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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
Base Ball Notes.

There is letter at this office for j.
p. Clough.
Patsy" Rollins has been released by
the Fall River club to the Pourts-
mouth (Va) club. Rollins signed with
Portsmouth while under reserve by
Fan River. The National league boarl!
of arbitration declared that Rollins be-
longed to Manager Marston. Rollins
has wired Marston continually for his
release since that time and finally
Marston agreed with Portsmouth on n
purchase price. Rupert viii probably
do the catching for Fail River
The base bah outlook for New Eng
land is unusually bright, this year. All
the teams in the New England League
have been strengthened by the
acquisition of new players. and of
course each expects to finish well
up" if not at the top. AS usual the
enterprising firm of II. A. & w. c.
Keith have secured the uniform and
supply orders from a majority of the
competing teams. as well as those of
the leading New England colleges and
preparatory schools. They are special
agents for the Reach line of base ball
supplies, including the Reach ball. as
adopted by the New England League.
and managers of school. college and
professional teams would do well to
write requesting samples of the fan
mel used in the various grades of uni
FORMS from $3.50 up, and their hand
some Illustrated catalogue of balls.
bats, mitts, masks and other base ball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
BOUND TO EL0PE.
BUUVU To EIUFE.
Two Hearts at Richmond
Decide to Beat as One.
s
A 17-Years-OId Girls Love Letter
Falls Into Another's Hands.
Not Being Very Particular, She Accepts
Number Two and elopes.

Richmond. March 90. - (SpeciaD.-
Just now the town is talking about the
sudden departure of a young gentle
man and 17-years-old girl Some
time ago, a young lady of about Il
summers. a ward of the Hallowell In
dustrial School, went to work in the
street.
The girl. who it seems was matri-
monially inclined, began to look with
favor upon certain young man who
brought milk to the house, and whose
name she was unable to learn. her
efforts to get acquainted not being re-
ciprocated by him.
In her desperation she wrote a mis-
sive to the young man and addressed
it to the person whose name appears
on the milk cart driven by him. sup
posing that to be the name of the
driver
The letter was duly received by the
person TO whom it was addressed and
who proved not to be the young man
himself but his employer, man of
steady gong habits and one of the
fathers of the town.
. just what was in the misSive is not
fully known to the writer, but the Sc
quel shows that it contained words
which fired the heart of another farm
hand in the employ of the aforesaid
official, 4Nho accidentally came int
possessiae of it, and constrained him
70 quit Ework in the rural districts
in drafl hat he might seek out its
author.
He had2no difficulty in locating tn,
residence where the girl was stayins
and in less. time perhaps than it take.
Ia tell it, the couple had agreed Il
|elepe.
y Nothing has been heard from then
Since and there whereabouts is un.
known to the authorities The cir
vas under age, and the matron Of tn,
school at Hallowell notified the officer.
to arrest her at sight.
The couple have the advantage o.
several days start of the officers. anC
it is believed that the latter viii find il
difficult to run them down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
OVER the FALLS.
Sad Death Of Chief Engineer
Allen of Maine Central.
Falls from Car Steps and is Swept
Away Over Lewiston Falls.
Struggles HeroicaiIy in the Rushing Waters.
But 10 No Avail.

Lewiston. March PA terrible acct
dent. which resulted in the death of
Chief Engineer William A. Allen of the
Maine Central Railroad. took place
here, Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Allen was on train No Is from
Portland, which is due in Lewiston at
cation had been swept away between
Lewiston. and Auburn, and the Maine
Central road had offered 10 put a side
walk along the lower chords of this
bridge
Workmen We're already employed
upon it. and Mr. Allen was coming to
Lewiston to see how the work was get
ting along. intending to return at 40
to Portland
Just before the train reached Lewis
ton he stepped out onto the platform,
it is now believed. and looked over.
Just what happened it is difficult 10
tell
He staggered lost his hold upon the
guard and his foothold upon the NOV
ing train, pitched forward. struck the
stringers of the bridge, and. bounding
with the fearful blow, went over the
bridge into the fearful flood that
sweeps on below the falls.
1t was fearful plunge. No man
could live in fall from mis- height
for it is fully 60 feet above the falls.
Nearie Princhard saw Mr. Aliens
death. He says: 1t was at the sec
ond pier. The men We're at work at
the Auburn end. and Mr. Allen was on
the north side of the rear car. leaning
| out, where the Auburn end of the
bridge is south Of the upper dam. He
| fell right in this spot where the waves
boil furiously.
Il am not sure whether he struck
the bridge on not. but. at any rate. he
vent clear out over the bridge. EIe
was alive when he struck the water
! saw him struggle. and he was
| borne away down the stream. and !
saw him no more
\ workman named Hreen, who had
| charge of the crew also saw the Stru%-
giles of the dying man and his fearful
plunge to death. As ne passed into the
current at West Pitch his hand pro
| truded. as if to wave a last farewell to
| the world.
Mr.. Alien hat was found alittlel later
| and was brought into Station Agcn;
Benson's office. and Mr.. Benson at once
notified Vice President Tucker
All who knew Mr. Allen are greatl.y
affected. Station Agent Benson couIj
hardly speak. and tears We're in his
| eyes.
Chief Engineer Allen was one of tn,
best known and most highly esteemed
officials of the Maine Central He was
| "A years old a son of Rev Charles F.
Allen, d. D.. the we'll known Methodist
divine. and nephew of the famous
Camp Meeting John" Allen.
He was graduate at the Maine
State College. and had been with the
Maine Central for over 20 years He
lived at Portland. and was widower
He was greatly valued by the Off
Gals for his ability and prudence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
yes

became worse. Then took her to special
list in Indianapolis, who said he could do
nothing. came away with heavy heart.
l met my fathers physician, DIR. Berry
man, who examined Zola's eyes, and told
me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. began to
give it as directed and wash her eyes
with warm water. Soon began to notice
improvement, and now, having given the
child over half dozen bottles, her eyes
are greatly improved and she can see as
well as any one. She is five years of age,
and goes to school. When she began to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla, she had to eat
her meals in a darkened room, but now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
REMAINS NOT FOUND.
The Search Carried On All Day Sunday. But
Prove UnavaiIing.

Lewiston, March %. - (SpeciaD-
Search for the remains Of Chief En-
Sunday, by a large party, but without
result. The river was dragged and a
been stretched across the river bed in
the hopes that it might catch the body
1t is now generally thought that in
stead of Mr. Allen being struck by a
post, he lost his balance and fell from;
the car step.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
FIRE IN CENSUS OFFICE.
Great Danger 10 Records-Some Destroyed
and Others Badly Injured.

Washington, March cat 2. this
morning. fire was discovered burning
furiously in a building on T. street,
near Ninth. occupied by the census
office. The inside of the building was
badly damaged, involving Il loss of
about $4,000: fully insured.
Probably the most serious loss will
be to the records of the census Office
contained in the building. some being
destroyed. and all the others being
more or less injured by smoke and
water.
The building was known as Martins
hall and was the place where the
Knights of Pythias organization was
born.
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Bin d

Sometimes persons become blind
from impure blood, which develops
scrofulous ulcers on the eyeballs, iritis,
graduated eyclid>. etc. In such cases
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been marvel
ously successful in restoring sight.
1t shows its powers as Il blood purifier
and radical cure for scrofula. by
removing the cause, thus curing the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23

Washington, d. c., March 22.-Pensions
have been granted residents of Maine rs
follows:
Original, Ira s. Jones, Topsham George
A. jerks, Togus: Martin Bervillc, Togus.
Additional. Winslow Avery, Greenfield.
Supplemental, Charles King, VIM. In
crease, James A. Leighton Milbrilgc.
Reissue and increase, Charles Holmes,
West Old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
BOUND TO DIE.
Charles Smith OF Bath. Makes Third Attempt al
Suicide.

Bath, March 22.-About s, this morning,
Charles Smith attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his throat with iack-knifc
This is the third attempt he has made to
end his life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23

There will be no further litigation in the
suit of the farmers Of the Georges valley
against the Warren Water Power Go. 1t
was claimed that the water company dam
aged the farmers lands by its dam flowing
back the water of the Georges river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
washington Forecast.

Washington. March %. - Forecas,
for Monday: For New England, fair;
colder. m oderate cold wave; north
westerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardiner, Me.
w. Fl. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Livery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
Lighted by Electricity.
Rates: $500 per- day.
FAIR AND COLDER.

Boston, March 22.-Local forecast for
Monday: Fair; colder; westerly to north
erlv winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23

There is an
acknOw led ged
loss of from 3
to 10 cents on
every pound of
cOn ee fro IN
evaporation and
fermentation o I
the oil, if no &
used as soon as
ground. The
The herald., 1896-06-29

hack driver named George w. Floyd
was discovered with an axe in his
hands which he was welding right and
left, demolishing everything in reach.
On the floor lay a 41-caliber bulldog re-
volver with one chamber exploded.
officer Long went in and got Floyd, who
was under the influence of liquor, and
took him to the police station In the
wagon.
1t seems that Floyd had had some diff
Guilty with his employer over money
matters and that the latter had called
him q thief, at least so he claims. He
took this greatly to heart, and when he
had enough liquor aboard determined
to commit suicide. Taking the gun he
placed 1t to his head and snapped the
trigger twice, but each time it failed to
go off. While he was looking at it to
see what was the matter 1t did explode.
but the bullet only grazed his forehead.
The left eye was blackened by the pow
der smoke and slight abrasion made
on the forehead, but otherwise he was
unhurt.
The failure of the gun to work seems
to have excited his wrath, and, grabbing
the ak, he commenced to lay about him
regardless No one was in the room
with him and he soon had the whole
premises to himself. DIR. Bryant ex-
amined him in the hospital. after which
Floyd was put into the drunk cell to
sleep off his excesses. He will be all
right today
The herald., 1896-06-29
LIVELY REVOLVER PRACTICE
Poor Shooting Done by Both a Police Officer
and Burglar

A fusillade of revolver shots alarmed
the residents of Hill and Sixteenth
streets at 2:15 o'clock yesterday morning
and the residents of the houses in the
vicinity poured out in all stages of dress
and undresS to ascertain the trouble,
They found Officer Fifield, the largest
man on the police force. master Of the
situation, with an empty revolver in his
hand and an exciting story to tell.
1t appears that Fifield was pacing his
beat west on Sixteenth street and had
reched the southeast corner of Hill
street, when he stopped, standing in the
gutter in the bright moonlight. He had
heard suspicious noise and looked
around to ascertain the cause. Before
he had time to think twice, from the
yard of the house on the corner came a
pistol shot, directed at his broad bosom,
then another in quick succession.
The man who had fired the shots then
Jumped through a hedge fence on the
Hill street side, Fifield having by this
time got out his gun and letting fly.
Tearing through the hedge as he struck
the sidewalk the unknown assailant
once more let drive. and Fifield return
ed the compliment. Then the burglar,
for such he proved to be. fled down Hill
street southwards, being helped along by
the remaining three shots in the officer
revolver, which he fired through the
smoke down the sidewalk after him.
Notwithstanding all the burnt powder
no one was hurt, which seems miracu-
lous, as Fifield is pretty nearly as big
as door, and offers a good-sized tar
The herald., 1896-06-29
OIL FIRM AND STEADY
Production and Consumption Almost Equal
Shipments and Sales

Production and Consumption Almost Equal.
Shipments and Sales
A meeting of the directors of the oil
exchange will be held this afternoon at
their rooms in the Bradbury block. 1t
is not probable that any raise in price
will be made. although at the last ses-
sion the advisability Of making rate
of $135 f. o. b. was discussed. but re-
jected as inadvisable. At present 1t Is
SLIPS.
The production of the field holds up
we'll; that is, the total output. Old wells
are continually failing and either aban-
doned or deepened, but the increased
production of deep holes and the out
put from the new wells constantly be-
ing sunk keeps the amount about the
same as for the past six months. There
is now a demand for the oil from local
consumers which nearly equals the pro-
duct of the field, and little If any sur
plus is being accumulated.
Shipments are reported as good to
points in the southern end of the state
and prices are firm and we'll maintained.
Much prospecting is going on for new
territory, which when found will give
great impetus to the industry in this
section.
The herald., 1896-06-29

get. Then, again, when the first pistol
shot was fired at him Fifield was entirely
unprepared and standing still in the full
light of the moon, while the burglar was
In the shade. On investigation one of
the side windows Of the house was found
pried open and the inside screen par
TALLY cut out. The house ebreaker had
evidently crouched directly under
small apricot tree when interrupted in
his operations by the arrival Of the
officer, and, seeing the policeman stop
and look around, he thought he was dis
covered and commenced to shoot. He
has not yet been captured.
The herald., 1896-06-29
On Her Husbands Trail

The San Francisco Chronicle of Sat
urday has the following about a Los
Angeles couple:
A few weeks ago Arthur Coats, who
owns chicken crate patent, left his
wife in Los Angeles, according to her
story. She arrived here yesterday and
seeing her husband on th4 street, fol-
lowed him. Coates wenr 10 -. lodging
house at 26R Geary street, aAa his wife
went in after him. Mrs. Godci aux, the
landlady, locked Coats in a room and
elected Mrs. Coats. The deserted wife
complained to the chief of police. She
says her husband sold his patent for 5000
and came to San FraTcisco with that
money.
The herald., 1896-06-29
DECORATIONS SOON BEGIN
MIR. Hutchinson Commences the Work
Tomorrow Morning
All the Committees Making Excellent Pro.
gress-Some Of the Features-Exercises
at St. Paui's Church

Captain Hutchinson and his assist
ants will commence decorating the
streets for the Fourth of July tomor-
row, and it is expected that by Wednes-
day evening every flag, pennant and
streamer will be in position. Captain
Hutchinson has everything in readi
ness and will push his work to an early
completion The committee earnestly
hopes that none of the owners will OBJ
ject to ropes being fastened to their
buildings by the decorators.
The Hollenbeck and Nadeau hotels,
where there will be band concerts on the
night of the Fourth, will be handsomely
decorated. The fronts Of the big struct-
with flags and bunting. Electric lights
are now being put in at Westlake and
Central parks for the concerts to be
given at those resorts in the evening.
Excellent progress is being made with
the preparations for the parade. The
turnout will be the best ever seen on a
Fourth of July in this city. There will
be at least nine divisions. and in each
division will be a striking feature.
The Goddess of Liberty float is nearly
completed. 1t will be one of the prettiest
floats ever seen in Los Angeles. The
name of the lady who is to act as the
Goddess will be announced in a day or
two.
Professor Kramer is meeting with
! much success in drilling nearly 200 girls.
who are to take part in the American
living flag. A large number of girls
was at the drill Saturday morning, and
1t is hoped by Prof Kramer that the at
tendance at the drill this morning at
$50 o'clock at Hazards pavilion will be
even larger.
Grand Marshal ]. Lee Burton has ex-
tended invitations to all civic organiza-
t~w,r lr % = to-, t. o.
fornia to participate in the parade, and
many have accepted. If any have been
overlooked, they should communicate
with the grand marshal at once.
At 1880 o'clock on the Fourth, at St.
Paurs church, Bishop Johnson will con-
duct special devotional exercises. The
bishop will preach patriotic sermon.
| a choir of thirty or forty voices will sing
national songs. and Madame Martinez
will sing the Star Spangled Banner.
The herald., 1896-06-29
EIIiotf.Erskine

One of the prettiest weddings of the
season took place on Friday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Elliott,
when their daughter, Marie, was united
in marriage to Prof. F. p. Erskine of
the Los Angeles Business college. The
bride, slight brunette, was prettily at
tired in gown of white crepon with
garniture of Chantilly lace and pearl
She carried cluster of white carna-
tions. The house was decorated with
greenery and flowers for the occasion
Prof. and Mrs. Erskine have gone to
Coronado for short stay. They will
make their home in Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-06-29
.IOTTINGS

Money to loan-The State Loan and Trust
company is prepared to make mortgage
loans on improved inside real estate. It
transacts a general banking business and
pays interest on time deposits. Open also
Saturday evening from to Sp. m.
The herald., 1896-06-29
MiIkine for Weak Stomscbs

1t IS composed of the nutritive ele-
ments of milk, malt and meat. A good
substitute for tea or coffee Very nour-
ishing. Sure cure for nervousness, in
somnia and nausea. Taken in hot or
cold water or eaten dry. Free samples
at 456 South Broadway. All druggists
keen 1t.
The herald., 1896-06-29
Our Home Brew

Maier & Zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery. 40 Also street:
telephone 81.
The herald., 1896-06-29
THE GUN WOULDN'T WORK
An lnebrlated Hack Driver Takes Posr
tempt at Suicide

tempt at Suicide
Just about o'clock last evening a
telephone message to the police station
called for the patrol wagon to be sent
to Third and San Pedro streets, where
a man was said to have shot himself.
Arriving at the place, all the men
employed about the barn were found
several hundred feet up the street from
the spot, afraid to go nearer,
as they did not want to be shot.
In a sort of little room up in the loft
The herald., 1896-06-29

Hawley, King C Co.. 2l0 N. Main st..
agents genuine Columbus Buggy COM
pany's buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1896-06-29
The Celebrated John Wieland Lager Beer

Try It. On draught at all principal sa-
looms. Family trade solicited. ADLOFF
G. HAUERWAAS, 92O N. Main. Tel. Main
1GS.
The herald., 1896-06-29
Pahst Reerl Pabst Resei

On draught. Olympic hall. 121 w. First
st., VIM. Garms, prop. Tel. 274. Finest COM
mercial lunch. Leave orders for bottled
beer
The herald., 1896-06-29

What was published in the Times in re-
gard to Capt. Frair's South stea bubble,
every word Is false. Capt. Geo. r. Frair.
The herald., 1896-06-29

1868 lbs. Keatings-"365 days ahead o.
them ALL" Hawley, King G. Co.
The herald., 1896-06-29
HsnImsn Fish Co.. San Pedro

Hanlman Fish Co., San Pedro
Fresh fish and Holsters shipped direct to
all points in Arizona, Texas and Mexico
from cannery in San Pedro. at lowest
wholesale prices.
The herald., 1896-06-29

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawiey. King &
Co.
The herald., 1896-06-29
Free DispensaI

For the poor daily. Drs. Lindley ana
Smith. Broadway and Fourth. Pirtte
Block.
The herald., 1896-06-29
Eauje Brand Oyster.

Call for the Eagle Brand Of fresh frozen
oysters. Your grocer has them. They are
a great delicacy.
The herald., 1896-06-29

Big Tree Carriage Works, 1913 San Pedc st,
Concord business wagons a speciality.
The herald., 1896-06-29
For Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best rem
edy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents O
h0ttla
The herald., 1896-06-29

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King
Co., 210-212, N. Main st.
The herald., 1896-06-29

Pabst Beeri Pabst Beefl
On draught at Joe Arnold's. 35S 8. Spring.
The herald., 1896-06-29

The most efficacious stimulant to excite
the appetite is Angostura Bitters. the genu-
inc OF DR.. ]. G. b. Siegert & Sons.
The herald., 1896-06-29

My prices for wallpaper beat all the city
4. A. Eckstrom. 3N South Spring street,
The herald., 1896-06-29

Agency for Pabst Beer
Agency for Pabst beer. Pacific Bottling
Works, cor. Fifth and Wolfskill streets.
The herald., 1896-06-29
Conersp ngand Third ngees
ralyl mod
DIR. WHITES
Private Dispensary
lss NORTH MAIN ST., Los ANGELES

rs NORTH MAIN 81, Los ANGELES
Tho most successful PRIVATE DISEASE doctes
In the state. GONORRHEA GLEET. STRICT.
URE, SEMINAL WEAKNESS, NERVOUS DE.
BIL;rY, SYPHILIS, SKIN and KIDNEY
diseases and SEXUAL WEAKNESS successfully
treated. Medicines prepared in private labo ratory
BOTH SEXES consult In confidence DIR. WHITE
has no hired substitutes You see the doctor only.
Dr. White Is the only specialist ip tho state who
exclusively treats PRfTATE, NERVOUS and
CHRONIC DISEASES. Cures guaranteed In all
Durable cases. Don't waste tim with patent med
{cines. II yon have any SEXUAL trouble consult
DR. White. Scientific treatment. Reasonable
charges, I2S North Main street.
The herald., 1896-06-29

DR.. Harriet Hilton. 424 s. Hill street.
The herald., 1896-06-29

A mail box, an electric light and fire
alarm box are sadly needed at the cor
ner of Macy and New Macy streets, or
at the, corner of Macy and Lyon streets.
For lack of such fire alarm station the
late fire in that vicinity destroyed much
property and cremated two innocent
children. Yours truly,
EDWARD L. HUTCHISON
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

The Illustrated London News tells
al Interesting story of Napoleon's de.
feat at Moscow. He took with him
on that expedition the imperial robes
he had worn in 1904 when crowned
Emperor of France. Tt was his pur.
pose to have a similar ceremony after
he had conquered the Russians, at
which he would be declared the ''Em.
peror of the West, Chief of the Euro.
pean Confederation and Defender of
the CAristian Faith" During the re.
treat this Ssy vas placed in a vehi-
Gle escorfealpbtyo.~ gordon of cavalry.
1'esll a victim to cossacks and
was Fsabably buEs al, as were many
similar equipages.' Al the beginning
OF the Second Empire a royal museum
was formed, and at that time an effort
was made to find all possible relics of
the Emperor. Only a part of the gar
ments he had worn December 2, 1904,
were found, and it was not until years
after that the truth became known,
1t was then divulged by Princess Pau
line Borghese, Napoleon's favorite sis.