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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Pat Flaherty, the Lynn manager,
has signed a first sacker from New
York by the name of Fred Schults.
who was born 20 years ago and has
been playing ball around Gotham and
Brooklyn. In 1909 he Joined Tarrytown
and remained there until 1911. Schults
in his letter to President Frazer, de-
rives much comfort and satisfaction
In the fact that Eddie Collins was born
in this town. Schults Joined the Yonk-
ers Field Club in 1912, but last season
worked in a large printing plant and
merely kept in condition. He believes
that he will make good.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
TWO STILL ALARMS.
Slight Fire at 277 Main St.-Smart
One at 21 Spruce St.

Two still alarms were recorded in
this city during the last two days. The
first one was for a small blaze at the
Fardy house at 277 Main street, there
was no damage. The second was rung
in about 1920 Wednesday noon and
was for stubborn fire at 21 Spruce
street. The firemen from Hose
worked over 1t for some time and
used several chemicals before 1t was
under control. Later in the day it
broke out again and 1t was necessary
for a couple Of men to return. Con-
siderable damage was done by bricks
falling from the chimney, but no fig
ures as to the monetary loss are OBJ
tainable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

The churches throughout the entire
city were unusually we'll attended on
Christmas day. The Episcopal ser
vices conducted by the Rev. Nlchoi-
son at st. Marks church, Mass at the
Notre Dame and st. Frances De Sales
churches and services at the Congre-
gational and Baptists churches drew
large congrega tions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

his effects. This photograph Miss Brance
declares was taken especially for and
belongs to her.
The county sheriff today on behalf of
Miss Brance requested Mrs. Couch to re-
turn the photograph, but the request was
refused. Upon being informed of this
Miss Brance declared she would take
legal action to compel its return.
THAT picture is solely mine." she said,
"and no other woman shall possess it."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS
Kills Many and Injuries Others in
Tore Annunseata, Italy, Factory.

Rome, Dec. 25.-The explosion of a
fireworks factory today at Tore An
nrnseata, in the province of Naples
resulted in the death of many persons
The buildings collapsed, burying the
victims in the wreckage. Fourteen
dead and five injured were taken from
the ruins and 1t is believed many other
bodies were covered by the debris.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Beachey Loops the
Loop Five Times.

San Francisco. Dec. 25.--Lincoln
Bcachey celebrated Christmas today by
breaking a worlds record, looping the
loop five consecutive times from a
height of $50 feet and landing in a mar
row street on the Panama Pacific Ex-
position grounds. Beachey turned a
double loop at a height of 300 feet,
which he says is a record in itself, as
Pcgoud always has performed from a
great height.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
NOT YET RESIGNED.
Osborne So Far Fails to Send Letter
OF Resignation to Governor.

Albany. N. Y, Dec. 25.-No letter of
resignation from James W. Osborne, the
commissioner hearing charges against
John N. Carlisle. state superintendent of
highways, had been received at the ex-
ecutive mansion tonight 1t has been
said that Osborne intended to relinquish
the commissionership.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

One of the most pleasing features of
the Yuletide here in Waterville was
the responses met with by the various
committees and organizations who
were carrying on charitable work.
Through the efforts of committees or
ganized especially for the work, a very
large number of worthy poor were
reached and made happy with gifts of
food and clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

The two men who were left behind
by the gang of lumbermen bound for
the Sehmick Handle Lumber camps
over in the Bald Mountain district.
were taken in hand by the officer at
the station and tickets were procured
for them and they were sent along to
their destination. They expressed their
gratitude for the kind treatment while
here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

acquired in England by the khedive of
Egypt have arrived in Alexandria.
One car for the khedive's personal use
consists of observation room. sitting
room. bedroom, and usual offices; the
ether for his staff contains sixteen Sec
ond-class and thirty third-class places
and luggage van.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

The Hollingsworth & Whitney fire
signal rang out about p NJ. Wednes-
day evening, startling the entire CITY,
but without cause, for it was after
wards discovered that a mistake had
been made and that there was no fre
in the plant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Many residents of the city took ad-
vantage of the fine sleighing and had
their horses out for trial spins. One or
two speed contests were INDUCED In
by the enthusiasts. There was one
spirited race on the lower end of Sill
yer street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Manager, Bill Carrigan of the Red
Sox mas sent word to Mr.. Lannin that
he had gone out of the grocery bus
mess. In fact, his father sold out, and
Bill says he can now give ali the time
necessary to baseball
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Ellwood Howe, formerly employed in
the freight Office as stenographer, and
Mrs. Howe and children returned to Wa
terville for the Christmas holidays. This
is the first time that Mr.. Howeshas been
iu Waterville since he went to Boston to
live In 1909
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

A very interesting afternoon was
passed Thursday at the Railroad Y.
M. G A. building. The pictures were
enjoyed by large number Of visitors
The refreshments also were not ne
plerted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Many of the stores in the city have
already put in new window displays
for the remainder of the week and the
Holiday appearance has disappeared
with the holiday goods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

The mail deliveries for Christmas were
the same as the regular deliveries and
four teams were used all the week IN the
delivery of the city mall. Extra teams
were employed in the rural deliveries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

thrown from his horse, has died as a
result Of the accident. Anoth-
er large list Of recruits left Tuesday
evening on the Boston boat for the
front.-Portland Advertiser, Dec. "a,
1863.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Father Chalon of St Francis De
Sales church was able to say Mass
Christmas morning and the doctors
hope for a speedy recovery on his part.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

f. E. Noyes. chef at The Elmwood,
nassed the Holiday with his parents
in Mt. Vernon. Henry Roderiek, Tor
merly head chef at the Augusta House.
substituted for Mr.. Noyes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Miss Alice Donovan, stenographer
at The Elmwood, passed the Christmas
holiday whit her parents in Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Bodge, former
ticket agent at the B. & NJ. station, are
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Walter
Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

limited States Senator Charles F. john
son arrived Wednesday night from Wash
ington. D. c.. to spend the Christmas
tide with his family
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Mrs. Adelaide Stevenson Dead.

Bloomington. ILL.,, Dec. 25.--Mrs Ade-
laide Z. Stevenson. wife of Former Vice
President Stevenson, died early tonight
She had been i'll for several months. Mrs.
Stevenson was 70 years Of age
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

irving SAWYER of Stockton Springs
is visiting his brother George CLERK a'
The Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown went to
ororo 70 mass Christmas day with their
parents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Fifty Years Ago.

Fifty Years Ago.
The 18th and 18th Maine Regiments
have been complimented for their work
in the expedition to Texas. It
Is announced that General Cochoran,
who was seriously injured by being
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Judge w. c. Philbrook of Augusta
passed the day in Waterviiie win a
party of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

1t is estimated that the Uruguay
wool crop this season will reach
value Of 25.000.000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Fred Dunn is on short visit with
his narents who reside in Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

stephen Abbott left Thursaay nishl
for a short business trip TO Maioeh'
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

George Hegarty and party OF
friends went to winthrop for the Hol-
idays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

William w. Adlick, newspaper man
and magazine writer, died Thursday at
Flushing, L. I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Basil Larl5in went to Portland Inurs-
day for a few days, leaving on Iralh
112
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

William Cook is not expected 10 re
turp from Boston before Monday Dec
%
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Moving in
Pictures

Vaudeville Programs Changed, Mon
day and Thursday
All that is new and up-to-date in
the motion picture line including fol-
eign and American films, changed
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Matinee daily, continuous 2.30. Eve
nings. first show, complete. 7 P. NJ.
Evening. second show. complete. $50
f. NJ.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
MARYLAND
RACING DATES

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb 19-Racing
dates have been assigned Geptlemen's
Driving Park. Prospect Park and
Timonium by the Baltimore County
Racing Commission, but just what
use the three half-mile ovals will
make of the assignment is at the
present time an open question. Sec
retary Ellis, of the Gentiemen's Driv-
ing Park, asserts that unless the
Commission allows an open book, the
runners will, not cavort around the
track over which he has supervision;
while Asa B. GARNER, of Timonium,
Is equally as positive.
Henry A. Brehm, president OF Pros
pect Park Fair and Racing Associa-
ton, went more into detail when
asked what use he would make of the
12 days given his track. There Will
likely be a fair at Prospect Park dur
ing the fall, but just what will be
done by the harness horses and run
ners is a problem. 1t is out of the
question to attempt to run races and
pay purses witt the pari-mutuel sys-
tenn installed
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
FODDER FOR
FIGHT FANS

Figuring that there are several
good fights left in him yet, Abe Attell.
the former featherweight champion,
packed his trunk and sailed up the
Hudson today to put himself in condi-
tion for the ring again. 1t is said
that negotiations are under way for
bout between Attell and Ollie Kirk,
OF ST. Louis
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight
champion. will have another chance
to show New York fans that he has
the goods tonight, when he meets
George Kirkwood, Of st. Louis, at the
Empire Athletic Club. New York
kilbane declared today that he was in
tip-top condition and will dispose OF
Airlwood in short order.
Lightweight Champion Willie
Ritchie in a statement in New York
explained that nothing is farther from
his thoughts at this time than the
roped arena
AT present" said the conqueror Of
Wolgast, 81 am under contract
for numerous theatrical engagements
which will occupy my time until May
at least After / get through on this
side, I'm booked for a season in Eng
land II Billy Nolan can conclude ar
rangements with London theatrical
managers. If / ever get in again |
will meet those men in the order
named: Wolgast, Mcfarland, Freddie
Welsh and Joe Rivers"
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
No NUMBERS FOR
FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Question is Left Open to the
Teams With No Hope Of
Favorable Action

In rcvamping the football rules for
next falls games the committeeman
sidetracked the suggestion of number
ing the players by leaving it optional
with the teams themselves The sug-
gestion was made by arke Davis OF
Princeton but il at once proved un-
popular with the rank and file of the
football solons, especially the coaches.
The suggestion is not a new one, but
IL has never before come up officially
before the Football Rules Committee.
Some years ago an effort was made
TO have the players of the teams num-
bered so that the names Of the play
ers with their numbers might be
printed on the program and with the
use of a large board on which the
numbers we're flashed from the field
the spectators might be able to follow
the play more closely. There can be
no doubt but that such a system
would add a great deal to the salts
faction of the spectators, a great ma
iority Of whom are not deeply versed
In the game. II would enable the on
lockers TO know who made a spectac-
ular tackle or run and the interest in
the game would be greater than a,
The present time when only a few
Of the thousands are able to dis
tinguish one player from another
But for the very reason that the
numbering Of the players would make
the players stand out individually, the
suggestion did not meet with popular
approval. Coaches are only tou
eager to cover up their plays and
players as much as possible, and 'tc
pin number upon the man would be
like throwing the limelight upon the
stars of the teams. So, it is dollars
to doughnuts that the players will
not be numbered next fall unless II
be In some OF the smaller games bj
way OF experiment. Coach Yost Is
opposed to the numbers, claiming II
would defeat the ends of team worl
and make players more anxious tC
seek individual glory. William Lang
ford, the well-known official, who Is
so we'll thought of that he was mad,
q member-at-large of the committed
was greatly in favor OF having tn,
players numbered He said the,
might not do it this year. but surell
Will sooner or later.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
EXPECT PAOLI
SCALP NEXT

On Friday night the Brownsonians
will battle with either Paolian or the
st. Elizabeth's team Of the American
League in the Quaker City. The
Saints with Harry Fritz in their line
up, defeated the locals by a 1929
count and the librarians are out after
revenge. IF the Elizabetheans can
not make the trip. Paolians. leaders
Of the league, who have dropped but
one struggle all year, will be the at
traction.
Either one OF the two fves will
come down and another rare battle
is assured.
BrowRson's hardest mill of the
week will be with the All-Collegians
at the Armory on Saturday night, for
the benefit of the Physicians and
Surgeons Hospital. Brownson Will
use all of its regulars TO rake in the
shekels for the charitable cause and
the collegiates will line up with Ross
Derrick, Brumbaugh, Doc Hughes and
Denglcs, all wizards at the cage game.
The exponents of college ball have
consented to act once more, for char
ity alone, and the struggle should
prove one of the closest of the year
Chesmar and Armory, two old rivals
viii perform in the preliminary
Eighty minutes of play will be staged
and a record crowd is expected.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
xaau <.rranOr
MAI UnHKU[
MORE FOR
SHORTER HAUL

GEORGETOWN, Del, Feb l9.--Ac-
cording to decision Of the interstate
commerce commission. there seems to
be no relief in sight for Georgetown
and other towns on the peninsula
which have no water transportation,
and tho present freight rates now in
force on the Philadelphia Baltimore
and Wilmington Railroad will con-
tinue in force.
The suit was brought by prominent
business men OF Salisbury, Md, as
sisted by the boards of trade OF other
towns In Delaware and Maryland, TO
show cause why the freight rates
should not be lowered when Cape
Charles, Va, and other towns on tide
water were enjoying much cheaper
rates, although they had longer hauls.
According 10 the decision. the rail-
road had to offer lower rates TO meet
competition on water freight and the
present rates we're upheld According
to the present rate, Georgetown, al-
though thirty miles nearer philadel-
phia than Snow Hill, pays heavier
freight.
Several times the board of trade
here has made efforts to have the
rates lowered, and several times have
made appeals to the railroad author
ties According TO the present de-
cision. their efforts have been IN vain.
and the present rates can continue at
the pleasure Of the railroad
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
$4O,OOO,OOO FOR 1918
IS THE GOODYEAR SLOGAN

CHICAGO. Feb. 19.-Conspicuous
among the functions of the Chicago
Automobile Show this week. was the
banquet held by The Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Company at the Congress
Annex. More than 1876 Goodyear men
from all parts of the country were
present. f. A. Seiberling, president
of the company. presided as toastmas-
ter, and the main thought of his ad-
dress was that the Goodyear business
with its increased manufacturing fa-
cilities, its enthusiastic and efficient
sales organization, would aproxi-
mate S40,000,000 for the year 1919.
Goodyear sales for the year 1912
approximated $25,000,00 said Mr..
Seiberling This came near to
doubling the sales of 1911. For sew
en- years past each year has shown a
doubled output. Il is fair TO suppose
that this is going to continue. We
have twice as many users as two
years ago, and they are all talking
Goodyear tires. Contracts from car
makers are larger than ever-about
twice as large as last year. and this
means 100000 tires next year
enough to equip 100000 cars. Our
present contracts with makers seem
to insure that nearly half Of all next
years new cars will go to buyers
with Goodyear equipment"
Then Mr. Seiberling told of the
early small beginning of this present
powerful company. how the pioneer
builders won out against tremendous
odds, and thus placed the company
in its present pOsitiOn
Among the speakers were, c. W.
Seiberling, vice president of the COM
pany: G. NJ Stadelman, secretary;
a. F. Osterloh, assistant secretary;
II. S. Quine, manager Of Advertising
Department, and W D. Shifts, man
lager of Sales Department.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip.

A big score board Is being erected
in st. Louis TO enable the fans there
TO learn what Is happening in the
big league towns.
Clark Grihth has two Of the huskl-
est looking catchers in the business.
Ainsmith and Henry But Ainsmith
is wintering in Texas for his health
and J. Henry is a constant performer
at the hospital.
The National league has passed a
rule which In effect will stop big
league umpires from acting as base
ball scouts. This is a slap at Umpire
Rigler.
The National league has not yet de-
yised a scheme to make the Giants
give up that % per cent. Of the
worlds series receipts
Colonel Clug contributes the fol-
lowing Marine note: The Cotton
States league has been sighted on
Laurel, Miss; weather clear, sea
rough, wind southeast.
Charles Murphy says he owns over
all's baseball services. Frank Chance
doubts IT, The national commission
may have TO decide It,
Inasmuch as nobody has yet taken
Catcher Yantz away from the Pell-
cans. Charley Frank believes that he
is going to get the ex-Baron.
Mathewson. Wiltse, Doyle and Mer-
kle have asked McGraw's permission
to go South with the first squad. The
first three want 10 thaw out their
muscles, and Merkle the bones.
Now that the National league has
given Charley Ebbetts permission to
open his park with a league game
prior 10 the regular opening day the
Brooklyn team has a chance. for once,
to lead the National league
The Cardinals tried to secure HUI
Perdue from the Braves but no deal
was offered that interested George
Stallings.
Jack Ferry has the best curve bali
in the National league. according to
Barney Dreyfuss. but he hasn't been
leading any leagues lately.
Mrs. Britton will give the two-blts
I fans backs 10 their sets this year
doubtless to make up for the weak
ness Of the diamond attraction.
Marty OToole Is over in Bermuda
and they can't tell whether he is
holding out or merely hiding out
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
AARON FLETCHER DEAD.

PORT DEPOSIT. Nd, Feb. 19.-
Aaron Fletcher died at his home
South Acton, Mass. on Monday, aged
SO years Mr Fletcher did all the
stonework i'm connection with erection
OF the Philadelphia. Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad bridge at Havre
dc Grace across the SusQuehanna
River His introduction into Mary
land was with the Sixth Massachu-
sets Regiment, and he was in the
center of the riot in Baltimore when
that command was passing through.
Mr.. Fletcher was a resident of Port
Deposit for about 25 years.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
SENATOR CLUB ENTERTAINs.

The Senator Boat Club on Sunday
entertained the Central Boat Club Of
Philadelphia The visitors included !:
Charles Beckln. Daniel Triesbach,
John Darlington, Edward Heinman,
William kolle, John Fox, Edward Du-
lin, Michael Troy and Fred Backer.
The latter is one of the foremost
wholesale merchants in Philadelphia.
The following members Of the local
club comprised the entertainment
committee: William Maier. John
Long. Thomas G. Hogue and Lester
Baylis.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
YORK TO GIVE DAmEY A TRIAL.

YORK. Pa. Feb. 19.-Elmer Daley
leading pitcher OF the Williamsport
Tri-state team several years ago, VIII
be given a trial by the local league.
team. He twirled in the Ohio and
Pennsylvania League last season ana
displayed as good form as prior C
his arm going back on him. Manager
Heckert has renewed his efforts to
get Joe" Knots. OF West Ridge, n.
H., formerly of this city, He refuses
to sign with Syracuse, of the New
York State League, and his release
will be purchased for the White
Roses Several OF the members or
last years team have returned their
contracts unsigned because of the
salary decrease.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
YORK PLAYERS REFUSE no sign.

YORK. Pa, Feb. 19.-President H.
Kister Free, Of the York Tr-state
Baseball Club. who mailed contracts
TO the players on the York reserve
list has received seven OF them back
Will be nothing doing for them in the
Tri-State at the present salary limit
Manager Heckert says he has recciv-
ed letters from Swayne and Milliman
of last years team, stating that they
will be here TO play with the 1913
cluh
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
NEw BASEBALL LEAGUE
Six-club Circuit Organizes as New
York and New Jersey League.

York and New Jersey League.
NEW YORK. Feb. l9.-At a meeting
here today permanent organization Of
q new professional baseball league
was effected with Mayor Rosslyn NJ
Cox. OF MiddletoNn. " Y. as
pFcsident. Il Will be known as the
New York and New Jersey League.
Instead of the Interstate League. as
t7t first suggested. comprising six
clubs, in the following places; Pater-
scn. n. j.; Long Island City. Pough-
seepsie, Middletown Newhurgh and
Kingston, n. Y Frederick G. Licb. Of
this city. was elected secretary and c.
Freeman Weed, Of Poughkeepsie.
treasurer
Application for class ID protection
has been made to John II. Farrell,
secretary Of the National Association.
az Professional Baseball Leagues. and
the salary limit has been fixed al $1,000
q mouth, including playing manager
and no club can have more than IA
players.
Committees on constitution and a
playing schedule were appointed to
report at meeting 10 be held next
month at the call Of the president.
Games are TO De played six days each
week. the games to begin Thursday
Mas p, and conclude Sunday. Septem.
Der Z
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
wEITzEL WANTS TO SELL.
Reading Man Anxious TO Dispose OF
His Tri-State Stock.

READING Pa, Feb. 19.-At a meet
ing here Of the Reading Exhibition
Company, owners OF the Reading
Tri-State team, Jacob l.. Wetzel.
business manager. announced that Inc
was anxious to sell his stock in the
team. This announcement is a bis
surprise to the fans as Weitzel only
recently secured hold of the shares
Of Connie Mack and Joe Oil. Of the
Philadelphia Athletics.
Weitzel says he does not want "a
quit the game, but says he has not the
financial backing that would be need.
ed should the team meet with re-
verses Jake would like to retain hi.
job as business manager. He ha.
been connected with Tri-State team,
here since 1907.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19
no PLAY SOCCER

One OF the big soccer matches of
the year will be staged in Philadel-
phia on Saturday when the local boys
will meet the Quaker City aggrega-
tion in the A. A. c. race The locals
viii choose their teams from the fol-
lowing: Scaife, Hewitt, Mcintyre.
Scott, Burgess, Creedon. O'Conner,
Morgan. ]. Bagley. r. Galley, Pater-
son. Black and Murray.
Evening journal., 1913-02-19

It's worth while 10 know Just
what's in the market whether you
contemplate buying or renting. call
upon the Wants to provide you with
a full list of the vacant houses. apart
ments and flats in the locality that
YOU favor mosf..--h1-