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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

SOUTH OF MARKET INVESTMENTS.
b 75o-Six fats Of 3 and rooms each; in gooC
condition; all rented; rents 1892 per an
mum: lot 50xSo feet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27
INVESTMENT PROPERTY

4NNEsIMENI RhOFEh11.
Northwest side (Nos. 15z 70 1850 Tehama st.
los feet northeast Of Sd St; four well-buili
bats OF rooms each; rents $3.50 per annum
lot 25xs5 feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27
4ArGHT-sT. Residence.

IAIGHT-ET. RESIDENCE.
sou.h de CSo. SD Haight St, LIS feet west
s. E-oU. modern residence, rooms, bath and
-1scnlrt also & fine stable. with loft and
-l-.tcre room: lot 25x1S7:6 feet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

side Of Lower Terrace, few feet west
r-lc ST fine building lots; only few
fse. --r 1Sth-st cars; lots 25x7z feet each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27
MARRIED.

WILLsON-BENNETT- this city, Novem-
erick c. Wilson and Eta NJ. Bennett both
of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

sC-Ta OF MARKET INVESTMENT.
Erl.th regt side CNo. 40 Ritch St, 100 feet
northwest OF Harrison St; two front fats. 5
r111rs ee and rear cottage rooms; rents
Sd per I1 nth; lot 25x75 feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27
-ASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO..
e2s MARKET STREET.

FAsTON, ELDRIDGE & CO..
63s Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

NORTHWEST CORNER on GEARE ST.
So oCO-An elegant corner OF three frontages;
east Of Van Ness ave; present old i'm
provements pay s54A per annum; this
is a superb site for family hotel or
fats; grand lot, S7:6x12o feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27
crrApDrAN-sErp sArr

--rrl,r-st side CIos IS to 50 BoardmaT
eIaee. rs feet northwest OF Brannan St; two
Eels 81 So rooms, rear cottage rooms and
sLstlef elts SIG 80 per month.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

PARK PANHANDLE RESIDENCE.
s, 500-An elegant modern residence OF 10
rooms and bath; your own terms:
half block from park cost over 5000;
lot 25Xs1.2 feet; on Lyon st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27
REAL EsTATE-CoUNTRY-For Sal,

REAL ESTATE-COUNTRY- Sale
FOR SALE NEAR SAN FRANCISCO
Small tracts. $50 to $50 per acre. Rancho
Cotati Sonoma Co.; future value assured, as
San Francisco is growing rapidly; location
best for poultry and general farming Apply
TO The Cotati Co. So2 California St. for PAM
phlets and information.
GIFT or next thing to it. of Al SSo-acre
stock or general farm in Sonoma County; rs
acres cultivated; 100 ready for the pillow; bear
ing orchard; unsurpassed for vineyard; COM
plete set buildings; abundance water and
timber; fencing; only $4,000; cost $1,000 N. D.
SICKELS-THE LAND AGENTS Geary st.
FOR rent near Haywards-10-acre poultry and
fruit ranch; well improved; cash Owner,
1926 Sixteenth ST., near Mission. S. F.
5000 ACRES near Lower Lake Lake County;
house, barn and chicken houses; county
road and creek. Apply to 1853 Folsom, S. F.
FOR cash rent-Fine fruit and grain farm near
bay. Address A. B.. box 23eS, Call Office
s250O-IMPROvED foothill farm. 2o4 acres; Ell
Dorado Co. near R. r. Box 222, Call office.
POULTRY and dairy ranches for sale; write for
free list. c. R. WINFIELD Petaluma. Cal.
REAL ESTATE TO EXCHANGE.
WILL exchange city lots for paying lodging
house. IL City Hall square
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

Southwest side Clos. Jas to 100 5th ST.. so fee
northwest OF Howard ST.; improvements con
eist OF three and 1 four story buildings, con
tanning stores and fats; present income $l5L
per annum; lot 5ox75 feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

AE4E-1&- o.. december 8 ASVl
At our salesroom, No. 63S Market ST.,
at y o'clock noon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

- y u ON S~9-f
Nos. 11b7 to HI Howard St. 205 to 209 Sth St,
end Nos. ] to IL Sunshine court.
T, S0-VARA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

Trains Iesas e and ARE du~ 20 sssr8s~
$AN FRANGISGO.
Main Line. Foot Of Market StreetJ
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

Present improvements consist OF stores. mats
cottages, etc; total rents $301s per annum.
ESTATE OF SOLOMON o. HEYDENFELDT
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-27

ESTATE OF SOLOMON o. HEYDENFELDT.
Deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29

Matthew Kersey, died last night at the
family residence, No. 316 South Fairfax
street. She had been i'll for a long time
and her death was not unexpected. De-
ceased was about siXty-one years of age.
Her husband and several grown children sur
vfye her. The date for the funeral services
has not yet been set.
A temperance meeting was held last even
ing at the Free Methodist Church. on South
The meeting was addressed by Mr.. ]. A.
Clarke of Washington, Col. r. P. W. Gar
nett of this city and others
Anthony Parker. colored, was before
Mayor Simpson in the police court this
morning charged with disturbing a religious
meeting at EbeneZer Church (colored) last
evening. He was convicted and assessed So
Mrs. Lucas, wife of Judge Daniel B. Lu-
cas- of GharlestoWn. W. Va, is visiting her
brother. Rev DR.. Frank ]. Brooke, pastor
of the Second Presbyterian Church in this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today by the inspector of buildings:
Robert A Phillips, 221 street, addition
over kitchen, 800; Caleb Hawkins, 2721
P street, change single window to double.
$40; w. T. Walters, repair fuel sheds at
201-3 Virginia avenue southeast, So; Mrs.
Manning, Benning and Anacostia roads,
fuel shed, SIS: r. s. Cain, rear brick ad-
dition, 1011 7th street, 1880; Carrie A.
Grimes. Ais o street, subdivide conserva-
tory, 800; Mary Crut. 2903 N street, point
up brick under bay window, So; R. W.
and W. H. Walker. nine two-story brick
dwellings, 3134-5O Q street, 100000: Will
lam Harnedy, rear of 1886 M street, brick
walls to incase back building. $4O L. E.
Payson, One-story brick addition, 1929
Massachusetts avenue, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Monroe, Philadelphia, Pa: J. A. Turner
E'redeCickShurg. Va e I Salrnora Man.

Monroe. Philadelphia, Pa: J. A. Turner,
fredericksburg. Va; E. ]. Salmore New
York.
st. James-G H. Farrar and family, Bos-
ton; r Carpenter and wife, Port Chester.
~ Y; G. e. Draper, North Attleboro',
Mass; w. d. Harris and wife, New York;
W: s. Mills and wife, Bridgeport. Conn.
J. NJ Sanger and wife. Philadelphia; J. S.
huribert, New York; Mrs. Seurls and fam
lily, FoXborO, Mass.
Metropolitan-James H Savage New
York; B. Lyon, Virginia; S. Pasce, Florida;
E. F. Lowry, North Carolina: w. NJ. Hamil-
ton and wife, Boston, Mass; Geo. Nc
Govern, Richmond. Va; Mrs. W. C. Daily,
Hartford, Conn; w. M. P. Davis Chicago:
+. r. Lyons, Providence r. L.: Mrs. M
E. Gorham, Worcester, Mass: w. B. Walk
er, Staunton. Va; j. N. Willis Scranton,
Pa; E. B. Harrison, Leesburg, va: IA C.
Davidson Alabama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Hotel Arrivals,

Arlington-C. X. JONES' New York: D. j.
Arpin, Grand Rapids; Frederick Pope,
Georgia; c. A. Carlton Salem, Mass; D. c..
Briggs, Chicago; Mrs. B. G. Berru, Lynn,
Mass; W. L. Green, Albany. N. Y. Mrs.
W. r. Brock, Toronto; c. E. Mitchell, New
York.
Shoreham-H. s. Boxer. New York; J. T.
Hanson. St. Paul; Miss G. B. Smith, Miss
Mary Ward. Pittsburg; B. F. Hobart, St,
Louis.
Riggs. P. Fort, Georgia; c. F. E1v.
Westheid Mass: e. M. Watson, Pittsburg;
NJ f. Dillon, Philadelphia; George Mar
Shall, Dayton, Ohio.
Cochran-P. ]. McKenna. L. NJ. Kneya1s.
Miss knevals. n1rs. r. Clark, ]. Malcolm
Clark. c. o. Mason and wife. New York; C.
f.. Mason and wife, Moline, ILL.,
Gordon-Mrs. Frank Foster, PHILADELPHIA:
W. FL. kerrymart. New York; Dr. ]. III.
Jarnall, New York; Mrs. Alice Cheney and
maid. Boston: Mrs. G. A. Newell. New
shire; DR.. and Mrs. Christopher Johnston,
Baltimore; Thomas Costigan. New YORK
W. +. Forsyth, Philadelphia Mrs. E. D..
Brown, New York, and Miss Brown, New
York. N'S"
Raleigh-T. P. Phelan and wife. Toronto:
w. " Powell. st. Louis: T. w. Bakewell'
Pittsburg; G. A. Brooks. Cincinnati, Ohio;
j. j.. n. Bride Bridge, Boston; w; A. Post, New
York; George B. Champlin and wife, Prov
idence. r. l.; MRS. W. H. Peasants, New
York; Mrs. A. NJ. Avery. New York; r.
n. Pratt. United States army; R. C..
Fraser, New York; T. D. Merwin, New
York.
Richmond-C. ]. Orrick, Cumberland.
Md; Hoffman Phillips, Warrenton, va:
l.; Victor Baughman. Maryland; Mrs
Charles s. Brainard Montreal. Quebec:
II. R. Rockwell. Chicago; ]. L. Beeson
Chicago: Richmond Dryer, New York; G.
Kenyon, Brooklyn. N. Y; Arthur H. Lowe
Fitchburg, Mass. -
Normandie = Charles Gullikson, Great
Forks. N. D.; ]. c. Wickes. New York: ".
j. Kline. Amsterdam. N. Y; William Nc
Aleer. Philadelphia; G. c. Barber, Albany,
N. Y.
Ebbitt-George w. Norton, Wheeling. W.
Va; W. ]. Currer. Los Angeles, Cal: j. 81.
Strahan, New York; D. B. Cunningham,
Philadelphia, Pa; James H Bailey. New
York; L. D. Parsons, Warrenton, va
Johnson-E Heinemann. Pittsburg. Pa;
George Z: Bowden, Norfolk, Va: c. NJ
Gibbons. Winchester. Va: E. q. Jones.
vineiand. N. j.; H. w. Carvill, PhiladeI.
phia, Pa; ]. n. Houston. New York: q. N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
10. Estate OF Louis Mueller; proof of pub

LEGATION filed.
Estate of Susan 2. Lee: statement for
account filed. Estate or Catherine Chap
man exemplified copy of will and codicil
dated May 81, 1893, and September 30
1883, filed and admitted to probate. Es-
tate of Zephaniah Jones; order authorizing
administrators to confirm contract Es-
tate of Michael Shea; notice of attorneys
nled. Estate of John Donnell: order grant
ing letters of administration to VIM. Lamb
bond, S40O Estate of Anna L. R. DeZ
Amoss; order modifying order of February
IA, 1901. and appointing Chas. A Douglass
ana Conrad III. Lynn. collectors: bond
5 900. Estate of Theresa NJ. Lochboehler;
order of publication. Estate of Mary E.
Mangum; will admitted to probate and let
tiers testamentary granted to VIM. H Man
gum bond $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29

The following deaths were reported dur
ing the twenty four hours ending at noon
today to the District health department:
Jane R. Haxau. So years; Geo. Butler. so
years; Thomas MeManus, 20 years; John
Columbus Gloyd. 80 years; Sarah Chase, 60
years; William ]. Murtagh, 65 years: Iar-
riet Turner. 60 years; George Robinson, 81
years: Melvina E. Kitzmiller, SO years:
Dabney Mauppins So years: Matilda Rich
ardson, A years; Mary Green, % years;
presley Cauffman. % years; Mary Virginia
Capps, ~ years; Eleanora Jane Hawkins
l year; James Rivers 3 months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
RELEASED ON BAIL.
sentence of Gilbert II. TOyyIes Sus-
pended Pending Appeal,


pended Pending Appeal.
Justice Cole. in Criminal Court No. 2,
late yesterday afternoon sentenced Gilbert
b. Towles, recently convicted of forgery.
TO Imprisonment for seven years in the
penitentiary at Moundsvine, W. Va. An
appeal to the Court Of Appeals was noted
by Attorneys Birney and Woodland, counsel
for the defendant
1t VIII be remembered that Mr.. Towles.
after trial, was declared guilty of alter
ing certain promissory notes bearing the
Endorsements Of Zenas C. Robbins, Charles
c. Bryan and Henry o. Towles, and given
IN connection with the purchase of a large
tract OF land near the Gettysburg battle
field. He claimed that the alterations were
made with the knowledge of the others
Interested In the transac tfon
Mr.. Towles was convicted on eight of
the ten counts of the indictment It was
possible to impose sentence of imprison-
ment for total Of fifty-six years. Justice
Cole, however, concluded to fix the penalty
at imprisonment for seven years, the limit
of the law on one count
Pending the appeal Mr.. Towles was re-
leased on bail, Messrs. Edwin Harris and
J: Blake Kendall qualifying as sureties in
the sum of Sic, GEO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
r1Ore Ribbons aft 1 1c.

Success begets success There's not maker
OF ribbons in the United States who hasn't heard
OF that sale of Ribbons at the Paais Royal"
We have been besieged with offers of stocks
good, bad and indifferent. The right lot has been
offered and will be here tomorrow morning
PHI pieces of the wanted Soft-f1ish Silk Rib
bons, in plain taffeta gace taffeta and fancy tat
feta. None but the best shades. Best of CSC
quality at only TIC yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Whtte-Clark A. Frisbie and Mary Isabel
scissor; Arthur l.. Bowen and Anna Belle
Sheridan; Frank Newton Wells of Lanham,
Md, and Elenor A. Eckerson Of this city
ColOred-Musker Bowler and Ellen Parker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Trimmed Hats ait So.

Imported French Models at So seems an alb
surdity. But will you not believe your own eyes?
Twentyf five OF these aristocratic bargains will be
here tomorrow morning. Other bargains consist
of Silk Chiffon and Shirred Silk Hats, in best
styles and colors-at SI.75 instead of $3.50 for
choice. A morning call is advised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Fined for Heating His Mother.

Charles Crotch was today convicted In
the Police Court of assaulting his mother
by knocking her down and beating her
severely. He was also convicted of vio-
lating the Edmunds law with Minnie
Sharps. For the former offense Judge
Scott fined him $50, with six months In jail
In default, and FOR the other $50 with four
months In JAN as the alternative. Minnie
Sharps asked for trial by Jury, and was
held IN bonds to await further proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Illustrated Lecture.

An interesting illustrated lecture on some
recent archaeological discoveries IN Egypt
was given yesterday afternoon in the hall
Of Columbian University by Prof Edward
B. Pollard. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Sample Flowers at 400.

The late sale is still so fresh in memory that
the announcement of more and even better bar
gains will create delighted expectancy. Only
tiny cloud on the horizon-the quantity consists
of but so dozen-6oo bunches-none worth less
than ST, many worth SI.5o and So. How long
will 600 punches be here when the price is to be
only 49c for choice? Ready by am. tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
More Ribbons at 20c.

Aristocratic Bargains Satin Taffeta
Ribbons, 5-inch Double-face Satin Ribbons, 4
inch Novelty Ribbons. Every best shade-not
undesirable Best OF 42c to $50 Ribbons at
only 20c per yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29

George Hawkins, small coIored boy, to-
day, in the Police Court, pleaded guilty of
stealing two pipes valued at 40 cents from
Joseph Lavisyou. He was fined S., and, in
default. was placed temporarily tn the care
of the board Of children's guardians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
10 c psr Discount.

The One-of-a-kind Model Suits, here at SIS
to $780, are to be offered tomorrow at 10 per cent
discount-at one-tenth less than the price tickets
tell you. And please learn-perhaps you already
know-that SIS to $50 are low prices for these
gowns. For instance-those with silk drop skirts,
trimmed with taffeta braid and panne velvet The
Princess Skirt Suits are also truly aristocratic
bargains. So are many of Elton and Bolero-ef-
feet Suits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29

John Hays and Susie Hays were today
arraigned in the Police Court on the charge
Of keeping disorderiy house. They asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
The pa|ais Royal Bargain Page.
Coupon.

This coupon and S1.35 entities bear
err to pair Of S1.50 "Paiafs Royal
Glaze Kid Gloves. Good only for
Saturday, March 80, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
The Fashionable EtOr1.

The littest price is Sand you get choice
of Black and Tan Etons, of Cheviot and Covert
Cloth, lined with satin and finished with velvet
collar. $3.50 to SIS for more fanciful cloth
Etons. Only $40 for those of Tucked Taffeta
Silk. SI275 to- SIS for more elaborate Silk Etons
The Palais Royal is acknowledged headquarters
for these garments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Cloth Suits at SIS.

A rare happening desirable in every
respect, and SIS instead of $50. Hurry for those
with vest-effect Elton jacket. Those with circular
fiounce skirt will also be quickly appropriated.
Various styles and all sizes, in black, brown, blue
and castor cloths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Dress Skirts at $3.50.

We don't know of better ones at $Io Made
of best Cheviot and Venetian Cloth in black, blue
and brown, trimmed with satin or taffeta folds.
They drape SO gracefully. Have one tried on.
The mirror will show you the appearance of
an expensive made-to-order Skirt, rather than
one bought ready-made and costing only $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Am Annual Sale.

Am Annual Sale.
The Twentieth Annual Spe-
cial Sale of "Onyx" Black Ho-
siery and "Oneita" Union I'm
dergarments-the proteges of
the Palais Royal, now famous all
over the United States.
pic tomorrow for the 25c "Onyx'' Hose.
~ Those for ladies have double soles
and extra high spliced heels Those for
are lightweight half hose. but have double
soles and high spliced heels.
~ medium and gauze- weight Maco yarn
an and Isle thread Onyx" plain and ribbed.
The patent selvage makes the seams hole
proof. lrn-dyed-an added assurance Of
durability. The elastic tops insure comfort.
De tomorrow for Girls 35c ONYX Hose
SS As attractive as the ladies' SOC
Hose. Choice Of strongly ribbed Isle and
more dressy lace-effect dropstitch Hose
Sizes sizes to In al styles. -Four, instead Of
Dc tomorrow for 1sc Onyx Hose For
the girls are the attractive French
Ribbed Hose: for the boys are the sturdy
Corduroy Ribbed Hose. All have doutie
knees and strongly spliced heels and toes
Splendid value at 1Sc-as good as most &c
Hose.
Roc tomorrow for Soc "Oneita'' Union
Suits. No longer necessary to ex-
plain the unique method of adjustment-the
oneita Is now the acknowledged best of
undergarments for comfort and health for
ladies' and men, boys and girls. OF course
the men were last to see the merits OF the
oneita'' but now they are its stanchest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
WOm1en's PetticOats

They look like $40 Silk Skirts
in the fashionable black and
white effect, with Vandyke &C
Gordon p1aited-and they are
only $I.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
Coupon.

This coupon and soc. entities bear
er to pair Of Misses 81 "Palais
Royal Kid Gloves. Good only for
Saturday. March 80, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29

Farrar's Life Of Christ. vols ,e9c
Christian Teachings, Tolstoi. .19c
In His Steps, SOC edition. ...........25c
Lucille" 50 illustrated editien. .4ac
Knights Of the Cross. SIenkiewicz. Doc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-10
STORY OF A CAT.
c. 8. murrhy's Coon Jumps fer Lie and Gee;
Down the Icy Kennebec.

One Of tie things which attract
cd moro attention than anv+hi,g
else during the freshet was the 81 rht
Of a cat in the boiling. seething wafer
above the bridge, yesterday. The cat.
which was very valuable coon No
Hinged 70 Charlie Murphy. and had
teen purchased by him only few d,vs
before at high price 1t appears tbat
the cat was Very wild and had been
kept down stairs in the d.,1o.
store. but yesterday morning.
it was brought up into mo
store to be fed. One of the rear win
COWS was open, none dreaming ina, tho
cat would think of going out of the
window, but when she was placed on
the floor without q second OF hcsita
lion, she made a long leap. clearing
the window sill and landing il the lev
water some 20 feet below
There We're o few people on the bridge
when the cat made the long leap. and
ir 4 minute there was scarcely room
for another person to wedge himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-10
FLOODED AUGUSTA.
Parts Of City Still Under Water
from the Kennebec.
The Freshet Reaches Its Highest
Point, Early tuesday Morning.
wafer Subsiding Through the Cay.-Sccncs
Along The River Bank.

Augusta was breathing easier. YES
'erday AFTERNOON. for the high water
OF the kennebec showed signs of re-
'ccdinS and eventually deserving the
back street and easements along Wa
ter street and Bond brook. where for
TWO days and nights it has had rul,
sway. driving people out of their dwell
linSs. wearing out foundations ana 10
ing damage generally.
At > O'Clock yesterday morning. the
water seemed to have reached its high
est point and was rushing by the city.
carrying huge cakes Of ice. logs and
broken lumber on toward the sea. To
one standing on the Kennebec bridge
at that time. the river presented Il
splendid sight. The current dashed logs
and ice against the bridge piers. rush
ed past in Il current that would nave
quickly been death to person in the
water, and then after running through
buildings along the waters edge Lur-
ried on to the sea. In the>dim light
Of daybre2k the fall Of water at the
dam looked exceedingly short. as the
mass of water had reached it's highest
point toward to top Of the dam.
From > o'clock the water seemed to
fail gradually until abo>:t . O'Clock
when it was at about the same height
as at 10 o'tlorii Monday night. ana
during the day ii continued to fall
slowly all day until at 6 O'clock last
night it was fully foot lower than it
was l. hours before. At the dam the
water slowly rose from about . feet !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-10

against the rail- everyone was 50 "a
ser to see what the cat would do. She
may have been startled by her prelic-
amcnt, but she did not act in the ieqst
disheartened, but started TO swim and
IS one man said: My, couldn't she
swim"
She swan along and soon gained
one OF the buildings and succeeded in
climbing UP on one of the window slls
two or three feet from the water. she
only stopped there minute. however.
before she leaped down into the wa
ter and struck out for another win
dow. This time she gained window
sill about two feet from the water il
the basement of the drug store owned
by John Coughlin. There box was
lowered to her. but she had no intcn-
ton of trusting herself to anything OF
that sort. and after a few minutes
she jumped once 1l,,ore into the water.
She did not have 4 chance to take
more than two or three strokes in her
efforts 10 get back to the building he
fore she was caught in the strong cur
rent sweeping by the end of the bridge
and dragged under the water. The
crowd drew long breath and said:
We will not see her again. but they
were wrong. as she soon appeared
about 20 feet below the bridge. still
swimming toward the land. She was
carried rapidly down the river, hoWcv-
er. and did not seem to be making
much Roadway toward the shore.
Several men fastened from the
bridge to the post office. where they