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Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
ANOTHER ARTIC
FAILURE FOLLOWS
ZeieIer Relief Expedition Did
Not Succeed in
Finding
THOSE WHOM THEY SOUGHT

Baltimore, Md, Aug. THE Balti-
more News today received the fol-
lowing cablegram from DR.. Oliver L.
Passing, of the Zeigler relief expedl-
tion:
Shannon Island via Edinburg,
Aug. NO news of the Zeigler ex-
peditiOn at Shannon island since
July 21. There is much ice in the
North Atlantic. VIII reach New York
by the 20th. PASSING"
DR.. Passing is the scientist of the
relief expedition which sailed from
Sanderfjord, Norway on May II, on
the Magdalena, for Shannon island,
which lies on the east coast of Green
land, with the hope that some mem
Der of the Zeigler expedition which
had sailed for the Arctic regions from
Norway in July, 1903, under the com
mand Of Anthony Fiala, of Brooklyn,
y. Y, might be found there. 1t is un-
derstoOd that the Magdalena, having
failed in its purpose, will now return
TO Norway.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
GERMANY'S VIEWS OF THE
PEACE CONVENTION

Berlin, Aug. THE doubts exist
ing in London and other capitals over
the prospects OF peace are many, but
are in a mild form. The prevailing
opinion is that, although neither Rus
sia nor Japan is anywhere near eX-
haustiOn in its resources, yet peace is
so necessary to both that each will
be reluctant 10 withdraw negotiations,
once they are begun, without attaining
peace.
1t is believed in official quarters tnat
each side will find the other adopt
ing a stiff attitude in the beginning
and then coming close to the break
ing point, but that ultimately common
ground will be reached
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
HIS VISIT HAD
POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Oyster Bay, Aug. 7.-Secretary Shaw
came to oyster Bay today to see the
president about a matter personal to
himself and the president. His visit,
he said, was of no political signif-
canoe or importance. Secretary Shaw
said that the federal government hav-
ing assumed control OF the yellow fe-
yer situation at New Orleans, all ef-
forts would now be made to stamp
out the epidemic.
The secretary will go to Roanoke,
Va, tomorrow, to deliver a speech at
the opening of the Republican state
convention.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

everything has been placed in readi-
ness for the opening of the conference
sessions. Messengers, telegraph oper-
ators and clerical help, all carefully
selected, are on hand and ready to
begin work A force of marines has
been detailed for special police duty
and to act as escort to the plenipoten-
tiaries in their journeys between Ho-
tel Wentworth and the Navy yard,
a distance of about five miles. Every
precaution is being taken by the Navy
yard officials to insure the strictest
secrecy in regard to everything per-
tanning to the negotiations.
Yachts Sail from Newport.
Newport, r. l., Aug. 1.-THE Yachts
Dolphin and Mayflower, with conveys,
bearing Russian and Japanese COM
missioners for Portsmouth, sailed
from this harbor at a. m, with the
exception of Mr.. Witte, who left for
Boston by special train last night. The
members of the Russian and Japanese
parties were on board their respective
vessels. The fog which made a neces-
sary stop at this port, was burned
away by the sun this morning and
conditions were ideal for continuing
the voyage.
The Russians visited Harvard and
accepted an invitation on behalf of
the university to take luncheon with
the Colonial club.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

A report from Washington credits
the president with considering Con
gressman James Wolcott Wadsworth,
No. 81 GeneseO street, New York, for
successor to Secretary OF Agriculture
James Wilson, should the latter re-
tire.
Congressman Wadsworth Is chair
man OF the committee on agriculture
He is a millionaire who is an enthusi-
asst on farming. He owns one of the
most highly cultivated estates in New
York. A few years ago his son mar
ried daughter of the late Secretary
OF State John Hay.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
JAPANESE RESCUE
MAR00NED BRITISH

Toxic, Aug. IA vessel of the
Japanese navy has rescued fourteen
survivors of the prize crew from the
British steamer, Oldhamia, who were
imprisoned on UIopp island. The
vessel was captured by the Russians,
but subsequently ran aground on this
island, where it was set ON fire and
abandoned. Fourteen marines and
two officers were left on the island.
The officers secured a sail boat and
started for Kamchatka Their fate
is unknown.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
LAS VEGAS DEFEATED
SANTA FE YESTERDAY

Santa Fe, Aug. THE Ancient City
lost to the Las Vegas Blues yesterday
through errors by score of IL to 10.
Batteries-Las Vegas, Atkins and
Brown; Santa Fe-Naranjo and Miller.
The excursion from Las Vegas
brought about 300 people and was a
great success. A pleasant feature of
the ball game was that there was no
Wrangling
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
right ROYAL RECEPTION
GIVEN TO SECRETARY TAFT
Miss Roosevelt Received Also Her Share OF the
EiOnOrS Offered the Visitors in
Manila

Manila, Aug. This evening Ma
jor General Corbin gave dinner to
the gentlemen of the Taft party. Rear
Admiral Enquist of the Russian navy
was present. General COrbin toast
ed President Roosevelt and Secretary
Taft toasted the Russian emperor.
Read Admiral Enquist, who was
much affected, made profound salu-
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
Eastern Tennis Tourney.

Boston, Mass, Aug. IA large at
tendance and auspicious conditions
marked the opening today of the If
teenth annual LOngwood tennis tour
nament. During the week, the cham
iOnship OF the east for doubles and
the annual tournament for singles,
will be decided. A handicap event.
open only TO players who actually
take part in the scratch singles, will
be held in place Of the usual consola-
tiOn singles.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
ANOTHER FATALITY OWING
TO STREET GRADE ROADS

the train struck the car, admits that
the gates were not lowered. He Is
held upon the charge of manslaughter.
Investigation shows that the trolley
wheel left the wire just as the car
reached the Pennsylvania tracks, and
before It could be replaced the train
collided with the car, loaded with
whose young daughter was killed,
while his wife and two other children
were badly injured, is reported to be
insane as a result Of the accident.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. Reports
from the hospitals TO which the vic
tins OF last nights grade crossing ac-
cident were taken, showed that only
one death had occurred, but intimat-
ed that six of the injured would prob
ably die.
At least a score Of other passengers
on the street car received more or
less wounds.
V. F. Lillis, gateman, employed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad company at
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
COMING BY HUNDREDS
FROM THE FAR EAST.
ceIebrates Its seml-centennIaI

Grand Junction, Colo, Aug. l.
Trains Sunday and today brought
hundreds OF homeseekers from the
east. When the doors Of the registra-
tion office opened there were hum
dreds of people in line. The registra-
ton for the day win probably be over
| ZOO
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
RUSSIANS ARE MINING
MOUTH OF AMUR RIVER

Toxic, Aug. lit is reported that
the Russians are fortifying the mouth
of the Amur. A mixed division has
been dispatched from Habalovsk to
Nicalaitfso as to reinforce the garri-
sons in that vicinity. 1t is understood
that the channels approaching the
river have been mined.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
YELLOW FEVER
IN NEW ORLEANS
The Government Takes
Charge Of the Situation
With WsOr.
NO CASES OUT OF LOUllANA
Expenses Expected to be
About $4,000 Per Day
During Fever Months.
EIGHT HUNDRED CLEANING CITY

New Orleans. Aug. 7.--Yellow fever
report at noon, August Z:
New cases. New Orleans, a total
cases, 537.
Deaths, three; total deaths, 10S.
DR.. J. II. White, of federal forces,
took charge of the fever situation in
New Orleans shortly before noon to-
day, on final instructions from Wash
ington. No new cases have been re-
ported outside of Louisiana for several
days.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
LIGHTNING KILLS TWO
NEAR CITY OF Ell PAS0

El Paso, Texas, Aug, Last night
lightning killed Jesus Garcia and
Pedro Velasque, and seriously in
jured Alexandra Mora, a few miles
south of this city.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
INDIANA CAPITALISTS
BUY ROSEDALE MINES

have been large. The new company
will take charge about October 18th
and il is said that it will erect more
extensive works on the property and
commence development on a large
scale. These mines are among the old
est in the territory and are said to be
very rich.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
LITTLE CHANGE IN
TELEGRAPHERS' STRIKE

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. There was
little change in the situation today of
the telegraphers strike. The officials
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
Virginia chautauqua.

Wytneville, Va, Aug. THE first
assembly of the Virginia Chautauqua
opened here today with good attend
ance. The three weeks program pro-
yides for addresses by Governor Mon
tague and other men of note
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

Special to The Citizen.
San Marcial, Aug. Nv. II. Martin
& Co., who have been operating the
Rosedale gold mines for a number of
years, have sold the property to a
company made up Of Terre Haute, In
diana, capitalists. The purchase price
while not made public, is known to
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

tation.
Commissioner Forbes entertained
Miss Alice Roosevelt at dinner. About
5000 people attended the reception
given by Governor Wright at the Nal
acan palace. Secretary Taft and Miss
Roosevelt shook hands with all The
Spanish population say the reception
surpassed any in the previous history
of Manila.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

Northern railways claim that the
strike is broken, but the telegraphers
still maintain that the blockade is
complete. Perishable freight Is be-
ing handled In small quantities.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers.

Amagamated Sheet Metal Workers.
Washington, d. c., Aug. THE
Amalgamated Sheet Metal workers,
one Of the strongest labor organiza-
tions in America, assembled in spe-
cial convention here today for a ses-
sion of one week One of the most
important questions to be considered
by the convention is the death bene-
fit.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
VleMlna Hlstorlc Polnts.

Boston, Aug. IN. Witte spent the
day visiting points of historic interest
in and about Washington. He will
take the evening train for Portsmouth.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
LAUNCH AND ROW BOAT
COLLIDE FATALLY


Portland, Ore, Aug. loving to
want of presence of mind by the occu-
pants of the launch which collided
with a rowboat, two of three occu-
pants OF the rowboat were drowned
within dozen feet of the launch.
They were Fred Steffenson, aged 20
and his sister Madeline, 16.
Celebrates Its Semi-centennial.
London, Ont, Aug. 7.-The BOOM
ing of guns and the ringing of bells
at daybreak this morning ushered in
London's semi-centennial celebration,
for which preparations have been go
ing forward for months past. The
city, which is the third in size in the
Dominion, has arranged to suspend
business for the entire week and de-
vote itself TO the celebration of its
fifty years of prosperity.
The London "Old Boys" have re-
turned from various cities throughout
Canada and from Chicago, Cleveland,
Detroit and other points across the
border, 10 join in the festivities. The
city is in gala attire and during the
week there will be no end of enter
tainment.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07

mia. The government has planned for
the ultimate extension of the canals
OF the Yuma project twenty miles or
more from the Laguna dam ten miles
above Yuma, to the Imperial valley.
When this is done, the most arid por-
tion of North America, not excepting
Death Valley, will be under irrigation
and highly productive.
The largest and most comprehensive
irrigation project which the govern
ment has under consideration is the
reclamation of 100000 acres of land
in the Sacramento valley of Califor.
MIA. Water will be conserved by
means of seven huge reservoirs and
distributed over the valley, which is
25O miles long, and from twenty to
eighty miles in breadth. Here the
problems of irrigation, reclamation.
navigation and drainage are all
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-07
New York Metal

New York, Aug. "copper" and lead
quiet, steady; unchanged.
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Sunday Services.

st. Matthews church. Rev. w. f. Liv-
inpston. rector-third Sunday after
Easter: Morning service at 1920 O'Clock
Sunday school at 11.45 o'clock; evening
prayer at o'clock
old South Congregational church:
Preaching by the pastor at 1890 A.
M. and =. NJ. At the evening SER
vice Miss NJ r.. Coughlin will sing
These Are They That Came" selected
from THE Holy City" and the popular
hynn "Thlt Will Be Glory" The choir
and chorus Will also sing.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. w
canham. pastor: 1920, morning wOr-
ship with sermon by the pastor;
theme: "Our Greatest Need" young
poOpl. of the church are especially in
>ited; II NJ, Sunday school; 3 r. NJ,
meeting of the Junior EpwOrth League
in the vestry. At the same hour the
Sunday school at Granite Hill will meet
m the schoolhouse. G.15, devotional
service of the s;enio" EpwCrth League;
topic: How Have We HulGed During
This League Year" :, the 1Gth ami
versary EXERCISES Of the EpWortil
League.
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Arbcr Day Program,

Arbor day was observed in the city
schools with appropriate exercises. yes
terday. AZ the High sci COL an elm was
planted, at about l1.3O. ana IN appro-
PIRATE address WAS given by Rev. w. ID.
Plummer.
The following progra m was carrie!
cut at the Vaughan primary school
Miss Clara f.. Latin. teacher:
Song-"Welcome Arbor Day"
"Arbor Day Richard Rich
My Treasure Box"
Il class tsiX boys and six girls,
Recitation. Marguerite Ferguson
"Ih" New Leaves. Carl Weeks
The World Is Il Garden"
Blanche Spencer
What the Trees Said
z class thine boys and girls
Ihe Pussy Willow, Eliot Wright
Wild Niolets. Marion Spencer
Mother Nature. RcItOn Johnson
What the Flowers Say" Robert Ueatb
w hat DO We Plant, Herbert Johnson
The Sly !httl" Girl. E,tnicc Johnson
Ihc Little Tree, Alden Stafford
ButtercupS. Raymond Baker
Sweet Hlossoms,
dorothy Tcnncy. Rcrnice Ware. Gather
inc Rollins Mae Clark
Ihtir Secret. Lawrence Emerson
DAISY. Albert Skillns
Recitation, Catherine Arot,
Son;.-"The Sprngtime."
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The Governor Dingley Establishes New
Record.

The Governor Dingley established
new record between Boston and Port
land, Wednesday night, When il made
the trip in the remarkably quick time Of
6 hours and y MINUTES. The Calvin
Austin, sister ship. has heretofore
held the proud title of queen of the
seas for this course. but Captain Dem
nison of the Dingley may be pardoned
in the pride he takes in the new rec
ord established by his vessel for it was
made without trying fer il and was
simply an ordinary run for the boat
The average time for the Dingley dur
ing the month of April was hours and
40 minutes. The weather conditions
We're most favorable Wednesday night
however. and the record time is the
result. What makes it the more won
derful is the fact that the Dinghy mas
but three boilers while the Austin has
four
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40 YEARS OLD,
Good Tenplar Organization Of Port.
land Celebrates Anniversary.

Mystic Lodge, No. 2, /. o. G. T.. of
Portland, one of the Oldest and most
prominent Good Templar lodges in the
State of Maine and one which has ac-
conplished much good during its ex-
istence. celebrated its 40th anniversary
Thursday, exactly 40 years since II
was instituted in Portland. May II,
1865. During its long life it has had
over 1.S00 members, including Neal
Dow and many other prominent men
of Portland. At the present time the
lodge has a membership of 1872 in good
standing. In connection with the
lodge is also fiourishing juvenile
temple.
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Epworth League Anniversary.

The 18th Anniversary Of the organi-
zation Of the Epworth League will be
observed at the Methodist church, to
morrow. Appropriate sermon by the
nastor I'm the morning. The anniveTsa :
nv exercises in the evening at will
no in charge Of the president. A. w.
uosken. F.. ID. Bates will sing a solo.
y. p. McQuarrie will render Gentle
Holy Saviour" by Gounod. Mrs. +. u.
, Goodwin, pianist. The ofiicers-eIect
will be installed by the pastor, closing
with n brief conservation service.
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me meeting of tie teachers OF inc
Urinary schools If the city WAS no." III
the vestry of the Universalist cn"-c' :
yesterday afternoon, and beside me
teachers there WAS present a number
Of mcthers and guardians of children
attending the Primary grades TOT AZ
announced by the teachers. the affair
was to be Mothers meeting. Inc
teachers acted as the hostesses' am
after an informal talk with their aues.s
'hey served refreshments consisting VI
ices and other dainties. and the affair
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BASEBALL IN GARDINER
Interest in National Sport Unabated-
General News Of the Game.

The second baseball team Of the Cen
trail street Grammar school easily de-
feated the Highland avenue second
tcaIn, 20 to 10. yesterday afternoon. on
the Highland avcnue grounds The posi-
tionS and players follow: Central Street
q. s; Wheeler, e: Mccormack. p.; Cur
ny, ID: Kearns. IS; Burns 2b; Minister.
3b; Blanchard. If: ri. Kinds. CT; L..
Kinds, IF. Highland avenue 6. s.: q.
Talbot. c; Hartman. p; f.. Talbot, ID;
O'Brien, IS: Kelley, %; ellison, I'D:
I3rann. If: Hickey. IF: Mcdonald, RI.
In Randolph yesterday afternoon. the
intermediate baseball team crossed bats
with the Highland Avenue G. ;. first
team of this city and after playing hV''
innings the game was called, the score
being to in favor OF the Randolph
players.
The steamer Lizzie NJ. Snow has beei'
chartered by the Gardiner High Scho"i
Athletic Association and will leave from
its dock in this city, at o'clock, TINS
morning for Wiscassat. where the Car
elmer team will play the Wiscasset
High, this afternoon. The GARDENERS
will put up a strong battery, with Har-
riman pitching and are confident OF re-
turning with the scalpS of their Oppo-
nents in their belts.
The Gardiner local team, with capt.
n. Harrington as pitcher and WIN Il
good strong lineup will go to Pett'h-
gius Corner Augusta, this afternoon
and play the regular team of that place
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LIBRARY DEDICATED.
Formal Transfer of the Carnegie Ii
brary to the City.

The Waterville public library a
building made possible by the Aunifi-
cence of Andrew Carnegie, was dedi-
Gated. this afternoon, in the presence
of nearly 300 people. The exercises
were of a simple but impressive ma
ture, and We're held in the small open
nclosure leading to the steps of the
library building. The opening number
IN the program was selection by
Halls orchestra. after which the build
ing was formally delivered from the
hands of the contractors, represented
by A. +. Purinton, to Mayor Horace
Purinton, on behalf of the city.
The remarks of Mayor Purinton were
characteristic Of the man, the speech of
acceptance being short and to the point,
in which he outlined the work for
which the library was erected and add
ing words Of commentator to the man,
Andrew Carnegie. by whose generosity
The erection of this public building was
made 4 possibility.
l3radlee. pastor of the Pleasant street
Baptist church. following which the
bronze statue erected in the main hall
Of the library was unveiled by Mrs.
F.. L. Marsh. The statue will furnish
1ne of the picturesque ornaments OF
the library building and is Inscribed as
follows:
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This building
is the gift of
Andrew Carnegie
to the city of
WaterVille
A. ID. 1905.

F.. T. Wyman. superintendent of the
public schools of Waterville. delivered
The principal address of the day, speak
ing at length of the library's part in
the life of the citizens of the town, its
usefulness in school work. its donor.
Andrew Carnegie. and giving a gener-
al review Of the trials and tribulationS
If the committee in procuring this ben
-fit to future generations.
At the close of Mr.. Wyman's address
the school children planted tin ee ivy
plants in the grounds adjacent to the
building. which in time will improve
the picturesque appearance of the
grounds.
At the completion of the exercises
the library was thrown open for in
epection. and until o'clock in the
evening" crowds If Waterville citizens
passed through the building on 4 round
If inspection.
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kiest, 8: Chapman, O.

In clean game OF baseball. the
klest's Business College defeated the
Chapman Clue in W!nslow by a score
Of to 0. But six innings We're played
on account of the lack of day light, as
the game WIS not called until n late
h ur. George Perry Of North Vass lib )ro.
for kiest's. struck out ten men. But
very few errors We're made by either
side.
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Sheriff Smith is hard after the liquor
sellers and all suspicious packages
Thursday night. he seized four boxes
consigned to Skowhegan parties con-
tanning one gallon Of whiskey. 2
quarts pure rye gin, one quart old
port Wine, one gallon of alcohol. two
quart, rye whiskey, one quart Muscatel
VINE. four quarts whisl1cy. four quart
bottles whiskey, four quart bottles old
brandy. The liquor was libelled.
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ShaH fishing on the <enrebec is now
IN f"il swing and every light several
shad boats have been out, all meeting
with fine success. Early yesterday
morning, John Abbott @nd Everett
Bran1 came in with 10 ;arge shad, ana
several other Gardiner and Randolph
fishermen have made big catches TINS
week. The shad are bringing good
prices.
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The EpWorih League social. Thurs
Cay evening, WAS "A very delightful oc
NaSion. the program. consisting o:
iecitatioins and vocal and instrumental
music. was of Il high order ana great
y enjoyed by the goodly number pres
emit The treasury was rcplenShed
with = snug little sum. Refreshments
We're served.
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A portable mill is in operation on tn.
lumber lot Of the currier Farm Co
They plan to saw 10000 feet of hard
lumber. all dimensions. They have n
order for 25.0O0 oak plankS for the
Maine Central.
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SKOWHEGAN.

Lewis Goodin Of .Tackman was
brought here. Friday. by Deputy Sheriff
Charles S. Adams. IN a warrant alleg-
ing a single sale Of Intoxicating liquor.
He Will be tried before Judge Bachelor
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At the meeting of the Current
Events Club. Wednesday, with Miss
Anie +. Page. the following ladies were
chosen as the official board for the en-
suing year: President, Miss Emma O.
French; vice president. Miss Annie +.
Page; treasurer Mrs. w. f.. Mlrston;
secretary, Mrs. r. +. Beane.
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Hon. s. S. Brown returned, Friday
from a. short visit with friends in Bos-
ton. Mrs. Brown did not accompany
him on his return, but will come few
days later.
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City Marshal Fish. G. w. Paul and
l.. w. Payson made Il fine catch of fish
at the lake. Thursday. There were two
trout 3-pounders each, ana a hand
some string Of very large bass.