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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
Mcclure Has the Tigers
Guessing Over Harris.
Jennings and Red Sox Man.
' agement May Fall Out.
Hal Chase's. Conduct Causes No
Tears Elm Gotham.

Detroit. Jan. G.-Managcr Jennings
IS at a loss 10 understand the .advices
from Boston to the effect that Boston
intends 10 hold OH to Joe Harris. The
Detroit manager understood that he
was 20 have the big twirlcr, and under
stood IT so thoroughly that he had an
nouhced the fact to the neWspapermen
here. II he doesn't get him now Jen-
nings will think there is double
cross somewhere.
When Detroit waived on Harris the
Michigan men were given to under
stand that he was to figure in trade
with another American League club. In
order not to block any plans Boston
might nave for the betterinent Of It's
team. Detroit waived. When. however,
jennings learned that Harris was slat-
cd TO go to Columbus with Congalton
and an outfieldcr not yet named, Jcn-
nfng3 put in a direct claim to Presi-
dent Taylor, asking for Harris and eX
planning that the only reason for De-
tTcit's waiver was not to embarrass
Boston in its efforts to trade with
some major league club.
Jennings assurances from Taylor
were TO the effect that Harris, under
the circumsta would go TO De-
troit, but Taylor also advised him to
get in communication with Mcclure.
Jennings did SO. and he says that al
though Mcclure said something about
keeping Harris for another year he
supposed that it was understood that
Detroit could have him If it really
wanted him.
Now come the advices from Boston
that Harris is to be retained by the
Red Sox. Jennings is trying to figure
ont how it was that Boston had in
tended to practically give Harris away
TO an American Association team and
why just as soon as Detroit put In a
claim for him Mcclure decided to hold
on to him.
The only explanation Of the sudden
change of front here Is that Boston is
holding out for a longer price on the
big fellow Having learned that De
troit wants Harris the manager of the
Tigers believes that the Boston bunch
ts trying to hold him up on a trade
possibly for Mcintyre. The Indications
are now that Boston won't get McIn-
tyre unless it pays Il good sized bonus
with Harris. and if Boston insists on
keeping Harris it will be war between
Boston and Detroit from now on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07

but hat AIR. Walker they figure muc!,
the better iii handling the flag in get
ting big fields away to good starts with
less scoring.
1t is rather doubtful whether the
stewards will heed the horsemen' S
wants i'll this respect. however. as it is
well known what powerful influence
MI Newton has with the body. severa
OF the stewards being his staunch sup
portnrS.
Columbus is certain to ask for a
two-weeks' meeting. but it is hGnad
Tor the future good of the sport that the
stewards compel that association to cut
out me undesirable features which can
not but do whole lot Of harm if per
SISTED n-the tub, wheel and other
gambling games.
Gradually the places where horsomen
may go and wager bet on the chance
o. their horses winning is being mar
rowed. and the action of Columbus in
allowing more than open gambling is a
serious question the stewards ought
closely to look into. The tub, wheel.
etc. are the biggest percentage gamb-
ing games known for 1.-The house, or
WhoevAr backs the game. Never should
open gambling of the sort be permitted
~ race course. and worse is having
IL at Grand Circuit meeting.
One of the PRINCIPAL bylaws of tie
circuit is to the effect eff member
permits any practice or method to OBJ
tam at its meeting which is prejudiciaI
to the good repute and best interests
OF the sport. it shall be notified to have
the same abated. If this is not done
the member may be ruled out of the
organization"
1t is hard To see how tho stewards
can with consistency evade hauling the
columbus track officials over the Goals.
ana securing from them the promise
that IN the future all games Of the tub
and wheel variety be cut out entirely.
Favora BILE comment is heard on all
sides regarding the dollar futurit.-
opened by the American Horse Breeder
Tor mares foaling the coming spring.
NOBODY breeding trotting horses can
afford to remain out of the futuritz-
STAKES II this day of advancement. and
the Breeder has made the payments 50
lsht on each nomination that more
IMAM foolish would be the breeder who
denies the opportunity.-4It cost ONLY
Sll TO carry a foal to the time it is threh
Years old, and the futurity is valued at
sio,.S9 s25> %lick <1Q9S &.eet sside for
the trotters, and the renaindasr is for
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
HAL CHASE CAUSES NO
WEEPS OF CONDUCT,

New York, Jan. 6.-No tears are be-
Ing shed ut American League head
quarters over the latest report from
the Pacific coast that Hal Chase has
decided to cast his fortunes with the
Slope outlaws for the umpty- umpth
time. In the office OF the Highlanders
the tale from Chicago about Hal tying
up with the Coast League Is viewed
with suspicion, but not with alarm
for even without the spectacular first
sacker the Hihglanders look rather
nifty. However the stories now being
circulated about Hurricane Hal" are
not dong the Californian any good, for
by refusing to deny them the man
from the Golden West is getting in bad
with his liberal employer. Frank Far
rclI. with whom he has n contract that
stu has two years to run.
The view of the occupants of the
American League office is that Chase
Is being badly advised by his friends
on the coast. and that In slime re-
spects he il an migrate. Chase did not
mako the New York Americans. hut
The New York Americans made Chase
Hal was one of those phenomS on
whoE! somebody had to take a chance
and the Highland management gam
bled on the prowess OF the California
Kid. On the recommendation of Den
ny Long. Farrell first signed Chase to
an expensive contract and has since
raised his salary until he gets sti-
pend far in excess of many other
great first-SackerS.
And how has Chase treated Rarrell?
Hal Kept Farrell specializing whether
he would report the first season. when
he was an unknown quantity, and
when he had made good did hold-up
act last spring that was worthy OF
Jesse James. Chase gained his Doint
IN the battle for more salary and got
longtime contract besides. but he
made his kick at Il time when the club
simply had TO knuckle down to him
and. moreover. handicapped the team
in its development by his failure TO re-
port.
The New York owners cannot 500
where Chase has any grievance against
The Hill-toppcrs and do not blame hi,,
for his many breaks. but are getting
tired of them. If Chase does not care
70 report and has preference to he a
star In his own locale. Farrell will not
KICK; but Farrell will not again en-
ploy the Californian If he fails to show
mp rext spring. and will not aid him
should he ever want to re-enter Dro-
fessional baseball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
Boston Produce Market

Boston. Jan. G.
63G=
CORN-Easier: No. yellow Is.
OATS-Unchanged No. clipped white
TAY-Firmer: choice 2G.GoGl2f0o.
MILL FEED-Lower.
STRING BRAN-26 09af2650.
MINED FEED--27. 5UGi29..1
PORK-l-nchangcd: medium 11.2JMli ~.
LARD-GnchanEed; 1fH,
BEEF-Eirn whole cattle SkU5.
LAMBS-Frm. spring 120l2is
NFALS-Firm. 12G13.
BTTrFR-Steady; northern 2909
CIIEk.SF-Steady York state 1pdi6.
EGGS--IIigher; choice GGaG24; western :;
G3n
APPLES-Cuiet: No. Baldwins e.7Ht
$50
POTATOES-IIiglicr; Maine white Tfn1I
SUGAR-SteaGy on basis Of $40 for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07

Path Times. a party Of Bath bowlerS
went tc Richmond Thursday evening and
played Editor Dunham's clack five and
returned home defeated two out Of three
games. Neither team rolled where
near a good string. the Bath bovlers roll
ing poorly. not being used to the alleys
Editor Durham had as his partners
Messrs. Knight, Fish, Herbert ard Proc
tor. and these gentlemen entertained the
Eath bowlers royalty. The Bath team
was not the Clothiers, who intended max
ing the trip, hut a picked team under the
ca ptancy of y. +. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
THIS WEEKS BOUTS.

Tuesduy-Jos Walcott " Jim Gardner
and two other bouts .Ar1noy A. A: Jack
slAck Ick ra harley 1 i' , Aloanv'
Brown 4. a.. New York
Wednesday, Johnny Coulon vs. Kid
MURPHY. Peoria. H.: Jimmy Trenwith vs..
Jack EouGhcliy, Wayne a. G.. Phiadei-
phia
Thurslay-Alhert belmont VS.. Harry
Baker. Long Aero \. c.. New York; Jack
Wilson Us. Young Roal. Windsor, ont. ::
Harry ScroEE% vs.. Billy Weller. Montreal:
jack Blackburn VS. George Gunthfr,
broadway \. c., Philadelphia.
Fridav-Sai.or Burke W. Jack Bonner.
l<loby. Lawrence: Jim Gardner VS. Ed
Chambers Industrial 4. c.. Phila,lelphia:
Arthur Cote VS.. Patsey Sweeney, Man
chester, y. II.
Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Jan. e.
Lower prices for wheat II Liverpool
caused weakness in the local market to
day. the May delivery closing at a net
loss of IL. Corn was Il shade lower. Oats
were hMis lower and provisions lI1@a-n
tt21i. higher
Tie leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-May 1oi@is: July "ia; Sept
96l<
COEN-May 6las@14; July 6o1sah; Sept
oATs-Mav old 547.nA: May new 52Fs
@52; July old ass July new ~,
LART'-Jan. &C5: May SEX.
SHORT RIBS-Jan. IN: May 1.i1f..
Cash quotations were as follows:
MHt;AT-No. > spring 1Osml1-: No. ;
Zoe: No. rcd 1898. l0l.,.
CoPN-No > 5eGfl.: NJ. 2 yellow. GamyA
OATS-No. : $685.; No. :; white iSi.@"i%
RYF-No SlIS2.
Mailing Fair to choice 95Qih3
FI.AN SEEDING. | northwestern IL.
TIMCTHY-4 SID 40.
CLONFR-11G.
SHORT RIBS-S. 156t722I. W..
MESS PORk-l3. 100 13121a.
Sif6RT CLEAR SIDES pelI7@7l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
The Leading Stocks.

New York. Jan. 6-Atary Wide advances
were recorded III tie proc,~9 ~ o''. M7
TO-DAY and the volume OF business VN-
banded The movement WIS very uneven
and Spotty, with large actl'llN. cnhS"sun
at a few points where ais, the rIlhclpaI
rise occurred. except Tor Wide ;tn'ailces
in Il few inactive stocks which rave not
sold before in tie interval of the general
Improvement in tho market. The dealings
were highly professional End SUGGEST U!
nancuverS against IN! outStanulhi, siot :
interest formed an important feature OF
the dav. Profit taking 1T the END greatly
reduced the days gains. The bioad I'M
DERIVING basis of the operations 1of me
rise was the pronounced relaxation In the
money market. Not only was money dc-
cidedly easier. but the CONVICTION VAS
general that the breaking down OF the
final barriers to the restoration OF iioIiii Ia,
banking conditions would be followed by
something like rusl. back into banking
deposits of fumes. .
The betterment of the money situatlor
extended to foreign markets although
the effect was Offset there by the dissat-
isfaction with the news OF the colriht'
fiotation of a Prussiar loan estimated at
$15. 600. NN Conspicuous strength IN rev
stocks was Il principal element III INC
general advance. OF these Northern Pa
cfc was most prominent. The animated
speculation in that stock was based on Il
constant stream of rumorS regarding me
alleged intention to declare IN extra NV
ident on that stock. No official sanction
could be obtained for these rumors. The
Hartman stocks we've made strong ON
assumption of the benefits to accrue to
them from the supposed project affecting
the Hill properties. Reading was an
other center Of speculation and the group
of coalers were all very strong ihc
better relative snow Of earnings which
these roads have made since the general
reaction comrGreG with other railroads
helped the advance.
Another rise in the price of copper. iii
London was a helpful factor in cheering
sentiment A late stifening in the cal.
loan rate added to the disposition to take
profits on the rise and the result was an
easy tone at :hc closing.
Bonds We're firm. Total sales. par value,
81 4A.o0o. United States bonds were I'M
on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07

the opportunity of getting into the
Grand Circuit fold with the holding az
meeting in July. There is no reason
why II couple of Western tracks could
not be accepted and the racing begin
the second week in July. thus giving
the horsemen a longer season to earn
money with their stables.
The Cleveland management are in
doubt concerning the holding of
another meeting at the Chenille track.
They are satisfied there is no Crlance
Of betting. and without it the best they
can expect is to pull out about even
with everything favorable for them
II IS their intention to dispose of the
Chenille property for house lots, and
take the track and buildings at Randall,
o., which is outside the city limits of
Cleveland, so it is believed no objee-
tons will be made against betting on
the races. The stewards will definite
ly decide the future of the Cleveland
racing proposition.
OF course. dates will be awarded 70
Providence, as under the bylaws of the
circuit a track has till ApriL1 to decide
whether they want the dates or not
running another meeting at Nara
gansett with no betting. while vet
another reason for his dropping out is
tho death of his wife a few weeks ago
Still, he owns the property, and might
just as well keep in the swim.
Last year there was a vacant week
at the close Of the Grand Circuit at
Columbus and the opening of Lexing-
ton through there having been no meet
at Cincinnati. 1t is reported that the
association at Lima, O.. plan changing
their track from a half to mile
course and asking for membership.
Another story is that Cincinnati parties
wish to hold Grand Circuit meeting
in connection with a fair at a track on
the edge of Kentucky, only a short way
from Cincinnati.
If there can be any truth in rumors
the stewards will declare for a different
presiding judge in the place Of George
Hayt whose work in the stand the mast
season was far from satisfactory to the
horsemen. The one most spoken OF for
the position is a. ]. Heating of New
York, who has filled the place at the
Lexington. Ky. meetings and else
where with great credit.
There is no question. either. but
horsemen would be pleased were the
st3elwaEds to select Frank Walker for
starting Judge in piase of Robert i
Newton. Not that the latter is so bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
BASEBALL NOTES

The owners of the Scranton club are
anxious to secure Bobby Lowe for
mana ger.
Tommy Corcoran will manage tho
Tniontown club of the L. Q. NJ. League
this wear.
Manager Patsy" Donovan of Brook
lyn is said TO be keeping III condition
By skating.
George Stalilngs is reported to be
negotiating with George Tebeau fur
the purchase Of the Louisville club.
Sandow Alertcs. few years ago the
star outfielder Of the New York Giants,
has been released by Minneapolis.
TIE st. Louis papers arc making 4
crusade against q spring series be-
tween the Cardinals and the
"BroWHS.'
Fred Glade has written to President
Farrell that ne is ready to DO business
as his transfer to New York from st.
Louis is wholly to his liking.
Cy Young III, Who is to be with
Pittsourg next season, Won % out of
SO games in the Western Association
in 1907. Becker. another Pirate capture,
was the leading stickcr Of this organ
ization, with IN average of $50.
If Rarncy DTeyfuss cannot be per-
auaded to Let Garry Hermann have
Tommy Leach for manager of the
Cincinnati Reds at a conference to
be held this week. John Camel will
probably he appointed before many
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
A. A. U. DISCIPLINES
YALE BASKETBALL TEAM.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Dr. G. T.. Will
Der chairman of the registration COM
mittee Of the South Atlantic AssOcia :
ton Of the A. a. T.. has announced
that he has decided to suspend the
Yale basketball team for playing,
against George Washington University
when the Ellis had been notified that
their opponents had two professionals
in the lineup.
1t is said that Yalc's suspension will
last only two weeks, and it is under
stood that the George Washington fac
ulty will write q letter Of apology to
the New Haven authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
PLAYERS ARE VALUABLE.
Members of Swarthmorc Football
Squad Worth $33o,000 Each.

short time ago an admirer of
Swarthmore died and left that college
So,O00.ooo. One restriction, however.
was named in the will: In order that
the money go to the college the will
stated that athletics, and particularly
football with other colleges, would
have to be discontinued.
For considerable time the PROPOSE
fion was discussed by the Swarthmore
council. but finally. owing to the
popularity of football among the
undergraduates and loss Of independ-
ence in acSeptings The sbedaest, it was
decided to let the offer down and forego
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Jan. G.
Ii a. do. gulf Il Is Sales 200 bales.
Galveston steady, 11%,: Charleston quiet.
1b5s: Memphis steady. 1ih: New Orleans
quiet and steady. 113s; Mobile steady. II:
Savannah dull. 10A.
Net receipts for three days % S13
Exrorts to Great Britain 1919; tp
France 100; to the continent "S.49i: to
Mexico q.
Stock 9S2. 5S5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
George'.Dixon'DiesIn
Bellevue Hospital.

New York, Jan. G-Goorgc Dixon. the
negro puGilSt. the winner of several hun
drcd fistic encounters. died today III the
alcoholic ward Of Bellevue hospital. a vic
tim of Il long fight with drink. Idolized
in his prime by thousands as Il rin:, hero.
Dixon passed away practically penniless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago, IAN. &.
CATLE-Rcceipts @i.OOH; market active
and 1GNi20 lower. steers 3.0Mt6. IS.
HOGS-Rcceipts 6n.MO: market steady
to strong: choice heavy shipping 4.55ni6'
SHEEP Receipts 1000, market steady
but slow; sheep iNj; lambs sal; yearllngs
4GG15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-.OcuI@7i-.

BJTrFR-Stead creamcrics oOI2o:
da iiies 1875. -
Et :C;S-I'irn: at market cases included.
2s1G925. firsts a; prime firstS 70; extras 3
CHEESE-StcaJy: 1lHfrl3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
New York Money Market.

New Ork. jan. D.
Prime mercantile paper SG10 per cent
Sterling exchange steady at 4S560Gi 1856
for demand and at 4Sl for G0-day bills.
Commercial bills $50. IS.
Bar silver 557s.
Mexican dollars Al.
(.nNprnf,npnt hGrlS Sina1N-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-02
81 TAKE THIS MAN"
HAS NOVEL THEME

Henry W. Savage produced a new
comedy drama, entitled Il Take This
Man." by Miss Edith Ellis, at the Court
Square Theater. Springfield, Mass, last
Monday night.
4 Take This Man" introduces a char
acter new TO the stage in the role of
Hiram Perkins, a ne'er-do-weII es-
thetic tramp, who deserts his wife and
children, leaving them in a small In
diana town, in order that he may drift
around the world and see the countries
and peoples about whom he has read.
Meanwhile his wife, who is a deter
mined, ambitious woman, becomes edi-
tor and proprietor OF a small country
newspaper and ekes out a living for her
self and children. In the conduct Of
her paper she stands Ger good morals,
and in line with her policy supports an
honest politician in his night for a seat
ia the Legislature against the CONNER
cial boss of the village. thereby incur
ring the enmity of the latter. In the
thick of the fight she falls 4 love with
her own candidate. and is considering
his proposal of marriage. when Hiram.
her husband, reappears after an absence
OF eleven years, IN the clothes or a
tramp, still imbued with his old diet
tapte spirit
Naturally she is shocked by his resur-
rection, and after giving him the cold
leaViags of the family supper she asks
him what he expects 10 do and where
he expects TO go, TO which Hiram i'm
pudently and smilingly answers: 'Be ii
ever so humble there's no place like
home She angrily refuses TO 50 back
to the old life and VIII not accept Hiram
as her husband. still she has not the
heart 70 turn him out or doors and gives
him an ultimatum. saying: II wOn't
drive you away homeless. because YOU
are the father Of my children. On the
other hand. ] viii not accept you as thS
head of this house Here's my PROPOSE
ton, You were always good cook and
handy about the house. when you want
! ed TO be, so I'll OFFER YOU so a month e
/ do my cooking and general homework
To her surprise, Hiram accepts the
| offer, and the interesting story that fol
lows is based upon this singular agree
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-02
WILLIAM GILLETTE
FORSAKES LONDON
Noted Actor Will Stay in America
and Will Write Plays
Mostly.

A conference between Charles Froh-
man and William Gillette lately was
followed by a surprising announce
ment that hereafter Mr.. Gillette Will
devote but half the usual theatrical
year to acting. The rest Of the year
Mr.. Gillette will give to playwriting
and recreation. The announcement
was accompanied by the statement
that, at the actor-playwright request.
Mr. Frohman has agreed that the six
months Mr. Gillette does act will be
entirely devoted to the American stage.
This means that William Gillette will
appear only in the principal cities of
America. and never again on the Lon
don stage.
In view Of the fact that William Gil
lette is one OF the extremely few really
profitable stars that can be safely sent
to London from America, and that he
has already been announced as certain
10 act the Bernstein play, Samson, in
London, the statement given out by Mt
Frohman Is like a bolt from the blue.
William Gillette in a new play by the
author OF THE Thief" and adapted 70
the American stage by Mr.. Gillette, GER
tain therefore to bristle with typically
Gillette stage effects, iss5 been acknoWl-
edged by Mr.. Frohman as the most at
tractive bill he has TO offer the Ameri-
can theater-going public this fall. What
makes especially unexpected Mr.. Gil
lettes purpose TO forego the London
stage is the news that came to light
hat, during his visit TO London this
year. Mr.. Gillette net King Edward
and was personally requested by th'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-02

King to hasten his return TO the Lon
don stage
That MI GiIette's decision was final
was made plain when Charles Frohman
completed at once arrangements by
cable for Arthur Bourchier TO act sam
son" in London at the same time Mr..
Gillette is performing the role in Amer
lea. The same version Of the play Will
be used in both countries This adapta-
ton was made this summer in Paris by
Mr.. Gillette in conference with the
author Henri Bernstein. The text %
Mr.. Gillette's adaptation contains care
ful directions as to the acting OF the
different characters, which number
eight. On reading GiIIette's written idea
OF the way the chief character should
be played, Bernstein, IN delight. wrote
on the manuscript, $50 70 act Samson
viii be not 10 interpret. but 20 collab-
crate" The Gillette version Of Sam
SON. is an unsparing indictment
of the mental and moral fatty degen-
GRAFTON Of a certain stripe OF modern
society. The theme OF the play is
money.
Money viii buy ease. power, luxury,
learning, but Jacques E rachard, brought
up in poverty has It forced upon him
that money will not buy love. He sacri-
| fees his whole fortune TO bring about
4 panic on the exchange, 10 the ruina-
| ton Of the man who has robbed him
OF the love OF his wife. Like Samson
| Of old, he pulls down the walls OF ILL
gotten wealth upon his enemies, upon
the destroyer OF his home. and like
Sampson too. upon himself AS the
| manuscript has left Mr.. Gillette's hands,
| it is notable for sarcasm that is keen,
| irony that is grimly humorous and un-
| diuchingly condemnatory of modern So
ciety, and eloquence that is powerful
and certain to strike home.