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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Fire in One Of the Houses Of the
Fire Fighters.
Blaze in Atlantic Hose Co.'s House-Man
and Boy Nearly Sufocatcd.

| AT 1910, Sunday morning. as Joe Kicker
| and Bert Brown were on their way home,
| and as they came to Atlantic Hose Cos.
house, on Cony street, East side, they no.
| ticed that the light in the hose house
! seemed to be very dim. Mr. Kicker no.
! ticed It particularly, as he sleeps in the
building. They then saw the blaze through
! the window. They opened the doors and
| were met with great cloud of smoke.
and every sign of lively blaze was APP
parent.
| hasty investigation showed that the
fire was about the hose carriage and that
| it was too hot in that region for any
comfort, and the boys were rather anx-
ious for the safety of Driver McDavid,
who was sleeping in the upstairs apart
ment with his son Elmer.
Making their way through the dense
smoke and past the burning carriage.
they got to the door leading to the stairs
and ascended. They found Mr.. McDavid
ana his son nearly suffocated with smoke
and aroused them with considerable diff
Guilty.
After getting them to a place of safety,
the boys turned their attention to the
burning carriage, which they had hauled
OUT into the yard. The small watering
nose was connected and stream put on.
which with water from pals, soon extin-
guished the fire.
1T was then seen that the fire must have
started on the seat of the carriage. The
seat was burned off, and the cross bar,
the end of the body etc. We're burned
While much of the rest of the carriage
was Scorched.
Several rubber coats. pairs of boots
spanner belts blankets, hats. IL wooden
coats and one layer of hose were burned
Chief Engineer Kicker says that the hose
was some old stuff. that was about ready
! to be condemned. and had been collected
| from the other houses in the city, to fill
| out the complement after the Opera
house fire. and had not been changed.
The ceiling of the room was badly bis
tered by the heat and the entire building
was smoked up. so that painting and pa
pering will be necessary.
The trip ropes to the harness We're
burned. but the harness was uninjured
beyond the ends of the reins on the seat
were burned off. Driver McDavid also
lost a valuable new whip.
The cause of the fire is unknown. There
seems to be no known reason for case
| of spontaneous combustion, and no one is
known to have been smoking on the car
| riage.
The equipments on the carriage. hats
| coats, etc, We're the personal property of
| the members of tho company.
Had the fire hose been new or in first
class condition. the loss would have been
| at least 5000 or 5000. but it is the loss
will probably be less than $780,
No alarm was sounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
WINSLOW'S WITHDRAWAL.
How it is Viewed by Democrats in the City
OF Augusta.

The announcement of T.. Il. Wins
candidate of the Democratic party oc-
casioned great deal of comment.
The free silver men profess to be
pleased sound money Democrats say
but little, and the Republicans gen.
orally feel that it will help them in
September, as it makes the issue plain
and affords the sound money faction
in the Democratic party no excuse for
voting the September ticket.
Mr.. Winslow was nominated. June
II, the convention adopting a gold
plank Winslow was also a member
of the Maine delegation to Chicago.
There he opposed Sewall.
On his return Mr. Sewall endeavored
to get him to say he would stand on
the free silver plank. Edgar f. Han
son, the rival candidate for Governor
free silver man, wrote Winslow an
open letter on the latter's return from
Chicago, asking for a declaration from
him.
The latter thought Hanson was med
ding, and would not reply, saying he
i would consult the State committee.
He had not written letter of ac-
ceptance, and great pressure was
brought upon him by both factions.
This became SO strenuous that the
Democratic State committee called a
meeting in this city. last Tuesday,
| which Winslow attended. There was
sharp debate on all sides.
The silver men wanted Winslow tC
! say he would support Bryan and
| Sewall. Mr.. Hanson declared he
would not vote for him unless he did
and many Democrats in his district
would do likewise.
| The meeting broke up in some con
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
EXCURSION TO OLD ORCHARD.
Big Crowd From Along the Kennebcc Valley
Breath in Fresh Air.

Seventeen cars dragged by a Swarthy
engine. wendell their way down along the
banks of the picturesque Kennebec val
ley. Sunday, carrying a big crowd, bound
for Old orchard beach. 1t was a special
excursion, and great reductions in the
regular prices brought out the people
from all along the route of the Maine
Central. eager to get a Whit of the sea
breczes. after viewing the now beautiful
midsummer scenery.
The train started from Bangor at
O'Clock, stopping at all the stations on
the way. At Augusta there We're many
people on board. but all had seats. BY
the time the train reached Portland. the
cars were just comfortably full. There
some were added
The party arrived shortly after noon.
Those that didn't get dinner at the cafe
of the Maine Central at Portland, made
a push for the Old orchard restaurants
and hotels
The visitors then swarmed out upon the
beach and watched the bathers sport IN
the great waves that tossed in upon the
felt-like beach. extended for miles in an
even. gradual course. Many went in and
Joined with the rest. cooling themselves
to last the summer through. In the bright
sunshine. it was all very pleasant. There
was, too. just that little breeze blowing IN
from the boundless ocean for which Old
orchard is famous. This breeze. 1t was
that the people brcathed in, in draughts
that were long and deep
Others went for the hotel piazzas. and
there watched the restless ocean, and lis
tened to its lambike roar.
From the piazza of the Old orchard
house came the sweet sound of music.
from a ladies' orchestra of eight. The
guests in the after-dinner "soistlce. en-
loved the fine selections and pronounced
them very good.
After passing the afternoon in various
WAYS the eXcursionists returned, leaving
Old Orchard at o'clock. and arriving
along the route but a few minutes behind
the schedule tme-a piece OF work thd'
the Maine Central deserves credit for as
the number attending was large one
THE train reached Augusta at S.io.
Detective Ira NJ. True of Hallowell. and
Snecial officer Jack Mcdonald OF Au-
gusta. went with the train, to look after
anv fim-tiam men or pickpockets who
r,;ebt he attracted by the large number
| If neoplc. One man was caught by oIil-
cor Mcdonald grabbing Il woman's pock-
etboolx and was landed in Jail by him II
short order Mischief-doers about were
convinced of the uselessness OF any othel
| attempts. and no other trouble was re-
ported.
In every way the excursion was ENJOY
| able. and gave many one the chdiice y
visit the old ocean. and get the 1uii oehe
III Of the breezes that blow from across
| it's waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
Born.
kENNEBEc.

Vienna-Juy ~, to the wife of John
Wc4ks' Mills--July Is. TO the wife OF
Mr.. Charles A. Bowden. a daughter
Gladys Augusta.
WAeryille-July 20. to the wife of Mr.
f. T. Wyman, IA son.
Hallowell-July 10. to the wife of Mr.
John Cottle. Il son.
LINCOLN.
Boothbay Harbor-July 4. to the wife OF
Mr.. William Brown. a daughter.
OXFORD.
Norway July II. to the wife of Mr.. Ed
ward q. Skiliings, a son; July 6. to the
wife of Eugene l.. Milett. Il son.
Rumford Falls-July I. to the wife OF
Mark Cary daughter.
Hastings-July II. to the wife of G. r.
Storrs. a son; July l3, to the wife OF
Jones Burton. son.
Morrill, daughter.
South Rumford-July II. to the wife OF
Mr.. Tom Falardo. a son.
WALDO.
Bclfast-July II. to the wife of Mr.. c. II
Chamberlain, a son.
Sandypont-July Il. TO the wife of Mr.
Charles Richards, son. Clifton S.
YORK.
Biddeford--July 9, to the wife of Mr.
William H. Hooper, IA son; July Is, to the
wife of Mr.. Henry A. Berube. daughter
Kennebunk-July &. to the wife of Mr.
Charles II. Robinson, son.
North Waterboro-July il. to the wife
of Mr.. Lewis WEIGH. twins, Il son ana
daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
Died.
AROOSTOok.

Fort Fairfield-July Is. Mr.. B. r. Dur
gin. aged 10 years, Q months and IL days:
July Il, Mrs. Sarah McShea, aged /:
years, Miss Agnes Hafey.
Blaine-July H. Ezra McGlautlin of
South Pressure Isle, ageds56 years.
KENNEBEC
Fayette--July Is, John Wells, aged 81
years.
Branch Mills-July L., Nancy Abbie.
wife OF Alexander Jackson, aged 4G years,
E months.
Waterville--July 20, Narcisse Fortier
aged 3S years.
Augusta-July "A. Mrs Rachel A. Scoles
aged "A years and months Funeral SER
vices at St. Marks church, on Sunday, at
40 F. NJ.
SAGADAHOC.
Bath-July 16. Margaret, wife of Thorn
as Barrett, aged AZ years.
WASHINGTON.
Machas-July - Merrill T. Youngest
son of Charles and Clara Gardner aged
IL months and ] day; July II, Percie. in
FAINT son of Walter and Annie HIATT. aged
% days, q"
Brockline. Mass.-July 10, William G.
Bowker, aged 81 years W months and 2.
days
IIarrington-July 2. DR.. George II. Wall
ing. aged Ga years, months and 3 DAYS.
Calais-July 10, Mrs. Ann McMahan
aged . years. months; July ., Jane
Creighton, aged Il years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
WHO DID IT?
Mysterious Burglary EARLY Sunda,
Morning at Capitol Street House.
Charles n. Davis has Nearly SIS Stolen from
Under Ms Head.

About 2 A. NJ, Sunday, some on,
succeeded in relieving Charles II
Davis. who resides at Is Capitol street
of about $75 in cash, which had bee,
calmly reposing. as was Mr. Davis, il
his bed at his home.
Mr. Davis is supervisor at the in
sane hospital and was home for tn,
night
About the time mentioned he ant
others are said to have been awakenel
by noise made by someone unknown II
the house OF course. he arose and in
vestigated. One of the results of hi.
search was that his trousers, which. OF
retiring, he had carefully placed under
the mattress under his head, was gone
When the trousers were located, the!
were found in the dining room, but 81
calmly reposing in wallet in sale
trousers was missing.
L
fact that window in the wood shed
opening out into the pig pen was open
There would be nothing strange in
the fact that window was open dur
ing this hot weather. were it not fol
the fact that it is said that this same
window had been closed and nailed
down, only on Saturday night.
AS the window was found open, and
as there was a clear path through
open doors. by way of the kitchen
back entry, dining room and sitting
room to the bedroom occupied by Mr.
Davis, it was at once suspected that
the thief entered by the open window
About o'clock Sunday morning, the
wallet was found in an adjoining yard
minus money but with other contents
safe. including about $1,000 worth of
notes.
The case seems to be surrounded by
mystery An unknown man is said to
have been seen, Friday night. calmly
and serenely viewing the house, but he
has not since been seen. Who is he?
Not the slightest trace was left by the
thief and it is rather doubtful if the
guilty party is ever found
City Marshal Morse was notified and
he made a thorough investigation, but
was unable to find the slightest clue
as to the identity of the thief
There We're no traces of the window
having been forced open from the out
side and the method of the entrance
of the guilty is shrouded in the same
mystery that surrounds the case.
All citizens should be careful cs-
pecially in the hot weather, when the
longing for breath of fresh air is
great. to see that tramps and other
evil disposed parties cannot make en-
trance to their homes and make way
with eatables, money and other valu-
ables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

fusion, and without any declaration
from the candidates. He later told the
committee that he would state his po-
sition in his letter.
At meeting in Portland, Saturday
with prominent Democrats. he decided
to write a letter of withdrawal, evil
IDENTIFY finding that he could say moth
ing to harmonic the factions. Editor
F. w. Plaisted of the New Age, ex-
pressed regret that Mr.. Winslow saw
fit to withdraw, but said that he should
favor another Democratic State con-
the party in the nation. on the subject
of free coinage will be endorsed and
a candidate nominated who will stand
upon it.
When asked If he thought Hanson
would be nominated, he declined to ex-
press an opinion. remarking: There
is plenty of available TIMBER
Postmaster Lynch would not commit
himself. but said he was surprised. and
hoped and thought a compromise could
be effected. Several of the leading
Democrats could not be found. being
out of town. Ex-Collector of Revenue
Thomas F. Murphy expressed gratifi-
cation at the prospect of an avowed
free silver candidate. though sur
prised that Mr.. Winslow should have
taken the step.
He coull see no reason why Mr..
Winslow could not have indorsed the
national ticket. The announcement
undoubtedly pleases the Republicans
here. They believe many Democrats
would have voted for Winslow on the
gold plank, who would not have voted
for Hanson or any other man on a sill
Yer plank.
The general impression is that the
sound money faction viii not make a
fight in another State convention. If
I1dISDll, W no uttiOItu ne Nuulu Ilpl
support Winslow on gold plank. is
nominated, it is believed many Demo-
Gratis will feel in the same position
toward him that Hanson did toward
WinsloW
Winslow's withdrawal, while it gives
SeWaH a chance to fight openly for
silver i'll September, will. it is thought
prevent all hope of compromise be-
tween the gold and silver factions,
Rev. f. l.. Nurse baptized three per-
I11l1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
e,ee Excursion for Some Of the Children.

r,o w g. r. l.. have decided to under
.,,.I tho care of the excursion for chill
, who wo,lld not otherwise have
an excursion or holiday ti''s '""
A committee which was appo.n.ou ~
have charge of the AFFAIR met WIN H", .
q r. Friend Friday afternoon anu "e-
cded to make the excursion u ocean
point next Monday, August o. "heh 'n'
boat will come to Augusta 1or 'he chr
dran leaving here at 6.45 A. M.
If there are any who nave ho' si.e,
toward the fund for this outing ,,' whi ta
was raised last year. ana W9uIu r l,ne 90
their l hep to Win the be best possible advantage
a Mone use can n be left with MI Johnson a.
me Granite bank. during thi ,d MeeS S;r .et
food at Mr.. Beans Store
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
CITY OF AUGUSTA


Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates or the
committed to j. r. Townsend, Collector
Of said city on the 18th day of June, 1896
That by vote of the City Council OF
able to said Collector, on or before the
18th day of September 1896, and that an
abatement or discount of five per cent
Will be allowed on all taxes assessed Tor
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. 1896. from that date.
j. r. TOWNSEND, Collector:
Augusta. June Il, 1886. june15dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
Patent Medicines.
From the Hanford, Cal, sentinei.

From the Hanford, Call Sentinel.
While talking with J. T. Baker the
other day the question of patent medi-
cines came up, and We asked him how
Chamberlain's medicines sold. Said
he, "They are the best selling. articles
1 handle; IFnever hesitate to recon-
mend them. AS to Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
it is simply superfine. never think Of
taking a trip to the mountains, or
any where else, for that matter. with
out having bottle of that remedy
with me-" The rs and so cent sizes are
for sale by City Drug Store. Hallowell
m,w,f, folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Kheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. Fol-
sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

The corner stone of the new church
at Mars Hill will be laid, Aug. Is, and
the event will be made one of great
interest There will be excursions
from, different points in Aroostook
county to Mars Hill on that day. The
programme will consist of band music
and speeches by prominent men. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

In the so-called singlc-tube tire.
wherein the whole fabric of the tire is
cemented and vulcanized together the
walls Of the tire are made of several
layers of fabric. and the tires thus
made are stiff and unyielding. as com
pared with the doubc-tube tire, in
which the inner lining is free to move
Independently of the outer wearing
cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

1T is q very difficult matter to make
tire air-tight. The holding of the
air depends upon the integrity of the
inner lining. In tires from which this
inner lining cannot be removed, it is
impossible to make them air-tight for
any length of time. 1t is important
for a new rider to know that many
leaks are from causes that cannot be
located on the outer surface of the
tire. hence the Importance of having
the tube which contains the air remov-
able for inspection and repair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

All the important speed records oi
the world are now held by the double
it is interesting to note that nearly al
of the fastest riders of the United
States are mounted on this form OF
fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

An important point in favor of
double tube tires is that they are
greatly more durable The single-t tube
tire is all right for a short time, but
its average life. owing to the peculiar
months When the single-tube is once
punctured it seems impossible to re-
The plugs, whether vulcaniZed in or
not. soon work loose, besides disfigur-
ing the tire and making hard Jumps.
which on smooth road can be felt at
each revolution of the wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

AS the racing man loses no oppor-
tunity to select such apparatus as will
conduce to the last item of speed.
realizing that his reputation, salary
and consequent glory depend upon his
success as a racing man and win
ner, he has gradually abandoned the
single-tube form of tire and taken to
the double-tube. AS a result of this
the records have been repeatedly low
cred in the last year, and new records
are now being made almost daily. 1t
is apparent that the days of the sin
glo-tube are numbered, and that in a
short time no racing man will feel
properly equipped unless mounted on
a double tube tire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

Rev. f. l.. Nurse baptized three per-
sons, July ~, and the same evening
received four into the Hodgdon Baptist
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
About Pneumatic Tires.

1t has long been question as 70
whether q double-tube or singlc.tuha
tire enables rider to make the hest
time in race, and thousands of dol
lars have been paid by tire makers
and promoters to prove their claims
Tiremakers have maintained racing
teams at great expense, and some of
them are beginning to think that this
large expense is rank extravaganza.
These same advertisers have, how
ever. done much to make the sport of
bicycle riding attractive, and have
done more than all other influences
put to gether to show the possibilities
of the bicycle. The kickers are those
makers whose tires have failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
3 Circus Companies in 3 Rings

3 Herds Of ElephantS.
- DrOVcS of Cancels.
100 Trained Animals:
Trained Cats. Dogs. Pigs. Goats, Geese.
Storks, Zebras, Elephants, Horses.
Ponies. Deer. Lions, Tigers, Hyenas.
Leopards, Panthers, Bears, Wolves.
Pigeons.
Colossal OK 10 Ia hands high.
Hairless Mare. Dwarf Cattle only
hands high. Dminutive Zebu Z hands
high. Wonderful Bull with 8 eyes, 3
nostrilS and horns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27

The bicycle stands, today, as practi-
cally the only attractive form of out
door sport. and is proved to be one of
the most healthy and useful forms of
recreation, furnishing an incentive
for outdoor exercise, something that
Americans particularly were much in
need of until the bicycle came into
general use. This is the opinion of
those tire makers whose tires have not
failed-the double tubers-and who
are willing to go on with the expense
since it is so much to their advantage
1t is now conceded by all who pre-
tend to Il knowledge of the bicycle, and
of tires. that the double-tubc tire is
the most practical, and. at the same
time, the fastest form of tire in the
world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-27
GRAhDEST CIRCUS EVER ORGANIZED.
RINGS, STAGES, A BIG RACE TRACK and
MONSTER AERIAL ENCLAVE.

wonderous exhibition elegantly presented
and now exhibited in all its
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
SPEECH OF HON. TeNNENT LOMAx.

Mr. Lomax said, substantially:
In April last he had, without solicita-
tion on his part been elected without op-
position delegate to the Chicago con-
vention from the Second district, and
that election had been confirmed by the
state convention, which by an enormous
majority had declared for free coinage
of silver, and which instructed its dele
cation to the national convention to vote
as a unit He had gone to Chicago, bear
ing the instructions of his state, with
which his own views fully accorded, and
there with these views well and fully
known, had been selected as chairman of
the Alabama delegation. In this capaci-
ty he had cast the vote of his state in
accord with the instructions of the dele
CATION and, as he believed, with the SEN
timent of ninety-fve-hundredth of the
party in labama. Having performed
his duty to his party and his country,
as he conceived 1t, he was amazed when,
a short time after his return to his home.
he was informed that some of his neigh
bors and friends, men amongst whom
he had been born and reared, and who
presumably knew that his whole life had
been given to the inforcement OF law and
order. and had been devoted to democrat
ic supremacy in the state and county,
had met-and there were very few Gf
them about 2eO at the meeting--and said
that he was an anarchst-aii because of
the company he had kept and the votes
he mad cast at the Chicago convention,