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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
GOMPERS' BIG JOB.
Plenty to Do in Federation Meeting
Better Drop Politics.

Denver, Col, Nov. 10.-The first real
struggle in the 10Th annual convention
of the American Federation of Labor
occurred this afternoon on the report
of the credentials committee and re-
suiteG in the unseatng of the dele
Gates of the Flint Glass Workers Asso-
citation by IN almost unanimous vote.
Before the convention met this af-
ternon William D. Haywood, formerly
secreta of the Western Federation
OF Miners, he'd an informal reception
ia the lobby of the convention hall
He is not q member of the Federation
and did not appear on the floor of the
convention.
Considerable comment was caused:
by that portion of the annual report
of President Samuel Gompers, read to
the convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor yesterday afternoon,
in which Mr.. GomperS said President
Roosc ya-it has issued invitations to
prominent labor leaders to meet with
lawy ers and jurists at q dinner at the
White House a week from today to
discuss labor legislation. President
Roosevelt, said the report of Mr.
Gompers. had excluded from the list
Of invited guests the officers of the
American Federation of Labor, includ-
ing its president. Mr.. Gompers in an
interview on the subject. refused to
discuss the question from u political
viewpoint, but contented himself with
q statement to the effect that he
deemed himself honored by the eXclu
sion and considered the Presidents act
q tribute to his honesty. Mir. Gompers
said:
II am honored by the President when
he excluded me from his guest list. 1t
is q high tribute to the manner in
which I have represented the interests
of millions of working men and wo-
mon, banded together in the Fedora
ton. both in the matter of pressing
Tie administration for fair labor leg
islation and in the political campaign
Just ended "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

General Samuel Chamberlain of
Barre Plains, a veteran of the Mexican
Indian and Civil Wars, died at st. Vim
cents hospital, Worcester. Mass.
Tuesday. from the infirmties incident
to old age. General Chamberlain was
born at Center Harbor. n. H.. in 1872.
hut had lived most of his life at Cam
bridge. Mass. He served throughout
the Mexican War. then fought agnst
the Indians on the Western frontier
after which he served in the Union
armies during the Civil War He or
ganizcd the first troop of cavalry re-
cru1te1 in Mass achusetts For II years
he was warden of the Massa chusytts
state prison at Charlestown For the
past IL years he had lived at Barre
Iiains. whore he owned u beautiful es-
tate The widow and three daughters.
Mrs. George l. Pevear Of Boston; Mrs.
James a. Lattimer of Cambridge and
MIS-. George NJ. Brown of Hartford.
Conn survive.
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HITCHCOCK VISITS TAFT.
they Talk Over the Various Features
CT the Recent Campaign.

Washington, Nov. 10.-President
Roosevelt, six months ago, came to
The decision that no combination of cir
cumstanccs would induce him to be-
come a candidate for election to the
United States Senate from New York
state, to succeed Thomas G. P!att,
said National Committeeman William
T.. Ward of New York today, as he
was leaving the White House Asked
/ he thought Secretary Root would be
the next senator from New York. Mr..
Ward replied by asking: would Mr..
Root be candidate?''
1t was suggested that Mr. Ward
could answer that himself, but he re-
plied that he always asked 1.-The news
paper men for the latest news
Questioned as to the probability of
President Roosevelt being a candidate
IN 1911 to succeed Senator Depew, Mr..
Ward said the future would take care
Of itself. He remarked that Governor
Hughes i'll that year will have COM
pleted his term as governor of New
York state and with a record of a
splendid administration in the state
during the coming two years would
make an admirable man for the place.
IF you believe in playing futures, ="
said Mr.. Ward, that is a good card
to play"
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BURGLARS ON TRIAL.
Mark Twain Appears Against Mer
Who Robbed His Residence.

Danbury. CT. Nov. 10.-Charles
Hoffman and Henry Williams We're
presented for trial here today in the
superior court. criminal side, on the
charge of burglary at the home of
Samuel l.. Clemens, mark Twain). in
Redding. several weeks ago. Against
Williams. who resisted arrest and shot
at the officer attempting to arrest him.
the additional charge of assault with
intent to kill was placed.
The prisoners We're guarded by three
deputy sheriffs all the time they were
in court as they are believed to be
desperate men. Mr.. Clemens came
down from his place, "Innocents at
Home" in an automobile, accompanied
by his secretary Miss Lyon. and sew
eral neighbors. He was bundled up
in furs but in a room on the first floor
he left his outer garments and ap-
peared in the courtroom attired in a
light gray suit. When Mr.. Clemens
was called to the witness stand he
was addressed as DR.. Clemens by
Prosecuting Attorney Stiles Judson
throughout his examination. Mr.
Clemens simply identified considerable
of the silverware which was recovered
at the time the burglars We're arrest
ed on n train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
THE HORSE SHOW.
Alfred Gwynn and Reginald Wander
bit Only Win Second Prizes.

New York, Nov. 1O-The horse
show came into it's own tonight. Yes
terday saw both the opening of the
Grand Opera season and Horse Show
week in New York and with these two
gittering attractions to choose from
there were many who selected the
opera and this cut down the horse
show attendance. But tonight the
Manhattan Opera house was dark and
the thoroughbred has no rival to con-
tend with in drawing the crowd
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt gave an
exhibition of driving in the late after
noon contests for blue ribbons that
thrilled the spectators He had his
famous four in-hand team. Polly
Prim, Pretty Peggy, Hamlet and
Hortes entered against teams exhibit
ed by Paul A. sSorg. the Fairmont
Farms, and George Watson.
AS Mr.. Vanderbilt drove his prancing
team into the ring he was greeted with
applause which ceased instantly when
he drove the team too close to the
south gate and the hub OF his dray
crashed against the woodwork, fright
enlng the spirited animals To add to
the confusion the harness became dis
ordered and tie prancing horses were
quickly tangled up in it.
1t looked for a moment as though
there would be runaway and the
audience watched the wealthy young
driver breathlessly as he controlled his
team. Mr. Vanderbilt retained perfect
composure, keeping a steady rein on
the four frightened animals, and ne
succeeded in holding them in check
long enough to permit two OF his
21ooms to spring from the back of the
dray and run to their heads. The tan
gle was quickly Strengthened out
The accident won Mr. Vanderbilt the
Of the spectators and those
standing at the ringside implored the
Judges to bestOw the blue ribbon on
the young millionaire for his display
Of pluck. But this was not to be. The
best MIR. Vanderbilt could win was
second place behind c. w. Watsons
F'airmont team, driven by Frank Win
terbottom and consisting Of Lord Bal
timore. My Maryland, Virginia and
I .ady Baltimore.
Reginald Vanderbilt was also a prize
winner al the afternoon exhibition. but
he. like his brother, was only able to
apture Il second 1t was in the class
fer teams for PAGERS Of mares or geld
ii.gs before a Victoria. Reginald Van
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

a telegram received at the head
quarters of the Canadian Federation
OF Labor at ottawa, Ont, Tuesday
night states that the International
Brotherhood of Railway Employees,
embracing the whole of the Inter-
Colonial system has severed connec-
ton with the International Union.
They have re-organized as the Cana
dian Brotherhood of Railway EN-
ployes. Eight thousand men are af-
fected
The appeal in the contest of the will
OF Joseph Greenough, who died two
years ago in Boston and whose estate
Is valued at $1.390,00G. is sought by
three women, all claiming to be wild
ows Of the deceased, was formally
Withdrawn in court Tuesday at Bos-
ton. 1t IS understood that a compro-
mise was effected and that while the
court declared Martha D. Higgins
Greenough. the first wife and lawful
widow, all three widows will share in
tire distribution together with Joseph
>. Greenough, son of the third wife.
Emma Pomeroy Eaton of Portland,
who said she married the millionaire in
1888 IN Cambridge, and. learning of his
EARL n marriage. left him only to re-
marry him in 1887 in Fall River, was
the second wife.
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NOT A CANDIDATE.
res. Roosevelt Has No Idea Of Seek
ing to Succeed Senator Plat.

Hot Springs, Va, Nov. t10.-President-
iect Taft and National Chairman
rank H. Hitchcock had a long and
leasant chat today over the many
bases Of the last campaign. 1t was the
rst opportunity for such an extended
nd cordial change of news and at
S conclusion both Mr.. Taft and Mr..
itchcock expressed their pleasure in
re interview.
I'VE chuckled each other under the
hin and enjoyed many things IN the
ampaisn that We're decidedly serious
efore." said Judge Taft tonight. He
ided that Mr.. Hitchcock had told him
lany interesting things that he had
OF known respecting the prediction
york, and Chairman Hitchcock said
hat he had the pleasure of informing
Judge Taft that the campaign had been
.onducteG, so far as he was concern
q, without the giving of Il single
Promise or pledge which would bind
Judge Taft as President, either il eX-
hange for personal service in the cam
align or for contributions to the Re-
publican cause. Il had known all this
,efore," commented Judge Taft, but
was gratifying to have the state
nent come direct from the national
hairn.an."
Mr.. Taft was told about the cam
align fund which Mr.. Hitchcock is to
lakc public in detail in q few days.
he national chairman said that this
md was smaller in it's aggregate than
ny similar fund since the record OF
uch funds had been kept and that it
as collected from every state i'll the
Mon and represented Il wider distri-
ution than ever before.
THE collections We're made Mr..
Hitchcock explained, Through the
tate organizations Until these organ
latiOns were perfected and until they
Understood their responsibility in the
ause the income was necessarily
mall and unaSsured. But when they
ere in working ordcr the necessary
news Of war began to come. Beyond
his general statement Mr.. Hitchcock
efused to go until the publication is
lade. He added however in answer to
question that New York and the
last, as has always been the case Eur
ished prOportionally the larger part
f the fund. The makeup of the cabi-
,et was not discussed was the state
nent Of both participants. As to the
etails Of the inauguration cere-
lonicS," said Mr. Taft, Il should be
lad to put them on the shoulders of
he national chairman to the greatest
Ntent possible
Il think Chairman Hitchcock has
'roved himself a decided wonder as a
uesser, "laughirgly remarked Judge
aft. HE said | would get 225 cleo
oral votes. Well, 81 comes nea1
nough to that figure to make his rep
tation exceedingly high
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
5000 Men Held In Bondage
In Florida Wi|ds.
Hired Under AI|uring Promises
For Work On a Railroad.
Then Held In State Of Peonage and
BrutaIIy Treated.

New York, Nov. 10.-What was as
serted to be the practical NARROWING
of 5000 men in the wild and inaccess
able regions Of Florida and their de
tention there under hard labor for i;
period of several months was deal
with st length today before Judg
Hough and Il jury in the United State:
circuit court in the course Of the tria
.; the governments case against EN-
ployers and agents of the Florida Eas
Coast Railway Co., for alleged viola
ton OF the statute prohibiting "peon
age, slavery and enforced servtude."
The men under indictment are Fran
cisco Sabbi, Edward ]. TRAY, David E
Harley and Frank A. Hugg, whom. the
| nitcd States authorities charge will
conspiracy to entice into the service
Of the Florida East Coast Co., sonnt
5000 laborers, whom later, it is alleged
they compelled to work against then
will in the construction Of a railroad
across the Florida Keys from MAN
to Key West
After d jury had been selected, Dep
uty ATTORNEY General listed outlined
the prosecutions case, cOntending that
the treatment accorded the workrneI
was nothing short of slavery. The gov
ernment would show, he declared that
in 1905 the men had been induced BY
alluring advertisements in New Yort
papers to apply for employment in tho
South, being guaranteed good food
high wages and ideal treatment by a
corporation solicitous of their welfar,
and eager to provide them with every
comfort. Throughout the long journe,
they were given, the prosecutor de
clared, nothing but stale bread AMI
bologna sausage, and when they reacl,-
cd the land end of their journey many
rebelcd and refused to leave the train:
but hose was turned on them, ami
they were driven aboard a waiting
steamer.
Whom the ultimate destination was
reached Mr.. listed said the men founG
- i a iaarren wilderness overunn Wit
NenOmOus snakes and that no place
t" sleep had been provided for them
High wages" were slips of paper ex
Manageable at the company's store for
shoes and clothing and food.
Thinking to be discharged and sen
away. some refused to work. Thes
Mr.. listed said. were threatened wit
death and brutally beaten with pic
handles. Finally, some were able t
smnggle letters through to relative
and in this manner the governmef
was appraised of the conditions exist
ing.
John 3. Stanchfield, attorney for tn
Florida East Coast Co. and persona
counsel for Henry M. Flagler the com
pany's president and principal stock
holder. moved that the indict ment.
charging peonage and slavery be dis
missed. as one charge destroyed thu
other.
Judge Hough was inclined to hole
that the charge of peonage could moi
rest. but declared that he would raj,
in tho matter on any point brOngh,
out during he presentation of Tho evil
dence
An adjournnlcn was then taken unit
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
BRUNSWICK.
Two Robberies Reported-No Clue
Successful Search and Seizure.

Brunswick Me, Nov 1O.-(SpecIaD.-
Two belated reports of robberies we're re-
ceivcd by the police today. George f.
liackett reported that Saturday night a
thief had entered his house and stolen
4 pair of shoes. Mr.. and Mrs Hackett
were asleep and when the intruder enter,
ed their room Mrs Hackett woke and her
screams scared the robDcr. who ran and
was followed by Mr.. Hackett as rar as
the door. The only thing he took was a
new pair if shoes. Mr. Hackett describes
the man as being about six feet tail, quite
stout and dark complexion.
Thatcher Kideout reported that when
he visited the residence of the late Peleg
Chandler on Federal street Sunday that
he discovered that the house had Been
entered and ransacked by burglars but he
was unable to tell how much property
had been taken The house is closed for
the winter. the Chambers being in Bos-
ton. and Mr.. Rideout is acting as care
taker.
Chief of Police Lincoln II. Colby ana
Constable Isaiah Il. Morrell raided the
store IF - Main street this evening as the
result VI the securing OF q D0ttlc OF WIS
key from a man. VINO stated that he 'Iad
purchased it from Tom Bernier. the clerk
Mt the store. The raid failed to disclose
any hard stuff. although the tin fell COW
ering of a bottle. similar to that taken
away from the man, was found
The police did find pipe line leading
to the cellar and although to the pipes
were two 16-gallon kegs of beer one
key WAS full while about six gallons had
been taken from the other. The I7rlted
States license stated that Henry HUDSON
is the proprietor of the store ana his
name was found on the beer kegs He
claims that the beer is Misunderstanding
Rernior was ordered into colir. on
Wednesday morning. Chief Colby Will
have the beer analyZed before deciding
what course to take in regard to the seiz>
ure. As the matter stands at present
only 2 single sale charge is held against
Rernier.
The funeral OF Capt. Francis A. .Hus-
sey, who died Sunday. aged 76 years was
held from his late residence in Topsnam
this afternoon and was largely attended
The services We're conducted by Rev. Her
bert 4. Jump of the First Baptist church.
after which the Masonic services were ,
performed ty United Lodge No. 8. F. and
\. NJ. The bearers were Capt. jacob
Merryman. Capt. George l.. Sheffield. Ira
P. Booker, Lyman f. Smith. David W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
WATERv|LLE.
REPUBLICAN, PARTY
Civic League Appreciates Fight to Up
hold Dignity of the Law.

A meeting of the directors of the
Christian Civic League Of Maine was
held at the Elmwood hotel in this city
yesterday afternoon and evening. Six
directors and three field secretaries
We're present. Routine business was
transacted. A general discussion was
INDUCED in on the subject. The Re
peal of That Section of the Prohibi-
tory Statutes Which Now Leaves 1t
Optional With the Court to Apply a
Jail Sentence" The purpose of The
league is to SO change the law as to
make the imprisonment clause manda-
tory instead of optional.
This was followed by a discussion
on the standard of percentage of al
cohol used in beverages In Massa-
chusetts it is one per cent. and in
Oklahoma one-half of one per cent.
1t was the opinion of the directors that
the standard in this State should be
changed to one per cent.
The following committee was APP
pointed for the purpose of looking af-
ter the leagues general and special
interest during the next session of the
Legislature: Rev. w. f. Berry.
Kent's Hill; Israel Luce, Old Orchard
and M. S. Holway of Augusta, The
following resolutions We're adopted:
> The Christian Civic League OF
Maine has continuously and vigorously
opposed resubmission on the ground
that the demand for resubmssion
originated with the saloon, was press
ed chiefly by the saloon and its SYM
pathiZers, and that enforcemcnt-uo
reSubmissiOn--was demanded by the
people.
We now note with satisfaction that
the recent political events in our State,
including utterances at the recent Re-
publican State convention. and the ex-
preston of the people at the polls in
the last two elections. justify our posi-
ton and proclaim the defeat of re-
submission in Maine
We desire to express our belief in
the SturgiS law; to affirm our conf
dence in it's efficiency, and to declare
that Republican consistency and the
interest Of good government demand
the retention of this law until some
more efficient substitute is provided.
Resolved, that we oppose any modi-
1ication in our laws regarding public
amusements on Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Monday night was the anniversary
OF the great Boston fire of Nov. and
lo. 1872, in which 60 acres of buildings
were burned ana $100,0O00OC of property
destroyed. One man at least irf this vi
entity recalls the great fire very vivid
~ and that is Frank Perry of Farm
ingdale. who was a member of one of
the Waltham fire companies that re-
sponded to the calls sent out by .Bos-
ton for aid from other cities. BY cour-
tosy picture of the big fire is now on
exhibition at the store of Russell
Bros. and will remain there for a few
days ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
VIOLATED CAUCUS LAWS.
Democrats at Dedham Voted at Re-
publican Primaries.

Dedham, Mass. Nov 10.-Twenty-
three voters of Brookline We're guilty
of violating the caucus laws at the
Republican primary elections Mt
Brookline on Sept. %, according to the
repor' made to the justices of the
superior court today by Judge Charles
F. Perkins OF the Brooklne municipal
court. who had conducted an inquest
into the alleged fraud.
iudSe Peri tnS' report stated that
five men who had voted at the DEM
ocrat.c primaries on April %. actual
ly did vote at the Republican prima-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
THE CROP REPORT.
Average Is 3 Per Cent. Better Than
Last Year and Beats Past Five Years.

Washington, Nov. 10.-The depart
me mt of agriculture today issued pre-
liminary estimate of the production of
the principal crops of the United
States showing that corn, wheat oats
and eight other crops, representing ap-
prGXln;ately 10 per cent of the value
Of all farm crops this year aggregated
about 3 per cent. greater than a year
ago ana "a per cent greater than the
average for the past five years.
+ For other crops the following figures
are given for 1896 and 1907 respective
ly:
production per centage of apples
1874 and 32.1: grapes 500 and 1874;
pears. 1873 and 44.3 cranberries So. and
~; oats average weight, measured
bushels 29.S and 294
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The SD birthday of Henry X. Chad
wick Of North street. Farmingdale, oc-
CURED yesterday. Mr.. Chadwick made
no particular effort at celebrating the
day. except to take his usual daily
walk to the Gardiner postoffice. Mr.
Chadwick received the congratulations
of number of his friends during the
day. Mr. Chadwick. who cast his first
vote in 1856 for Franklin Pierce went to
the Farmingdale town house on Tues
day of last week to cast his vote in the
National election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

res on Sept. %, while is men who
lad voted at the April Democratic pri-
1arias applied for ballots at the Re
ubican primaries on Sept 90, but
we're refused.
The report of Judge Perkins is the
outcome of the contest between John
\. Curtin and Norman II White for
he representative nomination from
}rooklne. Each candidate claimed
hat his opponent had secured Demo-
rattle votes in behalf of their respec-
i've candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Superintendent Smith of Oak Grove
cemetery went to Boston Sunday night
and returned yesterday afternoon With
the remains of the late Rev. ]. T. Ma
srath. formerly of this city. who died
in Boston last May. Mrs. Magrat!S has
been here since the death Of her hus-
tand and selected a lot in Oak Grove
cemetery. It was in this lot that the
body WAS laid at rest yesterday after
noon. The Episcopal burial service was
conducted by Rev. r. w. Plant, rector
of Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The Daughters Of st. Margaret OF the
church gave a Baked
Bean and Salad supper last evening at
the parish rooms. About 125 We're pres
ent and all thoroughly enjoyed the
menu Mrs. Elmer Bcede presided in
the kitchen and had general Oversight;
of the supper. Those who assisted in
serving were Miss Hazel Anne. Miss
Sadie Anne. Mrs. Rose Beede, Mrs. +.
p. Ladd and Mrs George harrington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The city of Calcutta is terrorized by
an outbreak of political crimes The
daring but unsuccessful attempt made
three days ago on the life of Sir An
drew H. L. Fraser, the lieutenant gov
ernor of Bengal. was followed by a
murder Monday evening A Bengal de-
tective. who had been active in trail
ing the revoluticnists, was shot down
on a crowded street by three mon who
y9ctirallv filled his body with re-
volver bullets. The people fear to give
Information concerning the criminals
EAST Vengeance hc visited upon them
The police are rowcrless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

aerbilt had his team Lord Burleigh and
Lord Brooks entered but he did not
drive, Sidney Bowen holding the reins.
My Marylan and My Maryland H.
CW.nd by &. W. Watson's Farlnont
farms and driven by Harry Wads-
worth, got first rrize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Florence Jones. daughter of Corydon
Jones of Randolph, who was operated
uron by DR.. Arthur Strout several
weeks ago for appendicitis is now get
ting along finely, although for a time
convalesence was slow. ....