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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11
So Homesick Becams Z Thief.
Editors Kennebec Journal:

Editors kenneDec JOurnal:
The fool-hardy rush Of many of our
citizens to the Klondyke regions calls
to mind circumstance connected with
the days of 40, when SO many were
afflicted with the California gold fever
that ought to be lesson to many OF
our no doubt impecunious young
friends.
Three young men, Billy Haines,
Fred Snow and Charley p, residents of
Carleton county. New Brunswick, init
mate acquaintance of the writer, man
aged with not a little difficulty to ac-
cumulate sufficient means to pay their
fare to California, where they arrived
in due time without incident worthy of
note. These young men, the oldest.
not more than % years Of age, inexper-
fenced, and uneducated were never
further away from home than to sell
a load of produce to the nearest mar
ket. Fortune failed to smile upon
their efforts in the new Eldorado and
they soon came to the conclusion that
home was the best place for them.
In taking account of stock their united
means were barely sufficient for the
expenses of only two for the return
trip, consequently, Charley p, the
most homesick one Of the three was
oblige~ to remain behind. Alas poor
Charley! On the arrival of Haines and
Snow to their native land of course
anxious inquiries weresmade in regard
to their remaining coInrade, but after
many and almost fruitless attempts to
obtain from them the facts in the case
they finally confessed that Charley
concluded not to be left behind, and in
moment of sheer desperation to ex-
press it mildly unlawfuily appropriated
horse, the sale of which amply pro-
vided him with the means which he so
greatly desired, but within two hours
of the sailing of the vessel the Vigilance
committee came on board, and in less
time than it takes to relate it, the I'M
fortunate victim was swinging by the
neck from the yard arms.
The above. true in every respect, ex-
cept the names, contains a moral that
should be lesson to many.
II. A. LOAN.
Augusta, Me-. August 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11
Clear the Way

For the escape from the system of its
waste and debris, which, if retained,
would vitiate the bodily fluids and over
throw health. That important channel
of exit, the bowels, may be Kept perfect
~ free from distractions by using the
gently acting and agreeable
cathartic, Hostetters Stomach Bitters,
which not only liberates impurities, but
invigorates the lining of the intestinal
canal. when weakened by constipation
or the unwise use of violent purgatives.
The stomach, liver and urinary organs
are likewise reinforced and aroused to
healthful action by this beneficent tonic
and corrective, and every organ. fiber,
muscle and nerve experiences a share OF
its invigorating influence. Unobjection-
able, thorough. a most genial and whole
some medicinal stimulant. and owing its
efficacy to botanic sources exclusively, II
Is the remedy best adapted to household
use, on account of Its safety, wide scope
ard speedy action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

There will be no regular band con-
cert by the Augusta Cadet band, this
week, on account of the promenade
concert and ball which will be given
under its direction Thursday evening
in City hall and also because of the
fine concerts which Augusta people
have had an opportunity of enjoying
from the regimental bands at Camp
Powers. Two regular concerts will be
given next week, to make up for this
omission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

The annual outing of the Cumber-
land bar with the judges and court Off
cials as invited guests, took place a..
Little Chebeague, yesterday. The ma
jority of the party took the Aucocisco
at 3 o'clock, but about dozen could
not get away until 1880 on the Sebas-
codeEan. Among the party were Judge
Whitehouse of Augusta, Judge Sy-
monds, Judge Putnam, Judge Foster,
Ex-Governor Cleaves and others. There
We're about so in all. A toothsome clam
bake with 'fiXinss" was enjoyed DIT
noon. There was ball game in the
afternoon and some Of the younger
members of the bar undertook to initI-
ate the judges into the mysteries of
golf. 1t is rumored that Judge White
house was three holes up when time
was called, but the entry was made
neither party" AS usual there was
little formality about the affair, all mo-
tons being purely interlocutory and all
matters and things presented to the
court Were submitted without argu-
ment or briefs.-Portland Argus,
Aug. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11
New England Fair,
PORTLAND, ME-,
August 16, II, 49, 10, 20 and IL
uEEXC{LLED ATTRACTIONS.

Greatest Exhibit of Live Stock ever
made in America.
Finest Trotting aud Pacing Pro-
grammc OF the Year
Daily Bicycle Races Including. Grand
Circuit Date.
Firemen's Reel Races.
Pulling Contest of unusual interest.
Company Of Z. S. Cavalry rivaling
Wild West performances.
North Atlantic Squadron in Harbor.
Balloon Asccnsions and Parachute
Jumps.
WprmwCods Trained Dogs
Monkey Theatre
Trained Bear, Badger and Ant Eater.
Ar Ship taking man aloft.
Salem Cadet Band.
Band and Orchestra Concerts.
Greatest and Most Expensive Fair of
1897.
see the Best at cost of the Inferior.
special Rates by all Railroads.
ASH for N. Il. Fair Excursion Tickets.
Admission 80 Cents.
auga,dtolS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

We are informed that Mrs. Irene
Douglass, who lost her life, Sunday, in
the fire at Norton Hill. the account OF
which appeared in the Journal, Tues
day morning, was formerly an Augusta
girl. She will be remembered as Miss
Irene Phinney. daughter of John G.
Phinney, who carried on the Dye house
for so many years. She was a sister
to Miss Phinney so long a teacher in
our public schools. Her father served
several years in the city council and
was for 10 years street commissioner in
this city. dying while in office. two
sisters and brother survive her. Mrs.
6. w. Lane of this city is cousin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

President Burleigh of the Bangor &
AroOstook, in speaking, the other day.
of the future of Ashland and of that
section of Aroostook county, said that
all other parts of this rich section of
Maine had had, until recently, better
transportation facilities; but that no
other section had more extensive
natural advantages and certainly none
had such resources still remaining un-
developed. Considering the matter
along this line, he saw no reason why
the prospects for the future of that
section were not the most favorable.
MIR. Burleigh referred to advices show
ing an unusually light potato crop in
New York and other potato growing
states, and predicted that better prices
than for some time would be realized
this year.-Star Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

There is lot of work to that new
band stand. 1t is a dainty little build
ing and no mistake. From it's peaked
roof to the very foundations it is care
fully and substantially made. 1t will
be neatly decorated with colors en-
blematic of our country-that is, the
interior. From the centre of the ceiling
will be affixed blue ball, on which
white stars will be painted. The CELL
ing will be white and the lines of con-
tact of the six sections of ceiling will be
marked by strips of red moulding. The
ceiling itself is constructed with an eye
to the acoustic demands of such a
building, the centre being slightly be-
low the level of the sides, thus making
it convex. In this way, the sound
waves will be sufficiently DETECTED to
rebound outside of the stand and thus
not disturb the ears of the PLAYERS
There will he II foot flag-staff from
the peak, surmounted by a gilded ball
on which will be perched an eagle.
Handsome ratings and finishings will
complete very nice looking building.
The stone which will be placed at the
entrance has some historical associa-
ton having been one of those which
were taken from the approach to the
State House previous to the present
cement walk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

More money is wanted for the chill
drens excursion down river Treby
johnson at the Granite National Bank,
is receiving contributions. Don't for
get the little ones. 1t means much to
them. and a little from everybody will
not be felt much, but will amount to
quite a pile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sabin of Leomin-
ster, Mass. have come to pass the re-
mer's father, Mr.. Sylvester Sabin on
the North Belfast road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11
OUR FRIEND THE ELEPHANT.
which Is Coming In Three NFosg Famous Per.
forming Herds.

With our huge friend the elephant,
at least. familiarity does not breed corr
tempt. Although no longer to be
ranked as a geological stranger in a
strange land, it still leads the process
sion, and always will, and remains the
ponderous popular magnet, both in the
streets and under canvass. 1t is the
first of wild beasts. alike in the nursery
and the menagerie. to indelibly i'm
press it's individuality upon the memory
of the child. and as the years pass
maintains an abiding peanut familiar
ity with everybody. while it's perform
ances are perenniar source of staid
admiration to the old and Of delighted
wonder to the young. The consolida-
ton of great shows, which is to ex-
hibit at Augusta on Friday. August 20,
includes three royal delegations of the
biggest, smallest, and best taught of
our distinguished truncal friends. The
one is the world-famous, original Adam
Forepaugh herd of performing ele-
plants. which has been before the pub
lie for nearly half a century, can boast
of veteran artists over hundred wears
of age, and has been trained to present
a colossal programme of amazing and
amusing feats, in special school of
which it is the only example. The other
is the equally eminent and trained Sells
Brothers herds of elephant actors.
taught to cover the entire ground of
arenic scholarship from martial maneu-
vers to mirthful nimicry. Thus the
representatives of every species, royal
and dwarf elephants from Asia, Africa.
Ceylon. Sumatra, and Borneo, appear
simultaneously in ponderous, prodigi-
Gus, mirth-provoking and unique
rivalries, alone returning more than an
ample equivalent for the one price of
admission to the unprecendentedIy big
and complete double menageries, cir
cuses ard hippodromes. II you would
be supremacy happy yourselves take
the children to see the elephants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

The hydrant opposite the store Of
Guy o. Vickery sprung leak, Tues
day, and had to be investigated. Ii
was fixed as soon as located. and
damage was prevented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

A 10-pounds daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Walker, Tues
day afternoon. The mother ana chlld
are comfortable. The little one has
been named Madeline Bernice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

r. M. Cross of Winter Hill, Somer-
vile, went to Litchfield,. Tuesday, for
visit after making a weeks stay
with friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11
gailn Keuaebse a:onraal,
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Don't forget to order the daily
journal sent you while away ON
your vacation. 1t costs only Is
cents Il week and Is worth dollars
to you some days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11
A PICNIC

vi warm July day, under a shady
Tree, by the side of sparkling brook.
where the appetite is sharpened, and
tempted by our choice delicacies, and
.enshes in potted and canned meats,
pohed turkey and chicken. salmon.
anchovies, sardines, Queen olives, and
picked lines, is as near royal treat
DIS anything we can recommend just
now; also Edam, pineapple. sage. Ro-
quefort and plain cheese a speciality.
HILL. e. LOCKE.
augusta, /, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Fl. 3. Sawyer, clerk for Bowditch &
Webster, left, Monday, for two weeks
vacation at Boothbay and Ocean Point,
by bicycle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Pillsbury of New
port, are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Will H. Dunton, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Miss Lorraine Wightman of Lowell,
and Miss Emma Hathaway of Boston,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Allen on Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Col j. z. Badger and family. will
move into the Hersey house on State
street, in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Miss Jennie Cottle left for Ocean
Point, Tuesday, for two weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Mr. and Mrs. George c. Libby left
for a two weeks visit at the islands,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

The work on constructing the high
chimney at the hospital is well started,
some Is feet having been built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Don't forge. the promenade concert
in City hall, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Mrs. Selden Graves of Springvale, is
making a visit with Mrs. Manning s.
Campbell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Dyspepsia esq.,; ~ S al =
d d positively cured Grover Graham
dyspepsia Remedy is a specific. One dose
ae,moVes all distress, and permanent
cure of the most chronic and severe cases
y guaranteed. Do not suffer! A so cent
y lutte VIII convince the most skeptical
r,s ~. Klnsman & Co.. Druggists. Ar
eusta, NE. d1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

John Dunton came down from New
port, yesterday. for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Once year a travelling chimney
sweep visits Bath and cleans out CHM
neys for regular customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

Miss Emma Noble returned, yester-
day, from visit at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-11

ONCE Hours, 1e.1e to Il A. n, to- r. r..
to p. ~.
Residence, Once,
q Western Avenue, 1H Water ct.
Telephone connections with the house.
Once can be reached BY telephone. at
John COughlin's Drug Store.
june9zd&Wtf
The sun., 1897-05-23
COUNTIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Some IIIg Subdivisions or the state with he
Inhabitants to Speak Or

South Dakota. the Swiagesat State" was ad-
mitted into the Union on Nov. 2, 1880, after
having been organized as a territory, along
with what is now North Dakota, for twenty
eight years. North Dakota has an area Of TO-
600 square miles, 80 900 more than the State Of
New York. and its population was returned by
the last census AS 32s 900, and Is now probably
in excess of 100000. In the subdivision of
North Dakota into counties by those intrusted
with the matter no general rule appears to have
been adopted other than the rule OF go as you
please" For instance. Dewey county. which
has an area of 1900 square miles lit is larger
than the whole State OF Delaware), was returned
by the last Federal census as having no popula-
tion and though officially organized as q county.
no votes were cast in 1t In the Presidential eec-
tiqn Of ls96mthere was was no nr one to vote vote ,., =.
l.045 square miles. 1t Is about as large as the
whole Of Long Island. and yet was returned by
the last census as having population OF only
forty persons, and II contained at the last Presl
DENTAL election FIVE voters four OF whom cast
their ballots for Mckinley and Hobart and one
hey county. South Dakota which s as large as
Delano was returned as thiriy-two by the last
Federal ccnsus, and there were Just enough
voters In II to make jury, for there are twelve
citizens In Scobey. Platt county is an
other which has twelve citizens only,
and they might have saved themSoiyes hen, nnS
voting last November, for they were tod. Six
voted for Mckinley and six for Bryan. In Jack.
Census cen % was seen to have thirty inhabitants only
--men. women. and children-thirty votes were
cast for Bryan in 1895 and eighteen for NcKin-
had population OF eight--ail, however. women
minors, as II contained no electors at the last
Presidential contest. On the other hand, Todd
county covers only forty-five acres OF land. while
Butte county. going TO the other extreme, has
AN ares OF 2,335.
The sun., 1897-05-23
FOREMAN M,ADAMs,s NERVE.
Story or n Jump Once Taken by the New Drill
Master OF the Fire Department.

" ~
The recent appointment of Foreman Henry
W: McAdaMs OF truck 10 10 DO department.
dons mofh has
hen drilling tho man In sncciol fire work and
uns ..o ino ~ op u , a, tho
department has been through q course of in
strnction at his hands
When the escalier corps was organized, and
the lope.hooked. single. ribbed ladders and life
lines and bolts Of that service were brought into
use. and the nets for catching persons who
jumped from burning buildings were added to
the departments outht' IL was McAunins W VINO
taught the men how to use these things. Ihey
were sent to him in squads. and he put
ea.n squau 'ni vi -, uN,n n,, IN. - 'S
able to scale the face OF building with one
% ,,,,Ddo,v md .,o,nn ,,n or down or sideways
10 "ihuo" ui'u so'hB up Vi "omn VI e''e"a' o.
He taught them how TO use the iife iihes, so mat
could let people down In saiety from the Top or
them down in safety. Then he taught tho men
how to hold the Ire net ana @ now 70 JUMP lnsS IT.
In telling the story some years ago Of the train
McAdams unc9nsciously related story about
himself which has few equals as a record Of
pure. cool bravery; The use OF the hre net was
McAdams placed q proper number Of men about
the net 10 hold ~, ana led on by standinG on mo
eill OF q secondstory window ana jumping INTO
the net, illustrating the proper way TO jump and
land Each man Jumped IN turn ana eaeh LOOK his
turn a. holding tne net En the ,i sGGohd Gay ,his
day the same thing was DONE but the jumping
"S When iD we we tinished THAT that days work. said Ne
Adams. saw thst the men cohsidereu l.. tha. M We
The sun., 1897-05-23
TUESDAY, MAY 25th.
ENTRANCES, 18th St.. 10th St. & 9Th Ave.
lSth Street Elevated Station.)

but this was soon found to be false. as the In:
any crime: Finally. when Judge Morton was
discovered, he solved the mystery. The Indians
Sye Res o d
Ahvotes trail. and bring in proof Of his death.
wow. but the Impatient whites warned them to
make haste, and they soon saw 1t was useless to
80
was to do the work Of execution Il they over.
world. their Instinct being as keen and sure as
white men to bear witness to their. good faith
They took up the trail Of the fugitive, and fol.
saons ass sR S6sy a6%yn q Scan
Dorado, and which Ahvote had reached BY 9
have been clear to reach the mainland and travel
by little used trails to the wooded mountains
dea deed pursuit from all eI' but the he most skiiful
Indian trailers. From the rocky fortresses Of
these N he .sS as on hi
p an asylum % IN K tGe I'm; fnyo % or Mono oountiea. s
But the pursuit waS more rapid than he Am
he had no suspicion that he was followed.
Ahvotes cousin shot the murderer as he was
hSodsd ns eHon Ss nv S reach
brought down to the bank Of the Colorado River.
where it was identified by tho white men. Then
thicfiy lined the shore and burned the body.
performing the rites Of their tribe.
This ends all reprisals upon the tribe for All
after Mouse, the Indian who killed two white
men last February, and whose crime set Ahvote
OF on his numbering expedition.
same same tribe that at committed the murder murder na Of
four years ago. The Chinaman was suspected
of killing Pluto and picking his heeh. II was
TO furnish q feast at his restaurant In which
Piutes took part. The Chinaman was tried. but
no evidence was produced to bear out the ale ds.
charged. In court were several Indians and
outside were fully hundred braves, well
armed; The poor Celestial, in & fear of his 1fe,
untn the Piutes should leave town, but the
Sheriff refused. All the court officers knew OF
the mans danger. but they failed to lift hand.
Of the court. He had not got out OF the court
yard when the Indians seized him. Despite bis
cries and screams for help; he was rushed 70 the The
into the chaparral. They charged him with the
murder and told him he must die. He begged
for life, but while he was on his knees an Indian
hatchet. Another used his bowie knife and
Topped on the other arm. Then they, siit his
face. clipped of his ears and nose. and finally
stomach. Then they .playad football with the
head Of their victim. Nothing was ever done TO
punish this outbreak of savagery.
Down on the Colorado no old miner ever trusts
q Piute; All the veteran prospectors look upon
the Indians as the settlers In Australia regard
the natives or the South African coloniste watch
They are as apt to kill a benefactor as an en-.
emy. They are great beggars. but even the man
who gives liberally TO them must pay the Il full
arc lazy, and only work when they need food OF
ammunition, or whiskey and tobacco.
The sun., 1897-05-23
THE ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT
10 There = Perlod when II Loses Its Inauones
on Actors ana sinGeraS

10 There = Period when IL Loses Its ln1uoneo
ON Actors ana sinGersa
when does the artistic temperament diBap-
pearl When arc the influences no longer mo-
ticeablei What Is the age limit Certainly
there 10 one"
These were the questions Of man that had
been brought into contact frequently with
singers and actors who had grown old and
either ceased their professional labors or con-
tnued in q very modest way. He made tho
inquiries after giving description Of tho cir
cumstances In which he had seen some actors
"The sight Of them in rather moderate cir
cumstanoes." he said, was never a surprise,
because there are not many who are prosperous
In their old age. But used to think that /
would find in their surroundings some sugges-
ton Of their earlier lives. One room In q the
atrical boarding house will have Its atmosphere
and / don't mean simply an atmosphere of
corned beef and cabbage. 1t will bo plain that
an actress or an actor lives In 1t. The evidence
of the profession will be there. In the homes Of
more successful actors there is certain to be the
the persons who occupy them. That is. up to a
beyond that the professional atmosphere
never, goes. Its influence expires with some
limit Hf whst s,st. that Ss do r..
only necessary to take a few special instances to
prove It, They are taken from large number,
means. One OF them-the hrst-was exceptional,
for In that case II was rich woman 8 house that
] went to. II was handsome. pretentious,
brownstone AFFAIR on one Of the upper west side
streets. There was an overwhelming amount OF
about the establishment. But the maid that
came to the door had dirty face and, .
soiled apron, although her cap. which
DECORATED with light pink ribbons. These
ribbons were also under the general blight
house was as brand new as the exterior. In tho
par!or was a set OF plush and satin chairs Of
apricot color and there we're lace curtains In
tic windows. About the room stood tall vases
In Imitation OF various kinds Of porcelains, and
there were imitation palms In them. A silk
china clock and two vases TO match. More april
cot satin and plush hung In the doors. There
OF well-known pictures on the wallis all OF them
framed In white and gold. There was as much