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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

There We're some serious blow downs.
ana it seems a miracle that no one was
injured
One case of a narrow escape happened
on State street. A tree in Mrs. Mar
tins yard lost large limb. The limb
fell directly on the chimney of the
double house owned by Mrs. NJ Fl.
Seruton and Mrs. II. S. Blaisdell.
The former had been in her garden
looking after some cucumber plants
and had just entered the house when
the crash came.
The bricks from the chimney were
scattered in every direction, and they
came Gathering down the roof, falling
with a PUNK all over the garden,
making a sorry sight.
Had Mrs. Scruton remained there a
few seconds longer she would I'M
doubleday have been killed, as where
The bricks. too, went to the front sid -,
Of the house, and fell upon the side
walk. Fortunately no one was pass
ing that way. a part of the chimney
on Mrs. Blaisdelrs side of the house
was also torn away by the limb.
An elm tree in the yard of the Will
liam r. Smith Grammar school was
blown over and one at the south of Au-
gusta house, near the street, lost sew
eral large limbs. Among the other heavy
blow-downs were noticed those on the
premises of F. r. Partridge. T.. G.. Doe.
and T. S. Nero.
The telephone wires We're hari
losers, two very bad accidents befall-
ing them. One was by the breaking of
a large limb from an elm tree on the
land of Miss Ann Williams on Hospital
street, the limb falling across the wires
which connect with Gardiner The
only way connections with that city
could be made until the break was re
paired was around by way of Lewiston
and Brunswick.
Another disaster happened in Farm
| ingdale the wires there being badly
smashed by the storm.
| At one time two-thirds of the tele-
| phones We're unavailable. The force
| was out doing everything possible to
straighten out the troubles. and by
| night, the wind having subsidized. the
| connections were well restored.
| The gale went down with the sun,
blown MINDLESS. II was an ugly thing.
coming at this time of year, and what
the trees may have suffered by it ana
other vegetable life, is beyond ouI
knowledge. We don't know exactly
how they feel now. They must be dis
tressed They certainly looked 1t,
| Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15
Proposals for Printing and Binding.

Office County Commissioners Kennebec
County:
Bids will be received at the office of the
county commissioners of Kennebec
county until IL O'Clock noon August 3d.
1897 for furnishing all material, printing
and binding the new forms of blanks used
in the probate and Insolvency court of
Kennebec county as required by law.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the probate office. Augusta. on and after
July 12th. 1897. The right is reserved to
reject any and all bids.
Augusta, July 9Th, 1891.
RUEL G. BURGESS
SAMti Ell SMITH
SEWALL PETTiNGII1L.
County Commissioners.
djulys. Ii ,2ake9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

Miss Pillsbury of Belfast, returned
home, Wednesday. after a visit with
Mrs. +. L. Bradbury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of f.
II. Walker, ticket agent. Augusta. the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free of ex
pense.
GEO. f. EVANS. General Manager.
F. e. BOOTHBY. G.. p. & T. A.
Portland, June IS, 1897
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15
NO HARD TIMES

NO HARD times
For our workers. We offer such in
ducements that you can get the last dol
lar. II necessary, at any home. We have
workers that are making over
SO PER DAY.
We will send their names and ad-
dresses on application. We have about
Five Hundred Workers now. making big
money. easy. and we want
1000 MORE.
We offer the chance OF lifetime. No
experience needed. Ladies' and children
make some of the most successful work
ers. No talking required. Simply show
our magnificent premiums and take their
subscriptions. We want Agents in ever
town in the Y. s. and Canada. We ars
now distributing 10000 IN Premiums.
Prizes and Cash. We give BicvcIes.
'Cameras. Gold Watches. Guns, Pianos.
Organs. Desks or Dollars for a few hours
want It, Now is the time. A noe. Mag
azine and premi,sm List Free by ad.
dressing CREAM PUB. CO.. Belfast.
Aaina
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

The Hon. James w Bradbury of Au-
gusta. ex-Unfted states senator. now IN
his 96th year, has contributed gener-
ously toward the movement for a
statue of Washington to he presented
10 France at the Paris exposition. HIS
letter to Mrs. Margaret ]. Nj. Sweat of
Portland over whose signature the APP
peal was mad vas written In Il clear
hand and tersely expresses his high
regard for the character Of Washing
ton.-Portland Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

A SUMMER BREAKFAST.
when the appetite is particularly fas-
tidous, can be tempting and inviting
from our fresh and delicious stock of
cereals. Our cracked wheat, H-O, ce-
realine. wheatena Germea, hominy.
shredded wheat cream of wheat are
thoroughly enjoyed on a warm MORN
ing. Our rolled wheat, graham. rye
and griddle cake flour make many
dainty morsels for breakfast. Our
Rival Java Coffee is unexcelled. Try it.
Hill & Locke, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

II is marvellous how these goods can
be made to sell at this price. There is
undoubtedly sad story of keen compe-
t!ton and poorly paid sewing girls, in
these prices, We closed out the lor.
many of them worth double the price.
Ladies' Skirts, Night Gowns, Chemise,
Ladies Drawers. Corset Covers, at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15
Officers Commissioned.

The following ofiicers-elect of thl
National Guard received their com
missions, Wednesday. from Adjutani
General Richards:
Captain William O. Peterson. Com
pany X, LIST Regiment, elected major OF
the LIST Regiment, Captain Dana w
Lovejoy of Company +, LIST Regiment
1st Lieutenant c. Har; Blackington
Company F. lst Regiment and War.
rem L. Riker If IL wiston, ID Lieutenant
Ambulance Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15
WIND AND RAIN.
Widespread Destruction Is
Wrought by a Fierce Wind.
Some Heavy Limbs Blown Down..
A Narrow Escape.
Gale Estimated to Have Velocity Of 40 TO
SO Miles an HOUR.

The summer has been blown inside
out The deed was done. "Wednesday
one can expect anything now. Such
gale as fell upon this section. and II
did literally fall" and was according
~ felt, is practically unprecedented Mt
this time of years.
At least so say some of the older in
habltants. The wind blew ii is esti
mated from 40 to so miles an hour. It
was a pretty steady wind at that as
winds go. and one could get the very
choicest of it on the bridge Near the
water the flaws tore the water into
mist. That's something not often seen
that is the genuine article.
At times in the hardest of it, Wednes
day, puff would get right down onto
the water pick up the foam and some
of the solid stuff and literally make
mist of it, SO that from time to time
clouds would fly up the river at a terri
bic rate. 1t is not uncommon to see
the Wlhd PICK the tops of waves to
pieces and slap along n few drops-zip-
zip fashion. But for genuine tearing.
Wednesdays gale can go on record, as
a Screecher.
The devastation on the foliage was a
pitiful sight. Twigs and limbs are
scattered everywhere some finding
their way onto Water street, far from
any trees. One can't go block with
out finding many of the larger branches
broken off by the rude wind, and to
have seen the tree tops wildly waving
about, the wonder is that they ever
stood up under the pressure as well as
they did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15
500 each.

LOOK at the display in our large win
dow,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

This weather calls for vERANDA
CHAIRS. HAMMocKs and LAWN
SWINGS. l have them at bottom prices
HALL TREES. sIDEBoARDs and
CHITFoNIERs finer than ever.
COMBINATION sIDEBoARD and
CHINA CLOSET, be-o,y.
OFFICE and PARLoR DESKS.
TRUNKS and EXTENSION BAGS.
CLOTHES wRINGERs. a.2s; CASH.
Chiekering Piono, cheap.
a good working or driving horse for
$500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15
SOC each.
Lot s..
Lot g..

The finest and best Of the entire as
sortment. These goods are nicely made
Ind tastily trimmed.
Actual value $500. at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

Great Sale of Ladies' and Children's
Cambria ITnderwear;t the cloth and trim
mings cost more than we ask for the
completed garments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-15

Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou at Gas A. II. and Bangor. at LIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
ROLOFF AND LUIS ARRESTED.
They Are Required to Appear I'm
Baltimore for Trial.

NEW YORK, February 6.-General Car
los Roloff. Secretary .of War of the
Cuban provisional government, and DR..
Jose j. Luis were arrested to-day in
Commissioner Shields office, In the Fede-
raj building, on two warrants requiring
them 10 appear In Baltimore for trial,
TO answer charges of conspiracy" and
aiding and abetting," in connection with
a fiilibustering expedition which left Bal
timore for Cuba in July, 1895. They fur
nished $500 bail each
Assistant United States District At
torney Hinman consented 10 the dis
missal of the charges against General
Roloff, preferred in this city in connec-
ton with the flibustering expedition on
the steamship Woodall, which occurred
in 1885, and consented to DR.. Luis's re-
lease, upon his own recognizance, in the
same case. The hearing Of the charges
against DR.. Luis and Editor Enrique
Truiillo. to the effect that they were con-
cerned in the steamship Horsa expedi-
ton was set for to-day, but Lawyer
Leon j. Benoit, who appeared for them
waived examination before Commissioner
Shields, and the matter goes before the
Federal grand jury.
on Monday next at 10 O'clock. Assist
ant United States District Attorney Hin
man will move before Judge Brown, in
the United States Criminal Court for
the removal of General Roloff and Or.
Luis to Baltimore. 1t is very generally
believed that this formality will end all
legal proceedings against Cuban patriots
in the United States Court in this city, as
in no instance has conviction been OBJ
tanned here. The holding of the Luis
and Trujillo cases I'm allegiance is regard
ed as a mere formal proceeding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07

tenant-Commander John A. Rogers. was
also unused to the big top-heavy. modern
arfnored vessels. He has been steel
inspector at bethlehem. Pa. for a long
tlme, and had not been anoat since 1894.
IL Is believed that when the Indiana,
with rolling record Of about % degrees.
got into the long waves of Cape Hat
teras. her chief officers became con-
cerned about the stability Of the turrets,
ana concluded that the discreet thing TO
90 was to return to the smooth water Of
Hampton Roads
Precautions had been taken by the de-
partment 70 provide against 1lSJ such an
emergency. In addition 10 the steam
turret-turning machinery Of the ship, and
numerous hawsers. with windlasses. with
which Captain Evans. the former COM
mander Of the Indiana. once held the
guns in a storm. the Navy Department
recently added four huge clamps. held by
set screws four inches in diameter which
bound the turrets and barbettes together.
and the officials Of the department are
confident that there is no defect what
ever in the Indiana. and that her return
TO port was simply a manifestation OF
excessive caution on the part of her
officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07

and Fourth streets. on Friday night last,
was most successful and enjoyable
affair. Captain Gordon McCabe gave. In
his inimitable way. his charming remi-
niscences OF his Acquaintance with Tenny-
son. II was one Of the largest gathers
ings OF the club members which has been
held. and there were number Of guests.
The Artists Club has commenced the
new year most auspiciously Additional
members have been added, and the ap-
pearance and comfort OF the rooms have
been improved, while there appears a
deeper and more persevering interest in
the work, and a larger attendance. on
Monday nights and Wednesday. when
models pose, and the work done Is criti-
cised and aided by well-known artists.
who in turn take charge. On Friday.
the first Of the regular classes. which
are TO be conducted under the auspices
OF the club, was inaugurated. II was a
quick-sketch-life class, taught by Miss
Adele Williams.
While the Artists Club is, Of course,
not a social organization, there are few
events more pleasant, socially, than the
monthly gatherings of the members and
their friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07

l..
city. "is' Robert collum. this
roa,s, nev. J J. Lafrerty, of Richmond IS
'cs'ssered at the 81. 1amcs -
James. VI DanViile' IS at the st.
p .. Gardiner. of Richmond and r
tfo,r'' Ne'son' Ashevllle. n. c., are nj the
/, i. Balton, Charlottesville Va. A
-, -, Snearer Winchester va Mrs +. r.
"vou, OK Virginia. are at the National
49, ~. ~ hroaddus, OF Bristol. Va. Is at the
,,n'.eo states Observation-Disclosures w. J..
IIIIo'i.asne' OF Danville. Va, and George
leigh are at 'he Ra-
.. ;. Wilson, of Virginia: ]. NJ willis
Vt v virginia. and a. Gibson. OF Richmond
a.. are at the Howard House.
Mis' bradley Martin visited WASHING
~" 'ecentiy, TO engage the Marine Band
W Pay az her grand, fancy ball. soon 10
bFeh III New York on most elabo-
ldte ana eXtravagant scale II is un-
"eiNtoou that the band was quite willing
20 go as big price-in fact. Professor
+ dhclullis own terms-ywas agreed ~.
pu1 secretary Herbert objected. and the
great lady returned TO New York carrv-
ing along a marine rebuff Quite n row
WIS started By New YORK musicians
ABOUT this move. They did not relish
.ne 'ned OF Washington musicians being
osousnt 70 New York. and they threaten
ou trouble All is quiet, now. however.
POSTAL NOTES.
General Superintendent James r.
White, Of the Post-OfHce Department.
mas issued an order. which says:
me Director Of the Geological Survey
complaints that maps and other matter
mailed IN pasteboard mailing-tubes or ON
SUCKS are frequently received in n
damaged condition when sent by mail.
ana asks that special attention be given
'hls class or matter Postal clerks. post
masters, and all others are. therefore
cautioned to handle this class Of matter
with great care. as, under the most IA
VoraDle conditions. il is very apt TO be
damaged in transit"
waiter l.. Lewis has been con nnissioned
a 1ourth-class postmaster at Profit. Va.
ROBERT G. Scott. at Saltcreek. Va. and
} onn 9. Hefiin. at Lycoline, Va.
StdT service changes have been made
IN North Carolina as follows:
MorrisVille to Morrisville-From Febrr-
ary l6' 1897. increase service to three
times week. Change schedule to Tues
uay' thursday. and Saturday. with hours
OF arrival and departure as at present.
Monroe TO MOnrOe-From February 2.
1871 change service so as to supply Bau-
CONS at its new site. decreasing distance
S''4 miles, equal TO 1.S miles and back
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
ARE CARING FOR THE NEEDY.
Work of the Relief Association and
City Mission-Free Lunch.

The Executive Committee in charge OF
the relief fund, met in the Security Bank
building yesterday afternoon. Owing TO
the great volume OF business devolving
on the secretary. 1t was determined to
elect a recording, as well as corre-
spending. secretary Mr.. Richard H.
Mead was nominated to the former posi-
tion, and Mr.. Henry l.. Valentine to the
latter.
Two hundred dollars, together with
half barrel of herrings, a lot Of cloth
ing, and a keg Of molasses. was ap-
propriated for the City Mission.
Twenty-Five dollars was appropriated
to be used by the agent of the COM
mittee i'm the western environs OF the
city; $3.50 was voted for emergency
cases, and two loads of coal were sent TO
other emergency cases.
The agent In the West End reported
that he had Investigated twenty-five
cases. and has disbursed SIS in food and
clothing among fifteen families. The
work i'm other parts of the city is pro-
crossing favorably.
There will be another free lunch at
the BrOad-Street Mission tomorrow
night. 1t is earnestly hoped that those
who desire to help this good cause will
send provisions between the hours of l
and and 3 and Z.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
NASH AND DAVIDSON.
Monuments Provided for by the
Continental Congress.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February g.
(Special.)-T Committee on Library
has favorably reported a joint resolu-
tion to carry into effect two resolutions
Of the Continental Congress. directing
monuments TO be erected to the memories
of Generals Francis Nash, and William
Lee Davidson, Of North Carolina. The
resolution provides that "the sum
Of $500 be. and Is hereby.
appropriated for the erection of a
monument in honor of the memory Of
Brigadier-General Francis Nash, Of
North Carolina, according to the resolu-
tion Of Congress. passed on the 4th day
Of November, 1777: and that a like sum
be appropriated for the erection Of
monument in honor OF the memory of
Brigadier- General William Lee Davidson,
Of North Carolina. In accordance with
the resolution of Congress Uassed on the
10Th day Of September, 17Sl." Repre-
sentative Skinner appeared before the
committee and secured the report. which
embodies many interesting incidents Of
the Continental period
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
WELDON.
Newspaper Change of Base-A Plea
SAINT Entertainment.

WELDON. n. c., February 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Leader, small weekly news
paper, started at Roanoke Rapids a short
time ago, will be moved to Enfield.
An entertainment was given here last
night by the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union. A very good programme
had been prepared. and the audience was
well pleased with the programme. At
the conclusion of songs. rotations ETC..
by the children, Rev. Mr.. Hornaday. Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. delivered
a brief address. Interesting papers were
read by Mrs. J. B. Lee and Miss Fam
ME Dumkum, Of Richmond. Va, and
Miss Julia Mellichamper; Miss Lula
Stainback, a tiny little 5-year-old
mite, delivered the collection address,
which elected great applause.
Chief w. G. Purnell has ten
dered his resignation. and Alr. Samuel
Brown, a Confederate veteran, and wei,
known scout, who had many hair
breadth escapes during the late unplea-
santness, has been appointed in his stead.
Quite a number of Weldon people have
been suffering with the grip during the
past few weeks.
The sexton of the Episcopal church
here, a faithful old man. known as
Uncle Josh" to every one, died OF the
grip this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
WILLIAMSBURG.
Visitors TO jamestown IsIand-Ihe
Sick.

Visitors TO jamestown IsIand-The
Sick.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. February G.
(sueciai.)-Misses S. c. and A. A. Davis.
Of Brooklne, Mass. were among the visit
ors who were drove over to jamestown
Island yesterday. They returned here in
time for the train for Old Point.
It Is the intention OF the Norfolk
Rranch of the Association for the Pre-
seryation OF Virginia Antiquities to erect
a small house in the early Elglish style
Of architecture. for the convenience OF
members OF the society and visitors to
the island, and to beautify the grounds
about the church-tower.
Mr.. William Haw from Hanover. who
has been engaged orcontract work here
since the 26th OF November. left this eve
ming for Richmond; but will return next
week 10 finish up some work he has re-
Gently undertaken.
The regular term OF Judge Sydney
smith's court opens Monday. This Is the
regular grand-jury term. and Sheriff NJ
r Harrell on yesterday summoned r.
II. Powell. Sr.. William p. Graves. and
n d. Cole. 20 serve as grand jurors,
from Williamsburg.
Commissioner OF the Revenue T.
Dudley Saunders is confined 10 his room
today with the grip. Others who are
indisposed are Mrs. Lizzie Harrison Mr..
James It. Christian, Mr.. Walter Burns.
and Mrs. Christian.
Mrs. Samuel b. Richards, with her bro
ther MIR. Willie o. Topham, will leave
about the first Of the coming week for
Manchester.
Mrs Eudoxie Donnegan will return
home tomorrow from Norfolk, where she
won't TO attend the funeral OF her
brother. Mr. William Blassingham.
Miss Emily Adair. from Richmond. ar
rived here yesterday, to be with her
aunt, Mrs Lyman Z. Wharton. who has
been sick for some time with the grip.
Mrs. Gregory Spencer Is pronounced
oxtremely III to-day, and there are grave
doubts as to her recovery. She is attend
ed by Drs. George A. Hankins and r. A.
Wise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
AT NEWPORT NEWS.
PROBABLE GREAT INCREASE IN
THE COAL SHIPMENTS.
Preparations Therefor-OId Cars BE-
ing RebuiIt-New Ones Ordered
.Prize-Figbts-seve Pulled Of
A Novel Case.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February g.
(Special.)-It Is probable that within the
next few weeks the shipments OF coal
from this port by the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway will be greatly increased,
as this road has secured the bulk of
the New England coal trade.
1t is evident that the management of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway ex-
poets large increase I'm the coal traf-
fic, from the fact that the rolling stock
in the coal department is being largely
increased. Old cars are being rebuilt.
and about 30 new ones OF large capaci-
ties are being constructed. Several hun
dred Of these cars have capacity OF
forty tons each. and are the largest
coal-cars ever constructed. The proba-
bilty is that within a short time from
10000 to 175,CoO tons OF coal month,
or about 100000 tons annually will be
dumped in the vessels at the coal-piers
here.
PRIZE-FIGHTING
Local pugulistlc circles have been
quite active of late. several bouts
having Deeu puieu OIL near the city,
besides numerous dog and cock-fg
The latest development is a challenge.
issued by Jack Black, Of Phoebus, TO
Mac. Hartung. Of this city, for a twenty
round glove-contest, to take place on
March Oth. 1t is likely that the fight
will come off at Point Breeze, near this
city
A NOVEL CASE.
A novel civil action was disposed Of
by Justice Jett at Phoebus yesterday.
A week or so ago. John Brown, an in
mate Of the Soldiers Home, lost his
artificial teeth. A notice was promptly
posted, and also inserted I'm the local
papers, Offering a reward of s. TO any
person returning them. The teeth were
found by another soldier. who. instead
Of handing them to Brown, gave them
to John Leonard, saloon-keeper. When
Brown hsard where his teeth were, he
went to Mr.. Leonard and asked for them,
but the latter, fearing that If he sur
rendered them the finder would hold him
responsible for the 50 reward, declined
to give them up. Brown obtained a
warrant, in which he alleged that
Leonard was unlawfully in possession of
his teeth. The Justice sustained that
view of the case, and Brown is again
able to eat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
BUILDING ASSOCIATION FAILS.
Mutual, OF Atlanta, In the Hands OF
a Receiver.

ATLANTA. GA, February 6.-The Mu-
tual Building and Loan Association
was placed in the hands Of Judge James
A. Anderson to-day, as temporary re-
ceiver The receiver was appointed by
Judge John II. Candlis, on the applica-
ton Of certain shareholders, who state
that the association is insolvent. and
unable TO meet current Withdrawals of
the stock. The funds Of the associa-
ton are said 20 be small. 1t IS stated
I'm the petition that the recent decision of
Judges i'm Tennessee, and the receiver
ships of similar associations In that
State, have weakened confidence I'm the
Southern Mutual, and hence its insol-
vency. The association has I.2JO000
loaned on real estate. The loans are all
protected. but IL will be long time be-
fore some of them mature, and. i'm the
mean time the suits Will eat largely into
the revenues.