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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
MAN A
SUICIDE BECAUSE
OF ILL HEALTH

Belfast, Me-. May 15.-(speciaD.-
Charles W. Thomas, for several years in
i'll health and partially blind, shot him
self last night at his home in East Bel
fast and 1t is thought that death was in
Simultaneous
Mr.. Thomas lived with his father
whose name is also Charles, in East Bel
fast For years he had been i'll and fol-
lowed by hard luck. He was injured a
few years ago while working as motor
man on the Bangor street railway and
his sight was affected. He also sustain
ed a broken leg and with failing health
he had become respondent.
His father left him alone in the house
last night about sunset and upon return
ing a little later, sometime between
and :. ne found his son dead with bull
let wound Just above his right ear.
Coroner Charles r. Coombs was called
instantly but did not consider an inquest
necessary as it was clear case of sui
eide.
Mr.. Thomas was AZ years old and is
survived by his father and one sister who
is living in Bangor. He was once mar
ried but was divorced years ago.
The funeral will take place on Saturday
at P. NJ, Rev. y. a. Blair of the Uni
versalist church officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Gift of Chapel to Middlebury
By Former Governor Mead OF
Vermont Is Announced Friday

who brought the first copy of the Holy
Bible into this unbroken wilderness,
and it was his wife, my great-great-
grandmother, who gathered her large
family about her in an Indian wig
wan for the first Christian service of
the Vermont pioneers of this immedi-
ate region. With this memory ever
present it has been my hope and pray
er that l might be able and permitted
to build for this college suitable
place for Divine worship, and that ii
might rise from the highest point on
it's campus as symbol of the posi-
ton, most prominent in every respect,
which Christian character and relig-
ious faith should always maintain in
it's work for our youth"
The chapel will make the fifth per-
manent building to be added to the
campus of Middlebury College in the
past six years, doubling the capacity
of its plant. The recent buildings of
the college are of white Vermont mar
BILE.
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WAKEFIELD STRIKERS
Continued from Page One)

for duty tomorrow morning.
The attacking mob tonight broke
away from all restraints. 1t members
stoned departing workers, attacked
the police, fled for a time when rein
forcements reached the offices and then
turned and fought again. Stones flew
in all directions. Some of the missiles
hit policemen and others crashed
through windows, few of which in the
vicinity remained unbroken.
The mob reformed after dark and
surrounded the Town hall, and for a
time further outbreaks were feared.
Some 500 men went out on strike a
month ago in sympathy with the
transfers helpers and weavers, whose
demands for an increase in wages
had been refused. The factory contin-
ued in operation, newly employed help
being added to those who had remain
ed at work.
The trouble started this morning
wnen 1000 men and women gathered
near the factory and held up street
cars upon which workers were coming
to the factory. Several persons We're
assaulted. Eight policemen on guard
at liz ldIloIy saws WI - NNA-N~-Nf
auen the disturbance which finally
developed into an attack upon the
factory. Many windows were smashed
by dying stones.
Throughout the forenoon the crowd
remained in the vicinity of the mil
ard when the workmen came out at
noon, another clash appeared lmmi-
nent but Joseph j. Ettor appealed to
the idle ones to refrain from further
lighting and his counsel prevailed. AS
soon as the factory was emptied the
officials closed the plant
The State Board of onciliation and
Arbitration has been attempting for
a week to effect settlement but with
out success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Court Rules in Favor of
Red Sox in Suit Against
Them by St. Louis Pitcher

valid, as that club refused to take
up the players contract obligations
Judge Donnelly, in dismissing the case.
pointed out that Hageman signed
contract with Jersey City, after be-
ing released from Boston which con-
tract, the court held, ended the con-
tract between the player and the Bos-
ton Club.
In argument for Hageman, Fultz
called attention to the fact that Bos-
ton had released the player to Jersey
City under an optional agreement and
still retained title to him, despite his
contract with Jersey City. F'ultz at
tempted to show the court that accord
ing to baseball law the player remain
ed the property of Boston.
C. Conway Toole. attorney for the
National League, represented the Bos-
ton Americans and argued that there
is a custom in the major leagues to
sign young players, but that they must
make good or they will be returned
to the smaller leagues for less pay.
President Ban Johnson of the Ameri-
can League, was in town, supposedly
in connection with the Hageman case,
but he did not appear in court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

New York, May 15.-Judge Donnelly
of the supreme court today dismissed
the suit of Kurt Hageman, a pitcher
of the st. Louis Nationals. against the
Boston American League Club. for
back pay for services which Hage
man claimed he rendered the Boston
Club in 1912 President F'ultz of the
Baseball Players Fraternity represent
ed the player and will appeal the
case.
,Hageman was a recruit pitcher on
the Boston Club in 1912 but failed to
make good, and was released to Jersey
City. Jersey City took over his Bos-
ton contract, but after a trial sent
him back to Boston. Boston then sold
him to Denver which club offered him
contract for less money than the
one he originally signed with the Bos-
ton team. Instead of joining Den
yer, Hageman continued to work out
with the Boston players and repeated
" told former Manager Stahl he was
in condition to pitch though he was
not under contract to the club.
The Fraternity took the stand that
Hagemans sale to Denver was not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

assaults and her screams were heard not
only by the neighbors but by passersoy
on Tuesday evening. A physician was
called and Mrs. Dickey was found TO
be badly bruised about her body and one
eve blackened She did not, however,
wish to have her husband arrested, fear
ing. II Is said, his wrath. The case was
reported to Constable Charles o. Dickey
Yesterday and he at once made COM
plant to Judge Knowiton and, armed
with a warrant, went to the home OF
Albert Dickey. No trace of Dickey could
be found, The constable learned later
that someone had warned Dickey that
trouble was brewing and that the same
person had driven him to Camden. where
he took the steaemer for Boston last
night. The person who assisted Dickey
in getting away admitted the truth to
the constable this morning when ques-
toned by him.
Albert Dickey is about % years old and
was married last June to Miss Ada Page
daughter of Hazen Page of Fort FAR
field. Her father has been notified and
is expected to @tarrive tonight and will
probably take his daughter back home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Tells Folk He Needs
Two Days to Go
Over the Mass
OF Papers
Subpoenaed Directors Told 10
Be Ready for Tuesday

Washington, May 15.-Former Pres
ident Charles S. Mellen of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail
road, after a conference with Cher
Counsel Folk of the Interstate Com
merce Commission left today for New
Haven TO obtain the documents and
papers, which the commission desires
to have as an elucidation of Mr.. Mel
lens testimony.
Mr. Mellen told Mr.. Folk today that
it probably would require at least two
days for him and his counsel to go
over the mass of papers which he has
at his New Haven home and at his
summer home in Stockbridge. He Is
epected to return to Washington next
Monday, prepared to continue his tes-
timony Tuesday. In the opinion OF
Mr. Folk Mr.. Mellen will be on the
witness stand for several days, posi-
bly, all of next week. Meantime, I'M
less some unforeseen incident should
intervene, no other witness will be eX-
amined.
The subpoenaed directors of the New
Haven. William Rockefeller, Lewis
Cass Ledyard. George r. Baker and
George MacCulloch Miller, have been
directed to hold themselves in readi-
ness next Tuesday to be examined.
It is regarded as quite unlikely that
either Mr. Rockefeller or Mr.. Miller
both of whom have presented to the COM
mission certificates of Illness, through
their physicians, will appear. Mr.. Rookie
Teller is at Jekyl island. Georgia, unable
according to the certificate of his physi-
clan. to speak above whisper; Mr.. MIL
Ter is confined to his home and is said
to be unable to transact any business
Mr.. Ledyard and Mr.. Baker both have
signifed their willingness to TESTIFY
whenever they may be called.
Chief Counsel Folk conferred today
with President Miller of the New York
westchester G. Boston Railroad, the cleo
trio line acquired by the New Haver
through the methods recited yesterday
by Mr. Mellen. 1t Is the desire or the
commission to obtain a list of the stock
holders of the Westchester road at the
time of its acquisition by the New Ha-
ven. with view to obtaining direct tes-
timonv from at least some of them con-
corning their dealings with Mr.. Meller
and with the late Police Inspector Thorn
as f. Byrnes of New York
Mr.. Folk and his assistants were en-
gagged today in an examination of papers
and documents by Mr.. Mellen. This ex-
animation will require two or three days
It is the present purpose of the COM
mission, Notwithstanding the pronounced
opposition of Atty. Gen. McReynolds anc
other officials of the department of JUS
tice, to press not only thee Examination
of Mr.. Melien upon all phases of the fl
nancial operations of the New Havcr
and its subsidiaries. but also other wit
nesses, including New Haven directors
who are assumed to have knowledge Of
any of the transactions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

Middlebury, VT, May 15.-The gift
of a chapel to Middlebury College by
Former Governor John A. Mead, OF
Rutland was announced tonight by
President John NJ. Thomas.
In letter to President Thomas, Mr..
Mead says:
In commemoration of the 50th an
niversary of my graduation from Mid
dlebury College and in recognition of
the gracious kindness of my Heaven
ly Father to me throughout my life.
l desire to erect a chapel to serve as
a place of worship for the college, the
same to be known as the Mead Me-
mortal Chapel l have in mind dig
nified and substantial structure, in
harmony with the other buildings of
the college and expressive of the sim
plieity and strength of character for
which the inhabitants of this valley
and the state of Vermont has always
been distinguished.
1T was my Observation-Disclosures
the first white settler of this valley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
THE REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE |
HOLDS ENTHUSIASTIC
MEETING ON FRIDAY

TIE Republican State committee ms
Friday evening at the Augusta House
Chairman Frederick H. Parkhurst d
Bangor presiding and with nearly tn
entire membership present. The eve
ming was devoted to the discussion O
plans for the coming campaign ana
the meeting was characterized by en-
thusiasm and a general feeling q
confidence regarding the outcome q
September.
Those present were: Messrs. Skelto
of Androscoggin, Shaw of Aroosto0
Sturgis of Cumberland, Spofford d
Hancock, Ham of Kennebec, Black q
Knox. Cowan of Lincoln, Hastings q
oxford, Parkhurst of Penobscot, Bal
of Piscataquis, Adams of Sagadahot
Briggs of Somerset, West of Waldo
Greonlaw of Washington and Elmer
of York. Mr.. Holman of Franklin wa
unable to be present on account of i'll
ness in the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
EXECUTION OF PARKS
Continued from Page OEe)

navigation. The mediators say it is
closed incident and state department
officials believe the Mexicans Will re-
turn to the light.
Snipers Not So. Americans
Announcement was made at the war
department that the five alleged oouth
American snipers under arrest at vera
Cruz for firing upon Americans were
really Mexicans, and, like the others
arrested at Vera Cruz on this charge
have been discharged. This had threat
ened for a time to involve the South
American. governments, but it appears
now that the arrested men said they
were South Americans merely to es-
cape punishment. Secretary Garrison
said tonight the five Shippers" had
been ordered released by MN altef
comforting with the President.
The action had been taken, he SAID
because it was found General Fun
ston of his own accord had discharged
all the other Mexicans accused of
shipping
Washington Optimistic
On the whole, President Wilson and
his cabinet today took more hope
full view of the entire Mexican s1tua-
ton than they had in many weeks.
The capture of Tampico by the Con-
stitutionalists brought out the fact
that at present there is no prohibition
against the shipment of arms into
that port from the United States or
any other country.
Munitions May Enter Ports
Secretary Garrison today revealed
for the first time the nature of his
recent order shutting off shipments OF
arms across the international border
He said it was a departmental order
and did not affect shipments through
seaport towns. The President did not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
$4,000, 900 Note Holders of
B. & NJ. to Be Asked to Extend

In the letter accompanying the prop
ositions the directors will set forth that
the companies comprising the system
should be unified and that the right
should be acquired under proper and
reasonable conditions to issue preferred
stock and mortgage upon the combined
property securing all outstanding bonds
and notes. In order to accomplish such
reorganization, the directors say, ii is
necessary that substantially all the out
standing s27. 900 notes should be ex-
tended or exchanged for new notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

8 Boston. May 15.-Holders of s27. 100000 of
Boston & Maine Railroad notes maturing
next month will be invited to extend
their holdings in whole or in part accord
ington a vote of the directors of the road
today. Two propositions will be submit
ted to the stockholders, namely, any
holder may extend the full amount until
March q 1915, with interest at per cent,
or may extend 50 per cent. until March
.. 1916, and receive in exchange for the
remaining 10 per cent. at par five-year
per cent. notes of the Maine Railways
Co. due April i, 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Manchester Grange

Manchester Grange held it's reguls
meeting May with very large a
tendance. Winthrop Grange met vii
us and State Deputy Kate Ellis fIpl
Fairfield gave some very beautiful
we'll as instructive tableaux with II
degree work. The Third and Fouht
degrees were conferred on three car
didates. After comforting degrees a
went to the dining room, where "a
were beautifully served with Hal
vest feast. After supper all again a.
sembled in the hall and listened
pleasing remarks from some of the VII
itors present. At our next meetip
Nav 16, Kate Ellis will give a stert
opticon lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

paign in the history of the county. /
defy any man to show that 1 have not
fulfilled my oath of office. There are
55 towns, three cities and eight plan
tations, and it is hard for one man
with only five deputies to reach 246
LIQUOR dealers, who were in business
in this county according to the records
last July"
There were no other remarks and
the meeting closed with an informal
gathering of the Republicans present,
who remained a while to discuss the
approaching campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

against Mexico by Americans and other
foreigners whose property has been in
jured, and expressed the opinion that
these claims might have to be paid event
ualIy by the United States.
Representative Kahn said. Americans
had to abandon their property on ac-
count of the Presidents warning to them
to depart from Mexico. Representative
Sharp, member of the foreign affairs
committee contended that the order for
Americans to leave probably prevented
maSSacreS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
DUNN'S CORNER

The Ladies Union Church Auxiliai
was organized Wednesday, May !
at the home of Mrs. F. l.. Kendall
The object of the Auxiliary is to aid
raising money for religious services
the Union church at Dunn's cornt
and the following officers were elected
Pres, Mrs. Clarence Dunn; Vice Pres
Mrs. Florence Wright; Sec, Fran
Washburn; Treas, Mrs. Francis Ste'
ems. The next meeting of the Auxi
iary win be held with the preside.n
Mrs. Dunn. Everyone is cordially I'll
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
WANTED FOR
ASSAULT, BELFAST
man ESCAPES

Belfast, Me, May 15,-(SpeciaD. "A war
knowton for Albert Dickey of North
port, who is wanted for brutally assault
ing his young wife at their home on
Tuesday night. Dickey came home from
Bangor few days ago, where he went
to get job log driving, and for some
reason or other began warfare In his
nome. His wife was the victim Of his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Short HOLSTERS Seized at Biddeford.

Obed L. Stackpole seized eight dozen
short Holsters Wednesday in stable on
Washington street, Biddeford. The
owner of the Holsters is not positively
known by the game warden, who has re-
ported the seizure to the commissioner
of Sea and Shore Fisheries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

A tennis tournament consisting d
mixed doubles, mems doubles and sin
giles is to be one of the many attraS|
lions of the Fete Champetre, June 1a
the finals of which will be played of
on that day. Entries should be mad
to Lewis A. Burleigh. Jr, before Fri
day, May %. Cups will be awarded
to the winners. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16

at that time issue any proclamation
restoring the general embargo on
arms, but it was believed then that the
prohibition would be carried out by
the navy as we'll as the army. Unless
the President issued d new proclama-
ton or the navy department takes ac-
ton similar to that of the war depart
ment the Constitutionalists can get
all the munitions of war they wish
fl ON the United States through Tam
pico. Earlier in the day, Secretary
Daniels had expressed the belief that
the American government would not
interfere with the shipment of arms
into a Mexican port from countries
other than the United States. Accord
ing to Secretary Garrison's explana-
ton of the embargo on arms since
the President lifted it to all factions in
Mexico last March, When Carranza
note following the seizure of Vera
Cruz arrived here and was interpreted
as threatening, the war department
was permitted to prevent shipments
from going across the international
line, but no further step was taken.
"AIl Mexican ports are still OPEN
said Counsellor Robert Lansing of the
state department, who was acting sec
rotary today in the absence of Mr.
Bryan. Mr.. Lansing admitted .that
many interesting questions might arise
If Huerta proclaimed a blockade of
Tampico, but suggested that, accord
ing to precedent a blockade establish
ed by a government not recognized
probably would be. disregarded by
those countries which had not extend
ed recognition.
Mo Blockade Expected
The departure of the two Mexican Fed
eral gunboats from Tampco for Puerto
Mexico was not believed at the execu-
tive departments to forecast any block
ade The belief was expressed that the
captains of the vessels sought commune
cation with Mexico City through Puerto
Mexico for further orders. American
destroyers have been watching the gun
boats, according to Secretary Daniels,
merely as a precautlon to see that no
injury was done to transports or Ameri-
can refugee steamers enroute. The navy
department also intends to see that the
gunboats do no damage to navigation
lights
Not only the American government s
explanation of the Lobos island incident.
but the unofficial expressions here to the
effect that no Mexican ports are closed
so far as the American government is
concerned, have emphasized the position
which the United States has maintained
that no state of war has existed and
that the seizure of Vera Cruz was an act
of reprisal for offences committed against
the United States.
The fact that Mexican officials still re-
fuse clearance papers to American ships
at some ports, in spite of Huerta's or
der revoking his embargo on American
commerce, was explained here as due
probably to lack of communication.
U. s. May Pay Claims
Representative Kahn, Republican, of
California, spoke in the House today of
the heavy toll of damages 4ccumulating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
Late Augusta Locals.

The Boy Scouts Of the Penney Mf
mortal church are giving a supper il
G.. A. r. hall this Saturday from
o'clock until Z, the proceeds to be dA|
voted to the purposes of their organ
ization
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIF|CAT|0|

I.ost-Gold pin and chain.
For sale-Hay and orchard farm, >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-16
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUs
DESIRABLE HAY AND ORCHARD

farm, of the late Warren A. Barnard q
Middle road. Sidney; II story hous1
stable connected, large barn, hen hous
carriage house, So acres early land fre.
from rocks; cuts 80 tons hay, large. on
chard, good pasture. Handy to school
Inquire of Frank A. Barnard, Sidney
Maine, r. f. D. Z, or Mrs. C. e. tNek
land, Administrative, Hallowell, Maine
may16d1y
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-05-16

it. 109 in.
Hammer Throw-Hall, lst; Bur
dett, I'd; Praesech, Del Norte. Sd:
Santistevan, Monte Vista, 4th. 1913
#. s in.
Discus Throw-Stephens, Ala
mosa, 1st; Santistevan, I'd; Hall.
3D.; Breckenridge, Monte Vista.
4th. 947ft.
Low Hurdles-Baird, Monte
Vista, lst; Burdett, I'd; Corlett,
Monte Vista, Sd; jackson, 4th
27 2 5 secs.
High Hurdles-Baird, 1st; Cor
lett, I'd; Burdett, Sd; LeZotte, 4th.
II sec.
Pole Vault-Praesech, lst; San.
tistevan and Scovil, Saguache, tied
for I'd. SO ft.
High Jump-Santistevan, 1st;
Breckenridge, I'd; Stephens, 3D.;
Hubbard, Del Norte, 4th. 5 #
81 in.
Broad Jump-Stephens, 1st;
Hall, I'd; Scovil, Sd; Hubbard, 4th.
Is ft. in.
Relay Race-Monte Vista, 1st
Alamosa, I'd; Del Norte, Sd; Creede
4th. Time, ! "A 3-5.
Oratorical Contest
The oratorical contest at the
opera house in the evening was
carried off in the record time OF
two hours. The judges were from
Pueblo, and as whole their de.
cisions were generally accepted as
being fair. In this contest Ala
mosa gained the most points, TAX
ing first in essay and defamation
Del Norte took first in oration.
The Monte Vista contestants re-
ceived second place in essay and
grafton and third place in decla-
nation. The only criticism re-
gardiug decisions of judges was in
the defamation contest, great
many claiming that Ruth Stein
should have been awarded first
Monte Vista took possession OF