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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

c.rat convention in having made no
mistake in nominating him.
IN the closing hours of this conven-
ticu there vet rcm;iinS Il duty to per-
form and that is to nominate the cam
diIate for Vice President to be Il run
ming mate Of William II. Taft.
[ take great pleasure in saying 10
Won that, after 16 years of service in
the national House Of Representatives.,
covering Il period in the history OF the
repu.,Iic second alone, III its history
to The Civil War, New York's taVorlte
son in counsel, in committee. III dc-
bate on the floor, has always been
ready with great strength. with great
ability. to work for the common Soou
ami what is better still than that,
with wisdom and judgment. He has al
ways had the courage IN success or
defeat to be true to his convictions, TO
ris constituents, to his party, to the
whole of the republic
The Middle West, that is first in
incubation, first in agriculture, 1irSt IN
grandeur, first in mineral wealth, mas
the first place upon the ticket. Inc
great Empire state honors itself when
If honors James S. Sherman IN pre-
sentirg him to this convention cap
plausc). 7 believe, with the great Mld-
die West, recognizing the best inter-
ests of your party and OF my party
from every standpoint, not alone be
cause he is from the state OF New
York hut because he is able enough,
industrious enough, patriotic enough
to fill the great office of the Vice Pres
idc,cv. and if in the chapter of hap
neninrs which God forbid, the Presi-
de,t should he called upon to cross
the river. measuring my words, there
;s no man that 1 would sooner trust,
from all the tests of good citizenship
and ability to worthliy MI tne iirst
place instead of the second pace III
the republic (applause)'
"Bv their works We snail kflo"
them" 7 am not a chaplain, you know
continued laughter), but by this test
With the words of the Master, the re
publican party is willing TO De trleu.
,rnore is the best knowledge as 10
n.p,+ we viii do when power is con-
.;nued 10 us. Tried by that test, Will
I;.m n Taft and James 5. sherman
,yiI, fill the measure; and l believe that
7 IAN confidently predict that they Will
VOL, over the track and by the over
u.heIminglv majority of an inteillgent
constituency, will .be our President ana
Vice President for the coming Aou.
80 Good bye. cloud and prolonged
applause).
covernor Wilson of Kentucky was
recognized in his place on the no0r.
&c Gentlemen Of Kentuqky,it he said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

cheercd the victory. The balloting
throughout was markedly enthusiastic.
The vote for sherman was not broken
until West Virginia was reached, when
Fairbanks was given one vote.
Wisconsin split her vote among Sher-
man, Guild ard Murphy and also gave
10 to Gov Sheldon of Nebraska.
All of the territories cast their votes
for Sherman and the result of the bal
lot was announced by Chairman Lodge
to be:
Sherman SIG; Guild 70; Murphy n;
Sheldon 10; Fairbanks l; absent l.
The big picture of Sherman was up
raised instantly the result was an
nounced and for five minutes the con-
vention was in an uproar.
a professional cheer leader with a
flag and a megaphOne rushed to the
front of the platform. He made quite a
reputation at the convention OF four
years ago. but today Chairman Lodge
grabbed the young man by the scrulf of
the neck and sent him WhirIing back to
his place.
"Shall the nomination be Unani-
mouse" said Chairman Lodge and he
recognized Senator Crane Of Massachu-
sets, who made Il motion in accord
ancc with the chuirUan'S question in
behalf Of Governor Cuil:. New Jersey
and Nebraska: Quickly tlailcA On and
when She motion was put. it was ear
ricd with a Shout of approval
Senator Gailin@"r of New Hampshire
offered the usual resolution to anroint
Tie permanent chairman, Senator
Lodge, - chairman of the committee
to notify tho Presidential nominee and
that the temporary chairman. Senator
J. &. Burrows, bc.aproiAtcd 60 head the
committee to notify the Vice Presiden-
tial nominee.
Chairman lodge, who is going abroad
during the summer. REQUESTED that
s. uutnr William Warner of Missouri
past commandments of III" @. A.
r.. 10 SUI Situated in his 1!n"". The
resolution wa: unanimously adopted
Tho usual motions OF ;jrknDA ledge
me 1T 10 the officers of thc convention
and to the city in which it WAS held,
We're passed.
,it'S"r W. Lyon Of Georgia WAS roc
ofnizod [, make ii'c motion t. adjourn
without Gntc. 1t was put iato effect ut
1l47 A. NJ VIC Band played "'Ihc
star stpan%l;d BANNER" the delegates
let IT," Eal and the convention q 1908
had In;;dn IFS way into history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
TAFT AND SHERMAN.
Continued from Page Onc)

the state which is known to every dele
gate here t" be the pivotal state oil the
Union. for as New York goes, 50 goes
the Union. / take the greatest pleasure
in presenting to you for what we "l
New York believe must be your idEof-
allie consideration. Congressman james
> Sherman OF New York" (Great APP
plause)
The point made by Mr.. Woodruff that
no Republican ticket had been defeated
vixen a New York man was Oh it, eX-
cept when "thc opposing party was
wight enough to put a New York man
at the head of their ticket, evoked
much laughter and applause.
"On behalf of the delegation or the
pivotal state of the Union, for as New
York goes also goes the nation, pre-
sent to you the name of Congressman
James S. Sherman"
IL was thus Mr. Woodruff conclud-
ed and Speaker Cannon tried to make
his way to the platform to second the
Nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
Congratulations.

Washington, June 19.-prcsldcit
Roosevelt today sent Il telegram Z
Representative Sherman consratul,
ting him upon his nomination, sayin?
accept MY hearty coongratul;
ton and my earnest good wishes f..
the success of the ticket of Taft al.
Sherman.
Secretary Taft sent telegram
Representative Sherman Immediate
upon hearing of the nomination 4
follows:
II sincerely and cordially congratt
late you upon your nomination as VIZ
President. | welcome you as GO
league in the contest and look forWal
vita confidence to the result of ii
Joint struggle, Will you not meet II
il Cincinnati tomorrow to confer
matters of lnp0rtancc:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

"Banza." was the message from La
faycttc Young of Iowa.
''Vou vii! have back of you" said
Former Secretary of the treasury L.
NJ. Shaw at New York. "a united par
ty, and q loyal, trustful people,
"Shall work and vote for YOU with
unaltered PLEASURE promised Seth
Low of New York.
"The Far East is happy" declared
by Bishop Harris, speaking for Japan
at New York.
'Sincere congratulations" came
from Ambassador O'Brien at Toxic.
and Congratulations and best Wishes
from Bishop Hendrick of Cuba, at
New York.
General Luke Wright at Memphis
said: Hearty congratulations and
good Wishes" and one from Booker 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

Il Mant1to second the nomination of
MI sherman. He sounds good to us
win him on the ticket we are bound
10 win. The knocking is all over now
and we are solid and united"
Chairman Lodge, as Gov Wilson
sat down, said:
The clerk will continue the call of
the rolf and surrendered the chair to
franklin A. Denison of Illinois, who
was not delegate or alternate to the
convention.
THE gentleman from Massachu-
sets said the temporary chairman
bowling to the permanent chairman in
recognition, when Massachusetts was
reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

Washington, Tuskegee, Ala, giving
assurance Of negro support in the
Presidential contest. .y
From Cuba, Gov. Magoon flashed
this message: CUBA joins me in conr r
gratulations to you and rejoice at
your nomination" '
Andrew Carnegie cabled from Class.
more, Scotland: "Sinccre and cordial
congratulations. Our country and our
party Will both be safe in your hands"
From Toxic. Baron kaneko cabled:
'Heartily congratulate your nominal"
ton" and from London Ambassador
Reid sent this message: warm con-
gratulations. Proud that Ohio has you
to lead to cur next VictOry.'
Congratulations also came from the
Philippine commissioners and from
Continued on Page Twelve.) e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
LAFOLLETTE is LOYAL.
Doesn't Like Platform But Will Work
for Taft's Election.

Chicago, June ia dispatch to the
Tribune from Madison, Wis, says:
Senator LaF'ollcttc last night sent the
following telegram to Mr.. Taft:
Hon. W. H. Taft,
Washington, d. G.
while the platform is disappoint-
ing in some fundamental provisions
and omissions, and l shall claim the
right to say so, | congratulate you
most sincerely, and in the faith that
YOU are more nearly in accord with
the great body of Republican voters
than the platform, shall do all in my
power to insure your election"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
WILLIAM H. TAFT

To Vice President Fairbanks at In
dianapolis,
Il thank you cordially for your gra-
cious and kindly message of congrat-
ulation."
To Senator Knox at Pittsburg:
"Thank YOU sincerely for your hearty
gratulations and the assurance of
Pennsylvania support
To Speaker Cannon at Danville Ills. ::
"Your kind message of congratula-
tons received. Accept from me heart
felt thanks for it's cordial expressions
Senator I.aFollette, Madison, Wis:
Il highly appreciate your kind mes
sage Of congratulations and promised
support and thank you for it,
To Governor Hughes at Albany
n. y:
81 have received your hearty con-
gratulations and thank you for your
kindly expressions"
More than 1000 messages of congrat-
ulations from all parts of the world
have come to the secretary since his
nomination. Among those today was
ore from Representative Sherman, his
running mate on the Ticket nor > ff't51
ef 5igs5iT ONT 0U0.G q
-- esrssT&fHYs, zsE ~ E@..s4ga =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
To Notify MIR. Sherman.

Chicago, June 19.-The committee APP
pointed to notify James S. Sherman
of his nomination as Vice President
includes the following:
Connecticut, William B. Blrnham;
Maine, Horace p, Mitchell; Massa-
chusetts, Samuel Z. Winslow; New
Hampshire, Lester +. Thurher, Rhode
Island, a. l.. Crum; Vermont, ThaQ
NJ. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
SECRETARY TAFT
Receives and Sends Hundreds Of Cor
aratulatory Messages.

Washington, June 19.-Sccretary TAFT
today dictated Geographic replies T.
various dispatches of conSratulatin |
sent 20 him, in addition to. his formal
written reply to Senator Foraker
"Dcar Secretary:
"Although | fear that it may be I'M
welcome and probably misunderstood.
it is nevertheless my pleasure to avail
myself OF my privilege to send You
heartiest congratulations and best
wishes for success in November.
Every truly,
~ =. FORAKER
Soc. Taft's response follows:
my Dear senator: | assure you that
YOUR kindly note of congratulatiOn
gave me the greatest pleasure and [
thank you for it from the bottom of
my heart. | have never ceased to re-
member that | owe to you my first
substantial start in public life and that
it carle without solicitation.
"With very best wishes. believe me
my dear senator.
"Sinccrely yours,
Will M TT TAFT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

Inquire of the Manager Of the nearest central office
Of the New England Companys system, or write for
pamphlet "Rural Telephone Service" to New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company, Advertising Dept,
Room 914, No. 101 Milk Street, Boston.
juneS-1O13 5-l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

once went into the Executive office
and conferred with the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
Residences, SIS cents per month
Business, 20 cents per month

A Plan by which residents of rural districts
NAV be connected with the Rural EXCHANGES
Of the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

Governor Wilson of Kentucky w" was
,o,orni1ed in his place on the floor;
Gentlemen, Of KentuGky,n he said
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
SIX HUNDRED MADE
HAPPY BY PRESENTS
Good Will Club of First Unitarian
Church Distributes Charity Among
Foreign Youngsters of the
East Side

Six hundred children of all nationals
ties were made happy yesterday after
noon at the Utah street school house
where they were presented with Christ
mas presents.
The affair was given under the aus
pieces of the Good VIII club of the FRS
Unitarian church of Los Angeles
which club is much interested in the
children of the different nationalities
in the eastern section of the city.
At an early hour yesterday Afternoon
the children assembled at the schoo
house, all intent to see Santa Claus
and with great wonderment as to what
they should receive from the shaggy
old man for a Christmas present.
After they had assembled in the
school house grounds, the teachers
called them to their separate class
rooms, and they sang the school songs
until Santa Claus and all were IN
readiness. Then they were marched
down to the hall in double file.
The first group was composed chiefly
of Russians, as shown by their kerr
chief head dress. Being the first, they
were called upon to chant and sing,
which they did, winning cheers from
the bystanders.
The real fun and animation began
when the children marched out, each
receiving a present from Santa Claus
and a bag of candy and nuts. Their
eyes. sparlxled and their faces beamed
as they grasped their presents and
skipped through the hall to the out
side, where they held lively con-
clave, giving Santa Claus high praise
for his generosity.
The teachers of the Utah street
school who aided in the Christmas fes-
n u,
Gushing, principal; Laura Dietman,
Constance Weltie, Nellie Huneburgh,
Jean Mcmillan, Edna Locke. Clara b.
Lewis, Frances Derby, Bernice Pairs
Grant Smith, Florence Durkee, Clara
Simmons, Minnie Stansbury and Hazel
Black.
Woman's Alliance Helps
Much interest was taken in the affair
by the members of the Woman's Al
lance Maternity Cottage association
1854 North Rio street. Many of the chill
dren attend the sewing school of this
association and were remembered with
bags containing sewing equipment by
their teacher, Miss Belle Smith, as they
passed along the line after receiving
their presents from Santa Claus. Mrs
S. e. Boutelle is also a faithful worker
in the sewing school.
More than a year ago the Woman's
alliance of the First Unitarian church
of Los Angeles conceived the idea OF
starting a maternity home for poor
mothers during confinement, and this
resulted in the organization of the
Woman's Alliance Maternity Cottage
association, of which Mrs. I. T. Rice is
the head nurse.
A neat little cottage is occupied by
the association, and a room is rented
near by, where clothing Is collected
The sewing school, through the kind
ness of the board of education, is con-
Quoted in a cottage on the Utah street
school grounds.
The officers of the association are:
Mrs. William Baurhyte, president and
manager; Mrs. H. c. Dillon, vice presi
dent; Miss Belle l. Smith, second vice
president; Mrs. w. H. Fox, secretary
Mr.. C. ]. Fox, treasurer; Mrs. N. %
Wilson, director; Mrs. Chalmers Smith
director.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
SALVATION ARMY TO SERVE
DINNER TO EIGHT HUNDRED

The Salvation army is busily prepar-
ing for the distribution of Christmas
cheer in the shape of baskets of food
and a free dinner at the headquarters
at Monarch rink. The army is plan
ming to give away about 200 baskets OF
food. each to contain either a chicken
or a small turkey together with other
good eatables. There will be a FIRE din
ner. served to about 800 poor men and
women at the Monarch rink.
The army has long list of worthy
poor families who are to be helped
during the Christmas season. No wor-
thy person will be turned away cheer
less Christmas day. and toward that
end members of the army have been
soliciting aid for many days in order
to carry out their large role of Santa
Claus to the poor and hungry.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
To Build Wonderful Rrldne

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O-After the
Pennsylvania railroad has advanced
further with its terminal station and
other improvements in this city work
will be started on a bridge from Point
Morris, suburb of New York in
Queens county, TO Long island. The
bridge is planned in many respects to
be one of the most daring and re-
markable engineering structures ever
proposed. With the approaches, it viii
be three miles long and span the He'll
gate ship channel with an enormous
arch. The entire bridge, except the
piers for the arch, will be of steel,
having an estimated weight of so, 0uO
tons The train floor for the bridge,
instead of resting on the crown of the
arch, is hung from 1t.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
JaiIer Shot by Fugitive

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.-John P.
FenneIl, chief iailer at the county jail
and former deputy coroner of this
city, was shot in the head and seriously
wounded early this morning by Patsy
Magee, a former pugilist.
Fennell is reported by the physicians
at the st. Francis hospital, where he
was taken after the shooting, to be
resting easy tonight. and it is believed
he will recover unless blood poisoning
sets in. Fennell was walking along
Kearney street in company with Flor
ence O'Neil, state assemblyman, and j.
J. Sullivan, a former policeman, when
approached by Magee, who, it is al
legged, became abusive, then struck
O'Neil in the face, and when Fennell
attempted to interfere shot the latter.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
To lest Scout Cruisers

NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. 20.-The scout
cruisers Salem, Chester and Birming-
ham. which are being put through va
rious tests to determine the relative
efficiency of the turbine and recipro-
eating types of engines, will be given
some long sea runs about the first of
February for the purpose of testing
coal endurance. Each of the cruisers
will be sent out with bunkers filled to
their capacity, 400 tons, and will be
required to make a run of 1000 miles
at a uniform speed of 20 knots. Upon
returning here the coal remaining will
be weighed to determine the amount
consumed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
WhoIe Family Poisoned

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 20.-The
family of N. S. Richardson, consisting
Of six persons, became violently i'll yes
terday after eating pork and beans for
their dinner at their home in Kansas
City, Kas. 1t is believed that the pork
contained ptomaines. Three members
Of the family soon became unconscious
TWO others are so i'll as to be helpless.
Only one member, a boy 16 years of
age, was able to notify neighbOrs, and
physicians were summoned. Mr. Rich
ardson is IS years old and his wife "A.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
Aviators Enthusiastic

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Two enthu-
siasts in aviation arrived here today
from Havre. They were CORTLAND
Field Bishop, president of the Aero
Club of America, and Frank S. Lahm,
father of Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm,
one of the United States army's spe-
cialists in aeronautics. Speaking of
the progress of aviation, Mr.. Bishop
said: 81 purpose to do all 1 can to
arouse enthusiasm in this country in
the new field. 1t is deplorable how lit
tie interest is manifested here in it.
In France everybody is wild over it,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
Packer Donates s25. 900

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 20.-On January
Edward Morris, president of the Arm
of Morris & Co.,packers, will give $685.
600 as the first installment toward a
fund of $500. 600 which will put in opera
ton plan OF profit sharing and old
age pensions among 10000 employees of
the company. The plan worked out by
Mr. Morris will call for an initial dis
bursement the first year of not less
than 100000 1t Is expected, and this
will be rapidly increased.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
SLAYER is Hanqed

John Zet, who killed his wife and
granddaughter at their home in Rock
vile on August 4 last, was hanged in
the state penitentiary here early this
morning. He committed the crime
when angered at his wife's refusal to
give him money.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21
canturea one Of Rohhers

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 2O-Sheriff
Stevens of this county tonight cap
tured one of the robbers who held up
and robbed the o. r. n. passenger
train near this city Thursday night
last. The robber had some of the
stolen articles on him when he was
captured.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-21

It's as easy to secure bargain in used
automobile, through want advertising, as IL
used to be-and stiIl is-t0 secure horse
and carriage.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-08
TOPICS OF THE STREET.

FOREIGN TRADING Transactions in this
market for foreign account were heavy. the sr5.-
traze sales representing probably q 90
shares balance. with very little buying Ths
selling was chiefly Of the Hartman issues. North
ern Pacific. United States Steel and Erie Amer
lean stocks IN London were dull and Irregular.
with Erie the only issue in which activity was
shown Business IN the general market IN London
was on a restricted scale. being Influenced BY the
uncertainties OF the situation IN the Balkans. and
the market tone was nervous
DIVIDENDS DECLARED-Ths following divi-
dends have been declared. Atchfson. Topeka q
Santa Fe Railway Company. regular senni-annuaI
215 per cent on the common stock, payable on De-
cernber l: Associated Merchants Company. reg
,IIar IL on first preferred and regular IL PEI cent
on second preferred. both payable on october Is:
American Light and Traction Company. regular
quarterly ~ per cent the preferred and ~ On
the common stock both payable on November
CHANGES IN DIRECTORATES-Theod P.
ShOnts president Of the IntsrbOr0ugh-M Metropolis
tan Company. the Toledo. St Louis & western.
and the Chicago Alton. has been elected
director Of the Minneapolis Railroad Company.
Thomas Blake has been elected a director OF ne
Union Ferry Company, succeeding George W luia-
tard. retired; the other directors have been re-
elected.
APPLICATION TO LIsT-Application has
been made to the Stock Exchange TO list $l.775.S9
additional consolidated mortgage AZ per cent
way Company. S12 S2S. 600 first mortgage per cent
bonds OF the AlIts-C Chalmers Company and E.00.00
prior lien per cent bonds. 100000 4la per cent
bonds of 1893 and Is 10000 per cent income bones
pany Of London
BOND FFERING-Spencer Trask & Co, View
York and Perry. Coffin & Burr, Boston. are Offer
ing jointly. at 971z and interest. yielding ABOUT
SIS per cent. 100000 Bangor Railway and Elec-
trio Company first consolidated mortgage per
cent bonds. due July I. 1855. The total author
lied issue Of these bonds IS S209o,000 or which
s1.s2200O are issued, including rhe present
offering Of $500, 900
STEEL ORDERS SATISFACTORY IN VOL
UME.-The average new business coming IN 70
the steel companies IS rather less than reported
IN September, but manufacturers say that the
month so far has not been as Disappointing as
expected II believed that new orders. as
result Of the approach OF the Presidential elec-
tion would drop TO something Ike 40 per cent o.
normal. but they have been running between %
and so per cent of normal No large increase N
business is expected until after the election
REFINED SUGARS LOWER-The American
Sugar Refining Company. B. Il. Howell. Son & %.
and the Federal Sugar Refining Company have re-
duced their list prices for refined 20 points
and ArbUckle Brothers have lowered their Ess
quotations 10 points All ref0ers are nCw doing
business on the basis OF 90 cents ne-, less per
cent for cash. for fine granulated