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The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
Rich Prize for Historical Work.

One million five hundred thousand
dollars is offered as a prize for liter
ary composition, the biggest prize Of
its kind on record. The award will be
made at st. Petersburg on December
1, 1925, to the writer of the best his
tory of Alexander l. of Russia. Arakt-
cheief, founder of the military colo
MES of Novgorod, left a fortune Of
$4,000 gold rubles ($25,750) to provide
for this unique prize. The prize-giving
day is the centenary of the Czar Alex
ander's death, by which time. the
money will, it is estimated. have in
creased to $2,000,0O0. One-fourth of
1t will be used to defray the cost of
publishing the work which wins the
nriZa
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
ROMANTIC DEvoNsHIRE.
The Land Made Famous by Phipotts'
Novels.

Philpotts has made us familiar with
romantic Devonshire, in his fascinating
novels, "The River" children of the
Mist" etc. The characters are very
human; the people there drink coffee
with the same results as elsewhere. A
writer at Rock House, Orchard Hill,
Bideford, North Devon, states:
For 80 years l drank coffee for
breakfast and dinner but some years
ago found that it was producing indi-
gestion and heartburn, and was max
ing me restless at night. These symp-
toms were followed by brain fag and
a sluggish mental condition.
when 1 realized this, made up my
mind to quit drinking coffee and
having read of Postum, concluded to
try it. had it carefully made, accord
ing to directions, and found to my
agreeable surprise at the end of a
week, that l no longer suffered from
eitheg indigestion, heartburn, or brain
fag, and that could drink it at night
and secure restful and refreshing
sleep.
"Since that time we have entirely
ShO doc VI tnC OlQ hluu VI
coffee, growing fonder and fonder of
Postum as time goes on. My digestive
organs certainly do their work much
better now than before, a result due
to Postum Food Coffee, / am satisfied.
"As table beverage we find (for all
the members of my family use it) that
when properly made it is most refresh
ing and agreeable, of delicious flavor
and aroma. Vigilance is, however,
necessary to secure this, for unless the
servants are watched they are likely
to neglect the thorough boiling which
it must have in order to extract the
goodness from the cereal." Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's rea-
son."
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
Yale Now Free from Debt.

Yale university is free from debt,
and has a balance of $4,000, after
paying a floating debt of $456, 1904.
The university has recently invested
more than 81 100000 in New York real
estate, producing Az per cent, and
has bond investments worth s3,3O7,-
971.75 and stocks worth $500,4S2.32.
At least a quarter million more could
be realized on the bonds and stocks.
The treasurer, Mr.. Lee McClung, an
nounces that the funds of the univer-
sity reach SS,254,492.45.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

4VA St., Kansas City, Mo-, member of
the National Annuity Association,
writes:
MY health was excellent until about
year ago, when had complete col
lapse from OVERRIDING socially, not get
ting the proper rest, and too many late
suppers. My stomach was in dread
full condition, and my nerves all un-
strung.
L was advised by friend to try Pc
runa, and eventually bought bottle
/ took it and then another, and kept
using it for three months.
"At the end of that time my health
was restored, my nerves no longer
troubled me, and l felt myself once
more and able to assume my social
position. l certainly feel that Peruna
Is deserving of praise"
There are many reasons why society
women break down, why their nervous
systems fail, why they have systemic or
pelvic catarrh. Indeed, they are espe-
cially liable to these ailments. No won
der they require the protection of Peru
ma. 1t is their shield and safeguard.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
Calls for Interr-eter.

A trading firm at Peking has re-
ceived the following communication:
Dear Sir-The Chinese calendar in
your company is glance in looking, to
be sure surprising all the others; and
also it is gigantic beyond example in
connexion with its fine spectacle,
while l look at it. l shall be very
much obliged, If you will kindly give
me some pieces, as I have great deal
OF interest of it."-London Daily Mail.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
Dissertation on Henpeek.

An Ohio man is reported to be at
the point of death from blood poison
ing caused by henpeck. This is
rather queer. There are many men
In and around Eskridge who are hem
pecked thousand times a year, and
while it makes the blood boil no
poisoning has set in.-Wabaunsee
Tribune.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

Blessed is the man who has found
his work; let him ask no other bless
edness. Know thy work and do it;
and work at it like Hercules. One
monster there is in the world-the
Idle man.-Carlyle.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

By following the directions. which
are plainly printed on each package of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it. 16 o. for 10c. sold by
all good grocers.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE

A powder 1t cures painful, smart
Ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted lie Roy. N. Y.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20
Priests at Humble Labor.

The Bishop of Digne stated recent
ly In the Paris Gaulois that, while
some of the priests are now living on
their savings, others are supporting
themselves by mending watches, max
ing beehives and knitting jerseys.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

l have lived to know that the great
secret of human happiness is this:
Never suffer your energies to stag
nate.-Dr. Adam Clarke.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

For constipation, biiousness. liver e.s-
turbances, and diseases resulting from i'm
pure blood, take Natures remedy. Gar
field lea. 1t is made wholly OF health
giving herbs.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try 1t for both hot and cold starching,
and If you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return 1t and your grocer will give
you back your money.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

To live but one day in good will to
all men is to anticipate and hasten
that day when all men shall live in
good will.-Bliss Perry.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

Carpets can be colored on the floor with
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Ask your
druggist. l0c per package.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-04-20

1t Is curious that actors who lose
their heads" don't advertise for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
c. ]. STEEDMAN BURIED.
Prominent Man Who Slew Himself In
Paris Inferred At Providence.

Providence, r. l.. May 20.-Thc fun
eral over the body of Charles J. Stccd-
man. Som-in-law of the late Governor
Henry Lippitt, who committed suicide
by shooting in a Paris hotel May and
which arrived in this city yesterday
was held today. Only immediate mem
bcrs of the family attended the SER
vices and the intermcnt took place at
Swan Point cemetery.
Rev. Augustus NJ. Lord of the First
Congregational church Of this city con-
Quoted the services at the grave. The
body was taken directly to the cemc-
terry upon its arrival at the Union sta
ton.
Mr.. Stccdman was not only promi-
ncntly connected here by marriage,
but was the SON of n distinguished
officer in the United States navy, Rear
Admiral Charles Stecdman. He was 81
years old and for the past several
years had lived largely abroad lie
also had a home in Montana, where he
owned an extensive ranch property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
For the East Maine Conference Semi
nary At Bucksport.

Tie Commencement exercises at the
Eastern Maine Conference Seminary at
Bucksport will he held June IS to 10. Rev
7. w. Fessender of Grace NJ. L. church
of Bangor has been engaged TO deliver
the Baccdlaureate sermon before the
members Of the senior class which will
take place Sunday evening. June 16.
Monday night there will be recital by
the music and clocution departments Of
the seminary under the director of the
heads of these departments, Miss Mildred
Stone of Bangor and Miss Jaynes of
Bucksport. A French sketch will also be
given. Tuesday will be held the annual
trustees meeting to be followed by the
Commencement Grafton. In the evening a
concert will be given by the Lotus quar-
tot and other artists. The exercises will
come 10 a close Wednesday when the
Commencement exercises, alumni dinner
| hall game and PRESIDENTS reception VIII
| be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
ANNIVERSARY WEEK
For the American Unitarian Associa
ton Now On At Boston.

Boston. May 20.-The customary an
nivcrsary week meetings Of the MEM
bers of the American Unitarian AssO-
citation began today with a gathering
of clergymcn at the rooms of the as
ISOLATION for the annual meeting Of the
Ministerial Union and conference OF
the leaders at the offices.
The weeks meetings will include the
annual session of the association for
the election of officers and the Uni
tartan festival Thursday evening at
which prominent members of the or
ganization will speak.
The annual meetings of the National
Alliance for Women and the Lend q
Hand Society We're held this afternoon
and arrangements perfected for the re-
ception by the officials of the associa-
ton at the Hotel Somerset this even
ing.
Ministers Of tic Unitarian church con-
crceation and their friends attended the
Hotel Somerset reception this evening.
The receiving party consisted Of Lieut..
Gov. Eben S. Draper and Mrs Draper,
Rev. Samuel A. Elliott, ID. D., president
of the American Unitarian Association
and Rev and Mrs. Edward A. Horton.
Tho convention proper will begin to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
POLICE ARE ATTACKED.
Hartford CIergymen Say Officials Are
In League With Crime.

Hartford. Ct, May 20.-Four promi-
ncnt Hartford preachers, Rev. IL. f.
Peabody. Rev w. w. Rainey, Rev. DIR.
John Coleman Adams and Rev. Ernest
De F. Micl. the latter of Trinity Col
lege, yesterday in their churches made
a bitter attack upon the police of this
city, alleging that they are in league
with crime and that they share in the
profits of criminal resorts. The clergy
men allegc that strong political inilu-
ences keep disreputable men in office
and that they have conclusive evidence
to bear out their charges. The sermons
yesterday were preached as the result
Of an investigation of the city's condi-
ton by the Federation of Churches,
following the dismissal Of two police
men a snort time ago.
A thorough oVcrhaulirg of the police
department by it's highest officials and
a searching examination of its person.
mel are advocated by the ministers.
Rev. DR.. Adams declared that Hart
ford should not be brought to the pass
Of San Francisco, Philadelphia or New
York, whore the police have been the
tools Of the rings and the bosses, black
m2ilers and blackguards, more Of q
terror 70 good citizens than to bad ones.
mutinCus against discipline and enc
mics Of the public good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
RHODE ISLAND EMPLOYEES
Will Ask Same Advance Requested BY
Other Cotton Operatives.

Providence, r. l.. May 2O.-A request
for an advance of 10 per cent in wages
to take effect next Monday will be
served at once upon all mill owners in
Rhode Island who have not already
significd their intention Of following
the lead of Fall River and New Bed
ford in advancing the wages Of the
textile operatives. This action was
voted yesterday at the annual meeting
Of the Rhode Island Mule Spinncrs'
Association. held in Pawtuckct. The
proposed advance, although asked by
the mule spinncrs as an organization.
was requested for all textile operatives.
wcavcrs, loom fiXcrs and slashcr ten
dCrS as well as the spinnerS.
There are several mills in the state,
most Of them in the vicinity of Paw
tuckct. where no action has yet been
taken relative to advancing wages.
The mule spnncrS and other organiZa :
tions of textile operatives believe that
conditions in the cotton manufacture
ing business warrant an increase for
all classes Of help.
1t is understood that some of the
mills will grant the desired advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
LEWIsToN's SUNDAY FIGHT.
Church Federation Call for IS War
rants-Confectio After Others.

Lewiston, Nc, May 2n.-Thc Fedora
ton of Churches which has been OH the
warpath against proprictors Of stores
that keep open Sundays today called
for Is warrants for the arrest of the
following:
Walter d. Cooley a. ]. Pcrror, T.
NJ. Small. 7. w. Jackson. y. II. McarS.
o. ". Perkins. Samuel Stewart. a. f.
Harlow. George Frangeansky, Peter
Sorrento. James p. kerr1gan, Charles
Morneau, Jr, A. Shapinro, p. J. Simard
ana Reny d. Dumont.
1t is understood that these case will
be heard tomorrow.
The C0nfectioners' Association. which
is fighting the Federation IN its action
was securing evidence yesterday, it is
understood, against the street railway
automobile owners, livery stables and
other corporations or firms that dc
business Sundays and may apply fol
warrants.
1t is reported that if the Confection-
crs Association persists IN its defiance
of the Federation's attempt to have the
law enforced, its members may be
charged with conspiracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

While crossing one of the streets In
evening Mrs. Charles Weber was struck
Nv an automobile driven by Or. c. O.
Holt. Three rims were broken and she
suffered a severe scalp wound. Other in
iurics are feared. The fact that the wo-
man is deaf accounts for the accident.
The old tannery boarding house,
stable ami outDuildings at North Bed
diuGtrn. were destroyed by fire Friday,
May II. The hotel was a large affair,
and in the prosperous days Of the tan
merry industry in BeddingtOn was al
ways full of Workmen and patrons in
the hunting season. The property was
owned by Ehen f. Church of Cherry
field, and was built BY him in 1884, at
which time he also erected a large tam
nary, which was burned u years ago.
The buildings cost $500 and furnishings
$500. Partial insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Grant of Sullivan
are much distressed over the disap.
rearancc of their 16-year-old daughter
since Friday. The girl is an adopted
daughter. but has given no trouble tc
her folks and they fear foul play. Wher
last seen the missing girl wore black
skirt. with buttons on each side, white
waist and rcckpiecc: long grey coat
| red tam and white gloves. She is about
five feet tall, with black hair, ligh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The dedication of the Fogg Memorial
library at Eliot will take place Tues
DAY afternoon and the chief speaker
will be James r. Baker of Portland. He
will be introduced by DR.. J. L. NJ. Will
lis. the local trustee. Nathan Gould OF
Portland. one of the trustees. will make
the presentation address. Miss Sarah
Farmer. founder of Green-Acre Sum-
mer school. and Judge Aaron B. Cole
superintendent of the Eliot school. will
be the other speakers. Music will be
furnished by an orchestra. DR.. John S
II. Fogg of Boston provided for the
building in his will as a memorial to
his father. William Fogg. DIR. Fogs
graduated from Bowdoin College in
1876 and died in 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

William F. Folsom's automobile gar
nCe at Buffalo. y. ". was burned carly
Monday. The loss on machines stored
in the building is estimated ut 100000.
partly covered by insurance. The fire is
bell, vcd to have been caused by spon-
tancouS combustion.
Seattle negroes met Sunday and
PASSED resolutions recommending ne
gro bishops and delegates to the Chris
tiau EndCaVor convention to be held
There this summer to stay away from
tho convention and the city Because of
alleged race discrimination in the
matter Of accommodations.
The FHthcrllnl Labor League. con-
siyting ~ b labor unions from all parts
Of She empire was organized at Ham,
hurg Sunday for the purpose Of Com
batting the errors Of Social Dcmocra-
Cy and its terrorism in business and
politics" kilograms expressing warm
sympathy with the objects of the leaGu
were received from Emperor William
ana the imperial chancellor, Prince Won
BuclIw.
The secretary of the French Trans
Atlantic Line says that no proposition
to change the terminus of the line from
HaVrc to BreSt is under consideration.
The visit of French Line officials to the
latter port last week was simply Il
examine the harbor facilities with the
view Of making Brcst a port of call. in
order to shorten the length Of the sea
journey for passengers 50 desiring.
Nothing definite has been decided upon
AMI in any case the new scheme can
not be placed in operation before the
improvements at Brest which win re-
quira at least year, are completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
But Mayor Schmitz's Case
Is Put Over a Day.
Asks Change Of Judge, Claim.
ing Dunno Is Biased.
Schmitz Is at Liberty-.May Not Be
Placed In Custody.

San Francisco, May 20.-MayOr Eu-
gene SchrnitZ appeared for trial today
in Judge Dunnes court on hVe granu
Jury charges Of extortion from local
keepers Of French restaurants. BY re-
quest of the prosecution the hearing
was DELAYED one day in order that
count6 r-dtFidavits may be prepared
against SchmLz's motion for change
Of trial judge.
Assistant District Attorney Heney
created surprise by announcing that the
state has no present intention Of ask
ing the court to take the mayor into
custody, pending his trial. Schmit1 is
at liberty under bonds aggrcgatinS
$51,00c
The mayor, accompanied by his
counsel, took = seat between tho
counsel table ard the table reserved f"r
The newspaper mon. He locked pale
and eluin. Rudolph Sprcc%lcs, Elisor
Buggy ana Special Agent Burns took
seats near the counsel table. The room
was crowded.
Before tGking ~ tho SchmitZ hear
ing, Judge Dunno continued by con-
sent for 81 days, the case Of perjury
against Chief Of Police Dnan and tile
cases Of conspiracy against Dinan and
Abraham Rucf.
When Judge Dunno called the
SchmitZ casc his attorneys announced
that tho dcf' ndanf was ready for trial
Attorney I.angdcn stated that on
Saturday last tho defense had served
on MIN notice Of motion for change
Of trial judges, with copies Of af!ida-
Wits in support IF the assertion that
Judge Dunno is biased and prejudiccd
against Schmitz. Mr.. Langdnn asked
that the case 90 over until : o'clock to-
morrow u give thc prosecution time
to prepare counter afTldavtI and he
asked that the witnesses be ordered to
appear 1T that hocr.
Mr.. Campbell asked that the district
attorney serve him with copies of the
c"unte r-afiidavit during the day and
this was agreed to.
Adjournment was thcrCupon taken
Mayor S1h'nitz accompanied by two 81
his attorneys left rho court room immc-
diatcly. elbow ing his way through tho
crowds 90 his automobile, which stood
at the curb.
District Attorney LangdOn was asked
whether the statement by Mr.. Hcney
that the prosecution Had no present
intention Of asking the court to ordc,
Mayor SJhmitz into custody" replied
Stranger things lave happened"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21

During last week the following
farms, houses and house lots were sou
through the real estate agency OF n.
b. Sawyer, Augusta and Gardiner: inc
old Moulton homestead in Pittston 10
A. H. Sturgis, Riverside; the Chas At
thur farm in Farmingdale to l.. W..
Riggs, Winthrop; the otis Blalsdel
house on Pope street. Gardiner, to Geo
Z. Kelley, Gardiner; the David NJ I'M
ton house in Randolph, to w. E. ray
lor. Revere, Mass; one house lot on
Middle street, Randolph, to Thomas IL
Weber, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
MONUMENT TO HERO.
Memory Of Ensign Bagley, Killed Of
Cardenas, Fittingly Honored.

Raleigh. n. a.. May 20. -Twenty
thousand persons witnessed the un-
yelling Of the monument ana statue,
erected in Capitol square by the pco-
PIE of the United States in memory of
Ensign Worth BaElcy. Of the United
States navy, killed by a Spanish shell
off Cardcnas OH May II, 1898. The
addresses Were by Congressman Rich
mond Pearson Hobson, the hero of the
Mcrrimack, and capt. Victor Blue of
the United States navy. The statue
was unveiled by Worth BGGlcy Daniels
nephew Of Worth BaGlCy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-21
REV. OBADIAH CHASE.
Oldest Minister of Friends Church In
Country Passes Away.

Swansea. Mass. May 2O-Rcv.
Obadiah Chase. believed to have been
the oldest minister Of tho Society Of
Friends in the country. died late last
night at the home Of his son, Charles
A. Chase of South Swansea. He was
born IN Warren. r. l.. and held several
town ana state offices in Rhode Island.
He became minister of the Friends
church ut South Somerset where nc re-
manned for - years. He retired from
the active ministry a few years ago
Three sons survive.