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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
The Varsity Football Squad
Showing Up Finely.
Fall Track Work Begins--I
Team Looks Promising.
Sophomore.Freshmen BASEBALL.
Faculty Noiices..Augusta Boys.

orono, Me-, Sept. (SpeeiaD.-
direction of Coaches Windgard and
Reilly has been given hard practice
this week, in spite of the rain The
squad has been divided into three
teams and signal work is the prinei-
pal feature of the practice. The first
team is under the direct supervision
of Coach Windgard. The backfeld will
feel the loss of Ty Cobb, who did not
return to college this year. There
are several candidates for the position.
Smiley II. Bernheisel '15 and Gilman
Is are all showing up well in back
field positions. Captain Parker is in
his old form and Sheppard, whose
kicking was feature last season. is
back in the game. Bryant, the fast
Freshman quarterback from Bidde-
ford. showed up we'll in the game with
Fort Mckinley last Saturday and will
undoubtedly make the quarterback
position. He has a close second, how
ever, in Hamlin, the fast little quarter
back from Portland High.
Allie Cook will be found in his old
position at left end while on the OPP
posite end of the line Donahue Is
and Smith IL are both showing speed.
The tackle positions are we'll looked
after by Bob. Sawyer. all Maine tackle
of two years ago, and Murray, who
played in that position last year.
There arc number OF candidates
out for the guard positions and The
man who makes the team will have
to hustle. Baker the old Hebron star
Kent u; Crowell, IA; MoEahan, IA
and Fisher, Il, are all showing III
well. In the enter OF the line Whitney
is playing the same steady game that
he did last year, while Burnette, {
Freshman from Boston Latin School
is also doing well.
Fall track work has begun in ear
nest and Capt. Houghton has large
squad of men out every night Coacf
Graf" Smith, who turned out {
championship team last spring, is t
pe with the squad all the season this
Year. Interest now centers about the
cross country run which Will be helt
with Tufts in Medford Oct. IA. Among
the candidates VINO are showing III
especially well in this event are Capt
IIoughton. 70; Powers, "a; Kelly, IA
Brooks. IA Paterson. l3; TONNES
IL; Morus. IA; Walters. 10; Phil
brook, II. and Brewster. 10.
The Sophomore class has issued
challenge to the Freshmen for
series OF baseball games, the loser t
buy the peanuts for the peanut scrar
The first game is to be played mex
Saturday forenoon. Both teams hav
been practicing for some days. Th
Scphomeres have elected Mark Pen
aleton manager of their team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
u. s. STEEL.
Statement Expected with
in the Next "a Hours,
On Altitude Of Corporation To-
ward Recent Statements
OF Atty. Gen. wlckersham In Trust
Prosecution Matter.

| New York, Sept cit was stated a
| the office of the United States Stee
| Corporation today that Chairman Ell
| bert III. Gary might make a statement
| within the next a hours bearing upor
| the attitude of the corporation toward
| the recent statements of Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham in the matter of pros
ecuting the trusts.
The fact that Judge Cary had the is
suing of such q statement under con
sideration was made known after the
regular weekly meeting of the corpor-
ation's finance committee this after.
noon which was attended by J. p
Morgan and Francis Lynde Stetson
usually attended the meetings Of thi;
committee and it was reported tina
they had been specially invited to con
fer With the members of the commit
tee on the 'Wickersham situation
1t was said that strong pressure had
been brought to bear upon the officers
for some such statement as being ur
gently called for owing TO the uncer.
tainty existing among the corporations
shareholders in view of the insistenl
rumors of government dissolution
suit. Wall Street had the report earl!
in the day that an announcement oil
the subject would be given out at tn
close of the stock market but thi
proved to be a statement continet
wholly to the corporations presen
business.
This statement was as follows:
Existing conditions are affecting
business to the extent that instead
contract bookings for forward deliver.
customers are buying only for ilnme
date requirements. Nevertheless
strange as ii may seem, the volume
prompt business is larger than usual
specifications running Upwards of $1,000
tons per day OF the 100000 tons OF
the books, of which 100000 tons is in
ter-company business, it may be sale
from the standpoint of mill operators
it is better business than an old-t imf
contract order book of double the ton
mage, inasmuch as it represents activ,
business cape BILE of specifications II
sufficient volume as required to operat'
our mills ON the present basis for some
months to come"
Judge Gary and several fellow Oil
GERS and directors of the corporation
left the offices together after bushes
hours and it was reported that a nigh
conference was contemplated. Othe
conferences of informal nature wer
held BY leading lawyers acting for Va
rious corporations to discuss the stu
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Sustaining the charge that eorrup-
ton and Incompetence have been gen
erai in the departments of Queens Dor
ough Greater New York;, Governor
Dix Tuesday night ordered Borough
President Lawrence Gresser removed
from office. The governor based his
action upon the report of Samuel H,
Ordway of New York, who was APP
pointed by Governor Hughes as com
missioner to hear testimony following
the filing of charges against Gresser
and who recommended the borough
presidents removal for "Ineft1cience'
incon,petency and neglect of duty
dresser. Democrat. has held office
practically continuous since 1896 and
has been borough president since
April 80. 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
Colby College.

Captain Hcrrick. 49, called out all can
didates for fall practice Tuesday and the
biggest squad that ever turned out for
any branch of athletics in Colby reported
to Coach Adams and Mgr Wells. Track
athletics are new at Colby. but with the
spirit and push that Coach Adams puts
into the men he has aroused high feel
ing of interest in the sport The hope Of
championship team is on the lips of all
Colby men and it certainly looks that
way with last years team back but one
and the new material of the 1915 class.
The old men back are: Capt Herrick,
twice intercollegiate high jump champion
and record holder: Gates. the Maine inter-
collegiate champion half-miler; Small and
Bowen. auarter-milers; Reynolds and
Keyes miers Kimball, Morse and Mar
dini in the broad jump; Goode, Morse and
Nardini in the sprints; Wood as high
jumper. who will this year without doubt
be factor in the Maine Intercollegiate
Last year he was off form on account OF
a bad leg Tibbets and Beach as weight
men look good this year, especially in
the discus.
The new men are a good looking lot
Coach Adams and Captain Herrick thinl
they have material that will do things
FRASER Merrill and Mills, all with mark:
under IL seconds; Pratt. quarter-milel
| from New Hampshire. has been clocket
| in 50 fiat; Farsworth. hurdler from Tntoi
Seminary. has topped the high sticks il
| 16 is; Ladd, hammer thrower, who ha
a great future, holding the Brewste
Academy record of 160 feet; Pendegast o
Boston Latin. good shot putter, who vii
develop with training into a point WHINE
these men are among the new ones a
Colby this year.
| Grape-rush day and the Freshman
Sophomore baseball game We're postpone'
until Wednesday on account of the rain,
weather.
| A meeting of the student body was HEX
after chapel Tuesday in order that tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
MONEY LOST
( By Sickness and Enforced ldleness.

Many of the days of sickness ana
misery, too often accompanied by loss
Of nay, may easily be charged to neg
Iect or indiscretion on the part OF the
individual. Just little more care IN
the matter of diet and attention to reg.
MARTY of habits will change such days
into happy and profitable ones. GIVE
heed to Natures first warnings OF ap'
uroaching trouble, keep your stomach
and digestion right and your bowels
regular,-then everything will look
cheerful and your days work will bs
easier.
on the first appearance of acid stom
.ch nausea, headache or constipation
taxa one or two teaspoonfuls of L. Z
.x4wood Medicine, and the function
IN Tesunka their normal activity yo'
}iis void ~ expense of sickness, am
49,. - &u3al pay. Get bottle te
Jav fSi4 your dealer or write us +
mai free sample. The IL. F." Med
icine Co, Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
Board of Registration in Session.

The Board of Registration began its
sessions Tuesday to register voters for
the municipal election of next Monday.
The board will be in session Nednes-
day and Thursday the following
hours: . A. NJ to l p. NJ; to and
TO 8 p NJ The Friday session will
close at P NJ There was not much
business done Tuesday and this is ac-
counted for by the large number OF
names added before the September
election. This session of the board Is
a. good time for all who have changed
their places of residence from one
ward to another to have the change
made on the check lists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
TONE OLE TIE MARKET.

Beef cattle were in moderate supply
and the market was quiet with price;
of the best grades averaging highe
and The other grades at the previous
figures. The best steers and oXef
brought 6a@7Ae, with few extra
fancy a little above that figure. Coco
sters and oxen sold at 6M6%c, the best
COWS from Az M5i.c, fair to good cows
4a4%c,, ordinary cows 3A@4c, poor
cows alsmSs4c, and bolognas and can
ners 2@212c. Bulls sold from 3@5c.
Veal calves were in d little less ae-
tive demand with the receipts about
normal. Prices ranged from IqS12c
but fewer sold at the higher figures
and the average received was lower.
Hogs showed a fractional decline
selling from 6%d7c, live weight, with
dressed hogs SasMS7sc. Receipts at the
Yards were smaller but buyers were
not disposed to purchase except or
their own terms and they made thu
market
Sheep and lambs were in very small
supply at the yards, and there wa!
only nominal market Prices wer'
lower, at 1bm3c. for sheep and 3M5c
Cor lambs.
Milch cows We're in good supply ant
there was no change in prices TIL
best cows find ready sale but afte
sold the rest dragged. Prices averaged
| from $254$50, with choice cows up t
| $50
The live poultry market was quiet
| Fowl quoted TIC higher at 144l4lac
J hroiler chickens / cent lower at l4e
and ROSTERS ! cent lower at 9M10c.
SALES At THE YARDS,
Beef Cattle--Foss 4 Carney sold | p
oxen, 1000 lbs. at &C., and ! pr. oxen. S6'
lbs, at 64v. :. c. Hall sold oxen, e9
| lbs. at &c. II. L. Whitney sold bull IN
lbs, at &c. / COW, $50 lbs, at SIC, and
COW. $40 lbs. at 2Ac II. A. Gilmore K G.
sold / choice COW, 1900 lbs, at &c. and
COWS. from 2AMSae, Minis & Holbrook sol
COW at &C.. 2 cows at &c. and ut p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Arnold, 4-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Anderson of Stockholm, white al
play Sunday fell off the piazza and broke
his neck. lie died instantly.
Asa Morrison was bound over in this
sum Of $500 Tuesday at Auburn OH tbs
charge of setting the fire of Sept. ii
the Hampshire house in that city.
George Charles Of Fryeburg Center
while working in the woods at Cold 4aY
er, was felled by tree which struck min
across his neck. He was brought out oi
a stretcher and is completely paralyzed
He was taken to the Maine Central hos
pital Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
Bulletins.

Boston. Sept. 26.-Thomas NJ. Joyce
secured the Democratic nomination for
senator in the 4th Suffolk district,
thus securing a victory for the Dono-
van Keliher-Doyle Combination over
Congressman Curley and Mayor Fitz-
gerald, who backed Timothy +. Gala
han.
The unofficial returns indicate the
selection of Senator James p. Timielty
for Democratic nomination in the
eth Suffolk district, who was opposed
by John j. O'Hara.
Robert p. Clarkson won the Demo-
cratic senatorial nomination in the Sth
Suffolk district over field of seven
candidates.
Francois J. Horgan Won the Dem
ocratic senatorial nomination in the
9Th Suffolk district over John ]. Hoar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
Vassalhoro Granae.

The Nassalboro Grange will hold u
Grange fair on Wednesday, October IL,
at their new Grange hall at East Vas
salbero. The prospects for a success
full fair look unusually promising, and
the committee on farm products al
ready report that an unexeelled dis
play in this line will be forthcoming.
The committees on fancy work, dairy
products. antiques. canned fruits.
kitchen products. etc, are equally
optimistic.
Both dinner and supper will be
served in the hall and in the evening
as climax of the whole. an up-to-
date minstrel show will be presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
Maine Central'S
New Schedule.

The fall and winter schedule of the
Maine Central will go into effect at
12.Ol \. NJ. next Monday. Oct. >. The
schedule for Waterville viii be prac-
tically the same as it was last win
ter but very little difference being
rlade in the departure of the trains.
One change which will be appreciated
by many is the arrival of Train No.
-, the evening train from Portland
via Brunswick. which gets in this city
at 730 o'clock. This is the same time
as which ii has been arriving on the
summer schedule and nearly three
quarters of an hour earlier than 1t
came last winter
The following is the time table in
brief for Waterville:
GOING EAST Cro BANGoR).
No. 7t-(Pullman), LIS y. NJ. daily.
No. 127-(Pullman). BAT daily.
No. s9--7.15 a. NJ. except Sunday.
No. 1-950 A. NJ. except Sunday.
No. % Pullman). $50 z. NJ. except
Sunday.
No. 1t-3.l5 Z. NJ, except Sunday.
No 25-7,4o p NJ. except Sunday.
No 70t-10.10 a. NJ, Sundays only,
No. 7i1-3.45 z. NJ. Sundays only.
GOING EAST CrO SkoWHEGAN)
No. Fill A. NJ. except Sunday
No. 2S-s55 \. NJ. except Sunday
No. fS-4.10 a. NJ, except Sunday'
No. t5-7.45 Z. NJ, except Sunday
No. 72i-1015 a. NJ. Sundays only
| No. 72S-3.4S p. NJ, sundays only.
| GOING WEST VIA BRUNSWICK.
No. s-(Pullmam, 2.S5 a. NJ. except
Monday.
| Nc. 44--6 A. NJ. except Sunday
No 6i--9.02 A. NJ. except Sunday.
| No. 90-1210 p. NJ, except Sunday
No. $50 +. NJ, except Surday
Nc. 102-3.2S p. NJ, except Sunday.
No. 112-5.40 p. NJ. except Sunday
No. Zoos p NJ. daily
No. 7s4-s1o A. NJ. Sundays only.
No. 702-250 p. NJ, Sundays only
| GOING WEST. VIA LEWISTON.
| No 12-5.45 A. NJ except Sunday.
| No. f24-S05 A. NJ. (to Oakland only.
/ No. 14-9 a. NJ. except Sunday.
No. 2o-12.45 p NJ except Sunday
/ No. 16-2.20 p. Nj. except Sunday.
/ ARRIvALS-FROM BANGOR
| No S-(pnllman)-2.2 A. NJ. except
Monday.
No. 64-S.54 A. NJ except Sunqay'
No. eO-i210 F. Nj. except Sunday.
No. 1e-2.16 p NJ. except Sunday.
No. 102-322 p. NJ. except Sunday
No. l12-6.S5 p. NJ. except Sunday
No. 2-9.5S P. NJ. daily.
No. 764-9.10 A. NJ. Sundays only
No. 7O2-2.40 p M. Sundays only
Il ARRIVAL S-FRoM SKOWHEGAN.
Il No. 12-5.45 A. NJ. except Sunday.
II No. t4-s.45 4. NJ. except Sunday
No. 20-l235 p. NJ. except SUNDAY
No. 22-305 p Nj. except Sunday
No. 714--s.55 A. NJ. Sundays only.
No 722-235 p M. Sundays only
;. ARRIVALS-FROM BRUNSWlCk.
r No. 71-fPullman-1.5 A. M, daily
al No. 127-tPulman)-3.4 A. NJ. dally
y No. S9-7.1e A. NJ. Qrom South Car
n diner only0
81 No. 1-950 A. M. except sunday
r. No. s-12.4s p. M. except Sunday.
ri No. laos p. M. except Sunday.
nj No. 1885 p. M. except Sunday
y No. $3.50 p NJ. except Sunday.
= No, 7Ol-1040 A. NJ. Sundays only.
No. 711-335 p. NJ. Sundays only
ARRIVALS FROM LEWISTON.
= No. 5-9.45 A M. except sundays.
u No. 2S-S40 A. NJ, except Sunda.
(from oakland-) II
!. No. 29-1.2s p. NJ. except Sunday
Z No. 13-4.05 P. N. except Sunday.
- No. 15---77..sg5 p. NJ. except Sunday.
=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Charles Simonds, aged about 80, of
Portland, foreman of construction crew.
was probably fatally hurt Monday while
al work iii the yard of the York mills at
Saco. The smokestack of portable steam
boiler that was being moved fell and
struck him on the shoulders. lie was
taken to the hospital, where the phys-
clans found his spine was fractured, par
alyzing his body below the shoulders. An
operation was performed, but the sur
geons said there was slight chance for
recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27
Roston,s eubernatorial Vote.

Boston. Sept. 26.-The full vote of
he city of Boston for the Republican
and Democratic candidates for the
nomination for governor of the Com
monwealth was as follows:
Repu lica n-Frothingham S794i
Walker 2l46: White 90S.
Democratie-Foss 29,664; Hisgen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

That II is possible to recover IRON
the effects of a knife thrust IN tue
heart is being proved by Frank Grow
or of Moosehead, Mimi, who eight
DAYS ago was stabbed during con-
troversy over poker game. Al hrst !.
was thought that Grover would Ole ana
his assailant w. n. Little, was held
70, murder. Although Grover had nVe
ribs removed and several stitches TAX
en- in his heart, it is now stated tilat
he has a good chance for recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Sheriff w. ID. Preston of Desha
county, Arkansas, and Deputy Sheriil
Barney Stiel of Little Rock were Kill
ed in a pistol battle with party oil
Negroes near Dumas. Ark, late Tues
day afternoon. Three Negroes Were
also killed. Preston and Stiel were
endeayoring to arrest several OF tins
Negroes wanted in Little Rock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Henry N. Harmon. proprietor of the
Park Square lunch room, met with an
accident Tuesday afternoon that might
have caused serious injuries. While
supervising some repairs to the build
ing Mr.. Harmon had occasion 70 stel
on to the roof of S. L. Whitcam 5
building hut said roof, not being as
strong as it was before the Civil War
gave way under MIR. Harmon's weight
and as d consequence Mr.. Harmon
made a hasty disappearance through
the roof, fortunately landing on Soma
loose boxes and barrels. thereby cas-
ing the fall. Mr.. Whitcomb rushed out
hearing the noise, thinking that he
had some Inischievous boys TO punish
bat gave his neighbor assistance. Mr.
Harmon met with no more serious in
iuries than having his shins barked
not even breaking his nose glasses III
the fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Washington. Sept. 26-Naval officers
who have contended that the battleship
Maine was destroyed by an internal eX-
plosion claimed today that there was
overwhelming proof of the soundness of
their theory in the terrible disaster in
Toulon harbor yesterday. The Liberte' S
bow was thrown upward and finally back
ward upon the midshp section of the
hull This was caused by the tremendous
downward force of the explosion amid
ships To some of the experts the reports
seemed TO indicate that the condition of
the wreck of the Liberte is almost pre-
cisely like that of the wreck of the
Maine in Havana harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

The aggregate of live stock at Brighton
Waterfowl and the local siaughtei
This week: Cattle, 1895; sheep, 1929
calves. 1862; hogs. 1I,25S
Last week: Cattle, 4lS2; sheep, 1885
calves, 1915, hogs, Is, nS.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle, l5S. sheep, 1883; calves. 4o7: hogs,
1Rn
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FRoTHlNGHAM AND FoSS WIN
CONTINUED from Page One)

The primaries passed off without
noteworthy incident. although in this
city there were several contests in
which political luminosity was aroused
to a considerable degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

per cent, the total amount. 2Si, 19f bales
being greater than any year in the his
tory of the industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Paris, Sept. 26.-The city is in
mourning today for its navy's dead.
The flags over public buildings are at
half mast official dinners arranged
for the immediate future have been
abandoned and social engagements
generally are cancelled.
The ministry OF marine began today
to issue lists of dead and injured, Up
to this afternoon the names of only
IA of the dead and eight of tie
wounded had been posted.
Later n revised official list was is
sued naming is as dead, IL as having
disappeared and 81 as injured. The
brief list indicates the difficulties of
Identification. Moreover the authori-
ties at Teulon are reluctant to name
anyone as dead or missing until the
case is certain.
The ministry of marine was visited
by about 100 kinspeople of missing of
ficers and men. seeking information
The minister of marine, NJ Delcasse
who was at his desk at I A. NJ, say
as many as was possible for him t
| see.
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LIB E.
Continued from Page one.)

to be discussed with animation among
the officers and men of the fleet.
Whatever may have started the un-
sontrollable fire aboard the Liperte.
lii was pointed out, might equally
well fire any ship in the French navy.
If the initial cause of the tragedy
was the chemical change in the pow
der. so that by the mere lapse of time
ii began to burn, not life aboard
any warship, it was argued would be
secure. The general discussion of this
vital question will, it is believed. re-
suit in an investigation of the most
rigid nature, for French naval Off
GERS are convinced that the time has
arrived when the fleet should be
brought up to a state of reasonable
safety. The opinion of experts is gen.
orally against the theory of spon-
taneous combustion, yet no other ade-
quate cause is put forward. Judg-
ment, it is declared, should be sus-
pended until the searching official in
quiry is completed, and there is every
confidence that this inquiry will be
thorough and impartial.
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Brighton and Watertown Live Stocl

MARKET.
Especially reported for the kennebe'
Journal. Stock Yards, Sept. 26 1911.
MAINE.
At Brighton.
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WATERVILLE.

L. 4. Savage Of Bangor was a visi-
ter in the city Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

s. Z. Thurston of South Unioa was
in Waterviile Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Frank G. Allen of Portland called on
friends in Waterville Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-27

Dance at the Taconnet clubhouse
Friday evening, Sept. %. Music by
Leahy Sisters.
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July. 1910, per cent was paid on the
account of that year.
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AT WASHINGTON.

Continued from Page One.)