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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
WASHINGTON NOTIFIED.
British Officials Much Gratified-
American Trade viii Benefit.

Washington, June 1.-The officials of
the British embassy here share the
iuiiilant feeling existing in London over
the termination Of the war III South
Africa. They view with much Satisfac-
ton the close of the long struggle.
official notice Of the signing of the
terms OF surrender came 10 Mr.. Raikes,
the British charge here. in cablrGram
from the foreign office. 1t was very
brief ana was in accord with the state
ments contained in The Associated
Press dispatches. 1t probably will be
communicated formally to the United
states government, tomorrow.
Nothing official has reached the state
department from Ambassador Choate
or from any other source.
President Roosevelt was furnished a
copy of The Associated Press dispatch
giving the news Of the signing of the
surrender terms.
From 4 commercial point Of view the
cessation Of hostilities will result bene-
i:CialIy to American exports to South
Africa. the reports issued from time to
tine by the foreign commerce bureau
of the state department. showing that
thew have suffered considerably since
the beginning of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

1t goes forward by mail by the morning
train. Furthermore, there will be a. rapid
transportation connection with the mail
for Quebec. which will be of large advan-
tage to those having business relations
with that section of Canada
he congressman returning from the
mp South as guests of Representative
thompson of Alabama, tell many good
stories Of the entertainment afforded
them ana of the hospitality OF the Sonth
ern people. Representative Roberts of
MASSACHUSETTS. native of East Madison.
was OF the party. One of the best stories
ne brought back with him is about tha
rather OF Judge Bartlett of Macon Ga.
me latter being member of the HoISs.
! ne latner was a very popular judge III
ms section of the state and during a
murder triai was charging the jury with
characteristic energy and earnestness.
II was Il ease where the defendant had
gone out for walk after putting his
pistol IN his hip pocket. He met with the
deceased, got into q fuss and drew his
pistol, hiring and shooting his opponen:
dead.
Judge Bartlett said Mr.. Roberts.
was describing the manner in which
the defendant went forth. using very
vivid language. He told how he drew tie
pistol IRON his pocket and thereupOn thJ
judge. TO illustrate it wildly to the jury.
pat his hand in his own hip pocket an |
Ia and behold, q pistol dropped there
bench.
Naturally there was CONSERVATION IN
the court and the JErymen as well as the
Judge were embarrassed. MIR. Clerk, e%-
claimed the judge finally, record me as
fined so for carrying a pistol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

dence of the declaration of peace in
South Africa with the Glorious first
of June" ever memorable in Great
Britain's history by reason OF Howe,s
victory over the French fleet in 1894.
At the fashionable hotels and res
taurants patriotic airs were played,
and those present repeatedly stood up
and cheered when the band played
God Save the King
At the Carlton hotel particularly
brilliant assembly Of fashionable peo-
pie celebrated the news from South
Africa in this manner. Among the
people at the Carlton We're a good
many Americans who good naturally
joined in the enthusiasm.
In the meanwhile the news had
been conveyed to most of the churches,
whose bells changed out the message
of peace. Preachers stopped the ser
vices to read Lord kitchener's laconic
message to their congregations.
The cabinet viii meet, this morning,
ana Will probably discuss the wording
of the statement to be made by Mr.
Ralfour, the government leader in the
House of Commons. This statement is
eagerly awaited, as it is understood MI
Balfour viii enighten his hearers as
TO the conditions upon which the Beers
surrendered. On this important point
no further information has been forth
coming other than the intelligent an
ticinationS with which the papers have
been filed for the past week.
Cabling from Pretoria, the cores
Dondent of the Daily Mail, after an
nouncng the signing of the terms of
surrender says the British authorities
absolutely rejected the suggestion of
he BOer delegates that the terms Of
surrender should be ratified by Mr.
Kruger, and declared that the Beers in
Europe had no hand in the settle
.nent
"The terms will show" continues The
CORRESPONDENT Of the Daily Mail, that
The British government secured its con-
tentions on every vital point, while the
minor concessions, particularly those in
regard To generous financial treatment,
will greatly appeal to the Beers in gen
eral.
THE value Of Lord Kitchener's per
sonaiitv as a factor in the conclusion
Of peace can never be ovcr-estimated.
| There IS no doubt that peace will b
popular among the Beers"
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, tho
Liberal leader in the House Of Com
| mons. said in an interview on the an
nouncement Of peace:
THE whole country will rejoice over
peace. | know nothing Of the terms 81
| conditions. but ] hope they are such ar
win be fun Of promise FOR the future"
IN an editorial article on the news
| -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
TWO ARE DEAD
As Result Of Saturdays Automobile
Accident on Staten Island.

New York, June John T. Rogart
of Casteton, s. l., one of those in
jured in the automobile accident on
Staten Island. Saturday, died, today,
making two dead. six severely hurt and
a dozen or more slightly hurt by the
runaway racer.
w. G.. Baker of Cleveland, Ohio, and
G. +. Denzer his assistant, who were
in the machine when it got away from
their control and who spent the night
in an infirmary, were released on bail,
tonight. Early in the day they were
taken before Magistrate Croak, a tech
meal charge having been laid against
them. Magistrate Croak refused to
hear the evidence. this being Sunday.
and refusing bail, remanded Baker and
Denzer to the police station.
In the afternoon, their attorney had
them brought before Magistrate Marsh,
who released them. fixing Bakers bail
at $4,000 and Denzer's at $4,000.
Mr.. Baker deposited both sums in
cash and the case will some up again,
tomorrow morning.
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Sen of Bert Groves Drowned.

Percy, the little son of Bert Groves of
Smithiield, was drowned in the streats
which passes in the rear OF Mr. Grove $
house. Friday. The little fellow die was
only about 30 months old wandered ava y
from the house ana fen into the stream.
apparently where the stock of the farm
Is watered. lie floated down with the
current into the lake, where the body
was recovered by fishing party. IL
had not been IN the water very Tong wha1
found but life was extinct The funera,
was held at the house. Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Long Of Sidney, officiating.
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Strike All Over.

What Is generally considered to he the
final scene in the strike among the rail-
road men AT North Nassalburo which HIS
been in progress the past 10 days or 81
was enacted, Saturday afternoon. when
rs promised. the company settled with
the men who had not, IN 10 that time.
received any money. All of the men re-
ceived some Of the money due them If nor
ALL and this closed the incident
Operations will be resumed as usual
Monday morning, and IL is expected that
there will be no more trouble. The Ita,-
ians have been leaving for new scenes
Of labor from time to time until now they
are about all gone. Some returned 1,
Boston, where they make their headauar.
ters and some went onto new jobs. There
IL but little more construction work to
be done on the little road now and only
2 small crew will be needed for that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
St, JACOBS Oil
Comforting, Soothing,
Kills Pain Instantly,
Nothing So Good!

Kents Hin; Brown, Westbrook Seminary.
second; Newman, Hebron. third. Dis
lance, 1O5ft. lin New record.
Running broad jump-Won by White
house, Brunswick; Brown. WestbrocA
Seminary, second; Porter, Bangor, third
Distance, 1Sft 6llin.
The officials of the meeting Were:
Referee, Granville X. Lee, p. A. G
starter, a. s. Macreadie, p. \. C.; mar
II. r. Webb, j. A. Furnish. j. S. Brad
street; timekeepers. Or. T. y. Wnittie-.
s. =. Furnish. T.. II. Cobb; clerk Of
course, q. K. Walker; assistant clerk If
course, ]. w. Nutter; announcer, L. =.
Gray, scorer of track events. A. S r,
dick: scorers of field events. A. Z. Holt,
IT. G. White: measures, G. Smith, l.. D.
ma, Judges of field events. a. s. Dunning,
+. Hayes, +. r. Hamilton.
Following the meet the visiting athletes
were entertained by the several fraterni-
ties Of the college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
HALIFAX REJOICES.
End of War Announced from PuIpits-
Celebration, Today.

Halifax. n. s.. June 1.-The glad
news Of peace in South Africa reached
Halifax. early this evening. and quickly
spread throughout the city. Great en-
thusiasm was manifested over the end
jng of the long struggle.
the pastors of all the churches an
nounced from the. pulpits the surrender
of the Beers. and at the close of the
evening services prayers of thanks
giving were offered: the national an
them was sung and fire and church
bells pealed forth the joyous news.
The Chronicle. tomorrow, will say:
'-tli honor to the Beers. 1t would
have been an infinite pity to crush
their aspirations had they known how
To rule as well as they knew how to
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HARVARD WINS
Blakeley Oval Meet. Subject to Protest
on Shick.

New York. June Harvard won the
intercollegiate athletic championship. Sat
urday, with 81 points-perhaps. The I'M
welcome doubt comes on account Of the
protest against SchiclI that was allowed
to hang over him. and was awaiting de-
cision at the close of the games.
The other colleges ranked as follows:
Yale. 30; Princeton. "a: Amherst. Ii
Georgetown University, 10; University Of
Pennsylvania. 9; Syracuse University and
University of California, each; Cornell
and Columbia. ; each
Without Schick's points, Harvard would
have 30. Yale 33. University of Pennsyl-
vania 10. University of California ., the
other colleges unchanged.
a. f. Duffey of Georgetown University.
broke the l00-yard Dash record. lnwerinr;
it from . As to 2-5 sec, j. r. Dewitt Of
Princeton, broke the hammer throw rec
ord from t5ift. 4'ain. to l64ft 10in. Fred
Rrech of Yale. broke his own shot record
from aft Sin. to AFT SGin. ID. S Hor-
ton of Princeton. broke the pole vault
record from llft Sin. to lift. Tin. TIE
summary:
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CURIOUS COMBINATIONS.

Almost simultaneously with the lat
est earthquake disturbances in Central
America Texas oil gushers have ceased
to flow.
Recent analysis has shown the water
of spring on Ripon race course. Eng
land, TO be strongly impregnated with
EPSON salts.
New milk gives to all flour confec-
lions richness through its fat, sweetness
through its sugar and mellowness
through its protoid.
Canadian boards of trade and manu-
facturers are sending resolutions to the
Dominion Government requesting a re-
vision of the tariff.
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FIRST FOR FIVE YEARS.
Phillips -Andover Wins from Exeter,
So to Points.

Exeter. y. H.. June l-PhilIips- Andoyer
won Saturdays athletic meet with Exr-
ter. the score being So to ST.
~ was the l3th dual meet and the first
that Andover has won in five wears.
Ihree dual meet records were broken
That in the high jump was SIT Gin. Whit
comb or Exeter, raised il ~ inches. beat
ing ms own Exeter record by a quartz
inch. He then made an exhibition hmm
Of SIT. 164in.
IN the hammer throw. Kinney Of Ando
yer, raised the 1i2ft. 10hin.. established
lin. 80 y
The pole vault record was loft. s,5ia.
IL was deeisively beaten BY three cor
testdnts. Mctiovera Of AndOver. raised
II TO Tort. ~. Moor of Exeter. and M
Lanahan of Andovcr. tied AZ 1Oft. Sin. in
Vaqlting for the prize the latter did an.
Inch better.
Inc bicycle race was contested, We'd
nosday. at Boston, resulting 6 To- , f1r
Exeter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
THE MURDERoUs BOXERS
Are Strengthening Missionaries and
Converts Wherever Found.

Victoria, b. O.. June l.-Advices were
received by the steamer Clavering that
the different ministers at Pekin have
been Informed that at southwest Chi
Ii a new EoXer Inaurrection has broken
out. led by go chi Hing, who Killed
his wife ana family. ana others emulat-
"a his example before The campai1,i
commenced The Boxers first murdered
. French missionary and later killed a
Belgian priest ana 30 Chinese officials
engaged in collecting taxes We're killed.
A church was destroyed at Wei Hen,
Wher" a native missionary was killed
and large number of converts slaugh-
tered Troops were sent against the
Boxers, who defeated them. The rebels
are credited with a program Of over
running Honan ana Shan Tung. ana
then making for Pekin. They are We'll
armed.
The Japan Mail says:
As might have been anticipated the
recruGesccuCe Of Boxer disturbances III
Nu Hun Men. IN chi Ii. has an effect
on the discussion for the restoration OF
civil government Of Tien Tsin. Even
those previously advocated the policy
Of Immediate restoration are now said
20 be reticent. It is not the Tien Tsin
question alone that will be injuriously
influenced by these things. Other and
more important events also depend on
China's ability 70 preserve order with
wholly inefficient machinery under cir
cumstanceS that would probably over
tax til" competence Of any power"
The Frenca consul at Ticn Tsin i.
said to have proceeded to Chin Ting foi
The purpose Of investigating the cir
cumstanCes of the death Of 4 Frencl
missionary at the hands of the EoxeI
! insurgcntS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
WATERVILLE HIGH WINS.
Defeats Gardiner High, 2t12, in Very
Loosely Played Game.

The Watervile High defeated the Gar
diner High on the college field. Saturday
afternoon, y to -. 1t was by all odds the
loosest game seen on the field. this year.
Waterville seemed To catch a spirit of
tecklcsSncsS ana carelcssness from The
visitors and al times played about as bad
Iy as they did. The home team took a
lead Of 10 scores in the first inning and
then took things easy in you-pleasc
style for the remainder Of the game.
Watervillc had terribly rat error col
unn for her, but the visitors beat her n
this. Both sides batted heavily, Water
vile leading. The game was uninterest-
ing for Wateryillc was not in danger from
the first inning and had things All her
own way. TIE summary:
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EXPLANATION ASKED
Of Spain Why Message to President
Was Suppressed.

Paris. June LIT is announced in Il
dispatch to the PatIie from Madrid
that Senior SABINE Arana, leader of the
Niscayan Nationalist party. sent a long
cable message 10 Pres. Roosevelt, con-
graduating him on the establishment
of Republican government in Cuba.
ana that the Spanish censor suppress
ed the message. 1t is further assert
ed that the Spanish government or
dered the prosecution of Senior Arana
and that Pres. Roosevelt has instruct
ed the United States officials at Madrid
to ask for explanations"
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ST. JOHN HEARS NEWS.
Sermons of thanksgiving from Church
es, Sunday Evening.

st. John, y. H., June LIN mostly an
the churches here, tonight. Lord kitch-
cner's cablegrarn was the text of n ser
mon of Thanksgiving or the keynote
Of i hymn OF praise for the end of the
long struggle in South Africa. The re-
joicing was general. In some churches
set sermons we're placed to one side and
cXtcmporaneouS addresses on the war
given. In Germain Street Baptist
church spontaneous outburst Of ap-
plause broke the prccedents Of church
service.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed You have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed dizziness Is the result, and unleIs
the Inflammation can be taken out ami
this tube restored to its normal condition.
bearing will be destroyed forever, nins
cases out Of ten are caused by catarrn.
which Is nothing but an infamed condi-
tion Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars FIR
any case of Deafness tcaused by ca
tarrhD that can not be cured by Hairs
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
f. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
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WASHINGTON SURPRISED.
Has Heard Nothing of Senior Arana's
Alleged Dispatch.

Washington. June 1.-Oficial circles
here are ignorant Of the matters stated
IN the Madrid dispatch to the Patrie.
the President has not instructed our
legation at Madrid to ask for explana-
tons of the reported course of the
Spanish government toward Senior
Arana. and in fact the administration
IS without any Information concerning
the alleged purpose of Senior Arana to
SEND an conSratulatory cablegram to
TIE President and it's Illustration by the
Spanish government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

Il now looks as if the game between
VAUDEVILLE and Cony which is schedul-
ed for Wednesday afternoon of this
week, would have TO be postponed. az
Colby has a game scheduled with Tufts
for that afternoon and will occupy the
college field, the only diamond in the
city. The game will probably be
played later in the week, probably
Friday. The last game Of the three
scheduled for Coburn and Waterville
will be played, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
DEMONSTRATIONS OF JOY
At Ottawa en- the Announcement Of
Of Beers Surrender.

Ottawa, ont. June 1.-THE peace
news Of the South African war was
greeted here by demonstrations Of JOY
The boil in the city han was rung for
10 minutes.
The mayor has arranged for grand
demonstration. tomorrow. 10 celebrate
the ending Of the war. Flags viii be
hoisted on buildings. royal salute
will be fired at noon and The school chill
dren will be given a half holiday. AL
night there Will be a display of fire
works and NJ military parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

fight. and had they not merely set
themselves in the pathway of. but I'M
compromising opposition to the British
empire
Preparations are being made to cele-
bratc the event here, tomorrow.
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GOD SAVE THE KING
Sang and Played at Montrea! on Re-
ceipt Of News.

Montreal, June 1.-The Associated
Press dispatch conveying the welcome
news of the end OF the South African
war was sent to all the churches in thp
city and it was read ut the evening SER
vice. The congregations sang God
Save the King ana the national an
them was also played on the chimes
Of several churches.
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GARDINER.

Bases on balls-By Fuller. Hunt; by
Lancaster. {. Two-base hits-Abbott Fui-
Ter, Lancaster. Hlnt, Peacock. Tire
base hits-WhittaRer. Double play-Rac-
ter. Hit by pitched balI-Abbott. Whit
taker, McCorllell. Stolen bases-McI.et-
IAN :, McCorkell :, Whitaker, Cook, Raf-
Fuller !. by Lancaster I. Passed balls
Abbott. Umpire, Cowing
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a squad Of 20 men. of 90. II. n. G.
). M, one of the largest i'm the his
tory of the company, competed for
the badges on the range, Saturday af-
ternoon- The first badge was won by
tluartermaster Sergeant Stirling, with
a score of %: second by Private Cor
don, with 20, and third by Private
HeWes, with II.
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Some frost was reported In this vicin-
ity, Saturday morning. but It apparently
was too light to do any great damage
Saturday evening was cold enough for a
heavy frost but none developed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02
Sprinq Fever.

Spring fever means poisoned system
Serious illness may follow such symp-
toms. DeWitts Little Early Risers re-
move danger by stimulating the liver.
opening the bowels and cleansing the sys-
tenn Safe pills. Never grippe. Percy W.
Means.
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A Real Friend.

Il suffered from dyspepsia fifteen years "
says w. I. Sturdevant, Merry Oaks, n.
c. One of my friends persuaded me to
try kodol 1t gave immediate relief. ]
can eat almost anything | want now !
recommend kodol." Percy w. Means.
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The Vulcan shipb1ildng yards of Stet
TIN have recently ihaugurated q pension
fund. All employees who receive an am
nual salary of more than 1870 marks fS357,
are eligible to membership.
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WATERVILLE.

Colby viii play Tufts on the college
field. next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

OH from the cotton seed. sunnower
seed, olives or peanuts contains the fat
elements Of meat as well as its other
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The Democratic county convention will
be heid IN this city, June q. Hon. J. +.
Packard Of Monmouth. will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

The Pittsiield bah team defeated North
Vassalboro, Saturday afternoon, ls to 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-02

1t was good game to watch, the visit
ors proving just bit too strong for the
home team
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AN OLD
SORE

months of dgnt and faithful remedies that the place
defiant
on what part OF the body comes is evidence Of
trouble
remain IN the SYSTEM tmay be that
to the surface and begun its
Thebood must be purified before
and the skin regans its natural color.
through the circulation that the acrid ~ ~ "a
fluids are carried to the sore or ulcer and keep
invgorate the blood
other hurtful
have
healthy and natural look the discharge
Several wears AFRO NV wife had s. S. the only blood purifier
that is guaranteed entirely
best but received benefit table builds blood
did bottles tones the
ehasbe other medicine
of writeus nd get
N. z. the advi
which Hood
Diseases free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
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Will sour the sweetest disposition and
transform the most even tempered, low
able nature into a cross grained and
irritable individual.
If impotence or fault-fnding are
ever excusable it is when the body is
tortured by an eating and painful sore.