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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-06
Roosevelt and
Johnson Tis Said.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Governor Hiram
/ w. Johnson of California seemed
agreed upon, tonight, as the Vice
Presidential nominee of the National
Progressive party TO make the first
fight of the new political party with
Col. Roosevelt
Early in the evening, Judge Ben
r. Lindsey of Denver, a former Dem
ocrat. had been agreed upon as per
manent chairman of the convention
Col. Roosevelt had endorsed the recon-
mendation of Judge Lindsey.
Late tonight, however. Judge Lind
sey called on the Colonel. He said
he had been suffering from asthma
and did not feel physically capable of
taking mp the work. Under the cir
cumstances. Col. Roosevelt agreed to
release him, and while it had not been
finally decided. It was said to be like
~ that Former Senator Albert j. Bev-
eridge of Indiana, the temporary chair
man. would be continued as perman-
ent presiding officer.
1t was said, tonight. that sentiment
among the delegates in favor of Gov.
Johnson was so strong that his choice
| as Col Roosevelt's running mate was
virtually assured.
The California delegation passed a
resolution. today, saying the state
could not spare Gov. Johnson, but it
was said, tonight, that the Governors
friends would not insist upon this at
| titude.
| In the event of Gov Johnsons NOM
ination, il is planned to have him
take the stump in the East, while
Col. Roosevelt is campaigning through
| the West
| When Col. Roosevelt reached Chica-
go. this morning, he put in a stormy
2 hours before he succeeded In
| Strengthening out the tangle over the
4 contesting Negro delegates in the
South. After he had been viewed by
a crowd of several thousand and made
| a speech in front of his hotel, he wenl
| to his headquarters and took the helm
The Florida and Mississippi cases
| which had not been ruled upon by thu
provisional National committee, wer
placed before him and it developed Their
was sharp difference of opinion in tn
Roosevelt camp.
1t is said Col Roosevelt suggested tn
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pLTTsroh.

EAST-Mr. and Mrs l.. j. Hervey of
Augusta We're weekend visitors at w.
. Cleaves'. ,iix, 4
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Allen, who
have been passing six-weeks vaca-
lion with relatives here. left, Saturday,
for their home in Washington. d. c.
Fred c. Hanley of Dorchester, Mass,
and Miss Charlotte Tasker of RAN
dolnh were visitors, Saturday. at Jer-
ONE Hanleys.
MIR. and Mrs. II. f. Corson left sun
day, for a few days visit with friends
In Brunswick.
Mrs. Albert Walls has been stopping
at her home here for the past week,
and making some needed repairs about
tho house.
The 20th Century Club Will meet. Sat
urddy. next, with Mrs, E. H. Reed. All
members are invited and it is hoped
there will be a large attendance
Me-. and Mrs. Elmer Gallegar of Rox-
bury. Mass, are the guests of Mrs.
Galiegar's sister, Mrs. A. e. Marson.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blodgett of Ran
dolph passed Sunday with their moth
er, Mrs. Harrison Blodgett.
Mr.. and Mrs william Thompson oi
Boston are visiting their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George P. Thompson.
Miss Annie Blodgett of Newark. N
j.. Is passing her annual vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Blod
gett 'e'l essss
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Pension Agencies
Bone of Contention,

Washington. Aug. 5.-An attempt by
Democratic leaders in the Senate to
end the deadlock over the s15S. 900. 009
pension appropriation bill failed, to :
daW when they lost their fight to abol-
ish the II district pension agencies
now scattered throughout the United
States. Both Houses voted 10 stand
~ their respective positions and the
bill went back into conference.
The House had tried TO legislate
these agencies out of existence, but
the Senate amended the bill to pre-
serve them.
/. When the measure reached the
House, later, that body re-affiimed its
determination to cut out the pension
agencies and the big appropriation bill
again went into conference. The House
consented To a slight change. which
would permit the agencies to continue
in operation until Dec. 81 and would
provide $685. for the expense of NOV
ing their equipment OF Washington
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stand in the confusion and they played
THE Battle Cry of Freedom
Finally the delegates in front Of the
han began to sing the Battle Hymn
and the band Joined ill., The four verses
We're sung, the delegates standing.
The temporary officers We're announced
and their temporary rules were adopted.
The rules of the House of Representa-
tives, amended in many particulars, were
presented as the rules of the convention.
They were adopted without debate
a new rule barring contested delegates
from voting on any question before the
convention was included in the amend
ments and was greeted with cheers. 1t
was as follows:
"In the event of contest regarding the
right of any delegates or alternates to
sit in this convention, notice of such
contest shall be filed with the secretary
and any delegate or alternate whose seat
has been contested in good faith shall
stand aside and not be permitted to vote
as a member Of this convention until
his credentials shall have been accepted
by the convention, provided, however,
that in the makeup of the temporary
roll of this convention the recommended
tons of the Provisional National COM
mittee shall be accepted as prima facie
evidence of the right to sit as delegates
or alternates In this convention, with
out the right to vote until the ereden-
tials in question shall have finally been
determined by the convention
The roll of state was then called for
the naming OF the members of the va
rious committees
The roll had proceeded as far as Cali
fornia when motion was carried TO dis
pense with a further reading. the state
delegations sending their lists to the
desk.
James r. Garfield of Ohio was recog-
nized and moved the appointment of a
committee TO invite Col Roosevelt to
appear at the convention at noon, tomor-
row, to deliver an address and also to
escort him to the Coliseum The motion
was enthusiastically seconded. Chairman
Beveridge declared that the ayes seem
ed" to have ii and it was so ordered
The committee named was as follows:
f. A. Valkenburg, Pennsylvania; oss
car s. Strauss, New York; J. F. Fort
New Jersey; John NJ Parker, louisiana
Miles Poindexter. Washington; Leslie
Combs. Kentucky; Julian Harris, Geor-
gia NJ. o. Dawson, West Virginia; J.
n. Williamson, Jr., North Cardinal Geo
f.. Watkins. Michigan; Nicholas Bielen-
burg, Montana; Chester ii. Rowell, Cal
ifornia; Joseph r. Baldwin Maryland
Ben 3. Lindsey, Colorado; John l.
Stevens, Iowa.
The proposed experience meeting"
with brief speeches from representatives
of the various states, proposed for the
late afternoon, was postponed, and at
S:S7 p NJ, adjournment was taken until
noon, tomorrow
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LINCOLN.
DRESDEN.

Mrs. Ethel Smith has been ma ss,pg q
week with friends in Wiscasset.
Mrs Fred Howarth and children
nave arrived at their summer home
the Fredsmoyne
Mr.. and Mrs George Pushard pa ss
ed Sunday in Wiscassef.
the Improvement Society held a bus
mess meeting at T. @. Cotton,s. sat-
urday night.
Miss Ellie Blemn passed Sunday with
her parents
Rupert Ames had an ill-turn. Sat-
urday night. but is reported better
Mgenon Blair. who has been In M
health for the past Few weeks. mas
gone to Augusta for treatment.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mfss
Mary ]. Goodwin. this week.
Mrs. Avis Biekford is having a gray
ell sidewalk placed In front of her
house. =
Mr. and Mrs. Lovett visited their
daughter. Mrs. Elmer Bailey, Sunday.
Mrs Stilphens two nieces from Mas
sachusetts visited her, one day last
week. - e
Several from here attended the dance
at the Town hall, Friday, and report
the music very nice
Fred Allen passed Sunday with his
family
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HON. Kennedy Convicted
On Search and Seizure.
Engagement Announced Of Sara
Latin and Luther HammOnS.
Cruiser Topaz v. Ready for Owner,
Com. G. W. Clifford of Bath.

Belfast, Me, Aug. 5.-(SpeciaD.-
Thomas Kennedy, was fined 500 and
costs and sentenced To 80 days in jail,
this morning, In the municipal court,
Judge Knowlton presiding. He WAS
found guilty OF having s. bottles Of
lager beer in his possession in the Nc
Ciillis house in East Belfast, when Of
fiears Edgeeomb and Diekey raided the
place, Saturday night during dance
in knowlton hall nearby. The stuff was
said To have arrived by boat, Saturday
morning, and the officers getting wind
of ii made the raid. Thirty five bottles
were said to be missing. Kennedy APP
pealed and furnished bail with Her1
bert Patterson and Daniel Hill as sure
ties, in the sum of 500 each.
Tom Randall arrived. today, from
Rock Springs. Wyoming. where he has
been for several months On a cattle
ranch MIR Randall was taken i'll some
w, els ago and threatened with ty.
hold. His many friends in Belfast
are glad to know that he is much bet
ter.
Clarence f. MeIntire began work, to-
gay, Oh the extension Oh Inc WHAT OH
tie Lane property at the foot of Main
street. which he recently purchased.
Mr.. McIntire is to establish a large
fish curing plant in addition to his
places on Outer Long Island and other
branches.
The engagement of Miss Sara Latin,
head bookkeeper at Leonard & Barrows
shoe factory. and Luther Hammons son
of Mr. and Mrs. Luther W Hammons, is
announced Miss Latin came to Belfast,
several years ago, from Ellsworth and
has made many friends here. and Il
very active in the social life OF st. Fran
els parish. The wedding will be quiet
affair and viii take place. on Sept. 5.
The beautiful cruiser Topaz Y, which
Leroy Coombs has just finished for
Commodore C. W. Clifford. Jr.. of Bath.
attracted much attention. Sunday.
while out for trial spin. and as she
lay at her mooring. The Topaz V was
launched few days ago. Miss Cliff
ford of Bath, sister of the owner.
breaking bottle of wine over her bow.
The craft cost about $1,000 and viii be
the flagship of the Kennebec Yacht
Club She will sail the middle of the
week. for her home port, with Capt.
Engstrom, her sailing master. in com
mand.
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COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Consider Gases of Unseated Negroes
from Florida and Mississippi.

Chicago. Aug. 5-The oentesting Negro
delegation from Florida and Mississippi
to the Progressive convention, unseated
by the provisional National committee.
took their cases before the newly APP
pointed committee on credentials. to-
night. There was long and bitter fight
Before going into the committee rooms
G. II. Aston. representing the Florida
Negroes. emphatically denied n report
that the Southern contests had been pro-
NOTED by Taft Republicans.
The committee met at the Coliseum and
decided to hold open sessions. W. Frank
Knox, of Michigan, former Republican
state chairman, was elected chairman.
A blanket resolution was passed seating
the delegates from all states where no
contests We're reported.
James Wickegsham, delegate in Con-
gress from Alaska, and O. p Hubbard.
of Alaska. both of whom claimed to have
been regularly chosen delegates to the
Republican National convention, i'm this
city last June. but We're steam roller
ed. appeared and asked to be recognized
as delegates to the Progressive gather
ing. The committee decided to seat them
and to leave it for the convention to de-
termine, whether or not they should have
votes. There is also a question as to
whether the District of Columbia and
Hawaii should have voting voice.
The Ohio contest involving a local
fight in Cincinnati. was passed and the
committee plunged into the Southern
cases.
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QUIET RESTORED
CONTINUED from Page oneo

railroad line from Corinto to Managua
and the steamers on Lake Managua.
Some of the latter had been seized by
the revolutionists under Gen. Mena.
deposed minister of war. Mr.. Welt
eel demanded of Mena the return of
vessels his men had taken and used
as warships in the attack upon Mana
que.
The American minister reported that
foreigners concur with resident Amer
leans i'm Managua, that this action on
the part of the American naval COM
mander was the only move that could
have prevented complete anarchy and
the spread of disorder throughout
Central America.
The state department is adverse to
intervention in the fractional quarrels
of the Central American republics, but
1t is understood its position in this
case, is that the constitutional guar
antees must be respected. and that
whoever seeks to administer the gov
ernment of Nicaragua must base his
title. not upon force of arms alone,
but upon the majority of the ballots
of the people, east without duress
This policy would seem to indicate :,
purpose to give at least moral sup
port TO the Diaz government until reg
ular elections are held.
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THE PLATFORM.
Continued from Page one.)

University of Pennsylvania. Dean
Kirchway of the Law School of Column
hia University. Clifford Pinchot, Ches-
ter Rowell of California, Charles Nc
Carthy of the legislative reference bu-
reau at the University OF Wisconsin,
Medill Mccormick of Chicago. James
r.. Garfield Of Ohio ard ether close per-
sonal friends of Col Roosevelt.
1t had been announced that these
men had drafted a scholarly platform
which was a program of genuine social
and Industrial justice and which would
mark new era in this connection in
the United States.
1t required an hour and a half to
read this tentative platform and i'm
mediately a dozen members of the
committee vigorously attacked it. VIM.
Dudley Foulke of. Indiana headed the
assault. He declared the platform
should be shortened to one-quarter its
| length
Hugh r. Halbert of Minnesota called
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s--@-T---77----77s----
SAGADAHOC.
lcERnRn

Miss Nettie Clarke and Miss Laura
Miller of Cambridge, Mass, are stop
ping at oslenwood Villa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dieter of Brooklyn, N.
Y. and Mrs. Place of New York City
are at Mrs Wieiand's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy M Brown are
guests at Maplewood farm.
A party from 1lenwood Villa, con-
sisting of Harry Aston. Mrs. Ella Man.
ming, Miss Margaret Nolan of New
York. Miss Nettie Clarke and Miss
Laura Miller of Cambridge. Mass,
took an excursion TO Augusta in Mr..
Aston's new motor boat, Saturday. and
enjoyed grand good time"
BoWpoiN.
Adelbert Wheeler. who has been i'll
a long time with tuberculosis, passed
away, Friday. Two sisters. Mrs.
James Rideout of this town, and Mrs.
Ella Boucher of Durham. and two
brothers, Gideon Wheeler of Lisbon
Falls, and Alfred of this two, and
other relatives survive. The funeral
was held from his late home at P
M, Sunday. Interment in the family
lot
Mrs. Charles Dodge of Boothbay arr
rived in town, Sunday. to visit her
mother, Mrs. Nathan Adams. who Ia in
falling health
Augustus Douglas. who has been
visiting relatives in town, returned to
his home at Lisbon Falls, Sunday.
Miss Grace Whitmore Is visiting her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs Lena M.
Small. at Small Point
Mrs. Clara fitzpatrick was the guest
of relatives at Topsham. Sunday
Frank LANCE of Lisbon Falls was In
this vicinity. Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. M A. Wilson were In
this section of the town. Sunday.
Fred Curtis of Lewiston was the
guest of his uncle, George Curtis. and
family. Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Carver was the guest
OF Mrs. Dora Curtis. Sunday.
Fred Roberts was at Lewiston, FRI
day, on business.
Mrs. Martha Roberts was the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. James Ross, Fri
day at Lisbon Center.
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the platform verbose and lacking in
vitality
This platform as presented here,,'
said Mr.. Halbert does not even note
the birth of this new party. 1t seems
to me this fact should be set forth in
energetic fashion.
Furthermore. the document makes
a violent attack upon the Aldrich cur
reney plan without offering the slight
est remedy. A reasonable currency
plan. the question of the high cost o.,
living and some adequate method Of
handling the trusts We're vital points
and should be set forth above all else
Several other members of the com
mittee took a stand similar to that Of
Mr.. Halbert and various planks were
torn apart and deridcd
1t was then announced that the COM
n1ittee would be engaged in revising
the platform until Wednesday morn
ing before it would be in shape for
submission 10 the convention.
The committee heard everyone, who
appeared with an idea, until nearly
midnight
Miss Jane Adams of Hull House
was among those who appeared. She
lifted her voice on behalf of the Ne
groes and asked that the new party
stop. look and listen before dis
frapchising in their convention the
Negroes OF the South
Planks We're prepared on civil SER
vice reform.
After the executive session had been
IN progress for an hour the chairman.
Mr.. Lewis said no definite report
would be made. tonight, and that the
committee would meet again, tamor-
row.
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CAPITAL JbTTINes.

Mondays advices from the Nicara-
guam revolution report the government
forces defeated at Tipatapa near
Managua. Leon probably will be de-
clared in state of siege because of
the release of a large number of po-
litical prisoners.
President Taft, Monday, accepted the
resignation of Federal Judge Hanford,
of Seattle, rendered while Judge Han
ford's conduct on the bench was be-
ing Investigated by a Congressional
committee. The committee advised ac-
ceptance of the resignation and the
dropping of the impeachment pro-
ceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-06

action in the Florida and Mississippi
cases subsequently, taken by the Ma
tional committee.
During the day he saw but few call
ers. He met Rep James w. Graham of
Illinois, who was introduced by Cotter
Bride of Washington. d. c., a close
friend of VIM. ]. Bryan. Mr. Bride said
as he left the Governors cottage he re-
ceived letter recently from Mrs Bryan,
in which she wrote Mr.. Bryan would
do his part to make sure the election OF
Mr.. Wilson and Marshall"
Mr.. Bride also confirmed earlier re-
ports that Mr.. Bryan would probably
follow the schedule of Col. Roosevelt on
the stump.
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-
EAGLES GRAND AERRIE
Opens National Convention, Monday
Evening, at Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland, Aug. 5.-The national
convention of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles first formally opened, tonight,
the Grand Aerie holding a session at
the local club house of the order. Past
Grand Worthy President Hy G. Davis
presided. Among the speakers were
Rep. James NJ. Cox of Ohio. Grand
President +. f. Herring of South Bend,
Ind, and Theodore E. Bell of Cali
fornia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-06
WEST GARDNER.

SPEARS CORNER Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Creed of vinalhaven are
guests of Mrs. Susan Littlefeld
G. B. Moody of Pittston was a caller
the the Corner. Sunday
Miss Sophie Linnett entertained a
party of young friends, Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. C. Cole were
guests of MIR. and Mrs. A. d Cole, last
week.
Alton Week left. last week. for York.
Harvey McCaslin left, Sunday. for
Lewiston. where he has secured en-
ployment.
Frank Kelly of Gardiner made bus
mess trip to the Corner, Saturday. 5s
Ray Ware and c. G. Small are on a
visit in Boston.
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mons request for vote on the meas
ure Friday; but the plan failed be-
cause of the demur of other members
that appropriation measures and the
Panama canal bill be given the right
of way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-06

Washington, Aug. Representative
Hobson's plan for the creation of a
council of national defence was side
tracked for this session, today, when
Chairman Hay OF the military aairs
committee had it stricken from the
House calendar.
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ed their intention of making a fight.
Minority Leader Mann asked that ac-
ton by tho House be deferred and five
days he granted to the minority mem
bcis OF tine committee to file a dissent
ing report The consent then was given.
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In the Senate.

Washington, Aug. 5.-No action will
be taken by. the Senate at this session
on the omnibus claims bill carrying
over $4,000 in old Civil War claims
against the government, The $S50,000
French claims, rejected by the Houst.
when it passed the omnibus bill, will
be offered as an amendment when the
measure comes up in the Senate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-06

Washington, Aug 5.-A complete
failure to bring about an agreement
between the House and Senate on the
annual pension appropriation bill was
reported, today, by Chairman MeCum-
Der of the Senate conference commit
tee The two houses remained dead
locked over the 18th district pension
agencies. which the House insist must
be discontinued.
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2:15 TRoT- PRELIMINARY NO. .2-PRo-
FIsSSloNAI. DRIVERS STAKE IN
3-PURSE S56f2.
Queen Worthy. b m. (Murphyl ......1 1
Ruth McGregor, CHI m, tMcDonald) % 2
Ernest AXtell. $. GIalD ...........3 4
Annie Kelil, m, 0Carpenterl .......5 ;
DR. Mack, < &, tNickois) .......,......4 6
Dave Halle, h S, tShank) ...-........6 5
Moko billiard. b z, Patterson ........ dis
Time. 2:l1I: 2:0aA.
MATRON STAKE FOR FOALS OF 1909
TROTTING DIYISiON-2 IN g.
purse not definitely known but esti-
mated at S10000l.
Bady McGregor. c. (Andrews) ~..1
Junior Watts, b c. (Geers) ....-.....2 2
Adlon. CHI c. tDickerson) ............3 3
Graham Bellin. b c, Gamesl $1,000. dis
Time, 2;16; 2:0S.
2;05 PACE-2 IN s-PURSE 1920
Peter II. br s. lNalentlne) .........1 2 l
Branham Baughman. br S. (Cox)..2 l 2
Times 2;05: 2:l5a; 2;0S %
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Washington, Aug. 5.-The cotton
tariG bill was reported to the senate
adversely. today, by Chairman Penrose
of the finance committee. Senator sim
mons. Democratic tariff leader, asked
that the bill be set for vote, next
Friday, Aug. O.
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CANNON GIVES LIE.
tcontInuea from Page one.l

true" shouted Mr.. Cannon. bringing his
fist down on his deck
For . moment the situation was tense.
but ME- Burnett waved the matter aside,
The hIn stricken. from the calendar
by the objection of Rep. Bartholdt, Re-
publican, after Rep. Roddenbery Of
Georgia had upbraided members of the
rules committee. who. he charged. Were
blocking immigration legislation.
IRON AND STEEL REVISION.
Continued from Page One.)
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Washington, Aug 5.-Senator La
Toilette, today, by resolution proposed
a radical change in the method of
amending the constitution of the Unit
ed States. BY its terms majority
of the two houses Of Congress would
have authority to propose constitution
al amendment or il might be proposed
ON the petition of 10 states acting
through their legislatures or through
popular vote.
At present the ratification tof an
amendment is required by three-fourths
Of the states acting through their Legs
latures. The La Toilette plan would re-
quire approval by a majority of tho
electors in a majority of the states." but
would require also the approval of "a
majority of all electors voting upon the
question.