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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
RUEF'S BOLD OFFER
To Rudolph SoreckeIs Told by Latter
On Witness Stand.

San Francisco. Cal. May 1S.-Interest in
the trial of Patrick Calhoun. president
Of the United Railways. revived to an
extraordinary extent today because of
the appearance on the witness stand of
Rudolph Spreckes. financial hacker of
the graft prosecution:
On cross-examnation Mr.. Spreckles
said Reuf had visited his offices three
times between 1901 and 1906
II recolect in particular" he said zone
interview with Ruef that called to my at
teEtion the need for an investigations
Ruef came to my office and suggest ed
that | get up q syndicate to bid on mllnic-
ipal bonds about to be issued. He prom
sed that bids would be succeeded by q
strike. l was horrtied by the sugges-
ton"
'Ruef assured me that the bid of the
syndicate would be accepted said Mr..
Spreckels.' and he would guarantee that
we would not have to bid above par for
the bonds. l asked him how this could
be done and he said:
That's a simple matter. You know
my connection with the labor union peo-
pie. When the bids are about to be sub
mitted we will have the biggest strike
this town ever saw. | will tie up every
thing including the street railways. Then
I'd like to see any of your capitalistic
friends, except those in on the know
submit bids for these bonds
II asked Ruef if he really intended for
the sake of making money to bring on
a strike that might result in bloodshed
and he said he was only joking. But his
face flushed and he withdrew from my
office"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Of Maine Episcopals Reports Balance
of $142671 on Hand

Portland, Me. May 1S-The annual
meeting of the Maine Episcopal Mission
AIRY Society was held this evening and
was presided over by Ri. Rev. Bishop
Goldman. The reports showed a balance
of $1426.71 on hand The officers elected
were as follows: Sec. Rev. B. Nicholson
Gardiner; Treas. w. G. Ellis, Gardiner;
trustees. Rev. Fl. NJ. Folsom. Saco. Rev.
Fl. +. kloman. Portland. Robert H. Gar
diner, Gardiner. and Henry Van Buren,
Nash. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Another hard game on the schedule
of Gardiner High school will be play
ed on Quimby field today when the To-
cal boys will cross bats with Edward
Little High school of Auburn. The
game gives good promise of being an
interesting and exciting one. The game
will be called at $50 sharp. The fol-
lowing will he the batting order Of
Gardiner High school:
Gardiner High-Eastman. SIS: Tai
bot 2b; Kelly. 3b: Shepard. II: Ed
ridge. C; f. Moore. p; Peaslee, CT;
GlIdden. IF; G. Moore. Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Seven persons. five of them cXDerj-
enced Iiremen. were dragged uncon-
sciOus from the upper floors of a build
irg at 3rd avenue and 127th streets.
Harlem. Tuesday night. overcome by
the dense smoke from burning stocks
of clothing and manufacturing materi-
ais which filed the lower floors. Sew
efal OF the rescues were accomplished
with great difficulty. but no lives were
lost. The fire caused a loss of $4,000
Inc cause has not been ascertaincd
Extensive docks and warehouses at
Lille. Franco, We're destroyed by fire
Tuesday night. One man was killed
and the loss is estimated at close to
81. sos, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
GUILTY ARE IMMUNE.
Christians Alone Punished for Atroci
ties at Adana.

Adana, Asiatic Turkey, Sunday May
16.-There are still 100 Armenians in
prison in Adana and many of them are
in chains. Christians alone are being
punished for the recent Outrages and it
is apparent that those really guilty are
immune. Furthermore the government
has failed completely to make good it's
promises to return the property taken
from ArmenianS.
The special commission sent to in
vestigate the circumstances of the re-
cent fighting is forcing the Armenians
from the refugee camps out into the
country. where there is no protection
The crops in this vicinity are ruined
and the Heactionists prevail in the
Adana vilayet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

have been passed over.
washington, May Ex-senator Cores
resolution directing the committee on
finance to conduct an investigation into
wholesale and retail prices of commod-
tiles was discussed before the Senate
today at some length. Mr.. Gore said he
wished to have statements concerning
the extortiOnate prices of retail deal
ere fully probed, so that the country
might know just where the responsible
itv for high prices rests.
Senator Aldrich said it was evident
that such an investigation as that con-
templated by the resolution could not
be conducted before the pending tariff
bill vas disposed of but he had no OBJ
lection to such an investigation being
undertaken. Senator Carter pointed out
the fact that in doing this work the fl
nance committee would necessarily
cover the same ground which the pro-
posed tariff commission would cover.
That the cotton manufacturers sell
their products with an agreement as 10
the Price at which they are to be SOLD
at retail was the substance of charge
made by Mr. Owen. Demanding proof
of this assertion. Senator Gallinger
said that what the country is demand
ing is prompt action on the tariff bill
Referring to the pledge of the Re-
publican party" to make the tariff
rates equal to the difference in cost "f
production here and abroad Mr.. owen
said it was the duty of the majority TO
inform the Senate as to what that diff
ference was
Mr.. Aidrich replied that the commit
tee had done much to furnish such
facts but the Oklahoma senator con-
tended that there was no available i'll
formation of the kind wanted.
Senator Garter appealed for a bu'-
iness-like proceeding. Suggesting a Sc
lect committee to obtain information
desired by the senator from Oklahom L.
Mr. Bailey said he did not wish to
make any charges against the Repuo-
lican members of the committee on fl
nance. as the committee adopted d rule
that the Democratic members might
employ all the experts they wanted.
They said Mr.. Bailey. ARE bal
enough at best and am not willing t"
charge them with being worse than
they are"
Mr.. Cores resolution amended rs
suggested by Mr.. Bailey so as to re-
quire the appointment OF a select COM
mittec Of four Republican and three
Democratic senator's to conduct the
investigation asked for, by a vote of
so to 30 was referred to the committee
on finance. Senators Bristow. Crawford
and LaFollette voting no with the
Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
FIRST SOUTHERN TRIP
Begun by Pres. Taft, Who Will Visit
Petersburg, Va.

Washington, May 1S.-President Taft
sleeps tonight aboard the private car
"clympia." Before he awakens he will
have begun his first trip into the South
since his inauguration. The car. which
now stands on a siding within the
Union station guarded by Secret Ser
vice men, will be attached to the regu-
lar carly morning train over the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Rail
road which leaves Washington at 42O
O'Clock tomorrow.
Arising about o'clock, the President
will breakfast aboard the train and will
be already for the reception committee
when Petersburg. Va. is reached about
3 O'Clock. Accompanied by his mill
tary aid, Cart. Archibald w. Butt, Mr.
Taft left the White House tonight,
shortly before IL O'Clock in an auto
mobile and rode to the Union station
He went Immediately into the waiting
car and soon alterward retired for the
night. Aboard the same car are Am
basSalor and Madame JusSerand, who
will accompany Mr.. Taft on the trip;
w. w. Mlschler. one of the Presidents;
secretaries, is the only other member
of the party.
The President will return to Wash
ington on Friday morning. Tomorrow
he will attend the unwilling at Fort
Malone. near Petersburg, of a monu-
ment erected to the memory of Penn
sylvania soldiers and will deliver an
address. Tomorrow night the Presi-
dental party will continue on to Char
lotte, n. G., where they will attend the
Mecklenburg celebration on Thursday.
Mrs. Taft. who is unable to accom-
pany the President on his Southern
trip because of d nervous breakdown.
was resting comfortably tonight and
steadily improving.
Charlie Taft. the Presidents young
est son. who underwent an operation
on his throat yesterday, also was re-
ported to be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
HAMS IN PRISON..
The Slayer Of VIM. Ennis Is Now Mere
ly No. 20O2 in Sing Sing.

OssininS, N Y, May 1S.-Captain Peter
Hams is now prisoner No. a0o2 in Sing
Sing Arriving at the Ossining railroad
station unexpectedly he was spared the
observation of any gathering of curious
persons Although he manifested con-
siderable interest in the prisonsbuildings
as he walked from the railroad station
to the gate he preserved absolute silence
as he had done while on the train from
New York.
Tomorrow he will be examined by the
Prison physician and if found able to
work will be assigned to some task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
NATURES REMEDIES FOR DIS.
EASE.

Nature provides more effective
remedies in the roots and herbs of the
field than were ever produced from
drugs.
Thirty years ago. Lydia f. Pinkham
of Lynn. Mass. discovered and gave
to the women of the world a remedy
made from roots and herbs, which has
proved more efficacious in curing
women's diseases than any other med
icine the world has ever known, and
today Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound is looked upon everywhere
Us the standard remedy for woman's
Ills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Mrs. Annis Going Into Vaudeville.

New York. May 1S-Announcement
was made today that Mrs William f.
Annis, wife of the man for whose death
Peter c. Hams began serving sen
tence this morning, had signed con-
tract with the United Booking Offices.
to pay piano accomplishments in a
vaudeville sketch.
Mrs Annis is quoted as saying that
since she has been thrown on her own
resources. it was necessary for her to
adopt some means of livelihood and,
having musical talent. the stage APP
psared preferable. Just when she will
make her first stage appearance was
not made known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Presidential Nominations.

Washington. May 1S.-Presdent Taft
announced Tuesday the nomination of
VIM. S. Washburn as civil service COM
missioner. vice james T. Williams, re-
signed. He was for years Civil Service
Commission empoye here and served as
Civil Service commissioner in the Phil
ippines under Mr.. Taft. The nomination
is based on his Philippine record.
President Taft also sent to the Senate
the nomination of Walter +. Clarv. Il
Washington newspaper man attached to
the New York Sun bureau. as governor
of Alaska. to succeed Governor Hag-
gait. resigned Mr.. Clark also for years
has been the Washington correspondent
for the Seattle PostIntelligencer and is
unusually well informed on Alaskan af-
fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Nothing So Good for Colds.

For over so years Adamson's Botanic
cough Be sam has been standard rem.
edy for the cure Of coughs, colds and
consumption IN its early stages. Don't
wait for cold to wear itself out. IT will
80 .>damsor's Cor~h RaIsa-n from your
druggist today ard get instant relief
We nave thousands Of testimonials OF
remarkable cures. Be sure to get the
genuine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Humors

Come to the surface in the spring as in
no other season. It's a pity they don't
run themselves all off that way; but in
spite of~pimples and other eruptiOns
they mostly remain in the system
That's bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla removes them
and cures all the painful and disfgur-
ing troubles they cause. Nothing else
cleanses the system and clears the
complexion like Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

For the benefit of Waterville people
who have been in the habit of attend
ing the Taconnet club house i'm Wins
low. it has been announced that the
club house will be closed Tuesday ard
Thursday evenings at 6 o'clock during
the months of May. June. July and Au-
gust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

ed Tuesday by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. railways may transport free
the men and material of express compa-
MES employed in the business OF the eN-
press company on the line of the rail-
way but not when they are employed at
points not on the line of the railway.
Express companies may transport also
packages of a railway company between
points of that line. without reference to
tariff rates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Frank McManus was arraigned be
fore Judge Shaw Tuesday morning
charged with begging on Water street
and under false pretences. He was
sentenced to serve 60 days in Jail and
was taken down in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Gardiner. Mrs
Weatherby, Mrs. r. W. Plant and Mrs.
c. S. Jackson went to Portland Tues
day tc be present at the session of the
Diocesan convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Rev. G. E. McColley Sunday tender
ed his resignation as pastor of the Free
Baptist church of Madison to take eff
feet not later than September l. Mr..
McColley has been pastor of the Mad
lson church for the past three years.
He has accented call TO large
church in Lawrence, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Two observation cars We're attached
to the noon train eastbound Tuesday.
They were on their way to the Water
vile repair shops from the Mountain
division of the Maine Central. and after
being put in trim will be returned to
that division for use during the coming
summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Miss Theresa Ballard arrived home
Tuesday from Beechrnont, Mass, where
she has passed the winter with her
brother. Alfred A. Ballard. who &C.
companied her on her return to this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Tho local Y. NJ. G. A., and those of
Colby College and Coburr have receiv-
ed phamrlcts announcing the date of
tho Mortified Student Conference to
be held July 2-11. Each year several
delegates from the schools in this city
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

A. A. PlaiSted. night ticket agent at
the Maine Central station. is absent
from his duties on account of illness
His place during his absence is being
taken by Eugene w. Wnslow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Frank e. Andrews was sworn in as
City Marshal of Gardiner at $40 Tues
day morning by City Clerk Charles o.
Wadsworth. and was on the street in
uniform shorty after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Paul Conklin of Boothbay Harbor
returned home Tuesday, after a visit
with Gen. John T. Richards at the Ma
tiOnal Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The Hollingsworth e. Whitney Co =.
Of WinSlow are receiving their annual
supply of coal. The coal came from
Gardiner and was brought to that city
by the Alice M. Lawrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Mrs Annie l.. Harvey, who has con-
Quoted a boarding house on College
avenue, has given up her boarders and
will move to Fairfield, where she for
merly resided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Miss Dixie Norris, known in Gardi-
ncr as Mrs. Arthur Sutherland. is
playing this week in vaudeville act
at the Empire theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Judge James NJ. Larrabee and Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Longfellow are at.
tending the Congregation conference
at Cumberland Mills this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Mrs J. II. McMahon and daughter.
Miss Elizabeth left Tuesday morning
for Portland. where they will visit rela-
tives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Miss Annie Collins arrived home
Monday evening from Westficld, Mass.
where she visited her brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet at the vestry at The
usual hour this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
8 ~
WATERvlLLE.

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Methodist church
will be held at $50 o'clock this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

F. G. Tyler. who has been visiting
friends in this city for several days,
left Tuesday afternoon for Jackman.
where he will remain during the sum
mcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Simpson of Ros-
tor are visiting Mrs. F. NJ. Ncyes for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
COUNTER CHARGES
Discharged Grand Jurors
Make Startling Allegations
Say They Were Not Tempered
With in Land Fraud Gases
But Alleges Efforts Were Made to
Coerce Them by Prosecutors.

TulSa Okla, MAY 1S.-Sensatlonal
allegations concerning the official con-
duct OF Sylvester r. Rush, special as
sistant to the attorney general and
United States District Attorney Gregg
of the northern district of Oklahoma,
are made in two petitions filed in the
federal court mere today in connection
with the Muskogee town lot fraud
cases.
One case is signed by nine members
of the grand jury that was discharged
on Saturday last by Judge Marshall,
upon motion of District Attorney
Gregg, who asserted that the jury had
been subjected to improper influences.
1t refutes this charge and in turn
makes allegation against Messrs. Gregg
and Rush. 1t alleges misconduct he
fore Tie jury, efforts to intimidate and
coerce the jury to return indictments
against Gov. Haskell and the other de-
PENDANTS regardless Of. and contrary
to proof presented. and petitions the
court to investigate the jurors allega-
tionS. The defendants also filed re-
SpGnSe to the motion of District At
torncy Gregg disputing the charges of
improper influences. This response al
icges that Gregg has used the Tulsa
World Of which he is stated to be part
owner, to mould sentiment, and to
prejudice the grand jury against the
defendants; that he stated that he was
after Haskell and associates and that
no one else would be prosecuted: that
he stated that he was a personal en-
envy of William r. Hutchings and
ould send him to the penitentiary at
ali hazards; that Gregg's partners in
the Tulsa World had stated to prom
inent Tulsa man that it was a politi-
cal prosecution started by William II.
Hearst and Theodore Roosevelt against
Gov. Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The sale of the Harrington wharf
property will be held at O'Clock this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Washington. May 17.--After receiving
long telegram sent yesterday by
Henry T.. ASP, counsel for the de-
PENDANTS in the Oklahoma land fraud
cases. to Senator Curtis of Kansas,
and forwarded by the latter 20 the
department of justice Attorney General
W icEersham today decided to suspend
further proceedings iii those cases
pending the receipt of testimony in
support of charges alleging improper
conduct on the part of the government
attorneys.
The attorney general also decided
that it would not Re for the best in
terests of the government to substi-
tute other counsel for those now con-
Quoting the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Hiss Rosalind Richards went to Bos.
ton Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
LOCAL NOTICE.

Monaghans pupils will give an ex4
ira at Golden Cross hall Wednesday
evening. maylSd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
GARDINER;

Saturday will be Board Of Trade
Tag" day. -~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Gardner Lodge Directory.

HERMoN' LODGE, NO. g. F. AND 4,
NJ. Stated communication first TuesoN
in each month at $50 o'clock. All r.
journing brethren cordially welcomes
F. L. AMESBURY, w. -.
JAS. n. LARRABER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

paragraphs in Schedules A. B and c,
which on the present second reading
have been passed over.
The Huttig news., 1909-11-13
aW JUSTICE OF PROTEST.
rench Youngsters Proved Themselves Possessed of the Politeness
 of Their Race.

l found an appeal to the chivalry, io the grace of manner, to courtesy. never made in vain in France from
 he top to the bottom of society. One Jay, while making some sketches in the street, I was surrounded by a number of interested children; they kept dancing in front of me in their enthusiasm, getting finally very much in my way. I addressed little fel- low, who seemed to be ringleader, saying, "Helas, ou est votre politesse francaise?" He looked at me, then, with mocking little grin. he planted himself in front of me, Tapping his arms in a clever way like wings, shrilly shouting, "Oh. Yankee doodle doo!" was thoroughly surprised and amused when he dramatically pulled his cap over his eyes, pulled up his cape collar, and folded his arms, be- coming an absurd but unmistakable image of the Little Corporal as with bent brows he addressed bis con- rades:s Boys, she is right. Fall in line! Face! March. Fall back The French do know how to be polite. The boys all marched behind me, and not once did one boy again forget and obstruct the view.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Huttig news., 1909-11-13
NOT TO BE READ LITERALLY
Pious John Jones Made Unfortunate Selection of ScripturaI Text, That
 Was All.

Edmund Tarbell, the Boston artist to whom the first-class Carnegie medal of $1.500 was recently awarded ill Pittsburg, condemned, at dinner in Boston, the disfiguring of beautiful landscapes with advertisements.
 "The proper place for the advertise ment is the newspaper" said MT. Tar bell. There only it does good, excit- ing the interest it is intended to ex- cite, instead of creating scorn or de- rision
 Landscape advertisements too fre- ouently cause derision," MT. Tarbell went on. Even scriptural texts, set without due caution in public places. may fail of their elevating effect.
 Thus, certain John Jones, the leading citizen of New England sea side town, donated number of benches to the board walk. On each of these benches the pious Jones caused to be painted.
 Gift of John Jones-The sea is his and he made it. "
The Huttig news., 1909-11-13

Now that the farmers are begin hing to diversity their crops, why not try raising broom corn. There are lands right here in Union coun- ty that would grow as good broom corn as is grown in Illinois if prop erly prepared and intelligently cul- tiyated. Today, low quality of broom corn brings $8o per ton and quality recently sold as high as $2O2 per ton. Of course there are different kinds of broom corn and you want to be sure to get the right kind of seed the kind that grows straight instead of curving straw, for the latter is not the commercial kind, hence not of so much value to the producer Union County Tribune.