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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
RECEIVES RESIGNATION
Of Robert G. Valentine, Also His De-
cision On "Garb Case"

Beverly, Mass. sept 12,-The resigHa
ton of Robert c. Valentine as eofamls
sioner of the bureau of Indian affairs ana
the proof sheets of President Taft's de-
'cision in the religious garb case whlct
officials here declare has a bearing 81
that resignation. came to Beverly on III,
same train, tonight. The resignation
was accepted promptly but no successor
to Mr., Valentine will be named until
Secretary of the Interior Fisher returns
from Hawaiian visit.
The Presidents decision in the relig-
ious garb case was probably be made
public In Washington in about 10 days
with the findings of Mr. Fisher
The President several months ago sus-
pended an order of Mr.. Valentine forbid
ding the wearing of religious garb by
teachers in Indian schools and made d
case" which has occupied much OF mis-
attention as well as most of Mr.. Fish
er's.
The seeretary's opinion is understood
to be quite lengthy. The Presidents
much shorter. Officials here refused TO
discuss the Presidents decision
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

ed motion for a re-argumenf HI the
matter of appointing a commission to
go to Hot Springs, Ark, and take the
testimony of persons there, who talk
ed with Sam Sehepps. The granting
of the motion for the commission re-
suited, yesterday. in staying theo trial
Of Police Lieutenant Becker until Oct
I, but the argument set for to-
morrow. may result in a change.
The district attorneys office was
prepared to send q representative to
Hot Springs. today, but it was de-
cidea. this afternoon, to ask Justice
Bisehof 10 reconsider his action OF.
yesterday. 1t is understood that the
district attorney has additional facts.
to lay before the court, which he
hopes will prove that delay in the
Becker trial over the Schepps Incl
dent is unnecessary.
Justice Golf denied, today. a mo-
ton Of District Attorney Whitman to
set the Beeker4 trial for some day,
next week, notwithstanding the stay,
of proceedings. until Oct. Z, grant
ed yesterday.
Ii was said, this afternoon. that
MIR .Whitman might accompany AS.
sistant Dist, Atty. Rubin to Hot
Springs. but this could not be con-
firmed. AT noon. Rubin had not de-
parted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
THREE MEN ARE DEAD.
Horribly Burned by Explosion of
"Finish Daub" In Woburn Factory.

Woburn, Mass, Sept. 12.-Three
men who were burned by the explo
sion of a. kettle of Finish daub" in
the boiling shed of the Foucar Leath-
er Co. here. today. died at hospital,
tonight. They We're:
Homer Danforth. aged Sc; a widow
and son survive: Irie Peters, aged
80; a widow and son; Enoch Cur
tbs, aged 81; widow and six chill
dren. ~ ihsti sAs.
Danforth and Peters recently bought
a patent leather manufacturing BUS
mess, beginning operations. today
Their plant had no boiling shed and
they secured permission to use the
shed of the Foucer Co. The finish
daub" is a mixture used in putting
the enamel on the leather, and the
process of making it requires that
naphtha be used to a boiling mixture.
When Curtis, who superintendent the
boiling, added the naphtha, there was
an explosion and all three men were
enveloped in the blazing fluid
Peters, who was the least serious
~ burned of the three ran back into
the shed to assist Danforth, and re-
ceived additional burns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
Dies after Wreeking IisI
Health for Husband.
Johnson Testifies al Inquest
That He Was Wreck After Bout.
The Worlds Champion Is Deeply
Grieved Over Death Of His Wife.

Chicago, Sept 12.-Mrs. Eta John
son. the White wife of Jack lohnson,
champion heavyweight pugilist, died a
suicide, after wrecking her health in
caring for her husband, who was d
vctiro of. nervous prostration and had
been afflicted with suicidal mania for
a year on account of injuries and eX-
erticn during his fight with Jeffries.
This was the testimony of Jack john
son at the inquest here, today. over
the body OF Mrs. Johnson, who shot
herself, last night, in her apartment
over the champions saloon.
Johnson said that the nature and
extent OF his sufferings after the
championship fight had been kept Sc
cfet by his wife and himself.
Il am still suffering from the eff
feets of that fight to some extent" he
said.
johnson gave his testimony in tears
lie declared that his wife's efforts to
keep him from committing suicide
were what broke down her own health
He said:
Il believe I incurred brain fever on
some similar arrangement from thC
eXertions of the Jeffries fight and tbs
heat that prevailed at the time. l was
not myself for a year, but the secre
W8s closely kept between Mrs. John
son and /. She saved me twice wher
l tried to choke myself To death. She
seized me and struggled with me ant
prevented the act. She had an awfu
time taking care of me for over 8
year. I am only telling this now II
Justice to my Wife"
Testifying as to his wifes suicida
mania, Johnson said:
During the last two years she Otter
tod me she was tired of living. She
tried twice before to kill herself Once
| she attempted to jump out of window
! in a London hotel, and before that she
tried to take her life by leaping from
a train out West.
Il did everything | could to make he
HAPPY and spent money on her lavishly
but most of the time she seemed despon
dent, Her father died. four months ago
! and since that she seemed more nervous
and Respondent than before.
/ II employed two maids to watch he
latter she attempted to end her life tn
first time and one of them was con
stantly with her. Yesterday, she SCENE,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
Whitman Deems Schepps'
Evidence Very important
:. =. In the Rosenthal Case.

New York. sept 12.4District At
torney Whitman, accompanied by AS
sistant District Attorney Ruben, will
leave here. tomorrow. for Hot Springs.
Ark, to appear before the commits
sien appointed to take the testimony
of persons who talked to Sam
Schepps, witness in the Rosenthal
murder case, while he was in custody
in that city. The prosecutor said, to-
nigth, that the Sehepps testimony
was so important to his case that he
had decided personally to cross sex
anime the witnesses. According to
the defence, these witnesses have
stated that %ceenns tcld them police
Lie ~" - hIa3 iT
do with jaa I.oaen.1sl murder.
L.. Wriales,. i i saia. las reeeiv
ed freHa taa Of lie Witnesses tele-.
grams. saving hay never heard
Schepas cay anything in Gefepee of
EeeiSer and it vase stated, tonight
that the district attorney naisht make
an Investigation to determine wfeth4
er improper methods had been used
in applying for the commission, one
,eeffeat q which WAS 10 postpone the
trial until Oct. {.
New York, Sept. f2.-Suprenne Cours
Justice Bischoa. this afternoon, grant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
GARDINER.
Ha|IoWsn Wins, 6 to 4,
Fat Polo from R.P.H's.
Social Entertainment Given in
Methodist Church a Success.
Special Train to Waterville at 6.t5
p. M..-MunicipaI Court.

Hallowell polo team defeated the r
p. FL. team in the Coliseum, Thursday
night, by the score OF to 4. The
lineup:
r. P. H.--Stinchheld, 1r; Albert
son and Dorr. %; Parauette, hb;
Savage, goal. Hines. center.
Hallowell-C. Falconi. 1r; M. Fall
conf, Oh; P. Pattern, center; Cor
don. hh Whalen, goal.
The playing Of Stinthheid. Par
quette, G. Falcon and Gordon was
excellent. The, first goal WAS made
sby Il. P. H., and caked by Stinch-
field in 2.45.
q Rushes-By c, Falconi, g.; by Cor
don, /; by Albertson, 2; Parquette, /.
Steps. Savage 80; Whalen g.. Goals,
Stinchfield. 2; Hines, 2; C. Falconi,
A; Pattern. q; Fouls. by Stinchheld.
Il; and Hines J..
A goal was made by C. Falcon in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
CLEVER BIRpMEN
Do Picturesque Flights and Thrilling
Descents at Chicago.

Chicago, Sept 12.-For picturesque
flights and thrilling descents. Glenn
H. Martin in a biplane won the chief
honors in the opening program of the
aviation meet here, today. There were
only two principal events, in addition
to short speed contests, which devel-
oped no records. A contest for the
best landing at given spot from an
altitude of l00o feet with the motor
stopped, vas Non by Martin, who
landed % feet away. Max Lille was
second, with SO feet.
In cropping into a post office" from
100 feet while in flight bags filled with
mail, Anthony Janus won the first
prize. The bag ne dropped came with
in 40 1-2 feet Of the receptacle. De
T4layd Thomps n MAS second, with 81
feet, and Martin. third, with SO feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Three automobiles figured in a
rear-end collision in Washington
street, Wellesley. opposite the en-
trance to the Arthur Hunnewell es-
tate, about $50, Wednesday evening.
All three machines were going toward
South Natick at fair Il speed The
forward one. occupied by Miss Pflef-
fer daughter of Seiectman Charles T.
P1effer of Natick. skidded on the
grade and shot to the side. of the
streets breaking one or the wheels.
The second machine, owned by Dud-
ley Clark of Mills, bumped the rear
of Miss Pheffers car, and the third
machine, owned by John G, F. Stay
ton of Melrose, brought up against
the rear of the Clark automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
THINNING RANKS
OF the White Haired Vet
Grams Of Civil War.
Losses So Heavy That The PEI
Capita Tax Must Be Raised.
Various Reports to G. 4. R. in Sc.
cret Session-.0ther Business.


Los Angeles. Sept 12.-Delegates to
the National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic held an
all-day secret session, receiving re-
ports of officers and among other
things virtually .eNonerating the, Of
ficials of the National Soldiers Home
at Dayton, Ohio, of charges of mis-
nagement.
COMMUNICATIVE Chief Trimble, in his
annual report. urged the delegates to
take action for the erection OF me-
mortal to "the loyal women of our
country to commemorate their great
services and devotion, their willing
sacrifices and unequaled fertitGde,
during the period of the Civil War"
William j. Wells, chairman of the
committee on Bull Run battlefield,
asked in his report that comrades
urge all congressman TO work for tue
bill, providing that the government
become owner of the land on which
the battlefield monuments stand.
The committee on the proposed Lin
coin way along the Potomac report
ed conditions unfayorable to tile pro-
ject
That the income of the G. A. r. was
growing less and less each year and
that an increase in the per capita tax
from 8la to cents would be neces-
sarv in order to raise funds sufficient
to meet demands, was the report filed
by Quartermaster Stowitz. In 1890. the
report stated that there We're 100000
members in good standing, each pay
ing 81 cents per capita, but in 1912
there was less than half that number
making the yearly loss more than
1000 from the per capita tax alone.
The Daughters of Veterans, tonight,
rendered a reception TO Commander
in-chief Trimble.
COMMANDMENT hief Trimble was
| presented, today, by members of the
Grand Army With diamond badge
an insignia of a past commandment
chief. 1t is valued at $1,000.
John E. Gilman. past commander
in-chief, was presented with a set OF
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
| BELFAST.
IL
|J.A. Mckeen's Use Of Fer
tiizer Causes Trouble.
Local Boys and Girls Who VIII
Take College Work.
Bridal Couple Arriyss.-Marrlags Of
A Popular Searspori Girl.

- Belfast, Me-. .Sept. 12.--lSpeciaD.
AS a result of attempting to fertilize
his land on whdf is known as the old
Patterson placal near the upper
bridge. with old Lash, hauled from the
sardine. faatoryss Joseph A. MeKeen
was before Judge Knowlton, yester-
day, charged bys Frank Holmes with
being common nuisance. According
to the evidenceMr. McKeen spread
refuse from the factory over his land
Tor fertilizer and then neglected to
pioW It in. Finding probable cause.
Judge knoWlton held McKeen In the
sum OF Sl00a for the September court.
lie furnished securities Another case
was then brought against McKeen.
the compiainantssbe being Harry Estes.
also neighbor to the Patterson
place. He elaimsd that through the
fish spread upon the land in the vi
cinity of the spring where the people
in that vicinity get their drinking wa
ter. the water inssaid spring had be-
come polluted and unfit for use. The
same rulingi was made by the Judge
in this case andgsureties We're quail
fed.
Misses Emily ahd Lucy Rose left.
today, for Hackeftstown, N j., where
they will attendsthe Centenary Col
legiate Institutesg,Miss Emily begin
ming her schpol years work and Miss
Lucy entering M
The following belfast young men
will enter Maine, this fall: Ansel
Packard. Harold Jones. stephen c.
Clement and Victor l. Merriam, all
this years graduates of the Belfast
High school. Others to return to re-
sumo their studies at Maine are Har-
old Richards n. Houston Small, Fos-
ter Croker. LinWood Jones and Ro-
land Stevens. m
Miss ycrgie Nj Beckwith, Ruth
Kimbal1 and Marjorie Carleton have
entered the Castine Normal school.
and Miss Mabel craigs and Edna d.
Crawford. also this years graduates,
win leave. tomorrow, for Mt. Hol-
yoke.
Among the arrivals, Thursday morn
ing. We're Everett Willard Smith and
bride OF Waltharnsi who come to pass
their honeymoon with the brides
mother, Mrs Thomas l.. Shute, in
East Belfast. MIR and Mrs Smith
We're married ins Waltham, Monday
night.
ManIcy Park Wedding at searsport.
searsport. Me-, Sept. 2.-lspeciaD.
The Welding off Miss May. daughter
of Capt. and Mrs, Fred n. Park of
Park, and Harold Marley OF Boston,
took place. n 7foael6ek, "Wednesday
evening, al the home sof the brides
parents, attended by the relatives and
close friends. of the contracting par
ties only. The ceremony was perform
ed. by Rev, Charles H. McElhiney of
Searsport Village, bastor Of the First
and Second congregational churches.
Miss Manley. sister Of the groom, was
maid of honor. while John Park. the
brides brother. was best man. The
double ring service was used. They
will reside in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
EIGHT ARE REJECTED.
But "a Ohio Constitutional Amend
ments Are Adopted

Columbus. Ohio, septs 12.-Final fig
ures from 81 OF the IS counties in the
state completed today, by the sec7
rotary of stats. show that eight of
the ~ amendments to the state con-
stitution voted on at a special cleo
ton, Sept 4, have been defeated. The
defeated amendments are: Equal
suffrage $5o,O9.000 good roads bond
issue; prohibition OF outdoor adver-
Using; regulation of labor injunctions;
abolition OF the death penalty; using
of voting machines; appointment OF
women to certain Offices, and the
elimination of the word white from
the constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Miss Katherine Finnegan of RAN
dolph was shot at by an unknown
street and Broadway at Arlington.
shortly after o'clock. Wednesday
evening Miss Finnegan. who was
visiting Frank c. Ahearn., % cleve-
land street, was on her way to take
car for Boston, when an unknown
man jumped out of the darkness and
fired a short at her. She said that
she distinctly heard the bullet whiz
over her head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Gae drunk appeared before the
court. Thursday morning. As il was
his first offence he was released on
the payment of costs. VIM. J. Swee-
ney. said TO be q resident of Port
land, was arraigned for evading fare
on The Pullman train going East,
Monday night. He was sent to Jail
for so days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
special train viii leave this city

4 special train will leave this city.
at els, Friday evening, tor Watervil'e
to accommodate the Republicans and
their friends, who will assist in cele-
brating the Republican victory. Re-
turning. the train will leave Water
ville at 11.20. The fare for the round
trip has been reduced TO so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Crville Baker cut a deep cash in
the aeshy part of his left hand, Thurs
day morning. while cutting wood at
his home. 1t was found necessary to
take several stitches. Two physicians
administered to the man. Mr. Baker
>seems 10 be having hard luck, as only
last fall he was accidentally shot III
one of his feet, while cunning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Except for what his old chums
have done TO him. Eddie cicotte has
pitched great ball for the White Sox.
a'se Sneed lrovs hit him hard when he
pitched at Fenway park. Eddie has
i. ll-orn Philadelphia, Washington.
New York, Cleveland and Detroit
showing fine Term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
La Toilette Starts West.

Washington, Sept 12.-senator La
Toilette has left Washington for a
Western tour, where IL is expected
lie viii enter actively the campaign
for Progressive candidates on state
tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
Irs A n I,aavitt and tv

Mrs. A. r. Leavitt and two sons,
Ralph and Lester, who have been
passing the summer with her father,
d. n. Fogg, of Litchfield. and other
relatives in this city, returned, Thurs
day, TO their homes in Roxbury, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Syracuse, ~ Y, Sept 12-Joe Patchen
ii proved the speediest of the field in the
rich Syracuse 5000 feature event of to-
days Grand Circuit meeting, winihg in
straight heats Knight Onward threaten
ed at times, but proved unequal to the
task Of oyertaking the son Of Joe
Patchen
Il was Cheney all the way in the 200
trot. The little Texas mare was threat
ened by Jack London in the last two
heats, but won handily. Don Densmore
made mark of 2.035 in the second and
final heat of the 20i pace sweepstake.
Branham Baughman split second money
with Peter the Second Geeers won the
third heat of the 2.os pace with Early
Thacer He had taken two, Tuesday
Harry X. Devereaux of Cleveland.
Ohio. won the League of Amateur Driv-
ing Clubs challenge cup from Ernest /.
White of syracuse. The summary:
EOS PACE-PuRsE slOoo--TWo HEATS
TUESDAY.
Early Thaaeekar g, by Early
Bushnell King, br iRayj.........9
Denver jay, b 6 CMaeey) ? 3
Ffanconia, m PARKER. .........a..3 1
Time, 2.oSs, 206a, 2.o7l.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 90
TROT-PURSE 5000
Cheney. b m, by Medium Line
Jack leP LONDON ch taiurnb,i J
Chatty Direct, blk m tCox).........2 3
Kenyon w, blk (MeDonald) - 3
Helen stiles, b IN Durfee1 ,.,......4 5 4
Swanee, b m parker. s
Time. 2.114. 2.o9l 2O7l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Fred Marco was before Judge Fl.
H. Putnam of the Livermore Falls
municipal court. Wednesday. ON
search aud seizure warrant. Marco
pleaded guilty and was fined 500 ana
costs or go days. He failed TO pay
and will be taken to Auburn Jail,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
The Polo League Standing.

Following is the standing OF the Four
League polo teams:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

two seconds. thus beating the record
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

The social and entertainment I'M the
vestry of the Methodist church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

in good spirits and / had no idea she
would kill herself. The story that there
was much domestic trouble between my
wife ana my mother and sister are un-
true They both We're very fond of her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

Thursday evening, under that1xaf4ee $
of The Sunday school, wa Ip'
way u success. The p1 3
carried out with much cr9 Be
taking the several parts. - 8ily
decorated with handsome ~ Il
beeomingly offset with various fhou-
quets, made very attractive and
pretty showing. The affair was a
success both socially and financially.
Following is thescommittee in charge:
Ice cream, Miss Mrytie Barker and
Mrs. Morgan bundle booth, Mrs.
BIawn and Miss Maud Barker; candy,
Mrs. Harry Church, Mrs. Anderson
and Miss Geneva Hartman Miss
Myrtle Rarkers Sunday school clans
assisted in serving refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

New York. Sept. f2.-supren1e Cours
Justice Bischoa. this afternoon, grant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 90
TROT-PURSE 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-13
Joe Patchen II Wins Rich $4,000
Feature Event==Don DensmOre
Makes Mark OF 2.O3l=4 in Pace,

THE sYRACUsE-2n PAcE-PURSE
S5p0n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-19
MONEY MAKING A TRADE.
But Money Saving is an Art-An Op-
portunty to Learn This Art.

An exchange very tersely says that
money making is business; money
saving is an art 1T matters not
how much money YOU make writes
that counts in the long run. If you
have not begun yet now is the time.
Had the above been written eX-
prcssly for Ardmore it could not have
been more in point. Almost any
one can make money. Money max
ing is not only business, as the
writer above quoted says, it is an
occupation. Labor, skilled and I'M
skilled. can go into the fields of daily
ayocations and turn ont dollars and
cents, but to save them is truly an
art.
\ safe, sound and paying invest
ment for the fruits Of our daily toll
is the most accredited means of ac-
quiring the art of saving. Saving ir
: Itself does not mean the niggardly
cutting down of the expenses of
every day life to a degree of miserli.
ness. One can enjoy the good things
of life and at the same time save
by putting his odd change, the over
plus of his weekly wage into some
legitimate business concern whose
methods of doing business is open
and subject to Inspection. The Peo-
pies Building and Loan Association
OF Ardmore is just such a business
institution. Its methods are method
ical and open. it is under the in
Spection of the state banking depart
ment; it affords an opportunity for
investment FOR the small investor as
we'll as for the man with greater cap
ital Money placed in this institution
works for you While YOU make OF
sleep, in fair weather or storm your
dollars, il placed with this concern,
will continue to earn other dollars
TOR You. For full particulars Of the
methods of the company. together
with an explanation of their absolute
ly safe and sound business methods
see the secretary,
W. A. EDWARDS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-19

Quite early In life Mrs. Pope had
realized that 1t Is necessary to be
very careful with ones thoughts They
lead to trouble She had clipped the
successfully thai all her conclusions
had become syasions. all her decisions
compromises. Her profoundest work
Ing conviction was a belief that moth
ing in the world was OF value but
tact and that the art OF living was
to tide things over. From Mar
riage." by II. c. Wells in the American
magazine