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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
AN ATTEMPT MADE TO BR|BE =
NATIONAL LEAGUE UMP|RES.
Committee Appointed to Probe Overtures
Made to Umpires KLEIN and Johnstone
Preceding Game With Chicago at
New York Polo Grounds Oct. s.

eve are of the opinion that a most
thorough and searching Investigation
of this entire matter be made in order
to maintain the high standard and
honesty of the game throughout the
entire country, and if possible, to pun
ish all persons connected with this dis
reputable proceeding.
"To make such an investigation as
the undersigned desire. we deem it un-
wise to give out any names of persons
claimed to have been connected with
this matter as we have grave doubts
as to the truths of certain statements
alleged by the persons who approached
one Of the umpires and it is for that
reason, as we'll as having in mind the
proper punishment of all guilty par
ties, that all names be withheld for the
present.
I'VE desire, however. to state that
none of the persons whose names are
withheld at this time. are in any way
connected with organized baseball.
1--WE desire also at this time to COM
mend the actions of the umpires,
Messrs KLEIN and Johnstone, in abso-
lutely refusing to become parties to
this contemplate act and thus. by
their actions again showing to the
American public the honesty and in
tegrity of our national game.
"And, with the thought of always
maintaining the same throughout the
entire country the National League has
appointed committee. consisting of
MessrS. John T. Brush. Chairman
Charles H. Ebbetts. August Hermann
and Harry c. Pulliam, to make most
thorough investigation of this matter
and with instructions to report thereon
al as early a period as possible and
with authority to employ special coun-
sci and to present the matter to the
district attorney of his county. if. after
such an investigation it is deemed ad-
visable.
(Signed)
"GEOkGE b. DOVEY, CHARLES
II. EBBETTS. CHARLES W. MUIR
PLY, AUGUST HERMANN, JOHN
T. BRUSH. WILLIAM J. SHETS-
LINE. BARNEY DREYFUSs. n. S.
ROBINSON"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
CAPITAL JoTTINGS.

Another effort will be made to have
enacted into law at this session Of Con-
gress the Longworth bill appropriating
81, 100000 annually for the purchase or
erection of embassies and legation and
consular buildings abroad. Representative
Lowden of Illinois brought up the matter
at meeting of the committee on foreign
affairs Friday and ascertained that the
members were as much in favor of its
passage as they were a year ago.
President Roosevelt's recommendation
in his message to Congress that there be
a redistribution OF certain government
department bureaus for the purpose of
unifying the national health administra-
tion has been approved by the Ameri-
can Medical Association through its COM
mittee on legislation, now in session. The
committee stated that the Presidents
recommendation is in keeping with the
views long entertained and expressed by
the medical profession.
Mrs. Roosevelt Friday received the
gifts which were brought from China by
Special Chinese Ambassador Tang Shao
Yi. They consist Of handsome tiger
skin lined with yellow silk and said to be
one of the largest in existence; belts of
DedutIIut slim. Sduleo dHu ohSSi' ho
gifts were brought from China by the
special embassy sent to thank President
Roosevelt and the American government
for the remission Of large portion Of the
Boxer indemnity.
Three wool growers We're the only Wit
nesses heard Friday by the House ways
and means committee at the tariff hear
ing. r. G.. Johnson of Blackfoot, Idaho,
gave figures showing that the profit o? a
flock Of sheep in Idaho is 10 per cent.
Solomon Luna. q wool grower Of New
Mexico, urged the retention of the pres
ent tariff on wool. saying that he would
like to have the duty increased if pos
sible II. W. kellq, representing the New
Mexico Wool Growers Association. claim
ed that the cost of raising sheep has in
creased and asked to have the taric on
wool retained
A movement is being considered by
several members Of the House looking to
the overthrow of the recent order of the
President withdrawing the marine corps
from United States warships Just what
form the opposition to the Presidents
order will take has not been decided upon.
but cne prominent member declared FRI
day that if the naval committee did not
take some step to defend the marine
corps there probably would be pro-
vision offered on the floor Of the House
expressing the disapproval of that body
of the Presidents policy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
PERKINS RESOLUTIONS.
Continued from Page One.)

my respect for the Congress of the
United States. To the Congress is
granted great power and upon it are
imposed great responsibilities. We can
not neglect our duties nor shirk our
responsibilities. The dignity Of that
body should not only be punctiliously
insisted upon, but it should be properly
maintained. The statements made by
the President of the United States can
rot be lightly disregarded. They may
be so construed by the public as to
lessen the dignity and thereby impair
the usefulness of the Congress of the
United States. 1t can be justly said,
think, that those expressions were un-
fortunate Whether it is enough to say
this, or whether some more formal ac-
tion should be taken it will be for
Congress, exercising a wise and dis
Greet judgment, to decide.
1--WE are the representatives of 90,-
100000 of people. We are the legislative
tody of great nation. am sure there
is no one who has the honor to be a
member of this Congress who will hes
itate to approve such action as may be
required by a proper regard for the
dignity of the body to which we belong,
and of the people whose representa-
tives we arc"
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
While speaking, Perkins was accord
ed rapt attention by the entire men,
bership. Even the occupants of the gal
leries, who usually keep up an inces-
SAINT conversation, maintained silence.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Per-
kins was applauded on all sides.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

Willie Fitzgerald is fast recovering
from his injury.
Johnny Coulon has definitely entered
the 115-pound class
Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence has
agreed to take on Harry Mansfield OF
England next Tuesday at Philadelphia.
Young Loushrey, the crack lightweight
will meet Mickey Garron at Philadelphia
tonight Loughrey is also slated to box
Charley Sieger Monday night.
Tommy Dutton. 125-pound English
boxer. has arrived at Baltimore and was
an interested spectator at the Remont-
Jones bout. He has issued a challenge
to meet the winner
Reports from Northboro, where FRANKIE
Neil is in training. indicate that the niue
Californian is in good shape for his bout
with Owen Moran at the Armory a A.
Boston. Tuesday night.
Johnny Murphy. best rough fighter de-
veloped in San Francisco since Eddie
HaElon caught the fight fans by MS
bustling style. has decided to take tiip
East in hopes of getting matches WIN
Leach Crcss. Tom Murphy and others
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

the tariff on Philippine sugar and tobac-
co. AS result OF the conference yes
terday between Judge Taft and the ma
jority members of the committee. that
the House of Representatives will pass
bill which will thoroughly revise the
present schedule is generally admitted.
At yesterdays consultation Mr.. Taft
did not discuss any particular tariff
schedules but expressed, a desire to take
up certain schedules at some future talk
with the committee. He also favored
any action bj the committee which would
bring before it the manufacturers wha
have expressed their views publicly on
the tariff question. as well as any other
persons who could furnish valuable in
formation relating to the proposed re-
vision.
Chairman Payne said tonight that An
drew Carnegie is the only witness who
has been subpoenaed up 70 this time, and
it will therefore undoubtedly be neces-
sary for the committee to hold further
hearings after the Christmas recess to
hear all the witnesses who will be called
before It,
With President-e elect Taft and the House
in favor Of tariff law which will meet
conditions and materially revise present
duties, mainly downward. the discussion
Of the tariff situation centers In the pos
sible action of the Senate. While some
claim that the upper house will not at
tempt to make any radical changes in
the bill which the House will pass. pro-
vided THAI measure does not include many
reductions. others express the opinion
that certain interests In the Senate will
desire to amend the bill to such an ex-
tent that Mr.. Taft would be likely to
veto it. This latter possibility, 1t is be-
lieved by some. may have the effect of
getting through the Senate the bill which
the House accepts. 1t is considered likely
that the extra session of Congress which
Judge Taft will call Immediately after his
Inauguration for the purpose of passing
a new tariff bill, will last late into the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

emphatic exception. AS past president
of the A. A. L. and an associate of the
managers of the American representa-
tives in the Olympic games, he had
witnessed many contests and had Of
ficiated at quite a few. And / am
positive" he asserted, that there is
no sportsman on the face OF the earth
as fair and generous as the American
sportsman.
1.-The Marathon run at those games
is a case in point. Not one of the
team but would have been
glad to give the victory to Dorando.
But they couldn't do it. The rules
required the runner to finish in front
of the royal box, and the Italian was
and physically spent SO that
he was unable to reach the goal un-
aided.
There were not two of three Amer
leans in distress, as DIR. Sargent has
stated. With one exception, they fin
ished fresh and strong-giving proof
Of the splendid training they had re-
ccive6''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
THE TAFT CABINET.
This and Other Important Matters Dis
cussed at White House.

Washington, Dec. 11.-President Roose-
welt and President-elect Taft had q long
talk tonight at the White House. Many
matters relative to the present and mex;
administration were discussed, not the
least important matter being the make
up of the Taft cabinet. The talk began
after 10 o'clock on the conclusion of a
dinner at the home of Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury and Mrs. winthrop, at
tended by Mr. and Mrs. Taft. Before
the conference Mr.. Taft announced that
it would te entirely private and that he
would decline to give any details what
ever. aside from the advance announce
ment that he would discuss many impor-
tant subjects with the President.
Besides consulting President Roosevelt
regarding various men who may be avail
able for cabinet positions, Mr.. Taft will
talk tomorrow with Secretary Root on
the same subject. if such an appoint
ment is found convenient.
During an interview today between
Judge Taft and Senator Aldrich. the re-
suit of the work of the monetary com
mission was thoroughly gone over. Sen
ator Aldrich. it was learned. is a thorough,
believer in the efficiency of the commits
legislation which shall place into perma-
nent law some of the recommendations
| which are to be made.
Judge Taft heretofore went over these
matters somewhat in detail with Rep.
Burton of Ohio. who is member of the
commission. and from what was said TO-
day by those interested in the subject the
prediction would seem safe one that the
next administration will be favorable to
the enactment of at least some of the
recommendations to be made by this COM
mission looking to permanent reform in
the currency system of the country
Judge Taft said that his interview with
Senator Aldrich did not relate to the
postal savings bank bill now pending
| Rep Burton will confer with Mr.. Tart to-
| morrow. when it is believed the subject
will be pursued further.
George A. knight of California was
recommended for cabinet position today
| by Representative Duncan B. Mckinley
| of that state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

New York, Dec. 1.-Even more SEN
sational than the tumultuOus close of
the recent National League playing
season were the closing hours of the
leagues annual meeting here today,
when charges of attempted bribery of
the umpires who officiated at the game
which decided the championship of
1908. between New York and Chicago
at the Polo grounds, Oct. s, were raised
and the magnates appointed a commit
tee to probe them, limiting even that
criminal prosecutions might follow the
investigation committees report.
So rare are accusations of bribery in
organized baseball, and so well au-
thenticated were the charges present
ed today and officially made public by
the league, in a statement signed by
representatives of all it's clubs that
the news created a decided stir and in
a large measure revived the turmoil
which accompanied the championship
dispute two months ago. 1t is known
that the league has for two days been
considering the subject in executive
session. The statement just referred to
is as follows:
"When the National League had ap
parently transacted all or It's business
at it's meeting Thursday, Dec. 10, 1908.
and after the league had received an
official call from the representatives
of the American League, Mr.. Pulliam
called attention to a matter which the
undersigned consider not only of the
utmost Importance to the league, but
to organized baseball as well. He stat
ed that Messrs. KLEIN and Johnstone,
the umpires who had officiated at the
game played between the New York
aud Chiiago clubs at the Polo grounds
Oct s, 1908. had submitted to him GER
tain signed statements that an effort
had been made to bribe them with re-
srect to their duties pertaining to that
contest. In one of these statements the
name of the person who approached the
umpire was given. as we'll as the name
of persons who he claimed to repre-
sent In the other statements the
names of the persons who approached
the umpire were not given, this UNI
pire stating that they were strangers
to him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
THE HOUSE RULES.
The "lnsursents" Choose Committee to
Draft Proposed Amendments.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE fight for 4 re-
vision of the rules of the House of Rep.
resentatives was begun tonight at a
meeting of the so-called insurgents.
Twenty-Five Republican representatives
attended. Representative Hepburn of
Iowa presided and was authorized to
name a committee of five, with himself
as chairman, to draft the proposed
amendments to the rules and to report
to the organization on Tuesday night.
The insurgents considered the various
suggestions for more than two hours. Mr..
Hepburn said that the various plans pro-
posed for changing the rules would be
considered by the committee which he
will name. He made it known that all of
the members invited to the meeting. ex-
cept Rep. Norris of Nebraska. who is
out of town. were present.
Those interested in the movement have
been proceeding quietly with their plans.
with the apparent purpose of increasing
their numbers sufficiently to be able to
control the situation by joining the Dem-
ocrats in fight on the rules. The In
surgents" claim that in the present Con-
gress but .. Republicans are needed to
join the Democrats to bring about a
CIldIlSe liz tIc IulSSs NIIilS Ill tilS~ OASt
Congress. they say, they will need but "a
Republican members. Three of the rep
resentatives present tonight-Hepb.rn,
Pollard and Ellis-will not be members
of the next Congress.
While several of those at the meeting
are for Cannon for Speaker, they made
it plain that they greatly desire a change
in the rules. There were no express
siops except those of friendly feelings for
the Speaker" said Nh. HEPBURN after
the meeting. mo one has anything
against Mr.. Cannon" He said the gem
eral feeling was that if. under the rules,
the House must have despotic Speaker,
there was no one the insurgents" would
rather have than Uncle joe
Several new suggestions besides those
already advanced were made at the meet
ing tonight. To increase the membership
of the rules committee of the House has
been the most popular suggestion anG it
has been proposed ti,at this committee be
elected by the members of the House in
stead of being chosen by the Speaker.
The election. in like manner Of COM
mittee on committees to perform duties
similar to a similar body in the Senate
has also been proposed by leaders in the
movement. Another plan proposed is that
two Thursdays be set apart each month
for the consdera ton of bills On the House
calendar and the remaining Thursdays
for the consideration of measures on the
union calendar
None of those at the meeting would say
whether 1t is intended to bring the matter
to an issue in the present session of Con-
gress is convened
Those present at the hearing were Reps.
Hepburn and Hubbard. Iowa; Campbell,
Madison, Scott and Murdock, Kansas;
Townsend and Mclaughlin, Michigan;
Davis. Lindbergh and Volzstad. Minneso-
ia; Cooper, Nelson, Esch and Morse. Wis
consin; Foster, Vermont Ellds. Missouri:
and Hayes. California; Gardner
and Lowering Massachusetts,; ard Pol
lard. Henshaw and Kinkaid, Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
ANOTHER KICK COMING.
Somebody Objects to Presidents Or.
dering Old Building Torn Down.

Washington, Dec. u-Attention was
called today to the fact that the ut
terances of the President in regard
to the action of Congress in lirnitinp
the use Of the secret service force is
not the only action of the executive
that is considered by members as OBJ
jectionable. 1t became known that the
subcommittee Of the committee on ap-
preparations having in charge the
preparation of the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill, has been
investigating the raZing of the old
Pennsylvania depot, that was located
on the MALL until the President had it
tern down last summer That the COM
mittee failed to eXpunge it's inquiries
about this action from the printed
hearings is taken to indicate the tenn
per OF that committee toward the Ex-
ecutive.
When Col. Charles S. Bromwell, mil
itary aide to the President, and super
intendent of public buildings and
grounds, appeared before the commit
tee. Rep Burleson of Texas asked him
if he had rot requested an appropria-
ton last year for watchman for the
old depot.
Il think So replied Col. Droniwell
but 1 have not had any occasion to
use ii, because I have torn down the
railroad station
What! Torn down the railroad sta.
tion?" exclaimed the Texas member.
Col. Bromwell explained that he tore
down the building on a written order
from the President of the United
States
do you know of any law on the
statute books that authorizes any ex-
ecutive officer to sell any of the prop.
erty of the United States of that char.
acter-real estate?" inquired Chairman
Tawney of Minnesota.
mo sir" replied the President
aide. Il called the attention of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
GENERAL SPORTING MATTERS
De Coubertin Takes Up Fight
Over the Next Olympic Games.

by few American leaders, three times
In 10 years against the International
Olympic, committee. but they have
failed: and strong and powerful as our
committee stands, there seems to be
ent organization.
Believe me, sir. yours truly.
BARON PIERRE DE COUBERTIN.
President International Olympic Com.
The letter. on which Prof. Sloane re-
fused to comment, was sent with the
request that 1t be made public.
The action at which Baron Coubertir
takes uinbrage was taken on Nov Is
at the annual meeting of the Amateur
Athletic Union Of the United States.
on which occasion James e. Sullivan.
the central figure on the American
side of the international controversy
was for the fourth consecutive time
elected president Of the organization
The union resolved as follows:
"That the union appoint committee,
consisting of James E. Sullivan, Bar
ton :. Weeks, Joseph B. MacCabe, Ev-
erett G.. Brown and Gustavus c. Kir-
by, with power in its discretion to add
W us HuiiOer otHeTS VIII HceN lol We
members of this union or Of it's allied
bodies, in an effort to bring together
representatives of the governing bodies
of amateur track and field sports OF
the nations Of the world to the end
hat there be discussed and decided by
such international committee the time
and place Of the next international or
Olympic contests and the events to be
decided. the rules and regulations gov
erning such contests, and all other
matters having to do herewith
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

New York. Dec. 11.-Baron Pierre
De Coubertin, president Of the inter-
national Olympic committee, in a let
ter addressed to Prof. w. M. Sloane Of
Columbia University again takes up
the cudgels Of his organization in the
bitter fight being waged between 1t
and the Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States since the Olympic games
In London last simmer. In his letter
to Prof. Sloane the Baron lodges a
spirited protest against the validity Of
the American organizations authority
to take the lead in calling together the
international body Of amateur athlet-
ic officials which must meet to decide
the time, place and other conditions Of
the Olympic games Of 1912.
Prof. Sloane Is one of the two Amer
lean members of the International
Olympic committee, the other being AL
lison w. Armour Of Chicago.
Following is the text of Baron De
Coubertin's letter:
Paris, Nov. 2S. 1905.
Sir--It has been announced in
American papers that the Amateur
Athletic Union of the United States had
appointed a committee with power to
form an international organization for
the purpose of discussing and decid-
ing the time and place of the next
Olympic games" 1t is the business of
the International olympic committee to
discuss such questions and we are to
meet in Berlin next May under the
patronage and upon the kind invita-
ton Of H r. H.. the Crown Prince. to
decide where the fifth Olympiad Q912)
is to take place. We all know of course
that great efforts have been directed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

round they swappcd punches. each TAX
ing and giving hard punishment.
In the early rounds It looked as if
belmont wculd have the better of the
argument. The men fought straight
rules and at in-fghting the Bostonian
was Jones master. In every clinch he
would pound Jones in the body hard
and often. The Brooklyn boy, however,
was tough proposition, was ever
ready to mix up. He played mostly for
the face, and in the fourth round had
Delmont's left eye in bad shape and his
nose skinned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
SARGENT REGARDS OLYMPIC
ATHLETES As PROFESSIONALS

Boston, Dec. 11.-That the athletes
who participated in the Olympic games
are such highly specialized performers
as to be i'll effect professionals, and as
such cannot be expected to be above
taking an unfair advantage of their
opponents, was the statement made in
q paper of DIR. D. A. Sargent's, read
before the Boston Physical Education
Society last night in the Boston Nor
NAL School building.
To this proposition Of Harvard's
physical director. J. B. MacCabe took
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12

DR.. Frank Russell Baker of Will
liamsburg, N. Y, fell out of fourth
story window at his home Friday night
and was instantly killed. Dr. Baker
was removing a, window screen, which
was fastened to the outside wall of the
house, and it is believed that the
weight Of this caused him to loose his
balance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
LOST
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CONTINUED from Page Nine.)

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new ad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
BELMONT AND JONES FIGHT
LIVELY DRAW At BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Dec. lin a slashing
bout of Is rounds before the Eureka
Athletic Club Thursday night, AL Del
mont of Boston and Willie Jones Of
Brooklyn fought to draw. It was q
battle Of little gladiators Round after
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-12
Schooner Yacht Dervish Sold.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE sale of the
schooner yacht Dervish, flagship of the
Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead
by Commodore Henry A. Morse of Bos-
ton to Robert Toland of Philadelphia,
was announced today. The Dervish is
one of the best schooner yachts on the
Atlantic seaboard, having won two
ocean races to Bermuda.