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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05

thereby greatly injuring myself finan-
cially, politically and socially, and
bringing upon my family undesirable
notoriety and sorrow. | determined
that the only thing | could do and re-
tain my own self-respect, was to speak
the truth whatever the cost. That |
your votes, have certified thereto.
Il do not seek to excuse nor do
ask you or others to excuse the part
which / took in the transaction of 1901
which you have had under investiga-
ton. The one great SorroWful regret
of my brother was that he had sub
mitted to the demand of the worst
gang OF plunderers that ever infested
this or any other capitol. My wrong.
and for it have always been ashamed
and sincerely sorry, in standing by and
permitting the thing to be done instead
of then there denouncing it.
notwithstanding the fact that the
policy of the state is that the bribe-
giver VINO by mis- evidence assists in
uncovcring ard proving the offence
ought not he punished and notWith-
standing the fact | have made full
DISCLOSURE of the transaction, | am in
formed that it is now proposed by some
of your members to appoint a commit
tee which snail prepare and present to
this body charges against me and that
Il trial of such charges is now proposed
to he had and an attempt made to ex-
pei me as a member of this body.
Il have no desire to remain a MEM
Der of this Legislative body if my pres
ence is to give offence to any of it's
members. | realize my usefulness to
isiature is at an end. Needed lcgisla-
ton ought not to be longer DELAYED and
so | am going to voluntarily surrender
my office.
at all times and in all things tried to
do my duty as | have seen. I am sure
that in what | have done in connec-
ton with the investigation which has
duty which owed my party and to tho
people of this state. and that | have
been true to myself"
Senator Conns resolution providing
for the appointment of a committee to
prepare charges against Senator Con
ger vas to have been considered by
the Senate judiciary committee tomor-
row and Conger had asked for a hear
ing. His resignation tonight marks the
end of the bribery scandal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
THE vATicAN'S STORY.

Rome. April 4.--Now that Mr.. Roose-
welt has made public the documents
which the Vatican had considered con-
iidential, Cardinal Merry del Val, Papal
secretary of state. wishes the entire
history of the negotiations for the au-
diencc which the former President
sought of Pope Plus X to be known.
Cardinal Merry del Val is credited
with the responsibility for the Vati-
cans part in. the matter and the fol-
lowing may be accepted as his version:
Following the exchanges between
Monsignor Kennedy and American Am
bassador Loishman and Mr.. Roose-
velt's decision not to be presented I'M
der the terms imposed. John Callan
O'Ioughlin, who was assistant secre-
tary OF state in 1909 and a personal
friend of Mr.. Roosevelt called upon
Cardinal Merry del Val, bearing an in
PRODUCTION from Monsignor Falconio.
Apostolic delegate in the United
States. Immediately after being intro
duced to the presence of the cardinal,
Mr.. O'Loughln said: II do not come
in the name of Mr.. Roosevelt but on
ny own account as an American Cath
olic"
cardinal Merry del Val said:
Then what are we here for? 1t is
useless to discuss the matter. If you
do not represent Mr.. Roosevelt, you
cannot make any arrangements or
speak for him."
Mr.. O'Loughlin replied:
What consider important Is to tell
your emiuence that if the two des-
patches sent by Mr.. Kennedy are re-
tracted l can assure you that Mr..
Roosevelt will accept an audience"
Cardinal Merry del Val said:
II will not discuss Mr. Roosevelt's
rights but give me confidential assur-
rance that. de facto. Mr.. Roosevelt
will not go to the Methodists and the
audience will occur"
Mr.. O'Loughlin refused to give this
assurance. The cardinal then added:
Mr.. Roosevelt is free to go to the
MethodiStS and do whatever he chooses
but the Pontiff is certainly free not to
receive a man who would claim the
right to insult him on the day after
having been received by him, or per-
haDs on the same day, as according to
your statement he may leave Rome on
the same day of the Papal audience.
thus having only between noon and
evening Tuesday in which to see the
Methodists.
1T is of little consequence whether
he is a Catholic, Protestant, Isarelite
or Buddhist All religious persons
merit the same esteem. The important
thing is to be honest and sincere. SO
far as the form Of belief Is concerned.
l believe that all honest people will be
always on good terms with God"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
LEGAL OBSTACLE
May Halt Path Of Pitts
burg Prosecution
Foreman Of Grand Jury Not
Allegheny County EIeetor.
Fire Underwriters Used $4,000 to
Defeat the Grady Bill.

Pittshurg. April 4-William j. Bren-
man, an attorney representing several
councilmen whose cases were called for
trial today, Set up a legal OBSTACLE in
the path of the prosecution, which, I'M
less removed by the courts decision to-
morrow may mean halt IN the pro-
ceedings and neceSsitate a new begin
ming. Brennan filed d motion that the
81 Indictments against present and
former councilmen on charge of cor
ruption be Quashcd on the ground that
the foreman of the grand jury, Harris
Nesbit, president of the Bank of Pitts
burg is not an elector of Allegheny
county and therefore is not eligible to
serve as he has as foreman of the in
dieting Jury
Attorney Brennan argued that Mr..
Nesbit was recently a national bank
examiner with Il legal residence in
Washington, ID. =. He was, Brennan
commended. the most active member of
the grand jury and used information
which he obtained rs bank examiner
to indict defendants in order that the
Bank of Pittshurg might benefit
Judge r. s. Fraser took the motion
to quash the indictments under consid-
Grafton and will give his decision to-
morrow.
The grand jury today was still in ses-
sion seeking the man ''higher up and
District Attorney William A. Blakeley
was in New York seeking to trace the
transfer of $45 600 to Stewart at the
Hotel Imperial in that city. two years
ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
Made in Connection With
Alleged ''Bucketing.'
Department Of Justice Begins
Crusade in Washington.
New York Man Appears Voluntarily
And Furnishes Bail.

Washington, April 4.-Twenty-th three
arrests of persons indicted in connec-
ton with the operations of bucket
shops in the District of Columbia last
Saturday have been made through the
instrumentality of the department OF
Justice. Assurances have been given
that two other defendants will sur
render in this jurisdiction tomorrow
Four persons yet remain to be appre-
hended, their names according to the
department of justice. being William
II. Lillis. Edward S. Boggs and Robert
A. Guy at New York and Joseph Gas
kins at Baltimore. The officials say
they have no doubt these persons VIII
be arrested within short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. April 4.-There have
been general showers over the North
ern district from the Mississippi val
ley eastward, except in northern New
England. It is warmer with tempera
lures from II to q degrees above The
seasonal average from the Mississippi
valley eastward The weather viii be
unsettled Tuesday from the Missis
sippi valley eastward. and showers
will continue Wednesday III the At
lantic states. It will be cooler Wedncs-
day in the Atlantic states. The winds
along the New England coast Will be
moderate south; middle Atlantic
coast. light to moderate south t"
southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
ITO THE LAST DITCH"
Philadelphia Broker Says the Prosecu'
ton Will Be Fought Strenuously.

Philadelphia. Pa. April 4.-The con-
solidated stock exchange of Phiiadei-
pha, some of whose members were ar
rested on Saturday on charge OF con-
spiracy in connection with the crusade
against alleged bucketshops in the DIS
trict of Columbia. was open for busi-
ness as usual today.
George G.. Turner, one of the m
dicted men, said today that counsel
had advised the exchange that it had
a legal right to open and do business
He added that the prosecution brought
against himself and others for their
connection with broker offices doing
business in Washington would be
fought ito the last ditch"
The Philadelphia office of E. S. Boggs
& Co. one of the firms indicted. was
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
SHARP CRITICISM.
The Rome Messagero Says the Pope
Advisers Have BIundered.

Rome. April A. the news that former
President Roosevelt had abandoned his
proposed visit to the Vatican reached the
morning papers very late, but made a
deep impression However, the Messa-
zero. an ant-clerical organ. alone com
ments editorially upon the matter. This
paper says:
when the news was spread 1t was
received with incredibly. many re-
garding it as a malicious fabrication of
the ener les of the Catholic church,
but when confirmed it produced COM
ment disastrous to the Vatican. Men
of every religion daily visit the Pope
without first giving the itinerary of the
church which they intend to visit.
Why should the Vatican require Mr..
Roosevelt to ignore the churches Of his
own religion during his short stay in
Rome? The incident will not add to
the diplomatic fame of the Pope's adj
visers.
Mr. Roosevelt as the head OF the
great American republic, followed the
principle enunciated by Premier Luz
zatti: "A free church under sovereign
state"
The Messagaro places the respohsi-
bility for what it terms "blunder on
the Pope's encourage. continuing:
For 1t was blunder to ask certi-
ficate of acceptability from man H.
lustrious everywhere for his intelli-
gence and the nobleness Of his life.
The liberty which Mr.. Roosevelt Is de-
Tending for all he could not renonnce
for himself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
INTO DRY COLUMN.
Five Massachusetts, Towns reverse
Pluraities on License Question.

Boston, April Ain five MASSACHUSETTS
towns today pluralities on the license
question We're reversed by the April town
elections. Spencer was the largest town
to flop changing from wet to dry for
the first time in 10 years by vote OF
74S no to So yes. Last year the license
advocates had a plurality of % Chari-
ton and Shutesbury also went into the
dry column.
Against these gains by the no forces
may be set the loss of oxford and North
Brookfeld. the latter of which went for
license for the first time in its history.
changing a plurality of Is for no into one
of 40 for yes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
Republicans Sweep
The City of Calais.

Calais, Me-. April 4.-As a result of
today's election, the Republicans for
the next year will have complete con-
troll of municipal affairs, every ward
having been carried by their candi-
dates Mayor William J. Fowler. Rep.
was reelected, defeating his Demo-
cratic opponent, James Carran. by 800
to 252
Except for a turnover in Ward 8,
which went Republican for the first
time in years. the election was rather
tame one. The new council will be
made up of Henry B. Colson, James s.
McCrea, Walter K. Murchie, John M.
Thomas, Wilfred l.. Eaton. DIR. c. w.
Grant and Walter p. Elliott. all OF
whom have the title of aldermen. AL
dermen. Colson, McCrea, Eaton and
Elliott were members Of the city coun-
Gil last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
Unlimited Cordially Shown Former Chief Of Great.
est Nation on Earth...Cardna| Merry del Val
Gives His Side Of Vatican Incident. meth.
odists Deny Combating the Pope.
ATTITUDE OF METHoDIsTs.

St, Paul, April 4.-Archibishop Ire
land, after reading the report from
Rome concerning tie Roosevelt Vati-
can incident. made the following state
ment to the Associated Press
The Methodist propaganda in Rome
is so vile, so calumnious in it's
assaults upon the Catholic faith. so
dishonest in it's methods to win prose-
iytes. that the Holy Father. the SUI
premc guardian of the faith, is com
PEELED by the vital principles of his
nigh office, to avert at all cost, the
slightest movement on his part That
might directly or Indirectly be inter-
preted as abetting the propaganda. or
approving. even by implication, it's
purposes and tactics.
1t is as clear as monday to those
who know the facts in connection with
the Methodist Roman propaganda.
that any man. however otherwise wor-
thy and ilIustrious, giving or likely to
give public recognition of any kinn to
its work, even to its existence. coulo
not be received by the Holy Father
Washington, April 4.-Sharply criti-
"
church in Rome as insulting agitation
and offensive proselytism.' Mgr. Fal-
COMO. Papal delegate to the United
States today commented upon the
Roosevelt incident with the Vatican.
Mgr. Falconio said:
ON the case of Colonel Roosevelt as
Of Mr. Fairbanks it was not at all q
question of religion but of the SELF
respect and dignity of the Apostolic See
after al that has been said. it is I'M
necessary to insist that the insulting as-
itation and offensive proselytism of the
Methodists constitute a real warfare
against the Holy Father and the Catholic
religion.
The circumstances that in Rome the
lMethodists have organized themselves as
an anti-Vatican party makes 1t mpos-
sble for the Holy Father to recognize
them in any way, much less to strengthen
them in the eyes of the Catholics OF
italy. 1t is extremely unpleasant, to say
the least, that this violent situation
should have become public on the oc-
casion of the visit to Rome of distin.
guished American citizens. However
neither the Holy Father nor the cardina
secretary of state is to blame"
Pittsburg Pa. April 4.-The Rev
Frederick H. Wright. who was pastor OF
the American Methodist church in Rome
from 1900 to 1906 and superintendent OF
mission work in southern Italy for sew
eral years. said tonight that the attitude
of the Methodist missions in Italy had
never been combatant of Catholism
I'VE would not" he asked leave to
say through the press, lift a finger to
convert a devout Catholic to Protestant
ism.
1.-THE basis of the trouble Is in the fact
tat the Methodist church is doing things
in Italy-is progressing. But we have no
quarrel with the good man on the Tiber;
we wish him Godspeed for all that Is
for the uplifting of Italy and we also
help him in the great work. even though
it may not be expected of an American
citizen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
Senator benn Conger Declares Thai
AS Result Of Aids Bribery Charge
His Usefulness as Legislator Is
Ended---S No Excuse,

Albany. n. Y, April Arising to a
question of personal privileges in the
Senate tonight Senator Benn Conger,
after reading a statement in which he
declared he fully realized that as a
result of the Aids bribery charge his
usefulness as a legislator was at an
end, handed his resignation to Lieut..
Gov. White, a duplicate of which he
later filed with the secretary of state
With ashen face and trembling hand.
Senator lothian p. Aids accuser read
from d typewriter statement giving
his reasons for severing his official
connection with the Senate. When he
had finished he sent his resignation to
the desk and quickly left the chamber
Senator Conger said he sought no
excuse for the part he took in the
bribery transaction of 1901, 1.-The one
grand sorrowful regret of my brother
he said, was that he had submitted to
the demand of the worst gang of plum
derers that ever infested this or any
other Capitol"
Congers statement in part follows:
on Jan. a, last. in a private confer
ence where the qualifications of EX-
Senator Aids for the position OF Re
publican leader of the Senate were be-
ing considered, | was asked to declare
my position. / replied that | would not
and could not vote for him because L
had personal knowledge that he was
morally unfit for the place. | told them
in confidence what | as a witness on
the stand, have since then told you.
namely that I personally knew that in
1901, when Republican leader In the
Assembly he had held up and demand
ed of the bridge companies and had
received from them the sum of $1,000
to influence his official action, and that
did not propose by any act of mine,
to place him again in a position where
he could levy blackmail on the bust
ness interests of this state.
1t appears that this statement be-
came known to Mr.. Aids on the fol-
lowing morning. ON Jan. 10. on this
floor, he denied the truth of those
statements and demanded an inveSti-
CATION thereof. Thereupon, this body
ordered an investigation Of the matter
and called upon me to present the
charge to the Senate and to make good
by proof in public, the statements
which 7 had made in private.
So the alternative was presented to
me of becoming a liar and thereby re-
manning a member of this body in good
standing, or of speaking the truth, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
At LIvERMORE FALLS.
Hundred Striking Papermakers
Attend Mass Meeting.

liyermore Falls. Me-, April 4.-"rhis
bile can be quickly settled if the
irrational Paper Co. will agree to
b with u.s. j. r. Carey. president
|he United Brotherhood of Paper
tes of America, told an audience
W. at mass meeting in a local
liter this evening. Most of the 40I
loyes now on strike at the local
Il Of the International Paper Co.,
present, together with many
be sympathiZers. Except for en-
aging the strikers. President
w visit apparently has left tho
bdcn unchanged.
! the paper mill additional strike
blers are being received daily. One
Aine was running today. and 9TH
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
bars JOURNAL CONTENTS.
Page Ono.

Page Ono.
ELEGRAPH-Rooseve the Honored
ft Of King of Italy-Cardinal Merry
Val Gives His Side of Vatican Incl
Methodists Deny Combating the
illegal Obstacle May Halt Path of
hburg observation-disclosures Car
Calais.
Page Two.
CAIi-Skowhegan, Pittsiield. Fair
oakland and Gardiner Local News.
Page Three.
CAL-Gardlner. Hallowell. National
and Winthrop Local News.
Page Four.
oRTlNG AND FINANCIAL-Boxing,
oa and Other Sports-The Markets.
Page Five.
LEGRAPH-Special Washington
Page Six.
lTORIAL-Editorial Topics-Maine
p-Press Comments.
Page Seven.
ASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
ana Female Wants-Real Estate and
siianeous For Sale-To Let-Business
"-kailroads and Steamboats,.
Page Eight.
s1EsGRAPH-Quiet Term Expected at
supreme Court at Bath-Winter
NY Between Portland and New York
Page Nine.
.ah AND STATE,-State House
"eai Estate Transfers-County
Page Ten.
AL-Augusta Local News.
Page Eleven.
ssrrApril Term of Supreme Court
ioday-Wedding Reception at
Axe rnhy Hall-The Dodge Concert
HI opera House-Local Briefs.
Page Twelve.
hEGRApH-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
BANGoR's SPECIAL ELECTION
Results in G. y. Fratzenberg, Demy
DEM, Carrying Ward 2 for Alderman.

Bangor, Me-, April 1.-The special
election for alderman in Ward to-
day, resulted in favor Of the Demo-
cratic candidate, George H. Kratzen-
berg, who polled 2s7, votes to 212 for
Horace A. Stone, Republican. At the
regular election on March IA the cam
didates were tied, receiving 266 votes
each. The board Of aldermen will be
composed of four Republicans and
three Democrats, a Democratic gain Of
two from last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
THE WEATHER.
SHOW ERS.

Washington, April 4.-F"recast for
New England; Showers Tuesday or
Tuesday night, and on Wednesday;
cooler Wednesday in west portion.
moderate south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY
At New York Fire Insurance Hearing
Who Paid Buckley?

New York. April Alive thousand dol
lars was spent in 1909 by the New York
Board of Fire Underwriters to crush the
so-called anticompany bill introduced in
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05
Boston Forecast.

Boston, April 4.-Forecast for Bos-
ten and vicinity: Tuesday unsettled
with local showers: Wednesday clear
ing weather. warmer; moderate south
to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-05

Now that the pure food law requires
the labels on coffee to tell the truth II u
noticed that about ono pound Of AGocha
is sold in New York where 50 pounds was
disposed Of before the law went Into
effect.
The Coconino sun., 1910-11-25
Cattle Growers Elect Officers

All officers of the Arizona Cattle Growers association were re-elect- ed for the ensuing year at the clos ing session of the association which was held at Phoenix Satur- day. The officers are;
 President, w. w. Cook, of Phoe- nix; first vice president, w. M. Riggs, of Dos Cabezas; second vice president, Fred Colter, of Springerville, Apache county; sec retary, Fred w. Wilson, of the University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station, treasurer, o. H. Christy of Phoenix.
 The president and executive com mittee were authorized to appoint a committee of 25 men to represent the cattle raising industry before the next legislature.
The Coconino sun., 1910-11-25
Kicked by a Horse

Walter LeBarron was kicked in the head by horse, in his fathers corral, Sunday afternoon, and was found some time later, by his father, in an unconscious condi- ton. A deep gash was cut over the right eye and two teeth were broken. His eye was so badly swollen that it was impossible to tell whether it was seriously in- jured or not.
The Coconino sun., 1910-11-25

Ed Walker, foreman of the Hart Cattle company, returned Monday from Los Angeles where he went to undergo an operation for ap- pendicitis. He left it in Los Angeles and brought back an ex- ceedingly sore side, but otherwise is doing we'll.
The Coconino sun., 1910-11-25
Fire Quickly Distinguished

J, D. Taylor's residence caught fire Sunday afternoon, from de- fective flue in the kitchen, and was discovered just in time to save the building. The fire de- partment was on hand quickly and prevented the flames from spread ing. The damage will amount to about SI5o.