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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
In Railroad Circles.

The Maine Central road is building a
number Of fences between Yarmouth
amd Westtrook functions.
The Wiscasset d Quebec r. r. will
build the bridge across the cut in the
county road at Head Tide, during the
season.
The summer arrangement of trains on
the Boston * Maine railroad will prob
ably 80 into effect June 2lst. one week
earlier than usual.
The Wiscasset & Quebec Il. Il. have
purchased an extensive gravel bank
from the property in Alma. formerly
owned by John Woodman.
The New Black Diamond express on
the Erie. between buffalo and New
York. ON It's initial run. told off num-
her of miles at an average of A.
seconds.
The depot at Cumberland Junction
was moved Sunday from its old posi-
ton to the foundation laid some two
years ago on the other side of the track
and towards Portland.
The Erie road has inaugurated a
carriage transfer system in connection
with its trains arriving in Jersey City
This is in advance of its competitors
whose carriages meet passengers on
the New York side.
The Maine Central passenger and
freight depots at Otis Falls are we'll
under way to completion. and will be
open for business week after next.
Otis Falls win then become a regular
station on the Pennington branch.
The Grand Trunk has come to a sys-
TEN in the matter Of carrying bicycles.
Hereafter. according to a general or
der every bicycle or tricycle. will be
charged as fifty pounds of excess bag
gage. without regard to whether the
passenger has any other baggage.
That means that it will cost twenty
five cents to get your bike checked for
any ordinary trip.
The Canadian Pacific railway intend
running a through sleeper once a week
from Montreal 10 St Andrews during
the summer season, leaving Montreal
on Friday night to accommodate the
increased amount of summer travel to
this famous resort. The shire town is
becoming more popular each year as
an ideal place in which to while away
the warm days of July and August.
There seems to be a difference of
opinion in regard to the location of the
Sebasticook x Moosehead railroad.
says the Bangor News. as Mr.. Lancas-
ter. the president, emphatically says il
will not go to Harmony village but to
Main stream village thence to Cam
bridge. Mr.. Hovey. the treasurer.
says it will be built to Harmony viii
lage as at first proposed. Railroads in
contemplation are like elections, one
can tell much better after the counties
are all heard from. 1t is quite i'm
pcrtart to Harmony whether the road
comes there or not but makes no diff
ference to Cambridge whether it gets
there by the Harmony village or Main
stream route. There is a large number
If men at work on the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
The Walter L. Main Circus.

There is a surprising unanimity in
great newspapers to The Walter l..
Main Big Shows, which are billed to
appear in Gardiner. June 4, and which
we are assured will far outstrip any
thing in the nature of an arenic enter
prise ever given our people. The big
shows, for there are a number of them
under one management. complete a
surprisingly comprehensive whole, will
be seen here under greater advantage
than anywhere else this season, as it
was recently much added to, Mr. Main
having purchased in Colorado one of
the other shows which was billed to
appear in this neighborhood, and added
to his already mammoth attractions
circus, a great wild west, a real Roman
hippodrome, wild beast show and a
monster menagerie and marine ex-
hibit. Contrary to his usual mode of
procedure, Capt. Pierre Perier, to meet
a public demand, will do his world 5
highest dive free for all and to be seen
by all on the show grounds outside the
tent Immediately after the parade gets
to the show grounds after traversing
the line of march. This free exhibit
ton is entirely distinct from the mag
nificent afternoon and night perform
anceS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
Maine G. 4. &. Notes.

Rev. j. F. Rhoades will deliver the
address at Fairfield. Memorial day.
The Memorial address at Whiting,
will be delivered by Rev. A. 3. Carter
OF East Machias.
Rev NJ. w. Prince of New Haven.
Conn, will deliver the Memorial day
address before Edwin Libby Post. Ct.
H. r., Rockland
A pleasant and convenient practice
of the ladies of Burnside Relief corps,
Auburn. for some time past has been
to take their suppers from home and
after spending Monday afternoons
sewing remain at the hall through the
evening. Monday afternoon the ladies
had a picnic supper and in the evening
elected officers for the ensuing year.
The Portland Army and Navy Union.
the oldest veteran association in the
United States, held its 30th annual re-
union at Portland, Tuesday About 20
members We're present and the occa-
sion was most enjoyable one The
officers for the ensuing year We're
elected as follows: President. Charles
T.. Jordan: vice president A. s. Spauld-
y
Mitchell.
A camp of Sons of Veterans was or
ganized at the hall of Wilson Post,
North Turner. May 23d, by Commander
II L. Conant and Adj A. II. Pratt.
The following brothers We're elected to
the several offices: Captain, Orison T.
Pratt; 1st lieut., c. f. Young; End
lieut.. H. p. Mason; chaplain, L. F..
Williams: 1st sergeant, A. l.. Ward
well; quarter master sergeant, T. 5.
Rose: color bearer, e. A. Frances:
principal musician, f. l.. Thomas:
sergeant of the guard, F. H. Conant;
corporal of the guard, A. P. Rose;
camp guard. F. S. Rose. The camp is
to be known as Major Leavitt camp
No. %, North Turner, and starts with
q names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
M0rtuary.

Jeremy D. Hysom died at his home
on Bangor street, last evening, after a
long illness with bronchial trouble.
He was Sc years of age and is survived
by wife and six children, Clarence.
Cleav, Edith, Lena, Rissie and Mrs.
H. w. Reid. all of this city.
Mr.. Hysom was born in Windsor.
but came to Augusta when a young
man and has since resided here He
was a painter by trade and a first
class workman. He was a man held
in the highest esteem by all who knew
him and his death will be sincerely
mourned
The funeral will be held under the
direction of Seth Williams Post. G. A.
r., of which he was q member, the
date to be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

Cyrus Wakefield, and E. c. Richard
Augusta, Wednesday, on their return
home by train from Grand Falls, N. B.,
tour. They left Wakefield for Grand
Falls May Is, arriving at their desti-
nation, May q. The distance is 620
miles, making an average daily ride of
a little over so miles. When it rained,
as it did a few days ago, they said,
the roads We're muddy beyond descrip-
ton. They were then of course, far
East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
TELEPHONE LINE, LEWISTON TO AUGUSTA
Work Commenced and Poles Being Hauled
Great Advantages Of the Telephone.

"A lot of telephone poles are being
hauied out oManchester and beyond 70,
the line Of the New England Telephone
Co., which is to be constructed through
| lhere. connecting Lewiston and Au-
susta. Over this line there will be
| Two long distance circuits. one from
New York to Bar Harbor exclusive
| the other regular long distance route
for the use of stations along the line.
Including the line that runs from
Portland through Gardiner to Pittston,
and along the east side OF the Kenne-
bee to Bangor. there are three which
pass through this section of the coun-
try.
There viii probably be pay station
at Hammond's store in Manchester,
which will be most important con-
venienee to the residents in that sec
ton. especially to those Augusta peo-
pie who pass much of their time at
their cottages at Lake Cobbosseecontee
BY this connection with the city, the
summer residents can get a direct
communication with their business,
and not only save many trip to and
fro. but will also be able to enjoy more
time and mental comfort at their re-
treat with the assurance that, should
anything turn up of Importance, those
left in charge could send out telc-
phone message.
This is another of the advantages of
the telephone brought to us, and by no
means 4 minor one. Manager O'Brien
with his usual prespicacity, suggests.
also. that everybody have a telephone
put in his house, so if burglars break
in, one can sneak to the transmitter
and have the police on the scene in
short order.
Hand and hand let the telephone and
bicycle dance together, for they are
the prize winners of the present age of
progressive civilization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
rendered. refreshments were served:
Chamberiain's Cough Kennedy the Best
and Most Popular.

I'VE sell more of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy than of all others COM
bined,' writes Messrs. Kerr & Sons.
druggists, of Mars, Pa. They also say:
''The sale of it is something phenom-
email. We have sold two gross this
winter, selling as high as six bottles in
one morning to as many different GUS
toners. This remedy has proved par
ticularly successful in croupy affec-
tons Our customers invariably pro-
nounce it the best they can find, and
we know of no case where it has failed
to give satisfaction" For sale at IS
and so cents per bottle by City Drug
Store, HallOWell. mWf, fOlrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

William G. Ellis, clerk to the State
bank examiner, reports that the annual
returns of savings banks trustees, and
semi annual returns of the savings
banks for taxation have nearly all
blanks which the examiner devised for
the banks, to assist them to make their
returns more properly, better results
have been obtained and the securities
are better designated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
STATE HOUSE.
Returns Of Valuation Show
General Taxation Of Bicycles.
Riders Will Make All the Stronger
Fight for Good Roads.
Other Items Of Interest from Capitol Pic
ture Of Cruiser Maine.

| An interesting feature has been de-
veloped, this spring. from the vaiua-
ton returns which have come in to the
board of State assessors from many OF
the towns and plantations throughout
the State. 1t appears that there is a
general sentiment among these towns
| in favor of taxing bicycles. The valua-
ton returns from the cities have not
yet been received. as being so much
| larger, it takes more time to prepare
them.
The assessments of the valuation of
the wheels vary. Some are valued at
| $15 others $50 with figures all along be-
tween these, and some few extremes
even greater in both directions.
1t is in the principle of the thing that
the Importance lies. Now that rider
pays a tax for his wheel, he begins to
feel that he has q considerable part in
the say of affairs of State. "Beggars
can't be choosers,," and as long as a
bicycler is exempt from taxation, he
has in way, to keep his mouth shut.
Now, however, things are different.
He wants better roads. He says he
must have them. Their name is legion,
these wheelers, and they know it. and
when it comes to add right to their
might. as a voting multitude, they are
not to be sneezed at. by any manner of
means. They include some of the best
Of citizens, and some of the best of our
women, to say nothing of the growing
younger generation.
They will all pull in one direction
for better roads. The Maine roads,
they say. are not now in keeping with
the scenic advantages for tourists.
which nature has so fortunately be-
slowed. The roads are now not such,
per Sc, as to invite tourists from other
states, nor even very extensive travel
ling by the local wheelmen.
Good roads," they cry, they fairly
howl. and what's more they propose to
do more than howl when the time for
action is ripe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
CUT AN Artery.
]. c. Bennett Tries Trick With a knife and
Cuts a Leg.

Joseph c. Bennett had n remarkable,
and what proved most unfortunate
accident. Thursday morning. cutting
his left leg. just below the knee, so
badly that it win be a month before he
can again get back to work.
Mr.. Bennett was at work on the farm
of Columbus Cottle 1t seems that a
friend Of his set out to show him a
trick With knife. The exhibitor of
tricks held the stock firmly in his
hand with the blade half open
that is at right angles with the
stock. With a sudden movement, and
short stop. he would complete the
job, opening the blade to its fullest ex-
tent.
Mr.. Bennett tried his hand 1t wasn't
as easy as ii looked. and he was soon
jerking his hand about. in his vain at
tempts to do the little act on his 9th
out. but in some way it reached too
far and plunged into the leg. just be-
meath the knee cap. severing an artery
The poor man bled badly He was
taken in carriage to the office of DR.
r. J. Martin, and there his leg was at
tended to.
He has been working for Mr. Cottle
about two months. having come from
his home in Troy He is a good fellow
and just as full Of pluck as he can be
He doesn't like the idea of being laid
up so long. and wants to be shipped
home" he says
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

4 fine picture of the cruiser Maine
has been placed in the secretary of
States office, handsomely framed. 1t
is large and the view presented is full
Of life. 1t shows the stately vessel,
majestic in her swift course through
the water, passing beneath the tower
ing Brooklyn bridge. There are people
on her deck the flags are flying, and
one can almost hear the boom of her
salute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

The following new corporation filed
it's papers, Thursday, at the State
House:
The American Flax Manufacturing
Company organized at Berwick, for the
nurpose of manufacturing from flax,
and other fibers, absOrbents, yarns
and goods of all kinds, and doing bust
ness in the same with $15O.OOO capital
stool, Of which $500 is paid in. The Of
ficers are: President. J. Minot Hall OF
Boston, Mass; treasurer, Benjamin r.
Bates of Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

Clerk James Plummer of the board of
State assessors, left for Skowhegan,
Wednesday afternoon, where he will
join the board at their meeting with
wild land owners, which is to be held,
Friday.
The genial clerk doesn't ride a wheel
yet but he says. the returns of wheels
from all over the State shows so many,
that he is getting to feel that a man
isn't half a man if he hasn't one.
From the window of the office at the
State House, can be seen an extended
view of the road to Hallowell He says
he never can look out there but that
he sees one or more bikers going or
coming, and they haunt him. They
seem to mock him. and he says he
must get bike or else some curtains
to keep them out Of his sight and
mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
Rucklem's Aruica kalve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
augl6eod&wkyfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
May Party at the Free Baptist Church.

most enjoyable and entertaining
May party, was given, Thursday even
ing, in the vestry of the Free Baptist
church. There was a very large at
tendance, especially of the children
and members of the Junior A. f. c. f,
Society, under whose superintendent
the party was given.
After the following programme was
rendered, refreshments We're served:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE
AND STRAW.-Ofiice A. A. @. NJ. Ken
nebec Arsenal, Augusta. Me-. May 90. 1885,
Sealed proposals II trPlieate will % be ,sos
forage and straw as may be required by
Quartermaster's Department here for fis-
cal year ending June so, 1897. U. S. re-
proposals or any part thereof. Informa-
ton furnished or. application. Proposals
must be enclosed, IN r.. sealed envelopes
straw and addressed, ]. r. McGIN-
NESS. Major Ord. a: A. Q. NJ.
mays iune1.2-3-26.27s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29
Elan RAISING at the J. 0. Webster School

The fag-raising at the new stan a.
a.. n Webster school, Thursday
was most successful. and greatly en-
loved by the children and visitors
.,;,,o The determinations and dedica
tory exercises by the pupils were very
anpropriate and well given.
Among those present were Charles
II Nash and Charles B. Chick Oh tn
directors: also S. I. Graves. the super
;r+ondent of the William +. Smitf
Grammar school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-29

A carload of bottles have arrived fol
the Augusta Soda Company. AS Inc
e.n,;,ies become aware of the health
f,,ness Of this delicious drink IL may
take several cars loaded with bottles
to satisfy the demand.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-21

ton on earth, and IL other countries
don't want our money, We can do with
out their goods. II foreign countries
send US their silver they would have 10
buy our silver, or take their dollars
back and sell them for bullion.
THE mortgage debt Of this nation Is
Sc. 900. 600 600 The mortgage debt Of Kan
sas is S243. eo0.00 II Is only a question
of time when We go down TO serfdom.
The government forced the people 10
contract the debt We want one kind
of money for all kinds CT people. On
the turn Of this campaign depends one
of two things, whether We shall have a
and for the people, or be blotted from
the nations Of the earth"
REED TO TAKE THE STUMP.
Portland, Me-, July 20.-Thomas B.
Reed has announced that he viii again
be & candidate for the Republican con-
gressional nomination of the First dis
trict of Maine. This sets all doubts on
the point at rest, and means that ne will
probably be unanimously nominated at
the convention to be held next month
In such case his admirers expect that
he will sweep the district by such ma
jorfry as has never before been polled
there Mr. Reed VIII shortly 90 into
the campaign on behalf OF Mckinley
and Hobart. His first speech viii be at
Alfred, York county, July %. During
the Main campaign, which ends the sec
ond Monday in September, he viii
stump his own district and be heard in
some of the larger cities in other parts
Of the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-21
EAST
WEST.
CONNECTIONS.

No. 1.-Connects at Burton. Kan,
with A T & S. F for points in Kansas
Has reclining chair cars (seats free)
aud Pullman drawing room sieepers to
Burton, Kan.
No. Connects at Monet for points
in Arkansas, Indian territory and
Texas. Connects at Grand Onion
Station, ST. Louis. with all lines for
the eas., north and southeast Has
reclining chair cars (seats free) and
Pullman drawing room sleepers 20 st.
Louis
No. 5-Connects at Burton with A
T. & S. T. for all points west and north
west Has reclining chair cars (seats
free) Pullman Buffet drawing room
sleepers to Burton. Through Pullman
sleeperS Burton 10 Los Angeles. San
Oego and San Francisco. On Sundays
has Pullman Tourist sleepers through
TO Los Angeles without change.
No 6-Connects at Monet for points
in Arkansas and Texas. Connects at
st. Louis Grand Union Station with all
lines for the east, north and southeast.
Has reclining chair cars (seats free)
and Pullman Buffet drawing room
sleepers TO ST. Louis
Thought tickets on sale to all points
For further information call upon or
address W. TORREY.
Ticket Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-21
PITH AND POINT.

When it begins to get real sam
merry hot, can't We manage to have the
weather man arrested for scerching:
-Philadelphia North American.
Mrs. Wink@"I don't see how YOU
could afford to pay s1sO for a Wheel
Mr.. Winks-"I couldn't; that's why
1 have got to pay sos for it."-Somer,
vile Journal.
The Soiitary-X At found the
prisoner sitting on a door shtep in Col.
lege street. yer Worship, at half-pash,
three this morning" WAS he alone? -
X 47-'"He was, your wortship."
"How do you know?" K 47-"Bekass
l was with him, yer wortship."-Syd
ney Bulletin.
Poet Ito farmer)-"See what q
beautiful prospect is unfolded in yon.
der billowy fields, ard bark! the voice
Of the plowman:" Farmer-"Yes, he's
been cussing that mule since daylight,
and it's one of them German mules that
used to pull beer wagon. so he can't
understand a word o. it."-Americaa
Planter.
Mamma" asked the little girl,
pointing at the woman on the other
side of the car, "what makes the lady
wear her rings outside her glove ?"
~Hush," said the mother, in an aggrs-
waiting stage whisper. Don't be rude.
The lady wears her rings outside he,
glove to keep them from blackeuin9
her fngers."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-21

Elegant free reclining chair cars on all
trains and Pullman Palace sleepers from
Wichita TO Chicago and Kansas City
without change klso sleepers on all
trains TO Fort Worth. Houston San An
tonic aid New Orleans Tickets sold and
baggage checked TO all points north,
south, east and west. Steamship tickets
sold TO all European points at lowest
rates. Passenger station corner Doug
las and Meade avenues. Telephone 49,
JOHN SEBASTIAN. HAL s. RAY,
@. P. & T. A. Chicago. D. P. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-21

GOING NORTH AND EAST.
No Kansas City, st. Louis
and Chicago limited daily 93OamI CASA
No Colorado Springs. Den
yer andPacflc coast daily 93Oa M !35an,
No Kansas City 81 Louis
and Chicaganight Ipress
daily except Monday. l2 lOa m IL Is a N,
NcS Accommodation daily
except Sunday...........-.l IL liza m L. ol m
GOING SOUTH ASD WEST
No Fort Worth. Dallas,
Eouston and Galveston
EXPRESS, daily,....-......l .COpmI 70 o m
No Oklahoma. TT Worth
New Orleans and Pacific
coast, daily ..--........... ;OOpm : 20 Pm
No Okiahoms, TT Worth
Dallas and New Orleans
express, daily, except
sunday .................... 40 am .5e a L,
No fort Worth. Houston
Galveston and san AntO-
Ii" express. daily, except
sunday ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 80 a m 1Sea m
No 81 Accommodation, ex-
Cept>uuciay. .-.-..--......,I go D IN 8 81 D m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-21
COULDN'T BE BUNCOED.
His Name Was Both Mr.. Smith and MI
BroWR-

Browa-
The man with the old green carpet
bag in his hand stood On the corner
looking up and down the street as Il
undecided which way TO go. The we'll
dressed stranger regarded him intently
for few minutes and then approached
him.
How are you. Mr.. Smith? ?" he said.
extending his hand.
The man with the green carpetbss
refused the proffered hand and turned
away with the curt reply:
My name amt Snith-it's Brown"
"oh. l beg your pardon" responded
the well-dressed stranger, courteously.
Il must have MADE a mistake
Il reckon you did returned the man
with green carpetbag.
At the next corner another we'll
dressed stranger approached with a
beaming face and extended hand.
'.Hullo. Brown" he exclaimed. heart
lily. You're the last man expected to
see here"
The man with The green carpetbas
turned away again.
My name amt Brown; it's Smith"
he said.
Your name isn't Brown - exclaimed
the stranger. IN surprise
No. il amt It's Smith. tell you.
guess a man knows hisovn name, don't
he?"
OF course. Of ccurse-
The second well-dressed stranger
SHE'D of and few inmates lzser the
first appeared OF the scene again
NY dear Mr.. Smith" he exclaimed.
efusiveiy, why did you Try 20 deny
your identity TO me2 You ought 70
know that you can't fool an old friendi''
Il told you once that my name amt
Smith; it's Brown retorted the man
with the green carpetbag.