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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
BEAUTY TEST FOR TEACHERS.
They Must Pass Rigid Examination
at Chicago.

Chicago. July IA physical beauty
test is the latest ordeal for Chicago
teachers. Applicants from all parts Oh
the country who are trying for posi-
lions in the public schools are con-
suming quantities Of breakfast FOODS
and toiling with exercises and visiting
or take off weight.
A rule of the board Of education tnat
applicants shall satisfy the medical ex-
aminers that they are of proper slZe'
height and weight" and the announce
ment that candidates will be graded ac-
cording to their physical development
has lead to the tissue building struggle.
OF the $50 women who are taking the
academic examinations at the west
Division High school more than hun
dred who are inclined to scraWniness
are seeking to obtain enbonpoint.
OF the candidates many are plump
and rosy young women fresh from
country schools, but the number also
includes those to whom nature has not
been kind. Their weight Is not pro-
portfonate to their height, and in form
they have little resemblance to classic
models. A new dictum from the child
study laboratory to the effect that the
best "speciments," as all candidates are
impartially called, are well proportion
ed physically was issued. today. and In
assigning positions loneliness Will be
considered as factor
According to the directors of the labor
atory mentality and physical beauty are
closely related. Experimental as much OF
the investigation of the child study de-
partment has been, the research has
Welded data from which the directors
have deducet Il new axiom Dr. ChaS. =.
Krauskopf, assistant director. who ls
recognized as an authority at the board
rooms, phrased 1t this way:
1.-The healthy person develops symmet-
REALLY. Beauty and brains go together
In the test specimens 1t Is found that a
fine mind generally goes with well pro-
pOrtiOned body
Having reduced the matter of physical
beauty and its value in the school room
from an abstract question to concrete
prOpOsition. the examiners Will sort out
the candidates for positions into three
classes according to physical PROJECTIONS
or inferiOrities.
class will he given the advantage over
those less fortunately endowed. In previ-
Gus years q dearth of applicants has fore
ed the authorities to override the classifi-
cation to q great extent ana to assign
positions regardless of markings on the
places however this year, 4 new rule Is
to he followed. and the preference Will
he eivn to teachers of the more orna-
mental type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

A Chinese servant employed ID
York family who lived next do@
famous woman pianist left su'']
after only n few days service
knowledge OF the English languass
limited, and the letter which ne u
hind him nothing the family oil ~
parture was written in Chinese
the aid Of an Interpreter the n
the communication was made ou..
do not mind your heathen pa
said the letter: II do not mi'u
barbarous customs OF dressIns
eating; but the lady next doo
sits on the musical instrument !
day is too much"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
Auction Sale
of Household Goods
at 90 River Ave, Gardiner,
Thursday, July IA.

Commencing at 100 P. NJ. and continu'
ing until the entire lot is sold The goods
consist In part Of u Golden Oak Leathei
seat dining chairs; colonial chairs ttnese
are the best chairs ever sold by auctioi,
in Gardiner); parlor suit; white ehame'
bed and spring; bedsteads: lounges; tA,
tension table; willow rockers; reclining
chairs; kitchen chairs; carptIng; ma
tresses, several feather beds; Art Royal
cooking range; nearly new WOOD paiioi
stove; oak hatracks; large plate sidSS
mirror; elegant one; small pate gIt,s
mirror; several other mirrors; marnl,
stands; lot of bedding. such as pillows,
quilts etc; dishes, cooking utensils ana
many articles not mentioned
This sale will take place on my lawn
under the shade trees. Be sure and at
tend this picnic sale. for every article VIII
be sold to the highest bidder without re-
serve. If stormy Thursday. sale VIII take
place the next fair day. For particulars
inquire of
NJ A. HARADEN. Auctioneer.
JulylOl2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
ASSAULT AND ROB AGED COUPLE.
Italians Force Them with Sti!ettos t
Disclose Hiding Place Of Money.

Port Jarvis. n. Y. July 1l.-Mr. and
living in an isolated house mt Roses Point
eight miles from here were brutality as
Sanlted in their home by two Italians
who demanded money and inflicted mum
crous wounds with Stilettos to enforce
compliance.
The couple first refused, hut finally, AT
ter three hours Of threats Of torture ano
mutilation. revealed the hiding place oi
the money, and the thieves went away
with Sll and n silver watch. Mrs Me
Gurk. though weak through loss of blood
summoned the nearest ncighbor. Officer
McMicklc. Of Port Jervis. who Investigate
cd the affair and is satisfied that the
thieves are two Italians who were en-
ploycd in construction work on the ON
tario and Western Railroad, and who
have been missing since Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
FAMOUS TREE ABOUT TO FALL
Effort Being Made to Save Giant of the
Mariposa Grove.

San Francisco July 1.-THE grizzly
giant of the Mariposa big tree growth is
doomed to death. Whether old age or dis
ease is claiming it is not known, but GER
tain II Is the sap of the immense trunk Is
ccasinE TO flow and the tree is beginning
to topple. NAT Elery, State Highway
Commissioner, says the tree is in such a
rapid decline it cannot live longer than n
few months. Already the tree is eighteen
feet out of plumb. and is gradually sink
tree from sudden fail from its Tower
Of Pisa position is the use of wire cables,
and arrangements for these have been
made. The tree is the best known in the
state II is 2ii feet tall and 100 feet in
circumference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
Old Mother SmiIeS-at-W Woe the old

Old Mother Smiles t-Woe. the old
est member of the Winnebago tribe.
is living with her people on n reser-
walton in Nebraska. She is 1O7 years
old, and is the only living Indian, SO
far as known, who was with the Origi-
nal Six Nations in New York state.
The Winncbagos had their origin in
the famous old Iroquois, and in their
unhappy peregrinations, ending at the
Nebraska reservation. Mother Smiles
atWoe has remained with them. She
has Stunned the vices which the young
er people have acquired, and to this
fact, and her good-natured humor, is
ascribed her longevity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
HALLOWELL.

The Junior Epworth League Will h"ld
lawn party and reception t" the cradle
roll of the Sunday school at the NJ. -.
church from to o'clock. "Wednesday
afternoon. Amusements will he provided
in the vestry and on the lawn. Mothers
are invited to bring their babies. Ii 1t
should be stormy in the morning it will
be the next fair day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
James Butler.

James Butler of Fall River. admitted
to the Home in 1890, died at the hospi-
tai, Sunday, aged "a years. Mr.. Butler
was born in Ireland in 1880. He enlist
ed at Fall River, Sept. %, 1862, in c. CO.
of the 3rd Mass. Vol. Militia, which he
served until June of the following year,
when he was discharged at Camp Joe
Hooker by reason of expiration of SER
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
Today's Concert Program.

The concert program, this afternoon, IS,
by request, as follows:
March-"The Charlatan.'' Sousa
OVERTURE asaniello Auhrr
SchOttische-''The Honeysuciile and the
Bee" Penn
Fanta sia-"Visions in Dream" Lumbyc
Waltz Caprice snonette,' BardSley
Medley-''FOliO," Damn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Great outdoor auction sale at NJ. A.
Haradens. 90 River avenue. Thursday.
100 F. NJ. This is the story of the al
in q nutshell" Lots of furniture and
other things not mentioned in ad will
he disposed of. Almost sure that very
low prices will prevail at this season of
the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

examined at the hospital. this morning,
Oliver l.. Gleason Of Fall River, late
A Co., 1st Mich. Engineers and Me-
chanics Volunteers, assigned to quar-
tiers in barrack NJ, and Joseph Wilbur
of Saco, late c Co, 9Th Me. Inf, and F
Co., I'd Me. Cav. quartered in Captain
Craibe's company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The savage tribes in the interior of
Brazil are exceedingly fond of roast
monkey. Humboldt estimated that
one small tribe of 200 Indians consumed
over 1900 monkeys during year. 1t
is said that until recently monkey
meat waAfor sale in the butcher shops
of Rio b&eiro. Mr.. Wallace. when in
the An&I6n region, had a monkey cut
up andyfried for breakfast. The flesh
somewhat resembled rabbit in flavor
and had no unpleasant or peculiar
taste. \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

MisTAnnie NJ. Merrill returned, Mon
day.. from Massachusetts, where she
has been teaching and will pass the
summer recess with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen Merrill at the Oak
ianls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Prof. Want Hoff offers, through the
medium of the Zeilschrift fur Physical
ische Chemie, a prize for the best and
most complete synopsis of the litera-
ture of catalytic phenomena. Com
petitors are required to send in their
papers before June 80, 1905, to the edi-
tors of the Zeilschrift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The Winthrop ball team and team
of local players met on the diamond
here, Saturday, the regulars winning
by n score Of to 4. Lee WoOdman
did the twirling for the regulars while
n new man, Illsley. was in the box fog
the Volunteers. Harris Woodman has
resigned his position as captain of the
bah team, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The livery men are having hard luck
with their teams, lately. On Thursday
one of Orcn SANKEY'S bicycle huGGics
was entirely smashed. the horS" be-
coming frightened 10y an electric car;
and Sunday one of Cummings two
seated turnorts met the same fate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The first game in the series that will
be played to decide the winner Of tie
billiard tournament will take rlac ,
this evening, in McDonald's parlors.
between two of the four teams that are
tied for first place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mime. Bernhardt. the Freiien y
dienne, employed young arms
sign some stage dresses for he', 4
was delighted with the WORK. 4
hearing his price. exciaiihe.' .ror,
more. You have only asked y.
pay. What / wish to pay i ~
talent" and she forthwith douD'
amount. $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Oscar NJ. French was in this city,
Monday. to attend the funeral of his
father, William N. French, which was
held, that afternoon. The interment
was made in the cemetery on North
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. w. w. Kelley and Mrs. s. c..
Decker returned, Monday, from Capt.
tol Island where they went, Saturday,
with a party. in Postmaster G. d. Lib
hy's launch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Danforth
son. Richard and daughter, Elinor, re-
turned on the Gardiner. Monday, from
a stay at the Danforth cottage at
Squirrel Island. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. Lord of Boston, and Mrs. F.. w.
Lord and daughter of San Juan, Porto
Rico, arrived, Monday, for Il visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. +. S. Smith, Vine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. George Qui,nby and son of
Meredith. y. H., returned home, Mon
day, after 4 visit with Rev. and Mrs.
Langdon Quimby in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr. and Mrs. Burnham returned
Monday, to their nome in Saugus
Mass, after n visit with Mr. and Mrs
C. II. Harden, Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The Arthur Loveioy Rebckah Lodge
will hold Il lawn party, with an ice
cream sale, at Mrs. J. A. Fosters, next
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The remains of George II. Bucklin
were sent. Monday, from the National
Home at Togus to Providence, r. l.,
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The barge Hammond Is at the gov
ernment wharf in Randolph, discharg-
ing a cargo of coal for the National
Home at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. Horace S. Peacock returned,
Monday evening. from visit with
relatives in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy r. Flynt left,
Monday. for their home in Holyolle.
Mass. after visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. T.. Barker in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. Graham has been in this city and
installed a. Hey and Dolphin letter
stamping machine in the Gardiner post
Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

A meeting of the X. B. S. Club will
be held. this evening. at the home of
Miss Clara Delaware, on Plaisted
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Rev. and Mrs. Oluf Tandberg left
Monday, to pass tine week at the MaXcy
cottage at Pleasant Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. J. w. Welch and family Of Au-
gusta are ut their cottage for the sum-
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

DIR. w. o. Cobb, who has been con-
fined to his home on Brunswick street
by illness, is now greatly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
EAST WINTHROP.

Miss Lena Foster is passing few
DAYS at her home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. BoOney Of Au-
burn, are the guests Of Mrs. Bonney's
sister, Mrs. Lizzie Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Il. B. Whitney and sons, William ard
Ben. left. Monday, ON a business trip
to Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The longest convention in our political
history was the Democratic national CON
vention, which met at Charleston. >. a.;
in 1850. At the end of ten days II ha -,
accomplished nothing and adjourned u
meet in Baltimore. Even when the NIL
jority of the delegates reconyened IN tne
last-named city they needed four Gays "
nominate Stephen A. Douglas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Capt. \. III. Purington of Bowdoin-
ham, and family are stopping at the
pishon cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

church will meet. "Wednesday after
noon, with Mrs. A. ]. Hooker, Maple
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. w. Neute, who went to Augusta
week ago to undergo an operation,
has returned home, the doctors think
ing it best not to operate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Dixie Albee. who has been visiting
Charles Landerkin on Lincoln street,
has returned to his home in Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Jordan returned.
Monday, to their home in Lincoln after
a visit with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Miss Marion Soule has gone to Ma
chias for n visit with Miss Julia Crock
err, formerly of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. Sarah Whitmore has gone to
Richmond, called by the death Of a
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Farrell Toomey. late H. Co.. 18th
Mass. on furlough, has been granted
his discharge from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. !. NJ. Levin and child
returned. Monday. from an outing at
Georgetown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

F. Curtis and Miss Katherine Hamii-
ton of Bath, visited friends in this city,
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. +. c. Rabbit of Fitchburg,
Mass, is visiting her mother Mrs
ANGELA Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Miss Alice Goodwin of Boston. Is
passing Il vacation with her parents
in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Judge A. NJ. Spear left, Monday. tc
attend the term Of law court at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

GARDINER.


c. Walter Rrown left, Monday night
for a visit in Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
NATIONAL HOME.

Vital Gagnon returned, Monday, from
a visit to Montreal, Can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

George A. Prescott has reported fol-
duty from an extended furlough to Ep-
ping, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
HOUTHGARDINER.

BryOn Newton of BowdOinham,
passed last week at the hotel visiting
his uncle. Charles Newton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Herrick of Wyncate,
Pa, and Andrew Scarlet of New YORK
are stopping at Cobbossee Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Merrill Seiders has returned to CAM
from a few weeks visit in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. George b. Morse and Miss Flora
Danforth left for Boston. Monday, for
Il visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. f.. r. Storer of Brockton, Mass.
is visiting at F. l.. Hewins.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Miss Grace Wells of Boston. is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. r. A. Whiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
WINTHROP.

Rev. Charles NJ. Wpodman preached
at the Friends church here, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Miss Nettie Flynt of Needham. is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Sylves-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Portland furloughs reporting for du.
ty, Monday. included George Z. Co.
burn and Cornelius Anthony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

New York City furloughs returning
Monday, number but one, John E. Bur.
ton of G Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. Frank ii. Woodbury. left, Mon
day, for a visit with relatives in Perry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

John Drummey returned. Monday
from furlOugh to Amherst. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-02
SMOOTH
ROBBERY.
Bank al Scottsboro, Ala, Relieved
OF Cash.

Scottsboro, Ala, Nov. 81. The Bank
of stevenson, Ala, was robbed yester-
day morning about II O'Clock of about
$500, winch was secured from the cash
drawer while Cashier Charles Aston
was out settling with another bank.
President W. H. Rogart. of the Bank,
was at his desk in the same room at
tho time. but being very deaf and
having his back to the entrance. did
NOT hear the thief. who no doubt knew
the SITUATION and was watching his
opportunity.
When Cashier Aston returned the
money was N Kissed and every effort
was made to appIehend the thief, but
as vet there is no clue.
This ia the second time within the
mast few months this bank has been
robbed, the first being in similar
way, except that no one was In the
building at the time, entrance being
Gained by forcing a rear door during
the absence of Cashier Aston on some
business out OF town. About 81, 500
was secured in the first robbery and
the guilty party OF parties were never
apprehended.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-02
JEALOUS WIFE
KILLS HERSELF
After First Firing ON And Crit
ically Wounding Her Sup
posed Rival.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 25.-Errsged
because her husband had deserted her
and was paving attentions to another
woman, Mrs. JACK heiser, wife OF
well known engineer on tlI. Louisville 4
Nashville Railroad, dang uad-
ed her supposed rival tonight and later
suicided.
Mrs. Keiser, accompanied by a negro
youth went to the residence Of Mrs. f.
Edwards, where Miss Nellie Edwards is
staying on a visit, and was supposed by
Mrs. Keiser to be the woman who bad
supplanted her. Mrs. Keiser and the
negro youth went to the door OF the Ed
wards residence, knocked and asKed for
Miss Edwards The latter came to the
door and four shots were fired at her.
She received several severe wounds and
10 in critical condition.
After the shooting and before they
could be intercepted, Mrs. Keiser and the
negro escaped. The latter has not been
seen since.
Mrs. Ke ser boarded trt ley car for
the city and euddenly drew revolver
and shot herself in the breast, dying in
stantly.