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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
CONTINUED from Page One.)
a large power plant, which was
imminent danger of destruction

a large power plant, which was in
imminent danger of destruction.
To stay the progress of the flames at
the river if possible and to prevent
damage to it's property the Railway
Co. had a crew of 200 men at the scene
this evening assisting the firemen.
These mon will remain on duty all
night and will be replaced by a relief
crew tomorrow if necessary. The river
is narrow along this section and Dor
dered IN many places by timber growth
so that the prospect that the fire would
be kept from leaping to the other side
seemed dubious.
Late this afternoon the f1remen and
available men from Kennebunk bat
tied for hours to save a little settle
ment of houses in the Weber Hill
district Their efforts We're successful
and unless there should be shift of
the wind tonight, there will be little
further danger for these buildings
which include the residence of H. Por-
ter Weber, William F. Weber and
Mrs. Emily r. Barton.
The saw mill of Daniel Day in an
other district has been burned. This
building is the only one thus far de-
stroyed, but the loss by the burning of
the standing timber will easily reach
into the thousands. About 1000 cords
of cut wood which was ready for haul
ing has been destroyed
Just beyond the Mousam river to-
ward Sanford. the territory is known
as '"rhe Plains" and consists chiefly
of sandy area covered with small
tree growth and BURBERRY bushes so
that the damage here will be slight.
Crews of railroad men from Ports
mouth, Kittcry and Biddeford were
sent to various points tonight to guard
the Boston & Maine Railroad proper
ty. The front of the fire extends from
a point not far from the Western Di-
vision of the Boston & Maine, across
the Eastern Division tracks toward
Sanford, the whole extent being about
| five miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The report from Odessa that hun
dreds of men, women and children in
Tabriz had been killed by Coossacks
is without confirmation.
The cider mill of J. Holbroo &
Sons Co, at South Sherborn, Mass.
one of the largest. oldest and best
known plants in the country, was de-
stroyed by fire Thursday. causing a
loss Of $4,000, partially covered by
insurance. The fire is believed to have
been caused by locomotive spark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
INTERCOURSE BROKEN OFF.
Continued from Page One.)

and all official relations We're terminal
ed, while trade between the two coun-
tries continued and Frenchmen came
to Venezuela and rich VeneZuelans
made their annual trips to Paris as if
nothing had occurred. The history of
the episodes in the case of Zenezuela
is very much alike. the feeling of re-
sentiment before the rupture gradually
becomes less acute and at the proper
moment friendly third party steps III
and brings about restoration of ami
cable relations.
1t is even possible in our own case
that the process may be more rapid
than usual for two reasons. In the first
place there must be some limit to the
number of powers from which Ven
ezuela can safely separate herself and
with the termination of her relations
with America today she has added a
very potent force to the opposition. In
the second place there is some ground
for the belief that President Castro
has been acting in half light, that
for some reason he has not been in
possession of all of the facts in the
case Of the controversy with the
United States, or II he has, then he
has been completely misled as to the
motives which have impelled Secre-
tary Root to request the Venezuelan
government to join America in having
recourse to arbitration.
Mr.. Veloz Goiticoa's withdrawal fol-
lows that of Minister Russell as diplO-
matte representative of the United
states to Venezuela about two months
ago and that of Mr.. Sleeper. the secre-
tary Of legation, and Lieut.. Ruggles,
az m,itaiy attache, about two weeks
ago The reason for the withdrawal of
the American legation at Caracas
arose from the persistent refusal OF
Venezuela to give redress for the gov
ernmental action by which all Ameri-
can interests in Venezuela We're either
DESTROYED or confiscated or to submit
the claims of American citizens to ar
bitration.
An incident which caused consider
oh,o oar,,,,o,,t hnroucn nf tho GO ~" !
relations existing between the United
-t',..,. ''>--' a. ".-e-. :,
of mail Cor the men on the cruiser
Tacoma by the officials Of the La
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
MESSAGES FROM FLEET.
Two Wireless Dispatches Received At
Portland, Ore.

Portland. Ore. July 1.-TWO wireless
messages from the Atlantic battleship
fleet which sailed from San Francisco
Tuesday. were received last night by
the United wireless station. this city.
The first message was received at 5
o'clock and was as follows:
Latitude As degrees. a minutes, lon
gitude, 127 degrees. Is minutes. 255 miles
from San Francisco. proceeding at 10
knots, course south, As degrees mag
netic.
The second message was received
late last night as follows:
"Fleet 30S miles out on great cir
Gle course to Molokai; pleasant wealth.
er. Will try wireless at Honolulu"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
WELL INSURED.
Insurance Companies Must Bear Loss
on East Boston Water Front.

Boston. Mass, July 9.-Practically the
entire loss of 1,5OO 900 caused by the fire
which destroyed almost quarter OF
mile of the water front of East Boston
yesterday, will fall upon the insurance
companies, those taking marine l1sks as
well as the companies which insure
against fire being responsible for part OF
the loss under clause in the pollcles
which protects merchandise while at the
wharyes awaiting removal, for specified
period. usually about 48 hours. rhe Bos-
ton e. Albany Railroad had the greatest
amount Of property destroyed by the fire,
including two piers, occupied by the Gu
nard Steamship Co., New York Central
Leyland Line docks and the great grain
elevator, several lighters and large
quantity OF merchandise and the entire
damage Is covered by insurance mo
company officially estimated the damage
to their property at $1.0O0Wo.
The burned area included all that pof-
ton of the East Boston water front oc'
cupied by the docks OF the steamship
companies doing a transatlantic bust
ness and the fact that traffic has been
mucn smaller than usual during the past
months made the loss much smaller than
it would have been otherwise. Had the
business been of normal size, several
large steamers in addition to the Leyland
liner DevOnian would likely have been
at the docks and a considerably larger
quantity Of merchandise been at the
warehouse than was the case.
This morning it was believed that but
one person had persisted, Daniel Sullivan,
a Waterman at the Cunard Line pier.
Fireboat No. 81, which has been out of
active commission for several years and
which did valuable work in checking the
flames yesterday. keeping the blaze from
communicating to the property of the
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Co., and to valuable dry docking plants
hey ond, probably performed the last work
which she will be called upon to do as
portion of the fire fighting force of the
Boston fire department. When the old
flreboat was towed from the scene her en-
gines were isabled and the condition of
the apparatus generally was so poor that
1t Is believed that the boat will be re-
tired as soon as the other fireboat is
taken out of drydock.
Some 600 persons were thrown out of
employment as a result of the fire. These
persons composed the force of freight
handlers and lOngshoremen at the steam
ship docks, the Office forces of the Cunard
and Ley,and Lines and the employees of
the railroad companies. Most of the
steamship company employees will be Civ
work soon, but those who worked for
the railroads will probably be out of en-
ployment until the property is rebuilt
Work OF searching the ruins for bodies
was begun at the Cunard Line piers to-
day. Up to noon Sullivan's body lad not
been recorded and the searchers believe
II was entirely consumed.
1t was announced officially this after
noon that the Grand Junction docks are
to be rebuilt by the New York Central
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Farewell to Rev. r. w. Plant.

Members of Christ church parish
gathered at the church yesterday at
ten o'clock to take part in farwell SER
vice to their rector. the Rev. r. w.
Plant. The eucharist was celebrated
The rector being celebrant and the
Rev. Brian Roberts of Augusta being
eplstoler. Mr.. Plant sails on the De-
Vorlan on Saturday next going direct
~ to England. He will attend lectures
at oxford University and later visit
the continent making special pilgri-
mage to the Chateau of Normandy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
At CAPE ELIZABETH.
Big Force Of Firemen, Soldiers and
Citizens Fighting the Flames.

Portland. Me-, July Am engine
and hose company from this city, a
South Portland hose company and a
company of 80 men from Fort Williams
forest fire at the rear of Mountain
View park at Cape Elizabeth and not
far from Fort Williams A number
of costly summer residences were seri-
ously threatened. Three companies of
coast artillery at Forts Williams and
Preble were held in reserve if needed.
The damage at o'clock had not been
severe.
The fire was placed under control
it for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The announcement came from OF
taMa Thursday morning that the
boundaries of Banitoba are to he en-
Iarged by. being extended to Hudson
bay the province will have 400 miles
of coast line, including the ports OF
Fort Churchill and York Factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Rev. r. w. Plant, rector OF Cni''s
church. went to Boston yesterda! =.
the Fuller. He will sail Saturday l'v~
Boston on the steamer Devonian Oh !"
Leyland Line for England. He VIII -
tend the Pan-Anglican conven'lon
London as delegate from the u'oV "
Of Maine During his absence w.
Plant will also visit Liverpool and o a.
ford and will spend some time OIL III ii
continent. He will be absent Ill
about six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

the forenoon by City Marshal Cu's
and Officers King and Kimball :.
which seven quarts and a PM "
Whiskey were found.
There were two cases of lntoxlca'O4
before the court, both being veterans
from the National Home Jain.,
Smith was sent to the Home 10 ~ "
dealt with by the officers there "n.'
John Allen paid a fine of s. and cosA
making a total of $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
The Hot Weather Test.

Makes people better acquainted w." ~.
their resources of strength and Gu
DURANGO ii
Many find that they are not 81 W" ~
off as they thought and that thes .hs
easily enervated and depressed ny
heat. ..s
What they need is the tonic en s,.h
of Hoods Sarsaparilla VIZ" =.
strengthens the blood, promo.e'. ,,ad
freshing sleep, overcomes that
feeling, creates appetite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
UNDER CONTROL.
Firefighters Conquer Flames Near
Mere Point, Brunswick.

Brunswick, Me. July 9.-(SpeciaD
The forest fire near Mere Point was
under control early this evening. Sew
eral houses We're threatened during the
fight they We're all saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The Cobbossee Inn baseball team
will play the Hallowell team at Halo
well Saturday. No other dates have
been secured yet, but number of
other games with teams in this sec
ton are talked Of and will probably be
arranged for in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
PERFECT UNDERSTANDING
Reached Between Mexico and the Unit
ed States As to Border Policy.

Washington, July "a perfect un-
derstanding between Mexico and the
United States as to this governments
purpose to take all steps possible to
prevent violations of neutrality laws
on the Mexican border was reached at
a two-hours conference between Act
ing Secretary Of State Bacon and AM
bassador Creel. The ambassador had
no complaints to lodge against Ameri-
can officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Ladies who do not know the merits
of the famous "Riverio" talcum pow
der. can obtain a neat sample package
free, at c. II. Beanes'. The large pack
age is very attractive. especially in the
bright holder, which is given free with
every two packages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

o'clock this morning fierce fire start
ed at Small Point, short distance be-
low Bath, and up to 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon it was the biggest conflagra-
ton in sight. From the Portland OBJ
servatory it looks as if a large area of
woods is burning in that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The steamer City of Augusta will
make the first Sunday excursion of
the season next Sunday afternoon,
July u. going to Bath and returning
up the river by moonlight. The steam
err will leave Gardiner at 215, and on
her return will leave Bath at O'Clock
in the evening. The fare for the round
trip will be so Gems. As the moon
will be full at that time, and as music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Mrs. A. f. Baker and P. w. Dan
forth of North Berwick and Miss Lot
tic Buker Of Bowdoinham returned
yesterday to their homes after passing
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L.
Merrill at New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Guaira rostoffice. Castro's reply was
that this was done inadvertently and
this reply seemed to be satisfactory to
the American government, although
some feeling was evidenced over the
manner in which President Castro
stated the case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Rev. and Mrs. II. w. Tilden. who
have been guests for several weeks Of
Rev. and Mrs. L. II. Clarke left yes
terday for a visit to Livernorc Falls,
where Mr.. Tilden preached several
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nivison, who
We're married in West Medford, Mass.
June "a, arrived home Wednesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Mrs. William Smith and sister o
Lynn, who have been visiting thei
brother. Augustus Kimball. returned
homo yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

The Star Club will meet this after
noon with Miss Mertie Barker. White
street -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

P. A. Houlehan has sold a Ford run
about to a Skowhegan party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Schooner Edwin r. Hunt saied .~
terday with ice from the Berry ho'''T
for Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Friday, July 10, 1908.
GARDINER.

The Misses Burrage of the Nationa
Home went to Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

will be furnished by an orchestra the
sail up the river should be a delightful
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

Bad Fire At Small Point.
Portland, Me-, July AT about II
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06

pany, a bidder Tor text book con-
tracts.
The law governing the text book
commission having such relation.
ship. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers as
sert that they had never heard shat
Flynn X Ames were employed by the
Maynard. Merrill BOOK company.
The law firm asserts that is con.
tract was for temporary service dur
Ing the constitutional convention
and the Legislature and that it no
longer represents the book company.
In a written statement, Governor
Haskell assured Mrs. Chambers shas
he did not believe thas either she or
her husband knew Of the employ
ment OF Flynn 4 Ames by the book
company and that his action IN dis
missing her was simply compliance
with law and not intended as a
reflection upon her integrity.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
Two Are Killed Storming JAIL.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug .-Several men
we're fatally wounded here, two are
dead and "a score OF Others are sc
rlously hurt after a pitched battle
which resulted in the lynching OF u
negro, Leander Shaw, who attacked
Mrs. Lillian Davis, a white woman,
near here.
Alter Shaw's capture a mob OF
more than 1000 persons stood abou.
the jail two hours before the attack
began. Then a railroad iron was
procured and a dozen men started to
swing Is against the iron gate OF the
jail yard.
When the attempt to get the negro
began the Sheriff and hall dozen
deputies stood In windows with rifles
and revolvers, and all appeals to let
the law take Its course being unheed-
ed, they opened fire.
Their shots were returned by the
mob and two deputies fell wounded,
but the crowd fell back with one
dead and many wounded by the
deputies bullets.
Later another attack was made,
and after II. G. Kellum, car con
ductor, was killed and many on both
sides wounded, the Shesiff and bis
deputies wereoverpowered and Shaw
dragged out OF his cell and hanged
to an electric light post.
As he swung fully 500 bullets were
! fired into his body.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
MissOuri's Opportunity at the
National Corn Show.

The fact that the State OF Missouri
won more than her share OF prizes in
the Agricultural Exhibit at the
Omaha Exposition in 1898, is al IL.
dicatlon OF what the Missouri farmer
can do when he is given the opportu.
nlty. The National Corn Show
which will be held In Omaha Decem-
Der 9th to Josh will give Missouri
another chance to show what tbe
State can produce, and every loyal
Missourisn should feel that IL is bis
duty TO aid 10 whatever wey posi-.
BILE In the showing that the State will
make at this time. The fact that
the season has been uniavorsble for
corn thus far should only cause us to
redouble our efforts in this direction
since it will be impossible Tor Mir
souri, to make the showing that she
should unless our farmers give more
than the usual attention to this mat.
ter.
A large list of premiums has al.
ready been prepared for the best ex,
hibits OF corn, oats, wheat, grasses,
etc, and It is quite time that wewere
making our preparations to win our
share Of them. Farmers who have
good grain In the straw or excep.
tlonslly good samples OF grass or
clover should not fail to preserve
them carefully for exhibition at this
show, Theprizes on thesmall grains
and grasses are just as attractive as
those on corn, and there is no reason
why Missouri as State should not
lead In quality and quantity OF her
exhibits.
The State Board OF Agriculture
and the State Corn Growers Associa
sion are both vitality interested In
this matter and are doing what they
can to bring out representative ex.
hibit, Is is understood that the
premium list for this show will soon
be available and those interested are
advised to address the National Corn
Exposition at Omaha for copies.
The undersigned will also answer IN.
quiries regarding Missouri's part In
this great show and do all that lies
within his power to assist the farm.
ers In this matter
s. M. JORDAN,
See, Missouri Corn Growers Assn,
Columbia, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
Skull Cracked Four Times.
Warrensburg Journal-Democrat

Wsrrensburg Journal Democrat.
2. II. Roberts, a St. Louis travel.
ing salesman, was one OF the victims
of the recent Knob Noster wreck.
Roberts skull was fractured, and he
was takpr from the Sedalia hospital
to his home in st. Louis. He will re-
cover. This is the fourth time
Roberts has had his skull fractured.
The first time he was struck with q
brick. The second time was SINH
lar accident on the opposite side OF
the head. A third injury was due to
a horses kick, while the fourth injury
resulted from the Knob Noster
wreck.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
Electric Line From Kansas City
to SedaIia.
wsrrsnsburg Joarnal-Democrst.

Wsrrsnsburg Joarnsl-Democrst.
HWsrrensburg don't draw an cleo
trle railway out OF she present pros
poets, then the j ID. misses the guess.
We have the fret and only real, live
prospect, and It is now looming up
right as our door.
There Is a bunch OF electric rail,
road surveyors between Lees Sum.
mis- and Lone Jack coming this way,
Lees Summit has granted this con-
Germ franchise for passage through
shat city, and there is considerable
enthusiasm up that way over the
prospect.
This company has not communi.
Gated its Intentions TO Warrensburg
as yet, and nothing lie known of
their intentions through this county
except that they are supposed TO be
headed for Sedalis, A line irom Lone
Jack to Sedalis passes almost
through Wsrrensburg, so II they
mean business we are likely TO hear
from the Kansas City crowd.
The real proposition on which We
are bankingis represented by a bunch
OF engineers who are working In the
vicinity OF Wsrrensburg right now
They started this present survey at
Clinton, Their company is called
the Western Missouri lnterurban.
This engineering party is In charge
OF c. c. Crsndall, general manager,
and Chief Engineer Mack. They left
Clinton August 81, The gentleman
promoting this enterprise is Col
Pettigrew, brother OF Senator Petit
grew, OF South Dakota, He repre-
sen.s Holland capital.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
Three Great Sales OF Pianos.

A list that is the biggest that has
ever been compiled, comprising fine
pianos, has just been issued by Lyon
& Healy. This list contains the
names Of the hundreds Of fine, new
Uianos just bought by Lyon & Healy
from the Thompson Music Co.; the
Healy Music Co., and the big F. G
Thearle Plano Co., when those con
Germs retired from the retail business.
Moreover, the particulars of each 10.
strument are given, go that the buy.
er may Judge for himself whether or
not the plano is q bargain.
The figures quoted are phenomen.
ally low. Lyon & Healy are making
q determined effort to close out all
these great stocks OF instruments
within the next 30 days, and the
prices have been reduced with this
object In view.
Send for copy Of this list. II you
do not wish TO pay all cash for q
piano, you can arrange for monthly
payments. Address Lyon & Healy,
II Adams street, Chicago.
Lyon & Healy exhibits the largest
and most varied stock OF pianos In
the world-over l 900 instruments.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
. A9 ToRIA.
bsss til. zlhs Kind You Have AINays Bong
''s; : IzzZzEM
Bryan Gets Mule as Gift.

Minneapolis, Aug.-The following
kilograms passed between William
Jennings Bryan and the President OF
the Minnesota State Agricultural
Society:
"W. Jennings Bryan, Lincoln-The
State Fair Of Minnesota offers you
as campaign mascot one OF Finks
trained mules. 1t Is beautifully col.
ored mule, perfectly gentle and war.
ranted to kick the stuffing out OF Re-
publican elephant.
Signed. "B. F. NELSON, President. !"
Mr.. Bryan's reply as follows:
"B. F. Nelson, Minnesota State
Agricultural Society-Ishall be pleas.
cd to accept mule as a mascot. Send
1t on. Many thanks.
"W. ]. BRYAN"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06
HASKELL BARS
WOMAN OFFICER.
Mrs. Chambers, OF Oklahoma
City, Discharged From Text
Book Commission.

Guthrie. Ok August --(iovernor
T.. \ Haskell declared vacant she
place OF Mrs Thomas Chambers, Of
Oklahoma City, ON she state school
seXt book commission aad notified
aer that she no longer would be rec
ognized ae member 4 the board
This action OF Governor Haskell was
.hre6senpd Mrs Jhamb rs' husband
IL q member II the law hrm OF Flynn
4 Ames MS Oklahoma Cry, which,
Governor Haskell supect- is counsel
Tor the Maynard Merrill Book com
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-08-06

E. c. VANDERyooRT, Agent.