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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
SYSTEMATIC WORK.
The Mail Car Distributions Made at
Augusta Are Interesting.

| 70 one who is not familiar with such
! things. the system with which the sec
"nd-class mail matter that goes OUT
from the Augusta post office is handled
in the special mail cars that are
brought here for its convenience, is
rather interesting. AS most people
know, three of these cars come
to this city each day and carry
off tons of the monthly papers pub
lIshed here. but as most people do not
know. the work is done with perfect
system that reduces the difficulty Of
handling this vast amount of printed
matter to a minimum.
The three cars are numbered |, and
3, and according to their position in the
train as they go out on the Pullman.
the car next the engine being No. | and
50 on as they count back from the To-
conceive.
In the end of No is put all the Ohio
and Michigan mail, which, by the way,
figures up to quite A good deal in the
course Of day. In the center of the
car is put what the railway clerks call
the "Nickle Plates" if you know what
that means. In other words. it is the
middle states. embracing North Caro-
lima South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Mississippi ana Alabama. In the rear
of this same car is made another sepa-
ration for the state of Pennsylvania. SO
much for No. |.
IN No. car are nut all the states
west Of the Mississippi river, which
embraces quite a geographical terrific
ry as your geography shows: and also
Alaska and Manitoba.
In No. 2 car there are made two Sepa-
rations. New York state occupying the
front end and in the rear is put the Viz
ginas, New Jersey, Delaware and
Maryland.
Perhaps your 10 not understand all the
advantage of these distributions, hut if
you We're mail clerk you certainly
would When the cars reach Boston
now. the only thing that has to be done
is for an engine to take Nos. l and :
and shoot them around to the South
station. where the distribution made in
these cars belong in order to go on the
proper routes. No. 3 remains at the
North station where it also belongs.
Formerly it was necessary for the
mail clerks on the Portland Boston run
to go through all this big mail and Sc
lect the mail that goes to the South sta
ton before they could leave their cars.
Now the separation is made before the
cars leave Augusta. and more than that
il is done with much less work than
the clerks could possibly do it, as the
separation is now made during the pro-
cess of transferring from the post Of
flee to the car with the cooperation of
the clerks in the Augusta office-some-
what more simple than going through
the mail after it has been piled pell nell
into two or three cars.
Besides this the mail that has been
separated into the distributions named
is in the most convenient shape posi-
bic for the clerks on the various runs
over which the mail goes. all over the
country.
This change has been in vogue for
about four months and is proving a
most satisfactory Arrangement If
takes six cars to do the work between
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
Mrs. George II. RamsdelI.

inc remains n Mrs. George II.
/. T. Nh"s,' death occurred in
"'''hHW. Mss. last Wednesday
''''''',;. win u" brought to this city
y. ""u W. H. to-day, for intrrmeni.
III remains viii Il. ACCOMPANIED hv
s., ''' "'EShj,rS. AMI Mrs. II. T.
, ,,.., FL Ind Miss NJ. +. Weston. There
II ", ", prayer 1T the grave by Rev.
,.,- ham1ck Of the Methodist Epis-
~ "a, 'hurra. of which denomination
I, T. ueor1Srf wHs member.
., ,N RamSlcll WIS a former resident
NJ. Ii et!' formerly keeping 4 board
|d,n ."Se on Grove street. She was 4
IN s nn''f of the Int John Martin and
- neg by two sisters residing in
- Mrs. II. r. Sanborn and
(,erySVeston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
George n. Fairfield.

G'oi &c H. Fairfield Of Boston, for
merry of Augusta, died in that city,
Tuep. lay, Sept 6. Funeral services
Wer ,l-ld in Boston. in az, ordancr with
the rites Of odd Fellowship. Of which
order ne was a member. and the re-
mains were brought to Augusta for
burial. Friday afternoon. arriving in
the city on train No. H. Frank Fair
field. i brother of the deceased. ac-
Companiod them. ON their arrival
they were met by a delegation of
Asylum Lodge Of odd Fellows. ana cs-
corted To the grave in Mt. Pleasant
Genet ny. where prayers were said by
Rev. G. G. Mosher.
George H. Fairfield was a native Of
Augusta. having been born in the city.
66 years ago, and was the son of thu,
late Henry A. Fairfield. He was a
printer. and learned the trade in the
Kenncbec Journal office more than 10
years ago, his father being foreman Of
the office at the time. After serving
his time. he went to BOSTON. in 1862
and entered the office Of the Boston
Journal where ne was employed for
more than 80 years. He had not bean
employed for some time previous to his
death. hut during the past winter he
worked for Wright & Potter, the state
printers.
After leaving Augusta. he made his
home at Boston for the remainder of
his life. He was a member of Sloan
Lodge of Odd Fellows. ana Trimount
Encampment. and also of the Boston
Typographical Union. One brother.
Frank. and one sister. Miss Emma
Fairfield. both of Boston. survive him.
Miss Helen Burbank has returned to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services to Which All Are Cor
daily invited to Attend.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-Scrviccs will
! lc hcld at No. l. Child St, Sunday, at II
y. Nj. Subject: Mat er."
ST RARNABAS CHAPEL Eangor St
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday
Sch,cl ut ID L. M; evening prayer al
;;.:io L. NJ.
ST. Marks CHURCH, Rev Geo. +.
b"Icn. rcctor:-7 a. w.. iIoll Communion
9.i5, Sundayschool; II, Mathis, litany and
sermon, 1.:1o T.. NJ, t.venson,s ana So. mon
ST MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.
State Slrc"t:-First Mass at 80 "A. NJ. (.
High Mass at 1850 a. NJ. Vcspcrs and
E'ncdicton of the Blessed Sacrament at
80 +. NJ
THE UNITARIAN SOCIETY. Edward
~. Spencer, minster:-Public worship at
1000 a. NJ Subject of sermon. The At
Effectiveness of Jesus Sunday school at
close of service.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH on Win
throp St:cct. Il. Z. Hope. PASTOR Morn
ing sermon on approving God" sunday
evening service at 40, with sermon on
"tnhclicf al the Grouad Of Condcmna-
ton
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH., North
ern Acknowledging at 100 \. NJ. in
charge Of George w. Holmes \ fun at
tchianc" of the church is requested. as
after the meeting there will he a church
meeting ana matters of Importance Will
lie ConSidrrcd
cnNGKEGATTONAI. CT RCII:-
Morning Worship at TO- 80 with sermon bv
II. pastor. Norman McKinnon Suhioct:
70 he Spiritually Minded" Sacrament
81 me Lords Supper at close Of services
SnnhaE school at noon; Young Peoples
Society of christian Endeav or at 90:
at 80.
LREEN STREET METHODIST EPIS-
'otAi. CHI RICH. Henry y. Dunrack.
n,lnls'Sr;-l" morning worship with ser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
THE WILLIAMS DISTRICT.
The List of Teachers for 1904, IncIud-
ing Three New Ones.

Three new teachers have been elected
in the Williams schools which will open
next Monday, Sept. Il, Principal Lewis
l"ing retained. of course:
harrington. Grade 10; Florence a. Young
Grade 8, Alice NJ. Wescott, Grade s. NJ
Carey Earrows. Grade Z; Bertha NJ Muir
ply. Grade 6; Alice G. Temple, Grade 5;
Edwina NJ. Banks. Grade 4; Mary 4
Creighton, Grade 3: Annie T.. Hank.
Grade :; Annie l.. Connick Grade l.
Middle street schools-Angic n. Hinck-
Icy, Grades | and ,; Augusta +. Libby,
Cradles 3 and I.
Clara Holmes will teach music and
drawing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

Augusta and Boston, three of them be
ing at Augusta ana the other three be-
Ing on the road. The work Of super
intending these distributions is under
the charge of Transfer Clerk Smith,
who has been stationed here to over
look the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
mats in a Name?

IN the name when it
EN- Hazel Salve. +. c. De
Nhlcago. discovered some
II" 10 moke Salve from
mat L. a specific for
NJ bleeding. itching and
IN eczema. cuts. burns,
SKIN diseases. DeWitt'S
ual: This has given rise
Prthiess counterfeits. ASK
E genuine. Sold by Bow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
wer for Good.

MTEre potent in their action
HK nect are DrWitt's Lit
II a. ". S. Philpnt. of Al
III 81 During a bilious attack
10 shaii as ii was it did me
4 -an calomel, blue mass or any
ST took and at the same
4. was pleasant Little Early
IGiniy an ideal pill" Sold
webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

MELVIN s. HOLWAY,
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

-, AiloreWs has arrived home
rom I-Nerett' Mass, where she has
been Passing the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
STATE HOUSE.
Some Of the Wild Lands
Advertised for Sale.
Bath Diphtheria Quarantine off,
Except Sunday Schools.
open Fires Now Popular in the Capt.
toll Fireplaces.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
The next meeting Of the Governor and
Council will be held, Tuesday, Sept.
10, at 4 p. M.

som" 81 the townships which have
b.. II ,dvcrtis.d fOr sale at IN" "fil'e 81
liz. state treasurer III Wednesday,
S,.rt II, on account Of the hpl-rdy-
lu.ut Of taxes, have been WITHDRAWN
as til. money due has been pad INTO
tn. treasury.
III AroOStopk county only l"uf l""h-
ships remain whore the taxes are yet
unIiid. ANA in Perkins Ilaht'ti"h lhf
amount Of land remaining [" D" SOFA Is
500 acres. Whirh IL owned ~ SETTLERS
The taxes uhirh IL pr Hi"us years
h.ly,. been I,rii "a local collectors, are
nov payable To- ia" st't. treasurer.
IN IaucncI. county tn. only township
remaining to H.. sold is 40. IL, middle:
.IiyiSjnu. ;tItd IA D.tod county tn" only
tovuship on which TIM taxes hay" not
i...u t.-i.i is til. Fry.buIe academy
grant. This acreage. is supposed to j."
owned by settlers. In P,nnbscot coun-
tv There ar" only TWO towns for SAL
un.. Icing 1859 acres III Rang" y, No. a.
ami tn. other. 80 acres in No. 3. Indian
purchase.
In I'isratnquis county, also tn" taxes
of ~" towns remain UNI aid. III Harn-
ana plantation the taxes remain unpaid
FROM 1919 to 1901. amoumtihg in all 20
$l>'2.I2. Tn" state rs:S' SSorS hay"
placed Il valuation of $50 per ncr" GA
w.. town. Tho tanadiaa Pacific rail
road runs through the northern part Of
Tho town, and Srbcc take lies in til"
southern part. Several New York ami
BOSTON parties. aS well as some from
Main", ar looking over tn" property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

Miss Helen Burbank has returned to
her home in this city, after enjoying
week at Pemaquid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
TOSSED FORTY FEET
 WAS PICKED UP ALIVE
Springfield Drummer Threw Himself in Front of Train Both Legs We're Broken-He Struggled Violent ly. When Picked Up and Said He Would Try to Kill Himself Again--Was We'll Dressed and Had Money.

Bridgeport, June 27.-Ezra l.. Mott, B years of age, of Springfield. Mass, "rfe"inted suicide to-day by throwing himself in front of the White Mountain express while 1t was crossing the new railroad viaduct. He was tossed forty feet into the air, both legs were broken and the lower portions of them terribly crushed. It took -four police men to hold the wounded man, who said that no matter where he was taken he would kill himself at the earliest possi- ble moment The man was we'll dressed and had gold watch and chain and a wallet containing $50 From pa pers found in his pocket it was thought he was a manager of trading stamp company fin Springfield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
GETTING READY FOR
 FOURTH OF JULY

The committee in charge of the pa triotic celebration to be held here will have a meeting tonight when definite action will be taken regarding the loea-l ton of site for the display. Mr Hampson said this afternoon that enough money had been raised 10 war- rant success and that the contract has been placed. With reference to the lo-i cation Mir Hampson said that tho com mittee had an expert here yesterday and he stated that what they wanted was some spot where the people could sit on the high hills and look down on{ it. There appears to be wide differ ence of opinion about this. most clIi-1 zens that have been heard on the mat ter believing that if the convenience of the largest number is to be taken into consideration the exhibition should be held on the highest point in the city. and then verybody would be in posi- tion to see it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
SHOCKED BY BOLT
 OF LIGHTNING

Milford, Mass, June 27.--Rev John IT. Phelan and Rev J. V. Hanrahan, curates of St Mary's Roman Catholic church here, were today in dazed condition. as the result of being SC verely shocked during the electrical storm of Saturday evening. The phy- sicians say, however, that both will recover in a few days. The clergy men were i'll a room of the parochial residence near the church during the storm A bolt lighting entered the house and, as It appeared later, struck the watch in Father Phelan's coat pocket the coat hanging over the back of the chair in which he was sitting. At the same time both priests received 8 shock which caused partial prostration. Later it was found that the works of the watch were melted The residence was not seriously damaged. The tower of the church was wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
RUSSIA WAR OFFICE
 ALIVE WITH EXCITEMENT
People St Petersburg Think Naval Battle Was Not the Japanese Victory Claimed The VladivOstOk Squad ron is Badly Needed NOw-COuld Turn the Tide of BattIe-Story of the Battle off Port Authur.

St Petersburg. June q 1:50 p. m.)- Not since the war began has such an air Of excitement pervaded the war office and admiralty. The news re- eeived during the next few days is ex- pected to largely determine the fate of the present campaign on land and sea. The spirits of the Russians have ap- preciably risen at the prospect that after all the sortie of the squadron of Rear Admiral Withoft, while 1t may have resulted in the loss of some of the Russian ships, has been successful. A dispatch from Che Foo to-day says that Chinese junk reports having seen two big Japanese warships and several torpedo boats damaged on Friday near Port Arthur. This strengthens the be- lief here that a great sea fight has Oc- cured and that the Japanese, who alone are able through wireless tel egraphy to be in constant communica- tion with their base, are withholding the news.
 If the Vladivostok squadron is at sea with the purpose of effecting a june ture, as is generally believed. with the Port Arthur squadron, it's appearance on the scene could easily turn the scale in favor of the Russians.
 Some usually well informed person. ages at the war office are bold enough to see in report this morning re- *ceived by the Bourse Gazette oe the nasty retirement of General Oku evi dences that the Japanese fleet has suf- fered reverse and that the com munication of this intelligence to Oku with the accompanying threat that his base at Pitsewo may be attacked com pelled his withdrawal.
 All direct news from the land side indicates an immense and decisive bat tie near Ta-Tche- -Kiao. According to the Associated Press advices last night General Kuropatkin is there, personally in command. The presence of the mil itary attaches and newspaper cor respondents is also significant Kuro- patkin's purpose seems to be to try to prevent a iuncture of General Oku's and General Kurolxi's armies The out posts are in touch all along the line.
 If Kuroki has met Kliropatkin's of fensive move southward against Oku by an advance on Hai-Cheng, as the ad- vices Of the Associated Press from Ia Tche-Kiao say. the Russian command eIsin-chief seems to be seriously en- dangered unless he retires or is strong enough to present two faces to the en- enly. Kurokr was only fourteen miles from the Russian army yesterday. ac1 cording to dispatch from the front and the three armies are 80 close to- gether that a decisive battle appears to be inevitable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
BILL FOR DISSOLUTION.
New Jersey Cooperation Exists in Vic
 olation of Law, 'tis Said.

Trenton, N. J. June 2T. Charles D. Henderson, jr, of Jersey City, and Jo- seph M. W. Newlin, of Philadelphia, counsel for George Rice of Marietto, Ohio, to-day filed in the court of chan cery bill for the dissolution of the Standard Odl Co, a New Jersey corpor- ation, charging that the company Is H. Legal and that it exists in violation of the antitrust laws of the United States and the decision in this state relating to monopolies. The bill charges that the Standard Oil Go in Ohio was declared illegal by the courts of that state. but that the company, instead of diseolving, in obedience to that decision has, by subterfuge, eyad- ed the Ohio decision and thaa the New Jersey corporation is merely holding company for the Ohio concern. The bill asks that not only the company be dissolved, but that Its assets be dis tributed among fits stockholders after paying off it's outstanding securities For the accomplishment of this pJlr- pose it is asked that receiver be ap- pointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
MISS HOLOHAN
 PASSES EXAMINATION

Miss Louise HOlohan has heen rofi-. ed that she has passed the entrance ex :. Gminattons of Trinity college in VVs s.l,-I stgton, D. C.. The secretary of tl,< .s<,i.. sege m writing to the superior of tha convent of Notre Dame in this city congratulated her on the scholarly work of her pupil and said that NssN HoIohan not only received a higher average than the passing mark, but ac- quilted herself with distinction Nat urally her teachers are quite pIeased by her success. Trinity college is the highest Catholic institution Of learning for women in the country. The four years course leads up to the degree 0f B. AZ Two weeks ago Cardinal Gill. bons, as head of the board Of frusteas. formally opened wing of the cgiiege and accepted collection Of paintings together worth $5OOOOO. the gift of Judge and Mrs McMahon of California. Miss Holohan will enter the college in the fall. She is the youngest daughter of MT and Mrs Patrick Holohan and graduate of the convent of Notre Dame
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
AFTER THE SMITHS.
Dragnet Spread for People Connected
 With Young Murder.

New York. June 27.--A dragnet has been spread for J. Morgan Smith and his wife and their capture is only q question of time, according to an American dispatch from Philadelphia. The smiths disappeared from New York during the investigation into the shooting of Bookmaker Frank T. Young, a few weeks ago, and as they are considered important witnesses detectives have searched constantly for them Mrs Smith is the sister of Nan Patterson, now under indictment in connection with the shooting.
 It is said the couple were traced to Washington and thence to Philadel- phia where they escaped through the back window of a boarding house to the roof of an adjoining building as the detectives entered the front door. They were located in another board ing house and again fled only few minutes ahead of their pursuers. Should they be arrested it is not known upon what charge the couple could be held as they are wanted only as witnesses in the Patterson case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
ROCHAnBEAU.
Waterbury Sympathizers Unveiled a Monument
 This Afternoon.

The monument to mark the camping ground of Roehambeau and his army at Middlebl1ry was unveiled this after noon at ? o'clock with appropriate cere- monies. Shortly after 1 o'clock about a dozen buses and several carriages started from Grand street, the vehicles being filled with members of the differ ent French societies and many others who turned out to assist ill commem- orating the event, including many c. A. K. men and members of Companies sG and A. The coaches were hand somely decorated with American, French and Irish flags and made quite an imposing sight. The unveiling of the monument was performed by three boys. William F. Tyler of Middlebury hoisting the American flag and Ed mund Bayer and Mark Tierney of Wa terbury displaying the French and Irish colors, the former the French and the latter the Irish. The committee be- lieved that the green flag belonged with the others because several hundred of the army of Rochambeau were of that nationality and had performed service as q part of the Irish brigade before coming to this country, so that the three colors which flew over the monu- ment kissed the breezes of Waterbury 123 years ago when Rochambeau and his men tramped through this section on their way to Yorktown. The e1er- cises consisted Of addresses by Chair man D. H. Tierhey of the committee of arrangements. Father Senesac of St Anns parish and an original poem by pr Davenport. At the conclusion the monument and the grounds on which it stand were turned over to the authori- ties of Middlebury. Owing to an un- fortunate mishap the charge de affairs Of France at Washington got stalled at New London and was enable to get here on time to be present at the cere- mony He waLs on his way here from Narragansett Pier, but his train was delayed and when 1t reached New Lon- don the train he was to reach here on had left.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
THE KING
 IS DEAD Finest Buffalo That Was in Captivity.
Black Beauty. the Dead Buffalo's Rival for Lead- ership, Now Rules The Fight Lasted for Twenty Minutes, and it Created Much Excitement.

New York, June 27.-The King, be- ledved to have been the finest buffalo i'll captivity, has met death in duel with Black Beauty, his rival for the leadership of the herd in New York Geological park. The fighting beasts presented a frightful spectacle and their bellowings could be heard a quar- ter of mile distant. The battle lasted twenty minutes.
 While The King, ruler of the herd, was lying on the grass enjoying a siesta, Black Beauty attacked him, embedding his sharp horns in the side.
 Ever. since the Whitney herd and the buffaloes that had previously been one of the principal attractions of the gardens were thrown together Ill one corral month ago, iE feeling had ex- isted between the two. Upon sev- eral occasions they met to settle the question of supremacy, and each time The King, who was much the larger and finer animal, was victorious. The last of these duels was on Memorial day, when The King administered a sound thrashing to Beauty and for the time put an end to the aspirations Of that animal for the leadership.
 The King was peacefully doz1ng, evidently fearing no act of treachery on the part of any enemy. Suddenly Black Beauty fell upon. his prostrate foe and with snort of rage sank his sharp horns in the side Of The King. Then followed fight for the mastery, the most ferociouS ever witnessed in the park. Staggering to his feet af- ter the first attack The King, with a below of fury, closed with his enemy and the fight was on.
 Swaying their huge heads from side to side, charging and wheeling, the huge animals gored each other re- peatedly. The rest of the herd with drew to view the conflict from safe distance. All over the range the ani- nfals struggled. Keepers armed with poles and pitchforks hurried to the scene. but were unable to interfere. The King fought nobly, but after twenty minutes his opponent backed away, rushed at him head down and inflicted a mortal wound through the lungs. The King sank to the ground and was unable to rise. He died In a few minutes and Black Beauty was leader of the herd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
THE NAVAL RE-
 VIEW ABANDONED

KieI, June 27.--The elaborate naval review which it was planned to holdA here. to-day and tomorrow have beeIis abandoned at the request of King Ed~' ward
 Emperor William and King Edward spent the morning visiting the Ger~B mania and the imperial ship-buildi1gs yards inspecting the battleship Bra1n- schweig and the mems recreation rooms. Subsequently, their maJesties were the guests of Admiral yon Koes~ Tor in command of the first activof sn7ladron. at luncheon on board the bat-H tleship Kaiser Wilhelm II. whence theyS witnessed a procession of boats.