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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24

Just at present the tramps are coi'~
mencing to come, and every night you
can see Patrolman Randall ana "aru
with dark lanterns hunting among the
cars for these itinerants. Marshai
Morse is bound to stop these wanderers
upon the face of the globe from sittlhs
down anywhere and making them-
selves at home, so to speak ana mas
given strict orders to his subordihates
ia keep on the lookout. The hlSht men
occasionally find a hobo IN a poX car
but he is given to understand by the
i,ana that that business will not be
tolerated. When it becomes colder,
the itinerants will commence 10 arrive
in dead earnest, and then the cops
will have their hands fuli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24

last wednesdays woman accompanied
by her daughter. arrived at the depot
at 45 minutes past 2, to take Jewett's
train for Portland, leaving at sos
o'clock. She had forgotten something.
She lived quarter of a mile from the
station. and was more than excited.
She told her troubles to a policeman
left for home and returned with her
bundle five minutes before the train
pulled into the station. She thought
she'd get left. The best part of the
story. however. is in her talk to the
policeman. Here it is: Mr.. Police
man, Will you please tell the conductor
to wait for me. Even if l am five or
10 minutes late he can wait I'm go
ing to Portland"
I'm willing and SO are the rest OF
my men, to play ball with the Gardiner
cops" said cap" Morse to n Journal
reporter. Saturday, in response to a
question. Il never played a game of
bah in my life. but, just the same,
could chase the fouls and lug the bats
if nothing more. Judge Andrews is in
the same box with mo. he never hay
ing caught a base bah in his whole.
live-long life, but he's Il crank just the
same. Judge Andrews and Judge
Iarrabce OF Gardiner, would make two
good men for umpire-, and their de-
cisions would be fair and impartial. l
favor playing for the benefit of the
Kennebec Valley Base Ball company.
| will play the Gardinerites at any
time, anywhere. on Boston common,
on the Fall River grounds, or in a
Chelsea COW pasture. I'll play them. .
Now it romans for the Gardiner lads
to arrange a game with Cap" Morse
for the copper" championship of this
valley. 'TWould be great sport.
Mr.. Morse suggests that it would be
ar excellent idea to have pumpkins for
balls. instead Of gloves use bushel
baskets every man that makes a run
give him a piece of pie, make the
"coppers" play with the winter coats
on, and the man making the most hits
to be presented with leather medal
Get into the game"
Marshal Morse is very much in favor
of some kind of a patrol system. 1t
will be hard work to carry man from
the top OF Winthrop hill or Sand Hill
over the bridge to the new station"
says the marshal, "a patrol system
would be great and would only neces
state the hiring OF one extra man. In
Lewiston, Portland and other cities
there is n box on every polceman's
beat. The boxes are numbered so it's
a very simple matter for drunken
man to be sent to the station house.
Hope Wen have the system
Day Patrolman Jones will do police
duty at the muster grounds this week. |
Tell your troubles to q policeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24
EPIcUREAN DELIGHTS
Rpr27eod6no

may be enjoyed at home by ordering
some of Hill & Locke's choice dairy
products. They have always on hand
the richest, mellowest cheese, either
strong or mild, to be found in Angus
tn. Their eggs are received fresh
every day, and their sweet butter
looks like a butter cup covered with
dew drops. What tastes better this
sultry weather that sweet slice of
ham or strip of Farris bacon, or a
morsel of Whites fine cheese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24

Talking about being the first man to
occupy a cell in the new station, a
well known sport who might have
seen better days when he was in his
prime" has this to say: Il understand
that the first man who gets pulled III
is to be presented by the officers, WITH
= brand new suit of clothes. But, say
wouldn't that be great? D'you know
what I'm going to do? The minute
those doors open in the new place, I'm
inst going and plank myself in front OF
the door and win the prize. Won't |
be in luck. though, Bill? But if they
don't give no suit of clothes you Will
see me there just the same. l guess
nit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24

The police have let's to contend WILL
,,,,arv dav in the whole week some
thing amusing turns up FOR instance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24

Day Patrolman Jones will do police
duty at the muster grounds this week.
Tell your troubles to q policeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-24
POLICE MATTERS.
The New Station Will Soon
Be Occupied.
Marshal Morse Wants to Play Ball
With Gardiner "Cops".
Project OF Having Patrol System-Othtr
Matters Pertaining 10 Police.

1t will not be many moons before
the members of the Augusta police de-
partment will be domicied in the COM
modious and simply fine quarters at
the city hail. The patrolmen when the
change takes place from the old to the
new. will feel very proud of their new
home and when the visiting officers
from Bangor, Lewiston, Portland or
any other city come to town, the sta
ton can be pointed at with a great de-
gree Of pride; for the one which Au-
eusta has is as good as any, at least
within the confines Of the old Pine
Tree State. bar none.
1t is said there's lots of anxiety
among the men around town who
have figured conspicuously in police
circles to see who will be the first man
to be incarccrated in the station for
drunkenness, Iioting or any other
misdemeanor. There's one man in this
toNl WHO SNtiiS ny all ttldil SopI
and true that the night before the new
lookup is opened to the public he will
skip the town ard will not return until
he is sure for a certainty that the first
man has been arrested. In his sober
senses the other day he summed up
the situation to one Of the patrolmcn,
thusly: Nov, you see. it's just like
this If | should happen to get pulled
in, my name would be heralded all
over this broad land, from the Atlantic
t. the Pacific, from the st. Lawrence
to the Gulf, the papers would have
starring headlines, and the pencil push
ers on space would make barrel of
money at my expense; l would be
grabbed up by a dime museum agent
and get my 40 cold plunlls' every
week by being pointed out to the null
titudes as being the first man to be
placed in the new police station at the
ital of the State, the home of great
statesmen. Eut | don't think! l don't
like the notoriety of it. you see? You
can just gamble that I'll make myself
scarce around here for a while, see?'
This same individual, the man with
dread for notOriety. was the observed
of all observers at the lookup one eve
ring a year or two ago. 1t was in the
winter time; the snow was piling fast
in the street and it was drcadfully
cold. The man entered. The thre"
Uatlolmen on duty at that time had re
turned from their beats to see ii there
were any calls. The man had in his
hand his common clay pipe, and after
hitting up" one of the policemen for
Il handful of tobacco, calmly took
piece of paper. rolled it once or twice.
and then placed it upon the electric
light to get a light for his pipe. But II
wouldn't light and Mr. Man was told
to get for home Twas q foolish
break" said he, land, had it not been
for my ignorance, the 'coppers wouldn't
have known | was drunk
Talking about being the first man t"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27

undersigned residents Of the city OF Key
West. state Of Florida. have the honor %
invite your attention TO the fact that ora
Melton, native born citizen OF the United
states, and correspondent Of the Times
Union, newspaper published at Jack
sonville, Fla, who was passenger on
board the schooner Competitor when sala
vessel was captured by the spanish au-
thorities on the coast OF Cuba, IS now In
carccrated in the Cahanas fortress, az
Havana, Cuba. Subsequent 70 his arrest
and Incarceration, the said Ona Melton
was tried by military court martial az the
city OF Havana in clear and open viola
tion or treaty rights, auJuas-
ed guilty OF treason against the
kingdom OF Spain, and sentenced TO death.
Through the friendly Intervention OF inc
United states government the sentence
has been temporarily suspended ana le
now held ga allegiance. Meanwhile che said
Ona Melton continues confined In close
damp, unhealthy cell. reeking with hlth
and Vermin, wherein are also twenty 0tncr
prisoners OF all kinds and conditions,
charged with having committee The most
heinous OF crimes. That owing 10 such
close confinement ana disgracetul pro-
ceedings, the snid Ona Melton has been
stricken with disease and climatic dlsur-
ders which will continue as a standing
menace to his health unless some amello-
ration OF his condition Is Immediately or
dered.
Your petitioners would also respectful
ly represent that the only offense COM
mitted by the said Ona Melton whom We
all know TO be an honest, upright nnd
inoffensive citizen. IL having gone 10 Cuba
In the interests and as a representative
OF the Florida Times Union. an inhuen-
tial and progressive newspaper published
In the city Of Jacksonville, and we there
fore feel that the severe punishment and
lndignities constantly heaped upon him by
the military authorities Of Havana, are
uncalled for unjust and inhuman. We
therefore pray that you viii use your
good Offices with the authorities of Cuba
TO the end that he may be speedily libcr-
ated from the living death which now
awaits him, or that at least an amell0-
ration Of his present condition may be or
dered."
The petition is signed by over 200 OF the
most prominent citizens of Key West.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
wINsLOw's WITHDRAWAL.
Text of the Letter of the Democratic
GubernatOriaI Nominee.

Portland, Me, July "A letter OF with
drawal was given out tonight by Hon.
Edward B. Winslow of this city, who last
month was nominated as the democratic
candidate for governor. 1t reads as fol-
lows;
Hon. Charles F. Johnson, Hon. S. C.
Gordon and Hon. John W. Deering:
Gentlemen-Y6ur letter OF June "a. inform
ing me of the action of the democratic
state convention held in Portland on June
IL, which made me the unanimous choice
OF the convention as candidate for COVER
nor, 10 be voted for at the approaching
election, was duly received, and in reply,
L VOID say while l deeply feel the honor
conferred upon me, and am profoundly
grate1ul 10 the democrats of Maine for
the confidence they placed In me, In piac-
ing me in nomination as their standard
bearer, 1 deferred answering this letter
until after the national convention held
az chicago, July H. / regret very much
the complications which have arisen.
which will make It impossible for me to
see my way clear to accept this nomina-
ton so kindly extended to me.
The platform adopted by the state con-
NenIl0n, which has declared for a single
Bold standard, Is plain, and it was upon
that platform that l was nominated ana
could not, even had l so desired have
accepted this nomination under any other
clrcumst tances than to stand firmly upon
party Of Maine The democratic national
convention adopted a national platform
declaring for free and unlimited coinage
OF silver, and there was a strong pres
sure brought to bear to have me announce
myself in favor Of the national convention.
which did not consider was right to do
in accepting the nomination as it was ten
dered me by the state convention. There
have been many expressions on the parts
or the democrats Of Maine in regard to
my duty, but it has been plain to me at all
times that there was but one thing for
me to do. and that was to stand firmly
by the Maine platform. Since the ma.
tional democratic platform it has
been thought advisable to held
some meetings of conference
with members of the state committee and
leading members of the democratic party
that full and free expressions might be OBJ
tanned, and It was plainly shown that a
wide difference Of opinion existed and
many of the democrats of Maine thought
II my duty to come forward and indorsc
the national platform have given no ex-
press!ons, up to the present time, as to
what l would do, but have given the mat
ter a great deal of thought and study and
see but one thing for me to do, and stand
as l wish to with the people of Maine anC
that is to decline the nomination so kindly
rendered me, and / assure you that no ont
regrets this more than I do. It Is very
evident from the free expressions of opin-
ion that II wished the vote of the demo
cratic party / shall be obliged to harmon.
ize with both gold and silver platform, and
that l cannot do under any circumstan-
ces."
A meeting of the state committee will be
held at once to take action on this impor.
tant matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
THE PEACE CONVENTION.
Socialist Demonstrations Spoiled by
the weather.

London. July 26-A de.uge Of rain.
which began early this afternoon and con-
tinued throughout the remainder Of the
day had the effect Of spoiling the interna-
tionaI peace demonstration iu Hyde park.
organized by the international socialist
congress. which will begin its sittings here
tomorrow.
A number Of trade societies and many So
cialists assembled upon the Thames em-
bankment at noon and marched 10 Hyde
park. 1t is estimated thar 1000 persons
were in line when the procession started,
and this number was augmented steadily
after Hyde park was reached until the
rain began to fall. Eventually the heavy
dOwnpOur compelled the assembled crowd
to break up into groups, which took ref
uge under trees. Before dispensing, how
ever, resolution was proposed and adopt
ed, declaring that the only way to secure
international peace was through the abo-
liti0n Of the capitalist landlord system,
in which wars have root
Among the speakers who, 10 was intend
ed, should address the meeting were NM.
Jaures, Miller and And Guesdes, MEM
bers of the French Chamber of Deputies,
and Herren Liebknecht and Bcbel OF the
German Reichstag. The list Of speakers
included no member Of the House of Com-
mons, but Tom Mann, the labor leader,
and a number Of other socialists. We're,
according to the programme, to address
the meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
BRYAN A BUsY MAN.
He Finds Himself Overloaded with
Business

Lincoln. Neb., July Ex-senator Jones
of Arkansas arrived in Lincoln this even
ing, and was Immediately driven to the
residence of Mr.. Bryan, where an earnest
conference was held on subjects of much
Importance to the democratic and popu-
list parties. In spite Of it's Importance as
political center, having two candidates
for the presidency Mr.. Bryan and Mr.
Bentley, the prohibition-silver nominee as
citizens, Lincoln is a very quiet place these
days.
Mr.. Bryan has been seen little by Lin
coin people since he reached here Friday
week. He spends most of his time in his
library going over the mass of mail mat
ter and the packages of kilograms deliv-
cred at his residence every day, and die
tating replies to his clerical assistants.
OF these he has three, one a lady, and
each have their hands full in keeping up
with the nominees correspondence.
So large has been the avalanche of writ
ten matter addressed to Mr.. Bryan that
he is practically swamped, and many Of
the letters and kilograms that were sent
Immediately after his nomination are not
yet answered.
The Bryan and Sewall headquarters at
the Lincoln hotel are intended principally
for the use of Mr. Bryan in receiving Wis
iting delegations and comforting with DEM
ocratic managers. Mr.. Bryan has used
them two or three times only, but with
the national silver and populist conven-
tions added it is expected that he will be
obliged to go there more frequently.
A meeting of the state central commit
tee of the free silver wing of the demo-
cratic party of Nebraska will be held at
the Lincoln hotel in this city on July 30.
Mr.. Bryan has promised to be present.
Senator Jones left Lincoln on a late train
tonight over the Missouri Pacific for his
summer home, Washington. Tenn. He
wired Gov. Stone of Missouri to meet him
at jefferson City tomorrow. Just before
leaving Senator Jones said he would leave
it to the common sense of the people to
right the nomination of Watson. No def
mite action he said, would be taken az
this time with regard to the acceptance
or declination of the populist nomination
by Mr.. Byran. Senator Jones added that
he thought the notification meeting in
New York would take place Aug. 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
FLYING BULLETS IN FLORIDA.
A Son OF Mai. 81. CIair-Abramu
shoots "A Railroad Manuner

Son of Mai. ST. cIair-Abramu
shoots "A Railroad Manager.
Jacksonville. Fla. July IA special To
the Times-union from Orlando, Fla. saws
capt. W. Bailey Tucker. general mama
ger OF the Tayares. Atlantic and Gulf rail-
road and local manager OF the Florida
Central and Peninsular railroad, was shot
at $3.50 o'clock tonight by Alfred st. Clair
Abrams prosecuting attorney Of Lake
county.
The shooting occurred at fuckers home
Abrams used shot gun loaded with buck
shot. He discharged only one barrel. ana
only one bullet took effect but II str,,ok
tucker ~ the head and inflicted an upiv
recover may
Abrams was lately the anti-railroad can-
dldRte Tor the legislature In Lake connfv
re was defeated, and he charged fbst
Iucker had brought IL about BY unfair
means Abrams wife was spending tba
sumner here, and he came i'm frorn
1aVares last night. Tucker and Abrams
met at the formers home. and the shoot-
ing resulted. Abrams Immediately sur
Abrams IL the only son OF Mai A1ex G.
CAR Abrams, who was formerly assocfa.
ted with Henry w. Grady on the AfIants
Herald. Maj Abrams came IA TgorJda
seVeral years ago and in politics has hee-
one OF the anti-railroad leaders,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
THE COLORADO FLOOD.
Further Particulars OF the Dear
Creek Disaster.

Further Particulars OF the Bear
Creek Disaster.
Denver, Col, July 26.-The victims Of
Friday nights floods were the three in
Golden. four in Mount Vernon canon and
twenty-one near Morrison, making the to-
tai twenty-eight. The servant girl. Anna
Hansen, who was reported dead, was not
at the camp at the time OF the flood, and
consequently escaped. A charcoal burner
named Nichols, up at Evergreen is report
ed missing, making the total list still
twenty-elght. OF these sixteen bodies
were recovered yesterday and the body Of
May HERES, little child, was found to-
day.
p johnson Of Arvada, telephoned IN to
Denver this afternoon thai he had found
four bodies in the bed of Clear creek, about
a mile above the town of Arvada. Up to
the time of the discovery of these four
bodies no report Of any missing persons
has come from Golden. Aryada Is a coun-
try hamlet between Golden and Denver,
along Clear creek valley These bodies,
therefore either foated down frCm Golden
or are those of campers In Clear creek
valley between the two points, and are
not to be confounded with missing dead
over the ridge in Bear creek valley, where
Morrison Is located.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
IN HONOR OF RUSSELL.
A Large Gathering at Sandwich,
Muga.

Large Gathering at Sandwich,
Mass.
Sandwich. Mass. July 2G.--The immense
seating capacity OF the Casino was fully
tested to-day upon the occasion OF the
memorial services to the late Hon. w. u.
Russell arranged by the citizens OF sand
wich, Irrespective OF party or creed.
William L. Nye Of Sandwich presided.
The FIRST speaker was Hon. Charles 8.
Hamlin, assistant secretary OF the treas
ury. who said in part: william E Rus
sell was a dear personal friend Of mine.
His life is known TO every one OF US. You
ali remember his repeated Victories which
we're not those Of party. He was a re-
markable man: you forgot his politics, for
he was honest; ana you learned to love
him. His most prominent char
acteristics were absolute SINGER.
ity, forwardness OF purpose, and
truthfulnoss. Ills address at Chicago was
a powerful and altogether splendid effort.
IL gave him a national reputation Those
who differed admired his eloquence and
earnestness There was nothing you could
call upon him I'm the name OF friendship
to which he would not respond from his
heart. His allegiance 70 duty won for
him the love OF every citizen OF the state.
Let us take a moral lesson from his life
and death. and always regard him as an
honest, pure and upright citizen and
sta tesman. Let us follow his example"
Rev w. H. Wardwel, pastor Of the
Congregational church Of Sandwich and
Gen. Charles II. Taylor of Boston, also
spoke
The audience adopted a resolution Of
sorrow at the death OF the ex-governor
and sympathy for his family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
4 SENSATIONAL SHOOTING.
A NOTORIOUS DTELLING DOCTOR
FATALLY WOUNDED.

Gainesville, Fla, Is the scene of an
Ugiy Tragedy-DOmesfic DiscOrd,
Drinking and Outside Interfer-
ence bring ON the Anaar-seIf-De-
fense l. Claimed by the Man Who
Did the killing.
Gainesville. Fla. July 2s-Dr. J. d.
Cromwell was shot and perhaps fatally
wounded at noon to-day by T0wney Ken
nard.
The trouble started yesterday when a
moco Of Cromwelrs. who lives with him,
ran over TO Kennard's who lives next
door, and asked him to protect her. She
stated that the doctor had struck. ana
she believed would kin her.
This morning Cromwell demanded that
she return home. Kennard had him plac-
ed under arrest. He gave bond and re-
turned home. stating It is said. that he
intended TO kill Kennard He secured a
gun and was standing on his back steps
when the shooting commenced.
kennard fired both barrels OF a shot gun
londed with buclshot and SIX bullets en-
tered Cromwelrs body. Two wounds
were in tho head. two in the stomach. one
in the leg and one through the hand.
u IS not known who shot first. The
statements are conflicting. Kennard ts
under arrest. but will doubtless be releas-
ed tomorrow, he according to statements.
being entirely justinable.
Dr. Cromwell was for years one OF the
leading duelists Of Florida, but owing To
domestic troubles has for the past two
years been drinking heavily, and was un-
der the influence OF whisky yesterday and
to-day. lio is about 90 years old and
could walk only with the aid OF a crutch.
because Of rheumatism.
kennard is a young man OF about "a
years.
Cromwell's recovery is believed to be
impossible
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-27
INoITING TO RIOT.
A Labor Agitator Wants Unions 10
Go Cumming.

Go Cunning
Haverhil, Mass, July 2s.-John No
Luckie ex-Burgess Of Homestead. Pa
spoke before the Central Labor Union mere
this afternoon, his effort being to aRitata
the bringing Of an indictment against the
Carnegie Company OF Homestead FOR
furnishing the United States government
with defective armor plates for war shfpa
lie was very bitter in his utterances. IIe
stated that he was not doing his work Tor
the love OF the country. but for reyenee
He said: I'm 1892 the men at Homestead
had 300 Winchester rifles; now thew have
0'sO ana they are ready to use them ~
occasion requires. In the late war tba
north compelled the seeding states To "a.
turn to the union by force Of arms ana T.,
a IKE manner the labor unions oitebt -
compel workmen out OF the union Ia cc,,es,
IN, BY shot and shell, shooting them do1,r
IN case they do not come In, SO that tba
capitalists cannot use them. The governs
ment investigation OF the arfnor Frauds
was hung up in the Senate through fbe
enorts OF Senator Quay, Carnegie's tool .
The speaker was frequently annIai,Ged
Dut me union did not vote to endorse his
sentiments. AAA0