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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. Greenlesf Lawrence arrived home
from an extended tour among the Lawrence
Bros. Co.'S lumber camps, on Jewett's train
Friday afternoon. Ralph Lawrence who
has been scaling in the woods the past sea-
son, arrived on the same train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Leslie Nercom5 hiss moved his cab BUSH
ners from Lincola avenue to the stable of
Fred n. Goodrich, on Mechanic STREET,
where it viii be handy to his home. He
can Low attend to orders, day or night,
With prompt dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

| Mrs. +. NJ. Lawrence and Mrs. W. D.
Haley Saturday morning for few DAYS
visit to friends in Portland and vicinity
Mrs. Lawrence will combine business with
pleasure and purchase her spring stock of
dry goods. boots and shoes while in the
Fores. city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Fred Stuart, son of Prof. G. A. Stuart,
ex- principal Of the Gardiner high school,
expect TO leave for Lewiston this week to
join with parties who viii take trip 10
Africa IN a sailing vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

There was some Misunderstanding at the
dance at Library hall, Friday night, in re-
gard As to the prices charged By the cab
men. After Q o'clock the price is and
always has been 95 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

A large majority of our citizens, both in
and out of the Methodist parish, feel that it
will pc a great misfortune to Gardiner if
Mr.. Haddock is not prevailed upon 10 stop
with us another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

About 80 couples ATTENDED the mssquer-
ade a, the White meeting house on the
Brunswick road, Friday evening. A good
time 10 reported. Another dance is being
talked up, to come of the last of this
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

DR.. Charles d. Smith of Portland, a
ember of the State board of heath and
professor of the chair of physiology in the
Bowdoin Medical school, and wife, are the
guests of DR.. AID Mrs. Thayer for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Deputy Sheriff f. B. Common reports the
first colt of the season, dark bay fiily, "a
inches high, to which he has given the name
Easter. Dam Topsy F., sired by /. y. L.,
he BY Nelson 2.0a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Aud now The report comes to US that the
steamer Kennebec, on account of the great
| amount of repairs necessary, will he OBJ
| iiged TO postpone her first trip until week
| from tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. G. NJ. Granger of Boston is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Geo. Farnhsm, Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The meetings of the Mission band at the
steamer house. New Mills, have met with
great success and it has been decided TO
continue them for Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Contractor Bowie has received the con-
trae, to build toe proposed Christian En-
deayor cottsge at Good Will Farm and viii
CONNER ce on the work in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

E. W. Pierce is doing some good Wofx
in in.ile Photography, having made some
nice pictures of some of the rooms 8! the
colleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. Edward Claire died at his home on
Water street. Saturday afternoon. aged 6S
years. The remsins will be taken to Far
field. Tuesday, for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Rev. Mr.. Rinsold preached very int r
esting discourse at the First Baptist church
Sunday morning. Subject, The cement
Of Godliness in Christian Character. II
Peter, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

MRS. WNsLow's SoorHuo SYRUP has heee
MOTHERS for their CHILDRES while TEETH.
ING, with PERFECT SUCCESS 1t SOOIHES
the CHILD: SoFTENS The GUNS, ALLAYS al
remedy far DIARRHEA. Sold by drueeists II
every part Of the World. Be sgre and al fcf
Mrs Wi.slov's Soothing syrsp," and take 20
other kind. Twenty ave cesit bottle.
aei1edhvlyY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
MAINE STATE GRANGE.
Patrons of Husbandry.

EDWARD wIG6IN, Master, Presque isle' T. "
Address Msysvile-
Eli ALLEN. Secretary, Auburn.
W. VI. SrEl son. Lecturer. Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

One of the firm of Decker Bros, carpen-
tiers & builders, of Boston, formerly of North
Edgccomb, Me-, was in town last week
looking over our local lumber markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Miss Alice Clifford of Old Town, who has
been stopping for some time with the fam
lily of l.. Belauger, on the Tlains, lett on
the afternoon train, Sunday, for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Levi Bushey, contrsrter Of this city will
figure on the plans Of the proposed Lithgor
library building at Augusta. AMI submit
proposals for the contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

A party of young men consisting OF FREQ
Pooler, Will N.ad,, Frank Nerie and Fred
Shssey, went to Old Town, Sunday, for s
few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Brown. Jr, re-
TUNED from their wedding trip, Friday
evening They will occupy the Boynton
house on Highland avenue, ia about two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

TIE. Rans,ed las received the appoint
ment a, local sgent for the New York Life
Insurance Co. and will give portion OF
his time of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

President Whitman will deliver a lecture
before the ladies of the Tuesday Club and
their friends at the Murray vestry mex,
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Work is progressing on the new chapeI
on Canard street. The most of the lumber
is on the spot aud the ellis are laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The Young Mems Social Union will hold
it's first regular meeting at their rooms next
Tuesday evening, April ,, promptly at
seven O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

W.D. Spauliing has added iiae OF TO-
bacco and cigars TO his stock IN bus annex
store, opposite Sopers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. f. NJ. Fosters Sunday school class
is preparing an entertainment to be given
some time next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
OAKLAND.

Chas. Marston is confined to the hous c
with a nervous trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The La lies Aid OF the Cong regationsl
Society will meet with Miss Mamie Colby
Church street, "Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Hon. c. a. Marsson of Sioshegan vas
IN the city, S turday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Rev. F. C. Haddock preached an able
sermon at the Methodist church, Sunday
afternoon. Topic, "Emint nee of the
Lord"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

There will be meeting of the High
School Debating Club at the high school
building this, Monday evening. A presi-
dent and secretary are to be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

TIL, March meeting of the Wa'erville
Clinical Society met at the Elmwood Friday
evening. There was very good attendance
and quite large amount of routine business
was transacted, it being the first meeting of
the second year of the society, as an organ,
izstion. The society now has 20 members
and two applications for membership were
received at this meeting. The chief topic
of the even ngs programme was paper by
DR.. Charles d. Smith of Portland, on the
subject, "Sleep and Dreams" This paper
was filled with many point, of interest and
instruction and was the result of great
amount of thought and research by the
author, and was listened to with great in.
terest by every one of the physicians in
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
SOUTH GARDINER.

The Kings Daughter will meet this
| Monday afternoon, instead of Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

is. Spau,ding vas in Norridgevock on
businefs. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The city reports have been received
Copies may be received of City Clerx Shee
han.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

+. B. Wood will shortly occupy the W
s. Thompson house on Union street, the
latter having moved to Augusta, to live
with his father, DR.. w. L. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
Union Pomona Grange.

TIE Mt X. session Of Knox Union Pomona
Grarge will be held with Seven Tree
Graz &c, April IS. at one p. NJ. The open
ing address will be by G. w. Fish; re-
Spouse by Amos Sukeforth, After the
usual literary programme consisting OF mu-
sic, readings. tic the question, Resolved,
That the Town System of Caring for Pau
pers Is Better Than the County System,
will be ii Cussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. NJ. J. Murray of Cumberland ar
rived. Saturday, on visit to her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Files, Washington street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The building on Silver street formerly
occupied by Gorge Barney is being
thoroughly overhsulei and repaired by
Contractor A. G. Bowie and when the al
tera,ions are completed the building will be
occupied by j. A. Vigue The harness
dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The April meeting of the city governmen
this, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Miss NJ. J. Record, who has been visit
ing her sister in Fairfield, returned home
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. f. X. Day and Will Lowell, bott
of Sanford, are the guests of their father
j. A. Lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The remains of the late c. w. Boynton
and daughter, Mrs. Florence Ware. were
sent to Rookport, for interment, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
HALLOWELL,

w. o. Howe was at home from Lewiston
to spend Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
WATERViLLE.

L. NJ. Davis was IN Augusta over Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

1t is said that Archibald Campbell viii
succeed z. A. Leighton, as agen. for the
Light and Water Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Miss Edith Lunt returned from Lewiston,
Saturday, ard will take charge of the school
in the Lawrence district today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Charles Osborn of Melrose, Mass, who
has been visiting his cousin, Miss Lids
Hobbs, returned home Saturday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Meeting of the city government this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Harry Goodspsed of Bosdoin College
Medical school, spent Sunday with his pa
rents in Rsndolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. William II Houston returned Satur-
day from Bath, where he has been at work
on the steamer kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Walter Pope of ya.salboro vas Ia the
CITY, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

| The funeral of the late Frank Carr oc
cured Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

the owner of the Macbeth, sire of Gypsy
NJ, Is ID, and he it was that first gave
Mr. Z. l. Franklin's trotters Likewise 2 %,
IA AMI Imogene, their i'st lessons in races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The members of Warren Division s. of
T., will give a masquerade sociable at their
hall, tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. l.. ii. Bell of Lewiston, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Jacob S. Remission, for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
At the regular meeting of Ticonic Diyi.

At the regular meeting of Ticonic Diyi.
sion, No. Is. Sons of Temperance, held on
Friday evening, the following Offices were
elected for the epsuiug year: A. ". Star
bird, w. p; Wilbur Kimball, w. A. ; By
ron Kimball, A. s.; Ida Ray. A. r. S. ;
Estelle Rinsted, f. s. Lizzie Boyd, treas
urer; Inez Brown, chaplain; II. o. Ray,
conductor; Arvilla Ray, assistant con
ductor; Dexter Goodspeed, l. G Samuel
o born, O. c. The installation will occu:
next FridJy evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Charles Johnson returned from Boston,
Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Rev. F. c. Hsddock will preach at tie
Methodist church, Brunswick, mex. Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
Golden Sheai Grange.

Golden Sheaf Grange of Sherman Mills
is in prosp, rous condition. New members
are bt ing received at each meeting, aud the
iateres, ia the work of the grange is increas-
ing steadily. Regular M etings are now held
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month, in the ever ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Herbert l.. Douglass arrived home from
Bates college, Friday evening, for ter
days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. Baker of Auburn is visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Warren In Farming,
dale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Meeting of the city government this
evening.
Charles Johnson returned from Boston
Friday night.
Miss Gertrude Hartman went TO Lewis
ton, Saturday.
A. VI. Bradley of East Vassalbo,o was in
Gardiner Saturday.
Henry Welsh came home Saturday night
for few days visit.
Mr.. John Milton, the granite contractor,
was in Bath Saturday.
Mr.. J. Holland Larrabee spent Sunday
with friends in Brunssick.
Mr.. r. G. Mitchell OF Bath was in Gar
diner on business Saturday.
Mrs. Albert Robbins returned from a
visit to Boston Saturday evening.
Miss Ida b. Pennington Of Randolph
left for Boston Saturday morning.
Edward Booker Of Waterville, spent
Sunday with his parents in this city.
Mrs. Warren Male m of Augusta was in
Gardner Saturday calling upon friends.
------------------------
Miss A. NJ. Merrill went to Boston, Sat
urday, to get the new styles in millinery.
There will be an Orarge" tea at the
Congre gational vestry, Thursday evening.
Hon s. f. Johnson will berin Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
Daily Efnnebtf 5ournal
CALENDAR ccmlns Eytnrs.


April iszl-Haine ". Z. Conference, skowhegan.
May 2B East Maine ". z. Conference, Houitou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Miss Gertrude Hartman went TO Lewis
ton, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the
Y. NJ. G. A. rooms, this afternoon at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

There will be an Orarge" tea at the
Congre gatonal vestry, Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Apr. iti2-Grand Lodge Maine Good Templars
at Augusta.
July IL A-Annual Session, National Diyi ION
Sons o. Temperance of North America, W .;er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

A. VI. Bradley of East Vassalboro was in
Gardiner Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Henry Welsh came home Saturday night
for few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. Warren Male m of Augusta was in
Gardner Saturday calling upon friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. John Milton, the granite contractor,
was in Bath Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. J. Holland Larrabee spent Sunday
with friends In Brunssick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Miss A. NJ. Merrill went to Boston, Sat.
urday, to get the new styles in millinery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. F. G. Mitchell Of Bath was in Gar
diner on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Edward Booker Of Waterville, spen
Sunday with his parents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Miss Ida b. Pennington Of Randolph
left for Boston Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mrs. Albert Robbins returned from
visit to Boston Saturday evening.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1894-11-16

All taxes como from the earnings OF
tho people, aud each years collections
must come from the annual earnings
of that year. Therefore it is that the
Democratic doctrine OF economical adj
miuislration Of government, both state
and national, aud that no more taxes
should be collected than are needed
for such economical administration
is strictly i'm accord with the best In
terests OF the people.
The last census returns relating 10
cost Of conducting national, state and
municipal governments IN this conncc-
iion are instructive ms showing In
what ratio the peoples money is spent
BY these governments. rhe following
comparison taken from tho St. Louis
Republic will prove Interesting IN this
connection. The Republic says;
sour federal government costs near
Iy five times as much as all the state
governments, including the territories
aud the District Of Columbia, II we
except public school expenditures.
Federal pensions cost twice as much
as All the state governments, II we O.
NIT the public schools. Federal pen
sions cost about 40 much as the public
schools of the country. They cost
twice as much as oil the stnles spend
on roads, sewers, dltches and bridges.
"In 1890 the total expenses OF gov
ernment, state, fedora land municipal,
wcro $915,0000O0. Let each citizen
count up how many days Of hard
work, at his own average remunera-
lion. that calls for. Let any properly
owner figure ont on how much capi-
tai that annual expenditure represents
an average return.
9Taxation is an immense sacrifice OF
earnings. II The people do not get
results equal 10 the sacrifice there Is
criminal Intent somewhere.-Nashville
American.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1894-11-16

Summers last sun. nigh unto setting. shines
Through yon columnar pines,
And, on the deepening shadows Of the lawn.
lts golden lines are drawn.
Dreaming Of long-gons summer days like Ills,
Feeling the winds soft kiss,
Grateful and glad that falling ear and sight
Have still their old delight,
sit alone and watch the warus, sweet day
Lapse tenderly away
And. wlstful, with feeling Of forecast,
ask; ''Is this the lAst2
"Will nevermore for me aha seasons run
Their round, and will the sun
on ardent summers yet 20 come forget
For me 10 rise and set2"
Thou shouldst be here. Cr should be with the,
Wherever thou mAyst be,
Lips mute, hands claspod, IN silences Of apeeol
Each answering unto each.
Al this still hour, which hints % mystery far
Beyond the evening star,
No words 0utWorn suffice from lip or scroll;
The soul would fain with soul
Wait, while these few, swift-psssing days fulfil
The wise, disposing viii,
And, In the evening a. at morning, trust
The All-Meroiful and Just.
The solemn Joy that soul-communion feels
Immortal life reveals;
Aud human love, iis prophecy and sign,
Interprets love divine.
Come, then. In thought. N that alone may be,
0 friend aud bring with thee
Thy calm assurance OF transcendent Spheres.
And the Eternal Years!
= Whitfer.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1894-11-16
ereatLawsuIt.

Henry SchaIzel, poor baker in
Brooklyn, is going to bring suit fOi
about 10000 acres OF land in Tex
as, which belonged to his uncle,
John Peter Schatzel. Many towns
are built on the land, the value of
which is not less than $25, 100000.
The Times-Democrat says:
Mr.. Schatzels uncle, John Peter
Schaizel, played an important part in
the carly history of Texas. lie fought
IA private under Napoleon, was
wounded at AusterIitz, became pay
master, and after tho disastrous Rus
sian campaign Of 1914 sailed from Ant
werp 10 New Orleans. There be went
into business; aud at the end Of elev-
Ell years sold out bis interest for $4O,-
900. Then he joined Sam Houston Ia
the revolt Of Texas against Mexico,
aud was United States consul at Mata-
m0ras until the annexation of the
Lone Star State in 1S45. lie invested
largely in real estate, buying up almost
the entire counties Of Neuces, Camor-
on, Duval aud Corycll. In 1847 he
announced his intention of returning
to France aud drew out $4,000 in
gold from the New Orleans bank. Be-
fore he could start he died suddenly
aud mysteriously. II was suspected
that he had been poisoned. lie had
no relatives, save brother living on
tho Rhine in the town Of Kreutmach,
knowing nothing Of John Peters fate
or Of tho fortune that awaited himself.
Two years passed. Then, according
to Texan law, the unclaimed estate
was placed in the hands of admins
traitors. From time to time they have
sold portions OF the property on quit
claim deeds. Thus a large part Of the
estate has passed into the hands Of
strangers. The town Of Corpus Christi
and many smaller settlements have
been built upon it. But the title Of
the purchasers is invalid as against tho
heirs, for the statute of limitations
docs not debar them il they are abroad
or if no efforts are made to fnd them.
Twenty years ago Henry Schatzel
came to this country aud finally SET
tied in Brooklyn. Hearing accident
ally Of tho fortune left by his uncle, he
won't out to Texas aud employed law
yers to prosecute his claim. AS al
most all the prominent people in the
counties named are interested ho
made no progress. lie says his law
yer was bought of. Now he has
placed the matter in the hands Of law
yer William y. Walsh, Of Nassau street,
this city. Dir. Walsh will soon start
for Corpus Christi. lie is sangninc Of
success.