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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-12

giant in its cradle. An infant. which.
with proper nursing will one day look
down upon its neighbors with as much
complaoency as it now looks up to them.
Nature has ordained that She shall BE
the polar star Of this Union, and ii
wholly depends upon the eXertiuns of
her children in living up TO the designs
oG Providence, that this star shall glow
with such a light that its ray shall bc
seen across the Atlantic, and even the
agriculture of Europe be Chccred and
directed 10y lis influence
Nearly the allotted time of mans life
mas passed since those prophetic words
were uttered. Maine is no longer a
giant in its cradle II has reached its
manhood. 1t is the polar star of the
Union. It's children. i'll the past, have
been living up to the designs of Pr"Nl-
dcnce It's star does glow with such a
light that its rays are seen across the
Atlantic, and il is no idle boast to place
Maine where she belongs, the foremost
State of this Union.
Let us briefly contemplate the state
of Maine Maine can claim the first
settlement of New England, for it was
the first settlement was madcat James
town. in 1907, two ships. The Gift of
cod" and THE Mary and John, com
manded by George Popham. brother of
the Lord Chief Justice of England, and
Raleigh Gilbert. son of Sir Humphrey
Gilbert. and nephew of Sir Walter Raj
cigh on the 18th Of August, lay m0ored
meath the creSts Of Seguin and at the
mouth of the Kenncbec. These Pilgrims
established the first English settlement
in New England, and here the first YES
sci built on this continent by European
hands was constructed. Maine, there
fore has from the first been Dlrlgo. The
early settlers were men of great force
and power; men born to command men
who believed i'll the struggles and CON
tests of life: men who knew that out of
these contests and struggles emerge the
higher and better manhood. They left
their impress: the traits and character
istics of the Pilgrim fathers have not
yet been eliminated from the inhabi-
tants of this grand old State.
The State today has a population of
$40 600 souls, and has within its midst
no large city. none which exceeds in
10000. Its growth IN p0pu-
1ation has been slow. and due to many
causes. 1t has given in citizens equal
to nearly one-half of its present popula-
ton to enrich and create other states.
The states of the great Northwest and
Pacific slope have been populated by
the sons and daughters of this State. so
that many of those states, in all the es-
sential chara cteristics OF their people
and their pursuits, are duplicates of
our State.
Maine has as small per cent, of il
literacv as any State in the Union. 1t
CONTINUED on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-12
VERY MUCH ALIVE.
Capt. John Leighton Of Milbridge Did Not Die
Of Fright as Reported.

Cherrytield. Sept. 1.-THE report
that Capt. John Leighton of Milbridge
died of fright during the excitement
over the grand stand accident on the
fair grounds at Cherryfield. Wednes-
day, was mistake. He had an at
tack of heart disease. to which he is
subject. and was carried home I'M
but has now recovered his
usual health.
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WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington, Sept 11.-Forccast for
Saturday; For New England fair
cooler; southWcstery winds becoming
northWcStcrlN.
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First Edition of the RucksDort EaoIe.

Bucksport Sept. 11.-1ho first edition of
the Bucksport Eagle. local eight-page
by o. G.. Dinsmore ana r. l.. Partridge.
formerly of Thomaston. WAS issued from
the new plant tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-12

AUGUSTA. MAINE
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine state board of health.
The SPARKLING CLEANLINESS iusti-
fics the fancifui NAME of the SPRING.
CHEMICALLY and MlCRoSCOpICALL
1T IS ONE or THE pURl1ST or
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date of
examination. April %, 1889 Analysis of
sampe of water No. BIG expressed in parts
nor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-12

This is the pt'RESr DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER y IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tccts it from surface drainaee aud all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order RE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
one gallon daily per month. .75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25ctS.
one half gallon daily per month......50cts.
Delivered to any part of the city for 20
cents a hogshcad. or - cents barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended TO.
c. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
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FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston. Sept 11-Local forecast for
Saturday: Fair; cooler; north to east
winds.
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RACES Ar BETHEL.
The 35 Race Won by MelIcit-Bcllc WiIkt S
Takes 222 Glass.

Bethel. Sept 1.-THE Riverside park
fair closed, today. Following are the
race summaries:
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FARM Frs

Needing money until crops are sold can
be accommodated by us
s. to $500 on Hay. Live Stock, Furniture
Pianos. Bicycles. Watches Diamonds
Can be repaid in installments.
Business CONFIDENTIAL
TIE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
219 Water St, opp. Cony House. Aurnsta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-12

2.35 CLASS-PURSE $125.
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New-York tribune., 1896-01-13

Methodist Episcopal Church. The congregation
was large At the close OF the sermon the Rev.
Dr. James s. Chadwick, pastor OF the chufcA' s'li
that. in accordance with the plan agreed upon by
most OF the clergymel in the city to make united
effort for the maint OF the Sunday Law. he
wished TO make short address, especially TO al
voters present. DR.. Chadwick said in part:
believe that the moral and Christian sentiment
forcement Of the law which says that liquor saloons
must ee eiosea on snmnay mus, enS In, n
authorities Of this city understand that they VIII
and peaceful rest day In affirmative thunder tones
let the citizens Of this fair city the qucs-
maintained?' The protect and perpetuated res,
day Is ga, an essential M part q ih9 Christian moray 81
been licensed into too great prominence. and It's
legislation its perls have been ADMITTED Although
legally tolerated morally II Is an OUTLAW Sw":n
and sacredness Of our ciyil sabbath. We DO no;
We do ask that such persons ana their chiliren who
wish TO go to the House Of Goa snail not be con
dences OF violated law by men 1,,, coming out Of
sre se 0i before the youns publd moray is c
dangered, respect for wholesome law is greatly
Christianity nterfered With Why should The worst
business in the world-productive of pauperlsm and
crime leading to untold suffering, sorrow. want
upon up, tie Lords Day. why should premium be
@ Saloon "'i to Keep open any Rsri q sanday:,' VIZ
carry on It's work OF corrupting ana dcbauching
the community? The whole traffic has neither
decency conscience, and yet II seeks favor ana
influence which other department OF trade or in
dustry desires. entreat all voters In this congre-
CATION to preserve the high moral sentiment OF
city protect the quiet VIC ship of our churches. and
consider the real needs and best interests Of he
working people by respectfully urging our Mayor
and his associated advisers TO shut all the saloons
front DOORS ana doors, side doors and all
doors-upon the Sabbath. We do not want the
drinkers Of NewYork city to boas; OF welcome
on this side of the river without fear OF mocsta-
t!on or arrest. / believe that the New York Off
cias should have the earnest and hearty co-opefa-
on OF all good citizens In ther endeavor to simply
have the Sunday laws aga nst the saloon carried
into effect. Let marshal our forces and at the
word OF command forward march. The sentiment
and temperament OF this people are favorable 10
Sunday closing, and our Mayor and Commissioners
Will be maintained II they Will but undertake the
task
Many stopped at the close of the service to sign
the protest while others took copies home with
them.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13

is not an altogether cheerful place even on brient
and sunny day. In the addition that Is to be buils
the dining room will be the first floor. with
dormitores above.
THE MILITARY DRILL.
One OF the methods of discipline introduced ~
Superintendent Maxwell is system OF military
drill which Is in charge OF George Boycc, formerly
first sergeant OF marines at the Navy Yard. AZ
the time of the writer's visit this had been gons
on for and the good effect the boys was
unmisakable. In pleasant weather II Is the inten-
ton to have the drill take place in the yard. AZ
present II IL held I'm a large room in the basement
formerly used the boys dining room. In connec-
ton with the drill a variety Of physical exercises
are taught, and II was when they were engaged ~
these that the first glimpse OF the boys was had
They range In age from eight to sixteen. but there
IS little fellow among them an Italian. whp
says he is only There are three coored
BOYS in the seventy-four. Some OF the boys re.
markably bright ht-lOokng, and on only few o.
the faces ndicatons of strong criminal ten.
dencias or the marks that indicate hard case
The great ma ajoriy seem to have In them the making
of respectable citizens IL they can only be induced
10 free themselves from the environment with
which they have been content heretofore. To give
them the power to do this is the object aimed az
by the Truant School as II Is now managed Boys
are committed to the school by the Superintendent
of Public Instruction with the consent or theif
parents guardians: IL the parents refuse their
consent, they be committed by a magistrate
All the present inmates have been sent there Win
the consent of their parents.
Sergeant Boyce has accomplished a good deal IN q
short time, and the moral as we'll as physicaI, eHeSS
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13

limit OF the city The building is situated. In fact
partly in Kings and partly IN Queens County. the
city line being along the middle OF Enfeld-s which
runs to the south directly opposite the school build
ing and grounds.
The brooklyn rruant School has not long been
what II is to dag, and II is In what may be
termed a formative stage Int recently II was
under the control ot the Board of Aldermen. and
was known "a the Truant Home As an institution
IT nearlv forty years old. and for almost all that
time 1t has served the purpose of reform school.
well az Il pac. for the discipline OF truant boys.
Originally ii was established in Flatbush but late
In the sixties the larger part OF the present build
ing was erected. An appendage TO the school IL
farm Of ten acres. which was purchased prior 10 the
erection OF the building. The purchase was made
from John l. Sncdker whose hotel at this half
way po.nt betwe Brooklyn and Jamaic, was a
famo Is resort the old times. and is vividiy re-
mombered by many people still living.
AN INTERESTING HISTORY.
While under the control OF the Board Of Aldermen
the Truant Home had history tha. would be in
tcrcsting II told in full detail No conspicuous
scandal is remembered to have occurred in connec-
ton with IT, hut there were many Of minor char
nc'cr The mead Of the institution known as
the superintendent. the appointment was treated
on a purely political basis. and the building was
the frequent OF favored members OF the Com
mon Council. especially on Sundays, when many a
good meal was eaten there at the expense OF the
city II H. also believed that a game OF poker was
a means Of relieving the tedium Of what otherwise
might have proved the dreary hours OF Sunday
afternoon
Not only truants. but youthful criminals
committed 10 the home but the time Of their re-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13
ENFORCE THE LAW.
vrNISTERS SPEAK on EXCISE.
-,,ry SAY THAT SIDE DOORS SHOULD NOT
SWING ON SUNDAY.

| rerMENDoUS ARRAY OF SENTIMENT AGAINST
MANY sIGNATUREs-THE VOICE or THE
PULPIT PLAIN AND FoECEFCI.
concerted demonstration was made in the
surches OF Brooklyn yesterday in favor of the en-
..-.sment Of the law prohibiting the sale os quor
:. sunday From fully one hunGred pulpits clergy
", of every denomination spoke either in the
o,nng or in the evening. and often at both ser
.,css urging uron their hearers the necessity of
,,reng 10 bear the full force OF sentiment of the
c,,stan people of the city against the policy adopt
a nv city officials of overlooking such evasions of
,s law In every church blanks with the heading
"a Time TO Speak and containing a declaration
.,,, the signers believe that honest enforcement
=, the law : basic principle Of good government
IA that they will heartily approve of the enforce
snt OF the law forbiddng traffic in liquor on Sun
s,v were circulated in the churches the close of
,,s services and were signed by large numbers OF
yc,els present
Among those who preached on the topic the
ssy Dr. C. Cuthbert Hail. OF the FRS, Presbyterian
church: the Rev. Dr. a. J. Lyman OF the South
CONGREGATIONAL Church; the Rev. DIR. Lyman Alb
A,t OF Plymouth Church; the Rev. DIR. James S.
Ch.dwiok. II the Sumner Avenue Methodist Epis
anal Church. the Rev. Dr.. Rober; J. Kent Of the
,.ws Avenue Congregational Church; the Rev. DR..
y 3 Stvrrs of the Church Of the Pilgrims; the
Rev j. 7. Nash. OF the Church OF the Sacred
Heart: the Rev DIR. \. j. F. Behrends. Of the Cen
,ral Cong-c EatiOnal Church. the Rev. Dr. r. r.
Meredith of the Tompklns Avenue Congregational
Church: the Rev. J. o.. Wilson. of the Simpson
Ne,hodst Episcopal Church. the Rev. John +. Cur
am OF the Central Presbyterian Church; the Rev.
DR. Louis Albert Banks. Of tha Hanson Place Meth
oiIst Episcopal Church and the Rev Edwin Pot
Ter OF the Grace Lutheran Church.
Mayor Wurster. ii is conceded. is in a delicate
oosltion He has refused hitherto to express his
ysys on ,he question OF enforcing the excise law,
and has simply said. when questioned by reporters.
that he was not personally officially cognizant of
sny violation OF the laws relative TO the closing OF
saloons on Sunday. While he has .refraned from ex-
messing his views. many OF his friends who are
Closely associated with him politically have stated
mai on the question OF the strict enforcement OF
,he law his policy would be in line with that o:
sY-Nayor Schieren, which was on broad lines. Dur
ing Mayor Schierens term Of office there were prac-
trav no for viola ton of the Sunday clause
~ me excise law. The side doors of the saloons af
Soried free ngress all who wished to procure
nauor 10 drink on the premises or to take away for
home consumption. Since Mayor Wurster has been
IN Office there has been a little more stringent
watch kept at the barrooms on Sunday. but II is
not Difficult, 10 procure liquor at almost any saloon
An h.Q l.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13

sss'o1ns n tn .;i., ald e.. wing tne "nole tone
=. 'he Excl p-4 IL, NJ. hut tn- policy OF TINS
Boar on the saDpAtn derstion has been cowardly
ana criminal For IT,. however. ! am not 80 much
'isiOsed 10 blame the Excise Board as ] am To
ctisire the policy Of the late administration. The
board was not much the criminal agent as II was
the guilty victim In defyiug the State law The side
uOor policy OF the lat administration was Gls-
grace ana shame TO the c.ty. What the policy OF
the present administration shall he | do not know
ana nave no Iisht TO infer II Ia well that In IN.
very beginning OF his administration the new Mayor
snOu!d know that there X number OF citizens
OF Brooklyn who have no sympathy with the mean;
sneakng, hypocritcI sidedoOr pclicy II Is claimed
thit the public sentiment OF Brooklyn fayors tina.
loIcy, DO not say that every man VINO favors II
Is lawless. but every LAWYERS man does favor IT,
1t a time for the people OF Brooklyn TO SPEAK
Ninety per cent Of our saloons open every sab
hath IN defiance OF law. In the name OF our city
honor, in the name of the Christian sentiment OF the
community In the name OF the majesty or the Jaw
n the maine OF the cltys obligation to Almighty
,Od, stand here Tonight to protest against the IN
fanny OF Ignoring the sunday law and to alPrai 10
the Christian people to make themselves heard ana
their power fe in This crisis hour who II on thc
Lords side That man ana thit man only Is on
the Lords side. who is the side OF the Loris law
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13
SPREE ENDS IN A RIVER BAIli

,u.h.. Ivors tw,ntv-six years. OF No. NJ Free
,nan-st had n narrow escape from drowning yes
terday morning IN the Newtown creek at 'aNef-
st and is now in st. GATHERINGS Hospital SUFFERING
from chis I.yonss life was saved by fo"'eil""
Vance and Jcssup of the Seventh ire'l"'t me
officers heard Lyonss cries ior he'P an" s'" nun
STRUGGLING I'm the water. a small boat was secured
and. IN. pollcemcu rowed hurriedly to the man ;
aid When they reached his side Lyons was sinking
for the last time when pulled into the poat' ne
became unconscious, and a call was sent tor an ui
bulance When the surgeon arrived ne huIrlcu M
patient TO the hospital Last night the doctors said
that pneumonia would probably follow Lyons coii
Inth There were evidences that he had hech
drinking
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13

IT WILL BE DISCUSSED At TO-pAYs
MEETING OF THE BRIDGE TRUSTEES.
TROLLEY COMPANIES MAY VIVA HITCH IN THE

TROLLEY COMPANIES MAY VIVA HITCH ~ THE
TIE NEW TELEPHONE PLAN
The Plaza problem Will be discussed at the reg
ular monthly meeting OF the Bridge trustees this
.f,ernoon ard IL is possible tha, definite action will
then be taken IN regard 10 granting the trolley com
panies permission tc erect carstands on the llaza
Mayor Wursicr will make his first appearance
as an cx-oiiico member Of the Board, aud his views
ON this important subject Will have great weigh, In
the decision reached. The question Of allowing
tho street railways to the Plaza has been
prominently In the public mind ever since last
sprinp and ii has already been discussed at five
meetings OF the trustees
NIayor Wurstcr dslikes the idea Of trolley occupa-
,,on Of the Plaza because it would compel people
~ cr,ss the tracks OF the street railways. but at
tho same lime Il In favor Of accommodating the
publ!c Dr Abbott believes that plan could be
devised whereby the trol.ey-cars could reach the
terminal without encroaching on the Plaza. Mayor
Strong and Controller Fitch, OF New-fork are non
committal ON the subject while, 1t Is alleged. the
other New YORK trustees are '''e""'' =" '"e
project. ,. pr,,, ,orn,o.1 las, Won,
,.sau IN. trouble and the railroad people desired
-, w e"xtenI thci- lnes through I.bcrty-st.. but the
bridge trustees refused permission Among num-
Zee, Of The Plaza which received the approval OF
the Terminal Committee after Drng driu,p u, 90 co 10
Mayor Schieren led the forces asahst me tn%op % o,,
Of This prop9Sho" h wnv were e henHrd by President
Uowen. Various special meetings of the Board
,,,sr. held but decision OF the matter was posi-
n,ned partly TO give Mayor Strong and Controller
,ritch me 40 consider the subject.
nv ,raveIling public is much Interested In the
Latest ofier 10 run troley-cars across the Bridge
and The Nassau road proposes to carry all pas
scnyers over the structure free OF charBe on conu
lion that IL be aOwti TO assume complete contro,
Of transportat on the Bride 1t desires 10 erect
an inclined plane which the cars can reach the
nlevatcd platform. and also wishes to build Two
,r,cks on each roadway. The cars Will De pro-
neIied by the present trolley system me COM
psnv o. willing 70 make the experiment at lis own
pp%nrnse and II found satisfactory at the end
- years trial 1t agrees TO leave everything as
r. Is now without cost to the clty. IN me opinion
OF C. C. Martin superintendent OF dne b,.nse III, anu ne
Kinks that the present structure could not carry
lion lion is that # the roadways were occupied Dy car
racks vehicle traffic would be almost en'irey
stopped = = Martin b,s recetved a
s,hack In introducing the use or telephones on me
cahlc trains account OF Bost1n ihven.ot, VINO
oiain,s he has "A patent on similar contrivahce'
Claims ia Nv has Mr. Martins system under c)nsidera-
ioMm Il m and the Bridge engineers say that tnere Is no
intcrferencc: II the lawyer sho"iu 'ePo'' III "''
favor the system will be adopted.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13
1.xpIE.sANTNEss AT a PARTY

,,.,o.,,,.o rirnIrun Of the Hcrbcrt-st police sta
,,n ., nm .arlv hour yesterday morning ARRESTED!
rhouas Pierce forty-hvc years old ana NlIlia"
Kelley. twenty-five years old, VINO were '"N'S'"
I'm a nstc encounter the sidewalk III front oi ~
LOl Uumbold,-st. the home Of young Kelley .''''
was a hoarder In the house. ana SATURDAY MANI Z"
,,,tv w,s given In Mrs. Kelley apartment,
.Intt nclock the affair eliminated III QUAR-
I'm which Pierce and young KELLEY dis'iIHh,n t
liner < toilet They adjourned To IN. sil'N a'h 10
s.,tl. the disputc when Detective flhiilSah '"lnr
along Eoth men were badly battered Wntn Ws,ii,, n'
,nirncd I'm The Ewen-st. Police Court yestvI"hS
,'nrniny and each made counter charges OF ~
sault 1ustice Iaimheer r-mandcd them iof ui"i
I'm default Of bail. they went 10 lah
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13
A THIEF DEVOID OF CONSCIENCE, STOLE \
MANS TROUSERS.

David Cohen. who occupies furnished room on
the second floor OF the tenement house 40 -
Moore-st was awakened al an carly hour yesterday
morning bv a noise IN his room. In the dim light
he saw man hurrying through the door carrying
the trousers which had been lying on a chair jump
ing from the bed Cohen drew a blanket about MN
after the thtst INTO the street MS
cries were heard by Policeman Pohl-r, or ne ski
Precinct who Joined In the chase The tn.tt hhaiN
,irot,t,.d the clothing which cohen quickly picked
up And lost no time in dounlng. tn thiri rs'ap.,
when cohen returned TO his room h. found that ms
WAtch was gOnn.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-13
a SILVER WEDDING NiNERSAKf'

Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson celebrated the twen-
ty-fifth anniversary OF their wedding on saturday
last at their home. No. 30 Park-ave About l."
friends Of the family were present ana cohsfat-
uated the happy couple. The music WAS by Pro-
fessor Seaman. The presents were numerous ana
handsome Professor Post gave some me selections
on the plano and the Star city Quartet sang. At
midnight the guests marched to supper, the Honey
moon March being played by Master Charles Gil
len ten years old after which dancing ana singing
were in order Some OF those present were Mr. ana
Mrs j. j. O'Ne Frank Seaman Annie O'Neil. Mr.
and Mrs John Doyle. Agnes O'Neil, Samuel fost
Frederick Williams, Harry Eldrdge Marguerite
Mccarthy William Beraud +. II. Ball. ~ VI Muir
ray Miss Jones Mr.. and Mrs. A. heimann. MI and
Mrs. Charles Walker Mr.. and Mrs. L. La France,
Charles j. Gen, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Maxson.
George Anderson. Katie Munzell Joseph Anderson.
Daniel Brown Miss Schaefer, Mr.. and Mrs. Dean.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W Renner. Charles Dean Dr.
Roe and WIFE Mr. and Mrs A. Cook, r. Stenbock.
Katie Christ Mr.. and Mrs. II. Brook, Loretta Gil
lem Mr.. and Mrs. Peter VI. Gillen. Ethel Blee, Mrs
Blee Gertrude ONeIl I.ottie O'Nell. Amelia o Nell
Mir and Mrs. Lanes. Lulu Lanes Nj and Mrs
Crooks Mr. and Mrs r. Marks. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan.
Mr. and Mrs. II. a. Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs La ROCK,
William Broad. Margaret Guy. Jennie Crooks, Hattie
Guy Katie Bryan. Mr. and Mrs william bryan, y,
William Jones Ellen Epson. Annie Fox, Mamie
Fox and Francis J. Gillen.