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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26

fashioned country village street. Wide
and lined with tall symmetrical elms, a
more prettyand attractive street could
not be imagined. 1t is lined with pretty
are of brick or are fashioned
enough to add a charm to the street
Here in the summer evenings the
children of this section of the city
gather and on the broad street indulge
in the games that most delight them
The children's hour is a thing of
reality here.
Augustus churches are pretty and
substantial. The South Parish Con
gregational and the St. Marks Episco-
pal are granite structures
For school buildings Augusta is well
provided. The young idea is taught
how to shoot in substantial brick
houses on both the east and west sides
of the river When they enter the
Cony High school they have to go to
the pretty structure on the East Side
named for the great soldier, scholar,
physician. legislator and judge, Daniel
Cony. who founded the high school in
Augusta in 1915. The present build
ing was erected in 1850, it being the
generous idea Of Ex-Governor Joseph
Williams. a grandson Of the founder.
IN the way of industries people may
look upon the plants upon every side.
First Of all in this line for which Au-
gusta is noted is the publishing bust
ness. This has for years been a not
able industry of Augusta. The mighty
Allen buildings on Water street mark
the spots where the late Z. C. Allen
made a fortune and benefited the city
in so doing. The large establishments,
today, are the Vickery & Hill Publish
ing Company on Chapel street. The
home Of the famous Comfort" pub
lished by W. II. Gannett is on Willow
street. where Mr.. Gannett's ancestors,
the HOWaruS, settled a century ana
half ago. The great plant of the Ed
wards Manufacturing Company, cot
ton manufacturers, employing about
1900 hands, is at the north end of
Water street. Other plants are those
of the Augusta Lumber Company, the
Cushnoc Paper Company, the Law
renee & Newhall mill, Weber &
Cages mill. and other minor establish
ments.
One Of the points of interest used to
be an observatory on Round Top"
the hill west of the city, from which
one Of the loveliest views in both Win
ter and summer can be obtained. This
was blown down one morning during a
gale. and vet the attraction from the
hill does not seem to abate, for thou
sands visit the place annually and
gaze upon the scene that lays before
and beneath them.
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State House stands, as it seems fit
ting, a residence in which the man
whose memory is cherished above all
others by Augusta, and whose fame
was world WIDE so great that the
great statesmen of other countries
have paid the greatest tributes to him
by trying to initiate him,-the resi-
dence of the late Hon. James c.
Blaine. Probably there are more peo-
pie who stop in Augusta for the ex-
press purpose of seeing this residence
than for any other purpose. They
want to see the place where the great
statesman lived when the public hon
ors We're bestowed upon him. and see
where he lived throughout his public
life, even to the time of his death.
The residence though large is modest.
It is now the home of Hon. John F.
Hill, the member Of the Governors
Council from the fourth district, and
the man who stands at the head of the
list of the possibilities for guberna-
torial honors in 1900. 1t has been sug
gestcd that this would make an eX-
cellent place for permanent Gov
ernor's mansion of the State of Maine,
but whether it will ever become this
or not is a matter of doubt. Mrs.
Blaine still owns the residence.
The first place Of all the attractions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26
AUGUSTUS ATTRACTIONS.
A Brief Resume Of The Points Of Interest to the
vsitor''-The City Teeming With Historical
Features.

it at the time, but later in 1890 the
large western wing was erected, the
main section having been found to be
insufficient in size to accommodate the
increased business of the State. The
original cost OF the building was $13S, :
999 and for the addition $4,000 was
appropriated. 1t was designed at the
start after the style Of the Boston
Safe House. The crown OF the cupola
is III feet above the ground and the
house standing as it does on an eleva-
ton makes remarkably pretty view,
view that has been photographed
times innumerable and looked upon
many thousands more times by an en-
rapturcd public.
The old part Of the interior is not
especially attractive unless one thinks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26

OF all places in the State of Maine.
today. as in years past. since Angus
ia beat out Portland in the race for
the title of Capital of Maine" she has
been the one place of the State that is
known by everybody all over the Uni
ted States, because every child who
reaches the advanced age of geography
studying, learns that the capital of
Maine is Augusta. Then there are
other things that will be spoken of lat
er that give her a certain distinction
over her sister cities and towns of
Maine and place her name on the lips
of more people than any Dther place,
even though her population may not
be so large or her sea shipping facili-
ties so great.
Augusta people are proud OF the dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26

that one sees in coming to Augusta up
the river, either by boat or by train.
is the great establishment known as
the Maine Insane hospital. It's great
chimney, the highest in the State. can
be seen for miles down the river loom
ing up above everything else.
This plant was proposed in 1884 and
was built in 1888 1t then cost $57 500
In 1870 a destructive fire visited the
place causing the death Of p patients
and one attendant. AT once $4,000
were used in the repair, and from time
to time since the State has appropr
ated sums Of money for the enlarge
ment and improvement Of the institu-
tion. 1t now contains about 30 of the
unfortunate insane of the State. 1t is
hoped that the cOngested condition of
The place Will be relieved somewhat
when the eastern Maine mammoth in
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Walter ID. Stinson, a nephew of the
late Hon. James G. Blaine, has once
before held the position, and under his
direction the service is improving, SO
that Augusta has one Of the best ser
vices in the United States 1t seems
to be the pride Of the postmaster and
every member of his force to make the
rank of the office as high in its stand
ard, as it is in it's rank of the amount
OF business
The second story is occupied by the
department az Maine Of the national
pension department, under the guild
ance Of the Maine pension agent. Cen
eral Selden Conner, an ex-governor Of
Maine.
Next south Of the postofIice is situ-
ated the Masonic Temple. the building
erected in 1894 by the Masons Of Au-
gusta at Il cost Of $4,000 Augusta is
a stronghold among the Masonic cir
clcs Of the State. Here are two large
blue lodges with chapter. Temple
and lodges Of the Consistory degrees.
Many Of the Augusta Masons hold
prominent places in the Grand Lodges
Of the different degrees in the State.
General Winfield S. Choate is the Most
Worshipful Grand Master OF Maine.
while F. W Plaistcd, editor Of the
New Age. is the Grand Generalissimo
Of the Grand Chapter of Maine, r.
A c.
The quarters Of the Masons are very
beautiful. and the members Of the or
der never tire Of showing their visit
ing friends over the building.
Just south of the Temple is the site
of the new Journal block, where the
old Landmark. the old Journal build
ing, is being removed.
The Odd Fellows Of the city have
elegant quarters in the new Purinton
block. south of the Journal block.
Augustus City hall is situated at
the end Of the strong kennebec bridge
on the east side of the river. 1t was
built in 1895 and 1896 at a cost of $55.-
600. 1t is of brick. and is fine look
ing place. The basement floor is occu-
pied by the police station and lookup.
the municipal court room. the fire de-
partment and the board of registra-
ton, as we'll as the quarters Of Co. F,
LIST Regiment, y. G. s. NJ The main
floor is occupied by the city depart
ment offices and by the city govern
ment rooms. The hall proper is up
stairs and has seating capacity Of
about 1000. It is an ideal place for the
hold Of large conventions.
Situated on State street in a beauti-
full section Of the city are the county
Jail and the court house. Both are
large granite structures that add
much to the beauty Of the city. The
court house was erected in 1929, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26

J. w. Bradbury, now over 81 years Of
age.
Everywhere one goes there is a bit
of history that can be told by the old
residents. and 1t is doubtful IL many
New England cities can be found rich
er in historical lore than this one.
She has been fortunate in the preser-
walton Of the old residences Of the IA
nous men Of the past, and of some Of
her other older buildings.
Taken all in all, Augusta seems to
be about as attractive a town as
ment of her visitors.
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Of its associations. The rotunda is
filled with the battle flags Of all the
regiments that went from Maine to
the Civil War, and also the flags Of the
LIST Maine Volunteers with the relics of
the Maine Signal Corps that saw SER
vice in the Santiago campaign. Then
there are the old-fashioned pictures
for which great prices We're paid in
their day, with pictures of the past
illustrious men. The Senate Chamber
is a thing Of beauty, and the new sec
ton Of the building is also very neat
In the library can be found as good
and large an assortment of books as
any of the smaller states can boast
and the collection of genealogical
works ana records is said to excel any
in the eastern states.
The visitors are always cared for BY
the gentlemanly attendants, ana are
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tinction and they are always proud to
point out the places of interest to the
visitor. Perhaps to the plodding citi-
zen who has paid no attention to the
onward course of events, there seems
to be no special attractions in Angus
ia, but let him pause for moment and
put himself in the visitors place and
at once he can think of dozen things
that would interest him, that now
seem SO commonplace that he would
not go blocks distance to see. He
State House, the insane hospital, the
United States arsenal, the public
buildings, the Blaine mansion. the Ii
brary, some of the residences of Names
great men, men of the past, and a doz-
en- and one other things, together with
the dam. which the biographies used
to tell us was 1000 feet long and is
situated at the head of navigation of
the Kcnncbec river Sure. there are
attractions enough to keep a visitor
enjoying day passed here, or more If
he had the time to spare.
Augusta entcrtains more visitors
than the unobscrving citizen is aware.
passes when there is not some person
looking for the first time with interest
on some of Augustus attractions. In
the summer months Augusta is well
situated being at the head of naviga-
ton and where hundreds of tourists
come by boat and wait either on their
way into Maine or on their way out,
for several hours. While here they
improve their time and wander about
the streets and invariably visit the
State House, even if they have not
the time 10 go elsewhere.
Now, just what has Augusta to
amuse visitors for d fcw hours or Z
few. days? Leaving aside the close
proximity to the ponds where the best
fishing can be had, ana the most en-
joyable and enchanting scenery can be
seen. and also the close connection
with the daily excursions to the is
lands of Boothbay HarbOr and the
Kennebec river, let us devote ourselves
principally to Augusta in herself.
First of all in importance is. with
out doubt. the Gct that She is the
Capital of the State. and being the
Capital the people wish to see the
house belonging to the State where leg
islation is attended to biennialiy, and
where the business Of the State IS car
ried on under the careful guidance of
her various officials.
The State House is situated on an
eminence at the south end of state
street and no one can help finding II
when once he gets off Water street
Everywhere the gilded dome is seen
and the massive structure of Maine
granite quarricd but a short distance
from where the mighty pile stands
towers above everything in the city
This massive structure was erected il
the year 1928 after a fight with Port
land, a fact that the Augusta peopl
never to cease to take delight in tell
ing to their friends, for to beat metro
politan Portland is considered an hon
or worth relating. The east section o
the main building was all there was o
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stitution located at Bangor and for
which Maine appropriated a quarter
of million, last winter. for the COM
plction, is ready for occupancy.
The institution under the present
superintendent, DIR. BiSelow T. San
born, who assumed command in 1889
after IS years service as an assistant,
has been very satisfactory. The
buildings are very pretty and the sit
uation could not have been better
selected for beauty and health. On
the south bank of the Kennebec, com
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shown from the top to the bottom of
the building. The efficient superin-
tendent of public buildings, Colonel Z.
c. Stevens, has brought the grounds to
state of beauty and no one can visit
them without feeling that a great deal
of care has been expended upon them
to have them look so finely In front
of the buildings is large plot of land
belonging to the State that extends to
the Kennebec river. on this is the
grave of the late Governor Lincoln.
Almost under the shadow of the
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smoke, is papered with newspapers.
and that gives pretty effect, and you
can often sit and read off the walls
when you amt got nothing else to do.
I've been known to sell a couple of
tons to the ragman when on my up
pers.
on, newspapers are great, and 1
don't see what excuse books have for
living. See your own country first
and go abroad afterward,' people say.
Well, | say: Read all the newspapers
first and then it'll be time enough to
tackle the books I haven't come to
that time yet, and l guess no conscien
tious newspaper reader has, either.
Yet, some days. when I'm pushed.
only read the headlines. That amt
right is it?''
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/ l. hISlDE-NCES YIN w Ed Il :
The city has entered upon a system
of street improvements that has al
ready accomplished wonders, State
street being a model of beauty, and,
like all macadamized streets, is easy
to keep in repair.
The sewerage is good, although a
new system that will be entered upon
at once, is being formulated by ex-
perts. The city is blessed by both
electric and gas lights.
1t is also famed as the home of
many men famed in the history of the
State and the nation. Its most IA
nous as well as it's Oldest resident is
the venerable United States senator,
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THREE
was enlarged in 1851 and again in 1891.
The Jail was erected in 1859 at a cost
of 100000. The county Jail has ever
been situated in that section Of the
city, it being for years previous on the
corner of State and Winthrop streets.
The associations of the large square
are rich with traditions. 1t was here
that Sager, the wife murderer, was
hung in 1885, and the trap on which he
stood is still preserved in good condi-
ton in the basement of the court
house. The whipping post also used
to stand in the square.
This square and the section of Win
throp street west, is the typical old
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-30
THE WORK OF RESCUE.
Herculean Tasks Performed by q
Strapping Mormon.

New York, Nov. 29.-Rev. C. S. Bull
lock, of Chicago, a passenger on the
Buffalo express led the rescue work.
He was sitting in the parlor car,
which was hitched on the forward part
of the train, talking to Auditor Bridge
man, of the Lackawanna road, also Il
passenger of the car, when the crash
came. Queerly enough they were dis
cussing railroad accidents at the very
time they We're both thrown to the
floor oe the car by the shock of the
collision.
Rev. Mr.. Bullock ran out and took
in the appalling situation at a glance.
He ran back into the Darlor car and
seized an axe. He told the other men
passengers to get axes and crowbars
and to get to work, as lives depended
upon quick action.
A big strapping Mormon who during
the run from Buffalo, had told the pas
sengers that he was a great friend OF
Congressman elect Roberts, set to work
like Trojan, and while others chopped
on the roof Of the car and found the
shrieking men and women. the Nor
mon got into the body of the car with
crow bar and pried up the twisted
and heavy iron work off seat after
seat and pulled the manned and
wounded men and children out. He
had astonishing strength and did the
work of four men.
Those who were chopping through
the roof of the car and freeing the
victims up there were treated to a piece
of splendid courage. when they came
to Sterling S. Smith, a Cornell stu
dent and a nephew of General Joe
Wheeler. The boy lives in Brooklyn
and was going to Philadelphia today
TO see the football game between Cor
nell and the University of Pennsylva-
MIA. His right leg was terribly man.
gled and jammed between heavy iron
and woodwork, but he was conscious
when the rescuers reached him.
Don't bother about me-" he yelled
to the rescuers, There are women
below me. Get them out, l can wait A
while. My leg is broken see it wiggle, :"
and the youth tried to smile.
One of the rescuers said as he
chopped away:
you're a brave young chap"
"I don't know about that" said
Smith calmly, "but my mother is a
sister of General Joe Wheeler, and I
guess I've got the right stuff in me-"
The leg which he referred to as brok-
en- was mashed into a shapeless mass
and it "wiggled" because the bones
We're spllntered and 1t was hanging
simply by shreds Of flesh and torn
tissues.
At the hospital later the doctors
made immediate preparations to ampu-
tate II
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-30

the theory is advanced that Lutz en-
tered the room with an axe, and while
his wife lay sleeping, struck her in the
head twice, and as he struck the third
blow she raised her right hand to ward
II off and the axe caught her between
the fingers. The cut on the ca. Is
thought to have been done with a knife
The gashes in the head were about
three inches deep and were close to-
gether and a piece of the skull break
ing off allowed the brain to ooze
through the would.
In another room lay Lutz. with q
three-lnch cash on the right side of the
neck above the jugular vein, several
small skin cuts on the left side Of the
neck and three cuts about the fore
head. on the floor lay common
pocket knife, the instrument with
which LutZ had attempted 20 end his
own life after having rerpetrated one
of the most dastardly crimes ever COM
mitted in Luzerne county.
Tho doctors did all in their power to
relieve the victims. Mrs. Lutz is fa-
tally injured and has shown no signs
Of regaining consciousness. She how
cred between life and death all through
the day and Is expected to pass away
at any minute. Lutz. however, is but
slightly injured and will be able to be
around in a few days. For the greater
part Of the day he was apparently
feigning unconsclousness. But he came
to himself at times during .he after
noon. When spoken to about the crime
he would deny 1t and then his mind
would wander.
The children are being taken care Of
by relatives. They talk quite freely,
but evidently do not realize what really
has taken place,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-30
STORIES OF EYE WITNESSES.
Told by Persons Who Returned to
This City Last Night,

Louis Friedman the Penn avenue bird
dealer who was injured in the wreck,
arrived in this city at about 2.4O this
morning on the train due at n. IN.
Mr.. Friedman was injured about the
legs, though not severely, he having
been in the next to the last car. He
was very much excited and was un-
able to give a connected story of the
accident. He was removed to his home
on Penn avenue and medical aid was
summoned.
T. II. Groves. of this city, a passen-
ger on the westbound train, which ar
rived at the scene Of the wreck about
two minutes after it happened, also
arrived this morning on the same train
as Mr.. Friedman. Mr., Groves assisted
in the removal of the dead and injured
from the debris. He said the scene
was horrible beyond description. He
saw eight bodies altogether, five men,
two women and a little girl about 70
years old.
The body of one of the women and
that of the little girl were found side
by side, and the general impression
prevailed that they were mother and
child.
He described in particular, the man.
ner in which one of the mems bodies
was found. The man was standing he
said, with his hands Outstretched
egainst one of the windows in the rear
of the train, as IL making a futile effort
to escape. The car had burned ut this
end and the clothing and visible por-
tions of the body were charred beyond
recognition.
Charles r. Connell. secretary and
treasurer of the LaCkawanna mills,
who was a passenger on Train Z was
seen up his arrival here and said:
"Our train was standing at the Pat
erson station and had just started to
pull out, l imagine, when the wreck
occurred. for we did not hear crash,
the putting of our engine drowning the
noise of the collision. Our train came
to a sudden stop and when we hurried
to see what the trouble was an appall-
ing sight met our eyes.
1.-The last two cars of the express
train on the opposite track were tele-
scoped and the shrieks of the dying
and injured were terrible to hear.
"a woman and man were pinned
against the side of the second last car
nearest our train and both of them
| dead. In a very brief time the police
| patrols, ambulances and fire wagons
arrived and began the work of getting
| out the dead and injured. the passen-
| gers assisting. The west-bound track
was cleared in about forty minutes and
we were whisked on past the wreck"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-30
REoUIsITIoN FOR PELozI.
District Attorney Jones Has Com
municated with the Governor.

District Attorney John r. Jones yes
terday received a telegram from Gov
ernor Stone asking him to send the
requisition papers for Pelozi, the sup
posed murderer now in Italy, and they
were prepared and forwarded last
evening.
The governor has been notified by
the state department at Washington
that Pelozi is being held at Naples,
awaiting the arrival of the papers and
an officer.
Mr.. Jones has deputized County De-
tective Leyshon to go to Italy for the
prisoner and upon the return of the
requisition papers Mr.. Leyshon will go
to Rome and report to the American
ambassador for instructions before pro-
ceeding to Naples, where Pelozi is de-
tanned.