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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
THAT $4,000 NUGGET
From Coffee Creek Beats Cripple Creek Or the
klondyke.

San Francisco Cal. Aug. 15.-Reports
from Redding, Shasta county, says that
for 80 years the place has seen no min
ing excitement equal to that which
stirred the town since the Graves Bros.
drove in on their blackboard on last
Tuesday with their s42, 900 nugget.
Stories of rich finds in pockets had
come in for several days from Weaver
vile, and other parts of Trinity county.
but they We're regarded as exaggerated
until the two brothers brought in gold
to prove the truth of their words.
1t was a repetition of the Klondike.
No one put any faith to the stories of
enormous finds brought to Juneau by
Mail Carrier Carr last winter. 1t was
only when miners returned on the EX-
celsior with their treasure that Cali
fornia went wild with the gold fever.
In the city there are hundreds of dis
pointed persons who We're unable to get
passage to the Yukon, and many of
these are making arrangements to try
their luck at prospecting in the new
Trinity county bonanza.
Snow does not fly in Trinity before
the end of October. 1t does not require
IluCu Ulbflty lot putiit anu Idit u the
new district fror, this city is only SIS
All the mining districts along the foot
hills have furnished their quota of
prospectors. so Redding is already over
run with strangers, and its stores are
doing a rushing business in supply out
fits and tools.
From all parts of Shasta county old
miners have flocked in and taken the
road for the north. Every day brings
stories of fresh finds, which add TO the
excitement.
The San Francisco mint reports Trim
ity gold as worth 1857 an ounce. which
is about 81 more an ounce than Klondike
gold.
The new mining district is on the divide
between Trinity and the Siskyou noun
tains. and near the head of the Salmon
river. Ii is 303 miles from this city
Richard Graves, who is now here. says
their claim covers G acres. and he would
not exchange it for anything on the
klondike. Since the Graves brothers left
their claim, Henry Carter their partner.
has taken out $4,000 from another rich
pocket. This makes total output of the
mine in a little over one week of $106. 600
Offers for their mine have been made to
the Graves brothers, but have been re-
fused as they say the mine is worth as
much to them as to anyone else.
There is plenty of land in the neighbour
hood of Coffee Creek which has not been
taken up, for though many prospectors
have been in that part of Trinity county.
they generally have kept in the trails on
the Salmon river. and few have explored
the side gulches like that in which the
recent rich discoveries have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Charles 0. Lord Dead.

Deering, Aug. 15.-Charles o. Lord,
one of the best known and successful
travelling men, died suddenly. yester
day, aged G. years. Mr. Lord COM
menced the shoe business in Lewiston
under the firm name of Lord & House
about 1866. In 1876 he entered the en-
ploy of \. +. Cox q Son of Portland.
where he continued as travelling
salesman until his death. He was well
and favorably known along the line of
the Grand Trunk.
The deceased was a member of the
Masonic lodge at Winthrop and will be
buried, Monday, With Masonic serv-
ices. He leaves wife and two chill
dren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
OAKLAnD'S TOWN MEETING
Was a Lively One but The Water Works Were
Voted Down.

Oakland, Aug. 15.-(SpecaD. Tie
citizens of this town witnessed, Satur-
day, an old-fashioned town meeting.
1t has always been, and probably al
ways will be, difficult for the villagers
to get anything that they want, thai
Will be of Improvement and advantage
to themselves in particular, and the
whole town generally, as long as the
outsiders cling to the idea that i'm
provement in the village is but an extra
assessment of taxation that the out
siders must pay and receive no partic-
ular benefit from. People differ in
opinion on most everything but thu
people of the rest of the world do not
differ quite so much as occasionally do
the people of Oakland on matters mu-
nicfpal The farmers believe that those
who live in the village should alone
pay for the village improvements and
that they, the farmers, should be lei
alone Now Oakland villagers want a
system of water works and they think
they have a good chance to get plan!
at fair figure. The Oakland farmers
say, well, buy it, but don't think W.
are going to help you out.
To bring the matter to a focus, q
town meeting was called for Saturday,
of the following warrant, which read,
after the usual prelmnaries as to the
selection of a moderator, clerk and So
on, as follows:
Article Ito hear the report of tha
committee chosen at the annual town
meeting, last March, to secure plans
and estimates for a system of water
works for Oakland village. j. w. Gill
man. A. z. Benjamin, f. NJ. Foster,
committee.
Article TO see if the town will vote
to accept the charter of the Oakland
Water Company, as provided by an act
of the last Legislature. and proceed to
construct water works for Oakland vii
lage, for fire, water and municipal pur-
poses.
Article 3-To see if the town will vote
to raise a sum of money, not exceeding
$27 900, by issue and sale of town bonds
or otherwise for the construction of
water works.
Article ITO choose a board of water
commissioners, to consist of five men,
bers, in compliance with law, two for
five years, one for four years. one for
two years and one for one year; said
commissioners to act for the town in
all preliminaries connected with said
water works as well as directing the
construction of the same, to establish
water works and to have full control
under instructions from the town.
The report of the committee was read
and a plan of the proposed water
works was exhibited. Then the con-
sideration of article 2 of the warrant
was before the meeting.
Here, they really began the event Of
the season. The farmers were out in
force, determined to fight to a finish
and ne result shows clearly that they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
SUDDEN DEATHS.
Several Of Them Occurred in
Maine Yesterday.
Red Hot Town Meeting, No Water to
Cool 1t.
a Son Given Up for lost Returns to the Old
Home.

Rockland, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Gertrude
ielhpkins, Wife of Eugene Tompkins
oi Boston, died very suddenly Of heart
laiIufe, this morning, aboard the steam
yacht lllaWarra. which arrived at this
port, Saturday night, from Portsmouth,
n. H., bound for Bar Harbor. Mrs.
Tompkins had been in apparently good
health until within few days, Blu:
nothing serious was expected. She
arose, this morning. as usual, and went
to the cabin and lay down, and a few
minutes later she was found by her
husband lying on the floor dead The
remains will be taken to Boston, to-
night by special train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Penobscot County Indictments.

Bangor, Aug. 15.-The Penobscot
grand jury at Bangor. Saturday, re-
ported these cases: State VS.. Robert
Carney, breaking and entering; John
Rowe. same; George NJ. Thomas, two
indictments for forging; Ael G. Thos-
temp. breaking and entering; Fred w.
treble. assault with intent to kill,
Murtaghe Hughes. Jr, Martin e.
Hughes, Patrick McGrath, assault and
battery: Leon Bert Cossins, Mary w.
Curtis, adultry; Clyde w. Marche, lar
ceny; Cyrus A. Green, James j. Smart,
assault and battery; Bert Malcolm,
Frank Sargent, assault and battery
Flavian l.. Merrill, rape
There We're about As liquor indict-
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
SUDDEN DEATH
OF Chicago Musician at Hotel Hamilton
Winthrop.

Winthrop, Aug. 15.-(SpeciaD.-
Frank Bowles of Chicago, we'll
known cornetist and band leader, who
was spending the summer at Hotel
Hamilton in this village, dropped dea /
al 40 this evening, in the hotel dining
room.
ApopleXy was the cause of death. \
few minutes before death he was chat
ting With friends, and was apparently
in the best of health and spirits. His
age was so years and he was unmar-
ried. Mr.. Bowles was widely known in
musical circles and had many friends
here where he spent his summers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Aug. 15.-The storm has
moved from Lake Superior to Ontario
giving rain to the whole country east
of the Mississippi river. Thirty sta
tons represented thunder storms which
is the largest number during the pres
ent season.
The pressure is high over New Found
land off the south Atlantic and Mid
die Pacific coasts and a ridge of high
pressure extends from Texas to Al
berta. The temperature has remained
stationary in the upper Missouri and
Ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys
and has generally fallen elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Good Will Farm.

Watervile, Aug. l5.-tSpeeiaD.-Mr.
George II. Coffin of Hudson. Mass. has
been selected as manager Of the Good
win Homes and principal of the school.
Mr.. Coffin will reside in Good VIII cot
tage and is expected to arrive about Aug.
IS. Mr.. Harry Watson, Colby %, has been
secured as sub-master. School will begin,
Monday. Sept. g.
The only real vacation AT the Farm
comes in August. after the close of the
assembly. Two parties of Good VIII boys
are camping out in the vicinity of The
Forks: others are away visiting. Three
of the cottages are closed. the boys re-
naming at the Farm being accommo-
dated in the other homes.
Mr. futile, the farm manager. is TAX
ing his annual vacation. and is camping
with some of the Good Win boys at Ellis
nnnli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Excitement Over New Foundl.nd Fisheries.

st. Johns, N. F., Aug. 15.-The trouble
between the British warships and the
lobster packers on the French shore
continues. The British commodore
lately summoned the packers before
him, charging them with unlawful
packing, and threatening to close their
factories. Great excitement prevails
The people resent the interference, AMI
demand that the government prevent
the officers of the warships from med
ding in fishery matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
"eolLl" TRIED SUNDAY.
Court Marshal Makes Quick Work Of Cano.
vas Assassin.

Vergara. Spain, Aug 15.-Michael An
gioiillo alias "Golli." was tried here. this
morning. by court martial, for the muir
der of Senior Canovas del Castillo at the
baths of Santa Agueda on Aug g.
The court consisted of a lieutenant
colonel and six captains of artillery. All
the statements of Aneiolillo were sub-
mitted in writing. The sentence of the
been confirmed by the supreme council
of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Great Rejoicing at Rome.

Rome, Aug. 15.-The news of the result
of the duel has been received here with
the rarest enthusiasm. Crowds fill the
streets, cheering for the Count of Turin
and the army and calling upon the bands
in the public squares to play the royal
hymn.
Many of the houses are decorated with
hags in honor of the result. and all the
newspapers have issued special editions
giving details of the encounter.
Extra guards have been mounted at the
French embassy and consulate.
Congratuatory kilograms are showered
upon the members of the royal family
from all parts of Italy. and many have
been received from abroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
AQuiet Day ior the President.

Bluff Point, N. ", Aug. 1.-THE Presi-
dent spent the day quietly at Hotel
Champlain. first giving attention to pub
lie matters laid before him by his secre-
tary. Mr.. Porter. The troops We're re-
viewed by the secretary of war and Vice
President, the President looking on from
his own balcony.
Secretary of the Interior Bliss and
Postmaster General Gary arrived Satur-
day evening, and in company with the
officials her and their wives. they dined
with the President and Mrs. Mckinley.
At o'clock Mrs. Mckinley received the
wives of the officers of the 2ist Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Buildings Burned at Etpa.

Etna. Aug. 15.-(SpeciaD. During a
heavy electric storm that prevailed here
for several minutes, tonight. the farm
buildings of Charles Corey were struck
by a bolt of lightning and entirely de-
stroyed by the fire that ensucd. Mr. Co
rey lost 50 tons of hay and all farming
utensils. but with the help of neighbors
saved his stock and furniture. Loss, $2ooo;
Insurance $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16

Cards have been received in Bucks
port. announcing the marriage of War
rem p. Brown. formerly of that town,
to Miss Judith Torres. which will oc-
cur at the residence of the bride Sat-
urday, August 2S, at p M. at Blue
fields, Nicaragua, Central America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Il Wa. kot ce,ti,, Ralloan.

Christiania, Aug. 15.--It is now known
that the balloon sighted by the steamer
konghalfdau was not that of the
aeronaut Cetti, as he descended safely
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Death Of Italian sinister d Justice.

Rome. Aug. Ex-senator G. Costa, min
lister of justice, Is dead Shortly before
he expired he sent touching deathl,ed
telegram of farewell to King Humbert.
Marquis Di Rudini the premier will
temporarily assume the portfolio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Forecast: New
England and eastern New York; thun-
der storms, severe in some localities;
cooler, southwesterly gales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
AUGUSTA MAINE. MONDAY MORNING. AUGUST 49, 1897.
PROBABLY LOCAL SHOWERS.

Boston, Aug. 15-Foreeast: Continued
unsettled, probably local showers ana
thunder storms; cooler in evening and
night; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
RACES AND BALL
Entertained the North Arson People Satur
day Afternoon.

North Arson, Aug. 15.-SpeciaD.- About
1000 people assembled at the driving park,
Saturday afternoon, to witness the 2.35
and 2.27 races and the game of base ball
between the Oakland and Skowhegan
teams. A special Somerset train of 200
came up in the afternoon. Owing to the
doubling up of these classes with the 230
class. most of the horses entered did not
start.
OF the - horses entered in the 235 class
only five came up AT call The result of
the race was foreseen from the start
Harry =. had it his own way. Out of 10
horses entered in the 2.27 class only three
started. ana the race went off in three
straight heats. The summarizes:
2.35 CLASS-TROT AND PACE-PITRSE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16

Thousands of people are subject to
bowel trouble IN some OF its various
iorms. IT. Fowiers Ext. of Wild Straw
berry is an unfailing remedy in ali such
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16

woman, who gives the name of Mary
Anderson. Is under arrest at Cleveland
Ohio, for selling forged railroad mileage
books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16

Camden young ladies are enthusiastic
over bowling and large club has been
organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16

Mrs. G. B. Ingraham of West Rock
port, has rose bush. 2S inches high, and
only one year old, that has borne rs roses
this summer, having ten in one cluster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-16
235 CLASS-TROT AND PACE-PJrRSF,


The most exciting event of the day was
the ball game In the ninth inning the
score stood 5 to in favor of the Show
hegans. with the oaklands at bat and
two men out. Owing To what all the
spectators claimed and even the Oakland
manager admitted to ne rank decision of
the umpire, the 0aklands were ena blcd to
get in a run and tie the score. Three
more innings were necessary TO decide
the game, which resulted in "A score of {
10 6 in favor of Oakland. There will he
races at the park when the West Somer-
set County Agricultural Association holds
its cattle show.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-15
THE TENNESSEE AND UTAH
CELEBRATIONS.

The Denver News, in commenting on
the presidents address at Nashville
says that the people of the west can
better appreciate his remarks about
the sturdy manhood Of the American
pioneer than could the audience which
cheered his words The News then
turns its attention to the celebration
that will take place in this state next
month and says:
When Tennessee was celebrating its
semi-centennial in 1S47 a brave ana
adventurous band of men and women
mad Just effected the crossing of The
great plains and located in the SAT-
Lake valley. From that Journey and
that settlement has come the splendid
lntermountain state Of Utah, whose
people viii celebrate their serni-canten-
NAL anniversary in July next 2resi-
dent Mckinley has been invited TO be
present, and there are hopes ;hat ne
VIII accept the invitation. In all re-
spects the Utah celebration is of iuaf
historical Importance with that If Ten
nessee. The anniversaries differ in
years, but that of Utah IS possessed
perhaps of more far-reaching signifi-
canoe.
There are other states than Utah con-
Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. COM
prising particularly the trans Mis- souri,
region, have all been settled aaI made
members of the federal Union since
that famous location on the shores OF
the Great Salt Lake on July q. 1871
The people of these states. together
with Utah, viii give to Presid ant NC
kinley welcome not excelied By iis
cordial reception in Tennessee.
The western people can better 81 pre-
ciate the words of the president in
praise Of the American pioneer than
those whom he addressed can. espe C.
tally those who came to the ives. in
the forties and afties.
The event to be celebrated here in
July is, in a sense. one Of the most M
portant in American history, and is an
occasion well worthy of the attendance
of the president. 1t is, as the News
says, an event in which the whole IN
termountain region is concerned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-15
ON HER PRESENTATION AT
COURT.

Humbly ] come with all the world
To see you in your splendor
Oe stately feathers. white and curled,
Old lace. brOcade all lowered and pearled
And yards and yards of train unfurled
Half way towards the fender.
That once you wore my overcoat.
Last March. when it was raining,
Seems now an incident remote
a curious, doubtful anecdote
OF you that are today, l note.
So nightly disdaining.
Your new found dignity would fall
And set decorum weeping,
Frock-coated youths beyond recall
Would cease to own themselves in thrall
Did they but guess the half of all
The secrets in my keeping.
our celebrated gooseberry match
OF who could eat the quicker;
Your track across the fresh sown patc1
OF celery; your famous catch
That rolled off from the arbor thatch;
And how you bowled the vicar
Are secrets that shall not be told
Nor limited at to any,
Nor bought nor sold Tor love or gold;
But l. VINO know them from of old, b
At least am proud in that l hold
The knowledge of so many
Pail Mall Gazette
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-15

two major generals had a sort of love
feast.
General MiIes-As the greatest gen
eral Of the day your name in my coun-
try is known TO all.
Osman-I am undeserving. 1 fear, of
this great distinction.
Miles-YGur defense Of Plevna is the
greatest military achievement of recent
years.
Osman-It was a hard siege.
Miles-How long did it last?
Osman-Five months.
Mr. Terreil-Did you eat your horses
and mules?
Osman-We ate all our cattle and
were about TO attack the horses when
the siege was ended. What do you
think of our army?
Miles-So far as have seen but little
from the car window and at the
selamlik today. They are splendid men
and admirably trained; l hope 70 see
more of them in Greece.
Osman-Oh. There you viii see them.
The secret of success in war is persist
ence- If you lose one fight. you may
win the next-never stop. Wear out
the enemy. Only persist.
Miles-That was the distinguishing
feature of our General Grant
Osman-I regret not having met
General Grant.
Miles You remind me much of him
in looks.
Osman-As commander, have you
seen much active service?
Miles, served in several ranks dur
ing the entire four years of our war.
Osman-How many battles?
Miles-Thirty or more.
That ended the conversation. coffee
and cigarettes then being served. 1t
shows remarkable conversational
powers. questions and answers being
direct and to the point. 1t is true that
it is does not convey any great know
ledge 10 the reader nor does it sparkle
with wit and wisdom, but it is of the
good old Anglo-Saxon style found in
use in primers and first readers third
of a century ago. 1t is of the same
order as: DO we go up? Up we do
60" DO you see the COW? 1 see the
COW. 1t is red
The generals official report should be
a literary event.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-15

"Of course. Senator Cannon's propo-
sition to pay export bounties on our
agricultural products viii not be taken
seriously by anybody except the Popu-
lists. The absurdity of paying $4,000, >
COT IN hard cash from the treasury
every year in order to raise the prices
recei2sd by the farmers for their crops
is manifest to all sane minds. Mr.. Can
mons assertion that the farmers re-
ceive no benefit from q protective tariff
is not true. The DEVELOPMENT of cur
manufactures and the building up Of
Industrial centers directly benefits the
farmer by creating a great class of
hoiae consumers for the articles he
produces. Mr.. Mckinley ance said it
was the aim of protection to plant the
factory by the farm. Wherever this
is done 1iiere is an increased demand
for The staples of agriculture" says the
New York Commercial Advertiser. No
doubt The proposition is absurd. but it
IS a Iezieal conclusion from the doctrine
zols protection.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-15

served in the war is in town and wants
an office. and / am interesting myself in
his behalf. | fell into a little meditation
as / walked with him to the White
House. Here / said TO myself, is sam
lie of how fortune works in this world
can remember when this mans approx
al was everything on earth to me.
strove for it patiently and diligently. 1t
seemed TO me that his power was bound
less and that he held the very keys 10
my future He was a severe olSclplindr-
ian. but an excellent officer. and he
doomed IN before d man in my subordi-
nate station like a Gemigod. Now, here
he is, after q little more than 80 years, an
old man. without fortune. hunting office
just got this far when the general re-
marked quietly: Time turns the tables
on us now and then. my friend Do you
remainder those old days when 1t rested
with me to secure the favors?
The remark was so distinctly in line
with my own reflections that | almost
started I felt a little bit shame-faced,
trayed my thoughts TO him. But, OF
course. it was not so. 1t was merely a
line of reflection both naturally would
tale So l replied, pleasantly: L only
hope / may be able 10 do as much FOR
YOU now. who deserve so much, as you
did for me then, who deserved so little
That's very handsome. the general
replied. But. all the same. II SOUNDS
ike the stump. You were a deserving
fe.fow then, but ! don't know whether
You are now or not But never mind
that. You get this office for me, and l IL
forgive all the worry you caused me DUR
ing the war.
'sHe's q fine old chap, and | hope to
goodness L may succeed in landing him.