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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
PERJURY CHARGED
In Indictments Against
Two Insurance Men,
Former Governor Of New Jersey
Charged with Swearing Falsely
To Insurance Reports...President
and Secretary Of Bankers Life.

New York. Feb. 13.--Indictments al
lcgins perjury were returned today
against Foster NJ. Worries, former
governor of New Jersey, and Frank
II. Combes, after a grand jury inquiry
into the acts of these two men while
they were officials of the Bankers Life
Insurance Co. Pleadings to the indict-
ments will be made probably on Fri
day.
The special grand jury for New York
county, which is investigating a null
titudc Of big financial transactions,
made an incurSion into the field of
life insurance two weeks ago, and to-
days findings are the outcome. The
Bankers Life Insurance co. went out
of business some time ago and the
allega tons have to do with acts COM
mitted prior to 1905, while Worries
was the president and Combes the Sec
rotary of the company. In the indict-
ments, which are similar, one being
returned against EACH it is charged
that in 1904 the president and secrc-
tGry sWore falsely in setting forth in
a report to the state insurance depart
Inent that certain claimed dividends
We're Lot due to policyholders.
The Bankers Life Insurance Co. was
re-organized later in 1904 and the new
officers placed before the state insur-
ance department certain matters which
came to their attention. In turn the
charges were turned over to District
Attorney Jerome and were laid by
him before the grand jury.
The company had headquarters in
this city but the indicted men are res
idont5 Of New Jersey.
Worries has served the state in many
public offices. He was governor of
New Jersey on the Republican ticket
in 1898. In 1894 he was chosen state
senator and his first year in the SEN
ate was characterized as q series Of
political triumphs. He fathered sever
al important reform measures which
became laws. He was born in 1856 and
now makes his home at Elizabeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
WISCONSIN FOR BRYAN
All indications at the Conference Be-
ing Held in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. Wis, Feb. 13.-Wiscon-
sin will probably send a solid delega-
ton to the Democratic National Con-
vention at Denver pledged to support
w j. Bryan for the Presidential NOM
ination according to Inference drawn
from the results of the various district
caucuses which chose delegates today
subject to confirmation by the state
convention.
The convention was called to order
at the Davidson theatre this afternoon
by State Chairman II. II. Mason. VINO
introduced as temporary chairman
John r. Doherty of Lacrosse. Mr..
poherty's speech was a ringing Demo-
cratic address in which he strongly
outlined Democratic issues and &C
cused the Republican party of as
similating Democratic doctrines. He
closed by referring to William j.
BRYAN as the standard bearer already
chosen. Mr.. Dcherty's reference to MIR.
Bryan was yociferously cheered.
The real work of the convention will
come UP tomorrow when the platform
will be presented and acted upon and
the delegates t-large will be chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
FIVE DEAD-MANY HURT.
Fierce Riotirs at Bombay During the
Mu Harram Celebration.

Bombay, Feb. 13-Serious rioting &C.
CURED here this evening during the
course of the celebrations of the Mu
HarrGm, the first month of the Mo-
hammedan year, arising from disputes
between the Sunnites, or Orthodox sec
ton, and the Shiahs. the second great
division of Mohammedans. The police
arrested several Sunnites and The mob
demanded their release which demand
was refused. The mob thereupon
stoned the police, injuring two Of
them. The police commissioner and
other European officers fired upon the
rioters, killing at least five of them
and injuring 40, 90 of whom were seri-
ously wounded.
1t is believed that others We're killed
and their bodies moved by relatives.
for during the course of the afternoon
and evening several similar clashes oc-
Cured. Eventually the troops were
called out and are camping tonight in
the streets. The native quarter, how
ever. is abnormally quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
GERMANY MORE TEMPERATE
In Her Demands on Turkey in Mace
donian Matter.

London, Feb. 13.-The foreign Of
flee has been advised by Sir N. r.
OConnor, the British ambassador at
Constantinople. that Baron Marshall
Won Bieberstein, the Germany diplo-
matte representative. announced at the
last meeting of the ambassadors TO
Turkey that Germany had decided, in
stead of signing the joint note to the
Porte demanding judicial reference, to
agree to the Turkish proposal that the
foreign gendarmerie in Macedonia be
placed under the control of Turkey.
The independent action of Germany
has caused disquietude as it upsots
the work accomplished during the
past and makes the future uncertain.
In the meantime the powers are con-
tinung the consideration of the rec
concentrations of their ambassadors.
1t is not expected. however, that the
Porte will accept these recommended
tons in view of Germany's support of
the counter proposals and it is be-
lieved that the entire question will
have to be reconsidered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
HONOR IN COLLEGE.
Scholarly and Interesting Address by
Dean Burton at BoWdoin.

Brunswick, Me, Feb. 13.-(SpeciaD.-
Before a large gathering of Bowdoin
students Dean Alfred Z. Burton, C. z.
'iS. of Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology, delivered a scholarly and en-
tertaining address this evening, his
subject being Honor in College" The
substance of Dean Burton's talk was
that college men in their code of hon.
or have not kept up with the advance
that the college faculty has taken in
the manner of dealing with them He
devoted considerable time in speaking
of the general trend of unfairness
that exists in college politics and ir
class elections. and suggested that
there was chance of considerable re-
forming
Dean Burton pointed out that while
the college code of honor considered
a man who told the faculty on anoth-
er man the meanest kind of a person,
still the difference between a reform
er and an infornler should be careful
~ thought CT. He dealt fully with the
subject Of cheating in examinations,
stating the different points of view
tnat exist concerning this matter in
tho Southern and Northern colleges.
Dean Burton concluded by stating
that honor in college was considerably
hampcred by traditions and that COL
leee men in general were behind the
advance that the faculty has made in
relations toward them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
IN THE SENATE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

August, Semptember, October and NO
vember; per cent. in December, Janu-
airy, February and March and 6 per
cent. in April, May, June and July.
According to a program now being
arranged by Senate Republican lead
ers, vote will. be had on the Aldrich
currency bill in about two weeks. The
indications are that not many Repub-
lican senators will speak on the meas
ure and that Democrats will object to
certain features of the bill. Senator
Hepburn apparently is the only ke-
publican senator who plans to speak
at length.
Senator Tillman today presented o
petition to the Senate from Alfred
OroZier, manufacturer of Whining
ton, Del, protesting against the pas
sage of the Aldrich currency bill. II
was read and will be printed in the
n~ressional Record. The petition
strongly objects to that feature of the
bill which removes the restriction OF
existing law against the retirement
of both the present bank note and the
contemplated emergency currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
CORRECTING ABUSES.
Sec. Garfield Backs Up the President
In His Action.

Chicago, Feb. 13-One of the first
big guns Of the national Republican
CAMPAIGN was fired at the Lincoln day
banquet of the Hamilton Club last
night by James r. Garfield, secretary
Of the interior.
The efforts of the administration to
correct the abuse of special privileges
and the intentions Of President Roose-
Welt in taking each of his steps against
corporate wealth formed the subject
If Mr. Garfield's address. The question
f special privileges, Mr. Garfield
maintained, was uppermost of the
problems of the day. The Republican
rarity, he said, stood face to face with
the proposition of carrying on the
policies of the President in bringing
men Of wealth who broke the laws to
their account or turning back the
pages Of history.
The currency question. tariff, labor
troubles and various other subjects
we're touched upon by Mr.. Garfield,
but all as illustrative of his great
point The administration, he said,
stood for the gaining of equal oppor
tunity 10 all men and such an enforce
ment of the laws as to bring this
about.
Mr.. Garfield denounced in singing
sentences men of wealth who break
the laws and seek to turn their po-
litical power to their own use. He
was careful to draw the line. however,
between the destructive and the con-
structive kind of criticism. The policy
Of the administration to corporation
evildoers, he said, had averted a SER
ious situation in this country-a con-
ditiOn of revolt that might in time
have resulted in a revolution.
Mr.. Garfield was introduced by
Thomas D. knight, president of the
club, and postmaster In his introduce
tory remarks, Mr.. Knight said that
the future might we'll see Mr.. Garfield
in the seat his father once had occu-
pied. This sentence was received with
cheers and the waving of hand1er-
chiefs and other demonstrations of
great approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

night. that the Ohio primaries were SO
managed that none but Taft support
ers would take part in them. Mr.. Norys
dictated the following statement:
THE struggle in Ohio, what little
there ever was of it, is over. Every
ore in Ohio knows it and I believe IT
is useless for anyone to attempt TO
make people in other states believe
that Taft will not have solid dele
CATION or that there was not q fair
opportunity to make any contest at
the primaries that any one desired TO
make in Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
FAULT OF THE MEN.
Coroners Inquest on Deaths of Benn
And Day at Lewiston.

Lewiston, Me, Feb. 13---(SncciaD.- :
Coroner a. E. McDonough empanelled
jury today and held an inquest on
the deaths of James Blenn OF Gardl-
ner and Charles Day Of Augusta, who
died here Wednesday from injuries re-
ceived by being run over by freight
cars in the Main street yard of the
Maine Central. The jury consisted of
Z. F. Scruton, foreman, NJ. A Murphy,
George BonnaIie. p. ]. Cronin, T. ].
Murphy and w. J. Pearson and the
verdict was in substance that the men
met death through their own careless
ness. the railroad and employees being
exonerated from all blame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

The Senate bill to increase the eff
cheney of the personnel of the revenue
cutter service Thursday was reported
favorably by the House committee on
interstate and foreign commrcc.
A bill authorizing the appointment
of veterinarians in The arr1y not eX-
ceedi2g two for each regiment CT
cavalry and one for each battalion OF
field artillery, was favorably reported
to the Senate Thursday by the commit
tee on military affairs.
An agreement to report favora bly,
the 18th census bill minus its appro-
priation clause was reached Thurs
day by the House committee on the
census. AS the money for census TAX
ing will not be before July, 1909, the
committee considered it unWise to
make an appropriation at this time
1t is stated on what is believed to
be good authority that w. 3. Ridgley,
the comptroller of the currency, has
decided to accept the presidency OF
the re-organized National Bank OF
Commerce Of Kansas City, which sus-
pended payment during the late finan-
cial stringency. Mr.. Ridgley is now in
New York, arranging certain matters,
it is believed preparatory to his TAX
ing active control of the bank.
Lawrence o. Murray, now assistant
secretary of the department of COM
merce and labor, it is understood. will
! succeed Mr.. Ridgley as comptroller
of the currency. Unless something I'M
expected OCCURS to disarrange present
plans the changes Incidental to Mr.
Ridgley's retirement will take place at
an early day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
PREPARING FOR FLEET.
San Francisco's Burned HiIlsdes Will
Be Covered With Flowers.

San Francisco, Feb. 13-With the
scattering of seeds over the burned
hillsides this week. San Francisco will
begin the first actual work for its
identification against tho coming of
the battleship fleet. AT yesterdays
meeting of the executive committee
for the fleets reception, it was decided
to plant at once nasturtum eschsholt-
STA and shirley poppy seeds, so that
when May comes the slopes now dot
ted with vacant spaces will be bright
with the gorgeous colors of many
flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
WANT PERMANENT FLEET.
"NS' H"'NS1N'
Pacific Coast People Will Ask That
Pacific Fleet Be Maintained.

Los Angeles, Calf, Feb. 13.-In Or
der that the navy department may ap-
preciate the strong sentiment of the
people of the Pacific coast in favor of
permanently maintaining a fleet of at
least six modern battleships in these
waters, various commercial bodies of
Washington, Oregon and this state
will be asked to pass resolutions to
that effect and to forward copies TO
the authorities at Washington.
a letter from the Commercial Club
at Seattle was read before the direc
tors of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday in which it was stated that
resolutions passed by the local
Chamber of Commerce would have
great influence as representing the
sentiment of the people of one of the
largest cities on the coast The mat
ter was referred to the committee on
Notifications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
Bag!ey- Stumbles.

Cards have been received in TINS
city, announcing the marriage, at Con-
cord, Mass, at noon, on WEDNESDAY,
the 18th instant, Of Miss WlnilFeu
Alice Stumbles of Wollaston, Mass,
to Lieut.. James Fernald Bagley' Chiei
Clerk at the National Soldiers Hoiile'
After their return from a short "eu.
ding journey, Lieut.. and Mrs. basie!
will reside at the Home. Ihe nous
formerly occupied by Captain Georse
A. Mitchell. while Treasurer's Chlet
Clerk, is being prepared for their
occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
Mrs. DOWie Wants
To Be Zion Leader.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-The Tribune today
Will say: Mrs Jane Dowie aspires to her
late husbands place as head of the Chris
tan Catholic church, and believes she is
destined to bring the warning factions at
Zion together.
AT her home near MuskeGon she is
making plans to induce the former fol-
lowers Of the late John Alexander Dowie
to rally to the standard, according to
statements made in Waukesan. Ill, yes
terdav. She made a secret visit to Zion
City Tuesday, it is said, with this end in
view.
Mrc. Dowie conferred with DR.. Askin.
who is secretary of a new movement
which proposes to call Ovcrseer Bryant
back from Australia to lead the people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
Fatally Beats
Crippled Wife,

Ho!yoke, Mass, Feb. 13.-Angercd in a
dispute with his wife, a cripple, as to the
proper way to start a fire in the kitchen
stove, James O'Connor. a laborer. is al
legged to have crushed her skull tonight
with a stick of wood. The woman was
taken to the House of Providence hospi-
tai, where it was found her injuries are
50 serious that her life cannot be saved
Mrs. OConnor has been a cripple for
some time ard was sitting in q chair
when attacked.
O'Connor. who was arrested. is said to
have been drinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATURE
Opens at Halifax-Prosperous Year
For the Colony Is Reported.

Halifax, n. s.. Feb. 13.-The Nova
Scotia Legislature opened today for
what is expected to be a short session.
In reading the opening speech from
the throne, Lieut.. Gov. Fraser stated
that the past year had been one of
prosperity for the Dominion. He con-
graduated the province on the adj
vance which it has made in the matter
of technical education. He referred to
bills which will be submitted at this
session for consolidating and amend
ing the mines act.
A guard of honor from the Royal
Canadian Regiment received the lieut.
enant governor on his arrival at the
Parliament building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

The High school debaters have nearly
all completed their arguments and the
preliminaries in connection with The Jun
Tor exhibition will be held the first Of
next week. probably at the High school
building. The subject of debate will be
Resolved. That the Financial Condition
OF the Country Demands the Establish
ment Of a Central National Bank" The
girls are also hard at work on their dec
lamations TO be given at the Junior ex-
hibit;on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
SEC. TAFT AT LANSING.
Makes Brief Stop on His Way to De
troit-A Short Address.

Lansing. Mich. Feb. 13.-Secretary
of War Taft and his party stopped
here for an hour today on their way
from Grand Rapids to Detroit. A re-
ception was rendered them at the
Hotel Downey. after which Mr.. TAFT,
Governor Guild of Massachusetts and
Ambassador Jusserand spoke briefly
from their carriages to a crowd as
sembled outside the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
TABLETS UNVEILED.
Memorials Dedicated to Soldiers Who
Died In Boxer Outbreak.

Pekin. Feb. 13.-Six bronze tablets
rom the Rock Island arsenal, H..
ere today placed on the monuments
that have been erected at Tien Tsin in
emory of the American soldiers and
2ilors who lost their lives in the
Noxer outbreak of 1900. The monu-
tents have officially been transferred
, the American legation by Col Webb
Hayes, president of the Chinese
attefield commission
seventh tablet will be placed on
re monument erected in memory Of
OF. emerson H. Liscum who COM
landed the 9th Regiment of Infantry
10 VINO lost his life during the attacl,
the allied forces at Tien Tsin IN
my: 1900. The tablets were unycira6
"y Col. Hayes. '''' '''eo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
CUT ON 3. G. M,
Ten Per Cent. Will Be Cut from All
Over $1C0 per Month.

Boston, Feb. ia statement was
issued late today from the office of
President futile of the Boston 6. Maine
Railroad announcing that a reduction
in salaries of 10 per cent would he
made affecting all employees of the
road receiving over 500 per month to
take effect from Feb. l and Feb. H.
The reduction will not be enforced to
reduce salaries lower than 500 month
~ however. About 800 employees will
be affected. The business depression
is given as the cause of the reduction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

Two Migrants were before Judge
Larrabee in the Gardiner police court
yesterday morning. They gave their
names as Harry Conway of Charles
town, Mass, and Thomas Tally Of
Manchester. n. II. They said they
were looking for employment but were
unable to find any work. Judge Lar
rabee gave them each a 60 days Jail
sentence, as they thought that by
April they might have better luck in
finding work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

me Wednesday Whist Club met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Guy
Lawrence at her home, River road
The gentlemen We're invited in for the
evening. Supper was served at
o'clock. after which Bridge whist was
in order until 10 O'Clock. Six tables
were engaged. DR.. Lamb won hrst
prize for the gentlemen and William
CHM made the lowest score, whiie
Mrs. Donnell made the highest score
for the ladies and Mrs o. ]. whitney
the lowest. After the play soclai
hour was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

Rev. j. #. Clifford and Mrs. Ben
jamin Smith went to Richmond yes
terday to attend the Augusta District
Methodist conference. Mrs. Smith pre-
scented an interesting report of the
work Of the Ladies' Aid of the Gardi-
ner Methodist church and Mr.. Clifford
reported upon the work of his pastoral
charge and took part in the discussion
in the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

\ party of about % of their neigh
bors gathered last evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Award .. Purdy.
Fountain street and gave them q
pleasant surprise party. The affair
was arranged by Mrs. Nelson Glidden
and was complete surprise to Mr..
and Mrs Purdv. Games were played
and refreshments served and a musi-
cal program rendered by their guests
They departed at a late hour leaving
behind them a gift Of table linen in
remembrance of their visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
GARDINER.
Telephone 4S-4.

Gardiner citizens will confer q favor by
leaving or teIephoning items OF news IN.
terest to the Journals Gardner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
CAPTAIN Georae E. Jewett.

Captain George F. Jewett died yes-
terday at his home in South Pltts.on'
aged 50 years. He had been Ill pu'
few weeks. Capt. Jewett was porn
in Pittston and for many years went ~
command of deep water vessels. o'ns
his retirement he had lived on "a.
of South Pittston A widow ana w
son survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

The Portland Wholesale Grocers' AS
sociation met Thursday to consider the
increase in charges recently made by
certain express companies. No action
was taken beyond arranging for cor
respondence with the express COM
pany officials with the view Of ascer-
tanning Just what the situation is ana
whether or not the increase is m ha
permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

A Valentine party will be given TO-
night at the Universilast yestry for
the children Of the Sunday school.
Each member Of the Sunday school IS
allowed to invite one guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

Mrs. O. j. Whitney, who has been
visiting her father, A. J. Hooker. has
returned to her home at Medford.
Mass. Mrs. Joseph Shepard went to
Medford yesterday to visit Mrs Whit
ney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

Capt. Joseph Garland of Winslow.
whose funeral took place yesterday
was & schoolmate of Judge James NJ.
Larrabee of this city at Kent's Hill
and the friendship begun al school was
bot up to the time of Capt. Garlands
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

The dance given by the A. o. L. ".
at the hall last night was well at
tended About ~ couples We're present
and music was furnished by Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14
Rhode Island G. A. r. Election.

Providence, r. l.. Feb. 13.-At the
annual encampment of the Rhode Is
land department. Grand Army of the
Republic held here today. William @.
Milne of Newport. the senior vice
commander, was elected department
commander
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

S. w Talbot having finished supplying
the refrigerator of the Gardiner Beef
&c. and the ice house on the Eastern
Steam ship Co. wharf is now at work fill
ing his own houses 1t will take about
5000 tons TO ill his houses. and if the
weather is good he expects to complete
the work by Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-14

Hon. Q. 3. Clason and Hon. g. W.
Heselton left yesterday afternoon for
Boston on business trip. While there
Mr.. Clasor: will attend the banquet Of
the Bates College alumni Friday night
and will return to this city Saturday.