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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
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Goldman speak in that city Such arttzl
ton will doubtless shake Emma's trust . 4
denee.
From the way they got the strange
one another at their late meeting kis
and King Ed can not have heard Of y
that kissing is unsanitary,
IT, as he says, Apostle Reed SHoot WI
polygamy but has never praetlced Y v
is doubtless to blame for his seli-d,n4
should add "h" to his last name an' 1
Smooth.
A wealthy Cincinnati man who wa .'a.
his death bed bequeathed his WE n.
The bride was taking desperate ehanssa :
Just imagine, if he had recovered
WHAT'S IT TO YOU
Rain? Wen who's a-earin
What the rains about
Amt the roses farm
Amt the cannas out
Amt the eoxcomb redder
N whut yeh ever seen
iAin't the stubbly medoe
Drenehy like an green
Amt the vi'lets nodaini
An soaky smellin', TOO,
Long the path yeh're plooen
What's the rain ter you
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also he added to the list and love sweet love
Who hasn't been intoxicated with loyei
ALL ROADS lead to Houston this week
A CAREFUL perusa Of the account OF the son
vention Of the D. o. c. at New Orleans will be
enough 70 convince one that the martial spirit is
not yet dead
No WI don't take confetti on subscription.
THr Orange paper mill will soon be in opera
ton and If indications count for anything,
Orange will be entirely wrapped up in her paper.
How WILL you look without your gun on.
srrv at time like this. little old Houston
seems almost big enough 70 1T The Post doesn't
IT. But We really cover the State. too.
Dosr be afraid we've bounced Billy Buneo
Now the green bug has reappeared in the Den
ton wheat fields and the wheat will doubtless
disappear into the green bug.
Bur even if it should rain think Of the rainy
daisies
The way Prof Eliot is being sat down upon
should make you real glad that you are not a
Harvard man.
THE interest in Houston this week is goirg to
be in--tents.
real automobiles. too Ever see bubble buggy
before, Same thing as the gasoline gadabout
you've heard or
To VISITORS Don't be afraid to step on the
asphalt it's real.
If Peor ELIOT has heard what Gompers called
Rim he doubtless feels like one Of those fluent
hzzles"
VIZ Will now see Green and Green in an origi-
nal knockabout act
LIKE to know who's going to be the queen Of
the earnival1 All we know is that she'll be a
peach.
THERE is suspicion that those mines up near
Palestine sailed
THr three Rs are good, but the three Ps are
also good for Texas-Piss, Peoans and Peaches
Now Burton of Ohio wants the speakership
but Ohios pull is dead.
THERE'S a difference between the rubber ball
the highball and Tom Ball but we've got EN- all
Dovr know who Aimee is1 Welt Well
But you'll doubtless find out
THESE negroes can not rob our Salvation
Army men and escape scott free, Nixey
So GLAD to see YOU OF course you are goini
to stay over for the Carniyal1
= IL New MEXICO will promise to be republican
she will doubtless find ehink to crawl in at
You would almost think that today is Tn
Posts birthday, wouldn't you?
. Or COURSE in the cutting down of representa-
. ton Texas is too large to be overlooked.
HANNA says he isn't going to retire from poll
tics; but perhaps he doesn't know.
REMEMBER, if you're caught toting a gun we'r
going to be real angry with you.
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scared.

Dallas Times-Herald. !. y
A New York detective lana's ,ows u
yesterday and from the way ms .';Ir n,
over the event il would appear n vtA
are thicker down there than are =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

cinss to the liquor tax is absurd Red ink should
also he added to the lis, and love sweet love 4
Who hasn't been intoxicated with lovei
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CAREFUL pcrusal Of the account Of the son
vention Of the D. o. C. at New Orleans will be
enough 10 convince one that the martial spirit is
not vet dead
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day or two before the election Postmaster
General Payne said that Grover cleyeland's
speech waa good for thousands OF republican
votes, and now that New Jerssy haa gone ro-
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EppJS GREEH keeps that negro lieutenant mere
ly as a guarantee Of good faith.
TnE subsection Of certain proprietary medi-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Al roADs lead to Houston Ibis week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Nj. NJ donlt az eontettI On subsetiption
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THE Orange paper mill will soon be in opera
ton and II indications count for anything.
Orange will be entirely wrapped up in her paper.
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F'''ia'n'' police have Fsfu'sd to lie. Emma
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II the Chicago business men have an eye for
beauty and see just tenth OF our flowers and
our pretty girls they will stay right here in
Orange and board at the Holland. Therefore,
for their own sweet sakes the Tribune requests
that the girls lock themselves IN on Wednesday
at the noon hour--CraHgc Daily Tribune
We haven't heard that any of the Chicasoans
staved over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
WEARY FIRE FIGHTERS.
Island Falls Saved from Destruction
by Change of Wind.

Island Falls, Me. May 19-After a des-
pcrate struggle with furious flames which.
driven by a high wind, swept away a
large amount of property, 200 men who
have been with the fire since Saturday
succeeded in placing it under control, this
morning. The fire originated in the
woods north OF the village. a half gale
carrying the flames towards the town. At
one time the destruction Of the place was
narrowly averted.
Seven dwellings in the path of the
flames were consumed, including the farm
buildings of John McCue and John Kciso.
The loss on buildings is paced at from
5000 to $500 against which there is in
Surancc amounting only TO $1,000.
Many other WO"Uen structures caught
fire and were saved with the greatest diff
ticulty The large tannery plant Of W.
Hunt q Co. of Boston, was in danger, as
We're also tha mill ana extensive lumber
Large details OF men and boys fought the
prevent the loss Of these important indus
tries.
The fire fighters haucd water from the
river. by this means saving many of the
houses in the village. Dozens Of families
had their effects packed from SaturdaS \
until today, fearing that their dwellings
were doomed. The wind changed, thi.;
morning, and began to Subside, thus on
abhnS the WOrnOuJ villagers to avert the
danger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
CHEF ENGINEER WEBER
BIames Poor Water Supply for Spread
of the Fire.

Chief Engineer Samuel Webber Of
following concise statement of the fire
from its start to the time it was un-
leg control.
said he: the fire started in i small
shed at the rear of the Almon IL. FuEg
Cc., III \ pile Of rubbish. where it is
supposed some one dropped q lighted
match, as men frequently stepped in
there to light their pipes.
THE water pressure in the mains
W@s Inadequate to meet the demands
ana We We're unable to confine the
blaze to the building in which it start
Ell. The alarm was given at 1885
O'Clock. ana for a time the department
battFed with the fire. hopeful of con-
IUcring it. but the heavy wind, poor
water service ANA other cxigencies
We're too much of an obstacle to over
come, ana at 80 O'Clock it was ncccs-
sIry TO call for aid.
Word was telcgraphcd to Woodstock
ana at o'clock 4 steamer and two
nose reels, 800 feet Of hose and 20 men
arrived. Prcsquc Isle also sent 20 men
ana 500 feet Of hose. Fort Fairfield Il
Manu- eIi-iitt bpJ ietI u nose anu h
men, ana Caribou 800 feet Of hose and
20 men.
The men from out of town at once
went to work aud made desperate
fight. AT G.30 siE hours after the fire
began, the connagration was under
control, though the assistance from
out of town did not stop work until
r. NJ.
The Houlton department consists IF
% men, steamer, hose wagon, four
reels and hand engine and has 5000
feet Of hose. In all there was in SER
vice at the fire $500 feet of hose and
103 men,"
The trouble at the water station.
spoken of by Mr.. Webber, was that
one of the boilers was out of commits
sion and could not be used, so that
instead of being able to pump water
directly into the mains the firemen
had to depend upon the reserve supply
in the standpipe and also upon that
place for the force, which was entire
ly inefficient
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
RIVERSIDE.

Mrs A. s. Trott and Mrs. n II. Fossett
were "A I East VaSsalDoro on business, last
Saturday afternoon
Mrs. j. II. Reed was at Augusta few
days last week visiting relatives.
r. ]. Ballard is quite sick.
The school which was closed on account
of the severe illness Of Mr.. Whitehousc
opened again, Monday, with new teacn-
ers. Mr.. Whltehousc is sui very sick
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. II. Fossett went to
Farmingdale one afternoon last week 10
pass few hours with Mrs. Burnham ana
her sister, Miss Rose Bailey. A few mu-
tual friends the Misses Rcdington and
Mrs Chase Of Randolph, were invited III.
which added to the enjoyment. Mrs Burn
ham has a beautiful home and welcomes
her guests with such lavish hospitality
that the time passes all too soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gardner Of Au-
gusta, were at Mrs. ii. NJ. Mills, Sunday.
Mrs. Orrin Snow Of North Vassalboro.
visited her daughter here, Mrs. c. w.
Smiley, last Sunday.
SOUTH CHINA.
W. J. Thompson will leave for
months lccturing tour next Monday.
Miss Edith NJ. Farwell spent Sunday
with friends in this place.
Forest Whitehouse who has been very
iii with pneumonia is much improved al
this writing. He has been attended ~
DR.. c. j. Lincoln cf Weeks Mills.
The painters have begun work on the
+. w. q w. station at South China and
he work of fencinS the road has begun
The New England Telephone and TeIe-
graph 90. are to run line Of wires alon;
the road for the use of the railroad com
pany. the road is doing a large freight
business and promises TO be paying.
Mr.. ]. K. Erskina Of South Boston. is
visiting here ana at his summer home at
East Jefferson.
Mrs. Flora WcscOtt Of Bangor was
calling on friends here last Saturday.
L!TCHFIELD PLAINS.
Rev. Mr. Parsons did not ofTiciate at
the Plains church. Sunday. as was eX-
pcctcd. An interesting social service was
held, led by Deacon Roberts at which
there We're a number Of prayers offered
ANA twenty-five testimonies.
Mr. and Mrs ]. A. Chase were out from
Augusta Sunday. Mrs Chase took charge
Of her old class in thc Sunday-school.
Mrs Charles Hall died Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
FULL OF HOPE.
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house of worship. The house beyond
on keIleran street, was soon burning
fierccIy, and it looked as if nothing
would prevent the fire from sweeping
clean path to the open country. Most
of the houses on this street stand close
together and the flames were readily
communicated from one to another.
Men and women stood about in the
fierce gale of the blazing buildings with
that sense Of impatience that comes
with an appreciation that one is pow
erless to cope with the situation. Wo-
men were wringing their hands in an
agony Of despair and little children
ran crying about the streets. Every
where people whose houses were in the
path of the fire, were were moving out
their household effects with fevcrish
energy, and all kinds Of conveyances
were engaged in transporting them to
places of safety.
Two houses beyond the Unitarian
church, on the east side, was a small
house, and beyond this another. The
space between these was wider than
between any other two houses OH the
street. This was the only favorable
opportunity for checking the progress
of the flames, and the firemen must be
credited with making the most intelli-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
DEAD RIVER DRIVE
Has Arrived at the Forks, Several Days
Before Expected.

The Dead river drive has arrived at The
Forks. having made the trip In several
days less than was expected. The drive
ha been clean with the exception Of the
logs on the Enchanted stream, amount
ing to 1.5000O0 fee;, owned by the law
renee Bros. of South Gardiner. These
logs nave been set back by the loss of :,
dam early in the season. but crews are AT
work on them stil hopins 20 get them
out before the lowest water a crew OF
drivers has been left at the great dam on
Dead river for the purpose of taking the
Enchanted logs to the main river OF the
Kennebec at this point should the logs
succeed in reaching the big dam.
Reports from MoOSehead lake show that
the drive on Moose river and other tribu-
tary streams to the lake are doing well
with just water sufficient to skip the luTn-
ber of the rocks. Sluicings are made ev
cry day at the big dam OF the lake an /
for the most part the logs go rignj
through to Indian pond. Chase stream
and Cold stream drives are near thu
branch and Moxie is bur little behind.
The improvements in the bed of the main
river and the branches have proven of
great value this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
FAIRFIELD.
Miss Gertrude Dyer.

Gertrude Dyer, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Dyer, died at her home
here. Mopday morning, after a short
illness. The direct cause Of her death
was diabetes. She had been i'm usual
health until within a few days, when
she suffered what was thought to be a
paralytic shock Since then she has
failed very rapidly. Miss Dyer was
born here and has always lived here.
she enjoyed the respect Of d large circle
oil friends and acquaintances, who win
mourn her early taking off. Her age
was about p years. a father and
mother three brothers and two sisters
survive her. The time for the funeral
has hot as yet been set.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
WALDO.
SOUTH LIBERTY.

The steam mill here got on fire on
the roof, one windy day recently. and
had there not been quite a crowd there
the mill would have been burned, but
rs it was no damage resulted.
Charles Palmer was trying to burn
up few stumps on his land. Satur-
day, when the sparks flew across the
main road and started a fire which
got beyond all control and burned over
some 25 acres belonging to Joseph
Overlook, Esq. and Edmund Prescott.
"A crew of men was sent from here
and after many hours of hard work
succeeded in stopping IL. Had it not
been for Il small meadow the fire
would have run over hundreds Of
acres. 1t was feared the farm build
inSs Of William Humans would burn,
but they were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20

gent and plucky stand of the day. No
effort was made to save the first house,
for the one line of hose available Jor
the purpose was wholly inadequate:s y
desperate struggle was made, however,
to stay the fire at this point. Under Il
sCorching heat the men held sturdily TO
their work. When it became almost
unbearable they sheltered themselves
behind doors torn from the doomed
building and siurdily kept up tho
struggle. At times it seemed as if the
fire king would conquer them and wipe
out the long line Of houses beyond.
Several times the roof of the building
they were protecting caught fire; but
they succeeded in putting it out. Once
stable roof was well ablazc when man
dashed over the ridge pole and placed 4
pail of water exactly where it was
needed. completing his work by tear
ing out the still smouldcring shingles
and throwing them to the ground. The
fight was successful. The fire was held
at this point AMI probably forty or fifty
perhaps more-homes were save'i
from destruction. But even S the
spectators. who had watched this plucky
and desperate fight in keen suspense
were uIdNlli9 lOitS pititLI' VI itIltl' II
was seen that the fire had vccred
around to the buildings on the north Of
those thus saved, ana was continuing
its resistlcss way to the open country.
I}y tins time the fire departments Of
Woodstock, Caribou ana Presque Isle
had arrived on the scene, and were
doing noble service. Tonight it is
thought that the fire is under control.
1t Is estimated that it has dctroycd
more than a hundred buildings.
All along the streets which escaped
the flames are piled the house hold cf-
fccts of the people who have lost their
homes: and there have been thosc-as
there usually is in such cases when
proper police protection is lacking-who
have not hesitated to add to the dis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20


'"c'i'ec as 10 insure "iii'le si"NilS
KIN j, u
r,lrinr from sucb = source sufficicf,t
water to meet all the possible needs OF
a community where the annual con
-s1I,nptiop docs nof exceed 40 0O0 600 GAL
,,,
A. .r,, 1.,..t ea..;o,, ,e +I,o 1o.,,i.,1 +,,,.,
III,
to Yan;,.ire its water plant and it was
voted to do so 1T the last town meeting.
Prior to this action an exhaustive re
Port had been made upon the value Of
The plant ana 1ranchlse, with recon-
nendatons tor an improved service, hy
walter h. sawyer Well-hhoWh bos-
ton cnGiAcer
,rbo moe, i,r,ortant recommendation
.,I,+.,i,,,.,, IL, tl,f.. ,a,,n,t ,,..,s r,,. ~,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
THE WATER SUPPLY
Will Be mproved-Present Lesson a
Costly One.

Houlton, Ne, May 1S.-(SpcciaD. :
Now that a considerable portion Of the
village has been laid in ruins, and the
inadcquacy Of tho present water sys-
TEN, has been demonstrated with ter
radical improvements in this depart
rible emphasis, the citizens of Houltor
are a unit in favoring immediate and
mcnt.
The source of the local water supply
is d small stream above the village
cmptying into the MeduXnekeag river
This source Of supply, even in the dry
est weather will yield about 1000 0G'
gallons a day. Probably twice this
amount could be secured at this season
of the year. With good reservoir $,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
LINCOLN.
SOUTH JEFFERSON.

Mrs. Oscar Thomas died. Saturday
morning. May II. at her late home She
had been in very por health for several
years, and of late had been a great suf-
a loving mother ana devoted wife. and
Will be greatly missed in tlis vicinity. A
husband and two sons survive her who
have the sympathy Of eHcommunity in
their bereavement. The funeral services
were held at her home Monday Afternoon
conducted by Rev. G. Ia Boynton.
The Benevolent Society will be enter
tanned by Mr. ana Mrs. William Fish,
Tuesday evening. May -.
William Rhoades Of Augusta, will hold
a sale Of second hand clothing etc, at the
Grange hall, Wednesday, May 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
MORSE, TIE ICE KING,
Is Said 10 BE About to Give Bath a
School Building.

Bath, Me, May 19.-It is rumored in
this city that Charles w. Morse Of Nov
York, formerly of Faith contemplat"s
Giving magnificent High school build
.nG to this city.
Mr., Morse was in this city, Saturday,
to attend the launching of the steamer
Ransom Il. Fuller and while here met
many Of the prominent citizens who are
Interested in the school building. What
gives still more weight to thc rumor is
the fact that the George i. Page lot On
High street, mentioned as thr site Of
lhc proposed building, already has been
bonded.
1t is rumored that the proposed High
school building VIII he unc of IN" G...;t
in the state ana That it will cost any
where from $50o00 to 100000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
100 ACRES BURNED OVER.
Destructive Forest Fire, Saturday, in
Town of Standisl1.

Standish. Me, May 19.-One of the
most destructive forest fire in years
visited this town, Saturday, ana hun
dreds of dollars worth of pine timber
was destroyed. The first was about
two miles from this village and was
discovered by Mrs. Gertrude Libby's
little boys. II was finally gotten under
control near Dows Corner at a time
when it was threatening large tract
Of young pine timber. Benjamin
DOws barn caught fire at one time
and another fire started in his door
yard. There are more than 100 acres in
the burned tract.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20

The win Of the late Admiral yyiu;a
l. sampson was filed in Washington.
saturday. IL leaves everything to the
"idow save $4,000 of Insurance, which
IS ielt Tor equal division among the
iour daughters. In the petition ask
lng for admission of the will to pro-
bate, Mrs. Sampson, who is named as
soie executor says the admiral died
possessed of stocks and other securi-
ties valued at $500 and a tract of land
at Manchester, N. ". known as the
Norman Hill farm, valued at $4,000
The VIII IS dated at Key West Fla.
April 16, 1898. '
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
HOULTON'S SMALLPOX.
The One Patient Moved Out of Village
and Hote! Guaranteed.

Houlton. Me, May 19.-Mr. Pendleton.
a st. John salesman, who was discovered,
yesterday, in the Smell House, suffering
with smallpox, has been removed to a va
cant building on the outskirts of the town
and provided with medical attendance
The hotel has been quarantined and ev-
cry. precaution taken by the board OF
health, so that little anxiety is felt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
SMALLPOX SUSPECTED.
Man Placed Under Quarantine at Oak
ficld-SchooIs Suspended.

Oakfeld, Me-, May 19-(SpeciaD.-
Reuben Morton, resident OF this town
who returned from lumber camp in
the state of Washington, a few days
ago, is kept in strict quarantine here.
on account Of having been exposed to
smallpox. Schools have been suspend
cd and the people are much excited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
GOLDEN WEDDING
Celebrated, Sunday, by Mr.. and Mrs
John McCaIIuna of Portland.

Celebrated, Sunday, by Mr.. and Mrs.
John McCaIiuna of Portland.
Portland, Ne. Nay 19-AIr. ana Mrs
John McCallum of this city, celebrated
,hcir golden wedding Sunday. Mr.
McCaIIum is Is. They were married u
years ago today and Rev FIR. Miller
then rector Or St Dominic's church,
Tho anniversary was quietly observed
the gathering at the home, Freeman
lane, being made up Of their children
ana intimate friends.
Their children who were present Were
William Patrick, widely known ~
Hartley McCallum, the actor; Peter
ana John. ana their daughters Kate
dan Ellen, and Mrs. McCImty. The
couple received many presents. They
are in good health, and promise to live
for many years to come.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20

military company, which is one of the
best in the State, goes on duty this
evening and will remain as long as its
services are needed, the whole fire sec
ton will be rigidly patrolled and an
example will be made of any person
caught plfering the household goods
now stacked upon the streets. Already
the people whose houses have been
spared are opening them up to the suf-
ferers from the fire, and all of them
will be comfortably housed tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
SOMERSET.
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Herbert Bickford has moved to Ohio
Hin.
s. A. Taylor has sold his driving
horse and it will go into a livery stable
at Fairfield.
Fred Tobey has leased his house at
the Corner to- Fred Bickford
Mrs. Louis Marcia. who was serious
~ i'll, last week. is much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-20
ND RUINS LOOKING TOWARD MAIN STREET NORTHWEST.

of mind she lugged water in a pail from
flames. She was thus able to save a
beautiful home from what would other
wise, have been certain destruction.
The scenes that We're enacted as the
homeless people gathered around
neighboring door steps We're very pa
thetic. Little children hunted from
house TO house for members of their
family, and Nwhen the strain was re .
laxed. many of the unfortunates We're
in q state OF collapse. One lady went
10 a neighbours house for shelter with
her hat on fire. Goods We're hastily
stored in every available place. Many
looked on in ..eslute despair while the
flames huEe abforward in their resist
less WORTHY lefttruction.
To1'clock and pge hush broods over
the are suffering the
real -terday's terrible ex-
perE seems like q hideoTs
dre G Write groups of men in
the &c are living over the
scej ,-gesterday. If we'd had 4 good
heathsf water" says one of them, the
fire. would never have gone beyond
FogS's store" and ! am inclined to CO.
incide in his opinion.
The Weather is still cold here, this
mor9ing, the icicles hung from the
charfed branches of the once beautiful
shade trees in the fire district, and