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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

Washington, Feb. 26.-Although Attor-
ney General McReynolds, his assistants
and officials of the New Haven Railroad
spent four today discussing the Boston
& Maine, it was said tonight that no an
nouncement of the details of the agree
ment for the separation Of the two roads
could be expected before next week. De-
partment of justice officials were author
ity for the statement that no serious OBJ
stacle has arisen to cast doubt upon final
but that developments today were such
that Chairman Elliott of the New Haven
desired to have another conference with
his board OF directors.
Mr. Elliott left for New York tonight
and probably will not return to Wash
ington until after the regular meeting of
New Haven directors in New York next
Tuesday The lawyers for the road and
T. w. Gregory and Jesse C. Adkins, the
two attorneys of the department hand
ling the New Haven case. continued their
talk after his departure but their dis
cussion was confined largely to technical
tiles.
1t was said tonight there had been lit
tie discussion during the day of the per-
sonnel of the board of trustees which is
to take over the Boston & Maine road.
1t is generally conceded here that Marcus
P. Knowlton. former justice of the Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
POLICE LIEUTENANT BECKER
TRANSFERRED FROM DEATH !
HOUSE TOAWA|T new TRIAL

every convict in the prison had beer
locked up for the night.
Immediately there was a shout FROM
the barred windows that was heard a.
the way to the railroad station. nearly
a mile away. AS Becker entered
sleigh and was driven past the row oI
cell windows, another roar went up
On the way to the station, Beck61
oppressed regret that he had not had
time to say good bye to all tho othe1
inmates of the death house.
II am specially sorry he said
that I was unable OF say g. wora o1
two TO. the four gunmen.
Tribute to Whitman.
Ard I want TO take this opportuniJ
ty to say that / didn't really meal
what I said yesterday about goind
bark to the police department and
cleaning UP the gunmen in New York
| wouldn't go back on the force Tor all
the money in the world. There is noth1
ing that could induce me to live In
New York. l want to get away from
tie city Ny greatest sorrows and ma
greatest triumphs have been in New
York. Bat l didn't get square dea9
| sec that District Attorney Whlt'
man Is quoted as saying that he plans
to have me brought to trial agar
within the next six weeks. l hope ne
does it sooner than that. l do not feal
the district attorney. / believe him Il
be a just man. If he, personally, ane
no one else prosecutes the case against
me | know the thing will be don't
right. Whitman is on the level l car
say no more than that"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Go to Chihuahua
To Examine Body

al Paso. Tex, Feb. 26.-George "A
r-orotbers of the consular service out
or recent months acting as speclal
agent of the state department in its
dealings with the Constitutionallsts,
exueets to leave for Chlnuanua .o-
morrow to make arrangements LOT tne
examination of the body of Wiiilam D
Ronton. After making arrangements
for the reception of the Anglo-Amer-
,can investigating commission, Ca
rotbers expects to proceed with Gen
eraI Villa to Torreon, against Whlch
federal stronghold an early attack Is
promised.
Negotiations concerning the body oil
Benton have been carried directly pe-
tween Concul Marion Letcher at chi
huahua and the state department ana
Carothers and Consul Edwards al
Juarez. Both state tonight that they
were without direct information as 10
the status Of negotiations.
The British representative. Charies
perceyal, arrived tonight from Cal
weston. Perceval, it Is said. Will nrst
confer with Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, COM
mandant at Fort Bliss ana VIII DC sov-
erned by the generals suggestions as
to procedure.
An areoplane of French manutac-
ture was received at Juarez today LOT
use in the southern campaign. 1t is
eouipped with a mb-dropping appa-
ratus and will be operated by Captain
lose Salinas. Nearly two million
rounds of ammunition also were re-
ceiyed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
HOPE OF GREAT
SYNDICATE TO
CONTROL"CUBS"
ISDISAPPOINTED

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Fear Of the Fed
eral Leagues raids on ball players and
doubt as to the stability of the reserve
rule and of the players contracts have
combined with the question of playing
grounds to drive from the field the Chi
cagoans who wished to purchase con-
troll of the Cubs.
The Behan syndicate, whose offer of
s750,000 for Charles p. Tafts control
ling interest, was accompanied by
conditions which he would not accept,
withdrew today The others, while not
formally out of the market, gathered
from the refusal of the Behan bid that
Mr.. Taft was not prepared to guaran-
tee the dissolution of the Federals or
alliance with them, nor grant the de-
sired long lease on the club field. of
which he is said to be principal owner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
THE HUERTA DISPATCH
WILSON DECLARES UNTRUE


Moxico CITY. Feb 26.-Provisional
President Huerta today refused per-
mission to the United States govern
ment to send 1000 American marines as
a guard for the legation here. This in
formation came direct from General
Huerta himself.
General Huerta says he was asked
By Washington to agree to the dis
patch. In addition to the Americans,
of 1000 more men made up of Germans.
English and French. To all of this he
returned a negative reply on this
ground that there was no need for
such precautions.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, American
charge d'affaires, refuses either to con-
fir.h OF deny the information.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
AuqustaD Democrats Hold CauCuses
Thursday Night and Renominate
Newbert forMayor=.Ward Tickets

Stone of Ward and B. w. Cote of
Ward 4. At the conclusion of the tes-
timonials offered by the several
speakers, by vote of Alderman Ward.
the secretary cast the vote of the eau
Gus making Mr.. Newbert the unani-
nous choice of those assembled, as
candidate for mayor.
As the words of the last speaker died
away there was call for speech
from the candidate and as that gentle
man appeared he was greeted with the
most generous applause, every man
present rising to his feet and cheering
so that several minutes elapsed before
Mr.. Newbert could make himself heard
In opening he thanked those present
for the honor that for the second time
they had conferred upon him by max
ing him their candidate for the office
of mayor of the city, and then went on
to say that if elected he should use the
best that there was in him to serve the
city and look out for its interests to
the best of his ability, and to conduct
the administration on business princi-
pies He also thanked the members of
the council for the assistance they had
given him during the year now drawing
to a close, and also the citizens of Au-
gusta in general. irrespective of party
affiliations. He also extended his
thanks to the Kennebec Journal for it's
work during the year in the way OF
keeping the people informed of the
work that was in progress for the city's
Improvement. His remarks throughout
were characterized by the gracefulness
of expression for which he is so we'll
known. and were greeted with applause
at the close.
Following the general caucus the
voters Of the eight wards of the city
met for the purpose Of nominating
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Kennebec BoWdOin Alumni Assn
Holds Its 10th Annual Banquet

Prof Sills in straightforward manner
dwelt upon the college as it stands today.
its aims and it's needs.
William G. Hunton, '75 of Readfield
gave valuable advice for securing men
for the college. And messages of vital
interest to the alumni of the college were
then brought by the following speakers
Charles Knight, sc, of Gardiner; Prof
Elliott of the college, E. F. Merrill, '03
of Skowhegan; Sanford L. Fogg, 'S9, and
Henry w. Cobb, 20. And between the
speeches of these men, songs of the col
lege made up the program of the evening.
The following members of the asso-
citation were present:
Weston Lewis. '72. Of Gardiner; Will
liam G. Hunton, rs, of Readfeld; Hor-
ace Sturgis, '76; DR.. o. C. S. Davies,
70; Frank Z. Smith, 81: Anson M.
Goddard. SO; John r. Gould, 'S5; John
V. Lane 'S7; F. ]. C. Little. SO; San
ford L. Fogg, 80, of Hallowell; DIR.
Bertrand d. Ridlon, 81. of Togus;
Frank G. Farington "a; Rev. Henry
E. Dunnaek 81; Charles s. Pettengill,
'9S; r. l.. Marston, 49, of Skowhegan;
Henry A. Shorey. Jr., 90; Henry w.
Cobb, 90; Henry D. Evans, '01; E. f.
Merrill. '03, of Skowhegan; A. M. G.
Soule. '03: Charles P. Kinsman, '07;
Edward C. Pope. 'o7, of Manchester;
Nathan S. Weston, '08; Alton S. Pope,
10, Of Manchester; Burleigh Martin,
10; S. S. Webster. 10; r. w. Smith.
10; g. Cony Weston, 10; George Ma
comber, II; M. G. L. Bailey, IL AL
fred Johnson II: Edwin c. Burleigh
| '13; William B. Williamson, IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

King Charles has seen many changes
largely effected by himself, in Rou-
mania since he arrived there in 1886 az
ter an adventurous journey in disguise
from Germany. Notable among them
are the changes in his capital and in
his own nalace. When he made his tri-
umphal entry as the counrtys new
prince, the carriage reached house be-
fore which a guard of honor was sta
toned. What house is that?" he
asked. That is the palace" replied
General Goleski. The prince, thinking
he had misunderstood him, sald:
Where is the palace?' And the gem
eral was so embarrassed that he could
only point silently to the one-storied
building. The principal feature OF the
view from the windows on one side
then was a gypsy encampment with
swine wallowing in the main road be-
fore the palace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Former Maine Man
Sentenced to Life

Plymouth, Mass. Feb. 26.-Charles
P. Fernald of Wareham, formerly of
Portland, Me, was sentenced today to
a life term in the state prison for the
murder in the second degree, of Jo-
seph H. Helleur at Onset. Fernald
was proprietor of a barber shop and
billiard room and in ejecting Helleur
after a quarrel struck him over the
head with cue. The blow resulted
in Helleur's death a few days later.
Fernald was found guilty March Is,
1911, but pending the outcome of his
unsuccessful appeal to the supreme
court on exceptions, he has been con-
fined in Jail here.
When sentence was pronounced the
prisoner broke down and cried. but
later recovered and thanked the OFF,
GERS who had had him in custody and
the district attorney for their treat
ment of him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

The Kennebec Bowdoin Alumni As
sociation held its 10th annual banquet
Thursday evening at the University
Club with large attendance. From
quet was a great success, the older
members of the association bringing
the traditions Of the college down to
the younger members and the young
er members presenting stories of the
college as 1t stands today. The guests
of the evening were Prof Kenneth
c. NJ. Sills, '01, Dean of Bowdoin Col
lege. and Prof. George l.. Elliott of
the college.
A business meeting preceded the
banquet and the following officers of
the association were reelected: Pres
ident, Weston Lewis, '72 of Gardiner:
vice presidents, Anson NJ. Goddard,
'S2, and Rev. Henry E. Dunnack; sec
retary and treasurer. George E. Ma
comber. II; executive committee
Fremont J. c. Little, SO, John r.
Gould. 's5, Royal H. Bodwell, '01.
The members of the association then
sat down to a banquet, which was serv-
ed In excellent style. Turkey and all the
good things that go with II constituted
the bill OF fare and the banquet was thor
oughly appreciated.
Speeches were then in order, Judge San
ford L. Fogg, SO. of Hallowell acting as
toastmaster. The speeches We're filled
with college spirit and were received with
great enthusiasm. Weston Lewis, II
NJ Gardiner gave a short talk uDOn the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

The Democratic voters of the city Of
Augusta met in caucus Thursday eve
ming in City hall and unanimously
nominated Hon. Elmer E. Newbert as
candidate for mayor of the city at the
coming municipal election of Monday,
March 0. The caucus was well attend
ed and was characterized by enthusi-
asm. Niles L. Perkins presided and
DR.. Oscar H. Brann acted as secre-
tary.
Following the reading of the call by
Chairman w. ]. Skehan of the DEM
ocratic city committee, Chairman Per-
kins addressed the convention at some
length, thanking those present for the
honor which they had conferred upon
him, and also expressed his satlsfac-
tion at the outlook of the coming cleo
ton and his confidence of his party's
success at the polls His remarks We're
characteristic of the man and that they
touched a sympathetic chord was
shown by the generous applause which
they. called forth. In closing he call
ed for the nomination of candidate
for mayor.
This was responded to by Hon. +.
c. CARL, who placed in nomination the
name of Mr.. Newbert, and in doing so
paid a very graceful tribute to that
gentleman, both as an official and as a
man. Following Mr.. Carll's remarks
the nomination was seconded by rep
resentatives of the several wards of
the city, among those who spoke be-
ing Col. Clarence H. Cram of Ward l,
Judge S. S. Lancaster of Ward 2, AL
derman j. W. Beck of Ward 3. City
Clerk Dominique Matthew of Ward 4,
Edwin Taylor of Ward 5, Hon. Reuel
j. Noyes of Ward 6, Alderman S. c.
c. Ward of Ward Z, Everett Cunning
ham of Ward s, Factory Inspector
Donnelly of Ward 6, Street Commits
sioner w. D. Trask of Ward l, Pat
rick H. Fitzgerald of Ward /, James
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

cilitate any of the foregoing objects
and to always favor. sanction ana as
sist every effort put forth by any
citizen or body of citizens, in behalf
Of the moral, civic and industrial pro-
cress and welfare of the State OF
Maine.
Article II-Membership-Any male or
female resident OF the State of Maine of
the age of q years or over shall be ELI
gible to membership. Applications for
membership shall be in writing, endorsed
bv some member of the organization and
fled with the membership committee. II
approved by the membership committee
the name of the applicant shall be pre-
sented at any regular or special meeting,
and upon receiving a majority vote OF
those present shall be declared elected
a member.
Article Iy-Offcers: The officers of this
organization shall be president hrst
vice president. second vice president
third vice president, treasurer ana sec
retary The offices of the secretary and
treasurer may be one and the same per-
son.
Mr.. Geary Present.
John Z. 1edFy Ol LcNiSloii "aS oAAiSiio
those present Mr.. Geary was really the
one who started the whole movement,
getting his idea from the West He is a
very ardent and enthusiastic promoter
In the matter and 1t was largely through
his efforts that the move started
The meeting lasted late and much was
accomplished.
BYLAWS were drawn up, all of which
will be published later
The committee of arrangements has al
ready % speakers listed, all of them be-
ing among the most prominent men In
the State.
Remarks were made by those present
and certain matters commented upon
The actual results of the meeting put
those in charge right where they know
where to commence when the meeting
opens today. There was no end to the en-
thusiasm shown and everything gave
promise that today will be one OF the
largest that Augusta has seen for some
time. Arthur A. Heald of Wateryille Will
preside at the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
UNITED STATES SATISFIES
ENGLAND IN BENTON AFFAIR

London, Feb. 26.-Sir Edward Grey.
the British foreign SECRETARY, informed
the House of Commons today OF Secre-
tary of State Bryan's proposal to send
an American army surgeon and another
responsible American with Consul Per-
ceyal of Galveston to conduct an ex-
animation of the body of William S.
Benton, the British ranchman killed by
Villa at Juarez. The foreign secretary
continued
1--WE are satisfied that the govern
ment of the United States is showing
as much interest in this case and is
doing as much to discover the facts as
If Benton had been an American citi-
zen. We cannot ourselves do more at
the present moment than send con-
sui to be present at whatever investi-
cations may be made"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Texans Want to
Protect Themselves

Austin, Texas, Feb. ga request
to know Whom the United States
government now recognizes as the
constituted authority in Mexican
states bordering on the Rio Grande'
went forward late today to President
Wilson from Gov. o. B. Colquitt of
Texas. The request was made for the
purpose of demanding the surrender
of the "Abductors and murderers" OF
Clemente yergara, a Texas citizen ex-
ecuted by Mexican federals.
Then, apparently answering the
question himself. the Governor asked
consent of the United States. "in view
of the condition Of revolution and
anarchy in these border states" to
send rangers across the Rio Crande
in pursuit Of lawless clements OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

either faction when they cross into
Texas and commit crimes. ! insist
Mr.. President, that Texas as soVer-
eign state. is entitled TO the protection
of Texas citizens on the border from
an unbearable conditions like that
which now exists concluded the
message.
Earlier in the day, Gov. Colquitt had
put in motion an investigation or the
Vereara incident through state cnan-
nels. THE first result was information
from the Webb county RECORDS, assert
ing positively that the island Where
verpara is said to have been seizeo'
belongs to Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

A preliminary meeting to determine
lust what the program will be for TO-
dav In the Boom Maine" movement
was held Thursday evening at the Au-
gusta House with about 25 prominent
men from all over the State present
The real object of the meeting was
that the committee of arrangements
and the advisory committee might
know just where they stand when the
curtain rises for the first act at 10 A
NJ. today at City hall. Frank NJ. Low
of Portland presided.
The "Constitution."
The first matter to be disposed of
was the Constitution" of the Develop
Maine movement which was brought
out as follows:
Article 1.-The name of the organlza-
ton shall be, Develop Maine Move
ment."
Article II. Purposes: The purposes
of this organization shall be to Gre
ate establish and carry on. through
the aid of the school, pulpit, platform
press and every other lawful means,
increasing Statewide propaganda de-
signed to awaken, arouse and educate
the people of this commonwealth and
elsewhere for the opportunities, which
the climate, soil, minerals, fisheries,
forests. water powers and other natur-
al resources of the State afford for
vast and profitable industrial devel-
opment, to seek means, to devise meth
ods to attract and encourage capital
to invest in Maine enterprises; &c pro-
mote united effort and efficiency in
all lines of trade and industry within
the State; to endorse and stimulate
art, science and literature; to insist
upon and uphold the conservation OF
Names resources for the use, benefit
and enjoyment of her own people; to
strenuously oppose at all times all
legislation and every scheme or pro-
ject which tends or threatens to re-
strict or retard the development OF
those resources or deprive the people
of this State Of the full benefit there
of: to support and urge legislation
which will tend to promote and fa-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
George p. Clark.

Headquarters were notified Thurs
day of the death of George P. Clark.
member of the Branch, which oc-
Cured at the home of his son, Charles.
in Surry, on Feb. 9. Mr.. Clark was
born in that town Sept. 4, 1885. He
enlisted in Co. G, IL, Me. Inf, Oct. 80,
1861 and was discharged Oct. 81, 1862.
He again enlisted in Co. G, 1, Me. H.
A, Dec. Is, 1863 and was finally dis
charged Sept. II, 1865. He was ad-
mitted to the Home from Belgrade,
Oct IA, 1903
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
indoor Baseball

The game of indoor baseball played
at the rink between the Eagles and the
Cony students was won by the Eagles
of Cushnoc Heights. The game prov
ed very exciting from start to finish
Both teams were tied at the end Of the
first, causing an extra inning to be
played
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Changes at Hospital.

Roland Curtis and John J. Dwyer
are quartered in the hospital tempor-
art t-at-post awaiting admission.
George Pratt of Co. A has been ad-
mitted to the hospital for treatment.
William A. Case has recovered his
usual health and been transferred to
Co. NJ, also Burnham C. Sleeper, who
was sent to Co. K.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt. Henry Nc
Dewitt.
Edward " Hardon, late U. s. Sig
nal corps, a former clerk and COM
pany commander here, has been grant
ed a discharge from the Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

New York, Feb. 26.--After a trip
from Ossining. accompanied by his
wife, Charles Becker, the former lieu
tenant of the New York police depart
ment, was lodged in a cell in the
Tomhs tonight. He was placed in cell
No. 1T, three doors from the one he
occupied before he was taken to Sing
Sing, Oct 80, 1912. to be executed for
the part he is alleged tos have played
in the murder of Herman Rosenthal,
the gambler.
Mrs. Becker at Prison.
Mrs. Becker arrived at Sing Sing
prison early in the afternoon with
budnle of her husbands clothing under
her arm She did not know at the
time that Becker's attorney. Joseph A.
Shay, had received from the court OF
appeals the order reversing the con-
yiction of her husband. When Shay
and two deputy sheriffs arrived at the
prison with another order signed by
Supreme Court Justice Blur, author
izing the release of Becker from the
death house, the former policeman ana
his wife were sitting in the warden
office. Their chairs were close to-
gether. Once the warden and the
euards turned their backs.
That's the first time | have kissed
NV wife in 1s months" said Becker
afterwards.
AS Becker, his attorney, his wife ana
the deputies guarding him stepped
from the door of the prison, Irus :
ty." working almost opposite, waved
his hand toward the long gray stone
buildine within whose walls nearly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

Vergara's brother-in-law, who today
visited Hidalgo, and the scene of TIN
Texans execution, and the announce
ment that Governor Colquitt of Texas
had ordered an investigation of the
incident with the intimation that the
National Guard might be dispatched t.
the border if necessary to protect Tex
as citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
RICHM
Albion Prey.

Albion Prey died very suddenly at
his home, aged rs. Death was due
to heart failure. He is survived by
one son, Joseph E., of Richmond Fun
eral services will be announced la
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Shipping News.

Portland, Me-. Feb. 26.-Arrived;
Steamers Dominion (Br), Liverpool
via Halifax; George e. Warren, New
port News. Schooners John w. Dana,
Savannah; Sarah and Lucy, New York
for Calls; Circle j. Weymouth; Cata-
wamteak, do.
Sailed. Steamer Marianne, Patras
and Trieste. Schooner Edward B.
Winslow. Newport News Uater 25th).
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

A freak of nature was discovered in
n
roots crossed the street, found an open
ing in six-inch sewer pipe and even )
tually filled the pipe for distance of
four feet, causing complete block until :
the roots were chopped away. :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
DE PALMA WINS
Continued from Page one)

son: 4. Edwin Pullen; 5, Harry Hamm;
6 Dave Lewis: Z, Barney Oldfield; 8,
Earl Cooper; 9, Frank Verbreck; 10,
Williamson Carlson; II, Frank Goode;
:, Ra1nh De Palma; IA, J. Marquis; Is.
Guy Ball; 16, George Ioerimahh' /"
Tony Jenitto. No driver was given the
No. 13.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

A revenue of s2s. .757,275 was derived in
the United Kingdom in 1911 from the con-
sumption of more than 2s3,5ooOO pounds
of tea.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Gov. Colquit Hints
May Call Militia

Laredo Texas, Feb. 26.-Interest In
the execution of Clemente Vergara,
the Texas ranchman, was divided TO-
day between the expected report OF
American Consul Garrett and J. Hill,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

CHiFFONiERE. GLASS "a X IA. FINE
condition. oak. cost SIS; drawers, only
Sc. Owner going away Call at rs State
street. feb27d3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Late Augusta Locals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hewett of
Richmond were guests Thursday Of
Mrs. ]. F. Meigs.