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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
Miss Peck Climbs Again.

Miss Annie S. Peck. of Providence,
r. l., the mountain climber, who sue
ceeded in reaching an altitude of u.s.
600 feet on Mount Huascaran, but
later was compelled to return to the
lowlands on account of the illness of
one of her guides. determined to start
on the second attempt to reach the
summit. Huascaran is believed to be
the highest peak in the Western
Hemisphere. 1t towers above a noble
group of volcanic SUBMITS In the
south of Peru.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

Among the many smart 'trousseaus
the prettiest sets are built of finely
dotted swiss. This fabric makes up
into dainty garments, and is change
from the regulation plain white mus
lin. One set has night gown and
chemise in Empire style, cut round at
the neck, full over the bust, with
beading around the figure under the
arms.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

II have not seen Mary lately; IL
she away?" a mother asked her
younger daughter.
'Oh, no, she is only affected since
she came back from school can't
stand her. She rolls her eyes and
her voice grows so die away you can
scarcely hear 1t. and she uses the
broad A SO hard, you'd think her
mouth was full Of mush. Sometimes
she forgets and then all of US girls
punch one another.
And Just think, mother, she viii
not even answer her father, unless he
calls her Mariei Isn't it silly? I
don't see why girls have to put ON
such airs just because they've been at
boarding school!"
1t is silly, but, unfortunately, all
girls don't get stuck that way. Many
of them come home from school as
unaffected as when they left. Their
new friends and experiences do not
make the old life seem something to
be scorned. Nh
Don't do it, girls. Don't put ON
airs" Your home friends are the
ones who will count most in your
good times. If they get disguised
with you or think you think yourself
too fine for them they will soon dror
YOU. New Haven Register.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

aigrettes, and made of velvet or silk
ribbon. This charming and unusu-
ally effective trifle is generally en-
ployed for the new one-side trimming
effects that prevail at present, and it
does not exclude the use of the popu-
lar bead Misunderstanding Dis
patch.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
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Fell that little
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And the clasp hand
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
Dainty Sunshades-

Japanese sunshades have come in
again and are much used for motor
ing and for informal morning prom
enades. They are not expensive, and
the coloring tones in with almost any
costume. They are extraordinarily
pretty when carried by dainty girl
clad all in white.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

Rag-Tme Salad.-The salad as though It might
make floral centrepiece table instead of being
meant to be eaten for the traced about ary
with cress and in the rested picture in
and red The bowl first fnged cress inside 1t was
care1uy laid ring of thnly sliced radshes another
ring OF cress then beans small pieces and
IN the centre mound of small beets tiny circles
The whole was marinated with French dressing
This is new salad. 1t not only attractive but is
good eating.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

New York City.-The simple shirt
waist that is made with long sleeves
Is one of the very latest to have
appeared and unquestionably will
be much worn throughout the COM
ing season. This one is designed for
young girls and is made pretty and
dainty by the use of embroidery or
the wide box pleat which finishes the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

front. There also are frills shown
in the illustration, but these can be
omitted IL a palmer waist is wanted.
All the linen and cotton waistings,
the washable flannels and tho silks
are appropriate, so that the waist can
be made available for all seasons and
In a great many different ways. AS
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
New Hosiery.

Two tone effects in stockings are
quite the latest thing in hosiery.
Brown and gold. gray and rose, blue
and green are some of the favorite
combinations.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
Crownsnof Flowers.

Some OF the new hats have straw
crowns with brims made entirely OF
flowers. Geraniums and hydrangeas
are both used.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
Must Match.

For either house or street wear
frock and shoes match in correct cos
tunes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

The $4,000, 000-odd tons of coal
mined in the United States each year.
il piled together. would make cube
having sides TIA yards long.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09

Turkey holds the record for tbs
number Of aged persons In propor-
ton to the population.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-09
THE PARROT
Which Was Imposed Upon Sewing
Circle.

Some people are crazy about par.
rots. l never could understand, but
they are, just the same. A friend of
mine, settled married person of gray
hair and otherwise conventional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The treasury department Wednes-
day awarded the contract for the con-
struction of the new postoffice build
ing at Auburn. 1t goes to Woodbury.
& Leighton of Devonshire street, Bos-
ton. The price is $49,S37. Work will
be begun at an early date.
Major G. W. Campbell paymaster of
the United States navy, arrived in Port
land Wednesday morning to pay off the
men on the docks. He carried in bag
$o2 60 and $1,000 of it was in silver. Major
Campbell went to Franklin wharf and
climbed over the side of the wharf to
board the steamer Governor Drew He
passed the bag to the engineer, Albert
Matthews. Matthews didn't know that
the bag was SO heavy and it dropped
overheard. For a few minutes there was
something doing. Those who witnessed
the mishap and knew what the bag con-
tanned were in wild state of excitement,
for s22,65N overheard is no common occur
renee. Capt. Clarence Green of the Gov
ernor Drew went to the rescue. Off with
his clothes. he dove into the water and
clutched for the treasure. The second at
tempt brought the bag to the surface and
the oniookers took long breath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
OAKLAND.

Rev H. n. Fringle Of Waterville, ac-
eompanicd by State Detective John Pol
lard of Winslow. seized a nickle-in-the-
slot machine from the store of Samuel
Freeman and one from the store Of J
E. Morrissette. Neither machine was in
use and III both cases were stored in the
basement ard showed sign of long dsuse
The machines were taken to the lookup
where they are stored for the present. A
hearing was held in the office OF S. w
Field and the machines ordered destroyed.
Messrs. kEowlton. Chase and McPher-
son OF Winsted, CT, who have been guests
of Fred Roderick at Crystal Spring cot.
tage, have returned to their home.
The Methodist churches at Oakland and
Sidney will be closed in all departments
Aug. 1G and %. on account OF annual
caripmeeting season. They viii. reopen
in all departments Aug. 80
Mrs. Fulece Colby and daughter Geor-
gia Of Bingham were in town yestert%y.
Mrs Annie Tyler and niece, Miss Lucy
SawteiIe. left yesterday for Randolph,
where they will visit friends
Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ Bremner and
daughter Beatrice will leave today for a
visit in RockIand
George Ieavitt recently lost a valuable
gold watch while about his work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
FIRST COLLISION.
Strike Breakers and Union Piekets
Have Trouble at Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 12.-The first
collision between strike breakers and
union pickets occurred this evening,
when a picket approached a strike
breaker, alleged to be from Chicago,
and asked him to cease working. An
alterc alton followed. and the strike
breaker drew knife. The picket at
once summoned assistance from his
comrades and they disarmed the man.
Frank Rounemous of Kansas City,
president of the Garments Union. the
chief organization Of the carmen. is
expected here tomorrow. The Japan
csc contingent at Calgary has been in
creased by Is more men.
A movement was put on foot in the
East today to make Sir Thomas
Shaughnessy sole arbitrator between
the men and the company.
Much satisfaction is expressed over
this new aspect of affairs by the pub
liz but the strikers say that while they
are willing to meet Sir Thomas, the
making Of him sole arbitrator is out of
the question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
.ment sent greetings and love.

ment sent greetings and love. The
secretary replied to the message.
Comrade S. S. Vose of this city re-
called the visit of General Dow at
Belle Isle He recalled receiving $40
from Col Tilden which he converted
into 500 of Confederate money and
divided it between members of the
10Th. Comrade Webster also recalled
several incidents which were of great
interest to the brother comrades
Comrade Thomas Hopkins recited an
original poem entitled "Now l Lay
of four stanzas and was very pathetic
Comrade Hopkins recalled an Incl
dent at Chancelesmere in which he
told how the army one night lay in
perfect stiffness and with orders not
to speak above a whisper as the enemy
was expected at any moment. Com
rade Hopkins sat in his tent and hap
pened to think that one of the cham
bers in a revolver was unloaded. He
took the revolver and looking down
into the barrel accidently pulled the
trigger and a bullet went crashing
through the visor of his hat. The re-
port was heard all over the stilled
camp and presently an officer with
eagles on his shoulders (Col Tilden)
came to his tent and endeavored to
find the man who fired the shot. No
one told and yesterday was the first
time that Col. Tilden learned who
fired the shot on that certain date.
Comrade John E. Haley of Cherry
field held the closest attention of the
members during the time he was
speaking. Yesterday was the 10th
birthday and he stated that this year
he had a double one.
In the evening the session consisted
chiefly Of a Smoke talk and speeches
Many of the comrades took the after
noon trains to their homes but those
who lived near remained. Many fine
speeches were in order during the
evening and a social hour was passed
by the comrades in telling war anec-
dotes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

naval general staff, in an interview
granted The Associated Press today
said
THE coming of the great American
fleet to Japan is one of the most strik-
ing events of our history. We must
extend to it our most sincere welcome.
aside from the social features of
this visit, the coming of the fleet will
undoubtedly tend to bring the ma
tions closer to each other, and it will
likewise prove of greatest benefit to
both the American and Japanese
navies. The cruising of this magnif1-
cent fleet and the enormous distance
it has covered is unprecedented in
the history of the worlds navies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT
Sought for Difference Between West
ern Roads and Their Photographers.

Washington, Aug. IA series of i'm
portant conferences was begun today
and probably will continue for several
days before Chairman Knapp of the
Interstate Commerce Commission and
Commissioner of Labor Neill, who con-
stitute the mediation board of the Erd
mann action, and H. B. Perham of st.
Louis, Mo-, president of the Order of
Railroad Photographers, with view to
an amicable settlement of the differ
ences between several Western rail-
roads and their Telegraph operators.
The differences between them grew
out Of an Interpretation of the act of
Congress that telegrapher operators on
railroads shall not be required to work
more than nine hours out of "a hours,
except in case of great emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
A ROYAL WELCOME
Promised the Fleet at Melbourne by
Victorian Parliament.

Melbourne, Aug. 12.-Both houses Of
the Victorian Parliament today car
ried unanimously a set of resolutions
cordially welcoming the American
battleship fleet to Australian fleet. The
speakers dwelt upon the close friend
ship uniting Great Britain and the
United States and one of the members
remarked that the visit of the Ameri-
can battleships assured the control of
the Pacific for all time to the white
race
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Frank Lowell of Farmingdale Is
marketing some full grown squash this
week. The squash are of a large yell
low variety and fully developed. Mr..
Lowell has saved the seeds of his earli-
est s4uashes for number of years
with the result that he has gradually
beer getting them little earlier each
season. He has furnished some of the
seeds to leading seed dealer this sea-
son for him to experiment with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

James T. ellison and wife of Gardi-
ner arc guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Manson. ACCOMPANIED from Bath by
MI. Manson they arrived here Sunday
morning in Mr. Gilson's Is horsepower
motor boat Catherine G., which is said
to he able to do 25-mile clip. The
boat is entered in tomorrow's Home
Week races.-Rockland Courier Ga
zette, Aug IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. w. Rankin went to
Eockland yesterday. Rockland is Mr..
Rankin's former home and as that CITY
is celebrating Old Home week he
thought he could find no better time
for a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

While visiting at the home of his
father at West Douglas, Mass,
Wednesday. Chauncey c. Potter of 80
Brook avenue, Dorchester, committed
suicide by shooting a bullet into his
head. Potter had been out of employ
ment since the brokerage house of ]. j.
Quinlan went out of business. During
his visit Mr.. Potter had obtained from
his father. Charles w. Potter. a prom
Use of d loan of $500 with which to
start in the brokerage business in New
Hampshire After receiving this prom
Use. Potter appeared to become more
cheerful where he had before shown
signs of dependency. He wrote let
ter to his wife in Dorchester. and while
his father went to mail it the son killed
himself Potter was A years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
WILL SPEND $4,000.
Japan Proposes to Welcome r'ees !"
Sincere and Appropriate Way.

Toxic. Aug. 1.-THE staff at the
navy department is busily engaged IN
preparing for reception of the Amer
lean Atlantic battleship fleet. due Z"
arrive in Japanese waters oct. IL. 1t
IS estimated that the welcome I" De
accorded the American fleet by Japan
will cost 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

The popular merchant tailor
Howard w. Groves, has received nj,
full line Of fall styles in suitings. ton
coats, etc. Give him a call. Prices
reasonable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Mrs. c. II. Douglass and Miss Mary
r.. Knowles went to Portland yester-
day. Miss Knowles, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass at
the Johnson House for two week, will
proceed from Portland to her home at
Pawtucket, r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Frank G.. Wise closes his store on
Friday to mark down goods for the
great sale that commences Saturday OF
this week. Here is genuine mark
down" sale. Mr. Wise has acquired
the reputation of having. Read the ad
for full particulars and facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green, WIN
have been visiting Mr. Green's
parents at North Pittston returned
yesterday morning to Waterville. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
HlNCkuEY.

W Newcomb of WATERFOWL Mass, is
visiting at w. Wheelers.
Arthur Totman was at home from Au-
gusta over Sunday.
Blanche Hall visited in Oakland over
Sunday
Mrs. James Snow l. in failing health.
The Boom company finished work on
The. boom in this place Saturday night.
Mrs NJ. D. Holt and Miss Ida Kelley
left Monday for Northport camp grounds
for a short vacation.
Mrs. Owen Lalley and Mrs Fred
Brown are at Ocean Point for a couple
of weeks.
Merit Knox and family are on a vaca-
ton to his people in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

City Clerk Charles o. Wadsworth
went yesterday to Waterville to at.
tend the reunion of the 18th Maine
Regimental Association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

DR.. Lewis Palmer of South
birmingham arrived in the city Tues
day in his automobile and made
brief stay here calling upon his former
Bates College classmate, Hon. o. B.
Clason. DR.. Palmer was on his way
to Monmouth to attend the reunion of
Monmouth Academy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs William Grant and
son Elwyn of Rumford Falls arrived
in the city yesterday to visit Mrs
Grants parents at North Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Judge James M. Larrabee arrived
home yesterday morning from Bangor,
where he has BEEN in attendance at
the reunion of the 18th Maine Regi-
ment. Judge tarrabee states that the
reunion was one of the most interest
ing in the history of the association
There were e. present at the gather
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

The steamer Ransom b. Fuller of tho
Eastern Steamship Co. was delayed bv
the fog yesterday morning and did moi
arrive here until about 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Frank T.. Dill is at home again. af.
ter passing several weeks at Capito,
Island. Next week he will go to Rar
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Mrs. John Saban went to Canito,
Island yesterday morning for stav =.
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

Mrs. James ID. Genthner a.,
daughter went yesterday to Ola
Orchard for stay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
Buffalo Races Again Postponed.

Buffalo! n. Y. Aug. 12.-The Grand
Circuit trotting races have been post
poned until tomorrow, heavy rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13
GARDINER,

Mrs. II. M. Lawton and children ar.
passing week at Lewison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

The family of Byron d. Chandler at
Manchester, N. H., has received
wireless message from him on board
the steamship Oceanic, saying that he
is we'll and that there has been no
accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-13

cipal official entertainments in honor
of the officers and men of the visiting
battlcship fleet are now at an end.
for Thursday. Friday and Saturday are
to be devoted to sports and minor en-
tertainments.
After the races at Eilersie. Admiral
Sperry and 200 officers of the fleet pro-
ceeded as the guests of Prime Minister
aWrd and the members of Parliament
to Rotorua. in the Thermal district in
the heart of North Island. III miles
from Auckland by rail. Here they will
visit the boiling springs and geysers
and witness the opening ceremonies
of the new bath house. Excursions
will he made to other points of inter-
est rear Rotorua and the visitors are
expected back in Auckland on Fri
day
Tho men of the fleet have conducted
themselves very wen and their good
behavior has made a most favorable
impression upon the people Of Auck-
land. They have been entertained with
theatricals. dinners and sports and
they have impressed their liking for
Auckland and the people of the city
In unmistakable terms. The sailors
have shown themselves ready spenders
and by the time the fleet leaves. the
shop keepers Of Auckland will have
reaped n rich harvest. The men have
mailed vast quantities of picture pos
tai cards to friends at home. All this
is regarded as verv good advertise
ment for New Zealand
rhe weather during Fleet week has
been glorious and this has added ma
te~ially to the enjoyment Of the visit.
Tonight the nom commissioned officers
Of the New Zealand garrison entertain
ed at Drill hall the non commissioned
officers Of the American and Australian
ships.
Admiral Sperry the American COM
mander- in chief, has received cable
gram from the governor Of Queensland.
Lord Chelmsford. containing affection
ate greetings am. the wishes of the
governor for the continued prosperity
of the United states and Great Brit
ain. In his reply the American admiral
SAID that America and Australasia. in
working toward and realizing the ideals
of freedom inherited jointly from the
mother country dwelt in community
OF interests and must continue to I'VE
in sympathy and mutual understand
ing. The warmest friendship. the
admiral said. marked the intercourse
between the two states.
The governor Of New Zealand Lorh
Pluukit has received cable message
from President Roosevelt. The con-
tents OF the message have not oeen
made public.