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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Reports from BeuIah Hill Are Not
Real Comforting.

Lisbon Falls, Me, July 15.-'Insanity
and starvation at Shiloh" il the latest
SENSATIONAL report concerning Elijah
Sandford's Holy Ghost and Us Bible
school on the sand hills of Durham.
The Rev. Frank w. Sanford is lead
ing most secluded life Locked in the
turrct he is engaged in fasting and
praying for money with which to build
another yacht. as well as to repair
the Corohct, which was wrecked on the
rocks few weeks ago.
1t is Sandford's idea to gradually
build up large fleet of yachts and
sailing vessels. and he is depending 81
fasting and prayer to bring the rcu,,ir-
ed financial aid.
Already he is said to have received
over 5000 toward this end. Day and
night the elders and disciples NAV be
heard in supplication.
At times they scream like madmen.
ana nave 50 disturbed the people liv-
ing nearby that complaints have been
made against them
Mrs. Alfred Lunt, after passing sever
al slccplcsS nights, personally visited
Shiloh to see what all Of the noise was
about. She has threatened to have ar
injunction served.
To a Post reporter Mrs. Lunt tells
the following story:
Il put up with the racket at Shi
lob just as long as | could. Such hid
eous noises in the dead of the night |
never heard. l thought Sanford and
his followers had gone crazy, and |
feared for my safety.
Il almost became a nervous wreck
before | learned what was going on
there. Then 1 promptly visited the
place and told them that l could not
put up with such n nuisance longer,
and since then they have been less
noisy"
1t is alleged that there are many
people at Shiloh. especially young girls,
who are not only physical wrecks, but
are suffering from mental arrangement
bordering on violent insanity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Venezuela Rejects U|ti-
matum Of United States.
Denies That This Government
Has Many Claims Pending.
Also Asks II United STATES Respects "Meth-
DDS and Nobility Of Venezuelan Courts"

Washington, July 15.-In view OF the
determination Of the state department
Ia renew its demands upon the Nene-
zuelan government for a settlement OF
the American claims against Vene-
zuela It is a matter Of interest to note
the precisc status of those troublesome
issues when negotiations were suspend
ed in March 1905. For the first time
the Red Book discloses in terms the
ultimatum laid down by the late sec
retarv of state. John Hay, in an in
struction to Mr.. Bowen dated March III
of that year.
THE attitude of the Venezuelan gov
eminent toward the government OF the
Tinted states and toward the interests
of its citizens who have suffered 50
grave and so frequent wrongs arpi-
trarily committed by the government
of Venezuela require that justice
should now be fully done, once for all.
If the government of Venezuela finally
declines to consent to an impartial ar
bitration insuring the rendition of COM
plete Justice to these injured parties
the government of the United States
may be regretfully compelled to take
such measures as it may find necessary
to effect complete redress without re-
sort to arbitration. .i.-.AAa~-...-1A y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Sandford's Colony in Boston Again
Brought to Pub|iC'S Attention.
The Reports From Beu|ah Hill, Shiloh, Durham,
Maine, Are Not Exactly Pleasant.

purchased at a cost OF S3l. 900 the adjoin-
ing house. number al.
With doors closed and locked shutters
drawn, windows closed and fastened,
nearly half Il hundred followers of Eli
1ah" participated in the meeting at the
House of Elm last night
In spite of the fact that Disciple Fen
derson, who is at the head of the Bos-
ton contingent, denied to 4 Post reporter
that there was to be season of fasting,
several of the faithful who live in Bos-
ton. but do not reside at Elm, declared
they had been notified of the intended
fast and had come to the service for the
purpose of participating in the fast
Mr.. Henderson declared that the news
paper stories relative to the proceedings
ut Shiloh were to his best belief untrue,
and although he would not allow the re-
porter inside the outer door. lie declared
that Ill within were well cared for.
comfortable and happy, rcinicinz; in the
work Of the Lord for their leader, Elijah.
the Living Cod
1t was shortly after 6 o'clock last even
Ing when the outside members of the
flock commenced to gather. and as soon
as all had been admitted. TIE doors were
closed and services opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Rams Horn Wins the
Famous Brighton Handicap
First Mason Takes Second
Money, Beaten by Mere Neck.
IVES Surprises Talent by Winning Boston
Cup al Rockingham.

New York, July 15.-Ram's Horn. a
four-year-old son of Euto- Aunt Tessa.
owned by Captain w. S. Williams. a
noted Western horseman. and ridden by
Jockey Sewell. won the rich Brighton
handicap at Brighton Beach Saturday
afternoon before a crowd which COM
pletely overtaXed the facilities at the
seaside park.
The Western colt went to the post at
9 to in the betting. being second
choice to Dandelion, the favorite, at
to /. ..-.
Pressing the winner hard at the fin
ish was First Mason, who finished sec
ond, beaten a neck. a length further
back was Tukalon, the winner Of the
Brooklyn handicap.
First Mason was at 10 to in the bet
ting. while 20 to l was freely given
against Tokalon.
Rams Horns victory was very pop
ular, for he was probably the most
heavily played horse in the race, and
the only one to be backed down from
the opening quotation.
The first price laid against him was
to /, and despite the golden stream
which poured in on Dandelion, Whim-
steal. Flip Flap and several other OF
the most fancied horses. the weight OF
the play on RAMS Horn forced the
bookmakers to cut a half point to 2
to 9.
The time of the race was 2.03 3-5.
which is considered very fast for the
mile and a quarter distance.
Behind the first three horses at tho
finish came Glorificr. an added starter.
20 to 1, Whimsical s to l, Dandelion
to J. Cedastrome 40 to /, Flip Flap 9 10
2, CairSorm 10 to !, Brancas GO to l.
Dolly Spanker to 1, Hamburg Belle
10 to | and kuroki. also an added start
er II to /, in the order named. Miss
Crawford, one of the overnight en-
tries. was scratched.
The cramped quarters of the betting
ring made the playing of the horses a
difficult and dangerous task, for the
crowd there was mauled and hauled
around in such IL manner that the bet
tors were fortunate to get out unln-
jurcd
The bookmakCrs were fairly mobbed
during the wagering on the feature
race, and many had to call for the help
Of the special policemen to protect them
from the swarm Of eager SPECTATORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
The Bottom Is Blown Out of Oil Can
and Mrs. Dow Enve|oped in Flames.
Prompt Action Of Husband and Neighbors Probably
Saves Wonan's life---Mrs. Dow Badly Burned.

WaterviIlc, Me, July 15.-(Specian =
MIS-. Waiter Dow, aged 30, of No. .
Union place, this city, was terribly
burned Il few minutes after noon Sum
day While in the act of kindling a fire
with kerosene. Hopes of her ultimate
recovery arc entertained by the attend
ing physicians, Drs. Bessey and Milf
ken, provided blood poisoning does rot
set in. Mr.. Dow. Mrs Malinda Grant
and several of the neighbors who rush
ed in after the accident happened, We're
also badly burned.
Mrs. Dow had been cooking during
the morning. and had allowed the fire
IN the Kitchen stove to go almost out
At Il o'clock she started to get dinner
Placing some kindling in the stove she
hogan to pour oil from the kerosene
can. Suddenly there was an explosion
The bottom Of thc can was blown out,
scattering the burning oil over Mrs.
DoW'S clothing and about the kitchen.
Her clothing was instantly a mass Of
flames. Mr. Dow, who was in the next
room, heard her cry out and hurried TO
the assistance of his wife. Mir. Dow
dragged his wife out of the burning oil
into the dining-room, where they both
fell to the floor. James Simpson, Who
lives across the street from the BOWS.
heard the explosion and was the first
ncighhor on the scene. He and a. T.
COrnforth, who arrived next, dashed
water over her and stripped the burn
ing clothing from the body Of the unfor
tunatc woman. Mr.. Simpson thrust
his hands in water and thus Is
capped burns but Mrs. Cnrnforth had
no such opportunity. and badly burned
both hands. as did J. y. Palmer, anoth-
or neiGhbor
Having pulled the victim from her
terrible plight, the ncighh"rS saw that
the kitchen was abiazc. Mr.. Cornforth
ran to fire alarm box No. g. on Front
street at the foot Of Union street. lie
succeeded in getting the key out Of tn"
small box at the side Of the fire alarm
box, hut was unable to unlock the box.
and started for the house of Hose | on
Main street. Before he reached the
house Former Chief Engineer Calvin &.
Dow succeeded in pulling the alarm.
to which Hose /, the Hook and Ladder,
and Hose = responded. y line of hose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16

was laid, but was not necessary. as The
neishbors succeeded in putting out the
fire in the kitchen without aid from the
department.
More than passing word of praise
should be said for the prompt manner
in which the neighborS. particularly
Messrs. Simpson, Danforth and Pal
mer acted, which undoubtedly saved
Mrs. Dow from death on the spot The
operators at the central telephone eX-
change also deserve a kind word for
the promptness with which help was
summoned. Drs. Bessey and Nlillken
were quickly at hand, as were also sew
eral other physicians
Upon the arrival they found Mrs
Dow in Il terrible condition. The burns
though for the most part superficial
covered three fourths of the whole body,
the portion the worst burned being on
the right side. The cuticlc or outside
skin, had to be removed from three
fourths of the body. In few spots,
where the burns had penetrated deeper,
the flesh came with it. After two
hours hard work the doctors had the
patient doing as well as could be ex-
ItCltu uHttT Inc circumstances. Last
night they believed that Mrs. Dow
would recover unless blood poisoning
should appear. The symptoms of this
usually come in three or four days,
and not until this time has elapsed will
the doctors be able to make Il definite
statement. The doctors were agreed
that She had Withstood the shock Of
the burning remarkably we'll.
Mr.. Dow. who is troubled with heart
disease, tainted from the shock and the
pain of the burns. Four fingers Of the
right hand and two of the left were
deeply burned. His mustache and eye
broWs were Singed.
Several ladies of the nciGhhOrhOod,
who came to assist. were SO shocked
ut Mrs. BOWS friEhtfu burns that they
tainted and had to be carried to open
air.
Mr. ana Mrs. Dow are elderly people
who have the sincere sympathy of the
whole community. MI. Dow is &C
years old. and has been in feeble health
for several years. Some time ago they
bargained for their home. and have
been paying for it little by little. The
terrible calamity will he IL serious set
hack 10 them. The hopes are general
! that the faithful wife will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16

The government of the United States
stands committed to the principle of
impartial arbitration. which can do in
Justice to nobody. and if its moderate
request is prcmptorily refused it Will
be at liberty to consider. if it is COM
PEELED to resort to more vigorous meas
urcS whether those measures shall in
clude complete indemnilication. not on
ly for the citizens aggricvcd, but for
any expenses Of the government of the
United States which may attend their
execution
The Venezuelan answer rendered
March %, amounted to 4 rejection of
the ultimatum. for it denied that Ncnc-
zucla had many questions pending with
the United States and propounded the
following interrogation:
Before giving further consideration
to Mr.. Hays note the Venezuelan gov
eminent states that it must know
whether the United States respects the
methods and nobility of the Venezuelan
courts
Mr.. Bowen adds that the answer is
unyielding and requires no further
ultimatum. Perhaps the explanation
for the rather defiant attitude which
the Venezuelan government occupies
10 this day. so far as the official cor
respondence shows. is to be found in
paraphrase of a telegram from Min
lister Bowen to the secretary of state
reporting that Senior Jesus Faul, Presi-
dent Castro's private representative
who was then in Washington. actively
Cultivating public sentiment in this
country. adverse to the asphalt claims.
had cabled directly to President Castro
that the United States government
would not answer Mr.. Bowen. of if it
did. would give him conciliatory in
structions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 15.-Conditions and
general forecast for Monday and Tues
day: There have been showers over
all New England, the interior of the
Gulf states. Iowa and the Northwest.
There will he showers Monday east of
Mississippi river except in the eastern
Gulf states. continuing Tuesday in the
low Lake states, and Atlantic states.
1t will he cooler Monday in the lower
Arkansas valley. the interior of tn"
Gulf states. the Ohio valley and the
Lake region. 1t will he warmer Mon
day in the Northwest and warmer
Tuesday in the lower Missouri and up-
per Mississippi valleys. West Of the
Rocky mountains high temperatures
will continue except on the coast.
The winds along the New England
coast will be light to fresh and mostly
south. along the middle Atlantic coast
light to fresh southeast to south. along
the south Atlantic coast fresh south
to south west. on the lower Lakes light
and variable with possible occasional
thunder storms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Auburn Democrats Have
Nice Row on Their Hands.
Some Of Most Influential Men,
beers Read Out Of Party.
Recent Committee Meeting Votes 10 Keep
Proceedings From Press!

Auburn, Me, July 15.-It has just
leaked out that at Il recent meeting of
the Democratic city committee sever
al of the members of the Democracy
were read out of the party. Among
others who were placed under the ban
are Charles Bailey, Mr. Reynolds. E.
L. Brooks, Mr.. Dyer, DR.. a. c. Rich
and other well-knOwn Democrats.
Resolutions were drafted favoring the
expulsion. and among those who fav-
ored the plan We're EXMayor Wilson,
Ex-Alderman Eugene Goss and Pat
rick kelliher, who was formerly in the
internal revenue department.
1t was voted to keep the action of
the committee from the press.
The Democratic city committee has
also refused to call long caucus for
the selection of candidates for the
State Legislature. and this has caused
more trouble in the Democratic camp.
According to the law. if SO members
of Il political party present a petition
asking for a long caucus the commit
tee is obliged to grant the request. In
this instance, a petition bearing the
names of SO Democrats was presented,
but it was ignored The petitioners
have legal advice that the action of
the city committee will not stand They
say they will not be ridden over and
intend to contest every step in the
matter. even to the printing of the bal
lots. They declare the city committee
has called a short caucus in order that
the ring may select the candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
AT ROCKINGHAM PARK.
Yves Surprises the Talent and Lands
the $4,000 Boston Cup.

Salem, N H.. July 15.-Much to the sur
prise of the talent. John A. brakes bay
gcldng Yves won the Boston Cup stalks
Of 5000 Saturday at Rockingham park,
defeating Lotus Eater in 206ia. record
time for a mile and quarter over this
track. Yves kept the lead throughout the
race, winning by length and quarter.
In the third race, Zienap reduced tho
seven furlong record for the track from
13.H. held Jointly by Ostrich and Nep-
tunus, to 1.2612.
The summary:
First receive and a half furl"ngs, .
ycar-olds. selling: Stray, l12 tCrimmins).
won: Salvisa "a CradloCk). second: Miss
Jersey. 80 (Noone). third. Time. 1.0lk.
ran.
Second race--One mile. gentlemen rid
ers. selling: California King. 100 CMlr.
Shaw. won: Slbtle. al tMr. Baker), sec
ond: Montebank. 149 (Mr. Higginson).
Third racc-Seven furlonGs handicap;
Zienap. l16 Crimmins), won; New York.
10 (Wiley), second: kumshaw. 81 (Chand-
lcr), third. Time 1.26R. Modest also ran.
Fourth race-Onc and one-fOurth miles.
Garner. won: Lotus Eater, III Grim
mins). second; Palette, 12l CWiley), third.
Time. 2.o6l3.
Fifth raGerone mile selling; New
(ClarlD. third. Time, 40
Sixth race-Six furlongs. 2-year ODDS.
maidens: Golden Pheasant, 10i (Tadlocls).
won; Hiram, 107 CCrimmins). second:
lie, Captain Hale Calst,. Banda. Mar.
Simon d. also ran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Eastern Yacht Club Ends
RIM at Bar harbOr.
Fleet Disbands, Some Going
East and Some Going West.
Will Meet in August for The American.
German Cup Races.

Bar Harbor, Me, July 15.-The
Eastern Yacht Club fleet, which COM
Melted the cruise from Marblehead'
Mass, Friday night. disbanded at
colors Saturday morning, but nearly
all the yachts will lie in the harbor Tor
a day or two at least. The fleet Will
then scatter, some of the yachts re-
turning to Boston while others VIII
continue farther down the Maine coast.
One of the closing incidents of the
cruise was the presentation of u loving
cup ia Henry Howard, Boston. chair
man Of the regatta committee, who has
had charge of all the club racing ar
rangements for the past few years. 1t
was through Mr.. Towards efforts that
the coming races for the Roosevelt cup
between the German and American
small yachts was made possible.
The fleet after scattering from. this
port will meet again at Marblehcad
Aug IA, when the first of the trial
races for the selection of the three
American yachts to sail against the
three German boats will be held
The cruise which has just been fin
i4hcd was quite successful, and while
the yachts were not favored with par
ticularly good weather during the first
hundred miles, they were amly repaid
by good brcczcs and comparatively
clear weather east Of Portland. The
best run of the cruise was the last 13
miles into this port.
The yachts had five runs on the way
down the coast and L. miles Of the dis
lance was covered with the assistance
Of tugs. The yachtsmcn were en-
thusastic over the sport, but it is be
lirvcd that next year somewhat differ
cnt arrangements will be made for the
cruise to the eastward and that the
event will be started with an ocean
race from Marblchead to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16

lp n"hr.ry th DRYDEN Of the PHILADELPHIA
liams p,, thus describes President Pul.
Ihliadelphia: This time H. '..eu ll.o
ltfiiy starred the latest main say 80 on;
gee shirt, collar and tie. Tho go
safety pin gag to hold down tho oor sora
oi the soft collar. but nou, . ~. coll,eIs
, Ias are ancient history in the Pulliam
ner oe reform movement. In each cor
worked lie So,lar some kind friend
points outtonhole for Harry. The
hure pun down and fasten over a
der b suiu putton' not safety pin. hid
four-in-hand., 'o' III tile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

hepuhlicans Of Belfast met in eau
~. y. - me court house Saturday evening.
-. mayor Clarence O. Poor ~ cbair-
lowiny melville G. Hin clerk The fol-
COUNT were were chosen delegates to the
Halnh II convention at Belfast Aug. l.:
enson Ca, sonthworth. Dayton F. Steph-
for, ,, o.lVin A. Hubbard, True C. Hav-
Chr " howard l.. Written. Fred u ZONES
1yaan ''s W. Lancaster. Fred s Jackson
Tno,h.t. D'nant' Allen y. StantiaI Harry
fnr,, ' 1. Frank NJ. Bailey. Ralnb Hav,
-''u' irving L. Perry James II Stinsnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16

The 25th anniversary of the marriage
of Elizabeth Bibber Carver and the
Rev. William Wallace Carver was cell
ehrated Saturday night at the parlors
of the Littlefield Memorial Free Bap-
fist church in Rockland. Between 800
and 400 were present. The marriage
ceremony was repeated by the Rev. T..
A. Flint of Warren. An entertainment
was given by the members Of the So
ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
SHOWERS.

Washington, July 15.-Forecast:
New England: Occasional showers
Monday and Tuesday, except fair Mon
day in cast Maine; cooler Tuesday,
light to fresh Winds mostly south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16

The dwelling of Patrick Corners on
Fernald point. about one-half mile
from Southwest harbor, was burned
Thursday, with nearly all the contents.
a loss of about $1,000, with no insur-
ancc. A defective chimney was the
cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
Boston Forecast.

Boston. July 15.-Forccast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Cloudy. with occa-
sional local showers Monday and Tues
day; light southcrly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16

Nn m,EM,bEMBER IT'S YOUR STOMACH
t r1o me dealers that takes the s,,hi ~
'utc Tor Sanford's Ginger. 'e supsti-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-16
TWO GOOD RACES,
'omm'c Pink and Evadean Win Matt
nee Races at Lewiston.

lewiston. Nc, July 15-Fast matinee
Races were held Saturday at the State
ia'r ground track under the AUSPICES of
'"' lewiston and Auburn Driving club
~" races were won in straight heats.
The summarizes:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-16

He was kind ana gentle to the soldiers and
often spoke to we OF the ranks In the most
kindly way. He was kinder man than
Bismarck or Won Moltke. On the 18th we
had a great battle at vionville. but Grave
lotte was the greater one our army had
about 100000 men and the French not 30
many by 10000 or 1900 In the battle the
lines were SO changed that the French
stood with their backs toward Germany.
The country about dravelotte was very
rough. with many ravines. These the
French had fortified. General Basaine was
in command OF the French. Our army
opened the attack about . o'clock In the
morning. and the fight continued all day.
We could not force the position of the
French until toward evening, when the
Twelfth corps, to which 1 was attached,
made a flank attack and won the day II
was in this battle that the Ttircos and
French Eouaves fought like devils. But
with their SNOWY red uniforms we could
readily see them and shot them down like
sheep. The German loss in this battle was
5000 while the French lost but 1900 The
French loss was so much less because they
had the protection of their entertainments
while we had 10 night In the open. do
not think much OF General Babaine IS a
fighter. He withdrew with the larger part
OF his army to Metz. We began the siege
of Metz twelve days later. but the fortress
did not surrender until October g. Our
next great battle was at Nouart, on Au-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-16
Curious and Romantic Capers Of Cupid

ciety-without being compelled to lay my
self liable for using jimmy--1 beg to am
nounce that have lately received permls-
sion from the College OF Heralds to use my
ancestral coat-of-arms. The device is very
beautiful. consisting OF jackrabbit ram
pant splitting in the face of a bulldog
couchant on a shield quartering green, yell
low. red and pure white. The green is en-
blematical Of the color Oh my rOrefathera
the yellow of that streak we all have In
common at times and upon occasions; the
red what l sometimes get In my eye and
what used to pay 10 cents a drink for and
the white is emblematic OF my bank book
at present and my Intentions all the time.
the whole surmounted by a crown Of
lambs-ouarter greens and three green on
ions ahashed. The motto is. In hoe fri
cassee, meaning, my great grandfather
was one of the 1900 or 1900 ragged conti-
nentals who crossed the Delaware in the
same boat with Washington might also
add that my wife is distantly related 70
Lord Nelson. whose father was one OF the
best section bosses on the road from Cork
to Dublin. Look out for my coming out
function"