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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
Tennis at
Newport

Newport. r. J.. Aug. 21.-The first
ana second round in the all comrrs
tournament in the National Lawn Ten
mis- championship were completed To-
day with The exception of two contests
which were INTERRUPTED late this at
tcrnonn by rain. The default of RcaiS
Wright ANA X. ID. Little today and the
defeat Of Karl Echcr yesterday has
taken out three Of the strongest con-
tenders ana with Clothi"r suffering
with Il lame knee. the chances Of
Larncd's winning tho event ana per-
manrnt possession Of the sup are con-
Sid,r"l very good.
The play today was practically con-
tinnnt!S :ini very f>w defaults We're
recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
BOOTHBAY WINS AGAIN.
Squire! Beaten Again 6 to 4-Both
Teams Using Substitute Pitchers.

Boothbay Ifarbor, Ne, Aug. III
(SpeeiaD.-Thc game which was scheduled
for last Saturday between squirrel Is
land ANA I;oothhay IIl'bur but was post
pOned on account Of rain. was played yes
tcrday afternoon on til" Soutlurd grounds
and the Iiarbpr team won to I Brown,
substitute pitcher. was in the loX for
Boot bay llarbor. ANA Grant. Squirrels
supply pitcher tWirl'd fnt the visitors.
Brown was much mon" effective than in
the Bath game and tailed II Strikeout;
to his credit. Merrill played Il Snappy
game at short ana gathered in everything
that came between second ana third A
fcattr" was a double play Dy Stanwood
unaSSiStcG. There were many good PLAYS
on both sides that frequently drew ap-
plhuSe from til" supporters of the two
teams. !'"an and Merrill VIII fight If out
Wednesday and Saturday for champions
shin h"r"rs. Both games will DO played
at the island. Squirrel put wlirlwind
finish 10 the gam" and kept the home
team busy in the last inning. when they
Melted three more RUNS The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
MOTOR BOATS START.
Five Begin Trip to jamestown and
More Will Join the Fleet En- Route.

New York, Aug. 21--The fleet Of thes
Motor Boat Club Of America started
yesterday on 4 cruise to Jamestown,
where the yachtsmen will stay toe
watch the races Of motor boats andi
will take part in some of The co11testsS
themselves. There We're five yachts
that started from off the clubhouse ons
II" Hudson river at noon, and the fleet.
will grow rs the voyage proceeds The
five We're Vice Commodore J. A. Hoad-
lcy's labama. the flagship; the Mao.
IT. Marie. Dragon and Kitty. These
We're joined by more in Staten Island
sound. on the Raritan river and at
New Brunswick. where the yachts ar
rived last night. Today they win pro-
coed through the canal to Rorden-
town and tomorrow will run down the
Delaware river as far as Delaware City
and enter the canal there, by which
they will reach Chesapeake bay.
other yachts will join the fleet at
Rordcntown and Philadelphia. The fleet
will get through the canal at Sassafras
river Friday and the next day run to
Annapolis, where the yachtsmen will
visit the Naval Academy. On Sunday
the fleet will proceed to SolomOnS is
land. on Monday to Milford Haven,
and the next day, Tuesday, Aug. q. to
tho Exposition at jamestown. By the
time the fleet reaches there it Is eX-
pectcd that it will number about 80
boats. Tomorrow the fleet of the Amer
lean Power Boat Association will start
from this port to go over the same
route. and there will be large gather
ing of motor boats at the Exposition
next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
MeSSeS. SOden and COnant
Honored by National League.

OF Messrs. Soden and Conant the Ma
tional League loses not only two of the
ablest gentlemen that ever gave foster
to our organization. but every member
Of this league suffers personal loss
in severing the ties Of close business re-
lationship that have so long existed be-
tween the former members of the Bos-
ton club and the other members of the
National League; and, be it
RESOLVED. That the National
League. in voicing the deep regret at
the retirement of Messrs Soden and
Conant, desire and hereby does ex-
press 10 them its appreciation of the
services they have rendered in the in
terests of National League and of pro-
fessional baseball: and, be it
RESOLVED, That, in recognition cl
the great services rendered the Nation
al League and organized baseball by
them, Messrs. Arthur II. Soden and
William II. Conant be. by rising vote,
elected honorary members of the Ma
tional League of professional baseball
CLUBS. and that copy Of this preamble
and resolution be spread upon the
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
HOT OLD RACE
Expected When Crack Cyclists Meet
Saturday at Revere Track.

Boston. Aug. 21.-Thc three best mo-
tor-pa"cd riders in New England will
race against each other at the Revere
track next Saturday night. whom Hugh
Mclean. Elmer Collins and Jimmy Mo-
ran meet in 4 30-milc chase behind the
motors.
This trio. with Bobby Wal1hour, com
prises the leading riders il the country
and it's rare occasion when 50 MANY
top-notrhers are brought together as
will y" the case on Saturday night.
There will be Il professional sprint
race divided into heats Of one-half
thrc c-quartcrs and one mile. and the
amateurs will have Il chance to disport
themselves in Il fivc-mile open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
BARNES WINS TWO FALLS.
Cams Victory Over Oscar Sundstrom
IN Wrestling Bout at Boston.

Boston. Aug. 21.-The wrestling sea-
son opened at the Columbia theatre last
night auspiciously with a capital bout
between Jim Barnes. of Springfield,
the middleweight catch-as-catch-can
champion. and Oscar Sundstrom OF
Worcester. The contestants gave a
clever exhibition. in which several ot
the holds. particularly those with the
legs. We're finely executed.
The first fall was gained by Barnes
after II minutes going by the use of a
scissors hold. The second fell to Sund-
strom in l. minutes. by the aid of :,
further arm Nelson, while the final and
winning fall was Barnes hy half
Nelson in minutes.
rms decision entities Barnes to meet
IAN Mcleod on Tuesday next. on the
Sahe mat. At the conclusion both men
gave an exhibition Of the various holds
OF the art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
FAvORITES ALL LEMONS
Talent at Saratoga Track Fooled by
the Dark Horses.

Saratoga. \. y. Aug. 21-The talent
was ltd I" memorable slaughter here
TneSd1F when all OF the favoritps, were
beaten and the hookmakcrs left the
track rolling IN tn" pubic's wealth.
The running of the Merchants AMI
'ltiZens' handicap at 4 mile and three
FiNteeh' ms was IN unexpected upset.
Tor IN" Newcastle stables Running
Water. going up in the betting from Z
!" and to |. came from behind under
Mll'''rs sharp drive and won by n
length in rs IS. For a mile it was n
close rae" for the lead between F. r
hitch""ck'S Dandelion. to l favorite
ana I. y. Sullivans DIR. Gardner, to 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

them. The diploma reads as follows:
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
of
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.
Resolutions on the Retirement from Ac-
tive Baseball of
ARTHUR II. SODEN
and
WILLIAM II. CONANT.
Adopted by a Unanimous Vote of the Ma
tonal League February o. L"6
WHEREAS, The hand of business al
fairs has brought about the retirement
from active participation in organized
baseball of Mcssrs. Arthur II. Sodcn
and William II. Conant. for many years
owners OF the Boston National League
baseball club; and
WHEREAS, In the time when the
National League needed both loyalty
and financial support. Messrs. Soden
and Conant were foremost in supply
ing those Sinews that We're necessary
to keep. perprtuate and improve the
organization in whose welfare and up
building they had previously taken such
an active interest; therefore. lie it
RESOLVED, That in the retirement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
new ENGLAND,
Worcester Shuts Out
|Brockton--DoubIe Today.
Lynn Gives Fall RiVer a Nice
Three 10 Zero GoOse-egg.
Both the Other Games Are Pre-.
vented by the Rain.
N. E. LEAGUE STANDING.

Worcester, Aug. 21-Some fine bail play
ing was witnessed her" this afternoon
when Worcester defeated BrocktoH by
score Of to 0. Litschi. the Worcester
shortstop. did not make snutout. an as
siSt or an error, an incident that has not
happened to the baseball world Of New
England for some time. .F
First game:
Worcester 100 o 0 0 ] 0 x-9-G-O
Erockton .....-.0 0 0 0 o o 0 U-1-3-2
Batteries-Frock and McKeen NJ.
O'Toolc ana McGovern. Time, 100. I'M
pire. O'I}lien.
Second game:
With BI0cltOn 1T the bat, two men out
and no runs scored. the second game was
brought 10 an abrupt close this after
noon by the rain which began To fail in
torrents. A douhle-header viii he play ed
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

Detroit .....0 . :, & o.
Boston .....o I 0 0 4 o 0 i
Two-basc lit-Ferlis Three-base hits
Schmidt. KilliAn. Hits-Of Prueitt 10 in
innings: of Glaze o in 2-3 inning; Off
Young in l.; innings. Sacrifice hits
Crawford. Unglauh Stolen tases-C"uch-
lin. Kiilan. Double plays-OLealv and
Downs: Archer and Coughin. Left on
hascs-Dctroit T.. Boston s. First base on
halls-Cm killian >, off Prueitt 3, off
Young = First on crrors-BoSton >. Hit
w pitcIcr-f:v Prucitt /. Struck out-By
I<illi%n .. by Prrlctt !. by Young ,. Time,
go. Umpire, Connolly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

Dygcrt Of the Athletics, Hughes Of
Washington and Joss Of Cleveland for
the American League. Postonus OF
brooklyn. Fraser Of Chicago. WiltSc of
New York, Sparks, Pittenger, Corridor
and Morcn of the Phillics for the Ma
tional League, have held teams down to
one hit this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

It was definitely settled Tuesday that
Bill Papke. the Illinois fistic WONDER
who will box Tommy Sullivan at Law
renee, Labor day, will train IN .'e
East for the contest, and he VIII arrive
in this city next Saturday. from SaE'-
nav, Mich. Papke is the style 81 pus'-
list Who makes a direct impression up
on the spectators. He doesn waS.o
any time in fancy sparring or in feint-
ing an opponent. He wades W iro'n IL.
tap Of the gong, and never Stops Eo'ns
throughout the whole three minutes Of
the round. Sullivan is doing g"od'
faithful work at Ncrthboro, however
and he will undoubtedly prove reveal
ton to the Westerner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

Pres. John I. Taylor said Tuesday
that Boston had bought the release Of
Homer Cravath, the hard-hitting out
fielder of the Los Angeles club of the
r"ciilr Coast League. There was re-
port from st. Louis to tho effect that
MrAleer had secured the voungSter.
Boston made the deal some time agp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
BASEBALL NOTES.

ger. -
Hcine Pcitz has hit for .2G5 in the
American Association.
Allie strob"l is back again in the
gam for tic Trentons
Amos Husie IS now pearl diver con
the banks of the Wabash
Sim Murch has made q doubles
two triples and four homers this sea-
son.
Brocllton landed six out Of eight
games played i'll Brockton with Law
renee this season.
Ninc Bresnahans would win the nen-
nant for the Giants, according to Boz
csna i3ulgcr Of the New York Evening
World.
| Tho st. Louis Americans have prac-
| tically Won all Of their games from
three clubs-Boston, New York and
Washington.
The New York Americans have
/ bought Pitcher Mason Of Cincinnati
and Neal Fac shortstop Of the Mont
gomery (Ala) club.
Clark Griseth is said to have paid a
pretty penny to secure Catcher Blair
Of Williamsport. Pa. He is said TO be
! hut 20 years of age.
Detroit has played three extra inning
games with Boston and won them all.
Boston has won five extra games dur
| ing the season and lost six.
Pitcher Bell Of Brooklyn delivered
II bad balls in succession the other
day He filed the bases. Rucker went
| in the box and Leach made homer.
These Brockton pitchers have done
some very good work. J. O'Toole has
landed II games out Of %. Cutting IA
out Of p, and Mike O'Toole II out Of
90.
Charley Somcrs has been making
every effort to secure Jack Stahl. Al
| agreement was reached with Somiskey
but Stanl baked. Boston or nothing fol-
him.
"Doc." Graham Of Scranton, once
with the ManchesterS Of the New Eng
land League. was the first New York
State League player to make 100 bas'
hits.
| In the American League the New
York Highlanders stand first in BATTING
ana last i'll fielding. The Boston Amer
leans stand last i'll batting and fifth il
fielding.
In 100 games played Jimmie Collins
leads knight two pointsSn fielding. 80.
to 800. Collins has PAS assists to 221 fol
Knight. while Knight hax al putouts
against . for Collins,
Summers, who is't@ 20 to Detroit
pitching for indianapolis was pitted
against Schneiberg Of Milwaukee at
Milwaukee Saturday and landed MS
game. 2 to /, in Is innings.
Pittenger is doubtless all in. He has
been Of little use to the Phillies all
season. and has been paid his salary
for the season and sent home. lie VIII
rot be with the club next season.
Boston Herald: Betting here is 500
to $40 that the Athletics VIII take the
pennant. In that case the CUBS VIII
be the favorites in the worlds series,
according to one well-known betting
man.
Young Hoffman the Holyoke adjunct
of the Boston Nationals has hit fol
81, made 10 sacrifice hits, stolen A
bases, scored 70 runs in 81 games
made q doubles, five triples and nc
homCrs.
Percy Skillon, the Dartmouth pitcher
is now 4 member of Jimmie Galatians
Logan Squares of Chicago, a semi
professional team that plays Saturda!
and Sunday games. 1t is said the Dart
mouth man plays for the fun of thu
thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
NATIONAL.
Boston Mops the Ground
With Pittsburg I to |.
New York Whips Chicago and
Goes 10 Second Place.
PhiIadeIphia-St. Louis Game Post
poned, Account Of Rain.
NATIONAl LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

Boston. Aug. I.-After a Commute in
Permission occasi"ncd by rain. piusburg
made the finish of today's game fairly
close The locals. however. had n com
handing lead, owing to Willis lack Of
control during the first tire" innings. ana
Won a tlird successive victory to A.
Wagner ana L"iiield were put off the
grounds hy Umpire O'Day for criticising
the mnpire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

Two-base hit-Rrain. Thrce-hase hit
Bates. FIits-Om Willis 5 in innings: of
Du-gleby in : innings: off Pfeffer III
Is innings: off Young > in % inning
Sacrifice hits-Tenncy. Storke. Stolen
hases-Abbaticchio, Clarke. Double plays
Brain and Tenney; Ritchey and Tenney.
Left on hascs-Roston I. Pittshurg 10
First base on ballS-Off Willis 4. off Dug
sleby /; off Pfeffer 3. off Young J. Struck
out-By Willis, by Duggleby >, by Pfcfer
3. by Young l. Time, POI. Umpire, Opay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
AMERICAN.
Boston Finishes Detroit In
Five to One Game.
Cleveland Wins From WASH,
They Then Break Even'
Chicago Blanks Phillies.'Eew York
Downs st. Louis.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

Detroit, Aug. 21.-JTr to the eighth Bos-
ton did not have a man on second base
then. with two out, three singles, an error
and Ferris double tied the score Downs
muff OF Il line drive lost Il double play in
in the 18th inning and resulted in the
winning run. Detroit had two catcher1
rut out through split hands from foul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

The American yachtsmen who re-
centIv competed for Emperor william
cup AZ Kiel. were received by me o.,
ate az I,uebec, Germany. in the Rath-
skeller Wednesday and We're entertain
Cd ut luncheon and toasted by t"Vn
hosts. The ladies Of the party were'
entertained in an adjoining room py
the wives Of the senators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
BOXING NOTES.

jimmy Gardner of Lowell and Dick
Fitzpatrick of Chicago are matched to
box 10 rounds at Fort Wayne. Ind.
Labor day. Kid Goodman Of this city
ana Kid Wilsonswin meet in the semi
final.
Big Mike Schrccl, the Cincinn1ti put
merchant. has arrived in SAN Fx3N-
CO. V here he will meet II kalNifan,
who fell MI over himself trying to find
poor nll George Gardner III his last
bout ut Los Angeles.
MaY0r H,Is;s,r Of Chicago j. from
"NiZo"ra Ever since MS inauguration
as the successor of Mayor Dunno IL
has been qnojci rs being ready to al
low I'll" game To omen up in the Windy
City. The other DAY The promoters ont
there got together and hold meeting
10 discuss plans for the coming season
Day" Holly. the Philadelphia light
Wci@ht, is now III Bridgeport. Conn. He
is training there tor several battles
that j" has III view for next, month
Holly is anxious to show in Boston
with some good man, and he writes Tho
Post that he is not avcrsp 10 taking or
Jimmy Gardner. Mike Twin Sullivan on
Honey Melody. The Quakct: City boxer
was seen hero few years ago with
sam l-angfnrd ana Relftld Walcott
and hc made an excellent showing or
each occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

The long hittcrs in the American
League are Harry Davis, Crawford.
Cobb and Flick. I~nglaub leads for
Boston. In the National League Wag-
nor leads, Magec second. then Clarke
Alderman and Lumcy. Bain leads for
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

"A BROOKLYN critic remarks that AL
per"an is the best second baseman in
tne National League 1t is safe to wag-
er' says another critic that the presi-
uehts VINO pay salaries to Knabe Of
me Phillies. Evers Of Chicago. and
Huggins Of Cincinnati. would not trade
their man for the Dodger infielder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
SQUIRREL ISLAND.

Two-base hit-Brown. Bases on balls
Off Brown 4. off Grant 5. Struck out-hy
Erown r. bv Grant 4 Double plav-Stan-
wood (unassistc,D. Hit by pitched ball
Roulby, Merrill. Stolen hascs-Parl" >.
Roulby. Merrill. Deerfoot. Sacrifice hits
Bart Stephenson, Jacobs. Kelley. Umpire,
O'Brien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
Lynn 8; Fall River o.

Lynn, Aug. Flynn defeated Fall Riv-
er I" . today in five and a half in
ming gam" which was stopper by rain.
killian was more effective than swanson,
and Lynn folded better.
Lynn ....................2 0 8 0 x-3-2-O
Fail River .............0 q 0-o-2-2
ttclieS-killan and Madden; Swanson
and Toomey. Time, 1.22. Umpire, Mer-
riff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
At NEW YORK

Chicago ......0 0 0 0 0 8 c / t-l2-l
New York ....7 0 0 0 3 N-12-16-l
i'atteies-Taylor and King: Arnes and
Rresnahan. Time, i.52. UmIires, Rgler
and F.mslie
The Brooklyn Cincinnati game schcd-
uled for Wednesday was played last Sat
urday as one Of a doubleheader
At Philadelphia-The Philadeiphia-St
Louis game was postponed; rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
EASTERN LEAGUE,

At BnffaIo-Jersev City q Buffalo T.
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ;. Montreal A.
At Tornnto-Baltimorr 4. Toronto l.
At Observation-Disclosures g Providence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
AT CHICAGO.
Chicago

Chicago ........n 0 1-I-d-l
Philadelphia 30 0 Q n-o-9-l
Rattcres-Smith and Sullivan: Render
ana Powers Time, 80. Umpires, Evans
and O'Loughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
BANGOR

Thrce-bas, hit-Gardner. Stolen base
Wilson. Bases ON halls-OT Gleason ,.
Struck out-By Donovan l. Sacritc" hits
-McCiraw. lott. Double nlay-Rernard to
Cote. Passed hall-O'lrien. Umpire. Has
Sctt. Tine, 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE.

At Norwich-Norwich ]. Hartford Q.
At Observation-Disclosures -. New London 6.
At Rridgnport-Thc Bridgeport New Ha-
ven game was advanced.
At MISUNDERSTANDING y, Spring
6n1I &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
MAINE LEAGUE.
STATE LEAGUE STANDING.
PINE TREE 4: BANGOR I.
Batting Rally in Ninth Gives Four i
Scores and the Game.

Bangor, Me, Aug. 2l.-I'ine Tree de
featcd Bangor / to by a batting rally
in tie ninth, in one of the fastest games
played here this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
THIS WEEKS BOUTS.

Thursday-Routs at Broadway A. G.,
Philadelphia.
Friday-Joc Cans rs. George Memsic, \
Los -ingeles. Cal; jeff OConnell vs. Kid
Wolgast. Racine. Wis: bouts ut Rock
away Beach N Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22
At Ct LOTIS.

St Louis ......1 . o-S-9-l
Rattories-Feltv. Howell and Stevens:
Chesbro and Kleinow. Time, 1.50. I'M
hires Stafford and Hurst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

The Japanese government holds q
monopoly on match making. The
government controls the trade i'm the
East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-22

Mmnearolis took three straight from
the Toledo leaders Of the American
Association. last week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-06-18
NO AMERICANS INVOLVED
kidnapping of Child Causes Appre-
henSiOn of Lynchin..

Washington, June 15.-The Italian
ambassador today received telegram
from the Italian cCrsul general at
New Orleans, relative to the arrest at
that place, of a number of Italian re-
sidents in connection with the kid
mapping of a child.
The consul alludes to the danger of
lynchipg and tells of his communica-
ton With Governor Blanchard on this
subject His message in substance is
in line with the newspaper publication
of today, concerning tie event. The
ambassador called t. see Secretary
Root, but stated explicitly that he did
not regard the matter as one requir-
ing representations to the state de-
partment for the reason that all those
concerned appear to be Italians, Ame-
ricans not seeming to be involved in
any way.
New Orleans, June 15.-Eight of the
Italians referred to as in danger of
lynching were released unconditionally
today. They would have been let go
last night, but for fear of violence
The police and the Italian vigilance
committee now believe that the men
are in no danger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-06-18
An AMERICAN VESSEL SEIZED
Schooner Prescott Taken in Charge
by Canadian Cruiser
VESSEL OWNED IN BOSTON
Charged With Fishing Inside the
Three Mile Limit-Is Being Towed
10 Ialifax-First Seizure of Foreign
Fishing Vessel in Many Years.

Halifax. n S.. June 15.-The gov
ernment cruiser Canada today seized
the American fishing schooner Fannie
E Prescott on the charge of fishing
inside the three mile limit. The Can
ada is towing the Prescott to Halifax.
The Prescott is owned i'll Boston.
The Canada has been cruising along
the coast ever since the Massachusetts
mackerel seining feet arrived here,
guarding against lnfractiOns OF the
rules forbidding foreign vessels tc fish
insiCo the three mile limit. Yesterday
one # the American fishing vessels
came close to the limit and the cruis-
er went alongside and warned the
captain Of the ishmen not to go nearer
Today it is alleged that the Canada
discovered the Prescott inside the limit
off Chester, about forty miles from
Halifax WhereupOn the American YES
sci was promptly seized by the cruis-
er. This is the first seizure of a fol-
eign fishing vessel this vicinity for
a long time. The Prescott is a vessel
of about 81 tons and usually carries
crew of about men.