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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
At Portsmouth, Ahead Of.
the Other Peace ENJOYS.
Washlps With Rest Of Party
Expected at 10 A. N. To-day.
The CITY and kitery May Yard In Readi-
ness for Great Conference.

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. AS the
moment of the reception of the Rus
so-Japanese peace commission APP
breaches, Portsmouth is becoming
sayer with bunting. while people are
touring in from each train to assist at
Tuesdays ceremony. 1t is felt that the
event which is about to take place mas
no precedent in history, it being the
first time that the continents are inter-
estcd i'm peace negotiations. III peace
will be concluded, Portsmouth viii be-
come throughout the centuries more
famous than Utrecht and CampOfor-
milo.
AT the navy yard, the last touches
were given. today, to have everything
ready fOi the conference, the whole
serving us to give to the guests a fine
specimen of American comfort. Admit
raj Mead impaired the last strictest IN
structiOns to ensure the perfect secfe-
cy of the meetings, The members OF
the peace commission, while WITHIN the
navy yard. will be watched closer thah
the cardinals during the last concia'e
for the election of the Pope.
Sergius White, senior member Oh the
Russian peace commission, arrived III
Portsmouth by rail from Boston, al
Ills O'clock. tonight. and it IS expect
cd that the peace squadron having on
board the other men who VIII partlcl-
pate in the coming conference. Will
drop anchor i'm the harDor. by 10
o'clock. tomorrow forenoon. The cerc-
mony of formally welcoming the dis
state Of
New Hampshire. will be carried out
during the day. the program which was
arranged for today having been left
unchanged.
At the kittery navy yard. tonight,
wireless message WAS received Stating
that the dispatch boat Dolphin having
on board the Japanese representatives,
WAS off Cape Cod, 10 miles distant, at
dark The vessel was Steaming slowly
and 1t was expected she would reach
Portsmouth about 8 o'clock in the fore
loon.
Soon after the converted yacht May
Hover reaches the harbor. NJ. White
will go on board. The vessels will be
salutcd by the navy yard guns and
Rear Admiral W. w. Mead. the COM
mand.lnt, will go on hoard. About 600
members of the State Guard. and a de-
tachmcnt of marines will take part III
the exercises OH land. There was much
disappoiniment,l here. today. when it
MAS learned that the squadron had
been delayed by fog. but if the wealth.
cr should prove favorable, it is expect
81 that tho number of visitors will be
almost as large as it should have had
had there been 10 pOstponemcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
pointment at the exercises having to
be pOstpOned.

pointment at the exercises having to
be postponed.
Although the Kittery navy yard settied
hack into its accustomed routine some
what earlier than the inhabitants oil the
CITY the operators in the wireless Sta-
tion had a very busy day trying to PICK
up the Dolphin with the japanese ENJOYS
on board. . Aha
About dark tonight. an answer 10 tile
numerous calls was received stating that
at that time the Dolphin was OIL zap
Cod. - miles away. She was steaniis
SLOWLY and those on board thought tnat
the cruiser would reach the harpor apou'
8 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
A few hours after the Dolphin had Deei,
spoken by wireless, word was Te e.,,I,'
from Boston that Mr.. Witte haa nIa,iS
left that city. for Portsmouth, "r srectns the
envoy, and by 10 O'Clock. tonlght. uui.e
n crowd assembled at the railroad s,a :, ~
although the train was not due uith 10
One of the events OF the uay wa ausnnnar
dinner rendered tho several hswSpaper
correspondents i'm the city. ncIuuins
those from Japan. by r. w. ftartioIu, oi,
of the leading newspaper pfoprielois I'll
IN Witte was accompanied by NJ. Wien
III Tic WAS received by MIR. Moses, sec
retary of Governor McLane. ana MI
PIERCE. state secretary Tor New ramp
sh;re with whom he drove from Creek
Crnss where his special car was de-
tached from the train Arriving at the
Wentworth. NJ Witte expressed great
s,tisfaction at the day spent in Boston
and at the pleasant journey he had. He
rafused To enter into any particulars re-
garding his mission but said that he pre-
Serves the best rcmembranceS OF the re-
cention given him by President Roosevelt,
wbom h, considers an ideal statesman on
account of his simplicity coupled with
such powerful energy.
Notwithstanding many requests. he re-
fused to see anybody, saying that he was
rather fatigued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
JAPANESE Party.

On Thursday afternoon and evening.
OF the present week. a Japanese lawn
party will be given at the home of Mrs.
Frank Fuller on Chestnut street. Mrs.
Fuller has very kindly offered her home
and grounds and having passed two
years in Japan. she made a very fine
collection of Japanese work which will
be on exhibition. Refreshments will
be served. The party is given by Mrs.
r. f. DonnelI, Mrs. L. A. Beede. Mrs.
i. E. McCausIand and Mrs. ]. E. Ladd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08

The order was passed. and the may
or directed to draw his warrant for
the sum total.
The report Of the city auditor. up
to and including Aug. I. 1905. was pre-
scented and given a reading. The re-
port covers several pages detailing
financial data. appropriations. credits
and bebits. The report was accepted.
and send down to common council
for concurrence
The report of Henry Harrington, city
treasurer, for tho year of 1905. up to
Aug. 1. was read and accepted. -,
A report from the bridge committee
in regard TO replacing the draw of the
Gardiner and Randolph bridge. was
read. also Il communication from c. E.
Clark. first selectman Of Randolph. It
is said that the need of q new draw is
urgent. An order was passed, direct
ing the bridge committee to confer
with the committee on highways, side
walks and bridges. and to report, at the
next meeting. the condition of the pier
and drawer. with estimates of the
probable cost of the proposed UNDER
taking
An order was passed. directing the
street commissioner to construct a
sidewalk on Sawyer lane, so-called. In
South Gardiner. 500 to be taken from
the contingent fund for the same.
In concurrence. the upper board
PASSED an order, instructing the COM
mittee on public buildings to contract
for coal needed by the city in the years
of 1905 and 1906.
1t was voted to abate taxes for the
property.
A report from City Solicitor Atkins
showed his opinion to be that at all
times the official business transacted
by the street commissioner and all
work done by him. is subject to the di-
r1ction of the upper board. No further
business was consumated, but while In
joint session, three other matters
came up for discussion, and they will
receive consideration at a later meet
ing.
Mayor knight stated that Mrs. ]. S
Bradstreet mad mentioned to him that
the hose house. which stands near the
old wooden MILL is located on a por-
ton of her property, and he stated that
Mrs. Bradstreet considered that 1t
would be we'll for the, city to pay her
an annua! rental of a nominal sum, say
81 par wear as an acknowledgement OF
her ownership. p
The question Of building a floating
public city dock was also preached by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
GARDINER.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING.
Full City Council In Session, Last
Evcning-Routine Business.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of aldermen ard common coun-
cll was held. last evening. in the City
building, but although the me- ting was
called for tho regular hour. 100 o'clock,
it was some time after s. when Mayor
Knight called the upper board to order
Tho aldermen present were Blake,
Wing and Bryant. After the reading
"l records of past meetings. Alderman
llakr OF Ward |. presented the month
b. roll of bills. No 5 as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
NEW LIMERICK THREATENED.
Forest Fires Near Town-One $4,000
House Already Burned.

Houlton. Me. Aug. FOREST fires in
the vicinity of New Limerick are causing
great damage to woodlands and buildings
on the outskirts of the town are threat
ened A large new residence belonging to
Walter Willett was burned. Sunday.
Loss $1,000, no insurance. Lack, of rain is
causing fires to spread rapidly and
checking growth of crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
Havinq a Fine PASSAGE,

Newport, Il. l., Aug. IA wireless
message was received from the Nam
tuCket shoals Lightship reports the
squadron bearing the Russian and ia
pantSe peace commissioners passed
Nantucket ut $40. Tho message says
the weather was fine and that all on
board were enjoying good passage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
Gilt Cr.AIMa

ALBlON-Horace r. Norton Of Malheur,
Oregon, to Ann NJ Norton. land. ~
,MONMOU1H-Alice 4. Merrill Il ais. to
Geo. G: Goodale 81 winthrop. Land. 81.
WINTHROP-Myra Doughty Of Harps-
Oliver y. Clason Of Gardner to Elliot
Wood, 81"
I "A valuable consideration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08

Recruiting in the British Motor Nolrn-
teers Corps is at q standstill, because the
nrivates in the corps, although socially
just as good as the officers. are treated as
interiors while in uniform. For example
they frequently find themselves debarred
from joining the officers at mess during
the staff rides" simply for that reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
Cure For The Blues
one MEDICINE THAT mas NEVER FAILED
Health Fully Restored and the Low of
Life Regalnsd

When a cheerful. brave, light-hearted
woman is suddenly plunged into that
perfection of misery, tho BL UES, it is
sad picture. 1t is usually this way:
She has been feeling out of sorts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
EAST READFIEiD.

Miss Carrie Holmes arrived home from
an extended visit to her sister Mrs Gil
bert Underwood Of Fayette Mills, last
week go -.
Miss Beth Haines Of watervIiie, has
been visiting her relatives in Portland,
and is now with her aunt. Mrs a.. c.
Morrill, of this place. where she Win re-
main during her vacation. While In Port
land at the residence OF her iuHcles Eli
Merriman. she met her cousin from Cali
fornia. Miss Willard. and with Miss Mer-
riman the three cousins enjoyed a Very
pleasant and happy reunion. They passed
the day, last Saturday with their aunt.
Mrs. c.. w. .Manter Of Reattfield. The
three young ladies are accomplished musi-
Clans which fact made their meeting and
companionship more interesting.
Miss Alice 3. Smith of Medford, Mass,
IS visiting her friends in this place dur,
ing her vacation. She is employed as
cashier and bookkeeper in a leading drug
store in Boston, and her brother, r. l..
Smith, has a good position as station
agent in the subway on the street rail-
way. and both board with their mother
in Medford.
Mrs. ]. G. Richardson and Mrs E. F..
Richardson of Lewiston, visited at c. A.
Mace's, last Sunday, and returned home
on the morning train, Monday.
The many friends of Mrs Warren A.
Hunt will be glad to hear that she fs re-
covering from her sickness and Is able TO
sit up portion of each day. Miss Nellie
Eldridge has Leen caring for her during
her Illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
NORTH SIDNEY,

~,
terville. passed Sunday with his = father
rrahk ho"nan.
c; ID: Ihisseil and daughter. Helen, OF
LII, Smii.oh Mass.' are guests at l.. G. TIL
Mrs. Ina Taylor and daughter Emma
and Miss Ethel Sticknev of Aueusto'
passed last week in r r Saift's cotthr,,
ut Messnlonskte lake
Mr. and ,Jrs u-inthror
TOW $3.50 49, a WIn'sloP bowman OF bos-
his Parents. Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Rorr
man.
Misc Id,., 1,,.,,; xx.,.
tied Mis- AM, cInnh III, ~. wssrsrViiIe. VS.
'' Ni'iN' ms. week
=. NJ prummoHd of Augusta. was N
guest over Sunday of his niece, Mrs.
Ralph Sawtelle. -' n
Miss Mary IoncIev who has
ing several weeks at B. F. Hussey.s. re-
turned to her home in Buxton,I 1Srtday " =
Mr.. and Mrs David N,,,x,,,, =, ;otLrs,.as
were calling on friends in tewn. ..t.st
Wednesday ,.-- =, = - :. >,
Mrs Charles conev aud ,,ar ,,,,r,,. =
mrs. Fred Hayward of Augusta were
carer at r. L. Moore's. last Friday. 4
Donald Sawteiie of Oakland. visited Guy
Nj, -. $50
Mrs cL t,auue 1eweu OIL beigrade, visited
MIS- chester Hallett. recently. .-s. j..
MIS-; IL. Z. johnson, who passed several
G;Gho,t WIN ner oauGnter: Mrs. Leslie
Dr.. III. L. Jobnson's LAST Tbur rS n.r sons =
49,. .s,,-
"Go' 0AnOtNEH. ~
saving that ,,;sfor,,,mo na, nv Ou
sinp,y Jast E,r;Ja,, I'LL So"ss
cut off the loo NJ n fine rnoster Thi ,so
soon followed by the coming ot,t ~ :, e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08

EFT and John Lower of Newton. Mass,
land and buildings. ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-08
NORTH VASSALBoRo.

The bosses and secondhands of the
woclcn mill took their annual outing at
the pavilion on the shores of China lake.
Saturday and Sunday. and report u very
enjoyable time.
Nearly all Cur farmers have finished
haying and good crops have been secured
The usual Sunday evening service at the
NJ r. church was held on the lawn be.
tween the church and parsonage, last
Sunday evening.
III. d. B. Aver has been appointed SUI
perintendent of the Exhibition hall at the
Central Maine fair. the same as last year
All applications for space either for agri-
cultural or advertising exhibits, should be
made to him.
Howard Starky of Duluth, Mimi II
visiting his brother. Thomas Starky
Childrens night was observed. Aue. /.
by Nassalboro Rebekah Lodge, No. 81 and
4 fine time was reported. a.
News of the death of the wife of Hon
Geo. X. Smith was received here with
much sorrow. she had formed many
very pleasant acquaintance In this vicri-
iiy- and but to know her was to love
her
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27
BADGER STATE TEACHERS.
(By Associated press. !


Milwaukee Wis, Dec. 81 The Wis
eonsin State Teachers association
convened in ffty-third annual sesrton
here today, the estimated attendance
being f,2OO persons. The Indications
are that the gathering win prove the
most successful ever held by the or
ganization, for nothing has been left
undone which could conduce to the
pleasure OF the visitors. A number Of
the most prominent educators of the
country are present.
President c. e. McLenegan called
the gathering to order at 9 o'clock this
morning in the Davidson theatre. The
regular program Of reports and ad-
dresses was taken up after the usual
sormalities of opening In addition TO
reports from the committees on legis-
lation, course OF study and teachers
work, wages and pensions, there were
several interesting addresses. The
FIRST was by Supt. G. H. Landgraf OF
Marinette, who took as his subject
pensions More Harm Than a Bene
fit" Rabbi Samuel Hirschberg spoke
on Ethical Training In the Public
schools and Miss Julia G. Latnrop O.
Hull House, Chicago, on Training fol
Life in the Public Schools" supt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

we're supt C. G. Pearse of Milwaukee,
and President Converse Of Beloit col
lege.
New and attractive educational feat.
.ures were offered this afternoon at the
sectional meetings Of the various de.
partments.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27
FLORIDA TEACHERS rN SESSION.


AbN FHaoNlAAtu AlN1asf
Miami. Fla. Dee 2I.-rhe annual meet
ing Of the Florida Educational associa-
tlon convenes In this citS this even
ing. Entertainment has been provided
for 200 teachers. and II double the num-
Der come, they win be well provided for,
the best homes IN the city having been
thrown open for their accommodation.
The opening session win be occupied
with addresses Of welcome and respons-
es. to be followed by the annual address
Of President A. a. Murphree. The regu-
lar sessions win begin tomorrow morn
ing and continue through Friday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27
MILITIA ron NEW STATE.
Colonel Douglas Of Indian Territory Con-
fsrs With Captain Frantz.

Pawhuska, Dee 27.-Clarence b. Doug
las Of Muskogee, commanding the Indian
Territory regiment National guard, to-
day had "a conference with Governor Elect
Frantz regarding The reorganization OF
the Oklahoma National guard after state
hood. Increasing the guard to three regi-
ments, one from the Creek, Cherokee
and Choctaw nations, one from the
Chickasaw naticn and southwestern Okla
homa. and the third from Usage nation
and Oklahoma proper lie reports his
luterview with Capt Frsntz very sat-
lsfaeloIy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

John Kennedy Of Batavia. N. w. told Of
the practical workings of the Batavia
system which he originated and by
which two teachers are employed in
each school room, one assisting the
pupils with their study and the othey
hearing recitations Other speakers
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

three days that She convention wtll be
in session arc teachers wages, school
libraries. the social life Of The high
school tSmpulsory school law and its
enforcement the merit system as ap-
piled to public school teachers uni
form course OF study for the grades.
composition and design in drawing, and
the relation Of the kindergarten to the
public school system.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

Il Is a fearful fate 10 have to endure
The terrible torture OF Piles. Il can
truthfuIy say writes Harry Colson, OF
Afasonville. Ia. ''that for Blind. Bleed
ing; Itching and Protruding Piles,
Buckiins Arnica salve, is the best cure
made" Also best for cuts. burns and
injuries 25c at all druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

Group. Coughs. Colds, whooping-
Cough. etc, have no terrors for chiidrea
or adults who evacuate the bowels win
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar.
This remedy expeis all cold from the
system and strengthens the throat,
lungs and bronchial tubes. The Origi-
nal Laxative coasii, syrup and Liquid
Cold Cure. Sold by Q. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

The most pleasant, safest and best
remedy to use for Coughs, Colds, Group,
whooping Cough etc, is Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy
exneis all cold from the system by act
ing as cathartic on the bowels sold
by c. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

Why suffer with your stomach, kid
neys and liver when Holiister's Rocky
Mount9in Tea win make you well.
taken this month keeps you well all the
year. s5 cents. Tea OF Tablets. Ask
your druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

Large crowds and hrst-class racing
have marked the winter meeting al AS
COT para. Los Angeles,
The Pittsburg Nationals win take 22
men 10 Hot Springs IA March to start
the training camp.
"Pm Pool" is the rage in st. Paul this
winter and AN the pool and biiiArd
halls IN the SANITY city are thriving as
never before.
Nebraska IS 10 nave state baseball
league next sg son comprising eight
clubs.
wInle Hoppe, the hoy wonder at Bis
without defeat IN Paris.
Charlie Dahb. former shorlston % the
Brooklyns. is TO manage the Memphis
team Of the southern league the coming
season.
Detroit followers Of athletics contend
that John j. owen of that city shoul,
be recognized as the i00-yard champion
since the records Of Arthur Duney have
been eliminated by the Amateur Ath-
leac Union.
nlankcnship and Bfashear, both for
mer big leagne players. led the Paoih'
Coast leasue Ia batting for the seasol
iusi ended.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27
oUeEN's GIFT 10 a POST.


CBy Associated Presg.)
Rome, Dec. 27.-oueen Marguerite
having learned that Slgryr DSr.iucci, the
poet, was IN straigtened circumstances,
has bought HIS house in Bologne and
presented Il 10 him as a gift The queen
has also bought his library and assigned
IL to him for his lifetime
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27
REPUBLICAN PAPERS
COMMENT ON s An
a'AKfUM SCANDAL
BAD FOR Mr.. GRIMES
And Almost Equally So for
Governor Who IriedtO Shield
special 70 The Ncader.

Special TO The Ncader.
Enid. Dec 27--The Events, a staunch
republican paper. says: u Is only once
in a great while that the positions OF par
tisan newspapers are so completely wins
dicatod ns have been tho positions of the
Events with relation 10 the Flynn
Grimes regime to the Norman sanita-
riun. Three years ago The Events COM
menced iia campaign aEaiust the manip-
oiation Of the republican party for the
financial benefit Of Flynn-Grimes. ct an,
with especial reference TO snnliarlum,
school land matters and lcbbying CRAFTS.
IN the interest OF republican ascend
ancy along permanent lines -. Eeven Is
took the position that the manipulation
OF tho sanitarium matters was against
the party and that party Office holders
and alleged leaders who were rcspon-
sibie therefor should not he allowed 10
reiala office Ia the party.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

Rough skin and lacked hands are no.
only cured by DeWi,ts Witch Hazel
saive but an occasional application win
keep the skin soft and smooth. Best
for Eczema. Cuts. Durns Boils. etc The
genuine DeWitts witch Hazel salve
Affords iamedia-e relief in an forms Of
Blind. Bleeding, Itching and Protrpding
Piles. Sold by c. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

The season Of Indigestion Is upon us.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure tcr Indigestion
ana dyspepsie aiil 10 everything for the
stomach that an overloaded or over
worked stomach can not do for itself.
Kodoi Digests what you eat-gives the
stomach rest-relieves your stomach,
belching. .--..-t burn, indigestion. etc.
Sold by c. II. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27

he American Rowing association, the
so-called American Henley. has fixed up
Saturday. May 26 and the schuykill
course at Philadelphia as the time and
place for the annual regatta next year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-27
lAokmAn-eockwsLl WEDDING.


CBy Associated Press.)
clneinncsi, O.. Dect 27.-sA wedding Of
note az Glendale this evening was that
OF Miss Charlotte II Rockwell daughter
OF the late Cant c. n Rockwell. u S.
a.. and niece OF The late Gen. sheT-
man. and Mr.. Herman Lac1man, a re-
cent graduate Of the Boston School OF
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