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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

a prolonged debate was prccipitated
over point OF order made by Tawney
against the provision in the bill grant,
ing to the secretary of the navy au-
thority to make expenditures for re-
pairs and changes on vessels in excess
of the limit now fixed. The chair sus-
tanned the point and the words went
out of the bill.
The efficiency Of the personnel OF the
American navy was vigorously de-
Tended by Hobson. He gave an
historical review of the part played
by Americans in naval battles and
declared that '1hat record Of un-
parallellcd efficiency is still MAIN
tanned"
The American ships, the product or
that personnel, were not only as good
but from 20 TO 25 per cent. better than
ships of same date abroad. He warned
the House that future laval battles
would be fought with the great guns
Of long range, and said that the six
inch and eight-incl guns would not be
as effective as heretofore.
The reading Of the bill after these re-
marks proceeded rapidly until the pro-
vision for naval increase was reached
when the bill was laid aside for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
Foraker Speaks on
Brownsville Affair.

Washington, April 14.-Applause that
smothcred the pounding of the Vice
Presidents gavel attested the warmth
of the reception given by the crowded
galleries Of the Senate to the speech
of Senator Foraker today in defence OF
the colored soldiers discharged with
out honor by the President because Of
their supposed connection with the
Brownfeld affair.
The day was made notable in the
annals of senatorial oratory. Never IN
the history of the Senate have the
galleries been SO fully surrendered to
representatives of the negro race, more
than half of the crowds that filled
every available seat and standing room
being occupied by them. They came
and secured the points of vantage in
all the galleries except that reserved
for members of the families of sena-
tors. The only seats unoccupied were
in the section reserved for the use of
the President.
The senator began by saying there
evidently was misrepresentation con-
corning his speech and he read a news
paper clipping to the effect that he
was to deliver a three-days speech in
dcnOuncia ton of the President and
the secretary of war. He laughingly
disavowed his intention to do either Of
the things charged against him. He
proceeded to read his address, his voice
ringing clear throughout the chamber.
except that toward the end he showed
slight signs of exhaustion. The utmost
silence prevailed during nearly three
hours. Then his final reference to the
part the colored race had taken in the
military service of the country called
forth smothered applause and when he
finished there was resounding hand
clapping which defied the gavel Of tho
Vice President and continued for sew
eral minutes. AS the ovation ended
Vice President Fairbanks made the
usual announcement about the rules
of the Senate forbidding dcmonstra-
tons in the galleries and the tardy
restoration of order called forth gen
eral laughter. ~
Colleagues Of the :" Ohio senator
crowded about him. Senator Warner,
whose bill for the re-enlistment of the
negro soldiers he had opposed, being
the first OF grasp his hand. One after
another of the senators from both sides
of the chamber congratulated him on
his presentation of the subject.
Towards the close of Mr.. Foraker's
address, the Presidents secretary an
nounced "a message in writing" but
the attempt to read it after Foraker
concluded was made difficult because
of the confusion and in rather unusual
manner it was put through that only a
bare announcement of it's purpose was
possible. Senator Hale came to the
rescue Of the Vice President. who was
endeavorng to restore order by mo-
ton to adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

The House of Representatives Tuesday
adopted the conference report on the spe-
cial pension bill granting increases of
pensions to widows of soldiers and sail
ors. The report was also adopted by
the Senate and now will go to the Presi-
dent for signature.
Hereafter, in accordance with a ruling
of the isthmiar canal commission. no
special appointments of employees are to
be requested except in special cases to
be approved by the chairman of the 18TH
milan canal commission, and all appoint
ments in the United States are to be
made with the Washington office and in
accordance with approved practice. This
action is taken, as explained in a pre-
amblc, in order that the principles Of the
civil service covering employment in the
United States may be applied as closely
as possible to employees of the commits
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

committee consider the claims of Mr.
Bryan's friends for an instructed dol.
egation.
The 81 members of the committee nm
resolutions met tonight and appointed
a subcommittee to consider the argu-
ments for a delegation instructed for
Bryan. The subcommittee went into
Immediate session and the resolutions
drawn by the Bryan PROGRESSIVE Dem
ocratic League committee which was
made public last night were submit
ted. Following a long discussion Mr..
Thomas was permitted to appear be-
fore the subcommittee and make an
apDeal. The ub-committee decided by
a vote of to l to report to the resolu-
tions committee against an instructed
delegation for Mr.. Bryan. With the
fight for Bryan now before the whole
committee on resolutions, the Bryan
forces declared that If the committee
adopted the recommendations of the
SUBJ committee q final effort would be
made to bring before the convention a
report which would bring the issue
squarely before the delegates The ac.
ton OF the subcommittee, however, il
ldhcil u ny lIoSt ledu0IS iuentl-
fled with Chairman Connors and Lead
err Murphy as an unmistakable sign of
defeat for the Bryan forces.
The committee on credentials met
this Afternoon was still in session
at q late hour tonight
Comptroller Metz, one of the men,
bers of the subcommittee, declared II
was wrong to raise the question of an
instructed delegation at all and have
it defeated on the convention floor, as
it would put the New York delega-
ton in a bad light. He said the New
York Democrats wanted to go to Dem
yer and stand for the nominee and that
he was opposed to anything showing
the state divided.
State Senator Thomas F. Grady, long
recognized as one of the mouthpieces
of Tammany Hall, made a long speech
in opposition to the Coatsworth reso-
luton. He said he was strongly of the
opinion that the Democrats had glo-
rious chance for victory this fall, and
believed that chance would be i'm
proved if the New York delegation was
uninstructed.
Mr.. Mack informed the committee
that if the subcommittee report was
adopted the minority would feel COM
PEELED to put in a minority report. He
moved the substitution of the Coats
worth report for the report of the sub
committee and the motion was defea,-
ed by vote of % to T. The sub-com-
mittee's report for an uninstructed del.
egation was then passed by TIE samc
vote and the committee adjourned to
meet tomorrow at II O'Clock
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CONTINUED From Page one3

,lihood whatever of obtaining it in the
future within any reasonable time.
So incidentally with this discovery &C.
Cured radical change in the build
ing of battleships among the great
military nations-a change in accord
ance with which the most modern bat
tleships have been or are being con-
structed, of size and armament
which doubles, or more probably
trebles, their effectiveness. Every
other great naval nation has or is
building a number Of ships OF this
kind: we have provided for but two,
and therefore the balance of power IS
now inclining against us. Under these
conditions, to provide for but TWO bat
tleships a year is to provide That THIS
nation instead Of advancing shall go
backwards in naval rank and relative
power among the great nations. Such
q course would be unwise for us if We
fronted merely on one ocean and it is
doubly unwise when we front on two
oceans AS chief executive of the ma
ton and as commander-in-chief OF the
navy, there is imposed upon me the
solemn responsibility Of advising the
Congress of the measures vitality nee
essary to secure the peace and welfare
Of the republic in the event Of inter-
national complications which are even
remotely possible. Having III view this
solemn responsibility, l earnestly adj
wise that the Congress now provide
four battleshps of the most ad-
vanced type. I cannot too emphatical-
~ say that this is measure Of peace
80 IF N
circumstances under which this repub-
lie would enter into an aggressive
war: most certainly under no circun1-
stances would it enter into an agrees
sive war to extend it's territory or in
any other manner seek material ag-
grandizep1ent l advocate that the
United States build a navy common
surate with its powers and its needs,
because l feel such a navy would be
the surest guaranty and safeguard OF
peace. We are not military nation.
Our army is so small as to present an
almost absurd contrast to our size. 1t
is probably treated as little more than
n nucleus for organization in case Of
serious war. Yet we are "a rich nation
ard undefended wealth invites aggres-
sion The very liberty of individual
speech and action which we so prize
and guard, renders it possible that at
times unexpected causes of friction
with foreign powers may suddenly de-
velop
At this moment we are negotiating
arbitration treaties with all the other
great powers that are willing to enter
them. These arbitration treaties have
a special usefulness because in the
event OF some sudden disagreement
they render it morally incumbent up
on both nations to seek first to reach
an agreement through arbitration and
at least secure Il breathing space dur
ing which the cool judgment of the two
nations involved may get the upper
hand over any momentary burst of an
ger These arbitration treaties are en-
tered into not only with the hope of
preventing wrong-doing by Others
against us, but also as q proof that we
have no intention of doing wrong our
selves.
Yet it is idle to assume. and from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
DELEGATES UNRESTRICTED.
Honolulu Republicans Endorse Roose.
velt's Administration.

Honolulu, April 14.-The Republican
territorial convention met yesterday
and elected Representative C. A. Rice
chairman. The platform endorses the
administration of President Roosevelt
and Governor Freer and services of
Representative Kuhio; favors tariff re-
vision, ship subsidy and fertilization
Of Honolulu and a naval station at
Pearl Harbor. Delegates to the ma
tional convention will go uninstructed
and the unit rule will prevail. Dele
gates to the convention are
J. X. Kuhio and A. G. M. Robertson.
alternates, r. w. Brockon and ]. M.
Dowsett The four additional dele
gates are ]. c. Lane, E. A. Knudsen,
w. G. Walker, T. ]. Robinson. Ad-
ditional alternates are F. M. Hatch,
G. b. Mcclellan, Joaquin Garcia.
Sharles Weatherbee. The convention
re-endorsed Robertson for national
committeeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

day in the work of dwelling ruins.
Philip Marcunio, employed by the Bos-
ton & Northern Street Railway Co..
was struck by falling trolley pole
and suffered a broken arm.
Police officials stated tonight that
three different attempts had been made
early in the day to set fire to the Pope
& Cottle lumber yards each attempt
being after an arrest had been made
of a man charged with attempting to
set fire to lumber in the yard.
The body of the man recovered in
the ruins at the rear of Fourth street.
near Division street today, is believed
to be that of d carpenter named San
born. aged so years, who had & car
penter shop nearby. A carpenter rule
was found in the mans pocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
IN THE HOUSE.
Fight Over Naval Bill Taken Up With
Vigor.

Washington, April 14.--Consdera-
ton of the naval appropriation bill was
resumed in the House today. There
still was pending an amendment by
Jones, Va, striking out the appropria-
tion for developing the naval station
at Subig bay, Philippine Islands.
The controversy between the army
and the navy as to which is the more
desirable place, Cavite or Subig bay
for fertilization and protection. was
condemned by Crumpacker, Ind. He
thought the appropriations for both
Cavite and Olongape, Subig bay, should
be voted out of the bill until the ques-
ton as to the location OF the perma-
nent naval station was determined.
Taking advantage of a statement by
Foss that the matter had not been
finally disposed of, Tawney, Mimi, OPP
posed any appropriation whatever at
this time
Foss, however, declared that Ad-
miral Dewey and other naval authori-
ties were all agreed that Subig bay,
on account of it's depth of water, was
the proper place for the permanent
station.
I'm the final analysis" said Foss
amid applause. sit will be the navy
that will defend the army, it will be
the navy that will keep our flag aloft
in the sky over the Philippine archi-
pelago.
If" he said, 1.-The United States con-
trolled the sea. no invading army ever
would come into the Philippines.
Sherley, Kentucky. persisted that Ad-
rnipa1 Dp%Vnv and tho inint H. rd cc
which he is president, had recommend
ed Cavite, but FOss asserted that the
joint board for years had declared in
favor of Subig bay.
| Hobson detailed the situation at Su-
big bay from, a military standpoint and
reiterated his views in favor of that
location as a naval base as against
Cavite. Asked what Admiral Dewey's
real position in the matter was, Hob
son, amid loud applause said he had
telephoned the admiral today. who had
replied:
ut is Subig now and forever If we
are to have a naval base
Stating that while he did not intend
to criticize Admiral Dewey, Sherley
asserted that it would have been more
| W SOuSiCSS IL Ilc Iiiu ilduG
his dissent to the findings of the board
INSTEAD of acquiescing in the findings
and making his dissent by telephone -
This remark somewhat nettlcd Hob
son, who holly replied that if Admira
Dewey and the general board had told
the naval committee and the whole
Congress "that this whole question
was to provide against the sudden at
tack of 10000 men, that could land at
League island" Sherley would
Criticize the admirals. the board and
the President and the navy department,
and every other man who studied the
question for bringing up a war scare .
In order for the United States tc
control the Pacific he said, it would be
necessary to have a first-class nava
base at Pearl harbor, Hawaii a Sec
ond-class station at Subig bay. and q
third class station at Cavite.
Following the withdrawal by Jones
of his amendment. Crumpacker, Ind.
offered one providing that no part Of
the appropriation shall be used fol
the establishment of permanent
naval base at Olongapo, Subig bay Thu
amendment was lost and the readinl
Ut the bill was continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
J: =. BILIOUSNESS

Brunswick, Me, Oct. I, 1905.
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for years; in fact, never intend to be
without it in the house. think it
the best medicine for biliousness that
have ever used" Respectfully yours,
Mrs. S. C. Wilson.
The burden of living falls on the
stomach. Wien it is overworked the
liver becomes deranged and the sys-
tenn clogged. II. F." Atwood's Bitters
assist nature SO gently that the Who'll.
system quickly and quietly responds I.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
BRUNSWICK DEMOCRATS.
Delegates Chosen Are Understood to
Favor johnson for the Presidency.

Brunswick, Me-, April 14.-(SpeciaD.
AT Democratic caucus here tonight
the following delegates to the LIST dis
trict Democratic convention were
chosen:
Deputy Sheriff w. NJ. Pennell. II. >.
Thompson, John Leonard. H. c. Up
ton, II. L. Libby, Noal Vandall. Prof..
X. G. M. Stills; alternates. Col f. ~.
Courson, DR.. Z. II. Andrews anu
George Dreapeau The delegation Is
uninstructed and is understood to be
IN favor of Johnson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
DELEGATES UNRESTRICTED
But 10th Bay State District Favors
Taft for Presidency.

Boston. April 1.-THE Republicans
of the 10 Congressional district met
tonight in Wesleyan hall and elected
delegates to the annual Republican
convention. H. Clifford Gallagher of
Milton and DR.. Archibald r. Dawson
of Ward "a. The delegates were UNI
instructed. but resolution of prefer
encc for the nomination of Taft was
passed. Former Mayor Bryant of
Quincy presided at the convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
NO OUTSIDE HELP.
Old Bay State Able to Care for Chel.
sea Unfortunates.

Washington, April 1A.-"No help out
side the State is the word which
comes to the National Red Cross So
ciety from the Massachusetts State
organization which is rendering eff
fective help to the Chelsea fire s0f-
terers. The national organization
stands ready 10 lend any assistant
in it's power and TO issue an appeal
to the public for assistance if it should
become necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15
TO HELP BRETHREN.
Masonic Bodies Will Open Headquar.
tiers In Chelsea At Once.

Boston, April 14.-At a meeting of diff
ferent Masonic bodies held this evening
at the Chelsea police station a committee
was appointed to take in charge the re-
lief of brethren burned out. Headquar-
tiers will be opened Immediately at 13f
Broadway, Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

The New Pure Food and Drug Law
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, coos
and lung troubles 70 not affected by tne
National Pure Food and Drug law q -. y
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend It 40 safe
remedy for children and adults. BOW
ditch. Webster and Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

The United States produces nearly
IS per cent. more coal than Great
Britain.
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DEATH SENTENCE.
Continued From Page One.)


giving an audience to a delegation of
students.
The Young Ruthenians" and the
Austrian Parliament declare that such
crimes are of national necessity in or
der to put a stop to Polish oppression.
The Ruthenian students of Vienna
openly rejoice over the assassination
at Lemberg and last night thousands
of Poles participated in anti-Ruthen-
ian demonstrations. They gathered in
mobs and broke in the windows Of the
Ruthenian clubs of the city.
Many important drainage projects
are under WAY in the marsh land of
Louisiana which viii! ultimately make
it a great agricultural country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-15

fire and was one OF the rev puDhc
buildings which escaped the confiagra-
ton of Sunday. Rooms were assigned
the city clerk, city treasurer and 9TH
err officials and departments.
The board voted to suspend the pres
ent building ordinances and appoint
ed committee Of three to confer with
the ordinance committee to draw up a
new code of building laws, on which
they should report next Monday.
An ordinance was passed prohibiting
the erection Of any building in the
burned area except structures for tenn
porary purposes except by permission
from the board Of aldermen.
The superintendent of streets was
empowered to begin work tomorrow in
razing threatening walls standing and
the first work will be the levelling of
all that remains Of the City hall. First
Baptist church and Shurtleff school,
The members Of the board Of alder
men discussed at some length the adj
visibility of widening several of the
city's streets in the burned area be-
fore authority TO rebuild was granted.
1t was stated that the city might be
greatly improved in appearance and
rendered more secure from fire in the
future il streets in the center Of the
city we're broadened and as this could
be done at the present time at a
greatly reduced expense compared
with before the fire. 1t argued that
some action looking toward that end
should be taken.
A conference was held late today be-
tween Mayor Beck. Fire Chief Spencer,
City Solicitor Jones and Col. Nutter as
ito the advisabflity of reducing the
military force. but it was decided that
force as yet.
One man was reported injured to-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-05
North Dakota Farmer Obliged
to.Teleglaph Friends in Min
neapolis For Assistance
STOPS IN MASON CITY
According to Story Told by John
spenst, of Lansdon. N. D.. He Was
Evidently Followed by Some Glover
Crook and Relieved OF Money After
Falling Into Drunken Sleep.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Republican.
Fort Dodge, June 5.-John Spenst,
farmer from Langdon, N. D., stopped in
this city few hours yesterday while
en- route to Idaho, and while here tele-
graphed to friends in Minneapolis to
come to his assistance, having been
robbed during the night while travelling
between the Twin Cities and Fort
Dodge.
Spenst dropped into Minneapolis
Wednesday morning, and having a few
hours to spend. took in the sights OF
the city, with the result that he was
evidently followed by some clever crook
and relieved of his roll after he had
fallen into a drunken slumber in the
smoker of the Minneapolis & ST. Louis
train. According to the story told to
the T.-R. correspondent, he met the
stranger, whom he styled "a dandy
feller," on the streets, and after he
had been shown to the union depot the
man took charge of his two grips, with
the result that the same disappeared.
Then to prove he was "a dandy Teller
and acquainted with the ways of the
city, he soon located the missing ar
ticles, but refused to make any ex-
PLANTATION.
Spenst awoke in the morning about
o'clock and discovered a bill book
containing S35 had been taken from the
inside of his coat. SIS from vest
pocket and a little over SIS taken from
his trouser pocket. The only money
left on his person was about S. in loose
change which he had carried in hip
pocket and on which he iaad lain while
asleep. Altho short on funds, the man
carried ticket to his destination in
Idaho. However, Minneapolis friends
wired him assistance. and he was able
to proceed on his way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-05
BRUTAL NEGRO CONVICTED.
Des Moines Jury Finds Frank Brown
Guilty on First Ballot.

Des Moines Jury Finds Frank Brown
Guilty on First Ballot.
Des Moines. June SIT took the Jury
in criminal court but one ballot yes
terday afternoon to convict Frank
Brown of attempted criminal assault
upon Mrs. Mary Mann. The jury re-
tired at SIS o'clock and at 5:2l
o'clock the foreman, Joe McGarraugh.
handed the verdict Of guilty to the
judge.
Brown will be brought up for sem
tence next Monday morning. The crime
of which he has been convicted is pun
ishable by sentence of twenty years IN
the penitentiary, and 1t is practically
certain that Judge McHenry will give
him the limit.
Justice was dealt out swiftly and
surely in the case Of Frank Brown.
One day and a half sufficed for the in
PRODUCTION of the testimony, the argu ).
ments of the counsel were brief, occu-
pying but two hours and half. and
then the jury made record and con-
victed the defendant in the short space
of seven minutes, taking but one BALI
lot.
The verdict of guilty was not at all
surprising to those who have followed
the course Of the trial closely. Guilt
was fastened upon Browns shoulders
by the state with complete string OF
circumstance and the positive identif1-
cation Of Mrs. Mann. The states wit
nesses showed beyond dispute the ev-
cry movement Of Brown from 10
o'clock until his arrest.