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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16
Seen in a H0ullon Window.

we notice, in the show windows of VIM
E'cN x sons an interesting relic. that has
, of the first bell that was ever rung in
Arpostook county, IT was formerly the
property of Joseph Houlton. having been
brought from New Salem. Mass. by his
daughter Lydia, then thirteen years of
age. ana for many years ii WAS used as a
farm bell. on the death of Joseph lioul-
ton. the bell came into the possession of
Mrs. 5. II. Powers. The Old bell. having
done service for nearly one hundred
years. was finally retired in the great fire
1T Bridgewater in 1924.
photographs of three brothers. sons ef
Peter Powers, I'd the average age Of the
three being SeVenty-one years. one OF
the three. Mr. n. II. Powers. of Bucks
tional conference at Fort Falrheid
stopped off to visit his brother, S. II.
Powers OF this town. and under the es,
much pleased with the evidence OF thrift
ard prosperity that he saw.
These three brothers represent the
fourth generation of the Powers family.
| The first of the family was Peter Powers
Il fearless patriot in Revolutionary times
of Coos county. New Hampshire The
Tories made il so unpleasant for him that
he moved to Deer Isle in Penohscot Bay
| in 1913. He was the first preacher on that
island and died there in 1901. The parson-
age. in which he resided, still remains
| being over 12S years old. and is still in
good condition Three generations of the
| Powers family lived in that same Old
gam brcl-roofed house.
| Or. Moody Powers. son of Rev. Peter
! Powers one OF whose brothers was the
father of governor-eiect, Llewellyn Pow
ers, had five sons who We're all living a
| year ago their average age being about
| eighty years. The third Peter Powers. a
| fish peddler, 81 years of age, a resident
| of Long Island. started for his home from
| Deer Isle and becoming lost in the fog.
| drifted three days and finally landed on
| the shore of Nova Scotia. He was found
| alive but died shortly afterwards. The
Free Masons took the body in charge and
sent the remains home. President Dole
| of the Sandwich Islands is a second
! cousin of the three brothers whose pho
| tographs adorn the windows of VIM. Fox
| & Sons.-Aroostook Pioneer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16

| visited Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey at
iler summer home. 'SunnysIope," Win
throp Center, Me. 1t ovcrlooks the
picturesque Cobbosscccontec lake.
which is nine miles in length and con-
tains q islands. on one Of these beau
tiful islands, high and rock bound.
which Mrs. Bailey owns, she erected
last year charming Swiss chalet In
the sweet-scented pine grove which
clothes the island. delightful Wallis
have been made, with rustic seats and
swinging hammocks. inviting to rest
and repose. This great hearted woman
has not done this for her own selfish
enjoyment but like true white
ribhoncr, as she is, she lives to make
others happy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16
srAIe NEWS.
SHERMAN MILLS.

At special meeting called by the
selectmen of Sherman Mills. the object of
which was to raise money to finish the
lower hall Of the town hall, and to heat,
light and seat the new town hall. All the
articles were indefinitely postponed The
following persons of this town have
brought down large game. l.. g. jackson,
two-year-old bull moose and deer:
Ephraim Joy, large bull moose; Walter
Sleeper. a deer: w. II. Jackman. deer;
g. l.. Bryant, large, buck deer. and #.
II. Robinson. deer. Other parties from
this town are hunting after big game on
the East Branch waters.
FORT FAIRFIELD.
Webster was Quilted by fire Tuesday
night The damage was about $500. Par
TALLY insured The fire Is supposed to
have caught from defective chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16
York.
N-ATEREGRO.

There was an attempt made Wednesday
purgin. The burglars went to one of the
back windows and cut out one pane of
glass and had taken the putty from an
other when they Were frightened away by
some noise. No clue has been obtained as
to who the burglars Were.
Saco.
Or. Noyes j. Weeks. formerly of Saco
was arrested ut Claremont. n. H.. Mon
day afternoon. charged with securing n
fur cape valued mt 500 September 70. from
Drville a. Jenkins of Boston, by means OF
false pretenses. 1t is alleged that in pur-
chasing the property DR. Weeks gave Mr..
Jenkins check on the Cheshire National
bank of kecne. \. H., which has been
found to be worthless.
BTnDEFoRD.
Abraham Fountain was before the
iiiddeford police court Tuesday, charged
with beating his daughter. u girl about 10
years of age. found guilty and sentence
continued during good behavior.
James Bolton of Bath who was in
iured at Cooks Corner by a collision
With a gravel train recently, is report
ed doing as We'll as could be expected.
1t is understood that he has settled
with the Maine Central r. r. in the
sum Of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16

The Belfast letter carriers claim they
are the first in the country to use cleo
tic lights in delivering their mail.
The idea belongs to Charles Il. Eaton.
The carriers use a small bulls eye Ian
tern ON their breasts which is lighted
by a small battery carried in the vest
pocket The light viii last two hours
and enables the carriers to read the ad-
dresses on letters while on dark streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16

Through tickets 10 California and all
points South and West may be had of L.
II. Walker ticket agent, Augusta. the
only office in Augusta selling via AL
routes and checking baggage free of ex-
pense.
PAYSON TUCKER.
Vice Pres. and Gen. Manager.
f. f.. BOOTHBY.
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Portland. Sept rs. 1896.
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Cumberland.
SCARBORC

SCA RIjtJItO,
There was fire at Prouts Neck
Wednesday night, by which the house
and barn of Mrs. Josephine Ingraham
near the old Black Rock House. were de-
stroycd. There was an insurance of $500
with the New York underwriters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16
Kennebec.
READFIELD.

w. A. Wright paid a visit 10 his son in
saltwater, Monday, returning on Tues
day.-On Sunday last, the young son Of
y. Gould of Fayette, broke his arm at
the elbow while jumping.-Pear Hanna
ford. youngest daughter of DR.. T.. S.
Hannaford. Is very sick from bleeding
and Inflammation of the lungs-Charles
Brown was attacked with what the ply
stefan deems typhoid fever. and is now
very sick at Mr. Carries at the Depot
Mrs. Donovan of this village, fell from
the lower step of the cellar stairs and
broke her shoulder Ga portion of the
shoulder blade). The Epworth League, by
a vote of the society," are not to hold
meetings in the future unless called by
the president of the society, for one year
The Ladies' Social Circle will meet with
Mrs. VIM. iIersey on Wednesday after
noon of this week.-Born. Oct. 8, to the
wife of Walter Perley. a daughter.
LITCHF'1ELD PLAINS.
The missionary society of this place
was entertained at a missionary dinner
at the Corner. Wednesday by the ladies'
of that piace.-Mrs. II. r. Shorey of
Chicago. who has been here few months
left Thursday, accompanied by her
mother-in-iaw. Mrs. l.. f. Shorey as far
as Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16
Railroads and Steamboats,.
BANGOR & ARoosT0ok R. R.

Pullman Buffet sParlor cars between
Houlton and Bangor on trains leaving
Houlton at $50 a. M. and Bangor, at As
=. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-16
Temperance Temple Items.
BY MATILDA b. CARSE.

BE strong and of a good courage, fear
not nor be afraid of them; for the
Lord thy God, he it is that doth go
with thee; he will not fail thee. nor for
sake thee-Deut. 81 IS
My summer outing by mountain and
sea in lovely New England has come
to an end. My first intention on going
East was to call on number of
wealthy people and get them to sub
scribe to the $500. 900 we are trying to
raise for the temple but as the struggle
between the gold and silver contestants
grew each day more intense, and iinan-
cial conditions more critical. it seemed
best to wait until the all-absorhing
Issue before the country has been set
tied at the polls. even if the raising of
he amount we are so anxious to secure
has to be postponed until next year,
There We're two persons. however. that
| could not resist calling upon. ecpeci-
ally as | was in their neighborhood in
the old Pine Tree State
Americas grand old man." Neal
Dow was one of these l knew if his
name was to he secured at all, ii should
he at once. Few live 10 sec % years
as be has. and life at that advanced
age becomes uncertain, indeed. AS
sat in the paflor of his old Colonial
mansion. with its refined but severe
simplicity, waiting for the revercd non
asenaran to enter. | thought the time
was not far distant when this home
would be a Mecca to which all re-
formers would turn. To have even a
look at the rooms in which lived for
So many years the great TEN! erancc
standard bearer who has made such an
impression on his country and his age.
would be a privilege to be long rempm-
bered. When he came it was not with
the quick step and almost erect bearing
which noticed when | visited him two
years ago. The form was bent, the
step slow and uncertain. but the face
had the same alert. sweet, serene look.
and the smiling eyes shone bright and
clear. as though the path for him was
growing brighter and brighter to the
perfect day. The terrible heat of the
summer has told sadly upon his bodily
strength, but his mind seemed as clear
peal to him for the temple. He Ut once
took from his pocket fountain pen
and put his name down on my sub
scription book for $1,000
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ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
Sundays
nj

SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSrA.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07
NEW MEXICO NEWS.

H. A. Gross Is prospecting the White
Oaks gold region with a diamond drill.
j. F. Long received 1000 sheep at Las
Vegas yesterday, destined for Byron, ILL.,,
for feeding purposes.
ComrH Bros. started up their Jacarilla
mill last Friday on Eureka ore. 1t is the
intention of the owners to keep this plant
IN operation from this tune on.-White
Oaks Eagle.
Nicolas {. Cordoba at Las Vegas is in
receipt of letter to the effect that Ma
carlo and Luciano Gallgos have left Ra-
ton for Catskkill, across the country, on
vigorous careful search for their missing
brother Dionicio Gallegos.
There are at present, au even 1,l23
qualified jurors in San Miguel county, ac-
cordlng to the latest revision of the list
just finished. The records show that
there have been disq ualitied, since 1892, by
reasons of exemptions, non-payment of
taxes, death, old age and the holding of
offices, l,730 of the sterner sex.
Gen. Madison Miller died at his home
lin St. Louis on Thursday last, February
~ at the age OF IS years. He was the
father OF Mrs. Frank L. Conger. Gen.
Miller was captain in tho Mexican war
and was colonel of the 18th Missouri in
fantry in the war of the rebellion. In
1861 he was made brigadier general of
Missouri state militia. He was cou-
spcuous in Grand Army circles, having
been the first commander of Elwood Mil
Ter post at st. Louis which was named
after his son, Col. Elwood Miller, who was
in White Oaks for several weeks before
his death which occurred in 1ss9.--White
Oaks Eagle.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07

Robert j. Burdette, who, since the death
OF the lamented Bill Nye, easily ranks as
the chief of American humorous writer's
and speakers. will lecture under the aus
pices of the W. B. T. at the court house
in Santa Fe on Monday next. He should
be greeted by a full house.
Mr.. Burdette is no kid, as his pictures
would represent. He was born in Green's
boro, Pa, July 30, lS44, and, upon search
OF the records on file in Adjutant General
hnaebeFs Office, it is discovered that
Bob" was enlisted August T. 1862, mus
tered into the service of Uncle Sam Sep
tember %. 1862, and WAS mustered out
July 20, 1865, as a private Of company b,
47th Illinois infantry. The veterans of
Carleton post will turn out in good shape
to welcome their old comra0e.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07
STORY OF HIDDEN TREASURE
A Brazilian Colonel Engaged in the
Romantic Task Of Exploring
La Gran Quivira.
PROCESSES TO HAVE FOUND VAST RICHES
Verbatim Report of an Interview with
the Strange Man-What He Has
Found Amount of Buried Coin
About His Plans.

The other day there arrived in this cit,
quite an interesting parsonage. He bear!
!. passport from the Brazilian consul il
Peru, in which "the bearer" is described
2S years of age, and single, and his name
is given as Juan Miguel de la Cerda.
AS soon as it was known that the
colonel was in the city, representative
of the New MEXICAN, accompanied by
Major Geo. H. Pradt, of Laguna, called to
see him. Appended is verbatim report
of the conversation that ensued:
INITIAL QUERY AND ANSWER.
Reporter-Colonel, am representa-
tive Of the NEW MEXICAN, and have called
on you for the purpose of getting some
information concerning your excavations
in the ruins of Chilli and La Gran Oui.
sira. Are you willing to tell me, for the
information of the public, who you are,
what progress you have made, and what
caused you to come to the particular
part of this country that yon have Sc
ected
In reply the atfable young colonel
said: "Je suis charIne do Yous voif." ! am
always delighted to see and converse with
representatives of the press. They are
the most enterprislug people have met
in this great country. Their gracious
cordiality is wonderful thing. Ger
taiuly, sir, it will afford me pleasure to
give you all the information you ask. 1t
ls not fate alone that brought me to this
country. | am n native Of Brazil and nm
colonel in the regular army of that
country. My father is Brazilian and
my mother ls native Of Spain. She
comes from the ilustrious family of La
Cerda. l am quite linguist, being able
to speak tluently eleven languages and to
write seven of them. While pursuing
my studies in Spain, became very much
interested in the ancient archives of
that country. In my researches / found
the original reports sent to Spain from
the then province Of New Mexico, and
became very much interested in the in
they contained. / have copies
in my possession and maps that have
guided me to the place that have selected |
or excavations.
VALUABLE ADTIoUITIEs DISCOVERED.
Reporter-Have you discovered any
hing of value yet?
ColonelMy first work was at Chilli. I
Yon have already seen in the Abuquer- [
lne papers list of the valuable collec-
ions of antiquities that found at that
place. This collection, which is equivalent
20 treasure, will present to the His.
;orical society Of New Mexico with my
My great work, however,
will be at Gran Quiyira where my camp
8 established at present. | have already
lone considerable work there with very
gratifying results.
Reporter--Haye you found anything at
he Gran Quivira?
Colonel Yes, indeed. Asa matter Of
act / already knew what was there and
Vhere it was La Gran Quivira was the
most tlourshing Spanish settlement in
his country as far back as $40 years ago.
he people were mostly gold and copper
liners. whole block was occupied by
oldsmiths and the work of their hands
as the most wonderful and exquisite in
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07
Opening a Siuice cate

Relieves dam of "a superabundance of
water. The bowels are kind of sluice
gate of the system, and serve to carry off
opportunities which would otherwise flood
and damage it. Constipation obstructs
this avenue Of escape. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters opens it and relieves the system.
This it does gently and gradually, but
completely, and does not, like a violent
purgative, gripe, convulse and drench the
bowels, and leave them weak and unfit
for efficient service afterwards. On the
contrary, it inVigorates and regulates at
the same time that it relieves them. 1t
also strengthens and imparts activity to
the stomach, liver and kidneys, counter
acts tendency to rheumatism and in
vigorates the nervous system. For the
relief and prevention of chills and fever,
bilious remittent, dumb ague and ague
cake, 1T has no peer among modern reme-
dies. Persons convalescing or suffering
from the debility or inirmities of ago
find it highly beneficial.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07
NATIONAL POLITICS.

Washington.-Senator B. r. Tillman
OF South Carolina, has just made a per
sonal inspection Of Wall street and it.
methods. He says:
"The best illustration of the existing
conditions, and one which will appea
directly to every farmer in the United
States, is picture which | will draw.
Spread the map of the United States
before you. Let us consider for purpose
OF illustration that there is an enormous
milch cow, 80 large that she can reach
half way across the continent Suppose
her mouth to be in the Mississippi valley
aud set the myriad wagons and freight
trains OF that granary of the world in
motion to transport into her capacious
NAV all the surplus products of the farms
OF the south and west.
ut Is a never-ending stream, and the
sturdy toilers in the field, with brawnv
and sun-browned, toil-stalued faces, push
forward with the products of their labor
to satisfy her omniverous appetite.
$50 much food should produce some
milk. But where is her udderY Stretch
one of her legs back in the usual attitude
for milking so that it will rest in New
England. The other hind leg will rest in
New Jersey.
"Ihe bag hangs over Manhattan Island.
See the streams of rich, golden milk
drawn from the udder of that great COW.
The farmers feed and ever feed. The
milk streams into the receptaces of the
capitalists-the bankers, brokers and
specuators OF Wall street.
How much longer, Oh, benighted sons
OF toll, will you feed that COW! You are
getting no milk. How much longer will
you vote like dumb, driven cattle, with
out considering why you vote or for
whom you vote?
Let us reserve this picture. The Last
congress, after bitter struggle, passed
an income tax measure. The idea was to
have wealth bear some proportionate
share OF the burdens of government.
For those who had much it was intended
to take just little.
Congress turned the great milch COW
around and placed her head in New York
and her udder in Washington. What
happened! The supreme court of the
United States took the COW by the throat,
'hoked it to death, and the poor farmers
'tahulnR at gaze nave not yet recovered |
rom their astonishment.
mo milk!
How much longer will the farmers
ubmlt to have the supreme court, which
las become the tool and instrument of
helr oppressors, make the few more
Wealthy and the millions poorer.
over this very island of Manhattan an
Astor owns 1000 houses, have been
old. We are asked to fortify New York
arbor to protect this property from de-
truotion by any hostile feet. Astor has
ultted his country and moved to En-
land, becoming British subject oven,
ut the supreme court of the United
tates tells us we can not tax his income
n MS New York property.
when will the American people have
noughY'
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07
EXCITEMENT IN KENTUCKY
A Break in the Legislature that Came
Near Re-electing Senator
Blackburn.
THE ASSEMBLY WAS In A TURMOIL
A Republican Goldbug Votes for Car
Isle Another Republican Threat
ems toSupport Blackburn-An-
other Violates His Pair.

Louisville, Ky, March IA special tc
the Post from Frankfo-t There
was big crowd present End
ballot taken.
| The roll call showed bera
present.; necessary to the
| pairs numbered seven.
Senators Elliston, F?llowcy, Nos, Sa-
lier. Smith e4d Stephenson voted for
Carlisle.
The Republicans again voted solialy
for Boyle.
Representatives Baird, Carroll, Dough-
erty, Norman, N. N. Rice, Speigh, Swim
ford, Violet, Walker and Witt voted for
Carlisle.
After the roll call had been completed.
Populist Poor said that he believed that
the time had arrived to elect Blackburn,
He then cast his vote for Blackburn amid
cheers.
Then one by one, amid cheers from the
friends of Blackburn, the following
Democrats changed to Blackburn from
Carlisle: Messrs. Ellison, Smith, Witt,
Stephelsoc, Dougherty, Noe, Salier,
Baird, Holloway, Rice, Norman.
DUTY TO THE NOMINEE.
They took the ground that it was their
duty to vote for the nominee whenever
there was chance to elect him.
Mr.. james. Republican, changed his
vote to Carlisle.
At this, Representative Lyons, Repub-
llcau, caused the widest excitement by
saying that, if any attempt was made to
elect John G. Carlisle, he would vote for
Blackburn.
the friends of Blackburn.
Speaker Blandford said that, when it be-
came certain that sound money Repub-
lican could not be elected, he would fol-
low his peoples wishes and vote for
sound money Democrat. He changed to
Carlisle.
The assembly was in turmoil.
senator Bronston said that Chambers, |
Republican, who voted in spite of his
pair for Carlisle, was not entitled to vote
at ALL
The chair ordered the galleries cleared
ana thls was done after some question.
The chair announced the result of the
forty second ballot as follows: Boyle 50:
Blackburn, 60; Carlisle, 5.
OBJECTED TO ADJOURNMENT.
Howard moved to adjourn, but Brons-
on objected. II am going to give an op-
,ortunity to sound money Democrats to
'lect Carlisle" said he.
The motion to adjourn was lost.
Representative Lyons swore he would
ry to defeat any attempt to elect Car
isle.
After the Republicans had flibustered
or some time another ballot was taken
IS follows: Blackburn, 40; Carlisle, Is.
The speaker decided that there was no
Quorum.
An effort was then made to adjourn,
ut it was frnitless.
ADJOURNED WITHOUT ELECTION.
Frankfort.-The assembly adjourned
Ill Monday, there being no election.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-07
suanish Anger at Uncle Sam,

Cadiz, Spain, March 7.--Another anti
American demonstration occurred here
to-day. mob of about 500 students
met at Geneovese park. They carried
two Spanish flags, and, after cheering
some fiery utterances, paraded before the
town hail with cries, "Long Live SPAIN"
Down with the United States," etc.
Later they proceeded to tobacco fac
tory and asked the manager to permit the
workmen to join the demonstration.
The manager called upon the police for
protection. The latter charged the mob
with drawn swords.
Several students were wounded before
they we're driven away.
The students then made demonstra-
tion in front of the military club. There
the police were again ordered to charge
the mob.
This time the students showered stones
upon the police and were dispersed with
much more difficulty. The authorities
anticipate additional outbreaks.
FRENCH AND SPANISH RIOTERS.
Malaga, Spaln.-A party of sailors be-
longing to the French cruiser Drome
marched through the streets here to day
singing the Spanish anthem and the Mar
settles hymn cheering for Spain, France
and the Spanish army.
Barcelona, Spain.--The orchestra of
the main theatre last night played the
national march.
The audience rose with enthusiastic
shouts of "Long Live Spain," "Long Live
General Weyler," "Down with the United
States" etc.
The audience, after leaving the theater,
joined by many other people, paraded,
uttering similar shouts.
The police we're unable to dispense the
crowd and it became necessary to call
out the gems d'armes, who succeeded in
quelling the disturbance.