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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
EDDIE McGooRTY WINS.
Knocks Out English Champ In First
Round With Let's.

New York, Sept. 23.-Eddie McGoorty
,of Oshkosh, Wis, who claims to be the
top-notcher among middleweights, added
strength to his argument, tonight, when
he made short work of Jack Harrison.
champion of England. who holds the
Lord Lonsdale belt. After knocking out
Dave Smith. the Australian champion.
in the first round at Madison Square
Garden three weeks ago. In the same
ring, tonight, he knocked out the British
champion in minutes. So seconds
The men agreed to weigh in at p NJ.
lat 100 pounds and both were under weight
at that hour, but at the ringside Nc
Goorty weighed in at 165 and Harrison
at 1853.
McGoorty opened up with a right and
left to the face, then staggered the Eng
lshman with left hook on the jaw.
Keeping his man continually on the de-
fensive sent right and left blows to the
head and after a smashing right to the
face and right uppercut under the
chin, he hooked Harrison's jaw with his
left, sending him down for the count OF
nine. The Englishman got up groggy
and McGoorty chased him around the
ring, landing three rights and three lefts
on the head. and with another lett hook
put the Englishman down for a second
time for a count of nine.
As soon as Harrison was ON his feet,
McGoorty landed two straight lefts to
the face and right cross on the ear,
rocked him with right uppercuts and
then repeated with a left hook, which
sent the Englishman to the floor for the
third and last time. He lay on his pack
in the middle of the ring, while he was
counted out and had to be dragged to
his corner. 1t was several minutes be-
fore his seconds We're able TO resusci-
tate him sufficiently for leaving the ring.
Mike Gibbons. the ST. Paul middle
weight, met Tommy Maloney of this city
in another 10-round bout at the Garden
tonight. 1t was Maloneys first appear
ance as a middleweight and from start to
finish the fight appeared to be simply a
boxing lesson with Gibbons as master.
Maloneyi exhibited gameness however.
Gibbons allowed him to hit only on suf-
france and it looked as though the st.
Paul boxer was holding back to avoid
a knockout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
Straus May be Rep
ublican Candidate.

Saratoga, n. Y, Sept. 23.-The name
of Oscar S. Strauss gubernatorial can
didate of the Progressive party, may
be presented to the Republican state
convention as candidate for Governor.
Senator Josiah Newcomb of New York
upon his arrival here. tonight, author
lied statement in which he declar
ed that If necessary he would present
Mr.. Straus' name for the consideration
of the delegates. Il am for the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Straus for Governor,
overthrowing Tammany all over the
state" said Senator Newcomb in his
statement. Il shall IL necessary pre-
sent his name. If this is an open con-
vention he will be nominated"
This declaration came close on the
heels of n telegram from Mr. Straus
in reply to a telegraphic inquiry by q
delegate whether he would accept
such nomination, or would your ac-
ceptance be conditional on the plat
form or other contingent considera-
tions?"
MIR. Straus replied to this inquiry:
Il appeal to the people of all parties
to COVE me their support upon my
public record and upon the covenant
in my platform with the people of
the Empire state"
Delegates, who are looking with fa-
varng eyes upon the candidates. of
Former Speaker James w. Wads-
worth, Johe E. Hedges, Former Con-
gresham William S. Bennett. Freder
ick w Stevens and District Attorney
Charles s. Whitman Of New York
declared. tonight that Mr.. Straus'
telegram made it obligatory upon the
Republican convention to adopt the
Progressive party platform if they
nominated Mr.. SIRIUS. Other dele
gates, however. We're not so certain
that it would be necessary to adopt all
the planks of the Progressive party II
Mr.. Straus were named
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

DISMlSsES PROTEST.
President Lynch Will Not Allow Phila.
Nationals New York Protest.

New York, Sept 23.-President Lynch
of the National League, today, dismissed
the protest Fogel of the Philadelphia Ma
tionals made in connection with the first
game of a double header played with
New York at Philadelphia on sept. o.
The protest was made on the ground that
Umpire Rigler had msconstrued the
rules in a decision during the game
which was won by New York with a
score of s to /. The decision complained
of occurred in the sixth inning when
Magee was caught between home and
third base and was declared out for in
ltentionally interfering with Catcher Will
son in completing the play.
President Lynch's ruling says thai
"the umpire's ruling on this play was
based solely on his accuracy of judg-
ment, and as his ruling was not in vic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Charles c. Hayes Selected Chairman
OF Democratic State Convention.

Concord. n. H., Sept. 23.-Charles c..
Hayes of Manchester, was. selected as
chairman of the Democratic state con-
vention which meets here tomorrow. at
a caucus held tonight The convention
will only nominated Presidential candi-
dates, adopt platform and elect q
state committee. its duties having been
greatly smplifed by the primary sys-
tenn. No contests are in sight
At the caucus. Charles T.. Tilton of Til
ton was chosen clerk of the convention
and Daniel w Badger of Portsmouth
chairman of the committee on resoIu-
lions. The executive committee met this
afternoon and elected Clarence f. Carr
of Andover as treasurer. to succeed Will
liam Yeaton resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
PEACE AFFAIR OFF.
But Little Prospect of Early Settle
ment of Mexican Trouble.

Washington. Sept. 23.-While lie acute
ness of the situation on the northern Dor
der of Mexico appears to have diminish
ed somewhat, as the result of the diss-
patton of the larger rebel forces in the
neighborhood of the important towns by
the government troops, todays report
from the country at large We're anything
but encouraging TO those who have look
ed for an early return of peace.
The state of Durago. the southern part
of Chihuahua and the western part OF
Sinaloa are reported to be full of bands
of rebels and brigands. The presence Of
several other bands was reported near
the line of the Mexican Central Railroad
between Dinmita and Jimnez.
Curnayaca is to all intents and pur-
poses isolated and there is no communi-
cation with eastern Guerrero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
CLARK SPEAKS.
Says Democrats Cannot Lose In Fall
EIection-Says Must Fight.

Sedalia Mo, Sept. 23.-"Signs of the
times indicate that the only way the
Democratic party can lose, this year,
either in state or national elections is
through gross carelessness or unwise
over-confdence," said Champ Clark.
Speaker of the National House of Rep
resentatives, in a speech here, today,
opening the Democratic campaign in CEN
trail Missouri.
Speaker Clark urged ''eternal vigilance
on all members of the party, adding that
elections are won by votes in November
rather than by shouts in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
FOR IMPORTING NEGROES.
Three Oklahoma Farmers Are Shot,
Two Probably Will Die.

Muskogee, Okla, Sept. 23-Because
they imported Negro cotton pickers
to Briartown, where Negroes never
have been allowed to stay, three
farmers Sam Robinson, w. A. Larri-
mere and John Hilton, were shot, late
last night. 1t is said Robinson and
Larrmere probably will die. More
trouble is feared and large force of
deputies has been sent to Briartown.
1t is reported that citizens organized
to drive the newly imported laborers
out of the section and when some OF
them went to the places of the farm
ers, found them defending the blacks
Then the shooting began.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

improved both in appearance and
convenience.
Joel Bean, one of Biddeford's most
prominent merchants, died at his home
in Saco, Sunday. He was born in Wa
terboro, June 1, 1S45, the son of Joel
and Lois CThing) Bean. He lived in
his native town, until 49, when he en-
listed in the 3Sth New Jersey Volun-
teers and served through the Civil
War with his brother, Samuel L.
Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

is STANDARD OIL
DENYING THE LAW?
Continued from Page one.)

Mr.. Untermyer, however. came to
the White House, unannouneed, so far
as anyone knew, Immediately after a
visit to the Capitol and was received
by the President at once.
1t has been reported that testimony
developed in the Waters Pierce case
might be urged by the government as
a basis for investigation of how the
Standard Oil Co. is carrying out it's
decree of dissolution. Contempt Of
court proceedings have been report
ed pending.
1t is known. however. that Attor-
neH General Wickersham has been re-
ceiving a stenographic copy of testi-
mony in the case and giving to it his
personal attention. 1t has been under
stood at the department of justice that
the government has been investigating
certain specific complaints against the
Standard Oil Co, but any purpose of
re-cpening the big trust case was dis
claimed by officials.
Mr. Untermyer was accompanied on
his visit to the President by Edward
H. Farrar of New Orleans, also OF
counsel for the money trust commit
tee.
1t was said. later, at the White
House that Mr.. Untermyer and Mr.
Farrar had asked President Taft to
permit the money trust committee
to draw upon the government depart
ments for certain information they
want to use in connection with the
money trust investigation.
1t was said Mr.. Taft asked them tc
submit specific. requests in writing
ard promised to decide soon il ne
could grant them. 1t was said that the
Waters-Pierce oil litigation was no
discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
LARGE CROWD IN PlTTsBuRe.
Col. Roosevelt Addresses Audience On
The Recall.

Pittsburg, Kansas, Sept ga large
crowd gathered in the public square to
hear Colonel Roosevelt speak here, to-
day. In the crush one woman tainted.
Colonel Roosevelt defended the recall
of judicial decisions. He also referred
to his tile last spring with Congressman
Campbell of Kansas. after the congress-
man expressed the opinion that the col
onel was appealing to the bleachers."
ITO invert the language that has been
given some fame in your own district
said Colonel Roosevelt, I'VE intend that
the people shall not merely sit on the
bleachers and look at the game; we in
tend that the people shall run the game
We believe 1t should not be game be-
tween two gangs of professionals, but
that the people should say who shall
play"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

Frank w. Cunningham has present.
ed an altar to st. Peters Italian Cath
ollie church, Portland, Me, and by his
direction it has been painted and gild-
ed by M T. Mulhall. 1t is beautiful
ly carved and gilded specimen of the
Roman style. The front is graced with
the crossed keys, because of the name.
st. Peter. and there are clusters of
grapes and graceful vines, IMPLYING
the Eucharist 1t is said to be in de-
sign and workmanship one of the most
elaborate of the smaller affairs in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
FOURTH CLASS PosTMAsrERs
Will Be Placed In Classified Service
If President Issues Order.

Washington. Sept. 23.--It was prac-
tically decided, today, that President
Taft in the near future will issue an
executive order, placing all 4th class
postmasters in the classified service.
This order, relieving 36,038 postmas-
ters from the uncertainty of political
appointment will be one of the most
comprehensive and farreaching az
affecting the civil service ever issued
by President of the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
JOHNSON VS.. LANGFORD.
johnson Expects to Sign the Articles,
Today, in Chicago.

Chicago Sept. 23.-Final arrange
ments for the proposed heavy weight
match between Jack Johnson and
Sam Langford, to be staged in Aus
tralia on Boxing day, Dec. 26, are
expected to be made tomorrow, when
&C. J. Kelley, representing the Anti
podean Club. seeking the bout, will
return to Chicago from New York.
Johnson, tonight. said that he ex-
pected to sign with Kelley, tomorrow
and in all probability would leave
Chicago for Australia, shortly, that
he might have time to become accli-
mated before the fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
HILLES IN CONFERENCE.
Republican Leader Talks Things Over
With Michigan Men.

Detroit, Mich, Sept 23.-Charles D.
Hilles, chairman of the Republican
National committee, passed today in
Detroit in conference with party lead
ers who had gathered here from
throughout the state to attend the
Republican State convention, tomor-
row.
Before leaving for the East, tonight
Mr.. Hilles expressed much satisfac-
ton over the reports given him con-
corning Republican conditions in
Michigan.
The convention. tomorrow, will nom
mate candidates for secretary OF
state. state treasurer, auditor gen.
eral. attorney general, state land com
missioner and justice of the state SUI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
CAMPA A PRISONER.
Caught With Staff on American Soil
Somewhat Surprised.

Washington, Sept. 23.-Department
of Justice officials said, tonight, that
no orders had yet been prepared for
the disposition of the Mexican rebel
leaders Campo, and his followers, who
We're captured on the American side
of the boundary line, today.
A brief dispatch announcing the
capture of the men received, late to-
day, was the only information the
department had on the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
First Football Fatality.

Waterfown, N Y, Sept. 23.-The
first football fatality of the season oc-
CURED, today, when Ceylon Starrin,
aged Is years. of Gouverneur, who was
kicked III the stomach. Saturday died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
BASEBALL NOTES.

Jimmy Scott, pitcher for the Chicago
American League baseball team was sus-
pended indefinitely by Manager Gala
han, Monday, for failure to keep IN con-
dition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

A great deal of attention is being
given these days to mothers clubs,
Yet the time was, says the Cleveland
Leader, when the slipper seemed to
answer the purpose very well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

during the week, of March II of that
year.
writ of error being granted an APP
peal from the decision Of the state conrt
was taken to the United States supreme
court The appeal was denied on May
e. 1912, and nearly four years after the
commission of the crime Jordan was SEN
fenced second time to die the date
being fixed as the week Of Sept q. 1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

Generally debilitated for years Had
sick headache. lacked ambition, was
worn out and all run down. Burdook
Blood Bitters made me a well woman
Mrs. Chas. Fretoy Moosup. Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

The name-Doan's inspires confidence
Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney Ills,
Doan's Ointment for skin itching.
Doan's Regulets for mild laxative.
Sold at all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Bitter taste? Complexion sallow? Liver
perhaps needs waking up. Doan's Reg
ulets for bilious attacks. Csc. at all
stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24

Farmers mechanics, railroaders, Ia
borers. rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectic OIL.
Fine for cuts. burns. bruises. Should be
kept in every home. Csc. and s0c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
Dependency.

Is often caused by indigestion and con-
stipation, and quickly disappears when
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
let's are taken. For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-24
Nomination for CONGRESS-,

Thirtythird District. New York
state, Benjamin T. Gilbert, of Utica.
Progressive.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
Floral Parade Committee.

The executive committee of the
fair association has announced the
following committee when will
have entire charge of the parade at
the fair: Mrs. Mamie Tillman, Mrs.
Is. E. Nicholson, Mrs. r. A. Marsh.
Mrs. J. l.. Minis, Mrs. Belts Can
telou, Mrs. J.D. Holstein, Mrs. w.
p. Calhoun, Mrs. A. E. Padgett,
Mrs. p. NJ. Feltham, Mrs. p. b
Mayson and Mrs. f. +. Moseley
Mrs. Tillman has been requested to
act as chairman of the committee,
The annual parade has always
been the eelipsing feature of the
fair, and with such strong com
mittee of influential ladies iu charg,
the success of this years parade i!
assured.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
llssnl Branch News.

Tie friends of Mr.. G. L. Harper
will Be gsfyto hear of the sickness
of hisSwis She has been sick in
; bed sewers days with|malarial fever,
but isilnproFing slowly. NJ. Har-
per has been called upon recently to
giyesup lis father. He died at his
home III Lincoln county, Georgia,
! and WAS buried in q cemetery near
by.
Mr.H. Rankslis conv alescing from
case of acptei indigestion. He has
heen nn5 tfeatmen. of Or. J. B.
Adams az :ssl8 on t;iie
streets al writing.
MIR. Ellison. Miller came home
from Greenville some days ago sick
with mumps. He is almost well
again, and will return soon to
Greenville to resume work with a
fire insurance company there.
We are glad to have the family
of Mr. w. 0. Graves back in town.
He and family have been living for
some time in the country with his
wife's mother.
Miss Lucille Sturkey has returned
to Lander college to take up her
second years work. Her brother,
Milledge, will not return to elem
son, but will take a course in a bu-
siness college in Augusta.
The busy season is on in our town
and community. This dry hot
weather has opened nearly all the
cotton, and the quantity being pr.
on the market is increasing daily.
The farmers say the crop will
be short, and think the price ought
to be better.
Wood wood! wood. l dare not
try to estimate the number of cords,
and it continues to come.
The Plum Branch cemetery pre-
sents much more slightly appear
ance now than formerly. The COM
mittee that has had charge of the
work has finished clearing it of rub
bish, and . good fence has just been
completed. This is a considerable
improvement in our town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
Front Rank of County Papers.

Some people are disposed to cast
the county papers aside, e,rem arking at
the time, "Oh, there is nothing in
them." Read The Advertiser
through carefully, all of its eight,
home-print pages, and then honest
ly pass Judgment on it. When Or
where have you seen better
county paper than The Advert
ser? 1t has been the EDITORS ambi-
tion to make this, the oldest paper
in the state, compare favorably with
the papers published in the larger
towns and in the wealthier coun-
ties. Without being unduly ego,
tistical, we think we have succeeded.
Do you not think so too? Is not
The Advertiser such a paper that
the people of Edgefeld county can
refer to with pride? We do not
mean to intimate that we are suits.
fled. No, no, we shall strive to
make it still better
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
s. c. c. 7. Notes.

The work of fixing mp the s. G.
G. !. buildings for the coming ses-
sion has been going on for the past
week. a large force Of painters,
carpenters and lahurers have been
ousily engaged in putting the build
ings in splendid order for the great
crowd of students who will be in
by tomorrow night. This work
will be completed this evening and
the inside of the entire building
looks new and in splendid shape.
Mrs. Shaffer, the matron, came
in Friday morning. Last year, she
decided to rest at home. For five
years she was matron and gave per-
feet satisfaction.
Prof. Entzminger and family are
now occupying their residence on
the campus.
Students have already begun to
arrive, Florida being the first to
send its representatives.
There will be no public exercises
Thursday, but a public reception
will be held a few days after the
opening. Announcements will be
made later in reference to this.
H. S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
Tournament Is Popular.

Mai. Anderson is very much ell
couraged over the outlook for the
success of the tournament that is to
be held during the fair. The young
men are enthusiastic and q greater
number have entered than he antic-
ipated. In few days they will
begin to practice at the fair grounds
so as to be in excellent trim. Maj.
Anderson will train them personal
ly, sparing no pains in his efforts to
make this one of the most attrac-
tractive features of the entire fair
Already we have heard q number
express the desire to witness tour
nament such as was held in Edge
field in the long ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
Death of MIR. Thomas Roper.

Thursday morning last Mr..
Thomas Roper, a brother OF Mr.. J.
II. p. Roper, died at his home four
miles south of Ropers. His health
has been on the decline for several
years, the stubborn malady having
made more rapid progress since
last November. The interment took
place at Sweetwater church Friday
at noon. The funeral was conduc-
ted by Rev. p. b. Lanham, the
Rev. ]. P. Mealing, a lifelong
friend of the family, also participa-
ting.
Mr.. Roper was in his Gath year
when the summons came. Although
a mere boy, he volunteered his ser.
vices just as the Civil war closed.
He was on his way to the front
when Gen. Lee surrendered. MIR.
Roper was a man of sterling quail
ties. He was respected, honored,
beloved wherever he was known.
He worthily bore the name which
has always stood for what was no.
ble, true, honorable.
Mr.. Roper is survived by his
wife, four daughters and two sons,
to whom the good name which he
bore and his exemplary life will be
q priceless heritage.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-09-25
Sad Death at Trent -,
property.

On Wednesday the ne -, of the
death of Miss Alice Sa' to, snread
o yer the community. n. md been
sufferer for severa' ,,on,bs and
while her death was exDcrfed any at
time the commu aity was deeoIv
touched when he apnouncemen,
came one poSS' ,ssed those traits OF
character tina q always commanj
love Il anu reS eect. She was admired
tor . her ge' At'e disposition and love-
tor her ! >arity OF character. She al
ways Joke a word of cheer sr
spre' 4 the rays of sunshine into
tho g lives in which she came IN
G intact with. Her devotion to her
Christian duties could not 70 un-
noticed and fidelity to her churcA
was characteristic of her life. She
was loyal to the Woman's Mission
Society and one of its active mem
bers. The fuLe-al was held fvor.
Ebenezer church, OF which she ,as
a member, the services being c3n-
Quoted by her pasior. The fyr&)
offerings were beauutal in that t. "
We're made by her friends and -.
workers.
Mrs. c. r. Sweoringan has be,- i
visiting relatives az North Augusta