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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
THE WILL OF JOHN SIMPSON.
ALL OF THE PAwNBRoKER's PROPERTY LEFT
TO his FAMILY.

TO his FAMILY.
The will OF John Simpson was fled yesterday
No statement Of the value OF the estate was made.
He directs his executors To erect on the family
plot in WoOdlawn Cemetery monument the cost
Of which shall not be more than 800. He leaves
TO his wife Cassie a. Simpson. the house IN which
he lived No. 2.OS4 Fifth-ave together with the
household goods and his articles OF Jeweiry. she
is also 10 receive the sum OF 5000 To his son'
John Z. Simpson, is left the house at No. l&
Cover-st the executors take charge Of 1t during
the heirs minority and to apply the income 10 his
benefit The sum OF $ 900 is left TO the testators
sister Mrs Mary A. Walker. of Loweswater. coun.
~ of Cumberland, England. The remainder OF his
property. including the pawnbroking business al
No l15 Bowery. is left In trust TO his wife and
three sons Percy w. Edgar F. and John T.. Simp-
son. The trustees are empowered 10 carry on me
business in which Mr.. Simpson engaged
they consider It wise to do So under the name OF
Estate Of John simpson" any other name
which may seem proper to them. lie recommends
them to employ Thomas Adams. his chief clerk. -
the manager of the business
Mr.. Simpson had been very charitable during Ms
lifetime. and 1t thought by some that MS WIZ
would contain requests to charitable institutions OF
societies. but all Of the property IS LETT TO NJ
family.
The funeral Of Mr.. Simpson took place yester'
day afternoon The services were held at hS
home. No. 2.OS4 Fifth-ave.. and were conducted BY
the Rev Dr. Van DE Water. assisted by the Rev.
DR. wilkinson both OF St Andrews Episcopa
Church. One-hundred and twenty -seventh-st ans
FIfth-ave OF which Mr.. Simpson a memter
Millison Randall. the organiSt OF -. Andrews ane
part OF the boy choir gave the mus, soT s'r q
those pre- sent were J. b. simpson lr.. Arthur s.MR
son OF ST Andrews vestry: f. Swords. { 7.
Tyler j. Reynolds and Mr. Andrews, who was e ess
ness manager for Mr.. simpson The burial 1--WE
Mace In WOOdlaWn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
THE GERMAN CHAyCELLORSHIP.

Emperor William has, or probably soon will
have, another opportunity to be his own Chan
cellor. The resignation Of Prince IIohenohc. for
months expected. has at last been reported. The
report has also been denied. But If II Is not
true-whlch seems by no means certainit Is
merely premature. If the Chancellor has not
actually resigned there is scarcely doubt that
he means 10 do Sc. and will do soon He will
90 out amid circumstances less sensational than
those surrounding the designations Of his prede-
ccssors, but not less significant His tenure Of
office has been scar ely twenty-five months. Il
shorter one than that of either Count Caprvi
or Prince Bismarck. That fact in itself is on
nous. Frequent changes IN such an office ind-
cate instability OF Government policy. and that
in such an Empire as Germany, bodies Ill for
the Government itself. International relations
will not be directly affected for the reason that
Prince IIohenlOhes retirement will be due en-
tirely to the domestic affairs OF Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
THE FUNERAL or MRS. HfCkS-LoRD.

The funeral services OF Mrs Annette Whnem.
wilkins IIicks-lord will be held al 10 O'Clock ~.
morning AZ her home No B. Washington So -
West Father Denis Paul O'Fynn. pastor
Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. al No ~ sssnek
ave will ofiiciae. The burial will be IN ihe IN
family plot In the cemetery az Fishkil lanune, -
the arrival OF the train which leaves me "tai''
trail station at II IS y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

William +, Sheehan. who represents this State
on the Democratic National Committee. has
conceived the idea that the question confront
ing the Democrats of the country is "a very sim
pie one and i'm the same breath he beseechcs
the candidate nominated by the Democratic
Convention in Chicago TO make platform OF
his own so that Democrats may know where
they are at" Sheehan comes out strong as
statesman whenever he gets chance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
SIMMER LECTURES " siRiTOGL

Saratoga. Aug tspeciaD Professor ""'A
Terrett. H. u. OF Hamilton college th's " "A
concluded his series OF lectures On the nls"'
sphere of the stale" Professor waldo 5 fraf u
the hartford Theological Seminary this after
tnued his series on the growth OF Ems "a -
noogy. his topic being James Mon'S0Hs's
Eary Nineteenth Century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
SECRETARY HERBERT At NEWPORT

Newport. u. l.. Aug. Hillary \ her"''. .,,sA
Rotary OF the Navy. arrived here ON 'he Int ',s,t
States dispatch boat Dolphin some time "s' Tin 80.
and saluted this morning by the r"i"l"s 80,
Constellation and the French frigate puo Whis
here ne will lecture before the War college CLASS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

three verdicts. All the jurors agree In censur-
Ing Farr. the engineer who was killed, but nan
Of them put all the blame on him. while the
other half also censure Hauser, the towermah'
and Greiner, the engineer of the excursion tram
Such result of the inquest Is far from salts
factory. The jury missed an opportunity 10 DO
the public valuable service when 1t failed 10
condemn the practice Of allowing railroads 90
ing a heavy business to cross each other at
common grade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

The residents of an avenue In Jersey City are
in n fastidious frame of mind and by large
majority have petitioned the authorities not TO
pave their thOroughfare with asphalt They
have not good pavement now, but it is good
enough for them and they have desire to at
tract travel in their direction What they par
ticularly object to is the passing of funerals
through the avenue in question, which would, 1t
Is assumed, be much used by such professions
if 1t were smoothly paved. The position OF the
DIRECTORS can be- readily understood; but 1t should
not be allowed To stand in the way OF a public
Improvement Of Importance. The remedy for
what they complain Of prospectively is to provide
smooth streets everywhere, and then no single
one Will be monopolized for any special purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

In common with large part Of the rest Of the
country. New-York has been suffering for the
last three days from excessive heat, the effects
Of the continuance of which are manifest in the
large number Of sunstrokes some Of them fatal,
reported. One hot day rarely produces many
sunstrOkes but the cumulative erect OF pro-
longed hot spell tells heavily on those unduiy
exposed or in any way debiltated This IS a
time for caution in eating, drinking exercise
everything. Some relief was caused by thunder
showers yesterday and last evening but no
break in the hot wave Is looked for by the
weather experts for day or two AT the earliest
divided verdict carries litilc weight. The
jury which has been engaged in investigating
the Atlantic City disaster was unable to agree
81 all points, and its findings take the form Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
AmusementS.

rnrN MIIsFE-s-waxworks and Concert
cpAND CENTRAL PALACE-Every Evenhs-'a"'e-
willie. . ,,
,,.,,~,rpsrr1N.s NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ROSTER q BIAL'S-s-vaudevne -
i.7,soN SQUARE ROOF GARDEN--s:io to i2-Vaude'
Vile. 81, ~, Pain.
Fireworks. - ,,
ppocToR,s PLEASURE PALACE-Vaudevi"e'
TERRACE GARDENING Merry War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
ologist, as is evident from the remark quo'eo
above. he set a pretty rapid pace for MS day'

Dr. Talmage has been so much misrepresenteo'
he says that he positively declines 10 SUBMIT "
any further interviews on the politicai SITUATION.
But he permits his cheerful optimism 10 crop o''
in the remark that while mo one but the Lo'u ~
mighty knows what VIII be the decs'on ~
November. nevertheless when the ques''o" -
Settled 1t will be for the advantage Oh o"S'"'''
land the improvement OF our nat'onai in'e'ea''
That is to say. 1t Is Of no consequence ""''''
party wins In the pending campaign we arc s'"'
to believe that there are few people In the couh-
tryiwho share this opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

What is this dreadful news about the Giants
that were? They are actually winning games
and getting further away from the foot OF the
list. instead Of closer to it. This Will be CRUSH
ing disappointment to all who have been expect
ing other things from them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

Plutarch says: But he Alexander) answered
Darius That the earth could not bear two suns"
Alexander knew what he was talking about
He was an expert regarding the world. any
way. lie had conquered the world and he had
sighed because there were no other worlds to
conquer. He would NOT have done this II there
had been two suns 10 one world lie would
have stayed right at home In the coolest room
In the house tanning himself Alexander has
consider able popularity even Ia these days as u
rider Of buckng broncos. He deserves more
consideration than that. He evidently had some
glimmerings OF modern science. As u meteor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

A few years ago. when The Hon. John H. nus
sell was candidate for Governor OF Massacnu-
sets. he riveted the attention not only OF HIS
own State, but Of good share OF the rest OF the
country, by his energetic efforts to make his voice
flexible his favorite exercise being to shout Vigoi-
ously to his hired man across fshpond. Ihere
has been nothing to equal this since URN now
when as we learn from THE Brooklyn Eagle
Major McNulty. one of the men profoundly III
terested in the observation-disclosures cahPa'sh'
has been discovered engaged In vocal gymnastics
in a vacant building near the other end OK the
Bridge. having as accessories in his new employ
ment a mirror and tunlng-fork. The doughty
Major means to make an impression when he sets
out on his rounds in company with the inimitabie
Towns II the observation-disclosures campaign
is not success 1t will be the fault OF the people,
not of the two men who are engineering 1t In the
most skilful way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

Through the Popust Convention at Atlanta
tom" Watson has delivered his utimatum. AT
least we suppose that is the light in which 1t Is
to be regarded Early In the Convention yes
terday resolution was adopted providing that
If Sewall was withdrawn from the National tick
ct six Electors should be taken from the Popu-
list Electoral ticket for the State and six Demo
Gratis put in their places. This is the way Wat
son and the Populists of Georgia hold out the
olive branch to the Democrats who were so anx-
ious n little while ago to secure their support
Whether Sewal Is to be sacrificed Is yet an I'M
answered question If not, the Populiss Of the
South at all events seem determined to go 1t
alone"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08
1nAer to advertisements.
Busincss Notifies.

Business Notifies.
Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture
Great Variety Of style and lrce
T. G. sEI.I.EW.
No IL. Fuiton-st. -----------
rRIRrNE TERMS TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

Boy-Orator Bryan perceives that he Is anoat
on the sea Of his own eloquence, and is anx-
iously snatching at the feraft that David b.
Hill offered him at Chicago, but which he then
refused To take on board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-08

The conference Of sound-money Democrats In
Indianapolis yesterday was composed In the
main of business men, and they transacted the
business in hand without wasting words or
time Thirty-three States. covering all parts OF
the country sent delegates. and though the
ablest gold standard men in the Democracy were
not present, the gathering was fairly represent
alive of the best sentiment of the party. The
decision reached without difficulty was to hold
a convention of soundmoney Democrats in Ind
annapolis on September =, to nominate candi-
dates for President and Vice-Presdent. The
men engaged in this movement are undoubtedly
sincere In theiI purpose to aid in the defeat Of
the Popocratic ticket. Their motives will not be
questioned even by those who may doubt the
wisdom of their course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
MAINE WATER CO. HEARING.
Commissioners listen 10 Arguments on Mes.
saionskee Stream Privileges.

| An important case was under con
alteration, yesterday, at the court
house by the county commissioners
| the full board consisting of John
s. Hamilton, Samuel Smith and r.
| c. Burgess being present. 1t was a
petition by the Maine Water Co. to the
commissioners to assess damages for
land and water privileges belonging to
w b. Arnold and Sarah F'urbush of
Waterville. Hon r. f. Webb appeared
for the water company and Hon. s. $.
Brown for the respondents
The land and water privilege are on
the Messalonskee river in Waterville
at what is known as Crummetts Mills.
The water company had their first
pumping station on the west side of
the stream at this same dam. but they
now claim that the consumption of
water has increased, and is still in
creasng. in Waterville and the other
towns which they furnish. to such an
extent that they are unable to supply
power, and have been obliged to erect
a new pumping station on the east end
own mill privilege and the right to
take water from the same dam.
The petitioners claim that at certain
seasons of the year the water i'm the
stream is insufficient to supply all the
power required by them and what has
been used by the respondents They
have accordingly. taken the defend
ants property. under what they claim
to be their chartered rights, and the
parties being unable to agree upon the
amount of damages, this petition is
brought under the statute to have the
county commissioners determine the
sum.
Questions of law are raised as To the
water in the stream, the respondents
claiming that their privilege carries
with it the right to use a large pro-
portion of the power. At the adjourn
ment the petitioners had closed their
evidence and the respondents had
opened and examined one or two wit
nesses The case will probably occupy
The board the greater part of today.
a number of witnesses were in at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
CLOSED 1ImE
On Lake cobbosseecontce and Tributaries
Rules and Regulations by Commissioners.

The following rules and regulations
have been made by the inland nsh and
game commissioners, Hon. l.. +. .arle
ton. Hon. II. Q. Stanley ard Hon.
Charles +. Oak, relative to closed time
on tributaries to Lake Cobbosseecontee,
and prohibtory to ice fishing on the
lake.
1t shall he unla wfu to fish in said
lake and pond or either of them al any
time until the same is substantially
clear from ice, for a term of four years
from December ]. 1896.
1t shall he unlawful to. i'll any man
ner. take any sinners, fresh water her
ring smelts or any other fish from any
of the tributaries of said Cobhossee
contee lake from the first day of De-
cember until said lake is free from ice.
FOR a term of four years from Decem
Der l. 1896. These rules and regula
tons do not in any way affect the gen
eral laws relating to these waters and
tributaries except as above specified.
The above rules and regulations are
made in evident sympathy of the best
authorities who petitioned the com
missioners for a hearing a few weeks
strictions would be beneficial.
The commissioners are empowered to
make laws regarding such matters, and
have adopted those as given above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
MEETING OF kNEMEBec BAR
TO Take Action on the Death Of +. L. Maidron
OF WateryiIe

A meeting of the Kennebec bar was
held at, the court house, yesterday, TO
take action upon the death of F. A.
Waldron of Waterville. Hon. E. +.
Webb. presided.
The following committee was APP
pointed to represent the bar at the
funeral: L, w Whitehouse Of Au-
gusta w. l. Haines of Waterville; L..
D. Carver of Augusta; A. NJ. Spear of
Gardiner: Lendail Titcomb of Augusta.
The funeral will be held at Waterville
at | T.. NJ. today.
\ committee was appointed to draw
resolutions to be presented at the March
term of the supreme judicial court in
1897 as follows: Hon. S. S. Brown of
Watervile: L. c. Cornish, Esq, of Au-
gusta; Hon. 6. W. Heselton Of Gardi-
no.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23

The public like pluck. and no doubt
will see that G. X. Partridge has his
full share of Christmas trade. although
for a time he is obliged to hide his
light, as it were, in a corner of A. NJ.
Wight's elegant store. Mr.. Partridge
has already risen PheniX like and is
prepared to show old and new friends
a fins. line Of Christmas presents. They
are all new goods Cut glass cologne
bottles atomizers. sachet powders,
toilet articles and lots of fancy goods
Remember his fine stock of English
holly every one requires on this festive
occasion. Thursday. he advertises a
great sale of fresh cut greenhouse
flowers in great variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
SUPERIOR COURT.
December Term. Hon Oliver G. Hall. Justic,
Presiding.
w. S. Choate, Clerk.
L. L. Norton, Sheriff.
f. A. Small, Reporter.

Augusta Dec. -.
Samuel Currier, executor VS.. Alger
Y. Currier. administrator f. NJ.
Thompson for plaintiff. Baker. Baker
4 Staples for defendant. This is an
action on account annexed to writ to
recover the sum of 1888 for hay. wood.
butter and potatoes. The parties To
this suit reside in Hallowell. and the
plaintiff is the executor Of the estate
OF his brother Augustus y. Currier, the
defendant Of the estate of Mrs Eunice
j. Currier. his grandmother and the
mother of Samuel and Augustus Cur
rier. Augustus Currier. who deceased
in 1885, had Il life estate in his
fathers homestead farm since 1883.
and his representative now says that
during four or five years he furnished
from the farm to his mother who lived
in Hallowell. produce from the place.
and he produced in court an account
book kept 10y the deceased containing
the account on which suit is brought.
The plaintiff also introduced testimony
to establish delivery of a large part of
the items.
The defendant who came into pos
session of the farm upon the death OF
his uncle by will of his grandmother,
says that he owned grass land and Il
Wo0dlot in connection with the home
farm, and that he made an agreement
with his uncle Augustus that he would
allow him to cut the grass in the
fields and take what wood he wanted
for his own use from the Woodlot pro-
vded Augustus would furnish the de-
PENDANTS grandmother with what
wood and hay We're required for her
needs: that the butter was furnished
from cows belonging to Mrs. Currier
which We're kept on the old place.
The testimony was nearly completed
when court adjourned at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
To Protect Maine Fish and Game.

There was Il meeting held. last
evening. at the Augusta House. of the
legislative committee of the Maine
Sportsmen's Fish and Game Associa-
ton. to discuss proposed Legislation
for the protection of the fish and game
in the State. The meeting was ad-
journed to Wednesday morning
Among those present were Hon. l.. r
Carleton. Hon. f. +. Undertake OF
Phillips: Col. e. c. harrington, secre-
tary of the committee; Hon. j. r
ley of DiXfield: Hon. Charles +. Oak OF
Caribou; Mr.. L. NJ. Blanding of Ban
cor.
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RESCRlpT RECEIVED
On Case Where Services Are Rendered il
in Expectation Of Marriage.

The following rescript has been re-
oeived by Clerk Of Courts Choate in
the kennebec case of Mary c. La
fontain vs. John w. Hayhurst.
Services rendered in expectation Of
marriage with the party served and
without any expectation of other re-
Enumeration will not sustain an action
Of assumpsit even though the party
served refuses the expected marriage.
The remedy. If any. is an action for the
breach of the contract to marry. and
the offering in evidence the services
as elements of damage. The eXcep-
tions were OVerruled.
Reed Dec. 10. 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23

Candy is king at J. +. Fuller's With
such a gorgeous display as can he seer
in the window. show cases and coun-
ters, it is not to be wondered at The
unique and beautiful fancy boxes as
sist materially by adding their charms
to the richest varieties of candies the
confectioners art produces. The
crowds are so continually selecting the
most choice boxes it is quite difficult
for MIR. Wiltshire to keep the display VI
TO his artistic ideal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23

There will be a unique Christmas
celebration at the Green street Memo
dist church. next Sunday evening. 1t
will consist of more than so stereoptt-
con views of the. life of the Saviour,
MANY of them being copied from the
great paintings. illustrating the great
events in Christ's life. The hymns
will also be thrown upon the screen
and will lie sung by the congregation.
Some of these hymns will be Illus
trated. there being eleven views OF the
familiar words Of Jesus Lover Of MY
So,,I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
St. Mary's Council Elects Officers.

At the regular meeting of St. Mary $
Council of Augusta. No 312, c. b. L.,
held at Golden Cross hall, Monday
evening. the following officers Were
elected:
President, Edward p. Dunn; vice
president. John O'Connor; orator,
Thomas 4. Brennan; secretary. Charles
treasurer Thomas j. Lynch: chaplain,
Rev. G. w Doherty: marshal Patrick
O'Connor; guardian, Miles l.. Davis;
trustees, Rev. c. w. Doherty. Francis
O'Connor and James A. Brennan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-23
Polo CHALLENGE.

The Sand Hill polo team do hereby
challenge any polo team in the city to
play on the ice Christmas afternoon
at O'Clock, above the dam. on the
river, if the weather is suitable
We prefer the Capital Citys. Our
weight is 140 pounds and we play seven
men. A. J. LIBBY. Manager.
(Signed
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD co.
PERSONALLY COXDU CITED TOURS
Matchicss in Every Feature.
CALIFORNIA.

Three tours to CALIFORNIA and the
PACIFIC COAST will leave Boston Janu-
airy g. February .. and March 20. 1891.
Five weeks in California on the first
tour. and four weeks on the second.
Passengers on the third tour may return
on regular trains within nine months.
Stop viii be made at New Orleans for
Mardi-Gras festivities on the second tour.
Rates. $2l5, sS5i5 and 1920. respectively.
FLORIDA.
Jacksonville tours. allowing two weeks
in Florida. will leave Boston January -,
February and -. and March 3, 1897
Rate. covering expenses en- route in both
directions. $500 from Boston
WASAlMCToN.
Seven-day tours will leave Boston
December %. 1886. February u. March r.
April ) tsix days. and May IL 1897 Rate.
including all expenses en- route with
board at Washington's best hotels $:::s
Old POINT COMFORT. RICH
MOND AND WASHINGTON (six days.,
from New York December 26 January
Is. February 20, March IS. April Is Rate.
covering all expenses. x:s5.
Detailed Itineraries and other informa-
ton of Tourist Agent. POS Washington
ST., Boston. declo, wed&Satmar20
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4 Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottia
Of Greene's Syrup of Tar If it fails to
cure your cold or cough. we also warrant
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster.
John Coughlin.
+. X. Courtemauche.
Arthur 'retrault,
j. NJ. Mixer.