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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
MAGNIFICENT KLONDIkE SCENERY.
Fred Emery Beane Delighted With His Journey
Through Gold Region.

Many people in this as well as other
sections Of the State are interested in
the personally conducted klondke cx
petition which Hon. Fred Emery
Bcane. our llow-townsman, started
out some over 6 weeks ago. The last
letter received by Nelson II. Became,
his brother. left him at Tagish Lane
June ., about 900 miles from the Stuart
river. The postmarks on the envelope
show that the letter left Tagish Lake,
June II, and arrived at Hallowcll. July
4th.
The party had been at this lake for
several days and were patiently wait
ing for the ice to go out. There were
about POO boats there waiting 10 go up
to Stewart river, and the lake was ex-
pected To clear within day az two.
/ Mr. Beane writes that he Is more than
delighted with the country. and has
| thus far immensely enjoyed the trip
The climate is really delightful at this
season. The air is dry, but not cold.
ana no one would object u sleeping out
Of doors all night In a hammock. His
/ health has been good-nary nm ache Or
/ pain yet and no diminution Of appe-
/ title. The larder continues to offer 4
substantial and satisfactory bill ~ fare
| and those Of the Maine appetite are
| made happy as usual three times a
/ day. The local markets quote chickens
at SO each; turkeys al SIS each. anu
/ beef at Sl.25 per pound. We DO not
\ recall that turkey was served more
| than once a day.
! As to the grandeur and beauty Of the
country which he is passing through,
Mr.. Became says that no idea Of ii can
be given by writing. None save those
who are permitted to view the wonders
| ana natural beauties If the land cln
even vaguely appreciate the splendcr
and magnifcence thereof. Nj. Rcane
says that in the event Of i saf. return
home, and If good opportunity pre-
sents itself n will take his wife on a
klnndike pleasure trip 10 show her the
scenery.
Mr.. Belne is still much ahead Of his
mail. having thus far received only Two
letters. \ convenient sized camera is
mis- constant companion. and numerous
snapshots have thus far been made.
Four film rolls. each containing u neg
ativcs. have been sent home and have
been developed ~ the local photogra-
pher. one Of the IS negatives there
are one or two only but what are first
class.
Upon Mr.. Beancs return homo We
shall expect kI0ndike lecture. faith
fully embellishcd as it would b. hy the
talent Of a ready speaker. ana some
200 or 300 views hy an excellent anna
teur photographers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
RANDOLPH.
CARRIED ENORMOUS CROWDS.
Kennebec Ccntra's Fourth OF JuIy Business
Largest In History Of Road.

The kennebec Central Railroad car
ried enormous crowds, Tuesday The
number of passengers carried will eX-
coed that of any other Fourth of July.
in the history of the road There were
not as many carried as there would
have been had it not showered 50
much. The showers did not touch To-
people had known they need not have
changed their plans.
superintendent Lawton of the Ken
nebec Central, while talking with a
journal man, Wednesday, said that
there We're almost 1000 round trip tick
cts sold for the fireworks in the eve
ming. This would bring the number of
people handled up to 1000. All the cars
OF the road We're made up into one
tram with an engine on both ends.
This made it unnecessary for the train
10 be turned and as soon as the pas
sengers were unloaded at one end the
tram would start right back and make
another trip. During the day u round
trips We're made.
The Fourth of July passengers could
not help but notice how easily the
trains run. The management will soon
nave finished the job of placing new
cedar tiesunder the whole length of the |
road. Four thousand will be placed |
this season and they will make a con
tinuous stretch of new ties. Then an |
other feature of improvement is no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
NATIONAL HOME.
QUIET FOURTH.
Many Visitors for the Band
Concert and Fireworks.
Chelsea Ball Tossers Down the Band
Team, 10 to 3.
The Concerts Are Unusually Fine and the Fire
works Greatly Enjoyed.

The Fourth at Togus was one Of the
quictest for many years, and so not
that the veterans We're hardly remlnls-
cent Of other and more glorious indie
pendence days. People from the neigh
boring cities complained that their
early morning slumbers were disturbed
by the discharge Of guns and cannon
crackers and the ringing Of bells, but
no sound disturbed the stiffness which
brOoded over the camp until the echoes,
and incidentally the slecpcrs were
awakened, at $50 a. NJ. by the bugler's
reveille.
The ball game, during the forenoon,
between the band boys ana a team
from Chelsea resulted in a score OF 10
10 In favor Of the latter. The TOgus
boys. however are confident OF their
ability to down the Chelseans in the
near future when their thoughts can
be fixed steadily upon the game and are
not diverted to green peas and salmon.
to partake Of which the game had 70
be- stopped ut the ana ~ the NTH in
ming. ana they are looking forward 10
another chance at an early date.
A fcw people came out u hear thu
concert. in the afternoon. but tn"
crowd did not come till evening. The
krnnebrc Central brought three train
/ loads of people. and many drove out
from Augusta and Gardiner with
teams. Director Theme ana the band
/ boys entertained them f1r NOR" than
an hour with concert 81 appropriate
selections rendered IN their usual *
celent manner. ana then Electrician
Moore turned loose III" fireW 4rks. hold
Ing their attention for more than an
other hour.
Although tha threatening weather
during tn. first NJ the evening dpubt-
less kept many people away, ana ti-
dampness may have slightly affected
few Of the fireworks. ID was. n-verthe-
less. 4 large ana ven satisfied crowd
which began To scatter homeward, at
$50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
WANDERED AWAY.
0ementcd John Mccutcheon Went Straw.
berrying, Monday Whereabouts Not Known.

John McCutcheon. who has been de-
mented for some time, left his home at
at the South End. Monday, saying that
he was going in search of strawberries.
He has not since returned and his rel
atives are naturally not a little dis
turbed as to where he could have wan
dered. Monday noon. he was seen at
Henry Emery's, at Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee. Relatives commenced a search,
Tuesday. of the region near the lake,
but nothing could be learned about
him. No one could be found who had
seen him, after Monday noon. when he
called at Mr.. Emerys
Owing to his demented condition it
is not known what he would be liable
to do. Possibly he has been seen by
persons in the region of the lake and
failed to make known his identity.
either not being able to, or not think
ing 1t necessary to do so.
When last seen he wore blue oyeralls
and stiff hat. Information regarding
him should be made known at once to
James McCutcheon of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
NEARLY EVERYONE LEAVE TOWN.
A Quiet Fourth. Outside OF Bell Ringing and
Fire Crackers.

\ Very quiet Fourth in IIaIlowell.
Young Americas jubilation was Who'll
~ confined to legitimate noise The
city bells were silent until about A.
NJ. but citizens We're allowed little
sleep from That time on.
No accidents have been reported.
that is. where personal injury resulting
from the use Of fireworks. At about
1I30 O'Clock, a horse belonging to
Frank Young of Augusta. became
frightened al the explosion Of can
non cracker near Spaulding's store.
The occupants. Mr.. Jones and Il lady
We're thrown from the team but escap-
ed serious injury. The buggy was
badly smashed.
HalloWelrs streets were we'll nigh de-
serted during the day. Many left for
the lake before the heat of the day.
while others went to Portland and
Peaks Island or down river to the Is
lands. A great many attended the
races at Augusta. in the afternoon, and
finished their days celebration by Wit
Messing the display Of pyrotechnics at
the National Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

II. w. Jewett of Farmingdale. had
narrow escape from serious accident,
Monday evening. He had come out of
one Of the stores on Water street and
was about to enter his carriage when
his horse started. He had hold of the
reins and attempted to stop him. In
SO doing, he fell and was dragged some
100 feet. He got into the carriage ana
went home and there his right ARA
panied him so badly that DR.. Sawyer
was called. He found that the head
of the radius of the right arm was dis
located and was obliged to administer
ether to him to reduce the dislocation.
The accident, while not a bad one, is
very painful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
Baseball Notes.

Thomas b. Day. who has managed tho
New York base ball team through tha
season. was relea sed. "Wednesday III
PRESIDENT Freedman, and Fred lioey, tha
Mr.. Freedman said Day did not get I'M.
desired results ont Of the team. Hoey has
been travelling with the Team for two
years.
At a meeting of the Worcester Mass
Central Labor Union. Wednesday. il VIZ
voted 10 send a committee to Manager
Leonard of the Worcester base ball Ohm
and ask that he give the release OF kIo,
bedanZ on the return from the trim vb;nn
started. Wednesday. If this il MOI inn.
the labor people say they Will wage a biz
ter war with the management The
trouble arose over the fact that L-Iah.
DAM, a year ago, worked in a Rnstnn
theatre as a non-union man, after all tba
union men had been discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
HIGH School Directors Meciinu.

\ meeting of the board of directors If
the Gardiner High school was held at the
office Of Mayor Pattcr, last evening. AMI
the following business was transacted:
The teachers We're all reelected they be-
ing: w. l.. Powers. principal. SALARY $500;
Linville Robbins, ub-princIpal. $3.50:
Edith Peacock, first assistant. $3.50; Alice
Richards. second assistant, 500. The fol-
lowing was passed.
That the course Of study here presented
be adopted and that the matter be pre-
sentcd to the city government by the
board asking for a grant of money sufii-
cient to pay the expense Of an extra
teacher for stenOgraphy and typewritlns
ana the purchase Of two machines.
Other matters Of no importance We're
brought up for discussion but no action
was taken on them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

When City Marshal Drake went after
Henry III. futile, who was found guilty
Of the larceny of much property from
some of the employees at the shoe fac
tory, he told the authorities al Rockiand
to keep sharp lookout for anything that
should come for him. Yesterday fore
noon he received from the city marshal
Of that city, package which proved to
he HE property Of Tuttie. II contained
all the clothing that was reported stolen
bicycle tools. a pawn ticket, ana a let
ter directed to Herbert futile. II has
since transpired that he may be one Of
the deserters from the seventh artillery.
As futile wore a regulation artillery
coat when he arrived here and also other
Of the army clothing. The matter will be
reported to the proper authorities. Tut
tie is now awaiting trial for the larceny
Of a bicycle at the jail ut Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

tlced In the 2060 tie plates which have
been put under. These are mainly
placed on the curves and make the life
Of the ties much longer.
The speed attained and smooth
travelling on this little narrow gauge
railroad ~ not exceeded BY any road Of
the kind in the state. Even though
there IN a rise OF go feet in 2lz miles
Of the road the trains move up and
down as smoothly as though on level
ground. The freight business u the
road Is very good at present.
The turntable at the National Home
Is being moved over half its width ~
admit road being built from the
Home to the guard house which Will
hereafter make II unnecessary for the
prisoners to be taken through the
streets Of the Home grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

a visit to the orchards will plainly
show what is most probably to happen
to the trees. next year. If immediate
steps are not taken. Just about twi-
light. there can be seen about all the
fruit trees a swarm of brown millers.
These are the kind that lay the eggs of
the caterpillar which did such devasta-
ting work the last spring. TO go near
them puts one in mind of entering a
saw mill. so thick are they and the
noise of their flying. The work of eX-
termination must soon begin or there
will be no trees in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
ANOTHER ICE DEAL.
Consolidated and KniCkerboCk-
er Cos. TO Unite Interests.
Share for Share in Common and Pre-
ferred Stock is Basis.
About S5.00O,OOO TO Acquire Such Other
Plants as Are Wanted

New York. July 5.-There were ru-
mors i'll Wall street. today. IF a com
bination of the Consolidated Ice co. of
THIS City with the Knickerbocker Ice
~. Of Maine. which controls concerns
N Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington and The American Ice Co.
According To reports the combination
Is to be brought about on the basis OF
share for share in the common and
preferred stock of the American ~.
1t is proposed to dispose of some
thing like S5.0O0oo0 of treasury stock
for the requirement Of any additional
plants that may be desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
AGREEMENT MADE
BY French and English to Minimize
friction Pending a Settlement.

St Johns \. F., July 5.-The confer
ence between Commodore Giffard, in
command of the British New Found
Iand station. and Commodore Hen
rique, commanding the French flagship
lsiy, has, resulted in an agreement 10
attempt 10 minimize the friction along
me treaty shore as much as possible
the lsly will SAIL tomorrow. for st.
Pierre.
Inc colonial government expects 10
receive, tomorrow. by the Allan liner
Assyrian copy of the report of the
commission. with definite proposals for
colonial action respecting the settle
nent of the whole controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The Fourth passed off in this city al
most as quietly as a Sunday. Early in
the morning there was Il little noise but
not so much as in former years. All the
industries in the city We're closed and
most of the business places along the
street. Most everybody went visiting.
and very few We're out about the city as
ii was too hot. In the afternoon, those
who had not gone down river, went to the
trot at Augusta. In the evening a large
crowd went to Togus to see the fire
works which We're very fine. The rail
road did not take many away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
DETROIT. MICH. RACES.
But Five Heats Finished-Races Go Over On
Account OF Rain.

Detroit. Mich. July 5.-Rain Interfere |
with the harness races at Windsor. today.
OhiE Two races were started and neither
Results VI heats driven: The 2l5 trot.
clint Carly won first heat: time. 2IeI4
nam Shot won second heat in 2lSlt
Henritta ana Executrix also Started.
In the IN pace, Maud Emperor won
first and second heats: time. 2.1lz,. 223s,
SPHINX. quicksilver. Merry Chimes. Grac.
ton. Honey Harner. Solar ana Marguerite.
W likes also started.
Both races went over until tomorrow.
together with The 2-l0 trot. which was not
started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Among Tuesdays visitors who called
on Librarian Rouse We're X. :. jacques.
Boston. Geo. r. Feusi. Hamilton. Ont,
Mrs. j. {. and Miss Edna Shirley.
Portland: Albert nunton. Mrs Isabella
Duntnn. Miss Alice Dunton, Whitcfirl1,
F,vie Allen. VI. NJ. Mosher. H4n. ". :.
Chnate q. |. and Edward ". DcGeu.
Augusta: Mary j. p0dd. Pittstield,
Mass. Carrie W. Rogers. West New
bury Mass; Nellie NJ. Brown. Worces-
ter; +. q. Peters. Saratoga Springs. M
y: Harriet &. Stockman. NeWhury
port, Mass; May l.. Lincoln. Olkhlm.
Mass: Caroline l.. Howell. LAX" Grove.
y. Y. Evelyn 4. Monroe, Woonsock"t.
L. l.; Florence T.. Loop. Pittsficld.
Mass: a. Ruth Tracy. Leicesttr.
Mass; Margaret Fl. CoIman. Arlingt1n.
Mass: Lucy Wright. Sandy Hook.
conn: JEANNE Scott-Glnstcr. Carleton.
Tenn: Elizabeth Colman. Arlington.
Mass: T.. l.. Raborg. Boston; NJ. New
comb. Lynn; NJ. Heath, A. ~ Tapley,
Gardiner: Mrs. Annie Tyler. Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Briggs. Salem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
WILL LEAVE THE 18th.
hadger With Samoan Commission VIII
Teach San Francisco, Aug. 10.

washington, July 5.-The following
capieGram has been received at the
navy department from Capt. Merrill
Miller, Commanding the naval trans
port Badger, which has the Samoan
commission aboard:
Auckland. July 3.
oainoa-B rutus sails for Honolulu.
Julv b. Badger. with commission off
the 18th if nothing prevents.
MILLER.
1t is expected that the commission
Will reach San Francisco abon, tba ION
of August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The assessors are in hopes to get the
valuation of the taxable property of
the city figured up the last of this
week. There are but few items now
to get, and these they will probably
obtain this week. The valuation they
expect to figure up by the end of the
week, and if this can be done, the tax
rate can then be estimated. 1t will
then be a little while before the col
lector can get his books as the figuring
up of the taxes is a hard task
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

some. of them have even collapsed. The
last lot are very comfortable, being OF
iron frame with wooden Stats. These
seats are much appreciated by all who
enjoy the Common and at no time
from early morning till late at night
are there many minutes when the
whole Of them are not occupied The
beauty Of the place this year makes it
a place of beauty and enjoyment by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Tuesday was one Of the hottest days Of
the season. The sun shone down in Il
way that was particularly hot and at one
time the thermometer ran way up to over
96 in the shade. There was no wind and
the heat with the dust in the air made
out of doors anything but comfortable
There were several thunder showers thai
showed up in the sky, but as if afraid of
something they all kept away from Gar,
1iD.r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Sherman Dunn is rapidly regaining
strength and expects to return to work
on the Electric Road next week. He
will fill a motorman's berth for a time,
Motorman Henry Clark becoming
conductor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

DO not miss reading the special offer
in the Journals large al. The young
folks are particularly Interested, as it
opens the way for them to own n
pocket camera and complete outfit
free. The offer is also to old as We'll
as young. Only one new three months
subscriber required.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

All Of those who desire the Kenne-
bee Journal sent to them while they
are at the islands enjoying themselves
can do 50 by notifying the office or tho
reporter in this city. 1t can be sent by
mail and will he found to be one of the
many things that will be enjoyed, as ii
will keep you posted on the happenings
at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The Sockalexis Concert Company
which has been giving a show at thu
corner of Water and Vine streets. Left
for South Gardiner, yesterday. They
will probably finish the week there and
then move to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Homer Dill. the taXidermist, received
from the game commissioners, yester-
day. 4 large hook bill turtle over
three feet long for mounting. The
animal will be placed with the other
specimens when it is finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

At the S. D. Warren Co.'S plant at the
New Mills. the work Of enlarging the mill
is fast progressing. The machine room
will be made longer and they will add
several more dryers to the machine. thus
allowing Of the manufacture Of several
tons more day. 1t is now hoped that
the mill will not have to be shut down
more than two weeks, which will proba-
bly, be the last of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Some of those to return from spend
ing the Fourth at Capitol Island. last
evening We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Euker +. s. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Swift. Mr. and Mrs. George
Bowie, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The Journal publishers make re-
markable offer in their large ad in this
issue Of the daily. A camera and outfit
free for only one new three months
subscriber, to the daily journal at the
replllar price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
BASE BALL.
New England League Games. Ju'y 4th.

AT Taunton Taunton. il; Erockton. 9.
At Ncwpnri-NcwpprJ, ]: Pawtucket.
At BrOckt0n-Taun On. IL; BrDcktOn.
At Pl"tuck Newport. IN; Paw
tuckcr. ..
~ ManchcsteT-M anc hester. ;: Port
.anl. ]. Mlnch.atnr. b. Portland. ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

From Monday noon till Wednesday
noon, there was only one arrest in the
city for intoxication. This. in the mind
of Deputy Marshal Andrews, who has
been on the street for over IA years as
an officer, was the quietest Fourth in
police circles for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The Grand Army Of this city will run
an excursion to the seaShOre, July -.
The Sons of Veterans will run an eX
cursion to Popham Beach, some time
the middle of next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06
EX-GOV. STONE DENIES IT.

1T. Louis. July 5.-Ex-Gov. w. j.
stone today, denied the report that he
llau peen appointed to succeed Senator
Jones as chairman of the Democratic
National committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Nicholas Kinsela returned to his
work at Fall River, after a few days
visit to his family on Spring street. Mr..
Kinsella will move his family to Fall
River, the last of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The schooner Lygonia arrived, Tues
day, at Hamilton & Co.'S. with cargo
Of 800 tons of coal. This is the Ly-
gonias third trip into the kennebec
from New York, this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

The strawberry pickers have been
obliged to suspend work on this but
the blueberries are now taking their
place. While it is yet early for these.
they are reported as quite think and
many Of them are brought into the
market for sale. Despite the dry
weather these berries will be very
thick this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Mrs. stephen Young. who has been
spending a month with Gardiner
friends. started for her home at Dover,
y. H., Wednesday. SIZE will make the
trip home overland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

There will be the installation Of tho
newly. elected officers at the regular
meeting of the Foresters, this evening
ana a full attendance is requested. After
the business is transacted there refresh
rnentS will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

AIR and Mrs. F. L. McCausland and
daughter, and MIR. and Mrs. II. G..
Barker returned on the Islander, last
evening, from q short visit to Squirrel
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-06

Ernest Burnham and Miss Alice
Burnham of Worcester. came down on
the boat Wednesday for visit 10
their former home in this city.