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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
House-to Canvass
Reveals Not a Pfogressive.
The Peters Sentiment Now
Dominates Everything Political.
Somerset Is Determined 10 Defeat
Patti and Free Trade.

Hartland, Me, Aug. 2S.-tSpecia).
This town is permeated with Pet
ers' sentiment. a big rally was held
here, Wednesday evening, in the City
hall and it was full to its seating ca
pacity when Hon. X. J. Redman of
New York, and Hon. A. X. Butler of
Skowhegan. spoke. Mr.. Redman
brought to bear on the minds of tho
listeners the Importance of sending;
Mr.. Peters To Congress. He said that
Congress was waiting to see If the
Bird District. normally Republican,
was going to send Republican OF
Democrat. He said if II sent a Demo
erat it was stamping approval upon
the pending tariff bill, which would
effect Maine industries more than any
other state.
Mr. Butler said, that when the
South was in control of Congress !;
took away the North's protection. He
emphasized the Importance of no;
sending a Democrat to represent us
and thereby acquiesee in the pending
tariff bill. He also emphasized the
fact that at present this country was
in control of minority party, for y.
million more voted for protection last
November than for tariff for-reyenue-
only.
An interesting thing developed in
this town, on Wednesday. when a
house house canvass was made
Not Progressive was found. The
most prominent Progressves here 4
few days ago are now To vote for Mr..
Peters.
In Palmyra. the adjoining town, the
leader of the Progressives few
weeks ago, is now out for Mr.. Peters
and working hard in the campaign for
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

New York. Aug. 2S.-The steamship
Imperator, largest vessel ahoat. was
swept 10y fire, early today, as she
lay at her dock in Hoboken With her
crew and Isl steerage passengers
aboard.
Second officer Gobrietit, who led the
crew into the hold to fight the flames.
and Seaman Auto Strouts We're cut
off from his men. enVeloped in Il cloud
of smoke and sutfocated. His body
was found an hour afterwards, un-
touched by fire, and brought ashore.
Seaman Stumpf thought to be dead,
when he was found, was revived at It
hospital lie is seriously injured.
Officials of the line estimated that
the damage to the vessel itself woulo
not be great Great quantities of
supplies were made useless, however.
by the flames, smoke and water.
Nearly 2.010.000 gallons of water We're
poured on the fire. The company an
nounced that the ship would sail, on
Saturday, as scheduled and that the
damage would be repaired SO far as
possible at sea.
When the blaze was finally drown
ed, the water stood 80 feet deep ir
the flooded compartments. The vessel
listed more than 20 degrees to star
board, making it difficult to walk on
her decks.
The small army in the Storage
aroused from their sleep by the
cracking of flames, rushed, panic
stricken. for the pier. Most of them
returned to the ship for their cloth
ing when treasured by the ships Off
GERS and spent the remainder of the
night huddled in discomfort at the
shore end of the pier.
None of the steerage passengers had
been inspected by the customs OF
health authorities. Because of this
armed guards surrounded them. Tht
immigration authorities planned t
rush them to Ellis Island at the
earliest possible moment, this fore
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Premier Gouin Away "Trip
To Quebec Is Futile.
Attempt 10 Get Thaw in ImTni-
grafton Officers Hands Fails.
Counsel Thinks Thaw's Admission
To Bail Would Be a Mistake,

Sherhrooke, Que, Aug. 2s.-Harry X.
ThaW's lawyers, successful so far in
keeping their client in Jail, safe from
the immigration authorities, rejoiced
tonight. when they received word from
Quebec that the trip of William f. Jer-
ONE to see Sir Lomer Gouin, provincial
premier and attorney general, had been
III vain. Mr. Jerome, leader of the New
York state forces seeking ThaW,s re-
turn to MatteaWan, accompanied by
Deputy Attorney General Franklin
Kennedy, left here last night, hoping
te lay before the premier facts that
would persuade him to sweep aside the
commitment on which Thaw is held in
She: brooke and place him in the hands
of the immigration authorities. Pre-
sumably Mr.. jerome did not know tina
tle premier was to leave Quebec fol
New York TO join those paying trfbat,
TO Lord i1aldane, who is to arrive
there from England, tomorrow
Similarly, this fact was not known
to Louis St. Laurent, engaged by the
Thaws to defend Gentleman Roger
Thompson. the chauffeur. Although
concerning himself chiefly with the
Thompson case. Mir. st. Laurent is a
resident Of Quebec, Liberal and sup
porter Of the premier and he was dis
patched thither, it was understood, to
use whatever influence he could bring
90 bear against the premier taking any
action in the Thaw case at this time
II Thompson can prove he is a Brit
ish subject he cannot be deported
hut h can be fined a maximum of $500
or ir,,r, nj
Thompson said. tonight, that he
would plead not guilty and would not
''squeal' as to the details of Thaw's
delivery from MatteaWan.
1t will doubtless be necessary for
the prosecution To prove Thaw insane
before they can establish that he is
an undesirable alien. If this is the
case the Thompson trial may go over
until alienists can examine Stanford
Whites slayer.
There was renewed talk. today, OF
the possibility of Thaw being admit
ted to bail pending the long wait for
trial before the Kings bench in Oe-
| tober, the length of time it now APP
| pears he will be held one of Thaw's
| counsel said, tonight that his adms-
| sion to bail he would regard as ar
| extremely unwise move.
In my opinion the immigration au-
| thorities could then take him in
| charge and although they could not
deport him. in view of his being bound
| by Il bond to appear in court, they
might be able to embarass us. fos
| the present. ThaN will remain in jail,
| perhaps later We Will hit on "A way
to get him out in safety"
More OF Thaw's Canadian counsel
called ON him. today. ON the whole
ii was for him the most uneventfui
day Of his Incarceration here.
| Messrs. Jerome and Kennedy were
due to return from quebec, late to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Fire, Early Thursday, Breaks Out on Board
Great Ship==Officer and Seaman Trap
ped==Latter Is Revived===Steerage
Passengers Make Wild Rush.

The great ship was dark with ali
on board asleep, save the officers on
watch. when smoke, ascending from
the provision room was discovered
simultaneously by "a seaman on deck
watch and a petty officer on the
bridge. At almost the same moment
the cracking Of flames was heard in
the steerage quarters.
\ quiet alarm was sounded. Cap
tain Ruessor, commander-in in chief of
the vessel, was among the first to re-
spond. The crew of 1880 men were In
their places within a minute. The
complex fire fighting apparatus of the
vessel was set in motion. Every COM
partment was ordered closed except
those which it was necessary to leave
open for the steerage passengers TO
get ashore.
The stampede of steerage passengers
toward the deck checked, for a mo-
ment, the fight against the flames be-
gan. Ships officers and hundreds of
the crew, lined up in two columns
along the route to safety. guided the
terror stricken men and women to the
pier. With the ship clear. the entire
fire with only the Imperators own APP
paratus. Then the Hoboken fire de-
partment was notified and general
alarm was sounded.
In the first sharp skirmish with the
flames. Second Officer Herman
Gobrecht and Seaman Otto Stumpf.
caught i'm the whitening belch of
flames, were cut off from the door by
which they entered. Their companions
were driven back to open air. The wall
of smoke kept them from rescuing
Gobrecht and Stumpf. When the fire
was checked their bodies We're found
and taken ashore. Stumpf was later
revived.
Gobrecht and Stumpf like the rest
of the fire fighting force, were equip
ped with smoke Masks hose and ropes
which served as guide lines.
The wisp of smoke curling into the
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Being Played from Wash
ington with Mayor Hanson.
After a Secret EmissaIy Fails
To Bride or Coax Him Back
Rumor Tells Of Plot to Drive Him
Back Into Democratic Ranks.

Belfast, Me-, Aug. 2S.-(SpeciaD.-
Belfast citizens. regardless of party,
were worked up to a high pitch of in
dignation, today, by rumor that the
ingtoii, not content with having sent
special envoy to Mayor Edgar +.
Hanson, had taken other means to
force him to desist from his vigorous
opposition to the administrations cam
didate for Congress, w. r. PattangaIi.
Some days ago, a slick looking gen
tleman arrived in town and registered
at a local hotel. He soon got in COM
municaton with Mayor Hanson by tel
ephone and urged that gentleman to
coll on him at his hotel This MIR. Han
son refused to do. After dark. so it is
said, this slick looking gentleman went
to Mayor Hansons home and there told
him that if he would .let up on Pat
tangall that the powers behind the
throne would agree to give him almost
any office he desired and would under
take to make him boss of all the Dem
ecratic politics in his vicinity. This ex-
traordinary proposition was turned
down hard, according to some of Mr..
Hanson's friends, and the slick looking
gentleman was obliged to return to
Washington and report that there was
nothing doing
The rumor, which has so incensed
Belfast people, is to the effect that the
cffer of dictatorship in Democratic
pow vows having failed to coax him
back Into line. it is now proposed to
drive him back, or at least punish him
by subjecting his paper to the closest
scrutiny on the part of Secret Ser
vice agents to see If some technical
point Ia the postal laws may not have
teen broken in sending out extra
comics. Friends of Mr.. Hanson, while
10th to believe that such tactics are
being employed, point to the assertions
of members Of the United States Sem
ate that federal Judges have been
houndsd in like manner. to show the
reasona bleness of the rumor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
$4,000 People See Bangor Races
--Fav0rites Win in Straight Heats.

Bangor. Me, Aug. 2S.-Bright wealth.
er brought a crowd of 1900 to the
Eastern Maine fair, today, and all
events went according to schedule.
he races We're rather featureless, all
events being decided in straight heats
with the winner never in doubt.
Today was Governors day, but Gov
ernor Haines, who is in Colorado
Springs, was unable to attend. The
Governors party, including F. G. Kins-
man of the Executive Council. Col.
Blaine s. Owen of Augusta, Major Phil
brock, Portland: Major Fl. r. Buck and
Senator r. d. Bailey of this city. were
present. arriving in an automobile, es-
corted by Manager Field. President
Zeal and William r. Chapman in an
other car
The race summaries:
SPECIAL MATCH RACE
Northern Spy, or &. Vassar (Tar-
dlf1) Observation-Disclosures.
Cheerful Charley, Oh & (Garry)......2
Time-2.12a PIG, 2.15,
2.l9 PACE OR TROT-PURSE $3.50
Flora F., CHI m. by Isle Dew (Mc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
LORD CHANCELLOR HALDANE
Due to Arrive, Today, for Short Visit
In States and Canada.

Montreal, Aug. 2S.-The Hon. Charles
j. Doherty, minister of justice, with his
wife and Sir Lomer Gouin, premier or
Quebec province, and Lady Gouin left
Montreal, today, for the United States
to meet Viscount Haldane. lord chancel-
lor of England, who is expected TO reaeh
New York on the steamer Lustania, to-
morrow morning. The Canadian party
will not go to New York City, but will
meet Lord Handane at West Point, Sat-
urday morning. when he arrives there
escorted by the reception committee OF
the American Bar Association on J. p
Morgan's yacht Corsair. Lord Radiance
will be accompanied by his sister, MISC
Elizabeth Haldane, Sir Kenneth Muin
Mackenzie and Principal Peterson of
McGill University who is an old college
friend of the lord chancellor
The American and Canadian parties
will be entertained at West Point Mus
tary Academy, Saturday afternoon, BY
maneuvres of the cadets and they via
leave for Albany. at o'clock. to be
guests of the Hon. c. j. Doherty at a
semi-offical dinner. The party will leave.
Saturday midnight, by special train for
Montreal.
Sunday morning will be spent. quietly
driving about Montreal In the after
noon Lord Haldane will be entertained
at tea by the Montreal Hunt Club ana
the judges of this district of Montreal.
At o'clock Sunday evening Frank e.
kellogg, president of the American Bar
Association, will give dinner In honor
of the lord chancellor
Monday, which is also the opening day
of the American Bar Associations meat
ing, will be the central day of the recep-
ton of the distinguished Englishman In
the morning, the Ri. Hon. r. l.. Borden
will deliver a formal address of well
come. In the afternoon Lord Haldane
will speak in the Princess theatre. After
this there will be special conyocation to
confer the degree of doctor of civil law
visitors, among them Niseount Haldane.
Chief Justice White of the United States
supreme court Former President William
H. Taft. Maitre Labor, president of the
French Bar Association: Frank =. KEEL
logg, president of the American Bar As
soeiation; the Rt Hon. r. L. Borden. tho
Hon, c. J. Doherty, Elihu Root, Alton
b. Parker and Joseph Choate.
A dinner will be given, Monday eve
ming, by the minister of justice in honor
of Lord Haldane Tuesday morning. tho
lord chancellor and his party will leave
for New York to sail on the following
day on the I.usitania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Progressive Leader Writes Chair.
man Pennell0f Third Party C0un-
ty Committee That All Turn
to Peters in That Section.
All Admire and Respect The Lubec Gentleman but
Determined TO Defeat Pattanga|I.

Today publish the letter OF another Progressive who has
his duty and has had the his convictions His
confirm the reliability OF the kennbee Journals quiet
Somerset Several visits the last three weeks Central
Somerset Bingham Moscow
the The
OF such Lewiston contemporary only
hasten the Capitalization Of prevail
Perfectly impartial part
be discounted by such distorted claims put
Andoseoggn which instantly recognized
overdrawn and told frankly and
unreserVed OF their position pleased being msrepre
scented by organ oensibl behalf
In the Third district thousands OF like T. "
r OF Skowhegan and Mr. Harry Goodrich Palmyra
unashamed that they opposed TAFT
who stand for the principles that
and the nation And these great principles being
revised according progress exponens are
found today the ranks OF those who stand together
homes and against narrow free trade oppression.
The explanation the manner az its
coming into possession follow:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
LIND MOST OPTIMISTIC.

Washington, Aug President vii
son received long message from john
Lind at Vera cruz, late tonight, out
lining The prospects of a settlement of
the Mexican problem in most optimistic
terms While absolute silence was
maintained at the White House, there
was a well-defned impression In otit-
ciaI circles that the Huerta govern
ment and Mr. Lind had reached pre-
Hminary agreement which might lead
20 peace in the southern republic.
1t was stated that the situation WAS
mere encouraging than it has been ii
any time since Mr.. Lind went to Mex
leo. The message to the President was
summary Of the points made by the
Huerta government in its last note,
which was carried to Vera cruz, to-
day, by Col Manuel NJ. Guasdue. While
no details We're made public it is said
that both the United States and the
Huerta government feel that they can
now renew negotiations on a franker
basis.
There We're persistent reports current
that Huefta had stated he would make
public announcement of his intention
not To be a candidate in the coming
election but they lacked continuation in
official quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
MRS. DlGGS HEARS STORY
OF Husbands Indebtedness, from
Marsha Warrington's Own Life.

San Francisco, Aug 2S.-For the first
time since the story of her husbands
infidelity became public, Mrs. Maury |,
Diggs heard it, today, from the lips of
Marsha Warrington, 1.-The other woman
Marsha told the same story she did in the
Diggs trial.
charged with violation of the Mann
white slave act as in that of Diggs she
remains the chief witness for the govern
ment, although the name of Lola Norris
is the one coupled with that of caminett
in the Indictment.
Mrs. Diggs sat just inside the rail that
divided the audience from the bar of the
court. She listened intently, rigidly,
wincing at passages of the testimony.
Concluding her testimony for the day,
Marsha Warrington walked to seat at
the table of counsel for the government.
Facing her. as she drew near, stood Mrs.
Diggs at the table of counsel for the de-
fence, staring her steadfastly in the face
with only the width of the aisle between
the two tables separating them. The girl
turned her head and looked away.
Midway between the two tables stood
Diggs. who after adjournment, Joined his
wife. He looked nonchalantly first at one
woman and then to the other, talking
the meanwhile with Caminetti
The girls story, today, was a some
what curtailed repetition of her previous
testimony and carried her through the
earlier stages of her experience with
Diggs to the point where Diggs said
scandal had surrounded them and urged
flight
Other witnesses covered familiar ground
1.-THE brief stay at Reno hotel hotel
fkhe renting of a bungalow. the purchase
bf supplies and the arrests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
STILL MAKING GOOD.
Destroyer Cummings Has More Sue
cuessful Tests, on Thursday.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 2S.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Cummings put into
Portland harbor, at AL p. NJ, today,
and sailed again, at sos The Cummings
was here, after an S-hour run from
Rockland, which was devoted to tests.
There was 2-hours run at 12-knots
and a 2-hours run at Is knots for an
oil consumption test. This was follow
ed by an endurance test of four hours
at 90 knots an hour, which was sue
cessful. The Cummings returned to
Rockland. tonight. for a speed test
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
ALLEGED DEPOT BURGLAR.
C. w. Edwards, Salem, Arrested for
Break at the Vim Station.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 2S.-Charles w.
Edwards Of Salem, Mass, was arrest
ed here. today, charged with larceny
of IS mileage books and cash. last
night, from the VIM station of the
Maine Central Railroad. The police al
lege that he is connected with break
at the sandy Point station of the Ban
gor & Aroostook, last week, when 400
tickets and some mileages We're taken.
Edwards drew revolver on State De-
tective Cohen when arrested, it was
alleged, but was overpewered by the
officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
SUICIDE BY DROWNING.
Body Of Mrs. Julian Snow, So. Thorn
aston, Found in River.

South lThomaston. Me, Aug. IS
Search by 200 villagers who had secured
woods and dragged streams all night
with the aid of lanterns, resulted in
the discovery. today, of the body OF
Mrs. Julian Snow, drowned in the Yves
saweskeag river. Mrs. Snow had made
several previous attempts at suicide,
and relatives said that her death was
probably caused by a recurrence of
mental trouble. A husband and two
children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
THE WEATHER.
LOCAL SHOWERS.

Washington, Aug 2S.-Forecast for
north New England: Local showers,
Friday: slightly warmer in interior;
Saturday. probably fair; moderate to
brisk southwest winds. South New
England and East New York: Unset
tied, FRIDAY, probably local showers;
Saturday, fair, moderate to brisk
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

have canvassed this town
quite thoroughly and find almost
a solid vote for j. A. Peters, ex-
cepting, of course, the Democra-
tic vote, which will be less than
normal. While everyone speaks
very highly of &. M. Lawrence,
they feel that all anti Democrats
should unite and defeat, if posi-
Bile, one whose policy is not in
sympathy with Names great in
terests.
|, with thousands of others, vot-
ed and worked with all honesty of
purpose for the defeat of Pres.
TAFT because of his reciprocity
treaty with Canada and | cannot
conscientiously cast my vote for
party. knowing that by so doing
it will help elect one who stands
ready to destroy our great prin-
cipIc of protection which is of
such vital Importance to our State
and our future development
However, wish you to under
stand that should ! have found
Mr.. Lawrence leading in the great
contest ! would have done all in
my power to elect him as be-
lieve him worthy of the peoples
confidence. as do | also Mr.. Peters.
Hoping to see all united for the
best interest of the great cause,
am,
Yours very truly,
(Signed) n. l. GOODRICH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
ming into our possession follow:
GOODRICH TO BRIGGS.
Palmyra, Me, Aug. %, 1918.
Mr.. r. w. Briggs,
Pittsfieid, Maine.

Dear Mr.. Briggs:
Referring to your conversation
with me on the phone last week
asking how the situation is in
Palmyra and about my attitude
toward candidates in this cleo
ton, am enclosing you copy of
a letter | have just written MIR.
Pennell, chairman of the Progress
sive committee of Somerset coun-
ty. This will give you my idea
of the whole matter as completely
as anything can say.
Trusting that we may be sue
cessfuI in combining the factions
that are in favor of protecting
Names industries SO as to defeat
Mr.. PattanealI, | am,
Yours very sincerely,
(Siened) H. L. GOODRICH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
BRIGGS TO PENNELL.

Pittsfield, Me-, Aug. ct, 1913.
Hon. r. p. PenneI,
Skowhesan, Maine,
Dear Mr.. Pennell:
feel it my duty to inform you
at this time of the political situa-
ton in Palmyra; also of my posi-
ton regarding the coming cleo
ton of a successor to our late
friend Cong. Forrest Goodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
The Order counterm anded.

Vera Cruz. Aug. 2S.-Presdent Wilson s
representative. John Lind. will remain in
Vera Cruz for several days. This an
nouncement was made. late tonight. only
unexpected happenings OF n special re-
quest from the Mexican government will
cause him to return to Mexico city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Strong hope
prevailed in Official circles. tonight.
that the Huerta government and the
United States soon would arrive al
mutual understanding leading to a
peaceful settlement of the revolutions
airy disturbances in Mexico. Officials
expressed themselves as pleased with
the days developments. President
Wilson regarded as hopeful the tone
of the note sent by Fredrico Gamboa,
Mexican minister of foreign affairs
in reply to supplementary suggestions
made by John Lind before leaving
Mexico City for Vera cruz, last Mon
day.
The full text of the two communi
Continued on Page Twelve9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
The 9th Me. Battery
In Annual Reunion.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 2S.-The annual
reunion of the 9Th Maine Battery was
held in this city, today. The business
officers elected as follows:
President, r. ". Smith of Milltown;
first vice president, George Fl. Sperry,
Surry; second vice president, c. H.
Lane. Bucksport; secretary and treas
ury, J, r. Rhodes, Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Mexico Agrees to Nothing.

Mexico city. Mex, Aug. 2S.-The
announcement of the return of John
Lind to Mexico city brought from
Senior Gamboa. minister of foreign af-
fairs. the declaration, tonight, that
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
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Boston Forecast.

Boston. Aug, 2s.-Foreeast for Boston
and vicinity: Probably local showers.
Friday; Saturday, fair; moderate to brisk
southwest winds.