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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
railroads and Stea .rlboats.
Maine CENTRAL R. R.
THROUGH TRAINS.
In Effect Nov. p, 1873,

passengess trains leave Augusta I
follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
Christmas Visitors.

abH Aks 81 come fer Christmas
= sErbm ~Fifton up to Tate;
Ehsf'li strike US sorter early,
AH set up with us late.
fEhe Jone3es an the Jenkinses-
THE ButterWuths an Browns;
( The Old-tifpe folks. with old-time joke
From alirthe old-time towns!
y ou'd better stretch the table out
1T any rooms to spare;
An add a corner to the house,
An buy some crock ry ware.
An yer mother says she s comm,
So, well build a pulpit next,
Fer 1 reckon that means preachin'
From the old, familiar text.
Ut sorter seems onnat trail,
An sorter takes me down,
That We never have no kinfolks
Tial Christmas comes eroun.
An then they come from Tipfon,~
An then they swarm from Tate;
They strike us s0rter, early,
An they set up with us late!
But take an stretch the table out
If any rooms to spare;
An add a corner TO the house,
An laysin crock 'ry ware.
An senee yer mothers comm.
Well ibtlHd platform next,
der We re purity shore O preachin
From the old, familiar text.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21

passengess trains leave Augusta az
follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-63o A. M. for Lewiston.
Pennington, Phillips, Rockland, Port
land, Boston, Bridgton. Montreal anc
quebec, 1000 A. NJ. TOR Brunswick, Lew
iston, Portland and Boston, Pennington,
Phillips. -Carrabasset, Rangeley. Rock
land, and Bridgton; 30S p. NJ. local to
Portland; 3.43 p. NJ. (eXpress) for Bruins
wick, Bath, Lewiston, Portland, Boston;
connecting at Portland for Bridgton.
North Conway and Bartlett; 10.55 P. Nj.
ton, Bath. Portland and Boston; l55 A.
NJ. Portland and Boston.
s GOING EAST-1.35 A. M. might ex-
press) for Skowhegan, Bangor, Bar Har-
Dor, ST. Stephen, st. John. Halifax and
Aroostook county; 9.12 A. NJ. for Water
vile, Belfast, Skowhegan and Bangor.
Nanceboro, St. stephen. Houton. Wood
local to Waterville and Lewiston. via
Oakland and Winthrop: 20 p. M. ex-
press for Waterville, Bangor. Bar Har-
Dor, Old Town, Patten and Houlton via
%. & A. r.. r.; 10 T.. NJ. for Waterville,
Oakland. North Arson, Bingham, Show
hogan. Belfast FoNcroft. Greenville.
Bangor. Old Town and Mattawamkeag;
SUNDAYS-Going. West, 1.55 A. NJ. for
: Portland, Boston; 1925 A. NJ, 1855 P. NJ.
for Brunswick, Bath. Portland and Bos-
ton. Going East, 1.35 4. NJ, 9l5 A. NJ. and
225 z. NJ. for WaterviNe and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at 135
A. NJ. going east does not connect for
SSowhesan on Monday mornings, or for
Belfast. FoXcypft or beyond Bangor, Sun
day mornings
.rrSO1r>ror ANTON, ,rp.y>-o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
ACCOMMODATE TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER
BANGOR & AROOSTOOK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
Houlton ard Bangor on trains leaving
Houlton at $50 A. NJ. and Bangor at 40
u. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-21
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, u. V. s., at Togus.
KennebeC Central R. R.

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad. and Augusta, Halo
we'll & Gardiner Electric Railroad 10 Au-
guata.
TIME TABLE.
Winter arrangement in effect, Monday
Dec. ~. 1898.
Leave Randolph: Ar at Nat. Home:
1.22 and 1870 A. NJ. 1.42 and 1850 a, n.
100 225 d 422 p NJ l.20 245 & 4,42 P. M.
Nv. Maj. Home: Ar. at Randolph:
S15 and 1l.l5 A. NJ S.35 and 11.35 A. NJ.
4 40 All q 800 F. NJ. 200 335 & 30 p. NJ.
+. 4. LAWTON. supt.
The herald., 1898-01-06
"GoING TO BE" CHIEF
A San Luis obispo Man Who Would
Be Fireman

Be Fireman
A well dressed man entered the office
of Fire Commissioner Sabichi yesterday
afternoon and introduced himself as the
chief of the San Luis Obispo fire de-
partment. 1t is rule of Commissioner
Sabichi to treat visiting firemen most
courteously. He treats everybody that
way, but with firemen he strains a point.
The cigars and other sundries were
passed around, and the visitor was told
to make himself perfectly at home MT.
Sabichi telephoned the headquarters Of
the fire department, and Assistant Chief
Smith answered the phone. The COM
missioner informed Smith OF the pres
ence Of his distinguished guest, and sug-
gested that it would be the handsome
little red wagon and show him the city.
Smith at once drove to Mr.. Sabichis Of
flee and took the visitor in tow. AS
they started up town, Smith said: ibid
understand you to say you were the
chief of the fire department Of San Luis
Obispo?" The visitor replied that he
was, and the journey continued toward
the city hall. Reaching that point,
Smith said: by the way, thought
Payne was chief of the department at
your town."
"Oh," said his companion, The is, but
I am going to be chief in February, after
the election there"
The visitor did not ride with Smith any
more, but Ed refused to give his name
when asked about the matter.
The herald., 1898-01-06
Evening Session

Professor Cook made brief talk OF
the value Of delegate meetings of farm
ers' clubs, and the advisability of con-
tinuing them. An expression of opin-
ion was requested from the delegates
Representatives from the various coun-
ties spoke to the question, and the con-
sensus of opinion was, that the general
| meeting is valuable, and that 1t is most
desirable that they shall be continued.
w. p. Rogers of Highland tramped all
| over the daily papers for their curtailed
reports of the proceedings. more es-
pecially the dismissal in a single para
graph of the presence of so eminent an
authority on horticulture as Professor
| Hilgard. Had it been a prize fight,
said the irate gentleman, there would
have been columns Of details Of who
rubbed Corbett down, what he had for
breakfast, ETC." Secretary Goodwin
rose promptly to the defense of the
press, and on motion of Professor
Sprague, cordial vote Of thanks was
extended to the daily press for reports
and courtesies received
Professor Sprague urged upon the
delegates the Importance Of the organi-
cation of deciduous fruit exchange,
whereupon the chair appointed Messrs.
Sprague, Sessions and Goodwin COM
mittee to act in the matter.
A resolution was presented and adopt
ed concerning a rumor prevalent in the
east Of the injury to citrus and other
fruit, in this state, from the San Jose
scale, embodying declaration from the
convention that this scale is never found
on citrus trees, rarely seen on high class
fruit, and Is not regarded here at all
seriously.
G. A. Whsle of the DIAL valley read the
first paper of the evening, entitled:
Preserving Our Forests" In the speak
er's opinion negligence on the part of
the people is responsible for the destruc-
ton of our forests. and If not stopped,
the water supply will be materially de-
creased.
A vocal solo by Mrs. Abbot Kinney,
COMBS Across the Dee" varied the
program. In response to an encore,
Mrs. Kinney gave d lullaby by Garrett
Smith.
Hon. Abbot Kinney told some start
ling facts and figures on the damage to
the water sheds of Southern California
by the destruction of the forests. Noun
se'aiA s%A Gus u1FC DocA ISSeEVeu ny the
government, but the difficulty Is that
there has been no provision made for
taking care Of them. An appropriation
Is needed to provide salaries for a patrol.
A law already exists making it fine of
$1,000 and two years imprisonment for
setting forest fires, but there is no one to
enforce it.
Professor Fletcher stated that Ven
tura and portion Of Santa Barbara
counties had already moved in the mat
ter, and intended asking for an appro-
priation from congress this winter for
forest protection. 1t was brought out
in the discussion that forest denudation
was probably responsible for damage to
orchards from frost
The secretary read brief paper writ
ten by Charles H. Campbell, of Rich
land, on the potential value to the state
of the cultivation of hemp. A vote of
thanks was rendered the president and
secretary, after which Mrs Kinney sang
Bonnie. Sweet Bessie, the Maid of
Dundee" and responded with Gerrett
Smiths arrangement of 1.-THE Night Has
a Thousand Eyes" The convention
then adjourned.
The herald., 1898-01-06

gathered around. Since his escape his
appearance has been considerably
changed by his mustache's having been
shaved OF. He told the following story
of his escape;
IT got Barnhill to let me go into the
toilet room near Fresno. He thought
that I was perfectly safe because had
the Oregon boot on. When we were
about half mile out of Fresno and the
train was running at a rate Of eight or
ten miles an hour, dropped out of the
window. didn't get hurt much in fall
Ing. That night I walked eight miles
out in the country with the weight
around my leg. / came to a haystack not
far from Sanger. and crawled into that
and lay there for two days and nights
without anything to eat. was near a
farm house, and on the third day saw
the farmer load all his family into a lum-
Der wagon and start to Fresno to buy
Christmas presents.
GAS soon as they were out of sought,
crawled from my hiding place and went
to the barn, where found cold chisel
and sledge. inserted the chisel into
the place where the two parts of the
boot fit up and managed to break the
fastenings. AS soon as was free again
/ rummaged around the house and found
something to eat. From there walked
to Porterville and stayed there over
night. From there hoboed my way into
Los Angeles, arriving here Christmas
eve. 1 have nothing to say concerning
that has happened since my
arrival. as 1t might get others into
trouble"
"That was good Jump you made"
suggested one of the officers.
yes, it was all right, guess" replied
"but the worst of it is that 1t
didn't do any good. If you fellows had
been fifteen minutes later you would not
have found me-" he continued. 'I was
just getting ready to leave. was kept
pretty well posted as to your movements,
and I knew that you were not sleeping.
But couldn't get away without money"
Going along, are you, sheriff." said
as he saw Mr.. Burr making
for his departure You
won't lose me this time, suppose
Sheriff Burr will keep an open eye on
and 1t Is not likely that the pris-
)ner will get another chance to escape.
The herald., 1898-01-06
Marriage Licenses

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk:
Inosente Porto. q native of California,
aged rs years. and resident of Pomona.
and Felipa Lenares, native of Califor-
mia, aged 20 years, and q resident Of
Lemon.
]. Ellsworth Mathews, a native of ILL
nois, aged % years, and resident Of
Pasadena, and Vienna e. McMahan, a
native Of Iowa, aged Is years. and res-
ident Of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Victor Clairemont. native of Gers
many, aged "a years, and Minnie Hensel,
a native of Germany also, aged 80 years,
both residents Of Los Angeles.
Andrew Leonard Johnson, native Of
Minnesota, aged 2S years, and Claudia
Hager, native of Arkansas. aged -
years, both residents of Los Angeles.
Morgan Sweeney, native Of Pennsyl<
vania, aged SO years, and Mrs. Nellie
Bowers, native OF Louisiana. aged -
years, both residents Of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-01-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Skeele's organ recital next Monday.
Read the Trinidad Rubber company's
notice on this page.
Call Tel. Main 243 for ambulance.
Kreeelo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors,
5bl and 7b3 8. Spring st. Tel Main 1929.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs. so cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, 214 South Broadway.
At meeting of the Young Mems Re
publican League last night resolutions
favoring the annexation Of Hawaii We're
adopted.
The sale of reserved seats opens at the
Los Angeles theater this morning for
the coming engagement of the Calhoun
Opera company.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2s91k South
Spring street. Plates from "a. Pain
less extracting. so cents. Filling q
speciality. Hours. 8 to s; Sundays, 10
10 II.
G. H. Brown and H. C. Dodge ran
efoul of the hitching ordinance yester-
day afternoon and were arrested. They
were released on their own recognizance
and will APPEAR in court today
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block. first floor. rooms 1873. 1874, 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases Of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. / to 5. Tel. 1927.
During this week the balance of stock
remaining at 125 South Spring street,
consisting of pictures, frames, easels and
all kinds Of holiday novelties will be
sold regardless of former prices. Here
Is an opportunity for rare bargains.
Julia Jones and Ella Stanford had
zeal lively spat in the vicinity Of Court
tnd Welton streets yesterday, and as
result the FORMER was arrested for dis
turping the peace, on the complaint Of
Fhe latter. Deputy Constable Mugnemi
WAS the arresting officer.
The herald., 1898-01-06
AN AMBITIOUS OFFICER
overreaches Himself In Arresting a
Citizen for Arson

Sunday morning The Herald contained
an account of the arrest of Arthur Lee
for arson by Special Officer Sampson
who asserted that he had found the
young man attempting to set fire to the
Cotton lodging house at the corner of
Fourth and Los Angeles streets. A re-
porter visited the scene Of the alleged
attempt at incendiarism and the ac-
count stated that the charge was very
f1imsy one.
1t turns out that Lee is employed at
the Peerless steam laundry. AS soon
as J. N. Marley, manager Of the laundry,
learned of his arrest he and one Of his
friends gave bonds in the sum of $1,000
for Lee and secured his release. Lee
called at The Herald office last night and
made the following statement concern
ing his arrest:
New Years night was out late with
some young fellows and did not start
home until nearly o'clock. On my way
cut across the alley to save distance.
had been drinking considerably and
when got back of the Cotton house I
stopped for a minute and lay down be-
cause felt quite sick. When I got UP
thought that had lost some money out
Of my pocket and lit match In the hope
of finding 1t. The match burned out and
then lit a paper which I found be-
cause 1t would give better light and
burn longer. I was then twenty feet
away from the building and could not
possibly have set fire to 1t from that dis
tance had so desired.
while I was looking around some one
suddenly rushed upon me with a revolt
yer in one hand and club In the other
and ordered me to throw up my hands.
He had on citizens clothes and I never
suspected for an instant that he was an
officer. supposed that the man in
tended to hold me up and I jumped I'D
and started to run as fast as could. I
wasn't able to get along very fast, ow-
ing to too much celebration earlier in
the evening and was soon overtaken.
I stumbled and fell and he Jumped upon
me and sat on my head until the patrol
wagon arrived. That's all there is to be
said in the matter"
The herald., 1898-01-06
A Chinaman's Bad Dog

Ng Dock. q Chinaman, was arrested
yesterday on a warrant charging him
with keeping vicious dog at his place
on East Seventh street. between Los An
geles street and Maple avenue. The
warrant was sworn out by Mrs. Susie
Of 143 East Seventh street. She
alleges that Docks dog broke loose a
few days ago and attacked her little
child, injuring It severely. Of1cer Rob-
bins, who made the arrest yesterday
morning, learned that the canine has
bitten several people recently. and there
Is a general complaint in the neighbor-
hood against the Chinaman. 1t seems
that the dog is kept chained up, but
often gets loose and then bothers little
children. n
The herald., 1898-01-06
Burglar FiIkins Goes Out
Of a Window
INTO AN OFFICERS OPEN ARMS
THE SLIPPERY BURGLAR HAS
BEEN RECAPTURED
he Tells Of His Escape From Deputy
Sheriff Barnhill-Taken to San
Quentin Last Night

Charles w. Filkins, who escaped from,
the custody of Deputy Sheriff Barnhlll
while en- route to San Quentin to serve
five years for burglary, was recaptured
yesterday afternoon. He was taken from
a lodging house at ZIG Wilmington
street, where he has been harbored by
frankie Melendez. the little Spanish
girl who has shown the most unf1agging
devotion for Filkins ever since he was
first arrested.
Filkins was not taken without making
an attempt to escape, but so carefully
were the plans laid for his capture that
he had little show to get away. AS 1t
was, he jumped from a second story
window right into the muzzles of two
revolvers in the hands Of deputy sheriffs.
Filkins again started for San Quentin
at 1890 o'clock last night in charge of
Sheriff Burr and Deputy Mcclure. The
The herald., 1898-01-06

stenographic report of the proceedings,
amounting to $500. was presented and
allowed. A warrant was ordered issued
for the amount.
AS the preparation Of the questions
to the teachers will consume several
days. and the receipt Of the answers will
also take some time. 1t was decided to
adjourn until Monday evening, at which
time a regular meeting Of the board will
be held. 1t will then be decided when
the next session of the investigation will
be held. Mr.. Oliver stated that he hoped
to close his side of the case within an
hour after the affidavits had been exam
ined, provided he did not In the means
time decide to introduce other evidence.
The board then adjourned.
The herald., 1898-01-06
SAVED A cHILD's LIFE
Foreman Farrell Rescues Little One
From the Iron Wheels

1T was worth the trip from Boston to
seen that hero save that child this
morning." The speaker was an old gem
tleman who had just arrived in the city,
and while passing over the San Fer
nando street viaduct had seen two little
girls at play on the track, while their
mothers stood gossiping by, not noticing
the approach of an engine pushing sew
eral cars ahead. One little girl, about 4
years old, saw the danger, and ran out
of the reach of the cars; but the other,
2-year-old mite. tried to follow, but 1t
was evident to all the people on the car
and to the mothers that it could not
possibly get out of the way in time.
The women were frozen to the place
where they stood by horror, and the feel
ings of the passengers on the electric
car above the fearsome scene We're in
describable; men and women groaned
and wept, as they gazed at the doomed
little one, but of sudden they saw a
man jump off the front platform of the
car In front Of the engine and run ahead
of the iron death behind him to the
whimpering youngster, grab it by the
arm and hurl it to one side, while he
jumped a second after. 1t was almost q
second too late, for the steps Of the pass
ing car caught his clothes and nearly
dragged him back under the remorseless
wheels, but he sttod his ground firmly
and was safe. while the tears and sobs
of the onlookers were changed to cheers,
and it was then the old Boston gentle
man remarked, as he wiped his eyes
and blew resonant blast on his nose,
that the act was worth a trip across the
continent to view
The hero who saved the child was E.
]. Farrell. foreman in the yard. He
was called to the superintendent's office
and thanked by Mr.. Prior, and a compli-
notice was ordered inscribed to
his credit in the discipline record book,
which means great deal to him. Mr..
Farrell's act, it is only fair to add, was
in September last by another
yard man named ]. F. Tench, who saved
a child on the Central avenue crossing
In the same manner and was also COM
plimented by the superintendent.
The herald., 1898-01-06
Run Into by an Engine

G. Farman was walking under the via
duct over the Southern Pacific tracks
last evening. while an electric car was
crossing above. His attention was riv-
eted to the car, and he did not notice a
Southern Pacific switch engine steam
ing down, the track until it ran into him
and knocked him out Of the way. He was
sent to the receiving hospital. where DR..
Hagan found that his shoulder had been
dislocated.
The herald., 1898-01-06

Last evening, shortly after o'clock,
the wife of Attorney Edwin A. Meserve
died in her apartments at the Locke on
South Hill street. Mrs. Meserve was
taken Ill with meningitis on Christmas
day and has been unconscious most Of
the time since Friday Of last week. She
was the daughter OF a wealthy Canadian
ana was born In Montreal. About ten
years ago she came to California on a
visit and met Mr.. Meserve in San Fran
cisco, where they were married shortly
afterward. There is one child, little
son years Of age.
The herald., 1898-01-06
German BENEVOLENT societv

The German Ladies' Benevolent soci-
ETY. held its annual meeting yesterday,
and elected the following officers and
trustees: Mrs. ]. Johnson, president;
Mrs. F. Cornelius. vice president; Mrs.
". F. Grosser, secretary; Mrs. L. A.
Adams. treasurer; trustees, Mrs. Oh.
Brode, Mrs. H. Merz, Mrs. Aug. Boeck-
LIN, Mrs. A. Frese, Mrs. N. Borchers, Mrs.
G. Gollmer. Mrs. H. Gieschen, Mrs. ].
Lang Mrs. L. Gottschalk, Mrs. s. Maier.
Mrs. G. Hubach, Mrs. ]. Smith.
The balance sheet for the year showed:
Receipts, $l760.60; disbursements, $780,
%; leaving a balance of $26O.67.
The herald., 1898-01-06
CITY NEWS


= forecast: Cloudy, unsettled, east
erly winds
New hydrant valves for the street
sprinklers.
Argument begun in the Savage
murder trial.
Threc Aremen on the carpet before
the commissioners.
Important change in street i'm
provsmsnt specifications.
Contractor Lutge's hidden hoard is
Dlastered with attachments.
Chamber Of commerce officers for
the ensuing year nominated.
Farmers institute discusses diaries
and ensilage; trees and forest pro-
lection.
\ An appeal which ran a long time;
Z bill Of exceptions and where 1t
btopped.
The end Of the school board investi-
cation apparently in sight; teachers
to sign afidavits.
Burglar Filkins, who escaped from
Deputy Barnhill at Fresno, recap
tured at the home Of his mistress in
this city.
District Attorney Donnell eats crow
and County Recorder Hodgman digs
mp at the request Of the grand jury;
IN "opinion" which failed to work.
The herald., 1898-01-06
PERSONAL

p. 9. Valentine and Otto W. Helm Of
Oakland are at the Locke.
Z. p. Gibbon and s. B. Hynes regis
tered at the Waldorf. New York, Nom
Pr. Joseph Baldwin Of Austin, Texas.
1ssmeriy OF kirksville, NO., normal
school, is visiting in the city as the
guest OF Deputy Superintendent Of
Schools Ennis. He win address the
teachers Of Los Angeles at the hirh
school building on Saturday morning 81
The herald., 1898-01-06

ant information on planting vineyards.
drying and marketing the fruit.
Prof Sprague read paper written by
Prof. Bailey of Cornell college, entitled
Influence of Stock on Scion and Of
Pollen on Carpets" This was followed
by q discussion on the grating of lemons
on orange stock or vice versa, upon
which a variety of opinions was ex-
pressed
The herald., 1898-01-06

THE ATTENTION of investors is directed to
the proposed work of this corporation in
the production of the India Rubber OF
commerce. Its books are now open to the
public for subsscpipsions 70 stock Among the
be mentioned the names of A. Haas, H. W,
O'Melveny. VIM. H. Allen, Jr, J. F. sartori, M
VIM Bodice. Albert G Jones Il q H brSn.
and others. The company soiicits an inyestf-
cation OF its purposes believing it will demon
strate profitable return to investors.
Apply to J. G. HARVEY for prospectus and
detailed information, Room 16, Title Insurance.
and Trust Co. Bldg. cor. franklin and New
High streets, Los Angeles, Cal
The herald., 1898-01-06
Card Of Thanks

The ladies of the Catholic Aid society
return sincere thanks to all those who
80 generously contributed to the Christ
mas collection for the poor. Many needy
families were made happy by their
timely aid.
The herald., 1898-01-06
EVENTS OF TODAY

orpheum-vaudeville.
Burbank-"From Sire to Son."
The herald., 1898-01-06

The officers OF leading London hos
pital believe that the general increase
of canoex y due to excess In meateatins.
The herald., 1898-01-06

A well-knowp society woman Of Lon
don has an album containing photo
graphs Of all her costumes Tor tie past
ten xearss =
The herald., 1898-01-06
THE WEATHER

rEMPERATURE-Rep Of observations
taken at Los Angeles Jan. 5th. The
barometer is reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1898-01-06

Maximum temperature, g.
Minimum temperature. 40.
Forecast for Southern California
Cloudy and unsettled weather Thursday:
westerly winds.