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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
WEBER & GAGE.
Manufacturers Of Sash. Doors. Blinds.
MouIdings. and House Finish.

There is no branch of commercial
and Industrial activity that holds a
higher place in the manufacturing
world than that of the sash. door and
blind business. A prominent firm
which stands out among the most inn
portant enterprises of Augusta is that
business was established in 1856 by
Davenport & Wyman who conducted
it for three years at which time Mr..
Davenport sold his interest to Mr.. Will
hanson. 1t was then carried on by
the firm of Wyman &, Gage in 1884.
to 1865 when the firm was changed to
Wyman e. Son. Mr.. Williamson having
been succeeded by Mr.. Wyman's son.
The present proprietors succeeded to
the firm of Wyman Son in 1884.
They are manufacturers of and whole
sale and retail dealers in sash doors.
blinds. mouldings and all kinds of in
terror finish for churches. schools, resi-
dences and public buildings and turn
out class of goods that is unsur-
passed for superior finish by any like
concern in the United States. The
premises consist of two large build
ings fitted throughout with the most
modern and improved machinery
known to the trade. and their facilities
for turning out first-class work is un-
surpassed. Webber and Gage have
ample means for carrying on the bust
ness they control and are at all times
prepared to meet the most formidable
competition and quote the very lowest
prices on all goods. Mr. J. c. Webber
ana Mr.. w. f. Gage are widely known
as energetic. pushing business men.
who fully deserve the success their
enorts have Won Their untiring en-
ergy, and conservative. yet liberal
methods. have helped in no small way
to bring their business up to the pres
ent high standing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07


comprehensive and accurate. Together
Mr. Blaine and Mr.. Stevens constituted
an ideal newspaper team. and made the
Journal power in the life of the State.
Another of the early editorial writer's
of the Kennebec valley who won wide
distinction in his profession, was the
late Daniel T. Pike. Mr. Pike had a
long and cventful newspaper career,
but his best work in this line was done
upon The Age, the predecessor of The
New Age of this city, between the
years of 184S and 1856 While the ele-
ment of humor was always marked
characteristic of Mr.. Pixies work; he
was by no means lacking in powers of
argument. and was, at all times. a
writer who commanded the respect of
his political opponents, and put them
on their metal He eXcelled in ridicule,
which, oftentimes, is even more effec-
tive than logic in political controversy
The literary element was strong in Mr.
Pike, and he frequently enlivened his
paper with bright and readable articles
entirely outside of political lines.
One of the most forceful of the early
editorial writer's of the Kennebec was
F. Q. J. Smith. who came from Port
land TO edit the Age when it was es-
tablished in Augusta, December IL
1891, by Ira Berry & Co. He was sub
sequently elected to Congress, and re-
tired from the paper, August 10, 1892
Mr.. Smith YVES vigorous and caustit
writer. The ad hominem style of ar
, gument was a favorite of his. and his
l paragraphs fairly bristled with per-
l sonalities.
!, In agricultural lines Dr. Ezekiel
: Holmes was one of the earliest and
abiest of the pioneers in the Kennebec
valley. He was the first editor of the
Maine Farmer established in Win
throp. January q, 1899, under the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
HENRY W. MORRILL,.
Augustus Leading and Most Popular Hair
Dresser and Tonsorial Artist.

A man may be faultlessly attired in
clean linen and new spring suit. yet
II he neglects to get nice. clean shave
and his hair artistically trimmed. the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
SOUTHERN AFRICA rURMoILs.
British. Wait for AAmSnunition and the
Situation Grows Worse.

British Wait for Ammunition and the
Situation Grows Worse.
CAPE Town, April 2.--It is difficult to
obtain accurate information regarding
the rebellion Of the natives Of Malta
beleland. 1t is not denied, however,
that the situation becomes darker
every day The situation is made
worse by the scarcity of arms and
ammunition for defense. tits an open
secret that every good rifle procurable
was struggled into !, the Transyaal
previous. to Jamesop's raid and after
ward captured by the Beers. The Brit
ish are now in the position of hunters
weapons of defense arrive from Eng
land they are almos helpless. The
natives are aware of this and should
theyicombine in ,theluprising the result.
could not be otherwise than disastrous.
The whole country outside of a radius
often miles around Bulawayois in open
insurrection, all of the Matabeles and
others are hocking to the Matapo hills
where the son of the late King Loben-
gula has been raised to his fathers
rank preparatory to taking command
of the insurgent natives. Adyiees
from the Transvaal show that the work
of preparing for war continues day and
night without any effort at the con-
lcealment of the armored forts being
built for the protection OF. Pretoria.
1t is rumored that Sir Hercules Robin
son, the governor of Cape Colony, see
ing the approach of clouds, is DESTROYS
of resigning before the storm breaks;
and the other officers would like to do
the same. Under the encouragement
of Germany, the British prestige in
South Africa has been rudely shaken.
Most energetic steps will be necessary
to establish the statu quo which pre-
vailed before Jameson raid, 1t had
leaked out that the British Chartered
Company is greatly alarmed, and has
called on Governor Robinson to ask
for reinforcements from Great Britain
or India. 5st 40
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
ALL OVER THE. WORLD.
. cuBA

eWAsHNeyoN, March 3t.-A dispatch
from Honduras announces the arrival
there of the steamer Bermuda, which
is supposed 70 have landed a filibIster-
Ing, expedition in Cuba. II, ,.l3,i.a ,S,s,
KEY WEST, Fla, April 1.-Havana
advices state that $4,000 Insurgents
under Maoeo are swarming over the
provinces of Havana and Pinar Del Rio,
destroying property, ripping up rail
ways and tearing down telegraph lines.
Forty-fvei Thousand Spanish soldiers
are in the same territory and more are
coming. Maceo is in immediate com
nnand of the center column Of the
rebels, with about 5000 men. Masso
is in the southern, Havana province
with about 5000 men, and Gen. Lacret
is lowering about the outskirts of
Havana with about 5000 cavalry.
Four Thousand other men are divided
into small bands of pillagers. The
insurgents are well equipped and have
plenty of ammunition and are capable
of giving the soldiers warm reception.
The activity noticed about the palace
of Gen. Weyler seems to bear out the
idea that the crisis is near at hand.
HAVANA. April Five men classad
as st'murderers, violators and incen-
diaries, ! belonging to Cayaiabo, were
garroted in the presence of large
force of infantry. One man confessed,
but the others strongly protested their
innocence. The executions We're
performed in terribly bungling
manner.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Senor Dupuy
De LONE, the. Spanish minister here.
has. received word from Spanish diplo-
matte and consular officials in Central
America saying that the steamer
Bermuda. having on board munitions
of war for the insurgents in Cuba, has
been detained at Puerto Cortez by the
Honduras government and her cargo
seized 4iaG
MADRID, April "A dispatch to the
impartial from Havana says that
Captain General Weyler has been pri-
vately informed that the rebel leader,
Maxine Gomez, is dead and has been
buried on plantation in the province
of Matanzas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
THE IOWA LAUNCHED.


- ers A-sA es1Ne
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 30.-The
Iowa. the fourth and last of the
frst-class battleships authorized by
congress several years ago. was
launched at Cramps shipyard- at Ken.
sington Saturday amid the enthusiastic
cheers of over twenty thousand spec
tators. Among the ,gnestsfwas Large
party from Washington headed by
Secretary of the Navy Herbert, while
Governor Drake headed the Iowa con.
tingent. The vessel was christened by
Miss Mary Lord Drake, daughter Of
the governor, and smoothly took the
water from the ways. The Iowa, the
keel of,whieh was Laid two and half
years ago, is the fourth battleship to
be owned by the United States. She
has been Constructed for sea purposes,
the first, three built, the Indiana,
Massachusetts, and Oregon, being
coast battleships. The vessel cost
about $4,000 900. She Will require a
compliment of nearly Ave hundred
men. Her battery is to consist of four
Pinch, eight s-inch and six 4-inch
breech-loading rifles, twenty 6-pound-
ers, four FOUNDERS, four gatlings and
one field gun. Gov. Drake, Secretary
Mcfarland, State Auditor Mccarthy,
State Treasurer Herriott, Senators
Allison and Gear, the Iowa delegation
in congress the governors staff and
many other Iowans of prominence
We're in attendance
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03

After so many years Of discussion, 1t
Is surprising to see how many people
still misunderstood the true issue be-
tween the makers Of oleomargarine
and the makers Of butter. We have
seen men stand up In large meetings
and assert that oleomargarine was
good product, cheap product
blessing to the poor Of our great cities
and, hence, should not be suppressed
The leaders Of the meeting usually ex-
plain that the contest is not for the
suppression Of the manufacture OF oleo-
margarine. but to take away from it the
element Of fraud. The only reason for
coloring 1t like butter is that it may
be sold as butter. Oleo Is naturally
earl-colored cleo (oiD; margarine
{pearly pearl-colored oil. Let it have
its natural color, and then If any one
wants to buy it. let them do 80. The
real issue then is. to place such re-
strictions on it that 1t will be impos-
sible for 1t to be sold except for whaf
1t Is.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Priests Indicted.

CHAMPAIGN, H., March 31.-The
Champaign county grand jury which
indicted John P. Altgeld, governor of
the state OF Illinois, and the other
members Of the board of trustees Of
Illinois University for noncompliance
with the state law requiring the United
States flag to be fioated over all public
school buildings, also brought in
indictments, against Rev. Father
Wagner, pastor Of st. Mary's Roman
Catholic church, and Rev. Father
Verhahn, pastor of st. Peter Lutheran
church, for failure to comply with the
law in not maintaining the United
States flag over their respective
parochial schools
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Creston Court News.

CREsroS, April Fin the district
court the jury in the case ofJas. Miller
Us. S. r. Cotton. found for the defend
ant. Miller sued Cotton for $4,000
damages Cotton had Miller arrested
for stealing sheep. In the justice
court Miller was acquitted and he
commenced damage suit against Cot
ton, which resulted as above related.
A molten was fled in the Luke case
for new trial. If the motion is over
ruled the attorneys for the defendant
say they will carry the case to the
supreme court. Luke was convicted
of horse stealing. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
NORTHERN AFRICAN TROUBLES
France Makes Some Mysterious Moves
With Her Savy-The Soudan.

France Makes Some Mysterious Moves
With Her Savy-The soudan.
ToULoS, April 2.--There are signs at
the dock yards and arsenals of prepa-
rations for a grave event. Orders
have been received to prepare num-
Der of war ships for active. service. 1t
is believed that the move is more Of a
precautionary measure than indicating
the probability of an outbreak of hos
tilities. The French Mediterranean
squadron, however. will be strength
ened and the second class cruiser,
Cecille. has sailed on a special mission
to the African coast.
WADY-HALFA, April Confirmation
has been received here Of. the news
from Suakim that Osman Digma with
a large force is threatening Sinl1at,
which is only little over fifty miles
from Suakim. The Dervishes are
advancing northward in force, and an
attack is expected in short time
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
n view Of the strained relations te..

In view Of the strained relations he
tween this country and Spain ii be-
comes Of interest to consider the trade
relations of the United States 9Th both
Spain and Cuba. The trade with the
latter country is Of Infinitely more I'm
portance than that with the mother
country. Last year we imported from
Spain goods to the value of s3,s26, $50.
and we exported to that country goods
to the value OF $40 ,5s6,474. This gives a
tota, OF a little over $14 900, o0O The
trade for the year 1894 was $4,000, 900
in excess Of this. From Cuba last year
we imported a little over s51, 0oo, 200
worth OF goods and exported to that
island goods valued in excess Of s.. 400.
0o0 This gives total trade OF over
SCI ,O00, 900, or four times that with
Spain. This was $4,000, 900 less than
the year 1894. The decrease was due
very largely to the increased duties on
American goods carried into Cuba. AM
also to the present disturbance In that
island, the latter being evidently tn
predominating cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
The s1eadowcrofts in the Pen.

CHICAGO, March 3o.-The Meadow
croft brothers must go to the peniten-
tiary. One year ago last December a
jury in the superior court found Frank
r. and Charles j. Meadowcroft, bank
ers, guilty as charged in the Indictment
of having received deposits when they
knew their bank was insolvent, and
fixed as the punishment for each i'm
prisonment for one year at hard labor
in the state prison at Joliet. Judge
Brentano, who presided. refused new
trial, and an appeal was taken to the
state supreme court, the court of last
resort. There the decision of the
lower court is now affirmed, and the
verdict of guilty as charged and the
sentence to penal servitude stand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Russians Attack English.

New YORK, March 31.--The Heralds
special from st. Petersburg says: The
newspapers vie with one another in
heaping abuse upon England. Viedo-
mosti supplements its usual vitupera-
ton by an attack upon Emperor
William Of Germany. Germany" it
says. 'no longer shines predominantin in,
the triple alliance. The supremacy is
now swayed by England, who has thus
revenged herself for the Transvaal
incident" Novoe Vremya says:
'England's action has been one of
mystiication and deception, practiced
mon the powers who Joined her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Royce Pleads Guilty.

Sioux Cry, March 31.-William P.
Royce who last fall murdered Nora
Patton, young girl who formerly
lived in Van Meter, pleaded guilty of
-,urder IN the second degree. Royce
lad fallen in love with the. girl and
sac had been showing favors to other
a1en and he became jealous. He was
= victim Of the cigarette habit and
ate opium and he went to the house
OF i'll fame where the girl was on Sun
day and shot her dead.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
FlENDlSH CRIME.
Revolving Double Murder In an Ohio
Town-Three Others Injured.

Revolving Double Murder In an Ohio
Town--Three Others Injured.
CLEVELAND, March 31.-Alvin Stone,
aged 50, and his wife, aged 81, living
near Tallmadge, while asleep in their
home, were brutaily murdered by a
fend, who literally beat their heads
to pieces, after which numerous knife
thrusts were made into the bodies of
the dead Two daughters, Hattie,
aged 20, Emma. aged 81, and a man
servant, A. i. Stillson, We're also at
tackled. All are fatally injured. They
had been beaten about the head with
blunt instrument which must have
been of great weight. The Stones
We're among the most wealthy and
prominent of Summit county farmers.
The object of the murderous assault
was not robbery, as numerous articles
of value, including two. gold watches,
which were on the bedroom dresser.
were not taken. The crime is shrouded
in mystery. Hff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03

ST. Louis, April LIN an interview
j. S. Garrison said: "The situation in
nutshell is this: No candidate will
enter the convention with votes enough
by about 100 or $50 to nominate him On
the first or second oreven tenth ballot.
The nominee, therefore, will be a
second choice man. Mckinley leads
to-day in the matter of Instructions and
will hold tins lead. Allison is the
second strongest choice and will gain
in strength right along. 1t is, there
fore, safe to predict Allison's nom
ination. >, n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
REVOLT GROWING.
All the NIatabele Country is in an Uproar
Many Troops Needed.

Il . g. 3 & y I'd
All the SIatabele Country is in an Uproar
Many Troops Needed.
CAPE Town. April Captain Mich
olson, who is in command at Buluwayo
pending the arrival there of Sir Rich
ard Edward Rowley Martin, who was
recently appointed administrator of
he police in Bechuanaland, Matabele--
land and Mashonaland, has photographed
that the whole Matabele country, out
side of radius of fifteen miles, seems
to be a, state of revolt. After giving
various details of the situation, Captain
Nicholson adds: Il am afraid this is
big business and that a strong force
will be required to settle the Matoppo
district
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
NEW RAILWAY ORGANIZATION.

.F4 ~ ~ W. -
Humeston s Shenandoah is Reorganized
at Burlington.
BURLINGTON, April l.-Burlington
has become the headquarters of new
railroad, namely, the Humeston &
Shenandoah. which, operated by the
Burlington route as branch line for
term of years, was lately bought in
under foreclosure proceedings, It hni has
been reincorporated with q distinctly
local body OF incorporates, to--wit;
Messrs. w. w. Baldwin, J, ". Blythe,
II. B. Scott, W. L. Mcfarland and q.
e. Jarvis. The new articles of 4inpc c
poration make Burlington the prime principal
place Of business for the company,
which is capitalized at s4,ooo.ooo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Boy kidnapped 1T Huntington.

BURLINGTON. April 1.-THE 1s-year,
old son of Col. q. HI. Higbee, the richest
man In the city, has been kidnapped,
it is believed Peis red. for the purpose, s, Of
ransom.
BuRLrSGroNI April g. Howard Hig-5
bee the ls-year-old son lof Colonel
Higbee, who. was supposed to have
been Kidnapped, was found late at
night wandering in the suburbs. He
conld give no expla nation of his where
abouts during the, day., He Is either
in iured or demented.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
HUGHES SUES FOR 5000.


Wants Damages From Several Newspapers
and individuals.
osKALoosA, April 1.-Another turn
has been taken in the Brooks-Seevers
case Al. Hughes, who was brought
into it through the queer interview
with Mrs. Brooks, has asked the court
for $4,000 damages. He wants the
Daily Citizen. the Daily News and
Attorney 0. q. Dumus- of oskaloosa,
the Des Moines Leader and attorneys
of Creston to each contribute $1,000
The libel he claims consists in articles
published March Ia and 10, relating to
his connection with the case and
dcfamatory to his character and
reputation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Taylors VIII Be Executed.

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, April 1.-The
supreme court has affirmed the sentence
of the Taylor brothers, convicted of
the murder of the Meeks family near
Milan. The execution is set for April
80.
A Kansas paper says that about the
only person in Wichita who does not
go to hear Mrs. Lease preach is Mr..
Lease, her husband. This is not be-
cause of any lack of interest on his
part, but because Sunday is a very
busy day in his drug store and he can
not spare the time to go to church.
The empress of Austria, who is a
near neiglrbor of the Empress Eugene
at Cap Martin, is still strenuous
walker. She does her twelve miles
daily and at a rapid rate. A male
attendant strides beside her, open book
in hand, reading Homer aloud in Greek
to the lady of so many original whims.
OF all the sovereigns of the world,
the shah of Persia is said to possess
the largest treasure in jewels and gold
ornaments, it being valued at S60000,
600
A Bostonian writes home from Cairo:
THE Duke and Duchess of MARI
borough are staying in the same hotel
with nc. &c stygessss has three rooms
css. Boxes Of ffre DO and two for her
al
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03

The annual report Of the New York
Free Circulating library tells strikind
story Of continued growth and useful!
ness. 1t has six branches now-at AZ
Bond street. 1s5 Second avenue. PSI
West Forty-Second street and IS East
One Hundred and Twenty-hfth street,
In the year ending Nov. 1, 1895. it cir
culated 654.451 volumes, an increase OF
1898 over the previous year, and all
with only 81, 1855 volumes on It's shelves.
Only two libraries In America-the
public libraries OF Boston and Chicago
-can beat this total circulation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
SPAIN ARoUsEs ANGER.

American Schooner Fired on-yessei
Boarded and Searched.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 3O.-The
American schooner William Todd, from
Mobile, Ala, was fred upon by two
Spanish gunboats six miles off the Isle
OF Pines. Four solid shots crossed the
schooner's. bow after the captain
hoisted the United States colors. The
vessel was boarded and searched by an
armed boats crew, but nothing of a
contraband character rewarded the
searching party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03

A fine deposit Of marble has been
discovered in the bed of Treaty Creek,
one mile from Wabash. Ind. 1t is, In
color. both notified and blue, and the
Nlality is pronounced frst-class by.
experts. Three heavy charges blew out
large fragments Weighing ton or more,
and this will be worked up in monu,
ments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
charged with Debauchlng His child.

Charged With Debauching His Child.
MALVERN, March 3o.-Williain
Defords of Lyons township, is IN Jail,
charged with incest, Mrs. Frank Ham
ner, his daughter, being the alleged
victim. Deford was arrested on COM
plant of the woman's husband, who
claims tolihave witnessed their lille t
relations. The woman is alleged to
have. confessed to her husband that
she had sustained criminal relations
with her father since she was IL years
old. ,44a4Sst4 fffsi AZ risats 8s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03

There has been, since the first Of
February, a marked decrease in the Girl
culating medium of the country
amounting, according to treasury.
statement, to over $4,000. 900 COM
pared with last year the circulating
medium was s45. 900 less. On tha
date mentioned, March l, 1896, therr
WAS outstanding s1.52S.0o0. 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
PHIL coNKLlN IS FREE.

ais Second Trial. Mt Washington, Results
in Acquittal.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The jury in
the Conklin wife murder case acquitted
the defendant, Phil Conkiin, of Oska-
loosa. The jury went out at $50 and
came IN at 5. The first vote stood
eleven for aequittal and one stood out.
.Conklin and all his women folks wept,
and then he shook hands with all the
jurors and they, too, cried, and every
body cheered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-03
Died of His Injuries.

DuBUQuE, April Frank Sellers
died from the effects of an injury re-
ceived few hours earlier. He was an
old miner and while hosting tub of
ary bone to the mouth Of the shaft a
piece fell off, fracturing his skull. He
vas So years old and one of the most
esperienced miners in this region.