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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
At EASTPoRT.
Banquet Prscedes Practical Farming
Talk In Opera House.

Eastport. Me. June 9.-(SpeciaD.-
The Modern Farming Special contin-
ued its journey through Washington
Washington county during the day,
reaching Eastport in the evening.
where a special program was given in
the Opera house. No accident happened
to mar the trip and much interest was
shown by the people along the route
taken by the special.
About 30 people gathered to meet the
special at Cherryfield. where it ar
rived at Ills A. NJ. Talks were given
by Prof. h. r. Gardiner. f. r. Mayo of
Fairfield and Prof. w A. Brown. The
party took dinner during the stay at
Cherryfield and reached Columbia Falls
at LIS. the special remaining there I'M
til 2.45 and allowing time for eXplana-
tory talks to those who gathered to
meet the train by Prof. Bell. Prot.
Campbell and State Entomologist T.. F.
Hitchings.
The special reached PASSPORT at Sis
p. NJ. and here elaborate preparations
had been made for it's reception. A
banquet was given the party and an
evening program was held in the
Opera house in which those in charge
of the special took part. The evening
program was opened with short ad-
dress BIZ c. S. Stetson of Greene, mas
ter OF the state Grange. who spoke
mon ."rhe Importance of Agricultural
interests to Maine" State Master
Stetson in the course of his remarks
endorsed the administration of Pres
,lent Fellows at the University OF
maine. He was followed by Prof. w. A
Brown, who gave talk OH poultry
Culture" ard Prof. Bell. VINO SPOKE
In regard to Potato Culture Prot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
SENSATION IN JAPAN
Nephew Of Ex-Emperor Arrested Fol-
lowing Finding Of Treaty Originals.

Victoria. B. c.. June "a sensation
was caused in Japan. according to in
formation received here today. by the
discovery of box deposited with a
missionary priest at Seoul. by a
nephew of the Emperor, containing
originals of treaties between Corea
and Japan and other powers reported
to the late Prince Ito as lost. The
original seal of Corea. said to have
been lost, was found in the box.
In connection with the discovery,
papers are alleged to have been found
indicating the forgery of the seal on
the contract with Collbran and Bost-
wick. two Americans. for the con-
struction of the Seoul Electric Rail-
way. The ex-Emperor's nephew was
arrested by the Japanese authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
HAS PERFECT ALiBl.
George S. Green Evidently Victim OF
Mistaken Identity.

Portland, Me-, June 9-Deeper still has
grown the mystery in the case of the
forged checks signed by Roland B. San
ford and drawn on the United States
Trust Co. of Washington, D. c.. which
have been passed in this city. in Bridg-
ton, winthrop and Newport. during the
past few weeks.
George S. Green. who was arrested Oh
complaint of John Lawlor, one of the vic
tins, appears to have proved perfect
alibi for himself and the circumstances
would indicate that he could not have
been in any way connected with the forg.
cries. He is the New Hampshire repre-
sentative of the National Cash Register
Co. and enjoys the confidence of every
one with whom he has been associated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
SPLENDID ENDORSEMENT
OF President Taft's Policies by Wis
consin Republicans.

Washington, June 9.-The following
kilograms exchanged today were made
public at the White House:
Convention Hall, Milwaukee, Wis.
June 9.
Hon. William Fl. Taft. Washing
ton. d. c.
Il am instructed by a resolution
unanimously adopted by Wisconsin
Republicans assembled in conven-
ton consisting of more than 1000 dele
gates elected from every county in the
state to extend to you their hearty
congratulations upon your splendid
and loyal efforts to redeem the pledges
of the party. made to the people in the
national Republican platform. upon
which you were elected and to assure
you of the implicit and undiminished
confidence and continued support of
the Republican party in Wisconsin.
which in 1908 gave the national Re-
publican platform and the Republican
candidates nominated there a plurality
of nearly one hundred thousand votes
(Signed) IL. Fl. BANCROFT.
Chairman Republican State Conven-
ton
The White House. Washington.
June 3.
Hon. l.. II. Bancroft. Chairman, Re-
publican State Convention. Convention
Hall. Milwaukee, Wis.
Il am much gratified to receive the
congratulations and assurance of con
tidence and support contained in your
telegram which has just been received
and ask that you will express to Wis
consin Republicans assembled in con-
vention my hearty thanks.
civilian H. TAFT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
]. s, Circuit Rules Al
legged ''Bucketers"
Can Be Taken 10 Washington,
D. C., for Their Trial.
the 10 Men Invoked Appeal to
The Supreme Court.

Philadelphia. June The six men
arrested in this city April 2, charged
by the government with conspiracy in
connection with the operation OF al
legged buckctshops in the District OF
Columbia. we're ordered removed to
Washington today, Judge Mcpherson
in the United States court here decld :
ing that the defendants can be taken to
that city by the federal authorities Tor
trial. An appeal was Immediately TAX
en- to the supreme court of the United
States.
The defendants are Thomas Camp
bell. Marshall Parrish. Humphrey
Owens, Harry Stumpf. George Tur-
ner and Albert Ford. They were arrest
ed on warrants issued in the district of
Columbia at the time the Washington
authorities made a raid on alleged
bucketshops in Baltimore. Philadel-
phia, Jersey City and New York.
The men arrested here were given a
hearing before United States Commits
sioner Craig who ordered their removal
to Washington. Counsel for the defend
ants took the case to the United States
district court on the ground that no
evidence to connect the men with a
conspiracy had been shown.
The government considers the de-
cisicn Of Judge Mcpherson an import
ant one and it may lead to further ac-
ton in TIE crusade against alleged
bucketshOps.
After Judge Mcpherson announced
his decision. counsel for the men pre-
scented an application for their re-
lease on writ of habeas corpus. The
judge refused the application and coun-
sci then informed the court that an
appeal would be taken at once to the
supreme court of the United states.
Pending this appeal Judge Mcpherson
permitted the defendants to renew
their bail of $500 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

The Presbyterian Assembly of Canada
decided Thursday at Halifax. N. S.. not
to take any action whatever regarding
the retention in the Generation oath of
the British sovereign of that portion de-
nying belief in Roman Catholic doctrine.
The arrangements organizations had re-
quested the assembly to take action in
the matter but after considerable discus
sion it was decided advisable Thursday to
take no action, although the assembly
announced that it upheld the constitution
al privileges which the oath was intend
ed to guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

Campbell gave talk in regard to the
DAIRY Cow" Between 200 and 3Oo
were present at the exercises at the
Opera house.
The special will leave at 7.3O A. M.
today for Pembroke and from there
will proceed to Princeton and will
reach Calais in season to pass the
evening there.
The display of machinery as well as
the exhibits in the cars is attracting
attention at the various points at
which the special has stopped thus TAR.
The MANAGEMENT of the trip states that
# ;s well satisfied with the interest that
has been shown thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
THE BREWERS.
Continued from Page One)

'"rhe people seem to have been 50
long dominated by the hypocrisy of the
system that they find themselves UNI
able to declare for any straightforward
course in the matter. AS matter OF
fact. the radical prohibitionists and the
liberal personal liberty element have
taken sides and are exhaustinS theii
efforts in lighting it. though not adj
hitting that there is any common
ground OF compromise on which both
elements could meet and arrange mat
tiers for the truly best interests of the
State.
'And in this situation the politicians
are still trying to straddle the matter.
but never in all the years since proli-
btion was adopted in Maine has there
been such an agitation of the question
as is now on, and keen observers of
conditions in Maine predict that at the
next election the State will express it.
self on this matter in such Il way that
the wretched conditions will be relieved.
THAT Is to say. there is a constant
ly increasing sentiment that result
mission must come. not necessarily adj
hitting that the State is yet educated
to the fact that the people are now de-
manding that they have an opportuni-
t. to express their desires on this
question in such a manner that it may
be taken out Of the hands of the poll
ticians who have merely been using the
law as a means of furthcring personal
and party ends.
The convention elected trustees. in
GLIDING Edward Publ Boston.
TOlIR OF MAINE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
u. S. District
Court at Bangor,

Bangor, Me, June 9.-The United
States district court adjourned today
at 3.15 o'clock. No indictment was re-
turned against the sardine packing
combine on charges preferred by the
Independent packers for infringement
of the Sherman antitrust law.
heavy sentence was given Josiah Allen,
who received year and a day in the
federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. and
fine of $25 for selling liquor without
a United States license. Allen is an
old offender it is alleged.
The case OF Percy F.. Hill of Water
vile. charged with illegal use of the
United States mail, was placed on file
The Bangor Commercial says:
If Josiah Allen of Augusta counted
on leniency on the part of the court
he received the surprise of his life
for sentence for the punishment melted
out to him this time is, it is said. the
most severe in the history of the Unit
ed States district court in Maine for
the offence charged. Allen has for
several days been passing his time in
the county Jail here, awaiting trial
When arraigned Thursday on the
charge of selling liquor without a
United States license he pleaded guilty
and was fined $25 and given one year
and one day in the federal prison at
Atlanta, Ga.
Allen is an old offender having been
hailed into Maine courts time and time
again on various liquor complaints.
At PAS o'clock Percy F.. Hill of Wa
terville pleaded nolo contendere
through his attorney, Forest Martin
Esq, of this city, to the charge of il
legal use of the mails. Dist. Atty
Whitehouse recommended that this
case be placed on file and after giving
the defendant to understand just the
meaning of this action Judge Dow dis
missed him for the present. The case
was placed on file and Hill was held
in $500 for his appearance at the term
of the United States district court tC
be held in Bath in September to fur
Their answer to the indictment. Hill
was also commanded to make restitu-
ton of the money obtained by fradu-
lent use of the mails within reasonable
length of time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
TO A BETTER HOME.
Mrs, Whitaker Leaves for Brother. in.
laws in Presque Isle.

Portland. Me. June Mrs. Flor
ence Whitaker and daughter, who was
recently removed from the Shiloh
barkentine Kingdom by legal process.
left Portland tonight for Pressure isle
where they will make their home with
Mrs. Whittakers husbands brother,
Rufus. Her three boys had preceded
her to their uncle's home. Rufus
Whitaker was at one time a member
Of the Sanford sect, but withdrew
several years ago.
The Kingdom sailed for Boston this
morning 1t is believed that Mr. Sand
ford is on the yacht Coronet. which
is at FTeeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
KENNEBEC
W,NpSORVlLLE.

very pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Erskine
of this place Wednesday evening. June g.
when Bernard W. Hallowell of Windsor
and Laura E. Cooper of Jefferson were
united in marriage by Leslie B. Hisler.
justice of the peace. in the presence OF
a few invited guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Hal
lowell will make their home in Windsor
and their many friends wish them LONG
and happy life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
100 minute SPEECHES
At Worlds w. c. T. U.-Mrs. L. M. N
Stevens Re- elected Vice President.

Glasgow. June 8. AT the closing
meeting of the Worlds Women's
Christian Temperance Union today,
100 one-minutc speeches were made.
20 OF them by American delegates. The
Queen mother Alexandra sent a tele
gram of sympathy with the movement.
The Countess of Carlisle and Mrs. l..
NJ. n. Stevens of Portland, Me-, presi-
dent of the American w. G. T. L..
were reelected president and vice
president respectively of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

proof showing payment of the note; be-
cause the greater part of the evidence
for the defence Is inadmissable. inmate
rial and should be stricken out; because
the verdict is against the law and evil
dence Hodgson c. Buzzell of Searsport
argued for the defendant and Fred w.
Brown Of Belfast for the plaintiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
FIRST PRACTICE.
Mine Companies Explode Service
Mines OF Cane Elizabeth.

Portland, Me-, June 9.-The first
practice of exploding submarine ser
vice mines in this harbor by the mine
companies in the Portland artillery
district was had today in the ship
channel between Cushings island ana
the Cape Elizabeth shore where three
of the mines were discharged by the
155th Company. c. A. c.. under com
mand of Capt. r. X. Cravens.
The government cable ship Joseph
Henry with Major Rober and Lieut.
Moss of the Signal Corps on board ar.
rived today and these officers VIII
make an inspection of the fire con-
troll installation in this district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
WALDO
PALERMO.

CENTER-D. W. Benner is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Wendell Turner is visiting rela-
tives in West Gardiner.
Howard & Handy are making repairs
on their farm buildings.
S. NJ. Handy is visiting friends in Fair
field.
-. W. Benner lost his horse Wednesday.
Collie is supposed to have been the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

from the burial of her father, by whose
death she had come into a small for
tune. Young Beebe. the driver. was
the son of wealthy livery owner. He
lay ~ yards nearer, stone dead. The
Rev. Mr.. Romath was the clergyman
who had ofiiciated at the funeral.
An inquest has been deferred pend
ing fuller investigation of facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
coburn 10: Kent's Hill 3.

Kent's Hill. Me, Jun 9.-Coburn beat
Kent's Hill Wednesday. 10 to B. The
game was witnessed by many who
came in teams from surrounding towns
BRYANT. the catcher for Coburn, was
injured in the second inning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

in business or social life. and earns SO
handsome a salary as to preclude the
necessity of resorting to such means OF
raising money He resides In Portland
in the winter and at Peaks Island in the
summer with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
MCFARLAND VS.. WELSH.
Another Match Arraneed-Liqht-
weights Will Fight at Cardiff.

London, June 9.-Another match has
been arranged between Packy Mcfarland
of Chicago and Freddie Welsh, the Brit
ish lightweight champion. They will fight
at Cardiff within a month for a purse of
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

Hasty consumption prevented and all
forms of cold so disagreeable and annoy
ing can be quickly cured by using Adam
sons Botanic Cough BalSam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

Lightning struck the bayonets In pa.
troll that was maneuvering wednesday az
Krasnoye-Selo. st. Petersburg, killing one
soldier and fatally wounding another
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10

Billings. industrial agent of the Maine
Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-10
BIG MAJORITY.

Continued from Page OneD
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-01-01
Huah Doherty Honored.

Another proof that the "Kellys and
Burkes and Sheas" are always to the
front when there are noble deeds to
do, or noble deaths to die" has been
furnished by Hugh Doherty of Brook
lyn, N. Y, to whom Congress has
awarded a gold medal. Mr.. Doherty.
who is a fireman in the Bureau of Sew
ers, resides at 1856 Douglass street,
Brooklyn.
He has saved twenty lives from the
sea and has several times received
medals in recognition of his bravery.
The latest achievement for which Con-
gress honors him was the rescue OF
James MCGOWAN in the East River on
June 3, 1907. This deed was brought
to the attention Of Congress, which. by
a special act awarded him a gold medal
bearing the inscription I'm Testimony
of Heroic Deeds in Saving Life from
the Sea-
Mr.. Doherty was awarded silver
Congressional medal in 1903, and his
breast is adorned with decorations pre-
sented by the Humane Society the
United States Volunteer Life Saving
Corps and the Board of Aldermen. He
organized the first life saving station at
Coney Island twenty years ago.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-01-01
How Names Are Chanoed.

In the interview with a representa-
tive Of the Daily Mail, Sir Robert e.
Matheson, who has just retired from
the position Of registrar general Of Ire-
land, states:
II was struck by the great peculiari-
ties In names. For instance, in the
middle Of n marriage certificate there
would appear such name as Mary
Hurley, while the signature would ap-
pear as Mary Commane, the latter be-
ing the Irish for hurley stick. 1 made
q collection Of these peculiarities, and
added to them from time to time until
l had quite a large amount Of interests
ing material.
I'm 1465 a law was passed requiring
the Irish to take English surnames, and
what they usually did was to translate
their Irish name into the nearest Eng
lish equivalent. Thus the Cunneens be-
came Rabbits. and there are now quite
number Of people named Rabbit in
Ireland" Instances were given Of per-
sons having been registered at birth In
the Irish form Of name, though they
were christened in the English equiva-
lent, while two brothers belonging to
the one family used the Irish and
spcctively.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-01-01
Bethlehem Today.

bethlehem is today" says the Cath
olic Encyclopedia, "a little town with
about 10000 inhabitants, exclusive of
foreigners $1,000 Latins, 100 Catholic,
or Melchite, Cracks, 1000 Greeks, a
few Armenians and Mussulmans). The
Inhabitants are very active and indus
trious. Besides agriculture, they are
engaged in the fabrication Of wooden.
mother of-pearl and bituminous lime
stone objects, such as beads, crosses,
etc. The women are remarkably beau
tiful. and wear II peculiar costume
which is very rich and Of ancient pat
tern. The Franciscans govern the Latin
parish, a schoasticate, primary
school and an asylum; the Christian
Brothers have rlovitiate for native
young men; the Fathers Of the Sacred
Heart, or Betharramites, have scho-
lasticate for their missions in South
America; the Salesians conduct an in
dustrial school with an orphange and
elementary school; the Sisters Of st.
Joseph of the Apparition have two con-
vents, a school, an orphanage and an
infant school; the Sisters of Charity
have a hospital and an orphanage; the
rCarmelite nuns monastery"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-01-01

Not an hour later than the next gen>
eral election Goud cheers). Why did
the Lords reject the Budget? They
said that if they had not rejected it
things would have been done which
were irretrievable. Lord Rothschild
had said, What! are you going in
this country to make the same law
for me and my grocer? Out with the
bill at once" These days were gone.
and the sooner the noble lords reconcil-
ed themselves to that the better for
their peace Of mind (hear, hear).
The right Of the commons to grant
supplies was Il franchise. and not, as
Mr. Balfour had said, pet vanity.
Every grain of freedom was more
precious than radium, and the nation
that threw 1t away was the most wan-
ton of prodigals (cheers). The right
Of the Commons of England to grant
supplies. and to make the redress OF
grievances the condition of that grant,
drenched England with blood, said the
speaker in conclusion-thatr right ia the
proud possession Of Englishmen
(cheers). They were pre- eminent in
the conflict that won. 1t is their
noblest tradition, and do not believe
that dauntless National spirit which
Won that liberty has bernme 50 degen- !
crate thst at the >ea1l Of an entets
oliearchy, Without striking a single
blow. the Englishmen Of today mean to
surrender one Of the finest and fairest
cestors Ooud and prolonged cheers).