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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
COLORADO PRIMARIES.
Parks, Reg. Rep, Gains the Lead Over
Stewart, Prog.

Denver, Col, Sept. 12.-Unofiicial re-
turns received up to tonight, from As
out of 62 counties in Tuesdays prom
airy election have changed the lead
for the Republican nomination for
Governor from +. b. Stewart. Progress
sive. TO C. c. Parks, Regular. The
margin is only 1871.
C. C. Dawson, Regular, led NJ, p.
Vincent, Progressive, for the long
term senatorial nomination, Fl. II.
Kinsley, Regular. seemed assured of
place ON the Republican ticket for
Congressman at-larse, with G. p.
Dodge Progressive. and J. Ct. Laton.
Regular, running close for the second
nomination.
In the Democratic race. Former AL
va Adams, today. conceded the nom
inaticn Of Gov. John r Shafroth fer
the United States Senate full term.
f. VI. Ammons. for GiVernor. is prac-
ticallY assured of nomination. le. T.
Taylor Gneumben) was renominated
for congressman at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
FURNISH STATEMENTS.
Presidential Campaieners File Eek
penditure Certificates.

Washington Sept. 12.-Presidential
Candidates In the pre-convention fight.
last spring, have furnished to Chair
man Clapp of the Senate Campaign
Expenditures committee, names of the
men. who handled their campaign
funds. All the financial managers
have agreed to appear before the
committee when its hearings begin,
Sept. So
Members of the committee are still
considering a plan to hold some of
the hearings in New York 1t has
been found impossible to secure the
testimony of William ID. Rockefeller
in regard to alleged Standard Oil ex-
penditures in 1904, unless the COM
mittee virtually goes to his home. In
case New York Sessions are held. j
r. Morgan, George w. Perkins and
other tinanciers probably will be ask
ed to testify about any contributions
they may have made to political
funds.
II is understood the committee will
summon Dan X. Hanna of Cleveland,
at the instance of Senator Pomerene,
to testify regarding any contributions
by him to the Roosevelt fund, this
year In 1908, Mr.. Hanna gave $4,000
to President Tafts general campaign
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
First Ceremony of Funeral
OF Late Emperor MutsuhitO.

Toxic, Sept. 22.-The funeral GER
emonies of the late Emperor Mutsu
hito of Japan, postmumously known
as the Emperor of the Era. of En-
lightenment, began. today. amid
surroundings in which century old
rites and costumes were mingled with
modern military display From the
most extreme points of Japan sub
jects have been assembling in Toxic
At midnight, great crowds had gath
cred along the route of the process
sion. The weather was fair. A po-
lice Gordon was established, shutting
off the streets through which the
body of the Emperor will be trans
ported and upon which it is estimat-
cd half a million people will be ac-
commodated. A reservation was pro-
vided for 1000 foreigners. both resi-
dents and visitors, at the request of
Baron Yoshiro Sakatani, the mayor.
The sombrc .colorng associated
with western mourning was almost
entirely absent, being replaced by
the brilliant hues of the Orient
Official representatives of every
country had come to Toxic to par
tcipate in the. solemnities. Among
them We're several princes represent
ing reigning houses and special en-
bassies commissioned to convey the
condolences of Republican presidents.
The list included Philander c. Knox,
secretary of state of the United States.
The members of the regular foreign
diplomatic body also were present.
From an early hour in the morn
ing the palace was the goal toward
which VIRTUALLY everybody in Toxic
made his way on foot.
The caslIet containing the body lay
in state in the main hall. II had been
decorated according to Shinto rites
by special corps of ritualists APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
MORE ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Brig. Gen. Sleever Reports the Ac-
tons Along the Border.

Washington. Sept. 12.-Brig. Gen.
Steeyer telegraphed the war department,
today, that the Mexican rebels under
Rojas were planning to finally attack
Aqua Prleta. opposite Douglas. Ariz, at
10 O'Clock. this morning, Mountain time.
The Mexican federals entrained. last
might, at Ell Paso. who ineluae 40 aaui
Indians, were being rushed to the de-
fence.
Coincident with the dispatch of rein
forcements for the Mexican federal gar
rison at Aqua Prieta the arrival at
Naeo. Ariz, of 1900 Krag- Jorgensen rifles
and 500 carbines with ammunition was
reported by General Steever. They will
be available for the arming of Americans
on the border.
General Steever also transmitted re-
ports of impending revolution in Coahui-
la, Nuevo Leon and Tamulipas
Later advices concerning the fight at
Cuchilio indicate the rebels lost heavily
in men and supplies. The federal forces
drove the enemy before them and forced
him to ford the Concho river on RATS.
The rebels. 1000 strong, were believed to
have been commanded by Gel eral Orozeo
and We're last reported retiring toward
Coahuila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
P|TTSFIELD.
-gE7y 1FxuH1

A terrible accident occurred in
Ptttsfield station Wednesday evening,
when Adelbert Wtham of the west
ern part of the town, lost his life
When Train No. rs. which reaches
Pittsfield at S.14, arrived in the sta :
ton. Mr.. Witham was discovered on
the track with one arm torn from
the body, his skull crushed and suf-
fering from other injuries. Local doc
tors gave all possible aid and when
Train No. 2 arrived. at 915, he was
taken TO a hospital in Wateryille,
where he died at o'clock, Thursday
morning.
Mr. Witham was returning from
the fair in Waterville and 1t is
thought that he attempted to leave
the car before the train stopped, and
in some way was thrown beneath the
wheels of the moving train. He was
the SON of Rebecca and the late Moses
Witham, and beside the mother, two
brothers. John Witham and Alvah
Witham, both of Bingham, and one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
GOV. WILSON REFUSES TO
MIX IN STATE ISSUES.
Confines Himself to Tariff in Speech at
Syracuse---Roosevet Arrives in Boise,
ldaho==-Campaign Expenditures of
Presidential Candidates Filed.

I government in Il way that we do not
believe in is that we should verify their
predictions | say these words to you by
| way of cheer, because | believe that the
action of Democracy throughout this
country will prevent that catastrophe.
would a great deal rather lose in case
| that / knew some day will triumph than
| triumph in a cause that | know some
| day Will lose. You needn't be afraid of
liberty We may retard her by our blum
| ders and mistakes and blindness, but we
can't defeat her.
"The lighting strength of a party lies
| in its organization. but the strength of
the organization lies in the purpose which
| it has in view. Without a right pur-
pose Organization can't succeed. In the
long run with the best of purpose you
Ican.t succeed without organization. And
that is the whole quandary of politics
That Is the whole thing that we are
constantly fighting with to keep down.
to ride down, TO suppress our own ambi
tions and our own selfishness.
I'VE are afraid of men who have pow
ers and use them wickedly. but we are
never proud of them; and the only peo-
pie we rear statues to are the men who
forgot themselves ana served OUTFITS
And so it is a day, it is year, it Is an
age of Inspiration, and the party that
absorbs the most of the inspiration is
the permanent party, and the triumphant
and there is plenty of inspiration abroad
to intoxieate the best of us. / am afraid
it has gone 10 the heads of some people
already
There Is no use being the representa-
tive of the party for the time being I'M
less you understand it. unless you know
the man you are sealing with. | must,
in candor, | must in faitnfulness to YOU.
try to show you the inside of my MIND,
and if | have found the words to do so
/ am very happy"
The county chairman gave Gov. Wilson
great reception Mir. Murphy and some
members of the state committee heard
the speech.
New York, Sept Ex-Governor Wilson
reached New York, at 1870 o'clock to-
night. and went Immediately to hotel.
He will leave. early tomorrow for Sea
Girt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

When Helen Burns. aged Il years. stop
ped in the middle of the street at Paw
tueket r. l.. Thursday night, to look
after her pet dog, she was struck apd
fatally injured by an automobile driven
by William J. Tully of Providence. r. r.
The girl died later of her injuries. Tully
gave himself UP to the police. who de-
cided that he was not to blame for the
accident and let him go. S
Mrs. Julia E. Lunt. aged rs years, was
killed in Jackson square, East Wey
mouth. Mass, Thursday. when she was
struck by an automobile driven by
George c. Valentine of De Peyster, n
Valentine gave himself up to the police.
but after Judge Avery of the district
court had heard the evidence. he iet the
young man go. Witnesses said that Val
entine was driving slowly when Mrs.
Lunt stepped from the sidewalk directly
in front of the machine. y.
Crashing through the rail of a bridge
over the Washacum brook on the edge of
West Boylston. Mass. Thursday night.
an automobile crushed out the lifesof
Mrs Charlotte Sweet. aged ~. of Wot-
cester. and caused severe injuries to her
husband. VIM. L. Sweet. Two boysssin
the car were thrown clear OF the ma
chine into q swamp where they were
unhurt -
Word has reached Charleston, w. Va.
that two mine guards have been murder
ed and another beaten so badly that he
will be an invalid for life. The killing,
| 1t is alleged" took place In the mountains
near Sharon, on Goblin creek. in the. coal
district. On of the men. the report says.
was L. T. Cooper of Crocketts. Va. The
killing, it is said. occurred since the
strike has been declared by the coal
minuers, but before martial law was pro-
claimed. t
The International Grand Prix automo-
bile race scheduled for Milwaukee. Sept
II. was. Thursday night. postponed until
Sept % (Monday). because the track
cannot be suitably prepared in time to
run the race as originally scheduled.
A rush from a steamship wharf to
electric cars by crowd of 800 ex-
cursionists at st. Adams, VT. Thurs
day night, caused the death of Mrs.
Charles Hurlbut of Georgia, who,
with her husband. was pushed from
the wharf into the water. Mr., Hurl-
but was saved. but all efforts to res
cue his wife were fruitless. A report
that boy named Charles Sullivan of
| st. Adams was also drowned could
| not be confirmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
ROOSEVELT IN IDAHO.
Speaks on Conservation of Forests
Listens to Complaints.

Boise, Ida. Sept, accompanied
by William e. Borah. United States
senator from Idaho, Col Roosevelt
came to Boise. tonight, after a days
campaigning through Oregon and
Idaho. Col. Roosevelt and Senator
Borah held conference on the train
and it was said that in a few days
the senator would make a public
statement of the position he will take
in the political lineup of the cam
paign. Col. Roosevelt promised the
Northwest, that if he were elected
President he would investigate com
plants that the policy of conserva-
ton of the forests was working to
the interest of the small settler and
playing into the hands of large lum
Der companies. He also opened fire
on a staff of campaign speakers. in
Guiding John NJ. Harlan of Chicago
and Former Congressman j. Adam
Bede of Minnesota, who, today began
a tour in behalf of President Taft
with the object of following the Col
oners path and replying to him.
Col Roosevelt was led to speak of
the forest conservation policy, to-
night. he said, by the fact that since
he had been in the Northwest he
had talked with a number of men.
who said small settlers on timber
claims in some cases had not been
treated fairly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
CUT BY FLYING GLASS.
Score Injured When Limited Hits
Shuttle Train at Burlington, VT.

burlington. Vt, Sept. IA score of
persons We're injured none fatally.
when the New England States Limit
ed, bound from Boston for Montreal,
over the Central Vermont. crashed
into 2 shuttle train in the railroad
Yards here. tonight The shuttle train
was at a standstill and the limited
was going slowly at the time. pre-
venting a more serious accident. Most
of the injuries were caused by flying
glass. The accident, according to rail
road officials, was due to mistake
in signals. The injured, more of whom
were en- the limited. included:
Fred Williston, Fall River, Mass,
shock; j. s. Wilson. Concord n. FL,
leg hurt; J. A. Halpin, Waterbury.
CT, face cut; Mrs. Jennie keobe,
Westerly, K. l.. head cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

New York, Sept. 12.-Burton w.
Gibson, the New York lawyer, whose
client. Rosa Mensehik Szabo. lost
her life while boating with him on
Greenwood Lake, N. Y, on July Is.
was taken into custody. today, by
Deputy Sheriff Degraw of Orange
county, on warrant charging Glib
son with murder in the first de-
gree. Gibson was arrested at his of !.
flee.
Gibson and his captors started for
Middletown, this afternoon.
Gibson issued a statement just be-
fore his arrest. re-asserting his in
nocence and insisting that there had
been no struggle either in the boat or
in the water.
Il am not prepared, he said. ito
believe that the report will show that
she died of strangulation. There GER
tainly was no struggle IN The water
between Mrs Szabo and myself which
would result in her being stranged.
When she came up she did not hit
the boat III such a manner that would
cause her to die of strangulation.
certainly did not clutch her by the
throat and there was no way by
which she could have died in that
manner"
Gibson explained that while he was
not worried about the strangulation
charge. he had felt bit anxious over
the outcome of the autopsy, fearing
that some trace of poison might be
found in the embalming fluid which
would lead to mistaken impression
Il feared that such might be the
case" he said. land that certain per.
sons would jump to the conclusion
that a poison had been administered. "
He added however, that he had
looked up the law and found that the
use of an embalming fluid containing
an active or irrtant poison was no
longer permitted.
II ceased to worry after that" said
the lawyer.
Gibson's greatest sorrow was in
leaving his little daughter at their
home in Rutherford. N. J. She kissed
him good bye. this morning. and he
remarked that being separated from
his little girl was 1.-The worst fea-
ture of the case"
They cannot substantiate the
charges they have brought against
me- he continued. 1T will ruin my
life but ] will not be the first Ameri-
can whose life has been ruined by
such q charge. | am innocent of any
crime"
Evidence submitted before County
Judge Royce of Middletown. upon
which warrant charging Gibson with
murder in the first degree, was is
sued, was most sensational DR.
Schultze. eoroner's physician of this
city, swore that Mrs Szabo was sc
injured before she fell in the water
that she never breathed after sh,
sank below the surface. The surgeon
said there were tricks of jiu jitsl
whereby Mrs. Szabo could have suf-
tered sharp blow in the throat
which so affected a nerve as to close
her air passage. thereby making i
| impossible to breathe. DIR. Schultz,
| said there was not a single sign o.
water in the lungs and no congestion
Only expert knowledge was requir-
ed to do the trick, said DR.. Sehultze
who then asked Judge Royce to per-
NIT him to show how 1t could be done
Quickly the surgeon pressed point
on the judges throat, The judge
gasped and not long after that issued
the warrant 1t was planned to ar
raign Gibson before Judge Royce. to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

pointed for the ohsequies. The cas-
ket was of enormous dimensions,
measuring nearly 10 feet by and
weighing one and a half tons.
AT O'Clock in the morning, the Of
fetal mourners began tremendously
to arrive. Emperor Yoshihito was in
the full uniform of commander rim
chief, with black crepe ann band and
sword knot
The Empress entered in native court
dress made of hemp cloth, her I'M
bound hair falling on her shoulders
The Dowager Empress also was in
native costume. Prince Kan-In wore
the uniform of general with an an
cient robe of black hemp.
AS soon as the imperial professions
hhad entered the hall and those COM
posing them had taken their seats,
the hanging screen in front of the
catafalque was removed by the ritual
lists and the Shinto Band played a
soft drge on instruments resembling
flutes and three peculiar drums. The
chief ritualist and his assistants prof
fered the offering of sacred food, to
the continued accompaniment of Shin
to music, after which other offerings
of red and white cloth enclosed in
willow boxes were made Prayers for
the dead then were recited by the
chief ritualist.
The most solemn act of all followed,
when the Emperor, the Empress, the
Dowager Empress and the princes
and princesses advanced toward the
tasket and worshipped the spirit of
the departed Emperor. A short silence
ensued, the professions We're reform
ed and the members of the imperial
family retired.
The other members of the assem-
blage. however. remained to worship
the dead Emperors spirit. Thus the
first ceremony of the funeral ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Mrs. Johanna A Lewis. aged q,
colored, and the wife of Brookline
janitor. was found suffering from gas
poisoning at her home in the base
ment of 10 Brookline avenue,
Wednesday The police say the wo-
man took the gas with the intention
of committing suicide. Mrs Lewis
was hurried to to the Massachusetts
eral hospital in the Brookline ambu-
lance and after working over her
some time the physicians thought she
would recover. The woman's husband
stated that he and his wife had had
some trouble over money matters.
They have been married Ave years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
REBELS CLOSING IN.
Large Force Encamped Within Three
Miles of Aqua Prieta.

Douglas, Ariz,. Sept ia large
force of rebels, believed to be those in
command OF Antonio Rojas camped.
tonight, within three miles of Aqua
Preta. An exchange of shots took
place between outpests. Both feder-
ais and rebels have been warned
against firing upon United States ter
ritory. Urgent telephone messages
were received from El Tigre mines
asking for federal troops to protect
the Is men there from attack by Gen
eral Salazar. who led his followers
southwark, today, on foraging ex-
petition. and it is reported, kidnapped
Charles Nicholas a 16-year-old Amer
lean boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
A DECISIVE VICTORY
For Young Dyson Over Joe Phillips
For r. |. Championship.

Providence. r. l. Sept. 12.-Young
DYSON scored a decisive victory over
Joe Phillips in the 15-round bout for
the lightweight championship of the
state at the Marieville A. c.. tonight.
Both men are from Providence and
unusual interest eentered in the con-
test, which drew 1900 people. Dyson
knocked his opponent down in the
fifth round and battered him all over
the ring in most of the others, the
italian fighting back hard, but fail
ing To land many effective punches
Young Sylvester of South Boston was
disqualified in the fifth round of his
bout with Eddie Dixon of Woonsocket
for hitting low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
FEDERAL REINFoRceMENTs
Arrive at Aqua Prieta and Are Check
ed Across the Border.


Douglas. Ariz.. Sept. 12-No movement
of the rebel forces of Inez Salazar and
Antonio Rojas was apparent, today,
when the time limit given by Ro.as Tor
the surrender of ua-ePrieta had ex-
pired. Before daylight. 4T0 federal rein
forcements, including many Yaqui In
dams under General Augustn SanJlnes.
arrived from Juarez and were checked
across the international line by American
customs officers
As many more. in another special train
and third train conveying horses for the
command We're expectedi to arrive. later
in the day. The rebel forces were re-
ported still at cenisas Springs, L miles
southeast of Aqua Prieta
Three troops of United States cavalry
reached here, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Six prisoners attacked Joseph
Schenk. book keeper in the employ
of the Metropolitan Chair Co. New
Haven, Wednesday. at the COUNTY
jail in an attempt to gain their lib
erty. The men got clear of the jail
Enclosure but were captured by Ave
men In automobiles after an excit-
ing mile chase The leader was Frank
Collins of New York, serving 20
months for chicken theft The Others
were 1sadore Zermitz of Waterbury,
serving one year for assault with in
tent to kill; Chadinsky Chadinsky, 20
months for theft; Elmer Clifford,
New Haven, Is months for burglary.
Andrew McManus. New Haven. SO
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
ARMED EXPEDITIONS
OF American Cowboys Arc Leaving
From Several Border Towns.

Douglas. Ariz, Sept 12.-Twenty-
nine heavily armed we'll mounted
American cowboys. each carrying one
thousand rounds of ammunition, led
by f. S. O'Relly former newspaper
man and soldier OF fortune, left here.
today, presumably for Nacosari. The
departures of similar bands from AGO,
Nogales and other border towns are
reported, tonight
Local officials of American COM
panies operating in Mexico, disclaim
all knowledge of the expedition. No
one appears to know who financed it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
RIVAL FACTIONS
Boom Pres. Taft and Roosevelt Out
In New Mexico.

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Sept 12-Wftt
New Mexicos two United States sen
ators presiding at the Republican
State convention, Senator Catron In
his speech, today. as temporary chair
man. praising President Taft and his
administrator and Senator Fall, to-
night, as permanent chairman lauding
Theodore Roosevelt the delegates
We're treated to a political novelty
The convention, tomorrow. Will
name a candidate for Congress and
Presidential electors.
1t is conceded that Nathan Jaffa. a
Roswell banker, will be the unanimous
choice for congressional nominee. The
electors are in doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

to Spring street. to the residence of
William T. Haines, on Silver street,
where it is expected that Mr.. Haines
viii make short address, after
which he will be escorted to the meet
ing place on the Colby campus,
where the speaking will take place.
The parade route will be gaily light
ed with transparencies red fire.
torchlights, etc. Set pieces of fire
works will also be set off on the
campus, after the speaking.
Arrived at the campus. speeches
will be made by Hon. Warren c.
Philbrook, chairman of the Republi-
can State committee, and a man to
whom is due much of the success at
tanned by the Republican party
throughout the State, Hon. Forrest
Goodwin. successful Republican can
didate for Congress. and Governor
Elect William r. Haines. Other
speeches will be made by Republican
leaders from different parts of the
state. as they happen to be present.
1t will be one grand Republican jolli-
fieation and thousands will be there.
According to advices from Seattle.
part of the bargain by which the
Seattle Club let James. the pitcher,
and Whaling, the catcher, come to
the Boston Nationals provides, it is
said, for Boston to turn over three
players to Seattle, next spring. A
pitcher, a catcher and an infielder
are the men to be given. James and
Whaling were recommended by Amos
Rusie, the former famous pitcher, now
an umpire.
The Speed Boys are more than IA
games ahead of the Athletics and
more than Is games ahead of Wash
ington. If the Red Sox win eight
more, the other two leading teams
may win all of theirs and still be shy
at the finish. TIE ited Sox may cinch
the pennant before they finish the
Western trip.