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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
BIDS AN

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Aldermen of the City of Perth
Amboy will meet in the Council Cham
Der in the City Hall in SAID city OH
Monday evening,
JUNE 9Th, 1905,
at $50 O'Clock, for the purpose of re-
ceiving sealed bids and proposals for
three hundred and four GOD lineal
feet of blue stone tagging. two inches
thick, lain in three inches of sand at
the City Hall Park.
Each bid must be on a blank fur
nished by the Street Commissioner and
be accompanied by a bond of one
hundred dollars ($100) for the faithful
performance of the contract.
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Dated May 13, 1905.
WIN. II. FULLERTON,
Street Commissioner.
11qke E-1E O0t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
STAR A. c. WON.

The Star A. c., OF Keasbey, defeat
ed the Young ~Eaglewoods by a score
of 10 to 8. The game was played at
Keasbey. The lineup was Al follows;
Frank Hala, C; Francis Fee, lb;
Charles Lund, 3b; Fred Knoesel, p;
Michael Fee, SIS; Charles Lipka, II;
Willie Praviic, IF; Joe Resi-, CT;
Willie Reid, %.
The battery for the Young Eagles
woods was Pete Lebech, pitcher, and
Varich Zabosky, catcher.
The Star A. G. would like to hear
from any nine averaging 9 to II years.
Charles Lund, Keasbey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
VAN coRrLANDT HANDICAP.
oxford. n Well Played sccoR choice,
Won nc Belmont Park.

oxford. n Well Played second Choice,
Won at BeImont Park.
NEW YORK, May 23-Summer-likc
weather prevailed at Belmont park,
and the big crowd In attendance Jared
well. as four favorites o
The feature OF the card was the Van
Cortlandt handicap, furlongs,
which resulted In II victory for Oxford.
the well played second choice. The
time, 1:26 20, Is the fastest OF the
meeting. Cairngorm and Sparkling
Star, the f~avorite, were the pacemak-
ers to the stretch. where Lyme sent Ok
ford to the front and won driving by
half Il length from ~Cairngorm, with
Sparkling Star third, Il head away.
Orly H., favorlte, won the amateur
cup for gentlemen riders by ten
lengths. Summaries:
First Race.-Roseben. first; Neptu-
nus, second; Delcanta. third.
Second Race.-Jessamine, frsts Just,
second; Cambridge, third.
Third Race.-Orly H., first; Arrange
wan, second; The Huguenot, third.
Fourth Race.-Oxford, first; Calrn-
germ, second; Sparkling Star, third.
Fifth Race.-Sandhurst, first; Gold
Van, second; Imperiallst, third.
Sixth Race.-Montanus, first; Miss
Point, second; Blue Mamie. third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Morrl.-waterhnry Nnpt.nIr.

WESTCHESTER. n. Y, May %
One of the most brilliant weddings of
the year from Il social view was that
celebrated at st. Peters church when
Miss Elsie Waterbury, a famous young
beauty, was married to Gouverneur
Morris, writer and descendant of III
Of the oldest and most aristocratic
families Of the country. Bishop Pot
ter performed the marriage ceremony
before a distinguished throng of So
cleiY folk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
eALENDAR Of LOCAL EvENTS


May 27-cake sale, Grace English
Lutheran church.
May 2S-Dedication, St. Mary's r. c.
church.
May Concert and ball, members
and friends only, Braga.
May 30-G. A. r.. dinner, W. c. T.
T., at y Smith street.
May 30-Opening, Raritan Yacht Club.
May 0-Dedication, St. Johns Greek
Catholic church.
May 30-Picnic, Court Amboy, Fores-
tiers of America, Loeser's
Excelsior Grove.
May 31-Crowning, st. Mary's r. c.
church.
June 5-Lecture, Simpson NJ. +.
church, Rev. DIR. w. &.
Snodgrass.
June S-Concert. Lyric Mandolin
Club, Braga hall, auspices
Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary.
June 9-Military lawn festival, j.. J.
Dietche's lot, opposite park,
Westminster Cadets.
June 9-Lawn festival, Westminter
Cadets.
June 1e-Annual commencement ex.
e~rcises, high school.
June l6-Annual reception to gradual
ing class, High School Alum
nj Association, following the
commencement exercises.
June 16-Picnic, Happy Ten Socia
Club, National Park.
June 17-Picnic, Po Ambo Haymakeri
Association, No 65L, Excel
sior Grove.
June 1S-Entertainment private
Braga hall.
June 21-Strawberry festival, Crac,
Lutheran church.
June 29-Trolley ride, Ladies Auxili
AIRY, Simspon NJ. Il. church
June 20-Lawn festival, hospital bene
TT, Ladies Aid, Danish NJ
I, +. church, Westminster.
July 2, 3, Fifth annual convention
Eastern Circuit Of Polls
Gymnastic Society, Excelsio
Grove.
July 13-Picinc, Ladies Aid, 81
Paul's German church, Ex
celsior Grove, Maurer.
Aug. 4-Excursion to Ocean Grove
Simpson NJ. Il. church.
Aug. l2-Excursion, Star OF Jerse
Lodge 4Si, B. of L. f., fror
South and Perth Amboy |
Coney Island.
Aug. 16-Joint excursion TO Mort
Beach, by 20 Ambo trib
No.65, lmp'd o. r. NJ, an
Mohawk Council No. 80, L
of II.
Dec. 5.6-7-Fair, Ladies Auxiliary
Simpson Nj. r. church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
C0NCRETE RETAINING Walls.

Sealed bids or proposals for the con-
struction of two concrete retaining wall
one at the foot of State St, the other at
the foot of Catalpa v in the City of
Perth Amboy, will be received by the
City Council until $50 O'CLOCK in the
evening Of the
FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, 1905.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for 5000.
A bend of $500 acceptable to the
Board Of Aldermen will be required of
the successful bidder.
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the office of the Street Commissioner,
Perth Amboy, N ].
Perth Amboy, N. J.. May 2, 1905
WILLIAM II. FULLERTON.
111GS 5-2 pot Street Commissioner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
JUNIOR MINES.

The lineup for the baseball game
between the Young Nationals and the
X Stars Saturday was as follows:
Young Nationals--E Morgan, 2b;
F. Marcinski, s.; r. Brodnlak, ID:
W. kowalczyk, p; l.. Bulwanowski,
81; J.. Boss, c; W. Sibo, CT; J. Stan
kovitz, #; d. fidvridore, H.
y Starr F. Noting, c; ID, Didrich,
ID; ]. Kozusko, CT; 5. uaromza, If;
c. Stankwist, p; c. Burkowski, RI; J..
Banswick, %; +. sapachinski, IS; J..
Flippy, 3b.
The 0 by innings was as follows 4;
Y Stars > o o q O o 0-3
Y. Nationals 0 3 1 o o | XII
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
FEATURES OF THE GAME.

The features of Sundays game be-
tween the Land Company and Monitors
were the pitching of Joseph Buckley and
the batting of August Schults and
Henry Discon. Buckley struck out
fourteen men, and Schults has two home
runs and two two-baggers to his credit.
Buckley famed out seventeen of the
Star A. c., Sunday before last.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

BOSTON. May. ~ The schooner
yacht Endymion. holder OF the record
for the fastest trip across the ocean.
undoubtedly was leading both the At
lantic and the Hamburg In the race FOR
the German emperor's cup when seen
bv the steamer Kennett nfty.seyen
miles east Of Nantucket shoals light.
ship and about 2J0 miles east Of Sandy
Hook.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
canadian pnsfnr For Nemnnrf. =

Canadian Pastor For Newport. "a. I.
NEWPORT. II. l., May 23.-Rev. W.
T.. ~IIceney of Bellyille. Ont. was last
night called to the rectorship OF st.
Georges Episcopal church of this city
10 I'LL the vacancy caused by the res
lguation of Rev. G.. W. Laidlaw. who
recently accepted a call to Chicago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

NEW YORK. May 23.-Brooklyn in n
few months will have Il twenty story
tenement house, the largest in this city,
and II will occupy a whole block.
Children not only will be welcome, but
no apartment will be rented TO a fam
lily unless they have at least one child.
Oliver II. T.. Belmont is the originator
of the project.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

LOUISVILLE. Ky. May 23.-In n
terrific drive through the stretch Pre-
tension beat Thesplan by a head IN the
seven furlongs handicap the feature
Of the racing at Churchill Downs. Eng
fish Lad, which made his first start
this spring. finished third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Time Tried and Merit Proven.

One Minute Cough Cure is right on
when it nm to curing Coughs,
Group, WLooping Cough, etc. 1t is
perfectly harmless, pleasant to take and
is the children's favorite Cough Syrup.
G. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Youth who INiIlca Rather Free.

BELLPORT. y. y. May 23.-Joseph
O'Connell. the youth who shot and
Killed his father here while defending
his mother from the murdcrous attack
OF the father. has been discharged from
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

All the healing. balsamic virtues of
the Norway pine are concentrated in DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup, natures
own remedy for coughs and colds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

HIGH ROLLERS.

One o over o was rolled on the
Bloodgood alleys last night. 1t was
made by Dunn. He got 2o4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
neid rakcs nnrcheafer Houae.

LONDON, May 2s.-Mr. Whitelaw
Reid has taken Dorchester House as
his official residence while American
ambassador TO the court Of ST. james.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
Braga Hall

rhe Finest Hall and largest Stage
IA h city.
70 Let for Balls and Entertainments
Apply p. A. Jchansen. O. Market St.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
TABLE OF PERcENTAGEs.


Al Detfoit-
New Nork..--- o 2 o. ?
Detroit. ..-...4.. o o D . o D o.
HitE-Nsw York. ; Detroit. g. Errore-
New York. o. Detroit. 2 Batterles-Grif
nth. Hogs and McGuire. Mullin and Drill.
AT Cleveland
Philadelphia. ..... 3 O-s
Cleveland. ......... o . o II
Hits-Philadelphia, Is; Cleveland. q Fr-
teries-Waadsll and schreck. Bernhard
and finluta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
syS&G9ES TOO MUCH
FOR LOCAL BOWLERS.
Came Here Last Night and Won
Three Games Straight
from Tucsons.

The Keystone Bowling Club, of New
Brunswick, put y all over the Tucsons
of this city on the Blopdgood alleys last
night in three straigM games. In the
first they won by o. ms, in the second
by os pins, and in thellast by 10 pins.
The following is the score:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
BASEBALL SCORES.
Games Played Yesterday In the Ma
tional and american Leagues.
NATIONAL EAGUE

" IVNNL
At New York
plttsburg / o o o o o o.
New York o 0 0 I o b q J. 2
itits-Pfttsburg q New York. 10. Err
rors-Putsburg. .; New York, 2 Batter
le~s-Flaherty and Fietz: Ames aud Brcs-
nahan.
At Boston
81. Louis........ o 0 o l.
Boston. ........... 1 o o ~ q
Iits-St. Louis. ). Boston, T. Errors
st. Louis. o: Boston. g. Batteries -
Taylor and Warner: Willis, wilhelm and
Moran.
At Philadelphia
Cincinnati ....... o 0 0 o. 3
HttSwCincinnati. 10. Philadelphia. T. Err
rors-Cincinnati, 81 Philadelphia. 2 Bat
teries-Chech ana Schlei. Sparks and
Doom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague Of the night, itching piles. Doan's
Ointment cures quickly and permanent
ly. AT any drug store, so cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WANTED-Two or three lady canvassers
with trading stamp experience; salary
and commission. Room ), Seheuer Bldg.
ll469 5.22 ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
O FOR RENT

HOUSE to let, all modern improvements,
$lT. DIR. Tyrrell. ll44o o-@o ot
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

1t you are out of work put an I'D.
in the Evening News, it will cost you
nothing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

Wear Diamonds and look prosperous. Yon
know everything depends on appearances
We have an elegant assortment Of Rings.
Tho settings are unique and the work
,nanship excellent. The stones are With
out flaw and very brilliant. There is a
great variety of prices, but you are as
,ured good quality no matter what the
price quoted may be. We had almost
forgotten to say that we sell Watches,
Clocks and Silverware, too.
L. PERELMAM, 800 STATE ST
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

TO LET Large we'll furnished room,
fine location. 1876 Water ST., corner Mar
ket. 1888 go oC
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. bookkeeper. APP
ply by letter, stating experience, etc.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

BILLETTER til eller fra Denmark,
. Norge og Sverrig billigst hos f. l..
Brown, Hornet State and Jefferson SITS.
10145 4-6 If I Nth sa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WANTED-First class machinist only.
Button Engineering Co. 1l474 SD q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WANTED-3 or 4 nice furnished rooms,
rent reasonable. Inquire Evening News
office. 114S0 5-23 3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

Sc, 600 to loan on bond aud mortgage In
sums to suit. Amhoy Realty and Con-
.struction Co. 10223 2-2I II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WANTED-Kiln setter. The New Jersey
Terra Gotta Co. I1461 5.22 II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

A capable steDographer with his own ma
chine gonld like work evenings, either
occasionally or regularly. Address r. 81,
Evening News office Bog 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
MISCELLANEOUS

ALCHIN'S ice cream has no equal, man
ufactured at The Mirror, 81 Smith st.
11257 5-S IF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
HAVE you EXECUTIVE ABILITY7
WANTED

WANTED House, G ooms and bath,
good locality, rent $1S to $40. r.. W.,
Evening News. 1l476 5-23 3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

TO LET-Hall room, with board, in pri-
vate family. $50 Smith st. 114s1 5-23 ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WATCH our window for Saturday spe-
Gals The Mirror Confectionery, 81
Smith ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

FULL list of May and other fine records
on hand. 1888 State st. 1928 $40 II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

WANTED-A capable, honest young man
wishes work in office or collecting, or
agent; has bad experience; references IL
desired state wages and describe work.
Address r. Evening News office. 5.22 3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

TRY our old fashioned Chocolate Cream
Drops. The Mirror Confectionery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23
sIMMEN's Bread, sold at ali dealers.

SIGNS, show cards, window and wagon
lettering, gliding on glass, pictorial
signs and banner painting. The U. S.
Sign Co., 8 New Brunswick ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

TO LET-store at 3 King St, suitable for
office and many other purposes. In
quire c. NJ. Peterson, So Smith st.
11445 $50 tn tn sat If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-23

FOR SALE-Houses on Rector ST., easy
terms; before renting see us. Boynton
Bros, 81 Smith st. 1l202 5-4 II
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-06-22

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psls, : Dsas ssesga sseasf
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-06-22
cAss. s. C,hase.

Tue Grand Jury naishtd iss work and
we're discharged for the term on Saturday
lsss. They reported seven true bile AND
nine no, fouud. The four b,ys from Ben
uinetcn, held TO appear before the Grand
Jury 90 the charge Of the murder Of Fred
Bartlett Of North Btnnitgton we're not In
dicsed.
The Johns on murder trial hss occupied
The whole week aud was fSished and given
70 shs Jury Tuesday evening 81 $50. Tn
Jury brcusht 10 their verdict wednesday
.. m. Of guilty Of msnslsugttr. The stat
ga represented throughout 10 spartica.
lariy shls ma o. BY Attorney General G
Cr.us and s 10 A,torpsy Vim. X Daley
ullA nr Johl. u'sia,erssts could not hsvs
bs<r 10 better hseds than these o. AsssFs
p. O, Archibald. o. n. Barber and A. !
C,d~cr,b, ~ho did oil 10 their rowu Il
cav. ihs reps Ation Of their client.
sac 70. hlshasl Ksse. Re pctden, re
,,Avu hn 10, a.es plea d rot rsiity arc
tasd.d sssi y to rape. ~ 90 go arc
. a.. e-k
ssss W Cocisuss. Igor Gaze Bail Of
Oh 60 scif.nsd Tsel,s.nss easd prov
&c. rs1.a a. 800.
s.s v. wallscs Bro,k w.. \ Bah
III ras essr came b<fors Tbs Cart r1ts
a4s. rem E.t Dsfsst By Game Nsrdei
cs,se Toe csspialnt ~" thas lne Aro
,nsi aasu ~sre ssed 10 The n~hg Of
msph, last~sd Of sapd. The line ! has
u. n.a 10 he Bs,t<rtii inte ~lieh 'hs
~ "a ran Bosh WERE hpcd tlo Zach aEe
costa
sac W. VIM. Ssxicn, seilisf lq9or.
Sels. frcs.
state W. nsHry u yaoids. Iaaliery,
Eeis. pros.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-06-22
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Manchester Post ONCE

Manchester Post office
Once hour, from 6 Is .. IN. to y. m
Malls Close.
Going South ass. m. ii 10 .. m
Going North s IS .. IN. 2 80 p. IN. 45 p. m
Manchester Centre, Dorset and Peru stag
ii 10 Am.
Mails Due.
From the North, sam. 4p. %
From the South. 3 and 10 s.m. 4 4 7.a5 p m
Manchester Centre, Dorset and Peru 4 pm
once open on Sunday from . 80 to loa
M, IA Is TO 1890 p. IN. d. K. Simond',
Postmaster.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-06-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS

EQUINOX HOUSE.
Pau Waterman New fork
\ G kHpstelu
NJ and N. William C Esl.'son
NJ and Mn Quinby
hisslFdiih Calmly
niss Ole ason Troy
Miss xAsy D dlssson
~ aud Mrs Cbas y Francis
NJ and Mrs. ksgsns Warner
~ Lyseh
Mas Cora DsUins
n and hrs Robert T lincoln Chicago
AID ave servants
HIS W BseAwith child and
nurss
Miss Mary Bsckviih
a D FAuisoa
Miss Skinner
Miss Prsdsrsita Simmer
mrs Geo u LsSis bohalo
Ma Lewis
n Bis,
y Lssts Albany
~ and Mrs Rorsyths Bsetoa
Oeo Chsfso Rutland
Hm u yahaae,ts
PW Clement
Dudley paits
Tho kibsy
Mrs harrington Waller Dthot
chiiA and tso made
Msry Marssfss wsltsr
\ hcQusen Mes York
U DorvAl
y Bsetss
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-06-22

AT meeting Of Hope Lodge Of Odd
Fellows held Monday evening It was voted
to proossd with The erection Of . building
on their new lot. The building will be one
that 10 up-to.dste 10 al respects, with large
hall etc. on the ground nsor;aad with lodge
rooms, spacious ante rooms and club room
on second floor. This building, when com.
pleted will be distinct addition to the
town and will cost In the neigbborhood Of
s5 600. The Odd Fellows are to be con.
gratulated on their energy and the spirit In
which they have undsrtlAsa'thls, and i. 10
to BE- hoped that they wiii receive the hear.
" support Of all the people In their under.
taking.
EAST ARLINGTON.
Mr.. Gregory Of PennsvlVar IA Is here to
supply the pulpit In the Congregational
church this summer, He ID . student 10
Hartford Theological Seminary.
The concert given by the Methodist
Sunday School for Childrtp's Day last Ssa-
day evening, wss highly spoken Of. Psuiins
and Nay ehpfii ton ssug . dust 10 very
plessspt manner. Edward Buck ard Mrs.
Nllss tach sarg sole. Floral decorations
we're 10 Abubdanee.
WEST ARLINGTON
"A. SHE Of Cambridge vas In to~p oIe
day lat week.
x. n. HsrIi gton AID J sisgsl were In
rosn one day las, week.
Il J f.rnham AID family went 10
vsnches'ef o.e day last week.
Mis-. y. lli. ard MAs'sr ksJ mord Poor
are Will & rsis,iv 10 Cambridge
NJ AnsoD P.rsors has re:u,a.d l.
be, home 10 PenlsylvaIia sfter spsid .
few s~ts IL ibs home d Mr.. Henry Par.
,ons. n. Parsons n ssili very ~.
--s<versl farmers from this vicinity went
u CAnbridee 9Th calves last Tuesday.
Mn. II. n. Farnhsm Is spending few
Gays In Springfield, with relatives,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-06-22
COUNTY COURT.
PRESIDING JrDGE.
Hon. John W. Rowell.


Hon. John W. Rowell.
AssisTASTJr DGEs.
Hon. Norman l.. Nattison,
Hon. william =. Peck.
CLIRK.
Harry T. Cashman.
6nERirr.
Henry 8 Wilson.
S1ArEs ArT0RSrY.
william X. Daley.
REPORTER.
Chss. Is. Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
MAINE NEWS,
Carnegie's Offer for New
Library Is Accepted.
Freeport Citizens So Vote at
A Special Meeting.
Bath Liquor Dealers Hear Sheriff's
Warning-Other Notes.

Freeport, Me-, March 31.-At a spec-
lai town meeting held here, today, it
was voted unanimously to accent the
otter of Andrew Carnegie of $500 for
free public library. This is $500 more
than was asked for. Mr.. Carnegie
STIMULATES that the town raise $500
yearly Tor support of the library and
that the $1,000 already raised by the
town people for this purpose be in
vested. the interest on the same to be
used exclusively for the library's SUD-
port.
Mr.. Carnegie's offer to Freeport of
money for library was made i'm the
following letters:
Mr.. Carnegie would be glad to give
$500 for the erection of IA library build
ing i'm FrecepCrt if by the resolution of
the council the town agrees to SUPPORT
the same at a cost of not less than $500
year; provided also that the funds
they now have in hand. amounting to
$500, is invested permanently and Mr..
Carnegie is guaranteed that the III
terest would be devoted wholly to car
ry on the library to supplement the
Revenue raised by taxation. A site also
must be given for the building
This olfer was received on March II.
by Miss Annette Aldrich, librarian of
the E. H. Bartol library.
Special town meeting was held today.
to take action i'm the matter. Chas. G..
Keene was elected moderator
Robert f. Randall made Il motion
that the town accept the gift.
A. w. Shaw addressed the meeting
giving the history OF the movement for
ii library. He said the citizens had been
working for a long time and have
raised $25OC and that they had exhaust
ed all their means and last fall they
asked Mr. Carnegie to give $4,000 to-
ward the library. Mr.. Carnegie replied
to the letter. He said FreepOrt was too
small town for a library. Then those
in charge asked for $500 to be added
to what the committee had on hand.
Mr.. Carnegie replied as above quoted
offering $4,000. This is his first offer of
it's kind that Mr.. Carnegie has made,
always previous to this he has stipu-
lated that the town raise 10 per cent.
of the total gift, annually, TO support
the library.
Mr.. Shaw said that the library would
continue to be called the b. H. BartOl
library. it being named for former
resident whose relatives had done
much for the library.
Rev. Silas \. Adams spoke in hum
orOus vein. He said, GAS YOU all know,
Mr.. Carnegie is an immensely rich man
and does not want to die rich and L
think Frceport should help him realize
his wish"
Robert f. Randall and Mr.. Brewer
also spoke i'm favor of accepting Mr..
Carncgies offer. The motion was car
ried without Il dissenting voice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
FEELING IN PARIS
Is That the War Will Continue to Drag
ALONG.

Paris. March 31.-1.50 p. M.-What-
ever hopefulness the peace situation
may have had some days ago. the stu
alton is now completely changed and
there il every prospect that the war
will drag along. Consequently the dis
patches appearing in America saying
that Foreign Minister Delcasse and
DIR. MontOnO. the japanese minister to
France. have been comforting at the
formers house relative to peace are
inaccurate.
The foregoing view of the situation
is taken by the parties Immediately
concerned and it is asserted with the
authority of the foreign office and the
Japanese legation.
The Associated Press correspondent
has talked at length with DR.. Monto-
no during the last few days and the
situation heretofore set forth in these
dispatches reflected the views of DR..
Motono and others directly concerned,
although with the usual reservation Of
not using their names. However, in
view of the continued reports that
there were indications that Minister
Delcasse and DIR. Motono were taking
an active part in the negotiations the
correspondent of The Associated Press
called at the japanese legation. Fri
day. and requested DR.. Motono to fur
nish a definite statement which would
put at rest all misunderstanding. Ac-
cordingly the doctor gave the follow
ing statement which was taken I'm
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