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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
The Opposing Delegates in
Niagara Falls Mediation Are
Coming into Closer Accord

Niagara Falls, Ont. May 26.-The
opposing delegates are clearly coming
into closer accord on the vexed land
problem. The mediators today were
able to take a notably forward step.
Delegates representing both sides gave
ground, one from the view that the
problem was Of an internal solution
and not the subject Of mediations, the
other that the thing must be settled
now in conformity with the views OF
the Warrington government. For sew
erai days the diplomatic tribunal de-
SPARED of finding a common meeting
place, but finally both sides have come
TO see that II the mediation is to be a
success this question must be viewed
in a spirit Of Cancellation.
The strong declaration of President
Wilson on the subject published in
an interview the other day as the
mediation conference was about to
begin aroused some feeling and for
two or three days threatened disas-
trous outcome of the whole effort at
peace. The Mexican delegates firmly
declared that II was untrue that the
feudal system of Mexico was the sim
gle, or indeed the chief cause of their
often recurring revolutions. They said
that personal ambition had played a
much more important part. They in
sisted that in the existing condition
OF Mexico it was idle to talk of a
wholesale subdivision of estates for
the benefit of an ignorant and i'm
provident class lacking both energy
ana thrift to profit by such humani-
tartan sham. They claimed the ques-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

ton lays outside the field of media
ton. And said they, even if we
should engage to adopt some form of
reformatory plan, what assurance is
it possible to give that the plan will
be carried out by a constitutional gov
eminent such as we all have in con-
temptation"
The delegates representing the Unit
ed States held firmly to their ground.
The grave situation in Mexico City de-
manded prompt action. As prelim-
mary step last Thursday the Next
can Chamber of Deputies passed a
law which Mexican delegates an
nounced in the following: This law
creates new tax on land holdings
and is not intended to increase the
governments revenue. Its purpose is
to favor the small land owner. Taxes
in Mexico go to the various state
treasures and the federal government
collects 80 per cent. from above the
state tax for the federal treasury.
The new law is framed to relieve the
small land owner from the burden of
this extra 80 per cent. and to distribute
the same among the large land propri
etcrs, thereby improving the situa-
ton of the former"
From this point the discussion has pro-
ceeded until now it may safely be assert
ed that by mutual concession that the
matter will be adjusted by the emdiators
putting on record their earnest advice,
the Mexican delegates giving the best
pledge in their power and the Americans
accepting as in good faith the assurance
thus rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Bought Boulder
And Gets Redress

Providence, r. l., May 25.-Buying a
boulder in cellar was the basis of a
suit brought by Sophia E. Swenson
against Albert S. Daggett, the jury
awarding TO the plaintiff today In the su-
perior court verdict of $3.50 damages.
The plaintiff claimed that she was de-
ceived by Daggett, from whom she pur-
chased house and lot in Pawtucket.
She was inspecting the premises and ask
ed to see the portion of the cellar behind
a partition, 1t was said. when he told her
that the door was locked and the key up
stairs. The part of the cellar beyond
the partition was similar to the portion
she had already seen, he is alleged to
have said.
The woman bought the place and paid
the money, 1880 She then learned that a
boulder weighing approximately IL tons
rested securely in the part of the cellar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Isaac Morris Is
TiredofT

Joy would be a mild term to apply
to the sensations of Lewis Morris,
when he received a telegram in this
city Monday morning that his 16-year-
old son, Isaac, who left home on April
30. and had been traced to North An
son, had returned to his home on
Broadway street, Roxbury, Mass, say
ing that he had had enough of a wan
dering life. Saturday Mr.. Norris ar
rived in Waterville and went at once
to North Arson, where the boy spent
two days the early part of the month.
He left there on the 8th with ticket
for Boston in his possession. After
that no trace of him could be round.
1t was not until some few days art
erward that the North Arson people
realized that the youth who had peen
in town for two days was the missing
Morris boy of Roxbury.
When Mr. Morris returned to Wat
erville Sunday without clue, he was
interviewed by Journal reporter, ana
through it's columns the Journal en-
deavored to aid in locating the boy
1t was just Before Mr.. Morris started
from the Y. NJ. C. A. where he had
been staying, to the station, to go to
Lewiston, to further continue the
search, that he received telegram
saying that the boy had returned. His
joy was even greater than his grief
had been.
The father stayed in Waterville the
greater part of Monday, rejoicing IN
the thought that his son had returned.
His mother has been dangerously Ill
worrying about him." said Mr.. Morris,
and / have been greatly troubled
myself. have spent about 5000 look
ing for the boy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
zAPATA HAS NOT
JOINED FORCES WITH
HUERTA GOVERNMENT

Ell Paso, Texas, May 25.-Emiliano
Zapata, long in the field as a rebel
chief of Southern Mexico, has made
no alliance with the Huerta govern
ment, said a report from Gen. Car
rama, given out today by the Con-
stitutionalist department of informa-
ton at JuareZ. The message came
from Gen. Blanco and Rafael Buelena.
News from our agents at Mexico
City deny absolutely that Gen. Zapata
has united with Huerta,' the message
said. Instead he has reiterated his
adhesion to Gen. Carranza."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
B. & M. Employees
To Organize

Boston. May 25.-Shop and round
house employees of the Boston & Maine
Railroad will be organized in spe-
cial federation next week, according
to announcement tonight by officials OF
the American Federation of Labor
This announcement came after meet
ings today of international officers of
all the metal trades and railroad shop
crafts unions which have members In
the employ of the road The fedora
ton will be similar to the Federate
Council of Shop and Mechanical
Workers Unions connected with the
New York, New Haven and Hartford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
PLEADS INSANITY
CAUSEFOR SHOOTING
WIFE AND CALDER

Camden, Me-, May 25.-Chas. Clark,
who on Thursday shot his wife and
Findlay Calder, in a fit of insanity,
was before Judge Charles K. Miller
on the charge of assault with intent
to kill His lawyer, Oscar H. Emery
pleaded insanity and waived the read
ing of the warrant, also examination.
He was placed under bonds Of $4,000
for his appearance at the September
term of court. He will be taken to the
Insane asylum at Augusta for obser-
walton. Mr.. Calder is more comforta-
bIe although suffering some pain. Mrs
Clark, who was shot through the arm,
is very comfortable. -
Mr.. Clark looked badly when
brought into court on Friday morn
ing, although he appeared rational. He
has at no time exhibited any signs
of violence since the shooting, and
made no attempt at resistance when
arrested. Several local doctors haxe
examined Clark and all agree that he
is mentally unbalanced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
WATERvILLE.

E. \. Penney has gone to Warren
for a short business trip.
Daniel Harris has gone to Bath on
a short business trip.
F. A. Lovejoy has returned from a
weekend stay in Bath.
Eugene Strong has gone to Lake
Moxie for a fe wdays fishing trip.
Arson Perley returned Monday
from few days stay at Greenville.
C. P. Garland of Saeo was in Wa
terville Monday on business.
John Barnes passed the weekend
with friends in Ellsworth.
Mrs A. NJ. Drummond will return
Tuesday from brief visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Late Augusta Locals.
Unclaimed Letters

women-Mrs. William Acker. Mrs ".
E. Atwood, Miss Rebecca \. Cook. Mrs.
Percy B. Jordan. Mrs. NJ MCGEE 2, Mrs
Eva Owens, Miss Hattie Otis, Mrs. Earl
s. Packard. Mrs. Agnes Picard, Mrs.
Georgiana Sands. Mrs. BERTHE Sheldon.
Mrs. Rhoda NJ. Thompson. Miss Annie L.
Weston
Men-Charles s. Allen. ESQ, Charles
Chacland. Mr. VIM Clement. Simon Co.
hen. Hon. Adelbert Dana Cornish, Ben
Herbureger. Waldo B. Keene. Esq. Mr..
William Poulin. Mr.. Cecil Shaw. Mr.. Eve
erett E. Varney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

New York. May 25,-George D. Nc
Irtosh. who said he had been dunn
my" gave interesting testimony today
In the suit brought by Miss Jennie r.
Morse, sister OF Charles w. Morse. for
the appointment Of receiver for the
Metropolitan Steamship Co, which
Morse formerly controlled. 1t has been
charged that the New Haven Railroad
In order to crush the competition Of
fered by the Metropolitan, bought the
conpany's Sound steamers Yale and
Harvard and caused them TO be sent
to the Pacific cocast.
II was concerning this deal that Nc
In&oGh was questioned today. He said
he had been dummy in the proceedings
ana that he had signed two checks ag-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Dummy" Testifies in Suit by
Sister of Charles w. Morse

gregating 100000 with which the New
England Securities Co, organized for the
purpose, purchased the ships.
The witness said ne was treasurer of
the company but could not recall whether
he had been secretary also. The pres
ident of the company, according to the
witness, was Miss Annie Mann, stenog-
rapher. He said he was employed in the
Office of a lawyer named Davis, friend
of Warren D. Chase of Hartford. One
of group of New England business men
allied with Charles s. Mellen. then pres
ident of the New Haven.
about all i know of the transaction, "
said the witness. was that it had some
thing to do with steamships"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Sen. Bradley S Body
Taken to Kentucky

Washington, May 25.-The body of
the late Senator Bradley of Kentucky
was taken from here late today for
burial at Frankfort tomorrow. Both
houses of Congress adjourned as
mark of respect. resolutions were in
troduced and eulogies were spoken.
The funeral party included Senator
Gallinger of New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
The Vanitie Has
Three-Hour Spin

Smith Cochran's cup defender candidate
Vanitie had a three hours saii-stretching
spin in Fishers Island sound this after
noon and made a highly satisfactory
showing. The sloep demonstrated i'm
pressively her all-round sailing qualities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Will Probably
Extend B. &M. Notes

Boston, May 25.-President Mcdonald
of the Boston & Maine Railroad today
announced that a large majority of the
holders OF s27,Ooo.000 of the roads notes
due June had agreed to the plans for
extending their claims. AS banks were
unable to reach all the holders the pres
ident said it had been decided to extend
the time for noteholders to come in to
May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Alleged Murder
In Vermont Camp

Newport, Vt. May 25.-News of an
alleged murder in a lumber camp at
Bloomfield became known today with
the arrival of Attorney General r.
e. Brown Of Burlington Peter G.
Coulis was shot and killed. Suisse
ouently Karl Zolley was arrested and
charged with the killing. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
EVICTION NOTICES CAUSE
PANIC At SALISBURY BEACH

salisbury. Mass, May 25.-There
WAS transformation in the summer col
my 1T Salisbury Beach when notices
81 eyictios were posted on rs cottages
cy the Salisbury Beach Association
today. The land on which the cot
ages stand near Black Rock has been
me subject Of much litigation, be-
.ause Of the uncertainty of the title
" some OF the cottages have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
$4,000 Dairy Farm Burns

Lee, Mass, May 25.-The modern
barn and dairy of the stock farm of
Douglass Towne Sloane of New York
were destroyed by fire Of unknown
origin tonight. None of the stock was
lost. The damage was estimated at
x2a.000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Killed by Fall from Tree

Wakefield, Mass, May 25.-Morton
Hall, a 15-year-old wireless telegraph
enthusiast, was killed today when he
fell from a tree on which he was ad-
justing apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Laneford Knocks Out Watkins

Rochester. N. Y, May 25.-Sam
Langford, the Negro heavyweight, to-
night knocked out Bill Watkins of
Nashville in the fourth round of a
10-round match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Dement, SawteIIe

Dement, Sawtelie
Demerit Sawtelle died at his home
on the Pond road at 10 O'Clock Mon
day morning of Bright's disease at the
age of II. He is survived by wife
and a daughter. Addie, who has al
ways lived at home. The funeral will
be held at o'clock Wednesday after
noon, the Rev. c. A. Hayden off1ciat-
ing.
John Johnson has gone to Old
Town to work as overseer in the spin
ming room of the Omega Mills.
Mrs. Lillian Damren and Mrs. 8. S.
Hoar will leave Tuesday morning for
New London, CT, as delegates from
the local lodge of the d. of H. to the
Grand Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Leonard and
family Sunday were at Pleasant pond.
r. B. Herrick was at home from
Bangor over Sunday.
A. 0. Burrill, who is working IN
Augusta, was at home Sunday.
Miss Laura Lewis was at home
from Norridgewock over Sunday
r. c. Taylor and E. H. NORM re-
turned from Mosquito Lake Monday
with SIS trout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

built by the present occupants since
the associates secured control of the
land three years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

Young Mems Bible Class of the Myth
odist church was held Monday eve
ming at the home of Carl Piper on
lower Main street. The meeting was
a monthly one and after the bust
ness meeting a social evening was
passed in playing games.
Rev. M. E. King of Waverley. Mass,
the world wide traveller. delighted a
large audience Monday evening at
the Methodist church with his stere-
opticon lecture of his travels through
Hawaii, japan, China and India.
CENTER-Sam Allen recently visit
ed his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L.
Allen.
; Mr.. Bracket of Clinton sheared
sheep for Joseph Nye Friday.
Mrs. Annie Sheridan. who recently
visited her sister, Mrs. Fred Tobey,
has returned to her home in Mass.
A deer passed through Joseph Nye's
docr-yard, a few days ago, closely
followed by a hound.
Ernest Anderson. who was hurt on
the drive at Roach river. is now at
home and getting along as we'll as
can be expected.
NORTH-Mrs. Ruth Jones of Lewis
ton is visiting relatives in this place.
Miss Pearl Chapman, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Aroos-
took county for several weeks, has
returned.
Mrs. Edd Hoxie spent the week end
in Skowhegan.
Miss Annie Clifford of Fairfield High
school 1914, was at home over Sunday.
Friends of Mrs. Elvira Varnum, who
has been sick at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. F. f. Doe. will be
pleased to know that she is slowly
recovering.
w A. Hoxie is stopping at J. w.
Hendersons
Ernest Anderson is slowly recover
ing from his injuries received at Roach
river while log driving.
Mrs. Carl Anderson holds the rec
ord for chicken Matching. She set a
hen on 10 eggs and got IA chickens.
Mrs. Emma Anderson of Watervile
visited Mrs. Carl Anderson few days
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
OAKLAND

Anon Lodge, No, s5. I. o. O. r,
will work the Second degree Tuesday
evening, May 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

she had not the opportunity to inspect.
She sued for damages placed at $4,000 and
decided that $3.50 would remove the rock
and make the cellar good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Gerda Mcfarland

Gerda Mcfarland, wife of Fred
Mcfarland, passed away Thursday,
June 81. at her home at North Fair
field. She was born "a years ago, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Pc
terson. She is survived by her hus-
band and three children. Burial was
held Sunday, May "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

band and three cnlluTen. Burldi was
held Sunday, May "a.
Mrs. John L. Clarke was hostess on
Monday afternoon at her home on
Newhall street. to party of lady
friends at "Welfare Tea" one of
series to be given. the proceeds of
which will be for the benefit of the
Chase Memorial Sanatorium.
The annual meeting Of the Dial
Club was held Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Ferdinand c. Glib
son on Newhall street The officers
to serve for the coming club year
were elected as follows: President,
Mrs William H. Totman; vice presi-
dent, Miss Linda Conner; secretary,
Mrs Arthur H. Totman; treasurer,
Mrs Edward p. Kenrick. The educa-
tional committee and the calendar
committee will be appointed at some
future date. This meeting closes the
club meetings for the summer. Dainty
refreshments were served by the re-
firing president, Mrs. Gibson.
A very pleasant meeting Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

Mrs. A. NJ. Drummond will return
Tuesday from 4 brief visit in Portland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-22
DOMESTIC SERVICE FAVORED
Fewer Women Apply for Posi-
tons in the Factories.

Madison ACCORDING to reports OF
Wisconsin free employment Offices,
there were rs applications for every
100 jobs offered in December, 1912,
while December, 1913. showed 23S
APPLICANTS for every 100 vacant places.
Milwaukee shows 256 applicants for
every 100 jobs, while Superior re-
ports 1870. Unemployment is greater
among factory girl and women who
work by the day. An increasing
number are going into domestic ser
vice. More positions were obtained
through the state employment Offices
in December, 1919. than in Deem
Der, 1912--1.6S3 as compared with
1,5S1 The out took for 1914 seems
bright, but many Factory managers
think it will be several months be
fore business gets into full swing
again The only work that seems
available now for the unemployed in
the state is ice harvesting, which
will begin shortly. and short jobs at
cleaning and repairing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-22
NEW EUGENIC LAW IS EVADED
Eastern Couple Living AS Man and
Wife Are Released Under Com
mon Law Clause

Racine.--Iohn Aerilo and Edna
Brown, who came here from Dun
kirk, n. Y, and lived as man and
wife though not legally married
are now legally married
though they may not know it and
though no eugenic test was made of
the husband, no marriage license
was issued and no man pronounced
a ceremony. The court commission
er before whom they were brought
held that their union was legal I'M
der the common law clause OF the
statutes. They were released with
out paying fee for the filing of the
common law marriage stipulation,
but the decision OF the commissioned
is now court record as much as
though they had filed either a mar
riase license or common law agree
ment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-22
METHODS AROUSE HOSTILITY
Employment of Woman Detective by
Vice Commission Meets with
Protest.

Rhinelander. - Testimony before
the vice commission tended to show
that hotel keeper had laid himself
liable to prosecution. A woman do
tectiye and man, said to have been
employed by the commission, tried To
put the ban on one of the hotels 1t
is understood that the affected pro-
prietor will fight the charge in the
courts claiming he knew nothing OF
the incident on which the charge was
based Senator W. T. Stevens and
business men here are not in SYM
pathy with the system of research
used by the commission, saying that
the work of the female detective on
the streets was not in aCCoI dance
with clean investigation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-22
FORMER PASTOR DIES
REV. ANTON MEtxNER PASSES
AWAY IN MILWAUKEE.
Was Well Known in State, Having
Held Pastorates in Many Cities
Funeral Services
Held.

Milwaukee. The Rev. Anton
Meixner. former pastor OF the First
German Methodist church OF this
city and. since his retirement ten
years ago. we'll known as a funeral
orator, died at his home, SCI Eigh-
teenth street, aged ~.
Born in Dane county. he entered
the ministry at an early age and
held pastorates in Manitowoc. Bea-
yer Dam, Van Dyne. Lowell. Port
land and Burlington, Wis. before
coming to Milwaukee At first in
the service OF the Methodist church,
he later joined the Evangelical de-
nomination.
The funeral services We're held in
the Evangelical Zion church, Elev-
enth and Harmon streets. lnterment
was in Wanderers Rest cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-22
Eau Claire Given Park.

Eau Claire. The daughters of the
late William Carson, Eau Claire's pi.
oneer lumberman, Mrs. James Mcln-
Chicago, Mrs. Jocelyn McGrath and
Mrs. {. w. Lockwood. Eau Claire.
purchased from the Eugene Shaw
estate Half Moon Lake island. one
OF the beauty spots of the city, com.
prising 1875 acres, and presented it
to the city as a memorial to their
father to be known as Carson park.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-22
PLAN TO DEVELOP
IMPROVED HORSES
SCHEME 70? STATEWIDE MOVE.
MENT FOS BETTER LIVESTOCK
WILL BE STARTED.
BREEDERS TO MEET FEB. 6
Annual Session of State Association
viii Be Marked by Addresses
ey Many Noted
Men.

Madison. Presentation of plan
for statewide Improvement OF live
stock will be one Of the most impor-
tant features of the annual meeting
of the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders
association here Feb and e. G.. G..
Humphrey. chief OF the animal hus-
bandry department, Wisconsin coli
lege OF agriculture, has worked out
a plan which, it is believed, will be
especially effective in encouraging
live stock production in the newer
sections and will announce ii at this
convention.
Cattle, sheep. horse and swine
breeding interests will be represented
in sectional meetings \. J. Lovejoy,
former president International Live
stock exposition and one of the most
noted swine breeders in the middle
west. is to explain how he has made
swine production profitable.
Abram Renick, general manager
American Short Horn Breeders as
soc;ation and old time breeder of
short horns IN Kentucky, is to tell
Wisconsin why they should raise
more beef.
a, W. Fox, prominent Waukesha
county Guernsey breeder and dairy
man, and Mr.. Webster will discuss
cleaner market milk and higher
price for producer.
J. &. Fuller, in charge Of horses
at Wisconsin college of agriculture
and secretary of the Wisconsin Horse
Breeders association, will speak Of
horse breeding in Wisconsin
state associations holding meet
inSs at this time are: Western
Guernsey Breeders, Wisconsin llol-
stein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Short Horn,
Aberdeen Angus aud Red Polled
Breeders: Wisconsin Horse Breed
ers, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders, Wis
consin Poland China, BERKSHIRE Du-
roc Jersey and Chester White Breed
CrS.