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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

= There is great fad there days, for
wearing metal checks on watch fobs.
Any kind of checks can be used, rail-
road steamboat on other A good
many old and interesting ones are be-
ing dug out and polished up, but few
are more so than one which Allen
Partridge has. This check is one which
was used on the Eastern Queen, an old
side-Wheeler, which used to run be-
tween Hallowell and Boston back in
the SOS and COS. She was impressed
into the service of the United States
and used as a transport at New
Orleans during the civil war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

ITS sort of q romantic job that the
street cleaner has, and it ought to
make philosopher of him. After the
crowds are all gone, after the reporter
has scrubbed the last bit of news and
the proofs are hustling up the tube at
the newspaper office. and the cop meets
nobody in his rounds. then the cleaner
with his cart goes over the lonely
streets. gathering UP the debris and
refuse of yesterday. There is no to-
for him; it is always yesterday.
and, the next morning. the good citizen
wakes up and congratulates himself on
what clean city he has and remarks
that people don't make any dirt. nowo-
days. But the street cleaner knows
better. Occasionally he picks up some
thing more interesting and valuable
than banana skins and waste paper.
But this is another story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

The following visitors have registered
at the Lithgow library since August 49,:
Nellie G. Emery, Boston, Mass. ;
Blanche Sibley, Augusta; Mrs. F. D.
Bartlett. Gardiner; Mrs. J. A. Bur-
bank, Berlin, N. H; Miss Maude
Brown, Augusta; Mrs. Abbie S. Nick
erson, Amesbury, Mass; Mrs. c. F..
Mullikon, Hallowell; Mrs. Herbert w.
Bailey, Augusta; Albert Berinson, Dor
chester, Mass: Lila f. Lothrop, Liver
more Falls; Marie E. Butler, New
York city; Adah NJ. Tasker, New Bed
ford, Mass; Myra F. Adams, New
Bedford. Mass; Mrs. w. E Strong.
Riverside: Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Rus
SELL Townsend, Mass; M. Amidon
Brooklyn. n. Y; Herbert Conrad,
Lima, Ohio; H. D. Black, Maiden.
Mass; Emma J. Packard, Augusta
Nerda f. Percival. Augusta; Helen G..
Tinkham, South Monmouth; Mrs. r.
w. Morang, Augusta; Miss Gertrude
Damren, Augusta Lietta Russell,
Canton; Miss Anna Bibber, Lisbon
Falls; Angie E. Tracy, Oakland; Mrs.
M. A. Copeland, Fairhaven, Mass: l..
M. Snow, Fairhaven, Mass; E. f.
Rogers, Taunton, Mass; Miss II. r.
Copeland, Fairhaven, Mass; Gertrude
l.. Snow, Fairhaven, Mass; Frederic
Scharfer, Pittston, Penn. Leir w.
Snow, Fairhaven, Mass: Francis w.
Flitner, Boston, Mass. X. H. Reed, T..
F. Reed, Skowhegan; w. G. Mum,
Ethel F. House, Hyde Park, Mass. !;
Lottie V. Crush, Fall River. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

One of the latest and most attractive
additions to the Lithgow Library is an
Art Album, donated by the business
men of our. city and designed by a. H.
Lawrence of Boston, Mass. The album
is very large, being about 24X1S inches
and containing some so pages or more.
The frontispiece is a fine clear cut
photograph of the State House, and
the last page bears such another one of
the Governor Hills mansion. The
other photographs in the album are:
old Manse, Home of Nathaniel Haw-
thorne," 'Longfellow's Home, Cam
bridge Longfellow's Monument,
Portland" birthplace of Holmes"
The rest of the picture pages are taken
UP by excellent half-tone reproductions
of famous paintings. There is one by
Landseer, THE Sleeping Bloodhound"
and there are three other animal paint
ings, The Lions Bride" by Gabriel
Max" After the Banquet" by L. f.
Lambert, and "a Shower" by Laugee;
Laugee has a second painting in the
collection, End of Day" This latter
title is matched by "Close of Day."
Breton. Breton, also, has another
painting, Harvesting Poppies." Other
rural scenes are: Forest of Fontain-
bleau at Sunset" by Rousseau;
MONDAY Rest" Delobbe; Spring"
Corot, and Dance of the Nymphs."
also by Corot. Historical and Biblical
paintings are: "Thusnelda" and wise
and Foolish Virgins by Piloty, and
"Rouget de L'Isle's First Singing of the
Marselaise," by l. A. A. Pills. There
are two ocean scenes: by the Sea-" A.
c. Marais, and THE Fsherman's
Love" Kray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

F. 1. Clark has sold his machine shop
and the good will of the business to
Fifield Bros. Mr.. Clark has by faith
full attention to business and marked
ability as a machinist and business
man, built up a large and profitable
business. While the Journal regrets
Mr.. Clark's withdrawing himself from
active business, it trusts that the firm
of Fifeld Eros, whose reputation is so
we'll and favorably known in the city,
will continue to increase and develope
the business established on so good a
foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

North Augusta Grange, at it's last
meeting, appointed a committee con-
sisting Of A. Knowles, Vernon Pack
ard and9Gs G. Black to make final ar
rangemeffts for the annual picnic and
field day exercises and it has been de-
cideds III have it at Island Park, Cob
boSsee;TWednesday, Sept. 2, and gen.
ersaF fnvitation has been extended to
thespu bile to be present. A basket din
nsEs'will be served in the grove; a.
4A43nd good time is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

The Maine Central offers some low
rates, this week, to people who wish to
take in the Eastern Maine State Fair
at Bangor, or the army and navy
maneuvres at Portland. To those who
wish to go to Bangor, round trip tickets
with one admission to the fair at
tached, and good for a return until
Aug. 81, will be sold for $315 For
Portland, commencing today, round
trip tickets will be sold to the 10Th. in
elusive. and good to return Sept. 1st,
for $3.50. Wednesday. Aug. 26, and
Monday, Aug. 81, round trip tickets,
good for the day, only, will be sold for
the low rate of $1.50, and on Sunday
morning, and excursion train will leave
Augusta at Z o'clock. the fare for the
round trip being $3.50. Returning, the
train will leave Portland at 6 T. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

The dates of the Windsor fair are
Sept. s. 9 and 10, and the officers of
the society announce that the fair will
be bigger and better than ever before.
A new feature on the program will be
a performance on an elevated platform
opposite the grand stand. 1t is ex-
pected, also, that there will be some
glt-edged racing, as 1925 have been
hung up in purses, and should ensure a
big entry list of the fast ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Ladies who love the beautiful should
visit Russell & Weston's store and see
the display of new oriental draperies
just received. These are imported nov
elites in the drapery line, and the Rus
sian and Japanese styles are particu-
iarly striking and lovely in colorings
and designs. The question is why can
mot American manufacturers equal
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Miss Macomber, Miss Anne Macom-
Der and Miss Gertrude Newbert, who
have been making a trip through Eu-
rope, sailed, Monday from Liverpool,
for home and are expected to arrive
about the 4th of September. They have
been abroad since June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Ihere will be a special meeting of
rose OF Sharon Chapter, o. E. S., at
Masonic Temple, at 73O Wednesday
evening, to make arrangements for the
excursion to Swan Island. A full at
tendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

"a K. w. Soule, the Hustler" has
made some improvements for display
ing his fine stock of draperies and art
squares, that are perfect and surprs-
1ngly simple. These adjustable fix
lures are of galvanized iron, and it is
fascinating to see the way they operate
and display the goods, allowing every
thing to be kept in compact form and
free from dust when being exhibited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

The grand stand reserved seats for
the Maine State fair, will be on sale at
the Lewiston city hall, August %, 20
and 81, from to II A. NJ, and to 4
L. NJ. The boxes will be sold at auc-
ton at the Fair Grounds at 1.3O p. M,
Sept. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Or. and Mrs. H. ]. Frederick left on
the $40 train, Monday morning, for
chicago, where the doctor will take Il
course in surgery in the post graduate
department of the Rush Medical Col
lege. He will be gone about month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Chas. F. Bilodeau has some very
nopby fan styles in hats he is advertising
anu uisPiayinS. The Boston clothing
SURE Is IN the front rank of those who
receive the earliest and newest styles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Inc Maine Central advertiZes special
i@.es 10 PORTLAND for Wednesday and
ior sunday and Monday. Those desir-
ing TO see the war game should consult
the detailed announcement in another
column
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

. Schooner Lygonia, Captain ]. NJ. Tib-
belts, was towed up the river Monday
afternoon. by the tug Charlie Law
renee. The schooner is from Port
Reading, and has a cargo of 2S6 tons
Of hard coal for Purinton Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
EASTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ksnnebeo Division.

Commencing, Monday June %, 1908.
steamer Della Collins will leave Augusta
at 130 P. M, Halloween at 2. daily, except
Sunday, connecting with main line steam
erS, leaving Gardiner at 3.35, Richmond at
4, Bath at and Popham Beach at p. M.
for Boston.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf.
Boston. daily, except Sunday, at p. M,
for landings on the river, connecting at
Gardiner with steamer TO- Hallowell an~
ALLEN PARTRIDGE, Agt, Augusta, Me.
c. A. COLE, ACT. Hallowell, Me.
6oothbay Division.
In Effect June %, 1903
Leave Bath at $50 A. NJ. daily, except
Monday, for Christmas Cove and inter-
mediate landings, except sawyer,s Island.
Meeting at Mouse Island for Capitol Is
land, Ocean Point. Linewin, Mt. Pleasant
and Murray Hill; for South Bristol (tide
cept Sunday and Monday. For PemaQuic
Beach and Harbor. Sundays only.
. Leave Bath at S.s5 A. M. daily. except
Sunday. for Westport, Jc., sawyer's Is
and Squirrel Islands, Boothbay, Heron
Island Christmas Cove, Pemaquid Beach
and Harbor; connecting at Mouse Island
Leave Bath at go P. NJ daily, except
Sunday, for Boothbay and Ocean Point.
calling at all landings except Capitol Is
idIlQ anu spruce GOlnI.
Leave Boothbay at tbs A. M daily, ex-
cept Sunday, for Bath and intermediate
landings.
Leave Ocean Point at 615 A. NJ for
Capitol Island, connecting at Mouse Is
land with steamer for Bath daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
Leave East Boothbay at 11.40 A. M.
daily, except Sunday and Monday, for
South Bristol Uide permitting), Christmas
Cove. Heron Island. Booth3av and Bath.
calling at Squirrel and Mouse islands,
Southport. Isle OF Springs, Sawyer's Is
land anu Westport Jc
Leave Pemaquid Harbor at LIS p. M.
daily for Bath and Boston via Christmas
Cove. Heron Island, Squirrel and Mouse
Islands, Southport. Five Islands, Nc
Mahans, RiggsviIle and Westport juno
ton, via Boothbay at ESQ P. M, Sundays
only, at 2.4O p. NJ. Mondays only Via
Capitol Island daily, excer: Monday:
Connecting steamer leaves Murray Hill
on Tuesdays thursdays and saturdays
at 1.50 p M, via. Mt. Pleasant. Linekin
and Ocean Point. connecting at Capitol
Island for Bath. On Mondays only. leave
Murray Hill at 1.5O P. M. calling at Mt.
Pleasant, LineFtn, Ocean Point. Squirrel
Island and Capitol Island, Isle of Springs,
Sawyer's Island. connecting at Westport
Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

4 miro Our monthly regulator Is the
/ hlDI6N best remedy known to medical
science for the immediate re-
lief Of all irregularities. Success guaran-
teed No pain, danger or interference
with work. The most difficult cases sue
cessfully treated by mail. Write for fur
Their particulars and free confidential ad-
vice. Remember this remedy Is absolute
saIe. All letters trutnfuily answered
lister letters containing money. Mrs. Dr.
J. e. Bishop. Office ITS fremont St, Roon
{, Boston Naas. ~Qr1ldkW1ya
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Through tickets to California and ali
points South and West may be had Of e.
H.. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via ali
pense.
GEO. F, EVANS, F. &c. BOOrHBY.
V. Pres. & Gen Mag'r., g. p. q 4. A.
Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
Popham Branch.

In effect June 20 to Sept. H.
Leave Popham Beach daily. except Sum
day, at A. NJ and 2 r. M.
Leave Bath daily. except Sunday, at
A. M. and AS p. M, calling at PhIpps-
burg, Hinckleys, Cox's Head and Bay
Point in both directions.
G. C. GREENI.EAF, G. e. A., Bath, Me.
r. A. LEWIS, Agt, Boothbay Harbor, Me.
A. H. HANSCOM, G. P. &c T. A.
CALVIN AUSTIN, v. P. & Genl Ngr.
Fosters Wharf, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
The D. D. D. Remedy

liquid preparation applied externay-non greasyhat pene
the skin, destroys the and
disease entirely of the skn leaving smooth and
healthy covering for the body
shoulders
NY ande l
physicians They relief Somebody recommended the
applied
almost we'll.
suffering
H. E. MEYER, Burlington. Iowa.
hands,
possible They would almost me and tried
diar whe induced bottle D. D. The first apca
relief healing
feel that entirely cured make this statement that induce
other o relief in the D. D. D."
EDWIN BUCKET. N1uncie
remarkable having this remedy and the
universal Of its ehecatious work
teeing this wonderful medicine.
For sale only by
B0WDlTCH WEBSTER CO., Under Coy House, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
Skin Diseases

wholly confined the external skim and between
the and external skins there blood vessels hence the
the blood blood medicines
effect these skin erupion medicines
trouble. This by
parasite which burrows there
hrves mupies and the inflammation they
the awful itching and burning sensations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
letter
Eczema, Psoriasis, itching Piles

Thousands of people suffering from the terrible fortunes these
diseases imagine they have mpuy the BLOOD when
of fact blood has this class of ailments
the evehrO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
Rail aoADs I arEAMBo4r2
AsEA|AN@2|IIla5
ia Effect Js:ns IS, 1908.
TrainA leave Aug usta, as follows:
THROIr.sIJ TEATNJc

IHROl'GH TRAINS.
rGOING WES,,-6S7 A. NJ. for Lewiston.
land, Boston. Quebec and Montreal; IS
A. ~; u0E A. M. Sundays, for main line
Rt s, Is onr }. express for Brunswick. Lew.
re- c r. T,nrppingtol Phillips, Rangeiey.
p for White Mountain points and
/? s sosto;4 and s.52 r. NJ. for Brunswick.
ION, Montreal and Chicago; connects at
cortland with through sleeper for New
sotK- leaving Portland. $40 p. NJ, Except
9bS =. NJ. Sundays only, for Portland and
l piston ana connecting at Portland with
| through sleeper for New York as above;
for +. IA; might Pullman). every night
ana aan Boston; '2.SA A. NJ. Portland and Bos-
CONG EAsr-1sS A. M. tnight .x-
head Lake. Caribou and Aroostook coun-
n ~. VIA a. g. 4 A. R. r.; yanceboro. st. Ste
R Pacifc 81: Andrew, St. John. vic Canadian
NJ, Baps or, Calais and Bar Harbor; s.Os
a. NJ for Waterville, Skowhegan, Bel
aast. Bangor, Ellsworth. Bar Harbor:
WY stations to Lewiston; sis A. M. for
Waterv1lle, Newport. Foxcroft. GreenviIie
zLo Bangor; u 20, nooT., ;or Bangor, Bar
SGfaroor, 50. ". Harbor, Aroostook county.
.,vanceporo, st. John and Halifax I.ewi--
I Ug.., ana way stations, via Waterville and
winthrop; .235 2. NJ, express for Bucks
port and daily to Bangor and Bar HarSor:
$40 P. NJ, for Waterville Oakland. North
anon 4, ION. Bingham. SSowi.egafi. Belfast
Ptxter Dover and Foxcroft. Greenville,
J,angor, Old Town and Mattawamkeag:
I26 p. M, for Waterville: 915 A. NJ, Sum
gays only, for Waterville Bangor and
The night Pullman train going East NJ
IL 40 A. M, runs every night, Sundays in
cluded, but not to Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, nor on Sunday mornings TO
neittiast' Dexter or beyond Bangor. ex-
eepting 20 Bar Harbor, and Wash. Co. r.
sDnJ ~ y, IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

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Gilpin observer., 1903-07-02
Reliance Wins in stlft Breeze.

Newport. r. l.. June 30.-The new
cup yacht Reliance proved her worth
as a heavy weather boat when she de-
feated the Columbia and the Consti.
tuition in stiff easterly breeze and
lumpy sea over a thirty-mile course,
fifteen miles of which was beat to
windward. The Reliance sailed the
course in four minutes. nine seconds
less time than did the Columbia and
four minutes. fifty-eight seconds less
than did the Constitution. All the
racing ir which these boats have here
tofore participated In has been in light
airs and smooth water.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-02
Looks Dark for sarrinoton.

st. Louis. June 30.-Closely guarded
In cell OF the st. Louis county Jail at
Clayton. F. Seymour harrington.
charged with the murder of James p
McCann. believed to have been COM
mitted on the night of June Is. spen,
the greater part OF the day under close
questioning. Conductor Bennett and
Motorman Oellian. street car men.
identified harrington and McCann as
the two men who left their car at Bon.
fills station on the night of June IS.
1t was near this point that the body
OF dead man. identified as that OF
McCann. was found According to
the authorities. harrington has made
q damaging admission in that he first
declared that he and McCnnn had
fought some men In the darkness ana
now he says he and Mccain were
alone that night and met no men.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-02
rATAA RIOTS IN CROATIA.
Peasants Clash With Troops, Several
Persons Being Killed In Fight.

Peasants Clash With Troops, Several
Persons Being Killed In Fight.
Vienna, June 29.-Fresh disturb
ances of remarkable extent are report
ed from Croatia. After a fight be-
tween armed peasants and gendarmes
near Kulovec, in which four persons
were killed, about 180 arrests were
made.
The arrival of the prisoners at
Wara sdin caused much excitement
and mob surrounded the Jail. with
the intention of releasing them. A
fight ensued end several more were
killed.
Despite the proclamation of martial
law at Ludberg. in consequence Of re-
cent rioting there, further disturb
nnces have occurred, and at Kopreinitz
the railway station was demolished
and two railway officials were daE-
gerously wounded. The rioters also
held up the fast train for Budapest
and compelled 1t to remain at~Kop-
reinitz all night. The authorities a,
Agram have sent two battalions of
infantry to Warasdin to maintain o.
der.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-02
TRAIN FALLS 80 FEET
ONLY SIX OF ITS 800 PAssENeERo
ESCAPE UNHURT.
Waters Of Spanish Stream Reddcrcd
With the Blood Of the Victims-in.
jured Pinioned Under Wreekaec.
Cars Fall Fifty Feet

Madrid, June 30.-By midnight 100
wreck OF the Bilbao train. which was
overturned Saturday night from u
bridge into the Nejerilla river, and it
is estimated that seventy corpses re-
main in the wreckage. The bodies are
horribly mutilated. Differences be-
tween the civil and military authori-
ties rendered the work of rescue more
difficult. That many prosperous per.
sons are among the victims is testi-
fed by the great quantity OF money
and jewelry collected by gendarmes.
OF the 300 passengers on the train only
six escaped unhurt. The train. which
was composed of two engines and
sixteen coaches, was crossing the
bridge when the couplings between the
engines broke. The second engine
left the track and fell, followed by the
entire train, into the bed of the river.
Fortunately the water was low The
nearest medical attendance was a mile
and half distant and those passen-
gers who were least injured aided the
others and did all possible until the
arrival of relief trains. bri2 ging
nurses, surgeons and medicines from
Bilbao.
The train fell fifty feet from the
bridge to the river bed, the coaches
piling up in a mass of splintered wood
and iron work. The scene is de-
scribed as horrifyng. Many corpses
were carried down the stream, which
was actually Redeemed with blood. 1t
was found impossible to extricate num-
bers of the injured who were pin
ioned under the wreckage A railway
guard was arrested in the act Of rob
bing the dead ard narrowly escaped
lynching
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-02
UNION PACIFIC PROTECTS.
Tells Commerce Commission Secret
Complaints Should Not Be Heard.

Chicago, June 26-The practice Of
the interstate commerce commission
in investigating charges against rail
roads where the charge is based on se-
cret information furnished by business
competitors was criticised by j. c.
Stubs. traffic manager of the Harri-
man system. Mr.. Stubbs appeared to
defend the Union Pacific on a charge
that the company has been allowing f.
w. Peavey & Co., grain dealers at
Omaha and Kansas City, rebates in
the form OF elevator service. The in
formation Is said to have been fur
nished the Interstate commerce COM
mission by high official OF the Atchi-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe, who de-
clares he can not compete unless per-
mitted to grant similar rebates to
shippers. General Counsel Baldwin
of the Union Pacific asked to. see the
complaint filed against the company,
and Chairman Knapp explained that
no formal complaint had been fled
He said the commission was acting on
Information obtained secretly.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-02
ELEVATOR ACCIDENT
CROWDED CAGE DROPS FHoi:
FIFTH STORY TO CELLAR.
II is Believed at Least Two CO the Vie.
Tins Of the Accident Will Die.
Drunken Men Jump On Car arc
Cause Breaking Of Shaft.

Pittsburg. Jure 30.-The breaking of
q shaft on the first floor Of the II ].
Heinz company's plant. in Allegheny
freight elevator. on wnicn twenty
three persons were crowded The cage
fell from the fifth. floor into the cellar,
a distance of forty-five feet and every
one on the elevator was injured 1t Is
thought that at least two, John Chur-
ney and Mrs. Edward Holman, will die.
When the accident occurred the eie-
vator evidently was overcrowded. Ac-
cording toeDr. J. S. Phillips. physician
at the plant, the antics Of two men
on the elevator. who were intoxicated.
caused the disaster. Dr. Phillips says
the two men crowded into the car
after being told by the operator to
stay off. Once on they commenced
jumping, with the result that the shaft
snapped and left the elevator without
control. All but two of the injured
were visitors to the Heinz plant.
An examination Of the shaft and
machinery showed that those injured
narrowly escaped instant death, as the
elevator shot to the roof of the build
ing, ripped through the timbers at the
top and fell half its length through
the ceiling over the sixth floor Had
the timbers been & little less stout
the weight would have fallen nearly
sixty feet upon the mass OF injured
people huddled in a heap on the de-
molished elevator floor. The screams
of the injured and the crash of the
huge cage as it struck the bottom of
the shaft brought hundreds OF WORT
men and women TO the rescue.