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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
A TERRIFIC STORM
Play;nq Havoc With Wires and Traffic
in the Middle Wes,.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE wind. snow
and slcct storm which during the last
IS hours has played havoc with tele-
graph Wires and traffic in the Middle
West viii continue until tomorrow
night. according to the weather fore
caster.
Tonight the storm. slowly moving
northeast. was centcred over Tennes-
see with fan of rain and sleet there,
The Mississippi and the Ohio valleys
were storm swept. In Kansas, Ne
braska. iowa. Missouri. oklahoma. In
diana and Ohio. the precipitation was
heavy. All over Illinois snow was ST..
inches deep and still falling. The
region between Memphis and Buffalo
was almost entirely covered with sleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Maine LEGISLATURE.
SEVENTY.FOURTH SESSION.
SENAT e.
Monday, Febru

Monday, February Il, 1909.
Senate called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Gibson of Al
gusta
journal Of the previous session read
and approved.
Papers from the House disposed. Of
in concurrence
Bill, AN Act to amend the charter
of the city of Westbrook," came from
the House, By that branch referred to
the committee on judiciary. On mo
tion by Mr.. Wheeler of Cumberland
this bill was tabled for printing, pend
inS reference.
Bill, AN Act to provide for pay
ment of expenses of county commits
sioners while attending their annual
conventions" came from the House. by
that branch referred to the committee
on appropriations and financial at
fairs On motion by Mr.. Miliken Of
Aroostooll the Senate voted to non
concur in such reference; and on
further motion by the same senator
the same was referred to the commit
tee % salaries and fees.
Bill An Act to prevent judges and
other officers from holding other Of
fees came from the House by that
branch referred to the committee on
judiciary On motion by Mr.. oSgood
of Androsc"ggin this bill was tabled
for printing, pending reference.
Bill. AN Act to amend Specification
10 OF So elton. 6 of Chapter of the Re
vised Statutes. relating to the eX-
emption from taxation Of lands set
apart for the production Of forest
trees. as amended by Chapter 1853 of
the Public Laws of 1897, cane from
,he House by that branch referred 70
The committee on forest prcse rvation
and v alter supply. ON motion by MI
Wheeler of Cumberland this bill was
tabled for printing, pending reference,
The report Of the committee on IN
terror waters on Bill, IAN Act to eN-
tend the rights, powers and privileges
of the Milo Water Co.. that the sam"
DC referred to the committee on lu-
Giciary. came from the House by that
branch accepted. ON motion of Nj.
knoMlton OF PiSCataQuiS the same was
tabled
House Bills Read and Assigned.
Resolve. To amend Chapter % of the
Re solves OF ioDp, relating 10 ttiiEl us
interests of the state oi Maine.
Resolve. in favor of ..1rs. Rebecca
w. carroll. widow formerly widow o!
Enoth I4urvey, Jr late First Sergeant.
80. H. Fourth Regiment OF Infantry,
Mailr Volunteers. with subsequent
service in tho United States navy. who
was lost ut sea December "A, 1861,
\ communication was received from
the secretary. Of State transmitting
tie report Of The State superintendent
Of public schools Of the state of Maine.
for tie school year 1913, on motion
by Mr.. i[noW,tCn of PiScataquiS the
same was referred to the COMMITTEES
on education.
A communication was received from
the secretary of State, in accordance
with the requirements OF Section 4,
Chapter / of the Revised Statutes, no
tifying the two branches that the ac
companying list of titles of public acts
thereto appended have been approved
by the Governor, viz:
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16

The work Of Rev. DR.. Wilbur Chap
mans religious revival at Boston Will
De extended on Thursday to the unem-
ployed fer whose benefit a meeting
win be held in fremont Temple. On
the following day DR.. Chapman, Mr..
Alexander the chorister and Mr..
Naftzger, a soloist, will conduct a
meeting for Harvard students in San
ders theater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
THE WEATHER
SNOW.

Washington. Feb. 15-Forecast for
New England: Snow Tuesday and
probably Wednesday, no decided change
in temperature; moderate to brisk
northeast to north winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb 15.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity; Tuesday cloudy with
occasional light rain or snow; light
northerly winds; "Wednesday clearing
and generally fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
Mrs. Frohman Doesn'tCar
For Ways Of Stage
But Wants to Settle Down and
Enjoy Normal Existence.
Seeks Divorce from Theatrical Man.
ager...ReIatives Surprised.

san Francisco, Feb. 15.--Because she
craved home life with the children
and even the darnng Of socks that 81
with it, is the chief reason why
Margaret Ellington is seeking Il legal
separation from her husband, Daniel
Frohman, according to an interview
which she gave out at the Clarabon
hospital in this city. where she is TAX
ing the rest cure. the actress does
not deny that She will marry Edward
j. Doves when she has secured dl-
vorce from Frohman.
Miss Ellington made the following
statement of her reasons for seeking Il
separation from her husband:
II am to get a divorce from MI.
Frohman and would love to tcil you
l am free, but I can't say that now,
you know. But | did not leave Mi
Frohman to marry Mr.. Bowes or any
one--I left him because l could not br
happy on the stage The lie of an
actress is abnormal; ] crave domestic
ity. home life, children. | want 10
darn seeks. From the first | told MI
Frohman that | wanted home do
nestle life. He wanted to make a
great star out of me. | wanted t.
stay at home ana darn his socks. Mi.
l'rohman is 81 years older than I am.
| lived in New York with his three
sisters, who are maiden ladies from
Is TO 81 years older than | am. How
| used to envy them as | would go t"
the theatre every night and leave them
to do houscwork and darn socks. Al
ways ! wanted domestic life and chill
dren / wanted to lead the life Of Il
| normal woman The stage might be
| well for the woman born to it, but
| YOU know it is abnormal. Think OF
| it, I played THE Thief for IA months.
| NV !iec was on railroads, on trunks.
cabs and hotels. When 1 found thai
Mr.. FREEMAN intended to have me. Ola
| the stage always, my love died. !
saw then no chance Of the domestic
| life | craved. So we parted.
yes. Mr. Frohman knows Mr.
| Rowes and admires him highly said
Miss Ellington, concluding the Inter
view.
| Bloomington Ills, Feb. 15.-Thc
parents Of Margaret Ellington ex-
pressed surprise over the report cf
her proposed separation from her hus-
band, Daniel Frohman. the theatrca
manager They say they have no in
| formation concerning it,
| CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
1904
10c. Cigar


Sales for mast year 144l135O. Outselling
all other brands in New England rae.
tory. Manchester. N. II. 93dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-16
DISTRESS AFTER EATING

Prevented by small doses of Sanford S
Ginger after meals. Nothing better.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
THE zoo CATERER.
Special Knowledge Required TO Kun j
Wild Animals Hotel.

Special knowledge Required TO Kun j
Wild Animals Hotel.
ITO run Wild animals hoteI-for
what IS a zoo but that:-reqUires lot
OF special knowledge" said an animal
keeper. How would you, for in
stance. know how to provide for q
rhinoceros or n tapir? If you don't
cater right for your animal guests, il
you dent give them what they want
they pack up and quit the hotel, you
knew-shat Is TO say. they die. Il
amounts to the same thing.
Yes, It takes special knowledge TO
feed a zoo You wouldn't knew. wOuE
you, that an elephant requires $50
pounds daily no mere, no less - q
rice, hay, straw, roets, bread and bis
cuff?
- hippo wants more. Give him
roots, hay and grass. goo pounds Of
them, and he won't register 2 siBg.e
kick
a giraffe with is dainty appetite.
asks esIy for hfty pounds 6 day O.
chaR. =aIad. grain and clover
Bat don't oEe- vegeta bles to lions
ana tigers. Eight pounds apiece Of raw
horss6esh. VITA pleRty Of bone ana
gristle. Is their ration, year N and
year out
We have OR farms. too. TO supply
orr tat4e. iuSt as lots Of other hotels
de ORIy our farms are queer enes,
One is = mouse farm. In il with the
help Of tTaRs. Ee raise q tremendous
annual crop. Another Is a weER farm.
where We RrOSuRe yellow mesl worms
by the thousand for our birds. tx
change.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

Mobile. Feb. -.
Last night we were. with other
guests, lowering around a red hot
stove in Gufport. Tonight, with
many others, We are seated in beauti-
full BionvilIe park watching the busy
thTonG that crowds both sides of DaU-
phIn street and admiTiuE the en-
chanting scene Of Mobiles splendid
electrical displays.
The stranger in this city might he
al loss to locate some of her hand
some buildings during the day. but
not 50 at night. for electric signs of
dazzling spIendOT adoTn and Uumis-
ta6abIy indicate each and every one
al night.
This quaint old city has grown to
be so pretty and prim that We really
regard it as one If the most IOvabIe
old maids We have ever known.
New L. & N, Depot.
Less than year ago where the L.
* y maintained an UnsiShtIy and UH-
sanitary rat asylum. we find today
nearing completion modern passen-
ger station. built of pressed brick,
equipped with sheds that viii accom-
mOdatC at once, three trains, two
consisting each OF ten coaches and
engine and the other train of nine
coaches and engine These TWO
sheds have an aggregate length of
fifteen hundred and fifty feet and are
lighted at intervals of fifteen feet
with electric lights that number in all
one hundred and three, exclusive of
those in the station building.
Less than year ago where the
corner at Royal and st. Francis
streets was an unsightly mass Of
building material through which
tUre with shape that only an archi-
ishCd product of architectural genius
that eXCite5 the wonder and admiTa-
ton Of all who see It.
Tho Battle House.
No one with appreciation for great
and consUmmate skill III
accomplishing them, can visit the
Battle House and not pay mental
homage to the genius of its creator
and the matChIess conception Of its
peerless manager
Since PensaeoiianS are interested in
the manager of this magnificent hos
telTy, we will attempt a description
of il. or so much of it as We were
enabled TO see from stroll through
its corridors and court on the ground
floor, as guests were assem- bling for
the evening meal
Entering at the Royal street en-
trance and passing along the main
corridor over marble floors, we en-
tered the court from the west side
At intervals along the main corridor
and in the court the visitor passes /
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
State Tears Defense
Testimony to Pieces

CContInues From First Psse)
November 9 was one of the cloudiest
DAYS in the history of Nashville, and
That a pail Of smoke from forest fires
Was hanging over the city. The court
sustained the defense, and the witness
WdS excused
A NEW WITNESS.
Call Miss Ella Lamb.
The witness, q trinity sOwned. self
possessed young woman. at first iden-
tilted the different building on the
map Of ne scene of the tragedy.
She lived on Seventh avenue and at
the time Of the tragedy, near where
it happened
DO you remember the day Senator
Carmack was killed. asked General
Garner
i do. I was at home i'm the base
EIcut near the south window, sewing
and facing the window
Did YOU see Senator Carmack the
afternoon before the killing
4 did. He passed. I knew him
by sight. He passed often"
How often2"
The defense objected and WAS sus-
tened
Were YOU near enough n that gate
HHaT YOUR window TO hear match
strikc?'
Il think So" tWi'ncSs BenninE
sWorC he STRUCK d match on thar gate
Just as Carmack passed 10 MS deathl
Did Won see anyone pass except
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

on the pavement or on the lot at that
moment"
i did not" (This was another
fat contradiction OF Benning, who
sWOre he was therc.J
On cross examination, Allen sale
the. shots frightened his horse ana
h. devoted much OF hts attention
thereafter to quoting the animal.
Weather Observer John 5. Stuart
was next called to testify as to the
rainfall the night before the tragedy.
The defense again objected, and the
state through General Garner said:
"BenninE swOTc he tried 10 scratch
d match on two telephone posts and'
could not do it because they were
damp and had to scratch it. on the
hinge of the gate. We want 10 show
that there was no rain the night be-
fore.
The court sustained the defense S
objection and there was some laugh
ter as General McCarn said:
Stand aside. Mr.. Stuart"
WheT the laughter ceased General
Mccain exclaimed
i object to demonstrations by the
ToL1eTs who surround the defense s
sid of the room and ask that they be
suppressed
4 think your remarks are proper
and ! intend 10 sec that the rules Of
order are enforced
\ lot of bTiefiess lawyers who gath
g. in one corner of the room. discuss
tie case aUdibly and give manifesto
lions of satisfaction, were responsible
To- the outbreak.
The state called several more wit
HCsacs who failed TO answer and Cen
CTdi Garner asked an adjournment,
Inch was granted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
c. u. PORTER TELLS. OF
CHANGES IN MOBILE
BY c. u. Porter

/ between immense bronze pots OF
/ palms and ferns which lend 10 the
! scenes an enchanting beauty, height
! enCd by the pTOfusIOn OF tropical
| foliage that SOfUeIS the briIIlance OF
| light with which they are flooded by
! countless clusters Of electric bulbs
! The court is elegantly furnished
| with chairs and settees, all of which
/ are STpeTbly cushioned ana leather
! covered in the most luxurious style.
| making a scene of ease and elegance
| that is unsurpassed.
| On the east side of the court by a
! flight OF marble Steps one reaches
/ the threshold of the banquet hall The
| color scheme here is ivory and sold.
| with rich trimmings that blend in OK
quisitc harmony.
On the south side of the court is
| the dining hall, Oh 4 level with the
court floor. The color scheme here is
blue with trimmings Of deeper hue
that mellow the glare OF the electric
liSht'.
The profusIUn Of plate and glass
with which both halls are provided
gives to Cach a 9uiuCCIy appearance
that appeals TO the ardent admiration
of the observer.
The gorgeous dome. with rs artistic
finish. under which the court is stu
aJCd. was to US the object OF greatest
interest Il IS supported by massive
columns Of POLISHED marble that rest
upon the court floor and extend up
ward to the four balconies that over
look the court. In he southwest sec
ton of the dome Is a SCuIptITed bust
of George Washington with the
American COIOTS Just below. In the
northwest section is the bust or
Louis XIV with his court of arms just
below; in the northeast section is the
bust and COIOTs of George III and in
the southwest section that of FeTdi-
nard Y.
Alternating between these are the
Confederate and Union COlOTS, which
suggest = hotel conducted upon Amer
lean and European plans where those
VINO followed the celOTs of the victor
or vanquished may gather and sec
their colors blended. in token Of their
strife being ended.
To further carry out this beautiful
symbol the uniforms Of the Battle
gray trousers, Significantly uniting the
blue and gray
Perhaps the most catchy feature of /
the Battle House management is the |
orchestra composed entirely of lady |
musicians, which disCOuTSed such /
TapturOuS selections while the writer 1
was. trying 10 keep his gaze off ami /
mated and or inanimated beauty.
When they give their first peTfC m /
anCC in the San Carlos, those of Pen !
sacOIa who hear will better under /
stand the fascination.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

Who carried Colonel Cooper's threat
10 Carmack, was recalled by Captain
| Fitzhugb.
Did you tell Colonel Cooper that
his name would not appear in the
TCnnesseean again"
i did not
Did you give him any such assur-
aEce directly or Indirectly"
Il did not"
Did Colonel Cooper in either inter
vI,W express q desire for a personal
Interview with CaTmack and say he
would como UnaTmed?"
no sir; no such request"
And he did not say anything about
being unarmed?
NO such statement was made"
Did you tell Colonel Cooper that
Carmack was in an ugly mood or
ugly humor"
The defense objected but the court
sustained the state.
4 could not and did not make such
statement and"
The defense objected to the could
rot phrase and demanded that It
be stricken out
Go on. said The court
! said I could not and did not. for
there was nothing UDOn which I could
base such an assertion
Again the defense was on its feet
ChOrusinG its objections. but again
the court permitted the witness to an
SWrT.
Did Colonel Cooper state to YOU
that the town was not big enough TO
hold both Of them if publications CON
tiuUed?"
He did not"
Captain Fitzhuah then announced
that he wanted TO ask Mi. Craig now
Senator CaTmack received the threat
of Colonel Cooper and asked for a
decision on whether the state might
no, prove CaTmack's mental attitude.
The court has ruled that such tes-
timOny is NOT admissible and it ad-
hcres TO the previous ruling com
mlntCd judge Hart. Thcreupon the
witness was excused without cross
examination.
SAW NO ONE ON STREETS.
Frank Allen. a drive o. Il laundry
U agOn, was near the scene Of the
tragedy. He was in the wagon. talk
inS TO a Mrs. Morgan and facing
north. He did not see Senator Car
mack or the others He heard the
shots and looked ND The street.
Did you see anybody on the street,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
ANOTHER NEW YORK SCANDAL

New York. March 5-FOIIowing
close on the recent disclosures of
graft in connection with the removal
Of snow. another alleged scandal has
been uncovered in me street cleaning
department. It IS alleged that the
city has been swindIod by fraudulent
reports OF garbage uulOadcd AT the
Canal street dumping place, to the
extent OF thousands monthly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
WILL SELL PROPERTY,

Birmingham, Ala, March For
mai order for the sale OF the prop
critics of the Southern Steel Com
pany, bankrupt, was issued today by
Referee Sterling A. Wood. The sale
is to take place within thirty days.
the trustees to name the exact day.
No upset price is agreed on. Minor
ity creditors arc planning to oppose
the sale, which is part of the plan Of
reorganization
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
DYNAMITE CAPS EXPLODED.

Washington. March 5.-Carelcssly
throwing down on pool table a box
of dynamite caps, saying they were
not dangerous. George Castiemau. a
diver OF this city, today injured him
self and six other men, Five OF them
are in a serious condition. Castle
man had his right hand blown off at
the wrist.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

Senator Carmack2'
II did not"
You had d good view up the
street,"
Very good, UHO5stTUctod."
Did you hear shots fired?"
Il heard them
What did YOU do"
u jumped up, looked out. saw
nothing on the east side, but saw Il
group of people over at the telephone
pCIes.'
Did you see any person on rhe
east side of Seventh avenue. on the
street, on the sidewalk, or on the
patu across the LOTT"
Il did not"
BENNING CoNTRADICTED.
This fatty cOntradic's Benning
VINO swOrc he was walking along the
line Indicated bv General Garner N
his question TO the witness.
"IOu saw TO one across the street
near Senator Carmacil as ne passed.
No one"
You saw no one pass At thar time
except Senator Carmach? No one
smoking giDe?"
NO one
The defense asked but few ques-
tons on cross examination One vas.
Was there 2 horse and buggy in
front Of YOUR Window
There was
General Garner asked her if this
Onstructed her view and she said II
did not As the shots came from nd
The street, and that is the way She
looked.
Former State Treasurer Ed Craig.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
AUTO COACH SERVICE.

New York, March 5.-AuUomobjle
coach service will be inaUgurated Ec-
tween New York and Philadelphia
today, not because of the blizzard OF
yesterday, but because of an innOya-
ton and reminder of days gone by,
which, It is believed, viii prove pOp-
UIar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06
TUG LUCKENBACH IN STORM.

Norfolk. Va, March The tug
Edward Luckonbach from Providence
with the cOastinE coal baTgas Soil
taire and West Virginia lost the WesS
Virginia in the severe northwest
storm early yesterday and was forced
10 leave her at anchor south Of Win
ter Quarter light while she brought
the Solitaire here. The Luckenbach
went out today TO tow the West Vir-
GINA in.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

similar arrangement for the older rec
ords- dating from the year 1925 10 90.
Hon Samuel II. Wienges, clerk Of
the circuit court of Alachua county,
ana a well known ex-CCnfedeTate sol
der, was in the city yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

A lot of cid newspapers.
tied up in neat bundles for
sale, SC bundle, at The Jour.
nal office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

NOcOna-HsrdwarC and impIemen.
COMPANY
TyleT-tiaS plant.
ROtan-WateT works system.
Virginia. -.
WineSap-M Mining company.
EIIerSOnS-S50, 600 telephone sys-
tenI-
RichmOnd-S150,G6O mining COM
pans
Warrenton-S5.O0 concrete COM
panF.
EmpOT!a-S2OO. 900 power plants.
Reanoke-SiJ,00O amusement CON-
pSrT-
mOTsan-LUmbeT mills.
CId-S4 900 telephone 5ys-
tenn.
West Virginia.
FaiTmOnt-MlnIng company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

The action of the navy department
.tn sending the cruisers Pennsylvania
and California to Honduras is proof
that the authorities at Washington
do not intend 10 permit clash in
Central America. There is a gen
eTaI belief that President Zelaya OF
Nicaragua is planning to make HIM
self master of Central America. Mill
taTy operations on the HOnduTan
frontier seem to bear out this idea.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-06

Continues From First Psse)
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-10

this session by Peof. r. g. Walker and
Misses Mary Martin, Nellie Torrey
Mamie Martin, vestry King, Jennie De.
Loach, Mary Lovejoy, Mary Gayden
Jessie May Lomax, Kate Bew, Minnie
Mai Snyder, and Mrs. V. l.. Topp will
again have charge of the musical de-
partment of the school. A more COM
petent corps of teachers could not be
selected and Prof. Saunders and the
school board are to be congratulated
upon their selections. Miss Sarah
Enochs has resigned her positien, but
the place has not been filled yet, owing
to the absence of a majority of the
Board of Trustees.
Prof. Saunders informed The Com
monwealth reporter Wednesday that he
expected to have an average enroll
ment Of 900 this session. Below is his
announcement:
To the Patrons of the Greenwood
Schools:
The schools of Greenwood will open
on eeptember Goth. would request
that you make arrangement TO enter
your children on the first day.
C. E. SAUNDERS,
Supt,