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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. Henry Nc
Dewitt
An increase has been granted Samuel
Il. Tweed, late navy. to SIG per month.
Patrick Mulhearn of Portland, Ore,
late Co. A. 2srd Z. s. Inf, has been adj
mitted to the Home.
John r. Purcell of New Yrrk City was
admitted to the Home, Tuesday, and his
papers shows him to have had nine
years service since March, 1893, in the
army
William Carey of Spencer. late navy,
William H. Gerrow of Boston, late navy,
Frank Ferrin of Bristol, Me. late Co.
X, End Me- Cav. and James W. Penni-
man of Cambridge. late navy, former
members Of the Branch, were admitted,
Tuesday.
The game tonight. with the lnyincibles
of Augusta, will be called at SIS sharp.
Three members left Tuesday. on Iur-
loughs: Thomas Hayes to Paterson. n
j.; George A. Wilson to Bangor; James
J. Lyon to Waterbury.
The returns from furloughs, Tuesda
were: Martin Branley from Holyoke'
John Roy from Cambridge. Robert Stew
art from Hartford: Isaac Sawyer from
Boston; Edward b. Corey from Provi.
dence: Cornelius Donovan from Boston
John Murphy from Providence; Sanford
Il. sylvester from Belmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
The Democrats Admit a
Doubt OF Carrying Some
States, Including Our Maine.

fight for flag. An individual Is SIM
ply an instance
Mr.. Underwood was taken to the
station by the Governors secretary,
to whom he babe good bye as he sat
down to wait for n train, alone and
unrecognized, except by single re-
porter. The House leader sat down
in the crowded station next to port
" man, who was hopping his brow
with an handkerchief.
"Hot as blazes, isn't it," asked the
leaders perspiring neighbor.
1T certainly is" Mr.. Underwood
agreed
Must be pretty hot down South
ooh, | don't think so" replied Mr..
Underwood Il live in Alabama and
l believe it's hotter here than there"
so you live in Alabama," said the
fat man. What do your folks think
OF wilson,
"They think he will be the nexe
President of the United States
"They must feel pretty sore about
that fellow Underwood losing, don't
they?" asked the stranger.
Not at ALL" Mr.. Underwood replied.
"They will get out and fight for VIII
son. | know Mr. Underwood person
ally and l can tell you truthfully thas
he is going to do all he can to help
the Governor win"
We'll that's great; I'm glad to hear
you talk that way" responded the
stranger. They talked few moments
more and Mr.. Underwood's train was
announced
well. so long" said the fat man.
My names Barker, sir, Winfield Scott
Barker of Long Branch. I'm glad TO
have met YOU, sir
And my name is Underwood, the
House leader said, shaking the prefer
ed hand, oscar Underwood. | used
to be competitor of the Governor
myself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
TO OPEN CAMPAIGN.
Chairman Hi.les Leaves for New York
to Open Taft Headquarters.

Washington, July 16.-Charles Hill
les, chairman of the Republican Ma
tional committee, left Washington,
early today. for New York to or
ganize the campaign for the re-
election of President Taft. MIR. Hill
les, it was said, today. had not severed
his connection with the White House.
ana 1t is believed he will resume his
position as secretary to the President.
next November Mr.. Hilles is not ex-
paoted to spend all of his time in New
York. hut win be in frequent consulta-
ton with the President and other par
ty leaders here as long as Congress- is
in session, and is expected to visit the
headquarters to be established in Chi
cago and the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
ROOSEVELT CONVENTION
viii Be Held July ~ in Faneuil Hall
to Choose 16 Delegates.

Boston, July IA convention to
select 10 Massachusetts delegates to
the National convention at Chicago of
the supporters of Theodore Roosevelt
will be held in Faneuil hall. July 27.
according to an announcement made,
today, by Secretary X. ii. Damren of
the local Roosevelt headquarters.
AT our state convention said Mr..
Damren, I'VE shall nominate Roose
welt electors. who of course will run
in opposition to Taft and Wilson cleo
tors in this state.
I'VE do not expect to make any
nomination for state offices nor for
Congressional candidates"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
NEARLY 1000 PEOPLE
Have Written to Us.

in the past few years telling how much
benefit they have received from the
True IL. F." Atwood's Medicine,
MY husband is taking L. F." At
woods Medicine for loss of appetite
and finds it excellent"
Mrs. Hiram Burgess. Belfast, Me.
q was very dizzy headed. took
Il. F." Atwood's Medicine and am
better since" Helen Oldham,
East Peru. Me.
Il am taking the IL. f." Atwood's
Medicine for liver trouble and am feel
ing much better"
Mrs. c. Fl. Austin,
Belgrade Lakes, Me.
Buy 35 cent bottle at your nearest
store or write today for free sample
to Il. FL MEDICINE CO., Portland.
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
CALL FOR CONVENTION
To Select Roosevelt Delegates, on Aug.
8, in Chicago.

Chicago, July 16.--Supporters of Col
Roosevelt in Illinois, today, issued q
call for a state convention to be held
in Chicago, Aug. 8, to elect delegates
to the-third party National convention
in Chicago, Aug. s. The delegates to
the state convention are. to be select
ed at mass meeting by wards or
counties, July o. The call does not
provide specifically for full state
ticket.
A resolution was adopted calling on
Gov. Dineen and other candidates for
state Offices to indicate whether they
would support Col. Roosevelt or Presi-
dent Taft A committee is to wait up
on Gov. Dineen and give his answer
to the public" July %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
MINNESOTA PRoeREsslvEs
Call State Convention for July 80 Next
At ST. Paul.

Minneapolis. July 16.-Judge Milton
D. Purdy, whose name appears on
the call for the National third par
ty" convention in Chicago, on Aug.
5. today, called a state convention of
Roosevelt followers to be held, July
so, in st. Paul. The call is endorsed
by 16 of Minnesota's "a delegates to
the National Republican convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17

A vete 10 amend the call to provide
for state ticket was lost. the vote
being by Congressional districts
Mcdill Mccormick presided over the
meeting. which was held behind closed
doors,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
TO ELECT DELEGATES
Gov. Carey Issues Call for Progressive
Meeting to Be Held at July 27.

Cheyenne. wyo., July 16.-Gov. Ca
rev last night. issued call for
meeting to be held at Cheyenne. July
q. to elect delegates to the Progress
sive convention In Chicago, Aug. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
TAFT STRENGTHENS FENCES.
Continued from Page one.)

the plan to remember Republican
workers throughout the country.
The contemplated Ohio appoint
ments would recognize l.. C. Laylin,
who conducted the primary campaign
IN Ohio for Mr.. Taft, Granville w.
Mooney, former Speaker of the AS
sembly, and Former Congressman
Ralph Cole. Carmi Thompson. assist
ant secretary of the interior, is slated
to become secretary to the President,
succeeding Charles d. Hilles, who, to-
day, assumed his new duties as chair
man of the Republican National com
mittee.
Mr. Mooney is expected to enter the
White House offices as assistant sec
rotary and Mr.. Thompson as the Presi-
dents assistant.
The President sent to the Senate. to-
day, the nomination of Secundino
Romero to be United States marshal Of
New Mexico to succeed Creighton For
aker, brother of Former United States
Senator Joseph Benson Foraker of
Ohio. Mr.. Foraker resigned several
days ago and for political reasons, ac-
eording to published reports. He was
reappointed marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
Vest Virginia Democratic Candidate.

Huntington. w Va, July 16--Wil-
liam r. Thompson of this city, was
nominated for Governor by acelama
ton by the Democratic State conven-
tion here, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17

James Pease's house at, Hope was
burned, Sunday morning. ! Mr.. Pease
had been working at his sons and
wished to take a bath. late, Saturday
evening. Mrs Pease made a light fire
Of shavings. About A. M, Mrs. Pease
was awakened by a cracking sound
which at first she thought might be
rain against the window, as there was
quite a breezez. AS she opened the
door. she saw the light from the cham
Der. They telephoned central. who call
ed others. but it was too late, as the
upper part of the house was in flames.
They suppose it caught around the
chimney. They saved few things from
the lower floor Mr.. Pease had lived
there only few months, and had thor
oughly repaired it, having new finish
ings, plastering, etc. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pease are at the home of their son,
Jethro. The buildings we're insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
LOOKS BETTER.

fcontinued from Page one)
-
members effected by the closing Of
the II plants which have been struck
by the &eavers and loom fiXers a
request FOR cooperation was received
from the Industrial Workers Of The
World ana the secretary was instruct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
Today's Concert Program.

Marcf-"Sullivan Gemnaaderyn Brigham
Overture-."Frau Meisterin" 49,. Suppe
Walfzes-"Special Reports" $50 Czibulka
Selection from THE Broken Idol
Alsytuc
A slippery Rag-"Miss Trombone
Fillmore
.sMusical Pow Wow ............ Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
STATE BANQUET ENDS MAIN
PART OF OLYMPIC MEETING

( Continued from Page one)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17

ed to reply that as the spinners were
affiliated with other union organiza-
tons it would be impossible to take
the action suggested.
A complete set Of demands were
drawn up by the Industrial Workers OF
the World, tonight. These are direct
ed against all the mills and include.
Total abolition Of the filming or So
called grading system.
Five per cent. increase in wages for
all carders. spinners and others re-
eeiVing less than So week
Time aud half pay for all over
time work.
All changes in rules and regulations
10 be posted before being put into eff
feet
Weavers to be paid for actual length
Of cuts woven.
All strikers to be reinstated with no
discrimination because of the strike
or participation in it.
These demands win be submitted to
the mill agents at an early date.
Arrangements were made, tonight,
to continue the pieketing at the mills
which remain in operation in an effort
10 extend the strike. this being done
under the direction OF the Industrial
Workers Of The World. Grover II. Per
~. who has been active in other labor
disturbances in New England has been
placed at the head of the /. w. "
movement in this city. He has made
arrangements for a general meeting
Tomorrow night, at which time, 1T is
ANNOUNCED. more systematic picketine
| arrangements will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-17
AUTOMOBILE PARTY
SHOOTS N. Y. GAMBLER.

Confined from Page oneo
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
WOULD ELIMINATE
POWER Of SOUTH

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-The elimina-
tion of the power held by. the southern
tions is one thing. upon which both reg
ular and progressive Republicans appear
20 be agreed. Action along this line is
demanded as one Of the conditions upon
Senator Jonathan Bourne OF Oregon,
progressive, who has made a careful
study of this question has taken 1t up
with. both wings of the party. 1t would
deprive president In office OF the
power 10 perpetuate a machine that un
der conditions heretofore existing has
enabled him practically to control the
entire convention.
Under Mr. Bourne's plan the repre-
sentation in the national convention
would not be based upon the number OF
gress, but upon the Republican vote cast
at the last presidential election This
plan. he says. would give the states
where the greatest vote was cast the
greatest influence in naming the nom
inee, a scheme which he holds to be
the only democratic method OF construct
Bourne would deny the right to all the
territories to participate because they
do not vote.
The last convention consisted of 1862
delegates outside the territories. The
Bourne plan leaves the total at that fig
ure. but reapportions the total among
the various states in the way suggest
ed. which. In the. case of New York. for
instance. would increase its number of
delegates from 80 TO 102. The important
changes that would come to the south
Is shown by the reduction In delegates
as follows:
Alabama, from "a to 7: Arkansas. from
Is TO 10: Florida, from II to o; Georgia,
from 2S to o; Louisiana, from 90 to 8:
Mississippi, from 20 to s; North Caro-
lima, from "a 10 II; South Carolina from
is to 5; Tennessee, from "a to II; Texas
from 10 to II, and Virginia, from "a
to 10,
The representation OF Maryland Mis-
souri, and Kentucky would be slightly
increased, The reduction Of southern
representation in Republican conventions
has become live Issue and as both fac
tions are fayornG it. the chances arc
the office holding class, which coDstI-
tutes the Republican party in the south,
VIII no longer be potent In the councils
OF the party.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
GOVERNMENT WILL
CONTROL WIRELESS
New System of Supervision
Will Become Effective Next
Friday, December l5.

WASHINGTON. Dec S.-An. extensive
system Of government supervision over
wireless telegraphy will become effective
next Friday. four months from the date
OF the enactment OF the law. San Fran
cisco and Seattle will be among the d.
vislonal headquarters.
Government licenses hereafter will he
required FOR all shore stations and for
steamers leaving American ports. There
arc several hundred shore stations along
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts the gull
and the Great Lakes and Porto Rico
Inc number of steamships required to
timated at 1000 Every steamer with q
carrying capacity OF fifty passengers on
trips exceeding 200 miles is required 10
have two operators for its wireless eopip-
ment, In order TO provide continuous
watcnfulness FOR signals of distress
Safeguards Tor quick communication
between the bridge OF steamers and the
wireless operating room also are pro-
vided. If accident to the ship sho,
deranse the machiItsry. Rovllon Ia made
Tor auxiliary machinery 10 continue the
wireless In operation.
The country has been divided Into
nine districts for the purpose OF carrying
out the supervision. the divisional head
quarters quarters e being Boston. New York. Ba!u-
Francisco, Seattle, Cleveland and Chit
cago.
The government inspectors are requir-
ed to visit the shore stations and ships
and TO report upon the equipment and
efficiency OF instruments. These reports
are to be made the basis Of licenses Is
sued by the government. No station
or ship will be permitted 10 operate
wireless plant without such license
Wireless operators also must be licensed
Under the new system some naval sta
t!ons on the south Atlantic coast and
on the Pacific coast. and the army sta
tions in Alaska. where there arc no COM
merciai stations. will be open for general
business.
The new law was framed shortly after
the Titanic disaster. and one OF its pro-
visions gives right OF way for distress
signals as follows:
"All stations are required TO give ab
solute priority 20 signals and radiograms
relating 10 ships In distress: 10 cease all
sending on hearing n distress signal :
and except when engaged IN answering
or aiding the shin IN distress 70 refrain
from sending until all signals relating
10 tho distress call arc completed
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
INTER- VTEW WITH
THE GRAND VIZlER

PARIS, Dec. S.-The Temps prints
Constantinople dispatch cmbodyinG an
interview with the grand vizlcr, kiamh
Pasha. with regard TO the peace neeo-
tiations the grand vizicr said iurheJ
could not permit Albania 10 be- cut III
two 10 enable ServIa TO reach the sea
and could not give up Adrlnnople' ne
refused however, to Indicate What con
cessons Turkey was prepared TO tnahe'
Asked II the government favored Iur-
keys entry into the Balkan federation,
Kiamil said that all depended on the
value of the federation and what advan-
tage Turkey was likely to lind IN SUCH
a union,
With respect TO the Porte S attitude on
foreign affairs. Kiaml said the Porte
desired and was required 10 stand wei
with all the powers, but that II must
not be forgotten that Turkey was ..
maritime country and 1t was therefore
her more especial intention TO have good
relations with certain maritime powers.
The governments policy, he added;
would be an extremely liberal one: and
would introduce numerous reforms as
soon as the end OF the war permitted, =,
IL am happy TO be able to affirm,
concluded the grand Yizier. that no
crisis threatens the international policy
of Turkey and that the government is
sufficiently strong to settle IN pertect
calm the numerous difficult questions
now ouI standing -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
Legislation Blocked.

Judge Norris voices the protest Of the
house in the delay OF action by the 1u-
dietary committee on pending matters.
II was expected that at the present ses-
sion there should be brought In lessla-
tion supplemental to the Sherman anti
trust law In accord with recent decis-
ions OF the supreme court The sub
committees of the Judiciary committee
have been investigating the beef trust
the shoe machinery trust and other So
called monopclies with the Idea Of franz
ing new legislation to correct existing
evils Members OF the committee have
been working for weeks to prepare the
case against Judge Archibald and must
work throughout the trial to meet the
arguments of Judge Archbald's counsel.
They can take over no other work.
Senators point 10 the fact that while
a member OF their own body can be tried
for offenses within the jurisdiction OF
the senate, before a committee or sub
committee, the law requires the senate
20 sit in a body in Impeachment cases
TO try an inferior officer OF the govern
ment The restless feeling over the
prospect for an intermiuable sitting in
the Archibald case is increasing and it
is certain that steps will be taken to
create short cut TO the removal and
punishment Of federal judges guilty of
malfeaSance
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
TROPHIES REMOVED
To SECLUDED SPOTS
Smithsonian Institution No
Longer Prominently Dis
plays Roosevelt Exhibit.
BY international News Service.

BY international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec S.-Tncodore
Roosevelt two months ago visited the
national museum to Inspect the raunsl
exhibit collected by him on his African
hunting trip and was greatly pleased TO
nnd the stuffed trophies from tho tropics
prominently displayed in the main hail
of the museum.
Today the only occupant OF the hall
was lone camel, stllled and stuffed,
and too heavy for immediate removal
With the assistance Of n derrick IL viii
disappear from the hall tomorrow and
join the lighter trophies OF the hunt re-
moved Ia obscurity by direction OF the
regents of the Smithsonian institution
and fleetest OF African deer. remains In
the hall With the lions and the hippos.
the Glands and the bolts. II has gone into
a mysterious limbo. where ali will prob
of the sin OF political insurgency,
No explanation is given Of the dIsap-
pcarance of the stuffed exhibits, except
that the ma in hall Of the museum is now
Robert Emmett win shortly stand i'm the
corner where the camel fingers and repli-
cas- OF other famous men Will replace
the former array of animals.
Just where the animals have gone.
whether they will be resurrected to any
thing like the permanency they have
enjoyed at the museum and by whose
orders they were relegated to obscurty
arc questions creating much interest in
Washington. No one seems to know
and among those who arc likely to know.
no one seems TO care
Heading the list OF the members of the
Smithsonian institution as given in the
official directory. is President Taft, and
after him are included all the members
OF the cabinet Among the regents of
the institution arc Chief Justice White
OF the supreme court Senator Shelby M.
Cullom of Illinois. Senator Lodge OF
Massachusetts,. Representative John Dali
zell and former Vice President Charles
w. Fairbanks. The interest of several
OF these regents in the faunal exhibit
has been dimmed by recent political ac-
tlvities on the part of the distinguished ed
faunal naturalist, who searched the Jun
giles OF Africa for specimens for the in
stitutions.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
AREBACH IS FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
Michigan Jury Disbelieves
Story of Accidental Shoot
ing of Harry Fisher.

BALDWIN, Mich. Dec. S.--A jury In
the circuit court today declared o. NJ.
Arebach guilty of first degree murder
for the shooting OF his business partner,
Harry Fisher, Chicago business man
and promoter. Fisher was killed In the
woods near here last September whlle
The two men were on n hunting trip.
Arebach, standing beside the sheriff,
heard the verdict in silence. His face
was clouded by deep seowi; but he
uttered no word. Sentence will be pro-
nounced Monday,
ATTORNEY Spencer l.. Adams. Arcbachs
counsel gave notice OF appeal to the
supreme court. All the evidence intro
duced by the state circumstantial.
there being no witnesses OF the shoot
ing.
Fisher. his wife and children and Are
bach came here last summer, taking up
their residence Oh fruit farm which
Fisher recently had purchased near Big
Star Lake.
On the morning OF September 10, the
partridges. A short time afterwards Are
bach rushed into a nearby farmhouse
and reported that Fisher had been acci-
dentally shot. The dead mans body was
carried to an undertakerS esta blishment
in this place and, according to evidence
given at the trial, both Mrs. Fisher and
Arebach endeavored TO have II shipped TO
Iowa without the formauty of coroner's
inquest. The inquest was held. how
ever. and Arebach was held responsible
for the shooting,
According TO Arebach's story. while
passing through the woods, he stopped
10 roll a cigarette, standing the rifle
against stump. He said the weapon
accidentally fell and was discharged. the
bullet piercing Fishers body,
Evidence at the trial tended 10 dis
prove this contention, II being shown
the bullet passed through the body In
direction different from that which would
be taken by missile fired by q rifle
lying on the ground. 1t also was demon
strated that the weapon could not be
discharged In the manner claimed by
Arebach.
Fishers life Mas insured for about
5000 600. the policies being made payable
to his widow. Ii was the theory of the
prosecution that friendship between Are
bach and Mrs. Fisher was the motive for
the murder.