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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
ACTON FAIR RACES.
Haley Has Own Way in Free.ior.An and
Lowers the Track Record.

Sanford, Oct. THE last day of the
Acton fair brought fully as large a crowd
of people as the second day. The win
ners in the unfinished race of Wednesday,
which was the first event on the card for
today, were as follows: Woven Wire.
Fox). first; Tommy L.. Page) second !:
BenvenuetO Boone. (Fandius). third: Ja-
The 2.36 trot or pace was the most in
teresting of all the races. being split up
in the first two heats. In the first heat
the bay mare Flosse led the field into
the stretch. but the gray gelding Win
some won on her steadily and beat her
under the wire by less than a length
Flossie took the second heat. but was
fourth in the next two, though she made
a strong bid for the first place, quitting
heats were driving finishes between Win
some and the bay mare Madge. The VIM
ners were: Winsome, (KimbalD. first:
Flossie. Page). second: Madge (Roberts).
third Nominated, Uordan). fourth: best
time, 2.26k. ~
In the free-for-all, the brown stallion
Haley. owned by II. ID. Haley of South
Gardiner. had things all his own way
even to drawing the pole and keeping It.
never being headed in either of the three
heats required to finish the race. In the
Rollins pushed him close to his mark of
217H, making him lower the track record
from 2.2lA to 2.1SA.
The winners in the free-fOr-all were:
Haley, daley, first; Halle Rollins. DOR
dam. second: Royal Duke. Jr.. Wood
bury). third; Gene Wilkes. (Ken), fourth
best time, 21SA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
G. D. LIBBY, Gardiner, Maine.
II Is DOUBTED.
Nothiag Yet Authentic Received On Rsposied
Action Of King Of cersa.

Washington. Oct. Tho Corea min
lister here has not been informed that
the King of Corea has proclaimed
himself emperor and some doubt is ex-
pressed as to the report as it Is thought
to be an act of which the legation
would advise by cable. The change.
II it has been made, is felt to be in
title and dignity as it is said the SUBJ
stitution of Emperor for King would
not entail any substantial changes on
the country. The countries with which
Corea has most to do-China, Japan
and Russia-are empires.
The change in title will not make
any change in the method Of address
sing him pursued by the department Of
that state which uniformity has adopt
ed the native title and addressed the
ruler as Your Majesty" Whether
this is equivalent to Emperor or merely
King, is not known at the department.
If the title is really to be raised, how
ever, is is suggested that it may mean
more than appears on the surface.
The Chinese have actually but no:
theoretically really abandoned the
claim to suzerainty over Corea and the
adoption by the ruler of the latter
country of the title would appear to
indicate a purpose to deliberately af-
firm the independence of the country
hereafter of China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
SOMERSET S. J. COURT.
October Term, 1897. Whitshouse, J., Pre-.
siding.

Skowhegan, Oct. Z.
In the trial today of the case, State VS..
Clarence Clark, respondent admits that
he had had some difficulty with Hanson
on account of Hanson's jealousy of him.
He also admits having passed the house
where Hanson lives and having also
passed the pasture on the afternoon in
question, but denies having shot the
horse as claimed by the State. He in
PRODUCES witnesses whose testimony tends
to show that he carried no firearms on
the day named and he denies having had
any firearms with him on that day. The
defense put DIR. Freeman Butler a vet
Urinary surgeon, on the stand to show the
value of the horse and the character Of
the wound. Butler was not certain that
1t was bullet wound but thought it was.
He traced the course of the bullet
through the intestines, over the heart and
expected to find the bullet in the hind
parts of the horse but was unable to do
so.
The judge charged the jury this fore
State VS.. Clarence Clark Indictment
for shooting horse. Verdict, guilty.
The following were then brought into
court for sentence: Frank Sweeney. for
forgery. Is months in the State prison at
Thomaston; Augustus Wood. larceny, two
indictments, four months in the county
jail on each count; Eugene Gould and
Alice B. Brown, indicted for adultery.
Gould. six months in Skowhegan jail;
Mrs. Brown. six months in Auburn jail.
Mercy A. Rowe. petitioner for separate
Petition heard by the court
and $2.75 per week allowed.
Court will probably adjourn tomorrow,
after fixing the fines of several respond
ents in liquor cases and clearing UP Of the
docket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
LET THE coRrts MEET.
The Early Meeting Of that Bedy Means Much
10 Cuba's laterests.

Washington, Oct. THE state de-
partment has not yet been officially in
formed of the purpose of the Spanish
government to dissolve the Cortes, in
December, as indicated in the Madrid
cablegram. 1t was expected, however,
that it would be found necessary for
the cabinet to go to the country in or
der to secure the support of majority
for the Liberal policy toward Cuba.
inasmuch as the present Cortes has q
clear Conservative majority, whenever
that party's elements can be brought
together.
Disappointment is felt at the remote
date set for the converting Of the new
Cortes. for it is presumed that any new
programme for the settlement Of Gu
ban affairs must be ratified by the
Cortes, and if this Is not to meet until
next March. the long delay. it is feared.
will give rise to irritation and perhaps
be beyond the powers of endurance of
the present administration.
1t is possible, however. that prompt
declaration of policy toward Cuba,
couched in such terms and made pub
lie in such fashion as to bind the gov
eminent beyound doubt that the delay
will not be serious in results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
RICHMOND.
Hearing in Liquor Defendant Discharged
A Death-Other Notes.

Richmond, Oct. 7.-(SpeciaD.-A hearing
in the search and seizure process against
Elisha Taft, proprietor of Tie Richmond
hotel, was had before Justice Hagar,
Thursday, the entire forenoon being used
up in taking out evidence. County Attor-
ney Rogers appeared for the State and c.
D. Newell for the respondent. The de-
fence claimed that the liquor seized was
purchased for the use of the respondent
family. There being no evidence of sale
or intent to sell, the defendant was dis
charged. The verdict seems to be gen.
orally approved Of A hearing on a COM
plant against the same party for main
tanning liquor nuisance will be had,
next Monday.
Charles Leavett, aged about II years,
died at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Leavett. Thursday afternoon.
having been confined to his bed about two
weeks with typhoid fever. He was a pupil
in the Richmond High school and was
very popular with his associates.
DR.. c. o. Rowe captured about 40
pounds of wild honey on Swan island
Tuesday.
The annual meeting of the Universalist
parish will be held on the evening of
Oct. 13.
The ladies of the Free Baptist Society
gave supper at their vestry, wednesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
THE FEDERATION Oe CLUBS.
Reports Of Officers and Move to Change
Name Of Organization.

Bangor, Oct THE sixth annual
session of the Federation of Maine
Womens Clubs opened in the Unitarian
church in this city, on Thursday morn
ing, following preliminary reception
to the visitors on Wednesday night
Six hundred women were in attendance
and the occasion was a happy one
The session opened with prayer by Mrs.
Byron Stevens of Brunswick. who was
followed by Mrs. Hannibal Hamlin of
Bangor, in an address of welcome to
the delegates. Mrs. Alice Frye Briggs
the Federation president, responded
in a felicitous vein. and then the Fed
Grafton plunged into business.
Reports from various officers We're
read. that of the treasurer showing
$l66.99 in the treasury at present.
The committee on credentials report
ed 81 delegates present, with many
others from the various clubs which
are thus represented.
An amendment to the constitution
relating to representation of clubs in
the Federation, and changing the
words state Federation" to Maine
Federation" was assigned to Friday
morning for discussion.
In the afternoon, Miss Mary A. Gree
ley of Ellsworth. will read a paper on
THE Influence of the Beautiful" and
more business will be discussed.
In the evening there will be poem
by Mrs. William p. Frye of Lewiston.
and a paper by Mrs. Mary Ward of
Cambridge.
At the session of the executive board
early on Thursday forenoon, new clubs
We're admitted, thus:
Wabanaki. Old Town: Twilight Lit.
erary, Rockland Federated Clubs,
Bethel; Nezinscot History Club, Buck
field; Fact and Fiction Club, Houlton:
Town Improvement Association. Show
hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
RAGING FIRES
In the Northwest Are Sweep
ing All Before Them.
Ia Manitoba Several Persons Are Re-
ported to Have Lost Lives.
Other Sections Suffering from Extreme Drouih
and Forest Fires.

Winnipeg, Man., Oct. THE forest
fires that have been raging in Mani
toba, close to the boundary line. for
the past 10 days, have broken out more
furiously than ever. Ten or IL persons
are reported to have been burned to
death and the fire is rapidly spreading
and crossing over the boundary line
into North Dakota.
Settlers have been fighting the flames
night and day for over a week, trying
to keep them from getting into the
more thickly populated districts. hun
dreds Of thousands Of dollars worth OF
timber has been destroyed and con-
siderable grain as well as some farm
buildings.
Up to this time the fire has been con-
fined to the Canadian side of the boun-
dairy but the swath line between the
United States and Manitoba have been
obliterated and great fears are enter
tanned that the fires will get beyond
the control OF the settlers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
suLwAaks OF FRANCE.
miiiions Of Francs 10 Be Expended to Keep
Out Foreign Foes.

Paris. Oct. 7-Vice Admiral Besnard,
the minister of marine, explained to the
budget committee Of the Chamber of Dep
uties. today. the naval works to be under
taken by the government, under the au-
thorization Of Parliament which, July 20
last. adopted the recommendation of the
budget committee Of the Chamber, grant
ing credit of 100000 francs. to be in
-cluded in the accounts on the current
year, for commencing new warships, ex-
pediting the reconstruction of the navy
and establishing a naval base at Bizerta,
a fortified seaport of Tunis and the most
northern town of Africa.
These works will include the construc-
ton Of complete naval yard, with two
dry docks and a breakwater. 1t is esti-
mated that the entire cost will be between
II. 100000 and 14.0OO. 600 francs.
Vice Admiral Besnard also said that the
minister of war would spend another
100000 of francs at Bizerta. At Ajaccio
the capital of the island of Corsica a
boom will be built across the mouth of
the harbor. which will be protected by
two batteries. and the heights will be
fortified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
: LITTLE RleBY RACES.
Eight Heats In the 2.27 Class-Baby S. Meta
and Macce Win.

Casco, Oct. THE Little Rigby Park
Association closed its fair. today. and it
was a most successful event, the races
being the feature of the day. In the
2.27 class. purse $125, unfinished from
yesterday. eight heats were trotted.
Baby s., b. m. by Day Dawn. c. J.
Russell. Buckneld. won. Riverton. sec
ond: Sorrel Jim. third; Bonnie. fourth:
best time. 2.24A.
The 2.2S class. trot or pace. purse 500,
Meta, gr m. by Day Dawn. A. II.
Penny, Auburn, Won; Louise Wilkes.
second; Matte A., third: Cassius NJ.
fourth; best time, 2.31h.
The 2.2O class, trot or pace. purse $3.50.
Macco. br. &. by Black Rolfe. H., b.
Bennett. Portland: Queen Wilkes. sec
ond: Victore. third; Gen. Mac, fourth;
best time, 2.27A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08

Miss Nora Harris ofJacksonville, ms.
who died Sept. II. as the reported result
of buggy accident and whose body
was disinterred, Thursday. by the cor
oner's jury, was murdered, according
to the verdict of that body, rendered
Thursday. DR.. Skinner is the man
charged with causing her death by a
criminal operation, and Adam Large
her stepfather, and VIM. Hobson, her
lover, are declared in the verdict to
have been accessories. Warrants are
out for the arrest of the three men, but
they have disappeared. DR.. Skinner is
supposed to have gone to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
YELLOW JACK
Now Approaching Boston by
Way Of Steamer Honiton.
Said to Have Three Gases Of Yellow
Fever Now on Board.
And Of Course WIN Be Held 1t Quarantine
on her Arrival.

Boston. Mass. Oct. THE British
steamer Honiton, Capt. Hudson. from
Progresso, for this port, which put into
Fortress Monroe, Tuesday, with sick
ness on board and Chief Engineer Ba-
con dead. left there. at noon, Wednes-
day. and should reach here. tomorrow
morning.
DIR. Durgin. the chairman Of the
board of health in this city, has re-
ceived telegram from Surgeon Gen.
eral Lyman apprising him OF the com.
ing OF the Honiton and also Of the sick.
ness on board.
Steps have been taken to hold ths
vessel at quarantine upon her arriva
here and the vessel will be dealt witt
the same as ordinary infected cases
1t is said that Capt. Hudson and two
members Of the crew are sick will
what appears to be yellow fever, AM
their case will be carefully watched
upon arrival at Gallup's Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
the CONSTITUTIONS CENTENNIAL.
Preparations for Observing the loon Ami
versar Of Her launching.

Boston. Oct. 7.-Preparations are be-
ing rapidly advanced to make the naval
parade at the centennial anniversary
of the launching of the United States
frigate Constitution, which will take
place here. October q, one of the most
imposing features in the celebration.
Brigadier General James L. Carter,
Inspector general of Massachusetts, has
accepted the position as marshal of the
parade. The appearances of the sail
ors and marines from the warships of
the North Atlantic squadron, together
with the White naval brigade and in
all probability the marines from the
navy yard. will be the chief features of
the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08

A resolution of respect was passed by
the Franklin bar at Pennington,
Wednesday. in memory of the late
Judge David H. Chandler and then
Judge Savage adjourned court without
day. A brilliant banquet was rendered
to Judges Savage and Thompson. Hon.
Josiah H. Tompson, the newly ap-
pointed judge of the municipal court
took the oath of Office before Qualify
ing Justice Frank Butler. Josiah H.
Thompson is member of the bar and
has served as clerk Of the supreme
court, register of deeds and postmaster.
At present he is the cashier Of the
First National Bank at Pennington,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
UNDER 40 TONS.
Workman Instantly Killed at
Bald Island, Near Rockland.
Block Of Granite, Weighing 40 Tons,
Crushes Him 10 Death.
franklin County Man Jailed on the Complaint
Of a Half.Broiher.

Rockland. Oct. IA fatal accident
occurred at Bald island, about 10. Is this
morning, when William Mckay of
Quincy, Mass, who was at work in a
granite quarry, was instantly killed by
the falling of a. block of granite weigh
ing about 40 tone.
Mr.. Mckay was working at the bot
tom of the quarry and the granite
which struck him fell about 20 feet.
He was badly crushed and it took the
workmen over an hour to get him out
from under the stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Oct. MAINE, New
Hampshire and Vermont: Fair pre-
ceded by local showers in southern
portions in the early morning. For
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con-
necticut: Fair, preceded by local
showers on the coast; cooler; fresh to
brisk northeasterly winds. For eastern
New York: Generally fair and cooler,
Friday; preceded by local showers near
the coast in the early morning; north
easterly winds.
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SPANS ANSWER
To udcls Sans Mote e Expected 10 b Full
Of Ginger and Bsayade.

Madrid. Oct. IA cabinet council at
which the Queen regent presided. was
held here. today. When the ministers
separated Premier Senior Sagasta an
nounced to the newspaper men that no
final decision had been taken in regard
to the reply which Spain will make to
the note Of the United States handed T.,
Duke of Tetuan, when he was minister.
of foreign affairs, by the United States
minister, General Stewart L. Wood
ford.
The impartial, however. says it
learns that the reply of Spain will sat
isfy Spanish susceptibilities in making
clear to President Mckinley the reso-
lutte attitude which Spain maintains in
regard to Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
MAINE FEDERATION OF CLUBS.
Meeting Opens at Bangor Business Session
to Be Held. Today.

Bangor, Oct. 5.-The sixth annual
meeting of the Maine Federation of
Women's Clubs was inaugurated, this
evening. by a most enjoyable reception
given by the Athene. Norembega, 18th
Century and kindergarten Clubs in
honor Of the visitors in City hall. The
hall was handsomely decorated with
palms, plants, flowers. tapestries, rugs,
piano lamps. etc. Refreshments were
served during the evening and de-
lightful programme of music was
rendered by Pullen's Orchestra. The
business session will open, tomorrow at
$50 A. NJ, in the Unitarian church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
INCREASE IN FEVER CASES
Reported at New Orleans, ESQ Cases Being
Under Treatment, "Wednesday.

New Orleans, Oct. 6-Today proved a
record breaker, both as to the number of
cases of yellow fever and the number of
deaths that had been reported The In
crease of cases was not unexpected. The
weather has been warm and the large ter
ritory the board of health has to cover
makes perfect scrutiny impossible While
the number of cases under treatment is
in the neighborhood of $50, there are
many houses which have not yet been dis
infected but in which the patients have
been declared WELL Less restraint than
usual Is imposed on the inmates OF such
premises and the result has been that the
number of foci has been increased. But
the total death rate is still small In pro-
portion to the number Of cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
BREAKING, ENTERING AND LARCENY.
Franklin County Man Sent TO Jail on Com
plant Of Hall. Brother.

Pennington. Oct. Percy Emery
urday, by the grand jury from a COM
plant of stealing a team, was re-
arrested upon leaving the court room
w. K. Sabine of Strong, and arraignei
before Judge Thompson, today, on a
charge of breaking and entering ard
larceny. He was sentenced to 80 days
in the county Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08
THE $50 DEGREE
Worked Upon Thorn and Mrs. Mack BY New
York Police Officials.

New York, Oct. IAN evening paper,
today. has the following in connection
with the Jail life of the two alleged
murderers of VIM. Guldensuppe, the
Turkish bath attendant: Sheriff Don't
made sensational statement. today:
We have been putting Thorn and Mrs
Mack through the 33d degree. We
dosed the food SO as to make them feel
well, not sick, but bad. I expect a
breakdown and confession at any
time. Mrs. Mack was very Ill with
nausea yesterday"
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THE $4,000 PENNSYLVANIA.
The Monk Has Two Heats and Rush and Brit.
ton One Each.

Lexington. KY. Oct. THE first heat
of the $4,000 Pennsylvania, was won by
The Monk; Rilma, second; Tommy
Britton, third; Rose Turner, fourth;
time, 2.091a.
The seond heat was won by The
Monk; Bush. second; Rilma, third;
Pat Watson. fourth; time, 2.0SA.
The third heat. Bush won; Rilma,
second: Tommy Britton, third; James
Shelton, fourth. The Monk and Pat
Watson collided. Garvey. driver of
Watson, was badly injured. Time
2.09k.
The fourth heat was won by Britton:
The Monk. second; Brush. third; Shell
ton, fourth; time, 2.11A.
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FIRES IN ARKANSAS.
Thousands Of Dollars Damage Done 10 Timber
Land and Other Property.

Little Rock. Ark, Oct. drought
and forest fires are doing great damage
in Arkansas and the situation daily
grows worse. Thousands of dollars
worth of valuable timber and other
property has been burned and stock
in nearly all sections of the state is
suffering from the scarcity Of water,
while in some places there is not even
drinking water for the people. No
general rain has fallen for over GO days.
and in some localities the drought is OF
even longer duration.
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NORTON.LAWRY.
Marriage Of Two Of the Best Known Sociei,
People Of Rockland.

Rockland. Oct. IA swell society func-
ton was the wedding, this evening. at the
Congregational church. of Francis Cobb
Norton and Miss Katherine Emma Lawry,
two of the best-known young society peo-
pie of this city.
Mr. Norton is graduate of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology and Is
connected with the Cobb Lime co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08

Senator Gallinger has been notified that
the subcommittee of the Senate commit
tee of commerce. of which he is a menu
Der, will assemble at the Merchants ho-
tel st. Paul. Mimi, on the 18th inst The
plan is to proceed from st. Paul to the
reservoirs on the upper Mississippi river,
and from thence to the Missouri river.
and down that city to st. Louis, reaching
that city not later than the 4th OF No
yember.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08

Washington. Oct. THE following peh-
sions have been granted:
Original. Edward 8. Toxier, Milford;
Clarence J. Goodspeed. Soldiers Home,
York Corner. Restoration and increase.
Especial. Sept. 80. Charles H. King, (fle-
ceased, Caribou. Increase. Almore Has
kell BOlster's Mills: Alexander Phillips.
nal. widow. Especial. Sept. ~, Philomene
King, Caribou. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08

Wednesday brought to a close the con-
vention Of the Maine Baptist Missionary
and Educational Societies, which has been
in progress at South Berwick since Nom
day. The principal addresses were deliv-
cred by DR.. G. ID. b. Pepper and DIR. M
/. Kneeland of Boston. President Ma
thaniel Butler of Colby University, Wa
terville, Me-, and Rev. George Bullen, D.
D. This was one of the most successful
conventions ever held by the Baptist or
eanixations In the State.
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THE nILs-i.ss FLAT.


Philadelphia. Oct. 7.-.Jimmie''
Michael. today. on the Willow Grove
track, lowered the mile paced bicycle
record 2 LIS seconds. making the dis
lance in 1.36. McDufI1e OF Boston, held
the record Of 1.aS 1-5 until today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-08

Owing to the unfavorable weather of
Thursday. at Glens Falls, N. Y, the
attempt of John r.. Gentry and Robert
j.. to beat the worlds record for double
teams was postponed until Friday.
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DECLARES HIMSELF EMPEROR.
King Of corsa Changes Title 10 4 More Nigh
Sounding 0ae.

Vienna, Oct. IA dispatch received
here from Toxic. japan. says that it
is reported there that the King of
corea has proclaimed himself Emperor
Of Corea.
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LIGHT SH0wERs-COOLER.

Boston, Oct Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity, for Friday
Cloudy; possibly light showers in the
morning; cooler; northeast winds.