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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
LEGALITY OF wow
OF POVERTY WILL
Be TESTED IN COURT

New York. March S.-Asst. Dist. At
ty. William Hayward and Ex-Supreme
Court Justice Morgan j. O'Brien VIII
appear Thursday before the United
States supreme court in litigation af-
fecting the property rights OF every
monastic order in the United states.
The main point at issue is whether
or not the wow of poverty" taken by
monks and nuns is constitutional. II
the supreme court upholds the decls-
ion of the United States circuit court
of appeals of the Sth district that the
vow is unenforceable, suits involving
millions of dollars may be begun by
relatives of deceased monastics.
Mr. O'Brien and associates appear
for the Order of st. Benedict of New
Jersey, Mr.. Hayward and a former
partner for Albeit Steinhauser as ad-
ninistrator of the estate of Brother
Augustine Wirth. a Benedictine monk
who died in Springfield, Mimi, in
1901.
Brother Wirth was for many years
in a monastery in Newark and then
went TO Minnesota and became a sec
ular priest. He was an author of con-
SitlPIdDiS Holt III lilt sAiAo
through his writings amassed about
10000 His heirs sought to get pos
session of the estate and Steinhauser
was appointed administrator.
Suit was brought against the pub
fishers of the dead monks books in
New York for an accounting of royal
ties, but the defence wass ct up that
the royalties belonged not to the ad
mnistrator. but to the Order of st.
Benedict in New Jersey. by reason of
the vow of poverty which the monk
had taken.
The Benedictine monks sued the ad-
mnistrator in the United States cir
cult court and Hayward lost his case
there, but the ruling was reversed in
the federal court of appeals, the bench
sustaining the contention that the
vow of poverty is inconsistent with
American institutions. Mr.. O'Brien
was then retained by the monks and
he secured a writ of review before the
supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Dies of Injuries
Hit by an Auto

Providence, r. l., March S.-james Me
Kenney, "a, of Alaska street. died at the
Rhode Island hospital today of injuries
received last night when he was Knocked
down by an automobile driven by John f.
Pierce at Bassett and Chestnut streets.
According to Pierce, McKenney stepped
from the curb directly in front OF MS
machine and was struck by the mua
guard. McKenney's skull was fractured.
After McKenney had been taken to the
hospital. Pierce and Clarence knight
who was in the car with him, went to the
5th precinct police station and told their
story to Capt Mowry. No arrests have
been made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Y.WATER MAIN
BURSTS MAKING
HAVOC IN Street

New York, March S.-The bursting of
4S-inch water main and a subsequent
series of explosions of gas mains in
the Of the city today lifted trolley
car from the tracks; blew an automo-
bile containing Fire Chief John Ken
Ion and two other persons a distance
of several feet; shook buildings and
Hooded streets and cellars. Seven per-
sons, passengers on the trolley car,
were injured slightly. The automobile
in which Chief kenlon and his com
panions sat. was not overturned and
the three were not hurt. 9ll this oc-
Cured at the point where Fifth ay-
enue and Broadway cross at 23rd
street. The snoring in the new sub
way excavation is believed TO have
weakened the water main that broke.
II was two hours later when traffic
was ordered resumed after engines
had pumped out much of the water.
Many cars had passed when one con-
tanning 20 persons, stopped for "a mo-
ment in flooded 23rd street just west
of Fifth avenue. AS the motorman
threw on the controller, a spark is be-
loved to have ignited escaping gas
and the first explosion occurred.
The car remained upright after being
blown into the air and alighting on its
wheels. 1t was 80 minutes later when
Chief Kenlon and a captain and engi-
neer of his department were shaken UP
hundred yards distant from the spot
where the first explosion occurred. There
was a continuous rumbling under the
street and thousands of persons fled.
many crowding into Madison Square park
in the two minutes before third explo-
sion sounded. Flames shot high into the
air and burned above the street level for
several hours. The retaining wall of the
history Fifth avenue building bulged
and four plate glass windows of the Gar
field National Bank crashed to the side
walk. "A minute later a fourth gas main
exploded. Buildings trembled, windows
breaking in nearly every structure west
through to Sixth avenue. Fissnres ap-
peared in the street surface and planks
over the subway excavation although
nailed down were blown in all directions.
Police reserves ordered the tenants OF
many buildings to leave and several
stores were closed. Part of the city was
without water. gas. electricity and hre
protection FOR some hours.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
YALE VARSITY CREW
HOLDS FIRST WORKOUT

New Haven, March S.-The Yale Var
sity crew had its first workout on open
water Saturday, when two crews and
three pair-oared shells went out in New
Haven harbor.
Coach Guy NickaIls and Assistant
Coach Dean Achison, recently appointed,
were In charge The workout was stiff
while the boats went forward, but fire.
quently halts were called by Nickalls to
allow for criticism. The important thing
was to get the men to put into practice
what they have learned on the rowing
machines.
Special emphasis was laid on the stroke
lock-the position in which the legs are
held to obtain the greatest leverage in
the new stroke. The new stroke was
carefully timed and attention given to
the unity of drive.
The men showed considerable improve
ment in getting steady recovery and In
going STEADY over" These phases of
the stroke were easier to master in(real
shells on the water
Drill was also given on getting the
hands away quickly on recovery. Little
attention, except for the lock position,
was paid to the mems legs.
The first Varsity boat lined up as fol-
lows:
Stroke, Cushman: No. z, Rogers; NO b,
FITZPATRICK; No. s. Sturtevant; NO. 4.
Myer; No. 8, Capt. Denegre; No. 2, Titus;
bow, Crocker; coxswain. Moore.
The boat averaged 172 pounds, being
nine pounds heavier than the boat which
met Harvard on the Thames last June
The Varsity boat Travelled we'll togeth-
er while it was allowed to proceed and
showed considerable power. The coaches
said they were well satisfied with the
showing made. Graduate Adviser Arm
strong was not at the boatnouse Satuf
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
BILL CARRiGAN IS
PLEASED WITH SPEAKER

Hot Springs, Ark, March S.-Manager
Carrigan of the Boston Red Sox seldom
worries. though he is one of the most
conscientious men in baseball. However,
he admitted tonight that he felt five
years younger as the result OF iris
Speaker remaining with the Boston club
as the result of Pres. Lannin going to
the full limit in keeping the renowned
center fielder from the Federal Leaguers
Carrigan was also glad to learn that
Crawford. Laverens, Wingo and Lee Ma
gee signed with their old clubs. That
should result in keeping Ray Collins In
line. believes Carrigan. Collins is not a
bit anxious to leave the Red Sox or or
ganized ball, but he thinks it only fair te
himself and those dependent upon him to
get every dollar in sight
Carrigan Saturday got second letter
from Pete Wood, Joe Woods brother
who states that Joe is coming around in
great shape, ands he is almost bound tc
be in condition to go into the box by
June 1, or possibly earlier. If Wood Is
in tiptop trim by June l that will suit
Carrigan.
"The Red Sox got away from the post
poorly last spring, and l am bent upor
preventing the bad start this year II
possible" Carrigan stated Saturday
night 81 guess we were little toe
chesty for our own good at the start We
were worlds champions. you know, and
thought ourselves invincible.
1T will be tough to start this spring
without Wood. but l will nave the boys
on their toes and fighting from the
start"
| Though 1t was bright and clear satur
] day, with the sun on duty all day, the
morning was spoiled by a heavy wind
| Saturdays workout was tame one, be
ing limited to the passing of the ball bach
and forth. The session lasted barely al
! hour. and then Carrigan led his war
riors back to town. taking them over the
/ hills II was the first time this spring
that the new manager has prescribed any
| Stabilize hikes over the mountains
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
ARREST OF one
OF PANKHURSTS
PROV0KES RIOT

London, March S.-Militant Suffra-
gettes again engaged in battle with
the police today on their favorite field,
Trafalgar square and in a pouring
rain. The arrest of Sylvia Pankhurst
for the sixth time under the "cat and
mouse" law precipitated the conflict
In addition to Miss Pankhurst, seven
women and three men We're arrested.
Among those taken into custody
was Miss Zelie Emerson, of Jackson,
Mich. Miss Emerson has been arrest
ed several times for participation in
Suffragette demonstrations. Reginald
Mckenna, the home secretary, de-
clared on Feb. 6: IF Miss Emerson
again commits an offence bringing her
within the provisions of the aliens act
the question of applying to the court
for recommendation for her expul-
sion will be considered"
This afternoon several hundred women
and men had marched in procession to
the square to attend q meeting of the
Mems Federation for Woman Suffrage.
Sylvia Pankhurst, who for some weeks
had been hiding from the police, arrived
in the square in taxicab to deliver a
speech, but detectives surrounded the cab
and started it for Holloway jail before
the militants realized what was happen
ing.
When 1t was discovered that Miss Pank-
hurst had been abducted the chairwoman
OF the meeting, Miss Patterson, who later
was among those arrested. shouted to her
supporters from the base of the Nelson
column: Follow the flag and see il we
oon,. apd 70 do
The militants then surged toward the
government buildings, but Gordon of
mounted police barred the way. The wo-
men attacked the polic- with sticks, but
the marchers We're soon dispersed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
JOHN QUINN OF SUFFOLK
COUNTY REFUSES TESTIMONY

Boston. March s.-Sheriff John
Quinn of Suffolk county refused sat
urday TO testify at the city couneiFs
investigation of the Charles street JAN
and defied the investigating body.
"In disregard anything the council
may recommend. l am sheriff ana
am going to take care of the prisoners
according to my bend" he declared.
Tho committee on prisons of the
council sat through the afternoon ana
into the night listening to Councillor
Watsons charges of mismanagement
of the Jail finances, mistreatment OF
prisoners and laxity of discipline
among employees.
Testimony heard Saturday was to
the effect that one woman prisoner
had died atsa hospital, to which she
had been removed. and another had
died in her cell. Alleged failure to care
for another sick passenger was also
the subject of testimony. The hearing
was continued.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Portland Woman
Curses Judge

Portland, Me-, March S.-The widest
excitement prevailed in the Portland
municipal court Saturday. when Edna
NJ. Dyer, colored woman, was SEN
tenced for intoxcation. AS soon as she
had been ordered to serve 80 days in
the house of correction she broke out
into cursing and called Judge Merrill,
who vas on the bench, the vilest Of
names. He at once ordered her re-
moval and with screams which could
be heard all over the county building
she was taken away by the police.
While such action was the most "a
grant contempt of court, Judge Mer
rill declared that he would take no
further action because he believed the
woman is crazy and will order her to
be placed under observation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Go to Church
Sunday in R. |.

Providence r. l.. March s.-"Go-to-
Church" Sunday. aided by fair weather,
was announced tonight by pastors of the
principal churches throughout the city
and state to be huge success. In all
of the city churches the attendance on
an average was more than double that at
the regular services and in many cases
it was three times as great as normal
AT several churches hundreds were turn
ed away.
DR.. Edward NJ Ninde. pastor of the
Nathewson street Methodist church, said
tonight that the churches would benett
greatly from the immense o1tpouring
and that 1t would be several years before
the effect OF the demonstration would
wear off. He believed that thousands who
attended church today for the first time
would continue TO help swell congrega-
tions for a long time to come.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Boy Breaks Through
Thin ICe==DrOWned

Gorham, Me-, March S.-While s.
year-old Walter H. Wilder and a
younger brother were coasting today,
their sled ran onto the ice covering a
sand pit that had filed with water.
and the ice breaking both went in. The
smaller boy managed to get out, and
when he saw his brother sink. he ran
home to notify their parents. The child
was lying at the bottom of the pond
when they arrived and the body was
soon recovered. There was so little
water in the lungs that a physician
thought that the shock might have
caused death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Steamer on Ledge
FlOated Later

Salem, Mass, March S.-The British
steamer Domingo De Larrinaga in
avoiding Baker Island which she had
approached dangerously during thick
snowstorm, backed onto Whaleback
ledge at the entrance to Salem bay
early Saturday. She fioated at high
tide several hours later after having
lost her rudder post and punetured
several stern plates.
The steamer was bound from Mon
teVideo for Boston with a cargo or
hides. She had roukded Cape Cod and
was feeling her way into Massachu-
setts bay when her officers suddenly
discovered Bake Island lights dead
ahead The wheel was put hard over
and the steamer sent full speed astern.
In backing the Larrinaga's stern fetch
up on Whaleback ledge, which lies be-
tween Baker Island and Houffise Is
land at the entrance to Manchester
narbor The tide WAS going down at
the time and the ledge held the stern
Of the steamer until nearly high water.
Disabled and Leaking.
When she fioated it was found that
all her steering gear had been carried
away and that she was leaking around
the stern plates. Third Officer Jenney
was sent ashore at Beverly Farms
and wired to Boston for tugs and a
revenue cutter.
With considerable sea breaking over
the ledge and some wind from the
eastward, those on board the Larrina-
ga spent several anxious hours. the
weather moderated this morning and
the sea went down.
The Larrinaga is commanded by Cap
tain j. Z. Jones and left Montevideo on
Feb. /. She called at st. Lucia on Feb.
"a and rounded Cape Cod early last eve
ming. She is S6s feet long and registers
265l tons. net.
Several tugs from Boston and the rev
enue cutter Gresham reached the Larrln-
aga before noon and as soon as the an
Choir had been weighed two tugs started
with her for Boston A third tug had
line from the stern in order to steer the
steamer The weather was clear and the
sea smooth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Cumberland Lawyers Dine.

The annual banquet of the cumber-
land Bar Association was held at the
Falmouth, Portland, Saturday evening.
Nearly 100 were present Pres. David
w. SNOW presided. an address was de-
livered by Hon. Thomas L. Talbot, and
there was informal speaking by Judge
j. f. f. Connolly of the superior court,
Judge John r. A. Merrill Of the mu-
niclpaI court and others. Joseph b,
b. Reed was chairman Of the enter
tainment committee and his associates
were Roscoe 4. Holt and Harry c.
Wilbur.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
WOULD CREATE GRADE
OF ADMIRAL OF NAVY

Washington, March s.-The Padgett
bill to create the grade of admiral of
the navy was re-introduced in the
House Saturday-changed SO as to
give not only the commanders-in-
chief of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets
that rank, but also the Asiatic fleet
commander. Each fleet would have a
vice admiral.
The plan is approved by the navy
department and is designed to place
American commanding officers on an
equal footing with ranking officers of
other powers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Gas Explosion
Injuries Five

Boston, March S.-A gas explosion
in a three story wooden dwelling, oc-
cupied by six families at 3S9-3S9 II
Columbia street. Cambridge, yesterday
afternoon at 4.30, injured five persons,
ripped out one side of the house on
the second floor, demolished furniture
and pictures in three tenements and
tore plastering and smashed windows
throughout the building.
James Kenney, one of the two work
men of the Cambridge Gas Light Co,
was thrown across the kitchen, where
the main explosion took place. but es-
capped injury. Mrs. John Mackey, who
was just entering, was struck by
door which was loosened from its
hinges, and received bad cut on the
forehead.
Mrs. D. Looney, who occupies the
tenement on the first floor, underneath
the Mackey tenement. was struck oy
falling plaster. Her daughter Julia,
IA years old, was cut about the hands
by broken glass. Mrs. P. ]. O'Hara,
on the third floor, was slightly inJur-
ed as articles were knocked from the
walls. P. ]. Moore, who lives on the
third floor, was reading in bed, ana
was thrown to further corner.
The two workmen were installing
gas service, and after the gas had been
connected a leak was found. To trace
the leak Kenney examined the kitchen
closet in the Maekey tenement. Chas.
Hayes, te other workman, was in an
other part of the house.
Kenney had hardly entered the clos
eft when there was roar and bang.
The next he knew he was hurled to
a corner of the kitchen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Attack Harpswell Cottage.

Deputy Sheriff. frank a JohHsui
went Saturday to Great Island, Harps-
we'll, and attached the extensive sum-
mer resort property of Rev. John HI.
Cox of Dorchester, Mass, on an ex-
ecution drawn in favor of Joseph M.
Lemont of Bath for 1070.66 debt and
s11.9o costs. The property is divided
into four parcels: The first. containing
20, COO square feet, is subject to a first
mortgage of $500, held by Frederick A.
Patch; the second. known as the
Louise p. Hersey lot, is subject to a
first mortgage of $500 held by Charles
d. Rich; the third, containing three
acres. is subject to a first mortgage of
$1,000; the fourth is piece of land
near Gurnett Bridge. Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09

Washington. March Sin spite OF
the efforts of the administration to
prevent public discussion of the sub
ject, a general debate on the Mexican
situation probably will be precipitated
tomorrow on the floor of the Senate
in open session. Senator Fall of New
Mexico. long an advocate of aggres-
sive American action toward Mexico
has given notice of his intention to
speak. and is expected to attack Pres
ident Wilson's waiting policy TO
meet this, Senator Shively of Indiana,
acting chairman of the foreign rela-
tions committee, has obtained from
the state department the latest report
on the situation in Mexico.
Senate leaders are looking for a
general discussion.
There will be no action during the
week on the Presidents request for
repeal of the provision of the Panama
canal act exempting American coast
wise shipping from tolls. This sub
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Louis TerrazaS Is
Not to Be Executed

Ell Paso, Texas, March S.-Non- pay
rnent of the ransom demanded as the
price of the life of Luis Terrazas, Jr..
will not result in the execution OF
the prisoner, according to telegram
received here tonight from General
Villa at Chihuahua.
Information as to the telegram came
from rebel agents tonight but these
added that General Villa certainly
would expose Terrazas to the enemy
fire at Torreon unless the prisoner
father. Gen. Luis Terrazas, refrains
from political activity.
The younger Luis, 1t is asserted al
yyavs has been held principally as
hostage 20 control. if possible his fatn-
or,s efforts in behalf of Gen. Huerta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
EXPECT SENATE DEBATE
ON MEXICAN SITUATION
PREC|PITATED MONDAY

! ject will be before the Senate commit
tee. Advocates of repeal have polled
both houses and promise overwhelming
ma1orities to sustain the President.
The Senate committee on oceanic
canals will consider this week either
fat repeal or compromise to give
the President discretionary authority
to regulate the tolls and assess
charges.
Senator Ashurst's resolution propos-
ing amendment to the Constitution
giving the women of all states the
right of franchise, will be the 'un-
finished business" in the Senate this
week 1t was not certain tonight,
however, whether the advocates of the
measlfre would press for vote at this
time.
The Alaskan Railroad bill as ap-
proved by the conferees and adopted
by the House, will also come before
the Senate this week for final DISPOSE
ton. Senators expressed the opinion
tonight that its adoption was assured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Rome WOrkmen
To Strike Today

Rome, March S.-The head of the police
department today was personally super
vising measures to prevent or repress dis
orders during the general strike Of work
men which has been called for tomorrow.
The entire garrison in Rome will be kept
3, raaa;ness for duty. With the troops
and nolice. Is. 200 men will be available.
While the announced object oil the strlAe
is a protest against reforms introduceo
in Rome hospitals. 1t is said to De fealiy
the outgrowth of desire to test the
strength of the workmens ORGANIZATIONS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
PARTY OF GIANTS LEAVE
FOR TRAINING CAMP

New York, March s.-A party of six
members of the New York National
League team Headed by Manager John
J. McGraw, left today for Marlin, Tex
as, to join the main body of Giants
in the training camp there. Besides
McGraw, four other members of the
SQUAD were returning world tourists
Larry Doyle Fred Merkle, Jim Thorpe
and Mike Donlin. The other was Il.
I Cotter, a catcher, whom McGraw is
planning to try out at Marlin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
ALMA PHYSICIAN FIND FOR
NEGLIGENCE ON PENSION

Portland, Me-, March S.-Because he
was negligent in filling out and sub
scribing to an affidavit which proved
to be false, in connection with an ap-
plication for a pension increase for
Seth R. Kellett of Bath, DIR. Albert NJ.
Card of Alma was fined 800 and costs
in the Federal court Saturday.
Judge Hale said he was convinced
DR.. Card had not intended to commit
any fraud, but fine must be imposed
as a warning because he had been
criminally negligent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Dies from Bullet
Fired by Robbers

Burlington. VT, March S.-Henry
Bushey of Winooski. suburb, died to-
night of a bullet wound received last
night while he was pursuing coal
thieves near the sheds of the Ameri-
can Woofen Co., in that village. Bush
ey was employed by the company as
II watchman. Christopher B. Chandler,
a cavalryman from Fort Ethan Allen,
who accompanied him, is held as a
witness in the hope that he may be
able to identify the man who fired the
shot
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
pstain Steamer for smaI! pox.

New York, March S.-Because there
had been a case of small pox on board
the steamer Russia, which arrived to-
day, from Libeau, Portland, England
and Halifax, n. S., was detained at
Quarantine. The sick passenger had
been landed at Halifax. Those occu-
pying the same compartment. 36 in
number, We're isolated until arrival.
They will be sent to Hoffman island
for observation. The steamer will be
disinfected and released.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
GOLD SEEKERS CRAFT
NOT YET IN PORTLAND

Portland, Me. March SIP to mid
the steamer Curityba. which was re-
ported in the news dispatches last
night as coming to Portland to be fit
ted out for a trip to the cold coast of
Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
Colquitt Denies That
He Instructed Rangers

Austin, Tex. March S.-Gov. Colquitt
tonight authorized the statement that he
did not specifically instruct Ranger Cap
tain Sanders, who tonight's reports said
recovered Clemente Vergara's body, to
cross the border to get it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
BASEBALL

New Orleans, March s.-Detroit Z;
New Orleans 4.
Houston. Tex, March S.-New York
American League regulars 4; Hous-
ton, Tex, League o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-09
SOCIAL WORKER
and AUTHOR IS
DEAD ATLONDON

London, March s.-Frederick Town
send Martin wealthy New Yorker, So
cial worker and author died today at
the Berkeley Hotel here from angina
pectoris