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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15

IN HALLOWELL TWO STORY
house on corner of Page and Pleasant
SITS, built years ago. Corner lot OF
more than acre land which can be divid
ed into desirable building lots. Hen house,
young shade and fruit trees and small
fruits in variety, splendid view. Inquire
on premises. James j. Donovan. m10d6t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD A

WE TOO OOITVN . pOTIO -
house in Gardiner the coming season. If
50. I shall be pleased to show you my
large variety of house lots in good loca-
tons ranging in price from $125 up. n.
r. Sawyer, Real Estate. ;3$5 Water St,
Augusta Maine Tel 49, nch12dtf
FARM OF So ACRES AND FARMING
Tools. ] Y miles to the city of Gardiner.
owner wishes to sell as he has other
business Inquire of Arthur Moores, r.
+. -. No l., Gardiner, Me. n10d6t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
FOR SALE-HORSES, CATTLE

.------------------
FRESH COW, JERSEY AND GURN-
sey six years old John II. Neale. Al
gusta Me, Il. +. -. 4. mchl2d"f
SINGLE or DOUBLE PAIR OF
work horses weighing $50, gray aud
black; aud : years old; sleds, jigger,
harness. ctr. Octave Michaud. . Granite
street Tel. ioH-5, Augusta, Me
mchl-d6t"
ENGLISH SETTER. GOOD HUNT
or and watch dog Sold cheap if taken
at once. /. Barker, q Child St. mchiod6l'
WANTED TO BUY, WORK OXEN
from IT, s in. to IT. Write description
and price to \. L. Di1imnond, f. f. u
No. IS. Wat"rville, Me. mN.dtWS
ONE BAY GELOlNG, ABOUT 1900
pounds: also one bay mare, 1900 pounds.
These horses are good workers and good
users and not afraid Of anything. j. NJ,
Nichols. No. %. corner Child and Center
SITS, Augusta. mchldtt
FOR SALE OR WOULD EXCHANGE
for or 5 year old colt. unbroken black
marc 8 years Old; good worker. fair
driver. fearless. G.. T.. Ti!sor, Belgrade
lakes tuChid3wkSf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
WANTED-MALE HELP
MEN WHO DESIRE TO ATTEND
PULP AND PAPER MILL MEN TO

20 TO tOliuth. =. z, o work IN mill
there. Travelling expenses paid to Cor
inth. Apply to ID. S. Weeks. South Gar
diner Me. inch9dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
VAN WANTED TO LEARN TO

drive and repair automobiles in our re-
pair shop; send STAMP for particulars.
New England Auto Co, 500 fremont
street Boston mch9dlno~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
GREEN MOUNTAIN AND IRISH

Cobbler seed potatoes, good stock, grown
from Aropstooh county seed. Apply to G..
w. Washbuth. r. f. d. l, augusta
mch11a2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15

against peeling, which We kalsumiue with
,m,,Superba \ full line of Peats, also
Thibants 1910 wall papers. at Packard's
Paint Shop, Foot Rines Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
FLORIDA EASTER LILY BULBS

all warranted blooming size, sent post
paid for 20c. dozen, 3 dozen, 5Oc
stamps taken Alice Warner Jackson
Vile. Florida mch7dlmo*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
FOR Observation-Disclosures
SEED POTA.

gas stove, coal stove, sewing machine
chambcr sets. ard book cases. Will be
So!d at very low price G. II. Brickett
state street, Augusta. mi4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
STATE OR DISTRICT MANAGER.
YOUNG MEN TO LEARN AUToMo-

LINOTHP MACHiNlST-GOOO
wages to a. competent man. Address Ken.
nebcc Journal. Augusta. Me. llfdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
IN MOUNTAIN porn
CEILINGS

TOT SAFE at 40c. per bu.. delivered ANY,
where III city. w. +. Walker & Son. TEL
&lS-32, r. r. -. No. ,. mch15d6tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-15
SINGLE COMB BUFF oRPiNGToN
SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORN
BUFF ROCKS FROM cEDARDALE
THOROUGHBRED BARRED PLY

mouth Rock and s {. Reds. Heavy win
ter layers; $100 per sitting for eggs that
will hatch. f. +. Moore. Bolton Hill; Au-
rusta. Me mch9dlmo*
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
CASE Of SUTTON
NAY Be RE0PENED
Mother of Dead Officer Said
to Be Planning Further
investigation

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Feb. 2S.-It be-
came known today that Mrs. Rosa
3. sutton, mother Of Lieut. James y.
Sutton. [. 5. NJ c., whose death in
October. 1907, was the subject Of a
prolonged investigation at a naval court
Of inquiry last summer was in An
uapolis for a short time yesterday. and
it is known that it was in reference to
the further investigation which she IS
trying 70 induce Congress to make.
The report Of the court Of inquiry
was that The death was due 70 a re-
volver shot fired by sutton himself
Mrs Sutton is dissatisfied with this
finding, though II did not allege suicidal
intent and adheTes 10 her belief that
the shot was fired by some one else.
Il is understood that Mrs. sutton has
important new evidence TO offer.
The matter cannot be taken I'D now
By any naval tribunal. as it expired by
initiation after two years, SO far as
such action is applicable, but IL cam Of
course. Stin be investigated by Congress
or a Federal grand .ury could indict
any one against whom sufficient evil
dence was adduced.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
GEN. BELL READY
TO QUIT HIS DESK
Chief of Staff Will Take
Leave of Absence Be-
fore Retiring.

Final preparations were begun this
morning by Gen. Franklin ]. Bel, chief
Of stan Of the army, 20 quit his desk in
the War Department.
General Ben viii turn his desk over
some time r. April 70 Gen. Leonard
Wood. who succeeds him The retiring
chief viii tP'Se a six months leave OF
absence When he reports for duty
again it viii be 10 receive his fnaI or
ders before sailing for the East, 10 take
command Cf the army in the Phili0-
pines.
General BSu has been chief OF star
Tor hNe years. He viii succeed Cen
". p. Duvall in the Philippines.
The retiring chief OF staff has held
the position longer than any OF his Dre-
decessors and hts work slnce he has
been at the head OF TIE army has
caused widespread comment Of a most
favorable nature among army officers
Yesterday, at his residence In Fort
Myer' General Bell gave q reception TO
the members % the STAFF and their fam
HES. His formal farewell TO his stair
viii be taken when he turns the offce
over % General Wood in April
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
DISTRICT OFFICIALS
GENSUREO IN HOUSE

During constellation Of District bills
today. Repres 7utstive Mann OF Uincis
took a rap 81. Auditor TweedaIe and
Fire Chief Wagner who recently pre-
seuted On behalf Of their departments
gifts 10 the retu nG Commissioners Il.
Is. f. MacfaTI-l Id and u. l. West
Mr. Maun said that money. collections
in any department O. the Government
Tor the purpose Of making presents TO
superior officers were contrary 20 law.
lie read extended newspaper accounts
Of tho manner, in which Auditor Twee-
dale had presented a silver service 20
Coumiss5oner West and Fire Chief
Wagner a sold watch 10 COMMISSIONS
Macfarlaud
He then read section I7Q4 OF The re-
vised statutes, which provides that Of
hciaIs permitting such collections in
their bureaus are subject TO dismissal
1Ir Mann made no comment upon the
matter, except 20 say that he believed
IL contrary 20 law. and he wanted 90
know why such things were ccunten-
arced- his remarks had nothing 20 do
with any Of the bills under considera-
tioE. but he asked the privilege OF the
floor 20 make them, and Chairman
smith, Of the District Committee. Of
fer1d no objection.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
ALLEGED MURDERER
SOUGHT BY POSSE
Score of Deputies Search
for Slayer of Father and
BrOther-in-laW.

UNIONTOWN, Pa, Feb. 2S-Sherin p.
A. Johns. with a posse Of twenty spe-
cial deputies are today securing the dis
Iicl surrounding Dunn station. ten
miles south Of here. for Frank Smith,
thirty-foUr, young farmer. alleged 10
nave been the slayer OF his father. d.
P. Smith. siNty-two. and his brother-in-
law, Evans MOSer. forty-fve
The killing occurred last night, and.
although a search for Smith began at
cree. he has so far eIUded the authori-
ties. he is believed 10 be insane.
II is alleged that Smith waited for
his father TO return from church. and
when the elder man walked up the road
toward his home he was shot in the
hack with a Winchester rifle, dying in
utlv- The body was rolled to one
1f the road by the slayer, who
hu. led 10 the house.
younger. Smith, heard the report OF the
rife, and ran 10 IN. door. Meeting
Frank she asked what the shooting
meant, and Smith, IL is alleged. replied
that il meant her husband was doomed
TO death.
AIOser, overhearing the threat. dashed
into anC ther room, shut the door. and
put his knee against IL TO prevent Smith
from entering Smith. il is declared.
fred through the panel and Moser fell
The slayer fired two more shots into his
body, and ran from the house.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
.BUGHER BARRED
BY POLITICIANS
VIII Not Be Named Sur
veyor of Port-President
TO Reconsider.

Frederick H. Bugher, now DEPUTY
police commissioner Of New York
city, VIII not be appointed by Presi-
dent TAFT as surveyor Of the port OF
New York.
Mr. TAFT reached this decision after
receiving a letter from Chairman
Lloyd c. Griscon, Of the New York
county Republican committee. which
convinced him that Griscom would re-
sign II the appointment Of BuEher
was made BuEher isea Democrat.
and the Republican politicians or New
York have raised "huuabaIIoo7 ever
since IL became known that Mr. Taft
thought OF giving him the place.
When representative Foelker of
New York called or Mr. Taft T. .
morning " Id his request 10
general Oh = that Bucher shour
be named. the President told him the
plan had been abandoned.
seldom has man missed getting a
good Government Job by so narrow
a margin. A few days ago Mr. Tafr
was on the verge or sending his nomi-
nation 20 the Senate, but was stopped
by an urgent plea from Senators Roo.
and DepeW. since then, the pressure
against Bugher I.as been so strong as
20 convince NJ. Tart that the appoint
ment wopld have a demoralizing ef-
feet on the party In New York.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
HOUSE ASKS ADVICE
ON CUSTOM FRAUDS
Requests Administration TO
Announce Plan to
Be Pursued.

A resolution to ascertain just what
the Administration is going 10 60 in
the matter Of customs frauds unearth-
ed in New York city, was introduced
in the House today by Representative ye
Fitzgerald Of New YORK.
The resolution ask.a. taat the Presi-
dent be requested "to inform the
House what facts, if any. exist which
makes ineXpedient a thorough exami-
nation at this time ~ the House Of
the frauds in the customs service
mentioned by the President in his an
nual message 10 Congress at this ses-
sion"
In this message, il viii be remem-
bered, the President expressed the hone
that the Senate or House would not in
terfere at the time with an inquiry into
the sugar fraud or other frauds that
had been Unearthed at the New York
port, saying that such an Investigation
might prove embarrassing TO the Ad-
ministration officially aad otherwise"
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
ROOSEVELT HOMFSTCK.
WILL NOT VISIT WEST
Says He Viii Not Change Plans Already Made for Stop
ping AT European Capitals, But Will Sail From
There Direct for Sandy Hook

GONDOKORO. Feb rs Colonel
Roosevelt confessed today to his first
malady since leaving New York-a
slight attack Of hOmesickness.
The confession came after the receipt
Of a message from his wife and daugn-
ter, who have arrived at Naples, pre-
paratory to going to Khartoum 10 meet
him.
The colonel, Kermit and others Of the
hunting expedition sailed today for
Mongolia. the first leg" OF the trip 70
Khartoum. When notified that a COM
mittee Of Westerners would meet iis...
in khartoum In an effort to get him
TO return TO the Unied States by way
Of the Pacific coast, the ex-President
shook his head.
Il want TO get home as quickly as
possible" he said when I was IN the
jungle 7 did not really permit myself
TO think of home or business. But now
that the hunt is practically over. 7 am
getting anxious 70 see SANDY Hook
My plans for visiting Berlin. Paris.
and London have been made for months
and ] have no thought Of changing
them now"
Mr.. Roosevelt was really and truly
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
HOUSE GIVES TINE
TO DISTRICT BILLS
Matters Pertaining to Su-
burban Streets Given
Consideration.

Considerable desultOry debate with a
great number OF technical explanations
marked the consideration Of District of
Columbia bills in the House today.
The following bills were passed:
Il. = 1Eel5. abandoning a portion ri
Jefferson street northwest. between
Fourteenth street ana Colorado avenue.
because OF the impraeticabilitv. on ac-
count of its deep grade, Of opening 10 as
a thoroUshfare.
II. r. 2ol64. authorizing the extension
Of Military road northwest. throuzh
parcels of land s717 and S7Is 10 Rocz
Greek Park.
BY vote OF sixty y-Seven TO forty-tnree
the House turned down the bin known
as II. F. 17754, authorizing the Commfs-
sioners Of The District Of Columbia IN
set aside certain auds -or street pur-
poses Represeutluve Madden Of IL
hnois Led the fCht against q O. bin.
Inc plllr which was introduced Janu-
ary H. by RepreSer tative LOudensIa ger
or New Jersey. pro -ided for the exre1-
sion OF Twentieth and Jackson streefe
northwest. where they inte-sect in =
lot OF ground formerly used for schoo.
purposes.
BY the terms Of the bin the Commits
slOners were authorized TO sell 81 --r,ob
Of tSe lot as lies v-ilnout the limits 0f
twentieth street. between Jackson and
Twentieth streets.
OppoSluon 10 the passage of the hin
developed on the floor largely u-aD the
contention that the Commissioners
should not be given authority to dfsDosr
OF the ground without reporting ~ Con-
sresS- on a year and ney vote the
result OF forty-twO 10 thirty in opDo-
Sluon 10 She bill and when a c0unr
was made by tellers the result v-as
that shown above
This is the last of the District neae-
Ures taken up by the House THIS after
noon, consideration Of the Postal appro-
prlaJion bin, occupying the rest Of The
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
COACHES DERAILED.
TEN PERSONS HURT
Lake Shores Twentieth Century
Limited Leaves Rails
Near Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Feb. 2s.-Lake
shore train No. . the Twentieth Cen
tury Limited, vestbourd. was derafed
While running seventy miles an hour at
Olmsted Falls fourteen miles west Of
here. at 2:45 this morning.
Seven coaches were dCTailed. though
both engines kept the track Railroad
officials report only two persons slightly
hurt. THE passengers were transferred
70 another train and continued west 1t
5.f5 O. m
The Injured persons were J. s. Cole. a
Pullman porter, and male passenger,
whose name has not been learned
While railroad men contend the wreck
was caused hy a broken engine tuck a
numb.r OF the passengers declare IL was
due 10 a l0oseninE of the rails bv heavy
snow and rain
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
JOHNSON is NAMED
FOR LOCAL OFFICE
CoIored Lawyer of Atlanta, Ga,
to Be Recorder of
Deeds.

The President today sent TO the Sen
ate the nomination OF Henry Lincoln
Johnson, the colored lawyer Of Atlanta,
Ca, to be recorder of deeds for the
District 1f Columbia. succeeding John
c.. Dancy, also colOred
Mr.. johnson took a prominent part
az tie Chicago national convention in
securing delegates for Taft.
During the campaign Tor the nomina-
tion he assisted former Assistant SecVe-
taTy OF Commerce ard Labor Ormsby
McHErC in Georgia, and handled the
Taft end Of the Georgia contest before
the national committee.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
London Prepares Welcome.

LONDON. Feb. 2S.-Slr John Knin.
lord mayor Of London. in an interview
touay concerning the visit OF ex-
President Roosevelt here. said:
''No man is more deserving OF the
highest honor which this city can af-
ford, and IL the London corporation
decides upon a public welcome, the oc-
caFion viii indeed be brilliant one.
Englishmen viii be delighted 10 grin
the hand Of a friend and we have no
truer friend than the great American
statesman.
my first idea was 20 entertain the
eN- President az the Mansion House,
but 7 soon realized that such a recep-
tion would be on too small a scale al
together
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
RAISE BIBLE EIIND

The Washington branch OF the Amer
lean Bible Society has raised 5000 as
its share OF the SS5,o0O, the National So
cieoy IS 70 raise BY March ] TO make q
total subscription Of S50G.G1Q so as 10
receive a like sum from airs. Russell
sage Final reports as 10 ne canvass
made in this city will be submitted at
a meeting at the Central Union Mission
tonight.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
TOOTHBRUsH. UNKNOWN.

WILMINGTON. Del, Feb 2S.-Durlng
an address before a teachers institute
at Middletown, A. r. SpaiJ. superin-
tendent Of New Castle county schools
made the declaration that twO-thirds Of
the 5000 children attending the schools
scarcely knew what "a toothbrush is.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
NEW minister ARRIVES.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 3S.-Henry Lane
Wilson, who succeeds Mr.. Thompson as
American Ambassador 20 Mexico, has
arrived here. accompanied by his wife
and one Of his children. The ambassa-
dor was met at the station by the mem
bers OF the American Embassy staf.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
STARVING IN MEXICO.

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb SIN dire
straits for food because ~ the failure
Of their crops, and without even seed
for planting. the TarahU marc Indians
OF ne sierra Madras az wandering
through Chihuahua and Coahuila. Tbs
IarahumareS are peaceful and follow
agricultural pursuits. Capt JOAQUIN
Chavez has asked Governor CreeI to aid
them
The Washington times., 1910-02-28

"dee-ligh-ted" today 70 receive the mes
sage from his wife
IT made me realize just how much
nefrer home I am getting" he said
with a laugh
Regarding his hunt, Mr. Roosevelt
said:
Il expected bully time, but it has
been several times more pleasurable
than / anticipated. TweL y years from
now u VIII be impossible ID have such
a hunt"
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
INSURGENI PLACED
IN SPEAKERS CHAIR
Representative Gardner of Massa-
chuSetts Handles Gavel
for Short Period.

Speaker Cannon today gave evil
dence Of a sense of hUmcr and az the
same time showed lis utter disregard
for the strength OF the insurgent
NOV nent.
ST. the House met bs ma q
SUNNI is Office. He looked
over the nam her for a member 10
take hi -N as presiding officer and
his eve T. Representative Card
neT of Ma isetts, one OF the Lead
ing inSUrgei Instead Of anuounc-
ms in loud to IS the name Of the gen
tleman who would WELD the gaveI.
the Speaker quietly beckoned 10 BIr-
Gardner and In a moment the mem
bers Of the House were rubbing their
eyes 10 make sure that they Observed
real insurgent presiding over the
House.
Since the inSurgent movement start
ed in the House Speaker Cannon has
heretofore ph'ked his presiding Ofi-
GERS from among the faithful.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
Districts Title Clear and In
provement In AnacoStia
Imperative.
RETURNS FINDING
ON RIPARIAN RIGHTS
Urges Regulation of Construction
Of WharveS and
Docks.

As far as the question OF title is con
cerned, no obstacle lies in the way of
the reclamation Of the Anacostia fats.
according 10 a report of the investiga-
tons of the ownership of the land and
riparian rights along the Anacostia
river. submitted to the Commissioners
by Hugh T. Taggart, special counsel for
the Government, today.
The declared purpose Of Congress in
directing the Investigation was the i'm
provement Of the hats. Provision for
the employment OF special counsel was
included IN the last years District an
preparation bin, and the task was dele
gated by the former Board Of Commis-
sioners TO Mr.. Taggart.
Conclusions Reached.
The conclusions reached are as fol-
lows
That the UnlteI States, urder the
Constitution. and the Cession from Mary
land, is vested, as sovereign, With ab-
soiute title and dominion in and over
the space between high water mark on
each side of The AuacO tia river, and
comprising the hOres nd bed Of the
stream.
That the United States holds such
utle and dominion, in trust for the pub
~
and IOr such other purposes as may con-
Cuce 20 the general welfare of the peO-
pie, as 70 which, Congress. as the rep
reseEtauve of the people, is the sole
judge
That as against the United States,
ln the execution OF such trusts, riparian
owners are invested with no rights
That so long as the Government
cCnhnes IT'S operations. n amy scheme
oL lmpfON eInenl, 10 the space aforesaid,
II InCurs no liability under the Fifth
Amendment 70 the Constitution, which
requires that private property shall
NOT be taken for public use without Just
CtIlpe e-lsatlo4i and mat land reclaimed
through such Improvement viii belong
absolutely -iAe United states.
ms ldtnent Essential.
The widenlEs the channel, the es-
tabishmeE docks and wharves and
the gener Improvement Of the Ana
costa is d Jred by Mr. TaEgaTt 70 be
Genital 10 the Improvement OF the
lnuinE, the repor- says.
any cOmprenel-S We, Well-dlEeSted
--eme, having these objects in view.
SAYS the report, certain matters of ma
tIOlal Importance as well as of local
concern would seem TO be necessarily
involved, VIZ: The Improvement OF the
navigation of the river 70 the highest
practicable polLf above It's mouth. the
preservation OF such an area of water
as proper har5oT for the city of WASH
lngtou may require, and the improve
meut OF facilities Tor trade and COM
mercc by laying out and completing that
portion OF the city which fronts on the
river"
Concerning the establishment Of
wharvas Snd docks Oh the eastern side
Of tht river lie report declared This
work should be regulated. 4 street
along the shore, owned and controlled
by the United States is deemed 90 be
q primary requisite
Experience has demonstrated the re-
port continues. that the harbor facilities
IN the PN-OmaC river above the Arsenal
Point, are very inadequate. and coudi-
tons there emphasize the wisdom of
preserving sailing space TO the greatest
possible extent on the AnacOstia river.
IN order that similar embarrasSu
may be avoided i'm this river
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
WEATHER REPORT.

The indications are that the weather
viii be unsettled, with showers dur
ing tonight and Tuesday in the Atlantic
States.
A change 10 &c -er weather will over
spread the Atlantic States.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28

Today-High tide. 1865 a. m. and 11.9S
2. m: low tide 5.15 a. m and $50 n. m
Tomorrow-High tide, % a. M: low
tide. $50 a. n. and $40 D. m