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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-25
TOTAL Death LIST
WILL NEVER Be KNOWN
People Do Not Understand Terocity
Of Galveston Storm Says Gov
ernor Sayers.

NEW YORK. Oct. l8.-Governer DO
ssph u. Savers of Texas. who Is he-e at
tending the bazaar for the benefit of the
Galveston sufferers. said last night:
The horror of the Galveston disaster
has been in no way over estimated The
most conservative now puf the loss of life
at COCO, and the estimates run all the
way from this minimum to a maximum oi
l2oOo. The truth will never be known
for be-oad question hundreds were swept
away and their bodies sunk at sea
The property loss is in the millions
in the tens OF millions. indeed. A great
part of the city Was destrpyed and il WAS
all damaged. Thanks 10. the generosity
of the peorls Of all sections OF the Union
the people Of Galveston are no longer in
want They have recovered from the
first shock OF the disaster and are all ut
work 10 restore the city TO its original
condition. Their bravery and pirek In
shs face az calamity merit the highest
praise 49,
In response To an inquiry as To whether
in hss opinion the, new Galveston couil
he mad safe from the slsngsr OF future
seorsss. Governor Savers said:
Il think thar much san be done iook-
ing 10 the safety OF the new city. bat
do rot believe s:iar there viii be repe
tition OF the frightfai hurricane that
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-25
Immigration INSPECTOR BROWN
TOLD m'uNIET | fEW Flc1s.
li5,om ssas Correspondent Of Fae Repasl.ea,.-ll

IF5oE9 . S'aF SoFFssg5adtHs ~ 20 NEFa01ElEI
WASHINGTON, Oct Ie--I. X Brown, Immigration
sfeetor Hawaii reached Washington today
with the treasury department about immigration He
has got around the talk this being
he viii have frequent Conferences with the department during
DAYS the result OF all these viii adpear in
The Republican in due time
Mr. Brown called the White House tins afternoon
the president He talked politics to Mr.. Mckinley.
Mr. Brown told the president all about political
tie islands believed that suggested that If repub
an party intends keep control there changes had
right away Mr. Brown does think
republicans chance carrying November
in the islands whispered around Washington that Dole
PLAYING with the party and that flea will be put
ear does change of his But probably
too late reported accomplish much along tha, line for
the present year.
Mr. Brown will be in the States several weeks ESL
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-25
Fine Lot of California Mules.

All the above oaa Be had 1t a
bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
THE FOOL KILLER
Carries Peter Nissen Through
Niagara Whirlpool Rapids.
Expected That the Fool Killer Would
Live u to Its Name.
But Owner Lives TO Seek Fortune in Some
Dime Museum

Niagara Fans, n 81, July 9-Prter
Nie@"n of Chicago or Mr.. EoWScr. a.; hr
styles himself. went through the Whirl-
pool rapids Of the Niagara river. this
afternoon. in tn" presence vi about
10000 persons. in his craft the Fool
Killer.
The boat WAS toWrd to rock about
on" mile above the rapids. At 3.51. the
start down stream was actually com
m"nc"d. The tickle ,ddirs. however.
kept the Fool Killer drifting about I'M
ill 40, when she got into the Whirl-
pool current and started for the final
plunge.
The crowd th"n saw thc craft ri.;. 81
the crest Of 4 smooth wave and then
dive like 2 fish hawk into the loauing
spray ana disappear. She soon Shot
up again. rolling ana rlun%ing until
ehr passed "A bend in tn" river.
Tho huuyInt craft kent on the crest
az the waves until submerged again on
thu, verge "f tn" whirlpool Shooting
into the whirlpool. the Fool Killer
swung around ana went down like y
fishing bob but quickly rose again.
Shortly before & o'clock the Fool
Killer was carried ont t. tho edge NJ
the rapids ana a line was thrown 10y
EoWscr to mon on shore. who hauled
him in. Ills first words We're: How
is that for PoWser""
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
TIRED OF THE WAR.
Several Prominent POer Off,
cials Voluntarily Surrender.
Boef Forces Being Driven About
Pres. Steyn Now Wandere:.
The Beers Make an Unsuccessful Attempt 10
Rccapture Rustenburg.

London, July 9.-Lord Roberts teIe-
graphs to the war Office from Pretoria
as follows:
The officer commanding Mt HeiIhron
reports that State Sec Blignaut State
Attorney Dickson and Members Of the
Council Vantander and Kuppervergen
came in. yesterday, and surrendered.
Hutton was attacked, yesterday. in
a position he was holding by a large
number of Beers. He cut them off
without much difficulty The 5-inch
guns with him being found most useful.
Our only casualties was Lieut.. Young
Of the lst Canadian Mounted troops
slight scalp wound. The enemy left
several wounded on the ground and
sent a flag of truce with a request that
they might be received in our field hos
pital.
Il regret to say that Capt. Currie
and Lieut.. Kirk Of the Imperial Light
Horse who We're reported wounded in
my telegram of yesterday. We're both
killed. one squadron of this distin-
Suished corps pressed very superior
force Of the enemy in a gallant attempt
to carry off wounded comrade, to
which they attribute the heavy loss
sustained. In addition to the officers
A. Farrar, sergeant. and three troopers
Were killed and the sergeant major
three sergeants, ana seven troopers
We're wounded"
The following dispatch from Lord
Roberts has been received at the war
office:
Pretoria, Sunday, July s.-As the
enemy for some days, had been threat
ening our line Of railway by trying to
get round our right flank, | dispatch
ed Hutton. July ). with mounted in
fantry to reinforce Mahon and with
orders to drive the Beers to the east of
Broenkerspruit These orders We're eff
fectually carried out. during Friday
and Saturday, by Mahon, who was at
tackled by some 5000 men. with six guns
and two MaXims. Our casualties were:
Wounded, two officers. including Cap
tain Nolles Of the Canadian Mounted
Rifles. slightly, and 70 men.
''Stcyn left Bethlehem on the night of
July 4. for Fourlesburg, between Beth
lehem and Ficksburg, accompanied by
Christian De Wet and other Free State
commanders. with troops reported num-
herring 5000 men.
'Hanhury-Tracy, commanding at
Rustcnburg, reports that a party of
Eoers under Limmer, called on him,
yesterday, to surrender the town and
garrison. Hcnhury-Tracy replied that
he held RuStenburg for Her Majesty's
government and intended to continue
to occupy it. The enemy then opened
fire with artillery ana tried to take the
heights commanding the town. but did
not succeed. owing to the good ar
made by Hanbury-T Tracy
and his officers.
Eventually they We're driven off
with the assistance of Holdsworth and
his lIuSsars, who made a rapid march
pf As miles. from the neighborhood Of
IeeruSt. with the bushmen under Col.
Airle. on hearing Rr-.enburg was like
~ 70 he threatened. The enemy suf-
fered heavily ana five men We're cap
turd. Our casualties We're two men
killed and one officer and three men
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
BRITISH POLICY DENOUNCED
BY Mrs. Olive Cron~eight Kruger Holds
Onto Gold and Mercenaries Protest.

Cape Town, July AT meeting Of
Afrk1nder women here. today, called
to protest against the annexation of
the republics to the British empire and
the punishment of the rebels Mrs OIL
i've Schriener CrOnweieht denounced
the British policy. She said she was
ashamed Of her English descent, and
added: IF the republics are annexed,
if the Afrikanders are opposed peace
rs impossible. Every trench of Roer
dead is a grave of England's honor
Every bullet making a wound also
finds billet in the hearts Of the en-
pire."
1t is reported here that President
krugerS retention of large amounts of
gold at Mochadodorp. has created the
utmost discomfort among the mercen-
aries officers and men. They expected
substantial rewards for championng
the Eocr interests. but have received
nothing. 1t is added that visiting for
ciGncrs who have subsequently ad-
Vocated Intervention are believed to
continued on page 81
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The SARGENT CASE.
gu .spori Hears That the Famous Case Is a,
Last to Be Settled.

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TayIor Family r union al Belgrade

Belgrade. Me, July "a reunion Of
me family of the late Joseph Taylor
took place at the Old homestead at
Lakeside. Belgrade. Saturday. July :,
when the family Of seven children met
for the first time in Il years.
The children have been scattered
from Maine to Montana, and this meet
ing Of an unbrokcn family of seven
brothers and sisters was an occasion Of
unusual interest ana gladncss t. the
family After partlking of bountiful
repast consisting Of white perch chow
der ana all the good things to he found
NJ 4 model country home the company
was photographed in groups.
The family consists Of five boys ahd
two girls. whose united ages amount t.
1876 wears. ranging from 30 to -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
DIED FROM MS INJURIES.
Fred Smith OF CornviIIe. Fatally Injured by
Being Thrown from Bicycle.

SkoUhcgan. Ne. July 9-CSpeciaD.-
Fred Smith. p years Of age. was
thrown from his wheel near his HON,
in Cornvilc Center, Saturday night,
sustaining injuries which subsequently,
caused his death. Smith was Il rapid
rider and was returning home from his
work after 10 o'clock. While riding
rapidly on a level stretch the front
forks Of his wheel broke. throwing him
several feet and prccipitating him
head first in III" road. In falling h"
struck rock which crushed through
his temples He was discovered short
~ after the accident ana taken to his
home. whore he died. just after :
O'Clock, Sunday morning: He recovered
consciousness before he died. He was
the son If 81 Smith. 4 wcll-knoWn res
ident Of CurnVille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Electric Railroad for Peaks Island

Portland Me. July a.-Louis l..
wh4ldon formerly general manager Of
~. Portland & Yarmouth Electric
Railroad is here in the interests of
Massachusetts ana Connecticut capt
t1lists figuring On a scheme to equip
Peaks Island with a trolley line. Tho
enterprise is financed ana Mr.. WHEEL
don saws the road will lie ready for
operation at the opening Of next season
The road will skirt the shore and con-
meet with the present and with new
steamboat landings General Manager
Cooling of Casco Bay Steamboat Co. IS
financially interested in the enterprise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
WITH ROD AND GUN.
The Fish and Game Associa-
tioN's Annual Excursion.
Kineo Captured by the Members
and Their Lady Friends.
More Expected. Today. and a Splendid Time
Is Assured 10 An.

kineo, Me, July 9.-tSpeciaD. The
annual excursion of the Maine Fish
ana Game Association for 1900 began,
today, and the opening gives promise
Of being the pleasantest of all the out
in2s which that wcll-known oreaniza-
ton of lovers of rod and gun has eve,
held. The weather has for the most
part been excellent. There have been
few showers but none of them of
sufficient magnitude to cause any Sc
rious Inconvenience.
TIL" first delegation to arrive was
that from Bangor, or rather a part of
it. for the leading lights of that party
VIII come, tomorrow morning. The bulk
IF Tn" oXcursioniSts arrived tonight
when 136 landed on the steamer ka-
tahiin.
Among the prominent persons present
are: Ills Honor. Governor Powers. ana
Mrs Powers. Secretary If State Byron
Boyd ana Mrs Boyd. the members, of
III" Fish ana Game Commission. Col.
+. &. Harrington, Gen. ana Mrs. Seldcn
Common ana daughter. Railroad Com
missioner Peaks, Insurance Commits
Siunor carr, :. j. Chadhnurnc. Hon T.
.. Nick"ry. Gcn. John r. richards. ].
II. kimball of Bath. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weston Lewis Of Gardiner
III" program for today included an
excursion about the lake IN one Of tn.
larG" steamers, an informal reception
~ the Governor at night. ana m ad-
dr,ss NY Prof. Shield Of NoW York.
Mrs. Byron Boyd of Augusta. landc,!
tW" hands me trout while fishing. to-
day.
The members Of the fair SIX form a
very conspicuous part of the excursion
and they are certain Of good time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. July 9.-Ncry little
rain has fallen during the last "A hours.
The temperature has fallen markc dly
over the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states. The temperature this
evening, is generally below the season 5
normal east Of the Mississippi. ON tho
New England coast. Tuesday. the
winds will be fresh southwcStcrly ON
the middle Atlantic coast light t.
fresh northwcsterly winds will prevail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Kaiser Will Not Rest Till China Is
Subdued and Bloody
Deeds Avenged.
MORE AMERICAN TROOPS NEEDED.


Washington. July 9.-Drvelouments
In tho Chinese situation wer, consider
"d ny members of the cabinet at 4 con-
Sultation held. today. Tho partfci-
pants explain their conference by say
'IiT 'Il'' IL was IN" hf1t opportunity
tii'' Hih occurred lately t. gather as
many I'M Tour n n" cabinet members
Ter consultation Results followed in
TIE snap" Of renewed activity in the
dispatch Of rciEfulcemt ntS to China
Admira! Memphis cahl"gram. giving
his estimation II the amount Of force
n" regarded rs necessary to properly
represent the United States in the
movement upon rckin was carefully
considered.
IN agreement was reached t. saw
nothing about the admiral's figures IN
The ground that il woull be imnoIitic
To make our needs known ia tho Chin
csc in the first instance ana aIsn ho-
cause IL 4 desire ~ the n,rt ~ III.
government to avoid boiro NM J., ,ho
position Of \ nracadant IN co, ~, , 80
dard for other rovare i, III ,,atta,.
II Il understood b,,,.o,.o,. -.
of Admiral Ennrfr,. o,,,,,,,,,,,io,,;-Il '''l
tho necessity of enncdv rcinf,rco,,o,.s
II nIrick action il dnsirod ,,1 iii I'LL
latter roin+ thora is IA. = 1i.co,.;,'.,
voice .aInnrc H. cohi,,,. ~.
If rcinrnrcnmants ,,.. il l,a c,,.a
china e,,oodiI,- tba,. o,,,,,,,t -
Tho I-nitad St,,.s ,o,,.,,li.
schedule ,Ira.,l,- 4, ,,-,.,,,,.,...-.,
steamer WIN III, I,t.aI;.
regiment has eta,,od fron, Ca, E,a,,
cisco ana tho ra,.t .,a,,,.
start bofo,, IA 1-,t
mnntb This i ahnr, ~ I'll, -
that can no ,,,do ,,.i,t ,hr -.
ciities. ana at that rate many weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, July Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday for Maine:
Generally fair, Tuesday; cooler in
western portions; fair, Wednesday;
fresh southwesterly winds. For Mass
achusetts: Partly cloudy. Tuesday and
Wednesday; light to fresh westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
MAINE PENSIONS.
blowing

Washington. July 4.-The following
pension changes are announced:
Original Horatin NJ. CIeaVcs Saco. -.
Additional. Edward X. l.ittlefeld. Clark ;
IIills. S.. Increase, Charles d. Furhush,
Monsoon S5n: Eld"n Il. McAilister, Nor
way, $li; Charles T.. Shorey. Watervilo.
IS; Robert \. Field Lewiston, $l2;
Charles Clark. National Home, FOCUS,
Sl2; William w. Tihbctts. Otis. so. Re
issue ana increase. Samuel l.. Miller.
WaIdohnro 81 Original. widows. etc ,
Mary X. Trce. Watcrvile. s.; Margaret
&. Wade, Rockland 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

The secretary of state has issued
warrant for the surrender to the Brit
ish authorities Of Thomas Halloran.
late assistant postmaster At Quinn,
ireland. who is charged with the for
gerry If $500 in Geographic orders Hal
Ioran. who is held at New York, has
consented to return to Ireland for trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
Boston Forecast.

Boston. July 9-Local Forecast
Fair weather; slowly rising tempcra-
tuio: fair. Wednesday; possibly fol-
lowed by local sprinkling ana showers
in the afternoon; warmer, southwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES,

Washington. July a-The following
fourth-class postmIsters wer" appointed,
today:
H. r. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10

NJ uii m J. i}rNIn ana senator lone
warmly greeted AT. Stevenson before n,
l"lt IN" train. Arriving frnm the ear. Mr.
stevenson shook hands with other mem
l1rF% ~ Mr.. bryan party. including
= hdrl"S \. T"Wnc. National Committee
men 'linpru ul Michigan. johnson uI
i\dh%i+ stone Of Missouri. DauitlG 81
NORM tar"iul ScfGttnt Arms JOIN
|. Martin anu Gov 'oNnt"r.
Arm ~ arm with Mr. E:ryIn hc walked
dnWn Inc long station platform hrtwcri
tW" lines Of cheering spectators to IN,
al iLiE'S. ne party Wa driven imm"di-
ItrlN w m" l.inc"ln Hotel. Here -Nh 81
.."' people hld gathered. ~ soon Ir
M'Sers. fry4n ANA Stevenson lliGhtcd
ih'f" We're demands Tor speech. Mr..
Stevenson replied:
Il tan only ~IN u YOU, icll wv citizens. +
ne slld; That ! thank you f"r this cor
dlli welcome am too modest a man tn
M axe Inc irSt speech when stand in
Inc presence 81 thr next President a.
som" iuthrt tlmr ! VIII 90 myself tha
hnnhr - address the l!rNln men, which
means IN" Democrats, '"pulists ana Free
silver k"publiCdns. all The clements in
opposition e thc Republican party. |
ilhhk N"H i"r lhls h"lnr.
MT. l'iNan ana MT. stevenson. standing
together. then shook hands with several
hundred prnpl" VINO pass Il in limo rapidly
before them. Tut AS they turned To ~
M stairs To where the Democratic con
ference committee was too meet. tho
crowd shouted for l:ryan. He shook his
mead hut the crowd insisted
II am glad 50 many turned out Oh short
notice tn greet Mr.. Stevenson" said Mr.
Hryan. 81 want him to feel that when
he comes to Nebraska he comes among
friends ana when he goes back To Illinois
to help us carry Illinois want him a.
toll them there is no doubt IF Nebraska Z"
Then shouts went up for Towne Said
Mr.. ToWnt: u am perfectly aware that
this welcome is for NJ principles | rep
resent and that You all believe in ana 10
Justice to Nuur high sense of PATRIOTISM.
There never was period in the history
of our country when such a crisis was
impending. | propose from now on to
give MI the power | possess Ia the al-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-10
WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS
W II Nominate hon. A. 8. CLARK Tor Governor
Today. at Charleston.

Charleston. ". va, July 9.-Republi
Continued on page p
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LEADERS CONFER.
Bryan, Stevenson, Jones and
Others at Lincoln, Neb.
Campaign Committee to include DEM
ocrats, Pops and Silver Republicans.
Bryan Will Not Tour Country but Will Visit
Larger Cities.

Lincoln, Neb,, July 9.-Plans for The
national Democratic campaign of 1850
We're outlined ana practically agreed up-
on, today. at 4 protracted conference
between the leaders Of the party The
plan includes the appointment of 4
campaign committee consisting Of rep
rcsentativcs of the Democratic, Silver
Republican and Populist parties ana
perhaps also Democrats not members of
the national committee but prominent
IN the councils. This committee will
have charge Of the practical WORKING.
OF the campaign ana will work for flu
sion on state and congressional tickets.
The press and executive committee.
it is expected. will. with one or two cX-
ceptions be the sumo as last year The
pcrsonel Of all the committees was
left in the hands of Chairman Jones as
well ms the question of national head
quarters. 1t was stated that Chicago
would probably j" selected.
Mr.. Bryan said today. that Ne had
mad" no plans rs to the part hc would
take in the campaign. The subject was
discussed mt the meeting as we'll as
the amount Of campaign work to BE-
done by Mr.. Stevenson This feature
viii not b. fully decided ~ until after
the formal notification Of their nominal
ton has been given.
Committeeman johnson of Kansas,
however. stated after the meeting. that
Nj Bryan Viii not tour tn" country
as H." did in 1896 but will make TRIMS
tn thr larger cities. remaining in Lin
ruln Il great deal If tn time.