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Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-03-07
ChaHncey Depeh7'S First Speech Since
His Disgrace.


An oily old scoundrel, Chauncey Depew,
was put into the United States Senate by the
Vardcrbits. He had long been their Lobby
ist-in-chef at Albany. In that capacity, he
had been instrumental in having corrupt 1egis-
1ators vote to the Vanderbilts favors which
were worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
For many year, Chauncey Depew had
picnic of it. He was even talked of for Presi-
dent. He was to run as "the Farmers
Friend" according to my recollection. Per-
haps, he actually did make the race for the
nomination. No matter. He stood high, did
Chauncey, and no banquet spread by Dives
was complete without Chauncey and his in
evitable little anecdotes
But all of a sudden a storm arose.
The thieves fell out among themselves in
Life Insurance circles, and while honest men
did not get their rights they learned lots
One of the sights revealed was that of
Chauncey Depew pocketing $4,000 per year
of the Trust Funds Of the Equitable, render
ing no returns therefor that anyone could
name.
AS IHC Equ ulldDIc money 10 PAU III III LHC
purpose of protecting widows and orphans, it
is the most sacred of all funds
To steal from such fund was proof of
moral turptude baser than that involved in
any other theft.
But to be custodian of such fund and
then to steal from it., was the very worst of
all thievery.
Well, Chauncey Depew was one of the GUS
todians of the sacred Trust Funds, and he
stole from it, regularly, $4,000 per year.
When the exposure was published to the
world, the outburst of public indignation was
so great that Depew was forced to secrete
himself. He went into retirement, gave out
reports that his health was bad, and waited for
the storm to blow over.
For months and months the detected thief
did not dare to show himself in any public
place.
During all those months of hiding out, the
demand for his resignation from the Senate
grew loud and universal. Almost every paper
published in the state of New York-to say
nothing of those published clsewhere-clam-
ored for his resignation.
The clamor for Depew's resignation finally
died away. The newspapers can not eternally
harp on the same string. Left to himself
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-03-07
THE WEEKLY JEFFFRsoNIAN.

man of much stamina.
But he was held to his post in the Senate
by those who own him. The Vanderbilt Rail-
roads, the allied interests which Depew's vote
can serve just as we'll as though his hands
were clean, these were the powers that kept
him in his place.
No other explanation can account for the
fact that the great imperial state of New York
is represented in the United States Senate by
two such creatures as Plat and Depew. The
corporations need their votes-that's all there
is to it.
Should Platt and Depew resign, who can
say what dangerous men" might be elected
in their places?
The successor of Plat might possibly be in
favor of smashing the monopoly of the rob-
Der Express Companies. Possibly he might
favor the Parcels~Post.
Therefore, while Platt is disgrace to the
State of New York, he is faithful servant of
the Express monopoly, and must be kept
where he can defend the robbers with his vote.
The same reasoning applies to Depew.
So he remained in the Senate-which after
all does not contain many members who could
afford to throw rocks at Depew. Most of
them are much the same as he.
When Congress convened in Dec, 1906,
Chauncey was on hand looking somewhat
washed-out, and trifle nervous; but his dear
colleagues gradually warmed him tip with
their sympathy and general bearing toward
him which said "You haven't done anything
that we condemn
By slow degrees, therefore, the exposed and
disgraced thief of the widow and orphan fund
of the Equitable began to hold up his head
again Once more the oily smile was seen.
Morally supported by Senatorial colleagues
who are not bit more honest than himself,
Chauncey shook off the consciousness of
guilt and determined to assert himself as Sen
ator.
Senator Aldrich the Republican godfather
of the Trusts, introduced resolution direct
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to turn over
to the National Banks daily, the Custom
House receipts!
1t was in favor of this proposition that
Chauncey Depew made. his regeneration
speech.
In substance he said "Mr President, there
is great stringency in the money market. We
must have relief. Our money is being poured
into the Custom Houses. Why, Mr.. Presi-
dent, the amount paid into the Custom Houses
Is often as much as SIOOOOOO. This causes
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-03-07

the price of the goods, and the American con
sumner pays the duty when he buys the goods
To whom will the Banks lend the Custom
House money?
To the people who paid the duties.
Thus the taxpayers, by paying interest t.
the banks, will secure the precious boon o.
borrowing some of their own money.
Queer situation, isn't it?
If the Government is collecting too nue.
at the Custom Houses, why not lower the dua
ties, or put some of the necessaries of life o
the Free List?
The stand-patters would not hear to that.
Why not put the excess collections in~cit
railways?
Our railroad kings would never allow tha
Why not use the money to establish ne
tional Telegraph and Telephone service, te
be operated by the Post Office Department?
Private monopoly will not listen to that.
Therefore, American craftsmanship can sug
gest nothing better than to turn over the ia
payers money to the non-tax payer, in ord,
that the non-tax payer may lend it back, wit
interest, to the tax payer, AND THUS KEE
1T IN CIRCULATION!
Congress, the Farmer and the
Corporations.
Bully for the Railroads!
They win out every time.
We never see them elect ANYBODY to Con
gress-yet the men who go there always talk
care of the railroads.
We poor fools who actually vote "for ou
man." and shout wildly when he is elected
never seem to be able to get Congress to dc
anything for us. What we want is generally
so unconstitutional, or impracticable, or. pa
ternalistic-or something it can not be
granted.
If the Texas food sufferers want supply o.
planting seed furnished by the Government
howl of rebuke is heard; brave President We
toes the bill, and Mr.. Historian, John Fiske
will mention the heroism of said President il
a so-caled historical book.
Yet when a French colony-Martinique fo,
lnstance-has an earthquake, Congress anc
President unite quickly upon an appropriation
of $Io,ooo-or was it $5o,ooo2to send fooc
to the hungry.
They couldn't send free seed to the desti
tute farmers of Texas. Unconstitutional, yol
see.
But they can send free rations to Frencl
and English colonies, and no constitutions
oractiOnc oc1-ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-20
TiNkERING IRISH LAND ACTS.
British Commons Passes 2o9 to 60 Bill
Easing Present Conditions.

London, April BY vote of 203
to 81" the House Of Commons today
passed the second reading of the bill
introduced by the Nationalist party.
amending the Irish land acts. Under
the new Law. the power of the land
commissioners to acquire estates. sell
therl 10 tenants and provide the pur-
chase m pnry is extended 50 that they
can comrulSori!v huy out such land
lords as Lord Clanricardo and others
who refuse to sell. The commissioners
VIII be empowered To- thcnse4ve yes fix
the price Of estates to ~ ~ acquired.
The tnionistS opposed the measure
which they described as being pure
cortiscatiun.
The attorney general for Ireland. Mr..
Cherry, in behalf Of the government Az
proved the princIpl" of the measure but
ne satd thar in consequence Of the con-
ges'ion of business it could rot become
ldw during the present session Of
Parliament
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GENERAL CELEBRATION.
Old Bay State Observes Patriots Day
In Fitting Manner.

Boston. April 19-Heralded hy thr
booming of the cannon at the Forts in the
h.lrbor and the ringing OF the city's
church bells, Patriots day. the l32d ami
vrrsary OF the battles AZ Concord and
Lexington. was ushercd III today. The
holiday was observed generally through
out Massachusetts ana Maine. the cele-
bration III the latter state taking the
place Of the od-fashoned Fast day,
which was recently abolished By thi;
Legislature and Patriots day substituted.
As usual. there We're special exercises
10y the various patriotic organizations.
There was also an extended sporting pro-
gram in Boston, the most notable being
the annual Marathon run of , miles,
from Ashland 10 Boston.
From spectacular point of view the
celebrations at Lexington and Concord
We're the NEST interesting. In both places
salutes by bells and cannon Were in cyl
dcncc, ANA the air resOundcd with martial
music throughout the day. In the morn
irg the Lexington Drum Corps. uniform
ed like the Continental troops. marched
into the town over the route made ia
rious by the ride Of Paul Revere - years
ago. a feature Of the Concord Celebra-
ton was an exhibition drill in the after
loon and 4 military ball was arranged
for the evening.
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Patriots Day
AS Observed.

Portland. Me. April 19.-Although
Maine was a part of massachusetts
when the battles of Lexington and Com
cord We're Fought the residents of this
state Friday for the first time are eel
e5ratlns those events by observing
Patrols day as a holiday By recon-
mendation of GOV. Cobb the last Leg
islature abolished Fast day and substi-
tGted Patriots day in its place
There We're no special exercises, but
tire DAY was observed by the closing of
places of business. A number Of con-
V"ntiCns were held. The Maine Metho-
u!st conference met at Auburn ard the
Maine State Letter Carriers ASsocia-
tinn end the Great Council of Improved
Order Of Red Men. which usually hold
their annual meetings on Fast day,
W.T." in session here. Forenoon and af-
terfIoUn baseball games We're played in
this city and Colby and University of
Maine played an exhibition game at
Wat4rVille.
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PURITY,
Ql)AlITTY Y,
PRIC I.
Are the Three Important Things to
Be Remembered in Purchasing
CONFECTIONERY
All goods received by US are
GUARANTEED under the
New Food and Drug Act Of
June 3oth, 1905.

The Confectionery Department at
Beane's Cash Drug Store is bccou-
ing more popular every day. because
OF It's nigh quality and choice selection
Of the best goods made Of prices mat
defy competition.
Apollo" high grade Chocolates in
bulk or Fancy Packages. are know n
everywhere as the Chocolates that are
different"
The Banquet assorted Chocolates
sold in puli,, amy quality you desire.
Price per pound 39c. These are
regular FIFTY CENT Chocolates.
The Princess assorted Chocolates
only 80 cents pound. You have but to
try this brand Of Chocolates to ap-
prcciate the price ANA quality
our 20 cent Mixture of assorted
Chocolates are the best for the money
that can be purchased not only in
Gardiner but in any large city Of New
England. Just try one half pound. 1t
will cost you but Zoe. and you will be
convinced of their quality
Always d fresh supply of Peters
Milk Chocolate. McIntosh's Butter
Toffce. Banquet Cream Wintergreens
and Peppcrmints The Famous Apollo
Wrapped Caramcls. etc.
200 Pounds Maple Sugar from the
celebrated Maple orchards of the
Purinton Brothers of Bowdoinham,
Me. 1t is admitted that thoy excel in
the manufacture of choice Maple
Sugar.
Last but not least the Famous
EPiCUREAN asst. Chocolates in
Fancy one pound boxes only 27c.
every Saturday in the year Fresh
Supply just received.
Hudnuts Perfumes and Toilet
Articles. Prescriptions. Drugs that
Cure at
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ANOTHER BIG SHAKEUP
Among New York City Police Officers,
Per Legislative Authority.

New York. April 19.-The anticipat-
ed shdkeup in the New York police
force took place today. Commissioner
Bingham. under the authority of the
bill recently passed by the Legisla ture
late in the afternoon reaprointel 10 of
the Is inspectors and sent eight to the
command Of precincts, appointing sew
On captains and one lieutenant az act
ing inspectors to take their places.
Tho order shows that the commits
sicner cid not take politics into consid-
Grafton in making his changes. Inspec-
tors McCluskcy. O'Brien. Cross. Me
Laughln. Grant. Murphy. Kane and
Wciganl, are among those who are re-
duccd to captains commands. The fol-
lowing are made acting inspectors:
Captains Burfiend, Russell, Burns,
Thompson. Holahan, O'Brien and Her.
llias. Lieutenant James McCafferty is
temporarily assigned to take charge of
the detective bureau, succeeding In
spcctor Mclaughlin.
Twenty seven detective serSeants
were transferred from the detective hu-
reau and will act as roundsmen IN va
rious precincts. Their places are filled
by details from officers and patroilnen
from the regular police force. All OF inc
detectives attached to the STATS OF the
dcposed inspectors were removed from
the detective force and sent to various
stations to do patrol duty.
The law under which the changes
are made was passed by the LesiSla-
ture a few DAYS ago and signed by the
Governor April 16. The certified copy
of il was only received by the commas
sioner this morning. BY the law the
civil service rank Of inspectors IS ahoi-
ishcd. but the commissioner IS given
power t. designate officers az acting
inspectors.
The law does not reduce the pay Oh
those Who are not roappointed- but
leaves it where it WAS before ihey
were deposcd
The only difference IS that the 'or-
mer inspectors will serve aS captains
with. in many cases. their former cap
tains ranking them as acting lhspec-
tors.
The following inspectors We're reap
rointed. Cartwright. Flood, Walsh. D'l-
lon. Sweeney, Baldwin, Nally, Hogan
Schmittberger and Titus
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BATES WINS DEBATE
From Clark University on Need of
Shipping Subsidy.

Lewiston. Me. April 1a.-This evening
Ba,c' College Representatives won thu
debate from Clark University VI Worces-
ter, Mass, the question being.
Resolved That It i for the interest Of
the United States to Establish Il General
System of Shipping Subsidies
The speakers from Bates were GuF
Won Aldrich. John Scott Pendlcton and
Harlowe Morrcll Davis. The Clark team
was made III. OF George Hammond Mer
lex. Archie Ii. Hillman and Charles
Lynch Phillips.
Bates had the affirmative side and both
trams put up strong arguments. The
contest was a close one. Senator w. p.
Frye was the presiding officer, Rey. +. NJ.
Preb,c the time keeper. and the Judges
were Hon. NJ. T. Frank. Richard Webb
and Corroll w. Morrill,. all of Portland.
The debate was held at the Main Street
Free Baptist church, which was crowded
with spectators.
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would
acknowledgement a
All Classes Represented
o
Sincere Testimony
presenting Admiral
ran o
public
Genuine Endorsements.
with which liberties whatever changing
In
published
after the
A Captains Letter.
toni
shoul household"
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Navigation Conference TO
Act With Boards Of Trade
In Asking President to Appoint
a National Commission
To Make Desired Amendments to
the Navigation Laws.

Boston. April 19.-Lincoln' c. Cum
mings Of Brookline. leader of the move
ment for government inspection OF
crews of passenger steamers, stated
today that the outcome of the naviga-
ton conference held in New York this
week will be the appointment Of a COM
lnittee to act with delegates from
boards Of trade Of various cities, in
petitiOninG President Roosevelt for a
notional commission TO suggest needed
revision Of the navigation laws.
The commission will be asked for
On the ground that revision is needed to
meet the conditions which tine move
lnent seeks to remedy, particularly with
reference to the inspection Of crews.
the construction and equipment Of
steamships and the rules Of the road.
Ii urging the appointment of the
commission. emphasis Will be laid on
the fact that the owners, ndviga:ors,
engineers and boards Of trade repres-
euted at the New York conference vere
unanimous in the sentiment that
changes in government inspections
We're imperative FOR the adequate pro-
lection of the public.
The following permanent committee
on resolutions and resolutions and or
der has been named: Professor Charles
Sprague Smith, New York; Lincoln G.
Cummings. BroDkiine Mass: @. Waldo
Smith. NJ y York: MacDOugall
Hawkes.. New YORK; capt. Ira Harris,
United States inspection department:
Capt. Luther =. Harris, president
American Masters Mates and Pilots
Association: Frank Gair Maconber
Boston: ]. j. Waters. New York.
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CLUE TO MARVIN BOY
Is Thought to Have Been Secured BY
Gloversvills, NJ. ", Police.

Gloversviie. y. Y. April l9.-AlcNdndrr
II. Allen who gives his occupation as 4
travelling vender of gas mantels, Is being
held by the police of this city as the sus-
pected abductor of Horace Marvin. Jr..
the 4-year-old son of DR.. Marvin of Do
yer. Del. Allen came to Gloversville two
weeks ago, accompanied by a woman.
several years his junior. and small boy.
They took furnished rooms and soon
came under the surveillance of the police
as possible abductors of the Marvin boy.
A photograph of the boy was secured and
forwsr ded yesterday TO DR.. Marvin. In
reply he wired Chief Smith that he would
send his nephew. MyleS Standish of New
York, to identity the boy. Meanwhile
Allen attempted to leave the city and was
taken into custody pending the arrival Of
MIR Standsh. The woman and the child
are being kept upder close watch
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By. Fire Which Sweeps Il
oiIo, Island Of panay,
Contlagration Beyond Control
and Communication Severed.
Earthquake Shocks Add to the De-
lights of the Philippines.

Manila, April 19.-The town of Iloilo,
Island OF Pauay. was totally destroyed
by fire hi NJ NI..il 4; with the result
that 20tU9 persons :.t'. hrMclcSs. As
this di$!'1t,n i tiled the outiagration
is still raging anu is beyond control.
The civil and military authorities are
doing everything possible to check the
flames and assist the sufferers. No
estimate has Yet been made of the
amount of damage done and no details
Of the fire are obtainable, owing to
communication with Iioilo being seri-
ouSly affected.
Earth shocks We're felt here at inter-
walls. this morning. Three Of the Shocks
" ere severe but the majority were
very light.
Reports received from the southern
part of the island of LuZon announce
that severe earthquakes were felt at
NeueVa CacercS, CamarincS province
and at Tayabas, 81 miles southeast of
Manila. Buildings We're destroyed in
both places but no loss of life has been
reported up to the present. Commune
cation with the two cities mentioned
is affected.
Charleston. S. G., April ia slight
earth tremor was felt here today. NO
damage has been rppOrtpd
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congressman Endorse 2e-ru-na
Author Praises Pe-ru-na.

MIR. Robert +. Harvey, wcll-known
author and lecturer, writes from IL S.
Lincoln street, Chicago, III:
II was in good health unl.l about four
years ago when my back became lame
and sore. The pains kept Increasing
with severe twitcheS and slow exhaust
i've aches. Having read of Peruna. l
decided to try it. l found relief in Ten
days. Within three months va" urn
once more. Giye AL thanks to r,.,,..,..
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Walter Kelley. the young man Who
attempted to commit suicide Thursday
at Ear Harbor by shooting himself
through the head with revolver. il at
the Bar Harbor hospital in critical
condition. Thursday afternoon DR.. c.
!. Morrison, assisted by DR.. H. D.
AFerill and DR.. f. J. Morrison. rr;bed
Tor the bullet but did not find it. The
shooting was done with Il % calibre re-
Nolver and the bullet is lodged as near
as can he ascertained at the base of the
hra'N- The Young man withstcod the
operation and wa conscious Friday
:;"rn'nS ='f alth"ugh -ho c,1s.ncez are
against hiH' there IL still soa,a hope
of his recovery.
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SAN FRANCISCO METHODlSTS
Will Be Grateful for Assistance In Re-
building Their Churches.

Philadelphia. April 19.-Next sun
day. the anniversary of the earthquake
and fire which laid San Francisco in
ruins, is to be observed by the Metho-
dists and an effort will be made to
raise enough money to rebuild the
church property which is still in ruins.
The Board Of Home Missions and
Church Extension has appealed to the
1900 Methodist churches in the Unit
ed States to observe next Sunday as
California Rehabilitation day and
make collections
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The K!ark Urban Company present.
ed Across the Desert" at the Opera
house last evening before a large and
enthusiastic audience. The play was
strong one and was we'll put on. The
company will give matinee this al
ternoon and conclude their engagement
this city tonight.
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The AIwhac Club gave very en-
joyable social at n. Z. o. P. hall last
evening. A line musical program was
furnished and refreshments served.
After the entertainment games we're
were played until late hour and the
party broke up after one of the most
enjoyable times of the many that have
been given by this club.
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A Captains Letter.
SEA MOSS FARINE

is pure, health-giving food.
ToothSome, nutritious, econom.
zeal. Buy it house-keepers,
hotels, restaurants, bakeries.
A Csc. package makes Is quarts
dessert dishes. Just the food
required by infants and invalida
Sample free. Lyon Mig. Co. Brooklyn, NY.
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The Masquerade party given by the
lota Sigma Society at the Congrega-
tional church was a decided success.
The first prize was won by Miss Sarah
Merrill OF Augusta, who appeared as
"Babie.'' the leading character in The
Little Minister"
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Leon Lawton arrived home last even
ing from Stockton Springs. Mr.. Law
ton is severely afflicted with rheuma-
tism and will remain at his home in
this city until he RECEIVERS.
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Five carriers. two substitutes, and
Clerk Geo. L. Hathaway of the post Of
fee went to Portland yesterday to at
tend the annual convention Of the
Maine letter carriers.
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The Boston boat will undoubtedly be
seen at her dock today. The river is
now practically free of floating ice and
very little danger will accompany her
trip to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-20

Mrs. George Oliver and Mrs. Fred
Nudd went to Bath yesterday to at
tend the funeral Of their brothers
wife. Mrs. MoccrS.
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The Salvation Army gave very in
teresting and we'll attended lecture at
Library hall last evening. There were
several fine illustrated songs and the
stereopticon views were especially fine.
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The officers of Co. A have been fix
ing up their quarters at the new armory
and have gone to considerable expense
10 make them neat and attractive.
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The carpenters are still at work on
The Gardiner end Of the bridge making
Il few repairs on the underneath part
OF the old wooden end.
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Mrs. y. r. Henderson Of Troy. y. r..
ret urned Yesterday to her home, after
Il visit with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanson. who have
been making u visit with relatives in
Pittston, returned yesterday to their
home in Fitchburg.