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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
To Try the Ten Indicted
Chicago Meat Packers.
Dist. Atty. Wilkerson Unnerci-
fully Scores Defendants.
Says They Have Most Powerful
Illegal Combination Known.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-The jury which is
to try the 10 Chicago packers charged
with violation of the criminal provis-
ions of the Sherman antitrust law
was completed. today. and the open
ing statement of United States Dis
trict Attorney James II. Wilkerson
was begun.
In outlining the case, Mr.. Wilkerson
in speech replete with bitter invec-
tives. declared that the defendants
through the National Packing Co. had
continued to the old pooling practice
of the packers and had actually put
into effect the most powerful engine
for the suppression of competition
ever devised in the industrial world.
All the defendants were in the court
room and listened intently as step by
step the theory of the prosecution was
presented.
The government attorney pictured the
course of the alleged combination which
is accused of controlling the meat pack
ing industry in violation of the federal
law. charaeterizing It at one point as
1.-The most complete and systematic en-
CINE for the suppression of competition
known to the industrial world
II will explain how the system of figur-
ing cost worked" continued Mr.. wilker-
son. Take the case of steer weighing
1900 pounds at IS a hundred, making the
cost OF the steer $780, add s235 killing
charges The total is 1925.
Deduct four cents pound for hide
10 pounds; allowance $3.50 Three cents
a pound for fat, 50 pounds of fat, allow
ance $40. Sum of allowance $50, MAX
ing the net cost of the carcass SSH If
this animal produced 900 pounds of fresh
meat. dividing the net cost by the num-
Der of pounds would give the cost of nine
and one-half cents per pound as the test
cost of the meat.
Take a steer bought by another con-
Germ, of better grade, which costs $es:
adding the same killing expense and
making the same allowance for hide and
Continued on Page rwelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Of the Termination Of the Treaty Of 1a32--Expect-
ed That House Will Promptly Agree..An All.
day Debate.Russia Apparently Accepts Ac-
ton Of United States in EquabIe Spirit.
AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The Senate by
an unanimous vote, tonight, formally
ratified President Taft's notification
to Russia of the termination of the
treaty of 1892. The Lodge joint resolu-
ton reported by the foreign relations
committee as a substitute for the Sui
ger resolution that passed the House
300 to 1, as adopted after an all-day
debate over Russian discrimination
against the Jews of America. The
House, tomorrow. is expected to agree
to the Senate measure.
The resolution was adopted at 7.19
P. NJ. 1t was introduced for the COM
mittee by Lodge of Massachusetts as
the measure couched in the language
most satisfactory to the Washington
administration, which sought to avoid
giving offence to the St. Petersburg
government.
The final action came after two SUBJ
stitute5 had been voted down. 1t was
the climax of a notable proceeding in
the chamber which guards jealousy
it's traditional powers to make and
break treaties.
All through the expression of views
to which many senators throughout
the day. however, there We're citations
of historical instances of treaty ter
limitations by Executive act. The Sem
ate was held in session until late
hour on the urgent plea of Senator
Lodge that to secure action before the
Christmas holiday recess on Thursday
It was necessary that the Senate
CONTINUED on Page Twelua.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
THE EFFECT ON TRADE.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Commercial
relations between the United States
and Russia will not be affected as
result of the abrogation of the treaty
of 1882, III the opinion of Senator Will
liam Alden Smith. of Michigan, be-
cause the favored nation clause Of
that treaty has been swept aside by
the operation Of the maximum and
minimum clause of the Payne tariff
law carried into effect by the Presi-
dents proclamation of July IS, 1910.
The senator's view was discussed
widely at the Capitol, today, as fea
ture hitherto lost sight of in consid-
Grafton of the annulment of the pact.
After careful examination of the
tariff of 1909" said Senator Smith, 1
am positive that the second section.
known as the maximum and minimum
clause, has so far as proelamations
have been issued Hereunder super
seeded the favored nation clause in the
Russian treaty, and that our CONNER
cial relations with Russia will con-
tinue unimpaired as long as no change
is made in that regulation.
by formal proclamation issued by
President Taft. July Is, 1910. the Rus
STA government was given the mini
mum duties under the Payne Aldrich
law This will remain the law of the
land, the proclamation insures to Rus
STA every consideration that it could
possibly have under the treaty of 1882
to remain in force so far as her COM
- Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
1000 Guests Driven Out by
Early Morning Fire
Which Destroys Open Board Of
Trade Building al Chicago.
The Loss Estimated at $500, GOO.
Everyone Escapes.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Nearly 1000 ho-
tel guests were routed in panic, early
today, by a fire which totally destroy
ed the Open Board of Trade build
ing, a five-story landmark at 1923
South La Sale street. directly oppo-
site the Chicago Board of Trade.
Within Is minutes after the first
alarm was sounded at 2.30 o'clock. the
flames had the building at their mercy.
The roof fell in few minutes after
the arrival of the first fire engine COM
panies.
Alarm was Immediately felt for the
guests in the Kaiserhof. New Victoria
and Stafford hotels, all of which were
near enough to be touched by the
flames from the burning structure
The first two hotels face in Clark
street and run to the alley directly
across from where stood the Open
Board. The Stafford adjoined 1t on
the south.
Bell boys, elevator men and even
the city firemen did heroic work in
the hotels. Every room was visited
in the hostelries and guests awak-
ened. The sight of the flames threw
men and women into panic and there
was a hurried scramble for clothing
land valuables.
Scores of persons appeared helf clad
in the hotel Hobbies and many drag
ged trunks or carried suitcases. AL
though the window sashes of the
Kaiserhof were burning on the three
upper floors at one time. a steady play
Iof water on the building always kept
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
AT ST. PETERSBURG.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 19.-Having ac-
copied in an equablc spirit the notifi-
cation of the American ambassador
that the treaty of commerce and nav
igation entered into by the United
States and Russia in 1882 would be
abrogated Jan. l. 1918, officials of the
Russian government are now direct
ing their attention TO the question of
new treaty. 1t is recognized that
diplomacy of the most experienced
kind will be required, especially on the
American side. if negotiations for a
new treaty are to proceed satisfac-
torily The agitation in the United
States over the passport question and
the brief term available for diplomatic
action present difficulties to the full
and free discussion Of the subject.
1t is pointed out by Russian Of
ficials that the governments hands
are tied by statutes which cannot be
changed outside of the legislative ma
ehinery of the Duma and Council of
the Empire as Instituted I'm 1906. The
whole question. in their opinion. seems
to be dominated by misunderstand-
ing of the treaty of 1892, which makes
no reference to passports. Article I
of this treaty provides for the FREQ
entry of all American citizens on the
sole condition that they observe the
internal law of the empire. This stip-
ulation is reproduced IN all the treat
les with other powers. Therefore, there
has been no question of infringement
of the treaty, but actually one Of
tContinued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. 19.-The Maine
State Grange opened its sessions. TO-
day, in City hall with a great attend
ance, the largest on record. The city
is beautifully decorated and the recep-
ton to the Patrons Is cordial. United
States Senator Obadiah Gardner and
Mrs. Gardner are In attendance. State
Master c. S. Stetson of Green is pre-,
siding.
The afternoon session was occupied
mostly by the address of State Mas
ter c. S. Stetson. in which he out
lined the coming years work. The re-
port of the executive committee was
accepted. At the evening session de-
gree work was given by the Auburn
degree staff.
Wednesday will be the election of
officers. 1t is expected that the pres
ent officers will be reelected, al
though there will be a few contests
for several positions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Report of Secretary.

Worthy Master and Patrons:
The report OF your secretary for the
year ending Sept. 80 1911 is as follows:
During the year there have been 10
subordinate oranges organized, one re-
organized and two Pomona Oranges or
ganized. viz: Riverside Grange, No. sos.
organized Jan. Is, 1911 by Edward Evans
with "a charter members; North Saco
Grange. No 5o7. organized by +. H.
Libby, Feb. .. with % members; Ocean
View Grange, No. sos. organized March
?. by G. s. Stetson with . members;
Burnham Grange. No. 800. organized
March 6. by Edward Evans with 50
members. Cathance Grange No. $40, or
ganized by L. II. Libby. March 1s, with
g members; Dennys River Grange. or
ganized March II. by e. II. Libby with
Is members; Quainphegsln Grange, Mo-
512. organized April e, by Z. n. Libby
with SO members; North Auburn Grange.
No. 5l3, organized May Is. by +. II. Lib
by with Is members; Mystery Grange.
No. 4i2, reorganized July 26 by Deputy
Boyden Bearce with is members; Stock
holm Grange, No. 5if. organized Aug. %.
by A. A. Spaulding, deputy, with "a
members; Portage Grange, No. 515, or
ganized Sept % by Willard Weston,
deputy, with % members; East Piscata-
quis Pomona Grange was organized Nov.
%. 1910 by e. II. Libby with IS members;
LIMERICK Valley Pomona Grange, Knox
county. was organized Sept. rs. 1911 by
State Master c. S. Stetson. Since Sept.
50. 1911, three more oranges have been
organized, a full report of which will be
made in the 1912 annual report.
The membership of the State, Sept. 80,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Are Held by Three More
Massachusetts Cities.
North Adams, Lawrence and
Lowell Name Municipal Officers.
Boston and Cambridge Only Two
Yet to Hold Election.

Boston, Dec. 19.-Three more Mas
sachusetts cities held their annual
elections, today-North Adams, Law
renee and Lowell. The latter two vot-
ed for the first time under new char
ters providing for a commission form
of government. Boston and CAM
bridge are now the only cities which
nave yet to name their municipal off,
GERS for 1912. Boston votes in Jan
uary and Cambridge in March.
North Adams had three cornered
hght for mayor. today. with Mayor
Charles l.. Frink, Rep. as the success
ful candidate. Lawrence elected Mi
ehael A. Sacanlon. mayor. and Lowell,
James f. 0'Donneil. No party desig-
nations were permitted in Lawrence
and Lowell. but notwithstanding this
voters, particularly in the latter city,
held to party affiliations.
All three cities gave a good ma
1ority in favor OF license. North Ad-
ans, last year. came within seven
votes of going Dry and a deter
mined but unsuccessful effort was
made to swing the city over, this
year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Venerable Diplomat and
Author Dies, Tuesday.
Death Comes at His Old Home
In New York city.
Career In Public Life Was Long
And Useful.

New York. Dec. 1s.--John Bigelow,
the venerable diplomat and author.
died at his home, here. today.
Although "a years old. Mr.. Bigelow
had displayed almost to the day of
his death, amazing vitality. and men,
tai keenness. He had kept thoroughly
abreast of current events and recently
had taken part In many public func-
tons
John Bigelew came from one of the
Oldest New England families, his first
American ancestor having settled in
Watertown. Mass. in 1642. He was
born at Maiden on Hudson, In the
state of New York. Nov. 25. 1917. He
graduated from Union College in
1885. was admitted to the bar in 1889.
became joint proprietor with William
c. Bryant, and managing editor of the
New York Evening Post In 1s49. was
appointed consul at Paris by Presi-
dent Lincoln in 1861, charge daffaires
in 1854 and envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to France III
April, 1865. During his official rest
dence he discovered conclusive evil
dence of the conniyance of the French
government in a plot to furnish the
Confederacy with four first-ciass IRON
clad steamers, and by the wise use
of the testimony obtained the plan
was thwarted. In 1883 Mr. Bigelaw
published an account of these trans
actions under the title, France and
the Confederacy." Hhe also conduct
ed the negotiations in France which
resulted in the expulsion of the French
imperial army from the Republic OF
Mexico. in 1867. At the termination
of his mission he received from the
Americans residents in Paris the COM
pliment of substantially unanimous
invitation to farewell dinner at the
Grand Hotel in Paris. Dec. 19, 1866,
the first of its kind ever paid to an
American diplomat at any foreign
court. After his resignation ne re-
turned to the United States and de-
voted himself principally to literary
pursuits.
He was appointed chairman of the
commission organized at the request
Of Governor Tilden to investigate the
management of the canals of the state
of New York in 1874, was elected Sec
rotary of state in 1875. and in 1884
was offered the position of cham
berlain of the city of New York.
In 1885 the position of assistant treas.
Continued on Page Fourl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Through the Negotiations
Now on in China.
Conference al Shanghai Ex-
poets TO Reach Agreement.
United States Has Credit Of Bring.
Ing About This Result.

Shanghai, Dec. 19-Promise of
Peace in China became more definite.
today, with the announcement that
all six of the great powers-Japan,
Great Britain, the United States.
Russia, France and Germany-are
united In a cooperative effort to as
sist DR. WI Ting Fang and Tang
Shao-Yi in their negotiations There
was rejoicing, today, when it was
learned that the representatives of
the six Powers were preparing to'offer
formally their assistance for the
speedy conclusion of an understand
ing. 1t is clearly understood that this
action by the Powers is taken in the
best friendly manner The pour par
lers between WI Ting Fang and
Tang Shao-Yi opened with surprising
smoothness and there is a complete
absence of any sense of strain which
might have seriously impeded the
progress of the conference. 1t was
Enthusiastically evident, however. that
the continuation of Manchu rule. even
as 1T concerns the imperial throne at
Pekin, is considered unlikely by either
side. In this connection much sig
nficance is attached to the statement
of Tang Shao-Yi that he does not rep
resent the throne but rather the
premier. Coupled with WI Ting Fang s
early insistence upon the establish
ment of republic. this is taken to
mean that Yuan-ShiKai is prepared
to concede the ending of the dynasty
Even though the present dynasty is
ousted, the premier evidently hopes to
retain the imperial form of govern
ment possibly with the present En-
peror designated as the first ruler of
rev Chinese dynasty and with
Yuan-Shi-<ai as regent.
The personality of Yuan-Shi-Kai
dominates the convention.
The great fight among the delegates
will be as to whether the form of gov
eminent is to be imperial or repub-
lican If an empire, Yuan will be re-
gent. II a republic, Yuan will be the
first President. The revolutionary del
egates believe that they will be vic
torious In their demands for a repub-
| lie. Even the staunchest of the Impe-
rialists admit that Manchu rule is
doomed.
The meeting has brought from the
north a large body of bureaucratic
Chinese who after "a hours in Shang-
hal, express unbounded establishment
at conditions south Of the Yangste.
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Temperatures
are generally though slightly below
the seasonal average east of the Mis-
sissippi river. The southwest dis
turbances will move east and north
eastward, attended Wednesday, By
rains or snow in the Southern states
and the Central valleys extending.
Wednesday night and Thursday, into
the Lake region and the Middle At
iantic states and probably, Thursday.
into New England. Temperature
changes will not be decided, Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Portland Democrats
Free with Money.

Portland. Me, Dec. 19,-It cost the DEM
ocrats of Portland just 1888 more to car
ton than it did the Republicans to be
defeated, according to the statement of
receipts and expenditures filed, today. by
Oscar r. Wish. treasurer of the Demo-
cratic city committee. The amount re-
eeived by Mr.. Wish was $2172 and the
amount paid or contracted for was s2376.
The Republican receipts were s2176 and
the expenditures s203S. The Socialist par
ty spent $31 and the Prohibitionists an
even 81 bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
LAWRENCE ELECTS ScANlON.
First Mayor to Be Chosen Under New
City Charter.

Lawrence. Mass. Dec 19.-Michael
a. Scanlon will be the first mayor of
Lawrence under the new city charter.
he having been elected. today. over
Michael J. Sullivan By 1898 votes.
Scanlon received 1915 votes and his
opponent 1877. Under the terms of the
new charter there were no party des-
ignations and the candidates appealed
to the voters on their own Qualifiea-
tions instead of on party lines The
same thing held true in the case of
the Board of Aldermen and the School
Board. To each of which four persons
Continued on Page Four0
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And No Immediate Action
In Case Is Expected.
Authorities Have Already Been
Very Lenient with Him.
Communication Would Be Considered
Only, II He Grows Worse.

Washington Dec. 19-President
Taft and Attorney General Wicker
sham made it plain, today, that for
the present no further action would
be taken by the government in the
case of Charles w. Morse. Mr.. Wick
ersham, following a meeting of the
cabinet, said that Morse was not in
critical condition and would remain
in the army hospital at Fort McPher-
son, near Atlanta, where he was re-
moved from the Atlanta penitentiary,
several weeks ago.
No application for a Communication of
sentence will be considered by the
President or Mr.. Wickersham unless
the condition of Morse grows mate
rally worse. A parole has never been
under consideration. Officials here say
that Morse's friends cannot expect
further action at this time. They point
out that the department of justice has
been most lenient i'll its handling OF
Morse since it became known that he
was seriously i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington, Dee. 19.-Forecast for
New England: Fair, Wednesday;
Thursday. increasing cloudiness
probably snow at night; moderate
north and northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

Atlanta. Ga, Dec. 19.-The condition
of Charles W. Morse was slightly i'm
proved, this morning. according to
army officers at Fort Mcpherson,
where he is undergoing treatment.
The fact that the military surgeons
report of his condition has been for
warded to Washington and the hope
that the President will parole him,
within the next few days. are thought
TO have been partly responsible for his
rally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 19.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Wednesday, fair;
Thursday, increasing cloudiness, prob
ably followed by rain or snow by
night, and warmer; westerly winds
becoming easterly. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
THE STATE GRANGE
FAVORS THE RECALL.
Recommendation by LegisIa
tive Committee State Master Stet-
sons Report Shows Order Flour
ishingin Maine Other Reports.

1911, as shown by the quarterly reports |
of the secretaries of the subordinate |
oranges Is as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
1904

Packed In boxes OF rs for a Christmas
Gift. Largest selling brand of 1Oc. Cigars
In the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
=
Col. ROOSeyelt'S
Uifimatufn Coming.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 19.-That Theodore
Roosevelt will not be a candidate for the
Republican Presidential nomination, next
year. is the message that VIII be deliv-
cred by Clifford Pinehot in an address at
Medina. Ohio. Friday night next
This information came, today, from
Washington in telegram to Secretary
J. u. Vackler of the Ohio Progressive
League. from Walter L. Houser national
manager of the La Toilette campaign.
New York, Dec. 19-"There is no
candidate for the Presidency from
Ne York, and there will be none
take that from me- said Otto T. Ban
nari. a well-known local Republican
leader at dinner, tonight, of 200 cit
liens of the banner Republican dis
trict in the city. Mr.. Barnard follow
ed his remark with tribute to Pres
ident Taft.
Samuel s. Koenig, chairman of the
Republican County committee, de-
elared:. THE New York county organ
ization knows now that we will be
for the denomination and reelection of
President Taft
Herbert Parsons, former county
chairman, said: should any man in
this state come cut as a candidate for
President the papers would very soon
discover the enthusiasm fer@President
Taft
Attorney General Wickersham
dropped in upon the meetings at its
close and added his tribute to the
present administration.
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$4,000
z RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the nrm you're trading with is the first
ry business right here on Lisbon st.
forty-nine years and guarantee every ar
ticle sold In my store to be exactly as
represented. ! also guarantee my prices
liable Jewelry house in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts OF beautiful and In
expensive Gift articles.
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Established 1se1-ls years agoi
u Lisbon Street, Lewiston. Ne.
AecAd9w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

The oranges having membership OF
2e0 or more are:
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-11

J. J. HICKMAN, Sec
 Woodmaa Circle. Meets every second and fourth Friday Visiting sovereigus Invited to attend
 IIBBIE O'NEAL, Guardian.