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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
At NEW YORK.
Only Two Deaths, Monday, Owing to
Less Humidity in Air.

New York. July 17-After a respitc of
two days the hot wave that last week
caused scores of deaths and hundreds of
cases OF prostration here returned, today,
with renewed intensity. the temperature
being by far the highest of this season
The highest point reached was at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon. when the wealth
er burear thermometer touched So de-
grees. In the streets, however, the heat
was much greater, some thermometers
recording as high as 103 degrees.
While the heat was intense. the air was
stirred by little breeZes and the general
suffering was somewhat mitigated by the
absence of the excessive humidity that
prevailed. last week. 1t was largely ow-
ing to this that only two deaths, directly
resulting from the heat. were reported
The total number of prostra tons for the
whole city was less than so. There was
little diminution of the heat after night
fall the mercury standing at 81 degrees
at II Z. NJ.
A number of drivers helpers employed
by the American Ice Co. went on strike,
tonight. and it is expected that the en-
tire force of nearly 1000 men will decline
to so out with the wagons. tomorrow
morning. They are paid Sl.50 a day and
claim that during the hot spell they are
compelled to work from A NJ until S
or P. NJ.
Demonstrations were made in many
places. this evening, by the men who ha d
quit. and Mt several places there were in
jications of n riot The police. however
kert the crowds in order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Rear Admiral Charles NJ. Thomas was
relieved of the command of the naval
training station Mt Newport. K. l.. Mon
tay, by Commander F. f. Sawyer. Rear
Admiral Thomas is superintendent of the
naval training system ana Will nave MS
headquarters In Newport.
Enlarged with manslauGhter because his
NIiley car ran over and killed a 5-year-
05d boy at Chelsea. Mass. Sunday, bur
ton A. Robbins. n motorman OF Maiden
was arraigned in the district court at
Chelsea. Monday. before Judge Bosom
He pleaded not guilty and was held in
$500 bonds for a hearing, July n The
child killed was Willie. son of John De-
laney.
An autopsy was held. Monday. at New
mort. r. l., on the body of Thomas r
Allen. a master painter of that city. who
was killed there. Sunday. during an alter
catica The finding of the autopsy gives
the death as due to hemorrhage OF the
brain AZ the result OF conclusion VIM:
II Kirby. Is years old. is held by the
police on the allegation that he struck
Alier nd he will be arraigned later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
MUST ANSWER FOR MURDER.
Young French Girl Held Without Bail
in New York-Shot in Self defence.

New York. July 17.-Berthe Claiche,
the young French girl who shot and
Killed Emil Gendron, who, she alleges,
had forced her to lead life of shame
Tor his gain. must face a jury to an
sWer Il charge of murder in the first
degree. She was indicted by the grand
jury, today, after a corOner's jury had
returned n verdict finding that Gen
dron came to his death at her hands.
FIVE members of the coroner's jury
mad been convinced by the evidence
mat the girl had acted in self-defence
and so stated in their report.
The girl will be obliged to summer at
Tombs prison, as the crime with which
she stands charged will not admit of
her being released on bail. The case
probably will not go to trial until au-
tumn at the earliest.
The girl says that after enticing her
70 America from France. under false
promise of marriage. Gendron forced
hef TO go on the street and earn a liv-
Ing Tor him at the sacrifice Of her own
good name. His cruelty caused the girl
10 nave Gendron arrested. July 9, and
,ncn frightened by his threatening at
'it'ide she shot him while the police
were III the act of making the arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
Jottincs from Far East.

Part of the Ekaterinburg regiment
stationed at LODI. Russian POLAND,
.nutinied, Monday, and killed an officer.
The mutineers were arrested. Owing
to the state of siege the citizens OF
LodZ are compelled to contribute $500
daily towards the maintenance of the
troops there.
sergeant of detectives was sho.
and killed, Monday, at Warsaw, Rus
sian Poland, by an unknown man. A
patrol of infantry while pursuing the
assassin, fired volley, killing a mer-
chant.
The report that NJ. Shipoff, director
of the Russian treasury department.
would not accompany the Russian
peace mission to Washington is in
correct.
1t is expected that the Russian ships
Pallada, Pobieda and Poltava, sunk at
Port Arthur, will soon be relocated.
The Corean loan of $1.000,000 was
oversubscribed four times 1t was the
first foreign loan ever floated in Japan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
PROMPT RETRIBUTlON
On Fool Who Rocked Boat and Upset
Three Young Women.

New York. July 17.-Prompt retribution
was meted out. tonight. to Samuel
Brooks a bather at Audubon Beach.
whose foolhardy mischievousness imper-
lied the lives of three young women.
Brooks was rescued by the police after
having received a terrible beating at the
hands of hundreds of people who had
seen him rock a boat until it was cap
sized and it's occupants thrown into the
water
Three young women were rowing when
Brooks and a companion. who were in
the water. approached. and. needless of
the protest Of the young women, climbed
into the boat. Taking positions at either
end of the craft. the men began to rock
the boat and continued until the boat
was upset.
Bathers attracted by the plight of the
drowning girls swan to their rescue and
after struggle brought the three ashore
In a semi-cOnScioGS condition.
Meanwhile. Brooks and his companion
swan away. and the latter escaped
Brooks was less fortunate and when he
reached the shore an Infatuated mob that
had witnessed his performance set upon
him with umbrellas and sticks and might
have killed him but for the timely inter
vention of the police. He was placed un-
der arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
WHITES VS.. BLACKS.
Renewal of Rioting in San Juan Hill
District, New York City.

New York, July 1S.-Rioting between
whites and blacks was resumed, after
midnight this morning. in the San Juan
Hill district on 6lst and cd streets, be-
tween Amsterdam and West End avenues
Many shots were fired and 20 negroes and
one white woman were arrested. Police
man David Roche has his skull fractured
The trouble started when four police
mer passing saloon in West ed street
were jeered at by crowd of 20 negroes
who were on the step. The policemen
threw a brick which struck Roche on the
head. knocking him senseless. The other
three charged with their sticks and were
met by fnsilade of bricks. Other po-
licemen arrived and a dash was made into
the saloon in which more than 90 negroes
were found. The negroes opened fire with
their revolvers and the fire was returned
by the policemen. Tim the crowd fed
and were pursued to various houses in the
block. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
AT BOSTON,.
Several Succumbs to Intense Heat
Which Returns to CITY.

Boston. July 17.-After two days Of
welcomed respite from excessive sum-
mer weather, Boston, today. was again
attacked by heat wave and several
persons succumbed to the power of the
rays of the sun.
Two deaths and several prostrations
were reported during the day. Charles
A. Anderson of Everett, died at a Bos-
ton hospital and Anthony Grasette of
the North end, died, tonight. The Of
fetal thermometer touched 80, this af-
ternoon. and had only fallen eight de-
grees at II O'Clock, tonight. Just before
midnight. shift of wind brought in a
breath of cool salt air from the ocean,
A heavy thunder shower passed over
northern Massachusetts during the
evening and lightning struck in many
places, but up to IL o'clock no damage
had been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
BECCARS' TRUST
Brought Up Short by New
York Police.
Six Property Owners Turn Beg
gars During Festival
In Little Italy and Were Reaping a Great
Harvest When Arrested.

New York, July 17.-Detectives en-
ployed by the Charity Organization So
ciety have caused the arrest Of six beg
gars, all property owners, to be ar
raigned in the Harlem court.
1t was asserted by the society that
the six prisoners had formed them
selves into a sort of beggars trust, to
do the Italian feast of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel, which is being celebrat-
ed in Harlem's little Italy.
All of the prisoners We're declared to
have bank accounts and are landlords
When searched by the police one beg
gar had 1888 in bills and a quantity Of
small coin. Another had handbook
showing deposits Of $14O0.
1t is alleged the gang made elaborate
plans for their operations in the neigh
borhood of the leading Italian church
near which they were caught. They
found the Italians quite liberal during
the festival and were reaping a har-
vest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
ALEXANDER CRITICALLY ILL,
Much Secrecy Observed by Family
Over Nature Of His Disease.

New York. July Thames w. AL
exander, former president of the Equi-
table Life Assurance Society. is in a
critical condition in Unkaway Santa
rium within three miles of the Cakes,
the summer residence of James H.
Hyde. Surrounded by a staff of nurses,
and watched by his own physician, the
patient is rarely conscious of his sur
roundings, and requires constant at
tentiun.
The precise nature of Mr. Alexander's
illness is more or less conjectural, but
it has become known that the patient
originally was suffering from kidney
affection. has had mild apoplectic
stroke, and now later exhibited symp-
toms of mental distress. Secrecy Of an
extraordinary nature has been OBJ
served by the immediate family of Mr..
Alexander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
Clears Up Mystery Of Bel
mont, Mass, Murder.
Gen. Whitney Leaves for Colo
RADIO After SchId|ofsha.
Another Officer Going After Baggage
Special Grand Jury.

Boston. July 11.-Chief Joseph r.
Shaw of the Massachusetts, police.
stated. today, that he had received a
telegram from Sheriff Barr dated at Ia
Junta. Col. early today, informing him
otficially that John Schidlofska was ar
rested by the sheriff, late yesterday.
Schidlofska, whose arrest had been
asked for by the police Of this state. on
the charge of having murdered his wife
at Belmont. Wednesday night last. was
taken into custody during the brief stop
at La Junta Of an Atcnison. Topeka &
Santa Fe train on which Schidlofska
had taken passage for Los Angeles.
Schidlofska is alleged to have confess
sed his crime to the Colorado officers.
Chief Shaw stated that he would send
state officers to La Junta to bring the
man back to this state.
In the third district court at Cam
bridge. today. Judge Stone issued a war
rant charging Schidlofska with the muir
der Of his wife at Belmont. last Wednes-
day. It alleges that Schldlofska did 'as-
sault and beat Marcianna Schidlofska
with intent to murder by striking her on
the head with a stone and cutting her
throat with a knife. did kill and muir
DER
Chief Shaw of the state police said. to-
day. that a special session of the Mid
dlesex county grand jury would be called.
this afternoon. and that the jury will
meet tomorrow. to consider the Schidlof-
ska murder case.
General J. II. Whitney of the state po-
lice. left this city over the Boston &
Maf railroad at o'clock tonight for
La Junta. Col. to bring to Boston John
Schidlofska. to answer to the charge of
wife murder. 1t is understood the prison.
or will return without reauisition papers.
Chief Shaw has telegraphed the police
at Los Angeles. Cal. to seize the bag
gage Of the prisoner. which went on the
train to that city. 1t will be necessary to
send another officer west for this. Tis
morning, the chief received the following
telegram from Sheriff Barr of La Junta
John Schidlofska is in Jail. Has con-
fessed VIII come back without requisi-
ton papers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
TWO EXECUTIONS.
Two Men Pay Penalty For Crimes at
Sing Sirn Prison.


Ossining. n. Y, July 17.-James
Breen (white) and Charles jackson
(colored) We're put to death in the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison, to-
LAY. Both executions were successful.
Breen shot Capt. Williams Keyes i'm
the latter's saloon in New York. in
september, 1903. Jackson's crime was
an assault with blunt instrument up-
on one Charles w. ROxbury. causing a
wound which resulted in death. The
assault occurred in the Borough of the
Bronx In July. 1903. During the execu-
tion of Breen at the first turning on
OF the electric current. water from a
sponge in the helmet which is used In
the electrical equipment dripped down
the back of the condemned man and
formed ar arc on the back of his shirt
collar, burning the collar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

al, IL is common belief that the germs Of
disease flourish only in the human Or
ganism. and that. il we could once Grad
lcate an infectious malady. it would stay
erad1cated. 1t now seems very probable
that this is untrue. According 10 view
held wholly or partially by many
patheoloeists. and strongly upheld by a
recent French writer. Professor Bodin. dis
ease germs are only accidentally virulent.
called "saprophytic:" that is independ-.
ent Of any other organism. When one of
these harmless varieties changes its ma
a new disease Observation has shown
that many kinds Of bacteria are very I'M
stable and are constantly , forming new new
varletics 1t is possible; ther ,enh re- that
cor sumption may be growing harmlesslv
about us. to assume, suddenly 2 virtIlent
rarasitic life at some future time.-Lon-
don Lancet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE
Of New England Open Six Days Con-
vention in Boston.

Boston. July IA six-days' conven-
ton of the Baptist Young People of
New England opened in Lorimer hall,
fremont Temple, this evening, with a
banquet at which there We're present
lO@ delegates, Ernest S. Butler of NAL
den, presiding.
All six Of the New England states
have joined i'm making arrangements
for the meetings and the local COM
mittees have prepared to entertain a
large number of guests.
The object of the convention is de-
clared To De mainly to awaken enthu-
siasm. the watch cry as indicated in
the preliminary notices being 1--WE need
it,"
No convention sessions will be held
IN the afternoons in order that the
time may be devoted entirely to pleas
ure, thus giving respite and refresh
ing after mornings devoted to workers
conferences on practical subjects. The
evenings will be given over to devo-
tlOnal services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

LIBERTY.

G. w. Bagley, who has been buying
wool for the Knox Wooden Co. of Cam
den, has stopped for a time and COM
menced haying.
VIM. Emerson recently purchased
the Esley Glidden farm in Palermo.
very near to the Gore He Is now cut
ting the hay but will not move his
family until fall.
Henry F. Thompson Of North Sears
mont, visited his brother at Liberty
vile, last Monday.
Last Saturday evening, w. ]. Greeley
lost a check from his coat pocket in
very mysterious manner. How ore par
ticular check could go out of a book
and the others remain safe is a ques-
ton. The bank has been notified so IL
presented there is no doubt the cause
OF disappearance will be known.
THoRNDikE.
Stillman Phillips has moved his
FAMILY TO Skowhegan and rented, his
farm to Bert Douglass.
George D. Sargent of Montvillc, is
haying for G. S. Small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
NO RELIEF
For Several Days from
the |nto|erab|e Heat.
From 80 at Boston to 96 at
Philadelphia, Monday.
Less Humidity in Air, but Vast Amount Of
Observation-Disclosures.

Washington. July 1.-THE weather
bureau, tonight, announced that there
was no prospect for several days at
least. of d let-up of the heat which
fastened over the country for the past
few days. The entire country from the
Mississippi valley eastward to south
ern New England and the Florida
coast is in the midst of a we'll marked
midsummer hot spell.
The maximum temperatures, today.
were as follows: Philadelphia, &c; Chi
cagO, "a; Cincinnati, 81: New York. 81:
Detroit. 81: Washington, SO: st. Louis,
80; Pittsburg, 80: Boston, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
JAPS HOLD SAKHAlIN.
Organizing Government and Will
Build Railroad.

London. July 1S.-The correspondent
Of the Daily Mail at Hakodate. Japan,
says that the japanese have practical
ly completed the occupation of the is
land of Sakhalin and are organizing a
government.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Standard says that the Japanese have
landed on Sakhalin, l25 miles of light
railway and 1000 coolies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
M. WI1TE TALKS.
Continued from Page One.)

solution as a great power and is not
obliged to accept any conditions Of
fered in spite Of the military reverses
she has suffered.
we are passing through an inter-
nal crisis, which has been marked by
many grave events, and which may
have others still in store, but the crisis
will pass, and in few years, Russia
will again take her place as a pre-
rorderant power in the European con-
cert"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
FLOATS At HIGH TIDE.
U. S. Gunboat Dubuque Apparently
Uninjured BY Grounding.

New York. July 1.-THE United
States gunboat Dubuque which went
aground, early this morning, in the
Horseshoe. near Spermacetie cove, In
the lower bay. was hauled off, appar-
entity uninjured. at high tide at $50
O'Clock. tonight. The, united efforts of
the tugs Pontiac, Choctaw and Mar
keeta and the army steamer Ordnance,
from Sandy Hook, all of which were
summoned by wireless messages, dur
ing the day. were necessary to free the
gunboat from the shifting sand in
which she rested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
CESSION OF SAkHALIN
To Japanese Bitterly Objected to by
st. Petersburg Svet.

ST. Petersburg. July 1S.-Ihe Svet
bitterly objects to the cession Of the
island of Sakhalin. declaring that as it
commands the mouth of the Amur riv-
er, its possession by the Japanese
would constitute a constant threat to
Russia in the Far East and forge
shackles from which the empire could
never rid herself. The paper calls at
tention to the immense riches of the
island in oil, coal, iron and gold as
well as in forests and fisheries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
ONE HUNDRED PILGRIMS
Leave Boston On Pilgrimage to ST.
Anne De Beaupre, p. @,

Boston. July 17.-One hundred nil
grims bound for st. Anne de Beaupre
Que, left this city. today. on the
Calvin Austin, for st. John
Inc pilgrimage was organized
by Rev. Father John ]. Ryan of ST
Mary's Ferry, N. b., and the members
OF the party are largely former resi-
dents of st. John and vicinity. The
party will attend the annual celebra-
ton at the famous shrine on st. Anne,s
day, July 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

The tea used In the immediate house
hold of the Emperor of China is treated
with the utmost care. 1t is raised In a
neither man nor beast can get anywhere
near the plants. At the time of the har-
vest those collecting these leaves must
abstain from eating fish. that their breath
NAV not spoil the aroma of the tea; they
must bathc three times a day. and, in
addition, must wear gloves while picking
The tea for the Chinese Court.
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Thrown from q Wagon.

Mr.. George X. Babcock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Cl:amberllna's Pain Balm
freely and says 1t is the best liniment
ne even used. Mr.. Babcock Is a we'll
known citizen Of North Plain. Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm
for sprains and bruises. 1t will effect
n cure in one-third the time required
by any other treatment. For sale By
John Coughlin. OF Augusta and c. n.
BesnO. Gard:ns..
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ANOTHER INVESTIGATION
Secrets Of Department Of Agriculture
Said to Have Been Sold.

Washington. July 11.-Secretary Wilson
OF the department of agriculture. has be-
gun an investigation of 4 report that Il
woman employe of his department has
for several years been selling questions to
be asked In civil service examinations
prior to the holding of such examinations.
The examinations alleged to have been
thus manipulated were for positions re-
Ouiring technical knowledge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

The Oldest architectural ruins in III,
world are believed to be the rock-cut tern
pies at lpsambool on the left bank Of
the Nile III Nubia. The largest of these
ments hewn out of solid stone. The
largest single stone used in this work IL
one which forms veranda like proiection
fffty-seven feet long. fifty-two feet hroad
and seVenteen-one account says nine
feet thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
POWER LIMITED.
M. Witte To Be Tied by Restrictions
During Peace Conference.

Berlin, July 1S.-The st. Petersburg
CORRESPONDENT of the Lokal AnZeiger
says:
IN. Whites powers as peace commits
sionor are considerably limited. and it
will be necessary for him to get in
structions by cable from the home gov
eminent as the negotiations develop.
One Of NJ. Wits lifelong friends de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

The longest span of any bridge yet
erected will be placed in the cantiIeyer
bridge now under construction across the
st. Lawrence river at Quebec. This bridge
is being constructed with two approach
spans of 20 feet each. two shore arms 500
feet in length. and a great central span
of 500 feet, which is the longest yet built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
Hiqhest of Year at New Haven.

New Haven, July 1.-THE tempera-
ture. at 2 o'clock. today. was highest
of the season-90 degrees. The humidi-
ty which was about 60 per cent. was
less than on most days of last week
and the heat was correspondence less
depressing.
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LAWSON AT HOME.
Perfectly Satisfied With His Recent
Tour Through the West.

! Boston. July 17.-Thomas w. Law
son, Of this city. returned from his
Western trip. tonight In statement
issued to the press, Mr.. Lawson de,
clared that his tour had been satisfac-
tory in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18
JACKMAN.

Miss Addie c. Newton has returned
home from Waverley, Mass, where she
has been attending school for the past
year.
The body of Eddie Wilson, who was
drowned at Madison Tuesday, was
brought to his home here. Wednesday,
for burial.
Sheriff Clyde Smith of Skowhegan,
made a trip here in his automobile. last
week.
AT special town meeting. held in
Moose River. it was voted to build a
new school house.
Miss Minnie Holden is at Greenville
Junction.
Mrs. Angie Colby and Mrs. Lucy
Moore. have gone to The Forks to
work in the hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

A crow hunt was recently held by thir
ty-ninc hunters in Elein and Kane coun
ties. Ill. lasting two DAYS. Their record
was lSl crows. besides fifty butcher bird;
"rd fivo hawks. The score OF sides wax
81 to 560 "''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

The c1d Is called "auid" in Surrey.
England. Hence, perhaps, "quid" Of
tobacco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-18

The cost Of crematirg body in
France is only three francs.