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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
WILD STORMS.
Eastern Nebraska Once More
Visited With Tornadoes.
Several Buildings Blown to Pieces
Yesterday, at Hastings.
Thirteen Persons Seriously Injured
Big Damage at Lincoln.

Omaha, Neb., May 26.-Eastern Ne
braska was visited by another series
IF storms, last night and today, sew
eral of which developed into tornadoes.
One visited Hastings, near the scene of
Sundays heavy storms, and blew sew
aral buildings to splinters.
Another struck Herman, 25 miles
lorth of Omaha, and the scene of a
ornado five weeks ago which killed a
loZen people. The home of DR.. Parish
was demolished and Mr.. Parish, his
wife and Il child We're seriously hurt.
Omaha also experienced a storm
which blew several houses from their
foundations and unroofed others in the
southwest part of the city.
Accompanying the severe wind, in
Every instance. was rain storm of
unusual severity, and as a result sew
eral towns in eastern Nebraska are
Hooded.
The railroads have suffered washouts
in a score of places and several bridges
have been carried away or badly dam
aged. The financial loss has been
heavy and estimates place it at several
hundred thousand dollars.
One Of the most severe storms was at
Davy, a small town northwest of Lin
eon. which resulted in the injury of
Is persons, none fatally. Every build
ing in the town was wrecked.
The storm is great damage in Lin
coin. the loss on buildings being esti-
mated at 100000. In East Lincoln
many dwellings, were unrOofed or
moved from their foundations and two
large factories and an elevator was
nearly demolished.
The food was disastrous at South
Springfield and six families barely es-
caped drowning. Seven dwellings were
carried away by the water. The bust
ness portion of the town was recently
burned and many new buildings. were
in course of construction. All were de-
molshed by the wind
The telegraph and telephone service
was partly wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
HEROIC BROOKLYN POLICEMEN
Save Several Women and Children from
Death by Fire.

New York, May 26.-Prompt and
heroic work by two policemen, one of
whom was SO badly burned that he was
crazed by the pain, saved the lives of
several women and children, who had
been caught in a burning building in
Fulton street. Brooklyn, at an early
hour Tuesday. When the police and
firemen reached the scene, women and
children were at the windows of the
building calling for help.
Policeman Jas. F. Haven McAuley
entered the building and on the top
floor found Mrs. Howard Murray I'M
conscious. He carried her to a window
and then succumbed, having been burn
ed about the face and hands. The pain
from the burns crazed him and had to
be placed in straight jacket at the
hospital.
In the meantime policemen and fire.
men rescued the other women and chill
dren who were asleep when the fire
broke out.
At the hospital it was said Haven
could not live. Policemen McAuley and
Cook were also seriously burned and
will probably be disfigured for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
ACCOUNTS SHORT $500.
Purchasing Agent of New Hampshire
State College Under Arrest.

Dover, n. H., May 26.-On charge of
embezzlement of $500 from the New
Hampshire Agricultural College, of
which up to few weeks ago he was
purchasing agent, Frederick c. Keith,
was arrested at Durham, early today.
The arrest was the result of a report
made by an expert accountant, who had
made an examination of Mr.. Keith S
accounts. as an attache of the college
under the direction of the trustees of
the institution.
Mr.. Keith came here from Boston in
1898. to become purchasing agent of the
college. He also was private secretary
to Rev. Charles II. Murkland, then
president. He retained these positions
until recently. when, following the
resignation of Dr. Murkland, Mr.. Keith
resigned, May is. There was consider
able talk as to the cause of Mr.. Keith
withdrawal, followed by information
| that the trustees had decided to have
the accounts examined.
Az expert accountant brought here
from Manchester, made an examination
of the books. finishing the work at
midnight, last night He reported a
deficit. it is said, of $500. Complaint
was entered here as early as possible,
today. and a warrant was issued for
the arrest of Keith, the former purchas-
ing agent, who was found at his resi-
dence in Durham, during the forenoon
and arrested by Sheriff George w.
Parker and Deputy Sheriff Burt Went
worth. He was brought here at once.
Keith retained Mayor Whittemore as
counsel.
Keith was arraigned before Judge
Frost. here, this forenoon, charged
with embezzling $500. Mayor White
more waived examination, entering a
plea of not guilty and desired time to
prepare his case. County Solicitor w.
W. Scott acquiesced and the judge or
dered the case continued until June Is.
Bail was fixed at $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

up some of the long gap between her
and the Reliance. At the turn she had
gained l minute and Il seconds on the
leg, but was still a minute and Is sec
onds behind the leader. The wind had
shifted till it was nearly dead beat to
Windward to the finish line. Once
fairly away in windward work the Re
lance began to gain, but slowly. 1t re-
uuired five bitches to reach the line and
all that time the Reliance held the Con-
stitution under her lee and worked
away from her, though the Belmont
boat was pointing high and footing
fast.
BY a bit of sharp luffing Capt. Barr
pinched the Reliance across the line
while the Constitution was nearly half
Il mile to leeWard of it. Then the vic
torious boat lay to at the line to cheer
the plucky Constitution when two min
utes and Il seconds later Capt. Rhoades
put her across. defeated but worthy.
She had started 30 seconds after the Re-
lance. The new boat had beaten her
only minutes and II seconds. 1t is
estimated that the Reliance will have
to allow her frOnf-ene to two minutes
a fter measurement. Reliance and Con-
stitution We're long way toward their
anchorage when the Columbia finished.
The official time follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
$500 TO $1,000
That the Shamrock Doesn't Win Race,
Bet at New York.

New York. May 26.-NOt a possible
chance for the Americas cup is con-
ceCied ca he"Shrmrock HI by 'a yacht
owner and member of the New York
Yacht Club who has wagered $1,000 to
$1,000 that the Reliance will win i'll one,
two. three order. David Barrie, Sir
Thomas Lipton's commercial agent in
this country. took the bet.
Mr.. Barrie was somewhat astonished,
when the American in discussing the
chances of the yachts, made the bold
statement that Shamrock III would not
take one of the series of races, but
when the offer was made to back the
opinion at the odds quoted promptly
covered the money.
Mr. Barrie acknowledges that the
wager has beer made but refuses to
name; the member of the New York
Club whose money he expects to win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
FLOOD IN KANSAS.
SaIina Is Damaged Hundreds of Thou.
sands of Dollars.

Salina, Kas., May 26.-This city is.
tonight, the scene of the worst flood
in it's history. Fully 100 families have
been driven from their homes and the
extent of damage is estimated at hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. Another
rain fell, tonight, making four inches
of rain within the last "a hours. The
northwestern portion of the city is en-
tirely submerged, and women ana chill,
dren We're rescued from their homes in
boats. AS far as the eye can reach the
wheat fields have been transformed in
to great lake. Crops are ruined and
homes deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
PEOPLE WE KNOW.
They are Augusta People, and What
They Say is of Local Interest.

When an incident like the following
occurs right here at home, it is bound
to carry weight with our readers. So
many strange occurrences go the
rounds of the press; are published as
facts, people become skeptical. On one
subject skepticism is rapidly disap-
Hpearing. This is due to the actual eX-
periences of our citizens and their pub
lie utterances regarding them. The
doubter must doubt no more in the face
of such evidence as this. The public
statement of a reputable citizen living
right here at home, one whom you can
see every day, leaves no ground for the
skeptic to stand on.
Mrs, c. f. Church of No. CuShman
street says: II had n good deal of
trouble from imperfect action of the
kidneys. There We're severe pains in
my back. | was very restless nights
ana my appetite was poor An ad-
vertisement in our daily paper called
nv attention to Doans Kidney Pills.
Mr.. Church got me box at c. X.
Partridge's Old Reliable drug store,
directly opposite the postoftice. It's use
soon brought me relief. \ second box
ended the pains in my back restored
my appetite and entirely removed the
feeling of unrest and languor.'
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N.
Y. sole agents for the L. S.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
STRIKERS RETURNING
And Strikers Pickets Have Hands Full
on New York Subway.

New York. May 26.-The Italian ex-
cavators and rock men who are OF
strike We're busy, today, along the sub
way and other points where work is
going on, endeavoring to stop men from
going to work. Many strikers haye
gone back despite the union and the
pickets paid special attention to these
The police however quickly dispersed
any crowds. At Elm and Houston
streets, the pickets induced IS of Is
men who returned to work, today, tC
lay down their tools. One of the
strikers was arrested
About $50 strikers descended upon sc
men at work on the Musholu Park
way. Police reserves We're called out
and drove the rioters to the Italian
quarters. Here there was a stubborn
fight, the police using their clubs freely
A number of men were arrested and
the rest We're driven into the houses
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

1t was learned from official sources.
Tuesday. at New York, that the pro-
posed merger of the National Bank of
Commerce in New York and the West
ern National Bank will not take place.
The international telegraph confer
ence opened, Tuesday, at London. Over
a hundred delegates were present. Brig.
Gen. Greeley. chief signal officer of the
United States army, represented the
United States. The sessions were pri
vate.
At the opening of the Federal Parlia
ment at Melbourne, Victoria, Governor
General Tennyson remarked that the
urgency of questions of democratic i'm
portance would prevent the immediate
consideration of preferential trade,
though the ministers regarded favor
able the idea of closer trade relations
within the British empire.
Burglars broke into the Episcopal
rectory at Danvers, Mass, Monday
night. DR.. Hudgell, the rector heard
the men at work and starting to in
vestigate frightened them away. Some
silverware was taken but other articles
which apparently had been collected
to be removed were left in the hasty
flight. No money was obtained.
The North American Insurance Co..
organized Immediately after the big
Bos ton fire of 1872, by a vote of 1927 in
favor and no dissenting voices, decided.
Tuesday, to go out of business. This
vote was taken after the STOCKHOLDERS
had decided to refuse to pay an assess
cd NV tho inc,
missioner. The officers were instructed
to wind up the affairs of the company
and distribute the assets.
Articles of Incorporation have been
filed al, Springfield, Ill, by the Decatur,
Springfield & st. Louis Railway Co.,
with nominal capital stock of $4,000.
The principal office is to be at Decatur.
The object is to build an electric road
from Decatur by way Of Springfield and
Carlinville to East st. Louis The COM
pany is financed by Montreal, Canada
ana Boston. Mass, capitalists and a
syndicate which owns the street rail-
way and lighting and power plants of
about dozen Illinois cities.
Thomas f. Cutter of Newburyport, a
juror in the superior criminal court at
oaleH, MdSS., uToppeu uedQ III HIS seat
on the panel just before court opened,
Tuesday. He was seen to fall back in
his seat and before any one could as
sist him ne was dead. Heart disease
IS assigned as the cause of death. Mr..
Cutter was IS years old and a widow
and one daughter survive him. He was
clerk of the Newburyport common
council for many years and was adju-
tant of the G. A. r, Post Of that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
GUILTY OF ROBBERY
But Recommendation for Mercy in Lur-
vey Case at Manchester, N. II.

Manchester, N. H., May 26.-The jury
was out all night in the case of James
M. Lurvey, charged with robbery, and
reported, this morning, with verdict
of guilty. Counsel for the prisoner
moved a suspension of sentence and
motioned for a new trial. Counsel for
the state spoke in opposition and the
court took the matter under advise
ment. The jury's verdict was accom-
panied by recommendation for leni-
ency on the part of the court and in
stanced the gallant military record of
the prisoner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
AFTER THE OFFICIALS.
Petition to Be Heard Against Coal Car
rying Roads.

Washington. May 26.-Tucsday forenoon
June =, Judge Lacombe of the United
States circuit court for the southern dis
trict of New York, will hear the petition
against the officials of the anthracite Goa
carrying roads and their witnesses. who al
the recent hearing before the commission
refused to answer certain inquiries and
produce certain contracts and documents
Copies of the petition will be served upor
the recalcitrant witnesses who are named
as follows: George +. Baer, w. b. Tay-
lor. w. G.. Brown, Samuel T. Peters q. O.
Waterman, Eben Il. Thomas, David G.
Baird. G. a. Richardson, Orlando G.
Post, VIM. II. Truesdale. Fred f. Cham
hers. y. d. Rickars, F. 3. Sturges and F.
G. Hebbard All of them are railroad of
tary of the Guaranty Trust Co. of New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
DR.. OCTAVIUS A. WHITE
Famous Southerner Who Fought Yellow
Fever Wherever Found.

New York, May 26.-Dr. Octavius A.
White, a famous yellow fever expert
is dead at his home in this city, in the
18th year of his age.
While a surgeon in the Confederate
army DR.. White was sent into the
Union lines to treat Northern soldiers
afflicted with yellow fever, and in the
Confederate prison at Florence, S. c..
he won the love of many Union men
by his kindness during similar pesti-
lence. He was born in Charestown
S. c. At the close of the Civil war
he moved to New York, where he lived
until his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
McGOVERN BREAKS DOWN.
Suffering from Malaria and Unable t
FIGHT on Memorial Day.

New York, May 26.-Terry McGoverr
will not be in condition to fight Abe At
tel at Fort Erie, Memorial day, and
Sam Harris. his manager, has asked
Manager Hermann of the Canadian
Club for a two weeks postponement.
McGovern. who has been training
here has been ailing since Friday. He
did no work. Saturday or Sunday. Feel
ing better, Monday, he went out for 3
spin. After going a few miles he broke
down completely and was scarcely able
to get back to his quarters. His trainer
sent for a physician, who said Nc
Govern was suffering from malaria and
would have to stop training.
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BIG VERDICT.
Plaintiff Wins Against N. ", N. H. &
n. Railroad Co.

Brockton. Mass, May 26.-The case of
Frank A. Cnshin of Springfield an action
ven & Hartford Railroad Co. claiming
SO, 900 damages for injuries received in the
Avon accident, Sept 49, 1901, was finished
in the superior court, this afternoon. the
was one of the most interesting ever tried
in this county, and the verdict the largest
ever given in plymouth county and one
of the largest in an action of tort ever
given in Massachusetts.
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200 HOUSES UNDER WATER.
Terrible Floods and Great Damage in
Oklahoma Territory.

Oklahoma City, o. T., May 26.-It is
estimated that fully 200 houses along
the bottoms of the Canadian river in
this vicinity are under water. Some of
them have been washed away. In the
western part of the city so houses are
in three feet of water. Sunday even
ing, and Frisco trains in the city were
washed out and several trains are now
water bound. -.
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use of Ratsey sails on the Reliance. 1t
says: 4s
This is most unsportsmanlike pro-
ceeding. If the race is to be a real
test of merit, each yacht should be
completely equipped in the country to
which it belongs. If the defender wins
by the means of British canvas it would
not be an American victory at all. The
only consolation would he that the SUI
periority of British workmanship re-
ceived So fine testimonial"
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Worse in Indian Territory.

Chickasha, l. T.. May 26.-Reports
from Saturday nights storm in this
section show conditions to be far worse
than at first reported and it will be
several days before passenger traffic
can be resumed over any of the rail-
road lines.
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THINK OF 1T!
German Naval Murderer Gets Six Years
and Expulsion from Navy.

Berlin, May 26.-The states attorney.
today, moved that a sentence of six
years Imprisonment in a penitentiary
and expulsion from the navy be i'm
posed upon Naval Ensign Hussner,
who. at Essom, Good Friday, killed a
friend and townsman, Artilleryman
Hartman, by running the latter through
the back with his sword, for not sa-
Iuting him properly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
BEEF TRUST ENJoINED.
Packers Ordered to Stop Combining to
Regulate Trade.

Chicago, May 26.-Judge Grosscup in
the federal court, today, entered the
final order in the so-called Beef
Trust" case. restraining the packers
from combining to regulate the trade.
The order covers all the points in the
previous decision and is regarded as a
complete victory for the government.
An appeal will be taken.
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Automobiles Reach Madrid,

Madrid, May 26.-sixty automobiles he
Paris-Madrid race arrived here, this even
ing. King Alfonso. Prince Henry of Prus-
STA, and the members of the Spanish royal
family witnessed the arrival of the cars
enormous crowd lined the streets.
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Alfonso Has a Tidy WindfaII.

London, May ga special dispatch
from. Madrid says: King Alfonso has
inherited $7,5OO.0O0 under a will of his
grandfather, King Francis. which was
opened about a month ago.
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Union Men Will return.

New York May 26.-Presdent Pacelli
of the Excavator Union announced, to-
day, that is out of AZ contractors form
ing an association in the Bronx have
signed whereby 5000 union men will re-
turn to work, this week, at union
wages.
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Montreal Strike DYING Out.

Montreal, May 26.-The street rail-
way strike seems to be gradually break
ing up. Everything was very quiet. to-
day, and few cars were being run
on nearly every line in the city.
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Forbes Wins a Fight.

Kansas City, May 26.-Harry Forbes
got the decision over Morris Rauch at
the end of a 15-round bout at the
Missouri Athletic Club, tonight. Forbes
was the aggressor throughout and
earned the award.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

constant sufferers, While olnerS nave OIL
but either kind is wearing upon the
stiffness in the muscles and joints, and
the blood settle upon the valves OF the
heart and ends suddenly and fatally.
It won't do to let Rheumatism
run on. 1t is dangerous disease, and
you can never tell where it is going to
strike. Home remedies, plasters, linl-
ments and such things as produce
counter-irritation, are soothing and
may relieve the pain temporarily, but
the polluted, acid blood cannot be
reached by external applications.
Rheumatism must be treated
through the blood, and no remedy
brings such prompt and lasting relief
as S. S. S. 1t attacks the disease in
the blood, neutralizes the acids, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
Rev. Dr.. Lorimer Again Called.

Boston, May 26.-The board of dea-
cons met at fremont Temple, tonight,
to draw up call to Rev. DR.. Lorimer.
This was done, and the action ratified.
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Mrs. G. 3. Gibson Dies from Burns.

New York, May 26.-Mrs. G. B. Glib
son, who was burned by an explosion
on her yacht, the Vagabond. in the
Hudson river, on May Is, died, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

New York, May 26.-When Moody
Merrill. under arrest for the alleged
embezzlement of $4,000 from Mrs.
Sarah Cohen of Boston. was arraigned
in the Tombs police court today, the
hearing was put forward to June |. be-
cause the governor of Massachusetts
has signed extradition papers. There
documents it was said, were now on
their way here. Upon their arrival the
case will probably be taken from the
MAGISTRATES court and laid before Gov.
Odell.
Mrs. Leonard Harvier of this city,
met Merrill in court and had long
talk with him. When asked what in
terest she had in the case she said tina
Merrill had received a large sum of
money from her mother, who has since
died. and that she (Mrs. Harvier) had
taken up her interests and those of her
sister. a Mrs. Clifford. She said that
Merrill had told her that while he was
in New Mexico he had sent money
regularly to a man at rs South Market
street. Boston, to meet his obligations
and that if this money had not been
properlv distributed he did not know
il.
While waiting for the case to be
called Merrill was served with a sum-
mons in the complaint by James Cauld-
we'll Nothing more coud be learned of
ba naGe
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RHEUMATISM
n All the Year Round Disea

Rheumatism does not come and go with winter
time always; in fact some suffer more during the
Spring and Summer than at any other season. When
irritating poisons, then the system is in the right
condition for Rheumatism to develop, and attack
is liable to come at any time, Winter or Summer
Rheumatism, because it attacks different parts of
the body and is sudden or slow in its action, is given
various names such acute and chronic, muscular,
articular nfammatory ercurial and sciac but it is
the same old acid blood that causes all Some are
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Plague in Yokohama,

Washington, May 26.-Consul Cen
eral Fellows at Yokohama cables the
department of state that plague exists
there. ~
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PAPERS FOR MERRILL
Signed by Gov. Bates-Another Case
Bobs Up at New York.

Boston, May 26.-Gov. John l.. Bates,
today, signed requistion papers to be
sent to Gov. Odell of New York in con-
nection with extradition proceedings in
.he case of Moody Merrill, under arrest
in New York City on a charge of en-
zezzlement from Mrs. Sarah Cohen of
Boston.
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Gen. Rufus H. kinq Dead.

Albany. N. Y. May 26.-Gen. Rufus
H. King died, this evening, after a pro-
tracted illness.
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London, May 26.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette joins in the protest against the