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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
WATERVILLE.
NORTH ENDS 8; TAcoNNETs I.
The Snappiest Game Played in Water
vile for Many Day.

In one of the snappiest games OF
baseball which has ever been played
between local teams in Waterville. the
Waterville North Ends defeated the
TaconnetS Saturday, to l. The game.
from beginning to end, was almost be-
yond critisism and the plays were lib
eraIly applauded. Next to the pitching
of "Sammie" Herd for Taconnet. the
fielding of the Waterville team was
feature. This may easily be verified
for the benefit of those who did not
see the game by the statement that.
whereas Herd struck out II Of his OPP
ponents to one retired by Farnham.
the former was unable to win his
game. To be sure the game was won
and lost on a combination of two cost
w errors made in the third which al
lowed Waterville two OF the only three
scores to their credit, nevertheless
Herd was found for four base hits
with n total of Z. only one of which.
the two-bagger of Farnham. resulted
in any scoring. The citizens are now
satisfied that the team which has been
chosen to represent Waterville & Fair
f1eTd in the Trolley League is not rep
resentative or capable of doing justice
To the local ball players.
The game commenced at 4 o'clock
with Norman at the bat for Waterville.
He gave an easy fly to the CENTER
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seth CONGRESS.
Continued from Page One.)

stunt 10 The program. Then John A. Sui
Ivan of Boston rendered the stein
Song from ."rhe Prince Of Pilscn" amid
th,ndcrous applause. and the venerable
Grosvenor sang his Swan Song" through
his whskers. BY that time there was
not a seat to be had III the galleries
At o'clock n recess was taken until .,
but there was no prospect Of getting
away then, and another recess was taken
until T. A JOINT resolution was then pass
% by both houses to adjourn at TO
O'Clock. In the closing half-hDur in the
l!ous John Sharp Williams. democratic
leader, presided.
When the hour for adjournment finally
came there was only a handful Of sena-
tors attending, among them Mr.. Hale of
NJ line, who, as acting chairman of APP
had charge Of the days pro
gram At last the trouble over a rcsolE-
ton appropriating the necessary money
to pat Ghe rate law into operation was
settled and the engrOSSta copy sent 10
the President for approval. A committee
announced that the President had no fur
thcr communication; q vote Of thanks
was given Vice President Fairbanks and
h. responded with an address, and the
senate stood adjourned for the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
TO HELP HAVANA.
President Palma Asks Cuba for SIS,
100000 Appropriation.

Havana, July 1.-President Palma has
sent 4 message to the Senate in regard
To the raving and ecWcring Of Havana,
which, II" said. is d national ohliga-
ton. He said that the time had ar
rivoi to carry out the contract made
~ TIE intervening government with
Mckinney &. Rokcby for $40 SO. faG, but
til" difficulty hitherto HAD been the
question Of money.
Moreover. 4 greater supply Of water
will be needed when the sever system
il; established. ana til" Improvement of
the Ncrto water supply will cost $780,
COO. The plans ana the contract re-
Quirc alterations owing to the growth
Of Ne city ANA to the fact that it is de-
siroIs To ADOPT the most recent SyS-
tenn and tn" latest Improvements.
The contract permits Of changes. and
il would not be difficult 10 suggest ac-
cept1ble alterations in it if th"y We're
proposed in = rational way. Should the
changes MT II" accepted by tn" con
tractors it would not BE- difficult t, ar
ran;s.. FOR the resembling 81 the contract
Ly aIutUal consent. Nothing could be
done, however. until the money was
ready. and if cuba waited until the
AytIrt..mi"mto Was in condition to OBJ
tni.i il il would be a long tim" before
TN work Was don" ANA the government.
which had assumed the obligation,
wruld hnl itself III a difficult position
IL face of the claims Of the contractors
ANA it's unfuliill"d obligations.
The government must, therefore, take
tn" Initiative. ana the work should be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
President Commends Lab
ors Of 59th Congress.
Results Eclipse Those Of Any
Other Session He Knows Of.
Moi Afraid 10 Compare Its Work With That
Of ANY Previous Congress.

Warrington. July 1.-Prcsident ROose-
welt "n He adjournment Of the Con-
-rc$S, dictated Il statement CONCERNING
the work accomplished during the sts-
SION just concluded.
IL says that the present Congress
has done more substantive work along
the line Of ''rc:.l constructive stateman-
ship" than has been accomplished at
any session of Congress with which the
President is familiar. He aid that men
a genuine patriotism have 4 right to
feel "a profound satisfaction III the
entire course Of this Congress-
The text Of tile Presidents statement
follows:
''In the session that just closed the
Congress has done more substantive
work for good than any Congress
has dorr since / became familiar With
public affairs. The legislation has been
along the lines of real constructive
craftsmanship Of the most practical
and efficient type, and bill after bill
has been enacted into which is of an
importance SO great that il is fair to
say that the enactment of any one Of
hem alone would have made the Sos
sion m. n.orablc; such, for instance, as
thu railroad Dill; the meat inspection
nl+l ~lIrSt-. tic pure food bill. the bill
ftn' free alcohol III the arts. the consul
lar r,fum bin. Panama canal lcgiSla-
ton the mint Statehood bill and In"
naturalization bill. ] certainly have no
diNr1slt .um to blink AT What there is of
evil in our social. Industrial or political
life of today. but it seems to me that
the men of genuine patriotism who gen
timely wish Well to their country, have
the right To feel 4 profound SatiSfac-
ton in the entire course Of this Con-
grcss | would not be aflaid to com
pare its record with that Of any nrevl-
Gus Congress in our history. not alone
for the WISDOM but for for the diSin-
tcrc>te,,. Observation-Disclosures which has
controlled its action. 1t is noteworthy
that no. single measure which the
.loscst scrutiny could warrant us in
calling Of doubtful! propricty has been
enacted; and on the other hand no in
iucncn of any kind has awaited t" PIE"
.-cut TIT enactment Of the laws most
italy necessary to the nation at this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

fielder. Farnham found the ball for a
three base hit but McAlary was out
on a pop fly and Loon was assisted
out ut first by Herd. Stobir singled
but was caught attempting to steal
second by McAlary. Peterson popped
fly into the nit Of First Basrman
F'ortier. Herd obtained a single but
was caught in trying to make second.
Roderick flied out and t'ortirr and
Nigue famed in the second inning. For
Waterville, Fortier was assisted out,
McAlary to Fortier. The only home
run which has been witnessed on
Alumni field this season was then
Knocked by Thibideau. The work of
Taconnct on the offensive during the
rest of the game was fruitlcss.
In the third inning Watervllc's
chances for winning were ignonn-
iously thrown away on errors. Ffnlay-
son reached first on an error by J.
Herd. Higgins likewise took advan-
taSe of the weakness Of ODonnoll ana
as the ball for 4 moment sped from
SIGHT through an awkward throw the
iirst man up sped around to third
Sammle Herds only error OF the day
came at a most opportune time for
WaterViile as Norman landed easily
at the bag while Finlayson scored and
higgins. with no mon out. stood ready
to do likewise. His opportunity came
with the two-bagger Of Farnham
winch also brought in Norman. The
story OF the game is told, although the
real tensity Of the playing had barely
commenced During the remainder
three singles was all the combined bat
ting forces We're able to accomplish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
A Total of $3.50, 1s3.3O1 in the Session
Just Closed.

Washington, July 1.-Chairman TaW-
rey of the House appropriation com
mittre made the following statement as
to the appropriatioss for the fiscal year
1907:
THE total appropriations made ut
this session Of Congress, including
those carried in the regular apprOpria-
ton acts, all deficiencies, miscellaneous
matters and permanent annual appro-
rliations aggregate $3.50 1S3,301
'"This is as apparent increase of 500
600 600 over the appropriations made at
the last session Of Congress.
This apparent excess in appropria-
tions at this session over those made
last session. is more than accounted
for in the three following items:
For the Isthmian canal. S42, AZ 900;
under the statehood bill, $l0,2jD, 600; to-
ward the construction of new build
in2e. authorized at this session. $lo,"2l, :
01O. making Il total of $c2.0lS,0o0 20
which might properly be added 5000,
0D0 for san Francisco.
"Other notable increases are $1,000, 900
on Tx agricultural bin for Inspection Of
meat products, and SlO,G0o0O0 On &C
fo'lill u lIic lI''S al SCI NiNN.
The total apparent appropriations
made at this session, $3.50 1S3. 30l. do not
constitute in their entirety a Charg"
against the revenues for the govern
merit for the next fiscal year for the
reason that these must be deducted
from this sum Deficiencies that are
chargtable to the services Of the cur
rent year and IL meet expenditures al
ready incurred on account thereof. APP
Iroximating at least $35.09O00O. This
sum includes SIG, 900. 600 for the lsthlnian
canal.
There should also be deducted ST.
OA0. 900 for the sinking fund, which may
OF or may not be met III whole or IN
rart. as it is purely a matter of diScrf-
ton with the secretary OF the treasury
To utilize the surplus in the treasury
for that purpose.
There should also be deducted The
sum Of 81, 900, 900 which IS estimated
and included in the whole sum n ap-
nropriations to be paid out of the de-
pCsitS Of national banks In redemption
of circulating notes of banks. Til" de-
ICsits are not credited as a part Of the
revenues Of the government and there
fore rcdcmptinns made from the fund
thus arising should not be charged to
expenditures.
"The amount Of $25.456 els appropri;l-
ted for work Oh the isthmian canal dur
ing the next fiscal year is payable from
or reimburSahle to the treasury out of
the proceeds Of bonds that are author
lied to be sold for that purpose, and
should also BE- deducted from the sum
of appropriations for 1907
he sums mentioned amount to moro
than $l39. O00.o00 and when deducted leave
appropriations Of only 1000 600
To- be met out of tie revenues of the next
fiscal YEAR.
In my Judgment. thu ordinary revenues
If the government irxt fiscal year Will
amount to at icast $to0OCo.0uO. Tie postal
revenues are estimated $1Sl. 11INtO for 1901.
making tile total apparent resources 81
the government next Year of lot less
than $I>l.51130O0. or ut least $i0Nn0t0 III
excess Of appropriations that may br
charged against them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
WEST CHELSEA.

Miss Bessie Collins of Randolph IS
visiting her cousin, Miss George White
of this place for Il few days.
Clarence Morgan recently moVci
Charles Rouse and family from the
house owned by Mr.. Eugene Brown l"
4 house owned by Orrin Farnham at
SearleS Mills.
II. l.. Hayes is repairing a barn foi
@. f.. Heath.
II. NJ Swift has recently repaired u"
road in district 80. 6, and pat it IN
condition for the summer.
About 70 couples of young people met
at the Town house Tuesday the ON
and enjoyed u Very pleasant OCCASION,
many Sa ying it was the best time thty
ever had there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
Dig Out the Milk Pail.

Of course everybody washes their
milk pals and cans and pitchers, but
not everyone digs out the deposit that
forms in the corners and under over
hanging rims. Yet these deposits con-
tain an assortment Of the germs that
have grown in the previous patches of
milk. They are like chunks of yeast
and start up souring in the milk i'm the
same way that yeast makes bread fer
mcht. Even though the germs are
scalded to death new ones soon fall on
the deposit and then conditions are as
bad as ever. Cleanliness of every hid
den corner is the only condition that is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
AT SYCAMORE HILL,
The President Arrives There to Pass
the Summer Vacation.

Oyster Bay. n. T., July 1.-President
Roosevelt is at Sycamore Hill for the
summer His journey from Washing
Ton ended with the Smile drive to
Sycamore Hill where he remained
Throughout the day. President Rooso-
velts special train which left Washing
ton shortly after midnight reached
Jersey City just before s o'clock this
morning. Breakfast had been serve |
and the party Immediately went aboard
the tug Lancaster, on which the trans
fer to the Long Island city station was
made.
Another special train was taken
which reached Oyster Bay at $50.
The executive Offices over Moore's
grocery and provision store have been
fitted up for work and the necessary
executive business will begin tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
STATE NEWS.
MANCHESTER.

The closing of the washington
school at Manchester last Friday eVeh-
ing was the scene of a most enJoyablc
occasion. an occasion that will long he
remembered by the many friends, VINO
croWed the school house and grounds
on that beautiful summer evening.
They had gathered there not only 10 ID
their teacher good bye, but rarSe 'heif
beautiful new flag that had beeh pur-
chased through an entertainment earn
in the term. At the beginning OF N"
exercises the teacher Mr. NilliaillS,
with Il short speech presented thc new
flag to the school board, ana MI. OF
Inns q member of the school committee
accepted the gift with appropriate r.
marks. After the presentations Kew
Henry Dunnack of Augusta was lhlro-
duced, and delivered Il very apie al
dress, one that will long be remember
ed and appreciated by all present. Al
tor this The teacher was presented with
Il very pretty silver shaving set given
bv thu. pupils and friends of the school.
Mr.. Williams accepted the present with
a few remarks, and then gave q snort
reading. after which he invited all the
old soldiers who were present, 20 com"
and raise the new nag. Nh
Newcomb and NJ. c. Spear responded
to the can and the flag being turned
over to them. they proceeded TO TN"
school yard, and mid loud cheers ana
the ringing of patriotic songs, these
two Old comrades raised the stars ana
Stripes over Washington school. Ga
leaving The town Mr.. Williams leaves
many wishes for the future success %
his s. huOI district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
kRUSO
PASTRY & BISCUIT
FL OUR =

in making cake, pastry, biscuits, waAies,
doughnuts, mullins, etc. The results will
pay you even though you are Obliged to
keep two kinds of -four in the house.
This, however, is not strictly necessary,
for raised bread made with KRUSO
FLOUR is delicious and wholesome, but
YOU must learn how 10 make it.
To be sure, it is not as light and
spongy as when made from Spring
Wheat flour, but it has other advantages.
Among them might be mentioned the
fact that it is much more gratifying and
nourishing. wv. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
WALDO.
HALLDALE.

John Colby. while visiting relatives IN
Durham had ms hand badly bitten by a
dog East Sunday. He returned home
Monday.
Mrs Maragrct +. Bowen, who had been
sick several weeks, died June l.. Mrs.
Eunice Major died quite suddenly the
same day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Howard, who have
been visiting Mrs. Howard $ mother ana
sister in Wesley, have returned Rome.
II T.. Jackson lost a valuable colt last
week by its being hooked in the pasture.
G.. Y. Stevenson has gone to Watervillc
to work.
There is a very poor prospect of an
apple crop IN this vicinity.
w. H. Choatc lost 4 cow last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
Capital JottInns.

Speaker Cannon Saturday appoint
ed Mr.. Bartholdt Of Missouri. Mr. Eur
leigh Of Maine and Mr.. Bankhead of
Alabama, on the part Of the House,
z commission to investigate a certain
sit" for public building in the city
IF Washington as provided in the pub
lie building bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Mrs. J.. j. Stevens arrived here Sat
urday ana will remain for the summer
at Bloomfield cottage. tn" summer
home of her son, DR. T.. II. Stevens uf
North Cambridge. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

But one Somerset county citizen was
admdicntrd 4 bankrupt last week
This was Nelson GcrouX of Moose
River. whose first meeting Of creditors
will be held htr" July II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
William Sherburn. Colby.

"
turned Sunday morning from q short
visit with George +. McNanc on Long
Island. Portland. Mr.. Sherburn caught
several fish while there but was very
severely wounded on the hand by an
encounter with q lobster which he at
tempted to remove from a pot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
SKOWHEGAN.

The Misses Carrie Campbell and
Hazel Pierce visited friends III water
VILE Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Mrs. Elmer todgllins returned I"
her home in Bangor Saturday. She
had been the guest for 4 week of Mr..
and Mrs. John ID. Symunds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

a Communion service was held at
4 =. NJ. Sunday At the island avenue
congregational church. taking tn"
place of the usual evening meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Mrs Mary \. Pottle. who had been
The guest Of relatives in the lower part
of the town for several weeks. return
ed to North oxford. Mass, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Mrs. W. ". Cakes left Saturday for
her cottage at Norihrnrt for Il stay Of
several days. She was accompanied
by Mrs +. t. Flirhruthcr, who will be
her guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

"Rehold the Western sky,
" hen people live but never die !
The reason for this is plain TO see,
They all take Rocky Mountain Tea
EoWGitch, Webster 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Mrs. Hiram {. Gage left Saturday
for Rockland, whore she Will Visit
relatives for few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Mr.. ana Mrs. q. +. cobb Of Jamaica
Plain. Mass. arrived Friday and will
pass their annual vacation with rcla-
tivcs here and at some of the nearby
resorts. MIS-. cobb is SkoWhcgan
girl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Miss Iva Jackins left Saturday for
her home in Houlton. Wher" She VIII
visit relatives for 4 few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Sunset Chapter, O. r. s. will hold
its annual field day next Friday at
Lax. George The chapters at Canaan
and Pittsfi"Il will also attend. At 6
O'Clock 4 dinner viii BE- served al the
Mohicam House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

both pitchers; holding their own in adj
mirahie fashion ana being backed III
with almost ,rrorlrss support. The
summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Open time went into effect on white
perch Sunday and from now until close
time there will be some great sport
With these fish No better fresh water
fish can be found in the State than
for herch, either for the pan or chow
der. 1t North pond in Smithfield, the
fish araesaid to be even more plentiful
than lde year when some record
breaking catches We're made. 1t is
also thouf bit the perch will bite well
this season at Madison pond The
later ppRd is heavily fished as it is so
easily Dssible by trolley. Good sport
is ALSO poked forward to with the
black bliss and pickerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

Howard Haley. Who taught the
spring term Of the High school at
Jackman. arrived here Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

y meeting of special interest to
Young people was NoId Sunday evening
in the Bethany Baptist church. The
subject was standing Before the
King" AT the morning service the
organ was presided over by Mr. Wood
sum Of, New York and a violin solo
was rendered by Donald Morrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals. viii be received at the
o .,iinta oa ". Il. Getchell, engineer. Au-
SuAtd' name. until l.. NJ July s 1905
ior ne construction of sanitary sewers
1or the city Of Augusta.
the office of the engineer, where thev can
be examined. -
i2Diulvo-2e7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-02

North End .........0 o . o & Q a..
Taconnet ...........o o q 4 q CT
Home run-Thihidcau. Three base hit
Faruha Tvo-base hit-F:rnhar1.
Struck olt-By Farnh"m, Peterson: by
Herd. Norman, McAlary . Loon ; Rode
Iirk. Fortirr g. Vigu" p Finlayson Bas.
on balls-Of Farnham. O'ponneH. Time,
|l5O Attendance. .o1. Umpire. Bcyde
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-21
NEW POOLROOM PLAN.
Bett0rs Can Get Money Dozen by
Telephone.

The Interstate News Bureau. OF which David B.
Mitchell. formerly head OF the racing department
of the Western Union Telegraph Company, is sec
rotary, is perfecting plans II is said for distrfb-
uting racetrack information this city. The com
pany was Incorporated some months ago. with a
capital Of s, COOS 900.
There three big news bureaus supplying race
track information local poolrooms. The fee for
news OF the two New-Orleans tracks IS SIS day
and for one track $15. There is considerable talk
of one of the syndcates lowering the rates
in order to attract more subscribers.
1t would appear that the day is near at hand
when groups of five six bettors each will be
formed TO conduct type Of ROOM in which
the bettors will be the proprietors and the layers
OF odds may be at the other end of the wire miles
AWAY and out of the reach of the local police.
One of the big news bureaus now doing an active
business has not only fourishing racetrack news
service business but accepts small and large bets
daily Under the present system of betting man
known TO the heads OF this news syndicate can
telephone q bet to the headquarters OF Inc bureau
from any part of the city.