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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Senator WEIGH Says Con-
f|ict Was Imminent
But a Short Time Ago, With
Great Naval Power.
Intimates That Clash With Japan
Was Barely Avoided.

San Francisco. Feb. 16.-That this
country was on the verge of war with
q naval power OF the Orient recently
was the assertion of State Senator
Richard j. Welch. who is here with a
legislative committee which is inVes-
tigating the Islais creek project. Welch
said:
If rou liad seen the correspondence
that passed between President Roose-
Welt. Governor Gillett and Speaker
stanton that | have seen you would
know that only short time ago ther"
was danger of a conflict between two
great naval powers of the Pacific
This statement was made in answer
to t!r argument Of an opponent Of the
Islai+ Creek project that supporters
Of the plan had attempted to gain aid
for it by maintaining that a govern
ncnt navy yard would be established
at Hunters Point. Welch insisted that
such a navy yard would surely be
built within the next 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

<ftoM Clt-tN Al
Hard Hitting Outfielder Whom White SoX
Have Secured from Fred Lake
and it was decided that in the future the
annual meeting will be held in New York
on the second Tuesday in December. Spe-
cial meetings of the league will be de-
cided upon by the directors whenever
emergency arises. The alleged attempt
al bribery of Empires Klein and john
stone during the closing game in New
York between Chicago and New York
teams was not discussed.
Although trades and purchases We're
freely discussed during the day, little was
accomplished in this direction The two
important moves of the session We're
made by Presidents Comskey and Muir
ply of the American and the National
Chicago teams respectively. The former
announced that he had procured c. c.
G'ravath, a Boston American outfielder
and President Murphy congratulated
himself on the fact that he had added
George Browne to his fielding staff
The American League playing schedule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

y Cecil Ferguson has several Offer.
coach college teams in the West
Carney. the big first baseman ~ I.
Holy Cross team, has promised IN y
Manager Mack's Athletics at the ~, ~
of the college season.
Beck of the Boston National 80
one Of the new outfelders, driya.
drav by day ana sings in the CON-
halls at night during the Viz
months.
The Columbus Club refused IN ~
slider q business proposition from, ~
ry Alrdt when it learned that il WA.
he dIscourle"us to the ProvidssH
Club. That move puts Columns
the absolutely fair class
Fielder Jones still insists that h. +
dore with baseball for good. Ne,..
theless he does rot forget To send N
terms to Comi3kcy. The latter o.
TO be used to that retirement &C.,
of JoreS' by this TIM Fielder i
man who ear be replaced, and i,
wort have to pay his substitute N
salary "f president, either.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Former Boston National PLAYER Who
Will Wear Cub Uniform This Year
was discussed but final action was post
poned until tomorrow. The Glass IA
league teams. comprising the American
Association, Eastern League and Pacific
Coast League. We're under consideration
during the greater part of the session, but
action was deferred until tomorrow.
President Comiskey of the Chicago
American League team was questioned
as to the future plans of Manager Fielder
Jones, and expressed confidence that
Jones would be back which the season
opened. There is a rumor. however, to
the effect that William Sullivan had been
slated to succeed Jones as manager of
the team
In the short session held by the Ma
tional Commission the national agree
ment was the sole topic of discussion
No definite action was taken. The Glass
IA leagues We're represented by Presi-
dent OBrien of the American Associa-
ton and President p. T. Powers of the
Eastern League.
The dinner given tonight by President
Harry G. Pullam of the National League
tn the writer's Of sporting events on the
Chicago newspapers resolved itself into a
love feast. President Pulliam reconsid-
cred his announced intention of saving
unkind things about President Murphy of
the Chicago National League. This oc-
caSion," said he. lis too joyous to per-
NIT of our entering into controversies
and | have decided that whatever differ
ences may have existed in the past be-
tween baseball magnates and myself will
be put aside for the time being at least
There seems to be disposition on the
part of everyone concerned to allow past
differences to be set aside in the interest
of the national game President Ban
Johnson of the American League and
George Stallnss. newly appointed man
aser Of the New York American team
are said to have patched up their differ
enees.
1t was announced tonight that Cy
Young, pitcher for the Boston Amer
lean League, had been traded to the
Cleveland American team for Pitchers
Checn and Ryan and a cash sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Families of French-Canadian farm

Families of French-Canadian farm
ers often run into large numbers as is
demonstrated by the following written
order received by the proprietor of
Quebec shoe store: You will put some
shoe Oh my little families like this. and
send by Sam Jameson. the carrier:
One man, Jean st. Jean (rio. ~ years;
one woman. Sophie st. Jean (she). Al
years; Hermedes and Leonore. 10 years;
Honore. IS years: Celna, II years:
Narcisse. Octavia and Phyllis, I6
years; Olivia, IA years; Philippa. 10
wears; Alexandra, II years: Rosina. II
years; Bruno, 10 years; Pierre, years;
Eugene, we loss him: Edouard and
Eliza, years; Adrien, years: Ca
MILE years. Zoel, years; Joseph, 3
years: Noise years; Muriel l year;
Hilane He go barefoot. How
much?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
B0WD0lK'S NEW
BASEBALL colt

Brunswick, AIe., Feb. 16.-lt is prs
tically q certainty that the coach
the BoTdoin baseball team for \
coming season will be Harley Ravs}
as Coach John Irwin is unable TO 4
away from his business this sprjr}
RaWson has had experience both AL
player and coach which VIII NAL
his services most valuable to the Bod
doin team He was captain and sd
ond base on the Portland league ,ead
and mas coached both Hebron and Cd
by. He has fine practical knowledI
Of the game, and the ability TO impa
this knowledge to the players uua
him. For the past two years, ami
five years out of the past seven, 3D.
dom has had q championship based
team. ara it is hoped that this rea
may De sustained this year by furtl
victories. The baseball managep'
believes that in Mr. RawSon they h
Il man who will do the coach's sht
III developing winning team.
Al present William Carrlgan Of IA
iston, catcher for the Boston And
cans. is coaching tire players in
cage work and will work With the
terry candidates until the 'oston
leaves for Hot Springs on its red
training trip about Feb. "a The 81
lion 81 men, who will make the SD
trip to New York, when games
played with Princeton. Brown,
York university, and Fordham vii
left to CarrigaE's judgment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
DIVIDE THE FLEET.
Half for Atlantic and Half for Pacific
Is the Feeling.

Washington, Feb. 16.-One- half Of
the United States navy should be kept
on the Pacific coast at all times. in
the opinion of the Senate. An amend
ment to the naval bin was agreed u
tonight, providing that IN the discre-
ton q: the President one-half of the
navy shall be kept in Pacific waters.
so far as practicable. The President
already has the authority so to divide
the II, ct. but the amendment amounts
to All cxpr, ssion of Congress III favor
Of such action.
AS introduced originally the division of
the navy was mandatory.
Flint said he understood that the people
of the Atlantic coast did not care for the
fleet and the people of the Pacific coast
did
Would half of the fleet on the Pacific
coast keep the japanese out of Califor-
MAJ" asked Nelson
Il think So replied Flint.
Urging the adoption of the provision
Fulton declared that there are great in
teiests on the Pacific coast which need
protection and there is more danger OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Portland Market.

Portland, Me. Feb. l6, 1903.
FLOCR-Michigan and st: Louis,
straights. s5.5O0s5.15: winter. wheat pa
tents, s5.75Gs6.00 spring wheat. baker.
s4.90I$5l0: spring wheat patents. $3.50
$500.
GRAIN-Corn, car lots No. :; yellow;
73c. No. 3, yellow 721sc. bags S3c.; meal
bags, Sic; oats. car lots. 564 59c. bags,
62G6+c.: Mimi. bran. car lots, $500: Mimi
sacked. bag lots. $500: brown middlings,
car lots. $500; bag lots, $500.
BUTTER-Creamery. fancy. per ID.
SAC; tub creamery, Sic: renovated, &c.
EGGS-Western. fresh. 34I35c.; fresh
CHEEsE~N. y. and factory. l5alec
sage. 161.41Sc.
APPLES-$3. 5A6I$5O0.
ORANGES-Florida. s2.l0M$265; Cali
fornia. S2.15Gis3.00
LEMONS-Messina. box, S3.2o1N2o
California. $3.00Ms400
PRODUCE = Beans. California pea.
sa 750S3.S0; yellow eyes, $S.4Gn$S.60; red
kidneys. S.. 65MSa.70.
POULTRY-Chicken 14I11c; turkeys.
2lN24c.: fowl, 16617c.
PORK-Heavy backs, $2oEG$22 %
medium, $50 50diS 20.75.
BEEF-Sides, 513M10c, plate, Dbl. $500;
extra. $500.
LARD-Pure. tcs., half bbls.. l07sM He
cases, 1l3s0 l1sc., compounds. tcs, half
bbls.. S1adISAc.
SUGAR-Ex. quality. large bbls., s4s4:
sacks, 100 lbs. bulk $4S4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
TAFT is PLEASED.
CONTINUED from Page One)

served. hut with an expression Of
pleasurea bic enjoyment on his face,
as the questions which We're being
hurled at the President elect were an
swered. II would Just like to see you
take a few kinks out of him." he re-
marked to the correspondents, smil
ing, as he advanced and took hold OF
the lapel of Mr.. Taft's coat. This does
me good" Then addressing Mr.. Taft,
TIA. President inquired:
Am | going t. see YOU tomorrow,
WIN" There We're a few Questions
Mr. Taft admitted he would like to talk
over at the White House IN the morn
ing, and an engagement was made
Then the President slipped his arm
through that of the big bhioan and led
han down the steps If the Executive
Offices and the two convcrsed for som"
minutes, after which Mr.. Taft stepped
into his automobile and til" President
started for his walk.
Before leaving the White House Mr..
Taft explained that the report of til"
board of engineers was intended t"
give Il general comprehensive view oi
the canal situation. The members OF
the board are to make Il supplemental
report latcr to COL Cocktails, which
will deal with a number of purely
technical engineering questions. such
as the amount of cement to be used
in various lock constructions. the lock
machinery, ana such matters. 1t was
stated upon authority that President
Roosevelt approved the report.
airs. Taft will take an carly train for
New York tomorrow. and Mr.. Iait
will leave in the afternoon for ON
cnnati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
CABINET RUMORS.
Franklin Macveagh Of Chicago Slated
for Secretary of Treasury.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Further color to the
report that the portfolio of secretary
of the treasury in Mr. Tafts cabinet has
been informally rendered to Franklin
Macveagh of Chicago was given today by
an assertion in business circles that Mr.
Macveagh had decided to withdraw from
the wholesale grocery business and from
his dictatorship in The Commercial Ma
tional Bank. Mr.. Macveagh did not de-
nv the report of his retirement from bus
mess. All Mr. Macveagh would say was
that no formal offer of the secretalyshlp
had been made him.
Frank H. Hitchcock. chairman of the
Republican national committee, conferred
with a number of business men today
hut declined to make any statement about
the new cabinet. in which he is to he
postmaster general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
PIRATES GET LIONS SHARE
OF HOLIDAYS At HOME

Chicago, Feb. 16 The baseball sea-
son of 1909 will open April II, accord
ing to the National League schedule
made public today Brooklyn will play
DIT New York; Philadelphia at Boston:
Pittsburg at Cincinnati ard ST. Louis
at Chicago. The first meeting between
Chicago and New York. who finished
50 closely last season, will not occur
until May II at New York. Philadel-
pl'ia, Cincinnati, Chicago and st. Louis
get one holiday each at home; Pitts
burg Is given three and the other two
each. The Saturdays at home are even
ly divided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
TRAFFIC TIED UP.
Worst Snow Storm Of Years RACES In
Green Mountain State.

Lyndonville, VT, Feb. 16.-The
heaviest snowstorm in Is years ragged
here throughout the night, and today
gave no indications of ceasing. There
has been considerable snow on the
ground all winter and during last night
the fall was from six to IA inches Ill
various localities. North of Lyndon
vile the snow was light and dry, but
to the south three inches of hail came
down during the night.
Traffic on the Passumpsfc division
of the Boston & Maine Railroad has
been badly tied up. The night mail
from Springfield. Mass. from Sher-
The Summit" and was delayed for
four hours. The southbound local day
mail was also two hours late at The
Summit" today. THE Summit is in
the town Of Sutton and is the high
est point of land on the Passumpsic di-
vision.
Several freight trains have been
abandoned, one of them having been i'll
q drift for more than 16 hours. Every
train in operation is being propelled by
two or more locomotives and even
then very slow progress is made.
The worst conditions prevailed be-
tween Wells River and Newport.
St Adams, VT, Feb. 1G.-Northern
Vermont is buried today under the
heaviest snowfall of the winter and one
of the heaviest in many years, the
depth ranging from 20 inches to two
feet. The storm began Sunday after
noon and after intermittent falls dur
ing Sunday night, it started in earnest
Monday morning, continued throughout
the day and night and it was still
showing this forenoon Schools were
suspended and business greatly ham
pered today in this city.
All the railroads had much trouble,
and trains We're from one to three
hours late The rails of the Central
Vermont between White River juno
ton and Montpelier Junction We're COW
tween Essex Junction and the Cana
dian boundary line, the tracks were
covered with snow to a depth varying
from Is inches to two feet. Freight
traffic was practically discontinued this
forenoon Up to TIL Is forenoon there
had been little wind. so that the snow
had not drifted much, but should the
wind rise and fill in tine many cuts
along the railroads in this section,
traffic would be completely tied up.
The storm situation improved as the
day advanced. until at nightfall cleo
trio and steam railroad traffic was be-
ing conducted under nearly the usual
schedules. When the fall OF snow
stopped an average precipitation Of
about two feet had been recorded
throughout the northern part of the
state There was little wind. however,
to drift the snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
MOVING EASTWARD.
Storm Reported Coming This Way.
Conditions In West Improve.

Chicago, Feb. 1G.-Colder weather in
this vicinity. with storm moving slowly
eastward. is the present weather out
look. Telegraph and other companies
report encouraging conditions west OF
the Mississippi where the country is
recovering somewhat from the effects
blizzard.
TIL snow blockade still prevails in
northern Michigan and the Lake re-
gion around Toledo is suffering from
demoralized communication and inter-
rupted traffic.
Lower temperatures are the pros
poets for the Middle and South At
lantic and Eastern Gulf states. Cen
trail Illinois. Indiana and Ohio are feel
ing the worst effects of the storm in its
progress toward the Eastern coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
GOTH CONGRESS-.
CONTINUED from Page One.)
President, half of the entire naval flee,

President, half of the entire naval feet
sould be kept on the Pacific coast.
The bill was reported to the Senate.
Mr.. Lodge reScrving for further con-
sideratiOn amendments relating to the
marine corps being kept on board ma
val vessels, and providing Tor a re-
duction to 21.000 tons each in the size
Of the two battleships authorized by
the act. Senator La Toilette, offered an
amendment for the appointment of a
commission to consider what navy
yards and naval stations should be re-
tanned as naval bases and which should
be dispensed with.
On point of order by Mr., Clay, the
amendment providing for a commission
to examine into the business methods
of the navy department was stricken
out
Discussion of the bill will be resum-
ed tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Wrestling Match Feb. ~

A wrestling contest will De sn I
s P. NJ. Friday evening, Feo :
Foresters' hall in Darby ploc"' 4
some very fast attractions al
Jacuue of this city will meet Nv y.
sonette of Lewiston. Both WIZ
fer the purse. A novelty IN .nV !.
of a neck wrestling match wiz
ell between Napoleon Desra''. "A
james Deodos of this city. Ing
bout will be between Joe bissof
Lewiston and Philibert Deyoh
gusta. This match was to nav
held il Lewiston. but the manas
has secured it for this city. b
is the 15O-pound champion OF 'ay
and is ready TO meet anyone
weight. Deyon thinks Bissones
nothing on him" and the ma'0'
be q great one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
DAVE DESHLER GETS
DECISION OVER 4

Boston. Feb 16.-Dave Deshler Of q
bridge won the decision from TOD
Quill of Brockton at the end of al
l2'round bout at the Armory Athlete
ISOLATION tonight. The bout was ed
contested throughout. Deshler MAD
strong showing at the outset and 81
lead which Quill. though he 81
power in the last four rounds, could
overcome.
In the semi-fnals Billy Rolfe Of y
Boston defeated Johnny Carroll
Brooklyn in eight rounds, but found
work cut out for him to get the dee'1
The preliminary bout went the full Il
rounds and was called draw
'Porky' Flynn of Boston and Tim n
van of Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
HANlON AND DONOHUE
FIGHT A TAME UNI

Salem, Feb. l6.-Jimmie Hanion]
Chelsea got draw with Young III
hue of Lawrence after eight roulu'l
milling at the Young Mems A. e y
day night. To many of those pl',|
1T was Il gift to Hanlon as D"yl
had the better of three of the io'1
while the others were very III
even. In the second round Hah'oA
Ill a bad way and the bell sa''u
from a knockout. On the WIN"
bout was rather n tame affair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Luddy & Currer shoe manufacture
ers of Lynn. Mass. whose plant OF
three factories is located at Dover. \.
H.. filed an assigned with the city
clerk of Lynn late Tuesday. Benz. \.
Johnson and George +. Dunbar at
torneys Of Boston were named as as
signees. No schedule was filed but it
is believed that the factories of the
firm and a chain of retail stores oper-
ated by them represent an investment
of approximately $S50.n0e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
ALL AMERICA BASEBALL
TEAM RETURNS Hnu,

San Francisco. Feb. 1.-THE An.An.
lea baseball team. which has 6-en nlavl.l
a series of games in Honolulu and n
Orient. returned today on the stearl
Tenyo. The ball PLAYERS are enthusiast
over the cordial manner in which IA
were welcomed every where and also al
the financial success of their trip. III
were victorious in all Int thte. NJ N
40 games played, losing to Manila M
games and to Honolulu one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
KICKED TO DEATH BY PONY.
Veterans Skull Fractured by PEI.
Which Gnaws at His Body.

Bristol Tenn. Feb 16-Samuel Shipley.
a veteran of the Civil war and former
resident of Bristol. was found dead in his
stable near kingsport. with Il Mexican
pony standing over his body.
The animal. which had been purchased
for a family pet. had kicked its owner
in the head. fracturng his skull. follow
ing which it gnawed off one arm and ear
and otherwise disfigured Shipley's body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

attacks being made on that coast than on
the Atlantic seaboaid.
At Hale's suggestion, the provisions was
amended so as to leave the question OF
The division to the secretary of the navy
and later this was amended at Bacon's
suggestion so as to give the discretion to
the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Through the death of her father the
Countess of Bathurst has become the
sole owner Of the Morning Post of
London. She was the only daughter
of Lord Glenesk ana since the death
OF her mother she did the honors of
her fathers house. both in London and
in Scotland. During the war in South
A africa she was with her husband
while he was in command Of the is
land of St Helena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
MARKET REPORTS.
CONTINUED from Page F'ive.)

Pulled tscoured basis. Extra. 65a 10c.;
fine A. 5sl60c. A super. 50M55c.; super,
47@50c.: c super, 30d 35c.: coarse combing.
43G4sc medium combing, 52d55c; fine
combing 6ON63c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
A. A. 4. IN FULL CONTROL
OF AUTO RACING IN AMEl|

New York, Feb. 16.-The AIMED
Automobile Association is now mi
disputed control of automobile I'd
in this country The dealers and
ers, as we'll as others interestsI
the sport. have fallen into line
will herceforth acknowledge the |
premacy of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Two ,o0o-Ton BattIeships.

Washington. Feb. l6.-By an amend
ment t" the naval appropriation bill,
adopted tonight by the Senate the size
of the two battleships authorized is
limited to II 900 tons and their cost
exclusive of armor and armament to
be $4,000, 900 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The mayor and city council of Rome
are being urged to confer Roman citi-
zenshp upon President Roosevelt
prior to his arrival at Naples, as an
appreciation of American generosity in
connection with the earthquake. 1t is
thought probable that Mr.. Roosevelt
would then come to Rome to receiv~
personally this exceptional honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Thirty Are Reported Killed
In Asiatic Turkey.
Others Injured and
Government Buildings Collapse.
Another Shock Lasting o Seconds
Reported from Budapest.

Constautinoplc, Feb. ia number
Of houses and government buildings in
Sivas, the capital of vilayct Of the
same name, in Asiatic Turkey. col
lapsed today as the result of an earth
quake.
Th,. loss of life has not been ascer-
tanned but reports say that 80 per
Sons have been killed and others IN
jured Many of the inhabitants are
without shelter Sivas, sometimes
spelled Secvas. has a population OF
about 5000 families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Railroad Traffic Greatly lmpeded.

Bal!ston. n. y, Feb. 16.-The biz
Zard which has prevailed here during
the past n hours. has almost tied ur
traffic on the railroads. Trains are
behind time and in most Instances are
hauled by two engines. On the Adj
rondack branch Of the Delaware K Hud-
son three trains are off the track at
Hadlcy. North Creek and South
COrinth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Pres. -eIect Taft at Washington.

Washington. Feb 16-President-e elect
TAFT @rrived here at $50 O'Clock from
Cincinnati over the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. Shortly thereafter he went
to tho White House to breakfast with
the President. The trip from tincin-
natl was without incident.