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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
JAMES BLUDso coNFEssEs
70 Remarkable Life Of Crime in All
Parts of Country.

Concord, y. H.. March 1o.-ClearinE
UP the mystery which has surrounded
his identity since he was sentenced to
the State prison here for life two years
ago. and accom- anyinG the confession
y a revelation Of a life of crime which
las comprised desperate deeds from
"c side of the continent to the other
and from Canada to Texas. John Doe
sentenced for life for the killing Of
Giuseppe Guanci at Newmarket June
ton. in 1909. during an attempt 10 es-
cape after the robbery of the Luddy
Cuirier shoe factory in Dover has dis
closed to Warden Scott that his real
name is James Eludso and that he was
born in Ontario 33 years ago.
On Feb. 10. 1906. the safe at the Lu1-
dy Currier shoe factory in Dover was
Blown. The pay roll deposited in the
office was not in the safe at the time
however, and the burglars secured lit
tie money They We're traced to the
station and found to have taken the
st. John express at night for Boston
The conductor of the train was noti-
fec to arrest the men. At Newmarket
junction he found TWO suspicious char
acters in the smoking car and ordered
them to surrender Both men drew
guns and fired. Giuseppe Guianci an
innocent lahorer. was hit and killed
while the burglars jumped from the
train. They were captured after a Wild
chase. Joseph Gouin was sentenced to
serve 30 years and his companion. who
would give no name. was sentenced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
A TAME TRIP
Prophesied for Mr.. Roosevelt by Cap
tain A. J. Smiley.

San Francisco. March 15.-Captain
A. J. Smiley. who is said to have
served with the Irish Brigade in the
Boer war. says that the hunting
grounds where cX-PreSident Roosevelt
plans to spend his vacation are moth
ing bat huge game preserve and
that the hunter will have a tame time.
The captain claims to have hunted
over this ground many times and as
scrts that the lions have been shot at
50 often that they have become gum
shy. The Duke of Manchester. accord
ing to Capt. Smiley. is said to have
shot over the country which Roosevelt
will traverse without baggins any
game
Smiley claims to have written to
Roosevelt suggesting that he go to a
portion Of Africa where elephants
could be met in drovcs instead of
pairs. MI Hoosevet's reply to this let
ter was an intimation that the timer
airy had been made out and he could
not change it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
Barley Connolly
Is Making Good
In Merry England

Portland, Me, March 15.--Bartley
Connolly the favorite Portland boxer.
is certainly acquiring class in the opin-
ion of all the followers of the fight
game. Boston is setting up claim
that Bill Mcknnon is the real and tru-
ly nii1dnW eight champion of America
while the friends of BARLEY Stoutly as
sert that such is not the case and
firmly declare that the Portland lad is
entitled to the honor. 1t would look as
if the Forest cityites had the better of
the argument for Bill Mcklnnon has
been four times beaten by Connolly and
that would seem to clinch the question.
More than that BARLEY has been ac-
curing a great record during his stay
in the British Isles and he has been
whipping men there whom Mckinnon
has reVer tackled.
Connolly's stay abroad has been a
very successful one. He first took a
trip across the water in the early part
OF 1905 and at tha- time Knocked out
Jack Palmer at Liverpool in the 18th
round. He followed this up with a 20
round match With Tom Lancaster in
Liverpool and won the decision. After
that. BARLEY came home and last La
Dor day he had a bout with Joe Wal
colt at the FaStime club in this city
and m3nv of the fight fans here still
remember the stiff encounter. He fol-
lowed this up with his fourth match
with Bill McEinnon and won decisive
iy.
In the latter part of October, Con-
molly again sailed for England and
took on Tom Thomas for his first
match. 1t went to 20 rounds and
Thomas was given the decision,
though ;hc papers of England admit
ted that the match should have gone
to- the American.
soon after this. BARLEY knocked out
Bin Warren in the 18th round in /,
bout in Dublin and knocked the same
man out again in the 18th round Of
d fight at Birkenhcad. That has been
his last scrap to date, but he has two
big matches on that will add still
more to the lustrc of his reputation.
The first of these will come March
- at the National Sporting Club IN
London, the largest organization of
It's kind in the world. Andrew Iept.la
VIII be his opponent. Andrew is q
Colored man from South Africa and
has somewhat of record. On March
% at Birkcnhead, Connolly will fight
Jack Palmer, not the one he fought on
his last visit. II he wins both of these
matches. he will take on Willie Lewis
or some other good man. Lewis is now
in Paris and there seems to be no rca-
son why the match could not be ar
ranged.
Following the bout with Lewis. if it
is pulled off, Connolly will return to
America and bring Tom Thomas and
his manager Tom Walsh with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
Funeral Of Late Philip II. PIaisted.

The funeral Of the late Philip e.
Plaisted were held Monday afternoon
from his late residence on Morrill, ave-
nue. and the service was conducted by
Rev. f. G. Whittimore of the First
Baptist church and was attended by a
large number Of the business men of
the city. The drug stores of the city
were closed during the hour of service
The floral tribute to the deceased were
abundant and beautiful; set piece
from the druggists, a Masonic pillow
and wreath sent from the inmates
of the Plaisted block were among those
sent. The bearers were J. II. Burleigh,
c. K. Mathews, F. A. Hartman and w.
Scott Durham. The body was placed
in the tomb at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
under the name of John Doe to serve

under the name of John Doe to serve
a life sentence.
Recently Doe has shown willingness
to talk to the warden and during his
talks has confessed to scores of crimes,
many of which Warden Scott has in
vestigated and found to be true. Blud-
sos own story is that he was born in
SANTA Ont. 80 years ago, the son OF
Mr. and Mrs William Bludso. His
parents died or deserted him when he
was II years old and from that tim.
lie took up the life of the street. He
early gained the nickname of 1.-The
Rambler" and his first companion IN
crime was Canada Bob"
The first job to which 1.-THE Ram
bier confessed and which has been
authenticated was the wrecking of the
tank at Lancaster, Ont, on April rs,
1905. His companions at this time
were Canada Bob" Chi" Eddy. Civ
erpool' or Pool Tom, Frisco Yet
low" and six Foot Two" The teller
was tortured but finally escaped and
Chi Eddy was killed. The gang next
made headquarters at Milwaukee aEd
while looking about for a Safe"
break Bludso's companions broke with
him and he went to Wild Rose, Mich,
where with POOL Tom Il bank was
entered and POOL Tom was killed.
a new crowd was formed and the
bank ut Farnsham. p. O., was broken
into and the men got away with their
loot. Bludso then came to Massachu-
sets but declares he committed no
crimes in that state. Later he went
to Portland, Me-, and met Joseph
Gouin. and they planned to rob the
LudGy Currier Co. of the Saturday
night pay roll at Dover. n. H.
While he was staying in st. Paul,
Mimi. Dludso says he enlisted in the
Spanish War forces and served two
years, part of the time in the Philip
pines. He says he does not remember
the name under which he enlisted.
however. as he did not use his own
name
Warden Scott states that Bludso has
confessed many other crimes to him.
bat that as he has not had the np-
portunity OF verifying the other stories,
ne viii not give them out at the present
trile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

any bill so called it shall Immediately be
stricken from the calendar for unanimous
consent and it shall not thereafter be
placed thereon.
"3-Amend Rule XVI by adding at the
the previous question shall have been Or
dered on the passage of bill or joint
resolution or motion to recommit shall be
in order, the Speaker shall give prefer
cnce in recognition for such purpose to a
member who is opposed to the bill or joint
resolution
"4-Amend Paragraph 1 of Rule XVI
so that it shall read as follows: ON
Wednesday of each week no business
shall be in order except as provided by
Paragraph of Rule XIV unless the
House by a two-thirds vote on motion to
dispense Herewith shall otherwise de-
termine. On such motion there may be
debate not to exceed five minutes for and
against. On a call of committee under
this rule bills may be called up from
either the House or the union calendar,
excepting bills which are privileged under
the rules: but bills called up from the
union calendar shall be considered in CONF
mittee Of the whole House on the slate
union This rule shall not appear during
the last two weeks of the session. 1t
shall not be in order for the Speaker to
entertain a motion for recess on any
Wednesday except during the last two
weeks of the session"
The election of House officers preceded
the action on the rules. With plenty of
votes to spare, Joseph G.. Cannon of 1lli-
nois was reelected Speaker. receiving
o04 votes as against 1866 for Champ Clark
of Missouri, s for Cooper. Wis, for Nor
ris, Neb. and l each for Esch. Wis. and
w p Hepburn, Iowa. All the Democratic
members voted for Clark. SO that the
scattering vote represented the Republic
can detection from Speaker Cannon.
In anticipation of the election of a
Sneaker and the fight on the rules, there
was practically a full attendance of MEM
bers.
The whips" on both sides were kept
busy holding their followers in the cham
ber Looking down from the galleries
was great throng who had been admit
ted only by card. The diplomatic and
executive galleries were filled to over
flowing One of the most interested spec
tators was Mrs. Taft. who remained for
four hours The work of organizing the
House was accomplished with facility, 80
or more members being sworn in at a
time. All the Republican caucus nomi-
nees for the House offices were elected,
no changes being made in the personnel.
The drawing for seats was postponed
until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
SALE OF READVlLLE 1R0T1InG
PARK TO WEIGH IS RATIFIED.

Boston. March l3.-'rhc sale of the
Iicld>llle trottinS park to Andrew
Wclch of Hartford. tonn.. was rati-
tied at a meeting of the stockholders
oi tire New England Trotting Hors"
breeders Association held here today.
after which Nr. Wclch announced that
he would issue his program for meet
ing EeNt August, which will be part
OF the Cirard Circuit and taking the
place of the scheduled meeting at Long
Branch. The papers transferring tn"
property will be signed on "Wednesday
by President J NJ Johnson and Treas
urcr n Lee Cui,nby. During the meet
ing strong objection was raised to
tie sale by George Van Dyke of this
city and Colebr,oll. n. H.. one of the
cndois>rs OF The mortgage note of $40
900 on ihr property. Mr.. Van Dyke re-
fused to say what further proceedings
he might take i'll the matter.
Tarrytown. \. v. March 16.-Ed-
ward PaySon Weston arrived here al
leo O'Clock this morning, in excellent
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
May Not Be Sent to Congress Today
Even II Ready.

Washington. March 15.-Doubt was
expressed at the White House today
whether President Taft's tariff mes
sage would be sent to Congress tomor-
row. even if ready.
The chaotic conditions in the House.
due to the victory of the insurgents"
ard Democrats may continue Tor sew
era; days In that event, the House
will be in no shape to receive commu-
nications from the White House.
AS q rule these communications are
promptly referred to appropriate com
mittees. Until the committees are pro
vidcd for and are ready for business
it is considered probable that President
Taft will withhold his message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
FIVE COMMITTEES
Will Be All at Present Appointed by
Speaker Cannon.

Washington. March 15.-Only five
committees II the House will be chosen
by Speaker Cannon for the present.
These will be those on ways and means.
rules. printing. mileage and accounts.
Tie other committees will be an
nUunccd about the time the special
session is ready to adjourn.
In making UP the committees it is
stated on reliable authority. the Speak
or will consult with Every member Of
the House, who desires to discuss as
signments with him" This means that
the minority leader. Mr.. Clark, will
no. enjoy the privilege granted his
predecessor John Sharp Williams. Of
selecting the minority members. 1t Was
said today that after a trial of six
years. Mr., Cannon had reached the
conclusion that the plan was not the
best, and that hcnceforth he would not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
WORLDS RECORDS BROKEN
ON LOS ANGELES NEW TRACK

Los Angeles. Cal, March 15.-Scvcr-
al worlds records for motor cycle rae
ing were broken yesterday at the new
saucer track.
In the iive-milc professional race, J
DrRosirr of New York made the dis
tahce III 400 -. The previous record
was 4.o5. He also reduced the two-mie
record from 205 to lao. r. Huyck Of
Chicago cut the fivemilc amateur rec
ORD from A.3S to All 81: f. Lingcn-
fielder reduced the three mile record
from 3.01 "-5 to 22S 2-5, and G.. Huych
of Chicago. the three-mile amateur
record from 348 3-5 to 337 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

meeting of the camps to be held
Custer camp Of, Lewiston Wednd
evening, March "a for the purpal
eXcmplifying the new ritual l
The several camps in the stats|
expected to be in attendance a
duced rates have been offered al
Maine Central. Supper will be d
at $50 and at 80 the ritual word
be eAemDlitied by the j. Wesley
man camp of Oakland and SA
camp of Portland. The ccremGj
opening and closing the camp VI
performed by the officers Of q
camp and the supper will be \
by the Custer Relief Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
AlNA

A. l.. r. Peaslee went to Gardiner Sat
urday.
Miss Marion ClarN of Boston is spending
a few days with her uncle, Woodbury.
Parsons
Thomas Dyer OF Portland was in town
Friday buying cattle.
Miss Maud G. Parson of the South Gar
diner Grammar school is spending her
vacation at her home in Alma
H. f. Sawyer has gone to Cumberland
for a few weeks.
E. ID. Colby of Wiscasset, Fl. l.. Crosby
of Portland and A. o. Butler of Damaris-
Gotta were in town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

+. G.. Drummonu OF Winston,
inspecting his orchard found
nests of broWn-tail moths. H
mediately notified Prof f.. i. Hit
of this city and filled out proper B
so that officials will probably ma
inspection of that vicinity in
days. Prof. Hitchings urges III
other residents of that section eI
carefully all their trees for this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
NICARAGUA ACTIVE.
Shows Extraordinary Military Activity
5000 Troops Near Honduran Frontier

Washington, March 15.-Extraordl-
nary military and naval activity on
the part Of Nicaragua prevails, ac-
cording to dispatches received at the
state department today from Mr..
Gregory, the retiring secretary OF lcga-
ton at Managta. According to his adj
arc now near the Honduran frontier.
The chief scene of activity is IN the
neighborhood of Corinto, where also
are concentrated four gunboats and
other auxiliary craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

shift any of the responsibility for COM
mittee assignments to the minority
leaders.
The attitude taken by the Democrats
at a caucus held this evening, AFTER
the House adjourned, is in sharp con-
ilict with the new policy of Speaker
Cannon. a resolution was adopted to
prevent members of the minority ac-
cepting committee assignments with
out the approval of Mr.. Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Charles NeSbit of Washington
Will meet all men interested in {
work for Il conference at the Met
church at Z. NJ. Thursday. AZ
will be served at the church YES
$50. which will be followed by ;
spring address by Mr.. Nesbit on
Laymen's Movement" Every m;
tcrcSted in church work is urged
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Cards have been received ~
city announcing that Martin II
Colby, or. and also n graduate
Harvard Law School. has moEu
law Offices from Room 2D' 10 -i''
Exchange building, JacksonVli'e.
where he will continue in the w
of law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

a special meeting of the Guy y p,
mcnt has been called TOR tln'
at $50 o'clock. at which ''i'
cradle unfinished business ~
from Inauguration day. VIII v.
acicd. There are scVcrai i'''"'
tC be filled at this meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Miss Harriet NJ. DRAKE lell ~
morning for Washington. " y,
she will remain for two Ween1
joined a party of friends ~
Her position at the Mayor :.
being filed by Miss Georgia f"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

a good rehearsal was held Nj
evening of those who are taking
in the minstrel show to be given
the auspices of the Sacred Hear
ish church at the Opera house
u. The chorus is being drilled
the direction of Harry A. Smith
real treat is i'm store for the v
vile people when the cntertalnn
presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Frank Mitchell. the iioris', A
n severe accident Saturday y, ,,,s
his left foot with an axe :. d
inflicted was q deep one an" nm
essary for him to tra'e'
crutchcS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

The Elm Street Club was eh'''
Monday afternoon at the ho'i'e u
ses Hannah and Ethel Lele.'OI,II
chatting dish party. MISS Mii'. =
ham was appointed presiaeh'
club for the ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
BRYAN Wants to Be a Senator.

Chicago. March 15.-W. ]. Bryan IN
an interview today left the impression
that he would be receptive ii not an
active candidate for the United states
Senate from Nebraska in 1911 to sue
coed Elmer J. Burkett Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
Pavne Tariff Bill Is Ready.

Washington, March 15.-The Payne
tariff bill will be introduced in the
House tomorrow Immediately after the
Presidents message is read. 1t is un-
derstood that several matters still re-
main unsettled. Mr.. Payne will issue
q statement to accompany the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

The whist party given Monoa!
ing at the G.. a. r., hall by 'il,
of Veterans and Auxiliary was =
ed by a large number and ~
evening was enjoyed. ReireS''
were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

The Vassalboro Rebekali .ropI
give a public supper anu s III al
Wednesday evening at us ''a
salborO Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Mr.. c. j. Clukey Went iii
MONDAY 10 attend the banoue'
the New England Dry Goous ,,,etl
ton. of which he is a il p,,,rpy|
was accompanied BY MIS-. w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Tracy 20 "a
been the guests for Il le" W" = 4
home of herr sister. MIS- :" ,Ioad,
of Percival court. returned
their home in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Orders have been received in this
city from Division Commander w.
Herbert Mccain of Lewiston of the
Maine division, Sons of Veterans, in
which he calls attention to the union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

the fight in rushing style. but after the
first round Frayne managed to hold
him by clever work and outpoint him
except in the sixth and seventh rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
CALLED A DRAW.
"Billy" Allen and kid" Easan Divide
Honors in Six Rounds.

Syracuse. y. Y. March l5.-Before the
Syracuse City A. c. tonight BILLY" Al
Ion of Ottawa. Ont. champion feather
weight of Canada. met kid Eagan OF
New York in siX-round go. The bout
WAS lent considerable interest by reason
of both men being hard after Abe Atteu.
They met at IA pounds. While no de-
cision was permitted. most of the experts
considered ii draw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
Johnny Frayne outpoints Bert Reyes

New York. March 15.-In a 10-round
bout before the Marathon Athletic
Club in Brooklyn tonight Johnny
Frayne. the California lightweight.
outpointed Bert Keyes OF this city by
q good margin, The local boy started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

The travel and history 80. ~ at
the Woman's Club Will il' Mrs
this evening at the home -
Hill, Park, street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
TOWNSMEN WILL HONOR
JOHNSON AT GALVESTON If

Galveston. Tex, March Eff the col
ored prize fighter. Jack Johnson. who is
to arrive here next Thursday, cannot
deny that he has white wife a demon-
stration being arranged by Galveston Ne
sroes in his honor will be abandoned. 1t
is planned to meet Johnson at the train
with a band and long line OF carriages
for a parade over the city.
Receptions and other functions are also
scheduled, but leaders said today that all
hinged on the truth or falsity of reports
as to the white wife. Reception commit
teemen said that they consider that John
sons marriage to u white woman would
be Il violation of the laws and customs OF
the country of his birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16

Chicago. March 1J.-Johnson emphati-
cally denied tonight that his wife was a
white woman Mrs Johnson" said the
tighter lis three-fourths Negro blood
and did not marry her in Australia. Her
maiden name is Hattie Smith and we
were married in Mississippi about two
and Il half years ago. She went to Aus
tralia from London"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
NOTICE.
TO THE PEOPLE OF KENNESEC

TO THE PEOPLE OF KENNEsEc
COUNTY AND SURROUNDING
VICINITY.
wish to announce that am still the
duly appointed Agent and Representa-
tive and still in the employ of the
Staples Piano and Music Co., Of Port.
land. Maine, and have full power and
authority to do business for and IN
the rame of the said Co. take this
opportunity to extend my sincere
thanks to the public, for the liberal
patronage and courtesy rendered me in
the past, and hope by earnest effort to
merit a share Of the same in the future.
Very respectfully
Il. E. GEnThnER,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
mch10d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-16
SUCCEED
IN AMENDING RULES.

Continued from Page One.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-04

LOCAL OFFICE OF THE UNITED
STATES WEATHER BUREAU.
Honolulu, Friday, September 3, 1909.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-04
AUTOMOBILE TRIP
STARTS At NINE

At 9 o clock this morning the Con-
oressional party will be taken round
the island in autos, via the Pail The
auests will be taken in autos kindly
offered by many obliging owners as wen
as some of the best public maehines' II
will be a long procession. Every effort
Will be made TO avoid trouble, and a
trouble car viii go along.
The beach at Kaluanui has been at
tended to by the county officials so
that the passage across will not be
through water The party will lunch
at Haleiwa and the return will be by
way of wahiawa. A stop viii be made
at Fort Shafter late this afternoon.
Following is the list of cars and the