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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24

Hale, where he will meet some of the
leaders The general conference will
be at Cape cottage Tuesday.
There is a general belief in political
circles that the campaign will be very
sharp on the Republican side and that
many meetings will be held in every
part Of the State. In this congression-
al district John Clark Scates, the
Democratic candidate for Congress
against Hon. Amos L. Allen, is ao-
dressing meetings in the country
towns and is devOting himself to ma
tional issues. Congressman Allen has
placed himself at the disposal of the
State and district committee and will
begin his canvass at once.
Col. Hale, who will entertain Mr..
Hitchcock, is one of the best known of
the active young Republicans of the
State, and has for some time been
suggested as a possible successor to
Congressman Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Hitchcock Names Men Who Will
Raise Campaign Funds.

New York. Aug. 23-Frank IT. Hitch
cock. chairman of the Republican nation
al committee, announced yesterday the
names of the advisory committee Upon
this committee will fall much of the work
of financing the national campaign
Chairman Hitchcock is chairman cx Off
clio of the commmittee. and Elmer Dover.
former secretary of the national commit
tee, is its secretary. The committee
quarters will be on the eighth floor of
the Metropolitan Life building. Mr. Do
YER will probably do considerable travel
Ing. as he has wide acquaintance and
has had much experience in gathing cam
paicn funds.
The members of the advisory committee
and the states from which they come are:
Richard A. Ballinger, Washington: Cor
neius y. Bliss, New York; Powell CLAW
ton, Arkansas: w Murray Crane, Mass
achusetts: William Nelson Cromwell.
New York: John Hays Hammond, Mass
achusetts; Franklin Murphy, New Jer-
sey: Charles P. Taft, Ohio, and Arthur l.
Vorys. Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
EAST LIVERMoRE cAMPMEErINe
Rev. G. D. Holmes in Charge-Evange-
list Adams in Attendance.

East Livermore. Me. Aug. %
(SpeciaD.-The first meeting of the
East Livermore campmeeting was held
Friday evening. Aug. 81. The district
superintendent. Rev. G. d. Holmes is
in charge He gave an earnest and
inspiring address. Rev. J. r. Clifford
conducts the singing
A morning prayer service in charge
of Rev. T. c. Chapman of Kent's Hill
was held at o'clock Saturday. The
singing was conducted by Rev. J. r.
Clifford. Mrs. o. G. Wyman presiding
at the organ.
At 10 o'clock the district superin-
tendent preached a fine sermon. His
theme was The Fatherhood of God"
1t was an able and practical presenta-
ton of truth. helpful to all who had
the privilege of listening to it.
The afternoon sermon was preached
by Rev. Trelawney c. Chapman. He
gave a spiritual and inspiring dis
course.
Miss Adams. the evangelist who ar
rived Saturday had charge of the
evening service. She also delivered a
fine sermon today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.
Chairman Hitchcock Coming Monday
to Confer With Republican Leaders.

Portland. Me, Aug 23-Thc Repub-
lican campaign here will begin ~
earnest Monday evening. The first
public meeting will be held at the
Auditorium and it is expected that the
big building will be crowded.
Hon. Charles II. Randall. ex-mayor
Of Portland and cX-Statc senator, one
of the best occasional speakers in
Maine. will preside. Hon. Bert NJ
Fernald, Republican candidate for
Governor and Hon. Henry s. Boutell
of Chicago will speak Mr.. Fernald
will be heard for the first time here.
Hon. Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman
of the Republican national commit
tee. will be the guest of Col Frederick
Hale of State street while here Mon
day and Tuesday. and will meet leas-
ing Republicans from all over the
State.
1t is expected that the conference
will have an important bearing on the
State campaign. Reports from the I'd
Congressional district are said to in
dictate that there is necessity for
sending speakers into that part of the
State.
Chairman Hitchcock will make his
headquarters at the house of Col.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
CARNIVAL DAY
CONTINUED from Page One.)

or & Aver Veneer Mill of Foxcroft and
Fay & Scott machine shop, Dexter.
The latter team won.
The automobile and bicycle parade
in the afternoon consisted of % touring
cars and runabouts, many beautifully
decorated, also bicycles representing
every age of this once popular vehicle
from the high wheel and hard rubber
tire to the most modern. The prizes
were awarded to C. F. Dearth. first;
Capt W. J. Mayo, second.
Two ball games were played during
the day, the one III the morning being
between Great Works and the i. & A.
team of Milo Junction. This was won
by Great Works to 4. The winners
played D. and F. in the afternoon de-
featins them 9 to S. Their prizes for
the games Won amounted to $50.
A hose cart race was between teams
of Newport and d. and F., the former
Winning the contest getting water i'll
43la seconds.
The decoration of the stores and resi-
dences was carried out very extern
sively and the effects were vry fine.
The big day closed with grand ball
in the Central hall which was liber-
ally patronlzed.
1t is safe to say that every visitor
who came to the towns today went
away fully satisfied with the program
of the lay and the committees deserve
much praise for their success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
PREFER SOCIALISM.
Labor Unions FlatIy Refuse to Fill
Bryan's Campaign Barrel.

New York, Aug. 23-As far as could be
learned yesterday. few of the unions have
considered as organizations the appeal of
Gompers for contributions for the labor
political campaign. National Secretary
Doughertv of the international Brother
hood of Bookbnders said that he believed
the stand Gompers had taken was COR
rect, but he thought that it would be bet
ter for those who chose to do so to con-
tribute individually than to have the
unions act on it. Some of the locals, 1t
was said, had indorsed the appeal.
The appeal for funds was taken up, it
was reported yesterday. by Local So of
the International Women's Garment
Workers. with an unexpected result. The
union decided against complying with the
appeal and passed the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas, We are convinced that the
working class can never be helped polit-
ically by William J. Bryan, as he is the
standard bearer of a party which repre-
sents the interests of the capitalist class
be it therefore
Resolved That we indorse the Only
party that deserves the support of the
working class-the Socialist party
The Western Federation of Miners. the
independent organization to which Pres
ton, the convict Presidential candidate of
the Socialist party. belongs. but which
does not consist altogether of Socialists.
has issued statement criticising Com
pers. 1t does not consider the explanation
of Gompers that he never said he would
deliver the labor vote to any party and
that party politics do not actuate him, as
satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
AUBURN FLAG RAISING.
Great Crowd Out and Speakers
Arouse Much Enthusiasm.

Auburn, Me-, Aug 23-The Republicans
of Auburn opened the campaign Saturday
night by flag raising followed by rally
at Auburn hall. A handsome banner
bearing the names and portraits of the
Republican candidates for President and
Vice President was strung across Court
street from Auburn hall.
The rally was attended by large audi
ence and much enthusiasm was manifest
cd. 1t was called to order by A. A Garce-
Ion, chairman of the city committee. and
George c. Webber presided
The first speaker was Edward Payson
Brown of New York. who spoke chiefly
in defence of the Republican tariff policy.
He also advocated ship subsidy to aid
in revivins American shipping, and closed
with a glowing tribute to Mr.. Fernald
and Mr.. Swasey. candidates for Governor
and Congress, and Of Mr.. Taft.
Near the close of his speech he said he
would he glad to answer any questions
f. Y. Turner of Auburn, prominent Ia
Dor leader accepted the invitation. He
said that a dam was recently built in this
city, of which a son of the great apostle
of protection, Nelson Dingley, was a
member, which was built entirely by
Italian laborers though there was a
thousand men idle in the two cities at the
time, and inquired if that was protec-
ton to American labor
Mr.. Brown said there must have been
some reason for this. He did not believe
corporate interests had any prejudice
against American labor or in favor OF
Italian.
mo" he said, probably 500 of the 1905
were too lazy to work. and the other son
couldn't be satisfied on the question OF
wages"
The last speaker was Hon. John p
Swasey of Canton. candidate for Con-
gress. who was very warmly greeted. He
deprecated the campaign of Islander anG
depreciation, which he said the Demo
Gratis were indulging in, and said he be-
lieved in looking on the bright side OF
things.
He spoke in part upon the tariff, refcrr-
ing at some length to the speeches of Mr.
McGi!licuddy, his Democratic opponent
at Pennington and elsewhere upon tariff
topics, and also defended the doctrine OF
prohibition. which he maintained hac
been pronounced success in. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
AIM WAS DEADLY.
Continued from Page One.)

and locked up. and will be urraigncd by
Justice George S. Frost in the municipal
court in the morning.
The revolver which Dame handed to the
officers was Il five-shot 38-calibre wearon.
cont aiming three uneXplOded cartridges
and two empty shells Medical Referee
DE-. Keay of Rochester viewed the body
and ordered its removal to an undertake
er's rooms, where. assisted by Assistant
Medical Referee George A. Tolman of this
city. he performed an autopsy this after
| noon. He will report his findings to
County Solicitor Dwight Hall tomorrow
Sterling was about 65 years of age and
had been connected with the Dover po-
lice department 10 years.
Dame and his wife had made their home
with her father. but were intending to
move away soon, it is said
Mrs. Dame. who was the only other
person in the house at the time of the
shooting says that she was asleep and
knew nothing of the trouble until her
her of the shooting saying he had to do
1t protect his own life.
Dame. who is about So years Old. is a
ltlicnlnlSl by tTIuP. lie mas served also
as special policeman and is a member of
the fire department, being engineer of
steamer j. S. Abbott
He was member of the city council in
1905 and 1906 and in 1907 was defeated as
candidate for the board of aldermen
He was married in Beverly. Mass, about
three years ago and has no Children
Dame has retained the firm of Kcvcl g.
Hughes of this city as his attorneys and
this afternoon the lawyers were in con
ference with him for two hours at the
police station. Later the prisoner WAS
taken to the Stafford county 1ail and
placed in custody of Sheriff Frank J.
Smith. He will he arraigned probably
before Judge Frost in the police court to-
morrow forenoon.
Neither of the attorneys would make
any statement after the interview with
Dame, 1t is understood, however, that
the plea will be self-dofence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
DAILY KENNERED JOURNAL. MONDAY, AUGUST "a. 1908

cratic proposition of guaranteeing ma
tiOnal bank deposits, declaring the lat
ter to be lone step farther toward
Socialism" Mr.. Myer believes the
greatest danger the party confronts in
the East is the prevailing sentiment
that the election the Republican ticket
is foregone conclusion. In the course
of the interview he said:
In the present campaign the Demo-
cratic candidate is bringing forward
short cut and plausible panacea
against panics, the guaranteeing Of de-
posits in national banks. At first
sight this would appear to be sort
of insurance. Insurance, however Is a
contract whereby one party volun-
tarily pays to another party fixed sum
for indemnity against loss and not to
exceed an agreed amount. The
guaranteeing proposit on comrels by
law the banks to pay unknown sums
for future losses and to an unknown
amount and subject to unknown risks
over which they have no control.
THE Democratic platform pledges
the party to compulsory guaranteeing
of deposits for all national banks with
it's provisions available for all state
financial instance desiring to use them.
This guaranteeing of deposits by ali
national banks would mean nothing
less than that the conservative and
honestly managed banks would have
to pay the debts of the banks which
have been badly or dishonesty managed
Under this system, there would be
nothing to prevent a not over scrupul-
GUS banking officer in the competition
of obtaining deposits to offering them
6 rer cent. for their deposits claim
ing they We're taking 10 risks as de-
posits We're guaranteed.
IF scccessful this would tend to in
crease speculation which is one of the
misfortunes of the present day with
the wild cat schemes and high finance
that have been so much in evidence
within the last year.
"The proposed system would result
in revolutioniZing the methods of
banks and state banks and trust COM
panics would be forced to enter under
the same arrangements in order to
have their deposits guaranteed which
would be an injustice to the national
banks as the stockholders in the ma
tional banks are subject to double
liability for deposits which is not true
of state banks.
"The deposits in savings banks
throughout the country amount to
about three and half billions.
In New England and in New York
there are no stockholders in the saw
ings banks. All the money earned is
paid to the depositors. Therefore it
would result in a direct tax of the de-
positors and would reduce the re-
turns which are coming to them.
LAS Mr.. Taft has said in his speech
of acceptance" The Republican parry
prefers the postal savings banks, as
method tried, safe and known to be
affective
In the postal savings banks the de-
posts are guaranteed by the govern
ment because the government has re-
ccived the deposits and made itself
responsible. They are led back into
the channels of trade by depositing
them in the national banks in the dis
tricts where they have been brought
to the postotfice.
The system of guaranteeing deposits
in national banks as proposed by the
Democratic party is one step farther
toward Socialism,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Thomas Bradbury cottage, on The
shores of Lake Penness at Norway
was burned Saturday and is a total
loss.
The Biddeford police commissioners
Will Monday hold a meeting to con-
slider the charges preferred Wy Mayor
Cornelius Horigan against Chief Oh
Police Charles b. Harmon, growing oul
of the recent incident in City han
the,e while the municipal officers were
drawing jurors. Mayor Horigan, VIM
by virtue of his office is member OIL
the board. will attend.
South Paris Saturday, like Norway
week ago, was forced to see HE
consume several buildings without any
means at hand to stop the flames. the
water supply which furnishes soul"
Paris and Norway being out of COM
mission. Two tenement buildings "ere
destroyed, with a loss of about soVVV
Water carried from a stream some uia'
lance from the fire made it possible
save third. The family of j. T. Lee
which occupied one of the houses I'D"
narrow escape. being forced 10 =,
cape through the windows with a.
Lees mother, woman about 81 Yeas
OLD.
at special town meeting held od''
urGay at Topsham committee CON
sisting of Hon. F. G. Whitehouse'
George Cloud and Jacob Mcrryman M"s
appointed to confer with the trustees
of the Brunswick and Topshan1 "a''.
district and secure figures on vaflous
propositions for putting in "ns'
supply. The trustees have given Nc
ures for putting mains on MAN, D'D,
and Green streets. thus forming
triangle, but the citizens wish to ea.s
what it would cost to extend the NAN,
down Elm street to the Maine Cen..N'
tracks and through Summer ana w"
ter streets. John A. Cone was the INV
orator Of the meeting. which aoJouin
ed until next Saturday. when the COM
mittee will report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
THE AMERICAN DERBY.
Sonoma Girl and Sweet Marie Only
Horses Left at the Scratch.

Boston, Aug. 23.-As result of the
final declaration made today A horses
remain in the $50, 900 American trottins
Futurity to be decided at ReadviIle
next Tuesday. Among the most promi-
nent trotters declining the issue are
Highball, 2.C3&, Hamburg, 2.0Jh, Amy
Brooks. 2.05lg, Sterling No kinncy
2.063.. and Mack Mack. los The
scratch horses now are Sonoma Girl
and sweet Marie.
1t is practically decided that the
Derby will be raced in trial heats, the
starters in the preliminary trials to be
drawn by lot, and the first eight horses
in each contest in the final for the $50
600 at stake of which 100000 goes to
the winner, $4,000 to second, $4,000 to
third. $4,000 to fourth, $500 to fifth and
$1,000 to the sixth horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
LITCHFIELD.

POND ROAD-Miss Elsie Bradford
of Auburn and Miss Louise Nelson of
Gardiner are the guests of Miss Mary
MaXcy at Seven Oaks.
Mrs a. S. Gowell returned Monday
from Old Orchard.
People to the number Of II met at
the Chapel Thursday and gave the
building a thorough cleaning.
Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Goodwin and
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney are staying at
Mr.. Goodwin's cottage.
The report that the Cornish saw
mill has been removed to c. f, Hodg
kins land was a mistake. The mill
was moved to Percy Lunt'S home
place.
Mrs. Ray Merrill and Miss Myrts
Colby Of 1ceboro attended the reunion
at Litchfeld academy Wednesday,
Miss Helen Burton, who has been the
guest of Mary Maxcy for several
weeks, returned to her home in Cam
bridge. Mass, Monday.
]. w. Lunt is making repairs and i'm
provements on his buildings.
G.. Il. Chase was business visitor in
the place Tuesday.
Ernest Wiles returned home Tues
day. after a few days stay in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. j. b. Stevens, Mrs.
Maud Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.
Hczeltine ard Mrs. Rose Whitney at
tended the Richmond campnccting
Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma Friend has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. F. y. Berry,
during the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
NEW ENGLAND CAMPAIGN
To Be Canvassed by Leaders With
Chairman Hitchcock.

Boston, Aug. 23.-Republican politi-
cal activity in New England will cel-
ter in this city during the next few
days when Frank H. Hitchcock, chair
man of the Republican national COM
mittcc, will confer with the party
leaders of the six New England states
in regard to the aspects of the Prcsi-
dental campaign and especially in
reference to the coming elections in
Vermont and Maine
Chairman Hitchcock is expected to
arrive in Boston tomorrow from Dali
ton accompanied by United States
Senator w. Murray Crane. whose
guest he has been today at the sena-
tors home in the Berkshire hills. 1t
has been arranged that during his
stay here, Mr.. Hitchcock will meet
Col. George II. Doty and Charles S.
Groves. chairman and secretary of the
Massachusetts Republican state corn
mittee. The Maine member OF the
national committee. Former Governor
John +. Hill, will also attend the con-
ference, attended by Seth NJ Carter,
chairman of the Maine Republican
state committee. Senator J. II. Gal
linger, who is both member of the
national committee and chairman of
the state committee will come from
New Hampshire; Vermont will send
James w. Brock of the national com
mittee. and Col. T. NJ. Chapman, chair
man of the state committee: Nationa,
Committeeman Charles r. Brayton
and G. r. Lawton. chairman of the
state committee will represent Rhode
Island, and from Connecticut will come
Charles +. BROKER and Michael
kenealy, the latter being the chair
man of the state committee
The gathering in Boston is part of
the general plan OF campaign by which
Chairman Hitchcock expects to place
himself in touch with the party work.
ers in all sections. He has already
seen those of the West and the middle
East. 1t is also to be inferred that
beyond learning how things political
are drifting in New England, there
will be questions asked as to what
can be done in the way of helping
the campaign financially. 1t has been
announced that the plan this year.
moro than ever before, is to get the
state committee to do their work in
unison with the chairman of the na-
tional committee and his executive
body upon whom the burden of The
national campaign is always placed.
1t is expected. however. that the
pre- ELECTION situation in Vermont and
Maine will form the main topic of dis
cussion The Vermont election will be
held on Sept. l. less than 10 days away
and while the campaign has been a
quiet one and has developed less bit
terness than for several years, ma
tional issues have been brought for
ward. The Democrats have been very
frank in commencing the administra-
tions of President Roosevelt and Gov.
Proctor, but have claimed that the
new candidates are not likely to live
up to their campaign promises. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24
FURNITURE FACTORY BURNS.
Anderson Plant at Newcastle, N. B.
Destroyed-Loss $10O,000.

Newcastle. N. b.. Aug. 23-Last
night the Anderson Furniture factory,
worth 100000, was destroyed by fire.
which started in the dry house The
wind was blowing fair and the fire
blew straight on the main building.
The firemcn's efforts had no effect up
on the flames as the building was as
dry as finder. Four carloads of fur
niture ready to ship was destroyed
also quantities of lumber fire wagons,
a carriage, etc. The firemen worked
all night and saved Hickson's min
from catching.
So hot was the fire that several hun
drcd dollars worth of hose had to be
abandoned to the flames. The town
had 4etgage of $4,000 on the
build1& and the plant which is fully
covered by insurance. Andersons had
some insurance. Fifty men are out of
employment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24

Republicans have based their cam
pagn on state issues, principally good
roads.
In Maine the campaign has hardly
begun, but there is every indication OF
warm contest. especially in the I'd
Congressional district. where Repre-
sentative Charles E. Littlefield Is re-
firing and where two years ago the
labor leaders made a strong effort to
elect the Democratic candidate.
The leaders from the two states are
fully conversant with the respective
situations and it is expected that
Chairman Hitchcock will pursue his
Investigations as bearing on the coun-
try as a whole.
Mr.. Hitchcock's present visit will
probably be his only one in this Sec
ton during the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-24

Sydney. n. S. W., Aug. 24-3.15 P.
M-Prendergast the lightweight
champion of the American fleet this
afternoon. defeated Raft of Sydney in
the fifth round of what was scheduled
to be a 1O-round fight
The 12-oared cutters race this morn
ing between crews of the battleships
Illinois and Louisiana for the Batten-
burg cup was won by the Louisiana
men. The distance was 31a miles and
the winners finished Is lengths in the
lead. It is said that about 100000
changed hands as a result of the race
1t is becoming evident each day
that the visitors prefer to be left alone
rather than have to undergo the dis
comfort of being publicly entertained.
The men have awaited themselves but
little of the privilege of theater tick
cts. The marines have addressed a
letter of thanks to the people of sgd
ney in which they say, IF other
places think they can surpass Sydney's
welcome. they must take the ships
ashore"
A man on the Georgia named Cas-
sidy. was drowned yesterday through
the capsizing of small boat in a
squall A sailor of the Illinois fell
off a stage in Woolloomoolloo bay and
has not been seen since
The tender Yankton and the collier
Ajax arrived here today Rear Ad-
mIal SperrN has declined the invita-
tions extended to the officers of the
fleet to visit Perth.