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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Shipping News.

New York, Aug. 22.-Arrived. str.
Majestic, Southampton.
Boston, Aug. 22.-Arrived: Strs. Ara
bic (Br.>, Liverpool; schrs.. Malcolm
Baxter, Jr., Philadelphia; Triton,
Jonesport, Me-; Enterprise, Bangor;
James FL. Hoyt, Elizahethport, N, j.;
Prescott Palmer, Newport News;
Grace A. Martin, Norfolk: Hazel Ira
hey (Br), Parrsboro, N. S.. Myrtle
Leaf, Apple River, N. s.; Harry w.
Lewis tBr). Port Greville, N. s.;
George NJ. Warner (Br), Weymouth,
n. s.; Carrie A. Lane. Tampa.
Sailed: Str. Millinocket (from Stock
ton Springs, Me.). New York; schrs.
Charles A. Campbell, Philadelphia; j.
e. Dubignon, Charleston; M, d. Cres-
sy, Baltimore; Henrietta A. Whitney,
drom Ellsworth), Newark; Rebeeca G.
Whildin tfrom Calais), New York
Fannie f. Hail. Stockton; Clifford N.
Carver, Bridgewater, N. S.: Neva.
tRr), Bear River. n. s.. Annie (Br),
Salmon River n. S.. Willena Ger
trude (Br), Parrsboro, N. S.; Laura
Il, Melanson (Br), Meteghan River.
n. s.; Herbert M. Rogers, Bar Har-
Dor; John ]. Perry, Rockport, Me-;
King Josiah, Parrsboro, N. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
PROBABLY A MURDER.
Seaford, Del, Lumberman, Found
Shot and Unconscious.

Seaford, Del. Aug. 22.-Shot and
beat into insensibility. John Sperry,
lumberman and head of the Houston.
Perry Manufacturing Co, was found
Fin his automobile beside the road near
his mill, today.
1T is supposed robbery was the
motive for the crime, although Mr..
Perry had not regained sufficient cons
seriousness to tell anything. The sup
position is that Sperry was driving
along to the mill and was attacked
from behind, as he has, a bullet wound
and bad fracture in the hack of his
head and holes were found in the
rear curtain of the machine, state
authorities. assisted by the local po-
lice. are securing this section for the
assailants. .t.
Mr.. Perry is about SO years old and
has been engaged in the lumber
business for the last three years, OPP
Grating plants in Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia and North Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
PERJURY CHARGES.

New York, Aug. 22.-Two former
memters of Police Lieutenant Charles
Becker's strong arm squad of gam
bling raiders, Detectives James White
and Charles Steinert, were indicted for
perjury, today, in connection with The
alleged raking up of Jack Zelig, the
East Side gang leader, who is said to
have suggested the names of the gun
men in the Rosenthal plot .
White and Steinert. who We're ar
rested shortly before the murder on
the charge of carrying a concealed
weapon. were accused in the indict-
ment. of false swearing they found a
revolver in the gang leaders, pocket.
Becker, according to testimony before
the grand jury. ordered Zelig's arrest
for the purpose of getting him in his
power and making use of him TO carry
opt his alleged plan to get rid of Ro-
senthal.
In addition to the testimony of wit
nesses who declared the detectives
had refused Zeligs demand that he be
publicly searched when they arrested
him, Zehgn himself furnished what
District Attorney Whitman regards as
conclusive evidence that charge of
gun carrying was false. Zelig pro-
dueed the coat he wore the night of
ibis arrest and showed it to the jurors
TO demonstrate that he had NO pockets
large enough to contain the revolver
the detectives agree they had taken
from him. Zelg, today declared in
an interview that Jack Rose, BECKER
selfaccused graft collector, was the
man who engineered the frame up"
Zelig absolved Becker. District At
torney Whitman will ask, tomorrow,
that Detectives White and Steinert be
placed under $4,000 bail
The prosecutors investigators turned
up, today, evidence of large bank ac-
counts held by police inspector and
a high civilian employee of the police
department.
Still more of Becker's bank deposits
came to light, today, in four more in
situations. and although they have not
been tabulated, they will probably
bring the total of Beeker,s savings
UP to about 100000. A third safe de-
post vault in the name of Becker was
also found. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
SOUTH GARDINER.


MIR. and Mrs. Harry Beedle have re-
turned to their home in st. Lambert,
Que.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lawrence and
little son. Howard, who have been
passing few days with Mr. Law
FENCES mother. Mrs. j. e. Potter. have
returned to their home in Greenfield,
Mass. e.
Harvey Metzler of Greenfield, Mass,
is passing a weeks vacation with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Hetzler.
Mrs. w. L. Wager and three ldaugh-
ters. who have been Visiting their
aunt. Mrs. d. E. Thurlow. have re-
turned to their home in Mapiewood,
Mass.
Mrs. c. S. Harris is visiting in Mil
linoclxet. W
Lee Potter of NORTHAMPTON is pass
ing asFtwo.weeks vacation with his faf
Their. J. E.. Potter. IL -
Mrs. Maggie and Mrs. Hattie Emara
were guests. Tuesday. of Mrs w.%N.
Potter.
Mrs. Harry Mclaughlin has return
cd from Portland. after few days
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
CAPITAL JoTTrNGs.

Because the United States geological
survey was being used apparently to
boom a mining scheme" George o.
Smith, director of the survey, has post
poned indefinitely the work he had or
dered ]. NJ. Hill, one of the surveys men,
to do in Modoc county, California.
The United States government heard
of the killing of James Ward Rogers,
the American elephant hunter, in the
African jungle months ago, before his
death had been publicly announced in
London, and had ordered report from
American Consul Hazeltine at Bona.
The navy department has decided to
send the battleship Illinois and prob
ably the battleship Indiana to New
London, Conn.,. during the convention
of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways
Association there, Sept. As Presi-
dent Taft is to attend the convention
and will speak on Sept. g.
The public health service has just
issued a booklet of plain talk to
ship captains, telling how they may
keep their craft clean of plague, yell
low fever, smallpox, cholera. typhoid
and other seourges. The service has
published the little talk TO demon
strate TO shipmasters how they may
make quarantine unnecessary.
Protests alleging that c. w. Howard of
Bellingham, Wash, whom President Taft
has nominated to be federal Judge for
the western district of Washington. has
been a lobbyist and supporter of judge
Cornelius s. Hanford, whom he was nam
cd fa SI1n IaI x,,ff "a
Thursday, by Senator Poindexter. 1t is
said the nomination will not be confirmed
lat this session,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Republican, Rally,
Saturday Evening.

A Republican rally will be held. Sat
urday night, at the Coliseum in this
city. A parade will be given,
starting at Z p. NJ. which will
include the Gardiner Band and.
other things and with plenty of
red fire. things will be lively on the
streets here, Saturday night. The
speaking will commence at s o'clock.
The speakers will be Hon. Forest
Goodwin Of Skowhegan and Hon. John
E. Nelson of Waterville. 1t is not
doubted in this city but what the Re-
publicans will carry 1t with one of the
largest inajorities for wears. Republic
can buttons can be noticed on nine out
of 10 of the men on the streets, which
points very strongly, combined with
the names the Gardiner Republican
Club has on it's list, to a Republican
victory here. this fallzEvery man, who
is-true to the Hobd old Republican
party especially the young men. should
attend this raliy and help to make it
one of the best and one of the largest
and most enthusiastic eyer held in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

to the 18th day of OCTOBER, he asked.
Senator Penrose said he thought it was
paid ION or about that time, perhaps a
little time before"
The letter President Roosevelt wrote,
Chairman George b. cortelyou of ...e
Republican national committee, telling
him to accept no contribution from the
Standard Oil Co. was sent about week
before the election. Senator penrose de-
clared
"As l understand the senator. then,
the money had been received before
this letter of Mr.. Roosevelt was dat
ed said Senator Reed.
Considerably" said Senator Pen
Had the money been spent or was
it on hand and was it in fact return
ed?" asked Senator Reed.
"The information l have always had
as to the transaction was Mr.. Roose-
welt was advised the money had been
spent and had been returned and the
letter, was sent to make a record for
future Investigation, said Senator
Penrose.
Senator Reed asked whether Sena-
tor Penrose knew if any money had
been contributed to the campaign of
1904 by the Missouri Pacific.
II have no direct information on
this subject, but it was my impress
sion at that time that large contribu-
tions were made by these interests.
The senator emphasized the fact that
Pres. Roosevelt had named George b.
Certelyou, his former secretary and
cabinet officer, as chairman of the Ma
tional committee, and expressed the
opinion that Mr.. Cortelyou did not
conceal anything from the President
in the matter of committee affairs on
contributions
Senator Stone wanted to know how
the SO, GOO 900 which Mr.. Penrose had
said was raised for Col. Roosevelt
was used.
Il meant to state" said Senator
Penrose. that the object of this I'M
precedented campaign fund was the
ultimate control OF the regular Re-
publican nomination in Chicago which
nominated MIR. Taft for President and
MIR. Sherman for Vice President. . q
Senator Borah interrupted to ask
about the activities of the Republican
National committee at the Chicago
convention. a
1.-The ma jority of the National COM
mittee exercised every opportunity to
restrict and restrain the efforts to
purchase colored Taft delegates at
$1,000 a head" replied Senator PEN
rose.
When the Senate came to the final
consideration of the resolution Sena-
tor Poindexter insisted it go over un-
til tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The rate of exchange agreed upon
by Generals Dix and Hip. for pris-
oners of war, say that Commander
in-chief or an admiral shall be ex-
changed for as priyates or seamen. a
lieutenant or masters mate for 40
privates or seamen, and a citizen for
citizen. The 18th Regiment
of Augusta passed through the city,
yesterday, and took the ears for Bos-
ton, on their way to the field of bat
tie. About 40 men of the 18th
Maine are buried on Ship Island.
During the month of July Is died of
diphtheria, superinduced by the eli
mate and severe fatigue duty.-Port-
land Advertiser. Aug. %, 1862.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Enormous Crowd
At Milo Rally.

Milo, Me-, Aug. 22.-(SpeciaD.-The
largest political rally ever held in this
section was the Republican meeting
at the common in front of Grange hall,
Wednesday evening. 1t was estimated
by good judges that fully 1000 people
were present.
Nearly 200 came down from Gull
ford, Dover, Foxcroft and vicinity on
special b. & A train, accompanied
by the Guiford Band. Both the Gull
ford and Milo bands furnished music
at the meeting, which was presided
over by Hon. John +. Sprague of Do
yerf who in his opening speech made
q GOOD hit with the crowd in fiaying
Gov Plaisted for vetoing the appro-
priation for the Childrens Hospital
for the benefit of the poor crippled
children of the State. Eloquent and
stirring speeches We're made by Hon.
NJ. l.. Durgin of Milo candidate for
representative to the Legislature, and
Hon. William T. Haines.
Mr.. Haines made splendid and con-
vincing speech upon the State financial
questions which are being discussed by
NtS hehioeAats viii 81 iiucn Dluster lie
made many things plain which the voters
had not fully understood. This meeting
Will have great effect in Eastern Pts
cataquis.
| Mr.. Haines had also spoken, that after
noon, at Brownville and Brownville juno
ton
All of the Republicans In this county
ARE united and working like beavers for
the State and county tickets, and one can
safely rely upon this county being re-
deemed from Democracy. in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
FOUR LIVES LOST
When Train Hits Or. Jostin's Auto
Near Howard City, Mich.

Howard City. Mich. Aug. 22--Dr, F.
w Joslin. a Big Rapids dentist, Shis Wits
and 4-year-old son. Howard, wefe killed.
his mother probably fatally injured and
his son Burr, IL years old, slightly hurt.
tonight when freight train crashed i'm
to their automobile less than a mile from
Howard City, Mich.
The party had been to Niagara Falls
and were motoring home from Detroit,
The accident occurred on a grade cross
ing. A special train was secured and
Mrs. Joslin, Sr.. and her grandson wers
hurried to Big Rapids hospital. The
bodies of the three victims were terribly
mutilated and nothing remained Of their
automobile but debris.
An investigation was Immediately START
ed by the coroner. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
TAFT COMPROMISES.
viii Sign Naval Appropriation Bill If
Certain Part Are Left Out.

Washington. Aug. 22.-under virtual
notice from the President that he
would again veto the army appro-
priation bill if ii contained any
riders" affecting the tenure of office
of General Wood. chief of staff. the
House and Senate conferees, today.
struck from the bin a contemplated
provision to that effect and present
ed a report free from the features
uron which the President based his
first veto.
The provision Of the House for a
5-ye&r enlistment was modified to
provide for 7-year term, four years
of which shall be active service and
three years reserve. All the army
posts would be retained as they now
eSist. The House receded from its at
tempt to reduce the cavalry strength
to FIVE regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
FILlBUSTER INTERRUPTED.
Started to PLAY Lone Hand But
ssfH Only Partly Works.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The one-man fill
ibuster which Senator Page of Vermont
started in the Senate, today, to secure
a date for a vote on his vocational edu-
cational bill was rudely interrupted be-
fore 1t had consumed much of the time
of that body. Senator Page was forced
to yield several times for the presenta-
ton of conference reports on appropria-
tion bills, and finally gave up his fight.
The filibuster prevented any considera-
ton, however, of Senator Borah's bill
for the creation of department of labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
WORLDWIDE RATE WAR
Revolving About Suez and Panama
Canals, Prediction of Officials.

Washington, Aug. ga rate war,
which might involve all the maratime
nations of the world and which would
reVolve about the Suez and Panama
canals was predicted, today, in Wash
ington by officials who have watched
the development of world interest in
the Panama canal bill, now awaiting
approval of President Taft Accord
ing to the report that reached the
state department, today, the directo-
rate of the Suez canal has reduced
rates through the canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Captain Benz. w, Baker, who died
at his home in Pittston, Thursday,
was born In Yarmouth. N. s.. the son
of Eleazor and Dorcas CWyman) Ba-
ker,. He, came to Pittston when only
years sof age and at an early, age
developed a fondness for the ocean
and vessels and had since followed the
occupation of pilot and captain on
many vessels. He was captain of the
steamer Henry Morrison, which piled
between Augusta and Boothbay Har-
Dor for time. He was in command
of many tugboats and was considered
an expert in his line. The funeral will
he. held from st. Andrews church,
Pittstons at 70 A.. NJ, Saturday. Rev
r. w Plant OF mis- city will conduct
the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

In compliance with statutory require
ment covering the birth of posthumous
heir, the will OF Col John Jacob Aston
was offered again for probate, Thursday.
Since the will was last probated a son
has been born to Mrs. Madeleine Force
Astor. Surrogate Fowler set Sept for
re-probating the will. but did not name
q guardian for the week-old child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The Lawn party, on the lawn of H.
A. Story, Thursday evening, under the
auspices of the G.. E. Society of the
= First Baptist church, was in every
way a grand success and the ladies'
who took part deserve much credit for
the skilfm way in which they handled
the affair. Japanese lanterns were ar
ranged along in row on the front of
the lawn and made ansattractive sight
The attendance was large and every
one simply enjoyed themselves. Elk
celfent music was furnished. Miss
Ina James had charge of the candy
tables, Arthur Minister and Miss
Grace Littledeld, the ice, cream and
cake table. and Mrs AddIe Fish and
Mrs. Anna Story had charge of the
punch booth .Sis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Bar Harbor, Me, Aug. 22.-Baron
HengelmulIer. the Austrian ambassa-
dor to. the United, States, who is pass
ing the summer at Bar Harbor, refus-
ed, today, to discuss the report that
he was to resign his present post and
return TO important work in Austria.
Baron Hengelmuller said that he in
tended to leave for Austria, next
Thursday. 1t was minated by the
ambassador that a statement bearing
on the report, might be issued, later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Perkins Says It's Preposterous.

New York, Aug. 22-When the
statement of Senator Penrose regard
ing an underwriting office $4,000, 900
to capture the Republican National
convention was read to George w.
Perkins, tonight, he said
1T is a preposterous statement,
without word of truth in it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR
Will Retreats Been in Washington,
18 Years-Dean of Corps.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Unoffieial no.
tiee has been given to the United
States that Baron Hengelmuller, am
bassador from Austria Hungary, will
retire from that post when he sails for
Europe, next week. The baron has
been at Washington IS years and is
the dean of the diplomatic corps at
this capital
1t is assumed that the retiring am
bassaaor will call upon President Taft
at the White House to say farewell
before he sails, leaving to his success
sor the duty of presenting the lorna
notice OF his withdrawal and his let
tiers of recall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Gotoh Easily Defeats Westeraarrd.

Kansas CITY, Aug. 22.-Frank Gotch,
worlds wrestling champion, tonight,
defeated, Jess Westergaard gaof Des
Moines, Ia, in two straight fails, the
first in Il minutes, &c seconds, and the
second in 3 minutes, "a seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The state highway commissioner has
given his consent to the change of
State road in this city. from the New
Mills to the Causway. Work will COM
mence as soon as a contractor can be
found to take the job. Engineer Bar
natd is making the preliminary sur
vey. The causeway to the Farming
dale line is the part which will be at
tended to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
TAFT TO ASCERTAIN. =
Appoints Board to Investigate Board
OF General Appraisers.

Washington Aug. President
Taft. today, appointed a committee to
investigate the board of United States
general appraisers to ascertain if
there has been neglect of duty, mall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

A. III. Jordan Is raising giant edible
mushrooms again and has one which
has. been growing q week, 1t is snow
white and is IS inches around it and
8 inches high. ssA t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

A. W., De Fratus of the Hallowell
road. West Gardiner, fell from a stag
ing, Thursday. while shingling, and
badly sprained his right wrist. He
was attended by a physician from this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

DR.. w. p. Giddings was in Water
vile, Thursday, in his automobile
driven by Irwin H. Hunt The run
was made from Waterville to Augusta
on the return, in As minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Misses Lillian Murray of Lynn and
Agnes Wilbur of Boston, who have
been the guests of C. A. McMahus at
Whitefield, returned, Thursday, on the
boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

An inquest into the death of Thomas
Hagen at Bridgewater, Aug. 10, was held
in police court at Brockton. Mass, Thurs
day. The hearing on the manslaughter
charge against David Farnsworth, who.
IT is alleged. shot Hagen, was postponed
till Aug. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
TAFT Signs Appropriation Bill.

Washington, Aug. 22.-President
Taft, late TODAY signed the naval APP
preparation bill. carrying $123,220,707
and providing fer one Dreadnought to
ccst not more than s15,000,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Nir. and Mrs. George Williams, who
we're recently married. and, who have
bean on their honeymoon, have re-
turned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
'li>s GARDINER.
Local Party Shaken Up and
Five Are Injured
By Being Spilled from a Team
al WhitefieId.
RsusIng Republican Rally to Be
nsId, Saturday Evening.

Charles r. Clason, who has been at
Ocean Park, returned, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mrs. e. *. Sibley of New York City
is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Edward
Bowling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Richmond will come to Gardiner.
Saturday, and play the baseball nine
of this city on Quimby field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

n. d. Wells, of Waterville,. formerly
of this city, was in town, Thursday, on
business and calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

W. III. PeckhaIn and son Winthrop
OF Boston, formerly of this city. were
the guests. Thursday, of friends in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Edwin Lucas has moved to town.
and will live on Pleasant street. He
is to have charge of new kind of
paper. which the s. D. Warren Co. is
to manufacture. He comes from Man
chester. Eng, and his wife will sail
from there, Sept. 10. coming to this
CITY,. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Miss Charlotte Neal. who is en-
ployed in Massachusetts. is the guest
of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Principal l.. II. Conant of the Gar
diner High school is having his resi-
dence repaired inside. The ell is be-
ing made into large room and other
repairs will make d fine Improvement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Hanson of
Bath were in town, Thursday, calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Detective William j. Burns, entirely
recovered from an attack of mild pto-
maine poisoning, left Denver. Thurs
day, for New York. ts&