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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
THE RAILROAD BILL.
Entire Day in House Devoted to Com
merce Court Paragraph.

Washington. April 26.-The railroad
bill was the one conspicuous feature be.
fore both the Senate and House today
In the House the body of the "Insur-
gents" Joining the Democrats, practical
ly took charge of the measure. They
sue ceeded in having adopted numerous
amendments, one Of which would remove
from the President to the supreme court
of the United States, the authority fol
organization CT the court of commerce
provided in the bill. The entire day
was devoted to discussing and voting
upon the commerce court paragraph. A
motion by Mr.. Hubbard of Iowa to strike
out the entire commerce court provision
was defeated by a tie vote.
In the Senate Mr.. Clapp delivered 3
defiance to the administration and the
regular party leaders in Congress in con
nection with the supposed effort to read
.Jnsurgent' senators out of the party
Mr.. Clapp intimated that the mass OF
people We're not following the leaders
who. he said, were merely reading them
selves out of the party by the course
they were adopting He took especial ex
ceptior to the recent speech of Attor
ney General Wickersham!
Senator Hughes denounced the railroad
bill as a whole, and Mr.. Hepburn un
Crawford Elkins provision nullilies the
sherman antitrust law, so far as it af
fects the railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Cameron Feted
At Amherst, N. S,

Amherst. y. s., April 2G,-Fred Gamer
on, the Foston Marathon winner, arriv-
Ell by a special car attached TO the ex'
press from Moncton tonight. after being
gre eted and fated at every station iron
Boston to Amherst and was met by the
largest crowd of people that ever show
ed honor 10 one man in this town. About
so members Of the Rambler's Association
and other citizens went to MonctOn this
afternoon in a special car, and after be
ing entertained by the mayor and coun
ell, accompanied the cOnquering hero tc
Amherst.
The car was decorated for the occasion
and at every station along the line hun,
ireds met the train and did honor to the
man who has done so much to make Am
herst and tie Marathon famous through
ont the world. Oh arrival here they
were met by Mayor Curry, the town
council, military band and about 5000
and received n tremendous ova-
t;on. He was driven to the Auditorium
where he was presented with magnifi-
cent gold watch, suitably engraved and
an address
kilograms of congratulations Were
read from half a dozen of the leading
athletic organizations throughout Can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

yesterday to the city hall, NJ. Caron,
president Of the municipal council, today
presented the former President with the
insiRnis worn by the city fathers.
Ambassador and Mrs. Bacon gave q
dinenr this evening Of % covers In hon
or or Col. and Mrs. Roosevelt The
guests included Premier Brian. Ex-
President and Mime. Loubet, Foreign Min
lister and Nine. Picllon. the French am
bassador to the United States and Nine.
Jusserand, Count Deesleves, NJ LApine,
project of Paris, Gen. Delstein, military
governor Of Paris. NJ. Caron. President
of the municipal council, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. X. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Montgomery
Sears. One OF the ex-Prcsidents Wis
itors this afternoon was the Indian
prince. Jagatjit Singh Bachadur. Marhar-
al Of Kapurthala a.
| The last day in Paris of the Roosevelt,
party will include visit TO Vicennes
tomorrow morning, where. under the di
rection of General Delstein the Paris
garrison will be put through series Of
revolutions
| In the afternoon there probably will b.
an excursion to Versailles, where fetes
lhuve been arranged and in the evenin.
Col. Roosevelt will be the guest at
dinner at the ministry of foreign affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
CONDENStJ DISPATCHES.

GustaNe Tietgen, chairman of the
BOARD oil directors of the Hamburg Amer
lean steamship Co, died Tuesday al
Hamburg.
NJ. Milovanovics, minister of foreign
anairs of Servia, Tuesday accepted with
thanks n gift of $500 presented through
American Consul Bergh by the American
Red Cross Society for the flood sufferers.
One of tie largest tobacco houses in
London Tuesday sent circulars to the
trade announcing reduction in prices
in anticipation of an early reduction cf
the tobacco duty"
News comes from the mountains in the
vicinity of the Mormon colonies in Mex
ice of the falling of a gigantic meteor.
1t burst and some of the fragments
started forest fire
without opposition or debate the
three Agnew- Perkins bills designed to
prohibit oral bookmaking and the
Agnew bill prohibiting the publication
of betting odds. were advanced to the
order of final passage in the New York
Senate Tuesday.
1t was authoritatively stated Tues
day at Savannah, Ca. that the 'pur-
pose of converting the United States
grand jury there Wednesday is to
probe the meat trust, so-calied. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
SHIP SUBSIDY HEARING.
Secretary Penton Continues His At
tacks on Rep. Steenerson.

Washington, April GA little color
now and then has been given the pro-
ceedings of the House committee which
is investigating the charges rejecting on
representatives in connection with ship
subsidy legislation. Aside from the evil
dence introduced in which counsel for
the prosecuting witness, Rep. STEVENSON,
is trying to weave a web around Secreta-
ry Penton of the Merchant Marine
League and others, there have been occa-
sional good natured clashes between
counsel, angry Intersections from ag-
grieved members and repartee on all
sides.
Penton, who resumed the witness stand
today for further examination. particu-
larly regarding the books of the league.
on which Treasurer Sullivan also will be
called to testify, contends that many of
those who voted to defeat the ship sub
sidy bill at the last session Of Congress
acted honestly, and that there would
have been no criticism of Steenerson's
action but for his 'unwarranted attack
on those men in Cleveland" made on the
letterhead of Congress and sent in a
franked envelope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Jewelry Frauds
$4,000, 600 Loss.

New York, April 26.-Details Of what
is described as one of the most gigan-
tic jewelry frauds of recent years,
with merchants of many OF the larger
cities as the victims, were given out in
New York Tuesday night In formal
statement issued by NJ. d. Rothschild,
president Of the Jewelry Board of
Trade and Organization of jewelers. all
over the country. The losses are esti-
mated to date at 100000 and full in
svestigation it is said will greatly in
crease the figures Some estimates
range as high as S2,500,000.
The statement AYERS that nine men
have been arrested in connection with
the alleged conspiracy and Mr.. Roths-
child explained that an appeal was
made direct to President Taft by bus
mess men concerned and that through
, the Presidents Intervention Attorney
General Wickersham looked the mat
ter up and had an inquiry conducted
by government agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Harvard'S Track
Team Crippled,

Cambridge. Mass. April 26.--Misfor-
lures have been put upon the Harvard
varsity track team and tonight further
discourag.ng reports were received. To
top the loss OF r. c. Foster, last years
intercollegiate Toe and a00-yard dash
champion. came tonight the statement
that J. H. Storer, winner of the short
dash at the spring track meets and who
had been looked to MI. in part. Fosters
place had also strained tendon which
will prevent competition during the track
meet season.
w. H. Blair, of whom much was ex-
pected in the mile run. is In the hospital
suffering with scatlet fever Captain O.
c. Little has been forced TO abandon the
shot put, at which he won the intercol-
legiate championship last fall. owing to
bad wrist j. l., Barr. winner of sec
ond place in the pole vault. has been
forced out of competition for the same
reason and Herbert Jacques. the cracl;
one and two-miler, is hut just recover
ing from an illness.
Instead of another championship team.
the supporters of the Crimson expect
only third or fourth place in the in
tercollegintes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
HUNTS BRIDE.
Don Jaime Unable To Marry From
Royal Houses.

Paris, April 26.-Matchmakers are
weary trying to find a suitable bride
Tor Don Jaime, son of the late Dor
carlos and head of the Carlists. This
is true in spite of the fact that he is
handsome. accomplished, brave and
since the death of his father, quite
rich.
!. 4Royal princesses are not permitted
TO marry him because such union
might cause the displeasure of Spain.
He could have an Austrian arch
duchess, but he wishes to break away
from the tradition of mating with
austrian princesses. He really wants
TO marry Spaniard, but this is i'm
possible. Apart from Spanish beaut-
les, he prefers Americans. But an
American marriage. although greatly
TO his taste would equally wreck his
chances of reigning in Spain.
No one denies Don james legal
right to the throne of Spain. More
over. he has strong following
Whenever Alpsonso and his ministers
hold council as to the ACCESSIBILITY of
state and church, as has
been done in France, the vatican
reaches out and holds the sword OF
Damocles over their heads in the per-
son of Don Jaime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
DEDICATED IN NAME
OF UNIVERSAL PEACE
CONTINUED From Page One.)

correspondence in English. Spanish, Port
uguese and French, publishes a monthly
bulletin descriptive Of the progress and
conditions of the American republics,
which President Taft has described as
the most instructive and interesting OFF,
cial publication in the world, distributes
hundreds of thousands of pamphlets and
makes the proud boast that it was di-
rectly responsible last year for 49,, 600 900
of new business in the exchange of trade
among the American republics.
The architecture of the new building
is combination of the classical and
Spanish and it is built entirely Of
white marble. One of it's commanding
and most attractive features is a great
central patio, or court yard, containing
an exquisitely executed fountain de-
signed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whit
ney, and a wealth of rare tropical
plants and flowers. Upon it's walls are
the escutcheons in colors of the Amer
lean republics, interSpersed with names
of their heroes of war and peace.
Another notable feature of the build
ing is the handsome assembly room
known as 1.-THE Hall of the Republics y
which is regarded as the first large
room of it's kind in Washington, suited,
by it's elegance and dignity. for inter-
| national conferences. diplomatic func-
tions and receptions to distinguished
foreigners 1t also has a noble hall of
| fame in which will be placed the
statues and busts of the great gener-
ais, statesmen and scholars of Amer
lean history, and in which will hang
the silken nags of each nation. 1t con-
tairs moreover a capacious stack room
| for the Columbus Memorial library, a
large reading hall. numerous airy and
| well-lighted offices for the staff of the
bureau, study and committee rooms.
and facilities for catering, when recep-
| tions or banquets may be given within
| it's walls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
New York City
Will Warmly
Welcome Weston,

New York, April 25.-Mayor Gaynor
himself d pedestrian Of no mean ability
today granted permission for Weston 10
tramp triumphantly down Broadway
with an escort OF police when he arrives
here the last Of this week. 1t is expect
ed that he will reach the upper part OF
the city late Friday afternoon. Is days
after his start from Los Angeles, 3i00
miles away, and Il days ahead of his
schedule.
He will enter the city over the old
Boston and Albany post road and will
cross Kings bridge. being met there by
an escort of mounted police. AT Broad
way and 72nd street, on the march south,
the escort will be augmented by police
men on foot and members Of Co b. 9TH
Reg, ". Y. n. c., Of which Weston was
formerly member and by a band OF 20
pieces. Efforts have been made to in
duce the authorities at Governors Island
TO allow four squads of infantry to join
the escort but no decision had been
reached tonight.
Down crowded Broadway, through
lines of cheering spectators, Weston will
make his way to the City Eall, where he
will he received by Mayor Gaynor. He
VIII present to his honor a letter from
the mayor of Los Angeles and his walk
will lhave officially been completed. "A
purse subscribed by admirers will then
he given him and the ceremony VIII end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
ENORMOUS DAMAGE
Is Reported in North CaroIina-cotton
Crop Ruined.

Charlotte, N. c.. April 26.-Reports from
this immediate section are to the eff
feet that the present cold snap has been
disastrous to the cotton crop. Large
planters are practically an unit in the
declaration that all of the seed plant
has been ruined and this represents, it is
estimated, 90 per cent of the new crops.
The most serious result that confronts
the planters is the shortage of seed.
Fruit and truck were not seriously in
jured, though late crops will be the re-
suit of the Unprecedented cold weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
MtGHTIER THAN FIST.
Appendicitis Knocks Out Savage Be-
fore He Enters Ring.

Boston. April 25.-Appendicitis
knocked out Jim Savage of New York
before he could enter the ring at the
Armory Athletic Association tonight
for the main bout with Jim Flynn OF
Boston and the match was called Off
Savage was not able to leave his hotel
In the semi-final Lee Houck of Ian
caster. Penn. fouled Frank Perron OF
Pawtucket. r. l.. and when the latter
went to the mat in the third the referee
awarded the decision to Perron, having
twice before warned the PENNSYLVANIA
boxer
In the preliminary Eddie Murphy OF
Boston administered a terrible beating
to Tommy O'Keefe of PHILADELPHIA.
For 10 rounds he smashed right and
left swings on O'keefe'S head, closing
his eyes. cutting his lip and otherwise
Furnishing him. O'Keefe delivered
some telling blows in some of the
rounds. but went to the mat in the
10th and barely saved himself by
cfnching from taking the count in sew
eral of the rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Between Senate and House
Over Pension Agencies.
The Insurgents and Democrats
Amend Railroad Bill.
Appointments Of Gov. Hughes and
Gen. Henry In Committee.

Washington. April 26.-The annual
contest between the Senate and the
House over the question of abolishlng
the Is pension agencies scattered
throughout the United states and TO
concentrate the work in one agency to
be situated in this city was begun to-
day.
AS in the last several years the
House appropriated for only one
agency and today the Senate commit
tee on pensions reported a provision
to retain all of the existing agencies.
The appropriation bill as reported
would carry nearly $155. S5S,OOO, about
Sc. 100000 less than last year. The re-
mort of the Senate committee says that
if no new pension legislation is enact
ed the decrease next year will be con-
siderably greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Damaging Points
Against Mr.. Hyde.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 26.-There
was plenty of testimony Tuesday in
the trial of DR.. Z. c. Hyde, for the al
legged murder of Col. Thomas II.
Swope, but it was mostly communica-
tive in character. Two of Mrs. Hyde's
sisters, Lucy Lee and Sarah Swope,
We're witnesses. Neither recognized
Mrs. Hyde by word or gesture and she
made no attempt to speak to them.
The new bit of evidence was given
by Miss Nora Bell Dickson, a cousin
of Mrs. Logan S. Swope. She told of
the bad condition OF the cistern drink
ing water at the Swope home at the
time the typhoid fever epidemic broke
out in the Swope family. She quoted
Dr. Hydes wife as saying:
Il would as soon drink poison as the
cistern water on this place"
Miss Dickson said that she noticed
that the drinking water at the SWope
house was bitter last November
Chrisman Swope and Stewart Fleming
noted the same thing, she said. All
were attacked by typhoid few days
after the bitter taste had been noted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
WITH RENEWED ENERGY.
Jeffries Training With Such Vigoi
That Trainers Restrain Him.

Ben Lomond, Cal, April 26.-James j
Jeffries today made up for his vacation
of yesterday by working with redoubled
energy He declared he felt in a work
ing mood and allowed himself little rest.
He worked on all the indoor strength
building devices with vim.
a six-round bout was scheduled for
this afternoon, but Jeffries' work this
morning was so warming that his train
ers did not want to heat his blood any
more and the bout was postponed. The
skin trouble on Jeffries' back is disap-
pearing rapidly.
Jeffries spent the afternoon with the
laborers on the river dam. which sprung
a leak Saturday. Until the leak is stop
ped boating and swimming are impossi-
BILE AS these are Jeffries' favOrite pas
times, he will put in much Of his time
helping at the dam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE
Greet Weston at Amsterdam, N. "
He Is in Fine Condition.

Amsterdam. N. Y, April 26.-Edward
Payson Weston arrived in Amsterdam
at 9.O5 o'clock tonight. after walk
of AZ miles from Little Falls. Ten
thousand persons greeted as he walked
along the principal streets leading Il
his hotel, and had it not been for
strong force Of police he would have
been swept off his feet by the curious
mob.
Repeated cheers from the big crowd
led him to make a speech from WIN
dow of the hotel. while Roman can
dies and red fire illuminated the street
and throng below.
The pedestrian was in fine condition
and after luncheon retired, leaving a
call for 100 A. M. At 2 A. NJ. he viii re-
sumo his walk toward New York He
expects to walk SIS miles tomorrow,
passing through Schenectady ana
Troy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER
Named for Surveyor Of Customs at
New York City.

Washington, April 26.-President
Taft late today sent to the Senate the
nomination of Nelson H. Henry to be
surveyor of customs at New York City.
General Henry is one of the best
known officers in the National Guard
of the country. He has been adjutant
general of New York state with rank
OF brigadier general for five consecu-
tive terms and was recently commits
stoned by Governor Hughes as brevet
major general. He is first vice presi-
dent of the National Guard Association
Of the United States and Is one of the
Aves adjutant generals designated by
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TOUCHES AT POPHAM.
But the Rockland's Stop Was Not
Down on Schedule.

Bath, Me-. April 26.-The steamer City
of Roclland. Capt. G.. w. Colby, arrived
from Boston on her first trip of the sea-
son this morning at $50. Owing to a mis-
take made by one of the quartermasters
the steamer ran on the beach at Pophan
Just below her wharf.
1t was very thick at the time and the
steamer was feeling her way to the
wharf when she struck 1t was found
that the quartermaster had misunder
stood the course and was running the
steamer four points off.
When she struck. Capt. Colby signalle(
and the life saving crew came off ant
put cut a kedge anchor from the sterr
and the steamer rested easily until the
tide lifted her off She was aground
about three hours but no damage wa.
done.
The Rockland was filled with freight
including 200 bales of cotton for Augusta
and a dozen horses.
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SEVEN BROTHERS IMPLICATED
In the Shady ysterious
Woman Also Mentioned.

Montgomery, Ala, April 26.--Seizure
today by federal agents of two trunks
said to contain jewelry owned by the de-
funct City Jewelry Co., of which seven
Shreve brothers were the officials, added
a significant character to the govern
ment investigation of an alleged jewelry
swindle of no mean proportions.
The trunks were found in the esta blish-
ment of the Alabama Auction & Salvage
Co., of which Horace Brockett was the
manager. Some time ago Brockett filed
petition in bankruptcy and receiver
was appointed. Upon the order of United
States Commissioner Gilmore the trunks
were opened. In addition to the jewelry
there was found a quantity of mems
furnishing goods. Among the lot were
neckties bearing the label of the Union
Mercantile Co of Greenville. Ala. which
recently filed a petition in bankruptcy. 1t
was known to be dominated by the
Shreves
That mysterious woman is implicated
in the case was admitted tonight by
Special Agent Alexander of the depart
ment Of justice, who Is conducting the in
vestigation. The identity of this woman
or her connection with the case he would
not reveal.
According to dispatches received at the
headquarters of the investigators, Jesse
II. Shreve and Daniel Fl. Shreve. who
were arrested in San Antonio, Texas. last
Saturday, left that city Tuesday night
in charge of deputy marshals They are
expected to arrive here Thursday even
ing.
Six white men and two Negroes are
held here in connection with the alleged
swindle. The white men are George A..
G. r., Joseph f. and II. c. Shreve and
Sam COPELAND. They have made heavy
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

germs. the hook worm and leprous Or
eanisms, may thrive without further
light of government publicity if a rec
ommcndation for a $4,000 appropria-
ton, made by Secretary MacVeagh
Tuesday, fails OF approval by Con-
gress. All the trouble springs from the
exhaustion of the printing and binding
fund for the marine hospital and pub
lie health service. Reports have been
held IN on all these foes to health and
the government cannot meet the de-
mands for the information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
A NEW AGREEMENT
Between Boston & Maine and Engin'
GERS Is Mutually Satisfactory.

Boston. April ga new agreement
affecting the locomotive engineers on
the entire Boston & Maine system.
some 1850 employees. has been entered
into by the officials of the road and
the mems union, satisfactory to all
parties. according to an announcement
made tonight. The engineers made
o requests for increases in wages. but
asked a readjustment OF the mems
working schedules.
Nothing was given out as to the de-
tails of the agreement. it being stated
that the schedule were technical and
of little general interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

Following the autopsy upon the body
of Michael Riley of Mantle, r. l.. held
Tuesday by Medical Examiner Fl. f.
Rouse, the stomach and brain were
sent to, Professor Whitney Of the Har-
ward Medical School for analysis. DR..
Rouse stated that he was unable to de-
termine the exact cause of death. Riley
died Monday. The night before he
had drank some whiskey and it is ex-
pected the beverage contained wood
alcohol. His was the 14th death with
in a short time in the vicinity, in
which wood alcohol has been suspect
ed of having a part. The autopsy
showed that the organs of the dead
man were in a healthy condition.
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TEMPORARY INJUNCTION,
Issued Restraining Women Strikers
From Interference.

New York. April pa temporary in
junction was issued in the supreme
court today restraining women strik-
ers, members of the International La
dies Garment Workers Union, from
interfering with the business of a
West 33d street firm, which manufac-
lures women's cloaks and suits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

Sir william Van Morne has resigned
as chairman Of the board Of directors
of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The
position, he explains, is merely nom
inal one and has led to confusion. as
in Great Britain the chairman Of the
board is really the active head Of the
company. He will retain his seat on the
board.