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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
The Seeretary's Exploit.

A pleasant little story drifts in
from the Yellowstone region narrat-
ing the exploit of the Hon. Albert B.
Fall, Secretary of the Interior, who
joined with a group Of hard-riding
cowboys in checking buffalo stam-
pede which threatened dire conse-
quences.
1t appears that the Secretary and
a party were inspecting the national
domain near the buffalo farm and
We're watching the herd of some 800
as it came slowly m from the hills
where it had grazed during the sum-
mer.
Suddenly the herd broke from con-
troll, stampeded and charged in all
directions.
Some cabinet officers would have
departed from the neighborhood with
all possible CELEBRITY. even sacrificing
dignity in their desire to reach a spot
inaccessible to excited buffaloes..
But Mr. Fall intrepidly set spurs to
his horse, emitted a cowboy yell and
mingled with the stampeding ami
mails, rounding them up and restoring
them to a realization that order must
be preserved. in a manner which
evoked the hearty commendation of
the professional and expert talent
which he had assisted.
This is a gratifying and exhilarat-
ing piece of news. We are so accus-
toned to thinking of cabinet officers
as stately persons who move in an
atmosphere of lofty serenity amid
scenes of administrative gravity that
a revelation of human red blooded-
ness among them comes "as a joyful
surprise Sentinel.
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DRY REGIME
Continued from PAGE Ore)

skilled laborers,' says the report,
"In San Francisco. prohibition de-
creased arrests for drunkenness in it's
first year from 1851 to 1914. In
Los Angeles, from 1J,S30 to 2,5S9.
In Boston. it was from 52,6S2 to 49,
4S7. In Baltimore, in the last wet
October, there 1,1GJ arrests for
drunkenness and in the first dry Oc-
tober, 40. We have similar reports
from heads of police of Washington,
st. Paul. Lincoln. Galveston, St.
Louis and other cities.
1.-THE fact of increased purchasing
power is attested by signed state
ments of the secretaries of chambers
of commerce. real estate dealers. fur
niture and musical instrument deal
ers and merchants of all kinds.
There has also been n large de-
crease in petty crimes. In Boston,
prohibition brought about n decrease
in the number of cases of assault
from 2,127 to 1918 in one year. In
ST Louis, petit larceny declined from
G,1G7 to 3,5O3
There has also been a decrease in
more serious crimes in many cities.
The wet propagandists have spoken
much of q crime wave in New York.
have it on the authority of the
Commissioner of Police of the city
of New York, that in 1918 there were
II, 81 burglaries, and in 1920 only
$3.50. He makes similar statements
as to commissions of crime of seri-
~, rf1, pl,
Even better results have been OBJ
tanned in rural and small town dis
tricts.
There has been startling de-
crease in poverty and financial dis
tress. The hospitals have been re-
lieved. In Philadelphia, in six
months of the last wet year. there
were ! ISL cases of alcoholism in gen.
cral hospitals. and in the same
months of the next year. 21G. Sim
liar reports have been received from
ether cities.
ut is frequently stated by alcohol
propagandists that there is in the
United States enormous illicit distilla-
ton. that nearly every family makes
alcohol. Obviously, this is merely
an expression of opinion. In Amer
lea, only a few families of German
extraction know how to make palat-
able beer. Whisky, illicitly pro-
duced is so nearly non- palatable that
only habitual alcoholics can con-
sumo it. Private distillation and
brewing. while it worries the prohi-
bition officers by necessitating many
arrests, is an insignificant factor.
"Prohibition is a relative success
success"
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WHEAT DOWN IN
CHICAGO MARKET

Chicago, Jan. 3.-SucceSSiVe waves
of selling finally smashed down prices
in the wheat market today "A cents a
bushel.
The financial difficulties Of the last
days, eliminating in a giant bank
n4erger, were declared to be RESPONSE
Ele for an increasing volume Of liqui-
dation. Until toward the end of trad
ing the wheat market was in whirl
|of excitement with many apparently
baseless rumors flying as to the sta
bility of well known firms. In no in
stance, however. were such rumors
confirmed, and tonight It was announc-
ed that every trader on change had
gone through the clearing house I'M
Scathed.
Eastern interests led the selling here
and with the stock market and cotton
market showing weakness, the COM
narrative confidence with which Chica-
go traders began was gradually but
surely overpowered. The Wagner fail
ure a few days ago was recalled and
it was only at the close, after July
wheat had made new low price rec
ord for the season. that values gave
signs of latent power to rally, and the
furry was relieved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

Following out his policy Of always
irving the fight fans a square deal
and with an eye to avoiding disap-
poin,ment. Promoter Jack O'Brien
plans 20 have all principals In his
coming card Friday night at City
hall. in the city from one to two days
ahead. This not only assures the
presence OF the scrappers when the
song sounds, but also affords the
fans q chance 70 give the once-over
10 the rival mitt artists.
Ike Woods who 10 directing the
New England invasion OF Jack Kelley
Of Erie. Pa, writes as follows:
"You may announce to the puglistic
fans Of Pine Tree City that this JACK
Kelley from Erie. Pa. IL an exception
a, good fist thrower and Will give
them a thrilling bout. and much de-
Ponds on his future success In New
England n he can get a win over the
clever 81. Hiliare.
"fn his recent bouts throughout the
Middle West he has given good ac-
count OF himself as performer and
became n favorite among the fans FOR
his boxing ability AMI always holding
acme intense moments which all
lovers OF the sport long to see.
Although ST. Hiliare may be III
tIe heavier than Kelley this will not
hinder the visitor from the smoky
city 90 wade in as weight alone IL
not what enables a fighter TO stop
his opponent as this has often been
rreved and ns clever as st. Hiliare
has already shown in recent bouts
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FRIDAY NIGHT SCRAPPERS IN AUGUSTA
At LEAST DAY BEF GRE CITY HALL BOUTS

Kelley feels that he can cutpoint him
but still will not misrate him for
minute.
There is not possible doubt in
my mind but what the fans Will see
one of the best exhibitions between
these two boys that has been promot-
ed in the Capital city in many a day.
Much credit is due Promoter Jack
O'Brien for his choice in selecting
such a card for his club. We expect
to be in town there few days before
the melee"
Joe st. Hiliare and his manager
also plan to arrive in the city either
today or Thursday. Word from the
clever Frenchman says he is In fine
shape and confident of stopping the
keystone State flash.
Chick Wills is training faithfully
for his supreme effort to stop Kid
Sullivan in the semi final. It's safe
bet the Kid will also be in shape.
Dottie Mari and George Gilbert, Jr.,
who will start the festivities are also
being groomed for Friday nights ar
gument.
lnulcdliOUS VI d SIo"uCu AAOISS ~
already seen in the 1ne advance sale
of tickets. Out of town parties are
being planned also. word from Wat
erville says a special car Of 80 or
more fans will attend, and similar
DELEGATIONS will come from Hallowell,
Gardiner and Lewiston. Play safe,
fans. and get your pasteboards now
ut Packard's. Augusta; Arata's,
Hallowell or Eastman's, Gardiner
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04

plia. champion in 1905. proves. that
Years have not dulled his game by
holding 18th place for another season.
Probably the most striking advance
was that made by Phil Neer,. Of Port
land. Ore. who moved up from 54th
rlace a year ago to goth in the latest
ranking.
From a geographical standpoint the
ranking shows that the East still
maintains the lead in tennis. Thtr-
teen Of the first 20 players hail from
Atlantic Coast cities; five from the
Pacific Coast: one from the middle
west and Kumagae from Japan. al
though ne is credited with playing
from an eastern club.
The ranking Of the first 20 players
In mems singles for 1921 as compared
with 1920 is shown in the following
table:
1921 ranking 1920 ranking
William T. Tilden. End.
Philadelphia, Pa. 1
William NJ. Johnston.
San Francisco. Cal. 2
Wallace r. Johnson
Philadelphia, Pa. 10
S Watson Washburn,
r. Norris Williams, End.
Boston. Mass. 3
1chiya Kumagae,
3 S. Howard Voshell.
Brooklyn, N. Y. 10
Lawrence 3. Rice,
Newton Center, Mass. 81
10 Nathaniel w. Niles.
IL Willis e. Davis.
San francisco. Cal. s
- Robert Kinsey. .
San Francisco, Cal. 10
San Francisco, Cal. 25
"a Walter T. Hayes.
Chicago, Ill. 20
us s. W. Pearson.
Philadelphia, Pa. 40
I16 w. A. Clothier,
Philadelphia, Pa. 16
~ Dean Mathey.
80 Crawford, N. ]. IA
IS Frank T. Anderson.
Brooklyn, N. Y. 2s
10 Fred c. Anderson.
Brooklyn, N. Y. Al
20 Phillip Neer,
Portland, Ore "a
Omitted from ranking owing to In
sufficient data, Roland Roberts, Wal
lace Bates. Edmund Levy. c. J. Griffin.
Zenzo Shimidzu. w. Merrill Hall. Sam
uel Hardy, Francis T. Hunter, Carl
Fischer, Marshall Allen. and the men,
hers of the. visiting Davis Cup teams
from England and Australia.
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FAIRFIELD

George Boutin has returned from
Skowhegan, where he has been visiting
relatives.
Miss Helen Ryan has returned 70
Pennington. where she is attend ur
Normal school. after passing me
Christmas re cess at her home in town.
Percy Homer of Franklin was a
business caller In town y,stciiay
Mrs. Edith Chonkhitc, who has been
very i'll at her home. is able 10 he
around the house and her nurse, Miss
Oscar Baker of Gardiner was a
business caller in town ycste,day.
Mrs A. II. Jewell and Mrs. Albert
Hatch arc in Portland. being called
there by the death of Mrs. Hat'hs
brother.
The returns have been received n
the marriage OF Phoebe Dechs.ne and
Joseph Eushv. the ceremony having
been performed at tho Catholic church
on December 81.
Miss Madeline Salla has returned
to Augusta. where she is employed.
after passing several days n The
home of her aunt, Mrs Nellie Lad
Christopher Longworth, who is '''
rloycd in Slsowhcgan. was calling IN
friends in town YESTERDAY.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle 81 tho
Universalist church met at the home
Of Mrs Charles Lawry YESTERDAY aft
crnoon. where a few pleasant hours
were passed. During the Afternoon re-
frcshments were served.
The returns OF the marriage Of IONA
Bacon and Everett Nannastiac. vh'
were married December so by Eov. J.
c. Bearcc. have been received AZ the
office of the town clerk.
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ment which they would practicarv
control, assuring an economic grin
upon the Far Eastern republic ana
special privileges and concessions.
At the same time that the ALLEGED
treaty was made public. Secretarv
Hughes in a letter To NJ. Sarrsu,
head of the French delegation TO the
Washington Conference. said he was
glad to accept your statement tina,
the documents in question are no,
authentic" The latter was written
in reply to one from NJ. Carraut. OF.
ficially stating that documents mad,
public by the Chita delegation ON
Sunday concerning an alleged agree.
ment between Japan and France for
o protectorate over Siberia, were
false.
Existence of any such understand.
ing between France and Japan was
described as news" 10 the state de.
partment today by department on.
Gals, who made positive statements
that no documents or reports on
such documents as made public nv
the Chita delegation Sunday were in
the departments files.
Admiral Baron Kato. tho senior
japanese delegate. in discussing Nh.
alleged treaty made public late TODAY.
said that such an agreement was ir,.
possible, for the Japanese cabinet ~
which he himself was member. haa
never given authority to the japanese
military representative in siberia to
sign any such agreement He charat.
terized as absolutely false ~, al
legged agreement given out t. the
Chita delegation Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-04
PROMISE OF GREAT
YEAR FOR GOLF
IN UNITED STATES

| CnlcagO, Jan. 3-W ltn the OONe
of peace looming large the world
over, it seems fitting that the ap-
/ proach of the new year should find
is reflection in sporting circles and
this is no more apparent than in
golf. A year ago because of a
tendency toward friction between
the east and the middle west, it
/ looked for time as though the
threatened break might at last oc-
cur. but the difficulties were over
come without serious rupture. New
with the annual meeting Of the
United States Golf Association to be
held in Chicago, January IA. sp-
preaching. there is no such feeling
of unrest; so far as Is known at pres
ent no vital question has to be
thrashed out.
The executive committees report
at the annual meeting will shcw
there are now POI active and $50
allied clubs, making a total of 5:'3.
considerably in excess of any previ-
Gus figures in the associations total.
A year ago tha+otal was 476. Clubs
now are also in closer touch with
affairs than general, due in a meas
ure to the widening of the scope of
| the executive committee, whio h
embraces practically all the impcr-
tant subsidiary golf bodies in the
country. The monthly Green Sec
I ton Bulletin, issued by the parent
organization. Is being more widely
circulated all the time and is prov
ing Of invaluable aid to clubs.
( Because of the fact that courses
for championships are now selected
in advance of the meeting the ap-
preaching session will lack the Gus
tomary speech-making on the part
Of delegates extolling the merits of
this or that club seeking one of the
titular events. The 1922 champion
ship distribution is equitable. the
amateur going to The Country Club.
Brookline. Mass: the open to the
Skokie Golf Club near Chicago and
the women's to the Greenbrier Coun-
try Club, White Sulphur Springs,
West Va. -r
With the exception of the open, to
! UcSAu On uiS IL, IllC
play will be confined to the autumn,
the amateur and women's events
both being carded for September.
! Were 1t not for the international
prospect the chances are D. mid
summer date for the open would
have been avoided. Even this eaily
1t looks as II several Of Americas
leading professionals will go across
for the British open at Sandwich.
and 1t Is also understood that at least
two Of the foreign stars will come
this way. Consequently q July date
l u the earliest that could be chosen
IN fhfl RAnnfrv ~ srix ~
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PITTSF|ELD

Leland NJ. Goodrich left Monday for
Boston to resume his studies at Har-
ward college after having passed his
vacation at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Goodrich on the
Hartland' road.
Miss Evelyn Jaynes who has been
passing her vacation with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert d. Jaynes
on Waverly street, returned to BOs-
ton Monday to resume her studies at
Boston University.
The New Era Auxiliary of the Bap-
fist church will meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. j. f. McMichael on
Peltoma avenue. Mrs. McMichael
will be assisted by Mrs. F. f. Bridg-
ham and Mrs. Cora Coolidge as host
esses.
S. NJ. Raymond was a visitor in Au-
gusta Monday.
A. r. Dearborn of Medford, Mass,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Wing, returned home
Monday.
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players from the other side chance

players from the other side a chance
to compete.
Provided the eligibility list can be
pared sufficiently the problem of
handling an unwieldy field at the
amateur tournament will be solved.
AS it is now, If all players whose
names appear on the list were to
present themselves at the champion
ship the field would swarm with
more than 300 players. What the
executive committee hopes to do
eventually is to reduce the list of
eligibles to 125 or 800 Then it would
be possible to have the qualification
test of thirty-six holes en- Monday,
select the best 50 and finish out with
36-hole matches with the final on
Saturday.
The ticket as presented by the
nominating committee is representa-
tive, ]. Frederick Byers Of Allegheny
heading the list as president. The
ticket reads as follows:
President, j. Frederick Byers, AL
legheny: vice-presidents. Robert A.
Gardner, Onwentsia, and Wynant d.
Vanderpool, Morris County; secre-
tary, Cornelius S. Lee Of Tuxedo;
treasurer, Edward S. Moore of the
National Links
Executive committee. Roger D.
Lapham, San Francisco Golf and
Country Club: John r. Lemist, Den
yer; James D. Standish, Jr.. Loeb
moor. Allan n Wilson If Merriam
Thomas B. Paine. Atlanta: Azaria h
T. Burlington, Fall River; Albert D.
Locke, Brae Burn and Bonner
Miller. st. Louis Amateur Athletic
Association.
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Zulu by Shorthand
(From the Christian Science Monitor

F'rom the Christian Science Monitor)
Zulu taken down in shorthand is
the very latest phonetic achievement
at University College, Oxford. 1t is
quite novel experiment which one
of the professors is carrying out with
the aid Of Zulu who is visiting Eng
land. A new sound in the Zulu Ian
guage has been discovered which will
have to be taken down by the short
hand writer's without any idea of its
meaning. 1t will then be transcribed
and submitted to the Zulu visitor.
who will pronounce upon it's accura-
cy. Zulu is not the only African Ian
guage to which the professor is Civ
ing his attention. Incidentally, but
significantly. he is forging an instru-
ment Of peaceful penetration for the
commercial activities of the West in
the African continent
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Mice Begin Work Early on Fruit
Trees in New England.

Rodents in New England, chiefly
meadow and pine mice, have begun
their fruit-tree work early this year.
according to an investigation now be-
ing conducted by the Biological Sur
vey. United States Department of
Agriculture, and are Ievying a hearty
toll upon the orchards Of that section.
More than 100000 worth of fruit
trees, it is estimated, were destroyed
in New England alone by field mice
during the winter of 1920. and
while the damage this winter may not
measure up to that record. apparently
it promises to be heavy.
A representative Of the department
has been making an extended trip
throughout the section. comforting
with extension service workers. in
vestigating conditions. and plac-
ing in the possession of local
authorities the departments sug
gestions for dealing with the men,
ace. In Maine, for instance. 1t
has been found that next to severe
winter weather. mice have inflicted
more damage to orchards than any
other agency. Ten years ago there
were. according to the census. 4,521.-
7S9 apple trees in Maine orchards,
while in 1920 there were 3,345.521,
much Of this decrease no doubt due
to the severe winter of 1917-1S. It is
estimated that 1850 young trees
were killed by mice in 1911. In New
Hampshire mice have given the apple
industry a severe setback during the
past decade. In Massachusetts,. or
chardists reported losses two years
ago from mice totaling $125,0o0. this
amount not covering the entire loss,
because some orchardists did not re-
port. In one Connecticut orchard Of
more than $50 acres damage by ro-
dents during the winter of 1920 is
conservatively placed at $4,000.
The mice. of these two varieties.
strip the bark from the trees above
ground and from their roots below
the surface. An active campaign Is
under way in many sections which. II
continued. will help check the ro-
dents depredations.
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BIG FIELD TENNIS
PLAYERS IN 1921

New York. Jan. 3-Ccmparson "
the Official tennis ranking lists for
the seasons OF 1920 and 1921 indicate
clearly tho rapid advance of the
younger generation Of tournament
racquet wicldcrs OF the 20 players
selected hv the ranking committee oi
the L. : L. T A for the National
Mems Singles list more than so per
cent advanced IN an impressive man.
uer during the 1921 playing season
In fact but two of the tournament
stars hold the same positions in tho
rankings announced YESTERDAY that
thev occupied A. the close Of tie 1920
season.
v''am r T'der. nd. ~ rhiladn!-
phia. national and international cham
plcn for the past two years. is No. ]
while William NJ. Johnston of san
Francisco. holds tho second place in
the United states ranking, Passing
below those two players the shifting
- petitions Immediately becomes
marked vincent Richards ~ YonN-
err y Y. ras advanced from 1eth ~
3rd place. Wallace +. johnson Of IN l.
adeirhYa. runner-up to Tilden in the
National championship. Is placed 4th
instead ~ 10Th as was the case in
ia1o. watson N Washburn Of New
York. moved M two PAGES.
TNa frst drop In the list Is that of
r. Norr's Williams, End. of Boston.
national champion in 1914 and 1915.
Williams irNnped three places. being
10. - to.o ana No. in 1921. Ichiya
kumaFas 40 Japanese star also
slipped back IN the ranking, go
inR from 40 I to No. Z. In eighth
place 10 s Howard Noshell OF New
York gain Of Ave places In IL
months. TIE most startling advance
among the hrst 10 players was tina;
made by Lawrence Il. Rice Of Newton
center. Nass, who Is ranked No. 2,
whereas year ago he was placed IN
fuh position. Nat w. Niles of Bos-
ton. dropped from No. to 10th place.
In the second ~ Willis Davis Of San
Francisco. 10 ranked No. II, loss Of
SIX points. Dean Mathey OF Crawford
y. ~ also slipped back three places
white william !. Clothier Of Phila6el.