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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
BOXING NOTES.

FOR defeating Maurice Thompson at
Calgary, last week. Fighting Dick Hy-
land now sports the lightweight cham
pionship of Western Canada. Bill Bay
tev Is snnnosed to be the real Cana
dian lightweight champion.
Jack Britton, who is trying to Sc
cure a meeting with Willie Ritehie
the new lightweight champion. is at
his home in Chicago in conference with
the kenosha Club directors. Britton
went to Chicago unaecompanied.
1t was long time coming, but the
Californians were finally successful in
slipping across a champion in the
lightweight class. Willie Ritchie is the
most idoiized boxer since the DAYS of
Jimmy Britt. The latter was within
striking distance Of the championship
several times, and although he made
many grand fights he never could at
tain the coveted lead in the division
of 1873 Founders. Britt is eiated over
Ritchie's victory and was one of the
first to wire him congratulations
Patsev DcLueca, of Boston the
North End welterweight, smarting I'M
der siege of idleness, issues d chal-
ienge to anyone in the 142 pound class
DeLncca would especially like TO Sc
cure a meeting with Noah Brusso, the
Rhode Island weIterweight The dark
skinned warrior is training every day
with Billy Nixon. who l.. rounding in
to perfect trim for his match with Joe
Phillips al Marievile, next week, and
is ready TO fill in match on a mo-
ments notice
The Lawrence fans are awaiting
with great interest the meeting OF
Terry Martin and Tom Sawyer, the
middleweight aspirants. who will box
12-round bout at the Unity Club in
Lawrence, Wednesday night. Martin
holds the upper hand, insomuch as
he has already earned decision owe,
zhe Maine mitt wielder in contes
that went the full II rounds anf
which was pronounced sizzler. Sa.
yer is out 20 turn the tables and Ral
trained hard for the meetins Mar
tin Is confident that he will again win
fhedecisiop and feels certain that HI
will score an impressive victory. Quit
a delegation of Boston sports will taxi
in the co1tests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
BASEBALL NOTES.


The National Baseball Commission,
Wednesday,. at Cincinnati, handed
down a finding in which it reinstated
Player Emery T.. Olson to good stand
ing in organized baseball. Owing to
the fact that Olson had violated no
baseball rule during the period in
which he refused to report to the St.
Louis American League Club on ac-
count of illness, no fine was inflicted
upon the player.
President Havin of the Detroit
American League Baseball Club. on
Wednesday, announced the pnrcha 81
of Pitcher Herman Nichols from lie
Wyandotte, Mich, Club of the Bpr
der League. Nichols. who formerly
pitched In the South Michigan League.
achieved considerable prominence b.
defeating Mullin and Dubuc, two of
Detroits best pitchers, and Blandig
of the Cleveland Americans, in exhi-
bition games played after the Amefi-
can League season closed, last Oc.o-
Der. Nichols is big. right hand 81
fWirler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
EASTER TRIP PLANNED.
University of Maine Baseball Team
Will Have Elaborate Schedule.

Orono, Me, Dec. 4.-Plans for the
spring schedule of the University OF
Maine baseball team are more preten-
tioR than for some years. according
TO Manager Benjamin b. Anthony of
Wakefield Mass.
southern trip at Easter is now
under consideration by the athletic
board. Games for this trip have been
tentatively arranged with Seton hall,
Franklin and Marshall, Fordham,
Georgetown and Catholic University.
Dates have been arranged for the reg
ular schedule as follows:
April 1S-Bates at Lewiston texhi-
bition).
April 19-colby at Waterville texhi-
biti6n).
April 24-Harvard at Cambridge.
April 25-M. A. c. at Amherst.
April 26--Dartmouth at Hanover.
April 30.--Maine Central at Orono.
May Bates at Orono.
May 7--Bowdcin al Brunswick.
May 10--Bowdoin at Orono.
May 14-Bates at Lewiston.
May 21-Colby at Orono
May 24--Colby at Waterviile.
May Z6--Tufts at Orono.
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SPORTING NOTES.

=
Peter Fan, james r. Keene's great
stallion. was sold. Tuesday, at Lexing-
ton. KY, for 100000. 1T is reported
that agents OF George Gould purchased
the horse. but it is positively known
that he would be shipped to France,
some time next week.
Michael jC. Murphy, the noted train
er Of athletic teams, left Philadelphia
Wednesday, with his wife for Thomas
VILE, Ga, where he hopes to regain
his health. After his return from
Sweden with the victorious American
Olympic team, Murphy's health. did
not improve and he was unable to
give much attention to the University
OF Pennsylvania football team. A big
demonstration by students, with whom
Murphy is very popular was called
off at his request but large num-
Ter of friends accompanied him to the
train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Billy Papke Whips
Bernard at Paris.

Paris. Dee. 4.-Billy Papke. the Amer
lean fighter. tonight defeated George
Bernard. a French middleweight. for the
middleweight championship a big purse
and an ivory belt especially designed for
the occasion.
Papke was awarded the decision in the
seventh round, when the Frenchman
was unable to respond to the call of
time.
Bernard, who was announced as
Frances last hope" never had a
chance In the first five rounds Papke
allowed Bernard to do all the work, but
the Frenchman was unable to do any
appreciable harm In the sixth Papke
began to fight in earnest. The French
man went to the floor twice, Just man
aging to struggle to his feet within the
10 seconds. But he was in such state
of collapse that when the seventh round
was called he could not leave his chair,
and the referee counted him out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

the night of McNamara's arrest, in
April, 1911.
Other witnesses testified the papers
afterwards were turned over to the
government by Herbert S. Hockin,
defendant, charged with Double
crossing" the union.
Referring to the alleged use of the
unions funds for carrying on a by
namiting campaign" District Attor-
ney Miller asked:
How much money was paid to Nc
Namara. Hockin, Frank C. Webb, New
York. and Eugene A. Clancy. San
Francisco, that was not accounted for
in their salaries and expenses
II never figured up" answered
Ryan
Ryan testified he saw William e.
Beddin, business agent in Milwaukee,
before an explosion there. in March,
1911, and saw Frank j. Higgins of
Boston, New England organizer of the
Iron Workers, and Michael ]. Young,
Boston, a business agent, at Hartford,
Conn, before an explosion at Spring
field Mass, in April. 1911, but he de-
MED knowledge of the explosions
When objection was made to rep
clifton of questions put to Ryan, Dis
trict Attorney Miller said:
well, this witness has been dodg
ing the question and l want a straight
forward answer"
Judge Anderson ruled that Mr.. Mil
ers characterization was improper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
IN THE HOUSE.

Annual report of secretary of the
treasury was read.
Chairman Padgett of naval affairs
committee introduced bill to confer
title of admiral on commanders-in-
chief of Atlantic and Pacific battle
ship fleets.
NoE York delegation caucused and
decided to oppose Burnett immigration
bill prescribing literary test for immi
grants widows and children.
Banking and currency committee
will meet. Thursday to consider Levy
bill for deposit of S5000o,00 by treas
ury IN National Banks to relieve finan-
cial strngency.
Representative Sulzer introduced bill
for relocation of New York City pier
head line in Hudson river.
Passed Crago bill TO pension Span
ish war veterans. also disapproved
government purchase of Monticello"
Adjourned, at 4,23 p. NJ, until noon,
Thursday.
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THE HAWTHORNE sWINDLE.
Continued From Page One.)

Joseph r. Handy. mining engineer
employed by one of the paying Cana
dian mines. testified that he made an
examination of the Temagami-C Cobalt
property in October, 1908, for DR.. MOI
ton. The results of assaying 80 speci-
mems of ore showed he said, What
we mining engineers would scarcely
call "a trace of silver" He said the
lowest grade ore shipped from Cobalt
was 80 ounces to the ton. and ore OF
less silver naturalization than that
could not be proiitably shipped. Refer
ring on cross examination to report
he admitted probably having made, Of
finding from to 10 ounces of silver To
the ION in one mine, he said this guam
tlty would lot pay to work Silver III
ounces to the ton is no better than ore
with silver one ounce to the ton" he
declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
NEW york STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, Dee. fluctuations of stocks
again weakened. today. The market was
unsettled and At times showed the effect
81 pronounced pressure in various parts
of the list IL WAS evident that traders
were still undecided as to the effects of
the Hartman merger. decision. Appre-
henSionS on this score were due largely
TO the possible effect of the courts atti-
tude upon a large class of corporations
which might come within the scope of
TINS Interpretation of the Sherman anti
trust law Shares of United States Steel
Corporation. whose dissolution the gov
eminent seeks. We're offered more freely
tnan Tor some time, and declined ~ to
ios, the lowest price since July. South
ern Pacific made show of strength at
the opening, but soon lost its 2-point
gain. Union Pacific was again heavy
Losses of l to points We're scattered
we'll through the list of railroads and
industrials, with especial heaviness in
the copper and steel issues and some OF
There were indications that a sizeabIe
snort interest was in process of forma-
ton.
Among the specialties, American Can
stocks broke sharply on the declaration
of II per cent. dividend on the preferred
and of an additional of ] per cent. on
the accumulated back dividend, the ex-
panatlon being given that larger back
payment had been expected Passing of
the quarterly dividend of Union Bag pre-
ferred cost that stock Sc points.
Call money was easier as was expect
ed. with the passing of the month-end
period. Engagement of an additional
$4,000 gold in London, was announced
Foreign exchange rates weakened and
the outlook for a further influx of for
eign gold was correspondingly improved
The bond market sagged, with heavy
sales of some important issues. Total
sales, par value, si,900.O00 Pan America
3s coupon advanced / on call.
New York. Dec. 1.-THE Clearing House
Association, today. voted to abolish col
lection charges on checks originating in
New York New Jersey, Connecticut
Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The
practice of charging for the collection
of out-of-town checks by clearing house
banks was a subject of inquiry. last
spring, by the Pujo committee of the
House of Representatives investigating
the so-called money trust" 1t was al
legged that the profits of the Clearing
House banks on such collections amount
ed to $50,000010 annually.
In denial of this allegation the Clear
ing House later made report to the eff
feet that the net income from these col
lcctions in 1911 amounted to less than
100000
The charge on checks originating in the
states named was formerly lilo of | per
cent. except in certain discretionary
cities. This charge will continue to be
collected on checks in other Eastern
states and no change will be made in the
charge of / of l per cent. collected on
checks originating in Southern and West
Ell states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Toronto Leads
League Fielding.

Nv York. Dec. 5.-Toronto, winner OF
the 1912 psnnant was the best fielding
team in the international League, this
year. according to Official averages issued
at league headquarters, today. The
clubs percentage was 800. Newark, Jer-
sey City and Baltimore follow closely i'll
the order named. The Newark catchers
are charged with but three passed balls
for the entire season.
OF the individual players, the leaders
are: Swacina, Newark, first base, with
800; Alta, Providence, second base, $50;
Bradley, Toronto, third base, 94S; Purtell,
Montreal, shortstop, 9S2; Conroy, Roches-
ter, left field. 9S2; Osborn, Rochester
center field, $685. Kelly, Newark-J Jersey
City, right field. 9s6; Smith, Newark,
catcher, SIS: Manser. Rochester-Jersey
City, pitcher, 1909.
Five other pitchers felded faultlessly,
Four right feeders, eight center field
ers, two left fielders, one second base
man and two first basemen, playing In 10
or more games. had perfect records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Dec !.
Big receipts. today, and bearish reports
from the Argentine harvest cut a figure
in depressing wheat. The market closed
easy to under last night. Latest
trading left corn varying from ! decline
to advance, and oats from off TO
gain of shade. Provisions wound up
unchanged to cents higher.
WHEAT-Dec. S4a lay 9et; July S7s.
cORN-Dec. 49,; May 4sf; July iiaas.
OATS-Dec. 3ls; May~s2s; july 3Ss.
PORK-Jan. fs27sm39; May 1856.
PoRK-Jan. 1a271@3O; May 1865.
m20
SHORT RIBs-Jan. lO22la25: May 5000
92h
FLOUR-Steady
RYE-No 9 g.
BARLEY-Feed or mixing 43M46
MALTING-Fair to choice sail.
, TIMOTHY SEED-3D1I390 s.
CLOVER SEED-1000it1S09
/ MESS PORk-f7i5n1S10.
LARD-1l00
SHORT RlBS--l000m1062l
BUTTER-Steady; official quotations
discontinued. Street prices follow:
Creameries 2Sft36a: dairies 26M31.
EGGS-Steady. Official quotations dis
continued. Street prices follow: Receipts
2060 cases. at market, eases included, p
as: ordinary firsts "a; firsts 2la.
CHEESE-Irregular. daisies 1iiMa,
twins 16i@17; young americas l64aa, long
horns 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

The mill of Joseph Benn q Sons,
at North Providence, r. l., employing
1900 operatives. was shut down, on
Wednesday, as the result of the call
ing of general strike When the mill
opened, Wednesday, line of pickets
was strung around the building and
very few of the employees entered the
mill. When the management saw what
a small number reported for work.
the mill was ordered close until Mon
day, for the purpose, they said. OF
giving the strikers a chance to think
u over Police protection was asked
hut there was no disorder The strike
was begun by the weavers and spin
ners, numbering about 500, about two
weeks ago, following teir failure to
receive a 10 per cent. increase in
wages granted to workers in other de-
partments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
CAPITAL JoTTiNGS.

The customs court, Wednesday, decid-
ed to hear arguments, Jan. IA, regarding
the wood pulp and paper cases in which
European nationss claim the right to send
those commodities into the United States
free of duty under the most favored ma
ton" clause of their treaties, because
free entry is granted Canada by the
only operative section of the Capadian
reciprocity agreement.
A bill comforting on the rear admirais
in command of the Atlantic and Pacific
battleship fleets the full titles of ad-
mirals was introduced in the House,
Wednesday, by Chairman Padgett of the
naval affairs committee. The officer
serving as second in command of each
fleet would be vice admiral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
THE SPOiLATlON CLAIMS
May Again Be Fought Out on Floor of
The Senate.

Washington, Dec. A re-opening
of the fight to have the government
pay the French spoliation claims to-
tallying over 100000, was Indicated in
the Senate. today, when the omnibus
claims bill was called up by Sena-
tor Crawford. Senator Lodge of Massa-
ehusetts re-introdueed an amendment
to the mill embracing the spoilation
claims, which had been struck out of
the measure. The claims bill as it
stands before the Senate carries about
$4,000, or. claims approved by the
court of claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
WHOLE TRAIN BURNED
To Say Nothing Of Murder of People
BY Mexican Rebels.

El Paso Texas, Dec. 4.-Mexican
rebels, yesterday. attacked a north
bound passenger train below Juare2,
On the Mexican Central, killed sever
al of the guard of 80 Federal soldiers
and captured the remainder; robbie"
the passengers and burned the train,
according to reports brought by ref
.ugees arriving here, today, on anoth-
err train, which was compelled to re-
turn to the border. Ii is reported that
an American passenger was killed
Eight of the passengers, after being
robbed, made their way north on 4
hand car and were picked up by the
southbound train later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

Willis F. Mute, of Osterville,
Mass, early Tuesday shot and kill
cd himself in the presence of his wife.
while their six children lay asleep
in an adjoining room. Financial tron !.
bes and domestic, the latter having
caused the separation of Mute and his
wife, some time ago. were given as
the causes of the suicide. Recently
Mute was fined in the district court
at Barnstable on a charge of assault
and battery preferred by his wife.
After the ruling of the court. Mute
left Osterville. He returned to his
home and pleaded with his wife to
take him back. She refused. He then
drew a revolver and shot himself. de-
spite his wife's efforts to stay his
hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

Fourteen OF the largest water pow
or electric plants in Utah. Idaho, and
Colorado, have been merged in a $40.
000,0000 corporation which will sup
ply railroads, mines, mills and smelt
ers with power. Announcement was
made. Wednesday. at Salt Lake City,
that the deeds completing the mer-
ger were signed, Tuesday, in New
York, by the Electric Bond and Share
Co At the same time the articles of
Incorporation ir Utah of the Utah
Power and Lighting Co. We're amend
ed to increase the apital stock from
s1,000,o00 10 $40.000,0 o1 ID. c. lacking.
a prominent mine operator and bank
er, is president of the new company
and its headquarters will be maintain
ed in Salt Lake City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Last Payment,
Old System, PEN
sion Payments.

Boston. Dec. 4.-F'or the last time
Pension Agent Hoitt of the New Eng
land states, today. mailed checks to
81 900 pensioners. OF the $2.75o.600 sent
cut, all but 100000 went TO army vet
Grams. The Boston pension office, with
Il others in various parts of the coun-
try, has been abolished. The next pay
ment will be made by check from
Washington. In the future all pension
ers Will he obliged TO endorse the check
in the presence of two witnesses, who
must sign a certificate on the back of
the check.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Day in Congress.
IN THE SENATE.

Nominations by the President In
eIuded Walter +. Frear, as governor
of Hawaii.
Senator Bristow introduced resolu-
tons for the initiative and recall of
judicial decisions.
Subcommittee on commerce heard
representatives of capital and labor
on proposed seaen's involuntary servi-
tude bill.
Court of Impeachment began hear
ing Of testimony in trial of Judge
Archibald,
Chairman Martin of joint commits
sion To investigate foreign purchase of
American tobacco. announced commits
sion would meet, Thursday
Adjourned, at 5.31 p. NJ, until noon,
Thursday.
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American Cavalry on Guard.

San Antonio, Tex. Dec. 4.-The
eight troops of the 3rd United States
Cavalry now on Mexican border pa
troll duty, have been ordered to con-
centrate at Fort Sam Houston. The
End Cavalry, now at Fort Bliss. will
go on Mexican border patrol duty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Mr.. Wilson Enjoying His Vacation.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 4.-By way
of Kingston, jamaica elect
woodrow Wilson continues to enjoy his
holiday here Communication directly
with America by cable is cut off and
there is no prospect of the defect be-
ing repaired for some time.
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MAINE is INTERESTED
In Change In Freight Rates on Paper
Shipped to Ohio.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Inereases in
freight charges on paper from points
in Maine to destinations in Ohio, av
eraging about three cents a hundred
pounds, proposed by the Canadian Pa
cific Railroad, were suspended.
Wednesday, by the Interstate Com
merce Commission, from Dec. 10 until
April Is, pending an investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
New York Cotton Market.

New YORK, Dec. Z.
Spot closed quiet. Middling uplands
l2I5; do. gulf 1900. No sales.
Galveston steady. l2s: New Orleans
steady, y; Savannah steady, 1za;
Charleston steady. IL: Memphis steady.
lss
Net receipts for five days $1,000.
Exports. To Great Britain 5i,S76. to
France Il.25S to the Continent So, 299; to
Japan LOS
Stock |, 407 ,t53
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New Rulers for Hawaii.

Washington, Dec 4.-President Taft,
today. sent to the Senate the nominations
of Walter +. Frear to be governor and
Ernest A. Mott Smith to be secretary of
the territory of Hawaii and of John IL.
Brown to be postmaster at Concord,
N II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Chiidren's Ailments.

Disorders of the stomach and constipa-
ton are the most common diseases of
children. To correct them you will find
nothing better than chamberiain Tab
take and mild and gentle in their action
Sold everywhere, % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

Efforts which the american Bar AS
ISOLATION is making To secure refor-
nations in the law and legal proce {.
dure are dwelt upon in the 35th an
nual report of the association made
public, Tuesday. The work is. pro-
ceeding through standing committees,
which are constantly employed. the
report shows. Fhe association now
has 1884 active members. according
TO the report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The ecroner's jury formed TO de-
teimine the manner in which Miss
Mary +. McManls met her death, have
reported as follows: After careful
Investigation, tie coroner's jury find
that Mary Ellen McMann came To her
death at the terry slip of the Maine
Central Railroad, on the Bath shore,
by accidental drowning ON the night
of November -, 1912" The members
of the jury were Harry T.. Stetson,
foreman, Roscoe p. McHadden. secre-
tary, John w. Gilmore, John j. Des-
mond, Josepsi Avery and William A.
Jack.-Bath Times, Dec. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

Colonel Archibald Oracle of Washing
ton, one of the last passengers to leave
the sinking Titanic. died, Wednesday, in
a private hospital in New York. Col
onel Oracle went down with the vessel.
but on coming to the surface. found a
life raft on which he afterward helped
others. His family is prominent in New
York. Washington and Mobile, Ala.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05

ness interests IN Mexico from the en-
barrassment to which they have been
subjected for nearly two years.
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New York Money Market.

New YORK, Dec. I.
Prime mercantile paper per cent.
Sterling exchange steady at 4s1 for Go
day bills and at 1870 for demand.
Commercial bills 4S0a.
Bar silver 63s.
Mexican dollars 49,.
Government bonds firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-05
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 8 TO RIA
C,,ra far Ckrnnio HAn,&:z Ii.

II had been troubled with constipation
for two years aud tried all of the best
physicians in Bristol Tenn, and they
could do nothing for me- writes Thos.
r. Williams, Middleboro, KY. Two
packages of Chamberlain's Tablets cured
me /" Sold everywhere
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BUT LITTLE REST.

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