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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

remain powerful enough to defend at all
times its national honor and its posses
sessions, as well as it's just interests in
the world. II is therefore my constant
duty and care TO maintain and strength
en-, sboth ON land and on sea, the defen-
sive power of the German people, which
does not lack young men capable of
bearing arms. Measures with this end in
view are in preparation and will be sub
mitted TO you, together with proposals
for covering the additional cost. In help
ing this important work, gentlemen, you
viii be greatly serving the fatherland
In concluding our agreement with France
we have given new proof of our readi-
ness to settle international difficulties
amieably whenever such a course Is con-
sonant with the dignity and the interests
of Germany.
side by side with the maintenance Of
our alliance with Austria Hungary and
italy, my policy has been steadily direct
ed toward the cultivation of friendly re-
lations with all the powers on the basis
of mutual respect and good will
Trusting In the healthy force Of the
German people and relying on God S
gracious assistance, l look with conf
dence beyond the struggles of today to
the future of the empire.
Il greet you, gentlemen at the opening
of the new session of the imperial Par
lament, in the hope that your work will
be of service to the nation and to the
people,"
Cheers We're raised as the Emperor re-
ferred to the satisfactory state of the inn
perial finances and to the continuance of
the traditional tariff policy of Germany,
while the applause was particularly
marked when he proclaimed the necessity
for strengthening the army and the navy.
As soon as the Emperor had concluded.
Dr. Won Bethmann-Hollweg announced
that the Reichstag was opened Three
cheers for the Emperor were then again
given and the ceremony closed.
The Empress and several princesses
witnessed the ceremony from the gallery
of the White Hall
Before the deputies assembled in the
White Han they attended religious SER
vice in the Castle chapel, at which the
Emperor was present.
\ separate service for Catholic men,
hers was held in st. Hedwig's church.
a short formal session of the Reiehstag
was afterwards held in the Imperial Par
lament building. but no important busi-
ness was transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

under a 5000 cash bond which Munster
furnished.
The members of the Prohbitory
party of Somerset have declared them
selves in favor of the reelection OF
Sheriff John A. Mooers and he will be
their candidate. They held meeting,
recently. at the home of S. F. Emerson
and it was voted to conduct a grand
campaign in favor of Sheriff Mooers
reelection. Mr.. Emerson stated,
Wednesday, that the Prohibition party
had gained strength in the last two
years and that % men throughout the
county had signed their names to the
Prohibition enrolment record.
Fred C. Dunlap has sold his farm in
Mercer to AlonZo Dunlap.
Mrs. E. B. Hinckley left for New
York City, Tuesday, to visit at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. David Porter.
A decision has been rendered in the
only divorce case tried before a jury
at the December term of court as to
the alimony. Mary A. Perry received
a divorce decree from Thomas Perry
and Justice Bird awarded her $500
alimony.
Everett T. Goodrich has purchased
the late John Dore homestead on Par
lin street.
Harry Corson and Miss Edna Wood
" re married, Monday, at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. n. Wood, in Mercer. The ceremony
rs performed by Rev. w. Fl. Smith
o. Norridgewock.
Ira Page, ,Jr., of Hartland was in
tc wn, Wednesday, on business.
The first crows for the season were
sc en- here, Monday, by Isaac Wheeler.
Through the efforts of the special
committee appointed by the selectmen,
several months ago, to investigate the
conditions of the cemeteries and make
Improvements in the records, maps
have been drawn and a systematic
re cord and many improvements made.
The committee was made up of E. n.
Merrill. Major j. w. Fogler and E., f.
Greenwood The cemetery funds
amount to $3.50 at present.
The Rebekah Lodge had special
program at it's meeting, Tuesday eve
ming, consisting of grand good sup
per and a literary and musical treat.
There were about lis people present.
After the feed there were recitations
| by j. n. Smith, Leslie Jacobs, w. A.
| Bailey, G. f.. Merrill, Charles Burnor
| and r. f. Dunbar. A vocal solo was
given by Charles Turner with music
at the piano by Mr.. and Mrs. G. M.
Lambert.
Mrs f. l.. Marsh and Miss Hannah
Page went to- Bangor, Tuesday, to at
tend the meeting of the Convocation
week of the Bangor Seminary.
Leroy r. Haynes of Winthrop has
been chosen as the Memorial day
speaker here before the Russell Post,
e. A. r., May 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

That great deal of money goes UP
in smoke is proved by the fact that
within about two months J. II. Murray
has purchased $4,000 gallons of kero-
sene for the families in Skowhegan.
Hon. l.. r. Folsom has had his petition
in circulation here, this week, to place
him on the ticket for county attorney in
the primaries before the Republican eau
Gus. He win be opposed by Bernard
Gibbs of Madison. Mr.. Folsom is work
ing for the support of Sheriff Mooers
and has circulated in Norridgewock
Republican petition for Sheriff Mooers'
nomination. 1t is understood that Mr..
Gibbs is opposed to the election of Sher-
if Mooers on the Republican ticket.
William II. Sullivan was placed in the
county Jail, Tuesday, to serve a sentence
of so days. He was brought here by
Deputy Sheriff S. H. Frost. Sullivan was
arrested for trying to evade his fare
while riding on the train from Waterville
to Pittsfield.
There was a meeting of the county
commissioners at the supreme court
house, Tuesday The usual routine bust
ness was transacted.
Board of Trade and some of the progress
siye citizens it has been made possible
to have the Marston worsted mill reor-
ganized, and not only will save the town
one of its best industries but possibly
two At meeting held in Hotel CO.
burn. Monday night the present officers
of the Marsten Mill Co., consisting Of
n. b. X. Brooks of Boston, III. S. Ed
wards of Boston and E. b. Moore OF
New York, presented to the business men
and members of the Board of Trade pres
emf that by the fact that since the burn-
ing of a part of the mill 1T would be
necessary to reorganize the company. 4nr.
Brooks stated that he would raise $4,000
and Mr.. Moore assured those present that
he would see that $4,000 more was rails
ed providing that the citizens of Show
hogan should raise $4,000. A committee
was appointed and this committee was
| able. Tuesday, to raise by private sub
scription nearly the amount asked for.
IT has been generally understood that the
spinning mill here has contemplated NOV
ing away from Skowhegan because of
the allegation that the cost of labor was
20 per cent. higher here than in Massa-
chusetts and also that freight rates We're
considerably more. Now, considering the
| fact that the two mills are working in
| cooperation with each other, this new
move has saved them both for the great
benefit of the town.
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HE AcoulEScEs.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

THAT reminds me of some more Of
my past answers commented Col.
Roosevelt.
You may recollect that on several
occasions I have said that l had MOTH
ing to say.
II l were to labor a month";" he
read from Lineoln's private and conf
Dental letter of Oct. 90, 1880, to G. d.
Prentice, Il could not express my con-
sentative views and intentions more
clearly and strongly than they are ex
pressed in our platforms and in my
many speeches already in print and
before the public
Col. Roosevelt interrupted the reading
to say:
Il am not speaking now of my imme-
date problems, but referring only to
general politics.
He continued: "And now, my friends,
do not misunderstood me. / have not
decided that I will not do substantially
what you suggest. If 1 do finally abstain
1t will be because of apprehension that t
will do harm. For the good men of the
Southland l regard the majority of
them as such-I have no objection to re-
peat seventy and seven times. But |
have had men to deal with, both North
and South, men who are eager for some
thing new upon which to base misrepre-
sensations, men who would like to fright
en- me, or at least to fix upon me the
character of timidity and cowardice.
They would seize upon almost any letter
1 should write as being an awful coming
down.
Il intend keeping my eye upon these
gentlemen and not to unnecessarily put
any weapons in their hands,
1.-THE politicians of these days" Mr..
Roosevelt said in closing. had much the
same sort of problems confronting them
as we have today"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Alleged Seller Of Liquor
Before Judge Lawrence.
ProhibitiOnists Declare in Favor
OF Sheriff John MOOerS.
Two Industries Saved to Town.
Local and Personal News.

Mrs. Gerald Mccarthy and son Don
aid have gone to Towanda, Pa, where
they will visit Mrs. McCarthy's sister,
for several weeks.
L. w. Russell of Walden. VT, will
move his family here, next week, to
take up his residence at the Russell
farm at East Madison. He has been
visiting for several days at the home
Of his grandfather, John II. Whittier,
in Cornville, who celebrated his 99th
birthday, last week. He stated that
Mr.. Whittier had sawed the wood Tor
two stoves during the entire winter.
A. E. Morrill,, who has been mana
ser of the composing department of
tie F. j. Smith Publishing Co, has re-
signed his position and returned to
Portland.
c. Fl. Fuller of the Fernside dairy
has made the record churning, this
week. From the cream of 10 cows lie
made 112 pounds of butter. He does
this work by electric power.
Elroy LaCasce returned to Bowdoin
College, Tuesday, after passing a lew
days here with his parents.
Martin Munster, proprietor ol TIE
Munster Hotel, at Somerset junction.
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Perles
Foss of Bingham, Tuesday and
brought before Judge F. f. Lawrence
in a hearing in the afternoon. charged
with being a common seller of liquors
This is the first liquor case that has
been heard for several weeks in this
county. Munster was represented by
w. H. HAYES. who waived the read
ing OF the warrant and entered a plea
of not guilty for the respondent. Sher-
III j. A. Mooers conducted the case fol
the state and introduced two witnesses
that claimed they had bought wltiskes
OF Munster, last September. Judge
Lawrence found probable cause to hold
tire respondent for the action Ct thu
grand jury in March and placed hin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
safe Hints for Good Health.
Don't hurry your meals.

Don't hurry your meals.
Don't eat when overtired, rest few
moments before eating. It will pay
you.
Don't borrow time for work that
belongs to rest or sleep.
Don't neglect the first symptoms of
illness or disordered digestion.
Don't allow the bowels to become
constipated, but If you are so unfor-
tunate, don't delay taking one or two
teaspoonfuls of IL. F. Atwood s
Medicine or Bitters on retiring at night
They have record of sixty years and
never fail to relieve constipation and
biliousness.
All dealers have them in large bottles
for thirty-fve cents. Be sure to get the
IL. F.' kind. A generous sample
mailed free on request by the 81. F."
Medicine Co., Portland Me. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
NO REFERENCE TO STRIKE
BY National Association of Wool
Manufacturers at Annual Meeting.

Boston, Feb mo public reference TO
the Lawrence strike was made by 40
prominent wool manufacturers represent
ing the National Association of Wool
Manufacturers, at the annual meeting of
the association here. today. If the sit
uttion was touched upon at all it was
done privately. The only address was de-
liyered by President John p. Wood of
Philadelphia who dealt mostly with TECH
nical details of the wooden business. The
following officers were elected:
President, John +. Wood of Philadel-
phia; vice presidents, Charles II. Hard
ing Philadelphia, William NJ. Wood of
Boston and Frederick S. Clark of North
Bilerica; secretary and treasurer, Win
throp l.. Marvin of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
FORMER LEWISTON MAN.
Joseph Vashon Takes Life, Wednesday,
At Woonsocket, r. l.

Woonsoeket, r. l., Feb. Trouble
over affairs of the heart. is supposed
to have, led Joseph Vaehon, 20 years
old, to commit suicide by inhaling gas
at his boarding place, today.
He left letter addressed to Nellie
Raker 1874 Main street, Lewiston. Me,
in which city he formerly lived. In the
letter he said:
L shall never cease that expression
as long as / live. Mine was true love.
II you love me / am waiting. Yours
with all the love in this world and the
world AFTER
1t is said that Miss Baker in a re-
cent letter TO Vachon suggested break
ing off their friendship. Vaehon was
q linotYpe operator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
ROBBERS GET LITTLE PLUMBER
Pouch of Registered Mail Only Vaiu-
able Matter Taken.

Little Rock, Ark. Feb. IA report
TO Snpt. X. A. Ropely of the Rock Is
land, early this morning, said that the
only thing of value which the robbers
got was one pouch of registered mail.
Rock Island Chief Special Agent Clary.
with a posse left Little Rock at 2
O'Clock, this morning. on an eastbound
Rock Island train No. 4, for the scene
OF the robbery, after having telegraph
ed 70 Palestine, Ark, near Hurlburt,
fer bloodhounds. A message received
here. SAYS the dogs are not availa Bile.
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
DICKINSON FREE.
Continued from Page oneo

Immediately came back into the room
with d package in her hands. She
started TO open the package. and the
next thing that occurred was the ex-
plosion ! didn't know what was the
cause for the instant. My first inn
pulse was TO get out and get her out.
| called Grace but there was no re-
Spouse. I opened the door and some
body was standing there l think
yelled for a doctor and someone asked
me what the trouble was. | said did
not know. but there had been an aw-
ful accident"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
DARING HOLDUP.
Continued from Page one.)

country. The racket was made by ex-
plosions of ammunition that was de-
stroyed when the combination baggage
and express car burned after the safe
had been blasted.
Recalling last November's holdup,
the Rock Island employees sent in a
hurry-call TO the Memphis police.
Quickly switch engine was manned
by posse, but long before they reach
ed the hold-up scene. the robbers had
vanished into the darkness of nearby
woods. Rumors that the bandits Sc
cured unusually valuable plumber had
not been verified early this forenoon
The express company has given out no
statement of it's loss.
At noon il was reported that money
consigned to a bank in Oklahoma, es-
timated at between 100000 and SIS .00t
had been taken from the express cal
by the robbers. No arrests had beer
reported up to noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
AtoRlcH SWINGS OVER
From La Toilette to Roosevelt and
Urges His Nomination.

Lincoln. Neb., Feb. THAT Republi-
cans should unite in supporting Theodore
Roosevelt is the closing statement of a
synopsis of the Presidential situation
given out here, today by Governor thes-
ter II. Aldrich. Governor Aldrich orig
inally was a. La Toilette man, but his
detection to Roosevelt had been expected.
Secretary p T. Corrick of the La Fol-
lette League after reading Gov. Aldrich' s
statement in favor Of Roosevelt, said the
La Toilette campaign would not stop
short of the primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
IN AID OF STRIKERS.
President Gompers of American Fed
Grafton Will Issue General Appeal.

Washington, Feb. I'm response to APP
peals from officials of the United Textile
Workers of Lawrence, Mass. for aid to
carry on the strike, Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation of
Labor, will issue a general appeal for
funds to all afiliated organizations of
the Federation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

cabin were spattered with blood and
the mattress was soaked with it.
The captains gold watch lay on the
table. together with pocketbook con-
tanning money.
The government introduced at this
point the clothing worn by Captain
WYman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

An investigation of the Money
trust was ordered by the Democrats
in the House in caucus, Wednesday
night, after the Henry plan for a spe-
cial committee had been defeated by a
vote of lis to 66. The caucus then in
structed the standing committees of
the House on banking and currency,
judiciary. interstate commerce and
elections to proceed with the inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
REiCHSTAG OPENS.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

he referred 10 the international situation
and TO the expected increase in the army
and the navy, There was partial disap-
pointment, however, as the Emperor
merely announced the measures in gen
eral way and did not give any details
He said:
For the success of our work of peac;
at home and over seas, the empire mus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Elorida,s pelnaatlon for Taft.

Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. FLORIDA
viii send full delegation instructed
for President Taft to the Republican
National convention at Chicago, ae-
cording to advices received today.
from Palatka, where the state conven-
ton was held. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

1t was announced, Wednesday. that
the third peace conference of the Pew
ers will not assemble at The Hague,
Netherlands before 1915. 1t is hoped
that the Carnegie palace of peace will
be ready for opening about the middle
of 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

Chicago, Feb. 7.-Advices were re-
ceived here. today by officials of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail-
road Co., that nothing was taken from
tho train by the robbers except one
pouch of registered mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

time has come when government EN-
ployes may procure men to prepare false
accounts To secure moneys from the goF-
eminent without fear of dismissal or
prosecution of their acts, that fact is un-
known in the department of agriculture.
THE charge against the dismissed men
is that they misapplied an appropriation.
Congress appropriates a lump sum for
the drainage and irrigation divisions Of
the department of agriculture. The heads
of these divisions divide it equally. In
1909 the drainage division lent to the IT.
rigation division some of it's unexpended
appropriation, and Engineer Elliott dis
covered soon afterwards that he was
some $500 short for completion of work
under way in North Carolina and other
states. Rather than have the work stop.
citizens in those states interested in the
completion of the projects advanced the
money. and subsequently we're carried Or
the payroll as employees under the appre-
ration for the next year. With the
money thus obtained the men who ad-
yanced the money We're reimbursed.
Former Department Engineer Wright,
now in Florida. made the charges of a
few weeks ago.
Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. II. O.
Wright, chief drainage engineer in
charge of reclamation of the Florida
Everglades. has ISSUED a lengthy re-
DIV to a letter written by c. @. Ell
lott. chief OF drainage Investigations
Of the United States department of
agriculture, addressed to Sec. Wilson,
III H., .xs1au hh iC
complete history of the alleged sup
pressing of the report on Florida
| Everglades drainage. Wright SAYS
, that Elliott was opposed TO undertaks
ing the Investigations and when
Wright was assigned TO the work, he
continued TO knock the project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
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"A
New
Series
Of
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Read the first in next Sun
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NO BLOOD STAINS.

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