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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09
THE SPREADING CHESTNUT.
The Story of An Old and Beautiful Tree
That Graces Augusta.

Perhaps it may not be very We'll
known that Augusta has a chestnut
tree not unworthy to be mentioned with
the famous ones, among which is re-
called that described in LonSfelloW's
"Village Blacksmith This magnif-
cent chestnut tree is on the grounds OF
Mr.. Joseph A. Holman, State street. No
picture can give an adequate idea OF its
grand proportions and almost perfect
symmetry of form, from Whatever
point of view, although now too early
in the season to be seen in all its wealth.
of verdure and bloom.
This chestnut is one of three trees
r,anted near each other upon the
grounds then owned by the late Honor
able James l.. Child, about the year
1890. by his son. They were of quite
moderate size when the place was pur-
chased by Mr. Homan, in 1868. Two OF
them are now standing where they were
pIanted, one not so imposing in appear
ance. but still noble in it's proportions.
The third was cut down some years ago
to Give better room for the others.
The body of the tree represented, glrths
Twelve feet at a height of four feet from
the ground, and it's branches spread
over a space in every direction, or near
ly one hundred feet. Its estimated
height is now about 80 feet.
There are only a few other chestnut
trees known to be now growing IN this
civ. although many efforts nave peeh
made for their propagation from the nut
or by transportation, without result.
Two ofthese are standing in front OF the
Means estate on Green Street Place,
and one at the corner of Bridge ana
winter street in the Of the residence
Of the late Luther Severance. Neltner
of tbese. however, owing perhaps to IN
favorable location or uncongenial SOIL
have as vet attained any remarkaple
Growth. although they were set out III
tho same time with those on State
street.
If NAV be said that these beautlfui
treas are not always source OF uh-
mingled satisfaction and enjoyment TO
thar nossessors. The small BOY
fn,,nd them out long ago, and during
tha hrief months of the nutting season.
y, ,;s assertion of the fright OF dlscoV-
arv" with little regard to warning anu
,anonstrance swarms over the grouIi'i
AZ oil hours of the day and manages 10
,.,aLa off with much more imam MS
InrroI sbare of the nutting harvest
Whether he can ever be brought TO
ho1ason,e realization of the equitles
involved in the situation Is d pr'''e''
vet unsolved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09
If Burnt Hill toward Manchester.

of Burnt Hill toward Manchester
1t is a busy, thrifty, rus-urban place.
never idle, but always active-hence
the success Of it's various manufactur-
ing establishments. 1t is due to the en-
terprise of its citizens, that the dam
was constructed-a massive. durable
piece of stone work, which stretches
across the Kennebec, and over which
tumbles and spashes a never-failing.
but beautiful supply Of water, AFFORD
ing a water power which, for superior
facilities, is not excelled at the North.
The tradesmen are always up with the
times, doing their business in a straight
wants to get bill through the Legis-
lature. he has but to secure Augusta
influence, which is a potent engine
when in the right cause. If one Is in
doubt about getting an Office, he has
but to consult the Augusta Oracles. and
they will cast his horoscope correctly.
The best proof Of the smartness Of the
Augusta people is the fact that they
generally succeed in whatever they lay
their hands to. and hold on to what
they get. If this is doubted, ask the
Portland people.
But it is an educational, religious and
social respect, that Augusta bears the
palm. The schoolhouse, lyceum and
the church. always flourish here, and
in their private entertainments there Is
invariably to be found cordially as
well as refinement. Their tastes are
elevated in art and literature, and to be
an Augusta lady is a sufficient passport
into our best society, wherever found.
AS a clever evidence Of the newspapO-
rial taste of the men, We have but to
instance the fact that the majority
read The Journal, several hundred
copies of which are taken daily.
The private parties given by the Au-
gusta people during the legislative
session are Of high order. The ladies
generally win hosts Of admirers b!
their grace and dignity on such coca
sions, and many a representative has
been known to seek their fair hands in
consequence of their attractions. Al
ready the rustic Of new dresses Is heard.
and the noise Of preparation sounded
for the initial soiree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

When Augusta became city. in 1S49,
the population was 1892, Of which 5496
were upon the west side of the river.
and 2736 upon the east side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

What will be the celebration of the
second centennial of Augusta? Where
is the prophet to look ahead through
the years and picture the condition Of
the city when another century has
rolled around? What will be its
growth and it's fortunes? Where will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

st. Marks Home was opened in
November. 1870, as refuge for aged
women of whatsoever religious faith.
The home was originated by Allen
Lambard who gave the parish house
and lot valued at $1,000 for this purpose.
In 1870 the Legislature passed an act
constituting the rector, wardens and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09
OUR PORT TRAIT GROUPS.
AWord Concerning An Important Feature
Of This Centennial Supplement.

The Journal is glad to present as a
leading feature of this Augusta centen-
mai supplement- the portrait groups OF
the leading professional and business
men of the city. 1t is probable that no
feature will be of more interest to the
readers today, or more valued in years
to come
Augusta has every reason to be proud
of the men who manage its business
affairs of whatever nature and make it
the prosperous city it is, today. It's
Industrial leaders, its manufacturers,
Its professional men, lawyers, clergy
men, physicians, dentists, and others,
its bankers, and it's many classes OF
merchants are enterpriSing, public
SPIRITED, upright gentlemen, loyal citi-
zehs and good fellows all. They are
men OF whom any city anywhere would
be proud and though a large proper
tion of them are not Augusta born they
nave made the interests of Augusta
their interests, and as individuals and
DIS body they use their energy ana
thelr capital. their intellect and their
enthusiasm to promote its welfare.
IN the score or more of portrait
groups in these pages the Journal pre-
SCENTS the features of over 200 of the
rearing men Of the city, as true to lie
dS the art of the photographer and the
perfection of the half tone process can
ifoduce The shortnesS of the time
hept the work down to narrower limits
'hah the publishers would have chosen
otherWlSe, or even more numerous and
more complete groups would have been
presented. Augusta has many leading
men who properly belong in several CT
'nese groups, so that no such claSsln-
cation can tell the whole story of its
prominent men.
"hat would we not give for such
,a''hiul groups of the professional am
business men of our city so or rs years
az" Few indeed whose faces are
,"uild on these pages would appear In
'"ose groups, and we are certain that
'o' many of these will appear if similar
9'oup pictures are published a quarter
hdIf of century hence. These
S:.oupS are an important part of tins
'ory OF our city. They are the me1
"no are its life and hope, today; the
Avn en upon whom its present and future
hpend They justly have a place with
historical articles that are fount
ois supplement-, which is issued moi
ne 10 commemorate the past of the
'' out also to represent it's present.
All have joined most cordially witt
journal in carrying out the plan:
THESE portrait groups, and to the
rIohipt and efficient work of Photo
I1,aphef f. Fl. Burgess and the BOsto;
ah Company is due no small
'''a'e OF the credit for their goot
appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

Inc ,hn dwelling erected by Judge
Iosenh North, in 1850, where the Gran
. -. Pat;ona1 bank now stands. Judge
~, 49, owned the lot extending from
, nron,,a+ SQUARE to Bridge street. 1t
Nia' nj Nc, ,uaoded then, and no road had
, was ~" aioored out. Judge North was a
leading man here for many o 80 tho
was the founder in aug U.s." 40 bic
North family, so prominent IN 1oe one o ms
torv of the city. He dled III A'N'' "ee0
IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

be the public buildings that are our
pride today? What new and wonder
full steps Of science will allow the cele-
bration to be of a nature that cannot
now be even dreamed Of? Will air.
ships bring visitors from all over the
world in a single day. to participate in
the festivities Of the occasion? Will
the changes Of the coming century be
as great as those. Of the past? Who
of us will be remembered when that
day comes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

W. =" May, 1858, the citizens residing on
in.hrop street, prompted by a COM
ehuaple public spirit, united and set
ou' elm and other ornamental trees on
oi slde OF that street. They were set
-, .eet from the lines of the street and
nv, ~ leet apart, leaving a wide avenue Of
ioo 1eet betN cen the rows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

a second Catholic church. St. Angus
tines was organized in 1888. The
church is second to none in Augusta for
beauty and richness of interior deco
rations. The first pastor was Rev. II. G.
Plant. and in 1889 Rev. Arthur A.
Hamel. the present pastor took charge.
The church has more communicates
than any other in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-09

leaders in this Christian movement.
The successive pastors have been w.
P. Jackson, Hiram A. Stratton, Joseph
F. Wade, Thomas S. Weeks, N. S.
Chadwick. Q. +. Walker, Benjamin S.
Maben and B. S. Crosby. besides num-
erous supplies.
The growth of the French population
of the city necessitated the erection Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01

Leadville Colo, July 31-The day has
been full of sensations in court circles.
Two weeks ago District Court Judge
Overs delivered strong charge to the
grand jury he had summoned relative to
the suppression of gambling and prosti-
tuition.
The charge was directly aimed at own
ers of buildings used for gambling and
prostitution. and alleged that prominent
police officers were guilty of renting
houses for these purposes. Judge Overs
charge also demanded an investigation of
the practice of the city in collecting
licenses for prostitution and gambling.
The jury as selected consisted OF Droml-
nent business men and three ministers
and it was an open secret that the jury
was not in sympathy with the judge In
his action.
Today the jury handed in an elaborate
report, and with ii some 10 indictments,
most of them against county officers.
There are two against Judge Overs for
gambling. prostitution and Sunday open
ing. also against the sheriff, against the
county commissioners for trafncking in
warrants, against the present mayor,
Dickinson, and former Mayor Nicholson
for failure to do their duty to enfore the
laws and against the present and former
boards of aldermen for alleged neglect of
duty
Judge Overs. after the report of the
jury, made an extended statement, alleg-
ing that the report was intended as a
deliberate insult TO the court and that
the jury had failed in its duty by neglect
ing to indict owners Of buildings and GER
tain police officials. The entire proceed
ings have stirred up tremendous sensa-
ton. and there is no telling where it
will end
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01
BLooDsHED AT SCoTTDALE.
Leader of Non-Union Men Shot Dead
Bv Strikers.

Scottdale Pa, July 31-William Cum
mings, the leader of the non-union men.
brought here by the Scottdale Iron &
Steel company TO take the places of the
strikers, was shot and instantly killed
tonight in front OF the Commercial no.
tel Cummings and three companions,
all non-unio- men. encountered a num-
Der of strikers as they came out of the
barroom. and "a war of words ensued.
Someone fired a revolver and a dozen
shots followed in quick succession.
Cummings dropped dead with a bullet
in his right temple, and his three COM
panions fled to the mill. holly pur-
sued by an angry crowd. When the
non-union men reached the enclosure
the deputies on guard surrounded them.
and the mob was forced to retreat.
Sheriff Seanor OF Greensburg is now
on his way here with 80 armed depu-
ties. At midnight everything was
quiet, however, and there was no fear
CT a further outbreak. Reports as TO
how the shooting occurred are con-
hicting. James Dols. one of the nom
union men who were with Cummings.
was arrested tonight, ard other ar
rests will follow. The situation is very
much strained, and no one can predict
tSR OlItpoTne
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01

Washington, July 31.-The COMPARE
son of the present tariff law with the
Wilson act has been completed. 1t was
made by Charles H. Evans, who has
been engaged in the same capacity in
the preparation of all tariff bills with
which congress has dealt since 1872. The
comparison is made in rate, expressed
in ad valorem terms to the present
law and the Wilson law.
The statement places the average
duty rate under the new law at 54.66
per cent ad valorem, as against an
average of 1910 per cent under the
Wilson law, the averages being figured
upon the basis of values in 1896. The
schedules show the following increases
in percentages:
Chemicals, 2S.53 to 3067; woods and
woOlens. 1852 to 1894; silks, from Al. 90
to 53.41; earthenware and glassware.
80 to 52-47; metals, 3S.11 to 1894; sugar.
1924 to 74.16; tobacco, 1906 to 121 80;
agricultural products, 22.44 to 3S.42;
spirits, 61.54 to 1884; cotton manufac-
lures. 1915 to 5243
Some of the increases expressed in
revenue are as follows: Chemicals.
from S5,619,249 to s., ,0S4; earthen-
ware and glassware, SIS, O06, S39 to s12.-
300, 14S; metals, from $13, 1856 416 to ST.
481, 49,; woods, from S605748 to 81. 49,
536; sugar. from S29, $40, 7O3 to S54. 2O7. $40,
agricultural products, from 81, GA to
$14. 5S7 sos
These estimates are based upon the
suppositiOn that the value and volume
OF imports will remain the same.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01
HOLE-lN- THE-WALL WAR.
MORE ARMED MEN START FOR
THE FRONT.
A Force of Fifty Men Are Now
Marching Against the Outlaws,
and VIII Be Joined By as Many
More.
1snecial to Tie Herald.A

Casper, Wyo., July 31-Another
armed body of men left Casper early
this morning for the Hole-in- the Wall
country in search of cattle thieves and
bank robbers. The party was led by
Sheriff Butts of Belle Fourche, with
six deputies and about ten well armed
cowboys.
Sheriff Sproal of Johnson county, who
returned to Buffalo this morning, in
formed the South Dakota sheriff and
deputies that he (SproaD did not send
for them; that he could take care of
the robbers and would give them no
protection, and if they went into the
rendezvous of the outlaws it would be
at their own risk. 1t is believed here
that Sheriff Sproal is either in league
with the outlaws, or else he is afraid
TO proceed against them. Altogether
about so we'll armed men have left here
for the Hole-in-the-W Wall to be joined
by as many more from other sections,
all determined to protect the property
of the cattlemen and honest small
ranchmen.
Chester B. Bradley, the attorney and
leading goldbug Republican, has gone
to the Hole-in-the-W Wall country, pre-
sumably to incite trouble.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01
AFTER FORTY YEARS.
The Burdell Murder Mystery Is
Cleared Up.

Chicago, July 31-The Journal this
evening publishes an interview with
William F. Woods, of Chicago. Durport-
ing to give the secret of the famous Bur-
dell murder. DR.. Harvey Burdell, New
York dentist, was assassinated in his
office. 81 Bond street, 10 years ago. Mr..
Wood, in his interview today, says that
DR.. Burdelrs housekeeoer. Mrs. Emma
Augusta Cunningham, confessed herself
the murderess. she having strangled the
doctor with a cord while John j. Eckel,
her paramount stabbed him with
dentists eXcavator. The confession. ac-
cording to Mr.. Wood, was made by MRS
DR.. James Fowler, Wood grandmother
and wife of the murdered doctors partner
in dentistry. Mrs. Cunningham hoped to
prove herself DIR. Burdell'S wife and Sc
cure his 500. 600 estate Mrs. Cunningham
made a confident of Mrs. Fowler because
the latter had befriended her
Mr.. Wood says the secret would not
have been divulged but for recent I'M
pleasant experiences it has cost the Wood
and Fowler families in making claims TO
the estate of DR.. James Fowler. who
died a year ago at Bordeaux, France,
where he established himself as a dentist
one year before the Burdell murder. The
claims of the Woods and Fowlers brought
out the threatening letters TO Mrs Wood,
who was one of the most active claim
ants. The letters referred to made
mysterious references to the Bnrdell
murder
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01
THIRTY-Two MILLIONS LOST.
Effect of Increased Imports During
Recent Months

Effect of Increased Imports During
Recent Months.
Washington, July 31.-The Bureau Of
Statistics, treasury department, has
prepared a statement showing the es-
timated loss of revenue to the govern
ment on account of the increased i'm
ports during the months of March,
April. May and June, 1897. in antici-
patton of the increased duties imposed
by the new tariff act. The aggregate
net loss is estimated at $50, 666, 427. The
following table shows the increased re-
ceipts from the articles named during
the four months ending June 80 last,
Is compared with the same months last
year:
Animals, SIS. 124; antimony, $7,255; as
phaltum. S45.291; barley. s52.544; argOe.
S29,749; chloride of lime, SS024; opium,
1892, 17S; potash. $S5,S73; sumach, S15,-
629; chicory, s91,397; feathers. s39, 295;
fax. S43.S40; hemp, $500; bags for
grain, S73,556; burlaps. $40. $50; fur
skins, $61.9 S9; glass, not silvered. pol
ished, S7,1S9; glass. silvered, S27, 935:
glass. unpublished. so, 457; hides and
skins. S6S9,4S1 hops, $3.50; cutlery,
$40. SOP; gloves, 1859, $50; mating for
floors, S457, $50; olive oil, S2,201: paper
and manufactures, $12, 375; rice, 1892. SIS;
SaIl, SO0,oto, SILK, manufactured, SzS0--
S2S; sugar, under 16 degrees, So, $50. GA;
tobacco wrappers. 1922 37; boards,
planlxs, 1907, 1888; wool, first grade, $14,-
14S. 7S6; wool, second grade, So, 173, 745;
wool, third grade, 81 ,466, 23S; wool, man
ufactures, S5.239, 172; total, cents omit
ted, $50. 497, 041- Goods taken from
bonded warehouses, $3,79S.9SS. Total,
$50. 296, 03O
The statistician is of the opinion that
about 10 per cent of this increase is
properly due to improvement in bust
ness conditions. leaving the estimated
net loss to the government $50, sec, 427-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01
THE HERALD BULLETIN
PAGE ONE

PAGE ONE
Utah Wants Klondyke Gold.
Peace Reigns at the Coal Mines.
Dingley Tax Is Fifty-four Per Cent
Leadville Judge Indicted
FACE TWO.
In Railway Circles.
PAGE THREE.
The Parks Copper-Gold Belt.
Jordan River Electric Company.
The County Tax Levy.
Mrs. McGuffey Objects.
PAGE FOUR
PAGE FIVE
Mining Recorder Monk In Con-
tempt.
Discord at the Penitentiary.
Illegal Fishing.
PAGE SEVEN.
Silver's Low Record.
Sporting News.
PAGE EIGHT.
Municipal League On Its Last Legs.
de Knew Joseph Smith.
Benefits of the Jubilee.
MI. Ostreicher Relented.
PAGE NINE.
England's Concession to Silver.
State News.
PAGE TEN.
Western News.
PAGE ELEVEN.
Counties Cannot Consolidate Yet.
Music and Drama.
PAGE TWELVE
The World of Science.
PAGE THIRTEEN.
In the Social Realm.
PAGE FOURTEEN.
Bright Stories For Young Readers.
PAGE FIFTEEN
Fashion Notes
PAGE SIXTEEN.
The Klondyke Craze.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01
BEET SUGAR REFORMATION.
Consul Muth Sends a Report From
GERMANY.

Washington, July 31.-Consul Muth
of Magdeburg, Germany, has sent a
report to the state department con-
corning sites for beet sugar factories.
The report is considered especially in
teresting at this time on account Of
the prospects of increased beet sugar
production in this country. The consul
says:
Factories should be erected only in
localities where it has been demon
strated beyond doubt that sugar beetS
can be grown successfully. Experience
has shown that the sugar beet grows
in almost any soil, provided the proper
fertilizer is applied A rich deep soil.
with porous, we'll drained subSOil,
should be selected. 1t is not necessary
TO plant large areas. Small patches
here and there will answer for eX-
detrimental purposes, and in this way
a large district can be covered with
out obtaining an accumulation of beets-
The factories must be easily accessible
and should therefore be situated in the
heart of the district from which grow
the beets. Besides beets, the principal
products used to run sugar factory
are water to wash the beets and lime
stone for publication of the beet juice
All materials used in the manufacture
of sugar should either be close or
easily accessible
Beet sugar manufactures principally
manufacture raw sugar to be sold to
the refineries. From the nature OF
the sugar industry in the United
States the beet sugar factories prob
ably will find it more advantageous 10
manufacture graduated sugar and
sell it for direct consumption.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-01

the Associated Press and from advices
received from miners who have made
their fortunes there. Of course he has
formed no opinion regarding the
formations of that region, although he
is inclined to believe that the deposits
Of auriferous gravel were formed by
glaciers. In his search for gold he will
give due attention TO quartz lodges as
well as placer diggings, and his first
report Of his impressions of the camp
viii be awaited with interest by his
friends in this city.
La Fava is of French extraction and
was born in this country He is 80
years of age, tall and why and of
muscular build. For ten years prior TO
enbarking in the mining business he
was engaged in numbering in the Lake
Superior regions. In 1877 he went 10
work in the Lake Superior mines In
1879 he went to Leadville Colo, where
he remained for two years, during
which time he was the discoverer of
the Holy Cross mining district Since
1881 he has been engaged in mining in
nearly every state il the west, and has
pursued his search for wealth from the
CanSs1ian line down in Old Mexico.
and in his capacity as an expert has
examined thousands of mining prop
critics in this and other countries. He
speaks several languages fiuently. in
Guiding English. French, Spanish. Ger
man and Chippewa Indian.
Mr. La Fava is a first class man to
send out on such an expedition. and it
is reasonable TO suppose that the syn