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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
PRESIDENT TAFT
Expresses Prayer That Injuries infiiet
+. ed May Not Be Serious.

. New York. Aug 9.-The following
telegram was received at City hall this
afternoon from President Taft at
Beverly:
Hon. w. ]. Gaynor:
II am greatly shocked to hear of the
outrageous assault upon you. I am
very glad to hear that the wound in
flicted upon you is not serious. I earn
estly hope and pray your recovery may
be rapid.
(Signed) civilian H. TAFT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
DISCUSS RURAL PROBLEMS.
Mass. Agricultural College Holds Sum
mer School.

Amherst, Mass, Aug. 9.-For the pur-
pose of discussing rural problems con-
ference of agricultural educators and ru-
raj social workers opened here today in
connection with the summer school of
the Massachusetts, Agricultural College.
Prominent workers in the study of agri-
culture throughout New England were
among the workers at today's meeting.
The general topic at the opening session
Of the conference was Agricultural Or
ganization." This session was divided
into six sectional meetings at which the
subject was discussed in its different
phases The visitors also inspected the
College farm this forenoon.
Another meeting was held this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS.
Colorado Legislature Expresses Itself
On Attempt to Assassinate Gaynor.

Denver, Col. Aug. 9.-The Senate
and House Of the Colorado Legislature.
which convened in extra session today,
unanimously adopted a resolution ex-
pressing horror at the attempted as
sassination of Mayor Gaynor of New
York The resolution was telegra phed
to New York. 1t read;
eve cannot express in language suf-
ficiently strong our condemnation of
this crime against popular govern
ment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
A FALSE ALARM.
Officers Think They See Restelli at
Sydney, N. s.

Sydney. n. s., Aug. "A man re-
sembling Luigi Restelli. wanted in
Quincy. Mass, for murder. stepped off
the train from Truro today and was
foilC we'd to North Sydney by Consta
BILE Mcdonald The suspects actions
were very suspicious and the officer
thought he had the murderer in his
grasp. When a photograph was pro-
ducei it soon became evident that the
man was not RestelIi. The suspect was
closely questioned and his answers
were evasive. No arrest was made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
DO YOU WANT 4 sHF.sUpPoa1l
OCCUPATION

THAT WILL BE BOTH PLEASANT
PROFITABLE1 We need an enerSstic wos
represent us In your locality; one Who ca
women who buy god dress matefials.
No house to house canvsssins.
free to our representatives an elaborate :. r.
line Of exclusive patterns In Impcfted
nestle Dress Goods and Wash Fabrics
cannot be found outside Of the largest ~. ~
City stores. The wide range Of collections
dependabi1ity Of the goods ensufe the
patronage Of your customers and on aa
guarantee Of satisfactiou on '.MadA 70
skirta makes It easy to set orders -
territory given. Write TO-DAY for ssn
detailed information. THE WIN. ,. y. s.s ~
CO.. Importers and Jobbers Of Fine ~;
rics, 29.33 East 10th Street, New Yosx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
CATHOLICS PROTEST
At What They Term Government {
Abuses at San Sebastian.

San Sebastian. Aug. 9.-Ten Catholic
senators and deputies today telegraph
ed Premier Canalejas, protesting
against what they described as the
governments violence and abuses to-
wards the Catholics who desired ito
participate in the magnificent move
ment in protestation against the gov
ernnents antiCatholic policy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
MADRID HOPEFUL.
Prietro Says Vatican Is Likely to Re.
sumo Negotiations.

Paris. Aug. 9.-The Echo de Paris TODAY
prints from its correspondent at Madrid
an optimistic interview with Garcia Prize
tro, the Spanish minister of foreign af-
fairs. in which the latter intimates that
the Vatican is likely to abandon it's pres
ent attitude and resume negotiations
with Spain for the revisions of the con-
cordat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
UNCLE SAM PROTESTS.
Soldiers Of Madriz Invade Amsris
Property in Nicaragua.

Washington, Aug. 8.-Invasion Of An
lean property in Nicaragua by scl6u
of Madriz has called forth formal n
test from the United States. The shn
ton of the Madriz government is pfsts
rious.
The Madriz soldiers have been inssd
the property of Americans. impress
laborers and appropriating proyidsl
again, according to the state departnu
advices received from Consular Agent
Savigny at Matagalpa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
WILL VISIT TAFT.
City Fiscal Experts to Discuss Econ
omy Plans With President.

Beverly. Mass, Aug 9.--President Taft
has devised plan for dividing his work
and play during the REMAINDER of his va
cation period. Heretofore he has mixed
the two indiscriminately. Today 1t was
announced THAT In the future he will re-
ceive visitors by appointments on Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays. reserving
the other days of the week for recreation
and seclusion with his family.
The administrations economy plans
are occupying a good deal of the Presi-
dents time just now and he has invited
a number of city fiscal experts to come
to Beverly for conferences. Among these
are: W. H. Wilson. city controller of
Chicago: Elton II. Lower of the Chicago
civil service commission: Secretary Filey
of the Boston finance committee, and Ar
thur Young. who Is now working as an
expert in the treasury department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Regret In England.

London. Aug. 9.-The<attempt made
today to assassinate William j. Gay
nor. whose administration as mayor
of New York has been watched with
interest in England, called forth many
expressions of regret from British
pnblic men. Among Americans who
are passing their summer holidays in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

Proposed advances in the freight
rate on livestock of ~ cents a hun
dred pounds between Missouri river
and Mississippi river points, which
were to have become effective Aug. Is.
viii be suspended, pending an inquiry
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion into the rcasonabloness If tho
increases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
ALPHoNso IS PLEASED.
King Satisfied That Canalejas Avoided
Trouble.

Madrid, Aug. 9.-King Alfonso, who
is visiting in England. today tele-
graphed Premier Canalejas expressing
His Majesty's satisfaction that trouble
at San Sebastian on Sunday had been
avoided.
Arrangements are being made for a
big anti-government demonstration at
Murcia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Mitchell Thanks President.

Beverly. Mass. Aug Sin response
to his telegram to Mayor Gaynor to-
day, the President tonight received the
following message from Acting Mayor
Mitchell of New York: II thank you
for your kind message. Surgeons re-
port condition very hopeful after ex-
animation. Mayor is conscious and
resting quietly"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Police Com. Baker Hurrys Home.

Rutland. VT, Aug. 9.-Police Com
missioner W. F. Baker of New York
City was at his summer camp here to-
day when the news reached him of the
attempted assassination of Mayor
Gaynor. He Immediately started for
New York in his automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Five boy fugitives from the ~.
York State Industrial school are ben
hunted in the suburbs bv officials -
Keepers as the result of an cutbsss,
OF IL boys at midnight Monday NJ
SIX ct the II were captured within :
hour but the ringleaders got away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Flood In Caucasus.

London, Aug. 10.-A ST. Petersbms
dispatch to the Times says that ms
village Of Bashghanink, in the Caa,
casus, was overwhelmed by a flood =
midnight. which swept away Nv
houses with their inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Weisse of Richmond
May Be Restelli

Quincy, Mass. Aug. 9.-Chief of Po-
lice Burrell tonight received a telegram
signed Michael McGrath. chief of po-
lice" announcing the arrest of man
believed to be Luigi Restelli. the much
sought murderer, at North Sydney, c.
e. The telegram read:
Have arrested suspect who answers
description of Restelli Wire full de-
scription and will, make thorough ex-
animation Found on him revolver and
cartridges" Chief Burrell immediate
ly wired a complete description of Rec
tell.
North Sydney, N. s., Aug. 9.-Aa he
boarded the steamer Bruce for New
foundland man resembling Luigi Res
tell, the Quincy. Mass, murderer, was
arrested. He had a loaded revolver in
his pocket and two boxes of cartridges
The suspects claims to be Weisse of
Richmond. In his pockets were found
several slips of paper with the words
e. Weisse. 6O4 Williams Avenue" He
will be held until the Quincy, Mass,
authorities are heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Lowell. Mass, Aug. s.--The ne.
balloon Boston made its maiden ascs'
at 11.45 tonight with j. Walter F1ae'
Of Worcester as pilot. and Jay 3. Ps1'
ton of Boston as passenger. The Di'
loon was carried in an northeasta'
direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
ResteIli Minus Toe.

Quincy. Mass. Aug. Sin the descrip-
ton of Restelli which Chief of Police
Burrell wired to North Sydney tonight he
said that Restelli is minus toe of his
left foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Life in the Balance

The right remedy at the critical moment
Tho old reliable family medicine-"L. F."
Atwood's Medicine ts unsurpassed asa regu.
htOr and corrector of the stomach, liver and
bowels. 1t is an unfailing cure for eonstipa-
ton, indigestion, dyspepsia and biliousness.
East Corinth, Ne.
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Tho large red letters-"L. F." are on the
bottle. At your dealcr's-35 cts.
= Write for abeeal ample to
THE ~ -" MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

John Spragre, As years old. of Frank
fcrt, who attempted suicide by firing a
22-calibre bullet into his head Sunday.
July 81, died Monday morning in the
hospital at Bangor. He did not regain
consciousness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
q AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Miss Flora Kirk of Chelsea returned
to her home Monday after passing q
week at Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

London the news came as q great
shock. .4E.,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Brother Weeps on Hearing News.

Brother WeePs on Hearing NeWss
Springfield. Ohio, Aug. S.--Mayor
Gaynors brother, Thomas L. Gaynor,
went bitterly today when he was told
of the shooting of the mayor.
II can't say whether l Will go to
New York or not 1t all depends upon
my brothers condition. said Mr..
GaynOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Boston. Mayor says It Is Shock.

Boston, Aug. 9-Mayor John F.
Fitzgerald said today:
THE news of the attempted assas-
sination of Mayor Gaynor sends
shock throughout the civilized world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Mrs. Vingut. Mayor Gaynors daughter.
who was recently married. was almost in
a. state of collapse when she reached the
hospital
Shortly after Mrs. Vingut arrived. Gal
lagher was brought by the police to the
hospital to have him identified by his vic
TIM as the police had heard that the
mayor was in n dying condition. Com
missioner Edwards and other officials
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
Two Campers Chased
for Holding Up Mail

he occupation novehsr
that he positively holds official relations with the pound master OF OAK
Whitaker
of might have Inundated or excited less
genial author.
When
Mount D1aolo Inc
hodu of they broke
the their backs and hut the nome
Walnut nad oen
four days other comforts OF hom and they looked
Rhy the purchase tobacco and Bread and the store
asked queuons whn
they their leave that they should walk
had disappeG
keeper working his phone ranhcay
Office Oakland IN
Oakland headed While
Oakland hours the
walking
road fact Whitaker and the doctor had turned OFT
did
barely euded robbers of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
Doctor
HadIey's Plan
of Government

ID Isl i
Others would reply that absurdy all systems of popular
and the rule of majority ideal government
should be administered with knowledge passion
neither OF these conditions be wholly fulfilled rule
pure democracy We doubt if they could be fulfilled
form of government.
Doctor Hadey all difficult complicated matters of dis
e decided in the light of science and
from personality II the human equation eliminated the
sum- then government by experts would be ideal ancient
question ecurs IN somewhat altered orm Who will
the eperts Modern experience tells expert testimony
contested matters has become byword for perjury
scientific requirement have shown themselves
the oorrupng power OF other class of citizens
Let US take for example, the pending question currency
for which assured where knowledge should
come play Yet the determination of this question distracted
and confused by the apparent meddng private interests seek
ing the advantage Powerful interests the
control OF the national system by bank they
make strong backed by food of expert opinion the
working for the aggrandizement of powerful group
background. We do know.
Experts good bad Indifferent public poor
Judge of their qualifications Indeed competent Judge
them who himself the special Roughly
speaking make judgment by results The
commerce commissioners for example, may be regarded
experts railroad regulation The public has the fullest
their judgment but these mortal and their
places be filled the of by
OF quite different character If always getting the
right kind OF experts might safely govern
hem but until that obtained must
be said by the popular whether guided by intelligence
otherwise.
There easy road to good government must
always be much stumbling by the wayde vagran
IN the woods OF doubt perpeiy and ignorance if you will
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
RSONS IN THE NEWS

MAJOR WILLIAM g. GAMBRILL, paymaster's
department. U. s. army, has been ordered to
go to the Philippines in the transport leaving
this port for the islands, August 5. He win
go to be chief paymaster Of the department
of NIindanao. Gambrill is nephew OF Sen
ator German of Maryland. He win be accom-
panied by his young bride. to whom he
married only a few weeks since.
party of lumbermen made up Of r. F. Lytle.
A. L. Paine. n. ]. Blagen, A. S. Coats and
Ross W. Smith OF Hoduism. v. S. Grain of
Raymond and F. @. Shoemaker OF South Bend
are holding conference at the ST. Francis rel
ative to the timber business and will be here
for several days
G, K. MCINTOSH, vice president Of the San
Francisco National bank. returned yesterday
from a three weeks visit to the east Me-
Iutosh attended the meeting Of the executive
council of the American bankers association
at Atlantic City during his stay.
G. w. BURKE of Los Angeles. W. NJ Smith Of
Stockton and NJ. j. Gardner OF Stockton make
up a group Of recent arrivals at the Manx.
JOSEPH DEERING, wine agent. returned from
New York yesterday with Mrs. Deering and
took apartments at the ST. Francis.
G. ALEXANDER WRIGHT, an architect OF this
city, left yesterday for Seattle and Vancouver
where his firm has business on hand
MARK MCCONNELL, a fruit packer Of Santa
Rosa. and George X. Coleman. merchant OF
Eureka, are guests at the Stewart.
GEORGE C. SNYDER, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs r.
H. Claiming of New York have apartments
at the Fairmont.
W. r. RUST, who is interested in a smelter at
Tacoma, is in town business and is staying
at the Palace.
JAMES sHEEDY, fruit grower of watsonvilie.
is at the st. Francis. He reports the largest
crop in years.
G. W. FUTILE, banker of colasa. is guest
at the Palace.
LOUIS BECK. merchant of Liysrmore. is at
the Dale
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

ALDEN ANDERSON, superintendent OF hanks.
who has been In the southern part OF tho
state for several weeks, will return this
morning
BISHOP ". H. MoRELAND Of the Eei.eo,,i
diocese Of Sacramento. is registered at the
St. Francis.
R. W. SEARS, an attorney Of Chicago. in visit.
ing this city with Mrs. Sears and is at tha
ST. Francis.
GEORGE W. NICHOLS. an iron nauufaetur.r "a
Cleveland, is at the Palace with Mrs. Nichols.
s. z. TOWNSEND. banker Of this city. and
Mrs. Townsend are staying at the Turpiu.
W. s. PINNNG. businessman Of Martinez.
and Mrs Pinnins are at the NOrmaadis.
DIR. eoRHAM BACON and family OF New York
have apartments at the st. Francis.
WARREN NJ. JOHN. postmaster OF San Lris
OoispO. is staying at the Argonaut.
W. J. BURNS, a commission merchant Of Port.
land is registered at the Fairmont.
D. r c. BROWN, mining man OF Aspen, Colo.
is at the Palace with Mrs. Brown. ~o''
6. H. TAYLOR. banker Of Reno. is among
the recent arrivals at the PalaHe.
J. Z. TERRY, who has large lumber interests.
Is at the Palace with Mrs. Terry.
a. c. SNYDER. merchant Of Santa Cruz. Ia
registered at the Argonaut.
PROF. j. u. sTTLLMAN OF Leland ssansora ,ni-
versity Is at the Stanford
T. D. SIMMONS wholesale hardware ss.,s- "a
ST. Louis. Is at the Dale.
E. R. HALBoURN. businessman ~ So.
mento is at the Turpin.
LUXE MCDONALD, a mining man Of Rsds,n. 3.
at the Stanford.
at the Stewart
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
| Drawing the
| Teeth of a
Good Bill

election which its whole membership
dare defeat the BILL but the politicians had hopes
These hopes rested the senate where machine notics
better treched and the members less dependent popular
sentiment Inc senate surely would do something
contributors to get their
back twice in the shape of special legislation in their own
Well the senate Or rather the elections
something done this direction not quite the
kill the bill outright but that the publication Of
campaign contributions expenditures shall be DELAYED until after
election AS the mischief would b that time the publicity
might about weH be omitted altogether
10 very considerable extent contributions
the election OF congressman have better than brbes
paid III advance to special legislation.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
Some
Novel Aspects
of Economy

did not do might readily have his hearers
who had experience with the senatorial roller
Now appears that the appropriations bigger
before and the few that have been
only made the for greater
other directions Washington dispatch describes situation
There decrease Of s5OooOoo army appropriation;
S20O00O0
S6OO
o0O0
negatyed by such than s220ooooo and
what
judicial service and almost hall million dollars for the agricultural
nothing
$2O0OO0O $l5J0O0.000 for public buildings.
AS matter of business
dit tuTes has not received very much serious attention President TAFT
expenses and he has no doubt done all chief could do
about much needed A in
been sincere in their efforts bring about the transaction
received the attention from congress it deserved
We would not joke such solemn subject but in spirit
of serious admiration for Senator Ad conception
pertinent call attention the appropriation $4,000 in
cuded in the and abor bill harbor of refuge al
Great Salt pond in the senator's home state This project
first mooted 1868 and has repeatedly condemned
waste OF by the engineer corps
astonishing vitality and possibly does find its place the
of economies by which the from Rhode would
$300000O00 year.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

general commonpaces of special bearing the The
question by Brandeis apparently will
like matter of simple justice that charges
should be opportunity examine the against
Nor does the question imply Bnge pretends trumped
made against CLAWS. Why should
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
Writer WeaVeS Plots
While Watching Cows


WhHe Watching COWS hills. When
working roads and paths and
discovered
of
houeholdrs hills found
tackig
Often
housewife would the her of her he drew
He could understand why his peaceful excited atn
and o told him.
the authors had hear and he heard The other
evening he home and asked his father:
Daddy, do down salary from the city of Oknd?
Il do Why?'
you poundman's way
Il Why"
ordinance prohibits
loose grazing of sock?'
O Young what in heavens driving
WELL daddy replied
the hills think the poundnans locate
with h longer than the law allows, and they
you'll be load of
coat rom a shotgun"
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

Pardon me, Governor" began the
interviewer, Il
Certainly. certainly" replied the
Tennessee executive, reaching for
blank. What are you guilty of?,-
Philadelphia Public. Ledger
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

If silence is really golden DR.. Cook
is amassing fortune.-Florida Times
Union.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
The lnsiIer

Tells how novelist and physician mistaken Tor tram
robbers and pursued by two in autos ana tne a
thor has since been taken for pound master
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

There is this real danger in the Hal
ley comet-it may bring the HALEY hat.
Atlanta Journal
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

We notice no rumors of Uncle Joe
and Aldrich hurrying to Europe TO
meet Roosevelt.-Atlanta Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
Student Shows His
Skill as Book Keeper

the rounds of the clubs spends
not o his
college until recently the father found advisable
What do with
ritab1y
The could give a satisfactory
books You'll be unless
The lad promised week by his father
small
The entries brief
MAY 1910-Receved 'front.' $500
Nav 2, Spentit"
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
New Book Deals With
a Portion of Mexico

New Book Deals With herman Waker Is engaged upon another
novel having n Mexico.
dFoTHoH VI splendid which
err has perhaps opened the of the author the fact
Planter have
OF
Mexico this refined people than
Whitaker Mexico
is
When The Planter"
president Mexico
failed wholly
indicate shrewd
while condemns which
the indspuabe
the least
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

tate OF the measure in the senate. The bill is
exceedingly unpopular with the politicians
who have been hoping that the senate would
pluck up courage to kill it or at least draw its
teeth The house being on the eve Of an
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
| A Municipal
! Censorship
| of the Drama

and might be expected the
mill to stall oft police interference But the
for his whip and found the municipal licensing power Police
commissioner Baker word to the lessees
the nueon he could not interfere with the performance he could
and would revoke the heates license
was approved by the mayor in the following letter:
Your report has been communicated your
the license which had
expired and thereby closing the
Please do the
false and of
newspapers, and want to drop them. -
The essees say that they will in the courts the vadt,
of this indirect method of discipline may be that the law will
declare that the mayor has such power.
There doubt that er,ro,.d
would be useful extension of the police powers of cities AT the
time not lose sight of the that it might be sef
for of oppression for the suppression of onnon
to crafty caprice the power were limited to the sun
preston ndcency that might the needs of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

trust not only controls the supply derived from
the ocean, but has extended its grasp to take
in the fish caught in the rivers of the state
The Grass Valley Union calls attention to a
recent exposure of the methods employed by
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

interesting question relative to municipal censorship of
~ the drama raised by the Gaynor of New
York who matter