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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09
THE MAINE FARMER.
A R-;sf Sketch Of Tho Widely Known Old
Family Newspaper.

For over three score years and ten
the Maine Farmer has been the leading
Paper of its class in the State. 1t grew
out of the necessities OF the time. being
founded to meet the demands of "A more
progressive agriculture Its birth was
really a result of the establishment of
the Kennebec Agricultural Society i:
1892 1t was started in Winthrop, jan
uary p. 1898. bearing the name of the
kennebec Farmer. the publishers benG
William Noyes & Companyan the edi-
tor DR.. Ezekiel Holmes. 1t was printed
in quarto form, the size of the printed
page being "a by 81 inches.
After eight numbers of the paper had
been issued the name of the Maine
Farmer was adopted and journal OF
the useful arts was added to the motto
for its field of operations. The first
four volumes We're published in Win
throp. and then the paper was moved
to Hallowell. In 1888 it was purchased
by Marcian SeaVy and moved back to
Winthrop. Mr.. Seavy sold out the next
year to Mr. NoyeS and Benjamin f.
Robbins, the latter remaining in the
firm but two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

In 1914 the Farmer was purchased by
Russell Eaton, one of the founders of
the Kennebec Journal, who moved the
paper to Augusta, changed its form to
that of folio, which it has since re-
tanned. enlarged the paper and i'm
proved it in every respect. Mr.. Eaton
made another enlargement in 1S41. In
1860, 1870 and 1883 other engagements
were made, and the paper is now
modern sized, eight page affair. After
publishing the paper IA years Mr..
Eaton sold out in 1858 to Joseph A.
Holman and James s. Manley, formerly
proprietors of the Gospel Banner. Spec
ial attention was now paid to a compi-
latiOn of the general news, making the
Farmer a complete family paper, that
department being edited by Mr..
Holman.
On account of failing health. in 1861.
Mr.. Manley sold his half interest to
William S. Badger. For SO years Mr..
Badger continued as proprietor and
manager of the paper, becoming vet
eran in the service and at the time Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

Since 1899 the insane Of Ma n, unse-
the liberal provisions of the state,
have been cared for at the great insti-
tuition at Augusta, directly across the
river from the State House. Prior to
that time this unfortunate class was
confined in almshouses or jails or left
uncared for. In 1884 the L. gislature
$40, 900 for the purpose of
building an asylum, if a like sum
should be raised by individual dona-
lions within one year. Just before the
time limit expired Reuel Williams of
Augusta and Benjamin Brown of Vas
salboro came TO the front, each agree
ing to contribute $4,000 for the pur
pose. Mr.. Brown proposed to also do
nate as the site for the asylum 200
acres of land lying on the Kennebec in
Nassalboro, but as the Augusta site
was deemed much the more eligible he
authorized the State to sell the Vas
salboro land from which $4,000 was real
lied. Reuel Williams was the first
commissioner in charge of the erection
of the hospital. The general plan of
the asylum at Worcester, Mass, was
adopted, and for several years the work
went on, new appropriations being
made, of $500 in 1888 and $4,000 in
1910 to complete the wings. On the 14th
of October, 1910, one of the 126 rooms
was occupied by the first patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

The most memorable incident in The
history of the institution was the ter
rible fire of the early morning of Decem-
Der 4,lS50 in which q patients and one
attendant lost their lives. Over $4,000
was at once used in repairing and I'M
proving the buildings and the capacity
of the asylum for $50 patients was con-
tinually taxed. From time to time the
asylum has been enlarged to meet the
imperative needs of more relief for the
insane of the State. Two large brick
pavilions were built few years since.
A model farm of over 400 acres is con-
nected with the institution.
The first superintendent was Dr.
Cyrus Knapp of Winthrop. In August
1S41, he was succeeded by DR.. Isaac
Ray of Eastport, who in turn was fol-
lowed by DIR. James Bates in 1s45. Dr.
Henry NJ. Harlow was appointed su-
perintendent in 1851 and was at tine
head of the institution until April, 1855.
when DR.. Bigelow T. Sanborn, who had
been an assistant for 16 years. became
superintendent The administration
of DR.. Sanborn has been a most i'm
portant era; nearly half the present
buildings have been erected and occu-
pied under his supervision. Connected
with the institution are nearly 200 per-
sons in various capacities, and ABOUT
725 patients are now cared for there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

his death, April ,, 1897, being the old
est newspaper man in continuous SER
vice in the State In 1878 Mr.. Homan
retired, selling his interest to Hon.
Joseph H. Manley who, by the recent
death of the senior proprietor, is now
the managing head of the paper. BY
a remarkable coincidence Mr.. ManleT
also succeeded Mr.. Badger as president
of the Augusta Savings bank.
DR. Holmes, the first editor of the
paper. held that position until 1861
when DR.. n. T. True of Bethel took
his place, continuing four years. Sam
uel l.. Boardman was agricultural edi-
tor from 1869 to 1879, and was succeeded
by DR.. w. b. Lapham. the we'll know II
historian. who had been general news
editor since 1872. In 1883 u. A. Gilbert
assumed the agricultural editorshir.
The general news editor since 1881 has
been Howard owen, who had previous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09
BOARD OF TRADE.
Its Officers and Its Work During Its Ten
Years of Existence.

For just a decade the Augusta
Board of Trade has been a potent fac
tor in the affairs of the city. This Or
ganization had it's birth in 1887, the
first meeting being held June 10 of that
year. The board started life with about
rs members which has since been in
creased to over 100.
1t was fitting that the first president
of the board should be E. c. Allen, the
head of Augustus first great publish
ing house. He served several years
and his successors in the office have
been Ira H. Randall, John w. Chase,
A. S. Bangs and C. S. Hichborn. The
secretaries of the board have been
Treby Johnson, c. S. Hichborn, H. q.
Staples and the present incumbent, F.
]. C. Little. The first treasurer of the
board was c. S. Hichborn, and he has
been followed by Thomas J. Lynch and
c. r. Written. 1t will be noticed that
the present president, c. S. Hichborn.
cashier of the First National bank,
has filled all the various offices. Since
the organization of the board he has
been leading spirit, and to his indi-
vidual effort may be credited much OF
the good work it has accomplished.
Following is full list of the present
officers:
President, Charles S. Hichborn: vice
presidents, John w. Chase, Arthur w.
Whitney, Melvin S. HolWay; treasurer,
Charles r. Written; secretary Fremont
]. c. Little; directors, A. 5. Bangs, j.
H. Manley, NJ. V. 3. Chase, f.. 5. Ly-
man, Byron Boyd, I. H. Randall, A. w.
Brooks.
A memorable incident in the history
of the board was the meeting of the
State Board Of Trade here, september
%, 1892. 1t was a grand affair, held in
the Opera house, with many distin-
gushed speakers and an elaborate pro-
gramme 1t is not an easy matter to
give summary of the work the board
has done. In many matters relating
to the welfare and prosperity of the
city it has taken the lead and inau-
gurated movements that have been
successfully carried out. A few of these
may be mentioned. 1t was the most po-
tent factor in securing the continuous
appropriation from Congress for inn
proving the channel of the kennebec. 1t
shaped and directed the opposition to
the movement,a fewyears ago, to make
Portland instead of Augusta the State
capital. The idea of a city building first
came from the discussions in the board
relative to a city armory, and the plans
to amend the city charter likewise orig
mated there. Now it is carrying on
negotiations for the establishment Of a
shoe factory here, with every prospect
of success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

~ been associated with the kennebec
journal for 25 years; and the horse and
poultry departments have been for a
number of years in charge of DR.. G. NJ.
Twitchell.
The Farmer has had an extensive
circulation for many years and against
all attempted competition has main
tanned its position as the exponent of
the progressive and intelligent farmers
Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

The Portland and Kennebec Railroad
was completed to this city late in 1851.
It's completion was aided by loan of
100000 by the city. The first locomo-
tive steamed into the village December
1851, and stopped at the foot of Court
street, where a great crowd gathered
to examine the wonderful machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

When William Robinson, Judge Bridge.
and Benjamin Whitwell. built houses in
Augusta. the former in 1901 and the two
latter soon after. they procured stone
for the underpining in Massachusetts,
at great expense. A generation later
half a dozen granite quarries We're
opened in the neighborhood of this city.
Now the granite of Augusta and
is known the world over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

one of the most historic ana interest
ing old mansions in Augusta IL the
Williams homestead at the corner OF
stone and Cony streets. The view
shown above Is of the south front. IN
house was built in the first decade OF
this century by Colonel Arthur Lith-
gov. then sheriff of kennebec county
who sold il "A few years later To Hon.
Reuel Williams. for half centIry on
of the leading men of the city ana
State.a The back of the hous is tow Al d
the st4Dct and the story goes that the
buiIdD; did this as the result Of a gu n
rel wish Judge Cony. who built BRICK
house son the opposite side Of the street
In tue Williams house things have
been eft pretty much as they were
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
NOT MANY KILLED.

Victoria, h. c.. Sept. 25.-The steamer
city Of Seattle arrived from Skaguay at
noon. bringing the following specials
to the Associated Press:
Finnegan's Point, on Chilkoot trail,
Sept. @.-Sheep's Camp nine miles above
here. was nearly wiped off the face OF
the earth yesterday morning by a sec
tion Of a glacier breaking loose from the
main body which came crashing down
the canyon for two and half miles.
carrying death and destruction in its
wake. The first reports that were
brought down last night by men who
had braved the perils Of the food anil
the prccipice to get out, was that not
less than seven were killed and dozens
were MANNED and hurt. as we'll as thou
sands of dollars worth of property be-
ing destroyed. But the latest reports.
confirmed by a hundred witnesses. has
brought the certain death loss down to
one, man named Choynski. of San
Francisco. Several were hurt some
what, but none fatally There may be
ether deaths, but so far no other bodies
can be found. though the loss Of supplies
will reach $25,OOO, Many have lost every
thing, after tolling for weary days to
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
MYSTERIOUS POWERS.
a Wonderful Remedy for wonderful
Age.

/ Electricity ia the wonder Of the age.
and the mode OF treatment IL the scrne
OF perfection. II penetrates the secret
ambush Of disease and extsrmlnates Il.
root and branch, forever. II removes
the wTetched symptoms Of loathsome
maladies and averts It's dreadful effects
1t cures many Of the most hopeless cases
and relieves pain that every known rem
edy has failed IA. and can be subs.an-
tiated by the evidence Of hundreds who
have been cured by DR.. Darrin. We give
below a long list Of cures performed In
Idaho. Oregon and Washington:
Mrs. f. a. Morris. Newberg. Oregon
Asthma and bronchitis ten years; restored
two years ago.
Thos. Madison Pennington. Oregon
Scrofulous swelling under the ear. causing
total deafness; cured.
A. E. Miller, photographer. 227 Knott
street. Alblna, oregon-Stricture many
years. 50 life was despaired Of; cured.
Ex-sherin A. T. schoeps' daughter.
PtppllStR NOINiHtatcfu tiOtSis COFIft
Front and Clay streets. Portland; loss
Of appetite. liver complaint and rheu-
matte neuralgia for six months; cured.
Mrs. A. Banlster. Meadow. Lewis coun-
ty. Wash.-ExcruciatIng pains in eyeballs
liver and kidney complaint. deafness 81
years. and lump in her side. thought
10 be an ovarian tumor; cured
VIM. ". colwell, Ilwaco. wash.-Sciatic
rheumatism and liver complaint; restored
10 health. Also his brother. George l..
Colwell. Ilwaco. was cured OF numbness
OF the arm.
Mrs. r. II. Humphrey, l32 L street.
Portland; cured after nine doctors had
failed, OF painful menstruation and womb
trouble in every conceivable way. gen
eral debility, pain through the heart and
lungs.
Charles Christerman, Portland, Ore
gon-Scrofulous catarrh 50 bad that de-
struction OF his nose was thfestened and
had become so offensive that # was sick
ening both to himself and friends; cured
in two months.
Owing to the wishes Of hundreds, DR..
Darrin has concluded TO keep his Astoria
Office open another month and can be
found at the Oceident Hotel until No
vember l. This viii give converts to his
method OF cure an opportunity to avail
themselves OF his treatment by electri-
city. The poor treated free except med
icines. from . 10 10 a. m. daily. Hours
for paying patients, from 10 a. m. to
p. m.
Charges low and reasonable, according
to circumstances and ability to pay. He
gives free and confidential examinations
to all at the office or by letter. He treats
all diseases OF the eye, ear, nose, throat
catarrh and deafness. as well as acute,
chronic. privare and nervous diseases of
whatever nature, IL durable; no cases
taken if not. Out Of town patients are
treated with unfaillng success through
correspondence; one visit desirable. Write
for symptom blank and circular. Letters
Of inquiry promptly answered.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
NAVAL VESSEL
FOR THE YUKON
Revenue Service Cannot Maintain Or
der In Alaska Like the Navy.
THE SHEEP CAMP DISASTER
N, SO May Dead as at First Reported
The Camp Wiped Out With Great
loss Of Property

New York Sept. IA special 10 the
Herald from Washington says:
Acting Secretary Roosevelt faysrs III
assignment " naval vessel 10 the W.
kon river for patrol duty. The sugges
ton has been made By william G. II.
Storey. that a ste-p-wheeler be ordered
detailed by the government and sent to
the Yukon TO patrol that stream begin.
ming next spring. Lieutenatn Storey 4
scheme also contemplatcs the establish
ment Of three stations on the Yukon. one
AT each end and the third in the CEN
ter. at each Of which will be stationed
about % marines. surgeon and an
officer. He points out THAI lawlessness
has prevailed to an alarming extent in
Alaska. and that naval force Is alb
solutely necessary TO suppress disorder.
Mr. Roosevelt opposes the suggestion
that the revenue cutter service can main
tain order In Alaska as well as the navy.
The conditions which will almost in
eyitably arise on the Yukon river when
that avenue OF communication opens up
In the spring" he said, will be such
as to call for the presence Of a military
force. officers trained to military duty
under military discipline. The officers
and men OF the revenue marine service
are excellent seamen and most efficiea,
In the performance OF their duty, but this
duty calls for something outside the scope
OF their training and experience. 1t calls
nj once for the sailor, the soldier. and.
In measure. the civil officer Should a
channel be discovered sufficient to ad-
nit a revenue cutter. one OF our light
draught gunboats could enter with equal
safety. and once there, would be the more
effective craft"
No one doubts at the navy department
that Mr.. Rooseyel's views will be adopt
ed by Secretary Long. In such case.
1t is believed the gunboat Wheeling will
h. used for patrol work on the Yukon
and 1t is intended to send her to Alaskan
waters as soon as the Baltimore arrives
In Honolulu.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
Mount Baker Region Of Nashinqton
Rich in Gold.
RICHER EVEN THAN KLoNDIKE
The Country Is Very Rugged and Dangerous
Every hill FILLED With Precious
Nstal-No rlseers.

Seattle, Sept. 5.-The first authentic
news concerning washlngton's new FL
dorado near Mount Baker. and how to get
there. with all itermediate details, was
brought to Seattle yesterday by <. W..
sapportes.
According to Mr., sapportes. the route
is passable and not very difficult until
the investigator ls within five miles OF
the promised land. but the last five miles
present obstacles that would forever dis
courage anyone who was not an exper-
fenced prospector and mountaIneer. There
is In Mount Baker and it's surrounding
heights enough gold. says Mr.. sapportes.
to keep prospectors busy for the next
ten years. All the stories Of the fabu-
lous discoveries are corroborated.
I A special correspondent Of the Evening
f, Times sends word from sumas today
as follows:
The gold discoveries in the mountains
Of Whatcom county are beyond any
doubt the richest in the annals OF the
Pacific coast, or even in Alaska. So say
the most experienced prospectors. Tie
mineral range runs northwest and south
east, and today Is located for three miles.
Every hill In the immediate vicinity OF
the find is covered with location stakes"
At present there are $50 p-ospectors in
the field. The vein Is free milling quartz
Of sugar and rose color. carrying copper
and silver. The vein can be traced half
mile. The cropping is under solid por-
phyry. The gold is known as wire
gold'' and can be seen without trouble
by the naked eye and picked out with
the fingernails.
IF there is any placer mining, It has
not yet been demonstrated to be a pay
ing proposition. Tenderneet cannot go
where the rich claims are to be found
without the gravest danger Of losing
their lives.
The country in which the finds are
& located Is as rugged as can be imagined
1t will take enormous sums to develop
it. No one should go in before next
spring"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
NEW WORKERS START.

New York Sept 25.-Four vessels now
in por; are preparing for trip to the
Klundikc. and within 60 days they will
set out for the land OF gold and plenty.
The Gloucester fishing schooner Nellie
G. Thurston will be the first to sail for
the harvest land. About September q
she will start for around Cape Horn or
through the straits OF Magellan. The
hold of the schooner has been reilitted
SO that she is able to carry . passengers
In place Of the tons OF fish formerly her
cargo. The schooner s. a. Woodbury. is
bound on the same mission and will sail
from this porJ a few days after the
Thurston. one steamboat is scheduled &c
make her way to the northwest. She
is the City Of Columbia, formerly OF the
Old Dominion line. The vessel has been
overhauled and is said to be in good
condition to make the trip The bark
Liberia, which was used In carrying
passengers to the west coast Of Africa.
is also 10 be used to carry passengers
TO the gold fields. The four vessels will.
II is expected, be able to carry from
10 to 10 passengers toward Klondike as
far as they can 30 in the winter season.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
WAR SHIPS TO HAWAII
Government Preparing for Trouble in the
Islands

New York, Sept. %. y special 10 the
Herald from Washington says:
As an aid to expedition In placing the
cruiser Baltimore On a,tv.e service upon
the arrival OF the Philadelphia from
Hawaii. Acting Secretary Roosevelt has
directed that lS) men b. transferred from
New York 20 Mare Island. The Phila-
delphia has on board several snor;-term
men, and the msn ordered to the Pacific
OF the Baluore. which will be placed
in commission with short crew October
!, although the )rlors 10 tho Philadelphia
TO return home contaia a proviso that
she shall not leave Hon)lul until Rear
Admiral Miller Is certain the Japanese
cruiser Naniwa has started for Japan,
navy department officials believe the
Naniwi has already left Hawaii. The
Wheeling. It is believed. will reach IIa-
waii in three or four days. so that the
Philadelphia will be IN California waters
In 10 days, or about October S. providing
the Nanlwa has gone Twenty-four
hours will probably b. allowed for the
transfer of "fh 'ers and men to the nalti
more and six iJyS later, or about October
10, modern American cruiser in splendid
condition will be ~ Honolu.l where she
can remain for three years, ~ necessary
IN the meantime Il is proposed to keep
the battleshin Oregon at san Francisco
ready to stprt for Kawaii the moment
danger Is repor, I.
The authorities have no doubt from
Official Information that Japan is sending
soldiers to the island who, upon the ap-
pearance OF a sesmlngly good opportu-
nifty are TO make an attempt to over
throw the Dole governmant. The instruc-
tions to Rear Admiral Miller require
him In such an emergency to hoist the
American flag and land sailors and ma
rines one of the vesscls would be then
Immediately dispatched 10 the United
States for further assistance. Reports
are In circulation that the Wheeling has
taken new Instructions 10 Rear Admiral
Miller and to Minister sewan.
The Herald is assured by high author
ity, however that the only instructions
sent to these officials are as indicated
above-in case of emergency, land sailors
and hoist the American nag.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT.

Lenox, Mas, Sept. 25.-President Nc
Kinley and his party had splendid
weather for their second day in the
Berkshires They were much interested
in Lenox, the summer home of Million
aires and many prominent people. At 10
o'clock drags were drawn up before the
door and the party were soon wheeling
rapidly over the Telford roads Of Lenox.
At George Westinghouse estate, at Err
skine Park, a stop was made, while the
president and Mrs. Mckinley paid their
respects to Mrs. Westinghouse.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26
THE GULF ROAD.
WIN Be an Independent Line in jan
uary.

Denver, Sept. 25.-on the first Of jan
uary next the Gulf road will take its
place among the Colorado lines as an
independent system. The reorganization
committee called upon holders Of secur-
tiles of the Gulf and kindred interests
TO deposit their securities with the Cen
trail Trust Company, OF New York The
object is to secure certificates of depos-
its, list the certificates upon the New
York stock exchange. The road has been
under the hands OF Receiver Trumbull
for three and half years. and is now
in first-class physical condition through
out. The system embraces about 100
miles OF railway, extending into Wyo-
ming on the north; to the eastern border
of Colorado and south to Texas, and
includes the main line extending from
penter to Pueblo and Texas line, the
Colorado Cetral broad and narrow gauge (:
the Denver. Marshall & Boulder road:
the Greely, Salt Lake & Pacific. and the
Cheyenne Z Northern. The Julesburg
branch of the Gulf and the Denver. Lead
vile Gunnison. known as the South
Park.
The reorganization means that the au-
thority of the Gulf will extend to the
Fort Worth line.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-26

For tho FIRST time IN It's history, the
university of Durham Is about 10 mark
its appreciation Of feminine education
by conferring a degree on Miss Jane Il.
Harrison. the well-knowH Greek scholar
and lecturer on Greek art. and pnrticu
larry Greek painting. Miss Harrison hns
bccn frequent contributor % magazine
literature and has published works on
Grork vase painting. she won the Ian.
gungc scholarship al Cambridge.