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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
Destroyer Launched.

Norfolk. Va. July 25-Pha I'm Cd
states torpedo boat destrover Roe
was sucee <ssfully launched p -
yards Of the Newport News Shivia.li-
.ng ana Dry Docks . teEdaE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
WAR TALK UNFoUNGED.

Bolivia Denies u Ish.d Fepcrt b
Peruv'an Hewepsper.
Ia Paz Bolivia Tuly 25-An of
ecial denial hes been i9sred ~ b
'ivia CT he ? rcr' r.ih's hed ~ .
Peruvian ~wr-aror fs~f Chic s
r~gtlg nc'.e,'a . var ord ofer ne q.
-ts-anca aGL srns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
chretlans L;elo Revolutionists

Annoy, July q M ssionaries ron
ne Chang Poy district have coae to
Amog on account Of the rising Of the
ant -dyn site revolurfonists 1t IS
reported numerous native CHRIS fans
o-a t9t'np part tho revolutionary
~e0Ypr7eni
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
SHOT ON A. STREET CAR.
Young MAN Fatally W!onsded, Con
ductor and Moeurman Arrested.

Evansville, Ind. july z5.-4erbeEt
Kappler, aged 20, son, OF % grocer, was
fatally shot last night ON a street car.
1t is said Happier got on the car and
started to abuse the conductor,
Thomas Swope. who it is alleged.
pulled his rtsolNer and shot him
twi,ea Swope was arrested and claims
that he did nat do the shooting. Mo-
t<saman James Hays also was arrested.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
RnuaItv Off on a Visit

ST. Petersburg. July 25.-The en-
peror ard empress with their children
sailed from Cronstadt aboard The i'm
perial yacht. Staniart, for France
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
VICTIMS OF DYNAMITE PLOT.
Tony Pasquaiia and Young Wife Vic
TINS of EXPLOSION.

Columbus, Onio, July 25.-Tony
Pasqua.ia, aged %, and wife, Hazel.
aged Is, TO whom he was married four
months ago, are dead and their cot
tage at Arlington in ruins, as a result
of an explosion at midnight.
The couple are thought to be vic
tins of numerous plat Dynamite
Is believed to have been used to blow
up the home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
MEET WITH TAFT.
Conferees Refuse to Divulee What
Took place

washington, July 25.-Senators, Aid
rich, Hale, Burrows and Penrose had a
TWO hour conference with President
art at the white house last night. The
conference lasted until midnight but
ohose who took part in il would d.
Vuige nothing as to what has been &c.
complisred
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
DOMESTIC

John OlUz. the 12-year old son or
Samuel Oltz of Sank Rapids, Mimi.
was arrested on a charge of forg-
ing four checks amount ng to 500.
Jeanette Dolan, a musical comedy,
star in one of Richard Carries COM
paRies, and her brother, James Do
Ian of Chill Gothic, were drowned at
Columbia H., park while fishing,
Ralph Allen, IL years old, a son
OF MIS- c. Allen of Elgin, III, died
from lockjaw, following a Fourth of
JuIy accident in which one of his
ainge was burned b. a toy p's oil
s>aD..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
GLlDDENITEs REACH DENVER.

DAYS Run of 204 Miles Over Roads
Almost impossible.
Denver, Colo, July 25.-Preceded by
the pilot car which arrived at 3
o'clock, the Pierce cars, Nos. 8 and
1Og, reached Denver, the turning
point of the Glidden tour, at 4:3O yes
terday afternoon, followed closely by
the other contestants. The days run
of 2O4 miles from Julesburg was made
lre~ roads made almost impossible by
n SINS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
BALLOONS COLLIDE nv AIR.
Accideat Happens About 1000 Feet
From Earth

Newton, H.. July 25.-During a
balloon race here yesterday Clarence
Duncan and Roy Eastman, both of
VfRcennes. coliided in the air. They
which probably saved their lives as
they were about , 90 feet above the
earth East ma s leg was badly
crushed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29

Inc emperor will meet President Fal
heres at Cherbourg and later will
visit King Edward at Cowes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-29
MARSH CALLS MEETING.
Committee 70 Consider Income. Tax
Question.

State Senator Spencer NJ Marsc
chairman Of the joint special legjsla.
tive committee 10 consider the income
Lax question, has called a meeting Of
the committee for Friday, July 30, ar.
the capitol building. The purpose OF
the meeting is to consider details,
preliminary to the work mapped out
Cor the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
Church Notices.

Winter Street chapel: Addresses Sum
day afternoon and evening.
First Baptist church. Rev. l.. II. Clarke
pastor: Public worship at 1910 A. M
with sermon by the pastor; subject: "A
Divine Purpose and Plan for Every Life
Sunday school at l.; Junior c. E. at 5
o'clock: evening service at I. This ser
vice will be led by the pastor and partic-
ipated in by those present. Good praise
service and profitable social s ,rvicn.
Mid-week prayer meeting at 40 W .dnes
day evening.
Highland avenue NJ Z. church, I:ev. J.
Il. Clifford pastor: Sunday school and
Clifford Bible class for men at 115 =. NJ:
publis Worship with sermon by Rev. III.
l.. Nichols of llalloWell at 30 +. NJ; de
vational service of the Ftpworth League
ject: The Conditions Of our Disciple
ship" praise and gospel service led by
f. f. Johnson at I =. NJ; mid-week
prayer meeting led by James f. Curtis
at 30 L. NJ. Wednesday; class meeting
led by +. Il. Jackson at $50 Z. NJ Fri
day
Salvation Army, Capt. and Mrs. A. A.
Bivans: Meeting daily at =. NJ; sol
dierS' private meeting Monday evening;
Junior meeting Sunday at =. NJ; Y. p.
l.. meeting at +. M; %avatiOn meeting
at s F. NJ.
CITY Mission. Elder T.. Kimball: Meet
ing Saturday evening; regular meeting
Sunday afternoon; service Sunday even
ing at : o'clock.
congregational church: Morning wor-
ship at 1920. At this service Rev. Mr.
Anand Sdoba Hiwale. a high caste HIN
doc from India, will speak SUNDAY
school at 11.45; evening service conducted
bv the Notaries of the Holy Cross at :.
o'clock: brotherhood and Daughters Of
the Holy Cross at 40.
Chelsea NJ f.. chapel. Rev. c. f. Jones
pastor: Sunday school at +. NJ; preach
ing by pastor at 3 =. NJ
Randolph NJ. r. church. Rev c. r;
Jones pastor: Morning service at 1870
and ',Ie evening service at / with sermon by
the pastor Special music at both and
chorus choir in evening. Sunday schooi
after morning service: Young Peoples
meeting at $50 led by Mrs. w; r.
Cleaves: social service at 7.30 T. M. Tues
day, led by pastor; class meeting at 10"
p NJ. Friday.
vice at 1915: subject OF lesson sermon
Mind" testimonial meeting at $50 r. NJ
Wednesday. =
Mckinney. will preach at 1870 y. NJ j.:
subject: Moral Cowardce;" lecture II :
p M1: subject: Civic Righteousness
Free Baptist church, Rev. W. w. Hay
den pastor: Preaching by the pastoF at
10 20 a NJ: subject: Present Opportlni-
ties Sunday school at 1l.43 Junior I'm
deavor meeting at =. NJ; Senior En-
Jeavor meeting at p. NJ: gospel service
at1 p NJ: subject: Some Things we 30
Not Realize" prayer meeting Nednesuas
at 80 F. NJ; brotherhood meeting frl-
dav at 40 =. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
PUBLIC SPEAKER
Advises Postum Instead of Coffee.

Some people think they must have
cup of coffee or tea before attempting
any special work, some want It after
wards
The same harmful effects of the cot
fee Observation-Disclosures sooner or later
made manifest in either case.
"As a public speaker writes a Pen
ma. man, 81 had been in the habit OF
drinking a cup of coffee after my
evenings work.
MY nights were nearly always rest
less, or when l did sleep l would awake
with a heavy, dull feeling and every
movement became an effort" (Reac-
ton of the coffee poison) my nervous
system eventually became so unstrun2
that | was obliged to place myself I'M
der the care of a physician.
The doctor advised me to give up
coffee and drink Postum, which | did.
Postum not only assures me good
nights sleep but nourishes the system.
have used it for year and have ia
ken great pleasure in inducing several
families in our neighborhood to use
Postum instead of coffee.
zone neighbor, a highstrung, ner-
vous woman who had drank coffee all
her life, frequently had attacks of
stomach trouble from which she suf-
fcred untold agonies. Since she DROP
ped coffee and has been drinking Pos
tlln she is in good health.
"a young man who had been used
to coffee three times day, found his
nervous system calling for something
stronger He began to use spurious
liquors and was on the down grade.
"T1e finally decided to stop coffee and
alcoholic beverages and drink Postum.
Not being made right at first, he did
not like it, but when l showed him
how to make it-boil it Is minutes, lie
liked it
This young man IS now prosperous,
healthy and of good habits. He be-
lieves Postum saved him from becom-
ing a drunkard."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
TAFT A "kNOCkER."
Initiated into Cincinnati's WelI-know'-
Club Friday Evening.

Cincinnati Feb. 19-President-elec;
William II. Taft was tonight made !!
Knocker "at sight" His initiation fun
nshed enjoyment for 100 prominent bust
ness and professional men of the city a.
the Knockers annual dinner.
Cincinnatis Knockers organization is
an auxiliary of it's business men clubs
It's particular business is to knock ba:t
and effectively everything tending to hin
der the advancement of the city and t
originate and promote enterprises and un
dertakings for the city's welfare. Ii is
unique in that it has no known organiza-
ton and no one knows who are It's men,
bers 1t makes members of whom il
pleases and ds,nisses them at will. TIL,
annual dinners of the Knockers Club
have become famous for their entertain
ment features.
The President-elect was not allowed to
make a speech, which was interpreted
a delicate compliment from his towns
men, who were in fact saying farewell t.
him as private citizen. AS the guest OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
KENNEBEc UNION
Of Woman's Club Organized Friday
Afternoon at Waterville.

The first meeting and organization of
the kennebec Union of Woman's Clubs
was held in this city Friday at the
Congregational vestry. Representatives
were present from Waterville, Angus
ia, Fairfield, Oakland and Skowhegan,
representing the leading woman's or
We're present. constitution and by
laws We're adopted and the officers
elected for the coming year.
The meeting opened at 2.3O o'clock.
A letter of cOngra tulation was read
from the state president of the Wo-
mems Federation, Mrs. White of Lew
iston. a delightful program, in charge
of the SkoWhegan and Augusta clubs,
was given
Solo-Mrs. York, Augusta.
Paper--"New England Flower Car
den,' Miss Sanborn, Augusta
Music by trio.
Messrs. Morse, Lord and White
Solo, Mrs. SchoonoVer, Oakland
Paper-'Women and Marriage
Mrs. Merrill, SkoWhcgan
Miss Louise Coburn of Skowhegar
read and explained the Children's Blu
re;lu bill now in Congress and asked
that every member of the union en-
dorse the passage of the bill by writing
to the district representative in Con-
grcsS.
At the business session officers We're
elected and the constitution and by
laws were adopted. The officers:
President, Mrs. Mary S. Heath, Wo-
mans Club, Waterville; vice president,
Miss Lucia Fl. Conner, Dial Club, Fair
field; Sec, Mrs. Philena Moore, Wo-
mans Club, Waterville; Treas, Mrs
Mary IL. Neal, Fast and Present Club,
Fairfield.
The following constitute the execu-
tive board: Mrs. Mary S. Heath, Wo-
mans Club. Waterville; Miss Lucia II.
Conner, Dial Club, Fairfield; Mrs.
Philena Moore, Womans Club, Water
vile; Mrs. Mary II. Neal, Past and
Present Club, Fairfield; Mrs. Mary C.
Neal, Current Events Club, Augusta;
Mrs. Minerva B. Holmes. Clionia Club,
Fairfield; Mrs Cornelia S. Jackson
Sorosis, Skowhegan; Mrs. Alice w.
Stewart, Woman's Club, Skowhegan;
Mrs. Clementine A. Weston, Town I'M
provement Society, Skowhegan; Miss
Myra l.. Wells, Tuesday Club, Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
WINTHROP.

A business meeting of the trustees OF
tn. Methodist church will be held this
evening. Presiding Elder G. d. Holmes
will preach at the Sunday morning
service Fred Ring will sing SOLO.
Mrs. Henry Woodward IS very ILL.,
In the lecture "China's Teemlng
Millions in the Cities of the 4angtSe,
given at the Methodist church Thurs
dav evening, views of especial beauty
and interest were shown. Mrs. A. l.,
Ieech sang very beautifully at the
conclusion of the lecture. The Dla-
mcnd Fields of Dixie study OF the
Great Southland Of our own country,
will be treated at the next lecture
Feb. %.
Mrs. S. NJ. Cover is visiting in Show
hogan.
Mrs. J. A. Foster entertained the La
dies Whist this week. Mrs. Stewart
and Mrs. Merrill were tied for the
highest score, 81. coffee mousse, fan
cv crackers, cake and coffee were
served.
Miss Marion Simpson is visiting her
sister at Pennington Normal schooi'.
THE Messenger and the Message
will be the subject at the Congresa-
tional church Sunday morning. Lit
erature and Religion" will be the SUD-
icnt Of the lecture in the evening
Miss Hazel Shaw passed yesterday
in Lewiston
Homer Whitney is at home from Bar
Harbor.
John Fl. Foster Of Pressure Isle has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Llzzle
Dudley. Whilt here he has been VISIT
ing the Legislature in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20

The international naval conferenc
which has been in session at Londol
since last December is ready for con.
Guiding work and the powers repre-
scented. with the exception of Americt
have agreed upon a number of article
and the regulations as drawn uI
America has reserved favorable actioS
on some subjects, but the two mos
important questions, contraband an
blockade. are satisfactory to the Unit
ed States. The agreement on contra
band is comprised in three lists, absol
lutte contraband, absolute non-contra.
and and conditional cOntraband. Whai
is termed proper military adjust
ment, having regard to both neutral
and beIligerants, has been receives
with regard to blockade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
WARD CAUCUSES.
Republicans of Wards II and VI Nom-
nate Strong Tickets.

Wards II and VI held caucuSeS fIl-
dav evening. The gatherings were
harmonious, although contests dcVei-
oped in each. In Ward III John II. VIII
Hams won the nomination for con
stable over J. X. Babb The whole
number of votes cast was 81; necess'is
for choice l6; John r. Williams had
~. j. X. Babb 4, and Mr.. Williams
was declared the nominee Oh the cav
Gus for constable c. Z. Pickering OIL
ficiated as chairman Of the caucus anu
j. f. Blaisdell as clerk.
In Ward VI there were TWO con
tests John G. a. Quimby won 'he
nomina ton for second councilman o'ei
james Miller, and Thomas Mcclure
was nominated for constable over
Harry Hamln and George w. Cottrel'
The nominations follow:
WARD ii.
For alderman-John ID. stephenson,
For councilmen-G. +. Colby, J. w.
Jones. c. L. Pickering.
For wardeE-S. f. Johnson.
For ward clerk-G. c. Hartman
For constable-John Il. Williams.
WARD III.
For alderman-Guy Lawrence
For councilmen--C. j. Bra gdon' H.
M. Iawton, J. II. Wight.
For warden-W. r. Gay.
For ward clerk-H. ]. Ward.
For constable-Martin Burns.
WARD VI.
For alderman-W. Norris Potter.
For councilmen-IIarry l.. wight
John @. A. Ripley, Wilbur L. Libby.
For warden-W F. Eastman.
For ward clerk--C. c. Lawrence.
For constable--Thomas Mcclure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
Church N notices.

ST. Matthew's church. lev. w. f. I.iv
ingston rector: Morning service at 1920;
Sunday school at 1l.45.
First Universalist church: Rev. ]. W.
Steele, pastor, will preach ut 1910 A. NJ. ;
Sunday school at 1l.i5; evening service
at I.
First Baptist church, Rev. y. +. Tur-
ncr pastor: Morning service at 1920: sub
iect The Prodigal Son Of the Old Tes-
lament" evening at ! o'clock, subject:
Does God Give All Men Il Chance to Be
Savedl"
Old South Congregational church, Rev.
Chas. Il. Beals pastor: Preaching at 1870
A. NJ. and Z. NJ
Methodist Episcopal CHURCH. Rev. II. l..
Nichols pastor: Preaching by the pastor
at 1890 Sunday school at T. Junior
League at 3; evangelistc service at I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
WATERvILLE REPUBLICANS
Nominate Frank Redington as Candi-
date for Mayor.

Frank Redington, one Of the foremost
business men of Waterville, was unan-
in1ously nominated as candidate for
mayor at the Republican general eau
Gus Friday evening, before probably
one of the largest and most enthusiast
tic assemblies ever held in tbe history
of the Republican party in this city.
His nomination came not as sur
prise to the Republicans as we'll as all
citizens, for his name has been on tho
lips Of the people in general for the
past few weeks and it was only mat
ter of his acceptance and which
brought great JOY into the hearts o.
all. for they knew that with such 9
man rs leader the city would have ono
of the most progressive and economi-
cal administrations that it ever ha
had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
CUBA FOR CUBANS.
Bill Introduced In House Forbidden
Foreigners to Hold Property.

New York, Feb. ia bill prohii
iting foreigners holding any propert
in Cuba, has been introduced in tt
House at Havana, according to
special cahlegram to the Heral,
Property of Americans. English, Spar
iards. Germans and French to I'll
amount of nearly $4,000, 100000 would /
affected by the passing Of such meas
ure, says the dispatch. The bill cor
tains three clauses, as follows:
That only Cubans, native born {
naturalized, can acquire property.
That all business transactions no.
under way for transferring propertie
to foreigners shall be suspended.
This law will take effect from tn
date of it's publication in the Gazette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
$500 Reward, S1OO,

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages, anG
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure II
me Gny pGstye cure n1w noT 20
constitutional disease requires con.
stitutional treatment. HGll's Catarrf
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the con
its work. The proprietors have SO mucf
faith in it's curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list Of
Address r. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O,
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
RICHMOND.

Mrs. Elmer Rogers entertained a
party Of friends at Whist Friday even
ing. the following guests being pres
ant' Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Odiorne, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Mansir, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack, Mr.. and Mrs. a. S. Alexander,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Nelson, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. a. Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs.
.. H. Marco. Misses Jennie and Ray
,lall, Mr.. and Mrs Charles e. Potter
lnd Mr.. and Mrs o. c. Smith.
Emeth Royal Arch Chapter worked
he Royal Arch degree on three candi-
Gates Thursday evening. At special
Eceting next Tuesday evening three
ore candidates will receive the same
egree.
The Whist party given by the Rich
iond Alumna Association Thursday
vening at the home OF Mrs. X. w.
small was largely attended Mrs. AL
fred Maxwell won the first prize, a
me card case, and George c. Lowell
re first prize for men, a silver match
aafe.
The baseball team would like to ar
'4nge dates with other school teams in
us vicinity. Manager William Baker
making out the schedule for the
spring season.
The illustrated songs and readings
siVen by the Berean class at the M. f.
hurch was we'll patronlZed. Subject:
:. Trip to the West" by the pastor,
Hev I. o. Beare.
Among the teachers who attended
ne annual Teachers Association held
It Bath Friday, We're: T.. M. Dwinal,
". r. Seekins, Miss Trask, Miss Julia
,ichar1s, Miss Nellie G. Thomas, Miss
y. A. Starbird, Miss l.. A. Parks and
Miss Carrie T,aayitt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-20
so-weH trained that their work would do

well trained that their work would do
credit to professionals The piece is en-
inently suited for Feb. % as it is decided
ly patriotic and purely American from
start to finish. The overture, with its
old-time melodies and a happy sprinkling
of the new, sung by a chorus Of 65 voices,
is a rare musical treat. The 10-year-Old
Pickaninny SeXtet, led by the inimitable
Leon Fletcher, will surely capture the
hearts of the veterans The closing cho-
rus, Onward. Comrades, to the Charge
Like a U. S. Volunteer" is a spirited sa-
lutte to Old Glory and will serve to recall
the spirit of 'Gl Charles Allen as inter-
locator will impersonate Uncle Sam. The
youth, the beauty and the patriotism OF
the production will serve to brighten the
lives of all those who witness it. The en-"
tire production is under the direction of
Miss Elizabeth O'Connor, a pianist OF
exceptional talent.