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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26
J0hnS0n's ' :;s;o'
NoOyNElINIMENT

Invented in 1910 by the late DR.. A. johnson,
Family Physician. 1t could not have survived
over eighty years without possessing extra
ordinary worth, merit and excellence. 1t sat
isles everybody. 1t is marvellous how many
different Affections and diseases it will cure.
1t is used and recommended by surgeons and
physicians everywhere. 1t is the best, the
oldest, the original. 1t is unlike any other. 1t
is superior to any other. 1t is not merely a
liniment. it is the universal Household Remedy
from infancy to old age. For Internal as much
as External Use. Every Mother should have it
in the house. dropped on sugar suffering
children love it 1t produces a permanent in
crease of vital activity in the system and by
its electric energy excites the parts to vigorous
exertion giving power to throw of disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

horse belonging to Edwin Dean while
fit at the pos.cffice moment Wedne sday
evening, stared vt lively rate up Water
street he was stopped after going quite q
distance without doing much damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Horsemen should use more caution about
driving their horses lose up to tie Elec;r C
cars IN Depot square while passengers are
Anything, so as TO avoid enjangering tie
lives or limbs of the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Joseph Rue, Sr., coal HEAVIER, unload
ing coal in the Maine Central yard, Thurs
day afternoon, lifted on a large piece OF
coal till he received an internal injury, and
was taken to his home in an unconscious
| condition. He now lies in very critical
condition,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26
GARDINER.

fCitizens who have Items OF local interest," fof
tue JOURNAL will nnd drop box In ~mch 10
place them at BlaRchard'- book store. COLLECTIONS
from This box Will BE- made daily by the JOURNALS
Gardiner reporter. No article placed IN it will be
published unless signed by the bona hde name OF
the writer. We do not want such names for pub
LEGATION. but IA an assurance that the statements
made are authentic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

1t is understood that Chief Engineer
Plasei will recommend to the next meet
iu9 If the city government an ord provid-
ing for The purchase of set of hose noz-
zes, such as was given such satisfactory
lrblic test ON the common, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The q. II. s. foot bali team, on account
of the disability of several Of its members,
will be Obliged TO cancel their engagement
with the Cony high school tesu, ia Augusta,
SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The Colby foot ball team will meet a
strong line to break in the game with tn.
South Berwicks, Saturday afternoon, on
the campus. Tits team played tie game,
4 to 4, WITH Philips Exeter and were de
feated By Bowdoin by a score of only IA
10 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

R.T. Patten and Mr.. Philbrick of Show
hogan and a gentleman from Gardiner
passed through here on their wheels Thurs
day on their way from Skowhegan to Gar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

johnson Bros new engine of the Rollins
make, was started for the first time, Thurs
day. MIR. Will Stackpole, who has been
here experimenting the work of sitting up
the engine, will return to Nashua, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The Boston and 10 cent store has some
very handsome souvenir china tea sets with
representations Of the ice industry upon the
Kennebac and also Of The Episcopal church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs Charles Longfellow of Milford,
Mass, WHO ha, been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Lungfeiior, on Dennis street, re-
turned hone, ThurGday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Hsvelock Lodge, Knights of Pythias
worked the third rank at their meeting
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Among the passengers on the bost from
Boston Thursdav morning were Mrs, c. F.
Gray, Mrs. A. V. Collins, Capt. James
Walker, j. W. Peacock and W. 5. Pope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs. Charles Nichols and daughter,
Rachel. who have been visiting Mrs. J. T.
Bartlett on Autumn street returned 10 their
home in Bath On the boat Thursday after
uoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs. G.. H. Prince arrived here from
Buckfield, for visit to her daughter, Mrs.
A. +. Drummond. Master Prince Drum
mOnd returned with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Everett Wrest-Lady, have four LITTLE
children crying at home for bread.
Mrs. Potts-For goodness sake! DOM
see how the neighbors stand it. You DOM
live in fiat, do you!-C Cincinnati Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

W. Parker Stewart went to Boston on
the Pullman Wednesday night for a short
business trip. Mrs. Stewart accompanied
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs James Eiwell very pleasantly enter
tanned number Of her lady friends at her
home on Central street, Thursday after
noon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Freight business on the Maine Central
still continues very heavy and one or more
special trains is a daily occurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Roy Mathews returned Wednesday night
from hunting trip in the woods in the
vicinity of Lake Onaway, bringing a deer
and some small game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Quite a number from here attended the
concert by the Ceciian Quartet at Fairfield
Opera house, last evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The Kenuebeckers will have a club run
to Augusta, Saturday afternoon, leaving
the club rooms at o'clock sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs f. A Smith has moved from her
house on Fremont street 10 a tenement In
the Douglass house on the same street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Monashsn's orchestra went to Cooper
Mills Thursday evening, where they played
for the Odd Fellows ball at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

A stated communication of St. Omer
commandry, X. T., will occur at Masonic
Temple this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs. DR.. Dwinell is visiting friends il
Boston, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

George Willett Andrews of Biideford
has been awarded \ big government Co.
tract to remove the ledge il Boston harbor
II will be about q Sl15 .OOO lob.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Miss Mary P. Adams of Gorham, N. H.,
arrived here, Thursday night, for visit to
here cousin, d. c. Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mss Emma Lowering of Watervllle
the guest Of Miss Emma Cass on Academ.
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The Hebron foot ball team left on the
9.25 train, yesterday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26
HALLOWELL.

Mr.. John Quinn went to Boston, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Sewall A. Dinsmore was here from Bling,
ham, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The Italian alphabet consists of 90 let
tiers, similar to the English, emitting K,
W, q and y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Herbert f. Horne of Skowhegan, was in
the city Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Miss Lillian Morse of Richmond, came
on the 10 train, Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Edward DuggaD, who has been visiting
FIJI snds IN this vicinity, returned to his home
in Brookline, Mass, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs. II. H Adams of Richmond, is visit
ing her son, D. C. Adams, for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Johnson's Anodyne Liuimeutis the best thing
I have ever seen. believe it saved my hus-
bands life. Last year he was suffering intense
agony with bronchitis, and 1 used it as you
direct. 1t gave him relief in few moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs. W. F. Marsten and daughter,
Dorothy, returned from short visit to
Bath, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Miss Adele Wadsworth left, Thursday,
on visit to her sister, Mrs. Handran In
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Sam Osborne is in Bangor attending the
grand division Sons of Temperance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Harry Stone OF Springfield, i, visiting his
grandmother, Mrs. Frank Stone on upper
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The schooners Annie May and Harold
arrived with coal, Thursday, and were
lowed up river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The Doctors signature and directions every bottle
Ist'd Pamp let free Sold everywhere. Price IS cts
Six bottles. $500 s. JOHNSON & CO., Boston. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

The fishing schooner Lizzie Belle, Capt.
Rowe, arrived Thursday, from Georgetown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ". f. Srudley returned
from then New York trip Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

SUPERIOR KILN DRIED
BIRCH. Floors matched with
rebated back, hail punched and
sandpapered constantly in stock.
Best HARD WOOD FLOORS
made in the state. Prices S25,
$35, $45, & $50. Orders by
mail promptly attended TO. Ad-
dress A. G. BOWIE, Architect,
Builder l. Manufacturer Of Sash,
Doors, Blinds and all kinds Of
House Finish. Waterville, Me.
mayI idSmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mrs. J. 7. Malcclu returned from visit
to friends in Massachusetts, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.


Oct. az-ouarterly Meeting of the Piscataquis
Baptist A association, South Dover
Nov. s-Ministerial Association OF the Church
OF God, searsport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

John Carol has moved into his new
house near the Maine Central freight de-
pot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

NJ. L. Chadwick returned from buSi-
ness "trip 10 Boston, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26
Temperance.


OF God, .earsport.
Temperance.
Oct. N-25-Annual Convention State Non faftl-
san W. C. 7. L.. Skowhegan.
Nov 2-Waldo District Lodge Good Iemplars.
Northport.
Nov. I4TYoIk District Lodge Good Templars, " est
Kennebunk.
Nov. 29-Franklin District Lodge Good Templari,
Fairbanks.
Dec. 7-North Aroostook Lodge Good Templars,
New Sweden.
Educational.
Nov. 1-2-Somerset County Educational Associa-
ton, Fairfield.
General.
Nov. Injecting of Governors Council.
Grange.
Oct 27-Penobscot Pomona Grange, Hampden.
Oct 3l-hagadahJc Pomona Grange, Richmond
Corner.
Nov 7-Andfoscoggin Pomona Grange, Center
Minot.
Nov l6-Knox Pomona Grange, North warren
Nov. - Waldo Pomooa Grange. Morrill,.
Dec. lS-20--Msine Stare Grange, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mr.. Roscoe johnson Of Buffalo, \. Y
is in Gardiner On business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Mr.. Charles d. Palmer of Boston, i8 IN
Gardiner for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

DR.. Fairbanks of B 4ngor was in Gardi
ner, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

John J. Turner / 1T, Thursday afternoon
for Maiden, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-26

Nov. 1-2-somerset County Educational Associa
ton, Fairfield.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11
HOUSE or DELEGATES.
Provt.Ion In the city Charter For the
Appearances t OF . Fire Chief

Provt.Ion In the city Charter For the
appoinsmeut OF . Fire Chief
The house Of delegates held short ses-
sion, but transacted considerable routine
business.
yoigs inquired Of Delegate Hurd what
had become Of the charges against Chief
Hunt which had oeen referred to
the IRE and water committee. Hurd
said that the committee vas stiIl
investigating them and would likely be
able to report ~ the next meeting. He
then presented an opinion from the cor.
poration counsel TO the effect that section
IL Of the charter applies to the chief Of the
Ere department IS the section
expressly provides that the term OF every
sppointiye officer shall expire on the slst
day % December Of each year, unless
osherwise provided Ia the charter. Mr..
scott says he knows Of no other provision
covering the TIRE chief, ana thinks il i.
the FIRE commissions duty 10 elect chief
after December 81 o. each year.
The house passed the ordinance grant
ing to the Home Teisphone Company a
franchise 20 conduct a system Of tesephon-
Ing ia this city
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11
PERsoSAL-

In. Jones. q lawyer of Arlington. is at
the DliIer.
5. B. Folger left for q trip 10 the East
last evening
John G. PhInney. OF Phinney. Wash, is
1T the Batter.
E.P. Davis. Of Vancouver. p. c.. is at
the Northern.
]. s. Jameson. the logger OF whatcOm.
Is at the D.ller.
j. f. Boyd, treasurer OF Kitsap county,
is ut the piller.
C. +. Devilliers. Of Cape Town. Africa.
is nj the Butler.
II. q. Ballow was in Tacoma Saturday.
returning Sunday.
John Gradden, q merchant Of Marys-
willie, Is ~ the Diller.
W. r. slilson, OF ST. Paul. registered ut
the Northern last night.
<. NJ. Mears. q railroad man of Portland,
Ls a guest al the Rainier.
III. ". Granaugh. New York tourist, Is
stopping az the Northern.
Ell. Palmer, a business man OF Victoria,
registered at the Northern last night
T. III. Brooks, manager of the Port
Bgakeley mill. Is a guest AZ the Northern
J. NJ. Bonner and Miss Bonner. tourists
from New Orleans are guests At the Butler.
C. B. Palmer. the well.known civil en-
gineer, Of Arlington, Is guest OF the
Diller.
IA. Nelson. a prominent railroad con-
tractor. of Minneapolis, is q guest at the
Rainier.
Charles NJ. Faulkner. the wsli-known
merchant Of Fir. Skagit county. registered
at the Northern last night.
Mis-. Ida Proper leaves this morning for
New York city. 10 attend the students art
institute, aud will be absent year.
Paymas.er Il. T. NJ. Bail. Of the United
States navy. left for New j ork last even
ing via the Northern Pacific railroad.
Nr and Mrs. r. J. Hancock and Mr..
and Mrs. John kineth. Of Ssanwood, are
in the city and are stopping II the Diiier.
C s Holmes and Miss Nellie Holmes. of
san Francisco. registered at the Rainier
Yesterday. Mr. Holmes is one Of the pro-
nri~tors OF the PORT Biakeisy Mill Com
pany.
N r. Holmes, president OF the Stewart
4 Holmes Drag Company. left last night
for Chattanooga, Tenn, 60 attend ne ses-
ssan 81 the Supreme Lodge Of Odd Fellows
as a delegate from this state.
I q. Wright member of the Oregon
t.visiatare. is in the city visiting MS
asoghtar MIRA ]. NJ. Rosenberg. ll<2
Washinrton street. Mr., Wright Is nAking
+. ,cnr ~ the state in the interest OF the
s.regon state Pair Association. OF which
81. = yre.sdenk. he will leave today Ter
sr.~,yna 10 attend the tnterstste far.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11
co>pESsKp pIsrAroBEs.

Nonaav Admission day, Was celebrated
throngho " California
Two xaterspouts visited Ferry, ~ T.,
S,nd.v might In some streets the water
~as waist hikh.
1oa wallace. Of Portland, died in Ogden,
rr.h Monday morning. he uAs soana
unconscious on the stEeSi-
The SIMMER resort OF Harding Springs,
49, Nana- Cal. was burned sunday nlsa-
TIE loss l. estimated ~ $1,000. with Astls
Insurance..
81 George Van Ettsn. one al fae
wesithiest ard most prominent citizens OF
Tsstls Roek. AK. died Al AsSary faFA, ~
J.. sunday.
At,he close Of business Monday ths
~ssh in he treasury amounted 30 sl-s -. :
SO. 81 which 50. 02o, 20 rsrTesee'eA '"S
gold reserve.
George Roland snd wife, Old s.d prom
5axnt rssistents u Raxenswood. lAA-. seEe
fe1na dead in bed Monday moFning nav
I'M. been a1pbyxiAted. The gas cock A
found vide open.
The barge Baltic and schooner h, 49,
WrllS coal laden. are ashore ns@E Nj,
w.tskee the feraler on soath roaHt Ahl
sbs after IN Whltefsh bay AnSs are As
v.ork "a the wreck The balsle - is.saIsS
for $4,000, aad the Wells for aeo2s ss'u@
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11

The Funds Are Low. bat Enth usiasm
High-The New Directors
At the annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association last evening
a new board Of directors was elected and
successor 10 George Carter. general sec
rotary, was appointed. The meeting was
one of the largest and most enthusiastic
ever held by the association, and although
the finances of the club are - a low ebb
the members have no doubt but that they
will weather the storm and come out
on top.
The following were elected directors for
three years: DIR. @. H. Randeli. Z. L.
Blaine, William :. Pond, William VI. CAL
houn and X. O. Shuey. and the following
TO serve out unexplred terms: Judge K
: Greene, c. :. Shank and y. A. Thomp-
son
The report OF the finance committee and
the treasurer disclosed the fact that sub
scriptlons have fallen of considerably and
thai the finances were somew ha at
Low, bat the members are not 81
al alarmed and attribute is
20 the general depressed condition Of the
country, and 10 the fact that number Of
improvements have been made during
the year az large expense. The member
ship has increased, and q salt water
swimming tank has besn added 70 the al
fractions.
George Carter. the retiring secretary,
wAs presented with sealed envelope and
Was told not 20 open IL until some future
time The presentation vas made By DR..
kilhoGrne and responded % By Mr. Carter
al feeling manner.
The board of directors will meet next
Monday night and elect oflcess for the en-
Ing year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11
FIRE HOSE QUESTION.
Miller Thinks There Is q
Niger i'm the Fence
HUNTS TENURE Of OFFICE.
cerperssisa Coaassrs opsnfen on the
sss5ses-werk is Beth Heasss
81 the City CeancsL

At the meeting Of beth houses Of the
council LAST evening the board Of aldermen
held Tong session at which mach routine
business wEs transacted. although much Of
u sifaI remains unfinished aad special
meeting u called for o. lock this evening
In order 70 consider The proposition OF
letting contracts for lighting the CITY.
The report Of the IRE and water com anti
tee on the question Of Ere hose created q
lively discussion. In which the chairman
charged that fAe action of the COMMITTEES
ard others in forcing Paragon hose on the
council. indicated niger in the fence"
somewhere The committees report vas.
nevertheless. adopted. A number OF ordi-
nances we're passed. the most import
ant being the one granting 70
year franchise 90 the Diamond Ice and
Storage Company TO furnish heat and
light In the house Of delegates
an ordinance was passed granting
franchise TO the Home Telephone Com
pany. and IN opinion was read from the
corporation counsel relative 20 the charges
preferred against the FIRE chief. showing
that the charter provides for making ap-
potntnent as the close Of every year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11


sastave WInehiIi, owner Of the block
HAT bears his name at the corner OF Main
sad South Third streets. rsioIcsd yestsr-
DAY over the fact that Detective Sam Cor
bett had recovered $3.50 worth Of property
Tor him- Last May some oae broke into
TIE building and stole . ioe-drop annan-
eiatoT- Ihers vas no trace Of the guilty
party. bat after George Howe, the cleo
Tic1an. WAS sent TO ths county Jail for
stripping the electric push buttons from
the Grand hotel Detective Corbett con-
eandsd he was tbs man. he finally found
the Annaneiator. slightly altered In APP
pearance. IN JohnsoB's electric fxtars
store on lesler avenue, between south
Third and South Fourth streets. Howe
oeniss having taken the snnunciator, but
the police havs reiiabls information that
johnson got IL from him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11
THAT SOUTH SCHOOL CONTRACT.
Rumors OF Change In Plans Denounced
ms False by school Board.

as False by school Board.
Rumors have been in circulation for
several days TO the effect that, when Con-
tractor James Parke refused to 60 on with
the work of improving the South school
grounds, the board of education allowed
him to complete the work. leaving out the
fascines between the piles and the sheet
piiing, the most expensive part of it, with
out reduction in the contract price. IL
was also rumored yesterday that the board
of education held private meeting, the
object of which was TO arrange for the
continuation of the work on lines that
would help Parke and affect the stability
of the grounds.
d. A. Spencer, member of the board,
denied last evening that a meeting was
held yesterday. and. in speaking of the
story about leaving out the fascines, char
scterized it as absurd talk. Continuing he
said.
I'm driving the first row of piles from
the building on the Weller street side.
water was struck higher up than was en-
pected. For the safety Of the building Mr..
Preston, the engineer IN charge. suggested
additional work 70 protect the building, 10
which Mr.. PArke agreed. the additional
expense being upon himself The board
has had the matter under advisement
since last Saturday"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11

Richard Oison was arrested yesterday
afternoon for striking John Downs. q
hickman. in the face. The cause Of the
trouble was Mrs. Lowe. Familiarity known
TO the police as Harry Porter's mother"
She claimed that Downs owed her moaey,
and dunned him On Soath Third street
near Yesler avenue. he told her that she
had been paid In fau and that his dangh-
ter gave her S. 70 get rid Of her. Mrs. Lowe
crowded no 20 Mr.. Downs. who pushed her
away from him. Olson then stepped in
and struck Downs. acting. he believed, ss
q protector Of an old woman.