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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

wore a look of anxiety. He was ac-
companied to the hotel by the Mexican
minister and from that place the
crowds were shut out.
DR.. Madriz arrived at 9 o'clock this
morning at Corinto aboard the steamer
Acapulco from Punta Arenas, Costa
Rica He was received by commits
sions representing Congress, the SUI
preme court and the municipalities of
Leon, Managua, Chinandoga and
Masaya. A salute of 101 guns was
fired in his honor Soldiers lined the
pier at attention and enthusiasm
marked the greeting of the crowds
along the water front DR.. Madriz,
though seemingly we'll pleased at his
welcome, made no speech. Soon after
he landed he said in an interview:
L shall accept the honor which has
been offered me. l am not the candi-
date of Leon, but Of the entire republic.
My chief concern will be to appease
the ancient sectionalism which has di-
yided certain localities"
DR.. Madriz said that he was not GER
tain how the revolutionists would re-
ceive him. He sent delegate to Blue
fields, he said, to confer with the revo-
lutionary leaders there, but his repre-
sentative was not permitted TO land.
General Estrada sent word that if he
came to treat for peace it was useless.
Madriz was hopeful, however, that he
would succeed in making peace with
the revolutioniSts.
He conferred at Punta Arenas with
Adama Cardcnas, the former President
of Nicaragua and now head of the Con-
sentative party, and mutual promise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

OF cooperation was exchanged. Car
denas was deposed from the Presi-
dency by Zelaya in 1891 and recently
he was reported as having taken the
fell against his old enemy, heading
an expedition preparing for an attack
upon Nicaragua 1t also was asserted
that the former President bound him.
self to support the candidacy Of Gen.
Estrada.
DR.. Madriz declined to comment upon
Zelaya's administration nor would he
discuss the question of Intervention by
the United States. but he expressed
the hope that an amicable settlement
would be reached. for he had trust in
the high sense Of justice of the Amer
lean people
The candidate was met at Chinen-
daga and Leon by almost as great
crowds as had gathered at Corinto.
and they shouted: Long live the
saviour of Nicaragua" There was,
however, a remarkable absence of
cries hostile to Zelaya The people Of
Leon We're wild in their demonstration
Of friendliness. Flowers were showered
upon Madriz as though he were hero
returning from the wars. Cannons we're
fred and skyroollcts shot into the air
despite the daylight. The hand PLAYED
inc "Marseilles." while many Joined
in the singing Of the anthem. Con-
spiouous in the breeze were two AMER
lean Hags.
In a speech Of welcome q Leonese
journalist, perched upon tho shoulders
of friends at the station platform,
said:
Continued on Page Four.)
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Mrs, Belmont Befriends
The Shi. tWaiSt Strikers.
Allegation Made That Police
Are Helping Manufacturers.
Members Of Bankrupt Firm Blame
The Girls for Its Downfall.

New York, Dec. 19.-.Mrs. o. H. P.
Belmont demonstrated in the small and
early hours of today that she has the
interests OF her sex of the working
class at heart and is willing to give
not only of her time but of her for
tune to assist them.
Three O'Clock this morning found her
in the night court awaiting the dispo-
sition of the cases of four women
shi"tW aist workers, charged with dis
orderly conduct in connection with the
strike. Several lawyers have been re-
tanned by Mrs. Belmont to defend the
strikers. but with the approach of
morning they had disappeared, and
when the girls We're called to the bar
no one was present to appear for them.
Mrs. Belmont here stepped into the
gap and offered bail for the girls, EN-
deling Der home in Madison avenue
as security.
rs your house worth SS00?" inquired
Ma gistrate Butts, in routine manner
and tone.
II think it is replied Mrs. Belmont.
1T is valued at 100000, but I think
Inc re may be a MORTGAGE upon it for
500, 600 which raised to help the shirt
waist strikers and the woman suffrage
movement"
The security was accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Met by Delegations from Departments and Cheered
by Throngs from Corinto to Managua--Wi||
Try TO AppeaSe SeCtiona|ism-- Women Of
managua Ask for American Intervention.

Managua, Dec. 19.-Jose Madriz
judge Of the Central American court
Of justice at Carriage, who has been put
forward as candidate for the Presi-
dency to succeed Zelaya, received an
enthusiastic reception on his arrival
here today. Long before he reached
the capital he was the object of cheer
ing crowds. He was met by delega-
tons from various departments and
acclaimed all along the way from
Corinto to Managua.
At this place the crowds awaiting
the appearance of the candidate were
extraordinary. Troops and police were
out in force for the protection Of Mad
riz, who proceeded on foot to a hotel
through an almost inextricable mass
of people, the soldiers and detectives
breaking a way for him through the
solid ranks, pushing and throwing
aside the frantic populace.
In front of the park there We're hes
tile cries against the attempt by the
soldiers to clear the street and i'm
mediately so civilians, all of them
residents of Leon, which is the home
of Madriz and the stronghold of the
Liberals, who favor his candidacy,
whipped out revolvers, brandishing
them in the air. They formed COM
pact mass around him, acting as his
body guard and escorting him to his
quarters.
For a moment the situation was
critical. There We're shouts Of Viva
Leon, to hell with Managua." No shots
were fired, however, and the process
sion went on it's way. The Presiden-
tial candidates face was flushed and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Because of the many arrests of girls
growing out of the shirt waist strike
and their commitment to Blackwelrs
Island workhouse. the strikers are
claiming that the police are acting un-
Ter orders from somebody higher up"
The strikers say they expect to get evil
dence of cooperation between the po-
lice and manufacturers.
There is nothing new here" it was
said at the Women's Trades Union
League Saturday, "only girls going to
the workhouse. And that's not new
now. They have sent word back to US
that going to prison is worth it If it
wins the strike.
"Rose Porr and Annie Alper had a
man arrested for annoying them, hut
when they got to the station the COM
plant against the man was withdrawn
and complaint made against the
girls. And they were sent to the work.
house this morning from the Tombs
court. It's an outrage the way the po-
lice are acting"
The Association Of Neighborhood
Workers, social settlement at No. rs
tires street, in statement given out
last NIGHT. said:
Continued on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Attracts Roosevelt Partyto
Victoria Nyanza Lake.
lis a Strange, Rough Country,
But Game Said TO Be Plenty.
Col. Roosevelt Elected TO Academy
OF Moral and Political Sciences.

Kisumu, British East Africa, Nov. II.
-Kisumu, or Port Florence. where Col.
Roosevelt and his party are to pass at
least day. is situated on the shores
of Victoria Nyanza lake at the end Of
kavirondo gulf. 1t Is the terminus Of
the railway. Kisumu possesses dry
dock, the highest situated in the world.
AS the train nears its destination the
wonderful beauties of the huge inland
sea are disclosed. The water stretches
for 40 miles to the mouth Of the Kavi-
rondo gulf and on all sides huge noun
tains loom up. An extraordinary mix
ture of races will be there to welcome
the Roosevelt party-Europeans In
smart white duck, Indians, Goanez.
Eurassians, Swahilis, Arabs, Nandi,
Lumbwa, Kavirondo, Wakamba and
others almost too numerous to mention.
The arrival of the train Is a tri-week-
ly event of great importance and the
passengers it will carry on this partic-
ular occasion makes 1t doubly so.
There are two curses in Kisumu-the
sleeping sickness and intermittent out
breaks of bubonic plague. Luckily Eu-
ropeans seem to be immune, for so far
there have been no reports Of Europe
ans suffering from either disease at
this place.
The Kisii country is only IA by 10
miles in extent and forms part Of the
vast Kisumu province. This small area
was little known until after punitive
force had been sent up there in Janu-
airy, 1903, to settle with the natives for
an attack made OY, the n fst riot conn mia.
sioner when hut tax collecting.
The country is densely populated by
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
COOK WILL NOT APPEAL.
Stated That He Has So Written to
Copenhagen Official.

New York, Dec. 19.-Dr. Cooks close
friends said Saturday night that the
doctor, previous to dispatching his
polar data to the University of Copen-
hagen, wrote in private to Rector Torp,
informing him that, in the event of an
adverse decision, he, DR.. Cook, would
not appeal from the finding of the con-
sistory.
His instruments and three documents
important to his case, DR.. Cook point
ed out in his letter, are still at Etah.
and he thought it possible that, in view
of the fact that all the evidence was
not in, the university might find a
Scotch verdict of mot proven"
In such event. the doctor said, he
would fit out an expedition to go to
Greenland next summer and bring his
complete records and his instruments
back with him. If the verdict of the
consistory is hostile, however, this eX-
petition will not be attempted.
If the consistory finds in his favor,
DR.. Cook will further submit his data,
his friends add, to the authorities Of
Geneva and Brussels both of which
cities have asked for an opportunity to
examine them.
The records might similarly go to
London, though on that point, DR..
Cooks friends say, the doctor was less
positive, because he has never received
an invitation to submit them from the
Royal Geographical Society, the body
which in all probability, would assume
the task of passing on them.
Funds for the expedition to Green
land, should it be decided to make one,
have already been pledged by two
friends of DR.. Cook who still believe in
him, and John &. Hammond has offer
ed the use of his yacht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
PEACE SUNDAY
international Peace, Arbitration and
Cancellation from Boston PuIpits.

Boston, Dee. 19-The movement for
international peace, arbitration and
Cancellation was explained and adj
vocated from the pulpits of many
Boston churches today. in observation
Of Peace Sunday" resignated by the
American Peace Society. The chief
observance in this city was at Trinity
church, where addresses We're made
by DR.. George w. Kirchwey. dean OF
the Columbia Law School. New York
and DR.. Benjamin +, Trueblood, gem
eral secretary of the American Peace
Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
A BROAD SMILE
Covers Peary's Face, But He Refuses
to Talk of the Matter

New York, Dec. 19.-Commander Robert
e. Peary smiled broadly Saturday when
informed that a Copenhagen dispatch had
been received quoting a high authority
that the committee of the University of
Copenhagen, in its preliminary eXplana-
ton of Dr. Cooks records, failed to find
proof that the physician had found the
North pole. And that smile was the only
answer that Commander Peary made to
the information when impaired to him.
Absolutely nothing to say" said Com
mander Peary, who smiled at his wife as
she beamed upon her husband, who will
be the discoverer of the North pole should
the official announcement of the Univer-
sity of Copenhagen verify the dispatch t.
The Associated Press. Commander Peary
attended a dinner rendered to him by the
Delta Kappa Epsilon Society at the Hotel
Astor Saturday night and returned to
Washington today.
Efforts to locate DR.. Frederick A. Cook,
renewed Saturday, were fruitless in devel-
oping any trace of the explorer.
His former counsel, H. Wellington
Wack, declares that he has neither seen
nor heard anything of DR.. Cook since
Nov. %, although a diligent effort has
been made to find him by friends, who
said that he was prejudicing his case by
his disappearance.
Il believe, as have from the first, that
| DR.. Cook is in Europe said Mr.. Wack
There was further rumor, well substan-
tiated but impossible of positive vertical
| ton, that DR.. Cook is now within &c.
| hours journey of Copenhagen, ready to
appear personally before the university
consistory if his presence be desired. The
doctor so wrote Rector Torp, his friends
assert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Copenhagen, Dec. 19.--The Associated
Press is informed by a high authority
that the committee of the University
of Copenhagen in it's preliminary eX-
animation of his records failed to dis
cover proof that DR.. Frederick a. Cook
reached the North pole.
A preliminary report was made by
the examining committee at a secret
session of the consiStory of the uniVer-
sity Saturday. The consistory listened
to the report. which provoked ami
mated discussion. 1t appears that the
data so far submitted is not held suf-
ficient to establish the explorers
claim.
The result of Saturdays discussion
was a request on the part of the con-
sistory that the committee continue it's
work. The university body will leave
to the investigators proper the mat
ter of making public later the results
of their inquiries.
In the meantime, it is announced
by an official of the university, the
consistory will not make public any
communication based upon infOrma-
ton received orally from the commit
tee at Saturdays meeting.
The report was presented by Rector
Torp. but it's nature was carefully
guarded from others than members of
the consistory. The latter are pledged
to secrecy. 1t was admitted, however.
that the work thus far accomplished
provoked an animated debate among
the university officials.
To the newspaper men Rector Torp
said:
"The committees work is not yet fin
ished I cannot tell how long it will
continue. but l hope that the result
can be made public before New Years.
Both the members of the consistory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 19-The Southern
disturbance has continued eastward tC
east Florida and rains and SHOWS con-
tinue in the south Atlantic and Gulf
states. There were also local SHOWS
from the Lake region eastward Tenn
peratures are everywhere low for the
season except in south Florida. Local
SHOWS will continue from the Lake re-
gion eastward. Elsewhere the wealth
er will be generally fair Monday and
Tuesday, Low temperatures will con-
tinue over the country. The winds
along the New England coast will be
moderate west; middle Atlantic coast
moderate west to northwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
IoDAy'S JOURNAL CONTENTS.
Page Ono.

Page Ono.
TELEGRAPH-Tru Value of Cook
Records Being Learned-Thousands Pay
Silent Homage to Begium'S Dead KING
Congressional News-The Nicaraguan Sit
uation
Page Two.
TELEGRAPH
Page Three.
LOCAL-Gardiner, Hallowell, National
Home-Local News.
Page Four.
SPORTING-National League Chooses
President-Official Averages of National
League Players-Other Sports
Page Five.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Page Six.
EDITORIAL
Page Seven.
LOCAL-State House News and Com
ment.
Page Eight.
LOCAL-Social Club Meetings-Local
ADJUSTMENTS - Local Briefs - Winthrop
News.
Page Nine.
ings-Hints to Local Residents on Mailing
Christmas PackageS-Local Briefs
Page Ten.
TELEGRAPH-Centen and Re-dedi-
cation of Baptist Church at Belfast
Great Things Expected of Labrador as
Food Supply-Bowdoin College Notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
COOK IN DEN MARK.
Said to Be at Christiansand, Within
Easy Cal! of Copenhagen.

New York, Dec. l9.-1ntimate friends
of DR.. Frederick A. Cook. who are on
pins and needles as it were, until the
decision is reached on his data at
Copenhagen, said tonight that in their
belief Dr. Cook is at the home of a
friend in Christansand, within easy
call of Copenhagen. 1t is thought that
Dr. Cook left this country on the
steamship United States, which sailed
on Thanksgiving day. Walter Ions
dial. the explorers secretary, is known
to have sailed on the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
NOT ON SAxONlA.
Cook Had Steamer Ticket Transferred
It the Carmania.

Naples, Dec. 19.-The rumOr spread
here today that DR.. Cook was aboard
the steamer Saxonia, and large
number of people rushed to the dock
to greet him. The captain of the
SaXonia said that he had been notified
that DR.. Cook intended to cross on his
steamer but was detained and asked
the company to transfer his ticket to
the Carmania
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
ENGLAND THINKS BETTER.
Red Cross Christmas Stamps May b.
Used on Mail to That Country.

Washington, Dec 19.-Postmasters
throughout the country were notified
by the postofIice department today
that the postal administration of Great
Britain temporarily had withdrawn its
prohibition against the use of Red
Cross Christmas stamps. The authori-
ties request patrons to affix the stamps
to the backs of letters or parcels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
THE WEATHER
POSSIBLY LOCAL SHOWS.

Washington. Dec. 19.-For New
England: Fair in south, local SHOWS
in the interior of north portion Mon
day; Tuesday generally fair, moderate
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Alden NJ. Flagg of Auburn, the labor
union member of the Maine State Board
of Arbitration. has requested the other
two members of the board to meet him
in Auburn at 4 p. M. Monday for the pur-
pose of making inquiry into the strike sit
uation in the shops of the National shoe
makers in Lewiston and Auburn. This
will be the first time the board has been
called upon since the law was passed. The
first weeks strike benefits We're paid to
the striking lasters in the National shops
Saturday, the men receiving from 81 to S.
The situation in the shops remains I'M
changed, work progressing there as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Copenhagen, Dec. 1s.-The general
belief is held here that the commission
having charge of the investigation Of
Dr.. Frederick A. Cooks polar records
will report that DR.. Cooks papers do
not provide basis for any we'll
founded scientific judgment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 19.-Forecast: Fair
Monday and Tuesday; slight changes
in temperature; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
in the United States district court as fol-
lows: Sewall P. Winslow, Falmouth, far
mer. debts s4O5, Joseph f. F. Connolly.
Portland, attorney: Erland Q. Rand, ALL
burn. shoemaker, debts s699. l.. w. Fales,
Lewiston, attorney: Freeman T. futile.
Fort Fairfield, Farmer debts 1853, Charles
P. Allen, Presque Isle, attorney; Fred w.
Campbell, kingman. farmer, debts s5s5,
A. Weatherbee. Lincoln, attorney: James
Argraves, Caribou. .laborer. debts sl7s6,
A. B. Dunworth, Caribou, attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Reliability.

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with is the 'iret
~ business right here on Lisbon 81.
forty-five years and guarantee every ar
tfcle sold In my store to be exactly -
represented. also guarantees my. prices
liable Jewelry house In Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table. and all sorts Of beautiful and mex
pensive Gift articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
1904
10c. Cigar.

Now packed in boxes Of 25 for the holt
days. For sale by all first-class dealers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Augusta and GARDENERS Best
CHRISTMAS STORES.
Practical, useful gifts for every member
of the family.
FOR MEN.
NEW PRESTO COLLAR OVEECOATS.
STYLISH SUITS.
BATH ROBES.
HOUSE COATS.
PAJAMAS individual boXes).
FANCY SHIRTS.
HOSIERY individual boxes).
GLOVES
NECK W EAR
SUBSCRIBERS ;"
HANDKERCHIEFS. :"
MUFFLERS.
COLLAR AND CUFF CASES
TRAVELLING BAGS.
FUR AND FUR LINED COATS.
FOR LADIES---FINE FURS
OF All Kinds.
FUR COATS.
| FUR LINED COATS.
FUR SCARFS.
| FUR MUFPS.
FUR GLOVES.
| SWEATERS.
| UMBRELLAS.
| TRAVELLING BAGS.
| SUIT CASES.
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
| BOYS OVERCOATS.
| SUITS.
! PAJAMAS
| NIGHT ROBES.
| UNDERWEAR.
! GLOVES.
| MTTTENS.
| HOSIERY.
| NECKWEAR.
| SUSPENDERS.
| You are cordially invited to inspect the
finest assortment of useful gifts we have
ever shown.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
THE MAJORITY

/" HE curtain has fallen on another
act of the great tariff revision
Il farce. 1t leaves the Democratic
party practically solid, and under obli-
cation to perform as the party of pro-
test and Americanism, a solemn duty
to the people of the United States. It
leaves the Republican party dis
gruntled and weakened by the defec-
tion of some thoroughly honest, coura-
geoUs citizens, who will return to their
constituents with the news the Repub-
lican party has failed to keep its prom
ises. Mr.. Aldrich-almost in so many
words-has asserted the presumptive
right Of the Republican party to ride
roughshod over opposition. "The will of
the majority" the rule of the major
ity," the 'law of the majority" vera
favorite phrases used by him over and
over again.
The famous old story told by a re-
nowned Scottish theological leader and
debater who found himself leader of a
minority is recalled.
In Aldrichian phrase he and his fol-
lowers were reminded they must defer
to the will of the majority the rule OF
the majority, the law of the majority
irrespective and regardless altogether
of most important element that
should have been taken into account in
that instance, and should be taken
into account when considering the
tariff votes; and that is, whether
the numerical majority in the
cases under review really represents
the majority of the constituents from
whom authority is derived.
Rev. DR.. Begg, sometimes called
"Boanerges," listened to the repetition
of the word majority" until he could
endure it no longer. Shaking his leo
nine old name, he shouted, THE ma
joritee? The major-r-r-ritee, say yo:
And I wad like to ken what became o
the major-r-ritee in the days o Noah
his food?"
We believe we utter what is in the
minds of all self respecting Americans
when we dispute the assertion the
Trusty Majority in the senate correctly
represents the opinions and wishes OF
an overwhelming majority of the peo-
pie of the United States, who, at the
election which made Mr., Taft president
Of the United States, VOTED FOR
GENUINE TARIFF REVISION AND
| SQUARE-DEAL TARIFF REFORM
The arrogant political dragons who
have ridden roughshod over pledges
promises, guarantees, responsibilities
and honor, will find the true MAJOR
ITY has yet to be reckoned with, tht
majority of the honest, fair-minded
patriotic citizens of the United States