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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
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POUNDS TO Be
USED AS WAR
CALLS FOR IT
British House Of Com
mons Adjourns After
Voting to Provide the
n ew Oh an cellor Of
ExcheQuer with I'M
mense Sum

London. June 21.-do.10 P. M.).-The
House of Commons adjourned tonight
after unanimously giving first reading
to the bill providing the new chancellor
of the exchequer, Reginald Nick Jenna
with q blank check which may amount,
at a maximum, to one thousand million
pounds (s5. 600 600 ,000).
The vote of credit for ,00G pounds
sterling (s1,250, DOC, OGol passed last week
by the House simply authorized the gov
eminent TO spend that much for war pur-
poses, but did not provide for the manner
in which this sum should be raised. To-
nights enactment was in the form of q
resolution which empowers the govern
ment to raise not only the 250, 900 900
pounds now necessary to pay the cost
of the war at the rate of 100000 pounds
sterling daily for q limited period. but as
much more as may be needed.
The chancellor of the exchequer made
long explanation of the proposed loan
and, in closing, said that on the techni-
would be dangerous TO disclose the neces-
sity for not fixing any definite sum and
he added that the only figures he could
put in the bill was a maximum which
would cover all requirements of the new
loan, including provisions enabling the
subscribers TO previous war loans and
the holders of consols TO participate. This
maximum would not fall far short Of a
thousand million pounds sterling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Nine Miles from Lemberg

According TO the latest news from
the Austrian headquarters. the Teu-
tonic allies are now within nine miles
Of the limits of Lemberg
Considerable wonder is expressed by
the German military critics over the
Aust-o- German advance of the last
few days. They had expected the Rus
slams to make a firm stand along the
Grodek line. Instead, however, Grand
Duke Nicholas. the commander in
chief of the Russians, not only retired
quickly from this position, but evident
" recognizing his dangerous predica-
ment, also ordered the withdra wal Of
the Russian forces from south OF the
Dniester river -
An official Turkish report indicates
that there has been considerable actiy-
ity in the DardanelIes with an allied
battleships again ba1tering away al
the forts Of Seddul Bahr
In The West, Paris continues to re-
port French advances, especially il
the region of Arras. Here, il is assert
ed, progress has been made in the di.
rection Of Souchez and the capture Of
several trenches has brought the at
tackers near the northwest of the vii
lage. Further progress also is reported
in the Lorraine district and in the
Nosses, IN the later region the French
claim to have made an advance beyond
the cemetery at Metzeral, the loss OF
which town is now officially admitted
by Berlin.
England today turned its interest
from actual warfare TO the provision
Of sinews Of war, the House of Com
mons having provided the government
blank check, the size of which is tt
be limited only by the patriotism and
resources Of British investors.
The trial in Africa of General De
Wet, one Of the rebel leaders. has end.
ed ma verdict proclaining him guilty
Of treason. It is not expected, however.
that the death sentence will be inpos.
ed on him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER OF
MARY PHAGAN BEGINS LIFE Term

Atlanta, Ca June 21-With several hundred men and
boys camorng get the front gates of his country
home road which had been baricaded with
county policemen armed with shot Gov Saton called out
militia late tonight for protection Upon the arrival OF
four companies guardsmen which had been held
der arms rushed the in automobiles the Gov
ernor proclaimed martial law district extending half mile
distance of about quarter of mile either
side.
soldiers lined with fixed bayOnets to dsperse
the crowd stones bricks and bottles thrown at them
brick struck Arnold Parker the stomach and rendered
him unconscious short time. The Governor proclaimed
exactly ii O'Clock and by midnight the crowd
had virtually been dispersed. There firing.
Although officers prison farm would not dis
cuss learned from reliable here to-
night that guards duty has been increased
since Franks arrival
The Governor surrounded at his home by about
dozen friends nearly every of whom armed with
rife or pistol The unexpected arrival of member Of the
family dark of the front porch caused the Cover
nor himself hastily pick up large pistol
Atlanta Ca. June 21-Leo M. Frank whose death SEN
tence for murder of Mary Phagan committed to life
imprisonment early today by Gov Saton began his term at
the state prison farm later He will be known
Convict No. 965."
Officers secretly took Frank by train and automobile from
the Atlanta jail Medgeve and afterward Gov Sa
ton issued statement giving his for committing the
Frank to have been executed Frank
was delivered the state prison at 430 this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

Boston, June Edward Of a gener-
al increase in salary 10 approximately
1000 employees Of the Bay State Street
Railway Co, was announced tonight
nv the arbitration board which has
been considering the grievances of the
men. Wages of motormen and con-
ductors are to range from PAS to &c
cents per hour. A minimum wage OF
s2.25 cents & day is created for all 9TH
er employees and the hours of labor
Of this latter class are reduced from
SO to "a per hours weekly without loss
Of pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

under any form of government, or
who at that time resided in some for.
eign nation, and no lineal descendant
o. such person. shall be denied tn
right TO register and vote because of
his inability to SO read and write sec
tons Of such constitution"
In Maryland the clause was inserted
il laws governing elections in various
cities In 1908, it was inserted in the
law governing municipal elections in
the city Of Annapolis. II authorized
the registration as voters of all tax
PAYERS of the city assessed for at least
$500: all duly naturalized citizens. all
male children of naturalized citizens
- years Of age, and "all citizens, who
prior TO January I, 1868, were entitled
TO vote in the state of Maryland or
any other state Of the United States
PIT q state election. and the lawful ma e
descendants of any person who prior
TO January !, 1868, were entitled to
vote in the state of Maryland or n
any other state of the United States
al state election"
Various arguments were advanced
TO meet the attack that these clauses
violated the Fifteenth Amendment 10
the Constitution providing that the
right Of citizens of the United States
TO vote shall not be denied or abridged
by the United States or by any state
on account of race. color or previous
condition Of servitude."
Another line of argument was that
no f.la.ySaS s'Goyys. nv
''abridge" the right of negroes to vote,
as forbidden by the fifteenth Amend
ment, but it merely Disseminated
against them by allowing those not
negroes to vote without meeting the
qualifications imposed ostensibly upon
all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Public to Pay

Intimation that the arbitrators look
ed to the public eventually to pay for
the increased expense to the road was
contained in a paragraph of the re-
port, which followed discussion OF the
financial ability Of the Bay State Line
to increase wages.
1.-THE only escape from difficulties
which may mean hardship upon share
holders and inefficient service to the
public seems to be such an increase in
fares as the publ, service commission
may approve" the report said Eoun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Harvester Case

Washington, June 1.-THE Irterna-
tional Harvester case, foremost Of all
the governments antitrust prosecu-
tions now in the supreme court, was
re-opened today by the ordering Of d
new Argumen. at the fan term. begin
ming IN October.
Neither the government nor the
company had asked a re-hearing, the
court s action was d complete surprise
To attorneys for both sides and was
announced without explanation.
II was inferred, in some quarters,
that the court stands very close on the
case and desires re-arGument for its
own benefit; or that IN view Of the
prime Importance Of the case to the
Interpretation Of the Sherman law in
Il new light, re-arCument has been
ordered in the hope Of getting unani-
NOUS decision That was the situation
in the Standard Oil litigation. where
the court. II was assumed, stood very
close. and there was only one dissent.
Close observers Of the courts pro-
cedure, and the governments anti
trust proceedings, point out. too, that
q re-argument of the Harvester suit
may IlA Ne pt'tI utlcQ ptAcLSt VI tttt
MANY questions involved which have
not been raised III trust cases hereto
fore. and because many Of them come
within the purview Of the recently en-
acted trade commission and Clayton
.rjtIyslaws.
ease cannot now he tried before
the fall and probably not until the
winter months A decision has anxious
" been awaited IN business and dnau-
cial circles for months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Government
Loses Suit
To Forfeit
Land Grants

Washington, June 21-The govern
.nent today lost its suit in the supreme
court TO forfeit the unsold portion OF
the Oregon and California railroad
land grant amounting 10 some 300 oo(
acres and valued al more than $50, oo0.'
GOO.
The railroad company was enJolned
however. from future sales in violation
0f the conditions of the grant, unit
Congress has reasonable time TO act.
The Government suit to have
the Federal courts declare forfeited
TO the United States the unsold
portion of the public lands grant
ed TO the Oregon and California Railroad
Company TO aid in the roads construction
called in to question title TO more than
900. DOC acres of western Oregon lano
valued at approximately s50,ooo,O0o.
The suit was instituted in accordance
with resolution of Congress in the Fed
eral District Court OF Oregon, on Sept. 4
1905. The Government claimed that the
railroad had forfeited its rights by haV-
Ing violated q provision which required
il TO sell in not more than l6o-acre tracts
for not more than $3.50 an acre, and only
to actual settlers. The Government
sought to prove that the company had
sold in large tracts TO timber companies
a. more than $3.50 an acre, and had
adopted q policy to sell no more to any
purchaser for the time being.
The railroad commended that the provl-
.ion was not effective, because the lands
we're unfit for settlement and further
tho- hn
stopped from raising the question of for
feature because of long acquiescence IT
the sompanys disregard Of the selling
provision.
Ahout 65 persons who went upon the
leA,. and claimed 10 be actual settlers
within the meaning OF the law, brought
g cross complaint, asking that the rail-
road company be held 70 be trustee for
actual settlers and required 10 sell TO
them. Some 5000 persons who have not
zone upon the land to make settlements
hur who have applied to the railroad
company to purchase l60 acres interviewed
with a petition that the company be re
nuired. as trustee, TO convey lands 10
them.
The state of Oregon interviewed with
Tho claim that the state levied nearly
half a million dollars taxes year on the
lands and asked that the lands not be
forfeited to the government, in which
case the taxes might be lost, but that
the railroad be required to sell them for
the benefit Of the Government
The Union Trust Company Of New
York, trustee under mortgage given
m the land to secure s2o,ooo.ooo OF bonds
used In building the railroad, also In
1erveneo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
LaCkawanna Case

Washington. June 21.-A contract by
which the Delaware, Lackawanna 6,
Western Railroad Co. sold in 1909 the
annual output Of 1000, 000 tons from
Its anthracite coal mines 10 the Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western Coal
Co, which it had just organized. was
annulled today by the supreme court
as violation both Of the commodi-
ties clause of the Hepburn rate law,
and Of the Sherman antitrust law.
Justice Lamar announced the court s
unanimous decision, which directed
the lower court. the Federal district
court IN New Jersey 10 enioin the
railroad from Transporting coal under
the provisions of the contract The
court specifically preserved 10 the gov
eminent right to proceed in a new
suit against the railroad to test the
latter's right to purchase coal for sale.
Government Triumph
The decision was hailed by govern
ment officials as a great victory. like
iy to have an important bearing on
the fight which has been waged for
years 10 break up the so-called Hard
coal trust. Attorneys conversant with
Interstate commerce affairs wondered
too whether the decision would af-
Il ne Interstate commerce commits
ruling on various phases of the
anthracite coal business ura ~cs-
LEGATION for months by thu
The mere organization o. coal
company by the railroad was NOT dis
approved by the court. Justice Lamar
saying that it was natural, if not nee
essary, after the passage of the COM
modities clause law, for the road 10
organize a corporation TO supply coal
which the public demanded He said
II was not illegal for the stockholders
IF the railroad 10 take stock in the
coal company but added that where
TWO companies, one Of which was or
ganiZed ny another, with common
stockholders as d rule and the officers
Of one, 10 q large degree, officers of
the other. made contracts which af-
fected the interest Of minority stock
holders or Of third persons or of the
public, the fact Of their unity of man
agement had TO he considered in test
ing the good faith Of the transa ction
Considering the nature Of the con :
tract made, together with this unity OF
management, the court held that both
the commodities clause and the Sher-
man law had been violated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Arbitration Board Decides Wages to Range
from 24.5 to 80 Cents Per Hour-A Minimum
Wage of 1925 a Day for All Other Employees

sci for the men had contended that
the financial condition Of the company
should not affect the mems rights to
fair wage"
The report of the board provides for
a retroactive increase Of one-haf a
cent an hour for blue uniformed men
conductors and motormen) dating
from Oct. last to be succeeded on
Oct. / next by the following gradual
ed scale:
First six months M.5 cents per hour.
Second six months Is cents per hour.
Second year &c cents per hour.
Third year q cents per hour.
Fourth year 2S cents per hour.
Fifth year 90 cents per hour.
Sixth year and thereafter 80 cents per
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
AUSTRO=GERMANS
ARE AT GATES OF
CITY OF LEMBER(
Reported Fighting East Of Galician Capital and
Believed They Will Experience Little Diff
Guilty in Investment

London, June 21-10.54 P. M-Rawa
Ruska. according to a Berlin report,
is the latest Russian position in Ga
licia to fall into the hands of Austro-
Germans, and as the Teutons also are
reported to be fighting east of this
town, the investment of Lemberg must
be so nearly complete that the Rus
slams either must withdraw from the
Galician capital or leave a portion Of
the forces there 10 be besieged
The German General Won Macken-
zen is reported 10 have seized the rail-
way connecting Rawa Ruska with
Lemberg, thus cutting off the retreat
northward Of the Russians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

their demonstrations had resulted in
calling out two-thirds of the police
force and an order followed closing ali
nearby saloons and clubs where liq-
our could be obtained. The governor
went fully into details Of why he COM
initiated the sentence in his $4,000
word statement. He said his decision
may mean that / must live in OBJ
security the rest of my days, but !
would rather be blowing in field than
to feel that for the rest of my life
had that mans life on my hands"
Removal Of Prisoner
Frank did not know until few min
utes before he started the ride to Mill
edgville that he was to leave his cell last
night. His heavy, distinctive eyeglasses
were removed, he wore SLOUGH and the
few persons at the railway station did
not recognize the prisoner. However, his
identity became known when the train
Continued on Page 12-Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
In Annapolis MARYLAND

The grandfather clause" in the An
napolis- Maryland election statute was
annulled as unconstitutional today by
the supreme court.
Chief Justice White announced the
decision, holding that il was viola
ton of the 10Th amendment to select
an arbitrary date such as 1866 in fix
ing the qualification Of voters. The de-
cision is believed to reach ''grandfa-
Their clause" elections in many South
ern states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
The "Grandfather Clause

For more than 15 years the Grand
father Clause" has been inserted in
Constitutions Of southern states. The
most popular form has been TO exempt
from educational and property tests for
voting those who could vote in 1866,
1867 or 1868, thus leaving the tests TO
apply to those who did not vote I
those dates.
The Oklahoma grandfather clause
provides that no person shall be reg.
istered as an elector in this state. Or
be allowed to vote in any election
herein unless he be able to read and
write any section Of the constitution
of the State of Oklahoma, but no per-
son who was, on January 1, 1866, or at
any time prior thereto, entitled to vote
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
READY TO STRIKE
ON SHORE LINE

Norwich. Ct, June IA strike Of 400
trolleymen on the Shore Line Electric
Railway is regarded as imminent. The
board of the Trolleymen-s Union today
notified the read that the strike vote re-
Gently taken had been counted and was
favorable for strike until the wages
were increased. The road announced lat
or ii would refuse to make any change In
the wage system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
GEN. De WET
FOUND GUILTY
OF TREASON

Bloemfontein. Union Of South AZ
RIGA. June q, via London 5.S2 P. M
General Christian Dewet. one of the
leaders of the South African rebellion
against the British government, was
today found guilty Of treason on
eight counts Sentence was deferred
until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Grandfather
Clause Lost
In the South
By Decision

Washington, June 21-The Oklahoma
constitutional grandfather clause" re
strictins the Negro vote, was today
annullcd as Unconstitutional by the su-
preme court.
The court held that Oklahoma had
not meant 10 provide q literacy test for
its voters, If the restriction as 10 those
qualified 10 vote in 1866 was Illegal,
and hence struck down that test. al
though holding that standing alone
such test was constitutional
The decision was unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Supreme Court Action on
Important Cases Before
Adjourning Until October

Lackawanna Contract Selling Coal Is AnnulIed
as Violation Of Hepburn Rate and Antitrust
Laws-International Harvester Prosecution
Re-opened to Surprise of Attorneys on Both
Sides-Review Grant ed in the Convictions of
Caminetti and Diggs-Other Decisions in the
Land Grant Suits in Oregon and California,
and on Illinois Pure Food Law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Supreme Court
Adjourns Monday
Until Next October

Washington, June 21.-The ST.
prene court adjourned today for
the summer without deciding the
International Harvester, Oreeo
minimum wage and other important
cases pending. It will not meet
again until October
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
MAI. LUMSDEN
OF ROYAL CORPS
KILLED FLYING

London. June g.-(5.O3 P. M).-Major
Lumsden of the Royal Army Flying
Corps was killed this afternoon while fly
ing over the Brooklands aviation course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Governors Statement

When il became known in Atlanta
crowds began TO gather on down town
street corners Within three hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
REVIEW CASES
OF CAMINETTI
AND OF DIGGS

Washington, June 21.-Reversing its
own action of week ago, the supreme
lcentinued IN Pane 1o-Celumn u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
GENERAL INCREASE IN SALARY TO 1000
employees OF BAY STATE RAILWAY CO.
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS TODAY

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Showers Tuesday; warmer in
interior; Wednesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
COOL
STRAWS

CHOICE STRAW HATS-The cool
est creations that the best makers
know how to produce. The middle
aged mans conservative hat and the
young fellows hat sweetness.
NEW braids. NEW blocks and
NEW trimmings. Every hat reason
ably priced.
We would like to have you see our
s1.0D Straw Hats. the best straw hat
value ever offered for the money.
FOR THE LApIES-Panama Hats
in the latest New York styles with
smart hat bands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
TROOPS
PROTECT HOME
OF GOV. SLAT0N

Executive Who COMMITTED Sentence of Leo M.
Frank Proclaims Martial Law About His
Property and Calls on National Guard Com
panies to Disperse 700 Men and Boys on Es-
tate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston. June I.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday unsettled. prob
ably showers; Wednesday fair; light
south winds becoming westerly
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