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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-07


clusion after few days there
that the Japanese had no sense
of humor. | was first impressed with
that idea trip up from Yokohama
to Toxic to attend some great ceremonial
affair of the Government. Japanese states
men and great men of all kinds boarded the train
at every stop. They were all dressed in the con-
ventional European garb for afternoon, black
Prince Albert coats gray striped trousers silk hats,
and patent leather shoes.
The first thing to make me believe that the
Japanese had no sense of humor was their hats.
used to wonder where all the out silk hats in
America went. OF course, | knew that great many
used by cab drivers at funerals. But only
small number could be accounted for in this way.
In Japan discovered that that beautiful country
was the heaven for silk hats All silk hats if they
are good, go when they die to Japan. The Japanese
statesmen and great men wore them on the occasion
of which l speak. The hats of all vintages,
from that of the year when the first silk hat was
worn down to the present day. with the vintage OF
the period from 1857 to 1869 re1gnlng tavorte.
picture of those hats would sell for ten dollars easy
to any funny paper in America. But the Japanese
did not laugh. So it was that | wrote down in my
haste that the Japanese had no sense of humor.
How ANYBODY could wear of those hats and not
strange himself to death in wild peals of erriment,
l could not imagine.
But the hats were only the beginning. The day
was hot and as neared Toxic some of the great
men began to feel the weight of their borrowed
pumage and Iwere manlfestly uncomfortable
Finally of the statesmen and carefully
removed their trousers and then settled back with
signs of comfort Nobody laughed, although the
European in the became much in
terested in the landscape outside, and one foreign
correspondent almost had Mysteries. When
the train arrived at Shimbashi station the two
who had Invested themselves of what would con-
slider essential parts of their apparel marched
gravelv down the train shed in their immaculate
black coats and wonderful hats with their trousers
neatly folded and carried carefully their
Again l rashy said, The Japanese have no sense
of hu1nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-07
G.pA1Ick NELSON

unconscious and due to limited
command of English but some
how we thought at the time and
still believe that the General in
that pleasant little remark paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
THE INDICATIONS.

Houlton, Me, Sept. S.-(SpeciaD.-
The indications now are that Aroostooll
county will roll up q larger Repuh-
lican victory than it did TWO years ago.
Sh5lt!y before the election Of 1904 it was
stated in the Kennebec Journal that
Aroostook would so Republican by 1000
plurality. This prediction was ridi-
culed by the Democratic press which
asserted that Davis was sure to carry
the county When the votes were
counted, however. it was found that
lAroostook had gone Republican by
44S2 majority. The indications are that
this vote will be exceeded Monday. and
it would not surprise Republican work.
ers if the majority for their
party exceeded 5000. The Re
publcans are working like beavers
and are full of confidence
There can he no doubt but what Demo-
cratic attacks upon the tariff, whose
continuance is very essential to the
prosperity of Maine, and especially OF
AroostOck county whose interest is
agriculture, have contributed power
fully to Republican success in this
county. The attacks upon the B. & A.
Road. which has done so much for tho
development of this great farming sec
ton have a,sO re acted diaStrous,y upon
the Democratic managers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
Reports Have Been Received
From All Parts Of the Field,
They Make It Certain That Maine Will Follow
The Splendid Example Of Vermont
WATERVlLLE'S DAVIS sPLURGE,

Waterville. Me-, Sept. 9.-The
Democrats carried Maine for the
last time in this campaign last Satur-
day evening and celebrated the victory
with a grand outpouring of band mu-
sic, red fire, hot air and free rum
Realizing that Monday would be day
of Republican victory and celebration,
the Democrats decided with rare
shrewdness and good judgment. to do
their celebrating safely in advance of
the election and they made Waterville
howl Saturday evening as Rome never
hoWled in the palmiest days Of the
Caesars.
The event had been appropriately adj
vertised and doomed in advance in true
circus style. The Sentinel has had a
column or two daily about the plans for
It, There We're free excursions over the
electric roads and railroads for all who
could be induced to come. AS the time
drew near there was an even livelier
business than usual down by the open
saloon in the basement of the Bay View
which is run in the guise of city
agency by Mayor Jones as a useful
adjunct Of his administration and by
Chairman Jones as n leading feature of
his campaign policy. City Marshal
Holmes and his assistants. having
completed their strenuous labors in be-
half of Democratic registration, were
able to devote their time and energy to
booming the celebration. They paused
in their labors Saturday long enough to
raid the house of Eddie Ouillette, whom
they suspected of being Republican.
worker. 1t was the first raid by Mar
shall Holmes since he came into Office
last April. Two quart bottles of whiS-
key were found and by some these are
alleged to be two of those three quarts
secured early in the campaign at Rum
ford Falls and which have since mys-
teriOusly disappeared. Anyway, Mar
shall Holmes and his superiors were
filled with dismay to find that Quill
lette. instead of being a Republican.
was, faithful worker for Davis and
Plaisted He even came ont with
signed statement to this effect
AS the shades Of evening began to
fall the multitude began to appear on
Main street and in the square. Beng
Saturday evening everybody in the city
was down street anyway. and the offer
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
SOMERSET REPUBLICANS
Expect to Roll Up Their Usual Ma.
jorities Today.

SkoWhcgan, Me, Sept. 9.-(SpeciaD.--
The Republicans of Somerset county
expect to give a good account of them
selves on election day. Reports from
the towns are very encouraging, the
workers are active and fully determin-
ed to poll the full party vote. The
Democratic campaign has been inef-
fcctive in this county. Tho voters are
well satisfied with the conditions ex-
listing throughout the State and nation.
They have TO desire to change the pres
ent prosperous condition of affairs for
the hard times that invariably follow
Democratic success at the polls. The
interests of Somerset county. both
manufacturing AMI agricultural, de
pend largely for their success upon
q continuance Of the protective tariff.
Under the Dingley bill these Interests
proSpercd. The voters Of Somerset
county are therefore DESTROYS of Contin-
uinG present conditions. and will not
turn their backs upon the splendid
of President Roosevelt
and Governor Cobb by voting the DEM
ocratC ticket. Tho voters are alive
to the situation and will give the Re
publican ticket a handsome majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
POPE'S HEALTH is GOOD,
Archbishop John F. Farley, Just from
Rome, Brings That Word.

New York. Sept. 9.-Encouraging re-
ports Of the Pope's health, offsetting
the rumors that his Holiness had re-
signed himself to an early demise, were
brought today by Archbishop John J..
Farley. who returned from Europe and
pilgrimage to Rome aboard the
steamship Campania.
More than 300 cIergymen Of the do
cese went down the bay aboard the
steamboat Cepheus to great the ARCH
bishop. He was greatly affected by
the warmth and sincerity of his well
come.
The message l bring to the Catho-
hes in America from his Holiness"
said the archbishop, lis that to his
heart. America is the nearest diocese
to Rome
From personal observation / can saw
that the Pope is not ill., Archbishop
Kane, | understand, was wrongly
quoted upon his return from Europe,
and the newspapers made him say that
the Pope was in precarious state.
The Pope is able to attend to even
the most minute details Of his ecclesi-
astical duties. This l know to be a
fact. | had the honor of being grant
ed audiences by his Holiness on three
occasions. At neither time did l see
any evidence of physical degeneration
calculated to give alarm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
Our People Need Have
Little Fear Of Starvation,
The Farmer and Science viii
Furnish Food for Millions.
James J. Hi, in Recent Speech Must Have
Had,a Dyspepiic Attack.

Washington, Sept. 9-Ever since the
publication Of the somewhat pessimis-
tic address made by James j. Hill at
the Minnesota State fair. the secretary
of agriculture has been receiving ap-
peals to reply to Mr. Hills inquiry,
How shall Me feed the 2O0, OOO. 800
Americans who will in 50 years consti-
tute this nation" Secretary Wilson
has now consented to discuss the sub
ject.
with regard to the exhaustion of
wood, oil and COAL" says the secretary.
the farmer will meet that. Congress
has taken the first step in granting
free alcohol. and this department is at
develop Its possibilities.
THE chemists are working ut a big
cannery in Illinois to learn how to pro-
duce alcohol cheaply from the by-pro-
ducts of that business, and an expert
has been sent to Europe to study and
bring back supplies of seed for produc-
ton Of the big stock potatoes raised
there for alcohol and stock food. 1t is
like the ordinary edible potato we
know, but will give twice the alcohol
from the product of an acre. Still 9TH
er experts are studying the uses of al
cohol for heat and power. 1 have no
uneasiness al1but the prospective lack
Of coal and %.
I'VE shall itigate more, Arab wheat
is being raised ION the deserts and every
acre of our domains will be made good
for something's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
Another Demo-
cratic Lie Nailed

The following letter explains itself:
Waldoboro, Me, Sept. s.
Editor Kcnnebec Journal:
Dear Sir:
am somewhat surprised to see by
the Watcrville Sentinel that gentle
man of the high standing of Mayor
Plaisted stated upon the platform in
Augusta that Dr. Gordon of Portland
received but s25 in the Cooper case be-
cause he was a Democrat.
l consulted DIR. Gordon about the
case shortly before the trial, spending
about two hours with him in his office.
Later decided to cut down the expense
of the defence and did not call him as
a witness. When the trial was finish
ed | asked him to send in his bill for
the consultation I had had with him.
You will find on file in the office of the
clerk of courts bill for s25 rendered
by DR.. Gordon in his own handwriting.
I approved it as reasonable and Judge
Peabody ordered it to be paid.
DR.. Gordon is gentleman OF the OLD
school, loved and respected by his many
Republican friends. 1t is to be regret
ted that Mayor Plaisted should have
made such a statement. DR.. Gordon
fixed his own compensation. For a
surgeon Of his eminence it was none too
large. although better pay for the time
employed than allowed TO any other
surgeon in the case.
Respectfully,
H. NJ HEATH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
THE ALEXANDER is LOST.
But New England Crew OF San Fran
cisco Whacr is Safe.

New Bedford Mass. Sept. 9.-The
news of the loss Of the San Francisco
whaling steamer Alexander III the Arc
tic was received here today in n tele-
gram from Captain James a. Tilton,
the commander of the vessel to his wife
who is q res lent of this city. The
telegram was sent from Nome. tlaska.
and gave no details further than saying
that the crew was safe.
Tho Alexander, although hailing from
san Francisco. vas manned by a crew
of New England whalcmen. The Alex
andcr was one of the eight vessels Of
the san Francisco whaling fleet which
was ice bound near Herschel Island last
year.
The Alexander was built in New
York City in 1855. She was 15S feet
long. IS feet beam. 13 feet deep and
had registered l59 tons net. She car
ried crew of So men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
Rev. Fl. Francis Wernz
Elected on SATURDAY..
Officially Reported to Vatican
and Papa| Sanction Expected.
Archbishop Farley reports That the Pope Is
in the Best Of Health.

Rome. Sept. 9.-The Rev Father
Francis Xavier WernZ, S. j., German,
was Saturday elected general by the
succession to the late Rev. Father
Louis Martin, S. j.. who died last May.
Following the election a messenger
was Immediately dispatched to the
Vatican to inform the Pope of the
choice, which, to become effective, re-
quireS the Papal sanction.
The Rev. Father Francis Xavier
WarnZ. S. j., was born in Rothwell.
Wurtemburg. Dec. 2, 1912. At the age
of Is. he entered the society of which
he today was chosen head.
After a long course Of preparatory
work, he took up the study of canon
law at Dittan Hall, and in 1888 re-
ceived an appointment as professor in
the Gregorian University. He also has
been rector of the university since 1894.
In 1897 Father Wernz began the pub
LEGATION of a series of books dealing
with the most profound questions Of
canon law. Four volumes of this work
already have been published.
He is consulting member of the con-
ecclesiastic extraordinary
affairs and index council.
1t is predicted that the choice Of
Father Wernz as general Of the Society
of Jesus will result in the infusion Of
new life into the organization. He is
recognized in church circles as pro-
gressive man of present day ideas and
extremely energetic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
Mrs. George Eliot Porter
Mackay Seeking Divorce.
She Names Handsome Lillian
KenbIe as the Correspondent.
The Well knoWa Actor Not Much Disturbed
When Papers Are Served.

Bostcl, Sept. 9-Mrs. George Eliot
Porter MaCkay. daughter Of Linn Boyd
Porter. the author Of the albert Ross
novels, has begun suit for absolute di-
vurce from her husband. Charles DON
aid Mackay. the actor. alleging that h~
has been unfaithful to her. and naming
IS correspondent Miss Lillian kemblc,
who was. the leading lady Of the Castle
Suuart Stock co. with which Mr..
Mackay was connected until last
March. Til" Papers in the case were
served late yesterday afternoon a MIR.
Naciiay WAS stepping from the stage
entranC., of III" Boston th"tt"r. where
he l. laying i'll cap" Cod Folks.
deputy sheriff handel him 'hc d"cu-
ments. which h" carefully p"rua"l
without any show Of surprise. AMI then
as carefully tucked away in his inside
pocket Mrs. Mackay has engaged
Melvin .. Adams as her attorney ana
is TO make Il determined light Tor an
abs plutc separation.
1t is said that the divorce proceedings
come only after all attempts IT recon
Citation failed. Mrs.. Mackay has been
living in Boston for some time, While
her husband since last March. when
ra severed his connection with the cas-
t,a c,uare stock Co. has been in New
work coming to Boston with the iiaE
IN vhich he has now leading part. ~
tho time. of his leaving the local stock
con,nany il was said that i r"c"hclil"-
.;o,, raI hcrn effect cd. and NJ that t'hN
Me Nacka.v took her husband I"
c,notorium where he was unier treat
mont for a month or more. the pres
c,t procedings were limited at before
Mr. Mackay left the Castle Square 90,
~ 40 naners in the case were served
until yesterday.
rho Nackays were married IN oahl-
,>riaye at the home of Mrs. Mackay
,,.tcnts on Aug. 90. 1898. Mrs. Mackay
r,s orc Of the two pretty ana NlN'i-
o;o,,s daughters of the novelist was
~ of the best known girls in cam
hr;dco society. and her wedding was
80, ayo,t in the college city. MI.
,,oclay was at the time member VI
10 castle Square Stock Co, the ohis
- tho original members VINO came
hack last winter when the compass
voc. in need of new players. he Is III.
co.,, If T. F. Mackay. a famous actor OF
~ ala school. and has been on !ne
80, nractically all his life. PiaSiiis
,,.;t1, r s. Willard, Sol Smith Rasseil
go IN the capacity of leading 1uFehiie
Co. ,,,.ny of the Frohnlan PRODUCTIONS.
u. Ioft the company year or t'ote
n ~ bic marriage and returned TO II
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
Bass Rock House at Ken
nebunk Beach Burned.
Total Loss Of About $4,000
With About $4,000 Insurance.
Rumford Falls Loses CurneiI Brothers Livery
ShhIe---Loss About $1,000

Kennebunk, Beach, Me, Sept. O.
The Bass Rock house was burned to
Ground Saturday evening and it was
only by most strenuous efforts on the
mart of the local hose company that
ncighboring cottages were saved from
destruction.
The fire broke out at about I o'clock.
The house was unoccupicd 1T the time,
the season having closed so far as it
was concerned and the last of the
guests having departed at noon Satur-
day The fire was well under way When
II was discovered. Assistance was sent
from Kennebunk and kennebunkport,
hut it was due to the work of the Ken
ncbunk Beach Hose Co. that the Gram
tie state house and the three cottages
owned by the FarnhamS of Newton
Center, Mass, were saved. The nre
created much excitement among the
guests Of other hotels and the cot
taccs remaining at this resort.
The Bass Rock house was 40-room
hotel situated on the sea wall and was
Owned by J. Alley Wells. The loss on
the building is placed at $4,000 and on
the furniture at $4,000. The total insur-
allcc was only $4,000. The cause OF the
fire is q mystery, but is believed to
have been accidental.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
LOSS ABOUT $1,000.
Curncil Brothers Livery Stable De-
stroyed at Rumford Falls.

Rumford Falls, Me, Sept. 9.-The
livery stable owned by Curneil Bros.
was very nearly destroyed by fire Sat
ur(lay afternoon at o'clock. The total
loss is $1,000 covered by insurance.
The fire presumably was set by q
careless smoker. says Frank Curneil OF
the firm. Twenty tons of hay We're
burned and several horses narrowly es-
caped.
The building was Quilted and hum
dreds Of dollars worth of harness and
other property was burned. The bus
mess Office was in the building and the
furnishings We're destroyed.
During the fire a lad named Gonya
was thrown from q team. II was
thought AT first that his back was brok-
en-. but his injuries proved slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
BAD BLAZE AT AUBURN.
Two Men Injured and Horse Cremated
in Burning Stable.

Auburn. Me. Sept. "a stable be-
longing to +. w. Penney was burned
Saturday afternoon. \ horse belonging
to t. A. Carter of Norway was Gre
mated. Seven men were standing on
the second floor of the stable playing
the hose when the timbers gave way,
and they fell 10 feet into the flames.
Frank Paul and Walter Jcllison were
injured. the former having one of his
ribs broken. The loss is covered by
Insurance of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
AUDIENCE WITH POPE.
Father Wernz Warmly Received by the
Head Of the Church,

Rome. Sept. 9.--Father Wernz. the
newly elected general Of the Society OF
Jesus. accompanied by Father Freddi,
vice general of the order, went to the
Vatican today for an audience with
Pope Plus. They were received by Mgr,
Bisleti. major domo Of the Vatican,
who conducted them to the Papal
apartment. His Holiness met them Mt
the door Father Wernz and the pre-
lates kne!t. but Pope Plus would not
allow Father Wernz to kiss his foot. In
stead he raised the new general. en-
braced and kissed him and kept him for
a long time in conversation, during
which he congratulated him on his
election and made inquiries about the
work of the congregation. Father
Wcrnz was greatly touched by the re-
certion accorded him and thanked the
Pope for his benevolence. Going to and
leaving the apartments of the Pope.
Swiss Guards rendered military honors
to Father Wernz and his party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10

store at Siedlce. A detachment Of in
fantry rushed upon and fired volley
into the crowd, killing two persons and
wounding two.
This morning the Terrorists retaiiat-
cd by beginning a massacre of the po-
licemen and soldiers patrolling the
street, and at noon the Infatuated troops
attacked the Jewish quarter Of Siedlce,
destroying the houses and shops.
1t is reported that over 100 persons
were killed or wounded and that the
town is in flames.
A regiment of infantry has been sent
from Della to Siedlce to restore order.
The Jews here are panic-stricken.
Alarming reports are being circulated
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

Losing his temper during a dispute over
ball game. Francis Curtin. Il years old
cut the throat Of Robert s. Jardinc. while
tho latter was standing in Il doorway of
hopkins brewery on Sheldon street Hart
ford Conn, Saturday night. almost sever
ing Jardlne's head from his body by q
stroke of razor. Curtin made hos eS-
care Immediately after he committed the
deed and the police all over the state
hive been notified to be on the watch
for him.
Fourteen horses were burned to death
Sunday in 4 stable at Lawrence. Mass.
owned by George N Cole of Methuen
The horses which were owned by Phillip
Holland. a contractor, were employed in
the work Of cXcavating and grading at
the new wood mill. In addition to tho
horses Holland lost Is tons of hay which
II" had Put in the barn Saturday. Four
teen other horses were rescued. Cant
Kline Of Hook and Ladder No. | was
""crconic by the heat but has since suffi-
ciontly revived to resume his duties. The
loss which will reach Sl5,OOO: partially
covered by insurance.
Monsignor Ayerza. APOSTOLIC dcIepate
I" Cuba Saturday at Rome was con-
s""rat"d titular archbishop of Sardi.
The solemn ceremony was performed
at Castle Gardolfo by Cardinel Merry
del Val the papal secretary of state.
assisted Ivy Monsignor Kennedy. rentor
OF the American college and the stu
dents. Interest in today's function
was heightened by a recently an
bounced decision of anti-clerical socie-
ties to make demonstration today
against Cardinal Merry del Val and
the policy of the Vatican. The police
interfered with the proposed arrange
ment to the extent of forcing the DEM
.onstrators to hold their meeting in
private. and the ceremony at Castle
Gandoifo was marked by no outward
incident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-10
ARCHBISHOP OF HALIFAX.
Most Rev. Dr.. Edward Mccarthy Con.
secrated with Due Ceremony.

Halifax. n. s.. Sept. 9.-Today was
red letter day In the history of the Ro-
man Catholic church in this city, as it
marked the conservation of the Most
Rev. Edward J. Maccarthy, D. D., as
archbishop Of Halifax. The prelate. who
is a native of Halifax, has lately been
rector Of st. MarEs parish. Is extremely
popular and st. Mary's church. where
the Imposing ceremony took place, was
crowded to the doors. The ceremonies
were OPENED at 10 O'Clock with Pontli-
cal High Mass, the celebrant and con-
secrating archbishop being His Excel
lcncy. the Most Rev. Donatus Sbarretl
of ottawa. archbishop Of EpheSus ana
apostolic delegate ~ the Dominion or
Canada.
Among the eminent men OF the
church who assisted in the ceremonies
were Archbishop Duhamel, Ottawa;
Archbishop Beuchise. Montreal; Hls-
hop Barry, hCatham, n. B.; Bishop NC
Donald. Prince Edward Island; Blshop
Arnard. Vallcyfeld Que; Bishop Raci-
cot. bishop coadjutor of Montreal; BIS
hop Casey. st. John, n. b.: 3shop
ramcrson. Antigonish. y. >; and cler-
CIV from all parts of Nova Scotia. Doc
tors Shahau and Pace of the t3thollc
University, ashington. and Father
McGoldricy of Brooklyn. =. /, three
friends Of Archbishop Mccarthy. came
to Halifax for tn" conSccration. ana
presented his grace with the Epise opal
ring.
The laity presented his grace with
IN address and Il check for $1,000. and
the clergy gave Linn a gold chaiicc. The
celebration at Pontifical vcSpcrS was
Archbishop Mccarthy and the sermon
was preached by Rev. Father Connolly,
- of (uclpbpIt