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The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

There were rumors Tuesday noon
that new ticket would be slipped in
during the afternoon and evening,
but the rumors proved to be mere
''yoshes," rs Ole Yonson would say.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Manager AL Ellison has got his elk
park fences repaired and 10 head of
the big antlered creatures enclosed.
There are still head outside looking
through the wires rs tho anxious to
yet inside,
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Rickert's Kansas City letter re.
ports n continued advance in the
price Of beef.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Claude Recs left Saturday to take
charge Of the\stage business Mt Rifle.
A host OF friends wish Claude success
In his new position.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Uncle Jimmy Gray Of Piceance
was In town Tuesday transacting bus
mess with the county commissioners.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

s. G. Patterson of South Fork was
swapping yarns with Meeker friends
Wednesday,.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

w. A. Deuel., one Of the best known
and most competent railroad men in
the West, has been appointed general
manager of the Moffat road. Mr..
Deuel. is now with the Union Pacific.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

1t il a matter Of current report that
Harry Gibler, Of the forest service, liz
soon to become member of the
grand army of benedicts. Good boy.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

r. H. Jones went to New Castle
yesterday after load Of apple
which, 1t is reported, are u glut on
the market over there.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

DIR. Kirkpatrick and wife returned
to Meeker Thursday evening after
spending the winter east.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Joe Rooney returned from his Den
yer sightseeing trip the latter part
OF the week.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

President Roosevelt started Mon
day for his outipg-which will wind
up In this section.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08
Wanted---To Let Contrnct

To clear about % acres of willow
ground. On F. NJ. Taylor ranch
North Fork.) Stump puller fur
nished. Call on or address
taS-ml3l ID. +. Carson, Buford, Cole.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Ed b. Lewis of Angora was in town
Tuesday. Mr.. Lewis is the Rio
BlancO representative of the Fair
bury, Neb., Nursery company, and Is
handling fruit and shade trees adapt
ed to this climate. He is not trying
to do much in the tree line now but
intends making All active canvas OF
the county before the coming fall.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Casper Steipt died on Tuesday
morning at eight o'clock and WAS
buried Wednesday morning, Rev.
George of st. James church conduct
ing the burial services. The deceased
had been u county charge for many
years and was known to all the old
timers,
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

According to Denver advices, Dave
Moffat has. made u turning move
ment' In Wall street and has secured
the dough" Had Dave failed to
make the ''r,lise" we would have
worked up a little pool in his interest.
Dawes \ hustler.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08
HOME NEWS.
Spring seems to have appeared.

Henry Wilson Is still enjoying life
ut San Diego, Gala.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Walter James returned from his
three months sojourn In California
Yesterday,
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Mrs. J. H. Lakamp of Buford spent
few days in town this week visiting
friends,
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

H. N. Rawson and r.. F. Dunn were
among the up-river folks who at
tended to business matters in town
during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08
r. NJ. Laprce Is out again after an
other tussle with lagrippe.

Election of school directors Is the
next thing OH the program.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Range men will please note the nd-
dition OF the G. A. Sheetz brands to
our herd
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. ID. Ferguson of
Thornburg visited the city Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

DIR. Bell reports the arrival Of II
baby girl at the home of AL Bills.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08

Charley Dickinson visited Mr.. and
Durham early In the week.
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08
Piceance Pointers.

o. L. Dudley is prebaring to put in
a crop of oats.
J. b. Wallace branded and turned
out his cattle last week.
Everyone has commenced farming
in earnest in this vicinity.
John Boies of Yellow creek was a
visitor at home this week.
f. 1. Hawk has accepted a position
with A. ]. Ryan for the summer,
Perry Boies and family have been
moving into their new home the past
week.
Fremont Dixon of Rifle Is over
looking after his ranch property on
sulphur creek.
The Davis Bros. have branded and
turned out mostof their cattle. They
look good, too.
G. J. Dickinson ia expected in soon
just purchased by him in Utah. 81
Farewell is his foreman now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Duckett have
accepted a position with the ID cat
tie company for the season.
Parkes Bros. of Sulphur bought a
nice span of matched horses this
week from Mrs Miner of Meeker.
Robt. Reigan of Thurman creek,
captured four young wolves last week.
Pretty good days work Mr.. Reigan.
w. H. Violet of Yellow creek, has
been very sick with stomach trouble.
but, we are glad to note, Is improving
slowly.
Mrs. Katie Sprague returned home
from Meeker this week where she has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. H.
s. Howey.
Mrs. Cook, the lady who has leased
Mr.. Schermerhorn's house for the
season, is now installed in her new
place of business and hopes by good
treatment and fair dealing to win the
the patronage of the travelling public.
Piceance school closed last Friday
and there was a good attendance OF
parents and others who enjoyed the
program highly. Too much credit
cannot be given the teacher, Mr.. f.
1. Hawk, who had the pupils thor
oughly trained and they certainly ac-
Quilted themselves creditabiy.
T. E. Bailey, formerly a resident OF
Stewart Gulch but now residing at
Parachute, Colo, made a sale of a
group of elaterite claims in Stewart
gulch recently to the Cleveland Flat
erite and Paint company, and we were
informed from n very reliable source
that the consideration was something
over $4,000. Good for you, Thomas.
St. James Episcopal Church Service
st. James Episcopal church SER
vices tomorrow passion Sunday as
follows:
$3.50 II. m.--Holy communion.
liza. m.-Morning service.
APP. m.-Children's service.
1880 p. m.-Evening service.
TO- n. m.-Sunday School.
Subject of morning sermon-"De.
spised and Rejected" Evening"
The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08
St. James Episcopal Church Servic,

overwhelmingly, Wednes-
day and Friday at p. M; Wednes-
dny and Friday at 80 p. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
GOV. COBB AND STAFF
Present at Military Carnival in Port
Iand-Canadian Troops Arrive.

Portland Me-. June 23.-The sun was ir
appearance for the first time for an en-
tire week. today, much to the delight OF
those interested in the Merchants ano
Manufacturers Exposition and Military
Carnival which opened, yesterday. 1t wa
Governors and Canadian military day
and the features were the presence OF
Governor William r Cobb. and members
of his saff, and the arrival OF Canadiaf
troops. A battalion from the sd Reei
meut of Sherbrooke. accompanied by
hand. arrived on the morning train anc
a norticn of the 65th Regiment of Mon
treaI is expected, tomorrow morning
For this afternoon. drills ana eHhipit'oi's
nv the Canadian companies We're ar
r,nped also n concert by the Canadian
hand. and contests between members OF
the visiting companies.
This evening. there was n parade
with the Canadian companies in line
and the visiting soldiers were given ar
ovation along the route. Gov. CopD was
later. escorted to the EXPOSITION
grounds where a review Of the troops
took place.
Subsequently IA banquet was enjoyed
at the West End Hotel, the session al
tho tables being continued late into the
night, There were number OF leiic'
itious speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
Mrs. Rogers Taken Out Of
Solitary Confinement.
Now in United States Care
Has Freedom Of Jail.
Admiral Clark Denies Any Knowledge Of
Brothers Recent Telegram.

Windsor, VT, June 2S.-In vivid con-
trast to what had been appointed for
her, Mrs. Mary Rogers, who was to
have been hanged, today, for the muir
der of her husband, spent the hours in
mingling freely with the other women
prisoners in the institution where she
is confined. 1t was the first occasion
for several months that she was per-
mitted this freedom, for since the time
when her reprieve began she has been
living in solitary SeclusiOn in a cell.
This freedom to go where she may in
the prison was a result of the action
of the United States circuit court, yes
terday, in granting an appeal in the
Rogers case to the supreme court of
the United States. This action virtual
ly placed the prisoner under the con-
troll of the federal authorities, al
though she is still within the custody
of the state officials.
Sheriff Henry H. Peck visited the
prison, today, and read to Mrs. Rogers
the reprieve which was signed by Gov.
Bell and which again postponed her ex-
ecution, this time until Dec. s. Mrs.
Rogers listened to the reading quietly
and when it was finished she thanked
the sheriff and gave expression also to
her gratitude for the kindness shown
her at the prison and especially for the
untiring efforts of her counsel to save
her life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
Graduates Second Glass,
Just 20 in Number.
Address by Rev. VIM. Dew.
Hyde, President Of Bowdoln.
Total Number Of Graduates from 6orhan,
This Year, Thirt-eight.

Gorham, Me-, June 23.-The closing
event of Commencement week in Cor
ham took place, today, when the grad
uating exercises of the second class Of
1905, Gorham Normal School, were held
at the Congregational church at 9 A.
NJ, which was well filled with the
friends of the graduates.
The decorations of the church were
exquisite for their effectiveness. The
graduates, members of the lower
classes of the school, and members of
the faculty occupied seats reserved for
them at the front of the church, Sam
uel Fl. Read acted as marshal.
The following was the order Of exer-
cises:
Music
Address-"Personal oualifications ms Of # the
Teacher"
Rev Vim. Dewitt Hyde. President of
Comforting Diplomas.
Music and BenedictiOn.
The graduates number 90 and are as
follows:
Stella V. Atwood. Lisbon; Amy Bart
lett, Bethel. X. F. D. No. 1; Marcia E.
Bracket, Cornish; Della f. Cranmore,
Milo: Louise NJ. Deering, Gorham; Lu-
RI r. Fitch, East Sebago; Mildred A.
Fogg, Buxton Center: Alice c. CALI
gan. Eastport: Marian F. Hall, South
Paris, K. F. D. No. 2: Edith S. Har-
low, Gorham: Ida E. Harmon, Bux-
ton; Alberta T.. Hewitt. Augusta, r.
F. d. No. 5; Efiie NJ. Holmes, Machias,
Box. 562; Lucy L. Hovey, Augusta;
Elizabeth c. Jones, Gorham; Mary j.
Kehoe, Passport; Florence G. King,
South Portland, IS Forest avenue; Ma
rion P. McDonough, 40 Waterville
street; Mary McTernan, "a Mellen
street; Miriam S. Merrill. Skowhegan
127 Water street; Mabel F. Paine, STAN
dish; Samuel H. Reed, HOulton, Box
lis: Elizabeth L. ROBBIE, Gorham: En-
ma r. Rounds, Bridgton, r. F. D. No
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
Good Sport at Union Park,
Friday Afternoon.
Chase's Frank c. and BurriI|'s
Harvard the Winners.


P1ttsfield, Me-, June 23.-(SpeciaD.-
The opening day of the big June trot-
ting meet at Union park, Friday, was
all that could be asked for as to wealth
er and the racing was as usual very
fine. The good sized crowd in attend
ance enjoyed some very exciting rae
ing.
In the 3-minute class six starters
came out for the word 1t was a pref
ty field and was made up as follows:
Chase's Frank c., Dustins Barbara L.,
Geo. Dustins Venice NJ, Ryders c. S.
p, Tilton's Dolly r., and Goddard's
Bernett. The race went in three
straight to Frank c., who had plenty
of speed and took the race handily.
Barbara L., the Pittsfield horse ham
| died by the veteran driver Chas. Dus-
| tin, gathered in second money and the
third was awarded to C. S. P. and
| fourth to Dolly T.
There were only three starters in the
2.23 class, but it took five heats to de-
eide the argument. The horses were:
| Ryder's Gray Rex, Burrilrs Harvard
| and Reynolds Bumps.
The first two heats went to Gray
| Rex, but Harvard had the required
| speed and after the second heat gath
| cred in the race in three straight
! Bumps vas drawn after the third heat
The fastest time was 2.25A.
The officials in the stand We're: G
S. Dorrity, starter; c. H. Simpson OF
Waterville, +. II. Bowden of Monroe
and c. S. Dorrity. judges; w. A. Ger
IRISH Of Unity, E. V. Weymouth OF
Pittsfield, w. Fl. Small of Waterville
| timers; V. c. Bowman of Detroit
clerk: George f. Ball of Exeter, mar
shall. The summary:
3 MINUTE CLASS.
Frank c.. CHI s. by Nelson Crank
| Chase. Waterville) ..................1 l
| Barbara L., br m, by Baby Wilkes
| tChas. Dustin, PittsfieldD ..........2
c. S. p, $, by Dustmont q. II.
| Ryder, Bangor) ....-...........::.-..3 3
Dolly T.. b m. by Ashland Wilkes
III. F. Tilton. Newporp ;.;-,;-.;;.4
| Goddard. lewiston :..:-....:::..-a a.
Venice NJ. b m, by Nelson Geo.
| Dustin, Waterville) .................6
| Time 2.3l. 2.3l. 23il5.
| 223 CLASS.
Harvard, b g. by Golden Slope
| Or. w. Burrill. Bangor). :.-.3 l
| Wilkes tRyder, BlngoD. -::...1
Bumps CIV. G. Reynolds. Wa
'er Time. 225a. 2.3s4. 2.26. 80. 2a4i..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
CHANGE OF NAME
And Other Business of Publishers
Paper Co. and Eastern Timber Co.

Portland, Me-, June 23.-Special
meetings of the stockholders of the
Eastern Timber Co. and Of the Pub
fishers Paper Co., were held in this
city, Friday. The meeting Of the former
was held just previous to a meeting of
the directors held in New York City.
The stockholders of the Eastern Tim
Der Co. approved of the bond issue of
s2,500,000, voted to change the name
to the Publishers Paper Co, and the
number of directors, was changed from
five to IL. Directors were elected and
Immediately after the board was or
ganized in New York with the choice
of VIM. A. Hall of New York, presi-
dent; HOsmer r. Parsons New York,
vice president; and James r. Burnet,
New York, treasurer and general coun-
sell
The directors elected were as fol-
lows: H. F. Lawson, Frank B. Noyes,
and Augustus S. Peabody, Chicago:
Robert B. Van COurtlandt, Oakleigh
Thorne, H. B. Hollins. Benjamin F..
Yoakum, w. a. Hall, James r. Bur-
nett. Hosmer b. Parsons, and ]. F..
Alderman, all of New York; and
George B. James Of Boston.
The name of the former Publishers
Paper Co. was then changed at Il
special meeting of that company to the
Saco River Electric & Water Power
Co.
Construction work at Portsmouth
and at water powers along the Saco
river will now be pushed to completion
The new company has contracts with
publishers for $1.0O0.OOO worth of pap
er a year for 20 years, beginning on
completion of the mills
Suits brought i'm Maine and New
Hampshire by the Eastern Timber Co.
against George b. James of Boston,
and the Frost Product Co. Of which
Mr.. James is treasurer, were to compel
the conveyance of 100000 acres of land
in addition to the 100000 acres hereto
fore conveyed to the company which it
is claimed he contracted to convey but
which it is alleged he has conveyed to
the Forest Product Co.
The writs are returnable at the Oc-
tober term of the supreme court. At
tachments have been placed for the
amount of the suits, which is $1,000
900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
At KENT'S HILL.
Narrow Escape from Drowning
Funeral of Mrs. Oliver.

Kent's Hill, Me-, June 23.-(SpeciaD.
A narrow escape from drowning oc-
Cured here, last Wednesday. Clarence
Campbell and Harold Brown, two res
of Boston. were on Jersey pond in a
canoe. which in some manner was
overturned, precipitating all three into
the water. All could swim, fortunately,
but owing to the distance from shore
LOOMS soon became exhausted and
called for help to Campbell. The latter
responded to his call and was Crap
pied by Loomis, with the result that
both were in danger Of being drowned.
Campbell managed to free himself.
however, and reaching shore, secured a
log and managed to reach LOOMS In
time to rescue him. Brown had in the
meantime chung to the overturned ca
noe and was rescued in similar man.
ner.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Prof. A..
I. Oliver, whose death occurred, last
Sunday, was held. Wednesday after
noon. The services were held in the
King performing the services. assisted
by Rev. f. r. Franch and Rev. w. r.
Berry. The church services were pre-
coded by n short prayer at the house.
The church services were very i'm
pressive, Mr.. Berry speaking in a
feeling manner of the life of the de-
ceased as identified with the school.
The floral tributes were many and
beautiful, attesting to the love and es-
TEEN of Mrs. Oliver. The church, too,
was beautif'ed with the evergreens OF
Commencement, where less than 10
days ago the deceased played an OBJ
ligato Mt the graduation exercises.
There were many out-of-town people
present, among whom may be named
Mrs. Hannah ]. Bailey of Winthrop.
Miss Anderson of Winthrop. Mrs. Hill
of Brooklyn, N. Y; Mrs. Dearborn OF
East Saugus, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. OIL
Yer OF East Saugus, Mass; Clarence
Oliver of East Saugus, Miss Isabel
Stickney of East Brownfield, and Miss
es Mabel and Florence Cobb Of Gardi-
ner.
The music was furnished by Willie
E. Bachelor of New York, who is a
guest at the home of Mrs. divers pa
rents, assisted by Miss Villa Pheian
and Miss Carrie Bradford, Doth OF
whom were members or the present
graduating class and had reached tneir
home. only to return to be present at
the funeral of their beloved teacher.
The interment was made IN the
Kent's Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
Condition Of Trade Con-
tinues to Improve.
Seasonab|e Weather Results
In Crop Improvement
And Large Sales Recorded For Fall De-
IiveT---leather Strong.

New York, June 23.-Bradstreet's
State of Trade, tomorrow. will say:
Improvement mirrOred forth some
weeks ago in the phase Better feel
ing" has broadened and assumed more
tangible form, this week, stimulated as
it has been, by seasOnable weather, re-
sulting crop Improvement. better re-
tail trade, improved recorder business
and larger sales for fall account in
many markets. Most commodity prices
show remarkable strength despite the
better tenor of crop adVices, indicating
the supporting effect of large potential
demand and lack of burdensOme sup
plies.
Cotton. after weakening early on
good crop reports, strengthened and re-
gained all the early loss on covering
induced by reports that all the posi-
BILE new and old supplies will be need
ed in view of the strength Of the con-
sumptive demand. Cotton goods have
shown added strength and it is a sell
ler's market, as buyers are apparently
disposed to deal freely at present quo
tations. Dry goods have sold well at
wholesale and retail, this week. Cotton
yarn manufacturers are well sold
ahead. Wool is quiet, but very firm.
with buyers forced to pay full prices
for needed supplies.
In manufactured products the
strength of leather is notable. The re-
cent advance has caused somewhat of
lull in demand. but the feeling is that
these prices must be paid. Hides are
stronger or higher. verifying with the
varieties dealt in. Shoes are selling well
at the West and Eastern shipments are
per cent. larger than a year ago.
Fig iron prices have been again
shaded, this week, about rs cents per
ton in leading markets.
business failures for the week ending
June 22, number 157 against 215 in the
like week in 1904.
Wheat, including flour, exports for
the week ending June %, are 975,S32
bushels. against 1.271 ,473. this week last
year. From July 1, to date, the exports
are 81 ,671, 119 bushels against 49,, 744, 149,
last year.
Corn exports for the week are 1,110,-
35f bushels, against 1857, 062. year ago.
From July l to date, the exports of
corn are 1902, 667 bushels, against 81
Dol 90i. in 1904.
In Canada current trade is quiet but
the future outlook favors activity.
Crops promise well, spring wheat in
the Northwest being in particularly
good condition. Prices of farm cOmmod-
tiles are also good.
Failures for the week number %,
against % in this week, year ago.
Dispatches to Dun'S Review indicate
that the past week has been decidedly
favorable for business, both in direct
distribution of merchandise and indi-
rectly in the helpful influences that
comes from brighter crop outlook.
Encouraging reports are still heard at
Boston, where the sentiment of the
business world is cheerful. Retail dis
tribution is heavy, and manufacturing
plants report little idle machinery.
Total bank exchanges, this week, at
al leading cities in the United States.
are $2l ,220, OS5.517. gain of GA per
cent. over last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
EAST MAINE SEMINARY.
Frederick e. Bragdon Of Lincoln
Elected President and Principal.

Bangor, Me-. June pa meeting of
the board of trustees Of the Eastern
Maine Conference Seminary at the Y.
M. c. A. building in this city was held,
this afternoon, resulting in the election
as president and principal of the semi
nary, Frederick E. Bragdon of Lincoln.
X. l.. thus ending a hard fought con-
test in which there has been bitter feel
ing David Straw Of Ellsworth, pre-
scented his resignation as a member Of
the board of trustees.
Mr.. Bragdon is a native of Brewer,
but has been principal of several
schools in Rhode Island and Borden
town, N. J. The name of f. A. Cooper
was presented, but he had not a sufti-
cient number of votes to elect. The
name Of James Brooks Of Bangor. was
withdrawn.
Several financial matters were dis
cussed later in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
ADMIRAL cLARK's STATEMENT.
Didn't Know of Brothers Telegram,
but Opposes Death Penalty.

Montpelier, VT, June Ex-Governor
Charles ]. Bell has received a telegram
from Admiral Charles E. Clark at
Washington, stating that he had no
knowledge that his brother was to send
a message to Governor Bell, received
a few days ago, requesting that the
portrait of the admiral in the capitol
be turned with the face to the wall on
the day of the execution of Mrs.
Mary NJ Rogers. The admiral states
that he does not wish it to be under
stood that he approves of the death
penalty for murder. The telegram
follows:
Governor Charles j. Bell.
white River Junction, Vermont.
published statement that l had any
knowledge of my brothers statement
mentioning my portrait absolutely I'M
true. Please do not understand from
this that l approve of death penalty,
when laws framed as in Rhode Island
assure life Imprisonment.
(Signed) "CHARLES E. CLARK"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-24
THE STATE WINS.
Boston E. Portland Express Co. MUS
Paw S29.17 Franchise Tax.

A decision has been handed dow''
from the law court in suit OF the
state of Maine VS.. the Boston & PORT
land Express Co., whereby the compa-
nv must nay the State the sum OF sZ9'l'
as a franchise tax.
The Boston G. Portland Express CO.
has its freight shipped by boat from
BOSTON. The assessors Determined ~
lew a pro rata tax. In order to DO tnis'
an imaginary line was drawn OUT u
goa from the boundary line between
Maine and New Hampshire. The pro
rating was determined on the ratio tne
distance was determined on the rau no
the distance from Portland 10 ,lle
;,,,,.,nary line bore to the whole ois-
tance from Portland to Boston.
The defence continued that the Ia. TAX
should be pro rata on the basis Oh r r,e
jurisdiction of the State of Maine. I'M
court has now upheld this conteh'ioi'
and decided that the express company
sha,, nav a tax of $29.17. without costs