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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
OAKLAND.

l.. W. HutchinS, foreman of the track
crew of the w. & 0. road has resigned
his position. He is succeeded by O. N.
Getchell
c. c. Ellis visited in Wiscasset Sum-
lay
Miss NJ. G.. Lancaster, who has been
acting as demonstrators for a Bangor
firm, is enjoying a vacation at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cowan
IN Church street.
Charles Tozier is making repairs up
on the roof of the Free Baptist church
F. H. Clark was in town from Smith
field yesterday.
c. l. Lincoln has returned from a
trip to New York
Danny Tozier has finished a months
work in the grocery store of ID. NJ.
Marshall & Co.
The mems class Of the Free Baptist
church will meet at the home of Sargie
Warren on Water street on Friday eve
ming.
George w. Manter was in town from
Sidney yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Longley of Sid
ney visited here yesterday
The Ladies Aid Society of the Free
Baptist church will hold a social at
Mrs. G. w. Manter's in Sidney,
Wednesday afternoon and evening. If
the weather is bad the social will &C.
cur on the next fair day. Teams will
leave the church at l o'clock.
Ed. Clement was in town yesterday
from the North pond camps.
Charles Morse of Dexter is in town
for a few days.
w. A. Flanders was in Shawmut
Sunday
Thurlo Brown has gone to North
camps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Fogg of North
Arson are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Freeman
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Harpers and son
Walter have returned to Bangor, af-
ter visit with relatives in town.
Frank Sweeney. George Pullen,
Charles Bates and Murray Leonard are
enjoying a weeks outing at Hurricane
camp Salmon Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Morse and family
are at Christmas Cove for their sum-
mer outing.
The Changers will meet at the hall al
9 o'clock Wednesday morning to take
their departure for the grounds where
the annual picnic will take place.
The Oakland Wooden mill started
work yesterday, after two-weeks idle
ness
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Marshall and
daughter left yesterday for visit in
North Anson
The shovel handle shop will resume
| work today after short shut down fol-
repairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Shepherd and
family have returned from Ocean Point
after a two weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
LlLLEY FOR GOVERNOR.
Will Seek Vndication at Hands g
Connecticut Voters.

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 3. The call
this city Sept s and 3, to nominate
state officers, Il congressman large,
and seven Presidential electors. was Is
sued today.
The Democratic state central com
mittee will meet Thursday to select
dates for the Democratic convention.
The political canvass has already be-
gun, there being three candidates for
the Republican gubernatorial nominal
ton, but opposed by the politicians;
Lieutenant Governor Everett J. Lake.
who has large personal following and
Congressman-at-l large George L.. Lii
ley, who is supported by the party or
ganization and who will consider a
nomination and election to be tanta-
mount to vindication of his course
in Washington in trying to investigate
the submarine boat contracts. The town
primaries will begin this week. Most
of the party leaders have come out for
Lilley and the foremost is that ne mas
the best chances to win a majority OF
the convention delegates.
For congressmen-at-la Large Senator
James f. Walsh of Greenwich and Speak
er John G. Tilson of New Haven are can
didates ana the organization leaders are
divided in their support. Governor Wood
ruffs friends oppose Senator Walsh be-
cause of the latter's attacks upon the
governor at the last session. when vetoes
of trolley charters were sent in. and
Speaker Tilson's candidacy is hurtfnl to
the governors canvass, as it is contra
ry to precedent to nominate two officers
from the same town. The canvass row
under was Is the most interesting in many
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
1926 PERSONS DEAD
And Property Damage of $8,oOo,Voo
One of Latest Reports.

Winnereg, Man, Aug. 3.-Latest re-
ports from the forest fires raging in
and around Fernie, B. c., tonight place
the number of fatalities at 1875 persons
and place the financial loss at about
$S,000,G00.
From 5000 to 1000 men, women and
children from the flame swept region
of Crows Nest are packed in Gran
brook and the surrounding hills.
The situation tonight at Michel Is
critical. Numerous fires started in the
town this afternoon which We're only
nut out by heroic action. Fires are
raging on all sides and it only remains
for high winds to rise and complete
the destruction.
Hopes are faint for the safety for the
place for should the fire jump across
the river it will be impossible to save
the town. 1t is not alone the new
town but the Coal Cos. buildings ana
the entire old town will be doomed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Shepard Wins
With Ease.

Glasgow, Aug. Sin the Glasgow
Rangers sports today Melvin w. Shep-
ard, Irish American A. c., was an easy
winner Of the half-mile run, starting
from scratch and making the distance
in I'm SIS and beating the Scottish
competitor one and one-fifth seconds.
A match has been arranged between
an American team, the members OF
which as yet have not been. selected
and the Scottish Amateur Athletic AS
sociation the games to be held at the
Edinburgh exhibition, August 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
Some Say 200 Pershed at Fernie,
Others Assert Death List Is 400.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 3.-Vancouver
today awoke to a full sense of the sit
uation around Fernie. According to
one report the loss will exceed SlU,-
10000 and the death list total VIII
never be known. 1t is now believed
here that at least 200 persons persisted.
Vancouver wired $4,000 for relief
yesterday and sent a train load of sup
plies today. A special dispatch from
Winnipeg declares that the deaths Will
reach 400.
When the flames We're consuming
Fernie all the prisoners with the ex-
ceptions of five blacks and suspects
were released Later they We're cap
tured and sent to Nelson. A telegram
from Editor Sampson of the Gran
brook Herald says:
"All help needed quickly or worse
will follow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
KALAMAZOO RACES.
Sterling Mckinney Takes the 2.09 Trot
From Jack Leyburn.

Kalamazoo, Mich. Aug. 3.-The defeat
of Jack 1.eyburn by Sterling Mckinney
this afternoon in the 209 trot was the
feature of the opening day of Kalama-
zoos first meeting as a member of the
Grand 1rottng Circuit. The meeting,
which Is combination OF the great West
ern and Grand Circuits, was successfully
inaugurated before 900 persons.
The 2.O9 trot and the ZIG pacing events
were the features of the afternoon. Jack
Leyburn won the opening heat of the 2.O9
trot with Sterling Mckinney finishing
NTH. The veteran driver, Gecrs. Their
proceeded to drive Mckinney to victory
in the next three heats. Minor Heir had
no trouble in taking the PIG pace in
three straight heats, breaking the track
record in the first and third heats. which
he won in 2.O3 and 202a4.
ZIG CLASS PACING-ARCADE TOG.
GERY-PURSE $1,000.
Minor Heir. b h. by Heir-at-Law,
r, kitty Glover by Red VALID Dean.1
'1 Wi,i.a. G ia.n;; b h, by Gametta
Star Patchen. blk h, by Joe Patchen
Jesse James. 8, by Forsee iBoorej4 !
l)r; Bonney. blk l.. by J. II L.
Queen Walnut. 70 m. by Walnut
Boy CTavlOr) ................d DIS
Time-acs, 2.Gss.. OK. : '"'
III CLASS PACING-PURSE s1Oo)
lsineta. b m. by Bavolte hoomis). Il 1
colo Coin. oh g. by Gold Hill CRob-
inson and Hogan ...........2
me emperor, CHI h. by Constantine
Nolsto'D go. ...........-............4 3
Brownell oh h, by Alcande (Sunder-
pi, 49,; :..............3 d.
FRINGE Onward. &. by Barnaid
Time 2.t7i4, 2.Os1k. 2.1Olk.
pa CLASS TROTTING-puRsE $1,000.
fancy Royce. blk M. by Aller-
ton (McCarthy) ...............1 25
Loyal b h, by Boreal (Geers). IS 2 / {.
Prince Kohl br h. by Fred
Kohl (Esseryj ........4 81
Lazy n Patchen. blk m, by The
hatcher Boy (Wilson) .........2 5
Roy Crook. b h. by Silent
Erook ffogam ..............3 5 43
st Peter. br &. by Courcer
Murphy ...................6 ds
HAYNES, g. by son of Red
Wilkes CTiter) ...........,7d de-
Time 1871. 21sls 2.isH. 2 i7H. 2.1sh.
2.o3 CLASS TROTTING-AMERIC
HOTEL PURSE 5000
Sterling Mckinney. h. by Nc
Kinney by Director (Geers). IS IL
Jack Leyburn, CHI 6, by Alto Ley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
1T DIDN'T FLY.
BaIdwin's Military Airship Trial al
Washington Postponed Until Today.

Washington, Aug. "A large crowd
that gathered at Fort Niger today to
witness the first preliminary flight of
Captain S. Baldwins military balloon
but met with a disappointment. The
balloon was taken to the parade
grounds. but it did not fly. 1t was
found that it would be dark before Ger
tain adjustments to the airship could
be completed and as Capt Baldwin
and the signal corps officers did not
care to have the balloon make pre-
mature flight and run the risk of an
accident which might be construed as
a failure. the trial was postponed un-
til tomorrow, when everything will be
in readiness.
Secretary of War Luke F.. Wright,
Gen. Bell. chief of staff, and Gen. Al
len. chief signal officer. were present
in anticipation of the event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

George PettibOne, for years prOmi-
nent in the councils Of the Western
Federation Of Miners and charged, with
President Meyer and Former Secretary
Haywood with completely in the muir
der of Former Governor Steunenburg
of Idaho. died Monday night at Dem
yer. following an operation for cancer
Pettibone was never formally tried, but
was discharged after the acquittal Of
Haywood and Meyer.
The engagement was announced
Monday at Atlanta, Ga. Of Miss Ethel
Fluff to Lieut. A. II. Chaffee, Jr., 18th
Cavalry, and son of Lieut.. General
Chdftee retired. The marriage vii.
take place late this fall, Miss Huff is
the daughter of Mrs J. A. Dodson.
: wife of the superintendent of the Tai
lulah Falls Railway, which is known
as the shortest railway in the United
States.
While sitting in her carriage in
front of the Red Lion Inn at Stock
bridge, Mass. Monday, Mrs. Henry 1.
Parsons Of New York, a prominent So
cicty matron, was run down and bad
~ hurt by an automobile, driven by
Charles Casey of Lee. The motor car
struck the rear of the carriage throw
ing her violently to the ground. Mrs.
Parsons was taken in an unconscious
state to the summer residence Bonnie
T'rae" where physicians found that
she was suffering from a collar bone
fracture, Commissions and shock. She.
is expected to recover. Charles Casey,
who was operating the motor, is a son
of John II. Casey of Lee, a wealthy
merchant.
Three fatalities occurred Monday
night in Holyoke. Mass. While try
ing to save his five-year-old brother
Daniel from drowning in the third lev
ell canal. James, 7-year-old son of
Howard A. Insolvency. of 80 Bridge
street fell into the water and was him
self lost Daniels body was recovered
soon afterwards but life was extinct
James body was not found. Zavia
LcBrun, known as Jerry Brown, aged
Is years, fell from a platform while
fixing belt in the Farr alpaca mill
and sustained a broken neck. He had
a family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The condition Of L. T. Burnaham Oh
yy,,,b,,r Mass. the widely known
civil engineer. who mas cohstructeu d
number of the famous tan huiluliis9
of the country and VINO was lnJureu
Detroit Mich. Sunday night by fall
ng from a street car, was repoi'eu
Monday night as practically uncnane-
ed. He was semi-conscious ana MS
physician believes that he has Iair
chance OF recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
REPORTS VARY.
Exact Number Of Dead as Result OF
Fires May Never Be Known.

Nelson, B. c., Aug. Sit is estimat-
ed that the number Of known dead as
the result of the great fires will reach
1875 and the property loss is placed at
100000.
The exact number Of fatalities may
never be known and there seems no
way in the meantime of procuring an
accurate list. Reports are conflicting.
Reports received at Michael placed
the number of dead at Fernie at l02
with 64 others burned in a logging
camp at Elk river An official state
ment said to have come from Fernie
places the official dead list at Fernie
and surrounding camps at 175 with
the property loss at $S,000.0O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
CADETS, FATE UNDECIDED.
President Has Not Yet Reinstated the
Boys at West Point.

oyster Bay, Aug. 3.-Whether the
dismissal from West Point Military
Academy of the eight cadets VINO had
been found guilty of hazing is TO DE
made or the young men reinstated
through Congressional action or Exc
cutive clemency is still undetermined.
This attitude by the government is set
forth in an official statement set forth
today by President Roosevelt through
Rudolph Foster, who is the acting
private secretary to the President dur
ing the absence Of Sec. Loeb, now on
his vacation.
The President characteriZes as err
roneous contrary announcements mace
earlier by Sec. Loeb and Sec. Luke T..
Wright. Today's statement explains
that the President has not yet heard
finally from the secretary of war as IL
the latter's recommendations in the
matter and that therefore the nauonal
Executive has reached no final decision.
BY Sec. Loeb the President had peen
represented as approving the dismlssal
of the cadets Subsequently and fol-
lowing a conference with Mr.. ROose-
welt. Sec Wright told the newspaper
men that decision to reinState the
offending cadets had been reached.
In the course of his daily talk with the
newspaper men on July % Sec. Loeb stat
ed that Mr.. Roosevelt had set his ap-
prevail upon the findings of the board OF
inquiry, the reports of which had been
forwarded from the war department IN
Washington.
Washington, Aug. 3.-When seen tonight
as to the statement given out at the cX-
ecutive offices in Oyster Bay to the ef-
feet that the President had come to no
decision in regard to the dismissal of the
eight West Point cadets charged with
hazing. Sec. of War Luke E. Wright
said:
Whatever the President says is right.
l do not wish to discuss the matter fur
Their"
In regard to the statement accorded to
him on Saturday to the effect that Pres.
Roosevelt and he had decided to rein,
state the dismissed cadets. Sec. Wright
explained that the decision may not have
been definitely agreed upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

There Is more Catarrh IN this section ",
the country than all other diseases pu.
together. and until the last fe" yealss
doctors pronounced it local disease anu
prescribed local remedies. and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treat,
ment. pronounced 1t tncurable scir ,noI
has proven catarrh to be CONSTITUTIONS n ni
disease and therefore reures constltuliomr-
al treatment. Hairs Catarrh Cure. man
ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toeu w.
Ohio. Is the only constitutional cure IN ~
the market. 1t is taken INTERNALLY, ~ ~
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonlll,o , ~
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one ne
hundred dollars for any case IT falls ~, "
cure. Send for circulars and testm1nN,ns'
Address: f. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo y
Sold by Druggists. 75c. ..,..
ton. lals6
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AID FOR SUFFERERS.
Sir WiIfred Laurier Gives Orders to
Send Tents and Blankets.

ottawa. Ont, Aug. Sir Wilfrid
Laurier Monday sent a message to
Cranbrooke, b. c.. stating that Gen.
Macdonald, quartermaster general. has
been instructed to place all tents and
military blankets belonging to the
militia department in British Columbia
at the disposal of the fire sufferers.
The militia authorities in the province
have been ordered to facilitate the dis
tribution OF tents etc, and to do every
thing possible to assist those rendered
homeless by the fire,
The cabinet council will Immediately
consider what further federal aid can
be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Official
tSigned FRANK r. DRAKE.
Captain and Adjutant I'd Infy..
Camp Adjutant

I,y special orders. issued yesterday, Ma
1or John J. Dooley. assistant cher of ord
nance. was detailed on the staff of the
camp commander az assistant to the ord
nance officer
Musician Fred S. Rand. Co. NJ, I'd 1nfy.,
was detailed for special duty as clerk at
camp headquarters
Corporal Fred b. Perley. Co. M, ID
Infy.. was detailed for special dnty dur
ing the encampment as nail carrier.
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DEAD ARE FROM 100 TO 1900.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

down and Sunday morning many CT
the men and their stout-hearted wives
came in from the hills to which they
had fled, to view the smoking remains
Of their city. Many narrowing tales
were told. One woman of West Fernie
had just emerged from her home, which
was on fire She dropped dead of heart
disease The neighbors buried her In
her garden and then ran for their
lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

Last year New York city spent *SS'-
ODo. 600 OH it's public schools: Chicago.
$4,000, 900; Boston, more than sle'ooo'
900: Philadelphia, little mere than w.
OO0. 600 Though Philadelphia is the
third city in population i'm the United
states IL stood thirty fourth In per cap
ita expenditure On schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
THREATENED By FIRE.
Hastings and Wseksboro in Danger
From Forest Fires.

Millinocket, Me, Aug. 3.-The little
settlements of Hastings and Weeks
boro. several miles from here, We're
endangered tonight by extensive forest
fires. Crews of woodsmen are fighting
the flames and aid has been sent from
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
They will cure me OF
DYSPEPSIA
Newburg Center, Me-, 70,

Newburg Center, Me-, 1906.
II had been troubled with dyspepsi.
several years and could not seem &c
get any help for it. A friend of mine
advised me to try your Bitters, which
1 did, and have found that they have
helped me. I think in time they will
cure me of dyspepsia" Yours truly,
Mrs. Rebecca Tribou.
The true 81. F." Atwood's Bitters
have been used and recommended by
the general public for nearly SIXTY yeare.
SOC. at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
sixTY-THREE PERISH.
Not a Person Escapes from Canadian
Lumber Camp.

Vancouver B. c., Aug. "a report
from Cranbrook. the first station west
OF Fernie. says that 61 men and two
women We're burned to death in No.
logging camp of the Elk Lumber Co
The camp was surrounded by fire and
not a single person escaped. Hundreds
of refugees We're being sent through
from Fernie to Cranbrook last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

was sought by Mr.. Hitchcock. VINO
nlaces the utmost confidence in Senator
Cranes advice.
No day has been fixed by the chair-
man for his projected trips to Wash-
inpton. Boston and Oyster Bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
FIRE AT PRINCETON.
An $4,000 Blaze Follows $4,000 Loss OF
q Month Ago.

Calais, Me. Aug. 3.-The general
store of Waldo w. Mercier in Prince
ton was destroyed by fire late today
rba ,oss is estimated at $4,000, insur
ance $27OO. The building was former
w a warehouse which had been recent
w fitted up, the original store having
heen burned a month ago at loss OF
$4,000.
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burn (Grady1 ......................l
Nalna, b nj, by Peter the Great
(I,ulgossb ...,................. 4" . .
May Earl, b m. by San Mateo
-yfEoWprmanD Northumberland
Octoo, b K. by Great Heart tMc-
IL:tneD '.......-......''... "'0
Tine-2G7A, 2.OGS4, 2G7%. 2.07A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

The Field Day to be held by Excel-
sior Pomona. Aug. IS, at Crystal LAKE.
Aliens Mills, promises to be Dig
time. Several speakers of prominence
have been engaged Among them, MIS-
Kate b. Ellis of Fairfield state SCI
F.. Fl. Libby of Auburn, State Deputy
G.. O. Purinton of BoWdoinham.
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NO SPARE TIME.
Continued from Page One.)

Watkins to Speak in Massachusetts.
Chicago, Aug. Sit was announced
today at the national Prohibition
Headquarters that Prof. Aaron S.
Watkins, nominee of that party for
the Vice Presidency. will open his
campaign in Massachusetts at Lynn,
speaking on Aug II.
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Old Town Man Killed by Electric.

Old Town, Me-, Aug 3-John Wal
lace, 60 years old, unmarried, stone
cutter, was struck by an electric car
late tonight while walking on the
track and instantly killed, his body
being badly mangled
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NATIONAL eUARDsMEN.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

conduct Of officers and men Is concerned.
shall he exemplary. You are encamped
here in the city of Augusta whose innab-
itants, because OF alleged former miscon-
duct OF tile Guard, regard your presence
with some misgiving. This anxiety must
be allayed. An army is either disclp.
lined body or Il mob, and member OF
1t Is either a gentleman TO whose keeping
the order Of the community may be trust,
ed or he Is rowdy. You are enjoined
to visit the city only when necessary !.
yourselves In a quiet and dignitied man
ner. Coats will be worn buttoned, shoes
polished, and street lettering will not be
permitted. Endeavor to impress the peo-
pie that you are not on a military outing
but are here in the responsible position
OF IA soldier The comma nding officer re-
lies on your honor and your sense OF pro-
priety FOR the carrying out OF his desires
in these matters.
IT, No enlisted man will be permitted
to visit the city except by written pass
of his company commander, approved BY
his regimental commander. Passes VIII
not be given to interfere with any duty
or calls. not will any extend beyond taps
Soldiers taking pass privileges VIII on
going out of camp report themselves 10
the non-commissioned officer in charge of
quarters who will inspect their uniforms
and general appearance All enlisted men
going out of coming into camp will pass
over No /. between the commanding OH
GERS tent and the guard.
III. All officers will turn out PROM pity
at all formations, and none will be eXcus-
ed except by the camp commander; nor
will they visit the city except by per-
mission of the same authority.
IN Civilians unaccOmpanied by an off,
Ger will not he permitted to enter the
body OF camp except on pass AMI at such
hours as the commanding officer may per-
init. Those presenting themselves with
ont passes will be sent to the officer of
the guard who in all cases will exercise
his discretion Civilians will not visit the
enlisted portion of camp without special
permission Of the comma ndin;. officer.
BY order Of Colonel Newcomb:
FRANK F.. DRAKE,
Captain and Adiutant, I'd Infantry, Ad-
lutant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
RELIEF FOR VICTIMS.
Spokan and Other Cities Of the North
west Send Supplies.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 3.--Relief from
Spokane was the first to reach the fire