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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
NEW HOUSE RULE
Allows Speaker to Declare Recess At
S p. M. Daily Without Roll Call.

| Washington, April 8.-After de-
bate which consumed a large portion
of the day in which the leaders of
both sides participated and there were
many sharp passages, though in per-
| feet good nature, the House today
| passed new rule enabling the Speak
er to declare a recess at o'clock every
day for the remainder of the week
without roll CALL Notwithstanding
the rigid rules already in force the
Democrats forced five roll calls on the
rule.
The debate was participated in by
Messrs. DeArmond and Williams,
Democrats and Messrs. Sherman and
DalZell on behalf of the Republicans.
Beginning the controversy, Mr.. De-
Almond said that evidently it had be-
come offensive to the Republicans to
have a roll call Notwithstanding the
requirement of the Constitution. He
attributed their reluctance to desire
not to be found on record. He ad-
mitted that adoption of the rule would
demonstrate that the Republicans
could pass any bill they desired to
pass, but urged that it would place
squarely upon them the responsibility
for all failures to legislate.
Mr.. Sherman responded that the
Republicans We're entirely willing to
assume entire responsibility.
THE Republican party" he said,
has always been ready to accept full
responsibility when it has been in
power, which is in striking contrast
to the Democratic party, which, even
when it is in power, has lacked the
courage to carry out its declared
policies"
Mr. Williams claimed credit for
forcing the Republican majority to
vote on many important measures. He
made reply to Mr.. Dalzells recent
speech which has been calculated, he
said, to cause him to grow angry, but
he did not propose to lose his temper
simply because the Republican leaders
did not want him and the President to
legislate But" he said, I'VE will
legislate; we shall get free wood
pulp bill but we won't get campaign
fund publicity bill because of the near
approach of the elections, when you
want contributions"
Mr. Dalzell denounced the filibuster
as mot only unseemly but unjustifiable
and indefensible' He declared no
limitation had been put upon debate
and asserted that business is further
advanced now than at the same period
in the last Congress. AS if to divest
the Democrats of every vestige of any
power left to them, Mr.. Dalzell sub
sequently passed another BILL which
the Republicans put through by sheer
force of numbers. The rule provided
that hereafter a general appropriation
bill that has been considered and
amended in committee of the whole
House shall be put on it's passage un-
der suspension of the rules, and that
a majority and not a two-thirds vote
shall carry the bill through. The OBJ
ject of the rule is to prevent the
Democrats securing roll calls on mo-
lions for separate votes on amend
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
Representative HUI ana others deeply IN

Representative Hull and others deeply m
tercsted in the project.
Mi. Moore informed Secretary strauss
that from lis investigation he believed II
feasible to connect up the various water
way arteries so as to permit OF vessels
going from, Boston to Key West. A IT,
foot channel would not be necessary from
Beaufort, ". c.. to Key West. It Is now
proposed to amend the bill recently in
troduced SO as to provide for survey
OF the entire Atlantic coast as far as
Key West.
The President repeated what he has so
often declared, that he feels deep con-
Germ In the improvement OF all waterways
in this country that will aid in furnish
ing additional transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
ONLY TWO BATTLESHlPS
Recommended BY House Committee
Eight Submarines Favored.

Washington, April S.-The naval APP
preparation bill authorizing the con-
struction of two instead of four bat
| tleships and eight instead Of four sub
marine torpedo boats and carrying a
total appropriation of $1O3.967.51S for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1909,
| was reported to the House today by
chairman Foss of the committee on
naval affairs.
The new appropriation recommended
is $22,51S,SS1 less than the aggregate
estimates submitted by the department
| and $2,663,916 more than the amount
appropriated for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1908.
The bill carries $1,OO0,O00 toward the
construction of submarine torpedo
boats and $4i5.O00 toward the coll
structiOn of sub-surface torpedo boats.
Provision was made for the enlistment
of 5000 men to man the following ships
which are to be put in commission
within the next few months. The Cal
ifornia, Mississippi, Idaho, New Hamp-
shire, South Dakota, North Carolina,
Montana, Chester, Birmingham and
Salem; and for 1900 men required to
man torpedo boats now in commits
sion.
Representative Hobson of Alabama
submitted a minority report recon-
mending that provision be made in
the bill for four first class battleships
instead of two.
Among the items in the bill are the
following: Naval training station.
Great Lakes, $1,095, 500: construction
and machinery, $9.S32,961: Armor and
armament $7.0O0,00O; equipment, $780,
0G0; for sub-surface and submarine
boats, 900.
An increase of 100000 over last
years appropriation was allowed in
the appropriation for ordnance and
ordnance stores, mainly for target
practice and because there will be in
full or partial commission during the
fiscal year "a battleships. II first-class
cruisers, 36 second rate and third rate
vessels, so torpedo vessels. and so aux
iliaries making total of III vessels.
There is an increase of $150,000 for
smokeless powder
The appropriation for arming and
equipping the naval militia is increas-
ed to 100000.
vessels is increased 100000 over the
current fiscal year.
The appropriation for coal and
transportation is increased $850,000.
For provisions for the navy an APP
preparation is made Of $6,547,903.
The report shows that there is in
course of building seven battleships,
four armored cruisers. three scout
cruisers. five torpedo boat destroyers.
four submarine torpedo boats. two col
liers and two sea going tugs
The amount necessary to be ap-
propriated to pay for the work now
progressing. and contracted for during
the next fiscal year is $17,323.962.
Under the heading naval program"
the committee recommends that the
President be authorized to have con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
LANGDON SMITH.
One Of New Works Best Known News
paper Men Passes Away.

New York, April S.-Langdon Smith,
newspaper man, war correspondent
and one of the best known special
writer's in New York. died tonight of
malignant erysipelas at his home in
Brooklyn. aged so years. During his
journalistic career of more than 90
years in New York. Mr.. Smith had
been connected with the New York
World, the Herald and the American.
He served as war correspondent in
Cuba during the Cuban insurrection
and also throughout the Spanish
American war. being present at the
battles of Guantanamo, Ell Caney and
San Juan.
More than n score of years ago, Mr..
Smith was known as one of the most
expert telegraphers in the world.
Among telegraphers he was known
from California to New York as Den
YER" Smith. AS a poet, Mr.. Smiths
best known verses are Bessie Nc
Call" and Evolution" the latter hav-
ing a wide circulation when it appear
ed several years ago. He was born in
Kentucky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
GOOD WHEAT CROP.
Average Condition Reported Ahead Of
That Of Last Year.

Washington, April 8.--The depart
,nent of agriculture today announced
from the reports of correspondents and
agents of the bureau of statistics crop
reporting board that the average con-
9l3 per cent, against 1913 per cent. on
April 1, 1907; 1871 on April l, 1906; 91.6
on April l, 1905, and 1852 the 10-year
average.
The average condition of rye on
April 1 was 1871 against 80 on April l.,
1907. and 10-year average of S96.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
indictment rs Years Old
Quashed by Court.
Man Long Sought on Man.
slaughter Charge Reveals Self.
Now Head Of Big Business Concern
and Father Of Family.

Kingston, N. Y, April Sin some
Western city the name of which is
scrupulously guarded, lives promi-
nent and respected citizen from whom
the supreme court of New York today
removed the stigma of an indictment
which, returned 26 years ago, charged
John Taylor with the death of Thomas
Murray.
The present home of Taylor and the
name under which he has since lived
married and risen to the head of a big
mercantile establishment, are known
to but three men here and his secret
will he kept. Taylor's identity was
made known by him to the court. af-
ter search for him that had covered
two continents and occupied several
years, had been abandoned. Throwing
himself upon the mercy of the prosecu-
tor. Taylor invited an inquiry into his
life for the last quarter of a century.
This was made and proved so satisfac-
tory that Former Supreme Court JUS
tice Clearwater. who as district attor
ney secured the indictment of Taylor,
declared that it would be gross injus-
tice to reveal the mans name.
Today Justice Howard of Troy, sit
ting in the supreme court, dismissed
the Indictment against Taylor after
IL had been shown that all possible
witnesses against the defendant were
dead. Justice Clearwater, who had per-
sonally investigated the case, and the
present district attorney, William E.
Cunningham, gave their sanction to
the action of the court. Justice How
ard, Mr.. Clearwater and Mr.. Cunning
ham only have knowledge of the facts
in the case Former Justice Clearwa-
ter said tonight:
"Ths killing of Murray was n case
of love. rum and politics. Only man.
slaughter was charged and this could
not be proven now Taylor has made
a new home and won an honored name.
He is at the head of a big manufacture
ing Establishment in the West. has a
wife and six children. all ignorant of
his early misfortune. His character is
above reproach and it would be an
outrage TO revive the story now
The killing of Murray and the SUBJ
scouent pursuit of Taylor created great
interest. Murray was killed at Port
Even, Ulster. county, on an election
day upon which there had been nearly
a riot at. the polls. Taylor and Murray
were unfricndly for various reasons
They belonged to opposing political
parties and loved the same girl On
election day they first quarrelled at the
polling place and later fought on the
street A brick with which Murray's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
s: : SUFFERERS

Topsield, Me-, Aug. AZ, I9oo.. >.
I'VE have sold the L. f. Atwooos
Bitters for the past three years, ano
our customers claim they have peen
greatly benefited by their use"
Yours truly, Mrs. L. P. ?. P'ne0.
IL. F." Atwood's Bitters are the %.
rivalled remedy for just the ai!n1en.'
common to men and women OF al agss
all stations, all walks in life. lnsad
superior merit is in their prompt any
unfailing power to relieve. Soc
druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09

structed two first class battleships, 10
torpedo boat destroyers, that the Sec
rotary of the navy be authorized to
have constructed eight submarine tor
pedo boats and one sub-surface tor
pedo boat at cost not to exceed $780,
900 and two small vessels of like type
not to exceed in cost $22,500 each, a
total authorization Of $23.945,0O0 which
will be increased $7,000.OOO by the cost
OF arming and equipping the two bat
tleships
In his report Mr. Hobson says:
-Four battleships are recommended by
the general board of the navy. four
are recommended by the secretary Of
the navy, four are recommended by
the President of the United States.
Though considerations of expediency
have led the committee to the recon-
mendation of two at this session, in
reality four would, we believe, con-
form to the conviction Of the majority
of the committee on naval affairs as
to the needs of the navy. These needs
have grown rapidly in the last few
years, due to the nations growth and
to the developments in Asia. Our ex-
listing navy has been built primarily
for the needs of one ocean. We now
suddenly find needs in two oceans. The
needs in the Atlantic have not dimin-
ished and the needs in the Pacific are
fully as great
ITO meet these double needs we
have only ships enough for one fleet.
When this fleet is in the Atlantic we
are defenceless in the Pacific; when it
is in the Pacific we are defenceless in
the Atlantic. The completion of the
Panama canal might not obviate the
necessity for two fleets, for We are
liable to have the demand for protec-
ton in both oceans at the same time.
"Coincident with the doubling of the
needs of our navy there has been a
revolution in naval architecture,
bringing forth a new type of armored
vessels of 1900 tons and upwards; all
the other nations responded quickly
with programs of rapid construction.
We have Jagged behind.
"ro hold our present position of
naval strength among the nations of
Europe would require laying down not
less than six of these vessels this year.
To hold our present position among
equal number Therefore, in meeting
the simultaneous demands from
Europe and Asia both, the number of
vessels recommended in this minority
report is an irreducible minimum.
Predatory of the schedule of reasons
given by Mr.. Hobson for the necessity
of putting into effect a determined
policy of navy enlargement, he says:
1T may be remarked that at this
critical juncture, when the world is
drifting toward wars. the failure on
the part of the Americans to build UP
their naval power adequate to keep
peace in the Pacific ocean will be
liable to entail not only war between
America and Japan, but ultimately a
war between the white race and the
yellow race, and would prevent the
carrying of the gospel of peace
throughout Asia.
1.-The true policy for a Christian to
advocate is to have his country, the
great peace country, keep the peace
secure and create the opportunity for
the church to reach the myriads Of
Asia and carry the gospel, until every
knee shall bow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
BRUTAL SERVICES
Of the Late Dr.. Edward Abbott
Wednesday At Brunswick.

Brunswick. Me, April s.-(Specia).
The remains of the late DR.. Edward
Abbott, who died in Cambridge, Mass
were brought here today for interment
in the Abbott lot in Pine Grove ceme-
terry. The services at the grave in
cluded few words by Dr. Lyman Abb
bolt. brother, and the closing prayer
by Rev. Robb White, pastor of the
St James Episcopal church of Cam
bridge, successor Of DIR. Abbott. the
bearers were Profs. Henry Johnson
+. c. Robinson and Wilmot B. Mitch
ell and Rev. H. A. Jump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09

Joseph M. Giordani. an agent in this
country of the Firmin Revolutionary par
ty which recently sought to obtain con-
troll of the government of Aaiti, was con-
victed by federal jury at New YORK
Wednesday of having spurious money IN
his possession. Giordani was accused Of
having part in the printing in New York
Of 100000 worth OF Haytien currency
which the party with which he was con-
nected intended to use in Hayti to finance
its revolution. A charge Of having snip
per to Hayti cartridges labelled as 'ce-
ment" is still pending against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
GREAT INLAND WATERWAY
From Boston to Key West, Fla, |,
Discussed With President.

Washington, April 8.-The project Of O
great inland waterway from Boston to
Key West, Fla, was again discussed with
President Roosevelt today. members OF
the House from states interested being
present. Representative Moore Of Penn
sylvania. recently returned from a trip
through Florida and portions OF Georgia.
At Savannah he met Secretary Strauss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09

comment naval officials and repre-
sentatives of the various grades at the
naval training station at Newport. p
l., VIII go to Providence Thursday to
appear at hearing before the judic-
.a.y committees Of the General AS
senIDiy 70 plead for the enactment Of
law 70 protect the uniform OF the
sonIted states navyrin all places when
worn Dy those not permitted BY the
regulations to wear civilians clothes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
Reduction Of Acreage Urged.

Atlanta, Ga. April Sin a signed
statement to the farmers of the South
issued today, Harvie Jordan, president
of the Southern Cotton Association,
urges a reduction in cotton acreage of
IS per cent. Unless this is done he
says prices will be low next fall. Mr..
Jordan also urges growers to hold to
what remnants of cotton they have.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
a STORMY SESSION.
(Conti:,ued from Page One.)

from localities that have a monopoly
of the newspaper business of the Unit
ed States, try to rush Congress into the
idea without investigation, without
looking into the facts and without de-
ternlining whether you will deprive
IS, 600 people of the means of livelihood
and force the removal OF the tax"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, April S.-Pemaquid Harbor
to Pemaquid. From March IA. 1908. supply
Pemaquid at site authorized March 10,
1908. increasing .12m
Frenchville to Saint Agatha. From
April -, 1908. end at Sinclair, increasing
4 ms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09

Miss EIkins to Wed In September?
Turin. April S.-The Duke of the
Abruzzi arrived here today from
SpoZia. 1t is reported that his mar
riage with Miss Elkins will take place
in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-09
James Walker & Son
46 Bridge ST., Gardiner, Maine:

in Windows, window.
and Door Frames Screen Doors We speciality
flooring.
Pine flooring partition sheathng ceiling
railing. Of
house Estimates Cheerfuly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-09
DATES ANNOUNCED
Seven Yearly Meetings for
Friends to Be Held
This Year.
LOCAL MEETING SEPT, BOTH

The Indiana Yearly meeting of
Friends will be held in Richmond,
September 80 and promises to be one
of the most successful ever held in
this city. The dates of the seven
Yearly meetings to be held in the
United States this year are as follows
Wilmington Yearly Meeting in Will
mington. Ohio, August ~. Jonathan
B. Wright, clerk, Harveysburg, Ohio.
Ohio Yearly Meeting in Damascus
Ohio, August 25. Edward Mott, clerk,
1907 Cedar Avenue, S. E. Cleveland,
Ohio.
Iowa Yearly Meeting, in Oskaloosa,
Iowa, September /. Stephen NJ. Had
ley, clerk. 'Oskaloosa, Iowa
Western Yearly Meeting in Plain
field, Ind, September IS. Thomas C.
Brown, clerk, Mooresville, Ind.
Indiana Yearly Meeting in Rich
mond Ind, September 30. Timothy
Nicholson, clerk, Richmond, Ind
Kansas Yearly Meeting in Lawrence,
Kan, October 8. Edmund Stanley,
clerk, Wichita, Kan.
Baltimore Yearly Meeting in Balti-
more, Md, November 6. Allen c.
Thomas, clerk, Haverford, Pa.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-09
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Miss c. Brown of Chicago is in the
city today visiting friends.
J. F. Woodruff of South Bend is
the guest of relatives here.
Mrs. Joe Hill is at Bay View, Mich,
where she is the guest of friends.
Jack Frost, Juru.. of Indianapolis,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Russeil lef:
yesterday flor Bay View, Mich, where
they will spend the next several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown. who
have been the guests of friends here
have returned to their home at Chi
cago
Mrs Ore and daughter who have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal.
ter Henley have returned to their
home at Fl. Wayne.
Misses Ellen and Lydia Swain, LIE
Bartel, and Frieda and Martha Wicke-
meyer of Michigan City, will spend
the day at Cincinnati.
Mr. and Mrs. H. o. Cunningham OF
Logansport are visiting in the city.
Mr. J. B. Barrett and family of In
dianapolis, passed through the city
yesterday on their way east in theiI
automobile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-09
A Kurdfsh Tent.

The tents of the Kurds, in which
they seek the pasturage of the noun
tains in summer, vary much in size,
though in appearance and shape they
conform throughout to one plan. The
covering of the tents consists of long,
narrow strips of black goats hair ma
terial sewed together lengthways.
Along the center of the tent this roof
ing is supported on three to five poles,
according to the size, and stretched
out by ropes which, made fast to the
edge of the roofing. are pegged secure
ly to the ground. The poles within the
tent being of some height, usually
eight to ten feet, the edge of the tent
ing does not nearly reach the ground,
but walls are formed of mating of
reeds, held together by black goats
hair thread, which is often so arranged
as to form patterns on the yellow mats.
-Blackwood's Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-09
MINISTERS ENGAGE
IN TENNIS FINALS
Rev. Smith Defeated S. R. Ly.
ons Saturday.

The finals for the Veterans in the
July tennis tournament was played
off last evening between the Rev S.
r. Lyons and the Rev. H. Robert
Smith. Both ministers fought hard
and the little Baptist minister, after
hard work succeeded in defeating his
United Presbyterian brother by the
scores of 81 and Sc. Mr.. Smith has
been accepted as champion
The next veteran tournament for
both the singles and the doubles will
commence next week. Much interest
is being shown by the contestants and
it is very probable that there vi be
some very interesting games played.
The results of the senior singles
that have been played so far place Mr.
Foster in line for the semi-fnals. In
his first match he defeated Keller in
a fast game, by the scores of 81 and
81 and then he beat Anderson by the
score of 81 and 6-2.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-09
FORTUNE OF $4,000
FOUND IN BOX CAR
Hermit Meyer Not Murdered
As Was Thought.

Jerseyville, ILL.,. Aug. S.-The dis
covery of cash and securities amount
ing to nearly $4,000 in a box car in
which Peter Meyer, the Jerseyville
hermit, lived for severai years, is TAX
en- here to indicate that Meyers
death was due to natural causes, and
the coroner's jury returned a verdict
to that effect. Those who first dis
covered the old hermit's body were
unable to find the small fortune he
was known to possess. and it was fear
ed that he had been murdered and
robbed.