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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
OUR NEW STATE.
Sill Signed Admitting Oklahoma and
Indian Territory to Union.

Washington. June 17.-Another star
was saturday added to the Union when
Prasi lent Roosevelt signed tn" bill adj
hitting oklahoma and the Indian Ter
ritory as one state. The measure also
provides that Arizona and New Mexico
NAV be admitted to statehood as the
state OF Arizona. provided the people
Of the territories vote in favor Of ad-
mission on the terms submitted 10
them by Congress.
The signing Of the measure vas mace
tbs occasion of an interesting ceremo-
~. Senator Bcvelidge and Representa-
tive Hamilton. respectively chairman
If the Senate and House committees on
territories. We're present, as also were
Delegate Mcclure of oklahoma and a
delegation Of residents Of oklahoma:
Delegate Andrews Of New Mexico, Sec
rotary Loeb and several others.
The President used two pens. writ
ing his first name Theodore" with a
solid gold pen presented by the people
of Arizona, and his family name.
Roosevelt" with an eagles quill talk
en- from an American eagle in Oklaho-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
CapitsI JottInqs.

President Roosevelt Saturday ar
proved the diplomatic consular appro-
pration bill.
Just before the adjournment of the
Senate Saturday the President signed
the appointment Of John g. y. Leish-
man to the ambassador or the United
States to Turkey. Mr.. Leishman is
now United States minister to Turkey.
The legation recently was raised TO
the rank of an embassy. Tho nomina-
ton will go to the Senate on Monday.
Secretary Shaw's plan to close the
Marine hospitals at Vineyard Haven,
Mss. and other places man not be car
ried out as the result of an amendment
adopted to the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill. 1t provides that if the treas
ury department closes any hospitals.
the money appropriated for their sup
pert shall not be used for any other
purpose. but shall be turned back into
the treasury. This may make Secretary
Shaw change his mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
STEAMER ASHORE.
Crew Of Italian Vincenzo Bonamo
Tightening Cargo to Save Ship.

New York, June 1.-THE Italian steam
miles east of the Fire Island lighthouse.
The crew has been set to work throwing
cargo overheard TO tighten the vessel
There are 81 men on board. The Vesse
is in no immediate danger and no signal,
for assistance have been set.
The Nincenzo Bonamo went ashore dur
ing dense fog about 9 o'clock tonight
Her fog horn was heard by the life saE-
crs. but owing to the density OF the fo-
their warning signals were not seen by
the steamers captain.
Th. sea is smooth and the wind blow
ing moderately from the westward Tn
vessel is lying in an easy position, hu;
she is we'll UP on the bar and it is be-
Iieved is III no immediate danger.
Cart Baker of the Point of Woods
life saving station got a line aboard thu
vessel but Capt. NoeIn Of the STRANDED
vessel informed the life savers that h
required no assistance. The life saving
crew will 80 out to the vessel at day
break and stand by.
The captain of the EincenZo BOnam6
thinks he will be able to back the steam
or of the bar with her engines at hici
water He is tightening tho vessel b.
throwing the cargo overheard. 1T is II.
opinion Of the captain of the Point 81
Woods life saving station that the
steamer would have some difficulty II
getting off the sand bar 1t will he hiSf
water at Fire Island about 3 O'Clock to
morrow morning.
On board the steamer besides her crew
OF b men is enc passenger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
5eth CONGRESS.
Continued from Page One.)

with as great dispatch as possible. The
time to be spent on it is estimated at
two days.
The pure food debate will be some
what political in its nature. For sever
al weeks members who have applied
for time to make tariff speeches and to
discuss politics generally have been
told to wait until the pure food bill
came M. The passage of this bill be-
fore the adjournment of the session
was planned some time ago by Speak
er Cannon and Chairman Hepburn of
the Interstate and foreign commerce
commission and it was decided then Il
make it the vehicle for the closing po-
liticIl speeches of the session.
The immigration bill, which is 10
close the weeks work, will be given
the consideration which the time per-
rlits. In order TO finish the program the
leaders have set for the House may re-
quire that body to sit during the even
ing. as we'll carrying out the special
order for II o'clock sessions each day.
The omnibus public building bill and
the general deficiency bill will not en-
ter into the legislative consideration
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
BY FIRST OF JULY.
Speaker Cannon Hopes to Clean Up
All Work by That Time.

Washington. June l7.-Spcaker Cannon
spent some time at the White Hous" to
night with President Roosevelt conferring 8
on legislative matters. The Speaker said
regarding the adjournment program thar
he expects Congress will close up bust
ness and get away from Washington by
the first of July. Regarding the meat
inspection legislation, NJ. Cannon reiter-
ated his opinion that safe and sane legis-
lation will be enacted and that notwith-
standing differences on the matter of
judicial review everybody's constitutional
rights viii be protected.
Members of the House committee on
agriculture. including Representative
Adams Of Wisconsin. assisted BY several
officials of the department of agriculture.
devoted some time today To a discussion
Of various features Of the amendments
proposed by tho House committee to
which the President has pointed ont his
objections There is to be a meeting of
the full committee tomorrow and an eff
fort IS being made to agree on some
ground OF modification Of the objection
able features so rs 10 facilitate acton
on the measure \ suggested ancndment
which Mr.. Adams said cIoanat"d from
| the depaT t:ncNt OF dSrIcultuF" nT1cl;llS
and which it is said is favorahly consid-
| cred by the President. mas been brought
| forward to eliminate the objections set
| out by the President to the court review
proposed by the amendment. This new
proposition is designed to give the secre-
| tary OF agriculture the final control OF
the situation so far as II" question p
the fitness Of the slaughtered animals foi
human food is concerned. by the inser-
ton Of the following claus" in the para
graph OF th. amendment relating TO the
inspection and condemnation at the post
norton examination Of such animals:
| Which in the Judgment OF the secreta-
nv of agriculture ar" unsound. unhealth-
| frl. unwholesoine and unfit for human
food
| This clause is suggested to take tho
Mace of the words found TO be unsound
unhealthful.' t-2.
| The proposed amendment is expected
to meet with opposition from the packing
interests who object 10 delegat'ng sucn
final authority to the department ON
] CialS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
THEY MET HEADON.
Fatal Automobile Accident Sunday at
Asbury Park. N. J.

Ashburv Park. \. j., June It. Hen
~ Isaacson. chauffeur for Peter y.
FocartE ri New York, was killed here
this afternoon when the automobile in
which re and his employer We're riding
was in collision With another automo-
bile driven by Isaac T. Strauss. a
leather manufacturer of Newark, y. J..
WHO had as his guests Misses Reta and
Augusta Relasco. daughters Of David
Eelasco, the playwright. Both of the
young women We're bruised by jumping
when the crash came. Mr. Fogarty was
driving his car ut the time Of the acci-
dert. he chauffeur sitting at his side.
Thu Fo-arty automobile was thrown
SHARPLY against a telegraph pole and
IsaacSoE vas thrown oupt He struck
on his head and suffered 4 fracture Of
the skull. Fogarty and Strauss Were
each held in $2500 bail for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
HORATIO HALL FLOATED.
Propeller Blades Broken or Bent But
No Very Serious Damage.

Newport r. l., June IA wireless
message received at the torpedo sta
ton this Afternoon stated that the
steamer Horatio Hall of the New York
and Portland Line. which grounded on
Little Gull Island, off New London last
right in a dense fog while on her
eastward trip came off without assist
ance at 6.o5 A. II. and later proceeded
to Portland under two-thirds steam.
Her sister boat, the North Star.
bound from Portland to New York.
came along side the Hall soon after the
latter had worked herself afloat. and
one of the officials of the line who was
on board. made a hastv examination Of
the Halls condition. He decided that
one of the steamers propeller blades
was either broken or badly bent, but
he could apparently see no other seri-
Gus damage to the vessel and il was
decided that she should proceed to her
destination.
Very few of the passengers were
aware that the vessel had grounded I'M
til some time after the accident hap
pened and consequently there was
nothing approaching panic on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
LEFT IN A HUFF.
Violation of Hospital Rule Followed by
Dismissals and designations.

St. John. y. B.. June 11.-Dr. ". J.
Scott. superintendent of the general
public hospital here. DR.. :. o. McMur-
try. and Or. w. s. Loggie. assistants.
left in a body Saturday after giving
l. hours notice of resignation. Drs.
Scott and McMurtry last took tea and
spent the evening at the home Of the
parents of one of the nurses Wedncs-
DAY, this nurse and another who We're
off duty for the evening being there.
The nurses We're dismissed. Friday
night the two doctors resigned in pro-
test and DR.. Logsie Joined them. Their
places are temporarily filled and they
have requested a hearing by the hos
pital commission. y rule forbids social
intercourse OF the nurses with the staff
but il is claimed that this has not been
looked on as never to be broken and
has in fact often been violated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
Harrington Allen.

a delightful pretty home wedding adt
held Saturday evening at the hom" At
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morgan. Grant street,
Farmingdale. whose niece. Miss Eionl
May Allen was united In marriage To
lvers 9. Harrington. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Harrington. Beech street.
The house was beautifully decorated
Tor the occasion with ferns and ported
plants AT the appointed hour O'Clock.
the bride and groom entered the pretty
parlor to the strain of the wedding march
exquisitely played by Miss Florence
Moody Rev. ]. Langdon Quin1by. pas
TOD of the Congregational church. per-
formed the ring service. at the close OF
winch the party of immediate relatives
and friends who were present rushed for
ward with hearty congratulations
After the wedding an informal recep-
tlon was held. refreshments were served.
ana a very pleasant hour enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen are among the best
known and most popular young people
OF Gardiner, and the;r many friends eS-
tend The kindest wishes. They will reside
WIN Mr.. Harringtop's parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
MAINE MAN SELECTED.
Dist. Atty. Moran Makes John S. Rich
ardscn an Assistant.

BOSTON. June John :. Richardson
of RuXbCIy vas yesterday afternoon
appointed an assistant il the district
attorneys Office by John r. Moran. Ha
will be sworn in at the State House
Tuesday and will enter Immediately
upon his duties. The Office carries With
it = salary Of $500 year.
Mr. Richardson was born in Bald
win. Cumberland county. Me. in 1870.
He is of revolutionary ancestry, being
a descendant of Samuel Richardson.
who settled in Massachusetts in 1885,.
He attended the schools OF his native
town. the Norway (Mel Institute end
Phillips Exeter Academy. from which
last-named Institution he was gradual
ed in 1880.
He studied law in the Office of Gen.
Charles p. Nattocks in Portland. at
tended the Harvard Law School i'll 50.
'S3 and 81, and in the latter year was
admitted to the bar Of Maine and
shortly afterward - the United States
circuit court.
Mi Richardson did not enter into the
active practice of law until he came
to Boston in 1885, when he was adj
mtted 10 the Massachusetts bar.
He always took a deep interest in
politics. both local and state. and has
been a leading figure in all Ward Il po-
iitIcl gatherings. In 1899 and 1894 he
WIS a member of the Legislature. rep
resenting RoXburv. ana served an inn
rO1tant committees. III 1891 he was the
Republican candidate for city clerk.
but was defeated. In 1891 he conducted
a Gi-nifed campaign for the office of
district attorney against Mr. Stevens.
and was defeated BY 1900 votes in n to-
tai of $4,000 cast. MIR. Richardson lives
at ~ Alaska street, Roxbury.
Isaac Isaacs has been interested in
Republican politics and has become
we'll known. He came into public no.
tice prominently at the last republican
county convention, when he strenu-
ously opposed the nomination of Mich
ael !. Shughuc. the Democratic candi-
date for district attorney. by the con-
vention. He lives at 81 Intervale st.
Roxbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
NERVY ESCAPE.
Prisoner Crawls Through Slide and
Walks Out of Sheriff's Door.

Dover. y. H.. June 11.-MichaeI Cum
mirgs. a ''trusty' a the STAFFORD cnun-
" Jail made his escape this evening
and had not been recaptured late ,last
night. Cummings was under sentence
for brea king and entering. This even
ing while alone in the guard room he
unwound some wire from a broom and
with its aid mana ged to release a slide
through which food is passed from the
cook room to the guard room. Then
he crawlad through the small opening
and passing through the sheriff's lv-
ing rooms. walked out of the second
door unnoticed. Cummings is the fiftt?
prisoner who has escaped from the in
stitution but all but one of the others
have been recaptures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
Republicans Gather From
All Parts Of Country
To Commemorate 50th Anniver.
say Of Founding Of Party.
Meetings il the Same Rooms Where First
Convention Was Held.

Philadelphia, June lin the same
assembly room in Musical Fund hall
where on June II, 1856, the Republican
party opened it's first national conven-
ton. which named Fremont and Day.
ton as its presidential ticket, there
gathered today hundreds of Republi-
cans from different sections of the
country to commemorate the event
1t was the opening meeting of a four
days celebration of the 50th anniver-
sary of the Republican party under the
auspices of the National Republican
League which begins it's annual con-
vention here tomorrow. Among those
who participa ted in the exercises were
152 men who had voted for Fremont for
President
The meeting was devoted largely 10
addresses in memory of Abraham Lin
coin. Speaker Cannon of the national
House of Representatives and Secre-
tary of the Treasury Shaw, who were
to make addresses, were unable to be
present
Gov Pennypacker of Pennsylvania
presided and introduced the Rev. Ed
gar NJ Levy. a Baptist clergyman of
at the opening of the convention %
years ago. He performed like service
today, after which Gov. Pennypacker
delivered an address.
The governor briefly reviewed the
achievements of the Republican party
and continuing said
LET us not forget that the province
Of the Republican party, the outcome
of the highest wisdom. has been to con-
struct and to upbuild. Correct the
evils which have arisen in transporta-
ton. but do not forget that the system,
as established has created Chicago and
ST. Louis and has peopleI the West
Cleanse wherever necessary. but pre-
serve. If there he an occasional inGi-
vidual among us who is rich, the policy
of the Republican party. which has
given him his opportunity has ikewis.
given comfort and solace 10 millions oil
prosperous peope."
Several histori Il papers were read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
NEWS FROM BELFAST.
Graduating Exercises of High School
Held at Opera House.

Belfast. Me. June 16.-(SpeciaD.-
fast High school were held in the Bel
fast Opera house last evening, the
house being filled to its capacity Inc
hall was deliberately decorated, the
colors of the class of '06, gold ana
white, predominating. The sectlois
assigned for the other classes were
decorated in the colors of those classes.
The decorations were under the charge
of the class of ''01. and rejected credit
on the taste and skill Of the members
The class motto, Onward ana Up
ward" was worked in the class colors
on the arch above the stage In ac-
cordance with a custom of previous
classes the class of 1906 presented the
school with an addition TO the art col
lection. statuette representing Cupid
with Bow. on a pedestal. the whole
standing three feet high. The choruses
were bv the whole school, standing by
classes on a terraced platform in front
of the stage.
The CITY assessors are making rapid
progress in their work. and have reach
ed a point where they can announce the
tax rate for the year. which will be ;
per cent.
Among the many evidences of pros
perity to be noticed here are the large
addition to Leonard & BarroWS' shoe
factory. which is boarded and has the
roof on. with a large crew shingling.
clapboarding and on inside work and
the new building at Mathews Bros
mill, for which the frame is going up.
Everybody who can use trowel.
plane or saw or even hammer can
now find work. There are several new
houses under way and numerous addi-
tions to others.
A short time ago an Italian died at
the Waldo County General hospital
from wounds received in general
mix-up of his countrymen who We're
employed on the Seaport Railroad at
Searsport. AS no person claimed the
body it was delivered, according 70 law,
TO the Medical School at Brunswick
Yesterday a brother of the murdered
man appeared in quest OF the body
but of course was unsuccessful. as the
body had already been sent to the
Medical School. The brother then
turned his attention to searching out
the murderer. and following clues Civ
en- him a, Scarsport. called on Sheriff
Carleton. who investigated. but be
came satisfied that they have not yet
found the right man.
The sheriff. deputies, policemen. re
porters and others interested had 4
little respite yesterday from the
strenuous work of the past week il
hunting house breakers, boat stcalers
| murdercrs. etc. A newly elected con-
stable, in an ardor of misdirected zeal
attempted 70 seize a 5-gallon key oI
| white shellac plainly directed % a Well
known firm of hardware and paint
| dealers. ana only desisted when the
sheriff. to whom he telarhoned to com,
down town ana receive the stuff, con-
WINGED him OF his error.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
The Catholic Entertainment

The first night Of the fair for the ben
eft of the Catholic parish Of St. Marv's
and which also marks the 9th anniver-
sary of the founding of the church here.
was held in Convent hall Saturday night.
There was very large attendance every.
seat in tn" hall being occupied and late
Corners being content with standing
room
From till o'clock baked bean SUP
per was served, followed 10y the enter
tainment. This consisted Of a chant by
the pupils of the parochial school. the
piece Franchise ''Naut Mellx Douceur
que Violence" by NJ. Daniel N. Kver
and B. Garand. the drills of the petites
files. the English piece THE Fortune
Teller" ny NJ. Kyer G. Paradis. G. Bou-
lette and NJ. Cayouette. the drille of the
petites garcons and a defamation by T..
Langlois. Music throughout the evening
was furnished by the St Mary's Orches
ira.
Those taking part in the drille des
petites files were. MesdemniseIIes /,
Poulin. D. Gilbert. f. Beaulieu. F. Huard
g. Paradis. 7. Bison, L. Gacnon. A.
Neilleux. L. Giroux. F.. Bizier L. Lang
lois. E Laeasce, NJ. Verkyusse. l..
Nerkruysse. B. Garant. NJ LaHberte. T.
Dumont. NJ. Lacasce. L. Toilette, B. Rre-
ton, F. Gagnon, G. Laliberte. l.. Roder-
ique NJ. Gagne, NJ. Gilbert, T. Gagne. J.
Parent, NJ. A. Vachon, L. Vachon and
NJ. Bilodeau
Those who took part in the drille des
sarcons were: Edouard Robert George
Clout'er. Arthur Keife. Francois Beau.
dom. Hector Thibault Napoleon Thibault
'aslmir Bison. Arthur Bizier. Alfred
Huard. Joseph Rodrique. Francois Forth
Daniel Dumnnt. Charles Lacro-x. +. rhiI-
hppH Lacrcix. Alfred Roy ana Albert
Breton.
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NOT TO MOVE.
Sanford Has No Idea Of Moving
ShiIonites to Palestine.


Durham. Nc, June lin an inter-
view with Rev. L. Gleason. one Of the
leaders at Shiloh. i'll regard to the re-
port which appeared in some Maine
morning papers Saturday to the effect
that Rev. Frank w. sanford intended
to abandon Shiloh and to make his
home in Palestine. to which country ne
intended to move all his followers. Mr..
Gleason said that the report was utter
ly without foundation.
Mr.. Sanford has no intention Of
abandoning Shiloh or any part Of i.
This fall he will probably follow his
usual custom ard take party OF fol
lowers to Palestine in one OF his yachts,
but the idea of his abandoning Shiloh
is absurd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18
MINING AGITATORS
Stirring Up the Mexicans at Cananea
Against the Americans.

Washington, June lin a letter
filed with the state department and
dated at Cananea, Sonora. Mexico. June
II, w. c. Greene, president of the cop
per company at whose mines in Can
anea, the rioting occurred this month.
charges that agitators from the West
ern Federation of Miners had been
through the mines melting the Mexi-
cans and tells how he was warned OF
the plot to dynamite the bank and to
start a revolution against President
Diaz.
Mr.. Greene says that complaints of
murder have been made against a
number OF employees as well as him
self but the authorities have taken the
ground that the employees acted in the
discharge of their duty. He estimates
that about 30 Mexicans were killed
for each white man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18

The Middlesex Preparatory school
team of Dorchester. Mass. was much
disa ppointed on arriving here Satur-
day to learn that the Gardiner High
team had practically disbanded. and
that the boys could not be gathered.
Two of the G. H. S. men have gone
to work and others are out of the city.
a local team. including number u
q. II. ). men, was organized on the
spur of the moment. and defeated the
visitors by a score of Is to {. Gardiner
High will not make the proposed trip
TO Hebron. They all anticipated the
trip with pleasure and expected an easy
victory. but circumstances since thH
close of school have so changed tina.
the team cannot contiuc this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-18

The MAN in the Moon" must sure
II regard with amused contempt our
undetermined athletic records 4
good terrestrial athlete could cover
about 100 feet on the moon in a running
broad jump. while leaping over a barn
would be a very commonplace feat. He
would find no difficulty in carrying six
times as much and running six times
rs fast as he could 81 earth. all be-
cause the rncon attracts bodies with
"riy ole-si@th " Jhe force IL The
earth.
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HARRY NELSON PILISBURY.
Tho Famous Chess Master Dies from
Attack Of Apoplexy.

Philadelphia. June 17.-Harry Nelson
Pillsbury. the chess master. died here
today Of apolexy after an illness of
several months. Pillsbury was born
Dec. 5. 1872. Mt Somerville. Mass.
Pillsbury in 1895 won first prize at the
Hastings tournament against many OF
the strongest players of, the world
Phis victory logically made him one oi
the quartet of the then most famous
players named to compete at st. Pet
ersburg. His score with the world 5
champion. Lasker. was 3ts to 212.
In 1897 Pillsbury won from Showalter
the American chess championship
winning again from Showalter in 1898