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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
scHlEY STILL BACKS COOK.
Says Peary Should Now Submit His
Proofs to Other Authorities.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Reafirming ms
entire confidence of Dr. Cook, Rear Ad-
miral w. S. Schley, retired, called pub
licly today upon Commander Peary TO
submit his proofs that he reached the
North pole to some scientific body other
than the National Geographic Society.
This, the admiral declares, should be done
at once in the interests Of justice and to
establish beyond question the claims Of
Peary. The admiral believes that the
same body which condemned Cooks data
should be permitted to pass upon the data
submitted by Peary to the Geographical
Society
1.-The Danes are the best posted body Of
men in the world on Arctic matters" he
said. 1.-The consistory of the University
of Copenhagen should be given the oppor-
tunity to examine the Peary proofs for
in that way they would be submitted to
the test that was applied to those Of
Cook. The consistory, which was regard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
TOWN THREATENED.
Leominster Town Hall and
Opera House Burned.
-,
Wind Spreads Sparks, Causing
Several Smaller Fires.
Apparatus Called from, Fltshbu re
1.-The Loss $4,000.

Leominster, Mass, Dec. 22.-F'ire to.
nigh destroyed the combined Town
hall and Opera house here at los. of
$150,0GG and threatened to sweep the
town, giving Leominster the worst fire
scare in it's history. A brisk wind
spread the sparks far and wide and
numerous small blazes all over the
central portion of the town kent the
townspeople busy for hours.
With the aid OF steamer and hose
wagon from Fitchhurg the local fire
Gsl,,trs succeeded in confining the fire
largely to The Town hall. The wooden
cur Ola of the old Town hall, several
holdings removed from the one de-
,troyeti tonight. was burned, however.
The building ITSELF being of brick, was
little damaged. The Baptist church
nearly STATED TO blaze several times
But each time the flames that threat
mel i; were eXtinguished.
Tho fire started in a basement room
OF the Town hall, used for storage o.
school supplies. 1t is believed that
either spontaneous combustion or rats
playing with matches caused it.
The building was built in 1895 and
was insured for $4,000. On the first
floor were all the town Offices and
large banquet hall. The second floor
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
B. Walker MCKeen Elected Lecturer
Resolutions Favor Parcels Post and
z IL Gents for Sweet Conn.,
Keen Interest Is Unabated.

Bangor, Me, Dec. 22.-At the election
Of officers Of the Maine State Grange
in this city today, G. S. Stetson was
practically unanimously elected mas
ter; +. Walker Mckecn lecturer; d. C.
Hall steward; J. H. Little chaplain; E.
+. Addition treasurer; f. II. Libby
secretary; S. Il Cushman gatekeeper.
There was no choice in the voting for
ovcrscer assistant steward, lady as
siatant steward, member of Tho eXecu-
tive committee 10 succeed Edward
Evans, Columbus Hayford or l.. W.
Dyer.
The second days session of the
Maine State Grange convened prompt
ly at 8 O'Clock with an opening song
10y the choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
RED CROSS STAMPS
Will Be Accepted on Mail for Both
England and Germany.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Letters bear
ing the Red Cross Christmas stamps
will be accepted in Germany whether
affixed to the face or back of letters
from this country according to the an
nouncement of Count Won Bernstorff,
German ambassador to the United
States When the postal authorities
of Germany recently ruled against ac-
cepting letters with Red Cross stamps
on their face the National Red Cross
Society took the matter up with the
German ambassador, and the latter
cabled Berlin with the above result.
The postal authorities of Great Britain
took similar favorable action several
days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
AT SEOUL.
Premier vi, Head of Corean Cabinet,
Stabbed by Native.

Seoul, Corea, Dec 22.-Premier vi,
the head of the Corean cabinet. was
stabbed and fatally wounded today by
a Corean. Vie Chain Yong.
The attack occurred at 10 O'Clock in
the morning. The assailant was a
Christian who for many years was a
resident of the United States. The pre-
mier was riding in his jinrickshaW
when the assassin came up with long
kitchen knife in his hand. He drove
this twice into the abdomen of the
premier and once into his lung.
The assassin then turned on the pre-
mier's jinrickshaw man, whom he
stabbed and instantly killed.
The assassin was Immediately ar
rested. He is youth of about 20 years
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 22,-There have
been light sncWs over all districts east
Of the Rocky mountains except in the
southern portion Of the middle At
lantic states. Temperatures continuing
low There will be local snow Thurs
day and probably Friday from the low
or Lake region eastward. Eut elsewhere
the weather will be generally fair. Low
temperatures viii continue except from
the Lake region eastward where they
will be about normal. The winds
along the New England coast will be
moderate west, except brisk in eX
treme south portions: middle Atlantic
coast moderate west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
ill he unnecessary.

will he unnecessary.
A dispatch to the state department
from Managua significantly states that
Madliz "took possession" Of the Pres
idency and has released all political
prisoners. He has also promised pro-
lection to American interests.
The department was without any in
formation regarding the report that
the people of Granada had applied to
the United States consul at Managua
for the landing of marines for their
protection.
The state department has received
telegram from United States consul
Motfitt at Bluefields which confirms in
all particulars the dispatch received
from Captain Shipley of the great bat
tie fought at Rama. He adds that $50
prisoners brought into Bluefields yes
terday We're barefooted, starved and
mostly young boys. They stated that
they had little or no food for Is days.
Continued On Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

nearly all the Pomona Oranges in the
corn producing sections of our State
to assemble in Bangor in conjunction
with the State Grange to consider the
matter of better prices for sweet corn.
And whereas, Owing to the higher
cost of nearly everything in a farmers
living as well as fertilizers and all
kinds of grain and feed stuff and labor
make it improbable to raise sweet
corn as compared with other crops.
Therefore be it resolved thai we,
members of the Maine State Grange
and Patrons Of the corn packing COM
panies demand and insist on 21a cents
per pound for our products for the 1910
crop.
Resolved, That we will go to our
several homes and use our influence
with our friends and Patrons to achieve
our demand.
Resolved, That owing to the high cost
of grain that it will be better to plant
yellow rather than sweet corn until our
demand is met.
Resolved. That copies of these re-
solves be sent to every Grange in the
corn producing sections of our State.
P. c. BARKER, Chairman,
C. NJ. HOWES, Secretary of
the Pomona Com.
Said Columbus Hayford:
1.-The little girls at Good Will are COM
fortably provided for the winter. For
two years l have not had to write q
letter asking aid, as the Pomonas have
contributed literally.
"Over $50 is left in my hands after
providing them with their needs and
wish to thank you Patrons for your
assistance. We hope to send out many
little girls from this home fitted for
the best in life and for a grand citizen
ship"
The election of officers was next in
oi der The details of the voting fol-
lows:
For master, C. S. Stetson received
512. Abadah Gardner, 19; Boyden
Rearce, Is.
For overseer, Z. G. Patten received
2G5; Boydon Bearce, 219; scattering,
&C; no choice.
For lecturer, e. Walker McKeen re-
e ived o92; Mrs. ISate Ellis, 1873; w. G.
Hunter, &C.
For steward. D. G.. Hall was elected,
receiving 51S votes out of the $50 cast.
For assistant steward f. c. Patten
received 21S; A. B. Graffam, 1871; there
was no choice as it was Necessary to
have III votes.
j. II. Little received practically the
unanimous vote for chaplain as die
Z. f Addition for treasurer
For secretary, f. II. Libby received
427 out of the 81 cast.
5 *. CUshman received the prdc-
tical'y unanimous vote for gateNeepc1.
There was no choice for lady as
si,tant steward, Mrs. e. c. Pa'ten re-
&c wing I'll votes: Mrs A. =. Roberts,
l4S votes, and Mrs. A. G. Graffarl, ia
votes
Edward Evans was reelected mem
her of tie executive committee to sue
&C Cd himself while there was M choice
for member of the executive commits
tee to succeed Columbus Hayford. Mr.,
Hayford received 10 votes, /. f. Tut
tie 100 and Kate r. Ellis IS.
There was no choice for member OF
the executive committee to I'LL out tn
uncv Dired term OF l.. w. Dyer. c. K.
Iiltlefeld received so votes; G. >. Pur-
inston 1O4 and George Alden 16h.
The night session was occupied with
degree work. On Thursday the new
officers will be installed, reports OF
Pomona masters and memorial ser
vices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
Peary May Try
For South Pole

New York, Dec. 22.-Commander
Pcary very strongly intimated tonight
in a speech at the banquet of the New
England Society that the expedition
which he led successfully to the North
pole might also try for the South pole.
However, he did not commit himself
Continued On Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
knox County Pomona.

r. S. Simmons, master of Knox
Pomona, reported:
Worthy Master and Patrons: In
presenting my report of Knox County
Pomona Grange. l am pleased to report
(Continued Oh Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
THE WEATHER
LOCAL SHOWS.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Forecast for
New England: Local SHOWS Thursday;
Friday generally fair; moderate to
brisk west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

Washington, Dec denomination
Of Associated Press dispatches from
Nicara qua was received today at the
navy department in cablegram from
Captain Shipley of the Des Moines,
now at BIuefields, dated at 3 o'clock
this morning The additional informa
ton is given in the navy departments
advices that General Castrillo, four
pieces of field artillery, 1900 rifles and
900 900 rounds of ammunition were
included in the surrender.
The wounded have been carried to
Bluefields. where the hospital facilities
are inadequate to the demands made
by the results of the engagement. Capt
Shirley says he has established a hos
pital on shore, employing surgeons as
sistants and hospital supplies from the
Des Moines and the Tacoma
No force has been landed from the
American warships, Captain Shipley
saws. Zelaya's loss in killed, wounded
and captured, the captain reports, is
about 2600.
An earlier cablegram from Captain
Shipley. dated the 21st, says that the
gained a decisive victory at Rama
over the government forces.
This telegram states that Estrada's
army on the Goth began an organized
attack on the government position.
The outposts of the Zelaya forces I'M
der Gonzales were defeated and rout-
ed.
The fighting continued Tuesday. Gen
eral Vacquez of the government forces
is said to be a prisoner at Managua,
but the cause of his arrest is not known
at the state department.
Captain Shipley says further that
the United States gunboat Tagle is
within the harbor and is prepared at
any moment to land it's bluejackets,
but in all probability such course
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
Boston Forecast.

BOSTON. Dee. 22-Forecast: Fair
Thursday and Friday; little change in
temperature; winds generally westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

Whereas, throughout the civilized
| world other than in the United States
modern system of cheap parcels post
is an esta Dlished and profitable part "e
The postal service. and
Whereas, the National Grange and
farm organizations throughout the
country have for many years urgel
upon the United States Congress the
urgent need of such postal reform and
have submitted abundant evidence OF
the intolerable injustice of present cons
! ditons, and
I Whereas, during the G2nd Congress
the postmaster general supported By
| the President of the United States
submitted a parcels post bill approved
by the farmers of the country and sup
ported the sar with full and complete
evidence of it's justice and urgent need,
ard
| Whereas. The opposition to such par
cells post legislation is confined to the
express companies and other special
privileged interests and to those who
desire to continue Anticipated methods
of merchandising,
Resolved, By the State Grange in
seth annual convention assembled
! that we demand the prompt enactment
of postal legislation undermining oui
parcels post system, as provided for IN
the resolutions adopted by the Nation
al Grange at the 10th annual session.
! Whereas the New Century Pomona
Grange having agitated the cost OF
production of sweet corn and having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
HASTILY BESTOWED HONORS
May NOT Be WITHDRAWN.
University of Copenhagen Gave Cooks De-
gree in Recognition of Hrs Arctic Ex-
ploration Alone==Schley Wants
Peary to Again Submit Data.

ed by the civilized world as more than
friendly to DR.. Cook, showed by its ac-
ton in turning down the explorer that
it holds the scales of justice. as it sees
them, evenly and honestly
Moreover, Admiral Schley believes that
the submission of his data to Copenhagen
should be insisted upon by Peary, what
ever the National Geographic Society's
attitude may be. 1t was suggested to the
admiral that the society some time ago
officially declared it's intention to let sci
entifc bodies of reputable standing ex-
anime the Peary proofs when they had
been passed upon by the society.
But the organization hasn't done It,"
he retorted quickly. $50 far there has
been no disposition to carry out its avow-
ed intentions, has there?"
Admiral Schley declined to say on what
grounds he took exception to the finding
of the scientists Of the University Of CO.
penhagen that Cook was not at the North
pole. He merely reaffirmed his belief in
the explorer adding that he also believed
that Peary. too, had gained the top Of the
earth.
The Importance of the admiraps demand
is increased by the fact that he has had
wide experience in the Far North. In
1884 he was in command Of the Thetis ex-
petition which rescued Lieut. Greedy and
six men who had been cast away on Cape
Sabine.
Members Of the National Geographic
Society declined to discuss the sugges-
ton of the retired naval officer. The So
ciety is still smarting under the somewhat
curt reply made by the University Of Co
penhagen to it's request that committee
representing the society be permitted to
be present when DR.. Cooks data was ex-
amined. While recognizing the complete
right Of the Danish scientists to decline
such a request, American savants feet
that the Danes were needlessly brusque
in their declination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
600 KILLED OR WOUNDED.
Estrada's Victory Over Government
Troops Is Reported Decisive.

Bluefelds. Dec 22-General Estrada
government troops at Rama. A total
of COO men of both armies were killed
nr wounded Nineteen hundred of Ze
.aya's men have surrendered, including
General Gonzales, who was in COM
mand. Two Americans are reported
killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

The records of Tuesdays session were
read, after which motions and resolu-
tons were in orGcr.
a letter from Mortimer Whitehead
was read, which expressed good wishes
for the Maine State Grange.
The following resolutions were read
That the State Grange recommend
and adopted:
Resolved, That the Maine State
Grange in annual session assembled do
hereby endorse the action of our state
Master Stetson and the delegates who
acted with him during the last SEES
sion of the National Grange at Des
Mones, Iowa. in seeking for more
equal representation in that body; and
also in opposing the methods employed
to continue its present officials in con-
troll of it's affairs.
Resolved. That to longer remain
silent on these matters, so vital to
the interests of the order, is an in
justice that the 10000 patrons of
Maine will not stand for. And We here
by proclaim our opposition to the pres
ent methods employed in conducting
affairs of the National Grange
Resolved: That some method be
adopted by the Pomona and suhordI-
nate Oranges of the State, that Will
bring before the members the consd-
Grafton and discussion of the most CO.
sential features of the masters adj
dress the 'ecturer'S report and the re-
ports of the several committees, in or
der that the work of the State Grange
NAV best serve its DlIrnOSo of giving
instr, elton and developing the great
interests so closely connected with the
welfare of our order.
Submitted by.
s. f. EMERSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
NANsEN IS EMPHATIC

IN Denunciation Of Cook, Whom He
Never Trusted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

New York, Dec. 22.-"1 have no COM
ment to make on Admiral Schley'y
statement" This was the brief state
inent sent out by Commander Peary
tonight from a banquet hall at the
Waldorf-Astoria, where he was a guest
If the New England Society. IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23
1904

10c. Cigar.
Now packed in boxes of % for the holi-
Gays: For sale by all first-class dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

Christiania, Dec. 22.-Fridjof Nansen.
the Norwegian Arctic explorer, today
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-23

Whereas the New Century Pomona
Grange having agitated the cost of
production of sweet corn and having
caused delegates to be appointed from
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-04
coLoRED BOXERS IN PUBLIC EYE
johnson, langford, M'Vey and JEAN
nette Are Active.
(By James ]. Corbett. J

The colored fighter has been in the
public eye more prominently the last
two weeks than ever before in the his
tory OF the ring. Even the palmy
days of George Dixon and Peter Jack
son and the championship reign Of Joe
Cans are nothing when compared to
the limelight that has been shining
on the glossy pates of Jack Johnson
and Sam Langford.
And then In Paris, where the mitt
singers have been reigning supreme
for several months, the colored man
has 1t all his own way, with both Sam
McVey and Joe Jeanette heroes in
the public eye.
In America the black man received
a setback at the hands OF Jack O'Brien
but along comes Langford and places
himself on pedestal in the eve of
tho British public by mauling the tar
out of the much oyerrated and inex
periencej Ian Hague, whoever he
might be. Langford today has a high
er position in the Engllshman's mind
than Johnson ever had, and vet I don't
believe he deserves the honor that is
being heaped upon him because of his
DuiCh uiSpOSdi ol Ian hague
Hague Like Jack Munroe.
Hague In many respects is a sec.
ond Jack Munroe and the American
fight fans have never forgotten the
way they boosted and worshipped the
Butte miner because he had staid four
rounds with Jeffries. OF did some 9th.
er puny little ring stunt that brought
him notorlety as cheaply as Haeue's
defeat of Gunner" Moir. Hague in
every respect has more than Munroe
hal, but to put him up against Lang.
ford was like trying to put an untried
novice against Jeffries.
But the British public had n good
opinion OF Hague and thought thai
with his big advantage In inches and
pounds he could surely stow away
the husky Boston colored boy. or ot
least give him a tough battle The
old saying that the bigger they are
the harder they fall" applies to a
fighter when he hasn't anything brt
biGness to boast OF,
Langford. aside from his fight With
Hague. is tough fellow, and had
Johnson not suddenly changed his
mind about making the trip TO Eurone
he might have stuck his head IN n
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-04

Starting off In the style that made
him one of the greatest pitchers in the
game for 1907 and 1908, MordecaI
Brown, three fingered hurler of the
Chicago National pitching staff, again
looms up as the star OF the Cubs hurl.
ers. Twice this season has Brown
gone down In defeat, but both times
at the hands OF Pittsburg. Both were
l to 0 scores, the first going twelve
innings and the second eleven
Three times has Brown been sent in
and returned a winner. He beat ST
Louis and Cincinnati, and last week
got against his old rivals, the New
York Giants, to win the first and only
game that Chicago took in the series,
by a score Of to 3. In two other
games Brown has been sent in to help
out badly going pitcher. Both times
tho game has gone as a Cub victory
In 1908 1t was Brown who was the
mainstay Of the Cubs staff When 1t
came to showdown Brown was the
man tnat Chicago relied upon. 1t was
he who was sent in to beat the Gil
ants in that decisive replay at the end
OF the season. and by his work there
landed the game for Chicago.
There are some pitchers who loom
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-04
KING JAMES FIRST WINS
THE BROOKLYN NaNDlCAP

New York, June 3.-King James,
first: Restgouche, second, and Celt
third
Thus stands the record OF the twen-
ty-third renewal of the historic Brook
lyn handicap run today at Gravesend.
The three other starters, High Private,
Frank Gill and Berkeley, finished as
named but were beaten off. The time,
2:04 establishes new record for the
race, being one-fifth Of a second bet
ter than the figures hung up last year
by Celt.
Coupled with the entry OF Sam Hill
dreth, King James and Restigouche
were quoted in the betting at 8 TO l
to win and l to 2 for place. Resti-
gouche, running alone, was variously
quoted as nigh as 20 to l TO win, to
for place and to to show. James
R, Kenne's Celt was held at 1 to 8
seemingly primitive odds-and greatly
disappointed a host OF hackers and
made heartsick those of the mem
ory brokers" who did not have the
nerve to lay wagers against him.
Though mainly a race among the
horses. the contest was exciting. ES-
pecially great was the interest when
furlong from home King James
pushed his nose in front of the flying
Restigouche and inch by inca crept
past him until at the wire he was
leading his stable mate by a full
length, while Restigouche was three
lengths In front of the tired and loun-
dering Celt.
Aside from the defeat Of Celt, the
race RIM hU ReStfponche urac +bo
greatest surprise. Never credited with
too much gameness, the Keene cast
off led from the rise Of the barrier to
the last furlong-and with speed that
amazed all those behind him save
King James,
The six horses were most tractable
and when the webbing was sprung
went off to a perfect start