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The Washington times., 1902-02-16
Candidates for Relay Team.

Places on the association team which
will be entered in the Georgetown games
must be earned. and merit alone will win
a place, so that every man may have a
chance to secure and win place. Trials
will be run off in the several events in
the gymnasium on next Tuesday evening
Following members will try for places
on the relay team: Spaulding. Richard son,
Pimper. Burrows. Kerr Allmuth, Bate
man, Cheseldine, and Pitchlynn.
The events 10 be contested on February
% in the all-arourd association cham
piOnships, are: Flank vault on side par
allels from springboard; ladder climb and
nigh kick. any style.
The bowling team was fortunate to
take two games from the Golden Eagles
last week as the latter team has de
veloped into one Of the fastest in The
league, and at its present gait should fin
ish AT least third.
The Washington times., 1902-02-16

The candidates FOR places on the track
and field team which is to represent the
Corcoran Cadet Corps in next months
National Guard indoor meet are taking
hard practice and promise to put out sev-
eral winners
The relay team will be chosen from
among Nash, Handiboe. ZclI Mastin Mo-
riarty. Pearson, Bouvet, Heffner. Boyle,
and Barnholt.
Candidates for various events are ZelI.
Nash Boyle. and Barnhoit In pole vault.
Bouvet, Izlehart, and Sorrells in broad
jump.
Boyle, Nash, sheehy. Bowling, Barn
holt. and Shoemaker.
All Of above will enter the potato and
'ragtime' race, The latter a new event
arranged by Captain Edwards.
Upon the occasion Of the visit OF the
West Branch y. ". G. A. team OF Ball
more fortnight ago, upon which occasion
the Corcorars won. the latter rendered
the visitors pleasant entertainment, in
which 4 musical programme and refresh
ments were features. 1t was an enjoy
able occasion. Last night after the re
turn game in Baltimore the Corcorans
were treated royalty by the West Branch
and the two teams have formed quite a
friendly alliance.
The Corcorans will make their second
trip 10 Baltimore ON March s, upon which
occasion they will play the Central Y. NJ.
c. A., and Prof. Cornelius has promised
the cadets good time and a fair game
The return game will be played here
March rs. These games are for the inter-
city championship.
Tho Corcoraas will celebrate he nine
;ecnth anniversary Of their organization
The Washington times., 1902-02-16
Standing of League Teams.
indoor Baseball League.

The Y. NJ. c. A. team still has n good
lead in the Indoor Basketball League
Last Tuesday the team defeated the Urells
is to 9 and the same team played the Car
rolls last night.
The Corcorans and Y NJ c. A. are
scheduled for next Wednesday and the
CAROLS and Urells for Friday
The team standing:
The Washington times., 1902-02-16
Association shoIId Protect.

There is great difference between
charging a man with professionalism and
proving that charge. and 1t is too serious
a matter 10 make charge unless you are
ready and willing 10 back It with the nee
csSary proof. For this reason it is all
the more necessary for the intercollegiate
The Washington times., 1902-02-16
Georgetown and virginia.
Charges Should Be Proven.

This thing of making charges rejecting
upon the individual as well as upon the
institution he represents. is a much more
serious matter than it looks to be upon
lis face. II is made considerably more
serious by the failure of the parties to
substantiate the charges often aippantIy
made.
The Washington times., 1902-02-16

While the showing made by the Y. II.
C. a. entries in last weeks indoor games
in Baltimore was pleasing to Mr.. Beckett
in charge of track and field athletics. the
result was far from satisfactory. Many
of the men have the same fault to find
that the Pennsylvania boys have not lost
opportunity to make known. The man
agement was poor and the track was
without banks and an out-of-town man
had little show to win, however good he
was SO says 2 runner who saw how
things were going.
Curran was the only association man
who came away a winner. none of the
others even securing place.
Curran landed first place in the 1G-pound
shot, with a put of 80 feet 11s inches on
a handicap of feet.
Every man in the 30 yards qualified for
the finals, but none finished first or sec
ond
The handicapping was. for the most
part. very DOOR and lost many young
fellow a chance 10 make good. In the
pole vault. for instance, a man who last
year had inches on an association man.
last week was given inches, with all
records the same, and the local man the
same performer as then. not having done
anything since his best vault at that time.
In the half-mile. as in most distance
events, scratch men had no show at all,
because of the large number Of starters
and the narrowness OF the track. Spauld
ing. one OF the association entrants. wa1
a scratch man. The Pennsy men all lost
in the distance events. because of above
conditions.
Mr.. Beckett hopes to induce Manager
Thompson, of the Georgetown indoor
meet. TO put on a special three cornered
relay race for his team and Central and
West Branch Y VI. C. A, of Baltimore.
Professor Cornelius. of the Central. is in
favor of such an event. and has written
to the management asking that it be put
i,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
PERSONAL MENTION.
M,W&F

Frederick w. Plaisted, grand COM
mandcr of the Grand Commandery,
knights Templar of Maine, has called
a special conclave of the Grand Com
mandery to meet at Kennebunk, Mon
dar, Nov. "a, at o'clock, p. NJ, for the
purpose of instituting St. Armand Com
mandery, No. 20, and installing its Of
ticers. The new commandery has been
working under a dispensation for over
a year, and was granted its charter at
the last conclave of the Grand Com
mandery. The commandery starts in
with a membership Of about 100, and is
in a flourishing condition. The last
commandery to be instituted in Maine
was Pilgrim Commandery at Farming
ton, in 1890. A new cOmmandery at
Rumford Falls, working under dis
pensation granted last May is known as
Strathglass Commandery. There are
now nearly 40UO knights Templar in the
State, Maine ranking ninth in member
ship among the grand communicates of
the country. There are 43 grand COM
manderies in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

James McCuen of Hermosilo. Tex who
is in Los Angeles, Cal, says a Seri In.
dian employed on his cattle ranch has
told him there are seven white men held
as prisoners on Tiburon island 1t is be-
lieved they include Lieut.. r. E. T. Robin
son and his partner, Logan, of Cleveland
twho went to the island 10 years ago and
never returned), and Capt. Porter of San
rlOuS times been reported maSSa cred and
eaten by the Indians.
The body of James A. Waters was
found, Saturday. in the Hudson river
about 80 feet from the Hyde Park dock
at Poushkeepsie. 1t was brought to the
surface by grapples. Men are now
searching the river bottom for the body
OF Kitty Mclaughlin. the girl who disap-
rig in which the couple were driving,
when they were last seen. was found at
the bottom of the river, Friday. Scores
of volunteers from Hyde Park have been
assisting the Poughkeepsie officials in
their search for the bodies
The Poughkeepsie police arrested. Sat
urday, Vent Gildersleeve, employed as a
handy man a t Nassar College, for robbing
the rooms of the students. There have
been a series of robberies at the college
lately. which have baffled detection. Chief
McCabe gave descriptions of the stolen
Jewelry to all jewelers. and pawn brok-
ers. In this way, when Gildersleeve
pawned watch and ring the police
were notified. When searched thousand
dollar sapphire and diamond ring belong
ing to Miss Williams of Stamford. CT,
and other stolen jewels were found in mis-
pockets.
Joseph Kennedy. who once figured
prominently in a murder case, is dead in
the almshouse at Yaphank. Long Island
At the house of Nathaniel Evans, Kenne-
dy. and an old man named Pontz Were
asleep in the same bed one night 20 years
ago. Pointz was found in the morning
stabbed to death. Evans was charged
with the crime. During the trial his at
torney denounced Kennedy in court as
being the murderer. Evans was acquit-
ted. but Kennedy was not arrested Rest
he found it an impossibilitv to gain a
livelihood. He refused to leave his native
place and finally drifted to the almshousa
where he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Coliseum for the X. of p. fair. each
member of the Knights of Pythias is
asked to take or send the sword of his
old regalia to the X. p. hall, Monday
evening. The letters OF Friendship.
Charity, Benevolence," words symbolic
of the order. which form an important
part Of the decorations, are separated
into groups, between every two OF
which crossed swords will be placed.
On the background Of blue, yellow and
red. these crossed swords will add to
the contrast produced by the metal let
tiers and will give a very pleasing effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The United States Civil Service Con'
mission has announced that on Dec. !.
10, an examination will be held IN u.
Augusta Office for the position " Y,
architectural designer. Applicants W.
be examined in the following suDJece.
Construction. history and styles; dfas.
ing and design; technical educaIess
and experience. Under the subject y "
drawing and design, competitors - ~
in addition to the work required y =
examination room, be:required y ~
fplcte certain plans in Aqhordance w.
specifications, to be Forwarded
commission within three weeks
ing the date OF the ex1nination ~
agr limit is 20 yedrs or over. Av'
cants must have attended wen ~
school Of architecture for at leass :" n
years and had the same numOeIr
years of practical experience. -
positions are offered in the superss
architects Office. treasury depals4s.rs
at a salary of $4,000 per year. ana y"
will be similar vacancies.
wishing to compete should ct one
ply to the United States civil
Washington. ID. ~
the secretary of the local boaro y
aminerS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The Radcliffe Shoe Co., at Norway,
Maine. Advertise in another column
for shoe workers in all grades. the pro-
mise steady work and good pay. No
labor trouble: 1t is simply an increase
in the demand for the Radcliffe s2.5O
Ladies' Shoes. A jump from 1900 to
5000 pairs per day necessitates the en-
ployment of more help In every de-
partment. inexperienced hands VIII be
taught
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

bronze statue of Gen. Josiah Por-
ter. presented to the city of New York
by the National Guard Association of
the state of New York, was unveiled,
Saturday. on the parade ground in Van
Cortlandt park with imposing military
ceremonies. 1t was unveiled by Mrs.
Charles l.. Robinson, daughter of Gen.
Porter, whose widow was also present.
salute of Fl guns was fired at the
moment of unwilling. The statute was
accepted in behalf of the city by Mayor
Low -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
The repairs which are at present h,

The repairs which are. at present, be-
ing made on dam No. 1. at the pumping
station are quite extensive. A Golfer
dam has been built across a part of the
stream to the dam and a new screen
put In position. The face of the dam
Will also be repaired and the present
coat of concrete will be removed and
new concrete put on the walls to relieve
the troublesome leaks. Three new
mood gates have been added to the
equipment of the dam and, on the COM
pietion of these changes, the improve
ments will be permanent and lasting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The Westminster Gazette, Saturday,
revived the report that Americans are
trying to buy British railroads. The
paper says it hears that an American
syndicate mas offered to purchase the
Great Central: that the negotiations
are still i'm progress, and that if they
are successful the road will be electri-
fled throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
ConvaIescence

ConvaleScene is sometimes merely
apparent, not real. and especially is
this true after such diseases as pneu-
monia, typhoid fever and the grin. To
make it real and rapid, there is no
other tonic so highly to be recommend
ed as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine cleanses and re-
news the blood. strengthens all the or
gans and functions, and restores
health. Take Hoods,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Members of the Masonic fraternity
in this city have received a circular
letter asking for voluntary contribu-
lions not to exceed 81 from each per-
son for a fitting testimonial to the
memory of the late Hon. Josiah Hay
den Dlsummond, whose death recently
occurred in Portland. The letter IS
signed by the Past Grand Master Of
the Grand Lodge OF Maine. as follows
VIM. p. Preble. Charles I. Collamore'
Marquis F. King. William r. @. Estes
Fessenden l. Day, Frank f. Sleeper
Albro +. Chase, Henry r. Taylor, HOT
ace II. Burbank, Augustus B. Farnnam
Joseph A. Locke. Winfield s. Choa'e.
and Alfred S. Kimball. 1t Is sugges'eo
that the testimonial might be mohu'
ment to be erected at his grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call. I1o.&
Thanksgiving.

How dear to our hearts is the old veo~
pumpkin,
When orchards are barren for stuf6n,
for pies.
When peaches and apples have proven :,
failure.
and berries of no kind have greeted our
eyes.
How fondly we turn to the rugged old
corn field
and gather the fruit we can never do.
spise;
Tho bright golden pumpkin-the savory
pumpkin
The sweet mellow pumpkin we make IN.
to Eies.
-Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

For two successive days, last week
trains were obliged to hold up in this
city on account of hot boxes. Friday,
No. II, due to leave here at go P. N,
was 35 minutes late in leaving: Satur.
day. No. "a. due to leave here at 10 A.
NJ, was delayed IA minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Wight and chill
dren will spend Thanksgiving in Hat
field, Mass, with Mrs. Sarah r. Wight
Mr.. Nights mother. The five children
four sons and one daughter. will cele-
brate Thanksgiving with their mother
The grandchildren will increase the
company to % persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The old city reservoir on Washington
street was filled. Friday, by stones,
dirt. etc, hauled from Brunswick
street from the sewer which is under
way there. This removes all traces of
another important part of the fire de-
partment of bygone days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

A special meeting of the city council
has been called by the mayor for Mon
day night and it is thought that some
contract with the Kennebec Light and
Heat Co. for the lighting of the streets
will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

About 40 feet of the penstock of the
waterwheels at the lower mill of the S.
y. Warren Paper Co. and which will ex-
tend from the new dam to the lower
MILL has been put in position and rivet-
ed and in the lapse of short time this
extensive job will be completed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

A. G. Brooks who has been the
guest of his sister, Mrs. ]. w. Church,
for a short time, started on his way
home to Denver, Colo. Thursday. He
greatly enjoyed the five weeks hunt
ing trip to Moosehead with Messrs.
Church and Ogden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

W.T. FallOn lost his life and Edward
w. Cotter was severely burned at fire
in the D. & l.. Slade Cos. spice mills
at Revere. Mass, Friday. The men
were employed in grinding spice when
a sheet of flame burst from the ma
chine. Fallon inhaled the flames and
died shortly afterward. Cotter al
though badly burned managed to call
the Revere fire department. The loss
will reach $1,000. Mr.. Fallon was IS
years of age. One daughter and two
sons survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Cards announcing the marriage of
Miss Vira Whittier. formerly of this
city, to Henry A. Sousa of Caribou
were received in this city, Friday.
The ceremony took place in Caribou,
Wednesday. Nov. u. Hallowell friends
will extend congratulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

In recognition of the efficiency and
, faithfulness. and to show their appre-
citation of the efforts Of Rural Carrier
Small of Rural Route No. from this
city. the residents along his line of de-
livery have recently presented him
with a fur coat and the gift is certain
ly 4 valuable and opportune one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Miss Marion F.. Griffith celebrated the
18th anniversary of her birth at her
home, No. III Bridge street, Saturday.
about 25 of her friends assisting in the
happy event. The afternoon was passed
with games and refreshments were
served. Miss Griffith was the recipient
of numerous birthday remembrance
from her young friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ronav

Grape-Nuts.
Corns-Prof. John.
Ainslee's Magazine.
Collateral Loan Co.
Augusta Steam Laundry.
Free tuition-S r. Savage.
Help wanted-Radcliffe Co.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Wanted-Girl for Homework.
To investors-Geo. J. Simpson.
Corey. Milliken & Co.-Brokers.
Annual meeting-Central Maine Cene,.,
Hospital d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The saving to housekeepers who
read the Journal and profit by F. S.
Smith & Cos. low prices which he ad-
vertises. is considerable and would
amount to quite a sum during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Sias A. Damon. who was taken to jail
from Bath. Thursday, says he recently
saw Asa Fowles of Westport, supposed
to have been drowned, last summer, ana
whose badly decomposed body was sup
posed to have been found. The story
that Damon related is that, last Sunday.
Fowles rowed to his shore at Riggsville
and staying in the dory. said that he was
on a fishing schooner and the boat be
longed to the schooner. He then asked
where his wife was staying and also
what had been done with the farm where
he resided. He was anxious to know
what people had said when he disappear
ed AS he was talking, boat containing
two men was coming down the river and
Fowles said good bye and started his
dory in the direction of Southport. Da-
mon stated that Fowles had shaved his
moustache off. changing his appearance
very much, but that he recognized HIM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
SOU11 FAIETTE.

Nahum Hun of North Wayne. visited
his father-in-law. w. II. Richmond,
Thursday afternoon.
T. P. Seery has returned from Boston.
with pair of working horses.
B. FRANKLIN Gordon of Wayne, visited
'Uncle' Thomas Wing, Sunday after
noon. &
The C. E. society of Wayne. held a So
cfal at the home of A. n. Manter, Friday
evening. "A large party was in attend
ance and the occasion was one of enjoy
ment to all.
Tuesday and Wednesday of the pres
ent week, Mr. Trask of East Livermore.
was threshing grain for II. n. Walton
and j. NJ. Pike.
Mrs. Joseph Lyman of the Bog road,
was the guest of friends in town, Thurs
day last
Albert Wing of Palmer. Mass. is Wis
iting his father, Thomas Wing. His
father has reached the ripe old age OF
"a years.
w. G. wallingford and A. r. Norris of
on business.
J. II. True of North Fayette, has re-
ceived from parties at Boston 100 pigeons.
intending to raise squads for the market.
Mr.. Seymore, who resides on Oak hill.
is one of the fortunate few VINO VINO, ha Mr
killed a deer in town. Sunday last Mt.
Seymore invited his friends to his nome
to partake of venison dinner
George Smith is erecting building at
Fayette Ridge to be occupied as car
penter shop.
A. n. Manter is ploughing land Tor Au-
gustus Lovejoy at North Wayne.
s. V. Pike and daughter, Mrs. Lee
Chase, Greenwood Harris, S. II. j. Ber-
ry, r. c. Thompson, also ~ > wright OF
Wayne, were at Livermore Falls, Satur-
day.
J. K Ramford. who sprained his ankle,
a short time ago. is doing nicely ana 1t IS
expected he will be able to walk again
In short time.
MONMOUTH.
News was received here, Tuesday, of
the death in Hyde Park. Mass, of the
late Deacon Daniel Whittier, one of Mon
mouths most respected and influential
citizens for more than 80 years. He died
at the home of his son in Hyde Park.
Mass of a long and painful illness Be
side the son, two daughters, Mrs. Andrew
j. Cunningham and Mrs. Ann +. Watts
Of Portland, survive him.
The wedding of Mr.. Henry Hurd and
Miss goa Mildred Flummer occurred. Fri
day afternoon, at the home of the bride.
Rev II. l.. Nichols performed the cere-
mony. Relatives from Bangor, Boston
and Auburn were in attendance as well
as some of the more intimate friends of
, the family residing in town. The couple
left on the p. NJ train for Manchester,
N H., where Mr.. Hurd, who Is a lawyer,
is located. Many beautiful gifts were
given the couple and best of wishes fol-
low them to their new home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

A fine 9-pound daughter was born 10
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel NJ. Berran, Satur.
day. Mother and child are doing well
The little one will be named Bernis
Elizabeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Mrs. NJ. A. Hopkins has purchased
the Peavey place, so-called, on the
Lake road near Winding hill, and with
her son, Henry Hopkins, plans to take
possession al once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17
Local Notice.

T. F. Monaghan's pupils e z "a
will give an extra. Wedne srcrms
ing, Nov. IL, in Union haiL = 4
pupils and friends are invi.eu
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Leonard F. Durfer, formerly regis
tered druggist at Spaulding's phar-
macy, has accepted a position in BOs
ton, and will take up the new duties
at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Mrs. Augustus Bailey is reported as
quite comfortable and with hope of a
speedy recovery after a delicate surgi-
cal operation which was performed at
her home. Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Dealers complain that 1t is almost
impossible to secure the best quality Of
beef and say the reason for it Is that
the incest grade is being shipped to
foreign countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Charles Blair and family have moved
to the old homestead in Farmingdale.
He will retain the management of the
/ Corner Grocery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

War on the parlor matches has been
declared in New York. Better use
Maine made matches and be safe. The
snap matches are dangerous things
to have around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

Mrs. Michael Kelley is very seriously
i'll at her home on Middle street, fol-
lowing a recent surgical operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The Ravel "Humpty Dumpty" Co.
will be at the Johnson Opera house,
Monday evening, and should receive
good patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

w. s. Ellis is moving his household
goods from his former home on Lincoln
street to Lewiston. where he will make
his home in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-17

The marriage intentions of Clarence
II. Cram and Lena Smith. both Of Au-
gusta, are recorded in the city IDEAS
Office.