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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-25

Everybody admits that We need
a hospital but who is going to help
II, get it? Somebody will have 10
take the lead
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-25

Lancaster needs the creamery
routes, and Lancaster should have
t. am
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-25

Plant less cotton and more food
s-Iffs if you want to be prosperous
THIS year
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-25

\ bottle of DR.. Caldwells Syrup
home for use when needed. A trial
bottle, free OF charge, can be OBJ
tained by writing to DR.. w. b. Cald-
well. Asa Washington ST.. Monticello,
Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
OF BAD EFFECT
ON POLITICAL
CONDITIONS

Shanghai, China, June 6.-The opinion
was expressed here today that the death
of Yuan Shi Kai might have an unfortu-
nate effect on political conditions and
that 1t was most inopportune for the
southerners. Negotiations were on the eve
of successful completion on the basis Of
the retirement of Yuan Sh Kai in favor
Of Ii Yuan Hung and the formation of a
coalition cabinet in which the southern
ers expect to obtain A predominatng po-
sition. The southerners were to guar
antee the safety of Yuan Shi kai and his
monarchist partisans.
The death OF the President which un-
der the constitution will result in the sue
cession of Ii Yuan Hung. robs the south
erners of all grounds of hostility to the
north, but 1t also leaves them nothing
with which to bargain for power. Pre-
mer Tuin Chi Jul. supported by the
troops may be able TO set UP a quasi
military government in which the south
erners if represented at all will he In the
minority.
Chang soulin. governor Of Moukden
province, and the former Manchu general
Chang Sun. will make an attempt to rein
state the Manchu dynasty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07

When Uncle Sans second punitive
expedition was sent in pursuit of the
Mexican bandits who raided Glenn
Springs, Tex. Major George T. Lang.
horne of the Eighth cavalry was
placed in charge of the flying squadron
that acted as advance guard to Colonel
Sibley's forces. Major Langhorne is
an officer with an enviable record In
the cavalry arm. He was attached to
the war college at Washington, when
about three years ago he was sent to
Berlin as military attache of the Unit.
ed States embassy. When the war
broke out he went to the front as q
military observer with one of the
kaiser's armies.
While acting in this capacity Major
Langhorne received unusual considera.
ton by the German authorities, it Is
said, and got more opportunities to Oh.
serve the German operations than any
other foreign military attache. His
sudden recall to the United States In
March of last year caused somewhat
Of a sensation.
Major Langhorne is native of Ken.
lucky. but was reared in Virginia
Lynchburg was hi. home until he went
to the Virginia Military institute. He
was appointed to West Point in 1SS;
at the age of eighteen. He received
rapid promotions in the cadet bat
TALON, becoming first captain of that
organization. He was graduated ir
1889 and was made a second lieutenant
In the Fifth cavalry. For some years
he saw service on the frontier. and
when the Spanish war broke out he
was appointed a captain of volunteers
subsequently becoming major. He was
promoted to a captaincy in the regular
establishment in 1901 and received his
majors commission in September
1912. He commands the First bat
TALON of the Eighth cavalry, recently
stationed at Fort Bliss, Tex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
REPUBLICANS TO ABANDON
0vERTURES TO PR0CRESSIvES
AND FIGHT independently
Situation Precpated by Conference Between Bora and Per-
knParty Cannot Be Expected Descend to Barering of
Dignity and IndependenceBorah Believes Hughes Will Be
Nominated
The trend of senti- Col. Roosevelt.

Chicago, June 6-The trend of senti-
ment among the regular Republican lead
ers turned late tonight toward a move
ment looking to abandonment of overtures
TO the Progressives on the ground that
it is apparent the latter are not open TO
any suggestions of compromise that would
eliminate Col Roosevelt from considera-
ton.
This situation was preciptated by a
late conference between Senator Borah
and George W. Perkins. The senator was
among those who had hoped that the two
factions could unite a candidate, but
when he left Mr.. Perkins he said he was
now convinced that the Republicans
would not be able to make A selection
that would meet with the approval of the
Progressives. He thought the time hac
ended when the program of the Republi-
can convention should depend upon the
attitude of third party. At the same
time he made it clear that this belief was
not Influenced by any feeling of resent
ment or hostility toward supporters of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
STUDENTS CHOOSE
new OFFICIALS
B0WD0|N COUNCIL

Brunswick. June 6.-Spring elections
at Bowdoin College resulted as follows
Student Council-Lawrence NJ. Mars
ton, president; Clarence H. Crosby, sec
rotary; Nathaniel L. McConaughy, vice
PRESIDENT; Frank E. Phillips, Sherman
\. Shumway. James c. Oliver, Edward
Humphrey. Edwin H. Blanchard. Harold
II. Sampson, Hal S. White, Franklin D.
MacCormick Bella W. Norton, managers.
Governing Board Bowdoin Union
Nathaniel L. McConaughy, Lawrence II.
Marston, Franklin d. MacCormick,
Bella w. Norton, Grant B. Cole.
Athletic Council-F'rank E. Phillips.
Nathaniel L. McConaughy, Alfred s.
Gray. William E. Walker, Persey S.
Turner.
Baseball-Frarklin D. MacCormick,
manager; Grant B. Cole, assistant
manager.
Track William E. Walker. man
ager. Daniel F. Mahoney, assistant
manager.
Tennis-Bela W. Norton. manager
Milton NJ. McGorrill, assistant man
ager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07

Chicago June G.-Rival national
suffrage organizations in Chicago to-
day were perfecting plans for an as
sault upon the resolutions committee
Of the Republican National Convention
tomorrow night.
The Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage. meeting at the Blackstone
theatre. completed the organization of
the womans party With the adoption
of the Susan 4. Anthony amendment
as the only plank in its platform, and
GppCinted committee to demand that
it be incorporated in the Republican
platform. In speeches and resolutions
it presented this amendment as the
best means of securing the enfran-
chisement of, women and called upon
President Wilson to use his influence
to secure its adoption.
In the Princess theatre an assembly
called by the National American
Woman Suffrage Association went on
record as opposed to campaign for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07

ed up the only issue on which the justice
had not previously announced his atti-
tude.
They contended that his public utter
ances before he went on the supreme
court bench made clear his position on all
other paramount issues and that mas
much as the question Of Americanism has
arisen since he went into the seclusion
of the court, a statement on that sub
ject was the only thing to be desired.
At the outset the regular Republicans
were inclined to offer the entire list of
candidates now in the field as proof that
they are not trying to force any particu-
lar man upon the Progressives and to
point out that the Progressives, on the
other hand, have one candidate-Colonel
Roosevelt-and that harmony is far Off
until the Progressves show willingness
to consider other names.
The suggestion Of Senator Lodge. which
came last night. was believed TO have
been the result of this broad criticism or
the Progressive course. Some Of the Re-
pub,ican leaders said openly that the SEN
ator's NAVE vas offered because the Pro-
gressives believed 1t would he impossible
for the Republicans to unite in his sup
port.
Doubt o. Sincerity
The mention Of Mr.. Lodge as COM
promise candidate only added to the
skepticism Of the regular Republicans
concerning the sincerity OF purpose or
the Progressives rropcaiDg names
other than Colonel Eoosevelt's. IT led
to q disclosure that at conference
Sunday night between a number of
prominent Progressives and Republ'-
cans. the former offered the name of
Senator LAFollette and asked the Re-
publicans If they would accept him.
The Republicans INN ediately charged
the Progressives will insincerity am
asserted that the PTogressives knew
there was no possibility Of Colonel
Roosevelt accepting LaFollette or any
agreement upon him. George W. Per-
kins Immediately withdrew the sugges-
ton and indicated that 1t was made
solely for the purpose Of drawing out
the regular Republicans
Roosevelt Steering Committee
Progressive leaders unwilling to say
Gf they could) whether the Colonel
would support the justice, continued
to carry on their fight for Mr.. Roose-
welt as their first choice. Today George
B. Cortelyou. former member Of
Roosevelt cabinet, arrived here and
Joined William Loeb, Jr.. and George
Won L. Meyer, both former members
of the Colonels official family. to COM
n.;.> - poooa1nol% Clearing committed
within the Republican convention 1T
Eelf. The Republican managers pressed
by the Progressives to hurry their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
MAINE MEMBERS
ELECT COL. HALE
Committeeman

On Board Convention Train, Ba title
Creek, Mich, 11.40 A. NJ, June 6.-The
Maine delega ton to the National Re-
publican convention organized this
morning. Col Frederick Hale was
elected national committeeman; Con-
gresham John A. Peters, member ii
the comittee on resolutions; John r
Tribe. secretary of committee &c con-
ditions: Charles j. Dunn Of Orono. on
committee on rules and order P!iin
cas- H. Gay, Newcastle, vice president
of convention from Maine; Guy Can
nett, Augusta, member Of perma men.
organiza tion H. Nj. SeWall Of Bath, on
committee to notify nominee Tor Pres
ident: John Houston. Guilicrd, com
mittee to notify nolrine for Vice Pres
ident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
WATERVILLE HIGH
ALU M n | PLAN
FINE BANQUET

Plans for the alumni banquet of Water
oil. High school are we'll on the way. 1t
,s hoped that at least 1911, 1905, 1901 and
,sx classes will hold reunions as they
az. anniversary classes. The banquet will
be served at o'clock. Tickets for the
hanouet. and good for the dancing to fol-
low. can be had from DR.. H. J. Toward,
lanes Mcmahon, Doane Eaton, iazel
proudnan. Alexander LaF1eur and Prin-
cipal Mixer The price will be one dol
lar, and this includes supper and dance.
Those who have ever attended High
school, whether graduates or not, and the
friends and relatives OF such former stu
dents. and any citizens who are interested
IN their High school, are cordially invit-
Cd So far as possible. reservation should
he made and tickets secured by Saturday
night so that the caterer may know how
many 70 plan for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
CALL YUAN DEATH
GREAT BLESSING
TO THE CHINESE

New York, Tune Accommodating on he
death Of Yuan Shi kai, president of Chi
ma, S. K. Fond. representative here of the
Chinese Revolutionary party, said today;
THE death of Yuan Ski Kai is the
greatest blessing that could have happen
ed for the people of China 1t will give
the people an unhampered opportunity
now to progress along the lines of re-
formed government that they desire"
Mr.. Fond said he had taken the place
here as Chinese revolutionary agent of
Gen. Hwang Hsng, who left about a
month ago for China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07

A capias was issued for each Of the
other two aldermen, who were expected
to be brought into court during the after
noon.
Alderman Charles F. W. Stockton of
Ward ? was held under $1,000 bail for
hearing on two indictments charging con-
spracy and an attempt to extort money
He is serving his fourth year in the city
government.
The third alderman to be arrested and
arraigned was Francis d. Martin of Ward
;. He was charged with attempted extor-
ton and held. like the other two, in $1,000
bail.
The Indictment for alleged conspiracy
was against Alderman Frates and Stock
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
WISCASSET

Charles Colby of Westpcrt was in towr
Sunday.
The Wiscasset nine played ball witt
East Boothbay on Fort island and wor
IA to on Saturday.
Mrs. Julia Lewis is home after a three
months visit in Worcester. Mass.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Keirstead is in New
York, having been called there by thu
serious illness of her mother, Mrs Dick
inson.
Weston Keene and family Of Alma have
moved into the c. j. Carlin house. Mr.
Keene has position as clerk with f. S
and F. S. Perkins.
Miss Edith Lewis, who has been in
Bath doing dressmaking, is home for the
graduation exercises of Wiscasset Acad-
envy, class of 1916.
Mrs. F. E Pond passed two or three
days In Bath last week.
Mrs. Emmeline Follansbee has gone to
Chicago for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carleton. accompa-
MED by Mr.. and Mrs. e. F. Albee, are in
the northern part Of Maine on a fishing
trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
June Meeting Of City Council
Disposes Of Much Business;
Many Petitions Presented

street from Morrill, avenue to Western
avenue.
The committee on salaries reported
favorably on the petition of the team
sters for an increase, which was pre-
scented at the May meeting. The ac-
complaining order was adopted and
hereafter two horse teams will be paid
s. day of nine hours, and a one-horse
team $3.50 per day.
The committee on parks of which
Mayor Boothby is chairman reported
that hearing had been held on the
matter of Fairgrounds, and that the
only suitable locations at present avail
able We're the schoolgrounds.
The mayor in his report specified the
High school grounds and the South
Grammar grounds. An order was pass
ed appropriating $500 for this purpose.
The committee on addition to the
Brook street school building was au-
thorized to obtain plans and specifi-
cations and advertise for lids for the
addition and an order was passed APP
propriating $500 for the purchase nf
the Delena Quirion property
An order was passed granting to
the school department tire free use of
the Opera house on June II, l. and lG,
for the high and grammar graduatlons
and Junior exhibition. the same TO be
taken from the city's free nights.
Ralph Young and George Clement
were appointed special police.
On motion of Alderman Lewis. the
aldermen reconsidered the petition of
the police patrolmen present FL at the
April meeting and 90. granted. On mo-
tio7 of Alderman Lewis the police pa
trolmen and janitor5 Of City hall were
granted an increase of o5 cents a day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
RIVAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR EQUAL
SUFFRAGE PERFECT THEIR PLANS
FOR SIEGE OF RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE OF REPUBLICANS

Ian amendment to tho Federal COnsti-
tuition providing for woman suffrage
and cheered a statement by Mrs. Car
RE Chapman Gait, who presided. that
suffrage should be sought by women
Nherever an open door could be
found"
Mrs. Gait said: THE surrender to
suffrage, if l am a prophet will come
within the next two years. l prophesy
that the vote will come to us as it did
to the men in this country, like the
sudden result Of a battle.
They who are asking for federal
amendment are asking for half loaf
We are asking for the whole loaf"
The organization Of the womans
party was completed by the election
Of these officers of a campaign com
nittee: Chairman. Miss Anne Martin
Nevada; first vice chairman. Mrs
Phoebe Hearst. California: second vice
chairman, Mary Bartelme, Chicago
secretary. Miss Mabel Vernon, Nevada
alternate. Miss Lima Brown. Colorado
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
IN
PORTLAND CRAFT
PROBE ARE FOUND
Indictment for Alleged Conspir-
acy Was Found Against AL
dermen Frates and Stockton
in Building Contracts-Frates
Held in $1,000 for Daily APP
pearance

Portland, Me, June 6.-Four indict-
ments against three Of the nine al
dermen of this city were reported to-
day by the special grand jury which
has been investigating charges Of
graft in Connection with pending con-
tracts for the new high school build
ing.
Beyond stating that one Indictment
was for alleged conspiracy. the Off
Gals withheld additional information
until the indicted men could be ar
rested.
Thomas E. Frates of Ward 4. who
has been member of the city govern
ment the past five years. the last two
in the upper board, was the first to be
brought into court. He was arraign-
perior court and held under $1,000 bonds
for appearance from day to day.
He was arraigned on one of the in
6ictments found, but old not plead to
the charges contained in the three
counts. These alleged that he made
false pretences to John J. Cunningham
OF the firm Of F. W. Cunningham &
Sons, general contractors. for the pur-
pose of inducing him to pay Frates
$500: that he claimed to know two
members Of the board of aldermen who
could be induced to favor the award
Of the high school contract to the Cum
ningham firm, and that he attempted
to corruptly influence the action Of
certain members of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
FAIRFIELD
Junior Prize Speaking Contest to
Be Held This Evening in
Assembly Hall
DELEGATES ARRIVE FOR w.
c. T. L. CONVENTION

The Junior prize speaking contest
for members of III, Junior class Of
law: ence high school will be ned in
the Assembly hal; of the school build
'ng Wednesday evening. Ten members
Of the class have been selected to COM
.ete for the prizes offered by the Pa
rent Teacher Assoclatiun and music
VIII be furnished by an orchestra. No-
cal selections and other musical num-
ters Will also be on the program
The ball game that was scheduled tc
have been played Tuesday afternoon
between the Lawrence high and the
Skowheean high baseball team has
been postponed. 1t is expected that the
game will be played Saturday after
noon
The members Of the Embroidery Club
met at the home of Mrs. John Pierce
on Elm street. where the regular
weekly meeting was held and as dis
cate was the birthday anniversary of
Mrs. Pierce she was we'll remembered
by the members Of the clue who pre-
sented her with many dishes, mostly
china, Those present were: Mrs. Lloyd
Sykes, Mrs. Adelbert Greenleaf, Mrs.
William Crawford. Mrs. Gail Pollard,
Mrs, Charles Johnson, Mrs. Will Ire
land, Mrs. William Barney and the
hostess, Mrs. John Pierce.
Inc regular meeting CT the Good
VIII Rebekah Lodge will be held at
The Odd Fellows hall Thursday eve
rlns
number OF the members of the P. NJ.
Ladies Club of this town were in Water
vile Tuesday evening, where the regular
meeting was held at the home of Mrs. II.
D. toward Gentlemens night was OBJ
seVed and all reported very pleasant
evening
donald Reed has returned from a short
s"y IN Troy, where he has been visiting
relatives
Oe'egates arriving in town during the
cay from different parts of Somerset
.ounty TO attend the annual Somerset
county ". r. T. L. convention. which
VIII last through Wednesday, June Z. The
u'esates were taken to the Baptist
'"urch on Newhall street. where meals
WI De served throughout the convention
-.o where reception was held Tuesday
N'ernoon. On Tuesday evening at the
''pcst church very interesting lecture
S gwen by Mrs. Timing. national lee
"fer Tor the ". c. T. L.. before a large
.uolence The meetings will be continued
N'''usnout Wednesday and all are well
VINE 10 attend any of these services.
Inc regular Tuesday evening prayer
meeting Of the Baptist church was
p'''loned from Tuesday until Friday
e"ihs on account Of the ". c. T. U.
convention being held in the church,
Inc children's outing that was to
"Ne been held at the Soldiers park
w Monday afternoon was postponed on
.'count Of unfavorable weather condi-
tons
,, MRS Albion Hilton and daughter
a'nerine Of Madison are passing a
oays as the guests of MIR. and Mrs.
eene Merchant. Silver street.
arrangements have been made by the
n.hasers Of the Lawrence High and
'erViiie High baseball teams to play
g. me Tie now existing between the
:. teams, on Monday afternoon, June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
SAY ROOSEVELT
WOULD SUPPORT
GENERAL WOOD

oyster Bay, y. Y, June 6.-The NOM
nation of Major General Leonard Wood
for President, would be acceptable to
Colonel Roosevelt as solution of the
situation at Chicago according TO two
visitors who called upon the former
President today just before he left for
New York to visit his publishers. They
asserted that Colonel Roosevelt told
them that while he was neither for
nor against any candidate" that Gen
eral Wood would be the most accept
able to him and that he would throw
his hat in the ring and go out and work
for him as a candidate who was thor
oughly United States and whose cleo
ton would mean the return of the
true spirit of Americanism."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07
new CLAIMS BY GERMANY
ON NORTH SEA BATTLE AGAINST
BRITISH FORCES LAST WEEK

third torpedo f1otilla stated independ
emily of each other in written decla
ration. that they with certainty OBJ
served the sinking of the Warspite
the Princess Royal, Turbulent, Mes
tor and Acasta.
Ninety miles east of the Tyne. aft
err tho battle in the Skagerak, a Ger
man submarine observed a vessel OF
the Iron Duke class heavily listing
with apparently much water in the
forepart. setting her course toward the
English coast Owing to her unfavor-
able position toward the enemy yes
sci and because of the heavy sea, the
submarine was unable to fire.
THE British loss in lives in the bat
tie is estimated at over 1000"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07

Berlin Via London, June 6).-The
following official statement was issued
today regarding the British losses in
the battle in the North sea-
English prisoners picked up by the
fifth torpedoboat fotilla during the sea
fight in the Skagerak state that the
battle cruiser Princess Royal was
heavily listing when the Queen Mary
sank. in the course of an encounter
with a German reconnaissance group,
almost simultaneously with the Brit
ish cruiser Birmingham.
1T is also stated that five super
dreadnoughts of the Queen Eliza beth
class are reported TO have participant
ed in this part of the engagement.
Other prisoners captured by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-07

Rear Admiral William p. Caperton
commander of the United States nava
forces at Santo Domingo, who recently
took possession of the city. did so to
guarantee the free exercise of consti
tutional rights by congress in the cleo
ton of provisional president to take
the place resigned by Juan Isidor jim
tneZ.
perton had an experience similar to his
present undertaking with the republic