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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

| hot headed and sore 1T me FOR daring
| to cross him. As time rolled by.
| learned things from incidents and hap
perings, Which il would not he pru
dent or polite fol me to mention, out
side the Family Circle" OF league
meetings, that led me to believe Nh.
Lynch Was only . a2Srchead president
With a greater power behind him. In
short. / was Convinced When the Ma
Fmneran affair, came up i'm 1911.
that r~was on the right track
ii will not discuss that incident fur
them than to repeat what I charged
to Mr.. Lynch at the time, what | said
to the members OF the board of diree-
tots in Chicago ana repeated in our
iea"ne meetings, iast winter that ii
we had not beer in first place when
that happened and the one stumbling
block in New HorE's path 10 the pen
nant goal, Magec would not have re-
eeiNed IS a punishment for his offense
more Than 10 DAYS suspension, which
up - tnat time, was the maximum
limit OF suspension imposed fof all
kind Of offence ON a bail field especial
~ after Umpire KLEIN had been let
down with only a line of $50 for identi-
caliy the same o1ense only a few
weeks previously. instead OF being
given three months and a half in adj
dition to fine of 500, the limit pro-
vided Ey our constitution.
That remainder of the season. sus-
pension meant the breaking up of
our team and the ruination OF our
championship prospects. as | charged
at the time it was intended to do. and
I To-
league, today, who believes Tom
Lynch made fhat decision himself,
but on the contrary it was made for
+ him by some one else who has always
been the power behind him.
And incidentally, that-beeause Of
that power behind nim-will cause his
DEGRADATION as presidenff of the
1ea3 tfe iii, the not distant fitthfe. Marx
M prediction. 'aziz-
t'Now, To get nearer TO the sub
ject again Gradually. the other clubs,
began to find fault With the umpiring,
especially when they played New
York. One after the other began To
kick, but more In private than / had
done. | was so disguised with the sup
port my colleagues had given me that
l mace up my mind to take my medi-
cine and have ne further communi-
cation with Mr.. Lyneh-that l would
not make another protest against the
umpiring, no matter how raw a deal
we got, for / could stand it if the
others could; and I decided / would
put it up to them. to either stand for
il or else do a little fighting them
Selves.
And let me assure YOU did not
have to wait long TO hear them kick
ing. First one and then the other
'sQuealed' that no club had chance
to win the pennant against New York
SO long as Tom Lynch was president
of our league.
.Why?' l asked Because as Char
ley Eboets remarked. the umpires
won't give Us q chance. They want
to stand In with. New York, figuring
that so long as they are in good stand
| ing with the New York Club they
are secure in their positions, the New
York club being the hidden power be-
hind the Lynch throne. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

schooner Charles Luling, bound from
Eatons Neck to Boston with roofing
gravel partly dismasted off Guilty
hunk, this nooa, in a choppy sea. She
was boarded by a life saving crew,
which helped clear away the wreck
age. Only small amount of sail
could be got on the craft, and she
drifted dangerously near Hen AMI
Chickens reef, where she anchored,
Just before dark. The Acushnet COM
ing along. she slipped her anchor ana
was brought here She is leaking quite
badly. Her captain will await advices
from Boston owners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

that ii is privilege to become a member
of the society that represents the an
cestors who fought IN the great contest
10 establish this nation. Thousands OF
our citizens bad ancestors at Bunker
Hill, Valley Forge and Yorktown, and
they should he proud Of their lneai de-
scent from such heroes
The sons of tie American ReVofa-
ton are working to bring to light their
petuste tbeir y8I5r # Il nv desire Ia
the vice presidents who represent the
different counties In the state should now
make special effort to increase our
membership by assisting In inpartiug in
formation and Urging THOSE Aligibte 70
Join. Let Us arouse ourselves and see
If VIC cannot make this memorable
epoch in our history.
Very respectfully,
President
Maine Society Sons of the American Rev
olntiMn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Held for Larceny
From Embezzler

Precedence, r. l., Sept. 2s.-Alfred
w. Quigg, brother of Lemuei r.
Qaigg, ex-lieutenant governor and
former congressman from New York,
was arrested here, this afternoon.
charged with the larceny of S29.0oo
from J. Irving Davisk, taken into
custody, Friday night, on four counts
OF embezzlement of $4,000 from the
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, Ancient
Order of United Workmen 1t is
charged by the police that Quigg bor-
rowed the money from Davis, aiieg-
ing that he was going to buy news
paper in New York and never paid
it back He denied this, although
shown notes for Ss4,259 signed by him
self and held by Davis. He was lock-
ed up for the night and will be ar
raigned, in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

One of the most exciting events Of
the year at Great Diamond Island,
Portland, was that of Saturday after
noon, when a large number of the sol
diers at Fort Mckinley We're called OUT
to hunt an escaped prisoner. Not
only was there lively doings at and
around the barracks. for the soldiers,
but among many of the summer SOL
ony, who were aroused to an excite
ment bordering on terror. The prison.
er was captured after long chase
and finally landed at the reservation
and Immediately placed in the guard
house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

The football team in this city, known
as the might Hawks will play the
High school team, at $50 r. NJ. Wednes-
day. on Quimby field. The team is trying
out several men and following Is the
probable lineup: Frank Desmond. fb;
Mcclure. backfield; Barrett. emo: Capt.
Sager, OBJ; Davis, center; Daley, If; Lit
tieiield. rg; Davis, tackle; Whalen, end:
York, end. The team has lot of prae-
tice. and the men are all showing up fine
and the officials of the team are conf
dent that the High school team viii go
down. in defeat before them. Several OF
the men on the team are old timers and
are the best to be had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
HaliowetI 10: r. p. Il. 2.

In the Four Team Polo League game
in the Coliseum, Saturday evening, Hat
lowell defeated the r. p. II. team 10 to :
The lineup:
HalIowell-C. Falconi 1r; G. Falconi, Pr
Patten. center; Gordon. halfback; Ander-
son. goal.
r.. p. H.-Stinchfield. 1r; Hines, 2r
Trembly, center; Donovan, haifback
Beckwith, goal
Goals-C. Falconi l. G. Falconi 4. Pat
ten 2. Stinchfield /. Trembly !. PUSHES
c.. Falconi 8. Stinchfield 4, Trembly 2
-Beckwith 20, Anderson Il. Fouls
Trembly @ Referee, George Hutehings
Timer, Roberts. Scorer. Bubar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
S. A. R. Solicit
New Members

President silas Adams of the Maine
Society, Sons of the American Revolu-
ton, us sending out the following com
mnnication to the 10 vice presidents oil
the order in the various Maine counties
Headquarters Maine Society Sons OF the
American Revolution.
Waterville, Me, Sept. %. 1872.
Vice President,
Sons of the American Revolution.
Compatriot: We are making cam
paign in the good State of Maine TO cali
the attention of the many people IN TINS
state who are eligible to join the order,
ito that fact. We wish to inform them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Gray-Flister.

Henry A. Gray and Mrs. winnifred
Y. Fiister. both of this city, were mar
ried. Friday evening, at the reetory OF
Christ church by Rev. r. w. Plant
They were attended by Mr. and Mrs
David s. Stewart. A reception AND
lunch followed the ceremony. mir. Gray
was. for several years clerk in the
post office here and is we'll known and
Very popular. lie is now employ
ed by the Boyd & Harvey Lumber Co
of Augusta. The bride is also We'll
known and has conducted cab BUS
mess here for a long time. They VIII
continue their business as formerly
for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
OFFICIAL PRACTICE
For Vanderbilt Races at Milwaukee TO
Begin, Monday.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 29.--ORciai
practice for the Vanderbilt and Grand
Prix automobile races will begin, to-
morrow, at the WauWautosa cours
for the. races scheduled for Wednes
day, Thursday and Saturday, of this
week A final oiling was given the
course, today, and the drivers say It
is so hard as to make record break
ing assured.
Drivers began to return, tonight
from their homes, among them beina
David Bruce Brown. Fob BuIman and
Joseph Koran. Barney Oldfied will ne
here, tomorrow, to witness the race
if he is unable to secure a car
drive himself in the Grand PriX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
A New Swimming Record.

San Francisco. Sept 29.@Walter
Pomeroy of the san Francisco Olym-
pic club, established a new swimming
record across San Francisco bay. to-
day, covering the distance of about
4 l-2 miles in l hour, 81 minutes and
10 seconds. The former record of >
hours and ] minute was madd, Sept.
Is. by Robert Beck. 4-t-l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

meeting. Friday evening, with Miss
Ethel Anne. The following officers
were elected. Pres, Miss Blanche
Woodwork; Vice Pres, Miss Ethel
Anne: Sec, Miss Jessie A. Kmbail:
Treas.. Miss Agnes Lancaster. Fruit
was served by the hostess. A party
from the Guild went to Augusta, Sat
urday afternoon, and report an excel
lent time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

the Boston Chamber of Commerce,
| with the Chambers of Commerce of
the cities which are to be visited. Will
cost $4,000 No United States repre-
entatives other than the committee
in charge viii make the tour. The
party VIII arrive ii New York, Tues
day morning, Oct II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
John Corkey.

The death of John Corkey occurred
in the hospital here, Friday night, aft
or long illness. Mr.. Gorl<ey was born,
Sept. 9, 1885, in New York City. He
served in co. r. 22d y. Y. S. NJ dur
ing the Civil War. He was admitted
10 tire Home from New York City,
Nav 1a62
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

The worlmen who are shingline
Grand Army hall have been up against
a fine proposition, also hot one. as
when they commenced tearing off the
OLD shingles they accidentally run into
a fhrnets nest and We're stung many
times. Schemes for keeping them of
didn't work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Make Trip OF LIS
Miles in Balloon.

Barre, VT, Sept. pa night balloon
!. trip Oils miles was made, last night,
as jay w Benton of Boston, pilot,
Fl. Helm Clayton of Canton. Mass,
and John Peltret of San Francisco,
who landed here, early today. The
aeronauts started from Pittsfield,y at
11.4O p. NJ, and were 10 hours in the
oa5r. The. balloon passed through a
snow storm and later rain storm.
1t was brought down with difficulty,
owing to the failure of the valve to
operate, the passengers being able to
land only when their trail rope became
entangled in a, tree top. by which they
pulled themselves down to the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

With representativesilfrom Harvard
University, including President Lowell
and prominent members of the fac
ultyA professors instructors and ply
sicians present from the Harvard
Medical School, the funeral of DR..
Leonard w. Williams of Cambridge.
who was killed in an elevator acct
dent at. the Medical School. Thurs
day, was held at IL A. NJ, Saturday.
with services at Appleton chapel,
Cambridge The Rev, Edward G.
Moore, b. D.. of the Divinity School.
conducted the service. Seventy mem-
beers of DIR. Williams dental class 81
the Medical School attended the ser
vices interment took place. at Swan
Point cemetery. Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

irwin II. Hunt, who has been acting as
chauffeur for DR. W. F. Giddings in this
city. for the past two years, has resign
ed and has accepted similar position
In Lewiston. He left, Sunday night. for
Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Officer of the day. Capt. Brown
Philip FitzsimmQns left, Saturday,
on furlough to visit relatives in New
York City.
William Mcnamara was granted a
fucloush, Saturday. which he will
pass in lynn.
The remains of the late Charles c.
Goodwin We're taken away, Saturday,
by Amesbury a Wakefield TO prepare
for shipment to Saeo for burial.
Ralph W. Reynolds. former em-
ployee OF the repair shop, has report
ed to accept the position of tinsmith,
Oct /. He was accompanied by his
bride OF a few days and they will re-
side near the reservation.
Letters for the following are adVer-
tised at the Home post office for the
week ending sept. IS: John Hill, Mel
son Hughes and L. Legarc
The returns from furloughs, Satur-
day, We're: Moses T.. Brown from
Charlestown; Thomas Kieran from
West Dighton: John f. Foster from
Lewiston; William Swift from Paw
tucket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

The cigar industry in Manila is
practically suspended. Fifteen thou
sand men are out on strike. The cigar
makers object 70 the scheme of gov
eminent weight system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Following call signed by more than
half of the Republican voters of the
town. a Progressive organization has
been formed at Easton. with the fol-
lowing town committee, w. H. Dilling,
chairman; w. A. Mcpherson. seere-
tary; +. l. Knapp. d. M. Allen. j. l.
Mcbride. w. b. Fraser, Jr.. Fred III.
Landers. Charles sSMcNaughton and
Boyd A. Flewellyns Club rooms are to
be opened and a rally and fiagraising
Will take place soon. al sfsta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Miss Madeline Cousins has accepted
a position as stenographer for the
Capital Drug Co. of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Oliver OF Bath are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Jones,
Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
To Lose Worlds Series
To Speak in Vermont.
But Expects 10 Meet Gov. Mar.
: shall During The Week.
Gov. RadIey Declares for Taft--Heien
Taft's First Aid Help.

beverly. Mass, Sept. 29.--Unless
some of President Tafts friends in
Vermont and New Hampshire can
change the tentative program they
have mapped out for Presidential
WISH to their states, the most distin-
guished baseball fan in the country
Will miss the worlds series games III
Boston, next week, between the Red
SoX and the New York Giants The
President accepted an invitation to
witness the world series games in
Boston the day the Red Sox clinched
the American League pennant.
Friends in New Hampshire. however,
recently asked him to make an au-
tomobile trip to Breton Woods and
through the White mountains, stop
ping on the way at Dublin, y. H., and
Brattleboro. Townsend. where the
Presidents father lived, Rutland and
Montpelier, Vermont Mrs. Taft has
been anxious to make this trip and
Chairman Hilles of the Republican
National committee is understood to
have expressed the belief that ii might
be of benefit politically to the Pres
ident. While House officials here are
trying to postpone ii until later SO
the President can see the Red Sox
and Giants do battle. If they cannot
bring about this postponement, the
President will probably leave. Oct. 6.
and pass about one--week in a White
House automobile The return journey
is planned by way of Poland Springs
and Portland, Me-, and the President
and Mrs Taft would reach Beverly
in time TO spend several days here
before leaving for Hot Springs. Va, to
finish their vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Harry Brooks of Bates College passe,
Sunday with his parents in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Next Sunday will be observed as Rally
day at the First Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
olsMAsTED-Towgp TO PORT.
Three Master Disabled in Choppy Sea
Is Rescued by Tug Acushnet.

New Bedford, Mass, Sept. 29.-The
revenue tug Acushnet arrived in port,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
NATIONAL HOME.

Tosus PLAYED tie game with the
Gardtner High school. Saturday aft
erroon.s neither side scoring. The Wis
itors We're light but fast, while To
gus lid the weight and made several
advances -by huckins the line. Cardi-
ner nearly scored in the third period
by :. fof~"Id pass and end run b.
Corner getting to the 5-yard line. The
work of Kline. Driscoll and e. Dow
featured FOR Togus. While Talbot and
Connors seemed to be the stars for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Miss Cora c. Noyes of Randolph has
gone to Boston for visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Thomas r. White.

Thomas r. White died, early Satur-
day morning. in the hospital. MIR.
White was born in Norwich. VT, II
wears ago, and made his home in that
section most of his life. He enlisted
IN CO. c, 93d ". Y. Inf, Sept. %. 1861,
and was mustered out at Washington,
d. c., June 26, 1868. He was in many
battles and was always a good sol
der, He was admitted to the Branch.
Nov. 10, 1894, from Claremont. n Fl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
NOfkmen Have Hot Time
Nest Of Hornets.
Trinity Guild Elects Officers.
Members Visit Augusta.
Marriage Of n. A. Gray and Mrs.
Winnifred Flister-.Personals.

Mrs. Belle KimbalI has gone to
Rockland for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

( There were 1850 cremations of hui
man bodies in Switzerland last year.
IAN increase of % per cent. over the
number for the year before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
China Stands Pat
Six Powers Weaken,

London, Sept. 29.-China having stood
pat" Brtishers in the six powers loan
group showed signs of weakening, Satur-
day. In conference with foreign ONCE
officials ii was said nearly all favored
offering the Chinese better terms, hith-
eric declared impossible. Saturdays talk
of coercing the Orientals subsidized at
China's threat to retaliate by boycotting
six powers trade. Englands view of
the situation will be communicated to
the other five powers. The A. " endel
Jackson closed, Saturday heavily over
subscribed.
Berlin, Sept, 29.-The placing of $l0,000,-
600 of a further Independent Chinese loan
in Germany is being arranged between
the Hamburg export firm of Georg Wes-
tendorf and the syndicate of lGharles
Bitten Crisp, which issued the last indie
pendent loan in England.
Informations has been received at the
foreign legations that China is to get
50 per cent. of the loan, and President
Yuan Shl Kai has informed the foreign
diplomatic corps that China will make
an effort to meet all her obligations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Beverly. Mass. Sept. 29.-President
Taft expects to shake hands and ex-
change political gossip, this weeh,
with Coy Marshall CT Indiana, DEM
ocf1He candidate for Vice President.
According to the announcement here,
tonight, the meeting viii take place,
next Wednesday night. at the same
hotel in Boston where the President
met Gov. Woodrow Wilson. several
days ago. Both the President and Gov.
Marshall are To be guests at ban
quet, hat night. of the Supreme Coun
Gil 33d degree Scottish Rite Masens FOR
the Northern Jurisdiction of the Unit
ed states. Gov. Osborne Of Michigan,
Senator johnson of Maine and many
distinguished foreign Masons are eX-
peoted at the banquet, which will be
the third engagement of the day for
the President. In the Afternoon, MI
Taft viii lay the cornerstone of the
new Y. NJ. G. a. building III Beston
and win then motor to Cambridge To
parti ipate in that eity's carnival. Aft
err the banquet, he will motor back to
Beverly.
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ST. Louis. Sept. 29.--No word from
President Taft came. last night or
today, in reply to Gov, Hadley's uiu-
matum te the State Republican com
mittee, yesterday. as to The terms on
which he would support the President
in the present campaign. Col. Otto r.
Stifel, chairman of the advisory COM
mittee of the National committee, said
he had wired President Taft, last
night, the text of Gov. Hadley's uit'-
matum and had failed to hear from
the President and had sent the Presi-
dent second telegram. today, saying
no immediate reply was necessary.
Colonel Stifel declared he had inform
led the President that he considered
"Hadley's speech. last night, at the
opening of the State Republican cam
paign as an endorsement to Taft and
a promise to support him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Beverly, Mass, Sept 29.-Miss Helen
Taft, daughter of the President, gave
first aid in one of the Presidents auto
mobiles, when Miss Pauline Proctor, the
17-year-old daughter of James Proctor
was thrown from her horse while riding
with the Myopia Hunt Club yesterday
The story became public, today, when II
was said Miss Proctor had suffered
nothing worse than bruises and gen.
eral shaking up. Miss Taft has been fol-
lowing the Hunt Club for several days
in an automobile and when Miss Proctor
was thrown was one of the first to reach
the girls side. When it was found thai
Miss Proctor had broken no ZONES, Miss
Taft took her in the car and hurried hel
to the Proctor home in Hamilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Beverly. Mass, Sept 29.-The report Of
the special Senate committee which in.
vestigated Mexico and the revolutions OF
Madero and Orozco. will not influence
Pres Taft in his policy against thai
country Published reports that have
reached the President that the committe.
was in favor of intervention have beer
read with care by the President, but vii
not change his attitude.
This statement was made by the Pres
ident to callers who talked with him
today.
Mr.. Taft is not prepared to call Con
gress in extra session to pass upon th'
need for Intervention and he told his
callers, today. that he had no present
intention of doing so. He does not be
ieve that conditions in Mexico are Sc
bad as they We're several weeks ago. HI
made it clear to friends that interventio,
lis not probability, but is not an impos
sibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Beverly, Mass, Sept. 29.-President
Taft heard, today, from Otto F. Stifcl,
Taft leader in st, Louis, that Gov
ea'nor Hadley of Missouri was now
committed to the Tart candidacy. The
President had been informed, late last
night, by telephone and telegraph that
Gov Eadley had refused TO endorse
his candidacy unless the President
came out in favor of Presidential pri-
maries and Embossed Southern rep
resantation in Republican conventions.
The President refused to discuss these
questions over the telephone with Mr..
Stifel and had nothing to say, to-
night. about Gov. Hadley's attitude