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Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
AN EARLIER JAIL FIRE.
of the lncendiary Con-
flacration of March 16, 1903.

| Thursdays fire at the county pail re-
minds people familiar with Augusta
history of the fact that the first jai
| in the county was destroyed by an in
lcendiary fire. ''North's History of Au-
gusta' tells the story at considerable
length. The jail was built in the sum
mer of 1898, when this section was a
part of Hallowell and Lincoln county,
and was the second jail in that county
| the other being at Wiscasset Over
crowding as well as the long distances
for carrying prisoners made it advis-
able to have another Jail in the north
part of the county. 1T stood at the
northeast corner of what are now State
and Winthrop streets. When the new
county of Kennebec was incorporated
in 1899 it came into possession of that
Jail.
In 1908, the famous embargo laws had
destroyed the market for the people of
the country towns, who were exporting
most of their products of which lum-
Der was the chief. The execution of
the laws for debt threatened to destroy
all their property and there was a gen
eral feeling of unrest, and opposition
to the law and some armed uprising.
March 16, 1908, that eliminated in an
attempt to burn the court house and
county records in the evening. The
court house was saved, but the jail
burned with the Jail house. The fire in
the Jail was afterwards. found to have
been set by an inmate named Jones'
who was under sentence for thievery
and not connected with the uprising
though he was supposed to be at the
time.
The militia was called out to guard
she prisoners and protect the commun-
ity. The prisoners were kept under
guard at the house of Lot Hamlen till
the new Jail was ready for their occu-
.pancy in December That was. upon
the same location ana cost the county
SS0C0. 1t was of stone, two stories high,
with q corridor in the middle, and cells
on either side 1t was connected by a
brick ell with the Jail house, which,
though considerably altered, is still
standing and owned and occupied by
Mrs. Georgiana S. Davis. The stone.
from the Jail We're later employed in
building a bank wall now about the
grounds connected with the house.
In 1858, the third Jail of Kennebec
county was built of stone,at the south
east corner Of State and Court streets
and it is that which was damaged by
fire on Thursday. The old jail was sold
and torn down. The cost of the one
built in 1853, including grounds was
$50, 600, to which should be added later
sums for improvements.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Hearing began before Judge William
of the Maine Supreme
Court on the case of the Lawrence,
Newhau & Page Co. V. the Fairfield
Junction Mills and Water Power Com
pany, Friday in the kennepec county
court house. The complainants IN the
case are located at Shawmut village III
the town of Fairfield and have at that
place a lumber mill run by water pow
er. The defendant corporation Is the
of the various interests III
the water power at Fairfield village,
three miles below, where number or
concerns own or use the power. Ihe
alleges that the defendant
Intends TO raise the height of the dam
at Fairfield and that dong SO Woula
back water up to ShaWmut so as 10
make a material injury to the PLAIN
tiff's power. and prays for an lnJunc-
ton to forbid such action. lncldental-
Iv it is also claimed that at times OF re-
pairing the Fairfield dam in years past
it has been raised as much above the
original height as much or more tnan
can in eo,,ity be allowed. A temporary
Injunction was granted, last year, ana
this is the hearing as to Whether 'ha'
Injunction is to be made permanent
Heath and Brown are attorneys Ioi
plaintiffs, Baker and Boutelie LOT ue-
fendant. E. J. Lawrence or the Law
renee. Newhall & Page Co. was the ilfst
witness called and his testimony oc-
cupied nearly all day. The hearing IS
axnected TO last several days longer,
when the line of defense will appear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Capt. Robert Cairns after spending
ten days with the local post of the
Salvation Army has returned to Port
land. He will attend the addresses
and reception by General Booth of
London, commanderin-c -chief of the
Salvati Army, Sunday and Monday
in Boston. Captain Cairns informs the
Journal that the work here is very en-
couraging at present. Next Tuesday,
two Salvation Army lasSies, Captain,
Mckenzie and Ham will arrive from
Boston to take charge of the Augusta
post, and it is expected that they will
stay until next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

During the fire at the Jail, Thurs
day, the behavior of the prisoners could
only be praised. Though the Jail was
filled with smoke, and the water came
down in torrents, wetting them to the
skin, not a murmur was heard, and a
number of them stood in ice cold water
three inches Deep with only slippers
on their feet, and worked like beavers
trying to keep the main floor free from
water. When taken over the river to
the police station, they were quiet and
orderly, and after their arrival, though
the accommodation were rather limit
ed for so large a number. they made
no trouble at all, but every man seemed
inclined to make the others as COM
Portable as himself.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

The 5th annual meeting and banquet
Of the Kennebec Bowdoin Alumni AS
sociation will be held at the Hallowell
house, Monday evening, March 2, and
an unusually large attendance is eX-
pected. as a number of Bowdoin men
in the Legislature will be present.
President Hyde and Prof. Chapman
will be present to represent the college.
In past years they have returned to
Brunswick on the Pullman, thus cut
ting short the speeches following the
banquet. but they will remain over
night, this time. There will be a
special car for Augusta after the
banquet. The social and business
meeting will be at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

A. II. Sturgis, who lives on the cross
road to Church hill, was in the Journal
office, yesterday afternoon, to say that
notwithstanding the cold weather of
Wednesday. he had an increase of four
in his family, and that mother and
children were doing WELL" This sound
ed rather startling at first, but it af-
terward transpired that the children
referred to were chickens, which the
old hen had brought out by stealing
her nest away These chicks are
without doubt the first of the season
to be hatched in the good old way, as
they used to be before the incubator
drove the setting hen out of the busi-
ness
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

1t takes about a carload of coal per
day to supply Augusta people at pres
ent and it is being received from Port
land in about such quantities. Owing
to the great amount on hand at that
port, the Maine Central is seriously
handicapped for lack of cars, and local
dealers find it difficult to secure it in
larger quantities than they are receiv-
ing. Much of the coal which comes to
Augusta is hituminous, and it is prac-
tically used by all the hotels in the
city. Hard coal now retails for SO.
and soft coal for IS, with a tendency to
drop in the price of the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
The full board of kennebec cot

The full board of Kennebec county
commissioners was in session, Friday,
in considera ton of the damage to the
county Jail by fire. From consultations
With the insurance agencies it was
learned that insurance adjusters VIII
be ready TO go over the damages on
Monday or Tuesday next. Meanwhile
no active steps will be taken toward re-
nairs. A conference was had with
Mayor Lendall Titcomb and members
of Augusta city government ana IL was
agreed that the present arrangement
of housing the prisoners at the city
police station shall continue till the first
of next week. After that it is uncer-
tain what will be done with them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
Mrs. Paul Liberty.

Mrs. Georgia Parent Liberty, wife
of Paul Liberty, died at $50 O'clock,
Friday afternoon, at No. Mills street
She was % years of age, and the hus-
band and two sons survive her. Mr.
Liberty has been in Alaska, but was
sent for two weeks ago, and is expected
home. The funeral arrangements will
be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

George E. Gay recently had four or
ders for his patent screwdrivers which
indicate how widespread is the demand
for a good tool. One order was from
Glasgow, Scotland the next from
Buenos Ayres, Argentina, and the other
two from Stockholm, Sweden, and Bris-
hane, Australia. A great many of their
orders for export come from New York
firms with directions as to special pack
ing, etc, but not specifying final desti-
nation. OF course there is no let up in
their orders for domestic trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Friday morning was another cold
one, with the mercury at 13 degrees
below zero 1t was the third morning
for the week when the mercury had
been below zero, Wednesday morning
being s below, and Thursday 5 below.
With such weather as this almost on
the last week of February it would
seem that the cheerful indications
promised by the weather of Candlemas
day must have been out of joint.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

1t may not be generally known, but
the brilliant and popular young at
torney, Benedict F. Maher, who will
play the leading part in THE Ocean
Waif,' as the pirate chief, has recently
refused several tempting offers from
Charles Froham to appear, next sea-
son, in the title role of Lord and
Lady Algy,'' succeeding William Faver-
sham, who has been playing it with
great success
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
SIMPLE R-MEDY FOR cATARRRH.
Just Breathe Hyomei Four Times a
Day and be Cured.

If a few years ago some one had said
you can cure catarrh by breathing air
charged with a healing balsam, the
idea would have been ridiculed and it
remained for r. T. Booth, that eminent
this method of cure.
Hyomei has performed the most mir
aeulouS cures of catarrh and is TODAY
recognized by leading members of the
medical profession as the only adyer-
tised remedy that can be relied upon
to do just what it claims.
The complete outfit of Hyomei costs
but $1.00 and consists of an inhaler a
medicine dropper and a bottle of Hv
o.:
p Bfeafhe Hyonei through the inhaler
TOR q few minutes four times a day
ana tf will cure the worst case of ca
Arrh 1T Eoothes and heals the mu-
rous membrane of the air passages,
prevents Irritation, and effects COM
hlete and lasting cure.
The treasurer of the American Life
Insurance Company, j. S. Nugent, of
completely cured my daughter of ca
tarrh from which she has been a suf-
ferer for years.
In Augusta there are scores of well
known people who say they have been
cured of catarrh by Hyomei. Ii 1t does
not cure you, Percy w. Means and
Bowditch & Webster will return the
money you paid for Hyomei. This
is the strongest evidence that can be
offered as to their faith in the remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

The Noble Grand of Asylum Lodge,
l. .. o. F., requests that as many
brothers who can will be at the hall
in time to take the 1.30 P. NJ. car, this
afternoon, for Hallowell to attend the
funeral of their late brother, S. H.
Runnells
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
Washington $500, Florida, $3.50.

Royal Blue Line personally conducted
tours to Washington, Philadelphia and
New York, March 9Th and 20th, April
Srd and 18th. $500 covers all expenses
for trip of week, longer stopover privi-
lege if desired.
Florida March 9th, $3.50 covers all
expenses going, including stop in
Washington.
For itineraries, guide to Washington
and full details, address Jos. p. Tag
CART, N. E. P. A., 211 Washington st.
Boston, Mass.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

The meeting of the w. c. r. L. at
its rooms, Sunday at 2.3O p NJ, will
be conducted by Adam Lamont, a mem
Der of the Togus Temperance Union at
the National Home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Joseph Farren from Brockton, Mass.
is taking charge of the making room at
the shoe factory of c. A. Eaton & Co.,
during the sickness of the regular fore
man. Noah S. Rice. Mr.. Rice is at his
home in Auburn, sick with typhoid
fever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

The engagement of the Colby Glce
cub in this city for February 25. has
been cancelled. 1t is possible a later
Gate will be arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
Daily kennebec Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Prof. II. L. Strickland is confined
to the house by the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

All carpenters are requested to at
tehd meeting of the Union, next Mon
day evening, on special business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Only today, can you stock up with
your choice of the best 80 cent perfum-
cry in Willis r. Partridges drug store,
opposite the post office at one-half
price This does not include Lazelle's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
A Card.

We hereby agree to refund the
money to any purchaser of Hyomei,
Natures cure for catarrh, if it does not
give perfect satisfaction.
PERCY w. MEANS,
BOWDITCH & WEBSTER.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

MISS Ethel Murray returned. Fri
aay, from two days visit in Lewis
ton and Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Bowditch & Webster anticipate real
March wea ther now, the kind that is so
unkind to ones skin. They put forth
at only l0c. per package. the Elite
Cold Cream and Camphor Ice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Augusta Camp, No. 7400, M. w. of A.
initiated two candidates at the meet
ing, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

germ killer. when not used for the
usual family purposes. only 69c., an
awfullY low price, see it. Bon Ami
that fine cleaner, only &c. and Cuti-
clene for the hands and face, only 10c.
A handy size agate sauce pan, 8 quart,
covered. only 19c. All these furnish
food for thought to the economical
hOusekeeper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

U. w. Wadleigh's, 25 good Valencia
ortges, only cost 25 cents, also Is good
nails, 70 cents, 10 pounds salt pork, 81,
Hsard's shoulders, smoked, 10 cents
pepound. These are but a taste of
loprices such as he quotes in his new
adoday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
SPECIAL SALE LOCALS.

J. ]. Maher the North End clothing
man gives you this one last chance
and lowest cut of all, to clear up the
odds and ends in his stock
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

~ white laundered shirts for soc.
ea. Also one lot boys fleece lined
sfts and drawers, to close. lie. each.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

See the display of 1annelette night
robes at E. c. Leighton's and remem-
ber the price for a choice of these
pretty garments is below cost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Log Cabin cookies only Y price. The
neat. popular Bridge lunch room of F.
NJ. Hayes & Son should also be remem-
bered with the full course dinner for
25c. and real cream and coffee, a
speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

On Saturday and Monday only H.
Noel Sleeves. Hallowell, offers
phenomenal bargain in Homespun
Yarn. For this bargain he will sell
the genuine Lady of the Shows"
brand in black and steel, mix colors at
only cents per skein. This is a very
coarse yarn, all wool and especially
made for mems heavy socks and nit
tens Better buy years supply when
you have this opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

H. G. Barker has taking window
novelty with "Old Glory ever wav-
ing. They say, another lot of those
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Locke, Hewett Co. have two candy
delicacies, don't fail to try. Last
Saturday. Creole" did not go around,
try it today. Guess the supply will be
equal to the demand the low price OF
lie. per lb. today. A new thing,
Nut rough three havors, chocolate
vanilla and strawberry. only lie. per
III. These and fresh plain peppermints
at only 13c. should be great sellers.
Good size nice oranges 20 for 25c. Green
stuff, poultry, etc, such as this store
is noted for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

ckley & Goodrich cut terribly the
p of wool waists today. $500 and
$waists. now only Csc. Another
ain is ladies' frilled hose support
chat were 25c., today " price. You
1ind the same ungloved hand has
che prices in the suit and garment
drtment
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

e.. Davis & Co. will soon pack
aW those nice looking fur coats and
va chance for making big interest
onne for future use will be past.
Tx it over. Pay tomorrow the
mey, or lose your bank interest sew
ertimes over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

F. l.. Webber is not slow in offering
the public great bargains for today
Those fancy Q76 count navel oranges
at the lowest price for this year. This
is a very significant offer and il better
be looked into. A few fancy va
lencias. while they last. % for 25c. A
new invoice of those extra large fancy
prunes, 3 lbs. for 25c. Also lbs pop
corn, guaranteed to pop, 25c. A tomato
relish in stone jugs, 25c. each. fine
article. Bermuda onions at &C. per ID.
a pure olive oil in full pint bottles,
never sold for less than 50c, for 39c.
Parched rye. toasted flakes. maize
flakes. 15c. goods, for 10c. Also Presto
10c per package. As usual, Malaga
grapes, lettuce, radishes, celery,
spinach and plenty of poultry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Some of the Jail prisoners at the
police station We're given their morn
ing exercise. yesterday. along the
corridors Of the City building, by help
ing to clean up after the event of
Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Yes, we have everything in the line of
Staple and Fancy Groceries that YOU can
ask for. Quality is the mainstay Of our
business. We never let that deteriorate
Prices may vary with the markets fluc-
tuauons, but we make the best deals pos
siple and give our customers the benefit
OF all advantages obtained Look over
our hist of Teas and Coffees and see if we
cannot suit your taste and pocketbook.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

Fancy soft bosom and starched
bosom shirts displayed at the Boston
clothing store 81 and $1.25 value, now
only 70 cents. Also boys Nool suits
$1.9S. Norfolks and three-piece suits, all
sizes. Great bargain values.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21
Special Advertisements.
WANTED.

POWER WOOD SAVING MACHINE.
run by Union man. Augusta and Halo
Vel orders for wood saving solicited.
byer Y Hayes, Hospital St, r. f. ID. 2.
feb21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

lift & Turner have an extra large
le ware teakettle, real typhoid
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

srhurne & Daley will make prices
oFercoats that will convince you the
bbone of this winter is broken, but
rtnsber another is coming and it will
Il seem nice to put on a new coat
II cost you so little. Mems SC.
hierchiefs. today, 2 for sc. No mis-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

w Allen & Co. will today and
May, sell good galvanized cham
bail for 35c. Odd decorated plates,
~ different colors, all sizes, from
5to $1.20 per dozen, about 4 usual
p. Have you seen the beautiful
alarge souvenir plate of the State
Ee?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

lsom's Candy Parlor has an over
t of golden kisses for today, only
lper 10. A fresh arrival of cocoa
icakes, SC. per dozen. The great
E to remember is that Bells, the
sine old-fashioned chocolate drops,
be sold here today, for only 17c.
i fb. Don't forget these are
Is" @
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

NPulos' corner candy store a huge
ca of that almond chewing candy is
SCI Today, fine new line of fresh
me, vanilla chocolate dorps, sell for
onl5 cents per pound. Vanilla fudge.
10 nts and the real peanut taffy, only
s ats per pound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

course of you use a nice tooth
pier you want no other, SO p. w.
ms the druggist, offers the 25c.
'beS also a genuine 25c value in a
tn brush, both for the price of one,
Il is tooth brush and powder f5Oc.
ve) for only 25c., today and Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

NNNfrkSz HIGHLAND LODGE, NO. 25.
ASATTg2s A. o. u. w. Meets every Tues
NSYysx1g day evening at 7.30 O'Clock, In
lE. A. O. u w. Hall.
IG3%Htli& II II. LEIGHTON, M. w.
AxILkNAS LEWIS SELLING, r1nancier.
H3SN< Il, v. MAXWELL. Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

rrill Bros. have remarkable dis
j of fancy navel oranges. Today.
1ncy navel Q76 COUNT for only 25
6. An extra lot of Tollman's sweets
y seen, fancy cabbage ana green
( of all kinds as we'll as a big lot of
&c cheese, etc. Turkeys and
gems are also in this stock of fine
is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

e Augusta Fruit Co., the center of
FAY fruits and nuts, offers today, 20
gtfnavel oranges for Csc Also 16
gtsbananas for 25c. Great is the
orge, grape fruit, etc, display. Here
aIalso Strawberries that look like
Nor June berries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-02-21

1st people like pure transparent
ghrine soap, that in the long cakes
tfsells for 10 cents a bar. Here it is
aDhn Coughlin's, the genuine article
a1or little amusement, he cuts the
pa in two, today, and sells it for 5
cs per bar. See you are there.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-24
"BEGGARS ON HORSEBACK"

TIE NUGGET has, sngle-handed and alone de- nounced the grating of private citizens and the spoliaton of the people by the men elected by the people of the municipality to look after their inter- ests. Months ago it warned the citizens of Nome that to elect men without any material interest in the city meant of msrule and mismanage- ment for which the with material interests would have to pay. The prediction is being verified. The present irresponsible city council has no con- sideration of the rights of the great ma aory of the people Why? Because the city council, as at pres ent constituted, has absolutely nothing to lose They have property interests, and they represent noth- ing except themselves and their own responsibility The pling up of taxation upon the people is nothing to them. They have nothing themselves to pay. Neither have they the intelligence to understand that they are merely the peoples servants. They were elected for the term of one year, and the people who elected them, 1t seems, not to be considered.
 It may be that the citizens of Nome will in time be taught the lesson that unconsconabe irresponsi- beS not to be entrusted with the management of even the affairs of small town. There is an old saying to the effect that If you put beggar on horseback he will ride to the devil.'
 What do the citizens of Nome those who pay the taxes which support the city and the public schools think of the who constitute the present city council