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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
"Thc EIoquence of Results"
GEllsworth Americana


Elsewhere in this issue we print an
exhaustive compilation of ex-Con-
gresham Burleigh's public services.
This was first published by the Re-
publican journal of Belfast, has been
republished by the Bangor News and
Kennebec Journal and we hope 1t will
appear in every Republican paper in
the Third district
To recount MI. Burleigns useful
ness as public servant-from way
back in the '7ps until today would be
simply to repeat the story as so we'll
told by the able Belfast editor. We
urge every Third district reader of
The American to read, ponder, and
inwardly digest this story. and he
will have ample grounds. if he hasn't
them already, for working for and
voting for Mr.. Burleigh for the nomi-
nation for United States SENATOR
As The American said the week af-
ter he announced his candidacy: HE
has proved himself faithful. useful
and honorable public servant, loyal to
his country, his State, his party and
his friends, and therefore has the I'M
bounded confidence of the people of
Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Burleigh Has a Long Lead.
tMadison Bulletin.)

The general sentiment of the Re
publican voters of Bangor appears to
be that former Governor Edwin G..
Burleigh of Augusta has a clear and
long lead in the triangular contest for
the Republican support for the United
States Senate.-Bangor Commercial.
our fair minded Democratic neigh
Dor at Bangor could hardly have bet
ter expressed the situation in Somer-
set. The sentiment which the Com
mercial finds in Penobseot and Aroos-
took is overwhelming in this section
of Maine, where Governor Burleigh
is regarded as a neighbor, and where
every one is familiar with his record
and his personality.
Republicans and quite a sprinkling
of disguised Democrats are making
NO gamble on their ballots this year,
If we are to judge by what they are
saving. They are looking, this year,
10 tried and true men, and they de-
mand in every place possible men o.
long experience to clean up the slash
of Democratic recklessness.
Somerset, in our belief. never was
stronger for Burleigh as the man OF
the hour, for party and State. than to
|day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Col. Roosevelt Makes Final Speech
Monday Night, at Newark, But the
President Will Continue Up to
Hour Of Opening the Polls.
JERSEY CAMPAIGN ENDS.

Hoboken, N. j., May 27-The cam
palgn into which Theodore Roosevelt
plunged, three months ago, when he
announced his Willingness to accept
the Republican Presidential nominal
ton, virtually came to an end, to-
night. 1t ended with booming well
come to the Colonel in Hoboxen, with
the glare of red fire and the call of
bugles as lie made his way through
streets lined with thousands who
cheered him. 1t was the final rally
of the New Jersey campaign From
now on Col. Roosevelt will direct his
attention to the marshalling of his
forces for the battle to be waged in
the Chicago convention. He said that
he would not go into the states which
are yet to elect their delegates.
This is the most remarkable end
ing to the most remarkable campaign
I've ever taken part in said Col
Roosevelt, tonight, after he had wit
messed the demonstration in his honor
in Hoboken. Il have been in politics
for thirty-three years and | never be-
fore have felt such satisfaction in any
campaign as in this one
Col Rooseveltis final appeal before
the primary election in this state to-
morrow, was in reply to the asser-
tor that he was attempting to work
the Republican party's ruin. He said
he would appeal, if necessary, from
the Republican National committee to
the people.
The Republican party would have
died of dry rot if we had not made
this fight" he said in Hoboken. and
in Pennington he said The National
committee is composed of 40 odd pol
iticians whom the politicians elected
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
UNITED STATES WILL NOT
INTERVENE IN CUBAN MIXUP.
President Gomez Much Gratified by Assur-
ance of President Taft That the Atti=
tude OF the United States Is
Only One of PreCautiOn.
NO INTERVENTION.

Washington May 27-President
Taft. today replied to President Go
mez's telegram of yesterday regard
ing the attitude of the United States
toward Cuba. He declared the Amer
lean governments activity in mobil-
izing war vessels at Key West and
dispatching the Prairie with marines
to Guantanamo was not in any sesne
an intervention move. The following
is the text of the message.
Il am sincerely gratified to learn
of your governments energetic meas
ures to pu down the disturbance and
to know that you are confident of be-
ing successful. AS was fully explain
ed to the Cuban charge d'affaires
here, this governments motive in
sending ships to Key West, just as
sending the Prairie to the Guanta-
nama naval station. was merely to be
able to act promptly in case 1t should
unfortunately become necessary to
protect American life and property by
rendering moral support or assistance
to the Cuban government. As was
made quite clear at the time. these
ordinary measures of precaution were
ton of Intervention.
tSigned) civilian II. TAFT"
The state department emphatically
declared, tonight. that the present
Cuban situation in no sense made in
PREVENTION necessary. No American
troops, other than the marines al
ready on their way to the island were
expected to be ordered out, it was
stated. 1t was shown that the fund
available for the transportation of
troops has run low, with the approach
of the end of the fiscal year, and any
effort to move troops from posts in
this country to Cuba would be costly
In addition to this the department
and the administration are anxious to
adhere closely to the terms of the
Platt amendment under which the
United States interviewed in Cuba aft
err the collapse of the Estrada adj
ministration in 1906. The law as in
terpreted by the judge advocate gem
eral of the army provides that the
United States may intervene only
for the preservation of Cuban indie
pendence, the maintenance or a gov
eminent adequate to the protection of
life, property, and individual liberty
and for discharging the obligations
with respect to Cuba imposed by the
treaty of Paris upon the United States,
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
PRESIDENTS BUSY MONDAY.

Atlantic City. n. j.. May 27.-With
a speech, tonight, to crawd which
filled Young's Pier back to the board
walk. and an overflow on the walk
itself, President Taft practically clos
ed his campaign for New Jerseys IS
delegates to the Republican National
convention. For four hours, tomor-
rw, he will campaign on his way from
the coast to the Delaware river. He
will not make his last speech until
one hour before the polls open, but his
political advisors were of the opinion
that with tonight's speech here and
his busy trip down the coast today,
he had done his best to convince the
New Jersey voters that he was worthy
of their support, tomorrow. EXPIRES
sions from these advisers tonight.
were optimistic and Mr.. Taft himself
apparently felt that his tour of the
state had not been in VAN.
Atlantic city was the last stop Mr..
Taft made on day which began for
him at 8 o'clock and was crowded
with speeches at seaside and winter
resort towns. Most of the Presidents
audiences were demonstrative and APP
parently interested in his remarks.
In Atlantic City he received roaring
welcome from the throngs of persons
on the streets and on the board walk,
as he was driven to his hotel and lat
er while he was being taken to the
pier where he spoke.
The President did not change the
tenor of the speech he has made in
other New Jersey towns. except in
few particulars. He made his Gus
tomary defence of his administration
and attacked Col. Theodore Roosevelt
He declared during the day, however.
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
UNDERSTANDING REACHED.

Havana, May 27.-The exchange of
cablegrams between President Gomez
and President Taft has lea to a more
definite understanding regarding the
attitude of the United States toward
Cuba. President Gomez message of
protest against American intervention
drew a response, today, from the
President of the United States in
which assurances were given that the
action of the American government
was merely a measure of preeaution
and entirely disassociated with any
intention of intervention. President
Gomez's reply tonight, is as follows:
Il am exceedingly grateful for your
eablegram which is appeasing to Gu
ban patriotism. because of the assur-
ance that the action of the govern
ment under your worthy Presidency is
limited to the observation of events.
in order to be ready should it be nee
essary to protect the lives and prop
erty of American citizens and morally
to support the Cuban government
without having to land American
forces on our territory unless both
governments arrange upon such an
extreme necessity.
1T clearly shows the sincerity Of
the government and the people of the
United States as we'll as noble and
friendly sentiments toward the gov
eminent and people of Cuba, who are
determined to re-establish as soon as
possible public peace, for which pur-
pose they will not hesitate, no mat
ter what sacrifices circumstances may
impose upon them"
THE receipt of President Taft's
message declaring that the naval con-
centration at Key West and the dis
patch of gunboats to Cuban waters
were merely precautionary and in no
way indicative of intention To inter
Vene was a source of much gratifica-
ton to the Cuban government. Presi-
dent Gomez summoned the members
of his cabinet and acquainted them
with the text of the message immedi
ately drafting a reply eulogistic of
the attitude of the American Presi-
dent and people.
The impression is general that the re-
moval of the fear of intervention will
greatly strengthen popular support of
the government. The newspapers ex-
press extreme qualification at the at
tjtude of the Washington government.
| The Cuban government continued to be
unsnaring in its efforts to rush REIN
| forcements to Oriente province. The
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Victor Pelosie. a druggist at tho
corner of FrankIi= and Fore streets.
Portland. was arrested, Sunday, on q
complaint alleging that he threatened
to shoot his clerk, John s. Quinn. dur
ing a dispute regarding balance on
Quinns salary. He was admitted to
bail by Commissioner George Murphy.
Fire. Sunday. in the hoist house at
the coal pockets of the Portland Ter
minal Co. at Portland. caused dam
age to the woodwork of about $1,000.
The schooner Addie NJ. Lawrence
which was tied up at the pockets
caught fire and her running rigging
was burned. The damage to the craft
is estimated at $500.
William buxton, a Polish man. en-
ploye of the Oxford Paper Mill at
Rumford, committed suicide, late Sum
day afternoon. three revolver shots
taking effect just over his heart The
deed was witnessed by an italian
woman, who was passing near the
woods in which the suicide took place.
buxton, who was unmarried, had no
relatives in Rumford. He was aged
about 35. Coroner Fl. L. Elliott con-
sidered an inquest unnecessary.
AS the result of row on Newbury
street. Portland, late Sunday after
noon. it is alleged. Joseph Costarino-
coiso was badly cut. apparently with
"A razor, about his face and head. He
was taken to the police station, where
he was met by another Italian. who
suddenly drew weapon and attacked
him. After two hours search Joseph
Tahiento was arrested and when con-
fronted by Costarinocoiso was posi-
lively identified by him.
The death of Hon. John Norton oc-
Cured at his home in Bangor. Sun
day. at the age of 70. He was born
in Piscataquis county, educated in
Bangor and at Hampden Academy.
and taught school for some years. He
was in the lumber and grain business
in Lewiston for time. but in 1880
went West. He was prominent in
politics there He was a 32d degree
Mason and prominent in the Metho-
dist church. He retired from bust
ness and returned to Bangor seven
years ago. He married Sarah Pickard
of Bangor six years ago.
The hearing on the bill in equity.
| brought by six citizens of Portland
under the corrupt practices act.
| against Mayor Curtis and the Demo-
| cratic aldermen. which was assigned
| for today, was continued until after
the full bench of the supreme court
of Maine decides on the constitution
| atty of the new law. The matter
| goes to the law court on exceptions
recently taken to the ruling of Chief
| Justice Whitehouse denying a writ of
| prohibition to prevent the hearing,
| the counsel for the defence contending
that the corrupt practices act was
not constitutional The next session
| of the law court will be held at Ban
| gor, next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Mondays Doings
In Old Congress.
IN THE SENATE.

The Senate met at noon.
Cuban relations committee directed
Chairman Page to confer with Pres
ident Taft regarding necessary recon-
mendations for legislation in connec-
ton with Plat amendment regarding
Cuba.
conferees reported army appropria-
ton bill with administration amend
ments.
Senator Hitchcock spoke on his reso-
luton requesting the President to sup
ply Senate with full information rela-
tive to corporations as shown by cor
poration tax returns
judiciary committee reported adj
versely on Curtis resolution to make
the nurnter OF Presidential electors
equal to the number of senator's and
representatives.
Adjourned ut 6s5 P. NJ. until ii a
NJ, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Mrs. Cushumano's Case
Going TO the Council.
Petitioners Claim That MaSCiOIi
Really Killed Her Husband.
Last Execution Of Woman In Massa.
chusetts 1874 Years Ago.

Boston, May 27.--,rhe petition of
Mrs. Lena Cushumano for commute
ton of her sentence to death by cleo
trocution will be referred to the Ex-
ecutive Council for a hearing by Gov
Floss.
Gov. Foss made that announcement
tonight, after consulting, late today,
with the attorneys for the condemn
ed. The Council will give a hearing
on the matter at o'clock, Wednesday
afternoon Mrs. Cushumano and En-
rico Masioli were sentenced to death
for the murder of Mrs. Cushumano's
husband at Hull in September. 1910,
and their executions were set for the
week of June 2,
Mascsoli has already been transfer
red to the death cell at the Charles
town state prison, but Mrs. Cushu-
mano is still in the Plymouth county
Jail
Strong efforts have been made to
have the sentence of the woman COM
muted. on the alleged ground that
Mascoili actually killed Cushumano
and on grounds of sentiment that the
killing Of woman would be dis
grace to the state.
The last execution of woman in
the commonwealth occurred 1874 years
ago, when Mrs, Bathsheba Spooner
and three soldiers were hanged at
Worcester for the murder of the wo-
mans husband.
The Governors Council has the final
judgment as To whether the sentence
of death may be committed to life
Imprisonment although the Governor
may refuse TO ALLOW such petitions to
be acted upon by that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Qualify for the
Automobile Races.

indianapolis, Ind, May q. Twenty
one monster racing ears easily quail
flied. today, for the Memorial day 800
mile race at the indianapolis speed
way by speeding over the 1-2-mile
laps on the brick oval under the 2
minute limit. The best time was
made by David Bruce Brown in a
National. His car pounded out the
distance In 1:4L75. Only two en-
trants had trouble. Romine's CONT
mental broke a crankshaft and Lee
Oldfield with his Mason had engine
trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Hurleish "knows the Ropes.

tBangor NewS.)
If experience in the halls of national
legislation counts. the slow climbing Of
the ladder, which leads to renown--if
the rung -by-rung way from the very
foot of the stairway to near the top-if
these qualities count for anthing, here
in Maine-then the progressive career
of Edwin c. Burleigh in the national
House should entitle him to whatever
is best within the bestowal of Maine
voters. He has been AN unquestioned
Republican from his boyhood. He has
fed upon the doctrines of Charles Sum-
ner, Hannibal Hamlin and Abraham
Lincoln. He was never a boiler from
the convention nomination. The party
was always far better to him than any
man within the party lines. Like La
Toilette of Wisconsin, he never betray-
ed or tried to betray the interest of any
party nominee. He has often joined in
disputes and wrangles within the party
lines. but he has never dreamed of get
ting outside of the party lines. Like
Generals Young. Greeley and many
other privates within the ranks, he has
risen higher and higher. until now,
when he is about to receive the very
best which Maine has to bestow.
Many other most excellent Maine
men have made a seat in the United
States Senate merely incidental to
rounding out career, Mr. johnson of
Wateryille leaped to the Senate from a
large and lucrative law practice. Mr..
Gardner of Rockland gained the Senate
by the grace of appointment from a
Democratic Governor, who was shrewd
enough to see that a leading Granger
Democrat would serve the double pur-
pose OF conciliating the farmer vete
and .slapping the prohibitionists square
ly across the face. And for the sake
of securing the senatorial plum, Mr..
Gardner consented to betray the often
repeated Maine-Granger vote. and SEN
timent. in favor of a rigid enforcement
of the Maine prohibitory law.
AS MIR. Burleigh will come before the
Maine legislature to oppose Mr.. Gard =
ner's claim for continuing in the Unit
ed states Senate, all Maine Changers.
Prohibitionists, most Maine soldiers
Continued on Page Five.)
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bURLEICH LEADS IN
TRIANGULAR FIGHT.
Public Sentiment Rapidly Crystalizing in
His Favor as Shown by Press Com
ments During Past Week-=-Same
Story from North, East, South
and West.

, ly In the past and who are assured OF
his continued attention to their inter-
ests. Here are some of the reasons why
you should give him your support by
voting for him in the primary, June IL:
Governor Burleigh was born and
reared on a farm: he lived on a farm
until five of his six children can claim
an Aroostook farm as place of birth.
He knows Maine farmers and their
interests. and he grew from their ranks
up through public and private business
into the law-nlaking body of the ma
ton. Ard no man who Maine has sent
to Congress has ever maintained sucn
close personal interest in the affairs
Of and kept in such close touch with
all his people. as has Congressman
Burleigh
The day laborer. the merchant prince
or the college professor receive the
same warm greeting in his Office or at
his fireside.
Governor Burleigh is a man of the
countless friends in all classes. win
to his State and party.
Here are some of the reasons why
you should give him your support:
Governor Burleigh's record in Con-
gress:
Brilliant victory in great reappor-
tionment fight.
River and harbor appropriations Sc
cured by him for Maine. $57s,0000o.
Public building appropriations Third
Maine District. secured by him in IA
years $4,000
Same, during previous II years of
States history, s272. 177,16.
EXCESS of Burleighs IA years over
the Il years. $500. S22S4.
Appropriations for public buildings
i'm Maine outside of Burleigh's Dis
tiiet during the 77-sear period of his
predecessors. St.SS5. S30.3f.
Appropriations secured by Burleigh
for public buildings therein during his
IA years service $500. 100000.
Others appropriations secured by
Burletgh: Lighthouse and fog signals,
S14,400. L. S. Arsenal property, $780,
600; $51i 400.
Total appropriations secured for
Maine by Governor Burleigh, s., 40, 400.
His services in matters of Rural
Free Delivery, Parcels Post, Union
veterans and fish from government
hatcheries are multiple.
Record as State treasurer and Gov
ernor:
Recommended Australian Ballot law,
and tax reforms. the latter resulting
in an increase of 100000, 900 in the
State valuation.
Refunded at 3 per cent, with &c.,
800 premium. the per cent. bonded
State debt, with annual saving of
S71,520
Agriculture made a State depart
ment.
Increased State appropriations for
pensions.
Indexing of State library.
State tax reduced to Ia mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
AN ALLEGED BURGLAR.
Walter Graves Charged With Breaks
In Richmond, Gorham and Portland.

Portland. Me-. May 27-Suspected oil
having robbed number of stores in
Richmond. Gorham and this city, Wal
ter Graves was arrested in local
pawn shop by police, today, and will
be brought into court on the charge of
being a common thief. Graves says lac
isg2S years of age and that his home is
in Watertown, n. Y. A quantity OF
tooth brushes, safety razor blades,
pocket knives and cigarettes was found
in his pockets, according TO the police,
and he wore derby hat ON which was
inscribed the name "a. E. Small" The
clothing store of A. f. Small at Rich
mond was recently entered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
"The Eloquence of Results"

Governor Burleigh's position on State
and national issues were set forth
clearly and at length in the Journal,
last week, and it is sustained in every
particular by the records. His past
achievements are better guarantee
of continued usefulness than promises
that in many cases are not likely 10 De
fulfilled. Deeds. not words. have Won
him Statewide recognition and the
approval of the people of the Sd Con-
gressional district. irrespective of pol
ities, whom he has served so faithful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28

Washington, May 27.-General low
pressure prevails except along the At
lantic aud Pacific coasts, with abnor-
mally low pressure central over orNth
Dakota and another depression al
most equally well marked over Okla
homa. over the East of the country
temperatures have arisen as rule.
Owing TO the prevailing low pressure
east of the Rocky Mountains, unset
tied showery weather may be expect
ed, Wednesday, in the Lake region
and the Ohio Valley and extending
into the Atlantic states. It will be
warmer, Tuesday in the Atlantic
states The winds along the New
England and Middle Atlantic coasts
will be! moderate To brisk southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
MEXICAN REBELS
Reported to Be Running
Short Of Ammunition
And Bitter Against Uncle Sam
For The Embargo on Same.
Rebel General Arguemedo Reported
To Have Taken Torreon.

chihuahua. Mex. May 27.-The
Mexican rebels are rapidly running
out of ammunition and feeling against
the United states for preventing ex-
portations Of arms into Mexico runs
high in the rebel zone
General Orozco. who arrived here.
today. is mastering his men in an eff
fort to check the Federals at Bachim-
ba This is a naturally fortified place,
with plenty of water.
Juarez. Mex. May 27.-Messages
were received here. today, from rebel
headquarters at Chihuahua announc-
ing the capture of Torreon by rebels
under General Arguemedo. Details
were lacking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-28
Strong Support at Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor Correspondence of the
Bangor Commercially
Letters endorsing the candidacy of
Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh of Augusta
for the United States Senate are be-
ing received by large number of the
voters in town. Mr.. Burleigh will re-
ceive strong support here, as during
his term in Congress he secured large
appropriations for the new postoffice
building. the breakwater and in gem
eral looked carefully after the inter
ests of this section.