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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Following q family quarrel Thursday
night. Frank Z. Williams, aged SO, pro-
prietor of South End laundry at Bos-
ton, was shot dead at his place of bust
ness, and Isaac ]. Sanders. aged SO. his
brother-in-law. was arrested on the
charge of murder. Both men are COL
ored Williams wife left him few days
ago and went to live with Sanders, who
Is her brother. Thursday night, Sanders
and the woman went to the laundry to
try TO patch up the trouble and during
the argument the shooting occurred, Mrs
Williams was held as a witness.
The Potter county grand jury returned
indictments. Thursday, at Coudersport
Pa. against George C. Bayless, president
and Fred n. Hamlin. superintendent of
the Bayless Pulp & Paper Co. of Aus
tin, Pa, charging involuntary man
slaughter because of the Austin dam
disaster on Sept. 30 last The grand jury
failed to return a true bin in the case of
Michael C. Bailey, the caretaker of the
dam, who was held to the grand Jury
by justice of the peace
John r. Bell, who was graduated from
the Massachusetts, Institute of Technol-
ogy, last spring, at the age of 90 and
had since been connected with a chemi-
cal company at Perth Amboy, N Y, died
in agony, Thursday night at his home
from what physicians diagnosed as by
drophobia. Five weeks ago, young Bell
was bitten by a dog. The animal was
killed and the head was sent to Trenton
for examination. The report, which was
furnished, was that there were no signs
Of rabies in the dogs brain and Mr.. Bell
did not take the Pasteur treatment. He
apparently forgot the incident and his
health was good until Wednesday.
Cardinal Falconio took possession of
his titular church. Sancta Maria Aracoe-
Ii, at Rome, Thursday afternoon he be-
ing the third of the newly appointed
American cardinals to assume charge of
the respective churches assigned to them
Cardinal Falconio will celebrate mass in
his church, Christmas day.
The fight over the will of the late Claus
Spreckels, the sugar magnate. took a.
new form at San Francisco, Thursday,
when suits were filed in the superior
court by Rudolph and Claus A.. Jr,
against Adolph and John ID. Spreckels,
all sons of the deceased, asking for an
accounting of the SIS, 7l6.752 the defend
ants are alleged to have received as gifts
from their father in his lifetime In the
complaints the sums said to have been
given outright to Adolph and John d.
were called the community property Of
the father and mother. For this reason
the father had no legal right to dispose
of his estate In that manner it is stated.
The return to their mothers estate of
property valued at 1888. 14O59 Is asked by
the plaintiffs. and in lieu of this judg-
ment for $12,0O0OO0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
Outlaw League
Now Proposed.

New York. Dec. 21-The United
States League of Professional Baseball
Clubs is the name of an organization
formed here. tonight. which proposes,
according to its hackers. to start an
Outlaw league" this summer, in the
East with five cities-New York.
Brooklyn, Reading, Washington and
Riehmond-as the nucleus-and Bal
timore, Newark, Pittsburg, Cincinnati
and Buffalo as possibilities.
William A. Whitman of Reading, Pa,
former manager of the Pennsylvania.
State League, was elected president
secretary and treasurer of the league
at the meeting here. tonight. and
franchises were granted to Z. c. Land
graf and j. G.. Lazarus of Richmond
Hugh McKinnon of Washington, Am
brose W. Hussey of Brooklyn, and to
Whitman of Reading. Mr.. Whitman said
tonight, that he was not liberty to
say to whom the New York franchise
would be granted, but that three
prominent Wall street men, had been
negotiating with him for 1T. Applica-
tions had been received, he said, from
the five other possible cities" which
We're under consideration. Stock COM
panies with unlimited backing" had
been formed in the cities which have
already got their franchises, he as
to make the baseball
world sit up and take notice.
We will apply for protection under
the National Commission. said Wit
man. but we don't expect to get it,
There will be no trouble in getting
ball players outside of the other
leagues, and we won't take contract
Jumpers -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

day, to print the Tariff Board report
on the wool inquiry
Chairman Underwood of, the ways
and means committee examined the
report, last night and when the House
met. today. he recommended the entire
document be printed, which was or
dered 1t was voluminous document,
hut Mr.. Underwood suggested that
the Democrats should welcome the
printing of a report, which. the Pres
ident says. shows n necessity for re-
vising the wool tariff downward"
THE Republican side of the House
ought to join in recommending the
printing of a report that negatives
the principal of the Underwood bill
of the last session, which proposed ad
valoreln duties on WOOL retorted
Rep. Payne of New York, former Re-
publican leader. Members of each par
ty contendea that the Presidents mes
sage end the Tariff Board report were
strong endorsements of their respec-
tive positions.
"If the Democratic side gets any
comfort from this report, it is well
come TO it," said Mr.. Payne
There can't be anything but COM
fort in it FOR the Democratic side"
replied Mr.. Underwood
Mr.. Underwood said the Republi
cans had favored the existing wool
tariff without change; while the
President and the Tariff Board now
recommended reductions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
An unidentified workman was a,

An unidentified workman was acct
dentally killed at the Glenwood sta
ton of the New York Central near
Yonkers, at Newport. r. l., THURSDAY
night. under thrilling and narrowing
conditions. The man caught his foot
in Il switch and his struggles and
shouts were unavailing to save him
from being run down by a switch en-
CINE, which crushed his legs and left
him writhing beneath the locomotive
as it halted. Efforts to extricate him
failing DIR. Pratt of st. Johns hospital
Yonkers crawled under the locomotive
and by the light of Pickering lanterns
began amputating the crushed limbs.
/ took 20 minutes to complete the OPP
Grafton, under which the victim, who
had borne with fortitude the preceding
anguish. tainted. Then the man was
released and taken to the hospital.
where his death occurred in few
moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
Health Insurance

e unnecessary for those who keep well
oil the time. The best way to keep well
is BY proper diet, SUFFICIENT rest, enough
exercise, and above all things by keep
ing the bowels regular. If you are un-
fortunate enough to be suffering from
sick headaches, disordered liver, dys-
pepsia, or constipation, you can get
quick relief by change of diet, by
reforming your habit Of hasty eating,
by regulating the amount Of rest or ex-
ercise, and by depending on the True
L. F. Atwood's Medicine to relieve you
Of other disturbing symptoms. You
can insure your health against sickness
at little expense by systematic use OF
this old and reliable household remedy.
II has helped thousands and is house
hold remedy today in hundredsr OF
homes. = Large bottle, small dose, thirty
6ve cents at any dealers. Sample free
for the asking. Il. f." Medicine Co..
Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

new plan of administering the
finances Of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian church was agreed
upon, Thursday. al Philadelphia. by
the committee TO which the subject
was referred at the last meeting of the
Assembly. The system which becomes
effective on Dec. 80. provides for thu
selection OF trust company in this
city as treasurer; the prepars ion OF
budget of expenses for the Office of
the stated clerk for special committees
of the General Assembly and for the
expenses of commissioners at the gem
eral assembly. Supervision Of all IL
nances by the finance committee Of
the executive commission is also pro-
Nided for. The plan is full accord with
the ideas of the Rev. Vim. D. Roberts
stated clerk of the Assembly, who for
many years has been acting as treas
urer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Mrs. George w. Spring died, Thurs
ay, at her home in East Milton, Mass.
She was the wife of the late George
w. Spring, for many years travelling
agent Of the Maine Central Railroad.
Mrs. Spring was the daughter of AL
fred and Hannah Burleigh and was
born Feb. II, 1s45, in Waterville. One
daughter, Mrs. DR.. Edison. with whom
she made her home recently. survives.
The remains will be brought to Water
vile, Saturday. and the funeral will
be held at p. NJ, Sunday, from the
Mortuary chapel at Pine Grove Gem
etery, Rev. Mr.. Mcneil of the Wins
low Congregational church officiating
The interment will be in the family
lot in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
New York State
Promised to TAFT.

New York, Dec. 2l.--President Taft went
back to Washington. today, with assur-
aneesnfspm Samuel Koenig. Republican
count airman, that he would have the
support sof the New York county delega-
ton at iiie coming national convention
Chairman Koenig took the occasion of the
Presidency visit to state that his prede
cessor was not candidate for 1912
The President returned without seeing
Col. Roosevelt or receiving any commu-
nications from him.
While William Barnes, Jr., the Repub-
iiean state chairman, would not confirm
the report that he and Mr.. Taft settled
their diffeftnces. yesterday. and that
Barnes promised the President his sup
port, the state chairman did say this:
I do not believe it is my function 10
press or urge upon the Republican cleo
torate Republican candidates. pre-
sumo that whoever is nominated will ad-
here to the principles that will be adopt
ed"
Mr.. Barnes added that he would strive
10 nave the Republican state convention
which will elect delegates to the national
convention adopt declaration of prin-
cipies that would be clear and decisive
expression of Republican doctrine, (which
to my mind" he said, implies resistance
TO political error. half thought out ideas.
i'll considered and dangerous demands"
Samuel koenig, the Republican county
chairman. declared emphatically that the
New York delegation would be solidly be.
hind the President and he told MIR. TAT
SO.
''Mr. Roosevelt said the county chair
man. lis doing nothing, absolutely moth
ing. I am still taking him at his worl'
and / know he Is not a candidate, a
least for 1912. Whether he will be in 1911
well. that is five years away"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

bill for the appointment of COM
mission for economy and efficiency for
The commonwealth of Massa chusetts.
modelled from Presidents commission for
economy and efficiency. was. late Thurs
cay iiled with the clerk of the Massa-
chusetts Senate by Senator George H.
ilnkham. Senator Tinkham also filed
bills calling for the election of a finance
commission in each city and town of the
state; bill for an amendment to the
constitution to allow the legislature IL
submit a referendum to the whole COM
monwealth on any bin it may see fit;
and an amendment to the constitution
to provide for the biennial elections with
Il recall provision. In addition the SEN
ator filed resolve to provide for ths
appointment of commission to conside.
the advisability of establishment of &
metropolitan police and metropolitan fir
district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Circulars bearing the printed signature
"B Reyes" dated Nov. 16. and announc-
ing the reform plan of San Luis Poto-
ST. are being circulated in Mexico City.
The reform plan" contains the usual
denunciation of the Madero government
and calls upon patriots to join the con-
stitutionalist army" to overthrow the
present administration 1t provides for
the naming of Reyes as provisional Pres
ident and later the naming of Presi-
dent ad interim pending new election.
An abatement of the stamp tax and re-
duction of all other revenue taxes is
promised
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

st. Petersburg, Dec. 21.--According to
reports received from the town of Julia.
a suburb of Ispahan, Persia, the Persians
attacked a Russian detachment, today.
The firing lasted all day and artillery
took part in the engagement. Telegraph
c communication from Persia has been
interrupted.
A dispatch from Tabriz reports that a
small body of Russians was attacked
while engaged in repairing telegraph
line. Two Of the attacking party were
killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
OHIO DEMOCRATS
Plan Sending Solid Delegation for
Harmon for President.

Columbus, o., Dec. 2i.--A solid Ohio
delegation to support Gov. Judson
Harmon for the Presidential nomina-
ton at the Democratic National con
vention is the aim of an organized
movement, formed, today, by state Of
flcers at a meeting called without tho
governors knowledge in his Office
Gov. Herman was a surprised specta-
tor.
Gov. Harmon expressed his appre-
citation of the endorsement, but told
the officials that his candidacy was
in the hands of his friends and he did
not want sentiment manufactured fol
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
Simply a Kidding Match.

New Orleans. Dec. 21.--"Why, that s
all the result of a kidding match be-
tween Bresnahan and myself-He
takes things too seriously" said Chas.
w. Murphy. of the Chicago National
Baseball team, tonight. when shown a
dispatch that Roger Bresnahan of the
st. Louis Nationals had preferred
charges against him. Murphy arrived
here, late tonight, from Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
SPORTING NOTES.

Edwards and DUNN, bowling in a
tournament. Thursday night. at CO.
lumbus, Ohio, made what is said to be
a new worlds record for two-men
teams. They turned in a record OF
1885, Edwards bowled 299 in his third
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Wateryille Lodge of Beavers held
open house, Thursday evening, when
in addition to the local members many
from Augusta were present as well as
L large delegation of the members OF
Waterville Aerie OF Eagles. Steamed
clans were served during the evening
while music was continuous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Steward & Blunt of Skowhegan have
leased the building on Silver street
owned and formerly occupied by T. d.
Robinson as grocery store. For the
present it is understood that they are
10 use it only as a store house, but
that next spring 1T is to be remodelled
and fitted over for a plumbing and
general hardware store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
George 3. johnson Of Auburn.

Auburn. Me. Dec. 22.--George &,
johnson of the commission house Of
q. u. johnson & Co, Of this city died.
81 o'clock. this morning. He had
been prominent in business circles in
New England for many years. He was
ahHui 80 years OF age. A widow, one
son aac daughter survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
George Hamel pleaded guilty to the

GEORGE HdfHeI pIeaded guilty. 10 Ute
larceny of suit of clothes belonging
to Chris Palentos of Manchester, N.
H., in police court, Wednesday. Ham
ell was bound over to the January
term in the sum of $500. Hamel is
wanted, it is said, by the Lowell au-
thorities for the alleged larceny of
$40 in that city, while the United
States authorities allege he is a de-
serter from the Marine Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Arthur A. Head, president of the
Laymens Association of Maine, with
State Senator Carl E. Milliken of Is
land Falls is making a tour of Wash
ington county in the interests of the
Men and Religion movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

The London Jewish Chronicle says
that the leading Jewish institutions
there have decided to urge the abro-
cation of the Anglo Russian treaty.
which differentiates against the Eng
lish Jews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

The interior of the armory is re-
splendent in its new coat of paint
The eolors blend tremendously an
make very pretty effect, while the
lighting effects add much TO the gen.
eral beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

The benefit ball held, Thursday eve-
ming, in the armory under the auspices
of Waterville Lodge, brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, was not very
largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

The mail men are beginning to feel
the effects of the Christmas rush and
an extra crew was put at work, Thurs
day, in an effort to keep up with the
work The express companies are al
so being crowded, as the loads on the
trucks at the railroad station can tes-
tifN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Kentucky lost it's oldest inhabitant
Wednesday, in the death at Flaherty.
Mead county, of Mrs. Henrietta Jones,
107 years cid. Sc was native OF
Maryland. but had lived in Kentucky
for most of her life. Five aged child
rem survive her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
HOLIDAY ADJOURNMENT.
Both Branches Take a Christmas Hol-
iday Until Jan. 3.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Both houses
of Congress adjourned, today, for the
holiday recess and reassemble at noon,
Jan. s. The House adjourned at go
f.. NJ, and the Senate at 2.34 P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
Persia Putting Up
Very Good Bluff.

London, Dec. GA Teheran dispatch
to the Times says that the Russians
seized the telegraph lines at Mehrand
and Khei, in the province Of Azerbaijan.
North Persia, and Astara on the Caspian
sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

The facade of the new Haviland
building was being put in position,
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Mrs. f. III. Colby and Miss Florence
H. Colby of Bingham were among the
visitors, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

A Christmas party for the children
of the Unitarian Sunday school will
be given from to s, Saturday after
noon, at the Ware parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Teheran. Dec. 21.-serious fighting be-
tween the Persian constitutionalists and
the Russian troops is reported to have
occurred. in a telegram from Tabriz. No
details are given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Rev. Hannah J. Powell will preach,
next Sunday, at the usual hour, in the
Silver Street Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Leon Leighton arrived, Thursday,
from Lewiston, for short stay in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

George r. $. Toothalser of Gardi-
ner was the guest of Waterville
friends, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

: Z e. sanborn, superintendent of
the Maine Central, was in Watervilie,
Thursday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

John f. Daley of Togus arrived,
Thursday. for a visit with friends in
this city, over Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

c. II. Field Of Belfast arrived.
Thursday. for a short visit in Water
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
SHELDON vTNpIcATES
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.


this was precisely what the national
committee did,
VERY truly yours,
1Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
WATERvittE.

g. =. Parker of Lewiston is in the
city for "a few days visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
What, Mr.. Colonel,
Not a Candidate ?

Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. FLA petition
asking that the name of Theodore
Roosevelt be placed on the primary
ballot as a candidate for the Republic
can nomination for President of the
United States was received by Secre-
tary of State Wait, this morning. The
petition is signed by Attorney John Q.
Yeiser and % other voters.
Secretary Corrick of the LaFollette
State League, when informed OF the
action taken by John o. Yeiser in put
ting Mr.. Roosevelt's name in nomina-
ton for the Presidency, made the fol-
lowing statement:
Genuine Progressives will recognize
everywhere that a vote for Roosevelt
is a vote for Taft. A vote cast Tor
Roosevelt by Progressive can nave
no other result than to advance the in
terests of President Taft for re-nom-
nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Mrs. G. c. Brown of Gardiner pass
ed Thursday with friends in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
A RAPID FIRE
Of Tariff Arguments Between Demo
Gratis and Republicans.

Washington. Dec. PA rapid fire
Of tariff arguments between the Dem
ocratic and Republican leaders pre-
ceded decision oil the House. to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
W. 5. Heath Post, G. 4. r.. held a

W. S. Heath Post, G. A. r.. held a
very enjoyable campfire, Thursday
evening. although the attendance was
small owing TO its being Christmas
week. 4 fine steamed clam supper
was served, after which speechmaking
was in order. Commander Wormell
presided and nearly every member
present had something TO say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

w. J. Donovan of Belfast was in the
city, Thursday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

j. w. Manson of Pittsfield was a
visitor, Thursday, in Waterville.