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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
BIG CITIES BAD CAPITALS
Pennsylvania Officials Not in Favor Of
Capital in Largest City.

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb 4.-(SpeciaD.-
The question of the most satisfactory
location for the state capitol. as well
as that of the selection Of the largest
city in the state for such purpose was
thoroughly gone into in Pennsylvania
in 1889. when a bill providing for the
removal of the capital from Harris
burg to Philadelphia was defeated.
The erection in this city of the new
SI3. 100000 capitol has forever prccluded
the possibility OF further agitation IN
that direction.
Public opinion has always been
strong to the effect that the capitol
should not he located in q large city.
but rather it should oc in a small cit )
where the diversions from state bnsi-
ness were not strrng enough to tempt
legislators to neglect their duties as
law makers. The question Of geo
graphical locality also had something,
to do with keeping the capitol here.
When Gov. Stuart, himSel; Phila
delphian, was asked today of the ad-
vantage Of the policy of keeping th>
capital of state away from the
largest city, he said that he did not
care to discuss that phase of the ques-
tion.
You know" said the governor, that
nv native city is the largest. that she
did make some claims for the capitol
some years ago. and that the matter is
settled. But l believe that the capital
of a state should be located where Ii
will be most convenient for the people
to reach it. and SO placed that the
members Of the Legislature can get IL
it in the quickest and most convenient
manner. The capital at Washington
vas SO located at the time 1t was
chosen and the capital al Harrisburg
was most convenient when it was fixed
upon. Ii the big city is in the centre
Of the state, 1 see no objections to Sc
iecting it. provided it is the most con-
yenient to get to-"
Speaker Frank 3. MCLain. of the
House OF Representatives. in speaking
in this connection said today;
"a capital located in smaller city
has not the undesirable features thar
are found in a large city to divert them
from legislative duties. Committee
meetings and sessions nf the Leg:s'a
tube are attended, much better i ne
capital is located in smaller city. IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
THE METROPOLIS coRRUPTS
Kentucky Thinks Legislative Morals
Higher in a Small Capital.

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD.-
citizens are almost unanimous in the
opinion that the good of the Common
wealth and OF the public veal are
better served by the location of the
capital at Frankfort than at Louisville.
til" metropolis Of the state. The capt.
tai has just been perman ,ntIy located
here after a fight in which tn" sentt-
mcnt of the leaders Of al parties ia
vnTcd the smaller city.
Governor J. G. W. Backham. just
elected to the United States Senlte. ia
vored Frankfort III several strong
messages.
IN a city. such as Louisville. with
its host of attractions and allurcmentS.
the public service would most certain
ly suffer severely by the department
employees distraction from their du-
ties" said he. land I doubt not that
with a legislature in session at such q
place. it would be next to impossible TT
keep quorum present. Away from
the excitement ot a large city the Of
fcialS and employees give faithful per-
Torrance of their duties and the peo-
pies interest receive their full and I'M
divided attention.
State Auditor s. W. Hagcr. who has
been nominated for governor says:
There can be no ground for debate
on the question of whether it is best
| to have the state capital away from
the largest city. one of the reasons
| is that it keeps down the number Oi
visit ors and idle callers to the mini
| n,,oyl,I-a. n 10
vote themselves more assiduously l.
| their duties"
OTTER prominent officials say that
| with the Kentucky capital located at {
large city there is no telling what
| character of legislation would be fotst'
| ed upon the people. 1t would be I'M
| possible. they say. to prevent corrupt
| ing influences from working untram
meled upon the members at large.
At a smaller place like this, further
| more. every man who approaches
| member is known. his business under
| stood. his purpose instantly OWNED an.
| the power of the lobbyist for sinister
designed Curbed to a Point wnicl
would be impossible at the metropolis.
Every legislator stands out in tn;
| spot llSnt mere. IT'S every az = ""
der surveillance. and the first move
| from the straight and narrow path o
rectitude is immediately known by all
and the result is that higher morale
| in the Legislature and among the of
| ficials is maintained.
They hesitate long if inclined 20 b.
tray the confidence rcpoSed in them III
| tht. pcncle. and the state pros2crs a
| curtiin.iy. ';his is kentucky's eNper-
! fence and the capital has been rerm2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

The thir! explosion in West Virginia
within two weeks occurred Monday at
the Davis Coal !; Coke cos mine No -
at Thomas near Elkins. w. Va. and -
or 20 miners are said to have been killed
a first rcscunS party entered The minr
and the bjdicS OF six Foreigners and on.
American We're recovered ut 4 distance
Of 100 feet from the shaft. Before fur
Their progress could bp made a deadly
wave of poisonous fumes cnVelupcd tie
rcscuers and one of them. Daniel Jones
q mine boss di,.i from suffocatipn III
forts are being made to enter the mine
again, but without success The air fans
were demolished by the explosion ANA
the mill is full of dangerous lftcr-damp.
There is no possible hope that the men in
the mine are alive. While the exact num-
h"r OF cntomhcd men still IN the mine j.;
not known al tig.s time. the number is
estimated at about 80 ana it is thought
probable that there may be more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
STILL MORE TESTIMONY.
For ACCESSIBILITY OF Not Locating
Capitals in the Larger Cities.

Additional opinions received from the officials other states
concerning the most desirable location OF states capital only
give added weight the arguments already published
The almost unanimous opinion continues favor OF smaller
city compared to the metropolis OF account of the
efficiency and economy which the former works and also IN
favor OF central location compared to one in one end or
corner state OF the increased travelling expense
and Inconvenience which the latter arrangement would work
Governor Beckam of Kentucky speaks strongly against the
location of states capitol the largest CITY, And other officials
back up lis view holding that the atmosphere OF state mcrop
oils unfavorabe to the kind OF legislation the people want on
account OF more active lobbying corporate
The views Of Pennsylvania officials coincide largely with
these. Governor Stuart himself Phladelplan nevertheless
favor central location officers are otsoke, in
their advocacy OF a smaller city.
Vermont where there has been considerable agitation in mast
years tor relocation OF the capital has the matter in
common light the general opinion having been that i'll
oeho'ed the state to spend money badly needed In other works
Tor show project not actually needed Feeling against e.
uaVagance doubtless CHIEF cause OF the present law which
declares Montpelier permanent seat OF the state government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
Seven Killed In
Western Wreck.

Dcs Moines. Ia. Feb. 4.-Sevcn min
crs were killed tonight and a dozen
were injured in the wreck of a coal
train on the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway. near Des Mones.
a car III the middle of the train left
the track and ditched the cars behind
il. The train carried about 80 miners,
scattered in groups on different coal
cars. Several passengers were in the
cabuose. The victims were all buried
under Wreckage and coal. Which later
caught fire. making the rescue work
difficult. The injured will recover.
Among the hurt arc Blanche Roser and
Jeanne Horsburg, school teachers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
A WORD OF REPRoAcH.
Republican Press of France Gives
Militant Catholics a Pointed Hint.

Paris. Feb. 4-The Republican press
reproachcs the militant Catholics with
exhibiting Il spirit of intolerance to-
wards Archbishop Vilatte yesterday on
the occasion Of the inauguration Of the
services Cc the rev French Apostolic
Catholic church at the Church Of the
Holy Apostles. considering it to be bad
policy and adding:
"Now, when a state religion no long-
CT exists in France. it is advisable that
all prudent people respect the opinions
of others if they expect their own to
be respected"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Albert Krone. aged ~ wears, stock
yard emplOye. was placed on trial at
Kansas City. No. Monday for the muir
der Of Bertha Bowly, his former sweet
heart. Miss Bowly and Frank Kern
were found July 20 last, both upcon-
scious from blows on the head inflicted
with piece of gaspipe. The girl died.
but Kern recovered. The prosecution
alleges that Krone attacked the couple
and was prompted by jealousy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

As an evidence of the prosperity Of
our Cove county farmers we wish -
call the attention Of our readers to I'm
occuranc" witnessed by us. Wedn"S-
Gay farmer drove into Grinnell with
a load of hay an! was attired az fol
lows: Shoes. patent leather: coat.
Prince Albert; trousers. broadcloth: hat
StetSon crush: white collar and tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

y sentence of 80 days in Jail with no
alternative was the only business
transacted at the police court yester-
day morning. Parker Talbot was the
unfortunate one and though he plead
ed hard for leniency it did not come.
Talbot has been before the court sew
eral times of late and has been allowed
to go ny fines and promises. These he
failed to keep and though he promised
to leave town, it was of no avail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

me Irish parliamentary party Mon
'av at Dublin, unanimously reelected
John Redmond as chairman of the
party. 1t was also decided not to re
admit TO membership Daniel d. Shee-
nan. who resigned his seat in the
House Of Commons for the middle di-
vision Of Cork, as protest against
hiS aile&ei IL treatment by the porty.
and VIII" was reelected for that di-
vision unnppoSed in May, 1901
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

The gold watch that was offered as
prize to the person who made the
largest aggregate score at the bowling
ally for the last three weeks was taken
by Herbert Blair of Farmingdale. No
score of under so counted and his to-
tai was 1868. His nearest competitor
was L. Lennon. who had few over
1000 For the next two weeks a very
handsome gold ring is offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. Isaac Mitchell, Beech street. Prep
arations will then be made for the
supper and entertainment to be held at
the supper room Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Mrs. Mary Nash, Lincoln street. Suf-
fered two shocks Monday and her con-
dition is very serious. She was as COM
Portable as possible late in the day. Her
sister, Mrs Barnes. who makes her
home with her. is also seriously i'll, the
result of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

At the meeting of Pei Clason Camp
S. of ". Wednesday evening there will
be % applications to be acted upon and
other important business to come up
and every member is requested to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Quarterly melting of the Woman's
Auxiliary to the Board of Missions
will take place in Christ church parish
today. Opening service in the church
at $50 o'clock. Following the service
the bishop will conduct a quiet hour"
for the Auxiliary. Business sessions
during the day in the Parish
Home,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

The Silver social at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Donnell, Brunswick avenue
this evening. promises to be one of the
most pleasant affairs of the winter.
This is given by the ladies of the Con-
sregational Society for the purpose Of
raising funds for the payment OF
small church debt and they will allow
nothing to go undone to make it sue
cessful. A lunch will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
Cold At SUPERIOR, Wis.

Superior. Wis. Feb. 4.-Thermome-
ters for the first time this winter reg
istered 40 degrees below zero this
morning. Trains from all directions
have been badly delayed the past 80
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Miss Carrie Pendleton. who has been
making q tWo-Weeks' visit with Mrs.
Lucretia Tyler Farninsdalc. returned
to her home in Boston yesterday. She
was accompanied by Mrs Tyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

with white cloth gloves. and as we did
mt examine his makeup further we
don't know what brand Of cigarettes
he smoked nor the grade of perfume
he sported.-Govc County U<as.) News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

\ large number of the members of
Co A of this city vert TO Augusta last
evening. where they were guests Of Co.
NJ at their inspection. All report a
most enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Mrs. NJ. f. Clusky. who has been
making short visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
F. +. Potter, Dresden avenue, returned
yesterday to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

W. f. Brown, who underwent a sur
gical operation about four weeks ago,
has 50 far recovered as to be able to
resume her duties at the Gardiner Beef
90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Mrs. George Danforth of Medford ar
rived yesterday TO visit her sister
Mrs. StrOut, School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Mr.. E. ]. Hutchinson went to Lisbon
Falls yesterday on business connected
with the Pythian Sisterhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Rev. A. E. Manson. who has been
seriously ill at his home in Farming
dale, is again able to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

A daughter arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Darling Saturday
afternoon and both mother and son are
doing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Miss Bertha Clason returned 10 Lew
iston yesterday TO resume her studies
at Bates College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Elias Humphrey and family returned
Sunday night from Aroostook county
and will reside in Randolph in the fu
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Bian Russell of Hudson, Mass. js
making short visit with former
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

large party will attend the bouts N
City hall, Augusta, tonight. Seats on
sale at z. A. HOulehan's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

II WAS 2nnounc"d by the attending
physician Monday 1T Olcan. y. y. that
there appeared IL be Il slight improve
mcnt i'll the condition OF eX-Goy. Hig-
gins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Miss Grace Reed returned Monday
from visit of a few weeks with Ros-
ton friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

The ". c. 7. L. held a social service
with Mrs. Mary ]. Atwood, IN Bridge
street, Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Mrs. A. ID. Wing, who has been in
at her home in Farmingdale, is again
able to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
GARDINER LODGE DIRECTORY.
HERMoN LODGE. NO. 80. z. LA. M

Stated communication at Masonic Hall
Tuesday evening. Feb. s. at 80. Work
in the NJ. NJ. degree Refreshments. So
journing brethren cordially invited
JAMES +. BAGLFY. w M
JAMES N. LARRAREE. Sec.
satmon& tueswktf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

Thomas CHM Of Boston IS visiting
his brother, William CHM. Washington
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE RROMO Quindnc Tab
,-ts. Druggists -rfurd money II II fails to
cure. T.. w. GROVES signature 10 -
each box. &c.
tu&Sat a.~< !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-05
ON OUR SHELVES

and counters you will find only the
best of canned and package goods,
and the best Of every kind. What
ever you want in fine groceries you
will find here, and you will find
our prices right on teas, coffees,
canned goods and everything in
groceries. We pride ourselves on the
courtesy and efficiency Of our store
service.
A. w. PeasIee, Gardiner
1ss Water St. Next door to Drug Store
Tel. 5-11.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-27
BOYS ROB CIGAR STORE
WITH POLE AND HOOK
Liberality With the Stolen
Smokes" Leads to
Their Arrest

OAKLAND, June 26.-Hooking cigars
from cigar stand by means of a. long
pole thrust through the iron screen of
the Robles cigar store in Fruitvale en-
abled Fred Schultz and Tito Siacca-
lugo, boys IA years of age, to treat all
their friends to smokes until they were
arrested by Deputy Constable Mason
and lodged in the juvenile ward of the
receiving hospital. Mason recovered
about one third of the cigars stolen by
the boys, though it was estimated that
they had taken nearly 200 in all. Mason
discovered the guilty youths through
Information given by their friends,
nearly all of whom were smoking
stolen cigars.
Two other boys of the same age of
Fruitvale are being detained at the re-
ceiving hospital for having appropriated
a horse and buggy belonging to the Al
bright realty company of Fruitvale.
They gave their names as Howard
Reese and Frank Bettencourt. Young
Reese said they were peddling samples
of health foods and needed the rig to
get around in.
Probation Officer Ruess will take
charge of all of the cases
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-27
LIE IS PASSED BETWEEN
MINERS IN convention
Secretary and Delegate Call
Each Other Harsh
Names
MAHoNEY CONCLUDES
Acting President Denies
Numerous Charges
Against Him

DENVER. Colo. June 26.-Acting
President Mahoney today concluded his
Reputation OF the charges made
against him in the convention of the
western federation OF miners. He adj
vocated breaking away from the indus
trial workers OF the world II the two
warning factions in the organization
could not get along together
Acting Secretary James Kirwan fol-
lowed Mahorey on the floor he de-
voted his talk to a refutation or the
charges against him and the acting
president and to a harsh criticism Of
the industrial workers and the socialist
party. He showed that the latter hal
condemned the western federation Or
miners in a recent issue OF its organ OF
publicity.
Tirwan read a letter from W. ..
Haywood at Boise. in which Haywood
said that since ne had been in the Idah''
rrison he had taken up the study OF
law and had already passed an exam
ination on four subjects.
The lie was passed at the convention
this afternoon between kirwan and
Delegate Mitchell. formerly OF Greer
wood. 3. c. kirwan had asserted that
Mitchell did not dars to return TO
Greenwood on account % a shady min
ing machinery dell. In reply Mitchell
said Kirwan lied when ne made that
statement. and kirwan assorted that
Mitchell was - lfar 4 he denied IT.
The chair restored order before other
personalities were indulSe1 In.
One speaker this afternoon said he
had heard ii stated that Mahoney and
Kirwan had really made little enort -
have Meyer and Haywood released
from Jail. as they wished to peFpetuate
themselves in Office. Another delegats
claimed that Delegate John McMuIlen
of the Butte engineers had asked unicnf
No. "a to approve a committee to IN
vestigate the corruption and ,ottenness
os Noyer and Haywood ave months be-
fore they were ARRESTED. while Ed
ward ClfByrne of Butte claimed IL ives
rurnored that Kirwan was short $1,000
in his accounts
These charges were not denied today.
as the chair had ruled thaI the speaker
should not be interrupted and thosa
accused would have chance to clear
themselves later.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-27
AUTO WRECK KILLS YALE
Man AND INJURIES THREE
Frightful Accident Casts
Pail Over Exercises at
Commencement
CAR MAKES PLUNGE
Speeding Machine Skids on
Bridge and Leaps to
Bed of Greek

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June ga
frightful accident, causing the death o1
one undergraduate and injuring more
or less seriously two other students
and a guest, cast gloom over the com
mencement exercises at Yale univer-
sity today. The victim was ID. Leet
Oliver, son of Mrs. J. B. oliver of Pitts
burg, Pa, and senior in the Sheffield
scientific school, a4hember of St An
thongs fraternity and one of the most
prominent students of the upper class
men, The injured are W. Strothers
Jones of Red Bank, n. j., Sheffield
Junior; J. C. Colston of Baltimore, a
senior In the same department, and E.
Hudson. a commencement guest of the
others, all of whom live at st. Anthony
house.
Oliver died from broken back, be-
ing crushed under his automobile after
it had jumped off bridge in Center
VILE, about four miles from the college
The others are suffering from many
cuts and bruises and Colston's nose was
broken.
The party was coming into the city
and the machine apparently skidded of
the end of the bridge, which spans a
small stream AS the machine took
its hight into the air it turned over
and landed just at the edge of the
Mdtcis llC ttuoHin6 WCl6hN SVhiAh5
upon Oliver, who was driving. and he
was killed almost instantly. Hudson
and Colston were carried into New
Haven for treatment.
The automobile was of the racing
type. The roadway upon the bridge is
partly occupied by streetcar tracks
The supposition is that the automobile
ran upon the bridge at high rate of
speed and that Oliver in trying to keep
clear of the car tracks swerved and
caused the wheels to skid.
PITTSBURG. June 26. d. Leet
Oliver, who was killed in the auto
mobile accident at New Haven, was
son of the late James B. Oliver. who
died year ago and was one of the
prominent steel manufacturers of Pitts
burg. He also was nephew of George
T. oliver, proprietor of the Pittsburg
Gazette-Times and the Chronicle Tele-
graph of this city. He leaves mother
and two sisters. He was 81 years of
age.
BALTIMORE, June 2s.-5. C. coIston.
the Yale student injured in the auto
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-27
RUNAWAY AUTO. PLUNGEs
s into SIDE Of HOUSE
Frank H. Jol1nson's Mighty
Car Is Demolished by
Heavy Impact

SAN RAFAEL. June 26--Franlk H.
Johnson. one of the most prominent
society men here and we'll known in
San Francisco as an autoist, is now
without a motor car owing to a Pc
culiar accident today Johnson re-
Gently bought 20 horsepower tour
ing car, which seated 10 persons, and
since then he had covered hundreds of
miles in the big machine. Johnson had
a party of Oakland restaurant men in
the car today, and after leaving them
at roadhouse near here, proceeded
to his own home for lunch. He left the
car at the crest of q hill some 80 feet
distant from his doorway and had
seated himself at table for lunch
when he was hurled the length of the
room. Upon his recovery he found that
the big machine had run away and had
plunged through the side of the house.
The car was demolished.