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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
ONCE A COW BOY.
Missouri Blacksmith Announces Can
didacy for United States Senate.

ST. Joseph. Mo-, May 2S.-John F.
breckenridge, the blacksmith, who an
noucces himself IL candidate for United
States senator from Missouri and
whose petition with the required num-
Der Of names has been filed with the
secretary of state at Jefferson City, in
his early days, followed 1.-The TRAIL" as
4 cowboy. He runs horse shOeing
establishment at the stockyards in
South st. Joseph.
While with Wild West shows as a
rope and cattle thrower Mr. Brecken-
ridge visited Europe and every part of
the United States. In Brussels 10 years
ago, he saved the lives of five persons
in p hotel fire and again at Jackson
ville Fla, seven years ago, he rescued
two persons from suffocation by smoke.
AS farrier in Jerseyville, ILL.,, six
years ago he made strong race for
Congress as a Socialist and Labor cam
didate. Mr.. Breckenridge says he will
make a strenuous campaign for United
States senator, visiting every county in
the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
PARDON. OF SPiTZER
Granted to Enable Him to Testify in
New York Cases.

Washington, May 23.-At the pardon d.
vision of the department of Justice to-
day it was said that the papers having
to do with the pardon of Oliver Splitter,
convicted in connection with sugar
frauds, had been handled entirely by
Atty. Gen. Wickersham and that no one
in the division knew anything about the
case, except instructions received by
them to keep the matter quiet when the
pardon was issued. At the White House
it was said there was no statement to
be made as to the pardon.
Atty. Gen. Wickersham was at the
White House when word was received in
the city of the pardon of Splitter. When
he left he seemed surprised that anyone
should know of the fact. When told that
the announcement came from New York
he said: You had better send to the de-
partment of justice to find about pardons
instead of going to New York for infor-
nation"
The only information obtanable at the
department of justice regarding the Spit
ger pardon was contained in the follow
ing statement made by Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham
"Oliver Splitter, convicted s,,perinten-
dent of the American Sugar Refining Co.
was granted an unconditional pardon by
President Taft a day or two ago on the
recommendation of Henry l.. Stimson,
special assistant to the attorney gen
eral, for the purpose of qualifying him
to testify on behalf of the government
in the pending prosecution in New York
against c. r. Heike, Ernest Gerbracht
and others"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
PRICE OF LUMBER
In This Country Is Being Investigated
BY Department of Justice.

Washington, May 23.-The depart
ment of justice is investigating the
subject of the price of lumber in the
United States with the view OF deter
mining whether or not the so-called
lumber trust may be prosecuted under
the Sherman antitrust law on the
ground that it is combination in re-
straint of trade.
For some time the officials have
been lOking carefully into charges that
the so-calied trust controlled the price
OF lumber and an agent has been at
work gathering information for the
use of the department. The so-called
combination. officials say, is one OF
the most formidable with which the
department has had to deal.
The point is made that the inquiry
under way is in line with the an
nounced policy of the department of
justice to investigate and prosecute
combinations alleged to be in re-
straint of trade that enter into the
high cost of living, without waiting
for the decision of the supreme court
in the Standard Oil and the American
Tobacco cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
NAVY REORGANIZATION.
Changes BY Secretary Meyer Said to
Have Saved Money.

Washington, May ga virtual reor-
ganization of the navy has been made
by Secretary Meyer in the year during
which he has held the portfolio of the
navy department. He has brought about
a saving of money in many directions, it
is said. Many of the changes inaugur-
ated by Secretary Meyer are the result.
direct or indirect, of suggestions offer
ed at his request by officers in all parts
Of the naval service.
Saving of coal has been accomplished
by systematic firing, economy of steam.
replacing defective joints and journals
and stopping leaky valves. On the Mon
tana saving of Is tons of coal daily
is due to systematic firing
With reference to oil the saving has
been great. On the battleship Georgia.
improved evaporators have reduced the
cost Of making fresh water 40 per cent.
Secretary Meyers reorganization plans
include systematic overhauling Of the yes
sells at the shipyards after each cruise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
HAVING REAL REST.
Roosevelt Passing Time
Quietly in London.
Guest Of Lieut.. Col. and Mrs.
Lee al Their City Home.
Has Speaking Engagements for
Wednesday and thursday.

London, May 23-Mr. Roosevelt is
entering the auietest days thus far of
his European tour and is getting some
thing like real rest His throat still
bothers him and his voice is husky.
After spending the week at the
Wrest Park home of American Am
baSsador and Mrs. Reid. Mr.. Roosevelt,
Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt and
Kermit returned to London today and
are the guests of Lieut. Col. and Mrs.
Arthur Fl. Lee at their city house. The
lieutenant colonel was. military at
tache at the British embassy at WASH
ington in 1889. They will remain with
the Lees for the greater part OF the
week. The demands upon the former
Presidents time do not lessen, but his
present host is doing his utmost to
prevail upon the colonel to refuse to
see callers and to have the quiet of
which he stands so much in need.
Mr.. Roosevelt's only speaking en-
gagements this week are for Wednes-
day and Thursday. On Wednesday he
will receive delegation from the Brit
ish group of the supplementary
Union and on the following day he will
receive a degree from Cambridge Uni
versity.
Mr.. Roosevelt was the guest at
luncheon today of 20 big game hunt
ers, several of whom Joined in pre-
senting him with a rifle before he start
ed on the African expedition. Those
at the function included F. c. c. Sell
our, Sir Harry Johnston, F. G. Cum
H. Seton Kerr, Sir Clement
Hill, Count Won Butcher, Sydney
Charles Buxton, Ian Buxton, w. A.
Baillie- Grohman and Seth Bullock.
Mr.. Roosevelt had tea at Dorchester
House this afternoon, meeting Andrew
Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie, DR.. Will
liam Osler and few others. The
Roosevelts dined with the Lees tonight
only the members of the two families
being present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
SCOLDs The JURY.
i|IyH city Green AngeIed
A Losing a Suit
l,rdei Of $3.50 for Safe De-
/, post Rentals eI'sn'
H.. \ vIp Encourage BIackmail'
Ms 10 Attack Her.

,.u York, May 23.-Mrs. Hetty
Nc" sometimes called the wealthiest
|so rua, in the world. scolded the jury
C.S S found against her today in a
~, AZ anti for 1868 brought by the Safe
b.nosit Co. of New York for box
RENTALS. o.,.o.o+oa
ZION the verdict was announced. rs
h.,e no justice for women in this
M, Now a whole horde of black
Zraders will be encouraged to descend
h me-
Mrs Green was n willing witness and
M 10 be cautioned several times 10
30nane her testimony to the questions
sted, Her voice was thin and high
I nd her manner excited. On leaving
M court she refused a cab and walk
IA 10 her Offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
spARKs FROM MAINE WIRES.

Tho contract between the town of
kothbay Harbor and the Capitol Island
anciation, to supply Capitol Island with
a,ter has been signed, and it is assured
ka the pipe will be laid. There will be
3n SOO feet of two-inch pipe from
luthport to the island, and the town is
\ nut In a new pipe to assure a better
},pply. between Boothbay HaEbor and
kest Harbor. 1t is expected that the
bark will be finished by July !.
mrs Caroline Hutchinson was rescued
tom her burning house at Buxton Center
k,nday by the quick action of her
kphew. Harold Hutchinson, who lives
lose BY The fire was discovered short
after noon and when attempt was
lade to gain entrance to the house the
tors were found to be locked. Entrance
oas made by breaking the doors and
1n Hutchinson was nearly overcome
ben found. The cause of the fire is not
bown Help was summoned from near
houses by telephone and although
BEAT haste was made by those respond
n the fire had gained such Roadway
BAT It could not be extinguished. The
te communicated to the barn and that
|th the house was fully destroyed. Fire
also started in the Bolster buildings
bout one.eighth of mile distant, by
shingles from the roof in order to
tve the buildings.
THAT the large Jagged hole that
tas discovered Sunday short dis
tnce from Old Orchard was caused
n meteor from the now famous
alleys comet, is the belief of many
1h1 have seen it. Close by was a
brg pig which was found dead. The
bet that loud explosion was heard
ednesday evening sounding like the
scnarge of heavy gun at a distant
pint gives further base for the story.
4he hole was in q large sand bank
d the manner in which the earth
las piled up about 1t gives further
ress to the explosion theory. No me-
forlc pieces have been found and 1t
thought that the substance broke
Ito many fine particles by reason or
great velocity it would attain
lere It part of that body now COM
banding universal attention. Hum
reds Of local people have visited the
ace and the majority are of the idea
pat It was caused by a meteor ana
pthing else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Amazing Story Of Sugar. Weighing
Frauds Told at Heike Trial by Man
Pardoned by President 0ther
Indictments May Follow.

when the six weighers We're dis
charged what happened?"
Il paid them the same wages every
week at my home" was the reply of
Mr.. Splitter who said that the money
bracht, who left the money in a pack
age at his garage.
when did this money cease?"
when l was sentenced last Feb
ruary," answered Mr.. Splitter
Splitter said he knew Secretary
Heike. but did not connect him in any
way with the knowledge of the false
weighing. Cross examination of the
witness was deferred. Prosecutor
Stimson said Splitter became con-
science stricken while in prison and
desired to tell all he knew of the al
legged frauds.
Prosecutor Stimson says that Splitter
decided to save his comrades by making
a confession. At the time he began to
confess, Mr.. Stimson says, there was
no suggestion that Splitter might be par
doned. After making the confession
Splitter was brought to this section of
the country and kept in an adjoining
state until put on the witness stand to-
day.
Leroy, to whom Splitter said he told of
the frauds, it was learned. is dead. He
in charge of the importation of raw
sugar.
Allan HauXhurst, an assistant cashier
working under Bendernagel. when re-
called to the stand corroborated Splitter
by referring to the payroll books and
testified that Gerbracht ordered various
advances in the. pay of the government
checkers.
Andrew Mallon, also an employe in the
cashiers office, testified to the same facts
related by the preceding witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
A STAND FOR MORALITY.
Short Skirts and Tights Must Go from
the Bilboards. NJ

Cincinnati, May 23-"Short skirts
and tights must go from the bill
boards. We will go further than that
we will not print anything that q
reputable newspaper or magazine
would reject" This was the declara
ton here today of Clarence F.. Runey.
secretary of the International Poster
Printers Association of the United
States and Canada. He made it just
before delegates to the fourth annual
convention of the association gathered
before the first session and several OF
them corroborated Mr.. Runey's state
ment of the main purpose of the meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
llDlrs JOURNAL CONTENTS
Page Ono.

Page One.
lELEGRAPH-Senate Votes for Two
wv battleships: Other Congressional
1sxs-Mrs. Hetty Green Angered at
us.ns Suit and Scolds the jury
3malhg story of Sugar Weighing
fauas Told at Heike Trial by. Man Par
f,e NJ ny President-Col. Roosevelt Pass
II i'me quietly In London.
Page Two.
lnnsureiAiL.-Skowhegan. Pittsfield and Gar
/ Page Three.
| nnsTIaallss,,Waterville. Fairfield and Oak
:" Local News.
Page Four.
is,rroHTlNG-Red Sox Lose to Chicago
s-Doves Lost to Cincinnati-Other
l ass,ne notwithstanding and Other Sport
L Page Five.
| aaaaIEsGRAPH AND FINANCIAL-Dai-
"a'ket Quotations.
Page Six.
L Page Seven.
I6l.ASsiEIED ADVERTISEMENTS
SscelauH rsmaie Wants-Real Estate and
ms sua me For Sale-To Let-Business
Naiiroads and Steamboats,.
4. Page Eight.
aWtaErlLkennehec. Lincoln. Sagadahoc
waldo County News
i Page Nine.
ES sLSEnA AND GENERAI.-State House
,Ses sns S Washington Letter-Ken-
a'a somerset County News.
Page Ten.
Iome aa Ne, Local Unconstitutional
u winthrop Local News.
Page Eleven.
kd ie,ta.Al musements-List of Adver-
hrsferss ers-Local Briefs-Real Estate
Page Twelve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
ANNUAL FIELD DAY
OF Portland Railroad and Steambo at
Mems Association.

Portland, Me- May 23.-Over 100
railroad and steamboat traffic men
from nearly every section of New Eng
land were presented today at the an
nual field day of the Portland Railroad
and Steamboat Mems Association.
There was program of sports and
dinner at which some of the transppr-
tation problems OF New England were
informally discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Conditions end General Forecast.

Washington May 23.-During Mon
day low temperatures prevailed IN the
north upper Lake region. but else
where over the Eastern half of the
country temperature changes were
very irregular. owing to the shower
distribution. Showery weather will
continue for another two days IN the
middle Atlantic states. while in the
districts from the lower Lake region
eastward showers Tuesday will be
followed by generally fair weather
Wednc sday. In the East the tempera-
lures will change but little The winds
along the New England coast will be
moderate southwest to west, except
brisk in extreme south portion: mid
die Atlantic coast, moderate south
west to west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

This permits the continuous employment
of expert machinists, many of whom
formerly would be dismissed after a
piece of work was done and not be
ready to return when needed again. A
saving of thousands of dollars in repair
work has been effected by having re-
pair shops on shipboard. The establish
ment of ayschool of marine engineering
at Annapolis is another means whereby
Sec. Meyer hopes to train for special
work engineer officers who show like
lihood to be of Particular value in some
part of his reorganization scheme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
PROPOSED APPROPRIATION
To Defray Expenses Of Tariff Board
Stricken Out in House.

Washington, May 23-After a
lengthy debate the proposed $250.O00
appropriation to defray the expenses of
the tariff board. recommended by the
President, was stricken from the sun
dry civil appropriation bill in the
House today. This action resulted
from a decision by Mann Of <Ills., who
was in the chair sustaining point
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
THE WEATHER.
SHOW e RS.

Washington, May 23.-Forecast Tor
New England: Showers Tuesday;
Wednesday partly cloudy, moderate
to brisk southwest to west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 23.-Forecast: Tuesday
unsettled, generally fair and warmer;
Wednesday fair, somewhat cooler
brisk south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
1904
loc. CIGAR,

l0c. CIGAR.
Msfry output now at rate Of 1900 900
- ~, Nth year of continued In
! es' FACTORY Manchester, N. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12
Gaxernor ONerthro,yn..

Rio Janeiro, October. 10 THE Gov
aernor OF the state of Ama2onas, Col.
Ribeiro Bittencoprt, has been over
thrown by the opposition, aided by fed
eral forces. Serious disturbances fol-
federal hotilla bombarded the town
Of Manaos, which !5 the capital q the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12

vice for their murderous deed, slemp
voted to reinstate.
Mr.. Glass gave Mr.. Slemp credit
for having briar roots put on the duty
list and suggested that since this
great service he has done his country
his name should now be "Briar Root"
Slemp.
Mr.. Glass made powerful and tell
Ing speech. and the people were Ioath
to break up at the end of his address
OF one hour and half.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12

III OHyINg NY 1~EL hHUE KC..S I'd
COFFEES. yon cen reduce your grocery
bill and Sc. The very best palnes on the mark.
a lrial uill convince you
] pack all grades. The prices OF my
Coffees will meet the views Of all consum.
ers. Insist ON having YOUNGER'SC COZ.
FEES IN PACKAGES. bearing T.. c.
7YOUNGER'S) w RIFT E N SIGMA
TURES and save 10 to rs per cent. in
prices. Satisfaction, guaranteed or money
refunded. Younger's Coffees, once tried
II properly prepared fer the cup, always
used. Ha
For sale by all dealers. Ii your merchant
will give you the name Of merchant
who will be glad to furnish ou my Cotfees
Return all SIGNATURES and COU.
iPONS to ia5 4.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12
STUART AND GLASS
CRITICIZE S[EMP.
Forceful Democratic Orators Ad
dress Great Gathering at
!, Jonesville.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
Jonesville. Va, October 11.-Perhaps
the largest political gathering ever as
sembled in Lee county met together
to-day at Blackwater to greet Henry
C. Stuart and Hon. Carter Glass. OF
Lynchburg. Messrs. Stuart and Glass
arrived in Jonesville last night from
Wise, and this morning began the
journey from there over the Wallen's
Ridge and Powell's Mountain. Quite a
number of people gathered in Jones'
vile this morning. some on horseback
and some in hacks. to accompany the
speakers to the appointed place. BY
The time Hunters Gap was reached.
four miles from Jonesville. the process
sion had swelled to 300 or 400 people,
and by the time the party had reached
the foot of the Powell's Mountain. on
the south. 500 people were in line. and
when the place of speaking was
reached the procession looked like an
army on triumphant march
When the speakers arrived at the
grounds the whole face of the earth
Seemed covered with people. and 1t
was estimated that from 1000 to 2.5o0
people were on the ground AS Stuart
and Glass drove on the ground the peo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12
.ANGL|N'S ACTION
PUZZLES PARSONS
Thinks Democrats Are Respon-
sible for Another Man
Entering Race.

Washington, October 11.--John M.
Parsons. State Senator to the Virginia
House of Delegates, contestant for the
seat OF Representative -. w. Saunders
In the sixty-tlrst Congress, and q can
didate. for the same place in the Sixty
second Congress, Is a much perplexed
man. He has been In washington for
several days hobnobbing with the wise
ones here, trying to get. light and some
Intelligent guidance that Will show
him Just where he stands.
What Mr. Parsons would like to
know Is whether or not Judge Saun:
ders and his Democratic supporters
OF the Fifth District put the other
sons-Anglin--up to running, just to
muddy the waters and to make an
other Elliott Matthews affair. Seen
here to-day. Mr.. Parsons admitted that
he was puzzled about the matter.
why, i believe" he said. that
saunders's friends have put out this
man Anglin Just to make another case
like that Of Elliott Matthews, the
the name of Anglin goes on the ballot
to be printed and distributed at the
polling places this fall, and win out
over Saunders, the friends Of the lat
ter Will make q big hurrah about the
irregularity OF the ballot.
Who is this man Anglin. anyhow:
the one they call the InsurgentY l
pm the regular nominee of the Repub-
Leans IN my district, and that lei
low could not get handful of votes
In the whole state. Whats he In
Burging about, I'd like to know, when
! am the regular nominee Of the dis
trict? II I'm not to be the only Re-
publican candidate OF that district
then what's the use of my running?
No, Mr.. Anglin couldn't get many votes.
and he knows it--or ought to. What /
want to know Is, II Saunders's friends
are at the bottom OF this trick"
Judge Saunders is not In Washington
be esi secured cure: from him as to Whether
or not he is responsible for the put
ting out OF Mr.. Anglin on the Re-
publican ticket in the Fifth District as
an "Insurgent," Just to muddy the
waters and make trouble for Par
sons. II he can answer the ques-
ton In the negative, he will doubt
Jess relieve Mr.. Parsons's mind OF much
nneasiness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12
NEW, REGULATIONS ADOPTED.
Dual Fees Wiped Out by Board OF Quaran
tine Commissioners.

tiIIe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. :
Especial to Tho Times Dspatch.1
Norfolk, Va, October 1I.--At meeting
to-day the Board of Quarantine Commits
sloners OF Norfolk, Portsmouth and Norfolk
county practically wiped out the dual
quarantine feets affecting this harbor and
adjacent waters controlled. The following
is the resolutions passed:
No. 1.-The following classes shall be sub.
jected to the inspection of the quarantine
medical officer, to-wt:
(a) Such as have on board at the time
arrival any case of sickness, and such as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12
FOLEY SENTENCED TO
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
Ispecfal 10 The Times-Disna,cb


Hampton, va, October Thames
Foley, an iron worker. employed by
the Old Dominion Iron Company. in
Richmond, was this afternoon convict
ed in the Circuit Court of cutting
James Birch steward at the 3uckroe
Beach Hotel, and sentenced to six
months in the county jail, and to pay
fine of $50. Birch was stabbed a
number of times. and had to remain
in a hospital two weeks. Foley said
he was drunk when he did the cutting
and was not responsible for his acts.
George r. Chiffon. an artilleyman az
Fort Monroe who broke the skull of
W. T. Dixon, collector in Phoebus.
got off with fine of $50 Dixon has
just recovered from the assault. which
took place last May. Chiffon claimed
that he did not intend to kill Dixon
but had intended thrashing him, and
the skull breaking was an accident.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-12
GREATER SAFETY
STRONGLY URGED
Continued From l'irst Page.)

o'iA = - - L NSS.J
and was followed by an informal
luncheon at the Jefferson.
When the working end of the con-
vention convened in the auditorium at
2:30 in the afternoon. the women and
not few of the masculine attendants
who might have taken part in the bust
ness proceedings, went forth with u
special guide on sightseeing tour,
visiting historical parts of the city.
Last night they participated in an in
formal dance,in the auditorium.
NInny Social Features.
Beginning this morning at o'clock
the convention will consider reports
until 1870, when it will adjourn for the
day. At 1920 this morning the wo-
men will be taken for an automobile
ride through the city and suburbs. The
NTH annual dinner will be held at the
Jefferson at 1870 tonight.
After 3 o'clock this afternoon. mem
bers of the convention will visit the
exhibits of various concerns that are
showing all manner Of devices for
railroad signaling in the sample rooms
OF the Jefferson. Altogether this is
said to be the best exhibit of its kind
ever shown in this city.