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The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
ACROSS THE BORDER.

VI ttuuSdtluo VI ftISolS anu III JIIe
presence of many soldiers, Rafael
Mendez, the former soldier of the
regional army, paid yesterday
morning, with his life, the penalty
for the murder of superior officer.
Mendez faced the firing squad with
bravery and stood erect until he
fell mortally wounded.
chihuahua Enterprise; A nov
city in the way of a school for
prisoners in the municipal Jail is
proposed by the project of Huam,
ustitlan The project has intro
duced many improvements in the
prison, and now has requested the
government to supply the para
phernalia for a school, which he
hopes will occupy the minds of the
prisoners to their improvement.
Mexican Herald: At the reg
ular weekly session of The Veracruz
city council yesterday, the plans of
Engineer Carlos A. Ferrer were ac.
cepted for the building OF the new
city market, which will be quite an
improvement on the present small
and inadequate one. Engineer
Ferrer has the unstinted confidence
of the public, and it is reasonable
to suppose that, with the amount
of money appropriated for this
laudable work, the results of his
efforts will be most satisfactory.
Mexican Herald: The Mexican
gunboat General Guerrero is now
in dock at Barrows-in- Furness,
England, awaiting her crew and
ammunition, according to advices
received at the war department
yesterday, and has been docked at
that place since July 20. Her guns
have already been placed and the
testing of the guns will be done be-
fore she sails from that port. The
boat has been provisioned and will
be all ready to sail August Is, and
is expected to arrive at Veracruz
the first fortnight in September.
chihuahua Enterprise; Colonel
Charles F. Hunt, OF Ell Paso, has
bought out the Sierra Madre Live
stock Company of Colonel w. c..
Greers. This company was organ
lied nearly two years ago to put
sheep on the lands of the Sierra
Madre Land and Lumber Company.
Colonel Hunt gets upward of 10000
head of sheep He will then leave
them where they are for about
sixty days, when he expects to
move them to the lands of the
Succession de Pablo Martinez del
Rio, not far from Villa Ahumada,
this state.
Mexican Herald: Rains con-
tinue to fall in the entire northern
portion of Mexico, and the cotton
growers in the Laguna district are
now hopeful of good crops in the
upper portion. A flow of water is
almost daily expected in the NazaS
river, as telegraphic reports from
the mountainous country in the
state of Durango at Its head state
the rains continue to fall there and
are increasing as the season ad.
vances. The cotton on the San
Carlos and Aviles ranches north
west of here is in a very healthy
state, having been visited by sew
eral hard rains during the week.
The corn in that section of the
country is also in fine shape.
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08

but fortunately escaped uninjured,
AT late hour at night Mr. Cruz
was about to retire, when he heard
a shot near his house. lie went
out into the street, where he en-.
countered a man who Immediately
opened fire on him discharging
several shots. The officer responded
with his pistol, and the man ran
away, joining others in his flight,
Mr.. Cruz pursued the fleeing men
and was joined by several gen.
darmes, but owing to the darkness
the miscreants made good their
escape.
Mexican Herald; 1t would seem
that Torreon, or the immediate
vicinity, is getting more than its
share Of electric railway lines. The
survey has been completed for the
addition to the Ferrocaril Electrico
de Lerdo a Torreon which is to ex-
tend in direct line from the
athletic park, between Torreon and
Gomez Palacio, to Lerdo. As soon as
the new power plant which is now
we'll under way in Torreon, is COM
pleted, work is to be commenced
on the grading and track laying
for this extension. The new power
plant which is being built by
Giesecke and Ross Hnos., is to be
one of the largest and finest in
Mexico. A great deal of the ma
chinery is now here, and work on
the building is progressing nicely.
chihuahua Enterprise: The con-
tract which has been pending be-
tween the government and w. A.
Bird, the we'll known architect and
builder, for the contraction of a
new federal palace in chihuahua
which is to be occupied by all of
the government offices for the state
of chihuahua, was closed Yesterday
and all the plans approved and the
final papers of the deal signed.
Mr.. Bird who has been in the city
for several days in connection with
the details of the contract left last
night for chihuahua and the work
of putting up the building will
commence Immediately on his
arrival in Chihuahua. This con-
tract has been pending for some
time and Mr.. Bird was in the CITY
several months ago for the purpose
of signing the contract, but at that
time some minor changes in the
plans were suggested and the gov
eminent held up the contract until
these changes were made. The
building is to be of stone and con-
crete and steel and is to be a
modern up-to.date structure in
every respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

The steamer City of Augusta was
late on her trip up the river yesterday
and did not reach her dock at this city
until after ~ o'clock. A part of the de-
lay was due to the late arrival OF tn
Ransom b. Fuller on account ot tho
FOG. and the small steamer was aist
bothered by the low water in the rivel
as well AS by one of the dredge scows
which was sunk at the edge OF tho
channel where the dredges are work
ing between this city and Hailowel'
which left barely room for the steamer
to get by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Yesterday morning witnessed the de-
parture of two more of Augusta
mighty hunters for the wilds of North
ern Maine. they being Nathan Weston
and Lyman e. Viewer The two gen
tlemen were bound for Mike Mari
camps on Indian pond. where they So
iourrcd last fall. and it is said tina
while Mr.. Weston went prepared tt
slay anything in the shape of game a.
sight. Mr.. Viewers going into thu
wilds was for the purpose of trying t
get onother shot at the deer that M
didn't get last fall. They expect t.
visit the main body of hunters or
Deer Island. Moosehead. during then
stay. and their arrival in camp will b'
the signal for a general roundup of al
the deer on the island. In connection
with the coming visit it is understoo.
that Chairman Carleton of the FIST
and Game Commission will send sev
e-al wardens to Deer Island to see tina
the hunters in the excitement of TN
chase do not kill more deer than tn
law allows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Notice has been received at poi1ce
Headquarters from Police Commission
err Bingham of New York city giving
a description of one Lehman A. Cooper
alias Bobby Cooper. who is wanted for
forgery and grand larceny. Cooper is q
years old. feet inches In height ana
weighs 100 pounds; medium built, very
blond hair, blue eyes, sallow complex
ion. smooth face. high forehead. lie Is
q broker by occupation. an ahaplt
talkcr, a graduate of Yale, and res
ident Of Larchmont, N. Y, and New
York city. Is likely to be found around
hotels. cafes and clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Train 1U2, the westhound express
which leaves Augusta at 4o5 z. NJ. IN
der the summer arrangement Of trains,
has only been sent out in two sections
twice during the entire season. This is
because Of the Introduction of the bis,
Pacific tyne Of locomotives which can
haul so much heavier trains than the
type formerly used on these through
East trains, enabling heavier trains and
reducing materially the anxiety and
labors of the train officials. Train 1h2 is
low made up Of from 13 to - cars daily
md the travel is very heavy, although
the vacation rush is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Augusta Spiritualists are interested
in the coming Maine State -Spiritua
list Convention which will be held in tnt
Grange hall at Skowhegan on Satur
day and Sunday. Oct. and 4. and it i
probable that some of them VIII DE il
attendance The Maine Central has
granted regular convention rates from
all points; east of Portland, and th'
Skowhegan House has made especially
low rates for all attending the con
VcntiOc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
the MAINE SANATOR|UM

For the treatment and cure OF persons
with pulmonary tuberculosis. was erec yea
bv. and is under the management OF inc
Maine state sanatorium Ass SoiH nh,an e
thropic. This sanatorium is a model OF
its Kind For curative effect t and ma1 for
It's present capacity is fifty-five pa
TENTS The completed plant would pro
vide for one hundred. The cost OF com
pleting it would be comparatively small.
Money is wanted for this. and for a'dlns
needy patients. An endowment fund OF
$500 800 is greatly needed. For further in
formation write to the secretary, Angus
ia. Maine.
The officers and. directors are: P i5e:st
dent, Gen. Sclden Common: Vice President,
Hiram W. Kicker; Treasurer, Treby John
son; son; Secretary A. G. Yeung' N p; Med Med
tees: Hon. John f. Hill. Hon. WALDO
Pettengll, S. H. Weeks. NJ p. Hon. f. e.
Whtehouse. Rt. Rev. Robert Goldman
Hon: VIM. D. Pcnnell, F. c. Thayer NJ
D.. g. H. Payson, Hon. Cyrus w. Davis
Hugh ]. Chisholm. f. D. chamberlain,
Frank G. Payson, Estes Nichols. M. D.,
Fred E. Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

At meeting of the Cory High Ath-
letic Association held Wednesday af-
tcrncon Archie Meadcr was chosen
president of the association. william
Williamson was chosen captain of the
baseball team for next season and He
man Foster manager. Guy Smith wa:
chosen manager of the basketball
team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Hon. Parker Spofford of Bucksport
member of the Board of Railroad Com
missionerS, was in the city yesterday
on matters of business and was at th'
office of the board at the State House
for d portion of the day. Mr.. Spofforc
has been in Boston for the past ter
days and stopped off at Augusta on hi:
way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

The Welch cottage at Cobbosseecon-
tee, which has been occupied by mem
bers of the family during the summer
months, Will be closed for the winter
neXt Monday Miss Alice G. WEIGH
will go to New York and Miss Eliza
beth p. Welch will go to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

A party of Augusta people in which
were Mr. and Mrs. Will Messci, Mr.
and Mrs Charles MesSer and theil
daughter. Eda May, Mrs Lura Leigh
Mrs Charlotte Messer, Fred MesSel
and Fay Clark returned to this city
Sunday after having attended Rome
fair and camping out for the past few
weeks at Hillside Camps, Belgrade
Lakes All report an enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Word has been received of the death
at East Acton, Mass, of Mrs. Jarvis
Williams, formerly of Augusta. Her
grlhoou home was the home now Crcu-
pied by DR.. r. II. Stubs, and was built
by her father, the late Johnson Lunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

A whist party and supper will b.
given at st. John hall Saturday eve
ming by the Danes of Ste. Anne, which
is expected to be one of the good tlme
of the fall season. supper VIII b.
served from o'clock until $780, a
which time playing will begin. Th'
party is given for the benefit of thu
church fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

The members of the Arnitage Clui
will hold their first regular meeting
with Mrs. Richard Goodwin on Mon
day evening, Oct. 5, and it is desired
that all be present An interesting
feature of the meeting will be that the
different members will tell their cNper
fences in earning dollar for the club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Among the callers at the club house
of the Augusta Yacht Club yesterday
were c. w. Martin and G. w. Brown OF
Boston and William E. Walsh of Au-
burn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

3. N. Stoner, travelling passenger
agent for the c., B. &, @. Railroad, was
in the city yesterday in the interests OF
his line and was a caller on Ticket
Agent Fuller of the Maine Central Of
flee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
Daily k.nneb<t Journal
TeIephone-135.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Gen. Walter Reid Of Waterville was
IN the city on business for a short time
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

For today's dinner l.. S. Young has
a good supply of salmon, halibut,
nackerel, smelts, finnan haddie, clans
and oysters. Telephone SSH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

At the opening of the superior court
Thursday morning the jury in the case
Of state versus John w. Carroll of
Belgrade. an Indictment found by the
grand jury at this term for assault and
battery armed with a dangerous
weapon on w. p Cummings at Bel
grade in June last returned a verdict
of not guilty and the respondent was
discharged. The jury had the case I'M
Ter consideration for five hours.
An appealed search and seizure case
against Dennis Burke of Chelsea was
continued until the January term.
The jury. after elaboration of a
few minutes, returned a verdict of
guilty in the case of state versus Ida
Burgess of Waterville, an Indictment
found by the grand jury at this term
COR maintaining q common nuisance.
She was sentenced to pay fine of $3.50
I'd costs and in default of payment to
serve four months in Jail. She was
committed John f. Nelson of Water
vile apeared as counsel for the re-
spOndent
Della Micue of Waterville, who was
Jointly indicted with Mrs. Burgess,
vas placed on file pending her good
behavior. Frank l.. Dutton of Au-
,usta appeared as counsel for the re
spondent.
The next and last case to be heard
before the jury. that of State versus
oliver Harvey of Chelsea, an appealed
search and seizure process from the
lacision of the Gardiner municipal
,ourt. was called.
County Attorney Bcane appeared for
he state and George w. Heselton of
Gardiner for the respondent.
The witnesses for the State. Deputy
sherffs d Frank Moore of Augusta.
Marshal Burns of Gardiner. James ].
Donovan of Hallowell. Frank Fl.
Meady of Randolph and Frank II.
Marshall of Farmingdale, testified to
making raid at the respondents
house at Chelsea on May % last and
;eizing 16 pints of Whiskcy.
Several witnesses were sworn in be-
1alf of the defence and Oliver Harvey,
me respondent, took the stand in his
,wn behalf He testified that he did
1ot know to whom the liquor which
vas seized tv the sherffs belonged.
rho liquor seized was not his property
md he had no liquor for illegal sale.
John r. Harvey. son of the reSpon-
lent, testified that he never knew of
INV loucr being sold at the respon-
tents house. that no intoxicated per
sons had ever been seen there.
At this point on recommendation Of
county Attorney Bcane mol pros was
uttered in the case and the respondent
was discharged.
The court will finally adjourn some
time Friday.
In the case of Frank u. HOuGhtOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated, Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con,
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels, and restores the natural action of
the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseare or grippe and is mid
and pleasant 10 tax Refuse substitutes
Bowtl.tch. Webster & a.
espt2eW..f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Miss Sarah WOart, who had been
spending the summer at Welchs Point,
Cobbosseecontee, has taken quarters at
the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

The Miriam Circle will meet this
evening with Mrs. w. H. Turner, No.
l02 Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
SUPERIOR COURT.
Verdict Of Not Guilty in
the Carroll Case.
Charged With Assault on Man
at Belgrade.
Discharge Of Oliver Harvey on a
Liquor Case.

With the disposition of the Oliver
Harvey case in the superior court
Thursday the criminal docket was
completed and court will finally ad-
journ sometime Friday although there
is a possibility that it may be held
over until Saturday
At the close of the last criminal case
Thursday afternoon in open court,
George w. Heselton of Gardiner, Il for
mer county attorney, said:
Il think that it is we'll understood
by the members of this bar that Mr.
Beane has filled the office of county at
torney to the satisfaction of the citi-
zens Of this county and to the special
satisfaction of the members of this
bar and this court"
Judge Hall said: GAS this is the last
criminal case MIR. Became will try as
county attorney, it is proper that l
should add my opinion OF Mr.. Beanc's
services during his term of office. l
have never known during the long
period ] have occupied this bench, a
county attorney more Jealous, and
moro square in the performance of his
duty in the office than Mr.. Eeane.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

NJ E. Sawtelle, who had been living
at l16 Winthrop street, has moved to
10S on the same street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Ro kind to vour skin Use only Satin
skin cream and Satin skin powder. Poe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythias. King Company. No. 4 Regular
Captain, Jas. A. Woodland.
Recorder. HARRY M. HERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

r. B. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE
No. 81. o. O. F. meets in I. O. O. F.
han the End and 4th Wednesday evenings
Of each month at o'clock.
SADIE F.. METCAlF, g.
CLARA M. TURNER, Rec. Sec.
m.N-H-tH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

In the case of Frank r. Houghton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 1890 M. W. Of
A. Regular meeting LIST and % Mohoay
evenings.
w. p. BERRY, Clerk.
aDr22mon- wedAfrflyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. p. N
Regular meeting every third Tuesday 81
. O'clock
r. III. HOxIE. Clerk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-08-28
Aug. 21-2S Sep 1903.
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth.-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate OF ID. v.
Williams, deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition OF
Eva |. Williams. OF the county OF Blue
Earth. representing. among other things. that
ID. V. Williams. late OF the county of
Blue Earth, in the State OF Minnesota. on the
first day OF August. A. D.. 1909. at the county
Blue Earth. died intestate. and being an In
habltant of this county at the time OF his
death. leaving goods. chattels, and estate
within this county. and that the said petit
TONER is the surviving wife of said de-
ceased. and praying that administration of said
estate be 10 herself granted
1t Is Ordered, that said petition be heard be-
fore said Court. on Monday the Ia tn day OF
September. A. d. 1905. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at
the Probate Office. in the Court House IN Man
kato. in said County.
And all persons interested In said matter
ares hereby required to appear at
said tine and place and show cause IL any
there be why said petition should not be
granted.
Ordered further that notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased and TO all
persons interested. Try publishing this order
once In each week for three successive weeks
prior TO said day of hearing. in the Mankato
Free Press, a weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato in said county
Dated at Mankato the 10th day OF August
A. ID. 1908. By the Court
WIN. Il HUGHES,
probate Court Seall Judge OF Probate.
Thos. Hughes. Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-08-28
Aug. Il, y. rs.
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County OF Blue
Earth.-ss In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate OF f. r..
Flanagan. deceased.
/. On receiving and filing the petition OF Kate
Flanagan OF the County of Blue Earth.
representing among other things
that II. r. .Flanaga late of
the county OF Blue Earth. in the
state of Minnesota, Ga the End day of August.
A. D.. 1908. at the county of Blue Earth.
died intestate. and being an inhabitaht of this
county at the time of his death, leaving goods,
chattels and estate within this county and that
the said petitioner is the surviving wife
OF said deceased. and praying that admins
tration OF said estate be TO herself
granted:
1t is Ordered, that said petition be heard be-
fore said court on Saturday, the 5th day of
September, A. D.. IeoS. at 10 clock am, at the
probate Office, in the court house. in Mankato
in said county. And all persons interested in
said matter are hereby required TO appear al
said time aud place and show cause. Ii any
there be. why said petition should not be
granted.
Ordered further, that notice Thereof be given
TO the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
interested by publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing in the Mankato Free Press,
q weekly newspaper, printed and published at
Mankato. in said county.
Dated at Mankato. the 18th day Of August.
A. D., 1907.
BY the Court.
probate Court seal.l WM. F. HUGHES.
Judge OF Probate.
Chris. Carlson. Atty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-08-28
Aug. Is. 81. 2s-l90S.
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADJ
MINISTRATOR.

STATE Or MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth.--ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate OF Thomas j
Dickson. deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition of
Petrene Dickson of the county OF Brown.
represe nting among other things. that
Thomas J.. Dickson late of the county OF
Blue Earth. In the State of Minnesota. on the
3lst day of July A. ID. 1908. at the County of
Blue Earth died intestate, and being an in
hahitant Of this County at the
time of his death. leaving goods. chat
tells and estate within this county,an that the
said petitioner is the surviving wife of said
deceased. and praying that administra-
tion OF said estate be 10 James Dickson
granted;
1t is Ordered. that said petition be heard be-
fore said court. on Monday. the 18th day OF
September. A. d.. 1908. at 10 o'clock a. M. at the
probate Office in the court house. in Manka-
10. in said county. And all persons interested
In said matter are hereby required TO appear
at said time and place and show cause. If any
there be. why said petition should not be
granted.
Ordered further. that notice thereof be CIV
en- to the heirs of said deceased and 10 all per-
sons interested. by publishing this order once
in each week for three successive weeks prior
TO said day of hearing i'm the Mankato Free
Press. weekly newspaper. printed and pub
lished at Maukato in said county.
Dated at Mankato. the 18th day OF August.
A. D.. 1903.
By the Court.
probate Court Seal.l WIN. +. HUGHES.
Judge OF p-rhs.'
A. Frederickson Attorney.