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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
APPEARANCE ENTERED.
Selectmen of York Will Not Be Tried
For a Week at Least.

Alfred. Me. Sept. 20.-Counsel entered
an appearance Saturday for the selectmen
of the town Of York, Harry II. Norton,
j. P. Bragdon and Henry S. II. Rragdon,
who were indicted by the grand jury of
the supreme court on the charge of OBJ
strIcting the highway in connection with
the permanent opening at the request of
the war department of the draw in the re-
Gently completed bridge across the York
river. Their trial will not take place for
week at least
Fred Thompson of Lebanon, who was
indicted for liquor nuisance, pleaded
not guilty. as did John Brisard of Salmon
Falls. N. H., to similar charge.
The jury returned verdict of not gull
ty against Charles Edwards, charged with
burglary at Kennebunk
James w. Mcdonald of Biddeford was
found guilty of stealing a horse from
Frank c. Leavitt of Sanford.
Frank Bernier and Jeffrey Chamberlain
of Sanford, charged with assault upon
Louis Seymour of Sanford, a boy OF IA.
by forcing him to drink whiskey, were
found not guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 20.-There were
frost Sunday morning in northeastern
New York and the interior of New Eng
land The temperature continues
much above the normal in the Ohio,
Mississippi and the Missouri valleys,
the Lake region and on the east slope
of the Rocky Mountains. Showers are
reported in the southeastern states,
Tennessee and Arkansas but in prac-
tically all other states fair weather
continues with the exception of the
Gulf and south Atlantic states, Tenn
essee and Arkansas, where showers
are probably Monday and Tuesday.
The weather will continue fair
throughout the country. The temper
allure will rise Monday in the middle
and north Atlantic states. On the
New England coast the winds will be
light to fresh south to southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
TAFT IN OHIO.

Cincinnati, Sept. 20.-Judge Taft
| saturday night addressed an enthusi-
| aStlc gathering of citizens of Norwood.
| o., IN the assembly room of the Sin.
| ton hotel His remarks were confined
ton. which he declared to be an Issue
to discussion of the Philippine ques-
IN the campaign because OF the posi-
| ton taken in the Democratic plat
| form
On the subject of railway franchises
III the islands which has been critically
| referred to by Mr.. Bryan recently. Mr..
| Taft said:
The greatest need in the material
development of the islands is the con-
slruction of railways. Under the or
sanlc act of 1902. Congress gave us
authority to grant railway franchises,
but try as we would we were not able
to enlist capitalists in the enterprise
except in the construction OF two small
lines, branches of the old road. In 1903
Congress passed a law enabling us to
guarantee the interest on the bonds OF
any new railway to the extent of per
cent. for so years. the amounts paid to
be second lien on the railroad pay
able after so years. BY this means we
have secured the construction of 100
miles of railroad in each of the three
islands Of Negroes. Cebu and Panay
In LuZon we secured the CONSTRUCT
ton OF 400 miles of additional railway
without any guarantee. 1t was Secur-
ed in this way: The Manila and Dag
upan road had been built under
Spanish franchise creating a partner
ship in the railroad between the gov
eminent and the company and having
among its many terms a guarantee of
a fixed income the company during the
life Of the franchise for IS years I'm
der the advice of the attorney general
"f the United States that the provisions
of the charter, and especially the guar
antee. were not binding on the United
States. the military government had
declined to pay the income demanded
ana rcpuliatcd the obligations of the
charter
This left the franchise in Il most
undetermined to condition. In subsequent
negotiations We secured a contract /
with the company to construct 400 adj
Gitional miles in Luzon under Il per-
petual franchise by bringing the old
railroad under the same franchise. All
the railroad franchises authorized by
tue present government in the Philip
pines arc perpetual. just as they are
III this country. They all contain the
Continued on Page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
By Va|enti Of How He
Killed Sheriff Hayden.
Claims He Used Ak to Prevent
Officer Using Revolver. I
After the Fight He Sent Man to
Assist Injured Officer.

Rutland, VT, Sept. 2O-Raising the
bloodstained AK with which he fatally
wounded Deputy Sheriff Frank A. Hay
den Of Ludlow last July. Antonio Val
lent, charged with numbering the Off
Ger. showed the jury in Rutland county
court Saturday afternoon low he welded
the weapon during the struggle with
HAYDEN and E. r. Thompson at Mt.
Holly.
The big italian, who had previously
passed 15-minutes recess in tears, his
nerves shaken by the ordeal of the
searching questions of the morning, kept
repeating that he did not strike Hayden
to kill him, but to prevent the officer
from using his revolver. The defence ex-
cused Vallenti in the afternoon without
a redirect examination
Vallcnti testified that after the fight
with Heyden and Thompson he sent one
Italian to assist the officer. while two
others assisted Vailenti home. He then
went to bed, his wife bandagng his leg.
Later officers brought him to the house
of correction in this city
Camille V. Poulin a reporter for a Rut-
land evening paper, testified that he went
to Mt. Holly the day of the assault and
while there asked Thompson what Hay
denis business was in the woods He
said Thompson told him that Hayden
was forecloSng a chattcl mortgage
W. d. Sargent of Ludlow testified that
he hired Nallenti last May to cut wood
on the John Bowen lot at Mt. Holly. and
that he still owes Vallenti $2S2 10. He had
or N.,nr ,ti 1xx,
Mt. Holly July Is, the day of the assault.
and settle with him, but did not so, ow-
ing to rain.
It is understood the defence will exam-
inc several other Witnesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Giant Steamer Mauritania
Battered by Waves
And Hull Smashed by Prope|-
let Which Breaks Away.
Passengers Mortified But Steamer
Reaches Port in Safety.

New York, Sept 20-FOr more than
an hour last Wednesday the great tur-
bin steamer Mauretania, with all her
cabins filled with frightened passen-
gers, rolled and pitched helplessly in
the trough of storm tossed seas in mid
ocean with waves constantly breaking
over her decks She had run into the
storm hours before, but had been kept
under Roadway until one of her pro-
peller blades flew off with crash thai
alarmed everyone on board.
So tremendous was the force of the
blow which the loosened propeller dealt
the ship that the whole middle sec
ton of the steamer seemed to rise, the
flooring buckIed until tacks from the
carpet were hurled against the ceiling
and passengers were thrown about the
cabins.
The engines were stopped at once
and the big ship. losing Roadway, be-
gan to wallow in the trough of the
seas. The intense excitement did not
subside urti the steamer started once
more on her way.
An examination disclosed that the
compartment adjoining the propeller
shafts was filled with water. 1t is be-
lieved that the detached propeller
blade stove a hole in the steamer
bottom.
The severe weather continued
throughout the voyage and Friday,
when Sandy Hook was reached, the
steamer ran into a fog bank, which
compelled her to anchor for more than
10 hours She came into the harbor
and to her dock Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
DR0UTH AND FOREST
FIRES IN new ENGLAND,
The Former Causing Widespread Anx-
iety and Loss Latter Better Under
Control, Especially in Maine.
IN HANCOCK COUNTY.

Ellsworth, Me-, Sept. 2O-Although
III" forest fires continued to burn today
with unceasing force on all Sides the
situation was much better tonight. Ry
taking advantage of the light wind
which prevailed today and concentrate
ing their forces the fire fighters were
able to hold the flames in check and
protect the buildings in threatened
districts. Tonight no buildings were
reported to be endangered
Thousands of dollars worth of valu-
able woodland are being DESTROYED
daily and it is believed that only a
steady downpour or three or four days
can completely subdue the fires
The residences of United States SEN
ator Eugene Hale and Chief Justice
l.. A. Amery were greatly endangered
Saturday by the forest fires, which
have been raging in this vicinity for
several days. Crews of men We're i'm
mediately sent t. protect the property
and after Il long and strenuous fight
they were able to report tonight that
the fire was under control
All the available men are fighting
night and day to curb the devastation
of the fires. Four and five dollars
day were being offered in this town to-
night for more men to assist the small
army of fire fighters.
The most alarming situation last
night was at Brooksville, where the
fire swept down through large tract
of heavy timber section i'm
periling the large plant of the Maine
Lake Ice Co. and many dwellings.
The fire near Niaolin, which was be-
licved to be under control Saturday,
jumped across the railroad and at
night was burning fiercely one and d
half miles from Ellsworth Falls.
At Surry tho flames were held in
check all day and it is believed that
the fire is pra ctically under control.
Continued on Page TwO)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
THE DRoUTH.

Boston, Sept. 20.-Anxiety is filling
the heart of the New England farmer,
1or drouth, which is pronounced to
be one of the severest long continued
dry periods in many years, has spread
Itself over the New England states,
causing suffering to people, cattle and
crops throughout the country districts.
1t was on Aug. rs that the last gen.
era! rainfall came to New England and
since then except for a few local rain
showers the drOuth has continued I'M
abated. In many places the wells are
running dry and a very serious state
OF affairs confronts the farmers.
Grass and vegetation has suffered
severely. Water in the lakes has been
receding at the rate of one inch a day.
Numerous forest fires have started.
and many mills have been crippled by
lack OF water supply and others have
been compelled to shut down for Il
While entirely. In many places for two
or three feet below the surface there
is not any moisture. Potatoes have
been dug earlier than is the custom
and are much smaller than in previous
years. Country water basins have run
dry, and in many cases it has been
niece SSarE TO carry water for house,
held use two miles. Cattle have been
suffering from lack of water and the
milk supply is becoming limited. There
is shortage of pasture feed, and an
absence Of green feed and fodder for
the cattle.
Except for the month of August the
rainfall has been below normal this
summer. According to the local wealth
er bureau, the rainfall was for May
3..5; June los; July 81, and August
4.35. The fall for the month of Au-
gust was somewhat above normal but
this was due to the tremendous down
pour that was experienced all over
New England, Aug. 26, when the total
fall for the day was 1871 The cor
respondents connected with the wealth.
er bureau all report serious conditions
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Frank H. Gould of New York, WHO
visited ST. John. \. B., few weeks
in his yacht Helenetta, is again there
and said Sunday that he would leave
Monday for the woods after big game.
One or two friends will accompany
him on the trip. The yacht will re-
main in the harbor awaiting his re-
turn.
Rev. B. d. Weber, for the past SIN
years pastor of the Flrst bap'is'
church of the Wollston district t9uinos ;
Sunday read his resignation to take
erect Oct. IS. in order that he may ac-
cent a call to the Baptist church at
wolfeyille. n. S. Many students Oh
Arcadia College attend the Woifeviiie
church and this pastorate offers an OPP
portunity for work among young men
which is especially attractive TO MI
Webber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
FRANK c. GOWEN.
A Weli-known Saco Man Drowned
Sunday in Saco River.

Saco, Me, Sept. 20.--Frank c. Cow
en-, aged 80 years, was drowned in the
Saco river this afternoon Gowen was
returning from a sail on the river and
while attempting to moor his boat 70
hold and plunged headlong into the
water. Benjamin Vernette, who was
standing nearby. witnessed the accident
and jumped into the river to rescue
the man. Vernette succeeded in get
ting the body of the drowning man into
shallow water. but it was too late and
efforts to revive him were fruitless.
Gowen lived at 30 Maple street and
a widow and three children survive
He was a prominent member of Co G,
National Guards, of Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Will Tuesday Open Two
Days Session in Boston,
Over 1000 Delegates From All
Over Country Expected.
Three Members Of British ParIia.
ment and Other Famous Men.

Boston. Sept. 20.--The freedom of Ire
land and The general uplifting of the
Irish race is the keynote of thought
dominating gathering OF distinguish
ed men of the Irish blood now iii this
wide to attend the annual convention
of the Irish League of America. which
Will open its regular sessions ~ Fan
Gull hall on Tuesday.
Already several preliminary gather
ings have been held and the cause OF
Ireland is beng strenuously pleaded on
every occasion. Matters Of Importance
pertaining to the league are To be dis
cussed and plans for the betterment of
Ireland will be formulated during the
sessions Of the convention.
1t is expected that over 1900 delegates
will be present. Prominent Irishmcn in
attendance will be the three members
of Parliament, w. Bourke CocKrane of
New York; William Dillon of Chicago;
Edward Dewey of ST. Louis: Mayor
Darcy Scott of Ottawa. Ont, and For
mer Mayor John Fitzpatrick of New
Orleans.
Today the delegates and ENJOYS at
tended High Mass in the morning at
the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Tomorrow will come d meeting of the
convention officers.
Tuesday morning the convention of
the league will formally open with
prayer by Right Rev. Bishop William
II. O'Connell. National President Mi
chael J. Ryan of Philadelphia will pre-
side and addresses of welcome will be
delivered by Governor Curtis Guild,
Jr, ana the mayor.
The convention will continue through
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
As Well as Republican Congress to Support Him
--'Ringing Letter to Hon. VIM. B. Mckinley.
Foraker Proves Himself Square Man.
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.

Oyster Bay Sept. 20.-President
Roosevelt, in a letter to William Il.
Mckinley, chairman of the Repubi-
can Congressional committee, made
public today, appeals to disinterested
citizens to join with the National Re
publican committee and the Congress
siOnal committee in movement 10
elect William H. Taft as President and
Republican Congress to support him.
After reviewing some of the important
legislation of the past seven years the
President declares that Mr.. Taft and
the Republican candidates for Con-
gress seek election on a platform which
specifically pledges the party to con-
tinue and develop the policies which
have been acted upon for seven years
past 1t would be folly. the President
points out, to elect Mr.. Taft and at the
same time elect Congress hostile IL
him and (Which would be certain to
thwart and battle him on every posi-
BILE occasion"
All the aid that can be given to
pepetuate the policy of the govern
ment as now carried on. the President
says should be given by every good
citizen, as it is far more than par
tiSan matter.
The letter in full follows:
Sagamorc Hill, Oyster Pay. n Y.
September >, 1903.
My Dear Sir:
I lave received '-olr letter of August
18th. | agree with ~ that you say as
tn the amount ii affirmative and con-
structivc lcC:Sla ion for the social and
economic cnetit Of our people which
has been accomplished by the Congress
during the last seven years. TIC Jaw
establishing Il national system of irri-
cation was of vital Importance, and
stands in its line as second only to the
homestead law. The Interstate COM
merce law has been amended 50 as to
make it q new law, with thrcc-foll thc
efficiency of the old law. The enact
inent of the pure food law was Of a.
most or quite equal Importance. The
creation of the Department Of Com
merce and Labor, together With the
creation of a Bureau OF Corporations
which marks the beginning of Federal
control over the hugh corpora tons CO.
ing an Interstate business, the employ
rrs' liability law, the safety appliance
law, the law limiting the working hours
Of railway employees, the meat inSpcc-
ion law, the denatured alcohol law, the
law, tn" laws increasing
The powers of the Department of Jus
Continued on Page Tenn
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AN |NcEND|ARY.
Starts Another Fire at
Portland --Loss $500.
Mrs. Harry N. Plant Of Old
Orchard Terribly Burned
Through Explosion Of a FIatiron
Heated by Denatured Alcohol.

Portland. Me, Sept. 2O.-An incen-
diary fire Saturday night badly dam
aged Cummings Brothers stable on
Dana street and the shop of the Port
land Cooperage Co, the loss being
about $500. The fire was set between
the two buildings, and when discovered
the upper part of BOTH were ablaze.
Four patrolmen, assisted by citizen:l
broke in the doors. and rescued the
horses.
Soon after the all-out was sounded
the fire broke out again, but it requil:-
Ell only a few minutes to- subdue it.
Two cans, one smelling strongly of
benzine, were found near by man
who was taken to the police station
and held for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Y. M. C. A. Gives Annual Reception to
Freshmen.

Orono. Me. Sept. 2o.-(SpeciaD.-
The annual reception given by the
Y. NJ. c. A. of the University of Maine
was held in the chapel Saturday even
ing. The object of this yearly recep-
ton is to enable the Freshmen to meet
the member of the other classes. The
speakers of the evening were F. NJ.
Harris of the international committee
and Secretary c. C. Robinson. About
500 were present including many of
the faculty and friends of the univers-
ity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The famous ruins of Tintern Abbey,
Monmouthshre, England. are being
restored as far as the four great arches
are concerned, and more excavations
are being made around it in hope of
nnding other buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Sept. 20-Forecast for
New England Fair and warmer
Monday and Tuesday; light to fresh
south and southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
j. b. FORAKER,
HON. W. II. TAFT,
Cincinnati q
Cincinnati. O.


To John Hays Hammond, president
Of the National League of Republican
Clubs, Mr. Foraker sent this letter,
which H. also mad" public: =" | hcrc-
with enclose Il sclf-eNplanatory letter
that | have Just sent to Judge Taft"
Senator Foraker said on giving out
the correspondence that his action was
entirely voluntary and that nc received
no direct communication from Judge
Taft regarding tie situation
The publicity of the letters followed
a series o! conferences held Friday and
Saturday. Senator Dick and Mr.. NoryS
were the Intermediates Friday S@na-
tor Murray CraTe of Massachusetts
reached the city Saturday ana went at
ono" to the Charles =. Taft residence
where Judge Taft remained the entire
day. After an extended conference Mr..
Crane returned to the Sinton hotel
where he was met by Senators Foraker
and Dick. The three lunched together
III the hotel and then repaired to Scna-
tor Forallcr5 office in the Traction
building, where the conference was pro-
tractcd until late in the afternoon af-
ter which Senators Crane and Dick
again saw Judge Taft.
Neither Judge Taft, Senator Foraker.
Senator Crane. Senator Dick FOR Nj.
Nlrys would add anything to the in
CONTINUED on Page Toni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Sept 2O.-Monday and Tues
day fair with rising temperature.
Light south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Despite lower tolls. the receipts of
the Sucz canal We're greater last year
than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
BASE BALL..
Other Games Sunday.

At Columbus. Ohio-9oston (Amn.) 8,
Columbus (Amn. ASSN 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
FORAKER WlTHDRAWS.

Cincinnati. c., Sept. Ex-senator J
b. Foraker Saturday night eliminated
himself from participation with Judg,
Talt in the political rally of the Nation
a! League Of Republican Clubs to b'
held here next Tuesday. His action wa:
made known t. Judge Taft in th'
following letter addressed Ia the julg'
and made public by the se,:a
tor Saturday night:
Cincinnati, o., Sept. -. 1905
My Dear Judgc-Having read in
the newspapers that some Of your
friends and possibly You are in
doubt rs to the propriety of my
speaking With You at Music hail
next Tuesday night, l have con
cluded not to attend the meeting.
] take this action not because !
deem the answers | have made to
MIR. Hcarst', charges insufficient
nor because of any. lack of 10y
atty to your cause, but only be
cause | do not wish to do anything
that might ilijilre the cause or
cmbarraSs you personally.
Very truly YOURS,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-01
CANADA's NEW MILITARY TRAIL
Mineral Wealth Of Northwest Rivals
The KIOnailxe i'm Richness.

Mineral Wealth of Northwest Rivals
The KIOnailxe in Richness.
Inspector A. e. G.. Mcdonnell Of the
Royal Northwest mounted police has
returned after experimenting the cut
ting of the military trail for the do
minion government from this city TO
Dawson City. says the Edmonton cor
respondent of the ST. Paul Dispatch.
This military highway will soon become
big factor in the opening up OF an
immensely wealthy region which was
hitherto unexplored. 1t starts at this
city and from this point a first-class
wagon road extends to Fort John, on
the Peace River, a distance Of 800
miles. The first part of the road was
embarrassing, but as soon as the party
reached the Rocky mountains the dis
covery of mineral deposits commenced.
Gold, iron ore, copper, oil, coal, as
phaltum, molybdenum, silver and many
other minerals were discovered in pay
ing quantities, but were valueless ow-
ing to the great distance from civiliza-
ton.
The most valuable deposit discovered
was gold on one of the northern
streams and Inspector Mcdonnell is of
the opinion the discovery will surpass
the Klondike for richness. Free gold
was washed out by several Of the party
which went over 500 to the pan and,
In addition, several exceptionally rich
reefs Of gold-bearing quartz were dis
covered. This important roadway is
only eight feet wide, but 1870 miles
long, and will prove Of inestimable
value to prOspectOrs and police who
have occasion to travel the unexplored
wilds of northern Canada. 1t makes
an All-Canadian route to the Yukon
and will be used for bringing down
prisoners who would otherwise take
advantage Of crossing American soil.
Accompanying Inspector Mcdonnell
were sixteen members of the Royal
Northwest mounted police, who finished
upo the remaining $50 miles Of the trail
left uncompleted last winter when the
weather became too severe. Next sum-
mer it is the intention of the police to
extend this road to Atlin and eventu-
ally farther north opening up a coun-
try which, at present, is practically un-
known.