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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
ASST. SEC. ANDREW
OF TREASURY RESIGNS.
His Action Follows a Years Friction
With His Chief, Sec. Macveagh--
Charges Made in Caustic Letter
ToPreSident-- Others Involved.

Washington, July "a row in the
United States treasury of more than
a years standing between Secretary
MavVeagh and Assistant Secretary A.
Platt Andrew, eliminated, today, in
Andrews resignation and proposal
for congressional investigation of
Secretary MacVeagh's administration.
REPRESENTATIVE Cox of Ohio present
ed a resolution for such an investiga-
ton 10 the House after he had read
Mr. Andrews letter of resignation to
President Taft
Andrews letter to the President
created profound sensation. He de-
clared that energetic young men in
the treasury had been "hampered and
discouraged at every turn by Sec
MacVeaghs idiosyncrasies, his as
founding capacity for procrastination,
his incapacity for decision and the pc
culiar moods of suspicion and aver
sion to which he is constantly sub
jected"
Andrew also informed President
Taft that Lawrence O. Murray. comp
troller of the currency; Lee Mcclung,
treasurer OF the United States, and
other high officials of the treasury
were practically unable to transact
the business of their offices because
of See MacVeagh's moods, which An
drew says would seem inexplicable
in a man of normal mind"
In long letter to the President An
drew stated that his predecessors.
Charles u. Norton, later secretary to
Pres. Taft. and Charles ID. Hilles. who
also left the treasury to go to the
White House, were compelled TO sub
NIT to the same conditions under Sec.
MacYeaeh as were imposed upon him.
and says Mr.. MacYeagh for weeks at
a time MauId have no relations what
ever with his assistants while govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
A THIRD PARTY.
The Roosevelt Men Get Together and
Organize Progressive Party.

indianapolis, Ind, July ga third
political party was launched in In
diana. late today, when Progressive
Republicans called from all over the
state by Edwin NJ. Lee, former Repub-
lican state chairman, adopted resolu-
tions condemning the Chicago conVen-
ton and declaring they would not
abide by it's acts The provision was
made for tickets in every county as
well as a state ticket. During the
speeches Theodore Roosevelt's name
frequently brought forth cheers.
The conference effected temporary
organization by olecting Edwin NJ. Lee
chairman, and Harvey b. Stout, Jr.
secretary. Mr.. Lee was authorized t.
appoint an executive committee and tc
call a state convention.
The National Conference of Progress
sives will he invited to meet in Indian
apolis.
Mr.. Lee received from Col. Roose-
Velt in answer to a message advising
him of the conference, telegram in
which the colonel said:
II heartily approve the project. &c
on with the commission of the Pro
gressive party. Such a party must OF
necessity break away from both the
old organizations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

ment business was delayed Andrew
wrote the President that conduct of
public business under such conditions
was impossible and that the treasury's
business was practically at a stand
still.
While relations between Andrew and
his chief have been strained more
than year, it is said they reached
the breaking point two weeks ago,
when Andrew went to the Chicago
convention. When he returned. it be-
came known that either Mr.. MacVeagh
would leave the cabinet or Andrew
would leave the treasury.
Senators Crane, Lodge and Smoot
talked with the President about the
situation and an effort was made 10
have Andrew retained. His resignation
was practically asked for. however.
and he rendered it. and left the city
a few hourse later
The Cox resolution was referred TO
the committee on rules Rep. Cox says
that he will press it for immediate
passage. The author of the resolution
had this to say about it:
IF half of what Mr.. Andrew says be
true, then the state of things in the
treasury department has developed in
to positive travesty. An investiga-
ton might develop the fact that the
whole machinery of the government
has been thrown into the state of
chaos, confusion and strife, which has
overwhelmed the affairs of the admin
istration as the result of the upheaval
in the Republican party of the nation.
Ii public business is at a standstill. We
should not only know it, but we should
reveal the cause
Some of the officials who We're nam
ed by Mr.. Andrew in his letter as be-
ing dissatisfied with conditions in the
Confined on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Betting on Big Fight Gives
Champion Odds z to |.
Johnson Confident Of Winning
Over Jim Flynn Backs Sell.
Both WoIgssi and Rivers In Great
Shape--Each Confident.

East Las Vegas, July 3.--Just be-.
fore the battle spirit became evident
about Las Vegas, today. several spe-
cial trains bringing in companies of
sport followers The streets were
well filed by evening. Little change
in the prevailing odds, 2 to 1, on john
son to win, was recorded, tonight, al
though variety of freak bets were
offered
The regular betting on the board is
headed by the inscription:
$4,000 to $1,000 johnson wins.
This is said to be the champions
own opinion of the probabilities, to-
morrow backed by his own money.
Johnson added another chapter to
his declaration of confidence, today.
according to his own statment, by
telegraphing $4,000 TO San Francisco
to be placed on himself to win in Is
rounds.
The fighters devoted the day to the
usual relaxation in preparation for
the time when they will enter the
ring at 2 o'clock, tomorrow. Flynn
was not in evidence about town. his
quarters being located six miles away.
Many of the Colorado mans support
ers on their arrival aboard special
trains. today, started at once toward
Flynns camp and the fighter was the
object of much attention throughout
the afternoon and evening.
Johnson gathered up his staff in
The morning and was off across the
country on a long motor trip He
whirled into town at the end of his
ride and was on view for some time
to the admiring groups on the hotel
porches.
The champion looked gigantic as he
moved among men of ordinary stat
ure.
While at the hotel, johnson en-
countered Referee Ed Smith. A brief
conference as to the gloves to be
used by the champion. tomorrow. fol-
lowed.
The ticket office did tremendous
business. today, few of those coming
on specials having supplied them
selves in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
BOTH IN FORM.
WoIgast Will Weigh Exactly 1870 at
Ringside-Rivers Does Road Work.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 3.-Ad Wolgast.
champion lightweight of the world, show
ed. today, that he is in the prime of
physical condition and ready to defend
his title when he meets Joe Rivers in
the Vernon arena. at 1 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, in a scheduled 20-round bat
tie.
Rivers. too, was in superb form and
declared he would sleep, tonight. like a
baby. confident that, tomorrow night, he
would go to bed the worlds lightweight
champion.
Wolgast asserted he had no fear of
the outcome of this. his first battle of
consequence since he was stricken with
appendicitis. last fall. His confidence
seemed to be shared by a large number
of admirers. who eagerly put down bets.
not only that he would win, but that he
would do it in less than 20 rounds.
Wolgast's last day before the battle
was spent in attending theatres, while
Rivers did little road and gym work
in the morning to keep his weight down
He weighed 1928 pounds, today. and said
he would enter the ring at 100 Wolgast
declared he would weigh exactly 100
ringside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
THE THIRD PARTY.

oyster Bay, July 3.-With the Dem
ecratic National ticket in the field,
Col. Roosevelt and group of his
lieutenants, today, took up the work
of laying the foundation upon which
they hope to build new party Since
the birth of the party in Chicago lit
tie has been done, as Col. Roosevelt
said he felt it necessary to await the
outcome at Baltimore. The situation
in the light of the nomination of
Woodrow Wilson was discussed at a
conference at Sagapore Hill. which
was attended by Senator Dixon of
Montana, William Flynn of Pittsburg
George w. Perkins and Frank A.
Munsey of New York and E. A. Van
Valkenburg of Philadelphia
The presence of these men at Saga
more Hill gave rise to reports that
the third party movement had suf-
fered serious setback as a result
of the selection of candidates by the
Democratic convention and that some
Of Col RooseVelts leaders were in
favor of abandoning the fight. Col.
Roosevelt denied this emphatically.
There was no thought of aban-
dcning the fight" said he. These
men simply came to talk over the
situation with me and TO discuss de-
tails of the call for the convention.
The statement of Gov. Osborne of
Michigan, one of the seven COVER
nors who asked Col. Roosevelt to be-
come a candidate for the Republican
nomina ton. that in his opinion no
third party WAS now necessary. was
cited to the Colonel as one reason for
the reports that all was not going
well with the movement.
Gov Osborne has said about the
same thing before he said. Il did
not expect to have his support We
are going to have some losses OF this
sort Gov. Hadley came out for Taft.
Gov. Osborne for Wilson our plans
will not be affected
From what has been said by Col.
Roosevelt and his supporters. it is be-
lieved that several distinctive issues
viii be brought into the campaign.
Foremost will be, according to the
present plans the argument that the
course of affairs in both the Republic
can and the Democratic conventions
and in the recent history of the coun-
| try has demonstrated the need of a
new party which will be national in
scope and which will go on record as
opposed to Bosses" such as Col.
Roosevelt has said flourished with
equal power among both the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties.
Col. Roosevelt was asked what the
party would be named.
search me, by George" he replied.
"The names | have heard most fire.
quently mentioned are Progressive
party. and national Progressive party,
The convention will decide"
| Although Senator Dixon said, yes
terday, that the call for the conven-
ton probably would be issued. tomor-
row, Col. Roosevelt gave it as his
opinion that it would be delayed, until
Monday. Some time would be needed,
he said, to submit the final draft of
the call by telegraph to the members
of the temporary committee on organ
iZation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

in case of break down and all boats
will be kept as close together as pos
sible for the entire cruise. The boats
Will be divided into two classes, the
second class being those whose speed
averages from five to eight miles an
hour and those of the first class eight
miles or over. Boats of the second
class viii have an earlier start on
each days cruising than thosee OF
the first class. By this means it is be-
lieved there will be a better oppor-
tunity of keeping all boats together
while the smaller boats will be sure
of the protection of the larger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

each year.
The first days run from Bootlbay
Harbor to Camden, is nearly 80 miles.
The route will be through Ram Island
sound, passed Pemaquid Point, thence
across Muscongus bay through Davis
Straits, pass Port Clyde, around Mos
quito island, up through Owls pas
sage and across Penobscott bay to
Camden. The run from Camden to Bel
fast is about is miles and is one of the
most beautiful trips to be found along
the Penobscot. The return trip from
Belfast to Christmas Cove will be prac-
tically over the same course until the
Damariscotta river is reached, thence
circle is made up to the fine little
harbor to one of the most popular
summer colonies along the Maine coast.
1t is expected that the combined
fleets will include about 40 boats and
the combined fleets will be conveyed
during the cruise by the revenue cut
ter Woodbury. in command of Lieut..
Randolph Ridgely, Jr. For the bene-
fit of those yaehtsmen who are nom
boat owners and will not accompany
brother yachtsmen on their boats, the
passenger boat Governor Douglas has
been chartered and will make the trip
with the yachts.
The yacntsmen will be royalty en-
tertained at the various ports visited
as the Belfast Yacht Club have PLAN
ned banquet and smoke while the
Camden Yacht Club intend to give the
visitors hearty welcome. The Cam
den Board of Trade will also enter
tain the yachtsmen and the visitors
will be taken on automobile rides A
dance win be given during the eve
ming at Camden.
There will be five flagships in the
fleet to start from Boothbay Har-
Dor. Thursday morning, as the Mary
e. in command of Commodore Erwin
A. Clark of the Portland Power Boat
Association, the Topaz ". in com
mand of Commodore Guy p Ganneti
of the Augusta Yacht Club. Topaz V
| in command of Commodore Charles
| Clifford of the Kennebee Yacht Clut
| in command of Commodore w. A
/, Mckinney, flagship of the BoothbaS
Yacht Club in command of Commo-
dore Charles J. Mari, will be in the
| fleet.
Every consideration is to be showr
to the small boats as they will be al
| lowed to head the cruise, the largel
boats following so as to be of servic,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Gov. Marshall Is
Naturally Pleased.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 3.-Goyernor
Marshall early, today, learned that he
had been chosen Democratic candi-
date for the Vice Presidency. through
a partly opened door. the porch light
showing him clad in silk pajamas. He
said that he had been sleeping sound
~ and that the fight at Baltimore had
not been worrying kim.
He expressed his appreciation of the
honor, but made no formal statement
other than that he was glad that the
nomination had come to him while he
remained inactive as a candidate. His
greatest surprise was shown when told
that tie had been chosen by acclama-
ton, after having polled a heavy vote
on the second ballot.
Although the Indiana delegation was
pledged to support him as candidate
for the Presidency, Governor Marshall
did not feel that he had been wrong
ed when the vote was thrown to Will
son. He thought the convention might
look TO Indiana after several ballots
had been taken and said that he did
not anticipate second place on the
ticket, believing that the honor would
&c tV SOME ipeillocIdtlc ledueT ol tue
South or West.
Governor Marshall has been active in
politics for many years. but he never
had held public office until he was
elected governor of Indiana in 1908
In 1906 lie was asked by the district
committee to take the nomination for
Congress but he declined. He said he
had strong personal reasons for not
wishing to go to Washington as a
member of either House of Congress.
Continued ON Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
IN OLD STYLE.
King George and Queen Mary Will At
tend Annual Regatta in Old Barge.

Henley. on Thames Eng. July s.
The annual regatta which on. Satur-
day next, is TO be honored by the pres
ence of King George and Queen Mary,
who are coming in the old state barge,
which has been renovated for the oc-
casion, and is to to be manned by the
Kings watermen in their historic cos
tunes of the middle ages. opened. to-
day.
Ninteen preliminary heats in the va
rious events are down for decision, to-
day. The only transatlantic compet-
itor. today, is E. h. Bitter of Toronto.
Ont, who is to row in the third heat
OF the diamond SOULS against G. T..
FaiIhun of Jesus College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
START FOR maine.
f astern Yacht Club Annual
Cruise Begins July 4.
Three Fastest Schooner Yachts
On Atlantic Coast Among Them.
Meeting of Yacht Captains Held on
Board Flag Ship.

Marblehead, Mass, July 3.-The an
nual cruise of the Eastern Yacht
Club along the shores of the Gulf of
Maine will begin, tomorrow, with a
run to Portland. and daily runs fol-
lowing until Bar Harbor is reached.
A score of yachts. including the three
fastest schooner yachts in commits
sion on the American coast, several
smaller tw1-stiekers of known abil-
ity, half a dozen sioops and several
steam yachts will make up the fleet.
All three flag officers will be repre-
scented, Commodore Paine on the flag
ship Constance, and his racing sloep
Shimna. Vice Commodore Sears ON
his steam yacht and Rear Commo-
dore Whitehouse on his auxiliary
schooner iris Fleet Captain Emmons
will sail the Shinna.
Visiting the picturesque coast of
Maine for sport and recreation on the
annual cruise has become traditional
with the Eastern Yacht Club. The
groups, have been lodging into the
many harbors ever since the club
was organized in 1871. Nevertheless,
the attractive features of those in
let's and wooded coves and islands
seem to become more alluring, each
year. Except for the first hundred
miles run between Marblehead and
Portland each year has seen slight
deviation from the beaten track.
Harbcrs. that have been passed by
for several years, cruises again ap-
pear on the schedule although the
finish is always inside the Porcupines
off Bar Harbor
Continued on Page Four.)
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Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 3.-The winds
along the New England coast will be
moderate south and southwest; Middle
Atlantic coast, moderate south. In
New England and the Middle Atlantic
states. the weather was fair. High
temperatures prevailed as a rule.
There is no present prospect of settled
weather east of the Rocky mountains
and showers will extend, during.
Thursday and Thursday night. into
the Middle Atlantic states and New
England. over the western half OF
tho country temperatures will not
change decidedly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
EACH CONFIDENT.
Both WoIesst and Rivers Spend Quiet
Hours, Wednesday.

Los Angeles. July with each
confident of winning the scheduled 20
round fight at Vernon, tomorrow, Ad
Wolgast. champion lightweight and
Joe Rivers. the challenger, spent quiet
hours today.
Wolgast was reticent about his line
of combat.
He said that Rivers was clever
youngster," but predicted the challeng-
Ell would fall early in the fight
Rivers said that "Wolgast might
run into a surprise party that would
make his heart sore
He declared he would give the spec
tators the best there is in me-
Jack WEIGH of San Francisco will
referee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Michael Marotto of Bath received
news, Tuesday. of the death of his
wife, who was going to Italy on the
steamship Canopic. She was accom-
panied by her daughter, Lena, aged 5.
and her two brothers-in-law. Dick and
Joe Marotto of Boston. The Canopic
sailed from Boston June s. and Mrs.
Marotto died on the third day out.
She had been in poor health. Mrs.
Marotto was returned to Italy to visit
her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
THE WEATHER.
THUNDER SHOWERS.

Washington. July Forecasts for
Southern New England: Thunder
showers for Thursday or Thursday
night and probably Friday, moderate
south winds; for Northern New Eng
land. fair. Thursday, followed by
showers in afternoon or night. west
portion fair; Friday, showers, mod
crate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Taft Family to
Summer Home,

Washington, July s.-President Taft
left at 5.35, tonight, for Boston TO pass
the remainder of the week athis sum
mer home near Beverly. Mrs. Taft,
Sec. Hilles and Maj. Thomas l..
Rhoads. We're in the Presidents party.
Continued on Page TEMP
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Boston Forecast.

Boston, July S.-Foryecast for
Thursday: Unsettled, with thunder
showers in afternoon or night; Friday.
continued unsettled, probably showers;
moderate southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
''YOurCureW aSa Miracle"

"Mr. j E has never tasted a
drop since he came home. He was the worst
time for the past II or q years. He is not
the same man now, thanks to your treat
ment. Prom genuine letter among the
scores we have, proving absolutely that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Operations were precipitately sus-
pended for time on the roadbed ON
the Southern New England Railway
at Providence, r. l., Wednesday. When
the scoop of giant steam shovel came
up with seven skulls and other hui
man bones. An investigation revealed
the fact that the shovel had dug into
a burial ground dating back previous
to the landing of Roger Williams and
used as a cemetery by the Narrasan-
sett Indians and their descendants. the
Walmsley family. 1t was within so feet
of the spot that Amasa Walmsley was
hanged for murder in 1887, The bones
will be reburied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

10c. Cigar. Factory output now at the RAJ tie
of Thirty Five Millions Annually BY far
the largest selling brand of 10c, Cigars in
the world. Factory, Manchester, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
OF Morris Wilson, Aged SO, on Prin-
cipaI Street of Dixfield, Me.

Dixfield, Me-, July 3-Standtng in
front of grist mill on the principal
street of this village today, Morris
Wilson, aged IS years. placed re-
volver against his head and shot him
self dead Ill health was probably the
cause of his act. He was unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

WOOuuuTy SOtS dlOiib d. Coiisoy.
Portland, Me-, July 3.-The Portland
Express, in its issue, this evening.
spoke of Names largest power boat
cruise. as follows:
On what promises to be one of the
greatest cruises ever made by Maine
yacht clubs the fleet of the Portland
Power Boat Association left this port,
this afternoon, for Boothbay Harbor.
where they will join the fleets of the
Kennebec Yacht Club, the Augusta
Yacht Club, the Boothbay Yacht Club.
and the Linekin Bay Yacht Club. The
complete Itinerary for the cruise of
the combined fleets is as follows:
Thursday, July 1. leave Boothbay
Harhor for Camden. Second class
boats leave at Z o'clock and first class
at 9 o'clock, arriving atNCamden dur
ing the early afternoon. At Camden
the feet will be entertained by the
Camden Yacht Club.
FRIDAY, July s. leave Camden for
Belfast. boats of the second class
leaving at o'clock and those of the
first class at 8 o'clock, arriving at
noon. Spend the afternoon and night
at Belfast. where entertainment is to
be provided by the Belfast Yacht Club
ana the Board OF Trade.
Saturday, July s. leave Belfast for
Christmas Cove. second class start
ing at O'Clock and first class at !
o'clock. Arriving at Christmas Cove
late in the afternoon, pass the night
there.
Sunday, July Fleet dsbands.
Before the start from this port. to-
day. the members of the Portland Pow
er Boat Association We're busy carry
ing provisions and supplies to their
boatg. gasoline tanks were filled. The
cruise will be the longest and biggest
trip ever undertaken by Maine motor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
FIVE FLEETS PARTICIPATE
IN NAMES BIGGEST CRUISE.
Great Power Boat Carnival=Largest Ever
Held--Leave BOothbay Harbor, July 4,
For Camden==U. S. Revenue Cutter
Woodbury. to Convoy Craft.

boat clubs, and is regarded as the
starter of similar cruises to be held,
each year.