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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
THE FATE OF WAR.
Rev. W. S. Key Visits the Boer
Prisoners at Bermuda.
They Are Not Comfortable, Not Cheer
full and Have no Luxuries.
And Treatment Of Old Men and Little Children
Seems Inhuman.

Boston, Jan. 17.-Rev. Edward Ever
EFT Hale, as president of the Lend a
Hand Society of Boston, which for
months past has been collecting and
shipping clothing food and other things
/ to the Boer prisoners held by the Brit
ish in Bermuda, recently sent his as
sistant, Rev. W. s. Key to make II visit
/ to the prison camps and to report on
the conditions. Mr.. Key has just re-
turned. He was permitted to visit all
the camps on six different islands and
to talk at will with the prisoners.
There are now about 5000 men and
boys in the prison laagers. About zoo
of them ere boys under 16 years OF age.
! 100 of them are old men over Sc years
many of the latter very weak and de-
crepit. Less than one-half the cntir,
number were taken prisoners with arms
in their possession or when engaged in
any way in the war. The youngest boy
is only eight and a half years old. He
was tending sheep when captured. Fer
six weeks this child cried night and day
for his mother. The prisoners are kent
within the enclosures ny barbed wire
fences while armed troops guard them
and feet of battleships ride at anchor
among The islands and fash search
lights on the camps through the night.
There are 8! life prisoners in solitary
confinement. They are Cape rebels and
after being tried for treason were SEN
fenced 20 be shot but only one was exc
cuted, the sentences of the rest being
committed to Imprisonment for life. One
has died and others are dying. Eight
of them have wives and families in
South Africa. All the prisoners COM
planned Of having no clothing excepting
what they wore when captured. Some
of them had not had change OF under
ware for 16 months.
During Mr.. Keys visits to the camps,
clothing was distributed, but hats. caps.
socks, towels, handkerchipefs, under
clothing, suspenders and soap, needles.
thread. buttons and jack knives are
sorely needed.
Their daily ration of food is very in
sufficient, as all the prisoners had been
accustomed to an active outdoor life.
haG splendid appetites and before the
war were always within reach of plen-
ty Of good substantial food. The re-
straint Is affecting their health and
through the small food allowance many
are emaciated. Some few of them are
allowed to work for the English gov
ernment in the prison laagers, for
which they receive cents an hour.
To while away the time and earn q.
little money many Of them carve toys,
curios and useful articles out Of wood,
stone. slate and bones from their meat.
and make odd things out of copper, tin
brass and silver and silk. Some draw
and paint quaint pictures. Some of
them are becoming expert photog-
raphers. The walking sticks, glove
boxes. cribbage boards. picture frames
and paper knives are works of art,
which are sold In the United States
for them.
There are many generals and high
officers of state in the Transvaal and
Orange Free State among the prisoners.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher,
the pugilists, and James H. Nc
Farland, an official of the Indus
trial A. c., under the auspices of
which organization the Sharkey- Maher
fight took place, tonight, were arrested,
late this afternoon, on warrants charg
ing them with conspiracy to commit a
breach of the peace. They We're held
in $4,000 to keep the peace and appear
in court, tomorrow. Bail was fur
niShed.
The warrants were sworn out by J.
D. Barnitz, q citizen. who. it is under
stood, represented the Law and Order
Society of this city. More than a dozen
witnesses were subpoenaed, most of
them sporting writer's on Philadelphia
and New York newspapers. About half
a dozen of the witnesses were exam
ined and the magistrate considered
that sufficient evidence was ELECTED to
warrant him in holding the prisoners.
The men promised that there would
he no knockout. no violence, and no
infractiOn of the state laws regarding
prize fights and that they would engage
only in a sparring contest. This prom
Use was accepted by the magistrate and
tho bail was fixed at $4,000 for the three
men. II they lived up to the promise
they will be discharged on their ap-
pearance in court, tomorrow.
1t was 9.15 before the first of the pre-
liminaries began. There was lust
enough pepper in the opening bouts to
whet the appetite of the crowd for the
big fellows. kid" Fitzgerald, colored,
of Baltimore, met the Kentucky Rose
bud of Philadelphia.
There was tiresome wait of 40 min
u'es. The fighters insisted on Seeing
their money before entering the ring.
1t was 11.40, when Sharkey made his
appearance. He was followed a mo-
ment later by Maher. Both men we're
greeted with tremendous applause.
Seated close to the ring there were
Champion James j. Jeffries and For
mer Champion Robert Fitzsimnlons.
The men quickly donned the gloves
and at 1f.45 the fight began. In Shar-
Key S corner We're Dave Sullivan, Jim
Buckley and ALT King, while Tim Cal
iahan. Peter Lowery and Mike Camp
bell Were behind Maher
Round 1.-The men spared for a few
seconds. Sharkey was the first to lead
Manner rushed to clinch. 1t was evil
dent that the men intended to obey the
mandates of the court, for they merely
tapped each other There We're loud
cries Of take them off," and many of
the spectators started to leave the
building. There was not blow in the
first round hard enough to jar the teeth
oil a featherweight. When the men
took their corners the hail rang with
Continued On page o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

E. p. Smart's general store at Island
Falls, was burned. early Friday. Loss,
$4,000; partially insured.
Fire destroyed the wood turning and
lumber shop of V. A. Linnell on Con-
gress street in Rumford Falls, on
Thursday evening. Very little vas
saved. Loss. not less than $4,000. build
ing insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

To get a good thermometer go to c.
opposite postoffice. He has Chas. Wild
cr's celebrated thermometers accurate
10 the tenth of a degree, used by the
L. s. government, also other good ones
Of every description for house, dairy,
bath or bedside use at prices from ten
cents up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, jar. 17.-There has been I.
general fall i'll the Barometer in the Cen
trail valleys and the Southwest during the
last L. hours. although the weather still
continues fair east of the Rocky mourn
tains. 1t will be warmer, Sunday, in
New England. The winds on the middle
Atlantic and Nv England coasts will. -
fresh to brisk soItherly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
The Philadelphia Bicycle Race.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE leaders in
the 6-days bicycle race at the I'd Regi-
ment Armory We're 81 miles ahead Of
the worlds record when the fifth days
facing closed. at 1880 tonight. which
also closed the 10th hour of the contest
In the hours riding, today. the four
leading teams covered les miles. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington. Jan. 11.--Forecast for Sat-
urdey and Sunday: New England, fair
and warmer. Saturday: Sunday. proba-
bly, rain or snow and colder; fresh south
erly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

a tooth brush is little but important
thing, and the kind That doesn't shed
its brstles III the mouth is wanted.
Chas. X. Partridge the druggist. oppo-
site postoffice, has secured 4 lot of
fine imported tooth brushes that usu-
ally sell for IS cents which he now Of
fers for 90 cents each and warranted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Jan. 17.-Forecast for Bostor
and vicinity: Saturday. fair and warmer
fresh to brisk southwest winds: Sunday
generally CLOUDY and somewhat coldo +,
fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
A BIG FAKE.
Fear Of Arrest Spells the
Sharkey-Maher Fight.
Promised There Should Be no Hard
Hitting and There Was Not.
S, am, That Referee. in Third Round. De
clares Fight OF.

Philadelphia. Jan. 11.-Tom Sharkey
and Peter Maher. who were heralded 10
fight six rounds. before the Industrial
Athletic Club for the championship Of
Ireland, at the Industrial hall, tonight,
were stopped by Referee Recap in the
middle of the third, in one of the poor
est exhibitions ever given IN this city.
The men had been arrested early in the
evening and bound over in $4,000 bail 10
keep the peace, and this dampened
their vigor and reduced the steam of
their blows.
There was not blow struck which
would have rocked a bantam's head.
When the bout had progressed for two
and half rounds amid incessant cat
calls, Kisses and yells of take them
off, and fake Referee Recap stepped
10 the side OF the ring and said that he
bad been engaged to referee q contest.
This is no contest" he concluded,
and the men took their corners and the
contest" was over.
Both Sharkey and the president OF
the club attempted to address the angry
crowd but neither was permitted TO
speak. The spectators were worked up
to such a pitch that they broke chairs
and benches in their desire to get
even" 1t was little satisfaction for the
1000 persons who had paid 81, SO and IS
for seats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

The mill OF the Illinois Leather Co.
used as hair cleansing branch 1T
Wyoma, Mass. was burned, Friday
night. Loss, $4,000.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
STOCKHOLDERS CHARGE BIG
 FRAUD TO RAMSEY, RAMSEY,
 SHOOK, H'CORHICR, BAXTER
Continued from First Pase)


 these compliments as stockholders there of as hereinafter stated.
 Compliments recite unavailing efforts of theirs to have the directors of the Ensley Land Company obtain redress, and also ailege that at the last stock holders meeting held in Jefferson Coun- ty they had a representative present to induce the stockholders to take action without effect, the said representative having with him at the time facts sui ficient to support the application.
 Complainants state that prior to 1886 the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company owned many million dopiars of property in iron mines and valuable lands, among which lands were those hereinaf- ter described as conveyed tc the Ensley Land Company. ,r
 That the Ensley Land Company. whose cava,al stock was slO. 900, was chartered Dec. I, 1886, with the object of buying and selling land. That at the time oi said incorporation the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company, hereinafter called the Tennessee Company, conveyed to said Ensley Land Company 370O acres of valuable land which constituted tht entire estate of the Ensley Land Com pany at the time of the committing oi the grievances hereinafter complained of That in consideration of said grant the Ensley Land Company transferred al most its entire capital stock to the Ten nessee Company which later sold some oi the shares, but which retained and still retains over one-half of the stock.
 That subsequent to the organization of
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
EVERY ONE ACCUSED THE
 OTHER. R.OF DOING CUSSIN'

there was q heap of 1t being done"
 Did you hear Nancy Hanks curse7'' asked defendants lawyer.
 "No. sir
 '.Did you hear Policeman Burke curse?" The witness had not heard this either.
 The defendants daughter then took the stand and denied that her mother did any cursng, saying: Me ard MT. Burke did the cussin'. cussed cause he hit ma I was fined for It in the Police Court but he wasn't
 A negro man then took the stand to testify fer the defendant He said that so many were cussin he couldn't tell whether defendant was or not. He didn't pay much attention to the cussin part.
 Was Nancy Hanks there?" asked the lawyer evidently insir uating that it was Nancy who did it all.
 "I don't know said the witness; "thero WIS d rtd-headed woman around. She WIS fast enough to have been called Nancy Hanks.
 explained how pained she was at being accused of such unladylike behavior. which of course was a baseess accusa- ten.
 The judge then rendered his decision ip parliamentary language, after which a daughter and the fine was paid
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
LESS CANDY.
Better to Give Children Delicious Food
 Than Candy.

Some foods will cure dyspepsia and other foods will cause 1t. The safest way to get well Is to use the food that agrees with the stomach and permit nature to go along In a thoroughly natural way.
 A lady says. 'I have at last found a true way Co get well and keep well, and that Is by the use of Grape-Nuts Break fast Food.
 For six years suffered with indigestion and palpitation of the heart so that could not sleep nights. I tried a great many different kinds of medicines and a lot of different kinds of cereals, but none of them helped me, and my stomach seemed to get worse and worse.
 I became very Respondent and was at a loss to know what to do' One day I read in the paper that Grape-Nuts Break fast Food would cure indigestion and build up the body. I wondered if 1t con- did not, but that it was only food pre- pared so that the stomach could easily digest it.
 The next time went down town I bought two packages. This was on Tues day, and it was all gone on Saturday for we all liked 1t so much. so I sent down and got three more packages and from that time have been using Grape-Nuts steadily and my indigestion has entirely disappeared.
 Sometimes when my little girl has been playing extra hard after supper she will climb on my knee, pat my cheek and whisper in my ear. Mamma please give me something good I say (knowing all the time) What Is good, dear?' She says, 'Grape-Nuts with cream on top,' and there is nothing, candy or anything else. that she enjoys better than this good, wholesome food She eats 1t for break fast every morning and prefers Grape Nuts pudding for dinner. At night she has Grape-Nuts for her supper with soft boiled egg, end she thrives wonder fully on this kind Of s"nd." Name given by Postum Co.,, Bat.ss Creek. Mich.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26

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 Treatment by mail for those who can not visit me.
 No written prescrtptions-I furnish all medicines.
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The age-herald., 1902-04-26

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The age-herald., 1902-04-26

Ensley Company and Ramsey and Me- Cormack from selling any of the land, and that if they have sold any which cannot be recovered that they be held to be personally liable.
 Judgment is asked against the defend- ants James Bowron, A. M. Shook, Ma thaniel Baxter Jr., for any damage or loss which the Ensiey Land Company or its stockholders may have suffered, which cannot be recoyered from the Ensley Company, Mccormack and Ramsey
 An accounting is asked for and general relief.
 The bill is sworn to by 1-4fred Kessler, and is signed by T. M. Steger, J. W. Baker and Smith & Smith as solicitors for complainants and J. K. Boylsen as of counsel.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
PROCURE SALE
 BY THE SHERIFF.

Several Judgements preceding this time had been rendered against the Ems ley Land Company. one in favor of the Birmingham Railway and Electric Com pany. on September 20. 1893, for A1.7S3. A majority of the stock of this railway was controlled by the said A. M Shook and James c. Warner. The latter subse- quently dying, the judgment was tEans- ferred to his executrix, Mrs. Mary T. Warner. but compliments charge that the judgment was under the control Of said A. M. Shook, who, on December IT. 1896, with the connivence of the defend- ants, caused an execution issuing on said Judgment to be levied on all the landsf of the Ensley Land Company, which were sold to said Mary T. Warner, executrix.
 Compliments allege that said sale was made by the procurement of defendants, Mccormack and Shook, and by the con nivance of Bowron, Baxter and Ramsey, and in violation of the duty which Shook Bowron and Mccormack owed to the. Ensley Land Company's directors.
 Compliments allege that said sale was void for technical reasons. They cite cer- tain letters written afterwards to the Central Trust Company by A. M. Shook as president of the Ensley Land Com pany, in which the statement Is made that the stock of that company Is not worth the paper 1t is written on. and they allege that at this time all the rights of Mrs. May T. Warner under her judg ment and purchase were owned by de- fendant. Mccormack. for himself and other officers, which fact was concealed from the Tennessee Company and the Ensley Land Company.
 They allege that the representations of Shook were deoeitful in order to effect the fraud designed by the defendants- They allege that the voting of the Ten- nessee Company's stock in the Ensiey Land Company by Shook under a power pany at the meeting of the Ensley Com pany on January 25 1S9S was void That said stock belonged to the Tennessee Company who did not authorize it's be- ing voted Said meeting was illegal be- cause it was not held at Ensley as re- qulred by ths charter of the Ensley Com pany
 Wherefore. the compliments aver that all the proceedings at said meeting where by the statutory right of redemption of the Ensley Land Company was sought to be surrendered and relinquished and its property vested in pretended trustees and the said Ensley Company, were with out force and effect. The transactions were carried out by the vote of A. M. Shook of the stock of the Tennessee Com pany upon the void authority as afore- said. which stock constituted nearly all of the stock at that meeting.
The age-herald., 1902-04-26
DIRECTORS CHARGED
 WITH CONSPIRACY,

Compliments charge on information and belief that with the knowledge that the Tennessee Company would build this plant, and knowing 1t would greatly en- nance the value of the Ensey Land Com pany's lots, particularly the town site, the defendants. Baxter, Bowron, Shook, Mccormack and Ramsey conceived and formed the plot to obtain the property of said Ensley Land Company at grossly inadequate prices;
 That before and at the time of said plot, the said Nathaniel Baxter Jr., was president and a director, said A. M Shook and James Bowron each a vice. president and director, said c. B. McCor- mack, the general manager, and said Erskine Ramsey. the assistant general manager of said Tennessee Company, and said five directors and officers formed what was called the governing commit tee of the board of directors of said Ten nessee Company and had especial knowl- edge of the value of the Ensley Land Company not known to its stockholders or other directors of the Tennessee com pany.
 That at the same time and during the same period, said A. M. Shook was presi- dent and a director, and said James Bowron and G. B. Mccormack were direc- tors of, said Ensley Land Company, and Wltn o1le clerk Ol the tennessee company who was a director in the Ensley Land Company and always, as complainants are informed and believe and so charge, under the control of said Bowron Shook Mccormack, Baxter and Ramsey, con- stituted majority of the board of direc- tors of the said Ensley Land Company.
 Complainants state that the officers and directors, the defendants herein named aforesaid of the Tennessee Company and the Ensley Land Company continued as such directors and governing committee until within the last few months, except- ing that the said defendants Mccormack and Bowron retired as direct ors of said Ensley Land Company, about January. 1898, for the purpose of outwardly avoid ing dealing directly with the said Ems ley Land Company for their own ad- vantage; but in order to do so in effect without the appearance thereof, and for such purpose and with the connivance of Baxter and Shook, they caused to be elected as their successors in office as such directors of the Ensley Land Com pany employees of the Tennessee Com pany under the direction and control of said Mccormack, Bowron, Baxter and Shook, who did as they were directed by their principals.
 Complainants charged that the defen- dants formed plot about the end of 1896 or early part of 1897 to obtain for their