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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
FIFTEEN OR MORE LOSTLIEES
Result of Collision Off the
Massachusetts Coast.
TWO SCHOONERS MET INA CRASH
Survivors Were Tossed About
for Several Days.
Ten Sailors Who Had Suffered Terribly
From Exposure to the Rigorous Weather
We're Landed In Boston Early This Morn
ing by the Schooner Manhasseft.

Boston, Mass, Dec. q. The fishing
schooner Manhassett, which arrived
here early today, had on board 10 sur
vivors of the wrecked schooners Frank
A. Palmer and Louise B. Crary, which
were in collision last Wednesday night
of Thatcher's Island. Fifteen or more
sailors were either killed in the col
lision, drowned or died from exposure.
After the accident, 15 or more men
from each vessel took TO small boats.
The Louise B. Crary was five-mast
and the Frank A. Palmer q four-mast
schooner. They were both coal laden,
bound for Boston. At a. m. yester-
day, when the Manhassett was As miles
off Highland Light, the lookout sighted
small boat with men who were max
ing signals of distress. The Manahas-
sett changed her course and bore down
on the little craft, which proved to be
a boat which had been launched from
the Crary. Only 10 of the men aboard
were alive, and they were almoa
less as the result of their n s {
the rigorous weather. Sat u +
one man became crazed "A y
ings, and, shouting at thS
voice that the police wers
be jumped overheard and dy
-Four Other members of the Ii III
company died Of exhaustions
survivors were frost-b bitten, Y +
of them will probably hsy 8 4
their feet and hands amputats(
The Manhassett came infd
harbor early this morning, HhoSae
signals for assistance, and by the time
she arrived at wharf ambuIances were
ready to transfer the sailors to the
hospital. Only six of the mon could be.
bremoved, however. The other four wer 81
lin such a serious condition that it wasI
dsemed impossible that they could
stfvyive being taken from the vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
THREE DEAD,
INVENTION INJURED
ThB Result Of The ReaF-end Collision on
The Southern Pacific Railroad Near
Byron Station, California.
FLAGMAN SENT BACK TO WARN
But the Flyer Could Not be
Stopped in Time to Prevent
1t Striking the Owl Train.
MANY SGALDED By ESCAPING STEAM

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. %. The
Latest revised list of the victims of tbs
railroad collision ON the Southern
Pacific railroad near Byron station
Saturday night shows that % are
dead. There are still q injured sur
viyofs of the accident, but the con-
dition of four OF these is extremely
critical, and additional names may
have to be added to the death list.
1t was a rear end collision, the en-
gine Of the Stockton flyer blowing its
way into the rear coach of the Los
Angeles Owl, which was filled with
Fresno people. The passengers who
escapsd death were hurled to the for
ward part Of tn coach, crushed in the
mass of debris. Their sufferings aud
danger were intensified by the clouds
OF scalding steam that poured out
from the shattered boiler of the Stock
ton engine.
after the Owl left the Oakland Mole
it vas noted that there was leak in
the hue of the engine. This increased
to such an extent that it was deemed
advisable to stop at Byron and take a
freight engine for relief. The train
officers knew that the Stockton train
was following half hour behind, and
hagman was sent back along the
track to give warming of the presence
of the Owl. The Stockton train, in
charge Of Engineer Mcguire and Fire
man Joyce, got the warning signal aud
gave the usual response with whistle
blasts.
Edward Joyce, fireman of the Stock
ton flyer, in statement explaining the
collision, said: ''We saw the hagman 3
light ahead Of us and put on the
brakes at once. They seemed to work
we'll enough, but We could not stop in
time to avoid smashing into the rear
of the Owl train. The engine went
right through the cars"
So forcibly did the local meet the
rear of the Owl that the end OF the
second car, the dining car, was smashed
in and the three cooks were seriously
hurt. The horror of fire was not added
fta the disaster. and the penned d-up
viptims were spared from flame as the
oil burners we're extinguished when
| THE crash came.
Relief quickly came to the injured
passengers, axes and saws being brought
into play. Messengers were sent to
| Byron Hot Springs, a short distance
away, and physicians responded
| promptly. Every effort was made to
| alleviate ths suffering, and those who
were unable to proceed on their journey
| were taken either to the Springs Hotel
or the church in Byron, which tempo
rally was transformed into a hospital.
None of the passengers of the Stock
tom train was injured, and all of the
CROW of the Owl escaped unhurt.
An official investigation into the
Cause of the disaster has been begun
byI Coroner Curry of Contra Costa
cohnty. There appears to be no doubt
that the Stockton flyer, which ran into
the Owl train was signalled and that
thk engineer responded with a whistle
arp threw on the braF.s. The ques-
tidn which remains pIan is whether or
nd the signal WIS given in time 70
az rt the collision.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
NATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

nine Palombo Died From Injuries
Sustained at Leslie, SD.
5armine Palombo, an italian, en-
Dyed by the B. & o. Railroad Co.,
y struck and seriously injured at
Slie station, Nd, early Saturday
ssenaer train No. SAG. He was badly
II about the head and body and in
bed iaternally. He was brought to
Eis city on the train and removed to
= Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix
&bulace.
10 Edied at the hospital about 9
Mock The body was taken care of
Coroner Frick. 1t is thought the
|Ana6ed lived near Leslie.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
Sailor Blown to pieces.

Gloucester, Mass., Dec. 22.-The vessel on
fire which attracted attention of this port
last night was the Standard OH barge No.
As. She was derelict, and was being towed
into this port by the Gloucester fishing
schooner Blanche. She was set on fire by
accident. and George Riley, one of the crew
of the Blanche, lost his life. Riley had
gone on board the barge to look for cable,
and lighted match to aid in his search.
An explosion followed, and Riley was blown
TO pieces. The barge caught fire, and
burned for several hours. Ii was loaded
with gasoline.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
NO PRECEDENT.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 22.-Champion James
Jeffries Saturday night lost a decision in a
four-round contest with Jack Munroe after
four rounds of the fiercest fighting Butte has
has seen for some time. At one time the
champion went to his knees and kncck
ont looked possible. Jetfries and his mama
ger had posted a forfeit of $3.50 for anyone
TO stand against Jeffries for four rounds,
and Munroe accepted the challenge. At the
end of the fourth round Munroe was still
ready to fight. Munroe is amateur cham
pion Of the Pacific Coast. Fitzsimmons has
posted forfeit of $500 to put Munroe out
In four rornds
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
peath of Alhert Crawf]

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec.
CrawfcSd, aged 50 years, a {
ber of the Legislature,
the Eleventh ward OF I'll
many years, and who was wia
in Democratic political Gin
today. Mr.. Crawford was I
the Legislature in 1Se4 ar
until 1881, and was regardd
leader of the Democrats on Il
the House. In 1891 he \
elected to the Legislature, a
a single term.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
A Daughter HIS DEPUTY.

Chester, Pa, Dec. 22.-Prothono-
Ia Maxwell Clover has named his
Mrs. Lillian Clover. Phillips, as
3ty. She will take the place OF O.
&mith, and for the first time in its
Il the prorhonotary's Office will have a
deputy after January lst next. of
ears the receipts of the prc.honotary's
have been cIrtaiied to such an extent
ffaeH tie clerk hire was paid very little
II fo- the chief, and it Is largely on
tcount tha. the new official will keep
aics In tho family.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
|R DWELLINGS BURNED
Was an Exciting Fire al Rock
Rd Early Saturday Morning.
P'rfY IN FIGHTING FLAMES
ran and Her Child Had
toved From House.
Z CONTENTS DESTROYED

Z dwellings were burned and
3 great excitement at Rock
3 and 4 O'Clock Saturday
and, unfortunately, all of the
M wires were out of service, as
X the recent storm, and il was
IA @ to get assistance from this
u fighting the fire, except by
word into town, a distance of
y Is, by messenger, which was
SaBNs SN message being brought by
indent Harris Of the Rockland
n Is to the Friendship Fire Co.,
iponded with its lire engine
d carriage, but it was such a
4 rney and the roads were so
a he fire was nearly out when
Bmen arrived on the soene and
services were not required. Chief
ny also went to the fire, being
ID by the police station, to which
esage had been sent from the
ldstip house. The houses de-
d yere owned by the Jessup &
hper Co. and were occupied by
4 uMcG cGonigal, Daniel Crossan,
h Potts and John Mcdonald,
with their families. The mon
,loyes of the company. The
Il were badly wrecked and the
Il q lost most of their furniture.
X llings were part of row of
Ey frame buildings and were
Il 50, 900.
= started in the kitchen of Mr..
IS residence, presumably from
5aeated stove, and was dis
M about 3 o'clock. The row of
II which it was a part was be-
Two large barnsE owned by the
ompany, on the opposite side
eek from the mill, and as there
number of other buildings
he situation at once assumed a
aspect. The occupants of the
lind others in the neighborhood
time in an effort to fight the
save the effects. Fortunately,
he occupants were gotten out
A child made its appearance
usehoid of Mr.. and Mrs. Nc :
Friday morning and much
'as felt about Mrs. McGonigal
Ut. She was moved to the
of a neighbor, as was also the
lid neither suffered much from
Eipieasant experience, although
ee was a great shock to the
pscrle Of the neighborhood
themselves into a bucket
! and did excellent work.
kh they could not save the
they saved the barns and other
hgs nearby.
contents Of the Crossan house
llmost entirely destroyed and all
other tenants lost the greater
their effects. fortunately, there
III much wind. which was favor
+ fighting,the fire.
le McGonigal house we'll filled
book and its contents were de-
along with the other effects.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
APeculIar Accident.

Miss Caroline Barron, of 507 East Fifth
street, daughter of Samuel Barron, con-
ductor on the Delaware railroad. was
severely burned several days ago while
cleaning a pair of gloves. Shs had cleaned
them with naphtha preparation and had
them on her hands when she picked up a
thread and going toward the stove attempted
to throw II into the fire. This flames ignited
the. naphtha and in an instant her ari.s
were in flames. Heroic action on the rart
of her mother and herself saved her from
being burned to death. Her face WIS saved
from the flames. She is suffering from
burns on the left arm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
Fen From a Train.

Hrry Watson, who refused to give
address, fell from a fast moving
G&t train in the west yard Friday
md severely bruised and cut his
8d right hip. He stated that he
4 route from Baltimore and de-
e stop in this city to visit some
eS and did not think that the
fas running as fast as it was
be alighted. After having his
lg brushed up and his bruises
he limped away.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
Nrortuarx statisrins S

According to the report of Secretary
WIsglesworth of the Board of Health,
there were 24 deaths, 43 births and 8
marriages reported for the week ended
at noon Saturday, as against q deaths,
1872 births and Is marriages for tine same
period last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
New Haitien MInIstl

Port-au- Prince, Haiti, Dec
new Haitien ministry is 4
as follows: Senator Leger Cal
lister of the Interior; Ge
Minister of War; NJ. JeremiG
of Foreign Affairs; M. Pau
ter of Public Instruction.
Amsnd, Minister of PUBL
Donnery, Minister Of II
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25

The interest of all Paris on
last was centered on an eTnpt
So Avenue de La Grand Armse.
supposed to contain $4,000, cool
Robert Henry Crawford, said I'd
American millionaire. This 81
alleged to be held in trust byN
Therese Humbert, WHO, unde1
Crawford's first will, vas cons
his sole legatee, and who,
strength Of her title to the fid Y
estate, succeeded in borrowing
sl2. 0O0, 900 from bankers, money
and others in France and Bell
Eventually an investigation was st|
the Humberts and others conj
with them in the operations fed
Paris, and May 9th. when the q
the Detective Department OF Par5
Cochefort opened the safe, it b
to light the greatest swindle of tt5
tury, for the safe was found to c
nothing but an old jewel box, Sol,
papers and the official seals
had made the swindIe possibi
fortune" having, under the tel
second will, been represented al
held in trust until Nine. D'AuS
Mime. Humbert's niece, attain
majority, when all the heirs me
in the swe wills were to oon
aDaioable agreement for an o
division of the property.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25

1.-THE best way to keep your friends, I"
says the man with the impressionistic
nose, lis to treat them kindly and
Often"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25

George Cathell of this city has been
granted an increase and reissue of
pension of s. per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
rHk GREAT SAFE FRAUDS.

Arrest Of Pefkons who Obtained. 80
of s1a.ods 900 by swindiip
Madrid, SPAIN Dec. 20. MD =
bert other. membaxs Of the
family and NJ. and Mime. DAD
relatives of Mime. Hu&bert, who D
notorious in connection with the y
safe frauds in Paris. haze been ar
at hotel here. Thea had bel
Madrid since May 9th. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
The Late Dr.. EIbridge G. Briggs.

The funeral of the late DR.. Elbridge
q. Briggs will occur at 10 A. NJ
Wednesday, from the home. Il Mel
vile street. Rev Norman Mcl<innon
Of the Congregational church will Off
ciate. The intermeht will be at Forrest
Grove.
The death of DR. Briggs occurred,
Sunday night. near midnight. He had
been unconscious since about Z o'clock
in the evening, and while in that state
passed away AT 4 o'clock in the at
ternoon he suffered a stroke of paraly-
sis. repetition of the malady, which
in September, previously afflicted him.
He had been able to ride out few
times during this period of II months,
but was forced to retire from the prac-
tice OF his profession and had been
practically helpless.
DR.. Briggs was born Sept 16, 1S4S,
and so was nearly "a years of age. He
was born in Portland. the oldest of
three children. The others of the fam
lily passed away before him, the
mother dying in the doctors home
some six years ago. DIR. Briggs studied
in the Portland schools and mastered
dentistry in the offices of that city,
among his preceptors being DIR. KIM
ball, still in practice. DR.. Briggs had
an office in South Berwick for a short
| time and then rracticed in Augusta
until the time of his disablement, a
period of % years. Thus he was, with
one exception, the veteran of his pro-
| fession in this city. Dr. Briggs was a
| man of fine mechanical talents and as
a dentist ranked with the best. He
was a member of the Masonic and
| other orders, and his loss is regretted
| by many bound to him by fraterna
ties and the ties OF friendship.
He was twice married. His first wifi
was Miss Pray. VINO died in 1855. He
leaves a widow. to whom are extended
the consultations Of the community il
| which Dr. Briggs lived and labored 81
long and faithfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

Commissioners Ring and Stanley of
the Fish and Game Commission, held a
regular meeting, yesterday, at which
considerable routine business was tram
sacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

The following companies have filed
articles of incorporation at the once o.
the secretary of State:
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Arternisa Fruit Co., organized at Kit
+arI. for fhe purpose of carrying on 4
.saneral nlantation business with $4,000
capital stock of which $500 is paid in.
1'be of,icers are: President, Ernest l..
Chauley, of Kittery; Treasurer. Irving
9 Woodruff. of Kittery. Certificate APP
nroyed Aug t. 1902.
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Record Publishing Co. organic

Record Publishing Co.. organized at
Kitterv. for the purpose of carrying on
The business of printing and publishing,
with $4,000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President.
Horace Mitchell. of Kittery: Treasurer,
AZ M, Meloon. of New Castle. n. II.
Certificate approved, Aug. is, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

The Naval Reserves of Portland. 4
branch of Names National Guard, re-
turned, Saturday, from it's annual
cruise on board a man-ofwar, the
Montgomery, commander j. X. H.,
and thorough drill in everything per-
tanning to the life Of a bluejacket
The ship went first to Cape Cod,
where gun practice and other drills
We're engaged in. From here she went
to Cape Ann and at Gloucester, Mass
the men were given shore leave, which
all enjoyed to its full extent. Owing
to the rain and fog the cruiser did not
get to Marblehead and therefore did not
see the illumination of the fleet of the
New York Yacht Club. Another stop
was made at Bay View on Cape Ann
and then the ship went to East La
moline, near Bar Harbor, and the site of
the new United States coaling station.
Here further drills and gun practice
were INDUCED in, the men doing excel
lent work. The cruiser then put to sea
and more drills occupied the attention
of the men.
of the seven days of the cruise four
were spent at sea and only three were
passed in ports along the Massachl-
sets and Maine coast. The MOntgom
cry arrived in Portland harbor on its
return. Saturday, and came to anchor
inside of Fort Gorges under the
Eastern Promenade, and at 1880 o'clock
the Reserves landed at Portland pier,
coming ashore on board the tug WaW-
enoc.
The men said they had fine trip, the
only fault being with the food. but this
was on account of the fact that the
vessel had just gone into commission
and were not full prepared for extra
men. The canteen on board did good
business on canned salmon and sardines.
The weather on the cruise was excel
lent with the exception of little ram
the first of the week.
The Reserves are in command Of
lieutenant Harry NJ Bigelow, who aft
ter the men had arrived at their armory
on Portland pier, assembled them in
the main room. and in a few words
gave them closing instructions ana
complimented them on their good work
and behavior during the cruise. The
second officer of the Reserves is Lieu
tenant George r. Stevens, junior grade.
The work of the Reserves eXcelled
that Of last year in all branches with
the possible exception of the shooting
The members of the Naval Reserves
sneak very highly of the officers and
crew of the ship, saying that each ana
every one are gentlemen and disposed
~ helm them. instead of making life
harder for them as is the custom IF
the crew of most warships that take
out the naval militia for cruises.
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THE PRESIDENT
OF the City Council, Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Cured of Rheumatism.

Col. VIM. j. Harvey, president of
Wilkesbarres city council, who will
long be remembered for his great work
for the city, was once a mere physical
wreck. torn in every muscle and nerve
from the frightful pains caused by
rheumatism He consulted the best
physicians. went abroad, took mud
baths. and almost every known treat
ment for the disease One of the city
officials had had very similar expert
ence and DIR. David Kennedy's Fa-
vorite Remedy had cured him, so he
recommended this great kidney medi-
cine to his friend, and Col Harvey is
today well man, hale and hearty. In
his own abrupt way he states his
case:
DR.. David Kennedy,
Dear Sir:-This to certify that
am permanently cured of rheumatism
by the use of DR.. David Kennedy's Fa-
vorite Remedy.
VIM. J. HARVEY
Nothing could be more direct or
more to the point than this simple
statement
rheumatism is but another name for
uric acid poisoning which is caused
primarily by diseased kidneys. Cure
your kidneys and the rheumatism dis
appears.
For all diseases of the kidneys, liver,
bladder and blood, rheumatism, dys-
pepSia and chronic constipation, as
we'll as sicknesses peculiar to women,
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
is unquestionably the greatest medi-
cine known to the medical profession.
All druggists sell Dr.. David Kenne-
dys Favorite Remedy in the New 50
Cent Size and the regular $1.00 size
bottles.
Sample bottle-enough for trial, free
by mail
Dr.. David Kennedy Corporation, Rond.
out, N. Y.
DR.. David kennedy's Rose Jelly radi-
cal cure Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold
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DR.. David kennedy's Rose Jelly radi-
cal cure Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold
in Head. soc.
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The Electric Road is setting up its
stone crusher at the Hallowell quar-
ries. where there is an inexhaustible
supply of the very best rock for bal
last. Work of ballasting the road will
be begun in very few days.
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Fewer Gallons; Wears Lonaer.

You can paint a building with fene
gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc tina i
with Mixed Paints, and it Will wea-
twice as long as lead and oil mixed by
hand. Sold by ]. II. Cogan & Co.
dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

Capt. sydney A. Cloman of the 23rd
[. :. Infantry. now on duty at Camp
Hill during muster was a visitor to
the Capitol, yesterday forenoon, and
was accompanied by Gen. Hoyt in IA
tour OF the building.
Col. NeWcOmb and mis- young friends,
Fred \. and Howard B. Capen of East
port, also visited the State House, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19
STATE HOUSE.
A Crew of 10 Busy on State
Election Ballots.
Pleasant and Profitable Cruise Of
Naval Reserves.
Fire lnvestisation-New Corporations
Notes.

Clerk A. D. Russell of the Secretary
Of States office has a crew of 10 assis-
tants under his direction engaged in
arranging, backing and sending out the
ballots to be used at the September
election throughout the State. The hal
ballots are printed at the office of the
Kennebec journal, are counted there
and tied up in bundles of so for every
30 voters These bundles are then sent
to the State House and are taken by
Mr.. Russell's crew of clerks who wrs IN
them carefully, placing the State seal
on the outside. They are then placed
in boxes addressed and shipped away.
There are six sizes of boxes used, the
two larger sizes being of wood and the
smaller ones of pasteboard.
Ever since the Australian ballot law
went into force Mr.. Russell has had
charge of all the work incident thereto
He receives the nomination papers Of
the candidates for office, places their
names upon the nomination book.
makes up the copy for the printer,
reads the proof, and then directs the
packing and shipping of the ballots TO
the 800 odd towns in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

Hon. S. w. Carr, insurance commits
sioner, has begun an investigation of
an alleged incendiary fire which recent
~ occurred in the town of Buxton A
week ago Sunday, the farm buildings
of Mrs. Louisa Flood in that town We're
burned. Later a boy 9 years of age
confessed that he set fire to the same.
Commissioner Carr thinks the boy
should be taken and placed in the Re-
form School. if he is really guilty of
the crime, as he claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-19

GollIdsboro Steamboat Co, organized at
Rar iarbor for the purpose of carrying
freight and passengers upon the high
seas and from port or ports in this state
and in other state. with $4,000 capital
stock of which $500 is paid in. The officers
are: President. Bedford E. Tracy, OF
Winter Harbor: Treasurer Charles H..
wood. OF Bar Harbor Certificate APP
nrov-ed Aug. Is. 1902.