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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23

termined not to go home when Bath
was reached but to make a days out
ing of the ride. so away We skinned
over High and Lincoln streets with
it's smooth macadam which, by the
way, shows the benefit of Names
policy in building good roads. past
Druid Park where ladies stood admir-
ing the beauties of the new park. out
over the Brunswick road, down by the
beautiful Snow farm and TroWbrdge
villa and country estate overlooking
the romantic New Meadows down the
Harpswell road, we landed late in the
afternoon ut Oakledge, as the steam
boat company has renamed Gurnet
landing. But the Tramp is getting
ahead of his story:
New Meadows Inn was crowded with
Sunday guests. on piazZas and lawns
and many We're strolling along the
country roads nearby. At the Inn
were drawn up half dozen automo-
biles and in the New Meadows oppo-
site The waters were alive with motor
boats and yachts.
Our car moved slowly across the
New Meadows bridge for the purpose
| of allowing the tall well-tanned pretty
young lady by my side a chance 10
| wave a greeting to a handsome young
| friend of hers ON board one of the
largest yachts. The Young man who
was standing in the bow on the boat,
waved his hat vigorously, returning
our fair young lady's Chatauquan
salute. 1t as worth making that
DAYS trip in the car to see the rose
bloom upon the tan of our fair ladys
cheek.
Bob Jordan is always the same. The
landlord of the famous Gurnet VIII
never grow old. His shore dinners are
ALWAYS the same. On the other slde
of Gurnet point in the thicknesses OF
the pines, spruces and frs of late,
these Lewistonians and some few from
other cites have been building a large
COLONY of summer homes. From the
Gurnet piazza after supper the music
of a photograph is heard coming from
one OF those Lewistonian homes, ana
the music coming over the waters
sounds like a band.
We came very leisurely home, as
the big moon was arising from the
Eastern hills "Oh. my! See that
woodchuck exclaimed one Of the
ladies in the car. The Tramp looked
over the side and lodged. 1t was not
n woodchuck, it was another sort OF
an animal, but as long as we Kept
going everything was all right, out
when we stOpped,-Oh my!
THE TRAMP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
THE TRAMP.

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Happy, Happy,
Use TIZ

A Marvel For Sore Feet. Acts Rioht
of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
LEADER In CHURCH
CONFESSES THEFT
Alton Stirred Over DefaIcatiOn of
A. f. Bassett, Cashier of Illi-
nOis Glass Co.

Alton, H., June 14.-Albert E. Bas
sett, cashier of the Illinois Glass COM
pany at Alton, is a defaulter to the
amount of $4,000 Bassett admitted
having appropriated money for many
years and investing 1t in various en-
terprises. During the time he was
serving as confidential agent of the
officers of the Illinois Glass company
at their Alton Office he was under no
bond. He was trusted so implicitly
that he was not checked up in six
years. Bassett refuses to make known
how he covered up his defalcation for
so long and the company will make
no statement. 1t is also said that Bas-
sett will not be prosecuted, as he has
turned over to his employers all his
property. valued at about one-half the
amount of his shortage. Bassett was
deacon in the First baptist church,
director in the Y. NJ. c. A, member of
the school board, president of build
ing and loan association, and head of
the local Odd Fellows lodge. He has
resigned all of his official positions
and declares that he is determined 70
try and live down the disgrace he has
put upon himself and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
LESS ALCOHOLIC
BEVERIDGES SOLD
American Grocer Says There Was a
Decrease of S11O, 1S5, 900 in
Amount Spent.

New York, June 1.-THE consump-
tion of alcoholic beverages has de-
creased during the past two years
$11O, 1876, 500, according to today's issue
of the American Grocer. This publica-
ton says that during 1909 the con-
sumption of liquors was:
Whisky-S566. ,331.
Beer-$S79,S72,542
Wines-S107,2 ,219, 800.
TotaI-S1 ,554, ,O05, 1863.
For 1907 the estimated total retail
cost of liquor was $1,664, ,191 ,463 Ac-
cording to the bureau of statistics the
population increased 2,749,966 in the
same period. The per capita use of
spirits is the smallest since 1900 and
of beer since 1905. Last years con-
sumption of tea, coffee and cocoa was
the largest since 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
WANT JOB
Alton Man Awarded Place as
Rural Mail Carrier in
Strange Dilemma.
MAKING MORE MONEY NOW
Application Acted on After a Year,
However. Binds Him TO Accept
Inferior Position.

Alton, H.. June 14.-Charles W.
Freeman. a travelling salesman, is in
a tight place as a result of having ap-
piled for a mail route in Yellowstone
park While out west a year ago
Freeman made application to the pos
tai department for the position. Since
that time he has taken a travelling po-
sition which is very lucrative.
Gets the Job.
Yesterday word came to him he had
been awarded the mail route and that
he was to begin work July l. Free.
man wired he could not accept, and
the officials wired back he would have
to do it or forfeit. bonds of $4,000 and
spend II months in Jail. They refus-
ed to excuse him.
Appeals to Congressman.
He has appealed to Congressman Ro.
denberg of this district to try to get
relief for him. Meantime he will have
20 resign his position and start west
- pack mail over the lonely route in
Yellowstone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

United States in determining the con-
stitutionality of the tax. The resolu-
tion was referred to the committee on
finance.
Taft Opposes.
President Taft has expressed en-
phatic disapprovel of the plan involved
in Cullom's resolution providing for
the postponement of the payment of
the corporation tax until Jan 1. At
torney General Wickersham also dis
approves of the resolution.
Would Necessitate Loan.
Should it become a law it would be
necessary for the government to issue
certificates to the extent of $25, ,00O, 900
to meet obligations which the treasury
department had intended to pay with
the proceeds of the corporation tax
receipts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

at the village of Schult when bridge
collapsed. Two barracks in which
italian and CrOatian laboreTs were
housed were swept away and the oc-
cupants who were in bed were
drowned.
CIOudburst the Cause.
Cologne. Germany. June 14.-Great
loss of life has occurred in the Abr
valley of the Eifel region as the result
Of a cloudburst Sunday night. Late
estimates place the total number or
dead at $50.
News of the catastrophe reached
here yesterday. Numerous storms in
the region had made the streams un-
usually high, and as a result of an un-
usually heavy downpour Sunday night
the river Abr suddenly overflowed.
Barracks Swept Away.
The greatest loss of life occurred
where two barracks containing italian
and Croatian laborers employed on the
railway were swept away. The in
mates were surprised in their sleep
and were unable to help themselves.
Thirty bodies have been recov-
cred.
The flood caused enormous damage,
completely destroying the railway and
devastating several villages. Light
ming struck in one village, destroying
10 houses and seriously injuring four
persons.
The flood subsidized early yesterday
as suddenly as it came, and the danger
is past. Many peasants, however,
have lost everything and are depend
ent on charity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Iowa Member of Upper House
Speaks for Insurgents in
Congress.
BRINGS IN TAFT'S NAME
Declares Progressives Cannot Be Run
Out of Republican Party, Which
They Are UphOIding.
Delivers Sharp Thrusts

shall fight republican rotten
ness, but shall do II as a republl-
can. 1t will be difficult to get me
out of the party. 1t cannot be done
by lying about me or calling me
names.
do not purpose that my remain
ing years shall be given up to
dull consent to those conspiracies
which would rob the people to
multiply private wealth.
never dreamed that ! would be
called upon to defend myself
against the charge of taking serI-
oUsly the presidents speeches and
the party's platform pledges.
Last year witnessed two inpor-
tant hoaxes: the discovery Of the
north pole by Or. Cook and the
rexision of the tariff downward by
Senator AIdrich. The Fluctuations
of the president were rendered
upon both events
The highest officers Of the gov
ernment, legislative and execu-
tive, have set on foot an organ
lied defamation of the insurgents.
1t proceeds from a so-called cam
paign committee, presided over by
a muti-niIlionaire promoter Of
street car franchises, with a treas
ury filled with rotten money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
REJOINS JAPANESE SPOUSE
Daughter of Archdeacon Emery Is to
Withdraw Divorce Suit.

Reno, New, June ia sensa-
ton was sprung at Carson City yes
terday when it became known that
the young American girl. daughter of
Archdeacon Emery of California and
wife of Gunjiro Aoki, the Japanese
servant of the archdeacon, was again
living with her Japanese husband,
after having filed divorce proceedings
ten days ago. The fact has come to
light that the couple are to settle
all their marital differences, despite
vigorous opposition on the part of
the girls relatives. The divorce suit
is to be withdrawn and the couple
to return to California.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
VATICAN MEANT
NO 0FFENSE TO
THE Ger MANS

Berlin, June 1.-THE vatican has
replied to the protest of the Prussian
government against the recent papal
encyclical The reply disavows any
intention of offending German Protest
ants and says the encyclical is with
drawn so far as Germany is concerned.
In the encyclical the pope said ST.
Barromeo established at the time of
the council of Trent that the princi-
pies of Catholicism had been under
mined by Martin Luther.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, June 14.-Following is
a summary of the proceedings of the
two houses of congress yesterday
taken from the official records:
SENATE E-The senate listened to
notable address by Senator Dolliver of
Iowa in the form of vigorous defense
of the "insurgent" republican and a
reply to the criticisms of them by the
president of the United States. The
sundry civil bill. carrying appropria-
tions aggregating Sis. 100000. was
passed by the senate Bills amending
the bankruptcy law and requiring land
grant railroads TO survey their land so
as to render them amenable to taxa
tion were passed.
HOUSE The entire session of the
house was devoted to political speeches
delivered during the period permitted
for general debate upon the deficiency
bill. Representative Nye of Minnesota
spoke OF optimism and patriotism as
powerful factors in the nation at large,
referring to the functions of party or
SanizatiOns in the government of the
country. Representative Leever of
South Carolina advocated legislation to
prevent fictitious dealings in future
sales of cotton. A defense of Attorney
General Wickersham in his attitude to-
ward the Philippine friar lands was
made by Mr.. Crumpacker of Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Submitted to the Senate
and Will be Taken Up
Tomorrow.
TAFT is CONSULTED
Upper House Considering EIeC-
ton of Members by Direct
Vote of People.

Washington, June 14.-The confer
ence report on the railroad bill was
today presented to the senate. Sena-
tor EIkins announced he would call up
the conference report for action by the
senate tomorrow. The agreement was
in accordance with the announcement
made at the conclusion of the confer
ence at the White House this morning.
Not In Effect for II Months.
The conference committee adopted
the house long and short haul provt-
sion and the senate provision in regard
to the suspension of increases in rates.
Inc latter section provides in effect
the proposed increases shall not go
into effect for a period of II months
from the time notice is given by the
railroads, but It is provided further
that the interstate commerce commits
sion shall give a hearing on such ques-
tions preference over all other ques-
tions pending before it and shal! make
decisions thereon as speedily as pos
sible
Parts I'm Effect Mt Once.
The report provides the section re-
iating to suspension of increases in
rates and the section providing for the
appointment of a commission to in
vestigate the question of federal regu-
lation of stocks and bonds take effect
Immediately. The remaining portions
Of the bill go in to effect 80 days from
the date of approval.
Near nm Agreement.
Washington, June 14.-After con-
ference at the White house today Sen
ators AldTich and Elkins announced
complete agreement on the railroad
bill was in sight. 1t is said the con-
ferees have decided to take the house
provision as to long and short haul
and the senate provision giving the
interstate commerce commission 10
months in which to pass on new rates.
The presidents wish for a commission
to investigate and recommend a
method for supervising the issue of
stocks and bond issues will be met.
Savings Bank Delayed.
Washington, June IA. - Senator
Bailey made an effort to get the state
hood bill before the senate today.
Senator Carter urged action on his
motion that the senate concur in the
house amendments to the postal saw
ings bank bill and the vice president
ruled against Bailey and in favor of
Carter. but owen reminded the senate
he had obtained an unanimous agree
ment for the consideration today of
his resolution proposing a constitu-
tional amendment for the selection of
senators by direct vote of the people.
Carters motion is thus delayed for the
time being.
Is Also Crowded Out.
Owens resolutions was still under
discussion when displaced autOmati-
ca;ly at o'clock by unfinished busi-
ness" In order to obtain further con-
sideration for it Owen will have to Sc
cure unanimous consent of the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
GLIDDEN TOURISTS
ARE ON THE ROAD
Long String of Cars Leave Cincin-
natl on the Annual Reliability
Test.

Cincinnati, June 14:ATwenty-se
cars lined up for the start of the Gid
den tour today. Of these Is are contest
ants for the Glidden trophy and II for
the Chicago trophy The route this
year covers 2,851 miles and passes
through 13 states. The tour will end
at Chicago June 80.
Lexington, KY, June 14.-The Glid-
den tourists made the first stop out of
Cincinnati here at noon and began
leaving shortly after 1 o'clock for
Louisville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Bad Form to Aid Criminal.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 14.-Though
it may not be illegitimate. it is not
regarded as good form for a states
attorney to represent defendants in
criminal cases outside his own coUn-
ty. according to Attorney Genera:
Stead, in an opinion to States At
tcrney A. T. Lucas of Virginia coun-
ty. He holds the practice is of
doubtful propriety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
BRAZIL HAS REVOLUTION
Insurgents Drive Out Provincial Gov
ernOr and Proclaim Independence.

Berlin, June 14-Advices received
from Rio de Janeiro state the insurg-
ents in the prefecture of Jurua in the
Acre district of western Brazil have
driven out the governor and declared
their independence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
FLAG ON MAIL CART.
Congressman Proposes in Bill
to Have Rural Carriers Aid
the Weather Bureau.
INDICATE DAILY PROPHESY
Fling Banner to Breeze Each Morn
ing to Let Farmers Know What
Tomorrow Will Be Like.

Washington, June 14.-To extend the
United States weather bureau service
to rural districts by making every
rural mail carrier herald of official
predictions is the idea of Representa-
tive McHenry, democrat, of Pennsyl-
vania, who has introduced bill to
that effect. McHenry proposes in his
bill to have every vehicle in the rural
mail delivery service equipped with
flags denoting the weather predictions
for the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
In National Convention.

Springfield, H., June 1.-THE ma
tional convention of the Knights and
Ladies of Security met here today.
Governor Deneen and Mayor Schnepp
welcomed the delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Two Hundred Lost Lives
in Rush of Waters
Down Valley.
RESULT CLOUDBURST
Fifty Went Down at One Viii
Iage When Bridge Across
Stream Collapsed.

Cologne, Germany, June 14.-It is
estimated 200 persons lost their lives
in the flood that swept the valley of
the River Abr in the Eifel region Sun
day night. Eighty-seven bodies were
recovered today. Fifty lives were lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Judge and Marshal Appointed.

Washington, June 1.-THE presi-
dent today nominated as judge for the
western district of Missouri Arba S.
Vanvalkenburgh and as marshal for
the eastern district of Missouri Ed
ward F. Regenhardt.
David c. Owen was nominated as
postmaster at Milwaukee. Wis. and
Joseph B. Binder postmaster at Pierre,
s. D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
WRITES LETTER; LYNCHED
Missive to White Woman Leads to
Death of Mississippi Negro.

Como, Miss, June 14-While of
ficers from Arkansas were enroute
to Mastadon, Miss, with Elmer Curl,
a negro, they were overpowered by
mob near here last night, who took
the negro to Mastadon and lynch1ti
him. Curl was charged with shoIt-
ing w. p. Miller, a plantation mana
ger, who attempted to arrest him for
writing an improper letter to white
woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
CONVENTION CHAIR
GOES TO CUMMINS

Des Moines, Iowa, June 14.-Senator
Cummins was today chosen temporary
chairman of the state republican con-
vention in Des Moines Aug. g. The in
surgents control the state committee,
having seven to the stalwarts three.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

(From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets T:2S, rises 4:24; moon sets
1880 a m; planet Mercury visible:
S:4S a m. moon in conjunction with
Jupiter. passing from west to east, 3
degrees north of the planet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
SHERIFF KEEPS
THE RECORDS AT
GUTHRIE, OKLA.

Guthrie, Okla, June IA force of
deputy sheriffs has been placed about
the state house to guard against the
removal of the state records to the
new capital. Oklahoma City, where
Governor Haskell has established head
quarters. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
FIVE SAVED FROM A SHIP

Government Schooner Wrecked on
West Coast of Curacao.
Willemstad, Curacao, June 14.-The
government schooner Van Herdt was
wrecked on the northeast coast of
Curacao. The captain. crew and pas
sengers, with the exception of four
sailors and one passenger, were
drowned. The lost include the gov
ernor of Buen Ayr. The vessel struck
during thick weather Sunday night.
News of the disaster was brought here
by survivors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Vice President viii Not Speak.

Iowa City, Iowa, June 14.-Vice
President Sherman cancelled his en-
gagement to deliver the Iowa univer-
sity commencement address tomorrow
on account of his wife's illness. Presi-
dent Northrup of Minnesota university
will speak in his stead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Senator CuIIom Would Let
Corporation Tax Go
Unpaid
TILL FIRST OF YEAR
Taft and Wickersham Oppose
Resolution Before Senate
Need Revenue.

Washington, June 14-Senator Cul-
lom today introduced a joint resolu-
ton postponing until Jan. 1 next the
payment of the corporation tax. The
legislation is desired because of the
delay of the supreme court of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
HOT ONE Is GIVEN
PINCH0T IN SENATE

Washington. June 14.--In the course
of speech in the senate today during
the debate on the administration land
withdrawal bill Hepburn spoke OF ex-
Forester Pinchot as the apostle OF
fallacy. theory and ignoraRce."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
TAFT POSTPONEs ONE TRIP
May Even Fail to See Son Graduate
Because of Pressure of Business.

Because of Pressure of Business.
Washington. June 14.-Because of
the probability that next week may
witness the end of the present con-
gressional session the president has
decided not to start for New Haven
Sunday night. If there is a pressure
of business the president will forego
the privilege of seeing his son gradu-
ate.
The president may make a trip to
the middle west next October to deliv-
er number of political speeches, set
ting forth the accomplishments of the
administration up to that time. He
will go to Cincinnati in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
RIVER BULLETIN.

A falling tendency in the Mississippi
will continue from below Dubuque to
MuScatine.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

Washington, June 14.-Declaring
that ousting him from the republi-
can party cannot be done by lying
about me or calling me names. such
as free trader or democrat" Senator
Dolliver in a speech before the sem
ate yesterday in which the name of
President Taft was handled freely,
defended the insurgents.
The Iowa senator said he was glad
when Mr.. Taft was nominated and
elected and that he contributed his
efforts to accomplish that end, but
Mr. Dolliver asserted he did not
dream that within year he would
be called upon to defend himself and
the insurgents of the charge of TAX
ing seriously the presidents speeches
and the platform pledges.
Votes with Regulars.
The speech was delivered during
the discussion of the provision of
the sundry civil appropriation bill
providing $25O,OOO to enable the
president to gather information bear
ing upon the operation of the new
tariff law. Senator Clay's motion to
SITlh0 Oul the pIONlSlOH was lOoI ny
party vote of 13 to A, Mr.. Dol
liver and his fellow progressives
voting with the regular republicans.
The sundry civil bill, carrying ap-
propriations aggregating S11S,OOO,-
900, then was passed.
Mr.. Delivers speech was the RS
ply of the insurgents" to the
charges of party disloyalty and was
a direct challenge to their opponents
in the party. Beginning with the
declaration that the tariff discussion
had been revived because of the tar
iff law, Mr.. Dolliver declared there
was no longer any freedom of con-
science or of opinion such as had
once made the republican party
strong. Hereafter, he said it was
(Continued on Page Eighty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

would be for the next "a hours Sus-
pension or dismissal from the service
is fixed in the bill as the penalty for
failure or refusal of rural carrier to
comply with its terms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
THE WEATHER
Fair and continued warm weather
tonight and Wednesday.

Temperature at a. m, &c. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, Sc;
minimum in u hours, 81. Velocity of
wind at m, miles per hour. Pre-
cipitation, none. Relative humidity, at
p. m. SO, at a. m. 63.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Let Farmers Know.

Rural mail wagons thus, in leaving
their starting point each day, would
fly from their tops flags which would
indicate TO every farmer and country
resident the opinion of the govern
ment forecaster as to what the weather
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Is Also Crowded Out.

Owens resolutions was still under
discussion when displaced autOmati-
ca;Iy at o'clock by unfinished busi-
ness In order to obtain further con-
sideration for it Owen will have to Sc
cure unanimous consent of the senate.