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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
PENNSYLVANIA'S OWNERS.
1900 Persons Interested in Division
Of Railroads Earnings.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 1S.-Statis-
tics completed up to January l show
that 1925 individuals hold the stock
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. the largest number in its history
The increase during 1907 was 1870
During the year the average holding
decreased from $50 to 10 shares.
Among women there was an in
crease from 1922 to 26,471, while the
number of foreign investors in the
stock grew from 1853 to 9149. In
December alone the increase in the
total number of holders was 1881.
In the companies controlled and
directed by the Pennsylvania there are
in the lines east of PittsDurg Hill
shareholders and in the Western COM
panies 96S2.
This means that all told there are
1900 persons directly interested in
the division of the surplus earnings OF
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
TUESDAY A BUSY DAY
IN HOUSE AND SENATE.
Senator Stone Opposes the Adrich Bill
---CriminaI Code Bill Is Considered
---Boute|| Helps Cannon's Boom.
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The Aldricn
currency bill was opposed in the Sen
ate today by Mr.. Stone of Missouri
During Mr.. Stones argument in advo-
cacy of the plan for government guar
anteeS of deposits in national banks
Senator Bacon of Georgia took occa-
sion to oppose the proposition at some
length. Mr.. Bacon declared that if such
q plan was put into force state banks
would be put out of business, as their
deposits would find their way into ma
tional banks.
The bill to revise the criminal code
of the United States was considered
for several hours in the afternoon and
at 4.12 P. NJ. the Senate adjourned
That Congress "deplores acts of vio-
lence and inhumanity in Russia which
shock the civilized world and retard
universal progress" is declared in a
resolution introduced today by Senator
Hopkins and referred to the commit
tee on foreign relations. No mention is
made of the alleged atrocities upon the
Jewish race. but an investigation Of
such reported outrages is said to be The
purpose of the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
bOWDOIN COLLEGE.
Charles w. Snow, 'O7, Awarded Long,
fellow Graduate Scholarship.

Brunswick. Me. Feb. 1S,-(speciaD.
1t has been announced that Charles
Wilbert Snow, % has been awarded
the Henry w Longfcliow graduate
scholarship, The scholarship was cs-
tablishcd Ly the daughters of Henry
w. Longfelow. Miss Alice II. Long
fellow. Mrs Edith L. Dana. and Mrs.
Anne l.. Thorpe. $4,000 being given
for a graduate scholarship that would
enable q student. after graduation, to
pursue graduate work in some other
college, or abroad il considered desir-
able. BY the provisions of the scholar
ship the work is to be done IN Eng
lish or general literature and the field
IS to be as large az possible. bellies
lettres in a wide sense. The student
who IL selected is one not merely pro-
fcient in some speciality. or with high
marks but one with real ability in the
subject, and capable of profiting by
the advanced work and of developin,
in the best way
MIR. Snow during his college course
WIS always leader in the literary
circles and was also an active debater
On the Bowdoin Quill lie held the po-
siuons Of business manager and editor
fn-chief while in debating he represent
90 Bowdoin III the Syracuse Bowdoin
debate and was an alternate in the
Clark Bowdoin debate. He was also
Ivy day poet and Glass day poet.
Manager Leon r. Undertake has ar
ranged for the presentation of the COL
lego play, "Half-Back Sandy" by the
bowdoin College Dramatic Club at
Portland. March IS. This will prob
ably be the last trip of the club fo-
the season. George c. kaulback. N.
has been chosen to take the heroine's
part in the play tn take the place of
Pearson. Ii. whose studies prevent his
making the trip. This will be the only
change In the cast. Rehearsels will
commence immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
coNvOcATIoN WEEK.
interest unabated on Second D,y :,
Bangor Theological Seminary.

Bangor. Me, Feb. 1s-The second day
OIL C"nvocation week of Bangor Theolor-
zeal Seminary was marked with tbe cam.
interest and as large congregationcon.
eresations as on Monday Prof. Edward
L. moore OF Harvard delivered three lee
lures in the George Shepard course on
iodein Thought and 1.-THE Minister
as feacher." DR.. Washington GLADDEN. of
columbus, Ohio. gave q lecture in Ham,
mond street church on where arc We in
Democracy"
AT night in Hammond street church
ffof. Henry Van Dyke Of Princeton lee
trred on "Poetr-- and Human Inter-
course t" an audience which filled the
church and overf1owed into the street
wednesday in the Seminary gymnasium
luncheon will he given to the visitors.
sfeaaeis and number of distinguished
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
AN ACCIDENT,
Private Stsenerson, U, S.
M. c., Not a Suicide.
Fell From Tug While Trying to
Find Body Of ComTade.
Investigation Proves Young Man
Had Not Been Drinking.

Newport, r. T., Feb. 1S.--That Private
Benjamin G. STEVENSON of the Marine
Corps, who with his comrade John NJ.
Mcintosh, was drowned off a tug boat
in Narragansett bay last Sunday did
not commit suicide, and had not been
drinking. was the report of the naval
board tonight, which has been invcs-
ugating the deaths of the two men.
1t had been at first thought that the
two men had committed suicide or
that there had been foul play. The
naval board which has been conduct
ing an Investigation independent OF the
local police made thorough eXamina-
ton Of those who were on board the
tug at the time of the accident They
learned that Mcintosh in some way
had fallen overheard and that the tug
had turned around and had been
searching for him for about go minutes,
when Stevenson, thinking he saw his
comrades body floating nearby reach
ed out for it and losing his balance
fell overheard. He cried for help and
tried to reach the life buoy which had
been thrown out toward him. but the
buoy drifted rapidly away ard Steiner
son did not commit suicide, and it has
been established, the report says, that
the young man had not been drink
ing
Congressman Stevenson, who came
here from Washington yesterday to
investigate his sons death, corroborat-
ed the report of the board. He will
remain here to direct the search for
his sons body; which will be resumed
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
THREE MEN ASPHYxIATED.
West Virginians Die on Eve Of Trip to
Their Homes in Hungary.

New York, Feb. 1S.-On the eve Of
their sailing to Europe for a family
reunion in their old home in Hungary,
three men were killed by gas poison
ing in the room they occupied in the
Bank Hotel, 491 Washington street.
The men who lost ,heir lives
through blowing out the gas were
Senare Bainit, 10th Ference. and
Torok Lopas.
With four Of their compatriots, the
victims were on their way from West
Virginia to their homes. They arrived
IN New York yesterday and registered
at tho Bank Hotel. They spent
Yesterday in making purchases for the
homo folks. and during the evening sat
III their rooms singing songs of the
homeland and talking over the gay
times they We're to have with their
families. Late at night they retired,
balnit, Ference, and Lopas in one
room and the four others in another
Early today Matthew Cunningham.
clerk at the hotel, detected strong
odor of gas and traced it to their
room. He found the three men
PROSTATE on the floor. Baini and
Ference were dead. Lopas was re-
moved to St Vincent's Hospital. where
he died a moment after his arrival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19


The Chinese people are great users
of candles. or rather what used to be
known in America as 'tallow dips"
These are an inferior quality Of candle
which are locally manufactured, with
q wick consisting of a straw soaked in
some infiammable material, the straw
projecting from the lower end of the
candle for a distance Of two or three
inches. The actual candle is not more
than four to five inches in length,
though larger ones are made for use
on sacrificial affairs. in large lanterns,
etc. The candles are of a peculiar
Chinese shape. about five eighths of
an inch at the top, tapering to less
than half an inch at the bottom, from
which the straw wick projects. The
hole in the straw gives an opportunity
to stick these on a small wire spike
which propects from the center Of all
Chinese candlesticks. and which holds
the candle in an upright position
Consular Reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Election Of Seniors to Phi Kappa Phi
Is Announced.

Orono. Ne. Feb. lS.-Announcement
OF the election OF the five members Of
the Senior class of the University OF
Maine who ranked highest for the first
sia years OF their course. to Phi Kap-
re Phi. the Senior honorary frater-
nifty, was made today. Those elected
we're Sarah E. Brown. Old Town. Ben
roeaer. Skowhegan. Joseph Jacobs
west Hoyleston. Mass, Fred c. Nor
sun, south Windham. and Perley r
SSolfield. Houlton.
Inc students expect great trea, in
o"apei Wednesday morning, when they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
El So .BuI0uSNESS

Brunswick, Meys Oct :, 1900.
Il have used the L. f. medicine
for years; in fact never intend to BE-
without 1t in the house. ! think il
the best medicine for biliousness that
l have ever used" Respectfully yours,
Mrs. S. c. Wilson.
The burden Of living fall on the
stomach. When it is overworked the
liver becomes deranged and the sys-
rem clogged. 81. F." Atwoods Bitters
'ssist nature so gently that the whole
s2stein quickly and quietly responds te
its healing action. 35c. at your dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
TAFT DORSED
BY Republican District Convention
Tuesday in Ohio.

Sydney, Ohio. Feb. 1S.-Thomas r.
Mulligan was nominated as the Repub-
lican candidate for Congress from the
18th Congressional district at the con-
vention held at Sydney.
Resolutions endorsing both President
Roosevelt and Sec. Taft were passed
The Republicans OF the 18th Ohio
congressional district Tuesday renomi-
mated w. Aubrey Thomas for Congress-
The convention endorsed Sec. Taft for
President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

Rudolph Sprec!lies, the San Fran
cisco reformer, is well known in
Philadelphia. He admits. with some
thing not unlike pride. that he never
has cast a vote in his life, and enter
tains an unaffected contempt for
politics and political methods. He
was one of the most active figures in
the Graduating of graft" in San
francisco. and believes that the appli-
cation of business methods to the run
ming of American municipalities is the
only solution Of the problems present.
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

will be addressed by DR.. Henry Van
Dyke, who may also be the speaker at
next Sunday afternoons chapel SER
vice Dr. Van Dyke is a professor at
Princeton University and is we'll
known throughout the country through
his; written works, which have had a
large circulation, as we'll as because
of his ability as a speaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

David Balasco is the hardest worker
of ali Of the American playwrights. Il
is not an unusual occurrence for him
TO rehearse a company for ten or
twelve hours at a stretch. and when
the actors are tired he dismisses them
and goes to work on pruning and fix
ing UP bits of his play. upon which he
may Re still engaged long after mid
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

Ex-senator Stewart, of Nevada, de-
spite his long white beard and mis-
erect ard as sturdy n specimen of man
hood as one could wish to see He is
frequently seen on the floor Of the Sem
ate being a resident Of Washington
chatting With old friends and meetin.,
new ones. and there are few persons
around the Capitol who do not know.
him well. 'Ao"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
Alabama Republicans for Taft.

Birmingham. Ala, Feb. 1s-The
State Republican Executive Commit
tee met here today Chairman Thomp-
son. in a speech advocated harmony
and united party. Resolutions en-
dorsins the administration Of President
Roosevelt and the candidacy of Sec.
Taft for President were adopted by
vote of 90 to q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

Transportation facilities are more
inadequate today than at any time in
New York's history. The first omni-
buses, put in the streets in 1905. came
nearer to accommodating the travelling
public of those days than the great
network Of railways does now, for the
demand for transportation continually
keeps ahead of the facilities provided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
Ohio Democrats for BRYAN,

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 1s.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee today
unanimously adopted resolutions in
dorsing William J. Bryan for the nomi-
nation for President. No mention is
made in the resolutions of any vice
president
The committee decided on May and
as the dates and Columbus as the
place for the state convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
AT MANCHESTER.
Whole City Turns Out to Hear and
Meet Secretary Of War,

Manchester. n. IT.. Feb Is-Nanches-
ter received SECRETARY of War William,
H. TAT late this afternoon. when the
states honored guest reached the psjnci-
pal manufacturing city in New Hampr
shire Fifteen hundred people were at the
station to greet him. A score Of the PROM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

Inc Pennsylvania Dairy and Food
department has begun to enforce the
vinegar law Of 1897, and already
several dealers have been caught. In
nearly all, cases the offense was the
sale Of distilled vinagar improperly
labeled. The act fOrbids the sale OF
such vinegar as white vinegar, or
white vine vinegar. 1t must be labeled
distilled vinegar"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19

A Tennessee farmer has been ship
ping acorns North for some time, re-
ceiving as high as 81 bushel for them.
The acorns are used for planting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Feb. 12.--Speaker Can
mons presidential boom received mark
ed impetus in the House of Represer'
taAiYes today when Bouteil, ais col
lesgue from Illinois, brought the sub
ject to the fore as the climax of
half hours speech. His remarks were
based on the fact that today is the
34th anniversary of Mr.. Cannon's first
speech in the House.
Mr. Routell spoke with enthusiast
and when he closed with the remark
that within the next few months Tine
plain people of the country would Join
the voters of Mr. Cannon's district in
comforting upon him the nations final
honor the Speaker was accorded a
great demonstration. Keen disap-
pointment was felt on all sides when
the Speaker made no reply He step
ped from the rostrum. and amid cheer
ing, retired 10 his room while the
House considered pension bills.
Most Of the day was taken up by a
discussion Of the bill to provide for
taking the next census. It's considera-
ton had not been concluded when the
House at 4.l2 adjourned.
The House in less than an hour
passed SO pension bills.
Washington. Feb. 18.-Thirty-four
years ago, Speaker Cannon delivered
his first speech in the House of Rep
rssentatives and the anniversary was
marked by tribute to the Speaker
by Mr.. j3outell of Illinois, soon after
that body met today. Mr. Boutell re-
called the noted men of the House at
that time. whose friendship Nj. Can
non enjoyed and, in referring to the
Speakers speech said that these men
were present and heard his remarks.
Mr. Boutell said that, Mr.. Cannon,
then 86 years old. spoke on q bill re-
ducing rates Of portage on books, for
IN the counties Of their publication and
for the extension of the franking
privilege to public correspondence.
"Nc made q carefully prepared. logical
argument in support OF the BILL" said
Mr.. Boutell, reinforcing his propositions
by we'll ordered array of convincing
figures. 1t was speech that could only
have been made after hard work and
thorough preparation"
Several extracts from the speech were
MAD by Mr.. Boutcil. who spoke OF 4
obs by member directed at Mr.. Can
non that ..the gentleman must have oats
in his pocket"
Mr. Boutell said that tumultuous APP
plause greeted Mr.. Cannon's retort when
he said: II understand the gentleman
Yes. have oats in my pocket and hay
ssed 10 my hair and the Western people
generally are affected in the same way;
aud We expect that the seed, being good.
WIN Weld a good crop. I trust ten-fold.
and tho sooner legislation is had. not
sniy as proposed by this bill, but in all
sthef respects as the people desire and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-19
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU

no one is immune from kidney trouble.
SO just remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will stop the irregularities and cure
any case of kidney aud bladder trorble
that is not beyond the reach Of medicine.
Bowditch, Webster & CO.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12
BAD CRASH ON THE " 4"
Several Hurt on Third Avenue Line
PASSENGERS IN Panic.

Two southbound Third avenue elevated trains
came together with a crash that could be heard
for blocks in rear end collision between Willis
avenue and 143d street. injuring a of
persons, shortly after o'clock yesterday after
noon. panic started and guards pushed
aside by the frightened passengers they
climbed to the tracks.
William zimmerman, motorman of the rear
train, who lives at No. 147s Brooke avenue, was
arrested on a charge of criminal negligence.
and the police looking .for the rear guard
of the forward train The most seriously in
jured We're
AMNERMAS saa William Otorman: oon'usions of head and
BUTLER, Mrs. Annie os2 East s5th st; contuson.
D1CKIE. ]. No 15s East st. shock
FILM Ms L EiiAsbeth No 81 East 18th ST. oontu'ons
cuts about f. a head sa Sshd 3id No Isl East sh
the face and body
KIRKER Marie hve old. her daughter; cuts about
MAHANE. Mrs. b. No. 4la Brooke cuts of face
RosF;N Jennie No 1921 Fulton ave. tn. Bronx; con
WARD. Mrs. John. No 1444 Fulton ave: shock.
WARD Russell. four years old. her son. shock.
The injured after being attended to by Drs
Cohen and Rosen, of Lebanon Hospital and Dr.
De Witt of Lincoln Hospital went to their
homes.
At the point where the accident happened there
is sharp curve. and the forward train had
TO stop just around the curve to wait
until another train In front had left the l43d
street station zimmerman, with his train,
swung around the curve not seeing the train In
front until 1t too late
Ambulances and the police reserves were soon
the scene, the latter, under Captain Post,
finally succeeding in allaying the excitement in
the neghborhood. Traffic the Third avenue
line was delayed for over an hour, and made
one of the worst blocks seen elevated line
in years. When the trains finally did they
were crowded to the doors some Of the passen-
gers going to the trouble of climbing the
roofs OF the and riding there Several
women tainted in the crowd at the va aious sta
tions and were cared for by the police.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12
1DJOURNMENT M1Y 93.
4 4greement Practically Reached by
Leaders in Congress.

Washington May 11--At conference to-day
among the leaders Of the House and Senate 1t
WAS practically agreed that Congress shall ad-
iourn on Saturday, May 23 Representatives
Watson. of Indiana. the Republican whip. and
sherman. of New York. and Senators AIdr1ch
and Hale took part in the conference. Inc
understanding reached that unless some
thing unforeseen should occur the House for the
remainder of the session will devote itself to the
general deficiency and military academy appro-
nriation bills and discussion of the financial
question thereby enabling the Senate to catch
I'D with the House the supply bills now in
conference.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12
HEADQUARTERS OPENED.
Chairman Nc7O KnO7rs of Only
II Contests, but Erpects More.
IRr Telerranh 20 III. Trihun.


Chicago. May 11.-Chairman Harry s. New
Of the Republican National COMMITTEES opened
headquarters in room 1,614 of the Auditorium
Hotel Annex to-day. This is the room reserved
by Colonel William T. Stone. sergeant-at-arms.
The suite of rooms engaged by the national
committee is still in the hands of the decorators.
Il don't know Just when the national commit
Will be called to meet here" said Chairman
New to-day. 1T is too early to decide that.
When I left Washington last Tuesday formal
notice of only twelve contests over delegates
had been filed. There probably viii be g. lot
more. judging from present indications. but We
will know the situation better by May IS and
then can shape programme.
IF there are only twelve contests. the COM
mittee need not meet before the second week
in June. for that much business could be
cleaned up in two three days. 1 will have
better information when Secretary Dover ar
rfves. Some contest notices may have come in
since l left Washington
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12
IN IMPORTANT TRAIN.
Bru0n. Johnson and Fairbanks Jour
ney Together.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

IeItsra7H IrIuuneJ
Chicago. May 11.-Chance threw three Presi-
Dental possibilities into each others company
when William ]. Bryan. John A. Johnson and
Vice President Fairbanks boarded the Penn
sylvania Limited for Washington to-day.
Neither knew that the other was on the train.
Both Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Johnson before
boarding the train expressed themselves as
immensely pleased with the progress being
made by their respective campaigns for the
Presidential nomination.
THE fight is still on" said Mr.. Johnson "or
would not be in il. look toward the East
and South In the Middle West the states are
mostly pledged TO Mr.. Bryan. In Alabama, I
believe. the sentiment of the people is for john
son and that It will be expressed at the primary
on Nav IS The other Southern states are also
renorted to me to be friendly to my candidacy.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12
WILL NOT GIVE UP MODEL OF AMERICA
fRy Telegraph 10 The Tribune. J

Toledo, May 11.-Captain Edwards, Of Toledo.
who has the original model Of the yacht America,
announced to-day that under no conditions would
ne return the same to the New York Yacht Club
The New York Yacht CIun Is unfair IN making
conditions for races for the Americas Cup de-
,a,os Mr. Edwards 1T not fair Sir
Thomas Upton in dealing with him last year about
another race and 1t viii never get the model from
,na The model has been constantly in my pos
seesion since 1853 when IT was obtained by me
through my close friendship TO George Steers
t,,il5er cr the boat. brought TO me by Will
ta,, u Logan. then a New York boat builder.
When / am gone / hope 1t VIII be turned over TO
The Nautical Museum In Washington"
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12
TYPHOID CASES AT HARVARD.
fRv reIegraph 10 The Tribune. ]


ros,ou Nav AT a meeting of the West
correr,iJIe Board OF Trade tonight William A
craustein. a milk dealer. declared he had eVi-
dence in hts possession to the effect that there
are at present rifty-seven cases of typhoid fever
a, Harvard He attributed il 70 the Of raw
r,ilL lstilllnan infrmary officials admitted they
handled about half The Harvard cases and that
the, had Twenty-Five On hand at present.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-12

IBy IeIegThph
Idttl. Rock. Ark. May u-Allen II. Hamfter
acting Governor Of this state during the absence
in Washington OF Acting Governor Pindall, has is
sued a proclamation calling an extra session of the
State Legislature. Both Acting Governor Pindall
and Governor -elsct Donaghey who Is also In wash
ioe,or m attend the conference of Governors. are
,,o,r m he opposed to the calling OF an extra