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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
j" '6'F1 7ss s ss!ts: TO TINE,

San Francisco, Aug. 12-Jimmy
Cotfroth has come forward in the 20
Slt1on of an autOcrat. Not only has he
told Owen Moran to quit smoking, but
he has made Abe Attell return to this
city in humble frame of mind and
start his training at once.
Furthermore, Abe was 50 thoroughly
frightened by his little seance with the
pugllistic dictator of Oakland and Col
ma that he apologized for fighting such
men as Eddie Marine and others in the
bush circuit of the North. Abe has
promised to be good in future. If he
mad not done this, Coffroth would
nave selected some other man to send
against his foreign Champs" in the
featherweight division.
Attell is not over popular here. and
ne seems to realize that he is drawing
toward the end Of his tether He ha,
stirred Up SO much feeling by his in
slstence on conditions entirely favor
able to himself and which give the
other man no chance, that it does not
appear as if he will be much of a draw.
ing card in the near future if lie per
slsts IN these tactics. At present, how
ever, he is warm favorite over Owen
Moran and probably will enter the ring
with the Odds at least 5 to 2 in his ia
vor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
METHoDlsTs in POLITICS.
Want Speaker Who Will Allow Vote
on interstate Liquor Bill.

Baltimore. Md, Aug 1.-THE
Methodist Episcopal church has be-
gun an active crusade for the election
of Speaker who will allow Congress
to vote on the Interstate liquor ship
ment BILL"
The church. which has over 100000
perance Society of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. with authority to repre-
sent the denomination in all temper
ance matters This society is man
aged by board composed of bishop
and Is members, named by the bishop
and elected by the late General Con-
ference. An official address has been
issued to all members of the denomi-
nation asking their cooperation. The
shipment bill" which has been pend
ing in Congress for at least five years,
does not seek to impose prohibition
upon any locality, but provides that
liquor shipped from one state to an
other shall Immediately upon crossing
the boundary become subject to the
laws of the state into which it is con-
signed.
1.-The Speaker of the National House
of Representatives. says the address,
absolutely controls its procedure. He
is opposed to this legislation He has
used the power of his office to hold
it in the judiciary committee APP
pointed by him. on the alleged ground
that it is unconstitutional
AT least one member of the HOUSE
judiciary committee has been defeat
ed for the nomination on his record
on this question and we believe the
time has come when our people who
want to help secure this legislation
must support for Congress candidates
who will not only vote for this meas
ure. if they get a chance. but will
themselves support for Speaker man
who will allow it to be voted upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
Says Mr. Taft Of Yester-
days Leaders Conference,
Campaign In Maine, Vermont and
Ohio Fully Discussed.
Secs. Wilson and Straus and Dr..
John Wesley to Speak In Maine.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 12.-'Every-
| thing was as harmonious as possible
AMI no one was laid across my knee
and spanked" This was Judge Taft's
genial remark tonight including a de-
tailed account OF his all-day confer
ence with Frank H. Hitchcock, Repub-
lican national chairman and Arthur l.
Vorys, his chief of staff. Chairman
Hitchcock announced at the first con-
ference which continued for three
hours, that it could be stated in a
formal and official manner that Mr..
Taft would make no speeches outside
the city of Cincinnati during the CAM
paign 1t was also officially announced
that Mr. Taft would continue the policy
he had already adopted and followed,
of not mixing in local political con-
tentiCns in any state or OF taking any
part whatever in behalf of any candi-
date for nomination for state office.
This announcement is intended as an
answer first to the demand that Mr..
Taft decided the merits of the confess
tants in the West Virginia split and
second, that he express preference
for or against Governor Hughes In the
New York state gubernatorial fight.
Taking up the narrative of the days
work, Mr. Taft said:
"We went over the situation in every
state where it is recognized that
vigorous campaign must be made.
Particular attention was given to
Maine and Vermont, not because of
any doubt as to the situation in these
states but because the elections there
are held earlier than other states. Sec
rotary James Wilson of the department
of agriculture has consented to speak
in Vermont and Maine. likewise Sec.
Straus of the department of commence
and labor, and Rev. DR.. John Wesley.
pastor of the Metropolitan Temple.
New York.
I'VE went over and discussed" con-
tinucd Mr.. Taft. 1.-The distribution and
division of work of the various bu-
reaus of the national campaign organ
ization and plans We're made for a
conference with Richard " Oulhan,
in charge of the literary work of the
national committee, on his return trip
from Chicago where he is to go for
the opening of the headquarters in that
city We discussed and arranged the
details of the campaign in Ohio"
John Hays Hammond of Massachu-
sets today conferred with Mr.. Taft
and Mr. Hitchcock on plan he has
prepared for the participation Of the
National League of Republican Clubs
in the coming campaign. The person.
mel of the ways and means committee.
decided upon as an aid to Sec. Shell
don. was discussed at length and the
Eastern members who have been Sc
lected by Mr.. Hitchcock were APPROX
ed The Western members of this COM
mittec Of nine will not be decided up
on until Mr.. Hitchcock has had an OPP
portunity to consult with Western
leaders at Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
WRIGHT DOES WELL.
Makes Most Successful Flight Yet at
lemans, France.

Lemans. France Aug. 12-Wilbur
Wright, the American aeroplanst,
made splendid flight here this morn
ing in his flying machine He circled
the field five times and remained in
the air for 6 minutes. Sc rs seconds
The flight was undulating throughout.
The greatest height attained by Mr.
Wright was 80 feet. Among the spec
tators of this most successful perfor-
nance was M. Kapferer. the engineer
Of the dirigible balloon Vile de Paris
The flight was timed officially by
the Aero Club of the Department of
the Sarthe. The wind was blowing
at the rate of 10 miles an hour. the
greatest velocity since the expert
ments We're begun. The height at
tanned by Wright is considered re-
markable, and the experts declared
that he demonstrated today even
greater skill in the direction of his
machine than he did in the previous
trials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
Biennial Meeting Of Alumni Is Held
Tuesday at East Machias.

Machias. Me, Aug. 12.-The prin-
cipal event of the summer at East
Machias, was the biennial meeting of
the Alumni Association of Washing
ton Academy which took place Tues
day. The attendance was very large
and the occasion proved all that was
anticipated. The chief literary event
was an address by Hon. Herbert M.
Heath of Augusta, at Town hall in the
afternoon. Mr.. Heath was principal of
Washington Academy from March.
1873 until July 1876 Many friends
and former pupils of Mr.. Heath will
remember the good work he did dur
ing that period. While here he caused
districts over the larger part of the
town to be consolidated. started a
graded course of schools. eliminating
in a course in the academy and in
stltuted regular ordinations This
system has since been kept IN until
the academy today is one of the finest
institutions in the State Mr. Heath's
address was most interesting.
A banquet was served at 6.3OP M
at the parlors of the Baptist church
by the ladies of the Dorcas Society.
At the reunion large and repre
sentative gathering of the former stu
dents of the academy was present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
J. MONTGOMERY SEARS
Dies from Injuries Received in An
Automobile Accident.

Providence, r. T., Aug. 12.-Joshua
NJ Sears, the young Boston millionaire
who was fatally hurt In an automobile
accident shortly after midnight last
night between Apponaug and Nor
wood. died at the Rhode Island hospital
shortly after o'clock this morning
He did not recover consciousness from
the time of the accident until death
came and his injuries were of such a
serious character that at no time was
it believed that he could recover. The
body was taken in charge by local
undertaking firm pending advices from
the young mans relatives. who have
been notified of his demise. George
Saunders, his chauffeur, was said to be
less seriously injured and will recover
An operation was performed upon
Sears soon after he arrived at the
hospital. 1t was found that he was SUI
fering from fractured SKULL fracture
of the trachea and internal injuries.
Saunders sustained two fractures Of
the leg.
The accident occurred on the APP
ponaug road, about five miles from
here At this point there is q sharp
curve in the road, and as the road Is
lonely one and the men had to rely
solely on the lights on their automo-
bile, it is presumed they came upon it
Unexpectedly. The car was being driven
at the rate Of about SO miles an hour
and in trying to make the turn at this
speed one of the front wheels col
lapsed, the tire burst and the car
plunged over an embankment, hurled
it's occupants a distance away and
then burst into flames.
Another automobile, containing a.
Albert Sack Jr., and Charles Webster
of Providence, happened to be in the
vicinity at the time, and hearing the
explosion of the tires and the groans
of the men they rushed their car to
the scene of the accident, where they
found Sears and Saunders unconscious
on the ground, with their automobile
a mass Of flames. They took the in
jured men in their car to the Norwood
House, and from there they were taken
in an ambulance to the Rhode Island
hospital in this city.
j. Montgomery Sears was a son of the
late J. Montgomery Sears and was 80
years old He was lawyer and men,
Der of the Massachusetts Democratic
state committee. The Rhode Island hos
pital officials tried to inform his FAM
lily of the accident over the telephone
but found that they are now travelling
in Europe.
Saunders was SO years old and lives
at 149 Friendship street, this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
MAY WELCOME ATHLETES.

New York, Aug. Pit is likely Pres
ident Roosevelt will accept the invita-
ton to attend the reception to be ten
dered the victorious Olympic athletes
on Aug. 20 and present the cups and
badges to the returning athletes. With
the probable presence Of the President
and other distinguished officials the re-
ception will be mammoth affair, and
it is expected by the committee that
the 81 members of the Olympic team
will participate.
The route of the parade will be from
Columbus Circle, down Broadway TO
the City hail. Battery A. will fire a
salute. The committee has decided to
erect a reviewing stand. which will
probably be built in Madison square
AT a special meeting of the board of
aldermen Tuesday afternoon ii resolu-
ton offered by Alderman Reginald
S. Doull was passed praising the ath-
letes for their great victory and re-
questing the president of the board to
appoint committee to cooperate with
the reception committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
THE PRESIDENTS GUESTS
Includes Raines, Mitchell and EasIey-
They All Talk Politics.

Oyster Bay, ~ Y. Aug. 12.-The
guests at Sycamore Hill today included
State Senator John Raines. author of
the liquor license law which bears his
name; John Mitchell, whose present ac-
tivitics in behalf of labor are in the
capacity of manager of the trade agree
ment department of the National Civic
Federation. and Ralph NJ Easley.
chairman of the executive council of
the same general body. Senator RaInes
came to see the President upon per
sonal matter involving two army Off
GERS. Naturally politics in general were
also touched upon.
The visit of the former president OF
the United Mine Workers had invited
considerable interest because of the
activity in the national campaign of
Samuel Gompers. Mr.. Mitchell, how
ever upon leaving Sycamore hill stat
cd that politics had not been men,
toned.
With Mr. Easley. he said. he had
come to oyster Bay to invite the Pres
ideht to address the National Civic
Federation at its annual meeting to be
held in New York City in December.
President Roosevelt, he said. had not
accepted the invitation for the reason
that he was in doubt whether he would
be able to keep the agreement Il
made
The labor leader reiterated his de-
termination not to take an active part
in the present national campaign.
Senator Raynes explained that there
was nothing of public interest in his
errand to oyster Bay. In reply to a
"Of course, we talked about the cam
paign and about the governorShip of
New York but not with particular ref
ercnce to the candidacy for re-nomina-
tion of Governor Hughes. SO far as
l know the President favors Governor
Hughes, but he is taking no part in
the New York State situation. The
President does not wish the criticism
which has been directed against him
because of his position in reference to
Tic nomination Of Judge Taft to be
repeated in connection with the New
York state governorship, and he be-
lieves that those who are crying Death
to the bosses. are also against what
they call 'Bossism' and otherwise
would say he was 'Bossing' the New
York State situation"
Asked whether he thought the re-
nomination of the governor would
strengthen the national ticket in New
not need any help"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
Katrina Wins
Hauoli Cup.

Provincetown, Mass. Aug. lin
the 82-mile race of the New YORK
Yacht Club fleet from Vineyard Haven
to Provincetown today. James B.
Ford's Katrina won the Hauoli Gun
for schooners from the Queen, the
nearest rival, by 33 minutes IS sec
onds. The Katrina's time allowance
was l hour As minutes seconds, and
her elapsed time IL hours, 80 minutes,
II seconds. The Queen won from the
Elmina. The Almina won the cup for
sloop beating the Istalena by II min
utes Is seconds she had an allowance
Of 2 hours 81 minutes and 12 seconds
and her elapsed time was IL hours %
minutes IS seconds. The sloop Vigil
liant was beaten by Weetamoe, by 81
minutes II seconds
In the race for Glass L stop, Rosalie
was the winner, while the Vencedor
won in the motor auxiliary class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
GOULD FILES ANSWER
To Mrs. Gould's Suit for Divorce, At.
ter the Court Orders It,

New York, Aug. 12.-On the applica'
ton of counsel Mrs. Helen Gould today
procured in the supreme court an or
der directing her husband, Frank j.
Gould, to file within "a hours his answer
to her suit for divorce. Henry L.
Sprague, counsel for Mrs. Gould. made
affidavit to the court that he hao
served summons and complaint OIL
Mr.. Gould June "a. Counsel for MI
Gould stated that an answer had been
made to the complaint, but this was
denied by Mrs. Gould's counsel.
Tho complaint which was filed TO-DAY
alleges misconduct on the part OF MT.
Gould on July 25, 1905, while he was
at North Sidney. Cape Briton, Canada
cruising on the yacht Hclenita. MIS-
Gould does not ask for alimony in ne,
petition. but requests the custody u
the two children, Helen Margaret "
and Dorothy, years old.
AS soon as the order calling for u"
answer in the divorce case reached li'o
office of Mrs. Gould's attorneys 'h0
answer to his wifes complaint wa,
sent to the county clerks office any
filed. 1t contained general den'a, !.
Mrs Gould's allegations. The foio"ms
statement was given out at the oi'''
of Mr.. Goulds attorneys: 49,
at is not customary to ME W
pleadings in an action until the nv
for making up the judgment roi'' ~. pa
since Mrs. GOuld's attorneys desn
our answer filed we had not the s'e"
est objection to doing so ana ha ~.
filed it this afternoon. We see ho'
ing In the incident requiring any iu'
Their comment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
MAINE CATHOLIC CLERGY
Will Go Into Retreat This Year at
University of Maine.

Orono. Me, Aug. 12.-The Catholic Cler-
retreat at the University of Maine this
year. Retreat will commence Aug. II and
will continue for two weeks.
Bishop Walsh. who was granted the de-
gree of Ill. d. at the University of
Maine this year, has been in comuunica-
ton with Pres Fellows of the university
for some time and arrangements for the
Catholic clergy to go into it's annual re-
treat this year at the University of Maine
were made some time ago when a circu'
lar letter was forwarded to the various
priests through the State notifying them
of the arrangements made and the date
decided on.
According to the present arrangements
tn" first week of retreat will be entirely
given over to the older priests of the
state. white the second week will be de-
voted to the younger members of the
priesthood. Bishop Walsh is expected to
he present probably the first week.
In all there will be about 20 priests at
the State University the week commence
ing Aug. II, and as soon as these depart
their places will be taken by 20 more of
the youeger clergymen. according to the
usual custom.
AS far as is known it is the first time
that the annual retreat has been held at
any place in the State other than in the
vicinity of Portland and the first time
that the University of Maine has enter
tanned the Catholic clergy in a body. The
idea of meeting at OrOnO IS welcomed
with approval by all the members of the
priesthood, many of whom hope that il
can be made an annual affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
DEAD IN HIS HOME
And Two Women Praying for His
Resurrection Beside Body.

Philadelphia, Aug. 12.-L. Emerson
Wheat, physician. aged As years,
was found dead in his home at 10Th
and Diamond streets in one Of the
most pretentious residential sections
Of the city today under startling cir
cumstances Beside the body, which
lay on a couch. two women were found
praying for his resurrection and NUT
tering strange incantations. Physicians
say the condition of the corpse indi-
Gated that the man had been dead at
least 48 hours The two women We're
Mrs. Fannie Soult, professed Spr-
itualist. and Miss Florence Beckman
They We're arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
Good Racing
At Rockland.

Rockland, Ne, Aug 12.-(SpeciaD.-Con-
sidering the fact that the track at Knox
Trottng park today was heavy and
damp some excellent time was made in
the races held in connection with Old
Home week. Anona, driven by Richard
son, took the 225 event in straight heats.
and Charles n. Van Trump. with Kirby
holding the lines, turned the same trick
in the 80 class. In the &c Trixey S.
dropped the second heat to Blanche B..
making four heats necessary to decide
the event. Trixey S. took all but the
second heat.
If it does rot rain it is expected that the
track will be in much better condition for
tomorroW's events, making possible faster
time. The summary of today's races:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
FORCED TO DESCEND.
Capt. Baldwin's Flight Interrupted BY
Breaking Of Wires.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Cantain
Thomas S. Baldwin made the first of.
cial speed trial of his military drigj.
BILE before the army board at Fort
Myer today. When within a mile Of
the finish line a secondary wire con.
Meeting the coil of the engine with the
commutator, broke and the motor
stopped. The airship was brought
down in a corn field and after Mr.
Curtiss repaired the motor the flight
was continued. The accident prevent.
ed any possibility of making the speed
rerquired by the contract. but Capt
Baldwin has two more trials in which
to demonstrate his speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
AscENDs FROM SPRINGFIELD.
Glidden Makes Another Balloon Trip
In Very Fast Time.

Springfield. Mass, Aug. 12.-Charles
Glidden of Boston and Charles T
Shean of this city made an ascent at
$40 O'Clock this afternoon in the bal.
loon Boston from Court Square ex-
tension in the presence of fully 10000
persons. After being in the air 40
minutes, the balloon landed on the
farm of Sidney White, four miles
northeast of Amherst, distance OF
rs miles. The time is considered very
fast by Mr.. Glidden, who says that
while passing over Mount Holyoke
speed of so miles an hour was reach.
ed. Weather conditions were excellent
and Mr.. Glidden was loud in his
praises of Springfield as place from
which to make ascensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

New York Aug. 12,-This city will take
on gala appearance on the day the
American Olympiad victors return. This
was decided today at special meeting
of the board of aldermen. who passed a
resolution asking the mayor to issue a
proclamation ordering that the national
colors be displayed on all public build
ings. All citizens will also be requested
to decorate their houses and places of
business in honor of the athletes Every
athletic association in the city will be in
vited to parade in honor of the occasion.
The aldermen requested the mayor to
form {. notice to Gov. Hughes asking that
the National Guard be permitted to take
part IN tie parade, which will be led by
the victorious men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
LIMERICK ACADEMY,
Centennial Anniversary Observed
Bronze Tablet Unveiled.

Limerick, Me-. Aug. 12.-The CEN
tennial anniversary of Limerick Acad-
envy was observed today by the I'M
yelling of bronze tablet on the site
OF the original academy building. The
weather could not have been better if
made to order and the days program
proved an unqualified access. AT noon
Picnic dinner was enjoyed and this
evening concert was given
Thursday will be Alumni day. The
transaction of business and in the af-
ternoon there will be addresses. poem
ana historical paper. The celebra-
ton VIII close with social to be Civ
en- at the Town hall in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Lawrence Man, Police Think, May
Know of the Methuen Murder.

Lawrence. Mass. Aug 1.-THE state
police tonight examined Joseph Dcvinc, a
Lawrence man who wasthought might be
able to throw some light on the Mcthuen
murder mystery. Devine remained at the
police headquarters and will be further
questioned tomorrow. He is said to be a
member Of the Arlington milk gang SO
called. according to the police.
Word was received from South Acton
that three men had been detained there
for examination and that one Of these
was also known a. one Of the Arlington
mix gang. The three will be held until
they can be questioned by state officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Chicago, in the National, is not the
only championship team that has fall
en- by the waysde this year Atlanta
IT. the Southern League; Columbus, in
the American Association; Toronto, in
the Eastern League; Rock Island. in
the ThreeI League; Fort Wayne. in
tic Central League; Aberdeen. in the
Northwest League; and Charleston, in
the South Atlantic League, are practic-
ally ont Of the running for the pen
nant this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Inc question OF enforcement of the
insurance department OF the order of
Knights of Pythias was under consid-
eratloh oy the Supreme Lodge
Wednesday at Boston. No action on
the matter was announced A report
of a majority of the insurance COM
mittee favored the indefinite postpone
ment of any action in the matter while
a report from a minority favored i'm
mediate action. The next meeting
place for the convention was not Sc
iected. The question was put over
until Thursday for further considera-
ton.