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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
N. Y. Republicans
Declare for Taft.

Rochester, n. Y. April l0.-The Re
publican party of New York state at
its spring convention here, today, de-
elared for the nomination of Pres
ident Taft and adopted a resolution
urging the states delegation TO the
Chicago National convention to vote
to that end.
The Taft President plank found an
opponent in City Comptroller William
4. Prendergast of New York, WHO
made vigorous speech against the
platform and declared that President
Taft could not be reelected. MI
Prendergasts was the only speech
made in opposition to the platform
which was adopted viva voee with
only a few dissenting votes by the
1915 delegates.
United States Senator Elihu Root
one of the Big four selected 10 go
TO Chicago. was the chief champion
of the platform and made a speech
in which he vigorously defended the
American judicial system and sharp
IL attacked the recall of judges.
That the declaration of eternal
PRINCIPLES set by the people for their
guidance is u covenant between arpl-
trary and overwhelming power ana
the weakness of individuals was the
senator's assertion. To tell judge
that If he makes an unpopular deels-
ion he will be recalled makes cow
ard of him, he declared.
The days session was given over
entirely to speeches on the platform.
After the vote on the platform ana
the selection of the delegates-at-large
and their alternates. the convention
ain,irned-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
MAINE OPTOMETRISTS
Hold Semi Annual Meeting, Wednes
day Evening, at Lewiston.

Lewiston. Me. April 10.-Fifty
members from all over the State at
tended the semi-annual meeting of
the Maine Association of optometrists,
this evening. The business session
was held at o'clock. Three new
members We're admitted. The place of
the annual meeting has not been de-
cided. An elaborate banquet was
served. early in the evening. The
principal speaker at the evenings ex-
ercises was George II. Brown, presi-
dent of the New Hampshire Optome-
trists. his topic being Constructive
Optometry."
Practical work in the dissection of
eyes formed one of the interesting de-
tails of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Mobile, Ala, April 10.-Thousands OF
persons have been killed and whole
Indiana villages swept away by the
eruption of Chiriqui peak near Bocas
Del Toro, in Panama, according to
Capt. Olsvik of the United Fruit
steamer Fort Morgan which arrived
here, today.
Capt. Olsvik says the eruption oc-
CURED. April 5, early In the morning.
while the Fort Morgan was berthed
near Bocas Del Toro, and that he wit
messed flames shooting from the peak.
Reports of the large casualty list We're
brought from the immediate scene to
Bocas Del Toro by refugees who es-
capped the onrushing lava. He says he
watched the eruption April 3 until he
put to sea.
Chiriqui peak, as far as is known,
never has shown volcanic activity and
the sudden bursting of fire and lava
from the crest, took inhabitants by
surprise.
ON describing the eruption Capt.
Olsvik said:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Colby College.

The council of the Athletic Asso-
citation held it's first meeting OF the
spring term, Tuesday evening. Inc
matter of permitting the WaterVllie
High school baseball squad to use the
Alumni field, this season was dlscuss-
ed, but no action was taken. Lester
A. Keys, '03. was elected secretary
of the association for the remainder
of the year, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Victor II. Gill
patrick '13, who has left coliese
Ralph n. Good, 10, instructor at Co
burn Classical Institute, was elected
alumni member Of the association IN
place of Charles Atchley. '03, who VIII
leave for the West. the latter part OF
the week.
The Greeley-P Pratt Orchestra fur-
nished music for the dance held at
Elks hall, Wednesday evening.
Lester A. Keys. 10. president of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Roosevelt Defeats
TAFT in Illinois,

Chicago, April 10.-President Taft
carried at least one district in yester-
days Presidential preference primary
in Illinois. 1t is the Fifth Chicago dis
triet. This was definitely established
from figures compiled from returns,
tonight. There will be two delegates
from each of the % districts in the
state and eight delegates-at-large aid
Col Roosevelts supporters say that
lie viii have Sc delegates from llli-
nois to the Republican National con-
vention. according to the advisory
vote. The delegates will be selected at
district and state conventions.
President Taft's managers announc-
ed, tonight, that they would fight for
an Endorsement Of the present admin
istration in the platform to be adopt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

The federal grand jury in New
York, which Investigated the alleged
destruction of certain papers desired
by the government in its antitrust
suit against the United States Steel
Corporation failed to find any one
guilty of violation of law, it was
learned, Wednesday, at the depart
ment of justice, in Washington. The
Investigation related to the alleged
construction of several thousand doc
uments used in the criminal prosecu-
ton Of the wire pool" several months
ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
DREADED SAN JOSE SCALE.
Serious Infestation Is Discovered in
the Town of Brunswick.

Brunswick. Me-, April 1o.-State
Horticulturist A. X. Gardner has dis
covered a serious infestation of the
San Jose scale in this town. The egg
clusters were found on the trees III
Eve orchards on the Mere Point road
This is the most serious infestation
OF the scale yet discovered in Maine.
the only other places where the pass
has appeared being at Wells and
South Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Roosevelt Coming
To New England

Boston, April t0.-Co. Theodore
Roosevelt will make eight speeches
in Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire. during his trip to New England
Friday and Saturday. according to
plans given out, tonight, by the Mas
sachusetts Roosevelt committee.
The first two addresses will be at
Springfield, Friday evening. Saturday
morning, the former President VIII
speak twice at Nashua, in Concord
in the afternoon and twice at Man
chester Saturday evening.
At Lowell, the colonel Will deliver
short speech from the rear end of
the train, at 11:10 p. NJ, and arrive in
Boston about midnight. He will de-
part for New York, at l A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The Kennebec Yacht Club of Bath
is planning for one of the biggest
cruises of Maine Yacht Clubs ever
held along the coast, when seven or
garizations will meet and sail as far
as Camden, the week OF July 4. Com
modore Clifford announced, TUESDAY,
that the committee In charge, OF
which he is chairman, Will consist OF
Commodore Fred Nj. Cook, w. w.
Dennison Clarence r. Martin and X.
d. TitcomG. A letter was received,
Tuesday, from cyrus Fl. *. Curtis of
Philadelphia. commodore of the newly
formed Camden Yacht Club, in which
he asks what lie may do to help along
the celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Peter Doyen, aged %, was arraign-
ed at the municipal court at Lewis
ton, Tuesday morning, charged with
the larceny of gold watch, chain
and charm and gold ring, the prop
erty of boarder at the home OF
Pierre VailIancourt of Lisbon street.
He finally pleaded guilty to both
charges and was sentenced to go days
in Jail for larceny of the watch and
chain. The other case was continued.
He appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
GABY DESLYS'
BEAUTIFUL HAIR

While Gaby Deslys was charming
the theatre -goers OF New York. her
beautiful hair, with its bright, silken
sheen, was the source of constant adj
miration. This delightful actress cx-
planned that the beauty and remark
able luster of her hair was due large
II to her scalp being kept perfectly
clean, as only from a clean healthy
scalp can beautiful hair grow
a mistake most women make is in
shampooipg with soap. 1t does not
cleanse the scalp thoroughly and the
aikali dnlls tile hair, destroying what
ever brillianee il may have. If one
will shampoo with teaspoonful OF
canthrox dissolved in a cup of hot
water. the scalp viii be Immediately
clean and tine hair Will take on that
wonderful lnster and fiuftinuess which
impaired Duch . charm 10 Gahy Deslys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

he Y. NJ. G. A., was reader of the
regular meeting, Tuesday evening.
DR.. Anton Marquardt, captain of
the Iacuity chess team, announced at
hapel. Wednesday morning, that the
banquet given by the city team 10 the
ould be held at The
Eimwood, Monday evening, April %.
President Roberts will act as toast
master and speeches will be made
by members of the winning faculty
team and the city team. A large
number of the students will attend.
DR.. E. G. Whittemore. pastor of the
First Baptist church. conducted
chapel exercises, Wednesday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

has passed since the territory was given
by Virginia to the federal government.
The sum probably would amount to more
than S100000.0o0. Senator Chiffon of
West Virginia introduced in the Senate a
bill to give to the court of claims juris-
diction TO settle the claim. He declared
Virginia did not give the territory right
to the federal government but trans
ferred the title TO the government TO
hold the territory as trustee for the orig
inal IS states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

of Congressman Foster and an endorse
ment of President Taft, with references
to the tariff and several other Republi-
can issues. The platform was adopted
by voice vote, although the Roosevelt
leaders protested stoutly and asked for
a ballot Chairman Dillingham; declared
against them.
Senator Townsend of Michigan closed
the proceedings with speech endorsing
President Taft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Taft Carries ST. Louis.

st. Louis, April 10-Early returns Of
the ST. Louis city primaries, today, ind
cate that President Taft carried st. Louis
by large majority and will win the del
egations from all but one of the y city
wards. The Roosevelt forces won but one
Of the seven wards they contested with
the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
FLOOD CONDITIONS BETTER.
Reports from the Stricken Districts
Are More Re assuring.

Memphis. Tenn, April l0.-Wires are
down in large part of the territory
in northeastern Arkansas inundated.
Yesterday, but advices received by
boat, tonight, are reassuring. Boats
were sent to render assistance to rel
ugees at Edmonson and Kate, Ark.
and other small towns nearby. III is
now believed all will be brought safe
w out of the flooded district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The case of Joseph Wolman, who
assaulted Rev. H. N. Pringle, while
accompanying an officer in the search
OF his premises for liquor, will be
tried in the municipal court, Friday
The man gave himself up shortly al
ter the episode. and on being arraign-
ed before Judge Shaw, the case was
continued until April II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The death of Samuel Racine, an
aged tramp. who had been in the
Waterville almshouse for five or six
weeks, occurred. Sunday. He was
buried. Monday. Racine was between
10 and SO years old, and nothing is
known of relatives or friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

A man arraigned before Judge
Frank X. Shaw in the municipal
court, Wednesday morning, on the
charge of intoxication, was fined, and
i'll default of payment WAS sentenced
to spend Is days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

in Springfield. April 1s.
Every district in Illinois was carried
by Speaker Champ Clark over Cover
nor Woodrow Wilson in the Democrat
ic primary.
Chicago. April 10.-rThe vote for Pres
ident. Governor and senator with few
counties missing, resulted as follows:
For President, Rep, Roosevelt, 49,
617: Taft. SO, 264 La Toilette. 2e,005.
Democrat-Clark 1859: Wilson, 40
326
For Governor Republican. Deneen,
10 POS; Small, 57,4S1; Wayman, 1884;
Harburgh 2O,75i; Brown, 1894; Jones,
1G4T9: Davis, 1904; Yates. 22.S60,
Democrat-Caldwell 2S,75S: Alschuler,
Ga 624: Dickson. 51S9: Dunno. 1853.
For United States senator-Republi-
can. Aiagiil, 32,0SO; Cullom. 79,SiS;
sherman. 1l5577; Webster. 1851; j.
1Iarzilton Lewis Democrat, 10 contest.
Chicago. April 10-Figures compiled
from returns received up to late tonight,
failed materially to change the early re-
suits of Yesterdays primary in Illinois,
in which Col. Roosevelt swept the state
in the advisory preference vote for Re
publican Presidential candidate. defeat
ing President Taft by about 1l5ooo, and
in which Speaker Champ Clark defeated
Coy Wilson by about 10000 on the Dem
ocratfc ticket.
The results of the primaries as shown
tonight, are:
That Gov. Deneen's plurality in his re-
by the Republicans is about
75 O00, while Edward f. Dunno obtained
the nomination by the Democrats for
governor by about 10000
That Lawrence Y. Sherman's endorse
ment by the Republicans in the advisory
vote for United States senator was about
y, 600 over Senator Collum.
That Gov. Deneen will control the new
state Republican central committee by
a large majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Dust on one side of Silver street,
and snow on the other is the combi-
nation presented just now. The dust
ON Main street. Wednesday. was well
stirred UP by the wind, and provoked
even the patient, when it became so
thick that it looked like shifting
and very soiled-fog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Two More for Taft.

Reed City, Mich, April 10-Elcventh
district delegates 10 Republican Ma
tional convention: William II. White
Charlevoix, and V. e. Davic, Osceola,
Instructed for Taft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Members of the Watervine Masonic
Club who are Interested in the for
nation of baseball club are asked
to meet in the rooms, at 7.S0 p. NJ.
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Much interest is being shown in the
ladies' night of the Congregational
Mems club, to be held at 6.4s +. M,
Friday The elocutionist, Edward
Quinn, of Portland, is said to be one
of the best. and the supper to be
served also will be a treat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Rev. Patrick J. Clarity of Ban
gor was visitor to Waterville,
Wednesday, the guest of Rev. John
+. Kealey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Charles Edward Audet. 4year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse Audet.
died at their home, 20 Gray street,
Wednesday morning. The parents
have the sympathy of all in their be-
reavement. The funeral was held,
Wednesday afternoon, at the Notre
Dame church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Musselman Is Willing.

Bay City, Mich, April 1o.-Amos
Musselman of Grand Rapids, formally
announced, tonight, that he would be
u candidate for the Republican noni-
nation for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Primary petitions for Forrest Good
win. of Skowhegan, who is candi-
date for representative to Congress in
the third district, We're being circulat-
ed In Waterville, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
Instructed for Taft.

Bay City, Mich, April 10.-Tenth
district delegates of the Republican
National convention: Henry b. Smith,
Bay City, and Col. Frambach, Che
boygan. Instructed for Taft.
Mexico, Mo-, April l0-Ninth dis
trict delegates to National convention:
Clarence A. Barnes and o. r. Mey-
ersieek. Instructed for Taft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Juvenile crime in France has IN
creased by 20 per cent. in the last five
years. The number of criminal Of
lenses in the Republic rose from 252,-
621 in 1889 to 100000 in 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Suplementing a bill introduced sew
eral days ago to provide publication
of campaign funds in Presidential
primaries, Rep. Rucker of Missouri in
trodueed a bill, Wednesday, to extend
that provision to the nominating cam
paigns for election to the House. of
Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The last of a series of assemblies
given by the married people of Wa
terville took place in the new As
sembly hall, Clukey block, Wednesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The ladies of the Sons of Veterans
will hold Whist party and dance in
G.. A. r. hall. Thursday evening. Re
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

w. Il. Arnold & Co. announce that,
having purchased the business and
good will of Hanson, Weber & Dun
ham, the store will open as soon as
stock is taken. Mr.. Durham and Mr.
Rollins will be connected with The
new firm, and will be pleased 10 meet
all their old friends and customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Coburn Classical Institute will open,
after the Easter recess.
The majority of the students have re-
turned from their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Miss Ellen Clark of Haverhill,
Mass, who has been the guest of Mrs.
y. H. Barrows, returned TO her home.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The ladies of Col. l. s. Bangs Circle,
Ladies of the G. A. r., will hold a
supper from to {, Saturday. in G. a.
X. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

John Dunphy has returned from
Lincoln, where he has been, all win
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Mark Crowley of. Bangor was d
visitor to Waterville, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

DIR. Donald B. Cragin has purchased
Il Flanders Witt special roadster au-
tomobile from the Waterville Motor.
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Il. e. Nutter has gone to Bridge
water on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The date of the Colby banquet, to
be given for. the Waterviile Chess
club, is April %. not April %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

The installation exercises of Water
VILE Lodge of Elks will be held in the
lodge rooms, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Miss NJ. b. Longley of this city will
leave soon for Portland. Ore, where
she will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11
WATERvILLE.

$. L. Berry is in Boston on BUSH
ness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

$. L. Berry is in Boston on bust
ness.
Fred Clark was in Waterville,
Wednesday, from Caratunk.
job Collett Tyler OF Bangor was in
Waterville, Wednesday, ON business.
Mrs. Edward Greenwood of Dexter
was in the city. Wednesday.
Miss Nela Merricll has returned
from a trip TO Boston.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Drummond went to
Portland. "Wednesday.
L. Il. Jones of Winthrop was in
town, Wednesday, on business.
w. J.. Wyman WAS among the Au-
gusta visitors, "Wednesday, in Wa
tervil1e.
Miss NJ. b. Longley of this city Will
leave soon for Portland, Ore, where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

Fred Clark was in Waterville
Wednesday, from caratunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

ed in the Republican state convention.
in Springfield. April 49,
Every district in Illinois was carried
by Speaker Champ Clark over Cover
nor Woodrow Wilson in the Democrat
ic urinary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-11

T. r. Jones OF Winthrop was il
town, Wednesday, on business
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-09

Were you carefully brought
up, my lad?" asked the merchant
of the applicant for situation.
Yes, sir. I came UP in the lift,
sir, : said the respectful youth.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-09

Binks-I see another naval en-
gagement is reported. links
More fighting? Binks-I suppose
so. The captain is engaged to the
rear adniral's daughter.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-09

We laugh at the way that he swaggers and poses -
And talks of his trumphs in various~parts, -.
We grin at the tale which he grandly discloses,
And yet-there is sympathy deep in our hearts;
For his is a life whichiS brief in its glory $50
And long, OH so long, in its struggle and strainl
Who minds if he boasts of fame transtory
And tells of it over and oyer again?
For when on the stage he is placing before us
The passion and beauty and wonder of life
The work of the masters who never. can bore us,
The love and the laughter, the stress and the strife,
He makes us forget for the time, all the real,
The everyday world, in the world of romance;
He wakes us again to our. youthful ideal
When love was melody, life was dance!
And this he must do though his heart is breaking
Though life has been cruel and fortune jade;
Though fame stays day and is years in the making
The play is the thing, and the role must be played
He serves US full well where the footghts cleaning
So give him his "bravo," his glad cutrain CALI
And leave him in peace to his boasts and his dreaming
He's earned them, in truth, and he's paid for them all
inks-I see another naval Were you carefully brc
ement is reported inks up, my ad?" asked the mer
The evening world., 1912-08-16

come. and ne and his men assisted
them To tho street and around to the
Church Of the Madonna d'Lorstto. on
Elisabeth street. where they were given
shelter by he pastor.
The building continued to smoke for
several hours. Just three years ago q
similar Ore occurred there. with almost
exactly the same results. The IRE Of
this morning. II Is said. started in .
heap Of rubbish IN the cellar. cause un-
known.
Between and O'Clock the register Of
the oliver strset high pressure pumping
station showed that 10000 gallons OF
water had been pumped into the build
ing. n 10 the estimate Of Martin that
100000 gallons were thrown into the
structure before the IRE was under con-
troi.
Blsscksr street was . mill race. with
the water bubblins up over the curb.
The Street Cleaning Department had to
b pressed into service to locate and
open the manholss to clear the street.
the side sewers being inadequate to the
task. and the water was sseping into me
subway. II was 7.3o o'clock before the
nrsmsn got into the building.