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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

The services at the funeral Of Elisha
Atkins. ESQ held At his late residence on
Green street yesterdA afternoon, were in
keeping with the quiet, modest, sterling
character Of the man and the large num-
Der present, of our older cit;z sns especially,
st'ssted the esteem AID respect in which he
has been held in this city throughout his
long, hO0ored and useful life. Rev.
NJ. Ross OF the Methodist church
o'iicisted. assisted by Rev. DIR. Penney
of the Free Baptist church; Mr.
Ross remarks bcipg founded upon the
words Blessed are the de ID who die in the
Lord from henceforlh; yea for they rest
from ther .sbors aud their works do follow
them''-words most appropriate and fittirg
IN the character Of the deceased, whose
life was fllel to large, even an slmost
perftc; measure with good deeds. sterling
integrity, ardent piety, Christian citizen
ship. and neighborly kindr mass. DR.. PEN
ney 'pcke feelipgly and in beautiful spirit
of the noble life of the deceased, in the
church and community, and gave .
Just snaysi, Of his manly character and
unselash life as he had witnessed it daily
FOR the long period of almost thirty years,
covering his own residence in this city. HE
"reminiscences of Mr.. Atkins earlier life
in connection with the Methodist church
And general benevolent work in Augusta
we're such rs reflected the beauty, benvo-
lencs and sturdy character Of the
deceased in true light. his
words conveying just eulcgy TO
the hearts and mind Of all bis hesrers
The afternoon WAS delightful, and many
present felt that il Was indeed better to 90
to the h,use of mourning than to the house
CT fsasing. where the fragrance Of good
deeds and noble life well spent leave it's
blessed benedic.ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

A party leave here for Ocean Park today.
Ine object Of the visit 10 10 make repairs
on The cottages and put things in readiness
for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15
Communication on tbs Subj oct
Band Cor arts.

Editors of the Kenne5ee Journal:
often hear suggestions that it would
be an excellent idea il Augusta had mil
iis'y band that would give out of-door
concerts during the summer months. With
your kind permission will say in defens
81 the bsod that Augusta has Q firstclas.
military band that ranks with the bes,
bands Of the State, that is now and slway.
has been willing to give open air concer
during warm weather but + IRE are re OF
two reasons why this has never beea done
In the fret place there IL not at place 10
the whole city from which concerts may be
given. there being no band stand in the city
Other cities in Maine smaller than Augusta
and with an inferior local band yearly ap-
propriste money for open air concerts and
are also able to maintain q band stand from
which to give concerts, and if Augusta
should follow their example We would have
plenty Of outdoor music in the prope'
sessop.
A MEMBER OF DENNIS MILITARY BAND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15
TO LET.

ITO LET-For one Or two youEg ladies, . large
L airy roo0, on state street. Conven ent 10
" alter street. Tee Of nice bath room vithou,
extra charge. Inquire Of the JoUHsAL Office.
may151tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

1he Sons Of Veterans had very sue.
cessful drill last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15
SURE TO GO UP.

Real property in Augusta is as sure
to rise as the sparks are to fly upward.
No gun powder plot is necessary to dem.
onstrate this, but If you want to buy or
sell any real estate or personal property
in Augusta, Hallowell or Gardiner, or
even Waterville or Fairfield, just let the
public know it through the WANT
column Of the JOURNAL, and you will
hear from it in all directions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

The Seven Old Ladies' Of Lavender
Town. bad large audience IT the Univer-
'aiist vestry last evening and entertained
thsi, listeners right royalty. The lavender
tea served By the youas ladies vas we'll
pstronized and all the features of the en-
'eftainment were novel and pleasing. All
In Ill it was one of the best church socia-
bles Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

A handsome 4-yesr-old Kentucky mate
Of the royal blood WAS taken through here
from Louisville to the Sunnyside stables,
yesterday afternoon. Along with her was
A'iI-seeks-old colt by Axtell and he is a
little beauty. The mare 10 one to delight
the eye Of horsem,n at frat sight. She
IL but four yes,s old. black in
color and has every Indication Of
speed though she never has beea placed on
the track. she will be bred to the famous
Nelson. The stock car in which she left
kentucky was too large to admit Of passing
through the Hoosac tunnel and An express
car had to be substituted. The mare and
her elooded oifspring attracted good deal
20 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15
Brio.

LINCOLN
whitefeld-May II, Mrs. Abigail hfstine' "seo
ID years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15
Notice to Builders.

BIDS vii be received as me sssasuess sass
Until mey z1se fer the eousefueeteD q :
vee1en bsiiA1a4 foe the 49, u ~ 1ahEl. seAsel
aeoA We Rsounds Of the 0a,ne State ei1leas g
Oreno Pisns - ths speet1eaa1ooe ~ p g
sses at the eoltees snd alse - the go q ~
asehisect, ". 3. 4sasoe, oenQes, oaAsR, moiso.
dEo q. NAnLsDs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

pEMN Age. stability. sound meth
Ssssv DDS; cash values, incon.
MfYIllI teaahss policies: The
OSv5 Bet extenaion system:
lle lov COL Address, oal-3s
S Oogln8 SnosL Pei1ade lplsa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

= OR SALE-Cottage known a. the c. n.
= Bailey cottage. Richmond Campsrou nds
With furnishings and ixtures. In first. class con.
dition, repaired and painted. Inquire Of b. +.
Harris. Augusta, Me. msy61tw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

IF you want PRICE, & srsS MARKER. (rsed
l. by merchants for printing SHOW Cards,
Prices. etc A Seal Press, Rubber Hand Btaap,
seif-Inking Stamp, Dater, Self linking Stamp Pad
or ANYTHING in the Rubber stamp line send your
orders 10 CHAs. FLETCHER, State House, Au-
Qusta, fahiA&S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-15

Tor sALE-Mill Wood; stove length, o. so
y per load. Orders promptly attended TO.
BENJAMIN thatcher, Box 6al, hsllowell, Ne.
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FOR SALE.

y ACES AT AUGUsTA-Have yoa seen the
III fire matched pair. taplst01 and Capt
tol Square!" pair that never can be beat ;
they are entered for the race; cannot run, trot
no pace. but are sure to start and VIE Al every
heat. "Get up stapieton, whoa Capitol squars q
may1fdlwpd HENRY q. brAPLHs
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

LOUISVILLE, May IS. The benevolent
and protective order of Elks has posses
sion of Louisville. For thirty hours the
music of their bands and tramp of their
men have been heard in the streets with
intervals of only IA few hours at a time.
The big procession which marched to
the dedication of the Elks' Rest y"ster-
day was followed by "A much larger one
today. 4 formal meeting was held at
Liedcrkranz hall about noon with eX-
allied Grand Ruler Quinlin presiding.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
The italian Government Disc0uiag-
Ing Emigration - Miners
Must Not Leave the
Kingdom.
An Interesting Question for the
Government to Decide Con
corning %ScniOrage
silver.
rnE sITUATION At SCOTDNLE.
Now Will the Men Go Back Ia work or
VIII They Starvc?

ScoT1DAI.E, Pa, May IS. Operators
are making the most determined effort
to force the men at the Miners convcn
ton tomorrow to vote to abandon the
strike, while the labor leaders on the
other hand have been among themen and
say they are practically unanimous in
their desire TO continue out. The trlck
and Mcclure companies started tn" ked-
stone, Youngstown, Hawkcyc, Valley and
Oliphant plants with IA few new men, ana
say they will start five other plants TINS
week. Men are coming into the region
in car loads. and it is doubtful IL the
strikers can stand the pressure much
longer. They are suffering fort The nccrs-
stiles of life. and hundreds have no roof
to call their own. If the men do not
vote to 90 back tomorrow it will be be.
cause they are oycrpcrsuadcd by the
leaders or because independent operators
or come powerful labor organizations
pledges the greatly needed l%inancial sup
mort
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

WAsmINGruN, May IS. That the ltal-
ian government is r~udravorin" to check
the tide Of immigration to the United
States is shown by the issuance Of a cir
cular by the Italian minister of the in
terror for the restriction of such immi-
grafton 50 far as minors ar" c~3nccrhrd'
& conv or this circular received at the
treasury department shows that minors
will not be allowed to leave the kingdom
when not accompanied by relatives or
guardian except on the production OF
the proper shipping articles and such
documents will bp required also in case a
minor is accompanied by a relative or
guardian who can neither read or write
Minors, Is years of age, will not be al
lowed to immigrate except on specllc
authority by the minister Of war.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

Montana will market 100000 head Of
beef cattle this season, which will net
their owners about 3lO,NOO,OOo, equal to
SGG.GG for each man, woman and child in
the state. Montana's wool will sell for
2S.OOO,WO. which if divided among her
people would give each one $50. Mon
tana viii dispose Of a3.WOO.iOD worth OF
mutton, a sum sufficient to give every
q tizcn so. Montana will furnish Of
silver. gold. copper and lead, SiO,195,G2}.
which is equal to aboutS 212 per head for
all the people, Montana will supply the
market with S1.1OO.OOO worth Of horses.
thus providing 80 a piece for every in
habitant. Over and above all this Mon
tand's farms, iron and coal mines, diaries,
hcncrics, vineyards, gardens, etc. will
produce enough to provide fully for all
The wants of her people. Glasgow
Herald.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
A MEETING Of LABOR CLANS
The Various Alliances Meet in Con-
clave at Cincinnati Eastern
Delegates Un silver.
A PLANK fAV0RlNG FREE COINAGE.
viii Suit Them to Il Nicely President
Washburn on the Objects Of
the Alliances.
The Charleston Sails From Acapulco.
NeSuminS Her Chase After
the ltaia.
THE CINCINNATI CoNNENTfO>.
They Feel on the silver ana LA

They Feel On the silver ana LA
Dor Question.
C~INcINNArI. May IS. The afternoon
was devoted chiefly to references of va
riOus state delegates to the union con-
v%cntion, which were for the most part
Iowa delegation, among other things,
adopted a resolution urging the nomina-
ton Of full independent ticket next
June and telcgraphcd its decision to
prominent men in that state in sympa-
thy with the movement. There was
rather Il turbulent meeting Of the dele
cation from Kansas. due largely to the
fact that il is much stronger in point of
numbers than that Of any other state.
there being nearly 500 persons here rep
rcacnting seven organizations, viz:
farmers alliance. citizens alliance. pru-
pies party. Knights of Labor. national
industrial alliance. a~nti-monop0ly party
and single tax men. The trouble arose
over the basis Of representation for the
various parties. The National Reform
Press association held Il meeting this
forenoon and another at 3 p. m. 1t is
probable there will be IA night session.
There is much speculation rs to the
platform, The objection to the Ocala
declaration is strong on some questions
and there is Il disposition to follow the
~ Inric nlutfprm Eastern mon arc
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
BILL
The Discussion About this Old Time Mon
tamian at Last Closed.

tanian at Last Closed.
Helena Independent: Col. VIM. j.
Wheeler, the untiring custodian of the
state library and museum, has received
but Tom. He is the Fairweather who
was seen in San Francisco by Col.
Jockey, Con Kohrs and Martin Hotter.
Col. Wheeler sent several newspaper
clippings to Mr.. Fairweather at his home
in North Bloomfield, Cal, and received
the following letter:
II am glad to learn that light begins
to break after sixteen years of darkness.
When ] was in San Francisco last Feb
ruary | met several gentlemen from
Montana. Mr.. Woody, of Missoula, was
at the Russ house, where ! was stopping.
Mr.. Hotter came there one evening. He
looked at mo and | at him and at last !
asked him Who'll he was and where hc was
from, He told me his name was Hotter
from Helena. Says ], the he'll you are.
My name is Fairwcather. He asked,
Bill ~Fairwcathcr,' and ! said Bills
brother. hut he called and introduced
me as Bill, and among strangers J
most always go by that name. At the
time ! did not think any more Of it, but
now ! am glad because | did not know
when my brother died and where he
was buried, The Ro2cman people are Il
little of when they think they buried
him in 1872, for | was with him that
year. ] mined in all the gulches from
A%ldcrgulch to Lincoln. William never
had hut one picture taken that | know
Of and that was sent to the New York
Morning News. He and | were taken
together with II pipes in our mouths
and our guns in our hands. in Virginia
City, in 1884. About Tom Fairweathcr
being a little man. If you call a man lit
tie that stands } feet II inches in his
stocking feet and weighs ISl pounds a
small man, that is me. | WAS taller and
larger than my brother" p
MIR. I'airWcathcr sends one of his pict
ur"s. lie is mistaken IN saying that his
hruthcr's only picture Is in New York.
Hugh Mctluaid has an excellent photo.
graph of Bill t'uirwcalh"r stored away
in the safe at the Cosmopolitan hotel.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

WAuKEsHA. Wis, May Is. Henry
Hartman was arrested on suspicion 81
having caused the wreck Of the ST. Pa"l
train neal Columbus on the 10Th Of May
in which two men lost their ives
Further particulars of the wreck indicate
that it was the work of a tramp VINO
placed "A tie and plank ON the track III
such a way as to dcrail the train. me
tramp had been put off the tram near
there a few days previous.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
The Charleston on the Chase.

WAsHlNGroN. May Is. just before !
O'Clock this afternoon the navy depart
mcnt received a dispatch that the
Charleston sailed southwark from .Aca
pulco last evening, leaving the Emcralda
in port. There was no wore "i
the ltata. The presumption is that the
Charleston commander was satisfied that
the Itata had passed Acapulco either be
fore his arrival there or while he lay III
port, and that he has resumed tn" long
chase
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
cnARLE~ToN AND E>MERAiDA.
both "a acapulco Prospect Of II Fight BE
tween Them.

CRY or MENICO. May Is. The war
department has received Il dispatch from
Acapulco. which says there is a proha-
bility Of a fight between the Charleston
and the Esmcralda. The itata has not
yet been sighted. and unless she has
been captured by some other United
States cruiser. she is probably off Cen
tral America 10y this time, with fucl fur
nishcd by the Esmcralda. .
General Pedro liinoiosa. secretary OF
war. said Monday morning: Mexico
only insists that her neutrality be re
spectcd and she will not interfere with
the Esmcralda, beyond refusing to sell
her coal or arms An officer of the Es.
mcralda told your correspondent at Aca-
pulco yesterday that his vessel would try
and get coal here, but if it was refused
she could get ii elsewhere in few hours,
He said: 1--WE are not afraid Of Il conflict
with the Charleston, but our orders are
10 be prudent and not provoke a con.
hict." He stated that his captain re-.
ccived a long cipher from his govern
mrnt in Chill Saturday, but that its con.
tents were. unknown to him.
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\ 81 E~TIoN
Can the Government issu" tcrtiii"a'es
Against ~enioragc silver"

Can the Government Issu" Certificates
Against >enioragc Silver"
WAsHINDrON. May Is IN interesting
question has arisen at the treasury de
partmenl in connection with the present
silver law. which authorized the secr"-
tary of the treasury TO purchase 100000
ounce of SILVER each month and To issue
treasury notes thereon. The treasury
notes thus far issued on bullion pur-
chased under the act aggregate l3.hl2,-
600. The department coins 100000
standard silver dollars and the law says
that any gain or seniorage arising from
such coinage shall he accounted for ana
paid into the treasury. Under this law
the government has already gained by
senioragc 32.5l5,OOO. The question that
now c~onfrpnts the secretary is whether
or not he can under the circumstance
issue silver certificates against tins
amount
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
SeMer Men Strike.

SUPERIOR, Wis, May lS.-Two thous-
and men engaged in sewer work struck
today for an advance from SID to -
per day. Trouble is feared when the
contractors bring in outside men.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
Jack the Ripper.

New YORK. May 8 .-The grand jury
today indicted Amer Ben Ali, alias
"Frenchy," for the murder of old Carrie
Brown. alias "Shakcspcdr,," at AN East
river hotel on April oath, charging him
with murder in the first degree. There
are four counts in the indictment. each
one of which is sufficiently strong to
hold him
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
supposed Work OF ApacheS.

Chiffon, Ara, May Is. Ma; Nhitum'
"a rancher on Blue river forty miles north
Of here, was found dead in his calm
Saturday by Fred Fritz and William
Boyle. He was shot through the body
His cabin was pillaged and two horses;
guns and saddles stolen. Fritz ana
BOYLE believe the murder was the work
of the Apachcs. Aparty Of men have
left here for the scene.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

ROME, May IS. The long expected en-
c%yclical of the pope upon social ques-
tions which previous reports said would
be made public on Whit Sunday has
been distributed among all cardinals Of
the Roman Catholic church. The syn
opsis recently published presented the
main points of this important epistlc.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
Death of Col. DAYTON.

CINCINNATI, May IS. The death of
Col. L. NJ. Dayton at the Queen City
club this morning will be almost as great
a shock to his large circle of friends in
military circles as was that Of his chief
of the country at large, Col, Dayton
was. perhaps, closer to Gen. Sherman
than all his military followers.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
uo%oRISG TOM CAETER.
A Grand Banquet and IA Large Attendance
Col. sanders Only u Guest.

H~rLENA, May IS. ISpecialtotheTRlB
UNE. There was a big turnout tonight
at the banquet given in honor of Land
Commissioner Carter. There are I'D
plates. Col. Sanders was among the in
vitcd guests, but the affair is especially
designed to dispense taify to the land
commissioners and possible secretary of
the interior. Among the guests are Col.
r. &. Ingersoll. Gov. Toolc and Col. Broad
water. IT is a non-partisan affair.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
will Return to Work.

Mason CRY, May ls.-Advlces re-
ccived today from the several localities
in the state where miners have been ON
a strike were to the effect that operators
were about to work and before
the week is out the usual output of coal
NAV be looked for.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

ST. Louis, May ia trust company
has no recourse in law if a member of
the trust violates an agreement not to go
into business again is the substance Of a
decision by Judge Thayer of the United
StaJes court today. The decision was
rendered in the case of the American
Prescrvers company against the Taylor
Manufacturing company.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

SALINA, Kans, May Is. tremendous
cloud burst of hail took place about fodr
miles west of here Saturday evening.
The district covered by the storm was
two miles wide and eight or ten long;
The hail was as large as hens eggs and
almost, completely destroyed the wheat
One farmer lost $50 acres and another
200. The total damage will reach 500
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
Hard on Church Festivals.

RACINE, Wis, May 18. The entire
strawberry crop Of the county was
blasted by Friday nights frost. Racine
county ships more Strawberries than all
the other counties in the state com
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23

From Twentieth to Twenty
third streets, and from Second
avenue South to Eighth avenue
North now on the market and
for sale.
For prices and pIats call at
the Office Of the Great Falls
Water = Power and Townsite
Company.
J. BOOKWALTER,
General Agent.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-05-23
/ is The Commercial Center Of Northern N

it hasa population OF over 5000 and is growing rapidly. Enterprises now under
way al to be Inaugurnted wills greatly increase the population this year..
ne great water power Improvement Is o completed and upOn such a
SturendoIS scale as to furnish power or scores of manufacturing institutions and
employment for thousands of men.
No town In the Rocky Mountain region offers greater Inducements to the settler
investor ant all such are respectfully invited to come and see for themselves.
For information regarding GREAT FALLS and surrounding country, address
]. B0OKwAlTER, GsnI Agent.
Great Falls. Montana.