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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12
MAINE CENTRAL r. r.
Annual excursion to Pennington.
Phillips, Carrabasset and the
Rangeley Lakes.
SATURDAY, SEPT. "a.

Tickets to Pennington. NinCfield and
Phillips good to stop over Sunday. Range
ley Lakes tickets good for ten days. Take
regular train leaving Waiervile
at SOS a. m. Augusta $40 i1allowell 6t5,
Gardiner 6.55. Richmond rs. connecting
at Brunswick with special train: arriving
at Pennington Hos and Rangclcy at go
y. IN. Returning. leave Pennington at
400 y. m.
Tickets for the round trip from Card
ner Hallowcll and Augusta. for Farming
ton and return. sea: for kingfeld and re-
turn. $500: for Phillips and return, s.. {;
for Rangcley Lakes and return. $50
From Waterville. for Pennington and re-
turn s. 80; for Kingiicld and return. $50 (:
for Phillips and return. $500; for Range
ley Lakes and return. 500. From Rich
mond. for Pennington and return, Sl.50 :;
for KinGfield and return, SO: for Phillips
and return. 500; for Rangelcy Lakes and
return. 500. From Auburn and Lewiston.
for Pennington and return. Slm: for
Kingfied and return. $2.o: for Phillips
and return. 81 80; for Eangelcy Lakes and
return. $3.50 From Lisbon and Lisbon
Falls. for Pennington ana return. Sl.go:
for Kingfield and return, $500; for Phillip.
and return. $40; for Rangciey Lakes and
return. $50.
+. Z. BOOTHBY.
Genl Passenger Il Ticket Agent
GEO. +. EVANS.
Vice President & Gen'L Manager
septl2d2t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

Many people are wondering at the
little holes that have been dug between
the rails of the Electric road. on State
street, and along Grove street. and for
what purpose. They We're dug for the
purpose of testing the gas main. and
the work will be continued until the
whole main has been gone over. The
holes are dug about 10 feet apart, and
perhaps Is inches deep. Then rod is
thrust down to the pipe. after which
a match is applied to the hole. and if
there is a leak in the vicinity, the gas
will ignite. The crew is now at work
on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

\ team belonging to Frank Simmons
was standing in front of the residence
of Geo. Parkes, Chapel street. Wednes-
day forenoon. when the horse became
frightened at the automobile advertis-
ing wagon of Chase & Sanborn. and
breaking away from her lightweight.
overturned the buggy to which she
was attached. and leaving it by the
roadside. started down the street. run
ming to Water street and into Cony's
sta bic, where she was caught. With
the exception of a few breaks to the
buggy. no damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

The foundation for the new stand
pipe at the National Home is we'll I'M
der way and will probably be COM
pleted, this week. 1t will contain about
400 cubic yards of masonry The stand :
pipe will be Al feet in height and 81
in diameter. and will have a capacity
of 100000 gallons. To connect it with
the main at the Home will require the
laying of 600 feet of pipe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

steamer Cobboossee has been housed
anu IL VIII De many moons before eX-
cursion parties can again enjoy the de-
hghttul trips around the lake. Another
season gives promise of trolley rides
and excursions by water. on a much
larger steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

The $50 trolley car to Hallowell. yes
terday afternoon. came in contact with
COW on the track. The animal was
badly mangled. being severely cut about
the neck and having both hind legs
cut off. and soon died. The animal
was owned by John H. Trask Of l2S
Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

Inc Grange entertainment which was
announced for last evening at North
augusta was postponed. on account of
me weather, to this evening if fair and
II not to the first fair evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

a. ID. Ward has an improved clothes
"rihger. warranted for five years, and
costing but a trifle more than the COM
mon Kinds. Houskeepers should call
and see it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

Inc band concert which was to have
peeh given at Capitol park "Wednesday
evening, by the Olympia Band. will he
given at 7.3O this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

Inc marriage intentions of VIM. Mer-
Ger ana Emma Drouin. both of An
sosta' nave been filed at the Office Of
the city clerk. VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

:. "a Sayer of Belgrade, has sold his
mousse on Sewall street, to d. f. Moore
VINO Will, after making extensive re'
pairs, occupy it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

"a daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
-. NJ. Penney of Coomb's Mills
Wednesday morning Mother and child
are doing well. '''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12
SMITH
&co.1

Owing to the great crowds Of shop
ping people that have patronized us
through the month Of August, we have
decided to continue our special bar
gains for 10 days longer. commencing,
Sept. 3D., during which time it will re-
pay any person to travel 100 miles to
take advantage of the great reduction
in prices. We will only mention few
Of the many prices as space will not
permit us to enumerate but a few.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
SILVER MEN CONTROL.
Iowa Democrats Gather For
State Nominating Convention.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 20.-At noon
practically all of the Democratic lead
ers of the state had arrived in the city
to attend the. state convention which
opens tomorrow in the auditorium at
IL o'clock. The convention will place
in nomination a candidate for governor,
lieutenant governor, railroad commits
sioner and supreme judge. Reaf1rma-
ton of the principles adopted by the
Kansas City platform concerning the
monetary question will undoubtedly be
passed. The silver men announced this
morning through their leader. John S.
Murphy of Dubuque, that they would
be content to have a simple endorse
ment of the platform without any elab-
Grafton as to doctrine and little if any
eulogy of Bryan
Silver men on the ground claim that
those who oppose the Kansas City plat
form will not number more than 300
out of the 1,400 delegates.
Anti-Silver strength is said to be
lodged in the river counties and in the
larger cities and towns. The leaders
of the faction favOring the espousal of
the Kansas City doctrines assert that
the rural districts viii come up over
whelmingly in favor of sticking by the
national platform
Unquestionably the feature of the
convention will be the adoption of a
plank in the platform calling for the
just and equal assessment of railroad
and corporate property and denOuncing
the Republican platform recently
adopted at Cedar Rapids as meaning
less and without backbone.
Cato Sells of VintOn, who last year
headed a conservative delegation to the
Kansas City convention but afterwards
took up the cause of silver for the good
Of the party, is the most talked of man
to head the ticket Sells is a pronounced
anti-raflrOad man and was the author
of the anti-railroad clause in the Demo-
cratic state platform last year He
says he is not a candidate for COVER
nor, and last night issued a statement
outlining his position. Leading Demo-
out of reach as an available candidate,
and believe that if the nomination is
practically unanimous he can not re-
fuse Sells was United States attorney
in the northern Iowa district under
Cleveland.
Other candidates mentioned for the
position are w. w. Dodge Of Burling-
ton, H. J. Stiger of Tama, T. J. Phillips
of Ottumwa, J. B. Romans of Denison,
and John 2. FINLEY of Boone. These
have only local strength in the field and
nearly enough votes on the first ballot
to nominate unless he squarely sits
down on the proposition and refuses to
allow the use of his name.
Lively times in several of the district
caucuses are anticipated for the rea-
son that the silver men will endeavor
to get control of the state central COM
mittee which now stands seven to four
the other way. The old fight against
Chairman Huffman is sure to break out
again, Fremont county having adopted
delegates are instructed to read in the
district caucus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
MADE BAD BILLS.
100000 Notes in DenOmina-
lions From 81 to $40.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 2O.-Secret
service officers have arrested in this
city, three men accused of passing
panK notes purporting to be issued by
the State bank of New Brunswick, N.
J.. an institution long defunct The
plates had never been destroyed and IN
the hands of some criminal have fur
nished over 100000 notes In denoml-
nations from 81 to $40. which have been
distributed all over the UniTed States.
On information furnished Frank J.
Perry who was captured week ago
the officers have just taken into Gus
tody William Hogan and w z. Smith
The latter, according to Perry, is the
leader of the gang and has been for
eight years chief clerk of the federal
life savings service in this city. He
has been released on bail, but the other
two men are in jail. Other arrests are
expected to follow today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
Douthitt Homestead Has at Last
Been Plated.
Historic Farm Will Be Sold For
Building Sites.
GIVEN A NEW NAME.
win Be Called ssOrchard Place
Addition.
Was Pre-empted by the Late
w. p. Douthitt.

The Douthitt tract between Topeka
avenue and Kansas avenue and Hun
toon's addition and Euclid avenue will
at once be plated and opened for sale.
The tract contains 40 acres and when
plated win contain 253 building lots.
The property is what is known as the
Douthitt homestead and was preempted
by the late William P. Douthitt. The
tract of 40 acres opposite on the west
side of Topeka avenue was also a part
of the original quarter section taken
by Judge Douthitt. During the early
boom days Judge Douthitt was offered
1892, 600 for the property. He refused to
sell For the last seven years the pro-
perty has been in constant litigation
and not until John r. Mulvane bought
the property last month for $15,75O and
the sale was declared legal by Judge
Hazen, has the property been out of the
hands of the courts.
The addition will be known as Orch
ard place and will be in the hands of
the Orchard Place Lot company COM
posed of John r Mulvane, A. w
Knowles D. A. Mulvane, J. w. Going
and G. L. Gault The survey of the pro-
perty will be made at once, the lots
staked the streets opened and graded
and the property placed in the hands
of the real estate agents for sale. The
price of lots will probably range from
$500 to S4O0- c. E. Gault viii have the
direct management of the property.
Mrs. William P. Douthitt and her son
James have given quit claim deed to
the property for a consideration of So
600 and the lot company has agreed to
give the other heirs, Mrs. Eugene Wolfe,
Mrs. H. c. Root and Mrs. Frederick
Carr, daughters of Judge Douthitt.
per cent of the profits derived from the
sale of the lots. 1t is likely that the 40
acres west of Topeka avenue and op-
posite the Orchard Place will be in the
hands of the same company.
Although Judge Douthitt refused
1892 900 for the property when the boom
started in Topeka, he was forced in
1886 to borrow money to pay the taxes.
He negotiated a loan with Patrick Far
rell for $1,000 In 1894 Farrell brought
suit to foreclose the mortgage. He Sc
cured a judgment which he sold to John
r. Mulvane. The judgment on the
nOrtga ge, the interest and unpaid tax
es amounted to $3.50 After Mr.. Null
vane bought the judgment the long
drawn out litigation over the property
was commenced on the question. after
the death of Judge Douthitt, whether
the judgment could be revived against
the heirs. After being in the supreme
court three times the case was decided
in favor of Mr.. Mulvane- The property
was sold three times before courts de-
cfded a legal sale was made.
Mr.. c. E Gault. Mr.. Mulvane's rep
resenta tive, said this morning; 1.-THE I'll
tie to the property has been cleared
and the corporation can now give a
perfect title to the lots that are sold.
Mr. Mulvane has always manifested a
disposition to stop the litigation and to
allow the DOuthitt heirs to make some
ments among the heirs was the cause
of the continued litigation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
SWALLOW 1T.
What Riddle Wants Populists
to Do to Democratic Party.

Taylor Riddle form er chairman of
the Populist state central committee,
IS one of the hind of filsionists who
believes in swallowing the Democratic
party. He has objections to both the
John Curran plan of union party and
the Senator Harris suggestion of a. half
and half ticket
Riddle agrees that the rank and file
OF both the POpulist aud Democratic
parties are desirous Of fusing. In All
interview today Riddle said, in sub
stance fThe only course left to ac-
complish the desired fusion is bold
one. I propose that the Populist party
absorb the Democratic party The only
way to accomplish the capture is to go
into the Democratic primaries. We
have the strength and could capture 1t.
We would have the party and the
Democrats have the name.
This would send our people to the
county, district and state conventions.
1T would send Democrats there also iii
the proportion according to their
strength The Democratic delegates
would be the Dave Overmyers and
the J. G. JOhnsOns- 1t would shut out
the Eugene Hagans, Jim Orrs and
Barney Sheridans.
''Of course this would leave a chance
10 the insurgents to take up the old
party name and file on it, but that
viii happen no matter what manner of
a half and half ticket such as Sena-
ter Harris suggests, I believe the Re
publican administration would deny
q place on the official ballot. They
made the anti-fusion law and will ap-
ply its bar sinister to any scheme of
the opposition parties that gives the
least favorable excuse
Mr.. Riddle believes that it is to the
interest of both parties to have a con-
ference of POpulists and Democrats in
which the rank and files influence is
represented and the cOunse1s of leaders
given vent. He advocates that each
party hold a delegate convention in the
near future That the delegates to this
convention be chosen at primaries to be
authorized and called by both state
committees. These conventions. it is
proposed to resolve into a joint conven-
ti0n and out of such a meeting, Mr..
Riddle predicts, would spring the COM
binsd party, dominated by PopuIists.
but Democratic in name and united in
w1rfncfples
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20

who have arrived here, agree that the
loss of life viii amount to sixty-hve,
but they admit that there was prob
ably five or more stOwaways on the
steamer and that the five children
known to have been on board the
steamer were either drowned or died
Of exposure. So it is probable that the
loss OF life will reach over seventy
The death of Captain Foote was very
pathetic. He remained on the bridge
until the steamer was laundering
When the vessel commenced to sink
and it was seen that no earthly ex-
pedient could avail. the captain is said
to have jumped into the life raft which
was already taxed for accommodation.
Realizing that his weight would Work
havoc there, he exclaimed: I see there
are too many here. so good bye, boys .
and swan away. He was shortly after
wards seen to sink.
Chief Engineer Brown1ee had a mi
racu1ous escape He was asleep and
was awakened by Third Engineer Allen
ringing his bell. He rang to the engine
room. There two firemen died heroes
soon after he arrived. They were
ordered to close the top Wheel and
shut off the water which was rushing
from the forward part of the vessel.
They tried to do so and were drowned
BrOWnIee went down with the steamer
and was standing on the upper deck
holding the top rail when she slipped
down by the head He arose from the
whirlpool and grasped some wreckage-
DR.. Phillips, Of Seattle, came up Tor
him and rescued him. Together they
drifted on the wreckage until they
were picked up.
ESTIMATE OF DEAD LOWERED.
Victoria, B. G., Aug. 2O.-Later re
ports received Of the disaster to the
steamer Islander place the loss of life
al AZ but no further names are obtain
able except that Of Howard Fowler.
which was given in the list published
yesterday as Howard Smith, second
steward Another name has also to be
added to the list of saved, that of
Quartermaster Eeintz.
Purser Bishop had gone to Skagway
to get full list of those who took pas
sage on the steamer and until he ar
rives on the Haling in a few days moth
ing further can be given.
Pilot Leblanc and all the officers deny
the report that either he or the cap
tain We're intoxicated and assert that
the Islander was well supplied with life
belts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
LOOKS TO UNCLE SAM.
President of Nicaragua Relies on the
United States.


San Francisco. Cal, Aug. Colchester
Donaldson, United States consul at
Managua, Nicaragua, has arrived here
on two months leave of absence dur
ing which he viii visit his old home in
New York. Speaking of affairs on the
isthmus, he said:
Il do not believe that Nicaragua will
join forces with Venezuela. The repub-
lie is at peace and the revolutionary
spirit has died out altogether President
Zelaya rules with a strong hand and
has become very popular He will not
allow Nicara qua to become involved in
the troubles of the South American
states.
IN his last message to the Nicar-
aqua congress. President Zelaya took a.
decided stand in favor of having the
isthmian canal constructed by the Uni
ted States. That is the popular senti-
ment.
In commerce with Nicaragua the
United States has been making great
progress during the past few years and
now holds first place.
The influence of the United States is
other country. President Zelaya has
often said to me that he looks to the
United States as the protector of the
small republics and in case of trouble
would look first to this country He
told me not long ago that he would
never make a treaty with any power
that would be detrimental to the inter
OF the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-WHEAT-Wheat
turned weak early today on the slump
at Paris and in sympathy with corn.
September opened a. shade to A0ssc
higher at 707sc to TIC in sympathy with
the SteadineSS at Liverpool and rei1era
was little support forthcoming. and the
market quickly broke to 701sc- Local re-
ceiptS were 40 cars. 20 of contract grade.
Minneapolis and Duluth reported 1893 cars.
cars. against 667 last week and 924 a year
Under Iiquidation for the outside ae-
count September later broke to 695c. and
CORN-Liquidation for the local ac-
count and absence of outside support
weakened corn. September opened un-
changed to 1sc higher at 5S5sc to 581zc. and
declined to 5714c during the first hour
The trade was narrow and of a local
character. Receipts We're 343 cars.
The close was weak, September 5sc
lower to size
September oats opened &c lower
at 35szc. and i'll sympathy with corn de-
clined to 35l4c. Receipts were 5Ss cars
easier with corn. January pork opened
&c lower to unchanged at S15.673s to $15.721s
and sold TO $3.50. January lard opened
unchanged at IS. 9215 and declined to $3.50,
clining to $500, after touching $s.0715-
pealed to those present It IS the pur-
FLAx-Cash; n. w, H.65; No. 1. Sl61;
Sept. 81 .58: Oct, $l5S
BARLEY-Cash. 55d65c.
TIMOTHY Sept, s. go. Oct. $500.
red, 70lLd71c: No. 3 red. 6915aToc: No. 2
hard winter. 69ls d7O15c: No 3 hard winter,
691z 77O1kc No. I northern spring, 71R74c:
No. northern spring, 70Q72c: No
e coRN"No. ?. g74a5sc: No. 3. 57aHc.
OATS-No. 2, 351kd36c; No. g. 3o19c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
FEELING THEIR WAY.
German Newspapers Discuss Sending
Over WarshipA

Berlin. Aug. 2O.-The BerIiner Tage-
blatt says:
Tt seems fairly clear that Washing
ton statesmen have taken sides rather
openly for Colombia, as they are pro-
voking unbounded mistrust toward Sc
nor Castro, president of Venezuela, who
is undoubtedly one of the most ener-
getic active statesmen in South Ameri-
ca. President Castro may one day
prove the 'rocher de bronz' against
which the Monroe doctrine will be pow
erless''
The Post says:
Tt is not expected that the sending
of a German warship to an American
harbor would be considered as an at
tack on the Monroe doctrine. Our OBJ
ject is not political Intervention, but
merely protection of German CONNER
cial interests. Therefore certainly no
body would object. The possibility that
the United States could regard the
sending of a German warship as an IN
friendly measure has not been serious
" considered, the more so as the Uni
ted States itself does not consider the
whole conflict from a political stand
point, but merely from q commercial
point of view
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20
New York Stocks.

New York, Aug. 20.-An upward move
ment of prices for Americans which was
inaugurated in London this morning met
with a response here at the opening
Gains here We're not uD to the London
parity. Illinois Central alone rising over
a point. Norfolk & Western was taken
to the extent of 1ss00 shares in the open
ing dealings, but advanced only a quar-
ter.
Traders realized and the market re-
acted a tride, but soon advanced again
st. Paul, Union Pacific, Norfolk g. west
ern, Delaware and Hudson, New York
Central Great Northern Pacific ana
Manhattan and Amlagamated Copper
were the leaders, and rose from Ito
points. United States Steel common was
dealt in ex-dividend and gained y. Tho
preferred was up q, and Tennessee Coal
and Pressed Steel Car preferred were rs
and Ia higher, respectively. Prices were
slightly lower again before the expiration
of the hour.
Stocks were marked up again to the
highest prices of the morning with Penn
sylVania and the Pacifics In more general
demand The local traction stocks gained
steadily, Metropolitan street railway
rising 2A, Rock Island improved and
Sugar ia a few transactions. The
United States Steel stocks were very
sluggish, but ruled at about the highest.
There was a relaxation OF demand and
prices were shaded except for Chicago &
Alton, Reading and Reading second pre-
ferred which rose 1Q19s-
But little change occurred IN prices,
which continued to sag. United states
Steel issues We're more freely offered,
and reacted y each from the highest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-20

Chicago. Aug 20.-CATTLE-Recei
5000 including 100 Texans. Generally
about steady Good to prime steers, sos
d6.40: poor to medium $3.75H5.40. stock
ers and feeders, 81 2574.40; cows. s2: 2504. 90.
hefers, 81. 50GI5.2 p; Gamers. S150Q2-50 bulls,
steers. $4.00Q5.10; western steers, $4,000
HOGs-Receipts today, "a 900; tomorrow.
Sc. 600. left over 5,125 Good to choice.
steady: others weak. Top. $3.50; mixed
and butchers. S5.5506 .2255; good to choice
heavy, s5.650630; rough heavy, $500 (;
light, s. .55d6.10; bulk of sales. 8 S0n6lzis-
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. About steady.
Lambs weak Good to choice wethers.
So 25d4O0: fair to choice mixed g 00Q3.50;
western sheep. 50. 25d390: yearlings. $3.50
AS: native lambs. $3.0065-15; western
lambs s.. 9Od5-10
Official receipts and shipments for yes
terday: Receipts-Ca tile, 22.234, hogs. o.
e57; sheep, 17,7S6. Sh1pments-Cattle, .
49, hogs, 4,5S5; sheep, la