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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

The Disbursements between President
Pulliam and certain National League
club owners caused most of the discussion
during the closing hours of the confer
ence and while the president lived up to
his announced intention of remaining
away from the meeting because he was
weary of conflict. the leagues representa-
tives spoke of him as an efficient hea i
and voted unanimously to grant him a.
indefinite leave of absence.
To leave nothing lacking in the way OF
good feeling, as marking the last of the
meeting, President Charles Murphy of the
Chicago National League club apoloGized
in open meeting to President Ban Johnson
of the American League. who was at the
session upon an invitation to tell what
he knew of the alleged attempt at brib-
ery Of Empires Klein and tombstone dur
ing the closing series in New York ne
tween the Chicago Nationals and New
York Nationals.
The entire bribery problem proved To
be SO difficult to deal with that it WITS
decided that the statements of the UNI
pires and all evidence in the hands of
the special committee appointed to in
vestigatc the affair be turned over to the
committee to be acted upon as that body
may determine.
Trading was not particularly active to-
day President Comiskey announced that
Fred Parent. the Chicago American
League shortstop. had contracts for the
season of 1909 and plans are almost COM
plete for the California training trip. Two
transfers of pitcherS were announced
Pitcher Liese goes from Chicago to To-
ledo. and Pitcher McGlynn of st. Louis
to Milwaukee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
THE HONoRs AT NORFOLK
Viii! Be Put Forth With Lavish Hand
in Welcoming the Fleet.

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 1S-Norfok is pre-
pairing an elaborate welcome for the re-
turning battleship fleet. Bunting is dis
played everywhere and strings of electric
lights festoon the principal downtown
streets. The city is rapidly filling up
with visitors and the hotels are already
overrun with applications for accommo-
datons during Fleet week"
Norfolk is the home station of practi-
cally half the battleships in the fleet and
even after the distribution from Hampton
Roads begins the entertainments planned
here for the officers and enlisted men
will continue. A special steamer has been
chartered by the entertainment commit.
tee to give free transportation to the
mon between Norfolk and Old Point Com
fort so long as the fleet remains in the
roadstcad a night parade Of the stcain-
crs on Saturday, Feb. q, is to be one OF
the unique features Of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
GOODMAN USES FOUL
TACTICS AGAIHT C

Brockton, Feb. 1S.-Kid Good
and Arthur Cote fought L. rounds \
draw before the Young Mems Atbl
association in Canton hall WedneJ
night, but the decision did not \
The approval Of the crowd
1t was said that Cote was fad
twice by the Boston man. but the
cree did not see the low punch in
fourth that nearly finished Cote. Ga
man did all the rushing. but Cote
there with the effective punches. Ga
man was shifty and saved him
many severe blows by his cle
blocking and covering.
In the judgment of the r'ngsid
Cote had five rounds and Goodr
four. Three We're about even. In
eighth. when the men had been pa,
by the referee. Goodman stole in q
punches on Cote and the act was 'te
cd dirty" by the crowd. Ref
Ward stopped the men and announ
that a recurrence of that thing WI
stop the bout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
SEES APPENDIX REMOVED.
SURGEON Wouldn't Take Ether-lnter
terested in Operation.

New York, Feb, 1s.-Dr. Edward
J. Robbins. veterinary surgeon.
Of Bayshore, Long Island, refused
to take ether when he had his
appendix removed last week. He re-
NAMED quiet throughout the operation
and just four days after it he drove FIVE
miles to his home. The following day he
was attending to his practice. The case
is believed to be without a parallel.
Dr.. Robbins drove over to the sana-
forum of DR.. William H. Ross, at Brent
wood five miles from his own home Dr.
Ross and DR.. Haven prepared to operate,
and as the nurse approached the patient
with the ether cone he calmly waved her
aside.
There's nothing the matter with your
heart. old man." DR.. Ross. who is an old
friend, assured him.
Il know it. but I'm going to cut the
ether out because l want to see the
operation" said DR., Robbins. You may
paint on a little cocaine. if you wish.
This was done. and the operation pro-
cacded steadily, without interruption from
the patient, whose head was propped up
so he could see every move of the sur
geOnS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
BASEBALL NOTES.

Tufts baseball schedule has been
nounced. 1t includes game vi
Bowdoin at Brunswick April "A and
return game at Medford May H.
we'll as a game with L. Of NJ at Nj
ford May /.
Cy Young says he is satisfied to
to Clevs land and will do his best
Lajoic. He also says that While he
~ years old and has been pltchi
- years, he does not think he is
in yet Cy says if the Maps d"
land the pennant he hopes the X
Sox will.
a slight Improvement was noted
Ashland. Mass. Thursday III the 90
uition of Fred +. BcmiS. catcher
the Cleveland baseball team OF
American League, who is Ill VI
pneumonia. Bemis passed a rests
light but Thursday morning his he'
was working well, his tempera'O
was lower, he was taking hours
meht. and his condition was regara
as very satisfactory by his physical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
A RUSH OF IMMIGRANTS.
Nearly Six Thousand Land in New
York in Day.

New York. Feb. 1S.-A portion of re-
turning pre- sperity was the new immi-
grafton record for the year, established
us soGa as the fog lifted enough to
Permit the transatlantic liners to gel
tn their docks from their enforced an
rhoraGt off Sandy Hook. All told ;,,S0I
immigrants We're brought iii ami trans
trrred t. Ellis Island.
The largest number came on the
American. of the Hamburg Amc rcaE
Line, Tho Steeragc passengers on her
being t,S4l The Cedric. from Naples,
brought in 1900; Che Brandcnburg, of
the North German Lloyd Line, loo;
the Statendau. of the Hamburg-Am-
orican Line. so, and the Korea. of the
Russia East Asiatic Line, from Libau
$50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
"PAINTED MONEY!"
Man Passed Gilded Quarter for Ten
Dollar Gold Piece.

Carmel, md, Feb. 1S.--A sWindle
which is new to the people of this COM
munity was worked on at least one vic
tim at this place. A man would rush
into the stores in a hurry. go into the
darkest part of the room and ask for
some small article. remarking as he
paid for it that he had nothing small
er than a ten dollar gold piece. The
ten dollar gold piece, however, proved
to be a quarter painted up to look
like gold The man tried to work the
svindle on several merchants. but only
worked it on Robert O'Donnel). ticket
agent at the traction station. The man
boarded a car and had left town be-
fore O'Donrell discovered the painted
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
EPHRAlM x. SMITH DEAD.
Was Pioneer Match Manufacturer and
Civil War Veteran.

Philadelphia. Feb. 1s.-Ephraim X.
Smith. pioneer match manufacturer
of this country. has just died at his
home. of pneumonia. after an illness
of ten DAYS Mr.. Smith was So years
Old. His first factory was on Randolph
street, below jefferson. where he was
the first man in the United States to
make safety matches. His brand was
sold ali over the country. When a
combination Of manufacturers absorb
ed MFR. Smiths factory he became sec
rotary ard treasurer of the American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
WELCOME
FOR SPERRYS FLEET
CONTINUED From Page One.)

and took up a position 1900 yards dis
tdnt on the starboard side of the first
squadron and the fleet proceeded In
line Of suuadrons on a course north
Is degrees west in a moderate south
west breeze, choppy sea and fair
weather. All hands on board Rear Ad-
mlral Sperrys squadron closely OBJ
served the new corners and were Slad
once more to see the Maine, which left
the fleet at San Francisco. The new
skeleton masts aroused much interest.
The Salem brought mail for the fleet.
but it has not yet been distributed, al
though the men are hungry for news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
THIS WEEKS BOUTS.

F'riday-Jim Driscoll VS.. Abe Attell.
New York; Tommy O'Toole vs. Tom
Langdon. Philadelphia; Kid Corbett VS..
Kid Fredericks, Baltimore; Tommy Ber-
gin VS.. Joe Chartrand, lewiston; Young
Cote VS.. Young Nedeau. Bangor; Dick
Nelson VS.. INK Russell. Philadelphia;
Tommy O'Keefe VS.. George Decker. Es-
sington. Pa: Maurice Savers VS.. Johnny
Murphy, San Francisco: Harry Lewis vs..
Mike Twin Sullivan, New Orleans; Bert
Keyes VS.. Cyclone Thompson, New Or
leans.
Saturday Erne VS.. Freddie
Welsh New Orleans: Joe Jeanne:te vs.
Sam McVey. Paris; Jim Stewart vs.. Jack
Rowan, Brooklyn; bouts at Portland. Me-
Frankfort A. c.. Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

bodies 10 the Baptist, where they don
ned full regalia and proceeded to the
Castle hall where the ceremony of in
stituting the new castle was perform
ed. Donald Davis was chosen King
and the pastor, Rev. Arthur g. Rod
orts, is Merlin. Following the Instltu-
lion, the King of each castle with his
degree staff, worked the degree on
three candidates, nine lads in all re-
ceivins the Intiatory degree. The
four Castles will meet Friday night
in the Universalist church, where an
other castle will be instituted TO be
known as Castle Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

leo there necessarily large tracts of
depends upon the action not only Of that
country but Of the neighborins country
This, of course is especially true where
our streams are concerned. You cannot
cut down the forests on the mead wa
tiers of an international stream withou:
having it hurt both nations.
Il am anxious to do all that in me lies
to help You gentlemen in getting our sew
eral peoples to come together with the
idea of working in harmony for the COM
mon good instead of working each to get
something at the expense of the other.
Ultimately each of US will profit immeaus-
urably if, instead of striving to advance
by trampling down the other, each strives
to advance by joining with the other for
the common advancement.
Il welcome you on behalf of our people
l think it is of good augury for the North
American continent that you be here, and
L believe that the movement that you
this day initiate is one of the most i'm
portance to this hemisphere and may be-
come of the utmost Importance to the
world at large
Secretary Wilson conveyed some
good tidings for the South when he
declared that is is only question OF
time when through the efforts of ex-
perts ir his department, the corto.
boil weevil which has been so de-
structivc to that industry and the cat
tie tick will be entirely eradicated. The
experiments which are now being car
ried on the cotton states, the secre-
tary said, would also benefit Mexico.
Canada, Commissioner Sidney Fish
said. has watched with the closet
attention and interest the conservation
movement in the United States and
he expressed the conviction rnat his
country can learn much OF benefit
from the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
BART CONNOLLY WINS
BY KNOCKOUT non

Liverpool. Feb. IS BARLEY cm
~. Of Portland. Me, beat big Bin N
IN d2cisively before a local club \
Wednesday night. 1t was a hard 81
Ing LATHE with honors about eyes
10 the seventh round. when Com
cut loose and soon had the Negro
cring up. In IT," 18th Connolly we,.
to finish Warren, and did 50. winl
by a Knockout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
FAMOUS SHELL is DOOMED.
EIGHT Dared Craft Which Cornell Used
in 1901 to be Abandoned.

Ithaca, n V. Feb. 1S.-'rhe eight-oared
she'll in which the 1901 Cornell crew broke
the worlds record over the four-mile
Poughkeepsie course. has seen its last
race, according to a letter received here
from Seattle where the University of
Washington crews have been using it for
several years.
This shell was sold to the Western
University shortly after the 1901 race, and
the Seattle oarsmen have won two West
arn championships in it.
1t is now so old that they have been
forced to abandon it. The 1901 Cornell
crew rowed the Poughkeepsie course in
Is minutes 5315 seconds in this shell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

Match Manufacturers Association, and
later was one of the original incorpo-
rators Of the Diamond Match Com
pany. He was the instigator of a
movement for the removal of the Gov
ernmcnt stamp tax on matches and
succeeded in 1882 in having the tax
abolished.
Mr. Smiths ancestors were among the
early settlers of Germantown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
CouIon Has Best of Daley.

New York, Feb. 1S.-Johnny COu
champion bantamweight Of the VI
had the better of John DAILY of New
in Il lively bout of ~ rounds before
Whirlwind Athletic Club here toni
Although no decision was rendered.
Ion easily demonstrated his superior
ity as fighter. Furnishing his adrer
almost at will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
Pres. PulIiam
Gwen a Chance
To Recuperate.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Factional strife in the
National League of Baseball Clubs was
ended at the closing session of the mag
mates meeting today when President
Harry c. Pulliam was granted an indaf-
mite leave of absence at his own request.
50 that he may recover from the nervous
strain to which he has been subjected FOR
some time past. In the meantime his post
as chief executive of the league will he
filed by John \. Heydler. at present sec
rotary and treasurer of the organization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
PIERCED BY LIMB OF TREE.
Fate Of Boy Who Was Coasting With
His Sister.

Auburn, Ind. Feb. 1S.-While Arlo
Monger d young lad living near this city
was coastng with his little sister, Il
broken limb of a tree caught him and
penetrated his body. 1t pierced his right
kidney. his liver and the lower portion Of
his right lung and came out through his
clothing. The limb also struck his sister
in the breast. but did not injure her scri-
ously The parents Of the boy found him
suspended from the limb. The lad was
taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital at
Garrett. where he fingers between life
and death. The attending physician holds
out hope for him. if blood poisoning does
not set in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
DOG IN A DITCH 72 HOURS.
Animal Rescued Alive on Farm
Alexandria, Ind.

Alexandria, Ind. Feb. 1S.-A dog that
was for 20 hours a prisoner in a tile ditch.
where it had gone in pursuit Of rabbit
was rescued alive on a farm west of the
city last week, and is apparently none the
worse for its experience. The dog be-
longcd to a lad at OreStes. and nearly 50
rods of tile were torn up to release the
imprisoned animal, a score of men and
boys lending a hand in the work of
rescue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
FRANKIE NEAL HAS THE BEST OF
BOUT WITH DRlSCOll.

New York, Feb. 1S.--Frankic Neal
the ex-champion feathcrweight, had
the best of it tonight in 1o-round
bout with Pogo DriscoI!. az British
fighter. who made his first appearance
here The first five rounds found mat
tors pbout even between the boys. both
fighting fast and clearly. In the sixth.
however Nil upset the Britisher with
a stiff punch. Driscoll was down only
three seconds, but that the knock
down had unsettled him was apparent
in the next round. when Neil had all
the better Of the fighting. Driscoll
came back, however and fought we'll
and hard through the remaining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
IW0.DAYS RACE MEET
COMMENCES AT LEWIsl

Lewiston. Me. Feb. 1S.-tSpcciaD-
two-dayS race meet Of the Lewiston
Auburn Driving Club began today on
speedway here. y big crowd saw
three events. Manley Nichols. Augu
Irving Pottle. and G. Il. Hayward
Ashton. Mass. We're the judges. and
G. Scribner of Lewiston was stal
Charles Dorrithy was announcer.
Wvman and John II. Shield, both
Portland, We're the timers.
The annual banquet was held this e.
ing at the Dewitt. with a big attenda
There will be three events Friday an
big crowd is expected from Augusta.
lowell and Gardiner. The summaries:
FREE FOR ALL-ONETHIR OF
MILE.
Prushv Mound, b g (Woodbury)....1
Dr.. Keene. b & (Kirk).
AriuS. G UIayden). ..................S t,
Time-.44. .45i. A
2.40 TROT AND PACE-ONE-THlRD
A MILE.
Harold G.. br g (Woodbury).......2 l
FL Captain. br 2 UHaydenl.......1
Charley Herr, Jr.. br (Bonnai-
Susie c., BIZ m CWaite). 5
Time-.45. As IL, As, .46.
3-MINUTE TROT-QUARTER MILL
Gertrude Patchen. blk nj Wood.
Nellie G.. blk m Cciammoni. ..,,..s !
Phil r., ch Z (Thomas).
Time-.374, .5Iss. 80, .31i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
South Portland Democrats Nominate

Portland. Me. Feb. 1S.-At the
mayoralty convention OF the Dem1-
ing Former Alderman Sherman G.
Willard, a grocer and prominent in
fraternial organization circles, Was
nominated as the party candidate for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
Bath Democratic Nomination.

Bath, Me. Feb. 1S.-At the Demo-
cratic caucuses held tonight Frank A.
Small. member of well-known ship
building firm here, was nominated for
mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
ADMIRAL DEWEY DECLINES.
Cannot Accompany President to Hamp.
ton Roads Because of Poor Health.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Becausc of his
recent :ndispostion Admiral Dewey has
been compelled to decline the Presi-
dents invitation to accompany him to
Hampton Roads to witness the review
of the battlCShipS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

Napoleon Dufresne of Lewiston won
what was to have been a 15-round
bout Wednesday night at Montreal
with Zacanno of Syracuse in the fifth
round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19

rounds, but Neil was ALWAYS q
gressor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26

are you going into business for
yourseif7 N 30, read the business
chance column, page 8. $50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26

the death ~ Henry Oliphant an
aged etoclmnn, who waf found dead
IN hia cabin, near Hnrrieon guieh In
the southwestern part ~ Shasta
county. Ouphant who waa 81 years
Of age, wne found with two bullet
hnieH In his body II ~ known that
he had much trouble with BsighbOf-
Ing rtoekmen. who are said 10 have
accused him ~ biUinR their cattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26
TAFT is TICKLED
over AUTO
RACE
N. euooENHElM SAYS PREsf.
DENT 10 ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER COMING EVENT.

NJ Robert Gusgcnheim' who OF.
fcrs the cup for the trans CONT
mental automobile race. returned 10
the city last night Mr. OuKEen-
heim Says that William Howard
Tart will be there with the goods
- zen u comes 10 starting the Ions
race. Mr auHGenhelm announces
the president II much enthused over
chs event, and states that Il viii be
productive ~ much good Ia the way
o. healthy outdoor sports
When the president on June l.
presses that gold nugget on top OF
the telegraph key which viii open
the Alaska yukon. Pacific exponl.
ton e win also b. the signal for
Mayor Mcclellan. OF New York. 60
turn loose that gold, mounted sat
and set In motion the 20 entries In
the blG cross continent race.
Mr.. 0usEcnheim. whllo en- route
hers last Wednesday. happened 60
look out 81 the ear window aud saw
the pathfinder stuck in the mud 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26

portable tents which viii be carried.
and electric lights Tor every pur-
pose.
u r. even whispered that the
uniquo equipment viii include cleo
tric curling irons, massage ana foot
warmers. and an electric cignrot
lighter FOR those 20 whom such an
arrangement would prove con
venienee. A radio wireless tclo-
phone IL also mentioned az a possl-
billty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26

theft ~ whose Jewels occaaioned the
arrest IA Los Angeles of .. H. Ar
mold
hfa Ross who 10 the wife Of
Patterson 3 Ross. a widely known
architect Of this city IL said 10 have
gone to Los Angeles 10 study clair
voyancy and occult science. She all
ieges that Arnold who waB onn ~
her Instructors obtalGed potnsHai0n
% leweIn YnIned ID % 600.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26
PROMISED $4,000 TO
TELL THE TRUTH

SAN FRANCISCO. April "a
Herman ilidder. treasurer ~ the
democratic national committee,
through an agent. offered 90 pay
$1,000 and guarantee Immunity to
hrouEhton nrandcnhufE. who 10 Ia
prison here. II he would tell ~
truth" regarding the famous post.
humoua Cleveland letters which he
r. accused " forging according 20
a statement made 20 the ueitcd
Press today by nrandenburE The
offer was made through p G.
Lewis. confidential secretary 81
Norman y Mack al Dayton. O.. oc-
tober IS. 1905. while hrandenhurE
was a. liberty on bail. according 60
hiH statement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26

les Nay choose between such well
|EfNn makes a. he Ce3ehratet
EaAAfl the Artistic Hotart N
DALE rs Popular Sghum#hn. the
tte@e1a Lester, TIE Time Hunnrrd
flsst Davis the Reliable Mar
|NaH Z wendou. story cfark
sasasff Johnston. and aeere IA
Assf equally ueritnrfeuN mMknN
re Ciut Prices fFti the atn4N All
F1eea are IN plain figures Ne mat
q Were yea are from-~Easf. West.
tEiA OF Soeth--you have never
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26
Girls
MURDERED

i spEtNGliE kalA a. April "a
..es,sa Of bs.lnS IMPLICATED IN the
- a. three naston Eirls. Ell
tarf i today la The custody 81
eallee MARY Firschucr il he
~ Is have bvon Nj, } Ia Day
January aa Two weeks later
eelv q Elizabeth Futharg was
"a IL a cisgeru, and the body OF
At victim nona Gilman, was
90 = fertniEht ago,
nn's arrest followed testimony
L. b. Mra Carrie Middlesciter.
as city. regarding she burning
4 house belonging 90 her She
g,.aated that Carr had stated that
Il mes Of ems OF tho crimes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-26
l. o VEL Y

NEW YORK. April 20 Every
comfort OF home. In addition 90
tho ediunots Of modern hotel. ~
said 10 be included Ia the equipment
Of the big touring car Ia which
blanche Bates Is 10 take vacation
trip Ia June.
Cooking viii be done by elec-
tricity, there will be an elaborate
coffee maker. electric fans for the