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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
THE CHURCH AND STATE.
Cardinal Gibbons Says Catholics Have
no Wish for Closer Union.

baltimore, Feb 26.-An article will
appear in the March issue OF the North
American Review from Cardinal Glib
bonS, in which the cardinal refers cat
cgorcaily to the charges made by min
listers of certain other denominations
affecting the loyalty of members of the
Catholic communion. Cardinal Glib
hons begins by saying:
Fifteen millions of Catholics live
their lives in our land With undisturD-
cd belief in the perfect harmony cx-
listing between their religion and thei1
duties as American citizens Love 4
religion and love Of country burn to-
Sethcr in their heart. They love then
country with the spontaneous and ar
dent love Of all patriots, because it i:
their country and the source to then
Of untold blessings They prefer its
form of government before any other
They admire its institutions and tnt
spirit of its laws. They accept tht
Constitution without reserve. with NJ
desire. as Catholics. to see it change;
in any feature. They can. with a clea1
conscience. swear to uphold it
Tho cardinal ends the article by say
ing that:
american Catholics rejoice in our
separation of church and state. and
[ can conceive no combination Of cir
cuinstances likely to arise which would
make union desirable either to
church or state. We know the blessings
OF our present arrangement: it gives
us liberty and binds together priest.
ard people in a union better than that
of church and state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Will Keep Hundreds Of
Folks From Getting WE'LL
End All Stomach Misery and
Indigestion Now
1t is Merely a Matter Of Taking a
Little Diapepsin.

Every family here ought to keep
some Diapepsin in the hruss. IS any
one of you may have AN attack OF In
digestion or Stomach trouble at any
time, day or night.
This harmless preparation will di-
geSt anything YOU eat ana overcome q
Sour stomach five minutes aftcrw ards.
If your meals don't tempt you, ~
what little you do cat seems to fill You
on lays like Il lump of lead in youf
stomach, or if you have heartburn,
that is a sign Of Indigestion.
Ask your Pharmacist for 5O-crnt
case of PapC'S DiapGpsin and take oD,'
tIianguie after supper tonight. There
will be no sour risipgs no bclciling o..
unGi Scstod food mixed with acid, no
stomach gas or heartburn, fullness or
heavy feeling in the stomach, Nausea,
Debilitatins Headaches. Dizziness OF
Intestinal gripping. This Will all go
and, besides. there will be no sour
food left over in the stomach to poiso:,
your breath with nauseous doors.
Pape' DiapcDsin is certain cure
for all stomach misery, because it will
take hold of your food and digest it
Just the same as if your stomach
wasn't there.
Actual, prompt relief for all your
stomach misery is at your Pharma-
cist's. waiting for you.
These large 50-cent cases contain
more than sufficient to cure Il case Of
Dyspepsia or Indigestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

by President Roosevelt to Congress to-
day.
In his letter of tranSmital the Presi-
dent declares that the conference will
unquestiOnably. as the declaration re-
cites. result in benefits ana tend to
draw still closer the bonds of existing
good will, confidence and respect"
The President then refers to the suS-
gestion made by the conference as to an
international conference on conservat' on,
and says that, acting upon this sugges-
ton. he has addressed such an invitation
to the nations of the world lin the conf
dent belief that such Il meeting will foS-
ter the interests of every nation. will in
jure those of none and will contirm-and
strengthen in us all the belief that the
good of each is likewise the common good
of all"
The establishment of q permanent con-
servation commission in each of the three
countries perhaps is one of the most I'M
portant recommendations of the confer
encc.
The report deals with every phase of
conservation and makes recommendations
concerning the public health, forests. wa
tiers. lands and minerals and for the pro-
lection of game under regulation, the
creation of extensive game preserves and
special protection of such birds as are
useful to agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
INTER- BROTHERHOOD
Conference Organized by Officials OF
Protestant laity Bodies.

Pitts5urg, Fen. 26.-Thirty officials ri
1G national Protestant Laity organiza-
tons, representing membership OF
more than LOCO 900 met here today anc,
organized the Inter Brotherhood Con
ference. 1t was decided to cooperate
with the laymen's missionary move
ment and the Young Mems Christian
Association in the elimination of a
national series of meetings to be held
by the laymen's missionary move
fnent. The first of this series is to be
addressed by President Taft next
month and the last is to be at st.
Louis in March of next year The Ma
'tbnal Congress of Men to be held at
that time and place is expected to be
the largest Christian meeting ever
held in America.
Robert Fl. Gardiner of Boston uar
Made chairman of today's conference
and the national organizations repre-
scented were:
st. Andrews Brotherhood EpisCo-
paD: American Institute of Social
Science: Laymen's Evangtlistic Con
ference; Laymen's Missionary Move
ment; Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation; International Young Mems
Christian Association Federal Coun-
eli Churches of Christ of America
presbyterian Brotherhood Of America A.
Interdenominational brotherhood o.
Andrew and Philip; Presbyterian,
Brotht rhood in the Southern Church;
brotherhood of Disciples in Christ
Congregational Brotherhood: Baptist
Methodist Episcopal Brotherhood
United Presbyterian Mems Movement.
and National League of Universalist
I.aymen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
IN THE SENATE.
Agricultural Bill Passed--River and
Harbor Bill for Today.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The passage
of the agricultural appropriation bill
in the Senate tonight followed an ex-
tended debate on the forestry service,
which occupied the entire session. As
passed the measure appropriates s13,-
075,716, which is an increase OF $191..
500 over the bill as passed by the
House.
Senator Frye gave notice that he
would call up the river and ,harbor
appropriation bill tomorrow morning
Senator Tillman today introduced a
resolution instructing the Senate COM
mittee on postoffices to inquire and
report whether the recent message Of
the President forwarding to Congress
the report of the home commission
should not be excluded from the mails
as matter improper for transmission
Senator Tillman's resolution aston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Pres. Elect Taft Annoyed
By New York Papers
Which Deliberately Misquote
His Utterances About Tariff.
Favors Tariff Revision and Extra
Session Will Attss.::a! 20 II.

New York, Feb. 26.-PreslG elect
Taft vigorously protested tonight
III against what lie said was an absolut"
'-~ misrepresentation in certain New YORK
afternoon newspapers of what he sail
during the day in answering questions
regarding tariff revision.
He really stated, he said, that the
present business depression was un-
'doubtediy due in large measure -
the fact that the tariff is to he revised
at an extra session of Congress to meet
March u and that it was of the high
est importance that this work of re-
vision should not be delayed. but ex-
ecutcd with all possible diligence.
Mr.. Taft also said he favored tn.
iJea of permanent tariff comlai5-
sion. the plan for which should be
worked out with deliberation. The
duty Of such a commission, he further
said, should be a careful study Of the
operation of the proposed new tariff
law, to the end that suggestions might
be made in the future which woul /
tend to place the whole question Of the
tariff on a more certain and scientific
basis.
In this statement, Mr.. Tart was made
~ roy tItdt tiic pItotIil lhl Ill StllttuiCS
We're responsible for the present bust
ness depression and that when they
were revised their own parents would
not know them, all of which was am
pl!fed at length and made positive by
appearing to be an emphatic and en-
tausiastic statement.
Mr.. Taft was particularly pCrturhe;i
over what he called a misrepre scnta:
ton, particularly in view of the
weight which is now placed on hi.
words, because of his official position
He declared he had changed his posi-
ton in no way, and held the SAM
views he publicly announced Gurinl
-and since the campaign
The subject of the tariff came up to
day because of call on Mr Taft b
81 W. Van Cleave, president of the Ma
tional Manufacturers Association, dur
Ing which the subject OF tariff com
mission was mentioned.
=. Mr.. Taft spent the day at f. w
sIa.ts residence, where he received 2
number OF callers. Their visits, he
sad, I"ouuccd no dc velNpmentS of an
character.
The fresdcnt-elect dined his three
BROTHERS, Charles p, Henry w and
Horace ID. at luncheon at the Holland
House today. The arrival from Wa
tertown. CT, of Horace Taft made the
family group complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
"BlLL SYKES" CAUGHT.
Youne Englisfmsn Confesses IS Breaks
in Portland.

Portland, Me. Feb. 26.-While at
tempting to pawn some clothing this
evening q thief, who, because of nu-
merous breaks made in this city dur
ing the past two months, has been call
cd Bill Sykes" was arrested by Off
Ger William White, VINO saw him
paWning the goods;
Frederick Charles Benjamin, 90 years
of age. who lives in Ipswich, Eng, is
the right name of the young man, and
he admitted to the police that he had
made Is breaks. At none of them did
nc take more than bits of clothing and
money enough to buy him food from
time to time, although at most of the
places he stole food.
Benjamin also admits having served
three Jail sentences in England. He
wi / be arraigned tomorrow on a charge
Of breaking, entering and larceny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
PECULIAR WILL,
Mrs. Vannie Allen Cuts
Off All Her Relatives.
Says Estate Originally Be-
Ionged to Her Husband.
Leaves Out Some Of His Folks, Too
"A Contest Is Likely.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 26-An eX-
t'1ordinary VIII in many respects, that
of Mrs. Vannic F. Allen of Maiden, dis
posing of property valued at $1,000,
was filed il the MiddleseX probate
curt here today. cutting off all Of her
,Wn blood relatives entirely with the
Explanation that the estate originally
belonged To her husband and discrim-
mating between her husbands rcl1-
.1vcs by leaving nothing to those whom
she ''believcd to be> endowed with
pi, nty OF this worlds goods" Mrs
Allen qualified her requests still fur
Their by ordering that the lcgateeS
shall each make out ana sign an aft
davIt under oath that they will devote
no part of their legacy for church or
religious purposes. 1t is believed that
the VIII will result in an extended con-
test in the courts on the part Of those
persons cut off by Mrs. Allen
Among these are Lillian Nordica, the
noted singer of New York ImuGcn
A. Cost' llo. of Los Angeles, Ionc \.
Walker Of New York and Anna NJ
BaldWin of Boston. Miss Nordca is a
niece OF Mrs Allen.
The will will come UP in the pro-
bate court on March II and it is OK
pected that this will make the opening
of al interesting effort to break the
will. The only public bcquest made by
Mrs. Allen was one of 20 acres of land
to The Maiden hospital to be used in
defra ling tho expenses Of construct
ing a maternity ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
eowpoIN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Will Open Sept. IS at Brunswick ans
Close Nov. 20 at Portland.

Brunswick Me, Feb. .6.-'rhc BoW-
doin football schedule for next fan
announced tonight, includes nine games
The new features are the arrangement
of a game with Dartmouth and the
placing of the Tufts game at the END
of the season. The schedule follows:
Sept. %. Fort Mckinney at Bruins
wick; Oct. >, Harvard at Cambridge;
oct 8. Dartmouth at Hanover. OCT.
16. Exeter at Brunswick: oct. %. Holy
Cross at Worcester: oct. 80. Colby q;
Watcrville: Nov. 6, Bates at Lewis
ton; Nov Is, University of Maine at
Brunswick; Nov. 20. Tufts at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh be.ng q
constitutional disease. REQUIRES a con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
iitson the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving YIN the
Stftntion and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have SO much
faith in its curative powers that they
ofYer One Hundred Dollars fof any .t case Sc
that It falls 70 cure oe"o io' ''' -
t Iddress +. !. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Q.
Sold by Druggists. 15c;, ...
Take Halls Family Ptlls TOT consups'
ton. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
THE MOHAWK ASHORE.
Revenue Gutter on Rocks in He'll Gate
POSSIBLY Badly Damaged.

New York. Feb. 26.-The United States
revenue cutter Mohawk. bound from New
London for Tompkilfsvile. ran on the
rocks in Hell Gate, off Wards island.
known as Little Hog Back, late today,
and at a late hour tonight was still bard
aground. despite the efforts of several
tugs to move her The cutters bow is
resting on two sharp rocks ana IL IS
feared they will tear hole IN the snip :
bottom.
Wireless telegraph brought the lows
that the Mohawk is leaking badly and
that there is some water in the fire TO 'n:.
but that the pumps are keeping ahead
of the flow. Several plates in the cut
teEs bow are broken and others are bent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Mrs. Minnie Beekman, wife of the late
William NJ. Beekman, who was a promi-
nent resident of~Kern county, and her
four children were burned to death in
their home near Bakersfield. Cal. Friday
The police say they were murdered and
that the house was fired. The children
We're from six to IA years old. The
charred bodies were found in bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

their combined Investigations Allen
was arrested by United States Marshal
Mute later in the day and taken 20
Littleton. where he was given a priv
ate hearing before the United States:
commissioner and held in $4,000 bad.
1t was explained today that the reason
the shortage was not discovered on
previous examinations Was because
Allen had been able to cover it in Il
unique manner.
Although there are no safety deposit
vaults in connection with the bank.
nevertheless some of the depOHitorS
were allowed to use the DO%"S in The
lbank vaults in which to keep their
personal securities ana other valuab bic
papers. 1t is alleged that Thcn pre-
vious examinations have been held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The Merry Geisha Girls at the
Coliseum tonight is Il show worth the
patronage of the music loving people
and is sprinkled with comedy in &C.
fined manner. 1t is a show that went
the summer parks last season but is
playing the cities with a large local
cast. Three professional people are in
the cast which tends to make it rapid
show. sDon't miss this production as
it is one of merit and the comedy
bright and clever in lines and action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Allen had taken the personal securities
from the private boxes. representing
to the examiner that they were the
property of the bank, and after the eX-
animation was concluded had returned
tleSe securities to the boxes of the
Iightful owners.
1t is understood that the officials of the
Noodsville Guaranty Savings Bank,
V hich Was located in the same quarters
a.; the National Bank were partially re-
sponsible for the latest investigation OF
the ma tional banks books Allen was o
trustee of the savings bank, although not
| active in its management. and was elecr
el to office on borrowed stock in order
that he might serve in an advisory capac
itT. Some months ago it was suggested
~ certain other trustees of the savings
lank that a close watch ought to b
kept on the funds of that institution in
order that the assets of the savings in
stitution should not become involved with
TIE funds of the national bank. Durir..
the investigation this week the books OF
the savings bank We're subjected to tho
most rigid and searching inspection, but
no irregularities could be found and th,,
examiners stated that the savings banl
was in splendid condition and quite unac-
fccted by the shortage in the funds OF
the national bank
Allen is also the treasurer of the tow
of Haverhil of which Woodsvlle is d
OF the Woodsvile precinct. His town
counts for the year 1908 were returned
few days ago and are said to be correct
right and there is no probability that the,
will be invest gated further
Henry w. Reyes, the president of tn
bank is also chairman of the selectme:
of Haverhil. He refused to discuss the
case at any length today, either in rela-
ton to Aliens connection wit the bank
or with the town treasurership. He sale
that Aliens accounts as town treasurer
had been approved by the auditor, but he
refused to talk about the bank trouble OF
the charge preferred against Allen. saying
that the bank had not preferred an!
charges against the cashier and that hr
had had no personal knowledge of what
took place at Littletcn.
The Woodsville National Bank was or
ganized T. years ago by Allen, who came
here from ST. Johnsbury. VT. Previous
to Aliens advent the bank was a small!
trust company. Allen was elected cashier
of tho rcoGganizcd institution and hel(
the position up t" yesterday, when Jerry
Abbott was elected as his successor.
Henry w. Reyes is president of the bank
and H. W. Gilchrist is vice president. The
institution is capitalized for Sa0,WW and,
accol ding to the latest statement, issued
Sept. 30. 1908, had Il surplus of $3,o0o and
deposits Of $4,000. The Fourth National
Bank of Boston is its correspondent in
that city and its New York correspon-
dent is the Hanover National Bank.
Allen is about 40 years old and is vel
known here. He is married and has two
children. While an attendant at the Con
gregational church and member of botn
the Masons and odd Fellows, he has
never been active in either church or fra
teinal circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

ished the Senate. The resolution was,
on motion Of Mr.. Tillman, referred to
the committee on postoffices and post
roads. it's reading in the Senate and
reference causing no discussion.
The resolution includes not only the
Presidents message but the report of
the commission and the committee on
postofficcS is directed to consider
whether the use of the mails should
not be prohibited to the entire matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
DECLARATION or PRINCIPLES
Adopted by Conservation Conference
Transmitted to Congress.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The ''Declara-
ton of Principles" adopted by the
North American Conservation Confer
ence. which has just closed its work
here, in which certain recommended
tions are made for conservation of the
natural resources of the United States,
Canada and Mexico, was transmitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Lenten Calendar at Christ Church.

At the Sunday morning services in
Lent the rector will preach on the pos
tive marks OF charity as given by st.
Paul in Corinthians Xiii; at the even
ing services addresses will be made on
Gods Heroes" on Wednesdays AT
430. talks Oh "Our Mission Work in
Chira;" at 80. THE Social Teachings
of Jesus" on Thursday at 40 talk on
Book of Common Prayer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
The Penobscot Ice Harvest,

Bangor, Me, Feb. 26.-The American Ice
Co. completed housing $4,000 tons in the
American ice house Thursday, and in u
few days will put 1900 tons in the Or
rington house. which already has 12.Oo0
tons of old ice.
AS far as known here. the $4,000 tons
will be the entire cut of the American
Co. on the Penobscot this year. The ice
is of fine quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
That Group Cough at Night.

must have an immediate and sure
remedy. The prompt administration OF
Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam will
relieve and cure by expelling the mucus
from the throat and producing sound
and natural sleep. Adamson's Botanic
Cough Basam contains no injurious
drugs; it is positively guaranteed to re-
lieve all throat and lung troubles if taken
in time. Refuse all substitutes and insist
on getting the only genuine with the
makers name blown in the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Bangor Democrats Name c. r. Duntor

Bangor. Me, Feb. 26.-In the Demo-
cratic caucus tonight Charles r. Dunton
was nominated without opposition for
mayor. Mr. Dunton has not yet accepted
the nomination, but his decision is ex-
pected on Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Z is said that good is perfection.
!i"w about those high grade chocolates
which (. II Rcane sells you today for
only - cts. IL. Is there any one who
Questions their quality after trying
them II there al" any. let them try
the apollo. Ice cream and soda have
their customers ut this counter, let the
weather be what it will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

"Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me a long time. The
cure was permanent. Hon. s. w. Mat
theWs. Commissioner Labor Statistics.
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Yale 25: Harvard q.

New Haven. Conn, Feb. 26.-Tha
Yale basketball team brought it's sea-
son to a close tonight by defeating the
Harvard five 25 to 4 in the college
gymnasium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

II. p. Ferry of New York City was
III the city Friday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Impure blood runs you doWn-makcs
you an easy victim for organic diseases
Burdock Blood Bitters purfies the blood
cures the cause-builds you up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 26.-With the return
of calm weather the coaling of the war
ships proceeded today without difficulty.
The first of the vessels of the battle
fleet to depart from Hampton Roads
were the Minnesota and Virginia, which
lifted the anchors today and sailed for
Norfolk. The Panther is expected to pro-
coed for Philadelphia tomorrow. The
Kearsarge Kentucky, Wisconsin and Hi
nois, comprising the fourth DIVISION prob
ably will be the next vessels to leave.
They go to Philadelphia.
Many transfers of officers from one ship
to another took place today Some of the
officers who went all the way around the
world with the fleet were transferred
without leave to the ships of the third
squadron which are due to sail soon FOR
the drill grounds of Guantanamo bay. =
The customs officers continued their
work today Luncheon parties postponed
during the past three days of storm We're
held on all the ships that were not coal
ing TODAY The weather was beautiful
and the waters of the roadstead, which
made boating hazardous yesterday, We're
calm today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

+. =. Smith. who arrived home from
New York i'll with the grip, was re-
ported better Friday