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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
SPORTING.
JEFF Will FIGHT.
Satisfied That He Can
Get |oto Condition.
Rec|aims His Title and Will
Fight in a Few Months.
Johnson Would Cancel Other Fights
For Bout With Jeffries.

New York, April 20.-"I will fight Mr..
Jack Johnson. / will defend my title as
undefcatcd heavyweight champion of
tn" world"
Before great audience which packed
the American Music hall and among
which there were women as we'll as
mon. James J. Jeftries tonight made
this formal announcement.
IT was a signal for great joy. F,xrit-
ed men lcaped from their seats, shout
cd and checrcd and the many women
in tie audience appauded Their shrill
and excited cries of approval as they
stood up and waved their h4ndllrr-
chiefs and even their peach ba Skct
hats. 10 the pondcrous, bowling and
blushing "undefcatcd Champion added
uicturcsQucnesS to n remarkable scene.
In the street were hundreds of per
sons who could not get into the thea
ter. although high premiums were Of
fcred for seats. Early in the day JEFF
fries had promised to give his deci-
sion tonight and these people waited
for Jeffries until the police had to
81; ar a way for him to his automobile
or he might have been captured and
borne oft by his admirers.
After his sparring exhibition with
sam Berger the audience shouted 70"
Jeff to come out and make the state
ment he had promised.
The Big fellow" soon appeared. his
bath robe or dressing gown only reveal
ing his shaggy head and great red
fists.
TIL" house went wild literally and
JEFF stood near the footlights. smiling
and bowling and raising his hands for
order After several minutes the au-
diencc became reasonably quiet and
Jeff started off:
Ladies and gentlemen"
cut that out Jeff. come to the point.
cried a voice in the gallery
Il thank you from the bottom +
my heart"
Never mind that-Are you going to
| tight?" came another voice.
Il suppose YOU want to hear some
thing else" continued Jeffries. only
smiling at the interruption.
You bet we do" yelled dozens Of
men.
Well. am satisfied that after about
seven-weeks work.
Quit your Kidding" came another
| interruption.
That | can get in just as good con
dition as | ever was and | will fight
Mr.. Jack Johnson
If jeff had had anything more to say
! he could not have been heard. He ran
off the stage while the auditorium be-
came bedlam of noise and JOY. There
are several conditions attachek to JET
! fries re-entry into the prize ring
First, Johnson must defeat Ketchell
| The Jeffries cannot sign articles foy
possible 10 months and he insists that
the fight shall take pace in this coun-
J try and that il shall be unlimited as u
rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

After suffering "a commissions, brought
on it is believed from poison which he
had taken, Joseph Fitzgerald of Stacy
vile died late on Sunday night in the
home of Frank Tracy at Hampden.
Fitzgerald came to Hampden n few
weeks ago and went to board with Mr.
Tracy He had separated from his wife
and SOLD his farm in Stacyville. He
seemed Respondent most of the time
and the greater part Of each day was
passed by him in the cemetery. The
coroner deemed an inquest unneces-
sary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21

2A12. hogs 22.09J
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 81. sheep a. calves 493, hogs 1872.
FOREIGN CATTLE TRADE.
The British market for beef cattle de-
c!ined sharply during the past week, due
to heavy supplies for which the market
demand was not able to dispose of read
lily. Up to Monday prices held firm. but
on Tuesday quotations on States cattle
were from 3-4 to l cent per lb. lower but
have since then held steady at the decline
1t is generally expected that prices will
not average as high as in the past few
months, now that the embargo is remov-
ed from other shipping ports that have
until recently been closed. Canada has
not as yet sent forward any shipments
but it is understood that there will be a
large amount ready for export as soon
as permitted.
Late cables from Liverpool and London
quote live cattle lower at II 1-2m13 1-2c.
per Id. dressed weight: and refrigerator
beef IL cent higher at 10 1-2G1O Sac.
per lb.
Shipments and destinations April 10 to
IT.
BY the Winifredian to Liverpool-Morris
Beef Co. 49S, Swift q Co. 452; total $50
cattle. Swift &: Co. 465 beef quarters.
BY the Anglican to London-Morris Beef
Co. 300 Swift & Co. 253. J. A. Hathaway
& Co. 100: total 1858 cattle. Swift & Co.
1896 beef quarters.
BY the Michigan to Liverpool-Morris
Beef Co. 24a, Swift & Co. 159 Hathaway &.
CO. 1917: total 1876 cattle No beef quarters.
Total of shipments: Cattle 1899 beef
quarters 1861
TONE OF THE MARKET.
The supply of stock at the yards was
light, but the demand was smaller and
prices We're lower. Beef cattle sold
fairly well, but prices averaged below
last week. There We're no extra choice
cattle offered Such would bring 606hc.
Good cows sold from 1905, bulls 4@4A,
ordinary cows 3k@4hc., and poor cows
down to 1ac
veal calves averaged poor in quality,
and the market was weak. Prices
averaged from 5k@7Ac, but very few
bought the higher figure. The receipts
at the yards we're rather light
Receipts Of hogs from New England
points were quite heavy, but Western
hogs We're in smaller supply. Prices
We're off about Nc, with quotations at
7M7ssc.. live weight, and Sk@9c.
dressed.
Sheep and lambs were in very light
supply and there was no change in the
Quotations. Sheep 3@5c., and lambs
5M7c.
Mich COWS sell slowly, and the de-
mand IS very poor. There was a small
Ter supply in the barns. but the market
was not improved. Only choice cows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
Patten Watches
Force Wheat DeuiI
July Wheat TuInb|es n
-Four Gents al ChIeaL(
Pacific Northwest Sendia. |
East May Ask Free Uhsa|

Chicago, April 2e.-Bulls in
were leaderless today and d,
bear raid wrought considerable
sion in the pit where JuIy clos
Slips showed a net loss Of
cents. The rain weeded out smar
gined traders and enabled a lot 81
taking by shorts. not to mentic
reinstatement of long lines prev
disposed of at higher figure.
Its old Mother Earth warninj
ten ct al that Secretary Wilson !
something about crops himsef1
the hears.
It's just natural swing \
speculative pendulum. There hal
a long continued advance; the res
is only natural" said the bulls.
why didn't the Patten crowd
port. the Market was questioj
quently put by small speculator,|
had pinned their faith to the 4
position and expected that the
leader would take care that pric
not run away.
Because it's none of Pattens
ness" came the answer from the
ten aides. He has a lot of whea
he is not manipulating priN{
knows that conditions will taxi
of the price. He has neither maj
unmade prices and has no res
bility in the matter"
Whether Parten purchases were
is a matter for conjecture, all
there was an unconfi1ned repor(
the bull leader bought heavily a
decline, and stopped July before
beyond S1.12li in it's headlong y
Customers of the Patten hous. |
ever. declared that there was u
throughout the day to indicate III
leading trader had taken any M
in the market. Apparently he
to it's fate. although his eyes
left the blackboard where quot,
are marked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
Authorities are Opposed.

Seattle, Wash. April 20-When ask
ed about the proposal to hold the JET
fries and Johnson fight in Seattle this
summer. President Colburg of the
Alaska Yukon Exposition declared he
would permit no prize fighting at the
fair and that under the state law he
could prevent such exhibitions The
sheriff declared that fighting would not
be permitted in King county. and May
or Miller made a similar declaration
concerning Seattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21


Washington, April 2O.-Having conclud-
ed the preliminaries of their 18th Con-
gross, the Daughters of the American
Revolution today entered upon the real
work Of their meeting. Almost the en-
tire day was taken up with the reading
Of the reports of The standing commit
tees.
AS on yesterday, the attendance was
very large. The candidates for the Office
of president general, Mrs. Matthew T..
Scott of Illinois and Mrs. William Cum
mings Storey Of New York. were on the
ground early and their lieutenants were
actively at work in their behalf The con-
tests for the other offices while .not-so
furious as that for president general,
were exciting.
Mrs. Mclean, the president general,
during the roll call created CONSERVATION
by compelling those standing in the rear
of the auditorium to retire to the lobby.
Some very reluctantly ,obeyed. Not even
the pages were allowed to perambulate
among the delegates carrying cards or
other messages.
Reports of the chaplain general, Mrs.
Esther rockingham Noble. and the re-
ccrding secretary general, Mrs. Elizabeth
F. Pierce, the librarian general, Mrs. II.
V. Boynton. the historian general, Mrs.
j. Aiken Gradsby. the corresponding sec
rotary general, Mrs. John p. Earnest, and
others officers were read.
Particular interest attached to the re-
port of the registrar general, Mrs Amos
G. Draper, which showed that during the
year over 5000 new members We're enroll
ed, an increase of SO per cent. over the
two preceding years. and included 10
real Daughters. During the year $40
members died, of whom 90 were real
Daughters. OF the 6s7 ''Rear' Daughters
enrolled since the organization was estab-
lished 223 are still living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
KILLED IN WELL CAVE''
Rescucrs Working to Resovs'
Have Narrow Escape

Terre Haute, Ind. Aprli ~
fred Ingram was buried ny
cave-in, while working III
twenty-five feet deep. o'" -,
who were trying to release ~, mi
before a second cave-in eo aa
covered him, narrowly
fate. The rescuers continued ~
until 2 o'clock in the morhihs
cover the body and were a. =.
raise it when a third caVe =
their work so dangerous
abandoned until daylight
The body was recovered ia'. III
probable that the coroner M
vestigate, as the men were us Z,
well through sand with no II
until twenty-five feet down, \
was twenty-four years oio' n
survived by a widow ana o''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
A FORGED DEED.
Continued from Page One.)

of the late Mary F.. was sworn to by
bank officials. In the case now, if the
parties are indicted. experts on hand
writing will be introduced. 1t is under
stood that in addition to Attorney Ebcn
Littleiicld of this city, the defence will
employ w. r. Pattangall Of Waterville.
The case has attracted much attention,
as the parties are well known Tho
heirs are Martha ID. Shute. Ralph ID.
Shutc. Fred a. Shutc. Edward Shute.
Mildred Shutc. Daniel Shute. Inez
Shutc. Mrs. Melinda f. Willis and S. S.
l.. Shutc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
BELFAST.
April Term Of Court Convenes, Justice
A. r. Savage Presiding.

Belfast. Me, April 20.-(Sp"ciaD.-
The April term of the supreme judicial
court convened this morning. Associate
Justice A. r. Savage presiding Court
orencd at ~ o'clock with prayer by
Rev Ashley A. Smith of the Universal
Isl church OF Belfast. Then followed the
regular routine work of the court The
grand jury was impanclod as follows:
J. q. Ashford. Thorndile; NJ. G.
BLACK. Northport; Herbert +. Chase,
Jackson; Frank i. Clark. Wintcrport;
Fed DoWncS, Frankfort; \. Decker.
IslcShoro: Edward A. EStabrookS. Pei
fast; Herbert II. Fclkcr, ScarSport; u.
r. Mct;ray, Unity: Daniel A. Greer,
Belmont: Erwin T. Harris, Storkton
Springs: Herbert +. Jackson, foreman.
Muntxillc; Loren Jackson, Morrill,
Hamilton L. Jenkins. Monroe; J Il.
Know lton. Swahvilic- Gilbert Maloon.
Burnham: j. f. Mardon. Scarsmont;
l.. II. Murch.s Freedom: G. c. Ridley,
Prospect; Clarence Whitney, Troy;
Fred II. Worthing. Palermo: Frank
Woodcock. belfast: Winfield a. Young.
Lincolnvillc. So
The traverse jurors are:
L. +. Allenwood. belmont: w. c.
Bowdoir, foreman of first. Prospect;
Horace NJ. Bryant. Thorndike: James
II. Cillcy. Waldo: Charles T. Curtis
So drsport: Hollis A. Dean. Linconville;
Thomas y. Dinsmorc Belfast: Eeni. y,
Fish, Winterport; Leslie e. Follett.
Belfast; William George, Searsport;
Melvin B. Grant Stockton Springs: w.
A. GRAFT. Palermo: w. J. Greeley. Lib
crty: Cyrus T. Hall. foreman of sec
ond, Belfast: Thomas A. Higgins. Nor
ril.; r. Q. Holmes. Swanvile: Orren p.
Jackson. Searsmont; r. O. Mason.
Montvillc: Blendon l.. Myrick. Troy;
r. A. Packard. Northport: Fred r
Parker. Frankfort Geo. G. Rich. Win
terport: Fred Shaw. Burnham: Harvey
II. Smalley, Belfast: Joseph \.
Spraguc. Islesboro; Arthur j. Thomp-
son. Unity: d. f. Walker. Knox; Wal
ter n. York. Monroe
The balance of the morning was de-
voted to calling the docket. Several
old cases We're dismissed by Justice
Savage. many of them having been on
the docket for years with no apparent
cause fer long delay Other cases were
marked ito he tried at the next term
or dismissed" The afternoon was given
to assigning eases for trial and enter
ing new cases on the docket The fol-
lowing attorneys from out of town are
in attendance: w. p Thompson. for
mcrly of Belfast, now of Bangor; James
Libby. Jr... OF Unity: Fred Brown. Jr
of Brooks: County Attorney II. c. Buzz
cell of Searsport; Ellery BoNden OF
Wintcrport: L. NJ. Staples of Wash.
ington; w. c. T. RunnelIs of Searsport
ard others. Nearly every member OF
the Waldo county bar was present.
Although ii looks like q quiet term
with mostly civil cases. it is too earl.
to predict Just how quiet it will be. The
following officers, are in charge: Sher.
IN, Amos F. Carleton: crier. E w. e.
lis; messenger. P. ]. Cuddy: deputies
Fred L. Emmons, Brooks: P. G. Hurd
Northport: Frank I. Mortland. Sears
port; stenographer, Conforth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
He made these conditions l.nnur,, To

he made these conditions known to
the newspaper men when he handed
out the following written statement:
Il will say that l never felt better.
l have held off making the announce
ment until I became sure that | was
absolutely the same Jeffries as when
L retired four years ago. 1 did so then
after defeating every possible conten-
der for the title. There was no one left
for ne to meet.
The present heavyweight situation is
the only thing that could have brought
me from retirement. 1 have all the
money I will ever need and there is
no monetary consideration that could
tempt me into the ring if 1 was not
sure that l could easily defeat any
challenger for the championship.
LAS for Mr. Johnson the tactics
which he has employed, presumably to
attempt to force a match, have been
such that l felt that would only low
err myself by replying until I felt I was
prepared to say that l would fight
AT the expiration of my contract
with William Morris, which positively
forhlds my signing any contract, pugi-
listic or otherwise, | will be ready to
discuss terms for an unlimited round
contest.
"AlI | will! ask after that is sufficient
time to thoroughly condition myself and
should Mr.. Johnson care to challenge
me for the title | will do what I think
I owe the public; that is, to defend my
title of indicated champion of the
world
Jeffries theatrical contract has five
months yet t" run, with an option of
tive months more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
JURY IN 4 HOURS.
Continued from Page One.)

vened today little was known of their
plans 1t was expected, however. that
the defence would enter plea of insan-
ity of some form and would produce a
formidable array of expert alienists and
Psychologists.
The Jordans were vaudeville performers
and at the time of the crime were acting
at q moving picture house in Boston
They We're married in the West about
five years ago and some two years ago
settled in Somerville. Mrs Jordan's
maiden name was Honora O'Relly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
SENDING FLOUR EAST.
Pacific Northwest Sells Several
dred Tons for Eastern MarktI

Portland, Orc. April 20.-The
Northwestern states are sendlngI
to the Eastern markets, a slV
which is almost unprecedented. 81
hundred tons have already beetl
for Transportation across the h1
and the first shipments are now
their way. The flour the Easterne9
buying is a low grade article SUI
it has been customary to sell ''e|
entails and is for bakers ana us,
makers use.
High grade patent -four Is
strong in the market. Whether 4
there will be a further adVaA']
prices will depend entirely upo1
course of the wheat market. i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
MAY ASK FOR FREE WHEAl
New York Exchange May Ask he3
of Duty on Canadian Proop'lI

New York, April 2O.-To discus
advisability of asking for the l'l
of the import duty on Canadlah
coming into the United States
ing of the members of the flour u''
the New York Produce Exchahs.
called today for Thursday aftelnV'
the president of the EXCHANGE Z
The present scarcity of wnfa. !.
the exceedingly high prices pis !,
for it was given as the reason =
calling of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21

AS a substitute for the baby carriage
French inventor has brought out a
portable hammock by which an infant
cal, be carried between two persons
by straps from their shoulders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
TWiNE FOR WHEAT FIELDS.
Kansas Penitentiary Has 1000, 900
Pounds Ready for Shipment.

Tokepa. April 2O-The state PEN
itentiary has 100000 pounds of bind
ing Irvine ready for shipment to the
Kansas wheat fields this year. Warden
Haskell says the plant is turning about
10000 pounds daily and that he will be
able to supply the usual demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21

Hugh Mcintosh Of Australia left for
England last week and will doubtless
renew his offer for a fight at Melbourne.
~ championship fight in the states
along the Atlantic seaboard is not DOS
shlc under existing laws and fistic fol-
lowers in the East will have to journey
westward.
Jack Johnson is now touring the
country. giving sparring exhibitions. He
was weighed here the other day and
tipped the scales at 210 pounds He is
matched to fight Stanley Ketchel at
Coln1a, Cal, on Oct. ~
Jcffries weighs about $50 or 26O
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
British Warshios for Turkish Water.
WATERTOWN AND BRIGHTON
LIVE STOCK MARKETS,

Specially reported for the Kennebec Jour-
nal. Live Stock Yards, April 20, 1909
MAINE
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
THE TROOPS APPROACH.
Continued from Page One.)

ton of Tewfik Pasha, the present
grand vizier, he has received none of
his ministers for the past 4S hours but
Tewfik Pasha, the calm and tried
councillor of many a time of stress, has
spent 90 of the the last As hours with
his imperial master.
1t is thought Tewfik Pasha alone that
the Sultan's attitude and mind are
made known to the other ministers, the
officials of the household and the for
eign diplomatic representatives
His Sublime Majesty" Tewfik
Pasha said today, lis awaiting benev-
olently the arrival of the Constitu-
tional army. His Sublimity is in favor
of the constitution, of which he is the
supreme guardian"
British Warshios for Turkish Waters.
Malta, April 20.-Orders have been
given for the battleships Campus and
Ocean and the. cruiser Minerva to leave
here tonight for Turkish waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21
PLENTY or GINGER.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

found their way into the auditorium
and during today's session, they kept
up constant chirping, at times actu-
ally disturbing the proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-21

This week: Cattle 1878, sheep 1858, calves
1876 hogs 1854
Last week: Cattle 3O17 sheep 254s, calves
2A12. hogs 22.09J.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle o. sheen a. calves 493 hogs 1872
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-10
TENNIS
CRACKS IN
SESSION

The Gary Tennis club met last night
IN the office of President Herbert
Heavenrich. where several important
matters were taken up. Among these
was the establishment of ground rules
for the two tennis courts so that each
of the players will have an opportun-
ity to play during an afternoon If they
so desire. For the first two weeks that
the courts have been in shape to play
on many OF the members have not had
an opportunity to play.
The matter of starting the big city
tournament was also taken up and it
was decided that this would be post
poned until all of the members had an
equal chance to prepare for the event
Most Of the members of the club have
not played the game for several years
and need considera BILE practice to pol
lsh off the rough edges.
The second court, which has been in
process of construction, was finished
last night and win be ready for play
today. Much interest has been taken
in the game since the organization Of
the club
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-10
ARRESTED UPON RETURN
Sam Gross Visits Gary and
Walks Into Jail on
Old Charge.

II samuel Gross had kept away from
Gary he would have been free man
today. but the desire to see his friends
ana the place where he formerly lived
burned too strongly within him. and his
arrest follower
Gross was a butcher EMPLOYED in the
grocery and market of A. C. Bloom at
seventeenth avenue and Broadway
THIS was over year age. one morn
ing Mr.. Bloom arrived at the store and
round Gross missing. also the contents
OF the cash register which amounted
70 quite sum. The police made every
eHort to find Sam, but he had covered
his tricks we'll. Nothing was seen Of
him until he appeared on Broadway
last night and Officer Mulcahey spied
MS familiar countenance He was
taken over to the police station and
booked on the charge of grand larceny.
His preliminary trial came up before
Judge Huber this morning
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-10
PATIENT
TELLSSTORY
To BROTHER
Attempted Removal of John
Moore, Interurban Victim,
Will Result in Heavy
Damage Suit Against Doc
tor If Death Ensues.

In the event of the death of John
Moore at the Mercy hospital where
he Is now lying as a result of the
south Shore line wreck at Cavanaugh.
the relatives of the young man have
determined to bring action against DR..
ii. R Montgomery. chief surgeon Of
the railway, whose action in attempt
Ing TO remove Moore from the hospital
they declare Is largely responsible for
his present condition.
Mr.. Moores condition yesterday and
today, however, is more encouraging
although the attending physicians say
that he is not yet out of danger. For
the first time since the lamentable af-
fair occurred the patient was able to
recite the circumstances to his brother.
This story revealed the following
facts:
Give Lie to Montgomery.
First-That none of the relatives of
the injured man were notified of the
intention of Attorney J. N. ChiIlas or
Dr. II. f, Montgomery to have him re-
moved to South Bend at any time, as is
claimed by Montgomery.
Second-That the excitement caused
by the argument over the attempt to
remove him resulted in relapse which
may cause his death.
Third-In reply to the protest made
about having Moore removed. it is as
serted, DR.. Montgomery remarked that
1t was his patient, and that he was go
ing to have him removed anyway.
Montgomery since made a statement
that he had taken no part in the dis
cussion.
Fourth-That the examination to de-
termine his condition for removal was
q farce, according to the patient, the
physicians merely feeling his pulse for
few minutes.
Fifth-K eilman's ambulance was
called to take the patient away from
the institution before either the nurses
or doctor in attendance or any relative
of the patient was notified.
What Patient Himself said
Sixth-That the patient himself was
of the opinion that he would have