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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
HEAVY LOSSES
Are Caused BY Floods Following Rains
In West Virginia.

Wheeling, w. Va, July 1S.-Dis-
patches from Grafton, Bowesburg,
Tunncllton and other towns in the
Tygarts valley in northern West Vir-
ginia tell of terrific rains followed by
the river going out of it's banks nearly
it's entire length, causing property
losses that will aggregate nearly a
quarter of a million dollars. At Elllins
the rainfall reached the remarkable
total Of five inches and was nearly as
heavy at other points.
Fifteen or more bridges are washed
out, railroads are washed out and at
Grafton, Il church from BOwlcyburg
passed down the raging river. At
Thornton the water was five feet over
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and
several houses We're washed away. At
Mccnmbs, the water came in an i'm
mense wave, wrecking the house of
Mrs. Mary Ballard, carrying off three
of her small children whose bodies
have not hecn recovered. 1t is feared
many other lives have been lost as the
Hood came without warning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
FIRE AT MADISON,
Mrs. Jas. PrebIe's Buildings Burned
Loss $4,000; Small Insurance.

Madison. Nc, July 1S.-(SpeciaD.-
The farmhouse of Mrs. Jas. Preble
about one mile from this place, was
burned about 6 =. NJ, Wednesday. The
house was an old-fashiOncd, twO-story
structure erected nearly 100 years ago
and being situated on a high hill, was
one of the landmarks in this section.
The fire caught in the ell around the
chimney. a part of the furniture in the
main part of the house was saved. The
loss is estimated at $1,000, with small
insurance. Had not the wind been
blowing from the southwest nothing
could have saved the large barn only
Il few feet distant. The two chemical
engines of the Arson fire department
responded promptly, but owing to the
great Roadway of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
NO TRACE FOUND
OF the Missing Bowdoin Students Lee
and Morrison.

Boothbay Harbor. Me, July IS
Search is being made here under the
direction Of Prof. Leslie A. Lee Of Bow
duin College for some trace of his son.
Richard A. Lee. and John F. Morrison
of Mcdford, Mass. both juniors at
Bowdoin, who it is feared lost their
lives while Yachting. They left Mere
Point Il week ago Tuesday in a sloop
for christuas Cove and no word has
been received from them since then.
Members of The Boothbay Yacht Club
are assisting in the search. and naph-
tina launches from Cundy's Harbor.
Orr's Island and South Freeport also
have been sert out.
The crew of the freight schooner
Mary Smith saw a sloop with her sails
and masts apparently in the water off
SeEuin after the squall in the after
noon, a week ago Tuesday. They lost
sight of her in the fog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
COMPANIES MAY FIGHT.
N. ", N. n. G. n. and B. 6 M. To Re
sist New Demurrage Rule.

New Haven. Conn, July 1S.-It is
stated here on SCmi-orliCial railroad
authority that negotiations between
the New York, New Haven e. Hart
ford ana the Boston & Maine Railroad
companies have been opened and have
made some progress towards action by
these corporations in resisting the new
5o-c"nt per diem charge under the rule
of til" American Railway Association
on detained cars. The matter, however.
will probably involve still further ne
gotiationS with Boston & Maine OIL
ccrs. most of whom. however, are re
ported to be in favor Of the proposed
step.
The logical form which the new pol
icy OF the two corporations would take
would I've Withdrawal from the Amcri-
can Railway Association, but as the
latter body has already taken into con-
sheraton the action If tho Long Is
land Railroad in withdrawing the re-
suit may possibly be some form of a
COMPROMISE.
ono serious difficulty of the situation
is the fact that other large terminal
railroad systems of the country arc
likely to claim any concessions made
to tho Long Island and the New Eng
land companies.
The sentiment of the New Haven
corporation is strongly in favor of pos
tive action. but it is hardly likely to
take any overt step without the full
| corporation of the Boston & Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

America now leads the world in the
manufacture, sale and use of automo-
biles. This is the declaration of a
French expert. who has been keeping a
record of automobile business Five
years ago the United States built only
ga automobiles of all classes, while at
the same time France built 23.711 ma
chimes. Last year the production in
the United States was $4,000, in France
$4,000. in England $4,000. in Germany
$4,000, in Italy $4,000 and Belgium r.
900. In nine years in the countries
named there have been manufactured
sold and used $4,000 automobiles
representing more than $1,000, 0OO, 900 of
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
SEVERAL LIVES LOST
And II eavy Damage Caused BY FLOODS
In Several States.

Pittsburg. July 1S.-The loss OF sew
eral lives and great monetary damase
has resulted from heavy rains through
out western Pennsylvania, eas'.,i
Ohio and West Virginia during the
last q hours.
The rivers and mountain streams are
out in their banks, livestock mas peei,
drowned. bridges and buildings washeu
awav. railroad tracks swept OIL OF un-
dermined, trolley systems demoraiiIeu'
electric light plants put out OIL coi'i-
mission and hundreds OF famllleS cSlli-
PEELED to abandon their homes ana lahe
refuge on higher ground.
About this city the rivers. have risen
over six feet in ten hours. Reports from
above ,heh city say that recurring
storms during the past As hours have
resulted in a precipitation of from
three to four inches, which, being at
the headwatcrs, when they reach this
city, may cause some damage I'M
looked for at this time of the year.
The interior of West Virginia has
sustained heavy damage. Miles of
trackage of the western Maryland and
tho coal and iron railroads in Tucker
and Barbour counties have been wash
ed ANY, The service of these roads is
said to he at a standstill. The Dry
Fork and Baltimore & Ohio Railroads
are under water for many miles and no
trains can be operated. In the Tygart
valley the towns of Grafton, ROwleS-
burg and Tunnelton are almost sub
merged. the property damage amount
ing to nearly quarter of 4 million
dollars. At Elkins, the rainfall was five
inches and at other points about as
heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
EMPEROR WILL ABDICATE.
Corean Ruler May Turn Throne Over
to the Crown Prince.

Toxic July 1S.-AS n result of urgent
representations by the ministers, 1t Is
very probable that the Emperor or
Corea will ahdicatc in favor of the
crown prince as the first step toward
reform in Corca This will most likely
be followed by the calling of a new
convention which, while keeping CO.
rca's national existence intact Will llm-
it the sovereign power i'll some form
whereby the ruler can exercise MS
powers only with the consent and APP
prevail Of the Japanese rcsidcnts-Scn-
cral. The present ministers in Seoul
are actuated by true patriotism and
are determined to place the Corcan
government upon firm basis and free
from court intrigucs and selfish plots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
THE ABDICATlON
OF the Emperor of Corea Is Set for
10 A. M. Today.

Tho Emperor himself is constantly
dstrustful of all about him and haunt
cd will! the fear of an attempt upon
his life. Consequently boiled :, rice is
Served BIN at|c.irh meal in a locked
silver; bowl which be opens with a key
always kept about his person. Patriot
ic Coreans condemn his policy as sac
rificing the national interest to his
personal benefit and welfare.
The II Ching Hoi, progressive as
ISOLATION claiming o membership of
over 100000 is now openly hostile to
the Emperor and it is doubtful even If
the few now standing by him will con-
tinue their support until the last.
A sufficient induccmcnt is likely to
make them desert the Emperor. who is
now in the most pitiable prcdicament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Every year it is necessary to intro
duce some new features at the amuse-
ment parks, and the novelty this year
is the telephone garden" By means
of transmitting instruments located in
the trees and other points the music of
the orchestra is to be heard at every
point over the ground. seemingly issu-
ing from the clouds. The effect is per-
picking and at the same time pleas
ing. The innovation was tried expert
mentally last year in Chicago and II
has bacn introduced into number OF
other parks in different parts of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
The Hot Weather Test

Makes people better acquainted with
their resources of strength and
endurance.
Many find that they are not SO well
Off as they thought and that they are
easily enervated and depressed by the
heat.
What they need is the tonic effect of
Hoods Sarsaparilla which strengthens
the blood. promotes refreshing sleep.
overcomes that tired feeling. creates
appetite. 49, s.'-t --.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
|. C.Ayvri|
Lorsll.G -

the Clipping. In the interval ~.
nave been kept in the feds
Farm, so that they arc easily af
bic. Ey patient and continpo' aee 9
each farmer could aceomn,ist y 4
clipping without outside hnln nis
tom favors the combined ~, 'W
work. Consequently, It IL b, o'not
extraordinary at some Of th ~ n.'
sheep clips to see thirty starwa,, 1 Y
amen handling the shears ~ :. ca'
among the fleeces. The MI. y "
TONS Of the farhystf and l,are ea =
trees in the adjoining field, 49," a !,
vorite working corners. p,os 'he
astride trfangular.sfiabed "iah !
upon which he ,overturns H. 'fes'
they are supplied frnm a nass fneep
A good man can clip upv.,s =
sheep in a day. exceptionaIlv y
fellows have been known ~ s
hundred. Greater speed can ~ ~
ed by means of machine Inn, :
bad to manipulate. owing IN 4. Z u
nature. and farmers gemr,,,-
the slower but surer prpecsr y
clipping. Fieeces vary Iii ya,s
cording 10 the breed OF -
being worth anything upwan1
shillings each.
Thus the wool Of a flock
sheep is worth at the yery 4,
and, if the market is good, a.
ably more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
SOMERSET.
EAST CORNVILLE.

Mrs. Albert Moody died "Wednesday
morning of consumption. She was very
respectable lady. The husband. son.
John, a daughter, Miss Nettie Moody,
who is living in Boston, survive. Funeral
at O'Clock Friday at the church.
Alonzo Foss of Portland and family are
Samuel Foss.
Mr.. Davis, who was at work for S.
Rlaisdell Wednesday was overcome with
the heat while pitching hay and had to
stop work for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
"AlL NONSENSE"
President futile Says 3. G. NJ. Does No,
Seek Entrance Into Schenectady.

Boston. July 1S.-At the office of
Lucius futile Of the Boston & Maine
Railroad today it was denied that
there was any foundation for the re-
port that the Boston & Maine is seek
ing an entrance t. Schenectady over
tho tracks of the Delaware & Hudson
Railroad.
was the emphatic statement made al
the presidents office. 1T is all non
sense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
THE FUNERALS.
Continued from Page One.)

the accident has been most Jealous in his
attention to the injured.
Fifty men and eight officers from the
Georgia attended the service, as well as
men from the Vermont and New Jersey
which are at the navy yard here. Among
the flowers were pieces from Admiral
Yamamoto, Postmaster General Meyer
and the battleship Georgia.
The hospital authorities having been
unable to determine whether Benz. krei-
ger was the mans true name, he was
buried as George Miller, the name under
Which he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
DEATH TO JAPANESE.
PIacards Calling for Murder Of Off
Gals Are Posted In Seoul.

Seoul, via Toxic. July 1S.-Placards
were posted today in one of the thor
oughfarcs calling for the death of all
Japanese officials in Seoul. The minis
ters arc strongly guarded and every
prccaution has been taken to prevent
riots and attacks upon officials. The
Emperor is reported to be too worried
to take food or sleep, but this report is
considered to be one Of his usual man
cuvcrs to enlist the sympathy of his
pppplp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
COUNTY NEWS
kENNEBEC.
BELGRADE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Turner arc re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son born July IS. Mother and
child are doing well.
MT. VERNON.
Cant. John p. Carson has returned to
Augusta after passing d few days at
home.
Ed Walton is working for c. L. Eaton
of Rome.
III. S. Russ has recently purchased
an automobile.
Miss Annie c. Carson passed S'Ltur-
day and Sunday at The Avalon in
Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Inc highest tree in the world, so far
DIS mas been asccrtained, is an Ans
'rd''ah gum tree of the species of
eucalyptus regnans, which stands in
me cape Otway range. 1t is no 1osv
IMAM Az feet high. Gum trees grow,
very fast. There is one in FIorid,
when shot up 40 feet in four years
and another in Guatemala which ,ro,,'
~ rect in Il years. This corresponds
10 rise Of 10 feet in year, or nearly
one foot a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Tho wool exports of Australia for the
period of July 1, 1906, to March 81. 1907.
says the Canadian commercial agent at
Melbourne. were 1.5550S0 bales from
Australasia. The increase over the cor
responding period of 1866 was 213,-
sos bales, of which Australia contrib
uted ISL. 1863 bales and New Zealand 81
$3.50 bales. Prices continue firm, as the
demand is as active as at the opening
sales Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

Fourteen persons are reported to
have been drowned at Marstrand,
sweden, by the capsizing of a sailboat
Only one of the party escaped.
Doris, the 5-year-old daughter of
George Il. McRca of Danvers. Mass.
died at the Salem hospital Thursday as
the result of burns received Wednes-
day. The child's clothing caught fire
while she was playing about a bonfire
The Pennsylvania State Board of
Pardons at Harrisburg. Pa, has re-
fused to recommend a pardon for
James u. Gentry, the actor, who was
convicted of the murder of Madge
Yorke, an actress. in Philadelphia in
1896.
The condition of John D. OShca of
Lynn. Mass. chairman of the board of
trustees Of the Grand Lodge of EIks,
which is now in session in Philadelphia,
vas critical Thursday and physicians
hold out little hope of his recovery. Mr..
OShca was stricken Tuesday night
with paralysis.
With one blow Of his fist On the jaw,
Harry McGurk prize fighter, Wednes-
day night broke the neck of David
Brennan, a miner. in the house of An
mic Vancil at Springfield, Ill. Brennan
died before physicians reached him
McGurk telephoncd the police what
he had done and was arrested.
The suspenders Of Glen Mattock
whose home is in North Carolina and
who is an engineer on the mud dredg-
or Coastwise at Providence, caught in
the cog wheels Thursday and before he
could release himself was ground tc
death in the machinery. He died almos,
instantly after his body had been re-
moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

In Gothenburg, Sweden. or &
place in its neighborhood; v,lf
built a large factory fer tn r.
ture of artificial silk for
company has recently beensc(
with Il capital not to: be: ~
$780, and not to exceed S4ssa
the purpose of building Ecs
exploiting an invention rrfsdA
ginecr r. w. Strehlenert al nm,
Sweden, for the inanufactnte M
table silk. Excluding experimen,7
industry is new in Sweden, ~
claimed that the silk ,fnafhfisc,
from nitro-ceilulose by Mr. Strpj
ert's nethcd has Just as fine m
pear and is just as strong and du,
as natural silk, or even stronger
further stated that the silk has
tested or tried in Swedish and Ger
cloth factories and that very fayor
reports have been received about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

An estimate Of the value of the ex-
PORTS from the United States of iron
and steel for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1907. places them at STE. ono :.
600. As showing the rapid growth of
tn" iron and steel exports it may be
stated that the exports in 1887 were
only s1s,ooo,ooo, and in 1897, S., 900. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

4 German invention promises new
era in the production of lead pencils.
In the new process of manufacture a
composition made principally from the
potato takes the place of. the cedar in
the pencil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

S. Baring-Gould, author of Con
ward. Christian Soldiers" in spite Of
his seventy-three years, is as upright
today as Re was thirty years ago. He
attributes his erectness to his custom
of writing at high desk in standing
nnSitinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Citizens of New Berlin. c.. are devils
ing ways and rieans to raise money to
erect IN that village monument to the
memory of the late President Mckinley,
The monument will stand in the public
square where. as young man. Mckinley
delivered his first political speech on the
evering Of September 2, 1867,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

In ten years John ID. Rookie
derived $1ci.530. geo in DIVIDEND
Standard Oil--equai, roughly.
total gold PRODUCED the ca
last year.--Financial Work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Five years ago the population d !
Canadian prairie provinces was H]
and the grain crop was 43,oOo.oos bu|
els. In 1906 the population was Id
900 and the grain crop was ?ea,eN|
bushels, one-half of THIS being VII
and grown on less than 4 per cent
the net area Of land available for d
tivation in that section.-Consulx
ports. sJ.F.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Toxic, July 19.-Scoul adv'ees say
that the ceremony Of abdication Of the
Empsror of corea has been set for 10
o'clock this (Friday sssrnins< '''."
sry- -- 18.
Toxic, July 10. -Aedishatch from Sc
oui says that the Emlxror convened
the elder statesmen at o'clock this
morning. The cabinet ministers waited
in an adjoining room while the Emper-
or conferred with the elder statesmen.
After two-hours Conference His
Majesty finally yielded and made up
his mind to abdicate.
1t was decided to hold the abdica-
ton ceremonies at 10 o'clock this rn-
ing.
Much unrest prevails about the pal
ace and at another place crowd OF
2000 is assembled. ~ portion of this
crowd assaulted the office of the Daily
kokumin, but the mob was dispersed
before heavy damage was inflicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
PRESS NOTICES

written in the language
athletic field to the very ub
ebooko interest which the
reluctantly lays asde"-Porand Express 49, a.
the boys att typical cs4
nd a which y3
interesting "Phiadelpha 80
in the hands Of bcyA Ihey
plenty life and action The book Is entirely devoid or
1t ncucates the principles Of right and honorable
Union
describes with pleasing realism life country e
distinguished mcn"-Brooklyn Times - II
finish. and while rousing ana
enthusiasm is wholesome in spirit and teaches lessons "
booksh large acquaintance sports
very interesting to boys in general Bueigh seems
legitimate Elijah ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS News
story typical of the of American E
and inspiration the boy with ambition and ~
Louisville Courier Journal "a
Raymond introduced last oy ~. 2I
how write raMas
boys The sporting side of life is clevery drawn though
life is not neglected. ITEM WI
Of school life worked out Tor y
author academy furnishes with s
wholesome ading"-Epscopa Recorder Philadelphia, "a
This good wholesome reading for boys as s
impossible Raymond Benson with his friends
would like to have W."
friend a companion."Boston Herald III
"The author tells good of boy life in simple yet w
that ike"-Chicago News. . .' ,..a~
he author presents accurately a country s
o students
strive for education.'-Boston Budget .,,s4 u. mi
every heathymindcd boy will enjoy reading about '
boys."-Lewiston Journal ur
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able"-IIttlc Chronicle Chicago. ILL., . ~. and
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

are told in this second volume Of the ieswhich makes
Of 432 pages with eight full page illustrations BY L. Bd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19
RAYMOND BENSON AT KRAA

RAYMOND BENSON. AT Kl2lAM1
TON. by Clarence B. @Burleigh
volume Of the Raymond Benson Ss
this book Raymond Benson and .NsdG
who figured SO prominently in IN
on Letter K, go to famous countlY
envy among the New Hampshire.hlls 10
pare for college. Their life and advent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-19

Wnat DO syDu think your docto, -.
gay anrt feeding yoA hairxith -, -.
Hair Vigor, the new kind7 Her4|
that IT feeds, nourishes. stre,..a ~
The hair stops falling out. eroy.
rapidly, and all dandruif dis,n,.
We publish the formulas rPsu.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-04

rN the line of the unexpected the engage
ment of Miss Edith Root and Lieut..
u. s. Graris was the leading topic
- of the past week. The happy young
couple have been receiving congratu,a-
tons of the most delightful description
since and incidentally have had a good idea
OF the various ways they have impressed
society in general. The wedding of Miss
Helen Hay and Payne Whitney while the
father of the bride was Secretary of State
would be a splendid precedent for the
Grant-Root nuptials-a church ceremony
with both the official and social world gen
orally to witness it, and a breakfast at
home for the relatives and personal friends.
irrespective of official Importance. This was
followed. too, at the marriage of Secretary
Hitchcocks daughter to Commander Sims
and answered the requirements of that
event. 1t has not yet been announced, how
ever. where or when the Grant-Root we'd
ding will be, and with the bride-elect' S
small pleasure in display the chances
seem good for decision for a quiet event
away from this city.
Mrs Henry Clay Evans. wife of the for
mer consul general to London. is here with
her son-in-law and daughter, Lieut.. and
Mrs. David Foote Sellers. Miss Evans ar
rived several days ago to visit her sister,
and the family party is at the Sellers apart
ment at the Connecticut.
Mrs. Leutze and Miss Marion Leutze. wife
and daughter of the commandment of the
navy yard. VIII go tomorrow to Richfeld
Springs to remain throughout the month.
An interesting family party here last
week from Porto Rico was headed by Mr.