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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
THE DoWAGER QUEEN.
Queen Alexandra in New Roie-Sue-
ceeded by Queen Victoria.

London, May 6-With the accession to
the British throne of the Prince and
Princess of Wales, Queen Alexandra be-
comes the Dowager Queen. the first the
Empire has had since the death in 1857 Of
William ", who was survived by Queen
Adelaide, princess of Saxe-Coburgh-
Meinngen.
Alexandra is princess of Denmark
the oldest daughter Of the late King
Christian TX. She was born Dec. /, 1874.
AS Dowager Queen she will receive an
annuity Of s35000O for her maintenance.
The new Queen is Victoria, only daugh-
ter of the late Francis. Duke of Tech.
She was born May &C. 1867, and married
Prince George, Duke of York, July 2.
1888 Six children-five sons and one
|daughter-bless the household of the new
monarchs. The eldest, Prince Edward
Albert, now the heir apparent to the
throne, is a manly lad, who will be 16
years old in June. At present he is serv-
ing as naval cadet. Prince Albert Fred
erick, the second son and heir presump-
tive, also is naval cadet. He is Is
years old. The other boys are Prince
Henry William, Prince George Edward
and Prince John Charles. The daughter
is Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Ma
ry. She was born in 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
ION THE GRILL"
Frequent Clashes Between Sec. Ball.
Iinger and Counsel Brandeis.

Washington, May 6.-Keeping Sec
rotary Ballinger ION the grill in the
4Ballinger- Pinchot inquiry throughout
the day, Attorney Brandeis, counsel
for L. R. CLAWS, caused a mild sensa-
ton today by strongly intimating that
the exoneration of Ballinger and the
dismissal of CLAWS by the President
was not the result of judicial weigh
ing Of the facts by President Taft in
person as has been generally supposed.
He indicated by his questions to Mr.
Ballinger that it would have been a
physical impossibility for the Pres
ident to digest the great mass of mat
ter bearing upon the Alaskan coal
oascs-making more than 800 pages in
the record in the week which elapsed
between the time he received it at
Beverly on Sept. last, and the max
ing public of his letter of exoneration
or Sept. 10. Furthermore, Mr.. Brandeis
called attention to the fact that the
week in question was crowded with
engagements for the President Clashes
between Mr.. Ballinger and his inquis-
itor were frequent. The morning ses-
sion was particularly lively in that re-
spect and at one stage Mr.. Ballinger
made dramatic appeal to the COM
mittee to protect him from 1.-The inso-
1ence of this man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
OBSERVED THE COMET.
Prof. Todd Has Fine View Of Haliey's
From q Balloon.

Amherst, Mass, May 6.-In his ascen-
sion in the balloon Massachusetts from
Pittsfeld to East HaddGm, Conn, early
today, Prof. David Todd Of Amherst
College observatory made several inter-
estng scientific observations and test
Ell two private inventions Of much par
ticular worth Prof. Todd said that he
made four sketches Of the tail Of the
comet. which he found to be of from Is
to 20 degrees iE length and curved at
the upward end and toward the north.
In the eastern and sOutherly skies Prof.
Todd saw more than a dozen meteors and
shooting stars, coming from the direction
of the tail Of the comet. He plotted the
courses of these and is of the opinion
that they did not originate in the comet S
tall THE display was a splendid one"
Prof. Todd says, land the world need
have no fear Of it's failure as a spec.
tacle"
Mrs. Todd mentioned tonight her expe-
rience of the morning, when sailing at ar
elevation of 1900 feet over East Man.
chester, Ct, the occupants of the bal.
loon heard rifle shot and she felt a rifle
ball whizz past her face. No persons in
the balloon were struck, nor was the
bag itself punctured by the shot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
SORROW IN EVERY HOME :
In Canada Says Prime Minister Sir
Wilfred Laurier.

Ottawa, May 6.-Word that King
Edward lad died reached Ottawa first
shortly after o'clock in the form OF
an Associated Press dispatch.
Within half an hour bells were toll
ing the announcement to the citizens
of the Canadian capital and express
sions of genuine sorrow were general
on all sides.
The official news did not reach the
governor General, Earl Grey. until
some hours later and an extra meeting
OF the cabinet was at once called at
Rideau hail and a proclamation was
issued proelaiming the death of KING
Edward and the accession of George
Y to the throne.
Earl Grey. in statement to the
press. declared that the British empire
and the civilized wcrld had lost a
great ruler and a great man through
the death of King Edward. who for
many years was one of the great pro-
meters of peace and of civilization
throughout the world Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, prime minister of Canada
said:
AS a peaeemaker and as a consti-
tutional monarch. King Edward had
| not an equal in modern times. In Can
ada there will be sorrow in every home
and none will feel the grief more deep
ly than the French of this country by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
OFF FoR BRUNSWICK.
v. of M. Baseball Team Left Bangor
At 8 p. M. Friday.

Orono, Me-. May 6.-(SpeciaD.-The uni
versity of Maine baseball team left Ban
gor at p M Friday for the game sat
urday afternoon with Bowdoin Al
though Maine has a well-balanced team
this season. her record so far Is not as
satisfactory as that Of Bowdoin. But
If the weather is warm so that Captain
McHale can be in the box for the uni
versity team, 1t seems as il both teams
will be very evenly matched.
Smith II will. as usual. be behind the
bat with Bearce II on first. Goodrich 10.
who has taken the place of Herman, Will
cover second, and johnson 10 and J..
Scales 10 will look after respectively
third base and shortstop. Pond II. Phil
lips II and McKeen ~ or Mccarthy 10
will cover the field positions.
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BETA THETA Pl RECEPTION
U. of M. Chapter Entertains Charm
ineIy at Reception.

Orono. Me, May 6.-(SpeciaD.-The an
nual reception and dance of the Univer-
sity of Maine chapter of Beta Theta Pi
was held in the chapter house Friday
evening. The Chapter house was beauti-
was screened off with evergreen and
lighted by Japanese lanters, presenting
the appearance of a typical Japanese
garden. A dance followed the reception.
The reception committee consisted of Mr.
and Mrs. Eben Webster, Mrs. Laura A.
Hamlen, Mrs. Ralph X. JONES' Frank G.
Gould and Ernest Lamb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
CANCELS ENGAGEMENT.
President Will Remain for Final Vote
on Railroad Bill.

Washington. May 6.-President' Taft
today cancelled his engagement to go
to Brooklyn. N. Y, May IL to attend
the launching of the battleship Florida
and q banquet at night by the en-
ployes OF the Brooklyn navy yard.
This action was taken that the Pres
ident may be in Washington next week
during the final vote in the Senate on
the railroad bill. He advised that he
ought not to be away from the capital
at such a critical time and he reluc-
family decided to forego the trip. The
President has not, however, cancelled
his engagement to go to Passaic. N. j.,
on Monday night. He will return from
Passaie that night and be in Washing
ton Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
TOLLlNG OF BELLS
Follow Announcement of Kings Death
At St. John.

s.. John. n. N, May 6,-The announce
ment of King Edwards death was fol-
lowed by tolling of church bells and the
fire alarm, amusement performances
were stopped and audiences dismissed.
lieut. Gov. Tweedie, who spent the day
mere. wired coincidence to the Queen
and royal family through the governor
general of Canada and in an interview
spcke of King Edward as the greatest
peacemak2r the world knew Premier
liazen spoke of the Monarch as one of
tie wisest and best that ever sat upon
throne. The city council will meet
tomorrow to take action relative to the
death Of King Edward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
COMBINATION STRONG ENOUGH
To Put Presidents Railroad Bin
Through Senate Say Leaders

Washington, May o.-Senators Elkin
and Crane had an early but brief con.
ference with the President this morning
as to the railroad bill in the Senate and
arranged to call upon him again tomor.
row when he will see other Republican
leaders OF the Senate ON the same sub.
iect. They told the President with EN-.
nhssis that the Republican combination
which has been formed in the Senate
is sufficiently strong to put through the
bill as it is finally acceded to by the
President and mis- advisers.
Soon after the two senators reached
the Capitol they Informed their assb-
ciates that they had IS votes, eight more
than is needed to defeat every long and
short haul amendment that may be Of
fered This number includes many
Democratic senators.
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cHoYNskPs PROPHECY.
Says Jeffries Will Win from johnson
In About Seven Rounds.

Ben LomOnd, Cal. May 6.-James J.
JeffrieS, believing that the wisest
training routine calls for an alterna-
ton Of rest and work, took a vacation
TODAY, after his boxing bouts of yes
terday. The big fighter spent most of
the afternoon lounging around the fish
hatchery.
Joe Choynski made his first proph-
ecy today on the outcome Of the fight:
''Jeffries will win in just about seven
rounds he said. Il have figured this
out carefully, and it has nothing to do
with my being attached to Jeffries
camp. Remember this, and see if !
didn't call the turn"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
THREE INDICTMENTS
OF Men concsrnsd in Election Of Unit
ed States Senator Lorinaer.

Chicago, May 6.-Lee O'Neil Browne of
Ottawa, ILL.,, Democratic minority leader
in the Illinois House of Representatives,
was indicted today on a charge of brib-
cry, and Rep. Robert f. Wilson of Chi
cago and Rep. Michael s. Link of Mitch
ell, ILL.,, were indicted on charges of per-
jury by the special grand jury which for
week has been investigating the election
on May g. 1909, of William Lorimer of
Chicago to the United States Senate and
other alleged doings Of the Illinois I-egis-
.lature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07

The manufacture Of matches where
white phosphorus is used. as in all
American factories, says the report, ex-
poses all employees who come In contact
with the phosphorus most frequently
attacks the jawbone and not infreQuent-
ly necessitatcs the removal OF an ehtire
jaw by surgical operation.
The report says that the United States
is the only commercial country OF I'M
portance which has not taken any steps
to prevent the unrestricted use OF ~hl'e
phosphorus in match manufacture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Rear Admiral H. B. McCalla, U. S. N,
died at A. NJ. Friday at Santa Barbara.
CAL, of apoplexy.
neloraine p. Carey, who was associat-
ed with many historical, literary and IL
brary organizations through the New
England and New York, died Friday at
tis home at Maiden, Mass. Death was
due to apoplexy. Before retiring from
active business in 1898 Mr.. Corey was
treasurer Of the Boston office of the
Standard Oil Co., and previous to that
was engaged in the hardware business,
being burned out in the big Boston fire.
He was born in Maiden, in 1885. A
widow survives. Mr.. Corey was well
known as a writer Of historical works
and books of travel. He was first presi-
dent and one of the founders of the
Maiden Public library and was men,
her of the Massachusetts Free Public
Library Commission.
Pleas of not guilty to the charge Of
kidnapping Helen, the 7-year-old daugh-
ter of John Jackless. were entered by Mrs.
Jessie Sawyer, Mrs. Edith F. Robinson
and Napoleon N. Ayott. all Of Worcester,
Mass. when they appeared before Judge
Howard in the Gorham sixth district
court Friday at Providence, r. I. They
were held in $1,000 bonds each for trial and
were unable to secure bail When Mrs
Sawyer, who was housekeeper for Jack
less up to about week ago. left his
home she took his daughter with her ia
Worcester, claiming that Jackless said
she might do SO, but Jackless denies this
at aternent The minimum sentence OF Kid.
mapping in Rhode Island is five years II
prison. while the guilty parties may b
given a life sentence.
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GENERAL SORROW.
iCcntinued from Page One

The shock is more keen because it was
not realized his cOnGition was so seri-
Gus"
In camp, in barracks, on the march,
in the field or elsewhere in the know
world wherever two or more Brtishers
met the toast OF the day or night, was,
The King, God Bless Him." words not
uttered in form or meaningless custom,
but each and every one gave this loyal
toast and repeated these words of love
with fervor ard a full hearts measure
of affection and veneration with one
whom we all loved and respected"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
COMPLETE SUPPRESSION
W Bucket Shop Business Sought by
Department of Justice.

washington, May 6.-The complete
Suppression of the bucket shop bust
ness hronghcnt the United States is
sought by the department of justice.
prosecutions already started are to be
continued with uniemitting vigilance.
we have plan to put all the bucket
shops out of business and that too,
without additional legislation by Con
eress, said an official of the department
today.
fhe cleaning up work in the East al
ready has been Systematically begun and
a number of indictments have been re-
turned. More are promised as a result,
of the Investigations by the local grand
Jury the past few days. After the de
naf'ment is through with the East opera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
Carrying $111,849,211 Reported to
House from Appropriations Com.

Washington May 6.-The sundry
civil appropriation bill, the second
largest of all the appropriation bills
and carrying a total of $111,S49,211 was
reported to the House today by Rep
reSentatiVe Tawney of Minnesota,
chairman of the committee on appro-
priations. The total represents cut
of s16,e5O.OOO for the estimates sub
mit1cd to the committee and is more
than s2O,000,0O0 less than the sundry
civil bill carried for the current fiscal
year.
The largest single item is $37, 1853, 800
for work on the Panama canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07

Steamer Islander. Capt Robert
Westman, will give free excursio.
Thursday. May r. The steamer win
leave Augusta at rs A. W. fa,,
tickets have been placed in the hand,
Of Rev. II. f. Dunnack. Rev. c. q
Mosher and Rev. b. p. Hope part,ss
desiring tickets may secure them from
any or these gentlemen as long az ,bs
supply lasts. The management Of ths
steamer takes special pride in the ex.
cursion as an appreciation of the pa.
tronage of the steamer on the part o,
the public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
AN EVEN THING.
Jimmy Breen and Kid Flemnng HaW
Good Bout at Old Town.

Bangor. Me-, May 6.-(SpeciaD.-
jimmy Breen of Lewiston and KID
day night in City hall at Old Town be.
fore GOO spectators who was more than
pleased with the bout and almost
unanimous in calling it an even thing
Breen had the advantage of perhops
) pounds and Flemming in heighth and
reach. Breen made a splendid show.
ing. pleasing the crowd greatly with
his skill and fine condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07

United States Steamboat Inspectors
Pollster and Treavett inspected ina
steamer City of Augusta today. The
Augusta will go up river as soon A.
possible to take the place of the steam.
er Wiwurna which is running between
Gardiner and Augusta and the Wiwur.
ma will go ON the Boothbay divisjon
taking the place of the Island Bella
which has been running all winter ana
which will be overhauled and made
ready for the summer season-Bath
Times, May 6.
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lions will begin at Chicago and work
ing from that center it expects to con-
duct proceedings in such a manner as
10 break up any business radiation from
that place.
That feature of the traffic which in
cluies the sending out of allurlng Ut
erature is one which probably will re-
ceive the serious attention of the pros
ecuting officials, in which case the pos
tai laws will be invoked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
IN FORTY MINUTES.
Postoffice Appropriation Agsregating
$241, 100000 Passes Senate.

Washington, May 6.-Carrying an ag-
gregate appropriation of s24l 100000, the
postoffice appropriation bill was passed
today by the Senate after 40 minutes con-
sderation. The measure went through
without change from the form in which
It was reported from committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07

irving Hanchett. the 15-year-old Con-
necticut boy who was convicted of the
brutal murder Of Clevis Tedder, 49,
year-old girl near Deland, Fla, on the
evening of Feb. - last, was hanged Fri
day at Deland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
FORFEITS HIS SEAT.
Cong. Ravens Does So by Not Filing
Election Expenses.

Rochester, N. Y, May 6-Because of
his failure to file his election expenses
within 10 days after election as pre-
scribed by law, James S. Havens. Dem,
who was elected to Congress from the
32nd Congressional district has forfeit
ed his office, according to authorities
quoted here. 1t is held that Mr. Ravens
should have filed his expenditure ac-
count not later than April 29.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
PHOSPHORUS POISONING
In Serious Form Reported to Exist in
American Match Factories.

Washington. May 6.-Phosphorus pois-
oning in the most serious form occurs
in this country in match factories ac-
Aording to a report by the bureau of
labor Of the department of commerce
and labor, the conclusion being based
upon report made by DR.. John B. An
drews. secretary of the American As
ISOLATION for Labor Legislation, Of his
investigation of the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
Keller Signs With New York, Ma,

New York, May 6.-Willie Keller,
the right fielder. who played for sew
eral seasons on the New York Ameri-
can League club, and was recently I'M
conditionaily released. signed tonight
with the New York Nationals. Keller
Will accompany the New Yorks on
their Western trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
whom king Edward had been especial
~ beloved
A MAN OF PEACE
And Of Eminent Tact, Says American
Prelate, Cardinal Gibbons.

Baltimore, May 6--When shown the
dispatches from London, Cardinal Glib
bons said "rhe death of King Ed
ward is the greatest calamity that
could befal England and all her pos
sessions The news will be received
with deep regret by the whole civilized
world, for he was a man of peace and
of eminent tact"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07

The Boston schooner Lizzie II. PART
rick is total loss near Cienfugos, ac-1
cor1ing to advices received at st. John,
N y. The crew was saved. The Par
trick sailed from Weymouth Bridge. NJ
s, with cargo of lumber for Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. F.. NJ. Storey of WIZ.
street are receiving congratulations M.
on the arrival of a baby girl. h..
Thursday morning. Both mother az
child are doing finely.
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Sympathetic strike at Providence.

Providence, r. l., May ga SYM
pathetic strike to aid the 1900 italian
building laborers now out will be de-
clared tomorrow morning by practical
ly all Of the 5000 or 1000 union men
engaged in construction work in this
city.
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Harroun's IL Miles in s.5e.16.

Atlanta, Ca, May RAY Harroun with
his freak Marmon Yellow Jacket carried
off the honors at the Atlanta speedway
today by driving IL miles in 8:59:16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07

The Prix De Chars, ran at Maisons-
Laffltte. France, Friday was won by Eu-
gene Fischoff's Perkeo.
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EDWARD SEVENTH.
CONTINUED from Page One.)


naval service and wide travels IN all
the dOminions of the empire, he gam
ed a full knowledge, understanding
and sympathy with the national and
imperial aspirations.
The dominant characteristics of the
new King are said to be love of coun-
try and Of home, and it is predicted that
his court will be smaller and less repre-
sentative than King Edwards.
Since The Queen returned from the
Continent, she has been assiduous in
attendance at the Kings bedside. She
has seen nobody but the physicians and
nurses and Princess Victoria, who shar-
ed her vigil
Lord KnolIys. who had charge of the
business of the Kings household and
who also received the official correspond
ence., nearly collapsed this morning IN
der the strain. His office was closed
Immediately after the bulletins were is
sued
Prince Fushimi. cousin Of the Emperor
of Japan, who is on his way to England,
with japanese warshps. to open the
Anglo-Japanese exhibition May p was
TO be the guest of the royal family. The
opening of the exhibition will certainly
be put off until after the funeral and the
Festivities arranged in honor Of the
prince will be abandoned.
IF Mr. RoosaveIt's visit to England
is carried ont il will be shorn Of all
dispIay. Telegrams from Berlin say the
German Emperor will proceed to Eng
land and that Mr. Roosevelts visit there
must be postponed
According to unofficial reports which
cannot be confirmed the King remained
sitting in a chair throughout the day
He suffered from frequent and violent
attacks of coughing During his quiet
intervals, however, the King was fully
conscious and made inquiries about
state engagements and even asked about
tho success Of his horse ut the Kemrton
races As the evening advanced ne eX-
perienced difficulty IN breathing. which
greatly affected the heart. the left ven
tricle failing to act, while the oxygen
no longer afforded the relief it had pre-
vioualy given. His Majesty soon sank
into q comatose condition, from which
practically he never rallied.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
Railroad Bill Vote Next Tuesday.

Washington, May 6.-The House
made great strides today in the con-
sideration of the administration rail-
road bill and reached an agreement
for a final vote on Tuesday.