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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-03-28

FOR FiONORS
Big Attendance at Annual Tourna-
ment of Red River Valley #
L., g. q. Whist League.

The Red River Valley Whist league,
with very gratifying attendance, held
its annual business meeting at the
rooms OF the commercial club this
morning and it was announced that the
playing for the annual tournament
would begin at 2 o'clock, this AFTERNOON.
In the absence OF the president ,NWho
had not arrived in tine city, F. E. Whit
ing I'M tliscity, vice president occupied
the. chair and called the. meeting to or
der. F. n Wilder was requested to
act as secretary in the place of j. p.
Hardy who is on the sick list. After
the disposalsof the annual reports the
following officers were elected for the
Prssidsnt- DR., j. w. siton, James
town n @@.|
Vice President-F. E. Whiting, Far
go.S . +.# set..a r, Af ]
Secretary Treasurer-F., H. Wilder,
Fargo LIARS 80 :i III
Tournament sConanittee-The presi-
dent, c. L. Elken, Mayvilie and Fl. III.
Wheelock of Fergus Falls. ~
~ The league voted unanimously to
hold the next tournament, year hence,
in Fargo. There was also extended a
vote OF thanks, to the cortrnercial club,
for the. use of the club rooms for the
holding of the tournament. sl
Playing began this Afternoon with
ten tables and forty players. Among
the players were the following ladies,
Mesdames E. A. Jewett and H. M.
Wheelock OF Fergus Falls, MINI. j. w.
Sifton, F. F.. Montgomery, C. r. Web
Der and T. T. Hevenor, Jamestown; III.
P. Lough and 6. III. HolliSter Of this
city. 1t is the first time ladies have
participated i'm the annual gatherings
of flle league and tfeir interest in the
game is appreciated. This evening
there will be a mixed contest which is
to take The form OF a social feature oil
the tournament. u z55s
Regular playing will be resumed to-
morrow morning and will continue
throughout the day. The silver cup is
held by the team from Fergus Falls
and it will nlakesa strenuous effort to
retain the trophy Tor another year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-03-28
TWO CASS COUNTY CASES
in THE SIPR ENIE COURT

Two ofithe four Cass county cases ON
the March calendar OF the supreme
court were argued this afternoon.
Z The case of the state of North Da-
kota er rel. Charles Mitchell VS.. M. S.
Mayo, as treasurer of Cass county is
of special importance It is an ac-
tion brought by the city treasurer of
Fargo to recover the interest and PEN
atty on taxes collected by the county
treasurer since the time the new fn,i-
inicipal bill became effective. II,
The case Of Johnson VS.. the city was
taken to the supreme court BY the de-
fendant. The plaintiff secured a judg-
nlent for 500 iii the district court for
damages alleged to have been sustained
by falling over a wire stretched across
al sidewalk
Arguments were made this morning
in the case of w. A. Martin VS.. C. Al.
Potter, al, appeal from La Moure corn-
ty '8s1s
The case of Grand Forks Mercantile
ca US. Northern Trust Company was
also argued. Its from Ward county,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-03-28

a GUARANTEED CURE FOR
Piles. Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Pro-
truding Piles. Druggists are author
lied to refund money il Pazo Ointment
fails to cure in 8 TO "a days. soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21
WINSLOW.
FELL FROM BRIDGE.
Highway Com. Drunmond Sustains
Broken Hip ard Other Injuries.

Scott II. Drummond, the ncwly-clectel
superintendent of roads is confined 10 his
home with a broken hip and q badly
bruised skull. the injuries resulting fror,
n fail from the bridge which spans the
Mile brook
The accident happened Tuesday after
noon when Mr.. Drummond was superin-
tending the work of breaking out the
roads in THAI par of the town. Mr. Drum
mond was standing at Il point directly
over the deeply inclined bank on III,
south tide of the stream, leaning on ono
of the iron pipe ratings. This suddenly
gave way, prociptating him into the snow
nearly % feet below
The presence of deep drift is IN
doubt"dly what saved his life. The ice
covered channel Of the brook rms under
the center of the bridge ana at that pojnt
the descent is fully 20 feet. Fortunately
Mr.. Drummond was further along the
bridge where the fall is not SO great.
lie was picked up and carried to his
nome in a team. Medical assistance was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21
DISTRIBUTORS.

here at 100 did not arrive until noon
court was adjourned until O'Clock in
the afternoon. 1t was found impossible
to impanel the jUrics 50 they were *
cused till the afternoon session. Put
Sin Of tho grand jurors were in court
and not all Of the two traverse jurice.
Those living in up river towns came ny
the way of the somerset railway to
Oakland. fearing that the trolley line
between here and Madison would be
blocked by the storm.
As Il general thing attorneys from out
of town come in for the opening Of
court ou the 1880 train. Tho result
was that but a very few We're within
the bar. So few that the calling of the
docket was deferred until the afternoon.
Not many of the Slowhegan attorneys
were present.
out Of town attorneys present III the
morning session were: IL. III. Patton of
Bangor. county attorney Of Pcnohscnt
II. ID. Stewart Of 81. Adams, the oldest
practitioner Of the somerset bar. John
Y. Holman Of Athens. Henry Thurlough
Of Fairfield. L. Il. Folsom of NorridSc-
woCk
Til" present term must close on Sat-
urday, the 18th day of April. as Jud-r
S3vag" has been assigned to the April
term Cor Waldo county which will con-
vcne the third Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21
Somerset Supreme Court,

he March term Of the supreme court
!of somerset county convened here at
~ O'Clock Tuesday morning with Hon.
Albert K Savage Of Auburn as the pre-
siains justice. After prayer had been
ollcred by Rev. George Merriam. pastor
Vi 'he bethany Baptist church, the US
uai prociamations were made by Sheriff
Clyde II. Smith.
nherih Smith will be assisted by the
,Ur.o"iis deputies during the term:
ALBION f. Buker of Hartland, William
a. Bigelow of Skowhegan. Evander T.
Perkins of Madison, ]. Almer Goodricb
OF Palmyra and Leland L. Smith IF
oorhVIile. William H. Halves of this
town is the messenger and the steno-
grapher to Judge Savage is William Fl.
Gornforth Of Auburn, a native Of Show
hogan.
living TO the fact that the train due
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21
Bunya1 and the Unempioyed.

That's John Bunyan's house were
coming tn, said tho Stalwart Bedford
noiice constable. Striding along at tn"
head Of the small army Of unemployed
yesterday morning seeing them safely
of the pI "miScs." rs ii were.
Who's 'e?" roarcd 4 dozen men from
the ranks.
IVY" vcrturcd a man with a strong
Lancashire accent. : e wor tinker worn t
en-
':Ay," ChoruSed n dozen more.
IVY WotS III extra special bout bcn'
tinkcr? inquired the disconnected man,
Il be tinker, too, but nobody's acomin'
round lOckin ut my 'ousc."
For two good reasons AIRY
"Not he them
You amt got 20 ouse + begin wi, and
y amt John BunYan aythCr."
Loud laughter greeted this sally
''Eut wot else did this ere Bunyan do
asideS tnkcrir'?"
IVY II churp. c wrote Il book called
Pilgrims Progress or Summat"
W. then. that be arcot for US, then:
We hc pilgrims sure enough. an We ~
maxim progress, 81 three cheers for good
OVID john Bunyan.'
The hundred and fifty mon burst int,
ringing cheers and resumed their military
marching formation Cf fOurs.-The Lon
don Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21
THE FIRST STEP
Is Taken Toward Rebuilding tho South
Grammar School Building.

\ meeting Of the building committee
which las been appointed to have in
charge the rebuilding of the South Gram
mar school building was held in the Of
flee of Mayor Jones Tuesday evening, at
which the five gentlemen composing tho
body were present. The object of the
meeting was to take the primary stem
TOWARD the performance of this duty To
this end it WAS decided to communicate
with the same architect, w. III. Euttcr-
field of New HAMPSHIRE who succeeded
III demonstrating his ability in this line
in no uncertain manner two years ago in
drawing the plans for the former building.
1t WIS stated, however bv one Of the
members of The committee last night that
few alterations would he recommended
(which have been recognized as adviSab Bic.
Superintendent Bowman said when ask
od BY the Journal as to what time active
operations on tie structure Of the build
ms would commence, that it was impoSSj-
III" To determine the present time, hu.
it was the earnest intention of the school
board and committee to have the build
ing erected and rCLdy for occupanry bv
the school children by the commencement
of tn" next school year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

vice. The college will reopen for me
spring term ut $50 Thursday mo'i''"1'
April 3. with chapel exercises, tn" resu-
lar recitation periods beginning at a. W.
ON that date
President White will leave today lci
New York Thursday evening he VIII at
tend the meeting of the College Grac
yates Club of New York City and VIII
deliver an address on The EndoWmen's
of the Older Maine Colleges" FRIDAY
evening he will be the guest Of the New
York Alumni Club of the Delta UpSlioii
fraternity, of which President White Is
a graduate member, and on Saturday
evening President White will attend the
annual banquet of the New York Colby
Alumni Association.
In accordance with z vote of the trus-
tees of the college passed some months
ago, the faculty has made the prelimina-
nv arrangements for Il debate sometime
during May, prize of so being divided
among the members of the winning de-
batting team. The following question
will be debated: Resolved. That the
Next Legislature OF the State of Maine
Should Submit the Fifth Amendment to
the Vote CT the People of the State at
the Next Election Thereafter" A COM
mittee from the faculty will choose six
speakers from the student body, three
on each side of the question, after hear
ing at least one preliminary debate. There
is a great amount of interest among the
students over the proposed debate and
many have announced their intention OF
entering the trial contests.
Professor Arvid Reutcrdahl, recently
professor of applied science ut Colby, is
now assistant instructor of physics in the
High school at Spokane, Washington
Professor and Mrs. Julian ID. Taylor
will sail for Europe the last of June TO
pass the summer months.
There was a general exodus of students
from Watcrvllc yesterday and many
more will go to their homes or to III.
homes Of friends today a few will re-
main III Wdtcrvillc during their vacation.
Among those Of the faculty ana student
body who havr left for places other than
their homes in which to pass the vacatioN
are the following: Professor p. X Arc
assistant prof assor in botany, to Boston
ard vicinity; Hiss Pearl Davis 90 to Bos-
ton. Oscar w. Peterson to Thornt!ikc at
the Lone of Chester Grant. Lewis Dunn
'06 will PASS the vacation ut the home of
his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn Of
NccdIlam. Mass, formerly of Watcrvillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

ne Reyes Fibre Co. of Shawmut is
being taxed to its utmost capacity in
the filling of orders which come from
all parts of the United States. The con-
Germ manufactures pie plates from pulp
~ secret process and last Friday
shlppfd 4,ooo,0OO plates. Half of these
went to Providence, r. L., and one mil
non each to Baltimore and Seattle. At
the time there We're orders ahead for
SIX and onc-half million plates and
IN mondays mail came orders for &C.
uoo'oco more to be shipped by Sept. l..
Ihcre a:c four machines in the factory,
each having capacity of $4,000 a day.
dhns the entire output daily is 200, 900
finished plates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

ABOUT 100 We're present at the roll
call of Fairfield Lodge, |. g. o. F..
1T the hall Monday evening. Speeches
by several members of the lodge we're
listened to and a fine address was given
by E"v. ]. II. Reardon Of Oakland.
Very fine musical selections were given
during The evening by the lodge orches-
ira. After the exercises adjournment
was made to the banquet hall where a
lunch was served and a smoke talk en-
loved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Nearly ii inches Of snow is reported
10 DE the results of the storm which
began TO pour out it's fury over this
part of Maine Monday afternoon at
about O'Clock and continued during
the greater part of the night until the
clouds broke at midday. Tuesday 1t
was one of the prettiest snow storms
which has graced the winter landscape
this winter: for. although swift and
heavy while it lasted it was not fierce
or destructive in its results. The tel
ephone men and Others interested in the
electrical wires viewed it's approach
with feelings of apprehension knowing
mat should the temperature suddenly
change, there would be Il repetition of
the damages Of Il week ago Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

The condition of Miss Elizabeth, the
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. l.. L. Marsh
of this city, is at present far from be-
ing as threatening as it was but few
days ago. The telephone messages
which have been constantly humming
along the wires leading to the parson-
age are becoming less frequent and
general feelings of satisfaction ar being
felt by friends interested in Il case
which, at it's crisis, seemed to be baf-
fling the most skillful attempts of local
physicians. DR.. Arthur W. Marsh. q
brother of the father of the sick child.
was in the city studying the case III con-
sultdtion with two local physicians
during the first two days of this week
and has returned perfectly satisfied that
the worst aspects of the case are over.
By the first of next week DR.. J. +. Hill
expects that her strength will have been
sufficiently restored to permit of an
operation for the removal of the adj
noids which have been dangerously OBJ
structing the euStachian tube. AS soon
as this is accomplished, provided that
the operation does not cause any fur
Their complications. the childs recovery
will be matter Of but a few weeks
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

The annual concert and ball under
the auspices Of the Skowhcgan Fire
department will be held in Hartwell
ilall On the island Thursday night Mu-
sic will be furnished by Kendall's or
chestra of five pieces. The floor man.
ayers and aids will be chosen from the
steamer company. the John Vosmus
Hook and Ladder Co. and the Union
Hose Co. In the past these annual dane
ing parties of the fire fighters have
proven most enjoyable affairs and the
present one will doubtless be no ex-
ception to the rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

part of the interesting case ars-
ing from the assault on the Plains
Saturday night was tried before Judge
Shaw Tuesday afternoon. William
Niguc, one of the assailants upon the
person of Charles Frost. appeared to
answer to the charges of assault and
battery and WAS sentenced to pay the
costs of the trial, amounting to $12.52.
and to serve so days in Jail. His part
her in the crime failed to appear and
as his whereabouts have not yet been
detected by the police. still remains at
large. although if he has chosen to
remain in Waterville, his liberties arc
taken with such precaution that they
certainly cannot afford him a great
deal of satisfaction. William Nicuc
has been committed to the county Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

John Hovcy Gibson has just been
down from the Moosehead regions and
reports one Of the most successful log
ging seasons for his concern in his ca
reor. ON SapiingtoWn he has had cut
this winter 3,000000 feet Of logs and At
Sqaw Mountain o.5O0,OO0 feet. The total
cut has been sold 10 the ShaWmut Mfg.
Co. Of ShaWmut. Mr.. Gibson reports
about three tcet Of snow on the level at
the foot of the lake and that all signs
point to 4 good driving season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

The storm which began Monday af-
ternoon and continued through Tues
day proved to be the worst of the WIN
ter. The snow was fine and very light
and the high wind which prevailed
| caused it to drift badly in the country.
II was most unpleasant day to be
out i'll and was especially disagreeable
to the drivers Of the delivery teams
connected with the local markets and
grocery stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Al a recent meeting of the Demo-
Gratis OF Ward the ward committo,
winch could not be elected at the muni-
cipal election on account of the failure
OF certain parties in that locality pre-
Feh.ihs me necessary previous nomi
natlohs, WIS declared elected as fol-
lows: Z. NJ. Gcveen. chairman; James
Mclaughlin. Edward l.. Hall, Myrt
woman and William Murray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

of the trains of the W.. W. & r. K. H.
it is a matter of record that the time
made during the recent heavy storms
has been excellent. The trips of Mon
day and Tuesday. for instance. We're
made by its trains without any serious
difficulty or delays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

guest Of his parents for two weeks.
has returned to Boston. He is a travel
iEg salesman for a shoe company
whose factory is in Frceport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

The following Fairfield parties will
leave Boston today on their trip to
California: Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Pur-
inton, Mi. and Mrs. c. b. Sanborn, Mr..
and Mrs. HaZcltinc, Homer Clark and
Fred Howe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

1t has been reported on good authori-
ty that Professor Chapman is to con
tinue his personal supervision of the
rehearSalS of the Cecilia Club of this
city within very short time. as he
has quite recovered from the effects
of his recent illness. He proposes to
make Il concert tour of the State and
will bring with him Signor Nunziata.
the great baritone, who divided the
hOnOrS with Madame EameS last year
during the Festivals in Bangor and
Portland The public is aware that
Watervillc is not to be overlooked by
the talented singers connected with
Professor Chapnan's organization at
the Maine Festivals Of 1906 and the in
tcrest in Watcrville's share in this
movement is steadily mounting to Il
great tide Of enthusiasm which will
hold the city in its power within Il few
months until the great event is over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Trains from the west were late as Il
rule Tuesday. No. 1i2, due at us. did
not arrive until 10 y. NJ, and brought
only the mail and express. The scoot
from Waterville got in at 11.40 one
hour and 10 minutes behind time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Henry a. Perry, commander of the
department of Maine. G. A. R. will
visit w. S. Heath Post Wednesday
evening. March y. The meeting is
called for $50 O'Clock. He wishes to
meet every member and it is hoped
that each one will make an effort to
De present. The ladies of the Circle
are invited. Refreshments will be
served at $50 by the w. S. Heath Cir
Gle, Ladies of the G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

sent for and DIR. J. G. Townc of Water
vile responded to the call. lie found that
the victim of the accident had sustained
a bad fracture of the right hip as well as
other injuries. 1t will be several weeks
before Mr.. Drummond will be able to get
about and assume his duties as road COM
missioner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

The entertainment given under the
auspices of the teachers and pupils of
the South Grammar school was the
means Of increasing the particular
fund for which the movement was
made by a little over $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Owing to an error, the date Of the
coming marriage of Elmer w. Allen of
this city to Miss Florence L. Slower
OF Boston was given in Tuesday morn
iEG's Journal as April 10, whereas it
should have read, April g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

The condition of Mrs. II. w. Jones,
who has been seriously threatened with
pneumonia for the past two weeks. is
reported to be steadily improving and
IT will not be many days before she will
be relieved of the care Of the nurses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Perkins If
oakland are planning to change their
residence to Waterville and will move
from their present home to the place on
SILVER Place known as the Spaulding
estate. Miss Della Perkins. their
daughter, has a fine position in this
CITY and the family have a large circle
of Waterville friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Prayers We're offered over the remains
or the late Mrs. Austin Bragg of this
city tuesday morning by Rev. George
Dana Sanders of the Waterville Uni
tartan church. The body was taken to
Augusta on the afternoon train for the
funeral services and interment in The
Augusta cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

G. r. Crommctt Of this city left Wa
tcrville Tuesday to visit his mother,
who is now an inmate Of the Maine
General hospital. Mrs. Crommett was
subjected to an operation last week.
which while at the time was thought to
nave been very successful has lately
shown dangerous effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Hon. q. &. Weeks, George NJ. Chap
man and +. A. Smith were in Skowhe-
gan Tuesday attending the opening of
the supp enc judicial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Ihe Maine Central Railroad seems to
nave been annoyed considerably as tn
Its passenger traffic owing to the late
storm. Passenger trains Nos 1917 and
81 oue 10 arrive here from Boston at
o'oo ana l.52 respectively arrived sever
al hours late Tuesday morning. No.
~ put IN an appearance at $50 and
train Il at TBS. ~ ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Miss Mary Pollard. who is employed
as a teacher i'll the public schools in
Hampton. y. H., arrived home Mon
day evening for the spring vacation
which will be passed with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Pollard of Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

William McTaggert, recently an EN-
ploye of the NJ. c. f. r. in the capacity
of clerk. is reported to be seriously i'll
at his home in Brooks with typhoid
fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

'oueen Louise OF Denmark is said 10
be the richest princess i'll Europ". She
is believed 10 have inherited $4,000
900 from her mothers father. who was
Prince Frederick of The Netherlands.
She received another fortune from her
father, King Charles Of Sweden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Enforcement Deputy Q. f. Stackpole
made an official visit to Lewiston and
Auburn Tuesday for the purpose of
rendering his assistance to the deputies
in those cities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Miss Emma L. Place. Colby. 90, will
pass her vacation in her home in Yer
rcnt. Miss Molic a. Pearcc will ac-
company her as far as Portland where
she will pass the two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-21

Miss Alice Osbourn of this city,
teacher in the South Grammar school,
vent to PASSPORT Tuesday to pass a
week or more of her vacation with
friends.