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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
FARMER BOYS RACKET.
WAS CAUGHT on THE ILLEGAL USE
OF THE MAILS.
He Is Accused of Taking In His Neigh
bOrs ON n Variation Of the Green
Goods Game-On Twenty
Three Charges.

Between forty and fifty Harrison county.
w Va, farmers are shaking in their boots
Tor fear their names viii appear in con-
nection with the prosecution of William
Haskins. of Cherry Camp, who has been ar
rested on the charge of using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. The prisoner is
the son of Noah Haskins. of the north
end Of the county. and WIS considered
one of the bright and promising young
men in that section.
Early in July he appeared among ms
friends with a large roll of bright, crisp
gre'nbaCks. which he is alleged 10 have
bought at a ratio of 81 for 81 from an
Eastern green goods concern, who. he
claimed, would accommodate trustworthy
persons recommended by him in Il similar
manner.
DnzzIed His N~eiGhbOrs.
Tho nberfIity with which he spent money.
together with his glowing stories, COM
plctcly dazzled those whom he approached.
and he was soon made the custodian of
large sums FOR Investment, none of which,
however, brought any return, as he would.
after making "A short trip East, invariably
RETURN and report the dealers sick or that
he had been robbed of the amount intrusted
10 him. At first his dupes believed him,
and sent good money after bad. by making
up "A second and sometimes Il third pool,
each one following the course of its pre-
decessor.
Finally an anonymous .'squeal" was
made 10 the department at Washington
and Postoffice Inspectors Hooten and Law
We're sent out to investigate. They found
that nothing could be made out of the
green goods charge. and the only chance
for prosecution seemed upon the letters
he mailed to the suckers of which
twenty-three are in evidence. Even on this
charge 1t was hard 10 held him until he
confessed to writing the letters
Victims Very Uneasy.
Associated with Haskins. it is alleged.
was his brother-in-in-law, Homer Nuttcr,
who was also arrested and Jailed TO await
the action of the United States grand
jury. Haskins' victims are scattered all
over both Harrison and Lewis counties.
the majority at Lane. Lew. West, Mil
ford. Salem, Cherry Camp. Adamstown
and Alum Bridge. Among them are said
10 be pillars in the churches. count pol
iticians. small merchants and even an ex-
horter or two.
At his preliminary examination he put
up a strong fight for liberty and showed
that his plans were carefully laid. For a
country youth who has had no chance to
study the methods of confidence men he
Is said TO have conceived and carried out
one of the best and most successful
swindles in the experience of the post
office department.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

KANSAS CITY TO BUFFALO
AND NIAGARA FALLS VIA THE
WABASH.
FREE CHAIR CARS ALL THE WAY,
TAKE THE WABASH.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
HELP.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT OFFICE,
ana furnished rooms. l04l- East 18th St.
cor. Walnut. Tel. 1l7a. The best place in
N G. Mo, to find help or situations. male
or female; II years experience. Ref, Oma-
ha Nat. bank. Omaha; Citizens bank. k.C.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE I. 40
MILES the SHORTEST line to SEATTLE
and TACOMA "a MILES the SHORTEST
line to SPOKANE. Train service unex-
celled. ~
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
Personal.

TO LADIES ONLYlThe safest end
healthiest1 rubber specialties. Send for
price list. Money returned if goods NOT
approved. Strictly private. American Rub
Der Co. lola, kas. Box sc. ~
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
A La Carte Dining Car.

East. are we'll known to be unexcelied in
service. All the delicacies of the season
always provided.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
SANTA FEE ROUTE.

Kansas. City to Chicago.
It is the shortest line.
Finest train and dining
car service tween the
two cities. Try 1t.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

Only Dining Car Line
Kansas City to Denver. Salt Jake a.,
Francisco and all points West. Union Pa
ciic. of course. S"'o O
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
KANSAS CITY TO BUFFALO
AND NIAGARA FALLS VIA THE
WABASH.
TAKE THE WABASH.
A Matter of TassS,

The dining car and eating house service
of the Santa Fe route has a national repuS
tation. Experienced travellers know that
on the Santa Fe they are sure of a faultless
Arizona or New Mexico. or farther East
the excellence is uniformly maintained.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

YOU can purchase furniture, carpets
Stoves, etc. on your own terms. ECON.
FURNITURE AND CARPET CO.
Stn and Main SITS. ~.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
The California Limited Santa Fe
Route.

Only one and one-half days. Kansas City
to California. Solid vestibuled train Of
Pullmans. dining car and buffet smoking
car. Most luxurious service via any line
Leaves Kansas City every Thursday and
Sunday.
Santa Fe Route ticket offices, northeast
corner of Tenth and Main streets and 1850
UGion avenue.
GEORGE W. HAGENBUCH.
Passenger and Ticket Agent
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
YOUR PHOTO ON A HUTTON


WILL be lovely if made by Pomeroy, q
Main. Bring photo to copy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY.


A. L. o. SCHUYLER. mgr, m and
guarantees titles in Missouri and Kansas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
BUCHANAN STORAGE COMPANY.

STORAGE. moving and packing by ex-
perienced men. Separate locked rooms IL
desired. A SIS 5000 bond approved by the
Tel. $40. 1215-1217 MCGEE.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

o SALE-Typewriter, Remington. i'm
proved, In frst-class condition. good as
new taken on mortgage, for sale cheap:
easy payments. JNO. HANLY,
Sheidlev bldg
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

The Burlington Route.
The best line to Chicago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
SANTA FEE ROUTE,

kansas City to Chicago.
Is is the shortest line.
Finest train and dining
car service tween the
two cities. Try IT..
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

Q ALE-6 arc lamps of the Electric
Construction Supply Company make: thew
cost us Sll.U each; you can take them for
500 each. THE JOITRNAJ. 20
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
BURLINGTON ROUTE sPECIALTIEs.

HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS,
December Z and u.
Rate. n fare round trip, plus s..
BURLINGTON TICKET OFFICE,
1913 Main street. 1044 Union avenue
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

Section 5. Those who deposit one of N.
above ballots or any part thereof with he
amendment shall be deemed to have yosed
for such proposed amendment. and th5ss
who deposit said ballot or any part ,thereoS
with the word Yes erased after the mo-
posed amendment shall be deemed to have
voted against said proposed amendmen1
The foregoing sections are a true o
OF the original sections In said Ordinance
NO ey6Z Attest: c. 8. CURRY.
OeaL) City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
New York Produce Market.

New York Jan. D.
FLOUR-Receipts. $500 pkgs.: exports
52e0 bbls.. 800 sacks; sales. 10000 pkgs. ;
dull, steady. unchanged.
SOUTHERN FLOUR-Dull, unchanged.
RYE FLOUR-Quiet, steady.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-$l.25.
BUCKWH EATS elf. track,
CORN MEAL-Duil. steady.
RYE-Dull, weaker; No. 2 Western. Az
fob afioat.
BARLEY-Quiet easier; 2S1a elf Buff
falo opening of navigation.
WHEAT-Receipts, 1l.l00: exports. 1S,.-
zoo: sales, 5000 dull firm. Lc higher; No.
> red. fob. 971s No / Northern. OBS
CORN-Receipts, 100000; exports. 21.100;
sales. $4,000: quiet, firm; No. 2, 2S1a ele
vator. 29la afloat.
OATS-Receipts. 1920; exports. 5s,6oo;
sales: $500: uietg. steady; No. 2. q; No.
No. 3 white. %: mixed Western. 2202l;
white state and Western, 23d29.
BEEF-Steady: beef hams. firm ::
tierced beef. dull. easy: city extra India
mess. 13M14: cut meats. strong.
LARD-Quiet. barely steady; Western
steam, A.25 asked; city. 1915; refined,
dull.
PORK-Steady; new mess. $S.25Gs9.
BUTTER-Steady, moderate demand.
CHEESE-Strong. fair demand.
PETROLEU M-Easier; United S11a.
COFFEE-Rio. dull. easy: No. Z, 91s.
SUGAR-Raw, quiet, steady; refined,
quiet. unchanged.
FREIGHTS-To Liverpool, quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

SPECIAL SALE-Mis Lottie ?. ga.
ford will sell at cost today and mex.
week. stamped linens, ribbons, hgureu
silks, table linen and towels. ope"
every evening during the sale
i;.n23. dts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Maine Pensions.

Washington. Jan. 22.-rhe following
Maine residents have been granted pen
Sions:
Original, Nelson b. Mann. Hanover.
Increase. VIM. Fl. Ross. Portland; Pat
rick Noone. Togus: Robert Tibbetta.
North Wayne: Albert j. Crockett. Rock
land: John c. Spinney. Aliens Mills:
Eben True East Deering. Original. wild
ows, Susan w. PomerOy, North Hermon.
II. Il. Cahill, who at the time of the
passage of the "a hour bill in Massa-
chusetts. was one of the foremost
workers, will come to Augusta to work
for the "a hour bill, it is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. %.
FLOUR-Steady. unchanged.
WHEAT-No . spring. 77l5GiS; No. >
red. SS1s@S97s.
CORNING. .. 22622l2.
OATS-No. ., Ii.
RYE-No. 2. Sc.
BARLEY-No. 2. 34d35.
FLANSEED-No. !. 14u 1872.
PORK-$7. S0d7. S212.
LARD-$3. 92i2d3.95.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Read Atkinson's half page ad. Spec
ial bargains in furniture. carpets, &c.
They can still give you good assert
nent of lace curtains to choose from
at one half the regular prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Mr. E. D. Bremen and family, who
were recently burned out of house and
home on the Togus road. have made
their residence at 10 Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Miss Ethel Farr, one CT the teachers
of the Cony High school, went to Wa
tcrville, Friday, to spend Sunday at
her home in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Hon. Herbert l.. Shepherd of Rock
port, accompanied by Mrs. Shepherd,
Went TO Dover. Friday, to return to
their home, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Rev c. a. Hayden will lecture, Sun
day evening. on THE Spiritual Uni
verse; a supplement TO the one Civ
en-, two weeks ago, which was on The
Vastness of the Material Universe.
The immensely of the spiritual will be
shown in this lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

S. S. Brooks & Co.. find themselves
in a condition to supply the demand
for all classes of sleighs the snow is
likely to occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

John Weston had serious fit, FIJI
day morning about 8 o'clock. while at
work shovelling the snow from the
steps of the Congregational chapel, as
sisting his father. Mr.. Baker Weston
the janitor of the buildings He was
first noticed acting strangely. much as
persons suffering from a fit usually
do. and assistance was sent for. III
the meantime the unfortunate man
was seen to thrash about and violently
strike the stone steps with his heaa
and fists He was finally taken by MI
Fl. II. Randall to the Office of Moody
stable on Water street, where II re-
CURED three men to hold him down.
Dr. r. j. Martin was summoned, ana
relieved the sufferer, and he was
taken to his home off Bennett street
where he was reported in comIor'-
able condition at last accounts. nc
has previously been subject to attacAs
OF this kind. this one undoubtedly "
ing brought on by the severe WORK VI
.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

CARDS OF THANKS. osrruAs1

CARDS OF THANKS, oDrxuAup
NOTICES. REVOLUTIONS or -
3PECT. ETC. viii b charged ct IL ~.
Of ten cents per line. Ne chsrnes ~
than sevenV-five cents.
ALL ADVERTI6IN0 ANNO0Nnn
MENTS OF ENTERTAINMENT. w.
object II the raising Of money m q
charged 1t the rate Of fifteen esaas I
line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES. news ter
will be excluded from our local cosunnX
except such ~ refer to advertiser -.
plying space In our advertising cslunna
and Will be run under . separate heeA p
one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive u
JOURNAL promptly will confer Q fsyep
by notifying the once Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Polo.
Wanted-Ladies.
Wanted--Agents.
Business Chances.
Observation-Disclosures.
Found-POcketbook.
For sale-Typewritcr.
The Atkinson Furnishing Co.
G. X. Partridge has new ad.
Financial and Commercial Co.
Reduction Sale of f.. f. Davis & Co.
Special Sale--Pinkham a. Sherburne.
See James RI. Leigh & Co. S new ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

The recent fair given by the pupils
of the Cony High school. was success
to the extent of $3.50, which will go for
the benefit of the various school or
CARNATIONS The satisfaction goes with
it. that the pupils got the money by
their own exertions. And they de-
served all they got. and more too
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

President Harris of the Maine State
College, was in the city. Friday. He
left for Boston on a short business
trim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Remember the cake sale at the Uni
tartan parlors on Saturday afternoon.
from TO 6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

pendent of the Boston Herald. is in the
City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

The street scraper was out. Friday,
looking after the refuse snow, and
keeping things in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Business took big brace. Friday
many. coming in from out of town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

A number OF desirable residences in
Augusta. Maine, varying in prices from
$3.50 to $500; also several 10 to Is acre
two-story house and lot In Lewiston
Maine. A number of farms in Kennebec
county; varying in price from $1,000 to
W. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta, Ne.
jan1.dtf -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Gen. Roy Stone returned home to
Washington, D. c.. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
POUND.

y pocketbook on Augusta and Togus
road with a small sum of money. Owner
can have same by proving property and
paying for this ad. Apply to Pope Gibbs
newsdealer, Togus. jap23d2t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
TO LET.

A warm and comfortable two-story
house Of nine rooms on Columbia street,
adjoining the premises Of c. B. Burleigh.
Partially furnished II desired. Has
good cemented cellar: city water. VIII
be let on reasonable terms to the right
party. Apply to Williamson & Burleigh.
over Granite National Bank. dec1dtf
Pleasant furnished, sunny front room.
Also large furnished side room. Bath
room on same floor. To be let separately
or together as desired. No. Swan street.
janl2d2w
A store in Riverside block. Inquire of
DR.. J; T.. Hill or VIM. II. Libby.
Furnished front chamber with alcove.
Rare chance for two or three legislators
to room together. Three minutes from
State House. Second house south of
Clover Bitters plant on State street.
jan20d1w-
GREAT CHANCE FOR BUSINESS NJ
vile, formerly, occupied by the Atkinst
House Furnishing Co., is for rent. For
terms inquire of w. A. Yates, Wateryille,
or c. II. Whitney, Gardiner. janidtf
Store suitable for furniture business.
Four floors and basement: elevator run
ny eiectfic muir. lnuuiresoI AlhiISoi
Furnishing Co.. Sis Water street. Au-
gnsta: lanldLI-
One-half double tenement. Also one
cottage house, seven rooms Both very
convenient, city water, rent reasonable.
Inquire of ]. Arthur Savage, III Cony st.
dec14dtf
One nice front room to let. Inquire at
% Capitol street. jan4dtf
To let in a desirable location. pleasant
rent including bath. Apply to, Il. S.
Turner. Sec. Maine Mutual Fire ms. Co.
Augusta. oct6dtt
The residence, "A Green street. OF the
late Rev. S. G.. Sargent. Inquire of -. e..
Hunt As So: Chestnut 81: decle,dtf
House with large lot, North West Cor
ner Green and Chestnut streets. j. Man
chester HAYNES deelsdtr
A desirable tenement on Bridge street
opposite Summer: new. convenient, warm.
Inquire OF Ii. Il. Sturgis, 81 Grove st.
declldtf
Two convenient tenements at the scor-
ner of Court and Sewall streets. W. G.
Boothby. at Kennebec Savings Bank.
may27,dtf
The store recently vacated by c. W
Morrill,, liz Water Street. Apply TO the
Office OF Vickery g. HIN. oct5.dtf
An upstairs tenement on Crescent
street: Inquire Of ]. L. Fuller.
Ei1seea years successful practice in Yaifel
- Cured. No KATE; easy
FEE Z 70 safe; painless: TO detention
&LSaa from business. The most
u II 100 difficult c. SEES solicited,
Cure Guaranteed. Consultation FREE! Call i: my
TexySson Port nd Office pr consult n1e by Mail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Highland Lodge, A. o. L. W., will
install officers, Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
IvOl'iIleSSi;;;;'|!!!!!!!|
CAKE OF TOILET SOAP IN EVERY PACKAGE.
fir SaIe or to &et.

Small advertisements not exceeding
the head Of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET, LOST, &C.. will be inserted two
times for Is cents, three times for IS cents
and one week for so cents, ADVANCE
f--YMENT. In sending by mail remit
lance of postage stamps or postal note
should be made with order. Rs the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
OVerSt0Cked.

And ! shall sell large variety of
new, desirable goods during the next
so days at COST, and in many cases
Below Cost, to reduce my stock and
turn it into cash.
If you have any presents to make
during the year, you will save money
by purchasing them now, or if you
want for yourself Toilet Case, Glove,
Handkerchief or Necktie Case, an Ink
stand, Photo Frame, Album, Writ
ing Tablet or Desk, a Wallet or Pocket
Book, you can certainly afford to buy
it now, if ever.
Books and Stationery at prices that
will save you as large a percentage as
you can obtain by the coupon or any
other scheme.
". E. PERKINS,
203 Water St, Augusta, Me.
jan9 eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Financial.

Judicious Investments in Stocks, Bonds
or grain are
1000 PER CENT.
more profitable than in other channels.
Our Syndicate Plan of Speculation at
fords large and small investors the dual
advantages of safety and most satisfac-
tory returns on sums of So to $1,000.
Prospectus and Market Letter mailed
free. Settlements Semi-monthly.
DeyvOlf a. Co., Bankers and Brokers.
50 Broadway, n. Y. CITY.
Bank References.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Local Matters.

The sleighing couldn't be better
Let's all go out for sleigh ride.
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

lair CUSHION" RUBBER STAMPS
always make good impression on any
surface. and cost only trifle more than
the ordinary kind. Send stamp for GA
page illustrated catalogue. G. W. Fletch-
er, So Chapel st. oct14. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

After hearing Mr.. ]. S. Hartt some
years ago, Dr. Louis Mas, the great
pianist wrote: The young man rs an
artist and an honor to American ART.
His technique is always adequate While
at times he displays Overwhelming
virtuosity. The happy blending oil
heart and head which characterizes
only a high order of genius is clear!
felt in his performances. He possesses
an astonishing memory; and hts great
est weakness seems to be dangerous
Inconsistencies of his superb powers
and possibilities ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
T.<oE1 AALE

No. l Baldwin and Greening apples at
20 cents per barrel. w. II. Brooks, IT,
Winthrop st. janl9dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Boarders and mealers at Phasey's res
taGrant, So Cony street, over q. D. Has
kells grocery store. Board and rooms
by day or week. JAMS dlmo+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

An improved corn pepper to be used on
the street. Will be sold at a bargain.
Apply to b. M. Bradstreet, Evans house.
Gardner. jan1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

A store in Riverside block. Inquire of
DR.. J. T.. Hill or VIM. II. Libby.
janlSdf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Pleasant, furnished. sunny front room.
Also large furnished side room. Bath
room on same floor. To be let separately
or together as desired. No. Swan street.
jan12d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
1AG1 @-.E.

MADAM BRANN--Clairvoyan is at 4
Gage stress, Augusta, Me. jan4tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-30
At the Asylum.
The Richmond Times of the 23rd, through

The Richmond Times of the 23ro, through
it's Staunton correspondent says:
A great improvement, which has just been
comnleted by DR.. BlackfOrd, and Wnlcn
will prove of vast service to the hospital Is
an artesian we'll, which furnishes supply
of free. stone water at the rate OF from ~ 10
AZ gallons per minute. This we'll supplies
ali the water for the new laundry. the boil
ers which supply the heat for the hospital.
and for cooking, &c and keeps the reservoir
at all times full for any emergency that
may arise.
This we'll has history. During the ad-
ministration of the Readjusters, Dr. Hamli-
ton then Superintendent OF the Hospitai,
was authorized to bore an artesian wen 10
secure q much supply OF water
which might be relied upon at all times.
we'll was bored 700 feet, large sum OF
money was expended, and the prolect was
| abandoned as failure upon the authoriIy
of the board. sor, -
the case of prOtracted drought. such as we
had last summer. went to work in this vel
| again. Going down about 400 rect ne got
some little water and did as his predecessor !.
| and went to the bottom. But the 7OO Ieet
did not give any water. So the managers
came back cleaned out the entire bore OF
the we'll took out some old piping, and
SINK their shaft to the 400 feet distance
The result was as has already been Stated.
and when your correspondent saw the little
| machine at work clear stream OF Ireo
stone iron water was being. sent into tn
reservoir on the hill sixty feet above the
hospital at the rate of 80 gallons per minute
The cost has been about $3.50 and the sup
ply of water has steadily improved; ~ vii
ffSesa great saving to the State, which cal
on,v be fully appreciated by these vic 1iv'
in limestone sectj99GG and know how de
strucslye limestone water is to PLUMBING
4 boilers and every fixture it comes in contac
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