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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
ONE DEAD-OkE WILL DIE.
Fatal Burning Accident at Bangor-Anothe
at Basin Mills.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 14.-Miss Belle
Mcfarland, aged 16 years, daughter of
J. II. Mcfarland, Maine Central fire.
man, died, tonight from the effect Of
burns sustained, this afternoon. While
at work at cook stove her dress
caught fire from a spark and she was
terribly burned before aid could be
rendered.
A French Canadian woman was per-
hapS fatally burned at Basin Mills, I
miles from Bangor. today. She was
picking up refuse from the Walker
mill when her dress caught fire from
a fire on the shore of the river. In
stead of wading into the water she
ran home a quarter of a mile away.
Her dress was nearly burned off and
her injuries are so serious that death
may enSue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
232 CLAss-TROT-PURsE $500.
Emma d., by Black Nathan,
GRAND ARMY REUNION 1T UNITY.
About 1000 Veterans the Guests o! Clough
Veteran Charitable Association.

Unity, Me, Aug. H.-At Windmere
park of this place about 1000 members
of the Grand Army of the Republic
were the guests of the Clough Veteran
Charitable Association, today, when
the finest of weather prevailed. The
programme opened with exercises at
Clough hall. Music was furnished by
the Brooks Band. A prayer was offer
ed by the Rev. a. +. Hatch of Free
dom. who was followed by the Hon.
Forrest Goodwin of SkoWhegan, as
orator of the day. Mr.. Goodwin took
as his topic the progress of America in
the past century, attributing the same
to "the citizen soldier"
Other speakers were DR.. Billings OF
Freedom. president Of the Clougn
Veteran Charitable Association; r. w.
Libby of Unity, secretary; Col Plum
mer. Henry Dawson of Monroe; Albert
Stinoson of Searsport; Major Thomas
of Freedom: Hon. A. f. Nickerson OF
Swanville. A ball was given at the
pavilion, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE tropical
storm is central. tonight, near the
Georgia coast. moving northward with
somewhat increased energy and storm
signals have been extended northWard
to Atlantic City. The high area in the
North still dominates the weather from
the upper Mississippi LEY eastward
and comparatively low temperatures
prevail as a result thereof. Rain is
indicated for Tuesday in the Atlantic
states, upper Ohio valley and east
lower Lake region, continuing,
Wednesday. from North Carolina
northward and northeastward. ut will
be warmer. Tuesday, in the upper
Lake region. upper Mississippi valley
and Middle slope while moderate tenn
peratures will continue throughout the
East for the next two or three days.
On the Atlantic coast northerly winds
will prevail. high on the Middle and
Southern coast and becoming high.
Tuesday night, on the Northern coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
SEVERELY BURNED.
Alfred F. Johnson, Wayne, Will
Remember Sundays Shower.
Para|yzed and Burned by Lightning
His Wife Also Burned.
Buildings Of eliery Wentworth. in Winthrop.
Destroyed, With $4,000 Loss.

Wayne, Me, Aug. 14.-(SpeciaD.-
Two electrical showers passed over
this village about p. NJ. Sunday
accompanied by wind and hail 1t has
been years since such a severe thun-
der shower visited us. The house Of
Alfred T. Johnson was struck by light
ming. Mr.. Johnson was paralyzed by
the fluid and his back severely burned
His wife's feet We're also burned. The
lightning did not set his buildings
afire.
In the first shower the farm build
ings of Ellery Wentworth, on the Win
throp road. We're struck by lightning
and burned with all their contents. in
Guiding two horses. Mr. and Mrs.
Everett Webb and child of Winthrop.
had driven in to escape the shower
ana his horse and carriage were also
burned. Mr.. Wentworth and family
and Mr.. Webb and family escaped in
jury. Loss, about $4,000; insurance
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
THE ASTOR CUPS
Won by the Columbia and
Amorita, Off Newport.
Columbia Leads Defender 10 Min., 7
Sec. Over 38-MiIe Course.
Amorita Leads Schooners at Finish BY I Min.
IA Sec. Corrected lime.

Newport, r. L.. Aug. 1.-THE new
cup defender Columbia added another
victory to her already splendid record.
today, by defeating Defender, cham
pion of 1895, Is minutes and Z seconds
over 3S-mile course, and the slippery
little Amorita defeated Colonia, Quis-
eta and Ariel in the schooner class,
finished II seconds ahead of Colonia.
which was second boat, and winning
the race by l minutes, IA seconds, cor
rected time.
These races which brought together
the fastest sloops and schooners on
this side Of the water, at least, were
given in conjunction with the cruise of
the New York Yacht Club and nearly
all the steam and sailing vessels which
comprise the squadron taking part in
the cruise, were outside Brenton's reef
lightship TO witness the sport. The
prizes We're two magnificent cups, val
ued at $500 and $1,000 each for the
sloop and schooner classes respective
~, which was offered by Col. John
Jacob Astor.
Columbia sailed a splendid race and
showed that in light air she is many
minutes faster than the boat that de-
feated Valkyrie III, in 1895. On every
leg of the course she made great gains
over Defender and this was more no
ticeable on the first leg which was a
Ispinnaker run of Is IL miles.
After rounding the Block Island
mark boat, Columbia started to beat to
West Island mark boat with a lead of
minutes and 40 seconds over De-
fender.
hind Columbia when she tackled. But
instead of following her fast rival,
capt Rhodes stood out to sea and
found that there was some advantage
to be gained in 50 doing. When De-
fender finally came about on the star
board tack and it was seen that she
had lessened the distance between her
self and Columbia by about minutes.
and. later, on this leg of the couse, she
got another favorable shift which help
ed her immensely. Nevertheless, CO.
lumbia made great speed with sheets
fattened and at the West island mark
had added minutes, seconds to her
lead.
In the schooner class the race was a
hot one between Amorita and Colonia.
The latter started over minutes be-
hind Amorita in second place. 1t was
give and take all the way up to West
sland but the little Amorita managed
to reach it first by a few seconds mar
gin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Sargent Threate ned His Wife.

Dexter Me, Aug. 14.-Arthur Sar-
gent, who was connected with the sus-
pected murder at Stetson, is quite wei
known in this place. and his wife, who
ii is understood has brought action for
divorce is now living here. Sargent
does not bear a very good reputation
and his wife alleges that he uttered the
threat thats if she ever did anything
that would probably cause his being
jailed. he would visit her first and kill
her if he could
Mrs. Sargent, on account of this and
the fact of his trouble in Stetson. did
not dare stop at her usual boarding
place after hearing of it, but sought
refuge with a friend. She is very much
excited and slept but little. Sunday
night, though her friends assured her
that Mr.. Sargent. if guilty. would be
looked after closely by the officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
HURRICANE BULLETIN.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE West In
dian hurricane has modified in inten-
sity and is now designated as "A tropi-
cal storm. 1t appears 70 be moving
up the Atlantic coast and the weather
bureau has directed that storm signals
be extended northWard TO Atlanc City,
where, by tomorrow morning, the
wind may reach 80 miles an hour. The
storm is central. tonight. near the
Georgia coast and may at any time
pass out to sea, but the officials Of the
weather bureau think it Will continue
up the coast going perhaps to New
York and beyond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
AT BAR HasBoH.
Annual Canoe Parade. Monday Brilliant
Dinner to the vanderbilts.

Ear Harbor. Me, Aug. 1.-THE annual
canoe parade WAS the event mere today,
% handsomely decorated canoes starting
from the pier al the foot of Main street
and proceeding 10 the landing ut TIL
Turrets" where a garden fcte ana rcccp-
ton was held. The parade was led by
Mitchell Loring, a PenuDscOt Indian, ar
raycd in mis- war paint. and followed oy
Philip Livingston. commodore Of the ca
noe Club. Next Monday, he Canoe Club
will have an evening parade.
Tonight, at the Malvern, Miss Char
lotte PendletOn gave a large dinner in
honor OF Mr.. ana Mrs. George Vanderbilt,
who have recently arrived in Bar Harbor.
The dinner was served in the Palm gar
den. which was deliberately decorated. y
large table in the form Of a horseshoe
was arranged to seat 81. The guests in
Guided many OF the society leaders and
the function was one of the most cXc!u-
SiVo Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
R!GBY RACES.
lucrative Takes the 2.20 Tro.-emma D
Wins e 80 Trot.

Portland. Me. Aug. 1i.-Rigby is again
entertaining the horsvmcn, this time with
a meeting containing 4 mixture of stake
ana class racing that gives promise Of
interest exceeding anything Witnessed on
Names parlor track within a year.
The opening day was full Of interest.
though the programme did not seem 1"
offer anything especially good. rs there
were hut two events on the card ana both
Of them slow classes. Rut as thr an
noon progressed the sport began to
deepen in excitement. The features ol
the opening day were the suspension OF
a driver ana the marking of two green
trOttcrs. The attendance was far ana
the weather conditions and track We're q
the best.
The 30 stake race was cleared from The
card in short order. The Hartford mare
Lucrative. which won third money in the
seven heat race at Righy, TWO weeks ago,
and lowered her mark - 2li'l, WAS rated
as the best thing in the field Of seven
starters and fully justified this estimate
The excitement OF the afternoon was
conferred in the 2.32 trnt. a class event
The favorite at the beginning of tho race
was MIS- Brother, 3-ycar old Geldlng
which was sold here, fortnight aGo. Tor
$500
Before today's race. this horse had no
mark. though n" had finished a close sec
ond in two fast miles on the RiGhy
course ut the last meeting. But in pick,
ing Il prob; bile winner the talent Ma
failed to take into account another green
one-Emmd d.. Il mare bred NJ Buckheld,
a daughter nj old Black Nathan, once i
favoritc Maine stallion.
NILS Brother took the first TWO heats.
being forced to Il mark of Ina IN the
.nnruine heat and 21Gst in the next The
ind.yns did not like the appearance Of
things ana the drivers We're changed.
The result of the shift OF drivers was
that Emma -. rccled off three straight
heats, the first of them III ..l5a4. and won
tJ,n ,.l.c with case There was nothing III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Dick O'Brien Whips Al Weiniq.

Buffalo, n. ", Aug. 14.-It took Dick
O'Brien of Lewiston, Me, one round
and 60 seconds of the second round to
take the measure of AL Weinig of Buff
falo, in what was scheduled to be a
2O-round contest before the Olympic
Club. tonight. Honors We're even in
the first round. In attempting to force
matter in the second, Wenig received
a straight left on the jaw, in his fall
his facet collided with one of the posts,
completing a knockout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
BURT PLEADS NOT GUILTY
10 Charge Of Assault UponMiss Anna B. Has
sett OF Norway.

Norway, Ne, Aug. 14.-Fred A. Burt
was arraigned in the municipal court, to-
day, on a charge Of assault upon Anna
L. Hassctt, IL years of age, i'll which
chloroform was used. The girl alleges
that they were engaged ana he had be-
come tired of her. Burt pleadcd not
guilty. The trial was postponed until
saturday, on account Of the girls feeble
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
THE AMERICAN ICE CO.
Has Already Secured Control Of Several Of
the Largest Plants.

New York. Aug. 1i.-At the New York
office of the American Ice Co, it was
learned, today. that the new concern.
with its capital stock Of $50, 100000. has
already secured control of the Consoi
dated. Union and Crystal Lake Cos. of
Lake Cos. Of Washington, and of the
Knickerbocker Ice Co. of Maine. This
last named company has branches IN
Philadelphia, Washington. Baltimore.
New York and Boston. 1t was also said
that the president of the new company
was a Philadelphia man and that A. r.
Scott, manager of the knickerbocker Co.
of this city. was the secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Speaker Reed at Grand Beach.

Portland. Me, Aug. 1i.-Hon. Thomas
+. Reed arrived at Grand Beach, Sunday
noon. lie is in perfect health and never
looked better in his life. He was de-
lighted to meet his old friends and neigh
bors and freely conversed with them
upon his European trip. but stunned the
subject of his future course in connection
with national politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Shot Down While on His Way to Court
Assassin Makes His ESCAPE,
More Sensational Testimony in Court
martial, But Little Against Dreyfus.
The C0URTMARIIAL.

Eenes. Aug. 14.-tNoon). THE shoot
ing az NJ. Labor. the leading counsel
for Captain Alfred Dreyfus. took all
the life out Of this mornings session
of the Drcyfus courtmartial The muir
derer apparently chose to-day for the
attempt. because it Was known that NJ.
Labor would crush Gen. MERCER, the
former minister Of war. with his cross
questioning.
The news caused an immense sansa-
ton IN the court room. where the usual
audience had assembled. awaiting the
entrance Of the judges. NJ. Labori's
absence had just been announced when
suddenly NJ. Jaunay of the judiciary
press. rushed into the room and shout
ed: NJ. Labor has been shot"
All present gave a gasp of horror and
surprise. Then every man jumped to
his feet and a volIey of questions were
hurled AT Nj. Jaunay who crying That
is an | know rushed out of court
again. followed by number of his
hearers.
As the proceedings were about to
commence. the crowd eXcitedly discuss
ed the crime and vigorously denounced
the authors.
Col Juuast. president Of the court.
when the news reached him suspended
the sitting of the courtmartial until I. Is
o'clock
When the courtmartial was resumed
Gen. MERCER was confronted with NJ
CasimirPericr. the former President of
France. The latter declared Merciers
story. told on the witness stand. Satur-
day, of the immensely of war between
Germany and France in 1894 was gross
~ exaggerated, and complained of the
action of the minister of war (Mercier)
in moving G0.00o troops to the frontier
without consulting him.
As it was NJ. Labori's task to take
Gen. MERCER in hand and NJ. Demange.
associate counsel. was quite unprepar-
ed for the task. the few questions the
latter put were practically of little eff
fect and Gen. MERCER escaped cheaply.
Moreover. NJ. Demange was deeply
affected by the attempt to assassinate
his colleague and was quite unable To
do himself justice.
though NJ. Labori's wound was not 50
serious as at first supposed. it would
be impossible for the latter to partici-
pate in the proceedings.
The blow had fallen So heavily upon
every one present however, that the
proceedings had become perfunctory
and was being followed listlessly.
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Lisbon Falls Strike Settled.

Lewiston, Ne, Aug. IA special to
the Sun says it is understood that the
strike in the Worumbo mills, Lisbon
Falls, has been settled. Agent Gut
mann agreeing to give the weavers a
10 per cent increase in wages, Oct. Is,
and to adjust other grievances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
PROBABLY RAIN.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday: Maine,
New Hampshire. Vermont and Mass
achusetts. increasing cloudiness, Tues
day: probably rain in afternoon; rain,
Wednesday: increasing northerly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15

The annual convention of the United
Garment Workers of America began at
Philadelphia, Monday. Forty dele
gates from 80 cites, of the United States
and Canada, representing 10000 cloth
ing cutters, tailors and pantaloon
makers, are attending the convention.
preliminary session was held, in the
morning. at which Edward Sabine Of
Syracuse, n. ", president of the or
ganiZation, presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1913.
Banking Rooms 235 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES-J. II. Manley, l. G.: Cor
Deposits are placed on interest the hrst
of February, May, August and Novem-
Der. ,;+o5 an accorn-
on FIRST Wednesday of February and Au-
gust. . ~, 1au from, ~,
taxes and accounts are strictly cohtideh-
'' Especial privileges afforded to E :S,,1.
tors. Administrators, Gnard i,i lruS-
tees, married won women y All nTrDLEY. Treas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Aug. 14-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity, Tuesday: Weather
becoming cloudy, followed by rain,
Tuesday night and Wednesday; north
erly winds, increasing in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
Centennial OF Campmeetings.

Empire, Ne, Aug. 1.-THE centennial
of campmeetings was celebrated at the
Empire Grove campground. this evening.
with a good attendance. Prominent
Methodist clergymen gave interesting de-
scriptions of the first campmeetlngs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE following
special service in Maine has been dis
continued:
bay. From Aug. 81. 1899, on Route 1873
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15
The Texas at Belfast.

Belfast Me. Aug. 1.-THE batteship
Texas of the North Atlantic squadron,
arrived here, at o'clock this afternoon,
from Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-15

The attitude of NJ. Casimir- Perier
was quite subdued compared with his
heated Indignation of Saturday
When Gen. MERCER was recalled in
reply to the president of the court. he
reiterated his belief that Major Count
Esterhazy in spite of the latter's own
declaration, was not the author of the
bordereau. which. the witness claimed
was written on tracing paper and was
found in an embassy.
The President asked NJ. Casimr- Per-
Ter to explain the circumstances of the
confession Dreyfus is alleged to have
made to Captain Lebrun- Renault. Nj.
Casimir-Perier persisted in his state
ment Of Saturday that he had never
received any condolences of this char
acter from Capt. Lebrun- Renault
He added. that NJ. Dupuy the then
premier, was present when Capt. Lee
brun Eenault called at the Elysee pal
ace.
Moreover" said NJ. Casimir- Perier,
here is a letter from d. Dupuy which
| asked be read
The letter asserted that Captain Lee
brun- Renault. when questioned by Nj.
Ipupuy. Ttplieu tffdl Ten. Meftlef nau
sent him to the President to receive a
dressing down for his indiscreet dis
closures to Figaro.
Gen. MERCER here interposed saying:
Captain Lcbrun-R enault spoke to me
in regard to the confessions in the
presence Of Gen. Gonse, who will tes-
tify thereto. 1t was then that ] or
dered him to so to the President of the
republic
Regarding Gen. Mercier's declarations
on Saturday last, on the witness stand,
NJ. Casimir Perier said:
Gen. Mercicr had no right whatever to
intervene in a diplomatic conversation. |
would have prevented such interference.
1t was l alone who conferred with the
minister. and l declare that the impress
sion | derived from that conversation
was one Of complete calm. otherwise the
incident would not have been closed by
the framing of a note.
I'VE had no telegram from Berlin, that
evening, regarding a note the minister
had referred to Berlin. If there had been
any news in regard to the matter on the
evening Of the 9Th we should not have
Continued on page %
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In the South within the last five
months $l7.O0O,0O0 of new capital has
been invested in cotton mills.
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Arthur Sargent made the following
statement To Il Globe man. Sunday:
Goliath, Quimby ana myself went
out Friday afternoon, To so fishing on
the pond. We took small boat.
which | told the boys was not safe to
go on the pond with. We thought it
would be all right on the stream. and
so we went up to Goodwin stream.
We skipped for while and then an
chorcd the boat for still fishing.
Some time after Goliath proposed
10 go down the stream to fish for
horned pouts. Quimby was in the for
ward end Of the boat and began To pull
up the anchor. ! was standing back
in the rear end of the boat. and don't
know whether he succeeded in getting
in the anchor or not.
THE first thing / knew was that the
boat went over and we all three went
into the water | made for the shore
and got there Then | turned round
and saw Colbath's head. | went out to
get hold of him and he grabbed me
and pulled me under the water once.
| kicked myself loose and went ashore
again. | did not see Quimby at all af-
ter the boat tipped over
Il started then to go up around the
stream to the house Of Mr.. Goodwin 70
give the alarm. This was about or s
o'clock. as near as | could judge, as |
had no watch with me. | went some ds-
lance and soon found myself back at the
stream again. | was chilled through ana
very much excited. ana could not get my
bearings. | kept travelling until aftcr
dark. and then ! built a brush house and
stayed there until morning.
Then | went to Mr.. Guodwin's house
and told him about it. Several times
while | was lost I made an cutlery ami
tried 10 attract the attention of some one
but was unable to do ii.
Early in the morning, ! struck Il wool
road and followed ii out to a place abDI-
a mile from where the accident happened
During my tramp through the woods.
lost my rubbers from my feet ana one ut
my stockings. but how. | don't know.
Il suppose there will be a big stew
about this matter before they are through
with il.
My relations with the drowned mc2
had always been friendly. and we didn
have the slightest trouble that day. !,
occurred exactly as | have told you.
We drank little, Goliath ana |. but
Qumby didn't. He never took anything
We had a jug along with a little cider II
it. perhaps two quarts. and Goliath hal
ii bottle of whiskey: We We're not intoX
ip1 tod in The least
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SARGENT ARRESTED,
SAKQEN MKES1EU,
Charged With Aggravated As
: sauIt in Causing Death
Of VIM. Goliath and Henry Quimby,
(. Found Dead 10 Stetson Pond.
Sargent Tells Conflicting Story-WiIl Be Ar.
raigned. Today. at Bangor.

Bangor, Me. Aug. 14-Shortlv before
midnight, Deputy Sheriff Ireland ar
rived here by team. having in custody
Arthur Sargent OF Stetson. whom he
arrested on charge of aggravated as
sault. causing the death Of VIM. Col
bath and Harry Quimby at Stetson
pond, the men being found drowned.
The cOroner's inquest was concluded,
this evening. and Sargent was immc-
diately arrested, the deputy sheriff
having constantly Swallowed him. The
verdict rendered by the coroners jury
was that the men came to their deaths
by injuries to their persons. the cause
of which was unknown to the jury
Sargent claims, tonight, that one Of
the three tried 10 pun up the anchor
and slipped. upsetting the boat. At the
inquest men testified that there was no
anchor. Sargent will be arraigncd
here, Wednesday.
He ana his Wife have not lived to-
gcther for some time.
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WATCHES.

Special midsummer sale of Ladies AMI
Gents Watches in solid gold. gold filed
and silver cases. These goods are mostly
new from dealers stocks and Will be sold
for what they will bring. Cash or r
stallments.