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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
HARVARD WILL JOIN.
Will Apply at Annual Meeting tor
Membership in |. A. A.

Cambridge Mass, Dec. 20.-Applica-
ton for membership in the lnter-col-
legiate Athletic Association of the
United states will be made By liar-
ward University at the next annual
meeting of the organization IN New
York, Dec. %. The official announce
ment Ur this NOV" WAS .madc by the
Harva ID athletic committee last night
and it is looked upon at the University
as a result OF the recent conference
between Harvard and Yale officials at
Cambridge regarding football.
Although the association includes
most Of the colleges and universities Of
the country, Harvard, Yale, Princeton,
Cornell and Columbus have not vet
entered The feeling prevails at II ar
ward, however, that Yale and possibly
the other institutions will follow the
example of the athletic committee here.
William +. Garceion, graduate man
ager of athletics at Harvard. will rep
resent the institution and DR.. Dudley
A. Sargent, director of the Hemen-
way gymnasium, will also attend the
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
New President Of Nation
al League Assumes Office
SAYS He Is Glad TO Have Co.
operation Of John Heyd|er.
John N, Ward Gives Out a State
ment Hinged With Resentment.

New York, Dec. 20.-Thomas j.
Lynch, the new president OF the Ma
tional League, assumed his duties this
morning. but requested that the base
ball public give him time to acquaint
himself with the details OF his position
before making any statement as to his
future plans Al that Lynch would
say was that he was in favor of tn" up
holding the umpircs in their DECISIONS
and that he was glad he is t. have the
cooperation of John Hoydler.
That the election OF Lynch to the
presidency has not entirely restored
harmonious r, l&tionS between the Ma
tional and american Leagues is eVi-
denced BY the statement given out to-
night by John NJ. ward. W''o was the
candidate for those oruospd to the re
election of John Hcydl'r, against the
attitude Of Il. Il. Johnson, president "a
the American League. Mr.. Ward sad:
"The elcotion Of Mt Lynch as pres
ident of the National I-ca@u" was a
happy solution of the situation. lie
was a capAbl2 umpire ami l. nigh
class man. Hc has Il mind Of has own
and will have something 10 say aDout
the business of the National ComnlS-
sion With him a. a member OF that
BODY the baseball interests OF the
country may rest assured that thelr
affairs will not be conducted IN par
rooms and caf2s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
T7heE=;Ma:jrl:k;je}:ts.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
The Leading Stocks.

New York, Dec 20.-The speculative
hope that the approach OF me noilnays
would be signalized by DISK advance
in prices of stocks was disappointed To-
day. The Spotty advance ht the outset
met selling pressure of such an etlec.iVe
kind that enthusiasm was chilled. \ rae
tor in this result was the setback IN .ie
Atlantic Coast Line group of securities,
which followed the putting out OF ue.
malls with appearance of authority, OF
the rumors which accompanied last
malls covered the alleged intention to issue
new Louisville K Nashville stock, with
valuable subscription rights to stockhold-
ers which would, of course, have bene-
fitted Atlantic Coast Line in that capacl-
ty, and also the supposed intention to
retire the Atlantic Coast Line collateral
bonds as a preliminary to II sale of the
Louisville & Nashville stock. which Sc
cures these bonds There was a sharp
fall in the price of all the securities
named which was of some sympathetic
effect on the general list. Another de-
pressing influence was the calling OF loans
on a large scale by several of the large
banks. which neceSStated the replacing
of accommodations These were secured
without sending the call loan rate above
per cent.
The Chicago exchans" moved against
New York. falling to 4 small discount
compared with 30 cents premium no longer
than two weeks ago. The signs of the
working Out of the ycar-end money mar
kpt accounted Tor ttltt restraint ON lliti
speculation. The extent of the shifting
of loans 10y some of the banks gave rise
to a conjecture that an adjustment of ac-
counts might lac in progress, looking to
mergers in the banking world. Recent
operations in connection with TN" ltlr-
chase of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society and marked movements in some
of the bank stocks have toStrrcd an en-
pectation of such developments III the
New York banking situation. The reIteri-
ton of the report from Paris that the
effort to list United States steel ON the
Eourse had been definitely abandoned
with the dissolution of the syndicate
which took a. block Of the stock III con
nection with the project weighed on ITS
price to some extent. The census bu-
rcau's cotton ginning report was held in
the cotton market To confirm the aSrlcul-
turc departments serious views OF the
crop ShortaGe-a matter of grave import
to industry aud to the high cost of living.
The progress of the demands for higher
wages by railway tranmeu and conduct
orS III the East seemed to awaken lanSuld
interest American Sugar suffered from
the prosecution of the customs frauds.
Special stocks made Il ready response to
suggestions of dividend Increases. Read
ing, Consolidated Gas and the Rock Island
issues offering examples.
Bonds were steady. Total sales, par
value. $,67fQ0o.
United states IS advanced per cent.
on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Five lions. two Of themt weighing
about 323 pounds each a zebra, not yet
classified and a beautiful leopard We're
part of a collection, which after travel
ing 10000 miles by land and sea. ar
rived Sunday at Washington for the
National geological Park. They came
as present from w. \. Mcmillan, a
wealthy American. who owns -argv
ranch near Nairobi at which Mr.
Roosevelt made mis- headquarters for
several weeks. Most of the other anil
mails were placed Immediately on ex'
hibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
:GENERALSP0RT|NG MATTERS
BOXING.
THIS WEEn'S BOUTS.

Tucsday--Franz Klaus VS.. Porky
Flvnp, Jerry Gaines vs.. Blue Fox Mum
roe. Billy Nixon VS.. Max Baker. Ar
mory \. A., Boston; Kid OLeary VS..
Young Murphy, Olympic \. c., New
York: Johnny Duffy VS.. Texas Stewart,
Bangor; Bob Moha VS.. Harry Mans
field. Milwaukee; Young Erne VS.. Will
lie Lucas, Philadelphia: Jockey Ben
nett VS.. Johnny Carroll, Portland,
ore: Mike Saul VS.. Kid Burns, At
lanta.
Observation-Disclosures McDonough VS..
Andrew Morris, Benny Stone vs.. Pat
Rocco. Arthur Kelly VS.. Duke Cahill,
Apollo T. c.. Salem; Bobby Tickle vs..
Harry Cronson, LyMarsville; Tommy
RaWson VS.. Billy Allen. Montreal.
Thursday-Johnny Glover VS.. Nap
Dufresne, Quebec: Frank Madden VS..
Joe stern. New York: Paul Jones vs..
charles Jennings. Philadelphia: Ralph
Erie KS. Dennis Tighe, Allentown, Pa.
F'rid.,y--Bill Collins vs.. Al Sweet.
Central Village. ct.
saturday Eddie Murphy vs.. Jeff Do
Frrty. lawrence: Henry PET vs.. Leon
ara Lauder. New Orleans; Albert Del
mont vs. Patsy King, Montreal; bouts
at Nolp areil a. G.. philadelphia; Al
Kaufman VS.. Jir. Barry. Philadelphia.
Sunday-Matly Baldwin VS.. Ray
Bronson. New orleans. La; Bill Lang
vs. Bob Fit9-immonS. sydney AUS
tralia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
New York Money Market.

New York. Dec, 20.
Prime mercantile paper to 81 per cent.
Sterling exchange firm at ASSOC 4Sl. 10
for To-day bills and at 4SS 10 for demand.
Commercial bills 4SiMiHia.
Bar silver a44.
Mexican dollars A.
Government bonds firm.
Railroad bonds steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, Dec. 90.
BEEF-Fresh steady whole cattle 9 a
o. BRAN-Unchanged, &c a $3.50.
BUTTER-Steady, northern 344 q 30;
western "a q BAL.
CHEESE Firm, New York III % is.
CORNING. 3 yellow Il. :,
EGGS-Steady, choice Asa 45; western sc
q 3S. =,
FLOUR-Unchanged mill shipments
~ H iAsl No: 1. 215O.
LAMBS-Unchanged u q 49,.
LARD-Unchanged, pure 16a.
MINED FEEDS a %.
OATS-Firm. No. : clipped white d,
PORK-Steady, medium backs 2S.75 q
POTATOES Unchanged. white Is q
$50
SUGAR-Steady. graduated 5.25
Nt,AI-Enchanged ID q IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
'RT RIBS. SIDEs-1l62M ISL;

dairies 25m3o. o
EGGS-Steady; receipts 2599 cases: at
market. cases included, 25l q D4; frsts
50: prime firsts 46i.
CHEESEI-Firm 16a "a 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

In AN attempt to float the tug Port
land, which is sunk in T. fathoms Of
water off stones rock, near Ports
mouth, n. H.. two Wreckin% lighters
were towed out to the boat early Mon
day. The Portland, which is owned Icy
the Central Wharf Towboat 80. of
Portland. Me. struck on Stones rock
on Dec 10 and sank after being pulled
off. AT dark the lighters had succeed
cd in placing chains under the sunken
tug IN preparation for an attempt to
raise her at high tide early Tuesday. !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21

All available men are breaking roads
from the railroad west of Casper, Nyo-,
to points where sheep are showed in
and supp "s"1 to he starving. Shipments
of grain are being unloaded at various
points al ing the line of the Union Pa
cifc and Will be transported overland
as rapidly as possible to be fed to the
suffering animals The weather is still
severe. Railroad traffic is seriously in
tnrc,.rf Il with,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21
Days Financial
News and Gossip

Boston, Dec. 20, 1909.
There was traded in on the Boston
Stock Exchange last week an aggre-
gate of 474,S62 shares, as compared
with S1o,s3s shares Of the previous
week
New York-Railrcads which have re-
ported for October show an increase in
gross OF III per cent and 21.13t per,
cent. net. This gross increase folloM'a
decrease OF 7.S per cent. for Oct4uepS;
1908, compared with 1907, while thu i'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-21

\ French financier who is familiar
with the Congo and other business OPP
"rations of the late King Leopold OF
Belgium estimates the late Monarch'S
private fortune. in excess Of the $1,000
Goa honueathed to the prIncesScs at $50
400 600 The lawyers anticipate much
litigation over the property.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21
POET GETS IN HIS WORK.
Missouri Enthusiast Woos Elusive
Muse to ImmOrtaIize Favorites.

Missouri Enthusinst Woos Elusive
Muse to ImmortaIize Favorites.
The appended contribution. published
In Sporting News. Is from Mr. Harry G.
Eldred. OF Carthage. No. who terms It
a Major League Alphabet" While
II viii not be considered in the same class
with Rudyard Kipling's best-best mind
you-producuons. Il shows a certain
amount Of ingenuity and-wen, YOU know
how it is yourself; baseball enthusiasm
must have some outlet and the fellow
who takes enough interest IN the game
TO grind out such stun as this, should
be encouraged-to a certain extent Here
It IS:
MAJOR LEAGUE ALPHABET.
stands for Adams, the Worlds Series champ.
VINO took the fierce Tigers thrice into his camp
stands for Bender. tho Indian tall,
Who holds tho big leaguers Just Ike a stone wall
stands for Cobb. tho notorious TlCe.
Who spikes young players when ne makes a great
slide
d stands for Donovan, the creates, Of ell.
But, alas! all az once no took a great fall
z stands for Evers who plays with tho Cubs:
What great fellow he is TO be with such ''dubs. DO
F stands for Fromme who possesses great speed.
And quite great finger he is-yes indeed
C stands for Gibson. the record receiver.
Who catches all games and works like a beaver.
Fl stands FOR Hurst. the poor banishsd urnps.
Who stayed long enough 20 get sono bad bumps
I stands for Isbel a veteran for long.
Who hits like a demon. but is not very strong
J stands for Dave Jones. q the Detroit club.
Who plays steady BAH and Is far from a dub"
stands for King from The Holy land.
Who sure the best Of the Cubs once great band
L stands for Laioie. a hns-been. almost,
But for all that. he remains still hs at hs post
" stands for Mattv. who thcy say has retired.
But you'll hnd that for 1910 he's been hired.
y stands for Needham. a catcher quito good.
/ Who has chosen this 500 as a way 20 get food.
O stands for oLeary. an cratic old dub"
/ Who JOYS In the glory Of being a sub
/ P stands for Philippe. a veteran old.
Who's been long with Pittsburg. and never was sold
/ Q stands for Quinn. who IS a young finger:
/ We do not know. but be may prove a strger
r stands for Rossman. whom the Browns didn't
! need:
Let US hope that Claude will not 90 20 seed.
s stands for Street. the senators "Chouy."
/ Who is some catcher and that il no jolly
T stands for Thomas. Of the Boston Cellars
Roy dislikes the nut he IN with those "feuers
/ q stands for Urtlaub promising youth.
/ And is quite a comedian. If you know the truth.
/ Y stands for Vaughn. for whom two teams did fuss
/ But the Reds came ont fat: He must play with
u.s."
| " stands for Wagner. that bov-icCged boy.
The Pirates great shortstop and their greatest JOY.
Y stands for Cy Young. pitcher by trade:
| lie many a record and shut-Cut hath made.
! Il is for Zimmerman, little ard bright
| Who plays some baseball when he IS right.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21
MANY CHANGES In RULES
A. A. U. Regulations Undergo Sew
eral Alterations.
Amateur Athletics VIII Be Greatly
Affected by Qualifications Made
at Recent Meeting.

New York, nov. 9o-The a. A. T. con-
veut,on on Monday changed several Of
its rules and a few new items were passed
Cpon. all with the intention of improving
the conditions Of competition and other
details of government These were given
0uJ al the A. A. T. headquarters yester-
day. As the financial condition Of the ma
uonal bOdy is now secure Il viii need
bot little from the district association in
future. so twill require only out Of the
g cents for registration. Formerly the
parent body Eot l0 cents
One Of the new rules adopted touched
upon the conduct OF trainers. rubbers.
coaches. and rooters az athletic meets. In
future "they shall not be allowed within
the center field or inner circle or on the
track Immediately prior 20 or during COM
petition except in distance races of five
miles or over"
The measurement Of performances In
throwing the weight shot-putting. ham
mer-throwing. and the broad jump shall
ir future be taken at the circle or take
of and not out at the finishing mark, as
has often been the case. With regard 10
the broad jump, the most radical change
was made Heretofore the dirt was re-
Al in front Of the take-off 10 a depth
OF three inches and one foot I'm width.
hUt the new rule says. I'm front of the
scratch line the ground shall be flush
Some alteration was made in the rules
for the J5-p0und weight and hammer
throwing. the most vital being that the
mark made by the handle as well as of
the BAN shall bc the point Of measure
meut Heretofore only the mark made by
Che ball Of either was the point OF meas
urement
IN relation 90 hurdle racing, a com
petit0r knocking down three or more hur-
dies or any portions OF the hurdles. in a
race shall be disqualified" In order that
a record performance shall be valid, all
the hurdles must be stationary after tine
hurdler hits the finish line
Tn all distance races OF five miles and
over no competitor shall be allowed under
the age OF sixteen and the other competi-
tors must have passed a physical exami-
nation. The new rule touching on the
jumps in steeplechasing says. Every
competitor must go over or through the
water. ami any one who jumps to one
side or other of the water jump shall be
disqualified by the referee. The hurdles
on jumps shall not be over three feet high.
and there shall be twenty hurdles e
every mile"
In The indoor championship the 7O-yard
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21
CALLS FOOTBALL CONFERENCE.
Commissioner MacfarIand Invites
Opinions of Athletic Authorities.

COmmtssiOner Mactarland invites
Opinions of Athletic Authorities.
To get full advice on the subject OF the
restriction or abolition of football, Com
missioner Macfarland has called a meet
ing at his office for o'clock wednes-
day afternoon 90 the principal football
officials Of George Washington Univers-
ity. Georgetown University, and the
Washington high schools.
Commissioner mcfarland declared yes
terday that the object Of the conference
was 10 bring pressure upon the football
rules committees 20 procure the adoption
of such rules that will reduce the dan
gers Of the game so as 10 prevent deaths.
II the rules committees do not take the
desired action Mr. Macfarland hopes 10
secure such legislation In the District.
Il am willing 10 suspend action until
after the meeting Of the rules committee
I'm New York next month";" said Mr.. Mac
farland. lin the hope that Il may so alter
the rules as 20 make the game less dan
gerous. ] believe that the sentiment Of
the District OF Columbia ought TO be
strongly represented at the meeting OF
the rules committee, and / will seek 70
have that done
Il am considering the suggestion Of Mr..
Thomas. the corporation counsel, made
In response 10 my request, and sugges-
lions from other quarters. that a police
regulation be made placing the game
under the supervision OF the law. but
as a police regulation, If made. could not
be put into effect for thirty days under
the law and practice OF the Commits
sioners. and the football season will then
be over, l think that nothing would be
lost by waiting 10 see what is the de-
cisiOn Of the rules committee"
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21
JOHNSON KNOWS his PLACE
Big Colored Fighter Tries to Be
Gentleman.
Never InVades Hotels and other
Places Where He Knows Ne
Is Not welcome.

Fight fans who take keen delight in
reading of Jack Johnson's Joy rides
and frequent arrests FOR breaking speed
limits often wonder how It is that he a
colored pugilist. is never barred from
swell hotels. as has been the fate Of Bat
Ting Nelson and Jack O'Brien, white
fighters
The answer is that Johnson knows his
place. he knows the prejudice that ex-
lists in many quarters concerning the
black man. Outside Of that. he knows
that many exclusive hostelries do not
care for the patronage of prize fighters.
Therefore, he never puts himself m the
way Of trouble. He never seeks accom-
modations at these hotels. and IS there
fore never turned down.
When he travels he makes II a point TO
ride on the best and fastest trains. but
seldom shows himself 70 the passengers.
Reservations are usually made through
his manager, and he takes a staterooln or
drswing-room TO himself There he IS
served with his meals and u goes with
ont saying T. at ho receives every attJn-
ton possible from the beaming ana I'd
miring pOrters and coIoTed walters
At stations where stops OF i've or ten
rriUutcs are made the black fighter Quiet
IS steps out TO the platform 10 stretch his
elongated limbs and iust as uuosteuta-
tiously goes back 10 IFS apartment
When staying in Chicago the fighter
Seeks quarters I'm the home OF some we'll
to-do black brother in the black belt
He seldom invades the downtown district
and can only be found I'm places whore DE
Is assured OF a welcome.
He never makes himself conspicuous.
and when in the presence Of white men
he conducts himself IN a most uuassum-
in- manner.
Prize fighting. Ike politics, makes queer
| bedfellows at times, and 10y staying in
his place" Johnson Is warmly welcomed
I by all with whom he comes in contact.
He prides himself upon being gentle
man and boasts that he has always
acted in manner TO which no one might
take exception.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21
The Best Shots in ENGLAND.

From the Lsdy's Pictorial
Experts declare that the four finest
shots IN Great Britain are Lord Ripon
Lord Walsingham. Lord Ashburton, and
Prince Victor Duleep Singh. The Prince
Of Wales shooting is so clever that he
stands quite apart even from this cate
CORY.
Lord Ashburton has for years held the
record in partridge driving, and his par
ties at the Grange with a bag Of 7O0-odd
brace 10 six guns were such a triumph OF
good organization that his head keeper
was summoned 20 Sandringham TO ex-
plain his methods.
Lord Ashburton began 20 shoot when
only eleven, and has had some memorable
experiences. Lord Ripon was a child Of
nine when he first shot, and since that
time he has made many records. But
the biggest records seem 10 have been
made by Lord Wasingham. Among wom-
en-, the best shots with partridges are
Violet Lady Beaumont and Mrs. Launce-
lot Lowther.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21
GOSSIP OF THE BOXERS.

Report has It that Jack Johnson has
started to train for his bout with jim
Jcffries.
Jimmy Walsh. tho Boston bantam
weight is planning a hard campaign for
this winter.
Joe Seiger, Of Denver Is under the
weather. but the sturdy lightweight will
be out in a few days
The Ad Wolgast-Lew Powell mill on the
Pacific Coast viii send one Of the men
East 10 meet Erne. Willetts. and Cannon
Fred Corbett and Joe Hirst will soon
go back I'm harness, and they viii go
cunning after the best Of the light
weights.
Phil. McGovern. OF Brooklyn, has been
matched TO meet Young Ziringer in Pitts
burg through the efforts OF McNealis, the
local manager.
Tommy Murphy is the one New Yorker
who makes good in Philadelphia. and he
did an of his early ring work in the
National A. G..
Negotiations are being made to bring
Jack CTwin) Sullivan and Billy Papke
together at the ArmOry Club, Of Boston,
I'm the near future.
The last time out Joe Thomas worked
so nicely that most of the men who
wanted to meet him are passing him up
as a trihe too tough.
Frank Klaus returned from New York
yesterday morning and went TO Mer-
chantville, n J., where he will train for
his date with Harry Lewis
Even had kaufman met OBrien and
been outpointed. Il would not have hurt
his reputation. for Jack does that to the
best of them in Philadelphia
When Jack O'Brien heard Al Kauf-
man was going abroad, he said: mo
need for him 60 go that far for a whip
ping. he can get it in Philadelphia"
Porkey Flynn. who was hailed as a world
heater by his friends in Boston. does not
seem TO have much OF the necessary ma
terlal i'm his makeup for a champion. His
bout with Sullivan proved that he was
nothing but third rater.
Savannah Ca. Is at present mecca
for the pugilists from Brooklyn and New
York As soon as the lid was clamped
on the boxers tramped out. and a good
fighter is very scarce In New York these
days
The Washington herald., 1909-11-21

capt Robert +. Doyle, or police pre-
cinct No. S, deserves something more
than a pat on the back or honorable
mention by his chief He deserves the
thanks OF every fair minded football
enthusiast in the District.
Capt. Doyle on his own initiative inter
rupted the football game at American
League Park. between the Seaman Gun
ners and the Alexandria Athletic Club
yesterday afternoon. and walking onto
the field. said to Referee Hecox. Are
you the man In charge Of this affair."
Il reckon I am" replied HecoN.
Wen. this game cannot so any
farther, If you allow the smuggling and
rough play TO continue. IL has got TO
stop. and il you don't stop Il, / will
Referee Hecox replied that both he and
Umpire Byrd were looking out for slug
ginE or other dirty tactics, but had thus
far failed 10 detect any.
Capt Doyle came hack with II can see
it If you fellows can't. and as ! have
given you fair warning 1 intend to call
things Off the minute I sec any more
Of it,"
The remainder OF the first half and
the entire second half was waged at hot
pace. but there was no smuggling, tripping,
or fOuling OF any nature. showing that
the police captains words had fallen on
good ground.
Capt Doyle has set a precedent. Never
in the history Of football in Washington
or any other city. has an officer taken
the reins into his own hands and insisted
on fair play
Yesterdays game was for blood. be-
tween bitter rivals for the club cham
ponship Of the District and Virginia
The first few minutes Of play saw a lot
Of rough work. and IL is believed by
many present that had not Capt Doyle
interfered somebody would have been
seriously injured.