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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

JACQUES Faure, the French acronaut,
made balloon ascension from Dicppa
Thursday. A shift of the wind carried
the airship out over the sea.
The roof of house being construct
ed near the Duma building at st.
Petersburg collapsed Thursday and
crashed won through the partly fin
ished floors. Ten workmen We're killed
outright and 40 others We're injured.
The number of dead in the grade
crossing accident at Hammontiton, n.
j., Wednesday night. in which wa
Eon containing five Italians was
struck by Philadelphia & Reading
express train, was increased to three
Thursday, when Philip Bruno. driver
of the wagon, died in hospital When
the train struck the wagon all of the
italians were thrown out and a man
and boy We're instantly killed
The consul general at Hamburg of the
republic of Salvador has received the fol.
lowing cdblegram from President Figue
roa: 1.-THE revolutionary outbreak in
Honduras is very insignificant and will DO
easily suppressed by the government Of
that state. Salvador is carrying out the
obligation undertaken with the other
states of Central America and is keep
ing watch on her frontiers and capturing
all fleeing revolutionists."
Charles Taylor, a Missouri Pacific tell
egrapher at Lamonte, Mo-. who was on
duty on the night when two Missouri Pa
cific passenger trains collided head on
near Knobnoster, last week, was arrested
at Presden Wednesday on a charge of
manslaughter. Eight persons We're killed
and about 80 injured in the collision. Tay-
Tor and dispatcher. f. w. Strang of Sc
dalia, Mo, were held responsible by the
coroner's jury. Strang has not been ar,
rested.
An unconfrmed report from Alas
ka says that the steamer Ohio has put
into Dutch Harbor. The Ohio sailed
from Seattle June l for Nome, Alaska,
with 400 passengers and was caught
in the ice. The last definite Informal
ton from her was on June 90, when
she was in company with the steam
er Umtalla, in comparatively clear
water.
The police at Montreal, Que, have
learned that the man killed in a Chi
nese opium den on Lagauchetire street
Tuesday afternoon was Joe Enright, a
character well known to the police of
many American cities. Diligent search
is being made for CROOKED Neck"
Smith. an alleged pickpocket The po-
lice say that Enright and Smith quar-
relied over the division of stolen
pocketbook and that Enright was kill
ed in an exchange of shots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
PICNIC IN WOODS.
President Roosevelt and Family En-
joys Days Outing.

Oyster Bay. N. v, July 9.-Presidcnt
Roosevelt and his family early today
started out for days picnic in the
woods
On account of the Presidents absence
from Sycamore Hill today no information
on the reported utterance of the Presi-
dent regarding war with Japan as
quoted by r. p. Hobson at Denver could
be secured.
Secretary Loeb declared he knew moth
ing of any such statement by the Pres
ident, but said when Mr.. Roosevelt re-
turned at o'clock tonight the matter
would be brought to his attention.
Regarding the reported closing of a
contract by the President with the Serb,
ner Publishing firm for the publication of
his African hunting stories. Secretary
Loeb said today that he had no informa.
ton on the subject to give out, but
thought that it was probable such a con.
tract had been made. No official state.
ment. however. could be secured.
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TO HELP RAILROADS,
Charles Elliot Warren Makes Appeal
to All Bankers.

Frontenac. N. Y, July 9.-An appeal to
all bankers to work together to restore
railroad credit, as a means of overcom-
ing the effects of the recent period OF
financial depression, was made today by
Charles Elliot Warren, president of the
New York Bankers Association in his
annual address az the opening session of
the 18th annual convention of that or,
ganiZation.
Public antagonism to corporations and
particularly to railroads must cease" said
Mr.. Warren. For the welfare, not only
Of the railroads but of. the whole country,
all should work to strengthen railway
credit. Capital invested in railroads is
today performing the greatest service in
the United States and is receiving tho
least return for it,
Mr.. Warren said he regarded all the
signs of the times as pointing to gen
eral revival of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
ADDITIONAL CONVENTION NEWS
THEVTCE PRESIDENCY,
Would be- Candidates Are Plenty-The
Best Men Decline.

Denver, July 9-The Missouri delega.
ton today called on Former Governor
David r. Francis and announced q
nomination for the Vice Presidency
The Missourians expect to secure fol
Mr.. Francis the support of eastern
Democrats because of the fact that he
was a member of the Cleveland cabi-
net.
Two strong pre-convention possibili-
ties for the Vice Presidential nomina-
ton were apparently removed from
consideration later in the day by the
decision of Missouri not to present the
name Of Former Governor David r.
Francis and Massachusetts not to
place Former Governor William L.
Douglas in nomination.
Connecticut is determined to present
the name of Archibald Mcneil and
hopes to gain the support of other New
England delegations.
The Indiana delegation today began
working earnestly in an effort to work
up sentiment for John W. Kern for
Vice President. His delegation is solid
~ behind him and more than a doz-
en- states have been pledged to sup
port him in the event that Judge Gray
of Delaware is not available.
The Georgia delegation will place
Clark Howell in nomination for the
Vice Presidency. j. T. Hill of Cardelle,
Go, will present his name.
John Mitchell, the former head of the
United Mine Workers of America, to-
day made personal appeal to the AL
ALBANIA delegation not to preSnt his
nam to the convention for the Vice
Presidential nomination.
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MANY WORKMEN KILLED.
New Bridge At Cologne CoIIapses With
Disastrous Results.

Cologne, July 9.-The new bridge I'M
der construction over the Rhine at Co
logne fell in today and number of
the Worlmen engaged on the structure
lost their lives. Up to noon IA bodies
had been recovered and nine lncn had
sbeen taken from the water seriously
injured.
The scaffolding supporting the pow
erful crane used in the erection of the
central span of the bridge collapsed
and carried with it several other spans
n number of workmen We're thrown
into the river. Some of them are still
underneath the scaffolding. and there
is no hope for their lives. A number of
boats put out for the scene and began
the work of rescue. About a score of
struggling men were quickly picked
up.
1t is impossible to tell at the present
time the exact number of victims
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
WINTHROP.

Mrs. T. f. Webb went to Lake Grove
yesterday with a party from out OF
town.
Little Bonita Tolle was operated on
in Lewiston yesterday for growth in
the throat.
Miss Ellis and a party from Provi-
dence Il. l., are at their cottage on
Sturtevant hill.
The Congregationalists held Il Mems
prayer meeting Wednesday evening. j.
L., Cobb led the meeting and the sub
ject was '"Ihe Uplifted Christ
Miss Eva Heon has returned from
Boston. where she has been visiting.
At the Methodist church Sunday
morning special singing will be given
by the Junior League.
Cradle Roll and Parents day will be
observed Sunday morning at the Con-
eregationai church. AaspeciaI sermon
for the parents will ,lA delivered by
the pastor. "A section pffhe church viii
be reserved for the little ones and
their parents. Roll call will be followed
by promotion of the Older ones to the
Primary grade, each child receiving a
diploma.
The Lewiston, Monmouth 4 Green
TelehOne Co. is extending it's line from
the residence of Nj. NJ. Woodman to
Graham's cottage on The NarroWs
lake.
Mrs. 2. r. Thompson of Solon is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
A. Murche.
T.. S. Wood of Belgrade was the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Julia Wood,
Yesterday.
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~ -kliEiI1h'i .h"n. Y. su
sSifsd ii elit snT .9e,t.A1ue.itl
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Forest Fire At Randolph.

fire which ragged all yesterday after.
noon and we'll into the evening burned
over about five acres of valuable pine
growth on the Moore farm in Randolph
owned by Weston Lewis of Gardiner
About 20 residents Of this section in Ram
dolph turned out. to- fight. the fire and by
o'clock last evening had it fully under
control with but little chance of it,
spreading further unless strong breeze
springs up. The fire started several days
ago but did no serious damage until yes
terdav = -lnoon. when it worked into the
thick pine growth and was famed by
the breeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
RIVAL CONVENTIONS.
West Virginia Republicans Finally Re-
pudiat the Boilers.

Charleston, w. Va, July 9.-Johr
Sherman Darst, assistant state tax
commissioner, was nominated for state
auditor today by the regular Republi-
can state convention of James X. Hall
Hall was yesterday nominated for au-
ditor by the Sherr delegates, who held
d separate convention and his name
was presented today to the regular
convention. William G. Connolly was
nominated for attorney general by the
regular convention. 't
A letter was read in the convention
today signed by every candidate Tor
a state Office with but one or two eX-
captions, in which they repudiated the
convention held by a larger number
of Sherr delegates yesterday that
nominated Sherr for Governor.
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EXPECT LONG FIGHT.
Princess Sagan Not Surprised BY
Count Boni's Latest Move.

Paris, July 9,-The attorneys for. The
Princess De Sagan are not surprised
that Count Boni De Castellane intends
to attack not only the Prince De Sagan,
but his wife. in his suit to gain pos
session of his three children. They
say they expect the count will attempt
to create as much of a scandal as pos
sible and they look for a long legal
battle.
The Prince and Princess De Sagan
arrived at Versailles today and took
up their quarters in hotel where they
probably will remain until they open
their house in Paris in the autumn.
They both decline to talk of the suit
brought by Count Boni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
RIOTERS ARRESTED,
twenty-five Soldiers In Custody At
Fort Washington, Md.

Washington, July 9.-As the result of a
serious riot late Tuesday night mt River
view, resort on the Maryland side of
the Potomac about IA miles below here 2,
privates of the United States army are
under arrest at Fort Washington, Md,
and Captain Edward N. Macon, who en-
deavored to suppress the outbreak, suf-
fered broken arm and many of the riot;
ers sustained painful injuries.
The participants may be courtmartioled
Tuesday being payday. Is Of the men. it
is said, had been drinking and became
involved in free-for-all fight at River.
view in which several civilians partici
pated. Men. women and children excur.
sonists fled from the resort.
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cUARosMEN ORDERED OUT.
Acting Governor Bell Sends Troops Il
Scene Of Indian UPRISING. 40 '''@-.'

Guthrie. July 9.--Acting Governor
Bell has just ordered a company of
National Guards at Chandler to pro-
coed ut once to the scene of the Indian
trouble. Troops ordered out at the re-
quest of two sheriffs and Adjutant
General Canton who are on the scene.
Other companies were ordered under
arms.
Adjutant General Frank Canton at
o'clock ordered Cos D of Guthrie,
M of Oklahoma City and X of Gapulpa
under arms to be held in readiness to
leave for the capital of the Snake In
dams at a moments notice. Reports
from Canton indicate that the Snake
Indians numbered 1000. Co. b left
Chandler this afternoon for Henrietta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
FIRE AT ELLSWORTH.
Two Houses, Three Barns and Other
Buildings Burned Thursday.

Ellsworth, Me, July 9.-Two houses,
widely separated, on the outskirts of
the town, three barns and other build
ings We're burned late today by fire
which started in the Matthew Wood
ward homestead, on Water street out
side the fire limit and spread to other
buildings in the high wind, no water
being available to check the flames.
The sparks of the fire were driven by
the wind a quarter of a mile away to
the Goodwin homestead owned by
Misses Frances and Sarah Goodwin of
Lynn, Mass, and this house, with
barns and out buildings. The total
loss is $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The members of the First Baptist Sun.
day school and society held their annual
picnic at Togus yesterday on the Nation
al Home grounds. Picnic dinner was
eaten in the grove near the old cemetery
after which a visit was made to the diff.
ferent departments of the Home and the
party remained to the band concert. DR..
II. S. Burrage, the chaplain at the Home,
was a guest of the picnic party and as
sisted in showing them about the
grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
WILL NOT ACCEPT.
Judge George Gray Swears He Will
Not Take the Non1in alton.

Wilmington. Del. July 9.-Judge
George Gray today said he had re-
ceivcd last Friday a telegram from
Henry Watterson of Louisville urging
him to accept the nomination for Vice
President.
He replied that he would under no
circumstances accept such a nominal
ton should it be made. This. he says,
is still his attitude and will be unalter-
ably to the end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
WATSON NOTIFIED
That the Peoples Party Nominate Him
for the Presidency.

Atlanta, Ga. July 9.-Thomas E.
Watson of Thompson, Ca, candidate
for the Peoples party for President of
the United States. was formally in
formed tonight of his nomination by
the committee appointed by the St.
Louis National Convention, at large
" attended meeting of the Populists in
this city. The notification speech was
delivered by Judge X w Forrest, of
Albany. n. Y, chairman of the COM
mittee who in a few words advised Mr..
Watson of his choice as the party $
candidate. The convention selected a
new executive committee and Presi-
Dental electors to be voted for in the
November election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

work has been progressing on the bal
lasting the other side of the bridge and
lis. now..about all done to the bridge.
The rails will now be brought along
and the laying of; the track this, side
of Spears Corner pushed This work
has been waiting for the bridge to be
finished so that the material could be
hauled by work cars. 1t will not take
long to lay the track that remains to
be done between Spears and Merrilrs
Corners. 1t is now thought that the
road will be in operation by Aug. 15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Canoe Overturned But No Tragedy.

A party returning from Pleasant
pond in divers launch Wednesday
evening discovered an overturned ca
noe in the stream and soon the party
saw three young men on the shore.
wao had just succeeded in getting out
of the water They had been fishing
from the canoe and in some way it
upset. One of the men was pretty we'll
exhausted before reaching shore, but
they recovered all right. Capt. Oliver
picked up the canoe and such effects
as were floating in the water and
thanks to his aid the young men We're
able to proceed home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The thrilling picture "a, Drama in
the Alps" is the headliner in the pie
lures shown yesterday at the Iris thea
ter. Other films are "Testing a Life
Boat" "The Shepherd" "a Basket of
Coal" '"Nhe Poor School Mistress "a
Rival of Sherlock Holmes" "a Mistake
in the Dark" The illustrated song is
"Shout Hurrah for Our Soldier Boy
The same bill will be given this after
noon and evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Advertised Letters.

Following is the list of advertised let
ters at the Gardiner postofiice for the
week ending July A: Miss Bessie Bal
Icy, Mrs. Cynthcy Bentley, Mrs. Mary
Hunt. Mrs Geneva l.. Lovely, Mrs. Il.
l.. OLoughlin Mrs. Maud York, VIM,
Baker. general delivery II. G. Bowey,
J. e. Fuller. c. w. Hadlah, Francis T..
Harvard. Richard Mills, Raymond
Earl Perkins. Ernest l.. Pease, A. j.
Raw. 4. f. stevenson, C. S. Williams
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DICK APPROVES HITCHCOCK.
Expresses Opinion That Taft Made a
Wise Selection.

Washington, July Ex-senator Charles
Dick of Ohio, who has had wide expe-
rence in the management of political
campaigns in his native state, as well
as in national contests, believes Mr..
Taft acted wisely in selecting Frank
II. Hitchcock as national chairman.
The senator was inclined to the be-
lief that the tariff and currency ques-
tions would be the principal issues of
the campaign, .ta4Nt." he added, "one
cannot be too, sure. of that yet, for in
the final anaNlsis the people them
selves make the issues"
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BELIEVES IN PUBLICITY.
Treasurer Sheldon Will Have Money
Enough for the Campaign.

New York, July ct have always
believed in publicity with with respect
to campaign expenditures said Georse
r. Sheldon, the new treasurer of the
Republican National Committee today
He added: In the approaching cam
paiSn l will be guided solely by the
publicity law. I am not alarmed over
the outlook for raising money for our
expenses in the coming campaign.
They told me | couldn't raise money
enough for the Hughes campaign but
| got all we needed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
SEVEN ARE DEAD.
Bodies Of Mondays Flood Victims At
Lincoln, Neb., Recovered.

Lincoln, Neb., July 9.-The bodies of
all the known victims of the flood on
Monday have been recovered. The list
numbers seven.
Search for further supposed victims
is going on today. The railroad ser
vice is improving but it will take sew
eral days to restore it to the normal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
STATE ROAD WORK - GRADING
DRAINING, MACADAMiZlNG.
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals for building sectlon
Of state road about 1isO feet in length III
the CITY of Gardiner will be received by
the Mayor at his office until l.. NJ,
july 9th, 1905 at which time and place
they will he publicly opened and read.
Plans may he seen, specifications forms
OF contract and proposal blanks may be
obtained at the office of the Mayor. ana
no proposal will be considered unless
made on said proposal blank 49,,
Each bidder must accompany his BID
With 4 certified check payable to the
CITY Treasurer of Gardiner for ~ per
cent. Cf the amount OF his bid.
The successful bidder viii be required
To- furnish Il bond in the penal sum of at
least the amount Of the contract.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids
WILL. c. ATKINS, Mayor,
\ r. r. HARMON,
j. Il. KEENE,,
y CHAS. DOUGLASS,
JOHN KELLEY.
RAY EASTMAN.
CHAS. A. ELDRIDGE,
Municipal officers of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

What came near being a serious
fire was discovered in the rear of
Smiths livery stable yesterday after
noon, when straw which covered the
yard was discovered to be on fire. With
a stream of water from nearby garden
hose the blaze was extinguished. 1t
was later ascertained that an intoXi-
Gated man with pipe had started the
fire
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WATERvILLE.
Mrs. Margaret Hunt,

Mrs. Margaret Hunt died late Tues
day evening at her home, z Pleasant
street, at the age of SO years. She was
porn IN Sidney and had made her home
IN this city for long number Of years.
me funeral service will be held from
her late residence at IL o'clock this
morning and will be conducted by Rev.
A. ID. Dodge of the Getchell street Free
Baptist church. Burial will be made
at the Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The grass on the Maine Central rail-
road property between the tracks and
the causeWay has been moved and TAX
en- away. That property is now we'll
kept and neat looking place. especial
ly since the row of trees along the
street is getting a good growth, and is
a great Improvement over what it used
to be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Mrs Henrietta Johnson and her sister
Miss Lucy Loring, went yesterday to Mrs.
Johnson's farm in Litchfeld to remain
until September. Mrs. Johnson has clos
ed the Opera house for the summer and
there will beTno more moving pictures
there until September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The members and friends of the Ep-
worth League of the M. f. church will
have trolley ride to Winthrop on the
evening of Wednesday. July Is. The
car will leave Water street at o'clock.
Fare for the round trip is % cents.
Ice cream will be on sale on the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Az orchestra of six piec $ from the Per
kins Institution for the Blind at Boston
will give Il free concert to the members
of the Cobbossee Inn Club Friday even.
ing. All members are requested to be
present. This same orchestra will give a
dance Saturday evening at A. o. U. W.
hall. They are capable musicians and
will undoubtedly he well received on the
occasion of their visit to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The concert given last night on tho
Common by the Gardiner Band was well
attended and the selections given by the
band were much enjoyed by those pres
cnt. The weekly concerts on the Common
are n very pleasing feature of the sum
mcr months and the attendance at these
concerts is steadily increasing.
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Young People of America Convention

Cleveland, July "a large number of
delegates representing all sections of
the country were in attendance today
when President e. r. Mullins of Louis
vile, KY, called to order the annual
convention Of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union of America.
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Eryan's Wisest Course.

Fairviev'. Lincoln. Neb., July 9.-W.
j. Bryan at present has no intention of
going to Denver now or after his NOM
nation, according to the statement he
has repeatedly made to newspaper
men. Something might arise which
may demand his presence in the con-
vention city, but SO far he had re-
ceived no hint of such contingency
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The Nebraska Sails,

San Francisco, July 9.-The battle
ship Nebraska of the Atlantic fleet,
which was detained in quarantine on
account of an outbreak Of scarlet fever
on board, having been thoroughly
fumigated, sailed today to rejoin the
fleet at Honolulu. 4. .8.5nui
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HallOwell Commandery, No. 81, u,
O. q. c.. will hold n Lawn party and
Ice Cream sale at the home Of Harry
In%rahan on Second street next
Thursday evening. There Will be Il
number of interesting features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

'liG. Ella burton of Hartford, CT,
arrived yesterday for visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. Il. NJ. Fur at New Mills. Mrs.
Burton YVES accompanied to this city
by Miss Sarah Foy, who has been Wis
itinG her for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Mrs. Lizzie s. Cobb of Randolph
Went to Windsor yesterday. She was
called there by the serious illness of
her sister