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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
MUSICAL PICTURES.
A Unique Experiment to Be Tired 800"
In Chicago.

Chicago. Ian. 1.-Great interest IS de-
welcoming in musical and social cifcie'
here regarding musical pictures, un
ioue experiment which will be atte1npi-
cd bv the Theodore Thomas Orchestra
next Monday and Tuesday eVenne
this city and be duplicated later III
Boston by the Boston symphony Ut
cbestra. Every box has ALREADY peeh
taken at 500 apiece, for each evening"
The idea is to have four pantohiineS
in connection with a concert pS inc
Thomas Orchestra. Nearly loo persons
al, of them prominent socially VIII APP
near i'm the various pictures illustrative
Of the music which the orchestra VIII
present. Joseph L. Smith OF bostoi
is in charge of the pictures. Inc 11ius'c
will be under the direction Oh Eo"ai"
e. Hill. also Of Boston. >,
The first number "Anitras Dance
from Griegs Peer Gym Suite, VIII pic
ture simultaneously TO the eye and ear
oriental scenes, dancing and posing.
..The Twilight Hour" will interpret
with Medieval costumes and scenes
Briefs LArlenienne.
Massent's "Erinnyes" will he pictured
by poses and pantomines in Greek cos
tunes around the, tomb of Agamemnon.
while the fairy pantornine of Jack
Frost in 4 Summer Garden VIII III
ustrate music especially written by Mr..
| Hill. The proceeds of both perform
ances here are to be used to establish,
fund for invalid members of the
Thomas Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
A DOZEN INJURED.
Shifter Gets In Express Trains Way
And Smashup Follows.

Sunbury, Pa, Jan: 1.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad express which lett Buffalo at .
O'Clock last night and which was due in
Philadelphia at 7.23 A. NJ. today. was
wrecked at Montandon. 10 miles west Of
here. early today and more than dozen
passengers were injured.
The express was running on time Ghei;
light locomotive crossed n siding to the
main track. The engineer OF the express
was unable to bring his heavy train to Il
stop and 1t crashed into the shifting en-
ginc with coHsider8 bic force. Both loco
motives were disabled and a combination
car, a day coach and a Pullman sleeper
were so badly damaged that the passen-
gers had to be transferred to other
coaches and the wrecked cars cut out
: Most of the passengers received nleli-
can treatment here. The train was de-
layed four hours. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
ApJuDGED BANKRUPT.
The New England Breeders Club Is
Tied Up in Court.

Concord. N H.. Jan. 1.-The Now
England Breeders Club which built
Rockingham park at Salem and en-
deavored to conduct racing Of running
horses there has been adjudged bank
rupt corporation by Judge Edgar AID
rich of the United State court in 4 de-
cree filed at the Office OF the clerk OF
the court here.
Creditors of tho club flied petition
in bankruptcy against it April l9. 1907,
and at subsequent hearings no appear
ance was made by or for the club.
This decree will act as a stay of other
proceedings against the club In the
state courts but 1t is expected that IN
appeal will be made from the decree on
the ground that the club is not 4 mer-
camille corporation entitled to relief
under the bankruptcy law but an
amusement company and therefore not
so entitled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

minister, having died on Dec. Il in
Europe. and in his stead was o. Sky
back, the secretary of legation and
charge d'afaires.
The diplomats who were making
their first appearance at New Years
fupction. at the White House included
Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain.
Sencr Don Ramon Pima. the Spanish
minister. and l.. A. Coromilas, the
minister from Greece.
There wa3 a good representation
from the army and navy and marine
corps. ali the officers on the active list
ard many who have been retired pay
ing their respects to the President.
Those on active duty were III full dress
uniform. lending color to the already
brilliant spectacle presented by the
diplomatic corps in the full insignia
/ Of their rank. and standing out in
strong contrast to the civilian dress
of most Of the guests.
The costumes Of Mrs. Roosevelt and
the ladies OF the cabinet were striking
~ handsome. Mrs. Roosevelt was
gowned in old blue marquisette. the
skirt very full and an arrangement of
velvet ribbon on bow knots and gar
lands making trimming which reach
ed half way up the belt. A yoke OF
lace and half sleeves of rufiied lace
were the finishing touches. She wore a
diamond necklace and other ornaments
and carried bouquet OF white roses.
Mrs. Fairbanks wore Powered
crepe dc chene, very full and fluffy.
the design being a pattern of pink
roses over white.
Mrs. Root wore a costume of pale
gray chiffon with deep border Of gray
lace about the hem. ..-
Mrs. Cortelyou wore white sabin
with broud folds around the skirt, the
bodice nearly all lace. -.
Mrs. Meyer was in black and white
striped lace over white trimmed with
touches of black velvet.
Mrs. Garfield wore a gown Of dark
plum velvet trimmed in lace.
Mrs. Bonaparte wore a mauve sa-
bin, the coat with long skirts of Irish
crochet lace.
Mrs. Metcalf had on a gown of Irish
crochet and other laces.
Mrs. Straus wore a shrimp pink lib
erty satin trimmed in lace.
Mrs. Loeb vas gowned in an orchid
liberty satin and white lace.
Rear Admiral Brownson was one of
the first officers of the navy to greet
President Roosevelt. To do this he left
his place in the line as soon as he en-
tered the White House and made his
way through the crowd and into the
red parlor, passing Rear Admiral RiXey'
and taking his place Immediately after
the army officers who preceded the
! navy. Admiral Brownsons hand was
| grasped by several Of his brother Of
ficers as ne was making his way ahead
of them. After his greeting to the
President which was cordial. he re-
manned in the East room for sometime
chatting and receiving greetings.
President Roosevelt took occasion in
| his New Years greetings to DIR. Starr.
| who has just celebrated his Tooth BIRTH
day anniversary, to congratulate the
veteran member of the Oldest Inhabi-
| tants Association and wish him many
returns of the lay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
IN SESSION..
Continued from Page One.)

ccedingS, which occupied about two
hours. were thronged with friends Of
the members, and the floral gifts from
constituents We're very profuse.
The Senate this year is composed Of
80 Republicans and 8 Democrats, while
the House is composed of It's Republi-
cans and 65 Democrats.
An unusual amount of business al
ready awaits action by the Legislature
of 1908. Five bills opposing the merg-
ers of the Boston g. Maine Railroad
with the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad. have been filed with
the secretary of state, and other meas
ures bearing on the same matter are
anticipated, which seems to indicate
that the question will be a considerable
one in this session as it was in the last
In addition half dozen commissions
authorized by the last Legislature,
which have been sitting since last sum-
mer on questions Of taxation, labor. in
surance, industrial education. COM
merce and industry and savings banks
will submit reports and will suggest
numerous notifications of the present
laws.
AZ there is no limit to the number
of petitions which may be filed by each
member and as every one is a con-
venient and willing medium for the
submission Of all sorts Of questions by
citizens of the state, it is anticipated
that there will be sufficient amount
of business to keep the Legislature In
session until next June.
IAN incident in the Republican House
caucus was a warm speech by Rep
resentative Norman White of Brookline
in Opposition to the nomination Of
Mr.. Cole for Speaker. Mr.. White criti-
cized the political aspiration Of Mr.
Cole, who is a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination next fall for
lieutenant governor and claimed that
with such aspirations he would not be
able to make an impartial presiding Off
Ger. Mr.. Whites remarks brought no
response as he was the only voting in
opposition to Mr. Coles nomination.
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GOV. HUGHES.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

memorandum or token of the bet vas de-
livcred. The exclusive penalty consists Of
the forfeiture of the amount ,wagered, be
recovered in q civil action. The, consti-
tutionalty Of this discrimination says
the Governor, las been upheld by. the
court of appeals, on the ground that IL,
carrying out the provisions Of the consti-
tuition II was ir the discretion
Of the Legislature to fix the penalty and
thct III the cases specified the Legsla-
ture could make the penalty sirnply for
fixture of the bet. TO be recovered in a
civil action. The question for the court
was simply one of legislative power. A
different question. however, Is presented
to the LEGISLATURE III the exercise of its
discretion. and that is the question Of
legislative policy and Of a substantial.
and not mere or technical, compliance
with the explicit constitutional provision
The constitution makes 1t of the Legisla-
ture to enact appropriate laws to prevent
pool selling. bookmaking and other kinds
Of gambling. Experience has shown that
the laws enacted have not accomplished
the purpose which the constitution de-
fines The demoralizing influences and. 1t
which the constitution aimed. exist under
the law and. in fact. are stimulated and
increased through its provisions The
discrimination in penalties now existing
rests on no distinction that is justified to
the popular mind. Public sentiment is
against such arbitrary distinctions, with
the result that the laws against gambling
on race tracks have been defied. and the
administration has been brought into con-
tempt.
1.-THE constitution makes no exception of
race tracks. I recommend that the Leg
is!ature carry out the clear direction OF
the people without discrimination. In
connection with the repeal Of the exist
ing exception. recommend that the Of
fences described in the alternative of
fines should be abolished"
After the reading Of the message of
Governor Hughes in the Senate. Senator
P. II. McCarren said:
Regarding race track gambling. I mus.
take exception to the governors position.
Judging from the outcome of the recount
legislation. question the constitutional
ability of the governor
Senator Agnew today introduced in the
Senate a proposed constitutional amend
,nent which would increase the salary OF
the governor from $4,000 to s25,oe year
Governor Hughes sent to the Senate to-
day several nominations including that OF
Abel r EIackmar CT Brooklyn to be Jus
tice of the supreme court for the second
judicial district to I'LL the vacancy caus-
ed Nv the election of Judge Willard Bart
lett to be associate justice of the court ot
appeals. The recess appointments includ-
cd Clark Williams Of New York to be SUI
perirterdent of banks to succeed Luther
". Mott. resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
coLoREp VOTERS CONFERENCE
To Be Hold to See Abort Action on
Presidential Question.

Boston. JAN IA call for confer
once of colored citizens OF be held at
Philadelphia April :, was sent out to
representative colored men all over
the country today by Rev. William n.
Scott, president Of the Suffrage League
of Boston and vicinity; Bishop Alex
ander Walters, president of the Ma
tional Afro-American Council, and
VIM. Monroe Trotter. president OF the
New England Constitution and Suf-
frage League. -
The conference is called to have
special reference to what demands
shall be made of political parties as to
the national platform at the next cleo
ton and to determine which candidates
for the Presidential nomination most
deserve the support of the colored
voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
INVOLUNTARY VOYAGE.
Pilot Carr of New York Visits the
Panama Canal Zone.

New York, Jan. Marcus A. Carr.
a Sandy Hook pilot, returned home OH
the steamer Dunnotar Castle today, af-
ter ar involuntary visit to the Pana-
ma canal zone. Carr had been engaged
to take the steamer out of the harbor
on the last voyage from the port on
Dec. IA. He had expected to leave her
a. soon as she was in the open sea
and return to- shore in the pilot boat
az is the custom. BY the time it
would have been safe for The PILOT to
leave the steamer, however. she was
in the midst of storm which made
transfer to the smaller boat impossi-
bic and Carr had no alternative but to
remain On the Dunnotar Castel while
she continued her voyage to the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
"HAPPY NEW YEAR."
Emperor William Sends Greetings to
President and Americans.

Berlin. Jan. EMPEROR William and
the Empress received today the New
Year congra tulations of the ambassa-
doris accredited to Berlin. In response
to the Fluctuations offered BY Charlie
magne Tower. the American anbassa-
dor, His Majesty sent his good wishes
for the New Year to President Roose-
welt and the American people. The
Emperor reproached Mr.. Tower pleas
artly for having announced his inten-
ton of resigning. He said he would
detain Mr.. and Mrs. Tower in Germany
at least until after yachting week a.
kiel, the end of June and he invited
the ambassador and his wife to come
to Eiel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tower gave reception
to the American colony in Berlin this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
NEW YEAR AT PARIS.
No Official Function Owing to Death
Of m. Dessaigne.

Paris, Jan. 1.-The abandonment Of
the official receptions held regularly on
New Years day by President Fallicres
and the members of the cabinet as q
result of the sudden death yesterday
Of NJ. Guyot-Dessaigne. the minister Of
justice. robbed the Partisan New Year
Of its chief traditional features.
Nevertheless there was much gaiety in
the city and the mantle of snow which
covered Paris this morning added a
charm to the general holiday appear
ancc of the streets.
The foreign ambassadors and minis
ters, with the exception of Henry
White, the American ambassador. VINO
has just moved into his new residence,
all held receptions. Consul General and
Mrs. Mason did the honOrs for the
American colony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
ELECTION FRANCHISE.
Governor Warfield Of Maryland Urges
Higher Qualifications.

Annapolis. Md, Jan. LIN his annual
message to the state Legislature which
assembled today in its regular biennial
session. Governor Edwin WarfielG aGvo-
Gated an amendment to the constitution
fixing high standard of qualification for
election franchise. He was satisfied. he
said. that there is Z demand upon the
part of a majority of the citizens of Ma
ryland for such an amendment. "a de-
mand for the elimination of the ignorant.
thriftless negro vote"
This was Gov. Warfield's last annual
message. lie ret!res from the governor
ship Jan. S. when he will be succeeded
by Judge Austin l.. Crothers of E,kton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
THE POWERS TRIAL.
Bio Crowd Hears Counsel in Their Ar
, w. euments Wednesday.

Georgetown, KY. Jan. Newer per-
haps in the history of the School coun-
ty court has a. crowd packed the court
room as that which surged into the
building today to hear Former Con-
gresham W. G. Owens and States At
torney Fra nklin close the arguments in
the fourth trial of Caleb Powers, which
has been in progress here for the past
eight weeks. Men and women literally
fought for admission to the courtroom.
Major Owens consumed the entire
forenoon arguing upon the theory that
Goebel- was. assassinated by Henry
Youtsey whom he dominated murder
us crank, who had committed the crime
of his own volition- and that there was
no conspiracy connected by Powers Or
anybody else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
SENSATIONAL. SUICIDE
Of Mayor Coates Phillips. a Distin.
suished English Officer.

London. Jan. 1.-Major Coates Phil
lips, an officer. who distinguished him.
self in the South African war. COM
Tittcd suicide here last night under
sensational circumstances
The major had been divorced. Some
time ago he made an attempt to kill
himself i'll the residence Of his former
wife. but was restrained. Last night
he returned to the home of Mrs
Coates Phillips and forced an en-
trance. His former wife. her mother
and solicitor were in the house. but
when they saw the excited man break
in they fed. The major opened fire
with his revolver. aiming at every one
he could see and then blew out his
brains. The solicitor and the moth
er of Mrs. Coates Phillips were wound
ed. but not seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
New Years Party.

Mrs. G. X. Black entertained party
of friends at her home on Sewall street
last evening. The party was given
in honor of Mrs. Blacks aunt, Mrs.
Frances G.. Morse. who was visiting
her for the day. Mrs. Morse was taken
completely by surprise. but in a few
minutes recovered and babe her friends
welcome and a very pleasant evening
was spent with cards music. etc. Sup
per was served at . O'Clock. The patty
broke up at an early hour, each voting
Mrs. Black d charming hostess. and
with many pleasant thoughts of the
beginning Of the year 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
CONTINUED from Page one.)

cupicd the hour preceding the stroke
of. II in receiving and entertaining the
members Of the, cabinet and those es-
pecially invited to membership in the
receiving party In the library on the
upl,er fioor. Diplomats, judges, legis-
Iators and army officers gathered in
conversational groups in the state
dining room. The relocated Marine
Band. banked like the potted foliage,
on either side the entrance in the lofty
lobby with its white marble flocr, fur
uishcd the stage setting for the re-
ceiving party. The Red, Blue and
Green par,ors forming connecting links
between the State dining room on the
west ard the East room. were fragrant
with cut flowers effectively placed.
II was In the Blue parlor or State
room that the receiving party took po-
sitfon shortly after II O'Clock. Trump
cters heralded' the approach Of the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt down the
gray white marble stairs and to the
bands rendition OF "IIail to the Chief"
the reception began. Leisurely and
With no gemblance of Formally those
In tho state dining room passed
through the Red parlor into the pres
enee Of the President. The receiving
party formed the arc of circle, FILL
ing the large bow window opening to
the south. They faced wide door to
the corridor and lobby, thus viewing
and In view of throngs there.
The introductions we're made to the
President by Col Chas. S. Bromwell.
rf,n Of h,til1in0c and
grounds, and to Mrs. Roosevelt by
Captain Frank r. Mccoy. military
aide to the President. Leaving the Blue
parlor the route Of exit was through
the Green parior. the East room. down
the stairs to the social annex and
thence the east gate. ...
Numerous changes in the diplomatic
cprrs have occurred during the year
30 that for t,,iite1a number Of the for
cign representatives in Washington. it
vas their first New Year experience at
the White House. Death. the rotation
in Office followed BY some foreign ma
tons with the members of their dip
tomato corps. and the vicissitudes of
political life were responsible for the
absence OF familiar and the presence
of new faces.
Of those who attended last years
reception. the most notable absentee
today was Viscount Aoki. the Japan
csc ambassador. now returning to jap
All, and that. nation was represented
by the members of the embassy staff
with Baron Tsunejiro Miyaoka. the
counsellor. at the head Of the line.
The familiar figure of Chekib Bey
the former Turkish minister. also was
missing. having been succeeded by
Mehmed Ali Bey. China likewise
changed her minister during the year
Sir Chentung -Liang-Cheng having
been recalled and the former minister
WI Ting Fang. having succeeded to
the position. The latter. however, has
not yet arrived here and Chow Tszchi
the first secretary. headed the legation
ers from China.
Death has made vacancy in the le-
CATION from Norway, c. Hauge. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
SHOT ~ BURGLAR.
George A. Fisher Of Newark, N. j., ts
Mortaliy Wounded.

Newark, n. j., Jan. l.-Georee A. Fish,
er.. 4 city building inspector. was shot
and mortally wounded at his home today
by 4 burglar. The slayer escaped Mrs.
Fisher was awakened early this morning
by a noise ir. the adjoining yard III the
rear Of a store. She aroused ner hug
hand and told him Of the noise she had
heard. Fisher went to q window over
looking the back yard and his wife heard
him call ont: what are YOU doing
there?"
The words were quickly followed by the
report of a revolver and Mrs. Fisher rush.
ed into the room to find her husband
hanging unconscious over the window
sill. He had been shot in the head and
died several hours later without regain
in- consciousness. Fisher was 40 years
old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
AUGUSTA YACHT CLUB
Holds Annual Meeting and Enjoys
Baked Bean Supper.

The Augusta Yacht Club held its annual
meeting Wednesday evening. the business
session of which was proceeded by
Baked Bean supper which was enjoyed by
all present. The election of officers re-
suited in the following choice:
Commodore-F. L. Hilton.
Vice commodore-E. a. Getchell.
Secretary-Wm. ii, Smith.
Treasurer-A. d. Weeks
Directors-Justin Packard. Turner jew
EFT and Joseph Hodgkins.
Measurer-Earlc Moves.
Fleet surgeon-Dr Il. III. Stubbs.
Regatta committee-Alen F.. Wood.
Chester Overlook, Ed. l.. Ripley, Elmer
r. Nelson and Joseph Hodgkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
NOT AGAINST HER.
Cookies Crime Against Miss WhaIey,
The Church and God, Wife Says.

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. Mrs. Cook.
wife Of the Rev. Jere X. Cook. who
abandoned his family and fled with a
girl to California. was asked today If
she complated making charges against
her husband.
1T is q very serious matter she
said, land 1 could hardly determine
what course to take without serious
thought and counsel with the members
of my family. 1t would seem that the
Nassau county officials should take the
initiative. My husbands crime is not
against me. 1t is against the girl.
against the church and against God.
IF District Attorney Coles wants me
to prefer charges, perhaps I shall have
to consider seriously what is best to be
DONE"
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FOUND A WAY.
To Be Clear of the Coffee Troubles.

Husband and myself both had the
coffee habit and finally his stomach
and kidneys got in such a bad condi-
ton that he was compelled to give UP
a good position that he had held for
years He was too sick to work. His
skin was yellow. and I hardly. think
there was an organ in his body that
was not affected. ..r-
Il told him felt sure his sickness
was due to coffee and after some dis
cussion' he decided to give it up.
ut was struggle. because of the
powerful habit. One day we heard
about Postum and concluded to try it
and then it was easy to leave off
coffee
His fearful headaches grew less
frequent, his complexion began to
clear, kidneys grew better until at last
he was a new man altogether, as a
result Of leaving off coffee and taking
up Postum. Then / began to drink it
too
Although I was never as bad OFF as
my husband. I was always very
nervous and never at any time very
strong, only weighing 95 lbs. before I
began to use Postum. Now I weigh
lis lbs. and can do as much work as
anyone my size think.
Many do not use Postum because
they have not taken the trouble TO
make it right. I have successfully
fooled a great many persons who have
drunk it at my table. They would
remark. You must buy. high grade
Of coffee One young man. who
clerked in a grocery store was very
enthusiastic about my coffee" When
I told him what it was, he said. why
I've sold Postum for four years but /
had no idea it was like this Think
I'll drink Postum hereafter -
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a
Reason