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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
WINTHROP.
~,
Pleasant Reception, Friday
Evening, to .C.M.BaiIsy
His $50 Birthday, But He eleai-
y Enjoyed The Evening.
Death Of Mrs. CIarlnda Brainard..
Cherry Tree In Full Bloom.

Hon. Charles NJ Bailey was given
reception, Friday evening. in honor of
his 9sd birthday at the Friends church,
Winthrop Center. The church parlors
were beautifully decorated in evergreen
with the date 1S2o-1913. Music was en-
ioyed. Remarks were made by Rev. Mr.
Hinckley of Good Will. Mr.. Bailey. in
spite of his advanced years, continues
in good health and thoroughly enjoyed
the festivities in his honor Refresh
ments were served
C. p. Rowell has been drawn to serve
on the traverse jury at WatervilIe, in
November
Mrs. Carrie Gerow Ham of Boston was
in town. last week.
Mrs. II. r. Benson and daughter Mil
dred passed Sunday in Lewiston
BILL Carrigan is entertaining a par
ty at Camp Carrigan, including Joe
Wood and number of members of the
Red Sox club.
Snpt. +. G. Wadsworth. Atherton
Cobb and Albert French went to Water
Vile, Saturday, to see the Colby-Bow-
dom game.
Mrs, Coffey of North Carolina Is
visitor in town
cherry tree in full bloom near Dad-
ley's Crossing is the latest report as a
result of the warm rainy weather.
5. l.. Bonney passed Sunday with his
daughter in Bath
+. G. Wadsworth preached, Sunday
morning. at the Winthrop Center church.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cooling and
daughter have moved to Waidoboro
where Mr.. Cooling has charge of a cam
merry.
vernon Howard and family have NOV
ed 10 Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
REMEMBERED WITH FLOWERS.
City Treasurer Niles Perkins Given
Bouquet on Birthday.

City Treasurer Niles L. Perkins had
a birthday, Saturday, and while it is
not necessary to state just what birth
day it VAS, the occasion was made a
memorable one to him by his friends
at the City building. who presented
to him bouquet Of 81 beautiful roses.
The hoHors of the occasion We're very
gracefully carried out by Judge Lam
caster of the municipal court, While
the speech of acceptance on the part of
the treasurer was equally graceful 1t
was a very pretty act on the part Of
Mr.. Perkins friends. and was deeply
appreciated by the recipient
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
Mrs. Cynthia Estes.

Mrs. Cynthia Estes. aged SO. died
sunday evening. at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Calista Messer No. Al
Eastern avenue. Three brothers, Var
ney Estes of Harmony; Hartley Estes
Of Rome. and VIM Estes of Manches-
ter, survive. The funeral arrangements
viii be later announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Angus Mccormick and Miss Hazel
Hunt. who had. with party of friends.
beeu enjoying a hunting trip in the big
wood; of the Dead River region. have
returned to their homes in this city.
They did not bring home any deer but
got some birds, and Miss Hunt. who
is a coed shot, killed her share. Mr..
Mccormick also ran across and killed
a big bobcat He will have the skin
mounted by Curator James of the State
Museum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Fred Lynn, who lives on Sewall
street. met with a serious loss, Sat
urday afternoon, in the death of his
black mare, Ruth, due to the animal
having got loose, Thursday night in
the stable, and eating a quantity OF
corn. He had owned the animal for
about two years, hay ing purchased her
of Mr. Topaz, former superintendent
at the Edwards mills, and she was a
ya1ua bic horse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

The gasoline cruiser Nokomis, own
ed by Vice Commodore Hopkins of the
Augusta Yacht Club made, Satur-
day, her last run for the season, GO
ing to Hallowell. where she was haul
ed from the water and stored in Win
ter quarters. There are several boats
of the feet still in the water, but II is
expected that the majority of them
will be hauled out by the end of the
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Col. Edwin C. Miiliken of this city,
a past department commander of the
Maine G.. A. r., is to submit to a
slight surgical operation, Monday. He
has suffered more or less for a num-
Der of years from a stomach trouble
and has recently been advised TO sub
NIT to an operation to relieve the
trouble.-Portland Sunday Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
William n. Lyon.

William II. Lyon died, at about &
o'clock Saturday evening, at his home
20 Page street aged 70 years The
wife and two sons. William C. of Dor
chester, Mass, and Frank J. of East
Pittston. survive. The deceased was
veteran of the Civil War. and a
member of Seth Williams Post, c. A.
r., of Augusta. Funeral services will
be held. at o'clock Tuesday after
noon, from the home,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

The members of the Cony High
football team will have a long layoff
before another game. as the next game
will not occur until Saturday, when
the team will go to Saco to try con-
clusions with the Thornton Academy
eleven. Coach Soule will put the men
through some stiff practice, this week.
in preparation for the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

George Leighton, . former employee
OF the Lewiston, Augusta & Water
vile Street Railway, was in Augusta,
Saturday. and called ON friends, ON
his way to Portland, where he will he
employed during the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
ANSWER THE CALL.
Augusta People Have Found That
This is Necessary.

A cold, strain, sudden wrench,
A little cause may hurt the kidneys.
Spells of backache often follow.
Or some irregularity of the urine.
splendid remedy for such attacks,
A medicine that has satisfied thou :
sands
Is Doan's Kidney Pills, special
kidney remedy.
Many Augusta people rely on it.
Here is Augusta proof.
Mrs. Mary Damren, LAT Northern
Ave, Augusta, Me, says: Il am glad
to say a word in praise of Doan's
Kidney Pills. This is the first and
only remedy that ever brought relief tt
one of my family who had suffered
kidneys. After two boxes of Doan's
Kidney Pills were used, there was no
cause for complaint"
CONFIRMED PROOF.
Mrs. Damren was interviewed by
one of our representatives on April
10, 1912, and she said: Il am still
grateful for what Doan's Kidney Pills
have done in my family. l willingly
confirm my previous endorsement"
For sale by all dealers. Price 70
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan'sA an l
take 40 othsr.--Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

The Sunday evening report regarding
tire condition of Thomas j. Lynch
was that it continued favorable and
that an Improvement had been no
tieed for the past As hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

The Methodist Ladies' Aid will hold
n Rummage Bargain sale at the old
10 cent store. Wednesday and Thurs
day, Nov 5 and 6. All having arti-
cles for this sale notify Mrs. Hutchins,
before Oct. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
Mrs. Clarinda Brainard.

Mrs. Clarinda Brainerd died, Thurs
day, at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
j. G. Yeaton. Funeral services were
heid Saturday. conducted by Rev. c. F..
sargent. She was "a years of age. Mrs.
1eaton, her daughter, is the only near
felatlVe, who survives, Mr.. Brainerd
having died a little over year ago.
Ihe remains We're taken to Readfleld for
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

one Of its series of dances, Saturday
evening, al Union hall, with a. couples
on the floor. Music was furnished By
lannon's Orchestra of four pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

The Misses Lena Blanchard and
Dorothy Sawyer went, Saturday, &c
Waterville, for short visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Mrs. J. c, Fitzpatrick is in Boston,
called there by the serious Illness of
her niece. Mrs. Bertha Messer Rich
ards. Mrs. Richards is slightly i'm
nroVed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Mrs. Herman Averill of Frankfort
arrived, Saturday. ii the city, where
she will enjoy a short visit with rela-
lives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Chauncey Hall, member of the
Sophomore class at Bowdoin College,
passed the week end at his home in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Robert V Harden. formerly of the
Journal stan. but who has recently re
turned from the West. was in the city.
Saturday. Mr.. Harden expects. shortly,
to 90 10 New York City. for surgical
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Almost innumerable substitutes for
toaocco have been devised by thrifty
or experimental souls, from the brown
paper and cabbage leaves smoked by
small boys, to dried lavender. A IA
Vorite substitute is dry tea, which
many people seem to think has medi-
cihai value, whereas it is positively
harnlIai- Liszt was q dry smoker of
peculiar type. Messenet. who knew
him well in his later years. reports
That List could not play unless he
nae cigar in his mouth, which he
never troubled to light. He would sit
down to the piano with cigar be-
tween his teeth and keep munching it
all the time he played When the eli
gar was quite eaten up the able would
rise from the instrument exhausted,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Miss Alice M. faulkenham, clerk
in the office of the State Highway
Commission. passed the week end
with friends at Weeks Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Edwin G. Blanchard of BoWdoin Col
iese arrived, Saturday, in this city,
where he passed the Sabbath at his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
Daily kennebee Journal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Reuel Soule of Bowdoin College was
"a visitor over the sabbath at his home
in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27
Eva Harriet Stone
VOICE TEACHER

Soprano soloist at South Parish Con-
gregational church.
i63 Water St. over Downing's. Tel.
STIR mon wed-sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-27

Inc Great Value of the Sunday
ochool was the subject of the sermon.
sunday morning, at the Methodist
church.
hev. Il. B. Henry has returned from
trip to Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19

hre of the rebel lines to the arsenal,
conveying the message OF peace sent
by Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson, he
drove to the national palace in an
automobile bearing white flag on one
side and the stars and stripes on the
other.
By the time he emerged from the ma
tional palace after delivering the note
to Gen Huerta the crowd outside had
learned the import of his visit. The
temperance of his machine was the
slgnal for d tremendous ovation.
through an immense mass of humani-
" gathered in the zoloco and along
san Francisco street the big automo-
bic picked its way slowly amid deaf
ening applause with the stars and
stripes flying in the wind.
Group after group of the people on
the street caught up the cry Viva
Los Americanos" until the entire city
reverberated with the cheering. For
days the entire population of Mexico
City had regarded Intervention by the
United States as practically inevitable.
Mexicans of the noncombatant class
suffered divided emotions of hope and
fear. Thousands, although deploring
intervention by any power had come
to the conclusion that the good Of
noes OF any nation were preferable to
the Wanton destruction of property
and awful loss of life which had been
occurring with neither side gaining any
apparent advantage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-WHEATWheat turned
upward today after a hesitating start.
Absence of rain in the winter crop belt en-
couraged the bulls. The southwest par
ticularly was skeptical regarding promised
moisture. Opening prices were unchanged
to 1sc higher. May at the outset was 921zc
to 9215G92ssc, the same last night to
a shade up. A decline to 92ssc followed,
but the market then advanced to 921c.
An additional rise took place owing to
export demand al Kansas City The close,
however, was easy as a result of showers.
May finished at 921so925sc, net gain of a
shade.
CORN-Mild weather and easy cables
weakened corn May opened unchanged
to &c lower at 521sc to 5214c and sagged
to SIC.
Subsequently the market rallied. The
close was weak, CSC net lower at 513sc for
May.
OATS-Oats dropped on account of slow
demand which started a sixteenth off at
341sc, descended to 33A@S3a4c.
Professionalism plentiful supply of
hogs here and west caused provisions to
drop. First sales were TIC to 121sc down
with May $19.75 to $19.771z for pork, s10.55
for lard and $10.471A for ribs.
RYE-No. 2, 62G63c.
BARLEY-47671c.
PORK-$19 25Q19.85.
LARD-S10.50.
RIBS-S9. 75@10.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
New york Stock Market.

Wall St, New York, Feb. 19.-STOCKS-
Despite the sharp decline in stocks yester-
day London prices for Americans before
today's opening were substantially higher.
Bull operators here took advantage of
the rise abroad and the indications that
the Mexican situation is clearing to bid
up prices on the shorts. Persistent selling
OF certain specialtieS and renewed bear
attacks, however, undermined the market
declines among the Spec1altieS, running
from to points. When supporting or
ders checked the downward movement the
market went up gradually again and
reached a higher level than at the outset.
Bonds were heavy.
The market made a strong showing at
the opening To-Day. Practically all the
faVorite issues advanced Smartly in re-
Spouse to a good demand, coming largely
from the short interests. Canadian Pa
cific advanced 2R, Utah Copper Ia and
Union Pacific and Reading /. Goodrich
developed further weakness, falling back
a point.
Futile efforts were made to hold the
opening advantage. Increasing volume OF
sales ultimately swept away all opposition
and forced prices to a parity with yester-
days lowest or below.
Steel, Amalagamated and Pennsylvania
among other reached a new low level.
Chesapeake and Ohio went down swiftly
from 741a to " and Lackawanna dropped
15 points. Supporting orders subsequently
produced a good rally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
Topeka Fruit and Produce Marke,
Fruits and Product

Topeka, Kan. Feb 10
APPLES-Per box, $I.10a1. Is: rer 10,
s3.25a4.75. '
COCOANUTS-Per doz., Soc
FIGS-Per box, 15c.
DATES-Per lb., &C.
HICKORY NUTS-Per bu s1OO
NAVEL. OIeANGES-Per boy 20 z-eso ~
FLORIDA GRAPE FRUIr-Per Re- %
I,ISMONS-Per box, IS. 75@75o
CRANBERRIES-Per box S31o
TABLE POTATOES-R. r. E n
bu.. CSC.
HOLLAND CABBAGE-Per In III.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sized bunch..
bunch, s26Oq2.25; large punches. Der h;,pS peg
81 50QI275; per lb., 31ac. "es
ROOT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES per ~.
Sc Carrots, per bu, 75c. Parsnips p n.:
bu 75c Turnips. per bu. f0c yer
ONIONS-Red Globe, soc; Yellow. zoc
oP..NISH ONIONS-Per crate 81 a. NJ
RUTABAGAS-Per 1b., 1Nc
SWEET POTATOES-Per bu sioo
HOT HOUSE LETTUCE-Per I..,
75c.
CELERY-Mammoth, $1.O5
HONEY-Per case, $3.50.
CHEESE-Per h.. 1870 301sc
OYSTERS-Per can. X5a5Oc: No. -,
81. 60d2.30-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
BILL PASSES.
House Measure Calls for Appropria-
ton of S1SO,OOO,O0O.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The largest
pension bill ever reported to congress,
carrying appropriations aggregatins
$50, 100000, was passed by the house
by vote of 219 to 40. with an
amendment which will make necessary
an additional appropriation of more
than $1,000,000.
A small number of Democrats led
by Representative Roddeberry of
Georgia, made futile efforts to add
amendments to bar from the pension
rolls veterans having incomes exceed
ing $1,000 a year. AS reported by the
committee the bill contained para
graph providing that after July, 1913,
no pension should be paid to non
resident, not a citizen of the United
States. except for actual disabilities in
CURED in the service. A motion by
Representative Good of Iowa, to strike
out this paragraph was carried, many
Democrats joining with the solid Re
publican minority in support of the
motion.
1t is estimated that something over
100000 is paid annually to veter-
ans who would have been barred by
this para graph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
K. OF P. WINS Big CASE
Special Master Finds Against Policy
Holders in Insurance Row.

Indianapolis, Feb. 19.-The board
of control of the supreme lodge of
the Knights of Pythias acted within
it's power when in 1907 it established
a fifth class of insurance using
money from the fund of the fourth
class for the purpose, Edward
Daniels, master in -chancery, held in
an opinion. The decision was in the
case of Fritz Heimsoth, representing
policyholders in the fourth class, who
asked the court to grant a mandate
forcing lodge officials to repay more
than 100000 in the general fund to
the mortuary fund of the fourth class
and also to maintain a separate ex-
pense account for, that division.
Mr.. Daniels found that in 1907
when the fifth class of insurance was
organized along old line plans, the
fourth division rates had been found
He held that the action
of the board of control was best for
the policyho1d
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19

tContinued from Page One.)
whether he would send his resigna-
ton in the legal channeI to congess,
or be expelled from the country. In the
latter event he and his family would
be escorted to Vera Cruz and placed
on board a vessel in the same way as
was Porfirio Diaz a little more than a
year ago.
Gen. Huerta later in the day called
on the executive officers of the SEN
ate and chamber of deputies to sum-
mon a special session of congress in
order to legalize the change of gov
eminent and to name a provisional
president. General Huerta declared
he would deliver the position to any
body who was legally named. 1t is
understood special general elections
will be called at an early date to Sc
lect a successor to Madero. In the
meanwhile Huerta has assumed the
post of governor general and has APP
pointed Gen. Banquet military COM
mander of the federal district.
All this was done without the agree
ment and without the knowledge of
Felix Diaz. General Huerta played the
bold stroke of taking Diaz at his word
given some days ago when he said he
was not fighting for personal ambition
but merely for the removal of Madero.
News of his coup was sent to Diaz
through the American embassy. 1t was
very late at night blu the final peace
papers were signed by both parties.
The first official act of Gen. Huerta
in his new capacity was to send noti-
fication to the American ambassador
as to what had been done. The note
asked Ambassador Wilson to advise
the other members of the diplomatic
corps and President Taft that the bat
tie had been closed, thus ending the
danger to the lives and interests of
foreigners. Huerta asked the ambassa-
dor TO hermit his office to be used as
a channel for negotiations with the rebels
in the effort to bring about a complete
understanding. Ambassador Wilson re-
piled by agreeing to act as intermedi-
airy and exchange of notes was begun
which terminated in a complete ac-
cord.
The formal transfer of troops from
the rebel zone took place today. In
the meanwhile the government lines
had been removed and the heavy can
non dragged back to headquarters.
The fall of the Madero administration
in Mexico brought about by the well
arranged plot of the federal military
leaders has been received in the CAPT.
tai with general reclamation; it is not
known. however, how the rest of the
country Will receive the change. The
part played by the United States en-
bassy in the settlement of the ten day
battle gained for the American flag,
such a tribute as never before was wit
messed in Mexico. After the messen-
ger from the United States embassy
Harry Berlinger, had gone through the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
WOMEN STORM SENATE
Daughter of William Finn Among
Busy Suffragists.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 19.-Women
in favor of equal suffrage stormed the
senate chamber and corridors of the
state capitol in advocacy of '-votes for
women" Every senator opposed to
the measure was urged to support the
suffrage amendment. Every anti-suf-
fragist senator who came within the
range was surrounded by advocates
of the cause.
Senator McNichol, of Philadelphia,
Republican leader of the senate, smil-
ingly told the women, among whom
was Miss Mary Finn. daughter of
former State Senator William Finn, of
Pittsburg, that he was unalterably op-
posed to women voting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
Furrnan Baker for Commissioner.

Furman Baker, city COMMISSIONER of
streets, has no intention of opposing
w. G. Tandy, present incumbent hold
ing office as commissioner of streets
and public improvements. I notice a
story in the morning paper" said Mr.
Baker, ito the effect that 1 have an
nounced my candidacy against w. e.
Tandy. 1 have not at any time con-
sidered becoming a candidate and I'M
der no conditions or circumstances
would L accept the nomination even
though I knew it meant the election.
I have worked under Mr.. Tandy for the
past two years, and believe it would
be the height of improperly to con-
slider accepting a nomination of this
chara cter''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
Surprise Party at strawn Home.

In honor of Mrs. Strawn's birthday
anniversary a pleasant party was held
February II at the country home of
miles south of Highland Park. The
affair was an unusually successful one,
and a hospitab1e basket luncheon was
served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G.. Stiles, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Thompson,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Wagonrodt, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. e. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c.. Karnhans, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.
Buehrer, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Watson, Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Beal, Mrs. Edgar
Sma1ley, Mrs. E. c. Cavanagh and
Miss Hazel Wagonrodt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
Kansas City Live stock Market.

Kansas City, Feb. 19.ACATTLE-Re-
ceipts $500, including 800 southerns Mar
ket steady. Native steers, $700Gs. rs;
southern steers, $6.0O17.75; southern cows
and heifers, S4.0O96.50 native COWS and
heifers, $4.0o@S.G0; stockers and feeders,
$6.oO97.s0 bulls. $5.25@6.50; calves, $500
1000; western steers, $6.50dS.25; western
cows, $4.O006.75.
HOGS-Receipts 1900. Market steady
to sc lower. Bulk of sales, SS.05GS. 20;
heavy, 8.00IS. 10; packers and butchers,
So 05@S 25; light $S.106IS %; pigs, $7O06l7. 80.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. Market strong.
Muttons $4.75d6 10; Colorado lambs, 5000
s75; range wethers and yearlings, $500
$50; range ewes, So. 5005.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-19
SibIey Denies Improper Acts.

Washington, Feb. 19-Forrner Con-
gresham Joseph G. Sibley, of PennsyI-
vania denied any improper action on
his part at the time he wrote certain
letters to John D. Archbold, of the
Standard Oil company, according to a
report made to the senate expenditures
committee today by r. J. Mcneil, an
pointed to question Mr.. Sibley at
Franklin. Pa, yesterday. Mr. SibIey
admitting the authenticity of letters.
said his concern over oil matters was
due to the fact that the greatest inter
ests of his district were involved in oil
production