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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
ONE ON GARDNER.

Sanford. Me. Aug. lin a 40
minute speech. Aaron C. Cole of Eliot,
Republican candidate for State sena-
tor in York county, numerically fay
ed Senator Obadiah Gardeners public
record. He charged him with having
played politics constantly throughout
his term, as master of the State
Grange, having for his purpose the
object of becoming the Democratic
candidate for Governor at such times
as the Grange should decide to dis
pense with his services.
In the course of his speech, Mr..
Cole said that Senator Chas. +. John
son was being smothered at WASH
ington by the Democratic leaders for
the purpose of advertising Gardner
for political purposes and advertising
him as the Grange candidate and
Grange senator.
Mr.. Cole and Hon. William T,
Haines. candidate for Governor. We're
the chief speakers at the opening
rally of the Republican campaign in
this town. The meeting was held in
Town hall and between 900 and 400
persons were present. The meeting
marked the close of a two-days tour
of York county by Candidate Haines.
Mr.. Cole was the first speaker. In
opening his remarks he said there
had been reports of a political fraud
in York county. but that a glance
about the hall showed to him that
the Republicans of Sanford had not
been nipped by it. He desired To dis
euss the issues of the campaign. but
first wished to pay his respects 10
CONTINUED on page 12.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE pension
bureau, today, faces the greatest
financial crisis in it's history as the
result of the lack of funds TO pay
pensioners. The San Francisco agen-
cy has a balance of exactly seven
cents and Detroit only four cents.
Reports from all the agencies received
at the bureau tell the same story of
no money for the veterans and their
dependents on the nations pension
list.
This condition is due to the delay of
Congress in passing the pension APP
preparation bill. The extension of the
old Appropriation bill for 15-day
period so that 1-24 of last years APP
preparation might be used to pay less
than half of the $15,000,0 900 due on
Aug. / has left 100000 pensioners UNI
paid at Indianapolis, Knoxville, Lou
isville, New York, Philadelphia and
Topeka There is no hope for them
until Congress acts.
Acting Pension Agent Fountain at
New York, reported. today, to Com
missioner Davenport that the condi-
tions are very serious as many of the
army and navy pensioners are desti-
tute and that ''the withhold of their
pension money is almost criminal"
The funds available, today, are but
$7.79 at Philadelphia. $97 at Louisville.
where 100000 is due; ss7 at New
York city; not cent at Concord, N.
H.: at Indianapolis only enough to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
VICE CONSUL SHOT
William Bruce MacMaster
Killed While Hunting.
Circumstances Surrounding His
Death Are Suspicious.
Two Years Ago MacMaster's Killed
A colombian--May Be Revenge.

1 Washington, Aug 14.-William Bruce
lMacMaster, American vice consul at
HCartagena, Colombia, has been shot
u and killed. Dispatches to the state de-
apartment, today. reporting his death
{do not say If ii was an accident or a
Jmurderous assault. An investigation is
}being made.
IL Mr.. MaeMaster was killed, last sun
jday while hunting. according to the
dreport TO the state department, which
dcame from American Consul Kemper
lat Cartagena. but the suspicion of of
Ilfeials here is excited as to the cause
,Ipf his death.
III About two years ago. because he had
BILLED native in self defense. Mac
MASTER was attacked by several Co
bomDians and dangerously wounded
HE vas arrested on tile charge of mur-
tder and though acquitted by i lower
Ecourts was found guilty and sentene-
ied TO imprisonment by an appellate
Tribunal.
The United states government inter-
vened and secured a new trial which
resulted in his acquittal in June 1910.
Nbut he had ever since been fearful of
Further violence.
MIR. Manchester was born in Colom-
Il bia of American parents. in 1875.
Confirmation of the violent death
/ of Vice Consul MeMasters came to the
state department, later in the day,
/ from the American legation at Bogota.
u Iceland Harrison. the charge report
ed that Mr. McMasters was Killed by
| p gunshot wound while hunting near
|cartagena. The charge adds that the
Focal authorities are conducting
careful investigation.
1t was said at the state department
that the report of the government in-
INestigation must be awaited before
he department takes any action in the
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Elena Wins Astor Cup Race
After Hard Struggle Over the
COurse--Birthday OfNeWAstOr.

Newport. r. l.. Aug. 1.-THE 14th
birthday of a new John Jacob Astor,
was won off here, today after most
exciting contest by the schooner Ele-
ma. owned by Morton F. Plant of
New London and sailed by William
Dennis of Greenport l.. l., and the
sloop Istalena, owned and sailed by
G.. NJ. Pynchon of New oYrk. The
G. M. Pynehon of New York. The
linta. while the Istalena's margin was
five seconds.
The race was sailed in a moderate
southwest breeze over the familiar
Block Island course of 371a miles and
the struggle between the leaders of
the two divisions was exceedingly
close after the first 20 miles.
There were FIVE starters in the
sehooners and nine in the sloop classes.
But one in each division did not I'm
ish.
Al Newport society afioat and ashore
witnessed the race. and the birth of
the Astor baby was flashed to the
fleet by wireless by way of the Corsair.
The Boston yachts were left far
astern in the race. today, for the
schooner Princess without her club
topsail was towed out to the start
and then was 10 minutes late. She
withdrew after the first 10 miles had
been sailed. The Boston sloops Shimna
and Dorello III We're unfortunate in
their starts and were scarcely factors
in the contest after the first five miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
GRAND CIRCUIT HAS II
HEATS, IS BETTER THAN 2.IO.
Knight Onward Whips Joe Patchen II for
$4,000 Fort Erie Stake-=DOrsh Medium
Wins $4,000 Dominion of Canada
Stake==Macey Also Lands.

Buffalo. n. Y, Aug. l4.-History was
made, today. at the second days
meeting of the Grand Circuit stars at
The Fort Erie track, when the sena-
tional unbeaten PAGER Joe Patchen IL
went down To defeat in the Fort Erie
Stake, purse $4,000, for 212 PAGERS.
The horse to take the measure of the
son of Joe Patehen was Knight On
wardo. owned by ]. f. Gray of To-
ronto, Ont, and driven by Nat Ray.
the former steeplechase Jockey.
Joe Patchen sold hot favorite in
the pools and had no trouble in dis
posing of the field in the first heat,
covering the mile in 2.o4h.
In the second heat Patchen went to
bad break at the start, but Fleming
had the stallion pacing smoothly at
the quarter pole. Fleming made a
beautiful drive to overhaul Knight
Onwardo, but was beaten a neck. Joe
Patehen paced the three-quarters in
1.s0%.
In the third heat Joe got away in
front, followed BY Knight Onwardo
and Grand Opera. At the three
quarters Joe went into the air and
Raw crossed the wire with plenty to
spare. In the final heat Joe Patchen
again broke at the three-quarter pole,
Knight Onwardo taking the heat and
race.
The Dominion of Canada Stake for
9.17 trotters was a lengthy affair. six
heats being trotted to get winner.
Ed Geers with Dorsich Medic. won the
race, taking the second, fourth and
sixth heats. Annie Kohl, favorite IN
the pool betting. got second money.
Walter Cox, who drove the mare,
was fined 5000 by the judges, after
winning the third heat in 2o7la. 'fhe
Judges held that Cox did not try IN
the first heat. which was won by
Queen Worthy, the NJ. and M. Stake
winner. who was then drawn, owing
to lameness. The judges later an
nounced they would recommend to
the National Trotting Association
that the fine be RENTED. Cox claimed
Annie Kohl broke at the bend of the
stretch and his statement was cor
roborated by other drivers in the
race. The judges gave Cox the benefit
of the doubt, holding that the field
could not be seen clearly, owing to
the sun.
Denver Jay. second choice in the
betting. won the 2.14 class pace in
straight heats. Cheney, the Texas
mare. driven by Fleming, won the
'2.f0 class trot. after losing the first
heat to Gordon Todd. In the final
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

Interest centered In the struggle be-
tween the three big schooners and the
three s7-foot sloops. There was mod
crate Southwestern blowing straight into
Narragansett baY against an ebb tide
at 10 A. M. and the regatta committee
decided on the Block Island course. over
whic-s a majority OF these contests have
been sailed. So the letter A fiuttered
from the Diana, which took the place of
the Nourmahal as judges boat for the
first time in the history of the Astor
cup race. The Elena held back and al
lowed the Irolita and Enchantress to get
fairly good lead and then taking ad-
vantage of the 2-minute handicap rule.
pushed over the line about So seconds
after the signal.
All the yachts headed immediately for
the Narragansett shore. along which so
many Astor cup racers have found ia
yorable slants of wind.
The Elena established herself in the
lead, at noon, while the Istalena contin-
ued to hold her advantage throughout
the contest.
With the race apparently well in hand
the Elena broke out her spinnaker to
port and headed for West Island. Is
miles to leeward. The wind held true
and steady for half dozen miles and
then turned fckle. The Elena ran out Of
it completely and fetched up in almost
deal calm. during which the Iroiita
came up from behind and at 2 O'Clock
gcontinusG OIL Page Seven.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Knox Republicans More Encouraged Than
For Years. Senator Gardner Raped
Hard at SanfOTd--The Whir|Wind
-Four Are in York County.
IN KNOX COUNTY.

Rockland, Me, Aug. 14--When the
Democrats. q few days ago, voted to
send all of their prominent speakers
into Knox county they hoisted a dis
tress signal which the rest of the
State was not slow to recognize.
The condition of Knox county is the
worst thorn in the side of the admin
istration A few years ago it was the
only spot IN the whole State where
the Democratic party was dominant 1t
sent the only Democratic senator to
Augusta. and had the only board OF
county officials which was solfdly of
that faith. The party's majorities in
creased by leaps and bounds until the
election of two years ago when it
reached it's climax with a majority of
1858 for Frederick w. Plaisted-
The majority was in no sense trib-
ute TO the Augusta candidate. So Tar
as Knox county was concerned, it Was
largely the outcome of the rum issue
Many Republicans joined hands with
their opponents because they honestly
favored resubmission, and believed
that The Eternal Question would be
settled for good and for all if all the
voters had a chance to register their
preference.
That battle has been fought and the
world knows the outcome To those
who believed that the State was ripe
for license law, the result was a keen
They see the futility
of anothr vote on the question for
several years to come, knowing that
the vote of 1911 was the supreme test
of the license sentiment, and that it
was furthermore strengthened by the
Continued ON page I2)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
PENSION BILL PASSES SEN
ATE, CARRYING $15O,OOO,OOO
Pension Agencies to Be Abolished Jan. 81,
l9l3=-Steel Bill VetOed=-Senate Passes
Army and Cotton Bills--Agreement
Reached on Panama Canal Bill.

last one day; Columbus. 1924. and
Boston S145.
No pension in July; had to go to
poorhouse," wrote a Pensacola, Fla,
veteran in letter received by the
pension bureau, today. Other letters
told of the restitution of their writer's
The veterans are not alone in their
dilemma. Practically all the regulars
at army posts in the United States
have received no pay, since June l,
owing to delay in passing the general
deficiency bill. The regular army APP
preparation had been exhausted in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Driver Makes Disgracefu| Scene in From
Of Judges Stand aTrine's Victory
In 4-Yr.-OId Event Closes Long
MGGt--Al| Races by Heats.
CLOSING DAY OF MEET.

Shortly before six o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon, at Capital Park, Start
er Pike swung his megaphone toward
the half-hlled grandstand, spoke the
words which gave Zarrine first money
in the $4,000 trot, hesitated moment
while the spectators were rising from
their seats, then called;
Hanks great August race meet is
closed"
The announcement brought sur
prise to many, who had understood
that the racing would continue for at
least another day, but. as they filed
toward the gate, what was left of the
largest and cleanest Midway Maine
has known dissolved to framework
rolled canvas and rotting food The
last spielers and takers were offering
their wares for what they could get
and desperately beseeching aid from
every passerby.
Zarrine Again Big Winner.
The speedy Zarrine, piloted by the
youthful Macy, again drew a huge
slice Tor nef owners .WHeh she won,
in straight heats. the go trot for
four-year-olds. This is her second
big money of the meet. having been
first in the $4,000 purse. last week.
There is little to be said about
Wednesdays event-she simply out
elassed her field.
Ella Ambulater had little trouble,
under the skilful craftsmanship of Mr..
Pitman. in taking the two heats nee
essary in the EOS pace. postponed from
Tuesday.
Director Todd and Doctor Wilkes
Continued on page 12)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM
Travels Over Bangor and Vicinity
Lightning ls Vivid.

Bangor. Me, Aug. ia severe eiec-
tricai storm. the first experienced here
since early summer prevailed In Ban
gor and vicinity from $50 to $50, to-
night. The lightning was very vivid.
and accompanied by heavy rain. No
serious damage is reported in the city.
but fires were set by the lightning In
several of the surrounding towns, four
being visible at one time. The tele-
phone service is badly interrupted be-
tween Bangor and the adjoining towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
For Johnson Jeanette TO-
Round Bout, Sept. rs.
Johnson Guaranteed $4,000
With a Percentage Privilege.
Forfelts Are Posied--Jeannsiis HAS
Already Signed Papers.

Chicago. Aug. 14.-Jack Johnson.
today. signed articles to fight Joe
Jeanette 10 rounds, Sept 20, before
the st. Nicholas Athletic Club of
New York. Jess McMahon, who made
the match. guaranteed johnson SIS
600, with a privilege of SO per cent.
on the first $4,000 receipts. johnson
is also to get half of the moving pic
ture earnings. ~
Both Johnson and Mcmahon posted
forfeits with AL Tearney of Chicago,
The referee was not named, but
Mcmahon said il probably would be
Dan Tone, the clubs offic1a1
Jeannette's signature to the articles
was obtained. several days ago. What
his share will be was not announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

The most economical housewife-one
who can pay all the necessary household
expenses on a little over s130 a week
has been brought to light through an
alimony suit in n Brooklyn court Mrs.
Irene Schroeder of Staten Island tells
In her appeal to the court how she ran
her husbands home successfully for 25
weeks on s55. That was hard enough
to do. she adds. but II was harder still
when they parted, TO have her husband
fling out at her that she was no wife Tor
a poor man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
CHINA.

WEEKS MILLS-Mildred Slater of
Belfast is visiting her sister, Mrs
Holace Crummett.
Edna Hammond is visiting her
grandmother. Mrs. Clyde Hammond
Welcome Reed is having his vaca-
ton, and Addie Merille is driving on
the mail route for him.
Mrs. Sarah Sherman has returned
from two weeks visit in her cot =
tage at the Maple Grove campmeet-
inc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
BELFAST.

The Lawn party given for the BEN
efit of the Girls Home, at the Home
grounds on Northport avenue. Tues
day afternoon, was the first public
function for the benefit of the Home,
in a years. 1t was very well patron
lied, and a good sum was cleared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
kiLBANE AND DUNDEE
Matched for 10 Rounds, Sept. A, in
New York City. ss'4

Cleveland, Aug. 14-Articles we're
signed here, this afternoon, foror'a
match between Johnny Kilbane, the
featherweight champion. of Cleveland
and Johnny Dundee of New York, for
10 rounds at 122 pounds, before the
ST. Nicholas Athletic Club of New
York, on the night of Sept. 4. Kilbane
win get $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

May and the war department was de-
pending on the deficiency bill for
more money.
The army bill is yet to be acted
upon i'm the Senate and will later go
to conference with the House. Mean
while some money may become avail
able from the general deficiency hill
and other measures yet to be passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
ALBION.

Frank skillin of South Boston is
visiting his father. G. A. Skillin, also
other relatives in town.
George Wilson passed Sunday with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Will
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

Overs Valley Grange win paint
its hall. Guy futile will do the work.
At this time, also. new sink and
other Improvements will be added to
the fine kitchen. This Grange is to
hold picnic the last week in August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
THE COTTON BILL
Goes by the Senate, With the Help
OF Nine Progressives.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Demo.
cratic cotton tariff bill passed the SEN
ate, today. SO TO 10. 1t carried an
amendment repeating all of the Ca
madam reciprocity act except the free
paper provision. Progressive Repub-
lican senators voting for the bill we're;
Borah, Bristow Clapp, Crawford.
Cummins. Kenyon. La Toilette. Poin-
dexter and Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
PASSED OVER VETO.
House Backs Steel Bill 173 to S.
Doubtful in the Senate.

Taft, today, vetoed the steel bill. In =
message to the Congress, the President
said he disapproved the measure be-
cause it provided for revenue only and
took no account OF protection for
Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
7-2o-4

Zoe. Cigar, Factory output now at the
BY far the largest selling brand. of Ice
Cigars In the world Factory Manehes-
ter, N. ii,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
LED DRIVER TO GATE.

And so went Frank Haydeni
With jeers and Kisses following
him, his ungovernable tongue still
babbling threats, his heels stamping
stubhornly at every step and his ell
bows wrenching futilely against the
sturdy sides of Willis Pinkham and
Officer Witham, he passed from sight
of the stands.
A moment before Starter Pike had
changed the gong to command silence,
and read from the rule book of the
National Trotting Association.
"Rule 46-Decorum."
Sec Amy owner. trainer. driver. rid
er attendant of a horse, or any other
shall use improper language to an off
Ger of the course or a judge of a race,
or starter or an officer of this associa-
ton, or an officer of an association in
membership or be guilty of any improper
conduct toward such officers or judges.
or persons serving under their orders,
such improper language or conduct hav-
ing reference to acts and things connecf-
ed with the administration of the course,
or of any race thereon, shall be punish
ed by fine not exceeding $500 or by sus-
pension or expulsion.
Frank Hayden of Lewiston" he
concluded, lis fined $50 and suspend
ed from the tracks of the National
Association until that amount is
paid!e
Hayden, who drives for the Pine
Tree Stables of Lewiston. had been
standing by the rail opposite the
judges stand. evidently anticipating
this action. The rumor was current
among the stables that Hayden had
something coming TO him" for his
Continued on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
DAMARISCOTTA.

Mrs Rama Ward of Pttsfield is in
Damariscotta visiting her friend,
Miss Julia Lailer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

heat Gordon Todd broke and was dis
tanced losing second money. SUM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
THE WEATHER
FAIR.

Washington. Aug. IA Forecast for
northern New England Fair, Thurs
day; slightly cooler in interior, Friday,
fair; light to moderate west and north
west winds. For southern New Eng
land. fair and somewhat cooler. Thurs
day. Friday. fair; moderate west to
northwest winds.
Boston Forecast.
Boston, Aug 14-Forecast: Fair and
somewhat cooler, Thursday. Friday,
fair; moderate west to northwest winds
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-04-04
CONS WORK
AT A STANDSTILL
Fourteen Thousand Carpenters
Out at Chicago.

Chicago April 2.-Building opera.
lions aggregating expenditures esti-
mated at from $50, 900, 900 to $50, OOO,-
600 are affected in Cook county by a
strike of $4,000 carpenters.
Contractors and carpenters estimat-
ed that construction work on at least
500 buildings had stopped.
The carpenters are demanding IS
cents an hour, an increase of 5 cents
an hour. The situation was given a
more serious aspect when union lead.
ers made the statement that a greater
increase would be demanded should
employers appear obstinate in grant
ing the demand made.
The Chicago downtown district
stands to he the most visibly affected.
Several skyscrapers are in course of
construction at a cost ranging from
$1,000, 900 to $4,000, 900 each.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-04-04
u.
CAN KEEP HIS GIRL BRIDE
Steele Man Arrested on Perjury
Charge Is Released,

Charging that their daughter, En-
ma, whom they say is only seventeen
years old, was spirited from them by
a use and that Guy Boggess, to whom
she was married in Steele, had per-
jured himself in securing a marriage
license, giving the girls age, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H Junge had their son-in-law
arrested. At a hearing the defendant
was dismissed and he and Mrs. Bog
CESS we're allowed to continue their
interrupted honeymoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junge declared that
they told Borgess. the girls age was
only seventeen years, while the girl
said, on the witness stand, that she
had told him she was nineteen. 1t
was also claimed that the girl had left
her home with another young man in
the neighborhood, supposedly to at
tend a dance, and that the parents had
no knowledge of the marriage until
noon the following day, when Bog
CESS brother gave them the informa-
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-04-04
LOSSES ARE
WORST on RECORD
Immense Damage in Missouri,
Illinois and Kentucky.

btA. I-F-i- l. E.- ~ o
st. Louis, April 1.-THE floods in
this section of the country, including
Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky, are
the worst or record. Property loss
has already run into the millions.
Rain has been falling throughout the
flooded district for twelve hours and
there seems to be no relief in sight.
Cairo and the drainage district above
that city are the only dry places in
that section of the country, the entire
territory north and south of that city
being covered with several feet of wa
ter.
The river at Cairo reached a stage
of SO feet, which is eight-tenths of a
foot higher than previous records. A
stage of "a feet is predicted before
the floods subside.
Large forces of men patrol the
levees constantly and everything is
being done to keep the entertainments
in good condition. Trains are still
operating out of Cairo, but in many
cases are being routed over foreign
systems.
The country about Mcclure, ILL.,, is
inundated.