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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
GREAT SLAUGHTER
On the Chinese Troopship Sunk
by the Japanese.
Only Forty Escaped from the 100 on
Board Before Attack.
War Preparations Rapidly Going On Chinese
Sill Deny War Rumors.

LONDON, July 29.-The Central News
has tnis dispatch from Shanghai: The
Chinese warship TsaoKhan, captured by n
Jap inese warship of the coast of Round
island, is a vessel of obsolete model and
equipped poorly for fighting. Although
completely outmatched by the Japanese
cruiser, the troopship offered some resist
ance and lost fully 100 men, killed and
wounded, before she yielded She was en-
tirely disabled when the Japanese boarded
her.
The troopship Kowshung tried to get
away as soon as the Japanese wsrships be-
gan the attack and made only a weak, run
n ng fight. The Japanese guns swept the
decks and carried off the Chinese soldiers
by the score. The latest estimate of the
number aboard her is 100. Only 40 sur
'ised the laundering of the ship. They
say all the officers were killed before she
went down.
The announcement that the rest of the
Chinese transports arrived safely at Corea
and landed their men is confirmed. On the
27th the Japanese fusiladed heavily those
who had landed on the 2Gth at Yachan.
The Japanese officers hoped thus to pre-
vent the junction of Chinese with the
Coreans near Seuol. Whether they accom-
plished their object is not known.
No news of LOstilities can be obtained
from Pekin. Code messages are refused at
the telegraph offices and no other messages
referring to current affairs are accepted. The
outlying batalions of the Northern army art
concentrating rapidly at Taku, the rendez-
yous from which the regiments are en-
barked for Corea. The work of preparing
harbor defences here advances rapidly.
Torpedoes are being laid in the north chan
mel at the entrance of the harbor of Yang
Isl Ksng.
Great quantities of ammunition have
been purchased by the government and are
being collected at ports for shipment. Ex-
portation of rice and grain has been pro-
hibited. Trade is paralyzed. Coasting
steamers and small craft are afraid to leave
the harbors. While everything looks and
sounds like war, Chinese officials continue
to maintain that war has not been declared,
The Central News says in official circles
here there is strong feeling in favor Of
meditation on the part of the United States,
although a few believe Japan and China
would not accept arbitration unless under
considerable pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
LIFE WAS GONE.
Sad Death of Three Young
Children at Hartford.
Their Dead Bodies Found Packed in
Small Caboose Car Closet.
Probably Crept In 10 Escape Policeman
Spring Lock Caused Their Death.

UARrroRp, Ct, July 29.-Thc three
Guinan children who strsyed away from
home on Broad street, Thursday afternoon,
have been found and all three dead. The
whole sfiair is sad and for while mysteri-
ous, and the whole city became interested in
the search for the little ones.
Chief Police Bill gave orders, this morn
ing. that all cars about the depot and freight
yards be thoroughly searched. A few min
utes after 10 o'clock, Policemen Grady and
Manti, who had been searching cars in the
ward of the New York, New Haven 4 Hart
ford, for about two hours, came to ca
boose from which sickening odor came.
They burst in the locked door of the ear,
and the stencil which had been strong be-
fore, became almost overwhelming.
Keeping on at the work of investigation
the officers traced the smell to a closet
which the trainmen use rs a, clothes press,
and breaking open the door,\ found three
little bodies, naked and preyedNnpon by ver-
min. Freddie, years old Jay at the bottom.
On him was Raymond, years, and on top
of both was Leroy, years. Under the
three bodies were the fewgarments the boys
wore when they left home. It was sick
ening sight and sad sequel to the story Of
their disappearance.
There are no suspicious of murder or
foul play. At the autopsy, this afternoon.
nothing was found to Indicate violence.
The condition of the lungs indicated death
by suffocation. The theory is that the little
fellows ran into a car to hide from passing
policeman, Thursday afternoon, and the
door of the closet swung to and caught
them in with the spring lock. The closet
is five feet high and the floor space is 2S by
II inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
SAGADAHOc P0lIIlcS.
Richmond, Which Always Selects Judge OF
Probate. Elects Newell Delegates.

RIcnMoNp, July 29.-(Specisl. "A Re
publican caucus, to choose delegates to the
county convention, to be held at Bath, on
Tuesday next, was held Saturday afternoon.
One hundred and sixteen votes were cast,
all for delegates favorable to the nomina-
ton of County Attorney Newell for judge
of probate.
b. +. Curtis moved that the delegates be
instructed TO support James Il. Cunningham
for county attorney. The motion was put
and lost. Mr.. Cunningham then asked if
the caucus was willing to for him to be
county attoruty, provided that he could get
the nomination, and the caucus voted unan-
imousy in the affirmative, he being well
qualified for the place, and Il staunch Re
publican.
The probate judgeship seems hut little
nearer a solution than week ago, although
Mr.. Newell's friends claim that having Sc
cured the Richmond delegation, the logic of
the situation makes the nomination of their
candidate necessary. They argue that il
the office belongs to Richmond, the man OF
their choice should receive the support of
the convention. Will Bath have the incon-
sistency to compel Richmond to take eau
didate against whom she has already casi
her vote, is question yet to be determined
The prevailing opinion among Republicans
seems to be that the convention will come
together in pacificatory spirit and act in
the interest of harmony and local good gov.
ernment.
Following is the list of delegates j. S.
Chapman, Ancel Blanchard, o. =. Galusha
Daniel Webber, William Harlow, James
A. Proctor. For county attorney the pre-
iiction is for the nomination of James X
Cunningham.
The remains of the late George L Hatch
the victim of the Wiwurna tragedy, were
brought to town, Saturday evening. The
funeral took place, today. There was q
large attendance of citizens and young peo'
Pile. The deceased was exceedingly popu'
lar and the circumstances of his death par
very handsome.
There is no question as to how the young
man met his death. The two young ladies
whom he was with when the accident oc'
Cured, as well as the others standing near
are certain that he did not jump overheard
but was thrown overheard by the shock OF
the boat striking the rocks. Hatch and the
young ladies were looking for stools to sit
on. Hatch's last words were II guess We
won't find any stools, girls" when the boat
struck.
1t is limited that the bravery which ha,
been credited to one of the boats crew may
have been that same fear to which some
cowardly minds attributed the death OF
Young Hatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
ARCHDUKE WILLIAM KILLED.
Thrown From Frightened Horse al BAdsa
and Dragged 10 Death.

VIENNA, July 29.-While the Archduke
Wilism was riding this afternoon, in Baden.
near Vienna, is horse was frightened by
an electric car and boted. The archduke
WAS thrown, bis foot caught in the stirrup
and he was dragged more than 100
yards. He was insensible when the horse
was stopped and he died at $50 O'Clock,
without having recovered consciousness.
Physicians said that death was caused by
concussion Of the brain.
The archbishop was born in 1927. He
had never married. lie was inspector gen.
ersl and master of ordnance in the Austrian
army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
IN WATER IA HOURS.
A stowaway Rescued on Cape Henry Ailer Z
Tough Experience.

Boston, July 29.--Schooner Cactus, of
Bath, Capt. l.. s. Wiley, from Baltimore,
coal laden, reports that July %, off Cape
Henry, she rescued George Moors, after
having been in the water II hours. lie is
native Of Bristol, Eng, and was a stowa-
way on the johnson line steamer Temple
more, Liverpool for Baltimore. When the
steamer was near Cape Henry, Moore Sc
cured life preserver and deliberately
jumped overheard thinking he could swim
ashore but was unable to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
BICYCLING IN FRANCE.
Zimmerman Has His Usual viciery-Riviere
Wins Paris-lyons Race.

Lyons, July 29.-Riviere, the bicyclist,
arrived here from Paris at 5 Il o'clock this
morning, on his wheel. He covered the
1910 kilometres in So hours - minutes,
winning the rade. Meyer was second and
Joyeux. third.
In Bordeaux, today, Zimmerman beat
Loste, the best rider in Southern France
and several wheelmen of local fame.
The race for Toulouse prize at Velodrome,
Buffalo, today, was won by Lumsden, with
Starbuck, second and Muringer, third.
The tandem race Of 5000 metres was won
by Verhergen and TOWEL; Fassier and
Crooks, second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
Austin Undoubtedly Committed Suicide.

NEwgURYroRr. Mass, July 29.-Investi-
CATION of the facts in connection with the
death of Charles +. Austin of IIaverhiil,
found in the water on Joppa flats, on Satur-
day, with an anchor around his neck, in
connection with which rumors of foul play
were started, show that it was undoubtedly
a case of suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
JAPANESE RESERVES
Being Called Into Service-chinese Tricks
Now Comprehended by Japan.

YoKonAMA, July 29.-The army and
navy reserves have been summoned into
service. The Chinese residents of Japan
are fleeing in large numbers. Reliable news
reached Toxic that the main body Of Chi
nese troops crossed the northwestern from
tier of Corea, July %.
In official circles everybody is convinced
that China's recent negotiations were a
mere subterfuge to gain time and concentrate
forces with a view to combining With the
Coreans for an attack. 1t is reported thai,
the japanese ships have been fred on sgaiD
from the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
A Norwich. c.. Church SleepIe Damaged
$4,000 by Lightning.

NoRwIcu, CT, July 90 Lightning struck
the steeple of the Broadway Congregational
church at 20 p. NJ. The steeple is l9s
feet high and big slice three feet wide
and 60 feet in length was torn out of it.
Falling bricks crashed throug the roof and
made hole six feet in diamater in the
ceiling. pedestrian was slightly injured
by falling bricks. Damage, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
BRITISH INTERESTS
In Corea to be Proiected-Story OF the King
Of Corea's Capture.

SHANGHAI, July 29.-The British cruiser
Porpoise sailed from Che Foo, today, to
protect British interests i'll Corea. The
japanese minister in Seoul requested the
King before his capture, to de-
maDd the withdrawal of Chinese troops
from Corea. He refused and thereupon
the japanese troos advanced upon Seoul.
After brief encounter they routed the
Coreans and occupied the royal palace.
The King appealed to the representatives
of European powers to intervene, but in
vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
Boat Capsized-Young Lady Drowned.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, July pa boat
containing nine or ten persons, while out
sailing, today, cspsized near Collins beach,
Ipswich bay and Jennie Keefe, 25 years
old, belonging in Rockport one of the oc-
cupants and a clerk in the Rockport Granite
Company's store, was drowned. The body
was recovered and landed at Annisqusm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
Rar HaTbur Notes.

BAR FARBoR, July 30 Yacht Leekaro,
Ca,tine. C. l.. Francis, Mr.. Gardner on
board yacht Ysmpa, from Rockland owner
@ w. Capen and party on board; yacht
Avenel, Boston, Y. f. Simpson, owner en-
board, have arrived. A large excursion
oarty came through from Portland, today
he first of the summer series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
Maine Pensions.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Pensions hav.
been granted to the following residents OF
Maine;
Original, Harrison Emery. Owls Head !:
Frank NJ. Dodge, South Newcastle. In
crease, Joseph Merlin, Augusta. Reissue,
Elias II. Davis, Madison; minor children
of Abraham L. SoAle, Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
HOTTEST FOR YEARS.
Eastport Has the hottest Weather on Record
for 20 Years.

EAsrroRr, July 29.-Today was the hot
test in this city for over 20 years. At noon
the thermometer at the weather bureau
registered 81, which beats all records, the
nearest approach to it being 80 on August
10 of last year. In the country back from
higher and grain il suffering from heat and
long continued drought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
THREE PERSONS DROWNED.
Two Boas Upset with Fatal Results Near New
market Junction, n. n.

NEWMARKET JUNCTION, n. H., July 20.
During heavy thunder storm on Great
Bay, today, a sailboat capszed and William
r. Byrne, formerly of Boston, and Michael
Carroll, were drowned. Byrne had wife
and two children; Carroll, a mother. An
unknown boat also cspsized and one man
was drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
NO. III.
From Nen Age,
He that is stricken blind Cannot forget
TAs PRECIOUS treasure ofhis eytSt9hf lost.
Rotaes, and .JEiief,

A good fitting glass saves the eye, max
ing it needless TO be stricken blind"
In old times when spectscles were scarce
and high, many old people became blind
through having strained their eyes in early
or middle age by getting along without
glasses. Now, on the first indications OF
tired eyes when reading, folks know the
Importance of going to Partridge's Drug
store, Opp. i'ostotlice and getting pair of
his cooling, CT, sal lens spec,acles or eye
glasses adjusted TO their eyes, and so pre-
serve their sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
SATURDAY AT RIGBY..
Splendid Work by Early Bird-Bo Peep. Nor
hawk and Helen NJ. also Win.

PORTLAND, July 29.-Yesterday was the
last day of the meet ting at Rigby, and it was
far too hot for comfort. The heat was in
tense, and though everything was favorable
for fast work, it was tough weather to ask
horse to go three in five. The track was
good and fast, and about 5000 people sat in
the cool shade of the grand stand to watch
the horses struggle in the broiling sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
s7O0, 900 Damage at Mason, Wis.

ASHLAND, Wis, July 29.-The destruc-
ton at Mason was reported to be total, but
later advices state that the plant of the
White River Company, with yards and four
or FIVE houses were burned. The houses
of thel town proper are standing. The
loss will probably reach 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
ONE LIFE IOsI.=
Harry Simpson Of Bangor Drowned While Ca
noeias in the River.

BANGOR, July 29.-IIarry Simpson and
a friend named Burke were padding in
canoe iu the river, this evening, and upset
short distance below the city. Simpson was
drowned, but Burke was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30

A shooting aifray occurred at Presque
Isle, about / / o'clock, A. NJ Situr2 ay.
Mrs. Helen Cross shot Daniel Mcneil Of
Mieamichi, r. B , and employee on the con-
s.ruchon of the Bangor & Aroostook rail-
road. The weapon was SO bull dog re-
volver. The bullet entered two and half
inches above and one inch to the right OF
the heart. Mcneil is alive but the doctors
saw he cannot live. as.... .4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
j.. =. .a'.
FAIR AND COOLER.

Bosros, July 29.-For New England :
Monday, generally fair; except possibly
scattered local thunder showers; westerly
winds; slightly cooler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
4 c,cIone Cuts Path Twenty Rods Wide st
lansboro. Mass.

PrTTsFIELD. Mass. July PA cyclone
swept through Lansboro. today, cutting
swath 90 rods vile. 1t damaged fields AMI
orchards snd tore up trees by the roots.
Orchards owned by Henry Farnum were
completely demolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30

Matt Griffin, a sawmill employee in Lin
coin. N. H., fell on circular saw, Satur-
day, and lost an arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30
Washington Forecast.

WASHINGTON, July 29-For Maine
Locs! rains; cooler; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30

Tne Maine State college mas audeu
course in library economy to be IN charee
of Harriet Converse Fernsid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30

We'll cited No charge for adjust.
nas meut. Low rives by
Ibh Druggist and ooiicisn, opposite L. o.,
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-30

TIT VI Powder. Papers an' Guns at Part
RI " ridges Old Reliable Drug Store Opp.
- - - P.0,, Augusta,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-13
A PROBABLE: CHANGE. n
A. q. Scrivener Negotiating for
the PrOpriet0rship Of the
aauk Centre EFOuso

a. ~ oSEAVeHcr Ne8Ot1at1nX for
the PrOprietOrship Of the
Saul< Centre House.
On Monday last Fred Bunnell went to
Sheldon, Iowa, to look oyer the field, as
indicated in the Herald last week. with
a view to removal tn ither to open a
handsome new hotel. Sheldon is a
growing town OF 5000 people, at the
intersection Of the Northwestern, the
Milwaukee and the Illinois Central rail-
roads, and the transient travel is enor-
mous-an ideal hotel town. The new
house has fifty sleeping rooms, is hand
somely furnished and finished, with all
modern appliances possible in a town of
that size. Mr.. Bunnell will make lust
the sort OF a landlord required, and
while Sank Centre will lose an excellent
citizen and a tlrst-rate hotel manager.
yet it congratulates him upon securing
so promising field.
But what about the Sank Centre
House? Mr.. Bunnell's lease does not
expire until next May, and yet he has
Said that he could better afford to close
the house and paw the rent to the expir-
alton of his lease than to lose this op-
portunity of securing the better field.
1t is an open secret that A. o. Scriv-
ener, the efficient clerk Ut the hotel, who
has had fifteen years experience in hotel
management as clerk, during much of
the time of necessity assuming the bur
dens Of nearly all the details IN hotel
keeping, is negotiating for the furniture
and lease. In his hands the hotel would
be maintained at It's present high stand
ard, and the guests. both permanent and
transient, would be served in a manner
that would make them feel at home
there, as they have during the past four
years. With his wide acquaintance and
recognized ability, he would make an
excellent landlord. He has scores of
friends in this city and OH the road. who
would be glad t o welcome him as mine
host" of the Sank Centre House.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-13
LIABLE.
That's what the Supreme Court
Says of the City of Sauk
Centre.
II Must Pay It's PrOpOrtiOnate
Share of the Railroad
Bonds.
The Special Law AppOrtiOninG
the Indebtedness held to
be Constitutional.

A supreme court decision handed down
last week says: Charles F. Rum
ey,plaiatiff respondent. VS.. The Town
OF Sank Centre, defendant, The City
of Sank Centre, defendant appellant
Syllabus.
Held, that S. l.. 1885, CHI. 295, appor-
tioning the bonded indebtedness of the
Town of Sank Centre between the town
and village of rhe same name, made the
village and the town, as between them
selves, two separate districts as respects
liability for and payment OF such indebt-
edness, and created primary liability
against the village as corporation, for
the part otthe indebtedness apportioned
to it.
Also. this was valid exercise of legis-
lative power.
Also, that under S. L. 1889, CHI. 4, the
City of Sank Centre became liable for all
the indebtedness of the former village.
Order affirmed. Mitchell, J.
Interpreted into the every day vernac-
ular, this decision means that the city
of Sank Centre Is liable for that proper
ton of the $12 900 of bonds issued il,
the name OF the township of Sank Centre
to aid in the construction of the Little
Falls and Dakota railroad, which it's
proportion of assessed valuation bears
to the valuation of the township-or a
little more thah three-fourths of the
principal and two years of accrued inter
est, amounting in all to something more
than $4,000.
1t will be remembered that at maturi-
ty, two years ago, these bonds were not
paid. and settlement was attempted,
which fell through on a failure of the
township and city officers to como to an
agreement. subsequently suit was
brought by Chas. F. Rumsey of Ithaca.
N. Y, the owner of the bonds against
the township, for payment. The town.
ship then commenced suit in the district
court to compel the city to be implicated
as co-defendant; the district court so
ordered. ami from this order an appeal
was taken to the supreme court. and the
decision above quoted affirms the Judg-
ment of the district court.
And so the matter stands today-Sauk
Centre CITY is legally, as morally. bound
to pay its share OF the bonds, audit now
really only remains tor the authorities
to provide for such payment. To be
sure the case has not been tried on its
merits vet as between the plaintiff Rum
sey and Sank Centre town and city, de.
fendants, but there is really no defense.
The bonds were issued in good faith.
and sold to innocent purchasers. How
the money shall be raised for the pay
ment is the only question worth consid-
ering now. The HERALD is not pos
sessed of sufficient data at present to
say whether it may issue its bonds for
that purpose-whether such issue would
exceed the amount permitted by law.
If so then relief should be asked of the
legislature about to convene. In any
event the money will have to be raised,
and the city is not in position to submit
to direct tax of two per cent. on its
valuation for this purpose, IN addition
to it's usual tax.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-13
The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
so pure or so great In Leav.
ening power as the Royal

Rev J. F. Hamilton will take his an
nual vacation of month little earlier
thah usual, this winter. 1t has been his
custom to 60 to Denver. Col, and Dali
las. Texas, i'll February. But this year
he leaves on December 21st. returning
on January 10Th. This change is made
to take advantage OF the holiday vaca-
ton in the public schools, in which he is
a teacher. he thus losing only two weeks
of school time. His daughter, Mrs.
Ward of D,nver, will be first visited,
thence he goes 20 Dallas, where his wife
is spending the winter with the two
sons, Harry and Lee,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-13
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PROOKIyN. n. V Nav IA 10

BROOKLYN, N. Y, May IS, 1898.
GENTLEMEN:-I hereby send you my
baby's picture, to recommend Castoria
to those who do not use it, She was a
small, delicate child when she was born
and started to he sicKlv, so the doctress
told me to use Castoria, and done as 1
was told. She gained in very short
time, she was only six months old when
she weighed twenty-four pounds, and
now she is eleven months old and weighs
twenty-six pounds, and is a stroug,
healthy child as you see by this picture.
Mks. OBERLE. 229 Hopkins-St.