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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

Sandwich, England, May 1s.-Four
Americans-Francis Ouimet of the
Woodland Golf Club, Massachusetts.
open golf champion of the United
States: Frederick Herreshoff, New
York; Charles w. Evans. Jr., Chi
cago. and Frazer Hale, Chicago-de-
feated their opponents in the first
round today for the British amateur
golf championship and thus qualified
for the second stage.
Four other Americans jerome d.
Travers of Montclair, N j., amateur
golf champion of the United States;
Henry ]. Topping, Greenwich Coun-
trv Club, Conn, c. w. Inslee, Oneida
Community Club, New York, and Ed
ward S. Knapp, Westbrook-were put
out of the tournament by their oppo-
nents.
The two other American entrants,
Harold Weber of Toledo, Ohio, and
Arthur G. Lockwood. Belmont Springs
country Club, Massachusetts, did not
play-the former because there was
not time for all the contestants to
play the first round, and the latter
because he had drawn bye in this
round, Both will play tomorrow.
The defeat of jerome d. Travers
caused an even greater sensation II
possible than his victory in the finals
would have done for he was regarded
as the most dangerous of the Ameri-
can competitors. He made no excuse
for his defeat, however, saying Il am
chiefly disappointed because l played
such poor golf"
Travers really lost the match on the
greens. A spell of brilliant sunshine
and drying winds had made the fair
way hard and fast, and as a conse-
ouence the ball Travelled far. But the
greens were comparatively slow, ow-
ing to their being well watered dur
in gthe hot weather. This alteration
in pace beat the American amateur
champion. He could not judge the
speed Of the green's and was conse-
ouently often short with his put. 1t
was the youthful Ouimet who played
as the British had expected Travers
to play. The open champion played
brilliantly. He always seemed to be
playing we'll within himself while his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
BECKER WANTED
Pitt TO MURDER
BALD JACK" ROSE
Testimony of Whitman's Leading Witness
In Completing the Case OF
Prosecution

New York, May 1S.-District Attor-
ney Whitman today completed his case
against Charles Becker by placing on
the witness stand two men whom he
considered his star witnesses-Charles
B. Pitt, Jr., the former policeman S
press agent, and James Marshall, a
Negro youth, who said he saw Beck
er and Jack Rose talking at the "Har-
lem conference" which was declared
by the court of appeals to have been
the heart of the conspiracy to muir
Ger Herman Rosenthal.'
The gamblers widow and several
other persons also testified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Chief Counsel Folk
Announces That
Program Will
Go Through
Former President Of the Road
Says He viii Tell All

Washington, May 1s.-Charles .
Mellen, former president of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road, arrived tonight in washington
to resume before the Interstate Com
merce Commission tomorrow his tes-
timony dealing with financial transac-
lions of the New Haven Road and Its
subsidiaries. Chief Counsel Folk Of the
commission announced tonight that
there had been no change in the pro-
gram for the inquiry.
Mr.. Mellen has informed the COM
mission that he will reveal all facts
In his possession concerning the intri-
cate stock manipulations by which the
New Haven acquired some of its sub
salaries. He promises to give not only
date and details of the transactions
but the names of persons who promot-
ed and profited by them.
In the opinion of members of the
commission such revelations may give
those who lost money through the
transactions power to recover some at
least of their losses through court pro-
ceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
OU|MET AND THREE OTHER
AMERICANS WIN OVER THE
BRITISHERS ON MONDAY
Herresho Evans and Hale Qualify for Second Stage at
Sandwich Travers, Topping, Insee and Knapp Are
Defeated and Thus Put Out of Tournament Travers
Makes No Excuse for Surprising Result

putting was not surpassed by that of
any other player. Ouimet had as his
opponent C. c. McGregor of Manila,
champion of the Philippines. At the
turn the American was four up and
he won the match by up with six to
play. Evans. the former western open
golf champion, will meet Bretherton of
Hansworth tomorrow and Hale will
meet Whitton a youthful Australian
champion. Ouimet and Herreshoff will
not play again until Wednesday, when
Ouimet will meet Tubbs of milestone
and Herreshoff will meet Platt of the
Royal North Devon, who is considered
a high class golfer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Huerta Ready to Resign

The President wishes the Mexican
condition settled on comprehensive
lines that will take into account the
economic principles for which Zapata
in the South and Carranza in the
North have been fighting, and will
conserve the rightful interests of the
people in the territory now controlled
by the Huerta government One Of the
foreign diplomats here received a dis
patch today from a diplomatic source
in Mexico City, stating that General
Huerta was ready to resign and would
permit his representatives at the me-
diation to eliminate him if it should
become absolutely necessary.
Mexican Delegates Informed
The Huerta delegates, since their ar
rival here, have shown that they real
lied Huerta's elimination was regard
ed as essential to a settlement, and
knew from the outset that unless they
came prepared to deal with this phase
of the problem their efforts would be
fruitless. They also understand that
the scope of the mediation has been
broadened beyond the differences
which arose out of the arrest at Tam
pico of American bluejackets, and
now comprises the entire Mexican
problem.
The Huerta delegates are said to
be ready to recommend Huertas re-
tirement, but only on the condition
that definite understanding is reach
ed on the kind of government that is
to follow.
President Hopeful
President Wilson in his final talk
Continued on Page 14-Column g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

Washington, May 1s.-President WILL
son today told the American commits
sioners who leave tomorrow for the
mediation conference at Niagara Falls,
Ont, that the United States govern
ment regards the definite settlement
of the Mexican problem as a pre-req-
uisite to the withdrawal of the Amer
lean forces from Vera Cruz. The Pres
ident gave the American commission
ers-Justice Lamar OF the supreme
court of the United States; Frederic
w. Lehman, former solicitor gem
eral and diplomatic secretary, II. Per-
cival Dodge-no specific instructions.
He told them to place themselves In
a receptive mood and await proposals
from the three South American medi-
ators But at the same time, he told
his representatives that peace in Mex
leo seemed to him to be conditioned
on the elimination of the Huerta ad-
ministration and the establishment In
it's place of a strong provisional gov
eminent which would conduct an
election giving fair treatment to all
factions and parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
AN INTERNATIONAL
TRIBUNAL FOR THE
T0LLSSETTLEMEN1
Some Sentiment for Substitution OF ResO=
luton for Repeal Bill but
O'Gorman Opposed

1t was said tonight that Senator o.
German, leader of the forces fighting
repeal, will not consent to arbitration
and the proposal undoubtedly will
meet with vigorous opposition among
senators on both sides of the issue.
1t was pointed out, however, that be-
fore the House passed the repeal bill
President Wilson was willing that the
question should be settled by arbitra-
ton.
During the day three senators, two
Republicans and one Democrat added
their voices to these who see in ar
bitration the best way out of the diff
ficulty. Senator Sutherland made a
vigorous speech on the exemption re-
peal bill, asserting that arbitration
was the one way to settle the dispute.
Senator Williams announced he would
gladly vote for arbitration and Sen
ator Works agreed that this plan was
desirabl A resolution providing for
submission to arbitration has been in
troduced by Senator Norris and may
come up for consideration before a
vote on the repeal itself is demanded.
On the Republican side today, 1t de-
veloped that Senators Root and Lodge,
as well as others who are prominent
in the fight for repeal. would favor ar
bitration.
A two thirds vote of the Senate
would be required to pass an arbi
tration resolution. Those opposed to
the idea pointed out that arbitration
would mean a long delay and that in
the meantime the canal would be OPP
ened and operated and many COM
plications would arise, no matter what
the decision of the court might be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
CONFERENCE To AID
SETTLEMENT OF The
Wakefield STRIKE

Wakefield. Mass, May 1S.-A con-
ference between representatives of
the Haywood Brothers & Wakefield Co.
and committees of the Industrial
Workers of the World and the Amer
lean Federation of Labor was held to-
day In an effort to bring about a set
tlement of the strike of rattan furni-
ture makers. 1t was announced that
the conference would be continued to-
morrow. In contrast to the disturb
ances which occurred last week the
streets in the vicinity of the factory
were quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Confer with Pres.
Concerning Strike

Washington, May 1s.-Representa-
tive Heating of Colorado conferred
with President Wilson today concern
ing conditions in the strike district of
his state. Although the President had
advised Gov. Ammons that Federal
troops would not be allowed to re
main indefinitely in the strike sections,
Mr.. Heating said the President was
not disposed to withdraw the govern
!, ment forces Immediately and he is
willing to do everything within rea-
son for the preservation of peace in
the coal region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Apprehension Over Conditions
In MexiCO=-Huerta GunbOats
May Cause Trouble at Tampic0

Washington May 1sThe military situation Mexico giving the
successful high the cabinet and the admin
sudden
affect the entire status of the negotiations
complications at
situation
eaqu cred
tied
Of blockade Other
might
emba situation
international
promptly suggestions from foreign sources
thsEu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

Washington. May 1S.-With the ca
nal tolls exemption controversy near
ing a vote, sentiment in the Senate is
growing in favor of an effort to sub
stitute for the pending bill a reso-
luton which would provide for the
submission of the dispute between the
United States and Great Britain to
an international tribunal. Although
Senators who have discussed this pro-
posal are by no means sure that it
will prevail when the time for vote
arrives, they claim that many of their
colleagues are willing to adopt this
course
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
SENATE AND HOUSE
MATCH THEIR SKILL
TUESDAY AT GOLF

Washington, May 1s.-Leading golf
opponents of the Senate and House
WI match their skill tomorrow at
The Columbia Country Club, with a
dinner as the stakes.
Senator Hollis is captain of the SEN
ate team, which includes Senators
Salisbury, Cummins, Hitchcock, Bris-
tow, Townsend, O'Gorman, Lipitt
Walsh, Ransdell and former Senator
Bourne. The House team, with Rep
resentative Oglesby as captain, will
include Reps. Fitzgerald. Gillett, Wha-
ley, Townsend Treadway, Prouty,
futile and three others, whose names
had not been announced tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, May 18.-High pressure
still prevails east of the Rocky noun
tains and the weather has been gener-
ally fair. Temperatures have not
changed decidedly in any part of the
country during the last "a hours. The
weather will be generally fair Tues
day and Wednesday throughout the
country. No important temperature
change is indicated for any region dur
ing the next two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
$4,000 Loss by
Fire at Worcester

Worcester, Mass, May 1S.-A fire
which had its origin in shed con-
nected with Fred w. Clark's livery
stable in the center of Upton today
destroyed half a dozen buildings, in
Guiding the Clark stables, two resi-
dences, tenement house and two
barns.
The Elijah Bates Stoddard mansion
was also damaged. The loss Is esti-
mated at $4,000. The blaze was spread
by lively breeze and the destruction
of the entire business section of the
town was prevented by help from
Worcester, Milford and Hopedale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

vous during his cross-examination than
at any time he was on the stand
"StooI Pigeon" for Becker
Marshall went fully into the details Of
his alleged operations as stool pigeon"
for Becker He was placed on the stand
as the ..disnterested witness" to the
Harlem conference which the court of
appeals said was essential legally to con-
Wet Becker as the instigator of the plot
that resulted in the killing of the gam
bier.
The confederation given by Marshall to
the story of Rose, Weber, WALTON and
Sehepps regarding the Harlem confer
ence furnished what the district attorney
declared to be sufficient proof that it act
ually occurred. AT the Harlem confer
ence, it had been stated, Becker met the
three first named conspirators while Sam
Schepps waited in a nearby automobile.
During the conference Becker, it was
said, demanded of Rose that Rosenthal
be killed and urged Rose to have the gum
men do the job as quickly as possible
Defense Opens Today
The defence will open its case tomor-
row morning Becker will not be the
first witness. His attorneys, after a con-
ference tonight, refused to say definitely
whether he would be called later, al
though they asserted that Becker had
demanded that he be given an opportuni-
ty to speak for himself.
Mrs. Becker Will Go on Stand
Mrs. Becker will positively go on the
stand and try to save her husband from
the electric chair. She is expected to
contradict much of the testimony given
by witnesses for the state who swore
that Rose and her husband were very
friendly. 1t is understood that she will
also attack Pitt.
If Becker testifies. it is understood he
will admit that he met Rose on many
occasions, but will assert that the re-
lations between them were simply those
that exist between every policeman and
his "stool pigeon" which Rose admitted
he was There are about 30 witnesses
under subpoena to testify in Becker s
behalf
Pitts Story
After Rosenthal had been murdered,
Pitt swore, he met Becker, who was
indignant at the way the killing had
been accomplished.
What the is the matter with
Jack Rose and the bunch" Pitt quot
the stunt the way they did was very
bad. You would suppose it was be-
Continued on Page 1+coIumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
HARVARD AGREEMENT
WITH POLYTECHNIC

Boston, May 1S.-Harvard Universi-
ty has entered into a working arrange
ment with Worcester Polytechnic In
stitute, it was announced today, as a
result of which % students of the cleo
trical engineering department at Har-
ward will go to the Worcester Insti
tuition for instructions from May 16
to 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Reach Scene OF Their
Conferences on
Mediation at
Niagara Falls
Find Welcoming Message from
Duke Of Connaught

Niagara Falls, Ont, May 1S.-Two of
the representatives of the three South
American countries which are to try
to solve the Mexican trouble by medi-
alton arrived today, preparatory to
the commencement of their sessions
with the representatives of the United
States and Mexico next Wednesday.
Domicio Dagama, the Brazilian am
| bassador, who is the ranking diplo-
mat of the three mediatory powers,
and Romulo z. Maon, minister of Ar
gentina, were the mediators who ar
rived today. Eduardo Zuarez, the
Chilean minister and third mediator,
is expected tomorrow from Washing
ton.
On reaching the hotel where the con-
| ference is to be held Mr.. Dagama
found awaiting the mediators the fol-
lowing message from the Duke of
Connaught, governor general of Can
ada:
Il welcome you on your arrival on
Canadian soil and express my fervent
hope that the efforts for yourselves
and colleagues to preserve peace may
meet with speedy and lasting sue
cess
Ambassadors Reply
The ambassador Immediately sent
the following reply to the duke:
Il earnestly thank Your Royal High
ness for your cordial words of well
come and your good wishes for the
success of our work of international
! good will We will be happy in being
able to associate the good results of
our efforts with the name of the lib
eral and civilized country which IN
der the guidance of Your Royal High
ness grows rapidly for the glory of
/ the empire and the honor of our con-
! tinent. | have the honor to present te
Your Royal Highness the expression
of my profound respect.
/ "(Signed)
THE AMBASSADOR OF BRAZIL -
1t was learned today that the COVER
nor general of Canada will send as
sistant Secretary of State Pope and
| Secretary of Agriculture Burrell here
! tomorrow to welcome in person on his
/ behalf the mediators and the dele
! gates of the United States and Mex
CO.
| This evening Ambassador Dagama
and Minister Naon were in conference
making final preparations for the for
NAL opening of the conference. The
ambassador who was accompanied by
Madame Dagama, was met on the
| American side of the falls by his sec
rotary. Mr.. Moreira, who has been
| here for several days, and by James
P. Nee of the Brazilian consulate in
New York and brought to the hotel in
an automobile.
The Argentine minister dined tonight
with Mr.. Algara, former charge of the
Mexican embassy in Washington. The
minister had passed the afternoon in
looking over the arrangements which
have been made for carrying on the
work of the mediators, and directed
several changes. He showed much in
terest in examining the large tele-
graph Office from which will travel
the news of the proceedings and dip
lomatc messages. over 40 extra wires
have been installed.
Word reached here tonight from the
state department at Washington that
the American delegates would arrivev
shortly after midnight tomorrow night.
The Mexican delegates, it was learn
ed, will be here Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

W. J. Harris of Georgia Monday
rendered to Secretary of Commerce
Redfield at Washington his resignation
as director of the census in order to
enter the contest for tn democratic
nomination for Governor of Georgia,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Boston Forecast

Boston, May 1S,-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature; light variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
FAIR

Washington, May 1S.-Forecast for
Eastern New York and New England
Generally fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day; light to moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

The First Christian church of Fall
River, Mass, has extended a call to
Rev. F. G. Coffin. pastor of the Chris
tan church of Albany, N. Y, to ac-
cept the local pastorate vice Rev. DR..
Carlyle Summerbell, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
Becker's Request of Pitt

Pitt swore that Becker had asked
him while on board a train en- the
way from New York to the death
house at Sing Sing prison, following
mis- conviction, TO kill Jack Rose. Pitt
also said Becker had made him carry
messages to Jack Rose, both before
Rosanthars murder and after Rose
was locked up in the Tombs charged
with having taken part in the crime.
Becker warned Pitt before the muir
der to keep away from Times square
the night it occurred and also to es-
tablish an abb for both Pitt and
himself, according to Pitt. Until two
months ago, Pitt had been consider
ed by Becker's counsel to be one of
Becker's best friends. His testimony
today was complete surprise to the
defence.
Letters to Prisoner
Letters written to Becker in the
death house at Sing Sing prison and
after he was brought back to the
Tombs, We're produced. The letters
were addressed to My Dear Pal
Charles and throughout there ran
numerous assertions that Becker was
innocent Pitt was extremely reiue-
tant to admit that he had written any
of the letters, although half of them,
he finally confessed, were in his own
hand writing.
Pitt admitted on redirect examina-
ton by District Attorney Whitman
that he had lied when he told the
grand jury that indicted Becker that
Becker was an innocent man and that
Pitt believed he had been framed
up" by Mr.. Whitman.
Pitt appeared to be even more ner-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
1904

l0c. Cigar. Thirty-nine years continr-
pus increased sales tells its own story.
Factory. Manchester. N. H. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
This Action Is Felt
Essential to Any
Real Settlement
In Mexico
GEN. HUERTA BELIEVED
READY To RESIGN AT
CALL OF REPRESENTATIVES

Must, However, Have I'm
derstanding of Form of
Government to Follow
President Wilson Gives u.
S.Delegates NoSpecific In
structions Except to Be in
Receptive Mood"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19
THE WEATHER

Generally fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; light to moderate
variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-19

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ALL THE PEOPLE WHO
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-08

excavatiotts and intends enlargtng his
present, garage about one half. The
addition to the building viii greatly
facilitate the work there and also be
a great improvement to this popular
place OF business
Because Of the increase Of business.
G. A. Reaver, manager ond proprietor
of the Eldora Pipe and Tile Company,
has found Ii necessary to build an office
In addition to the one formerly in use.
In this connection it Is of interest to
note that when Mr. Reaver came to
Eldora fifteen years ago he paid ordi-
nary labor on the yard $135 per day.
This year he is paying for the same
class Of work 81 per day. He now en-
ploys something like forty men in his
establishment and the laborers are
given work the year around.
Prof. Irving King. of the State Uni
versity Of Iowa, coming under the pat
ron teachers association, will deliver
an illustrated lecture on Fairgrounds
In the Methodist church in this city
this evening
Leo Letsuer, Of McKeesport, Pa, has
accepted a position with f. j. Edgar IN
his jewelry store and will begin work
Monday. Mr.. Leisuer was former
resident Of Eldora.