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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The Bubar brothers, H. c., and f.
D., we'll known lumbermen, returned
from The Forks, yesterday morning,
where they have been working during
the winter. They had hard expe-
rience a week ago, Thursday, the day
rectly the cause of the formers re-
turn, he having Suffered from the ex-
pcsure to which they were then sub
niitted. On the evening in question,
when the snow was falling and blow
ing. they started from Ed Williams
camp to Bill Morris across Ellis pond.
Once started they We're reluctant to
return, so they kept on, until. on
reaching the further bank, they were
unable TO further proceed, having lost
the track of the lumber trail. With
Kennebec Journal they managed to
start a fire, and with the aid of small
twigs, such as they could break. they
having no axe. they got along without
freezing to death. AS it was one got
sick and they had to give up. They
say that George Smith has landed in
The Forks section about 5000 feet and
las yarded about 100000. Orrie and
George Gordon, who cut for the Au-
susta Lumber Company they state
have about 100000 landed on Cold
stream. and 100000 or 100000 in the
yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Phillips acceptance Of Chsl'enge !
Augusta, Me-, Feb. 81 1897

"A
Editors Kennebec Journal:
| see in your issue OF today a chal-
lepge from f. q. Taylor of Bangor, Me.
to skate me a three or five mile roller
skating race for s2o or $50 Il side, to take
place in Gardiner. Bath, or Bangor, at
any time. and that he would like TO hear
from me at once.
Now he won't have to wait long 10 hear
from me. for l do hereby accept his
challenge and will skate him for $50 a
side and a percentage of the receipts,
being that Taylor gives me the choice of
Kinks. l prefer the Coliseum of Gardi-
ner, and will race there If satisfactory
arrangements can be made with the
management. Now I am in position
that won't allow me to skate at any
time that challenge appears. as | am
under contract. If everything. is salts
factory / would like to have this race on
Tuesday. Feb. l6. 1897. distance to be five
miles and winner to take all.
will post my money as soon as Taylor
puts his money up in responsible party S
hands. said money to be put In the ref
erees hand before the race.
Hoping to hear from Mr.. Taylor or his
hackers. will rest the matter here for
the time being.
DICK PHILLIPS.
10 Court street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

There was an informal meeting. yes
terday, at the Court House. of the
county commissioners, and a special
committee of three, Capt. Cox of Ran
dolph; D. X. Jewell of Hallowell. and
II. D. B. Aver of Vassalboro. chosen
by the Kennebec county delegation
to investigate the advisability of es-
tablishing a stone-yard at the county
iail, The idea is not new one. and
is revived in the effort of finding some
satisfactory remedy for the tramp
question, as far as it reaches. The
question taken up, and the vital one,
is whether the institution of stone
yard would be a penalty to the in
mates of the Jail. Were the inmates
let free to roam about the Jail at will,
there would be no doubt of this, as
far as the average tramp is concerned.
With them confined in cells as they
are. for % hours out of the "a. it be-
comes another matter,sit is said. The
commissioners stated that there was
no suitable place for handling the
work near the Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

A prayer meeting in behalf of mis-
sionary work, both at home and
abroad. will be held in the Baptist
vestry Thursday, from 1870 to II A.
NJ, and from 2.3O to P. M. The lead
ers Of the half hour periods will be
Mrs J. NJ. Wyman, Mrs. A. c. Beal,
Miss Annie Clark, Mrs. George Gay.
Mrs Anna S. Hunt and Mrs. A. Bur
nett Sisters from the other churches,
who are interested in this cause, are
cordially invited to unite in this con-
cert of PRAYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Augusta House Card Party.

The dining room of the Augusta house
presented an animated spectacle. last
evening, at the large and brilliant card
party given by Mrs. a. w. Thayer. There
were % tables of players, including quite
a number from outside the house, and
for all the evening was a most delightful
one. The room was beautifully decorated
with flowers and palms. Progressive
whist was the game and the science en-
ployed in the contest could not overcome
the social spirit that ruled the party.
The two handsome prizes that re-
warded the winners were. for the lady,
q silver vase. and for the gentleman a
silver cheese scoop. The second prize was
a cracked ice jar and silver shaving
brush. Refreshments We're served, and
the two hours and a half of playing
passed all too quickly for the happy party.
At the close of the play when the points
were counted the fortunate prize win
ners were announced as follows: First.
Senator c. A. Mccullough of Washing
ton county. and Mrs. w. 6. BOothby of
Augusta: second. Senator FL. II. Chamber
lain of Lincoln county. and Mrs. M. v. b.
Chase of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Funeral Of Late Horace Bowditch

The funeral of the late Horace Bow
ditch was held, yesterday morning at lC
Rev. Z. E. Newbert performed the ser
vices. speaking in a very impressive man.
ner of the deceased, who, for so many
years. has been "a respected resident OF
Augusta, always interested in it's welfare.
There were a number of the old friends
of Mr.. BOwditch present, but none had
reached the advanced age that he had
when he died.
The flowers We're very numerous and
beautiful. tributes from neighbors and
friends. The singing was by quartet
consisting of Mr.. Beck. Mr.. Halves. Mrs
Case. and Miss Sumner. The remains
were entombed at Mt. Pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
A Card.

We: the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on : dfty cent bottle
OF Greene's Syrup Of 1pr II II fails to
cure your cold or cough,we also warrant
twenty-five cent BOTH to prove salts
factory or no pay. 81
/ John Coughln.
! +. x. Courtenauches
Arthur Tetrault.
]. n. Mixer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

G. T. Curtis. representing Bigelow-
Doran Co. for the popular and we'll
known lines of b. D. Special, Crawford
and Worlds" bicycles, was In the city,
Tuesday, and closed a contract with s.
S. Brooks & Co, for 100 of the above
named wheels. This IL one of the most
complete lines of wheels. and COM
prises all models and prices, ranging in
price from $4,000 to $4,000, including
four models Of tandems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

india" was the subject of Prof. Ro-
berson's lecture, last evening, at the
Methodist church. He spoke interest
ingly and furnished abundant mate
rial on that wonderful land, holding
the interest of the large audience to
the close. The views were magnifi-
cent, and rare opportunity. This
evening at o'clock, Prof. Robertson
will give an attractive lecture on
Norway the land of the midnight
sun. He has some specially fine views
on this subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

VIII H. Bruce met with quite an ac-
cident few days ago, which promises
to conflne him to the house for some
little time. He was handling flour
and, in some way, strained the cords
Of his back. 1t is an accident that
caused him considerable pain and he
is confined to his bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Fordyce Tuell, the little son of DR..
j. f. Tuell. is honest to a penny, but
his Interpretation of the ethics OF
financial substitution is original to say
the least. Fcrdyce recently asked his
father for cent. He wanted it to buy
candy No, he couldn't have one for
that, but he was given one on condi-
ton that he put it in his bank. So
he went to his bank, and his mamma,
and, giving her, his cashier, his cent,
he said: Kindly give me cent from
my bank. in exchange for this" And
why SOP his mother asked. Then he
explained that his deposit was &C
cording to contract with his father,
but that nothing had been said to pre-
vent his drawing out cent for candy.
And nothing did prevent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The Electrics take great pains to
accommodate the representatives and
visitors at the State House. by stop
ping and remaining every trip until
schedule time. Large time cards are
displayed for the convenience of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The regular church sociable of the
Baptist Society will be held, Thursday
evening, at the parsonage. q Weston
street. All members of the cOngrega-
ton are cordially invited to be pres
ent and bring their friends. Let the
strangers among us feel that an invi-
tation is extended in a special man
ner to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Hon. Henry Lord of Bangor, presi-
dent of the State board of trade. was
in the city, Tuesday, to attend the
hearing at the State House on the
coed roads question, in which matter
the beard has declared strongly in ia
I0r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

<aStOI.
The legal affairs committee considered
act, relating to fish weirs ON sea coast
appeared for the bill. and Senator Wy
man. Representatives Rodick and Davis
against it. Orville Baker presented the
side Of the remonstrants. He commended
that the law would give the shore owner
the whole right to the fish opposite his
ownership. contrary to common law.
Representative Gowell of Berwick, APP
envy. Newfield. The sum of sovuO was be-
queathed for free High school. Now.
this school asks to be Incorporated as the
Newfield academy. as they think 1t can
be better managed as an academy than
a High school. A High school Is subject
more or less to political influence. The
committee seemed to think that the be-
quest made the town officials custodiahs
of the sum donated, and voted ought to
pass on the bill.
The committee voted Ito. report ought
not to pass on the bill to incorporate Sta
Piles academy. ought not to pass on the
bill relating to the fees of referees, ought
to pass on the bill to confirm and legaiize
the organization of the New England 4
ought 10 pass on the bill changing Inc
name of the st. Lawrence Street Congre-
gational church of Portland.
camille affairs met at O clock. The first
hearing was upon an act to provide for
an Investigation of the cause Of fires and
the publication of statistics relating to
the same. A number of insurance men
from about the State were present and
spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
Prentiss Loring. Augustus .Champlain
and Phillips F.. Turner of Portland. APP
peared In favor of the bill and argued
that it would reduce fire losses and con-
sequently fire rates. Geo. e. Macomber
of Augusta also spoke In favor OF the
bill F. c. CARL of Portland, in behalf OF
the State Orange. appeared and said that
he. was instructed to appear before the
committee and announce to them that
the Grange favored the bill.
This hearing was then closed and the
act to continue in force sections 10. 20 and
Il of chapter ~. of the Revised Statutes,
relating to insurance. was taken up.
These sections were repealed. two wears
standard fire insurance policy. and the
re-enactment of them would knock out
the standard policy. No one appeared In
favor of 1t, but all the insurance men
present spoke against It. Mr.. Macomber
made an extended argument against the
bill going into an elaborate history of
Insurance legislation in this State.
The last matter heard was upon an act
additional to chapter 40, of the Revised
Statutes. relating to mutual fire insur-
ance companies. Its purpose is to allow
mutual companies to reorganize them
selves into stock companies, that is. to
companies having surplus assets. 1t pro-
yides that any mutual company having
$10C 600 to put in as capital stock may
start &. stock company. Luther r. Moore
piatned it in detail. There was no oppO-
In executive session 1t was voted that
tho act to provide for the Investigation Of
fires as at present drafted, ought to
pass, and that the act to re-enact Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The tickets for the Hospital carnival
to be given in Meonian hail. Feb. II
and IS, will go on sale, today, at De-
vines drug store. The carnival will
be a success beyond question. and you
will have to buy early to get the best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The committee on claims voted leave to
withdraw on the petition of A. J. Cam
eron fer reimbursement for State bind
ing in "Count-out' times. This claim
comes up regularly every session. The
resolve in favor of the town of Monson
was referred to the Governor ana Coun-
ell The committee voted leave to with
draw on the petition of Isaac Moore for
refunding of money paid a substitute in
the war. and ought to pass on the resolve
for $50 for money due Hudson French for
services as guard at the State prison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Full; OF BUSINESS.
Continued from page 81

c. Budd of Wiscasset. appeared in the
interests of State aid in repairing and
maintaining Wiscasset bridge. Several
other towns. including Moscow and VAN
Buren, wanted State aid in bridge build
ing. None of the hearings or results are
of great Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Robert L. Whitehouse of Portland
was in the city yesterday on business
al the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Miss Alice Reed of Waldoboro, is the
guest of Mrs. Thomas Leigh, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

H. r. Dascom of Wilton, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

A cough IL a danger signal of worse
troubles to come. Cure the cough and
prevent its results by using DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

E. NJ. Banding of the Industrial
Journal, was in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

(For regular proceedings routine mat
ter. remarks. ETC., see official StenO-
graphic report in another cOlumn.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

tions -. 20 and q. of chapter 49, of the
Revised Statutes, ought not TO pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

W. E. S. Whitman was in Portland
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

The committee on inland fisheries re-
ported ought TO pass on the bid repeating
the present law which prohibits pickerel
fishing in certain ponds IN Shapieigh and
AI.iA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Ex-Governor Cleaves was in Au
euSta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

1t will pay you to call and examine
DC these sets.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

Republicans are great folks for
confidence, especially republican
editors. For instance, there's the
old man of the Keystone Miner
he has great gobs of confidence.
He says that there is no doubt but
what the oddities can elect their
man for judge in this circuit. In
view of the vote last fall, it takes
confidence and lots of it to talk
this way-or is the old man Just
whistling to keep up courage?
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
BURDENED WITH APRlCOTS.
Crop So Bounteous Growers Are I'm
able to Handle 1t.

CFop % ESOuntcOUS Growers Are I'm.
able to Handle 1t.
Fruit growers in California are
amazed at the extent of the apricot
crop. The quantity of the fruit COM
ing in is simply overwhelming, and it
would seem that every tree in the val
ley had this year taken to bearing the
luscious cot. The driers are unable
to take are Of the fruit coming in, and
are forced to reject much of it after it
is picked. One mar who could not dis
pose of his apricots after they were
picked dumped two tons by the road
SIDE, and there are anumber of growers
who will not attempt to harvest their
crops.
Any losses sustained in this way, how
ever, are due to the neglect of the grow
ers to make preparations for handling
the fruit in time. The associations are
handling all the fruit of their mem
bers, and there are a number of driers
at work with large forces of men, wom-
en- and children. But it is impossible to
secure enough help to handle the fruit.
Calls for 100 cutters are posted in the
post office, and probably 200 people
could get employment to-day. There
are very few RI the growers who are
prepared to handle their own fruit, and
as a consequence those who are not in
the associations are obliged to sell their
fruit or let it go to waste.
One effect of the glut of apricots will
be to somewhat improve the quality of
the dried fruit sent out, as some pains
are being taken to discriminate a. to
the quality of the fruit to be rejected.
1t has Deer suggested that a large part
OF the fruit going to waste should be
given to the poor people. But those
people are at work in the driers for ~
many hours per day as they choose to
work, and probably would prefer to
draw wages than to put in their time
drying fruit for themselves.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
AhDREE AND HIS BALLOON,

Scientists At BeRliA De Net Bellows
He VIII RessA the Yole.
The best scientific opinion in Berlin.
is not sanguine Of the success Of Hsrr:
Andree's undertaking to reaeh tA>
north pole by mesns Of AIs airship.
Further details have been received %.
to the circumstances under which tho:
ascent was made from the island OF
Tromaoe, in the midst Of q strong wind,
which frequently blew in strong gusts.
The cook had carefully stowed In =
small barrel the first dinner to be eaten.
aloft and Herr Fraenkel took along a
few bottles Of beer for immediate use.
From the west side OF the balloon waved
the Swedish colors, side by side with a
white silk flag adorned with a blue
anchor, the gift of q woman friend of
the aeronaut. Immediately under the
balloon was fastened diagonally a piece
of bamboo to which were attached sails
like wings, which the aeronauts hoped
to be able to manipulate from the car
by means of ropes. Shortly before $3.50
(July ~ Andree was ready.
Then the trio, Andree, Strindberg
and Fraenkel, standing in the car, sew
cred the ropes holding the balloon,
while Andree counted: Zone, two,
three" The balloon rose majestically.
All three waved their caps and shouted:
Greetings to all at home in Sweden"
After the narrow escape from being
driven against the rock in Sweringberg
sound, the balloon was seen moving
northward. exactly as Andree wished,
over the fiat peninsula of Hollaender-
macs. 1t will probably be driven toward
Greenland or the north coast of Amer
lea.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Hor.cle.. vehicle. in Paris.

HOrsclcss Vehicles i'm Paris.
There are nearly 1900 horseless We.
hicles in the streets of Paris, and 500
automobile cabs are to be added to that
number.
Mrs. Alfred Corning Clark, OF Coop
erstown. N. Y, is about to place in New
York an enduring memorial Of her late
husband, whose father, with Isaac Sing
er, founded the Singer Sewing Machine
company. In the very heart Of the East
Side tenement district she is about to
erect q building, which will combine
a model kindergarten school with an
entertainment hall, and on the roof a
covered breathing spot for hot summer
evenings, The New York kindergarten
association will have charge Of the
school, and Mrs. Clark will maintain it.
According to present plans, fully
S5o0,OOO will have to be set aside for the
building and it's support. But more
than that may be necessary. for order
have been given to make this the model
kindergarten school Of the world. The
lot has been purchased and workmen
are getting ready to remove the old
building standing there now. The
building will be ready for occupancy
next summer.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Taking the result of the republl-

Taking the result of the republl-
can primaries in Rapid City as a
guide it begins to look like William
Gardner will be the republican
candidate for circuit Judge. If he
is, though, it is hardly likely that
the people of this circuit will elect
to that office a man who has dem
onstrated his willingness to be
used as a tool it the hands of his
political cohorts in dir:ct disobed-
fence to law, justice and common
horse sense They will elect the
man who knocked such tactics into
a cooked hat. That man is Levi
McGee-next judge Of the seventh
judicial :lrcuit.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

other coal baron! Away with it!
But what of all this? We might
we'll pause as we ponder over the
final result of this course if it be
pursued to the end. 1t is such
methods as this that breed hatred
of law and authority, and hatred Of
law breeds anarchy in its most VIC
lent from. These injunctions is
sued by the courts at the bidding
of moneyed corporations to assist
them in wringing the very life hood
from the slaves who toll for them
is simply trampling upon the rights
of humanity, constitutional and
otherwise. 1t is anarchy of the
blacklist sort, perpetrated under
the cloak of Justice. 1t is that,
and nothing short of it. The gold
press may howl about the matter
and uphold it till the end, but the
fact remains that it is an outrage
of the most heartless and cruel
character. When will this thing
stop? When will the corporations
loose their grip upon the courts?
The time will came when their
hold will loosen. 1t is not ours to
discuss through what channels this
will come, but in the ordinary
course of national events that time
will come and nothing on earth can
or will prevent it.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

,nts an ounce in three or four
days. And yet the gold men con
tinue to argue the sill yer question
upon the theory that the opening of
the American mint would have no
effect whatever on the value of
silver.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Every time a mint closes to {

Every time a mint closes to sill
yer OF a country limits the use Of
the metal IS money, down goes the
price. Japan, which is certainly
not more than a third-class nation
in financial and industrial strength,
shifts from silver to the gold stan
and in a month or two silver drops
seven or eight cents an ounce, and
is still going down. The closing
of the East Indian mint to silverin
1893 caused it to drop niEe.een
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
THROWN INTO FITS!
People Being Thrown Into Fits
by the Pennington County
Mercantile Co..

No fatalities have occurred as
yet, but the Pennington County
Mercantile Co., is throwing more
people into fits for less money
these days than ever before. Re-
member, this is Rapid City's cold
reliable" clothing house and has
carries the biggest and best line of
gents furnishings ever shown
here. 1t takes just two minutes
for them to throw you into a fit of
the smoothest clothing you ever
wore, and all for less money than
''the other fellow" will do it.
The new year is going to be a
record breaker for low prices.
More fits than ever!-Pennington
County Mercantile Co., Ed Woods
Manager.