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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
Senator Bacon Speaks on
A Troublesome Subject.
Right Of Congress to Demand
Information from Departments.
Hale Tries to Make peace.-.Tillman
Asks About Land Suits.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The authority
of Congress to direct heads of eXecu-
tive departments to send to the Senate
or House information in their posses
sion was the subject OF an extended
speech in the Senate today by Senator
Bacon of Georgia. Mr.. Bacon took the
broad view that Congress has absolute
power to demand from heads of de-
partments any information within
their possession and even to require
them to give reasons for their action
or non-action on any matter coming
before them.
Senator Lodge questioned the power
If Congress to demand papers on file
in diplomatic matters and insisted up
on the right of the President to eXcr-
else discretion in such matters. Sen
ator Hale declared that he did not be-
lieve that the President intended to
state in his message TO Congress that
he would not furnish documents and
information. but merely that he do
clned to permit a cabinet officer to
furnish reasons for the action he had
taken. He stated that he would re-
greet seeing Congress and the President
lock horns on the question of the pow {.
cr of Congress to procure information
in possession of the executive depart
ments. Senators Fulton, Teller, Clapp,
Money and others joined in the debate,
all of them upholding the power OF the
Senate in the matter under considera-
ton. The Senate adjourned at B..
p M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
ASKS ABOUT SUITS.
Senator TiIlman Calls Attorney Gener-
al on the Telephone.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Senators who
have given consideration to the demand
made by Senator Tillman for an inves-
tigation by the Senate of the charges
made by President Roosevelt in connec-
ton with the senator's attempt to pro-
cure Oregon lands, incline to the opinion
that there is no question before the. Sen
ate for an inquiry except as to whether
Mr. Tillman was frank with his col
leagues in discussing the case.
The opinion is held generally that even
if the charges made by the President
were true, the act of Mr.. Tillman was
not a violation of law. No member Of
the committee on privileges and elections
is inclined to present a resolution call
ing for one, and if one is introduced it is
likely that Senator Tillman himself VIII
be the author. His friends. however, are
determined to advise him against insist
ence upon his request for an inquiry
Just before going into the Senate cham
Der today Senator Tillman called Attor-
ney General Bonaparte on the telephone
and asked him whether he had brought
suit against the Southern Oregon Co.
which holds land grants for military
roads from Roseburg to Coos bay. This
is the land, comprising over $2,OV.W0
acres. of which Senator Tillman at one
time contemplated purchasing at $3.50 per
acre about 400 acres for himself, men,
bers of his family and others.
The attorney general was not able TO
reply offhand. and Mr.. Tillman asked
him if he could not at once call up some
clerk and ascertain what had been done
in the case. The attorney general replied
that he would send Mr.. Tillman note
on the subject. Mr.. Tillman insisted that
he would like to have an answer at the
earliest practicable moment.
Tillman today received reply from
Attorney General Bonaparte to his inqui-
~ whether the attorney general had
brought suit against the Southern Ore
gon Co., which holds land grants for
military roads from Roseburg to Co.'s
Bay. He declined to make this corlmuni-
cation public today. saying he would read
it and comment upon it in the Senate to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
CAPITAL JoTTINes.

Secretary Root Wednesday signed ar.
bitration treaties with Costa RIGA and
chile through Seniors Calvo and Cruz,
the ministers, respectively, from those
countries.
The foot and mouth disease in cattle
effectually has been eradicated in New
York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Mich
igan, but to guard against the possibility
of another outbreak the federal quara 4
tine will not be completely lifted in those
states at present
When interviewed Wednesday for The
Associated Press, Charles F. Brooker of
Ansonia, CT, Republican national COM
mitteeman from Connecticut. said he had
heard nothing officially relative to his
succeeding Frank H. Hitchcock as chair
man of the Republican national commit
tee.
1t has been evident, according 10 the
state department, from the tone of dis
patches received from Special Commits
sioner Buchanan that he will reach a sat
isfactory agreement with President
Gomez of Venezuela for the settlement
of the disputed questions between the
United States and that country. Follow
ing this diplomatic relations, winch have
been broken off for a long time, will be
resumed.
Another phase of the controversy be-
tween Congress and the President devel-
oped Wednesday when it became known
at the Capitol that the Senate commit
tee on public buildings soon will start
an investigation into the demolition OF
the old Pennsylvania depot, which was
torn down by order Of the President. ;.p-
parently in the absence of legislative au-
thority. Senator Scott. chairman of the
committee, has been asked to have his
committee report resolution for an>N-
vestigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
ROSY AND PLUMP
Good Health From Right Food.

x 'It's not new food to me-" remark
ed a Va. man, IN speaking of Grape
Nuts.
A' About twelve months ago mys wife
/, was ir very bad health, could not keep
anything on her stomach. The Doctor
recommended milk half water, but 1T
was not sufficiently nouristing.
"a friend of mind told me one day tn
try Grape Nuts and cream. The result
was really marvellous. My wife soon
regained her usual strength and today
rs as rosy and plump as when girl of
sixteen.
Z "These are plain facts and nothing
i could say in praise of Grape-Nuts
swonld exaggerate in the least. the val
NE OF this great food"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek. Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
vile" N pkgs. There's Reason.
l Ever read the above letter? A new
some appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
TERRIBLY FRIGHTENED.
Renewal Of Shocks Cause Nearly Z
Panic Among People.

Rome. Jan ia slight earthquake
was experienced at an early hour to-
day throughout Lombardy. Venetia and
Tuscany. No damage was done and
no one was injured, but owing to the
general uneasiness resulting from tine
recent visitations in Calabria and
@Sicily, the people for moment were
thrown into a condition bordering on
panic.
According to the records of the OBJ
servations and especially the establish
ment maintained at Florence by the
Jesuit Fathers. the center of the dis
turbance was near Leimbach, Austria.
The quake was strongest in Italy. at
Treviso. Is miles north of Venice.
REESE. the birthplace of the present
Pope is located in this territory.
/; The first reports that came into
Rome were alarming and people feared
a repetition of the catastrophe of Dee.
IS. but prompt use of the telegraph
soon brought out the fact that the
shocks had not, been severe, and that
no damage or loss of life resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
FAIRFIELD.

Silence Howard Hayden Chapter, G
y. r., will visit Lawrence High schoo
in a body this afternoon. A special pro-
gram in Which the public VIII sing pa
triOtlc songs mas been arranged by
Principal Pratt and the scholars of
Grades VII and VIII have been invited
to be present, the occasion being tbs
announcing of the winner and the pre-
sentatlon of the prize offered by the
Chapter for historical essays written
by the members of the school.
E. p. Pratt Post, G. A. r., installed
officers "Wednesday evening, before
members of the Relief Corps and in
acting as mastering officer. Following
is the list of officers:
Commander-William Balentine.
Senior Vice.. A. Savage
Junior View. L. Holmes
Quartermaster-F. J. Savage.
Adjutant-S. H. Abbott.
Surgeon-C. E. Choat.
Chaplain-J. E. Allen.
Officer of the Day-Reuel Brown
Officer of the Guard-P. NJ. Emery.
Sergeant Major-J. A. Holt.
Quartermaster Sargent-Augustus
Bradbury.
Delegate to State Encampments-C.
E. Choat and Reuel Brown.
After the installation an oyster sup
per was served by the ladies Of the Re
lief Corps Then came the usual rem
mlSccnceS and the veterans enjoy
cd very pleasant evening together.
The annual meeting of the Sunday
School Board Of the Methodist church
was recently held at the home of Ralph
O. Files. The meeting was a large and
Interesting one. Officers for the ensuing
year We're elected as follows: Superi1-
tendent, Ralph o. Files; assistant
superintendent of Primary depart
rent, Myrtle Wyman; secretary and
treasurer. Elsie Gibson: librarian,
Frank Tyler; assistant librarian, Alice
Lunt: pianist, Minnie Gibson. A full
board of teachers, % in number, were
also elected. At the close of the meet
Ing social hour was passed very
pleasantly and choice refreshments
were>provided by the host.
AT the regular meeting of Benton
Grange, p. of H., Wednesday evening.
the officers for the ensuing year were
Installed in a very impressive manner
Gy State Lecturer w. J. Thompson of
South China, with Harry and Freda
Pollard as assistantsA The officers as
elected are as follows:
MI. f. Pollard.
O.-Reuben Wentworth.
I.--Alberta Foss.
Chap.-Albert Plummer.
S.-Henry Priest.
A. S.-Victor Pollard.
l.. S.-Eva Pollard
. Sec.-Mlldred Brown.
Treas.-Harry Plummer.
G. T.-Clair Ames.
Ceres-Mrs. J. +. Pollard.
Pomona-Mrs. Reuben Wentworth
Flora-Mrs. Wesley Brown.
After the installation a tvnical
Grange supper was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
THE PENSION BILL
Will Ask $161,o18,000 and Consolidation
Of the Agencies.

Washington, Jan. 13-An appropria-
ton of $161.O1S,000 for pensions was
agreed on Wednesday by the commit
tee on appropriations in the drafting
of the national pension bill. The APP
propriation last year was $163, O53, 900.
In the report to the House it will be
shown that the republic has expended
since it's beginning s3,751.10S,SO9 in
pensions. The committee inserted in
the bill a provision that the Is pension
agencies throughout the country be re-
duced to one, to be located in Wash
ington. Congress has twice failed to
agree to such a proposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The annual meeting of the Patten Free
Library Association was held Monday
evening at Bath, when Galen c. Moses
was reelected president. James S. Lowell
secretary, Miss Margaret Foote librarian.
Miss Alice c. Robbins assistant librarian
and Charles c. Low treasurer Mayor
George E. Hughes was reelected to the
board of trustees for a period of seven
years. George P. Davenport and How
ard B. Johnson were admitted to the
board of corporators to fill the vacancies
caused by the death of the late Samuel
Anderson and by the removal from the
city of Rev. Paul Sperry. Requests of
$4,000 from the estate of the late Capt.
Charles E. Patten and of $4,000 from the
estate of the late Miss Lucinda Bailey
were also announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
= Advertised Letters.

The following are the letters aiver-
tised at tlle Gardner postoffice for the
Week ending Jan. 8. -4., p. "a
LADIES-Rrookings Mrs. W. W; Bur-
bank, Lulu Reed; Holt, Mrs. Rena,. e.;
Kelley. Miss Annie; Manson, Miss
Blanche; Mathews, Mrs. c. E.: Sawyer
Miss Vivian: Smith, Miss Nellie: Wal
ker, Mrs. Susan, CD; Walsh, Miss An
riC; Wellman, Mrs. Nj. L.
MEN-Bates, F. o.; Black, S. D.;
I5oyden, Edward A: Felker, Ernest;
Frost, A. D.; Johnson, VIM. v; Nc
Phee, Ernest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

made vacant in both cases by the re-
tirement of Senator Foraker.
1t is unusual that new Senator is
given places on such important COM
mittees during his first session. The
distinction will be made in the case Of
Mr.. Root because he has served at tine
head of the departments of state and
war Owing to the fact that Mr.. Root
is recognized as one of the best law
yers in the country, some senators
were disposed to give him one of the
vacancies which will occur on the
judiciary committee, but these places
are aspired to by senators of long SER
vice and their claims will be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
DESCENDANTS OF THE sIeNERs
Senator Buckley Introduces Bill for
Their Incorporation.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator
Buckley proposes to Congress in bill
introduced by him the incorporation of
the descendants Of the Signers,"
meaning thereby the organization of
lineal descendants of the sgners of the
Declaration of independence, which
was affected during the jamestown
Exposition.
The purpose of the organization is
to aid in the preservation of historical
records, to mark and protect the last
resting places of the signers of the
declaration, to collect instructive ma
teria regarding their lives and work
and Ito help educate the people in love
and patriotism for their country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Arbitration treaties with Bolivar,
Ecuador Uruguay and Hayti were re-
norted favorably to the Senate from
the committee on foreign relations.
Secretary of state Root appeared
before the Senate committee on for
eign relations Wednesday and explain
ed in detail the treaty negotiated with
Great Britain affecting the question Of
boundary waters between the United
States and Canada and also the three
treaties relating to the Panama ques-
ton. The terms of all these treaties
already have been made public ana
from the attitude of members of the
foreign relations committee In queS-
tioning Sec Root regarding them it ap-
pears likely that the treaties will be
reported favorably at the next meeting.
The Senate passed bill permitting
the use of the Pension Office for the in
augural ball in connection with the
Inauguration of Mr.. Taft.
The Senate committee on foreign re-
lations voted to report favorably the
bill introduced by Senator Knox. pro-
viding for the appointment OF an IN
der-secretafy of state and fourth
assistant secretary in addition to the
three secretaryships which are now
provided for by law The under sec
rotary is to receive d salary of $4,000
a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
HURLEY WHIPS MANGO.
Lively Boxing Bout in New Yor.
Without Police Interference.

New York. Jan 13.-That a real prize
fight may be held in New York without
police interference was indicated to-
night at the Sharkey Athletic Club,
when two lively rounds ended what
was to have been 10-round bout
between Willie Mango and Battling
Hurley. Hurley easily proved his su-
oeriority as a fighter by knocking out
Mango in the second round with a vi
cious left uppercut to the jaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
AZ BODIES RECOVERED
From Lick Branch Mine, Where Near
ly so Miners Perished.

Bluefeld. W. ". Jan. 14.-Forty-sev-
Ell bodies had been taken at 1 o'clock
this morning, from Lick Branch mine
at Swltchback, W. V, where a fatal
explosion occurred Tuesday An Off
clal statement issued late last night
wednesday, by the colliery company,
estimated the total number Of dead
at 81 and says the number will not ex-
coed SO. The remainder Of the bodies
will he taken out TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
At the Coliseum.

The Ridges, double in Dutch, Nc
Kissick and Shadney. d double colored
team will be seen on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, afternoon and evening,
Ladies and children five cents for mat
inees. Evening 10 cents. This big,
expensive bill "a. -.-,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
ConvaIescence.

Convalescence is sometimes merely
apparent, not real, and especially is
this true after such diseases as
pneumonia, typhoid fever and the
grip. TO make it real and rapid, there
is no other tonic so highly to be re-
commended as Hoods SarsaparilIa.
This great medicine cleanses and
renews the blood, strengthens all the
organs and functions. and restores
health Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
UNUSUAL HONORS.
Senator Root Will Be Given Important
Committee Places.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-At informal
conferences of Republican leaders, +
the. Senate on the subject of assign
ment of senators to committees it has
been agreed that when Secretary Root
comes to the Senate as the successor
of Senator Platt of New York he will
be given places on the foreign reia-
lions and military affairs committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

A pension of $50 a month Tor Mrs
julia p Coughlan, wife of the late
Rear Admiral Coughlan. one of the he
rGes of Manila hay, who died recently
in New York. was agreed to by the
House committee on pensions.
1t will require $234.0OO.000 to run the
postal service during the fiscal year
1910, according to the decision reached
nv the House committee on poStoffice
and most roads. Recommendation of the
appropriation of this amount Will be
included in the report that the commit
tes will submit to the House shortly.
The amount is an increase of $4,000. 600
present fiscal year.
Speaker Cannon had read in the
House the following cablegram from
President Marorri of the Italian Cham
Der Of Deputies: Rome. Jan. Is. In the
name of the members of the Chamber
of Deputies, / beg to convey their sim
crre appreciation of the kind sympathy
shown by YOU in this hour of extreme
desolation of our country. 1t is an
other link that binds us more closely
together in that traditional friendship
that we have always felt for your
chivalrous people"
To make the rate, of postage on third
and fourth class matter on rural free
delivery routes equal to two cents a
pound is the object of bill introduced
by Rep. Foster. VT. The measure pro-
vides that no package exceeding 10
pounds in weight shall be received for
and that the postage rates
on the matter specified shall be one
cent for eight ounces or less; two cents
for s to 16 ounces and cents pound
or fraction thereof for all packages
over two pounds in weight.
In commemorating the Tooth ami
versary of the birth of Abraham Lin
coin the House authorized the post
master general to issue a special Lin
ccln two-cent postage stamp In ac-
curdance with Representative Daw-
sons resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Of the treasury, was to become presl-
dent of the Consolidated Gas Co.. are
said to be without foundation by officers
of the company in New York. Frank
A. Vanderlip, director of the company.
said: There has been no offer to Mr..
Cortelyou SO far as l know"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
Senator Heyburn Reelected.

Boise, Ida. Jan. 13.-By a strict par
ty vote Weldon D. Hepburn was re-
elected United States senator today.
The Democrats united on James l..
,McClear. The vote of the joint as
sembly was Hepburn 81; McClear 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Because she returned to her husband.
from whom she had been separated. Mrs.
Lizzie Hardin, aged Al, and the mother Of
seven children, was shot and killed at her
home in Washington, D. c., late Wednes-
day, by Frederick j. Kraemer, aged %.
kraemer then shot himself through the
head, dying instantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

The weather "Wednesday was almost
ideal for a winters day. While it. was
somewhat cool in the morning, yet the
cold was not unreasonable. The ice
dealers were enabled to scrape the
snow off their ice fields, and if the
weather should continue as it was
Wednesday, harvesting could COM
mence very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
It Is Senator Burton of Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 13.-The General
Assembly of Ohio in joint session today
officially declared Congressman Theodore
e. Burton of Cleveland the successor of
j. B. Foraker Of the United States SEN
ate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

0. d. Sprague of this city, who re-
Gently won prize offered by
the dealer in a well known foun-
tain pen by writing phrase
Of ten words, on postal card
advertising the pen, went his first
achievement far better in a second at
tempt in which the wrote the ten word
phrase 1886 times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Charles Knox of Peru was before Judge
oteafhs at Rumford Falls Tuesday morn
inS charged with selling gargetty milk.
He was bound over to the supreme corr;
under $4,000 bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

A. w. Philbricll of Skowhegan was
in town Tuesday evening on business
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Hon. William ]. Lanigan of Water
vile was business visitor in town
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Hon. George w. Heselton was In Au-
gusta Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Hon. o. Il. Clason was in the CAPITAL
City on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
INDIANAPOLIS DEMOCRATS
Ballot UnsuccessfuIIy ID Times for U.
S. Senator-kern in the Lead.

indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 1.-THE eau
Gus of the Democratic members of the
Indiana Legislature which met tonight
in the House of Representatives to
choose u United States senator had up
to midnight failed to make a choice.
Thirteen bailots had been taken and
there was a likelihoond that the con-
test may result in deadlock and no
one be chosen for some time.
The result of the 18th ballot follows:
Kern 20; Shively 81; Slack d; Lamb
q; Hoffman S; MenZies Az; Niblack ~;
Gearing /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

A total of 3 bodies have been taken
from the Inflated mine at Lick Branch.
w. Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
IN THE HOUSE.
ChiIdren's Play Grounds in District OF
Columbia Discussed.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Practically the
whole session of the House of Repre-
sentatives today was devoted to a dis
cussion of an amendment to- the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill
appropriating $4,000 for children's
pfay grounds The subject occasioned
a lively debate The supporters of the
proposition prevailed and the amend
ment accordingly was adopted. The
bill was still pending. when the House,
at 504 p. NJ, adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
CORTELYOU RETIcENT.
Refuses to Affirm or Deny Reported
Offer Of New York Gas Co,

Washington, Jan. 13-George B. Cortel-
you, secretary of the treasury, who will
retire from the cabinet on March rcxt,
refuses to either confirm or deny the Is-
port that he has been invited to become
president of the Consolidated Gas Co. oe
New York.
Mr.. CorteHou has made it a rule not
to discuss such matters until he is ready
to make formal announcement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 1.-The result
of the 18th ballot for United States SEN
ator was as follows: Kern 81. Shively 81.
Slack 4. Lamb 10, Hoffman 3, Merzics >
The 18th follows: Kern 81, Shive!;- Sc
Slack g. Lamb T. Hoffman .. Menzies L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
GARDINER.

Mayor VIII c Atkins was in Angus.
ia on legal business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

New York. Jan. 1S.-Reports which
have reached here from Washington saw
ing that George 5. Cortelyou. secretary