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The Washington times., 1905-04-30
Graduate Coach Apperous of Georgetown
and White of the Buff and Blue
Explain the Methods Used
This Season.

Velopment there are many other details
IN a way foreign 10 the game. The best
men for the positions must be had at
all hazards. Friendship of any OF the
older members Of the squad must not,
IN any way, enter into the fight for posi-
tons. and man must often be chosen
or rejected regardless of his former
reputation or lack Of experience In
short tie choice of men must be wholly
on the mans worth for the position for
which he is trying
College spirit :llust be engendered and
the realization that the game is never
lost until the last man is out must be
ever' kept before the men The fresh
men must learn to depend upon them
selves al crucial stages, while encour-
agement must be given after each pIay
whether good or bad. The spirit of
competition must be kept alive in order
that the Eaen be ever at their best.
The Washington times., 1905-04-30
UNDOUBTEDLY an EXPERT.

The usual bet had been made that a
certain man with a wonderful palate
would identify twenty-five different
sorts of wine by tasting them, one after
another. with his eyes shut Up TO the
twentS-fourth he mentioned each one
correctly. Being puzzled what to give
him for the twenty-fifth, his judges
were driven to give him water He
turned it over and over on his tongue,
asked for a second mouthfuI, considered
ii with a perpleXed expression, at last
had an inspiration "Of course" ha
exclaimed. its the stuff don't know
what-it's caIed-it's the stun you clean
your teeth with. London Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

tice. making the pitchers throw their
best curves to the batters. Each player
would bat three balls and then retire in
favor of another
Il gave the men the best coaching
possible on the hit-and-run game, and
1 have seen the boys work the game
pretty well at times. They are yet a
little deficient on Just exactly when 10
give the signal, bu. this viii GENE with
practice and experience
The Washington times., 1905-04-30
Rlght Man in Right Place.

This marks the beginning Or the de-
gsloDuenf Of scientific bunting. the hit
aKdsruu gau1e base stealing, signaling
frofa batter - runner sliding. and other
essential Qualities WHieH go - make up
q successful tsIsa.
slAslae from tns actual playing de-
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

wasps have acquired of being the most
violent tempered of animals is, she says.
entirely unwarranted.
While knowing much of the ways aud
habits of butterflies in general. and her
tame pets in particular Miss Mabel
Aver, who so lovingly cares for them
declares she has positively no knowi-
edge from a scientific point of view"
Il do not know why certain things
are So" she exclainls quantity, but l
know one must love butterflies in or
der to tame them
The Washington times., 1905-04-30
AS BEAUTIFUL AS HEBE.

John" said Farmer Foddershucks to
his college-bred son, who was home on
a vacation. hey ye noticed ST MuIlets
tim ire h. rjeht ii5eIT er itl i 5e
SHES as beautiful as Hsbe, agreed
John enthusiastic
LAW. shucks!" erunted Farmer F.
shes 4 blame sight purtier'n he ne
Why, he amt no beauty. She gifts il
FIN her mothers folks. Cleveland
Leader.
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

five or six times. and thus had them in
good shape for fast work when we
started work on University Field. |
consider the indoor work of incalculabIe
value to the team.
The Washington times., 1905-04-30
Has Power of Recognition.

Al,nough ants were a source OF in
terest long before the unknown old
Hebrew advised the siuggard to go to
the ant, new facts have been discoy-
cred about the Industrious and intelli-
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

weak points. Two things I tried to par
uculariy impress upon the infielders was
TO always get their feet together when
fielding ground ball. and 10 throw
overhanded unless under extraordinary
circumstances Many infieiders throw
balls to bases underhanded- My expert
ence has been that it always pays to
The Washington times., 1905-04-30
Criticised Perfect Throws.

II also tried to impress two things
upon the outfieiders. The most impor-
tant was TO always bound Il bali to the
plate or to base. I criticised perfect
throws which came in on the fy. An
outfelder shows lack of baseball sense
when he throws ball on q line to the
home plate or third base. Another thing
was to always get a fly ball on the run
when q man is on third base with aone
or one out. In this way the neIsIer has
a fine swing with which 10 start the bail
to the plate when the runner stries to
score
I devoted much time to batting prac-
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

take a little more time anG shoot the
ball with strong overland movement.
The Washington times., 1905-04-30

- REAkING away from the conven-
x lions of the past, three bright,
/ original American girls have dis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

Prince Of Pilsen' the best of the Saw
age output of musical comedies. The
company to be seen in this seasons
presentation is made up of those art
lists and singers who have achieved the
most pronounced success in the several
companies presenting the piece last
year. when assures an even and high
ly enjoyable performance.
Jess Dandy will again be seen as the
German brewer. and Louise Willis,
who achieved distinction with the Lon
don company, will repeat her success
as the charming widow. Arthur DON
aldson and liver Anderson, the Gre
ators of the roles of the real Prince
and the American naval lieutenant,
will be seen in their original parts.
and dainty Jeanette Beageard will
again be the Sidone; Almyra Forrest.
real Vassar graduate, plays the part
of Edith Adams. the Vassar girl, in
which she scored so pleasantly for the
past two seasons. Marie Walsh will
be seen as Nellie, the brewers daugh-
ter; Percy Ames as the young English
lord, Stella MARITIME plays the Bell-
boy, and James Sullivan the Francois:
and 4 full chorus of pretty girls. who
can sing and dance. will contribute
their share. to the general excellence
of the performance. A special Or
chestra travels with the company.
Seats are now on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
AMUSEM ENTS.
THE DEVILS Auction"

chas. ii. Yale's Devils Auction
i'iaue us annual appearance at the on
era house. Thursday evening. and was
greeted by fair-sized audience ,rhie
Well-Known combination of hri,,i,n,
pallets and clever scenic effects comes
this season with several changes and
new features that make il a nlaas,nt
evenings diversion.
In" acrobatic feats and eontort;o,,s
of Chaos, the imp of darkness woro
particularly well deserving of the an
plause which was accorded them Tn,
new scene of the magic picture gallery
with mirth-p provoking meetings no.
tween Toby, Chaos anG the demon dor
and eat. was 4 pleasing feature aud
the golden palace of the pasha was
charming in its gor gaous scenery
One of the best parts of the nor
forma nee was the speciality act bv the
MaXSmlth D1o, whose clever featc az
Juggling make them interesting entor-
tainers. The difficult act of nerforn-
ing the cakewalk while standin. on
the top rurS of an upright ladder must
be seen to be appreciated.
Fraulein Jennie Prayer deserve
great cOmnendatiOr for her evcel,on,
dancing. and the fairy protectress v-,s
nr-ttiy impersonated by Miss V;olct
Sidney. The costuming and lighting
effect We're of the best.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
"Summer Homes"

The Boston & Albany r. r. has is
sued n most attractive 4S-page folder
containing list of hotels and summer
boarding houses in the Berkshire Hlii'
district and at other points ON the hn".
and one page is devoted 10 schedule or
stage and electric connections from
our railroad stations to interior towns.
1t is artistically illustrated with
half-tones of mountain, lake. water
falls. stage roads. and general Iah"-
ccape Views of interest in this territory
and contains descriptive sketches Oh
many towns.
a pleasing addition to this folder Is
the sketch entitled "A Railroad
ldyT' which should prove interesting
to every traveller over the line. Copies
of this folder may be secured at the
principal ticket offices. or upon appl-
cation to A. r. Hanson. General Ias-
senger Agent Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

Now York. Nav 1S--Loss of confidence
in values showed a notable growth dur
ing the progress of today's trading in
s,0rks and heavy liquidation was the con-
se,uence Professional traders were very
norsistcnt on the short side. of the mar
tive pools which have made unavailing
eff,rts to get prices up and the decline
IN nrices brought other selling by the
innatierce of margins and the unstopping
~ etock-less orders. The downward
,,o,,ement was not accomplished without
n struggle The bulls again centcred their
-fnrts on the TranScOntinentIl group and
e. Paul Union Pacific and Southern Pa;
;6o Of different times showed consider
ohic strength But the over-accumniation
~ those stocks in the effort to support
.no ~ market made them weaker than the
a"erage when the unloading process be-
S't' SIT cannot be said that any important
,a,rs developed during tn" day. bat there
s ;, discussion of n number of POINTS in
" o,,tIoOk which have been brought into
ttont ~ zion in the last few days. The reaS-
,,ri,1 q opjniorS from steel trade authOri-
SUI. SUI t5at the present luil in demand. was
uI AZ o,v 10 prove temporary were disregard
nJ The liquidation OF the United States
cu :. 40, stocks in consequence came from II
,'nrtsrs, selling for London account
rforniup an important proportion of the
,nia 10. Nothing in the money market eX-
w,n;mad the urgent liquidation which be-
p,mn precipitate in the final dealings,
cnE;rg the closing very weak and at
ap5e apou, .' we're weak. Total sales. par val
90 aIo mr.. United States rs registered
ue., ,ha old As advanced X per cent. on
call
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. May IS.
Wheat for July delivery sold, today
at SJi.. an advance of 81. cents from tn.
lowest point of the day. Numerous crol
damage reports from the Southwest wer,
apparently responsible for the sharp up
turn. The market practically at The high
est poirt of the session with Il net adj
up 5sd;a4c. oats show 4 gain of &c, an'
provisions are unchanged to IL cents high
er.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-No. ; May, ~; july, &'tsm'r
Sept. S3EMr-.
CORN-No. . May. "A; July old 4sA
July new, 4s7,ftw; Sept. old. i$is; Sept
new, ASS.
CATS~No. May. slI.; July COS: Sept.
2S3es,s..
NESS PORK-May. 1-f': July. 1913
Sept. 1905.
i.ArD-May. -. July. ,,;1l.: Sept. 10.
SHORT RIBS-May. 40; July. '39: Sept.
49,,
Cash quotations were as follows:
FLOUR-Stcad:.
MHEAT-No. , spring. 1O2mlOi; No. 3
90, 102; No. . red, 95t tlO:;...
CORN-NO. ., "a; No. yellow. AZ
OATS-No. >. Big; No. , white, 81 "a al2
No 3 white. 3lhi32I.
Ky E-No. >. 71fIIs
BARI.EY-Good feeding 31Hi0
MALTING-Fair 10 choice. 4GMiJ.
FLAX SEEDING. 1. 12G; No. ! north
western, 1i2.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime. 295.
MESS PORk-12thl12i0.
LARD-122i46f72'.
SHOtT RIFFS SIDES-T. .oose 105G71i.
SHORT CLEAR SlDES-H"Xcd, iai9
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
PERSONAL Mention.
Ira Haskell Of South China, was in
town Yesterday

Ira Haskell Of South China, was in
town. yesterday.
Joe p. Weston Of Belgrade was in the
city on business. vest arflay.
Edwin H. Washburn Of the Lewiston
Journal renewed acquaintances in Au-
Susta. Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. ]. Amns of Cross hill
were making business calls in Augusta
Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Bryant of Pittsfield.
were among the guests registered al
Hotel North. yesterday.
Arthur L. LeClair of Lisbon Falls. is
the guest of his brother. George II. Le-
Clair. 2. Washington street.
Miss Eta Foren and Master Winfield
Johnson. left on the Pullman, Thursday
morning. for visit with the formers
parents in Bath, N. B.
Chester \ S. Kingsley returned.
Wednesday, to BOwdOin College. after
an enforced six weeks vacation at
home by reason of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

Naturally. iH the course of year.
there are noticed. among the wander
ers who show up at the police station
for a nights lodging. some curious
specimens of mankind. but the limit
was reached, yesterday morning. when
the lodgers who had enjoyed the COM
forts of the station. Wednesday night
lined up in police headquarters. for
Marshal Breen's inspection. There
were two of them. and they rejoiced
in the names of Paddy or Patrick
RYAN, and II. McAuliff. The sur
names of the two were familiar ones
and brought with them certain mem
ories of the old time prize ring. when
were banished. however. when the
gentlemen themselves appeared. Inc
peculiar feature about them was that
they had both lost a leg. Mr.. NC
Auliffe was minus his right bower OF
locomotion, while his companion hao
lost his left and as the two stumpeu
into the room. the spectacle presented.
while of course it awakened a feeling
of sympathy on the part of those VINO
happened to be present. was at the
same time amusing. They both had
tho same story. like the two lawyers
in "ITncle Toms Cabin" of the l9oo
edition. the details of which were to
the effect that they had come from
I.ewiston, and were on their way to
New brunswick. They were not peg
pars. but were selling lead pehclis
along the route as a means of earning
a livelihood. After thorough ex-
animation. which brought to light no
reason why they should be detained.
the marshal told them that they could
On proyided that they would get ou'
~ town at once, II not sooner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

A great deal of favorable comment is
heard among those citizens who have
had occasion to visit the vicinity of
the State House. upon the work which
has recently been done about the
grounds. in the way of decoration by
setting out shrubs. The evergreens
which have been set out at different
points in the enclosure and also out
side the grounds. on Capitol street. al
ready show the Improvement they will
constitute from an ornamental stand
point, and the shrubbery, which has
been set out on the terraces and at
each side of the entrance. together
with the Boston ivy along the base OF
the wall. will soon begin to put forth
their foliage. The work that has been
done along this line will in time great
ly beautify the Capitol grounds. and
destroy the somewhat rigid effect
which has heretofore existed. and it
reflects much credit to the artistic
taste of those who have had it in
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

City Marshal Breen has received a
notice from Supt. Chas. S. Hart of the
Massachusetts State RefOrmatory at
Concord junction. giving a description
of one John COlded. alias John L.
Kadra. who made his escape May II.
while being transferred to the re-
fOrmatory. and for whose capture re-
wari of so is offered. The young
man is IS years of age. 5 feet in height.
and weighs 112 pounds. He has black
hair. dark brown eyes. dark COM
plexion, and no beard. He has a
prominent nose. with a small scar pear
the end, and his teeth are good. The
little finger on one hand has been
broken. He wears a 6?s hat, and 81
Shoes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

Boston. May 1S
FLOUR-Quiet but firm; spring patents
mill shipment. GOnf66l
cOEN-Firmer and higher; No. yellow
Gl1k.
OATS-Higher; No. clipped white. $50
39E
MILL FEED-Tnchangcd.
EPAN-Spring. unchanged.
MINED FEED-I'nchangrd.
COTTON SEED ,MEAI-lTnchanged.
PORE-Ouiet: medium, 1,.O
J.AED-Quiet; SIS.
REEF-Quiet; extra heavy sides. 9M3h
LAMHS-Steady: 11M12.
VEALS-Quiet: 9H10.
RUTTET:-Easier and lower; northern
2iT2rA.
CHEESF.-Steady: York state. 14M141i.
EGGS-Firm; fancy, 2lM22; eastern. l!
Ma0
APPLES-Oniet but firm; Maine Bald
wins No. !. 175T2o5.
POTATOES-Easv: White Mountains. 3
m35: Hcultor Hebrons. 25M%: Green
Mountains. 25TD.
STTGAR-ouiet on basis of cents fo'
granulated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
THE CHILDREN'S HOME.
Quarterly Meeting Of Society-Home
Prospering-PIans Discussed.

The quarterly meeting Of the board
OF managers of the Maine Children's
Home Society was held at 3 o'clock,
Thursday afternoon, at the office of
Williamson & Rurleigh. The superin-
tendents report for the past quartz.
was read and approved. showing that
q children have been cared for at the
Hcme, II have been sent TO trial homes.
ana two adopted into good families.
Inc total receipts Turing the past
three months have been N5.S.64 and
inc expenditures. including repairs,
Sl3"l... Plans were discussed for ac-
quirins land adjoining the Home prop
erty. for forming better summer play
ground for the children, and other mat
terS of general intereS. taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

1t is not probable that the Cony High
School will be represented at the Bow
dOin Invitation InterscfOlastic meet 20
be held at Brunswick. Saturday. May
q. There are several good field ana
track athletes in the school who could
probably gather in j few points with
training. but they arc dcvCting all their
spare time to baseball this spring. and
for the day of the field day they have
a game scheduled at Fairfield. This
invitation meet has taken the place of
the old interscholastic association
which thrived for half dozen years
ana which was founded in this city in
1891 through the energy of several en-
thusastic Cony High Eoys Of those
days. AS usual a dozen or more of the
leading preparatory schools of the State
will be represented at The field day and
every event will be sharply contested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

Horace PuringtOn, mayor of Water
VILE. appeared before the county COM
missiorers, Thursday, and asked for the
appointment If two special deputy sher-
ifs in Waterville for the enforcement
Of the liquor law. He said the situation
as tc enforcement in Waterville was
nice but he wanted it ideal. He thought
that as the county got the fines in vio-
latiOns Of the liquor law Il should bear
at least portion of the expense. Sher-
i'll Ham and the county attorney were
in attendance. One Of the commission
ers. Josiah w. Basset1, of Winslcw. is
father If Norman T.. Bassett, of Angus
ia. member of the Sturgis commits
siOn-BaEgOr Commercial, May Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
WORK ON THE PIPE LINE.
Grew Started in, Wednesday Morning,
on the Leighton Farm.

Work on the pipe line between Carla-
t"n pond ami the city reservoir. was
commenced. Wednesday morning, on
the Leighton farm. a little more than
TWO miles from the city. crew of 90
itaiians Is at present engaged, digging
IN the direction of the city. but the
iOrce will be doubled. next week, and
from that time the work will proceed
in both directions. Tha soil where the
men arc now working is clay, and is
somewhat wet from the rain which has
fallen. this week. but below one foot in
depth the ground is reported to be yery
dry
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
Fletcher & Robbins are doing ouite n

Fletcher & Robbins are doing quite a
lot of work in the way Of repairs and
alterations in the &. 4. Eaton shoe
factory, which will take them about Il
week to complete. Among other changes
which have been made is that of the ID
cation of the shipping office. on the first
floor. which has been moved from the
southe asst corner. whore it has hereto
fore been located, to the northwest cor
ner. \ great deal of work has also been
done in the way of changing and build
ing new racks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

Arrangements have been completed.
between the managers of the business
mems and clerks baseball teams to play
the final game in the series. Saturday.
May u. The clerks have insisted on
playing strictly business mems team.
and have excluded any possibility Of The
latter playing any ringers The losing
team in the series will be expected to
furnish supper to their opponents,
and this. i'm itself. will furnish the in
centive for first-class game.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

yesterday was the fifth day in sue
oeSslon on which rain had fallen or
cloudy weather had prevailed. The
amount of rain which has fallen dur
ing the week has not been large. but
IL mas done much good. A great deal
is needed yet, however, to bring the
streams and ponds up to where they
should be at this season of the wear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
"The Prince of PiIsen."

Mr.. Henry W. Savage's succossf,,
musical comedy "The Prince of PHI
sen." will be the offering at the Opera
House. Saturday. 1.-The Prince OF Pill
SEN" now in its third year of con-
tinuous success, owes much of its last
ing popularity to the great number of
song hits contained i'm the score writ
ten by Gustav LuderS. Indeed there
are many people who consider "The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

lie sure and attenl the auction sale
OF the White Estate, Corner Church e.
fleasant streets, Gardiner Wednesday.
May 24th at P. NJ. 1t will paw Won
10 read their advertisement on first
page. House open for inspection on
daE OF sale at p. NJ. Sale at 2 O'Clock
Wednesday, Nav oath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
Fleshy Persons

often perspire profus~ly, suffer much
from heat. chafe badly and have ten
der feet. Mrs. Z. A. Goodwin Of Lynn.
Mass. is such person. She says:
Comfort Powder Is q blessing to me-
rec )mmend 1T to all my friends" 1t
cures all skin irritations. tender, ach-
ing feet, and keeps dress shields
sweet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

The work Of remodellng the r. w.
Soule building, at the foot of Winthrop
Kill. is progressing well. Several floors
have been laid, and the carpenters
have commenced the work of sheathing
overhead. A crew of men is also at
work in the cellar, excavating prepara-
tory to laying 4 floor of cement. In or-
der to do this. the present depth of the
cellar will be Increased two feet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
New York Cotton Market.

New York. May IS.
Srot closed quiet. M.ddlin$ uplands.
$50: do. gull 80. Sales. li6 haies.
GaIv. ston u;fiat s 1-l6: Charleston
steady. "a: Me:nphis steady. LIS; New
Orleans steady. ~; Mobile easy. rs; ga
vannah quiet, 7ps.
Not receipts for six days. 1873.
Exports to Great Britain, Il. I'll; to
France. 1905: to tie continent, I.i%; to
Japan. 11.11,
Stock, S., ,13e.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

Inc members of Co. H. Of WatervilIe.
nave olhcially accepted the bowling
challenge. recently issued by enthu
slasts of Co. NJ. and arrangements have
been completed to mold the match, Sat
urday evening, May 81, in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

The United Spanish War Veterans.
owing to small membership. have ac-
cepted the invitation Of Henry G. Sta
ples Camp. S. of v, and will unite with
that order in participation in the an
nual Memorial day parade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

section Master Prout's crew began
work, yesterday. renewing sleepers and
plank at the Rines hill railroad cross
ing. The operations will be confined.
ana probably completed. today, putting
the crossing in good condition for the
season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago. May 1S
CATTLE-R Receints. 1000. good to prime
steers. "llffG7i.
HOGS-R"coipts. 2l,0C0; mixed and
butchers. :,20f'.i,o'a.
SHrEP-Receirts 14.OO9: good to choice
wethcrs ShOrn, 1901 -,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

The work of loading the schooner
Lizzie J. Cali. which has been receiV-
ing a cargo of lumber at the mill of the
Augusta Lumber Co.. was completed
Thursday morning. and she was tOwed
down the river, at noon. by the tug
Perry, on her way to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

inc Augusta Spirilualis1 Society has
secured the services of Edgar Emerson.
of Cambridgeport. Mass. to address th.
society, Sunday afternoon and evening,
June f.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19
Hot Weather Piles.

Persons afflicted with Piles should be
careful at this season Of the year. Hot
weather and bad drinking water contrib
ute to the conditions which make piles
wore painful and dangerous. DeWittS
witch Hazel Salve stops the pain. draws
nut the soreness and cures. Get the gen
,,,ne hearing the name Of f. c. Dewitt 4
NJ BoVdjtch, Webster 1 Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-19

per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 3a4M4M per cent.
Sterling exchange strong at 4Si.@ft iA6. p
for 'leT:and. and at 4SI 7.uiS4.S0 for GO
days.
Posted rates 4S3ia and 4S11a.
CONNIE rcial bills iS4iaM5s.
Bar silver IS4
Mexican dollars 4iA.
Government bonds weak.