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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

me i"iy of binding posterity to I'M
f'nsiIs conditions is Illustrated. by
ny VIII ol a man in Dorset. Eng. who
,elt sum of money to supply the town
,ainp with oil and to pay for man to
i'sht the lamp every winter night for.
'cr. ne could no more foresee the
GINNING OF gas and electricity than
''"he good souls who left money to
theological schools could foresee the
coming of new knowledge making be-
ielS IN old creeds impossible-t'nn-
gregationalists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

Ihc British Medical Journal saws
mat only an imaginary remedy will
cure an imaginary disease, which is
true I" the old maxim. "similia simili-
DuS curantur. It continues: This
may be condemned by the righteous as
quackcry. and quackery of a kind it
undoubtedly is. But if the real end cf
medicine is to cure. can she. when
legitimate means fail. afford to de-
SplSe anything that relieves suffering
even though the suffering be imagin-
aryo'' D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

his S5th anniversary at the old homestead
in Parsonfeld and on the afternoon OF
that day, he. with 100 others. gathered
under the shade of mammoth tree, the
girth of which is 10 feet. This tree was
planted by Mr.. Emerson when he was a
lad of ten years. Among Mr.. Emerson $
compositions are 1.-The Harp of Judah.
Sessions" Little Gertie and Uncle
True" Mr.. Emerson also wrote the
music to the song composed by William
Cullen Bryant. entitled. I'VE Are Coming
Father Abraham"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
THE JURY is OUT.
Fate Of Rance, Charged With Murder
of loring, in the Balance.

Bangor, Ma. Aug. 24-John Peter
Rance. the Old Town Indian on trial
in the supreme court for manslaghter,
testified in his own behalf today. The
substance Of his story was that Peter
j. Loring was killed in the course of a
drunken Scuffle for the possession of
the rifle. which Was discharged acct
dcntafy. Tho case went to tho Jury
late this afternoon. At 1920 the Jury
was still out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

Eighth inning-Southwell out, Board |

Eighth inning-Southwell out. Board
man to Bannon: Hennessy out,
Blair to Bannon; Scanlon fouled to
Duggan. For Hallowell. Blair double
sacked; O'Neil got first on an error and
followed Blair over for the third score,
The cause of the run getting was an
overthrow to first and wild throw
home. Cassidy out. first, unassisted.
Boardman out fly to third; Rogers fan
ned
Ninth inning-Moore famed. as did
Dwyer; Wilder singled and Austin
famed. For Hallowell, Duggan out on
fly to left; Bannon out, third to first;
Shaw out, first unassisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
THREE NEW PLAYERS.
Boston Americans Purchase Chad
bourne, Knots and Lord.

Boston. Aug. 24.-Th" Boston Ameri-
can Baseball Club today purchased
Outfielder Chadbourne. Catcher Knots
and Third Baseman Lord from the
Worcester team of the New England
League. The men are to report i'm
mediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
I'd Cl.ASS-PACING-PU St2Go-DI-
NlDED $400 EACH HEAT.
Wilson Ad1ingrtnn !, II ~,

PEELED to stand in dirty stables. Clean
stabie fioors arc essential to sound feet
ana limbs on horse and what is the
ANIMAL good for without these?
Inc foundation principle of driving or
hiiIs as never to ask a movement of a
ny delicate manipulation Of the bit and
Ieins, inc intelligence that You arc about
10 REQUIRE motion Of him. This applies to
nt, nr.lhs, stopping. turning, backing and
every movement possible to the animal.
Us, nts CONVEYANCE is 50 subtle as to be al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
President Taylor Of Eastern League
Tells How the Clubs Stand.

Buffalo. y. Y. Aug. 2L-Presidcnt Tay-
Tor of the Eastern League makes the fol-
lowing announcement:
The correct official standing of the clubs
in the Eastern League, including the
games played Aug. -. also including pro-
tested games decided. AMI forfeits de
clarcd. is as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
NEW ENG. LEAGUE STANDING.
THE WEEKS SCHEDULE.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday-St
Louis at Boston. Chicago at Washington,
Cleveland at New York. Detroit at Phila-
delphia.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Saturday Boston at Chicago, Philadel-
phia at PittSburg, New York at Cincin-
natl, Brooklyn at st. Louis.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Saturday-Haverhill Mt Lynn, Lowell az
New BEDFORD. Manchester at Lawrence,
Worcester at Fall River.
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Saturday at Jersey CITY 1.-TWO
Elmes). Buffalo at Providence Toronto
at baltimore twG gamcS), Newark at
Rochester two games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
Totals
HALIOWE ELL

Earned runs-Gardiner !. Hallowell >.
Home run-Scanlon. Two-base hits-Wil-
der. Blair. Stolen bases-Wilder .. Reil-
Moore. Rogers: BY Frost. Austin. Jones,
Scanlon, Moore 3. DIVER 3, Passed ball
Dwytr Base on balls--Of Moore. RoE-
ers. cannon Shaw: off Frost. Reilly.
Jones Sacrifice hit-Rogers. Umpire,
Hart. Time. 80. Attendance. 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

While General Emil Nunez govern
or Of the province of Havana was
entering his home an attempt was made
TO assassinate him. A man who was
passing saw the would-be assassin.
and Immediately cried out which at
tracted the attention of Governor
Nunez. who drew his revolver and
fired over the miscreant's head. The
latter was so surprised that he dropped
his revolver. He was promptly arrest
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

ne most desirable fruits for io,I,.
making after currants are crab '
,; 'pfleS' ounces. grapes, blackber-
fr,,;. - pperrles and peaches. If the
iruit Is used before it is fuIIv ri,o :.
makes a clearer jelly and , corti1'.
morinE with no stirring viii 49,, j
finer grain II vi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE.

At ridgepOrt-Hartford ,. Bridgeport 0
FIRST game): Hartford s. Bridgeport !
(second camel
At MISUNDERSTANDING 1, Springfield
3 ~ inningS).
At Norwich-Norwich 8, New Haven 2
90 nuinesl.
At Observation-Disclosures :. New London 4
III nningSD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
Nuiboy Takes Best Part Of
Mass. $4,000 2.I4Stake.
Mainsheet and Wilson Adding
ton Capture the Balance.
No Pool Playing in Progress and The
Crowd Watches Tho Races.

Rcadville. Mass. Aug. 24-Nut Bo,.
| owned by Lolita" and Jack Ora btree
of boston, won the principal portion of
the Massachusetts $4,000 stalk" for III
trotteIs. the leading event in the grand
circuit at the Readville track. SIX
thousand leople had little else to do
but watch the sport, for the pool room
was vacant.
The other two events. the RcadviIie
for the POS trotters and the 2.13 pacing
| class, went principally to Mainsheet
and Wilson Addington
1t was the 11th- renewal of the Massa-
chusetts sake, but owing to the heavy
track the record made last year Of
2.06iI' by Sadie Mac. was never in dan
ger. In the second heat of the race Nut
BOY had the lead. but in entering the
first turn he slipped and went to Il bad
break which left him far in the rear
and McHenry had hard work to beat
the flag The first and third heats were
easy for the victor for he led the entire
field from wire to wire and was pulled
in each heat neaT the finish. There was
a strong battle for second place in ev-
cry heat. Dr. Chase secured the COW
eted position in the initial heat. but
tIlc Judges ST. MN DICK 10 jIllGu place.
for having made 2 couple Of gaining
breaks. Allie JAY of Cleveland was
placed second.
In the second heat DR.. Chase came to
the front after Nut Eoy's break ana
beat out Imperial Allcrton by head.
with Allie Jay a good third.
IN the final heat, Geers with The
Phantom. liter with Betty Brook. Ger
rity with Marone. and kenney with
Allie jay were nearly lined up across
the track at the finish. all couple Of
lengths back of Nut Boy.
For the Rcadville. Angola was the
faVorite among the followers Of the
sport in front Of the grand stand. but
Mansheet led to the nalf in the first
heat. when he went to break and the
second heat Angola had the break 50
wards from the start. ana was far be-
hind the fiaE when Mansheet finished.
The third heat vas easy for Malnshcet.
Still. Angola won $500 in the event.
although only appearing one heat.
Three exciting finishes marked tine
2.1@ pace. Wilson Arlington won the
first and third, while Princess Helen
after going slow in the first heat took
tn" second and though leading in the
third. lost her chance by bad break
furiOnE from the wire.
THE MASSACHUSETTS,. CLASS
TRoTTTNG-PJ RISE $9"r-nlVIDEp
EACH IEA1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
BOSTON

Two-hase hit-Speucer. Sacrifice hits
Grady. Neadham. Double plays-Hostct
ter. Bennett and Grady; Hostettcr' and
Grady. Stolen bases-Burch. Phyle. Hit
balls-Or Higgins 3. off Pfeffer 3. Struck
out-By Higgins 4, by Pfeffer 4. Left on
baseS-St. Louis I. Boston ID. Tine. 1.;5.
Umpire, tombstone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
EASTERN LEAGUE.

At Rochester /. Newark o.
At Providence-BuffllO 5. Providence O.
At Baltimore-Raltimore 4. Toronto ;
first game: II innlngs): the second game
WAS postponed on account of darkness.
At jersey City-1he Montreal-Jersey
City game was pOstponed rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
give the final accumulation az

give the final accumulation as fo
lows:
Then came Yavah. the holy one.
That VanquiShed the angel of death
That killed the butcher
That slew the OK
That drank the water
That Gucnchcd the fire
That burned the stick
That beat the dog
That bit the cat
That ate the kid
That my father bought
For two zuZim-
A Kid. A kid,-Dcnver Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
Spraying Potatoes.

experiments have shown that while
y COSTS from 81 to Sc an acre to spray
potatoes, in some cases where it has
he2n practiced there has been an aver
age gain of s23 an acre over fields that
were unsprayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
TROLLEY LEAGUE SCHEDULE.
AT HALLOWELL.

AT HALLOWELL.
Aug 2S-Tuesday, Augusta.
Sept. saturday, Gardiner.
Sept. 3-Labor day. afternoon. p. n.
Augusta
AT WATERvILLE.
Aug 27-Monday Gardiner.
Aug 29-Wednesday. Hallowell
Sept. 1-Saturday. Augusta.
Sept S-Labor day. / p. NJ. Hallowell
AT GARDINER.
Aug. 25-Saturday, Hallowell.
Aug. 29-Wednesday, Augusta.
Aug 31-Friday. Hallowell
Sept. 5-Labor day. . A. NJ. Waterville
and Fairfield.
AT AUGUSTA.
Aug. I-saturday. Waterville and Fair
field
Aug. 30-Thursday, Gardiner.
Sept S-Labor day, p. NJ. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

'Battrd for Glade in the second.
<*kattcd fer Carrigan III the nlnth.
>"Battsd for Harris in the ninth
st. LOUIS -.........I o 0 . ..
Boston ......-......0 / c y D d
Sacriiit" lits-Gllmshaw. Felty. Two
lasr hitS-lioey, IiarriS. Wallace. Thr"1'
base hits, irImahaw. flcmphlll. lone
Hcnl'h'll. Wallace. stolen bases
Jones Hits--On ,,lade in innings; of
Ielty ; in ! innings First base = balls
of Harris >. of Glade ]. Of Petty !.
Hit by pitched bill-Mor" IN. Stuck out
BY HAIRS :. by Petty. Tine. -. TN
sire, Hurst
At New Iork-Eoth Cleveland New
York games were postponed wet
grounds.
At Philadelphia-The Detroit Philadel-
phia game was postponed: rain.
At W2shington-Thc Chicago Washing
ton game was postponed: rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
The BIG LEAGUES,
Both Boston Teams Beaten
by ST. Louis Clubs.
Brooklyn and Cincinnati, Nat,
Split a Double header.
Chicago Takes Two From Philadelphia,
Shutting Her Out In One.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

St Louis. Aug. 24.-St. Louis took the
final game from Boston this afternoon .
to 1. and made Il clean sweep of the Sc
ries. Higgins was hit freely but not
when hits were needed.
L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
AT NEW BEDFORD.

Oscar Tinkham. who drives milk
wagon from Mattapo;sct to this city ev-
cry day in the week. pitch, d for the New
E"dfords Friday against Lowell. and he
kept the hits so well scattered that Low
ell could make but two runs.
New Bedford - o o S-G-5-2
Lowell ....N....o q N-2-S-:,
Batteries Tinkhdm and Cov"ncy; Muir
Hastings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25

In warm weather meats may be
freshened by washing in cold soda
water before cooking, though washing
of meat is detrimental to its quality
and should only be done when ncces-
sity demands it.
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furnishing the new Carnegie library
building at the university, now nearing
completion
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NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Boston. Aug. 2,.-Pitcher Harris was
battCd hard in the latter part Of today's
game ard St Louis won to J.
ST LOUIS.
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AT IIAEERIiILL.

McPartln's pitching gave Havcrhill tho
game over Lawrence to ,. Lee was
wild and ineffective and was replaced by
Leith in the fifth inning. Ready. the old
Dartmouth captain, played his first game
with the visitors.
Lawrence .....1 o y o q o ] 0-2-4-3
Ratteries-McPartlin and Ahearn: Lee.
Lcith and Cote. Time, las. Umpire,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
AT CHICAGO.

FlrSt Gam":
Chicago ...O o 0 2 o 0 x-F-2-1
Philadelphia % 0 0 0L0-i-3
Ratteries-Reulbach and Killing; Richie
and Donovan. Time, As. Umpires. Car
penter and Conway.
Second game:
Chicago ........O 1 o o X s.
Philadelphia % l 0 0 o. o-3-lO-
Observation-Disclosures and Killing; Lush
and Donovan. Time. 80. Umpires, Car
pentcr and Conway.
AT PTTTSBURG.
PittshurE .......0 0 0 O-0-I1
New York 1890 0 q q Q h-3-S o
Batteries-Lynch. Philippe and Gibson.
Phelps: McCiinnity and Bowerman. Time.
80 Umprcs. Emslie ard Klein.
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Worcester Gets Away With
Fall River Two to One.
Lynn Does Likewise With Man.
chester Seven to -Four.
HaverhiII -Four; Lawrence TWo.-.NeW Bed
ford Six; Lowell Two.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE,
AT WORCESTER

Worcester won Il light hitting game
from Fall River. . to !.
Fan River ..1 0 0 o o o o 0-1-1-i
Batteries-Bushcy and Knots; Swanson
and Walters. Sullivan. Time, 2.oJ. I'm
pire, George o. Brien
AT LYNN
Errors were numerous in tho game.
which Lynn from Manchester to 8.
Lynn .........-0 0 ! o XII >
Manchester 80 o o i 0 ! 0 2-6-6- 10
Battcries-Whit Lab"lle and Madden F.;
Cross and McClbc. McGovern. Time, 2.03.
Umpire O Brien.
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'Batted for Glade in the second.
<|Rattcd fer Carrigan III the nnth.
st*Battsu for fIarriS in the Enih.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-08-24

passed for miles between buildings
gorgeously decorated in their honor.
The day was ideal. Several sharp
showers during the night dispelled the
oppressive heat Of Tuesday and a
soft, cool breeze swept the city streets.
The sky was dark during the early
part OF the morning. but as the col
umns commenced to gather the clouds
departed and a bright sunlight sue
ceeded. Every precaution that could
make the parade a success for the vet
Grams was taken by the authorities
The line of march. two miles in length,
was wired off, nobody being able to OBJ
struct the column for an instant
Hours before the scheduled time the
streets were filled with spectators and
during its progress they were packed
solidly, with cheering, enthusiastic hu-
manity. The parade itself, which was
organized by departments, formed at
o'clock and moved one hour later.
Next came the Chief marshal OF the
parade, ex-Gov. S. r. Van SAINT and
his chief of staff, Gen. Fred B. Wood.
adjutant general of Minnesota, who
was followed by a throng of officers.
composing the regimental and staff Of
ficers of the Minnesota national guard.
This comprised the escort of the
Grand Army, and then, marching in
splendid even ranks, with their forma
tion superbly kept throughout the en-
tire parade, came the first of the old
soldiers. Columbia post of Chicago,
acting as the personal escort of the
commander-in-chief. Behind the post
came Commander-in-Ch Chief Tanner, at.
tended by his personal staff
Following the officers of the organi.
cation, rank on rank, came the men
who were the life guard of the nation,
the heroes of the Civil war The states
marched In order of their admission to
the Grand Army, Illinois having the
right Of the line, followed by Wiscon
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BROWN ELECTED COMMANDER.

Archbishop ireland Of St. Paul Elected
chapIan-in-chief.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 18.-Com-
manderi In Chief-R. B. Brown, Zanes-
Vile. Ohio.
Senior Vice Commander-William
H. Armstrong. Indianapolis.
Junior Vice Commander-E. B. Fen
ton. Detroit.
Chaplain-in-C Chief - Archbishop Ire
Ian, st. Paul.
Surgeon General-W. H. Johnson,
Lincoln, Neb.
The above officers were elected
yesterday at the annual meeting OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic. All other
officers are staff appointments and will
be announced later by the new COM
maner-in- chief.
The strongest opponents Of Mr..
Brown for the honor OF being COM
mander-in-chie were G. G. Burton OF
Kansas. Both Of these withdrew when
it was seen that the election of Mr..
Brown was a certainty.
ireland Is Chaplain.
Several candidates were nominated
for senior and junior vice commanders,
but at the last instant all withdrew in
favor Of Armstrong for the senior posi-
tion and Fenton for the junior place.
and both men were chosen unanimous
ly.
Archbishop Ireland had no rivals for
the position OF chaplain-in-chief
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While the long line OF faded blue
squads slowly filed past the reviewing
stand. the idols OF tens Of thousands,
two OF the members of the Grand
Army who had fought her battles
faithfully answered the last roll call
clad in the faded blue of the Army
OF the Potomac and with the flag Of 81
floating DER them. A score of other
battle-scarred heroes in the ranks
marched until they dropped and were
taken care OF by the ambulance corps.
The long march and the heat proved
too great an enemy to withstand.
Col. Thomas H. Martin. senior vice
commander of the Department Of the
Potomas, was killed by fall from his
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EXPLOSION KILLS TWO.

Madelia, Mimi, Aug. 19.-Mrs. Pat
rick Osborne, aged forty-fve years, liv-
ing ON q farm six miles southeast OF
town. was fatally burned while pour
ing kerosene into stove from kero-
sene can. A two-year-old baby daugh-
ter standing near by was also fatally
burned. As result Of the injuries
the mother died at 7:30 in the evening
and the child at midnight. She Is SUR
vived by I husband and ave children.
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G. A. r. BROUGHT 100000 PEOPLE
Railroad Officials Make Estimate for
Week.

st. Paul, Aug. 19.-Etimates fur
nished by passenger officials yesterday
show that the railroads hauled in ap-
proximately 164 1000 people to the Twin
Cities this week on account of the G.
A. r.. national encampment The audi
tors are still counting the figures as
they come into the Offices. SO that the
exact number is not yet obtainable.
There Is every reason to believe, how
ever. that the estimates do not fall
wide OF the mark
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NEWS Of WEEK SUMMARIZED
IMPORTANT EVENTS At HOME
AND ON FOREIGN SHORES
HRiEFLYToLD.
Notes From Washington.

In order that the food manufactur-
ers Of the country, may have opportu-
nifty ITO make suggestions concerning
regulations for the enforcement OF the
new pure food law, hearings will be
held at the department OF agriculture
from Sept. II to 28.
An investigation of certain railways
will begin in Toledo by the inter
state commerce commission respect
Ing the interstate transportation OF
ice to and from Toledo. The inquiry
will be conducted by Judson G. Glenn
ents, q member of the commission.
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ALL IS QUIET At MINES.

Pittsburg, Aug. 19.-Peace prevailed
at the mines Of the Pittsburg Plate
Glass company yesterday. The works
were in operation with non-union men
as usual, and no strikers were to be
seen In the vicinity.
Stephen Mosely. who was supposed
to have been thrown into the river hv
the strikers, was found yesterday. He
was not seriously hurt Stefano Res.
way. who was beaten and stabbed dun.
Ing the riot, died last night.
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pepew Halted for scorchina..

Depew Halted for scorchino..
White Plains, N. r., Aug. 19.-Depu-
~ Sheriff Townsend, In the town of
scarsdale, late yesterday held up a
touring car for speeding at the rate Of
thirty-hve miles an hour. in which
were Senator and Mrs. Chauncey De-
pew and another woman, said to he a
relative OF the senator. The chauffeur
denied exceeding the laws limit. Sem
ator Depew sided with the man. say
inx that the speed had not impressed
him u fast.
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horse on Hennepin avenue between
Third and Fourth streets.
Col. James w. Heating, department
commander for Louisiana and Missis-
sippi, fell from exhaustion at Seventh
street and Hennepin avenue, and died
at the emergency hospital q few hours
later.
Forty-six veterans, prostrated by
heat, were cared for at the emergency
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SARATOGA GETS NEXT a. A. r.

Sends Protest Against Wirz Statue
Canteen Question Dropped.
Minneapolis, Aug. 19.-The Grand
Army of the Republic completed it,
tortieth encampment late yesterday
and adjourned to meet in Saratoga. N.
Y, in 1907.
The encampment. after an exciting
debate, decided that protest against
the erection of statue to Henry Wlrz
should be sent to Gen. S. D. Lee. the
commander OF the Southern Veterans
association. This action was decided
upon only after a long debate, which
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at times became energetic and &C 3
monious.
The proposition to deprecate the 40
tion of congress in abolishing the can
teen from the old soldiers homes was
laid on the table without debate.
Greetings were received during the
day from President Roosevelt and
from various patriotic societies. among
which were the Spanish War veterans
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and the John H. Morgan association,
an association of Confederate soldiers.
The adjournment was taken imme-
diately after the installation of the
newly elected officers by Past Com
mander Louis Wagner of Philadelphia.
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DAT HEADS % INCHES LONG.

Of Field.
Sioux Falls. S. D., Aug. 19-Proba-
bly, the finest field of oats in South
Dakota Ia to be seen on the farm OF
Scott McCready, who lives near Platte,
Charles Mix county. Many of the
heads are as much az twenty-three
inches In length and the field win
yield enormously No one yet has
found sufficient nerve to make an esti.
mate Of the probable yield of the
field.
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sin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York
ip the order named. Twenty other
states followed these. The left Of the
line was Minnesota. which naturally
was present in heavy force. Its sol
diers received the most hearty greet
ings AZ they closed the long line. The
column was about three hours In pass-
Ing q given point.