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The morning times., 1896-11-18
C. & N. P. PROPERTIES.
Road Bid in by Reorganization Com.
mittee for S8,OOO,OOO.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE Chicago and
Northern Pacific Railroad properties were
sold ut NOON toda y for $4,000 900, the pur-
chaser being the reorganization committee
of the bondholders. composed OF j. Edward
Simmons. Henry bulge, Robert c. Martin
Simon Sterne. William Mortems, A. s
iicdelhach and William Allen Butler, jr
The sale was made from the east steps of
the county building by Henry W Bshop
master in chancery OF the United States
circuit court. The proceedings Were in
pursuance of a decree made by Judge
jenkins, under the foreclosure suit of
the farmers Loan and Trust Company
of New York.
The suit was filed two years ago The
company had issued bonds to the amount of
S2S,O0O, 900. of which the reorganization
committee holds all but $194,OOO. At
tending the sale were MeSsrs. Sterne
Budge, Martin, and Butler of the reor-
ganiZat ion committee: William BURY
and John p. Wilson, attorneys, represent
ing the trust company, and John j. Her
rick. attorney for the receiver, and A
Lawrence Hopkins.
Mr.. Butler made the only bid, and in on !,
minute the road was sold to him, acting
for the committee.
Notice was served by a deputy sheriff
that he held four executions against the
road. on account Of land purchases of the
Harlan and Batavia branch, absorbed by
the road, amounting to 5000. The proper
ties sold consist of the Grand Central
depot, at Harrison and Fifth avenue; 4
branch route to Harvey and one to Cicero
None OF the property Is outside of Cook
county. and was originally acquired for
local terminal facilities by the Northern
Pacific Railroad.
The Wisconsin Central has lease on
the Cicero or main branch. and the Bal
timore and Ohio on a portion of the
Harvey branch. The leases are binding
on the purchasers.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
ASSESSOR TRIMBLE's PLAN.
What He Hopes for in Proposed
Revision of Tax Laws.

In 4 conversation with Times reporter
last evenin. Assessor Trimble commented
at some length upon the proposed revision
of the license laws Of the District and said
thatthe suggested changes seemed to have
been misunderstood
His idea is. he said, to get Il Just and
equitable law SO framed that it viii be
readily enforced, with the purpose in view
of doing away with all inequalities
The suggestion that the personal property
tax be abolished he regards as a proper
one for various reasons, hitherto made pub
lie, and one which will in nowise be
detrimental to any class. Commenting
upon This feature Of the subject, Mr.. Trimblc
said:
My attention has bcen called to an
article in the Saturday evening edition Of
The Times under the caption Don't Pun
ish the Poor to Excuse the Richr 1t
criticises Recommendations in my annual
reportand the motive inspiring them, which
does injustice not only TO the report itself
but to the subject of taxation.
Il am sure The Times has no desire to
be unfair, especially where the interests
of the public are concerned. If taxation
is necessary to the existence of govern
mcnt 1t follow s that that system is the most
equitable which equaliZcs its burdens.
The assumption that il is sought by me
TO relieve the rich at the expense of tn,
poor is erroneous. On the contrary, have
uniformly sought to reduce taxat on, where
the burden is excessive, and impose | t upon
those who are now exempt. The fact that
ones neighbor escapes paying taxes for
10 earthly reason does OF contribute to
the cheerfulncss of a tax payer
The proposition to tax the poor shop
girl on her bicycle is mentioned. The
average cost OF this popular vehicle is not
less than $50, and it is safe to assume
that the majority of bicycle riders do OF
belong to the class referred to, but if il
were so, there is no injustice.
1T is proposed to tax them ST per
annum. A huckster whose entire outfit
does not exceed, in many instances, the
value of $25, now has to pny that amount
license for, the privilege of supporting his
family. Hacks and cabs are taxed, why
notOthers equally liable? The Times states
1t is impossible to discriminate in the en-,
forcement of license law l beg to
differ. On the contrary, 1 believe an
equitable, comprehensive law would be
much more satisfactory to our citizens
than a personal tax based upon constantly
fluctuating and uncertain values.''
The morning times., 1896-11-18
CANNOT USE AIR MOTORS
lexington Lines in a Bad FIX if
Lawyers Speak Truthfuily.
Counsel in the Case Say the Au-
thority Granted by Congress
Has Expired.

The lexington and Soldiers Home Rail
road Company appears 10 be in quite
hopeless condition upon the showing made
by the argument before Judge Cox yes
tcrda over Receiver Schocpfs report and
proposal
The American Security and Trust Com
pany was represented by Mcssrs. Nathaniel
Wilson and Ids b. Bro wn, the " ashingtOn
Loan and Trust Company by Messrs. John
B Larner and WilliamF. Mattingly. These
two companies are trustees for certain
hondholders of The Company wEo are op
posing continuance Of tile reccivership
under the present conditions.
Mr. John Ridout and Mir. William X.
M;rbury, United States District Attorney
of Baltimore, appeared for Mr.. Schocpf
and the present managers Of the railroad
company. Mr.. Schoepf was present.
Mr.. Wilson spoke first and was fol
lowed by Mr.. RiLlout. Mr.. Mattingly then
took his turn and was spea king when The
court adjourned for the day.
Mr.. Wilson showed that the coInpan has
10 longer any authority under the act Of
Congress OF June 10 10 put in compressed
air motors. on December 10 it can no
longer use horse power and must use
some form of rapid transit. He pointed
out that il Is quite impossible for the com
pany 10 equip its line with any form Of
motive power by the date named.
He said the underground electric motor
is sti,! iii the experimental stage. The re-
ceiver, under many decisions, has the
right TO issue receivership certificates for
operating expenses. but not for extension
of its lines nor for experiments in motive
power He cited numerous authorities in
support of the position.
Mr.. Mattiugly covered this and other
legal points in his address.
Mr.. Ridout replied for the present
operators OF the road that they have the
means 10 continue business and bring the
company cut OF its difficulties. They will
accomplish good results both for the stock
holders aud others interested and for the
bondholders, who are making war ON them.
He answered the legal points Of the op-
posing attorneys and cited authorities il
support Of mis- position. The hearing will
hr continued today.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
COLLEGE PROFESSORS MEET
Educational Matters Will Be Freely
Discussed at Chicago.

81 Chicago, Nov. 17.-Presiden;s of twenty
seven Methodist colleges and universities
assembled at Northwestern University to-
day to discuss, i'm annual convention, educa-
tional matters.
Among ,hGse present Were Dr. French of
Syracuse University: W. F. Warner, Boston
University; w. II. Crawford. Allegheny
College: L. Il. Fiske, Albion College; Henry
Wade Rogers, Northwestern University; Act
ingP PresidentW.G G. Williams. Ohio Wesleyan
University; W. F. King, Cornell College;
Chancellor j. R. Day, Syracuse University;
]. f. Goucher, WOman's College, Baltim ore;
Chancellor Beler, American University,
Washington.
In addition, and with those gentlemen
forming the college senate of the Methods
church, which fixes the standard Of re-
Quirements for graduation from Methodist
institutions, are present: Rev. c. II. Payne,
New York, secretary of the board of cdrca-
iion Of the Methodist Church; Prof Browne
The morning times., 1896-11-18

II
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. ON Dyspepsiai Tablets, because
they digest the food before it has time to
sour, ferment and poison the blood.
Ed loss of appetite take Stuart's
ON Dyspepsia Tablets, because
food promptly digested creates natural
desire for MORE. 80.
FOR loss loss of f flesh, use stuart's Dys-
is, by digesting fiesh-forming food, and as.
ssting the weak stomach in disposing of it.
E0D gas ini stomach and bowels.
ON causing distress, belching and
headaches, use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets;
always indicated i'll such cases.
E00 palpitation of the heart use
= ON Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. be-
cause this symptom in nine out of ten
cases is caused from disordered stomach.
E0o impure blood use Stuart's Dys-
] ON pepsia Tablets; pure blood can
only result from wholesome food thoroughly
digested.
E0o every form of weak digestion
= ON and stomach trouble. except
cancer of the stomach, Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets is the safest, most natural, most
successful cure No patent medicine, but
composed of digestive acids, pepsin, bis
muth, Golden Seal and similar valuable
stomach remedies.
For sale by druggists at SOC. for full size
package. or by mail from Stuart Co., Mar
shall, Mich.
Kindly ask Your druggist first
The morning times., 1896-11-18

of Boston University; Bishop H. W. Warren,
Denver. and Prof. Crognan, Clark Uni
versity. Atlanta, Ga. This senate will Cen
yenc on Thursday.
The first session was held at IL O'Clock
this morning, President Rogers acting as
temporary chairman. He made a brief
address OF welcome. A paper was read
by President Plantz Of Law wrencc University
on THE grouping Of the cducat onal inter
ests Of Methodism about u few larger uni
versities as centcrs." General discussion
followed.
This afternoon Chancellor William +
Nc Dowell Of Denver University read a paper
on 'Teaching Religion in College," which
was also followed by discussion.
At g o'clock this evening n paper IN
college morals and college discipline" was
presented by Rev DR.. c. II. Payne. Three
sessions will lie held tomorrow.
Overlook Inn and Races.
A pleasant drive by the way of Overlook
Inn 10 Benning races. Open all the year
The morning times., 1896-11-18
A SERMON IN ITSELF.

Rev. v. WASHINGTON, pastor Of Lanes
onnpen onr,s corner Fourteenth ana U streels
catarrh OF the nose, throat, and lungs for
eight years. 1 was enaciated, had night
sweats, and eXpectorated great deal. ]
was fast going into decline, and my con-
grccation despaired of my getting well
ny voice f:;iled me So that IL was necessary
To have substitute at times fill my pull
PIT. About three months ago pIaCeu III "
self under the care of Dr. Walker, with
the result that today l am practically n
new man. able To attend my church and
parish duties as well as ever. i advise all
sufferers To call ON Dr. Walker"
1ne highest zee charged ny Dr. Walker
whether you haze one or more diseases,
is S5 a monuh. This includes all medicines.
DAILY OFFICE HOuRS-lO to 5; Sun
da IS, 10 10 12:Monday, Wednesday,, Thurs
day and Saturday evenings, q to S
CONSULTATION FREE.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
His Foot Was Badly Crushed.

Thomas Hicks, stonemason, residing
at No. 951 Massachusetts avenue north.
west, had his foot terribly crushed yestcr-
day afternoon while working on the sea
wall about the Potomac flats. A large
block OF stone which was being placed in
position toppled over and fell squarely
upon Hicks foot. He was removed to the
barbor masters office and the police am.
bulance telepboned for.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
WAS \ WESTERN HORSE.
David Saxton's Branded Beast
Wrecked Wagon and Driver.

There was quite an exciting runaway ac-
cident yesterday afternoon on Pennsylvania
avenue near Twenty-fourth street. David
Saxton endeayored to drive an animal
which, judging from the grotesque manner
in which Its hip and shoulder were Scared
with brands. was just out from the wild
and whiskered West, when, after the man.
ner of that variety of equine the beast
began to "buck"
saxton was thrown from his seat ON the
sulkey and had his left leg injured The
animal was captured by some pedestrians
after wrecking vehicle and harness.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
Conveyed by a Deed

BY n deed filed yesterday E. c. Gibson
conveyed to Perry A. Gibson, of Erie, Pa,
lots / and in Browns subdivision of
Mount Pleasant. The property is at Four
teentli street and Sheridan avenue. and the
iu.nrovement consists OF n three story flat
and store. The price named is $25 900.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
Down an Elevator shaft

Daniel byron, n colored man, fell ten
feet down an elevator shaft In Sbea's
grocery store, on Pennsylvania avenue, near
Seventh street, yesterday afternoon, and
sustained broken limb. He was taken TO
Emergency Hospital
The morning times., 1896-11-18
wANTED-ROARD.

ANTED-ioung lady, taking even
ing lessons, desires board i'll family
or clearinghouse: in return Would per-
form household duties. sewing etc or
nurse invalid. DOROTHY, this office.
mol SGT
The morning times., 1896-11-18
srRAYED OR STOLEN.

STOLEN-Sunday last. a large red and
white st. Bernard gyp, named Wick:
$50 reward for return OF property and
conviction of thief. CHAS. E. BARBER,
Room 6, sos and 60T Tth st. NV. mol 2-tf
The morning times., 1896-11-18
REMOVAL.

REMOvAL-The Washington Room
National Hank Building To 624 5th st. NV
We kc no charge for listing or advertis-
ing rooms. a. REMY, Manager.
moi t-3t,em
SIG Ell ROUSH. dentist, removed 70
1U1 12th ST. NV. no1T-Tt
The morning times., 1896-11-18

wANTED-FURNIsHED HOUSES
W ANTED-Furnishe houses. We have
many applications for furnished houses
IN all locations at the city. THE IlMES
REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
The morning times., 1896-11-18
DAN WILLIAMS DEFICIT
Auditor Petty Reports on the
Police Court Steal.
AMOUNT is OVER $1,000

Investigation Shows That the Pilfer.
ing began the First Year of His
Service-SmaIl Amounts at First.
But He Grew BOider-Qus sstiOn
of Responsibility Discussed.
The morning times., 1896-11-18

The discovery Of the defalca'i ms of
Dan Williams, late collector OF fines in
the police court, his flight and subsequent
arrest in st. Louis, which occurred little
more than three months ago, had fresh
interest added yesterday by report
submitted by Auditor Petty OF his :nvcsti-
CATION of the shortage, and n statement
of the amount which Williams appro-
priated, aggregaling 81 l ,5o7 81.
The examination of Williams accounts
was made by William Woodyille, an cN-
pert in the auditors office, ami IN intro
ducing his report Mr.. Petty says TIE re-
suit is submitted with the assurance that
the investigation has been so thorough
and painstaking as to leave no room for
doubt as to its accuracy.
Tire details of the pccula.ions are given
with eXactness, and are as follows:
From December 20, 1890, when VII
liams entered on duty as receiver, To July
9. 1892, the returns agree exactly v it'll
the docket. Upon the latter date lie first
discrepancy occurs, being in the case Of
Francis PoindeXter, No. Ill $50 in which
fine of 81 is entered upon the docket
but not charged In the return. Ten Gays
thereafter another shortage of So appears,
and nearly a month elapscs befor.: a .rird
deficit of s. s noted
The morning times., 1896-11-18
SMALL AT FIRST.

These shortages of small accounts, gen
orally less than 81. continue 10 occur at
irregular intervals until June 30, 1888,
one year from their commencement, when
they aggregate Sl5o.69 In the follow
ing year, which ended June 30. 1884 hey
increase in size and frequency, The fetal
amount unaccounted for during this period
being s. ,l63.S7.
"A detailed statement has aeHn .re-
pared, showing the docket number, ane
and amount Ill each case whore a short
age, in whole or in part, appears, but for
the purposes OF this report the following
summary VIII suffice:
July ., 1892, 10 June 30, 1893. de
ficit, Sl5o.69; July /, 1898. to June 30,
1894, deficit, S2,163.S7: July l. 1891,
TO June 80, 1895, deficit. 81 SOS SO: July
l 1895, toJune 50, 1896, deficit, S5,313. 10.
July ], 1896, to August %. 1896, de-
fLclt, s.. .211. Al. Total deficit. Sll .501 So.
The question of respon Sibiiity has been
raised, but | do not consider its discussion
within the purview of ;his report further
than 10 suggest that, primarily, the law
should bear the burden because of its fail
ure To provide for the auditing OF the
accounts of the police court.
The morning times., 1896-11-18

DlNING.ROOM.
|
wANTED-A caterer would like din
ing-Ioom and kitchen, with boarders
in house. Address JORDAN, 621 N. Y.
ave. NV. 1t
The morning times., 1896-11-18
DR.. czARRA'S.

Specialist in chronic and private diseases.
Piles. Structure Hydrocele Cont, Catarrh.
Dyspepsia. Blood Poison cured, Vitality re-
stored Consultation free and confidential to
10th sexes. Daily, 9to Il. s Stos. Closed Sunday,
The morning times., 1896-11-18
ROOMS AND RoARn
FOR RENT-SEORES.

FOR RENT Conn. ave, Nos. HOS
10 III :, stores basement with bakers
oven, and one with French range six
very bright rooms on I'd floor, suitable for
offices, or any kind OF nice business; house
being repaired now reasonable rent To good
tenants. Address on premises. nof7-3r
The morning times., 1896-11-18
WANTED-RCOAIS.

WANTED-RC OMS.
wANTED-One large. unfur room
Tor h"ht housekeeping. by lady: rent
about 50 per month. l.. L. L. this office
1t
"ANTED-By man and wife unfur-
iI.siIr,t IUplIi. with u,LtT,i IA IIs.tt,. tam
ly of adults. near G. p o Address G. H.
S22 5th st. ne. uolS-3t
WANTED or g TtOI,i>. stt QUO IIt,,,r.
southern exposure, on X or Mass. ave
let 9Th and l2th SIS NV Address Z. NJ
this office. Item
wANTED-By gentleman, wife. and
TWO clllIdren, eldest ) years, 3 or 4
ground-floor rooms, completely fur. for
housekeeping, description witb price. (.
NJ. B., this Office noli -3tem
WANTED BY young man and wife, 1
PLAINLY furnished Room; wife To help
IN tue house, or do piaIn sewing. Address
HELP, this office. poI7-3t
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
Demand for Anidrosis.

The past week orders have been re-
ceiyed by DIR. Conant for outfits and
rights of practice from ST. John, n. b.,
Fresno, Cal, Sanger, Cal, Biddeford,
Me, Leeds, Me-, Newark, n. J., Liberty,
Pa, Lewiston, Mont, which must 60
by stage over hundred miles, Franklin,
Pa, Haverhill, Mass. How do they
hear of it is the question many ask ?
Could the people in distress about
Skowhegan realize the glad tidings from
those who have been restored to their
friends in need, all would realize the
true efficiency of AnidrosiS baths, aud
how the people learn about IT,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
The kindergarten.

As the members of the kindergarten
some in town who do not quite under
stand its method of work, they would
like to make a brief explanation.
The object of the Association Is to in
troduce the kindergarten method into
public use so that it may after a while
become part of the public school
system.
The only method of doing this that
has been found practicable, is the co
operative plan which has been success
fully tried in many towns and cities.
The plan is this An Association is
formed which pledges itself to start and
maintain a school, the necessary funds
being raised by life membership, sub
scriptons, yearly dues or Otherwise.
Every child in the town of suitable
age, whose parents are willing to have
the child attend the kindergarten, is
made welcome. If the parents are able,
the full tuition of fifty cents per week IS
charged; those who cannot pay this give
what they are able, or the children are
admitted free.
In this way the community becomes
quite generally acquainted with the
kindergarten idea; aud in time Is ready
to adopt it rs the first grade in the
regular school course
With this object in view our Associa-
citation was organized last spring. and
two successful terms of school have been
held.
This spring if we receive sufficient
encouragement and financial aid we hope
to have two schools, one on each side of
the river.
Any one who desires further informa-
ton can receive it by inquring of the
officers of the Association.
Mrs. l.. w. WESTON, Pres.
Mrs. F. o. SAWYER, " Pres.
Mrs. f. w. ALLEN, Sec. and Treas
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
IMPORTANT !

All persons indebted to the
late firm OF Bartlett & Cairns
are hereby notified that the
books of the said finn are
placed in my hands for collec-
ton. | shall be found at my
place OF business, The Flctch-
er Store, together with the
notes and accounts OF said
firm. From the fact that we
could not make collections
fast enough to meet our ma
turing bills the firm of Bart
lett & Cairns were forced to
assign. | have undertaken to
pay the full Indebtedness of
the firm and therefore it be-
comes necessary that the ac-
counts due Bartlett & Cairns
be collected at once.
d. II. BARTLETT.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
Madam Florence

Teacher of occult science, Psyehomet-
rist and Astrologist has arrived in SHOW
hogan, is located at Hotel IIeselton, rooms
33 and "a where she gives general des-
cription of your life, past present and
future as revealed by the stars in their
courses. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
charges. Terms 30 cts and $1.00.
A large assortment of hair brushes
and combs at SIMPSONS
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
DIED

Rpley-Mar. II, Lee, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Stephen Knight, aged II years.
Ripley Is, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs Fred SkiIlings, aged 10 mo.
New Portland-Mat. II, Earl Leroy infant
son OF VIM, =. and Alice Ann Wyman, aged
mo. days.
New Pcrtland-Mar. 3 Charles Clifford, aged
l6 years 10 months.
Pittshed, March Mrs. Mary A. Davis, aged
81 years months, 4 days
Cornyi1e, March Ill. Eta Parkman, aged
30 years, month, Il days.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
ScrOfuIa

Makes life misery to thousands of
people. 1t manifests itself in many
different ways, like goitre, swellings,
running sores, boils, salt rheum and
pimples and other cruptions. Scarce
ly man is wholly free from it, in
some form. 1t clings tenaciously until
the last vcstige of scrofulous poison is
eradicatcd by Hoods SarSaparilla, the
One True Blood Purifier.
Thousands of voluntary testimonials
tell of suffering from scrofula, often
inherited and most tenacious, positive
ly, perfectly andpermancntly cured by
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
Job Printing.

the Job Printing Establishment connected
in the SOMERSET RERoarER is prepared to
40 All classes of WORK, the richest well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
need workmen are employed and large
stock of paper, envelopes, advertising, we'd
Sing and business cards in great variety
orders of dances, bills OF fare, programs ETC.,
etc'. printed in great variety of styles ON short
notice. Commercial printing a speciality
orders by mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
BORN.

Skowhegan-AIar. Is, to the wife of S. W.
Philbrick. a son.
Charlstown, March ITO MIR and Mrs G. c.
Richardson a son. Mark Mortonl
Pittsfeld, March l0-ro the wife of DR. r. NJ.
Griffin, daughter. (NIaronD
Skowhegan, March Ito the wife of Elmer
f.. Harris, girl. tFalth Evelyn
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
About Books.

There books in every household than its most
exaggerating member would dare to claim
Now books are only valuable they instantly ayaila-
BILE To know you have book IS not more important than
its whereabouts. And SO wise (about in twenty
the ratio have always bookcase capacity in
cess OF actual need.
With the other nineteen it is not question of courage
takes little ney; OF floor space, for they adapt
size of necessity, for they fill new book
case with their present overflow 1t is simply question
good sense and they reasonably
it in that light if they stop and think.
If not one of the twenty call at our Store
and look the cases over.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
Bragg & Varney
Farm for Sale !

The Deacon Lorenzo Mclntire farm, one
{ the best farms in SO. Norridgewock, cuts
between forty and fifty tons of hay, well wat
cred and good buildings. Inquire OF
March 10, 1876, 7wil'
The Somerset reporter., 1896-03-19
MAR RED.

Canaan, March S-By r Il. Barrett, Esq, Geo.
W. Carter of Pittsted, and Miss Bertha NJ. Da-
Wis of Canaan.
Skowhegan, March bly, Elder Ora VI Chase,
Augustus A. Packard and Mrs. Josie \. Hedge,
both of Skowhegan