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peIeoates Named for Convention.

Huntsville, October Especial .)-The following delegates to represent Madison at the state good roads convention in Birmingham on October + have been appointed by Probate Judge w. T. Law Ter: Frank J. Thompson, Charles P. Lane, Robert E. Spragins, John NJ Hampton. Robert s. Pulley. W. F. Rod gers, Clarendon Davis, J. B. Bronaugh, James E. Butler and E. O. Williamson.
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AH Arrangements Made
 For Championship Series

Cincinnati, October 1.-The series of games for the worlds championship be- National and American leagues will begin at the National League grounds In Chi cago on October 9 and continue until October IA. if the weather permits, the games to alternate between the National and American League grounds The um- pires will be James E. Johnstone of the National League staff and Frank
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O'Ioughlin. one of the best of the Amer ican League umplres.
 In case of rain the next game will be played at the postponed park, the ob- ject being to avoid playing on the same grounds on succeeding days.
 If a seventh game is necessary to de- eide the contest. it will be designated later where it shall be played. The an- nouncement Is accompanied by details concluding the arrangements and rules as made today by the National commis- sion.
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grounds to see his exhibition. At Indian apolis at the Indiana State Fair, he drew 10000. There is no way to estimate the number of people who have seen Dan Patch race. but if they could be counted the total would reach well into the mil- lions.
 No doubt Dan Patch day at the Ala bama State Fair will bring one of the big gest crowds to Birmingham this city has entertained in long time.
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At Lexington.

Lexington Ky, October 1.-The very easy victory of Kentucky Todd in the two-year- old division of the Kentucky Flu turity and the defeat of Mainsheet in the 2:O6 class trot were the features of an interesting programme at the Ken lucky trotting horse breeders association today. The Kentucky Todd demonstrated that he is the best two-year-old trotter of the year by defeating the crack New
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Mrs. powdeII Sewers Connection.

Opelika. October 4.--(Specal) )-Mrs. A. l.. Dowdell has severed her connection with the Oplika Industrial News, of which paper she has been editor of the womans department for several years. Mrs. Dowdell will be succeeded in the work by Misses. Ruth Wear and Bethany Hicks, the lovely young daughters of the editors.
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Witt Builds Fine Home.

Decatur, October 4.-(Special.)-John R. home at Belle Nina, in Limestone county, near here. a handsome $60O0 residence. This will be the finest residence in Lime stone county. The contractor is H. M. Wartz of this city.
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Dan Patch, the worlds champion pacer, will be an attraction at the Alabama State Fair Thursday, October IS, in an effort to lower his record.
 No doubt thousands of people will flock to the fair grounds on that day to see this remarkable horse.
 Dan Patch is now 10 years old and he seems to get faster with age. Only this Sesr he clipped quarter of a second off
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Kentucky Todd b. C., by Todd Paronella (Stinson) ........... The Native, b. C., (Benyon) Blue Hill. b. c. CTitus) .......... 3 Time: 2:1434; 2:1634. 2:12 class pace. $1000 Captain Derby, b. B., by Charles Derby Economy G5ldridge) 1 Hal R., br. h. (1endricD...... ? Daphne Direct, br. m., Wal ker).... ................ Time: 2;O6Da; 2;O6s4; 2:0794.
 2:O6 class trot, purse $l500: Norman R., b. g.. by Phalks-
 Jennie (W J. McCarty) Snyder McGregor, ch g., CIdo-
 Mainsheet, blk. h.. (McHenry).. 2 Time: 2:07; 206s4 2:HA. 2:16 class trotting, purse $l0Oo: Belle Isle, br. m., by Axtell- Eliza (Rea) ...... ..... ........ l 2 l Guy AxWorthy, Murphy, ,... 8 ' ' Bowcatcher, b. g., (McCarthy).. ?
 Time: 2:03; 2:0SN4; 2:1134.
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DO YOU KNOW.

The highest class of electric work, from the installation of wires to tho manufacturing of fixtures. is done by the
 United Electric Go.
 40S-410 N. 18th St.
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L0Veman, Joseph X Loeb

England colt, Blue Hill, Lucille Marlow and others with much ease.
 Kentucky Todd is owned by Miss Kath- crime l.. Wilkes of Dalton, Ga.
 The 2:12 class pace proved a walk-over for the favorite, Captain Derby, as did the 2:16 trot for Belle Isle. The winner so far outclassed their competitors that the races were featuresless. There was too strong a breeze blowing down the back stretch for Sweet Marie to attempt worlds record for trotters. but if GOA ditions are favorable she will attempt 1t tomorrow. Summary:
 Kentucky Futurity, $500O, two-year-olds:
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
STANDING.

Chicago, october 4.-Chcago, the new champions of the American league, cele- brated their return home today by win ming Score: R.H.E. Chicago ......... .OVu ulu ZO'--o Cleveland . ... . .....0 .001 GOO 000--1 O
 Batteries: Feine and Roth; Joss and Bemis Time, 15 Empires. O'Loughlin and Sheridan.
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At Louisville.

Louisville October 4.-Jockey B. Miller, who had the mount on Dresden in the second race fell today and several horses ran over him, His skull was crushed and he bit his tongue In half He is in a local hospital In dangerous condition. It was his first mount since he was suspended at Douglas Park. Charlie Eastman beat Martha German in the feature race. Form players had a hard day Weather clear and track fast. Summary:
 First race selling. five furlongs-Laura E., 101 (Moriarity) to 1, won; Nedra, 105 (Seder) to l. second; John Kaufman, 112 (W. CarrolD 10 to 1, third. Time 100 4-5.
 Second race, selling, six furlongs- French Nun, 11O Gloyd) 10 to l. won; Petit Due, no (J. Hunter) 30 to 1, second; Nuns Yelling, 10S (Mountain) to l. third. Time. 1:141-5.
 Third race, purse, six furlongs-Charlie Eastman. 96 (Moreland) 6 to 5, won; Martha German, 1O5 (NicoD 20 to l, sec ond Hector 1O9 (Rice) to l, third. Time, 1:1S 1-5.
 Fourth race. free steeplechase, handicap. full course about two miles-Idttle Wally, 135 (Dayton) 10 to l, won; Lady Jocelyn. 132 (ONeilD F to l, second; Sigmund. (Archibald) to 2, third. Time, 402 2-5.
 New Amsterdam ran out; Dalesman re- fused to jump and Town Moor fell.
 Fifth race, purse, five and half furlonss -Electorine, 1O3 (Boland) 12 to l. won; Nellette. 9S CR. Fusher) 50 to 1. second; Miss Lida, 1OS CDaly) 12 to 1. third. Time. 1:07 4-5
 Sixth race. selling, mile-Golden Mineral, 1o4 e. Morrs) to l, won; Brait, 90 Car rolD s to 1. second; The Only Way, 1O4 (lSeys) 15 to l, third. Time, 1:4l.
 Louisville Entries.
 First race, six furlongs. selling-Temple. Lady Ethel. Balshot, Merry Hours, Tel epathy Comment, Susanne, Romping Girl, Jay Ward go; Mary Brent, Mladi Love, 104; Sallie B. B., Queen Caroline, 105; Miss Anxious, 1O9; Royal Legend, Sheen, 11o.
 Second race, one mile and quarter, sellng-Euar Quick Rich, 92; Mae Lynch. 97: Peter Nathaniel. Tom Grove. 100; Pill lar Lida Vivian, Morendo, 106; Inflamma- ble. 106 Handy Bill, 109.
 Third race, one mle-Oberon, Missouri Lad, 93: Crepps, Beckham, 90; Col Bart lett, 9S; Clansman, 10l; Marshal Ney, Sha- vana. Princess Orna, 102 Harry Scott, 10i; Envoy. 105.
 Fourth race seven furlongs. the Shaw nee handicap-O'Mar 92 Marvel F., 101; Fl Otros. 96; Don Domo, 10S; Miltiades, 100: Devout, 109; Hannibal Bey. 1l0.
 Fifth race, five and one-third furlongs. seling-E Ericsson, 95: Markshar, 97; Caper Refined, Lady Vimont, Seven Bells, 100; Anna Ruskin. 101; Boserrian, Attention, Forward. Marion Rose, 103; Frank Flesh CT, Affinity, King Leopold. 106; Alytheu. Triumphant 109.
 Sixth race. mile and sixteenth, selling Juba, 102; Sanction, 105; Elliott, 109; The Only Way, Chamblee, Morning Star 110 Whippprwill, III; The Borgian, 112; Uncle Henry, 115.
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SIans.

Try the Gawk for half-tons and Inc illustrations. Age-Herald Building.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
STANDING.

Boston, October IA doubleheader brought the local National League sea son to a close today, Brooklyn taking both games. Scores:
 First game R.H D. Brooklyn. q. :. ........o10 oil oOO-3 Boston q. .. ......... oil GOO 000-2 Il 4
 Batteries: Stricklett and Ritter; Linda man and Brown. Time, hours.
 Second game R.H E. BrOOKlyn.... .......'.'....VoV ~ Boston .... ......... .OOO Ol-l $
 Batteries: Eason and Ritter; Young and Brown. Time, 57 Umpire, Conway.
 New York. October 1.-The New Yorks defeated Philadelphia mainly owing to Strangs' batting. Score:
 Philadelphia .. ....... .030 300 000-6 10 O New York ..,........... 600 OOl W'-I 10 ,
 Batteres Sparks and Dooin Mathew son and Smith. Time, 115. Empires, Klem and Carpenter.
 Pittsburgh, October 4.-The champion Chicago team shut out the Pittsburg team today. Score: RH E. Pittsburg 900 GOO 000-0 3 Chicago ...... 900 no 002-4 8 0
 Batteries: Leifield, Phelps and Petz; Pfeister and Moran and King. Time, 1;35. Umpire, o'Day
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Saturday the educ named below; matter
The Washington times., 1906-10-05
SALOON MURDER
IN ALEXANDRIA
Two Men, 1t Is Alleged, Had.
Alteration Over q
Woman.
MURDERER MAKES ESCAPE
Returned Later to Police Headquarters
and Gave Himself
Up.

Howard Banks, colored, shot and
killed Thomas ElZie. also colored. al
Harlow's saloon, IN the northeastern
section of this city, shortly after S
o'clock last night. After the shooting.
Banks made his escape, and could not
be found by the police in spite of the
fact that they searched all night for
him. This morning about o'colck
Banks appeared at police headquarters
and surrendered himself 10 Lieut..
James Smith, who was on duty.
Banks was given "a preliminary trial
in the police court this morning, JUS
tice L II. Thompson, presiding. The
first witness called was Charles Jones,
the bartender at Harlow's place. Jones
testified to Elzie and Banks having a
quarrel IN the bar, but did not see the
shooting.
Estelle Bouy, over whon the shoot
ing is said 10 have taken place. was the
next witness. She testified that Banks
and Eizie were in Harlow's barroom
yesterday afternoon. and while there a
dispute between them arose. Last night
the three. Banks. Elzie. and the Bouy
woman met in the bar, and the trouble
was resumed.
As Elzie moved toward the door
Banks. she alleges. pulled out his pistol
and fired at him.
Chief Goods testified that he went 10
the saloon after the shooting and found
ElZle lying In the hall dead Policeman
Beach and himself this morning went 10
the hOue OF cousin OF Banks. in Pitt
street and secured the pistol with
which Banks says the shooting was
done
After all the evidence was in Justice
Thompson held Banks for the grand
jury.
The evidence before the coroner's jury
was the same as that presented in the
police court, ana the jury returned "a
verdict that Thomas Ellie came To his
death from a guushOt wound. the
weapon being in the hands of Howard
Banks.
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POTENTATES OFFER CUPS
FOR MOT0R-B0AT RACES

NORFOLK, Va, oct 5.-As prizes to
the best boats in three weeks racing
during the jamestown Exposition. King
Edward OF EnElasd, Emperor William
of Germany. President Roosevelt. and
Sir Thomas Upton viii offcr cups. The
exposition company VIII also offer three
cups, making a total of seven
This announcement was made today
after a conference AT which the racing
schedule was mapped out. At the meet
ing were Commodore Charles Long
street, of the Corinthiln Yacht Club
representing Baltimore. Washington. and
Philadelphia, J. +. De AIund. of Graves
end Bay Yachting Club; Commodore J.
r. Duncan. HAMPTON Roads Yacht Club,
and X, II. Sexton, of the exposition.
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AMATEUR UNION TO HOLD
INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

NEW YORK. Oct. 5.-The champion
ship committee OF the Amateur Athletic
Union. consisting OF James +. Sullivan,
chairman; Edward f. Babb. Barlow s.
Weeks. Thomas r Riley. and 4. c.
Brown. has decided that in future the
Amateur Athletic Union viii have its
own indoor championships, and it has
been decided that the first meeting will
be held In Madison Square Garden on
November 9 and TO-
The second meeting probably Will be
held in Chicago I'm 1907 and the third in
Boston I'm 1908 In connection with TINS
meeting it is the intention of the com
mitree 10 add several events for the
Public schools Athletic League.
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FORAKER IS OPPOSED
TO CUBAN ANNEXATION

That Congress will approve all that
President Roosevelt has thus far done
in Cuba is the opinion expressed by Sen
ator Foraker who, however, dOesn't I
care TO discuss the legal phases OF the
matter, or the power which is con-
ferrcd by the Plat amendment Sena-
tor Foraker, who was in the city a short
time. and then hurried back 20 Ohio 80
preside tonight at the opening meeting
OF The State campaign, hopes annexa-
tion viii not result, and thinks it will
not If the Cubans rise 10 the occasion.
He believes the Cubans and this coun-
Try alike would De better Off with
continuance Of the relations that have
existed the last four years.
Senator Foraker expressed the opinion
that Ohio was safely Republican this
year, and even that 1t would hold all
the Republican members IL now has in
the House OF Representatives.
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DIAMOND MATCH EARNS
AT RATE OF IL PER CENT

CHICAGO, Oct 5.-Omcials Of the
Diamond Match Company state thay
earnings now are at the rate Of u per
cent on the Sl6,0000O0 of capital stock
During the seven mcnths ended August
81. the company earned $3.50 600 from
matches. At this rate earnings for year
viii be 100000 over the 10 per cent
dividend. against S272. $50 last year on
Sl5,00,000 capital The 81. .O00. 900 new cap
ital has provided ali the money neces-
Eary for the company 10 develop the
California timber lands
The timber tract Is 700 acres and it
Is calculated the company has on hand
10000 600 feet OF timber. AT so per
IS said TO be a value of 81 .0G0 600.
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TASTED FOR 81 BAYS,
TORTURED BY GAPTORS
Living Skeleton Found in Florida
Swamp After a Fearful
Experience.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, oct. alive
but too weak from hunger even 20 crawl,
Joseph Lloyd, ship carpenter, was
found in marsh near South Jackson
Vile
He says that on August %. while he
was looking for work, enemies locked
him I'm a deserted cabin in the swamp
They went frequently 10 look at him
and gloat over his suherings, giving
him water. but no food. He escaped,
hut tainted near by, and lay there until
found. He Is almost a living skeleton.
At the hospital, where he is likely TO
recover. ne insisted nc had not had
food for thirty-seveu days
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ORE DEAL NEGOTIATIONS
REPORTED At STANDSTILL

NEW YORK. Oct 8. The rum0r
which has been circulated in Wall
street during the past two days that q
serious hitch had taken place i'm the ore
deal negotiations between the United
states Steel Corporation and James !.
Hu has been traced 10 statement
that II. Il Rogers had told his friends
that the ore deal should not go LnfouEl
ana that one dominating reason FOR Mf-
Rogers opposition is his anJasonl-n 10
Mr.. Hul.
This is contrary to every other known
fact OF the situation as all leaqlns
interests involved declare that the deal
awaiting 0ulv trivial details II is be-
Iieved that even If Mr.. Rogers is the
opposition be might not Dee 5WerIul
enough 10 defeat the deal, mas nucl o 5
the Morgan holdings iu the United
states steel have been greatly Increased
recently
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ABANDONED INFANT
CARED FOR BY FARMER

BURLINGTON, n. J., oct 5--A five
week-old infant was forsaken by its
mother soon after birth and left with
Francis Drone a French farmer. living
near Burlington.
The baby was left by a New York
woman. who came here on September l9
Drone had said be was soon 10 marry
her. Next day the mother departed for
Staten Island leaving the child behind
at the farmhouse. OF which Droue is
the only occupant
Since then the Frenchman has been
at his wits end trying go care for the
child. The little one seems TO be flour
ishing under the rough care Of the
farmer, who has received some instruc-
tions from. neighbors.
Drone has been nourlsning the child
by bottle. but is comp, Jed 10 leave it
alone for long periods while he is at
work.
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CHARLES Nj. SCHWAB
IN BIG WHEAT DEAL

CHICAGO. oct. 5.-Charles NJ. Schwab
and some Of his Wall Street associates
are believed to be interested in a gigan-
tic deal In wheat. Their operations,
according TO well-inrormed brokers. ex-
tend to all Of the leading markets Of
the country. though the bid end Of the
deal centers IN Chicago, where recent
heavy purchases by A. J. Valentine,
former president Of the Armour Grain
Company. which stirred the board of
trade. are now believed to have been
made largely for the Eastern crowd.
The holdings of the bull CLIQUE are
estimated by some as high as 1900. 600
bushels, Will. 100000 bushels is the
figure advanced by more conservative
traders. Most Cf this wheat Is held by
ShearsOn. Hammill& Co.
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BIG PURSE is OFFERED
FOR BURNS AND 0'BRIEN

Los ANGELES. Cal. Oct. 5.-Eow
that the Berger-O' Brien fight has prac-
ucaiy fallen through. Nevada is de-
termined TO bring the Philadelphian and
Tommy Burns together. The Quaker
City heavyweight today received an
offer from SearchHght. New. 6f $4,000
for finish fight. So Jar as the prom0t-
ers are concerned. the principals can
split it as they choose
Here on the coast Burns IS regarded
as the logical opponent Of OBuen. The
Canadian has made good whenever iJ
was demanded. and ciaisss by his vic
tory over Hart that ne is the real
claimant for heavyweight houofs. IT
seems that the Beau ErImmel Of the
ring is wary Of Burns and would prefer
Berger.
The Nevada Club is afte~ fight ard
If O'BrIen and Burns do not accept. the
same offer is open To Britt and Cans
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Gambling Case Postponed.

Judge Barley, in the corporation court,
this morning, addressed the grand jury.
The judge stated that he had called the
special grand jury together for the
purpose of investigating the alleged
gambling aboard the ark anchored on
fbe MARYLAND shore across from this
CITY. But" said Judge Barley, II have
not had opportunity tC look up the law
iu relation To the matter and therefore
will postpone the investigation untH the
regular grand jury
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HIGH RECORD MARK
ON COPPER METAL

NEW YORK. Oct. 8. - Copper prices
were advanced 4 cent yesterday, which
makes an Improvement OF nearly - cent
so far this month, and il also establishes
a new high record basis for the last
twenty-five years. the quotation for lake
being Doc 20 2Jlz zc. The advance was "a
continuation OF the recent upward move
ment- The production, although large.
Is said 10 De not enough 10 cover the
large increase In consumption, and this
makes holders firm and at the same
time causing consumers who have near
by wants uncovered 10 come ia the mar
ket as persistent buyers.
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TWO MORE VICTIMS
OF GRIDlR0N GAME

TORONTO. Ontario. oct 5.-Cameron
Fauiln, tWenty-one years old died early
yesterday IN the General Hospital from
injuries received on University Lawn
yesterday afternoon while I'm practice
sCrimmaEe OF the Toronto University
football team His skull was fractured.
MT STERLING. KY. oct. 5.-RoEer
Heddon, in attempting 60 make a
tackle IN football game here Wednes-
day. sustained "a cpncussi0u of the brain
and internal injuries Doctors say he
cannot recover. Young Heddou IS the
son Of j. W. Hedd0n editor Of the MT
Sterling Advocate.
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NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.

The Wayne5burg. Jefferson B. Carmi-
chael Telephone Co. has been i7co-por-
ated under the District laws. THe pur-
pose Of -he corporation is stated 10 be
10 construct and maintain telephone
lines for uSa iu Hu rarts 0t tle world
The capital stock is sluJ1 ana The n
foruorat0rs I.OrauzC O.. WarEelG, T.
n R0hrer. and T. l.. Ward q the Dis
rrict. n. p. Lee and W. II. Baily. Of
Pu:sburg. Pa.
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Ten Years Sentence.

In the corporation court. Judge Barley
presiding the jury in the case Of Jack
Smith. colored, indicted for entering the
house OF Smith Beckett brought in a
verdict Of guilty, and Smith was SEN
tenced to the penitenuary for ten years.
Under the new law the court sentenced
smith TO serve on the States convict
llal force.
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DENIED SEWER REQUEST.

On the recommendation Of Norris
Hacker, superintendent Of highways.
the District Commissioners have denied
the relues1 Of Samuel c. Hill. of SEQ F
street northwest. for a water main
sewer in Thirty-eiEhth street north
west, south Of Grant road. They also
declined 20 undertake the filling In OF
this street. which was washed out re-
Gently by heavy rains
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BEAT GIRL WITH BUCKLE;
PORTER GIVEN $50 FINE

NEW YORK. oct. 4-Charged with
having mercilessly beaten .hIs ten-year-
old niece with "a strap. TO which was
attached a heavy buckle that cut like
the loaded end OF a lmout. Michael
DAILY, a porter. employed by Twenty
third street dry goods store. was fined
SO iu special sessions today. His vic
tim. little Penlpe Hurst. pale aAd
trembling. was iu court and she SHY
cred with fright every time DAILY moved
about I'm his seat and EIared III her
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STRUCK WITH BEER BOTTLE.

Suffering from a severe scalp wound
Mary Racks. colored. twenty-eight years
old. of $40 Willow Tree alley, went 10
the Emergency Hospital yesterday aft
eTnOOn. The woman said she received
her injury by being struck over the head
with a beer bottle by another COlOred
woman.
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Masons to Conduct Funeral

The funeral Of the late Hesselius
Smith viii be held this afternoon at i:So
O'Clock from his late home In Cameron
and Pitt streets. The Rev. ". j, Nor
ton. of Christ Protestant Episcopal
church will conduct the funeral serv-
fees, and iuterment will be made In the
Methodist CemteTy. AleXandrla-Was ash
ingtGn Lodge of MaEOns viii conduct
the funeral services at the grave.
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Wilson-SPruce Nuptials.

Miss clyde NJ. Wilson. of Washing
ton. and Edgar A. Spruce, of st.
AIbans. w. Va, were quietly married at
the parsonage of the Methodist Prot
estant Church. here, yesterday. by the
Rev. J. II. r.. EWel.
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fe The broad shay shoulders the snuftng collar the graceful
tailoring
work tells 1t good looks good
viii hold their shape and keep looking well
that knows anything clothing
of the Parker Bridget $1,000 all
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and expects a pretty good suit
is Just the man ne want to see

sold at that price than-at any
other, higher or lower. We
show a broad diversity Of
patterns. Cat this price, in ev-
cry new single and double
breasted model. As these
suits are made by expert tail
ors, you may be sure they
possess style and character,
and that they viii fit per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-01
Funeral of Late Albert Swaine.

The funeral Of Albert Swaine who died
Sunday Of pneumonia, was held Wcdncs-
day afternoon from the late home on
Railroad street. Rev. James III. Peardon.
pastor of the Universalist church, officiat
ed. Mr.. Swain had been in good health
up to within few days of his death.
lie had been in the employ Of the s. A.
Ny" Mfg. Co.. coming here recently from
Oakland, where he had conducted n boot
and shoe store for Il number of years
and had been at work up TO within n
week of his death. He was q member
of the Independent Order of Foresters.
also Il member of Saint Omer Command
cry of Waterville. Besides the widow,
one daughter and several brothers and
sisters survive. His native town was
Sko"hegan. Mr.. Swain was "a years OF
age. The bearers We're +. T.. Hammond.
T.. NJ. Bradbury, G. c. Eaton and c. A.
Lawry. The body was taken to Skowhc
gan for interment on the afternoon train.