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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
The YAQUl WAR.
not Over 200 Indians Concerned and Small
Territory is Covered.

FL Paso, Texas. Aug 9.-Reports
from all portions Of Sonora up TO yes
terday, indicate that the war with the
Yaqui Indians is confined to the i'm
mediate neighborhoOd where the
trouble started. south and west of
TORN, month ago. Indians engaged
in the trouble are but few and do not
number more than 200 Among the
renegades are those who attacked the
custom house at Nogales. sonora, on
the Arizona line. two years ago, and
We're repulsed with the aid Of Ameri-
cans in the Arizona town of the same
name
The killing of two Americans by rem
esades near TORN, three weeks ago.
was in revenge for the part taken by
Americans in the Nogals affair The
American miners and prospectors en-
gagged in washing placer gold report
that the Yaqui miners are returning
to the mines and are refusing to take
part with these renegades.
The Yaqui miners. when they first
heard of trouble at TORN. all armed
themselves and went to the Yaqui val
ley, supposing their people had been
attacked unawares by MeXicans. No
Americans on the Yaqui river or along
its headwaters have been molested
Many untruthful reports from border
points have been sent out by newspa-
per correspondents.
Official reports from HemossillO to
Gen. DaZ are to the effect that rene
gades are being holly pursued and will
be scattered by cavalry detachments
in a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
YES OR NO.
Augusta People are Respectfully Asked to Ans.
wer These Questions.

Is there anything in the evidence OF
ones senses?
Is there anything in the testimony Of
ones friends?
Can reliance be placed upon state
ments from people we know?
Are the opinions of local citizens NJ
any greater moment than those NJ
strangers?
ing in some far-away place than citi-
Zens of your own city?
We think not. for home proof can
easily be investigated.
Mr.. j. NJ. Mower, driver of the An
gusta House carriage, saws. "If a
man sets out to do the greatest 1vrop1
to the greatest number of naonle 7
don't see how he could do ii more af-
fectually than to keep them from tho
miraculous value Of Doan's Kiana,,
Pills. | don't believe this remedy win
grow new kidneys. but it will 81 buiI5
up and strengthen those organs van
would be led to believe they were new.
! DO not speak from my own experience
alone, but that of many others whom
know have derived the most astonish
ing benefit from the use of This re
markable remedy. | have and ALWAYS
Will gladly recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills. l bought them at G.. X part
ridges Old Reliable drug store. oppo-
site the postoflice.'
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. ~ Y.
sole agents for the United States. Re
member the name-Doan's-and take
no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
THE CRYPTIC MASONS
Stop on at Colorado Springs on Their Way
to Denver. Col.

Colorado Springs, Col. Aug. .
The Cryptic Masons and their families.
several thousand in number, will ar
rive in this city, today, from an extern
sive trip through the western part Of
the state. After dinner they will take
the electric cars to Broad Moor casino,
where splendid programme will be
provided.
Thursday will be Pixies Peak day.
The ceremonies to be held by the Els
worth council will include admission of
members to the Ninth arch and sealing
of the large chamber prepared for the
occasion. The bronze receptacle was
placed in a chamber hewn in large
boulder and in this will be placed
large amount of valuable paraphernalia.
The receptacle is to be sealed and not
opened again until another century has
rolled around. \ pretty plate bearing
suitable inscription Will be placed on
the entrance to the chamber.
During Thursday the visitors and
their families will enjoy drives to the
various points of interest and they will
doubtless be entertained in many other
ways on Friday morning they will
leave for Denver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Hold Sixth Annual Convention al Auburn.
Guests OF Androscoggin.

Lewiston. Me. Aug. 9-The sixth an
missioners was held in Auburn. today.
Hon a. NJ. Penley Of Auburn, was
chosen chairman and Lewis c. Whit
Ten of PenobscOt county. secretary.
The Afternoon session was devoted TO
discussion Of business topics until s
o'clock 1t was voted to hold the next
meeting with Franklin county com
missioners. the second Wednesday in
August. 1900.
Mrs y. NJ. Penley entertained the
ladies' of the party in the evening.
The meeting, Thursday morning
will be held at Merrymecting park.
Among those present are:
Androscoggin county-Seth Chand-
Ter. A. NJ. Penley. George Parcher,
county commissioners; George Z. Nc
Cam, county attorney; George f.
Huskins. sheriff; Walter b. Beals, reg
lister Of deeds: l. w. Hanson. clerk of
courts; F. NJ. Drew, judge of probate;
F. O. Watson, register of probate;
Noel f. Potter. county treasurer; S. w.
Carey. deputy sheriff; Il. F. Beals, dep
Soule: ex-Sheriff b. j. Hill: George
Bonncy. janitor of court house: f. w.
Alexander. deputy sheriff.
Cumberland county-Gardner Walk
er. Charles G. Wiggin, county commits
sioners: Hall G. Davis, honorary mem
Der: Walter 3. Allen, ex-commission-
en-
Franklin county,. S. Mooers, d. w.
Berry, county commissioners.
Kennebec county-R. G. Burgess.
Sewall Pettingill. John a. Spear, coun-
ty commissioners.
w S. Choate, L. A. Jones.
oxford county-John NJ. Philbrook,
county commissioner: C. F. Whitman,
clerk of courts; J. Hastings Bean. reg
lister Of deeds: George NJ Atwood.
treasurer: A. d. Park, register of pro-
bate: James r. Tucker, sheriff.
Hancock county-Nahum Hinckley,
John F. Eldrdge. p. w. Richardson,
county commissioners.
PenobscOt county-Willam I. Lea
Witt. Lewis C. Written. Charles L..
Hathaway. county commissioners.
Sagadahoc county-R. w. Carr, eX-
commissioner.
Somerset county-H. G. Weber.
Alonzo Smith. John Metcalf. commits
soners: C. y. Haskell, deputy sheriff;
George II. Clarke. eX-commissioner.
Waldo county-JOseph w. Brock, F.
A. Cushman.
York county-E. L. PuringtOn, Isaac
Hanscom, Edwin A. Hobson, commits
Sioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
nothing ah5ut these nlatters:" asked Mr..

nothing about these matters?" asked Mr.
Moss
Il never heard OF such an order.
Mr. Moss had record Of arrests of
women for robberies in the 18th precinct
since Jan. |. ISIS These were 16D in mum
her and the amount OF their depredation<
was So. coo. He also read a list Of -
houses in the precinct which were resort 5
for thleving prostitutes and where rob
berries had occurred and arrests had been
made. Only nine of these places We're on
the book of suspicious places.
Mr.. Moss said the precinct book showed
only II places described as resorts for
prostitutes and IS houses suspected of be-
ing disorderly.
Witness Curry said that all the places
named by Mr.. Moss had been frequently
raided.
Warden Michaels of the 10Th precinct,
was next questioned.
The number of disorderly or suspicious
houses said to exist in the Goth precinc.,
like that of the Tenderloin district is
according to the reports sent to head
quarters, very small" said Mr.. Moss
Examination of the bIotter OF arrests
made however. Giscloses the fact that
burglaries, robbcries in houses. holdups
in The street are nightly occurrences"
Asked ii such was the real state of
affairs, witness replied that the precinct
was comparatively quiet one and that
he had only been detective there for
five months
Adjourned until tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
SAD SERVICES
Continued from page ~

body ana arms were a mass OF bruises
The flesh was torn away from the mus
cles and he is still, covered with bruises.
He showed Il Journal man his left arm.
this morning, and it is an ugly sight al
though not nearly as bad as Monday or
TIL zual. At the elbow joint there is a
bruise as large as the palm OF a good
sized hand. He is at a loss to account
for his strength which enabled him to
hold the ladder under the tremendous
strain While he was at work the rivets
on the buttons of his cap broke and the
cord flew around striking him on the face
like a whip lash, so great was the play
of muscles.
Capt. Dickson Is in almost the same
condition but like Mr.. Sanborn he is now
very much better. The two men are the
greatest heroes of the whole affair and
they are certainly entitled to a medal for
their work. The people in this section
are loud in their praises Of these two men
and everywhere they are regarded as he
roes.
The deck hands and other employees Of
the Sappho We're not idle BY any means
as one might think from the silence of
the papers regarding them. Not one Of
them but performed gallant work and is
entitled to as much credit as anyone
The engineer pulled several from the
broken slip while he held onto small
quarter-.nch iron rod. Fireman Fred
Survey jumped into the very center Of
the struggling mass Of humanity and
saved a number of ladies'. Fireman VIII
liam Foss also jumped overheard and
went up under the wharf and helped Il
great many people 70 the edge of the
wharf where they could support them
selves by the piles. George Manchester.
a deck hand was also one OF those to i'm
mediately jump over and help in the work
OF rescue.
The Maine Central Railroad should ~,
proud Of liz employees for not one Of them
failed in his duty or become ratified.
They all We're perfectly cool and worked
with a will and in unison. If the work OF
rescue had been left to them from abov,,
and the excited ones in the crowd had
not thrown the timbers into the water
promiscucusly thefe woul,. have been less
killed. Too much cannot be said abou,
the work Of the trainmen or crew Of the
Sappho.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
THE MONEY RECOVERED.
Mystery OF Winnipeg Bank Robbery Revived
".F by Arrest OF Clerk.

Winnipeg, Man. Aug. 9.-Thc mys-
terious robbery of the Nelson's Bank.
Winnipeg branch. Of $4,000 nearly a
year ago. was, revived, yesterday, and
great excitement was caused by the
arrest OF John w. Anderson, formerly
a junior clerk in the bank, now book
keeper for a wholesale house, charged
with the theft.
Anderson has been living ineXpen-
sively, apparently in the best of health
and spirits and took his arrest quietly.
He was placed in the provincial jail
without going to the police court, in or
der to keep the matter quiet.
Persons connected with the case re-
fused to talk about the money. but it is
said that 100000 of the sum has been
recovered intact and given back to the
bank and the officials are now counting
it. The money, it is reported, was dug
up in the outskirts of the city.
Anderson is unmarried and about &c
years old. He will be. arraigned this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Putnam Wooden Mil. at Putnam.
Mass. is TO be operated in full. after :
shutdown Of three years. Part of the
plant has already been started. and it Is
expected that All departments will soon
be running. The mill formerly employed
80 hands.
Patrick Corrigan was killed on the Nor
wick * Worcester railroad near Webs ter,
Mass. during Tuesday night. This was
the third fatality on that railroad in the
vicinity in two days. Corrigan apparently
was struck by an extra freight and
dragged 80 feet. The freight passed
through soon after midnight but the body
was not found until daylight. 1t was
shockingly manglcd. Corrigan was 80
years Of age. lie came from New Hamp-
shire.
The American Bible Society has re-
ceived a report from one of its agents in
Japan which states that a plan has been
formed in China to send Chinese students
to Japan to be educated, and 10 are al
ready there for that purpose. The new
enterprise is now on foot that contenr
plates the extension of Japanese influence
to Siam. Ii is proposed to open IA line Of
steamers to Bankok, and make that couh-
try field for the department of Japanese
business and enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
A LOVERS QUARREL
Results in Death Of Girl and Probably Death
OF Her Lover.

Denver. Col. Aug "a double trag-
edy that seems to have been due to a
lovers quarrel occurred. early this
morning, near River Front park. Peo-
pie living in that neighborhood heard
calls for help. Investigation disclosed
George Bond in the street with bull
let wound in his breast and weak from
loss of blood. 81
Later the dead body of Goldie Nc
Conkey was found several blocks dis
tant with two bullet wounds in her
breast. Dond denies having killed his
sweetheart and says that some one
unknown to him shot them both.
Appearances indicate that the
wounds We're not inflicted by person
standing at any distance. for the
clothing of Miss McConkey was burn
ed with the fire of the revolver and the
shirt on Bonds breast was scorched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
Vile Shouts Husband. Daughter and Sell
Drink the Cause.

Canton. Ohio Aug. "a triple tragedy
occurred three miles east of this city. last
night, resulting in the death of Edward
Eckinger his wife and their Swear old
daughter.
Mrs. EckinSer evidently first shot her
husband and daughter with a shot gun
and then tried to commit suicide by
gashing the veins in her wris; with Il
knife.
The latter apparently proved too slow
or too painful and the woman put q third
charge in the gun and sent 1t through
her heart.
Eckinger was % years old and farm
laborer. Lately he had been drinking
quite heavily and frequent quarrcis LOOK
place between him and his wife. The
couple had agreed to separate. commenc-
ing today. Mrs. Eckinger was % years
of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
THREE WE'RE AMERICANS.
Italy and United States Investigating the
Louisiana Lynchings.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The state depars-
ment has received from Gov. Foster of
Louisiana. certified copies of the final
naturalization papers taken out by Frank
Charles and Joe Difata, three of the men
lynched at Tallulah and claimed by the
Italian authorities to be Italian citizens
Gov. Fosters final report on the circum-
stances of the lynching has not yet been
received
Marquis Romano, secretary of the Ital-
ian embassy, arrived here. today. from
Louisiana, where he has been making 4
personal investigation of the lynchings
there. and renorted at the embassy to
Count Vinchi. the Italian charge
d affaires. The two went over the mar
quis' trip. much personal observation be-
ing given in addition to the facts CON
tanned in the formal report. which had
been forwarded by mail and which was
given in The Associated Press dispatches
of yesterday.
Acting Secretary of State Adee gave
some time. today. TO going over MARQUIS
Romano's report. which is in Italian and
which was read by Mr.. Adee before being
turned over to the translators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10

Probably the longest solar spectrum
achieved in single operation is one
taken by Sir Norman Lockyer, show
ing the arc spectrum OF iron. with a
comparison spectrum Of the sun 30
inches long. This was taken with the
long concave Rowland grating which
Sir Norman now uses for solar spec
troscopic photographs; but. owing to
the focal plane of this grating being
considerably curved. it is impossible
TO get sharp photograph Of the en-
tire spectrum on a glass plate, as only
about IS or 20 inches of the spectrum
can be brought into focus on the same
plane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
CANAL COMMISSIONERS
Arrive at Greytown and Sub. Committee Sails
from New York for Paris.

Managua, Nicaragua, Aug. 9.-Via Gal
weston, TeXaS-TelegramS from Greytown
report the arrival there of Il members of
the United States canal commission, and
40 more are expected in few days to re
study the proposed canal routes across
Nicaragua. All are reported in good
health. The Nicaraguan Congress con.
tinues in session.
New York, Aug. 9.-The remaining mem
bers of the subcommittee of the Isthman
canal commission, who Were appointed to
go to Paris and look into the plans of
financial affairs of the Panama enterprise,
sailed. today, on the steamer St. Louis.
The members who sailed are: Rear Ad-
miral j. c.. Walker l. S N retired :
Col. Peter c. Haines. L. S A.. corps OF
engineers; q. S. Morrison of New York
president Of the Society of Civil Engi-
neers; w. II. Burr of Connecticut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
ON CORDIAL TERMS.
Hayii at Last Authorizes Meteorological Sta
tion at Cape Hayden.

Port Au Prince, Hayti, Aug. 9.-The
latest news from SantO Domingo says
the revolutionary movement is eX-
tending and that the province of Vega
is in arms. 1t is impossible to obtain
any details here. This city is calm.
The relations between the United
States and Hayti are cordial. The
Haytien government has authorized
the erection of an American meteoro-
logical station at Cape Haytien. The
permission to establish such a station
had previously been refused and the
fact that permission has now been
granted demonstrates the extension of
American influence in Hayti.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
RELICS OF CLIFF JEWELLERS.
Rev. Dr.. Cole Brings Back Many from Colo
rado and New Mexico.

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 9.-Laden
with relics of the Cliff Dwellers, Rev.
DIR. George l.. Cole has returned from
a journey to the ruined cities of south
eastern Colorado and New Mexico. Val
liable results are secured by eXcaVa-
lions in an ancient communal dwelling,
as yet unnamed, which stands in cliffs
of the Santa Fe river, IA miles from
Espanola, n. NJ.
There We're not less than 1900 rooms
in the larger building, in its prime. 1t
was 2iOx3O0 feet. DIR. Cole estimates
that from 1900 to 600 people lived in the
Pueblo.
Among the bones taken from the
burial mound was a womans femur.
Is inches long, showing a giantess
az feet tall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
USED A SHOE KNIFE.
Two Lynn Italians Quarrel-0ne in Hospital,
One Under Arrest.

Lynn. Mass. Aug. 9.-Cousina Caproz
and Toni Genti. Italians employed in the
factory of A. +. Little & Co., got into Il
dispute. about o'clock this morning, con-
corning their respective ages.
The quarrel waXed warm and Caprozi
becoming enraged. picked up shoe-knife
and slashed Gentil across the heshy part
of the left forearm. He then ran out of
the factory, but was pursued and caught
by another workman and handed over to
the police.
Gentil was taken to the Lynn hospiTal.
where his wound, which is not serious,
was dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
Catholic Total Abstinence U.ion Convention

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Over 400 delegates
We're present when the 29th annual
convention of the Catholic Total Abb
stnence Union of America was called
to order here. today. The morning
session was brief, little being done. The
first business meeting was held, this
afternoon. Tonight public meeting
was held and addresses were made by
prominent Catholic divineS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10

Francis RychowsEi, a mechanical
engineer of Lemberg, Austria, has dis
covered strange and very subtle mat
ter which he has called "electroid" be-
cause of certain affinity with electric
ity. Electroid, produced by a special
apparatus built by the inventor, is OBJ
tanned by the dissolution Of certain
matter under the influence Of the cleo
trio current. 1t makes noise and at
the same time a refreshing scent and
cool breeze are experienced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
THEY RESISTED ARREST.
City Marshal OF Marion. Va . Kills Man and
Fatally Wounds wife.

Marion, Va, Aug. 9.-Lutheran Sche-
rem, city marshal of this place, shot
Joe Rult killing him instantly, and
fatally wounded his wife. for resisting
arrest. today. Scheren attempted to
take Mrs. Rult into custody on a seri-
Gus charge, when her husband inter-
fered The officer shot the woman in
the head and shoulder. He then kill
ed her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
EXPULSION DEMANDED
OF All Religious Orders from Spain by Re-
pubIicans and Socialists.

st. Sebastian, Spain, Aug. 9.-The
Republican and Socialist parties have
agreed to organize campaign demand
ing the expulsion from Spain of all the
religious orders. Seniors SalmorOn and
Iglesias and other Socialists are prom
inent in the movement.
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New York CloakmakeTs Strike.

.Ney York, Aug. 9.-More than GOl
cloakmakers in hte employ of a Broad
way firm resumed work, today. having
% per cent. in the weekly scale of wages.
According to General Secretary Levy of
the United Brotherhood of Cloakmakers.
more than 2oO0 hands will under similar
conditions return to work, tomorrow, IN
other shops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
The UNTOLD MIsERlEs

That arise from the Errors OF Youth or Excuses
of mature years and all Diseases and Weaknesses
of Men, from whatever cause arising. can be ale
Waited and CURED. Read "Thc Dagnostician;
or. Know Thyself Manual" q Wade Mecum for Men
Only, who seek for True Principles OF Treatment.
DAYS. Address, THE PEABODY MEDICAL INSTI-
TUTE, No. BHlfinch Street, Boston. Mass; con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10

The soothing and healing properties
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and per-
manent cures. have made it a great
favorite with the people everywhere.
For sale by Jno. Coughlin. III Water
ST., druggist
III n
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THE POPE AGAIN I'LL.
Has Painting Spells Caused by The
Intense Heat.

Vienna, Aug. 9.-The Allegemein lei
tung says that the Pope is i'll. in con-
sequence of the great heat and has had
several fainting fits. DR.. Lapponi, his
physician. was hastily summoned.
London, Aug. 10.-The dispatches
from Rome to the morning papers do
not confirm the alarming statement of
the Allegemein Zeitung regarding the
health of the Pope
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A New lob for Marchand.

Paris, Aug. 9.-The Evenement today.
says it understands Major Marchand h3
been offered the post of governor of tho
French settlement on the Solmai coast
ana envoy extraordinary to King Menelik
OF Abyssinia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10

Fitting work for women is scarce in
Cuba. Cooking and washing is mo-
nopoliZed by men. American employ
ment of women in the Havana post Of
flee has been received with disapproval
by the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
Other Domestic Ports.

BOSTON-Aug 9. ar, schs Rival and
Kate McClintock, Bath.
Sid from Quarantine. sch Bent r
Poole. kennebec and Philadelphia
VINEYARD HAVEN-Aug g. ar sch
Lawrence Haynes. Gardiner for New
York and sailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10

Great Britain's merchandise imports
during the first six months of 1899 Were
the largest of any corresponding period in
It's history. Its exports for the same pc
Rod were the largest since 1891 and have
never been exceeded except in the OPEN
ing half of that year and of 1892
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-10
HER SPINE INJURED.
Miss Rolf. Who Was SO Rrave at NJ
Desert Ferry. Dangerously Ill.

Bar Harbor, Ne. Aug. miss Rolf.
the nurse who rendered such valuable
service At Mt. Desert Ferry, Sunday
morning. at the time Of the fatal accl-
dent is dangerously i'll in Ellsworth She
is suffering from an injury To the spine,
caused by over-oxertion in caring for the
dead ana diving.