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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04

Cobalt, Ont, Aug. 3.-Estimates Of
the number of dead in the fire swept
area of northern Ontario were still di
vergent tonight The Office of the Te-
miski Mining and Northern Ontario
Railroad at Northbay reported 425 iden-
tilted and unidentified dead. Rumors
of additional loss Of fife and devasta-
ton in many instances proved fales.
Reports that many houses at Englehart
were destroyed, also were erroneous.
The country between Englehart and
Matheson apparently escaped the
flames. The return of amber of
prospectors from Boston creek region
who reached the railway gave rise to
needless excitement in that locality.
Bush fires which started south OF Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
GIANT LOBSTER
FROM MAT|N|CUS
At PORTLAND

:, ano' Me. July 3.-The largest live
''e' taken from Maine waters in many
now crawling about one of the
VI the \. F. Trefethen Co. at Gus
y. 1'ouse Wharf, The lobster tipped
""' OF the scales at is pounds and
assures 2ol inches in length.
asht in Is fathoms of water off Ma.
;, ' 'ne H-pounder was sold for s4a
>. p'a'n Thomas Mosher of the smack
'es A. and was brought to this port
''sFs last night. o'''as 'o'-
|actv 't Ames of Matinicus was the
ter ,.n nsnerman to capture the big lob
|s., ",cn is so large that it could NOT
|he ~ iooster trap and was found hang
Ina, 'he end Of one Of Ames. trans
s4sa he pulled it to the surface.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
NEW FORCES TO
Contend WITH
n. Y. EPIDEMIC
two Committees of Leading
pathologists and Bacteriolo-
gists to Study Disease

veu York. Aug. 3.-New forces were
,dded to the campaign against the cpl
a.,r,c Of infantile paralysis here today
xben two committees composed of promi-
Van, pathologists and psychologists from
all over the country were selected to
study the disease in all its ramitications.
The naming of the committees followed
conference of the experts at the Col
,sge of Physicians and Surgeons of Co.
l1mbia university
The number of deaths and cases reach
ID a new high mark with the "a hours
ending at 10 o'clock today. New cases to-
t,lled III and the number of deaths was
q Health Commissioner Emerson an
nounced tonight that the death rate OF
the present epidemic was now 20 per
ant Of the cases reported, while in 1907
Il was only ) per cent.
OF the committees named at the confer
snce Of experts the first is to take up
laboratory investigation of the nature.
communica bility and virulence Of the dis
ease DR.. Simon Flexner was made chair
man.
Among those named on the second COM
mttee. which Is to devise practical meth
DDS for the prevention of the disease and
It's spread are Or. NJ. !. Rosenau, Har-
ward, and Or. Francis W. Peabody, Peter
Bent Brigham hospital, Boston.
The members Of the committees today
visited one hospital here and studied va
rous cases Of infantile paralysis. To-
morrow they will visit the more infected
parts Of the city
Commissioner Emerson said he had no
explanation 10 make for the marked in
crease in the number Of new cases IN
Manhattan. The commissioner declared
the per centage Of cases is less than 1900
FOR he entire city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
SAVE
OLD TOWN BOY BY
A HUMAN CHAIN

Old Town. Me. Aug. 3.-Joseph Myr-
shall. 10. was saved from death by drown
ing Tuesday afternoon by human
chain Of rivermen. Mryshan was cross
ing on log to small island just below
the big Milford dam, when he lost his
footing and fell into the river, which
runs at mill-race velocity at this point.
He was swept down river some distance
where his clothing caught on a project
ing ledge, the only one in the river for
some distance.
Rivermen saw his plight and several
tied to a long rope waded out as far as
possible and one was dropped down the
current until the boy was reached and
pulled to safety by the crowd which had
gathered on the Shore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
List of Dead
The revised list of dead:

ne revised list OF dead:
Robert Johnson and his WIFE
Mrs. D. c. Edmonds. her four chill
dren and two grandchildren.
The Misses Lillian and Minnie Wi
lie, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. S. II.
Wiley of Monroe, Mich.
Bush Ferguson, his wife and chill
dren.
W. P. Zachery, his wife and CHI
dren.
The Wiley girls were visiting their
grandmother
The death list due to the flood on
Blacks Creek, Claiborne county, Ten
nessee, was increased to Sc tonight,
district were received here. From par
ties who have returned from the
stricken district it was learned that
Thomas McBee. his wife and seven
children, and Bob Chamley and his
wife, have been added to the dead,
bringing the total up to So.
Rescue parties returning from the
stricken district late today report that
the water is all over the little valley
of Blair's Greek and that apparently
every home along the creek for dis
lance Of six miles has been wash I'd
away. Some estimate that the death
list, when finally complete, will total
so. but others believe that it will he
held down to 30 or S. at the outside.
Rescue parties that went into the val
ley today brought out a number WHO
Continued on Page 9-column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
On Russian Front

Battles also took place along the
Sereth and Dniester rivers in Galicia
between the Russians and Teutons,
while in the Caucasus region the Rus
slams near Diarbekr carried out A
bayonet attack against the Turks
which resulted in the capture of a
Turkish work and some 800 prisoners
and guns.
In the Travananzes valley of the
Austro-Italian theatre the Italians
have made fresh progress against the
Austro- Hungarians In the Adige val
ley, in the upper Posina region and
in the district of Cortina d'Ampezzu
the Austrians are bombarding Italian
positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
Capt. Hinsch of Liner Neckar
Refuses to Disclose Course of
Submarine and Would Not Say
When Bremen Was Expected

Norfolk, Aug. 3.-The allied cruis-
ers patrolling the entrance to Hamp-
ton Roads to prevent the departure Of
the German submarine merchantmen
Deutschland still were in position
within sight of snore during today
and there was nothing to indicate that
they were aware Of the passage Of the
Deutschland out through the Capes
last night Marine men here believe
the submersible had entirely eluded
the var vessels and vas safely on her
way across the Atlantic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
No Important Gains
on Any War Front
Germans Counter
Attacks Repulsed
Furious Engagement Between Russians a nd
Austro-Germans in Stokhod Region Russian
Bayonet Attack Against Turkish Work Is
Successful - Italians Make Some Progress

Thursday passed ir all the war the
of the bell;gerents. In the Stokhod re.
glon Of Russia violent fighting con-
tinued between the Russians and the
Austro Germans, wh,ie German coun-
ter-attacks against the British in the
Delville wood sector in France, all Of
which were repulsed. and lombard
inents. characterized the operations in
France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
Tennessee Cloudburst
Claims Lives OF 50 and
Others Are Believed Dead
Some Estimate 50 Killed Near Tazewell Wa
ter Floods Valley of Blair's Creek and Washes
Awav All Homes for Distance of Six Miles

Middleboro, KY, Aug. 3.-While the
waters which overran the banks of
Blair's creek, near Tazewell, Tenn,
late last night and early today have not
receded and have irnpeded the work
Of recovering bodies and rescue, yet
it was definitely established late to-
day. according to reports from the
stricken district. that the lives of SO
people were known to have been
snuffed out as the result of the cloud
burst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
MORSE INTERESTS
B Wy MINNESOTA:
| AR &c STEAMER

New London, Ct, Aug. 3.-The steam
ship Minnesota. one Of the largest steam
ers af1oat, has been bought by the United
States Steamship Co, of which Charles
w. Morse is president, according to n
statement made here today by Mark L.
Gilbert. an official Of the company. The
Minnesota, WHICH is at present on the
Pacific coast. is to be used in freight SER
vice, it is understood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
Says $50 Dead Bodies
Picked Up Along 30
Miles of Railway
Saved Nearly All Be-
longings But Broth
er's Home and Fur
nishings Lost
All People Now at Iroquois Falls
Are Making Home of Big Mill
While Waiting for Tents

A letter. stating that $50 dead bodies
were found along a 30-mile railway
stretch between Nellie Lake and
Matheson, that 16 were found smoth-
dead were taken from a creek at Mum
roe, Ont, arrived here Thursday from
a local boy, who is in Iroquois Falls
and was there during the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
Four Scouts and
Loose Horses
Bandit Band''

San Antonio Aug. 3-Four scouts Of
the United States army and drove Of
loose horses constituted the band of
Mexican bandits sighted by Massa-
chusetts infantry scouting patrol south
Of Fort Hancock, Texas, Tuesday, ac-
cording to a report to General Funston
TODAY pv General Bell, at Ell Paso
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
LEWISTON men
ACCEPT REPORT
ON AFF|L|AT|0N

Lewiston, Me, Aug. 3.-Employes of
the Lewiston division of the Lewiston,
night accepted the report of a committee
representing all divisions, which favored
affiliation with the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Street & Electric Railway En-
p-oyes of America. The work of organ
iza ton was begun at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
ORGANIZATION
OF FARM LOAN
BOARD AUG. I

Washington, Aug. 3.-Secretary McAdoo,
chairman ex-officio of the new Farm
Loan Board, today notified the four APP
pointive members of their confirmation
by the Senate and called a meeting here
Aug. I, when the work of ofga nizing the
new system will be inaugurated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Scattered showers Friday;
Saturday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
Boston Forecast

Boston, Aug. 3.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday unsettled. proba-
bly, local showers. Saturday fair, not
much change in temperature; light to
moderate southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
MooSerS
.t0HayeN0
Candidate

No Party Choice for
President But Plans
for Perpetuation Are
Adopted Hope to Sc
cure Enough Electors
to Prove Balance of
Power ker
Thanks God That
"Nobody Ow ms the
Progressive Party To-
day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
MARINE MEN
BELIEVE THE
DEUTSCHLAND
SAFE AT SEA

Passed bserved
Within Hun dr. e d
Yards of U. S. De-
stroyer - Submerged
Twice on Way Down
Bay to Test Her En-
gines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
BULGARIAN
AGGRESSION
IN RUMANIA

London, Aug. 3.-An attempt by Bul.
garian soldiers to seize an island in the
Ruc2anian waters of the Danube river
q T. to the town Of Giuergevo has
caused a sensation there, according ID
reports received by Bucharest newspa-
pers Rumanian frontier guards discov-
cred the Bulgarians and returned an
alarm. After a lively exchange Of fire,
the Rulgarians fled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04

Friends of Sheriff T. Herbert White
of Bangor, who has been confined to
the hospital for the past month or
six weeks with illness will be pleased
to learn that he has nearly recovered
and left the hospital Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
Northern Ontario's
Toll Of Life in Fires
Is Estimated at 425

bait between Red Water and Tomiko
are under control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-04
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability of
the firm you're trading with Is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
sold in our store to be exactly as repre-
scented. We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Tor lower) as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts Of beautiful and
inexpensive Gift articles.
0rew's Reliable Jewe|ry Store
Established 1s6l-55 years ago!
Lisbon Street, Lewiston. Ne.
auRld1W -
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28
Direct from the State Capitol

With the State Assemblies of the leading parties only
weeks off county assemblies still hand politics
commencing This is particularly in the Republican
being generally conceded that this party has much the better
prospect of winning a the November election.
The of Nicholson the gubnatorial has
considerably and added lot the
the Nicholson has the support of the Denver Post
Henry Brady w A Doso Frank Howbe and the
Guggenheim interests
Governor Carlson Vivian j. vickroy Anna
the house machine which includes the warlen
and the army of inspectors
Mr. good deal of the position
Hughes Chicago for him except
people
remembered that years Mr. Nicholson
the assembly Mr. Carlson 81 Mr. Cloudy 2s2l and Mr.
Mr. Nicholson lost out in the primaries
The assembly old dcredited convention SYSTEM
and is controlled largely professional potici
ans 1t has great advantage showing people just these
then they apply
where will do the most good Nothing THAI that
by the he makes and this Mr.
most fortunate.
Governor the present incumbent Lewis
appears the inside track with opposition
any opposition developed against the denomination of Mr. Ramr
Secretary OF State or the nomination OF Mr. Mun for Treasurer
Mr. Thorson of Genwood
Greeley Mr. Vickery of Denver and Mr. Geenee
make the race for State Auditor Senator Robinson of Colo
Springs aud Ben Griffith of Grand junction talked of
Attorney enerl while Judge Gabbe Cavendar Judge
Burke and Mr. Logan of Grand Junction mentioned for the
places o be filed on the supreme bench
that the Progressives shot mildly
majority of the leaders great privaes are back
Republican party but exceedingly militant
their party organization They called
their State Assembly for August and whether or not ticket will
then probably be decided by which
the candidates who likely in their
much though candidate in would
opponent the pohibtory law
y believed that the beer amendment will be overwhelmingly
prospere enormously under the
pentenay and als being depoputd
lectons improving vacant houses and stores are filling and
false prophets among
prohibition today business two
business would be closing
the saloons
who for third of century and
surely be when
passed around.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28
Treasures Notice on Request
for Tax Deed

To every person in actual possession or occu-
pancy of the hereinafter described lode mining
claims and to the person in whose name the
persons having an interest title Of record in
to the same
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day Of
November, A. D. 1913. the following described
property, situate in the County Of Clear Creek
and State of Colorado, to-wit:
The Alpha lode mining claim and improve
ments. Survey No. 1859 Idaho and Indepen-
dent Mining districts as described in Treasurer 5
Certificate Of Purchase No. Il.
The Joubert lode mining claim Survey No 1859
Idaho and independent mining districts, as des-
cribed in Treasures Certificates of Purchase
No. 70.
The Connecting Link Lode Mining claim Sur
vey Mol 1859 Idaho and Independent mining dis
trcts. as described in Treasurer's Certificate of
Purchase No 70. were sold for the taxes for the
year 1912 and purchased by L. sternberger
That the said L. Sternberger has made re-
quest upon the Treasurer of said County for a
deed. That said lode mining claims were taxed
for said year 1912 in the name OF J. A. Henley.
That the time Of redemption of said real es-
tate from such tax sale will expire on the 18th
day of November. A. d. 1916 and unless re-
deemed on or before said day deed will be is
sued therefor.
Dated this 25th day OF July A. D. 1915.
HENRY L. ROBERTS,
Treasurer OF the said County Of Clear Creek
First Publication July %. 1915
Last Publication August IS, 1915.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28
NOTICE
Dunont, Colorado. June IS, 1918

Dumont, Colorado. June IS, 1918
To Mrs. A. J. Jacobs -
You are hereby notified that have expended
$4,000 during each of the years 1918. 1914 and
1915 in labor and improvements upon the Gold
Queen Lode Mining claim. situate in Morris Min
ing District, County of Clear Creek. State of
Colorado. the location certificate of which is
found of record in book 1877 at page As of the
records in the Office of the County Clerk and
Recorder Of said County, in order to hold said
claim under the provisions Of section 1924 OF the
Revised Statutes Of the United States, and the
amendments thereto, concerning annual labor
upon mining claims, and being the amount re-
CURED to hold said lode for the respective periods
ending December 81. 1918. December 81. 1914 and
December 81. 1915. and il within ninety days
from the personal service of this notice or with
in ninety days after the publication thereof, you
fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of
such expenditure as co-owner which amounts
to $4,000, interest in the claim will become
the property of the subscriber. your co-owner
who has made the required expenditures by the
terms of said section.
NJ. f. GILCHRIST
Formerly NJ E. Mcnamara
First Publication June 16
Last Publication Sept. Is
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28

It's the angel-face kid that's
"somebody"-n ever the ugly
duckling
Sometimes nobody is more gen
erous and enthusiastic in your
praise than your enemies.
Sitting in the rocking chair
looking at the ice box won't bring
you fish for next Friday.
When you re looking for honey.
don't be pinbead and think the
whole worlds bee hive.
When your wife waits on YOU
like trained nurse in the winter.
look out for the millinery bill in the
spring.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28
Notice of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 3lst day of July, A. D. 1916,
Emmett T. Galligan, the Administrator
of the Estate of Julia S. GalIigan, de-
ceased; Warren A. Haggott, the Exc
cutor of the estate of James Cousins,
deceased: will appear before the Judge
of the County Court at the Court
House in Georgetown in the County of
Clear Creek, Colorado, at One O'Clock
in the afternoon of said day and present
their accounts for final settlement and
pray the appoval of the same and ask to
be discharged. at which time and place
any person in interest may appear and
present objections if any there be.
WITNESS Royal R. Graham, Judge
and Acting Clerk of the County Court
within and for the County Court of
Clear Creek in the State of Colorado
and the seal of said Court this 1st day
of July, A. D. 1916.
ROYAL R. GRAHAM,
Judge and Acting Clerk
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28
Sheriffs Sale

BY VIRTUE OF a certain Writ of Execution
issued out of the Clerks Office Of the District
Court OF Clear Creek County, State of Colorado,
and to me directed whereby am commanded
to make the amount OF certain judgment re-
Gently obtained against The 81 Tunnel Mining
Company and in favor Of Thomas Minner for
the sum of Six Thousand. One Hundred Fifty
Six and 80 100 Dollars Cs6 l56. COY damages and
Twenty and 81 100 Dollars (s2Os7) costs and ac-
cruing costs, have levied upon the following
described property, to-wit:
The Enterprise Lode Mining Claim u S. Sur
vey Lot No. 1874; The Yankee Centennial Lode
Mining Claim, u s. Survey Lot No. 1885; a one
third 90 interest in salamander Lode Mining
Claim, U. S. Survey Lot No. 1898; The North one
half of the Last Chance Lode Mining Claim U.
S Survey Lot No. 1898; The Hidden Treasure
Lode Mining Claim, U. S. Survey Lot No 1885;
The Old Stonewall No. and Old Stonewall No2
Lode Mining Claims. T. S. Survey Lot No. 1890;
The May Bell, Juno. Salamander. Brunswick,
Waco. Essex, Mary K, Kitty L., Nellie ", Har-
lem. Cheyenne Wedge and Lake View Lode
Mining Claims all situate in Lincoln and Up
per Fall River Mining Districts. Clear Creek
County, State of Colorado. Also the mill build
ing two engines, boilers, tables crushers
rolls pipe. carpenter and blacksmith tools.
hoist, gas engine air compressor drills assay
outfit, three cabins and all other fixtures tools
and appliances situate upon or used in connec-
ton with the above mentioned mining claims
THEREFORE. according to said command I
shall expose for sale at public vendue to the
highest and best bidder for cash, the above de-
scribed property. on Monday the 3lst day of
July. A. d. 1915. at the hour OF one O'Clock P.
NJ of said day, at Georgetown at the front door
of the Court House in said County and State.
Dated at Georgetown. Colorado, this 29th day
of June, A. d. 1916
ALBERT E. STRAUB,
Sheriff of Clear Creek County Colorado
E. NJ. SABIN,
Attorney, $40 Gas & Electric Bldg.
Denver, Colo
First publication July 4 1916
Last publication July %. 1915.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28

There was a scarcity Of brick.
Joe Rudabc had been killed by
a live wire in Georgetown.
A steel stand and canopy was
being built over the cold soda
spring.
The new steam shovel in the
Newhouse was loading a ton of
ore per minute.
Winford Carnegie Young was
only about seven months old hut a
real spruce little fellow, inclined
to be a bi, noisy.
Water Commissioner Noxon
had completed a line of main
from the Soda Creek pipe line
down to Jud Browns.
Mrs. w. r. Smith and Miss
Sally Smith and Miss Agnes CAL
houn, relatives of J. w. B. Smith,
had arrived from Austin, Texas.
The Fall River Mining and Mill
ing company had been incorporat-
ed, capitalized at $3.50, 700. and the
Seaton Mountain Gold Mining
com pany had organized with SIoo,
900 shares at 81 each.
The Merch ants and Miners Ma
tional bank had organized with c.
S. Birkins, L. l.. Roberts. G. f.
Worth, James Underhill. George
Riley, W. A. Hays OFT, James E.
Bowden, o. w. Lowell and J. w.
RUBY of Golden, as directors.
Chas. S. Birkins and George Riley
were elected president and vice
president, respectively.
Listen to X. c. Bonney's poem !:
They are here
The summer girls.
Pretty blondes
With golden curls;
Sweet brunettes
With raven hair;
All so fresh
And all SO fair.
Pretty maids
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1916-07-28
Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the regu..
lar annual meeting Of the Stock
holders of the SILVER CREEK MIN
ERAL COMPANY will be held in
Idaho Springs. Colorado, at the
Club hotel in said City, on Monday, the
It'll day Of August, A. D. 1916, at the
hour of II 80 IN the forenoon of said
day, for the purpose of electing Board
OF Directors for the ensuing year and
for the transaction of such ether bust
ness as may properly come before said
meeting.
CHARLES E. PERKINS,
IT, VI, President
Dated June Both, 1916.
First Publication July7
Last Publication Aug. a.