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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12
Eighty Per Cent. Riders Won't Go.

The Michigan insurance policy commits
sion rescinded its action of August
last whereby the so per cent. value riders
to the Michigan Standard Policy were
adopted. After hearing both sides of the
question argued at rehearing and care
fully investigating the matter, the COM
missioners are of the unanimous opinion
that che riders are an evasion of the law
of 1895, which prohibits companies from
restricting their liabilities in any way.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12
MIRROR OF MICHIGAN


Men the subject of Inquiry
The Jackson Prison Rioters-Insur-
ance Commission Rescinds Its Ac-
ton Council War On mt Detroit.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12

my watch kepes better time than
your watch" Dragged Ethel.
Maybe 1t does, but mines faster
than yours said Jack. "Mine can 60
an hour in forty minutes. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12
"Old Gibley knew what he was ADDING

sold Gibley knew what he was ADDING
when he drawed that fool contract. If
hadn't been on the hog 1 wouldn't
a-gone to work. Let's climb that old
mountain and see how the sun works
up here in Colorado" So the sinking
sun that night found our two punchers
on the loftiest peak, prepared to make
observations. Sim got on the western
slope and was to report the setting to
Ru, who occupied the opposite side Of
the summit Just as the upper edge Of
the fiery orb cut the horizon Sim warn
ed his fellow, with ''There she goes"
and received the depressing response
of, Eyes, and here she comes, by thun-
der" pointing to the first crack Of
dawn in the East.-Denver Field and
Farm.
Divorced but Take Lunch Together.
Isabella, ex-Queen of Spain, and her
husband, ex-King Francisco, demon
strated the other day that such little
thing as a divorce should not keep
asunder couples from being polite, and
even friendly. to each other. This royal
pair have been divorced for many a
year, and the testimony they gave about
each other at the time of the divorce
was the kind referred to by the press
as unfit for publication" Neverthe-
less, Isabella celebrated the annivers-
airy of her marriage the other day, and,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12

the side and has deep shirred yoke Of
white chiffon laid over white silk, the
edges of the satin being embroidered.
The black satin collar Is trimmed In
back with one white and one black bow,
and the sleeves are shirred into the
arm-holes at the top with a narrow
head. The same model can be made to
depart daintily from the black and
white effect by lining the chiffon with
some bright colored silk.
No stiffening is now being put In the
new gowns sleeves, but there are yards
and yards of cloth expended. A fire.
quent device Is the shirring Of the stun
close to the shoulder, so that there Is
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12
The BETTER Watch.

Next Lesson--"The Birth Of Christ
Luke 2: $40.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12
GOWNS AND GOWNING
WOMEN GIVE MUCH ATTENTION
TO WHAT THEY WEAR.
Brief Chances Mt Fancies Feminines
Frivolous, Mayhap, and Yet offered
I'm the Hope that the Reading Prove
Restful to wearied womankind.


New York correspondence;
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-12


ney held that this was true so far as re-
} lated to personal matters, but that under
the new State law physicians could be
compelled to testify in regard to any
questions relating to public matters, or
that in any way affected other persons,
and that IL they refused they could be
punished for contempt Of court, just the
same as any other witness. Judge Smith
ruled that the physician must give his tes-
timony and issued an order accordingly.
Forty-five Jackson young men signed
petitions to be enrolled as a new military
company to take the place Of the Emmett
Rifles, recently mustered out of the State
service. This number will be increased
to eighty.
A poor old couple in the Cheboygan
county house have two sons, one of whom
enjoys a salary of 81, 500 year, and the
other at least $1,SO0. Still another in
mate of the house has wealthy son in
Detroit. 1t Is only one of many sad
stories Of fiial ingratitude or worse, that
might be told In every county in Michi-
gan. %t N
Recently four convicts1 were released
from Ionia by the Governor. When
word was sent to one of them of his par
don, he was found stealing dressed chick
ems from load of 400 that had been
driven inside the walls for dinner. He
wasn't colored. either.
State Game Warden Osborn reports
that the application of the new law re-
quiring deer hunters to be licensed has
resulted in great saving Of game DUR
ing the open season this year. He has
been informed by the Wisconsin warden
that the effect of the license law was to
food that State with hunters from Ohio
and Indiana, who heretofore .caAped in
Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
CLEVER COLLEGE BOYS.
California Cracks Competing With East
ern Experts.

Tho ease with which the University Of
California crack team defeated tho Prince
ton team recently demonstrated that the
glorious climate of California is capable OF
turning out athletes that arc fast enough
to do very crcditable work against the
strong college teams of the east. Inc Cal
ifornians belong to the intercollegiate
Athletic association and made the long
trip across the continent for the purpose
of competing at the college championship
games in New. York on May 20 and meas
uring strength with the very best athletes
of the east in other games.
The team consists of II picked men ana
is captained by Fred W. Koch, an all
round athlete of marked ability. He was
born in Philadelphia in 1871, and since en-
tcring tho University of California in 1872
has jumped feet 10 inches high and clear
cd 81 feet in tho broad jump. Though
weighing but 157 pounds, Koch has put
the 16 pound shot over 40 feet, and ut
present holds the University of California
record of 80 feet inches. His speciality,
however is middle distance running. In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

The graduationclass of the High school
Is making preparations for this event
which will mean so much to each men,
Dor. Next Sunday evening Rev G. S.
Cummings of Augusta, will deliver the
baccalaureate sermon and June IA, the
graduation exercises will occur at Wilson
hall. Those who will graduate are Grace
Melvin johnson, Edith May Paul, Willard
lsambert Parker, Charles Albert Perkins,
Claridel Bradstreet, Grace May Maddox,
George Fuller, Ethel Blanche Collins,
Dwight Lamar Higgins, Gertrude Char
lotte Leighton, Cora Gertrude Armstrong.
Madge Irene Carey, Ella Josephine Nc
Neil James Philip Carey. Edward Ray
mond Stafford, Arthur Remington Katon,
James Deering Nutting, Jr, Charles
Rounds Getchell, Frank Alden Shea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
Marccllus HAYES, a well-known citize

of our village, had a sunstroke. Saturday
afternoon, from which he died at $50.
The deceased was about Al years of age,
and for many years had a saloon and
restaurant here. A few years ago he
moved to Watervile where he was in
business, but later returned here. He
had been in poor health the past few years
and out of business. A wife and three
children survive him, daughter, Miss
Mary Hayes, who is well known in must
cal circles, son, Marshall, in Evans
drug store. and a younger son, Willie.
The funeral will take place. this Monday
afternoon, conducted by Sloan Lodge, +.
Il A. NJ, of which he was a member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

Henry Dunn, who has been in failing
health from consumption for nearly a
year, died at the home of his father,
Richard Dunn, on High street, Friday
night. He was 26 years of age and for
long time was night telegraph operator in
the Maine Central station in this city.
He resigned little over year ago and
tried for time in the summer, situa-
ton as brakeman on lower road pas
senger train, hut was obliged to give ur
the work in few weeks. During the
winter he has been closely confined to his
house. He was a young man of excel
lent character, who was liked by all who
knew him, and his death will be keenly
felt by large circle of warm friends and
classmates. The funeral services occurred,
Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

+. S. Smith & Company the live dry
goods firm in this city, have enlarged their
cloak room over their large store 40 feet
in length making rom 16x90 feet and
we doubt ii there is finer one in the
State 1t is furnished with brussels car
pet, lace draperies and large mirrors.
A competent saicslady is in charge of this
department to wait on all ladies who wish
to be fitted to n suit or shirt waist, from
the immense stock OF ladies ready made
suits. shirt waists, jackets, capes and
wrappers, which cannot DO surpassed,
The drapery department occupies por-
tion OF this floor, and the firm have made
extensive additions to their former large
stock Of chenille draperies, lace curtains
and curtain material consisting of Madras
spot muslin, fish nets. Scotch nets and
point de spirit by the yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

At Louisville recently he started after the
one-third mile, flying unpaced, and cut the
class A record from 80 1-5 seconds to 3S 3-5
seconds. The next day he tried for the one
half mile record and got it by riding the
distance in ZOO 2-5 second. The previous
records for both of these distance were
made by j. II. Allen at Springfield, Mass,
Aug. 81, 1894.
DE Cardy's success with these short dis
tances Is o surprise to those who know
him, for it has always been considered
that his forte was over a long distance,
one OF his best performances being 20 miles
In the Hilsendegen road race at Detroit In
hour minutes and 1871 seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

W. f. Studley has on exhibition in the
window of his dry good store a mastodons
tusk recently brought from the Arctic
regions by Captain Watts of Thomaston.
1t was found near Point Clarence by
native and brought down river (name
not known) In canoe 800 miles then so
miles on a dog sled and sold to another
native for a sack Of flour. The animal
became extinct before the age of man.
The tusk weighs "a pounds, is eight feet in
length and girths in the largest part TX
inches. 1t is valued at 800 and attracts
a great amount of attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

.
his freshman year he tried this style OF
sport and succeeded in making the half
milo in 3 minutes seconds The next
year, without much training, he reduced
this to minutes 4 seconds, breaking the
coast record for the second time. He also
made the quarter mile in 56 seconds This
year he has paid more attention to this dis
tance and has made 81 3-5 seconds in prac-
tice. He has also made the 220 yards in
less than "a seconds and the 100 yards under
II seconds Koch is 6 feet high and is q
student in natural science At Princeton
Koch won tho quarter mile run and the 10
pound shot
Another famous member of the team Is
Robert ID. Edgrcn, who may we'll be called
the California Hickok, and who, if what
rumor says is true, is formidable rival of
Yale's giant hammer thrower. When a
mere schoolboy, Edgren could throw the
16 pound hammer "a feet, and soon after
entering the university he began practic-
ing the throw with the double turn which
is now allowed in the eastern games. Be-
fore ending his freshman year he increased
his throw to over ITO feet, and since then
has raised the college record to 1913 feet
IA inches. He has thrown 1871 feet in
practice. Last year Hickok of Yale won
this event at 1873 feet 8 inches, breaking
all previous college records and winning
worldwide renown for himself Edgrcn
is 81 years old, feet 2 inches high and
weighs 1S9 pounds. He is an art student
AT Princeton his hammer throw was
113 feet, but he doubtless has something
cup his sleeve" for Hickok.
Tho rival sprinters of the team are J.
W. Scoggins and Theodore Barnes. the
former a Californian and the latter ma
tive of Nebraska 1t is said that last year
Scoggins ran 100 yards in even time and
captured three successive races in 10 Is
seconds. 1t is further alleged that in pri-
waite trials he has equaled John Owen,
.)r. s, worlds record of 8 As seconds for
the 100 yards. He has not been in good
form this year, and the best he could do at
princeton was to take second places In the
100 and 220 yards dashes, which were won
In 10 2-5 and 90 2-5 seconds respectively.
Barnes got third place in the eco.
The crack hurdlcr Of the team is Ernest
Dyer, Californian, % years Of age. He
Is feet 10 inches tall and weighs 100
pounds. He practically began hurdling
last year, and in the contests with Stan
ford won the 100 yard hurdle race in
16 2-5 seconds. This year Dyer has i'm.
proved on his last years manner of hur-
ding. He has very dashing style and
easily captured the 100 yards event at
Princeton in 16 Is seconds The worlds
record for this distance is Is 3-5 seconds
ana Is held by Stephen Chase, the present
champion of America. Dyer and his club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

couple. who We're the recipients of several
valuable presents, among them being a
large, handsome parIor rocker and oak
center table, pictures, vases and other
gifts The visitors took Lawrences
Orchestra with them and the younger por-
tion of the party danced for about two
hours. Then an old fashioned dance com
menced, which was greatly enjoyed by all,
especially the more elderly people. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake were
served. 1t was nearly 9 O'Clock, Saturday
morning, when the party broke up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

He is a member of the class of '95, G.
III. s., and had business demanding his
attention in Brunswick, Saturday after
noon. When No. 10 drew into the station
he was in Tyler's store, but being fleet of
foot, caught the train. When he entered
the car he wondered why the passengers
were all riding backwards, and was again
surprised, after being seated when the
train moved toward Augusta. 1t did not
take long for the light of Day to bring
him to his senses, however. but he turned
a double somersault in getting to the
ground. At the depot he was informed
that his train was due in just seven
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
THE NEW vALKYRIE AND GEORGE l.. WATSON.

1t appears that after the last race be-
tween the Valkyrie and Volunteer off
Sandy Hook in 1893, when Mr. Watson
was asked for his opinion of the center
board, he put it in writing in an an en-
velopc and asked that the envelope remain
unopened until the next international
race. Mr. Watson is said to have added in
the interview: II then stated that the
next cup defender would be a keel boat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
TWO ALLEGED ACTORS
Arrested In New Haven on q Charss OF
Grand Larceny In New York,

- u
Grand Larceny In New York.
NEW HAVEN, June 2.-Harry and Elsie
Gray Devere, two alleged actors, who
claimed st. Louis as their home. were mr..
rested here Saturday morning on rece. 1t
OF letter from New York from Detective
Sergeant George McClosky, stating that
they are wanted there for grand larceny.
The couple were arrested here Wednesday
on q charge of theft. Devere, when locked
up, took fit and was sent 10 the hospital
Both were placed under collateral bond
and were prepared to skip today when ar
rested.
The woman has confessed that they are
New Workers. She says she was arrested
and discharged in Jefferson Market court.
the allegation being that she stole bon.
net. Devere claims to be an agent for the
Agents Mutual Protective association of
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03


Inc runnnng nIe4 Jumper Oh tno team
Is "hiiani cnanuier f".'erson, coast chsm-
pio'i, .. W. .o oo, son en-
.ercu .ho unlso'S'y ooo' nnaAins
iec' Va liohos ~ nis ir. ~ yosir' Last
VINE, . ia ~. .no ",'a. icooru no
cicaicu ,oe' Iu, .otso, mas
!uihpcu .. ioo' ~ 'no o'"nu Jump an" run
inc iSo yaru ia ~, ~ =" % sooonds.
ny y - 800 ~. a, vt ',n ,hgh'
WEIGHS 10 p1unus CIV ,o1I s'uone Al so
cn,, soichIe ~ ieoS ~ ino".s woii 'he
coueee ohai,piolisnnp ~ .no nheh Jump
.,s' yoai, "au , ."1 u S..a ,ee'
,nohes, I nr. ~ p... y, new
1orh- az i ro. " ,., W." inc
e'cn' WIN q Jump Vi io0e .,os
onos'0, 70 90 60 oioaa
!unpoi, nos ~" - o - "a
years o'u anu 10" $50, ~, yuipS s.nuI ioss.
NC - io1r ;n0nos , nisl a"u "o'Shs ios
pounus. Al ni' aoP"I ~ NJ, sei. he 'ied
inc reooru maui W 'no great
az rounu eoniI ~, ana
when junior oie'', &C., Nv ', ", inc
unsersI'! iooou -, "1 "i,o jump.
e' . ICY inon,S niSn' puS "c ~ pound
snot do ieo0 anu hiuuo nv NV inoncs IN
the mop s,cp anu JUMP Inv EASTERN IN
9erooiiesh,.o pto,'N y"Nip w. w i"s' !car
~ ~ teet inoheS' VI JuSe inoles beyond
mooisey i0' "o' was 'iiiu as
Prlnceton.
Louis !. Mer"in, INC team repre-
sentative III ,ne hiiio w"ih, was porn IN
fIalnheiu' AZ. -, III 1919. nc ieets
lnches hlgh anu weighs l'oPouhus' When
sophomore ne iiiaoo Ihi,iu.es 40 sec
onos, Duh was 'ahen sioA anu Iau 10 give
up waking uh,il .nis year nc Is now
walking pe1ter IMAM ever anu nus ALREADY
mado . minutes Oh sccohus; Mcrwih sa
remarkapiy steady ana Iair walker and
IN al OF his races mas never once Deen dis
quailiieu OF even Warheu ior running lilo
mas wonueriul purs' vi speeu ae the M
Ism ana mas walkeu iVo varos IN 10 Sec
onds. Merwlh is student Oh mechanics
he was second at princeton.
+. IL. bradley, tho nan hllo runner, al
tcrnates with hoch IN inc nail mile and
quarter milo races bradley was scarcely
consluereu canuluato LOT thc team until
Just before the team ieit Cailiorhih when
ne ran the nan mic Win inc greatest ease
from the 10 YARD marx IN minutes q Sec
ohos. ZIG mas mace the quarter mile In %
secolius, 1io @so IN ~ sccohus anu the lO0
III II SECONDS. nc Is ~ years oid, rect
inches high, weighs aDou! 100 pounds and
Is mining student. bra0ley was thlrd at
Princotoh ana QUIT 2oo yards from the I'M
lsh line.
MeiVln Dozler docs tho wheeling Tor the
team ana Is also one OF the best all round
men OF the company. Dozier Is Califor-
man, ~ years OLD ana feet va Inches
high. lie weighs 100 POUNDS, being very
solidly built. He has jumped feet
inches high, and in his first contest cleared
22 feet In the running broad jump. He
has ridden the two miles on his bicycle in
minutes 20 seconds, but is considered
minute man. AT Princeton be won the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
HOME OF SHAKESPEARE.

The Avon River is one Of the most historic
rivers Of Europe. The county OF warwick,
through which IL flows, Is noted for its CASTLE
which has been truly pronounced to be the
"most magnificent feudal mansion OF the Eng
fish nobility still used residence" It's
position Is at once commanding and
rock oyerhanging the Avon. Stratford,
which is situated on the beautiful bank Of this
river, was the birthplace Of Shakespeare, the
national poet Of England, the greatest dra-
born in April, in the year 1854, at Stratford
npon avon, in the county OF Warwick. 1t was
also the home Of that very eminent physician
who discovered this wonderful remedy. Avon
Headache Anodyne. The formula has recent
Iy been secured and goods placed on the mar
ket by G.. II. Beane, apothecary, proprietor OF
the Warren Drug Store, Gardiner, Maine.
Also for sale by all druggists or sent through
the mail on receipt Of twenty five cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
Herrmanns Coming Greatest sensation.

Hermann, tho great, is preparing what
he calls a melodramatic magic sensation
for next season. In it he will ride on
horseback across Rocky mountain pass,
capture the figure Of woman crcmated
by Indians. and after killing off few OF
the Indian supers and doing a few other
seemingly impossible things he will bring
the cremated body back to life and ride oil
the scene to his dressing room. The wom'
IN in the case will be Mrs. Hermann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

Prof. Robinson and Mr.. Small of Bruins
wick, were here, Saturday, and packed up
the valuable collection of minerals be-
longing Co the late DIR. G.. S. Whitman.
which the family recently presented to
30 xdoin college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

A party of five young men went to Cob
bossee pond, Sunday, and while attempt
ing to land bass overturned the boat
Perhaps a serious accident was avoided
by there oelpg but three feet of water I'M
der the boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
--------~~ -S--~
a MORAL VICTORY.
George l.. Watson So Regards the Build
ing of a Keel Cup Defender.

LONDON, June 2.-Georgc i. Watson, the
designer of Thistle, Britannia, the Valky-
ries and other yachts, in an interview dur
ing the week, said he regarded the fact that
Defender is a keel boat as Il moral victory
for the British design. He added that it
was pity, in point of international inter
est that the builders of the Americas cup
defender had not stuck to the centerboard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

The Institutes duly celebrated their
victory over the High Schools on the
diamond, Saturday, by drive over town
in Pollard's big barge, Saturday evening.
The music of the tin horn was heard in
every quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

Ten arrests have been made in conncc-
ton with the breaks which have taken
place in this city since last October, and
the parties have all been convicted with
the exception of two, who are
under bonds for the superior court. Eight
of these arrests were the result of the
personal work of our city marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

The city marshal searched under the old
grist mill for stolen goods again, Sunday
morning, and found several cakes of
cooking chocolate, two lots of tobacco,
several empty tobacco boxes and num-
Der of other articles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

The steamer Gardiner made her first
trip to the Islands, Sunday, leaving here
with about 40 passengers. Among them
were noticed: Mr. and Mrs John +.
Whitmore, Mr.. and Mrs A. Young, and
A. w. McCausland. Until further notice
tho Gardiner will make round trips to
Bothbay and the Islands Sundays, Mon
days and Wednesdays. On other days she
will run to Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

In the office of tho Hallowell Granite
Company, is a life size bust of Henry
Knox Baker. which was cut from the
best white marble by Henry Facini, one
of the employees of the company, and was
designed by Sculptor j. Fl. Mahoney, and
is said to be a fine likeness of Judge
Baker 1t will be presented to the Huh
bard free library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

Schooner L. NJ. Thurlow, Capt. Roberts,
arrived, Saturday, and was lowed to
Hallowell. Schooners Mary f. Lynch
and Douglass Haynes arrived, Saturday.
and were towed to Augusta. Schooner
Ainslie arrived, Saturday, with a cargo
of pea coal for the Kennebec & Boston
Steamboat Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03

A beautiful piece of furniture made of
quartcrod oak being combined side
board and china closet with French
plate glass mirror, is one of the attrac-
lions in the furniture rooms of Ames-
bury & Wakefield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-03
foreclosure Proceeding. Som.

NEW YORK, June 2-Receiver McCpl.
Tough OF the Erie railroad states to a re.
porter that foreclosure proceedings will
be instituted probably within two weeks