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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

Some of the business senators
think an appropriation bill is as pic
turesQue and sympathetic as speech
on the alleged child-labor question.
Enquirer.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

An Ohio man has been sent to
prison for six years because he had
thirteen wives. He ought to have
known enough to stop when he had
dozen.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

1t seems that when we get right
down to the real thing, what has
heretofore been designated as an in
valuable base in the Pacific is not
nearly SO invaluable as it was crack
ed up to be.-Indianapolis News.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

Jaw. g'on, Mike" said the British
soldier. attempting to end the argu-
ment; you're lobster"
"Shure, Holsters wise animal, fur
green is the color fur him as long az
he lives, an he'll die before he puts on
red coat" catholic Standard ana
Times.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11
True. True.

True, True.
Today is short Yesterday has pass
ed. Tomorrow may not come; hence
you have no time to waste. If you
contemplate doing something, better
be at it.-Pittshurg News.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

Anything That Game Handy.
Howell-How does that woman strike
youf Powell With any old. thing.
She's my wife
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11
MONDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1907.

The London Times asks, did
John Smith marry?" Somebody by
that name must have-look at the
results.-Cleveland Leader.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

the sale Of tickets for the Wicker
Park ball.
The officers then declared the ball
off,
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

Wit without kindness IL the Doe WITH
out honey
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

-ty cooperation was received from
President. John Q. Bender OF the
Lewiston Commercial club.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

A. N. CORBIN, Attsrney-at-LAW
Successor to Grass 4 Corbin.
Office over Farmers and Merchants
Bank.
Wenatchee, Washington.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

Go to H. w. Russell for will paper
paints and oils, painting, paper hang
ing and signs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
BOUTS POSTPONED.
State Police Of Massachusetts Hold
Up Boxing at Chelsea.

Boston. Jan. l6-Chelsea's Broadway
was windy and cold last night, the en-
trance to the Pyihian rink dark and
cherries, and tn. crowd OF fight fans
that was expected to BE- on hand for the
premier dramatic and social perf0rman nee
of tn" Vinnisimmet Athletic Club was
conypicuously absent. In the stereOtyped
fashion the statement had been passed
around that the scheduled bouts would
not take place, in other words. that box
ing would not begin again in Chelsea I'M
til the state police were in an amiable
mood
During the afternoon the officers of TIE
Winnisimmet Clul, and their lawyer call
ed on the state police and discussed the
legality of boxing in the state of Massa-
chusetts, and in Chelsea particularly.
The status of the club was discussed pro
and cor. In the end the promoters agreed
to submit their books to the chief of the
state police and to postpone Temporarily
all entertainment. boxing IN nature. The:
chief took the membership rolls and 9th
er data under consideration and promis-
ed to give the Wirnsmmet Club :.
prompt answer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
features Of the Days Dealing in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. Jan. 16.-There was heavy
Iia,I.,!ation Of securities on the stock mar
VIZ tOday due to the c0nstant extension
of Ishe demand for new capital by the
railroad companies. The most consp.cu-
ans nhase OF the subject which was de-
yrlonad today was the seeming fntima-
ton that the need Of resources In hand
for the work of the railroad companies
might bring about a check to tho dis
bursemcnt of profits to stockholders in
the case Of some companies. particular
" the low priced railroad stock.
rhe first effect Of this new element in
fI;n situation was most acute on the Nor
gan croup of stocks. The Southern Rail
way stocks broke violently and tire pre-
fcrTed stock especially. seemed to lack
any bids for offerings pressed to sale.
sympathy with the slump In Southern
HALLWAY, the rest of the market being
liisDosed for time to ignore the move
rrent. The first spread Of weakness was
- other low priced stocks which might
be supposed to have similar difficulty in
raising capital. The growing weakness OF
The market WAS Que very generally to the
sheraton Of the same topic frcm dill
fere,.t points of view.
Th. forces of replenishment Of money
sunp,.es continued to operate and the call
money market showed ease at per cent.
and below. Funds are reported to be
flowing to New York from the interior in
large volume. The continuance of the
Iiu,Iidation caused stocks to sell at the
lowest of the day in the final half hour.
but the demand from, uncovered shorts
caused a substantial rally. which was
rcIC TO the closing.
Bonds. were irregular. Total sales. par
value, $3.046 OaO. United States bonds were
unchanged ON call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
Grand Circuit Program
For 1907 Arranged
Eleven Tracks Are Included IN
the Schedule Arranged.


New York, Jan. 16.-Trotting date:
for the grand circuit were arranged
Tuesday by the stewards. Twelve
tracks We're represented. and all but
one-New York-applied for a plce IN
the circuit of 1907. The schedule ar
ranged was as follows:
Detroit. Mich. July 1926; Cleveland.
O., July 29-Aug. 8; Buffalo, n. Y. Aug.
12-17; Readville. Mass, Aug. 1924;
Providence, r. l., Aug. 26-31; Hartford,
CT, Sept. 81; Syracuse, n. Y, Sept. J.
IA; Columbus, o., Sept. 1921; Cincin-
natl, o., Sept. 23-28; Memphis, Tenn,
Oct. 14-18.
The last two meetings are considered
extremely doubtful, as the Cincinnati
track has been sold to a real estate
syndicate and no meeting has been held
at Memphis since 1904.
At an informal meeting in the morn
ing it was decided to reorganiZe the
circuit by cutting down the initiation
fee or forfeit from $1,000 to $500. In
der the higher fee only six tracks
Detroit. Cleveland, New York, Boston,
Providence and Memphis-had actually
become members of the organization.
All of the other tracks in the circuit
were merely associated members, hav-
ing no representation on the board OF
stewards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
Cans Willing to Bet S.
600 on Young Corbett.
Feels Confident That Denver
Boy Can Whip Murphy.


New York, Jan. 1870 long as a
fighter can get good substantial back
ing he never quits the game, and that
is just the case with Young Corbett,
who was very decisively beaten re-
Gently by Tommy Murphy.
Joe Cans has arrived in town and
Immediately began talking fight. 1t
was not about himself, but about his
little Denver friend Corbett. And here
Is what Joe said:
Il vii bet $1,000 Of my money for
a finish fight between Corbett and
Tommy Murphy. 1 viii take Corbett
myself and train him for the bout, and
would like to see it decided some time
during carnival week at Nevada. I
am Influenced in this act by some re-
ports of the Corbett and Murphy fight.
They said that Corbett was growing
stronger toward the end Of the bout.
and ! feel that he would beat the little
New Yorker. in finish fight, If I
handed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
The Tuesday Club Meeting.

The Pittsfield Tuesday Club held one
OF its pleasant and profitable meet
ings on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs
John N. SwaZey at her home on Park
street. with the following program
Roll call which was finely rendered:
Roll call, answered by current events,
questions; oral sketch, constantine .
Mrs. Annie M. Frost: music. vocal
waltz, Miss Rogers accompanied by
Mrs. Marden. piano; paper, Early
Christmas Art, Mrs. Charlotte Griffin;
Destruction of Pompeii. Mrs. Katherine
Gray; critic. Miss Carlo Murray.
At the business session of the meet
ing. Mrs. T.. F.. Mayo was chosen, as a
delegate to attend the mid-wint er
meeting of the Maine Federation OF
Women's Clubs, which is to be held at
the State House. Augusta, Jan. Esd.
The following members were elected
to serve on the Calendar committee;
Miss Ethel Vickery, Mrs. Katherine
Haskell, Mrs. Katherine Gray. Mrs.
FlOrice Marden, Mrs. John n. Swazey
and Mrs. A. II. Burse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
NO DUAL MEET.
Cornell Has Too Heavy Schedule to
Risk Contest With Pennsy.

Philadelphia. Jan. 16-An authentic
announcement to the effect that there
will be no dual track and field meet be-
tween Pennsylvania and Cornell next
spring was made at the University of
pennsylvania yesterday afternoon and
from the present outlook il is evice mt
that the Red and Blue representatives
VIII compete in only one dual meet thi.
year, the latter being the Pennsylva-
nia-Columbia meet, which is to be held
at New York on the second Saturday in
May.
Manager Sidney Martin. of the Penn
sylvania track team received word yes
terday from the Cornell authorities an
nOuncing the fact that on account OF
the already large number of meets that
have been scheduled by the Ithaca
track manager for the coming season it
will he impossible for the New Yorker
to enter into q dual contest with Penn
sylvania. Although this meet has. with
The exception Of last spring, been held
annually for several years. it now
seems almost certain that the Quaker
athletes will in the future have to look
elsewhere for an opponent upon the
field and cinder path.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
ALL PLEAD GUILTY.
New York Boxing Cases Come 10 Un
expected End.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE so-called
prize fight cases, growing out OF tn.
fight between Jimmy Britt and Terry
McGovern at Madison Square Garden.
several months ago, came to an abrupt
end today when a plea of guilty was
entered by all the IA defendants. They
included Henry J. Pollock. the pro-
moter Of the fight, the two principals
and several others, who were connected
with the contsst in an official way
Pollock was fined 800 with the alter
native OF 80 days in the city prison
Sentence was suspended in the case of
Britt and McGovern and all the other
defendants were discharged on their
own recOgniZance.
The outcome of the case caused con-
siderable surprise. as it was regarded
as test of the anti-boxing law and a
spirited defence was anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
GEssLER FOR CINCINNATI.
Traded by Pres. Murphy for Pitcher
Chick Frazer.

Chicago. jan lC.-Outtielder Henry Fl.
Gessler of the Chicago Nationals goes to
Cincinnati in exchange for Pitcher
Chick" Frazer, for whom President Muir
phv has heen angling for some time. The
deal practically was made several weeks
ago, but the exact terms were subject to
the approval of the two managers. which
was secured Tuesday.
With Manager Hanlon In the East and
Manager Chance in California, the differ
ent offers which have been made required
some time for adjustment. Hanlon de-
cIined to accept either a cash offer or part
cash and a young player, which were th,
terms suggested by the Chicago club. In
stead tho Red manager wanted a moro
seasoned player. and named Gessler as
the other end of the trade. This was sub
United to Manager Chance, who wired
his approval of the deal. Frazer already
had agreed to terms with President Muir
ply, and his signing a 1907 contract await
ed only the completion of the deal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
Or. Johnson's LichfieId House.

In connection with the proposals
made for a restoration upon con-
servative principles" of DR.. Johnson's
birthplace. the Builder" supplies some
interesting historical particulars. The
house was built by Johnson's father.
Michael Johnson. upon land belonging
to the corporation in the Market
Square, at the corner of Sadler street
and Women's Cheaping: on July -,
17Os. the corporation agreed to grant
him a lease of the encroachment Of the
property, for forty years. at a rent of
Is. Cd. per annum. After Michael
Johnson's death in 1871 his widow
carried on his business as a bookseller
until shortly before her death in 1859.
Upon the expiration of a second lease,
in 1867. the bailiffs and citizens re-
solved that it should be renewed to DIR.
Johnson for further term of ninety
years, at the old rent, and without the
payment of any fine. In the codicil to
ms VIII, executed four days before his
death, DR.. johnson devised the house
ana its appurtenances to the executors.
In trust, for sale and disposal i'm favor
or some relatives named i'm the codicil.
westminster Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17

me armory was Il scene of consider
able STIR and hustle Wednesday morn
ins< The ladies were busy decorating
the nall and getting things in readiness
Tor the sale of the afternoon. The room
was decorated with red, white, and blue
bunting. The tables were very tasty
and showed that much pains had been
taken TO make them so. In spite Of the
cold there was good number who at
tended in the :air in the afternoon. The
play Tatters" given in the evening was
success in every way. There was a
good house and they showed by their
frequent applause that they appreciat-
ed the good amateur acting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
HARVARD is ANXIOUS.
Athletic Authorities Experience Trou-
BILE in Securing Umpire.

Boston, Jan. 16.-Harvard baseball
heads have spent two weeks in ankle
ty over q coach and have not arrived
anywhere yet. That Harvard cannot
even get n professional coach to take
charge Of the nine is the rumor circu-
lated.
Over the coach problem Harvard
baseballdom is divided into two fac
tions. One clique, that claims to be
in the majority, will listen to no one
but Harvard graduate. while the 9TH
ers want a hustling professional, like
Lush of Yale
1t is said that some men commune
Gated early last week with Griffith of
the New York Americans, asking for
an envoy who could stay with the nine
through June, and that the American
manager replied that he needed all the
men he had.
wild Bill Donovan will probably
take the pitchers in hand until his
Detroit masters call him. and Willie
heeier Is expected to give a few pre-
ilmlnary lessons in batting. Both have
been asked by the Harvard manage
ment If they would do a little early
coaching. and both have consented, but
their compensation has not yet been
voted by the athletic committee.
Cavanaugh, a Harvard man. who has
played with the New Bedford and Ak
ron teams, has been practically thrown
out of consideration. as Harvard classes
Itself above minor league.
Letters either have been or will SOON
be sent to other major league manag-
ers to find out what professionals would
be available in case Harvard decided
to come down off her dignity. If all
the managers reply like Griffith. the
confusion in Harvard baseball circles
promises to be without precedent.
Bill Reid. Walter Clarkson and CO.
purn would be worth their weight in
gold If they would consent to head
the nine Reid has positively made I'm
MS mind to go West. Clarkson co,ld
not get out of Griffith's sight in tho
pail season and Coburn has definitely
made up his mind to work. All thar 10
causing untold gloom to many Haryar d
men. '"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
SKOWHEGAN.
Grange Fair Opens,

The annual fair for the benefit and
under the auspices of Skowhegan
Grange, No POS, p. of H., opened
wednesday. A number of handsome
booths had been arranged for the sale
OF useful and fancy articles. There
were also tables for the sale of fruits
and vegetables and a table for the ex.
hlbition of antique and curiosities
attendance was large.
wednesday night the comedy drama
IN three acts entitled Diamonds and
Hearts was presented by the Grange
Dramatic Club. This was given at tho
1air one year ago and was so we'll
liked then that it was repeated this
year by special request. All the mari :
were well taken and the pieces made
a great hit. The following was the
cast: Bernice Halstead, Mrs. Nell
Hill; Amy Halstead, Miss Sadie Nc
Ilwrath; Inez Gray. Miss George
Davis; Mrs. Halstead, Mrs. Mamie II
Watson: Hannah May Barnes. Mrs. G.
Davis Miller; Dwight Bradley, Mar
shall Viles; DR.. Burton, Almon Sand
ford; Sam. Leon Smiley; Abraham
barnes. K. Francis Parker; At
torney. Frank P. Pennen; Sheriff
Charles H. Chute.
Tonight the rural drama in four acts
entitled Valley Farm" will be present.
ed and the fair will close Friday when
a chicken pie supper will be served
from until Z, to be followed bv an
old fashioned hop with music by Ken
dalrs Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
FINALLY CAUGHT.
Fugitive From Texas Is Finally LANDED
at Boston.

Boston. Jan. 16.-A chase which cover
ed many thousand miles ended in this
city today in the arrest of James Wilkes
of Dallas. Texas. who is wanted in that
city Oh a charge of stealing 5000 from tina
Wells-Fargo Express Co.
When arrested today Wilkes had $500
and readily confessed to local officers
that he stole the amount charged ano
that he had spent the balance in travel
ing about the country. Wilkes told thu
officers that in his journey to this city
from Dallas he visited Ogden. Utah. ST
Louis. Chicago. New York. and made Il
short trip to Princeton in this STATE for
the purpose of shooting game. The state
game laws prevented him bagging any
deer.
Wilkes expressed a willingness to re-
turn to Texas without requisition papers
from the governor of this state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
Boston Stock Market.
New York Produce Market.

lara New York, Jan. 49,
FIOUR-Receipts. 1871. exports, $50
sales. $50: dull and steady.
WHEAT-Receipts. g.. coo: sales. 800. 90
futures: spot firm No. . red, 19A ele-
vatnr: No. . red. Sols o afioat; No. !
northern Duluth. $685. o afioat; No.
hard winter. S4ts f o b afioat.
CORN-Reccipts. si,s35: exports, lille
spot firm; No. 2. 81 eley ator and 30 o b
alioat: No. yellow. 50l4: No. white SOY,
OATS--Receipts. $500; exports, 200; spot
firm; mixed oats. 2S0f32 lbs. $4,000: ma L
ural white. 3OG3: lbs. 4l042k; clipped
white. 36M40 lbs, A1l.@iilS.
BEEF-Firm.
/ LARD-Steady
PORK-Steady.
BUTTER-F'irmer; receipts. 3S4: street
price. extra creamery. 2SsG29. Official
price. western imitation creamery. extras,
2Sd2
FGGS-lFirm: receipts. 5f777: state. Pa.
and nearly fancy selected white. %i@?a:
POTATOES unchanged.
SUGAR-Raw, quiet: fair refining. ::
centrifugal, sc test, 81: molasses sugar.
2a;; refined steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
the mining camps to meet kid" Her

the mining camps to meet Kid Her
man.
Because of the differences regarding
the value put upon Jim Jeffries as a
fighter by Billy Delaney, Jeffs old man.
ager. and the champion himself. bust
ness connections between these gen.
tlemen is practically abolished. De-
laney says that Jeffries told him to
arrange 4 match with Bill Squires for
a $4,000 purse and that when the ar
rangements were completed the fighter
hung out for $4,000. JEFF says he is
worth this much and that he will not
fight for less
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
BASEBALL NOTES.

iiibert had an offer of 500 \ month
| from club in the Tri-State Ie,ouo
last fall.
FRANK Bancroft begins his 18th year
- BUSINESS manager of the Cincinnati
Club this year.
fltchcr ferguson Of the Giants is one
OF the elevcrest basketball PLAYERS M
southern Indiana.
me rational Association as big and
important as it is. now is ambitious
lor hlgher and biggers honors.
ICY" Seymour wants to be a mana
ger. and is on the lookout for a likely.
looking minor league franchise.
being a private is all right. and 7
peileve 1T will improve in my all around
work. says Jimmy Collins.
DR.. W. f.. Edwards. the trainer of
athletes. will look after the Boston Ma
tional League players next season
Cusack. who umrired for the Now,
York State League last season. is IN ha
on Pat Powers Eastern League star
Barney Dreyfuss says he has no d;-
rect information from Meier that this
player will no, play ball for him next
summer.
Wild Bill Donovan has been engaged
to coach the Harvard pitchers. He will
report at Cambridge the middle of Feb
ruary.
Frank Huelsman. the giant outfielder,
formerly with Washington and Mon
treal. expects to make good at Pitts
burg next spring.
Charley thinner. the veteran catcher
who last season umpired in the Southern
League. is looking for 1907 berth as tear,
manager or umpire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17

A reunited country in spirit as we'll
as in fact was the sentiment which in
spired the various meetings of the
Fisher. N. c.. which was concluded at
Wilmington. n. c.. Wednesday on the
42d anniversary of the bombardment
and capitalization of the last gateway
of the South at the mouth of the Cape
Fear river in 1865. The reunion was
attended by more than 800 survivors on
both sides. nearly half of which came
from Oneida county. n. Y. members of
the 177th and 112th New York Volun-
teerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
A NEW RECORD.
Minnie Adams Goes in 1.384-5 o,
Track at New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 16.-Minnie
Adams turned a form somersault Tues
day when she galloped a mile in 138
40. new track record, and won easily.
She practically met the same field
last time out and was beaten off. finish
Ing last of the lot. The track was
lightning fast today and the crowd
ana betting was heavy. William
Hastings has been ruled off the turf for
furnishing stimulants for horses to
trainers. Hastings is in the employ
of w. s. Price.