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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
PocANTlco STAKES.
Dolly Spanker Wins Race at Morris
Park,

New York. May 19.-Dolly Spanker
favorite at 3 to 5, won the Pocantico
stakes, one mile and sixteenth over
the Hill at Morris Park, TODAY. by
three-quarters Of d length from Robin
hood, who, in turn was a length in
front of The Southerner. The six RACES
were run in heavy fog through which
the horses could be seen only near thc
finish. Owing to the fog no time was
taken in the races over the eclipse
course. Summarizes:
First-Selling; last six and A half fur
longs of the withers mile: Hyaranaeao
81, (Notter), so TO l. won; Judge Den
ton, 90 (Shilling), S to 1, seconds Ella
Enyder, 101 (klenck), II to 8. third
Tine. LEO. g.
Second-Last four and a half fur
longs of eclipse course: Glorifier. lie.
(Gannon). IL to 5, won: Veto, 1O9.
(Burns), lQ to !. second; Rose of Da|h.
100, SHAW, to !, third. No time tax
Gil.
Third-Eclipse course; Unmasked, ZIG,
SHAW, IL to ), won; Oriskany.r 9S.
iTravers), Is to 7. second; Palm Bearer,
100, (Phillips, to 5, third. No time.
Fourth-The POcanticO stakes, mile
and Il sixteenth over the hill. Dolly
Spanker. 40. Redfern), to 5. won
Robin Hood, 113, (Martin, II to /, sec
ond; The Southerner. 116, (Burns), IL
to 5, third. Time, 147A.
Fifth--Sellmg, last seven furlongs of
the withers mile. April Shower, 113,
(Shaw), to 5, won; Baikal, 1O4, (R
Fisher. Is to l, second; Champlain, 81,
@. F.. Jones), is to 5. third. Time, 1.27ai
Sixth--Last seven furlongs of the
withers mile. Ascetic, 10 Redfern)
even, Won; st. Gallen, 40, Cochran,
I to /, second; Lady Prudence, 1O5,
(Martin), 4 TO l, third. Time, 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
A HANDSOME FLAG
Presented to Russell Post by the Wo.
mans Relief Corps.

Russell Post, G. A. r., Is the proud
possessor of a beautiful new silk flag,
presented. Wednesday evening, by the
ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps.
In spite of the inclemency Of the
weather a large number, consisting Of
members of Russell Post the w. r. c.
and invited friends gathered in G. A.
r. hall to witness the presentation.
Mrs. Helen Robinson. the PRESIDENT, was
in the chair and made a few remarks
fitting for the occasion. The presenta-
ton was made by Mrs. vesta withee,
who, in well-chosen words, spoke in
praise of the Stars and Stripes.
Commander ]. p. Thompson made the
speech of acceptance for the Post.
Comrade Stafford was then called upon.
He replied briefly, expressing hts sat
isfaction and pleasure at the work Of
the w. r.. c.. not only in skowhegan.
but over the country generally.
After an excellent musical and liter
airy rrogam had been enjoyed. REFRESH
ments. consisting OF Ice cream and
cake were served, and a social hour was
enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
RAILROADS STILL LAYING OFF
MEN.
But Business Shows Marked I'm.
provement-15,oo0 p. r. r. EN-
pIoyees Idle.

Philadelphia, May 19.-Notwith-
standing that the present month has
shown a marked improvement in bust
ness, the railroads of the country are
generally cutting down expenses oy
laying off men and putting into force
other economies. Since the middle Of
April the Pennsylvania Railroad alore
has laid off about fifteen thousand
hands, and this despite the fact that the
business Of the company for the first
week in May exceeded the business
done in the corresponding period of
last year.
The Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way is also making heavy reductions
IN its working force. However most
of the men that are being laid off by
that company are emergency men,
whose services were particularly need
ed during the extreme cold weather Of
the last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
UNRESTRICTED DELEGATES.
Profnibitionists in Pennsylvania Kill
Miles Boom.

Pittsburg. May 19.-During the pro-
hibitionists county convention, today.
National Chairman o. A. Stewart
kiiied theendorsement Of General Nell
son A"Miles for thePresidential candi-
date by announcing that the general
had never gwen definite answer con-
cernihg his candidacy, and that he had
requested the chairman to postpone the
tPfohibitiOn national convention until
after the Democratic national conven-
ton. This left the inference. he said,
that if Miles was nominated by the
Democrats the Prohibition endorse
ment would be acceptable.
Chairman Stewart suggested Chas. e
Littlefield of Maine. but the. conven-
ton decided to send delegates to the
state convention uninstructed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
THREE NEW BISHOPS
Elected by the Msthodists After Five
Ballots at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 19.-Three adj
ditional bishops were electd, today, at
the Methodist general conference. DR..
". j.. Mcdowell of New York and DIR.
Henry Spellmeyer of Newark. N. j.,
on the second ballot which was an
nounced at the morning session, and
DR. J. w. BashfOrd, of Delaware. Ohio,
chosen OH the fourth ballot late, this
afternoon.
The third ballot resulted in no cleo
ton.
DR.. ]. F. Berry, Of Chicago, was
chosen on the fourth ballot.
The fifth ballot was taken just before
adjournment, and IS a result of it is
reasonably certain that DIR. William
Burt is elected as the fifth bishop. and
perhaps DIR. T. Il. Medley sixth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
WILL RAISE $780, 600.
Vote CT African Methodist Episcopal
Churches at Chicago.

Chicago. May 19.-The sum Of $780,
900 is to be raised by the African
Methodist Episcopal churches through
out the country to assist aged preach
ers and religious institutions, build
churches, establish and strengthen
home and foreign missions and to
pay better salaries to bishops and
general officers of the church. This
has been decided in the church con-
ference at Quinn chapel. A resolu-
ton was adopted empowering Bishop
Barnet to write the history of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
FINDS THREE coRPsEs.
Members of Family Stricken While
Keeping Vigil Over Dead Child.

Derby, Conn, May 19.-When Merritt
Marcy. undertaken responded to a call
To- the home of John Whipple of East
glastonbury to prepare for burial a 3
year old child, dead Of spotted fever, he
required his attention.
Upon his arrival at the Whipple home
the undertaken found the doors and win!
lows locked. In response to repeated
knocking a feminine voice, which he
recognized as that of Mrs. Whipple. called,
to him in weak tones to break into the
mouse. The undertaken summoned neigh
bors and the door was forced
In one room Mrs Whipple and a baby
lay dead, while stretched upon the floor.
Whipple was in an unconscious condition.
spotted fever victim. Mrs. Whipple evil
IDENTIFY had called to the undertaken with
her dying breath, as not over ten minutes
elapsed before an entrance was effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
LATONIA'S DERBY.
Winner at Cincinnati Over a Slow
Track.

Cincinnati, May 19.-F'resh from vic
tory at Louisville. Flwool won the
Latonia Derby at Il mile and half
over I. slow track and III Il drizZling
rain, today, from field of four in
242A. lie nipped Ed Tierney Il nose on
the pest after n desperate drive
through the stretch. Lonsdale, which
had made all the early pace, was beat
Ell fifteen lengths by Ed Tierney for
the place. Salavite, the only other
starter was fourth at the way. The
value to the winner was $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Party nominations for Vice President
I Ina tbe Democratic national Convention of
1874 Silas Wright of New York, was nomi-
mated for Vice President on the first bal
lot. receiving 26 of the 266 votes. He de-
PENNSYLVANIA, was nominated ON the tick
ct with James X. Polk. The Democratic
ticket was successful in the election. The
nomir alton for second place on n nation
al ticket by third parties has been sew
eral times declined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
REORGANIZATION
OF Columbus and Hooking Coal and
Iron Co.

'"l1:rbus. My 1a.-There has te IN
reprganis:.;tio of the Columbus and
Hooking Coal aud Iron Co. at its an
uual meeting. control to the so-ca!led
l.athrop faction. which purchased the
Stack Of President Scigler. President
Mccall and others.
The directors elected Arthur W.
Browfee. Robert Forsythe Little.
james Il. Blake of New York, Il. Z.
Nnn. A. l.. Thurman. Henry Gumble.
Nathan Gunb!e ana &. NJ. Worries Of
Columbus The directors elected A. w.
ErnWlec. president. l.. c. Lattrop. vice
President and A. Thurman secretary
and treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
PURE FOODS
Congressional Committee Concludes
Work at New York.

Nav York. May 19.-After sessions
covering one week with the special
committee appointed by Congress to fix
standards for pure foods has complet-
ed the work here. At the final sitting,
five products were discussed. grape and
fruit juices. evaporated fruits. teas,
champaigns and olive oils. In the
course of the committees session here
chemists representing many of the
most prominent institutions of the
country offered suggestions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
HELD FOR RANSOM.
Continued from page ~
United States Consul Gummere dated
Tangier today, saying:

Tangier, today, saying:
Mr.. Perdiscaris, a prominent Ameri-
can citizen. long 4 resident of Tangier
and rich and well known, and his stepson,
Mr.. Marley, a British subject, were car
ried off,. last night from their country
house, three miles from Tangier, by a
large band of native brigands headed by
Raisuly. the bandit who carried off Mr..
Harris. last year. The Perdicaris house
was broken into about o'clock. last
evening, while the family We're in the
drawing room and the two men were car
ried away. Mr.. Gummere and the British
minister are acting with energy in the
matter. They have sent special carrier
to the court to inform the Suitan's deputy
TO comply with all requests they make in
this matter and to insist that the erms
demanded by Raisuly shall be granted in
order to obtain the release Of the cap
tives.''
Orders were sent to Rear Admiral Chad
wick today which he will receive when
his command. the South Atlantic squad
ron. reaches Teneriffe, Canary islands. di-
recting him as soon as he arrives there
to coal one of his ships and send it to
Tangier He has the Brooklyn ard At
lanta and two gunboats. either one of the
former being available for the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
AT SAN DOMINGO.
Severe Fighting Reported, Government
Troops Being Defeated.

Turks Island, Bahamas, May 10
Mail advices from San Domingo an
nounce severe fighting at Navarelo. on
May IA. The government troops We're
defeated. losing "a men killed and CT
wounded. Express trains carrying the
wounded, arrived at Puerto Plate and
Santiago de los Caballeros. May Is.
A convoy conveying 10000 cartridges
from Puerto Plata to President Morales
forces. fell into the hands of the DOM
inican insurgents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

An ordinary echo Is curious thing; but.
man at a watering. place In the Pyrenees,
one echo on the Franco-Spar1ish frontier
is so far from ordinary that it must have
started in America. As soon as you have
spoken" said the Frenchman, who had
secured an audience of wide-eyed tour
lists. ssyeu hear distinctly the voice leap
from rock to rock S, from !, preeipiee to pree.
fronfiar II assumes the Snanish tonp1ie,
But YES. i have heard it often"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
DESTROYS STRUCTURE.
Terrific Explosion in Varnish Plant at
Newark.

Newark. y. j., May IA terrific
explosion in a frame building at the
plant of the ArmitaSe Narnish co. on
Dawson street, out on the meadows.
destroyed the structure. Thursday, and
shattered windows for blocks around.
The only person known to have been
injured was Florence Wrigley, Is years
Old. an employe of the company. She
was in the yard and was struck by
flying debris, being badly hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
GAVE HIM WATER CURE.
Syracuse University Students Thus
Punish Son Of Professor. 30

I Syracuse, May ia dozen univers-
ity students on their way from classes
caught. number of boys trampling
flower beds near University Hill, and,
singing out one Of the offenders, gave
him the water cure. ,e
The lad singled out by the students
was a son of Professor J. r. Scott, of
the geological department. Professor
Scott threatens vengeance II he can
learn who the students were.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
THE TRIUMPH BEACHED.
Meets With Trouble on Passage from
Halifax.

Halifax, N. s., May 319.-Word was re-
ceived here, tonight, that the schooner
Triumph of Chester. While on passage
from Halifax to Port Midway, with n
cargo of salt in barrels. struck on Long
Cove reef. west of Port Midway light.
The crew kept the vessel afioat and
made for Vogles cove where she was
beached. The vessel registered 40 tons.
There was no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
Dead Fisherman on Own Hook.

Terre Haute, Ind. May 19.-William
Knott fell from a boat while setting
trout line in Wabash, and was drowned.
After an unavailing search for hours
the trout line was pulled in, bringing
the body caught on hook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
NO AGREEMENT.
Miners and Operators in Ohio Split on
Unionism.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 19-The opera
tors and miners of the East Ohio coal
district have finally without coming to
an agreement, the split being on the
question of trade unionism, involving
the engineers. machinists and firemen
of the mines. The demand that they
be recognized was refused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
WOMAN SUSPECTED
Of Having Murdered Sailor Found in
Boston Hafbor.

Boston, May IA woman is suspected
Of having murdered Peter r. Mathison,
the Danish sailor, whose body, was found
in the harbor, Sunday morning. The sea-
mans skull had been fractured and-hIs
clothing rified Of $500 and a gold watch.
The police are investigating on the belief
that the sailor was murdered by an un-
known woman with whom he Wns seen
previously to his DEATH. The medical ex-
am.Her's report showed; that Mathison
died as the result Of homicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
a sic REDUCTION.
Eleven Thousand Pennsylvania EN-.
ployes to Be Laid or. "

Philadelphia. May 19.--About II LOCO men
VIII be laid off by the Pennsylvania Rail-
1852 basis. Continued shrinkaee in bg1si-
ness and no expectation of early improve
ment are the reasons for the big redt,c-
unavoidable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
VICE PRESIDENTS NEEDS.
Postponement of Convention of Nation
al Liberty Party.

Mexico City, Mex, May 19.-The con-
vention of the National Liberal party,
which was to have met here, Friday,
has beer postponed until June 6. owing
to the feeling among prominent lead
ers that more time is needed to con-
slider the qualifications of the various
candidates for the vice presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
"YelIow Jack" at Vera Cruz.

Mexico City, Mex, May 19.-Vera
Cruz reports one case of yellow fever
Foreign residents urge that more zeal
be put into the wor, of sanitary i'm
provement and purifying dangerous
placeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
PRISON FOR LIFE.
Fred Lesarge Stole Three Dollars and
Two Hats.

Mason, Mich, May 19.-Louis Oliver,
who, in company with Fred Lesarge,
stole SO and two hats from a butcher
shop, has been given a life sentence in
Marquette prison by Judge West. 1t
was his third offense for burglary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Are factors Of the sxreatstk taUcsss.
No person can do fun 5usfscs % him
self without them.
In no season OF the - s1fs thsy
more easily exhausted t1s1n IN the
spring. ~
we need not IN ~ ths yuAsoa for
this htfe. atN lSAee to sllks ese 10
one. ana mat 1S0eS lSad2Sg1 uzxeg
strength and 1at aI< ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

In the British navy the engineers have
curious way of killing sharks. They
seal mp n dynamite cartridge in an empty
can and put the can inside a lump of
pork. The pork is thrown overheard on
n wire which has been connected with an
electric battery. When the shark takes
the bait the engineer presses n button
which eyplodes the cartridge and kills
the fish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

The Democratic national convention of
NO. was in session for six days and forty
OF candidate for President. Franklin
flerce did not receive q vote until the
1ortieth ballot, when twenty-nine were
sasI Ior MN. On the forty-ninth ballot
ne was unanimously nominated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Asa Hodgdon and Frank Hussey were
arraigned in the municipal court, yes
terday morning, on a charge Of intoxi-
cation and disorder. Fines OF IS each,
with costs amounting to about $11,
were imposed. with an option of 30
days in Jail. Both parties paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Thibeau return
ed to their home in Clinton, Thursday,
after spending few days in town
the guests of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

The Boston One Price Clothing Co.
will close their store here in the near
future. In the meantime the stock will
he sold at 65 cents on the dollar. The
sale will begin, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Carrabassett Lodge. No. 81. l. o. o. F.,
will attend the district meeting at Madi-
son. tonight. The trip win be made by
special cars over the Somerset Traction
Cos line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

f. A. Moore is in Danvers Mass, on
business which win require him to re-
main for several months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

The playing of golf on Sundays is
practised to such an extent that in GER
TAIN parish in England. it is said the
nour of service has been changed to suit
the convenience of players.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Shortly before the explosion on the
Missouri Christian Endeavor society
had been formed among the sailors,
with Captain Cowles' approval and
support
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

George w. Cover and Frank p.
Penner returned, Wednesday. from an
outing at Moxie Pond. They report a
fine trip and an excellent catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Clyde H. Smith, who has been in
town the past few days, returned to
Hartland, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Miss Edith Cabot returned to Provf-
dence. r. l.. Thursday, after passing
a few weeks in town at the home of
her mother. t-3}
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mrs. John Berry of Bath, and Mrs
A. c. Day of Cambridge, Mass. have
been called here by the death of their
sister, Miss Mary Game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Thos. G. Lord has announced that he
will be a candidate at the Republican
caucus, tomorrow afternoon, for the nom
ination for representative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Bingham OF Canaan,
were in town. recently, visiting their
granddaughter Miss Halle Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
An Advance in SUGAR.

Nov York, May ALI grades Of
refined sugar We're advanced I've cents
Il hundred pounds, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mrs. Converse L. Webb is the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. w. ]. Fletcher, at
Gloversville, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. G. Estes returned,
Wednesday night, from Brockton. Mass,
where they visited their daughter, Mrs.
w. r. Buchanan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

w. A. Hoxie of Hinckley. was in
town a few hours, yesterday, on busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mrs. Hattie webb o. Asparn. y visit
ing relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

A. G. Blunt and Edwin G1edhm have
returned from a fishing trip to Moose
head lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mrs. J. H. Wood is IN Sidney. called
there by the illness Of a relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mrs. j. N. Farnsworth of ParkersburR,
va. Is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Josie
Packard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

| Mrs. Alden Cooley Of Augusta, IL the
guest of her sister. Mrs w. c. Savage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Ralph Gledhifl has returned from a bus
mess trip to Boston. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. L. Morrow OF Beth
iehem. N. H., are In town visiting
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Fred Dow Is confined to the house will
a severe attack of tonsilitis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Miss Alice Conant OF Lewiston, y tie
guest Of relatives In town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs George Tantish are visit
ing friends and relatives In Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-20
SKOWHEG

Mrs Belle Morrill, has position - clerk
at Ordway's.