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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
Weston, Injured. d,sss=-' =
Makes q Miles.

HUDSON, N Y, April 2s.-The injury
to his ankle sustained last night in an
automobile accident will probably pre-
vent Edward Payson Weston from
reaching New York, the goal in his
rans-continental walk, until Monday.
He had expected to arrive there Sat-
urday. but the going was rather slow
and hard today. and on reaching here
at 6.l5 tonight he announced change
in his plans. If he makes New YORK
on Monday ne will still be IL days
ahead of his schedule, which called
for 80 days. not including Sunday.
Despite the injured ankle, Weston
covered q miles today. He halted for
three hours at Undertook. IL miles
from here to rest. then resumed his
walk. averaging three miles an hour.
Several hundred persons met the pc
destrian as he entered Hudson and ac-
companied him to his hotel. The in
jurcd ankle forced him frequently to
shift his gait. At the hotel he at once
retired, after announcing that he
would start for Poughkeepsie at l A.
NJ. He still has lis miles before him
to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
WIRELESS DISTRESS CALLS.
The c. q. o. Now, Has = Companion,
'f s. o. 8. or s. 5 s.

There are now two ways of telling
the world by wireless that you are in
distress. The Marconi COMPANY is
still loyal to the c. @. D. This does
not mean Come quick. Distress" as
popularity believed, but it is primarily
an attention signal. the first two let
ters c. @. being the sign for every
operator within call to sit up and take
notice; the ID. indicating that the mat
ter is not of a commercial character:
that there Is danger.
The number Of amateur wireless
operators has Increased so rapidly. and
the signal G. Q. D. has become such A
by-word that the United Wireless
Company has found it advisable to
make new arbitrary distress signal
OF its own which reads,
and is interpreted as S. o. s. by
the Continental code, and as S5S by
| the Morse code
This company has found its business
| constantly interrupted by playfIf
youths and other amateur operators
who thought it a great joke to send in
y. y. L., and stop every station from
doing business. reporting. perhaps. an
hour later. that they were just trying
to see if the company was "on its
job"
An instance of this occurred i'm Sa,I
francisco not long ago. A distress
signal was received by all stations
about hte bay, coming apparently from
some vessel twenty miles at sea. The
government observers and the wireless
men turned their attention to the dis
covery of the ship, but the sea showed
no sign of trouble over wider ex-
panse than that covered by the range
of the message. The joker. boy
equipped with powerful apparatus.
was finally discovered and the usual
course OF business. which had been
suspended for several hours, was re-
sulned
Those who possess wireless ap-
palatus not all inconsiderate how
ever. There are about forty amateur
stations here in New York. and after.
sundown. when conditions for sending
messages are improved at least hun
dred per cent, they keep up constant
stream of communication. Some of
the machines are powerful and are
capable OF sending messages fully 1900
miles. 1t is obvious that il these per-
sons constantly used the distress signal
without cause it would soon lose all its
valuc.-Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
And Geo. AIDE
Makes EN- Grin,

New York. April 2S.--George AIDE was
among the speakers at the joint ban
auct in this city tonight of The Asso-
riat"d Press and the American News
paper Publishers Association. deliver
ing y brief address on "Helping the
Editor" Mr Ade said
MI. Toastmastcr and Gentlemen--
Ihc a. p. is>a great institution. Around
newspaper office we always felt easy
~ our minds If we knew that the a.
T. was on the job. My out-of-town as
slshinent was usually given to me in
tue Following words: Send in n good
story-the \. p. will cover the facts.
i respect the A. =. because it has
nothing To do with the Sunday sup
pleplent. The a. p. never sent in a
heaTy editorial at 10 p. Al. ana mark
eu Il must 1t never ordered pictures
To go with the stuff and 1t never came
around the next day to inquire why it
Had not beer played up. The A. P.
pears the same relation to the mod =
.rn American newspaper that the sol
id business man does to the modern
American family. 1t stands in the
background. provides the wherewithal.
keeps out Of the spot light takes all
OF the blame and gets mighty little
glory. Respected but not featured on
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
PUcciNPs HOME.
Composer Has Beautiful Residence
On An Italian Lake.

Americans who have been delighted by
Giacomo Puccini's operas, Madam But
terfly'' "Manon Lescaut," La Bo-
heme," La Tosca" and lie Villi,' will
be interested to learn something of his
lonely but beautiful abode, where the
composer wrote those tuneful works.
:ays Pisa Qtaly) correspondent of the
New York World.
On the shore Of Lake Massaciuccol,
not far from this city. but in a solitude
where nature is mistress still. Puccini
built for himself a retreat which he calls
Tore del Lago. Outside the house is
simple. It's white marble walls shine in
the suns rays with virgin radiance.
Within Puccni's home is beautiful, filled
with artistic objects, books. pictures,
tapestries-one might call it luxurious
were it not so comfortable.
Every room is flooded with sunlight.
The largest room, an immense apart
lnent, has five great windows which look
out on the terrace and gardens. A cor
ner of this room, protected by rails of
carved wood, is dedicated to the melodic
muse. In this corner is a fiat desk at
which Puccini has composed all his
operas. Back of the desk stands a
piano, to which he turns to express in
sound the music thought he has just put
on paper. Behind the piano again Is y
large bookcase filled with volumes which
have been presented to him as souvenirs.
Much of his leisure time indoors he
passes in reading.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
ExclTiNG-NO BLOOD SHED.


"A very interesting thing has hap
pened therefore. INVOLVING an entirely
nwe assortment of what we read. We
are beginning to judge what we read
as we judge what we hear. by the char
acter Of the person who uttcrs it.
"All policies, all industry, all litera-
turc, must accept the drastic -valua-
tion and. for my part, L think it very
heartcning to live in such time. 1
believe that the time is, full of the
beginnings of great things, of great re-
adjustments. great simplifications of
responsibility. great Qualifications of
the basis OF judgment. great readjust-
nents of organization. No newspaper,
no corporation. no organization of any
kind win much longer serve any man
AS master covert. Opinion calls him
forth. fIe stands for himself And
the final stroke with regard to him
will be based upon the answer to this
question: rs he serving himself alone
or is he serving the public interest?
Has he private and sinister purposes
to serve. or does ne indeed wish to
clarity common sense and bring the
country to better things?"
George AIDE, himself practical
newspaper man, spoke in lighter vein
and won the laughter of his audience
by his deft touches on trials and en-
joyments they had all alike experience
ed
Throughout the dinner. to emphasize
the cooperation of the whole world. ca
bio messages of greeting to the American
press were read from American repre-
Of Europe. Asia. Africa and South Amer
lea. When one from Theodore Roosevelt
was read, cheers arose from every table.
and when they subsided ID male quartet
sang the following burlesque on ANY
body Here Seen Kelly"
Has anybody here seen Teddy?
T-E-Double D.f. Has anybody here
seen Teddy?
Have you seen him smile?
Sure. his copy's hot his taste is true
lies a news man through and through;
Has anybody here seen Teddy.
Teddy of the matchless style?"
Other messages were from John f.. Red
mond, leader of the Irish Nationalists:
Marquis katsura. prime minister of
Japan. and Poriiro Diaz. President of
Mexico.
The dinner was concluded in the best of |
good fellowship.
Mr.. Williams left the hall early. es- |
corted by his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
Vote Today on Traffic
7. Clause Of Railroad.
Ba||inger viii To-day Tell His
Side Of Pinchot Controversy.
Regulars, Insurgents and Demo-
Gratis Lock Horns In House.

Washington. April 2s.-When the
Senate adjourned tonight there was
general understanding that vote
would be reached tomorrow on the
traffic agreement provision OF the rail-
road bill. SO far as known Mr.. cum
MINIS will be the only senator VINO de-
sires to speak further on the subject.
The first vote will be on the Cummins
substitute requiring approval of the
rates embraced in agreements in advance
of their taking. With this provision de-
fcatad, rs it probably will be. the ballot
then will recur on the Aldrich- h-CraWford
amendment, which has been accepted as
the committees provision. The support
ers of the administration are claiming
a majority of seven or eight votes In fav-
or of this section.
The debate today continued to be of
an animated character. 1t was partici-
pated in by Cummins, Root, Aldrich,
Borah, Bailey, Hepburn and others.
Senator Clay delivered set speech in
opposition to the bill and Senator
Bristow closed his speech in con-
demnation of the present rate making
system
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

The contestants for the annual
Marathon race to be held for members
of the Taconnet Club of Winslow on
Saturday, May 21, are getting them
selves into condition and many fine
runners from the club will present
themselves for the race on that day.
The race will be held the latter part
of the afternoon, probably o'clock
as last year. The course will be the
same, up Benton avenue to Benton, to
Fairfield to College avenue, to Front
street, to Ticonic bridge and back to
the road leading to the mill, where
the race will end. Fosters of Fairfield,
the winner Of last years event, will
he in the race again and Gurney, a
Watervillc boy, who won places in sew
eral distance races held in this city
last year, will be formidable contest
ant. The race is attracting consider
able interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
OFF FOR BRUSSELS.
Visit Of RooseveIts in Paris Terminal
ed Thursday.

Paris, April 2S.-Mr. ROoSeveltS visit
in Paris, during which he was showered
with honors, terminated today when, ac-
companied by Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss
Ethel and Kermit, he took morning
train for Brussels.
The family was given an enthusiastic
send-off at the railway station.
The Roosevelt occupied special car
attached to the train leaving here at
$40 o'clock AS they drove up in an au-
tomobic, a great crowd inside and out
side the Care Du Nord, held back by
mounted police and lines of Republican
Guards, uncovered. and there were cries
of Long live Roosevelt"
Among those at the station to bid fare
well to the distinguished American were
Foreign Minister Pichon, Commandant
Bard of the Military Household of Pres
ident Fallieres, NJ. Huard, representing
Premier BRAND; Ambassador Jusserand,
American Ambassador Bacon, M. Lepine,
prefect of police; American Consul Gen.
eral Mason and many other Americans.
Mr. Roosevelt gave long and hearty
hand clasps to the representatives of the
government and city and expressed his
gratitude for the memorable reception
rendered him in Paris. He said that he
regretted that he could not stay longer in
the beautiful city and asked Command
ant Bard to convey to the President an
expression of his appreciation of the
honors shown him as the guest of the
nation and of the demonstration of well
come upon the part of the public. He
warmly thanked M. Jusserand and Mr..
Bacon for the courtesies received from
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

the court andr the countess, severaH
members of the diplomatic 8f corps.
American Consul General Watts. the
Duke De Ursel. government commis-
sioner of the Brussels Exposition. and
N. De Cartier De Marchienne. coun-
seuor Of the Belgian legation at WASH
ington.
Following the luncheon there was
reception for the American colony.
Leaving the legation the RoOsevelts
visited the exposition, where MT.
Roosevelt made few remarks. Later
Mr.. Roosevelt drove to Laaken Pal
ace, where he will be joined by Mrs.
Roosevelt, Miss Ethel ana Kermit,
who will be the guests at a dinner
given by King Albert. Following the
dinner. Mr.. Roosevelt will go to the
Hotel De Willie as the guest of the mu.
nicipality. The Roosevelts will leave
early tomorrow for Holland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
PROTECTION FROM LIGHTNING.
A Thin Iron Wire Forms the Best
Lightning Conductor.

The approach of the thunderstorm
season gives interest to a recent lec-
ture by Sir Oliver Lodge on protec-
ton from lightning. The real prop
lem, said Prof. Lodge. in this ancient
and much -befaked (if there is such
word) business is to dissipate harm
lessly the enormous energy OF the
lightning flash. AS matter OF tact
a thin iron wire forms the best iight-
ming conductor. When the lightning
discharge is very violent 1t is quite
impossible to predict its course to tne
earth. The notion that placing
good conductor on the tallest part Oh
a building will protect it is quite
wrong. AS matter of fact the oniy
sure and mertain method is to sur
round the entire structure with wire
cage This being impracticable. the
next best thing Is to place as many
wires or rods leach with ample
grounding. of course( about the roof
as possible.-New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
Ho- -Mita- -koda Annual Banquet.

The sixth annual banquet and election
of the Ho- Mita-koda Society was held
Thursday evening. The banquet was
served at the Buzzell cafe on Temple
street and an excellent spread was pre-
pared by the proprietor. After the ban
quet the members went to the home of
Frank A. Tibbetts of Elm Terrace, where
the business session was held. The elec-
ton of officers resulted in the choice of
S. N Annis, president; Mrs. Leo C. Full
Ter, vice president; Mrs. J. G. Towne,
secretary and treasurer. Whist playing
was enjoyed during the remainder of the
evening and the entire affair was one of
the most successful in the history.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

of thanks
1T has always seemed to me-" he said
that the Belgian people offers one of the
greatest examples of hope presented by
any people of the world at the end of
the 18th century. There has been much
talk about decadence of race. but Bel
gum proves that a great past is not in
compatible with a great present and a
great future. Flanders was one of the
greatest industrial centers of the middle
ages. Now you are rivalling and sur
passing the work of your ancestors"
Mr. Roosevelt then discussed the
problems OF citizenship, covering much
ne same ground as in his Sorbonne
lecture He insisted upon the neces-
fity OF the development of the ordinary
1uailtles. work. honesty and morality
Speaking of leadership he asserted that
a great genius might become a great
enemey of the people Woe to the
country he exclaimed (Which puts it's
trust in a genius. military or other
'ype' rather than in the high average
'haracter OF the ordinary citizen"
lie concluded amidst intense en-
'iiuSlasm with tribute to the mon
'i'H seated before him.
Mr. Roosevelt did not mention the
Congo either directly or Indirectly.
ON leaving the Exposition he drove
with the King to Leaken Palace. They
were cheered all along the route. a
distance of about seven miles.
"A dinner was given this evening bv
lhe klng. but as the court is still in
Scifli-mourning, the ladies' wore black
gowns
Father Diedricks, who was formerly
IN charge of the Catholics in the
Philippine Islands. and two Belgian
missionaries called today on Col.
Roosevelt and thanked him for what
he had done for the church in the is
lands and for the missions.
Brussels. April 2s.-Mr. Roosevelt
with Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Ethel and
Kermit. arrived here from Paris at
noon. Their welcome officially and from
a popular standpoint was most cor
dial.
There was great throng at the
station when the train drew i, .n1
while the crowd cheered and :, hr. &C.
oaHd played. Mr. Roosevelt was greet
en- o. american Minister Charles
rage sryan and others of the legation
and ofhciaily welcomed to Brussels by
BnrS"master Max and Baron De
Moor. aide-de- camp to King Albert.
An automobile was in waiting and
escorted by a platoon of mounted DO
lice the Roosevelts were driven to the
Hotel Flandres. Soon afterwards they
were taken to the American legation,
where a sister of Mr. Bryan gave a
iuncheon IN their honor. Forty covers
were laid.
The luncheon guests included Pre-
mier Schollaert and the other mem
hers of the cabinet with their wives
ECount Merode, the grand marshal Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

afternoon and evening at 33 Elm street
and will donate the proceeds between
the Womans Association and the work
OF the Anti-Tuberculosis Society. Silni-
lar sales have been held in the past
Turing different seasons and needy
children have been benefited by their
efforts. Last Christmas the society
sent small amount to the Hebron
Sanatorium and at Easter time re-
membered poor crippled child. The
object of this basket and candy sale
Is worthy one and everybody is cor
daily invited to attend and lend a
small amount of assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
Caught Cat Instead of Fish.

A PROMINENT Watervillc banker, who
has cottage on one of the nearby lakes
came home recently after stopping at
his summer home over night with a
lauGhable story. 1t appears that when
nc retired after fishing, he left his rod
and reel outside the door. One of the
small fish which he had used as bait
was still on the hook. One of the neigh
bor's cats told the story the following
morning, for the unfortunate animal
was found, with the hook in it's mouth.
The small fish was a great temptation
t" the animal evidently. Every inch of
the line vas unWound and the hook
broken off.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

The Prix Jason of $500, distance one
mile and seven and half furlongs,
was run at Autouil, France, Thursday
and won by Mason Carne's Elbiar.
The Ely plate of 200 sovereigns for
2-year-olds. distance five furlongs,
was run Thursday at Newmarket,
Eng. and won by H. P. WIitney's
Artless. Cinder King was second and
Call Box third. There were four start
erS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
6ALLINGER FOR TODAY.
Will Tell His Side Of the Controversy
With Pinchot

Washington. April 2S.-Secretary Bal
linger will go on the stand tomorrow to
tell his version of the conservation con-
troversy between Former Forester Clifford
Pnchot and himself. His testimony will
mark the beginning of the end of the
investigation which the select Congress
sional committee has been conducting
since last January into the conflicting af-
fairs of the interior department and the
forest service. n
Near the end of a full days session Mr..
Balinger appeared rather unexpectedly
at the hearing. ready to take the stand.
but Chairman Nelson thought it would
be better for Mr.. Ballinger to begin his
testimony tomorrow, SO the committee
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
IN THE HOUSE.
Regulars, insurgents and Democrats
Have an Exciting Set-to.

Washington. April 2S-The regular
Republicans ran nip and tuck with the
"Insurgent" Republicans and Demo-
Gratis in sustaining their organization
when the voting on amendments to
the railroad bill began in the House
today. Only by tie vote of 121 to 121
did the regulars prevent the striking
from their bill of the provision, which
placed upon the attorney general the
responsibility for the defence of suits
brought to set aside decisions of the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
stead OF allowing that duty to be per-
formed by the commission itself as
under the present law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
INFECTED MILK
is Spreading Scarlet Fever at Alarm
ing Rate Around Boston.

Boston, April 2S.-The epidemic of
scarlet fever has spread tonight far
ther into the suburbs. to Winchester,
where three dormitories at Simmons
College were closed because of it and
official announcement was made of 1875
new cases for the day in greater Bos-
Ton.
The total number of cases officially
reported is 452.
The medical authorities state that
the new cases support the conclusions
that the epidemic was caused by in
fected milk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
THE MILK SUPPLY
-ui uo!'eJ@!qIV 10 pJeoa 1JoA NAN "A
to Cause Of Paper Strike.

Albany, April 28.-By direction of
State Commissioner of Labor Williams
the state board Of arbitration on May
will begin formal inquiry into the
dispute existing between the Interna-
tional Paper Co. and it's former en-
ployes. who have been for a number of
weeks on strike in several of the plants
or the company in this state
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
Messages OF
Congratulation.

New York. April 2S.-Some of the
messages received from crowned heads.
presidents of republics. representative
prime ministers and prominent states
men in the four corners of the r,ohe
were as follows:
Brussels, April 2S.-To the American n
fress. Remembering with pleasure
Kind welcome I received in United
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
SUCCEED ACLDS.
Ralph W. Thomas Elected to the New
York State Senate.

Utica, N. Y. April 2S.--Ralph w. Thom-
IS of Hamilton. Republican. and instruc-
tor in oratory in Colgate University, was
elected senator of the 37th senatorial dis
trct today to succeed lothian P. Aids,
resigned Professor Thomas majority
over the Democratic nominee, Edward l..
Nash of Norwich. was 20S2. The vote was
light a little better than 80 per cent be
ing recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Remington D. katon.

Remington d. Katon died at 9.4J last
evening at his home at No. 95 Bridgt
street. A widow and five children sur
vlVe, Walter A., Mrs. Ida NJ. Leeman.
Arthur r., Grace M. and Florence M.
He had been married nearly 40 years.
He had resided in this city for the past
six years, coming here from Hallowell.
The funeral will be held at P. M.
Sunday from the residence
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
SAGADAHOC
BOW DOM.

a masquerade ball will be held at
Bowdoin Center Friday evening, April 80.
Ralph Cornish is working at Bowdon-
ham.
1t is understood thA the postoffice at
Bowdoin Center will be discontinued af-
ter April so.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29
New Penny Paper for Boston.

Boston. April 2S.-The appearance of
new one cent Sunday morning news
paper in Boston is prophesied in an
announcement to be made tomorrow
morning by Frank A. Munsey in the
Boston Journal It. is. expected the
paper, will be started within short
time. fs.s.tst t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

The public schools will be closed today
on account of the annual Kennebec
county teachers convention which will
be held at Hallowell. Miss Florence L.
Dinsmore of this city will deliver a paper
on "Children's Play" A large number
Of teachers of this city will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

The annual Junior promenade of Col
by College will be held this evening at
the Elks hail and the affair will be one
of the greatest social events In the an
nails of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

Three hundred years ago the first
home Of wood was erected on Manhat-
tan island. 1t was near where the
west end of Pearl street Is and was
made Of rough logs. quite different
from the last one of steel and stone
now being built not far from the same
site. q q ~ e' 90
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

The directors of the Cooperative
Association, which was recently closed
on account of financial difficulties, will
meet at 7.30 this evening at the gov
ernment rooms at the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

At banquet this afternoon at the
Footguard Armory Bishop Nolan was
presented with a $4,000 purse of gold
as a testimonial from the clergy of the
diocese. The presentation was made by
Mgr. Synnott.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the N. f. 0.
p will meet at o'clock this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Edward Pullen,
Chaplain street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

Elm City Camp, Royal Neighbors. will
hold a violet and White Whist party and
dance this evening at Modern Woodman
hall The music will be furnished by Har-
lows Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-29

Benjamin Frank of Elm street under
went an operation for hernia at his home
Thursday afternoon. The operation was
successfully performed by Drs. M. S.
Goodrich, N. Bisson and NJ. w. Bessey.