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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
BY FIRE DAMP.
Thirteen Miners Man6led al
Dubois, Pa,
TWELVE LEFT FAMILIES.
1t Was a New Pit, and the Men
We're Not Experienced at me
Work But the Cause or me
FxnlosIon Is Unknown.

Work Eut tn9 Cdu9o VI '
Explosion Is Unknown.
A terrible explosion Of gas occurred nj the
Berwind-White shaft, in the eastern limits ol
Dubois. Pa, and IS miners were killed
The min g is q new one, which the COM
pany has been opening up and working
crews in shifts to push the headings out
in various directions for big work later on
Eighteen men went on at o'clock in the
morning-N going into the north healing
and into the south heading.
At about 10 o'clock the four men were SEN
slble Of a shock and few minutes later me
mine boss came to them and told them that
something had happened and they should
get out as soon as they could. When the
marty. then consisting of five, reached the
foot of the shuft. they were nearly overcome
bv gas. and we're hurrledly taken up in the
cage.
Assistance was Immediately summoned,
and practical miners from the Bell, Lewis q
Yates Company mines volunteered their SER
vices. As the work Of rescue proceeded, II
was found that the shock in the north heai
Ing was 50 terrific that some OF the bodies
were mutilated almost beyond recognition
Eleven bodies have been recovered. Inc
first two bodies found were badly mutilated
but the balance had evidently been suitocated
by the foul gas.
All of the men were married with the ex
ception of one, who was son OF one OF the
killed. As the mining industry has been II
depressed condition for some sine past a
Of the families are left in very poor cir"um
stances.
There was another explosion at Adrian
mines. located eight miles south OF Dubois
caused by fire damp. Two men were Killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
PITT DYNAMITE ON THE STOVE.

An italian Blown to Pieces and Another
Man Loses Both Eyes.
4 dynamite cartridge, which was being
tbawed over fire by an Italian on the Gorge
Road near Lewiston, n. Y, exploded with
terrible force.
The Italian was blown almos: to pieces,
md Seymour Eddy, n son of d. r. Eddy OF
Lewiston, had both eyes blown out, one leg
oroken in three places and was otherwise
injured.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

IRENE-Do you mean to say Maud is
going to marry that ugly, fat Old man
who took her out to supper just now ?
Laura That's what everybody says.
"What bitter pill he must be-" "No,
he's sugar coated. He is a wealthy
confectioner. -.,,-s4a
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
AN ARMY IN REVOLT.
Mutinv In Bolivia and Several Persons Killed and
Wounded,

Word received in Lima, Peru, says that
mntinv has broken out in the amy in Boil
VIA several persors having been killed and
uonpded The outbreak has been attended
with great excitement
It is now thought probable that the elec-
tiorc will not take place on account Of the
mutnv. as it is feared that some one will be
;n, ,no.od unon the country by force of arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
MCKINLEY CLUB.
Meeting for Organization an Enthus-
Iastic One.
Officers will be Chosen and Bylaws Adopted
Friday Evening.

There was very enthusiastic meet
ing of solid Republicans, Monday even
inE, in the common council rooms in
City hall for the formation of a Me-
Ninley and Hobart Club.
The meeting was for business. At
promptly 80 O'Clock Byron Boyd as
chairman called the gathering to order.
He briefly stated the purpose OF form
ing a Republican club in Augusta. for
the support of Mckinley and Hobart
Hon. j. w. Chase was present. and
several other prominent Republicans
and the formation of the club was
talked over at some length. 1t was
seven should be appointed, one man
from each ward, to bring in a list of
officers at the next meeting, which, it
was decided should be held, next Fri
day evening at 7.30.
At this meeting the committee win
make a report of officers for the perma-
rcnt organization, and a constitution
will be adopted.
The committee appointed 10 report a
list of officers ana bylaws is made up
rs follows: Hon. John w. Chase of
Ward |: Judge Andrews of Ward .;
James +. Kingsley Of Ward 3: stephen
w. Miller of Ward /; w. II. Allen of
Ward ); Chas. l., Marston of Ward g.;
T. ID. Savage of Ward I.
The meeting held was a success in
every way. and Characterised by lots
of activity Immediately on its ad-
journment, the committee Of seven
representative Republicans from each
ward held a meeting and steps We're
taken for making up a list for organ
ization.
The next meeting viii be an import
ant one, ana judging from the interest
already manifested the club will make
itself fcltsfrom one end of the city to
the other. in the cause of the Republic
can party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
INSURANCE BUSINESS
In Maine is Very Prosperous, Says
Commissioner S. W. Carr.
Receipt for Licenses Ahead Of Last Year
Fire Investigations Improving.

Hon s. W. Carr, Names insurance
commissioner, says that the insurance
business is in a very healthy condition
in this State at the present time. In
conversation he said Monday, to a
journal reporter,
July is the first month when the re-
CENTS for licenses and fees begin to
come in. and, this year, there is an in
crease over last year which is very
significant Already. during the month
lust past, there has been received more
than there were during the entire
quarter of last year. July, August
September and October), and the re-
ceipts have been almost $1,000 ahead of
what they were for the corresponding
time, last year.
How do you account for this?" was
asked.
1T is simply n continued increase in
the confidence of the people in the in
Surancc men. and n realization on the
| part VI III llllfl VI lIlt'1 dtN
and policy of carrying insurance.
There is. | am assured from what /
am told. and personal observation, that
the business relations existing be
tween the two are of most harmoni-
Gus order"
I'm regard to the investigation of
| fires by the municipal officers, what
| effect has the recent law had in this
direction?"
1T has had decidedly good effect,
| in sense that is not wholly apparent
or the surface. The influence has
been a morally good one, and I believe
that it is continually increasing. The
! officers themselves realize more and
more the importance of careful and
determined efforts to seek out the
causes and perpetrators of fires. This
cannot but have its influence on mis-
| chieNous persons, it having added
much to the enforcement of the law.
so to speak. The great percentage Of
| fires. the causes of which are alleged
to he by incendiarism or unknown,
shows an astonishing proportion of the
whole number, and is l think, leading
the people to decided realization OF
| the state of affairs. Now it is fixed 50
that fire is probod to the bottom.
| The attitude is contagious. and l am
convinced that, as | before said, there
is more in this than is at first observed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
Campmeeting.

The Seventh Day Adventlsts Will
convene in their annual camp meeting
Aug. q to Sept. {. on the same grounds
occupied by them last year, south OF
the State House in Mr.. Lear's field. "A
W orkers' meeting will pecede the camp
meeting proper. during which time the
tents Will be pitched and the grounds
will be put in order. Two hours eacn
day will be devoted to Bible study Tor
,be benefit of the workers. Ministers
of their faith are expected from Mlchl-
gan. Vermont and MASSACHUSETTS, De-
sides their ministers in TINS state.
There will be the usual reduction on
the railroads and a large attendance is
anticipated. A good impression was
left as the result of their meeting last
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
AMUSE MENTS.
DELIGHTS FOR CHILDREN.
Curious and Strange Objects Designed Espec-
ialv for Them.

IN this or any other country probably
no institution provides SO much instrtic-
i've entertainment for The children as
Scrlbner x Smith. for which character
lStlc foresight that entcrprising firm rec
ognZe the fact that which Hmuscs and
-ducates children has an equal attraction
for parents and guardians. 1t so hap
pens that among the hundred ana one
wonderful sights are scores upon scores
of those which are really of benefit 10
The little folks Special ass and features
are secured for the avowed purpose Of de-
lighting children of all ages ana tho
smallest child will be sure to find some
curious or elegant object Within the biz
lents TO amply repay the parents for tho
visit. Chiidren's numbers are arranged
on the programme in the circus especial
ly for this object. and embrace sights and
feats easily comprehoudcd and under
stood Ivy their youthful minds Ele-
plants, tiny ponies ana other creatures
IRE taught TO execute tricks similar 10
those read about in story books. ana for
lie three hours they may possibly remain
in the SHOW, ne children are really re-
Yelling IN what their youthful fdncies i'm
tenc Is "a Veritable fairN-aud of Won
dVre such attractions aS the mynagcric
Affords them AN excellent idea Of the
birds. b.asts ANA reptiles living in the
World Tho wonderful feats Of the
trained animals in the big steel-barrcd
arena show the little ones what can be
done by man in the Way Of making the
brute creation subject 20 his power and
;ho same may he said of the four cages
4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
Probate and Court OF Insolvency.

The following business was trans
acted at Mondays session Of the pro
bate court, and court of insolvency:
Wills approved and allowed: Viii
liam H. Moifatt of Chelsea, Stephen G..
Perry of Portland, appointed executor;
of Sarah j. Mcclure OF IIallowell. +.
W. Whitehouse of Augusta. appointed
administrator with will annexed.
Albert +. Doe of Boston, Mass, was
appointed administrator on the estate
of Louisa a. Doe Of HalloWell; l.. L.
Carleton Of Winthrop, administrator
on the estate of Elijah l.. Norcross Of
Manchester; George w. Billings Of
Fayette,on the estate of Anglia Billings
of Fayette.
]. IT,. Hinckley of Monmouth. was
appointed guardian of Belle f., John
f.. Lizzie S, Roy A., and Poland A.
Hinckley of Monmouth, Frank Shorey
of Benton. of Lester NJ. Brownell Of
Winslow.
IN the insolvency Coui |. L . a. - i@t'
tie of Augusta. was appointed assignee
of Samuel w Messer of Augusta;
Joseph Williamson of Augusta, APP
pointed guardian of William Il. Bowler
of Augusta; w II. Fisher and Joseph
Williamson, Jr., of William H. Connor;
w. c. Jack & Co. of Gardiner received
a discharge.
Among those present were Hon. A.
| NJ. Smear. Hon. G.. w. Heselton, and A.
| C. Stilphen of Gardiner: Hon. l.. L.
Carleton of Winthrop, Hon. Charles r.
Johnson, W. c. Philbrook, r.. r. Drum
mond and Harvey D. Eaton of Water
VILE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
TIMBER LAND AT AUCTION.

Oct. IL. 1900, at = o'clock i. M. nj oi-
fee OF Eastern Trust and Banking
Co., Bangor, Me.
The assignees of f. w. Shaw's estate,
In insolvency, will sell at public AUCTION;
at the office of the Eastern Trust ana
Banking Co, Bangor, Ne. Oct. 10: 1910.
at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. the following timber
lands in Maine, viz: one-fourth nndlvi-
ded Township 6. r. I. Somerset county
one-sixth undivided of the west part OF
Township II, r. II, Aroostook county J,
one-fourth undivided of lots 30 and 81.
Garfield Plantation, AroOstook county
one-fourth undivided of N. f. part of Sec
tion &c, Garfield Plantation, Aroostook
county; lot No. 43, Chapman Plantatloh'
Aroostook County.
JOHN CASSIDY,
WILLIAM Il. HAINES.
Assignees Of E. w. Shaw. In insolvency.
july21, dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.
Lincoln.

The following real estate transfers
have been made i'll Lincoln county
during the past week:
BRISTOI4-James LAWYER to BENZ. S.
Clark. land and buildings, $l.oo: Adelaide
u. Lawton to Jane McLain, land, $l.00.
EDGECOMB-Allen NJ. Burnham to Au-
gustus +. Durham, land and buildings.
$l.00; J. Merrill Lord to Daniel NJ. Cliff
ford. land. $1.00.
SOMl;RVILLE-R Robert Godfrey to Ed
gar II. Thomas. land. Sl00.
WALDOBORO-Daniel w. Demuth S
estate to Bertha ELLA Nash. land, 800;
Bertha Ella Nash to Aaron e. Nash,
land 500: Roscoe Nash. heir of, estate of
to same. land. 500.
WISCASSET- Richard 4. Grover to
Martha Y. Colby, land. $751; Martha a.
Smith to Francis C. Grover. land, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
The HAMMOHDS GROVE RACES.
Large Number OF Entries Promised and
Great Interest Being Shown.

The IIammond's Grove boat races viii
take place next Wednesday. At 80 F. NJ
on Lake CobbosSeecontce Through some
error on the part of some of those in
thaIi,o it was announced that the races
would he held the 18th, but Wednesday il
he day.
Moro than usual interest has been
taken this year. and the entry list Will
be larger than ever before. ana additional
prizes have been offered over any pre-
vious year.
There will be three classes of boats. and
a canoe class. 1t will be five miles
triangular course. in two laps.
Among those who viii make entries arc
William Small Of East Monmouth: Il. W
.soule Gen. Richards II. G. Robinson
William II. Reid. Capt Melville Smith
the Cooper brothers. Howard owen,
Charles c. Hunt. with a number of 9TH
ers from llammonds Grove, and other
points about the island.
The boat race is the event of the year
on The lake, and all the cottages will he
crowded with visitors. People as usual
will come from far and near to enjoy
The sport.
The siris all have a hand in the races
and will be right on deck. Then besides
during the races. and afterward, ice
cream will be served IN the Grove. ana
many OF the cottagers will keep open
h0asc with the latch string out.
In times past girls have handled crafts
al alone, Gen. Richards daughters won
great glory there year before last. and
rumot has it that several of the young
ladies viii be in charge of their craft.
What they want Is a good southerly
breeze blowing toward the starting point
allowing Il finish with the wind free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
THREE GLASSES OF MEN

= the title of neat illustrated volume
! have just issued for men. 1t gives
In plain language the effects following
youthful indisoretions and later ex-
cssses as Seminal Weakness. Impoten.
oy, Drains and Losses. Vericocsle, At
rophy or undevelopmsnt, and points
out an easy and sure treatment and
ours at home without Drugs or Tied.
lclnes. It also explains tho cause and
cure OF Rheumatism. Soiatica. Lumba-
60. Kidney Complaints. sto.. without
medicine. It IL in fact truthful re-
sumo OF my thirty years wonderful
success In tho curing Of these cases by
Electric ss!f-treatmsnt and every
young. middle aged Or old man sui
fering the slightest weakness should
read 1t and know Just whore he stands.
1t Is sent free. sealed, b. nail upon 70
quest Address
~ MNDlA ~ Dssalvae ~ yaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
CITY OF AUGUSTA.
Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates Of the
committed to j. r. Townsend, Collector
of said city on the 18th day of June, 1896
That by a vote of the City Council of
sad sac. city, SAID 5,, taxes are due and pay
18th day of September 1896, and that an
abatement or discount of FIVE per cent
will be allowed on all taxes assessed for
the year 1896 which shall be voluntarily
paid to said collector on or before the goth
day of August, 1896 and interest will be
added to all of said taxes remaining I'M
paid September 18Th; lSs6, from that date.
Augusta. June Is. 1886. june15dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
TO MEET IN AUGUSTA.
Annual Field Day. K. Of p. to Be Held Sep
TENDER i6.

The annual field day of the LIST Regi-
mrnt of the Uniform Rank, Knights of
Pythias, viii be held in Augusta. Sept.
&C. a great occasion is anticipated
and the occasion will doubtless be an
enjoyable one. Between 200 and 800
will attend.
Orders will soon be issued from regi-
mental headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11

The invincible Mike" Madden from
the classic town of Brunswick, in the
good old county of Cumberland. is in
the city. accompanied by his brother
jim" John Graves and the other men
who make up the great aggregation.
The party Will leave, today, for South
Gardiner, where they will attend to
work in the interests of the Maine
Central Railroad. The Wild West
show" is booming says the only
Mike"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
Obituary.

Word has been received Of the death
of Mr.. Roscoe Sylvester. at Somer-
Vile, Mass. August IL. from heart
Trouble The deceased had suffered
severely from the grip during the
spring and was not very well previous
to the time of his death He was
about TO leave on his vacation foi
HarpsWell.
He was formerly a resident of -Au-
gusta. and is survived by wife; also
his mother. aged 50 years. and one
brother, Mr. George W. Sylvester, who
resides in this city. He WAS man very
much liked and respected and his
many friends will be grieved to learn
OF his death.
He was at one time i'll the employ OF
the Journal In 1860 he left for Boston
and for 81 years has been connected
with the | niIersalist publishing house.
He was in Augusta. last July, and has
passed most of his summers in this
city.
His brother left for Boston Monday
afternoon.
The funeral will be later announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
USea,sati0il

of kecnest satisfaction comes with
every glass of Williams Root Beer.
Keep it in the house rcadyto quench
your thirst. Your whole family will
enjoy it. 1t is a temperance drink,
clear, bright and sparkling. You
are drinking 10 your own health
when YOU drink
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11
Card OF Thanks,

| wish to extend my sincere thanks to
my friends and neighbors for their kind
ness during my fathers last Illness.
MRS. IDA NJ. NICHOLS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11

The railroad crew is at work repair
ing the crossing at Rines' hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-11

the Maine Central r. r.. at the Au-
gusta station. has been laid up with Il
lame back during the past few days.
but is back to work again, busy as
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-11-12
LAKE LINDEN. October ~. 1896


To whom 10 may concern
Seven years sgo was very sick; had
been doctored by our local pb physicians for
six years and received no benefit, az they
never se-med to understand my case.
They had given me uD IA incurable when
! saw DR. +. l.. Robertson, Of Lansing,
Mich. began his treatment and was
cured entirely of the CON plant for which
he treated me and have enjoy ed life as a
woman in health may ever since,
MRS. L. STEHLNE
DIR. Robertson can be consulted at the
Taylor House.
DIR. f. l.. Robertson, the noted special
ist on chronic diseases, from our STATE
capital, Lansing, who has had mar
vrlous experience and success in the med
ical profession, covering period of over
twenty-five years, assisted by the noted
lady physician and specialist IN chronic
female diseases, DIR. Z. ID. Hazen, can be-
consulted every evening from to o D. m.
Consultation free. Examinations of
ladies are conducted by Mrs. DR.. Hazen,
which makes IL pleasure instead of
dread for those suffering from disease
peculiar TO her sex. DIR. +. l.. Robert
sons long and careful study, coupled hy
long years OF experience and n enormous
practice in chronic diseases, have earned
a reputation which il truly enviabl- and
above reprOach. He cures the most oh
stinate cases OF the following complaints
with eas': Stomach diseases. such IA dys-
pepsia, liberation, catarrh. FLOATING, pain
or fullness after eating and any form OF
indigestion, liver, chronic con- tipation,
piles and all forms OF rectal troubles re-
sulting from diseases OF liver, spleen and
bowels. The loathsome and dr.. adiul
disease catarrh in it's most obs mate
form. Kidney and bladder trouble. ner.
vous debility and prostration, rh.uma
tism, eczema and salt rheum, diseases
peculiar to women, inflammation, silk
headache, pain In back and loins, spinal
weakness. blOati" z. discharges. smarting
burning, itching can positively be cur d.
Also diseases peculiar to man, all disor.
ders OF the blood, disease OF the spinal
nerve affecting the optic nerve, also chrop.
ic Inflammation and graduation of the
eyelids and deafness. asthma and chronic
bronchitis. The doctors will be- pleased
to give any information to parties wish
ing their services.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-11-12
Aluminium Not Poisonous.

Recently two healthy and robust physi-
clans, aged 26 and 80 years, were selected
by the imperial German health bureau to
undergo an interesting experiment In Or
der to ascertain whether aluminium II
poisonous or not These two gentlemen,
In order to test the nonpoisonous proper
ties of aluminium, volunteered, every
morning for one month, to swallow Is
grains OF aluminium tartrate with their
lunch. At the end OF the trial neither Of
them had lost flesh or appetite or expert
enced the slightest discomfort during the
entire period Of their metallic lunch. 10
was found that the metal was not adapted
however, to contain for . long period
brandy, whisky or wine. After q time
these liquids turn turbid, and although
perfectly harmless are not inviting, to say
the least, although for two or three days
journey they are not appreciably acted on
when carried In aluminium TASKS
A correspondent writing In the London
Electrical Engineer on tho subject states
thnt he has used cast aluminium cooking
utensils for over 10 months, and that they
have given both the cook and the COD
sumner every satisfaction without any fear
OF poisoning, as when copper utensils were
employed. Dental plates are also now
made Of aluminium, which, besides having
only fraction of the weight of gold plate,
possess the additional advantage Of pro-
ducing no disagrecable taste In the mouth.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-11-12
and rejected in the following places:

DIR. Siggins is said to be the greatest
catarrh and lung specialist in America.
H. you have weak lungs or consumption
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Remember the doctors treat all diseases
and deformities. Their new discovery Of
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alysis, loss of power, rheumatism and all
diseases OF the nervous system, Is q God.
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this system has been introduced. Thous-
ands who have given up all hope OF ever
bling cured have now the opportunity OF
lifetime TO consult without charge. doc
tors OF national reputation. Remember
the doctors knowledge OF medicine CON-
bined with electricity, gives them control
of diseases that Others do not poesess.
II you have weak eyes, II you are hard Of
hearing, II you are .ame and can't walk,
this new system will cure you quickly.
The doctors locate your diseases without
asking you any questions. Go early, m
their Offices are always crowded. II you
are improving under your family physi-
clan do not come and take up our vslua-
BILE time.
N. u. - Cancers, tumorr, ulcers, all
blood, skin and scalp diseases cured by
an entirely new method. Piles. cured in
from s to 30 days without the knife.
Once hours from 0 q. m. to 8 .. m.