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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
An AUGUSTA 30 3k.
4 Beautiful and Valuable Souvenir Volume ei
the Lithgrow Library.

! A book which is great credit to our
city and it's public library as well as to
all connected with its preparation has
| Just been issued from the press of Chas.
L. Nash. 1t is "The Lithgow Library
| and Reading Room" a beautiful and
! valuable volume of 175 pages, printed
on heavy paper and handsomely bound.
The dedication is as follows: This
book is gratefully inscribed to those
whose bounty has given the city of Au-
gusta the Lithgow Library and Read
ing Room" The book is a noble
monument to one of Angustas grand
est institutions, and has been a labor of
portion of this work was prepared I'M
der the PERSONAL direction of Mr.. NASH
assisted by his son. the late Edwin L.
Nash to whom much credit is due for
the excellence of the work. In the
long years of Capt. Nashs residence in
Augusta he has done much for the city
and this is a browning effort.
The volume contains chapters on the
history of the inception of the library,
the steps leading UP to its creation. the
muniflcent bequest of Mr.. Lithgow that
made the undertaking possible. the ac-
ceptance of the trust by the city of Au-
gusta, raising Of the building fund. lay
ing of the corner stone, and the cere-
monies pertaining thereto. as well as
those attending the completion and
dedication of the building. devices Of
the early printers, architects Of the
building. etc. besides copious index
This interesting matter forming the
text is illustrated with fun page. half
tone portraits of James w Bradbury,
Andrew Carnegie. Leslie G.. Cornish.
John w. Chase. Richard r. Goodwin, J.
Manchester Haynes John f. Hill. oscar
IIolway, Llewellyn w Lithgow, Joseph
II. Manley, George w. Martin. Chas A.
Milliken. Chas. r. Nash. Joseph L.
Neal. James w. North. Benz F. Par
rott, Ira II. Randall. VIM. K Smith.
Lendali Titcomb, and Joseph II. Will
Hams There are autographs Of well
known patrons of the enterprise. illus
trations of the exterior and interior of
the building. laying the corner stone.
etc. All the engravings were made
ESPECIALLY for this work. and the matter
was prepared expressly for the same.
The whole volume is in perfect taste.
perfection of the printers and illustra-
tors art. Capt. Nash is to be CON
graduated upon so mastery work.
only limited edition was printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
kE~~E REC - vES
LOCATION OF THE AUGUSTA SHOE FACTORY

to the lot on Pray's lane. so-called.
which is marked on the map by star
The incline has been made. two pairs
of very intelligent horses attached To
serapers having been at work there all
the week.
The cut shows Gage street and tn ;
location of the factory, the Maine Cen
trail railroad and the river beyond.
1t will be seen that a siding will he
run in from the main road, past the
elevator projection in the rear and the
engine house. The factory proper *
$50 by 80 feet, and extends practically
north and south along the street. 1t
will be five stories high. On the front
and rear will be the projections: the
front one to be Is feet broad by per-
haps 20 or more in length The rear
one will be smaller.
The plans of the building have not
been completed yet, being now receiv-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

stand is 800 feet long with an average
width of los feet. including Mrs. Farr' s
lot and the five lots just south of i.
owned by Pike and Staples
On the west side of Gage Street, OBJ
posite the factory location, are six lots.
which We're purchased from Albert
Nichols. The dimensions of this area
is $50 by $50 feet.
The dotted line shows the southern
end of the portion To be graded The
amount in yards to be filled in by the
company is being computed by the city
engineer. also the amount to be filled
in by the city, TO make Gage street Is
layed out This street. according to It's
original location, should be further to
the east.
For many reasons the work is one #
the most interesting that has been un-
dertaken in the city for some time and
the on-lookers increase in numbers,
day by day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
the AUGUSTA SHOE FACTORY.
work IS Fast Progressing General Form and
Location Of Factory.

me work of putting the land. where
the Augusta shoe factory will be To-
Gated. into condition for building is
interesting and is well worth ones
while to visit the place and see the
methods of shifting the sands" from
the hills to the holes, which are both
large enough to make the place look
anything but suitable for building of
any kind short of hen house.
But, 1t will all be very different some
day. There are now dozen mon mr.
more engaged in taking the earth from
hill near the northern end of the
lot, making roadway to circumyant
the NH. On the top of the hill. as will
ne seen from the cut, the house of Mrs
farr is located. This will be moved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
ing the attention of the architect. J
William Beal Of Boston.

ing the attention of the architect. ).
William Beal Of Boston.
The engine, boiler room, etc, win lie
in brick house located as indicated
on the map. The engine proposed will
be of about 5o-horse power. The fac
tory at its present size would not re-
quire more than 25 or 3e-horse power,
but. sufficiently large one will be put
in to forelay for the future. The ques-
ton of power has not been fully set
tied. as the matter of using electricity
is under consideration.
The cut shows the sewer which runs
through the gully. This has been ex-
amined and is found to be in excellent
condition with the exception of a very
short section. This, OF course. can
easily be remedied The factory sewer
will lead directly into this. The main
sewer when the land is all graded, will
be % feet underneath the surface.
The lot on which the building Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
The CIRCUS AND CHILDREN.
A Big Tented Holiday Of Strange Surprises
and Delights.

The coming of the Great Adam Fore
paugh and Sells Brothers Consolidated
Shows, on Friday. Aug. 20. recalls to
mind the old fashioned couplet:
Remember you were children once:
\ happy child don't make a Ounce
as ii serves as a timely and appropriate
Introductory reminder that the man
agement of the big and popular comhi-
ma ton named have made very liberal
and sensible provision for the special
benefit of the children. A circus with
out a crowd OF sunny-faced youngsters
in attendance, To laud uncritically and
to laugh nfectiously. would be as
dreary as a green Christmas minus
Santa Claus. and the one which hes,
plcases them is bound to please all.
The coming one does SO in filing It's
arena, rings, stages and aerial field
with just such performances, pagean.s
and whimsicalities as hit the juvenile
fancy and tickle its ribs. There are
fairyland spectacles and romances,
elephant clowns, grotesque and amaZ-
ing sea lion and seal comedians mu-
scians and mimics; cunning ape act
ors, elfin and wise ponies, learned pigs.
trick donkeys. trained birds, dancing
bears. acrobatic goats, wonderful dogs
cation with wonderment and glce.
Take the children to see them and they
will make you young again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
Extra Daily Steamboat Service.

The Kennebec & Boston Steamboat
Co. announces the following extra daily
service commencing Monday, August
2. continuing until September 4, inclu-
sive. The company Will despatch one
Of its steamers to Boston every day.
Sundays included, from all landings on
the Kennehec river and Popham Beach
making close connections from Booth
bay Harbor and adjacent islands; alS1
from Heron Island. Christmas Cove
and Pemauuid. The time of sailing
and rate of fare will be the same or
Sundays as on other days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
NOT FOR BICYCLES.
Sidewalks Are Intended Only for
the Use Of Pedestrians.
City Marshal Morse Says the Law Must Be
Strictly Enforced.

There has been growing disposi-
lion on the part of bicyclists about the
city to ride on sidewalks OF course.
that's nice for them. They show a
good choice in the matter and for that
they cannot be blamed.
But, there are others who also like
men. women and children, who don't
care to ride bicycles. The question
arises in the minds Of these people.
What are we going to do?" Along
with il they insist that, either the bicy-
clists should keep on the street or else
they should be given free use of the
sidewalks, and the streets be put in
suitable condition for pedestrians use.
The street commissioners say the
latter course would be expensive. The
only alternative, then, is to have the
bicyclists use the streets and the
pedestrians the sidewalks, it having
become generally admitted that both
cannot use sidewalks. without the loss
of peace of mind and temper, and
sometimes the fracture Of bones on the
part of the pedestrians. who are de-
clared by the monomaniac bicyclists to
be fast becoming obsolete-so obsolete
that they are not worth considering.
This is disputed by the pedestrians
They claim the sidewalks by right Of
possession if no other. The older one s
say that nature in its course of years
has deprived them of the ability to
Jump over n fence or n gutter at a
seconds notice to escape n bicycle
coming from behind at a 2-minut>
rate. They declare they simply can't
do it. And. IT, by any passing charity,
the bicyclist is so good as to ring his
bell, or shout in the ear of the pedes-
trian as he approaches, the shock is 50
great that it is positively dangerous TO
the action of the heart They would
not object at all if the bicyclist were
only to politely ask them to get off the
sidewalk and give them time. But,
they say, the bicyclist does this only to
a policeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
Centennial Souvenirs.

There are a few of the cloth bound
comics of the Augusta Centennial Sou
yernirs still left uncalled for at the
Journal office. They will not be held
any longer for those who ordered them
and may be had by any person desir-
ing them. If you want one, and all
citizens of the city should have copies
to keep, and send to their friends, cal
at the Journal office at your earliest
convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

Marshal Morse has had many com
plants made 10 him of late and. he
says, the riding on sidewalks must stop.
Someone recently asked him If there
wasn't a city ordinapce forbiddins
bicycles to ride in the streets. The in
quirer observed that he had not seen
any bicycles on the streets and pre-
sumed that to ride there was against
the regulations of the city.
AS matter of fact, the law provides
that offenders be fined S. for riding up
on the sidewalks.
The authorities have the names of
several we'll known citizens and resi-
dents on whom. it is understood war
rants will he served as having been
guilty of riding on sidewalks within
city limits The police officers have
been given strict orders to have the law
enforced and. it is believed, the pedes-
trians viii be relieved from further
danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

Women who drag through life weighed
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their full duty to themselves. they are NOT
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
Augusta Savings Bank Trustees.

AT the annual meeting of the Au-
gusta Savings Bank. held Wednesday
afternoon, the following trustees We're
elected: Hon j. Fl. Manley, Leslie c.
Cornish, Esq, Lendall Titcomh. Esq
r. f. Parrot and Treby Johnson. j..
II. Manley was elected president; L. c.
Cornish, vice president; and E. c. Dud-
ley, treasurer.
the list of corporators: \. +. Parrot.
J. r. Gould, ]. f. Bodwell, O. S. =.
Davies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
The A. o. U. ". EXCURSION.
A Large Crowd Enjoys the Journey to Ocean
Point "A Pleasant Trip for All.

1t was a large party that went
down the river, Wednesday. on the ex-
cursion under the direction of Highland
Lodge, A. q. II. w. Everything passed
thoroughly good time-just the kind
one can expect on these excursions
which are held every summer under
the auspices of the order. The com
mittee in charge was Master Work
man F. l.. Leighton, l.. II. Dudley, j.
M. Erskine. c. II. Dill and N. j. AIDE.
There were about $50 present, including
many ladies and children. The MEM
bers of both of the lodges were pre-
sent in full force.
The party started from Augusta
shortly after $50 arriving at Ocean
Point at Ills. 1t had rained there dur
ing the morning and subsidized when
they arrived. The visitors enjoyed
themselves seeing the sights and eat
ing dinner until o'clock. when the Is
lander with its merry throng aboard
turned her prov homeward, arriving
at $50.
Music was furnished by an orchestra
Of several pieces.
The races, base ball game between
the two lodges and other sports ar
ranged for the day will be held at the
Driving park, Labor day. The grounds
were found to be too wet at the Point
to permit their taking place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

A very sad death is that of Fred +.
Coombs, who died at the home of his
uncle. Charles E. Partridge. in Chelsea
The cause of the death was heart
disease. Mr.. Coombs age was only Il
years and months. and he was the
only child of widowed mother, who
lives in Lewiston. He came to Chelsea
two weeks ago for his health. He
stadily failed, to pass away, Wednes-
day morning at 4.90 o'clock. Prayers
will be held at Chelsea at s A. NJ,
Thursday The remains will then be
taken to Lewiston, where the funeral
will take place. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

NJ. of this city, did some effective drill
ing, last evening. preparatory to the
coming encampment. Capt. Lovejoy
expects there will be about 40 men on
the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
''; ;'': Store. F. |. HERSEY, August; s.',.
Money Savers
Attention.

One lot Ladies' Hose, pairs for 25
cents.
One lot Ladies' Fine Seamless Hose,
% cents.
One lot Misses % cent Hose will go
at II cents a pair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

A flower service was held at the Con-
gregational church at Limerick. Sun
day. when everyone that could. carried
flowers. which We're later sent to the
Maine General Hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

During the month of August the
services at St. John's-by- the Sea, Old
Orchard. will be held by the Rev. Mr..
Forth Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
Everything is Free.

come carly. Bring napkin, spoon and
,ork' and enjoy the newest and rarest
treats TO date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
F. |. HERSEY.

The year 1900 is not here but F. L.
Hcrsey has 1900 pairs Ladies' fine But
ton and Lace Boots that will be sold
At $l-93. These Boots are equal to any
$500 boots in the market.
Also Special Bargains in Ladies' and
Gents Russet Boots and Shoes
Ladies' Bicycle Leggins. 33c. per pair
former price. so and TIC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05

One lot Gents Seamless Hose will go
at cents pair.
A great bargain in large size. all linen
towels, 2 for 25 cents.
All of our Ladies' Suits. Capes and
Jackets at great reduction in price.
Handsome Bronze Clocks given free
to our customers. Ask to see them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-05
original Dishes Taught Free.

for Instance. bread without -four, fish
palS without potatoes, pie crust without
shortening something unheard of before,
ana now made known only for the first
'iihe IN this town-you can learn all
1Doht II only at The three days free ses-
SION OF the New Era Cooking School,
heid in Grand Army Hall
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-30
STAR CHAMBER TRIAL.
State Road Commissioner Dudrey Is
Charged With Fraud.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intellgencer.
COLVILLE. Aug. S.-W. b. Fraser, of
Skagit county, who is chairman OF the
board of state road commissioners. who
came to this city Thursday for the pur-
pose of investigating charges against f.
s. Dudrey also a member of the board
of commissioners completed his work here
on the day of his arrival and took a team
to the reservation in the afternoon. He
was accompanied by Representative F. |.
Phelps. who was requested by the gov
erner TO go over the field of inquiry with
Col Fraser.
Outside OF a few the purpose Of Col.
Fraser's visit here was a profound secret,
but those who had no interest in the mat
ter further than TO furnish such tesu-
mony as would make II interesting for
Mr. Dudrey and did so before the COM
mittee. did some talking after the party
left town II was this loose talk that let
the kitten out of the bag. II Is said that
one OF the charges made against Dudrey
is that he IS engaged in raising the face
OF vouchers. Your correspondent was in
formed by one of the persons who was
before the investigating or perhaps more
properly the smelling committee, that
teamster who spent two days In hauling
and delivering goods to the camps on the
line OF construction was entitled TO two
DAYS pay at 81 per day for himself and
team What the name of this teamster
is could not he learned, but he II was
who wrote 70 the governor that Dudrey
prepared a voucher for So, doubled IT
over so that he could not see the face Of
It. and held II down on the table for him
TO sign. saying that II was the voucher
for his pay. He signed II, but the face
Of the voucher was accidentally exposed
to the subscriber He said nothing 10
Dudrey. but advised the chief executive.
hence this criticism that Is visited upon
Dudrey. This teamster has been sought
ont and has made an affidavit 10 the facts
stated. The county surveyor whose duty
II was 10 go with the expedition and as
sist the commissioner in selecting his
route says that Dudrey gave him and
others blank vouchers TO sign. He him
self filed his out in full before signing.
which evidently dlspleased Dudrey, but
nothing was said.
Ali the afternoon spent in CoIvilie by
Col Fraser and Representative Phelps
was taken up in secret meetings All the
county officers and some that were high
in the councils OF the Populist party were
present An officer authorized 10 admin
lister oaths was kept busy az times afix-
ing his jurat 20 sworn documents and
mass Of testimony must have been pre-
pared 20 interest Gov. Rogers. It was
about S o'clock before the work was fin
ished and the two gentlemen went 10
Marcus by private conveyance. There
they viii pursue the inquiry further. and
then II necessary. proceed on TO the
reservation whore Dudrey IS hard st work
in the discharge OF his official duties. un-
conscious q the fact that ne is being
tried for serious ofenss without being
accorded the opportunity Of facing his
sccusers privilege inviolabie and guar
anteed 10 him by the constitution.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-30

ST. LOUIS. Aug 2e.-The attendance of
labor leaders upon tomorrow's united
labor convention is tonight considerable
of a disappointment, but the promoters
are gathering and IL is thought that to-
morrow's arrivals will materially increase
the list of delegates. The most important
arrivals OF the day were J. X. Sovereign,
grand master workman of the Knights OF
Labor; W. c. Pearce. secretary and treas
urer of the United Mine Workers of
America; r. Askew. secretary Of the Ma
tional Miners Association of America,
Ishpeming. Mich
1T is simply impossible to forecast what
this conference viii do" said Mr.. Sover-
eign. 1T seems 20 me. however" he con-
tinued, that all labor organizations real
lie that the time has come for them to
put aside all petty iealousies and form
one grand algamation. Whether this
organization viii be effected here, / can
not even surmise Organized labor has
worked on a line 10 secure legislation
which will benefit the working classes,
but It has brought Us no benefit. 1t viii
now get 70 work In an endeavor 20 re-
move the cause Of our failure In legisla-
tive circles ard hope for better results"
Branching of into the miners strike,
Mr. Sovereign said; This miners strike
IS nearer won than many people believe. If
ever there was a real grievance and
tust cause for striking. II was in this
strike. and I believe they viii win yet"
'If." said Mr.. Sovereign In conclusion.
they don't win. IL Is the last strike l VIII
ever go into"
what new plan OF action Mr.. Sovereign
had he declined 10 say.
Grant Luce chairman Of the committee
on arrangements said that he had been
advised that Messrs. Ratchford and Com
pers and one or two others had met in Co
lumhus and arranged plan Of action for
the conference. which they viii present at
the conference tomorrow. nebs viii ar
rive IN the morning. The objects Of tomor-
row $ conference. as FAR as can be ascer-
tanned. are 20 devise means for the relief
OF the striking miners and 20 protest
against government by injunction" Sec
rotary n. W Steinhc@s OF the building
trades council Of 81. Louis vho has done
much 60 bring the conference into exist
ence sasd tonight:
The object az the meeting Is 10 settle
the miners strike. We want justice. and
We are going 20 have g. but not in def
suce Of the principles Of American liberty.
We are patriotic. and We want What Is fer
the best interests Of the country. I think
the result 81 th5s meeting wjl oe the unit
ing r an the labor organizations n this
country in ore common cause. II will
without question. le5d 90 the union a sri
the labor ORGANIZATIONS in ore central
body. ana united action can he taken for
the Interests AZ labor on every question
THAI may affect their interests"