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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
ITALIANS THANK PRESIDENT.
Luigi Solari Send Telegram In Behalf
OF Italian Chamber of Commerce.

Beverly, Mass, Oct. 20-White House
officials tonight, made public telegram
to President Taft from Luigi Solari, pres
ident of the Italian Chamber of Com
meree of New York. sent in response to
a message from MIR. Taft read at the
Chambers dinner in New York, last
night. Mr.. Solari's telegram read in
part as follows:
ION behalf of the Italian Chamber OF
Commerce of New York and the Italian
and American delegates to the fifth inter
national congress of chambers of com
merce. who attended our celebration,
last night. and ON behalf of all the Ttal-
ians in the United States, whose senti-
ment ! am sure to voice. / now offer YOU
my most sincere thanks for your tele-
gram We feel proud of your apprecia-
ton of the Italian race and its contribu-
tiou to the welfare of this great country
Your message will remain as a token of
real and indissoluble friendship between
the American and the Italian people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
LBANIANS TREACHEROUS.
Show Flag of Truce Then Open Fire
In Answering Party.

Belgrade. oct 20.-The Servian
army. under command of the Crown
Prince. has captured Rulya Heights.
stratagetical position TO the south
of Bujanoratz, some miles below
Nranya.
An official report from the general
staff at Nish says the Servians have
taken all the trenches in the Turkish
territory, around Nranya, and the
Turks have been driven back across
MoraVa valley.
Details have been received of Il
treaeherous act by Albanians, on the
Seryian posts near Prepalata, 40 miles
to the south of Nish, Tuesday. AL
bantam irregulars. who constituted the
attacking party, We're repulsed and
hoisted a white flag. A Servian cap
tain with a detachment approached
the irregulars, who opened fire, kill
ing an officer and L men and wound
ing 40 The Servian artillery imme
diately shelled the enemy, killing 200
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
FIRE IN THE COTTON.
Steamer Berkshire Puts in Beaufort
N. C.-All Hands Are Safe.

Beaufort, n. c., Oct. 20.-The Mer-
chants and Miners steamship Berk-
shire, bound from Savannah for Phil
adelphia, which raced into Cape Look
out cove, early today. with her cotton
hold afire, is now anchored within 200
yards of shore, with passengers and
crew safe on board. From the posi-
ton in which the ship lies all on
board could be landed at any time in
any weather and no alarm is felt. 1t
is believed the vessel will be able TO
continue her trip to Philadelphia, to-
morrow or Tuesday.
Capt Hart had the matches open,
today, and turned several streams of
water upon the burning cargo. The
crew will only attempt to keep the
fire under control until assistance ar
rives. The revenue cutter Seminole,
summoned by wireless, was expected
to reach the scene, tonight. a wreck
ing steamer has been dispatched to
the Berkshire from Norfolk.
The Berkshire sailed from Savannah,
Friday. with a small number of passen-
gers and cargo consisting largely of
cotton Fire was discovered in her for
ward hold, shortly after midnight last
night, when she was off the North Caro-
lima coast 43 miles noreswest OF Cape
Lookout.
Wireless calls for assistance soon
brought alongside the Clyde liner
Apache, which was % miles away. Had
the situation been critical, passengers
and crew could have been transferred
from the Berkshire to the Apache with
out difficulty. but as his ship was in no
immediate danger. Capt. Hart decided to
make for Cape Lookout cove. Later
the Apache resumed her voyage.
The Berkshire, built in 1881 is one Of
the oldest vessels in the coastwise pas
senger service. Her hull is iron and she
is $50 feet long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21

of the late Col Miner Meriwether, VINO
was military aide to jefferson Davis,
president of the Southern Confederacy.
Mrs. Meriwether edited a collection OF
short stories of the Civil War published
by the Neale Co. Her son, Lee Meri-
wether. st. Louis lawyer, acting a
her counsel stated that his mother paid
the company $500 to print the book, after
Neale had predicted it would be big
seller. Since that time Mrs. Meriwether
has sued to recover the rights of the
book This suit was dismissed few days
ago.
While this action WAS pending. it Is
charged. Neale wrote her threatening
letter declaring If she uttered one Of
fensice word against the company he
would print 5000 booklets containing I'M
friendly comment and would circulate
them among members of the United Con-
federat9 Veterans, Daughters of the
Confederacy, authors and among promi-
ncnt residents of st. Louis
Neale was paroled for hearing, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
[. r. MEDICINE
Used by Three Generations

In thousands of families all through
the cities and towns of the State.
Though the science of medicine in aid
ing nature to bring about cures is
sometimes said to be an experiment,
Il. F. Atwoods Medicine as a re-
lief for constipation, Indigestion, in
active liver and other similar troubles,
is so sure and the results so beneficial
that it has become a standard remedy
for restoring health throughout New
England.
Read what NJ. j. Lothrop says
Il think your L. r. Atwood's
Medicine the best for Dyspepsia of
anything | ever used. My mother took
it 40 years ago; my father uses it ali
the time and would not think of get
ting along without it. I use it in my
family" M. J. Lothrop. Notch, Me.
Large bottle 35 cents at all stores.
II. r." MEDICINE CO, Portland.
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
TWO INJURED.
Winthrop Men, Thinking Fuse Burned
Out, Injured by Explosion of Mine.

Winthrop, Me. Oct. 2o.-Roy Riley,
overseer at the Tappan farm, " est Win
throp and Gilbert Howard, an employee.
were making excavations for a large
barn. Saturday. The mine having been
set and not exploding, Riley and young
Howard investigated. thinking the fuse
had burned out. Just as they were lean
ing over he mine the explosion occurred.
Riley was thrown into the air, making
three turns before striking the ground.
His face was cut badly, three teeth
knocked out and his eyes badly burned.
Howard was thrown some distance,
bruising him severely, His face was also
burned and cut and his eyes are in Sc
rious condition.
Whether both will lose their sight the
doctors are unable TO tell as yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
A Crank Attemps
To See Roosevelt.

Chicago. Oct. 20.-An attempt to see
Col. Roosevelt was made at Mercy
hospital, shortly before midnight. to-
might. by Luis E. Molina, who gave
his address as Bogota, Colombia, and
said that he was secret diplomatic
representative of the Colombian gov
eminent He was stopped by detee-
tives and city police. who We're on
duty. Molina said his father was a
senator of Colombia. He sent Col.
Roosevelt a postal card and wrote
him long letter containing accusa-
tions that the colonel had committed
an "atrocious crime" in taking Pam
anna frem Colombia, and bidding him
beware of the vengeance of God. Mo-
lima was accompanied by two Next
cans. who gave their names as 3.
Carello and Estahan Morelo. They
said they had known Molina but a
few hours.
Molina declared he would go to New
York on the same train with the col
oncl and see him there or follow him
TO oyster Bay. He exhibited Il ticket
over the Pennsylvania TO New York
that would entitle him to travel on the
train taken by the colonel He also
displayed large roll of bills.
The detectives after questioning Mo-
Ira permitted him to depart. Col
Roosevelt knew nothing of the attempt
to see him.
Molina sent d box of flowers to the
colonel and followed it With note
written on a postal card. 1t read.
Colonel Roosevelt:
Il sincerely desire your complete re-
eovery. Now that you are lying on d
bed of pain remember the Almighty
Gcd and how easy il Is to disappear
from the earth. After this remember
YOUR greatest offence in Your official
career-the ROBBERY of Panama from
CclomIa. Try to rememer this inequity
and God will protect YOU"
The detective said Molina was not
armed.
Molina said he came from New Or
leans especially to see the colonel as
soon as he heard of the shooting. He
said he followed him in the West dur
ing his last speaking tour from Texas
to California.
His letter to the colonel said in part:
Il would like TO convey TO YOU the
sentiment of the noblest people in
South America and to inform YOU
colonel that a time has come for your
meditation on the blacklist spot in the
history of your life.
Your star has been descending and
viii continue TO descend, until YOU
clear your conscience out of the most
atroeious and wicked act you ever
committed in your life.
I'VE Colombians hope to see you
elected for third term, President OF
the United States. You injured us SUI
premely. but we trust in God and lie
will certainly touch your heart ana
compel you by moral force To return
to us what belongs to us.
God help you, Mr.. Roosevelt, TO re
cover fully. I have come expressly
from New Orleans to speak to YOU per
sonally, but this opportunity has been
denied me. / will see you, however at
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
WILSON AT HOME.
No More Speeches Until Col. Roosevelt
Has Recovered.

Princeton, n. J., Oct. 20.-Gov.
woodrow Wilson returned to his home
here, tonight, having made his last
campaign speech, he said. until Col.
Roosevelt shall have recovered.
The Governor said he had made
no plans for the immediate future or
the remainder of the campaign; that
requests for speeches We're many, but
that he was firm in his intention of
keeping off the stump while one of his
opponents was incapacitated. The
nominee probably will express his
views on public questions through
statements and announcements.
The Governor will divide most of
his time in the next few days. be-
tween Princeton and the State House
in Trenton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
ATTITUDE OF U. S. THE SAME
In Regard to the Mexican Revolution
Takes Same Policy.

Washington, Oct. 20.-The attitude
of the United States toward Mexico
is unchanged by the Daz revolution.
and despite the gravity, with which
officials here. regard the latest upris-
ing, it is the intention of this govern
ment to adhere strictly to it's an
bounced policy of non-intervention.
Henry Lane Wilson, ambassador 10
Mexico. conferred, today. with Assist
ant Secretary Adee and before leaving
Washington for his post will have a
talk with Secretary Knox. 1t is well
known here that the Madero govern
ment is planning an active campaign
against Diaz, who is popularity said to
be acting in the interest of his uncle,
Porfirio Diaz, the eXiled President. The
warnings of this government that
Americans and their interests must be
protected will be renewed.
1t is said that the presence at Vera
Cruz of the Des Moines and the
prospect that in day or two the
cruiser Tacoma also will arrive there
should not be taken as indicative OF
this governments intention TO become
in any sense a party to MeXieo's in
ternal difficulties.
The mission of the vessels is solely
To afford protection and refuge TO such
Americans and other foreigners as may
require it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
GREEKS ENTHUSE.
5000 In New York are Wildly Enthusi-
astic About Going to War.

New York, Oct. 20.-Nearly 5000
Greeks. all apparently wildly enthu-
siasts about going to war, sailed on
steamers from this port. Saturday, for
their home land to enlist against the
Turks.
4 small riot broke out on the Febre
Line pier on the Brooklyn water front
as several hundred Greeks We're board
ing the steamer Venezia. 4 number OF
Italians Who had books passage on the
same steamer tainted the Greeks over
their so1diery. with the result that nn-
merous fist fights took place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
ATTORNEY GENERAL SPEAKS.
Makes Statement Sustaining His Con-
tention Pertaining to Standard Oil.

Washington, Oct 20.-To sustain his
contention that the decree dissolving
the standard Oil Co, gave the re-
lief sought by the antitrust suit
against the corporation, Attorney
General Wickersham, today, issued a
statement revealing some of the re-
suits Of an inquiry he has been maxi
ing into conditions in the oil INDUS
try.
The statement was built around
letter optimistic as to present eondi-
tions, which the attorney general re-
Gently received from {, d. Chamber
lain. secretary and general counsel
of the National Petroleum Association,
an organization embracing, according
To the attorney general. practically all
the companies not connected with the
Standard oil.
Mr. Chamberlain wrote that while
the full effect of the decree cannot
vet be judged. independents, today,
have more unrestricted and uncon-
trolled opportunity to carry on their
business without unfair, secret and
oppressive competition on the part
of one great rival than they have en-
ioyed for years past.
The attorney general declared that
this letter. coming from represen-
tative of the companies which were
most injuriously affected by the
STANDARD Oil combination affords
very conclusive answer to the super
fetal condemnation, which. has been
50 recklessly INDUCED in by political
opponents to the administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
Message To Working Women

All women work; some in homes. some
in church, some in the whirl Of society,
and in stores, Offices ard shops, tens OF
thousands are on the never ceasing tread
mill earning their daily bread.
All women, however, are subject to the
sans physical laws, and suffer alike from
the same physical disturbances and
weaknesses, peculiar to their sex, Every
woman, no matter what her station in
life, should remember that lydia D.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
great remedy for female ills in which
she should place her trust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
Three Running
Records Broken.

Newark, " j., Oct 2O-Three world 5
professional running records were broken
by William Kolehmainen of Finland, this
tfteinoon. when he won an international
Marathon race around circular track
in the stadium here. Kolehmainen eev-
cred % miles, 1856 yards, in 2.293s 10, bet
tering the record of 23l2l made at Pow
der Han. Scotland. in a Marathon race,
last year, by Hans Holmer. who finished
second in today's event. Kohenmainen
created new % and 26-mile 1gures-2.2 .. 20
3-5 and 22S32 respectively.
Carl Nieminer of Finland, Ghur Johann
sen of Sweden and Pat Dneen of Bos-
ton finished in the order named. Twelve
other starters failed to do the fun dis
lance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
GOING HOME, TODAY.
Continued from Page one.)

Continued from Page One)
ing the bullet has proceeded far enough
so that the missile will appear to be
thrust away from the broken fourth rib.
Much of the colonel's future activity will
depend on what the pictures disclose.
They will not be ready for inspection, be-
fore tomorrow.
Mrs. John b. Murphy, wife of DR.. Muir
ply, and her three daughters. Misses
Cecille, Celeste and Mildred, We're the
only morning visitors of Col Roosevelt.
They We're there at the request of the
patient who learned they had been
barred from the room on previous oc-
casion by DIR. Murphy's order excluding
everyone.
Il am confused" Col. Roosevelt told
the visitors when they appeared. Il
scarcely know which one TO address as
Mrs. Murphy. and ! am bereft of my
opportunity to make the pretty address
had planned to make to the most hand
some of DR.. Murphys girls. You may
consider that | addressed myself to all
of you in as complimentary manner as
could
Later. while attendants We're wheeling
Col. Roosevelt down the corridor to the
N-ray room, Mrs. Murphy met HIM while
on one of her rounds of the rooms visit
ing patients
Good bye. Miss Murphy he called
out. emphasizing the Miss
Special precautions for the protec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21

city is a prey to all sorts of rumors.
There is a growing tension of eX-
pectancN affecting all the better ele-
ment Of tire population. No word of
news has been permitted to leak from
the government offices. Heavier pa
trolls than ever cover the city nightly.
Ihere appears to be a growing feel
ing here that Gen. Felix Diaz is jeop-
ardlz1ng his chances of success by
dllatory methods, instead of pushing
his first advantage by advancing. The
American embassy is protesting
against the censorship in Vera Cruz
of messages to that department. The
embassy has instructed the consul at
Vera cruz, William w. Canada, to in
innate to Gen. Diaz that such busi-
ness must not be delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
FOOTBALLS VICTIM.
Edward 3. Silver Killed While Play
ing Game in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, Oct. 19.-Edward b. Sill
vers, aged "a was killed, Saturday
afternoon, while playing football at
MeKeesport. Silvers. whose home is
In Alliance, o.. was playing half back
for the Olympic team of McKeesport
In a game against the All-Stars of
Johnstown. Pa. In the second half he
caught forward pass and was speed :
ing around the right end when he was
tackled. Silvers was playing without
headgears and his head struck Mo-
lently on the frozen ground Silvers
was unconscious and was hurried to
hospital, where he died in less than
an hour. His skull was fractured. and
apparently his face had been Jumped
on.
Silvers was a salesman and had TAX
en- 10 preliminary training before GO
ing into the game,
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Foqel Not Scared.

Philadelphia, Oct. 20-Horaee : fogei,
president of the Philadelphia Aadoila'
League baseball club, returned here sat
urday. from New York and said he DID
not take seriously the reports that he
may be eusted from the presidency OF the
local club. II will be president of the
Philadelphia club as long as l desire to
remain in that office" he said. Il do not
say that the club is not for sale. but
IL 1t changes hands it will do so only
because / have received the price al
which | have valued the franchise Thu
talk of being ousted is all bosh. Who il
going to Gust me-
II am the sole owner of the club and
before there is any ousting TO be done
l will certainly have to be considered.
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DIX TAKES A HAND.
Tells Herkemer Officials That People
Must Be Protected.

Albany. oct. 20--Gov. Dix declined, to-
day, to take hand in the dispute be-
tween the Herkeimer county authorities
and the Socialists at Little Fails. lie
sent the following message to the mayor
of Little Falls and to the sheriff OF
Herkeimer county
'Your attention is invited to the fact
that the constitution of the state of New
90 AZ r,aht of neonlI peacefully TO as
semble and discuss public questions
THE people of the state or New YORK
look to you to see that these rights are
not unnecessarily curtailed, but are re-
spected in spirit as we'll as by letter
within your jurisdiction"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
New Worlds Record
For 2l=lb. Shot Put.

New York oct pa worlds record in
the 21-pound shot put was made by Pat
rick Mcdonald of the Irish-Amerlcan
Athletic Club at Celtic Park, today, in
ereasing the distance to AZ feet Ii
inches The previous record, 40 feet 3-S
inches was made by Ralph Rose of Cal
ifornia in 1907
Louis Scott of the South Paterons Ath-
letic Club national champion. broke the
American four-mile record. his time re
ing ZOOS 1-5. which is > As seconds faster
than George Bonhag covered the dis
lance two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
a QUIET SUNDAY.
President Taft Spends Day With Mrs.
Taft and Maj. Rhoades.

Beverly, Mass, Oct, 20.-President Taft
spent a quiet Sunday. With Mrs, Taft
and Major Thomas L. Rhoades, his per-
sonal aide, he attended church at Glou-
cester in the morning, and took long
motor ride later. The President has two
trips scheduled for this week. He will
motor, Wednesday, TO Kittery Me-, to
inspect the navy yard. and. Friday, will
leave for Cambridge Springs, Pa, to par
ticipate in the opening exercises of the
Polish College. He expects TO get back
TO Beverly. a week from today. He will
remain in Beverly probably until Nov. !,
when the summer White House will be
closed, and the President and Mrs Taft
will journey to New York for a short
stay. From New York they will 90 to
Cincinnati. where the President will vote.
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President 0fRed SOX
Jolted by a Bomb.

Youngstown, @, oct. 20.--James r.
McAleer. president of the world 5
champion Red SoX baseball team hac
a narrow escape from very serious
injury. il not actual death, here, sat
urday morning, caused by the dis
charge of mommoth bomb. Presi-
dent McAleer returned TO his nome IN
this city. Saturday, and half OF the
residents turned out to accord nm
reception BETTING the president ct
the worlds champion baseball team
AS President McAleer was being es
certed by the local reception commit
tee a big bomb was discharged Pres
jdent McAleer was standing within
a few feet Of ii when it exploded. He
was badly shaken up by the eoneus'
sion,
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almost kept proportionate pace with
the domestic-from 81 ,000, 000, 900 in
1870, TO A.9O0, 900. 600. in 1912.
Our exports for the past year
amounted TO s2.170,3I932S. of which
S614,3D2,903 were manufactures ready
for consumption, the largest export
trade and the largest proportion Of
manufactures ready for consumption
the country has ever known.
THE American manufacturer and
the American worker would net have
much spirit left for invading the for
eign market if deprived by d Demo-
cratic tariff for revenue only Of the
best market OF all. more than equal in
purchasing power Of all Europe. the
home market which they now control.
thanks to the Republican protective
tariff. German foreign commerce is
also making great advances particu-
larry among our neighbors of South
America, but suggestion that Ger
many should for the reason take the
protection out OF its tariff would prob
ably be received with his arching of
eyebrows of German statesmen.
And this unprecedented growth oi
our foreign trade is accompanied by
expansion as Unprecedented in our
home trade from one end Of the
country 10 the other, he Atlantic Il
the Pacific. the St Lawrence to The
Rio Grande. It IS not a sudden in
fiation. but a gradual advance under
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STRIKE AT LISBON FALLS.
Slavs in Paper Mill Want More Pay
Vioience-One Arrest.

Lisbon Falls. Me, oct 20-Forty-
eight Slavs employed in the Lisbon
Falls paper mills struck. Saturday.
for an increase from S1.57 to $l.75. 1t
was refused. The Slavs attempted to
hold a meeting in the hail, Saturday
evening, and on being refused permit
TO enter. made trouble. John Bechrist,
aD official of the society, was some
what roughly handled. Michael Ma
ger, said to be one of the ringlead =
ers was arrested He will be given
a hearing. Monday.