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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
OF Car of Dynamite With Great Dam.
age at CrestIine, Ohio.

Crestlne, Ohio. Nov. lone of the most
disastrous explosions ever known in rail
reading occurred here. tonight at
o'clock, when a car containing dynamite
exploded from supposed collision or jar
with another car and let go with i'm
mcnSe force immediately setting fire tt
every car within radius OF q quarter OF
mile and then in turn starting q blaze
20 adjoining cars until at II O'clock at
least 500 loaded and empty freight cars
We're burning.
The explosion occurred at the west end
OF the immense Pennsylvania yards in
city proper. A hole 10 feet deep was
blown in the ground and the track
Wrenched into all kinds of shapes for a
long distance. 1t will be many hours be-
fore travel can be resumed over this per
ton of the Pennsylvania lines
The shock from the explosion was so
terrific that it smashed thousands of win
dows. both plate and pane, and made
many people sick because of the concus-
sion. Railroad ties We're blown a quarter
of a mile
The destruction is so complete and 50
great that it is impossible to say anything
of the property damage or whether there
is any less of life.
Yardmaster Courtier and Clerk Geisin-
ger. who were at work in the yard office
half a mile away, We're seriously and pos
sibly fatally hurt by the destruction of
the building in which they Were working
Hundreds of Pennsylvania employees are
Mt work searching the ruins for the dead
or injured. The entire west yard of TIA
road is wreck. Officials of the railroad
have said that there are not less than $50
cars smashed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from the North
East, South and West.

The total shipments of cereals from Bos.
ton. the past week. amounted to 3G4 81
buSEelS-115. 003 of wheat 119G31 Of corn
and 1868 of oats.
on Market street, West Philadelphia. was
burned. Sunday night entailing a loss ot
100000: insurance. 500 600 Surrounding
property was damaged 100000.
The steamship Manchura, built for the
Pacific Mail Steamship Co. struck on tht
ways as she was being launched. Satur-
day, at Camden, n. j.. and efforts to dis
lodge her failed. She is 625 feet over all
1t is reported at Sault Ste. Marie. Mich
that syndicate headed by Charles NJ
Schwab has purchased the properties OF
the Bruce Copper Mines Co.. Limited 10.
Gated about GO miles from the Canadian
500.
The steamer Virginia Lake returned
Saturday, to st. Johns N. F. from hel
last trip along the coast of Labrador She
has no tidings of the expedition headed
by I.eonidas Hubbard, Jr., IF New York
which started. Aug. last, to explore the
interior Of Labrador. The belief is gen.
eral at the place from which Hubbard
started that the party will never return.
In an alteration which took place. Fri
day night in a little house occupied by
some woodchoppers at Windsor, Mass, 4
small hill town. James Claire was sho,
in the ARM necessitating amputatio j
Henry NORM was arrested. Saturday
charged with assault with intent to kill
and upon being arraigned in the loca'
court was held in $500 for further exam
nation.
James Golden, one of the known
horsemen in the United States, died,
Saturday, at his home, 143 Main street,
Medford. Mass, at the age of Sc. He
was born in Brighton. He began to
train horses at old Beacon park with
The once-famous Jock Bowen at the age
| of - For the last 35 years he had been
trainer and owner on his own ac-
count. He was one of the founders of
the Breeders Association. A widow, a
son. and daughter, Mrs. Mary G.
Kelley of Roxbury, Mass, survive him.
BY the permission of the probate
court for the district of Fairfield the
State of Connecticut, Saturday, at
Bridgeport, Conn, brought suit for
damages of 100000 against Charles E.
Jeliffe and Elisha c. Sherwood of
Southport, as bondsmen for Oliver T.
Sherwood, the former cashier of the
Southport National bank, who is now
serving sentence for embezzlirg the
funds of that institution. Oliver 7.
Sherwood was administrator of the es-
tate of Burr Perry of Southport, and
the suit is brought to recover an alleged
disappearance of $4,000 from the funds
| of that estate. Attachments covering
all the property of the bondsmen were
served, Saturday. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
PUBLIC LAND FRAUDS
Not So Bad as Reported Is the Official
Statement.

Washington, Nov IA statement Of
the conduct of the investigation into pub
lie land frauds in the Pacific coast states
which has been prepared at the interior
department and given out with Secretary
IIitchcocks approval, says in part:
1T has been the determination of the
secretary from the beginning that the
matter should be probed to the bottom re-
garlless of the apparent influential char
acter of the men involved and the inquiry
lines. The whole matter will at an early
date be in shape for definite and appro-
pirate action against the offenders
The statement further says: while
several hundred thousand acres OF public
land are involved in the Illegal transac-
tions brought to light. the number or
acres to which patents have been obtain
ed by the perpetrators of the frauds is
comparatively small.
The statements widely circulated to The
effect that five United States senator's
and a large number of representatives
We're implicated and that the lands invoiv..
ed will reach in value $4,000 coo or $50 90, :
900, are without foundation in fact. 1t
can be positively stated that they did not
originate in the interior depa rtmeIit The
details and results of the investigations
arc known only to n few and sensational
stories based upon statements which have
heretofore appeared in the press must BE-
received with due allowance
AT the proper time 3 full s:a;r",cni
will be made covering thh results ~ .tat.
entire investigation ana the whole ::.a. ter
will be given TO the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
The Socialist MEETING,

Thus far but very little has been
heard in the city from the Socialist
movement that has been gaining a fol-
lowing in other places in the State,
notably Skowhegan, and Judging by the
meeting held, Sunday afternoon it will
be rather difficult work to get n start
here. The meeting was held for the
purpose Of arousing interest and of
starting local branch or Socialist club.
The meeting was held in Hayden hall
in the afternoon and there were just IA,
present counting the leaders. An adj,
dress along the usual Socialistic lines
was made by Forrest Berry of Show
hogan. the State secretary of the So
claiist party. 1t seems that there are
already two members of the party in
the city and that if three more can be,
secured club will be organized here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
MUCH WROUGHT UP.
Russian Reoccupation Of Muk-
den Disturbs China.
Appeals to Friendly Nations for Their
Assistance and Advice.
Cause of Trouble Is Russia's Violation
of Agreement.

Pekin, Nov. 1.-The Chinese govern
ment is greatly disturbed at the re-
occupation of Mukden, the capital of
Maichuria, by Russian troops. The
foreign Office is appealing to friendly
foreign legations for help and advice
admitting it's own helplessness in the
matter.
The Russians returned to Mukden
Thursday of last week. According to
advices received by the Chinese govern
ment 1900 Russian soldiers took posses
sion Of the official buildings there, bar
l'icaded the gates and evicted the Chi
nese officials. There are between 10000
and 10000 Chinese troops in and about
Mukden, but the Chinese commanders in
Manchuria have been given imperative
orders in nowise to assist the Russian
government and to use every effort to
avoid a collision.
The circumstances leading to the re-
occupation of Mukden, are as follows:
The Russians employed a noted
brigand, who was accused Of many
crimes against the Chinese. as chief of
one of the irregular bands of police they
are organizing in Manchuria. The
Chinese authorities repeatedly request
cd the surrender of this man and the
Russians recently consented to give HIM
up. Thereupon Chinese officer decap-
itated the brigand without giving him
a trial.
When this became known the Rus
SLAMS demanded the execution of this
officer within five days. giving as an
alternative the seizure of Mukden The
Chinese foreign office was negotiating
with Paul Lessar. the Russian minister,
on the matter, and offered to Danish the
officer in question, pleading that he
exceeded his instructions, and to re-
move the toatoi, his superior from
Office
There was a misunderstanding as to
the limit set for these negotiations, the
chinese thinking it expired, yesterday.
before the negotiations were completed
the news was received here that Russia
had fulfilled her threat to re-occupy
Mukden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
A MANIA FOR CABS
Led Miss Marie Layton to Steal About
$37, 600.

New York. Nov. Marie Layton, who
was arrested Il few weeks ago and plead
ed guilty to charges of embezziement
brought by officers of the United States
Playing Card Co, is reported to have
made a complete confession showing that
she. diverted from the company's bank ac-
count $4,000 while acting during six years
as confidential clerk in the New York Of
flee Miss Layton is now awaiting sem
tence.
The confession was made first ITO AS
sistant District Attorney Sandfor1l The
woman has turned 5000 back to her EN-
ployers. all the money she saved.
In her confession she mentioned the
name of n prominent officer Of New
York corporation who she says ,proiited
by her stealings. She alleges that the
man got her to cash checks and in thai
way she got rid of a good deal of the
money. The balance. went in high living
II got craze for cabs she said. 81;
was cabs morning, noon and night. 1t go,
so that could rot walk about New
York t..
Miss Layton will be arraigned in Judge
Fosters court, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
Fifteen KILLED.
Continued from page ~

came prepared with home remedies to
assist the injured. All the ambulances
IN the city, the dead wagons of the va
rlous undertaking firms and the patrol
wagon and hose wagons of the fire de-
partment responded to the alarm.
me wounds of the injured men were
dressed temporarily. and they were
hurried away to the hospitals. The city
hospltal and dispensary ambulances
each carried several loads to the city
hospital. Several OF the injured were
carried away by their friends in bug
gles, and number of others were laid
on the hose wagons and carried away.
Several spring wagons belonging to
teamsters living in the neighborhood were
pressed into service and the dead were
carried away as fast as they could be
taken from the wreck
The last bodies taken out were those of
w. ii. CRUDE of Butler, Ind, and Walter
FUR of Corpus Christi, Tex. Mangled
bodies Were found buried under the over
turned tender crushed almost beyond rec
ognltion. The body of Gabried S. Drol-
linger was found almost beheaded under
the Wreckage of the first coach.
The scenes following the rescue OF the
dead and injured were distressing. Men
wept when they locked upon the faces or
the dead or at the suffering of their class
mates and fraternity brothers. Many OF
the girls rolled up their sleeves ana knelt
at the side of the stricken men and bath.
ed their wounds until the services of II
surgeon could be secured. Nearly all of
no Io f-ot c.ie- al b., tl,1
work
All the young men killed were in the
first coach. which was reduced to kind
ling wood. They were found lying man
gled and bleeding with the injured pinnec
against them. The coach held about ~
persons.
There We're genuine heroes among the
wounded boys. Several requested that
the physicians first attend to the others
and then return to them.
Down town three mile: away 1850 cheer
ing students had arrived on Il special train
from Bloomington. Ind, with the sturdy
boys of the Indiana University eleven
eager for the cont; st on the g;idiron. They
poured out OF the train with band play
ing and colors flying. to be met with the
news of the tragedy to their rivals from
Purdue. Instantly bands ceased and col
orS were lowered and hidden beneath
coats. Tears followed laughter and col
lege yells charged into moTrnful express
sions of heartfelt sympathy.
The incoming Bloomington crowd broke
into sad and silent groups that huddied
ut street corners. visited the morgues and
hospitals searching for relatives or
friends, or boarded the trains OF street
cars that began carrying thousands to
the scene of the wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
Arrangements for the organization of

Arrangements for the organization Of
a city basketball league are being made.
At present it looks at if Colby, Co. II,
Tacconnet Club, and Fairfield would go,
in. Fairfield is planning of having a
town team and has engaged Joe"
Teague of Colby as coach. A series of
three or more games for each team will
be arranged. The players will be pure
amateurs and the towns will be regis
tered. There is an abundance of mater
lal for the game ana some lively con-
tests arc being anticipated. Not all Of
the details have been arranged as vet
but Will be soon, according to present
indications. I"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY
Are the Statements Of Augusta Citizens
Not More Reliable than Those of Ut
ter Strangers?

This is vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Augusta.
1t permits Of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
An Augusta citizen speaks here.
Speaks for the welfare of Augusta.
A citizens statement is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof is the best proof.
Mrs. Thos. o. Pease of 10 Gage street
says: 1.-The lapse of time and 1t is
now over two years and a half since
Mr.. Pease took course of the treat
ment prescribed by Doan's Kidney Pills
was cured, and allowed the statement
to be published in our Augusta papers.
repeat lapse of time has proven that
Doan's Kidney Pills are a remarkable
remedy and that the cures affected by
them are radical Mr.. Pease and my
self will be only too pleased to confirm
the opinion expressed above in per-
Sonal interview. In the meantime our
advice to sufferers from kidney COM
plant is go to c. K. Partridge's drug
store buy a box, take it as directed and
they will be surprised at the results"
Sold by all dealers at so cents per
box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
ANOTHER DEATH.
Grand Work Of Maine Boy in Caring
for the Wounded.

Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. 1.-William
Bailey of New Richmond Ind, sub
stitute player on the Purdue University
football team, died, this afternoon. from
internal injuries received in the Big
Four wreck. yesterday. This is the
18th death. Fourteen dead bodies were
shipped to their homes, today. There
are still lying in the hospitals "a vic
TINS of the wreck. SO of whom are stu
dents of Purdue University. OF these
Is are in serious condition.
Coach O. f. Cults of North Arson,
Maine, who worked over the injured all
day and night, was ordered to the hos
pital, this afternoon, and will have both
legs in plaster casts for several weeks.
There are crushed bones in each ankle.
His brother at Providence has been
notified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
MASSACHUSETTS.
Both Sides Tired With Campaign,
Both Claim the Victory.

Boston. Nov. Thoroughly tired out
fter the virtual closing, Last night or a.
arduous state campaign. the leaders ana
siianagers Of both big political parties olGt
served today as day OF rest. There were
a Few conferences of minor Importance.
held by both sides. but at these meetings.
the business transacted was purely Of n
routine nature. instructions were sent ot,t
70 me party Ieutenants to get out a.
big vote as possible, Tuesday Rofi,
sides reitearate their confidence Of yicto ?
ry::, The Democrats claim that Gastoas
VIII carry the state by 1000 and the city
of Boston by 1900
The Republicans claim that Coy. Bates
will be reelected by 30 600 plurality and
that the Democratic plurality in Boston
will rot exceed 10000. II =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
BATTLE WITH INDIANS.
On IG VIII TTNOTNTVS.
Two Officers kiIIed-Three Indians
Dead-Posses in Pursuit.

Douglass. Wye. Nov 1.-Sheriff John
A. McDermott Of Converse county. has
just received word of n battle fought.
last evening. between the sheriff of
Weston county and posse and a band
Of Indians whom the officers were at
tempting to arrest. Three Indians were
killed. A number of cowboys armed
with rifles and another posse headed
by Deputy Sheriff Cool left. this AFTER
noon, for the scene of the trouble. An
other large posse left at dusk, tonight,
and there is great excitement here and
all sorts of rumors are current.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

A private telegram received at New
Bedford from San francisco reports tho
arrival Of the whaling bark Gay Head
from the 0khotsk sea with 800 barrels OF
sperm oil. 200 barrels OF whale oil and 30l
pounds of wilaiebonei This catch Will net
it is stated. $117.000 to Capt. Fisher. who Il
a native of Edgartown. The Gay Head
is the first whaler to bring in a cargo OF
whalebone frcm the .Okhotsk sea for q
considerable time Another TELEGRAM from
San Francisco reports the arrival OF Ire
steam whaler janet from the Arctic with
four bowhead whales. 80, :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

A good sized moose possessed of a
good head was attracting much atten-
ton in the. window of Whitconlb e.
Carnon's. Saturday. The animal was
shot by J. H. Goddard at Roach pond
Mr.. Goddard also brought down a good
deer. Among others who have brought
deer home recently are T. H. Mitchell,
G.. W. Fitzgerald w. f. Wood. and A.
Sturtevant. Messrs. Mitchell and,
Sturtevant had two each and the others
ono
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

petition was fled in the supreme court
Anew; ht New York; Saturday, in suit of 5000
q Banklng Co. looking to the recovery, Of
slZ.WDUD The plaintiffs ask to have the
receive, , of the concern. Charles NJ. Pres
t od maze party defendant 1t is assert
SIX SIX weeks ago. has taken no action to en-
lorcs an accounting against the Officers
or dhe concern. The petition charges the
a ,estoi We to wrongful and fraudulent
pany, whereby they diverted funds of the
COMPANY TO their own personal benefit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Timothy Mccarthy. the fellow-walk-
ing delegate of Sam Parks. surrendered
Saturday. at New York. to a detective
sergeant in the cripinal court house
Mccarthy, who is under two lndict-
merits for extortion. was released after
depositing $4,000 cash bail with the
CITY chamberlain. Parks case IS 10 DC
carried to the court of appeals. II neces-
sary, his counsel says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
AFRAID OF BLOCKADE.
AIexieff Moves Headquarters from Port
Arthur to VIadivostock.

Pekin, Nov. 1.-The fact that Viceroy
Alexieff has removed his headquarters
from Port Arthur to Vladivostock has
caused great surprise in Pekin. 1t is
generally conjectured that he is I'M
Wiling to risk passing the winter at a
port which the Japanese undoubtedly
would make n strenuous attempt to
blockade in the event Of war. thereby
preventing the viceroy from communi-
eating with his government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
BULGARIAN ELECTIONS.
Government Successful in Almost
Every One of Constituencies,

sofia: Nov: 1.-The election for mem
pe5s OF the National Assembly was held
tnroughout the country. Out of 20 con-
stltuencies it is known that government
t We're successful in So Minis
reelected for Sofia by large majorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
WATERVILLE.

The members of Co. Fl are getting In.
some good work on the range these
days, and are rapidly getting accuse.
toned to the rifles and conditions Of
military shooting so that good scores
may be looked for before long. The,
range has been greatly improved, this
fall, and is now in excellent conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Two persons were killed and nine insy
lured. two perhaps fatally. and hair
dozen farmhouses were demolished by u
tornado three miles north Of Hydro, III
Caddo county. Ohio. Friday night. The
northeast to southwest, sweeping nearly
everything before it for distance of -four
miles. Farmhouses, barns and fences.
were completely wrecked and crops ruin
ed. The property loss Is estimated at $5ors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

The 1o-ycar- son of Moses Levithan
at I.ittleton. N. H.. has been lying in IA
dangerous stupor all day. the result of
an assault charged against Jack Mcclure.
80 years old. The boy has concussion of
the brain. When arraigned before Judge
"A. S. Batchelder. Mcclure pleaded not
guilty. He was bound over to appear be-
fore the November term of the court at
Lebanon, and in default of $500 bail was
taken to the Jail at Haverhill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

;. Pierpont Morgan and party arrived
at Cleveland. o.. Saturday. from Chicago
and conferred with prominent local finan-
ciers. Mr.. Morgan's present trip is said
to be for the purpose of acquainting him.
self with the actual financial conditions
in the central West,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

John ]. Ryan was Saturday. formally
ruled off the turf for the New York juris-
diction, at q meeting of the stewards of
the Jockey Club. for the alleged ringing
of the mare Caroline *. at Fort Erie,
Ont, Sept. II. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

The annual report of Brig: Gen Allen
chief of the Philippine constaou, nay ae;
the e determination Of insurgent bands ir
various parts of the archipelago. IneSe
bands had been carrying on s9eriiis
warfare since the actual ena Oh the ahsur
rection.
Evening times-Republican., 1903-12-30
Rosemary Hall Students Under
take to Erect Structure All
by Themselves
ALL HAVE WEALTHY PARENTS
The Girls Disapproved of Holding Re-
lisious Services in the Gymnasium
and Decided to Erect Chapel
Choose a Leader and Go to Work
Stone is Donated.

Stamford. Conn, Dec. so.-Under-
taking to build church all by them
selves does not in any way daunt the
girls of Rosemary hail, at Rock
Ridge. Greenwich. They speak of 1t
as if it was nothing bu. fun. but the
work has only just begun.
The girls declare that no mans hand
shall touch the work which they have
laid out to do, tho they are willing a
man should instruct them to certain
extent. The idea originated few
months ago in the brain of one of the
girls who attend that stylish seminary,
and at first the proposal did not please.
Her companions. like her. are daugh-
:ers of wealthy parents IN the principal
cities of the United States and are un :
accustomed to any kind of manual
work They decided inasmuch as a
chapel was needed which would ac-