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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
LIBERAL CONCESSIONS
Made BY Both Sides at Conference OF
Railroad Officials and Employees.

New York march 1.-THE New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad and
it's controlled lines, including the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern, Michigan
Central, Boston & Albany and Big -Four.
reached a tacit understanding this even
inf, after an all-day conference with the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and
the Order of Railway Conductors, that
there shall be no strike because of the
lack of concessions. In the negotiations
for an increase in wages and changes in
the working schedules both sides made
liberal concessions and when the confer
ence was concluded both sides We're IN
the best of humor and joined in state
ment that there was not the least llkel1-
hood of a strike. Thirtytwo members Of
the two unions were in the conference
with Vice President and General Manager
A. II. Smith and Assistant General Man
of Albany.
The terms on which they agreed will
now be submitted to President w. c..
Brown and to the board of directors. and
it is understood that they will be rati-
fled. These terms will be accepted and
put in force on all of the New York Cen
tral lines. The result of the conference.
crease of 3 per cent. to the highest paid
trainmen and conductors and a maximum
of s per cent. to the lowest paid. Also
many changes are to he made in the
working schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Under an emergency message from
Governor Hughes, the New York SEN
ate Wednesday passed Senator Hills
bill providing that the tax of two cents
on stock transfers shall be on each sI00
OF face value. instead of on each share
Of 800 of face value.
Mr.. Teller, leader of the Opposition
drew attention in the Quebec Legisla
tTre Wednesday to the absence of anv
reference in the speech from the throne
to the pulp wood policy of the govern.
ment. He was pleased TO see, however.
that the premier had practically adopt
ed the policy of the Opposition because
ne announced in speech in Montreal
the intention of the government tn
compel all the pulp wood taken from
crown lands to be manufactured in
Canada
Piled in confusion in little shack in
Houston Heights, Tex. the bodies of
Gusse HultZ. his wife, their 3-year-old
daughter and 6-months- son and Wal
ter +. Hymann, a boarder, were fonnd
Wednesday by deputy sheriff who had
been summoned by neghbors after no one
had been aroused in the building for
nearly week. All had been slain nv
blows on the head. The murders evident
ly occurred last week. The house was
locked and bolted and the windows wera
latched down. The similarity of tho
wounds leads the police to believe that
all were killed by some person who hid.
ing the weapon, escaped after locking
the house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
THE COLD SHOULDER
Given Peary at Atlanta, Ga.-onIy a
Handful at His Lecture.

Atlanta, Ga, March 16-"I have read
Gov. Browns remarks about me-
Doubtless he is within his prerogative
in expressing his views of me and my
work: AS visitor to Atlanta I do not
care to discuss the matter further than
to say that / should not have permitted
any engagements to be made for me in
Atlanta or elsewhere i'm Georgia if ]
had the slightest reason to think l
should be regarded as persona non
grata"
This was the only answer Com
nander Peary would make to the pub
lished statements of, Gov Brown in
which the latter termed Peary a
"Fakir' and declined to introduce him
to an Atlanta audience. Mr.. Peary
delivered lecture here tonight.
The Atlanta auditorium contained
but mere handful of people when
Commander Peary began his lecture
No one was on the platform with the
explorer except Editor F. L. Seeley of
the Atlanta Georgian, who volunteered
to introduce Mr.. Peary, when he learn
ed Of the declination of Gov. Brown
and Mayor Maddox
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
FOR CHICAGO.
Continued from Page One.)

where, and yet he gets everywhere. Do
you know that if ] saw him miss ball
I would think he was bluffing."
After Mayor Magee had departed. Mrs
T. NJ Laughlin of this city and Mrs
Charles Anderson and Miss Heron of
Cincinnati, sisters of Mrs. Taft. spent
half an hour with the President in his
car.
The news of the Presidents visit had
been spread broadcast and without the
gates of the station a crowd had assem-
bled A few privileged ones We're admit
ted to the immediate vicinity of the car
and just before it pulled out a big stout
man with Il face beaming with smiles saw
the President on the rear platform and
shouted:
Hey, Mr.. President I'm almost as big
as you are"
How much do you weigh?" inquired
Mr.. Taft. Two hundred and ninety
five pounds" the big fellow answered,
and as the train began to pull out the
President hurled back: "Oh, you're not in
my class ] weighed 3l3 the last time |
was on the scales,'' and, wearing the ia
nous Taft smile. he doffed his hat to the
assemblage as his train rolled out of the
station.
The train is scheduled to reach Chicago
at O'Clock tomorrow morning over the
Fort Wayne road
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
Is Asked by Petition With 100 Promi.
nent American Citizens.

Washington, March ia petition pray
ing for the independence of the Philip
pine islands was presented to the Senate
today by Senator Crane. 1t is signed by
about 100 prominent citizens of the Unit
ed States, headed by 1,lIon B. Parker of
New York, formerly Democratic candi-
date for President.
The signatures include about 20 promi-
nent educators, including David Starr
Jordan, president of Leland Stanford Uni
versity. There are also quite a number
of Democratic politicians among the
signers, including c. A. Towne of New
York, who was once a candidate for the
Vice Presidency.
The petition was referred to the COM
mittee on Philippines, but it will sleep
peacefully with large number of other
petitions filed with the same object in
view, but signed by less conspicuous per-
Sonages.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
Pres. Taft to Speak in Chicago.

Chicago, March 16.-Chicagos cele-
bratton of ST Patrick's day will be
made notable by the presence of Presi-
dent Taft. Between his arrival to-
morrow morning and his departure for
Rochester tomorrow night the Presi-
dent is scheduled to participate in a
parade, attend a dozen receptions a
luncheon and banquet besides de-
livering an address on Conservation" Z"
AS soon as he steps off the train the
President will occupy an automobile
which will be part of the street parade
The rest of the days program has
been arranged by the Irish Fellow
ship Club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
Insurgents Again
Whack Uncle Joe

Washington, March 16.--AlthOugi
the Republican organization of the
House took radical measures today tt
defeat by the Democratic- -"Insurgent'
Republican combination over the uues-
ton of the maintenance of an automo-
bile for the Speaker. the allies scoreG
another victory over the regulars ever
more decisive than that of Yesterday
on an appeal from a decision bS
Speaker Cannon in the matter of pre-
cedcnce for joint resolution, the
House voted against the Speaker by 3
vote of l63 to III. Besides the fun Dem
ocratic vote and that of the 50 "In-
surgents" a dozen other Republicans
heretofore regular. voted against the
ruling by the Chair.
The AZ Republicans who voted
against the Speaker included: Ames
Mass, Fish, New York. Gardner
Mass. HaHes, Cal, and Higgins. CT.
Just before the vote Speaker Can
non addressed the House, asserting his
reasons for the ruling and showing
some Indifference what action the
House might. take in the premises. He
had just ruled that the constitutional
nature Of resolution offered by Rep.
Crumpacker in reference to the com
ing census gave it precedence over the
House rule establishing calendar
Wednesday," which was one of the fea-
lures of the Fitzgerald rules.
Whatever may occur seemingly to
rebulle the Chair. whether from pioue
or otherwise the Speaker announced
he would interpret the rules as he un-
derstood them In voting down the
Speaker of the House. who has nc
more nor less authority than any
Speaker that has preceded Mr.. Can
non observed. the real question was
whether the Speaker does like Co.
lossus. bestride the world
When the vote was announced, ap-
Plause broke forth from the Demo
cratic side. 1t was privately announced
TO-DAY by prominent member of the
House organization that hereafter {
Quorum must be present and that the
attendance of absent members would
be compulsory. There. was even tall
of invoking an old rule instituted by
Speaker Crisp, docking members Z
days pay whenever they failed to re
spond to roll call. Whatever step'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
Hueston Is Again Champion.

Denver, Col, March 16.-Thomas Hues-
ton of ST Louis recovered the worlds S
three-cushion billiard championship to-
night by defeating Fred Eames of Denver
in the third block of their 15o-point
match. so to 43. The total score was:
Hueston $50, Eames 49,
After the 18th inning when Hoppe
took the lead, the game was one-sided,
Sutton being unable to score in double
figures with the exception OF his 10Th,
goth and 23rd trials. Score by innings:
Hoppe-0., 3. II, l, 4, /, 20. 0, 81, 1, 25,
80, 20. 3. ID, u, l. 8. 10, 2s. 81. II. "a,
81, l. 16, As, l, Is, 500. High runs, 81,
81, a.. Average, 16 20-30
Sutton-20. 81. Is. 0. %. I, %. 6. 0, O.,
9, p l, 0, O, s. o. 8. II, 2S. L. 5, 90. 3. .. |, l.
3. 3-e2S. High runs, 81. 2S, %. Average
Z ESQ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
P|TTSF|ELO.

An interesting and largely attended
meeting of the Union Grange was held
with Pittsfield Grange IN an all dav
session Wednesday. Palmyra. Plvm-
outh, Newport, Har;land. st. Adams
ana l'eNter Grange We're represented.
The meeting was opened at 1910 A NJ
in form with Worthy Master James
Libby in the chair. The following pro-
gram was carried out: Opening exer-
cises. Singing. choir, Address of Well
come, Annie NJ. Frost Response, Frank
Decring Of Newport; Quotations, men,
bers; Question box, Business
Recess was taken for dinner, which
was served under the direction of Mrs.
George Willis and her aids In the
afternoon an instructive address was
given by B. Walker McKeen of Frye
burg, State lecturer.
The death of Gideon Philbrick oc-
CURED about l.30 A. NJ, Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. Dell Spearin,
where he had boarded for a number
of years. His age was over 60 years.
He had been confined to his bed three
weeks with a bilious fever, the i'm
mediate cause of his death being pneu-
monia Mr.. Philbrick was born in
Thorndike and, with the exception of
a few years passed in Lewiston and
Etna, ne has passed his life in this
town, where he has done boot and shoe
repairing. A brother, Gorham Phil
brick OF Waterville survives and ar
rived here Wednesday. The funeral
will be at P. NJ. Friday at the Uni
versalist church.
A petition, which was sent to c. T.
| Heseltine, is being circulated among
! the citizens of the town, asking for
better railroad facilities, requesting
that a train leaving Waterville, arrive
here about P. M. and leaving here
about 10 a. NJ. for Waterville, thus
| making close connection between New
| York and Bangor.
} Mrs. j. w. Jordan of Clinton, form
| erly of this place, visited friends here
Wednesday.
Lott w. Clark, who has been in Bos-
| ton for several years past has returned
to Detroit. his former home.
d. M. Parks left Wednesday for a
business trip to Lewiston and Range
ley.
Mrs. Howard Estes of Palmyra. who
has been at the home of her sister.
Mrs. d. d. Winslow for a week. re-
turned home Wednesday, Mrs. Mary
Crockett of Newport arrived in town
Wednesday to remain for a time at
the Winslows home. The condition of
Mrs Winslow, who is critically i'll at
Portland hospital, was considered
more favorable Wednesday.
J.. r. Spencer of Newport was in
town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
40, 600 Irishnen
Ready to Parade,

New York, March 16.-Although the
weather forecast for New York and vi
cinity tomorrow is unsettled and colder,
10000 Irishmen are prepared for the an
nual st. Patrick's day parade, which will
march of Fifth avenue, from 42d street
passing in review before st. Patrick's ca
thedral where Archbishop Farley and
other distinguished churchmen will occu-
by the stand.
At night, among other celebrations,
there will be fete in a Harlem park
More than 500 Irishmen attended the
35th annual dinner of the Friends of Ire
land held at Shanley's tonight. Many
prominent politicians and justices of the
supreme court were present, as well as
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
PERSONAL INVESTIGATION
OF Italian Situation to Be Made by
Father CasainelIi.

Canton. Ohio. March 16.--Rcv. Dr. J.
Casainelli has resigned the pastoratc
OF st. Anthony's italian Roman Cath
olic church at Canton, to investigate
the Italian situation in the United
States in an effort to get at the root
o. Italian crime. particularly Black
Han1 outrages. The task will require
ABOUT four years. When the report Of
the findings is male to the Pope it will
contain suggestions fer the remedy OF
these conditions from religious
standpoint
The Rt. Rec. Diomede Falconoi.
Apostolic delegate to the United States
at Washington. has sanctioned the
plan.
Rev. DR.. Casainellis appointment is
also due to the Apostolic delegate. He
will assume his new duties Monday.
beginning in this diocese.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
UNIQUE SITUATION
Newspaper Staff Declines to Be Abol
ished BY Publishers Agreement.

st. John, n. B., March 16-An sit
uation unique in the records of Cana
dian journalism has developed here
Recently the St John Evening Star
was purchased by the Evening Times
rival newspaper, and the members OF
the Star staff were notified that be-
ginning this week, their services would
not be required, the purchaser decid
ing to publish but one evening paper
under the name of the Times Star
The staff of the Star, however, de-
clined to be abolished and is continu-
ing the publication of newspaper a,
another office, under the name of the
New Star. Litigation is probable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
Counsel Asks Gov. Fort
Not to Ask Ext addition.
Another Chicago Packer Pleads
Not GuiIiy---Gives Bail.
Official Death Of Meat Strike An.
nounced at Cleveland.

Trenton, N J., March 16-Samuel
Untermyer, counsel for the packing
companies, called ON Governor Fort to-
day and requested that the governor
grant a hearing before issuing any
extraditions for the indicted directors
Of the packing companies. Prosecutor
Garven has filed with the governor ap-
plication for cxtraditions in the case OF
all the indicted men, but he dld nor
press the matter, when he learned tnat
Lemuel r. Patterson, vice president OF
the National Packing Co, had come
on from Chicago and entered plea In
Hudson county to the indictment pend
ing against him as one of the directors.
Mr.. Garyen, however, has not with
drawn the application for extradition,
but has left the matter in allegiance.
Governor Fort assured Mr.. Inter
myer that no extradition papers would
he granted until he has had chance
to be heard.
Justice s;wayZe today after hearing
further argument by Prosecutor Car
ven Of Hudson court and counsel for
the Western packing companies, signed
the order directing those corporations
to bring their books into New Jersey
fer the Inrpose of examination by the
Hudson county grand jury.
Justices Reed, Trenchard and Min
turn, sitting as q branch of the state
supreme court this afternoon, on the
application of counsel for the western
packing companies, granted a rule for
cause to be shown why a writ or
cortiGrari should not issue to carry up
for review Justice Swayze's order d.
recting the companies to bring their
books into New Jersey for the inspec-
ton of the Hudson county grand jury.
The rule was made returnable next
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
CHEERED BY STUDENTS
AT AMERICANS MISSION
Continued From Page One.)

ficers and friends. The party made the
trip on the Sirdar's yacht Eltin. One OBJ
ject of the excursion was to witness tha
18th Sudanese regiment on parade.
The Roosevets visited the Khalifa' g
house neaf the center of the town. Near
by the house is the Mahdrs tomb and
within the enclosure of the house is the
tomb of Hubert Howard. son of the Earl
of Carlisle. who was killed at the battle
of kerrerial while acting as a war cor
respondent.
Col Roosevelt received the more prom
inent residents of Omdurman during the
visit at the Khalifa's house today Fol-
lowing the reception the market place
and the picturesque baZaars were visited
and some of the houses of sun-dried
bricks, as well as the mud huts which
predominate, were examined.
The Roosevelts reached Omdurman at
730 o'clock and found awaiting them on
the pier a group Of British officials, an
escort of soldiers and large number OF
Arabs. The latter in their robes of many
colors made an interesting picture Col
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
A BRUTAL ASSAULT.
Young White Man at Macon, Ga
Seems to Have a Mania.

Macon, Ga, March 16.-Within two
blocks of the City hall, and in one of the
most fashionable residence sections of
Macon, an attempt at criminal assault
was made tonight upon Mrs. J. c. Han
berry, a young matron.
Mrs. Hanberry was alone in a room in
the rear of the house when her assailant.
young white man, suddenly jerked open
window blind and attacked her. Sever
al occupants of the house were attracted
by the young woman's screams and hur-
ried to her assistance, only to see the
departing form of the intruder.
A description of the man given the po-
lice tallies so completely with that given
of the assailant of Miss Louise Wiss
Monday night that officers are led to be-
lieve that the man who attacked Mrs.
Hanberry is the same person.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17

Frank L. Earle, cashier of the Ma
tioral City Bank of Cambridge, which
George w. Coleman, the young $12-a-
week hookkeeper, is accused of loot
ing of about $1S0,O00, was the first wit
ness called before the federal grand
jury at Boston Wednesday, when the
investigation was resumed by United
States District Attorney French. Spe-
cial Bank Accountant Julius E. De
Saules, who spent the greater part OF
Tuesday forenoon in the jury room,
was called again Wednesday. National
Bank Examiner Ellis s. Pepper is i'll,
and will not be called to testify
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
OAKLAND.

Miss Ida Wilson of The Forks is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Atwood for the
next three weeks.
Mrs. Grace Damren of Belgrade passed
the day with friends in town.
Ned" Small is confined to his home on
Alpine street with an attack of grip.
James Gray of Lincoln is visiting his
friends,s Charles Jones.
Walter C. Emerson has returned to his
home in Portland, after few days visit
with friends in town.
The ladies' of the Universalist church
are planning 20 hold sale Wednesday,
March 49,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Louisville & Nashville Railroad
pleaded guilty Wednesday in the federal
court at Louisville on 10 counts in eight
indictments charging rebating and Judge
Evans imposed fine of $1,000 for each
count. a total of $4,000. The eight indict-
ments contained Al counts, but it was ad-
mitted that conviction on many of the
counts was impossible. Col. Henry L.
Stone general counsel for the Louisville
& Nashville, made statement to the ef-
feet that the violations were technical
in nature and not wilful. The remaining
81 counts were then dismissed by the
court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
AMlCABLE SETTLEMENT
Expected of Union Demands Upon New
York Central Railroad.

New York, March 16.-Representa.
tives of the Conductors and Train
mems Unions on the New York Gen.
tral Railroad held a conference with
officials of the road today relative to
the increases demanded sometime ago,
and which were formally refused by
the company.
Assistant General Manager Crowley
says that nothing definite is expected
to be accomplished today, but expects
the matter to be settled amicably. Ne
gotiations are expected to extend over
the next two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
CAPITAL JoTTINGs.

No formal ceremonies have been
planned for the opening of the Nation
al Museum Thursday, March II.
though the event marks the beginning
also of a national gallery of art. While
the building is not finished and will not
be for six months. the completed por-
tions vii! be opened and many of the
collections are in place. There will be
seven galleries and the entire build
ing will have 10 acres of floor space.
1t has been building six years and will
cost SO. 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
ANOTHER PACKER PLEADS.
L. 8. Patterson Of Chicago Says Not
Guilty in Jersey City.

New York March 16.-Another of
the indicted officials of Chicago meat
packing companies, Lemuel B. Patter-
son, vice president of the National
Packing Co. appeared in the New
Jersey court of common pleas in Jer-
sey City today and entered a plea of
not guilty to the recently found in
dictment charging conspiracy and re-
straint of trade. Bail was fixed at
$500 which was furnished. Edwin
Smith of counsel for the packing COM
panies said today that he was with
out information as to whether other of
the indicted officials would appear
without extradition. as did Mr. Patter-
SON
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
THE OFFICIAL DEATH
OF the Meat Strike Is Announced at
Cleveland.

Cleveland. Ohio. March l6.-The Off
cial death of the meat strike was an
nounced today. but there WAS nobody
to bury and no requiem services. Long
since the strike movement had ceased
to he in force although its leaders will
not say that il was barren of results.
When the meat strike" began two
months ago the price of beef was six
cents wholesale Today it is : to ~
cents. Hogs jumped from nine to II
cents.
Thousands of persons boycotted meat
for a while. but trade reports indicat"
tia: few adhered to no meat diet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
SENATOR DANIELS SINKING.
NOW in State Of Coma and End Nav
Come at Any Minute.

l'aytona, Fla, March 16.-Senator
John w. Daniel of Virginia is sinking
rapidly and the end is expected before
morning. The senator has been in a
state of coma for the past As hours.
The physicians in attendance issued a
statement at II o'clock tonight. partly
as follows:
senator Daniels condition is crit
lcal to an extreme degree. The indica-
tions are that he is rapidly approach
ing the end. He is in state Of coma,
which may terminate in death during
the next l. hours or il NAV be as late
as "a or - hours. The coma is due to
eeresrai hefrorrhages which caused
/ paralysis of the left half of his body al
hthe beginning nj his illness here"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
HOUSE AND SENATE.
Railroad Bill in House-lnsursents
Aqan Vote With Democrats.

Washington, March 16.-The admin
istration railroad bill was under dis
cussion during the entire session of
the Senate today.
In the House parliamentary ques-
tions consumed considerable time.
Again Speaker Cannon failed to have
the House sustain him in parliament
tary ruling, AZ Republicans voting with
the Democrats in opposition. After the
question relating to the rules We're dis
posed of the House considered several
bills upon it's calendar
Both the Senate and the House will
be in session tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
TOWN ELECTIONS.

PENOBSCOT-Selec w S. Bridges
|. w. Bowden. F. w. Leach; town clerk
A. p. Leach; town agent, o. NJ. Perkins
treasurer, NJ. A. Wardwell; tax collector,
B. II. Leach: school committee, Jennia
NJ Bridges Money appropriated Schools,
$500; highways. $1,000: support of poor,
500; other purposes, $685..
ORLAND-Selectmen. f. o. Sugden, ]
E. Gross, N. H. Ames; town clerk, E. O.
Sugden; town agent, J. A. Hartman
treasurer, o. A. Soper, Money appropri-
ated: Schools, $500; highways. Sli00; sup
port of poor. $1,000: State road, 500; con-
ungent $1O00 Memorial day, s35; other
nnrnOSaS. S2150.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-17
MAINE PRoHIBITloNlsTs
Decide on Portland and May for the
State Convention.

Portland, Me-, Marcn 16.-The Prohibi-
ton State committee met here this even
ing and decided to hold the State con-
venton May in this city. The county
committee also held a meeting but the
arrangements for the county convention
will not be completed until March 81
when date will be selected.