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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
$4,000 FIRE LOSS
Through Children and Fire Crackers,
Westinghouse Hill District, Boston.

Boston, July 4.-Fire crackers thrown
by children from the rear porch of
their home on Leroy street in the Meet
inghouse Hill district. late today, start
ed fire which ran through the tene-
ment district in the vicinity. destroyed
six tlree-story houses and damaged 10
others.
The loss. which was estimated at
about 1896. 900, would probably have been
greater had 1t not been for the work
az a number of street carmen who had
gathered at the car barn discussing
threatened strike They removed to the
streets the furniture OF many iaihiiies
whose homes were subsequently pui IL
ed and helped the hremen, Ia'igueu
after Is hours chasing OF hoiioas
blazes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

of damages for an injury sustained
by plaintiff while in the employment
of defendant corporation as car
repairer. Plaintiff was employed by
defendant TO repair its cars on its
'repair tracks" where a blue flag was
used to insure safety. but during his
three months of service. he was fire.
sauently sent to the yard of the Maine
Central Railroad to repair cars of de-
PENDANT. In such instances no flag
was used. On the last day of his pc
Rod of service, he, with two fellow
servants, was sent to the yard of the
last named company to repair certain
cars of defendant and while beneath
a car, engaged in his work. a loco
motive of former company, propelled a
ear against that under which he was
at work and caused the injury for
which damages are sought On trial
of the cause, at the close of testi-
mony for plaintiff, an order of nom
suit was entered and the case is be-
fore the Law court on exceptions to
the order.
Held: That the risk was apparent
and that plaintiff must have known
and appreciated the danger. He,
therefore. assumed the risk. although
at. the time engaged in the perform
ance of a service which he had not
contracted TO render.
That it is the duty of servant.
assuming knowingly a position of
danger in which he is not readily
discoverable. to Use all availab BILE
means to give warning to his master
and others. and, failing to use due
care to do SO. he cannot recover for.
injuries due to such lack of warning.
The exceptions are overuled.
Received, July ., 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
THE FUNERAL SERVICES
OF Late Augustus Brown, livermorc
Falls, Who Died at Gettysburg.

Lvermore Falls, Me-, July 4.-Au-
gustus ID. Brown, the Civil War vet
eran who died, ealy in the week, at
Gettysburg, was buried from the
Methodist Episcopal church, Thurs
day afternoon. -s--------s-'----.'
The remains were escorted to the
church by Co. G, I'd Regiment. KIM
ball Post, g. A. r.: f. A. Munsey
Camp, S. of ", and Kimball Rtlief
Corps.
The service was in charge of Rev
Frank Hall. pastor. The address was
by Rev. Q. r. Clifford of Wilton, form
er pastor. There was a solo by Rev
John Betcher of Berlin, N. H., former
pastor
The G. A. X. service was also per-
formed and n poem written by II
M. White was read by Mrs. Peterson
president of the Relief Corps.
The remains were escorted to Ever
green cemetery by detail from the
National Guard. The bearers were e
c. Dow and David Searles from the
church, Albert Allen and Mr.. Thomas
comrades: Charles Day and w. II
McHenney. S. Of V.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
BOYS AND MATCHES
Believed to Have Caused $4,000 Fire
At cranston, r. ].

3 Cranston, r. l., July A number of
wooden buildings comprising the plant
of the Providence Ice Coz, were de-
stroyed by fire here. tonight, with a
loss oil more than $4,000. The fire is
believed to have been started by boys
using matches near a pile of hay. In
cipieni fires were started on the roofs
of many other buildings in the vicin-
ity by sparks from the burning ice
house. but with the exception of st.
AIMS church, which had a large hole
burned in the roof. the flames were ex-
tinguished before they had caused any
damage. The fire swept an area cover
ing about 200 square feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
"a JUDGE Lindsey Of the idle Forties."

Excerpts from the diary. of a pictur-
esaue figure in the early days of Cali
fornia, are published in an article by
Laura B. Everett in the current maya
inc number of The Survey. This man
was Walter Cotton, alcalde of Monte
rey The position combined administra-
tive. judicial and even legislative du-
ties. Even in the turbulence of those
pioneer days, Cotton found it possible
to use prison methods of the sort adj
vocated today by Judge Ben b. Lind
sey of the Denver Juvenile Court. Col
ton says in his diary:
THE most faithful and reliable
guard that / ever had over the prison.
ers is himself prisoner. lie had been
a lieutenant in the Mexican army, and
was sentenced, for fragrant breach of
the peace, to the public works for one
year. | determined to make an expert
ment with this lieutenant: had him
brought before me; ordered the ball
and Chain to he taken from his leg. and
placed a double barrelled gun, loaded
and primed in his hands.
Take that musket and proceed with
the prisoners to the stone quarry; re-
turn them to their cells before sunset
and report to me-
".Your order, Senior Alcalde, shall be
faithfully obeyed.'
IA constable reconnoitered and found
all we'll At sunset the lieutenant en-
tered the office and reported the pris-
oners in their cells, and all safe.
livery well. Jose. now make yourself
safe, and that will do He accordingly
returned to his prison, and from that
day to this has been my most faithful
and reliable guard
IF there is anything on earth besides
religion for which | would die" Cotton
declares, lit is the right of trial by
Jury" And he impanelied the first
jury ever summoned in California. One
third were Mexicans, one-third Califor-
mans, and the other third Americans.
The plaintiff spoke in English, the de-
Tenant in French, the jury, save the
Americans, Spanish-"and the VIII
nesses all the languages known to CAL
ifornia.'
The inhabitants said it was what
they liked that there could be no brib-
cry in it-that the opinion Of twelve
honest men should set the case forever
at rest. And so it did, though neither
party completely triumphed.' He gives
the credit for the satisfactory termina-
ton of this polyglot case to- the tact'
of Mr.. Hartnell. the interpreter. ana
the absence of young lawyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
FOUR RECORDS BROKEN.
Pacific Coast Championship Swim
ming Sees Sensational Acts.

San Francisco. July 4.-one American
record and three Pacific coast records
were broken here, today. in the PACING
coast championship swimming tourna'
ment. Three of the new marks We're
made by the Hawaiian, Duke kahana'
moke, representing the Hui Nalu organ
ization. He won the 4io-yard dash. low
ering the coast time from SOL to 5.4i' the
5O-yards dash. reducing the coast marx
from &c to "a is. and the 22O-yards dash
lowering the coast mark from $50 20 &c
2 % 2-5. In the 50-yard breast stroke DC
yillepion of the San Francisco \. M. y
A lowered the American record from %
10 IS Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
COMING EASTWARD.
Pres. Wilson Will Arrive, Today, a:
Summer Capital, Cornish, NJ. n.

New York, July president Wilson
spent three hours in New York, to-
night. resting at the University Club,
after a thrilling all-day journey by
special train from Washington by way
Of Gettysburg. where he stopped for
an hour to make a brief speech to the
Civil War veterans.
The President was raced across
Pennsylvania and New Jersey at a
speed sometimes approaching 20 miles
an hour.
The President dined at the University
Club and remained there until time to
catch the lilo train for Cornish, y. H.,
where he viii. join his family. tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
BASEBALL NOTES.

1t was announced. Friday night, at
Boston, that George Brickley. young
or brother of the Harvard football
star, has signed a contract with Con-
ME Mack of the Philadelphia Ameri-
cans. Brickley has played second
base for Everett High school for the
past four years being captain of the
team two seasons. He led his league
in batting, the past season. having an
average of over 500 and making a
record of IL home runs in Il games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
FRANCE CHAMPION WINS.
w. n. Schmidt Of Worcester Loses
Games for Amateur Golf Champ.

i La Boulie, France, July Nv. Helm
rich Schmidt of Worcester, Mass, was
defeated. today. in the third round of
the tournament far the amateur golf
championship of France by Peter Gam
ron of Argentina by nine holes up.
Gsanron was amateur champion OF
France, in 1910.
Fl. W. Stucklen, former champion
of Massachusetts was beaten by e.
A. I.assen. the British amateur cham
nion of 1908, four up and two TO play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

A Russian specialist in agriculture,
on a recent visit to fruit canning plant
in. California, expressed surprise that
no apricot marmalade was made ct
the canneries, and said that there is
an immense demand for this product
N Russia He also gave it as his
opinion that much of the dried fruit
that is being shipped into Russia from
France as a French product is in
reality American fruit, repacked in
French cartons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The United States battleship Idaho
arrived. Thursday. at Portland, and is
in the lower barber. Capt. w. l.. How
ard is in command. There was an ex-
change of official visits between Capt.
Howard and Mayor Oakley c. Curtis,
Thursday, and many of the men were
allowed to come ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
ovERRULES ExCEPV'oNo'
Reseript From Law Court N Ease o.
BENJAMIN Hart vs.. B. q A.

Bangor, Me-. July Ain the case OF
poniamin Hart VS.. Bangor q Aroos-
took Railroad CO., a suit Tor recovery
., damages for personal injury. the
law court, by Associate Justice George
T. R;rd has handed down rescript
everything the exceptions to the order
If nonsuit Of the lower court, as FOL
lows:
BIRD. J. An action for the recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Seventeen persons, including the mem
bers of the Danbury baseball team of the
New York and New Jersey League. were
thrown from motor truck in descending
a steep hill near Danbury. CT. FRIDAY.
Manager Ernest C. Landgraf had leg
broken and Frank Hardy of Providence.
r. l., an umpire. was rendered uncoh-
scious. Several of the players had their
ankles sprained. The driver lost controi
Of the car and 1t jumped over di'cn
and through barb wire fence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
Four kiIled-Fifty Wounded.

Johannesburg. July 5.-Four civilians
were killed and 20 wounded in a mid
right riot connected with the miners
strike. The cavalry made repeated
charges against the mob and widest
confusion continued throughout the
night with most of the streets in dark
ness. the lamps having been destroyed
by the rioters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
THE GERMAN YACHTS.
Official Announcement OF Those Wn'cf
Will Race in America.

Kiel. Germany, July 4.--The official lis
Of the German competitors to go t
America was issued. today, by the com
mittee. 1t is as follows: Angola. owned
by Herr Weitsmann of the lmpeila
Yacht Club: Wittelsbach, owned =!
Christof Alt of Berlin; Serum, owned p'
Waldemar Tietgens of Hamburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
NEW WORKERS WINNERS.
Almost Sweep New England Amateur
Reoatta-Take Out of Events.

Boston, July Anew York oarsmen al
most swept the river at the 9th annual
championship regatta of the New Eng
land Amateur Rowing Association, when
was held on the Charles river, TO-DAY.
In seven of the nine races IN WHICH
New York crews were entered, the hoiioi
went to them Members OIL the Metro
politan Rowing Club carried OH iour
titles. ,o,.,s
Rough water handicapped the crews
but only one shell was swamped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
LIGHT CASUALTY LIST.
Chicago Hears Of Sanest Fourth OF
July for Many Years.

Chicago. July 4. The celebration
of the Fourth of July with fireworks,
this year, resulted in only eight
deaths and 365 injuries, in the entire
country, according to the compilation
up to midnight. tonight. None of the
deaths reported came from the larg-
err cities The fire loss was much
smaller than has been reported on
independence day in previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
Heavy Fighting in Macedonia
Europe Watching with Anxiety.

The French government has informal
ly approached the other powers with the
object of obtaining a declaration of non-
intervention. The greatest anxiety pre-
walls in financial circles at st. Peters
burg.
From Greek headquarters come reports
of massacres and outrages alleged TIC
have been committed by the Buigarians
in the Nigeria and other districts, which,
IT is said. are strewn with the bodies OF
victims
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Mobilization Entire Bulgarian Forcs.
bucharest July 4.-The Official Ca
zette publishes a royal decree order
ing the mobilization of the whole Rou-
manian army and reserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
THE ELENA AGAIN.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

sus beat her larger rival, the Sakun
tala. although these two winners car
ried less and made use of their sailor
headsails. The Odyssues carried away
her topmast off Half Way rock.
II the weather continues favorable
the fleet will sail, tomorrow, for the
western Penobscot, with an anchor
age for the night at Camden. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Sewing machines valued at $10,O00,ooo
were exported from this country IN
1912, more than $4,OO0,000 worth going
to Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Bridgeport, CT. July Express train
No. 70 on the New Haven road, carry
ing President Wilson to Cornish, n.
f., struck and instantly killed an un-
identified man near the local station,
early this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-05
WELSH STRIKE GROWING
Railwaymen's Unions Estimate
1900 Men Are Out.

London. Dec 4.-Substantial addi-
uCns TO the number Of railwaymen on
strike i'm South Wales were made yes
tcrday, despite urgent admonitIons by
officials. Both the trade unions con-
cerned estimated last night that 1900
men joined the strikers. and their alb
stention from work has brought coal
mines and other industries employing
some 1900 hands 10 a standstill.
The situation is serious one. II
not only brings wholesale loss and in
convenience to the general public. but
involves n grave menace TO the organi-
cations Of the men themselves. The
position is deplored by THE Railway
Review" the official organ Of the Ma
tional Union Of Railwaymen, which
says:
IF every member Of the trade union
is TO become a freelance and do just
what seems Ia him best without ref
crcncc To the opinions and decisions
Of his organization. and yet in extreme
cases is TO expect the support of such
organization, then we shall have ar
rived at absolute anarchy, and the
organization will henceforth exist only
I'm name"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-05
AMERICANS LIKE DRESDEN
Many from New York Patrons
of Hotel Bellevue.

Dresden, capital OF the Kingdom OF
SaXony, has long been favorite with
Americans and becomes more and more
popular, for 1t Is perhaps the most beau
tiful city in the German Empire. and
ii centre for art. music and society. 1t
enjoys a large number OF visitors all the
year round. and has American and Eng
lish quarters with many permanent resi-
dents.
Among the many prominent Americans
recently staying at the Hotel Bellevue
are:
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lipplncott, Phila-
delphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Dickn-
son. Brooklyn: Mr. and Mrs. Victor Law
son. Chicago; Mrs. Helene Betz Taylor
and daughter, Philadelphia; Miss Paula
Scherer, New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
monds Grant. Boston; Louis Reckendor-
fer and family, New York; Mr.. and Mrs
David Youngs, New York; Mr.. and Mrs
Horace Newcomb, Philadelphia: Mr.. and
Mrs. Eduard Tossemann, New York; Mr..
and Mrs. c. Feigenspan, Newark; Bash
ford Dean, New York; Mrs. Charles
Fowler ana son, New York: Charles
Fowler. New York; Mrs. Alice Ches-
ncy. Pittsburgh; Mrs. Alice House,
Pittsburgh William Foley. Chicago;
BENJAMIN Grass, New York; Miss Blanche
Bilharz. St. Louis; Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
Knapp, Rochester: Mr.. and Mrs. Innis
Allen, Rochester: Adolph Nordon. New
York: William Gutenberg, New York;
Harry Goodman, New York: Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Wllliston, New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-05

commanding general Of the troops at Ia
bern, who also have been summoned 10
Donaueschngen. The newspaper add'
that if the action Of the military should
be upheld by the Emperor the Imperial
Chancellor will 90 into retirement with
Count Won Wedel.
4 political crisis Of the most acute or
der has thus been brought about. ana de-
mands for the resignation of the Imperial
Chancellor are voiced by the "Berlner
TacebIatt." the "Frankfuerter IeitunG
and other radical newspapers
The unsatisfying nature Of Dr Won
Bethmann- Holweg's explanations yestef-
DAY in the Imperial Parliament and the
brusqueness Of Major General Erich Won
Falkenhayn. Minister of War made the
passage Of the resolution expressing nom
confidence in the government inevitable.
The Imperial Chancellor. aware tha'
even his own supporters were blaming
him for the absence of any definite dec
laration as To how he was going TO deal
with the authors Of the incidents, dc
clared at the opening Of to-day's session
Of the ReichstaG that Emperor Willlam
had expressed extreme displeasure over
the occurrences. and had given the gen
eral in command at Iabern strict orders
that such violations of the law as the
clearing OF the streets by the milltdr|
and the arrest by them of civilians should
not be repeated
DIR. Won Bethmann- Hollweg denied the
existence of a secret inner government in
Alsace which overruled the decisions Of
the recognized authorities as had been
reported. and said he would resign in
stantly if ii were discovered that such a
thing were true.
The present moment was serious one
the Chancellor said. not because Of the
possibility OF his resignation. but because
OF the chance that the Zabern incidents
and the debates in the Imperial Pdrlia-
ment might lead TO a permanent breach
between the army and the people. lie ana
the Emperor were in thorough accord IN
the belief that a policy must be adopted
which would heal the strife. The I'm
perlal Chancellor appeared 10 be thor
oughly angry and snapped out his phrases
i'm a sharp voice. showing evident signs
Of nervousness.
The Emperor has apparently realized
that the time has come for him TO inter-
fere personally with the full weight OF
his authority in order 10 put an end 10
the differences between the civil and
military authorities OF Alsace. II was to
this end that his majesty to-day sum-
moned the Governor General Of Alsace-
Lorraine, Count Charles Won Wedel' and
the commanding general, Lieutenant Gen
eral Berthold Won Deimlng, TO report to
him at Donaueschingen.
Since the Emperor gave orders TO avoid
any further conflicts there has been no
disorder at Zabern. The civilian inhabi-
tants. however. show resentment at the
recent incidents and propose to withdraw
the appropriation Of $4,000 which they
voted this summer for the construction OF
new barracks and drill grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-05
TO ENTERTAIN THE SAYRES
Invitations by American AM
bassador and London Clubs.

London, Dec. 1.-THE programme for
the entertainment in London Of Fran
els Bowcs Sayrc and his bride. for
merly Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson, as
tentatively arranged by the American
Ambassador and Mrs. Walter II. Page,
includes two dinners 10 be given in
their honor by the ambassador. at
which all the guests. with only a few
exceptions. will he personal friends Of
the Wilson family. Among the guests
will he Sir William Osler. Canon
Rawnsley, Sir Edward Grey and Sir
William Mather. No dates have yet
been set for the whole programme.
which is 10 be submitted 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Sayre.
Miss Page intends TO give luncheon
in honor Of Mrs. Sayre. and Mrs. Page
will give a large reception. The am
bassador is anxious TO have Mr.. and
Mrs. Sayre accept the invitations Of the
Whtefriars and the Authors clubs,
among the many which have already
been extended. The second week of
their stay in London has been left
open. for the Sayres may have decided
already what they want TO do. Ann
bassador Page does not know vet how
long they will be here or If they will 20
10 the Continent after their visit TO
London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-05
WEYLER FOR MOROCCO
Spain Sends It's Best Soldier to
Handle Bad Situation.
IN CahIe to No TrIhune !

Madrid. Dec. 1T is officially an
nounccd that General Valeriano Wey-
l,r. former military Governor of Cuba,
will be appointed Spanish resident in
Morocco. TO succeed General Marina.
The fact that General Weyler, who is
considered the ablest soldier in Spain
is 20 be sent to Morocco is considered
by the public as an evidepce that the
situation there is more serious than
the government will admit Further
more, General Weylcr does not belong
TO the Conservative party. now in
power. and it is believed that only the
absolute necessity for the presence
there of "A strong man and an able SOL
der has compelled the government to
appoint him.
ono Of the problems which are giving
no little concern 10 the government
concerns the large number Of Spanish
Jews who were expelled from Spain
more than three hundred years ago.
and who now. under the Spanish pro-
tcctorate in Morocco. have asked for
projection az Spanish subjects. The
Catholic party objects very strongly
10 this, declaring that 1t will result in
a race struggle that II is necessary TO
avoid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-05
NO FRENCH MINISTRY YET
President Consults Caillaux and
Ribot, but Without Result.

Paris, Dee i.-President Poincare
this afternoon had a long conference
with cx-Prcmier CaillauX with ref
crcncc to the ministerial crisis. 1t is
understood that the conference with
the Radical leader proving abortive,
President Poincar6 urged ex-Premier
Ribot 10 undertake the task Of form
ing a Ministry. NJ. Ribot, it appears,
declined at first for reasons OF Ill
health. but the President has requested
him To defer giving a definite reply
until tomorrow.
The President may send for Jean
Dupuy, principal owner of lie Petit
Parisien," or NJ Doumergue. ex-Min-
lister Of Commerce.
Economists estimate that the fall Of
SS centimes i'm rcntes on the Bourse
Yesterday, which was the greatest in a
single day in the present century.
caused loss of more than 3SS,WO,oOD
francs CS77.GOOOoW to the public
fortune. They point out that the new
loan will have to be issued at 500 in
stead Of $50, which will cost the
Treasury another 100000 francs
year interest.