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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
OWED BOARD BILL.
Fred Marquis Leaves Brunswick And His
Landlord Who Wanted the SIS.

Monday morning, City Marshal j. f.
Bean, and Deputy Marshal b. f. Nc Far
land, arrested, on charge of skipping
his board bill, Fred Marquis, as he was
passing through Augusta, bound for
Edmundstop, \. B., from Brunswick.
Marshal Bean received "a telegram
shortly before o'clock, Monday morn
ing, from Philip Boulianne of Brunswick
giving Marquis description and asking
that he be detained on the charge of skip
ping his board bill of SIS. Accordingly,
he was detained, and locked up until
further information could be received.
On the 2.45 afternoon train from
Brunswick, Officer o. r. Despaux of that
town arrived, and took charge of the
prisoner, conducting him back to Bruins
wick, where he will have a chance to
answer to the charge preferred against
him.
Marquis is a Frenchman, about 81
years Of age, of rather prepossessing ap-
pearance. He is dark, with black hair
and brown mustache His eyes are a
trifle uneasy, but on the whole, he shows
no signs of rascality. He was fairly well
dressed, and is good talker
He claims that he owed Boulianne 81,
for which, Saturday evening he paid So
and valuable consideration in the shape
of winter overcoat, for which he had
recently, paid 50, and which he had
worn but a few times.
He says, moreover, that he told
Boulianne, Sunday that he would leave
for Edmundston, n. B., ON Monday
morning, and also told Madame Bouli-
anne that he was going Immediately pre-
vious to his departure. He also claims
that part of the alleged bill is for liquor
sold to him by Boulianne.
He has in his possession letter pur-
porting to be from his father in Ed
mundston, acknowledging the sending
of $40, for which Marquis had written.
to pay his way home. He says
that he has been sick for some time and
found it hard to get along, but recently,
having procured some work on the dam,
he managed to settle up as stated, and
cleared out for his home, in Edmundston
where he claims that he has wife and
two children.
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STATE HOUSE.
Board Of State Assessors Will Hold Regular
Monthly Meetings. Today.

The board of State assessors will hold
its regular monthly meeting today.
Chairman Otis Hayford of the board will
be unable to be present on account of a
recent accident by which his wrist was
severely cut by broken glass.
The following rev corporation filed its
papers ut the secretary of States office,
Monday;
D. c. Heath & Co, organized at Port
land, for the purpose of carrying on the
book publishing business in all Its
branches, with $500, O00 capital stock of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President, Daniel c. Heath of New
ton, Mass; treasurer, william f. Pull
silver Of Brooklyn, n. Y.
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SUCCESSFUL MEETING.
Men Of Different Denominations Convene and
Discuss Methods Of Organization.

In the Congregational chapel, Monday
evening, a number of men representing
the different denominations in the city,
gathered to discuss and determine upon
some definite method of organization
No method was decided upon, but many
were proposed, and 1T was concluded to
further consider the subject at the next
meeting, which will be held at the same
place, Dee. 16.
The meeting was an especially interest
ing one. Rev. C. A. Hayden spoke on
the subject, What the Community Owes
the Church; Mr.. James Il. Townsend
on What the Church Owes to the Com
munity"
The object of the organization is to i'm
prove the social moral and spiritual con
dition of Augusta, and to this end 1t has
long been felt that the men in the city
should make some definite move
The report Of the committee which had
been appointed to submit some sugges-
tons, had many plans for organization
which were fully discussed
Among those present were Rev. J. 5.
Williamson, Rev. A. W. Snyder, Rev. f.
f. Newbert and number of Augusta $
representative business men.
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Merited Compliments.

The many friends of Mr. John J. Tur-
who is fast making a name for himself as
one of the best in New England, will
read with pleasure the following COM
plimentary notices of his recent appear
ances in Massachusetts, cities:
Mr.. John Turner, the baritone, made a
most pleasing impression on Monday last
at the musicale given at Mrs. Farwell s
on Beacon street. His rich voice and fine
presence added much to the charming pro
pramme, which included Miss Harriet
Shaw, Mr.. Schultz and Mr.. Kuntz =
Boston Sunday Post
The first in series of private musicales
to be given by Miss Guild of Common
wealth avenue, took place, Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs John W. Far
well, 4457 Beacon street 1t proved to be
a charming affair, both in the personnel of
the company and the merit of the musical
offerings Among those present were Mrs.
Thomas Mack, Mrs. Oliver DitsoD, Mr.
and Mrs Howard NJ Ticknor, Mrs George
Novel; Mrs David Flint, Mrs. Benz. Guild,
the Misses Guild, DR.. Baker the Misses
Greene, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs.
Robinson, Mr. Warren, Mrs. Marsh and
Mrs j. A. Tibbetts. A programme was
presented by an instrumental trio assisted
by Mr.. John J. Turner, baritone, who,
although a new conner, made most favor
able impression. lie has recently returno
from Florence, Italy, where he was pup IL
of Vanucini. Hc has thoroughly traino
and very sympathetic voice, and an easy
and clear enunciation. He will be heard
in number of private musicales this
winter, and at few chamber concerts.
Miss Guilds next musicale will be given
al 296 Commonwealth avenue Dec. O.
Boston Globe.
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Quality First
Makes the
CAMILLE
| D AWHILE
CIGAR
II deservedly popular with smokers
H who enjoy and appreciate hne
H tobacco. Even burning FINE
II 4 favor. All the popular shapes.
NJ. FOSTER & Co,
II Manufacturers, New York.
Il John w. Perkins & Co.,
II Distributing Agents.
Ii Portland.

For safe by the following dealers: Augusta,
C. X. Partridge. f. N. Hutchins e. T. Smart
Bowditch, Webster b Co Halloweu, H p
Clearwater, Nj. e. Oiiehir. Gardiner, 9. H.
Beane, Emery & Ward. f. NJ. Noyes, J. a.
Jackson. j. c. Uoulehan.
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FULLER'S OBSERVATORY.
Many Assembled the Stately Tower,
During the Past Year.
Fine View Of Surrounding Country ObtainabIe
for Miles Around.

The Fuller observatory. located or
Winthrop Hill, Augusta, to say the least
is very conspicuous object 1t Stands
1862 feet high from the ground, which is
3S1 feet above the river high water mark.
All told this Eiffel tower is SAB feet
"up."
1t is just a good walk from the low
lands on pleasant afternoon. and many
take advantage of the view offered from
Its observatory, and often can be seen
climbing up and down, like so many
ants.
The tower is open and as one ascends
and looks off on all sides, he Is tempted to
stop, long before he reaches the summit,
as it seems as If he even then sees all
there is to see.
To the north, on a clear day. are visible
Mt. Blue, Saddle Back, Mt. Abram and
all the mountains in Franklin county, a
distance of some 60 miles. To the east
is spread out before ones view the city of
Augusta, and the dividing river, as it
moves along in its stately course to the
ocean. To the south and north too, the
river can be seen, smaller and smaller as
it dwindles in the distance to a slim
silvery thread.
Looking to the south, half east, one
sees Hallowell, lying quietly in the valley.
and beyond, Gardiner looking in the dis
lance, quieter still.
But it is in the west, that can be seen
the most distant object There, in the land
of the setting sun, lie the White Noun
tains, the great mountains, looking in
the pale blue sky, like clouds, far far
away. These mountains are at distance
of 40 miles.
In 1894, 5261 persons visited the OBJ
servatory, 1920 registered, and II picnics
enjoyed the advantages which this spot
affords. OF these it is quite possible that
some have visited twice, even thrice in a
year would not be strange.
The figures for 1895, from April 6,
until Nov. 20, show that 5464 persons
visited, SOL registered, and that there
were 20 picnics This indicates gains of
203, 3S4 and three respectively. The
largest attendance of visitors was during
muster week, when the place was verit-
able hive. On some days there have been
rs many as 900 there, but not all at one
time.
William H. Getchell has charge and
his courtesy, and not only willingness,
but ability to answer every conceivable
question which ever occurs to the brain of
man, regarding the tower, or any object
or locality within the range, " has made
him an invaluable acquisition.
Mr. Getchell has kept careful account
of the many who have visited and his
acquaintance with people is extensive.
But of the numbers Of questions which
have been fired at him, day in, day out, he
has kept no account and doesn't propose
to. That would be too much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03

Francis B. Sears celebrated his 1lth
birthday. Monday, under rather peculiar
circumstances. Two weeks ago, he was
se;zed with an attack of rheumatism,
actually the first illness of any account
which has befallcn him. Never before
.bon had he tasted drop of medicine,
mr. been unable to attend to his duty
His 74th birthday showed pronounced
improyement for the better, and he hopes
to he at work in week or two. For IL
wears he was gate-tender at the Hines
hill, crossing, and is still In the employ
of the Maine Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03

Highland Lodge No. 25, A. o. [. W,
will celebrate its 18th anniversary this
Tuesday evening, Dec, 3. Supper will be
served in A. O. L. W. hall from to p.
NJ. An interesting entertainment has
been prepared by the committee which
will commence at s O'Clock, in Mconian
hall All members of the order and Degree
of Honor, with their families and friends,
are cordially invited to be present. The
Augusta Banjo Club will give several OF
their choicest selections during the ban
quet. All members are requested to wear
their parade badges.
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Notice..

The office of the Augusta Water Co.
will be open week day evenings from :
until o O'Clock, beginning Monday eve
ming up to and including Dec. 10, to ac'
commodate water customers who do not
find il convenient to call during the day
I'm settle their water rates,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
All Maine root Ball Team.

Iconoclast, in the Lewiston Sun, selects
An all Maine foot ball team as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
Married.

SOMERSET.
Smithfeld, Nov. 49, Fred Mitchell and Maud
Wentworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03

Grand Lecturer George E. Raymond OF
the Grand Lodge of Masons, +. q A. NJ
will preside over the lodge OF instruction
to he held at the Masonic Temple, today
beginning at A. NJ. The officers Oh
peth,ebem Augusta and other lodges
will assist, and all Master Masons are IN
vited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03

Miss Grace Hall, after visiting friends
in Augusta, for few days, returned,
Monday, to her home at Poland Springs,
where she is head book keeper at the
Mansion house.
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IN THE SIERRA.
People Who Are Now stopping al
Deer Park Inn.

People Who Are Now stopping at
Deer Park Inn.
Visitors at Deer Park Inn, pretty
nook in the mountains between Truck ee
and Lake Tahoe, are enjoying the de-
licious and rejuvenating mountain air,
which in August and early Septem ber is
at its best. There is first-cass trout fish
ing in the Truckee River, two miles from
the inn, while deer are numerous and are
often brought to bay in the immediate vi
cinity.
Among those registered there at pres
ent are: Mrs. a. n. Towne, Mrs. Aims
worth, Mrs. Clinton L. Worden and fam
lily. Miss Mansfield Mrs. E. Ii. Daven-
port, Miss Davenport, Dixwell Hewitt,
Rev. W. l. Kipp, Mr. and Mrs John H.
Ryan, George 5. Folsom, Ii. z. Cotting-
ham. San Francisco; Warren Olney, Dar-
vile Libby, Darville Libby, Jr., Mrs. NJ
E. Pendleton, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton r.
Hail. Master Milton X. Hall, Jr, Miss S.
NJ. Jones, San Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Hawley, Mrs. E. b. Purnell,
Sacramento; j. l.. Phelps, Ralph Phelps,
W. w. Baker, Lyman BeIding. Stockton;
Rev. j. K. de Wolfe Cowle, San Mateo;
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Harris and
family, Philadelphia, Pa: Miss Tyler,
Pasadena: Mrs. y. d. Shepard, Miss
Georgia Shepard. Miss Margery Shepard
Sausalito; Miss Ida Beck, Mrs. l.. b.
Talbot, X. NJ. Jackson, Virginia, New;
0. II. Campbell, II. w. Boyd, Marys-
vile; Eli s. Denson, II. n. Sloper, Oak
land; J. NJ. Ryan, Stockton.
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IS PROBABLY FATALLY BURNED.
Mrs. SaIIie A. Whites Terrible In
JurleS.
While Cooking on an Oil stove Her
Dress Caught Fire-No Help
Was Near.

Another terrible accident happened
yesterday noon which may result in the
death of most estimable lady who is
well known in this commu nity-Mrs.
Sallie A. White
Mrs. White. who is a widow. lives with
the family of Henry C. Wolf Chief En-
gineer of the Water Works, at his home
al 40 ? street. She had coal oil stove
that she had used for eight or nine years,
and on which she sometimes used to cook
meat for the setter belonging to Mr.
Wolf, to which she was greatly attached.
The stove was kept in box which was
placed on the lawn back OF Mr.. VOLTS
residence, and while Mrs. Wolf was ab-
sent from home Mrs. White cooked some
meat on it. When Mrs. Wolf returned
she found the front door locked and went
around 10 the back door, Not seeing
Mrs. White she supposed she was in the
house, but on going up on the back porch
a horrible sight was presented to her
view.
There stood Mrs. White, her clothing
all burned of. wiping her arm with a
towel, and with all the flesh on her right
side literally cooked from her ankle TO
her neck, as well as her right arm. AS
sistance was Immediately procured and
her fearful injuries attended to by q
physician.
Whom she was able to talk, Mrs. White
stated that the stove took fire and she
took it from the box and put it on the
grass. While doing so a puff of flame
caught her dress, which was Of Calico
and in au instant she was euveloped in
flame. With rare presence of MIND she
rolled on the grass, partially smother
ing the flames, and then jumped into q
tub OF water near by and turned the gar
den hose on herself
1t was too late, however, the flames
having done their deadly work. She tore
off the little remainder of her burned
clothing and bathed herself in the water
and finally went up on the porch, where
she was found by Mrs. Wolf
Self-reliaut. and endowed with rare
courage, she made no outcry while trying
to save herself. and although the women
who lived on each side OF Mrs Wolf were
cooking their dinners within twenty feet
of her, neither of them knew that any
thing had happened, or that fellow
creature was burning to death.
DR.. c. b. Nichols, the physician who
attended her, stated that the flesh on one
side of her body is literally cooked. and
it is impossible at present to tell how
deep the burns are. He entertans very
little hope OF her recovery, and says he
has never seen person SO badly burned.
She was still alive last night and resting
more easily from the effects of upiates.
Mrs. While was a great favorite with
all WhG knew her, and hes many friends
will be greatly shocked to hear Of her
terrible fate.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
CARNIVAL NOTES

Committees to Meet This Afternoon
Invitations Being Sent Out.
The Executive Committee of the Elec-
trio Carnival will meet at O'Clock this
afternoon i'll the California State Bank
building. There is much important busi-
ness 10 be done, and full attendance is
desired.
at o'clock to-day the committees rep
resenting the various departments of the
railroad shops will also hold a confer
ence, at which it is expected definite &C.
ton will be taken regarding the features
of the twelve floats which they are TO
prepare.
The Invitation Committee is now send
! ing out invitations all over the Union.
| These are OF the souvenir character and
very pretty specimens OF the lithographic
art
The record-union., 1895-08-21
II WAS MURDER
The R-Street Tragedy Was the Work
of Fiend.

The R-Street Tragedy Was the Work
of q Fiend.
There can be no doubt that the unfor-
tunate man found dead OH Monday at
Sixteenth aud Il streets was foully MUIR
dered by some miscreant whose identity is
as much q mystery as that of his victim.
An autopsy was yesterday performed
on the body of the murdered man. There
was a bullet wound on the left side of his
head above the ear. and the course of the
bullet was downward. 1t was from q A
or 45-oaliber pistol, and lodged in the
brain. The nature of the wound shows
that death was instantaneous
The physician who performed the au-
topsy said the victim did not have time
after he was shot to fold his arms in the
position i'll which they were found before
death ensued.
The deceased has not yet been identi-
fed, ana the probability is that he has no
acq quaintances here.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
FATAL ACCIDENT
William Beatty Killed by Being
Thrown From Wagon

William Beatty Killed by Being
Thrown From a Wagon.
William Beatty. teamster in the en-
ploy of Contractor John Hughes, lost his
life yesterday as the result of a runaway
accident
He was hauling gravel from car at
Front and \ streets, and while preparing
TO take on a load his team took fright and
dashed off up Front street. A son of
Hughes was on the wagon with Beatty
bat he leaped Off and escaped injury.
Beatty clung to the lines and cid his best
to stop the horses, but to no purpose.
The frightened animals increased their
speed at every jump, and after they had
run about a block Beatty was thrown
from the wagon, alighting headirst on
the cobblestones.
lie was picked up insensible and re-
moved to the Receiving Hospital. where
it was found that his skull had been
The record-union., 1895-08-21
SUFFER- FORT RELICS.
Most of Them Are Reposing Quietl
Out at the Fort.

Most of Them Are Reposing Quietly
Out at the Fort.
T. d. Ryan, one of the Sutter Fort
Trustees, denies that some of the relics of
pioneer days belonging to the fort had
lately been sent to Chicago and were
spirited away from there.
Mr.. Ryan says the relics lent to the '4S
camp at the AIidwinter Fair were boxed
up and placed in storehouse in San
Francisco, and are now back in the fort.
He had compared them with the original
list of articles lent to the fair and found
that few things are missing, including
couple of pictures of Marshall, twelve
pieces of petritied wood, collected by
Marshall; one dipper, one piece of Mar
shalPs rocker, six books from Suffer- s
original library. eight boxes of black
sand charged with gold dust and one
knife used by the discoVerer of gold in
sllinning deer.
The bond given for tue safe return of
the articles Mr.. Ryan says is good, and
he shall insist on payment for the lost
relics il they should not be found and re-
turned. Major Frank Mclaughlin of
Oroville is one of she sureties, and the
others are also responsible men.
Thus endeth tempest III q teapot.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
ANTI-DEBRIS.
The Executive Com mfttee Holds G
lI-Day Session.

The Executive Com mittee Holds an
AiI-Day Session.
The Executive Committee of the State
Anti-DeDris Association met yesterday
morning at the rooms of the Board of SUI
pervIsors and was in session all day. In
the absence of the Chairman, j. NJ. Nor
rison, Supervisor Irwin of Marysville
presided and Robert Cosner of Colusa
acted as secretary.
The reports of the manager and attor-
ney were presented, read and discussed
The attendance was very full
The committee remained in executive
session all day and transacted much
business of Importance to the valley
cause, the publication of which they said
would be impoitic.
The Board of Supervisors of Colusa
County were present in body.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
LAND CONTEST.
Placer County Case Now Before the
Land Office.

Placer County Case Now Before the
Land Office.
The case Of Elizabeth II. Valentine,
protestant, against ). ID. Valentine, min
eral land claimant, is on trial before the
United States Dand Office officials in this
city. The dofondant has applied for a
United States patent for the lode claim
called the Big Oak Tree Mining Claim,
situated in Illinoistown Mining District,
Placer county.
The protestant owns the Rising Sun
Quartz Mine in the same district. and she
claims that the Big oak Tree Mine over
laps her mine some forty feet. She also
claims that the Big OAK Tree official sur
vey for patent upon which entry has
been made docs not follow the original
location, and that the lode, as a fact, does
not have the course or "strike" given
it by the survey tor patent.
benjamin T.. Valentine of Brooklyn,
\. y, and +. a. Roberts of this city are
attorneys for the protestant, and Curtis
Lindley OF San Francisco is looking after
the interests of $. d. Valentine.
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STALEAR-Near this city. August goth,
win Stalpar a nafiYn of SzifzarIand 9

STALEAR-Near this city. August goth, Ed
win stalear, native of Switzerland aged
80 years
GUNN-ln this city. August 10Th, Drusflla
NJ. Gum, wife OF b. Gum tmother OF Ernest
s., Arthur NJ. and Rvis O. Gum, a native OF
New Jersey, aged DC years.
R3-Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral this
day "wednesday, at 10 4. NJ, from her late
residence, lilo q street.
PHILLIPS-In this city, August goth. Alice
Phillips, sister of Albert Philips and Mrs.
Letitia Rivers, a native of Florin, Sacra-
mento County, Cal, aged Is years, .
months and 20 days.
8s-Frlends and aequaintances are respect
fully invited toattenc the funeral Thursday.
at l =. NJ. from the Hlcksyilie Cnurcll
Funeral procession Will start from George
II. Ciark's funeral parlors, lol9 fourth
street, Thursday, at a. VI.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
SPORT At THE BATHS

Champion Dana Thompson VIII APP
pear.
There will be great sport at the swim
ming baths on next Monday evening,
the amateur champion swimmer of the
world. Dana Thompson, being present to
give an exhibition of his feats in mid air
and under water. There will also be
races for fat men, boys and free-for-all,
besides various other aquatic sports.
This will be the last opportunity of see
ing Dana Thompson on this coast this
season.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
Weather Notes.

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been So and 60', with fresh
southerly winds and hazy weather pre-
vailing, with few GIRO cumulus clouds
floating in the upper atmosphere
The barometricai readings at 5 A. NJ.
and 5 p. " were 29.S6 and 29.SI inches
respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were so and 56o,
and one year ago to day go and 5S0
River, 10 feet.
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Promised n Pastor.

Citizens Of Oak Park who are memb ers
OF Methodist churches at different places
are now securing funds with which to
erect n building. The Presiding Elder OF
that church delivered an address on the
subject last Saturday and organized
Methodist class. Meetings will be held
regularly, and minister has been prom
Ised them some time in December
The record-union., 1895-08-21
DESPIOABLE WORK.
Dog-Potsouers Again at Their Busi
ness ia Oak Park.

A correspondent at Oak Park says the
dog -poisoners who have shown their
hands in many different places lately are
now plying their diabolical business in
that nelghborhood. Two dogs have died
this week from eating poisoned meat
thrown into private yards. Ii the guilty
ones are caught they will not escape
prosecution.
The record-union., 1895-08-21
Auction &nIn

Charles Heisen, Jr.. assignee of the es-
tate of John Lambert, insolvent, will sell
at auction on Saturday, the 24th, at 10
a. NJ, at 921 * street, all the large stock
of furniture. etc, tnerein.