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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

The following is the list of events and
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+ NJ #OON SPORTS.
80 to 11.45 A. M.
Baseball-Picked teams-Winners, IL
lb. tea each losers, bottle extract
each.
Tug of waf--Grocers vs.. Druggists
Winners, l bottle extract each; losers
l article mdse.
100 Yard Dash-Open to all who come
on excursion-Winner. $3.50 hat; sec
ond. driving whip.
100 Yard Dash-Merchants and clerks
only-Winner, picture THE Kennebec'
lat Waterville. Me, by Judge, second,
roll wrapping paper; third. unframed
picture.
l00-Ya Dash-Fat men, 200 lbs. and
over None but F A T men will be al
lowed in this contest-Winner, dress
suit case; second, IL doZ. prs men S
hose.
50-Yard Dash--For ladies-Open to all
Winner, iron frame. swing chair IS,
second, pair slippers, 81; third, lady's
wallet.
Throwing Baseball-For men-Win-
ner, cigar jar; second, stick pin.
Throwing Baseball-For ladies-Win-
ner, roll music; second. box candy
Dinner at II O'Clock During the noon
hour the Waterville Military Band will
render appropriate selections.
Arrangements have been made for a
cake walk to take place Immediately
after dinner: and it Is the desire of the
committee that all who can will com
pete for the prizes offered.
AFTERNOON SPORTS.
100 p. NJ.
Cake Walk Winners, pair cuff but
tons and Subscription to Waterville
Sentinel: second, G. l.. Mdse. 81.
Standing Broad Jump-Open to all
Winner, umbrella, SO; second. cigar jar.
Running broad jump. open to all
Winner, Merchandise so, Uoud,s);
second, cigar jar.
Running nigh jump. open to all
Winner, blanket, $3.50: second, roll
wrapping paper
Sack race for men. open to alvin
ner, fishing rod; second, merchandise
81. CIV. & c..
Baseball game Uptown VS.. Down
town, 10 men each-Winners, 10 sacks
-four.
Nail driving contest, for ladies'
Winner. rug So or Ex.; second, dressing
case: third, pair slippers.
Shoe race for men, open to all
Winner. suit case. $3.50; second, pair
mems slippers.
Tug Of war for ladies. open to all
Winners. 4 pound tea each: losers.
one cake Rugosa Bouquet soap each
Three legged race for men-Winners.
subscription Kennebec Journal. 6
months to each; second, cleaning and
pressing clothes to the amount of 81. :.
Needle threading contest, for ladies'
Winner. lady's bag 50; second, small
clock.
so-yard dash for children, II to Is
years-Winner box candy (Hagers);
second l bottle extract.
50-yard dash for children. under Il
years-Winner box candy VerzonD;
second, harmonica.
Potato race for ladies, open to all
Winner, Y doz. photographs: second,
umbrella. IS; third, lady's powder jar.
Swimming contest for men-Winner,
chair, rug or table, S.; second, 50 on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
Manteil Has Best Of Dixie Kid.

New York, Aug. Frank Mantell,
the California middleweight, had a
slight advantage over Dixie Kid. the
Negro welterweight champion. also a
Californian. in fast 10-round bout to-
night at the Olpynoc Athletic Club.
Mantell was fully Is pounds heavier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

J, Five were arraigned Monday morn
ing for intoxication, before Recorder
d. r. Foster Of the municipal court.
One Of them was a man brought from
Wihslow by Officer Simpson. Three
paid ana the Others were committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Letter Carriers George Hoxie, Hugh
page and Clarence NORTH are on their
Anhiial vacations Of two weeks. Their
places viii he taken by Substitutes
Varney and Seekins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Miss Mabel Dusty, a student nurse
at the Maine Genreal hospital in Port
Lard, Is passing her vacation at heI
home In THIS city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Col. /. S. Bangs Circle, No. s, Ladies
of the G. A. R., will hold it's regular
meeting at 1870 this evening at the
Grand Army hall. All members are
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

+, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoxie and fam
lily have gone to the Stewart cottage
on. Lake .Messalonskee to pass a vaca-
ton OF two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
AFTER so YEARS.
Richmond National Bank Closes Door
Pending Liquidation.

richmond, Me-, Aug. 1.-The Rich
mond National Bank, so years old, y
closed today and the affairs will Be
hqufdated. This is one of the Oldest
banks in Maine and has a tidy surplus
OF $4,000 to divide among the holders
of the 9o6-shares, par value of 800 each
along with the principal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Carl p. Cook OF the H, L. Kelley &
Co. bookstore Is on his annual vaca-
ton and has gone to Aroostook coun-
ty FOR this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

A stated cohvocation of Teconhet
Chapter. No. 81, r. A. NJ. will be held
it 7.s0 tits evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

J.. a. Woodsum and Theron E. Doe
Of China were in the city Monday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Miss .Mauae Hooper Of Nantucket,
MISS. is the giiest of Miss Phyllis
kackiiff. Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Miss Alice Littlefeld has returned
from three weeks vacation at her
home In West Enfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Miss Mildred Chase has entered the
employ of the Blanchard music store
on Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
WATsERVILLE LOCAL NEWS.
JOURNAL TELEPHONE 2ss1l OFFICE, 60 MAIN STREET

FRANK Bsssey and party from Gin
ton were IN the city Monday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Caulfield, who
have been in this city organizing the
Nest of Owls. left Monday with their
assistants for Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

A well known Des Moines woman after
suffering miserably for two days from
bowel complaint, was cured by one dose
aTthoea Remedy. For sale everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Miss Charlotte Blair Of Lynn, Mass,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. A.
Matthew of this city,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

A band concert viii be rendered this
evening on Monument park by Bou-
lette's Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
The Sports and Prizes.


The following IS the list of events ant
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
YALE WINS FIRST GAME
 SEASON 1910
AtI1ptio Git

Atlantic City, N. J.. March 26.- Yale's rally in the eighth inning yes terday when everything looked like Pennsylvania brought the Bulldogs to victory by a 5 to 2 score in the first of a series of two contests to be play ed here.
 Pennsylvania had everything it's own way up until the sixth, when Yale sent one man across the pan. Every thing was quiet for the latter up un- til the eighth, when they started to pound Schultz hard, and before Penn syIvania could stop their swatfest, four men had romped home.
 Schultz batted out the longest drive of the game. -clouting one clear to the scoreboard, for three bases, sending in Wood before him. With the exception of the eighth his twirling was well nigh perfect. six men flaming before his curves
 Tommers. Yale's slab artist, pitch ed good ball in the pinches, cutting down five men when a hit would have meant runs. He was slightly wild, passing three men in the early stages of the game, but settled down as the contest progressed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
BOOM WILL TAKE ISLAND IF CARS
 RUN TOsPLACE

Maurice Boom. who will probably be the next lessee and manager or Steep1echase Island, was in this city for a short time this morning making a.rra ngements toward the taking over of the resort.
 MT. Boom said that he was not IIs- pared as yet to announce any Of the plans, but that as soon as all oeIails were consumated he would take holo at once and prepare his program AVr the season.
 Whether or not MT. Boom will take charee of the resort depends upon me Ine building of a trest1e bridge to connect the present drawbridge with the 1s- land If an arrangement can pe made that will be satisfactory 70 potn MT. Boom and the Connecticut %. the bridge will be constructeG ana ears run direct to the place. The cost of GOO MT. Boom will have a confer ence this afternoon with Vice Presi- dent Calvert Townley of the railroad relative to the construction of the tretle. . is the belief of many amusement pro noters that the island will be the best na atronized summer place in New Eng land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
DINNER TO
 MERICOLD
Two Hundred Members of Postal Service to Join in Testimonial Banquet to PoY7711a7. POstn aSter

A complimentary dinner will be given to Postmaster William H. Marigold at the Atlantic Hotel Saturday evening, by the clerks, carriers and other at taches of the postal service in Bridge port, including railway mail clerks who receive their envelopes from the local office. It is expected that 200 covers will be laid. The committee in charge of the event are James H. Grady, chairman; Philip Carroll, secretary; J. F. McElroy and James Knight. Among the speakers will be Congressman Ebenezer J. Hill, Congressman -at-large John o. Tilson of New Haven, James Atkinson, Fall River. national presi- dent of the Postal Employees Mutual Benefit Association; National Presi- dent William Kelly of the Carriers President FIT. Rogers of Chicago, of the National Clerks Asso- citation; Post Office Inspector J. E. Ja- cobs, and Inspector John E. Ash, both of New York.
 The superintendents of the 19 sub stations in the city will also be pres ent, and the women employed by the office, so that everybody connected with the service will take part in the testimonial to the postmaster,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
Forward Pass Is
 Stumbling Block
 In Football Revision

New York March Exchanges in the football rules which the IntercolIegiate te Rules Committee vii make hinge on the treatment of the forward pass This was brought out at a meeting of the committee in the Cumberland ho- tel yesterday. The forward pass was discussed at length, but nothing de- finite was done to alter the present rules of p1aY.s
 B. K. Hall, secretary of the con- mittee, was authority for the state 1nent that the game will be retained and that when the committee finishes its work the objectionable features will be eliminated. The committee will hold another meeting today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
BOXING
Special from united Press

NkSPCCAd4 AIoI1 sOn1CGQ ETSSG.1
 New York, March 26.-Ab be AtteII. the featherweight champion, and Owen Moran, the clever En glish boxer, to- day signed articles for a ten round fight before the Fafrmount, A. c on April 1st.
 Chicago, March 26.-Upon his arrival from New York today Jack Johnson, the pugilist, was served with a sum mons to appear before Municipal Judge Scovel on March 31 and answer to the charge of having violated the automobile speed ordinance.
 Jack Gleason's visit here is to get an insurance policy of s50.00O on each of the fighters: Berger came East principally to gather in a few more human punching bags for the use of Jemries. He has already engaged Farmer Burns, Frank Gotch, Roger Cornell, Bob Armstrong and James J. Corb eft.
 ''I am going to meet lot of railroad people here,'' said. Gleason, "and see what can be done about having seat coupons attached to the railroad tickets, which would guarantee the holders absolutely against loss. The tickets for the fight will be printed in Chicago and every effort to forestaIl counterfeiting will be made.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
GAELIC FOOTBALL
 VICTORY FOR LOCALS

In what was supposed to be a prac- tfce game of Gaelic football, the Young Emmets of this city kicked their way to victory over the Shamrocks of New Haven at Seaside Park yesterday aft ernoon, 15-2. It was good practice for the visitors when they did manage to get within healing distance of the pig skin. The day was just little too warm for the players, many of whom gave Up because of the 80 degrees Or more. A big crowd which was at the park in the afternoon to get the first spring breezes of the Sound, witnessed the contest. The teams trotted out the following men:
 Young Emmets-P Norton, captain; Eugene Mccarthy William Mccarthy, P. Coleman, T. Coleman. T. Donahoe, Joe Devine. Jim Griffin. Patrick F'al- ser, Tim Fisher, P. Garvey. William Norton. William Henry, Patrick Shar- key, Nick Fay and N. Flanagan.
 Shamrocks-T. Doyle, captain; J. Burke. W. Hyland. T. Casey, IF. Cla- hassy. J. Maloney, J. Mahoney. D. O'Donnell. M. Manning, M. Sherry. P Barry, D. McNamara, F. Stokes, P. Condon, M. Cusick and T.. Darney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
Giant Polish Wrestler Nearly Kills Harry
 Davis on the Mat
Especial from United Press.) .E..oi& AIE.c,l, 4a

Detroit. March 26.-Stanislaw zybsc- ko, the Polish wrestler, today declared it would be a long time before he re- covered from the fright he received last night when he nearly killed Harry Davis, a local wrestler, before pack ed audience in a vaudeville theatre here. After five minutes hard wrestl- ing, in which he tried all means to throw Davis and failed, the gigantic Pole seized the American in his arms lifted him high in the air and dashed him to the floor as a peevish child would doll. Davis struck a thin place in the mat on the stage and stiff fened out unconscious. The audience believing Davis was dead was panic stricken. The unconscious wrestler was carried from the stage Phvsi cians finally brought him around and zybscko breathed sigh of relief:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26

Pekin, March 26.-Yin Tchang, the new Chinese minister of war, is due here April from his post in Berlin, where he has been representing China. With the arrival of Yin Tchang the active work of putting China on var footing of 22,00O, 900 soldiers will be started. From her 400, 100000 or more population China has been quietly at work for years making ready to launch the greatest army the world has ever known. General Yuan Shi Kai will be placed in active charge of the troops. By education and drilling China expects to demon strate to the powers that the yellow race must be hereafter considered the Before leaving Berlin Yin Tchang de- clared that universal military service would be introduced intoJ China. we will overshadow all other nations" he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
OBITUARY

Many friends attended the funeral this afternoon, of Rose Downey, wife of Patrolman Thomas Malone, held from her late home, 169 Lewis street, at 2:3O o'clock and thence to Sacred Heart church., where Rev. William Fitzgerald conducted the services fo: the dead. Because of the observance of Holy Saturday there are no masses for the dead celebrated in any of the Catholic churches. A requiem mass will be offered next week. The pail bearers were Daniel Walsh, John Regan William O'Leary, James Cal Ian, Michael J. Cla bby and Michael Keenan of Hartford. Interment was in St. AIichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26

GAMES LAST EVENING.
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.

The American & British and Bird sey-Somers teams fought hard last evening in the Industrial league con tests, the Gunmakers due to superior work taking two of the trhee strings. The Corsetmakers started strong in the first, fell from form in the sec ond, but revived long enough in the third string to put up a grand fight Their opponents, however, kept inn proving with each string Hayes of the losers was high with 276, while Elliott of the winners went away with high single, 112. The scores:
 A GERnTNA NJ Rr ID ITIcH rNn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
ROASTED OF
 HIS CRIMES
Before, Going to MatteawaV Dennison Told of Kill
 ing Boys
Like Mueller of This City < This Mad Man Was Once
 In Middletown Asylum.
Especial from United Press )


 New York, March 26.-Herbert Jerome Dennison, former magician, who was arrested on the charge of nurdering little Robbie Lonas and Arthur ShibIey, who were shot to death during the winter while coast ing in Highbridge Park, was today taken from the Tombs, ito the Mat teawan Insane Asylum.
 While the insanity commission that examined Dennison passed only on his mental condition and --LiadeN~n0 finding as to criminal facts, it was stated today that DennfsOn, while fin the Tombs, had boasted that he slew the Loamas and Shibley boys, shot an other man in the same vicinity and tried to kill other persons. The keep CTS say he confessed that he had kill ed other persons in insane deliriums. / Dennison like Mueller who killed Policeman E. G. Deitz was once an inmate of NIiddletown Insane Asylum and was allowed his freedom
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
ANTICIPATING VICTORY .JEFFRIES' MANAGER MAKES
 READY FOR WORLD TOUR

Sam Berger in addition to conplet- ing arrangements with H. N. Frazee for Jeffries' wor'.7-+o',r which is tt begin right after his battle with Joh out out for likely sparring % s partners r 9 fo5 Jeffries. Berger held a long confer ernce with Joe Choynski, the old-time fighter, and it is probable that Joe will be seen in Jeffries' camp.
 Berger has another scheme to make it certain that Jeffries will be the real thing. He will have a sanding offer of $500 to anyone who will put on the gloves with Jeffries and stand up against him for four rounds during the training period.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Chicago, March 26.-Jack Johnson is going to be good. He has promised Jack Gleason, the San Francisco fight promoter, that he will depart for the Pacific coats April 16 and will start training there on April 25 for his fight with Jim Jeffries. Johnson agreed to do this after Gleason had pointed out to him that it was only fair to the public that he show his interest in the July battle by getting on the job. Johnson stipulates, however, that he must not be expected to do anything but light work until June as it would be folly for him to get on edge and then go stale before the fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
WARD FOR KICKING
 GETS SIXTY DAYS

Amy previous record?" asked Judge Wilder of Prosecutor Delaney when James Ward was on rial this morn ing for being drunk. using abusive lan- guage and kicking Patrolman Lynch in the stomach when he and Patrol man John HaIpin arrested him in Rail road avenue yesterday.
 Pretty nearly everything but rnur- der" replied Delaney. days and fined $20 and costs. He gave his occupation as nachinist and resi- dence at 32 Summer street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
BASKETBALL GAME
 BREAKS UP IN ROW

With but four more minutes to play in the basket ball game between the local High School and Norwalk High, the local school lads disputed the play ing of Canary of the Norwalk team who substituted Costello who had to leave the floor because of injuries. It was claimed that Canary was pro- fessional. The score at the time was 1915 in favor of Bridgeport. Both teams wrangled for the four minutes after time was called to resume pay, following which Referee Taylor called the game, handing it to the Bridgeport team. Canary admitted after the con- test that he had played with profes- siona1s, but had never accepted money. He did it for practice, as the profes- siona1 games were faster than that with the school boys. He claimed to be bona fide student at the Nor walk High School. The teams lined up as follows:
 BRIDGEPORT. NORwALK.
 Cutting, If .................$rf = If. Ireland " epStef, c g. F'erTIS Della Valle, lg .....-...... rg, Seymour
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
BARRETT AND WHITE TO RAGE NEWARK CHAMPS TOMORROW Fast Local Boys Promise Record Time In Relay
 Race

Admirers of Dick Barrett. the New England roller skating amateur cham the outcome of a race tomorrow be- tween two teams. Barrett and his new relay partner, Jack White, and the amateur champion relay team of New ark.
 The race will take place in the Olyn- pia, Park rink, Newark. It will cover two miles. Both Barrett and White claim to be at their best, and they promise to make record time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26

player, who was sent back to the minors by the New York Giants last be the utility man for the Detroit T1gers this season. He has shown up remarkably well in practice, thus faI p1aying at third. At batting he is equally proficient, being a right hand man, while the Detroits are ove-work- ed with port wheelers.
 Cy Young at the age of 43 years is the hyeliest player in the South. He declares he will not quit the game until he is sure that his salary wing has gone back on him.
 The St. Boniface baseball team will report for practice tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock at Beach's woods. All mem Butler. Doerner, Gottschalk and Breen.
 A baseball war has been declared by President Andy. Anderson of the newly formed United States league, as the result of the order issued yes terday by the National association, prohibiting New England league clubs from playing exhibition games with the new clubs. In an open letter to President Farrell yesterday MT. Law Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, for a charter as 196 players under my rule into a union affiliated with that organiza- tion. I have agreed to strike out the reserve clause in players contracts and I wish you would acquaint me how this will affect my status with the National association in the event of my wishing to apply for -protec- tion."
 The Maplewoods were easy victims at the hands of the West Ends yes terday at West End park. The score of to does not tell the difference in the teams. The West Ends played without an error and hit the ball hard at the proper time, while the Maple woods were helpless before Big Stan ton, who retired them in order for six innings. The West Ends will play the North Ends tomorrow at the same place at p. m.
 The Newfie1ds at the Meadows yes terday defeated the Edgewoods with out difficulty, it being a practice game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
A NIGHT ALARM

Worse than an alarm of fire at night is the metallic cough of crOup. Care ful mothers keep Fo1ey's Honey and Tar in the house and give it at the first sign of danger. Foley's Honey and Tar has saved many little lives. No opiates. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. 1-3-5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
BTRDsEY-sOMERs co.

The Graphs took two of the three from the Holmes & Edwards team last evening. Trelease Of the losers drop ped high totals. ETA, with Morgan of the Graphs just one pin, in the rear. Morgan grabbed high single, 1O9. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
CIEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not Lo 1nJ4Fe tne slSlLl' Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the Ina nd or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim, 244 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
CASE AGAINST FRANK
 GLASNER CONTINUED

Frank Glasner. proprietor of the In- dependent Loan & Security Co.,, ap- peared in the city court today on the usuary charge on which he was arrest ed last week. Judge Wilder continued the case until Tuesday.