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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
Hold Stage on Thursdays
Home Rule Debate.
Former Premier Shows Little
OF 0Id-time Fire.
unionist Members of House Of Com.
mons VIII Catechize Government.

London, May "A. J. Balfour and
Sir Edward Grey held The stage at
todaVs debate on the home rule bill
in the House of Commons. The former
premier showed little of his old time
fire and his speech was reminiscent
of many heard before. He complained
that the bill did not contain even a
germ of finality and that it's adoption
would work great injury to the rep
resentative institutions Of England
while creating in ireland an assembly
which no Irishman could regard with
pride or respect. The powers Of the
Irish Parliament would De So hamp-
cred, he said. that good men would
refuse to serve on it. Sir Edward Grey
contended that the constitution was
becoming increasingly unavoidable
and that devolution throughout the
United Kingdom was necessary. The
usefulness OF the imperial Parliament
could not, he added. be sacrificed to
the feelings of Ulster.
The foreign secretary admitted that
the settlement provided in the bill was
incomplete in some respects. The
presence of AZ irish members in the
Imierial Parliament was an anomaly.
but he did not mind that, because he
believed it would preeipitate further
arrangements, which, while not en-
dangering imperial unity, would re-
lieve the different parts of the United
Kingdom.
If Ulster defied the solution the
government proposed, or made it i'm
possible some other solution would
have TO be found, which would re-
lieve the over burdened House of
Commons of the present monsterous
congestion of business and put the
control of Irish affairs in Irish hands.
Lord Charles Beresford. in a breezy
speech declared that the Irish ques-
ton was essentially a land question
and the only way to paeify Ireland
was to continue the present land pur-
chase system land do away with the
Lord Lieutenant and all that sham
and rotten court"
The Right Honorable Ronald c.
Munroe Ferguson supported the bill
because it was the first step toward a
complete policy of parliamentary de-
volution and paved the way for self
government in Scotland. Mr.. Nun
roe Ferguson who represents Leith
Burgs has been an ardent supporter
of devolution.
Daniel D. Sheehan. representing the
division of Cork. labor advo-
cate and INDEPENDENT Nationalist, who
favors the policy of Cancellation as
applied to Irish policies approved
the principle of the bill but it placed
too many restrictions on Irish flnan-
eial freedom. He maintained that the
Irish Parliament should be given full
powers with respect to the raising of
revenue in Ireland. and all expendi-
lures in Ireland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
Report That White Star Line Delayed
Giving Out News Of Wreck Not
Confirmed, Thursday Stmr. Nina
Picks Up Fifteen Bodies.
FUNERALS AT HALIFAX.

Halifax, N s., May 2.-The last
identified dead recovered from the IT,
tanic probably will leave Halifax, to-
day. and tomorrow afternoon, the
bodies that remain probably will be
buried in three cemeteries here over
looking the sea A few representa-
tvs of those who lost their kin in the
disaster visited the temporary morgue,
today. but all the bodies have been
SO thoroughly examined that scant
hope remains of further identifica-
tions.
Some 20 or so burials will be made.
tomorrow. Not all Of the ceremonies
will be over unknown dead for the
relatives of many that have been
identified have found graves for them
here
Tho belief here is that the eableship
Nina. which is expected in port. next
week. has picked up practically all the
bodies that remain to be found. The
Minia's captain has been notified to
refrain from sending word of any fur
th%r recoveries unless the newly dis
covered bodies are identified, since the
mere mention eff finding more bodies
might rouse false hopes in those whose
dead are still missing.
The White Star Line has gathered
for record descriptions and photo
graphs of bodies buried unidentified.
Upon application Of relatives. who
wish to establish formal legal identifi-
cation, the municipal medical exam
iner held a special inquest upon two
hcdies. One is that OF Alfred Dowe, an
Engiishman; the other IS the body of
an Uruguyan official. Application for
the LATTER inquest was made by the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
CAPITAL JorTINes.

Six thousand dollars to be made avail.
able Immediately for the widows or next
of kin of the United States postal clerks
who lost their lives in the Titanic disas-
ter, was voted by the House. Thursday,
as an amendment to the post Office APP
preparation bill. The sum is divided $1,000
each to the nearest relative of j. 8.
March, o. S. Woody and w. L. Quinn.
Tariffs filed with the Interstate COM
merce Commission cancelling allowances
made by trunk lines with so-called tap
lines" must be observed by the trunk
lines and shippers or they will face
prosecution for criminal violation of the
interstate commerce act and the Elkins
act This is the determination of the
commission.
Carrying ss.O64,010 in addition to the
appropriations provided by the nouse.
the rivers and harbors appropriation bill,
aggregating $32. $50. has been agreed
to by the Senate committee on commerce
and which reported in few days. The
largest single increase to the House
measure was s., 100000 for the Mississippi
river, making 100000 for that water
way The appropriations as increased
by the Senate committee include: Nam
tucket Sound. north Of Pollock Rip chan
mel. $3.50, coo; Ney Bedford and Fairhaven,
Mass, S56.6l0; New Haven. $4,000. Ja-
maiea bay, n. ", 100000.
Although Senator Reed of Missouri
held the floor of the Senate all day.
Thursday. speaking in opposition to
the worlSmens compensation bill and
will continue his address, Friday, he
denied that he intended a filihuster.
The Senate has agreed to vote during
the present Executive day, but OPP
ponents to the measure refused to
agree to vote, even Saturday. The de-
lay is in the interests of postpone
ment of the vote until next Decem-
Der. Senator Reed charged that the
bill instead of being in the interest
of railroad employees had been origi-
mated by claim agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
At New Hampshire State
College al Durham.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Al Action Of President,
Who Suspends Student for Ringing
A False Fire Alarm.

Durham, N. H., May 2.-The Fresh
man and Sophomore classes of the
New Hampshire State College went
on strike, today, because w. II.
Bracket, president of the Sophomore
class, was suspended for the remain
der of the college year by the admin
istration committee for ringing a false
fire alarm, April 20. The striking stu
dents. who number is. declared that
they Will not return to their studies
until Bracket is reinstated. Shortly
after the strike was declared, Presi
dent William -. Gibbs Of tlfe college
said that if the students persisted ia
their strike he would suspend them
all for while and that if they did
not come back later he would expcl
the entire number
Last Monday Bracket rang the fire
bell on the college grounds. lie din
this. the Sophomores say. upon their
instruction. in order that the entire
class might get away from the coll
lege To attend their annual banquet.
1t has. been custom for the FRESH
men 10 prevent the Sophomores, IL
possible, from attending their ban
quet.
ringing the bell by President Gibbs.
II went to the bell tower, and, see
ing BraelSett, asked him where the
fire was said President Gibbs.
He pointed to blaze two miles
away. asked him who told him to
ring the bell and he replied that he
was ringing it on his own initiative
/ asked Bracket to report at the Of
flee. but this he failed to do. AT a
meeting of the administration COM
mittee, April 30, reported the occur
renee and the committee voted that
Bracket be suspended for the rest of
the semester"
When It became known that Braek
EFT had been suspended the sopho-
more class was indignant and held
a meeting. at which 1t was said that
Bracket was acting for the Sopho-
more class upon their instructions
They thought It unjust for him to sur
fer alone and voted 10 ask the adj
ministration committee to reinstate
their president This morning. as the
committee had taken no action re-
garding Bracket. the Sophomore
elias, numbering 40 students, struck.
The Freshman class of rs went out
shortly afterwards in sympathy. The
students conducted their strike
quietly.
Bracket is very popular with the
students. Besides being president of
his class. he is a member OF both the
football and baseball teams His home
is in Portsmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
The Aliens Are
Placed on Trial.

Wytheville, Va, May 2-"TI kill Bill
Foster before the sun goes down, tomor-
row night, if I'm convicted"
Floyd Allen, the first of the HilIsville
courthouse assassins now on trial here
for his life, was charged with making this
remark before the shooting, March IA.
according to the testimony, today, of L.
Il. Wedell of Montgomery. one of the
first days witnesses for the prosecution.
On eross-examination Wedell stuck to his
story, though he admitted no other per-
sons We're present during his CONVERSE
ton with Allen.
Six witnesses, three of them spectators
at the shooting ARRAY, testified. The first.
u. w. B6len. a lawyer, who was defend
ing Allen in the court where the murders
occurred, testified that he saw Claude Al
len fire the first shot and that it struck
Judge Massie. Court officials returned
the fire, he said.
Two of the jurymen who were then Try
ing Allen, testified One of them said
that Allen had fired in the direction of
where he last saw Foster. the common
wealths attorney who was killed
ether witnesses told of conversations
with Allen in which he had threatened
Foster.
Prosecutor Wysor, opening the case.
said he would show there was a con-
spiracy among the Aliens to shoot up the
court if Floyd Allen was convicted.
Attorney Willis for the defence retorted
that reports of the tragedy had been
grossly exaggerated and that he would
introduce testimony to show that Bette
Ayers was killed by bullet from Clerk
Dexter Goad's revolver and not by the
Aliens. The defence would show. he said,
that Floyd Allen had been wounded be-
fore he had taken part in the shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
Post Office Bill viii Garry
Total ofS275,0O0,00O.
New Pension Bill viii Increase
Pensions s25,OO0,OOO Yearly.
A New Classification for Age and
Terms Of Service.

Washington. May 1.-THE post Of
flee appropriation bin carrying an
proximately s275.O00.oo0 was passed
by the House, today, 227 to 5. The
measure carried in addition to the
appropriations necessary for the con-
duct of the department, a number of
radical additions. Among these were
federal aid fer good roads, the COM
pulsory publication by newspapers
magazines and periodicals of the
names of their owners and the estab-
iishment Of parcels post in connec-
ton with the rural free delivery SER
vice The good roads provisions add
ed between $16.009.000 and $4,000. 900
to the appropriation, and this amount,
1t is said will be materially increased
in the next post office measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
IN THE HOUSE.

Resumed consideration of post Of
flee appropriation bill which was
amended to provide $4,000 for the near
est relative of the three American sea
post mail clerks lost.
Passed postotiice appropriation bill.
Began consideration of legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation
bill.
Merchant marine committee formal
~ reported Alexander bill to equip all
American vessels with lifeboats suf-
ficient to care for all human life
aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
WILL cATEcHIzg GOVERNMENT.
Unionist Members of House of Com
mons inqusitive About Reciprocity.

London. May 2.-Unionist members of
the House of Commons are preparing to
catechise the government regarding what
they characterize as Ambassador Bryce s
Unreasonable act in supporting the pro-
posals made by President Taft in the
matter of Canadian reciprocity and as to
whether the government proposed to re-
call the ambassador
Arthus S. Benn is anxious to know if
Ambassador Bryce was aware that the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03

1t has now been decided that the
German battleship squadron viii sail
for America, May IL, proceeding first TO
Hampton Roads. where it viii be
joined by the German armored cruiser
Bremen, which has been in American
waters for some time. Later. the war
ships viii visit New York, and the re-
turn home has been set for the end OF
June. The mission of the squadron is
to make a return visit, the second d.
vision of the United States Atlantic
fleet having paid a call of courtesy al
Kiel. last June. II will be commanded
by Rear Admiral Won Robeur-P asch-
WITT, one of The Emperor's personal
aides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
instructed for Roosevelt.

Manhattan, Kan. May 2.-The fol-
lowing are the 5th district delegates
20 the Republican National conven-
tion e. A. McGregor and A. NJ. Story,
instructed for Roosevelt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03

The masons employed in the con-
structior of a new weave shed for the
PepperelI Corporation at Biddeford
who went on strike, Wednesday, re-
turned to work, Thursday. Their de-
mands for an increase of 25 cents pei
day was granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
Thursdays Action
In cd Congress.
IN THE SENATE.

Rivers and harbors appropriation
bill increased by $S.O64,010, over House
figures, was agreed to by commerce
committee and will be reported in a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington, May Forecast for
New England: Fair Friday and Sat
urday; moderate north and northeast
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May Forecast: Friday,
fair; SATURDAY probably continued
fair; light north TO northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03

Output for 1911, 29,356,7se.
Increase during tho year 6.282,S34
Factory at Manchester, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-03

uge camps that have been established
at various points during the past
month. How many will be added to
this number by the Torras break can
not te accurately estimated, but it
VIII be many thousands. The govern
ment has made provisions for handling
several thousand at Baton Rouge.
Fourteen parishes nave been flooded
before the Torras break.
VIVA citizens Of Baton Rouge were
doing all they could for refugees
brought IN from Ponte Coupee parish,
last night. they also had hard fight
of their own. The water is within q
top Ut tie bags that have been placed
ON the leyee. The river is rising and
ii seems certain portion of the city
win be flooded. Only the wholesale dis
frict would be affected Many appeals
for immediate assistance Were sent to
Baton Rouge, last night, from persons
marooneds because of the Torras break.
Last night a steady rain was soften
ing the already strained levees and
adding to the volume of water.
Terras. La, May 1.-The second line
Of levees protecting the big state con-
Wet plantation from the Mississippi
river at Angola. broke, this afternoon.
and within q short time the 5o00-acre
plantation was Inundated. The state
recently completed Il half million doll
lar sugar refinery on the Angola plan
tation and this viii be flooded.
All hope Of closing the Torras
erevasse was abandoned at o'clock.
this afternoon, following a conference
between Coy. Sanders and the state
engineer. At . o'clock the crevasse had
widened to nearly 100 feet and the
levee was crumbling away rapidly.
The break means the abandonment of
thousands of home in the territory
CONTINUED on Page TwelYel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-30
TENSE SITUATION
IN TROUBLE ZONE
AT Least 1000 Miners Known TO
Be Armed With
Rifles.

Charleston. W Va. JUL; a9.-Major
Thomas Davis. OF the Third Battalion,
West Virginia National Guard. con-
sisting Of four companies. ordered from
the summer instruction camp at
Mount Gretna. Pa. last night to do
strike duty. arrived at Paint Creek
Junction late to-day The special train
was Immediately sent to Mucklow. in
the heart OF the trouble zone, from
this point there to be sent to various
other places throughout the Paint
Creek district. Conditions are reported
qulet from all parts In tho strike dis
trlct tonight
tense situation exists. State mill
tia and mine guards are on the alert
1t is known that 1000 miners arc armed
with rifles a large number of miners
were In this city to-day and most of
them 1t is said. purchased Springneid
rifles At least 40 men carrying rifles
were seen In tho streets here during
the day II was an unusual sight in
the state capital The men later left
for the trouble zone The attention
OF the militia and Governor Glasscocl
was tonight called to this condition.
Acknowledgement Elliott. In charge of
the troops said tonight that the min
ers are showing rcstlessness Cover
nor Glasscock has not yet proclaimed
martial law. but such action Is OK
nectcd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-30
MILITIA orFIcEns ARRESTED.
Oregon National Guardsmcn Held for
Insubordinntton.

Gates. Ore. July 29.-Four officers
OF the Second brigade Regiment. Ore
son National Guard. are under arrest
on charge OF refusal to obey orders
as the result OF tho hnttalion's failure
TO obey Immediately the command af-
ter Yesterdays sham battle to return
TO Oakville whence tho regiment came.
After the lighting. which had closed a
weeks manoeuvros. the regiment.
ca ARRIVING heavy field equipment. PRO-
ceoded TO this place. on arrival here
General Maus ordered their return to
Oakville. An INDIGNATION meeting was
held and the officers Of tho Second Bat
talon. st is said. declined to obey the
order Later. after abandoning their
accoutrements tho Second Battalion
returned to Oakville.
General Mnus ordered the arrest OF
Major Ryland Scott captain Harry r.
Williams. Captain Walter L. Toose. Jr.,
and First Lieutenant Richard Deich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-30
THINKS THEORIES PROVED.
Psychological Views Tested by Walk
From New York to. ChIcnEo.

Chicago. July 29.-Mrs Clara Mitch
ell. a North Side woman. has just COM
pleted n walk from New York TO Chi
cago which she made MS a psyche
logical experiment. Mrs. Mitchell has
ideas different from certain pedestrians
regarding the number OF miles to be
travelled each day. diet and other
things
Mrs Mitchell said last night that
three theories had been proved by the
trip First. that physical endurance
does not depend on diet or muscle
second. that the power of intuition Is
n safeguard and n guide, and. third.
that motor action ceases to be effort
when II becomes habit
There was not one unpleasant ex-
ner.snce during the trip" said Mrs.
Mitchell "Whcn noon arrived my In
tuition would guido mo 10 n house
whore would he welcomed md cause
mo to shun places where might have
mot with rebuff. Tho walk proved
my thrco theories to my satisfaction,
and was n auccassful experiment from
n-paY CHI oloRiool standpolnt.r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-30

York Central and Pennsylvania have prac-
iieaily consented 20 change the schedule Of
their elshteen-hour New York Chicago
trains 70 twne;y hours during the winter
Ia the Hyde Park accident tho Tween
tleth Century Limited was d-ra.led while
running a. high speed. and four cars went
over "a tcn-fOot tuioankment into the HUI
son NlNer where they stopped by
htaNy Ice. ScNenty-three passengers and
employees were injured. The commission
reports;
The accident occurred a the end OF ona
OF the most severe winters known. when
the frost was coming out OF the ground
i, avins Of tho track had doubtless occur
red Ia many places, and at this point the
heayine was probably especially uneven
Tho commission feels Tint an impnrtan.
subject 10 consider In connection with this
acciea: !s that OF high speeds In the win
ter and early spr ns when tho tracks ara
subjected TO the scvcrest conditions
Alternate freezing and thawns mako
uneven track and the difficulty OF .nspec-
ilon and repair is increased. Instead OF tho
elastic rondbed OF summer. tbs etrrcture
IS almost as solid rock and the stra IN,
on the rails. on locomotive tires and on
car wheels and axles is augmented by the
resulting impact.
The record OF accidents to fast trains
curing the last year raises the question
whether tile SCHEDULES are not too fast for
safety Whatever the factor OF safcty may
ne In summer. Il. must be materially re-
duccd In winter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-30

General Wenkowski. OF Los Angeles
and other southern California members
Of the National Guard OF California
The general maneuvers agreed upon
were that the regular army and the
militia OF California and Utah should
engage IN the attack and the defense
OF san francisco August -. that an
Invading army OF $500 troops should
march from Monterey Bay TO attack
San Francisco. and that defending
force OF equal strength should march
out from the city TO repel the in
vaders.
Each army will be equipped with
scouts. artillery and cavalry. Southern
California troops. about 500 In number.
will form part of the Invading force.
with them Will be Utah nlitiamen and
troops from the regular army. The de-
tenders Will be composed OF other Cali
rornia guardsmen and soldiers OF the
regular army.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-30
WINS skuLLING HoNoRs.
Ernest Barry. of Eng land Beats Arnst In
lnamDln Ion lin

Ns' Aaiis OF Ing Eind, Beats irnst In
Championship Race
LONDON july e-.-Ernest Barry ,he Eng
..st champion scl.!eE, to-day defeated Rlc6
~ -, A'hsi' o. Australia. IL L race over th.
names course .or tAe scull!ng chatnpion.
Up .. ine world The contest was a
c.ose one over the FIRST halt OF the course.
ateF WA!eh Barry Grew ahead steadily ani
was leading BY foGr ienghis a halt ms
To-" tAe -Aisa. A-nst then STONED ro,,.ir !.
s haFEy crossed the Winning line twent,
.ensHis ahead. The distance OF the race wa
louF enc quarter miles. ana Barry's .irne
was . minutes seconds.
-, Ileat crowds lined the banks o., The
4haines from start TO finish. aithot,eb -
"eathe. VAS rainy. Mos; O. ne e,ns-,s
are OF the opinion that the ,io,orv -,
barty was one Of style aga nst stranetb
ms was the first time In ..xteen yeera
that iHe worlds scu!l!ns championsHio 80
,s" e9npetee tor on the Thames. Arnst,
, M hqideT o. tho title, started the race
WIN the prestige OF Previous victory ovsr
ms opponent. whom he had defeated IN ~
Iamoesi IN August 1910. Barry ciafn,ca a.
IN. ume tnat ne was not In condition ana hs
.as heen anxious eve. since for another a..
Tempt TO defeat tho worlds chamninn ana
Tor the chance OF bringing tho ,i.ia hacit
to England. where IL had NOT been h.td ~,
an hng shnan since 1876
ne race was for pGrs4 OF s5nao and .hs
championship cup which had heen hafd -,
several years by Arns;.