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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The recent long period Of hot wealth
err caused boom among large oyster
dealers at Providence. r. l.. and Il
record crop is predicted for this fall
and winter. The water has been so
tempered by the continued hot weather
that oyster sets have been unusually
successful and if seasonable weather
continues dealers say an immense cror
is sure to result.
Money and jewelry valued at $4,000
fell into the hands of expert cracks
men. who. Monday, blew open n safe
in the cigar store and sbilliard and pool
parlor Of Charles Armesbuster & Co,
1919 Third avenue. New. York. The
safe stood behind the cigar counter
within ten feet of the door but no one
saw the burglars at work and they
escaped without leaving n clew. Covers
from the pool and billiard tables had
been wrapped around the safe and pre-
vented any one in the neighborhood
from hearing the explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
AUTO HELD UP.
Highway Robbers Rob Occupants OF
VaIuables Near Glencoe, III.

Chicago, August IAN automobile
party consisting of two men and three
women was held up and robbed, Mon
day night, on the Sheridan road be-
tween Winnetka and Glencoe by three
naked bandits.
The touring car was ascending Hub
bard hill when the robbers opened fire
with revolvers on the occupants. The
bullets punctured front tire and then
struck the side of the machine.
Owing to the tire being punctured es-
cape was impossible. The robbers flour
iShinS revolvers, ran down the hill to
where the automobile stopped and COM
PEELED the occupants to hand over their
valulbles consisting of watches, jew
elry and money. The highwaymen then
made their escape.
The victims were c. A. Woodruff,
purchasing agent for Armour & Co.;
Mrs. c. A. Woodruff. II. c. McClelland,
Mrs. III. e. McClelland and Mrs. w. A.
Schlossman.
A short time before the automobilists
We're held up an eXpressman was at
tackled III his house by the same three
men and robbed of SIS. He was severe
ly beaten. The gang set fire to Il barn
to divert the attention of the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
A New Flag Now Floats
Over the Assembly.
Fine Address on Life Of a
Geo|ogist by G. 0. Smith.
Rain Inteneres With Outdoor Athletics.
The Evening Program.

Assembly Pines. Hinckley, Me-
(SpeciaD 1.-The continued down pour
of rain. Monday afternoon, made it
impossible to have the athletic sports
ment, SO to speak, moved to the big
tent at the lower end of the grounds,
where impromptu contests were en-
gagged in.
In the evening, moot event was
held which furnished no end of amuse-
ment for the spectators.
Robert Lloyd Briggs and Winter w.
Drew as attorneys might easily have
heen mistaken Tor Rufus Choate and
Daniel Webster, while Rev. G. w.
Hinckley as presiding officer of the
court rivalled in dignity any Of our
| chief justices of the supreme bench.
Promise Of clearing skies, Tuesday
morning, caused the boys hearts to be
high in anticipation of the athletic con-
tests planned for today.
The morning train brought George
Otis Smith of Washington, d. c., Unit
ed States geolOgist, who gave a most :
interesting and intructive address on
the life of a geologist-how he lives
and what he finds on his exploring cX-
peditions. Mr.. Smith took his audience
with him through New England. into
the south land. into Michigan forests
and Mormon, Utah, way out to the
Tor West and up to the boundary be-
tween British Columbia and Washing
| ton He gave glimpSeS of roughng il
in these various places. of the Strenu-
Gus life one must needs live. of the dis
advantages of obtaining proper food
| in some llaces. disadvantages which,
however. do not deter the true geolo-
gist from his purpose The address
| throughout was realistic and was lis
tened 10 with the closest attention.
Following this address Mr.. Hinckley
| in Il neat speech displayed to the au-
| dience a beautiful new flag which has
been presented to the Assembly by
Miss Clarisa Hill of Nashua, y. H.
and which said Mr.. Hmckley will take
the place Of the odd dear flag" which
at present floats from the flag staff in
the Assembly Pines on the bank of the
kennebec and which is so old that II
! is watched with sOlicitous regard lest
heavy wind should tear it into Shreds
The audience then moved to the spot
where the new flag was unfOlded to
the breeze by George Otis Smith the
| speaker of the morning. America was
sung and the audience dispersed for
dinner in Mcdonald hall.
This afternoon there will be a game
of baseball between the visitors and
the Good Will team.
At 80. this evening, Mary Seden
McCoDb of Portland will read. Wednes-
day morning, at 1890. Chas. p. Cleaves
VIII give readings from original writ
ings and Wednesday evening. a con-
cert will be given in Dunn Auditorium
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
Around Fate Of Unknown
on Lake SebaStiCOok.
Seen Tossing About in Boat
During Fierce Storm.
Rescue Party Unable to Locate Him..-No
One Known Reported Missing.

Newport, Me-. Aug. L. (SpeciaD.-
The chief question of the day here,
Tuesday, was what became of the man
who was seen tossing about in Il small
boat in the middle Of Lake Sebasti-
cook. late Monday night. Whether he
persisted or reached shore safely no
one knows or attempts to explain.
He was first sighted. about dark, by
Richard NJ. Goodwin from the piazza of
his cottage on the eastern shore. He
WAS acting so queerly that Mr.. Goodwin
watched his proceedings FOR several
minutes and then reiephoned to the
village. so that, if necessary. a steamer
might be sent out to his aid.
Mr.. Goodwin then resumed his Vcrgil
| and at dark the man was still IN tn"
middle Of the lake apparently motion
less and making absolutely no effort To
gain the shore. in spite Of the fact that
waves We're breaking over the boat
every minute.
AS soon as possible capt. Danvers
Cram and Fred Reed started out in the
| little steamer, the Dixie. and patroIc, i
| the lake for nearly three hours, but
nary 4 trace of the strange buatman
| "ould they discover. They were guided
| by lights posted at different point ;
! near the cottages on the shores ana at
| Camp Benson.
Nothing could be seen. at daylight
Tuesday, and during the day no one
was reported missing from either the
| cottage colony or from any of the num-
| erOuS camping parties along the shores.
| There was considerable excitement
| Monday evening. over the occurrence
and many people would like to learn the
! identity of the strange boatman, and
whether he lived or was drowned.
Monday was the worst day of the
summer on the Lake. The high wind
| turned the usually cllm waters into
| mountainous seas and several narrow
! escapes We're reported.
The management ut Camp Benson
has recently received word from Gov
ernor Cobb that. owing 10 the fact that
| the dates of the State muster ana that
| of the Camp Benson muster conflict
mat he will be unable 10 be here This
| is Il disappointment to the manage
:nent. as they had hoped that the
States Chief Executive would favor
| the camp with visit this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
CapoIa N. KirsChner, New
Portland, Arrested
On Charge Of Procuring Otis
Reed to Fire Hotel
To Defraud Insurance People, pleads Not
Gui|y---HeId for Hearing.

Skowhegan, Me-, Aug. 1.-(SpeciaD.-
Sheriff Smith went 20 New Portland,
Monday night, and arrested Capola
May kirschner. Sha was brought 10
Skowhegan and arraigned before Judge
Bachelor. Tuesday morning. on a
charge OF procuring her buildings to be
burned with intent to defraud the in
surance company. The buildings in
question were the Blaisdoll House pro-
rcTty ut New Portland.
1t will b" remembered that one Otis
III. Reed was arrested II few weeks ago
ana bound over for tn" grand jury on
the charge Of burning the hotel and two
ether houses.
The position OF III" prosecution is
| that the respondent, EirschnCr. pro-
| cured Reed to set fir- to the hotel
| owned by herself, that She might g,t
| the insurance for it.
| She pleaded not guilty, and the Judge
| fixed the amount of bonds at $4,000 for
| her appearance for Il hearing on Mon
day next. +. n. Merrill appeared for
| the prosecution. ana tine respondent
was represented by Forrest Goodwin
| Her husband arrived in Skowhegan
| shortly after she was brought here
| No sooner had he reached the sheriff.
house than he collapsed. He remained
i'll that condition nearly all night dur
! ing which time he was attended by 4
physician. IN the morning. he was feel
ing better ana was able to be about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
Caught by Posse Of Armed
and Angry Men.
Brakeman Tiedman Shoots
Wife at Chester, Mass.
Had Not Lived With Her for Year...MurdeI
a CoWardIy Deed.

Chester, Mass, August 1.-Fleeing
from his father-in-law's home, where
his wife lay dead with bullet wound
in the head, Charles Tiedman. a brake
man, was Overtaken, late this after
noon, about three miles from the scene
of the crime, and nine hours after the
shooting, by a posse of determined Of
ficers and citizens. He was brought
back, locked uD in the town Jail and,
tomorrow, will probably be arraigred
on a charge of wifc-murder
Tiedman, who is % years old, was
married about two years ago but has
not lived with his wife for nearly a
year, on account, it is said, of his
drinking habits. He has worked from
time to time in the local division of
the New York Central Railroad but
for the past six months has been re-
ported as rowing about the country, re
turning occasionally to Chester.
This morning, he suddenly appeared
at his father-in-law's home, where his
wife has been living. There was no one
else III the home at the time, but it is
said by those living in the vicinity,
that Tiedman went up TO n window and
fired a revolver nj his wife, the bullet
striking the woman behind the ear.
She died within half an hour, without
rcglininS consciousness.
Ticdman fled to the woods i'm the di-
rcctiOn of Huntington, but so quickly
did the news spread about the town,
that within an hour. a body of citizens
headed by Deputy Sheriff Alvord, had
started in pursuit.
Tho tr1i1 I.Dl thro,roI a
over the hills in the direction of Ches-
ter Center and when the posse arrived
there about l o'clock. it was learned
that Tiedman WAS about two hours
ahead.
Just before reaching Chester Center,
Ticdman was ovortakcn by another
posse of four unarmed men, one of
them the uncle of the murdered
woman, but he easily held them at bay
with his revolver. He then disappeared
into the woods.
At o'clock. Sheriff Alvords little
army plunged into the dense woods,
determined to find the man. Word was
sent to Huntington and Pittsfeld and
another body started for the scene, in
the opposite direction.
by 4 O'Clock. it was felt that the flu
2tive was nearly surrounded. and an
hour later, a little crowd which was
cautiously making its way down the
Huntington road was suddenly brought
TO 4 standstill by the appearance of
Tiedman from the woods. Those who
were armed covered him with their re-
Volvers.
Walking up to DR.. o. ]. Shepardson
the leader of the party, Tiedman
handed him his revolver. Il 3S-calibre
weapon, saying: Il guess you've got
me-
He was Dinioned and taken back to
Chester. During his 9-hour flight Tied
man had covered only three miles.
TiedTan will probably he taken to
the district court at Westfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The farm buildings of Harry Knowles
in Levant were destroyed by fire At IN
early hour. Monday. The fire is supposed
to have been started by tramps who were.
sleeping in the barn. The loss will he
about $gN0; partially insured.
Miss 1neZ Williams Of Amity. the young
lady who WAS the victim of a horribIc
burning accident. last week at Houlton.
failed to recover from the injuries rccciy-
ed and passed away. at an early hOur
Monday morning. The remains We're TAX
en- to Amity for interment, Tuesday.
Harry Lunt. IS years of age. and the
son of Neal Lunt of Riverside street. Riy-
crton. met with serious accident at his
home. Tuesday morning. While handling
4 22-calibre revolver the gun was acct
dentally discharged and the bullet entered
his left side quite n distance below the
heart and entered the abdomen He was
taken to the Maine General hospital.
The contract for building the dam Mt
Old Town and Milford has been let To +
4. Mullen of Bangor. This include, the
dam at Old Town and Milford the power
house located at Milford. size 9Oxo0i feet.
the dam ut Gilman Falls utilizing the
old canal as formerly used and a power
house about 40xlG0 feet on the old mill
site of the Gilman & Spencer mill at the
foot of the falls. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
AGAIN SET AHEAD.
Central Maine Park Races to Begin,
Thursday, Closing Saturday.

Natervilie. Me. Aug. 1.-(SpeciaD.-
Col. w. G.. Morrill,, under whose aus
pieces the racing event was to have
been commenced at the Central Maine
park. today. has found it necessary
once more to postpone his entire pro-
gram of the races, for one day. 1t
seems to be an assured fact that the
track will be in excellent condition. as
"A hours Of dry atmosphere is thought
to be sufficient time to dispose of the
moisture.
The races will. therefore, be held.
! hursday. Friday and Saturday of this
week. At o'clock on each afternoon,
a baseball game between Waterville
ana Fairfield will be played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
CLASH I'M MlNENT.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. IA special
to the Commercial Appeal, from Baton
, Rouge, La. says:
A clash between the Mississippi and
Louisiana authorities over quarantine
regulations is imminent A private
dispatch was received in the city. to \
Gay, Stating that Mississippi soldiers
employed as quarantine guards. had
invaded Louisiana with arms and that
boats We're patrolling the mouth of
RiSolets Lake and Pearl river. off the
Louisiana coast TO prevent Louisiana
boats from leaving. Governor Blan-
chari directed I:rig. General Pe-raliat,
of his staff and Captain ]. w. Bost-
wick. commanding the states naval
militia. to investigate and report.
Governor Blanchard also telegraphed
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi:
Have reliable information that Mis-
sissippi quarantine guards armed
crossed over TO the Louisiana side at
Pearl river. / do not believe that this
was IN order. but was the thoughtless
conduct merely of Il few. To obviate
Unfavorable comment. and friction.
lease give orders that your guards
remain on their own side of the line
Late this afternoon. Governor Blan-
charl received the following telegram
from President Souchon of the State
Board of Health.
"a patrol boat of the state of Missis-
sippi patroled Lake Borgne and after
prohibiting fishermen from fishing il.
the lake. is now guarding the exit of
Lake Borgne canal, preventing any
toat from coming out. This is an I'M
warrantable usurpation and invasion oe
Louisiana waters and our attorney adj
V1ses me to ask you to wire proper au-
thorities at Washington at once to ir-
terVene or take matters in hand dur
ing the day
DR.. Richards then telegraphed Gov
Nardaman of Mis- sssippi:
Have information Mississippi pa
trolls have forbidden fishermen from
fishing in Lake Borgne and are now
guarding exit of lake Borgne canal.
preventing boats from coming out. Is
this by your order or by those of health
authorities of your state? No such
state Of affairs can be tolerated. You
have right to prohibit boats landing
on the Mississippi shores, but not from
navigating lake. sound and gulf chan
nels which are navigable waters of the
United States
Governor Blanchard also teleg, aphed
President Souchon that he would take
prompt steps to protect Louisiana's
rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
GOLFER DAM DAMAGED.
Rain Causes Havoc On Foundation
Work of New Mill at Livermore Falls.

I.iycrmore Falls. Me-. Aug. 1-Dlmag2
estimated between 5000 ana $4,000 was
done. early Tuesday. to the Golfer dam
and foundation work in the mill being
built for the International Paper Co.. by
the flooding of the AndroScoG%in river by
the heavy and continued rain OF Sunday
and Monday.
One-half of the Golfer dam which was
1900 feet in length, was carried away and
the remainder WIS threatened Engines
ana derricks were partially submerged
The loss falls upon Shannahan 4 Green
leaf of Portland, the contractors, who be-
gar work Il month ago. The estimated
cost of the mill is S3O0.OJ.
The river rose four feet during the
night and was still rising. Monday. Other
property is endangered by the frcShet and
further damage is not unlikely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
PORTLAND PASTOR RESIGNS.
Will Enter Theological Department o
st. Lawrence University.

Portland. Me-, Aug. 1-Rev. John NJ
Atwood has rendered his resignation as
pastor of the Church OF the Messiah Uni
vcrsalisD. of this city, to take effect
Oct. ], that he may h. at liberty to take
a position in the theological department;
of st. Lawrence University. Canton \,
y. to which he has ben elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02


the yellow fever record up to o'clock,
tonight:
New cases, ~.
Total cases to date 346
Deaths today, 6.
Total deaths to date. 68.
New foci, 4.
Total fOci to date, So
The days record shows n continual
improvement so far as the number of
new foci is concerned and with no Sec
ondary infection from any of the ex-
listing foci. the general situation is re-
Garded as hopeful. The large number
OF new cases, the largest yet reported
IN single day, shows that the tertiary
infected among the panic-stricked peo-
pie in the original district is APPEAR
ing, which is to be expected. One of the
new cases is on Jackson avenue, in the
residence district and the victim has
returned recently to the city IRON his
summer home ON the coast --
The relations between the state Of
Louisiana and Mississippi have reached
an acute stage and from indications.
tonight. it will change from inter-
views about the concealment of cases
to much more serious matters From
information that has come to hand, the
dignity of the state Of Louisiana has
been offended by an armed invasion
from a sister state, and. this morning,
Governor Blanchard communicated
with the captain of the naval brigade
which has a fully equipped gunboat,
with the view of having 1t dispatched
to the borders to protect Louisiana cit
liens from further indgnities
Mississippi has five armed boats pa
trolling the coast to prevent fishermen
from breaking through the quarantine
lines. These vessels are also assisted by
the United States revenue cutter VIM
ona. The Mississippi boats will not al
low Louisiana fishermen to even enter
Mississippi sound. east Of st. Joseph
light. but from reports received here
il appears that one of these patrol
boats came into Lake Borgne which is
distinctly Louisiana territory and one
report says it came up to the mouth
Of Lake Borgne canal which extends
from the lake to the Mississippi river,
only a distance Of four and half
miles.
The naval brigade vessel Stranger
draws too much water for service in
that vicinity, but a light draft boat
will be pressed into service armed
with howitzer or two and manned by
officers from the brigade and will be
sent tc prevent further aggressions.
Tonight, it was learned authoritative
ly that the schooner Grace Of Gulf
Port, and another vessel had cen ly-
ing five miles inside of the Louisiana
line most of the time of the past week
and at times even entering the Rigo-
let's, the outlet from Lake Ponchar-
train in Lake Borgne. and during that
time had taken is Louisiana boats,
some Of them schooners and others
luggers. and turned them over to the
United States revenue cutter Winona,
and towed them to Ship Island, where
the crews were immuned.
This brings the federal government
into the muddle.
Governor Blanchard has wired to
Washington, but the text of his mes
sage has not been given out.
Some of the territory now patrolled
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Aue. 1.-Showers have con
tinued ir New England Florida and the
eastern Gulf states. Temperatures hav.
generally risen slightly over the eastern
half of the country and fallen over the
western. There will be showers, Wcdncs-
day. in eastern Florida and eastern Gulf
states. the lower Missouri valley ana tn.
central ana south Rocky Mountain re-
gions. Elsewhere the weather will be gen
orally fair, "Wednesday and Thursday
Temporal changes will not be marked
The winds along the New England coast
will be light to fresh north, becoming va
riable, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
ONE DEFENDANT RELEASED
Other Held in Italian Shooting Case
Hearing at Rumford Falls.

RumfOrd Falls, Me, Aug. 1.-Salvadore
CrcCadio and Antonio SmndcIO, who were
charged with assault with intent to kill
upon Josephine Drucisco and her husband
Francisco. were brought before the ml-
niciral court. today. The former was dis
charged on the ground THAI he had Il RICH,
to protect his life and his builGing, and
as it was doubted by the iudS. if he did
fire shot. SmodelO was ordered com
mitt"d until bail for 500 is furnished Ia
await the action OF the October term OF
the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
THE DEBT STATEMENT.
Increase Of $12.181. 229 for JuIy-Cash
Balance, $279,865,731.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
mat ut TN" close of business, July 81,
i?o'. the debt loss cash in the treasury.
amounted to $l.OO2, O49. OO1, which is an
increase for the month of $12,1S1,229.
Inc total cash in the treasury
amounts TO S1,3G4, 4490l9, against
Wi'icA there are demand liabilities out
stunning amounting to $1OS4,5S3,o SS,
winch leaves cash balance on hand
Of $279, S65. 731.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
FALLS IFS FEET.
wireless Mast Worker Expected X
LWe-Rigoing Gave Way.

springfield. Mass, Aug. John w.
1"','isoh of Brooklyn, N. Y, fell IT'S
,''' from mast of the DeForest wire
US plant, this forenoon, and is ex-
1901 10 i've. A break in the rigging
!, cu me fall. Johnson's right leg
= broken in three places and there are
injuries about the back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
CASE AT SHREVELAND.
Disease Contracted at New Orleans
Hundreds of People Leave Town.

Shreveland. La. Aug. Barney Tracy,
n travelling man of Chicago is in the de-
tention camp just outside the corporate
limits of this city. suffering from yellow
fever. There were no other cases here.
The infection has been traced directly to
New Orleans, although Tracy passed but
4 few hours there, July 81.
When the existence of the disease be-
came known. today. through an official
diagnosis. there was almost "a plnic sew
eral hundred persons leaving on outgoing
trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-02
Reunion Of the 18th Maine.

Tho SD reunion of the 18th Maine will
be held at Clinton. Friday. Aug. o.. the
many trains making this the most con-
vcnient location. Business of great i'm
portance will come before the association
at this time Arrangements have been
made for members to be entertained with
out expense. much interest in the event
beng manifested among the people. Til
railroads will furnish the usual reduced
fares. r turning, those who desire can
take the train going west at g.3S T. NJ.
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LONG CHARLEY" FREE.
No Evidence Found Against Him in
Newcastle Post Office Break

Bangor. Me. Aug. l.-Charlcs W. War
rem. sometimes known rs Long Charley"
who was arrested. last week, on the
charge Of having broken into the post
Office 1T Newcastle. was discharged. this
morning, by L. S. Commissioner Hamlin
the evidences not being sufficient to hold
him. None Of the witnesses were abb"
To positively identify him. but all stat, d
that he closely rescmblrd the man they
saw at the scene of the break on the night
of JnlN Ii