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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
Eden s. Dixon.

The many friends of Eden S. Dixon
We're panied to learn of his death,
which occurred suddenly. Wednesday.
He retired, early Tuesday night, after
his usual days work and passed away
! at about l o'clock, without any appar-
ent suffering, death being due to heart
failure. brought on by acute indiges-
ton.
Mr. Dixon, better known as "Janitor"
Dixon, had been in the service of the
public school system for II years. His
duties We're arduous and he was hard
and faithful worker. The school
buildings under his guardianship in
Guided the Warren and Bodwell pr-
maries, the High school, the Clark
school and the Vaughan school. He
gave his time, early and late to the
service and became closely acquainted
with teachers and scholars, by whom
he will be greatly missed. Since the
opening of the Clark Grammar school
his services there have been most
helpful to the corps Of lady teachers.
Mr.. Dixon was born in North Var
mouth. in September, 1851, being the
son of John and Diana 0'rosD Dixon.
His father immigrated from Copenha-
gen. Denmark and settled in North
Yarmouth. Eden was one of a family
|of IA children. His father was a sea-
faring man. and Eden, with some of
his brothers, followed the life on the
deep for some years. He was a men,
Der of Kennebec Lodge f. and A. NJ,
and also a member of the Baptist
church. A widow and five children sur
vive and have the deep sympathy of
wide circle of friends. The funeral will
be held at 2 p. NJ, Friday, from the
Baptist church, Rev. w. D. Plummer,
officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
ROBBED POOR BOXES.
A Mean Colored Chap Arrested and
Admits Guilt at Bangor.

Bangor, Me. Oct. 7.-Wm. Dewitt.
colored, aged 40, said to hail from
Troy N. Y, was arrested here, tonight,
charged with robbing the poor boxes
in three Catholic churches here, this
afternoon. He was betrayed by his
companion, boy of Is. who gives the
name of Charles Redmond of Stockton
Springs. Me-, and afterwards admitted
his guilt to Chief Bowen. The boy
says that Dewitt robbed churches in
Massachusetts and then, coming to
Maine, robbed churches in Portland,
Bath, Brunswick, Yarmouth, Lisbon,
Lisbon Falls, Lewiston and Belfast. and
a Sunday school in Pittsfield. He is
held for hearing and the boy detained
as witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
John st. George has reported for dut
from furlough to Putnam, CT.
Reuben W. Murch.

Reuben w. Murch of Jamaica Plain,
Mass, died at the hospital, Wednesday
night, aged g. years. Mr.. Murch had
been but few months member of the
Home. coming here in April last. He
was horn in Foxcroft and enlisted at
Portland, in September, 1862, in c Co.
of the 9th Me, with which he served
until the following May when he was
discharged on surgeons certificate Of
disability. The funeral will be held at
the chapel, at 2 o'clock, sthis afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
Mrs. MoIineaux Not Yet Divorced.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 7.-Specials from
the nine judicial districts of South
Dakota quote the circuit judges of
each district as saying that they have
not granted a decree of divorce to Mrs.
Roland B. Molineux of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The general sale OF reserved seat
tickets to Suzanne Adams at City hall,
Augusta, Friday evening, will continue
today and tomorrow at Russell Broth
ers Prices Scots, 75cts., and $1.00.
The electric road will have special cars
Friday evening for the convenience OF
people here who go to hear Miss Adams
and will run them to the door Of the
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
Big Military Review Postponed,

West Point, KY, Oct. T. The review
Of all the troops, planned for this after.
noon, was called off at 2.3O. Rain begar
falling about 1 O'Clock, and the wind
which accompanied it blew away the
big quartermaster's tent of the I'd Ken
lucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The recent orders issued at the war
department relieving Major Corbin
from duty in Washington. as assistant
TO the chief Of staff and assigning him
the second in the command of the de-
partment of the east at New York,
have been amended so az to provide
that the orders shall take effect on or
before Nov, l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Winthrop street Universalist church of
Augusta, conducted the funeral services
of the late Harry L. Maxcy of Brooklyn,
N. T., at the home of his brother. Frank
5. Maxcy, on Pleasant street, this city.
Wednesday forenoon. The services were
attended by a large number of relatives
and friends and the collection of flowers
was varied and very profuse The burial
was made in ak Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. Elizabeth Borum started, Wednes-
day. on her return to her homo in Bcrke-
ley. Virginia. after a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Digss in Farminsdale. Mr..
Diggs accompanied her as far as Boston,
where he will make a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

If any one doubts Paw Paw being
Il favorte medicine, let him explain
the reason for the tremendous sale at
Peane's Corner drug store. The people
appear to almost flock for it, and also
for their other medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Lottie Thomas, who was asso-
ciated with Mrs. F. +. Ryan in her
millinery parors, has engaged the store
recently vacated by Tasker Bros, and
will open in the near future with a full
line of milliners goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Glidden Bros. have just received q
skow load of lumber from down river
ports and are piling it near the ruins
of their box factory. They hope to de-
eide future plans very soon. as they
have a good amount of business in
hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

privilege of the city of Hallowell and
intend rebuilding the saw mill recent
ly destroyed by fire. Work will be
commenced at once and it is under
stood that they will install machinery
for the manufacture Of DOORS sash and
blinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

TaXidermist Homer r. Dill of this
CITY, has recently finished mounting
and shipped to parties in New York,
and eagle which in size was an i'm
mense one. The bird was mounted
with wings spread and gave a meas
urement from tip of wings to tip just
6 feet and inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
Local Notice.

The stock of a shot gun was lost,
Sunday, on the road between the Gar
diner and Randolph bridge and Searles'
Mills, Chelsea. The finder will be
suitably rewarded on leaving it at
Cross & Robinson's store, Gardiner.
Oct7 dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

-Four men have been killed and two IN
iured in a head-on collision between
double header freight train ana an eNtIa
Ark. on the Kansan City Southern road.
The dead: Engineer Woorell. engineer
Prod. Fireman Hamlin. Sloan springs ne
Fireman Rogers. Pittsburg. hdii; ~ ~ ne {
three engines were demoiisheu' Arahic
was delayed several hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. William Morrell president of
the Current Events Club, Mrs. Olaf
Tandberg, president of the Twentieth
Century Club, Mrs. c. NJ. Day, Mrs. c.
o. Turner and Mrs. Fl. M. Foster at
tended the meeting Of State Federation
of Women's Clubs at Portland
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The dancing party which was held,
Wednesday evening, in Forrcster's hall
uder the auspices of st. Joseph's Lyce-
UNI, was largely attended and the oc-
casion was a most pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Rev. Elliott B. Barber, formerly OF
the Universalist church of this city, but
now pastor of the church at Westbrook
has received call to the First Univer-
salist church of Norwood, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The Epworth League of the Methodist
church will hold a social in the vestry OF
the church. this evening, and all are cor
daily invited Refreshments will be
served and q small admission fee charged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Patrick Sheehan of the Electric
Railroad force, picked eight ripe rasp-
berries and six four leaved clovcrs be-
tween Hallowell and Gardiner, a few
days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Few cities in Maine have reliable drug.
store in their midst where medicines can
be. purchased at such exceedingly low
..cut prices, as at w. D. Spauldins's
Here also is a store with an abundance If
capital so the stock can be kept finn aud
complete. turned often. on account of
the low. prices. and hence ALWAYS fresh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Dexter Hysom, a quarryman, was
injured at the Tayntor quarry. yester-
day. A large rock fell en- his foot,
causing very painful and serious
INJURIES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

News has been received here of the
death of Edward Aiken of San Fran
cisco, Cal. Mr.. Aiken was a HALLOWEEN
boy. and went to California in 1S49.
where he had since lived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Edna Gocdcn. who has passed tho
summer at her home in this city left
Wednesday. for Buffalo, n. Y. where she
will become a member Of a musical quin-
tat and travel during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

\ rummage sale under the auspices
of the Ladies Aid society of the Meth
odst church will be held in the store
next below Wards drug store, Friday
and Saturday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The general sale of tickets to Su-
zanne Adams at the City hall, Augusta,
Friday evening, will continue today
and tomorrow at Hannafprd's drug
store. Prices Scots, 75cts.. and $1.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. GrifIis and two children, and her
mother. Mrs. Dorsey, who have been at
Mrs. Charles Cummings this summer,
have returned to Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The second degree will be worked at
the meeting of Gardiner Lodge, L. .. o.
T., this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Frank Ward, billing clerk at the
American Express office, left. Wednes-
day, to pass a weeks vacation with
friends in Madison and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. K. b. Caldwell has returned to
her home in Somervile, Mass, after Il
visit to friends in Hallowell and vicin-
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The general sale of reserved seat
tickets to Suzanne Adams will continue
today and tomorrow at H. G.. Turner's.
Prices Scots, 75cts., and $1.OO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Ralph l.. Millett, formerly of this city,
where he was engaged as city editor of
the Reporter Journal, was business Wis
itor in Gardiner, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church will hold business meeting,
this afternoon, at the home of Mrs.
Freeman Littlefield, on winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Alfred johnson has returned from
Portland, where he has been in the
hospital for treatment for injuries sus-
tanned in a railway accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Burnadine Nelke has accepted q
position as bookkeeper in the Win
throp Market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Ralph Bartlett returned to his
studies at Bates, Wednesday, after Il
visit at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
Loca! Notices.

Lost in Hallowell, Sunday evening,
diamond stick pin Finder please re-
turn to c.. z. Turner, Box $50, HALO
we'll Maine. OctouZt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs A S. Young and daughter, Miss
Cassie, left. Wednesday, for visit with
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Georgia Tibbetts has returned
home after visit to Misses Helen AMI
Addie Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

II. X. Morrell and family left,
Wednesday, to pass an outing at their
summer home at Tacoma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Keene are the
guests of Mr. Keene's mother, Mrs
Dora Keene, for a couple Of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

c. G. Brooks of South Portland. for
merly with the North Wayne Tool Co,
was i'll the city on business, yestcr-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

r. S. Baker, the route agent of the
American Express Co., was at the Gar
diner office, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

King of Randolph, will be held at
o'clock, this afternoon, from the house.
on Undertook street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

crew of painters in charge OF
George Watt is engaged in painting the
congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Thomas Cox has gone to Portland
to pass part of his vacation with
friends in that city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Hiram Hunton has returned from ;
trip to Lewiston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

]. j. Hemmings of Portland, was in
town, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. Richard Parry has returned to
Milwaukee,, after a visit to her mother
Mrs. w. H. Clearwater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Conductor Sherman Dunn and fam
lily have returned home after Il visit to
Charles j. McCausland's camp at the
lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

There will be work in the degrees
at the meeting of Sanborn Lodge 1. O.
o. F., this evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

p. II. Crockett of Bangor, was Il Wis
itor with Gardiner friends, Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The Burke store in Depot square is
being fitted up preparatory to it's oc-
cupancy by e. c. HARDWOOD as an eat
ing house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs W. r. Calderwood returned
yesterday, from visit to Rocklan1
and Ninalhaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Alice Clifford one of the clerks
in the store of G. w. Brown & Co., is
out on a two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. Everett Murch of Hardwick,
VT, is visiting her father, William Ire
gembo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Marion White left. Wednesday.
for Boston, and will later make Wis
it in New York and California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Henry r. Dennis has returned to
New York, after Il visit at his former
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. /. A. Whitman arrived
from New York, Wednesday, and are
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George l..
Rogers, Dennis street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Ernest w. Deering of Boston, is Wis
iting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
l.. Deering. North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Miss Cora Belle Kinds has entered
,Shaw's Business College in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

a Harvest supper will be served, this
evening, at the Randolph Methodist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Misses Lottie Thomas and Ethel Hunt
LEFT, Wednesday, for Boston on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
WINTHROP.

Lena Young has returned from a Wis.
it in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

tNhfHpr lowell sgeturned.lE "Wednesday.
l5,tl:: IRE l,,srk wkereshc attended the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Judge Spear of this city, is presiding
ut a term of the supreme court at Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Rev l.. IT, Clarke left, Wednesday. to
attend the Baptist State convention at
Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Z. E. Coombs of Auburn, was bus
mess visitor to the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. James Stearns has Returned
from a visit to, relatives in Danvers,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Charles T. Burke moved, Wednesday,
from Depot Square to the upper tene-
ment of the Libby house on Lincoln
street. a a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

There will be a dance at the Town
hall, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

f. II. Cunning of Randolph, made a
business trip to Lewiston, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Fred ID. Bates and his mother, Mrs.
Frances Bates, have returned from Il
weeks visit to Lewiston and Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. c. G.. Kelley arrived home, yes
tcrday, from a visit to Round pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. A. P. Davis, who has been visit
ing several days in this vicinity. return
ed, Wednesday. to her home in Pittsburg
Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
HALLOWELL.

Miss Eta Roberts is making a visit
to Morrill,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The investigation of the Glidden fire
will come before Il special meeting of
the city government, Friday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
NATIONAL HOME.

James Golden returned, Wednesday
from fur!oush to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Carter have re-
turned from a visit to South Harps-
WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Mrs. George White of Randolph, is
visiting friends in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Messrs. Frank Collins and Wood
have purchased the Collins mill water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Sarah Bolton has returned home, af-
ter a visit to relatives in WateIville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
NOTICE.

This is to notify all persons not to har-
Dor or give credit to my wife, Maud May
Pushard. on my account. as l shall pay
no bills of her contracting after this date.
Alfred Pushard.
Gardiner, Maine, Oct. 5th, 1908.
oct5d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Full r(hfaysifqfDGh]jst church choir
this week, OH Saturday evening at 7.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

what she had done the woman, crazed
and grief stricken. fell upon his body
and was covering. it with caresses and
kisses when the police came.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

The funeral Of the late Mrs Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08

Rev Charles~A. Hayden. pastor of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-08
Daily ksnnebst Journal
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-22
The Fleet May
Sail In a Few DAYS
IT is NOT IMPROBABLE THAT ADMIRAL EVANS FLEET
MAY SAIL. NEXT SUNDAY OR MONDAY FOR CAVITE
VIA GUAM-HENCE THE ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE
ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

1t improbable that the fleet sail Sunday Monday for
Cavte Guam While orders regarding the departure of
the wap have been received improbable they will de-
either of those This regarding
vessels led the the
be given by the officers Of the fleet had been thought
erday that the dance and reception the batps Kentucky
Wisconsin should be given week but the possible departure of the
feet then caused the committee having the affair hand decide
the this Saturday night will probably
date for the dance aboard warsp The hours will probably
be from midnight The minstrel show which the sailors
talking giving the Naval wharf No Christmas has been
abandoned Only the affair Saturday evening will be given
COang of the fleet will be completed today The Albany
and Raleigh collier Nanshan cOang today After these
shall have cleaned will be nothing
the arrival the transport Soce and the S Alameda from
San Francisco Admiral Evans has been ordered take naval
from those boats After this work shall have been completed he will
mite orders for the departure the fleet will then probably abed
him.
The golfers ahead of fleet The collier Pompey
will sail Thursday morning for Guam Midway She will take the
mail and package that people desire send the
Midway From Midway the Pompey will proceed
the arrival the fleet The collier Nanshan is depart the
but will proceed directly Guam According present indications
the fleet will depart together and together Honolulu
Guam and probably to Cavte.
Battalion drill held Naval wharf No. this morning
from the battehp Kentucky The police list
stragge from the Kentucky and other vessels OF the fleet Of
and others sailors. The being
rounded by the officers -Four OF them delivered
lucky this morning
There will be game of football this afternoon
baseball park between eevns from the Oregon Wisconsin
Of these have played before but the
evenly matched They will be admitance fee charged