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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Boat Upsets==
Nine Perish.

Toronto. Cnt. July cG-DurinS the
heavy thunderstorm last night Il gasolin"
launch with 10 men on hoard capsized in
Humber and only one succeeded in reach
ing the nearby snorc. A police constable
who WAS patrolling the shore heard the
voices of men singing on the lake, then
loud cries of distress ana afterwards ST
lence. Those drowned are.
Joseph Irwin. Jack Twins. Walter Hun
din. Frank Kyle. Glen DAILY, Frank DAILY,
Dawson Nerheragan, Gordon Leroc,
Ridge Miller. all Of Toronto junction.
George Shields, the only survivor, says:
I'VE left Sunny side for Hanlon's point.
opposite the city. at &c and were return
ing about 1870. When about 600 yards
from shore at Sunnysde the storm struck
the launch broadside and upset it. All
were thrown into the water. Some cluns
on, but they all seemed to disappear at
once. 1t was pitch dark and l saw no
more of any of them. I struggled to the
shore and walked home as best I could. :
Three bodies have been washed ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Sensation
at Monmouth.


Monmouth, Me-, July 26-Monmouth
hld a sensation Thursday afternoon,
when the visitors were surprised 10y
the rc-appcarancc of George Duffc, af-
lent demonstrations.
his first appearance was at the home
of Albert G.. Smith. where he inquired
for Mr.. Smith. He was directed to the
bayfield,. There. it is alleged he APP
preached Smith. began to heap abusive
language upon him. ana picking up Il
stick. as heavy ana long as Il whiflle-
tree struck the surprised man across
the back and shoulders.
Smith started for the officers of the
law. and Duito set out for the home of
his relatives not far away. these being
the Bates brothers. There it is said he
scared the folks by his talk and acts.
Taking, his trunk into the road he stove
it UP.
Mr.. Smith and the sheriff and q dep
uty from Winthrop found Dumc later
at North Monmouth. three miles from
the scene Of the alleged assault. He was
taken 10 Winthrop for hearing Friday
forenoon.
1t seems that Duffe, when he for
mcrly lived in town. had had a griev-
ance with Smith over DUTIES fathers
viii. Smith was appointed executor Of
the will Of Ephram Duffe. 4 we'll
known. and highly esteemed citizen
here. and also was appointed guardian
for this son George
The son il is alleged threatened the
life Of Smith at that time and Smith
had. him arrested. Duffe it is said So
cured bail at Winthrop and skipped
town, never making his whereabouts
known from that day until he reap
peared at Monmouth Thursday of this
week.
A.. During his brief and cvcntful visit
Thursday he said nothing as To what he
had been doing or where he had been
during this period of ten years. His ac-
lions made his relatives think that he
might be affected mentally. while 9th
ers thought that he was under the in
nueEce of drink.
At the hearing before Judge Cover
in the winthrop municipal court Fri
day morning. Duffe was bound over to
the September term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
DYNAMITE OUTRAGES
Said to Be Outgrowth of Jealousy Be-
tween Factions of Gamblers.

Chicago. July 2G.-.\n attempt to blow
up the residence of Mont Tonnes, an
alleged professional operator Of gam
bling houses, was made last night by
some person unknown to the police.
The miscrcant was armed with a steel
cased bomb.
Five days ago q similar attempt was
made to dynamite the saloon operated
Iv eX-State Senator John f. OMalley
This case has been kept secret.
Beth attacks, barren of serious re-
suits, We're i'll other respects similar to
that recently made upon the residence
of 'Elind John" Condor, an associate
of TcnnCS. At that time the front Of
t'undon'S library was torn out and the
lives Of the occupants of the house We're
saved only by the fact that they We're
in the back room at the time.
The whole series of incidents is said
to grow out Of jealousy between war
ring factions of gamblers and of efforts
IN the part OF partisIrs of the rppoSi-
ton to brighten the men thus attacked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Sim. Orin0C0 Ashore

| Halifax, n. s., July ga NTarconi
| wireless message to The Associated
Press from Cape Sable says that the
west India Line steamer Orinoco,
tEr) Capt. Bale, from the Windward
Islands and Demedara via st. John, n
t.. is ashore on Seal Island and will
ike to be n total wreck. The captain
and crew were saved
The steamer arrived at st. John, n
H., on Wednesday, last and after land
ing ~ passengers, and part Of large
@encfai cargo proceeded on Thursday
for this port. The weather was very
bad iii the Bay of Fundy. thick fog
prevailing all the time, the steamer
proceeding at reduced speed.
While feeling her way along the
coast today the Orinoco brought up on
the dangerous lodges which more than
once have sent steamers to destruction,
and there shn held fast AS soon as she.
struck the engines We're reversed and
every effort made to back her off the
rocks failed. The steamer at once be-
gan 10 settle by the bow. and Il hasty
examination showed that the water
was rushing in the fore hold. When
this dispatch was sent there was six
feet of water in the peak. There is also
water i'll No. hold to the depth Of four
feet.
The steamer is resting easy on the
rocks. and the sea is smooth but she
is in very dangerous condition and
should Il storm come there would be
little chance Of floating her. The en-
gineS are disabled and there is no as
sstance at hand. The steamer is about
half Il mile from the shore. She has n
cargo for Halifax. principally sugar.
and if this is saved it will be in q
damaged condition. Pickard & Black of
HalifaX are the owners Of the Orinoco
and they will at once despatch tugs
from here to her assistance.
The Orinoco registers 1850 tons net
and o4S6 tons gross. She was built at
Flushing. Eng. in 1855 and was regis
tered at London in 1901. She is 80 feet
Q inches long and % feet, inches deep.
The steamers original name was Bro-
mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
MRS,EDDYSCORES,
EvidenCeIn the State Must
Be Oral, Master Rules.
Hearing to Determine Compe-
tency 10 Begin Aug. 10.
Master and Co.masters Listen to
Papers In the Case.

Concord, y. H.. July 26.-After devot-
ing the whole Of their first days sit
ting to a review Of the papers FLED
masters and co-maSters appointed by
Judge Chamberlain Of the superior
cnurt to determine the competency of
Mrs. Mary Baker G.. Eddy, head of the
Christian Science church and defend
ant in the suit. postponed further
consideration of this phase of the suit
until August Il.
Judge Edgar Aldrich of the United
States district court of New Hamp-
shire. sitting as master ana DR.. George
l.. Jelly Of Boston and Hosea w. Par
kcr of Claremont, as co-mastcrs, lis
tened to the reading of all papers bear
ing on The case. and to a discussion
among counsel as to when the inquiry
into Mrs. Eddy's competency should
lie commenced. General Frank s.
Strcatcr, counsel for Mrs. Eddy. urg-
ing that it be as promptly az possible
owing, he said. to her general depie-
ton of physical strength"
Senator Chandler. senior counsel for
George w. Glover and other "neXt
friends" who are bringing the suit.
wanted lnStponcment until Aug. Il in
oricr that the case might be more full
ly prepared and he asked permission to
take dispositions FIR the purpose Of pre-
pairing evidence of the plaintiffs. He
wished to take these dispositions in the
state as we'll as in other Jurisdictions.
but Judge Aldrich ruled that all wit
ncsScS within the state must be heard
orally. This had been contended for by
iencral Strectsr
He also stated that it was the de-
sire of Mrs. Eddy to have the inquiry
begun at once and suggested a date not
later than Aug. 5. Judge Aldrich an
that though he and his Assoc
riatcS had spent the day in listening
10 a review of the case for purposes
Continued on Page Two)
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ONE man IS SERIOUSLY INJURED,
Thrown to Pavement and Suffers COncus=
sion OF Brain=Nearly All of rs Pas
sengers Bruised and Shaken.

IIaverhill, July 2G.-During an elec-
trlcal storm this afternoon lightning
struck trolley car on which the New
Bedford and Haverhill baseball teams
OF Ii" New England League We're rid.
ing and in the excitement which fol-
lowed Edward Octave Of Auburn, ~ Y.
catcher on the New Bedford team. was
thrown headlons to the pavement and
suffered concuS'iOn of the brain. DeIaye
was removed to the Hale hospital and
his condition tonight is regarded as eX-
trcmely serious. lie was deliriouS ana
it was found necessary to restrain him
from violence by the use of Il straight
jacket.
Nearly all the - persons on the ear
suffered from bruises and some We're
severely injured.
Manager Caravan of the New Bed
fCrd team was thrown from the ear
during the stampede and strucl, on his
lace On the pavement. He received
serious cuts and bruises and suffered
the fracture of two fingers
Manager Hamilton of the Havcrhill
team. who was sitting beside Manager
When the stampede occurred. Mr. Ham
ilton was bruised and his right leg was
severely scratched. President Clohecv
Of the HGverhill club also suffered from
bruises. Several women and children on
the car tainted. but none Of these Sus-
taired serious injury.
The car was just starting from 4
siding 1T the baseball grounds when 4
fuse blew out. While the railroad en-
ployes We're making repairs. lightning
bolt passed through the ear and struck
everyone in the car. which was an open
one, apparently made q jump for safety.
Disre".rding the canvas curtain which
had been pulled down on account Of
the shower. men. women and children
made q wild rush for the street, and in
the panic many were thrown heavily to
the pavement.
The electrical connections of the car
were entirely burned out by the light
ming.
During the shower lightning struck in
two other places in the city. Thirty en-
ploycs of Il shoe factory in Wharton
were seriously affected by Il lightning
bolt which struck IN electric light pole
close to the factory.
The accident put al the incandescent
light circuits in the vicinity out Of COM
mission for Il time as the controller box
on the pole was shattered.
The cottage house of Charles Chason
at Riverside was struck by lightning
and burned the damage being about
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 26.-A disturbance
that moved rapidly over the north por-
unn of the country With steadily in
crcaSing intensity, is central tonight
over the lower st. Lawrence valley. 1t
was attended by showers in New Eng
land. Temperatures will be moderate
eastward through the middle Atlantic
states and New England. The winds
along the New England coast will be
fresh to brisk west: middle Atlantic
coast. fresh west To northwest: south
Atlantic coast, light to fresh and
mostly southwest; Gulf coast, light to
fresh south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27

who was walking with Harvey Searles
When he met the carriage Jess,
Seal "S and Deputy Sheriff William
Holmes. who arrt stcd the respondent
llutchinS testified that while he and
S"iri'S were walking along the road
ScarlcS said that if lie ever caught his
Wife ana brother together again H.
would shoot them.
S""c aitcrward they met The car
ria2e and he ran upon seeing Harvey
produce revolver
Jesse also ran and while doing 50 n
shot passed through his neck and out
OF his mouth. He heard the shots fired
at Mrs. Srarlcs but did not see the
killing.
jesse Scarl"s Described what took
place. lie did not see his sister-in-law
killed as the shots were fired after he
ran away.
Deputy Sheriff Holmes stated that
when he arrested Scarles the latter
said he had shot his wife and brother
ard himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
WITNESS TELLS ABOUT THREAT,
Jesse Searles Gives His Account of What
Took Place at Time OF Tragedy==Sheriff
Holmes Tells of Harvey's Statement.

Pennington. Me. July ga pre-
liminary hearing on the charge of muir
der was given Harvey A. Searlcs today
before. the municipal court He is ac-
cused of killing his Wife. slightly
wounding his brother, Jesse, ana at-
tempting suicide two weeks ago upon
meeting his wife and brother riding
together in a carriage.
Searles entered n plea of not guilty
and after hearing during which three
witnesses were, Introduced, proba Bile
cause was found for holding MIN for
the September term of the supreme
court without bail
Jesse Searles WAS held as 4 princi-
pal witness in $1,000 bail which he was
unable to furnish. Both We're locked
up in the county Jail here. The respon-
dent has fairly well recovered from
the bullet wound in his breast
The witnesses were Ray Hutchins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Fish Dynamiters Are | Con-
victed at PASSPORT.
Mite Officials Gather Evidence
on canadian Cruiser.
le,yy Penalties, Fine and Imprison.
ment, Imposed.

Eastpcrt, Me-, July 26.-The dyna-
miters of Passamaquoddy bay were
oiyen setback Thursday in this city
When three OF them were given a hear
ing before Judge l.. III. Newcomb, the
State being represented by L. T. Kim
ball, who is clerk for Commissioner
kJnmes Donahue of Rockland, who was
also here.
q The prisoners were James 4. Dem
bow, Henry Harris and Ed. Lanll. we'll
KNOWN Quoddy boatmen, who live III
/. the southern part of PASSPORT and who
t,sMere arrested for illegal use Of dyna-
mite in The barber this week, the
cases Being followed up by Lawyer
Kimball and Commissioner Donahue Of
the Maine sea and shore fisheries
& 1t was not known up to the hearing
& that they had been seen in this section
a6f the coast for some time to gather
mp evidence against the violaters of the
j fishery business. The two officials had
: been on board the Canadian fishery
&Hrotcctive cruiser Curlew in the bay
This week and had gone up ana down
.Athe boundary line many times in the
stCurlew as well as in the small steam
Z tender known as the Pup" they had
/. ehbugh evidence to warrant the arrest
|sOf the prisoners.
Z Denbow was. represented by LAWYER
f. W. Pike, pleaded not guilty and
was cross examined. but when The
sacts were introduced by Lawyer KIM
sball r was plainly evident that the
MafHe officials had proof that could not
re shaken. Both kimhall and Donahue
Mero poeiftgeiv Identified as the fish
srnaen they had seen in the American
AaIs an the American side of the
endarg in the harbor and that he
haskgEes M two sticks of dynamite
MI aighted cigar which he
1oke1,, had seen him gathering nm the
seead and stunned fish later and had
eSaiched the operations of others in
stheir boats from the Canadian cruiser
.Curlcw and her tender.
8 The trial was closely watched nv
many of the Qucddy boatmen present
eahd from the facts that were intro
duced by officials who had Come here
70 break up the Illegal practice which
mas Killed off many schools Of fish. if
was noticed that the violaters had he
come very bold and evidently did not
,hind the Dominion cruiser as She
crniscd near them but across the boun-
dary with the Maine officials on board
watching the operations.
Judge Newcomb found Lank guilty
"h 'ic wv" counts and gave him the
hdNi'htm fine of 800 and costs as we'll
as W days in Jail in each case. Den
-" "Ppeaied ana his case will come
W III october at the supreme court ut
A''ci'las. Ills bonds were fixed at $500
Continued on Page Two)
CHlLLS AND BONE-AcHEs
S S Iorerunncrs Of grip and severe colds
.antoru Ginger cures them quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27

a decision Of the Canadian ANA
tour Oarsmens Association will bar all
amateurs of the maritime provinces
from competing at the national rcgat-
Ia at Philadelphia. The Canadian As
sociation has refused to endorse the
entry of John O'NeiI. champion Scullcr
of the maritime provinces for this re-
gatta. because his club. St Mary'S, is
not member of the Canadian Assoc
citation There is not n single club in
the maritime provinces affiliated with
the Canadian Association. boat racing
there being controlled by. the Maritime
Provinces Association. The Canadian
Association endorsed Halifax entries
last wear ana the year before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
ELECTIONS DELAYED
BY Work Of Taking Cuban Census
Cubans Disappointed.

Havana. July 26.-The Cuban clcc-
tinns, is now generally conceded can
not be held this year. Secretary Taft
had hoped to hold municipal elections
in September or October. but it is found
that the census, which must be com
pICtod kCfor" the elections, cant be fin
ished until late in the fall The elections
in consequence cannot be held until
January or February.
Tie situation 50 far rs the elections
are concerned. is disappointing to Gu
bans generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
THE SAMPSON JURY D|SACREES
AND ISF0RMALLY DISCHARGED

Pittsficld, Mass. July GA disa gree
ncnt was reported today by the jury
hat for 1G hours had been considering
he case of Alden Sampson: the Pitts
cid automobile manufacturer. who
vas charged with manslaughter in
ausing the death of Felix Maxwell. an
ged man by running him down with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Has the Historic Holy
Grail at Last Been Found?

it was brought to England by Joseph,
of Arimathea, after the crucifiXion.
The vessel is Of blush green glass of
some kind, cunningly inlafd with silver
leaf A number of eminent persons,
including some peers with ecclesiasti-
cal interests. Ambassador Reid. Prof.
William Cronkcs and the Rev. r. J.
Campbell have examined it. 1t is now
in the possession of Prof. Crookes. who
has undertaken to solve its history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27

an automobile on April 2, last. The
jury was then discharged from further
service.
Sampson was liberated under the
same bail, 5000. that he has furnished
since his arrest. 1t has not yet been
decided what further action. If any. will
be taken in the case. -, E.,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27

London, July 2G.-The EXrrcss prints
a story of the discovery near Glaston-
bury Abbey, of q glass vessel of beau
tiful workmanship and apparently OF
great antiquity, which. the discoveries
believe, is the Holy Grail of the Ar
thurian legend The Holy Grail IS the
cup from which Christ is rcputch 70
have drunk at the last supper. and.
according to ancient Britilh tradition,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
DAMAGE is HEAVY.
Severe Storm Causes Big Loss oi
Property At Augusta, Ga.

Augusta, Ga, July 26-The storm which
swept over Georgia last night did much
damage to property and incalculable dam
age to the beautiful shade trees of the
city. One bolt Of lightning set fire to the
Gotten in the card rooms Of the Augusta
cotton factory and at the same time
turned on the automatic gprinkler sys-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27

tenn, quickly eXtincuishing the fire by
flooding all parts Of the building. Large
quantities of manufactured goous We're
ruined and the damage to machinery will
be heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, July 26.-Forecast for
New England: Fair Saturday: warm
or in east Maine cooler in west and
south portions; Sunday fair, fresh west
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-27
Boston Forecast.

Boston, July 26.-F"rccast for Eos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; light to fresh westerly winds
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-13
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE-NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the Keith and Lincoln counties irri-
cation District will receive sealed proposals
for the purchase OF the slxty-siN hundred
tS6, 10000 dollars remaining of the bond Is
sue Of said district up &c the hour OF ten
o'clock a. m. on April second, 1897, at the
ONCE of the secretary OF the irrigation DIS
trict in the Village OF sutherland, In Lin
coin County, Nebraska. Said bonds are Ia
the denominations OF one hundred (SlOOOOl
dollars each and bear interest at the rate
OF six percentum per annum payable SEMI
annually on the frst days Of March and
September OF each and every year begin
ming with the first day OF September, 1906,
These bonds are Of three series and ten or
them are due on the first Gay OF March,
1917; thirty nine Of them due on the first
day of March, 1913; seventeen OF them are
due on the hrst day OF March, 1890. The
sealed proposals may be for the whole Of
said bonds or for any portion thereof, and
such bids will be opened Immediately after
the hour Of ten o'clock a. m. on the said
second day of April, 1901. The board re-
serves the right to reject any and all bios
Dated this eighth day OF March, 1907
JAMES SHOUP. Secretary
RI2d20N
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-13
GOVERNMENT NOTICES

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
master, Fort Robinson, Nebraska, FEB
ruary 81 1eG.-Sealed proposals, Ia uipi-
cate, subject TO the usual conditions VIII
be received here until % M, western stan
dard time, March so 1871, for the con-
struction. proper. OF one set field officers
quarters, two double sets captains guar
tiers, one double set lieutenants, guar
tiers, one ten-set bachelors officers quar-
ters, two double cavalry barracks, two
double stable guard and shop buildings,
four cavalry stables and one veterinary
stable at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Bid
ders are required 90 submit with their
proposals samples OF the bricks they pro-
pose to use for facing and backing with
prices for each different kind. Plans may
be seen In oC1ce Of chief quartermaster,
Denver, Colo. and IN office OF the con-
structing quartermaster, Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan. Fun Information Furnished
upon application TO this ONCE. Proposals
TO be marked Proposals for Construction
OF New Buildings" and addressed to the
undersigned. Captain Leon s. RoudieH,
Constructing Quartermaster.
Mch-a-5-i2-IS-2T-S
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-13

CHIEF QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE
Omaha, Neb., March II, 1907. Sealed pro-
lions, will be received here. until 10 a. m,
central standard time, April 10, 1907, for
furnishing transportation, drayage, and for
handling stores In Department OF the Mis-
souri, during year commencing July l, 1907
United states reserves right to reject or
accept any or all proposals or any part
thereof. Information furnished on appli-
cation. Envelopes containing proposals
should be marked Proposals for Transpcr-
taton on Route No. -" and addressed to
Rl2-Is-14-l5aS-g
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-13
REVIEW OF RECENT BOOKS
Restorative Tower Of Nature Told in
stsry Of Buff"
some Fiction, bus Majority OF Books
Deal with Actualities Of Life
end Progress 90 Man
Kind.

Buff: Tale for the Thoughtful" by
"a Physiopath." describing and illustrate
ing the steps Of Bun's progress, as thought.
reason ana observation which brought him
into harmony with the restorative power
Of nature viii be helpful to many thou
sands who did not possess a knowledge OF
the great benefit OF careful diet ana plenty
Of fresh cir, The author disputes. upon
reasonable grounds, the hereditary and
also the contagious nature OF consumption.
contendlng that Il arises from wrong liv-
ing in childhood and youth and the conse-
quent loss Of recuperative power. He
claims that perfect physical endowment
cannot be maintained except by avoiding
excuses and living In harmony with ones
environment and that the highest mental
endowment cannot be secured apart from
the highest physical condition. Published
by Little, Brown & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-13
LEGAL NOTICES

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
eeiysd az office OF treas5ureI' B3attle Noun
Springs, South Dakota, until ~ o'clock
m. March 18Th 1907 and then opened, for
an intercOmmunicating telephone system, IN
accordance with drawings and specidca-
ti0ns copies Of which. With blank proposals
and other information, may be had upon
~ s-l3-l9