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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
CANISTER KILLING.
"Moses, the Strong Arm" and Peter
McCabe Meet Sudden Death.

New York. July 10-Four gangsters In
tercepted Morris Reich, known to the
police as Moses, the Strong Arm on a
crowded East Side corner. late today
and two knife thrusts and revolver bull
let wounds in chest and back ended his
career A feud is believed to be the
cause for the murder. After the shoot
ing the assailants separated and fled
David Wolk and Jack Willis, the latter
a l6-yeareld bellboy. were later arrest
ed. charged with being members of the
gang which participated IN the muredr
Another gangster Peter McCabe, said
to be leader of the so-called Gopher
gang, was shot and killed on Staten
Island by special policeman, Thomas
Banana. The latter who Is being held
on charge of mansIaughter, claims that
he was attacked by McCabe and two
other members of the gang and shot in
if-defenCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

ton, we're the witnesses Thomas Mar
vim testified that the Home Market
Club had membership of between 500
and 1000. that it raised ST. .000 last year.
and that its object WAS TO teach the
doctrine of protection.
1t was not Il political but an economic
orga MIA ton, he said, its spear knows
no brother" Marvin declared that one
OF the clubs objects was the education
of the youth of the country in the
principles of protection. He testified
that the club had sent out in q, years
more than 100000 900 pamphlets con-
tanning protective arguments, but new
er had used "insidious or illegitimate
means to influence legislation. He said
received $500 a year for his services
and had spent much time in Washing
ton during the tendency Of the present
tariff bill. Many nlembrs of the club
who are manufacturers. he added, sub
mitted tariff arguments before the
ways and means and finance commit
tees
Senator Reed spent several hours
reading into the record letters and
kilograms between Whitman and S.
N. ID. North. The letters were writ :
ten, in 1897, when the Dingley tariff
bill was before the Senate finance
committee and North, then secretary
of the Wool Association. was acting
as clerk to the majority members.
They showed close relations between
Whitman and North, but Whitman IN
sisted that there never had been any
thing improper about Norths eonnec-
ton with the Senate committee.
81 demurred to North's going TO
Washington" he said, but | withdrew
my objection. | do not want to shrk
the responsibility. | never dreamed
that North would dissolve his connec-
ton with the association and although
he once did write me that there were
certain things, he couldn't tell me I
simply left matters to him. | had
the utmost confidence in his integrity.
| believe he was faithful to his trust
in the sub committee and / do not
believe he ever did anything that the
most exalted and high toned man
could take exception to-
Winthrop Marvin appeared with the
books of the Wool Association show
ing disbursements since he became
it's secretary, but the committee de-
cidcd to take them up, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
FASHIONED FROM WOOD AND
IRON FROM PERRY'S FLAGSHIP.
Is Gavel Presented to Sec. OF Navy Daniels
at Celebration OF Victory OF Great
Lakes Naval HerO=Will Give 1t to Son
That He May Emulate Example.

Erie, Pa, July 10.-Holding in his
hand gavel fashioned of wood and
iron taken from the Lawrence and Nj
9gara, lagships of Commodore Olive,
Hazard Perry's little fleet at the bat
tie of Put In Bay, Josephus Daniels,
secretary of the navy, this afternoon.
pledged himself to the great crowd
gathered about him on the harbor front
here to give it to his son in order that
he might the better emulate the exam
pie of the great naval hero of the lakes.
The incident came ut the close of Ii
rema rka BILE demonstration by thou
sands of enthusiastic persons assem-
bled fer what proved to be the most
important day of the Erie celebration
of the Perry victory centennial. The
crowd filled the public dock and ex
tended far back in to the city, while
scores of small craft dotted the har
ber. gathering for the naval pageant.
Mir Daniels who. earlier in the day.
had visited the rebuilt Niagara, lying
in the bay off the speakers stand.
was escorted to the public dock from
the residence of Charles H. Strong.
where he had been a luncheon guest,
by the Erie Division. Pennsylvania Ma
Val Militia, ana the Marine Banu
which had accompanied him from
Washington. He spoke of the import
ance of initiative and the value of the
example set by Lawrence, Perry and
John Paul Jones, telling the story of
Perry's achievement in crea ting his
fleet and winning his victory. There was
frequent cheering.
Secretly Daniels had just taken his
scat, when Senator Boise Penrose
arose from his place on the stand and
after arguing for 4 big navy il order
that the United States might be con-
sidered in every international circum-
stance" presented the gavel to Mr..
Daniels.
Senator Penrose declared that the
.'mallet was made of wood from the ship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Neither distance or parents who
willed otherwise could prevent the
marriage of James F. Buckley, son
of wealthy shoe manufacturer of
Brockt6n, TO Miss Helen p. Garfield,
also of Broekton. who had been sent
to San Diego, Cal. to keep her away
from young Buckley. The marriage of
Buckley and Miss Garfield came at
the conclusion of trans continental
dash made by Buckley, who wired that
he, unlike young I.ochinvar. was COM
ing out of the East and to have the
marriage licenses ready
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

| Lawrence and the handle from the Mag
ara and they are bound by iron bands
| the metal of which once formed a spike
in Perrys victorious flagship.
Mr.. Daniels hesitated as he accepted
the gift and then expressed his pleasure
| Turning impulsively to the crowd he said
with feeling:
Il will take this sift back with me to
Washington and will give it to my son,
so that he may the mere be able to APP
preciate and emulate the example of this
great hero of these lakes and of his
uncle. Ensign Worth Bagley. who gave
his life for the nag on the Cuban coast.
There was silence for an instant Then
those nearest the speaker seemed To ap-
preciate the sentiment embodied in Mr..
Daniels words and they applauded The
cheering was taken up by the crowds on
the dock and spread along the water
front and back into the streets, until IL
appeared that thousands of men and wo-
men were endorsing the words of the
secretary.
When the demonstration had subsidized,
Mr.. Daniels and his party were conducted
to the recreation pavilion, where they re-
viewed the naval parade. led by the
Yacht Anona commanded by Commodore
George r. Bliss of the Eric Yacht Club.
Mr.. Daniels called on Mrs. Harriet
GridIey. widow of Capt. Charles '. Grid
ley. who commanded the Olympia at the
battle of Manila bay, and who died soon
afterward He went with her to where
Capt. Gridley is buried and placed
wreath on his grave.
He was later entertained at he Young
Mems Christian Association and, IN the
evening. departed for Washington.
The observance of Naval day closed
with an elaborate display of fireworks on
the waterfront. Tomorrow. the sixth day
Of the Erie celebration. will be Fraternal
day. with a parade of civic societies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
TAFT AND CONDOR.
Ex-President and Former Maine MAJ
Honored by School Peace League.

Salt Lake City, Utah, July lo.-Wiiiiam
Howard Taft was elected honorary pres
ident at meeting here, today, of the
American School Peace League held In
connection with the convention OF the
National Education Association.
Among the active officers elected Were:
Pres Randall J. Condor, Cincinnati ia
Maine mani; vice Pres, David starr Jof-
dan, California; Treas, e. +. Spauldins,
Newton, Mass.
The MONDAY election by the National
Education Association of James Swain as
president and Grace NJ. Shepherd treas
urer was the first in 10 years that had
been unanimous. Retiring President Ed
ward r. Fairshild was named one of the
vice presidents
The committee on resolutions reported
in favor of national education exhibit
at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
Cases In The Law
Court At Portland.

oxford county cases were taken III
in the law court, Thursday morning, al
Portland, and the first one was In
hahitants Of Rumford VS.. n. :. Stowei
Co. IL was dismissed, settled below
The next case, S,oan VS.. Hubbard, re-
port discharged.
Cannon ct al. VS.. Libby was argued
L. NJ. Briggs of Lewiston for the de-
PENDANT and Fred r. Dyer of Canton
for plaintiff.
a contested divorce case, James w
G. Walker vs.. Nina Chinn Walker
was argued, Thursday afternoon. oy-
rhonds, Snow, Cook e Hutchinson foi
the plaintiff, and Payson Virgin ano
r.. W. Freeman for the defendant.
Inhabitants of Rumford VS.. Boston
Grocery Co. ct ais. was argued. Thurs
day afternoon also. and J. h. stevenson
of Rumford Falls argued for the plain
tiff, and 4Albert Belivcau for the de-
PENDANT.
Grover vs. the Jay NJ *. Co. was ar
gued in writing by l.. w. Blanchard OF
Rumford for the plaintiH, and f. w
Butler of Pennington for the defense.
Mr.. Blanchard also argued in writ
ing for the plaintiff in the case of Nc
I.ood applt. vs. Amero ct trustee, and
Mr.. Beliveau argued orally.
The Penobscot county cases We're
calico at 80. only two or three being
on the docket. The Piseataquis and
Sasadahoc cases were called. Thurs
day afternoon, two in the former coun-
ty and one in tho latter.
Clifford f. McGlautlin of Portland ar
sued orally for the plaintiff IN the
case of J. Wilder Hasgett, trustee i'll
bankruptcy for George G. Jones VS..
Lizzie NJ. Jones, and A. S. Litleheld Of
Eockland for the defendant. This was
argued out af order To suit the con-
Nonience OF attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
UNDESIRABLE, Ell?
Possibly Uncle Sam May Have Word
About His ConsuI's Deportation.

Nogales, Mex, July 1o.-Deportation Of
Charles l.. Montague, American consular
agent at Cananea, was recommended in
an open letter received, today, from f..
Martinez. ciey clerk of Cananea. He
asked Gov. Pesqur of Sonora to apply
Article 80 of the Mexican Constitution
providing for the expulsion of "undesir-
able foreigners.
The matter was referred. today, to the
state department at Washington through
Frederick Simich, American consular rep
resentative here.
Montague is said to have incurred the
displeasure of the state officials at Can
anea by refusing to cash draft he had
issued in his capacity as cashier of the
| Mercantile Banking Co, an American
concern. Montague declared later that
he had signed the draft under threat,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
COUNTED 1923, 19o, 500
Postage Stamps-Enormoua Number
Gone Over by Post Office Officials.

Washington, July l0.-Postoi!ice in
spectors have just completed count
ing more than 100000, 900 postage
stamps in the bureau of engraving
and printing. In exact figures the
number that passed under the hands
of the busy officers was 1928 199, sos.
The stamps have face value of $780,
f52. t2i13, and they constitute the re-
serve supply ordered sometime ago
by Postmaster General Burleson.
The inspectors descended on the
bureau without warning with the in
tention of testing thoroughly the
checking system employed betwee"
the department and the bureau. At
the expiration of eight days work the
officers discovered that the count
tailed exactly with the departments
record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Burton a. Baker. inventor of the
Baker X-Ray tube and other machines
Of that type, died at his home, on I'M
lay street. Hartford. CT, Thursday
following an illness, since last Sep
TENDER, since which time no less than
nine operations were made by scien-
lists in Philadelphia, New York and
Hartford, in a vain effort to save his
life. He was virtually a victim of
constant exposure to the X-Rays, and
despite warnings of his danger four
years ago, he had kept at his work
until he had perfected one of the very
best machines on the market. Baker
was born. Aug 10, 1870, in New Bri-
tain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
CAPITAL JoTTINGs.

Controversies over the postotfiec at
Gainesville, Ga, was settled, Thurs
day night, when the Senate confirm
ed the nomination of Mrs. II. w J..
Ham to succeed Mrs. Helen ID. Long
street, widow of the Confederate gen
eral. Senator Townsend of Michigan
has held up the confirmation of Mrs.
Ham. pending the printing of hearings
held by a subcommittee on the
failure of Mrs. Longstreet to obtain
disappointment. The hearings were
printed. Wednesday. The ub-commit-
tee reported that Mrs. Longstreet had
administered her Office efficiently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

of the train bound from Gloucester
to Boston.
Four year-old Florence Rossley
darted from her home on Cambridge
street, Winchester Mass, Thursday
evening, into the pathway of an APP
preaching automobile and was killed
instantly. A sister, who was pursu-
ing her, stopped short of the danger
and saw little Florence meet her
death, powerless to help. The driver
of the automobile, George Leghorn,
who gave his address as Newbury
street, Boston, was arrested on a
charge Of manslaughter. He was later
released on $4,000 bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
Ten Thousand Elks
In the Big Parade.

Rochester. N Y, July 10.-Ten
thousand Elks, it is estimated, par
ticipated in parade, today. in con-
nection with the 10Th reunion of the
Grand Lodge. They came from every
city of size In this country, from
Juneau, Alaska and Honolulu. Even
Manila had a representative.
The parade and a water carnival
that attracted about 10000 persons to
Tennessee Valley Park, tonight, were
features of the fourth day of the con-
yention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Joseph Szafarovuz, 2-year-old son of
Joseph Szafarovuz, "a Poland mill
worker. fell into the river near his
home at Whites wharf. Biddeford,
Wednesday, and was drowned. The
body was recovered.
Alpheus Amaziah Noble, aged 81,
died, Wednesday afternoon. at West
kennebunk. He was a veteran fish
peddIer, having travelled over York
county, since 1862, with a team, being
known for miles around 1t is esti-
mated that Mr.. Noble travelled 5000
miles in pursuit of tride He leaves a
large family and 81 grand and great
grandchildren. He originated the ex-
tension ladder common in fire depart
ments. The funeral will be held. Fri
day, at his home.
A romance of a country youth and a
Maiden, Mass. maid was brought to a.
close, Wednesday. when news reached
Maiden that a youthful couple had
been married in Portland, a few days
before. In spite of the attempts of
the mother of the girl to have the
marriage stopped and the youth give
up paying his attentions to her daugh-
ter, Cupid won out, and the girl and
youth were united. The girl Miss Mil
dred Hollein, Is years old, of % Sa-
lem place. Maiden. The youth, who
went to Maiden a year ago from "a
small country town in the northern
part of New Hampshire to earn his
fortune in the city, is Edgett Ham
mond. This is the second runaway
marriage to Portland in two days.
Deputy United States. Marshal Bus
well went TO Dover. Me-, Thursday.
called by telegram from the sheriff
of Plscataauis county. He is OBTAINING
a man on the suspicion of sending OBJ
scene literature through the mails and
the Portland officer will take the pris-
oner to Portland and have him ar
raigned before Commissioner Bradley.
Post Officer Inspector Pierce is in Do
Yer and is making an investigation. 1t
is reported that the wife of the sher-
if received mail of the sort that has
been sent to several citizens in the
town of late The sheriff proceeded and
made an arrest and notified the office
Of United States Marshal Mayo at
Portland without delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
NO COMMENT BY MELLEN
On New York, New Haven g. Hart
ford Railroad Co.

New York. July l0.-It was anDsnnced
at the offices of the New York, New Ha-
ven Hartford Railroad, this afternoon
that President Mellen would have no
comment to make regarding the report
of the Interstate Commerce Commission
upon the affairs of the road until after
the report has been submitted to and
canvassed by the executive committee
which meets, on Friday, July H..
at will depend upon the disposition of
the committee whether a reply Will be
made after the meeting" the announce
ment read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
ANSWER TO JAPAN
May Not Be Sent Until Next Week
ITO Reason for the Delay.

Washington. July 1o.-After a con
ference of an hour and quarter with
Ambassador Chinda, Secretary Bryan.
today, announced that the dispatch of
the reply to the two latest Japanese
notes on the California anti-alien land
law might he deferred until next
week. Mr.. Bryan before the confer
ence had said he expected to make the
reply before the end of this week. no
reason for the change was given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
NO LOSS OF LIFE.
Fires on Mt. Tamapais, California,
Have Been Extinguished.

Mount Tamapais Summit, Cal, July
10.-The forest fires on Mt Tamapais
are out. After four days and three
sleepless nights of day fighting. Mill
Valley. Larkspur. Corte MADEIRA and
Muir Woods are beyond the return of
danger. Outside the destruction of
timber, the property loss has been
slight. 1t has been definitely estab-
lished that there was no loss of life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
Governors Clerk Accepts
Position with B. "a. R. R.
Next Ball Game viii Be Held,
Saturday, With R P. Hazards.
Fufloughs Granted and Returns
From furIoughs-.tiher Joitings.

Bernard e. Varnum, governors clerk,
has accepted clerical position with the
3. a. A. r. X. to enter their Office at
Searsport. and will commence his new
duties, on July 81. Mr.. Varnum was
born and brought up in Penobscot, grad
uated from the Bucksport Seminary and
the Doe Business College at Bangor. He
came here to accept position in the
office of Major A. l.. Smith, some three
years ago, and was transferred to the
governors office, about a year ago. Dur
ing his employment here he has been a
very efficient clerk and by close atten-
ton to business became valuable to the
service. His many friends unite in wish
ing him all possible success in his new
work
Officer of the day. Capt. Brown.
John Kiley was granted a pass. Thurs
day. to visit relatives in Boston.
George Owen, a member of the Home
Band. has resigned and left ito accept
similar work.
Two former members of the branch
have been readmitted John Cook of Ev-
erett, late Co. A, 61st Mass. Inf, and
Charles b. Beai of Auburn, late Co. G,
ootu ME. I'LL.
Three members were granted furloughs.
Thursday: Thomas Matthews TO Wood
Vile. N. H.: David w. Small to Port
land and Daniel A. Shea to Nashua.
The next baseball game will be held
at BIS p. M. Saturday, with the r. F.
Hazard nine of Gardner.
The returns from furloughs, Thursday
We're: August Gatkins from Engiewood,
n. j.. William Driscott from Providence;
Merrill Seiders from Bath; John Nj. Mo-
Tiarty from Boston; Seth y. Kingsbury
from Mansfield; Frederick w. Chandler
from Providence; John Ward from Bos-
ton, and John p. Abbott from Springfield
Two members were taken to the hos
pitaI, Thursday for treatment: John H.
Barker from Co. c and Merrill Seiders
from Co. A.
Three members were sent out from the
hospital. Thursday: William Carey to
Co @. William Lind TO Co M, and
Hughie A. Warren to Co, X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
PlrTsToN.

The largest Progressive meeting ever
held in Pittston was held. Tuesday cve-
ming, July g. Charles NJ. Fossott was
chairman and A. Il. Lord secretary.
The following were elected as delegates
to the convention at Waterville. July
Is: G. NJ. Fossett. A. r.. Lord and w.
S. RrCokings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

London. July 1i.-The King Of
Roumania mas declared war on Bull
Saria The Roumanian minister at
Sofia has been recalled. The Sofia
correspondent of the Times sends this
announcement, early this morning.
London, July lO.-The end of fort
nights desperate lighting i'll the Bal
kansS finds Bulgaria forced to appea.
to the Powers to arrange peace The
Bulgaria plan to drive a wedge be-
tween the Greek aud Servian armies
in the neighborhood of Guesgheli has
completely failed The last reports of
the fighting received from Athens, to-
night, show that the SerVians and
Greeks at this point are combining
their forces. while the Roumanian
army is beginning an invasion of Bull
garia.
The latter fact doubtlcssly was
the leading factor in the Bulgarian
appeal to the Powers. How far Bull
garias defeat is due to dissensions in
high military quarters, which result
ed in the resignation of Gen. Savoff,
and how far to the fact that the Bull
garian troops. which bore the brunt
of the hard fighting in the last cam
paign, We're more exhausted than the
Greek and Servian forces, will prob
ably never be known.
Nothing can be predicted at the
moment as to how events will shape
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Augustus Wakefield, who has been
visiting in the city for several weeks,
left, Thursday. for his home in Nal
den. His daughter. Miss Ruby, will
remain a short time longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

The Southern shoe Wholesalers AS
socia sion, which held its 18th annual
meeting. Thursday night, at Boston,
ois cted II. G. Ycrkes of Memphis,
Tenn. president; Z. X. Marshall of
Charleston, secretary treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

The G. e. Club will meet, Friday
afternoon at 30. with Miss Helen
Hamlin, North street. All members
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Miss Ethel Davis, who has been the
guest of Miss Julia Clason, returned,
Thursday, to Portsmouth. N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

The dance which was to be held,
next Saturday evening, at the Grange
hall, Freneh's Corner, has been post
poned for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Danforth and
son arrived home, Thursday, from a.
trip to the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Mrs. N. C. Hyde and child, who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. c.
Wise, have gone to Freeport, accom-
panied by Mrs. Wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Cornelius Driscoll of Boston is a.
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James Donovan,
River avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Mrs. Eben futile arrived, Thursday,
from Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Marion Benson, an employee of the
Borden Condensed Milk factory at New
port, IL off duty, this week, owing to "A
badly sealded back, which he received
from escaping steam at the plant, last
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
Fridays Concert Proaram.

March-~'Triumphant Banner PAUL
cverture-"The Prince of Orania,'
Latann
Waltzes-"Mystie Dreams" Stlckney
Selection from THE Girl on the Tran
Fall
"Serenata' Moszowski
Medley Overture--"Ali Stars" Roberts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11
TOO LATE FOR
GLASS IFIcATIoN
To let-cottage ~ Cobbossee.
SUMMER COTTAGES TO LET

At LAKE, roBBcsSEEcoNTEE.
pleasant furnished cottage on shore OF
lake. For par' ie,,lars apply to e. Z.
WEIGH. East Winthrop, Me july11d2w