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We understand there was nOtnlnR saved and no insurance. The unfor- tunate matter is deplored hy the many friends of NIT. Gleason and family who have thus lost their home
 Mineral Wealth: On Tuesdav's flyer lady carrying small baby got aboard without buying ticket. When the conductor came around for the fare she handed him five dollar bill Her mind must have been en- tirely on the baby however, for when the conductor asked her if she had nothing smaller, she answered, "Why, I've only been married year."
 Prospector: The United States land court in session at Santa Fe. N M., has just con flrmed the survey of the San Juan de las Boquillas y No gales land grant. The grant embraces l1,000 acres of land On the San Pedro river between Fairbank and Nogales and is the property of the Hearst es- tate. It was surveyed by J. A. Rock fellow, and the official notification of the confirmation has not yet reached Tucson.
 Graham Bulletin: W T Webb, Fred Webb, Phil Merrill and Jacob Burns were in the county seat We'd nesday docking up some land in the vicinity of the Cluff ranch south of Pima, which it is de- sired to enter from the government. The recent strike of artesian water at the Gulf ranch has created some excitement and desire to secure land in that vicinity. Other abte mpts are to be made to get artesian water.
 Flagstaff Gem The ice famine which has prevailed in Flagstaff for the past few days was in a measure broken the first of the week by getting a supply of ics from the Ice Caves nine miles southwest of thls place. The ice taken out of these caves is of a very fine quality, being frozen very hard and is slow to melt. It is cer- tainly one of Natures greatest won ders to ind tons of good ice stored in these caves in the middle of July. The ice being so solid and hard at this time, and this being the warmest season ever experienced in Flagstaff, is evident that the ice on these re- markable caves never melts. These ice caves are wonder and well worth seeing. Whether the ice from these caves will be extensively used or not by our citizens has not been deter mined
 Lordsburg Liberal: The Morenci Southern bridge across the Gila, at Guthrie has been SC far completed that trains can cross, and work is uow being rushed on the track from this bridge to Owl canon, where the second bridge will be constructed. This bridge will not take so long to put in shape as the one across the Gila. as it is much shorter. By the the time it is built the grade to the San Francisco river will De ready for the rails, when work will be pushed on the third bridge. The fancy rail road huilding is on the far side of the San Francisco The grade from the San Francisco is s0 steep that the ruad has to be built on trestles and through tunnels. In two places it crosses itself. the crossings being far up the mountain. From Guthrie to the Sau Francisco river the road is built SO that it can easily be changed to standard gaug-, the bridges be- ing especially arranged for such q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
A Fugitive from Justice.

Frank w. Underwood of Wellesley.
Norfolk county. Massachusetts. was
arraigned in the Auburn police court,
Thursday. for being a fugitive from
justice.
He pleaded not guilty and the hear
ing was continued to Monday July 80.
Geo. +. Mccain, Esq, is counsel for
the respondent.
The procedure is somewhat new in
legal circles hereabouts.
The respondent is wanted in Welles-
ley. Mass. for an alleged assault on
Nettie NJ. Blight of that place. war
rant from the Massachusetts courts
setting forth this charge was sent to
Auburn to be served on the young man.
The respondent refused to go to Mass
achusetts without requisition papers
and in due process of law n warrant
was then sworn in the Auburn police
court by City Marshal Garcelon,
charging him with being fugitive
from justice. He was apprehended
and taken to the lookup in answer to
this document and was admitted TO
bail pending the hearing. The Massa-
chusetts officers expected to be in Au-
burn. Thursday. with the warrant OF
requisition from the governor of Mass
achusetts. but they We're unable to get
around. Hence the continuance of the
hearing to Monday. July 30.-Lewiston
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

During the shower. Wednesday after
noon. John Griffin's house at Willard. in
Portland, was struck by lightning and
damaged about 500. Sergeant Lewis
wife at Fort Preble was knocked insensi :
BILE, while taking in some clothes.
Since the attempt to murder Joseph
Boulet of Worcester was made on the
bridge between Portland and South Port
land. it has been discovered that in a
and robbed of small sums. Marshal Syl-
vester said that he should allow Boulet
to go home, Thursday. SO as to go to
work, he having promised to come back
IN case suspected parties are arrested.
Arthur Hevey. 13, son of Napoleon He
vey, second hand in the Pepperell mills,
residing at % Netromile street, Biddeford
has been missing from his home since
Monday, and it is feared by his parents
that he went to the river swimming and
was drowned. The police were notified
and although they have searched the city
from end TO end they have been unable TO
find any trace of the missing youth. 1t
was learned, however that he had told
some companions tnat he was going in
swimming.
The new three-masted schooner Helena
of New York, was launched, Thursday
from the yard of the Kelley, Spear Co.,
Bath in the presence of Il large crowd.
She was the first three schooner
to go overheard from a Bath yard since
1896 when the Edward Smith was
launched by the same builders. The
Helena will have a carrying capacity OF
first of next week. She is not yet char
tered. She will cost about $4,000 and is
owned in New York The managing own
ers are A. I'll. Bull x Co. of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
A SOLDIER MURDERED.
4Oth Infantry Takes Swift Revenge Filipino
Force Active in Mindanao.

Manila, July 26-At Oroquieta, in
northern Nndanao, two soldiers enter
ed a native store for the purpose of
buying food. While there one of them
was killed by a bolo and his head sew
cred from his body. The other escap-
ed and gave the alarm. a company
of the 10th Inf, stationed at Cagaya,
repaired to Oroquieta and killed SO ma
tives, 80 of them being in a sing house.
Subsequently the gunboat Callao, COM
manded by Lieut.. George b. Bradshaw.
shelled Oroquieta. burning the ware
houses One of the crew was killed.
A force of the enemy estimated to
number 500, under the leadership of
Alvarese. formerly the insurgent pres
ident of Yambranga. is now persist
emily troubling northern Mindanao. A
marine at the outpost of Isabella de
Basilan was boloed by natives and so
badly wounded that he died. Isabella
is tranquil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

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present Rase han Interest saa,,s 70 ~,
growing in the town now that II bas
team shat can represent it with honor to
themselves and the town
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and kent the hits we'll in hand Russsu
who has aone good vork in tho most
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odds were against him
The double nlav made tha visitors zoe
! nrettv littIa thing IowalI .ha a.,
man nm in tho f,ftb had maaa = o,oan ~,
and was ,ool,i,y for oh,noa - -,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
BRUTAL SOLDIERS
Assault Car CoBtucto! at New Bediord-war-
rant for Arrest Sent Out.

New Bedford, Mass, July 26.-Con-
ductor Samuel Smith of the Union
Street Railway Co, refused to allow n
soldier of Battery A. eth Artillery. sta
toned at Fort Rodman. to ride on his
car. this afternoon. because he appear
ed to be drunk. On the next trip OF
Conductor Smiths car to the end OF
Brock avenue, near the fort, the sol
der whose name is London, followed
by four of his companions, boarded
the car, smashed in a door which Con-
ductor Smith had fastened and as
saulted the conductor in brutal man
ner. while the sentry ran across the
street from the government property
and with bayoneted gun, prevented
Motorman Lemon from going to Con-
ductor Smiths assistance. Smith has
sworn out warrant for London's ar
rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
Beers FIGHT AND RETREAT.
All Of Roberts Generals Advancing-engage.
ments Almost Daily Reported.

London, July 26.-Lord Roberts reports
to the war office, under date of Balmoral /,
July %. as follows:
1--WE marched here, yesterday, without
seeing the enemy. The Beers on July u
engaged French and Hutton six miles
south of Balmoral While Anderson $
mounted infantry attacked the Beers
right French made turning movement
around their left. Seeing their retrea t
threatened, the Beers broke and fled.
French and Hutton followed, and pro-
posed to cross Oliphant's river, today, at
Naauwpoort. Our casualties were one
wounded
Lord Roberts reports to the war office,
today, that General Archibald Hunter :
command was heavily engaged July Il
and 25 in the hills south of Bethlehem.
The Beers were strongly entrenched and
fought stubbornly throughout the 2ith
md compelled the British to retire from
some of their positions with about 50 cas-
ualties.
worked around in Brandwater basin in
the rear of the Beers, while General Hec-
tor Mcdonald and General Bruce Hamil-
ION were blocking outlets on the front
If the federals, who had evacuated their
aosition at Witkno.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
DaiIv elIAebee 335dtnsii
1HomAsroM SCHOONER LOST.


London, July 26.-Edward Shea. mate
of the schooner Eta A. Simpson,
which sailed from Bangor, Me-, June
%, arrived at southampton. Thursday,
and reports that the Simpson was
wrecked in the Gulf of Mexico, July
12 All of the crew were picked up by
the French vessel Milo and landed at
Cherbourg. The Eta A. Simpson was
a three masted schooner of 26S tons
and hailed from Thomaston. Me. She
was owned by John G. Hall & Co., and
was commanded by Captain Hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
JURY STILL OUT.
Unable 10 Agree and Fate Of Muliigan Of Bos.
ton Still Undecided.

Covington, Ky. July 26.-The jury in
the case of Thomas Mulligan. tried
as an accessory with Wallace Bishop
In killing a tramp and Officer Nc
Query. at a late hour tonight, reported
that it could not agree and asked to
be discharged. Judge Tarvin would
not let the jury go, but ordered cots
and let them go to sleep and ordered
them to resume their deliberations.
tomorrow. till verdict was reached.
Patrick Mulligan of Lawrence, Mass,
and other friends are here with the de-
PENDANTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
THINKS IT WAS YourslEY.
witness Thinks Ne Heard Him Say He Had
-. Decided 10 Kill coebei.

Georgetown, KY, July 26.-In the
trial, today. of Caleb Powers, charged
with completely in the shooting of Gov
Goebel. several interesting features
were developed. Constable Davis Har-
rod Of Frankfort, who entered the ex-
ecutive building minute or two after
the shooting of Gov. Goepel, testified
that he saw a man whose description
ne declared tailed with Henry Yout-
sey, close the door of the office of the
secretary of state behind him and run
down the basement steps.
w. II. Wagner of Williamsburg, the
home of Charles Finley, who said he
arrived in Frankfort with the mountain
men. Jan. 25. and spent much of his
time up to the day of the assassination
in Powers office, said that on Friday
preceding the assassination, several
parties were in Powers office discuss
ing ways and means of defeating Goe-
bel before the Legislature and one man
in the party said: Somebody ought to
kill the id rascal
Another replied: Il have made up
my mind to do that myself
The witness said he did not know
either of the men talking at that time.
but he had seen Youtsey recently and
was almost positive he was the man
who had made the last remark.
The defence put Robert Noaks on the
stand, this afternoon, and questioned
him at length for the purpose of laying
a foundation to contradict his testi-
mony-
A letter written by Noaks to his cous-
in Mice E'fia RIankaprhip Paw
louisville. Ind, since his arrest prom
ises to play an important part in the
matter so far as Noaks' testimony is
concerned. in the event the defence
can produce the letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
The funeral of Charles NeWbury. a

The funeral of Charles Newbury. a
prominent Chicago realestate dealer.
over whose body his widow stood guard
with a revolver to prevent the holding
of an inquest. has taken place Mrs.
Newgury was finally prevailed upon to
permit the inquest. The coroner had
stated that he would not allow the fun
eral to proceed unless he was first per
mitted to determine the cause of the
death of Newbury whose body was
found in the bath tub at the family
residence, Monday. The coroner's jury
found that death was caused by loco
motor ataxia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The game of ball between the Thick,
and the Trims, which was to have been
played at the Fairfield Trotting park.
wednesday afternoon, was postponed on
account of the unfavorable weather 1t
is not now known just when the game
VIII be played. as the Geralds have made
arrangements to play here Thursday and
Saturday afternoon, a game will occur
between the Geralds and the West End
team of Waterville, for $50 side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
The Trials at Havana.

Havana, July 26.-The fiscal in charge
of the custom house fraud cases asked
the court, today, for a sentence upon
and a fine of $llSG: upon Cubas Lopez.
Chacon and Corujido, appraisers. terms
of Imprisonment ranging from three TO
six months, with fines ranging from $261
to s29O1; and upon two merchants impli-
Gated fines to the amount of their re-
spective frauds. He asked for the dis
charge of three employees against whom
there was not sufficient evidence to Sc
cure conviction The prosecution involved
y; distinct fraudulent appraisements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

were postponed on account of rain.
The American pilgrims under the direc-
ton of Father ii. Porcile of Brooklyn
were received by Pope Leo, at Rome
Thursday.
The date of the presentation of ap-
propriate trophies to the battleship
kearsarge by the state Of New Hamp-
shire has been officially fixed for Sept
II, at Portsmouth.
The directors of the Boston & Maine
Railroad have declared a regular semi
annual dividend of per cent. on pre-
ferred stock. payable Sept. l, and 4
regular quarterly dividend of $l.15 a
share in common stock. payable Oct. /.
The 20mile motor paced race between
Jimmy Michael and Johnnie Nelson.
which was scheduled for Saturday
night at Charles River park, Boston.
has been postponed until Tuesday
evening at the request of Michael, who
says he has caught a cold.
James A. Ten Eyck. in discussing at
Gloucester. Mass. the adverse criticism
in the Toronto Telegram, which said that
his son. Edward II. Ten Eyck. quit in
the national single scull race at the ma
tional regatta. said that his son would
meet any man living in 4 match race
held under the sanction 81 me y. A. A
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and Clarke forest reserve Gus Mos
Ter. superintendent of the reserve. re-
ports that the Indians set fire to the
timber ANA are sIaughtering the game.
Millions of acres are burning.
c.,o,,rc C.or1o, pa.,Ia o,,,,,.a, Zoo,
poIond p ,Inlin.,,v- o,r,.io+aa Of rho
,,,,,,,,ar - NJ H. 49,. 90,
| ,,,,,.,,1 ,,,f,., I, .,-,,.i,,, CO -, NJ.
vi, ,rb,,.cday ,.ith IA ,,a,,r, =, ~
case IN, submission IA IA canr, ~ ~
rao1s iii nranorad ~ ~ ,.ao,rd LII, :,
signature. The court of appeals con
venes in October. LAWYER Battle
wants to get the case before the first
session.
Fire in tho buildirgs ot o95 .nd oo-
South Water street Chicago Thursday
caused damage estimated hatwae, $40
600 and s75 0oo created a Mia noric
amono a Score of rirIs o,rsaa ~
death of 5000 cbickans ana 81, a Tina
threatened the whole block Three Girls
were reported missing bur il is believ-
ed they escaned. Barber G. 90 makers
of dairy utensils. and II. l.. Brown &
Son communication, roarobo,4 s,,..o;,od
80 - - 'i'''''e'''
the principal loss.
| One narson was fatally .nd two u,ar,
| CO" 80
seriously injured IN wreck on the
three miles east of Beaumont. Texas
Tho vvrecked nassanga,. train lat Nov
-
orleans, "euIeSday night. Wnlle run
ming at full speed. the axle of the tend
er suddenly snanned and all the coach.
49,, ~, e.. - gu - ..
, es ana the lrst fulilnah sleeper leit
the track and turned over an embank-
ment There were MANY narrov es
.,a ~, e,..-,a, ~
cdpes anu seNerdi passengers received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

A special to the Minneapolis, Mimi.
Times from Victoria, b. c., says:
Passengers by steamer Cottage City
from Alaskan ports. report that an un-
confirmed rumor was circulated at
Juneau when they left that the steam
er Florence Ill had been caught in q
storm on Lake Lebarge and capsiZed
There We're $50 passengers aboard and
40 are said to have lost their lives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
The Colombian Revolution ColIapses.

Washington, July 26-The state de-
partment has received Il dispatch from
Consul General Gudger at Panama.
announcing the collapse of the revolu-
tionary movement there. He states
that the Liberals unexpectedly sur
rendered and that quiet now prevails
at Panama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
Relief in Six Hours.

relieved in Six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t Is a
great surprise on account of its exceed
Ing promptneSs In relieving pain In blad-
der. kidneys and back, In male or female
Relieves retention OF water almost imme-
diately. III you want quick relief and
cure this Is the remedy. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webster & Co.. druggists. Augusta,
Ne, th.fri&sat,ly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The remains of the late George S.
Clarke of Skowhegan. were brought here.
Wednesday. for interment Mr.. Clarke
was formerly a resident of this town and
was the father of Mrs w. S. Crawford
He was at work in a bayfield, just out of
Skowhegan, and was stricken down while
at his work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Rev. and Mrs. ]. F. Rhoades of the J-ni-
versaiist church. entertained the younger
members of their Sunday School and the
Sunday School at Waterville at their
peasant home on Western avenue. Thurs
day afternoon. A fine supper was pro-
vided. Mr.. Rhoades, with his usual fore
thought. combined an entertainment both
amusing and instructive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Judge Fields of the common pleas
court at Louisville, Ky, has handed
down an opinion on the case of John
Henry Wilson. against Judge William
L. Brown. in which he held that there
had been no election, last November
in the 9th judicial. district of Ken
lucky. for circuit judge. Under, the
decision Judge Wilson, who claimed to
have been elected and who attempted
to hold court, will have to vacate and
.Judge w. L. Brown. who was appoint
ed by Governor Bradley to fill an unex-
pired term, will hold on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Charles II. Hoyt, manager and play
yriyt was taken to the Insane asylum
It Hartford, Wednesday night. suffer
ing from nervous prostration and men
tai arrangement. This is the second
lime Mr.. Hoyt has been an inmate Of
such an institution. The first time was
about a year ago. His symptoms at
present are similar to those of year
ago. He was unable to care for him
self when taken into custody, and the
authorities deemed it best for him that
he be placed under restraint. Physi-
clans hope that his ailment is only
temporary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Miss E,eanor Barrett, instructor at the
Emerson School of Oratory. Boston
gave an informal talk at the Baptist
church, "Wednesday evening, under the
auspices of the ladies of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. Miss Bar
frett is attending the summer school at
Waterville, as teacher in physical cul-
ture. She is a very interesting speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The Bishop of Japan. who was OF the
class of 80 at Yale. has been visiting in
New Haven. where he is remembered as
Sidney Partridge. His brother William
Ordway Partridge, the sculptor of note.
designed the Shakespeare statue in Lin
coin Park. Chicago. The bishop arrived
from Japan in New York commence
ment morning, just in time 10 join his
class at Yale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

A Charlottetown. p. L. l., dispatch
says: "At st. James picnic, Wednes-
day. 80 people were poisoned by eating
canned goods. All will recover, but
several nearly died. ]. b. Patton Of
Halifax, among the number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
THE eERALDs WIN.
Take First Game from Augusta by Score Of
S to l..

The first game of the series arranged
between the Geralds Of this town and H..
local team Of Augusta, was played on thu
Driving Park grounds, Thursday after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Accidents come with distressing ire
Quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings,
sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric OIL re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without II.
mon. wed, fri&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
AUGUSTA.

Two-base hts-F'loOd and Smith. Double
play-Mc Balm and Bean. Hit by pitched
ball-Taylor and Gilley. Struck Out-By
Russell. 4; by Campbell. G. Passed balls
Aiken. Umpires, Wallace Hill, Fairfield,
and Charles Dill, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
Lewiston Abandons Old Home Week.

Lewiston. Me-, July 26.-Old Home
Week has been definitely abandoned in
this city and several parties are talk
ing Of going to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The picnic to have been given by the
Chonea Club TO its invited guests
Wednesday afternoon, was postponed a
few days, on account of the unfavorable
weather