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Races at W nth rack.

n lBy ASSOCIATED Press.l n.
e CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. 30.-Results at
First race-one mile-James J. Corbett
Is to u first. Frank M. G2 to y SECOND,
Atheola &c to u third, Time, 1:21 20,
Second race-five and a half furlo! s.
Fly Lady 60 to ~ first. Leila g to j sec
ond. Badger Girl &c to u third. Time,
Les
Third race-seven furlongs-s a rah Max
i'm 20 to y first Goodman q to y sec
ond, Jim Hale G3 to22) tlifd. Tine,
l:T 1-5
Toah e to j second. Co!uscate GO to y
third. Time. 1880 1-5.
Fifth raco--six furlongs-Ralph Young
g to y first. AVenger e to y second,
Myrondnlc "a TO y third. Time 1:13 10,
Sixth race-mila aud "a slxteenth-:Char-
lie Thompson &c to - first. Ledus g TO p
second, Boaster Is to , third. Time,
liG rs.
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The Unkindest Cut.

s aIr. Bennett Musson. author OF Maisls
and4 IIer Dog Snip in Fairyland. just
pu6lshed by the Harpers. waited seven
was accepted. and then received word
that f1ia editor wished to see him. lio
arrived at the editorial sanctum. only
to be Informed thai the story was good,
and that if It could be cut from Loo
words to 400 1t would be published IN
the magazine. The young author at.
Tackled what he considered this WORK
OF butcLery, and found 1t the hardest
effort of All his seven years of strugglei
but it was finally accomplishing, and
much to his surprise the tale did not
seem to suffer materially from the pro-
lished many stories that required no
nCutting.p =,
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SIR HENRY DURAND
PLEASED AT APPOINTMENT
lBv A ssnciated Press.l

MADRID )rt. T80.-Slr Henry Morlimer
Durand, the British an,bassador 70
spain, Who Was recently appointed, Brit
ish ambassador to the United STATES naIss
sIondent Of the Associated Press at tie
British Embassy here. , 20
The ambassodar. who IS tai ana OF
athletic build and genial manners cd re-
corning his appointment to Washington,
he said; II confess II was somewhat or
surprise, though PLEASANT h enc ba asn
long admired and have been anxious TO
yisli, The leading American statesmen e.,
are only known to me by reputaI9i, ,,n ~
! have yet to acquaint myself WIN 1A'Ho''
lean men and affairs.
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Enp'and' $ Wet Year,

IT has been wet summer on this SIDE
of the Atlantic; 1t has heen wetter
one on the other. In north Scotland. up
to October I'd, there had been this year
.iO.4 Inches pf rain, an excess OF los
inches; east Scotland had had 2o.s inches.
an excess OF 90. northeast lhhs n.y. :,
an excess OF az; east ENGLAND, 22.S,
an excess OF 49 tho mldlnnds. 25.4. an
excess OF SD. and south England, e51.
an excess Of .5,5. In London tl'A exceso
Of rain in June was I,05 inches; for
July, Isl; for August, a,a3, and fos
September. ,21. At last accounts oato'
Der was keeping UP its record.
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Captain Sprinkler "Kfzell will win
WILL NOT CONSIDER MORALS.

The War Department has issued an or
de, to the effect that enlisted men who
arply for examination for commissions
will not be examined as to their physical
condition or moral character. 1t Is not
believed that examining boards have been
very rigid in the past with regard to the
last mentioned requirement.
Assistant Secretary Darling, of the Navy
Department, placed in the hands of the
President this morning the formal resiS :
nation of Chief Constructor Bowles. OF
the Bureau of Construction and Repair
Ii has not yet been formally accepted.
The formal resignation ascrbes the rea-
sor already made public, that Chief Con-
structor Bowles is to accept a position
with the Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany Mr.. Darling expresses his sense or
the loss the department sustains III the
resignation.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
At the Cabinet meeting to-day much
OF tie time was spent in listening to the
reading OF parts of the Presidents mes
sage One of the matters considered was
the appointment of Federal judge in
tho Hawaiian Islands to succeed the late
| Judge NJ. NJ. Estce. 1t was given out
| after the meeting, however, that nothing
definite has been reached as to tho APP
Itpointment Postotticc Department devel-
orments were given the usual attention.
The body of Patrick Eckert the draw
terder who went down when the Chesa-
peake and Ohio train went through the
Lcng Bridge on the night of Sunday, the
| 17tG instant, was discovered this after
rcon and brought to shore and turned
| oyer to Mrs. Eckert. The wife saw the
| District commissioners yesterday and
made complaint that the railroad COM
! pany was making efforts to repa!I the
| bridge and provide for the complete re-
sumption of traffic instead OF seeking to
recover the bodies Of men lost In the
| accident.
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The Sunday Tim2s-Dispatch,

The Sunday Times Dispatch Of to-mor-
row will be one of the best ever issued.
Every department will be UP to the
standard, and there will be special
features Of interest to all classes. Tho
polit. clan, the veteran, the church man,
the father, the mother, the wife. tho
young man, the young woman, the boy
and girl, will each and all find articles
of special interest to them, And the news
OF the world will be- we'll covered by
the Associated Press and our own corres-
pondents.
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Racing at Cincirnati.
(By Associated Press.)
CINCINNATI, OHIO. Oct. 3.-Results

CINCINNATI, OHIO. Oct. so-Results
First race-six furlongs-Grand Mary q
TO u first, Olonetz Is tod second, Rustic
Girl Is to u third. Time, l:l9,, ~
Second race--one mile-Klllpor!G q to. .
Eclipse (25 to j third. Time, 1:42 2.
Third race-five furlongs-Irovoter Is
to j first. Aimorerg(S to y second. Siam
book % to y tn I'd, Time. l:O2.
Fourth racc-hnrdicap steeplechase. over
short course--Enraday. Jr., % to y, first.
Falela Is to ID second, Sea Pirate Q5
to u third, Time. 800
Fifth race-five furlongs-Judge Benton
40 to y first, Oudon g to y second,
Commodore a to 81 third. Time, l:Ol IL.
Sixth race-slx furlorgs.khaki Is to y
Satchcl (j to II third, Time. :15.
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Isl, and secu ed $1,000 He is wanted
also in Bisbee, Arizona. on a charge con-
TALLAHASSEE. FLA.-The Blazin.
game and Morgan Lumber Company. Of
MouItre. Ga, has closed deal WIN
the Jackson Brothers Lumber Company.
OF Alabama. FOR the tract OF timber south
OF Tallahassee, consisting OF $500 acres.
recently purchased Of the Cook LUMBER
Company OF North Carolina.
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The History Report.

The report Of the History Committee
made TO the Grand Camp at Newport
News last week by Judge Christian was
n paper Of great interest and value.
Every Confederate veteran should read
1t. The report viii re printed in full in
1.-THE Sunday Times-D!spatch.
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EALL TO SPONSORS
Conclusion of tn. Social Furc'ions
cidert to Grand Q mp Meeting.
From Staff CORRESPONDENCE

From StilI CorFcsponaent-)
NEWPORT NEWS VA. Oct go
brilliant ball rendered by the Sons OF
Veterans TO the sponsors ard maids OF
honor at the Armory tonight concluded
the many pleasant soc al functions con
n6cted with the Grand Camp meeting The
attendance was very large.
Il. D. PERKINS.
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who wen, were courtcously received by
Cepttin Letitze.
The Daughters Meet.

Delegates from the various chapters
OF the Daughters of tie Conieaeiacy II,
Virginia held a meeting tbs morhn,s "a.
Tic Y NJ. G. A., Mrs. Huugins, president
~ The Hampton Chapter. in the chair.
Distlnsnished ladies present were MIS-
a. ]. Montague and Miss Ruth Jernir IS,
daughter Of Upton p j innings, of Lynch'
burg. who was recently elected state
president a,.
The CLAIMS of the Confederate Home for
Needy Women were ably and earnestly
presented by Mrs. Montague, and MIS-. W..
M Cooper and the .eartiress with whicn
their addresses We're received inulca ecu
,bat substantial results may follow.
The remarks OF Miss Jennings on 'ne
United Daughters of the Confederaey ana
the state chapters were heard with m
.crget
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unit d Con eaarate Vsterans.


tcrcst
Unit d Con edarate Veterans.
, The Virginia division of the United
Confederate Veterans met this afternoon
IN Tho parlors of the Warwick. with
GENERAL rheo Garnett presiding. The at
tendance was the largest in its history.
General Gurnetts report was II shly IN
,ercstine aud showed conditions to be
excellent
general Garnett was nominated for re-
olcctiou ms major general OF the Nirs'uia
division. by Hon. Marquis jones'. thc
nomination was seconded by Captain 1. y.
Morton for the Valley Brigade; General
stith Boiling, Colonel L. Henry. Col
cnel Tom Smith. and General James Mac
Kill for the other divisions of the state.
He wished to decline reelection, but was
not allowed to do so.
The First Brigade then met, with Cen
eral Garnett in the char. and unani-
mously reelected General Stlth boihis
brigader-g general
The Second Brigade took the same ac-
ton regarding General James MacGEl.
The third Brigade held separate
meeting, and here there was contest.
Captain T. C. Morton presided. For bri-
gadier. general he put in nomination Gen.
eral II Clay Niche This was seconded
by Captain James Bumgardner.
Captain r. NJ, Funkhanser, was nomina-
ted by Colonel Tom Masse. and was
elected
There are now three hrgade9 in the
State, and fourth will probably be- form
ed soon. Al present there are eighty CORPS
GRAND CAMP NOTES
There were three hundred Sons of Vet
Grams in the parade yesterday, greater
No than has ever attended a similar
gathering
a most excellent report was that on his
tory presented to the Sons by r. 5. Black
burn Smith. 1t closed with the recon-
mendation that new office be created by
The State governments department OF
archves-the object of which Will be to
secure histories and names of those from
Virginia who took par in the W.. This is
In line with the suggestion made by the
Committee on Good of the Camp of the
Veterans. 1t is thought the Office VIII
cost 5000 yearly.
Conmandant a. C. Peay, of Lee Camp
Soldiers Home, mingled with his old com
rides here during the reunion: Many IA
vorablc comments We're heard on his man
ner Of conducting the Home.
Captain ]. NJ. Macon, who was an OLD
Richmond Howitzer, was a welcome visi-
Tor ct the reunion.
The book of Major Robert Stiles. -Four
Years With Lee" has been most favor
nbly received by the veterans, and pro-
,lounced accurate and excellent.
4 popular Confederate present was Col
onel James Neal. of Danvile, Q brother
OF Mr.. Greanor Neal, OF Richmond. Col
onel Neal has done most excellent work
for the Confederacy in his district
The tribute paid the work Of Adjutant-
General Thomas Elicit by Grand Camp
off GERS to-day was most hearty and ear
nest. Captain Elicit has been the main
stay Of the Grand Camp for years
the most enjoyable thing about the re-
,;nion to many was the splendid speech Of
Senator John w Daniel last night. HIS
audience would cheerfully have listened
Il. D. PERKINS.
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To realize how your trousers
actually look TO others, get IN
front Of a long mirror-then
look at ours.
They'll give you new legs to
stand on.
$3.50 to $3.50.
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OUR SHOE .DEPARTM ENT
has become q natural resort
for men who want the pest
and most modern footwear.
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Shoes, $3.50, in all feathers.
Hanan's, $3.50 and 5000.
WANTS HEATH
INDICTED
Continued From First Page)

Continued From First Page.)
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The Virginia division of the United
Confederate Veterans met TINS AFTERNOON
In the parlors of the MarWiek, WIN
General rheo. Garnett presiding The at
tendance was the largest in its history.
General Garnetts report was II ghly IN
,eresting and showed conditions to be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
BRANCH MILLS.

Frank Brown and family from
"Pigeon Plains" have moved into the
Henry Dinsmore house.
Moss Annie Dodge is stopping at her
sisters. Mrs. Hattie Doves and at
tending school
Elias Cove of Augusta, was calling
on friends here. last Thursday.
Edna Osgood is boarding at Shepard
parmenter's and attending school.
Those from China attending High
school are Lewis Tobey. Raymond
Dove. Henry Palmer, Mildred Par
meter.
Mrs. Edison Worthing arrived home
from Massachusetts, last week.
Frank T.. Chadwick of Augusta, is
spending a few days ut Il. NJ. Doves S.
Mrs. Eva Smith of Waltham, has
poen spending a few days with her
mother. Mrs. Louvine Worthing.
Mrs. Althea Parmeter has gone to
Augusta to visit her son, Henry O..
Parmeter
Mrs. A. J. Pinkham is improving
some ana hopes to be home in few
weeks.
Rev. II. F. Wood Of North Vassal-
boro, gave the people fine Sermon
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
FIGHTING
CONSUMPTION.

The nourishment required by those
suffering from consumption. and which
they do not obtain in their food, is sup
piled by Father Johns Medicine-a
food medicine and body builder; no
dangerous drugs or weakening stimu-
lants. II any in your family are weak
or run down, write to the Carleton and
Hoyey Co, Lowell, Mass, and they
will send you letters from those who
have been restored TO health and
strength feb10tues4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

death of her sister has returned to
Medficld, Mass, where she is employed
in the Insane hospital.
Allie James left for Auburn, last
week where he Is employed on a dairy
fam.
j. T. Ashford, who is assistant mes
senger in the Maine Senate, came
home Saturday, to spend Sunday with
his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Smith of BAN
gor Mrs. Minnie Hall and Miss Ola
Hall of Augusta, spent Sunday at }.
w. Sprouts.
Mrs Adaline McKindsly, who has
been nursing the past month in Water
vile, has returned to her home.
Bert and Omer Jennings, who are
employed at TIE Insane hospital at Au-
gusta, visited their parents. Sunday.
CROSS HILL.
George f. Aver of North Vassalboro,
was in the place. Saturday, buying
apples.
James Johnson and his sister, Mrs.
Myra Goldwaith of Vassalboro, were
at G.. s. Perkins, Thursday.
John NJ Brown, an aged citizen of
this place, died. Tuesday night, of
heart trouble. aggravated by the grip.
MIR. Brown was son of the late Aaron
and Lois tRunnels) Brown, and a
grandson of the late John Brown, Jr.,
who settled the farm now owned by A.
c. Brown of South Vassalboro. early
i'm the 18th century. He married Masy,
daughter of the late Joel Gardner. Mrs.
Brown died in Nov, 1895, since that
time Mr.. Brown lived alone. He was
cared for in his last sickness by q Mr.
jackson of China and by Mr.. and Mrs.
S |. Robbins of this place. One sister,
Mrs. owen Norton of China, survives
him. His age was 73 years. The fun
eral was Friday, Rev. f. II. Jones of
South China. assisted by Rev. Mr.. Ing
ram of the Friends church, officiating.
The storm and wind, last week,
blocked the roads SO badly, Monday.
that it took nine men and boys and
four oxen all the afternoon to open
the road so Charles Tobey could get the
scholars home from the school.
Perley Norton and sisters of China,
were in the place. Friday, to attend
the funeral of their uncle, John M.
Brown.
O. J. Hussey of Vassalboro, has been
pressing hay in the place, the past
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
BELGRADE.
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren successfully used by Mother Gray.
for years a nurse in the Children's Home
in New York. Cure Feverishness. Bad
Stomach. Teething Disorders move and
regulate the Bowels and destroy Worms
They are so pleasant to the taste and
harmless milk. Children like them.
over 10000 testimonials of cures. They
never fail. Sold by all druggists. 25c.
Ask today. Sample FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD 1.


Augusta, Me-, Feb. IA 19e.
a caucus Of the Republicans Of Ward
Ore will be held at the Hose Jouse,
State Street. on Thursday, Februa ry 18Th
at 1.30 Il. NJ, Tor the purpose Of nominat-
Ing candidates for alderman, Couneilmea.
and Ward Officers. F'
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

H. T. Cummings has bought the bay
geidng Little Boy, of w. w. Hisley.
weeks Mills, and brought the horse
nome. sunday night. Little Boy is s
years Old, stands Is hands, weighs
about 950 He is no stranger in the
city, and was formerly owned by the
gentleman who has just bought him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD q.

Augusta. Me, Fec IA. 1903.
caucus OF the Republicans of Ward
Four will be held at the Engine Hous..
Bridge Street. on Thursday, February
18th, at 1.S0 l.. NJ, for the purpose of NOM
mating candidates for Alderman, Coun-
cilmen, and Ward Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD 2.

Augusta, Me, Feb. a. 1895.
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Two will be held at RandalPs Paint Shop.
on Thursday, February 18th, at7.30 r. nj
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for Alderman, Councilmen, and Ward
Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

Or. Mary c. Conant moved her Office
Monday, from "a State street, to POI
water street, over NJ. l.. Wheeler's lew
elry store. In the new location she has
a front office consisting of three good
rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD ?.

Augusta, Me-, Feb. H. 19a3.
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Seven will be held at the Engine House.
Sony Street, Friday, February 27. att39l
e NJ, for the purpose of nominating can
didates for Alderman. Councilmen, and
Ward Officers.
Fer order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD 3.

Augusta. Me-, Feb a. 1863
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Three will he held at the Court House.
Thursday, February %, at 730 r. NJ. for
the purpose of nominating candidates for
Alderman, Ceuncilmen, and Ward Off
GERS.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD S.

Augusta. Me-. Feb. H. 1909.
A caucus of the Republicans OF Ward
Five will be held at the Ballard School
House on Saturday, February ~. at 80 f.
M, for the purpose of nominating c.indi-
dates for Alderman, Couacilmen. and
Ward Officers.
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

There Is quite q noticeable change in
the styles of mems hats for the coming
spring. The stiff hats have a. lower
crown, wider brim, with less curve than
usual. The soft hats also have a lower
crown. with a much wider brim than
last season. Nutria, a light tan shade.
is the new color for spring, taking the
place of the dove shade worn last fan
Pearls and blacks will also be very
popular.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD 8.

Augusta. Me. Feb II, 1868.
caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Eight will be held at the Hose House.
Bangor Street. Friday, February y. at
o.oo +: M, Tor the purpose of nominating
candidates for Alderman. Conncil,n,.n
and Ward Officers
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEES
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

Inc ice at the lake was in fine con-
ultlon, sunday for ice yachting, and Il
number of shippers were out during
the day. but there was hardly air
enough to stir dead leaf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

The Colby Glee Club will an
pear at City hall, Wednesday evening.
February 20, under the auspices of the
Delta Pi Society of the Cony High
school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

Inc marriage Intentions are pub
ilshed in the city clerks office of Will
ham Greer and Alice Gertrude Mer-
rill, both of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
Daily Kennsbee Journal
CAUCUS NOTICES.

There will be "a Republican caucus in
City Hail. Friday evening, Feb. y, 1872
for the purpose of nominating a candidate
for mayor The polls will be open from
Z to . O'Clock +. M. The check list will
be used in the several wards and will be
in charge Of the city committee men IN
each ward
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
WARD 6.

Augusta, Me, Feb. II, 1865
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Six will be held at the School House on
Middle Street. on Friday, February q, at
f.3o Z: NJ, for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for Alderman, councilmen.
and Ward Officers
Per order
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEES.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

In the item referring to the new pea
nut stands. in the Journal of Monday
morning, II should have been stated
that {. A. White of North Augusta.
was the architect and builder, instead
of w. Fred White.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call, 1884,.
Stand Steady.

The road is rough, the night is long
Stand steady.
The morning comes with sweetest song
Stand Steady.
n, No matter how the storm bolts fail,
There's still a flag waves DER the wall.
God made the country for us all
Stand steady.
F. l.. Stanton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

Monaghan's dancing class win ha,s
an extra in Union hail. Wednesday,
e'e''ins. feb14d4t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17

There was nothing doing at the po-
lice court, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
LITCHFIELD CORNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith have gone
to South Windham where they expect
to remain several weeks.
The Missionary meeting met with
Mrs. f. A. Harlow, Wednesday after
noon, and was we'll attended. 1t was
a very interesting meeting.
r Henry Taylor is at home. He will
return to his school in Canaan, the first
of April.
Mrs Henry Woodward was brought
from Augusta, Saturday, sick with
typhoid fever.
About a dozen students went to
Monmouth, Wednesday evening, to at
tend the prize essay contest.
John Purinton is quite sick.
Mrs. Dora Fogg and son Alvin, are
staying a few weeks with relatives
in Lewiston.
William Varney died. Friday, at the
residence of his sister. MRS. james
Bowie, after long illness. Funeral
services were held, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-17
Local Notice.

Asthma quickly relieved by Lung Kuro.