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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

strength OF the Roosevelt following
candidates in both the Democratic and
Republican district and state organ
ization, tables showing the vote in
past national elections and lists of the
best available number for the new
party among the political workers and
the leading men in business and the
professions. This will be Col. Roose-
velt's war map.
In some eases it is hoped to arrange
for fusion of the Independent and the
Republican or Democratic ticket pro-
vided the candidates on the local tick
cts viii support the Roosevelt cleo
tors IN exchange for having the Roose-
welt strength thrown behind them.
William Chadbourn, a member of the
New York Republican County COM
mittee, came to Sycamore Hill. to-
day, and announced he had decided TO
support Col. Roosevelt.
other promises of support in New
York were declared to have come from
two Republican clubs in the 18th and
18th Assembly districts in Manhattan,
Col Roosevelt said he did not know
whether he wculd attend the Chicago
convention, next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
ROOSevelt'S Plans
To Capture Votes

oyster Bay, n. Y. July S.-PIans
We're outlined, today. whereby Col
Roosevelt hopes to capture local or
state tickets from both the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties in fur
therance of his purpose 10 put the new
third party on its feet 1t is proposed
to execute the move within the party
organizations where the Roosevelt
sentiment is strong enough to make
su"h an attempt feasible.
In certain districts said Col.
Roosevelt the Republican nomina-
tions will be captured for Progressives
who VIII support our candidates for
electors. In other districts this will
be dene through the Democratic or
CARNATIONS
As the FIRST step in the plan there
Is under preparation what will be per-
haps the most elaborate political chart
| Of the country ever made. When IL
| is completed Col Ro0seyelt's organ
izefs viii have data from every Con
| eressionai district in the country, II
the Shape OF information regarding tins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Three men, Giuseppe Girelli, George
Williams, a Negro. and Santa Zanza,
were pat to death in the electric chair
i'm qiliek succession at Sing Sing pris-
on Monday morning, in the oruer
named. All were convicted murderers.
Vice Chancellor Stevens. in an opin-
ion filed in the court OF chancery, at
Trenton. n J.. Monday, in the suit
of Norman d. Hooker and others
against the executor and heirs of
Henry o. Havemeyer, holds that &c.,
100000 worth of stock of the National
Co. was issued to Havemeyer without
consideration.
George a. KinmelI, man of mystery
and leading figure in a life insurance
court suit, rs in a Chicago hospital
preparing for another surgical oper-
alton on his head, which he says Is
made necessary by recently being
struck by lightning. The bolt, he says.
dislodged the silver plate which WAS
placed in his head several months ago.
when surgeons operated on him in an
effort to restore his memory
Locked in cell and unable TO cali
for help, while the prisoner in the
next cell was attempting suicide by
opening the gas jet and flooding both
cells with the poisonous fumes. was
the experience. Sunday night. of Jo-
seph Dragon. the boxer. who is be-
ing held on a charge of homicide. be-
cause of the death of George New
son, after boxing match. last Fri
day, at Yenkers, n. Y. Dragon is a
deaf mute. The prisoner in the adj
joining cell was Daniel Logan, ar
rested for disorderiy conduct. He
reached out of his cell and broke the
gas pipe. flooding the corridor. Dra-
gon, unable to call for help beat at
his cell door but could not make noise
enough to summon assistance. Final
ly he picked up his cot and smashed
it against the door. This brought the
turnkey. who found both men nearly
unconscious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Extensive Fish Plant to
Be Started, This FALL
City Government Accepts New
Street and Orders Bill Paid.
Three Cases Of Dipiheria Reported
Funeral Of Little Martin Wilcox.

Belfast. Me-. July S.-(SpeciaD.
Belfast is fortunate in getting anothe.
new industry. Clarence e. McIntire
through whose interests the Duplex
Roller Bushing Co, came TO Belfast
some nine years ago, is now to start
fish plant. having procured the so
called Lane property. owned by the
late H. Holton Wood of Brookline, who
at the time of the failure of the Du-
pick Co. took over its property here.
The Lane property is a part of the
Duplex plant and consists of build
ing and wharf privilege. Mr.. McIn-
tire plans TO extend the wharf some 80
feet or more and will erect a large
shed on It, He will hardly get into
operation before fall. but when once
started will run all the year around.
A special meeting Of the Belfast city
government was held, Saturday night,
TO formally accept the newly built
road connecting Common and Front
streets. 1t was voted to accept it and
the treasurer was ordered to draw his
check TO pay the balance due Messrs.
Richie & McKeen, contractors, it be-
Ing $3.50.
The family of Marshall Knowlton,
son of Judge Wayland Knowlton OF
the Belfast municipal court, is stricken,
with diphtheria, Mrs. Knowlton and
two children, Murray and baby Sarah,
being very i'll. although now slightly
improved.
The funeral of the late Martin f..
the little son of Martin and Mabel
tWhite) Wilcox, took place, yester
day, Rev. David l.. Wilson officiating.
The child. as already reported, died
from the effects of eating tablets con-
taining opium. He was years old
and was born in Marsardis.
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Ell, WHAT?
A Minister Inviting Pro-
hibitionist to Fight?
Jealousy and QuarreIing in Pro-
hibitiOn National Committee.
Minister'S Word Doubted and He
Wants to Settle II with Fists.

Atlantic City, n j.. July ga we'll
oiled steam roller ran over an In
surgent movement in the Prohibition
party. tonight, ut a meeting of the
National committee of that party, pre-
liminarY To the National convention,
which viii meet, here. Wednesday. At
the climax of spirited session a min
lister of the Gospel. whose Veracity
had been challenged invited a lead
ing lnsurgent ITO come out doors.
Trouble started the moment Charles
r. Jones. chairman of the National
committee, called the meeting to or
der. Insurgents il the camp, who
have made no secret of their intan-
lions to GUST Mr.. Jones in the party
leadership. at once raised the point
of no quorum Ii developed there
was none: but following several
hours of maneuvring, quorum was
finally declared by Chairman Jones.
after his followers, who were in the
majority, had vacated four places on
the committee and brought the total
membership down to a point where
the actual number present did not
constitute quorum and business
could be transacted.
During the heat of debate, when
the committee had before it's several
motions to adjourn as well as substi-
tutes, it was reported that Commit
teeman George ]. Haven of New Jer-
sey had resigned and that Rev. Rob-
ert A. Elwood, pastor of the Board
Walk church of Atlantic City, was
prepared to make a statement regard
ing Mr.. Haveus' status. Mr. Stewart
of Illinois, H. p. Harris of Missouri
and other leaders objected to the com
mttee taking action on such state
ment and declaring Mr.. Ravens place
vacant.
We have only this mans word,
said Mr.. Stewart.
Does the gentleman doubt my
word -" Indignantly demanded Rev.
Mr. Ellwood. rising to his feet.
yes, | do" Mr.. Stewart quickly re-
piled.
Well" the minister retored, come
outside and Wen settle it,
Friends interviewed and explanations
followed Chairman Jones put Il mo-
ton declaring Havens' place vacant
and it was carried.
w. G. Calderwood of Minnesota,
present secretary of the committee, IS
the Insurgent candidate for the party
leadership The committee, tonight,
chose Clinton n. Howard of Roehes-
ter, n. H., as temporary chairman OF
the convention.
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CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

Attorney General Wickersham has rem
dered an opinion which will extend the
s-hour labor law TO every mechanic and
laborer employed by the United States.
Previous interpretations OF the law con-
fined its operation mainly 10 public
works" such as fortifications, buildings.
etc. The question was raised in connec-
ton with the 1900 laborers at customs
ports.
A favorable report on the nominal
ton of William NJ. Bullitt of Louis
vile. KY, to be solicitor general of
the United States. succeeding Frank
w. Lehman resigned, was ordered,
Monday. by the Senate judiciary COM
mittee.
Indicating that the House would not
agree to the naval appropriation bill
as amended by the Senate TO carry
two hattleships, Rep. Padgett,. chair
man OF the House naval affairs COM
mittee. announced that he would refuse
to aecede to any of the Senate changes
which have increased the bill by sls,-
000.000 1t is believed there will be a
deadlock ON the measure.
Columbia George" an Indian. con-
victed of the murder of a woman of
his tribe, several years ago, who was
pardoned. recently by President Taft.
while serving a life term, again was
arrested. Monday. at Pendleton, Ore.
charged with the murder of Mrs. G.
A. Lemot, an aged Indian woman.
Mrs. Lemot was the mother of John
Willaitize. football player, who com
mitted suicide, last May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09


peare,a in the roll of host to New Jer-
sey delegates and attended at a lunch
con He greeted Mr.. Nugent courte-
ously and then passed on to the next
man.
IL was a field day for Jersey men,
They brought along couple OF may
ors, nalf a dozen representatives, in
GLIDING Hughes, Kinkaid. Hamil and
Townsend from this state, a sheriff or
two and 500 of the rank and file.'
Rep. Hughes found time while shak-
ing hands 10 make an appointment
with the Governor for Samuel Comp
ers. president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor, and several members
of the Federation's executive commit
tee. They will meet Gov. Wilson at 5
o'clock. tomorrow. in Trenton, where
state affairs take him. to discuss Ques-
tons affecting labor
When. the last man had gone, and
the Governor, worn with fatigue. sat
on his porch and talked with the news
paper mon in the twilight, he rex
pressed keen pleasure at the events of
the day.
This has been to me a very delight
fui day. he said, because the New
Jersey men came in such force, and
showed such genuine and generous en-
thusasm"
There was unlimited speculation and
little else concerning the course the
nominee would take regarding the gov
ernorship of New Jersey Judge Wes-
colt eff Camden, who placed his name
before the Baltimore convention. and
Mr.. Hudspeth advised him not to re-
sign until about Inauguration day.
Mr.. Nugent also expressed the opin-
ion the Governor should not resign
and turn the office over to President
Prince of the Senate, Republican,
but should wait until after Jan. 1,
when perhaps Mr.. Prince would be
superseded by Democrat. As to his
attitude Mr.. Nugent said:
THE Essex organization will sup
port Coy. Wilson for President, heart
and soul We expect to carry the
country by n good majority"
Senator Gore and the Governor
"Centered over the field" the former
said. for an hour. AT the end of the
conference. the Oklahoman dictated a
formal statement in which he said the
Democrats UNITED and battling as
one man under Wilson'S leadership
faced divided foe and would win i'm
November.
I'VE have a chieftain who is not
revolutionary on the one hand or re-
dictionary upon the other" he said.
.'lIe simply embodies the real spirit of
progress.
Anent the national craftsmanship.
Senator Gore said
s'rrba chairpa shin iS n otaetian
that rests exclusively with the Gov,
ernor and | do not wish to embarrass
the situation by any suggestions.
have no doubt that all Democrats on
the committee and off the committee
will rest entirely satisfied with his Sc
lection
Dead tired. the Governor went to
bed, at 3 o'clock. tonight He plans
to 30 to Trenton, early tomorrow,
probably by automobile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
New Hampshire and the
Commonwealth Both Badly
Damaged in the Collision.

New York, July S.-Rear Admiral
Winslow. commander of the Atlantic
fleet division to which the New Hamp-
shire is attached, in statement to-
night declared that he alone was re-
sponsible for the position of the New
Hampshire. when she was struck by
the Commonwealth. yesterday morn
ing. He said Capt. Oliver of the New
Hampshire had followed his instruc-
tiols. Rear Admiral Winslow further
declared the New Hampshire was an
chored in such a position ms TO allow
ample room for merchant shipping.
When the Fall River Liner Common
wealth was placed in drydock at Ho-
boken, today, she was found to be so
badly damaged that she will probably
be out Of commission for two weeks
while repairs are being made.
TIE officers of the line announced
that a hearing would be conducted as
soon as the officers of the steamer can
be assembled ana a careful inquiry into
all Inc circumstances of the accident
will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
NEW JERSEY PRoeREssIvEs
Will Hold a State Convention This
Month at Asbury Park.

Newark. n. J.. July S,-About As Pro-
gressive Republicans, under the leader
ship of Former Coy. J. Franklin Fort,
met here, tonight, to arrange for state
convention of Roosevelt men at Asbury
Park on date to be selected between
July and July 81 A committee of nine
appointed to arrange details for the con-
vention is Borden ID. Whiting of East
Orange. Republican National committee
man.
The proposed convention will choose
delegates to the Roosevelt Ma
tional convention in Chicago.
Conspicuous among those who attend
ed We're George l.. Record, Former Con-
gresham Charles n. Fowler and Harold
J. Rowland of the outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
TO THE PRIMARIES.
North Carolina Republicans Would So
Settle Candidate Question.

Greensboro. n. c.. July S.-Republi
can state leaders active in the recent
campaign in support of Theodore
Roosevelt at a conference here, today.
adopted resolutions favoring the refer
ence OF the issue as to whether Taft
or Roosevelt is the rightful nominee
to the precinct primaries throughout
the state.
The conference was called by Ma
tional Committeeman Richmond Pear
son and was attended by a majority OF
the North Carolina delegates to the
Chicago convention. The object was
to agree upon a plan of concerted ac-
ton as to retaining their party regu-
larity while voting for Roosevelt cleo
tors as against Taft electors.
The referendum agreed upon is t1
the primaries which select delegates 10
the state convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
secretary Macveagh returned to

Secretary Macyeagh returned to
Washington, Monday and will undertake.
to learn Immediately the exact lcondi-
tons among the officials of the treasury
department. There will be no formal IN
vestigatlon but the secretary intends 70
learn whether any of the high officials
mentioned i'm A. Piatt Andrews letter OF
resignation are dissatisfied or lacking IN
cooperation. He does not anticipate any
further designations Most of the officials
mentioned by Mr. Andrew have made
declarations of their cordial support. Sec.
MacVeagh would not indicate. who, II
any, of the officials had not made such
statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

and licked up building after building
until it had reached the end of the
street and had burned itself out, three
hours after it was first discovered. Not
ovcf a dozen buildings remained. Eg-
erything was dry as finder from a
drought Of a month or more and there
was no fire fighting apparatus.
\ suspicion that the fire was of in
cendiary origin was being inyestigat-
ed. today.
The bank was a small one. being a
branch OF the Bank of New Brunswick
situated at st. John. and the less there
was not heavy. Several of the resi-
denaes We're web built, that of Thomas
Redmond costing $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

The contempt bill would provide for
jury trials in cases of indirect cons
tempt or acts held to be in contempt of
federal court and not actually commit
ted in the presence of the court.
Republican Leader Mann declared
that it was the most sweeping rule h.
had known in his IA years of expert
ence in the House.
Representative Norris of Nebraska,
the lnsurgent Republican. who led the
famous rules fight against Speaker
Cannon, protested to the Democrats
that members had rights which no CO.
terie of men should be permitted to
abrogate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
WASHINGTON PRoeREssIvEs
Do Not Favor New Party for State
But Will Back Up Roosevelt.

Spokane, Wash. July s.-PrPogressiye
Republicans at meeting here. today,
decided against putting a new party tick
ct in the field for state and county of
fees The meeting recommended Progress
sive Republican candidates to file for the
state primaries on the Republican ticket.
The meeting, however, adopted reso-
buttons declaring the Progressives do not
regard the Chicago convention as bind
ing on the regular Republicans. "Roose-
Welt being the overwhelming choice of
the voters and of majority of the dele
gates of the convention
The resolution advocates state con-
vention to select delegates to the Nation
al Progressive convention in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

Washington July s-Naval Con-
strE tor Baxter, who went from the
Boston navy yard to Newport to- in
yestigate the collision Of the battle
ship New Hampshire with the steamer
Commonwealth. yesterday, reported,
today. that temporary repairs upon the
New Hampshife would put the ship in
condition TO proceed under her own
steam to the New York navy yard
where permanent repairs could be
made at an estimated cost of $4,000 in
about two weeks
Rear Admiral Aaron Ward, senior
admiral OF the Atlantic fieet. in the alb
seLce Of Rear Admiral Osterhaus, now
on his way north from Cuba. has or
dered board of inquiry and until its
work is finished the navy department
viii take no action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
VERMONT PRoGREssIvEs
Plan to Name State Ticket as Well as
Roosevelt Electors.

Bethel VT, July S.-Vermont Pro-
gressive Republicans plan to nominate
n state ticket as well as Presidentai
electors, according to Wallace Batchel-
der. chairman of the Vermont Roose
welt. League. The plans are outlined
in telegram which Mr.. Batchelder has
sent to Former President Roosevelt.
The choice of the new party for head
of the state ticket probably will be
the Democratic nominee, Harland =.
Howe of st. Johnsbury, according 10
Mr.. Batehelder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
To Save Lives
OF the AviatOrs,

Chicago, July S.-"The American
A viators' Association, founded to save
the lives OF remaining American fly
ers," was organized.> today, AT tne
flying field of the Aero Ciup OF M
nois. Permanent organization VIII De
completed, July 20. when every aero
plane operator in the United States IL
censed or unlicensed, is expected py
the Chicago airmen to become ANIMAL
ed with the organization.
Members pledge themselves not %
fly in an aeroplane which they do no'
think safe; they agree to seek aclioi,
through the national aeronauuca'
body against managers or employees
who seek to force aviators into unsafe
flights. and they have arranged iof
mutual exchange of experiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
'AIL.ING'
Is q Common Expression.

and is usually an indication Of some
serious sickness that will soon develop
unless the right remedy is used.
There is one sure safe remedy for
Dyspepsia, Biliousness Sick Headache.
Constipation and Colds in the first
stages.
The True Il. r. Atwood's Medi-
cine, used and proved for over 60
years. Here IS one OF the proofs:
4 owe my existence here the past
eight years to this wonderful eombina
tion Of roots. barks and herbs, the
True l. r. Atwood's Medicine"
Mrs. o. Nj. Harrison,
Brewer. Me
II yon have never used Il. ~ At
woods Mediciue, write today Tor ire
sample.
L F. MEDICINE CO.. Portland. Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
LOSS $4,000.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

general store Of s. r. Watt. stable
belonging to James Watt and the Dix
on residence. The Redmond and Dag
gett residences We're closed and the
owners were away.
The principal occupation Of the res
idenis is fishing and fish curing.
Starting shortly before midnight, the
FIRE swept without hindrance through
the single street comprising the village
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
A BITTER FIGHT
But Democratic Gag Rule Passes Clay
ton Contempt Bill. sni

Washington, July S.---Introduction OF
n gag, rule to insure the passage,
unanended. of the Clayton contempt
hill. precipitated q bitter fight in the
House. today. The rule, which pre-
vented any amendments being offered,
after the sInsurgent'' Republicans up-
braided the Democrats for DESERVING
principles for which they foughi 70
gether in the victorious eampaisi,
against the alleged gag rules y
Speaker Cannon in the closing Gays
of the last Congress.
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Stewart Easily Whips storbeck.

New York. July Sired StorbeclS.
the South African heavyweight. went
down to defeat before Jim Stewart of
Brooklyn in what was scheduled to be
a l0-round bout at Madison Square
Garden. tonight. Storbeck's manager
threw up the sponge in the sixth
round to save his man from further
punishment.
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THAw SCORES.
CONTINUED from Page one-)

DR. Meyer said that the last time he
examined Thaw was on June IL. AT
that time he asked Thaw what was the
greatest mistake he had made in his
life and 1'haw answered.
THE killing of Stanford White. But
the feeling ever which il occurred has
passed away from me. therefore | can
slider Il OF no Importance
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REPUBLICAN, NOTES.
Confined from Page one)

Washington, July S.-Despite Mr.
Hilles' positive self-elimination, his name
was revived in the discussion of the
Craftsmanship at the White House. to-
night, and he and Harry NJ. Daugherty
were the most conspicuous in the Cos
sip. dark horse for the embarrassing
doomed up in the person of James L.
Mann of Chicago, the Republican leader
of the House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Cushnoc Hose, No. was called out
at 11.45 =. NJ. Monday, by still
alarm for a fire in the washington
street dump. The fire was burning
briskly, when the company reached the
scene. and had begun to eat its way
into a wood retaining wall that holds
an embankment, between jefferson
and Washington streets. The content
of the 35-gallon chemical tank we.e
used to extinguish the blaze.
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IN THE HOUSE.


Chairman Clayton of the judiciary
committee submitted a report of the
investigation of the eondaet of Judge
X. W. Archibald of the commerce court
and recommended his removal by i'm
parchment.
Sims OF Tennessee introduced a bill
to amend the Interstate Commerce
law TO make commission s orders, when
appealed from. binding until finally
passed upon by competent jurisdie-
ton.
Chairman Padgett of the naval com
mittee announced he would not con-
eede the Senate's amendment to the
naval appropriation bills.
Bitter rules fight over Clayton con-
tempt bill.
Adjourned at 4.S5 p. NJ, until noon.
Tuesday.