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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Ayers He Will Stand by Principles
OF the Party and Predicts Future
Victory--''A Fight for Our Coun=
try,' Declares the Colonel.
Clifford Pnchot and Albert J. Beverage Speak at
Farewell BANQUET Given at New York.

kent the faith wherever and to the
extent that power has been given us.
We have striVen to make good every
promise of The covenant with the peo-
pie which our platform represents.
There IS no principle to which we have
not str.Ven To live up in spirit and in
letter aike. We have SO driven our
principles home that each Of the old
parties in place after place has been
obliged to pay at least lip loyalty to
Them.
Col. Roosevelt predicted that the
Progressive party would never go back
AID ne declared. Il warn our oppo-
ncnts hat the fight has only just be-
CUR. Whatever may betide in the flu
ture, of one thing the disciples Of an
easy oppertnnism may rest assured-I
u i'll never abandon the principles to
which we progressives have pledged
ourselves and | viii never abandon the
men ard women who drew around me
to battle for these principles They
and stand with our faces toward the
morning, we will never be sundered
frcm one another: and we will never
yield the ground we have taken, or
Hlnch rom the light to Which We ere
nlcdgee."
Col Roosevelt in the course Of his
address lauded the candidates Of his
party in various states. mentioning
Judge Learned Hand and Judge Sea-
hurry. nominees for Chief Judge and
Associate Judge Of the Court of APP
peals in New York; Everett Colby. for
Governor i'll New Jersey; Charles
Sumner Bird for Governor of Massa-
ehuset,s. and the party's nominees for
municipal offices in New York and
Louisville, as We'll as the Progressive
party candidates for Congress in
Maryland, w. Virginia and elsewhere.
The men | have named-Hand, Sea-
bury, Bird said Col Roosevelt,
have embodied in their deeds the
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
A GRAND CIRCUIT
RACE FOR HEATS
AND UNFINISHED,

Columbus, Ohio, Oct, Eight heats
of the 2.eS trot on todays racing pro-
gram did not settle the race. which be-
comes the longest of this Grand Cir
cult season. Derby Boy and Dens-
mere will trot ninth, tomorrow, to
determine the winner. EtaWah the g.
year-old colt Of the Geers stable. was
tho favorite. He lost the first two
heats. won the next two and made q
break rear tie finish Of the ffth.
Prior to the start of the sixth heat
he was withdrawn ON account If lame
ness.
douglass MeGreeor. who took the
first Two heats, was not up to a long
struggle, bat managed To remain in
until the seventh. when he was too
weary 10 avoid being distaaeed Der
by Boy prolonged the race by WIN
ming tie eighth heat after Densmere
had taken Two of the three previous
ones. There WAS no resumption Of the
Buckeye stake, five heats IF which
We're contested, Thursday Il was dis
covered that Peter Mccormick had no
right Is start IN the nth neat, as he
did not stand as money winner af-
er the fourth one. Consequently he
was disqualified and the faee awarded
to Lady Grattar Fan Patch. Tommy
Horn, Saster, Nata Primo and Harry
j. were the other money winners,
the stake being divided six ways.
Doctor Thorne and 2lorine fought a
see-saw in the 2.16 trot and the for
mer .allying in the fifth heat. after
Morine had passed him a few lengths
from the finish and winning by neck.
The victor was the first choice Bra
den Direct and Margot Hal, favorites
for the champion stake and the 2ts
class pace, won in straight heats with
out much opposition. The track was
in good condition, but the weather was
cool and cloudy The meeting will be
finished, tomorrow. Summaries:
EOS TRoT-2 IN 5-PURsE 1920 Gun
FINISHED.
Derby Boy, b g, by
Nrval tMeCarthy) - I 8 3l2
Densmore. h. by Wy
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
RENOVATION OF new HAVEN
ROAD STARTED IN EARNEST.
Steps Taken to Comply with Recommends
tons of Interstate Commerce Commits
siOn==NeW Haven and B. &M. Mat
ters to Be Taken Up First.

New York, Oct. 3.-Further steps to
comply with the recent recommends
tions of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission regarding the physical and
other needs of the New York, New
Haven * Hartford Railroad We're TAX
en- by the directors of the road here,
today. Resolutions We're adopted, pro-
viding for the appointment of six
spccial committees, which ale TO in
vestigate every phase of the situation
touched upon in the commissions re-
port, of June 20 last, in which the IL
nancial and operating managements
Of the New Haven system were Sc
verely criticized.
At the conclusion of today's meet
ing President Howard Elliott made
public the reply formulated by the di-
rectors to the commissions report.
The reply sets forth the steps al
ready taken by the New Haven to con-
form with the commissions recon-
mendations. 1t instances the selection
of Mr. Elliott as chief executive to
help work out new plans of manage
mont which have been under consider
alton since the commissions report
| was made public and which, the state
ment. SAYS, were being considered "fol
seine time before the investigation
made by the commission and the pro
vision already made for separate pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

idents and staffs for the Boston &
Maine, New York, ontario & West
ern. AS soon as the bylaws of the
New Haven road are changed there
will he separate president and staff
for that road" it is added.
The plans considered. it is explain
ed, were intended to provide "a new
form OF mana cement that could give
closer supervision To the details of
the business
TIE directors also have occupied
themselves in considering the finan-
cial, corporate and physical condi-
tion eff tie properties for which they
are trustees"
Some action along lines similar TO
that taken in the cases of the Bos-
ton & Maine and Ontario & Western,
it is stated viii be taken as rapidly
as practicable in regard to the trolley
lines and the steamer lines. but the
directors feel that New Haven and
Boston & Maine matters should re-
ceive attention first
The reply continues In addition
to taking these steps, action has been
taken about reducing the size of the
operating divisions on the New Haven
| read so as TO make certain that SUI
perintendents are not overburdened
and therefore unable to give thorougf
| Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

New York oct. 3.-On his return
from his South American trip. Colonel
, Roosevelt tonight told the Progress
sives gathered to honor him on the
eve of his departure, his lest endeav
ors would be extended toward the up
binding of the party. The party is
solid, he declared, and he added that
Il was the firm determination of the
rank and file as well as the leaders. To
preserve its political entity. its solid
arity and integrity. Speaking Of the
work he had mapped out for himself
on his return, Gel. Roosevelt said that
we shall enter undaunted as a ma
tional party on another rational cam
naign."
The colonel said that he would never
rest content until every single prnei-
pie enuneiated by the Progressive
party IS put into practical operation
by the ration.
at is emphatieally a fight for our
country he declared. Il world con-
tinua - fight even Il l stood entirely
alone"
col. Roosevelt besan his speech by
saying that he wanted 10 take this
means Il saying a word to all men and
women Of the Progressive party. AL
his life. he said. he had been engaged
in work thai eliminated in the last Is
months. and of all his political life it
was the last Is months to which he
looked isttik with the rlost satisfaction
This WIS his compliment to the men
ard EgGtaen who have worked with
him IN the organization and first CAM
na.gn of the party. which he termed
movement for social and Industrial
Justice to be achieved in a spirit of
bIothefiy good will and OF the broadcast
social consciousness
II believe that all of us who have
worked in this movement nave gained
thereby the inestimable advantage of
finer ard higher outlook on life lie
continued: Moreover, friends, we have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Greatest Reductive Bill on Tariff
Since 1894 Becomes Law Prompt
ly at 9 O'clock, Friday Night
Customs Collectors Notified.
Two Golden Pens Used by President Are Given 10
Senator Simmons and Rep. Underwood.

Washington, Oct. Surrounded By
the leaders of a united Democracy.
President Wilson signed the Under
wood Simmons tariff bill, at 500
O'clock, tonight. at the White House
simultaneously kilograms were sent TO
customs collectors throughout the
country by the treasury department
putting into actual operation the first
Democratic revision since 1894.
A happy group of Legislators, MEN,
bers of the cabinet and friends, en-
circled the President as he smilngly
sat down and slowly affixed his sig
nature with two gold pens. He pre-
sented to Representative Underwood
the pen that had written the word
Woodrow and the one which had
completed his name to Senator Sim
mons. both of whom bowed their APP
probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

In impressive silence, the President
rose and delivered in easy, natural
tones, an extemporaneous speech that
brought prolonged applause.
Long Journey Accomplished.
The President declared that the jour-
ney of legislative accomplishment had
only been partly completed; that a
great service had been done for the
rank and file of the country, but that
the second step in the emancipation
of business was currency reform. He
earnestly called upon his colleagues
to Go the rest of the journey" with
fresh impulse
Gentlemen I feel very peculiar
pleasure" said the President, lin what
have just done by way of taking
part in the completion of a great piece
business 1t is a pleasure which is very
hard to express in words which are
adequate to express the feeling; be-
cause the feeling that I have is that
we have done the rank and file of the
people of this country a great service.
1t is hard to speak of these things
without seeming to go off into CAM
paign eloquence, bur that is not my
feeling. 1t is one very profound, a
feeling of profound gratitude that
working with the splendid men who
have carried this thing through with
studious attention and doing justice
all round I should have had part in
serving the people of this country as
we have been striving to serve them
ever since / can remember.
Presidents Ideal Since Boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Closing Day of Racing at Brock
observation-disclosures Meet.

Broekton Mass, Oct. 3.-The clos
ing day of the racing at the Brock
ton fair was marked by an interesting
struggle in the 2.09 pace, which was
carried over from yesterdays card.
Miss Deforest driven by Burke re-
peated her performance of yesterday,
by winning the first heat, but the
Midget driven by Martin proved too
strong a rival and won the next three
heats and race making the heat In
2.l0la. Balalla driven by A. S. Pratt
had little difficulty in the 20 trot win
ming handily in straight heats. The
summary:
2.09 pace, purse $5oO-The Midget,
b m (Martin) won. second, third ana
fourth heats and race; Miss Deforest,
b m, second, Ad F., b h (DorD third,
Rouse's Point Boy, (Bernier) fourth.
Best time 2.10l3.
229 trot, purse $500-Balana. b m
(Pratt), won first, second and third
heats and race; Evan Williams, b g,
(BartletD second, Van Dyke, s,
(F'ay) third; Mainstep. blk m, War
mani fourth. Best time 2.17h.
2.21 pace, purse S500-Trovas, b 6,
(Egans) won second, third and fonrtn
heats and race; Teddy Bingen (Street)
second; Col. Patch, br s. 6Titer) third ;
I Halle Ross, 70 m, (Fay) fourth. Besl
, time 2.1S1a.
2.21 trot, purse s5o0-Floral Ma, bI
I m, (Tolmam won third, fourth ant
fifth heats and race; Aqua Rose. b N
! (Dawson) second; Peach Blossom, hl
m. (SeannelD third; Bignonia, b N
(Hyde) fourth. Rest time 2.15A.
2.15 pace, purse $500-Don Cecilian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Mayor Kline Ayers
Loyalty to. Giants
=-Invites Phila Mayor.

New York, Oct 3.--Mayor Kline, today,
wrote to Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg of
Philadelphia as follows:
MY Dear Mayor: On Tuesday next.
Oct. 7. the Giants are going to wipe up
the Polo grounds with the so-called Ath-
letcs of your city. 1t will give me great
pleasure to have you present on that oc-
casion as my guest. Please let me know
as early as possible if you can come and
If so, where l can meet you not later
than | O'Clock to go to the bali grounds.
with high regard,
every truly yours,
(Signed) "A. l.. KLINE,
Mayor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Herman OeIrich Cleared Of
haiCCharge by Affidavit.
Singleton Girl Changes Mind
And Says Broken Glass Cause.
Feloaious Assault Charge Will Be
0ropped-.Third Person Mystery.

New York. Oct. 3.-Lucille Singleton
changed her mind. today. about her
charge Of stabbing. against Herman
oelrichs. millionaire student at c.
umbia Law School, who met with an
accident while the two were riding in
an automobile. Tuesday night, along
Broadway. She declared in an affi-
davit that her injuries were caused b.
points Of glass of the windshield,
through which she was thrown.
1t was through the efforts of the dis
trict attorneys office that the mys-
cry has been cleared up to some ex-
tent. James O'Malley, an assistant
prosecutor questioned Miss Singleton
as she sat propped against pillows in
bed at her apartments. She broke
down finally and cried, declaring she
wanted to tell the truth.
Mr.. o,Malley obtained the affidavit
generating Celrichs and the felonious
assault charge on which there is t.
be a hearing, next Tuesday, is expect
ed to. be dropped. Meanwhile, il is an
ncunced, The district attorneys Office
will eHdeavor to learn Miss Singleton :
motive for accusing Oelrichs and what
pr mpted her, today to make the
sworn statement.
Dean Stone Of the Law school said
action n Oelriehs case by the univer-
sity authorities would be deferred un-
til after the court hearing.
1t WAS not disclosed, today, who
was the third person in the machine
with 0eirichs and Miss Singleton. The
girl in her statement diselaimed
knowledge Of this persons identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
MacFarland=Br
Wedding Mystiiies
N. Y. Authorities.

New York, Oct. 3.-How Allison NJ.
MacFarland, married to Florence
Bromley in Niagara Falls, last
Wednesday, happened to be at liberty
puzzled the local authorities, today
MacFarland was sentenced, on Nov
IS. f913-less than IL months ago-to
serve Is months in the federal prison
ut Atlanta for counterfeiting.
The endearing letters sent to Mac
Farland by the Bromley girl came near
sending him to the electric chair
These letters, more than 100 in num-
Der We're found among his possessions
after his wife died of drinking poison
and furnished detectives with what
they charged was a motive for Mac
lands wanting to do away with his
wife. Mrs. MarFarland was a frequent
sufferer from insomnia and took
opiates. The poison which killed her
was in a bottle placed in closet where
she usually kept the opiates.
mcfarland went to trial in Newark.
n. j., was convicted and sentenced
to die. A higher court order a new
trial. AT the second trial Miss Brom-
ley testified in his defence, admitted
authorship of the letters and sustained
his contention that he merely wanted
to divorce his wife. not to kill her.
When MacFarland was acquitted,
he went direct to the City hall in
Newark in quest of marriage license
to wed Miss Bromley The clerk denied
it to him. Then MacFarland came to
New York and soon after was arrest
ed as a eounterfeiter. He explained
that he had passed away the tedious
hours in his cell making impressions
of coins with a view to manufacturing
trinkets. He pleaded guilty. however,
and Miss Bromley denounced him,
saying she was through with him for
ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

Portland, Me-, Oct '9.-Over a thou
sand dollars worth of women's gar
ments, hats, jewelry, cameras and 9TH
er articles were found by the police,
tonight, in the room of Winifred May
TIerndon, a young woman employed
as a waitress in local hotel. She is
accused Of having stolen them from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
PeIIsy Sawyer onStsnd for
q II Hours, Friday.
Withsiands Ordeal Of GrueIIing
Examination by Attorney.
Thought Case Will Go to Jury by
Saturday noon..Testimony.

Auburn. Me, Oct. 3.-tspeciaD.-
Perley S. Sawyer, being tried in the
Alfred Monahan by poisoning passed
Az hours. today, before a gruelling fire
of cross-questioning by Attorney Cen
eral Wilson. Two witnesses were call
ed in rebuttal They were Sheriff Stew
ems and DR.. Haskell
An evening session was held. from
80 until p. NJ. 1t is thought that the
ease will go 10 the jury by noon, Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
1900 Attend Maine
Music Festival at
Bangor, onFriday

Bangor, Me, Oct Fifteen hundred
people attended the Maine Music Festi-
val, tonight, when the Manzona Requiem
by Verdi was sung, with Robert a. Beat
ty, eontralto, Mildren Faas, soprano,
Max Salzinger baritone, and George Har-
ris, tenor, as soloists. The great WORK
was sung in impressive style with ample
chorus and fine orchestral effect.
At the afternoon concert about 1905
people heard am orchestral concert with
Madame Cornelia Rider ossart pianiste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Portland Shoplifter's Room Dis
closes Over $1,000 Worth OF Goods.

Portland retail stores. There were
three gold watches in the lot and three
cameras.
The girl came here from Farming
ton and this is the first time that she
has been suspected of wrong doing.
That she was seen wearing valua-
bic hat that had been missed from a
local department store, led to the
search OF her room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Oct. 3.-The coast storm
remains central off the southern coast
of New England 1t has been attended
by strong south to west winds on the
Middle Atlantic coast and during Thurs
day night it caused local rains in the
Middle Atlantic states and northern New
England Moderate temperatures con-
tinue through the Eastern states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

The revenue cutter Acushnet arrived
at Vineyard Haven. Friday afternoon,
towing the schooner Il. Bowers of Bos-
ton, which had been ashore on Shovel
full shoal. The Bowers had a hole
punched in her hull by an anchor and
is leaking badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
A Worlds Record.

Lexington, Ky. Oct. 3.-The world s
record for 2-year- trotting geldings
was lowered, today. at "a breeders
meeting. when Judge Jones. driven by
II. NJ. Clilids, trotted a mile in 2I2A.
The last quarter was done in S11s
seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington. Oct Forecast for
northern New England Fair Saturday
and sunday; moderate north winds.
Southern New England and eastern New
York: Fair, saturday and Sunday.
warmer, sunday; brisk north winds, di-
minishng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Oct s-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair. saturday and Sun
day. somewhat warmer sunday; moder-
ate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

b g, CHyde) won second, third and
fourth heats and race; Matte March.
b m, Thompson, second; Ethel s., eh
m (Fox) third; Betty Deem, CHI IN,
tSlayton), fourth. Best time 2.14&.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
Trial Opens.

When the trial of Sawyer was re-
sumed. on Friday morning, f. A. Mo-
rey, attorney for the defense, asked
that Arthur Dussault be recalled to
the stand. 1t was explained by At
torney Hines that Mr.. Dussault had
not then arrived at the court house
Or. +. S. Cummings was recalled.
In answer to Attorney Hines ques-
ton he said that considering the
symptoms seen at the time of KEEL
ley's death and of what he had heard
since then. he was sure that death was
caused by hydro cyanie poisoning
caused from taking potassium cyanide
Kelley Had Been a Trusty.
r. NJ. Choate. deputy marshal of Au-
susta, testified that he knew Kelley.
Were YOU the turnkey at the jail
when you We're acquainted with him.
asked the defense. Yes.
Was Kelley confined in the Jail? lie
was used as trusty
Did you not send him many times
to get drugs from a drug store in Au-
gusta? | did several times.
Would he bring The drugs to the
jail? Yes sir.
The witness WAS then turned over to
Attorney General Wilson for cross -ex-
animation. who asked, Was nc confin-
ed for intoxioation at that time? Yes.
Did you know Sawyer? Yes.
Where did you see him? Usually ON
the street.
Did you know that he was employed
at the insane asylum? Not to M
knowledge.
S. C. Ballard of Augusta, shoe
dealer said that he had been acquaint-
ed with Sawyer nearly all his life.
Do you know his reputation as be-
ing a respectable, peaceable citizen? he
was asked. Yes.
Was his reputation good or bad?
Good.
Attorney General Wilson cross-ex-
amined the witness.
How long ago did you last see Per-
ley Sawyer? | don't think I've seen
him for a year.
Mrs. Brussutt, formerly Miss Mary
Mayo of Augusta, testified that she
was in Lewiston in February and N
April. After Kelley came to Lewis
ton she saw him on the street.
How long before he took poison was
this? / don't know.
Attorney General Wilson then ask
ed that the question be stricken out
and Attorney Morey withdrew the
question.
Previous to his coming here did you
know him in Augusta? Yes.
Kelley Put Poison in Whskey.
An objection made by Attorney Cen
eral Wilson called an explanation
from Mr. Morey, who said: I'VE claim
Continued on Page Seven)
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7-2O-4

1Oc Cigar. Thirty-nine Years continue
ous increased sales tells its own story.
Factory, Manchester, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
BASEBALL RESULTS,
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Boston--Boston 2; Wash. 0.
First game. Wash If; Boston 3.
Second game.
At Philadciphia-Phila 10; N. Y.
10. First game. New York 2;
Phila. I. Second game. Six IN
nings. Darkness.
Rain at Detroit and Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Boston-Boston 8; Brooklyn I.
First game. Boston Z; Brook. 6.
Second game. Eight innings.
At New York-N. Y. Is: Phila. 8.
First game. New York 4; PhiIa.
q. Second game. Darkness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-04

In impressive silence, the President
rose and delivered in easy, natural
tones, an extemporaneous speech that
brought prolonged APPLAUSE
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-26
Back From the South,

EX-MayOr Louis Lachmund and wife
returned this morning from the sunny
south, where they, accompanied by
j. Pincus and Harry Hart all popular
local hop men, sojourned for the past
two weeks.
Never had a better time in my life,
nor disliked to leave a place more"
said the eX-mayor to a Journal report
er 1--WE enjoyed ourselves immense
ly; gained in weight, and, If | do say
so myself return with far more am
icable disposition. The only regret |
have is that when I got Off the train
in Salem that | was not going south" A"
The cX-mayor is the perfect picture
of health and the old snap and ginger
is still evident in his speech. Mrs
Lachmund gained about five pounds
on the enjoyable trip, and the remand
cr Of the party are well and happy.