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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
MONTREAL TREMBLED.
People Sure of Earthquake, Inc
Seismosraphs Fail to Record

Montreal, Feb. WAS there SC
of earthquake shocks here last II
and early this morning was Inc a.
ton being asked today. The seie
graph ut McGill University laheo
record any one of the three shochs
hut this is explained by the 1acl
the instrument is an old one anu
to be relied on. The shocks were
registered at ottawa or loroh'o
the instruments there, which are II
crn and reliable.
Nevertheless thousands cf Mohu
ers were awakened from theh ~
sleep and all agree that they a.
mistOok the sound and jar TOT '''a
an explosion. In the neWspapel y,
down town the shock was not ie''
the first known Of the quake Nao
people telephoned asking where Wv
plosion was. !,
Queries of this nature came
points three miles or more ap".
all on the upper level of the *,
that the evidence that three
We're felt is conclusive. despite Wv
of confederation from the
graphs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
Ships Of Atlantic Fleet
Arrive at Gibraltar.
Exchange the Sa|utes Post
poned from Sunday.
Taking on Coal for Final Lap Of
Their Long Cruise.

Gibraltar, Feb. 1.-For one hour to-
day the port of Gibraltar seemed to
be the scene of q naval engagement
at close range The American battle
ships that arrived yesterday We're en-
gaging the salutes that were omitted
because OF Sunday The Connecticut
saluted the port and the flag of Vice
Admiral Sir James Goodrich, the COM
mander of all the naval establishments
at Gibraltar, with q guns and when
these had been returned gun for gun
from shore battery and the British
battlcship Albemarle, other salutes
We're fired to and answered by the
Russian, French and Dutch warships
in port.
The Golfers promptly took up their
positions alongside the Minnesota.
Vermont and Kansas and before the
sound of the saluting guns had died
away the bands on board these ships
were playing Rag time" to liven up
the work OF coaing for the homeward
voyage.
The Rhode Island ard the New Jer-
sey came into port at 10 A. NJ. today
and they We're followed an hour later
DIV the fouIlll NuIt lIlt w i''Noii
sin. Illinois, Kearsarge and Kentucky,
which anchored outside the breallwa-
ter. The Third division, consisting of
the Louisiana. Missouri. Ohlc and VIZ
ginia. brought up the rear and pre-
scented a beautiful picture as they
steamed in, glistcning in the sunlight
and their signal flags cracking In the
smart breeze. The warship basin is
too small to permit the entrance of the
entire American fleet. consequently
some of the vessels had to anchor
outside.
Rear Admiral Sperry, accompanied
by the members of his staff. came
ashore at noon and called officially up.
on Gen. Sir Frederick Forestier-Walk-
er. the military governor. A guard OIL
honor escorted the carriages of the
American naval officers to the resi-
dence of the governor.
General Forestier- Walker, who has
been in Algerias for his health. re-
turned especially to welcome Admiral
Spcrrv and this afternoon he called up
on the admiral on board the Connecti-
cut. No shore liberty will be granted
the American sailors during their stay
here except To permit them W pf'l eiei-
patc in the athletic games being ar
ranged by the crews of the British
warships in port
The American officers listened to
MANY congratulatory words from the
British and other foreign officers who
visited the ships. The official Chronicle
concludes a laudatory technical article
upon the remarkable home-journey of
the fighting fleet with the statement
that the American navy now ranks
second to the British
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

The White House Monday made pub
tic two letters from Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam J. Prendergast of jefferson, Mass,
fellow passengers with James B. Con-
molly. the writer of sea stories, on the
i'll fated steamer Republic, saying that
Connolly Was perfectly coor' at the
time of the disaster. went to the state
room in the dark to get life preservers
for Prendergast and his wife. who were
afraid to go for Them" and he aided
other passengers. "He was a brave
man and too much credit cannot be
given him." wrote Mrs. PrenderGast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
WHAT 0VERWORK
AND WORRY DID
Mrs. Adams of Machiasport De.
ScribeS Her Condition and
Tells How She Was
Restored to Health.

The symptoms of general debility
vary according to the cause but weak.
ness is always present, a tendency to
perspire and fatigue easily, ringing in
the ears, sometimes black spots passing
before the eyes, weak back, vertigo,
wakefulness caused by inability to stop
thinking and unrefreshing sleep. The
cause of the trouble may be some drain
ON the system or it may be mental or
physical overwork, sometimes INSULT
cient nutrition due to digestive disturb
ance.
The cure for this condition is tonic
treatment, such as described by Mrs.
Marian NJ. Adams; Of Machiasport,
Maine. She says:
81 suffered for year with general
debility which was brought on by over
work and worry. l could not digest
solid food and lived mostly on milk.
My stomach was sore and would feel
inf1amed. I couldn't sleep well at night.
Tired out easily and it was about all I
could do to get around. should have
been in bed but had to keep up to take
care of my children. l had nervous
headaches almost every day ard when
ever my head ached my stomach would
be worse. l also had neuralgia III the
head and neck for several months. 1
lost in flesh until / weighed only about
30 pounds.
II was treated by doctor for several
months. He said was run down and
nervous, but he didn't help me any and
my stomach was worse when taking his
medicine. A cousin advised me to try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills and when l
had taken few boxes l felt some bet
ter. took several boxes in all and was
cured KNEW tho pills were helping
me from the start for soon could sleep
better and was less nervous. My stom-
ach has been in good shape since and I
have been in good health"
A helpful booklet, Diseases of the
Blood" will be sent free upon request.
If you are suffering from impoverished
blood you cannot afford TO wait another
day before giving DR.. Williams Pink
Pills thorough trial.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists or will be sent, postpaid,
on receipt of price, so cents per box;
six boxes for $3.50. by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
ENTIRELY CUT OFF.
Ice Stops Communication With Prince
Edward Island.

Pictou. n. S. Feb. 1.-Frozen in and
cut off from communication with the
mainland. Prince Edward Island. for the
first time this winter. is undergoing the
experience which is of almost annual
occurrence. The government steamer
Mimic. which left Georgetown. p. +. T..
on Saturday morning last. pushed
through Northum berland strait to a point
about three miles outside Pictou light,
but there the ice was SO heavy that she
could not buck it successfully. Today
she remained fast in the ice and hei.
passengers and mail were transferred to
the mainland across the frozen surface
of the strait. The government steamer
Stanley, which arrived here on Saturday
morning from Georgetown. remained at
her wharf here today. Neither steamer
will be able to return to the island until
the weather moderates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
AN IMPORTANT RULING.
Student Nurse Not Contract laborer
Says Secretary Straus.

Washington, Feb. IAN important inn
migration case was decided today by Sec
rotary Straus of the department of COM
merce and labor. Ethel Wright, Ca
madam woman, % years old. applied for
admission to the United States in order
that she might enter the Nurses Home
at Chicago to study nursing. In COM
mon with other student nurses at the in
stitution she was to be allowed small
compensation A special board of inquiry
rejected her application an denied her
admission. Miss Wright appealed her
case to Secretary Straus and he has di-
rected that she be admitted. Secretary
Straus holds:
This case in no way comes under the
prohibitions of the alien contract labor
law. Institutions for the education of
trained nurses are the most humane of
our educational institutions. I am thor
oughly familiar with their organization
and operations. The fact that certain
work is required of the trained and that
certain compensation is allowed during
that period is nothing more or less than
a practical method applied to the edu-
catiOnal system and is in use in the best
homes or institutions for the training of
nurses. With all due respect to the opin-
ions that have been delivered by my
predecessors, | am constrained to con-
clude that they were based upon lack of
adequate information in regard to the
plan and method of instruction that OBJ
tain generally in institutions for the
training of nurses. We might as well re-
gard the cadets at the United States Mil
itary or Naval Academies. who receive
a certain allowance while they are
studying, as laborers. instead of students.
as to regard these trainees in nurses in
stitutons as contract laborers.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
Senate Passes Bill Making
Feb. II, Legal Holiday
Cfum Nomination Again up
For Its Usual Fight.
House Cuts Out Money for Cadets
To Attend the Inauguration.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Seventy-five
bills ON the calendar of the Senate
were passed today. The consideration
of these measures, most of which
were nf a local character or of minor
importance, consumed nearly the en-
tire session of the Senate.
Senator Foraker attempted to get
consideration for the Aldrich substi-
tute bill providing for court of In
curry to pass upon the qualifications
of the discharged Negro soldiers of the
c5th Infantry, charged with having
shot up Brownsville Aug. 1914. 1906.
but postponed making a motion for
that purpose so that Senator McLau-
rim of Mississippi might speak on the
Brownsville affair tomorrow. Mr.. For
akcr announced that after Mr. McLau-
rims speech he would endeavor to OBJ
tain action on the bill.
The Senate passed without amend
ment q House bill declaring Feb II,
1909. the centenary of the birth Of
Abraham Lincoln to be a legal holt
dav and recommended a general obser-
walton OF thct day.
The Senate went into executive session
at 1 o'clock to consider the nomination
collector of customs at Charleston, S. G.
The Democrats opposed closing the doors,
but a motion of Senator Frye, chairman
of the committee on commerce, prevailed
NV a vote of 33 to 49, Crum was con-
lirmed a year ago after fight extending
over three sessions. but is again opposed
by Senator Tillman. who is supported by
his Democratic colleagues. 1t is said
that Mr.. Taft wishes the nomination dis
posed of SO as not to involve his admin
istration at it's beginning in a fight with
the Senate over an appointment. After
the doors We're closed and the Crum case
laid before the Senate. Mr.. Tillman ask
ed that consideration be allowed to go
over until tomorrow. His request was
granted. The legislative session was then
resumed.
The Senate committee on judiciary to-
day ordered favorably reported the Ba
con joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the Constitution of the United
States respecting the succession to the
Presidency. 1t permits Congress by law
to provide the manner of succession
where there is no person entitled to hold
the office of President or Vice President.
Later in the day the Senate. by two
thirds vote, adopted the amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
Commissioner Takes the
Charge Of Savings Bank
AT Greenfield, Mass, and Will
Nurse Its Resources
Until the Institution Is Again on
Firm Financial Footing.

Boston, Feb. by an order OF the
supreme judicial court today closing
he Greenfield Savings Bank of Green
teli, Mass. and suspending the pay
ment of further dividends, it is hoped
to eliminate the unproductive assets
of the bank and eventually throw open
he doors of the institution to it's 1000
depositors who have entrusted nearly
So, 100000 to it's keeping.
The bank is one of the largest saw
iugs institutions in the Connecticut
valley and its closing today at the re-
quest of the savings bank commission
or, Pierre Jay, came unexpectedly to
the thousands of deposftors, many of
whom are mill hands and working
people.
Instead OF asking for Il receiver,
Commissioner Jay requested that 4
course similar to that adopted in ad-
justing the finances of the Marblehead
Savings Bank, five years ago, be pur-
sued. This permits the trustees to
carry on the business OF the bank un-
der. the supervision of the bank COM
missioner. to lend money to needy de-
positors and gradually to nurse the
bank back to healthy condition,
which in the case of the MarbleheaG
institution occupied about three years.
The court today issued a temporary
injunction and on Feb. 8 win take up
the question of making it permanent
when the plan of the commissioner VIII
be presented to the court Tor approval.
The deposits on Jan. 81 amounted to
g, S3s01 of which $1,19S277 has been
loaned on real estate. The bank also
has in its possession real estate valued
at $222,a50 and real estate by fore
closure valued at $125,s92. The bank
also has among it's assets $4,000 in
street railway bonds.
In statement issued from Green
field, President Abercrombie earnestly
advised all depositcrs not to dispose
of ther books at sacrifice, as he an
ticipates that the bank will resume
business in two or three years. when
all books will have their full face
value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02

ambassador to the United States; p. c.
Blair. George S. Bowdoin. New York :
Mrs. A. j. Cassatt, Philadelphia: Henry
Lane Emo. Mrs. Burton Harrison, Mrs
Morris *. Jesup, John s. Kennedy
Countess LaugierVilars. New York; DIR.
S. Weir Mitchell Gen. Edward Morrell
of Philadelphia Mrs. Lars Anderson
Boston: Mrs. Paul Morton. Jacob H.
Schiff. New York Judge a. Blocker
Banks. Albany. N. Y; Arthur Train.
Judge George Ingraham New York; VIM.
Jay Schifelin New York.
These are but few of the several
hundred property owners on the island
who believe that an opportunity should
be given the voters of the island to ex-
press their sentiments upon the PROPOSE
ton of excluding automobiles from the
island. One of the principal arguments
of those in favor of the measure is that
the roads of the island are built for driv-
ing and are not suitable for automobiles
They also argue that the summer resi-
dents come to the island for rest and
recreation and do not wish to be disturb
ed by automobiles and other city distrac-
tions.
That which most appeals to residents
and non-residents alike is the belief that
If it can be said to the world at large
that automobiles are not allowed on the
island of Mt Desert it will greatly in
crease the number of summer residents
and cause the prosperity of the island to
he enlarged many fold.
The full text of the bill which the pc
titioners favor Is as follows:
An Act to prohibit the use of automo-
biles in the towns of Eden. Mount Dcs-
crt. fremont and Southwest Harbor on
the island of Mount Desert.
BE it enacted by the people of the STATE
of Maine as follows:
Section |. No automobile or motor Nehi-
clc shall he set up. used. driven or oper-
ated in or on any highway. townwav. or
public street within any of the towns of
Eden. Mount Desert. fremont and South
west lIarbor. on the island of Mount
Desert. in the county of Hancock, State
of Maine.
Section = Whoever sets up. uses, drives
or operates any automobile or motor
vehicle contrary to the provisions of Sec
ton hereof shall on first conviction be
punished by a fine Of twenty dollars and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
IDENTIFIED AS LEWIS.
The 18-Year- Old Widow Identifies the
Woonsocket Suicide.

Woonsocket, r. l.. Feb. 1.-The man
who committed suicide in a hotel here
last Saturday afternoon after leaving
a note addressed to an actress, -
whom he had paid attentions and pro-
nosed marriage. was identified tonight
positively as Charles T. Lewis of Read
ing, Mass His wife, whom he is said
to have deserted several weeks ago
with her 4-months-o old baby, made the
identification. Mrs. Lewis left ner
baby in charge of its grandmother
Mrs. Pikel of % Falmouth street, Bos-
ton, and came here this afternoon FOR
the purpose of viewing the body. 1t
is said that a warrant was out for the
arrest of Lewis in Massachusetts on
charge of stealing $500 from man for
whom he formerly worked.
Lewis was native OF New Vine
yard, Me-, while Mrs. Lewis, who is
ONLY is years old, belonged in Madison.
Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
CANNOT ACCEPT
Pres. Roosevelt Declines $4,000 Leo.
acy from Late Benz. HadIey.

Boston. Feb president Theodore
Roosevelt in Il letter to the law firm of
Warner. Warner & Stackpole OF Bos-
ton. attorneys for the administrator
declares that under no condition will
he accept the legacy of $4,000 left him
by tn" last will of Benz Hadlcy. the
East Someryille recluse who died Dec.
IL, 1907.
The will was found on a doorstep in
Wiltshire, Eng, and in the disposition
Of property Of some s15o.oOo was a
legacy Of $4,000 to the President OF
the United States. The will was
brought to Boston and will come III
for probate in the East Cambridge pro-
bate court Feb. Is. The President ir
his letter says he cannot accept d
legacy from a private individual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02

costs of prosecution. and on second and
every subsequent conviction shall De
punished by. fine of fifty dollars ana
costs of prosecution or by Imprisonment
for not exceeding sixty days or by both
fine and imprisonment
Section g. The words motor vehicle as
herein used, shall not be construed 10 IN
clude steam road rollers use by authority
of the town officers.
Section L. In such of the said towns as
shall accept this act at any legal meet
ing called by warrant containing an ar
ticle for that purpose, this act shall.
subject to the provisions of the State
thereto applicable. take Ell
feet ten DAYS after it shall be SO ac-
cepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
KILLING FROSTS
In Northern, Central and East
FIorida-Warmer Spell Promisss

Washington. Feb. l.-Severe freel
temperature and killing rros;s occul
today i'll northern. central and
Florida. but the predictions OF
weather bureau tonight is that il
be warmer in the Gulf states tomorr
Through the Atlantic states II
be warmer tomorrow. Except IN \
England and along the middle AtlaI
coast temperatures over the coun
generally have risen.
Moderate temperatures, it is
dicted. will prevail "Wednesday. !
weather is promised for the, next
or three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
CANADA FAVORS PLAN
OF Uniting with States and We
Conserving National hesou's'

Ottawa, Ont. Feb. l.-Ihe -.
Parliament today discussed ~
Dcsal by President RooseNel. ~,
United States, Canada and MeA''
cooperate for the CONSERVATIVE :,
natural resources of North -
The leaders of both parties eef
hearty approval of the fian,
Borden. leader of the Opposi..e
that the various problems cot'o
dealt with by one comn's'h
Wilfrid I.aurier declared ne wa
vor of several smaller comni'ss.
deal with the various ques.,o
suggested that the best results
be achieved by naming cornmiss.
give attention to the fisheries ~
eral ard the forestry and the W.
sources separately. No def1n''s
was taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
TASK is REDUCED.
Committee to Probe Secret Service
Finds the Job Big Contract.

washington, Feb. 1.-The special
committee of the House appointed to
investigate and report on the use of
appropriations for the Secret Service
in the various departments today COM
planned to the House that it is loaded
down with too much work. Chairman
Omstead asked that it's task be re-
duced to allow the committee to re-
port at this session. The House grant
ed the request by unanimously adopt
ing resolution presented by Ohm
stead. re-defining the scope of the
investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02

night The thermometer outside the \
house registered five below zero ,
members of the company slept was
much warmer. Newhall's physician,
G. w. Harlow. said today that he
not believe that the mans toes wo
have to be amputated.
always has been hard to heat. Th
lave been many proposals TO replace
with well-appointed brick strurtg
but up to the present time no action
been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
PACKED CAUCUS ALLEGED
BY Walker Who Is Defeated by Lewis
for Mine Workers Presidency.

Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 1.-The conven-
ton of the United Mine Workers of
America underwent a change since last
week and this evening found the Lewis
administration victorious over it's oppon-
ents led by John Walker of Illinois,
who was Lewis rival in the election for
the national presidency. Mr.. Walker
furnished statement today that he
would not contest the election. because
he believed such action hopeless The
convention had been packed against him.
he said. The tellers of the vote will
probably report tomorrow and their re-
port will show Pres Lewis majority is
about 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
FORTY-SEvEN PERISH.
Steamer Clan Ranald Is Total Wreck
on Australian Coast.

Melbourne. Feb. 1.-The British
steamer Clan Ranald is a total wreck
near t.GithblrG and the captain and
4b of the crew. most of whom are Ash
atics, we're drowned. The vessel was
seen drifting ashore last night but
sank before boats could reach her
Eighteen members Of the crew, in
Guiding II coolies. were picked up.
The Clan Ranald was struck by d
heavy sea yesterday and rendered UNI
manageable. Then, being driven ashore,
she turned turtle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
DANGEROUS FOR SHIPPING.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

sulting loss of time. but little lncon-
venicnce was experienced Capt. jam
ison said there were storms and I'M
usually rough weather all the way
across.
The St. Louis had made Il circle in
midocean to adjust her compasscs Just
Before the accident happened
1t will be necessary 10 dry dock the
liner to repair her rudder.
Permission was obtained from the
government authorities to use the
Brooklyn navy yard dry-dock. 1t is
likely she will be taken there after her
cargo has been unloaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The rain still continues at Messina
causing much discomfort to the refu-
gees, although some progress has been
made in the last few days in the con-
struction of shelters. The municipa,
council, which since the earthquake has
been holding its meeting on a ferry
boat. has transferred it's quarters to
one Of the newly erected huts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
SAFE IN PORT.
LONG Overdue Schooner Minnie j.
Smith Arrives at Halifax.

Halifax n S. Feb. 1.-The long
overdue schooner Minnie j. Smith,
Capt Kendrck from st. Johns. \. T..
via ST Pierre. with Il cargo of fish. for
whose safety much anxiety had been
felt. arrived safely in port today. The
vessel had been driven off the coast
by adverse winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-02
GUARDS MASTERS REMAINS
Faithful Hound Keeps Vigil
Corpse of Warren Hanscom.

Rochester, n. H.. Feb. IA fail
hound was found today guarding
body of his master. Warren Hansco
shoemaker, who had been frozen to )
while returning home last night fro
hunting expedition.
The dog had circled the body uni
had worn path around il, and
searchers appeared lie opposed then
proach until he had been beaten
Hanscom was 81 years old. The WI
and two children survive.