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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

and wcr" drivcn to the Guards bar
racks. where the young ladies' were
taken before COL. Stcubockfcr. The
latter WAS disposed To turn Mile.
Smirn"T over to the pole" hut other
officers intCrfCrcd and tho girl finally
was taken over to the courtyard, where
troopers in the presence of two Of
hcrrS. administered to her 81 lashes
With their whips. The girls clothing
vas Gu; as if by knives by the wire
thongs Of the whips and her flesh was
horribly laceratcd.
The papers are demanding the trial
IF the officers and men concerned in
The affair. Reports of both police and
private surgeons arc printed describ-
ing in detail the extent of the wounds
inflicted. The girls back is so swollen
that it is impossible as yet to ascer-
tain whether any of her ribs are brok-
en-.
No action on the part of the military
authorities has as yet been announced
The Twentieth Century, which print
ed another story of the case today, has
been confiscatcd.
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WHIPPED DEFENsELEss WOMAN.
Mile. Smirnoff Given Twenty seven
Laslles by Troopers.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 15.-Intcnse
popular indignation has been created
here by the brutal treatment OF Mile.
Smirnoff. "A refined young woman, at
the hands of the crack Chevalier
Guards. While a squadron of these
guardsmen was passing along the
Nevski prospect yesterday. Mile.
Smirnoff, who was accompanied by an
other young lady remarked:
"They ar, as gay as if they had cap
tured Port Arthur
Pedestrians hearing the remark, re-
peated it and quite a crowd collected
and joined i'm the jeering. The COM
mander of the cavalrymen suddenly
wheeled his squadron and gave the
command to charge with drawn whips
The troopers charged the crowd, lay
ing about them right and left. Mile.
Smirnoff and her companion were pur-
sued down n side street. They tried
to escape into a doorway but were
caught. Under the direction Of an Of
ficer they were forced to enter a cab
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
w. e. MOOay
10 Depot Square. Gardiner. Maine.
I2lcostf

of the lat" Or. G. A. Cnclrane W"r"
held at his late residence" at l.30 +. NJ
Wednesday,, attended by Il larG" num-
Der of friends and relatives.
At the house prayer was offered by
Rev. Charles 7. ClaV"S Of the Congre-
gational church of this place. Trinity
Commentary of Augusta. of which the
deceased Was a member, accompanied
by Dennis ESand. prrfoi ned tn" burial
servic" at the grave in Maple ccmc-
terry, Rev. G. A. Hayden acting as pre-
late. Temple Lodge attended III a
body.
The floral pieces We're many and
spoke in silent terms of the esteem in
which the deceased WAS held by the
community.
Business Oh the street was suspend
ed during the services. DIR. Cochrane
will he missed by those who hid been
accustomed to see him from day to day
and can say the Biblical injunction che
could save others he himself he could
not save"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
new SCHEME
To Make Coney Island
Passengers Pay Twice.
Those Who Refuse viii Be
Sidetfacked at Scent Limit.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co. Preparing 10
Test Decision Of Court.

New York, AuC.-An unique plan to
meet The conditions which have arisen
over their refusal Of many passengers
on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Cos.
lines. to ray a double fare To Concy
Island will be put in practice by the
company today. Heretofore, the prin-
cipal difficulty has been experienced on
the trolley cars which cross the single
fare limit. Most of these cars have
been withdrawn and today passengers
who desire to visit Coney Island will
be compelled to travel the entire dis
tanccs in elevated trains or to trans
fer from surface cars to the elevated
at the single fare limit 1t is on the
elevated trains that the new plan which
the company believes will be a solution
Of the trouble, will be Inaugural ted
These trains, which are made up OF
several ears each. will be in two sec
tionS. Passengers who express a will
lingncSS to pay tn" double fare will
be placed in the forward cars while
those who protest against the second
fare will be placed in cars at the rear
1t is the plan Of the company to make
4 canvass of the train Immediately at
ter the cars containing those who re
fuse 70 make a second payment and
leave them on 4 sidetrack. An official
Of the company said today that about
50 per cent Of the passengers over the
lin" declined to pay the second fare
General Manager John f. Calder
wood Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
said today that attorneys for the COM
panv arc preparing a case to test Judge
A-'e L,+
shall he cxacted from passengers to
Con"y Island. He said that the case
probably will be ready to be taken to
court tomorrow or Friday.
Several employees of the company
who We're arrested as result Of yestcr-
days disturbances We're arraigned in
police court today. They were parolcd
in the custody of attorneys representing
the railroad company.
\ suggestion which if adopted may
20 a long way toward settling the
trouble pending a final decision by the
courts. was made to General Manager
CalderNood by Acting Mayor Mellow
az. Mr.. MCGowan's plan was that the
railrJad company issue a special form
of ticket receipt to he handed each
passenger on the payment of d Decent
fare. This ticket was to bear upon its
back printed agreement. that in
case the highest court should rule that
the company had no authority 70 col
lcct more than five cents for con-
tlnuous ride. the company would re-
deem the ticket for five cents in cash
or accept it in payment for another
continuous ride over its lines. MIR.
Caldcrwood agreed to bring the may
nr'S suggestion to the attention of the
meeting of the directors of the road
which was held this afternoon. Mr..
Caldrrvood said that President Winter
Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit will be
present at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
IMPROVED RELATIONS
Thought to be Indicated by King Ed
wards Visit to Germany.

Berlin. Aug. 15-The press of all
sections treats King Edwards visit to
Emperor William from the viewpoint of
being a sign Of improved relations be-
tween him and the Emperor and the
belief and hope are generally expressed
that the visit will have a beneficial cf-
feet upon the peoples of both countries.
besides putting their political rela-
tions on II better footing. The papers.
however. avoid all extravagant hopes
i'm this direction, evidently trying to
keep within the safe minimum of
practical results.
Nobody expects positive political ar
rangemehts but the Cologne Gazette,
which usually reflects the views Of the
foreign office, expects the rulers to
fully discuss all political questions
concerning Germany and Great Bri-
tain. besides tho general position of
European politics. The Post, which
also maintains close connection with
the foreign office chcrishcs the glad
expectation that much of the iIl-fccling
and many of the Observation-Disclosures
may be removed by frank face to
face talk"
A tone of sincere admiration for the
King p"rvadcs all the leading articles.
TIL" Cologne Gazette Grccts His Ma
icsty with feelings Of sincere revcr-
onCc, tn National Icitung calls him a
practical statesman Of the first rank
and TIL" NcucStc Machrichtcn. while
complaining; that the Kings policy has
been to isolate Germany. denounces
him a political artist"
The semi official North German
Gazette this afternoon says:
I'VE rejoice that this meeting DO
tween the two monHrchS has been
nailed Sympathctically nearly every
Wher" by the English as well as tho
German press. We cannot share in
| the suggestions heard here ana there
regarding special political reasons fcr
| this meeting. Even without such sun
| positions, the actual value Of the NEE:
ing, it appears to us. is not slight. w
hope that the exchange of views he
| tween the rulers of Germany and
| Great britain will serve to further tho
peace of the world and promote har-
| mony between all persons Of Concjlia
J tory sentiments on both sides of the
channel. We welcome the King with
| homage"
| A despatch to tho Lonal Anzcig2r
| from Oronbcrg, says:
King Edward has announced to the
Grand Duke Of Luxembourg that he
would dine with him, and it gives occa-
sion to wide-reaching conjectures."
The Tokal Anzeiger says it is impos-
sible to verify the above here, but tina,
if true. it will make an exceedingly bad
! impression abong the German people
emphasizing the lack Of harmony be-
tween the monarchs more than the
meeting had awakened hopes for the
restoration of harmony.
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THE WARSHlPS
Have Maneuvres and Sham Battles
Wednesday Off Rockport.

Rockport, Mass. Aug. 15.-Ths
torpedo flOtilla of the Atlantic
fleet was the first section to leave
the Rockport. Mass, harbor Wednes-
day, disappearing in the direction of
Ipswich bay. A short time later the
battleships started out. Much time
was devoted to steaming up and down
the coast. practicing the column forma-
ti"n within sight Of land.
The warships returned to harbor
about O'Clock. the battlcships coming
in first in double column formation
with the Maine leading and the tor
pcdo boat destroyers half an hour later
AS usual, considerable part of the
practice was devoted to signals.
a number of sham battles without
gun fire was also fought between in
dividual battleships and between bat
tleships and torpedo boat destroyers,
the order for attack being given by sig
nal from the flagship. The big ships
practiced maneuvring for position in
order to deliver a broadsde at the sup
posed enemy, whether the latter was a
battleship or torpedo boat.
About 500 sailors came ashore and at
tended a minstrel performance by men
of the fleet in the town hall.
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IN POLICE CIRCLES.
Four Men Settle Charge Of Fraud
Officer Sprague Again on Duty.

hu complaint Of the officials Of the
South Gardiner Lumber 60, Marshal
Andrews brought four men. Angus Nc
Donald. paniCld Mcdonald. Frank Nc
Donald and T.. a. Monsoon before the
court yesterday afternoon to answer
a charge of fraud. 1t SENS that the
men. through an employment agency
in Bangor. had secured positions with
the south Gardiner Lumber Co, and
that the company had advanced money
t" pay their way from Bangor To South
Gardiner. The mon were to be employ
cd in the mill there They went to
South Gardiner but did not stay there
long enough to make a large circle Of
friends. They said that they did not
lik" tn" looks Of the place and 50 came
her" and went to work at the Berlin
mill in FarminGdale where they are
%till employed. They admitted that the
south Gardiner company had good
claim against them. and said they in
tended to refund the money that had
been advanced to them as soon as they
had earned enough. BY paying 81 each
the men were dismissed, and thew ALI
expressed satisfaction over so easily
getting out Of a difficulty which thav
had gotten into more or less uncon-
SCiouSly.
On complaint Of woman. a young
man. who perhaps may have glanced
strongly into the flowing bowl. was ar
roster yesterday. The young man is
from South Gardiner and he was rest
ing near Nottingham brook when over
taken by the officer who was sent after
him AS the defendant is not so had
rs he was painted. he was allowed To
go on proba ton.
Officer Sprague, who recently suffered,
severe shock from an electrical cur
rent intended to exert its force on an
arr light. resumed duty last night
With the exception of a rather sore
hand. the one that grasped the wire
hfhccr Srrague feels no i'll effects from
the experience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS
viii Have Special Days Exercises
at Old Orchard, Aug. 2t.

Old Orchard, Me, Aug. Eth"
Maine Woman suffrage A"""cia ton
will nave Il special day ut Ocean PARK
next week, Tuesday, Aug. u. and tn"
following program will be carried out:
Mrs. Fannie j. Fcrnald, president NJ.
w. S. A., presiding,
$50 A. M.--Devotional Mrs. Anna
Onsto.t. Old Orchard.
1000 A. M.-Prayer, R"v. L. l.. Gil
key, Auburn. Echoes from the ma
tional convention in Baltimore, Md.
under the direction of tn" state prest-
dent Memorial service for Miss Susan
NJ. Anthony. Class in citizenship. c"i'-
Quoted by Miss Laura a. Demcrlt.
Ocean park.
100 p. M.-SonS service in the grove.
200 p. NJ Music, THE Battle Hymn
of the Republic"
$50 p. M.-I.ccture, Miss Mary n.
chase. president New Hampshire Equal
Suffrage Association. Miss Chas',
spent the winter at Oregon, in the
campaign fer equal political rights for
women and men. Travelling alone.
making her own itinerary, amid the
toll and hardshipS Of life among the
mountains in winter. Miss Chase was
always cheerful and hopeful and her
letters abOundcd in courage and faith.
As p. M--Lecturc. Mrs. Cassandril
A. HAYNES, ITO and Fro in Babylon
Mrs. HAYNES accompanied her hus-
band when as field director of the
Babylon expedition of the University
of Pennsylvania and is we'll qualified
to speak on the subject.
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OAKLAND.
Bates Pollard.

4 pretty home wedding took place
at the future home Of the bride and
groom in Scion Wednesday the con-
tracing parties being Miss Jennie Pol
lard and Or. Willard Bates, 4 former
Oakland boy. The ceremony was per-
formed at 10 o'clock by Rev. Mr.. Gala
han of the Methodist church, in the
presence of about - relatives of both
parties. tho double ring service being
used Willard burlington. a nephew of
the groom. acted as ring bearer and
Ruth Omstoad. Il niece of the bride, as
flower girl. The hrih" was bccominEly
Gowncd and carried z bouquet of white
sweet peas Tho house decorations
were extremely pretty being entirely
Of cvcrGro"ns ana sweet peas.
After the ceremony and congratulate
tionS a wedding breakfast was served,
Mrs. OmStrad and Mrs. Fred Magoon
acting as hostcSscs. As the young
couple drove mp to tn" station they
vcr" showcr"d with sweet peas. but
b,for" departing received the usual
anlourt of rice and confetti and upon
reaching Oakland were again Showcrcd
by friends of the doctor. who gathered
AT the station.
tn" bride is ono Of Solon'S most
popular young ladies. The groom is q
gradual" Of Dartmouth Medical School
and has been in hospitals at Palmer
and salem, Mass. and Lewiston. NJ"
Three years ago he settled in Scion
where he has built up successful
practice. Mr.. ami Mrs. Eatcs will pass
their honeymoon ut Boothbay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
SILENCE is MAINTAINED
In England As to Real Object Of Meet
ing of the Sovereisns.

London, Aug. 15-Silence is maintained
in official circles as to the subjects to be
discussed by King Edward and Emperor
William at their meeting at Friedrich
shot. Up 10 the last moment it was not
admitted at the foreign Office here that
Sir Charles Hardnge, permanent under
secretary of the foreign Office, would ac-
company the King. His presence adds
significance to the meeting. for he is real
ly the man who carries on the foreign af-
fairs of the country. and the fact that he
is attending King Edward leads to the
belief here that the discussion between
Their Majesties will take in all questions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

outstanding between the two countries
and those likely to come up in tho IN
ture. Germany at present is more direct
ly interested in Persia than any othcr
country and it is believed here that her
gulf as terminus for the Bagdad Rail-
way.
Great Britain" said an official to The
Associated Press. to-day does not oppose
the acquisition by Germany of a com
mercial port on the Persian gulf. hut as
has been stated repeatedly. the establish
ment OF naval or military base on the
gulf would be considered a menace To
Great Britain. 1t is a simple matter to
settle. Though the concession OF the
EdEdad Railway is held by the German
Bank it has been stated that they have
not sufficient capital to complete it. If
they would apply fo' foreign capital the
question would be in position to be
taken up between the two governments.
AS to the suggestion that Germany
would agree to settle the Egyptian oucs-
tion. giving Great Britain her own way
in the Nile valley, Great Britain de
cines to admit that there is any Egyp-
tian question. and at any rate she could
not consent to treat Egypt as an object
of common interest with Germany, who's +,
interests are small compared with those
lof France.
1T is likely that the monarchs will
talk over Russian affairs and undoubtedly
they will try to remove the ill-feelin;
between the two peoples 50 manifest for
the last few years.
"Thc presence of Under Secretary Sir
Charles fIardingc makes it evident that
moro important questions Kill come uo
at ;hC meet .nE.'
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F|RMER BASIS
Of British and German
Political Relations
Expected to Be One Of the Re-
suits Of King Edwards Visit.
Exchange Of Greetings Is Followed by Dis
cussion Of Momsn!ous Questions.

Conl,clg. Hesse Nassau. Prussi;,
Aug. liking Edward arrived here on
a special train from Frankfort at S.45
A. NJ. today. Emperor William and
I,Iincc and Princess Frederick Charles
Of Hcsec- Nassau met him at the rail-
road station. The Emperor aSsist-i
the King in aliGhtinG and then they
kissed caci, other on both checks. The
meeting was very cordial. The King
wor. 4 black Prince Albert coat and a
silk hHr. Tho Emperor had on the uni
form of tn" Poscn Jaeger Regiment
,vith Il steel helmet.
kim. Edward WIS accompanied by
Sir rhtrlr., IIardingc, permanent I'M
dcr-.,"rrctary of the foreign office:
Major General Sir Stanley Clarke.
chief c,lucrry ana Major Frederick i.
&. Prrsnnhy cQucrry t" His Majesty.
Sir Franz, Lasccllrs. the British am
hasSadnr Ia Germany and the British
conS;.i general. Francis Oppcnhcincr
joiEcd the royal party at Frankfort.
After introductions had been OK
changed. :hc royal party and their fol-
lowing proceeded to Frfcdrch%hof in
automobiles. the Emperor, King Ed
ward and Prince and Princess Fred
crick Charles occupying the first ma
chine The streets were prOiuScly dec
Grated. Their Maicstics were heartily
t.h"rred by the crowds and school
children who were lined up all along
the route. Many Fnglishmcn from sur
rounding watering places were also
present
After reaching Fricdrichshof the
royal party breakfastcd and then the
Emperor and King spent some time to-
gethcr After lunch a visit was made
to Homburg. AT lunch the party in
Guided She Crown Prince of Greece and
his sister. the Grand Duchess George
MichaclOvich.
A program of sightseeing and drives
has created the impression that Their
Majcstics wish to avoid prolonged
political discussions.
King Edward and the Emperor re-
turned to the castle from an excursion
to Homburg and Salisbury late this
afternoon and had dinner, which was
followed by q concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
FIRE AT BUFFALO.
One Dead, One Fatally Burned and a
$4,000 Loss to Property.

Buffalo. n. Y, Aug 15.-One person
was burned to death, another fatally
burned and a score had narrow eS-
capes in 4 fire at the foot Of Main
street near the waterfront this after
noon. The dead man is Captain James
Robinson, a veteran lake captain
Charles G. Johnson, sailmaker, was
fatally burned
The fire started on the top floor of a
building occupied by the Buffalo Ship
Chandler 4; Supply Co. The alarm was
given by johnson who rushed to the
street cnvcloped in flames. Many of
the Sailmakcrs escaped by means of
ladders ana by jumping to adjoining
buildings.
Capt. Kobinson'' body was burned TO
q crisp. The fire spread to the st.
Charles hotel at 8 Main street but was
subdued before much damage was
done.
The loss on the building and stock of
the ship supply concern is estimated at
$75, 900.
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MUSICIANS MAY STRIKE.
Employment Of Non-unon Players
May Cause Trouble.

Providence. r. L., Aug. 15.-Unless
satisfactory arrangements are made
with the committee which has the hir-
ing of bands for the big firemen's mus
ter to b. held here tomorrow regarding
band from Woonsocket, said to have
non-union musicians. the union bands
engaged. IS in number may refuse to
march. A committee from the Musl-
clans Protective Union here, it is I'M
derstood, has entered a protest against
the WoonsOcket Band on the grounds
that it has non-union players and nego-
tia tons are on foot now with the mus
tel day committee to settle the matter
by having the Woonsocket musicians
withdrawn from the line Of march as
arranged by the committee at its meet
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
Emerson SAVAGE.

The marriage Of Miss Edna Savage
to Ralph ". Emerson occurred
Wednesday. aug. T. at the homo Of the
brides Parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah
Savage. Tho ceremony was perform
Cd "A O'Clock \. NJ. by Rev. ]. u.
Rcardon Of the Univcrsalist church
in the presence of tho immediate rela-
tivcs and few friends of the bride
and groom. Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson left
for Ocean Park
The bride is one of OakIand's bright
young ladies' and the groom one of her
best young men and both have host
of friends who wish them much happi-
ness.
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PITTsFIELD.
CRAIG Smith,

Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Craig, who were
married in Hartland at ii o'clock
Wednesday forenoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Smith. the brides
home. were passengers from this sta
ton "Wednesday afternoon. taking the
PAP O'Clock train for an extended we'd
ding trip. Mrs. Craig was Miss Ethel
Brett of Hartland and Mr.. Craig's
home is in Waltham. Mass. where the
happy couple will make their future
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

People who enjoy the concerts Of the
Home Band under the direction of Prof
Theme probably dc not think mat in
the Opera house is a library of music
containing some over 1000 different
pieces. of music, Under the charge %
r. #. Atkins. 4 member Of the Home.
In the library is arranged closets with
shelves. marked off in sections with
letters and plumbers and very piece cf
music is let'ered and marked ana also
it's Irame is o1.l slip of Paper attached
to The. music: Every piece is cata-
legucd :aad. iii - special section of mn
sic is $aateeE by looking in the index
it aoYsn,t ,fa1c, Il minute to find the do
sired >nunhcr. Mr. Atkins has his
v DIRK down 10 i system and takes great
pride IN showing visitors how the rlu-
sic Of this far nntcd band is kept intact.
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MIR. HoIyoke Alumnae.

The August meeting of the Mount
Hoiyoke Alumnae Association was
heid yesterday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. S. w. Webster. Dresden ave
nue.. and the affair was very much en-
joyed by the 16 members who attended.
Mrs. Webster was assisted in enter
tanning by her daughter. Miss Martha.
VINO is also Mount IIolyoke gradu-
ate.
delightful luncheon was served