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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
IN THE HOUSE.
The Fight Against Capital Punishment
Adjustment Fails.

Washington, Feb. 17.-An attempt to
abolish capital punishment as a penalty
,nder federal laws blocked the concu-
Ion of consideration of the penal code
dill today in the House. sitting in COM
nittee of the whole. The bill was taken
up after the House had become entan-
3led in the Knox eligibility question and
lad laid the question aside for the day.
The most important amendment incorpor
ated in the bill was one to regulate the
Interstate shipment of Intoxicating Ii
1uors.
Mccall, Mass, led the fight against
'apital punishment and when he was
voted down made a point of no quorum
lust before this, % to q, the committee
had declined to substitute electrocution
or hanging as death penalty.
A motion for a recess was opposed by
he enemies of the bill and a filibuster
resulted. The doors were finally closed
md the sergeant at arms sent after alb
ent members. Nearly two hours later
at us p. NJ, when Madden, Ill, answered
the roll call, a quorum was secured and
he House was declared in recess until
omorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Canton Eyernreen Entertains.

Canton Evergreen, 40. u, T. NJ, /.
Q. o. y. entertained tho Cant"ns OF
the "a I'att#llVn al the "a Regiment az
odd j, Rows hall Wednesday evening
and tic occasion was q memorable
one in tho affairs of the battalion. as
il brought together the organization
for the first time for a long while.
REPRESENTATIVES were present IRON.
canton augusta, Canton Ha'ilaN VI
WatcrNill" ami Canton King OF BAN
Among the officers present were ooi'
KuoWltpu of Fairfield, Assistant Az
jutant General Major Poor of Angus
tt and Major Drummond of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
SEVERAL THOUSAND Killed.
Heavy Loss Of Life In PersiA From
Mysterious Quake Of Jan. 70. +

Tehcran. Persia, Feb. 17.-Between
5000 and 5000 persons were killed by an
earthquake which devastated $50 viii
lagos in the province Of Luristan. west
ern Persia, Jan. 3d. Seismograbhs at
almost every scientific observatory in
the world recorded violent earth
shocks Jan.> %. but not untiltoday.
when the news Of the disaster reached
Tehcran, had the scientists beSh able
to locate the center Of the Disturbance.
although it was generally belieyed to
have extended it's greatest force some
where in the vicinity Of western Per-
STA. H.9 To
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
'6Qth CONGRESS-.
The Extra Session viii Be
Convened on March Is.
Naval Bill, Carrying s136,ooo,.
600, Passed by Senate.
two 2e,000.Ton BattIeships, S..
100000 Each Insisted on.

Washington, / Feb. 17.-The extra
,ession of Congress will be convened
II March Is. This date was definite
y settled today and President elect
,aft authorized the announcement.
Formal announcement of the date
'ayne today for the information of
he House. He said he had been au-
horiZed by Mr.. Taft to state that the
,pecial session of the 61st Congress
would be called to convene on March
5,
When official announcement was
lade by Mr.. Payne there was no dis
ussion as to the length of time that
ould likely be required to enact q
tariff bill. The announcement follow
1 conferences between Mr.. Taft and
House and Senate leaders.
Washington, Feb. 17.-As an indica
ion of the probable length of the
pecial tariff session of Congress. Sen
tor Frye of Maine has written to
riends at home that he expects to
ave to remain in Washington during
he entire summer. The Maine sena-
or is an enthusiastic fisherman and
le has already cancelled his contract
or his camp for the summer on Moose
ookneguntic lake. Not for many years
as Mr.. Frye failed to take this out
rig,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Hon. George Goodwin.

News has been received here OF thc
death Tuesday night of Hon. &c 'rEe
Goodwin. father of f. r. Goodwin OF ttal-
lowell. at Wells Mr.. Goodwin had haeh
very prominent in Maine AFFAIRS Ia ing
several times represented Nelis III 'Hc
House of Representatives. ana also reg!
scented York county in the Senate lie
was a man of fine business attalnmehts'
successful in all he undertook ana every
where held in high esteem. FOR a mum
hor of wears he was superintendent OF
tba granite works at Ninalhaven; later
ba engaged in the lumber business ana
whom oil ace came on he sought relire-
mont on the farm where he died. fii'
wife died four years ago. -Four cl''ioreii'
William, Goodwin. Miss Chase Goodwin
Mrs. Newell Avery and Fred X Goodwin,
who is connected with the Haiio"e''
cra,ite Works in this city. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
WATERvIL.LE.
COLISEUM COLLAPSES.
Big Structure at Fair Ground Gives
Way Under Weight of Snow.

The Coliseum at the Central Maine
park, which for four years was used for
roller skating and exhibitions, is now a
total wreck, caused from the large
amount of snow which collected on the
roof Wednesday the entire roof col
lapsed, carrying with it both sides. The
building was erected in 1905 and the loss
viii mean considerable to the Waterville
& Oakland Electric Railroad, the own
ers. The floor was considered one of the
best in New England. 10 laps to the mile.
The management will probably rebuild in
the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
LATEST SPUkTfNG NEWS.
PULLiAM is WILLING 2 "a
TO GIVE UP his JOH

Chicago, Feb. lit became Know
here today that the breachSPetwee
President Pulliam of the Nations
League and Barney DreyfNss ar
Charles Ebbetts was so sers01s tha
Mr.. Pulliam had ordered them somf
time ago to leave his ofiiceWin Ne
York. Mr.. Pulliam says he sbelievf
the trouble in the league has envelope
enough feeling to cause him - be Dc
posed as it's head and that he wous
not be surprised to hear that such &C
ton has been taken after he leaves x
California next Monday. He says tfs
worry incident to the friction In tt
league has been detrimentaE to H.
health and he will not regretAif he I
supplanted by someone else. Sever,
changes were made ip the playing rule
at today's session of the America
League. 4
Third Baseman Conroy of Che Me-
York American Club was sold to tn
Washington team and Sid Smith of tn
ST. Louis Americans was shifted to tn
Atlanta Club President Com4skey {.
the Chicago American League tear.
announced that he had secured Inf1eld
er Jerry Downs of the Detroits an
President Murphy has, obtained tn.
services of Pitchers Donahue end Fer.
guson of the Boston Nationals Catch
er James of the Boston Americans, l
was announced, had been secured b.
the New York Americans. Presiden
John l. Taylor of the Boston American
has signed Louis Wolter, the left hand
ed pitcher and outfielder.
At a dinner tonight President Pull
liam said:
my days as a baseball man ar
numbered The National aLeaguF
doesn't want me for president an:
more. 1t wants to go back to the days
of dealing from the bottom of the pack
hiding the cards under the table anf
to the days when the trade mark wal
the gum shoe. I can't afford to- quit OF
I would resign now from my position
which pays $4,000 year. But l VIII
have to quit at the end of this year. (
Willie the whole banquet room wa.
thrown into state of panic by the re-
marks, President johnson CT the
American League jumped to his feet
and said: =
sWc refuse to believe that there are
any grounds for these statements
Pulliam has been under a strain In
the last few days"
But Pulliam persisted, saying that IL
while he was in San Francisco anyi
body should offer him a Job at $1,000
a year he would take it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Forty five Minutes From Broadway.

Scott Welsh and Frances Gorooh
took tn" big audience ut the Coilseu'"
Wednesday evening by storm IN or +
ty-tivr Minutes From Broadway. lie
stars were supported by strong coHl-
pany. and every detail was carried
through without single hitch 10
mar a fine effect. The scenery was es-
pccially fine and the costumes were
superb Every point of the interesting
plot received we'll meritod applause
The songs were all rendered WIN q
dash that carried the audience aioi'''
with the singers. and the catchy ai' :
were Il hit in each and every instal,ce
"Forty-five Minutes from Broadway
heartily commended as the pest 'iii'7
Vet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Charles A, Saruent,

Charles a. Sargent passed away in
the Home hospital Tuesday evening
from heart failure. Mr.. Sargent was
born in Haverhill Sc years ago and
was a cook. He enlisted in Co. ID, 18th
Mass. Inf, at Boston, Dee. 9, 1861, and
was discharged at Newborn. \. c..
Feb. T. 1868. He again enlisted in Go.
ii. j9th Mass. Inf. at Boston, Dec 81
1863. and was finally discharged at
Boston July 13. 1865. He was admit
ted to the Pacific Branch from Los
Angeles, Cal, Aug. A, 1894, and trans
forrad here from the Northwestern
Branch July 81, 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
VASSAL BORO.

Current Events Club held very m
t. resting Lincoln meeting at East Vas
salboro February II. The club has Sc
cured the vestry at the Friends church
for a regular meeting place and
changed the day to Wednesday. ON
February IS the following program VIII
be given: Roll CALL My favorite poem
bv Iongfellow and why; Sketch OF
Longfellow, Mrs. S. A. Strong; Life oil
Edgar Allen Poe. Mrs. Edward Pope;
"r,vangeline," continued, Mrs. Mar
den. leader; current events. Mrs. 0. j
Hussey, hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
SEIZURE AT CLINTON.
Officers Find Whiskey and Beer at
Clinton House-Proprictor Arrested.

Clinton Me, Feb. 17.-(SpeciaD -
Deputy Sheriff G.. Il. Nickery OF Hal
lowell, assisted by City Marshal Far
rngton and officer Dawson of Water
Vile and Deputy Sheriff Weber of
this town. searched the Clinton House
for Intoxicating liquors this afternoon
and seized seven quarts of WhiSkoy ana
two bottles of beer.
ID. II. Brown. proprietor of tho ho-
tel. was arrested and taken to Au-
gusta where he will be given Il hear
ing before the municipal court Thurs
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Want the ReadvilIe Track?

Boston, Feb. 17.-Another step to-
ward obliterating the famous Read
Vile track was taken today at the
meeting of the New England Trotting
Horse Breeders Association, ats which
a committee was appointed to sell the
property for $4,000 or less. and re-
port at another meeting in April. 1t Is
expected that A. j. Welch Of Hartford,
Ct, will be one of the bidders for the
track, but there are no plans for con-
tinuing the racing. ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
LIBERTY FOR MORSE.
Allowed to Go to Office. But Passes
Nights In the Tombs.

New York, Feb, 17.-Charles W..
Morse left the Tombs shortly before )
o'clock this afternoon, and accom-
panied BIZ T. s Marshal Henkel. fed
eral deputy and Benjamin Morse, Mr.
Morse's son, drove down town in an
automobile to the former bankers Of
flee on Exchange Place. Mr.. Morse IS
allowed this liberty under direction OF
the United States court which decided
that he might leave the Tombs under
guard to attend to his urgent private
business affairs. He must however,
enend his nights in prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
IT'S ALL RIGHT.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

placed to form a tight, stable and per-
manent dam"
Dams and locks. lock gates and all
other engineering structures involved
in the lock canal project are feasible
and safe, according to the engineers,
land they can be depended upon to
perform with certainty their respec-
tive functions.
They report that they do not find
any occasion for changing the type OF
canal that has been adopted. A
change to sea level plan at the present
time would add greatly to the cost and
time of construction, without compen-
sating advantages, either in capacit.
OF the canal or in safety of navigation
and hence would be a public misfor-
tune. sssF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE SEASON
WILL BEGIN ON APRIL IL

Chicago Feb. 1.-THE baseball sea-
son of the American League will open
April IL, according to the official sched-
ule made public today. On that day
New York will play at Washington
and Boston will be at Philadelphia.
On April IA Cleveland will be- at ST
Louis and Chicago at Detroit. On Dec
Grafton day ST. Louis will be at. Cleve-
and Detroit at Chicago. New York
at Washington and Boston at Philadel-
phia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
cHllnREN WAQ ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value their own comfort and the
welfare of their children, should never be without
box of Mother Grays Sweet POWDERS OF onGIsn'
Cure Feverishness, Constipation, Teething DIS
orders, Headache and stomach Troubles: THESE
az Do1,t accent anu substitute. A trial package
viii be sent FREE to any mother who will address
Allen S. Olmsted lie Roy, n. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
TIE ATLANTIC FLEET.
Joined by Five Warships ABOUT 7oo
Miles Off Cape Henry.

On Board the Flagship CONNECTICUT
Feb. 1.-THE position Oh the -. ~
fleet at 8 o'clock tonight was Lat. o..
North. Long. 5757 west. 962 miles east Vi
Cape Henry. The Maine. New Hampsiihe
Idaho. Mississippi and Salem OF Aoih'ia
Arnolds squadron Joined the fleet at noo.
today The weather is good and the i'eee
is proceeding in the formation OF me ".
squadrons. With fair weather the IT,
should arrive off the Capes on the efe"
ing of Feb q. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Brunswick Water District Making
Money.

Brunswick, Me. Feb. 17.tSpeciaD-
The third annual report of the Bruus-
wick and Topsham Water District,
which covers the II months from Jan.
to Nov. 80, 1908 was issued today
and shows a profit for that period of
s1.O59.34. This is the first year that
the district has shown a profit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

That Carroll D. Wright, former
United States commissioner Of labor
and for the past few years president
Of Clark College. is dying at his home
in Worcester, Mass, was the state
ment made by President Wright's
physicians Wednesday. The doctors
expressed the belief that President
Wright could not live more than two
days longer. ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

Tho Wumau's Mission Circle and the
Junior CHRISTIAN Endoavor Society OF
TIE Firt I;lptiSt church will hold u
Missionary tca and Mite Box opening
i'll tn, vrStrv Thursday evening. An in
t,rs,tiu. uroyram will he given by the
voting pcooIp who will also have
ch9rgo of the candy table. The fancy
and apron table and the tea tables VIII
he presided over by the ladies OF the
Mission circle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

In view of the fact that the pictures
being put ON in the Home Opera house
of late are better and more In number,
admission will be charged as follows:
For members, cents and civilians
10 cents. Tickets will be sold in the
cantcen from 11.30 to l and until 8
+. NJ. The pictures tonight Will begin
promptly at 1.15 and members should
endeavor to be there if possible before
the LIGHTS 90 ont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

The funerals of the late Thomas
Gordon and the late George F. Ter
rants will be held from the Homo
chapel at o'clock this afternoon
Rev. FIR. Michigan officiating. Capt
Stodda-d will command the escort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Auburn High 10; Eridston d6.

Auburn. Me-. Feb. lin anaex"ft-
ing game of basketball this evening
Edward Little High defeated Bridge
ton Academy. IS to Is. The first half
ended IL to in favor of f. l. He's ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Celestial Lodge. .. of h. lnstal!s

Celestial EocSe' -. OF II. itS'et'S'
Celestial Lodge, -. of H., installed the
following officers last night:
Past chief Of honOr-Nlrs. Mary . liehlr.
Chief of honor-Mrs. Trdsk.
Lady of honor. Bertha Latin.
Chief of ceremonies Bertha Douglass.
Recorder-Edith Emery.
Financier-Mary Anderson.
Observation-Disclosures Fuller.
Tshor-Agnes OIIchir.-
Inner Watch-MrS. Lee.
Outer watch-AIrs. leighton.
Delegate to Grand LodSe-Mary Ander
son.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Douglass.
The installing officer was MIS-. Juiia
Hathaway of Gardiner After the inStalla-
ton refreshments were served ana speech
making wound up q most enjoyable even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
HhLL0WELL,
Green PAGERS Show Good
Form on Ice Track,
Celestial Lodge, D. Of H., In
stalls New Officers,
An Old Lincoln Memoria!...0ther
Items OF Local News.

Yesterday was somewhat an off day on
the local ice track. many of the horses
and horscmen who are generally c)uSpic-
uous here being in attendance upon the
carnival at Lewiston. the vanguard of
the general move which is to be made in
that direction today. What was witness
cd here, however, was much in little"
All three of the green PAGERS on tie card
made their initial bow to the racing
world. They showed up well, sivin:s much
promise of developing into fine racers
Harry Lee of Augusta was there to give
the signal when the horses were ready to
so. Will Currcr, oscar Anderson of Au-
gusta and Frank Harrington Of Gardi-
ner were judges. The summary:
GREEN PAGERS.
Marie Shedd erred Perkins).......1 ] , /
Gypsy tMl. Jeffcrs'. .;;............-.5 ! :
Johnnie S. Or. u. Sclibncr)........2 ) dr.
Tmc--.45 81, 40, 80, %.
Distance, oue-tl:iid milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
A, did Lincoln Memorial.

Postmaster Fish has less thah ="
st,n,ns in the postofiice here of Lincoln"
Memorial edition issued in 1850. lheS are
af tbe five-cent denomination only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

bladder remedy, be-
cause of its fenlark-
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root fulflls almost
every wish in over
coming rheudaatism,
pain in the back, kid
ileys, liver, bladder
and every pah Of the
urinary passage. II
corractc suotAifv IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

Samuel White left the Home ycster-
day on furlough, which he will pass
III New York City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

The funerals Of the late William w
Gardner and the late Daniel 4. Mullett
We're held from the Home chapel at
, o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev II
S. Burrage officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

The Gardiner Granite and Marble
Works Sussl st to those wanting their
work set 1t fore Ne Moria. day to place
td'ir orders at ;s c.i1ly y date as pos
Sfbe. Sc advertisers, mt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

John Hutchinson returned to the
Home yesterday from Il furough
passed with friends in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

Gen. Boal Command, U. V. T., will
held its regular meeting tonight in
Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

furlough yesterday and left for Lew
iston to visit friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

=, p. Perry, Bowman street. Farming
dale. this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

john T. Silvador, late Co. G. oath
Me. Inf, has been granted an honor
able discharge from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
GARDINER.

Harry T.. Kinds went to Portland
Wednesday for an operation at the Eye
aad Ear lntimaly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

The Methodist Improvement
will meet this afternoon WIFI NILS
Perry. Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

roboarsal of the St Mathews churci
1T. will no held at 80 this evening. All
members are requested 10 NC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

r,,o musicale to be given this evening
by the Epworth League OIL Ing ie'''0N'''N
church is attracting much at'e'''oi''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

conborn Lodge, No. 90. |. O. o. r.. = III
- work in the 'Initiatory degree TO-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

hold water and scalding pain in passing it.,
or bad effects following use Of 1iqu9 wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night.
Swalnp-R00t is not recommended tor
everything but if you have kidney liver.
or bladder trouble, it will be found just
the remedy you need. It has been thor.
oughly tested in private practice, and has
proved so successful that special arr!
rangement has been made by which all
readers of this paper, who have not al
ready tried it, may have sample bottle
sent free by mail, also book telling
more about Swamp Root, and hgw To-
findoutif you have kid .,...s.4 -
ney or bladder trouble. r.
When writing nfes5:se:@
reading this generous zen: :: :.slsss:s
offer in this paper and
send your address to
DR.. Kilmer & Co., H... NJ laoos
Binghanaton, NY. The regular ifly-cent
and one-dollar size bottles are sid BY
all druggists. Don't make any 1pistaks
but remember the name, SwamfeR oos,
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and tie ad-
dress, Rnehamtoo, \. w 90 everybottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18
Union Veterans Union Will
Meet Tonight.
The ". c. 7. U.---CharIes A.
Sargent Dies In Hospital,
Capt. James Hickey officer Of Day
.-.0ther Home News.

Officer of the day, Capt. James
Hickey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-18

Pres. Elect Taft Leaves for Cincinnati.
Washington, Feb. 17.-President-
Elect Taft left late today for Gin
cinati