Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-07-13

claimed supremacy; now large, level.
smooth yard, commodous repair shops,
show What good management and persever-
ance can accomplish. BY building dam,
a reservoir of 10000, 300 gallons capacity
has been secured. In this Mr.. iIaggcrty
ha, all abundant stock of trout and
salmon. and, in the outlying marshes,
breeding ground for ducks. He was
complimented upon the fine opportunity to
secure such dainty food for his table, but
surprised us by saving he neither KILLED, -
or allowed any one else to kill any fish or
fowl there, as his delight vas in letting them
live. The Humanitarian Society should vote
him an honorary member. In the repair
shop we saw an engine built by VIM. Mason
of Taunton. Mass. Mr.. EIaggerty was for
many years in the employ of VIM. Mason,
and remembers him with worthy devotion.
out of respect ii part to him, he is having
this engine repaired to haul the Flying
Yankee from Nanccboro to st. John. The
five feet drivers are raised to six feet and
two inches. both tender and locomotive re-
paired and arranged for that special service.
The engine will weigh forty and tender
thirty tons. pom either >ile viii be placed
the monogram of the original builder. Mr..
)
the center of the ward, an examination OF
which shows the artistic tastes of Mr.. lIag
gerty Bric-a-brac and old specimens of
wood and stone lastly arranged. one capa-
cious sleeping and sitting room. upon the
V alls and tables are arranged unique speci-
mems bearing further testimony to his ex-
qui,ite taste and telling palmer than words
that he is a confirmed bachelor. Now look
at my ship he said, as he stepped out upon
the piazza. sure enough, here was a plot of
Land almost the exact size of large foreign
steamship, with anchors in proper place,
two large stand pipes painted black, appear
ike ''Davits, his handsome Office and home
amid ships, help make up the appointments
of the steamer. Surely, we find him one of
the most genial and courteous gentlemen.
we have ever met. One cannot be but
strongly impressed with his strong person.
alty and ability.
We leave McAdam junction, and have
an evening run to Mattawamkeag. where
we are sidetrackcd for the night All sleep
we'll, how otherwise could We in such lux
urious hcrths. After partakng of one Of
the choicest breakfasts. made interesting by
the flow of wit aud story, we are off through
the wilI, of central Maine. No farms APP
pear to break the continuous forests. One
after another of substantial culverts
and bridges are examined by the
commissioners till we come to II
pretty little village. Lake View" built
wholly since the road was opened. 4 spool
firtorv, large hotel and several handsome
cottages are cIsarmingy located along the
hillside, commanding Il fine view of the
lake, and superb scenery north Of Schoodic
lake.
Soon Henderson. a tlouri,hiug village is
reached; this smart little town is an out
come of the building of the road. Brown
lie, some forty miles from Mattawamkcag
is the next village. Mr.. j. II. Van /ele
the active and energetic superintendent of
the division from st. John to Mcgantc has
joined the party. and is ever ready to point
ont objects of interest to those of us not
familiar with the country. The Bangor
and ArooStonk H'ilroad is crossed about
one-half mile east of Henderson. Al
Hrownyille junction are quite extensive
repair shops of the e. & 2. X. X. maxim,
this place a promising village.
Here is the Offices AMI headquarters of
MIR. Van /yye, superintendent. The katah-
lin branch of the b. T. K. Il. is crossed
here. The course wcsi from Brownville
Junction is still through dense forests. At
Ship pond we look in wonder upon the
great iron yiadGct over the gorge at the
outlet This structure is thirteen hundred
feet hong, and the track is one hundred and
twenty five feet above the rocks aud stream
below But when YOU lock upon the mag
uiticcui structure and compact deck there
can he no misgi,imgs as to its ability to
carry train. hnw,typr heavy. AVER with
safety. Orc noticeable feature OF the road
is the deep cuts through hedges OF slate and
stone, deep fills, so that grades are made
gradual AMI easy rs We cross We see AT the
north cascades Of silvery water. slistenlng
ia the sunlight dashihs down the n'Ses'
while 4 mountain Of granite upon the left
stands like giant guarding tins pass. Inc
views rs we proceed west running hgh
above the tops OF trees III the Nailey OF
Wilson's stream, aford sight rarely IT ever
seen in New England.
AtGreenvllic we find another large bridge
and the terminus OF the Il. H. x. 'reen-
vile is large business village mile or
more east OF the road west one. smai
village has grown up at thls pace ana
promises 10 he place OF cohslleraoie d.
mansions IN the future. We are SIDE tracked
1T night al the ohtiet OF Mo"sefeai ahc'
the source OF the hennehee river " three
thirty \. NJ the special tram WIN starr Tor
tue boundary hhe whence the cohiihis-
sioners VIII examine Tie ROAD 10 ifls point
on their return liear Una. inc trout are
taxing me ny mere nj tfte oah'' anu 'here-
tore nave 'ne porter can me AT three
eioeS pr'ierfing the prospect OF a good
catch OF trout 10 steep or sights beyond
How amply am repaht' cast Inc ny INTO
The RAPID current ann Ill all instant point
trout breaks 'he fsPid water ana Is landed
at my Feet look i'll the "a'ch ana II Is
Just quarter past thfee- However
entranclng ms spot cannot let
the glorious eastern sunfisihs
escape my view, ne goit'eh sun glow Is
lghting up me WIN oreheers ana touch
ing the surface OF me iake' Una. IKE a mr.
row is spread OUT before me- y iit'ie .teani-
er Is SLOW ~ coming 40" ,''e 'ahe anu ia'er
drops boom OF i"'s Into te passage way OF
the oti'ie' ~ 'h'y % h'islhs Gown 'he
hehne"c. LAT W" trout aot they snap