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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Urges Passage of His Bill

In urging the passabe of his bill to
make it unlawful for any person to
attempt to influence the commission
in reaching any decision, Senator La
Toilette declared that the proposed 0
per cent increase, as asked by the
railroad, would LAY on the consumers
of this country an aggregate of $780,
O00." The senator further asserted
that months before the Eastern rail-
roads asked for an increase in rates
there appeared favorable news edi-
torials and articles ''manifestly de-
signed to WELD an influence that the
commission would feel"
Senator La Toilette asserted that a
Pennsylvania railroad publicity bu-
reau at Philadelphia issued scores of
anonymous bulletins and circulars
presenting ex-parte statements Of the
railroads and their officials and said
that through this means newspapers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
RECORD SEIZURE
OF LIQUORS BY
FRED O'CONNELL

Bangor. Me-, May 5.-Sheriff O'Con-
nell and six deputies made today what
is believed to be the largest seizure
of liquors in the history of Maine, TAX
ing the contents of large box car
that had arrived in the Maine Central
yards some time during the last "a
hours
Four two-horse trucks were four
hours in transferring the liquor to the
court house. The lot comprises 2502
gallons of whiskey, gin, rum, brandy
and cocktails, and 81 barrels of ale
and beer, the whole valueu at $3.50.
The goods were consigned from a
Berlin, n. H, bottling company to a
man in Great Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
OF
MISSING RANGE
FROMNINETEEN
TOTHIRTY=FIYE

Boston, May 5.-The mystery sur
rounding the identity of the steamer
which has been on fire in the west
bound transatlantic steamer lane
south of Sable Island for 48 hours
was solved tonight when wireless
messages from the Cunard Liner
F'ranconia told of the burning freight
Columbian and the rescue of Is men,
bers of her crew from small boat.
The Columbian was owned by the
Leyland Line, but was under charter
to the Phoenix Line for q voyage from
Continued on Page 14-CoIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Conditions and General Forecast

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington, May 5.-The northwestern
disturbance has advanced rapidly east
ward during the last "a hours and Tues
day night its center was over eastern
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. During
the last "a hours this disturbance caused
general rains and numerous thunder
storms over all districts east of the Mis-
sissippi river The indications are that
the Middle Atlantic storm will move east
and be followed by clearing weather
Wednesday, and fair weather Thursday
throughout the Eastern states. The tenn
perature win be lower Wednesday, in
the Middle Atlantic states. Storm warn
ings were displayed Tuesday morning on
the Atlantic coast from Savannah to
Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Young Nixon Found Guilty of
Assault in New Haven Case

the night in question he had been
drinking with other students, and his
mind was a blank as to what had &C.
Cured He could not deny that he
made the assault he said, because he
could not remember anything that
had happened.
Throughout the trial today the
courtroom was crowded with Yale stu
dents, many sitting cross-legged on
the floor. Mr.. and Mrs. Nixon were
in court and were visibly affected by
their sons testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

New Haven, Conn, May 5.-Stan-
hope w. Nixon, a former prominent
Yale student, and a son of Lewis Mix
on of New York. was late today found
guilty in the city court of a techni-
cal charge of breach of the peace, in
connection with the assault upon the
chief engineer of telephone COM
pany here Oct. 21 last. Judge O'Meara
imposed fine of 5000 and costs. No
tice of an appeal was filed. Nixon
went on the stand in his own behalf
and was a frank witness. He said on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

unjust and ignoble manner has STEP
ped upon the holy soil of our father
land.
1t is well known that the North
Americans, following the hypocritieal
and undignified conduct which they
have used in all cases of interview
ton, have declared that they will not
fight against the revolutionists, but
only against the government, but it
is clearly to be seen that this conduct
is for no other purpose than to keep
up divided and make easier their con-
quests. As Mexican patriots, we
should not permit foreign nations to
mix in our internal affairs.
II, therefore, call upon our BROTH
ers to rally to the common cause for
the defence of the national integrity.
You could no more nobly yield your
position than for the purpose of raj
lying to the cause of the whole of
Mexico that we may all march togeth-
er against the invading Yankees. /
have such faith in your patriotism
that l do not doubt that the forces of
your command will rally to fight the
invasion of the Americans.
II reiterate to you assurances of my
distinguished consideration.
"(Signed) J. MAS, General-in-
Chief of the Division of the Bravo
Saltillo, April 2S."
Villas Answer
Generals Villas answer follows:
I'm answer to your letter of April
%, in which, in accordance with your
instructions, you invite me to march
Continued on Page 14-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
News Received at Boston

Boston, May 5.-Continued improve
ment in the condition of Madame Lii
liam Nordica, the American singer
who is i'll at Batavia. Java, was re-
ported in a cablegram from Batavia
dated today, received by William F
Baldwin, a brother law of Madame
Nordica. The message was from e
r. Simmons, the singers secretary
and said:
Pulse 100; temperature 101; respira-
ton As; general condition slightly i'm
proved. Keep courage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Thomas IL. BODICE Elected Grand
Mas er at the Portland Meeting of
Maine Masonic Grand Bodies

Portland. Me-, May 5.-The first of
the annual meetings Of the Masonic
grand bodies of Maine were held to-
day. The Grand Lodge held it's 95th
annual communication at which Grand
Master Elmer p. Spofford of Deer Isle
presided.
The grand master congratulated the
craft upon their prosperity In reach
ing a total membership Of 30,294, and
in gaining 422 fer the year. He paid
a tribute to Grand Treasurer Willard
r. Hicks, who died month ago in
this city. The Grand Lodge Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Philippine Islands was recognized.

Philippine Islands was recognized.
Officers Elected
The following officers were elected:
Grand master. Thomas H. BODICE, Au-
gusta; deputy grand master, Waldo
Pettengill, Rumford; senior grand
warden, Isaac A. Clough, Portland;
junior grand warden, Clifford j. Pat
tee, Belfast; grand treasurer, Albrc
f. Chase, Portland grand secretary
Stephen Berry, Portland; committee
of finance, Hugh r. Chaplin, Bangor
Edmund b. Mallett, Freeport; Frank
J. Cole, Bangor; trustees, charity
fund for three years, Charles I. Col
CONTINUED on Page 14-column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
GEN.YILLA REJECTS
MAS REQUEST FOR
COMBINING FORCES
Rebel Commander Uses Strong Language
And Makes Bitter Charges in Refusing
To Fight the United States

Torreon, Mex, May 4.-(Via FL Paso,
Texo May 5.--The answer of General
Francisco Villa to request from
Federal General Mas in command of
the Saltillo garrison, that Villa join
the Federals in avenging the Ameri
l'can occupation of Vera Cruz was de-
livered to the Federal messengers to-
day.
General Villa refused absolutely to
ally himself or his men with the Fed
erals and declared that the Huertistas
had provoked foreign intervention for
their own ends.
General Mas letter to Villa an
Inounced that in addition to occupying
Vera Cruz, the port of Salinas Cruz
had been seized by the United States
forces on April 20.
Mas Letter
!, The letter follows:
ITO General Francisco Villa:
Il have received instructions to no
,tify the revolutionary chiefs that
American Intervention in Mexico is
an accomplished fact. The United
States of the North have committed
grave offence against Mexico by dis
embarking troops in Vera Cruz on
April 81, and by taking similar action
at Salinas Cruz two days later. This
act alone constitutes the intention of
war and this is the supreme moment
to call on the patriotism of all Mex
leans to present a united front and
forget our differences in the intense
love of a country of which we are pos
sessed. We can consider the enemy
only as a foreigner who, in the most
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

Funeral services were held Monday
at Calais for John K. Gillespie, for
half century in the carriagemaking
and repair business as an apprentice
and on his own account. He had serv-
ed ON the Board of Aldermen He was
IS years old. A widow and three sons,
Henry of Calais. Clarence and Freder-
ick of Boston survive. He was men,
Der of st. Croix Lodge of Masons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

Washington, May 5.-Senator La
Toilette told the Senate today that he
would lay before it IAN organized
conspiracy to control, to compel and
to intimidate the Interstate Commerce
Commission" in increased freight rate
cases that has been pending for sew
eral months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

1.-THE legislative program OF peace" was
the topic chosen by Edwin D Mead. CHIEF
director Of the World Peace Foundation,
for his address as presiding officer at
Mondays session of the Massachusetts
Peace Society. The work of schools. COLI
ieges and fraternal orders in promoting,
peace was to be discussed by other
speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
RAIN

Washington, May 5.-Forecast for New
England: Rain, followed by clearing
Wednesday; Thursday fair; shifting gales
becoming west. Eastern New York:
Partly cloudy Wednesday; Thursday
fair fresh west gales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
NINE NORDICA
IMPROVED IS
WORD FROM
BATAVIA,jAVA

Batavia, Java. May 5.-Madame Lii
Ian Nordica, the operate singer, VINO
has been seriously i'll here for some
weeks, showed slight Improvement to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Announcement OF
Mexican Peace
Workers--Go to
Niagara Falls
Consider the Whole Range Of
Mexican Affairs Eligible

No Advance Of American
Forces in Mexico Unless
Attacked--U. S. Delegates
Not Named--Still Seek to
Include Carranza--T h e
Situation as Regarded by
Foreign Diplomats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

You have ic e d h poarI Rroot
8 and 10 are darker than Cdi DiUVh
other cigars. That means quality. I'm
ported clear Havana cigars are dark but
mild and aromatic. Try one and be
convinced. Made from Cuban tobacco
grown in Maine. apr30d3mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Boston Forecast

Boston, May Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Wednesday clearing, pre-
ceded by rain Thursday fair; brisk to
high westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Rapid Progress Tuesday on
Cup Class Yacht at Bath

has heretofore hidden the craft from
public gaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
1904

I0c. Cigar. Thirty-nine years contInrs
Gus Increased sales tells its own story
Factory. Manchester. H ata
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
n RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability
of the firm you're trading with is the
first consideration. / have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
st. 81 years and guarantee every article
sold in my store to be exactly as repre-
scented. | also guarantee my prices to be
as low Cor lower} as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts of beautiful and in
expensive Gift articles.
Drew'S Reliable JeWeIry Store
Established 1s61-52 years ago.
72 Lisbon ST., Lewiston, Me.
may, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
THE WEATHER

Rain followed by clearing on
Wednesday and Thursday fair
with gales becoming west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

IN THE CLASSIFIED COL
UMNS your "Real Estate For
Sale" advertisement carries your
selling message to all of the
people of the city who, at this
time, would have any interest
in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
militant Menace
GROWING PROBLEM
How to Deal With Agitation of
Import to the British
Government.

LONDON, June 4.-How to deal with
the growing menace of the militant suf-
fragette agitation is becoming a problem
of tremendous import. not only for the
government, but for the community at
large. Efforts of their well wishers to
persuade the militants that they are re-
tarding the cause have been in vain;
they are convinced nothing but force
will achieve their aims and they
have been applying themselves with re-
newed vigor to outrages. Yesterday S
list included the horse whipping of the
deputy governor and medical officer of
Holloway JAIL the partial destruction Of
two valuable pictures, an assault upon
two editors and the setting fire to a
house at Belfast. And this takes no ac-
count of window breaking, upsetting Of
political meetings. disturbances in
churches and at theatrical and concert
performances. The cost for police and
other protection against threatened out
RACES is becoming enormous
Elaborate precautions taken for the
Derby are being repeated for the coming
Ascot race meeting. Strong fences have
been erected and a special water supply
has been installed in case of fire.
Hear of Plot Against Prince.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst now occu-
pies d house overlooking Buckingham
Palace, and the force of police within
the palace grounds has been increas-
ing. The king has ceased his daily
morning canter in Hyde Park because
of militant activity. According to the
Daily Mail. the police have received in
formation Of suffragette plot against
Prince Henry. the kings third son, who
is at Eton. Scotland Yard has sent
special detectives to Eton to guard the
prince.
Il will lie on the steps of the home
office without food or water until
Asquith consents to receive deputa-
t1on.''
This threat was uttered yesterday by
Sylvia Pankhurst at a meeting at Lime
House. She declared she could carry 1t
into effect should the suffragettes fail
in their endeavor to see the prime min
lister June 10.
Other speakers suggested wholesale
incendiarism.
Discover Plot To "Hold Up" King.
An attempt forcibly to hold up"
King George at tonight's court at
Buckingham Palace is the latest con-
spiracy charged to the suffragettes
The Evening Standard. which Is re-
sponsible for the story, says the police
discovered elaborate plans for obtain
ing access to the court, including forg-
ed cards of admission.
The alleged plot is credited to Mrs.
Emmeline Pankhurst. Precautions have
been taken. it is believed, which will
make it impossible to carry out the
plan.
Police arrangements at the court are
likely to prove irksome for the king
FrSI, ~ ovTfo p0G
irving at the palace will have to run
the gantlet of a Gordon of plain clothes
detectives and police stationed at all ap-
proaches
Every carriage will be held up and
every woman will have to produce ere
dentials. Detectives acquainted with the
features of the leading militants will
scrutinize the moving throng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
HuERTA CORDIAL TO MINISTER
Tells Brazilian Envoy Murderer of
Parks Will Be Punished.

MEXICO CITY, June 4.-The Brazilian
minister had long conference with
President Huerta yesterday afternoon
regarding questions pending between
the American and Mexican govern
ments. The president was most cor
dial and at the conclusion of the min
ister's statement said:
"All pending questions shall be set
tied without delay, and hereafter when
you have any matter to present. instead
of submitting it to slow official proc
esses. come directly to me. The ques-
tions now submitted and those to be
submitted to me In the future I will
take under personal consideration, and
be assured of prompt and salts
factory arrangement"
The minister was notified that the
war department has issued orders for
a thorough investigation of the killing
of Private Samuel Parks, 2Sth United
States Infantry. with further instruc.
tions to punish severely those RESPONSE
BILE for his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
RESO[UTE WINS;
VAN|T|E CRIPPLED
Latter Stops to Rescue Man
Overheard and Quits
Race.

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOAT, OF Glen
Cove. l.. L., June (by wireless).-Driv-
ing rain and flying spray drenched the
crews this afternoon as the cup defender
candidates Resolute and Vanitie started
their third trial race in Long Island
sound. With their lee rails awash the
boats got away at l o'clock in a thirty
mile breeze. The sound was covered with
foam. and the race promised an ideal
test of heavy weather qualities.
AS in yesterdays race. the course to-
day was to windward and leeward, four
and one-half miles across the sound and
back, with a repeat-eighteen miles in all.
The thrash to windward was a pretty
struggle. At % the forestay sail sheet
on the Vanitie parted and she lost several
minutes getting in the sail. Meanwhile
the ReSolute rapidly closed up the gap
between them.
The forestay sail sheet on Vanitie broke
and she withdrew from the race.
The Resolute continued, rounding the
first mark at 1865, unofficial time.
The committee hoisted the code flag "M,'
indicating that the race would be finished
as soon as Resolute passed over the line
on the second leg of the course.
The Resolute won when she crossed
the finish line at :55:47. unofficial time.
The Vanitie crossed the starting line
more than minute ahead of her rival.
but the Resolute pointed higher in the
thrash to windward and began to cut
down the lead.
The official starting times were: Va
Mite. 1:OO.21: Resolute, 1:O1.57.
Later it was learned that the with
drawal of the Vanitie was caused by the
loss Of a man overheard and difficulty in
recovering him and not by the parting of
the forestay sailsheet.
After a neck-and-neck race Resolute
won a close victory over Vanitio on the
sound by the narrow margin Of II sec
onds.
When the wind softened at times it was
far fairer test Of the yachts merits than
Tuesdays fiuky contest, when the Vanitie
won by over 16 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
FIRED ON FROM AMBUSH.
Governor Calls on West virginia
Sheriff to Preserve Order.

GOLFERS, w Va, June 4.-In re-
sponse to a telegram from Gov. Hatfield
calling on him to preserve the peace in
Brooke county, Sheriff Patterson today
sent six deputies here to investigate the
firing on four houses occupied by strike
breakers employed by the West Virginia
and Pittsburgh Coal Company. Reports
were that men in the houses answered the
shots, but no one had been hurt. The at
tacking party. it was stated, lay on a hill
fully half a mile from the village. and
used high-power rifles.
II. u. Vaughn, superintendent of the
Locust Grove mine, said today he had
asked the governor for military protection
after he had been fired upon from am
bush late yesterday. The paymaster. he
said, had also been attacked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
WRITES WITHOUT ARMS.
Baltimore Man Masters Stenography
With Aid of Rubber Bands.

BALTIMORE, June Though both
arms were severed within three inches of
the shoulder six years ago. David T.
Jones of this city has mastered stenog-
raphy. With the aid of several rubber
bands to fasten pencil or penholder
to the right arm he is able to write in
an occasionally neat manner.
Jones. who is thirty years old. met
with the accident which necessitated
amputation of both arms while he was
working on a steel structure. Afterward
he became an omnivorous reader and his
intention is to make use Of shorthand in
rough drafting literary articles.
In reading, Jones' method appears
somewhat laborious. for he uses his
tongue to turn the pages. But he has ac-
auired dexterity In manipulating. the
pages and experiences little inconyen-
ie1ce,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
WOMEN AGAINST BETTING.
Those of New Orleans to Petition
Legislature Not to Pass Racing Bill.

NEW ORLEANS. June 4.-Women of
New Orleans today will forward to Baton
Rouge petitions against the proposed bill
to lega.ize betting at race tracks In
Louisiana The bill is pending in the
lower house of the general assembly.
Previously the women had been aroused
by the circulation of petitions favoring
the measure to which 5000 names had
been attached, and at mass meeting
last Sunday they decided to obtain coun-
ter petitions. They began their cam
paign Monday.
On street corners they besought pas
sersby for their signatures. and when the
day had ended 5000 names had been OBJ
tanned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
TRYING SHAMROCK Nv.
Cup Challenger Works Handily in
Light and Fluky Wind.

PORTSMOUTH,, England, June A.
Shamrock ", Sir Thomas Lipton's new
challenger for Americas cup, went out
today for her first sail-stretchns spin
in the vicinity of Spithead She was
accompanied by Shamrock I'LL
The wind was light and fuky, and
inadequate to test the capabilities of
the challenger. Under her huge main
sal! and her sloop foresa:l she
Unanswered handily, however. and
picked up way quickly after tacking.
The towering mast of the new yacht
dwarfed that of the old Shamrock
Sir Thomas Upton was on board the
challenger, together with Charles E.
Nicholson. her designer, and William P.
Burton, the amateur yachtsman who 10
the cup races in AMERICAN wsiaSs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
THROATS OF THREE SLASHED.
Mother Kills Self and Two Children
Accuses Prominent Doctor.

LONG BEACH. Cal, June 4.--Local
authorities began an investigation today
into the death of Mrs. Lena Raab, twen-
ty-nine years old, and her two daughters,
Lena, six years old. and Lillian. fifteen
months old. All three Were found late
last night in their home with their throats
cut.
Mrs. Raab left note written in Ger
man in which, according to the police,
she attributed her approaching mother
hood to DIR. Walter B. Hill, a prominent
Long Beach physician. and declared her
intention of killing the children and her
self.
denied the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
KEEPS 4o-YEAR-0LD PROMISE.
Man to Return 81, 900 for Every Dol
lar Of Fifty Loaned Him.

NEWBURG. N. Y. June 4.-True to a
nrom,se he made forty years ago that
he would return 1000 for every one of
s5o advanced him for a prospecting trip
to the west, John Patton has notified
Mrs. Joseph Kampe, a widow living here.
that he was preparing to send $4,000 to
her.
Mr.. Patton was the son of John Patton.
who conducted the Pacific Hotel in
Greenwich street. where he became ac-
ouainted with Mrs. Kampe and made the
unusual proposal She had forgotten
the matter until she received the message
Yesterday that told of the fortune that
awaited her Mrs. Kampes' husband
was a tailor here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Brooklyn Ordered to China.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, June 4.-The
cruiser Brooklyn, which has been sta
toned at the local navy yard for nearly
ten years and which at one time was
ordered to the scrap heap, will sail soon
for China to take her place as flagship
of the Asiatic squadron. Several years
after the Spanish-American war the ves-
sci was sent to the Philadelphia navy
yard, where she was put out Of COM
mission. About year ago work was
begun on the vessel and she was COM
pletely overhauled. Today she is one of
the best and fastest cruisers in the navy.