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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
NOT DISAPPOINTED.
Sir Thomas Full of Hope for Final
Result of Races.

Sandy Hook, N. Y, Aug. 20.-Sir
Thomas Upton was the first of the
owners to return to the Hook, coming
back on the Erin with his hundred or
more guests. He was busy bidding
them adieu, but he stopped to say:
NO, l am not in the least disap-
pointed with my boat or its efforts, to-
day. The wind was so variable neither
boat had good chance and particu-
larly mine with the smaller sail area.
Wait till we get a good breeze"
The two single-stickers did not ar
rive at the Hook until after O'Clock.
The captains of both boats refused to
talk for publication and all Mr.. Iselin
would say was: 1--WE are perfectly sat
isfied. We always have been"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
EXTENSIVE FRAUDS
May Be Unearthed at Chicago in In.
surance Asse ssments.

Chicago, Aug. 20.--As result of the ar
rest of Attorney Fred Sawyer. the law
department believes it is about to IN
earth extensive frauds in connection with
special assessment rates of which ST III
claims awaits claimants who have dis
appeared or are forgetful.
Sawyer is charged with forgery in COL
lecting a rebate warrant for $3.50, of which
he is said to have signed the name of
e. N Mattson. Sawyer is said to have
issued more than 1000 warrants. He is
said to have three officers in the down
town district and to have close relations
with city hall employees who know the
amount of all rebates credited to property
owners in the last 20 years.
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5 FORTUNE OF s7o,ooo,ooo
Said to Haves.Rssn Late Pedro AIvara-
do'sSof Mexico.

I Chiiulai,H, sMeyico, Aug. 20.-Private dis
Pal elt9s receivers here from Parral. this
stat sssspnfffnzsthe report of the sudden
Z. eatixfAt ttt %place Of Pedro Alvarado,
the M1Ns1S mak1 who was known through
out M@eN5b and the United States.
He had .a>fortune amounting to about
$40 600 900, 9ecording to reliable estimates
by those Who have been handling the ore
FROM ehis<mine during the past sin years
The value of the Palmilo mine which he
ownsa and which he discovered few
years ago when he was a peon working
in asnline at 30 cents a day. is not known,
as Alvarado persistertly refused to adj
NIT mining experts to it's workings IL
~, however. one of the richest silver
properties in the world.
or the $10.000,000 worth of ore which
Alvarado took out of the mine since it's
discovery, it is said that there is more
than $0e3o,00O worth in silver bars locked
in steel cage at the residence of its late
owner This cage is guarded day and
night by 4 strong force of armed men
Aivarado recently acquired additional
notoriety by offering to pay the public
debt of Mexico. He also offered to buy an
OF the mining properties and smelters of
the American Smelling and Refining Co.
in Mexico. He gave many hundreds of
thousands OF dollars to the poor and
erected costly Catholic cathcdrals at Par
rol and in this city. He leaves a widow.
to whom his estate will go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
WoMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
Holds Its 21st Annual Reunion at San
Francisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-Golden Gate
hall presented a beautiful appearance
when the 21st national convention of the
Women's Relief Corps was called to order.
The different delegations bore alofe the
banners of their respective states, and the
stage was lavishly decorated with Cali
fornia flowers. Mrs. Ludusky Taylor of
Minneapolis. the national president, after
welcoming the delegates, read her report.
She told of her personal experiences dur
ing her visits to many parts of the Union
from Massachusetts, which she called the
mother of the order
The ladies of the G. A. R. ope. ed their
national convention in Union Square hall.
President M. Anna Hall reported that the
order had prospered beyond Expectations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Little Interest in Thursdays Matches
Team to Go Abroad.


Newport. r. L.. Aug 2O-But very little
interest centered in today's matches IN
the national tennis championship tourna-
m"lit the match between II. l.. Doherty
ana Richard Stevens alone being note
worthy. good match was anticipatcd
between l.. VI. Waidner and r. c. Seaver
but this was prevented by the formers
departure, the match going to Seavcr by
default and giving that player a possible
chance to meet one of the Dohertys il,
the semi-fnals.
X +. Dohorty. Ward and Clothier de-
voted the day to rest.
Conj"ctureS are being made as to the
probable makeup Of the team which is
expected to so to England next year. and
battle for the Davis information tennis
trophy. Efforts are to be made to have
y. r. Davis and NJ. ID. Whitman return
to the game and accompany W. A. Lar.
ned and H. Ward to England. next June
IN an attempt TO regain possessions of the
cup which they successfully defended at
Brooklyn. last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
re decided by the best three out of five

be decided by the best three out of five
races.
Courses-Starting from Sandy Hook
Lightship-Flrst race, to windward or
leeward and return; second race. euui-
lateral triangle; third race. similar to
first race: fourth race, similar to second
race; and fifth race, similar to first
race.
Length of Course-The courses shall
be as nearly as possible 80 nautical
miles In length.
In every case the course from the
starting point to be laid to WindWard
if possible from the Sandy Hook Light
ship.
In case a course as required by the
conditions cannot be laid out from
Sandy Hook Lightship, the regatta
committee may provide some other
suitable starting point. In this case
the preparatory signal will be given
about a half hour later than the time
named for starting from the lightship.
Start-The starting signal shall be
given as nearly as practicable at IL
A. M; and this time shall not be
changed except as follows:
Firstly the regatta committee, as
described in the preceding paragraph.
Secondly the regatta committee in
case of fog.
Thirdly the regatta committee if,
in it's opinion, the space around the
starting line is not sufficiently clear at
the time appointed for the start.
Fourth-In case both yachts consent
to a postponement, in which case the
regatta committee shall determine the
time of the start.
Fifth-In case of serious accident to
either vessel, as hereinafter provided.
Signals-The preparatory signal shall
be given Is minutes before the start
ing signal. In case of change in the
time of starting the same signals shall
be used.
At the starting signal a yacht may
cross the line; the exact time at which
either yacht crosses the line after the
starting signal during the succeeding
two minutes to be taken as her start,
and the end of that period as the start
of the yacht crossing after it's expir-
alton. No race shall be started after
l P. M.
Time Limit-If in any race neither
yacht goes over the course within five
and a half hours, exclusive of time al
lowance, such race shall not count and
must be re-sailed.
The system of measurement time al
lowance and racing rules of the New
York Yacht Club will govern the races.
Repeated Races-An unfinished race
of any kind shall be repeated until fin
ished.
Accidents-In case a serious accident
occur 20 either vessel prior to the pre-
paratory signal, she shall have suffi-
cient time to effect repairs before be-
ing required to start, or, if such acct
dent occurs during a race, before being
required to start in the next race.
Each vessel shall have on board dur
ing races a representative named by
her competitor. .E-
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Inc state liquor commissioners of New
tiampshire have summoned the proprie-
sots OF Greens Inn, the Newmarket House,
SeaNieW mouse and the Hampton Inn,
four of the Hampton Beach notes. to an.
pear before them in Concord. Aug 80 to
answer the charge of illegally selling H.
nuor, Sunday. Aug. 16
Directors w. w. Campbell of the Lick
';s. rVdtory, announces that the faint pc
rlodic comet discovered by Prof brooks
Of Geneva, n. Y in 1889. has again beer.
FOUND with the Sc equatorial. about FIVE
minutes OIL ere from its predicted place.
IS Is oI the 18th magnitude and therefore
requires a telescope IL inches or more il,
diameter to see it,
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BOSTON SELECTED
Continued from page ~

eral, w. p. Metcalf. Kansas; surgeon
general, Major S. Brown, Washington;
chaplain general. Rev. j. III. S. Wooley,
Rhode Island: officer of the day, Lieut..
L. Hartman, Idaho.
The adjutant general and the quar-
termaster general are to be appointed
by the commanderin-ch
A resolution was adopted strongly In
favor of the consolidation of all ex-
listing organizations of the veterans of
the Spanish and Philippine wars, and
Rev. G. G. Wooley was chosen as a
delegate to Eastern meetings of the
various societies tour, next spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
FEAR A RACE WAR.
Negroes Leave Certain Texas Towns
in a Great Hurry.

Chicago, Aug. CA dispatch to the
Record-Heraid from Dallas. says
News FROM Whitewright, Texas. is to
The effect that all the negroes OF the town.
more than 100 persons. have fed for fear
of a race war. A negro attacked a white
woman about Il week ago and that night
negro accused of the offence was hanged
by a mob but rescued and saved from
death by the sheriff and posse Notices
were posted ordering all negroes to leave
the place. and the blacks fed
Texas & Pacific negro excursion from
eastern Texas to Eel Paso, arranged re-
Gently. has been declared off on protests
from the mayor and chief of police of Ell
Paso, who feared race trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
GOOD WILl-LITTLE FAITH
Is the Feeling in London for Sir Thorn
as and His Yacht.

London. Aug. 20.-Plenty of good will
is evidenced here for Sir Thomas Lip
ton and his yacht in the series of races
for the Americas cup, but faith in the
success of the Shamrock III is notably
lacking. "She has a better chance than
previous challengers,' marks the limit
of the forecasts. even by the challen-
gers warmest admirers. No betting on
the result is discoverable here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
Army Nurses Elect Officers.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-The Ma
tional Association of Army Nurses of
the Civil war, today, elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mrs. Addie
L. Ballou of California; vice president,
Mrs. Susannah Mfmps of Pennsyl-
vania; junior vice president, Mrs.
James Smith of Ohio; treasurer, Mrs.
S. NJ. Stewart of Gettysburg, Pa;
chaplain, Mary f. Lacey of New Jer-
sey; conductor, Mrs. L. E. Chapman
of Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
NEW PAPAL SECRETARY
Is Not Now Looked fer in the Late
Secretary Rompolla.

Rome. Aug. 20-Pius X having several
times received Cardinal Rampolla in long
audiences. the rumor obtained. currency
that the cardinal might be re-appoiuted
secretary of state to the Vatican A de-
NAL. however, of this runor has been OBJ
tanned from a reliable source. 1t is ex-
planned that the conferences were due
partly TO the desire on the part of the
Pope to become personally acquainted
with all foreign questions and partly to
the fact that Cardinal Rampolla. being
the executor of Pope Leo's will, must con
suit with the Pontif whenever controver-
Sial points arise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
OFFER OF $4,000
Will Probably Change the Ownership
of Frank Yoakun.

Holyoke, Mass. Aug. 2o.-According to
telegram received. today, by Charlie Do
BILE. the great PAGER Frank Yeakum win
ner of the 5000 Brighton stake for 2.16
PAGERS in New York. Tuesday is to
change owners for a consideration of S12,-
900. He understands that James Hanley
of Providence r. l., is the man who has
made the offer.
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Afraid of Bubonic PLAQUE,

Guayaquil, Ecquador, Aug. 20.-The
Chilean steamer Napocho from Pana-
ma, and southwark bound, bringing the
American and European mails, passen-
gers and cargo, arrived here today,
but was not admitted. because when
northward bound, she left Valparaiso
after the appearance OF bubonic plague
there. Her mails will probably be
landed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

TIE CHlteu oldleS represented III vi n
ish waters that more than one gunboat
will be sent and it is understood that
the Machias would be available Tor
this purpose.
London, Aug. 20.-The Associated Press
learns that important negotiations are III
progress between the powers which prom
Use to result In the early adoption OIL d
new plan for the settlement of the Mace,
dcnian trouble. A foreign office ofhcial
said, this afternoon:
1T is somewhat premature to say thal
a definite agreement on the supJect mas
already been reached, as stated by the IN
dependence Beige of Brussels: but notes
are being exchanged in this direction:
In other quarters it was intended tial
the scheme was partially on the ilnes re-
ferred to by the Belgian newspapers.
There is no doubt that an agreement OF
some kind has been reported as At tne
beginning the powers started Win tne
general purpose of cooperating, and th!s
harmony has continued.
Brussels, Aug 20.-The Independence
Beige says ii hears that the powers nave
arrived at an understanding regarding inc
steps to be taken to suppress the revolt
and apply reforms in Macedonia. Accord,
ing to this unconfirmed report, Russia VIII
and the Bosphorus. Austria will act OH
land and Italy will exercise surveillance
in Albania. After peace is restored, the
powers are to withdraw and restore 10
Turkey her full sovereignty.
Sofia Aug 20.-The Austrian and Rus
sian consulS at Uskub have requested the
vail to courtma rtial the officers and sol
diers who fired on and killed several bull
garian workn en- who were repairing the
railroad line near I'skub. The vail de-
clined all responsibility in the matter and
said he would refer the consu!s request
| to Hilmi Pasha, the inspector general of
Ma cedonia.
| The Bulgarian agent at Salonica reports
| that arrivals from the centefs of disturb
| ance assert that not a single Turkish
village has been burned.
The Greek patriarch has asked the But
Sarian exarch to address circular note
to the Bulgarian ministers ard school
teachers in Macedonia urging them to re-
main quiet and not to fight against the
Sultan.
The exarch replied that he was sorry
that ne was not in position to serve the
Sultan. AS all the Bulgarian ministers
and teachers had been cast into prison
and the churches and schools were closed
his voice could not be heard there-only
the sound of guns was audible.
Salonica, Aug. Discriminating is re
ported to be proceeding at Vodena and
Ostroro. A large band has crossed the
|frGntier and is advancing on Drama, the
of which town has urgently
requested reinforcements. 1t is reported
that the government has authorized the
formation of a corps of Christian Alba
MAN volunteers. Servian bands are said
to- be forming with a view to operations
in old Servias
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her the silver emblem which the Eng
lish have tried SO many years to re-
gain. And in the opinion of Americans
they will keep on trying for some
moons to come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Marine Minister Pelletan was mar
ried, Thursday, at Paris, at the marie
of the First ACCOMPLISHMENT, to Mile.
De Nissex, until recently a teacher in
a public school at Paris. Premier
Combes was the best man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
Philadelphia COMPANY ASSIGNS,

Philadelphia, Aug. 20.-The Arkonio
Manufacturing Co. manufacturers of cot
ton and woClen goods, has made an as
signment. The assets are placed at S77. 900
and the liabilities at $162.SlS. The fail
urc is said to be laid to the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Mrs. VIM. burlington and daughter
Margaret, who have been visiting the
formers mother, Mrs. M. K. Hallett,
left, Thursday, for their home in Houl-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Mrs. Emma Blair and son returned,
Thursday, to their home in Connecticut,
after an extended visit with Oakland
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
Miss Florence Browns Body Recovered.

New York. Aug. pa telegram an.
nouncing the recovery of the body of Miss
Florence Brown. who with George II.
Evans was drowned in Canada lake, near
Gloversville. N. Y. Aug. H. was received
here, Thursday The body will be brought
here for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Wesley Hersom has recently pur-
chased the lot and stable on Mechanic
street owned by Clarence Horn of Wa
terviie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

me value of the manufactures con-
sumed IN the United States amounts to
ABOUT sS,ooo-eo0000 a year, and of this
american american manufactures furnish IS and
IuI SisIi manufacturers about 5 per cent.
" Giliie tne amount which American manu-
iac,urers export Just about equals that
this country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
BEAUMoNT'S BANK FAILURE.
Due to Loans to Pres ident-Other
Banks Doing Business,

Washington, Aug. 2O-The Citizens Ma
tfonal Bank of Beaumont. Texas which
was closed, yesterday. shows estimated
losses amounting to $229.000 and doubtful
items $4,000. Examiner j. H. Logan has
been appointed receiver.
The failure of this bank. it is stated, is;
que To the large loans made to President
OiiVer and enterprises in which he is in
terested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

DIR. Harry Gleason of Boston, is visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benja-
min Gleason
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Three persons believed to have been sub
merged % minutes, two Is minutes. one IA
minutes and one 5 minutes have been re
Suscitated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

George Guptil of Readfield, is spend
ing few days at the home of Cyprien
Letourneau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

l.. *. Smith of Augusta. was the
guest of his niece, Mrs. D. NJ. Marshall,
oyer Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

The regularapastor, Rev. w. G.. Hub
bard, will occupy the pulpit at the
Baptist church, Sunday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Miss Laura Brooks has sold her house
on High street to Mr.. Manter of New
Sharon.
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OAKLAND.

Miss Linnie Yeaton of Lynn. Mass,
is the guest of Mrs. o. H. Boardman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

beaumont. Texas. Aug 20-AIl the
banks except the Citizens National opened
LOT business, today. as usual. There WAS
no run on them and it is not believed
that any other institution will be affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

The statement that synthetic alcohol
from acetylene can be produced cheaper
than that from grain is shown to be I'M
true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

The Canadian exhibit won first prize
In the Japanese international Exhibition
at Osaka.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Mrs. o. F. Walker and Miss Annie
Hall are in North Wayne on business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Constantinople, Wednesday, Aug. 10.
--Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish foreign
minister, yesterday, visited the Russ
sian ambassador, and notified him that
the Turkish government accepted all
the Russian demands and begged that
the Russian squadron be Withdrawn
from Turkish waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Athens, Aug. 20.-M. Rail-, the
premier and foreign minister, has COM
smunicated to the representative of the
powers the gist of the reports made
by the Greek consuls in Macedonia in
which it is stated that the Greek church
schools and 322 houses belonging to
Greeks at Ketcheri have been blown
up by dynamite and burned and that
a number of Greek subjects have been
killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

~. -, m non is the only wild animal that is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

the United States represented in Turk
ish waters that more than one gunboat
will be sent and 1t is understood that
the Machias would be available Tor
this purpose.
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Tripoli, Aug. 20.-Al Ria Pasha, the
former vail of Monastir, (who was re-
moved owing to the assassination there
of the Russian consul NJ. RostvoskD
accompanied by his family, has arrived
here in exile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Consta ntinorle. Aug. 204-The Rus
sian squadron arrived off Armada on
the eastern coast of European Turkey,
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21
Conditions Of the Races.

COnditIonS OF tHt FfdCeS.
Number of Races-The1 match is to
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Berlin, Aug. 20.--Asdespatch to the
Cologne Gazette from ST. Petersburg
dated, yesterday, says: THE situation
in the Far East is lbeeeming more
acute. Even in Manchuria the Chinese
are assuming an insolent attitudeato-
ward the Russians, particularly tos
wards the troops. At One place stones
We're thrown at the COMMANDER of the
soldiers. While all RUSSIANS are the
objects of insults, a spiritsof opposition
to the Chinese government Isl also Hlan-
festcd." NO Az
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Constantinople, Aug. 20.-It is officially
reported that a strong band of insurgents
has been captured near Florina and that
the peasants are surrendering their arms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-21

Constantnople. Aug. Gothic Rus
sian squadron arrived off Inadia on the
eastern coast of European Turkey, yes
terday afternoon.