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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-15
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-15
A $1,000 FIRE.
Ono Of The Old Dam Buildings Destroyed,
Early Tuesday 4. N.

The citizens Of Augusta, were
alarmed from their s!umbers at $50
Tuesday A. NJ. by sounding of fire
alarms such has not been equalled
since the recent storm. when the wires
were crossed.
Box -, located at the Cushnoc FL
bre Co.'S mills was the alarm rung in.
d second Immediately following, for a
fire which was discovered by night
Waterman f. l.. Dow of the mills, in
the tenement house situated about 200
yards away. The building was a total
loss, amounting to $4,000, which was
partially insured. 1t was the property
of the Edwards Manufacturing Com
pany.
The building was unoccupied, and
unfurnished. but had recently been
tenanted by mill men: and more re-
Gently by tramps. to the latter the
cause of the fire being attributed.
There was no small excitement over
the fire. for it was the general opinion
that the pulp mills were being de-
stroyed, strengthened by the ominous
believing of the mill whistle, which,
amid the din. added one more note OF
distress. AS the people streamed
across the bridge, in the early morning
light, it was common remark among
them, confident in their belief that ii
was the pulp mills that was going up in
the blaze, "smell the sulphur burning"
Great was the silence that fell upon
these acute smelers, when it was
learned that the fire was confined to a
musty old tenement house. They re-
they seem to be- or smells either.
F. S. Lyman. the president of the
company, and c. w. Hussey, the treas
urer, arrived on the spot. very early in
the game. Their anger at the mill
alarms having been rung in. was
equalled only by their relief to find that
tnGlT property was sale, Tor the general
orders of the company are that this
alarm. shall not be rune, excepting for
a fire in the mills, box as at Pettingill's
Corner. being situated close by. and
which. it seems, had been repaired
after the recent disorder caused by the
storm.
The company is we'll equipped for
fire, having a complete system of ser
vice, so that each man knows his
place and work. in handling the hose
etc
The fire department soon arrived on
the scene, and had two lines of hose
from the mills, and one from neigh
boring hydrant at work. 1t was too
late, however, to save the building
from what will be total loss. The
sides are standing, but it was found
necessary to do much tearing down.
The old building is one of the last
survivors of what are known as the
dam houses" having been built about
iS40 at the time of the construction OF
the Eennebec dam. 1t is famous, ir
many ways. 1t has been the scene of
a long and varied life, having been used
as an inn from away back.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-15

Spring lamb and green stuff so fresh
and in such variety, make Hill &
Locke's store a favorite resort these
days. They have fine lot of straw
berries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-15

Rev E. S. Crosby of CASTLE, New
York, will preach at the First Christian
churon, next Sunday at 1870 4. NJ. and
in the evening. 1t is understood that
there is some prospect of his becoming
pastor of this church. He is very in
teresting preao her, and has had good
success in building up the cause of
Christ wherever he has been. Those
who know of his good work. will be
glad to avail themselves of the chance
of hearing him, next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-15
BEARINGS /!

same as for '95. There will be none
that are their superior. if any their
equal.
The steel used is of special make, pre-
pared only for the Fowler, and is not
for sale on the open market.
1t is hammered to order for the Fow-
Ter. A final hammering is added at ex-
ira expense to allow no question Of its
absolute superiority, and to make it
tough and strong enough to stand the
very maximum of wear.
The extreme care taken to tougher
this steel is what makes the Fowler
such long-wearing. easy-running
wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-15

Fowler cones and cups are turned
from the solid bar Of this same steel.
not stamped out, as is done on inferior
wheels, to save money. at the expense
of smooth running and long life.
The lathes in which the cones and
cups are turned are guaged to the
1-1000 OF an inch, which insures aboo.
lutte accuracy and interchanSeabiiity
of parts.
Fowle: constructions Of bearings In
head, crank shaft bracket and hubs. II
the same for '9S as for '95. Special
hardened steel cups are used in these
bearings. increasing the strength and
wearing qualities OF the wheel
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
OUR LETTER BOX.
Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 10, 1896.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 10, 1896.
Mr.. Editor:
1t will hardly be denied that we have
had a period of depression and hard times
rarely experienced, and if there is an inn
provement very few here have felt. 1t Is
a. we'll known fact that much of the prop
erty in the city of Birmingham has for
several years barely rented for enough
to pay taxes, insurance and other ex-
penses This being the condition of things
is it wise for our new city administration
to start out with such extrava gance as to
tear up good graVeIed sidewalks, not long
since put down by the city and paid for
by the property owners and further tax
the people with the cost of artificial pave
ments? l deem it q very unnecessary eX--
pense and it seems strange to me that
this new adminlstra ton should so quick
ly arrive at the conclusion that this work
must be done. They ought to know that
Ehe people are not a BILE to pay for lux
uIes Just at this time. Our graveled
sidewalks are good enough for the resi-
dent portions of our city They compare
favorably with the sidewalks of almost
any southern city, and should be let alone
until the people are better able to stand
the expense. The cost of the proposed
walks is estimated to be about 81 per
front foot to all the AUDITING property,
which is a heavy tax upon the people.
In the interest of several property own
ers that 1 represent offer this protest.
T. H. MOTION.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
THE WAY TO HELP THEM.

Cuba has millions of sympathizers and
thousands of real friends in the United
states. The sympathizers will talk about
the Cuban cause and some of them will
advocate the organization of companies
of Americans to go down to Cuba and
help them fight for their freedom and
independence, The real friends of Gu
ba. those who will do the Cuban cause
most good are the ones who will go down.
in their pockets and help to supply the
money and munitions of war necessary
to arm, equip and sustain the Cuban soil
diers in their struggle Cuba has plenty
of men to conquer the Spaniards IL they
only had the means to arm and equip
themselves and the necessary supplies to
keep the army we'll fed and in good fight
ing condition. On this subject the st.
Louis Post Dispatch, a paper that has
taken great interest in the contest that
has been going on for Cuban independ-
ence, and a paper that has shown much
genuine sympathy for the struggling Gu.
bans, makes the following timely sug-
gestions:
At the beginning of this struggle Cuba
could have maintained a fighting force
two or three times as great as 1t can pos
sibly maintain now. Long ago. however,
the opportunities for forage were practi-
cally exhausted. The productive parts
of the island have become waste places.
There is nothing upon which a great
army could subsist.
In their present advantage of position.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

support the democratic platform and
candidates, but can advocate republican
doctrines and policies, ito point out spe-
officially the time and place when and
where the democratic party abandoned
its opposition to national banks" No
bold assertions wanted. Give us the
facts
Our contemporary. though in its own
opinion neither ridiculous" nor 'igno-
rant" will please take notice that we
do not ask anybody about the first or
second United States bank. Nothing
about the difference between them and
the present national banking system.
Nothing about good notes, bad notes,
greenbacks or the government going out
of the banking business. Just tell US
when the democratic party abandoned its
opposition to the present national bank
ing system, please.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
JUST A SAMPLE.

The following are only samples of the
expressions of the state organs of the
Advertisers type, that occasionally pose
as democratic newspapers but their re-
publican signboard is too plain to fool
the most careless democratic traveller
into taking the wrong road:
We trust that the republicans will have
too much honesty and patriotism to
tinker long with the tariff. Mr.. Cleve-
land cites the fact that the present tariff
law, bad as it is, could be made worse,
and insists that it will furnish enough
revenue with q reasonably economical
expenditure If they would know what
is well for them and the country, let
the republicans lose little time with the
tariff.-Coosa River News.
We see a great deal in the democratic
daily newspapers about Mark Hanna,
the manager of Mckinley's political can
Vass Did Mark do anything wrong? If
so, publish it. hold up his corruptions,
expose his bad doings. We have failed to
see anything in Mr. Hannas course In the
late campaign worse than the action of
the managers of the canvass for other
aspirants. Why seek to injure Mr..
Hanna Nashville Argus
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS.

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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

all the Cubans need is money to buy
arms and ammunition with which to
equipped their victory is sure. They do
not need soldiers, but adequate provls-
ion for what soldiers they already have
The United States should avoid fur
nishing Spain with cause of war The
government should sternly Suppress the
volunteering now going on in. various sec
lions Of the country. We are not called
upon to make a holiday for boys and
madeaps A recognition of Cuban indie
pendence will be an act of justice, with
out violation of International law, and
net distinct challenge to Spain. To
allow so-called Cuban recruiting in this
country is an act of war.
1t Is always possible to do right. In
this case the right is not only right but
the best possible policy to serve the end
in view.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
For the State Herald.
CHRIST'S NATAL DAY.
By Mrs. Mary Ware.


By Mrs. Mary Ware.
While our nations making merry
Over banquets bright with cherry,
Let us open wide the door
And admit the hungry poor!
Not to sparkling wine, that flows
Crimson with it's tide Of woes;
Let not such a feast, ! pray,
Desecrate Christ's natal day.
Like the blessed sunshine given
To dispense the smiles of heaven,
Let our charities abound
Where want and misery are found.
Like the sunlight God has given,
Like the gentle deWS of heaven,
Scatter blessings DER the land,
With a loving, lavish hand.
Like the flowers that gem the sod
Are the blessings born of Cod
Loving words and kindly deeds,
Many hungry spirit needs.
From the blue Indian sea,
From the waves of Galilee,
Where the music of the spheres
Mingled with the Savior's tears.
Where the child Christ first was given,
Opening wide the gates of heaven,
Angels whisper now, as then
Peace on earth, good will to men"
And with grateful hearts we pray
Blessings on ChriSt's natal day,
When youth and age together bring
Tribute to our Prince and King.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
IN THE PROCESSION.

Selma is keeping up with the pro-
cession. Her new cotton mill will soon
be humming. She has the finest lot of
horses in the United States wintering
here, an electric fire alarm system, of
the most approved style. will be working
in a few weeks and Broad street will be
cherted to me depot. Now for the electric
street car line pretty park, fine baEd
of musicians. and a long pull, a strong
pull and a pull altogether for the At
lanta. Selma and New Orleans Air Line
railroad.-Seima Journal
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

Considerable opposition to the appoint
ment of Mr.. Cleveland of Mr.. D. r.
Francis to the position made vacant by
the resignation of Mr. Hoke Smith has
developed. The senate has not yet con-
firmed the appointment, and in some
quarters the opinion that the appoint
ment will not be confirmed at all pre-
walls Both the senators from the state
of Missouri are said to be opposed to
confirming the appointment of Mr.. Fran
els. and If they hold out, of course, sem
atorial courtesy will prevent the senate
from overriding the will of the two mem
bers of the senate from the state from
which Mr.. Francis halls.
In speaking of the opposition to Mr..
Francis in Missouri, the st. Louis Post
Dispatch has the following to say as to
the grounds upon which democrats are
opposing the Presidents selection to fill
the place vacated by Mr.. Hoke Smith:
The objections OF Missouri democrats
to the confirmation of Mr. d. r. Francis
as secretary of the interior are not
based on his being a grain gambler,
though 1t is unusual to select a member
of the cabinet from the option pit The
chief objection to Mr.. Francis is that he
is a traitor to his party and that his ap-
pointment to the cabinet is in the nature
of a reward for his treachery. Missouri
democrats feel that the party honors
should be reserved for loyal members of
the party, and not be bestowed upon
traitors.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
KEEP YOUR SHIRTS ON.

Divers of our contemporaries are rail-
ing out against the legislature for not
calling a constitutional convention. Keep
your shirts on, brethren. The legislature
has not adjourned sine die yet.-Talla-
dega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

Anti-Platt men can invite comparisons
between the campaign which they con-
Quoted on behalf of Mayor Strong in
1894 and the campaign which the Platb-
ties have managed this year. Was there
any reason, save poor management, why
Strong's plurality of 44022 was not eX-
ceeded by the national ticket buffalo
Express, Rep.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

Cyrus Hawkins, republican elector
of McConnellsville, o., is lying very sick
as a result of a stupid blunder of the
Cincinnati Commerclal-Trbune. About
ten days ago he drove thirty miles to
Columbus, o., on reading leading edi-
torial in that paper stating positively
that the Ohio electors would meet there
that week 1t was extremely raw wealth
er and he caught a severe cold which has
laid him up since. OF course, he found
there was no such meeting, as 1t doesn't
occur until the second Monday in jan
uary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
WILL LEVY A POLL TAX.

The Rankin. Pa, council has struck up
on the scheme to raise taxes:
The borough council at it's meeting last
night decided to compel all telephone,
telegraph and electric companies to pay
for the privilege of running poles and
wires through the town. An ordinance
was passed providing an annual tax of
81 each on poles an $3.50 per mile ON wire.
The Iron City heating company of Pitts
burg was awarded the contract for plac-
ing a heating system in the new town
hall
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
EDITORIAL OPINIONS.

Harvard some time ago lost most of
her interest in brutal sports and ostenta-
tiously addicted herself TO scholarship. 1t
now seems inevitable for Yale to resort
to intellectual pursuits, and there will be
general and pathetic interest in her
progress.-New York Times (Mug)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

\ correspondent of the New York Eve
ming Post, writing of the ores of this
district as compared to those of Lake
Superior. calls the Birmingham ore "bog
ore" A local scientist informs us that
no bog ore has been mined in this dis
trict since the charcoal furnaces were
banked.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

In the recent election the prohibition
vote was 1898 votes larger than the Pal
mer and Buckner vote, yet we hear no
talk of the prohibitionists reorganizing
either the democratic or republican par
tV
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

McKinleys vote was 81 per cent of the
total vote pOlled, Bryan's vote 46& per
cent Of the total vote polled, Palmer's
vote was per cent. Of the total vote poll
ed. Who knows when the / per cent.
viii seize upon the 4G$4 per cent and re-
organize it?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
[. ROGAN G. CO..

cause a majority of the citizens were OPP
posed to such prohibition, was eminent
ly correct. Aside from the democratic
tenet, that the will of the majority should
prevail experience has proven the folly
of trying to forcbly introduce reforms,
however laudable, in advance of public
sentiment-Talladeg Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

The house committee on rules has de-
cded to give the Pacific railroad COM
mittee the three days which Chairman
Powers has asked for TO debate the bill,
after the holiday recess, and the debate
will begin January 3 or 6.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
CARRIES A CoRKscREw.

Nine times out of ten, if you'd only
watch the fellow closely who introduces
the largest number of prohibition bills,
you'll find he carries corkscrew on his
knife handle.-Ozark Banner.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

The republicans have laid plans to per-
petuate their rule of Greater New York
The dear people viii take pleasure in
making merry with those plans at the
first opportunity. There is nothing the
average citizen so much likes to take a
shot at as the gerrymander.-St. Paul
Globe Dem)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
TRAMPs IN MOBILE.

Yesterday twenty-nine tramps were
arraigned in the mayors court, and
twenty mine of them were ordered to
move on. Inn all probability they will
move toward New Orleans.-Mobile
News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
BITS OF WIT.

Eyes, I am a self-made man." said
Clarence Bricktop, proudly. 81 don't adj
mire your taste in hair" replied Miss Kit
tish.-Harper's Bazaar.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
DEMOCRATIC STANDPOINT.

From a democratic standpoint, Gov.
liquor within five miles of ozark, be-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

"By the way, how did that scheme you
went into pan out-the one to get. sugar
out of beets?" 81 got beat out of SUI
gar."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

Two Examples: Gracie-Papa, a mono.
logue is when people talk to themselves
is it not? Papa-Yes; or, sometimes
when they talk to their husbands.-Puck
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

rheumatism attacks the back and
shoulders and the joints 1t is cured by
Hoods SarSaparilla.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

Mr.. Ed Goodwin has beard fairly
budded out. He longs to see the day
when the wind will blow through his
whiskers.-Fayette Sentinel.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

The Russian situation must be, of
course, discouraging to the advocates of
International blmetallism, and it must
demonstrate to all impartial students OF
the money question the utter hopeless
ness of restoring silver to a place of
parity with gold To the advocates of
free silver in this country the policy of
the Russian government at this time
should furnish an effective Iesson.-Man
chester Union, Gold.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

An Ohio preacher, who has received
a call to London, is in a quandary
whether to accept it or brace Mckinley
for an appointment.