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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Of Taking Dead From The
Submarine FaIfadet.
-Four Were Drowned Immedi-
ateIy After Accident.
Evidence That Others Struggled Aohy to
Save Themselves from Death.

Bizerta, Tunis, July 16.-The mourn
full task of extracting the remains OF
the dead crew Of the submarine boat
Farfadet. which sank at the entrance
Of the port of Sidi Abdallah, July s,
and which was towed into dry dock.
yesterday afternoon, after incessant
efforts to raise her, is proceeding SLOW
| ly.
Owing to the displacement of the
boat through action of the weather
some Of the bodies became firmly fixed
in the engines and other apparatus,
and the men engaged in the work were
compelled 10 attach ropes to the bodies
in order to disengage them.
1t is now apparent that four of the
men who occupied the forward COM
partment We're drowned Immediately
the accident occurred. Lieut.. Robin was
found lying on his back with his arms
extended. Nearby was the quartermas-
ter, whose Jersey caught in a hook
close to the faulty hatch, which caused
the catastrophe evidently while trying
to escape.
Eight men in the after compartment
were those who responded to the dives
during the 80 hours after the sinking
of the submarine. From the condition.
of the interior Of the vessel it was
shown that they struggled hard against
their fate and endeavOred to stop the
leaking hatch with their Jerseys. The
water. however. gained while the air
supply diuiinishcd.
Only four bodies have as yet been
recovered and these are almost m
recognizable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Severe at South Monmouth.

South Monmouth, Me-, July To-
(SpeciaD. a severe earthquake
shock was felt here. Saturday morn
ing. about o'clock The shock caused
hanging lamps to swing east and west.
One man. who was moving in a
swampy place, felt the earth move I'M
der his feet and. thinking he had step
ped into a springy place, jumped for
higher ground. Another reported that
the stills of his barn moved on the I'M
derpinning. Horses were frightened,
Gogs howled and barked. women faint
ed and bricks were shaken from CHM
neys. The shock seemed to travel from
west to east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Russians Wholly Driven
Out Of South Sakha|in.
Russian Cruiser Izunrud Found
Beached, a Total Wreck.
Capt. Bougoiun and Clerk, Convicted Spies,
Pardoned BY Emperur's Order.

Toxic. July 16.-(2 P. M.)-It is off,
cially announced that the Russian cen.
ter holding Darline and vicinity was
attacked, July IL, and offered stubborn
resistance. The attack was renewed
at dawn Of July IL, when the Japanese
dislodged the Russians, driving them in
the direction of Mauka. This victory
ensures complete occupation of South
Sakhalin by the japanese.
Eighty prisoners We're taken by the
Japanese, included among whom was
Lieutenant Maximta. Four field pieces,
one machine gun and the ammunition
warehouses were captured. The Japan
csc loss was about 70 men killed or
wounded. The Russians lost 100 men.
1t is officially reported that General
Linevitch's force numbers 400, 900 and
1t is reported that he is using water
transportation to bring forward men,
supplies and ammunition.
An official who recently returned
from Manchuria expresses the opinion
that Iinevitch plans a great demon
stratiOn to synchronize the meeting of
the plenipotentiaries, but that he does
not intend real aggression.
1t is understood that Capt. Bougouin
returns permanently to France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
BOUGOIUN PARDONED.
Amnesty Comes Through Premier by
Order Of Japanese Emperor.

Toxic, July 16.-Premier Katsuma,
on the authority of Emperor Mufsuhito,
has signed n pardon for Captain A. E.
Bougciun and Maxi. his japanese clerk:
The amnesty includes freedom from
police surveillance.
Captain Bougoiun, a prominent
French resident Of Toxic and formerly
attached to the French legation there
in May, together with his step-son, r.
Strange. who is an Englishman, and
Maxi, Japanese clerk, who acted as
Bongoiun's assistant. were arrested, in
May, charged with being spies for Rus
STA.
Bougoiun was sentenced July 10, to
10 years at hard labor the Judgment
declali ing that he had been engaged III
searching for the reporting artillery
secrets. Maxi confessed and was also
sentenced. Strange was released after
the preliminary examination in June. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Accident to Hon. Forrest
Goodwin and Party.
Auto Tears Down a Steep Hill
At FrighttuI Speed.


Sllowhegan, Me, July 16.-(SpeciaD.-
OF friends had frightful automobile
accident, Friday. on the road to Dead
River. in which all were injured to a
greater or less degree.
The party consisted of Mr.. Goodwin.
his guests, Sherman Smith of Los An
geles, Cal. and James Clark Of Passa-
dena, Cal, and Malon Boynton Of
Madison. Mr.. Boynton was taking the
others in his automobile on a business
trip to the Dead River region. and they
were within q few feet of the top of the
last pitch on the mountain road, about
three miles above Lexington Flats.
1t will be remembered that the as
cent is a long one. and is decidedly
steep in places The automobile came
10 a stop as though out Of wind, and
Mr.. Boynton remarked that 1t was out
of steam. He was letting the machine
run slowly back for 4 few feet, when
suddenly, and for some reason which
cannot be explained, the power was re-
versed. The automobile made a jump
and. with 100 pounds of steam behind
hill with terrific speed.
Senator Goodwin made a leap for the
ground. while the other gentlemen re-
manned in the frantic machine. The
next thing that Mr.. Goodwin remem-
beers is that he picked himself UP and
looking down the road, saw Mr.. Clark
and Mr.. Boynton some distance below
and apparently dead or bodily injured
ba 1,a1 oh
however. they We're able to arise.
The three found Mr.. Smith under the
automobile and pinned down by It.
They laid hold of the 500 pounds OF
steel. rubber and wood, and by exert
Ing every ounce of their strength. sue
credcd in throwing the heavy vehicle
Off Mr.. Smith.
The body of the automobile had beer
smashed completely, but the working
gear was not badly used up. and. witt
the aid of a few duplicate parts, it was
fixed up. fIr. Boynton made Il skel.
eton bottom. and on this the party
made their way back to the nearest
doctor at New Portland.
While the temporary repairs were go
ing on. Mr.. Goodwin paced off the dis
ttnce and found that the machine hat
Travelled 10 feet before running into ;
,ilc Of boulders. When 1t struck, Mr.
Clark and Mr.. Boynton were thrown
- foet before striking the ground.
The purty were all badly shaken up
bat Mr.. Smiths injuries proved tn
most serious. His collar bone wa
broken and his shoulder blade badl,
shattered. 1t is not known as we
whether or not he was internally in
jured. Mr. Boynton received Il cash o.
the leg below the knee. extending {
the bone. Mr.. Clark sustained injurie
to Ills arm. legs and ribs. All were sc
vrrcly bruised from head to foot.
Mr.. Goodwin received no serious in
iuries. but it is safe to say that tn
President of the Maine Senate has new
or felt so sore nor been so battered AM
bruised. not even in his baseball am
football DAYS back in Colby.
II was an experience through whic
none Of these gentlemen will again car
togo and the wonder is that they wer
not Ill killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
SLIPPING OF ROCKS.
Prof. Lee Of Bowdoin College Gives His
Theory Of the Disturbance.

Brunswick, Me-, July 16.-Prof. Les
lie A. Lee Of Bowdoin college, who Is
state geologist. said as near as he
could Judge the tremulous agitation
rassad from east to west at $40 A. NJ.
Saturday. and was between seven and
eight seconds duration. There is no ir-
strument at Bowdoin for registering
the velocity and strength of the con-
cusSion.
Prof Lee said it was one of those
shocks which is caused by the slipping
Of rock on the side of n fissure at some
considerable depth. probably two OF
three miles, as result Of long. con-
tinued strain. It could have been stimu-
lated by an explosion of some kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
DR.. A. PALMER DUDLEY.
Well-known Citizen of Portlard Dies
In Liverpool, Aged So Years.

Portland, Me-. July 16.-Dr. A. Pal
mer Dudley died at Liverpool, Satur-
day. He was born here So years ago.
studied with DR.. Seth c. Gordon and
was for some time in the practice of
his profession here He went to New
York 20 years ago and was a lecturer
at Dartmouth College. He was here,
June 6. speaking at a dinner given in
honor of DR.. Gordon. and left about 10
days ago for Liverpool. The remains
will be brought here for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
DRIVEN NORTHWARD.
Russians Only Hold Two Positions
South Of the Tumen River.

Toxic. July 15.-G p. M).-Reliable in
formation has been received here that the
Russian forces in northern Corea have
gradually been driven northward since
last month and now hold only two posi-
tions south of the Tumen river.
Tho latest information from the front,
however. reports the advance south Of n
large force from Vladivostok. but Il Is
believed the Russians will halt Mt Nokel-
efsk. north of the Tumen. and concentrate
their forces to make a resolute stand
there against the Japanese advance.
The rainy season has set in in Man.
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. July 16.-The week that
ended Saturday, the fourteenth inst
was unusually rainy in New England
the middle and south Atlantic states
and the Ohio valley. The current week
opens with high temperature and dry
weather in practically all districts
Monday and Tuesday, the weathe. gen.
orally will be fair. The temperature ir
New England and New York will rise
and elsewhere the present high tenn.
peratures will continue for severa
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
LIKE PASSING THUNDER.
Biddeford and Saco People Awakened
RudeIy from SAUNDERS.

Biddeford. Me, July 16.-Biddeford
and Saco experienced an earthquake
shock at sos A. NJ, Saturday. The
earth trembled and there was roar
that sounded like distant thunder or
dents of both cities were awakened
very suddenly but before they could
fully realize what was taking place
the disturbance was over. The action
Of nature during the present week in
the way of cyclone at Biddeford Poo
and an earthquake in this vicinity has
been most unusual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
INSTANT DEATH.
George Smith Drawn Into Gear While
Throwing Belt in Lincoln Mill.

Lincoln, Me-. July 16.-George Smith. D
years unmarried. living with his mother
in South Lincoln met n horrible death
In sawmill of the Katahdin Pulp ana
Paper Co. late Friday afternoon. While
attempting to put on n large belt h" was
caught in the gear and literally torn 10
pieces.
1t is said that he was doing Work when
he was not expected to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

Elmer c. Jones Of Bangor. conduc-
tor an the Old Town division o. tne
bangor Electric system, was seriously
burned by contact with wire. eatur-
dav, On orono village a guy wire was wa,
fo,na across the track. Jones graspeu
il not seeing that it was across .ne
trolley wire. He was rendered uii. . ~
srious. His condition IS serious ou' "e
will probably recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Old Orchard Visited,

Old Orchard, Me-, July LITTLE resi-
dents of this resort were aroused about
5 A. NJ, Saturday by the rumble Of
an earthquake. The shock was very
perceptible and Jared some Of the
buildings. The movement lasted but
a few seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Gen. b|ackmar Died at
Boise, Idaho, Sunday.
untiring Labors for the Grand
Army Cost Min His Life.


Boise, Idaho. July 16.-General w.
w. Blackmar, commander in chief of
the G.. A. R., died today, of nephritis.
His wife was with him during the
illness. Tho body will be embalmed and
taken to the home of the family in
Boston.
General Blackmar arrived here. July
10. on an inspection tour of Grand
Army posts throughout the Northwest
He was ill when he arrived and grad
ually failed. The seriousness of his con-
dition was kept from the public at the
request Of his wife.
General Blackmar was born at Bris
toll, Pa, July %, 1871. His father was
a Massachusetts clergyman and his
mother a native of Andover. n. II
When the Civil War broke out, Young
Blackmar was preparing for college,
but he volunteered Immediately as a
private in The 18th Pennsylvania Cav
airy. He was engaged in % actions, in
Guiding Antiettem, Chickamauga, Chat
tanooga. Hunters Ridge. Lynchburg,
engagements. under Sheridan and came
out n captain.
In 1873, he was appointed judge advo-
cate general of the Massachusetts mill
tia, continuing in this Office for II
years. He was department commander
at the time of the G. a. r. encamp-
ment in this city, August, 1904, and al
that time was elected COMMANDMENTS
chief of the organization. succeeding
General John c. Black of Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Mr.. LITTLEFlELD ACCEPTS
Position &C Director Of the Equitable
Life Insurance Society.

Rockland. Me, July 16.-Congressman
Littiefield stated. Saturday. that ne would
accept the position of director of the
Equitable Life Society to which he was
elected. Friday. He would not discuss
the company's affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Distinct Shock at Bangor.

Bangor, Me-. July ia distinct
earthquake shock was felt here at $40
IA. NJ, Saturday. One long rumble which
dowS was the extent of the disturbance
here No damage was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
WOODEN WORKER KILLED
BY Midnight Train On Boston G. Maine
Road Near Plymouth.

Plymouth, N. H, July 16-The body of
Harry Berry of Penacook. was found bad
ly mutilated. lying beside the tracks of
the Boston G. Maine Railroad. four miles
south of here, today. 1t is believed that
Berry was run over and killed by the
midnight train from Boston. He came
to Penacock from Lowell. Mass, three
weeks ago, to work in a wooden MILL His
parents live in Lewiston, Me. Berry was
81 years Of age and unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
FAIR AND WARMER,

Washington, July 16.-Forecast: New
England. Fair and warmer, Monday,
exert showers and warmer in extreme
north portions; Tuesday, fair. fresh
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Lasted 80 Seconds at cornviIle.

East Cornville, Me-, July 16.-(Spec-
iaD.-An earthquake shock visited this
place, Saturday morning, about S
o'clock shaking the house. sounding
like distant thunder for about 80 Sec
onds. 1t has been fearfully hot here,
but no sun strokes thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

Two men will be executed. Tuesday
morning just after daylight. at the Sing
Sing prison. The men are the negro
Jackson, who killed Charles W. Roxbury,
July 10. 19O3 and James Breenk, who shot
and killed Capt. William H. Reyes in the
latter's saloon in Manhattan, in Septem-
Der, 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
MAINE PRESS ASSOCIATION
Brinos Annual Excursion to Successful
Close at Pennington.

Pennington. Me-. July 16-The annual
excursion of the members OF the Ma'he
Press Association. making a party oil
about a.. was ended here. saturday, after
a week in the Rangeley Lake region. Ihey
were given an automobile drive ABOUT 'he
town and country and luncheon IL
noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

Rear Admiral William W. Mead, u.
;. N, last week. hoisted his flag at the
kittery navy yard, as rear admiral Of
the United States navy, after active
service in the interest of his country
Tor A years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

The submarine boat Farfadet which
sank ut the entrance of the port OF
Sidi Abdallah July 6. was towed into
dry dock. Saturday, after 10 days in1
cessant efforts to raise her The salvage
operations which We're conducted hy
Admiral ALBERT, assisted by $50 sailors
and 4 large staff of engineers, have
been attended throughout with a long
series Of n:ishaps.
The second Gay after the accident
when the members of the crew of the
Farfadet V ere yet alive, the submarine
was brought to the surface and the
rescue of the men was thought TO be
the matter of q minute but the cables
snapped and the submarine sank into
the deep mud. Five successive efforts
to raise the vessel likewise proved I'M
successful. Saturday, however. under
the supervision of Admiral Fournier
and ALBERT. the Farfadet was raised
and towed into the Sidi Abdallah ar
senal.
The hull of the submarine was COW
cred with slime but was unchanged.
When the door Of the Farfadet was
opened there was a rush of nauseous
gases from the decomposing bodies of
the IA men who had persisted in her.
and great emotion prevailed among the
naval officers and the men VINO had
assisted in the raising of the vessel
Powerful deodorants were Immediately
introduced into the vessel and tie VEN
tilatOrs were started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Boston Forecast.

Boston. July 16.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Partly cloudy.
Monday and Tuesday, with seasonable
temperatures; light winds. generally
westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

Wilder l.. Burnap Of Burlington, VT,
one of the leading lawyers in Vermont
died, Saturday night, after an illness
of five weeks. Nj. Burnap was 81 years
of age, and was born in Grafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
Plainly Felt at Smithfield.

Smithfield, Me. July 16.-(SpeciaD.-
A heavy shock Of earthquake was felt
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

A report by Captain Baron Ferzen.
Of the Izumrud said that during the
battle of the Sea Of japan, the Izumrud
was cut off from the remainder of the
fleet and steamed at full speed for
Vladivostok with japanese cruisers in
pursuit. Subsequently, he changed his
course and made for Vladimir bay, ar
irving there on the night of May 90.
At 1.3O o'clock in the morning of May
so, the Izumrud ran on reef at the
entrance of the hay. and being short Of
coal, the captain ordered the crew
ashore and blew up the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17
izUMRUD A WRECK,
Russian Cruiser Found Where Beached
After Battle of Sea Of Japan.

Toxic. July 16.-Admiral Yamada,
commanding a squadron sent north OH
a reconnaissance, reports that the Rus
sian cruiser lZumrud is a complete
wreck and that there is no hope Of re-
floating her. The vessel lies beached,
heading west southwest on the north
ern point of the southern entrance to
Vladimir bay. about 200 miles north
east of Vladivostok
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-17

Tired Days and sIespIsss MIGHT. ION
Al,eviated by a timely cup Oh se
made from Sanford's Ginger:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-31
CAPTAIN JONES WILL
NOT APPEAR IN COURT
Charge Against Unfortunate
Master of Steamer Peconic
Will be Dropped

Charles r. Jones, captain Of the steam
er Peconic, which lies at the bottom Of
the sea near Jacksonville, Fla, will not
appear in United States Court here on
Tuesday next to answer the charge oe
violating the quarantine laws. He was
lost with his vessel together with nine
teen members Of his crew during a gale
on Sunday last and in consequence when
his case is called in Federal Court. an
explanation will be made TO the court by
District Attorney Nields and the matter
dropped.
on August II, Jones with his ship, the
Peconic, came into the Delaware Bay
with a cargo for Philadelphia from New
orleans. which is a port infected with
yellow fever. Under the government
rules he should have stopped at the fu-
migating station Of the government at
Reedy Island. but did not. He continued
to Philadelphia and on his arrival there
was arrested and held under $500 bail to
answer the charge at the Federal Court
in this city.
Only two members of the crew OF the
Peconic escaped and succeeded in reach.
ing Jacksonville. where they reported the
| loss of the vessel.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-31
State LEGISLATOR
FINDS TWO PURSES

Representative w. s. Meredith was
lucky man yesterday He found
two pocketbooks. but in each case also
found the owner The first purse he
picked up contained no cents, and i'm
looking around noticed a small boy
crying ht 10 break his heart.
whats the NATTER bud?' inquired
the legislator
Il lost me pocketbook" the young
ster managed TO sob out.
'Well here it isl" said Mr.. Mere
dith. and at the same time extended
the lost purse 20 the boy. The tears
dried up instantly and the "smiie thai
won't come or once more settled itseli
on the lads face.
The second pocketbook was founs
by Representative Meredith at Bran.
ldywine Springs Hast night. ~ con
tained s1.0s and before he had taker
many steps he saw two women dill
gently searching the ground in quest
Of something they had lost. IL aid not
take him long to learn that one OF
them had dropped "a purse.
Here It Is" said Mr.. Meredith
with a pleasant smile. and the smile
he received In return he afterward said
more than repaid him for the slight
service he did.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-31
BERNARD DUROSS MEETS
WITH FATAL ACCIDENT
WELL-KNOWN MAN FALLS FROM TROLLEY
CAR AND SUSTAlNS INJURIES FROM
WHICH He LATER EXPIRES AT
HIS SONS HOME

Bernard Duross, aged "a years. one Of
the best known farmers In New Castle
county, died al Z o'clock this morning
at the home Of his son, Edward Duross,
No. S3s East Seventeenth street. as
a result Of fam from a trolley car
last night. Ills farm and home IS at
Mt Cuba, but since Monday last he
has been In Wilmington settling up the
estate Of Daniel Mccusker deceased, a
half brother who upon his death
recently, appointed the aged farmer as
his executor
M. Duross ieft the former home Of
his half brother. No, 2io West Second
street about Q o'clock and Immediately
boarded a car intending 20 80 to his
sons home. Upon getting on the car
he fell and was picked up by a stranger
who assisted him to q nearby drug
store, but the aged man refused medical
attention and was then taken TO bis
sons home close by. Here he told OF
the accident and complained Of pains in
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-31
DESPERADOES SENT
TO PRISON IN DOVER
Trio Who Evidently Planned
to Hold Up Train Were
Arraigned
Special to The Evenlng journal

Dover. Aug. si.-The three desperadoes.
Charles Corson, Edward Freese and
James Sullivan. who were captured by
Detective Hutohins and posse while
hiding in baggage car on southbound
Delaware railroad train No. 90 at Clay
ton. on Tuesday night, were arraigned
before Magistrate Wood here yesterday
afternoon. Although their evident object
was to hold up the baggage master
and rob the car, only minor charges
could be made against them.
The trio, who were all armed with s2-
ealibre revolvers, were fined. sl3.OS each
for trespass and held in 500 bail each fol
court for carrying concealed deadly
weapons. They refused to make a state.
ment and were committed to the Dover
Jail.
Detectives are now at work on a charg,
against the men Of robbng one patror
of the road of si2 in a hold-up.