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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
HOOKER ARGUMENTS
Before New York Le9islature-New
York Press Charges Dropped.

Albany, n. Y. July 19.-The joint
session of the Legislature, today, def
nitely abandoned the attempt to dis
cover who was the author of the arti-
Gle in the New York Press last week,
charging that corrupt influences We're
at work in the Legislature in aid of
Justice Hooker. Upon motion of Sen
ator Bracket. Erwin Wardman, editor
in-chief of the Press, was excused from
further attendance upon the joint ses-
sion and the press incident is now con-
siderei closed.
A new subpoena is still extent, call
ing for the presence of Managing Edi-
tor John A. Hennessey, who defied the
one calling for his testimony as to the
article objected to. This one requires
him to testify in the Hooker case, but
the testimony on that subject was clos
ed, yesterday, and the subpoena has
not been served.
In making the motion to discharge
Mr.. Wardman, Senator Bracket said:
Il cannot conceive how any person
or newspaper could make such charge
without being willing. nay, eager to
come forward with the information Oil
which it was based, without urging and
without taking refuge behind technical
obstacles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

VIM. Lyons, city solicitor Of West
brook. was thrown from an automobile
In South Windham, and narrowly es-
capped serious injury. AS it was he had
an arm broken in the accident and was
otherwise injured and shaken up.
A very heavy hail storm passed over
New Portland. about 3 p. NJ, Tuesday.
destroying crops of all kinds and dam
aging the fruit crop very much. Light
nIng struck barn belonging to NJ l..
Strickland, setting fire to the building
which burned, together with Is tons OF
hay and farming tools and road ma
chine belonging to the town. No in
surance.
The relatives and friends Of Dennis F.
McCloskey, the rich Cambridge, Mass,
merchant who mysterlously disappear
ed the 9th Of May and whose dead bo-
dy was found a week later floating in
Il. Mohawk river near Cohoes, N. Y.
re nov fr,1ly convinced that he dill
mot commit suicide, but was murdered.
detectives have been engaged who arc
working to run down the murderer.
Says the Bangor News: At midnight.
Tuesday, 30 cases of intoxication were
registered at the guard room and the
long-suffering patrol horse was still en-
gagged in making trips to different parts
Of the city. Il have been on the force
now for nine years." said an officer.
land never have 1 seen So much
drunkenness as there is at present.
Think of it-3O DRINKS; and the depu-
ties, they tell me, were raiding most of
the night"
According to report of the assessors,
the total valuation of Bangor is s17.274.
542. divided as follows: Real estate, res
ident. s11. 100, $50; real estate, non-res-
ident. sl,025, 121; personal estate, resi-
dent. A,SS0,SS1; personal estate, nom
resident, s29S, $50. The total valuation in
1904 was sl6.3s1,651. so that there has
been gain in valuation of 1892, s91.
This is chiefly accounted for bv the
rising of the valuation of existing nron-
erty down town, although of course
there has been considerable new build
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

prostration. most of them, however,
not Of a serious nature, were reported.
Work in foundries and factories In
all parts of the state was suspended in
whole or in part during most of the
day. In Bridgeport alone. 10000 factory
workers were idle. this afternoon. In
New Haven. the temperature rose from
a minimum of &c at A. NJ, to "a at 4
P. NJ. The latter figure was one degree
lower than the highest temperature OF
yesterday, but there was a slight in
crease in the humidity. today. Heavy
thunderstorns, during the late after
noon, served to cool the air to a consid-
cradle degree.
John Minard. IS years of age. and
Richard +. White, died. tonight, as the
result of the severe heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
NEW PLAN SUGGESTED
BY George Westinghouse For Disburse-
ment Of Equitable Stock.

New York, July 19.-Expressing the
belief that the present trustee arrange
ment for control of the Equitab BILE Life
Assurance Society may only very tenn
porarily satisfy either policyholders or
the public and that a real solution of
the societys difficulties has not been
reached. George Westinghouse has sug-
gested new plan for stock control of
the society, by 5000 policyholders. Mr..
Westinghouse plan is outlined in a
letter to Paul D. Cravath, attorney of
this city. dated June q, and made pub
lie. today
The proposition outlined is that all
shareholders be invited to place their
shares with those of Mr.. Ryan in the
hands Of the trustees with power to
vote for an amendment to the society's
charter providing that the stock shall
consist Of 5000 shares of $50 each, in
stead of 1000 shares of 500 each: that
no person except a policyholder shall
be director; that only one share shall
be held by any single person who must
be policyholder; that at each annual
election seven policyholders who have
not previously served shall be chosen
and that the trustees be directed and
empowered to offer for sale at $1,000 1.
share the 5000 shares contemplated by
the amended charter to the 5000 largest
policyholders and in the event of any
such offer not being accepted, then to
continue to offer such shares TO the
next largest pOlicyholders until the
whole 5000 shares shall have been dis
posed of. In his letter Mr. Westing-
house said
Il believe the foregoing plan would
result in the selection of 5000 of the
most influential policyholders as can
idates for the positions of directors and
would tend greatly to strengthen the
O ely in the estimation of the public.
These 5000 policyholders would I'M
doubtedly be recognized as important
men of affairs and would obviously
represent a very large amount of the
outstanding policies of the society.
The plan. while providing for the re-
tention of experienced directors, will
also insure seven new directors each
year."
Mr.. Westinghouse said, today, he be-
lieved that under his plan the desired
reform can be promptly accomplished
without legislation. He thought it
worthy of special note that less than
one-tenth of l per cent. of the policy
holders have felt sufficiently interested
in the affairs of the society to make
suggestions to the trustees to aid them
in the selection Of directors to fill ex-
listing vacancies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
A BIG CLAM BAKE
Served Boston Yachtsmen by Kennel %
Club of Bath.

Bath. Me, July 1e-The members Of
the Boston Yacht Club were guests Of
the kennebec Yacht Club. late this af-
ternoon. at a clam bake served In .
grove on the woolwich side Of the
Kennebec river Covers were laid for
500 people. The yachts will leave to-
morrow. for Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
Great Suffering from Pro-
Ionged Intense Heat.
4 Large Increase Of List Of
Deaths and ProstratiOns.
Relief Is Promised In New England, Today,
BY the Weather Bureau.

New York, July 19.-While the rec
ords Of death and prostrations greatly
exceeded that Of yesterday, there was a
distinct diminution, today, in the tenn
perature prevailing throughout the
eastern section Of the country. Al
though the midday heat was every
where terrific, it was broken by scat
tered thunderstormbs. many OF a very
violent character and towards evening
the temperature fell rapidly. until nor
NAL summer conditions were reached.
With this welcome rain, the announce
ment from the weather bureau that the
abatement Of the heated term had been
general and that moderate tempera-
lures would probably prevail for sew
eral days in the middle Atlantic ana
the New England states.
In New York the highest temperature
recorded was IS, one degree lower than
yesterday, when the highest record or
the season was reached.
Philadelphia reported slightly high
Ell maximum range, but there as in 9TH
er cities, the highest point of yesterday
was not touched, while everywhere a
sharp fall was noticed, beginning early
in -tr afternoon. FOLLOWING ore the
il d4r t,}nueca llrs7. lhe maximum
uumifi.- anil tn Deaths nnl prosLra-
80, ,-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

The late Mary A. Livermore was
shrewd woman who believed in lighting
the devil with fire." She was converted TO
this idea by the example of an old friend
a clergyman. With a solemn air he an
nounced from the pulpit one day that a
Only one individual In the church could
have been guilty OF this trick" he said
and i snail expect coin" After sery-
Ice a member Of the church owned up 70
being the culprit and asked: How did
know" said the Clergyman. But you said
only one person could have done IL.
Just So. was the reply. Two persons
the plate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
TEN DEATHS FROM HEAT.
Largest Numbers Reported in Phila-
deIphia In One Day in Four Years.

Philadelphia, July 19.-Although there
was not SO many prostrations, due to
the heat. today. as yesterday. more
deaths were reported, today. than dur
ing any other hot spell in four years.
The number of fatalities, today. as a
result of the Drotracted warm wave,
was 10 and the prostrations up to 10
+. NJ, numbered 40. The maximum
temperature was reached at $3.50 P. NJ,
when 95.S degrees was recorded. or 2h
degrees under yesterdays maximum
figures. After that. the temperature
dropped rapidly and, at 10 o'clock, to-
night is at Il degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
CNFAITHFULNESS
Charged by Prince Phillip Of Sax.
Coburg and Gotha Against His Wife.

Gotha, Ducy Of SAKE Coburg and
Gotha, July 19.-Prince Phillip Of SAKE
Coburg and Gotha in his application
for a divorce from his wife, the Prin-
cess Louise, a daughter of the King
of the Belgians charges her with I'M
faithfulness and deserton On the day
of the princes duel with Lieutenant
Matassich Keglevitch, with whom the
princess eloped, she telegraphed to
Matassich keglevitch that it was the
Eappiest day of her life.
Prince Phillip affirms that he paid
her a wedding portion Of $4,000 and
her debts amounting to s272,5O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
The Mistake, Of Your Life

Do not number among the mistakes
Of your life that of negiecting to pro-
cure q bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Soms
OF your family may be suddenly at-
tackled with cramp collie CT diarrhoea,
which are always prevalent during the
warm weather. and Immediate RELIEF
10 necessary. This IL the most reliable
medicine In Use and can always be de-
pended upon. even In the most severe
and dangerous cases. Get Il today.
e may save q life. Sold by John
cough)in. Of Augusta. and c. H. Rsane.
ot Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

too great a strain and at least seven
deaths and more than two score OF
prostrations We're reported from New
England points.
1t is estimated that $4,000 factory
hands in New England were obliged
to cease work on account of the wealth
er.
The afternoon brought welcome
showers practically throughout the en-
tire section, and tonight. the average
temperature from seven points In Ne"
England was 4.
The average maximum temperature
for the same stations, today, was sS.s.
1t was difficult, tonight, to give ac-
curately the number Of persons who
partially succumbed to the intensity OF
the suns rays.
In this city, % cases were treated at
the hospitals and. tonight, five were on
the dangerous list.
Providence seemed to be the heat
center of New England. its official tenn
perature of Sc being the highest report
ed during the day. Boston was good
second with "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
REACHES ia DEGREES.
Excessive Heat in Lawrence Mills
Gives Help a Half Holiday.

Lawrence. Mass. July 19.-It was sew
eral degrees cooler IT. this city, today and
the suffering from heat was not SO appar-
ent. No prOstrationS are reported. The
Arlington Mills Top Mill suspended oper-
atoms at noon. letting out 400 operatives
The heat in this mill reached ia degrees.
The death rate in this city for the week
ending July 18th was the largest on the
records of the board of health. This fact
is accounted for by the large number of
children which passed away from cholera
infantum, q of the g deaths being from
this cause. Clerk Doble of the board of
health, says that at the rate the deaths
are being reported from this cause ii the
hot weather continues the total for this
week will be much larger than last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

Among other hot places were Nantucket
and Block Island ordinarily cool, but
today, sweltering in s. and Sc degrees of
heat, respectively. Portland reported IS
and Mortified, VT. S4.
The showers. however. broke up the
torrid wave and drove the mercury down
at some places 20 degrees in as many
minutes, and. tonight, there was not a
place in New England where it was above
rs Portland had smart blow. some rain
and a decided drop from SIS to a.
At shower in New Hampshire about ,
o'clock also broke up the heat
In this city the shower came on about
the same time and the thermometer drop
ped from 81 at 80 to SO at 2.lO Later it
rose slightly. but, tonight. the cool air re
turned and there was every prospect oil
the most comfortable night since Sun
day.
While the heat of the past two days
has been excessive, no extremes have
been reached as in former years.
The present hot wave in this section
has also been noted for the absence OF
any great amount of moisture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
SENATOR CLARK SUFFERS
From Intense Heat But Condition Con
tinues Favorable.

New York, July 19.-United States Sen
ator w. A Clark, who underwent sur
gical operation, last week suffered con
sidera bly, today, from the excessive heat.
1t was learned, tonight, at his home that
Mr.. Clark's temperature rose slightly as
a result of the hot weather and was about
100 during much of the day. However, 1t
is understood that aside from the incon-
venence necessarily due to the heat con-
ditions were very favorable to the pa
tient
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

The guinea was first coined in Charles
IFS reign together with the fve-guinea
two-guinea. and half-guinea pieces. and
came 10 be so called because many of tho
new coins were minted from gold brought
from Guinea by the company of ROYAL
Adventures of England trading into
Africa. The royal order to the mint
addad that these pieces were to be
marked with little elephant in such
Convenient place as you shall judge fit
ting. which we intend as a mark of dis
timcf;nn and an encouragement unto the
Iii company in the importing of gold
nnd silver to be coined 1t may interest
"n,nibus drivers to hear that a castle was
snmetimes added to the elephant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
EXTREME HEAT
Made EndurabIe BY Low State Of
Humidity at Portland.

Portland. Me. July 19.-All previous
records at the local weather bureau for
high temperatures were broken. today.
This condition was made more endurable.
however, by the low state Of the humid
ity, which at 10 A. NJ. was 63 per cent.
and a breeze from the west and south
west with velocity of Is miles an hour.
The temperature at 5 A. M. was 81, and at
10 o'clock it was IS and still rising. The
hot rays of the sun were screened by the
clouds. The average humidity for the
summer Is Il per cent.
Relief was furnished in the vicinity of
Portland by n heavy shower accompanied
nv high wind at noon. The temperature
dropped from 80 at II clock to - Mt noon
while the storm was passing, and remain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
No RELIEF IN SIGHT.
Woonsocket Has Seen IS at Noon, On
II Of the Past 10 Days.

Woonsocket. r. l., July 19.-For II
out of the past 13 days the thermome-
ter here has averaged IS at midday
and today, offers no measure of relief
except it be derived from a little more
breeze than yesterday. Last night at G..
the mercury stood at 80, this morning
at 6 it was II, and at no time during
the night did it fall below 72. Children
are the greatest sufferers according
to the physicians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
BACK BONE BROKEN.
indications Of Break in the Heated
Term at Baltimore.

Baltimore, July 19.-There are some in
dications that the backbone of the hot
spell has been broken. At no time dur
ing the day did the thermometer show as
high n record as yesterday. the highest
point reached being 92.2 degrees at go P.
NJ. At p. M. the temperature had been
reduced to H.2 by thunderstorm. There
were nine prostrations, four of which re-
suited fatally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

Bangor. Me. July ls-weather condi-
tions practically the same as on Tues
day. Highest thermometer readings "a
in shade. Strong breeze has prevailed
nearly all day. No deaths or prostrations
reported. No work suspended Conditions
not extraordinary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
MR.. ROOT TAKES OATH.
Enters President RooseveIt's Cabinet
As Secretary Of State.

Washington, July 1s.-Elihu Root q,
New YORK was sworn in as secretary
on STATE, today, soon after 10 o'clock.
ine odtn was administered by William
eeer, assistant librarian of the state
department. Sec. Root announced that
nc mou,d remain here during the day,
as ne desired to look up some legal
matters connected with the state de-
partment. He expects to return TO New
York, tomorrow. ->@"
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IN NEW ENGLAND.
Suffering Is Intense, But Immediate
Relief Is Promised.

Boston, July 19.-It was the belief
Of the Boston weather officials, tonight,
that the sojourn In New England of the
most intense heat wave SO far this
season. was about ended and that more
comfortable conditions would prevail,
tomorrow.
As temperatures of 90 and over again
prevailed in many places. especially III
southern New England. the burden of
another day of torrid weather proved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
A Record-95 at Pawtucket,

Pawtucket, r. l.. July 19-The tenn
perature at 1870 A. NJ. was IS, three
degrees higher than at the same time.
yesterday, and the record for the sea-
son. mild breeze does little to allie
viate the intense suffering throughout
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
THE ROYAL ARCANUM
Will Meet in Buffalo, Aug. I, To Act en-
New Rate Schedule.

New York, July 19.-Announcement
has been made officially that the Grand
Council of New York state, Royal Ar
canum, will meet in Buffalo. Aug 1, to
take action on the new schedule of
rates recently adopted by the Supreme
Council 1t was intimated in connection
with the announcement that the su-
preme body Of the order will reconvene.
Sept. 5, to take action on the resolu-
lions which will be adopted at Buffalo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

tA}i'H- WA. til' L1rHf'i ~ t"f,.tE : f'''-
ord-breaking heat for this year. De-
spondency caused by the extreme hot
weather drove Marguerite Kandarian.
l6 years old to take Paris green at her
home. 440 Fountain street, death result
ing later at the Rhode Island hospital.
OF the six cases of prostration. one,
that of John Crompton, is serious.
The temperature reached the high
est point Of the year, today. standing
at rs at 100 o'clock, this afternoon
Half an hour later, it began to drop
and in the 10 minutes period between
2.30 and 2.40 o'clock, 1t had fallen from
90 to SO degrees and by O'Clock In
the evening, it had reached "a A slight
shower i'm the late afternoon and even
ing also cleared the air greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
TERRIFIC THUNDERSTORM
Plays Havoc In Lewis County, N. "
10 Cows and Three Horses Killed.

derstorm passed over Lewis county and
the Adirondacks, early today, commence
ing about 3 O'Clock and lasting for an
hour and a half. At Port Leydcn light
ming struck a tree in pasture, killing IS
cows that were huddled under it, A
house in the village was struck and shat
tered but no persons were injured. At
three horses were killed. At Carthage
the lightning rang in a general fire alarm.
In the Adirondacks the storm is reported
to have been fearful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
STORM BRINGS RELIEF
From Weeks Oppressive Heat in
Washineton-One Death.

Washington, July ia heavy thun
der and rain storm passed over the city
at 40 o'clock, this afternoon, bringing
welcome relief from the oppressive heat
of the past week. In a FEW moments.
the temperature dropped % degrees
and tonight, the conditions are COM
Portable. The highest temperature to-
day was 90, three degrees less than
-->' , - 70 Cd Coz thh vcnr Their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
Permanent Muscular e%..L

Ihere Is this to be borne in mind IN
these days wher so many young mar
are giving so much attention tn nhvs,- :
cal development, In gymnast,c go
.tc exercises. that there cannot Re
permanent muscular strength where
there is not blood strength.
Hoods Srasaparilla piye. -.
Strength promotes digestion ana asssu,-
,iation' and builds UP the whole W..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
SANFORD IN EGYPT.
His Yacht Coronet Reported as Arriv.
ing at Joffa.

Lewiston, Me. July l9.-The yacht
Coronet with Rev. Frank w. Sanford
and party Of Holy Ghost and Us Mis-
sionaries. whose arrival at the Island
OF Malta In the Mediterranean sea was
reported. July 8. is reported as having
reached Joffa. Egypt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

ed at comfortable point during the af-
ternoon.
The wind, which for a few minutes blew
a gale, caused some damage. Limbs,
some of which were nearly three inches
several canvass-covered camps at Peaks
Island were damaged. The temperature
at go was "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
BARON kOMLRA ARRIVES
AZ Fort Townsend, WASH, on tbs
Steamer Minnesota.

seattle. Wash, July l9.-The steamer
minnesota with Baron Komura on
board. passed Tatoosh Island at s, this
afternoon. She will arrive at Port
townsend about IL o'clock and prob
ABLY viii remain there. tonight.
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Nashua Daily Press S,snoI

Nashua, N. H.. July 19.-The Nashu,
Daiiy Press, which has been issuing a
daily paper for 10 years, ceased nuh,,
cation today. The property has been
purchased by the Nashua Telegram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20

When the joint session had adopted
Senator Brackett's motion without de-
bate, argument was begun by counsel
in the case of Justice Hooker The
opening argument for the Legislature
was made by Frank w. Stevens of the
jamestown Bar Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
A Gentle Breeze at New Bedford.

New Bedford. Mass. July 19.-The
temperature at 10 A. NJ, was 81. A gen.
the breeze made the heat more endur-
able than Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
WORK SUSPENDED
In Connecticut, Wednesday, Owing to
the Excessive Heat.

New Haven. CT. July 19.-Eight
deaths due to the hot weather were re-
ported form different places in Con-
necticut, today. Thirty cases of heat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-20
Nine Deaths at Chicago.

Chicago, July 19.-Nine deaths of
adults were reported up to 1.50 P. NJ,
today, as being due to the excessive
heat.