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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Lamy in a New
Skating Record.

Saranac Lake, n. y, Jan. Ed
mund Lamy, former amateur skating
champion, covered 100 yards on the
lake, today, in seconds fiat from a
standing start in an exhibition trial.
The record was 8 S-5 seconds, held by
Morris Wood as an amateur.
La1ny's feat is remarkable because
he skated around circular track
and was not paced. In another exhibit
ton ne beat all former barrel jump
ing records by leaping seven barrels,
ends up; Z on their sides; one more in
each case than he ever did before.
Lamy entered the professional skat
ing ranks, this winter, having lost his
amateur standing by playing profess
SIGNAL baseball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, Jan l.
BEFF-Fresh firm: whole cattle 10saIl1
BRAN-Firin, 23M2S5O
BUTTER-Firm; northern 37t03S west
eTn 51Q3Ik
an.
CORN-UnchangeG; No yellow III
.EGGS-Unsteady; choice 40042; western
FLoUR-Steady; spring wheat S 4ed5 90.
HA1-Steady; No 1 grade %. 501t26 so
LAMBS-fIigher. 10d1.
IAIsD-Cnchanged; pure los
MINED FEFD-Unchange q 50I3f.
0ATS-Unchanged No. , clipped white
PORK-Firm; medium backs 1Sdi925.
POTATOES-H Higher, = 25G23 3D.
SUGAR-Steady: granulated $50.
NEALS-Firmer, 13ia1A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
PRES. FALLERlss IN ACCORD
With President Taft's Views on the
Principle of Arbitration.

'hi~ifiS W ~ EiAt GAtOIs
Paris, Jan. president Taft's efforts
to obtain the ratification of arbitration
treaties with France and Great Britain
was the special theme of an official
speech made TODAY, by President Faller-
les at the New Years reception to the
diplomatic corps at the Elysee palace.
There was q large attendance of diplo-
mats at the function, among them being
Robert Bacon, the American ambassador.
Sir Francis L. Bert the British am
bassador and dean of the diplomatic
corps, presented to the French executive
the New Year greetings of the foreign
representatives. He said that he and
the other members of the corps felt Ger
tain that France would continue to be Il
powerful aid in every work having in
view the progress of civilization He add
ed that this permitted the hope that the
generous initiative of the President Of
the United States IN favor of the extern
sion of arbitration to International ques-
tons would be productive Of larger re-
suits during the coming year.
THE countries we represent" eontin-
ued Sir Francis, know that they are
sure to find in France powerful auxil-
larry with which to obtain these results"
In responding. President Falleries as
sured the diplomats that France would
labor always in behalf of progress.
France, he said. could already with mod
esty claim her part in the initiatives
which have been taken and from which
civilization is reaping benefits.
Like you. Mr.. Ambassador. .the Pres
ident continued, I'VE congratulate our
selves that we have seen, during the past
year, the President Of the United States
give his precious adhesion to the princi-
pie of arbitration 1t may be repeated
that the application of this principle
will determine for men and things de-
eisive method for the pacific solution of
International differences"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
SENATE COM. WON'T AMEND
Sherwood Penson BHl--Entirely New
Bill Has Been Reported.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The Senate
pension committee will not try to
amend the Sherwood pension bill,
which was passed in the House, An
entirely new bill was reported and
Senator McCumber probably will offer
it as an amendment to the McCumber
law Of 1907 which recognizes the age
of 81 years as total disability and
makes certain recognition of veterans
entitled TO it's benefits.
The Senate committees experts have
compiled figures obtained from the
treasury department and the pension
bureau, to show that the Sherwood bill
would increase the present rolls sc per
cent. The Senate bill would carry an
annual expenditure Of not more than
$90,000.o00.
A poll of the Senate on the Sherwood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
GENERALLY Low DEATH RATE
In United States According to Report
Of Census Bureau.

W SilNSO StetlGS t7NG0Tdttf9 TO nepOTt
of Census Bureau.
Washington, Jan. IA decline in the
death rate of seven of the eight cities
of the United States having population
above 5000o0 and Il generally low death
rate throughout the United States, are
shown in the preliminary mortality fig
ures for 1911 given out, today. by the
census bureau
Inc area from which complete mortal
ity returns are received now covers y
states and As cities outside these states,
embracing a total population of 81, 237.-
go. The 1911 death rate was III per 1000
population compared with Is per 1900 in
1910. The Boston the rate increased from
liz to 1875. OF the cities in the half mil
lion class, Cleveland,s rate of 1875 was
the lowest.
Pittsburs shows the greatest decrease
in the death rate. its proportion of deaths
per 1900 Of population being III in 1911 as
compared with 179 in 1910 Figures for
the other cities fer 1911 We're.
New York. 49,; Chicago. 1E3<-Philadel-
phia, 1913: ST Louis, 49,, Baltimore. 1874
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Champ AID Wolgast
Is Seriously Ill.

Los. Angeles, Jan. lad Wolgast,
champion lightweight pugilist of the
world. is seriously i'll, today. at the
home of his manager, Tom Jones. at
Venice, being threatened with pneu-
monia. He contracted a serious cold
on an automobile trip. 1t is believed to
have settled on his lungs.
The day before his scheduled fight
Thanksgiving day. at Vernon. with
Freddie Welsh, Wolgast underwent an
operation for appendicitis. Recently
he had made several trips from Venice
to Vernon to see pugilistic friends in
training. He is believed to have con-
tracted serious cold on one of those
trips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
SPORT ING.
Houek Quits in Ninth.

indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 1.-The
scheduled 1e-round bout between Leo
Houck OF Pitsburg and Jack nllleh
of indianapolis, today, ended UneS~
pectedly. when Houck failed Il leave
his corner at the beginning Of the
seventh round, 1t was insisted he WAS
suffering from a fractured rib. hut
after an examination the club ply,
stefan announced he found no traces
of a fracture. Dillon punished HouCk
severely with body blows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
BOXING NOTES.

frankie White of Chicago was sing
ed, Monday, by the st. Louis Athletic
Club to box Benny McGovern of St.
Louis, on Jan. 9. Clarence Ferns and
Billy Crupp viii also box six rounds,
the same night.
1t was announced at Springfield Mo,
Sunday, that Carl Morris and Harry
Wuest are matched fer bout before
the Springfield Athletic Club, Jan. Is. The
Cincinnati boxer has shown up well of
late. having won several good fights. De-
tails will be arranged later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS.
American chalIengers Lose Both Cups
at chrstchurch, Australia.

Christehureh, New Zealand. Jan. l.
Tie American challengers lost both of
todays matches for the Davis interna-
tional lawn tennis cup.
Norman E. Brookes, captain Of the Aus
tralian team. defeated Wright 81. 2-e s-S,
e-3. Larned's showing against Ted Heath
was even more disappointing to the
American sympathizers. Heath won
three out of four sets as follows: rs.
6-l. 7-5 g.
The weather was excellent and the at
tendance large.
The loss of two matches leaves the
outlook dismal for the Americans. They
must win every one of the three remain
ing matches to lift the cup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago. Jan. I.
CATTLE-Reeeipts estimated at l. Oh.
market steady; beeves 4l5aS.50.
H0GS-Recelpts estimated at 326a6.
market slow and generally five cents
higher than Saturdays average; light
5.15d6.15
SHEEP-Reeeipts estimated at 2a0n9.
market strong; native 2.75G4 50: western
3. 25a4.6o: yearlings 4.6t05 so; native lambs
42566.50 western 4.75G6.60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
pennina Defeats Mareau.

New York. Jan. Jack Denning,
the niddleweight pugilist of this
city, defeated Marcel Mareau, the
French champion middleweight, won
a f0-round bout. today. at the Fair
mount Athletic Club. The bout was
a CAST enc and Denning had the bet
ter of it except in the first round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Jack Lester Easy for Smith.

sydney. Australia. Jan. In q box
ing match at the stadium here. today.
JACK Lester of Cleelum. Wash, for
merlv heavyweight champion oe Aus
tralia. was easily outpointed by an
Australian heavyweight named Smith
The contest lasted II rounds, Smith
eventually being declared the winner
fr,,l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Bronson. pevIin FIGHT a Draw.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 1.-After 10 fast
rounds, the bout, today, between Ray
Bronson of indianapolis and Tommy
Devlin of Philadelphia ended in a
draw. Bronson appeared to have the
better Of his antagonist except in the
third and fifth rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02

Two lives We're lost and 100000 damage
was done by a fire which destroyed big
milk depot on East 22nd street, New
York, Monday. The two men who lost
their lives We're companions known to
their fellows as TONY and Joe" After
leaving the burning building Tony went
back to get his money and Joe lost his
life trying to rescue him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Reaaan.eerrain gout POSTPONED.

salt Lake City, Utah, Jan 1.-The
15-round bout between Jimmy Reagan
of San Francisco and Chalky Ger
main of St Louis, scheduled for to-
night, has been postponed because
German is suffering from tonsiIitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
BELGRADE.

The Ladies' Aid of the Old South
church will meet with Mrs J. c. Hewitt.
Thursday. Jan. 4 good attendance IS
d sired as several matters of Importance
are TO be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02

Wju also build largo addition to his
canning establishment on Min street
ard ae viii else book 500 acres .of. corn
fer next season. JOG acres more than
ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
WRESTLING NOTES.

Jess Reimer of Des Moines, Ia, will
meet Stanislaus Zbyszko the Polish
grappler, in a finish match at Salt Lake
City, u, Jan. 10, according to an an
nouncement made there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02

Some men smoke for pleasure, others
because it's habit
In either case, why not cultivate a
peasant smoke or a good habit? Nj. c.
a. cigars are good. Quality and work.
manship combined tell the story Made
of choicest Havana
UNION MADE IN BOSTON. 1oc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02
Mora Wins fror, storbeek.

London. Jan. Frank Mora. q
heavyweight pugilist from PiusburE,
won over Fred Storbeck, the eX-
heavyweight champion Of South Afri-
ca. in the seventh round. tonight,
Storbeck was disqualified for foudng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02

bin is said to show not more than 10
Democrats and about IL Republicans
ready 70 vote for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-02

G.. II. Nixon, auditor of the South
ern Railway at Huntsville, Ala, shot
himself in the head, while standing
in the hallway of a hotel there, Mon
day. and will die. Friends attribute
his act to dependency.
While skating with party of chill
dren on the Morris Canal at jersey
City, n. j., Monday, Alma Graf, Is
years old, and her brother Frank, 10
years old, fell through the thin ice
and We're drowned. Both bodies were
recovered
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
BOOK TRUST
CASE IN
HIGH COURT

Washington, u. c. Dec. 30-Fhe
final Fight against the so.called book
trust' opened Friday in the supreme
court Of the United states when a
suit was filed asking for an iniunc
ton against the carrying out Of agree
ments between publishers and cook
sellers, alleged TO control the supply
and sale of books.
The injunction is sought by K II
Nackay and company New YORK
department store firm Those sought
10 be enioncd are the American Pub
fishers association. "a New York cor
poration.. said to Pie composed of
publishers of about 15 per cent Of the
hooks Of the country many of it's
members ana the American Book
Sellers association, an incorporated
association said to he composed OF
a large majority bf an the book
sellers throughout the United states
The question has been in the New
York courts for years The courts
finally held that the injunction should
be issued as to mcopyrighted books
but not as to those which are copy
righted The question now presented
10 the supreme court is whether The
alleged agreements as to copyright
ed books are in violation OF the Sher
man antitrust law
According to the argument OF
counsel for the petitioner tne puo-
fishers and booksellers have entered
into agreements to maintain the
prices of copyrighted books and te
cut off the supply Of anyone who
sells below the prices fixed. 1t was
declared that some individuals WHIT
supplied the petitioner with books
rlraIzss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
skEDADDLE AT skEDEE.
Parents of New Born Babe DiSapPed'
After Leaving It on a Door
Step.

Skedee, Okla. Dec. 3p---A ne"
born babe was left in am old grip on
the porch of the home OF CroS'>
Seyell, near Skedee. After starilns
the fires Mr. Sewell went out upon
the porch, noticed the grip, ana "neh
he opened it, found a bale wrapped
in piece Of old bed covering
Though poorly protected, the ch'ld'
a lusty boy, was still alive and soon
revived. How long the baby was cit
there before it was found Is NOT
known but Mr. sewell recalled INA.
some time before he got up ne nea d
buggy go by, and thinks posS''N
that the child was left then
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell are caring lo'
the little fellow now and he seems
to be enjoying Lite as If his advent
into the world VI + desired instead
of-otherwise.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
the war Of 1912 remained on the pen
sion roll June 80, 1912,
PIannlna for lnauauraI Parade


Planning for Inaugural Parade
Major General Leonard Wood, CHIEF
of STAFF. who has just been nameo
as chicf marshal OF the approaching
inaugural parade. has begun 70 out.
line his plans for military naym
and civic demonstration
The selection Of General wood to
undertake. this tasl, IS in line with
preeedents which for the last sey
oral administrations. has led TO the
selection on the senior army officer
ON the active lst in Washington re-
eardless Of political affiliations. Thus
lit happened that the military fe1t
ures of President Tafts inauguration
We're i'm charge of Major General j.
Franklin Bell, while the late Lieu
tenant General Henry G Corhin per
formed a similar function az the last
inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt
General Wood purpose is TO make
tbe Wilson Inaugural parade as we'll
balanced as possible in the matter OF
the representation of tine cavalry
infantry and artillery Of the army
the 0luaiackots and marines of the
navy and adequate and liberal repre-
sentation of the National Guard and
well nroportioned civic display
Consultations began today between
General Wood and the ranking off
GERS OF The army and navy now in
Washington and correspondence has
seen instituted between the chief
marshal and the governors and ad-
iutants generals OF the various states
and territories in regard to the
participation of the militia in the in
anemation
one Of the features of the plan Is
gather in washington. several
housand troops from the various
army posts probably as far west as
chicago and south to Atlanta, aS
well as the entire cadet corps and
midshipmen battalion from their
respective academies.
This viii involve the war depart
ment in considerable expense on ac
count OF transportation and as that
particular appropriation has been
greatly reduced owing to recent eN.
tensive changes OF station eli officers
land troops. it may be necessary to
mply to congress immediately upon
It's reconyening next week for de-
t-clency appropriation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
Gossip From Washington

Special to the Daily Leader
WASHINGTON. d e.. Dec 2o-
Republican members Of congress
re urging a congressional inyesti
cation Of The charges recent.y made
~ Cree0 National Attorney Mott that
Indian minors in eastern Oklahoma
ra bejng pmndered IN professional
guardianv Representative Burke Of
south Dakota. formerly chairman OF
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
NEGRO CLUB
IN RICH
COLONY
NEGRO LAWYER AND NINE
OTHERS, JOHNSON IN.
CLUDED, START 1T

Chicago. Ill. Dec. 3J.-Ihe million.
.ire settlement at Lake Geneva had
not recovered from the shock OF the
announcement that Jack Johnson
negro pugilist had purchased home
m their midst for his white wife
when the news came that NOT only
Johnson but a syndicate OF negroes.
known as the Lincoln sorm auo
Athletic club, had purchased The
Judson G. sherman home for club
house, 80
! II is now said the option ON The
sherman homestead has been taken
by ". A. Anderson a negro attorney
Of Chicago, for himself and nine
others. The identity Of the nine
others is not made public.
The sherman homestead Is one
Of the Oldest places in the millionaire
settlement. The club could not have
chosen more exclusive spot nearI
Chicago. The sale was made in spite
Of an agreement among property
owners not to sell except to such per
sons as the majority Of the owners
shall approve,
Attorney Charles French or Lake
Geneva said that as soon As JaakI
Johnson arrived, plans would be
made to oust him When + later
became known that not one negro
but clubhouse fun OF them might
be disporting themselves next sum
meg in the water OF the lake next to
the private bathing beaches Of the
their indignation grew
Court injunction may prevent John
son from taking possession Of the
country place.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
n y mM q n II q ~ " 81 e m& IS Il q
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q AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a
= r.
n s.Hm = r = = = = 2, e q =. e Hi

Al the unique candle service held
at Inc First Presbyterian church last
evening Rev. Geo O. Nichols de
nyered forcible sermon from the
text Let your light shine
The candles brought by each
member were placed in groups upon
standards i'm various parts Of the
house and furnished the only illumi
nation for the service, presenting
very novel spectacle and reminding
many Of the old people or the by
gone days.
Rev. Nichols showed how much
one could accomplish by letting his
tight shine and OF the necessity Of
Keeping his light trimmed for con
stant service. BY illustration he then
showed how far reaching was some
Of the honest efforts put forth in this
way The results while not always
apparent have their effect neyerthe-
less
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30

Use the Leader Want Columns.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
L You Are A TrTle Sensitive

About the size Of your shoes IT'S
some satisfaction TO know that many
people can wear shoes a size smaller
by shaking Aliens Foot-Ease into
them. Just the thing for Patent
Leather shoes, and for breaking in
New Shoes. Sold Everywhere Csc
Sample FREE. Address, Allen 5.
Olmsted lie Roy, Y. Y-Adv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
THEY ALWAYS HELP
ELDERLY PEOPLE

Foley Kidney pills give just the
helm elderly people need to tone ana
strengthen their kidneys and blad-
der and regulate their action. John
McMasters, steator ILL.,, says: i feel
hotter and stronger than I have tor
many years, and Foley Kidney PMS
did it.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
ALL FARMERS HAVE ORGANIZED.
The Boost the Price Of kaffir Corn
at Gage, Okla.

Gage. Okla. Dec. 30.-The farmers
in this locality have perfected an Or
eanization to handle kaffir corn ana
other farm products and have begun
to buy Oh the marEot
The price Of kalfr has gone 10 5'e
her bnshel and as result farmers
ao hauling their corn here LOT .
radius of 20 miles
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30
nAD A LARGE FAMILY; SUICIDES
Cora. okla, Man Took chIorotorm
to end Life.

Alya, Okla Dec. 3o-"ill'am
Fields a farmer residing near Cora
Is dead from the effects OF chloro-
form yA.ch he took several DAYS ago
IN an attempt to end his life Fanny
troubIe is given as the reason ne
was a middle aga man with a large
family.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-30

were wholly ruined and driven out Of
business.
The recent "bathtub' case, decided
by the supreme court was declared
TO have determined the illegaiity o.
the contracts for the maintenance Of
the prices OF copyrighted books.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-01-17

There is great feeling among the
+ people, and consumers airs discuss
ing the advisabllitg Of appealing to
the courts % ees4re a reduction CT
bills, which are alleged to be larger
than ever bofors though tbe people
are not getting either the qualify or
quantfty Of gas needed. Judge VII
liam HODGES Of The civil court of
appeals Of Texas suggests a mass
meeting. The Socialists are making
political canitaI cut Of the situation,
declaring the authorities are negli
gent in not taking steps to protect
the people. Manager Wood returned
today from Pine Bluff, and is quoted
as having declared he would make
no concessions or reduction on bills.
The gas company manager says the
compression plant. being erected al
Rodessa will be finished In ten days,
and there will then be an ample
supply for all,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-01-17
UNBORN CHILD CAN
RECOVER DAMAGES
SO Rules the Oklahoma Supreme
Court Commission as to Deatl,
of Father.

Oklahoma City, Jan IA child
unborn at the time of its father s
death, but later born alive, Is to be
considered under the laws of this
state as an existing person at the
time of the fathers death and is en-
titled to share in any damages re-
covered in an action brought wrong
fully causing the death of the
father,
Such is the holding of the Okla
homa Supreme Court Commission
Division No. 2, in the case Of Carrie
Herndon against the ST. Louis and
San Francisco Railway company,
from choetaw county. reversed and
remanded today In an opinion by
rre sidng~Judge Brewer.
The father was killed while in the
employ of the road The widow
settled for herself, but after the
birth of the child brought suit on lis
behalf. The case was decided
against her in the lower courts.