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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

Chicago, Feb. additional infor-
nation regarding the method used in
figuring the test cost of beef, which
the government contends was an i'm
portant part of the system by which
the packers maintained a combination
in restraint of trade, was given the
jury in the packers trial. today.
William 7. Sheehy, who figured the
test cost of beef for Armour & Co.
during the period covered by the in
dictment. explained the system. He
said a killing charge of s2,75 head
was added to the cost of the live cat
tie and allowance made for the by
products to ascertain the test cost of
the dressed beef. The prices of the
by-product credits were enumerated
as follows:
Hides. 2la to cents a pound, acc
cording to quality; fats. cents a
pound; tongues. S5 cents each,
The witness admitted there was q
period in 1908 when no allowance was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
FIRST IN MAINE.
Primaries Are Held, Mon
day, in Three Counties,
To Choose Candidates for Va
CanCies Existing in Senate.
No Contests Develop and But Little
Interest Shown.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1.-The first pri-
maries ever held in Maine were con-
Quoted, today, in Androseoggin, Waldo
ana York counties for the purpose of
choosing candidates for vacancies ex-
listing in the State senate by reason
of the death of Senators NJ. o. Ed
wards of Lewiston, Winfield s. Pen
dleton oe Islesbcro and Benjamin f.
Hamilton of Biddeford. Elections for
those three offices will be held in
Androscoggin county, March T. and in
the other two counties. March II.
There was little interest in the pri-
mares, TO-DAY, as there was no contest
in any one of the counties. but enc
aspirant in each Of the leading two
parties having filed petitions for a
place ON the ballot.
The RECOMMENDING OF The Legislature
to meet, March %, made necessary
the filing OF the three vacancies and
the senator's chosen when the special
elections are held in March will serve
only for the extra session
The primaries resulted in the nomi-
nation of the following:
Androscoggin county-Roscoe g
REYNOLDS (Dem.). lewiston, Dana s
Williams, RepD, Lewiston.
Waldo county-Edgar F. Hanson
GDem0 Belfast; MareelIHs j. Dow
Rep)f Brooks.
York county-Jeremiah G. Shaw
Dem1, Biddeford; Cecil 5. Clark
Wep), Hollis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
How the Packers Figured
Out the Test Cost of Beef.

given hides by Armour &c Co, in fig
uring the test cost of beef, but he was
unable to remember the exact length
of time this continued. When press
ed by District Attorney Wilkersen as
to his best recollection as to this time,
he said the allowance for hides was
discontinued from six months to a
year in 1903.
Both sides stipulated that the rec
ords .show that Armour & Co. discon-
tinued the allowance for hides in fig
uring the test cost of beef in Decem-
Der. 1908.
Earlier in the government introduce
ed into evidence % kilograms to show
the method of the National Packing
Co in directing it's sales in the New
England territory from the corpora
tion's main Office in Chicago. The
kilograms were identified by Isadore
Snyder, assistant manager in the New
England territory, with headquarters
in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb 5.-Slight snow
furries prevailed during Monday in
scattered areas throughs the North
There is, however, no disturbance
threatening any section. Moderately
cold weather prevails in the country
east of the Rocky mountains, although
te temperature has risen within that
area. Mostly fair weather will pre-
vail in all other districts east Of the
Rockies Moderately cold weather VII
continue in all sections. The winds
along the New England coast will be
moderate west: Middle Atlantic coast
light to moderate west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
Situation in North Part Reported to Be Better, But
That in South Is Worse-zapafstas Reported
In Control Of Much Territoy-.United States
Is Keeping Wachfu| Eye on Situation.

Washington. Feb. although COM
manders at FL aso and other army
pests on the Mexican border have re-
ceiyed orders TO hold themselves il
readiness for q possible mobilization
unless the situation becomes very
serious and -combatant Ameri-
cans in Mexico are endangered, prob
ably only one regiment If infantry
with . troop Of cavalry and battalion
Of field artillery viii be sent to jon
the troops already in the department
Of Texas.
a battalion of the 10th Infantry, in
Arizona. would be one. of the first.
should developments make it evident
that a stronger military force. is
needed there. other commands whic!
probably would be called are the Sth
infantry 1T The Uresidia % Monterey.
Cal, and possibly the Sd Battalion OF
the 9TH Infantry at Fort Logan II.
Root, Argansas While dispatches u
the state department seem TO point 10
a hetterment Of affairs ct Juarez and
other points in northern Mexico. mes
sagez from the American representa-
tiVes IN southern Mexica Indicate that
the SITUATION there Is worse. Zap3tls>
tas are reported to be in control of
most of the territory between Caer-
navaea in Morales and Chilpanzingu
in Guerrero.
It is not believed that the % Amer
leans at Cuernayaca are in danger.
Reports to the department say the
federal garrison there is large and
we'll equipped.
The war departments action in call
ing upon the post commanders
throughout the country to have their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
Mary G. Leavitt
Dies at Boston.

Boston. Feb. Mrs. Mary C. Leav-
lit, for 40 years an honorary presi-
dent of the Worlds Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union, and trav-
eler in many lands in behalf of tenn
perance, died in this city, today. Mrs.
Leavitt was the daughter of Joshua
Clement, and was born in Hopkinton,
n H., in 1880. She married Thomas II
Leavitt at Thetford VT, in June,
1857, and taught school in New Hamp-
shire, Vermont and Massachusetts, for
% years. She entered the temperance
work in 1888 and travelled 100000 miles
and with the aid of interpreters spoke
to people in 81 languages in behalf Of
temperance, morality and Christian.
iLy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

Boston, Feb 5.-William De Graft, a
hunehbacked sea-cook, was
placed on trial in the United States dis
trict court. today, for the murder OIL
the New England coast, June 8, 1911. of
Capt, Charles d. Wyman of the barge
Glendower. Capt Wyman was found
dead in his bunk on the barge on the
way into Newburyport. Only three men
were on the barge at the time, William
Nelson. Antonio Priskis and De Graft.
All three men We're detained and d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

Ciudad Camargo, 50 miles south Of
Chihuahua. says that portion of the
small garrison stationed there re-
belied, yesterday Gov. Gonzales has
gone to confer, today with them.
Telegraphic communication was re-
stored, today, between this city and
Cuerpavaca. \ dispatch just received
here saws that the first train from the
capital arrived AT Cuernavaca, yester-
day bringing supplies and newspapers
Although hundreds of zapatistas are
visible on the hills surrounding Guer-
navaca the town is regarded as safe
on account of its strong garrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
De Graft Placed on Trial
For Murder Of Capt. Wyman.

Graft was subsequently placed under ar
rest while Prlskis and Nelson were held
as witnesses.
The government claims that of the
three men on the barge De Graf had the
best opportunity to commit the crime.
A jury was impanneled at the after
noon session. today. and will visit and
inspect the barge at Lynn. tomorrow
Among the taesmen was James B. Con-
Molly, the writer Of sea stories, but his
name had not been reached when the
jury box was filed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
CHICAGO HAS $4,000 FIRE.
Northern Mating Co. Grain Elevator
Destroyed, Monday Morning.

Chicago. Feb. IA fire which is to
result in AN official investigation. de-
stroyed the grain elevator Of the
Northern Mailing Co. at North Ash
land avenue and Bloomingdale road
early today. The loss is estimated al
$500 900. Two firemen and a Waterman
were injured.
I cannot understand the rapid
spread of the flames" said Chief Sey-
ferlch L will ask the fire attorney
to start an investigation"
Less than two weeks ago the ele-
vator of the Acme Melting and Grain
Co, which was located but a short
distance from the structure which
burned, today, was destroyed by fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
REBELS HOLD THREE TOWNS.
And Have Declared Themselves for
Emilio Vasquex Gomez.

FL Paso, Tex, Feb. 5.--Reports re-
ceivea here over railroad lines state
that Caeas Grandes and Pearson. Chi
huahua, are in the hands Of rebels de-
claring themselves for Emilio Vas
queI Gomez At Pearson the rebels
disarmed the police, Sunday, and took
the town. Fighting also is reported at
San Andreas. Mexican Consul Llorente
here says 0rozco is TO become the
governor of the state of Chihuahua,
Tuesday
Street car traffic between Ell Paso
and Juarez was resumed, this MORN
ing, and the refugees from the dis
turhed town are returning to their
homes. A dozen or more stragglers
from the troop train which Orozco
took to Chihuahua. yesterday, are
Continued on Page seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
sanator E,ad,o v;otor;a

Senator Eladio Victoria, who has
filled the office of Provisional Presi-
dent since the assassination of Presi-
dent Caceres, on Nov. 10, was, Mon
day. elected President of the Repub-
lie of Santo Domingo. President Vic
toria was formerly in the Caceres cab
met and was great friend of the
former President. He is about 80 years
of age and is said TO be wealthy. Or
der prevails throughout the republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington, Feb. Forecast for
New England: Generally fair, Tuesday
and Wednesday. except unsettled in
north portion, Tuesday: colder, Tues
day, along the east coast; moderate
northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Church of the Messiah. Universal
list. Portland, voted, Monday evening. u
extend a call to Rev. Edward c. Downet
of Barre, VT. to become pastor of the
church. 1t is understood that he will az
cept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

Tens of thousands Of tons Of ice
which have formed on the Hudson,
dufing the past week. viii so to waste
from sheer lack OF room to store it
away Almost every icehouse along
the river bank is buiging with such a
crop as has not been gathered before
for 25 years. officials Of the Knicker-
booker Ice Co state. and those not al
ready filled win be. within day or
SO. Meantime tile cold snap continues
with reinforced Nigor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
Boston Forecas st.

Boston, Feb. Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday, fair and some
what lower temperature; Wednesday
fair; moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

men in q state of preparedness for
immediate service was result of rep
reservations made by the state depart
ment when the situation was more
critical. The plans of the general
staff for a campaign in Mexico were
prepared long ago and have been in a
state OF constant revision. Generally
they contemplate the employment of
about 100000 men. $4,000 of whom
would be regulars gathered from all
of the military departments. Supple
menting these would be 6e090 militia
men.
While the regular troops would bs
ready for service within three days
or a week at the outside. it is esti-
mated that 50 DAYS would be required
TO assemble and equip the militia
The official account OF the qaelling
of the mutiny at Juarez by Cen
0rozeo, contains the added Informal
ton that col. Estrada was again re-
lieved Of the command Of the troops
and placed under arrest No explana
ton was offered why this officer who
supposed to be loyal to Madero fell
under 0ro2co's displeasure.
Casas Grandes. on the railroad a
short distance south of Juarez was
reported 10 be held by about 400
Xasqnstas or adherents to the cause
of DR. Emilio Nasquez.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

investigation. early Monday showed
that no lives were lost in the fire which
destroyed the Hotel Montana ut Helena,
Mont, early Saturday. All of the guests
have been accounted for. The loss was
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Angered because the State Bank of
Dowagiac Mich, did not open. Mon
day, depostors broke open the front
door and demanded of those inside
that they be paid their money 1t was
some time before the crowd would be
contented with explanations and
promises that they would soon be paid
in full. President f. b. Jenny has said
that the $4,000 in alleged worthless
notes which have been found will be
made good by the bank. When asked
il arrests would be made. Examiner
Slovenian refused to answer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

Three of family are dead. one ia
tally and two seriously injured. Mon
day, as the result of a fire in the home
OF Ole Ambrosen at Yucatan. ,iinn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

Mexico City. Feb. IA special dis
patch received by the Herald from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
REVOLT AT CHIHUAHUA.

Part of Small Garrison Rebels-May
Bo Pacifed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27
STILL JABBING THE
SNLIER TRUST
Talagfam BY unllad 10.


Telegram by United Press.
Washington. May 81 The proposed
closing Of the San Francisco mint. ID
stop coinage there and make It only
an assay office provoked another at-
tack upon tie smelter trust in The
house, although after bitter fight,
Che house voted Ia continue the San
Francisco mint. Ii was freely charged
BY various representatives that closing
Of the mint would rebound only TO
benefit the trust Rep. Rakar
Dem., Col.,) declared that coast amelts
ers of the combination would get the
business, or a large part Of il, form.
erly done BY Uncle Sam and with It
the profits. Another iab at the
trust is proposed IN the house terri
tories committee, which Is consider.
ing the bill for federal construction II
an Alaskan railroad, to compete for
copper ore carrying business with the
Guggenheim road That the Gnggen-
helm brothers have relinquished CON
troll Of the Alaskan railroad is assert
ed, however
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27
Was Just an Ordi
nary Street Scrap

A fistio combat occurred Sunday
evening on Second street. close to
chickasha avenue. Hun Burkett and
X F.. Goens were the participants.
Eventually Burkett received the worst
end Of the argument
Parties who witnessed the encoun-
ter. tell the story as follows. Burkett
and Goens met on the sidewalk and
engaged in conversation, which
waxed very warm and eliminated IN 4
general "eussing OUT given to Goens
by Burkett. They elinched and went
to the pavement, rolling over and over.
Burkett was seen to reach for a gun
and as he drew it from his pocket
some one yelled to Goens, Look oui
for that gun" Acting upon this sug
eestion, Goens succeeded in getting
hold OF the barrel and turning the
business end away from his body just
as the gun was discharged and ths
bullet caromed harmlessly away down
Second street
After This they GOT TO their feet aas
the gun was taken from Burkett by
bystander The men then agreed ii
call 1t off and be iriends They ha'
hardly decided on this plan when Sur
( kett resumed the fight, this time usinl
his fists. Goens retallated and sue
ceeded shortly IN administering e
we're drubbing to the struggling Bur
kett.
Burkett was arrested BY officers Dil
Ion and Anderson. lie was arraignsI
before Justice Moore this morning &
make bond. No charge has been mad
against Goens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27

The barn Of Miss Marth Vaughn
burned Saturday evening at 6 o'clock.
The barn was located at Twelfth and
Minnesota and was Oh the property
where NJ Flatau and J. w. Kayser
reside. The fire originated from a
trash pile in the yard OF NJ. Flatau.
Sparks blew and set the hay about the
barn on fire aud the wind famed the
flames until the barn was enyeioped.
before the department received the
alarm. No horses were kept in the
stable, SO that the loss was only stor
age goods. The buggy and harness Of
u. Nv. Kayaer was destroyed and much
storage goods owned by the Flatau's
burned.
The loss was nearly $500 and was
only partially covered by insurance.
The burning building was first dis
covered BY Mrs. Moore, who turned
in the alarm at once. Before the de-
partment arrived sparks from the Fla
tau barn had caught another barn
across the alley, belonging to G. w
Lowrey, but the prompt and skillful
work of tie fire department failed
to save either structure The build
lngs we're too far gone before the ar
rival Of The fire fighters.
Sparks and burning embers were
blown to several houses in the vicIn
ity but we're promptly extlnguished
without serious damage being done.
The main cable Of the Pioneer Tele
phone company carried through the al
ley back Of the barns was burned in
two. putting more than one hundred
phones in West Hill out Of commits
sion. The estimated loss TO the tele
phone company is $500 Men are a
work on the line and service will b.
resumed today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27
Soaking" the Consumer
Telegram BY United press.

Telegram BY United Press.
Washington, May 27 Once more
the poor old consumer has to dig down
into bis pocket and pay tribute to a
trust This Time it is the coal trust,
and the excuse given for this trusts
latest scheme to gougc few extra
dollars ont o. the public is the fact
that the coal miners struck.
There ~ no evidence that the coal
strike which was not. strictly speak.
ink. strike, cost the trust anything
except the profit Il gould have made
hpd the men not laid down their tools
pending a readlusiment Of their con
tracts. But with this weak excuse for
a basis, the trust has declared that
there shall Be no Usual spring discount
Of 30 cents per ton on coal this year.
Thus the consumer Gays not only
the loss in profits suffered by the trust
during the strike" but he also pays
ior the slightly increased cost Or min.
ing. due 10 the small raise ln pay
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27

Having scrutinlzed the sheet Of note
paper carefully the young man laid It
down tenderly. He dipped his pen iii
the Ink and tried It on a scrap Of pa
per before he spread his feet apart
and hunched over the desk 70 write.
He began.
aMr, Alwell W Adkins, New York
City, Dear slr-I wish to bring to your
attention a matter which while con
corning both Of us yet pertains more
closely to affairs connected with my
self and yet also Is perhaps more I'm
poFtant to you Judging from the
standpoint you naturally might have,
taking into consideration All the facts
that"
The young man suddenly crumpled
he sheet and cast It from him, then
picked 1t UP again to smooth II out
and glare at It.
Now" he said to himself, 4 won
der what | really thought was say
Ing / suppose II had gone on with
that ! should have ended the sentence
with something about picking cur
rants on the mountains and why pre-
fer white fish broiledP
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27

put by Df w. 81.
voted aye
IT
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27
Time is Extended
Indian Land Buyers

Telegram by United Press.
Washington May a. Secretary ol
the Interior Fisher has advised Con
gressmen Ferris ana Davenport that
the department has extended until mex
fall the time for makIFs tie first pay
rnent On he Creek and Cherokee an-
allotted lands which were sold KS:
year, and which payments feii due
this month The department has al
ready extended untIi fall the payments
that fell due on the choctaw and
chickasaw lands As this makes two
Of these payments due In November
and December. the department has iur
ther decided TO extend them for an
additional year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27

COMMENCEMENT At COLLEGE.
The following program Of the com
mencement exercises to be held al
the Girls college has been announced
beginning Thursday May 90, and com
tlnuins over until May rs:
Monday, May 27
l0:Oe to 1880 a no. Exhibition OF
Work in Technical Departments.
4.00 to $50 .. m. Gymnastic tx
hihition.
500 2. m.-Gfaduating Recital Ia
Music Department.
Tuesday May 2s.
1000 TO 1880 a. m.-Rccital hy De-
partment of Piano and Voice
$500 TO 500 = M Exhibition Of
work IN Technical Departments
500 p. M Graauaiiea Exercises:
Address to Graduates by Dr b
AaWell Of Natehitoches. I.a
Awarding Of Diplomas
Announcements
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27
tFirst published May 2S, 1929
NOTICE OF SALE or LAND UNDER
FORECLOSURE.

Notice is hereby given that pursu.
ant Of an order OF sale issued out oil
the District Court OF Grady County,
Oklahoma, on the 18th day Of May. A.
D. 1912, in an action wherein G. e
Avery was plaintiff and A. J. Walaock
was defendant, directed to me, the
undersigned Sheriff Of Grady County,
Oklahoma, commanding me- to levy
upon, appraise and sell the following
described property, to-wit. South
west quarter OF Sec. Thirty-one ia
Twp 10 North OF Range & West In
Grady County, Oklahoma, to satisfy
judgment and decree of foreclosure
in favor Of said plaintiff and against
said defendant obtained and made IN
said Court GA the first DAY Of Mas. a.
D. 1912, for the sum Of SlT9S55 and
accruing costs, with interest thereon
at the rate Of six per cent per annnm
from the first day Of May, A. d. 1912,
and all costs aeCrulng,
Therefore will. on the 29th day
Of June, A. p. 1912, At the hour Of ten
o'clock in the forenoon Of said day. at
the front door Of the Court House in
the City OF ehiekaaha, in said County
and State, offer for sale and sell to
the highest bidder, for cash. said
property above described. or so n,Rh
thereof as viii satisfy said judgment,
with interest and costs.
Witness my hand this, the 22nd day
of May, A. d. 1919
JOHN G. LEWIS,
Sheriff Of Grady County. Oklahoma
BY J. A. THOMPSON,
5-23-30d Deputy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27

-see here! You wrote personal
letter yesterday during office hours.
You used your employers time That's
stealing
swell, sir. I have worked overtime
at least one hundred times per year
for the past ten years
sHal Hun That's hhnlnsss" "
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-05-27

Now is the time to get ria Of your
rheumatism. You can dc il BY apply.
inc Chamberlain's finlment and mas
saying the parts freely at each appil-
cation. For sale b al dealers