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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
A Hiqh Tribute.

Hon. Frederick s. Walls of Ninal-
haven, grand commander of the Crane
commandery made an official visit, Fri
day evening. to Trinity Commandcry
* I.
Work was presented in the order oi
Red Cross after which Mr. Walls OK
pressed himself as highly pleased witt
the work, ard took occasion to pay 2
very graceful tribute. He expressed
the qualification which the officers OF
the Grand Commandery felt for the
part the Augusta fraters had taken in
the triennial ccnclave in Boston. last
summer. He stated that the grand
marshal of the parade, General Law
renee. was loud in his praise of the
Maine Communicates and that they
were entitled to the right of the line. =
There was a large attendance, includ
ing number Of Sir knights from Hal
lowell and Gardiner. A banquet was
enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
TEACHERS EXAMINED
For the Suburban Schools TO Teach
During the Coming Term.
Thirteen Bright Young Ladies' Present Them
selves as Applicants.

The Augusta experimenting school
committee. consisting of A. d. Russell,
Rev J. NJ Wyman and S. c. Nancy.
submitted examinations. Saturday
afternoon, to applicants for the posi-
lions Of teachers In the schools OF the
suburban districts.
The examinations were comp chen
sirc, embracing spelling, arithmetic,
grammar. geography, physiology and
civil government.
Thirteen bright young ladies were on
hand. promptly at ! O'Clock. to take the
papers on the various subjects. and
We're soon hard at work finding out The
know.
The following young ladies applied:
Misses Fannie Il. Lapham, Jennie T.
Lord. Ada Stilson. Gertrude whitney
Sadie Sawyer Alice Leighton. Winl-
fred Merrill Mary Redmond. Clara
Bennett, Emma Dana. Florence Black
man. Frederick Perry and Gertrude
Ward. There are others who wished
to take the examinations. who were
unable to do so on account Of Illness.
These will be later given chance BY
the board.
The prospects of good work and good
attcndanccs at the coming term are
excellent, and, from the appearance of
those who applied. il is not to be ques-
toned that the people will have cX-
cellent instruction.
The term in the suburban schools
will begin April 20. The announce
ments of the successful applicants will
be given, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
STATE HOUSE.
Treasurer Sending Warrants
for State Taxes for 1896.
How the Tax Of $685., 94l.40 Will Be
Contributed by Counties.
The Cities Which Pay Largest Taxes Four
New Corporations.

+. NJ. Simpson, the State treasurer, is
sending out warrants for the State
taxes for the year. to be paid by the
several cities. towns and plantations in
Maine.
The total amount assessed according
to the law Is 1871, 9i1 20, each city, town
and plantation paying an amount ac-
cording to the assessment made by the
board of state assessors. This amount
is to be paid in by Jan. l. 1897
The amounts by counties for 1896 and
1898, are shown in the following table
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
Chalnberlain's Cough Remedy the Bes
and Most POpular.

I'VE sell more of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy than of all others COM
binel," writes Messrs. Kerr & Sons
druggists, of Mars, Pa. They also
say: THE sale Of it is something
phenomenal. We have sold two gross
this winter, selling as high as six bot
ties in one morning to as many diff
ferent customers. Ihls remedy has
proved particularly successful ir
croupy affections. Our customers in
variably pronounce it the best they
can find, and we know OF no case where
it has failed to give satisfaction" For
sale at Is and so cents per bottle By
City Drug Store, IItllowell.
mw&ffolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

The meeting of the Womens' Alliance
is postponed from Monday April 6, to
Thursday, April 9. when a paper on
The Kindergarten by Miss Anna
Partridge, the successful kindergarten
teacher, will be given. The meeting
will be at Mrs. Frank r. Patridge's on
State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Miss Carrie f. Chase, who is steno-
grapher for the Tackerbury Publishing
grapher for the Tackarbury Publish
ing co. of Winthrop passed Easter at
her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

You all know the firm of $. s. Brooks
& Co They make statement in
their ad on the first page that rlay
mean money in the pockets of every
one who will use paint this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Charles l.. May, secretary of the NJ.
!. S. ~ A. has received application for
membership to the association from
the Coburn Classical Institute of Wat
erville. The institute states that 1t
makes the application for membership
provided that the coming meeting OF
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Harry l.. Weber, George e. wash
burn and Herbert a. Black, who are
the BoWdoin Medical school.
passed Easter at their respective
homes in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

$. 5. Brooks Il Co. have carloads of
report q smashing business, and say
that the spring outlook is very prom
ising
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Eev. J. S. Williamson and Mrs. VIII
hanson returned from Bangor, Satur-
day, where they have been passing a
short visit at Mrs. Williamson's former
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

The Augusta Grocery Company
Greene street. are. located for a nice
business and are prepared to do just
that kind of business. So the peo-
pie of the locality and the grocery will
both be greatly benefited by the asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

At the meeting Of the Cony High
School Athletic Association which viii
be held, Monday. the subject Of having
a tennis team to represent the school
will be brought up for consideration,
among other matters. There is plenty
Of good material in the school, and a
team will doubtless be organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Miss Florence l.. Leonard returned
from her home in Taunton, Mass, Sat
urday evening, where she had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Principal S. |. Graves returned from
his home in Bowdoinham. Saturday.
" here he has been passing the spring
hnlilaNS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

A. l. Brown of Belfast, was in the
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Eugene Clark of Bangor, was in Au
passing the spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

George A. Robbins of Vassalboro, wa
in the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Mrs Mary l.. Allen returned. Satur
day evening, from a visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Willis PhiIbrook of Knox Station. is
in the city, visiting William Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

=. F. Atherton, student OF the Ban
gor Theological school, formerly OF this
lily, was in town. Saturday and sun
flar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Stanley Cover of Winthrop. passed
Easter with Mr. and Mrs c. c. Hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

\ freaky day was Saturday, with
sunshine and snow flurries. at inter
walls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Miss Alice +. Knowlton returned
from Wakefield. Mass, Saturday even
ing, after a two weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

l.. s. Golf of Sidney. was in the city
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

w. w. Tyler of Mount Vernon, was
in Augusta, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

The new police force have given the
police quarters general spring house
cleaning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. Charles
Johnson of Gardiner, are visiting thel,
mother. Mrs. e NJ. Boynton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Gushing q Getchell have curiosity
in their window in a cat fish, of large
dimensions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS,

l.. S Golf of Sidney was in the city
Saturday
Thomas L. Lombard of Oakland. was
! in Augusta, Saturday.
W. w. Tyler of Mount Vernon, was
| in Augusta, Saturday.
Willis Philbrook of Knox Station, is
in the city, visiting William Wing.
Stanley Cover of Winthrop, passed
Easter with Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Hunt.
\ freaky day was Saturday. with
walls
The new police force have given the
police quarters general spring house
cleaning.
Gushing & Getchell have a curiosity
in their window in a cat fish, of large
dimensions.
y.
saturday, after a few weeks visit at
his home in Belgrade.
There We're many Easter lilies seen
about the stores, Saturday, in pretty
Observance of the season.
Miss Alice v Tobey returned home.
Saturday evening. from weeks
visit to Cambridge, Mass.
Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. Charles
Johnson of Gardiner. are visiting their
mother. Mrs. e. NJ. Boynton.
Miss Alice +. Knowlton returned
from Wakefield. Mass, Saturday even
ing, after a two weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Adelbert Guptill was in the city
Saturday, after a few weeks visit at
his home in Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Miss Alice V. Tobey returned home
Saturday evening. from weeks
visit to Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

There were many Easter lilies seen
about the stores, Saturday, in pretty
Observance of the season.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-31
Life's Everyday Dangers.

Our large cities are becoming clearly
more and more dangerous to live in. If it
Is not the trolley and the cable that slaugh-
ter people remorsolessly, it is u manhole
that bursts or live wire that Stays. 1t is
far cheaper for monopoly to XIII women
and children than 10 put its implements Of
death where their destructive capacity is
under control. The resource Of damage
suits Is beyond thcreach Of the poor Any
how the damage suit is a curious super
stition. If man loves his wife ana child,
what good will few thousand dollars do
himy What good would the entire coinage
of the country do him, for that matter OF
course grown people can take care of them
selves to IA limited extent, but children are
in constant peril. 1t is very odd that the
peril always increases. One might suppose
that the monopolies would try to kill fewer
children every year, but the fact is that
their young victims increase in number
daily. Progress is most curious thing
Twentieth Century.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-31

A rival who does not advertise Is
not a rival.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-31

Don't be persuaded into buying lin
iments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more and its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following, from L. G. Bagley,
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being
received: THE best remedy for pain
| have ever used is Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and | say so after having used
1t in my family for several years" 1t
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and swellings. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., wholesale agents for H. /.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-31
Obeditnt.

First Pet-What does your father do;
Second Everything that my mother
tells him. Pick Me Up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
G. A. R. COLONY IN GEORGIA
Visit 10 a Remarkable Settfmentof Vet
Grams Of The Union Army at Fitzgerald.
HOW THE PROJECT ORIGINATED.
Generosity of the South to the Northwest
I'm Its Need-what the Colonists Are
Doing-LoyaI Citizens of the State
of Their Adoption.


Within a few miles OF the scene Of the
capture Of Jefferson DAVIS at the close
Of the civil war may now be seen one OK
the most remarkable colonies ever organ
lied in this county Again the Union
soldiers are marching through Georgia,
but this time they come with peaceiul
intentions, armed only with the hoe ana
spade and they have come 10 stay. At
ready 1900 wearers OF the blue are on
the ground. and by Jan. I. 1897. FUZZY
10000 OF them will be living within
radius Of ten miles from the town ot
Fitzgerald with the civilians who have
determined 10 take part in the venture,
and the families Of the colonlsts, II IS
estimated that the settlement VIE mum
Der 10000 souls when New Year Is next
celebrated there.
II IS an interesting story-the way TINS
project originated. All will remember the
cry of destiiution which came from Ne
braska and the a6joining region during
the winter OF 1S9i-'95, in consequence OF
the failure OF crops from droughts dur
ing the preceding season. At that time
the corn-bins of the Southern planters
were abundantly filled; and II occurred 10
Mr.. Richard Edmonds, editor OF the Man
ufacturers' Record. Of Baltimore, thas
the South might well show its sympathy
for the Northwest by sending train-ioad
Of provisions and clothing 10 relieve the
suffering. lie communicated with Ex-
Governor Northep. Of Georgia, who TOOK
charge OF the matter and as a result
twenty-seyen cars loaded with Southern
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
wHAr Al OG can ENDURE.
One Went Twenty-Five DAYS Without
Food.

Some very long survivals are on record.
but none, perhaps, more interesting or
remarkable than "A weil-authonuca'ed case
which comes from France, says ruon,
Opinion. Mr.. Gely, a superintendent AT
Dampierre. I'm the department OF the Up
per Saone, has dog named kigolet. when
"A. though past ten years old and almost
toothless, has never abated the activity OK
his warfare against all the animals OF inc
field and especially against foxes.
short time ago as Mr.. Gely, with his dog
was passing the mouta Of fox burrOw
Rieolet made a sudden and furious de-
scent on the burrow. showing plainly that
it was inhabited. Ii had so spacious an
opening that the dog forced himself into
Il quite out of sight Presently the master
heard the tumult OF combat within. inc
dog was barking fiercoly. Then there
came a sound of a caving In. ana the
noise ceased. Either Rigolet had been 81
fenced by the fox or he had been en-
quilted by the collapse OF the gallery In
which the fight was taking place. Mr;
Gely set about digging him out. but found
the ground so stony that he was Obliged
to give II up, and the cd dog was left 10
his fate.
Gely went home, End after mourning
the dog q few days. thought OF him 10
more Twentv-one days went by IL nap
pened that the miller with friend SAID,
There's the place where poor old isisoiIce
feeble whining which seemed 10 come
from underground. lie called and lis
tened. and the whining was repeated loud
er than before There was certainly Il
dog within tho fox burfow. The miller ran
to apprise Gely who this time brought
nicxs and shovels and a sufficient number
of hands &c open the burrow. After hve,
hours Of active digging, the old dog was
unearthed at a considerable depth. ~
soon as he was brought 10 the open AR.
Rigolet fel to the ground. apparently
dead Put his master succeeded I'm re
wing HIN with DOSES of beef tea and
milk, and the old dog was seemingly az
good as ever II became question
whether be had tasted In the burroW TOT
The TWENTY-FIVE days or whether he had
subsisted on the fox. which he certainly
found II was assumed by his master
that he was too nearly toothless TO hay =
been able TO devour n fox, and those VINO
dug htn out declared that there was no
sign that he had had anything 10 eat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
a FIGUT WITH fLLfGAIohS.
The Gators Attacked Watering Team
and SaYaceIY Ionrht Its DrIver.

]. A. Dalton, OF Barton. returned late
" from his tomato-farm, near Nhlte
Haven. and tells a thrilling story OF
battle with alligators. Dalton's partner
j. Il. Lowering. drove a wagon, TO when
two horses were attached. into Lake
Winterset, 10 fiji some barrels with wa
ter. While Lowering was at work the
horses began to scream in mortal agony
anu he realized that they were being at
tackled by aligators. The horses plung-
ed violently, but soon fell down, their
legs having been broken. When the
horses fell, the gators rose, and began
TO tear the bodies Of the animals Low
ering had a Winchester. and began firing
at the gators. hoping TO drive them away.
The shots. however. increased the anger
Of the saurians and they made rush for
the wagon. and overturned IT. Lowering,
holding to the rife fell into the water
near big gator which Immediately
made for the man As the gator came,
Lowering thrust the rife into its mouth
and fred. the bullet infictng mortal
wound In its death agony the saurian
swung its tail and knocked Lowering out
OF the water and onto the beach, twenty
feet away 1t this juncture Dalton ar
rived. and dragged Lowering away. AS
sistance was procured. and the horses
and wagon pulled out. The horses were
dead. having been horribly mangled by
tho gators. It is thought Lowering drove
his team into a den Of gators judging
from the number that was seen.-Florida
Times-Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
CONSIDER The EASTER LILIES
FLOWERS FOR MRS. CLEVELAND.
State Room OF Growing Lilies shipped to
BIenheim to the Duchess OF MARI
borough-A Boudoir Carpeted
with Lilies
Copyright. 1896. for The Times. }

In a certain florists window there are
Easter lilies Not a niggardly assort-
ment of them, but lilies. like white
veil dropped down the window pane.
The veil is caught back at the side
where the lilies stand upon a shelf. They
make a cloud OF Easter whiteness. The
idea is to get as many as possible In that
small window space.
TO HARRISON'S BRIDE.
These lilies are an order. In few
days they go out. They are being kept
to the change from the hot-house. and
TO wait for the time of their delivery. In
a few days they will be loaded into wag-
ons and carried to the home Of u fair
lazy.
The giver of this generous floral gift
Is whispered TO be no other than Ben
jamin Harrison. and the fair lady who
receives them his fiancee. The General,
himself only i'm the prime of life, has
a heart far younger than his beard Tales
OF his romance include much more be-
sides the lilies.
Mrs. Dimmick Is extravagantly fond or
flowers. She has always had "A corterva-
tory TO work in and is never so happy as
In her rose garden. The White House
conservatory to-day bears touches Of her
care and skill In indianapolis. where
she and the General will live, there is a
conservatory fitted up with feminine
working tools, and I'm the wedding gifts
there are silver trowels. gold watering
pots and piles of costly jardinieres, ready
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

more readily accepted by the committee.
The craze for the face OF the little
beauty whose waywardness ana indis-
cretions are causing no end OF trouble 10
the art colony was started by an Ameri-
can girl who placed the face OF Suzanne
upon some birthday cards painted as
"not-bollers" for wealthy American
woman residing In Paris. upon the
Avenue Champs Elysees. A pot-boiler
is n piece OF work done for the money
10 keep the Kettle boiling.
SO well did this piece OF artistic cuIin-
airy work succeed that more cards were
demanded with "the same lovely face
That called the attention OF others 10
Suzanne's beauty. and the little errand
and flower girl was called from her very
humble sphere TO pose at so much per
hour-as the artist could AFFORD TO oner.
To-day there is no one the queen that
Suzanne Is.
The Salon, Suzanne permitting, VIII
open with a greater showing OF pictures
than any previous year The canvases
will be larger and more ambitious ana
the number offered twenty times In adj
vance OF last season.
II is a pity 10 have so much depenu
upon one young girl. say the artists with
q sigh And meanwhile the french conn
mittce are circulating their announce
ments OF the opening day and the great
number Of pictures to he shown.
AN AMERICAN ART STUDENT IN
PARIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

products rolled out Of Atlanta one after
noon in the latter part Of January, bound
for the afflicted district. The Governor
soon began receiving letters OF gratitude
from those who had been felieNen.
Among these there were some from old
soldiers who had taken mp farms IN the
West. expressing "a wish 10 come SCUM
and make home there. Governor NOR
then answered that they would receive a
hearty welcome. and that he would all
them in every way possible. This starter
the idea.
p. H. Fitzgerald. Of indianapolis, IND
~ q Welch. of Mcpherson. Kan: Peter
Dinger. of Gilman. ILL.,, II. G. Miller OF
stanton. Neb.: and J. NJ. Deniston, OF
Lanai. Ind. were delegated by Grand
Army posts in their respective states 10
visit Georgia and investigate. These gen
tlemen made such a favorable report thlt
a corporation was organized under the
title of the Soldier Colony Company 10
buy land and make the necessary arrange
ments. The plan decided on was that OF
a stock company. each colonlst PAYNE
ten dollars per share. In return he was
TO be allowed five acres OF farming lahn
for each share. or lot In the colony
town. So eager was the desire 10 become
members that $4,000 worth Of the STOCK
had been paid for three months before
the first settler reached Georgia.
In August last the movement OF the
veterans to the Southland began As
nearly all the Western ana Northwestern
states are represented dozen or more
families started about the same time
from their old homes TO the new. Tie
h,g farm-waeons covered over with tenn
porarv roofs of canvas, In the ''prairie
ecbooner" style, formed a slow but COM
Portable means Of travel. As the colony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
Osnlnn Dlgnn.

Osman Digna was celebrated, away
hack I'm 1884. as the man who had been
killed by the English seventeen or eigh-
teen times, and who still continued daly
to advance on Suakim" with undated
energy and loud cries. There were TO
climbing agencies I'm those remote days,
else he could have made the finest col
lection OF obituaries OF himself that any
bodv ever possessed. IL is probably 10.
Tho purpose of taking advantage OF TINS
latest method Of satisfyirg the thirst for
fame that the old fellow has again barred
his brown bosom TO the British bullet'
whose fatal precision he has so OFTEN IL
lustrated, and is once more advancing on
the town whose graveyard has always
been his fayorite spot In which 10 deposit
his own mortal remains. with Italians
as well as his old foes 10 shoot az nm. ne
ought TO excite even more obituaries tnah
ne did before. Osman Dgna began ms
life i'm Suaklm, and has always died there.
His friends say he Is a man or settled
habits. and expected him to date all MS
future last words from that place. Re
fore developing his specially ne maae
Nancy I'm the slave trade. Then MOhamed
Ahmi. the Mahdi, chose him for military
commander. and It is the opinion IN botn
Great Britain and the Soudan that he
made a rather able one. lie mas shatsy
eyebrows. three black wives, ana Two
ewes OF the same color. There Is sus-
nicion that he is n European Of the kicD-
ard Burton type. only more so'-Ne"
York Times.