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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-07

WHY ARE YOU NOT A TINES
READER?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-07
TuYS TO SAVE CHILD.

In attempting to save the life Of her
four months old babe. who was asleep
in the house while the building was
burning Mrs Charles Taylor. As years
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-07

PITTSBURG sausage makers have
quit declaring there is no money il
sausages any more. No, but every
cnce in a while you run across g
piece of dog collar which tastes JUS
as good as money.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-07

SUPREME court has decided that
hitting the bird in the eye" is a prop
er expression. Yes, and how is the
expression hitting the feathers in the
middle
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-07

ESTATE of an Italian organ grind
er shows he left $4,000 Now we
know what business to go into when
1T becomes improbable to get up a
column of this dope every day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-07

FIFTY-SIX Indiana counties have
lost in population during the past
ten years. This is one of the reas-
ons why the Indiana society of Chi
cago is so large.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
ADDITIONAL SPORT NEWS
SHEA GETS DECISION.
Wins at Lawrence on Deliberate Foul
BY Scrogss.

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 27.-(SpecaD.-
The Unity Cycle Club was packed to-
night to see Kid Shea Of halloWell,
Me-, and Harry Scroggs, the Southern
champion of Baltimore, meet III a
scheduled 12-round contest which was
won by Shea in the 18th round on de-
liberate foul. Scroggs mad been re-
peatedly warned by the referee but
continued TO hit low. Shea started
right al him in the first round and
had him worried all the way by con-
tinual left jahbing. followed by a
right cross to the jaw that the South
crner could not keep away from, MAX
ing him desperate in his efforts to get
to Shea, which he could not do eff
iectively except by fouling. Scroggs
was at least 10 pounds heavier than
Shea. The decision was well received
as the fight belonged to the Maine
man all the way, showing himself to
be the clevcrer and a cleaner and
more effective hitter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
BOSTON FEELS EFFECT.
Meat Prices Take Substantial! Drop
Fish Trade Much Heavier.

Boston, Jan. 27.-The boycott on
meat has begun to have a consider
able effect on the trade in Boston and
prices have taken their first substan-
tial drop, according to the acknowl-
edsement of leading provision dealers
in the city tonight. Dealers in the big
Quincy and Faneuil Hall markets re-
ported falling off in trade and anticl-
pate an even greater slackness in the
coming two weeks. when the general
boycott for two weeks is expected to
take effect
The cheaper grades OF meat have
been the first 10 show the effects of the
cut in prices, rib cuts getting down
to II cents a pound today, the cheap
est for years. Lamb has dropped two
cents, pork two cents and Sirloln and
top of the round from three to five
cents pound.
There is less buying of the higher
grades of meats, according to the deal
erS, the public taking advantage OF
the early cut in the lower grades.
In the meantime the trade in fish has
Jumped rapidly. President f. NJ
Blanchard Of the T Wharf Corporation
declared tonight that conservative
estimate would show an increase Of
20 per cent. in the sales of fish since
the agitation over high prices began
and every available man has beer
sent to the fishing ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
AN EVEN THING.
Pantz and Cunningham Fight Fast
Draw at Lewiston,

Lewiston, Me-, Jan. 27.-(SpeciaD. kid
Pantz of Augusta and Mike Cunningham
of Lewiston fought six fast and exciting
rounds tonight before the Armory Athlet-
ic Club of this city. The hall was filled
with crowd of between 500 and 600, in
GLIDING many enthusiastic supporters of
Pantz. Both were in good condition and
We're very evenly matched. Neither man
had any particular advantage in the first
two rounds. In the third round Pantz
came up strong and was the aggressor.
He landed many blows, but seemed I'M
able to get in an effective one.
The fourth round was even. In the fifth
and sixth Cunningham was the aggressor.
He forced the fighting all the way and
Pantz was at times forced to clinch to
save himself from worse punishment.
Young Nadeau and Young Porter fought
a9fast and furious semifii1al. Porter had
the best of the argument, floorfhg his
man twice in the fifth round Only the
gong saved Nadeau from q knockout. Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
Prof. Moore Is
Compared to Cock.

Washington, Jan. 27.--Prof. Willis L..
Moore, chief of the weather bureau.
who was one of Commander Peary's
chief supporters during the polar con-
troversy, experienced the sensation to-
day of being compared to DR.. Cook. 1t
happened because of the dispute
whether the removal of forest from
water sheds tend to increase floods
Prof. Moore has publicly declared that
it does not and conservative advo-
Gates disagree with him. John H. Fin
ney, secretary of the Appalachian Ma
tlonal Forest Association, issued a
statement today to the effect that
Prof. Moore has not proved his point
but has been disproved by other scien-
lists
Like the gentleman who recently
came out Of the North with tremen-
dors claims but without his notebook
and instruments, Mr.. Moore states his
conclusions with a great flourish OF
lanSuage-but withholdS his records"
says Ny. Finney. contending that Prof.
Moore's words are disproved by the
records of his own department.
Sec. Finney's statement was issued
9S one of the steps in the fight before
Congress for creation of the southern
Appalachian and White Mountain for
est reservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
PRICES TAKE DROP.
Meat Strike Proving Effective in City
Of New York.

New York. JAN 27.-Retail dealers
who have held out against the aglta-
ton for cheaper meat, felt the pinch
of the situation today and many of
them lowered prices. Thus recent re-
auctions in the wholesale rates began
to benefit the consumer, but the de-
mand failed to pick up much and every
evidence was given that many per-
sons were either eating no meat at all
OF. much less than in normal times.
Other commodities continue to decline
under the combined influence of the
agitation, and increasing supplies due
to seasonal reasons.
Meanwhile official attention turned
age warehouses. declared by some in
vestigators to be responsible in large
part for sustained high prices of meat
and other perishable pre- ducts. Under
the direction of Health Commissioner
Ledere thorough inspection of the
cold storage plants was begun today.
The commissioner declared that there
were evils to be remedied and that he
meant to search them out and apply a
cure.
1T is certainly wrong to permit
foodstuffs to remain for an unlimited
period in cold storage" said the COM
missioner 1T also seems to me that
the laws should provide for the mark
ing of food removed from cold stor-
age so that the consumer might know
Just how old is the meat eggs or fish
he is buying"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Is the Cost Of High Living, Says Rail
road Builder J. J. Hill.

New York, Jan. 27.-James J. HILL
the railroad builder, and one of the first
to issue a warning against national
extravaganza and its reflection in the
advanced cost of living, said today
that half the problem lies in the dis
erection of the housewife
IF d housewife" said Mr.. HILL 'in-
stead of standing in front of tele-
phone to order the family supplies,
would go to the market and learn what
foods are cheap and what are dear,
there would be less of this kind of talk
AS | have said before. the high cost
of living is the cost of living high"
Mr.. Hill denied that there is any in
dustrlal and financial uneasiness over
the attitude of the government toward
corporations. Asked to what he attrib-
uted the depression of the stock mar
ket, he answered laconically: High
stocks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
DYING PERSONS INSURED
But Two Louisville Agents Must Nov
Answer for the Acts.

Louisville. Ky, Jan. 27.-John Kean
p. i. Needham and r. T. OLeary
agents for a number of insurance COM
panies in Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky
and other states We're arrested tonight
ON warrants charging them with con-
spiracy to defraud. The warrants were
sworn out by S. c. Renick, secretary
and treasurer of the Indiana National
Life Co.
While the amount involved is nat
stated, it is said to reach 100000 in
policies alleged to have been written
on the lives Of persons virtually GER
tain TO die within a few months. The
fraud, it is alleged, consisted in the
impersonation of sick and incurable
persons by healthy ones employed for
the purpose.
The men arrested will have a prelim-
mary hearing in police court tomorrow.
They gave no bail tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
The Bio K. Of c. Fair.

The first fair of the knights Of
Columbus will be held at the Coliseum
next Tuesday and Wednesday eve
ming. The big drama valley Farm
is the bill for the opening night and
it has been faithfully COACHED by H.
A. Huse, Jr. The second night viii
be mixed program and a grand ball
The seat sale will be opened Monday
morning at 10 A. NJ when the adj
vance ticket will be exchanged for
seats. No prettier place in the world
to hold grand gathering of this kind
than at this palace, the Coliseum All
come and meet your friends and
neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
Surrenders Wife
To Man She Loves,

New York. Jan. 21.-In a written
statement witnessed by the German
consul here, Karl Jorn. the German
tenor, made public tonight the terms
of his separation from his wife. Like
R:;skin, he surrenders his wife to the
man she loves.
Il have agreed" says Jorn, that she
get y divorce SO that she can marry
the man of her choice. Furthermore,
have bound myself to pay her $25, 900
in cash and $1,000 a year until she is
married again. To our three children l
give $1,000 year for the rest of their
lives. I gave my wife all the money T
had before she sailed and 1 did not
even have so cents to buy her a bunch
of violets at the pier
.Torn kissed his wife affectionately be-
fore she sailed last week for Germany.
He met her when young man strug-
Cling for success and their life until
recently has been very happy togeth-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
A TRIPLE ALLIANCE
Between England, Japan and America.
Says Dr.. Lyman Abbott

New York, Jan. PA defensive and
cooperative alliance between ! Eng
land, Japan and America was proposed
tonight by DIR. Lyman Abbott at the
dinner given Baron Kikuchi by the
resident consul general Of Japan.
THE great idea of the century," said
DR.. Abbott. is world peace. 1t is only
question of time when the common
conscience will take the place of great
guns. Why should the nations wait :?
WHY should not England, Japan and
America stand shoulder to shoulder.
arm to arm, for all that means the
progress Of universal peace and
against all their enemies?"
Prolonged applause interrupted DR..
Abbott When it had subsidized he re-
sumed:
Japan leads in the East, America
in the West and England is the great
est power in Europe These countries
represent the great sections of the
globe.
There are TWO ways of maintaining
peace" concluded DR.. Abbott. "One is
10 be so weak as to he unable to fight
ana the other too -strong to be afraid
We in America believe in strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
h;nicab G Relations With Russia Being
Constantly Strengthened, KomuFa As
suTes Diet -|mpractiCabiHiy Cause
0fRejection Of Railways Proposal.

involve radical changes in the cOndi-
ton Of affairs in Manchuria which
were established by the treaties of
Portsmouth and Pekin. The change
must be attended by serious conse-
quences In the region affected by the
South Manchurian Railway numerous
undertakings have been promoted in
the belief that the railway would re-
main in cur possession. AS conse-
cuence the imperial government with
regret was obliged to announce its
inability to consent to the proposal. l
trust that the United States will ap-
preciate cur position and that the
other powers will equally recognize
the justice of Japan's altitude
The Anglo japanese alliance. thu
minister said, was increasingly sat
isfactory and referring to the Japan
ese- British exhibition to be held at
London in developing the trade and
consolidating the friendship between
the government intended to conclude
treaties based entirely on reciprocity,
eliminating all unequal engagements
appearing in the present treaties. in
Guiding the unilateral conventional
tariff law. Following Baron Kon,ura's
speech, NJ. Ozaki. mayor Of Toxic. Il
prominent member of the Conservative
rarity and regarded as one of the ablcSt
orators OF the country. unsparin3iy
criticized the haste and curtness with
which he asserted the government hal
replied to the American proposal for
the naturalization of the Manch,rian
railways. He denounced as discourte-
Gus and unseemly the attitude assumed
anything but the most sincere and
friendliest motives were behind the
American proposal
Baron komura explained that the
government had not the sightes- IN
tention of discourtesy towards the
United States. The impracticability of
the Manchurian proposal was evident.
but Japans refusal to accept it did
not mean unfrendliness to the gov
eminent and people with whom it
originated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
BEEF is CHEAPER.
Cut of About One Cent in Portland
Big Stock on Hand.

Portland, Me, Jan. 27.-The whole
sale beef houses of the city at the
present time all have large stock on
hand for which there is a very light
demand and as consequence prices
have fallen within a week fully one
cent per pound. nine cents being top
price for the best beef in the market.
which is about one cent lower than it
was selling a year ago. Lambs have
also taken sharp decline, and are
selling from two to three cents lower
than a fortnight ago. The result is
partially attributable to the boycott
on meat, which has become SO fashion,
able throughout the country. Pork
products have fallen but little, only a
slight decline being noted in that direc-
tiCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
The Officers Of the Va.
fious Organizations.
Bowdoin and Colby zeta Psi
Banquet Feb. IS al Augusta.
Hearty Ready for Cage Practice for
The Baseball Team.

The officers of The different Organ-
cations Of the college for the year are
as follows:
The Colby Echo-Editor. John Moore
Maxwell, 10; business manager, Crow
ell f. Pease, 10.
The Colby Oracle-Editor, Ray C.
Carter; business manager Raymond
c. Bridges. II.
Athletic ociation-President, Ray
mond c. Bridges, II; vice president,
Wilbur " Cole, II; secretary. Maurice
T.. Lord. T.
Football-Captain. Renworth H.
Rogers, II: manager. Wilbur V. Cole,
II. assistant manager, Ralph Faux
neham, II.
Baseball-Captain, Frank w. Cary
manager, Ralph E. Nash II; assist
ant manager, Edward G. Stacey.
Track--Captain, Wilbur V. Cole, II ::
manager. Thomas Packard, II; assist
ant manager. MILFORD G. Chapman. 70.
Y. NJ. G. A-President Guy w. Vail.
II; secretary. Robert f. Baker, 70.
Musical Clubs-Manager James
Perry, Ii; leader of Glee Club, Russell
II. Lord; leader of the Mandolin Club.
Frank w. Cary. 10; leader of the Or
crestra, Albion W. Blake, II: leader
of the band, Ernest N. Herrick. r.
Dramatic Clubs-President. Henry
3, Moore, 10; manager, Harold r.
Dow. 10.
Debating Scciety--President, Isaac
i5lgsinbotham. II; secretary treasurer.
Donald W. Ellis, r.
Glass Presidents-Senior class
Frank w. Cary: Junior class. Wilbur
Cole; Sophomore class. John A. Bag
nell; Freshman class, George l..
| Beech.
The Colby and Rowdoin CHAPTERS of
| the Zeta Psi Fraternity will hold a
Joiht banquet Friday evening, Feb is,
at the Augusta House, augusta. The
! ahaf Is III charge of two committees
headed by Edward G. Stacey, Ii, OF
Colby and Harold +. Weeks, 10, OF
i'o""oin. These committees have beer
WORKING hard for some weeks on the
arrangements and every indication
points TO a large attendance and {
complete success in every way. Be.
sides the active members of the chan.
tiers. many of the alumni living ir
Maine and many other states will h,
there to make the occasion a pleasan
and joyous one. Those in charge ar,
anxious to secure as large represen
tation as possible, as several importan
matters of fraternity policy will b
brought up and discussed IA
Capt. Frank Cary of the baseball
team announces that the work in tn
\ "a. IL fyyt,l f.ae;, rs soon 90 tla mia
year examinations are over. The frs
Fart of tie years work consists O
Tight rrastiee AID then begin the reg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
BUSINESS FALLS OFF.
Boycott Cuts Is Per Cent. OF New
York Meat Sales-Prices Drop.

New York, Jan. 27.-The wholesale
price OF beef has dropped in Brooklyn
a cert and half from the high prices
asked early last week. Dull business is
reported by the retailers. The Master
Butchers Association of America re-
ported from its Brooklyn branch to-
day that owing to the boycott business
has fallen of at least 25 per cent.
Large retail markets noted a decline
of from % to rs per cent. in sales.
Small retailers said their customers
erc still buying meat but in greatly
reduced quantities.
In Manhattan the situation remains
r'ore normal. Nevertheless numerous
declines IRE n3fed, Eggs in some cases
10 fn'"". cents a. doycn cheaper. Lamb
shcrs- pork chons" and other retail
cuts have declined fractionally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
APPROVES FEDERAL PROBE.
Consumers League Adopts Resolutions
At New York.

New York, Jan. 27.-The Consumers
League resolved tonight at it's annual
meeting at Cooper Union that Gin view
of the great advance in the price of
food products the league endorses
heartily the action of the attorney gen.
eral Of the United States and of the
district attorney of New York county
in investigating the causes of this i'll
crease"
Mrs. Frederick Nathan, president of
the league. corrected the general i'm
preston that the meeting was to be
turned into a mass protest against the
increased cost of living. The league, she
said, has no blacklist, but a white list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28

Toxic. IAN 27.-Baron kOmura,
minister for foreign affairs. addressed
the Diet today upon the subject OF
diplomatic relations, laying special
stress upon Japan's relations with
Russia, China and the United States.
Regarding Russia he said that the in
ternational relations had been regard
ed recently with feeling of suspicion
due to groundless rumors He said:
Il assure you with perfect sincerity
that the bonds of amity between the
two countries are being constantly
strengthened and there is absolutely
no cause for apprehension or concern.
THE friendship between Japan and
the United States continued the
baron, stands firm and enduring upon
the foundations which are essential
to the best interests of the commercial
relations of the two countries. Both
governments are directing their best
efforts to attain the object in view
The relations between Japan and
China" he said,, involved important
and far reaching consequences polit-
caly and economically. In spirit of
mutual Cancellation the most import
ant outstanding issues have been sue
cessfully adjusted My sincere hope
is that the Chinese authorities in view
of these considerations will exert every
endeavor to promote these friendly re-
lations and secure the general repose
and stability of the Orient The policy
Of apan in Manchuria is directed to-
ward the maintenance of the open door
and equal opportunity. The United
States government recently proposed
& plan regarding the naturalization of
Manchurian railways. The imperial
government in view of the important
Japanese interests involved and con-
sidering that the propose! came from
a friendly power with which the en-
pire was on terms of close intimacy,
submitted the question to the most
careful examination.
1t should be recognized that the
realization of the proposed plan would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28

ular.. hard work. Coach MacGraW mas
seen much of the men in the past Few
weeks and is not at all displeased with
the prospects for the coming year.
An important meeting of the stand
ing committee of the Debating Society
was held Thursday at the iacuity
room in Chemical hall to decide upon
a schedule for the inter-class DEBATES
that are to take place as soon as the
mid-year examinations are over.
J. Corey Richardson, who mas peeh
i'll at the Delta Epsilon house with
bad cold, left yesterday for his nome
in VassalborO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
At the Coliseum.

The Cora Youngblood Corson Sex
tette in their new change of program
including shifts of music and CO.'S
tunes are pleasing the big audiences
at the Coliseum. It's bright, clean
entertainment and one worthy Of
patronage of every music loving citi-
zen. The costumes are beautiful and
the music very pleasing. Next Mon
day afternoon and evening Luben's
Lions, four in number, is the bill at
the Coliseum. It's a thriller and no
mistake. Gardiner has not had an
animal act for long time and never
anything like this act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
OUGHT TO BE GOOD
5000 Quarts of Wiskey Returns from
Voyage t. the Philippines.

Boston. Jan. 2f.--The big freighter
Inverclide came into port late today,
ci2iming record for the longest voy-
age ever made without slowing
down of engines. The Inverclide steam
ed from Norfolk to Yokohoma around
the Cape of Good Hope, distance Of
l5,1oC miles, without showdown Of her
engines. the trip taking Ga days. She
carried 5000 tons Of coal for the govern
ment of japan.
The vessel brought back 5000 quarts
of American whiskey, which had
reached the Philippines, following a
change in the tariff that meant a loss
to the consignees if the cargo had been
landed. a9;s i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-28
Fight in Salt
Lake City or
Divide Purse.

Ely. New. Jan. 27-Tex Richard,
fight promoter. made public a contract
today signed by himself. Sam Berger
and James J. Jeffries. under the terms
OF which the Jeffries and Johnson fight
is to take place in Salt Lake City I'M
less the authorities interfere.
The contract was signed in Ogden
last Monday If the Utah authorities
will not permit the fight in Salt Lake
City, Richard is to forfeit the entire
purse of 100000 to the fighters, who
are to divide it equally.