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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
CABLECRAM IS
RECEIVED FROM
C0L.ROOSEvEL7

New York, April 30.-The following
cablegram from Col Roosevelt, who,
with his son, Kermit, has safely ar
rived in Manaos. Brazil. was receiv-
ed today by Henry Fairfield Osborne.
president of the American Museum of
Natural History:
Hard but very successful trip.
Chcrrie is best man possible for such
a trip. Miller doing admirably. They
have collected 1900 bird skins, all told
and 500 mammals. We have also put
on map, river running from north of
18th degree to south of 5th degree, the
largest auent of the Madeira. the up
per part hitherto utterly unknown to
anyone and the lower part utterly I'M
known TO photographers. Inform Mrs.
Cherrie.
(Signed) ROOSEVELT
Cherrie is George K. Cherrie, at
tached to the staff of the museum and
in charge of the bird collection of the
expedition. Leo E. Miller. also attach
ed to the museum, has been in charge
of the collection of the skins of NAM
mails. Anthony Fiala, the explorer. who
accompanied the Roosevelt party, will
arrive in New York tomorrow from
Rio Janeiro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
New Haven Investigation Is
Continued with Warm Conflict
Between Folk and Engineer

Mellen's counsel, and that Taylor
was president of the Quintard Iron
Wors Mr.. Fol declared that this LETT.
ter indicated false entry bookkeeping
and called attention to the fact that
1t was written in Mr.. Taylor's own
hand instead of being dictated. His
questions brought heated answers
from the witness who said he did not
know whether he had made the en-
try suggested or whether Mr.. Mellen
had replied to his letter. l.. S. Mill
Ter, the last witness of the day, told
the commission of the affairs of the
New Haven. Westchester & Boston
Road, of which he is president. He
said he believed the line would be a
great help to the New Haven system,
of which it is subsidiary in handling
the traffic in and out of New York. He
said it would have to earn about
four and one-half times as much as at
present before it would be a paying
proposition. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Find Clothes Ross
Left in the Woods

Lewiston, Me-, April 30,-While
ner. Auburn, Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Nor
ris of Auburn found the clothes which
Ed Ross. the man now at Ste. Marie's
General hospital. took off and placed
under a tree while wandering through
the woods in an insane condition sew
eral weeks ago. The coat and trous-
ers were carefully folded and shoes
were placed side by side. A small sum
of money was found in the coat
pocket
Ross was found on the first day of
April by Arthur l.. Libbey and Frank
C. Leadbetter of Auburn, wandering in
a field near Turner, clad only in I'M
derclothes and suffering from badly
frozen feet Marshal Taylor and Sher-
if Stevens were notified and the sher-
iff and Deputy Johnson brought the
man to Lewiston to Ste. Marie's hos
pital. Ross has received excellent care
and will be discharged from the hos
pital next week, having recovered
without losing so much as toe.
After recovering from his delirium.
Ross told the nurses at the hospital
that he remembered removing his
clothes because he thought he was
in a big ROOM.
The clothes were found about half
a mile from Poverty Corner, above
the Lake Auburn fish hatchery, in a
swamp on the left of the road leading
to Turner. The vest and overcoat
which Ross wore when he left Riley
were missing. The shoes were side by
side, close against tree trunk and
the coat and trousers were neatly
folded
The identity Of the clothes was es-
tablished beyond doubt by the find
ing of receipt to MIR. E. ROSS for
$40. for professional services rendered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

Fifty delegates, representing the
Sunday schools of Waterville, Wins
low, Clinton and Benton, gathered in
the Second Baptist church Wednesday
for a district convention that proved
to be one of the most enthusiastic and
helpful conventions in the history of
the association.
There was some deviation from the
program that had been published pre-
yious to the meeting. President Chas.
F. Fletcher opened the praise and de-
votional service. The words of well
come were extended by the pastor,
Rev. Isaac LaFleur. Then came the
reports of the officers, including those
of the president and secretary. The
chair was authorized to appoint a
committee for the nomination of Of
ficers. 1t consisted of Rev. David Jack,
Rev. l. LaFleur, and Rev. j. T. Cool
BROTH The credential committee, also
appointed by the chair, was composed
of Forrest Gilman, A. B. Boston and
Miss Nellie Roundy. The third COM
mittee that for suggesting time and
place for the next meeting, had as it's
members, Mrs. Joseph Buzzell, Mrs.
Martha Crosby and Mrs. F. H. Brown.
The committee on resolutions submit
ted among others a resolution COM
mending Mayor Hiliiard for the Sun
day closing of all stores. This COM
mittee consisted of Rev. H. e. Milli-
gan, Charles n. Perkins and Rev. c.
E. Robinson. The delegates present
were: Advent Christian church. s.;
First Baptist, II; Belton Falls, Meth
odist and Baptist. II: Winslow. s.:
Clinton. /; and Second Baptist, 20.
1t was voted to hold the next meet
ing of the association, April, 1915, IN
the Methodist church at Benton Falls,
and it was also the unanimous vote
of the delegates to retain the same
slate of officers for the coming year.
as all had been Recommended by
the nomination committee. These Of
ficers were: Rev. Charles F. Fletcher,
president: Rev F. H. Rose, vice pres
ident; and C. J. Hapworth, secretary.
treasurer. President Fletcher was
elected delegate to the county conven-
ton, which is to be held in June at
Clinton. A visiting committee OF
three was also appointed
The discussions throughout the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
PRACTICAL JOKE
RESULTS FATALLY
FOR HARRIS KELLEY

Dover, Me, April 30.-Armed with
a warrant charging manslaughter,
Deputy Sheriff E. L. Chase of Brown
vile, assisted by a party of citizens,
Wednesday for John Petrie, in eonnec-
ton with the death of Harris Kelly,
aged II. at Brownville Junction last
Thursday night.
Kelly was scalded to death in the
cab of a Canadian Pacific locomotive
in the roundhouse at the Junction
where the boy was asleep. His death
was the result of a practical joke.
James Christie of Brownville Junction
was arrested Tuesday night on charge
of manslaughter and furnished bail of
$500 for appearance at the next term of
court. The arrest followed an inquest
conducted by Coroner j. L. Martin of
Milo
Young Kelly who had made a practice
of visiting the roundhouse, where he
appeared at the roundhouse last Thurs
day night and climbed into the cab of
a locomotive, where he went to sleep.
Peterie who is employed in the round
house, and Christie endeavored, 1t is
alleged, to play joke on the lad by let
ting some steam in the cab where Kelly
lay asleep. The result was that the wa
ter gage was opened and steam of a
pressure of $50 pounds was liberated be-
fore Kelly was awakened and escaped.
The boy was terribly scalded, death &C.
curing Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Propose Diaz to Settle
The Mexico Problem

Paris, April 30.-Porfirio Diaz, for
mer President of Mexico. has sent an
answer to General Rafael Reyes, con-
corning the latter's recent effort to
compose the Mexican difficufflty. Cen
eral Diaz says:
Il have received copy of your
dispatch to President Wilson, Provfs-
ional President Huerta, Venustiano
Carranza and Francisco Villa. I am
profoundly touched by the generous
impulse of your whole heart in favor
of the cause of Mexico, and I am
grateful for your flattering, although
unmerited, appreciation of me person
ally. l hope to see you in a few
days"
General Reyes, former President
of the republic of Colombia, recently
addressed a dispatch to President
Wilson and the Mexican leaders sug-
costing that recourse be had to Por-
firio Diaz for solution of the present
crisis.
General Diaz is still at Monte Carlo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
VILLAS MOVE
ON SALTILL0
REGARDED AS
HIS ANSWER

Chihuahua, Mex, April 30.-An an
swer to the statement regarding the
request of Latin American mediators
for an armistice that the next move
to be considered by the representatives
OF Argentine, Brazil and Chile would
involve the Constitutionalists in Mex
ice was made public today.
Representatives of the rebels de-
clared that the preparations now be-
ing made by Villa to take the field
against the Federal garrison at Sal
tillo was the best answer to any pos
sible request by the Latin-American
countries for a cessation of hostilities
between the Federals and rebels.
Villa is expected to reach the front
Monday.
Villa expects to put Is brigades to-
falling approximately $4,000 men in
front of Saltillo.
The movement against Saltillo is not
expected to divert rebel troops from
Tampico, capture of which rebels re-
gard as a counter-check against re-
establishment of the embargo on
arms.
The investment of Saltillo will mark
the attack on the Federals' second line
of defence, Torreon, San Pedro and
Monterey already having fallen.
Entire Force Modified
General Villa has taken steps to
mobilize his entire fighting force
around Saltillo. In the forefront, it is
said, will be Monclovio Herrera's bril-
gade of 1900 men. Herrera is credited
with being the most effective fighting
man" in North Mexico, with the eX-
ception of Villa.
1t was reported at one time thai
Carranba contemplated replacing Gen.
Villa in the supreme Constitutionalist
military command by Herrera.
Many of the troops counted on 10
take part in the movement against
Saltillo already are in the field.
General Fernandocos already has
1000 men operating south of Saltillo.
1t is said that Villa, in expectation of
making a demonstration before Sal
tillo, will leave but a handful of troops
to garrison Chihuahua, Torreon and
Monterey, and Will put Is brigades in
to the field
Some of the brigades number but
800 men, but each is definitely identi-
fed with some particular general
whose care for his troops and person.
al fighting qualities have SO endeared
him to his men that the real detectives
of the revolutionary movement hav.
been subordinated in the minds of the
common soldiers To the fact that they
fight at the command and live under
the protection of the general in whose
"Gente" they serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
ABANDON HOPE FOR
liz men IN Mine I
AT ECCLES, ". VA.
Fifty Bodies LOcated==SearCh Greatly Re-
tarded by Falling Timbers and
Water in the Shaft

Eceles, w. Va, April 30.-Hope that
any of the 172 men caught in mine No.
of the New River Galleries Co,
wrecked by gas and dust explosion,
are alive, was abandoned absolutely
tonight by experts. Fifty bodies had
been located
A majority of the bodies are said to
be badly burned and apparently to
have been blown by the explosion
from the mine interior to the main
passage leading to the shaft. 1t is be-
lieved that many of the other victims
are buried under heavy debris.
A thorough search is being retarded
by falls of rock and timbers and by
three feet of water.
When the word spread that many
bodies were being found the whole
population of Eccles and hundreds of
persons from surrounding communi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

ties rushed to the scene. Several at
tempts were made to break through
the ropes and miners sworn in as dep
uty sheriffs held back the crowd with
difficulty.
Two crews from the government
rescue cars, equipped with oxygen
tanks went into the mine tonight. The
glimmering light of their safety lamps
revealed the presence of half a dozen
bodies.
All the rescuers were equipped with
oxygen helmets and one of them car
ried canary bird to detect more
reading the presence of gas in the in
ner workings.
After spending four and half
hours in the mine the government
crews were forced to seek the surface
on account of gases. The canary bird
was killed by gas and the safety
lamps went out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

Washington, April 30.-Investigation
into the affairs of the New Haven
Railroad system by the Interstate
Commerce Commission was enlivened
today by a sharp verbal tilt between
Chief Counsel Folk and Stevenson
Taylor, a marine engineer of New
York.
Mr.. Folk read into the record let
ter from Mr.. Taylor to Former Pres
ident Mellen of the New Haven. tell
ing of the formation of the United
States Transportation Co., at Mr..
Mellens request, to operate line of
steamers from New York to Fall Riv-
er. This paragraph in the letter caus-
ed the trouble:
Mckay suggests that his expenses
toward getting a pier in New York,
about $50, 000 be charged by the Quin-
tard Iron Works. as repairs to steam
ers.''
1t was explained that the Mckay
referred to was John II. Mckay, Mr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Love Machine" Found

Boston, April 30.--A wonder-works
ing machine, guaranteed by its own.
ers to cure all ills and to inspire love
in cold hearts, was found by the po-
lice tonight. AT the same time, AM
tonic Marcello and Romeo Mattel were
arrested, charged with practicing
medicine without registration For-
eigners in the North End has told the
authorities that the machine had been
strapped to their bodies after being
immersed in ice water as means OF
applying its alleged curative powers.
1t consisted of steel casing, with a
rubber attachment and pad of alb
sorbent cotton. Fees of from IS to SIS
were charged, the police claim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. Eugene A.
treble.
The tri-monthly report shows the
membership of the Branch to be 172S,
with sos absent
George w. Smith has returned to
the Home from furlough passed
with relatives in Somersworth, y. H.
Francis A. Vannah, late unassigned
Co. 18th Me- Inf, has been dropped
from the rolls of the Branch
James Madden of Albany, late Co
K, LIST Mass. Cav, has been re-admit-
ted to the Home.
Changes in Non Commissioned staff
The following changes in the nom
commissioned staff have been made:
Daniel j. Hogan, late Lieut.. 43rd U. S.
Colored Troops, has been appointed
sergeant of Co. NJ, vice Benjamin o.
Low, resigned.
William Donegan has been appointed
sergeant of Co. B. in place of Daniel
s. Mooney, transferred to Co. C, vice
Alexander Bellyille, resigned.
Burroughs We're granted Thursday
to: David McMillen to lewiston; AL
exander Bellvile to Boston; John
Cooney to Worcester and Everett w
Fuller 20 West Thornton, n. H.
The remains of the late George w
Allen have been sent to North Acton
Mass. for burial in the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Renew Discussion of Minimum
Wage for Clergymen and Leave
Matter to Commission of Laymen

Boston, April So.-Renewal of the dis
cussion of proposed minimum wage for
elergymen was the principal business set
for the final meetings of the diocesan
Episcopal convention today.
The discussion on the ministerial salary
question occupied nearly the entire fore
noon session. The convention finally vot-
ed to place the matter in the hands of
a commission of seven laymen to be APP
pointed by the bishop, the sentiment be-
ing that the question was one to be de-
cded by the lay memoirs.
Eight delegates to the primary synod
of the province of New England were
elected as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Refuse to Join
|. w. w. Strikers

Lawrence. Mass, April S0.-The
striking dye workers of the Pacific
mills who are affiliated with the Amer
lean Federation of Labor today re-
fused to join forces with the strikers
who are affiliated with the Industri-
al Workers of the World. An attempt
was made to bring this about upon
proposal from the Industrial Workers
of the World headquarters with the
idea that the strikers would stand a
better chance of winning their de-
mands for an increase from 15Ia to is
cent per hour If they united.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
MAYOR CURLEY DlSMISSES
OLD SOUTH CHURCH PLAN

Boston, April 3O-The proposal of
the corporation which controls the his
toric Old South church to have the
tower arcaded as a means of widening
the sidewalk on Washington street
was dismissed by Mayor Curley to-
day. He said he would not approve of
the expenditure of $4,000 or $1,000
which the corporation asked as pay
ment for concessions contained in all
tentative plans. Notwithstanding that
the money was to be used for educar
tlonal purposesi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Funeral of AIvah J. Towne

Rev. H. c. Turner, pastor of the
Methodist church, paid very deep
tribute to Mrs. Alvah j. Towne, at her
funeral services, which were held on
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
DIR. E. Z. Goodrich. Main street. Her
activity in the church and her almost
unlimited zeal for its welfare were
points in her character that endeared
her to many. The Eastern Star and
the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Methodist
church attended in a body, and many
floral. contributions were testimonies
of love and affection The pail bear
ers were DIR. ]. G. Towne, Dr. +. E.
Goodrich, Leslie Walker and Charles
Walker. Interment took place in the
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

Dean e. S. Rousmaniere, Rev. Alex-
ander Mann, Rev. Edward T. Sullivan
Rev. Ernest ]. Dennen, Charles @. Saun-
ders, Huntington Saville, j. Grafton Mis-
not and Charles H. Baldwin. =
The greater part of the afternoon ses-
sion was occupied with discussion OF
parish limits. Z
After considerable discussion resolve
recommending that the Episcopal churchs
es act with the Federation of Churches
which is composed of other Protestant
denominations, was withdrawn. Rev
DIR. Alexander Mann recommended that
the diocese continue its relations with
the federation through a general coms
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
RUSH WORK ON THE
QUINCY MUSTER FIELDS

Boston, April 30.-Army officers hur-
ried work today on the camp at Mer-
rymont park in Quincy for the mob
ilization of two or three regiments
of the regular Coast Artillery. The
survey of the camp has been complet-
ed and today plumbers were piping
the grounds 1t is expected that if the
mobilization takes place there will be
between 1000 and 5000 artillerymen in
the camp.
The camp is near the site of the ia
nous May Pole, which brought about
the expulsion of William Morton and
Anne Hutchinson from the Massachu-
sets colony nearly 800 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Want M'CALL TO
HEAD TICKET IN
MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford, Mass, April 30.-For-
mer Congressman Samuel W. Mccall
of Winchester to head the state tick
ct next fall, was the unanimous SEN
timent of 500 Bristol county Repub-
licans at an enthusiastic gathering at
Taunton tonight. Mr.. Mccall, who ad-
dressed the gathering, said II don't
think a man should. be coy, but ! do
think that the Republicans of Massa-
ehusetts should pick the man they
want and then he should yield to their
demands - srIe5r=5=If .szz#.a.t..
Former Attorney. General James
Swift of Fall River. disclaimed any
desire either 10 be a candidate for
governor or his former position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
ONLY HEW HAVEN
BOND ISSUE LEGAL
IN CONNECTICUT

Hartford, Conn, April 3O.-The state
bank commissioners today ruled that
of the three blocks of short time notes
just sold by the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford Railroad Co., only the
10000, 600 of New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad one-year per cent.
coupon notes are legal investment for
Connecticut savings banks. The 20,-
100000 New England Navigation Cos.
notes and the 100000 900 Harlem River
and Port Chester Cos. notes are de-
clared not to be legal investments for
the savings banks of this state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

by DR.. f. l.. Tozier-' of Waterville at
the Sisters Charity hospital, Water
Vile. The receipt was signed by Sis
ter Pauline.
A dollar bill, quarter, three dimes
and five cent piece were found in the
cash pocket of the coat. In the inside
breast pocket there was pay envelope
from the H. P. Cummings Construction
Co of Ware. Mass. to Ed Ross Riley.
There was also slip of paper bearing
several addresses.
Mr.. and Mrs Norris reported finding
the clothes to Sheriff Stevens and the
sheriff has the clothes in his possession
at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

Fire Prevention day was observed
Thursday in each of the grades at
Myrtle street by appropriate talks by
the teachers and pupils on causes and
prevention of fires. During the last
half of the afternoon the fire drill
was given, after which the pupils as
sembed in the hall where the follow
ing program was carried out: Reading
of the Governors Proclamation, lrae
McPhee; State Supt. Smiths letter,
Herman Vaughn; Causes of Fires,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
MANzANILLO NOT
FIRED UPON BY
U. S. WARSH|P

Washington, April S0.-The report from
Mexico City that the port of Manzanillo
on the Pacific coast had been lombard
ed by an American warship, was denied
at the White House today. Investiga-
ton disclosed that confiagration, said
to have been of incendiary origin, had
occurred there, but American forces had
nothing to do with it,
Referring to the Manzanillo report. Ad-
miral Towards message said:
"Unfounded. There was an incendiary
fire at Manzanillo. We were not even
there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

Students, friends and alumni of
waterville High school will gather In
Is hall Friday evening for the annu-
al Junior Promenade of the class of
1915. The Prom committee, which con-
sists of Bernard O'Donnell, Harold
Hersom, Elva Toward and Evyleen
Sea bury, has been working faithfully
to make the affair a success. The re-
ceiving line, which will include the
faculty and the class officers, will
form at o'clock. Dancing will begin
about $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Albion Blake Candidate to Legislature

Albion Blake of Oakland has been
entered for election at the June pri-
maries for representative to the Leg
islature from the Oakland. Sydney and
Belgrade class. Mr.. Blake is en-
ployed in the Durham Co. haberdash-
cry store in this city. He was gradu :
ated from Coburn in 1906. and from
Colby in 1911, and is a member OF
the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01
Fire Prevention Day Observed
By Grades of Schools Here

Willie Blunt; selection, Ethel Mason;
Ways of Preventing Fires" Abbott
Smith; Fire at Old Orchard" Miss
Curtis; Bangor Fire. Miss Laura g..
Hunt; THE Portland Fire of 1866,
Prin. Miss Kemp; song, America"
Similar programs, such as were rec
commended by Fire Insurance Commits
sioner Blunt, were carried out in all
the other schools. In some, of course,
there were slight deviations, but no
material change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-01

Colby girls took their first hand at
baseball Thursday and during the
warmer hours of midday played a
few innings of the national game on
the grounds in the rear of Foss hall.
One of the students of the mems d.
vision was persuaded to act as umpire,
so that there would be a strict adher-
ence to the rules. One team was COM
posed chiefly of Freshmen and the
other Of upper classmen. There was
no tally kept Of the score.