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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
GERMANY HAS WITHDRAWN.
French Admiral IN Command Of Crctan Fleet
--MussuImans Complaining.

London, Sept. 6.-The Cretan feet is
under the command of the French Adj
miral POTTER. as the senior officer, and
consists of British, French, Russian.
italian and Austrian ships, Germany
having recently withdrawn from par
ticipation in the joint control or gov
eminent of Crete. The troops of the
Powers are divided among the differ
ent towns, the British garrisoning
Gambia.
The Mussulmans complain that they
recently consented that the Christians
should be permitted to enter the towns
on condition that the Mussulmans
We're allowed the freedom of the coun-
try, and they further declare that the
representatives of the Powers have not
fulfilled the latter part of the bargain,
and that while they are confined to the
towns the Christians pillaged their
property in the country.
The British consul at Canea has
started for Gambia on board the Brit
ish battle ship Camperdown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
AWFUL DISASTER.
Bridge Near Hogansbufg
Suddenly ColIapses
And Over Sixty Laborers Are Thrown
Into St. Lawrence River.
Thirly-three Bodies Recovered Eighteen Die
Twenty seven Still Missing.

Hogansburg. N. Y, Sept. 6.-At
about noon. today, the two south spans
of the International bridge Of the New
York & Ottawa Railroad now under
construction across the st. Lawrence
river about three miles above ST. Regis
Indian village, fell without warming
with about 60 men at work. on the
bridge. all being thrown into the river.
some co feet below.
Over 80 men were picked up and sent
to Cornwall hospital. About q are
now missing The bridge consisted of
three spans. of which two We're COM
pleted and the third was nearly COM
pleted when the south pier gave away
at its foundation. causing both spans
to fall into about 60 feet of water.
The names of the killed and drowned
cannot at present be ascertained as
they were mostly from Pennsylvania
excepting a few Indians from the ST.
Regis reservation.
The bridge was being built across
the St. Lawrence river at the foot of
Long Saulte Rapids near Remnants
island. The water at this point is as
swift as in any part of the river. The
immediate cause of the giving way of
the spans seems to have been the
washing away of one of the large piers.
The pier in question was begun when
the work was first started, last fall,
and work was continued all winter and
finished this summer. The contract
work was in charge of Messrs Sooy
Smith & Co., well known as extensive
and careful contractors in their line
and known to have been under instruc-
tions from the railroad company to
build for Permanently" The pier had
been accepted as perfectly reliable and
safe. 1t would seem from this that
the swiftness of the current was I'M
der ESTIMATED
Later reports from Cornwall hospi-
tai says SO men have been taken out
of the river at the bridge wreck and
transferred to the hospital Eighteen
of them have since died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
NO UPRISING.
Rebels Not Attempting ito
Land in visayas.
Corea in Spanish Deputies Refuses
to Produce War Documents.
Spanish Government with Send Money to Mas
liza 10 Ransom Soldiers.

Madrid. Sept 6-The minister for
war has received the following dis
patch dated at Noilo from Gen. Rios,
captain general of the Spanish pos
sessions in the Philippines and gov.
ernor of the Visayas Islands,: ''Our
fiotilla has visited the whole archi-
pelago. There was no sign Of the
threatened rebel landing in the Visa
yas."
In the Chamber Of Deputies, today,
Lieut.. Gen. Correa. minister for war,
declined to comply with several re-
quests for the productions OF docu-
ments referring to the war, basing his
refusal on the ground that the pro-
duction would be "inimical to public
interests"
The Senate appointed commissioners
to study the various peace proposals.
The cabinet has authorized the for
eign minister. Duke Almodovar de Rio
to negotiate with the Philippine insur-
gents to ransom the 5000 Spanish pris-
nors now in their hands, and it has
been decided to transmit money to Ma
Mia fer that purpose and for the re-
lief of the Spanish troops, which are
urgently in need of funds. The min
lister will ask General Jaudene4, the
commander of the Spanish troops.
in the Philippine Islands, how to trans
nit the funds.
The government has also cab1ed to
Capt. Gen. Macias an San Juan de
Porto Rico, requesting him to furnish
further details of the American eco
monte regime in the island of Porto
Rico. This step was taken after con-
sidering his first report on the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
BLOODY RIOTS.
British Troops and Mussu!-
mans Have Sharp Fighting.
Trouble by British Authorities Install
ing Christian Revenue Officials.
Many Houses Set on Fire BY Bullets. British
Consul Reported Killed.

Gambia, Island of Crete, Sept. G.-S
p. M.--Candia is in state of anarchy.
A collision between the Mussulmans,
who were demonstrating against
European control and the British au-
thorities who have been installing
Christians as revenue officials, Gull
minated. today, in bloody fighting be-
teen the Mussumans and the British
troops.
Riots took place in various parts of
the city, and many have been killed.
When the outbreak was fercest 4
warship stationed in the harbor began
firing shells. with the result that a
portion of the city is in flames.
The greatest confusion and uproar
prevails; and it is feared that the night
win not pass without further pillage
and destruction.
The trouble began with the attempt
of the British military authorities to
install Christian officials. They had
appointed a council of International
control to administer the tithes reven-
ues; and detachment of soldiers was
stationed outside the office as a pre-
caution.
A crowd of unarmed Mussulmans
who had been demonstrating against
the Christians, attempted to force an
entrance into the Office The British
soldiers fired and wounded several.
The Mussulmans ran for their arms
and returning attacked the soldiers.
Other Mussulmans rapidly spread
through the Christian quarter, shoot
ing into windows and setting many
houses and shops on fire.
1t is reported that the British coun-
sui has been killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENT.
Thirty Three Victims Of Bridge Collapse at
Cornwall. Eighteen Killed.

Cornwall. Ont, Sept CA most appaM-
ing disaster occurred near here, today.
and it's result will probably make a death
list of 40 to so. The great railroad bridge
now being erected across the st. Law
renee by the New York & Ottawa Rail-
road gave way. about noon. sending up
wards of 60 workmen down with the de-
bris into the mighty. rushing river, 60 feet
below. That a single man survived is al
most marvellous.
Thirty-three of the victims have been
brought to the hospital here and Is of
these are dead. 1t is believed that over
20 yet remain in the river. and it is ex-
pected that the death roll will not be
completed for many days. The workmen
were largely from the New York side of
the river and it is almost impossible to
obtain their names. A number of the vic
Tins were Indians from the famous st.
Regis tribe. whose reservation is in the
northwestern part of Franklin county.
An eye witness to the terrible affair
says that he was sitting on the bank of
the river watching the busy workmen
above him. when suddenly, without warm
ing. there came fearful crash, and two
spans of the bridge collapsed: the i'm
mense mass of timbers and iron dropped
down. and the agonizing shrieks of the
men who were being crushed in the wreck
were drowned by the rushing waters.
Then he saw floating bodies coming to
the surface and the work of rescue began.
This was helplessly Inadequate. there
being only few boats in the vicinity and
very few men who would undertake to
swim out into the turbulent waters. Many
who might have been saved were drowned
before help could reach them. Piteous,
appealing faces sank beneath the waters
before the eyes of helpless onlookers.
Broken bodies came to the surface for a
moment and then passed out of sight,
perhaps forever.
1t was terrible and heartrending
scene. Even those who were got to land
alive were in such condition that many
died on the way to the hospital. Some
had their backs broken. others both legs,
while others were crushed by the heavy
irons.
The town is in a terrible state of excite
ment, owing to the number of local men
employed on the work. Women are look
ing for husbands. mothers after sons, and
friends after friends. Among those who
are missing are Cyril Campbell, William
jackson. Craig and w. Cubby.
About 40 of the men employed on the
span were Americans who came here tOf
work for the Phoenix Bridge Co. The
others were mostly Indians, who acted as
assistants. Every man on the division
went down with the wreck. Many of
those who escaped climbed up the iron
work which still rested on piers at either
end. The piers were built by the Sooy
Smith Co. Of New York The scene
around the Hotel Dieu. where the wound
ed and dying were taken, is a heartrend
ing one The wives and relatives OF MISS
ing men are anxiously inquiring after
their loved ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
WAS COLONIES FAULT.
Uncle Sam Was Ready to Pay Volunteers u
They Had Wanted II.

Washington, Sept. C.-Conslderable
complaint has reached the war depart
ment from various parts OF the coun-
try because the volunteer troops in
Cuba did not receive their pay. In
most instances the pay Of the volun-
teers was three months in arrears and
the government has been criticised for
not promptly paying the men.
Now that the troops have returned
to the United States, it developes that
the men were not paid because the
colonies of Is regiments requested the
paymaster general to withhold the,
money due the troops until they should
return to the United, States.
Paymaster General Stanton saws
that the government had an eff1cIent
corps OF paymasters : and plenty Of
money in Cuba and could have
promptly paid the men. but for the re-
quests made by the officers command
ing the regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
LEWISTON IN BAD SHAPE.
Will Be Fioaied and Taken 10 Port Tor 0es.
erai 0verkauling.

Narragansett Pier, r. l., Sept. 6.-The
wrecked steamer Lewiston lies fast on a
hard bottom at Sandy Bedkh cove, and
the chances of getting her OFF again are
about even. After the steamer was got
ten off the rocks at the Point Judith
breakwater. Capt. Lyman steered the
craft around the point to the cove and
then put her ashore.
At this time there was seven feet of
water in the hold and 10 feet of water un-
der the stern. The condition of the
steamer is fair. The upper works are
stove IN more or less from the effects Of
the crash on the rocks. and there is the
hole in the bow which was hacked out to
allow the transfer of the soldiers The
condition of the hull underneath will not
be known until the divers go down, to-
morrow. The tug Alert of New London,
worked on the wreck all day.
The present plan is to patch up the
vessel so she will float and then take her
to port for general overhauling. The
wreckers think that it will take several
days to float the vessel. but IL storm
comes up she will probably pound so bad
~ hat she will not be worth wrecking,
except for salvage. Capt. Church of the
life saving station. thinks the steamer
may be floated.
The crew of the steamer came ashore
during the day and came here to secure
transportation to Boston. One of the
quartermasters on the Lewiston believes
that the current was so strong that II in
terfered with the steering. and at the
same time the vessel drifted four miles
off her course
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
He GIVES ADVICE.
Hon. Nelson Dinsiey Confers With Franklin
County Republican Leaders.

Pennington, Me-, Sept. 6.-Hon. Nell
son Dingley, at a conference of the
Republican leaders of Franklin county
held here, this afternoon, impressed
upon the gathering the importance of
a full Republican vote this fall as a
forerunner of a victory in 1900. Mr..
Dingley paid the highest tribute to
President Mckinley for his wise and
energetic rule during the past year
and especially so during the crisis and
war With Spain.
In the evening Mr.. Dingley attended
the peace jubilee and reception which
the patriotic citizens of Pennington,
held in Music hall in honor of Lieut..
Winthrop s. Wood, 9th u S. Cavalry.
who fought in the battle of Santiago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
HANCOCK FAIR OPENS.
Exhibits and Attendance Fully Up to the Aver.
age-Two Good Races.

Ellsworth, Me-, Sept. 6.-The Han
cock county fair opened. today, with
for the first day. The agricultural eX-
hibits are of average excellence and
the exhibit of cattle, sheep and poultry
are remarkably good. The trotting
was confined to the three minute class,
purse $50 and the 2.3O class, purse $1,000
The former was easily won by Nell
lie Drey ch. m. "A. T.. Lamson of Union;
second, Lady Dustmont. blk. M, c. G.
Andrews of Bangor. Time. 2.35.
The 2.30 class, was won by Petronel.
b. M, o. A. Ripley of Union. second,
Scott; third, Vulcan. Time, 2.25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 6.-There has
been decided fall in the temperature
from the southern Rocky Mountain
region through the Mississippi valley
to the upper lakes.
Thunder storms and rain have oc-
Cured from the Mississippi valley to
the Atlantic coast.
Thunder storms and rain may be ex-
pected in the Atlantic and Gulf states
and generally fair weather elsewhere
There will be fall in temperature
in the lower Lake regions. the Ohio
and Mississippi valleys and East Gull
states, Wednesday night. This cooler
weather will extend to the Atlantic
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07

Mayor Walker was followed by Aus
convention to the city, and who spoke
in behalf of the local Young Peoples
Societies.
Mr.. Larrabee spoke earnestly to the
attentive audience. telling them the
value of such conventions as this and
the result that will come from it. He
said that all We're working for one
master toward one common end, thar
true friendship existed and must exist
between all members of the Society of
Christian Endeavor and that he hoped
all had come to Gardiner with enthusi-
assn. as much enthusiasm as he had
and that they would carry this and
more home with them, wherever they
went.
In short, Mr.. Larrabee extended a
hearty welcome to the visiting menu
bers urging that conventions were one
of the best ways in which tostrengthen
the bonds Of friendship and love which
exist between each and every member
of the Christian Endeavor Society.
Rev. Mr.. Rideout of Norway, who
was to have responded, being absent.
President Purdy performed that duty.
Then followed very interesting pro-
gramme which was much enjoyed by
ALL 1t was very suspicious opening
meeting and is considered by many of
the delegates to have been the most
profitable and pleasant opening service
that the society has ever experienced.
The afternoon meeting was held in the
Coliseum. which was well filed at 2,45.
the time Of the opening Of the services.
The meeting opened with praise SER
vice. followed by beautiful prayer. Then
came the reports of officers and superin-
(Continued an No. - II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
MRS. THOMAS n. PHAIR DEAD.
Wife Of Collector Of Customs Passes Away
After Lingering Illness.

Pressure Isle, Me-. Sept. 6.-The sad death
occurred, this morning. of Mrs. Thos. II.
Phair. the wife of the prominent Aroos-
took starch manufacturer, and now col
,ector of customs for this district Mrs.
Phair had been i'll for some time past and
a short time ago it was realized that she
could not recover.
Mrs. Phair's maiden name was Forbes.
the daughter of George and Mary CBurr)
Forbes of Enfield, where Mrs. Phair was
born, some As years ago. Her parents are
both. dead.
Mrs. Phair was a woman of fine quail
ties ard will be much missed by large
circle of relatives and friends. Besides a
husband she is survived by son. Charles.
who resides at homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
EUGENE BOND DIES.
Was in Battle Of Santiago and Was Sent Home
With Fever.

Rockland, Me-, Sept. Ga special to
the Star brings the news of the death
of Eugene Bond, who died at his home
at Tenants Harbor, Monday night, at
II O'Clock, at the age of q years. He
served in Battery S, I'd Artillery and
was in the battle at Santiago. He ar
rived in Boston on the hospital ship
Olivette, and was sent home suffering
from fever. Apparently he has been
gaining but a relapse set in and he
suddenly died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07

There is one collection of garters in
Normandy and another in the north of
England. In one there are some geo ex-
amples, classified into two sections-the
curious and the historical. One of the
most interesting of the latter class is Il
uesisn of hearts and diamonds in gold
thread, which is reputed to have belonged
to the famous Miss Stewart one of
Charles HIS favOrites. Another interest,"
ing item of the collection is genuine
garter once belonging to Queen Elizabeth,
made of wide white satin embroidered
with silver thread and having paste
buckles in the shape of stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
President Mckinley Names the Members Of
the Industrial Commission.

Washington. Sept. 6.-President McKin-
ley. tonight, announced the names of his
appointees on the Industrial commission.
They arc: Andrew L. Harris of Ohio; ",
D. North of Massachusetts Frank p.
Sargent. Illinois: Ellison A. Smythe.
South Carolina; John NJ. Farqui,ar. New
York; Eugene ID. Conger Michigan:
Thomas w. Philipps. Pennsylvania; Chas.
J. Harris North Carolina, and NJ. D.,
RatchfOrd, Indiana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
FOUR WARSHlPS START
For CANDIDA 10 Protect Europeans Fighting
\ Has Ceased. Fires Continue. sH

Canea, Sept. 6.-Via Paris.-Four
warships have started for Gambia,
where it is reported three English per-
sons have been killed and four wound
ed and six Mussulmans killed.
Special precautions are being taken
here and at Retimo, troops being held
in readiness. The fighting has ceased
Gambia, but the fires continue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
Crimp Crust Bread
No Flies. No Dust.
F. N. Hayes & Son.
Iv29 cod
POSSIBLY SHOWERS.

Boston, Sept. 6.-Partly cloudy wea-
Their. possibly with showers; cooler
Wednesday night. Southwest to west
winds; fair and cooler, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
FARmIxcT0n's PEACE JUBILEE.
Presence Of Soldier Wounded at Santiago
Increases the Interest.

Pennington. Me-, Sept. Ca peace jubi-
lee. and with it a reception TO one of the
Santiago heroes. was held by the citizens
of Pennington. today. with many inter-
esting incidents. Lieut.. Winthrop S.
Wood. 9Th Y. S. Cavalry is the guest of
Hon. Joseph W. Fairbanks and Mrs. Fair
banks. the latter being his aunt. and SO
he was the chief guest of the occasion.
Lieut. Wood was wounded at Santiago,
duly l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07

With the French sense of fitness a bull
fight was gotten up recently for the bene-
fit of the BourgoGne sufferers at Toulon.
Four thousand people crowded into the
bull ring, and after waiting for an hour
ayers of the entertainment had disap-
peared with the entrance money and that
HE bullfighters would not fight until they
gan to tear down the woodwork of Inc
building and set it on fire, and there was
n panic in which women End children
were trampled undar foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Forecast for
Wednesday: New England and eastern
New York, light showers; much cooler
Thursday morning; southerly winds
becoming westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07

The national hymns eff China are Of
such extraordinary length that it is
stated that half day would be re- |.
auired to sing them through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07

James Sampson Of Waldoboro. has
SPARED $50 vessels in the So years he
was in the business. He spared %
vessels in one yea{
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
The STATE FAIR.
The Big Maine Fair Opens
in Good Earnest.
Vast Crowds Are Greatly Pleased With
the Fair, This Year.
The Firemen's muster the Chief Attraction on
Tuesday-The Races.

HE great State fair
is now running at
full blast. 1t is a
great big show.
Everybody is pleased
with it and the new
officers have every
reason to feel proud
of their success.
Tuesday was ush-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07

Ninety-nine men out of a hundred re-
fer with pride to the way their mothers
cook. But all the mothers in the world.
little or big, can't cook worth
cent if they haven't the proper
materials, and that's Where we come in.
IL there's anything in the grocery line
you cant get here we want to know
about it, 2nN we ii get it. Here's some
thing you don't get every day and that is
Rival Java Coffee if you did you would
not be asking your wife, every morning,
what is the matter with the coffee?
HILL x LOCKE,
Augusta, Maine.
0anl0t1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
HARVARD
1oc. CIGAR
UNION LABOR

N 90 iustly celebrated, and additional 81, 600
will lie given 10 any person toar employees N,
cluded) who can prove ihai lra'seTs nn',,s ,s
Long Havana Tobacco Of the finest quail
nv, or is wrapped with anything but the Cream
or Sum;atra Tobacco.
FOR SALE By ALL DEALERS.
Trade supplied by all n. r. Jobhers, or by
II, TRAISER & CO.,
Makers, Boston, MASS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-05
Making Leather Velvet.

NJ. Puech of MaZamet in France. is
the inventor of an interesting method
by means Of which the wool on sheep
skins can be converted into velvet. Up
till now tanned sheepskins with wool
on them have been used for rugs. car
pets rthe lining OF clothing and the wool
has been left in the curled or combed
state. Seeing that the natural disposi-
tion OF the innumerable fibers is per-
fectly regular and well suited for velvet
ization NJ. Puech conceived the idea
of removing all impurities from the skin
and wool and adjusting them in such
way that the hairs would not tangle or
mat. which would of course be fatal
to the success of the operation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-05

The thing to do now Ia to wear the
hat cooked over on one side. No mat
ter what kind OF hat IL is or how the
wearer's face Is built. she must give
her hat rakish tilt TO one ear or the
other IL she would be up to date. It's
interesting to note the different effects
this fashion has on different faces. 1t
makes a matronly looking woman ap-
pear years older and frivolous. TO put
IL charitably. into the bargain. IL makes
one of those meek, innocent faces look
couuettish. and sit makes "A really CO.
uuettish face look more vivacious than
ever. Men evidently don't like the fash
ion, and neither have they learned that
II is a fashion. one has only TO pay at
tention i'm the cars. in the shops. in the
theaters, on the streets. anywhere, to
what is said TO hear five out OF ten men
say TO their companions:
Put your hat on straight"
TITS intended To be on one side" IA
the invariable reply. and there "A moth
ing left for poor man 60 do but TO let
it stay there and remark that he now
knows what the college hoy means
when he talks about sassy hat"