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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
TO LAFAYETTE.
The Statue at Paris of the
Famous Frenchman,
The Gift Of the School Children Of
the United States,
Formally Pesented 10 France and Accepted
by President loubet.

Paris, July ALSO Z. MIN the
presence of the President of the Re-
public, NJ. Loubet. the United States
ambassador, Gen. Horace Porter, and
a brilliant assemblage of representa-
tive Frenchmen and the most promi-
nent members of the American colony
here, the statue in honor of General.
the Marquis de Lafayette, the gift of
the American school children to
France, was presented to the nation
by Mr.. Ferdinand w. Peck, president
of the La Fayette Memorial Commits
sion. and was accepted by President
Loubet in behalf of France.
The latter fact constitutes eloquent
testimony of the Importance the
French government attached to the
occasion and its desire to enhance the
Significance of the presentation by hav-
ing the President of France assume the
leading role in the exercises, for which
the minister of foreign affairs, NJ.
Delcasse. was originally designated.
At the last moment the matter was re-
considered and it was decided that on
the occasion of this great Franco
American demonstration the Chief
Magistrate of the republic was the
only fitting representative of the
French republic.
The exercises were according to the
program, with the exception that Pres
ident Loubet took the part assigned
to NJ. Delcasse The monument was
unveiled by two boys representing the
school children of France and Amer
lea. Gustavc Hennocque, great grand
son OF the Marquis de Lafayette, and
Paul Thompson. son of the protector
OF the monument.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
SANIlAGO'S ANNIVERSARY.
Americans and Cubans Join in Proper 0bseU
ancc Of the Day.

Santiago De Cuba. July 1.-The Gel
ebration here during the last two days
of the anniversary Of the great naval
battle of July 3, 1898. We're similar 10
those of last year. An American party
went to the Spanish wrecks in an eX-
cursion tug. fired salutes and burned
fireworks. AT night the Spaniards eel
ebrated the event with n special mass
for the rcposc Of the souls Of Admiral
Ccrvera's sailors and marines. 1t was
attended by the foreign Consuls and
American officers. The occasion was
very solemn.
There was a general celebration of
the Fourth during the day. At MORO
Castle. tonight. there was a special
patriotic theatrical performance given
hy the officers Of the post. The best
Of feeling prevails between the Cubans
and Americans. the former freely dis
playing American flags and bunting
and burning immense quantities Of fire
works
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The farm buildings of Frank Garland
fire. Wednesday. with nearly ali their
contents Children celebrating with fire
crackers caused the fire. The loss is
about $1,000; partially covered by insur-
ance.
small fishing smack went ashore
riches. l.. |. The crew was saved. 1t
consisted of Thomas Ashby Of Portland
Me. where the craft belonged. l.. j. Gray
of Bangor. Me, and boy, VIM. Sullivan
of Worcester. Mass.
The Allegheny Valley and the Western
New York q Pennsylvania railroads will
become an integral part of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad system on or about Aug.
|. Operating leases covering both prop
critics will he put in effect about that
time. The transaction will add about 80
miles to the lines directly operated by
the Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
The 124th Anniversary Of Independence Day
Properly Ce'ebrate1 al Fairfield.

Tie small boys as well as those Of
larsr growth, We're much disappoint-
ed. Tuesday evening, to see the rain
falling in torrents. but before the
Forth daWned the rain had ceased
and the day was an that could be de-
sired by the most enthusiastic Ameri-
can At II o'clock. all the church bells
in own were ringing and a long pa
rad headed by the Fairfield Band
wee making things lively with tor
pctoes. fire crackers and cannon.
II the early part Of the morning. a
mnley looking procession Of horribles
came down from Shawmut. There
was the usual amount of fun and fan
cy steps by the jolly party. which
Wee both amusing and entertaining.
Island park was the center Of attrac-
tiOr ANA was visited by large crowds
during the day. In the forenoon the
various kinds of races took place and
Wen, as follows: 100-yard dash. won
by Patrick Fitzgerald. first prize, 50.
SEQ ond prize. Elmer Coleman, prize, 81:
tub race. first prize. won by Walter
Oliver, So: Elmer Coleman, second. s.:
prtato race, Willie Cole, 81; sack race.
Almon Reid. first prize. So; Johnny
Burke, second, 81: creased pole race.
won by John Thibbedeau. Music was
furnished by Hairs Military Band of
Watervilla which gave a nice little con-
ccrt before going to the park
In the afternoon. at Island park the
fancy Duchess Burlesquers gave an
entirely new and up-to-date program.
which was much enjoyed by a good
sized crowd. and large crowds attend
cd the races at the park and the ball
game between the Geralds and a nine
from the Holllngsworth Il Whitney
plant ut WinslOW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

ago. stating my case to you.
II had pains through my bowels,
headache, and backache, felt tired
and sleepy all the time, was troubled
with the whites. l followed your
advice, took your Vegetable Com
pound. and it did me lots of good. l
now have baby girl. I certainly be-
lievc l would have miscarried had it
not been for Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. had very easy
time; was sick only a short time. l
think your medicine is godsend to
women in the condition in which I
was. recommend it to all as the best
medicine for women. Mrs. MARY
LANE, COytce, Tenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
FARMINGDALE.

Mrs. Morgan has returned from
Massachusetts with her grandson
Rubie Whitehouse. and is the guest Of
Fred Morgan
Little Fern Ford is very i'll as the
result of the measles. Dr. Strout is the
attending physician.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Richard Woodbury. and
Abbie and Mearle Moody of Belfast.
are the guests of Oscar McCausland.
Frank Marshall set out a few straw
berry plants year ago. and this sea
son he is supplying the family table
with berries, and nearly all the near
ncighbors.
Mrs. McCausland's father. Mr..
Moody is in quite poor health.
Charles Trask recently sold a very
nice horse to oscar McCausland. Mr..
McCausland went to Oakland. July >.
on business.
Aida and Ernest Noble went to
Blaine, Friday.
Walter IIussey Of Watervile, was IN
town. Saturday. with horseless car
sIiagc, the first one ever here, ana
created quite a sensation.
crescent 1'3fk WnlCn is beIHS po''' ~
the electric road. will be quite boom
for Farmingdale A large crew IS at
work there and things are fast improv-
ing under skillful hands.
A very nice horse came on the boat,
Saturday morning. for the Pine Tree
Stock Farm. belonging to A. j. LIBBY.
BRANCH MILLS.
A terrific hail storm accompanied by
wind. thunder and lightning, passed
over this village. Wednesday, June "a
1t demolished window glass, as many
as SO panes in one building, ruined
crops. destroyed fruit and gave the
moving fields the appearance OF having
been gone over with a roller. TWO
buildings were moved from their foun-
dations. A new barn built by Charles
Dinsmore on Parmeter Hill, was struck
by lightning.
Mrs. Eva Smith and Miss Lydia
.Crummett are home from Waltham.
Mass, to spend their vacation WIN
their parents In Palermo.
Mrs. Lizzie Estes Of China, spent lass
week at A. u Finkham's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
THE CANNON EXPLODED.
Percy Wirth Of Lisbon Center Probably Fatally
Injured. Yesterday.

Lewiston Me. July 4.-Percy Wirth
of Lisbon Center. was probably fatal
ly injured. today. by the explosion of a
cannon which he had made out of an
old gun barrel. He had it mounted on
a block of wood and had touched it off
with match. 1t failed to explode and
he turned around for another match.
When he again bent over the cannon
it exploded. part of it striking him on
the head with terrific force. making a
wound inches deep. He was brought
here to the Central Maine Hospital
where it is said that the chances arc
against recovery. and even if he does,
he will be blind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
the RACE TRACKS
Continued from page ~

quickly quelling any signs of an out
break.
The summary:
2.2S CLAss-TROT AND PACE-pURsE
$500.
Fannie Wellington. h. M. by st.
Elmo. Charles Withee. Wins
Aral. gr. 9. by Arai, Il. f.
Jaynes, Watervillc ......... . 2
Harry Vampire, gr. g. by Vas
co. ID. l.. King. Benton Falls. 3 3
Hattie s. oh, m, by Appleton,
Z. ii. Simpson, Waterville -. 3 4
Time. 2.3l4. 23ll4. 80. 2.34E.
3-MINUTE CLASS-TROT AND PACE
PURSE 500.
Butcher Girl. h. m. by Young
Gideon, Frank Mayo. Water
Vile ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. / |
Lestress. br. m, by Lester, j. p.
LAW GiIoI Edm Ma{erY XII M Nv IA
mond Fred Libby. Waterville :. "A 2
J. II. c., b. g.. by Pickering, J. II.
Grondin. Waterville ............. 8 4
Time. 2.35l.. 239. 2.3S$..
$50 CLASS-TROT AND PACE-PURSE
Sl5o-(UNFlNISHED).
Lady Brooks br. m. by ELS
worth. Alton Richardson, Jr.,
CLINTON ......-.-.-................ l >
III. Bragg, North Nassalboro -. !,
Bertha Wilkes. b. m. by Johnnie
Wilkes, o. NJ. Sibley, Oakland E. ) 3
Kaliton, b. G., by Pachcon Wilkes,
d. l.. King. Benton Falls ........
Time, 2.4.i2. 2.i6, 2.3il2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

during the continuous fighting under .ne
intense heat of the most trying climate.
The American patrol June IL, was alm,osit
cut off by 80 Boxers but they succeeneu
in driving them off. killing or woundlhS
many. a, :,
desperate attempt to rush the headqual
tiers train at Fang. The Boxers az
vanced with fanatical courage to wlthi.
20 yards of the locomotive in the race "
terrific rifle and Maxim gun fire, om 11
were repulsed with the loss of about -"V
killed and hundreds of wounded.
The same afternoon. the Boxers az
tempted to recapture Loafa, which was
garrisoned by 60 bluejackets COMMANDED
by Lieut. Colomb. The Boxers used tour
iron guns, firing pieces of old iron, an
were repulsed with the loss of 50 Killed
Two of the guns were captured. Lieut..
Colomb was wounded.
These various assaults show organized
and simultaneous attacks along the whoie
line of Vice Admiral Seymour's com'nuhi-
cations. The imperial troops seem to nave
first joined the Boxers, June is. when tne
international forces were moving out OF
Lang Fang to repel an attack. The sup
posed Boxers were discovered to be
force of 5000 men, mostly Gen. Iung run
Slams imperial troops; After two hours
severe lighting the Chinese bolted, leaV-
ing 100 or 800 dead.
When the international forces attacked
the arsenal. five miles above lien ISM
June ~ the American and British ma
rines carried the Chinese cntrenchmente
at the point of the bayonet in magnih-
cent style. splendidly supported by the
Germans who crossed the river lower
down and captured six guns, which they
promptly turned on the dying enemy
The arsenal was found to be extremely
well equi"ped with all imaginable war
stores. including many krupps and MAX
inns thousands of modern rifles. and tons
of ammunition and small arms.
The Chinese tenaclty was evidenced III
their attempt during the afternoon to re-
capture the arsenal, but they were re-
pulsed after two hours desperate tight-
ing. 1t was then that Commander Buch-
holtZ of the kaserine Augusta, was
killed. ,
The rest of the dispatch is practically
Il repetition of Vice Admiral Seymours
diary as cabled TO The Associated Press,
June -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
ROOSevELI'S BUSY DAY.
Commences Speechmakins and Handwriting
With Hundreds Of Admirers.

kingman. Kan, July 4.-Gov. Roose-
welt began work. early this morning,
making brief addresses at Anthony,
Harper and Kingman. At each stop
he was given a generous welcome and
close attention during his remarks
which were freely interspersCd with ap-
plause.
Many of the audience awaited them
selves of the opportunity to grasp the
governors hand. At Harper and King
man the governor again made the point
of the peoples expansion into and
over the territory now constituting the
state of Kansas. This portion of his
speech was everywhere followed by
cheers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Mrs. Abbie Hersom died. Sunday night
at her home on Fairfield street, after an
illness Of several months, from the cf-
fects of a paralytic shock, which she
sustained, last October. Mrs Hersor,
was born in Smithield. Oct. IL. 1885, and
lived i'll that place until she was mar
RED, in 1885. to Benjamin Hersom, when
she removed to this place, where she
since resided. For over 40 years Mrs
Hersom had been member of the Free
VIII Baptist church, of which she was a
willing and conscientious worker. Two
sons, Frank and Fred, a sister, Mrs
Henry Bowden, all of this place, survive
her. The funeral services were held from
her late home, Rev. A. G.. Hill officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Mrs. ID. NJ. Emerson, wife of the late
Luther ID. Emerson. passed away at her
home on Church street, about 1i.30 Mon
day night, after an illness of several
months from a complication Of diseases.
For the past few days Mrs. Emerson had
been unconscious and her death was not
wholly unexpected. A SON Walter of
Portland, and 4 daughter Alice of this
place. survive her. and a large circle of
relatives and friends mourn her loss The
deceased was 70 years of age. The fun
cral will occur, at 100 Thursday after
noon. at her late home, and the remains
will be taken to Portland for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
RACES AT CALAIS.
Two Holly Contested Events Won by My
Wilkes and Kyrie.

Calais. Me. July 1.-The races at Calais
Driving park, embracing two events,
were closely contested in every heat, to-
day.
The go class. purse $500, was won by
Morgan Pcmbrokc's b. m. May Wilkes in
three straight heats; Scott. Carmick. Of
St John, second: Maceo, third: Batter,
ch. z. Butler. of St. John, fourth. Best
time, 2.23Si
The 30 class was won by Kyrie. b. s.,
ST. John: Dorclle. h. m. of ST. stephen,
n T., second: Robin, b. m. of Calais,
third; Maud G.. b. m, Of Calais, fourth.
Best time. 2.3lA.
J NJ. John of Calais. drove his yearlinS
colt Todd an exhibition quarter In spa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
MMUNiTiON SCARCE.
Seymour Hears That Legations A'e Pfovisioned
But Not Well Armed.

London. July $50 =. M.-The ad-
miralty has received a dispatch from
Vice Admiral Seymour, dated Tien
Tsin. Saturday. June 80. After repeat
ing the news from Pekin Of June "A, of
the destruction of AL the legations, cX-
cept the British French, German and
part of the Russian. he adds:
The Europeans have gathered in
the British legation. They have pro-
visions, but ammunition is scarce. one
gate Of the city, near the legation. j.
held by the Europeans, with guns cap
tured from the Chinese. Five of the
marine guard have been killed and an
officer is Wounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
PiTTSFiElD RACES.
Two Thousand People See Nancy G., Lancy
and Durcy Win.

Pittsfield, Me, July 4.-Races at
Union Trotting Park. today, called
more than 1000 people. The day and
track were fine The first event, go
class, trOt and pace, purse $50, four
starters. was won in straight heats by
Nancy G., blk m. by Eolus; Artist.
second; best time, go.
The second on the card. the 2.40
class, trot and pace. purse 800, six
starters, was won by Lancey. b. g.. by
Applejack; Percy B., second; Black
bird, third; best time. 2.31l2.
Wagon race. purse s25, half mile
heats. two starters, was won by Durcy.
TO. g., by Also; Ketchup second; best
time, lis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Bicycle Record Lowered.

Bridgeport. Conn. July 4.-One of the
most sensational and exciting bicycle
races ever held in this section took
place at Pleasure Beach park, this
afternoon. when John A. Nelson of
Chicago. Harry Caldwell of Manches-
ter. \. H., and Everett T.. Ryan of
Waltham, Mass. participated in 25-
mile motor-paced contest All world
records were broken from the fifth to
the 25th mile by Nelson. who finished
in 39.45. The previous record was
Al 40 A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Possible Americana Franco Alliance.

Paris. July IA leader in the Eclair on
the subject of the unveiling of the Wash
ington statue here. yesterday, says that
the friendship between France and the
United States which now exists may be
followed by an alliance. ''As a result of
the reciprocal manifestations of friend
ship a society is about to be formed un-
der the presidency of Leon Bourgeois.
called the Union Franco Americain.' Its
object is exclusively patriotic and party
politics will be ignored as a result of a
desire to strengthen the bonds now ex-
listing between the two peoples and the
two governmental"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
STEPHEN O'MEARA
Orator al Boston's Official Observance Of
Independent % Day in faneuii Hall.

Boston. July 4.-Thc literary exercises
in connection with the city of Bostons
official observance of Independence day
were this year held in Fancuil hall with
Mr.. Stephen OMeara of the Boston Jour
nal as orator. Mayor Hart presided. and
the historic hall was filled TO suffocation
After the Declaration of Independence
had been read by Master Harry II. Ham
Mr.. O'Meara was introduced and spoke
entertainingly for more than an hour
upon the perils of false ideals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
The Governor Speaks at Anthony, Kan.

Anthony, Kan. July 4.-Gov. Roose
yelt's train arrived here, at O'Clock,
and the governor addressed a good
sized crowd at the station, referring
particularly to the fact that this was
the morning of Independence day.
The night trip from oklahoma city
was made without special incident of
any character.
The train will reach Chicago, tomor-
row night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
THEY LEAVE kuMASSl.
The Governor Of Ashanti, Officers and Families
Arrive al Ekwanta.

London. July "A telegram received at
the colonial office from Col. Wilicocks,
dated Fumsa. July :. states that native
messengers from Pekki now at Bckwai,
announce that the governor of Ashanti,
Sir Frederick Mitchell HodGSon, .evcrai
officers and their wives and families have
left Kumassi and arrived at Ekwanta. 20
miles southeast of kumassi. Messengers
add that many were killed In breaking
out of kumassi. The rumor appears 20
be- well founded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
JEALOUSY THE CAUSE.
G andy. c.. Woman Shoots Man and Herself
Both Will Die.

CRANKY. Conn, July What is thought
to have been an attempted murder ana
suicide took place at West Cranky, about
~ this afternoon. The victims are JOS.
Bolio. Is years old. and Anisc Holcomh,
aged 25 II is supposed the woman first
shot Bolio and then attempted to take
her own life.
At O'Clock, it was said by physician
who had seen both the injured persons
that neither probably would live through
tho day The cause of the shooting is
thought to have been jealousy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Tie State convention of the Epworth
League convenes at Waterville, Tues
day ana Wednesday. July 10 and H.
Wednesday. the delegates will dine at
the Gerald and will have as their
guests the WaterviIlc ana Fairfield
Leagues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Chicago Has the War Fever.

Chicago. July THE Chronicle says:
The battle Of rival civilizations which is
felt to be Impending in china has stirred
up an uupr, ccdentcd war fever in chi
cago. Daily the United States recruiting
office is beSicgcd by applicants for enlist.
mcnt. All, or nearly all. express wish
to be sent against the Boxers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
SCHOONER CAKES AMES LOST.
Sunk In Hyannis Harbor Coal Tor Hal
oweil-creW Saved.

Hyannis. Mass, July 4-Schooner
Cakes Ames. capt. Cole. Port john
son for Hallowell. Me. 400 tons of coal.
in making harbOr here in southwest
gale. Tuesday afternoon, struck Il
rock near Great Rock, east side of the
harbor causing the veSscd to sink in
five minutes. The vessel lies in two
fathoms of water. The captain with
his wife and two children and crew
were landed here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

As Irwin Thomas and Carl Mithce were
riding on Main street, Monday night.
their bicycles collided, badly wrecking
both wheels and rendering the Mithcc
boy unconscious for a few moments. He
was all right in short time and ii is
thought no serious results will occur from
the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

The French patent law requires that
a patentee should work his patent in
the country within 4 specified time
The mere fact of exhibiting patent
at the forthcoming exposition. how
ever. will be looked upon as filling this
requirement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

BY the conditions of a new fellow
ship in sociology established at
Harvard the holder will have to make
his Residence in the tenement district
of Boston in a reading room and gen
eral resort maintained by one of the
students charitable organizations. The
fellowship is called the South End
House Fellowship, after the name of
the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
AGAINST TREMENDOUS ODDS.
Further Details Of Seymour's Dangerous Jour-
ney in China.

London. July A Ticn Tsin dispatch
dated Tuesday, June 26. gives a few inter-
estng details illustrating the tremendous
odds against which the Americans, Brit
ish and Germans under Vice Admiral
Seymour had TO contend. The officers pay
high tribute to the splendid work done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Dr.. J. II. Knox Of Waterville, DIR. F.
J. .[nUwItOn and Benjamin Bradbury
returned. Tuesday night, from fish
ing trip at Patten, where they were
theguests Of S. r. Lawry of this town
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GENTRY BEAyS PATCHeN.
And Lowers Worries Halt. Track Pacing
Z d.. Record to 2,o4 3.4.

Lima. Ohio. July 4.-Gentry won the
race with Patchen in two straight
heats. Time. 2.04a. 2O612.
Gentry broke the half-mile worlds
pacing record in the first heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

The strawberry festival given ny the
Sergeant Wyman Relief Corps in Memo
rial hall. Monday evening, was a very
pleasant and pleasing affair and was well
attended. The proceeds were about so,
which will entirely clear the debt on the
ninnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Mss Carrie Gibson is seriously m
with grip at her home on NewhaII
street 1t is feared that it may de-
veltp into pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Mss Anna Schuldice Of Danbury.
Com. who has been the guest Of her
classmate at Nassar. Miss Ethel Tot
MAJ, left for her home. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Among the japanese the rikisha
men, with muscles like steel bands,
will whrl their seated passengers
over the ground at the speed of a
horses trot 20 miles a day. for days
together Their diet consists of rice,
vegetables and occasionally Il little
fish. The Lascars, on a similar diet,
make the best seamen in the world,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Miss Alice Sanborn, a teacher in the
public schools Of Boston, is at her
hone here, for the summer.