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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
FIRE AT BURNHAM.
Murray Block and Geo. Gil
more's House in Ruins.
Two Stores and Post Office Cleaned
0ut--Three Families Homeless.
Fire Engine Sent from WaterviIle-
Loss, About $4,000.

Burnham, Me-, Aug. 1.-(SpeciaD.-
One of the worst fires that has ever
visited this town started, at $50 this
evening, in a wood shed situated be-
tween the Murray block at the corner
of Bridge and Main streets, and the
dwelling house owned by George Gill
more on Bridge street.
The fire gained rapid Roadway and in
a comparatively short time the block
was IN ruins. The flames spread rap
idly to the Gilmore house and at 1045
o'clock this, too, was practically to-
tai loss.
In the Murray block, on the ground
floor were the store Of NJ. d. Murray,
WHO keeps a general line Of goods to-
gether with the post office which occu-
pied one-half the store, and Mrs. o. 9.
Howe, milliner The second story Of
the block, directly over the stores, was
occupied by the families of Ed. Wey-
mouth and Judson Blaisdell. Most of
their household effects were saved.
Part of the household goods of George
Gilmore were saved.
A special train from Waterville, made
up of two fiat cars and caboose, bear
ing fire engine and men, came up
from Waterville.
The origin of the fire is n mystery.
Chief Davies of the Waterville fire de-
partment, met with a painful thought not
a serious accident while at work in the
rear of the buildings. He was standing
near the engine when a can of kerosene
which was near him exploded, the burn
ing oil striking him in the face. He was
burned severely, but it is thought not Sc
riously. He was fortunate in not having
his eyes injured.
The fire burned slowly, due to the fact
that there was no wind to fan the flames
and this fact saved the town from prob
able destruction; for had a stiff wind been
blowing nothing could have saved the
houses on Main street from going. AS il
was, the townspeople Were given Sc
we're fright and one which they will not
soon forget. Burnham has no fire sys-
tenn OF its own and the bucket brigade
is the only resort.
Another fortunate circumstance in con-
nection with the fire was the shower
which passed over the town just prior to
roofs OF the houses thoroughly. thus pre-
venting them from isniting from flying
sparks from the burning buildings
The flames from the shed between Mu~-
rays block and Gilmore's house spread
first to the stable at the rear of the lat
ter's building and, having destroyed that,
crept to the ell and main part.
Mir. Murray had his property insured for
$500, $4,000 on the building and $500 on his
stock. Mr.. Gilmore had $1000 on his build
ing; no insurance on household effects.
Miss Hoxie did not carry any insurance.
1t was estimated, tonight, that the loss
would probably amount to $4,000.
At 1f.40 the fire was under control. The
townspeople are to be commended for
their prompt and vigorous work in fight
ing the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
THE UNiVERSALISTS
Open Their National Summer Meeting
at Ferry Beach.

Old Orchard. Me, Aug. 1.-For the
second time in 20 years the Universal
list national summer meeting, today,
convened at Ferry Beach Park. The
meetings will continue until Aug. II,
with two sessions daily. In addition to
religious exercises, picnics, excursions
or recreation of some sore viii be fur
nished nearly every day for the dele
gates
The two big days of the meeting will
be Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug.
and 6. which have been set apart as
Womans day and Maine day respec-
lively Friday, Aug. 8, Japan day, will
be devoted almost entirely to addresses
by leaders in missionary enterprises
The meeting will be brought to a close
by an excursion to Songo river and
other points The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. G. @. Hamilton OF
Everett, Mass. A picnic in the grove
followed and, this afternoon, the dele
gates listened to a sermon by A. j
Patterson, D. d., Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
AND WORN
Gen. Jacob Smith Arrives Home
from Philippines.
Refuses to Talk, but Shows Signs Of
Breaking Down.
Feels keenly His Forced Retirement
from Active Service.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-Gen. Jacob
Smith. who arrived, today, from Ma
Mia, on the transport Thomas, posi-
lively declined to say anything for
publication, and would not even allow
reporters to approach him. Through
his aide. Lieut.. NJ II. Shields. General
Smith said he would not be interviewed
Is he did not care to subject himself
to further criticism.
Major Davol of the transport service
delivered Gen. Smiths order of retire
ment to him on board.
With his wife and aide, Gen. Smith
proceeded to the Occidental hotel re-
pairing thence to army headquarters
in the Phelan building, where he re-
manned during the morning.
Gen. Smith has absolutely nothing
to say for publication said Lieut..
Shields to a representative of The AS
ISOLATED Press. He is not at liberty
to talk. and Furthermore, has nothing
to say. He has been hopeful that the
President would not take action against
him, and of course feels keenly the
force of the blow he has received. The
general admitted to the courtmartial
trying him that he had issued orders.
which in effect expressed his desire
that the enemy, if obdurate and I'M
conquerable, be not spared-fn fact
that the country be laid waste and no
prisoners be taken. The literal con-
struction of these orders and their ex-
act Interpretation made up the bull
wark of evidence against the general
at the courtmartial There is no doubt
but that Gen. Smith did not mean all
the action which the President has
taken"
Gen. Smith, who is wearing civilian
attire. appeared exceedingly nervous
and worn. His 81 years are plainly
read in his every action and his init
mate friends fear ne is breaking down
under the severe strain to which he
has been subjected in recent months.
1t is not vet known when Gen. Smith
viii proceed East. His sealed orders
require him to report to the adjutant
general at Washington and it is likely
he will lose no time in starting for the
national capital
Repeated efforts made during the
day to induce Gen. Smith to discuss his
campaign in the Philippines and his
courtmartial failed entirely. He even
declined to take up the subject with in
innate friends.
The transport Thomas brings por-
tons of the 25th and Goth Infantry
Regiments and 10th Cavalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
JONAS HAMILTON.
Was One of the Best Known Railroad
Men in State.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 1.-Jonas Hamil :
ton, for many years one Of the most
widely known railroad men in Maine,
died here, today, aged "A years. For
many years Mr.. Hamilton was super
intendent Of motive power for the
Grand Trunk. leaving that position to
become superintendent of the Portland
& Ogdensburg Road. Later he was
given charge of the Mountain Division
of the Maine Central At the time OF
MS death he occupied the position Of
assistant claim agent for the Maine
Central A widow and three sons sur
ViVe him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

The Knights of Pythias excursion to
the Supreme Lodge session at san
Francisco will leave Portland at $50
A. N. today, over the Mountain divis-
ion to Montreal There will be more
than so in the Maine party in charge
of the committee appointed by the
Grand Lodge. that number being much
larger than was expected by others
than the committee. The roster is as
follows: Thomas Murphy, Lewiston;
J. M. Irwin, S. w. Elder, n. j. Vose,
Portland: A. III. Parsons, Yarmouth:
Mir and Mrs. II. w. buchanan, Yer
mont: John o. Riley, FL. w. Ferguson,
Pittsfeld; c. H. Hamlin. Standish; Mr..
and Mrs. A. W. Smith, Portland; Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Emery Beane and Miss
Beane. Hailowell: Roland A. Kent, Ed
ward c. Reynolds, Isaac l.. Elder. II.
:. Elder. Miss o. NJ. Elder, Miss NJ. T.
Legrow. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellery Starbird,
Miss Louise Timer. Portland; Mrs. III.
\. Foss. Boston; E. l.. Donnell, W. \.
Gilman. Mrs. Hannah ]. Stearns. L. c.
Blake. Arcola Blake. Capt. Phillip Fl.
Higgins. A c. Sinnett. Capt Daniel o.
Davis. Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Bradford, G.
l.. Bradford. Portland; e. L. Dilling-
ham. Thomaston; II. X. Jackson. Mrs.
jackson and party of four. East Jeffer-
son; r. p. Ham, Bath; Mrs. NJ Z. An
derson. Portland. 1t is expected that
the party viii be Joined by at least six
others for whom berths have been re-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The coroner's Jury in the case of Wheat
on A. Dolbeare, the Maine Central brake :
man, who was killed in the western sta
ton at Bangor, Thursday, returned d
verdict, Friday. in which ii declared the
railroad company to be liable in not pro-
viding tell tales TO warn him of the train s
approach to the end of the station. 1t
further recommends that these tell tales
be erected at once.
The Republican voters of the represent
alive class consisting OF Bowdoinham,
ToDsham, West Bath .and Phippsburg
met at Town hall. TOpsham, Friday. TO
nominate candidate for representative
for said class to the Legislature. Eugene
Thomas of Topsham, received the noni-
nation by reclamation. About So dele
gates We're present. Mr.. Thomas was the
only candidate presented at the conven-
ton.
An important case was heard in the
court at Camden, this week. Enos Il. In
graham, lime inspector, was arraigned on
two complaints, made by George Z. Arey.
manager of the Bryant & Kent lime plant
at Rockport. Mr.. Ingraham is charged
by MIR. Arey with acting as inspector b.
fore fling his bond and taking the oath OF
office, and also with having performed H.
legal acts when performing his duties as
Inspector He was held on his own rec
0gnizance for the September grand jury.
The Knox county Democrats have com
pleted their list of representative nomi-
nations by the choice of the following:
Glass towns Of Camden. Appleton and
Hope, r. Frank Rnowlton of Camden ::
class towns of Thomaston, Cushing,
Friendship Matinicus, Criehaven and
Thomaston. Mr.. Mcnamara served in the
last State LEGISLATURE. Giles G. Abbott
has been nominated by the Democrats as
their candidate for the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

Simon Brizich. who was badly burned,
Thursday, while at work cleaning the
boilers on the tug Savage at the Maine
Central Railroad wharf at Bath. and was
carried to Portland for treatment at the
Marine hospital. was reported quite com
fortabia, bun the hospital physician said
that at present he could not say whether
or not his scalds would prove fatal.
Brizich is an Austrian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Aug. Local rains
have fallen in the Atlantic and Gulf
states, the maximum amount, LIS
inches, being reported at Albany, y.
Y. The indications are that local rains
will continue in the Atlantic states,
Saturday, and probably along the i'm
mediate Atlantic coast, during Sunday.
Along the Atlantic coast the winds
will be light to fresh and mostly from
the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

Lieut.. Bigelow. commanding the Ma
val Reserves at Portland. received a
letter. Thursday. from Capt. n. j. K.
Patch, commanding the United States
warship Montgomery on which the Ma
val Reserves are to make their annual
cruise. informing him that the Mont
gomery Will arrive in Portland, Aug. Z.
sailing from New York. Tuesday, Aug.
8. The reserves will aembark on the
Montgomery, Saturday, Aug. 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The followinS
PENSION changes in Maine, resulting
from the issue of July Y, are an
nounced.
original. Charles Knox, Oakland. IS;
increase, reissue, etc, Bella /. Fowles.
Boyd Lake S72: Samuel c. GRAHAM,
North Newport, IS. Widows. minors
and dependent relatives, Olive Stevens.
Pitts1ield, IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
Boy Drowned at Wessbrook.

Westbrool, Me, Aug. 1.-Joseph
Routin, French boy. aged 10, was
drowned in the Presumpscot river. late
this afternoon. While playing on the
rocks beneath a bridge he fell into the
water, and although he could swim,
the current bore him down before he
could be rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
AUGUSTA. MAINE SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 2 1902

Delicately perfumed toilet soaps;
genuine CASTLE soaps; healing oatmeal
and giycerine soaps; antiseptic and
balsam soaps. Partridge's Old Re
liable drug store, Opera House block.
Electric car waiting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
MAINE AGAIN WINS.
Her Trapshooters Remain Champions
of New ENGLAND.

Exeter, N. H., Aug. 1.-The trap shoot
inc meeting at the Exeter Sportsmen' $
Club, which began yesterday, closed today
with the third team shoot for the cham
of New England Maine won for
the second time with score of 456: with
Massachusetts a close second AL: Rhode
island. f3S; New Hampshire, 3S7.
The New Hampshire team was handi-
capped by the absence of Stark and Mar
DIM. and their places were filled by Ber-
win and F'rizzell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
CUT PRICES FOR
STRAW HATS
H.C. Barker Co.,
Cash Hatte;s and Furnishings,
Opp. Hotel North, / 218 Water ST.,
Augusta, Me. Gardiner, Me.
RAIN, TODAY-FAlR, SUNDAY.

Washington, Aug. Forecast for
New England Local rains, Saturday;
fair. Sunday; fresh south winds be-
coming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
Sheriff Pearson's Condition Unchanged.

Poland. Me, Aug. 1.-Sheriff Pear
sons Physician said, today, that The
patients condition was practically I'M
changed from yesterday. He passed q
good night and was resting well, to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
Another ShocIe-No Damage.

Santa Maria. Cal, Aug. 1.-Another
earthquake shock was felt here at 7.25
p. NJ. No damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

AT the Republican class convention Of
the towns of Pittsiield Palmyra and De-
troit, held at Union hall for the nominal
ton OF a candidate for representative ~
the LEGISLATURE. ]. w Manson, Esq, OF
pittsfeld, was elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

ne expense OF the Treworgy murder
trial at Ellsworth and the events leading
up to II since 1893 win not exceed $3.50
~ was thought it would reach 10000, half
ler the Treworgy and half for the pre-
Nious Investigations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
Boston forecast.

Boston, Aug. Local forecast for
Saturday: Partly cloudy; Sunday,
fair; light variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

The wtaleback steamer Thomas Will
son. lying at the bottom of Lake SUI
perior, near the entrance to Duluth
harbor, win be sold. Aug. Is. The re-
covery OF the bodies of nine men who
went down with the Wilson in collision
with the steamer Geo. ]. Hadley nearly
two months ago has been abandoned
and no attempt viii be made by the
owners, the Pittsburg Steamship Co.,
to either raise the large steel vessel
or recover her cargo of iron ore. No
reason is assigned for the sale except
as the owners are not in the wrecbing
business they do not care to under
take the work of raising the vessel. The
boat when afloat was valued at s200.010
and her cargo was worth $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
The Indiana Arrives at Portland.

Portland. Me-. Aug. 1.-The United
States steamer Indiana, which is to
be an Old Home week attraction il
Portland here. arrived, this evening,
from the westward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02

Psrsnips. it is contended by scien-
lists. possess almost the same virtues
claimed for sarsaparilla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-02
2.2o Observation-Disclosures s5doo.

Greenlne. b Z by outline, dam
by Greenback tSaunders). ....1 2 2 1
Elderone, q (Stuard and Val
eillHeD 4 L
Tertimen, b h tHudson)- .......6 3 3 z
Cherry Lass, br IN tStarr)......4 4
Beware, b n 90 Brien).. 3 ds
Allie H.. ch IN fFair)- .-.........5 Dis
Time, 2.C9i2, 2.05h, 2.10h. 2.06l4, ZIG.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-06-14
BLIND DRUNKARD FIGHTS
THOSE WHO ARREST Him
Andrew Corcoran, Though SiehtIess, Has
Unenviable Reputation as Bad
Man in Police Circles.

Police officials are at loss what to do
with Andrew Corcoran, blind man who
has been jailed so often for drunkenness
that placing him under arrest has grown
to be monotonous
Corcoran takes advantage Of his in
trinity to get drunk on all occasions and
he never fails to fight vicously when ar
rested.
Last night he was found on East Galena
street making night hideous. Policemen
Barshaw and Yutz attempted to arrest
him, but Corcoran fought so hard that it
required the assistance of three other men
to overpower him.
He was placed in the detention ward by
the night jailer. During the time he was
locked in the ward, Corcoran succeeded in
demolishing all the furniture, smashing
the window panes and breaking the incan-
descent light globes.
Later he was taken from the detention
ward and locked in the city Jail dungeon
where he shakes the iron door and shricks
like madman.
The man is so violent Jailer Levy fears
he will do himself personal injury.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-06-14
CARS CARRY TEN THOUSAND
But One Trifine Accident Is Reported at
the Columbia Gardens.

Fully 10000 people were carried to Co
lumbia Gardens yesterday by the street car
company, more than 5000 of whom at
tended the ball game. Fortunately, the
rain held off during the parade and ball
game, but after the game it came down in
torrents.
For a while the crowd at the car plat
form in the gardens was so great that it
was almost impossible for Manager Whar-
ton and his numerous assistants to han
die it and to keep the people from crowd.
ing in front of the cars, which were run
as fast as the wet rails would permit.
The manager personally superintended
the loading of the thousands on the cars
but in spite of his effors one man was
pushed between the car and the platform
by the immense throng that fought for
seats and received slight injuries.
While much of the pleasure of the af-
ternoon was spoiled by the rain, the dane
ers in the pavilion enjoyed themselves
during the evening.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-06-14
FRIENDS OF CONSTANTINE SAY HE
DESERVES LIBERTY AND MUST
HAVE IT.
SAY KELLER LIED ABOUT
HIM WITH WICKED INTENT
Constantine Weeps in His Cell and
Mourns Over His Hard Luck-Friends
Will Land Keller in Jail If They Can
County Attorney Took Holiday and
Left Prisoner Lamentina.

Samuel Constantine. who was bapped by
City Detective Murphy and incarcerated
in the county jail night before last under
suspicion Of being desperate kidnaper in
prospective, was still in Jail today await
ing to be disposed of in accordance with
law and the measure of his deserts.
Up to date the evidence upon which he
is held in Jail is composed of statement
of an Austrian named Keller, who tried
but failed ito sell him wagon. to the
effect that he had said he was going to
kidnap somebody some time when the
flowers bloomed again, and the fact that
he was seen lurking in a neighborhood
on the West Side.
1t is said that the city detective hoped
to arrest his confederatcs yesterday, bur
had failed. No information was securet
today concerning who his confederates are
or what they have done or intend to do.
Alleges BlackmaiI.
1t is not known that he has any CON
fedcratea and he denies the story told
about him by Keller, and insists that
Keller tried to blackmail him out Of $40
and force him to buy the latter's wagon
for $40.
Te still protests that he is innocent of
the thought of kidnapping or conspiring to
kidnap, and his friends are investigating
the animus that promoted Keller to tell
the city detective that he is a kidnaper and
said he would kidnap somebody. They will
try to land Keller in Jail for his part in
the arrest Of Constantine il they can.
G.. l.. Bruno, the shoemaker who is a
friend of Constantine, was up to the court
house this afternoon to see the county at
torney concerning what charge Constantine
was held on, but he did not succeed in
seeing the official. This was a quasi holi.
day and the county attorneys Office was
not in full blast
Bruno stated to an interviewer that he
would engage lawyer and have habeas
corpus proceedings brought in behalf OF
his friend no charge having been placed
against the latter SO far as could be
learned. The officials have been holding
Bruno in jail-two nights and two days
now-to let matters develop that would
warrant charge being placed against
him. Nothing has developed yet.
The Prisoner Weeps.
Bruno and his friends are dissatisfied
with the situation. They want action. They
want Keller to come forward and prove
CONSUMING Is ellner Dy ueeu or at heart
kidnaper.
Constantine is very unhappy in Jail. He
said he was cold and sick when seen this
afternoon. He is cold all the time, he de-
clared, and Imprisonment is breaking him
down. He wept as usual, and demanded
that something be done.
No steps toward his prosecution we're
taken in the county attorneys office today
and it could not be learned when they
would be taken. If ever. When Constantine
made his appeal to the interviewer today
longer,he was told that he would have TO
be sick and cold and stay in Jail for
while longer. till his case was reached.
He wept in his ready Italian style ard the
interviewer went away.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-06-14
POLICE ATHLETES PLAN
FOR A BASEBALL TEAM
Organize to Play Games With Police of
Helena and Other Cities in
the State.

Several members of the police depart
ment met this afternoon for the purpose
OF discussing the advisabilty of organizing
baseball team among the members of the
force.
While the matter was discussed pro and
con no definite steps were taken, but it
is practically assured that Butte will have
a police baseball team.
Among the more enthusiastic members
OF the force who are organizing the team
are: J. c. Byrne, w. G. Schmidt and
Georke Young. All Of these policemen
were members of the famous nine which,
two years ago, played the bartendcrs' ag-
gregation and beat them by score OF 2a
TO II.
1--WE have enough good baseball players
on the force to organize good team"
said Policeman Byrne. "The idea is to
get together and if Helena wants any of
our game we can accommodate them.
There is some talk also that the bartenders
will have another team this year, and If
they decide to put out team, we will
play them a match game"