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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
DEATHS BY FIRE.
Three Lose Lives at BOs-
ton, Monday Morning.
Two Killed by Suftocailon and
One by Fall from Window.
Two Lives Also Sacrificed In a New
York Fire, Monday.

Boston, March 4.-Of the 20 persons
who We're driven from their 20 rooms at
465 and 1863 Hanover street, when a
fire broke out there, at dawn today,
all but three reached the street, The
dead are
Carmeio Zermella, S5 years; Gius-
eppe Crusafel So years; Mrs. Marie
Agra, 80 years.
Zermella jumped from a window and
was killed. while the two others We're
suffocated.
The building is a four-stery brick
structure nearly q century old. with
the usual small stores on the street
floor and tenements above. The fire
was under good Roadway when discov-
cred in one of the stores, and the first
hremen on the scene had to pay moro
attention to effecting rescues than to
fighting the flames.
TIE rooms on the three floors above
the street were crowded with human
ity, mostly foreigners. Ladders We're
quickly raised and dozen women
were taken down, besides several
children. 1t was believed that the
rooms had been cleared when the de-
partment started to put out the fire.
When the smoke had been partly
blown out. the building was explored
and the bodies of man and woman
We're found on the fourth floor.
Shortly afterward one of the fremen
stumbled over Zermella's body in a
dark alleyway in the rear. 1t was evil
dent that he had jumped from his room
on the fourth floor. There were some
signs of life then, but death came on
the way to the Relief hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, March although the
entire area east of the Rocky noun
tains is still covered BY a high pressure
area of great magnitude, the weather re-
mains unsettled with low temperatures
and local rains or snow over all dis
tricts except from the upper Lake region
eastward. Unsettled weather will con-
tinue, Wednesday, over the central ana
southern districts east of the Rocky
mountains, with SHOWS and rains. Local
SHOWS are also probably in New Eng
land. For Wednesday, generally fair
weather is indicated over all districts.
1t will continue to be cold over the dis
tricts to the northward. The winds
along the New England coast will be
moderate variable; Middle Atlantic coast
moderate, mostly northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Larceny, TWoCounts
Against A. w. Shaw.

Boston, March 1.-TWO indictments
charging Arthur w. Shaw. a shoe manu-
facturer of Freeport, Me-, now under ar
rest in Los Angeles, with larceny of $685.
756 from his own shoe companies, were
returned today, by the Suffolk county
grand jury.
The grand jury also indicted his FRIEND
Mrs. Georgia NJ. Stuart of this city, on
charge of receiving stolen money Mrs
Stuart was arrested week after Shaw
disappeared.
The first Indictment charges Shaw with
the larceny of $3.50 from the A w.
Shaw Co. and the Cumberland Shoe Co,
both of Maine while the amount named
In the second indictment is $1,000 from
the same concerns.
Copies of the Indictments with extra
ditions papers from Governor Foss will
be sent West by an officer, tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Leopold De ROthschiIdNa
rowIy Escapes Murder.
Missed by Three Shots, Mon.
day Evening, in London,
But Bullets Wound Detective on
Opposite Side Of Street.

London, March Am at mpt to
shoot Leopold De Rothschild ~ made
by man, this evening, as MIR. Reths-
child was entering a motor ear in
front of the bank in St. Swithins Lane
in the city of London. Mir Rothschild
was not hit by the bullet.
The man had been apparently wait
ing for a chance to murder Mr. Roths-
child. as soon as he saw the banker
he whipped out revolver and shot
three times. None of the bullets hit
Mr.. Rothschild, but a detective stand
ing on the opposite side of the lane
was struck in the mouth, neck and
chest and the windows of the Gutomo-
bile were smashed.
The assailant was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Following the visit of Col. Louis G..
Better of Philadelphia, last week, in
behalf of Gettysburg semi-centennial,
Gov. Foss sent a message to the Mas
sachUsettss Legislature, Monday. sug-
costing cooperation on the part of
Massachusetts. The governor appoint-
ed a commission, last year, and now
asks the Legislature to take the neces-
sary steps, to obtain the names and
addresses of all soldiers in Massachu-
sett who were in the battle AS in the
case of the other states, Massachu-
sets is asked to furnish transporta-
ton to the battlefield where Pennsyl-
vania will act as host.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

William E. Redding and Herman G.
Seiffert of Milwaukee, Wis, will be
removed to Indiana for arraignment
on the governments charge of com
plicity iii the alleged dynamite conspi-
racy. United States Attorney Guy d.
Goff's application for their removal
was granted. Monday. in an opinion
filed at MILWAUKEE, by Federal Judge
A. L. SanborR Of Madison, who took
the ground tlat IL these two defend
ants had committed an offence it was
committed in Indiana as well as in
Wisconsin. The two men are officia Is
% the Milwaukee Structural Iron
Workers Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Bowdoinhan Votes to
RAISE Good-sized Fund.
To Observe 25Oth Anniversary
Of Toms Incorporation, 20I2.
". B. Kendall Chosen Chairman OF
Fund Soliciting Committee.

Bowdoinham, Me, March Nv. 3.
Kendall was delegated as chairman
of u committee of 20 citizens at the
annual town meeting, today, to solicit
funds. which shall be deposited in va
rious savings institutions and allowed
to accumulate 100 years.
Expenditure in 2o12, on the 25Oth an
niversary of the incorporation of the
town, is provided for.
This plan was proposed in an ar
ticle in the town warrant as an in
genius method of acquiring substan-
tial sum to be used for educational
and charitable purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Between Becoming a Candidate and Be-
ing Willing to Accept a Nomination
Explains Van VaIkenburg Letter
Text Of the Letter Itself.
THE ROOSEVELT LETTER.

Washington. March 4.-The Wash
ington Star, today, prints under New
York date, what purports to be the
full text of the letter written by Col
Theodore Roosevelt, saying that he
would not be a candidate for the
Presidential nomination in 1912. The
letter, addressed to E. A. Van Wan
kenburg. president and editor of the
Philadelphia North American, reads
as follows;
June u, 1911.
My Dear Mr.. Van Valkenburg:
Il am really obliged to you. Nov
will you not give Mr.. McClatehy from
me copy of this letter that | am
writing to you. and also send a copy
of the letter to Mr. Frank B. Noyes.
Mr.. McClatehy states that Mr.. Moves
Informed him, anent the story he sent
out by the Associated Press that Mr.
Roosevelt had pledged himself to sup
port Taft for a second term; that he
(Mr. Noyes) had the same information
from sources entirely independent. of
those from which The Associated
Press received the story
Mr. Moves states that he under
stood that l did so express myself to
member Of the cabinet, and also to
an lnsurgent senator and says that
he believes that President Taft thinks
that he has assurances of support
from me. MIR Noyes adds that he ex-
plains my denial on the theory that
had explained my attitude conf
dentiallv, and felt entitled TO deny il
when it Yves given publicity.
'sWill you tell Mr.. McClatchy and
Mr. Moves from me for send them
copies of this letter.. that Mr.. Moves
is absolutely and completely misin-
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Auburn, RocMand and Saco Elect Republican May
ors-Auburn, Bath, Ellsworth, Rock|and, South
Portland and SaCo City Governments Re.
pub|ican..ReSu|ts Of Special Elections.
MAINE CITY ELECTIONS.
(By Associated Press.)


Portland, Me-, March AFTER the
first clash in the series of political
combats in Maine, for 1912, the mu-
nicipal elections held, today, in 10
cities, but little variation was noted
from the results, a year ago. Tabula-
ton shows the Republicans gained
control of three city governments,
Bath, Ellsworth and Saco, and lost
one, Hallowell, where the Democrats
are in full sway for the first time in
the history of the city. covering a pc
riod of 81 years.
The Republicans gain a mayor in
Saco and lose one in PASSPORT, while
the city government in the latter city,
which was Republican, last year, is
tied, for 1912, each party having elect
ed four aldermen. There was a tie in
the Ellsworth city government, last
year. each party electing two alder
men, and a tie vote resulting in one
ward, the Republican sitting member
holding over until the special election
and aiding in the election of subordi
nate officials. A Democratic alderman
was chosen later
Gov. Frederick w. Plaisted of Au-
gusta appealed to Waterville Demo-
Gratis at their rally, Saturday night,
to roll up big vote and assure vic
tory for the advantage which such
result would give in the Statewide
campaign to open shortly He and
Mayor VIM r. Pattangall, candidate
H., = l.. IL
that prohibition is impossible of en-
foreement in Maine cities and advo-
Gated enactment of a law of different
nature.
Republican speakers denounced the
alleged wide-open conditions and in
sisted that strict enforcement of the
law against liquor selling was the
paramount issue. A materially in
creased vote in that city over last
year is attributed to the longer hours
provided for depositing ballots, the
polls being opened at 6 instead of 3
in the morning as heretofore. This
gave laborers, railroad and travelling
men, especially, better voting oppor-
tunity.
A slight advantage rests with the
Republicans in the days results by
regaining full control in Saco and par
tial control in Bath and Ellsworth
with the loss of Eastport and Halo
well to Offset that. Increased plurali-
ties for Mayor Morey in Lewiston and
Mayor Pattangai in WaterVille are
likewise gratifying to Democrats
Mayor Pattangall is holding the office
of attorney general for the State and
Mayor Morcy is Speaker of the House
of Representatives..
Two mayors met defeat in their
candidates. for reflections, Walter
j. fitzpatrick. Democrat, of Saco. and
Walter ] Garnett, Republican, OF
PASSPORT. The most emphatic reversal
of the 1911 result was in Bath, where
Mayor FRANK A. Small, a Democrat,
has a margin of seven on the face of
returns with a recount probable. as
against a plurality of 596. "A year age.
Androscoggin and Waldo counties
chose Democratic senators to fill va
Cancies caused by the deaths of DEM
ocrats and several representatives
were elected, today, for like reason.
No material change in the political
complexion of the Legislature resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

of lis, one year ago. Five of the seven
members of the board of aldermen
were Republican, as last year, Ward
changing from the Democratic to
the Republican column and Ward
from Republican to the Democratic.
The aldermen elected are: Daniel P.
Cobb. Frank j. Coombs, Chas. E.
West. Howard 2. Knight and Charles
w. Berry Republicans: VIM. A. Lord
and Clement V. Morse, Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
THE WEATHER.
LOCAL SHOWS.

Washington March 4-Forecast for
southern New England; Local SHOWS.
Tuesday. Wednesday, probably fair,
England; Local SHOWS, Tuesday or Tues
day night. Wednesday, probably fair
light to moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Will Ask for a
Recount at Bath,

Bath, Me, March 4-Wilbur c. Oil
yer, who was defeated for mayoralty
honors by seven votes, announced at
the conclusion of the meeting of the
CITY government at which the returns
were officially canvassed, that he
would ask for u recount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
SOUTH PORTLAND.
Mayor Dyer, DEM, Squeezes Through
BY Greatly Reduced Plurality.

South Portland, Me-, March 4.-John
A. S. Dyer a Democrat was reelected
mayor of South Portland, today, by
plurality of "A. He received a plurality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
EASTPoRT.
J. M. SWEET, DEM, Defeats Mayor w
j. Garnett by ID Votes.

Eastport, Me-, March 4.-After serving
three years, IA votes stood in teh way Of
reelection of Mayor Walter j. Garnett,
today. His Democratic opponent, Jeffer-
son Nj. SWEET, a former mayor and sher-
iff, was elected, the vote being ss2 to sls.
The eight aldermen composing the city
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Boston Forecast.

Boston, March 4.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday, generally fair.
Wednesday, fair: continued cold; moder-
ate northwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The White Star Liner Olympic suf-
fered another mishap, Monday. at
Belfast, Ire. While she was leaving
port, after repairs had been complet-
ed on the propeller which she broke
by striking a submerged wreck in the
Atlantic, on Feb. %. she bumped her
bottom on the West Twin island and
was obliged to put back to be dry
locked
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
The Lobby Question.

Ruston Leader: Considering the
amount of work of importance to
the general public that ought to be
done by the General Assembly of
tliis State during the present ses-
sion, it lis beset entirely too much
by those who are interested in spe-
cial legislation, and, in fact. too
much valuable time has already
been wasted on this kind of work.
This is some little of the fruit of
lobbying. Why should there be any
lobbying at all? If it is the duty of
the Legislature to enact a law, why
should it be necessary for it to be
'mportuned-or maybe worse-by a
crowd of hired emissaries to dis
charge that duty? The people who
have not representatives in that
body capable of looking after their
interests have themselves to blame
for making such selections.
An anti-lobby bill introduced in
the Legislature has developed the
fact that there are members who
are opposed to placing any restric-
ton on the lobbyists whatever,
while almost all appear to regard
the lobbyist as necessary to the
body as the members chosen by the
people. Some of the solons are so
sensitive as to contend that any in
reference with the lobbyists would
be a reflection upon themselves, a
quasi admission that, at least, some
of. the members are susceptible OF
Eeing influenced by the lobbyists
Well, in the name of Solon, what
are they there for? Just simply to
loiter around, crack stale jokes and
Furnish the members with cigars
and liquid refreshments, and expect
nothing in return? Is that what
they are paid for?
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
The Fame of Wilbur WriUht.

New Orleans States: Wilbur
Wright. who died the other day, left
a name that will live when the
names of Rockefeller and Morgan
have been forgotten, because his
fame is linked with the invention
OF the aeroplane. His death closes
the first period of aviation in the
world, an epoch of less than nine
years duration, for the first record
Cd flight Of a heavier than air ma
yhine was made in November 1908,
when the longest flight was 952 feet.
But there has been a wonderful ad-
vance in that decade, for an aero
Plane journey has been made across
tlie American continent, and flights
ar Oss the English Channel are COM
monplace occurrences. The Alps
have been crossed, and in the Ital-
ian Turkish war aeroplanes have
been used in offensive military ope-
rations.
The Wright brothers were the
first to perfect machine in which
man could fly, and they were the
first to add to the glider a motor
which would enable the planes to
overcome the force of the wind and
the laws of gravitation. While the
death toll of aviation has been ter
pihIn WiIbIlp Wpiphf fho ip1tapfop
of the science. was permitted to
pass away in the calm of his home,
because in the last few years his
work has been on the line of theory
rather than operation. The names
of Wilbur and Orville Wright can
not be erased from the tablets of
fame, for they conquered the air
and gave the world new element.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
The Louisiana Law OF Certified
ChpckS

Sec. 10 Act 1913 of 1910 Be it fur
lher enacted, etc, That it shall not
be lawful for any officer, teller
clerk or other cmploye of any State
bank, savings bank or trust com
pany to certify any checks, drafts
9r orders drawn on such bank or
trust company, unless the person,
firm Or corporation drawing such
cheek. draft or order shall have on
deposit witlf such bank or trust
company at the time of certification
an amount Of money equal at least
to the amount specified in such
check, draft or order. Any person
violating the provisions of this sec
tion shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanOr an dupOn conviction shall
be fined not less than 81 900 nor
more than 5000, or imprisoned for
a term Of not less than one year nor
more than two years, with or with
out hard labor, or both such fine
and imprisonment. Said penalty and
fine to be imposed and collected as
provided in Sec. 13 Of this Act.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
Brides TrOuSSeau Ruined, She Sues
for damages.

Nashville. Tenn, June S.-Suit for
$1,000 damages for the ruin Of a
bridal trousseau was filed here to
day by Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Justice OF
Memphis against the Nashville.
Chattanooga and st. Louis Railroad
and the Nashville City Transfer Co.
1t is alleged that on a visit 10 her
parents here soon after her mar
rlage her trunk reached the home
with the contents gummcd up with
mOlasses and the garments ruined,
necessitating stay here until a new
outfit could be procured.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
ii. II. WheleSS.

The death of H. H. WhelesS which
occurred at his home on Jordan
street between 9:30 and 10 o'clock
| this morning. is ChrOnlCled with re
gret. The end Of his life when an
nOunced to his friends was startling
He had been in i'll health, but his
aiment was not viewed seriously.
From his home the information
conveyed is that he had died of a
hemorrhage. In his death, unex
pected and sorely surprising, this
community has lost a useful citizen.
a man of modest mien but genial in
temper and of affable manner. He
was devoted to his home and loyal
to his friends.
He was born in Tennessee in 1854
He came to Shreveport about twen-
ty years ago. He was engaged with
+. T. Whlted in the lumber busi-
ness, the firm name being Whited
& WhelesS. In comparative sense,
from small beginning in Shreve-
port, the firm grew steadily until it
reached substantial prominence in
the commercial world. The firm had
mill at Alden Bridge in BOssier
which was operated successfully
and profitably.
The deceased had investments in
lands and was connected with sew
eral enterprises, including the
FrOst-Johnson Lumber Co., and the
Allen Manufacturing Company, in
which he held mOneyed interests.
The loss of this citizen is re
gretted by all classes of The people.
He is survived by his wife and
several daughters and son, of whom
several are married.
The burial announcement will be
given in public print.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
Prevention and Destruction of Mos
UuitOeS.
Go the Caucasian

IL tfit
For the determination of mosqui-
toes the most effective measures
are those that aim to destroy theiI
breeding places and thus prevent
their multiplication. For the besl
results both the individual (this
means YOU and health boards eff
fort is necessary. The individual by
attacking the problem on his own
premises can do much not only to
rid his household of mosquitoes,
thereby increasing his comfort and
protect himself and family from
malaria, yellow fever, etc, but set a
good example that his neighbor will
follow.
Empty all articles that hold wa
ter, such as cans, buckets, barrels,
trash cans, flower pots, sagging gut
ters, etc.
Drain if possible or fill with sand,
ashes or cinders all holes, such as
post holes, ponds, bitches, pud-
dies, etc.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
FOR CONGRESS,
Hon. Frank j. LOOney of Caddo and
His Platform.

The formal announcement Of tn,
candidacy of Hon. Frank J. LOOneS
for Congress is no surprise, but ii
is accepted with qualification by his
many personal friends who will give
him their most generous and loyal
support.
Not Only is Nr. Looney we'll quail
fled in a general sense. but he is a
lawyer Of ability, a splendid citizen,
of generous nature, and Withal
fearless in the discharge of his du-
Ties and HE responsibilities resting
on him
He has always been at the front
actively engaged for the bptterment
Of his home city, Shreveport, his
stat" and his alignment on every
public question has been for the up
lift Of the people.
Should he realize his present am
bitiOn it may be asserted that he
will not fail 10 represent the Fourth
Congressional District Of Louisiana
crcditabIy.
Her" follows Mr.. Frank J. Loo
ney's platform:
I'm announcing as candidate for
he Democratic nomination for Con
gress from this district. now the
Fourth. | submit
"Thai member of Congress
should be a judge, a representative
and laWmaker
He should act as a Judge and
only as judge when attorneys and
agents of special interests present
and advocate matters before the
House or its committees: he should
not lend himself to legislation for
individual enrichment or advantage.
"As a representative. he should
represent those who have no other
representative.
AS Iawmakcr, he should work
and vote for the enactment of laws
to meet the needs of those who can
not pay for special representation.
but who depend ON the honor, the
industry and the humanity of the
Nations legislators; to all others, he
should do justice impartialIy and
without regard to consequences.
"And further. | believe
''That Louisiana needs but one
sort Of protection, and that. not of
fensivcly for her- interests, but de
fensiveIy for her floOd-ridden peo-
Dle.
For these reasons 7 ask every
body to support me-"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
THE POLICE JURY
Will Convene i'm Regular Session
Thursday-The Old and the New.

Next Thursday the Police Jury OF
CaddO Parish will meet in regular
session in the court house.
The commissions for each of the
police jurors have been received
from Baton Rouge. The new mem
bers will qualify in time to organize
next Thursday. In attendance at
this session will be some of the old
jurors, who have a clean and cred
liable record of achievements.
The new jurors are:
ID. p. Hollis, Ward One.
R. E. l.. Huckabay, Ward Two.
DR.. r. H. Gulledge, Ward Three.
w. T. Crawford, VIM. Winter,
Geo. A. Thurber and w. +. Thoman,
Ward Four.
L. B. Phillips, Ward Five.
J. A. Sebastian, Ward Six.
+. C.. Nagle, Ward Seven.
C. M. Hutchinson. Ward Eight.
1t is forecasted that Capt. w. T..
Crawford will be continued as pres
ident, with A. l.. ,Duringer as secre-
tary and C. f. PerronceI as trcasur-
er, all of whom have been diIigent,
faithful and efficient in their
duties.
The main feature of business will
be centered in the budget. The ses-
sion will be of general interest.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-11
Miss SOphie WriGht.

The announcement Of the death Of
Miss Sophie Wright, which Oc-
CURED in New Orleans Monday af-
ternoon, is being received with I'M
feigned regret. Miss Wright was a
woman of great activities, the most
remarkable owing to her infirmity
Her achievements under the most
discouraging of conditions are re-
markable. Her life is long record
OF good deeds. Her memory will re-
man enshrined in the hearts Of al
classes of the people who loved her