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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
A RAIL ON THE TRACK.
0astardiy Attempt to Wreck Train No. z Near
East Newport, Sunday Night.

Newport. Me, June 19.-(SpeciaD -
A dastardly attempt at train wrecking
was made at East Newport, Sunday
night, at a point just east Of the sta
ton, the attempt being on the Pullman
train that left Bangor at s o'clock and
was due to 90 through East Newport
at S.45, though it was 10 minutes late
and was making good time, as no stop
is made at East Newport unless there
is a signal.
The train was under the direction Of
Engineer Charles Goodwin and Con-
ductor George Mckinney and consisted
Of the mail, an express and the baggage
cars, three Pullman sleepers and two
passenger coaches. The usual good
number of people We're aboard the train
and had the attempt been successful it
would have been one Of the most wick
ed slaughtcrs in the history of Maine
railroading.
The engineer saw the obstruction on
the track and though he could not stop
in time to prevent running upon it, felt
the great wheeler as it rose on one
side and then went on. Upon investi-
CATION it was found that rail had
been laid along the track, the perpetra-
tor Of the deed evidently hoping that
the great engine would be thrown from
the track when it struck the rail. For
tunately the engine was No. 81 one of
the very heavy ones recently purchased
for the passenger service and ii did not
jump the track as had been hoped. The
II
taken to Portland
Watchers have been placed over this
section of the track. though there is lit
tie hope of catching anyone. 1t is be-
lieved TO have been the work of tramps.
as the tramps in this section have been
very bOthersome and aggressive of late.
and the railroad officials have had
more or less trouble with them. No
other reason can be assigned for the
attempt at such a deed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
ROUSSEAU FAILS.
Pres. loubet of France Still
Without a Cabinet.
Kaiser William Keeps Peace Confer
ence Awaiting His Pleasure.
Germany Announces Several Highaown Ideas
on the Samoan Question.

Paris. June LIT was announced.
lale this evening, that Senator WaldSck
rousseau has declined the task Vof
forming a new cabinet.
The failure is due, it is said, to the
refusal Of NJ. Camille Krantz to accent
the portfolio Of public works, which he
considers inferior to the portfolio OF
war, held by him in the retiring cabi-
Mt. But for this the Waldeck Rousseau
slate was complete.
NM. Poincare and Guillain made
their acceptance of office dependent
upon the inclusion of Mr.. Marantz. The
latter, besides refusing the portfolio of
public works, expressed his disapproval
of certain measures which NJ. Waldeck
Rousseau proposed to take again the
generals and colonies who recently in
spired a newspaper propaganda in
favor of the army.
After formal consultations, tomor-
row, it is expected that NJ. Loubet will
again summon NJ. Poincare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
DEATH AND CANNIBALISM.
Horrible Story Regarding Party Of Prospect
ors in the kIondike.

Circle City. Alaska, May 29-Via San
Francisco, June ia story of posi-
Ole cannibalism and death on the Yu-
kon trail has just reached here. Three
men who left Dahl river, Dec. 5, for
Jimtown were not heard of again and
they We're supposed TO have been lost.
Nothing was heard Of them here until
the steamer Rideout, which arrived. to-
day, brought a terrible tale Of suffer
ing and horror.
The men were Michael DAILY. Victor
Ediar and NJ. Provost They were
from Providence, r. l., Woonsocket. r.
l., and Brockton, Mass, respectively.
Their bodies We're discovafed II miles
from the mouth Of Old Mans creek.
they having lost the trail and become
bewildered. Having left Dahl river
with only three weeks food, but which
was amply sufficient for the $50 miles
to JimtoWn, they We're soon reduced to
starva ton.
Days body was found partly eaten.
On the stove in the tent just as it was
left when death overlook the others.
some scraps of moosehide and moe
casin We're found, Of which they were
10 make a stew. DAILY
body was identified by the clothes.
The other two men We're found dead
five miles away from the tent. The
fact Of the tent flaps being shut down
when found would seem to preclude
the possibility Of Days body having
been eaten by animals. The other men
doubtless were driven by hunger to the
awful extremity Of cannibalsm. Five
hundred dollars We're found on the
bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
NATIVES AGAIN ATTACK.
Sharp Engagement. Monday-0ur Loss: Five
Killed and rs Wounded.

Manila. June $3.50 p. MA bat
talon of the 4th Infantry which left
linus, where General Wheaton is in
command. this morning, to reconnoitre
towards Peres Das Marinas, where it
was believed most Of the rebels who
escaped from Paranaque and Baccoor
fled. was attacked by apparently
friendly natives. in the rear, which
brought on a sharp engagement, last
ing several hours. 1t resulted in five
Americans being killed and about %
being wounded The loss of the rebels
was very heavy.
The United States transport Sher-
man, which sailed from San Francisco,
May "a, with 1900 men and % officers
CONTINUED on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Proposed Knights OF Honor Changes.

Detroit June 19.-The report of the COM
mittee Of 10 appointed by the Supreme
Lodge knights of Honor, to recommend
as to the proper changes in the assess
ment system and rates of the order, com
pleted its final report. today. 1t will later
be submitted to the Supreme Lodge. Tha
report recommends an average increa sc
of 10 per cent. and an equalizing as to Ger
tain ages, some classes having been pay
ing more propOrtiOnately than others.
Another committee reported on the case
OF a dispenser Of liquors in South Caro-
lima. that his occupation does not pre-
clude membership in the Knights Of
Honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The large frame building at the
south end. Rockland, known as Allan
tic hall, was completely destroyed by
fire. Sunday afternoon \ general
alarm was rung- in from box % An
hour later only a few timbers We're
standing The general opinion is that
4 stray cigar stub thrown away by
some one of the dancers, Saturday
NIGHT. may have smoldered until the
woodwork caught. The cost Of the
structure was about $4,000, and Mr..
/ WIDE had a par1iaI Insurance. H. will
not rebuild. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
A SHOT IN The HEEL
Persuaded Asa Mason that He Should Not
Attempt 10 Eecape.

st. Adams, Me. June 19-(SpeciaD.-
\ few weeks ago Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Estes had some so stolen from them.
Not very much was said about it, but a
close watch has been kept on a certain
man Of very bad reputation.
When evidence enough was obtained
writ was procured and, last Saturday
night. Constable J. l.. Palmer ana Mel
vim Wheeler started for a set OF farm
buildings, up on the mountain.
Asa Mason was the man they were
after ana it had been reported that he
staid in the woods during the day
time and in those buildings nights.
They waited around all night and until
o'clock Sunday morning. when he
came creeping in ana was quickly ar
rested.
Mr.. Palmer is a sickly man 50 ne left
Mason in charge Of Wheeler ana a
blacksmith named Merrill Mason
promised faithfully to cause no
trouble.
At chore time Merrill Went out for
the COW, ana as soon as he was out Of
sight Mason started off, saying h. was
going home. Wheeler told him he must
not 80. and if he did not stop he chould
have to stop him, at the same time
pulling a revolver.
Mason kept on ana Wheeler fired Two
shots in the air. just to show him it
would 60, shouting that he would hit
him if H. ala not halt. Mason shouted
back: "Go to HI ana run all the
faster
Wheeler took a quick shot at his ny-
ing legs hitting him in The heel ana he
was glad to come back. Drs. Blanchard
and Murphy dressed the wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, June 1.-THE area Of
high pressure has settled over the Gulf
states and has caused 4 slight rise i'll
temperature from the Mississippi to the
Atlantic coast. A moderate area of
high pressure has developed over
North Dakota, and this in conjunction
with the high area in the Gulf states
will cause unsettled conditions from
the middle Rocky Mountains to the
Lake regions.
Fair weather will prevail in all dis
tricts, except light showers on the
Lakes. High temperatures may be ex-
pected from the Mississippi valley to
the Atlantic coast, except in the Lake
regions, where the weather is rather
moderate. Light sOutherly winds will
prevail on the Atlantic coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ligh. Vote PolIed With LittlefieId Leading
Scott -Four 10 One.

Pennington. Ne. June 1S.-The spec
ial Congressional election passed off
very quietly in Franklin county. \
light vote was polled, not much over
half that Of previous elections. Re
turns received indicate that c. z. Lit
tlafeld. the Republican candidate, will
have Il Vote Of about four times as
large MS that Of John Scott, Democratic
candidate.
Pennington gives Littlefeld 235:
Scott 81.
New LittIvGeid, 40: Scott. IS.
Strong-L ittlefeld, 50; Scott. II.
ndustry-Littlefcld 40; Scott, 10.
NATURALIZATION. TT; Scott, y.
Phillips-Littlefeld 1I6: Scott, H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
BONDS FURNISHED
ByJ.P. Dewire Of Richmond, to Appear at
the August Court.

Richmond, Me-, June 19.-(SpeciaD.-
The case of the State VS.. James II. De-
wire. charged with having intoxicating
liquor with intent to sell the same, was
heard before Justice B. F. Curtis, Mon
day. Grant Rogers conducted the
prosecution, and F. Z. Southland. Esq,
of Bath. appeared for the respondent.
No question was raised as to the
legality Of Dewire's arrest or arraign-
ment on the Sabbath.
The respondent furnished bonds for
appearance at the August term of
court in Bath. when the matter Will be
tried for all it is worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
BATH.
Democrats Vote for litilefieId The Vote:
LittlefieId, 76O: Scott. 73.

bath, Ne, June l9,-The vote, today,
was light ana John scott Dem, made
a very poor showing, receiving only Is
If the SIS votes east. Mr.. Littlefcld re-
ceivcd the rest-16o
IN 1873, Mr.. scott stood against the
late Nelson Dingley, receiving 191 votes
to $50 received by his Republican op-
ponent. 1t is evident that many Demo
Gratis voted for Mr.. Littlefeid, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

Brockton, Mass, June 19.-There Is
no NJ. Provost from this city at the
KlOndike. Roger Provost, aged 80 Of
Hilbrook, who was employed by the
Stacey Adams Shot CO. for a good
many years, went to the Klondike. dur
ing the rush, and has not been heard
from for several months. a wife and
six children, all boys. are living
Roger Provost, Jr., lives at Brooklyn,
n. ". and three others work in this
city. The youngest are school children.
Early last winter the father was re-
ported as drowned at the KlOndike.
and the story was proven false. and the
children are again hopeful OF the same
result. Mr.. Provost has been prosper
ing and intended to soon return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
OXFORD COUNTY.
Only Two-Thirds Vote LiitIefield's Ma
joriiy May Reach 1900.

South Paris Me, June 1S.-A light
vote has been east, today. in oxford
county, at the special election to choose
The late Hon. Nelson Dingley's success
sor. About two-thirds Of the vote for
Governor, last November, appears TO
have been polled Mr. Littlefeld's ma
jority in this county will be about 1900
ana may reach as nigh as 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Bowdoin Junior Prize Speaking.

Brunswick, Me, June 19-The annual
prize defamation of the Junior class of
Bowdoin, was held in Memorial hall.
this evening The first prize was won
by Frederick c. Lee of Newcastle. and
the second by Joseph w. Whitney Of
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

Phillip Coombs who was confined at
police headquarters at Belfast, Friday,
for disturbance, attempted suicide,
Sunday afternoon, by hanging in his
cell. The police officials discovered
what he was trying TO do before it was
too late and he will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Cant, C. p. Dorr Stricken With Paralysis.

Orland. Ne, June 19.-Schooner Omaha,
Bangor for Boston, put back here Sun
dav. to land Capt. &. p. Dorr, stricken
with paralysis. The vessel will proceed
with another captain. Captain oorr $
nprs. His condition is considered serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Congressman Oantord Dead.

Wheeling, w. Va. June 19.-Capt.
Lorenzo Danford. serving his sixth
term as congressman from the 10th
Ohio district. died. tonight, near St
Clairsville, Ohio. His death was sud
den and was caused by heart disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Dewey Home Fund. S9140.

Washington. June 19.-The subs nip
tons received, Today, by the national
committee Of the Dewey Home fund
amounted to 1898, making the total to
date s9140.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
washington Forecast.

Washington, June 19.-Forecast for
Tuesday: New England, fair and
warmer, Tuesday; increasing cloudi-
ness. Wednesday; light, southeriy
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
RICHMOND.
ittIefield Has 81: Scott. 80. With Three
Scattering Votes.

Richmond. Me-, June 19-(SpeciaD.-
IN the special Congressional Election
day. this town gave Littleileld, "a;
Scott. 80; scattering, 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
AUBURN AND LEWISTON.
First Gives 333 and Latter 466 Majority for
Littiefield.

Lewiston. Me. June 19.-The follow
ing are the results Of the special cleo
ton here. today: LittIefield. Rep, 1888;
Scott. Dem. 5I2; Littlefelds majority,
i66.
The vote Of Auburn stood: Littlefeld
4q4: Scott. 161; Littlefeld's majority,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
FAIR AND WARM Err.

Boston, June 19.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity, Tuesday: Fair
weather; warmer; south 10 southwest
winds; probably continued fair,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Thirteen Towns Alone Give 1893 Majority Tor
Mr.. Littefield.

wiscasset, Me, June 1S--The vote
today. was: Littlefield, u; Scott, =
Thirteen towns in Lincoln county
sive Ijttleneld 1893 majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
1bomaston. SIS Majority for Littfheld.

Thomaston, Me. June 19.4Infhe con
a,ass,onal election, today. The result in
lCoutinued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
MONEY To LOAN.

We loan IS to $500 on Household Furn!-
ture, Pianos, Bicycles, Live Stock,
Watches and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
opp. Cony House, Augusta.
deco, eodtf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
An Auspicious Opening :.


To the owners and trustees of Royal
Hall may every citizens of Edgerton bow
their thanks in recognition of the recent
improvements made for the accommoda-
ton, pleasure and comfort of the general
public. Royal Hall as it stands to-day
furnishes Edgerton play house ample
in size, modern in design and equipment
to attract the very highest order of en-
tertainments and under the present
management we may expect to have
operas, dramas and comedies as they are
rendered by the cream of the profession.
AS to patronage there should be no
doubt. Edgerton is the gateway through
which passes a larger portion of the
enormous tobacco traffic of the state
and above this entrance thrift" is writ
ten in characters plain. Patronizing a
play house of good repute and upon
whose boards come actors with reputa-
tions wide, is unquestionably beneficial
and what is beneficial is readily INDUCED
in by the citizens of Edgerton. The hall
was opened Tuesday night by VIM.
Owen and company with a double bill,
the closet scene in Shakespeare's Ham
let, followed by the rich comedy, David
Garrick Notwithstanding Mr.. Owen
and company were strangers before an
Edgerton audience, they were greeted
with packed house. The scene from
the bard of Avon's play was masterfully
rendered and gave Mr.. Owen some
chance to display his talent along the
lines of tragedian, and from the audi
ence room came hearty encore as the
curtain was rung down. In the rendi-
ton of David Garrick everyone was
more than pleased from the start to the
last. That portion of actor Garrick's
life as portrayed by Mr.. Owen and COM
of comedy characteristic of the typical
Englishman and is bound to win the ap-
plause of any audience. The costumes
were of the richest and finest and in per-
fect harmony with the elegance or the
stage settings and new scenery. Should
Mr.. Owen ever make return date here,
it is questionable whether the hall would
accommodate those who would wish to
attend. Smiths Orchestra of GAINESVILLE,
furnished music for the evenings enter
tainment and they were highly appreci
ated. Mr.. Owen, when called before the
curtain, paid a high compliment to Man
ager Carr and the new stage fittings.
He said he knew Of no other play house
in a town Of our size that equalled it.
The next attraction booked for Royal
Hall is the bertSymphony Club and
Lady Quartette. Their date is Wedne3-
day evening" September Goth.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
Pork and Turkey.

Mrs. Mary Ann Spence of the town
of Porter owns three year-old hog that
caused some annoyance to herself as we'll
as to her neighbors. On the ninth day
of July last this hog broke pen at about
four o'clock in the morning and wan
dered away to the home of Con Murray,
neighbor of Mrs. Spence. At that
hour of the morning the appetite of the
hog was sharp and she proceeded to APP
pease it on flock of young turkeys
cooped in Murray's yard. Before Muir
ray could stay proceedings, eight little
turks had been eaten by the hog. Muir
ray shut the hog up and when Mrs.
Spence came for her property he de
manded two dollars damages for the loss
Of his young turkeys. Being that the
damages had not been legally appraised,
Mrs. Spence was not disposed to settle
there and then. From that July day
until last Thursday the hog has been
living on the Murray farm. Mrs. Spence
replevined her property and the case
was tried before jury in Judge Spen-
GERS court Monday, L. E. Gettle ap-
pearing for the plaintiff and E. M Laid
for the defendant. The case was warm
Is contested on both sides, and after
about four hours of testimony, cross ex-
animation and shot shot back and
forth between the lawyers, was left to the
jury to decide. Mrs. Spence was allow
ed to take her property and Murray priv
LEGGED to pay the expense of the suit. In
the two months that Murray kept the
pig, it cannot be said that he stinted her
feed, for on the day of trial she was as
sound and fat and sleek as any hog could
wish to be at the close of a sultry sum-
mer like what has just passed. Lawing
is an Improbable business for neighbors
to engage in, and petty differences might
far better be settled by arbitration than
to be brought into the courts. But after
all there is an army of lawyers that are
fitted and drilled to assist in settling
these differences.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
Mill PrOperty Sold

The mill property owned by the w. H.
Leedle Milling Co., which was forced to
the wall by the failure of the Bank of
Edgerton two years ago, was on Monday
sold by Assignee Heddles to Andrew
Jenson of this city. The plant has been
operated by the assignee and has con-
tinued to enjoy fair patronage. Mr..
Jensen designs to put the mill into first
class repair and continue to do custom
grinding and supply feed and flour to
customers. The farming community
will be pleased to learn that Mr.. Leedle
will again be installed in his old place
and have control of the operation of the
plant. AS soon as repairs can be made
farmers can depend upon getting prompt
and satisfactory service at the mill in
this city.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
Notice.

The annual meeting of the First Bap-
list church and Society of Edgerton,
Wis, will be held at the church on Oct.
End. 1899, at o'clock p. NJ, for the cleo
ton of trustees and for the transaction
of any other business that may come be-
fore the meeting. JOHN DAVE,
Clerk
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
-Onr William Sullivan who ic in +

Our William Sullivan, who is in the
Columbus, O., team, has been sold to
the Bostons and next year will play
with the "bean eaters" Sullivan has
been playing great ball. and his home
friends are proud of him.-Ft. Atkinson
Union.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
Unclaimed Letters,

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
P. 0. at Edgertou. for the week ending
Sept Ia. 1899.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
Robert Graham,
DR.. Mincer,
Mr.. Jim Stack.

Persons calling for any of the above
named letters please say advertised"
H. S. MCGIFFIN, P. M.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15
Works to Perfection.

The new telephone exchange was con-
nected up and ready to begin business
the first of the week. When it was
touched off, every one Of the 80 instru-
ments, contracted for, responded with
out a hitch or a cross in any of them,
which we are told is good recommend
for the thoroughness of the construction.
Messrs. Jones and Winter have appar-
emily given the local company frst-cls.ss
construction in every detail and Edger-
ton is believed to have one of the best
working little exchanges in the state.
The original contract called for the in
stalling of 80 phones and these are now
in working order A number of others
are ordered and the prospects are good
that the exchange will have not less
than 50 subscribers in few weeks. The
original list with their switch board
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-09-15

Mr.. Myron Ellis
Rev. VIM. P. Leek,
Mr.. Lloyd Perkins.