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TERRielE EXPERIENCE.
Details of the Wreck of the Alden aud the
~ Days Of suffering.

London. June ga dispatch To- the
Daily Mall from Alden Arabia. saws.
Two days after leaving Colombo. the
steamer Alden was struck by "A severe
monsoon, with squalls violent and in
cessant. Day by day tn. weather grew
thicker and the passengers became
more and more alarmed At 2 O'Clock
on The morning Of June ?. the vessel
struck upon the Razradisia reef. on the
eastern coast of the island of Sucuira.
The engine room was Instantly flooded
and utter darkness cnsupd Wild with
panic. the passengers rushed from their
cabins and fled terror-siriCken to the
upper deck in the scantiest clothing
The women and children screamed In
fright ard confusion: but the men re-
tained their self-possession and cour-
ageously assisted the officers and crew
10 do their best to save the vessel and
To inspire calmness. But II was seen
that the steamer could not survive the
shock and that the only chance for
safety lay In the boats Life belts were
distributed. distress signals given and
the boats on the lee side prepared for
launching. Those ON the weather side
had already been washed away. In the
meantime. seeing that some hours were
likely to elapse before II would be pos
sible 10 launch the boats. the pass.n-
gers gladly accepted the assistance Of
the crew to obtain more clothing.
The storm continued to Increase in
violence. Great seas washed the ves-
sci with terrific force. Daylight brought
no relief and only served to reveal still
| further the awful situation. Misfortune
followed misfortune. A life boat was
! lowered only To be swept away imme-
diately with three Lascars and the first
officer. Mr.. Garden. The gig was dis
patched to the rescue with Miller the
second officer. hut. to the despair II all
both boats were swept away. The only
remaining life boat was then lowered
amid a scene of intense emotion. A cry
of anguish broke from the lips even OF
the men when this half capsized.
throwing the sailors and the stores into
the sea. After great efforts the boat
was rightcd and the women and chill
| dren were lowered into IL. with the ex-
ception Of M-sdames Gillett, Pearce and
! Strain. who heroically decided to share
the fate Of their husbands. and Misses
Lloyd and Weller. who remained be-
hind The boat manned by European
/ crew. left in a tremendous sea and
drified rapidly out OF sight
Vast waves still swept the wreck.
dashing people about and leaving them
l almost prostrate on the deck. one by
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LIKE RED DEMONS
HOBOEs ENGAGE IN A BRUTAL.
FIGHT.
4 Big Crowd Of HUMANS Mix rp In
n Bioody and Extremely Dis
gushing Encounter.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Minot. n. d., June 2a.-Onc OF the most
disgusting scenes that WAS ever pcrpc-
tratcd upon the peaceful citizens OF Minot
took place this evening when ~ or 10
drunken hoboes fought like demons
among themselves. Pistols. razorS
knives. coupling pins and clubs were
weapons OF defense. The hight lasted 20
minutes without a let up In ~ minutes
there were gathered at the scene OF con-
ilict ia citizens powerl.ss to stop the ar
fray. Nine men were lying on the ground
insensible, with great gashes on their
faces, covered with blood, their features
distorted with pain and there were
groans from all quarters. Blood was
everywhere In great pools. One mans Jaw
Is broken and his fac. Is dishgurcd. lie
v u pitlful sight and cannot recover.
Four were hauled away TO he given medi-
cal assistance. Two empty beer kegs told
The story Of the battle. When the battle
ended, the remaining hoboes who were
abl" To walk. scattered In all directions.
swaying In a drunken stupor aud covered
with blood Ladies' who were out walk
ing screamed with fright. A powerfully
built man stood dcilantly with a razor in
his hand. Sheriff O'Hara inaly oyerpow
cred him This man stood In the crowd
Of hoboes with large club and felled one
man after another. He was hit on top OF
the head with - stone. which rebonded
In the air like ootbalI, and the man fell
like a beef. The scene OF the riot Is
known as the Jungle" hobo resort.
At I o'clock ~ m. more than so citizens
SECURED the Jungle" with lanterns and
guns for hoboes. Up to this hour NOR.
than l. hobocs have been arrested.
Trouble may eusue bsforc mornlDp A..
the hobocs say they will take the town.
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temporary appointment and the legisla-
ture I'LL that vacancy when II assem-
bles or the office must remain vacant
for the rest of the six years"
IL has been said that a vacancy does
not happen when IL occurs by reason OF
the expiration of certain term, or
when the office has never been filled.
but the report holds that the position Is
moi well taken and says. When the
term of a representative expires and
the people have failed to elect success
sor beforehand. which occurs very
often when a majority was required for
election. the executive has always Is
sued a writ of election To such vacancy
as OF course. We think, therefore, T"
concludes the report, that the govern
or of oregon was entitled to make the
appointment and that corbett is enti-
tied To the seat
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FAVORABLE TO coaseTT.
The Report in the Case of Oregon's Ap-
pointed senator.

Washington. June e9.-The report
prepared by Senator Hoar in the case
of II. W. Corbett. claiming seat from
Oregon by appointment by the COVER
nor. has been printed for the use OF the
committee. After reviewing the situa-
tion in the Oregon legislature. the re-
port continues: 1T is clear. whatever
may have been the orga nization OF the
legislature. that Il had been dispersed
and come to an end before March Is.
1897. when the vacancy occurred in the
office Of senator by the limit Of the term
to which Mitchell had been chosen and
which he had held for six years. Any
choice or appointment made from the
time must be choice or appointment
for less than six years. IL is well set
tied by a practice which has existed
from the formation of the government
that the vacancies occurring after the
beginning Of a constitutional term may
be filled by the legislature. The gov
ernor is only authorized by the consti-
tuition to fill such vacancies as might he
filled by the legislature by temporary
appointment until the next meeting of
the legislature. So II the executive has
no power, the legislature has no power
The executive may lawfully make a
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Gardiner Br.al. a Record.

Springfield. ILL.,. June s.-Arthur Gardi-
ner OF Chicago. In to-dsys races OF the
national circuit bike meet. broke the
worlds one-mlle handicap record. There
were II starters In the race. Gardiner,
Mertens and win Coburn being the
scratch men. Gardiner won the race. his
time being ?:,5 Is. The worlds previous
record was $50 IS. made by Mertens this
year, The track was In excellent condi-
tlon. being as smooth as glass. and evety-
thing was IN good condition for record
breaking. The second prize was won by
Mertens OF Minneapolis. who followed
Gardiner closely. l. coburn OF 81. Louts
Was third and VIII Coburn fourth. sum
msfieS OF professional events: One mile.
-.l5 clsss-E. f. Anderson. Roodhouse.
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IN HIS DEFENSE
CONN TELLS or TINE SHOOTING
or PORTER.
lie says Ne Lived In Constant Fear q tAs
Man M New Facts In
the Case.


Special Dispatch to the Standard
Philipsburg June .s.-The inquest held
over the body OF A. n. Porter, who Was
last night shot by n. A. Conn. after heinE
In progress a day, failed to adduce any
further particulars regarding the tragedy.
schilling. Duncan and Yest. who were
the only men In the front part OF the "a
loon between the entrance and the parti-
tion. gave IL as their belief that Porter
was reaching for his gun when Conn fired.
The Standard correspondent visited Conn
at the Jail to-day. He told long story
of repeated assaults made upon him by
Porter and said that he lived In constant
fear. that he Was willing to let the
thrashlng pass unresented that he has
been endeavoring. for the past two weeks.
TO dispose OF his cattle that he might
leave this section and avoid further
trouble. He had come 10 town on the
day OF the shooting to consult an attor-
ney regarding the survey Porter had
made for wagon road running through
his house. AT that time flast Sunday
Porter told him that he had to move the
house to Save him Porter the trouble.
While in town Porter followed him
around from place TO place. lie had start
ed TO read "A paper In McDonald's saloon
and left because OF Porters threatening
glances. going to the Crystal and taking
"A position on the right side Of the en-
trance. Partly sitting in the window. he
began again TO read his paper. This he
continued until Schilling. Yost and Dun
can Joined him and they began a friendly
conversation. He saw Porter come In the
front door. partly turn towards him and
continue on through the screen door,
Conn and his friends separated, he start
Ing 10 go out when Porter returned
through the screen doors. The two men
met face to face Porter slapped Conn
and made a move towards his hip pocket
when Conn fired.
This Is the substance OF the prisoners
story OF the affair. The shooting sur
prised but few who were acquainted with
Porter. u number predicting that he
Would meet a tragic death. The dead man
was q years old and had been resident
OF this county for the past :, years. He
conducted ranch on the east fork Of
Rock creek. three miles below the ranch
OF Conn. Conn Is about . years OF age
and at one time conducted the Shamrock
restaurant In Butte. WHERE he II well
known. He came to Philipsburg about
three years ago. buying the ranch from
Porter. and which he has since made his
home. Conn was tonight charged with
murder In the first degree. was arraigned
this evening. pleaded not guilty and his
preliminary hearing Is set for tomorrow
at o'clock before Judge John n. Nil
Ter.
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The schooner Katie Mack Burned 10 tAs
Waters Edge.

San Francisco. June "a very disas-
trous fire occurred on the water front
between and o'clock this afternoon.
While laying block pavement upon tho
new Folsom street wharf. workmen upset
a pot OF boiling tar and In a few minutes
the whole wharf was In flames. A general
alarm was rung In and the entire fire
department responded. but owing 10 a
stin breeze which was blowing on the
bay could do little. Fortunately few ships
were moored at the wharf. but as II was
the American ship Commodore was con-
siderably damaged before she could be
towed into the hay and the flames which
had caught her bows were extinsuished.
The little schooner Katie Mack burned
10 the waters edge before a tug could be
summoned and Is n total loss. The DAM
age will reach fully sio.too.
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one men. women and children. too weak
10 Withstand the repeated buffetings.
We're washed overheard In sight of
those who We're momentarily expecting
the same fate Among the first thus
engulfed were MIR. and Mrs. Strain and
their two children. Misses Lloyd and
Weller, the missionaries, Mrs. Pearce's
baby, with its Chinese nurse. and then
Captain Hin. whose leg was broken.
but who had borne himself calmly and
braNely, He was washed overheard
with several OF the native crew. All
day the victims were picked on one by
one. until ! o'clock In the afternoon.
when those who still survived retreat
ed below. Many were badly hurt and
passed the night In suspense and bod
lily pain. huddled In the small cabin.
which they expected would he their
tomb. None Of the survivors care 10
talk of this terrible night.
The storm ahated slightly on the
morning OF the 10th. and those who
were able to move began to search for
food. hunger until then having failed
To assert itself over more acute priva-
tions. This proved a task Of the great
est danger. as big seas were still sweep
ing over the vessel The fourth en-
gineer, while trying to procure water
near the poop, was struck senseless and
almost washed overheard before he
could he dragged Ia place Of safety
Artificial respiration and similar expe-
dents were resortcd to. but u was Ave
hours before he was restored 10 con-
sciousness. Mr. Pearce was only saved
from being washed overheard by the
prompt action Of his dauntless wife.
The search for food resulted In their
getting very little Of II, and this was
shared out equally and In very small
portions. All the time the desperate te
men kept a sharp lookout. hut no yes-
sci was sighted until the 18th. and then
the distress signal was not seen. ON
the 18th and again on the s0th other
vessels We're sighted, hut the signals
either were not seen or were ignored.
These unhappy episodes caused painful
and half-craZy scenes of rage among
those who had been previously self
controlled. Each day II was necessary
to curtail the allowance of rations. Mrs.
Gillett contributed greatly to cheering
up the ships company. The weather
usually moderated in the morning,
but always increased In violence dur
ing the afternoon. Frequently a sea
30 feet high would sweep the deck
from stern To stem and carry away
portions Of the vessel
On June %, when things were In their
worst and the food supply was almost
exhausted. Messrs. White. Kelt. Cave
and Nalpy bravely ventured' across the
deck tn the store room and got fresh
supply, That evening two steamers
were sighted. one proceeded without
paying any attention to the distress
signal The other anchored under the
lee of the island. As soon AS she was
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ON the TRACK.
Al sh~epshsasl Hay.

New York. June s.-Results at Sleeps
head: Fiye-eighths OF a mile--C Colonial
Dame won. Tilted second. Kilt third: time.
l;oi Six furlongs-Horoscope won. sunny
slope scvond. Hugh Penny third; time.
i:l5 i-5. Five and one-half furlongs. Fu-
turity course-Narus won. Great Bend
second, Wildwarrior third; time. ios rs.
One mils.-Buddha won. Scottish Chief
tain second. Imperator third time, i;is i-s
Six and one-half furlongs-Cleophus won,
Beldemere second. Brisk third. time,
~ t-5. Mile and a sixteenth-Sunup won,
Deerslayer second Counsellor Howe
third time az a.
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Washington, June s9.-The senate COM
mittee on finance has fixed the duty on
coal at G. cents per long ton. This rate
applies only TO coal shipped from coun-
tries which do not impose a higher rate
on American coal II therefore affects
only Canada. the Canadian rate on
American coal being the same. The com
mitiee decided to restore paintings TO the
dutiable list. The house imposed duty
OF . per cent sd yslorcm on paintings.
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Scranton, Pa, June "a dynamite ex-
plosion this morning In South Scranton
blew up the business block OF Leon
olchofski and two other buildings. The
business block. y two-story building WIS
torn to pieces. Twenty other houses had
all the windows blown out and plaster
torn from the walls. The cause for the
explosion Is unknown. Olchofski was Sc
riously injured In saving his wife and his
recovery Is doubtful. The infant child OF
Michael Joyce was dangerously injured
and son Of John Klein almost sufro-
Gated. The loss will reach 81, ,sa.
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For n Military Poet. /.

Fort Gibson. I. T.. June s.-1he recent
resistance by freedmen to replevin by tho
United States marshals and general un-
settled conditions have induced the Dawes
commission to request the secretary of
war.t 10 have a military post re-established
here. and "A telegram from General Mer-
ritt to Captain Galbraitn for information
In regard to the condition and capacity
OF the old barracks leads TO the belief
that definite steps are being taken.
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Salt Lake. June alt Is reported here
(unofficiallyl that an order has been
made TO take effect on July II changing
the entire passenger service between the
East and Northwest over the oregon
Short Line ard Rio Grande Western
roads. II Is understood that a fast train
will leave Salt Lake for the North and
Northwest at O'Clock a. IN. instead OF
o'clock y. m, as heretofore.
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Editor. Leave salt Lake.

Salt Lake. June 2s-The Colorado con-
tingent Of the Montana Press association
left for their homes over the oregon
Short Lir at o'clock tbis evening. They
We're given farewell cheer by the Salt
Lake Press club and took with them "a
large basket OF the choicest flowers that
Utah can produce
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

won. j. n. Leonard. Dsnviil<. second.
Tom Davis OF Indianapolis third
Lou Coburn, 81. Louis. fourth: time. s:.i.
Ons-quarter OF a mile-Tom Cooper. De-
troit. won. Arthur Gardiner. Chicago.
second. g. Kiser. Dayton. third. L. ID.
Cabanne, st. Louis. fourth; time. "a 30.
One mile. open-Tom Cooper won. Arthur
Gardiner second. l.. ID. cabanne third.
A. e. Merten fourth: time. z.2. v. A.
Peabody OF Chicago won the state cham
pionship. one mile In s.ii ~.
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Chicago. June sa.-Not until the end dil
n favorite score at Sheffield to-day. Then
Senator Quay beat Golghtiy. ~ to l
shot. In the keenest kind OF drive. Re
suits: Five furlongs-Cochina won. Ate
lie second. Sadie X. third time. | .o2is.
Seven-eighths OF "A mlie-Lizzie Niles won,
Lady Dixon second. Golden Rod third;
time l:2sA.. Five furlongs-Boniia won.
The Professor second. Dousterswivel
third, time, i.gis. one mile-Doctor q.
won. Irish Lady second. Forcseen third,
time. i.ila. Five furlongs-Senator quay
won. Golightly second, whi,comb third.
time Os
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81. Louis. June ss-One miie-Inilam-
mator won, Astrsda second. Moralist
third. time. 80. F'ive-cighths Of mile
Wilson won. Empress Josephine second
Dulac third; time. losA,. One mle-Gold-
top won. Russell second. Jack H. H.
third. time. l:s3i.. Seven furlongs-flori-
da $. won. Jane second Blltzen's sister
third. time. i:t7i.. Thirteen-sixteenths OF
"a mile-Our Bishop won. Cavalry second
Charles Chrlsty third; time. l:3i. Fifteen.
slxtecnths Of mlle-Csppy won. Dick
Behan second, Royal Choice third: time
1 49,.
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baseball Yesterday.

At New York-s; Baltimore. 2
At Phlladelphla-l0; Washington. ..
AT Boston-s: Brooklyn. :.
Al Cleveland-3. Pittsburg. ..
AT st. Louis-Rain stopped the game
between Cincinnati and st. Louis In the
third inning to-day. The score stood 4 to
? In favor OF st. Louis.
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Money Is Scarce in the East

We took advantage OF the market and
have bought cheaper than ever and are
prepared TO offer our customers the same
low rates.
Ladies Solid Gold li-karat Watches. $50;
Ladies 1i-karat Filled Watches, $lO.50;
Gents Solid ii-karat Gold Watches. heavy
cases. si5; Gents Packing Watch, 81 80 up.
Warranted for one year.
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~ lAtouia.

Cincinnati. June 2s.-Results at Latonis
Three-fourths OF u mile-Gid Law won
Trolley second Balk Line third. time
LIZ. One mile-l.ittie Buck won. Henry
L.. second, What Next third. time
i:i2is. Five-eighths OF mile-Mill.
stream won. kriss krinEie second. Ras.
tus third. time. io3 Mile and a six
teenth, handicap-cavalero won. Boancr.
ges second, Mazarine third; time. iE%
Mile-l.ord Zeni won. Viscount second
Abe Turst third: time, Liza. Two ant
ons-half miles. hurdles-Bob Neeley won
t.li kendig second, Gugitiye third time
i.I.
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Poughkeepsie. y. Y. June "a south
wind and a disagreeabie rain marked the
evening preceding the race OF the fresh
men OF Columbia. Cornell and Pennsyl-
vsnla, aud II u believed presages a dis
agreeable day. The race will take place
over the two-mile course and is set for
30 u. m
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New York. June s-Lucicn Appleby'
Silver Brock yearlings were sold at the
Shcepshead Bay track to-day. They In.
cluded some Of the best lockers that have
been offered In the East this year and
the result was some liberal prices. The
brother OF Henry Of Navarro. who was
generally considered the pick of the lot
went to J. =, Curtis for ss,sp. Other sales
ranged about sl,50.
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Salt Lake. Jne "a report has reached
here that passenger train ON the Ore
gon Short Line road has been wrecked
near Gleun's Ferry. Idaho. and several
people injured.
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eoe$ooe
MEN EARN IT,
WOr1EN SPEND 1T
o-oo$oo-o

And we know OF no better way Of spending
II than investing In good. reliable watch.
IL Is something real and tangible; some
thing that will last and be your friend for
life. and after you are through with II
you can will II 10 your son or daughter.
You can see the dollars In It every time
you look at IL. We have them In larger
variety and design than ever before.
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Games To-Day.

AT Boston-Brooklyn.
At New York-Baltlmore.
Al Philadelphia Washington.
AT Cleveland-Pittsburg.
At st. Louis-Cinclnnati.
At Chlcago-Louisyllle.
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san Francisco. June s-John 5. Capron.
q wealthy resident OF this city. committed
suicide this morning by shooting himself
While temporarily insane from physical
suffering.
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Chicago June so.-A special 10 the News
from Milwaukee says. General Manager
Earling Of the St Paul road has been Of
fered the presidency OF the Northern Pa
cifc. but declined.
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Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Washington. June .ss-Er Sslhrrg uaa
to-day appointed postmaster At itowtS
Sweet Grass county. Montana. vice J. J.
Cameron. resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
The Funeral OF the late Mrs. Croton.

The funeral of the late Mrs. c. w
Grove street. Saturday forenoon. Rev.
c. S. Cummings offlciated, and music
was furnished by Messrs. Purinton
Burleigh, Blackington, and Lowell
The bearers were Messrs. A. w. Bean,
E. E. Davis and H. E. Bowditch of
Augusta, and Charles Turner of
Watervlle.
There was a great profusion of
beautiful flowers consisting of an
eight pointed star from the American
Benefit Society; six pointed star
from the New England Order of Pro-
lection; and cross each from the
Degree of Honor and the Golden Cross.
of which societies Mrs. Groton was an
active and honored member having
been frequently sent to the Grand
Lodge.
pillows from the mother and husband
of the deceased; wreath from the
families of Dr. w. Johnson and Mr.
L. H. Dudley; Gala lilies from Mr. and
Mrs. G. p. Herrick; bouquets from
Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Stone. Miss
Malcolm, Mr.. Kimball, Mr.. Alexander
and Mr.. Norcross; pinks from Mrs
Moore, Miss Dudley, Miss Mabel Wy
man, Miss Maud Ryder, Miss Emma
Yeaton. and Mrs. Manning. There was
large attendance of friends.
Mrs. Groton was born in Somerville
Maine. May l. 1865; and was married
Sept. 2. 1890. She is survived by her
husband, mother, two brothers and a
sister. She had been sick about three
months of a painful illness. during
which time she fingered between hope
and fear, and uncomplainingly awaited
and accepted the final summons.
She was a member of the Free Bap-
fist church of this city, and faith
full Christian woman, and leaves an
unusually large number of friends who
knew her worth and mourn her loss.
The interment was at Mt. Pleasant.