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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
MAYOR GAYNOR'S DEATH.

New York. sept. William J.
Ga$nor. mayor Of New York city, voy-
aging over sea on the steamer Baltic
in the hope of regaining his strength
To enter the three cornered municipal
campaign as u candidate for re- elec-
ton. died suddenly ca the Baltic as
the steamer WAS within a few hun
bred miles of the Irish coast. yester-
day afternoon The first news of his
death, flashed by wireless and relaged
by cable from Europe, reached his
secretary, Robert Adamson this
morning. The mayor had suceumbed
70 heart failure, the message said.
Later missives from his son. Ru-
fus, who vas his fathers only travel
ing companion, gave details Which
showed that tie end had come With
shocking suddenness.
That the mayors hear had been
in weakened condition GeT years WIS
the statement, tonish. u Aats.aian5
who treated him ~ the tjma Ee WITS
shot in the Eeezz and - st zone t
death by AZ l.z.-z.a t...=a..s.4S d en-
ploSee of the city. in August, 1911.
They would not declare their beiief
that the wound inflicted by the asSas-
sins bullet had led directly IL the end.
today. but did affirm that his general
resistance had been lessened thereby
TO . very great extent
Plans fer public funeral 10 he held
probably, on Monday. Sept. - viii
be made tomorrow by the board of
estimates. Late adViees from abroad
say the body viii BE transferred from
the Baltic To the steamer Cedric, sail
Ing from Queenstown. tomorrow. Or
If that arrangements cannot be Ell
fected, IL the Lusitania, sailing frola
Liverpool on Saturday, and should ar
rive in New York, Friday or Satar-
day. Of next week
The death of MAYOR Gaynor auto
matieally transferred the office Of
mayor To col. Ardolph l.. Kline Re-
publican, president of the board of al
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
EXTRACTION ASKED.
Gov. Felker Issues Request to Penn
sylvania for Return of Gouin.

Concord. \. H. Sept. lf.-GgF
Samuel d. Feiller has issued a re-
quest for the extradition of JOSEPH
Gouin from Pennsylvania. where he
was sentenced, today, To three years
imprisonment for having burglar tools
in his possession.
Goain was one of the most senSa :
tional criminals the police authorities
of this state have had To deal with
On the night of Feb. 10. 1906. with =
companion known only as John Doe,
he broke into the office Of The Luddy-
Currief shoe factory at Dover, ann
blew open the safe. Frightened away
before they could secure much loof.
the two men eluded their pursuers and
boarded a Boston Bound train. APP
preaching Rockingham Junction, they
drew their reviewers and held the
passengers and train crew at bay.
threatening to shoot anyone. who tried
10 leave the train.
a foreigner, who could not under
stand English, moved towards the
door and was shot dead by Gouins
companion.
The two outlaws Chen jumped frog
the train AMI disappeared into the
woods. where tkey were captured only
after long chase and Il hafd strue
gle John Doe died in Jail after be
ing convicted in connection with the
killing of the foreigner ard Gouin was
convicted as an accessory. He WAS
sentenced To state prison but vas lat
er transferred To the asylum for the
criminal insane, from which he made a
daring escape, several months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

Jerome Indignant a. Dominion's
Aciion-.ho Definite Action.

Golehrook. y. IL Sept lf.-TNenty
five Canadians. several Of them OPP
ponents of William Tra8ers Jerome.
&fter his arrest In Coaticauk. Que,
last week. on charge of gambling.
and others from Sh rbrook, where
Harry X. Thaw rec i9rd such an eva
ton in court, have followed the fngi-
tive across the border into New
Hampshire and revived with their
coming the intense partisan feeling 50
evident while Fhan was in the Do.
minion. Jerome denounced. today.
one OF them in public
Their presence in Galehroek en-
livened what WIS otherwise typical
ThaW das fer thase vino have been
following the crate course of STAN
ford Whites SLAYER since his escape
from Matteawan, On Sunday morning
Aug. j.. There was no court pro.
eeedinss, Thaa's arrangement heiH=
Put off by mutual consent until i
O'Clock, tomorrow morning. ans
Thaw's lawyers apparently thinking
him safer in The custody of the sher-
if than at large, abandoned their at
tempt 10 release him on a writ of ha-
beas corpus.
The guards about Thaw's hotel wcr.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Supposed Mexican Envoy to
Washington Leaves Secretly.

Washington. Sept. 11.-Senor Man
uel De Zamacona, supposed represen-
tatiVe of Provisional President Huer-
ia, left Washington, today, for New
York without seeing any government
officials.
The attitude of Pres, Wilson and
Sec Bryan is not to receive any
Huerta ENJOYS unless they come to
carry forward the negotiations begun
by Mr.. Lind and with the understand
ing that the points made by Mr.. Lind
have been settled-chiehy that Huer-
la is to be considered as eliminated
from the Presidential race.
Senior De Zamacona was in conceal
ment during his visit here and left
secretly. He is expected to return
in few days, but while in New York
will endeaVor to negotiate a loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Democratic Conferees Working
On the neutrality-suspicious. Barred.

Speaker Clark appointed the follow
ing House members of the conference
committee: Representatives Under
wood, Kitchin, Rainey, Dixon, Demo-
Gratis; Payne and Fordney, Repubh-
cans; and Murdoch, Progressive.
The conferees for the Senate pre-
viously named are: Senators Simmons
Shively, Williams. Johnson, Demo
Gratis: and La Toilette, Penrose and
Lodge, Republicans.
Representative Underwood and Sen.
ator simmons had a long conference
vita President Wilson, today. over
points IN the tariff bill to be discuss
ed by the conference committee of both
houses. The two Democratic leaders
expect the tariff bill will be in con-
ference about 10 days.
The President arranged to leave, at
5.S5 F. NJ. today, for Cornish. N. H.,
the summer Capital. and though 1t has
not yet been determined how long he
will remain there, Senator Simmons
and Representative Underwood said
there was no necessity for further con-
ference and that it was likely that on
his return here the bill would be ready
for signature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

Washington, Sept. 1l.-With the mi
noritv members OF the conference
committee barred from the proceed
ings. the Democratic majority in charge
of the final work on the tariff revision
bill, TO-DAY, began its work of adjust
ing conflicts between the Senate and
House At the end of a short afternoon
session, the Democrats had completed
work or the chemical schedule of the
bill. and Rep. Underwood and Sena-
tor Simmons predicted that the prog
ress toward a complete agreement
would be speedy and harmonious.
II todays session, the House mem
bers yielded to the Senate on the ma
jority of amendments, accepting the
Senate lower rates on most of the dis
puted items.
The first meeting of the conferees
took place, late today. 1t was an
nounced that the Democratic members
of the committee would meet alone,
excluding the Republicans, until they
had agreed upon all points in dispute
between the Senate and House. The
Republican minority then Will be call
ed in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Democratic Methods of LegisIa-
ton Soundly Condemned by Rep.
Anderson, Who Resignsfrom Com.

Washington, Sept 11.--As the climax
of the vigorous Republican condemna-
ton of Democratic legislative methods
which has marked the currency de-
bate, Rep. Sidney Anderson of Mime
sofa. on the lloor of the House, late
today, resigned as member of the
powerful ways and means committee
In a speech bitterly assailing legisla-
ton through caucus action, and parti-
san consideration Of the Underwood
tariff bin and the Glass currency bill
in committee. Rep. Anderson declared
that the system Of legislation estab-
lished here made his efforts on the
committee "A farce and a fraud"
Throughout the day, the Republicans
had criticized the means employed by
the Democrats in framing the currency
bill, denouncing the secret sessions of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
CARRANZA FOR PRESIDENT
Report Message to Such Effect Is Sent
To Huerta.

Mexico city, Sept IA report that
Venustiano Carranza, governor of
Coahuila. had sent an emissary To
President Huerta, during last night,
suggesting himself as candidate for
the Presidency, was current in the
Capitol, to-day Ricardo Graza, repre-
sentinS the rebel leader, is said to have
gone to the national palace, with the
purpose OF formally submitting pro
posals Of the Carranza candidacy and
with assurances that Carranza would
bide by the result of the elections. 1t
is not known with what success the
.emissary's proposals met.
On good authority it was said, to-
day, that the administration was pre-
pared to meet the interest due, oct. /.
on national railway bonds, amonntine
to Sl,500e0 IN gold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Smith Murder
Trial at Bangor

Rangor. Me-. Sept. 1l.-Frank Jacob
in. husband Of Mrs. Natalie .Iacobin,
who with their 4-year-old son was kill
ed at West Enfield, Aug. % 1912, was
recalled to the stand in the supreme
court, today. as the principal witness
for the prosecution at the trial of
Charles Smith. Polander, on the
charge of murder. Practically the en-
the forenoon was occupied with his
testimony and crosse Xamina ton
The murder was particularly brutal
ono. and besides Natalie Jacobin, her
little 4-year-old son was also killed at
tho time. Robbery was the alleged mo-
tive. Botn sides are preparing for a
long fight and the case Will probably
occupy several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
|Lemar's Arrest
By Order of Fed
eral Authorities,

Washington. Sept n-David Lamar,
conspicuous figure in the Senate lobby in
vestigation and now under indictment in
New York for impersonating members
OF Congress- was arrested here, tonight,
by order of Attorney General Motley
nolds. He was released. on 5000 bonds.
What promises to be a long drawn out
extradtion contest will begin. Sept II,
the date set for Lamar's appearance be-
fore the United States commissioner here.
The warrant on which the arrest was
made was issued by the federal court i'm
New York and had been brought here
before only to be carried back, the au-
thorities hoping to- get their hands or
Lamar in New York state and avoid the
necessity of extradition proceedings and
delay of probably a year or more
In the meantime. Lamar has been i'm
Washington stopping at downtown no.
tel and appearing at the Capitol almost
daily to attend sessions of the Senate
lobby committee. Lately he had vainiy
tried TO get the Investigators to hear him
expose what he said was a railroad lobby
maintained in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Gompers' Testimony Before Lob
by Probe Committee.-FederatiOn
Paid $500 to Oppose Littlefield.

Washington. Sept t1.-Samuel Com
pefs, president oe the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, closed his two days
testimony before the House lobby
committee, tonight, with dramatic
warning To the manufacturers of the
country, a defence of the executives
legislative of the federation and i
bitter attack upon the sherman anti
trEst law as applied To labor unions.
Gompers spoke at the end of day
devoted to an inquiry into the politi-
cal and legislative eff ,rts of the Fed
Grafton. He began with Il statement
that in the United States, which has
Burst" into Industrial life, there is
no feeling between employer and en-
playee such as is found in European
nations, where industrial life has 70
some extent taken the place of serf-
dom and of relations between master
and man the product of centuries. In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington Sept. H--Weather condi-
tons ata general forecast: The East
ern high pressure area has nearly dis
appeared and moderately low pressure
prevails from the Lake region southwest
ward. with resulting showers in the tp-
per Lake reaion the Upper Mississippi
aud the Missouri valleys and the south
west There is marked high pressure
area over tie Northwest. Over the EAST
the weather was fair. Temperatures
have fallen considerably OYER tine alea
where showers occurred and have RISEN
generally els where. They are. however.
not unusually high in any section east OF
the Rocky mountains.
There will he showers. Friday night OF
Saturday. in the Middle Atlantic states
aud New ENGLAND. Temperature changes
will nut be extensive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

Europe he said this transition had
been accompanied by a deeper feel
ing for the employee and in conse-
quenee these &C countries were decades
ahead of the United States in legis-
lation for the protection of lives OF
working men.
The lives of workingmen count for
nothing in the United States" said
he. ut seems to me that the life OF
horse is of more value than the life
of human being to our manufactus-
ers. If this slaughter does not end |
DO not know what our Industrial, com
mercial, political and particularly our
humane life will come to-
The manufacturers of this country, he
added, opposed all acts of legislation de-
signed to protect the working men.
Reviewing at some length the court
decisions against labor organization un-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

The big auto known as the "booZe
car" was captured at Alfred, Wednes-
day, by Deputy Sheriff Lester r. Gar
vim, assisted by Thomas T. Rankin.
Fourteen five gallon kegs and two bot
les of whisky We're seized and the oc-
cupants of the car, Daniel Kaler and
Eph Green We're locked in Alfred jail
pending hearing. The automobile,
numbered 1916, was recognized by
Constable Charles C. Chadbourne at
Sanford. through which it was driv-
en- at rapid pace toward Alfred
Deputy Sheriff Haven A. Roberts mott
fed Deputy Sheriff Garvin at Alfred
Jail by telephone that the car was
headed that way, and it was caught
between Alfred and Shaker Village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

the banking and currency majority,
and the secret sessions Of the caucus
V hich endorsed the bill. This evening.
Rep. Anderson secured the floor and
sent his resignation to the clerks desk
to lie read The House listened in ST
lence and when the clerk concluded.
Nj. Anderson in a lengthy speech ex-
planned his reasons for resigning.
4 am induced to resign my member
snip on the committee ON ways and
means, he said, because the rules
Of this House and the system of legis-
lation in vogue here deprive me Of
my opportunity fer service to the
country ON that committee and be-
cause my continuance on that commit
tee must be construed into an acquis-
ence in fraud upon those who have a
Continued On Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

whose tents a1jdined over small
piece of iuflhef almost resulted in a
fstic encounter. but they seemed to
reel lie that the time to make hay is
While the sun shines. Sc they agaia
turned their efforts 10 inducing the
crowds 10 purchase their wares. \
he9s@ pitched at tie further eEd Of
the transient stables VAS reported lost
or stolen. late Wednesday night, bat
the dawn of Thursday morning brought
the Steed to light He had evidently
slipped MS halter and was enjoying a
little romp ever the countryside.
3'h" band went back t. its old place
in the grandstand, but came forth
again shortly after the noon hour,
wnen the Governor and his staff were
expected Several extra police gath
cred about the entrance and waited
while others were placed along the
Subway. Sooa after T. o'clock. The big
car bearing the Chief Executive reach-
ed the great gaees, which We're imme-
diateiy SWING open. As soon as tile
front wheels entered tie grounds the
band struck u a patriotic air and
marched on AHEAD down the Subway.
The misses that lined each side of the
thoroashfare applauded as the Cover
nor,s ear passed, and he in return DOR
ed his nat. In the car with Governor
Haincs were Dr. L. G. Bunker. nresi-
dent Of the Fair Association. Lieuteu-
ant Colonel Blaine owen, chief COM
missary; Colonel J. NJ. Moriarty. IN
spector general; the second auto of the
prccs ssion contained: Major w J.
Gilbert, John \. Roberts. commissions
O. Of agriculture: Major 7. HaWley.
Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

Mrs. Robert Fox of Caribou, while
endeavoring to screw the cap onto {,
jar containing hot berries, received
several severe cuts on her arms, on
Tuesday afternoon, by the bursting OF
the jar. The glass flew with force SUI
ficient to imbed the fragments in the
flesh, necessitatinS the administration
of chloroform and the taking of II
stitches. Her right arm received tho
most serious injuries. several deep
cuts being sustained Mrs. Fox is
resting as comfortably as can be ex~
pected under the circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
TIL WEATHER.
WARNER AND SHOWERS.

Washington Sept. n,-Forecast for
Northern New England: Increasing
cloudiness and warmer, Friday, show
ers at night or Saturday, light to mod
crate Varia Bile winds. Eastern New
York; Increasing cloudiness and
warmer, Friday, showers at night or,
SATURDAY; light to moderate variable
winds Southern New England: Local
rains. Friday or Friday night, warm
en- Saturday. fair, light to moderate
Winds mostly east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
EscapedInmate ofCrimina|
Insane Asylum at Concord
Sentenced 10 3 Years by Court
In WIIkesbarre, Pa.
First Knowledge Of Whereabouts.
Gov. feIker Asks Exiradiiion.

Wilhesbarre, Pa. Sept. 11.-John
Gauin, who ESCAPED from the asylum
for criminal insane al Concord, y. H,
where he was confined for burglary,
was sentenced here today. to three
years in the penitentiary for having
burglar tools in his possession. Goa
ms arrest in this county was the
first knowledge the authorities at Con-
cord had as to his whereabouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Four Killed, Others
Injured by Airship.

Buechenbeuren. Prussia, Sept. IL
Four persons We're killed and several
others badly injured here today, by a
military aeroplane. The machine was
being used in connection with the
maneuvers Of the 10th Imperial Army
Corps ard had just left the ground
when the pilot lost control and tn
aeroplane plunged into crowd of
Spc rtators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
CAPTURED BY SMUGGLERS.
Two Officers and a Sheriff's Posse
Taken After Fight.

Austin, Tex, Sept 1.-Two officers
of sheriff'S posse We're captured in
a fight with 145 ammunition snug
glers near the border at Garlic
Springs today. and We're carried to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Sept 11.-Forecast for Bos
ton and vicinity: Local showers and
warmer, Friday; Saturday. fair: light
to moderate easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

wards the border. according to advices
received hy COY, Colquitt. The pris :
oners are Officers Buoiing and Ortiz.
A posse has gone in pursuit of the
smugglers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12

Mysore state. India, has popula-
ton of 5.sos19 persons, Of whou
2,s5l.6el are males.
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7-2O.A

W" 'Voar Tht~tv-nina wears continu
aus increased sales tells its own story
Factory, Manchester, N. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.

At Portland-Portland 3; Lynn 2.
At Loweli-First game: Worces-
ter 2; Lowell I. Second game:
Lowell 2; Worcester is IN
nings.
At Brockton--Law. 6; Brockton z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-12
aMEEltGsaas LEAGUE,

At Boston-Detfoit IS; Boston 2.
At New Yori-N. Y. 4; St. L. 0.
At Washington-Wash. 7; Cleve. 8.
At PhiladeIphia-Phla. 4; Chi. 1.
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BASEBALL RESULTS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Boston-cinci. 12: Boston II.
At pittsburo-New Y. a: Pitts. I.
At St. Louis-Phila, 8; ST. Louis 2.
At chicaeo-Brcoldyn G; Chi. 5.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-01-18
Daddy Bedtime
O. Snow White
lOIOI And the Hungry
Pussy Cat
The M0uas CurI6d
AsaInse His cca&.

MFTER rompng around daddys chair Jack and Evelyn perched Ga ia
~ wide arms
won't you tell us Our story now, daddy, desrge they asksd.
VERY we'll" daddy replied .In tell you about Johnny Prices
white mouse.
@Johnnys white mouse was a pet He was very fond Of it The mouse
lived In a little cage in the sitting room.
Johnny taught the little white mouse to run up his arm and snuggle
against his shoulder for a nap. 1t looked very cute cuned against his coat
Even Johnnys mamma, who did not care much for mice did not mind snow
White, as Johnny called his pet
"Johnnys papa was very fond OF Snow White. He would feed the non
with peanuts and bits OF cand.. Snow White vas very fond OF hL
tJohnnys mother said that Johnny must never allow snow White TO- run
about the house when he was not there to watch him whenever Johnny
went out he was told to fasten the mouse in his cage.
Zone Sunday morning Johnny gave Snow White a fruHc In the sitting
room. His ntde brother and hs father watched the mous FOR awhile. ana
then the latter went to sleep #
"The mouse cawled up o the genuemans shoulder and. curling down
went e sleep. II looked SO funny to see the two thus sleeping together that
into his cage a be should have done.
Johnny was gone quite awhile, and little brother soon tired OF waiting
or him After staring out Of the window for a minute the little chap opened
~ doc that led ron the sitting room to the porch. He opened 1t very gently,
ana when he went out he left 1T open only a tiny BIT
out In the yard the neighbours big gray cat was proving. when little
brother left the door open the cat began to snif and sniff.
HIM said he; Il smell 8 meuseg He kept on SHINING ill he reached the
sitting room door, and then he squeezed his way in.
"Johnnys papa was still sleeping, and SO was the mouse It didn't take
the cat long to spy where it was with q spring he landed on the mouse, and
5ohnnys papa sprang up with a yell The cats claws had scratched his
shoulder. @ N###
But the cat didn't care. With the mouse in bis mouth be raced out cf cha
door, and that was the last ever seen Of Snow White
Sorry OF course Johnny Price was sorry he hadn't nut Snow Whita
into his cage. but being sorry won't bring Snow White back again