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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
Electors Named by Banks to
Select Class A and B Directors
F0rFederalReserve Bank System

istration for governor of the board.
He is New England man and II has
been conceded that New England and
the Middle West would be awarded the
two untitled places on the board. F.
C. Simmons of St.. Louis is much dis
cussed as the probable representative
of the Middle West on the board but
Chicago is insistent on being repre-
scented and there Is reason to believe
that President Wilson is giving care
full consideration to the qualifications
of several Chicago business men.
Five suites of offices have been ar
ranged on the second floor of the
treasury department building for the
five members who will make up the
Federal Reserve Board, together with
the secretary of the treasury and the
comptroller of the currency. The offices
adjoin those of Secretary McAdoo and
Comptroller of the Currency Williams.
Each of the members will have a
waiting room and a private Office.
The salary of members of the Fed
eral Reserve Board is to be $4,000 a
year in addition to travelling expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

Washington. June S.-Banks through
out the United States are designating
electors to represent them in the Sc
lection of Glass A and Glass B direc-
tors for the Federal Reserve Banks
soon to be established. 1t is believed
by the treasury department that all
the directors of the two classes nam
ed will have been selected at the end
of three weeks and certainly within
month. The duty of selecting Class c
directors for the banks will then de-
volve upon the Federal Reserve Board,
which is only partly organized. Two
vacancies on the proposed board still
remain. President Wilson and Secre-
tary McAdoo have had several recent
conferences concerning these appoint
ments and the names of the two adj
ditional members of the board proba-
bly, will be announced this week and
the entire list submitted to the Sen
ate.
Chas. S. Hamlin. assistant secretary
of the treasury, is very generally be-
lieved to be the choice of the admin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
SETTLE DATE or
ENCAMPMENT ON
AUCUSTACR0UND
Adiutant General
Announces Time
August 3-12

The date Of the encampment on the
State campground has been definitely
settled, Adjutant General Albert
Greenlaw today announcing Aug. 3-12
as the time agreed upon. Besides the
troops of the End Infantry, the Hos
pital Corps and one company of the
5th United States Infantry are expect
ed to participate in the 10-days ma
neuvers
An examination of recently elected
officers in the End Infantry was con-
Quoted today by the members Of the
examining board which consists of
Col Frank B. Cummings of Portland,
Major George Mel. Presson of Farm
ington, Major w. E. Southland of Ban
gor and Lieut. Edwin Butcher Of the
regular army. The officers, all of whom
passed the board successfully were:
Ora j. Burbank of Livermore Falls.
captain-elec Of Co.; ]. F. Burbank
of Livermore Falls, End lieutenant
elect of Co. c, and J. E. Healey of
Skowhegan, End lieutenant-elect Of
Co. e.
A camp of instruction for infantry
and medical corps will open Tuesday
on the State campground and continue
until Saturday. Lieut.. Edwin Butcher
of the United States army will have
charge of the infantry work, while
the Medical Corps will be under the
direction of Major James R. Church of
the United States Medical Corps, and
Col B. F. Bradbury Of Norway, chief
surgeon for the State. Adjutant Cen
eral Greenlaw will take charge for the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
Bulk of Estate of Widow OF
ThOs. B. Reed to the Daughter

Portland, Me-, June S.-The bulk of the
large estate left by Susan p. Reed, wild
ow of Thomas B. Reed, will go, accord
ing to her will to her daughter Mrs
Katharine Reed Balentine of San Diego
Cal, and her children. The estate is es-
timated not to exceed s620,O00 or which
$4,000 is real estate and 10000 personal
estate
Mrs. Balentine is bequeathed outright
the sum of 100000 and 100000 more as
trustee for her son, Thomas Reed Bal
entine. and the residue of the large es-
tate, after several small requests, is left
in the hands of three trustees, the in
come to go to Mrs. Balenttne and her
children and to be divided among her
children when the youngest shall have
reached the age of q.
In the event that Mrs. Balentine leaves
no children, or that none of them reaches
a majority. the residue Is to be divided
between the Portland Home for Aged
Women, the Good VIII Home Associa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
Reports at Quebec Say 40
Sch'rs Wrecked in Storm

Quebec, June s.-Some 40 schooners
were wrecked and 20 or more fisher
men lost their lives in the storm that
swept the coast of northern New
Brunswick and Chaleurs Bay last Fri
day night. Nearly all the boats We're
blown ashore on Miscou and Shippe-
gan Islands, remote points from which
the news came slowly.
Eight bodies We're recovered and
taken to Caraquet, N. b., today. All
were bodies of French Canadian and
Acadian fishermen. Property along the
coast and in Chaleurs Bay was dam
aged by the storm.
The storm broke with sudden fury
and many of the schooners were over
turned. Those which got near the
shore were smashed to pieces on the
rocks.
Search for bodies was still being
conducted this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

The strolling musician (who is now
forbidden by the new police regulations
in Paris to practice his art in the
streets and courts of the city, is turn
ing the motor bus to account as a
means of earning a living. He takes
his place in the second class part of
the bus, and when 1t is well under way
brings out violin and starts playing.
The novelty of the proceeding more
than his musical skill tickles the fancy
OF the public, and he reaps rich har-
vest. He plays two or three popular
tunes. then passes round little tin
saucer, and few passengers fail to
comply with the mute request.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
NOTHING IN PEASLEE
SAFE GIVES A CLUE
TO HIS MURDERER

Henniker, n. H., June S.-Disap-
pointment came to state officers and
detectives working on the murder case
of Howard w. Peaslee, wealthy toy
manufacturer, when his safe was open
ed today and the expected clue to the
slayer did not appear. Nothing IN
the safe appeared to throw the
slightest light upon the crime. The
safe did not even contain the last will
and testament of the dead man.
1t was opened in the presence OF
Peaslee's son, Morrison H. Peaslee,
Inspector Clifton W. Hildreth of the
Manchester police department and At
torney John Hill of Concord, the muir
dered mans legal advisor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

but failed. Again he was given up
for dead.
And now the secret information has
been received by Mrs. Clark which
has convinced her that he is alive.
The rumor that new clew to his
whereabouts has developed followed
the arrest of a private detective who
has worked on the case. and the po-
lice began a search of the islands off
Santa Barbara. Mrs. Clark's secretary
said:
Mrs. Clark sings to the idea that
her husband is i'll, and that he will
some day return to his home. She
does not believed he is dead"
Clark was last seen in Santa Bar
bara, when he put his wife on train.
A search was begun, when his disap-
pearance became public. Then his hat
was found floating a mile north of
Santa Barbara and a suicide theory
was advanced.
But on Jan. 81, letter addressed to
Chief of Police Sebastian was sent to
the Los Angeles papers; 1t said;
I'VE are holding Millionaire Clark
for a ransom of SIS, 900. State in news
papers whether his folks pay it or not.
He is well taken care of. Yours.
THE BLACKMAILERS."
A note at the top of the sheet added:
'Notice-Make prompt reply in the
papers, as he is very anxious to get
OUT
The body of this note was written
in a woman's hand, according to ex-
perts. The note at the top was in a
woman's hand.
Mrs. Clark was then at Paso Robes
She gave the papers the following
statement:
THE Blackmailers:
81 want to communicate with you
more fully concerning my husband s
disappearance. I want to know where
the money Is to be. paid, and in what
manner. want to know the motive
that inspired the supposed kidnapping
If my husband is held for ransom, I
will entertain the proposition contain
ed in the latter addressed to Chief
Sebastian, but before l definitely COM
init myself must know more"
No answer came to this note, so far
as was known. Two days later Mrs.
Clark gave another message, through
etS PoPSiSt " tI1C OcilloiiS. II Itdd.
Please send to the newspapers some
statement from my husband which
will establish that he is alive. If Mr.
Clark is in your custody he can say
word or a sentence that Will prove be-
yond a doubt that he is alive. If he
does this, will pay what you demand
for his freedom.
After this corornrnica tion tho noIi,a
became more active; and the black
mailers were apparently frightened
into silence, for nothing was heard of
them till the new clew aroused
search of the islands off the coast.
Mr.. Clark was we'll known in Boston
as commodore of the Eastern Yacht
Club during 1910 and 1911. At that
time the club entertained the Spanish
sender boat yachtsmen at the Marble
head clubhouse.
Mr.. Clark, nine or 10 years ago.
raced several sender boats IN the
international races with the Germans
He named the three boats Spokane,
after the city in which he had made
his wealth. He owned a magnificent
steel schooner yacht Emerald, 1870
feet long. His health was poor and he
lived aboard this. schooner from early
May until late in the fall each sea-
son at Marblehead.
Mr.. Clark is q member of the East
ern and the. Gorinthian Yacht Club of
Marblehead, the Larchmont and New
York Yacht Clubs. and the Beverly
Yacht Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

ton, the Mary Brown Home and the
Home for Friendless Boys. The trustees
of this large portion of the estate are
Augustus P. Paine of New York, Richard
Webb and Edward D. Noyes of Port
land
To her brother, Edward P. Merrill Of
Portland Mrs. Reed left a legacy of
100000 and the use during his life of the
house and land at So Bramhall street,
which after his death and the death OF
his widow. is to become part of the resi-
due of her estate He is also to receive
from the trust fund an annual income of
$500
Other requests were as follows: NAL
colin D. Barrovs of Brookline, Mass,
$1,000 Samuel F. Barrows, Johnsonburg,
Pa, $1,000 Alice Barrows Fernandez of
New York City, $1,000.
The executors nominated in the will
who present the petition that it be pro-
bated are Katharine Reed Balentine OF
San Diego. Cal, and Richard Webb Of
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

Washington, June S.-Secretary Bry-
ans lecture tours cropped up in the
House again today, when Rep. Brit
ten of Illinois. Republican, introduced
a bill to make it a penal offence for
any cabinet officer, head or clerk of
government department to lecture
for pay, other than actual hotel and
travelling expenses, and to prohibit
senators or representatives from lee
turing for pay while Congress Is in
session. Offenders would be fined $10,-
600 or imprisoned for two years or
suffer both penalties.
Mr.. Britten launched a broadside in
the statement accompanying his bill
in which he spared no political party.
He said:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

1.-The recent announcement from
Philadelphia that several members OF
Congress and the distinguished secre-
tary of state had signed contracts for
a period of lectures beginning July l
is responsible for. my bill.
II am at loss to understand how the
secretary can consistently leave his
office when state. of war practically
exists and the foreign policy of our
government is being launched at by
every civilized nation on earth. This
certainly is no time for Mr.. Bryan to
be hiking around the country, doing
one night stands with Tyrolean yod-
lers. contortionists and sleight of hand
artists and l am equally opposed to
members of Congress doing this sort
of thing when Congress is in session"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09


period without making troops restless
and endangering the control which the
various chiefs have over their men. The
mediators now are trying to evolve
method by which the peace plan will
meet the approval of the Constitutional
lists before a protocol is signed, though
the American government may conduct
the negotiations with the Constitution
alists
While details of the peace plan are
necessarily withheld until there is a final
agreement, it Is known that large
share in the new provisional govern
ment will be given to the Constitution
alists
The Government Proposed
The plan calls for the establishment
of a provisional government at the head
OF which shall be a neutral person. with
a cabinet of four persons representing
the varied parts of Mexico. This govern
ment would be brought into power by
constitutional succession when Gen.
Huerta appointed as minister of foreign
relations the man agreed upon here for
the provisional presidency.
No other internal questions are in
cluded in the peace plan as recommen-
dations and suggestions of general
character with reference to reforms
are phrased in such a way as to con-
stitute advice rather than dictation.
The plan includes provision for a
general amnesty, the payment of
claims, the withdrawal of the Amer
lean forces from Vera Cruz and kim
bred subjects which would develop
when Gen. Huerta retired and new
provisional government was installed.
The new provisional President would
name his own cabinet, but men virtu-
ally selected here would be chosen by
him. Constitutionalists would have a
voice in the formation of this cabi-
net as at least two of their party
would be named. The new government
would be given formal recognition by
the United States and thus enabled to
hoat loans and rehabitate Mexico's fl
nances. Already there is talk of a
s10O, 900 loan to cover the multitude
of obligations arising out of four
years of almost incessant revolution.
Final approval and the signing of any
protocol will be withheld by the
American government until absolutely
assured that the Constitutionalists will
accept It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
CALLS OFF BLOCKADE
(Continued from Page One)

tilities, which it was assumed would be
neld inviolate, the mediators are said
to have wanted to know whether this
government would consider it breach
of faith should Huerta's gunboats at
tempt to stop the Antilla's cargo Aof
ammunition for Carranza's forces.
Gunboats Leave Tampico
Sucn questions it is declared, were
put up to Secretary Bryan from Nj
agara Falls and Huerta was asked to
suspend the blockade order until the
subject could be cleared up. 1t could
not be learned whether any reply to
such proposals had been made. The
Mexican gunboats Zaragoza and Bravo
followed from Puerto Mexico by the
American cruiser Tacoma and gun
boat Sacramento, reached Tampico
today.
Use American Wireless
Admiral Badger reported that he d.
rected Rear Admiral Mayo to offer the
commodore Of the little Huerta squad
ron facilities for communicating with
the capital hTe offer was promptly ac-
cepted and while the world was still
wondering how Gen Huerta would re-
~N~++ AAAg 14eAsg AAOAli the dangerous mis-
sion on which it had been sent. the
commodore had received his orders
and was on his way back down the
coast.
The departure of the gunboats fur
Their relieved tension here and was
accepted as meaning that the suspen-
sion OF the blockade would be perna-
nent.
Admiral Badger reported the ar
rival to the navy department, but
ne ala not state whether the gunboat
commanders had been appraised of the
suspension order. The Mexican boats
anchored in the Panuco river and Ad-
mlral Mayo, in command Of the Amer
lean naval forces there conferred with
there conferred with their command
ers. Ii was believed the order suspend
ing the blockade had not reached
Tampico when the exchanges were
made.
Navy department heads assumed
that Admiral Mayo discussed with the
Mexican officers the extent of their
authority and nature of their orders
and that he might have endeavored TO
dissuade them from interference with
commerce at Tampico
Inc 1uefta RunDOatS did not remain
N the vicinity Of Tampico pending fur
ther developments at the mediation con-
ference but left at o'clock for Puerto
Mexico. Some department officials
n discussing the situation affecting
ne Antilla, argued that DESPITE
'he fact that she flies the Cuban
Jag. her American owners still were
tmenanle to American customs and ship
ping laws and that there was every rea-
ion to believe that the company would
be prepared To give respectful eonstdera-
don to hints from the state department.
mat 1t would prefer 1t not to land anmu-
,ition at Tampieo.
Conditions on the west coast of Mexi
.o.s already bad for the Huerta govern
nent, are daily becoming worse, accord
ing to- Admiral Howard's report to the
aayy department. Not only is there
heavy fighting at Santiago and Santa
Anieta, Lower California, but Mazatlan
b nearly starved out and internal dissen-
Hons are imminent. Admiral Howard
las sent the annapolis to Santa Rosalie.
lower California, to complete chain OF
wireless communication in view Of the
uncertainty the cables.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
WALSH SIGNS
BILL INCREASING
BOSTON COUNCIL
Opposed by Mayor
Curley but Gives
His Reason

Boston, June S.-Governor Walsh
tonight signed a bill increasing the
membership Of the Boston City. Coun-
ell from 9 to II, Notwithstanding OPP
position by Mayor Curley and others.
The fact that a referendum was at
tached to the measure was made the
subject of a statement by the Gov
ernor that ito veto this bill at this
stage would be equivalent to placing
my judgment above that of the cleo
torate of Boston"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
MEDIATORS TO
MAKE PUBLIC
LLCARRANzA
MESSAGES

Niagara Falls, June s.-The media
tors announced tonight they viii
make public tomorrow all the corres-
pondence that has passed between
them and Gen. Carranza or his agents.
No explanation was made of the de-
cision to give out the several notes,
beyond the brief statement that the
mediators believe the time has come
to give to the public the information
they contain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

Bangor, Me-, June S.-Theodore
Clark of Spokane, Freshman at
Harvard, is preparing to hurry home
the moment he is free from his studies,
to help the new search for his father,
Francis Lewis Clark, formerly of Ban
gor, and a leading North Shore yachts
man, who is believed TO be held for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
Clark's Son, Now in Harvard,
To Search for Missing Father

ransom on some island off the Cali
fornia coast. MS
Mr.. Clark, a millionaire, disappeared
Jan. 16. Since then conflicting rumors
have developed as to his fate. At first
he was thought a suicide. Then note
came asking $4,000 ransom for his
release. Mrs. Clark tried to get in
touch with the sUppQsed .kidnappers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
Suicide of Arthur Cannon
At Herkimer, N. H.

Henniker N. H, June s.-Arthur
Conner, son OF Levi S. Common, klleu
himself here today by taking poison.
The victim was % years of age. lie
has been in poor health for two years
Dependency over the condition OF MS
health is given as the cause or ms
suicide. He lived Il hours after
drinking the poison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

The Gannett Publishing team and
the Vickery & Hill nine will meet at
5.15 this afternoon on the Reuel Will
liams field in the third game Of the
series. Thus far each team has won
a game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
Late Augusta Locals.

The Ladies Circle of the Winthrop
Street Baptist church will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. M. E. Fuller, No.
1872 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
TROUBLE IN co. M,
SECOND INFANTRY
over RANCE WORK

Several Members Are Court
Martialed Monday Night
For Refusing to Appear
At State Range Last Sun
day for Rifle Practice
Two Refuse to Appear and
Will Take Their Cases Be-
fore General Court Martial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

Among those who sailed from New
York recently on a worlds tour were
thirty-three widows and thirteen
bridal couples. Last year twenty
widows sailed, ten of whom were mar
ried before reaching the home port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09

According to the London Chronicle
the cinematograph is producing a
cinematic eye, a special disease gen.
Grated by the effort to follow the flick
er and the unnatural speed of the pic
tured actors =, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.

SQUARE PIANO IN FINE CONDI-
ton Has been used but little Heavy
tone Good for large hall. Call at 800
Main Ave, Farmingdale. Tel. 66-W.
iuue9d1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
BR|TTEN BILL WOULD MAKE
BRYAN'S LECTURE TOURS A
PENAL OFFENCE WITH fine

Measure introduced Monday Calls for Payment of $4,000
Or Imprisonment of Two Years for Any OHender--Ihe
Sponsor Denounes Spectacle of Secretary OF State on
Vaudeville Bill While Foreign Policy Is Subject to Ridi-
cule by Every Nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-09
PEACE PLAN

CONTINUED from Page One)
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

For Shakespeare piano.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-20

for a little while have. hut I'm worn ed
an the tim" wondering if the ruruma-
ti-m has gone what viii get M, next
aud how much worse it WI h" than
The rheumatism. Then when the
Ih"umaNSm shows MP AGAIN hll its
return as real lnv and forget an about
amy other of the Ills to which the human
flesh is heir. Perfect health sounds
very nice and would be nice if people
could forget they had IL. but they can't
ana they very soon worry Themselves
ont of II, being afraid all the tim. some
thing VIII happen to it. That's why
I'm glad to haV" an imperfect place in
msA" ana know just what it is and what
To- expect of it,
y N,w Yorl, p'rl lust back from Eng.
and reports that The one amusing feat
ar" of tn" war she saw in that country
appeared at the Carlton Hotter in Lon
don one evening when the place wls
ulrd with people, LARGELY Americans. VINO
would much have preferred hc.ng nj "a
r"tol anywhere in the United STATIC.
There was gloom around in plenty WL,u
suddenly ray f light broke throua1
In the shape of a very pronounced
dachshund DRAGGING n.' slow l,n-iu
along, 50 to speak. and Sw.ngius FROM
his tail small tr.-cul y Wh..r ON his
chest h" bore "A shield Wlu3 the ins.r.p-
''un, II am uaturlliZod British sub
Jr.i." In view of the situation ur It'll
Germans in London at the moment th'
precautions ukcn hN .I,rr D1chShuad
were really quite Gloom d.sprll.ug.
\ NN'Irr.,1 .,r,.t commission man y.l.,