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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
WlNDSORVllLE.

L. B, French has announced his next
dance to occur, Thursday evening, Dee.
2. He will also serve a baked bean anil
brown bread supper to those who desire
it.
Hiram Bran of Somerville, was calling
in town, Friday.
Mrs Esther French passed Thanksgiv-
ing with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Ora
dy of Augusta.
The condition of Mrs L. B. Hisler il
n little improved at this writing.
Most of the ponds in this vicinity are
frozen. which affords great sport for the
young people.
Willie French passed through town,
Monday.
Miss Maude Wingood Is at work al
James Sprouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
PRo1AeiY SERVANTS


Washington, Dec. 3.-The party re-
ferred to as passing through Berlin en-
route to the American embassy. ac-
cording to the state department OFF,
Gals here, are probably household at
tendants, which Mr.. Meyer. American
ambassador to Russia, has engaged
for his personal service in ST. Peters
burg. While in Washington recently
Mr. Meyer spoke of his intention of Sc
curing and taking with him such at
PENDANTS for the embassy. 1t is said
here that this probably gave rise to
the impression that they were men,
bers Of a special guard for the en-
bassy at st. Petersburg.
Ambassador Meyer is now on his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
THE TIDE TOO STRONG
And eloodshed at St. Petersburg Seems
to Be Probable.

London, Dec. 1.-THE st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Times in a dis
patch dated, Dec. 2, expresses the be-
lief that the union of unions will re-
solve on general strike. He says that
the reaction is rapidly gaining the up
per hand at Tsarskoe-Selo. Troops are
being drafted to ST. Petersburg and
bloodshed appears to be imminent. with
Count Witte powerless to stem the tide.
The people are hoping for a miracle to
avert the cataclysm, according to the
correspondent, who adds that Russia
has been afforded so many surprising
phenomena that this hope may not be
altogether in vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
REVOLUTIONARY MANIFESTO
Warns observation-disclosures Favors
Concessions But Witte Opposes.

Paris, Dec. 4.-The correspondent of the
Journal at st. Petersburg sends the tex,
Of a further revolutionary manifesto is
sued. yesterday. which says;
1.-The government continues to defy the
people now on the road to liberty where
nothing can stop it. All police measures
and the armed Intervention of troops can
only result in sanguinary conflicts for
which the government will be RESPONSE
ble."
The correspondent says he is-informed
by high functionary that animated dis
cussions are proceeding at the palace OF
Isarskoe-Seloe. the Emperor favoring the
granting of concessions and the re-estab-
lichment of the public service at any
price, with Count White in opposition, the
premier refusing to grant the demands
Of the government employees on the
ground that they had no right to combine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
IN RUSSIA.
Continued from, Page One.)

soldiers to exterminate the Jews and
to destroy the newspaper Offices in re-
Hvenge for the groundless accusations
against the troops Of their participa-
lions in massacres and in pillage and
In the protection Of rowdies.
This is exciting the population
against the army. -;
In view of the fact that this city is
entirely cut off from st. Petersburg
and thus is altogether in the hands OF
the local authorities. the Jewish COM
mHnity implores all civilized nations
and their governments to take all pos
sible measures at st. Petersburg tq
prevent a catastrophe which may ex-
coed anything that has yet occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
THE sEeAsToPoL MurlNY.
Fight Was Sharp, Though Casualties
Were Not So Great as Reported.

Eonden. Dec. 4.-The Times correspon-
dent at Odessa. who has Just returned
from Sebastepol, sends story OF the mil
tiny and the sea fight there which practi-
cally confirms the official report He says
that the rumors to the effect that there
were thousands of casualties ere abso-
1utely unfounded, though the revolution
airy cruiser Otchakoff suffered severe
damage.
1T was an extraordinary sea fight"
says the correspondent. IAN the ships
were moOred within five cable lengths OF
each other. 1t is certain that mary of the
mutineers were killed in escaping by
boats from the burning Otchakoff The
town was perfectly tranquil when i left
there. Friday. Vice Admiral Skrydlocf
will succeed Vice Admiral Chouknin in
the command of the Black Sea fleet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
DR.. MILES
NEW HEART CURE

This famous heart and blood tonic. will
cure You If taken in time
The time Is when you notice any of the
above symptoms.
Il AM glad l was narsuoaad "a try
Dir. Miles Heart Cure / snfrared ereatiy
from shortness OF breath, palpitation,
smothering spells and pain around heart.
! took six bottles and was entirely cured.
rms was Two years ago, and l have had
JOHN X. TODD. P. NJ, Uniopolts Ohio
The first bottle will benefit. If not. tho
druggist will return your money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
First and Foremost

In the field Of medicine is Hoods Sar-
saparilla. 1t possesses actual and I'M
equalled merit by which it cures all
diseases caused or promoted by impure
or impoverished blood. If you have
rheumatism, dyspepsia, scrofula or ca
tarrh you may take Hoods Sarsaparil-
la and be cured. If you are run down
and feel weak and tired, you may be
sure it will do You good.
The favorite family cathartic Is
Hoods Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
EVERY PROBATION
Being Taken by Authorities to Prevent
Outbreak by Troops.

st. Petersburg. Dec 2.-Via Eydtkuh-
men. Dec. 3.-The most elaborate pre-
cautions have been taken against a
feared outbreak by the troops as a re-
suit Of the Sebastopol mutiny. The nav
al battalions nave been completely
gained over by the revolutionaries,
They have been deprived of their arms
and are almost beyond control.
The striking telegraphists. declare
they have, ample funds and that they
will not yield. even at the risk of dis
naissal. Telegraph Offices on the rail-
roads refuse to forward government or
private dispatches. but are willing for
the present to send and receive tele-
grams relating to the railroad service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
ONLY REvERs,srs REvoLTEo
Is the Word Given Out by the Russian
War Department.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2.-(4.O p. NJ
Via Eydtkuhnen. East Prussia, Dec. g.
At the war department. this afternoon.
it was declared that the outbreak of
troops in the Baltic provinces was con-
fined to reeervists. who were insisting on
their immediate discharge. The officials
refused to furnish details
Owing to similar troubles in the Far
East, the government is contracting to
send $1,000 troops there home by sea from
Vladivostok.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

way to st. Petersburg and his arrival
there is expected daily: While neith-
'er he nor any other member of the
Eenbassy at st. Petersburg has made
any request for anything in the nature
of a guard for the embassy. state de-
partment officials say. yet it is sug-
gested here that the presence of addi-
tional trusty household attendants will
give a greater degree of security to
the members of the staff in the event
of any demonstration that might &C.
cur,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
MILITARY OUTBREAKS
In the Baltic Provinces Are Rumored
But as Vet Uneonfirmsd.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2, via Eydtkuh-
men, East Prussia, Dec. 3.-The banks
her are having all ordinary letters ad-
dressed to them forwarded from the
post Office at Eydtkuhnen by their own
messengers during the interruption OF
communications.
Reports have reached several Of the
emba of military outbreaks in the
Baltic provinces, particularly at Reval
where the reservists are said to be In
open mutiny. Confirmation of these
re ports cannot be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
sAcADAH0C.
RICHMOND D.

Mrs. Daniel Eastman of Bath, Is the
guest of Miss Ora Reed of this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tarr entertained :,
party of friends and relatives at their
home on Front street, Thanksgiving day
and evening.
purchased all the large wood at the Brad
street mill, which recently closed for the
winter. About 200, cords of short slab
wood is still on sale and only costs the
purchaser about s. per cord, delivered
anywhere in the village.
J. A. Proctor was out with his auto
mobile few days ago and took a spin
around town. Nothing like holding to
summer as long as possible. 1t shOrtens
the winter proportionately.
Nelson Thurlow has been repairing the
so-called Hall house on Water street dur
ing tke past week.
Storm windows and doors have been
much in evidence during the past few
days. The thermometer suddenly dropped
to nearly zero of late.
A lobster boat from Boothbay did quite
business here for a day or two the first
of the week. We learn the parties went
hacl. hoping to return again before the
river closes.
Mr., and Mrs. George Randlette are
making an extended visit to Washington,
u. {. They are expected to return the
first Of next week.
Harry Tallman of Colby, Diummond
rogers OF the U. of NJ. and Willie Fair
G clio OF Bowdoin. were all home to mass
thanksgiving with their parents. They
returned to their studies in a lew days
with the best wishes of ALL
Chnord f. Seekins is passing a week
with his grandparents at East Pittston.
Jefferson Longfellow of Augusta, cam,
to this town, last Monday, with a load OF
furniture from Chelsea.
with her mother at Georgetown. She
Will return, next week.
ToPSHAM.
After an absence of 10 weeks, Capt and
Mrs. F. A. Hussey arrived home Wednes-
nave been visiting their son. On their re-
turn they stopped over and visited friends
at Chicago.
irving Gatchell ran an all-day shoot for
Chickens at the town farm. Thursday.
Charlie Haskell of South birmingham.
Mass, passed Thanksgiving at the homo
of his aunt Miss Alice Haskell OF this
town. He has resigned his position with
the Dennjson Mfg. Co., in whose employ
he has been for over Is years, and has
accented a more desirable position with
the Eaton urlbut Paper Co. at Pitts
field. Mass.
Prof and Mrs. John A. Cone passed
Thanksgiving day at Bowdoinham at the
some of his sister
Miss Maud E. Shorey, principal of the
Grammar school, passed Thanksgiving
day with MIR. and Mrs. Edward Smith OF
Bath.
Miss Sadie Jones. who graduated from
ftepron academy. last June, has just fin
ished a successful term of school at Po-
innd Springs. She will teach one of the
district schools in Brunswick, the COM
ing winter term
Alton FROST of Sanford, is visiting his
parents on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

A woman once told Lord Palmerston
that her maid, who had been with her
IN the Isls' Of Wight, objected to going
thither again because the climate was
not embracing enough. What am
TO do with such a woman" she asked.
You had better take her to the Isle of
Man next time" said Lord Palmerston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
THREE scHooNERs SAFE.
No Word is Received Of Other Seven
Missing from St. Johns.

st. Johns, N. F., Dec. 3.-Three of
the 10 schooners driven seward dur
ing the heavy gale Of last Thursday
have reached port safely, but no word
has come from the others and fears
are felt as to their salty. Reports re-
ceived from coastwise points tell of
rlany fishing vessels having been
driven ashore during the gale and also
indicate that much damage was done
To fishing property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEBEC ss.-Clerks Office. Superior
Court. Augusta. Me-, December 2. 1906.
Brown of Randolph. in the County OF
kehhebee and State of Maine, has filed In
this Office his Application for N:,turaliza-
ton. and prays that he may be heard
held at Augusta, within and for the Coun-
ty and State aforesaid, on the second
Tuesday of January. A. d. 1906
C. w. JONES. Clerk.
dool1If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
GUARD FOR U. 8. EMBASSY
At st. Petersburg on Way from the
| Cruissr Minneapolish.

Berlin. Dec. 3.-A guard for the
United States embassy at st. Peters,
burg passed through here, today. The
men, who were dressed in civilians
clothes. are believed to be from the
cruiser Minneapolis. which is at
Gravesend, Eng. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
THE PANIC INCREASES.
Two Regiments Mutiny at Odessa-
General Strike Expected, Today.

Vienna, Dec. 3.-The Tage Blatt
says:
THE Ismali and Donau regiments
stationed at Odessa, mutinied. but the
authorities succeeded in disarming all
the men.
1t is reported from Odessa that a
general strike will be declared, tomor-
row (Monday).
Advices from Sebastopol declare
that the panic there is increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
FIGHTING At kiEFF.
Scores Killed or WounAdsd-Martial
| Law Has Been Proclaimed.

Kieff, Russia, Dec. l. via Warsaw
Russia Poland, Dec. 3.-There ha'
been serious street fighting between
mutinous sappers and Cossacks ant
between workmen and bands Of tn,
Black Hundred Scores of person!
have been killed or wounded. Martha
law has been proclaimed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
You Know

that II you have faintinE. smotherins.
weak anu hungry spells; if you have
ing up staiIs: If your heart is irregular,
futeers or palpitates; IL you have pains
around the heart. in side and under
sn2niners cannot sleep on left side; have
uiincuily III breathing when lying down.
that you are suffering from heart
ute TO prove fatal
Then don't delay. Commence at once TO
take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The foreign mission board Of the
Southern Baptist convention. has here
tofore considered the dispatch of 16
new missionaries in one year quite a
notable event During the years 1904
Is It has sent out 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
MARK PlTMAN DEAD.
Head Master Of the Choate School and
Weii.known Educator.

Wallingford, Conn.,, Dec. 3.-Mark
Pittman, head master Of the Choate
school at this place. and well-known
educator. died. today. after a general
breaking down Of his health. He was
Is years of age and came here in 1896
when he founded the school. Mr.. Pitt
man was graduated from Bowdofn
College in 1859. Three daughters sur
vive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
MILEAGE BOOKS
For Sale and 70 Lot.
GEO. W. MERRILL 24s waies ST
NOTICE..
Special Meeting Of the City Council.

0PecTdI WeetTH9 OF tss0 wy VUuHcTI'
Augusta, Maine. December 2, 1906.
Deeming that the interests Of the city
require a special meeting Of the City
will be n special meeting of the City
Council at their rooms in the City Build
ing on Wednesday. December 6. 1906. III
7.30 o'clock P. NJ, to listen to n report OF
the Commission to revise the City Char
ter and Ordinances, to pass An Ordi-
nance to revise and consolidate the Ordi-
nances of the City" to provide for the
approval of said Ordinances by Justice
OF the Supreme judicial Court and to act
on any other matters connected with or
pertaining to the foregoing.
c. 8. HICHBORN.
dec4iit Mayor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

nual Stratford-on-Avon Mop" fair
took place recently and eight oxen and
twelve pigs were roasted at open fires
in the streets in the presence OF a
record gathering from all parts of the
Midlands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
dec4sllt
NOTICE..

AS my wife, Mrs. Maziea Anderson, has
left my bed and board hereby forbid any
person harboring or trusting FER at my
expense. as will pay no bills Of her con-
tracing from this date,
GEORGE M. ANDERSON.
Hallowell. Me-. Dec. l. 1905. dec4dlt>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
AAoM1 PLANT
Discovered by Geneva Authorities At
ter GxeiesDr-T~o Men, Wounde.a.

Geneva. Switzerland. Dee. "A num-
Der Of, Russians were severely wounded
by an explosion here, today. while they
were preparing bombs In private re-
sidence. An Investigation by the au-
thorities led to the discovery OF a num-
her OF explosives. fraudulent passports
and secret printing press.
Two of the men injured in the ex-
piosion were taken to hospital but
the others succeeded in evading arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

A nseteor. whose weight is estimated n
fifty tons recently fell in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
The Only Survivor.

The Only Survivor.
Of the Hayes Arctic Expedition, Mr.. 5.
J. Mccormick, now U. 8. Deputy Miner
al Surveyor. Bliss Station, Idaho, says:
For years have suffered from severe
pains in the hip joint and back bone,
depriving me of all power. The cause
was Stone in the Bladder and Gravel in
the Kidneys. After using Or. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Of Rond-
out. N. Y. was completely cured"
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NOTHING BETTER
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-18
PROF lIl.LE 4 RrpoRT

=
IA The West wig fiian aelnpsie edges
ytiss receipt of the advanced ges of
sttiie report Of State Sup tintsudent 6i
Free Schools, RrofessorsT hos q sslilf
Ter In the intr6duction Professor
Miller says: Sin submitting this, the
Sixteenth Biennial Report Of The De;
partment Of Free Schools Of the State
af}West Virginia, 4 am pleased to say
That the educational work Of the State
has made considerable progress with
III the last two years. and that the out.
look for tho future is very encourag.
ing Tie report shows that West yir-
ginia expended s2,5S9,2O3.2S for the
support other public schools for the
school year 10000. The appropria-
lions for the other educational insti-
tutions OF the State amounted to
1881, 713.D1. OF which The West Vir-
GINA University received s13O.32S.01,
and the six State Normal schools $72,.
$40. For the year 1904 the total emu.
meratlon was 32G.240; the enrolment
was 244:04O, or about IS per cent. Of
the enumeration, while the average at.
tendance was 15S.2G4. The number
Of teachers employed was 1897, and
the average length OF the school
Term reached 1875 days, tritle over
siN months. The average monthly sal.
airy Of teachers was $33.5G. Attention
Is called to the fact that the average
term of six months Is reached BY In.
Guiding the longer terms of eight,
nine and Ten months IN towns and cit.
les, and that II is not likely that
more than thirty per cent. OF the chill.
drcn in our State have school priv.
leges extending beyond the minimum
term of FIVE months, and many have a
shorter term than this. Superintend.
tnt Miller recommends that the mini.
mum school term be Increased to six
months and that provision be made to
assist sparsely settled sections of the
State By experimenting the local
school fund by special appropriation
from the general school fund. Pro.
trssor Miller makes number Of wise
recommendations for the better.
acnt Of the schools. The report is
iul! of interest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-18
Our oass n 0re..


ifterest Ing question arises con.
Corning the provision OF schools Ivy
The State ETY. and county That there
y bad econ the matter sls cyl;
dent Take a pupil Sof the seventh
eighth or high school grade Helms,
choice Of three schools within easy
reach He may attend the public
Ssclool, the Normal school or tae pre-.
paratory department at the State
University. There Is plenty OF room
in any Of them for him and in fact
there is strong competition among
the schools as TO which one will get
him. An equipment and teaching
force have 10 be maintained greater
than need be because tie caprice ofthe
pupil has TO be consulted as 10 which
school lie will attend. Our thought,
Is that It is a waste OF public money
to provide more schools than are
needed for tho education OF our pupils.
Abolish -four Of the State Normal
schools, the three preparatory branch.
es OF the State University and the
academic departments OF the two re-.
malning Normals. provide for a high
school In each county, make liberal
appropriations for the State Univer.
sity proper and tie two real Norma,
schools and then our school system
will begin to assume defniteness
which means something. AS II is
there is too much waste and lack OF
coordination.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-18
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! NEW YORK, Jan. is. -Resplendent
in beautiful astrakan coat, lined
with pearl gray fur, Hannah Elias
took her seat in the Supreme courl
today. while John r. Plat, her octo.
genarian admfrer. who is suing her
for s6S5,OO0, which lie alleged was
obtained through extortion. sat alone
in another part Of the court room.
In the spectators seats was Kate,
the faithful Japanese servant OF the
negress, while on either side OF her,
her butler and maid sat attending 10
her every want. Lyman Warren
counsel for the plaintiff opened the
second days proceedings byiintroduc.
Ing as evidence balance sheets of six.
teen banks Of this city where Hannah
Elias has accounts.
Julius Caesar Miller, referred 10
yesterday, as Pop" Miller, in whose
house, Plat testified, he first met, the
Elias woman. then known as Bessie
Wether!l!, was tho first witness
called.
In answer to questions by Mr.. War.
rcn, Miller testified that he knew Mrs.
Elias under the name Of Bessie
Wetherill Some years ago, the wit.
ness testified, she was employed in
his house as his cook. After answer.
ing that lie did not know John r.
Plat, the witness was excused.
Lawyer Cherries a. Stuten, testified
that he had collected a bin Of s2,71S
from Mrs. Elias and that August C.
Name, another lawyer. gave him the
bill TO collect.
Name, the next witness, testified
that he called on the plaintiff at his
office.
81 had been retained by Mrs. Elias
in suit for the alienation of her at.
fections which was about to be
brought by her husband, Matthew c.
Davis" said Name, but the suit was
settled for $500"
And Mr.. Plat paid for it?"
Yes" was Names reply.
He also testified that an action for
divorce against Mrs. Elias first set
tied in her favor on February 9th,
1897.
Did you ever see Plat At Mrs,
Elias house,"
Yes, twice.. once In 1895"
After Name had been examined
several other witnesses testified to
Nnimportant facts and this ended
Ike case for the plaintiff.