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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
The Bio Circus. Today.

The city will be given over to the
circus crowds, today. 1t is expected
that one of the greatest crowds ever
seen in the city will be here for this
circus, which has been advertised far
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Miss Pearl Reynolds Of Clinton. a
teacher in the public schools of Water
vile was calling on friends here. Fri
day. Miss Reynolds has Just returned
from a trip to the st. Louis Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

MS, Lewis \. I;urlcigh and son,
Louis, Of Augusta. are visiting Mrs.
hnrl"iE,h's parents. Mr. and Mrs. S. 5.
Flown in Center street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cherette, who
have been visiting for the past five
weeks in Montreal, Canada, returned
home, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Miss Annie Crozier of Skowhegan,
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth ONiell, left, yesterday, for
Kingston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Elmer L. Harris, is seriously ill with
blood poisoning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

The broad smile which MOtorman
Theodore stevens has been wearing is
occasioned by the arrival Of Il son on
Thursday. Mother and child are doing
nicely,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mr.. Frank Atkins Of Newport. who
has been visiting his son, Station Agent
j. +. Atkins. for 81 vcral weeks. has re-
turned to his home in Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Miss Jennie Kelley Of Fall River,
Mass, is visiting Misses Celia and
hazel l.arkin in Temple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Harold Swain has returned from CAL
ifOrnia and other Pacific coast states,
where he has been for several months
past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

At the Baptist church, Rev. SeIden
McCurdy. returned missionary from In
dii. will preach at the usual hour. 1O1J
A. NJ. The other services will be as
usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. Lizzie Young and daughters.
Misses Let1 and Hazel. are at their
old home in Liberty for a three weeks
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
E;33;]7(;I!] -[sl.E!

women oo'h hien and
:, APh- 70. Dox is curing Thousands in New r,,
tired y Un, are run down" feel listess and all
Nine-tenths OF Dyspepsia from Which, oDoH;
ease % ssysGe Is nothing tbs S1s
Dox is the only tonic that rerulataps h- 40, 40,
time. h NJ the same
=. Recommended and prescribed NV r,,.;,.
throughout the world. Sold by ali RIhi1 sadi,.s
APh Ro Dox used according to di,ect,on.
with fair, honest, test, ufectiohs'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Benjamin x. Barrett, late c. Co.. 9Th
Mass, reported for admission, Friday,
and is temporarily at post in the hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Chapel services, Sunday: Mass at
7.3O A. NJ. and sermon by FIR. Michigan;
morning prayer at 1915 A. NJ, and SER
mon by Chaplain Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Morris Provincher who has been Wis.
iting Oakland friends, returned, Fri
day, TO Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

The Misses Maud Lovejoy and Kath-
crime Parsons of North Chesterville,
passed the day. Thursday, at the home
of Rev. E. a. Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
RENY { MARSHALL,
143 Water ST., waterviIIe, Me.
luly2lcodtm


George \. Weed returned. Friday
nnon from 4 short business trip to
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Miss Lola Farnham left, Friday
night, for Camp Benson, to remain for
a several days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. T.. V. Jones has been called to
N"rth'1 St llarhor by TIL" illness OF her
Daughter. Mrs. l.. f. HILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs Jas. Sawyer. who has been so
critically i'll, remains about the same.
but with a slight change for the bet
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Misses Ethel, Edith and Irma Knowl-
ton went to Bangor. Friday, for a few
weeks visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

The Misses Leah and Nelson TAYLOR
returned, yesterday. from u visit with
reldtiV eS in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Stella King and Ida Mosher left, yes
terday, for Old Orchard, where they
have secured employment in one of the
hotels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Houghton of Port
land. are guests of her sister, Mrs. O
+. Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. ]. F. Holman Of Athens, was a
recent caller in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. NJ. e. Davis went to Oakland,
Friday. for a few days stay with her
sister, Mrs. Matte Bates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

S. j. Walton was in Augusta Friday,
to attend the meeting of the Governor
ami Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. H. \. Novel; of Marlboro.
Nas,'.. is visiting Mrs. NJ. j. Novel; on
Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Lawrence Livingston has returned to
this place from Biddcford and again
entered the employ of D. M. Marshall &
Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Albert H. Greenleaf. N Co. reported
for duty, Friday. from an extended fur
Tough to New Sharon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
THEP0NTlSJUSTHER|Ej

w aoq don't buy medicine If You ,,s mn, all,
VIII cnIs II xon because you need Something thai
o.Dox II you are suffering from P nn,nns Apll-
SaLhai troubles. Neurasthenia and ali nsI OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Richard Boyle. Z Co., has returned
from furlough to Melrose Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. Aria HoXie returned, yesterday,
to her home in Waterville, after u
weeks visit with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
SKOWHEGAN.

Fred Higgins went to Greenville on
business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. John Mcdonald, who has been
visiting relatives here, has returned to
Fort Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. A. NJ. Winchester of Allston
Mass, was in town, yesterday, on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mr.. Godfrey Haywood of New York,
has been visiting the family of Hiram
Fisher, on the island, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Ernest Blaisdell will leave, TODAY. TO,
Old Town, where he is to do some wir-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
PITTSFIELD.

clyde Martin is visiting friends in
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Llewcllyn Parks was at Camp BEN
son, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. NJ. L. Strickland was at Mara
nacook, Friday, the guest of Mrs. Shan
non.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
NATIONAL HOME.

Richard Webb, p Co., was an arrival,
Friday, from furlough to Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Edwin Bracket has returned to camp
from a 3-months' visit to York Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Friday, from a 30-days' furlough to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
OAKLAND.

y. L. Mccartney. assistant in the most
office. is out on a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

Mrs. II. G. Herring and two children,
arrived homo. Friday. from an outing
of several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

James Scott OF Lewiston, is a guest
at the home of Mrs. Mary Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. J. l.. Parkin went to Chcrrificld
Friday morning, for a little outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23

The families Of Chas. A. Lawry and
Silas T. Lawry, Mrs. Abbie Written,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
MID SUMMER
CLEARANCE SALE
RENY & MARSHALL'S.
J. E. OSBORNE, Secretary.

beginning July Il. to August 1st,
we will make Il surprising reduction
in all departments. Every article in
our store to he reduced besides the
special bargains that we will offer,
one third to "nc-haIf less than former
selling price. We will give 10 per cent.
discount on our entire stock. AS this
is y general mark down sale. we do not
mention prices. We simply ask you
ID investigate and We fc"l sure that it
VIII hc a money saving opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
The Racing Event Of the Season
Second Annual Meeting
Eastern Horse Breeders Association
Central Park, WaterviIle, Aug. 9-lO-li.
100000 Offered a! and sS sqsm,ums.

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; ascenso and in
ndmksion cents
attractive
do
be
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tracing only a
'@' JIM. JOHNSON, President.
e. OSBORNE Secretary.
uIy1 stguEu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
A Letter,

At meeting of the Republican citv
committee held, Thursday evening Tho
following letter was read and ,o.o1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
CURES TO STAY CURED

81 for a large bottle.
july19, t , til, s,2mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-23
J. M. JOHNSON, President.

iuIyl6SatS .toauGll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04
THE AMERICAN VOICE.

III spite Of Tie vast amount i; q perhI hap,
kindly meant criticism WHEN mas ps raN
sarag the Amercnn yqSs s eN I seE.anS y
find. ESPECIALLY III tho Middle West. an
agrsteabtlss voice ana ate ots is
urged that tho rattle Of tho, cars and the
noises Of al deserpt lens make y lmRrns.
ton. One has to force g nasal tone, We
are told, N order IA b. heard y the ,s ~;
which sweet voice gives to Its pos,sessoIr.;
one wonders at tho general neglect Of
measures me- to obtain i, Comp fade.
dentists ruin beautiful mouths. the eyes
lose their glow. the chin and the neck
crease aud bulge-hut the speaking, voice
shares with tie, pose the distinction o.
crack xxi solnawhat with advanced ags. but 9
thrilling speaking yoIce never Wholly ioses
that she VII learn yo 70 pitch aa
Nearly every one has It In her power, "
she only chooses TO attend TO u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04
"The Beauty Doctor"

Tho attraction for the l3ijou Theatre
this week is one which has been en-
dorscd by the most conseryat tive Il OF
papers It is musical comedy. 1.-The
Beauty Doctor and IL winning all sorts
I OF encomiums. sgSt n llet bal timore Sun has
this to say OF tile nroducion,8w Which is
to be secn at the Bijou for ono week,
beginning tomorrow night:
1.-THE Beauty Doctor.""Sa tuneful,. & clever
musical comedy With many elements Of
popularity. delighted q a5s large aud cnce
iastgnlght at the Aud ltorium.s The pro-
'duction, which Is by Fred, y, Wright Is
i full aof pretty girls ca tchy SONGS, ,gtood
dancing and plot enoughsto hang together
a whole lot Of com!cal and amusing sltu-
atoms, b l38 sis I.
an exceedingly clever and satirlcal man.
2ner, and the manifold opportunities
offered by the subject are ayaaled of
Miss Henrietta Lee, as Julia do la Creme,
is the 'bcauty DOCTOR and she ably
handles the part. while her gowns form
one Of the sensations Of tho play. In
the first act she wears ~ costume with
the colorlng OF an orchid In full bloom,
and tho idea Is carried out by the appll-
cation of padnted orchids over the robe.
"a One OF the features of the 4 Beauty
and !. singing excellence. The Imperial
-Four Isl tho name taken by the quartet
and they are part cularlY fectiyef In the
musical hit of Y tho piece, 1T heS Maid OF
$Aanzibar,,'' v hen they pear az four AN-
lps with ASA sui and Sshle d Z carryin the
la rlnony of the number given GlYen
with the full stpeng TIL 70 he en- semble.
and with tho dance Of the Zulus the
"Lttle Maid of Zanzibar u 9 great sue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04
WEST POINT. VA.
(spec,al to The Times. Dispatch

Especial to The Times, p!spatch;l
VEST POINT, VA, Dec. a,-M essrs'
rhomas and Hunter spencerS Of Bluefield,
W. va, and tho Medical College, Reh-
m,ond, respectively, visited their parents,
Captain and Mrs, Robert spencer, at CIT
Ex-sergcant Courtney, Of Company =,
secontl infantry, who was honorably dis IS
charged, after having 8 served three ye suI
his father, MI. w. s.gcourney., While IN
service he spent Fifteen months IN the
Philippine Islands, 7, ;,&j 4,
10 the organization Of q Young Mems
Christian Association. Is held ~, owens'a
ilaall every Sunday afternoon, The pres;
ence Of Messrs, Coalter and Reg ID
Walker is expected and greatly antacl-
mated for an early date. Ia
rho ladies of tho Missionary Society Of
tho Baptist Church hero have Just got
8ten Off "a b6x" TO a frontier missionary,
REV. Mr.. Allsick, Of ,sweetwater, Texas,
County Treasurer Street, Of Essex. with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04

cess and is one OF the songs the audience
Went away whistlIng. last night, Other
good ones Lobster ana the Mes-
,Wallings and Morrison; My ScarecroW
Coon" by Miss 1Iylands and the chorus.
and uWlere was Moses When the Light
Wentyout?n by Mr., Phllbrlck, M W
Miss Lee who takes the leading fem
mine part in the show, was seen as the
widow III the "Prlnco OF l'llsen,, ana nas
Charles Hoyt. 4, i,
d ). Some of the electrical fleets in the
show particularly In tho Dance OF A.!
Nations, and IN the opening chorus are
original and admirable 10 an extent that
aroused enthusiasm among tho audience;
nhe eh spd th Is pony ballet IS one Of
the features, 5s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04

Extra special--Hand-P Painted Vases. /
Fl inches high with brass foot and
handle. usual price $1.5U. anniversary
nr,oo AZ . ilgI} '5 i5s}i 81 f)8c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04

his wife aAd daughter, passed through
town en- route from Richmond this morn morn
ing. va,
Mrs, Klepsten. OF Richmond, Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Richard Pitcher.
Aessrs. Small and Arnold. OF YORK, Pa,'
The west Point Chapter, Daughters OF
the confederacy Will give q Christmas
bazaar and rulnnlage sale on 11ece9l9pep
Mrs Bowers and her daughter, Miss
Lucy Bowers, OF Dawn, Caroline. are Y!s-
itinr Mrs. w, 8. Eastwood,
Mr.. j. Brantley Bray, OF WakeMa, v
In town to-day.
Miss Clara Wilder, of Iryington, Is VS.
iting Miss LILLIAN Robertson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04
PRETTY MA1DENs WHO ACCOMPANY "a GIRL FROM DIXIE

ripping waters. It furnishes an envi-
ronment for "a companysof dnrkies who
gather and do d series OF dances. There
In q monologue by Billy Clark and a
musical "fete" by. Nick Glynn. The per-
8formance Is closed with while Old
Glory Waves a series of spectacles,
disclosing the varied career Of Americas
Z history, IA III n W. Fs &5i
This return engagement OF the Field
Mnstrels Is for the benefit OF the "Elks'
Rest" Mr., Field Is one OF the best
known and most enthusiastic Elks in the
country,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04

while high class enter,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04

AT the Academy.

From, DIxe."t
Saturday, matinee and rtght--Al. Fields
Ministries.
At the Bijou.
S,'rhe Beauty Doctor" al the week
with usual matnees.
Sam S. Shubert Will present the big
Madison Square Theatre successful mus-
ical comedy, IA. Girl From Dixie" by
Harry b. Smith, n,,tlior ,of Robin Hood
mt the Academy next Friday, natinee
and night This musical comedy has q
sane. rational plot.awi nn unusually bril-
4 liant musical setting.
4 u All the numbers arc consistently intro
2 diced, each III 5its turn being Of
.whstlcn BILE" nature. Tho characters
arc all those easily recognized and clear
dear itself to theatregoers Of tho South.
The company includes Gertrude nj illing-
ton y. J.. Don, Charles Is. Trnnch. Cllf-
ford Leigh. Thos. j. Keogh, Charles u.
Shelter. Arthur r.. Earnest, julia Brink,
Olgn May and Helen French l'lie scenic
production Is OF sufficient magnitude. and
z tile costumes beautiful and costly. There
B Is also a most stunning chorus OF show
girls.s Ono Of the most popular nufn-
hers in "a Girl From Dixie Is called
Mary, from Maryland" written by
George "A. Norton. and ''Tiic Lovers a.
B. c., 81
Fields Minstrels.
a tThc al G. Field Greater Minstrels will
& play return engagement In this city
Il at the Academy OF Music Saturday, nlati-s
neo and night. It IS always n pleasure
TO announce The coming pf this orgnni-
cation. for i t 1s the premier minstrel
show OF the South. ThcatregoerBs OF this
city have learned to rely upon the prom-$
Uses OF Mr.. Field and the people have.
come to realize that tho Field Minstrels
are Just a little better than the Field
< posters, and I the show in fact is Just
little greater than tho words that at
tempt TO portray the merits OF the pro-
duction. g5 "A
The al G.. Field Greater Minstrels have
s heen making tour OF the United States
for#twenty years. a few weeks ago at
Charleston. s. c., Mr.. Field celebrated
D the twentieth year Of the organization
3sof his show. It comes to amusement
seekers with three sta,nps-tine expert
ence and money. AS these elements enter
Into It. It Should afford genuine entertain
ment. Is a5S
Tho melody OF Its popular songs has
preceded It into this city. for the darkics.5
always musical at heart, q are whisting
the Field songs throughout tho South
i The refrain from Ills All ! Ask. 6 ood-
bye, Little Girl. Good bye. THE Little
Church Round the Corner, and Those
Songs My Mother Used to Sing may be
K I q H. estf fy l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-04
5QUADRUPLE SILVERPLATE
Ky WAEIE.
gTEAasETs.,.,
I Rogers make only III .esis a
BUTTER DISHES.

Ss Usual Price. AnnlverSary Prico.
sc. 90 53 s55 s,sf ~. 40
,S $4,OC III SS a. 40
$500 .0S
$3.50 s5 5 H1.4O
3 \! Every article In our Silver De-
pnrtment reduced in proportion
4 for This week .s54 l5 34.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-19
BLACKMAR IS CHEF
New g. A. R. Commander
Chosen at Boston.
DENVER TO HAVE NEXT CONVENTION
General w. BIackmhr of Massachu-
setts Elected by AccIamation-J.
II. King of Washington ChO-
sen Vice Commander,

BOSTON, Aug. 19.-General Wilmon
w. Blackmar of this city was elected
commander in chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic by reclamation
at the closing session of the national
encampment convention here, and Den
yer, Colo, was selected as the place
for the encampment of 1908.
The other national officers elected
were: Senior vice commander in chief,
John Il. King, Washington; junior vice
commander, George w. Patten, Chat
tanooga, Tenn surgeon general, DR..
Warren II. King, Indianapolis; clap
lain in chief, Rev. j. H. Bradford,
Washington. ,
Later General Blackmar made the
following appointments: Adiutant gen
eral, John Il. Gilman, Massachusetts;
quartermaster general Charles Bur
rows, New Jersey; assistant quarter
master general and custodian of the
records, j. Henry Holcomb, Pennsyl-
vania; assistant adjutant general, Il.
b. Stillings, Massachusetts.
The &. A. r. convention was ad.
journed sine die shortly after o'clock
in the afternoon. The principal bust
ness transacted was the passage of the
resolutions declaring that any modifi-
cation of the voting franchise should
be along lines of Intelligence and
fitness, and not along lines of race and
color and disappearing of the admis-
sion of Sons of Veterans to secret G. A.
X. meetings, and the laying on the
table of resolution regarding the pro-
posed fraternal convention Of the sur
vivors of the Union and Confederate
armies.
Mrs. Mary T. Hager of Chicago was
elected national president of the
Ladies OF the G. A. r. All the others
branch organizations were also in SEES
sion.
In the afternoon the Grand Army
delegates made a pilgrimage to Lex
ington and Concord i'm automobiles.
At night the Women's Relief Corps
held a camp fire at the Mechanics
building.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-19
WIN Buy Court Breeches Herself.

NEWPORT, II. l., Aug. 19.-Men
guests at Mrs. Herman Oelrichs bal
blanc tonight will wear white satin
knee breeches, with coats and silk
stockings to match. And that in spite
of a stormy rebellion that has almost
riven the Four Hundred. 1t is said
that Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish thus de-
claimed against what she called sor-
did meanness: IF reports are true and
the men refuse TO expend few dol.
lars in return for the magnificent func-
ton Mrs Oelrichs is giving and if they
are too poor to buy the breeches, why,
l viii buy them for their use"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-19

VICTORIA, b. c., Aug. 19.-Com-
mander Goodrich, commanding the Brit
ish squadron in Pacific waters, invited
the officers and men Of the American
cruisers New York and Marblehead.
now in Esquimalt harbor. aboard the
British cruiser Grafton, flagship of the
squadron, for an entertainment. The
occasion was one of the happiest ever
seen in this station, the British and
American tars fruternizing in the most
enthusiastic manner. The bands of the
New York and Grafton provided the
music, and the warships were all gayly
decorated and brilliantly Illuminated.
AT parting all the ships company sang
Aud Lang Syne' and the national an
thems of Great Britain and the United
States.