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FRANKLIN.
Rev. MIR. Les and family returned from
their eastern trip Saturday.
Mrs. II. +. Collins left Monday on an
excursion TO Aroostoos county.
Mrs. Elmer r. Pcttinglll and young son
Francis irave for Bangor Taesd2y,
Rev. and Mrs. LorimSr, who have heen
absent several weeks, returned Friday.
f. L. Lowell, of Blaine, joined Mrs.
Lowell here Saturday for weeks Walt.
w. T. Hsyey, ir., has improved his resi-
dence with new steps TO front and ell en-
frances.
Mrs. Edgar Perry and daughter, Miss
Cassilens, leave Tuesday on a carriage trip
to Steuben and vicinity.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gates and Young
daughter Edna, and Miss Mile Perkins
arrived from Castine Saturday.
Miss Alice v. Bunker, arrived home
from the West Saturday, and left for her
position in Augusta Sunday evening.
Riverside Local Union Christisn En-
deavor and Epworth League will hold a
united service at the Baptist church Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Emma Morgan, who has been with
her sister, Mrs. Oliver Mcneil, several
months, returned TO her home at Ellsworth
Monday.
Misses Julia Campbell and Berniee
Macomber, of Hall Quarry, have spent
the past week with their aunt, Mrs. Helen
Wooster.
Mrs. Marion Blaisdell, Miss Leila Cor
don and Miss Gladys Bragdon, who came
from kinco Saturday, viii enter the school
teacher ranks.
A large delegation from here attended
the East Maehias campmeeting last Thurs
day, and several put in part OF the week
at the Bangor fair.
Joseph E. Dunn, who came home re-
Gently from Bingham, has been employed
ON the railroad line beyond there. During
has stay captive young bear has been
much of pet.
The many friends OF Miss Mildred
Wooster, who has been at Northeast Har-
Dor Tor the season, regret to learn tnat she
was so unfortunate last week as To break
one arm near the wrist.
Elk Mayor l.. +. Springer and family left
Friday night for their home in Norway,
Mich. Dir. Springer has been busiiy en-
gagged about his place here, employing a
large force OF men and teams.
Sept 3. IA.
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SOUTH PENos0oT.

Ernest Perkins made shor, BUSHES
trip to aangor recently.
Miss Dora Perkins left Monday 'o .
home In Melrose, Mass.
Schools began Sept. 3. The school ~
Is taught by Miss Estells Perry.
Miss Nan Grindle leaves this WEES $780, !
Haverhill, Mass, where she has a pS''''''
in the public schools. 4,
Miss Belle Wight left MONDAY -. :.
waitham, Mass, after spending tne SO
mer with relatives here.
The picnic of the Sunday schooi ,,, - :. :.
First Baptist church at Roberts POM psr
well attended. IL was a credH !" -
Mr.. Gavin and his assistants.
Sept. 3.
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COUNTY NEW ).
NORTHEAST HARBOR.
Ae..titionnl oonnip Ne.rs ace ether pags.

Miss Emma Crane, of Eastport, has been
visiting Mrs. Crane Of this place.
Miss Mildred Wooster fell from a car
riage last week, and broke her arm.
Mrs. Ralph and grandson Roy We're Wis
iting Mrs. Isaac Ralph last Sunday.
Bishop satterlee, Of Washington, ID. c.,
preached at st. Mary's- by-the-Sea Sum
day evening.
Misses Judith and Elizabeth Hem
enway returned last week from long
visit TO friends in Camden.
Z. K. Hubbard returned Sunday from
q brief visit to New York, and is with
Mrs. Hubbard at their cottage.
Iangdon Maroin's baseball team defeated
the Bar Harbor team Saturday on thu
Kebo golf links. Score, 20 to 2.
The yacht Hesper, with A. G. Wheel
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sToNINGToN.

Capt. Clarence Z. Knowlton, native Of
Stonington, died OF cancer in the stomach,
al his home at Gardiner, Aug. q. He had
only recently moved to Gardiner from
Norfolk, Va, where he had resided for
many years. His remains were brought to
Stonington for interment. Capt. Knowl-
ton was in the fifty-third year OF his life.
He leaves a wife and seven children. For
over thirty years he had been master OF
vessels.
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pEDHAM.

There is to be public dance al ~ ~ !.
hams hall, East Holden, friaA!'
Good music and supper.
Miss Carrie Johnston, VINO has In
the White Mountains and vermont ~ \.
party OF schoolmates, has re'urne Nj:
sumo her duties As teacher ny. - ,,osss
Johnston, although young N ~ ,,,55ialios
sion, has won 8 most envianle ~ ~ tsgns
here and In Massachusetts. nv =. 's..,urla.
people are 10 be congratulate ''
her services this year. o.
Sept. 3.
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SOUTH suRRY.

Edward <. Curtis is at, home.
Everard Young is in Bangor for few
days.
Mrs. Eyerard Young is employed at Mr..
Stewards.
Henry r. NJ. Thurston and wife, who
have been visiting Mrs, Thurston's sister,
have returned TO West Derry, n. II.
Leslie Speed is making many improve
ments about his house and grounds
Hollis Bonsey and Clarence Jordan are
the carpenters.
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RUBBERS.

Both Dry Goods and Shoe Departments entirely
original up the times comparing well with similar stores
in the larger cities Our stock and prices all right
You can buy good reliable goods cheap
as inferior goods sold in other places.
We have full confidence that stock in this section
compares with goods offering both regards
quality and NJ. Gallert prices
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te-
S because so decsp
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it. heart disease,
pneumonia, hear
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed 10 advance the
kidney poisoned
blood will attack the
vital organs or the
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EMBELLISHMENTS.
Embellishments.
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decsrs
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kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
arrangement Of the kidneys and cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment Of
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Swamp-Root, the great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and scald-
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extraordinary effect Of Swamp Root is soon
rsaRza4. II staads the highest for its wen
dcrfai cures 81 the most distressing cases
S1alnp-Root is pleasant TO take and sold
by all druggists in flfty-cent and one-dolIai
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fhis wonderful new dis ~ ..s,;.
covery and book that ~. s..:.si3 y
tells all about II. both Home q swas,p-Root
sent free by mail. Address Or. Kilner & Co.
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pous make any mistake. but remember the
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ard the address, sBinghamton, N. r., on every
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The Washington times., 1906-06-13
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
MONTHLY MEETING

At meeting of the board Of managers
Of the Associated Charities. held at Sll
c street yesterday eftornoOn. the resig-
nation Of two agents was accepted The
treasurer reported Si525 on hand.
The secretary reported IA applica
tions had been rec eived during the
month of May from or In behalf of
needy families.
one hundred and hfty-six workers
helped the regular agents during the
month. OF this number A assisted in
collecting the savings. 6S attended divis-
ion conferences. 35 acted as friendly
visitors. and gave help in other ways.
The total number OF visits made during
the month was by agents. 1850; by vol
unteers. 1923. Total. Ass. There were
S793.I9 collected on the small savings
system.
The work for the month has shown
a large number of people who need out
ings. who are either sick or in such a
condition that they viii be unable 20
stand the heat Of the summer, and the
agents are making plans now. and pre-
pairing work so that they can handle
ordering the outings both Of individuals
and of parties. which are to take place
during the coming months.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
WANT CHEAPER GAS
AND CAR TICKETS
Petworth Citizens ASSocia-
ton Also Urges Commu-
nity'S School Needs.

After lengthy discussion OF the pub
lie school question. the Petworth Citi-
zens' Association. al fts meeting last
night and turned It's attention 20 75-cent
gas, and street car tickets at the rate
Of eight for = cents.
According 20 the statements Of DIFF
ferent members the school facilities at
Petwcrth consist Of one four-roo-n
building with a seating capacity Of Is2.
AT presenH eight classes are accommo-
dated in the four rooms. with an at
tendance Of 30. and owing 10 the crowd
cd conditions three Of the grades are
divided into halliday sessions
Action on this matter was taken in the
form OF a resolution 20 be presented 70
the Senate urging that body 20 restore
20 the bill now pending the item OF
$1,000 70 be used for the erection OF a
foUr--0Om addition 70 the present school
house
A resolution was adopted urging that
the gas company be required 10 furnish
gas az - cents 100 cubic feet. and that
street railway companies be required %
sell eiEht tickets for > cents
4 resolution was adopted requesting
that the Commissioners grant a public
nearing 70 the members OF the assOcis-
ton on The proposed Increase Of water
rents in the District
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
PORTRAITS DISCOVERED
IN RELICS OF INDIANS

ALLENTOWN. Pa. June 13-Several
Indian relics. resembling canoes. have
been added to the collection Of D. y
Kern. OF This city. Lehigh COUntyS
archaeolOgisC- he found them on the
site Of the old jasper mines and Indian
workshops. at Vera Cruz, several miles
below Emaus
The medallion portraits are Of reddish
brown jasper, two OF them representing
the faces Of men and the other the face
Of a woman. These stone pictures, Mr.
Kern says. are very rare. and undOubt-
edly represent the Tacea OF capLiVes OF
the Indians The workmanship shows
that the abOriEines were skilled in tH5
arts Of peace as well as Of war.
Mr.. Kern has made several eXplora-
tIons in various parts of the county this
year. and has added 24o rare specimens
10 his Indian collection. which now num-
bers more than 6,Oo0-
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

James NJ. Williams. of St Louis. Mo.
and Susie J. Fields, Hampton, Va.
William f. Dismer and Bessie Eek
hart.
Roy Ireman, of Key West, Fla. and
Lula NJ Farnharm.
John L. Cornwell and Lillian NJ. Sui
hvan, both Of Alexandria. Va.
Frank Woods and Catherine E.
O'Neill
John A. Dameron. Of Edgerton Va
and Theresa o. Malone Meredithville.
Va.
Floyd II. Pace and Viola Z. Howard.
both of Richmond Va
Henry c. WeigeI and Edna A. Ket-
ner. Of Riverdale, Nd.
Conway c. Taliaferro. OF Roanoke
Va. and Lizzie NJ. Jones, of Richmond,
Va
John Flaherty and Blanche T. Roum.
Henry d. Talbert and Agnes VI. Brick.
Richard a. Thomas and Marie Chesley.
Ernest NJ Payne and Annie VI. VIII
liams.
Louis J. Hughes and Barbara ]. Fir
owed.
Frank \. Jones and Nellie R. Traz-
Zare.
John b. Pettis and Margaret S. Ais
quith.
William c. Smith. Of Brentwood. Nd
and Mamie L. Brengle, Frederick, Nd.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
ST. CECILIA PROGRAM
At COLUMBIA THEATER

The annual commencement exercises
Of st. Cecilia's Academy. Capitol Hill. will
be held at 3:30 oclOck this afternoon. in
the Columbia Theater.
One Of the interesting features Of the
program viii be the awarding OF
medals by the Rev James O'Brien, to
students who have a high average for
the years work.
In the first senior class the gold medal
for attendance. studies. and department
will be given TO Miss Grace Lynch. In
the second and third senior classes Miss
Marie Higgins in the winner. and in the
intermediate class the successful can
didate IS Miss Alice Lynch
Three graduates viii this year receive
their diplomas. They are Miss Nellie
MalCney, Miss Edna Frank. and Miss
Nellie IeC3tn- Miss MalOEey has been
chosen as the yaledictOrian of her class
and her two associates will read essays
The program will consist of musical
numbers by the school choruses. and in
strumeCtal selections.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
NABUCO HONORED
BY COLUMBIA

NEW YORK. June I3-The 159d com
mencement Of Columbia University vr.s
held in the gymnasium this mornine,
with all the customary academic cere-
monies. Among the honorary degrees
that Of doctor Of science. was conferred
on Baron Kanehiro Takaki. NJ d F
r. c. s, surgeon general Creserve, Of
the Japanese navy, A leader in the school
OF military surgery and medicine thai
made the japanese army ard navy the
marvel Of civilized nations in the Jana
se-RusSian var
The degree Of master Of arts was
conferred on Joaquin Nabuco. ambassa-
dor from Brazil
In all 1.060 degrees were conferred
the greatest number in Columbla's his
tory.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
DANIEL BO0NE'S KNIFE
FOUND IN KENTUCKY

CADIZ. Ky. June ia. c. Burnett
has just gotten a pocketknife which is
quite a curiosity. 1t was found in an
old Indian burying ground about a mile
from here. about four years ago. by
w H. Phillips. The knife is about
seven inches long. blade and all. The
blade is about three inches long. and
about an inch wide at the brOadeSt
point. and on one side of the blade is
the date ''1773'' and on the other side
the letters ID. b" The sides of the
handles have all decayed. and gone.
only the metal part being left. Whether
this IS one of Daniel BOone's instru-
rnents is a question. but IL is known
that he camped through this country
on his way TO the Mississippi
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
GREEN'S CHECKS
PLACED IN EVIDENCE
Their Admission Scores a
Point for the Government.
TEND TO SHOW INTENT
Hope by This Means to T-aee Alleged
Payment of Money to
Beavers.
TEND TO SHOW INTEN

The Green-Doremus trial is proceed
ing slowly and Will be concluded be-
fore the end Of next week.
Almost the entire morning session to-
day was consumed by arguments OF
counsel over the admission OF certain
checks which were drawn in favor OF
George z. Green and placed to his ac
count In the Seventh National Bank OF
New York Through these checks the
Government wishes 10 trace the pay
ment OF money from Green to Beavers,
and thereby connect the former with the
charge OF bribery.
Testimony Is Admissible.
Tne counsel for the Government: based
their argument on the point that such
testimony was admissible as tending to
show a similar species Of intent, the
same as existed with Green at the time
the crime alleged in the indictment was
committed. Attorneys for the defense
argued that such testimony was wholly
incompetent and was in no way peril
nent 10 the issue. Judge Gould's ruling
at the close OF arguments allowed the
introduction Of the checks into evidence.
He said that since yesterday he had
made a careful study of the question.
and was OF the opinion that such col
d
I of the same species as that which
prompted the commission Of crime
charged in indictment, was admissible
and this view was sustained by the
weight of authority
H Z. Bundy. treasurer Of the Bundy
Time Recording Company, was then
| called 10 the stand. and testified about
/ the purchase of machines by the Post
office Department. These purchases. II
( is alleged. were COnsummated through
Green : influence with Beavers. the for
mer being president OF the time record
/ ing concern. Witness further identified
certain checks bearing Green's indorse-
ment-
Checks Identified.
George ". Adams. cashier Of the
Orient National Bank. Of New York
city. under direct examination OF coun-
sci for prosecution. identified bank
checks. which were drawn in favor of
Green. ard placed TO his account in the
Seventh National Bank. of New York
city.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
JUNK MAN BUYS BOY
FOR SUM OF TEN CENTS

BANGOR. Ne. June I3.-Eddie Cal
lagher. age eight. Of Saco. was sold the
Gther day at a quarter OF a cent a
pound. 1t was all n joke on Solomon
SOlmer. a Junk dealer.
Some Of the boys of the town wanted
10 raise stake. and into SoImer's shop
they brought what appeared to be a
bag of old rags and iron. 1t weighed
forty pounds. and SolmeT gave the bows
a dime. They retired. grinning.
Presently there was a strange vvrie-
Cling inside the bag; then IL crept to-
ward the door SOlmer oVercama his
terror Sufhciently 10 unite the bag
whereupon out jumped Eddie Gallagher.
lie fed. amid the lamentations OF the
Junk dealer
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
PROUTY TO TAKE UP
OIL HEARING ALONE

According 10 present plans. COIEmis-
sioner Charles A. PrOuty viii be the
only member Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission 10 appear at the hearing in
Cleveland tomorrow. when the investi-
CATION into the oil business IS resumed
Should the Philadelphia investigation
into the bituminOus coal situation be
concluded in time. Commissioners Clem-
ents and Cockrell VIII Join Commissioner
Prcutv in Cleveland Chairman Knapp
IS detained in washington by business
Attorney John l. MaTChand. who has
had charge Of the investigation for the
commission, has already LETT for the
West
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
Checks Identified.
HOLDS AID At BAY
WHILE HOME BURNS

SOUTH NORwALK. Conn. June 13.-
The amazing suicide Of Capt Charles J.
YOungs. civil war veteran. has caused
one OF the greatest sensa tions within
the memory Of residents here.
After setting fire TO his home, the
captain. armed with a shotgun. held at
bay 500 persons. and the members Of
the fire department. until the building
had been reduced 20 ashes.
Then with the exclamation. See how
A braive soldier can die" ne blew of
the top OF his head, while the crowd
looked or
Before taking his life. he visited the
surrogate's office. and fled his Will for
probate. He next visited IN undertaken
establishment and paid - for his own
funeral
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
Action Started by Steel
Kings Wife at Reno,
New.

RENO. New. June l3.-Mrs. William
Ellis Corey. wife OF the president Of the
United States Steel Corporation, has
begun suit for absolute divorce from
her husband. The petition has been
fled in the Second district court OF
Nevada. here. and I'm II Mrs. Corey asks
for an absolute divorce. The plaintiff
alleges that for more than one year her
husband has deserted her.
The petition Of Mrs. Corey Is brief
reciting that she was married TO Corey
on December 10. 1883 and that he aban-
doned her about May l, 1906. She asks
for a decree upon the ground OF deser-
tion. AMI requests that the custody Of
their minor son be given her.
Mrs. Corey is attended while IN Reno
by Corey's mother and sister She de-
clines to see Newspaper men, and pays
no social visits.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
SECRET ETARY WILSON STAYS
DECLARES PRESIDENT

The farmer vote" is on the anxious
seat. Runners are floating out of Wash
ingtOn declaring that Secretary Wilson
is scheduled for the headsman. The beef
disclosures have angered the President
10 such an extent, these rumors say,
that he has made up his mind to appoint
new Secretary Of Agriculture.
There isn't a word of truth or even
probability in these stories. declared the
President this morning. The President
Is said 20 be well satisfied with the work
OF the department Of which Mr.. Wilson
is the head, and 10 have the highest
regard for the Secretary personally
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
NEW CUBAN SECRETARY
INTRODUCED TO PRESIDENT

SenOr Quesada. the Minister from
Cuba. called at the White House this
morning to introduce Arturo Pedro, the
new first secretary OF the legation.
SenOr Pedro will be in charge Of the
Cuban legation all summer. after the
18th instant. On that date Minister
Quesada and his wife will sail for Paris
This minister's sojourn in the French
capital will be short, however, for on
the 9th of the month he will sail from
South mpton with the British delegates
to the Pan-Americ4n Congress at Rio
Janeiro, Brazil.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
MURDERER Is INNOCENT
OPINION OF ALIENISTS

CHICAGO. Ill, June 1.-Two of the
greatest alienists in the world over
their own signatures today declare that
Richard Ivens is probably innocent of
the murder of Mrs. Bessie HoIlister. His
confessions, they assert. prove that his
peculiar mental condition was probably
produced by hypnotism-
One OF the authorities is Hugo Nuns
terberg. professor of psychology at Har-
ward. and the other is William James.
professor of philosophy at Harvard and
a brother of Henry James.
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
RID WOMAN OF LIZARD
BY PRETENDED OPERATION
Victim of Imaginary MaIady Believed the Reptile Was
Taken From Her Stomach and Imme-
diately Got Well

PARIS, June 13.-An extraordinary
story Is told by a physician Of re3'lte
here Of the cure recently effected OF =.
woman -Vho was the victim Of an mag
mary malady.
The woman lived In the village of
Eure and for forty years had suffered
from a nervous disease. She ir:>-Si1ed
that there was a lizard in her stoms ch
which consumed the greater part Of
what she ate and so robbed her Of
nourishmeut.
So firmly did she believe in the ex-
istence Of the lizard that she was able
10 describe even how II looked. After
being treated in vain by the doctors of
Eure the woman came TO Paris TO live
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
PREACHER SHOWED PROOF
ALONG WITH FISH STORY

ABERDEEN. S. D.. Ju1N 1S.-This city
was visited by a heavy rainstorm and
fishes fell from the clouds. Early next
morning many could be seen wriggling
on the sidewalks. swimming IN the pools
Of water or lying dead on the high
ground.
one OF the first persons 10 make the
discovery was Rev. Marshall F. Mont
EOmery, rector of ST. Marks Church
He even deemed Il necessary to pos
sess himself OF the evidence in the shape
Of several live fish picked up from the
street before telling the story
The Washington times., 1906-06-13
MISS M'MICHAEL'S PUPILS
GIVE ENJOYABLE RECITAL

Pupils of Mrs. Alice Kimbau Nc
Michael gave a recital last night in the
First Baptist Church. when an interest
ing program was presented. The Kim
ball quartet. consisting of Mrs. Nc
Michael, Miss Chenoweth, DIR. Nc
Michael, and Mr.. Kimbail, assisted the
students
The Washington times., 1906-06-13

having followed one another with great
regularity since the COreys separated
last December
Trouble i'm the family Of William Ellis
Corey began one evening four years
ago, when several meTba-s of Pitts
burg's most exclusive cub gave a
swimming party At his party Corey
met MabeIle Gilman.
IL was not until last December thai
MI and Mrs Corey were definitely
known 20 have parted At that time
Mr. Corey was president of the Unised
states Steel Corporation. and there were
rumoTS that the public discussion Of his
Family affairs would prevent his re-eIec-
ton TO that Office. But the rllmors
were wrong. and Mr.. Corey was re-
elected president