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Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

The reading by Mrs. Laura Richards
OF Gardiner. which is to take the place
OF the graduating exercises of the
Fairfield Grammar school will occur,
this evening. in the Methodist church.
Mrs. Richards will also give selections
from her writings. Music will be fur
nished by Il chorus from the school,
under the direction of Miss Cate. who
has charge Of the music in the schools
TINS year. All are welcome, no admis-
sion fee will be charged
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12
Is Firm Refusal Of Rec
ognition Of Norway
ByForeign Powers--s Sweden viii
Surely Take That Position.
Norway Attending to Business, Prepared to
Fight if Necessary.

Stockholm, June 11.-Premier RAM
e,,1t in an interview says that the
Swedish government will refuse tc
recognize The revolution in Norway and
will submit to the Riksdag motions
comformable to this standpoint.
The premier thinks that the Riksdag
will adopt this view and is convinced
TINT no foreign power will recognize
Norway as an independent country
ogainst the will of Sweden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

The last shoot in the contest be-
tween the two squads Of the Oakland
Gun Club came off. last week, with a
score of 80 out of a possible 100 for
Capt. Blaisdell's squad. The boys of
that squad are justly proud of their
victory having made record never be-
fore equaled in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

The Rowdoin conference of Free Bap-
tiSt churches will hold its annual SeS-
sion, Wednesday and Thursday, at the
State Street church, Augusta. Among
the prominent speakers Of the conven-
ton will be Prof. A. w. Anthony, j. a.
Howe, Prof. a. n. Leonard of Lewis
ton. ard Pev. /. r. Mower of Water
Vile
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mrs. Florence NJ. Wallace of China.
department secretary of the Ladies Of
the G. A. f., will deliver an address be-
fore the children of the city schools in
the Opera house, on the evening of
Flag day, which will be next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mrs. w. II. X. Abbott left the city,
Saturday. for Haverhil, Mass. to at
tend the Commencement exercises at
Bradford Academy. from which her
daughter, Miss Ruth Abbott, is to be
graduated. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Small and Master
Harold returned. Saturday night, from
visit to Boston and New York. They
were accompanied home by their son.
Hugo, who has been attending school
at Cornwall on the Hudson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

There will be Il ''Rencft" social ut
the odd Fellows hall. Monday even
ing, under the auspices of the Dorcas
Rebckah Lodge for the benefit of Il
sick member. A large patronage is ex-
pectcd, as the cause is 4 most worthy
one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

attempts by the driver to get the ami
NAL into her proper stride before reach
ing the wire, the judges decided to al
low the driver to be changed and A. T.,
Sawyer took the reins. The difference
was evident at the first attempt and
the horse showed himself capable of
great possibilities with the right kind
Of training. The summaries:
80 CLASS
Bump. f. l.. Cove. / /
Dyspepsia Crue. George Groder, :.
Time. 1.9la. 110.
2.27 CLASS.
Lady b.. l.. G. Bunker, 3,
Assurance. r. F. Jaynes, 3 .
Bay Boy. Ira Mitchell, )
Time. LII. 114lz
200 CLASS
Fairview: Jr:. Albert Balentine. Il l
Venus, NJ Walter Reynolds, l Q
Time, 1.14l2. I10A. 1.1Gl.
The novelty race was introduced be-
tween the acts as an amusing feature
The last horse under the wire to be
pronounced the winner. To make the
race more laughable, the men at the
start were compelled to exchange
horses, each man being instructed,
meanwhile, not to whip the horse the
only means of persuasion to be cOaXing
and Fishing if desirable. The race was
won by Walter Gleason driving the
horse of S. T.. Whitcomb.
AS an additional feature Of interest
should be mentioned the exhibition be-
fore the judges stand of several horses
of reputation. some Of which are being
kept in training at the Central Maine
park. Among those introduced TO the
audience were 2-year-Old filly, Sus-
sette Baron sent by the Morrison Stock
farm, Livermore Falls, having n mark
of 2.I42l the stallion Sterling, by Mel
sons Wilkes, dam by Nalson. bred by
G. Davis of Skowhegan. and now owned
by A. T.. Sawyer of this city: and the
2-year-Uld stallion Simpson, owned by
e. H. Simpson of Waterville, which
Starter Charles DOrrithy claimed to
be one of the best colts in the State.
There were estimated to have been on
the grounds during the afternoon as
many as 5000 people. The ball game on
the diamond drew those not es-
pecially interested in horses, al
though at certain periods in
the races it was rather puzzling to dis
the hOrsemen. The excitement at the
park held the crowds until O'clock af-
ter which Il line of extra cars slowly
pulled away from the grounds with
loads of humanity, dusty and tired, but
well satisfied with the entertainments
of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

The Feast of Pentacost was observed
in the st. Francis de Sales church. Sun
day morning. one hundred and sixty
three children took the first communion.
at 1.4o o'clock, Sunday morning. AT 800
L. NJ, the commandments renewed their
baptiSnial vows, marching from the
convent building to the church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

from the train before it stopped, and
was tumbled In heap on the plat
form. almost rolling beneath the
wheels. She has learned discretion and
Will not try it again in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

The fishing season at Rangcley, ac-
"Ording TO the reports of certain Wa
tervillc parties, who returned from
there. Saturday, is among the best in
Maine. A 9-pound salmon was caught.
last week, by Frank l.. Davis of Fair
haven, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

one Of her charming entertainments
under the auspices Of Hamilton Lodge,
d. OF H., Thursday evening, June Is.
at Memorial hall. Mrs. Moulton comes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Miss Camilla Page. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. b. Page, Is at her home
mere from Massachusetts. where she IS
attending school, to pass the summer
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

T. 3. Barrett of Canaan, delivered n
lecture on the Realities Of Spiritual
ism." Sunday evening, in Memorial
Eall. The Oakland Male Quartet were
present and furnished music.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

1here VIII be Il stated meeting of
Waterville Lodge. F. and A. NJ, this
evening, for work in the Entered An
prentice Degree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

MIS-. W. L. Merrill, formerly of this
city, left, Saturday, to rejoin her hus-
band III Montana. She will pass a few
days in Boston on her return.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

The ball game played here, Saturday,
between the High school lime and the
keist Business College team resulted
in a victory for the visiting team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Ex-Governor Longino. Of MISSISSIPPI,
one of tn" most conservative of cotton
experts, predicts that the present se.i-
son will show the greatest cotton IA
mine in history.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

highly recommended as reader and
iinperson&tor, the press notices every
where abounding with words Of COM
mendation and it is hoped she will be-
greeted by large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mrs Dudley and daughter. Mrs. Ed
ward Wing. passed the day. Saturday.
with friends in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mrs. Ernest Small returned. Satur-
day. to Gardiner. after a brief visit at
the home of her uncle L. NJ. Andrews
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

DR.. IT. r. Whitney returned. Friday.
from Portland. where he attended the
meeting of the Maine Medical Associ-
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mr. ana Mrs. A. II. Mitchell of Bill
lerlca' MISS, are visiting at the home
OF Prof and Mrs. L. w. Hall. Main
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Carl Cotton. who is now studying law
in Bangor, is passing a few days at
his home here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12
WATERVILLE.

There was a clean slate in the munf.
'ipal court, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

NIs. Helen Percival of Lewiston. is
N,,'ig at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
d. roster Percival of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

MIS-. James Watts Of Portland, Ore.
Is 'isltlhg In this city at the home of
her sister. Mrs. Ralph ]. Patterson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

MISS Rhena Tibbitts of Norridge-
Wock' passed Saturday with friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

me regular monthly official board
meeting Will be held in the Methodist
chu:ch, Pleasant street, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Miss Alice Emerson and friend of
Raleigh. N. G.. are guests of Mrs. c. +.
A. Winston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

MISS Fauna jameson and brother.
Dwight of this city. left. Saturday. for
Il WISH OIL n week with friends i'm Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Rev. J. Il. Reardon was called to
Belgrade. yesterday. to officiatc at the
funeral Of the late Mrs. Hammond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Miss Ida Moody is passing a few
days with friends in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12
A Narrow Escape.

A lady had narrow escape, Sunday
night. at the Maine Central station.
che attempted the trick of alighting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12
FAIRFIELD.

Melrose Cotton, VINO has been Mt
Long Pond. is at his home here pass
ing 4 few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

Mrs. G. G. Fifield has returned to her
home in Dexter. after visiting Mrs. G.
+. johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

John Benson arrived home. Saturda :
night, from North Wayne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12
OAKLAND.

Mrs. F.. J. Morrisette is the guest Of
Augusta friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-06-12

MISS Nellie Lewis of this city. passed
sunday with friends in Foxcroft.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
W1TERSPOUT At CONEY
ScareS T7cO Men IN Boat, WhO
Lose Their Oars.

Scores OF early morning visitors who braved
the rain at Coney Island yesterday to stroll
along the beach saw a waterspOut which ran
from Nortons Point to a point opposite the
Seaside Park, nearly a mile off shore The
heavy rain shortly after o'clock made 1t i'm
possible for those on shore TO the spout
clearly.
John Manser of No 1910 Cortland-st. and
Samuel Barthof of West 5ti-st. and Surf-ave.
Coney Island. who We're fishing off Coney ISL
and Point when the waterspout appeared were
so badly frightened that they lost both oars
and drifted helplessly for nearly an hour be-
fore Edward Fuller. life guard, came TO their
aid. Their boat was upset when il was being
beached at Dreamland The waterspout reached
a height estimated al sixty feet. and travelled
swiftly that its force spent before il had
passed the length of the island.
feet of fishing boats was seen directly In
the path Of the spout, and il was feared that
the boats would he wrecked until its direction
changed, and ii went further off shore where il
finally disappeared nearly two miles away
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24

rlenipotentiary had long conversation with
NJ Nelidon. the Russian Ambassador. after
which a special courier started for St Peters
burg with dispatches for the Emperor.
The utmost discretion has been observed with
reference 10 the exchanges at Saturdays meet
ing. hut there is reason 10 believe that the
French Premier is now fully acquainted with
the line Of action which NJ. witte VIII adopt at
The peace conference.
". Witte appears TO be satisfied with NJ.
Touvier's assurances that France viii use every
possible means 10 assist her ally to reach salts
factory arrangement. The friendly relations OF
the French government with that Of Great
Britain VIII undoubtedly play a prominent part
when The period for a direct exchange of views
hegins II is believed that this was the chief
point discussed in the conversation at the Quail
d'Orsay. but untn the lines defined on which
the negotiations will be conducted France can
only promise 10 use her influence for the best
interests Of her ally.
Both parties have succeeded in keeping their
respective programmes secret and, therefore. as
sertions emanating from various quarters pur-
porting 10 specify conditions are purely specu-
lative.
The desire here is general that the results OF
the conference viii be a cessation OF hostilities.
and the hope is expressed that Russia will be
able 10 find an issue from her awkward situation
without sacrificing national self-respect.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
JONES SQUADRON RESTS.
Has Steamed Nearly 1000 Miles
WithOut Mishap.

Annapolis. Md. July 23-The John Paul Jones
squadron. commanded by Rear Admiral sigshee.
will complete its mission with the landing OF the
body tomorrow morning. The eight ships of the
squadron-four cruisers and four battleships-have
rested all day I'm the anchorage off the Naval
Academy, lying in double column. with the cruisers,
headed by the BROOKLYN nearest the city. The day
has been without ceremony. with the exception OF
the exchange of calls between Admiral Sands.
superintendent OF the Naval Academy, and Ad-
mirals Sigsbee and Davis and Captain E. E.
Gervais. of the French cruiser Jurien de la
Gravere.
On the half deck of the Brooklyn in a spacious
compartment at the entrance TO the cabin of Ad-
miral Sigsbee. lies the body OF John Paul Jones
1t is contained in coffin of lead. inclosed in an
otter of wood. OF handsome design. and draped with
the cOlors. Constant guard Is kept by armed
jackes
Admiral Sigsbee regards his mission eminently
successful and satisfactory. His squadron has
steamed nearly thousand miles without delay
on account of accident mlshap TO machinery
In detailing brief account OF his trip to-day Ad-
miral Sigsbee said:
Our reception abroad was a magnificent tribute
paid not only TO the distinguished dead. but to the
navy OF me United States The return was wi.h nie
sounding near Nantucket and that was brief.
uck ship by ON sa on a%d the S TRronsh this
medium report was transmitted TO the Navy De.
o'coeE Admiral Evahss naeshIp the Maine.
heard from by wireless to the southwark Later ~
the dsv his squadron Joined. also were all
but the Iowa, of Admiral Davis's feet of
four battleshps. The iowa Joined the feet on
the 22d. the day entered the capes There Adj
miral Evans dropped down to HAMPTON Roads
saluting the Brooklyn he passed her The SEE ond
batteshp squadron took up the lead In single
column. in which formation the trip up the bay was
made.
At o'clock tomorrow morning Rear Admiral
Sigsbee will salute Rear Admiral Sands with thir-
teen guns. and the salute will be returned from the
shore batteries. salute TO the squadron from the
French cruiser will then he given and returned
With these formalities the active transfer of
the body will be begun.
The personnel of the fleet will be put ashore in
small boats to form an imposing guard of honor
when the body is landed Its transfer to the shore
Will be the tug St0ndish. and the landing
made float draped and moored to the wharf.
1t will there be placed in hearse and transferred
to the vault IN the academy grounds. The only
ceremony will be the reading OF psalms by Chap
lain II. H. Clark, of the academy.
Rear Admiral Sissbee will give dinner In the
evening aboard the Brooklyn, at which Captain
Gervais will be the guest of honor. The captains
of the cruisers and their aids and Rear Admiral
Sands will be guests
The fleet of battleships may leave their anchor
age tomorrow and drop down the bay. Admiral
Sigsbee will proceed with his fleet to TOmpkins
Vile on Tuesday. His ships will there be laid up
for repairs. The French cruiser will depart on
Tuesday for Martinique
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
PROVINCIAL DISORDERS.
Serious Outbreaks IN Baltic Districts
The CAPITAL Quiet.

St Petersburg. July 23.-Though it was pre-
dicted that there would be some disorders in st.
Petersburg today the day was as quiet as yes
terday which was observed as a memorial day
for those killed on January 30 last Agitators
in Mini Novgorod. Kazan. Vitebsk. Ourmi and
several other towns arranged demonstrations
and tried 10 precipitate collisions with the police
and troops. but there was no loss OF life and no
serious affrays far as reported
Agitators in the Baltic provinces resorted TO
interference with church services TO insults
toward the clergy and even TO the use of fire
arms against attempts TO preserve order. As
In the case OF the murder of Baron Bistrom. a
popular and wealthy landowner OF Mitau, the
action Of the asitators to-day alenated the
sympathy OF the people. The congregations
however, were thoroughly intimidated and fed
In panic whenever there was demonstration.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
SAW PHANTOM HORSES.
Engineer Stopped Tram to Look Up
ViSOnary Team.

team Of phantom horses dashed across the
Long Island Railroad tracks near Winfield IN
front of the train that left Long Island CITY at
1912 O'Clock Saturday night according to its
engineer The train consisted OF a combination
baggage and smoking car and one passenger
coach. Il was in charge Of Jacob Tate, ensi-
neer. and George Smarter. conductor
The train was running at good speed, and just
as the engine got to the Hoffman Boulevard
crossing the engineer saw the team Of black
horses cross the track Just ahead OF the loco
motive He Immediately applied the brakes and
blew the whistle. and the train stopped some
distance beyond the crossing. II was backed
down 10 the crossing and a search made. but
not a trace OF anything could be found There
is considerable vacant land on each side of the
track at that point. and the railroad men
searched both sides without result The flag
man at the crossing said the gates were lowered
some time before the train reached there. and
he was positive that the team OF horses could
not have got over the tracks without his seeing
them. Tate positive that he the
horses. Their long tails We're flying out and
they snorted they jumped away from the en-
gine. II such close shave that the engi-
neer felt confident he had struck something, and
that why he ran back Fully twenty min
utes spent In trying TO solve the mystery.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
CARS SOLDIER INSANE.
erased by Drugs Used to 4Uoid
lSeTTice at Front.

Max Friedman. OF No. 1s5 East 4th-st.. was
taken 70 Bellevue Hospital last night mentally
aeranged. because Of the hardships which he
suffered while in the Russian army. and 10 the
effort on his part TO escape.
He was taken TO the hospital by a cousin,
Morris oKman. OF No. 1S9 East 4th-st who said
that Max had been staying with their aunt, a
Mrs. London, but that she was unable to care
for him. he had several times attempted sui
eide by trying 10 throw himself from the win
dow OF the apartment and from the roof Each
time he was caught in time.
Oxman said that ten months ago Friedman
was drafted into the Russian service at Odessa
and that he had attempted 10 escape by drugs
which affected his eyes. His malingering was
unsuccessful, but he succeeded later in deserting
and escaped from Odessa. He arrived in New
York about month ago. and since then he has
been living in East 4th-st
He was placed in the psychopathic ward and
VIII be arraigned in Essex Market court this
morning charged with insanity.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24

Many Counterfeit Coins Paid to Car
Conductors.

Secret Service detectives are trying to find
gang OF men who have for several days been pass
ing counterfeit quarters, halves and dollars and
who have managed TO dispose of many OF the
bad coins TO streetcar conductors. The con-
ductors of the 9th-ave. line have suffered es-
pecially. One conductor yesterday found seven
of the counterfeits in his money when he turned
over the receipts for the trip in the afternoon.
A dapper young offered silver dollar
to Patrick Roche. proprietor Of the Rossmore
Hotel. yesterday. asking for small change. Mr.
Roche accidentally dropped the coin the
counter. and it gave sound like the chug Of
a gasolene machine. The young man hastily
picked up the counterfeit and ran for the street.
He not pursued.
The Secret Service men say they think the
counterfets were made by James n. Rice. who
was arrested at the st. Louis Fair, and who
Is serving a seven years term. Rice S
sixteen old son is also serving two years
term for passing coins made by his father.
The counterfeits of lead with a thin plat
ing of silver. Contact with other coins in the
pockets of the conductors wore off the silver.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
RACES BEFORE ENGINE
Runa1cay Horses Speed Barely
AUerts Fatality.

Orange n. j.. July % (SpeciaD-Charles Van
Buskirk. of No. 10 Freeman-st.. Orange had a
thrilling ride behind runaway horse last night
Mr.. Van Buskirk in his runabout behind a
spirited horse. which became frightened near
CentraI-ave. and SeOtland-st. when the harness
broke. The gates at the Lackawanna crossing
at Central-ave We're lowered for approaching
express train. and the horse broke through them.
and. turning sharply. down the track with
the express train laundering along close behind.
The engineer Of the train saw the danger, and
was able to stop the train at Joyce-st Soon
afterward the horse stopped. Van Buskirk
escaped injury. but his runabout was badly
wrecked.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-24
MENTAL ACCURACY
Greatly Improved by Leaving off Coffee.


The manager of an extensive creamery In
Wis. states that while regular coffee drinker
he found il injurious 10 his health and a him
orance 10 the performance Of his business duties
Il cannot say" he continues. that / eyer
used coffee 10 excess but know that n did mo
harm, especially during the past few years
II impaired my digestion gave me a dis
tressing sense Of fullness in the region of the
stomach, causing most painful and disouiet d..
ing palpitatiOn Of the heart and what is verse
II muddled my mental faculties so as to seri-
ously injure my business efficiency
4 concluded, about months ago that some
thing would have 10 be done ] quit the use OF
the old kind Of coffee. short of. and began 10
drink Postum Food Coffee The cook didn't
make II right al first-she didn't boil il long
enough, and did not find IL palatable and quit
using il and went back 10 the old kind OF
any wife took the matter in hand. and by fol-
lowing the directions on the box faithfully she
bad me drinking Postum for several days before
J knew a. When ] happened 10 remark that
was feeling much better than I had for long
nme, she told me that ] had been drinking
POSTUM, and that accounted for IT, Now We
nave no other kind OF coffee on our table
Ny digestion has been perfectly restored
ana win this Improvement has come relief
from The oppressive sense OF fullDess and palpi-
Nuon of he heart that used 10 bother me so
ana note such gain in mental strength and
acuteness that j can attend 10 my office work
VIII wiz ease and pleasure and without making the
mistakes that were so annoying To me while
was usins the old kind 81 coffee
Postum Food Coffee is the greatest table
orlAh or the times. IN my humble estimation
Ns.le given by Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich
There's reason.