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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27
ENDURED TORTURES
Cadet Had Leg Rebroken an
Stretched to EquaIize Limbs.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 26-After
enduring one of the worst forms Of
physical torture for two months, j.
Walter Wilde. a young West Point ca
det has. with the aid of science, won
his battle against nature. as result of
which he will he able to resume his
studies at the military academy in the
fall.
Wilde's leg was broken in an acct
dent, and when the limb mended it was
found to be shorter than it's mate.
Unable to return to the academy with
crippled leg, Wilde underwent the
ordeal of having the bone broken and
then living for two months on his back
with a three hundred pound weight
constantly pulling on his leg.
The operation was a complete sue
cess and Wilde will be able to walk
about in a few weeks. BY September.
his physicians say. he will never know
there was ANYTHING the matter with
him.
Wilde is a son of former Postmaster
G. W. Wilde. Of Hazleton Pa. and in
the spring of last year secured an au,-
pointment to West Point by President
Roosevelt. In September. after haHi ing
attended the military academy for sew
eral months. he returned to his home
On furlough. While horseback riding
over the mountains his horse fen. The
animal rolled over on him and Wilde,s
leg was crushed.
lie remained In the hospital at
HaZelton for four months with his leg
IN plaster east. When the cast was
removed it was found that the broken
bones had entirely mended, but that
the cadets leg had shrumk several
inches. Young Wilde realized that ba
could not return to West Point in such
a condition.
Eminent surgeons were consulted
ana they agreed that if Wilde would he
Wiling TO submit to a severe and most
pdiillul operation the leg might be re-
stored 10 its normal condition. The
cauet was willing to undergo any tor
ture TO return to West Point.
In the latter part of last March he
was brought to this city and admitted
TO the Polytechnic Hospital. The bones
OF the leg We're broken by the
physicians, through the application of
great force. Parts of the broken homes
We're removed
Weights of three hundred pounds
We're then attached to the leg by means
OF rope and pulley and the leg was
uraWn up from the cot and kept in the
same position, high in the air. For
nearly two months Young Wilde Law IN
me same position. Although the
physicians say he must have suffered
the most excruciating agony he never
even whimpered.
FOR days and nights he was unable
10 sleep, but he bore the suffering with
remarkable patience and fortituda
ne welghts We're removed a few DAYS
ago and the surgeons found that the
operation had been complete success.
ne leg mad been stretched to it's
normal length and although Wilde was
a little stiff in the joints he will he ahIa
10 Walk about as ever in a few davs
lie VIII return to West Point IN
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27
MRS. WHITE is TOLD.
Widow Hears News and Starts at Once
for Home.

St James, L. l., June c6-Mrs.
Stanford White, widow Of the man
whom Harry X Thaw shot and killed
at Madison Square Garden Monday
night, early Tuesday was informed Of
the tragic death OF her husband She
at once started for the family city
home in New York. When Mrs.
White reached the railway station to
take the train for New York She was
in highly nervous state and denied
herself to everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

The officers of Co. A yesterday in
speected the old Holmes building
which has been suggested as a possible
location for O new armory. and they re-
ported the place to be wholly unsuitable
Ior the purpose. Mayor Knight is out
OF town for several days and until ne
returns there will probably be nothing
iufther done toward securing new
for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

There. is sometalk among local horse
men about putting Merrilrs park in
condition for driving. There is no
speedway nearer than Augusta and
Gardiner men do not find it convenient
TO go so far. Merrills tract was re-
paired last season. but the work was
done SO late that the track was not
much used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

There is every indication that the
Methodist excursion today to Popham
Will be hugely successful. Nearly
every ticket had been sold last even
ing; still those who get up early this
morning may get chances to enjoy the
delightful trip. The boat is scheduled
to sail at 7.3O O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

1t is well to remember when you
want to work up 4 soap order that
Amesbury & Wakefield can show you
the quality of soaps, etc, also furni-
tufe presents you will receive and save
you money beside the satisfaction OIL
patrOniZing q home firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Miss Cynthia Lash of Portland. who
came here to pass the summer with her
aunt, Mrs. j. w. Walsh, was obliged 10
return to her home yesterday on &C.
count of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

The body Of Rose Pinkham who died
at Hartford. CT, was brought 10 TINS
city yesterday and taken to Maple
Grove cemetery, Randolph. for inter-
ment. She was q years Of age, and
daughter of F. A. Pinkham, Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Frank L. Locke, who recently sub
mtted to a surgical operation at the
Maine General hospital Portland. ana
who is still in the hospital, Is reported
to be considerably improved, and II IS
expected that he will soon be able 10
sit up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Cusick & Lincoln welcome sunshine
about as much as any store. on account
of the distinctive lines of low shoes.
white and other colorS, that are in
greater demand the more the sun
shines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

was said to be his intention to build
a handsome home One Of the re-
ports current here Tuesday was that
Thaw had some talk with the man
killed relative to some of the archi-
tectural of the new house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

The Sons of Veterans this evening
will give a free whist party at Grand
Army hall. and a very enjoyable time
Will undoubtedly be passed by all who
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

An extra car will leave Gardiner TO-
day at 3.15 for the ball ground at Hal
lowell And extra ears will leave the
ball ground for Gardiner at the lose
of game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27
4 100000 Jewelry Robbery.

Pittsburg. June pa 100000 jewel
robbery that occurred at the Thaw
mansion some weeks ago was disclosed
tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Jennings,
who have been visiting relatives in
West Gardiner. returned yesterday to
their home in Fall River. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

After the regular meeting of the Ben
fit Lodge Thursday evening at A. o. L..
w. hall a fine entertainment will be
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Among those who will be graduated
from Bates College this year is one
Gardiner boy. Ralph H. Bartlett, son Of
William H. Bartlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Miss Lena Packard. who for two
weeks has been the guest of friends in
Randolph. returned yesterday to her
home in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Knowles who have
been visiting friends in Gardiner and
vicinity. returned yesterday to their
home in Salem, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Miss Minnie Downs, who has been
visiting Randolph friends. returned YES.
terday to her home in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. Charles f. Deering left TUESDAY
for an outing at Little Johns Island
Casco Bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

James NJ. Larrabee and A. C. Still
phen attended a meeting of the Maine
Historical Society yesterday at Bruins
wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Blake and
granddaugh ter, VINO have been visiting
here, left yesterday for their home in
Cherokee, Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

The Ladies Auxiliary Of Randolnh
will meet with Mrs. A. III. Brookings
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Miss Annie Maxwell, who has been
visiting friends in this city, returned
yesterday to her home in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Herbert l.. Douglass left yesterday
for Boothbay, where he Is empIovad
for the American Ice Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, s1.l

Mrs. c. u. Pike left yesterday for ,
visit of two weeks in Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Misses Leora and Mabelle Cowan of
Pittsiield are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. S. Cowan, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. Fuller who has been staying
with her daughter. Mrs. II. A. GRAY
left yesterday for North Conway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

The Free Baptist social will he held
ms evening with Rev. and Mrs. f. G..
Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

The Ladies' Aid of the Unlyersalist
church will meet this afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Rape, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Harold Perham left yesterday on q
fishing trip up country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. G. 3. Huff is in Skowhegan as
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. X. F. Harmon of Gardiner is tho
guest of her sister Mrs. l.. A. Field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

John Haley Of Chicago is passing .
vacation at his former home in tbIs
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Miss Charlotte Jennism of Foxcroft
was calling on Oakland friends yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. Rosetta Briggs has gone to Abb
bot for an extended visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Miss Ola Perrin Of Orono has been
passing few days at her home in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. II. A. johnson is at the home Of
her son, G.. +. Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27
OAKLAND.

Miss Martha Brown is the guest OF
friends in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

Mrs. NJ. +. Burrill has returned from
4 visit in Dover. accompanied by her
little son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-27

l.. ]. Morton Of Lewiston called \,
friends in Gardiner yesterday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
IinIlesIlierre.

Robcspicrrc of the French rcvolu-
deluge France with blood, was not
long before his friGhtful career OF
power began one of the most strenu-
ous opponents Of capital punishment.
While he was still an obscure adro-
cate at. .his native Arras he threw up
an appointment because Of his oppoSi-
tion 10 this form of penalty. And
just when his star was i'm the ascend.
and he boldly harangued the national
assembly TO prove that the punish
ment Of death is essentially unjust,
crimes and that ii multiplics offcnscs
much more than it diminishes them"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
LUNCHEON WAS EXPENSIVE.
Instead of Is Francs IL Really Cost
10000 Francs.

One day three friends in Paris were
taking a walk together.
81 should like to have an exquisite
lunch" said one OF the three.
IL should he satisfied with lunch
said the second, (which is little short
OF being exquisite"
"And l." remarked the third one,
SHOULD be content with any kind OF
lunch"
Unfortunately none OF them was pos
sessed Of the necessary money. Pres
ently one OF the trio was struck by an
idea. lie led his friends 10 a music
publisher and made him an offer:
"Buy from us Il song. This gentle
man wrote the text; that one set it to
music. and | shall sing il, as | ann the
only one of MS with n good voice.
"Well. sing it for trial. replied the
publisher.
The young man complied. aud the
publisher seemed TO be satisfied. He
paid 10 francs for the song, and the
friends FASTENED joyfully to a restau-
rant
The author Of the text was Alfred
de Musset, the musician was Monpur
and the singer Duprc. The song. which
was bought and paid for with ID
francs. The Andalusian Girl yield
ed the publisher 10000 francs.-liar-
per's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
THE MEXICAN OCELOT.
4 Great Jumper II This Strange Lit
tie Spotted Jungle Cat.

One Of the most interesting animals
OF the new world and yet one OF which
little seems to be written, even by
sportsmen who have spent much time
In Mexico and the Central American
states, Is the ocelot, the strange little
spotted cat Of the dense jungles OF
tropical parts Of the two Americas.
They are not nearly so heavy as the
average lynx Of the eastern woods and
are infinitely lighter on their feet.
They run with the greatest agility up
and down the almost perpendicular
trunks Of trees and follow n crippled
bird out on limbs too slender, ii would
seem, to bear the weight Of the par
rot let alone the cat. Parrots are the
ocelots principal food, and their hunt
Ing is done almost altogether by day
though, like all the cat tribe. they are
thoroughly at home IN the blackest
night.
The parrots which they hunt fire.
quent the thickest Of forests, coming
to the ground only in the rare open
spaces and along the banks OF the
many small streams where they drink.
In order 10 follow them IL Is necessary
that the ocelots be great jumpers, and
so they are. When | was following
the hounds through the southern Cali
fornia hills after wildcats and an oc-
caslonal mountain lion | was wont to
say that the latter was the greatest
Jumper ON earth. The ocelot has any
mountain lion that ever walked beaten
a block, length for length and weight
for weight.-Borest and Stream.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
The Missing Note.

One OF the leading tenors in Moscow
was called upon n sing an opera in
which one note was much too high for
him. but he got man in the orchestra
TO come in Just at the right time and
supply the note. In exchange the
tenor was 10 take him TO supper. The
plan answered we'll the applause was
loud. but the tenor forgot all about the
supper Next time he sang the opera
he went To the front of the stage. put
his hand on his heart and opened his
mouth as wide rs he could. His dis
comfiture was great when the expect
ant hush was broken by voice from
the orchestra saying, where's my sup
peri'-t'rom ISkra.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
A FLY IN A WEB.
The Wny Tiny Spider Imprisoned
His Zig Victim.


cone morning when busy in my
work shop" says n naturalist, "a large
fy. double the size OF a bluebottle, was
caught I'm "A SPIDERS web in the win
dow close to where | was at work. 1t
was held by two OF its legs only, and
FOR some time the spider, which was
about the size Of the hy's head, pro-
ceeded To strengthen its hold by at
tachng numerous extra lines to the
two captive limbs. carefully keeping
out Of reach Of the others. which were
letting out i'm all directions in frantic
efforts TO escape.
During short respite In the cap
tivcs struggles the spider cautiously
approached and with It's hind legs got
several turns OF its tiny rope round
one OF the limbs that were free. These
tactics were carried on till all the legs
were firmly bound. 1t then injected
poison into one Of the legs. This soon
showed itself, for its deadening effects
reduced the victims struggles in n
marked degree. The poison parulyzes,
but 10cs not kill.
Shortly after second bite resist
ance ceased and the victor settled
down to suck the juices Of its fallen
prey. The struggles lasted quite an
hour. Next morning the fly was alive,
and the spider was still sucking out its
lifeblood. Chicago News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14

Few people know that grizzly bear
can give points to any other carniv-
orous animal in point of strength \
grizzly bear weighing just four hun
drcdwcight has been watched carry
ing heifer OF more than two thirds
it's own weight for two miles mp the
most steep and rugged mountain side,
and this without pausing one instant
for rest. The grizzly bear is the lar
gest aud most powerful Of all the bear
tribe, but his cousin. the cinnamon
bear, runs him very close, and the big
white polar bear, though not really so
dangerous customer, is capable OF
performing The most extraordinary
fests of strength.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
Giving Ipipressiye1y.

There are diversities OF giving rs
well as Of gifts. TO give n little with a
grand mir sometimes seems TO make
more OF an impression than TO give
much modcStly. The world has not
changed in this respect. Samuel Pepys
wrote i'm his DIARY" in 1860: There
was n great number OF merchants and
others OF good quality (at dinner) on
purpose to make an Offering Ito two
newly married servants) which. when
dinner was done, we did, and did
give 10 Shillings and no more. though
l believe most OF the rest did give
more, aud did believe that j did 80
too"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
Followed His Pine.

An old Hungarian couutryman had
smoked the same pipe for more than
fifty years and as natural cousc-
quence had grown To love il as n
companion. one day. however. his in
fant grandson smashed tho pipe he
yond all hope OF repair. Tho old man
was SO broken hearted at his loss that
he hanged himself on n peg. In his
pocket was found scrap OF paper on
which was scribbled, "My pipe is done
for, and must 90 too"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
MONKEYS aud CoIors.

In order TO prove it's power Of dis
eliminating between colOrs the scien.
tist Dahl made some interesting tests
upon n monkey. He colored some
sweets with certain colored dye and
some bitter substances with that OF
another color. After Il few attempts
the monkey learned 10 leave without
even tasting those articles Of food col
ored with the dye which indicated bit
Ter tasting substances and seized at
once upon those which indicated
sweets. Varying the experiments suili,
cicntly he found that the monkey dis
tinguiShcd all the different colOrS read
lily, save only dark blue. Many savage
tribes cannot distinguish dark blue
from black and even children distn.
gush this color later than all others
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
A LOST RIDING HABIT.
IL Lost For the Empress Eugene the
French Em pire.

Freuch umpire.
Even Emile de Girardin. whom Eu-
genie welcomed as "the gravedigger Of
dynasties" because he had gone to
Louis Philippe on the eve Of his flight
In 1S4s 10 warn him as he came to
warn her now, said to her very serious
ly that night:
"Should your majesty appear brave
ly on horseback in the midst or the
people your majesty can still count on
their enthusiasm and devotion"
Eugene resolved to show herself on
horseback She ordered that the rid
Ing habit be chosen. IT must be all
black, OF the severest simplicity. And
she would just pin the red ribbon Of
the Legion Of Honor on her left breast.
Often the slightest causes bring
about the gravest results. The tragedy
OF the empires last chance, therefore,
must be sought along with the black
riding, skirt and corsage.
BY Incredible i'll luck they could not
find il. There had been one, but it had
disappeared, doubtless stolen" 9th
ers were at Complegne and Fontaine-
bleau They found riding habit of
dark green with heavy gold braid, the
costume Of the imperial stag hunts.
at will not do" Eugene sobbed; "it
will not do"'
And SO for lack OF black skirt and
corsage the empress of the French was
forced TO fee her capital and lost an
emplrc.-Sterlng Hcilg in Metropol-
itsn Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
Convicted by sleep,

A Paris woman who was arrested
for picking pockets and who pretended
90 speak nm unknown language he.
trayed herself in her sleep. When
brought before the magistrate she was
lntwrogatcd by Turkish Russian. Pol
ish and Hungarian interpreters. hut
none could understand her. although
one believed she spoke a little known
dialect Of Persia. The magistrate was
not convinced and ordered her TO be
kept in the prison inhrmary under
strict surveillance. In her sleep the
woman talked fluent French, with the
true Partisan accent.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
THE WATCH QUESTION

Have YOU settled it in manner SatiNiar-
tory to yourself? 1t is well known, Tact
that a watch makes one OF the best and
most acceptable Of Christmas gifts. In
these days, when the matchmaker ar, has
reached such hucucss OF perfection, these
beautiful and useful articles arc even more
appropriate than when they were NOR,
clumsy and much less artistic. In putcha>-
ing watch you should bC sure to buy of d
reliable dealer, one ON whom YOU can rely
George Tyler, 494 Westminster St Provi
dence. has an exceptionally large and hu'
stock of watches tor the holiday trade
Waltham, Elgin and Hamilton movements
and in cases oil all grades from gold filled &c
solid gold cases Look them over.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
Chinese Smiles.

Some OF the ordinary expressions Of
the Chinese are pointcdly sarcastic
enough, \ clustering, harmless fellow
they call "a paper tiger" When Il
man values himself overmuch they
compare him to ~ rat falling into a
scale and weighing itself" OVERRIDING
thing they call ~ huuchback making
bow" \ spcndthrift they compare
10 "a rocket" which goes off at once.
Those who cNpcnd their charity on re
mote objects. but neglect their fam
lies. are said to hang a lantern on a
pole, which is seen afar, but gives no
light below"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14

The Misses. Webster visited here
ON Sunday.
Mr.. John Bolster is working in the
turning shop.
Miss Lizzie Bardcn has left Arkan
sas.and is now in Kansas City. She
expects to he home soon.
Preparations are being made at the
Baptist Church for the Christmas tx
erciscS and tree which will be helC
Christmas eve as usual
A number from this place have attendc,
the meetings at the Baptist church in \ r'l
Scituatc this week.
The Town Council meeting on last Satu
day had large attendance Of spectators.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-14
Christmas Clothes.

The Holidays are coming on and II
may be. gentle readers, that your
wardrobe needs a little replenishins
for that Joyous season. Possibly an
overcoat, perhaps a suit or pair OF
trousers. If 50, Elias, % Union St,
can fit you out. He has the goods ana
Won have the price. Dress suits and
TuXedos TO let