will return from Ber-
gen on March T.