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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
PoLk's WOUND HEALING.
New York Corporation Counsel, Shot
When Mahoney Fired at Mitchell.

New York, April 20-Frank L. Polk
corporation counsel of New York City,
who was shot on Friday in the attempt
upon Mayor John Purroy MitchePs life
by Michael P. Mahoney. is making sat
isfactory progress toward recovery, DR..
John A. Hartley. his physician, said
Sunday.
The removal OF the bullet was eff
fected in a simple operation. DIR. Hart
ley stated. Light forceps were used,
though the bullet could have been ex-
tracted with the fingers from its rest
Ing place in the jaw under the tongue,
where it was easily located. A hole
in the cheek had at first suggested
that the bullet had passed out, but
that hole, it was found, had been caus-
ed by the election of a tooth.
Mahoney, the Mayors assailant, held
In the Tombs Prison in default of $685.,
600 ball. spent quiet Sunday, no one
being allowed to see him.
Dist Atty. Whitman and his assist
ants have completed the case against
Mahoney for presentation to the grand
jury tomorrow An indictment for at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
LAWRENCE CITIZENS
DEMONSTRATE THEIR
PATRIOTISM AGAIN

Lawrence, Mass, April ga sec
end demonstration of the patriotism
of the citizens of Lawrence and de-
votion to the flag of their country, an
aftermath of the big flag day celebra-
ton here on Oct. IL, 1912, as a pro-
test against the Industrial Workers of
the World, mo God, no master pa
rade, took place on the common this
morning when a memorial flag staff
for which a donation of $4,000 was
made by Joseph Shattuck before his
death, was dedicated and a large
American flag flung to the breeze, I'M
yelled by a granddaughter of the
donor.
Grand Army veterans and local mi
litia men participated in the exercises.
There was also chorus singing by the
school children of the city.
regulation salute of 81 guns was
fired by squad from Battery c, First
Light Artillery.
Thousands of citizens gathered on
the common to witness the flag rails
ing, most of them wearing miniature
American flags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
FAIRFIELD.

The Queen Esther Society of the
Methodist church was entertained on
Monday evening at the home of Miss
Nina Berry, Osborne street. A pro-
gram of instructive nature was carried
out by the society members, after
which a social hour. Refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Charles NOVEL; and two daughters
of Waterville are visiting relatives in
town.
Parent A. Libby has returned from
a several weeks stay at Corinna,
where he has been employed.
Mrs. Coleman Brewer Of Augusta Is
a guest in town of her daughter, Mrs.
Melvin Kronkite. lower Main street.
Miss Alberta Crummett returned on
Monday from a weeks visit at Port
land with her sister, Mrs. Ray Nit
chell.
Victor Worthing, employed at Port
land, is passing a few days in town
with his brother, Vilroy Worthing, Elm
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace A. Hill were
host and hostess Monday evening to
the "63" Club. Four tables at cards
were entertained. Dainty refreshments
were served.
The ladies of the Universalist Circle
will serve supper Tuesday evening to
the members of the Woman's Club of
Waterville, when the club will hold its
annual meeting at the Universalisc
church.
Seth Barton of Freedom is guest
in town of his sister, Mrs. Charles
Danforth, Newhail street.
Miss Veronica Enright, a student at
Mount Merci Academy, is passing a
few days in town with her mither,
Mrs. John Enright.
Miss May Brown of West Benton
was a guest in Augusta with relatives.
Otis Lawry, U. of NJ. 1915, was a
guest In town of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Silas Lawry, on the Island, Mon
day.
The Twice Six Club was entertain
ed Monday evening at the home OF
| Miss Jennie Warren at West Benton.
| Sewing and games formed the eve
ning's amusement and refreshments
were served.
Forest McPhee left Monday for AL
der Stream. where he will be employed
| In the woods.
Mrs. Bertha Thompson of Ellsworth
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Nc
Fadden, Winchester street.
Adolph Loubier and Arthur White
went to Jackman Monday, where they
! Will be employed. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
WOMEN TAKE
REFUGE ON z
SHIPS AT VERA
CRUZ MONDAY

Vera Cruz, April 20.-In compliance
with Consul Canada's suggestion,
made on instructions from Washing
ton many women took up their quar-
tiers this afternoon on the steamers
Mexico and Esperanza. The Ameri-
can residents here number not more
than 80 or 40, but today there were
about 200 Americans in Vera Cruz.
The consuls have all been notified
by Mr.. Canada that he has been in
structed to care for all nationalities
as far as possible and during the day
the consular representatives of the
other powers called upon him to obtain
directions for transmission TO their
nationals.
Reports reaching here from the cap
ital are meagre. but it is expected that
many foreigners, particularly Ameri-
canse will arrive in Vera Cruz tomor-
row. Many are inclined to believe,
however, that in spite of official sug-
gestion a considerable part of the
American colony at Mexico City will
await more definite information as to
the exact character of the action to be
taken by the United States.
There is surprising lack of uneasiness
generally. There have been no acts of
violence toward Americans, nor even
hiscourteoVs remarks or acts
Rear Admiral Fletcher's orders. sent
by Captain Huse this morning, that all
merchant vessels flying the American
flag must leave port forthwith. brought
from Gen. Gustavo Mas. the Mexican
commander. no protest nor has it result.
I'd in the weighing of anchor by vessels
of other nationality.
p In port at the present time are five YES
sells under the Norwegian flag. one Brit.
ash, one Cuban and three Mexican. The
only 4American steamers are those of the
ward Line. the Esperanza and the Mex
leo. Due to enter the harbor tomorrow
are the Ypiranga Of the Hamburg Amer
lean Line and one other steamer. The
z iYpiranga carries 81 passengers and con-
siderable freight, including consign-
ment of machine guns, 10000 rifles and u.s.
100000 cartridges which. according to
government orders, are to be shipped to
the capital Immediately on their arrival
Rear Admiral Fletcher's orders SO far
do not affect incoming vessels.
Mexicans in many cases fraternized
with Americans, and in saloon down
near the cable office a dozen American
sailors who had strayed that far from
swimming beach sang popular Amer
lean songs for hours at a time while
a good natured policeman on the cor
ner twirled his club and smiled.
The retiring British minister to Mex
ico Sir lionel Garden q rriyad todo u
on the cruiser Berwick from Calves
ton. He arranged to leave tonight for
the Mexican capital.
Sir Lionel said he believed there was
still a chance OF reconciliation.
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Find Defendants
Guilty of Graft

Riverhead n. Y, April 20.-A YER
dict of guilty was found by a supreme
court jury Saturday night in the Suf-
folk county graft trials which have
been in progress here since Monday.
The defendants, the Suffolk Con-
tracing Co, and six individuals, were
indicted on a charge of conspiracy to
defraud the state in the construction
of a highway between Patchogue and
Coram.
The jury deliberated less than three
hours.
The individual defendants are Dan
iel Lynch, president of the Suffolk
Contracting Co., three of its members.
John Heubert. Frederick J. Kinney
and Michael Scanlon; and two state
highway department engineers, Spen-
Ger ]. Stewart and Leigh Robartes
All the individual defendants are
young men and on the ground of their
youth the jury recommended clemen-
ev. Justice Kapper said he would con-
slider. the jury's suggestion. A stay of
sentence was granted pending an ap-
peal.
The prosecution during the trial In
troduced evidence to show that the
contract specifications were not full
filled. that the road was poorly con-
structed and that inferior material was
used.
Dist. Atty. Greene, in summing to
the jury Sunday. charged that athe
state paid $4,000 for gravel which was
not used in the road.
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ALLIANCE BETWEEN ckHaD.
IAN AND U. S. ATHLETES

Boston, April 20.-An alliance between
the United States and Canadian athletic
governing bodies has been practically
formed and matters in athletics which
have caused some conflict between the
two associations will in the future be
avoided The United States A. A. U.
was represented at the meeting in the B.
A. A. by Pres. Al Lii, Jr., Sec. James E.
sullivan, Joseph B. MacCabe and Ed NJ.
Walsh of the A A. L. legislative COM
mittee. The Canadian a. a. U. was rep
resented by DIR. II. ID. Johnson Of Char
lottetown, p. f. l.. president of the Ca
madam A. A. u: n. Fl. Grove of Toronto,
secretary, and w. H Trivett of Toronto,
secretary of the Toronto division of the
Canadian A. a. U.
The terms discussed were agreed on
only tentatively. They will have to be
submitted to the board of governors of
both bodies for their confirmation or re
lection, by mail vote. Whether the
terms are accepted or rejected will be
known in a few days.
One of the terms proposed provides that
an athlete competing in closed or open
games sanctioned or held under the aus
pices Of either union must do SO under
the rules of the association holding the
games. 1t was at the suggestion of Sew
Sullivan that closed games were included
in the terms. The registration cards of
both unions will be recognized by each
union.
An athlete, however, will not be al
lowed to compete under the proposed
L.. H. Al.
international permit from the Nation
al registration COMMITTEES of the un-
ion he belongs to. Requiring this per-
NIT as well as his registration card is
expected to prevent an athlete who
turned professional after he has got
his registration card from compet-
ing.
AS the chairmen of the registration
committees of the divisions of both
bodies are members of the National
committees, all an athlete has to do to
get the permit is to apply to the
chairman of the committee in his di-
vision.
On the back of the permit will be
printed a strict voucher showing when
the athlete left to compete in the
countries where the games he is en-
tered in are to be held. Also the time
of his arrival there, time of his de-
parture, how long he stopped at the
hotel there, what competitions he en-
tered in and how he came out in
them.
This voucher must be signed and re-
turned by the athlete in 10 days after
the competition. The unions believe
such voucher will stop some ath-
letes from collecting more money
from the union for expenses than they
are entitled to. If an athlete does not
conform with the rule he will be sus-
pended.
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ALLEGE new YORK
LIQUOR DEALERS
VIOLATED LICENSES

Albany, April 90.-Three actions
have just been instituted by the state
department of excise against John Me
Weeney of No 800 Third avenue. New
York City; Charles Carlow, No. 105
West 10th street, New York City, and
John j. Condor, Nos. 413-419 Kent
avenue, Brooklyn, to recover the PEN
atty of the bond filed by such persons
at the time the liquor tax certificate
which they now hold was issued to
them.
The allegation upon which these ac-
lions are based is that the defendant
in each case sold liquors to intoxicat-
ed persons. These actions, together
with a proceeding to revoke the liquor
tax certificate in each instance, mark
the beginning of a campaign ON the
part of the state excise department to
prevent the sale of liquors to intoxi-
Gated people.
In discussing this matter Saturday,
State Commissioner Of Excise Farley
said: ANY liquor dealer who allows
a man to become intoxicated in his
place of business, or to enter it while
in an intoxicated condition, or who
sells liquor to an intoxicated man, is
as fragrant violator of tflhe provis-
ions of the liquor tax law as he who
is the keeper of a disorderly house, or
a place where gambling is permitted.
Those places which have become the
hang out for drunken men will be
given closer attention, and the con-
tinuation of this practice will result
in a revocation of the liquor tax GER
tificate wherever evidence of such
conditions is secured
Commissioner Farley also stated
that many such actions are being in
stituted at the present time on evil
dence which the department has Sc
cured of traffic in liquors during pro-
hibited hours. A great many COM
plants dealing with this manner of
violation are being received at the
department, and decided effort to
compel the observance of the law in
this respect is also being made.
Commissioner Farley added:
This is the first time that certlfi-
cate holders have been sued for serv-
Ing drinks to drunken men. Up to
this time the law has been practical
ly dead letter a short time ago l
instructed my agents to make a note
of any case where a drunken man was
seen going into a saloon and getting
drinks. AS the result of these instruc7
tions, evidence has been collected in
three cases. l intend to put stop to
the sale of liquor to intoxicated men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21

Washington, April 20.-Prompt or
ganization of volunteer army for
service in Mexico or in any other cris-
is would be provided for in a House
bin passed today by the Senate with
amendments. Sending of the measure
to conference was delayed by a mo-
ton by Senator Reed to reconsider the
vote, but Senate leaders said the mo-
fion probably would be disposed OF to-
morrow.
The bill would revise the law under
which O. volunteer force was organ
lied for the Spanish War In
1898. Its authors claim that a volun-
teer force could be raised more quick
sly than under the existing law; that
1t would prevent the payment of boun-
ties, would do away with short term
.pf enlistment by making the term of
volunteers the same as that in the
regular army; would procure the ne
eessary number of men at the e&gin-
ming OF the war for long period,
this making drafting unnecessary and
would decrease the pension list after
the war.
Unlike the present law the bill would
provide for the recruiting Of all or
carnations OF land forces. This would
'-clude training service to which duty
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1850 RED CROSS NURSES
READY FOR WAR IN MEXICO

Washington, April 2o.-The Ameri-
ransRed Cross has $500 nurses enroll
ed and ready for service with the
forces in Mexico, according to a state
ment today by Miss Mabel T. Board
man.
Miss Boardman said that a meet
Ing Of the Red Cross relief board
probably will be called by its chair
man, Surgeon General Gorgas of the
army. She added that one of the first
moves in case OF war, would be the
establishment Of reserve hospitals for
sick and wounded on the Gulf, Allan
tic and Pacific coasts. Hospital ships
from the army and navy also are con-
templated. The Red Cross expects to
appeal TO Chambers of Commerce and
civic organizations for support of its
hospitals and ships.
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OAKLAND.

The advertised letters at the Oakland
postoffice are as follows: Albert NJ.
Brown, Alton Berry. Geo. Burnell, John
Hogan, s. c. Jordan, Llewella A.
Knowles, Henry Palmer, Rossillo Pietro,
Harry Spaulding. Fred R. Steward, Hovy
c. Tozier, A Medrizo, Miss Cora A. Bick-
ford, Mrs Maud Harvey, Mrs j. A. Vim
termer.
The roads were so bad in the country
Monday that the four r. F. D. men were
from one to five hours late returning to
the office One was unable to complete
his route.
Someone entered D. NJ. Marshall's
hardware store Sunday night through a
window in the shop which is in the
basement The same one pulled off two
screens to the Office windows on the first
floor but did not enter here, then con-
tinued DIP the fire escape and entered the
banquet room of the Masons on the third
floor. Nothing seems to have been taken
but the money drawer in the basement
had been tempered with but not opened
1t is possible that the intruders were try
ing to find a way to reach the vault of
the bank which adjoins the store.
William d. West of Colby College
spoke on "The Negro Problem at the
Baptist church Sunday evening and the
Jubilee Singers furnished the music
Rev. G. L. Pressey has been transferred
to Gorham, n. H. Rev. Leonard Mitchell
has been assigned to Oakland. Rev. and
Mrs. G. L. Pressey have returned from
the conference to move to their new
charge.
Work in the Initiatory degree will be
given by the past grands of Anon Lodge
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
Recover Bodies
From Quinsigamond

Worcester, Mass. April 2O.-Nearly "A
hours after they sank to death in Lake
Quinsigamond Saturday night, the bodies
of Deem Roundy, aged 10, of lis Pleasant,
and John OLeary. aged 40, of Shrews-
bury, were recovered by the police Sum
day night. The bodies We're caught on
the grapples less than five minutes after
each other and but a short distance apart.
Thousands of people lined the shores
during the day watching the police at
work. Early in the day the graphing
irons gripped the launch and it was
brought to the surface.
The police were about 10 discontinue
dragging for the day when O'Leary's
body was recovered. After few more
travis near the place where this body
was recovered the second was caught on
the graphing irons and brought to the
surface.
An inspection of the launch revealed
the fact that it was intact and dispeled
stories that it's bottom dropped out, leav-
ing the men fioundering in the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
MEASURE TO REVISE
THE VOLUNTEER LAW
Delayed by Motion to Reconsider=Would
Organize Forces More Quickly Than
The Present Law Is Claim

partially disable officers would be as
signed when superseded by able-bodied
ment at the front. rs
Another change in the existing law
would give the President instead OF
the Governors of the states the author
ity to appoint all officers for the vol
unteer forces requiring him to give
preference in their selection to those
who have had military training.
Instead of the volunteer forces
waiting to be called into service until
all the organized militia of all arms
has been called, it would permit the
organization of volunteers of a par
ticular arm as soon as the militia of
that particular arm had been put into
service. Another provision is that the
number and grade of officers should
be the same in the volunteer forces
as in the regular army.
The present strength of the organ
ICED militia, including both officers
and men, is approximately 10000. ac-
cording to the latest returns from
adjutants general of the different
states to the war department.
These civilian soldiers in New Eng
land are divided as follows:
Connecticut 2641; Maine 144S; Mass
achusetts 5793; New Hampshire 1858;
Rhode Island 1853; Vermont S35.
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WOULD PLACE so
MILLIONS FOR Pres.
WILSON To SPEND
apr2, sat, If

Washington, April 20.-A bill to ap-
propriate $4,000, goo to be expended by
the President was introduced by Sen
ator Chamberlain, chairman of the
military affairs committee, to which
the bill was referred.
The Chamberlain bill provides:
THAT the President of the United
States be and>he is hereby authorized
to expend in his discretion for the ma
tional defence and for each and every
purpose connected Herewith, the sum
of $4,000, 900 out of any moneys in the
treasury, not otherwise appropriated,
which sum shall remain available I'M
til expended
This is identical with the bill pass
ed before the war with Spain.
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Methodists Beg
President for Peace

Maiden, Mass, April pa resolu-
ton begging President Wilson to have
peace was adopted at the closing SEES
sion of the New England Methodist
Conference tonight. The conference al
so endorsed the 'watchful waiting
policy which has, been followed by the
administration.
Eighty new appointments We're an
nounced by Bishop Edward II. Hugh
es of San Francisco, the presiding Of
fieer. Among them were:
Ballardyale, James King.
Lowell: Centralville, supplied by w.
E. Pittinger; Highlands, c. II. Davis;
West Chelmsford, E. A. Lease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
CHARGE MEXICAN STUDENTS
MiSTREATED BY ERiCANS


Washington, April 20.-Senor Alga-
"a, charge of the Mexican embassy,
was informed tonight that II Mexican
students at the University of Notre
Dame at Notre Dame, Ind, We're
thrown into the river there and badly
treated by American students in the
institution. The consul informed the
charge that he would take the matter
up with the president of the univer-
sity.
Mr.. Algara said be would wait to
hear further from the affair before
sending any word to his government.
AS there are many Mexicans in va
rious institutions of learning through
out the country he fears. he said, that
other such outbreaks of national feel
ing may occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21
|. w. w. Will Attempt
Nation Wide Strike

Boston, April 20.-"The Industrial
Workers of the World will spend every
energy toward furtherins general strike
of all work in all industries in the United
States, and will organize systematic
campaign to sabotage the profits of the
capitalist class to the extent of $500 200 900
during the next year, in the event of
armed intervention in Mexico at the pres
ent time" resolutions adopted by the ex-
ecutive council of the state branch de-
clared tonight.
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MExIcANS INSULT BRIDE.

San Diego, Cal, April 20.--Mrs. Ralph
H. Isham, daughter of the late Mayor
Gaynor of New York, and her hus-
band arrived Saturday overland in an
automobile from F'risno. They had
been on a honeymoon trip east of
Ensenada. in the wilds of Lower Cali
fornia. with a guide and three help
ers They took fine saddle horses and
seven hacks.
When the couple arrived in Ensen-
ada, two days ago, they were insult
ed in the streets because Mrs. Isham
had on khaki riding clothes with a
short skirt. They had to appeal to
Governor Vasquez, and sent for an au-
tomobile to bring them here.
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VETERANS OF g. A. r.
WILLING TO FIGHT AGAIN

Boston, April 20.-Rev. Edward A.
Motion, chaplain of the Senate. today
satd that the Grand Army of the Re-
public was willing TO go to the front
again In the present crisis. He was
vpeekipg ct q Woman's Christian Tenn
borance Union meeting. The veterans
10 not want . war, but if there is
Dne. they viii ~ TO the front, if need
- he sid.
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To Award Arctic Explorer Medal

Washington, April 20.-Rear Admir-
al Robert e. Peary, u. S. N. retired,
the Arctic explorer. today was notified
that the Geographic Society of France
had decided to award him it's Grand
Gold Medal, the highest honor it can
give. The award will be made in a
general assembly meeting of the socie-
ty In Paris Friday next.
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COCHEMS TO COACH
MAINE FOOTBALL
ELEVEN THIS YEAR

orono, Me-, April 2o.-Edward r.
Cochems has accepted the position OF
coach of this years University of
Maine football eleven. He was gradu-
ated from University of Wisconsin in
1902 and has coached at ST. Louis,
Denver and North Dakota universities.
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BATTLESHIPS
II |" NY
ARE Sent OUT
FROM BOSTON

washington, April 9o-The battleships
Virginia, Nebraska and Georgia of the
third division of the Atlantic fleet today
were ordered to sail Friday from Boston
for Tampico.