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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
CALL MEETING
OF REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL COM,

Washington, May IA call for meet
ing of the Republican national commit.
tee June ! at Chicago to consider con.
tested seats in the national convention
and other pre-convention business was is.
sued here today by Secretary James B
Reynolds. The committee is expected tc
hold daily sessions until the convention
opens June Z. The headquarters of the
national committee will be opened tomor-
row at the Coliseum at Chicago. Secre-
tary Reynolds left for Chicago tonight
with his entire force and committee rec
ord. Chairman Hilles plans to go to New
York from Chicago a week later
When the national committee gathers
to settle contests a marked contrast to
its work just before the 1912 contest will
be presented. Four years ago several
hundred seats were contested. This year
only A so far are involved, including the
entire delegations from Georgia and
Louisiana. Instead of the decision Of the
national committee in the contests hav-
ing a direct bearing on the selection of
the nominee. this year more than a ma
iority of the delegates will have been
elected at primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. Frank w.
Mckee
The picture program for Monda y
evening will be "Chldren of Eve" a
five-part Kleine- Edison production,
with Viola Dana in the stellar role.
Cutler Post. No. s, G.. A. r., will hold
its regular meeting this Monday eve
ming and all members should be pres
Cnt.
Tiffany Camp extends cordial invi-
tation to all Spanish War soldiers to
unite with them in observing Memoria
day exercises at the Branch on May 50.
John Eurns reported Saturday from
a fGrlough passed with relatives i'll
Fall River.
JlmeS II Ccnlan returned Saturday
from a pass to Boston. where he was
called on account Of illness of rel
ative.
John f.. Carroll of East Dedham, late
Go. f.. 18th Inf, was Saturday taken
up 7. A. p, awaiting re-admission.
The first open-air Sunday corcert
was larely attgended and enjoyed by
all The trumpet solo, ''Honeysuckle
Polka was rendered by Paul Dros-
sci in . very able and pleasant man
ner.
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Yale TRACK men
Get BIG SCORE
over HARVARD

Boston, Mass, May 4.-Captain Wesley
Oilers Yale track team, having in mind
Harvard's penchant for securing football
victories by the greatest possible total of
points, applied that idea to yesterday s
Harvard-Yale dual track meet. and while
it gave the Ellis the victory by the one
sided score of 63 1-3 to 40 % points, it
robbed the spectators of what promised
to prove one of the greatest middle dis
lance races in track history.
Mile run-Won by J. w. Overtone. Yale;
second. r. d. Campbell, Harvard; third,
II. J, q. Putnam, Yale Time, Am. ojs.
Points, Yale G. Harvard g.
4i0-yard dash-Won by W. Wilcox, Jr.,
Harvard; second. r r. Pennypacker,
Harvard: third j. l.. Davis, Yale. Time,
80 i-5s Points, Harvard 9. Yale :.
12o-yard hurdles-Won by J. Y. Farwell
Yale; second. +. l.. Davis, Yale; third, J.
j. Offutt, Yale. Time. 10 los. Points,
Yale To- Harvard 9.
Shotput--Wo by j. NJ Braden, Yale.
distance. Aft. lin: second. A. A. Ly-
man, Harvard distance, Aft. 114in:
third, H. Schmidt. Yale. distance, 3Sft.
lin. Points. Yale Il. Harvard II.
loo-yard dash--Won by +. A. Tesch-
ner Harvard: second, II. |. TreadWay,
Yale: third. H. Berg. Jr.. Yale. Time,
. 4-5s.. equalling meet record made by
w. a. Schick Of Harvard in 1902.
Points, Yale "A. Harvard 10.
Half-mile run-Won by w. j. Bins
ham, Harvard: second, \. o. Barker,
Yale; third A. Riddle, Harvard Time,
I'm. 81 2-5s Points, Yale 80, Har-
ward -.
High jump-Won by W. NJ. Oler,
Yale height, SIT. second. j. O. john
ston. Harvard. height SIT. lin: third,
G. c. Clifford, Yale, height, 5ft. sin.
Points, Yale 81, Harvard "a.
Broad jump-Won by +. NJ. Hamp-
ton, Yale. distance, 2Sft. 81 in: second
w. NJ. Oler, Jr.. Yale. distance, eft,
S12in.; third. G. f. Nichols, Yale, dis
lance, Gift, II in. Points, Yale 40, Har-
ward "a.
Hammer throw-Won by W. T. Brown,
Yale, distance 131ft. shin; second, f. r.
Roberts, Harvard, distance left: third,
]. P. Walden, Yale. distance 125ft. sin.
Points, Yale 46. Harvard 26.
Two-mile run-Won by j. w. Overton,
Yale; second, f. II. Davidson, Harvard
third, G A. King. Harvard. Time, 9m.
81 2-5s. Points, Yale 81. Harvard 90
Pole Vault-Tie between G. G. Haydock,
Harvard, II. S Buck, Yale. and J. ID.
Nagel, Yale, at EFT. Gin. Points, Yale
Sc 1-3, Harvard 81 2-3.
220-yard dash-Won by f. A. r. Tesch-
ner. Harvard; second, H. l. Treadway,
Yale; third. w. Wilcox. Jr., Harvard.
Time - pnjptc Eala .
ward 81 %.
2a-yard hurdles-Won by j. V. Farwell,
Yale; second, F. r. Allen, Harvard third
A. L. Rowse, Harvard Time n 4-5s.
Points, Yale GO 1-3, Harvard 40 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
Social Club Meetings

The Deborahs will meet Monday af-
ternoon with Miss Hattie Holmes,
Court street.
Unity Club will meet at 100 Monday
evening at the home Of the president,
Mrs. H. w. True. Elm street.
The Young Woman's League will
meet Tuesday with Mrs. John V. Lane,
at Hammond's Grove. Members will
take the 10 o'clock car or - o'clock
car if pleasant-if not they will go
Wednesday. All members Of the league
are cordially invited.
The Murray Alliance will meet at
2.3O Monday afternoon with Mrs. e. c..
Genthner and Mrs. Fred Rand, II
Chapel street.
Susanna Wesley Society will meet
at rs Monday evening at the Green
street Methodist church vestry.
The Drexels will meet at 730 Mon
day evening with Mrs Martin Fox,
State street. This meeting concludes
the years series and all members are
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15

IMAM $1,000 passing a given point
within an hour. When the first division
disbanded after walking the full length
OF lower Fifth avenue to 57th street,
the mayor, accompanied by Gen. Wood,
and Rear Admiral Nathaniel Usher, in
command of the New York navy yard,
left their carriages and took seats in
the reviewing stand. Except for an
hour for luncheon. they remained un-
til the parade was over.
Gov. Whitman Views Parade
Gov. Whitman, who viewed the DEM
onstration from flag draped balcony
of the Union League Club, declared it
was the most remarkable example of
patriotism and civic pride he ever had
v ltnessed.
With few exceptions. the marchers
carried small American flags Most of
them also wore buttonhole emblems.
At frequent intervals came one of the
200 bands. and the musicians were the
only ones in the civic divisions who
wore uniforms.
Mrs. Roosevelt in the Line
The women's division estimated at
'N'"| oouV anu OUUu, DtSdIl W appear
before the reviewing stand at o'clock.
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Jr. and Mrs J. Bor-
Gen Hartman were among those in
line.
Following were the national guardsmen
who began filing past the stand at
O'Clock. Roars of cheers greeted the mi-
litamen as they marched by silently and
impressively.
Every guard unit in the city was or
dered out in service uniform and in
heavy marching order to show New
Workers how they would appear if they
actually were answering call to the
colors. All branches of the service were
represented and it was the first time
since the Hudson-Fulton celebration that
all the militia of the city had turned out.
The new armored motor battery, the
first thus far acquired by any national
guard organization in the country, was
greeted with cheers all along the line of
march. There were seven regiments of
infantry. three of coast artillery, a part
of the LIST Cavalry, batteries of field ar
tillery, the signal corps, engineers and
motor car battery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
BRYAN BELIEVES WILSON CAN
WIN IF HE PLAYS TO PEACE
ELEMENTS OF BOTH PARTIES

,..co,r Neb.. May 14.-In a signed
.-,,cls published Saturday William
,.,,incs Bryan declares that the Dem
.,.,ic marty must, in order to win the
ling campaign, move toward peace
"A thereby capture the peace" ele-
~, in the Republican party. He be-
",s his article by quoting from Chi
20 revspaper's editorial in which Mr..
r.,rson Is called a minority President.
tho, he received fewer votes than
,oossyelt and Taft combined. and says
-. democrats must face the fact that
,ri,ed Republican party will enter
,te campaign with a popular majority
n l3"o"oo votes.
Continuing. he says:
no tho normal Republican advan-
..,c must be added the disaffection
.,,ong German and Irish Democrats.
u,bo,lt attempting to decide whether
-. President was wise or unWlSe in
,sLine the course that alienated them,
"a ,,ar,y is confronted with the fact
ha, This alienation Will cost it a large
.,,nher If votes-enou2h TO defeat the
oar,y in several close states.
From what source can We draw the
,,rber Of recruits necessary to give the
,,r+y fghting chance? From one source
I'D from one source only, namely. the
ossre elenen, of the Republican party.
,ye cannot draw votes from the war Gle
rnent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
Lewis Macord

The death of Lewis Macord, sergeant
of Home Co. l.. occurred in the hos
pital here Sunday morning. He was
born in Newark, y. j., May l, 1912. He
enlisted in Co. A, 9Th Ind. Inf. Aug
rs, 1861. and was discharged Oct. l.
1862. He again enlisted in Co. d, lie
\. Y. Inf. Nov. s, 1862, and was dis
charged Oct. "a, 1868. He next enlist
ed as first lieutenant of Co. d. S1th
Corps D'Afrique Inf, Oct. "a. 1868, and
was discharged Sept 10, 1864. He was
admitted to the Home from New York
City. Feb. %, 1897. He was for a time
clerk in the Home store also a men,
Der of the Council Of Administration,
Deceased Members Effects. He was
very prominent in Grand Army work
in New York City before coming to the
Branch and also while out on furlough.
He had delivered many a talk to Sons
of Veterans Camps, schools. etc, on
soldier life and grand Army work.
Two married daughters, who reside
in Brooklyn, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
FIRE DESTROYS
WHITE MOUNTAIN
SUMMER HOTELS

North Conway, n. H, May 14.-An
estimate places the losses from the fire
which destroyed the Moat View
House. corner of kearsarge and Me-
chanic streets, and two other hourse,
late Thursday night, at $4,000. The
fire started about II o'clock in the
dwelling house of Clarence Hartman,
and communicated with other buildi-
ings, the high wind, which was then
blowing at about 60 miles, carrying
the sparks and embers in many direc-
tons Besides the Hartman house,
the fire destroyed the home of Charles
Tibbetts. A house directly opposite the
Moat View House was saved, although
this was only by dint of hard effort on
the part of the volunteer fire fighters.
The Moat View House was a we'll
known summer place and was to be
opened soon for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15

them. Naturally. he said. this could
not be effective when q death sentence
was carried out, but in virtually every
instance so far, he declared, the pris-
oners sentenced to capital punishment
had admitted their guilt
No Wish for Secrecy
There was no desire on the part of
the military. the adjutant general said,
to screen the proceedings Of the courts
from public view, and the military au-
thorities felt entirely assured that
their acts would bear the closest scrut-
my. Some cases may have arisen, he
admitted, where military officers Of
Junior rank had exceeded their pow
ers. and these cases were undergoing
investigation, especially the case Of the
death OF F. Sheehy Skeffington. The
officer connected with this case was
Immediately placed under arrest by
General Maxwell. commanding the
British forces, the adjutant general
added with a view to officers trial by
court martial in the event that the
facts justified such a procedure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
EASEMENT TRIAL
PR EP ARATIONS
SEES. FRIENDS

London, May 14.-According to Rel
nolds' Weekly, Sir Roger Easement re-
ceived three friends in the Tower yes
terday and discussed his case with
them for nearly an hour. Sir Roger is
in much better health than a fortnight
ago. He has been permitted to read
and has taken regular exercise. 1t is
understood that the case Of the pros
ecution against Sir Roger will last
four or five days. The prisoner will be
conveyed secretly to the police court
and there will be no opportunity OF
seeing him unless admission to the
court is gained, which will be most diff
ficult. as there are accommodations for
only so SPECTATORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
POINTS TO DEARTH OF NEWS
RELATING TO IRISH SIDE OF
REBELLION WAS NOT IN Vain"

Lowell Mass, May 14.-Ireland in
!, 'e'iion was declared to be a vital
Nv" at The British Empire in an ad
s'ess oy Joseph +. O'Connell, a former
~ "s.essman, at meeting of Friends
- '''sn Freedom tonight. Mr.. Asuuith,
ne asserted would never have left his
rOs' u duty in LONDON at this time
, I"'ess the condition of affairs in Ire
l ahu was very desperate from the Eng
now. should be borne in mind" he
S ls, that no news comes out of
. .s,aha telling the Irish version of the
,bo : he censored cable is silent. but
,ok. lew pictures of scenes in Dublin
,b,. auriEg the last two weeks tell us
r moo. me frightful destruction made
Irish satS TO quell the uprising of the
yio,;. people carries with it the con-
sre., .n mat the revolution has been
No se and more far-reaching than
nave been permitted to know
70 -. This generation may vet live
vain mat this uprising was not in
al On the part of the Irish leaders !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15

Ihere is peace element in the Re-
for Henry Ford in Michigan, Nebraska
ana other states. This is the only element
to which the Democratic party can ap-
peal, and to appeal to this element it
Will be necessary to do more than has vet
been done. If any considerable number
of Republicans felt friendly to the Presi.
dent they would have shown it by writ
ing his name in as their choice when
they expressed themselves at the prima-
ry.
IF this element is to be conciliated
1t must be done by move toward
peace. The opportunity is here. The
German government, in accepting this
governments position. in the subma-
rlne controversy, gives as one of it's
reasons for doing so it's unwillingness
to be responsible for extending or
spreading the war 1t refers to the
fact that it has twice expressed a de-
sire to consider terms of peace The
way is open. Will TIE President take
advantage of the opportunity. Failure
to secure would bring no humiliation,
While success would be Of tremendous
advantage to him politically, as we'll as
blessing to this country and the
all the advantage the Republican par
ty now has and make the race on the
record of peacemaker. Will he give
voice to worlds conscience-to hu-
manitys hope"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
OFFER 100000
|. IN PRIZES FOR A
FLIGHT ACROSS
UNITED STATES

New York. May IA trans CONT.
mental aeroplane competition for which
prizes aggregating 100000 probably
will be offered. has teen decided upon
by the Aero Club of America, it was
announced tonight. The plan, which
has for its object, il was stated, the
development of the aerial defence Of
the country, was suggested by Ralph
Pulitzer of this city, who has donated
trophy for annual competition.
In letter to the club, Mr.. Pulitzer
declared that ''it seems the irony of
fate that the country of Langley, the
Wrights, Curtiss and other pioneers
who may be said to have given the
world wings, lags last where it ought
to be first"
The route for the trans continental
fight and the date will be announced
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
FORT WILLIAMS
SOLDIER WRITES
NOTE; SUICIDE

Portland. Me-. March 14.-Rather than
was exceedingly fond. John futile of the
seth Co, Coast Artillery Corps, stationed
at Fort Williams in Portland harbor,
shot himself through the heart as he lay
in bed DIT a local hotel at 430 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. futile was found dead
by Mr.. Noble, proprietor of the hotel,
after he had been notified by man in
the next room that he heard a shot fired.
1t was discovered that the bullet from
large army revolver had penetrated the
heart and had gone through the bed
clothes and had been imbedded in the
floor.
According to the proprietor Of the
hotel, futile hired a room at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning and spent the
most of the day singing and playing
with several vaudeville actors stay
ing there. In the middle Of the after
noon, he talked for 10 or 20 minutes
with some one over the telephone. then
went to his room and got into the bed.
1t was learned at the fort last night
that futile claimed residence in
Knoxville, Tenn, and that he had en-
listed at Columbus barracks, Ohio, IS
months ago. He has been with the
S9th Co. at Fort Williams for about
one year. 1t was also rumored at the
fort that he had wife and one child
in Knoxville, but this rumor is not CIV
en- credence, according to the contents
of the note. Tuttle's body was taken
to the rooms of Lombard. the under
taker. in South Portland. where it will
await identification by his relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
PLANNING NEW
ORGANIZATION
BORDER PATROL

San Antonio, Tex. May H.-Major Gen
eral Frederick Funston began today the
consideration of a plan for the reorgan-
ization of the border patrol. Having I'M
der his direct control almost $1,000 men,
he outlined to his staff a redistribution
of forces that he believed would guaran-
tee the protection of American residents
from Mexican raiders. Already forces at
border stations have been strengthened
and it was indicated today that before
the end of the week the greater part OF
the regular troops and militia that have
been sent into the three border states
would be prepared and in position for
service along the border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
ENGLAND REj0|CES IN EXISTING
ARBITRATION treaty WITH j. S.

London. May 1.-THE interview with
James w. Gerard, the American am
bassador to Germany, published in the
Koelnische Volks Zeitung last Friday,
dealing with Secretary of State Lans-
ing's statement made after President
Wilson's last note to Germany had been
dispatched and dealing with the existing
arbitration treaty between the United
States and Great Britain, is attracting
wide interest in London. The treaty was
ratified in the early days of the war, al
most unnoticed by the British public,
which is now only beginning to realize
it's potential Importance. especially cou-
pied with the fact that similar treaties
We're enacted between the United States
and the other Entente Powers. but not
between the United States and Germany.
The English papers, commenting on Mr..
Gerard's statement and the German press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15
LARGE FOREST
AREA FIRE SWEPT,
WITH $4,000 LOSS

Brownfield, Me, May 14.--Ahout 800
acres Of forest land We're burned over
in this town Thursday and Friday, the
loss in the young timber growth de-
stroyed being estimated at between
$4,000 and $4,000 The territory swept
was principally on the Mellon farm,
which was formerly the town poor
house property. So far as coSld be
learned no buildings were burned. al
though farm buildings were threaten
ed in the progress of the flames.
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SHORT SKIRTS TO
REMAIN IN STYLE

Cincinnati. Ohio, May l4.-Short
skirts will continue to be Worn next
fall. according to tho report of the
style committee of the National Cloak,
Suit & Skirt Manufacturers Associa-
ton adopted at the annual convention
here Saturday. In connection with the
short skirt the report says:
Its smartneSs and youthful appear
ance make its popularity universal"
According to the report the fall suits
will consist of three varieties. the plal
tailored type. the sport type and the
more dressy variety.
Trimmings will b. diversified. Fur
edgings, fur collars, velvets, tailor
braids and embroidery will be most
prominently used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-15

comment on It, give full details of the
terms of the treaty and of the personne
of the so-ca1led permanent peace com
mission to administer it. The Graphic
in long editorial headed Our Friend
ship with America" says:
1.-TWO important facts stand out The
first Is that should any incident occur tc
antagonize America and England the two
nations could not come to blows, If al
all. until cooling off period for an in
quiry which might last a year. The sec
ond is that America could not join Ger
many and fight against us until SINH
lar course of inquiring into the subject OF
the dispute between ourselves and Ameri
ca had expired. though on the other hanc
she could join the Allies without any de
lay as far as treaty restrictions are con.
cerned. The treaty touches most useful,
the Psychology of war;
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GIGANTIC PREPAREDNESS
DEMONSTRATION AR0uSES
SLEEPING PATRIOTIC SPIRIT
New Workers Represen ting All Walks of Life March
IL Hours Past Enormous Cheering Crowds Maj
Gen'l Wood Re views Parade

New York. May li-New York express
sd It's attitude on the question of nation
al preparedness Saturday by holding the
greatest civic parade in the history of
the country A host of men and women,
estimated al more than 15o,oO, represent
ing an walks Of life in the nations me-
iropols marked for II hours. % abreast
behind bands playing patriotic airs
through hag -bedecked streets lined with
hundreds OF thousands of cheering spec
'stors All the professions and trades
which make up the complex life of the
city We're represented.
IN ono division were the street sweep
frs ~ their uniforms Of white, while in
another were the dignitied justices of the
supreme court of New York. There also
were the clergy-nearly 2o0 representing
every denomination in the nations great
est city. Lawyers. physicians, trained
nurses veterans of the Spanish American
war. all were in line But the most pop
Mar division was made up of the city's
~" national MISUNDERSTANDING. cav
airy and artillery-who brought up the
rear
"A National Awakening"
This declared Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood in command of the department
Of the East, who reviewed the parade,
"Sithe greatest argument America has
ever known in favor of preparedness
against elements that are at present
unknown. Every profession is repre-
sented by its best--by men whose du-
lies bring them in touch with the af-
fairs of state. The same applies to the
various trades. 1t shows an interest IN
Preparedness that amounts to a ma
'onal awakening. That is what we
need. 1t shows that the time has come
70 do something in the matter of ma
tonal PREPARATION
Tho great civil army began marching
Al $50 o'clock and the last of them
mad not passed the reviewing stand in
Madison square until $50 o'clock that
1lgf'' The mammoth pageant began
susplclously. Just as Mayor John p
Mitchell and party of municipal Of
Aclas left the City hall the head of
me first division an aeroplane appear
gu above lower Broadway and lowered
around the great skyscrapers
lie paraders marched rapidly, more
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MAINE COLLEGES
! WEEKS SCHEDULE

In Maine College baseball ranks this
week, games of Importance are sched-
uled On Wednesday Bowdoin and
Maine clash at Bruins wick while Bates
and Colby are playing at Waterville.
on Thursday Maine and Colby play
at Waterville. Bates and Tufts are
scheduled for All engagement in Lewis
ton the same day. Next Saturday Bow
dom and Tufts are due to meet at
Modford. Mass, Maine and Colby are
scheduled for clash at Waterville
and Bates is billed to meet New Hamp-
shire state College at Lewiston.