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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
ASKS DREYFUs' EXECUTION.
French Newspaper INDUCES In Out
spoken vituperation.

Paris, June 9-Whether yesterdays
attempt upon the life of Major Alfred
DreyfuS, at the time of the canOnlZa-
ton of Emile lola in the Pantheon.
was merely the individual act Of man
believing himself to have been an
outraged patriot, or had behind it ar
incipient Nationalist plot, the Repub-
lican press is unanimous in deploring
the incident and believes it injured ra-
Their than aided that cause Even those
papers which doubted the wisdom OF
burying lola in the Pantheon think
that the shooting of Major Dreyfus
consolidated the Republican sentiment
and they evidently desire to see the
incident die out as quickly rs posi-
BILE Any attempt to reopen the old
DreyfuS issue at the trial of Louis
Gregoris, the man who shot the major,
yesterday. they point out, can easily be
frustrated as being plainly extraneous.
On the other hand, the fury of tn
Nationalist papers is unsioundcd
L'Action Franchise fired a hroadsid
which recalls the most exciting days
of Dreyfus and Boulanger. At the head
of its columns this newspaper prints a
statement by Charles Maurras, which,
it is likely, the authorities will investi-
gate In this article the writer says
that on Wednesday night "a resolute
patriot visited M. Daudet and Lieut..
Boisfleury, and himself offered to kill
Dreyfus, but his proposal was reject
ed leading editorial in this paper
appeals to the country to turn to the
Duke of Orleans for redress, and con-
rlu1pS with these words
do you desire that Zola's body be
elected from the Pantheon? Do you de-
sire to march Dreyfus to the execution
block? If so, invoke your King" The
paper also republishes a number of
London reviews of the Dreyfus case,
insisting that he is a traitor. The de-
cisiCn of the court of cessation to set
off the time for an appeal, the paper
says, is illegal, and it concludes as
follows:
What we ask for Dreyfus is not six
balls from a revolver, but the II bull
lets of the execution squad"
Other newspapers declare that
Gregoris, much grieved at the recent
death of his mother, has lately mani
tested signs of mental arrangement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
MONTANA UNDER WATER.
Unprecedented Floods Tying Up Bust
ness and Delaying Travel.

Butte, Mont, June 5.-Eight inches
of snow on the level washed into slush
by a driving rain cut Butte off from the
outside world today. No telephone
lines, street car or power lines are
working and many mines are closed,
having lost their electrical power.
The flood situation in Western Mon
tana is more serious than it has been
at any time since the 3O-day rain be-
gan and the streams are at the danger
point.
The Moulton dam, above Butte, burst
today. raising the river four feet. There
are two large dams in the river be-
tween Garrison and Missouri and their
destruction is threatened. The largest
of these, the Power dam, is owned by
Former Senator w. A. Clark. The rail-
way situation east of here is serious
The Northern Pacific has not moved a
train between Missouri and Helena
since Monday. The fight against the
waters is being carried on by 10000
men, but the water is gaining steadily
and the rain continues to fall in tor
rents.
Missouri has had no trains from the
East since Sunday but the service from
the West has not been interrupted.
There are 500 passengers on trains
stalled between washouts east of here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
BALLOON FIRED ON.
Passengers Felt Wind from Rifle Bull
lets While Passing Over Poesterkill.

North Adams, Mass, June 5.-Whlle
the balloon North Adams. No. l, car
rying N. II. Arnold of this city as pilot
and c. DeAngols Frua, who is said to
be an officer of the Italian army, was
passing over the village of Poesterkill,
n. Y, today rifle shots We're fired at
it, according to Pilot Arnold who re-
turned here tonight Mr.. Arnold says
that four shots were heard and that
one of the bullets apparently passed
between him and his companion in
the car as both felt the wind from it
and heard its whizzing very plainly.
At that time the balloon was only
about 500 feet above the earth, and
passing over the village of Poster
kill A little knot of people could be
seen gathered in the central street of
the village watching the balloon. None
of the shots struck the balloon.
Mr.. Arnold and his companion as
cended here at $50 this morning and
finding an easterly current of all
drifted across the state line into New
York. landing at Greenbush, near
Troy, at 1890 this afternoon.
The highest altitude reached during
the light was 5000 feet. The flight was
taken for 500 cup offered for the
first balloon to sail 100 miles in mid
air from North Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
vice for Christian Workers. Rev. y.
s CudsWorth. 1915.

Somerset Grange, No. Is, =. OF H.,
of Norrdeewock, has secured Rev j.
III. Gould, pastor of the Congregational
church in that village, to deliver the
annual memorial sermon before them.
The Somerset Traction co, Will run
Lakewood Inn the coming summer. 1t
will be under the management of Mr.
and Mrs Rufus Mckinney. 1t will open
ncXt Monday.
The opening ball of the season at
Lakewood was held Friday night Mu-
sic was furnished by TONNES Orches-
ira of Madison. Special cars were run
to this town and Madison at it's close.
The season will open one week from to-
day.
SHOWN. gan people will be interested
IN Il wedding which will be solemnized
in Brookline. Mass, June Is The con-
tracing parties are Miss Pauline IL.
Harrington and Earl Frosvenor Man.
ming. The bride is the daughter of the
late c. A. Harrington. former Nor
ridgewock attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Church Notices.

First Church of Christ. Scientist: Srr-
VICE at 1c45; subject of lesson-s"rrion'
God the Only Cause and Creator; 'e'
timonial meeting Wednesday cvenn'; ~
7.3c.
Randolph M. f. church. Randolph, KY KY,
c. i. Jones pastor: 1910 A. NJ, preachin.
by pastor: subject: spiritual Dynanirs,
ii.R Am. sunday school; 3 p NJ, Ju''
ior League: { r. NJ, Epworth League
p. NJ, preaching by pastor.
Universalist church. Services Sunday
morning at 1920 with sermon by KY
William III McGlaufn. d. d.. Of Chicis"'
H., general superintendent Of uniVe.S"xt
list churches Sunday school at 1l.4' J.
p. G. L. meeting at =. NJ.
Free BAPTIST church. Rev. Horace a 81.
Junior Y. p. S. c. e. at 8: Senior Y. =. ;.
c. +. at +. NJ: special gospel service
at Z p. NJ The Ccnant family VIII .'n,
der special music at the Sunday ser
vices.
Congregational church. Rev. LanG % na
Quiniby PASTOR Morning worship at .. Ivy
with serrunn by the pastor. subject: ~
Light of the World" Sunday school az
Order of the Holy Cross. at Z: sub,t subject,
What Is True Penitence?,.' Wedne:soa,.s -
evening service at 80: subject: &c"
Word and Works"
Highland Avenue NJ. E. church, Rev. d
r. Clifford pastor: Morning wcrs I,l1on a,
IOoo WIN speaker from tHe 81 NsIoSe.
League; sacramento service at the c iosu.
Sunday school at ~ M; Junior l'eaSue
at : p NJ: Epworth League, led by M, A.,
bert Keene. at $50 P. NJ: subject: lm r'
Promise of the Father" praise ana soS
pei service at p. M.
First Baptist church. Rev. l. II. ciarMe
pastor: Public service at lo..@ -: .r aJ
with sermon by the pastor: snp1rc,. n r.
OF God" Sunday school at T.: Junigr =. ~
T. at !, P NJ: subject -Four kine's a; IA
Hearers" evening meeting at y Srpes .,,s
singing at the meeting, as usual: ny ny ny
chorus choir. Pastors subject: The pc
fights of,iCmistian Faith .a.boaac,,sm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Chelsea MayBorrow
$500, OverLimit.

Boston, June 5.--At the close of
hearing on the petition of Representa-"
tive w. NJ Robinson of Chelsea that
the city Of Chelsea be permitted to
borrow 81 .OOO.O 900 outside the debt limit
for the construction of public build
ings and other permanent improve
ments in the burned area. it was an
nounced that the legislative commit
tee on cities had agreed upon a bill
giving the city permission to borrow
s7OO. 900 beyond the debt limit. The
money is to be secured by the issue
Of A.: per cent. bonds to run 40 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
KNOWS NOTHING OF 1T.
Senator DoIiver Says He Has Heard
Nothing of Taft's Preference.

Fort Dodge, Ia. June Ex-senator
Dolliver, when asked last night about
the report that Secretary Taft would
favor him for the Vice Presidential
nomination. said that he knew nothing
about it and could not refuse what had
not been offered. However, he made
it clear that he prefers to retain his
seat in the Senate, which he holds until
1913.
Asked about the wave Of reaction"
predicted in some quarters, Mr.. Dolli-
yer said:
1.-THE people are thinking soberly and
it is natural that they should with 500
freight cars idle on the sidetracks. 1t
does not mean that the wise measure
of President Roosevelts admnistra-
ton will be repealed but that they will
slow down their pace a little
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Twentieth Century Club.

The Goth Century Club held the last
meeting of the season yesterday af-
ternoon at the UniverSaliSt vestry. Thn
meeting was well attended and an in
tereSting paper upon "Spain" was PIE
scented by Mrs. Ella Henderson. TWO
solos by Mrs. Sutherland added to the
enjoyment of the program and re-
freshments were served at O'Clock
for the members of the club and IN
vited guests. The housekeepcrs we're
Mrs. f. l.. Amesbury, Mrs. S. w. CuttS
and Miss Sara Moore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

The "Epicureans" will be LEADERS"
among high grade chocolates today. at
Beane's drug store. Usual low Sat-
urday price, also lower priced choco-
lates if you prefer them. What a
wholesome satisfying drink golden
orangeade is, ladies appear particu-
larlv partial to it, This will be a
day for all fiavors of ice cream. brick
form in harlequin, etc. This elegant
soda fountain and ice cream apparatus
is the acme Of sanitation and artistic
- aar@ -t \. .4iM
| aTad yfte red 2aI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
The Law Court Adjourns.

Bangor, Me, June 5.-The June term
of the law court. which has been in
session in this city since Tuesday, was
adjourned Friday afternoon by Chief
Justice Emery. The term was a short
one but numerous cases We're argued
Friday mornings session was devoted
to arguments in the case of Lydia NJ
B. Robinson ct ais, executors in
equity, VS.. Christine w. Biddle ct ais
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

George Goodwin, who has charge of
the Hollngsworth & Whitney stables
mot with a painful injury yesterday.
He was in a wagon leading horse
ard as he reached back to get hold of
the horses bride, the animal threw
up his head in such way as to catch
the third finger of Mr.. Goodwins right
hand. The nail was torn completely
from the finger, which was split open
to the joint so that three stitches had
to be taken to close the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
AFTER BIG GAME.
Pres. Roosevelt and Son Kermit Going
to British East Africa.

Washington. June 5.-Since the close
of Congress, President Roosevelt has
been giving attention to his plans for
a trip to British East Africa next sum-
mer, on which it is understood Kermit.
his son. will accompany him. The
President will carry complete hunt
ing outfit and will devote much of his
time to the study of the habits of ami
mails. collecting material for book.
which it is believed he will write upon
his return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

Eugene T.. Searles, formerly stew
ara on the Kennebec and Boston boats
but for the past two years steward on
the Mallory Line between New York
and Texas, is at home with his family
in Gardiner for a short visit He is to
be steward of the steamer Camden,
which is to run between Boston and
St. John this summer. Mr.. Searles'
many friends will be pleased to hear
Of his assignment to boat of the
Eastern Steamship Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

The coal resources of Alaska are to
be made the subject of a special inves-
tigation during the summer season by
the United States Geological Survey.
DIR. Wallace A. Atwood, of the Chicago
University, will spend tho entire season
in that country conducting the work.
The snecial fields of work will be in
the neighborhood of Tnga, Herendeen
hay an;. Chignil. on the Alaskan pen
inslllar. and in the Matanuska valley,
at the head Of Cook Inlet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

A special car will leave here at 3.15
P NJ. on the Lewiston, Augusta &
Waterville Street railway to accommo-
date those who wish to attend the
baseball game Monday afternoon on
Muster field, Hallowel. between
Gar liner High and COny High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

A hard substance. on which the may
or's secretary Alfred Roger broke
gold tooth while eating a raw clam in
PRODUCTION to the Press Club dinner
here last Saturday night. has proved
to be a handsome brown pearl, perfect
in form and coloring. Expert jewelers.
have offered to pay for the restoration
of the tooth and give Mr.. Rover 5000
to boot for possession of the pearl
Atlantic City dispatch to Philadelphia
Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Funeral of Mary j, Marston.

The funeral of the late Mary J. Mars !
ton was held at 10 A. NJ. Friday fIOnl
the residence of her nephew, Willis
r. Goodwin. Spring street. Revf
Langdon Qumby oficiatcd and the
body was taken to Wiscasset for burial,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

superintendent Goldsmith Of the
Monmouth Canning Co, announces
that farmers desiring corn seed for
planting who apply by letter will re-
ceive the seed without any charge for
delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
BRYAN'S DAUGHTER A DELEGATE
Will Represent Denver County At Ma
tionaI Convention.

Denver Colo. June 5.-Democrats
of Denver county in convention yes
terday elected Mrs. Ruth Leavitt,
daughter Of William j. BRYAN. a dole
gate to the state convention which
meets at Glenwood Springs on June
Is. A resolution indorsing Bryan for
the Presidential nomination was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

jerks special today only, fancy
choc and cream mixture at only
II cents per pound, also five kinds of
ice cream which he manufactures, us
ing nothing but pure cream and
fresh fruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

Mary r. GoSgin, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs George Goggn of kinderhook
street, Randolph. died yesterday after
noon, aged years. The funeral will
be private and will be held at 40 L.
M, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

At Fred Webber's store you will sec
in one window a lot of galvanized iron
wash tubs with wringer attachment.
1t is hard to believe that for this sale
they are only 4Sc. each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

The reception to be given by the
Gardiner High school alumni to the
class Of 1908 will occur June IL at the
Johnson Opera house. Elaborate
preparations for the event are being
made by the committee having the
affair in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

Miss Sarah Orne Jewett and sister,
Miss May Jewett of Berwick, who
have been guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Richards. Dennis street, re-
turned home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
SWEEPING VICTORY.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

ing an editorial The first words We're
I shall support Parker We put that
editorial in type and ran it in the Com
mOner the following week. All that
was done long before there was any
talk of needing money in the Nebraska
election and should dispose of the
ridiculous talk about Bryan being paid
to support Parker
New York, June 5.-Whatever mon
ey was sent to Nebraska for use in
the campaign of 1904, was taken from
the general fund of the Democratic
national committee, which was made
up Of voluntary contributions from
many persons, according to letter
written ny William F. Sheehan of this
city to William j. Bryan at Lincoln,
Neb, Oh June i and made public to-
day The letter bears upon the allega-
ton which has been published that
Thomas f. Ryan contributed $4,000
to the state campaign in Nebraska in
1904 through William F. Sheehan.
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, who. it was charged, gave
the money to T. S. Allen of Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Ashland for FernaId.

Pressure Isle, Me, June 5.-Ashland
has elected delegate to the State Re-
publican convention, instructed for
Fernald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

Mrs. J. E. Hubbard of Third street
Randolph, has returned from a visit
to her parents in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

Miss Ruth Whitney is at home from
Bath for few DAVIS for visit to her
father, G. S. Whitney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Daily kennebec Journal
Saturday, June 6, 1908.
GARDINER.

w. J. McKinnon has returned from
visit to SkOwhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

; George Turner went yesterday to
Fredericton, n. e., where he has Sc
cured employment in a shoe shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

An incandescent lamp in its green shade
will. when turned upward toward the cell
ing. spread a soft and pleasantly dff"sed
light. plenty strong enough for 4 room
where no one is reading. When the lamp
lis SO used no shadows are cast.
y. .Fto1 STR ft Isn> II, ~ n .ff4H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06
Superau!o!us!. lila. Hair
Removed by tho New Principle
INeU1i1,ac(&

revelation to modern science It d is the only
i pens Waste sna ms seero
Xa These eera are asd
f 1n are De Miracle is not 1t is the only
method which is ndoraed by physe,aans surgeons
maraainess Booklet free in plain sealed en-
velepe De Miracle mailed, sealed N plan wTa a{s
Park Ave- New York Your money back without
question Ono red tape) fails to DO al thn. Is
9ists. department stores anu
RONDIrCH, WEBSTER & co.
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-06

The painting of the Forth bridge
costs $4,000
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-02-21
H PO|VeDT Dc CUbl
Planes del gobierno americana

Sc cOmentan muCho los mott
vos que hayan originado Ell
viaje Y sc le da importancia por
aparecer Ell nombre de Mr.. Root
en- el despacho Official de Was
hington en- relacion con la ST.
guiente carta publicada en- los
peri6dicOs esta maflana antes
de que Sc tuviera nOticia del
viaje:
mo podemos Greer que el
gobierno de Washington vaya
a restablecer el mismo orden de
cosas que existia en- tempo del
presidente Palma. Esto seria
locura insigne e incitar una ca
tastrofe. Desde el momento en-
que no sc quiere reformar la
constitution de Cuba, hay que
acudir q otrOs reCursos.
Mr.. Root que posee la mente
mejor equipada en- ell gobierno
norteamericano, tiene va algdn
plan preparado, pues es Ell autor
de la enmienda Platt, que no
ha dado todos los buenos result
tados apetecidos. A 81 le toca
encontrar algun nuevo medic
no para sofocar rebellones des-
pu6s que ocurran, sino para evi-
tarlas.
Los periodicos anaden en- ar
ticulos de fondo que no hay
duda acerca de que sc proveera
algo semejante.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-02-21
JO|lSid0 del ScIVICIO gIvI
de ESOdOS UddOS.

La Ccmision del Servicio Civil de
los Estados Unidos anuncia que Sc
llevaran 4 efecto examenes en- San
Juan durante los dfas Id de Mario,
II y IS de Abril, 1908, y en- Ponce el
ID de Marco y a y IS de Abril, 1908,
para varias plazas en- los Servlclos
Departam entales Filipinas, Panama
Indias. Sc daran estos examenes
para cubrir plazas de Escribientes
Tenedor de Libros, Empleado de CO.
rreo en- ferrocarriles, Taquigrafo, Me
dico, Maestro de Escuela, Ingeniero,
Serene, .Mensajero, etc.
Programs dc examen conteniendo
toda fnformaci6n en- cnanto estos
examenes, y los impresos para hacer
las solieitudes, pueden obtenerse del
Secretario EN- Ia ohcina de examlna
dores del Servicio Civil Dc Estados
Unidos, san Juan, r. Il. Dichos pro
gramas paeden obtenerse tambl(n en-
las ofeinas de correos de Poncey Ma
yaguez.
No se aceptafan las solieitudes QUO
no sean reeibids sen IN oficina del o4
cretario del Selvieio Civil, Sn Juau,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-02-21
h Brasil be|icOSO.
ADOUISICION DE ARMAMENTOS

Sc acent1a el rumor de que el 60
bierno del Brasil ha hecho continda
hacienda importantes adquisiciones
de elementos belicos en- Europa.
Sc dice que ultimamente ha adqui-
rido en- Ia casa de Whitehead y ca,
Ell Fiume Austria, veinte torpedos
modernos para sus destroyers.
Esta misma casa comercial constru-
ye, ademas, para el Gobierno brasile-
no tres submarines, tipo Holland,
bajo la Immediate inspection del Te-
niente de Navfo sef1or Pereira, de la
armada de dicha Rep1blica.
Una revista naval inglesa, ocupan-
dose de los armamentos, hace refe-
rencia especial del Brasil, que ha re-
suelto armar 4 sus nuevos acorazados
que Sc construyen en- los astllleros de
Vickers, Sons and Maxim, en- Bar
OWN -Furness, con caflones de I 3.o5
pulgadas, este es, de 1875 centime-
tros de calibre, con 10 que superan en-
poder todas las naves actualmente
4 flote. Hay que recordar que Ell
Dreaanought de la marina britannica,
Ell mas poderoso de los acorazados
modernos, esta armada con diez ca s.
flones de 80 centlmetros.
Al aumentar el calibre de su arti
Iberia los nuevos acorazados brasile
floS aumentaran tambien su despla-
zamiento y ordenes necesarias para
elevar este 4 $1,000 toneladas.
Consta tambien en- los clrculos de
marina. que el gobierno del Brasil ha
ofrecido fuertes primas los cons
tructores para que estas poderosas
unidades de com bate sean entrega-
das en Ell menor tempo possible, re-
duciendo el de veinte meses de los
cOntratOs.
Respecto Ia adquisici6n de torpe-
dos Whitehead Ell Fiume, no Sc ha
podido a1n comprobar el dato, como
cido tam bi6n en algunos cfreulos ma
Wales ingleses.