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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Hs Spoiled a Good Story.

There was commotion In certain es-
adjustment in this city. yesterday after
| noon. when boiler that furnished neat
for the building was found to be getting
dry. Just the same as good many others
do In this city. The boiler was working
| up steam at good rate ana was on the
point OF blowing Oil when II was dlscov-
cred that the water was low. IL so nap
pened that the regular attendant OF the
Internal machine was not in the building
and the care of the boiler depended at
| this precarious moment on the man that
happened to be present and connected
with the establishment. He did not know
| much about boilers anyway and did not.
in the excitement Of the discovery. know
what was the best thing to do first. The
| boiler was talking right out in meeting
| and II looked to those who did not know
anything about it that the thing was apt
! to blow up every second
There were several people present and
each one had a suggestion to make. One
suggested that the steam be turned on
| the building and the escape pipe opened
to relieve the pressure: another thought
the proper caper would be to turn in some
cold water. that would reduce the steam
| the quickest. This was wise sugges-
| ton. II all that was wanted was to re-
| duce the steam. But most people who
care to live any great length of tinN are
| particular of the manner in which they
reduce steam. Now there is no question
that If the water had been turned on. the
| steam would have been reduced. but
whether those present would have liked
the method or not will never be known.
| At this juncture a newspaper man came
in and he heard the last suggestion. He
knew better. He was no engineer. but he
knew that il that boiler blew up he would
have story the like of which he had
not had for long time. He knew that
the building held number of people. all
| unconscious of the terrible danger men,
acing them. They would he blown to
death. hurled into eternity without mo-
| mcnt's warning, the lamp of life would be
snuffed out in a second and they would
never know what allied them. and all that
He felt that he owed it to the great paper
he represented to let the boiler go up
and then again he thought that it was his
duty to mankind generally and several
families In particular. that he take the
latter into his own hands and save the
threatened lives.
In an instant his mind was made up.
1t was duty on the one side and a good
story on the other-two duties. He chose
the least of the two evils and sang out in
a deep. tragic voice: Hold or by the
sword of Bunker Hill. I'll manslaughter
| the first that dares to disobey. Turn the
steam on the building. open the firebox
door, throw on fresh coal and then come
away before you get hurt" II was done
and the dozen or more lives were saved
perhaps. But at what a sacrifice. a good
story spoiled, and yet they say the news
reporter is heartleSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Lots Of Water Used.

Mary people will be surprised to know
that the Waterville division Of the Maine
Water Co. is Obliged to pump 1000 gal
Ions of water daily to supply the needs
Of this city. Fairfield and the Holdings
worth K Whitney mills.
When the water system was first estab-
lished there was at least one month In
the year when but 100000 gallons were
pumped for the entire month. The growth
of the system has been remarkable.
This year there have been about Is new
services put In but the prospect is good
for a much buster season another year.
There have been no bad breaks during
the year. the custom followed of keeping
the pumps steadily at work. thus MAIN
tanning an even pressure, operating to re-
move danger from that source. The local
management of the company Is in good
hands, both Superintendent Stacy and his
right-hand man. Mr. Wyman. being
popular with the public which they serve.
Evening Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11


man like you anyway You say that there
is over $iOO in that wallet and yet you
will not give that boy tning LOT n, u
to be purchased. do think It is mighty
mean man that can have the hardihoo {,
to receive a favor at the hands OF small
boy like this. l want SIS for that horse
of mine but II you would offer me all
you have in that wallet would not sell
the horse to you. will pet the morse
against straw hat that II you found
wallet of that kind you would Keep It,
That stranger must have felt nice when
the last speaker took from nus own poc r.
a 81 bill and gave 1t to the, lad. The
stranger drove away. The good man who
had raised the strangers ante 81 said to
the boy: you are q good BOY ana ~ pet
Will make a smart man. NOW run along
to school and the boy did
One would think that even mighty
mean man would have made the boy u
present of some kind after his attention
had been called to the fact that he had
neglected to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
The Dear Dead Days Of Long Aao.

horse that could make the 30 mark on a
half-mile track was considered great
trotter. The 2.i0 class was considered
very fast and the horse that could circle
the track twice in three minutes was a
track cranks used to get Just as wild over
the performance of the go horse as we
do now over the work of the horse that
does the mile in the vicinity of two min
utes. Big money was won and lost in
those days just the same as it is now
The $50 horse when out for an airing on
the street would attract just as much at
tention as the horse of today with a mark
of 2.05 or thereabOut
There was a horse on Main street. Fri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
p. o. S. Of 4. Ceiebration Of Golden Ami
versary.

Several years ago. the Patriotic Order
Sons of America. Washington Camp. No.
3, was organized here in Fairfield. The
order was Immediately recognized as I,
good thing and has been rapidly pushed
along ever since until at present it has !;
membership or about $50 and is in very
prosperous condition. The order was
founded just 20 years ago and now has 1,
membership of about 300GtD. In accord
gnce with the recommendation issued
from headquarters. the order here cele-
brated the golden anniversary. Friday
evening, and the manner in which they
did the thing is credit to the order and
to its members.
The =. o. S. of A. band made it's first
public appearance in front of the Opera
house, a little before s O'Clock. The men,
bers have been putting in some hard.
conscientious work for several months
past. and its effect was very apparent in
their work. last evening. Although near
~ all are inexperienced players. they ac-
quilted themselves like veterans and fur
nished very fine music. A very good
crowd was in attendance. The advance
sale of tickets was about 500 so the order
will clear snug sum.
The hall was beautifully decorated with
American flags and red. white and blue
bunting. The w. X. c. assisted with the
refreshments. which is enough to say
about that part of the programme. Prof.
r.. B. Halls orchestra of eight pieces fur
IllSiltu tHt iuuSlC VI the evening ana II
was very fine indeed. The Eamstorie
Quartet. composed of Henry Totman.
Grin Learned. Charles Pooler and Harry
Tozier. furnished some fine vocal selec-
tons.
After the following programme had
been rendered. the floor was cleared for
dancing. which was enjoyed until a late
hour. a supper being served at 11.3O On
the whole. the celebration was very sue
cessful and well enjoyed by all who at.
tended. The programmes:
overture, "Fest. Lattau
Chllian Dance, "Manana. Missud
IT'S Morn"
Eamstore Quartet.
trombone Solo, Romance. Bcnned
Mr.. F.. A. Dearborn.
Medley. "Mother Was a Lady, Beyer
Hold Fast to Thy Child
EamstOrie Quartet
IWo-Step, Gardes du Corps r. Il. Hall
Flnaic, AT the Fair. Burrill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The 18th annual fair and levee of the
Universalist Society, which was held.
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of
this week. in Memorial hall. was as
usual great success. All of the tables
and booths were well patronized and
nearly all the articles disposed of. The
entertainments for both evenings pass
ed Off smoothly and were highly appre-
ciated by the large audience present.
The second evenings entertainment
was concluded by social dance with
music by Wilson's Orchestra. Tn"
presents were awarded the following
persons: Oak rocker. Mr. Clyde Fol-
som: crocheted shawl. Mr.. Charles
Frizzel; turkey. Rev. f. V. Stevens.
Ii is estimated that about 1925 will d..
netted by the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Little Alphonse Desjardins. resident of
Water street. this city, has learned les
son in the makeup of men that he will
be likely to remember for long time.
This story comes to the Journal from an
eye witness to an incident that might
start some boys on the wrong road in life.
Friday morning, as little AlphOnse was
| on his way to school. along with several
other boys about his own age. he dis
covered out in the roadway what proved
| to be a purse or rather large wallet. He
ran out and picked it up. Opening 1t
| there was displayed more money than the
boys had ever seen together before.
Some of the little fellows who are not
old enough to really understand the right
| from the wrong. urged Alphonse to go
up town and spend some of the money
| with the rest of them. AIphonse is the
| 9-years-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Desjardins. POOR people. unable to dress
their boy as some people may, but they
had taught the principles Of honesty. and
besides he remembered the counsel of
the good priest of the church that he at
tended with his parents regularly every
| Sunday, for he told them it would be
| Just the same as stealing" and the priest
would surely never forgive them If they
did anything so bad, besides they would
| be sent to prison.
| The little fellow. trusting in the honesty
| of others. went about the street trying
| to find the one who had lost the wallet
claim the purse who had no claim to it.
| He believed men were honest and the
wonder 1t that someone did not claim it
that way. Finally, down Water street
he found a man who said he had lost the
wallet. resident of the Plains who had
seen the boy with the wallet had gone
| along to see that the man who claimed it
could identify 1t, was standing at hand
when the man was found. The stranger
took it. Then he put it in his pocket and
began to talk horse to another man with
whom he had been trying to strike up a
trade. He never offered the honest little
boy who had returned his money a nickle
even. This provoked the man who had
been going around with the boy and he
said:
Amt you going to give this boy any
thing for bringing back your money!"
oh. he's all right don't you fret He
mas only done what he is supposed to do"
Then the man with whom the stra npar
nad tried TO trade for horse said II
don't think want to do business with n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
~ DAI1Y KENNEBEC JOURNAL SATURDAY DECEMBER IL 1897


day, that one day. In the dear dead days
Of long ago. was as popular as the best
horse In the city today. It was Cloud.
man, with mark Of 2.38ha, owned and
bred by John Mathews OF this city. In
those days ClOudman was considered a
beauty and a speed wonder. The famous
horse of other years stood alongside the
curb and looked anything like what no
used to do when he was popular on the
turf.
Cioudman is well along in years now
and Is the family horse of his breeder. He
Is steady going and reliable. His coat
has lost it's brilliancy and his eye its
lustre. but 1t was the same old ClOudman
that the boys were wont to so down to
the kennebec track and yell for years
ago. He stood up as straight as the
weight OF years would allow and more
than one of the-Old boys" tapped him on
the head as much as to say "Well, old
boss, we remember YOU"
We don't know whether Cloudman re-
WONDERED all who called on him or not.
but he seemed to enjoy the renewal OF
acquaintance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The much heralded opera, The Idyll
of the MILL with it's wealth of COS
tunes, special scenery. calsium light
effects. pathos. comedy and. historic
interest will be produced at City hall.
next Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings. by local talent in a cast of so peo-
pie. The press speaks in the highest
praise of the opera and all things indi-
cate a very fine presentation. The plot
deals with the stirring times of Lex
ington and Bunker Hill and the Min
ute Men. The opera is by the we'll
known authors of the Frogs of Wind
ham," produced here. last winter. The
opera will be put on in this city for the
benefit of the Universalist Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Officer Simpson had a good time
last night, chasing hoboes. Two of ths
fraternity arrived in this city on train
No. IS. and the officer was not long in
fastening onto one of them. The man
was taken to the police station and
held on the charge of evading his fare
Simpson had not returned to his bea,
for more than minutes before the
second hobo showed up. There was a
short but spirited chase and hob.
number two passed the night in the
police station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The grist mills here have market
for grain which pays small profits. a
large flock of beautiful doves live
almost entirely on the grain spilled
from cars unloaded in the railroad
yard. Their rallying place is on a sun
ny slope of the Opera house roof. and
from this lofty place they watch the
grain market closely. When business
is dull in the winter. they fare badly.
but as a rule they are well supplied.
They never steal but simply take what
would otherwise be wasted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Two Accidents At the Lockwood

A young boy named Delaware Dime.
an employee In the spinning room of the
Lockwood mill. caught his hand in the
machinery. yesterday afternoon and
crushed one finger so badly that ii was
found necessary to amputate II.
DIR. Thayer had not much more than
finished the surgical operation on the
above wound than he was called to look
after a bad wound on the right hand of
Gorham Carr. overseer of the card room
In the same mill. Mr.. Carr had got
caught in the machinery and his hand
was so badly crushed that II was found
necessary to amputate the thumb and
part of the index finger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Mrs. burlington. wife Of Rev. Cyrus
Purington, pastor of the Methodist
church. died. Tuesday afternoon. after
painful illness of cancer Of the stom-
ach. Mrs. Purington had been a res
ident of this place only few years but
during this time had been in feeble
health. During her long illness she
was always patient and cheerful. The
remains. accompanied by her husband.
were taken to Bowdoin, Wednesday.
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

: L. O.. Savage laid on the reporters
desk. yesterday. several very fine
cigars. ;a(e CALLED them the Union
Ten" izinG that in union there is
streng he scribe hesitated about
lightinSqs but Mr.. Savage treasured
him aifH1he took the risk. Very fine
smoke. He appreciated the cigar and
told Mr.. Savage so. The Journal man
is not advertising his stock. He has
bought some "fvers" for his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
Our Candy Kitchen
Cannot be Excelled.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN wArERWLlE

Over the wonderful cures that Prof.
COwan is making After all other
powers and remedies have failed he
has taken cases and restored them to
health. He makes a speciality OF
chronic diseases, such as brain, eye,
heart, stomach, nervous prostration,
and all weakly troubles; spinal, kid
ney and rheumatic. All having any Of
the troubles mentioned. should call or
send for circulars. Permanently To-
Gated at the Bay View hotel, Water
vile, Me
Office hours 9 A. NJ. to 9 p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The following new books have been re-
ccived at the library: "Travel and Talk. y
In two volumes. by Rev. II. r. Haweis;
Evolution of France During the Repub-
lie by Baron Goliath: Battle of Har-
lem Heights" by II. r. Johnson: Ger
tain Accepted Heroes by Henry Cabot
Lodge: Being a Boy" by Charles Dud-
ley Warner All of the above are valu-
able volumes, in point of superior reading
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Rupert r.. Jackson of Augusta. was
here. Thursday. a few hours The Jour
nal IL informed that Mr.. Jackson has en-
gagged with l.. Anderson K Co. and will
soon assume his new duties as second
book-keepcr and stenographer In the Co
burn Wooden Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

At the First Baptist church. Sunday.
the subject of the pastors morning
sermon will be The Lord and Thy
Soul Song service. chorus choir with
special selections, at $50. followed by
missionary and evangelistic service.
topic: Great Missionary Heroes. from
Christ to Now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

meeting of manufacturers of wire and
wire nails held. Thursday. at the Wal.
dorf-Astoria. New York city. may have
important results. 1t was held in further
ance of a plan to consolidate the inter.
ests in the lines named. throughout the
country. that Is. so it is said. to form a
trust. j. p. Morgan & Co. are said to be
behind the movement. and according to
current reports. the interests involved ag-
gregate $50 900, OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

City Marshal Calls attention was
called to the fact that party was SELL
ing handkerchiefs. yesterday. in the
outlying districts. The party could
not answer several questions pro-
pounded by the city marshal. and was
given the choice to leave town or to go
to Jail. He left town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The Current Events Club will meet.
Monday afternoon, at $50 o'clock. with
Miss Annie S. Banks, Chestnut street
Pilgrim Founders" will be the sub
ject and articles to be read are:
Round About Scrooby," Pilgrims in
Leyden," Pilgrim Life i'll Common"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Hadiey o. Halves returned. Thursday
evening. from StoniHgton. Hancock coun-
ty, where he had been for several days.
Mr.. Halves is the past grand patron of
the Order of the Eastern Star and while
in Stonington instituted Il chapter of that
order. with 40 charter members the eX-
crcises attending the institution occurring
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Halves enjoyed
his visit very much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

First Lieutenant-elect J. II. Whitehouse
and Second Lieutenant-elect j. w. Dut-
ton of Co. II. I'd Regiment. N. G. 8. NJ. &,
of this city. attended the meeting of the
examining board at Portland and passed
the oral examination to which they were
Subjected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

George Wright. who has caused the
police much trouble, was arraigned in
the police court. yesterday morning.
charged with intoxication, second Of
fence. He was sentenced to 80 days in
Jail and costs. but upon the costs being
paid the mittimus was suspended on
the condition that Wright would leave
the CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The rousing. side-splitting afterpiece.
entitled Alaska or On to Klondike," in
Producing the entire company at each
performance of Hi Henry's Minstrels.
will be the best thing seen here for long
time. The Boston papers claim that the
afterpiece is one of the most laughable
farces seen in Boston for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

You can hardly believe your eyes
when you visit the basement of NJ
Roberts store and see the low prices
on his Christmas goods. particularly
on the profusion of china pieces like
cups, saucers, vases. plates, bowls, etc,
etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Hallowell Lodge. American Benefit
Society. will hold special meeting.
next Wednesday evening. for the pur-
pose of nominating officers for the en-
suing year. The lodge now has IS
members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Miss Elsie M. Walton went to Boston.
Friday. where she will visit relatives sew
eral days. During her stay there. Miss
Walton. who Is already an excellent per-
former on the guitar. will study that in
trument with Walter Jacobs. one OF the
leading players In New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
lie In COburn hall. Wednesday evening.
Dec. ~, owing to a change Of date.

The 6hakespcarean recital in Grange
hall. Thursday evening. by George H.
Williams of New York. on the COMEDY Of
Much Ado About Nothing" was said by
those who attended to be the best thing
OF the kind that ever visited Skowhegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Forrest A. Rowell. who entered Colby
as freshman this year. has closed his
connection with his class. fact that will
be regretted by all who know this young
man. He was good man in the foot ball
and base ball teams and will be greatly
missed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Harry PETER. the reputed midtlleweight
champion of the Pacific coast, met his
first defeat. Thursday night. when he was
knocked out in the 18th round by George
Byers of Boston. at the boxing exhibition
given by the Waterbury Athletic Club at
the Auditorium. Waterbury. CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

placed at the Electric car crossing by
the Maine Central. They are for the
purpose Of warning the operators of
the fiange diggers so that they may
raise the diggers in going over the
crossing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
The Somerset hotel, Iofh Arson. Ie..

has for many years been the home a.
sportsmen and the commercial man when
In this section of the State. The hotel is
but a short distance from the best fish
ponds and hunting grounds in the State.
ample and the very best. The cuisine
speaks Tor itself and the terms are most
reasonable. When making plans To-
yo0r summer outing remember the Som
essSs 1oeea Gee. n. Clarke. proprietor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Lessor. the weather prophet. has
made bet of $40 that we will not have
more than 5 days Of sun from Dec.
to Dec. q. The sun must be out
hours day to be called a day of sun.
That means a spell Of cloudy weathe,
for us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Many from this city. who became per-
sonally acquainted with Evangelist Tay-
lor during the time in which he labored
here. have been in attendance at many
of the meetings that have been held in
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Rev. Father LeDuc returned from
Skowhegan. yesterday. He had been
in that town during the week on ac-
count Of the absence of Father La
CrOix.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The subject of Rev. Mr.. Lindsay's
sermon, Sunday morning. in the Meth
odist church, will be Three Prominent
Characters in Prominent Transac-
tion."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

Rev. FIR. Hebrard, one Of the Lewiston
Dominican Fathers who was here for the
celebration of the Feast Of the Emacu-
late Conception at the st. Frances de
Sales Catholic church returned home,
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

The teachers of the city schools have
formed u class in physical culture and
meet at the High school. Monday even
ines. Miss Harriet Matthews of Augusta,
will be the instructor.