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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-01

II. a. Wiyham. one of Baths best
known pig Stickers.' has been busy
this fall and reports that pigs are
running small this year as compared
with those Of past seasons. One pair
killed last week weighed only $50
pounds and the largest killed thus far
this season weighed but 315. He mas
others to kill, however. which will tip
the scales around the 500 mark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-01

Two noted automobilists. DR. Charles
G.. Pcrcival and Montague Roberts OF
New York have been touring Maine re-
Gently and they say that the roads in
this state are very good. having re-
markably improved. and that they
shall take home with them q good
word for the roads of Maine, which will
likely aid in bringing added summer
visitors to the State.
The Washington times., 1910-12-19

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-TEere was a
decided Improvement in the condition
Of the stock market both in price and
in the volume OF business The better
feeling was inspired almost entirely
by the unexpectedly good bank state
ment on Saturday. although some Of
the doubling Thomases Of tbs. Street
rather ascrfbed the strength the
leaders to desire on the part % the
speculative element to market steel
common. as the response here was not
as good as in the other stocks One
OF the noticeable features was the
distribution Of the strength and the
activity, many stocks that have here
tofore showed little disposition to
move acting much better.
Commission houses have taken
heart, prompted by the fact that they
see few signs Of liquidation and have
given out many buying tips for a
quick turn, although stilI so coIserva-
tive as to urge the retention OF the
stop-Ioss order with every pure hase-
There has beer good buying OF South
ern Railway stocks OF the assumption
that dividends might soon be resuued-
The coalers also attracted more tnan
the average attention Distillers made
an unexpected jump and all tie rails
seemed TO respond we'll The change
from the flood OF last week w1ss notice
able, and yet ii may be only flash in
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
.INVESTH BUYING
SHOWS A SLOH-UP
Will Probably Be Renewed
With 1o1f-GaS Stock
Weak At 70 7-8 TO IT.

The local investment boom fattened
out today, and It viii probably stay
hattened during the remainder Of the
year Il has been vel maintained, and
It wiz probably be resumed with the ad-
vent Of the new year. when the distri-
button Of the January dividend and in
terest payments Is rzade and the money
seeks reinvestmeut-
As usual, the demand drops of, Gas
drops tOO-and IL is among the first
10 go Traders who did not care 70
part with IL when there were plenty
OF buyers, have q habit Of selling a
few shares on a Iet-up IN buying The
stock opened this morning at =. sold
70 771s, and dropped to 7675- closing Of
ficislly with 765z bid and = asked
There was no especial activity IN any
thing else Light sales Of Railway pre-
ferred were made at S51z; Union Trust
at I16z,. and Union Trust at 10
In the bond list Gas Fs sold at 112.
Metropolitan 5's strong at IO7, and Rail
way IS at s35z
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Saturdays Bank Statement GiUes Market Strength
STOCK MARKET WAS MORE ACTIVE
AND AT HIGHER PRICES.
STREET GOSSIP.

he pan. for the bank statement could
hardly furnish excuse sufficient for such
a complete change OF front There Was
much discussion on the Street aneEt the
possible cutting ~ prices for product
by the steel companies, but the consen-
sus OF opinion was that. IL the event OF
the cut, there would be no decline in
prices There has been no rail tonnage
placed in tie West for week. The South
Chicago plant OF the Steel Company. ca
pacity 2-o0J tons daily. viii run On short
production during December One-half
Of the Gary plant viii also be operated
Inquiries for track fastenings, forging
companies orders for biIIets and other
small orders win make Up a fair busi-
ness Moreover. specifications are COM
and the declaration Il a cut would bring
many buying orders because the users
OF materials would know that the cut
world rot last long.
The list gained IN strength and was
moderately active through the noon hour
and well through the second hour of the
afternoon Steel came along better.
making a good q Of point gain, al
though still falling below the full ad-
vance r. the rails Nor did the metal
stocks share the advance that the rails
did.
Atchison was q higher, Canadian Pa
cific point, Distilicrs ~ General F.Iec-
trio a point. Great Northern AID Chesa- =
peaEe and Ohio a point. St Paul and
Southern Pacific a point
Reading sold 10 Isl as compared with
1z91s. the close on Saturday. Union Pa
.sific made q gain OF Is. and both held
their advances tenaciOusly.
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
CHANGES ARE FEW
AMONG BOHLERS
Principal Gain Registered
By Times Team In Arcade
Duckpin League.
COLONIALS GAIN
TWENTY POINTS
Mt. Pleasant Five Break High
Team Set During Past
Week.
BY KING PIN

Comparatively few games were bowled
In the duck and tenpin leagues during
the past week, and the Ieaderships IN
none were changed. although several
shifts resulted among the lesser lights
The principal gain was registered in
the Arcade DuCkPin League. The Times
team having climbed out OF the cellar
and Jumped into fifth place by winning
ali Of its last three games The HOl-
meads. BY losing three. dropped from
the fourth to sixth notch.
Among the big pin spiIIers the
COlOnials made a notable gain in the
new District League. picking up %
points on the Fat Men, leaving them
only two games behind the champions
The Mt Peasants broke the high
team set in the A rcade League in their
set with Ingleside. with games OF 5}S.
5i4, and so, total LBS diSplacinE Co
lumbia-s high total for three games
BY winning five OF its last six games
the PTesSmen got a fiTmeT clutch on
first place in the c. P o. Union League
Following are the standings
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
ALEXANDRIA JAIL
NEARLY FINISHED
Installation of Steel Cells
Probobly Will Be Com
plete BY March 1.
WASHINGTON TINES B JREAU-
ALEXANDRIA. VA. DEC. i

The work Of installing steel cells IN
the city jall IS progressing very salts
factorfly, and II Is expected that the
Job VIII be completed within contract
tIme-seventy days. The cell for con-
victs suffering with tuberculosis mas
already been placed in position Il is
expected that the prisoners now con-
fined in the jan at Fort Myer viii be
returned to the Alexandria City jail by
March I.
The funeral Of Samuel 6 SippIe was
held this afternoon from his home, -
Cameron street. The Rev. ". J. Nor
ton. Of Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church. offIciaJed, and the PaIlbearers
were 9. william Ramsay, E Warfield.
ST., - s Taylor. John Hamomnd, and
J. B Spicer, OF r Z Lee Camp. Con
federate Veterans. and Charles Howell
Burial was IN Christ Church Cemetery
The funeral Of Mrs Edith Quincy
was2 held from ST. Mary's Catholic
Church at 9-3o O'Clock this morning.
The Rev. l. r Kelly assistant pastor.
sang a mass OF requiem Intermeut
was in St Mary's Cemetery
Gus Robinson was before Police Jus
tic. Cation this morning. charged with
assaultinc Policeman Walker Campbell,
and with defscing a buggy belonging to
James Jr- can Justice Cattn imposed a
fine Of - OF assault and SO for defac-
ing tn SU -Ey-
Mss kr~a1da Goings. residing at
Lloyd Lane. Alexandra county, was
struck q Elancing blow by a north
bound electric train at Lloyds Station
about O'Clock this morning. Miss
CSOiugs was thrown 10 the ground and
painfully but not seriously injured she
was attended ~ Dr. W NJ Smith. OF
this city.
The Holy Name Society Of ST Mary 8
Church has elected these officers: Pres
ident. T. E Dyson; vice president,
James Roche; secretary, Samuel De
Vaughan. treasurer, S. A. Breen- Il
has been decided 20 organize a junior
branch OF the Holy Name Society for
boys under sixteen years Of age, and a
committee has been named to take the
matter in charge
Alexandria Division. A O. H, has
elected these officers President William
Desmond: vice president. Nj. Creegan
recording secretary, R. r. Power; finan-
cial secretary. F T. Quinn: treasurer.
James -5Oche; sergeant-at-arms, NJ
Downey; sentinel, John T. Sweeney;
chairman standing committee, John Nc
kenna-
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
HARLEY LEADING
PIN TOURNAMENT
Rider Is Still Second In Roll
for Qualifying
High Set
By KING PIN.n

Harley still leads in the race qualifing
high set in the Royal duckpin tourna-
ment. having increased his total from
G61 10 6S5 for five games
Rider, who stood second one week ago,
still holds that position with an increase
in his total for the five games Of thirteen
points.
The first sixteen men with the highest
total for any five games bow-led qualify
for the roll OF
Following are the scores up TO Satur-
day night Of the sixteen leaders, and
the five next hiEhest in thcir trail
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Wholesale Produce Market
Eggs, Cheese, and Butter.

Eggs, Cheese, and Butter.
Cheese-New York new. IsaI7Ikc: Sat
cheese, lsc per b. daisy cheese. isaf7szS
Eggs-Nearby. Virginia ssassc per doz.
Western, 2SaGsc per ID. Southern. SOC Fer
doz-
Butter-Fancy. tub. s1aS11sc peer Ii: : prints.
S2a3eizc per h.; high-Srade tub. 33c per h
print, 3oc per ID; process butter, tub, sc
per b. print, Sic per ID.
Poultry.
H. hens leaisc per ID; roOsters, Ioc per -
ducks. I5a15c per Ii: turkeys. large 2OE &c
per ID, SMALL f7a1Sc per 10.
Dressed Poultry-Turkey hens. undrawn.
ID; old rs, 2oa22c per H.; turkeys. sain.
17a1SC De b. medium. I7aISc per III, hens.
l2al4c per b; young ducks, Isal6c per ID
old. 1Sal4c per ID; choice geese. 15a14c Per
Vegetables
Potatoes. 5oa75c per bu-; sweet potatoes.
81 -T5a2-0O per ID; onions. S5as5c per bu-
Fruit
Apples. S3.OOas co per bbI; pineappIes. 81 @
per ksg; keefer pears. S1-25aI-50 per basket;
California oranges. g 75aS-50 per box grape
fruit s. 00a3.50 per crate. Florida oranges,
S2-00a3-o0 per box; tangerines- S3-50a4-50 per
strap
Green Goods.
Cucunbers. hot house. socaxIoo per doz-
tomatoes. fancy homs-grOHn, s40oa5;0o Per
box. lettuce. New York. 81 75a35o per basket;
cabbase. 81 -00a1-25 per 100 lbs. beets. soc
per dcz-; squash sl-0oa1-25 per Dbl; celery.
soasoc per bunch sggpia1nlt. 81 ooa6- % . Per per
1000 per bbl, Florida peppers. S2-50aS-ee Per
crate; cauliflower. 8. coat. 90 per bbls beans.
s.. .o0sT.00 per basket
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
TAFT NAY TAKE HAND
IN FIGHT FOR KNAPP

The report became current at the
White House today that the President
had taken a hand In the question OF
confirming 1is appOintees to the court
Of commerce and interstate commerce
commission to the extent Of urging
that the former be acted upon first
The point is this Judge Martin A.
Knapp has been promoted from the
Craftsmanship of the commission to
the chief jCsticeship Of the court Of
commerce If his successor on the
commission 3. H Meyer is confirmed
2 g 4 member OF the commission before
the Judge Is confirmed as a mem Der
Of the court, there is the possibility
that Judge Knapp viii be legisIated
out of office
1t is well known that there is op-
POSITION to the confirmation OF Judge
Knapp as a member OF the court OF
commerce. This opposition is among
the insurgent members of the Senate
who feel that he has leanings toward
the railroads For q week there has
been a quiet movement on to prevent
the confirmation Of Knapp
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Three Railroads Fined.

NORFOLK, Va Dec 19--PrOtection
of railroad employees from accident by
proper safety devices required oy law
i not going TO become a dead letter,
fo- three railways which run into this
Cffv have Just found themselves in
trouble over this law Fines for defeC-
80 arfornattc couplings are demand
- nv the Government from the
Southern. the Atlantic Coast Line, and
the New York, PhiladelPhia and Nor
folk railways.
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
TODAY'S SALES.

Washington Gas IS. S1eJd112. SIG0aII2
Metropolitan Railroad IS, S1.0JGd1g7-
Washington Railway and Electric IS,
800 81
Washington Railway and Electric,
pfd-, INS5, 25TS61z
Washington Gas. 25aU, 25G1, 25a0. .
AK. z5G77. 25a767s
United states Trust. I0dII5zt, IGaII67z
5IUGzt
After caH-Uniou Trust, zQIo. 2g1S
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
WHITE TAKES OATH
AS CHIEF JUSTICE
Impressive Ceremony Held
In Supreme Court Cham
Der At Noon.

Edward Douglas Whito, Of louisiana,
this afternoon received the eighth chief
jusriceship Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States. The oath Of office was
administered at I2-07, by Associate JUS
tIce John NJ Harlan. who has presided
over the Supreme Court since the death
OF former Chief Justice Fuller
Prior to the formal ceremonies by
which Justice White was inducted into
Office in the Supreme Court chamber.
Justice White was administered the
oath Of allegiance TO the United States
b. Justice Harlan in the rObing room
adjoining -
The court room was filled 10 its ca
pacity with a large number Of members
OF the bar, Representatives Of Congress-
Government officials generally, and
members Of the families Of the Supreme
Court justices.
Attorney General Wickersham and
Frederick w Lehman. the new So
IIcItor General. occupied seats IN front
OF the bar Shortly before noon. the
hour Of converting, the members Of the
Louisiana delegation in Congress en-
tered the chamber and took seats be-
hind Attorney General Wickersham and
Mr lehman
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Want to Raise 5000.

Want to Raise 5000.
Because the beginning Of the ss"1-
paign this season was made two weeks
later than in 1863. the committee in
charge do not expect to raise the
amount realized last season. which was
S4,00o. but have placed their ambition for
1910 at the very low figure Of $500.
In order to rush things during these
last few days, the young ladies who
have been contributing their services in
selling the stamps, have volunteered to
work In the evening this week to catch
the Christmas shoppers All rs hustle
and hurry at the headquarters Of the
society in the Chamber Of Commerce.
They are fighting for funds TO bring
happiness and hope 20 the sad Dallid
faces which they know VIII appear at
their camp the coming summer
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Mrs. McGill's Estate
Left to Hospitals

The National Homeopathic Associa-
ton of aWshington and the Episcopal
Home for Children. formerly the Bell
Home, will receive the bulk Of the estate
of Jane L. McGill, who died December
IS. last, and whose viii, dated April "a
Isl9, was fled for probate today.
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
WALL STREET GOSSIP.

Earnings OF Canadian Pacific for the
second week in December decreased
S53,OO- Texas and Pacific earnings for
the same period increased SS1, SIS
During October the Chesapeake and
Ohio hauled 1,3S7,2I1 tons Of coal, 7S,O74
tons in excess Of October, 1902
Hartman & Cove do not detect
much liquidation on the rise today and
believe stocks may be bought with
reasonable assurance for a turn. The
labor market is being affected by the
let-up in manufacturing activity, and
strikes will be less successful from
now on. The favorable bank statement
was the factor that started the better
feeling
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Auto Gossip

That the moving picture films Of the
Barney OldheId-Jack Johnson auto race
are not destined 10 prove a gold mine
was demonstrated out West last week,
when they were exhibited in an aUtOmO-
bile factory IOwn- There were just th1T-
ty-nine people IN the house, at = cents
p head II IS the promote who Is ak
inE the floor, as the fighter and the
racer got their money IN advance
An extension Of the u2acadamized road
from Fairfax Courthouse. Va, to this
city is being planned by the citizens Of
the counties through which the thor
oughfare viii run A mass meeting was
recently held and was attended by en-
JhusiaStic residents OF these counties,
who subscribed $41.000 toward the con-
summation OF the plan, which is ex-
pected TO result IN a modern motor high
way
The new Maryland automobile licenses
are now In the possession OF Motor Ee-
ready for distribution The tags have
white numerals OF black BACKGROUNDS
The owners viii be supplied with tags
from 1000 up, while those tags num-
bered from 10 leo viii be given to the
dealers, so that their cars can be more
easily distinguished from the private
cars
Herbert Lyttle. Americas pioneer
racing driver, Is again able TO begin
activities after recovering from a
broken les sustained at the Indianapolis
Speedway races last May. Re viii take
a two months trip abroad before deCid-
ing on plans for the future I-ytrle SAYS
his broken leg IS perfectly healed. 50
that he can again pilot car. and that
he believes the coming racing season
viii be the greatest in the history OF
the sport.
A 1911 Flanders --a0yr- started in los
Angeles December . on a nonstop run
that has been In progress ever since. On
December y the car passed the best
former Coast record Of 4SS2 miles and
the Flanders agents IN Los Angeles are
now after the worlds nonstop record
Of 1000 miles The car IS being driven
on the streets and roads OF the Cali
fOTnia city, and Is averaging 800 miles
a day The motor IS running even bet
ter than at the start The Southern
California Automobile Association IS in
charge OF the run, and has an observer
with The car every moment
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
FURRY HITS SALE
OF RED CROSS SEALS
Committee Working for Tu-
bercu loSiS Sufferers
Happy.

Optimism is growing every hour In
the office Of the committee in charge OF
Red Cross stamps
Three Of the large department stores
are inclosing in every package sent
from their counters leaflets which set
forth the appeal of the Red Cross So
Ciety- The stamps are now on sale
at the pOstoff1ces- The drug stores that
are handling the stamps report good
sales The s1,1l1 which represents the
total deposits of the society thus far.
Is sure TO receive a tremendous boost
By today's receipts, is the conv5 ction
Of the committee.
Where Money Goes.
If all could have visited the-tubercU-
lcsIs camp at Fourteenth and Upshur
streets. just back Of the Re ross Hos
piJal, last summer and seen he splendid
work which the District Society is
doing they would march up in companies
and regiments and lay down their pen
MES.
The capacity of the camp is twenty
five people. but during the whole season
last year foTty-nine patients were
housed and cared for Army tents were
secured from the War Department 20
make quarters for the excess number
Car fare to and from the camp was
paid BY the society; three sturdy meals
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Today's Me4u York Stock EXCHANGE Prices

@ 9sa % " b @ % : @ s a 4. ssr % 51 sss. ss 'sa
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Matter Taken Up

r. however. Mr. Meyer should be
confirmed before Judge Knapp actual
" resigns Senate lawyers believe that
the act of confirmation would auto
maticaIly IegisIate Judge Knapp out
. OF the interstate commission.
Senator Brandegee Of Connecticut, a
member Of the Judiciary Committee, aY&
Senator Kean Of New Jersey, one of the
strongest administration supporters,
called 10 see President Taft this morn
ing and to talk over with him this very
matter
Just what view the Senator'S took
could not be learned, but Il is quite cer-
tain that the President expressed sOlici-
tUde for Judge Knapp whom he holds
. in the highest esteem
As a result OF the conference today il
is expected that the Court Of Commerce
confirmation viii be acted on by the
Senates ahead Of those for the Interstate
Commerce Commission This will give
the President an opportunity to with
draw the appointment Of Mr.. Meyer in
the event Judge Knapp should not be
pnufirurrd
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
NEW YORK CURB MARKET.

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The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Eberhart Calls.

Governor Eberhart OF Minnesota call
ed to see the President today and talked
over liquor prohibition. agriCultuarl de-
veloTment. and the movement Of pOpu-
fation in his state The governor later
IunCEed with the President
When seen. Governor Eberhart said
that he wanted J. O. Walker released
from the Government service 70 make
him dairy and food inspector OF Mime
sofa He said also that he was inter
ested in the establishment IN his State
Of a der sment OF agriculture with a
single head, similar to the Federal in
stftutions He said ne believed this
was necessary TO hold the rural popu-
Iatiou in the counties IN this connec-
ton the governor said that twenty-five
counties IN his State had lost in popu-
lation. whereas the cities had gained
enormously.
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Arrival of the Court.

The sOlemuity OF the occasion ap-
ppeared TO make itself felt upon every
person in the room. and as the hands
OF the clock moved toward the noon
hour the scarcely distinct murmur Of
voices ceased and a decided hush fell
over the assemblage.
Promptly at noon the justices of the
court. headed by Justice BurJOn. en-
tered the room. They took their re
spective seats. with Justice Harlan oc-
cupying the chair Of Chief Justice Jus
tIce White sat on Mr. Harlan's left
Beginning with Justice Hughes, who
occupied the seat to the extreme left
OF the bench the justices were seated
in the following order Justices Day,
NcKenna, Harlan, White, Holmes. and
L.urtOn-
After the court had been convened i've
minutes were consumed BY Justice Har-
Ian in announcing orders affecting Ger
tain cases on the docket Te then an
Y.ounced that Justice Witt had accept
ed the appointment Of the President TO
be chief Justice Of the court, that the
Senate had confirmed the nomination.
and that the commission Of the Presi-
dent to Justice White had been received
Justice Harlan concluded with the
words We extend a cordial welcome
10 our brother in his new position
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
Judicial Oath Administered

At I2-06 O'Clock Clerk James H. Nc
Kenney. of the court. read the commits
sion of the President, and a minute later
Justice White took the judicial oath, as
administered by his associate
Chief Justice White was warmly con-
graduated by Justice Harlan and i'm
n1ediatcly took the seat which had been
occupied By the latter. after bowling to
his associate justices. Justice aHrlan
moved into the seat which had been oc-
cupied by Chief Justice White
Three decisions in cases pending be-
fore the court were read by Justices
Hughes. Lurton. and Holmes
At I2:55 O'Clock Attorney General Wick
ersham formally presented Mr.. Lehman
to the court.
The first ruling OF the new Chief
Justice occurred a few moments later
when he announced that nominations OF
attorneys to practice before the court
must be made from the central left and
right sections of the room in order 50
not arise in confusion at differert points
Of the room A large number of nomi-
nations were then made for admission
to practice before the court
Oath Taken by White
The following is the judicial oath
which was taken by Chief Justice
White: Il, Edward Douglas White. dc
solemniy swear that I will administer
Justice without respect to person. and
do equal rights to the poor and to the
rich and that I will faithfully and i'm
partially discharge ana perform AL the
d. ties incumbent on me as Chief JUS
tics o fthe United states, according tc
the best of my ability and understand
ing agreeably 70 the Constitution and
The Washington times., 1910-12-19
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