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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
A $4,OO0,00O BLAZE
Wipes Out the Business Part
of Dawson City.
Firemcn Powerless and Fierce Wind
Sweeps Fire To and Fro
No Insurance Business ParaIyzed-AIl Prices
Take Enormous lump.

Victoria. B. C., May 81 An extra
edition or the Skaguay Alaskan recelV-
ed by the steamer Tees, at midnight,
contains the following report wired
from Bennett to Skaguay just previous
TO the sailing Of the steamer:
Another disastrous fire has visited
DAWSON City, this time fairly wiping
out the entire business centre Of the
town, creating losses that will agGre-
gate 81, ,OO0, 900 with not a dollars worth
Of insurance. The news was telegraph
ed from Bennett, this afternoon, by
the special correspondent of the Daily
Alaskan. who received il from a man
named Tokales. whom had just reached
Bennett from a long and perilous trip
out from Dawson over broken trails,
open rivers and dangerous lakes"
Mr. Tokales reports that the fire oc-
Cured, April q, IN the very heart of
the business centre of the city, COM
mencing near the Opera house on the
water front, and sprl aiding, with un-
usual fapidity. driven by strong
wind destroying everythiHs; in its way
on the street down to and including
Donahue K Smiths establishment, and
takinr ia Al of the water front build
ings abreast of the same blocks. The
fire crossed the street, burned through
this. spread over 10 Second street, CO.
erins The principal portion of Dawson
leaving Il all in ashes. With the firemer
helpless and powerles 70 do anything
The fire consumed everything from
the Simmons Royal Cafe down to ann
opposite the Fairvi1N unteL All -
buildings burned like til Ter. due tn ti4
fact that they had bt n standing jnI
nearly two years AMI The logs .,r- a.
dry as powder. The fire spread viii
such rapidity that the people We're un-
able to save anything in the way OF
furniture, got's ana clothines. 50 thai
the loses wh.u footed up promise To be
even greater man at first estimated.
Among the most prom!uent firms
burned out We're: Th4 Royal Cafe
Donahue & Smith. McLeU IN ( McFeel!
Parsons Produce Co, aurora Saloon
Bodega Saloon. Madeen House, Hote
Victoria, N Donal1 Block, Bank of
British North America and scores OF
smaller firms ana business houses.
This fire came at a time hen the
mills and dealers in buildN materials
had exhausted their winter supply and
were awaiting the openns of naviga
ton to replenish their stock. The re-
suits were that there is famine in all
kinds of building material and furni-
ture, such as sash, doors. locks, hinges,
etc The few articles still remaining
outside Of the burned district have
quadrupled in prices. Doors are sell
ing for s3j each. door locks s. each ana
everything else in prapurtion. This
town is paralyzed becaused nothing
can be done until the npenine of navi-
cation which win not be for several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
COAST GUARDsMEN'S REPORT.
The Paris Early Discovered and Boats and
Tugs a. Once Sent Out.

Covcrack. May H-Onc Of the c1ns.
guardsmen dr tovcrack has made thc fll-
lowing statement to a correspondent Of
Tho Associated Press.
1t was IN y. NJ today when | diScov-
cred the lights of q steamer close inland
Just over the wreck ofa nc Mohe.an /
Immediately fired q rocket, which was re-
sponded to IN Il few moments ~ the sig
nal gun Of the Paris. chief JefferS Of thp
coast guard. summoned his men and
manned the liteboat Unlike the ease W
the Mohegan, the Paris could be easily
seen. The rocket apparatus was prepared
and the first shot discharged. II failed T.,
reach the vessel but the second fell
across her bows ana was quickly fas-
tened.
In the meantime the Port HoustocN
ifcboat ana the Falmouth tugs respond
cd. There was a heavy ground swell run
ming. with 4 SuuthwcStcrly breeze, ana /.
was very haZy.
found Capt Watkins maintaining the
best discipline There We're no signs Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

The lawyers would have 10 work
great deal harder, today, If short
hand and typewriting had never been
Invented" suggested an attorney, sat
urday forenoon. Just think Of the
vast amount IF matter a man can die
tltn I'd q young lady IN a short time.
and have it returned to him all neatly
written, where if he had been obliged
tj write III. the time consumed would
have been several times longer, and he
would have been worn out. The law
ycr NJ today has the advantage over
the one Of yesterday in the way Of hay
ing stenographers. Without them. we
could not do 50 much business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
A FATAL STREET DUEL.
Innocent Question Results in One Killed and
Three Wounded at Joplin. Mo.

Joplin, Mo. May 21.-Onc negro was
killed and three white men wounded in a
street duel which occurred here. tOlay.
Dewitt Leonard. foreman of the Ch!cag
Consolidated Mines. and one Of his men
were walking along North Main street.
Leonard asked Mrs. Andrew Woods. wife
Of q negro barber. If she was going IL
church, wherCupun she struck .inf
knocking him off he sidewalk. lie re-
turiied the blow and went on his way
with several companions.
They were overtaken in the next block
by Andrew Woods. with a pistol IN his
hand His wife told him that man
wearing a white hat had struck her.
Woods struck with his p!s ol ne iirsl
man he met who wore. white hat. lie
struck ano nor and finally hit Leona rd
Unlocking aim dowh Leonard thes
shatched Y nistol from police officer Ind
the two fred point blataK at each other.
WOODS gas shot three times ana killed.
while th"ee bYstarders We're hit by stray
bullets one of Il ,hree men was wound
in the breast. The other Two men in the
legs. Or 1t excitement now exists among
the negroes ana trOubi is feared
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
LOSS REACHES S4.0O0.OOO.
Drunken Woman Causes the Loss Of III
Buildings in Heart OF City.

Victoria b. G., May 21.-Another re
port brought down by l.. 5. Hume, a
son of Mayor Humes of Seattle, states
that the loss is s4,0G0,000 In all Ill
buildings were burned. The fire vas
caused by drunken woman upsetting
a lamp in notorious house. None Of
the big warehouses Of the Alaska Com
mercial Co. or the North American
Trading and Expectation Go. was
touched by the fire, so there will be no
shortage of provisions, even if the lakes
should not open before the middle If
June which is now predicted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Married
lL AIEERINND.

ti -AEERLA%D.
Hr.t=. n-1lay ~ John Milton Clark ~
Harrison ald MISS L1r,i. Asluth Foster
laHI-AIay Ia Thomas w. Whitlock
sgI Miss Jennie Whiflpgk. both of Psrt-
ntl. MaE -l Elmer mi Randall aul May
Ie.Ie 'higk. byJh rl Portland: Ernest W.
Nahl"IEl uf hgzar Falls. ana Miss Nci-
lir II. "ond0n of Ncstb-ook.
South PorIaud-Ndy t. John II. Shaw
a-l Miss Carrie =. Davis.
Har-.-uu-MaE y. Benjamin II. Stevens
Jnd Mrs. Emma J. Fogg. both of IIarri-
sln.
North Er.dg;on-AIay !. Elton b. York
o' Waterford and Ada Fl. Cobb Of Nor-
cr~trr. Mass
Dr,r.ng-Nay >. Francis {. Wood Of
Randolph. N. H.. ANA Florence q. Far
r4r ot Grafton.
FRANKLIN.
Tcmp'e-NJ> l2 Elisha Mcrrow ot
Ivmrie anal A..ss EEin AZ. Colby ma Jay.
HANCOCK
B1r IIlrb1r-May III Miss Mamie Grin
llv Corners aud N~ Harrison NrlrIl
HuIekiuS. both uf Bar Harb1r.
pcnnbScut-MJy NJ Miss Ursula Il.
MarlweN tl Frank :. WavjWeM both ot
Wcs. Frunkl.u-May ~. MIS- H,~sic n.
HardiSou tp C.aranC, Z. Robbins bIth Of
frankir.
BroohIin-May \. Miss Hattie e. Audcr-
son ~ Charles \. Tyler, both uf Brook
lln.
KENNEGEC.
Gardncr-MIy u Richard Morrlsscy aul
Miss Catherine Mcdonald.
Farmiu-duir-NaN :. oliver I'll MrrrilI
lud Miss Bessie Smith. both pt Yves, car
diner.
AIAiou-Mly 7. Lester E.ckucu of Mad
iSon and Miss Jcnnjc Rollins OF Albion.
SAGApAIOC.
Woo,wi-h-Nay II. Charles T. Morton
nt Munlwtch lnl Miss Blanche Octave
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
WITH FINE WEATHER
Manager Currie Of London Thinks that The
Paris May Be Saved.

London, May 2l.-Mr Curriy. London
manager IF Richardson. spence X Cp.-
said to 4 representative uf The Associated
Press, this afternoon:
I'LL am not yct in q position tn cXplliG
the mishap "a the Paris nor Ia apporuuu
the blame. II any responsible agent ul
the company is on tho spot investigating
the facts Will he known IN due time. A
present | only know officially that the
Paris ran on the rocks at l.3n this morn
ing. during a thick. drizzinG rain.
III rejoice that nobody was even hur
The cargo is now being discharged uu
lighters and the prospect iS 'lavnrLhlc uf
saving the snip 1T fine weather continues.
It Is hoped She may be rciluatcd at high
ride, about 3 clock tomorrow.
Admiral Frcemanilr's dispatch Of tv VI
gunboats to the scene Is not the less ap-
preciated because Of the faCt that th-
passengers, mails and baggage had al
ready been landed before their arrival
our great desire now ~ to satisfy thr
passengers with regard to their future
movements. \ large proportion have u--
ready arranged 20 sail by the 81. PAU.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
STRANGE COINCIDENCE
OF Wreck OF Mohegan and Paris Commented
on by London Papers.

London, May 22-An the morning
papers comment editorially upon the
accident to the Paris, calling attention
to the strange coincidence with the Mo
hegan wreck. in which the loss of all
the officers left the position of the
ship, 50 far out Of its proper course.
unexplained, the verdict only showing
a slack lookout
The Morning Post and the Daily Mail
call attention to the mysterious and
treacherous currents in the channel, T"
urge an improved system of buoys and
call for a postponement of Judgment
until the fullest investigation shall
have been had
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Local Matters.
The Golfer.

lie bought two g1udy scarlet coats,
ss-buitOhcd. with green collars.
lis knlckcrbockcra made the bill
Close tu $ltH.
The golf club that he joined WIS large.
Established wen. ana thrifty:
Ana for his fee IN good, hard cash.
lie next put a 50.
Ills brassey, clccks, and puttcr fine,
The club with which to drive.
The bag. the balls. and Oihcr sticks.
Cost nearly ..
Wi,h shoes broad-soled with ho5-nal,s
filled
lie next his feet bcdecks:
Fer them ne gave UP in exchange
"a Crisp, new grceu-backcd y.
For sundrics, ike code Of rules.
White paint. rubber tee,
And books u tell him how 30 play.
lie dropped al least ".
.At last ho started out one day.
And. as hc hit the fence
Gee some one heard the caddie say.
'Hc plays like 80 cents"
Chicago Times-H raid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Loss Of Position Leads 20 Suicide.

New York May q l,Iward SelI.,k
who. two months ago. eIdcd servit- N.
IL years as paymasJer H. the cI.Stntn
house committed 81 lie at his hurHe
this afternoon. by shuot,ng Mr.. <enect,
was decided to.pul Republican III the
custom house in the place of Mr.. Se.leck.
VINO was Democrat. The loss of his
PLACE is said - have worried Mr.. SellecG
until his hea broke down.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Cony & Fuller Of this city, have Sc
cured the contract to furnish 100000
brick for the Great Northern Paper
Company for their new mills at Madi-
son. and they are shipping carload
Or more each day. They have also the
contract I'd furnish the Hollingsworth
& Whitney Company of Winslow. with
nearly as many.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Arrangements for Memorial day have
recently been completed by members Of
Russell Post. No. %, G. \. r. The Memo
rial address IL to be given in Coburn hail
at 1.30 O'Clock 2. NJ. by J. W. Webster Of
Newport, chaplain Of the Department Of
Maine The hour is earlier than usual
tn enable Mr.. Webster % leave town on
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

patent medicines were taken, but without re-
suit, until we decided to try s. S. s., and bv the
time the first bottle was finished her head be-
gan TO neal A dozen bottles cured her com
Iietely ana left her skin perfectly smooth She
rs now sixteen years old, and has magnificent t
growth of hair. Not a sign Of the dreadful
disease has ever returned
Fl. T. SHORE.
270i Lucas Ave, ST Louis, Mo.
Don't expect local applications of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the d.
Specific
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Eczema!
The Only Cure,

Eczema is more than a skin disease
and no skin remedies can cure it, The
doctors are unable to effect cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
to the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is in the blood, and
Swift's Specific is the only remedy
which car reach such deep-seated blood
diseases.
Eczema broke out on nv daughter and con.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
S.S.S.fTfss Tse Blood

Is the only cure and will reach the most
obstinate case. 1t is far ahead of all
similar remedies, because it cures cases
winch are beyond their reach. s. S. s. is
purely vegetable, and is the only blood
se,iieuy rel, guaranteed to contain no pot
"',1' mercury or other mineral.
r. books mailed free by Swift Specific
company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Word was received here. FRIDAY Y;ght.
from oswego Fails, stating that Robe,
Mckenzie. who had been passing tho win
ter there with his brother, had died that
afternoon. Mr.. Mckenzie for many years
was q resident Of this town, having
charge Of one Of the rooms in the Coburl
wooden mill The body was brought 10
this town where it will be Inferred. HIS
wife, who died a few years ago is also
buried in this town
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Loans on Real Estate Security

The Gardiner Loan and Building Asso-
cation is prepared to advance money to
any desired amount on adequate real es-
tate security. Terms Will be disclosed on
application to its Augusta attorneys.
Williamson 4 Eurlc.sh, Offices oyer Gram
lte Bank. j1nOdu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

The Log Driving Company had a
crew Of men at work on the river, sat
urday. stringing the booms for the
drive, the advance guard of which viii
be along in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

The Shakcspcarian reading. this eve
ming. the reading by Mrs Richards
Thursday evening, tn Sunday-school
convention at the Baptist church.
Thursday, and the Masonic reception,
Friday evening. are the attractions Of
the week. that are thus far announced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

The baseball boys and the other
athletes have no reason to complain
because it rained. Saturday. as they
have heretofore this season had such
fine weather for their games and prac-
tice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

F. =. Burgess is making an offer
that calls for prompt response. Best
81 cabinets during this week only cost
$50 per dozen at his studio.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

It's the little colds that grow into hin
colds. the big colds that END in ccnsumn.
non 10 and death. Watch .,e little rylds
..o, vi woSd wod j., 5 . Norway Pirs Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Macbeth recital hy the famous
shakaspearian reader, John f. Howard
"A Boston, at the Unitarian parlors,
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Daily 1enre5ee 3onrns.
Cards 81 thanks. oblu.rv ,o.,.

Cards of thanks, obituary no.icss -.
lutions Of respect. etc, VIII b. cb.,,.1
al the rate OF ten cents per lin :.
charges less than seventy-Hve cents
y" Advertising announcements. a
entertainments. whose object n n.
riislng of money will be charged a, "a.
rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices. news form. I'm
be excluded from our local column, -
cept such as refer to advertiser. oc>-
pylng space in our advertising coIumn.
and VIII be run under d s.p.rats h..h
on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail 10 recsive IN.
JOURNAL promptly will confer . frr,
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

About 300 was cleared from Living
Whist by the UniversaIist society. The
expenses were about 800
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Deputy Marshal George Simpson Of
Watcrville, brought a prisoner to jail.
Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Tic rein was just what was needed
to make The grass green, and il bright
ensd up things amazingly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

a panic The sturbuIrI boats uf thr
Paris were swung ready FOR launching
ALI the women ana children We're being
together aud thr prumpt arrival
Of the tugs facilitated deharkJt.on-"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Prospects for Saving Paris Arc Good.

Liverpool. May 21.-The American
Line agents here have been informed
that the prospects Of salving are good.
50 long As the wind keeps moderate
from the west and north.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

+. F. Files and A. l.. Hatch returned
Saturday, from a trip to Southern
Pines, North Carolina
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

tinued to spread until
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
by several good doctors,
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
to her face. She was
taken to two celebrated
health springs, but re-
ceived no benefit. Many
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Local nuurs.

]. 4. Parker in company with 4.
George will make souvenir pictures
'''' '''''' n '''' ''''' Mayg2l'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
Special Advertisements.
WANTED

Ladies to make slmp.e patches Il,
home; >G to Slo weekly; mo- cinvaS-ing: rc-
ply EnNrlopy ior sample ana particulars
Fos,cr Machine Co., - West .9th s..
NV York mava2 dIv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

civil Engineer Greenwood. who IL cm-
ployod on The ncw-pulp mil at Mnllnoyk-
ct. was in town from Friday night uutI
Saturday afternoon. visiting his family.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
SkOWHEGAN

william CluuGh passed Sunday in Wa
tcrv!lc with friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

An article of merit Is sure to win So
WSn the Hop Plasters " hich are used IN
s,ouasI mousShos OF MONIES witt confidence and
medicine dealers "e''''u' 3Ai
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

The Gardiner seni-ccEtenniaI ce!e-
brati1n will open. today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22
FAIRFIELD.

Horace B. Flood of Nashua, n. H..
has been in town a few DAYS on ErsI-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Here is a chance for the boys to get
an air gun free. Call at ]. L. Fullers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Miss Alice. Whittier returned. Friday
evening from Lowell. Mass, whore sha
has been passing several weeks with -uI-
attVeS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

local talent Will Pc the minstrel show
uy the Odd Fellows ana Ecbekahs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Frank w. Briggs. B0wdoiu. ~. passed
Saturday and Sunday IN town, the sucs,
" Genera! i. =. Sheppard and family.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

The next great event 10 be staged by
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Howard Nyman, Bowdoin '0. w.ll rc-
turn 10 college, this morning, having
passed two days IN town with hj- parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

Mrs II L. Briggs "a Auburn. returned
/" nor home. Saturday, having passed
several days with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

County Attorney {. o. Small of Mad
isnn. wa HI town. SAlurlAN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-22

clyde Church Colby. 'o3 Wa IN town.
Saturday ard Sunday
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Place. who left for Everett on Aug
usf II LAST. saying be Intended TO 70 10
work IN Biackman's mill. Instead he went
10 Thayer 4 Sorwsy's office ard SOLD
REIMBURSEMENT Of his homestead as Oso
And has not been seen or heard Of since,
though di1eent search has been made both
IN Everett and Seattle His disappearance
n this manner has almost craxed his wife
VINO has sent out notices all over the coun-
Try asking for Information The missing
man had lived IN Arlington several years,
and there Ii no knowledge why he should
nave gone. His wife fears that he has
oeen fouily dealt with or has become de-
ranged. He answers 10 the following de-
scrpfion: A shingle weaver by occupation,
q years old. tight complexion. blue eyes
smooth face, conspicuous scar on left Jaw.
wore black cutaway coat, no vest, reddish
brown trousers. cotton shirt and soft Hight
brown hat.
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II IL First On the Docket for the
Jury Term Next Week.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-lntelllgencer
TACOMA. Sept s--Casts for trial n the
superior court will be assigned tomorrow
by Judge Carroll, the jury term TO begin
September IS
In The criminal department. before Judge
ksan. the trial ~ state cases will begin
next week Monday.
Tho hrst case on the docket IA the state
w. Nickeus. charged with attempted hrib-
cry IN connection with the settlement; ~
the so-calisi 'mili'or-soilar suit ~ the
city sgainst The Wright estate growing
out II the sale 81 the plan, 81 the old ish,
and water company 10 the csiy
In connection WITH the trial 81 ihe
Nicksus case I, IN stated tina, The cOnnpro-
mis- ia likely to he we'll aired and the
proposition 10 being arita,ed % setting
aside the comnromse on the ground that
~ was brought about by fraud The city
had a judgment for nearly 81 80 90 agsins,
the Wright evca's ana had property Tn
yerforled a. sS*leIo sety~f Nv the sheriff
under tho Judgment uy she comprtmiss
the judgment was satisfied hy he payment
OF H,0 GO cash ard the turning over 20 the
cry NJ the plant OF the Commercial T. gh.
Company. worth about $50 er0
Good lawyers say however that there
- no way of opening M the case that
would result In any advantage 20 the city
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STATE GRAIN COMMISSION.
An Important Meeting "a be HELD
Wednesday, Septe mi Der 70.

-" s@pOptont meeun8 10 be HeI0
Wednesday. September 70.
Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteil.gencer.
TACOMA. Sept s.--The annual meeting
held ~ the Office OF George r. Wright In
this city on Wednesday. September %
ID. +. Anderson. OF Rosalia. has been ap.
pointed member Of the board. which 10
s.dei George p. Wright. OF the walia
Walla country. and Mr. Anderson. from
so far as Mr. Wright q now Informed. the
present grades OF grain are satisfactory.
and there are no matters OF Importance
coming up for discussion.
Mr. Wright has Just returned from a
trip through the palouse country and the
delayed the harvest though. Mr.. Wright
says, the damage 10 grain already In stack
II slight and very little Will spoil II the
weather clears up.
be nearly complete by this time. but be-
cause Ct the rams not more than x per
cent. OF the grain is cut nor more than 10
per cent q u threshed in the Palouse
Walla waila country.
II the rains had not come on the crop
would have been a very fair che now
though very little % Il may sprout. ye, Z
rttle.
Up in the Colviie country and on the In
dian hay ranches thousands OF tons OF hay
has been lying In the cock 20 long that Il
has been ruined. The oats have also been
badly injured by the rains.
A. consequence feed will he high again
this season n that country. Hay IL sell.
Ing In Republic for cents a pound now.
and the chances are that n Will continue
at high prces next season on account Of
the loss Of - large portion 81 the hay
and cat crops. The hay was cut 1ust as
the rain started In. and they have never
been able 20 get ~ dry enough 20 pu, IN
the stack. The consequence r. that IL has
lain there In the fields and spoiled