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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
Daily KENNEBEC JOURNAL. THURSDAY DECEMBER 1910 Na

OF public opinion on the charge OF az
tempted trickery and deceit.
IF the gentleman Of whom ] nave
spoken did not speak for Mr.. SiDltIi ~
what he told me, why did MIR. Smlth
corroborate what he had said? He NM
self told me exactly the same thing
when he came to my house few days
after the election. He told me In the
plainest terms that before the e'ec.'oh
he had not desired to go to Washing
ton; had not felt equal to seeking OF
occupying the office; but that ne "as
now feeling stronger and did desire IT,
He was evidently referring to some
thing he knew / had known.
"Mr. Smith has singularly distorted
recollection of that conversation l did
speak as his friend. l felt very friendly
toward him, indeed, and wish that
might have been permitted to serve MS
real interest in this final decision or ms
public career. / pointed out to him the
deep discredit that would fall upon him
if he were himself to seek the senator
ship. Finding him utterly contemptuous
of the primary and towards Mr.. MARITIME:
finding that he insisted that the state
would be dsgraced should Mr.. MARITIME
rather than he represent 1t in the Senate.
l tried to point out to him in all kind
ness the only course that lay open to him
in the circumstances if he would win the
respect of thoughtful men. I told him
that, feeling as he did, tile only honor
able course open to him was to come out
and say that he was not himself a can
didate and would cooperate in the choice
Of any man whom general opinion might
agree upon as representing. not special
interests, but the opinion and the charac-
ter of the state.
Il was suggesting a course for him
not choosing one for myself. Ny own
duty has been plain from the first. He
told me that he did not know of any such
man in the state who had any claim
on the party comparable to his own.
II hope that need not say again that
I proposed no compromise candidate and
no compromise of any kind for myself.
/ was foolishly trying to advise him. I
was not making choice for myself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
coUNTERFEITERs LANDED.
Secret Service Men Make Big Haul in
New York City.

New York, Dec. 28.-Eurther arrests,
government officials said, might be
made today in connection with last
nights raid in Brooklyn, which uncov-
cred one of the biggest. best equipped
and most dangerous counterfeiting
plants which veterans in the Secret
Service have ever seen.
A large lot of spurious quarter dol
lars. mostly in partly finished shape.
was found in heap on the floor of a
ramshackle building in the rear of d
tenement, while in an adjoining room
a man was caught filling moulds with
hot metal. There were over 800 pounds
of metal in various stages of progress
toward the coinage stage in the plant.
The Secret Service men who made
the raid took three prisoners, two of
whom are Frank Stielberg and John D.
Ross. The name of the third man was
not Immediately made public.
The federal officials have been work.
ing on the case for four months, since
the circulation of a large number of the
coins of small denomination on street
cars and elevated lines was noticed.
They estimated the value of their seiz-
ure at the Brooklyn plant at $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
CLEAN ATHLETICS.
Athletic Research Society Is Aiming to
Better All Sports.

New York, Dec. 2S-If resolution
adopted today by the Athletic Re-
search Society at its annual meeting in
this city Is concurred in by the attn
letic bodies represented in the society,
friendly relations with the Amateur
Athletic Union will be broken off and
immediate steps taken toward the Or
Sanization OF an independent fedora
ton to exercise the control formerly
vested in the union>.- ~-+ -
The society was organized three
years ago for the purpose more partic-
ularly of developing school athletics
and Investigating the administrative
control of the sport. A committee APP
pointed at the last meeting to look into
the latter subject reported today
through its chairman, DR.. George l..
Meylan of COLUMBIA University, recon-
mending that LOCAL groups be formed
in various sections of the country
which should Join district associations
of the A. A. o.. thus making it possi-
BILE to control their competitions.
Objection was made to this utilization
with the A. A. u, the recommendation
was voted down and a comittee head
ed BIZ Prof. Meylan, was appointed to
draft plan for the organization of an
Independent federation.
The meeting was addressed by Dr. D.
A. Sargent. director of physical train
ing at Harvard University, on PRO
fessionalism in Amateur Athletics" He
declared that over-specialization at the
expense of the development of all
round athletes made the whole tenden-
cy of the large colleges and uhiversi-
ties wrong.
There is no difference between the
student who assists in college athletes
at salary because he needs it and the
wealthy student who gives his services
because he does not happen 10 need
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
GIVE CROKER THE LAW
And He Will Reduce Fires Is Per Cent
In New York City.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Edward f
Croker, chief of the New York fire de-
partment, told the Merritt joint legis-
lative committee this afternoon that
if his department were granted by leg
islation the powers he wishes, he could
cut the loss by fires in New York City
% per cent. the first year. and he didn't
know how much the second year.
What powers would you suggest
asked M. Linn Bruce. counsel for the
committee.
Police powers" said Chief Crocker.
power to enforce the orders for pre-
vention of fires which the department
issues"
Rag shops and refuse in tenement
cellars, he said, caused most city fires
inside stairways and dumb waiter
shafts spread most of them and tall
buildings hampered the department in
fighting them more than anything else.
About S. feet, seven stories, he thought.
should be the limit of height for any
building, and dumb walters ought to
be done away with throughout the
country. The committee devoted the
day to an investigation of fire insur-
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
TUBERCULOSIS in MEATS
So Declares Or. Rogers at Meeting ot
Well. Known Scientists.

Minneapolis. Dec. 2s.-Meeting in sec
tons in various halls about the city, the
delegates to the SD annual convention of
the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Sc1encs settled down to
work today.
One of the addresses delivered before
the section devoted to physiology and ex-
perimental medicine by DR.. Burton r.
Rogers on the Control and Eradication
of animal Tuberculosis and the Proven
ton of tuberculosis in Meat and Mix
attracted particular interest because it
included remarks on the increased cost
Of living.
DR.. Rogers stated that of the 80, 921
hoge killed at the packing houses in 1909,
the government inspectors found 836. S4s
affected with tuberculosis. This, he said.
was 1892 more than in 1905 He said
that during the last 10 years 2.648.52S tu-
berculous hogs and 212,340 tubercular
cows had been found. This, he said, de-
creased the meat supply and increased
the cost of living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
Early Legislation
For the Canal.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-ImmeGiate for
| mutation of Panama canal legislation
practically was decided upon at a con-
ference at the White House tonight,
participated in by President Taft, Sec
rotary of State Knox, Secretary of War
Dickinson, Senator Flynt of Califor-
mia, chairman of the Senate commit
tee on inter- canals and Sena-
tor Brandegee of Connecticut, also a
member of that committee. and Rep.
Mann of Illinois. chairman of the
House committee on interstate and
foreign commerce. The conference
lasted until near midnight.
1t was generally agreed that immedi-
ate action in Panama canal questions
was necessary. that the commercial
world might be able to plan ahead, 1t
was suggested that by having a def
mite understanding as to the tolls and
the trade questions involved an active
trade would be assured for the canal
almost from the day of its opening.
Finding concurrence in his opinion that
expeditions legislation is necessary.
President Taft is said to have con-
cerned himself tonight principally with
the trade aspect of the canal rather
than Notifications. If the latter subject
entered into the discussion at all, it is
believed to have been subortlinated to
the matter of tolls. the maintenance of
dry dock and repair shop facilities and
stations for the sale OF coal, oil and
other ship supplies.
The. general opinion at the confer
ence. it was said. favored legislation
nn1nnGnVi1,o f6n
within certain limits. taking into con-
sideratlon distance. tonnage and cargo
The question of whether the gov
eminent should operate coal yards and
ory DOCKS and whether it should pass
It's war vessels through the canal free
ana it's coastwise ships and possibly
all OF it's merchant vessels at q lower
rate than those of foreign countries
was discussed at length by the con.
ferees and tatively plans were
launched for the preparation of leg
isiatlon on these points. 1t was ar
gued by some that the United States
might not be possessed of the legal
right to discriminate in favor of it's
own vessels. Suggestions for safe
guarding competition between the
eastern and western seaboaros through
possible amendments OF the Interstate
commerce laws making It proh;bitorv
Tor railroads to own or control shins
in the canal trade also were advocated
but NO conclusions were reached.
3 Rep. Mann and Senator FIynt and
BrandeEes whose committee will be
most concerned with the legislation
suggested tonight are said to concur
with the President in his idea of i'm
mediate action by Congress particu
larry on the subject of tolls, in order
that interests now thinking Of building
vessels or otherwise entering into COM
m cree via the caral may be sufficient
~ informed In advance of the con-
ditions that probably will exist whe,.
the canal is opened on the date ex-
pected. Jan. 1. 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
SETTLING LYNN s+RlKEs.
Two Firms Adjust Differences and
Workmen Return. -...-

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Nearly all the
departments in the factory of Brophy
Brothers Shoe Co., which has been closed
for several days as a result of strike
Of 20 Tleelers, reopened today, following
a settlement of the differences between
the company and the Heelers' Union.
through the offices of the Massachusetts,
State Board of Arbitration. President
James Brophy said today that the de-
tparments in which work was not resum-
ed today would be reopened within few
days and that by the end Of the week the
entire factory would again be in opera
ton. Neither President Brophy nor the
officers of the union would discuss the
terms of the agreement but it is under
stood that it provides for peaceful set
Element of any controversy that may
arise during the present season. the word
season in shoe manufacturing circles
referring to the period of time that GER
tain styles of shoes are manufactured.
The strike of the heelers was on &C
count Of the presence of a non-union
workman 1t is said that tile terms OF
the settlement provide. among other
things. that this man shall join the union
within a reasonable time"
The trouble at the factory of Hennes-
sey, Maxwell & Hennessey was settled
late today satisfactorily to the officials
of the company and the union and the 2;
lasters returned to work.
There was no change today in the sit
nation at the factory of the Randall &
Adams Co., where the ''nigger-head' OPP
eratives and the "pullers-over" struck be,
cause of the presence of a non-union
workman. The company has sought to
enjoin the strikers and hearing on the
writ for an injunction will be given in
Boston tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29

laborcr. decided tonight that he wished to
live no longer. So he took 7-shot, 90
ca1ibre revolver from his pocket. pointed
1t at his head and pulled the trigger.
But as he fired he changed his mind and
ducked. The bullet passed over his head
Still resolved to die. he fired again. The
bullet furrowed his scalp. Surprised, to
find himself still alive, he aimed a third
bullet at his head and q third time duck
ed involuntarily. When Policeman Meade
found him he was looking at the revolver
with a puzzled air.
whats the matter with YOU. any
way?' asked Meade.
II was crazy In the head" answered
Brandt
At Bellevue hospital 1t win require a
period Of observation to determine IL his
diagnosis Is correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
ENGLISHMAN WINS.
Leads France and America in First
AeropIane Derby Ever Run.

Aviation Field. Los Angeles, Calf.
Dec. 2S.-England and France in d
speed coalition defeated the United
States today in the first aeroplane Der
by ever run. James Radley, the Brit
ish speed champion, in French
Bleriot monoplane beat Eugene Ely
driving a Curtiss racer and Phil Par
malice in Baby Wright in an 8A mile
race. He established new record for
the Los Angeles field. his time for the
S% miles being 9:13 1-5. or an average
OF about 81 miles an hour. His fastest
lap was made at the rate of almost a
mile a minute.
Ely's time was 1902 40, or about 3.
miles an hour, while Parmalee covered
the course in 1926, or about 40 miles
an hour
Mere exhibition flying is about to
pass into the realm of commonplace "
said Glenn H. Curtiss this evening.
THE novelty has worn or and hence
forth racing will be the thing. The
day is at hand when aviation meets
will consist solely of racing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
WORCESTER MAN KILLED.
George D. Webb, a Prominent Manu-
facturer Pitched from Rear of Train.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 28.-While on
his way from Boston to his home in
this city George w. Webb, president of
the Webb Granite Construction Co.
fell from the rear platform of an OBJ
servation car, attached to the o'clock
Boston & Albany train, and was in
stantly killed today. The train was
stopped and the body picked up and
brought to this city. 1t is supposed
that Mr.. Webb was taken suddenly i'll
and going to the observation platform
for fresh air was pitched off at a curve.
The accident happened near Millbury
Junction, about five miles east of Wor-
cester.
Mr.. Webb was one of the most promi-
nent granite manufacturers in New
England. He was identified with d
number of corporations and had in
vented machines of use in the granite
industry. particularly a granite saw of
an entirely new design.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
BRESNAhAN & co. SELLS.
United Shoe Machinery Co. Gets An
other Lynn Firm.

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 2S-Announcement
was made today of the sale of the shoe
machinery manufacturing business of
Maurice v. Bresnahan & Co to the Unit
cd Shoe Machinery Co. The Bresnahan
Co., which maintained it's factory in this
city, was for one year one Of the leading
competitors of the United Co. in the man.
ufacture of shoe machinery, and the two
companies had been engaged almost con-
stantly in litigation over patent rights.
Some time ago the Bresnahan Co. was
sold to Thomas D. Plant & Co. of Bos-
ton, but after the United Shoe Machinery
Co. settled its litigation with the Plant
Co.. Mr.. Bresnahan resumed the shoe
machinery manufacturing business here.
1t is understood here that Mr.. Bresna-
han is to become identified in some ca
pacity with the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
EXPERT JEWELRY THIEF
Said to Have Landed $500 Worth
Also Has Money in the Bank.

St Louis, Dec. 2S.-Lilly Mcdowell. in
Jail here on the charge of stealing 5000
worth of jewelry from II. Choteau Dyer.
an attorney, while servant in his home,
has $500 on deposit in the Pittsburg. Pa,
Bank for Savings, according to informa-
ton in Mr.. Dyer's possession.
Dyer has attracted the bank account
and it is reported Ira Mix of Chicago, ON
whose information the girl was arrested
here last Saturday, also has filed an at
tachment.
Local detectives are making country
wide inquiry to learn whether the girl
has other bank accounts. The value of
the jewelry she is accused of stealing
from different homes in which she was
employed is stated by the local police to
be at least $500.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Mrs. James Feeley of Flushing, l.. l..
fell dead of heart disease Wednesday be-
side the open grave of her husband. as
the coffin was being lowered into 1t. Hus-
band and wife were both photographers
and had worked side by side for 50 years
The first fatal accident in the Bacon
hill tunnel. now under construction. oc-
CURED in shaft on Boston common late
Wednesday. when a boy, Robert Denning
aged II years, was caught by rope and
fell 40 feet. The boy was employed as
carpenters helper. He lived in Chelsea
Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany
Hall. announced Wednesday night that
Senator Thomas +. Grady has decided
that he will not permit his name to be
presented as a candidate for President
Pro Tenn of the next New York state
Senate. ...a.
Craddock Willoughby and Clarence
Young fatally shot in Montgomery coun-
ty Kentucky, Christmas night. died
wednesday. The men We're shot in a
night In Willoughby's home between the
Martin and Willoughby families. An
other Willoughby was instantly killed
and six other persons were wounded.
and part of his brain are gone, Paul
Stafford. 10 years old of Stafford. Kans.
apparently is surviving in hospital at
Independence from a bullet wound re-
ceived last Saturday. Stafford Is con-
scious and carried on an intelligent con-
versation.
A much sought after cannon from the
Missouri troops In 1864 was found Mon
day in deep hole in Flat creek near
Exeter. Mo. A party headed by E. F.
Heisler, secretary of the Kansas Soldiers
Memorial Association, found the gun. 1t
will be placed in the rooms of the Kan
sas State Historical Society at Topeka.
Charles Is. Swartz. a senior at Laf-
ayette College. Philadelphia. was
Wednesday awarded the Rhodes Scol-
arship at Oxford University for Pitt
adelphia. He is son of the Rev.
William z. Swartz. a. Presbyterian
minister IL Poughlieepsie, N. Y. In
Oxford he will specialize in philosophy
and English literature.
There is profit in backing boots. Mike
Lalli of Paterson, N. j., will sail for
Italy Thursday with $4,000 In American
gold to invest in land in his native coun-
try. On the way down the harbor he will
pass Ellis island. where he first set foot
in the land of the free Is years ago with
just enough money to get by the immi-
grafton authorities. His first business
venture was bootblack stand in the
county court house at Paterson and he
mas owned the privilege ever since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
A BATTLE IMMINENT.
Gen. luque and Gen. Navarro Effec,
Junction-WilI Crush Rebels.

Mexico City, Dec. 2.2.-Federal troops
under command of Gen. Luque have
formed junction with the forces un-
der Gen. Navarro near Pedernales.
Chihuahua. according to telegram
received here tonight by government
officials.
Opinion among the officials is that a
battle will occur at any moment and
they believe that by tomorrow night
at the latest they will receive dis
patches telling of an engagement The
troops now near PedernaIes number
between $500 and 5000. They have
been gathered with the purpose of
crushing the rebellion at the earliest
possible moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
BLOOD TRANSMISSION FAILS
To Save Life Of w. n. Treen, Presiden
Lynn Board Of Trade.

Lynn. Mass, Dec. 2S.-Transfusion of
blood failed to save the life of William
II. Treen. president of the Lynn Board
of Trade. although his wife made a gen.
erous effort to prevent his death by Civ
ing of her own life fluid.
Mr.. Treen was Al years old. He had
been for many years one of the most ac-
tive business men of the city. Lately he
had suffered from hemorrhages, which
weakened his system to such an extent
that TRANSMISSION of blood was resorted
to, Mrs. Treen giving up her blood in
vain to save her husbands life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
Zbyszko Accepts
Gotch's Challenge

New York, Dec. 28.-J. II. Herman of
Buffalo, manager for Zbyszko. the Pol
ish wrestler. posted $1,000 here tonight
as a guarantee that his man will meet
Frank Gotch, the worlds champion.
Herman's statement accompanying the
forfeit follows:
Replying to the public challenge
from Frank Gotch to meet any wrestler
in the world for $4,000 side bet and
the best purse obtainable. winner to
take all, hereby accept on behalf of
Zbyszko The only stipulation L make
is that the side bet be $4,000 a side. In
stead of the $4,000. suggested by
Gotch.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
THE STEAMER ORLEANS
To Be Duplicated for Celebration Of
River Navigation.

indianapolis, Dec. 2s.-The FIRST
steamboat to navigate the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers, the Orleans in the
fall of 1911. and reproduction of the
pioneer will make the same trip on the
OCCASION of the celebration of the cen
tennial of Ohio and Mississippi river
steamboat navigation to be held
Sept. rs, q and %. 1911, at Pittsburg.
This was decided at today's session of
the Ohio Valley Historical Association.
The Orleans was commanded by n
j. Roosevelt. grand uncle of Former
President Theodore Roosevelt who
will be asked to speak at the celebra-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
DETECTIVE PARIS REWARD.
$4,000 Balance Of the 100000 for New
Years Present.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Richard Parr,
the customs detective, who discovered
the steel springs in the scales on the
American Sugar Refining Cos. Will
liamsburg dock in New York and fur
nished most of the evidence through
which more than 100000 has been
returned to- the federal treasury, will
get his reward as a New Years greet
ing.
PARIS moity was 100000 for his
work He was paid $4,000 some time
ago, but the treasury had no more
funds to complete payment. The ur-
gent deficiency bill passed by Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
WATERVILLE.
Officers Elected by
Knights of Pythias.

Havelock Lodge. No 81, Is. of F., has
elected the following officers for the com.
ing term:
c. C.-I1iram O. Ray.
V. C.-Lester H. Blake.
Prelate-J. II. Whitehouse.
NJ. Of VIC. Cony Brown
X. of r. and Sc. j. Brown
NJ. of Fee. w. Allen.
NJ. of Exc. Z. Holman
NJ. at arms-Frank Plumstead
Inner guard-Harold 2. Davis
Outer guard-John Mason.
Trustee three years.. S. Barnes.
Representatives to Grand Lodgc-G. Is.
Hatfield, j. S. Barnes. o. P. Richardson
Alternates-S. f. Whitcomb. II. ".
Pollard, f. W. Allen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29
. BENZ. PITTMAN.
| Well. known Author, Lecturer and In
ventor Dies at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Dec. 28.-An illness
that had not been regarded as serious,
today caused the death of BENZ. Pitt
man. author. lecturer and inventor. Mr..
Pittman was born in England in 1882.
was the author of several works on
photography. and of a SYSTEM of short
hand writing that bears his name. He
came to this country and settled in
Cincinnati in 1853. He was also the in
ventor of a process of engraving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-29

the money" lie said. "One is as much
professional as the other
I'VE must build the all-round athlete.
AS it is now, the boy who Is expert In
special line of sport actually dictates
terms to college, because his place
cannot be filed easily"