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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
INTEREST IN OLYMPIC GAMES.
Outlook for Winning American
Team Is Considered Good.

New York March 19.-Gustav T.
Kirby. president of the Amateur Attn
letic Union, who has just returned
from an extended trip across the con-
tinent, reports that everywhere the
interest in the approaching Olympic
games is keen. large part of his
time was spent in looking over pros
pectiVe Western members of the
American team, and he returned with
a fairly long list of names which he
regards as well nigh certain of a place.
'"rhere certainly can be no doubt
about the selection of Ralph Rose,
he said to inquiries. "He shows every
evidence of rounding into better con-
dition than ever before.
He is confident that he can average
more than 50 feet with right and LETT
hand before the games. Bellah IS GER
tainly a great pole vaulter and broau
Jumper, and anyone who as consistent
Nv vaults close to 13 fet and broad
Jump close to % feet, should have the
best chances of making the team.
Then there is Snedegar with his jaVe-
lin record. Herine is to be reckoned
with in his high jump. saw him clear
C feet, 2 inches on the practice with
comparative ease. Donahue, now IN
Seattle, is in splendid condition, and
will be a formidable competitor Tor
the penth pentathlon.
Seattle believes that Edmundston IS
the best half-miler in the country.
TT should therefore, appear that
the OLYMPIC Club of San Francisco,
with Rose and Snedegar and HORNE
the Los Angeles Athletic Club with
e,,,;tbsnn and Donohue: the Multno-
NAH Athletic Club of Portland, with
Bellah. and the Seattle, Athletic cruz,
with Edmundston. should have the
best of chances for representation up
on the American Olympic team,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
BANQUET TO BRYAN.
Nebraska Progressive Democrats Pay
Tribute to Leader, Tuesday Evening.

Lincoln. Neb., March 19.-Represen-
tative Democrats of the Progressive
wing of the party conferred here to-
day, on questions of party policies
and tonight. paid tribute to William.
j. Bryan at banquet given in his
honor on the occasion of his 52d
birthday.
The set speeches of the evening de-
livered in turn by Former Senator
Pettigrew of South Dakota, Senator
Gore of Oklahoma, George Fred Will
lians of Massachusetts Frederick
Townsend Martin of New York: Con-
gresham Henry of Texas; Senator
Elect James of Kentucky and Mr..
Bryan avoided as a rule the personal
reference of the speakers, but outside
the banquet hall the speakers We're
less reserved.
George Fred Williams was outspok
en- in his opposition to Gov Woodrow
Wilson as also Former Senator Petit
grew. Senator Gore was a hearty
champion of the New Jersey governor
along with Congressman James and
Henry.
Following the dinner letters of re-
gret were received from Senator
O'Gorman Of New York; Congressman
Mcclure of Nebraska, Senator New
lands of Nevada: Gov. Burke of North
Dakota Mayor Gaynor of New York
City: Senator MARITIME of New Jersey
and others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
The Evening Before.

Almost as big n crowd was present 81
the Augusta House, Tuesday evening, a
was seen there on the night before tic
regular session. Many of the member
of the House aud Senate have already
arrived and in addition a large numher
of Republican and Democratic leaders at
prominence We're present to witness thu
opening of the special session on Che
morrow
Speaker Morey of the House was earlE
in evidence aud was in conference With
Senator Mullen during greater part et
the evening. President Of the Senate
Nathan Clifford is in the city but WIS
not among the crowd in the lobby Clerk
Harvey of the House, Secretary Han3a
and Assistant Secretary Thurloush Of
the Senate were also present
Among the new members who We're
elected to the special session that were
seen about the lobby were Edgar L.
Hanson of Belfast. the new senator fronl
Waldo county, and Representatipes-el
G. b. KelIeher of Wateryille e. W. Pen
ley of Auburn. Dr. Charles f. Thomas
Of Caribou Fred Q. Smith Of New Vine
yard and e. Il. Flood OF Pennington
Other members of the Legislature no.
ticed in the evening gathering at the
Augusta House were Senators Carl f.
Milliken Of Island Falls, Howard Win
low of Portland. Leslie Boynton of Jef-
ferson, w Scott Kellogg of Patten and
Herbert II. Allan of Dennysviile, Repre-
sentatives Alder W. Plummer of Lisbon,
Herbert w. Trafton of Fort Fairfield.
IRA q. Hersey Of Houlton, Seth +. clark
Of Portland, John Clark Scates Of West
brook, Harry b. Austin of Phillips, OIL
Yer Otis of Rockland. Arthur Il. Packard
of Rockport, Alton c. Wheeler of South
Paris. F, II. Strickland of Bangor p. II.
Dunn Of Brewer, George b. Goodwin of
Biddeford. Josiah Chase of York ana
Horace Mitchell of Kittery, The mem-
bers of Governor Piaisteds Council We're
also present in readiness for the session
on Wednesday.
Among the interested spectators of the
gathering We're Hon William T, Haines
of Waterville, Republican candidate for
Governor, Byron Boyd, chairman of the
Republican State committee, James Den-
ahue of Rockland, sea and shore fisher
Use commissioner, and George W Norton
editor of the Portland Evening Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

matters of private and special legis-
lation are already cIamoring for reeog-
nition At least two towns will ask
for division, Sanford and Madison. II
this class of legislation is TO be con-
sidered South Portland will ask for
a new city charter providing for q
Up in Franklin county a new water
district is DESTROYS of charter.
The hotel men down in York county,
who want uniform laws in regard To
school opening in New England, 81
that the schools viii not open until
two weeks later in September thai
they do now are likely to bring this
question before the Legislature.
The Good Roads bond issue will also
come before the Legislature in the
form of a constitutional amendment
to be submitted To the people at the
election Of 1912, which will allow the
State to increase its debt limit SO that
bonds to the extent of S2,000,000 may
be issued for improvement Of State
roads.
Although the leaders have decided
to thresh out several of the pending
measures III inc toiiifiht'SS "
whole it is hardly possible that the
three weeks which Speaker Morey
thinks will be the utmost limit of the
special session will be sufficient To take
up the matters that are likely 10 come
before the special session.
Probably about all the business that
will be transacted. Wednesday viii
be the hearing of Governor Plaisted s
message and the administering of the
oath of office to the new members
These new members number Is and II
each case they are OF the same po-
litical utilization as the members Of
the regular session whose places they
fill. Brief sketches aud alf-toHes et
some of these members viii be louna
upon another page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Two indictments were returned.
Tuesday, at Chicago, against Ottoman
Scar Adusht Nanish, leader and
founder of the Mazdaznan Sun wor-
shippers, by a federal grand jury One
Indictment charges Nanish with ship
ping obscene literature from one state
to another by express. The second
charges improper use of the mails by
sending advertising matter regarding
the alleged obscene books through the
mails.
Sidney w. Winslow, president, Will
liam Barbour, George w. Brown, Ed
win p. Hurd and Elmer p. Howe, Off
cials of the United Shoe Machinery
Co. who are under indictment upon
she charge of maintaining a monopoly
in interstate shoe machinery business.
were arraigned, Tuesday. in the Unit
cd states district court, Boston, plead
ed not guilty and were held in $4,000
each for trial at date not yet fixed
The defendants, in view of the recent
decision of the United States supreme
court sustaining an unrestricted pat
ent monopoly, requested to be given
another hearing before time for their
trial should be fixed and this was
granted by Judge Dodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

dent Fats passage through here on his
way from Boston to Washington and, at
o'clock this morning, 1t looked as e
he would remain in the city until day
light.
The Presidents car used on other trips
Is usually ferried with the other cars of
the Federal Express from the New Ha-
ven yards in the northern part of the
city, down the East river to the Penn
sylvania tracks in Jersey City. because
OF the fog. however the railroad off,
Gals announced that they would not
venture to send the Presidents car bv
this route. 1t was arranged by Mr.. Taft
to be brought to the Grand Central sta
ton, where in accordance with his wish
es his car will be switched on arrival
to quiet section OF the yards, the Pres
ident to remain on board until 8 O'Clock.
this morning, resuming then his trip 20
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

one project. l believe that the commit
tee of % men, to whom the develop
ment of this project has been commit
ted. can work out a proposition which
will be enthusiastically welcomed and
carried to speedy completion Under
one roof, upon one lot, let the great
auditorium be housed, together with
accommodations for the housing of
social centers such as the work for
young men, and for the Woman's AS
ISOLATION and the Associated Chari-
ties greatly needed here), thus econ
omizing in ground, in the walls and
roof of the buildings, in problems of
rent and maintenance, in social effort
and in public interest. This project,
thus outlined, presents no insuperable
difficulties to architects or promoters,
to merchants or to philanthropists. 1t
seems to me that the noble generosity
of Mrs. V. a. Chase would by this
means be better invested and better
received by the city. and her example
would awaken wider response. Why
drag along for score of years more.
and why take up, one after another.
these separate projects-each demand
ing Il lot and a building, each requir-
ing special campaign and admins
trative machinery, when vigorous
common sense and co-operat ion will
bring at one stroke, in one campaign,
all these projects to completion?
May we not get together, and set
Waterville's< Board of Commerce be-
fore the State. like similar bodies in
many a hustling city of our land, as
a body of big-hearted. big Drained
custodians of the public welfare
making this not only the convention
city of the State, but the best city in
northern New England in caring of
the general welfare! believe such a
community building. which might be
known as the Chase Community
building. or Chase Memorial hall,
would do more to make Waterville
grow and attract home builders, and
advertise our city as the best in the
State to live in, than any device in
tended merely to attract trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

William III. Brown, resident or the
Meadows, Rockland died, Monday, of
gunshot wound self-infiicted, Sunday.
Mr.. Brown was So. His wife and aged
mother survive.
Monday was the day set when all chill
dren who had not been vaccinated nor
produced a reasonable excuse should be
excluded from the Bath public schools.
and about one-half the 100 pupils were
sent home at noon, to remain until they
comply with the orders of the Board or
Health. Supt Freeman says he expects
to see a number of those sent home COM
ply with the rule.
To prepare a new schedule of wages
to be presented to the Maine Central
Railroad, delegates representing the
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and
the men employed in the repair shops
of the road, held a meeting at Port
land. Monday. Desired changes in the
rules also were discussed John ]. Gal
lagher national organizer of the broth
erhood, was present.
Winfield +. Carver was arraigned at
the municipal court at Auburn, Mon
day morning, charged with malicious
mischief. 1t was alleged he entered
the stable of Thomas F. Dishon on
Fifth street, Saturday night, and
drove away With horse and sleigh.
He was sentenced to 80 days in Jail.
He was also arraigned for the alleged
larceny of a fur coat from John P.
sutton of Auburn and was held in
$500 for the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
STATEMENT GIVEN OUT
BY Republican Committee in Charge
of the La Toilette Campaign.

Washington. March ia statement
given out, today, at the Progressive
Republican campaign committee IN
charge of Senator La Follette's cam
paign, said in part 1.-The people Will
not be misled as to the real signifl-
canoe : of a La Toilette victory IN
North Dakota, today. 1t will require
more than the suavity of Senator DIX
on to extract from such a result any
comfort for Col. Roosevelt. There
should be no misunderstanding Of
North Dakota conditions.
THE Roosevelt campaign in North
Dakota is managed by reactionaries.
No weasel words of Senator Dixon
can change the facts. Roosevelts de-
feat in North Dakota, today, Will be
a defeat for the reactionaries, the
nd-patters and political tricksters
of that state are all lined up behind
the colonel However successful they
may have been in binding Jealous en-
tausiasts they have and cannot mis-
lead the country. "A La Toilette vic
tory will be a reactionary defeat. A
Roosevelt victory will be Progress
sive defeat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
Many Words of Praise Are
Heard in the City, Relative
Mrs. Chase's Splendid Gift.

only words of praise were heard
about iowa. Tuesday. III regard to the
splendid gift made by Mrs. Chase to
the people of Waterville, and it is the
general feeling that all will come to-
gethcr on this question, and pull to-
gether for the welfare of Waterville
in finding ways and means to build the
Auditorium.
Rev c. F. Stimson explained more
fully to the Journal reporter Tues
day, what he meant by the community
building idea as connected with the
proposed chase auditorium. He said:
",rhe general proposal evidently de-
mands generous public support and CO.
opera alton to insure it's success. Since
it is obvious that the building of an
auditorium merely for the promotion
of trade and business interests must
depend upon an appeal to public spirit
and philanthropy rather than to the
commercial spirit of business men,
who. from experience, realize the
doubtful investment value" of such
enterprises, why not put the whole
venture upon a higher and broader
basis. where all civic interest and all
generous social motives may be unit
ed
There has long been need for Il
community building, where the young
people of the town, young women as
well as Young men. might have whole
some opportunities for social life, such
as the y. NJ. c. A. and Y. W. G. A.
Association afford The demand for a
Y. " C. a. building or its equivalent
in the center of the town is insistent,
just, and should soon be met. II is a
live and pressing issue with hundreds
of our people. The Waterville Wo-
mans Association has history of So
cial service of the very highest kind.
in scores of directions. and the need
of better quarters and equipment fer
that large and ever increasing service
is deserving of immediate recognition.
1T seems to me, that now is the
time for all these interests (and 9TH
ers of which space forbids a detailed
account to be sensibly combined in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
La Toilette Carries
The North Dakota.

Fargo. N D., March 1s-Aceording
to early figures from all parts of the
state, United States Senator Robert
NJ. La Toilette of Wisconsin. today,
ran ahead of Theodore Roosevelt in
the North Dakota Presidential pri-
mary.
John F. Bass, manager of the
Roosevelt campaign, issued the follow
ing statement:
"Our reports indicate that practical
~ all the Democrats have voted for
La Toilette and this has run up the
early returns for him in the eastern
and valley section of the state. where
La Toilette is running ahead about z
to l. Our later returns from the
western slope indicate that country
is generally for Roosevelt by to L.
| do not concede La Follette's success
and predict Roosevelt will win by
close vote. If the Democrats stayed
out of the Republican primary there
is no question that Roosevelt would
have WON
Leaders at La Toilette headquarters
issued a statement in which they de-
clared that La Toilette had defeated
Roosevelt by 10000 votes.
The total vote is estimated at about
100. 900, but owing to the severe storm
which swept the state, today, it is
probable that the vote cast viii be
less than $4,000. While the entire state
suffered from the storm, 1t Is said
that the blizzard is much more severe
in the western portion. when Is con-
sidered Roosevelt territory because OF
his residence near Medora for mum
her Of years. The Roosevelt leaders
declare that the storm will effect their
vote to some extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

In the first series Of the tournament
which is being played by the Taconnet
Club and the Elks of Waterville, Mon
day evening. the Taconnets came out
81 points ahead of their opponents.
3i44 to 1922 The winners. gained their
points mostly in bowling and pool.
The Elks were vietors in billiards,
whist and pitch, but as there are no
bowlers of great skin among them,
they went by default in this game,
Whist, cribbage, pitch, three and four
ball billiards and pool We're played,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
ROOSEVELT FIRST CANDIDATE
For President for Whom Nomination
Papers Have Been Drawn.

Eusteu. March 19.-Theodore Roose-
welt is the first candidate for nomi-
nation for the President for whom
nomination papers have been taken
out under the new Presidential prefer
ence primary law in this state The
papers We're drawn at the Office of the
secretary of state, today. Later in
the day. papers were taken out for
President Taft. and for Gov. Foss as
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation FOR President. Several candi-
dates fer delegates to the two nation
al conventions also secured nomna-
Lium napers.
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SUICIDE AT HOULTON.
Henry Lindsey of Littleton Shoots
Himself, Tuesday Morning.

Houlton. Me, March 19-Henry Lind
sey of Littleton entered local hardware
store, about o'clock this morning, and
asked a clerk to show him a revolver.
Opening box of cartridges to filled the
chamber. placed the weapon against his
head and fired. He died almost instantly.
Coroner Buzzell took charge of the body,
Lindsey was 80 years old. unmarried,
and a single sawyer by trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
Wales Grange.

An an-day meeting was held Sat
urday, Mar. Is, at Wales grange hall.
After routine in the morning the haii
was open for the remainder OF the
day to the public. 1t was Educa-
tional Day and all Interested In such
matters were invited. Z. +. Cliftord,
a member of Winthrop grange, read
a paper. Henry Taylor OF Lltchheid
Corner was present, also several local
educators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN.
Former Senator Beveridge Fires One
of Opening Guns.

chicago. March 19.-Former Senator
Albert j. Beveridge fired oneof the
opening guns OF the Roosevelt cam
paign in Chicago in speech at Or
chestra hall, tonight. The meeting was
the largest the Roosevelt forces nave
held here, thus far, and is to be fol-
lowed by the appearance of Roosevelt
himself, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Congregational church will meet
with Mrs, II. I. Hanson, Ia Center
street at 2.30 p. NJ. Wednesday. The
first hour will be devoted to sewing
fer one of the church Schools at
Athens. A program Of unusual inter-
est will begin. at $50 o'clock. All
women of the church are invited TO
come and remain through the social
hour, which will follow the program.
Refreshments are to be served. This
meeting was omitted, last week, on
account of the severe storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

great shock, Tuesday noon, and put
his own life in jeopardy, when he made
sudden sally across the railroad
track just as the Skowhegan train was
going by the Alden crossing Those
who saw him say that the rapidly
moving engine was within three feet
of him. He had been walking along
the side of the track. and suddenly
started across, getting there without
being run over. by nothing short of a
miracle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

A special business meeting of the
congregational church will be held in
the near future to hear the report of
the committee recently appointed 10
work out plans for improvements in
the building and appointments of the
church. Action will probably b.
taken in reference to the report. in
the line of perfeeting and completing
the work of said Improvement as MAJ
seem desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

The supporters of Mr.. Taft have abso-
lutte control of the Legislature, and if
they choose to act on the principle of
the Presidents speech in Massachusetts,
made after the Massachusetts primary
ill had been enacted into law, they can
secure fer this state corresponding bill
very earnestly hope that it will be
done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
DIR. WILEY VICE PRESIDENT.
Brought Out as Democratic Posi-
bility, by Wilson Headquarters.

Washington, March 19.-Dr. Harvey
w. Wiley was brought out as a Dem
ecratic Vice Presidential possibility,
today, By tie Woodrow Wilson head
quarters.
Wilson and Wiley is the ticket pro-
posed hy Rep. Burleson of Texas,
chairman Of the House Democratic
caucus, according to the announce
ment at the Wilson offices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

St. Patrick's day was observed by
Division /, A. o. H., of Watervile,
Monday evening, in the division hall
About 30 members were present, in
Guiding several from Skowhegan. AMI
North Nassalboro. An oyster supper
was served. Irish songs were sung By
James German and Thomas Carrigan.
Among those who spoke We're Thomas
Kervin, Dennis f. Sweeney and Coun-
~ President Dennis O'Neil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

Special Officers G. 4. Gellison and g.
G. Hapworth, armed with warrants, made
raid at 1874 Main street, Tuesday, and
secured about two wagon loads of con-
traband from Eugene York's place. They
also visited the American Club. but founI
nothing
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SPEAKER cLARK's CAMPAIGN
Manager Du Bots Combats Claims OF
Woodrow Wilson's Managers.

Washington, March 19-Former
Senator Frank Du Bots. manager of
Speaker Clark's Presidential cam
paign, tonight, issued statement
combating the claims of the Woodrow
Wilson manage To the Kansas del
egation to the Baltimore convention.
Mr. Du Bots declares the delegation
has been Instructed to vote for the
Speaker as long as there is POSSIBLE
itN of his nomination.
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Needle Books Given Away.

A most useful little present, in.
dispensable to every housekeeper, a
needle book, containing forty of the
best needles made, will be sent free to
any address. with your request fer
this needle book, enclose a yellow wrap
per from bottle of IL. p Atwood s
medicine, stating your experience or
opinion of the remedy. Write today
to the L. r. Medicine Co.. Portland.
Maine,
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Bodies of Names
Victims Arrive.

Norfolk. Va, March ls.-The cruisers
North Carolina and Birmingham
with the remains of the last of the
dead from the old battleship Maine, ar
rived in Hampton Roads, late today.
The bodies will be taken into WASH
inston for burial in Arlington Nation-
al cemetpry