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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04
maine Gossip
The Common Herd.

...r,c common hcri''-God bless us every
X one, ;, ~
\ye rnInlnon folks who toll FROM sun to
sun:
We who our brothers hardship under
stand
Nor strive to hide the callous on each
hand:
W, who II, countless thousands thronG
the street.
Oft silent. though in sympathy W" greet;
Without our help what great thing has
been done.
The 90: anon hcrd'-God bless us every
one.
The common hcrd''-thdt iiinchcs not
from toll.
Througl. freezing winters, when the SUM-
nclS brOil.
That brav'lY trrads its round from day
to day
And clothes and feeds itself on mcagcr
pay:
That comes more near content tl;un they
WHO boast
4 daily income that would feed Il host:
That swcctlv sleeps when each days toll
Tie common hcrd''-God bless us. every
one!
S. w. Gillian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

A midshipman has deserted from the
Navy because. as he says. the associa-
tons were immoral. Instead of haul
ing down the flag he should have laid
siege to the st.onsholds OF sin.-Buffalo
Express.
Yes, and incidentally it might be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

The February that las Just been fin
iShcd WAS next to the coolest second
month in the year on record in the
history of the weather bureau at Pert =
land. February in 1904 WAS the cold
est when the mean temperature Was
but Ij.l; the mean for the month just
closed was 1874. The normal for ;'ch"u-
AIRY for 3" wears is -. Tho past Febrr-
AIRY had n deficiency of III and the de-
Gcicncv for the year is 81. The de-
hciencv for the first two months Of
last year vas 412 so that this year
really mas been better than last, though
way below the average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

Hersoms Point camp. Il summer camp
for girls. at Belgrade Lakes. will be a
new institution at that we'll known re-
sort. this summer. a former Belgrade
girl. Miss Hortonsc Hersom, now u
teacher in the Friends Select school,
WASHINGTON. d. G., will be in charge OF
the camp. She will be assisted by her
sister. Il graduate nurse of the Maine
General hospital. and by Miss Hughes,
the director of physical training at the
! Friends Select school. The camp sea-
son VIII be from July to August &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

Not only Maine'S Governor but four
of its eX-sovernors. Perham. Burleish.
Powers and Hill. are in attendance
upon the inauguration today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

well for those iT authority to ascertain
whether or not there is amy real OASIS
for his assertions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

Washington county hears that Gov
ernor Douglas Of MaSsac husette. has
purchased Princeton driving park. and
that he will erect lirg" factory there
on for the purpose Of munufart i;ting
shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

What great drawing card Tom
Lawson wound be for tn" Chautauuua
assemblies the comin; season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04
WARD 8.
Inauguration Day.

DIR. Oslcr holds the center of the
stage Just now as the champion inter-
national Joker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

The rural telephone has many uses
ana one of those WIS cXcmpified in
RAYMOND, this week. when the neigh
moEed to save "A house that WIS in
danger through the burning out of =
chimney. The prompt summons and
response saved the buildings which
would otherwise surely have been
destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

The allimpOrtant question at the
Pennington town meeting will be the
question of a new High school build
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

The strip which IS rampant in Bid;!c-
ford makes = speciality of church sing
ers ana nearly every choir in tie city
is seriously CriDpled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

Til" proposition to maintain Il liquor
agency will cause I'll" excitement Of the
day at i'airtield'S town meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04
KOdOl
Dyspepsia Cure

digests what you eat, takes the strain of
of the heart. and contributes nourlshment,
strength and health to every organ Of the
body. Cures Indigestion. Dyspepsia. Sour
Stomach. Inflammation of the mucous
membranes lining the Stomach and Diges-
tive Tract, Nervous Dyspepsia and Catarrh
of the Stomach.
After eating. my food would distress me by making
my heart palpitate and would become very weak.
Finally got bottle of Kodo and it gave me imme-
date relief. After using a few bottles am cured.
MRS. LORlNG NICHOLS. Penn Yam, N. Y.
Ihad stomach trouble and was in bad state as
had heart trouble with it. took Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure for about four months and it cured me.
D. KAU6LE, Nevada. O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

TIL" now Lisbon Villa opens for bust
ness. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04
Fling
Arthur
Flour

II you are not . user you
should be- The fact tina. va
have customers In Water
vile. Hallowell, Gardiner.
and other surrounding towns
Is evidence OF its superior
quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

7 give personal attention to all CORE
Spondance. and answer promptly all
letters sent to me at my office, Rooms
s. and IS Journal Building, Boston.
Massachusetts. c. F. King.
March ., 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-04

that whining cream resulted IN ex-
handing it rather than in shrinking IL
TO a smaller bulk. II must DC queer
cream they have in York county.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Kaiser to Punish Norway
BY Denying 1t a Visit
Especial Copyright Gable. }

BERLIN, June S.-A terrible punish
ment is to be meted out to the people
OF Norway by the Kaiser, who greatly
disapproves of their rebellion against his
friend King Oscar.
The Kaiser had d long discussion with
Crown Prince Gustavus, who represent
ed his father at the wedding of the
German crown prince and before they
parted the Kaiser said that the Nor
Wegian people did not deserve a visit
from hIrn this year and he will there
fore give up his usual summer trip to
the Land of the Midnight Sun.
: Instead of that he will take a cruise
IN the Baltic on board the HohenzoIlern
and will probably visit King ChristYan n
of Denmark during the latter part Of
the summer when King Edward, the
Gar and the Duke of Cumberland, are
expected to be at Fredenborg Castle
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Karr's Shortage Believed
Much More Than SAG, 600

Karr's shortage is now known to be at
least $i6 900, but the Smithsonian Of
hcials believe that a searching investi-
cation of the books will show a much
larger defalcati0n.
In the scheme of bookkeeping adopt
ed by Karr, apparently lies the secret
Of his success at continuing defalcat-
ton from the funds of the Smithsonian
Institution for so long a time without
discovery, He IL was who made the
final entries in the ledsers, and to him
also came the monthly statements from
the Treasury Department With these
two details at his absolute command 1t
is easily understood how he managed
TO cover the shortages.
Expert accountants are investigating
Karr's affairs at tie Institution, and
until the have concluded II will not be
definitely known just where the finances
Of Professor Langley, secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution, stand. Today
all that is known is that at the end Of
the last fiscal year. according TO Karr' S
confession, ne was about $4,000 short
The balance to Professor Langley's
credit at the Treasury shown by Dis
hursing Officer Karr's accounts was
sii.S2 Y. The actual Treasury balance
as disclosed by the figures at the Treas
uTy at the end OF June. 1904. was ST.
S22-22- This includes oniy the income and
appropriation account, and until the
audit is completed IT will not be known
beyond Narrs statement that he did
not touch the bequest fund. which in
cludcs the income from the original en-
dowment of $685., 900 of James Sinithson
how much the shortage really is.
That the defaulting dfsbursinE officer
laid his plans well and deeply was evi-
denced by disclosures at the Treasury
this morning, when Clerk Croulise who
has charge Of making up the statement
of Treasury balances of the different
Government departments said that Karr
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
CONTINUED from First Page.)

riage was procured and the four were
oriven to Police Headquarters. Karr
was escorted to the office of Captain
Eoardman. Chief of Detectives. where
he was closely questioned. He is al
legged t. have admitted his guilt and
said that his thieving covered a period
OF fifteen years. Karr also expressed
surprise at the fact that he was not
caught up with prior to yesterday. He
the Smithsonian officials had the drop
on him last January, and took leave
then so as to be out of the way when
me discovery was made.
On Thursday afternoon he saw Stran-
gers. who proved to be expert account
ants, going over his books, and imme-
diately knew that he had reached the
end of his rope. On Friday he applied
to Secretary Langley for indefinite leave
or absence. Karr looked haggarl and
pale. and he had every appearance of
a man badly In need OF a rest, and when
i'll. the latter. although knowing the
condition of the disbursing officers s
books, pretended that he believed the
story of protracted Ill health. ana said,
Yes Karr. You do look all run down,
and think you're entitled to the leave" ;"
Was Under Surveillance.
Karr. believing nc had pulled the wool
over his chiefs eyes, then went to his
home to be out of reach In case errors
were found on his books, and 1t would
be unable for the accountants to ques-
ton him. When the leave Of absence
was granted him, Captain Boardman.
who had been apprised of the conditions
existing in the disbursing officers room,
was asked to have several of his men
watch Karr and his home TO prevent
him. from making his get away. Since
last Friday he has been shadowed ana
tracked everywhere he went.
After Captain Boardman finished ques-
tioning the prisoner he was sent to the
First precinct station There he was
served with an extraordinarily good
meal and was placed in the northwest
witness room, which Is much different
from cell, inasmucn as II has a win
dow, calcimined walls. and an iron bed
with clean linen on It. Karr lost no
time in disrobing and was about to get
into bed when seen by Times reporter.
Asked If he had ~-vthing to say re-
garding the case he replied: mo. Not
now. It seems as though / was still In
a horrible dream. ! suppose my attor-
ney will counsel me when / zee him, but
for the present / must be silent"
Climbing into bed he pulled the covers
up over his head and was soon fast
Lieutenant Amiss to remain on either
side of the door of the witness room and
keep their eyes constantly on the pris-
oner to prevent him from doing himself
any bodily harm. Several friends called
at the station TO see him. but their re-
quests 10 speak with him were denied by
Desk Sergeant IIaDcOSiS
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
CHILD KILLED BY FEAR
OF SURGEONS KNIFE

8 CONNELLSvILLE. Pa, June s.
When three physicians came to his home
to perform an operation on his throat.
Samuel Might, fiye-year-old son of S. J.
Might, of near Scot.dale, was fright
sned Into spasms and died almost i'm
ncdiately.
He had been suffering from all abscess
Of the threat, which had caused him
great pain.
His parents decided upon an opera
tion.
The physiciana did everything possible
70 relieve the child, but without avail
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
BARON KANEKO HERE
TO SEE PRESIDENT

they have to do with the peace negotia-
tionS
1t is understood cabinet council to
which the elder statesmen are summon
ed, is to be held today, which may de-
velop some news.
Reports from headquarters in Man
churia tell of rather more than the
usual number of small fights. This may
mean that the long expected battle is
at hand.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Minister Grip Is Still
Without News of Change

Minister Grip. of Sweden AID Norway.
called at the White House today to say
eood-by to the President. Mr. Grip will
sail in a few days for Norway, to be
gone ali the summer
In response to Inquiries Mr. Grip stat
ed that he had had no information from
ms government regarding the separation
of Norway and Sweden
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
SUMMER RESORTS

The Washington Times advertising
representative 8, in Atlantic City is John
7. benson, general manager of the Ro-
so,, Advertising Company, Bartlett
oulloing, North Carolina and Atlantic
avenues All advertisements will be ao-
cepteo at the same rates as at the homo
once OF The Washington Times. Cata-
losues and Booklets upon application
pi.s piuslness Office Of the washington
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Three Russian Cruisers
Now Being Dismantled
Especial Copyright Cable.o

NOpecIdI Copyright CabIe-)
+ MANILA, June S.-The work Of dis
nantling the Russian cruisers Aurora.
Jemtchug and Oleg was begun today
under direction of Admiral Train.
AS soon as this is done the work of re-
pairing the havoc wrought by the jap
anese shells will be commenced
Admiral Enquist, his officers and men
Will be kept in Manila. Permission prob
ably will be granted the admiral and
sCme of his officers to return to Russia
under parole If they so desire.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Berlin Skeptical
Regarding Peace

BERLIN, June S.-The German for
eign office is very skeptical as to the
outcome of the present peace efforts
Officials express the belief that the op-
timistio views held in some quarters
that peace will be brought about are
premature.
The predominant opinion in diploma
tic circles comedies with this view. II
Is felt that it will require at least one
more crushing defeat Of Russia's land
forces before peace will be even with
In measurable distance.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
DEATH RECORD.

Been. Sarah A, 6 months, 2oi warrin st ne
Bowles. Evelyn B.. 2. l6z7 Marion St NV
Brown. William T.. S0 $50 IL st. sc.
Croute, Mainda E.. 5S, Sc Quincy ST ne
Geary. Margaret. ~. 119 d st. NV
Gibson. JOHN T.. g., Wash'n Asylum Hospital
Green Hazel, zS days. 1907 eth 81. Sc
Hill, Mary. an i41 d st. sw.
Hyson. Lucy A. GO. cog sth st. Sc.
Mayer, Martha e, 6 moz., st. Ann's Inf Asv
Morton. Laura. So. Kenilworrh D. c.
Madeline L., l month St Anu's
Infant Asylum.
syphax. CordeIia w. Cs, 1874 Riggs place
Washington. Catherine M. 81. 1871 nj ST my
Wicsiofr. LoRnie. IL. F'reedman's Hospital
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Continued from First Page.)

Assistant Secretary Of State Loomis.
Nhen ne left the White House he was
asked II the President had received from
Russia request for information as to
what peace terms Japan would demand
Mr.. Loonlis laughed and replied:
Absolute silence reigns as far as
am concerned"
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Diplomatic Exchanges
With Japan's ENJOYS

TOKYO, June S.-That important
communications are passing between the
foreign Office and the Japanese diplo-
matte representatives abroad may be
stated with assurance.
1t is impossible to learn anything of
their nature. 1t is, however, presumed
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Oyama Holds Back Blow
Pending Peace Negotiations

LONDON, June S.--News from the
front is of the usual nature.
The outposts of the two armies are
feeling out each other preliminary to
more Important movements.
The feeling Is growing that Oyama Is
holding back his final move until the
diplomatic situation clears up bit.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
N0RWEGIANS MAY NOW
FORM A REPUBLIC
(Continued from First Page. )

Sweden will take until the converting
of the extraordinary session of parlia-
Inent. which has been called. 1t can
be stated. that no son of King Oscar
Will accept the Norwegian throne
There is 10 likelihood of Sweden at
tempting to preserve the unfon bY force
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
MARRIED.

WALLER-RUFF-On Wednesday. June 7
1905. at the residence Of Mrs Thomas Francis
1922 Massachusetts avenue, by Rev Frank NJ
Bristol ELIZABETH OCTAVIA RUFF to
WILLIAM WALLER 7,
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
HOTEL AGNFW

" mole block ocean front G-eTs i.-N,
->.lr,l,.SS On tne Boardwalk AT Boston ays
~. dnoroqsniy rebuilt and refurnished thre,,ss.
-. - nol ana cold sea water hafhs- .niy-,-
mig p"o!5 orchestra Capacify eaa 49,.
80 -. LOCKER upon application. Auto--ohIIs
~ i.sses All trains. e 4. CHAMPION owner
uly2l -29t
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
DIED.

DWYER-On Wednesday. June l. 1906 at
5:2S y. m, at his late residence, 32S II street
southeast. THOMAS u. DWYER beloved
husband Of Martha, " Dwyer. IL
GBARY-On Monday. June 5. 1905, after a
short fitness. MARGARET l., beloved wife
OF Thomas Geary tnee Duffy IT
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
"TEE PINES"
EDUCATIONAL.
EALL-NoyEs scHooL.

EALL-NoYES SCHOOL,
SUMMER TERM Special rates. Coach
Ing In class or privately for graded and high
schools universities, etc Principal, eleven
wears teacher Latin and Mathematics Cen
traI High School. Washington Prospectus
at book stores or Of Principal,
FRANCES MANN HALL. 21 ST. NV
Telephone Main 3S77-K
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
VIRGINIA RESORTS.
RUsTIC MoUNFAIN cAMP.

Blue Ridge Summit, overlooking, famous
Shenandoah. Accommodations for parties aud
families. Booklet BLUEMONT. VA
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
TIE PENNHURST ocean End OF
SPENCER nALl

go yards from steel pier Best moderate
priced hotel N Atlantic City. S1o, Sl2, SIS
weekly All rooms have open view. Booklet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-10
PULLING DoBBIN UP HILL.

visited grandpa few years ago, and the morning
after arrived he took out to show fine black
horse he had bought. It very pretty horse and
longed ride behind him. Imagine my delight then,
when grandpa said If you and mother and father
want to go, will take you for drive Mount Flo
Welt certainly did want to CO. and when asked
she much pleased as was, for she had
always wanted to go upon Mount Flo But when I
asked papa he said he had been Mount Flo before and
he would rather stay in the hammock and read So mama,
grandpa and went.
On the steepest part of the mountain grandpa and
climbed out and had great fun pretending that
pulling the horse up HILL But pretty was ready
getznto the carriage again When reached the top
enjoyed the beautiful view and ate the lunch had
brought with u.s. which very good (onl there
quite enough for such hungry people were Then
started home. On the way down it seemed to be
hard for the horse to hold the carriage back it
for him pull it up, and suggested that weshoud get
and help him. but grandpa did not to think
I did. When reached home found good dinner
awaiting US, which we all enjoyed. This indeed
memorable ride for me- it the first and only time
Z T have been on the top of a mountain
Sixth Grade Marion Alexander,
GAINESVILLE, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-10
THE FOURTH IN CANADA.

(High School Credit.)
care you all inq'' asked the driver as he climbed
into his seat on thes bus.
Yes, all ready we answered.
We were starting for resort ten miles from
the nearest railway station. Life ten miles from rail
way station with Indians for neighbours at the
lakeside sounded rather scary me- but friends had
been there the year before managed to live thru all
right; took heart and settled back comfortably in
one corner to~vew the scenery it all
The day was just pleasantly it the Fourth of
July and was in Canada.
The first few miles not very interesting, but
drove farther into the country the drive became
more pleasant The coy little farmhouses with roses
climbing clear to their peaks, red barns and
groves of trees, and the small farms which
they considered large, indeed great contrast
my home the prairies of North Dakota The in
the fields looked if they almost playing They
looked positively ridiculous to me- moving tiny piece of
ground all fenced in with rail fence seemed to
take up ground that it fenced in we rode on
and until to bend in the road which brought
in full view of that calm expanse of water
Huron. AS turned my eyes from the lake what
that first caught my sight? Why-surely not-yes it
the stars and stripes, Canadian SOIL too pulled
off my hat and waved it, shouting Three cheers for the
red, white and blue!' It answered by the
consul to London Ontario who stood under the flag
I did not miss my Fourth of July after all.
y Ninth Grade. Hazel Edison,
LarimOre, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-10
OUTSIDE OF DREAMI.AND.
Honorable Mention.)

(Honorable Mention)
"Oh, it's so lonesome in the yard, Bob! Let's go
into the alley and if can find something to play
with, - said one day to brother Bob
No. Don't you know that mother said not to9''
said he.
9tshe won't care if we DON go far, said.
f'An right, then, on'' So off went to the
back alley.
ooh, isn't that nice horse there Bobbyq Let's
go and get into the buggy said We did, but in
little while became tired Of this, he jumped
and united the horse tsGet up get up said, and
little while out of the alley The horse started
off faster and could not hang to the lines tWhoa,
Nell! Whoa, Topsy! Whoa' said Bob, but in vain. In
little while going fast that everything
seemed to go around Then Bob yelled and came
and stopped the horse We scared and nervous
that he had to carry home. He about it
and fifteen minutes later two little boys in dream
land. Willie Brunsvold,
Eighth Grade Northwood, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-10
THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS.
(High School Credit.)

s.. (High School Credit)
Let's go to the pasture and take lunch along; the
spring running over said No sooner said than done
and we off, The spring at the top Of high
hill and the water running down in beautiful little
rl1 After playing in the water and getting shoes
muddy noticed the whole herd Of calves
in to get drink. ooh, Ruth'' said T. where shall
go9 This is the only shady place in the pasture
Just then she large barrel lying its side the
to get in and lunch in there tBut what
if it should roll downs'' 'Ron down! Who would roll
it down. wonder9'
sYou,''@I suggested, remembering barrel ride ex-
perenced at her expense Ono, of IT, and
>crawled in It very nice and cool, and in few
minutes spread lunch.
'What s that noiseg and Ruth looked out. tsThose
frisky calves playing At that minute barrel
began to roll Over and went bread and butter
cookies, cake and apples rolling One minute my
head bumped side, the next minute did not know
where I was. Shall stop?' I managed to
gasp cob, the mud pudde!,' called Ruth and ker
splash! were landed We managed to pick ourselves
up, and after wadng almost kneedeep thru mud we
got to the grass where rested until could walk
home again. The calves standing at the top the
hill with wide open mouths surprised what they had
done have wished for another such delightful (Y
ride. Edith Iindbero
Ninth Grade Cokato MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-10
TIE JOURNAL JUNIOR,

and then he put box againss the seat should be
safely hidden Papa hitched the horse to the
and seeing the box threw it out; but he did not me
for / had sacks
All went we'll and everything working smoothly,
but when had reached the farm and started home
again it began to rain. cold and wet and my
clothes began to freeze, and when could stand it
longer began to cry. Papa scared he jumped
about two feet When he found out under the seat
he laughed, but could not anything to laugh at
covered myself with sacks and cried still harder
The rain began to freeze when five miles from
home and the hailstones down 'ske loaf sugar
That was what thought it was, glad it
raining sugar. But it hurt when they hit and when
tasted found it cold ice and chis way
two happy (9) weeks in bed because Of cold
and that memorable ride. Harold Soelberg,
81 Sixth Grade, Granite Falls, MINI.