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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03

to Il Il II rr>rx,,- all over I'd
 thrown the game. One man was bound to come in. and maybe two. And, any how. I was knocked out, and Frank Collins would have to go in to pitch, and Kingston would kill him. O-o-o-h! I wish I could have died.''
 What happened?" I cried as Kenny paused with his hands before his eyes.
 'The man on third got home," he an swered. "but the other fellow was caught between third and the plate and run down. Clint Stoddard got the ball in time.''
 "So you won--you didn't throw the game:"
 "Yes. l did" he said. with bitter de cision. ''It was only luck that saved us. If WorthinGtop's rap had missed my nose it would have gone clean to Canada and the game with it. And the crowd cheered me! Oh, I'll dream of that, you bet. It.li be my regular night. mare from now on"
 And that's why you wouldn't speak to Stoddard on the way over here?'
 Speak! How could tell this story to hAg'
 A light broke upon my mind.
 "You don't mean to tell me that the young lady in question is Miss Stod- dard?"
 "Who else would it be?" he groaned and buried his face in his hands.
 Bathing In GoldfeId, New.
 "All trouble and inconvenience grow ing out of the scarcity of water in the new mining camps of Nevada are rap idly disappearing remarked Oscar J. Smith, lawyer and capitalist of Reno. says the San Francisco Chronicle. They have quite as much water in Goldfield now as will satisfy the re- qulrements of the camp. I was down at Goldfeld recently, and, noticing sign on a building which proclaimed the fact that baths were to be had there, I went In and announced that would like to get bath. The fellow in charge handed me ticket and took my money. Well, see here,' said I; I don't want a bath ticket; want q bath.' oh. you'll get bath all right said the bathhouse manager. Let me see your ticket. No. S13. There are about SIP people ahead of you. Come around In about three or four weeks"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03

which are certainly different material ly from those carried by other dealers.
 They give satisfaction because the prices we show keeps others guessing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03
Only One.

The Bachelor-Say what you please, but I don't believe there was ever a man that could size woman up.
 The Benedict-My brother can.
 The Bachelor-Ha. How do you know!
 The Benedict-Because he is ladies' tailor.-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03
Looking to the Future.

Many man is compelled to starve his family almost to death in order to keep up the premiums on his own life insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03
Slippery Consciences.

Billiard players put chalk on the cue to keep it from slipping. Some men need chalk on their consciences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03
Sure It Is

At the theater a witty, pretty dame Said: T think 1t is nasty. horrid shame,
 Which I wish that I could stop
 When the curtain takes a drop, My husband has to go-and do the same" Cleveland Leader 4''.. ''''''.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03
A Good Example.

Nearly every sort of villainy is asso- ciated with gravity and grimness. Look at the humorist, for example.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03

~ H, say. you by the dawn's early light What proudly we hailed at the wilghts last geamng? bright
 Ger the rampars watched gallanty the rockets red glare. the bombs bursting in air. proof through the night that flag still there
 
 the and the home of the brave? On dimy through the mis of the deep,
 Where the foes naughty host in dread silence reposes that which the breeze the towering steep. fuy blows conceals. discoses? < it catches the geam of the mornings first beam Tn glory reflected shines in the stream 4 spangled oh, long Sr the and of of the brave! And whe S who v9untngly havoc of and the battles confusion A home nd a country they d leave more? washed their footsteps pollution. No could the hirelng and slave
 From of flight the gloom of the And spanged banner in triumph doth of the free and the home of the brave! when freemen shall stand their homes and the wars desolatlon: and the heav rescued land hath made preserved a nation Then conquer must, when cause is just, And "In God is trlst;' And spangled banner in triumph shall Der the land of the of the brave!
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26

Announcement has been received
mere OF the marriage of Miss Mary La
vlnla Billings, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph A. Billings, formerly fo
Dover, and Edward Beniamen Kreh-
bel, on the evening of April IA. 31s
North 5th Street, Olean, New York.
A detective played the part of
tramp and secured a permit to lodge
IN Dover Jail Monday night and Sc.
cured evidence which it is believed
will convict three hoboes of robbing a
freight car of $500 worth of shoes re-
Gently. The three men are still held
by Sheriff Baker while the case is be-
ing worked up.
Wednesday afternoon the Milford
Cornet Band, composed of colored men
OF Milford, left for Lancaster. Pa.
where it joined Sig. Sautelle and
Welsh Bros. Shows which have been
combined, and will make the tour with
them for 1905. The members of this
organization have more than the usual
musical ability. and have played with
shows for several seasons.
Rev. James 7. VanBurkalow, who
recently resigned as a member of the
faculty of the Conference Academy to
enter the ministry, aud joined the
New York East Conference, has been
assigned a charge at Chelsea and New
Hamburg, N. Y, a short distance
from the former home of his wife,
who is the daughter of Rev. J. E. Ram
sey of Cold Spring. N. Y.
1t was discovered Thursday that the
bill passed by the recent Legislature,
appropriating an annual sum of $25OO
to the State Board of Agriculture for
encouraging immigration, had failed
to be enrolled. Several attorneys de.
cided that it had regularly passed, and
was as much law, if approved by the
Governor, as though it had been pro
perly enrolled.
Bishop Cyrus D. Foss, of Philadel
phia, will preach the baccalaureatt
sermon to the graduates of the Will.
mington Conference Academy on Sun
day, June 4th. He is one of the mos
prominent bishops of the Methods
Church, and his presence on Com
mencement Sunday at the big Metho
dist School will add much interest t.
the occasion. Commencement day a
the Academy will be on Friday, Jun
9.
The Slay property of acres, locate
in Camden has been sold to S. J
Howes, of New York City, considers
tion SO, 500. The Noll farm of Is acre
: located at Rising Sun, to G. NJ. Frost
of New York City, price $4.25O. Th
Hamilton farm of 146 acres, near Haz
/ letville, to J. E. Clark, of Cataragu
County, New York, for $1,000. Th
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26

Cleaning Gathered From all Parts Of the State
About Your Friends and NeighbOrs and
Their DOings During the Week.
The Levy Court has fixed the tax
rate at so cents on the $1O9, the same
as last year.
Governor Lea has appointed James
Fl. Jones of Woodside, justice of the
peace and notary public.
DR.. J. R. Kuhns of Dover is at work
vacinating stock in Milford Neck,
where anthrax prevailed last season.
James Voshell and Miss Maud E.
Edge were married in the Wyoming
NJ. E. Parsonage Sunday night last by
Rev. G. P. Smith.
H. B. Roop, chief engineer of the
Dover water and light plant for the
past two years, has resigned his posi-
ton.
Senator Mitchell declares he will not
resign from the Senate. he doubtless
finds $4,000 year handy in his bust
ness before the courts.
There is an unusual shortage in the
butter supply in the local and city
markets and the prices the highest for
years, from 38 to 40 cents per pound.
Watson Marvel and Miss Florence
Banning, both of Magnolia, were mar
ried on Wednesday night in the Wy
oming parsonage by Rev. G. p. Smith.
Married, at Wesley NJ. E. Parsonage
Sunday last, by Rev. L. E. Barrett,
Frlsby Kirby aud Miss Alexine Mere
dith, both of Kent county.
Married, at Wesley NJ. E. Parsonage
Saturday last by Rev. Louis E. Bar
rett. Rufus R. Davidson of KEN
county, and Miss Maggie Grubb, o.
Wilmington.
John Price of Little Creek and Miss
Tillie Aaron were married at the home
of the brides parents in Dover Wed.
nesday evening by Rev J. L. Nichols
of the NJ. P. Church. A reception fol
lowed the cerem ony.
Samuel H. Derby, Past Worth.
Master of the Delaware State Grange
residing near Woodside, on Frida,
asst had the forefnger on his righ
hand caught in a cog of wheel and s,
mangled as to necessitate amputatiol
at the second joint.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26

Hess lot of 5 acres in Hartly, to Mr..
Comfy of Hartly for $3.50.
Mr.. Hiram G.. Tarbutton displayed
in Centreville Tuesday a lemon which
measured 14s inches in circumference
and weighed II pounds. 1t was grown
by Rev. E. D. Ewing, of Crumpton,
upon tree which stands about 3 feet
IN height and is growing in inch
earthen pot. Upon this tree-which
is at present in bloom-were three
lemons, all of which were much larger
than the ordinary ones, and all of
which were perfect in form and flavor.
Mr.. James Rolph, farmer residing
on the farm of DR.. Thomas H. Nc
Whorter, of Philadelphia, near
Middletown seems to be very unfortu-
nate. Last May all the buildings on
the farm were destroyed by fire, and
Mr.. Rolph lost every piece of furni-
ture and every farming implement he
owned. About two weeks ago he
went to Philadelphia on business and
in crossing the street was struck by a
trolley car, breaking the small bone
IN his right leg. Had it not been fer
the fender carrying him for some dis
tance, he would have undoubtedly
been killed. He was taken to the
Hahnenan Hospital, where the bone
was set He returned home last weeb
with his leg in plaster cast.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles, Druggists refund money
if Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case,
no matter of how long standing, in
to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. soc. If your druggist
hasn't it send soc in stamps and it will
be forwarded post paid by Paris Med
cine Co st. Louis, Mo.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
FIRE THREATENS DESTRUCTIONCP FELTON,
Four Dwellings Destroyed Between | aud 2
O'clock Friday MOrning-LOss $500.

Fire, which for a time threatened
the residence portion of FELTON, broke
out Friday morning shortly before 1
O'Clock, and before it was gotten un-
der control four dwelling, the property
of Fred Hubbard were reduced to
ashes, with almost all of their contents.
The dwellings, which were double,
could not be saved separately and as
consequence were destroyed before the
fire was gotten under control. So
frightened were the citizens of FELTON,
that they telegraphed to Wilmington
for assistance but before a reply was
received the fire was gotten under con-
troll an the message for help was re-
voked. The houses were occupied by
Orlan Hastings, Mr.. Carson and Mr..
Sapp. Adjoining buildings caught
fire several times, but the flames were
extinguished before any damage was
done. Recorder of Deeds Cooper who
lives nearby, by heroic efforts saved
his dwelling, having caught fire sew.
eral times from the sparks. The wind
was blowing a gale at the time and
with nothing but hand pumps to fght
the fire made it difficult to get under
control. Hubbard's basket factory
which was near the fire, was saved
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
Mothersl Mothersl nothersI

How many children are at this sea-
son feverish and constipated with bad
stO mach and headache. Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children will al
ways cure. If worms are present they
will certainly remove them. At all
druggists % cts. Sample mailed
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmstead, ,
LIE RoY. n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26

only by the heroic efforts of the men
employed therein. The loss will
amount to $1,000, upon which there is
no insurance. The fire is supposed to
have originated from some ashes
thrown in the rear of one of the
houses.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
NEWS Or THE DELAWARE
AND MARYLAND PENINSULA
SHORT, NEwSY ITEMS OF INTEREST GATH
Erred FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

Cleaning Gathered From all Parts of the State
About Your Friends and NeighbOrs and
Their DOings During the Week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER
Passes Day in Augusta and Togus
-Entertained by Gov. Hill.

Gen. Joseph Wheeler. accompanied
by Miss Wheeler and Gen. Smith of
Bangor arrived in Augusta at 2.!',
Wednesday morning. on train NO. B.
from Bangor. The special car in which
the general and his party were trav-
cling was taken to the lower yard be-
low the Rines hill crossing. and the
remainder of the night was passed in
the car. At o'clock. they were escort
ed to Ex-Governor John F. Hills state
street residence. where they break
tasted. During the forenoon Miss
Wheeler enjoyed ride about town in
Gov. Hills new automobile. At III
o'clock, a special car of the A.. w. &
G. Railway took General Wheeler to
Togus, where he inspected the instltu-
ton of the National Home and adj
tanned during his visit by the officers
of the Home.
Shortly before o'clock in the af-
ternoon. the party returned to Angus
ia, and the general was met by eX-
Governor Hill and driven to the State
House in company with Mrs. Hill.
Mayor Hichborn, Gen. Farnham,
Gen. Smith and Postmaster Lane. At
ter n brief visit at the State House
and grounds the party returned to the
Maine Central station and entered
their car which was attached to train
No. 1O2 and left for Boston. at 3.45 car
rving with them the hearty good
wishes Of all of Augustus citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
DYING of Famine

is. in its torments. like Gying of con-
sumption The progress OF consump-
ton from the beginning to the Very
end. is a long torture. both to victim
and friends. when had consumption
in its first stage" writes VIM. Myers.
Of Cearfoss. Md. after trying different
medicines and good doctor, in vain. /
at last took Dr. Kings New Discovery,
which quickly and perfectly cured me.
Prompt relief and SURF cure for coughs,
colds. sore throat, bronchitis, etc. Pos
lively prevents pneumoHia. Guaran
teed at ROwditch Il Webster Co., Df
Augusta: Simpson Drug Co., of Water
vile, drug stores. price soc and $1.OO a
bottle. Trial bottle free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Edgar w. Emerson of Manchester.
y. H.. will address the members of the
Augusta Spirituilist Society in G. A.
Ii. hall, Sunday evening. Mr. Emerson
is one of the foremost test mediums in
New England. and is always accorded
n most cordial welcome on his visits
to the local society. He will no doubt
be greeted with Il large audience. made
up of members of the society and 9TH
er citizens, as all are most cordially
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
Getting Your
Moneys Worth

The whole sum and substance o.
economical buying is feeling the full
assurance that you are getting your
moneys worth. When you spend your
money in this store you can feel that
assurance; you can feel that every pre-
caution is being taken to safeguard
your interests. There are many times
during the years merchandising when
you get more than your moneys worth
and we are always glad to give you
these trade chances because we feel
that they are always appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Winthrop Street Baptist church
will meet this afternoon, at Hope
Well on the lake. Ladies are asked to
bring basket lunch and take car leav-
ing Water street at $50. AS this is the
annual meeting good attendance is
requested. No pOstpOnement on ac-
count Of weather. If the day should be
at all stormy the meeting will be held
ut the parsonage at 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Read Staples. Smith & Moody's new
ad and be convinced that it means just
what it says. Here is an opportunity
for buying leading make piano at a
great saving of price. Fourteen of
these Instruments arrived, Wednesday,
from the closed stores and likely it will
surprise you to know how long their
forced sale" prices are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

l.. l.. Wellman of this city. who has
been engaged at Brunswick. in moving
the Delta Epsilon Chapter house at
BOwdOin college, expected, yesterday
morning. to have the building set on
the foundation by Friday. Mr.. Well
man will go to Livermore Falls. next
week. where he has another job of
moving a bli,iing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
touring party passed through

A touring party passed through
town. Wednesday, stopping at the
Cory House for dinner. and leaving il
the afternoon for Portland. The party
included A. S. Wattles and w. X.
Moore of Boston, and Gordon Merritt OF
RiGgewood y. j.. who with their
chauffeur. have been fishing for the
past two weeks in the Maine lakes.
They are making the trip in 35-horse
power Thomas motor car. one of the
largest and most powerful seen here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Frank f. Holding. the Lewiston vio-
linist. who will appear in the concert
at the Congregational church. next
Monday evening. is an artist of rare
skill and is doubtless without a supe-
rior in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

llliam keene. gate man at the
RiEe'S hill crossing, returned to his Jul
ties. Wednesday morning, after a three
days rest. during which he visited ac-
Iualntances in Lewiston, Waterville
ana Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

The summer change OF time on the
Augusta. Winthrop & Gardiner Rail
way, goes into effect. today. and due
notice thereof is given in another COL
umn. The schedule is practically the
same as that by which the cars We're
run. last summer. with the exception Of
the special early car on the Winthrop
branch, which leaves Lakeside station
at go every morning except Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

why not make som, wedding pres
ents of beautiful hammOcks, clothes
wringers. and practical goods? Swift &
Turner can also show you some lovely
china and cut glass. All at their
moderate prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

The head of the Kennebec drive has
reached the HOllingsworth & Whitney
Co.'S boom at WinslOw. and it is esti-
mated that there are about 5000, 900
feet in the boom. The sorting of the
logs began. yesterday, and the logs
should be running over the dam, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

The stock Of Dorothy Todd shoes. OF
all styles and sizas. z. l.. Hersey IS
obliged to carry would apparently fill
an ordinary sized store. From fifteen
To eighteen hundred pairs in stock give
one an idea of the hold this elegant
shoe has upon the feminine public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Today being the reast OF the Ascen-
sion. there will be services at St. Mark
church as follows: 4. ~, Holy Com
munion. 2. Mathis. 80 P. NJ, even
song, with address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

A band of travelling musicians, in
Guiding a violin. flute and harp. APP
neared on the street. yesterday, and at
tracted much attention as we'll as
many stray nickels and coppers. by
their skillful playing Of popular airs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Every member of the Degree of Hon.
or is requested to be present, Friday
evening. The grand chief of honor. Mrs
Lucy Davis. will be present Refresh
mentS will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Just what the date of the last frost Of
the spring of 1905 will be. is as yet I'M
certain but it is liable to be later than
this. rs the sidewalks in some sections
Of the city were white with it. yester-
day morning. and some of the tender
plants in the vegetable gardens got
mined
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Elbridge Pedder. the champion shad
fisherman of Augusta. announces the
arrival of shad i'm the river along the
water front. Mr.. Pedder was out,
Tuesday evening. and succeeded in
landing nire handsome ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

DIR. Hathorne and Nat Johnson spent
profitable day at the lake, Tuesday.
returning with string of 20 good
looking pass, some Of which were extra
good specimens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

Lee johnson leaves. today. for Bel
grade Lakes. where he has arranged TO
open barber shop for the summer
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
Charles Chenille,

Charles Chenelle passed away at his
home. 25 Laurel street, late last even
ing. at the age of &c years and G
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

A large delegation of baseball enthu-
siasts attended the COny- Hallowell
baseball game at Hallowell, yester-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
A CHALLENGE.
Lawyers Desire to Meet Bankers Once
Mere, on Baseball Diamond.

AS Il natural consequence of the COM
ing of the baseball season. and of the
growing interest in the great national
game. several members of the legal pro-
fessicn of the city, styling themselves
The Lawyers Baseball Association o.
Augusta. and in whose ranks can be
found those who have in the past won
glory or the diamond during their col
lege days. have become imhued with q
desire to demonstrate that they still re-
tain some of their old time ability in
manipulating the skin-cOvered sphere
and to that end have issued to the
Bankers Ball Team the following chal-
lenge.
Augusta, May %, 1905.
Capt. A f. Barbour,
Bankers Ball Team.
Augusta. Maine.
The Lawyers Baseball Association of
Augusta hereby offers your team an
their hands. last season. at such time
as you may select.
Game to be nine innings. or to fin
ish. No person except those employed
on May l. 1905. i'm clerical capacity in
a bank shall Ee eligible to play on your
team. and only lawyers or bona fide
students in Augusta offices On that date
shall play on ours.
If agreeable to you. the medical pro-
fession may be invited to furnish two
umpires. and the proceeds of the game
be devoted 10 the Augusta Baseball
Association.
ReSpectfullV YOURS
F. g. HARRINGTON, Capt.
JOS. WILLIAMSON, Attorney.
The Bankers Baseball Team has rs
yet made no official reply to the above
challenge, but iii response TO a queS-
ton by a Journal representative. as to
what they We're going to do about ii.
one of the members replied that team
las never been defeated. but that they
are willing to give the lawyers an OPP
pOItunity to try to administer their
first defeat. The bankers also reSrrV.
the right to say who shall be eligible to
play on their team. and announce that
first of July.
1t will be seen bv the above that both
sides are willing. and the only infer
ence that can be drawn is that 4 game
Will be arranged. And from the intcn-
sity Of feeling which evidently exists on
both sides, resulting, no doubt. from Il.
memory of last years game. cOnser-
vative estimate would he that the g me
will be played for all that there is in it,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
Russell g Weston Company
Shirt Waist Suits

Pretty styles-perfect in fit and fin
ish and of the most wanted materials.
We know you won't find fault with the
prices or the variety which we are
showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01
Walking Skirts

There are some styles which we don't
have but not many-you'll think If you
glance over our stock. Some of tire
cloths most wanted are Panamas, Mo-
hairs, Melrnse and Nuns Yelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-01

In the muslin underwear department
we are showing the newest and pretti-
est things made.
CORSET COVERS at .....
.12Lae., 25c., 37c, SOC. & 500.
LONG WHITE SKIRTS from. $50.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .75c. to $500.