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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
TWELVE VICTIMS
Of One Bolt Of Lightning, Mon
day, at Chicago.
Buried Under Pier Which Is DemoI-
ished--ll Taken Out Dead.
No Break In the Hot Spell and No Sign Of 4
letup Tor Several Days.

Chicago. July ELEVEN boys were
killed and another was probably IA
tally injured. this afternoon, by a
single bolt Of lightning. The victims
had been in bathing in Lake Michigan
at the foot OF Montrose boulevard on
the north side. The bolt struck the
pier where they We're seated and all
We're thrown into the lake.
A policeman attracted to the pier by
the crashing timbeTs, found II impOs-
sible to rescue any Of the victims. The
heavy timbers Of the pier had been
shattered and the whole structure top
pied into the water. lie hurried to a
patrol box and called for assistance.
Nearly half an hour elapsed before aid
arrived. The work Of recovering the
bodies was extremely difficult but
finally all We're carried ashore.
Oppressed by the extreme heat the
boys had gone in bathing. When the
rain began to fall and it became evil
dent severe electrical storm was
coming they rushed to a shelter they
had built on the pier.
Willie Anderson, IL years old, was
the only survivor OF the shock which
ioIoWru u moment lattf- 10 the po-
liccman he gave a bare idea of the
horrible ending to an hours sport and
then tainted. He was carried to n
nearby house where medical assistance
was rendered.
The fatal stroke was the most pow
erful seen here in years. The pier was
demolished. giving the boys not the
slightest chance of escape. In age the
victims ranged from IL To % years.
The names of the dead are: George
Brabinat. IL years old; Meyer Jacobs.
45 years old; George Preebs. IL years
old; Frank CoOsey. IL years old: Carl
Kruz. IS years old: Edward Block. %
years old; unknown man. name sup
posed to be Broderick: unknown man:
two unknown boys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
SPLENDID SURPLUS
Shown in Uncle Sans Ac-
counts for Past Year,
Debt Reduced $l7,737,374 in June.
Cash on Hand, $326,833,l24.
69.612 Names Added 10 List Of Pensioners
Since June 30. 1900.

Washington. July 1.-The compare
tive statement of the government re-
ceipts and expenditures show that dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 30, 1901.
the total receipts from all sources
amounted to $5S5, s4S, 3O9 and the dis
bursements to s509. 1888: 40, leaving a
surplus for the year OF $75.864. 999.
The receipts from customs during
the year amounted to s5.75O.74O as
against 1898. IG4.s7l for the fiscal
year 1900; internal revenue, $685.
5l4. 40. as against $295, 327 ,92G for last
year: miscellaneous, Sal ,547 ,157, as
against $3S. 74s. 053 for last year.
The disbursements during the year
are given as follows: Civil and miscel-
laneous. sl22. 3lo.434 war, $l4462O. $50 /;
navy. $50. 1897; Indians. $40 s96, OO6
pensions. $ls9 323. 4s9; interest, S32, 81, =
402. Total disbursements for the year
were s22. 269 $40 in excess Of those for
last year.
The monthly statement shows that
during June the receipts amounted to
$50. 1873. S01. and the disbursements to
s33.045. l41. leaving surplus for the
month nf l7,2SS. 7G0. The receipts from
customs were SIS, 400. 31s: from internal
revenue. SIS. 49, 500, and from misceI-
laneous sources, 81, i92 121 The total re-
ctipts for the month were about 81, 100, :
900 less than last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
NOT WEATHER CONTINUES.
No Sign Of . Break and the People Live
Simply in Hopes.

Boston. July 1.-The sigh for cool
breeze again went up in many parts OF
New England. today. for the thermometer
indicated that the hot wave was still
present with no signs of a break down
The day was not unlike yesterday. tho
heat and humidity figures being about the
same. but people experienced physical de
preston to a more noticeable extent. al
though fatalities and casualties were not
so many. The weather bureau in Boston
which began its forecasting for New Eng
land today, for the nrst time. promises
no relief for tomorrow.
Tonight. the atmosphere in Boston Is
higher-S6 at II oclock-than during the
weather spell OF week. Heat casualties
In Boston were numerous. with three
deaths al the hospitals and some six crit
Teal cases.
Among the prostra;ions are:
Luke E.ustis. "a. Of II Decatur street.
East Boston. was overcome while sitting
beside his bedroom. lie died few min
utes later
james Murphy Of Chamber street.
tnarIc1town. who was overcome last Sat
urday afternoon and who appeared to be
all right yesterday. died under a relapse
while his roommate. Charles Doherty.
Joseph Osborne. 10, of Bainbridgc
street. while visiting friends AT ~ Sher
fan street. was overcome while leaning
out OF a third story window, fell to the
sidewalk and received injuries which may
cause his deatn.
Walter f. Merrifeld IS. a seaman. was
rendered unconscious in North Square, to-
day lie fell against the curbing and re-
ceived injuries which necesstated his re-
moval To the Massachusetts General hos
pital.
John c. Hatci. helper on n milk wag
ON owned by Milkman TarbelI of Airing
ton Heights, collapsed Cambridge
street west end while delivering milk.
Mary kenney. living with her parents
on Fleet street was overcome on the
doorstep of her home while eating her
breakfast DR.. Dunn revived her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
NAVAL OFFICERS
Al Bath 10 Attend BiddIe's Trial Trip and
Inspect Iron Works.

Bath. Me-, July 1.-The trial board of
the United States navy arrived. to-
night. to attend the official trial of the
United States torpedo boat Biddle, to-
morrow morning. over the Southport
course The board consists of Captain
c. J. Train. president. Capt Hemphill,
Chief Engineer C.. II. ROeckler, Naval
Constructor ]. J. Woodward. Lieut..
Commander Vreeland, Lieut.. Com
mander Thomas Rogers and DIR. ID. f..
Vain. The trial will take place at :.
A NJ. if the weather is favorable.
The United States examining board
also arrived. tonight, on a tour OF var
ious government stations where Unit
ed States vessels are constructed. The
board consists of Admiral II. {. Tay-
lor, Naval Constructor w. l.. Capp
and Civil Engineer c. G. WolcOtt and
A. G. Menecal. They will visit the
station of the Bath Iron Works, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
SHERIFF PEARsOM's FEES
Will Hereafter Go to the County. Grand Liquor
Splitting Day.

Portland, Me-, July 1.-The new law
under which the sheriff Of Cumberland
county and his liquor deputies work for
a stated salary. went into effect. today.
and from this time on all fees col
lected will be turned into the county
treasurer. The county commissioners
will also have charge of the Jail and
will attend to the boarding of the
boarding of the prisoners.
The $4,000 stock of intOxicants in the
liquor room at the county building
here. was considerably reduced, today.
The libels on numerous bottles and
packages having expired. two special
deputies were set at work "spilling -
and nearly all day a stream of OdOr-
Gus liquor flowed across the cellar to
the swer trap.
The hard liquors will be shipped to a
Boston distiller where the alcohol will
extracted and sold and the proceeds
paid to the county treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
SlEEPERS ON TRACK.
Second Attempt 10 Wreck Maine Central
Midnight Train Near Bath.

Bath. Me-, July IA second at
tempt to wreck a midnight train on the
Maine Central, near Bath, within a
fortnight, was made, Saturday night,
but without success. The scene of the
attempt was about half a mile east
from the Woolwich station. across the
Kennebec river from Bath.
Sleepers had been piled across the
rails and the locomotive struck them
with such force as to throw most OF
them aside. though a few were pinned
underneath the wheels. requiring the
use of axes to cut them away. Al
though the train was filed with pas
sengers, nobody was injured and the
train proceeded on its way.
The railroad officials apparently do
not wish to express an opinion as to
who the perpetrators We're Many per-
sons are inclined to believe that SYM
pathizers With The striking section
men were the >Edilty parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
Weather Conditions and General forecast

Washington. July 1.-The hot wave
continues east of the Rocky noun
tains. At Philadelphia. the maximum
temperature was 1872 degrees exceeding
by one degree the previous highest
record of July &c, 1892. At Washing
ton the maximum of 1872 degrees has
been equalled and exceeded but once.
on July Is, 1887, when il was 1903. Warm
weather will continue, Tuesday and
Wednesday. in New England. on the
New England and Middle Atlantic
coasts the winds will be mostly south
to west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
A MILE OF FIRE.
Village Of Saltwater a Heavy
Loser, Monday.
Kimball 4 Adams, Lewis and Sutton
Saw Mills Destroyed.
With Many Dwellings and storehouses and
Large Amount oil Lumber.

saltwater, Me-, July IA most dis
astrous fire visited this town. late this
afternoon. destroying three mills and a
large number of dwelling houses. 1t
& Adams lumber mill and spread with
almost incredible rapidity until all the
buildings along the bank of the river
for fully mile We're ablaZe.
The fire departments OF Old Town,
Bangor and Milford responded to the
general alarm. but the fire had gained
such a start in the immense piles Of
dry lumber that it was impc Ssible to
save any of the buildings in the path
of the flames.
The Kimball & Adams mill, together
with Il dry house. a 3torehouse four
company houses and sheds containing
> o00. coo shingles, was destroyed. as was
also the machinery, including three
new boilers installed last spring.
The George A. Lewis mill and ma
chinery and a dry house containing
| >, coo. 600 shingles, was destroyed, as was
also the Sutton mill with its ma :
chinery.
The Maine Central Railroad Co. lost
| 900 feet of lumber.
At a late hour. tonight, the fire was
! under control, but it was not entirely
| extinguished.
| Among the other losses We're the fol-
lowing: Dwelling owned by Frank Syn
| Their and occupied by the family OF
Alphonso Whites; dwelling owned by
Charles McLoud and occupied by Percy
| Cole: Adams boarding house. occupied
by George Griffin: dwellings owned by
| Milden n. Bean. Wilbur Bean, Mrs
Nettie Decker. James Melee, Mrs. NJ
| circuit, Mrs. Waltz and John Pooler:
| two small buildings owned by Otis
| Reed: shop owned by Mrs. c. F. Lane
and occupied by VIM. Mason; saloon
occupied by MI. Bartlett, and store
house owned by J. j. Quimby.
Mrs. Lydia fuckers house and store
CT which there is $2l00 Insurance. five
| companys houses and two blacksmith
| shops We're also burned.
All the evening the fire burned ir
| the northern part of the town.
There is no Insurance on the George
Lewis mill.
The Sutton mill was operated by Nc
Fierce of Bangor. and was owned by
Hayford of that city.
] The lumber losses fall upon VIM
| Engle. McPierce. kimball. James a
TEissell and John Cassidy of Bangor
n c.. Gould and the Guaranty Rea
Estate Co. of Old Town, and c. F.. SUIT
tor of OrOno.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
THEIR MAIDEN VOYAGES.
Ship Acme and Fourmasted Schooner lnez n
Carver Sail from Bath.

Bath. Me. July 1.-Two of the fast
est vessels ever built here sailed on
their maiden trips. today. The stand
ard Oil Co.'S large new steel ship.
Acme Capt. Reuben Lawrence. which
yard was met at the mouth of the
river by the Standard Oil Co.'S steam
er Maverick and towed to New York
to load case oil for Changhai, China.
The new four-masted schooner Inez
NJ. Carver. Capt. Fred l.. Hodgkins.
hch was launched at the New Eng
and yard, two weeks ago. sailed for
Jordar's River. n. s.. to load spruce
for Buenos Ayres and Rosario. South
Africa. She will return with South
American lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
THE DEBT STATEMENT
Shows Decrease Of SI7.737.374 in June
1926. 833.124 Cash on Hand.

Washington. July 1.-The statement OF
the public debt issued. today. shows that
at the close of the fiscal year, June %
1891. the debt less cash in the treasury,
amounted 10 81 .044. 7as 40. a decrease during
June of sl1.131.2I. This decrease is ac-
counted for In the main by an increas q
in the cash on hand.
The debt is recapitIlated as follows:
Interest bearing debts. $.sI IA. $40; debt on
which interest has ceased since maturity
81 .il5.62D: debt bearing no interest $50
0l5.54. total. 1881 5I2. pa. This amount
however. does not include $.7l IA $50 in
certificates and treasury notes outstand-
ing which are Offset by an equal amount
OF cash on hand held for their redemp-
ton.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
follows: Colo reserve funds. $3.50. U1u. go
trust funds, s'11. ~ .Gs9: general fund
sl5s 30. ,24s; in national bank repositories
SOL. il6.9.3; total, 81. ISL. SIS, OIL. against
w...ch there are demand liabilities out
standing amounting to sS.5,025. 1s6. which
leaves a cash balance on hand of S326,-
N,3 l24.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
OUR PENSIONERS.
lust 69.6l2 Names Added Last Year. Piss
Tor War With Spain.

Washington. July IA statement pre-
pared at the pension Office shows that foi
the fiscal year ended June 20. there wer1
6S,6l2 names added 10 the pension rolls. of
which A.s61 were original issues Including
the following: lnvalids,' Civil war ~. AS !:
invalids, war with Spain. y.T'; survivors
Mexican war. Is: survivors OF Indian
wars. :: widows. Civil war L. 4s2; widows
war with Spain. l2il: widows Mexican
war. 352: widows. Indian wars. 1872: widows
odd war prior 1851 8: widows war of
1872. 3, nurses. 25
G0.0f3. making the total number Of Ger
tiicates issued 1866. as against Il total
Of 1851 in 1850. The increase in the
number OF pensioners on the rolls June
-. 1901, compared with the previous year
was about 25U0 The number OF claim
ending May Il. 1891. was 4l5.409 and on
June 80. 1897. 635 0s9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
kIMBAll BOUND OVER.
Held Tor Assault and Will New Prefer Charges
Against Newcomb.

Saco, Me. July LIN the municipal
court, today, probable cause was found
against Horace +. Kimball of Kennebunk.
who was arraisned on the charge of as
saulting Mrs. Abbie J, Newcomb. an ell
derly woman Of Kennebunk. and he was
bound over in the sum of 500 for his APP
pearance before the grand jury at the
September term of the supreme court. lie
obtained bail.
1t is stated that Kimball will now pre-
fer charges against George Newcomb of
Kennebunk. who he alleges fired four PTS
FOL shots at him on the night of the al
legged assault one of the bullets taking
effect in Kimball's thigh. 1t is understood
that Newcomb will claim that he fired
the shots in self-defence.
officer Davis of Kennebunk. testified,
today, that the respondent told him that
ne wished he had killed Mr.. and Mrs.
NeWcomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
Drowning Accident Al nj. Desert.

Bar Harbor. Me-, July l.-Gerald
Kelley, aged 10 years. of Hancock
Point. was drowned while bathing near
the Maine Central dock at Mt. Desert.
yesterday afternoon. Kelley dove from
the wharf and when he arose to the
surface the spectators noticed that he
appeared to be in distress, but as he
was known to be a strong swimmer
nothing was done to assist him and
moment later he sank. Life was ex-
tinct when the body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
With Sensible People
~ 30
Malt Breakfast Food
Is Justly Popular Because Of Its
Many Health Advantages.

In summer time 1t Is wise to avoid
cereal foods that have n tendency to heat
'he hi'od, lrritate the stomach, and brinr,
on digestive arrangements. If you would
go forth to the duties of the day with a
iuii measure OF health and vigor. use de-
iicioUs and appetizing Malt Breakfast
Food. easy to digest. and unelualled as a
system nourlsher. 1t requires the use or
hut one package of Malt Breakfast Food
TO convince sensible people OF it's great
superiority over all other grain foods AT
all groceTs and general stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
MAINE NAVAL RESERVE
win Be Favored, This Year. With Cruise on
The Dolphin.

Portland, Me. July 1.-The first squad
of the Maine Naval Reserves. made up OF
two officers and 16 men. started on their
annual cruise on the u. 8. s. Dolphin, to-
day. The remaining two squads will fol-
low, July and July Is. for week each.
The men will be assigned to regular duty
with the ships company. and will drill
with them each day during the cruise.
The men Of the Mamie division Will be the
only naval reserves in the United States
to make a cruise on a government vessel.
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
FIRE At vANceBORO.
The Old TanEery and Bark Mills Burned With
About $4,000 Loss.

Vano eboro. Me. July 1.-The old tam
merry and bark mills. five large wooden
structures. We're destroyed by fire and
the total loss probably will reach $4,000.
Tn. flames had a good start when first
seen by one of the railway company S
employees on his way home from work.
and the volunteer fire department was
unable to extinguish them. The cause
of the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02

Special Officer H. E. Stone of Lynn,
Mass, charged with assault on Mrs.
Rose McDermott. was discharged in
the police court, Monday. Mrs. McDer-
mott, who was found lying in the
house in the basement Of the First Ma
tional bank, last week, denies that
Stone assaulted her. :. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
FAIR AND HOT.

Washington. July Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday,: New Eng
land, generally fair. Tuesday and
Wednesday; continued warm in south
eln and western portions: light south
to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
Ioseoh Warren knowlton Of Liberty.

Belfast. Me-. July 1.-The funeral OF
Judge Joseph Warren Knowlton OF
Liberty, who died at the age OF 10
wars and was one of the best known
lawyers OF the old school In the STATE
was held, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
ARMENIA nav De sAyEa
Diver Will Go Down, To-day, and Make Exm:
nation d The Damage.

st. John, N. B., July Lit has been de-
cided 70 send down a diver 10 the wreck
of the Aremnia. tomorrow morning. The
wreck Is partially on mud bottom, 1t Is
thought and the diver will examine and
report as to chances for saving the steam
er. all depending on the condition Of the
starbOard side. which Is on the bottom.
An officer said. tonight, the seamer has
water-tight compartments and that the
chances were brighter for getting the YES
Uo1 nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02

Capt. Luis Pomar and Lieut.. LUIS
Ayarseun. Of the Chilian navy nave
arrived at San Francisco. from val
paraiso. Lieut.. Ayarseun Is authoriz-
cd by the government to inspect the
various shipbuilding yards and plants
in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
Spanish Treaty Claims Te ;timony.

Washington. July 1.-The Spanish treaty
claims commissioners decided, this after
noon, that testimony may be taken in the
case of claims either in or outside of the
United States This decisions will neces-
state additional legislation ON this point
next winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
Boston Forecast.

Boston, July Local forecast for
Tuesday ana Wednesday: Fair wealth
er and continued VAIN; light westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
,1hi, Week, Rsadvi,Ie Races Cancelled.

scheduled to take place at the Readville
track. this week. have been cancelled. bu,
a meeting will be held here the week OF
July 23-26 if the dates are found not 10
conflict with any other scheduie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
Senator Kyle Is Dead.

Aberdeen. s. d.. July 1.-SenatOr
Kyle died at COS this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
the BEST GLASS or
Cold. Clean. Pure
charged from pure spring water with
FRUIT SYRUPS, at
C.k.Partridge'S
Old Reliable Drug Store, Opp. Pc

Egg. cream and fancy Temperance.
drinks served at this fountain Agency
for the celebrated Pine Spring ginger ale
Families supplied by the case.
eodlstptf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

also during the week at 3:3o p. M. and
p. IN. Services conducted by the pas
tor, D.. Il. Pevoto.
The Houston Turnverein will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting today.
The different committees on the picnic
to be held at la Porte on July I by
Magnolia camp No. 10, Woodmen OF the
World. are hard at work they having
chartered trains for the day. and the ser
vice will he the best available.
The members OF the board of managers
of the Faith Home association are re-
quested 10 meet at o o'clock sharp Tues.
day morning at he Metnodist church in
order 70 dispatch business on account OF
revival services nj the church.
Manager Bergman Of the. Sweeney X
Coombs opera house Is getting ready for
his annual benefit, which WIN be given
on May II. the attraction being the Lot
terry of Love" This will he the. closing
Of the theatrical season of l0001ool.
There are undelivered kilograms at tho
offlce of the Western Union Telegraph
company for G. Francis Newlng. I'd G.
Gates. w. A. benson. John w Floore,
lack Schneider, Don Bell. Il. p. Wylie,
A. ]. \. Williamson and l.. j. Barber.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05
CITY BREvlTlEs.


Mays Episcopal Sunday school of
nth ward will give thef: annual OK,
picnic at La Forte Saturday, May
William Christian requests a meet.
TIE chaperones of the Bibi dance at
Monday. ~ -
aheo ball will be given by. the Brays
Harmony club at Newman's park
and on May 20 there will be a
AT the same place. - =
ihiant child Of Mrs. Emma Cole
r.nay morning at the family resi-
aseu days, and was buried at
'op cemetery on Friday evening.
Mary Huckel has resigned her pc-
as sienographer in the offlce of the
Sierk 10 accept a position at Beau
Blandrett. ~
ieeting Of the Houston High School
fsehhdl ne held in the library of the
Laaooi Monday, May O, at 4:30 .. IN,
] sfo s Of 1900 are urgently re-
bap club gave social hop at
nor ndli. Friday night There were
|enioxpiss present and all report Q
time. The club villa give
eance next Friday night. 4
MIA camp, woodmen of the World.
kftssn Two monuments 1T 3 O'Clock
'ss,noon. One Ia over the grave of
s,augnter In Evergreen cemetery
kbp,ser the grave oftJames Casey at
sotraeted meeting is now in prog
me Clark Street Baptist Aohlirch.
'oaAy ut IL a. III. and esp. m. :