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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
No Canals on Mars, Says Noted Sky
Photographer.

That the markings observed on the
planet Mars We're yet to be explained
by science. and We're not, as many as
tronomers supposed. canals made by
human beings, was the assertion made
by Prof John A. Brashear. of Pitts
burg, who spoke before the Franklin
Institute recently.
Prof. Brashear. who is known as the
worlds greatest maker of astronomi-
cal instruments, received at the hands
OF the institute the Elliott Cresson
medal for distinguished achievements
in astronomy. ETA
The subject of the lecture was Con
tributions of Photography to Our
knowledge Of the Stellar Universe"
and numerous photographs were ex-
hibited as illustrations of the speak
er's topic. He said that while the first
star photographed was only of tho
first magnitude. it is now possible to
photograph stars of the sixteehth
magnitude, invisible to the human
eye, even when aided by the most
powerful telescope. He stated that
150,000,0O0 stars had been photo
graphed in the two hemispheres.-N
Y. Evening Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
SIGNS CONTRACT. THEN READS.
Pitcher "Oeac" Philippe Signs Blank,
But is Pleased at Result.

Pittsburg, Dec. ga peculiar case
of contract signing occurred today in
the Office of the Pittsburg Baseball
club. Charles Deacon) Philippe. the
veteran pitcher. who just returned
from hunting trip in Indiana, called
to wish President Barney Dreyfuss a
happy New Year.
How would you like to sign a con-
tract. while you're here" asked Drey-
fuss. One time suits me as well as
another" replied the Deacon.
Il wonder if you have the nerve to
sign blank contract and allow me to
fill in the amount later" asked Bar
ney.
The Deacon reached for the blank.
wrote his name on it and handed back
the contract to Dreyfuss.
The club owner filled out the docu-
ment and it apparently pleased the
pitcher. for he smiled when he read
the filled out contract little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
ISOLATION, over which President Wood.
row Wilson of New Jersey presided
GROWING cAMPHoR IN TEXAS.
How the Seeds Are PIanted-Metl,od
of Harvesting.

Tile United States may within the
next few years become competitor
with Japan in the production of cam
phor The experiments which the de-
partment of agriculture has been CON
Quoting in the gulf coast region OF this
state in growing the trees from which
this article of commerce is distilled
have proved beyond question that it
can be made a highly profitable in
dustry.
On the demonstration farm at Pierce.
just north of Bay City, camphor seeds
were planted several years ago and
they soon terminated. the trees hav-
ing remarkable growth. II one
years time the plants reached a height
Of eighteen inches, which is said to
be Q. more rapid growth than they
have in the camphor producing re-
gions of the world.
The seeds were planted in rows and
were not fortified nor did they re-
ceive unusual attention. Best results
are obtained by planting the seed un-
der shelter. where the tender plants
have protection until they are well
enough advanced in size for trans
planting.
An unusual method of harvesting
the camphor crop is recommended for
this region by the agricultural experts
of the federal government. 1t is held
by them that a regular annual profit
of $500 to $3.50 an acre may be obtained
from a camphor farm in the Gulf
coast territory by cutting the campllor
plants with moving machine when
they reach height of about twelve
inches from the ground instead of
waiting until the trees are of full
grown size and then cutting them. as
is done on the island of Forinosa.
from which the bulk of the worlds
output of camphor comes.
1t has been demonstrated that by
cutting the plants yearly in the man
ner suggested a larger percentage OF
camphor can be obtained from the
tWigs and leaves of the plant than il
the harvesting is not done until they
attain the size of a tree. The stubble
left by the cutting of the plants soon
send up new sprouts and in twelve
months it is again ready for another
cutting by putting the plants through
the distilling process.-Indianapo
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
May Follow Trouble With Some Long
shoremen at Portland.

Portland Me, Dec. 23.--Some 50 men,
bers of Longshoremen's Union employed
by Trefethen & Dugan in unloading wood
Smyrna struck today and the work is be-
ing done by non-union labor The trou-
BILE is said to be Oh account of short
crews being employed. There have been
threats of a sympathetic strike of long
shoremen on other steamers in port, but
it is not believed that anything will come
of it,
President Castleton Of the Long
shoremen's Union said tonight that the
men did not strike. but were discharg-
ed when they refused to work with
what they called Short crews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
Football of 1910
Fully Endorsed.

New York. Dec. 29.-Football as
played last season received tonight the
endorsement of the intercollegiate
Athletic Association, gathered in this
city for it's annual meeting. The as
ISOLATION was instrumental in bringing
about drastic revision of rules; and
with the adoption Of the report pre-
scented by the committee on football
rules, went on record as well pleased
with the results obtained.
ION all Sides" declared Chairman
Fl. l.. Williams of the committee
opinion seems to agree that the game
under the new rules has been made
comparatively safe and reasonably
free from danger. That all possibility
of injuries whatever can be eliminated
is not to be expected any more than
that it can be eliminated from other
manly and virile sports. But the eX-
cessive dangers which previously ex-
listed, and to which the public and
those interested in the welfare of col
lege and school boy players rightfully
objected have been overcome"
Capt. Palmer f. Pierce, U. S. army.
president of the association, reported that
its membership had increased from 81 in
1906 to 81 this year Because of this
growth he favored change of name to
the National Collegiate Athletic Associa-
ton. This was voted.
Of the new football, Capt. Pierce said
that though great progress had been
made last year. the rules as they now
stand could not be considered perfect.
I'VE hope to see the work perfected
before another season. he added.
Lieut. " W. Cooper of West Point was
elected a member of the committee on
football rules, giving the Military Acad-
envy it's first representation on that COM
mittee. The other six members elected
are: DR.. II. l.. Williams, University of
Minnesota; Dr. James Rabbit, Haverford
College, E. X. Hail. Dartmouth; Prof.
w. l.. Dudley, Vanderbilt University;
Prof. Savage, Oberlin; S. w. Williams
Iowa State University.
The officers elected included: President,
Capt. Palmer E. Pierce, West Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Developments of the physical prop
critics of the railways of the United
States during 1910 showed compare
lively little advance over 1909. accord
ing to statistics compiled by the Rail-
way Age Gazette issued Thursday.
The new miles of track numbered APO,
a gain OF 372 miles over the increase
of 1909
The immensely valuable collection of
rugs belonging to the Amir of Bokhara
was burned Thursday at Bokhara.
Central Asia. Several attendants per-
ishcd in the flames.
Colonel James Cecil Hooca son-in-law of
the late Congressman Dingley, died at
his home in Bluemont Va, Wednesday
night at the age of as years. A widow,
daughter of Congressman and Mrs. Mel
son Dingley of Maine, and son and
daughter survive. Colonel Hooe had been
i'll for the past year but was confined to
his bed only a few days. His death was
due to complication of diseases.
Seventy-three more indictments were
returned Thursday at West Union, o., by
the grand jury which is probing the sell
ing of votes in Adams county, under the
J direction of Judge A. z. Blair Seventy
persons were arraigned, making the total
to date 316 arraigned and 1o1 indicted
( That the fedora, government has been
defrauded out of more than $1,000, 900
in import duties at New Orleans,
through false weights and improper
grading of sugar was developed by the
grand jury investigation which was in
n,1<
before the holiday. according to unofli-
cial information made public there
Thursday. 1t is said that no criminal
prosecution is to follow the investi-
cation. but that the government will
bring suits against certain sugar re-
fineries to recover the alleged unpaid
duties.
Conductors and trainmen on 50 rail
roade running north. south and west
of Chicago were Thursday granted a
fiat increase in wages of 10 per cent
today. The increase was granted after
a months negotiations and affects u.s.
900 members of the brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen and the Order of
Railway Conductors and will mean an
added expense of s5.000000 a year to
the railroads. The increase, although
signed late Thursday. becomes effec-
tive from Thursday morning
, Dr. Henry w. Farnam, professor of
political economy at Yale University
was elected president of the American
Economic Association Thursday al
ST. Louis. Mo, to succeed Dr. Ed
mund j. James. president of the Uni
versity of Illinois. DR.. Farnam was
president of the American Association
for Labor Legislation during the year
just ended. The question "Who Owns
the Air" was discussed without def
mite solution at Thursdays meeting
Of the American Political Science AS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
UNIFORM BOOKKEEPING
But Be Installed in Every One OF the
1900 National Banks.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Disclosures fol-
lowing the forced liquidation of the
Quanah National Bank Of Quanah, Tex,
10 days ago, caused the comptroller of
the currency today to issue an order
directing every one of the 1900 national
banks in the United States to install
what practically amounts to uniform
system of bookkeeping. Investigation of
the Quanah Bank disclosed that it had
been doing business for the last two
years, although undoubtedly insolvent
and although inspected at regular inter-
walls by national bank examiners; that
during that time the examiners were Mn-
able to learn the banks true condition,
largely because the management refus-
ed to keep a proper record of its business
transactions.
In statement issued today, Comp
troller Murray comedies that his eXamin-
ers were hoodwinked for two years by
the way the bank handled it's notes.
To insure a system of bookkeeping
by which the true condition of ma
tional bank can be determined at any
moment the order is issued today d.
reefs examiners on finding bank whose
exact condition they cannot determine,
to report the fact by telegraph to Wash
ington and give the management of the
bank 80 days to install the necessary
books.
cat the end of that PERIOD" says the
comptroller's order, 1.-The examiner will
return to the bank at its expense, to
determine if instructions have been CON-
plied with and if the necessary books
have not been installed he will remain at
the bank at it's expense until such books
are installed under the direction and SUI
pervision of the examiner"
No criminal or other proceedings to fix
the responsibility for the Quanah Ma
tional Bank has been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. FRIDAY DECEMBER 80, 1910

20-mile wind. Latham was in front OF
the Judges box when Martin brought
his machine to earth. He saw the dan
ger and rushing out. caught hold Of
the machine and desperately tried to
turn It away from the fence. but mis-
calculated its speed and was dashed
to the ground. The running gear of the
machine. which weighs 900 pounds.
missed Latham's face only by few
inches and Martin and his biplane sped
into the fence with force enough to
break the iron posts upon which the
wire was stretched. Martin was hurled
over the fence, but was unhurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
1HoxsEY HURDLES MT. WILSON,
Clears Apex BY 1900 Feet-Latham
Has a Narrow Escape.

Los Angeles, Call Dec. 29.-Arch Hox-
sey of Pasadena, Cal, holder of the
worlds aeroplane altitude record, 11,47i
feet, today flew over Mount Wills. n, the
highest peak of the mountain range that
rims the valley in which Los Angeles,
Pasadena and the towns of the orange
belt lie.
Under ideal weather conditions he soar
ed 1905 feet into the sky and cleared
the crest of Mount Wilson with 1900 feet
to spare. Lieut. Vernon Boiler and sew
eral other army officers, who are here to
see the flights. asserted Hoxsey's per-
formance pointed d new way of trans
porting armies across mountain ranges.
He said that 1909 biplanes could transport
an army of 10000 men across mountains
as high as the Alps in a day.
Hoxsey used a Wright biplane. equip
ped for passenger service and made the
journey from the field TO a point beyond
the mountains in hour and % minutes.
The distance is estimated at "a miles.
News of his success was flashed to the
aviation field by telephone from the Car
negie Solar Observatory on Mount Will
son.
1T was fearfully cold" said Hoxsey,
land when 1 got to point just above
the summit, I found that the haze
which obscured the mountains from
the aviation field, was heavy pail of
vaper filled with fine ice particles.
am certain that if had had a record
ing thermometer with me it would have
shown the temperature of the upper
altitude to be far below zero. However.
hurdIing mountains is much easier
than climbing 11,000 feet over valley
of the sea level. The earth does not
seem so far awav.'
Hoxsey's performance was the most
interesting feat today. but just before
the close of the afternoons event the
crowd got thrill by an accident which
nearly resulted in the death of Hubert
Latham, the French aeroplane expert
who made a valiant attempt to save
Glenn Martin. California novica
when the latter lost control of his ma
chine and was blown into fence by a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
MINISTER FOUND GUILTY
OF Exceeding Automobile Speed Limit
In Providence, r. |.

Providence, r. l., Dec. 29.-Rev. DR..
Walter D. Buchanan, pastor of the
Fourth Avenue Presbyterian church of
New York, was found guilty of exceed
ing the automobile speed limit by a
jury in the superior court here this
afternoon after an all-day trial. The
clergyman was allowed seven days in
which to file an appeal and it is be-
lieved this will be done, as his attor-
neys took numerous exceptions during
the proceedings. Dr. Buchanan is q
brother of the late Mrs. r. G. Dun,
widow of the founder of the mercan-
tile agency of that name, and recently
inherited an estate of several million
dollars by her will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
NEW MINERAL DISCOVERED.
May Overthrow German Monopoly
Sulphate Of Soda.

A new mineral has been discovered
at Vinhadux, near Almeria, and nas
been named "calafatita." after Hs
finder. Senior Calafat, according to re'
ports from Madrid.
1t consists of a substance WHICH,
after being calcined, produces puso
alumnia and pure sulphate OF sous'
AS the vein is a large one. it Is y"
licved that 1t contains several million
tons. N,
1t is thought that the discovery W. y,
bring about revolution In the 81.
plate of soda market. which up TO ~.
present has been monopolized oy -.
Germans. An American firm mas 10
ready made All offer to purchase ov,
900 tons of fhe new mineral annuan''
--Brockton Enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
RIOTING RESUMED.
Striking Garment Workers at Chicago
Renew Demonstrations.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Riots of the strik-
ing garment workers which ceased
temporarily the week before Christ
mas were renewed today. Five hun
dred strikers. most Of them women
and girls, braved d snow storm.
marched t. the tailoring shops OF
Hildebrand & Co, and with rocks and
clubs shattered most of the window
of the place. The cries of the woman
were added to the shouts of men that
the mont union employees of the place
come out ana join in the strike.
A riot call brought several wagon
loads of policemen, who rushed the
strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
FATHER OF THIRTY-ONE.
Frank King Dies at Grafton. Mass.
Aged 1O4 Years, "a Days.

alton. Mass, Dec. 29.-Frank King.
father of 81 children. died here today
at the age of 104 years and "a days. He
was bora in Quebec and until two days
ago, when he suffered a shock had new
err seen a sick day. King was twice
married, his first wife bearing him IL
children and his second 13. He was also
grandfather to 26 and great-grandfa-
ther to &c more children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

London, Dec. 29.-Special dispatches
from Athens say that the earthquakes
in the Ellis district have been con-
tinuous for five days. The villages of
Lechaena. 36 miles from Patras, and
Andravda, about 33 miles from Patras.
have been destroyed. The inhabitants
of these villages, who number about
245O and 1900 respectively, have fled to
Pyrgos Their distress has been in
creased by heavy rains. The shocks
continue tonight and the full extent of
the damage is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

Valued at an average of s26 per acre
the 3.242 1000 acres of farming area in
New Hampshire possesses a total val
uation of sS5,542,00O, according to re
turns made to the census bureau. OF
this aggregate valuation almost ono
half. or 900. is due to the build
ings. Less than one-third of the land
or 927 900 acres, is improved. Last year
s3,34o,OOO was expended in the state for
farm labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
Ambrose r. Walsh.

The death of Ambrose F. Walsh oc-
CURED in the hospital here Wednesday
evening after long confinement in the
hospital. Mr.. Walsh, was born in New
YORK CITY u years ago and passed his
bovhood there. When the Civil war
broke out he was employed III tine sec'.o.'
as a painter and. being in sympathy WIN
the north, enlisted in Co. F. l1th Me. mi
at Augusta and served until Nov. IL. 1904
being mustered out as corporal. Later ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Chihuahua. Mex, via FL Paso. Dec
29-Official notes today which seem to
be confirmed by developments indicate
that the first stage of the instruction
in western chihuahua is over and the
second had begun. The government be
lieves that the insurrcctos fought their
last organized battle at Pedernales. two
weeks ago. and that they have split
UP into small bands. which it will take
months to capture or subdue.
These reports are confirmed by the
fact that Nal Paso. the key to the rail
road. is free of them. and that Gen.
Navarro is now in control of the sit
uation. all along the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
PUTRiD TOMATO PASTE
Used for Making Hotel and Restaurant
Soups Seized at Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 29.-United states deputy
marshals today seized 500 cans Of tomato
paste, amounting to .24.OO0 pounds, used
by hotels and restaurants for tomato
soup. The marshals, headed by Robert
Young of the government laboratory
here. raided box ear on the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad and will destroy the paste
tomorrow.
The raid followed the filing Of libel
in the United States district court charg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

ing that the paste was ''putrid. decom-
posed and contained filthy matter"
Pure food inspectors who sampled the
paste after it left the company's plant
charged that it contained 100000 unhealth-
full bacteria to the cubic centimeter.
Inspectors says the paste is made OF
the leavings after the pulp has been
squeezed dry in the manufacture of
ketchup. The dry pulp is then mashed
into form and canned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

The vaudeville and pictures here last
evening were first-class and the veterans
Thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment.
Herbert A. Clark proved himself fine
entertainer and held the audiences close
attention during his act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
Greece Suffers
By Earthquakes,

Athens. Greece, Dec. 29.-There was
a violent earthquake in the province
of Ellis today causing heavy damage
to buildings. The government has
dispatched help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

returned to New York City and resided
there most cf .he .irs until being oblig-
ed on account OF illness to come to this
Branch Nov. q, 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

John Lahan of Newport Vt. late Co.
I. nth Mass. Inf: Alfred a. Jackson of
Newburyport, late Co. f, 9th r. I. Inf,
and Eugene sullivan of South Berwick,
late Co. y. list Battalion nth U. S. Inf.
ill be taken up at the Branch Friday
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Rev. Joseph Lyman of Pittsfeio,
H.. has accepted call to the coma -.
gational church of Orono. He IS a ~.
uate of New York University anu ..,s
Divinity School and received ~.
fellowship. He will enter upon MS
ties the first Sunday In February
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

The funerals of the late James Roche
and the late John McKann will be held
from. the Home chapel at P. NJ. today.
Rev. FIR. Michigan officiating. Capt. Snow
will be in command of the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Michael Neil of Fall River. late coal
HEAVIER on the Ohio and Dunbarton. and
George L. Leeman of Bath. late Co. f,
21st Me Inf. formerly members. have
been readmtted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Charles w. Dyer and Mrs. Lillian n.
Mudgctt of the hotel force here were
quietly married Thursday evening in Au-
gusta. After a short trip they will re-
turn to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

The funeral of the late Leland Reed
was held at = =. NJ. Thursday from the
Home chapel, Rev. II. S. Burrage con-
Quoting the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Francis r. Chadbourne. who served in
co. *, 9th Me. Inf, has been admitted
to the Branch. He was formerly a resi-
dent of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Frank McCabe arrived yesterday AMI
was taken up temporarily, awaiting ac-
ton as to his readmission to the Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
Mexican Rebels
Suffer d Defeat.

Mexico City, Dec, 29.-Mal PasO, said
to have been the stronghold of the rev.
olutionist in the state of Chihuahua.
WAS captured today by the federal
forces. according to kilograms received
late tonight by government officials
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

John Souchereau returned to the
Branch yesterday. after passing II ex-
tended furlOuGh in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30
lIpusualIv Cold in the South,

Unusually Cold in the South.
Louisville. Ky, Dec. 29.-Unusuilly
cold weather. with freezing tempera-
lures almost to the gull prevails
throughout a large portion of the
South tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

Two members left yesterday OH fur
loughs: Vital Chalifoux to Nashua
james Tobn to fIolyoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

The province of Ellis is on the west
coast of the PeIopennecus The capl-
tai, Pyrgos, has population of 12,700.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-30

The remains of the late Albert #.
Prince were sent Thursday to Walnut
Hill for burial.