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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
COMING CONFERENCE
OF Maine Methodists at Auburn. BEGINNING
Next tuesday,

Ine Name NJ. E. annual conference
held in Auburn this year opens next
Tuesday Bishop Stephen NJ. Merrill
D. D., LII. D., presiding. The following
programme has been arranged:
TUESDAY April 7. spring session of
the itinerants institute. 10 A NJ M-CIass
Examination; l.3o p. M.-CIass Examina-
ton. 30 ?. M.-Annual business Meet
ing. 7.3o p. M.-Reunion Prayer Meeting
led by Rev. G. ID. Lindsay.
WEDNESDAY. April $, Q A. M.-Devo-
tional Service led by Rev. f. c. Rogers
s3o A. Informal Opening of the Con
ference with administration of the Lords
ssup2er, s,a'lSa;, ,S conducted Ii, by Rey Bishop
stephs1 siop NJ Merrill i~BuSiness h Ses
mans Home Missionary Society. Mrs. c.
W Gallagher presiding. Address by Mrs.
O I. Mansfield. resident of w. II. NJ. S.
Of New England Conference. 4 p Nj
Address by Prof. H. g. Mitchell. D. d..
of the School of Theology of Boston Uni-
yersIty: subject: Isaiah, the Prophet.
,;So p M.Anniversary of the Church
siding. Address by Rev. Manley S. Hard.
ID. D.. of Philadelphia. Music by a
chorus of preachers led by Rev c. A.
.,I THpRsDAY. April :; $50 a. M.rnDevo,
A. M.-Business Session. p. M.-Anni-
Hersary n.i;d;s Of Missionary ,society Bev F. r
Leonard. D. D.. of New York p. M
Address by Prof. H. G. Mitchell. d. d.
subject; Profit and Loss.-a Reckoning
Temperance Rally. Rev. c. c. Phean
presiding. Address by Rev A. b. Leon
ard. d. D., of New York; subject: The
Rum Power and Its Defences.'
FRIDAY. April 10. $50 A. -Devo-
tional Service led by Rev. G. +. Cobb. 8
A. M-Business Session. . 2. M.-Recep-
tion of Lay Delegates. 3 p. M.-Memo-
;.,1 &. Il,
80 P. M.-Epworth League Anniversary
Rev. A. A. Lewis presiding. Address by
Rev. r. E. Bisbes Of Newburyport,
ns MaTs cnpor snset Mse hs Soul Sy II Mrh rse
Male Quartet. Admission % cents.
SATURDAY, April Ii, $50 A. M.-De-
| votional Service led by Rey. II. Chase.
cational Anniversary, Rev: J. II. Roberts
presiding. Addresses by Rev. c. w. Gal
lager D. D.. President of Maine Wes-
Rev, G; II. Payne; D. p, IL: D.. of New
of Education. p. M.-Anniversary of the
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Miss Mabel c. Hartford Of the West
China Mission 80 r. M-Anniversary OF
the Domestic Missionary Society. Rev
ii. Hewitt presiding. Addresses by Revs
who represent the need of evangelical
| trictS. and by ReNS. III. T.. ErOhOck and
w. s. Jones. who speak for Missions
among the foreign populations of the
cities of Maine. Music by chorus OF
SUNDAY. April -. 9 A. M.-Love Feast
conducted by Rev. J. A. Corey. 103O-
Sermon by Bishop Merrill 80 P. M
Ordination of Deacons and Elders. 4 p. NJ
| -Add1ess before the Young Mems
Christian Association in Auburn Hall. by
Rev Frank c. Haddock of Middletown
Conn. Subject. The Coming of Truth.
! p. M.-Epworth League Prayer Meet.
/ ing led by Rev. A. A. Lewis. I p. NJ
Sermon By Rev. J. W. Hnmlinton, D. D.
/ Corresponding. Secretary of Freedmen
Aid and Southern Educational Society
tional Service led by Rev. c. L. Springer
9 A. M-Business Session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
WEALTH OF THE ASTORS.
Not Known to the Public. but 1t IL Ds-
lieved to he Immense.

The Astors-William Waldorf and John
Jacob-aro undoubtedly the largest indi-
vidual owners of real estate in Gotham
Like the founder Of their house, they have
always regarded city land AS the best and
safest investment. Old John Jacob first
became real estate owner in 1889, when
he bought for S25 lot of land on the
Bowery near Elizabeth street. Twenty
ono years later he was the largest holder
OF real estate in town, and his descendants
have ever since kept the lead in this rc
spect. In 1885 lie sold the Astor House
for 81. William b. Astor had expressed u
desire TO own it, whereupon John Jacob
told him that he would sell it to him for
the amount named The bargain was con
cluded Oh the spot. The greatest care has
always been taken to kcep the exact value
of the Astor estate from becoming public.
When John Jacob Astor died, he was said
to be worth $40, 900, 600. AT William B.
Astor's death it Was reputed that he was
worth $50, 900, 900, but this estimate has
been declared too low. A few millions
could be added with safety at present, and
every hour increases the valuation.
Ever since 1911 the Astor family has
been putting its spare change into Man
uAttau 4SIAuu real estate. Ii6OtS WnlC0
accrued were reinvested with particular
view to the location Of the property. John
Jacob and William Waldorf have continued
90 make investments in Harlem and the
new annexed district within q few years.
They keep sharp eye on the trend Of
trade and the growth OF new districts.
One real estate authority, in speaking
about the Astor land holdings, said that
south of Eighty sixth street it included 25
acres Of soil solidly built up. Yet this
large amount of property does not amount
to more than half Of the Astor estate,
which owns land and buildings around
Jerome park and along Riverside drive
and the boulevard. 1t is the business Gus
tom Of the Astors to give leaseholds Of 2l
years, on which the lessees build, the lease
being subject to renewal at the end Of 81
years on reappraisement. The ground
rents for these properties go to the es-
tate. but on the assessment books the
property does not appear in the name OF
the Astors. That's why their great wealth
is not getatable by those people who are
always poking their noses into the private
affairs of other people.-New York Letter
in Pittsburg Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
In Busy m aine.

The coat factory at Ellsworth is
very busy place now with business
steadily increasing. 1t employs 80 per
sons.
The Cracker slate quarry at Brown
Vile, has started up with a crew of
about forty men, and others will hr
added soon.
The Belfast Ice Co. has sold cargo
of 600 tons of ice which will be shipped
to oxford, Nd. The ice will be loaded
to the vessel directly from the pond
Indications are that there will be
more salmon weirs built this year az
Bucksport than usual. The prepara
tions for big business at Sears lslcn6
has interested the fishermen all along
the river.
Most of the Atlantic lobster fisher
men are getting their traps and boats
ready for springs work. Some thirty
men from that village make lobster
fishing their business, and in the past
years it has been remunerative en-
plOyment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

City and County.
A Dangerous Shock.

Jonathan Pinkham received severe
apopletic shock, Tuesday, at his home
on the Belgrade road, about 21a miles
from the city proper, and is now IN
dangerous condition.
He was discovered inSensibc. ana has
remained practically paralyZed ever
since. and has not been able to open
his eyes.
Mr. Pinkham is a well-lInown, and
highly respected citizen having lived
in Augusta for many years. He is 80
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
Old PeOple.

Old people who require medicine 10
regulate the bowels and kidneys Will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not stimulate
and contains no whiskey nor other in
toxicant, but acts as a tonic and alter
at;ve. 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and CIV
ing tone to the organs. thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of the
functions. Electric Bitters is an eX-
cellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old. People find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bottle
at Chas. X Partridges Drug Store.
oct14 DIM, w&f. .&wtf. .folrm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
Venture, Nothing Have"

Rev. John Reid. Jr.. of Great Falls.
Mon. recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. l can emphasize his state
ment. 1T is a positive cure for ca
tarrh if used as directed. Rev
Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
Church, Helena, Mont.
1t is the medicine above all others
for catarrh. and is worth its weight in
gold. l can use Ely's Cream Balm
with safety and it does all that is
claimed for it.-B. w. Sperry, Hart
ford. Conn. m,w&f&w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
STATE NEWS.
MADISON.

Benz. +. j. Weston, the well known
lumberman of Madison, recently said
that there is every reason to think
that Madison win have q very prosper
Gus year. The pulp mill is now run
ming in good shape and on paying
basis. Both wooden mills are also run
ming on full time and laboring classes
are getting good wages for their work
There will be considerable building
there during the coming season. Sew
eral new houses will be built and per
hapS a store or two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
Waldo.
PI,IFAST

The city government at its last meet
ing voted to take away the salary of
poundkeeper ard let that official get
his pay from the fees. They also liked
the salary of truant officer at $25. The
bills of the latter department have
been $50 per annum for several years.
W. Il. Marsh and Robert Waterman,
who have held the two Offices. respec-
lively have refused to qualify and new
elections will be in order
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

| | IN NT/ has been aroused new in
| 4 >NSANA#fi tcrcst in the woman who's,
y NS%Il\\Vt | face is known to more peO
l----A@--@---!1 pie than that of any othc
woman of the American continent. Ever,
man, woman or child who has silver dol
lar carries the handsome profile of the Phil
adelphia school teacher, Miss Anna W
| Williams. Her classic features have beer
stamped upon millions of the silver disks
| 1t is twenty years since the pretty
blonde girl became world famous. Ii
was then stated that Miss Williams
profile was the original of the Goddess
of Liberty on that much abused. much
admired and equally much disliked
Bland silver dollar. The friends Of
the young woman placed every obsta-
Gle in the way of possible Identification,
but failed in their object. The story of
how Miss Williams came to be the God
dess of Liberty may be retold now that
it is said she is soon to become bride
In the early part of 1876 the Treasury
Department secured. through commun-
ication with the Royal Mint of Eng
land, the services of a clever young de-
signer and engraver named George
Morgan. Upon his arrival in this
country Mr.. Morgan was installed in
the Philadelphia Mint and was as
signed the task of making a design for
a new silver dollar. After many
months of labor the young engravel
completed the design for the reverse
side of the coin, upon which he repre-
sented the American eagle. His atten-
ton was then turned to the other side,
and his original inclination was to
place on it a fanciful head represent
ing the Goddess of Liberty. But the
ambitious designer was too much of
realist to be satisfied with mere pro-
duct Of fancy. Finally he determined
the head should be the representation
of some American girl. and forthwith
diligently searched for his beautcous
maid.
1t was a long search, although pleas
ant. He told his friends of his desires.
and one of them spoke of the really
classic beauty of Miss Anna Williams.
The English designer was introduced to
the girl. Mr. Morgan was at once i'm
pressed. by her beautiful face and
studied it carefully. Then he told her
what he desired. and she promptly re-
fused to permit herself to be the sub
ject of the design. Her friends. how
ever. induced her to pose before ar
artist. After five sttings the design
was completed
Mr. Morgan was so enthusiastic that
he declared Miss Williams profile was
the most nearly perfect he had seen in
England or America. His design for the
Bland dollar was accepted by Congress-
and so the silver coins have been pour
ing from the mints all these years
adorned with the stately face of a
Quaker City maiden.
Miss Williams is a decidedly modest
young woman. She resides on Spring
Garden street, not far from the school
in which for years she has been en-
ployed as an instructor in philosophy
and methods in the kindergarten de-
partment. She is slightly below the
average height is rather plump. and is
fair. She carries her figure with
stateliness rarely seen and the pose of
the head is exactly as seen on the sill
Yer dollar. The features of Miss
Williams are reproduced as faithfully
is in 4 good DhOtOgraDh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

IL think gold is being boarded, obsefv-
ed Manchester.
"Nonscnse replied Birmingham. II
was in a bank yesterday, and saw about
two quarts Of golI on the counter"
"That S fine Hay to speak Of gold coin
measuring it as though it were milk or
cider
Tho expression is all right. Gold
comes in quartz. ''-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
Very Fancy Chicken.
F. |. WEBER,
AUGUSTA,
MAINE.
febSdtf
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

TO the Tx Payers OF the City of Au-
Susta:
You are hereby notified to bring in true
ana complete lists of your polls and es-
tates, real and personal. not by law ex-
empt from taxation of which you We're
possessed on the first day of April. 1896
and as Executor Administrator Guardian
of Trustee: also number of dogs For the
purpose of receiving said lists and ad-
ministering the oath authorized thereto.
the undersigned. Assessors of said city.
VIII be in session at their office in Opera
House Block. opposite Postoffice. each
Saturday before or on the 18th day of
May next. from 10 IL o'clock A. NJ,
and from to o'clock p. NJ, and also on
all stormy days up to an including that
date.
Failing to bring in such lists, you will
thereby BE BARRED OF ANY RIGHT
to make application to the County Com
missionerS for an abatement of any taxes
which may be assessed against you.
Blanks for return may be had of us on
application. or by calling at the office Of
the City Treasurer.
G. A. ROBERTSON,
JOSEPH H. WALL, -
CHAS. w. JONES;
Assessors of Augusta.
April I. 1896. marS0l&w5w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

The world is an old woman that mis-
takes any gilt farthing for gold coin
whereby being often cheated she will
hanceforth trust nothing but tho common
pper.-Carlyle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
Card OF Thanks.

The undersigned wishes to extend
his heartfelt thanks to all friends for
their great kindness and sympathy
during the illness and death of his
wife. the late Mabel j. NorcroSS.
Fred H. NorcrosS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

Every flower that has a perfume at ali
sa,retes volatile OIL the evaporation OF
which constitutes the peculiar odor char
aCteristic of the blossom.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

MRS. WIssLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for
lheir CHILDREN while TEETHING. with PERFECT
SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the
GUNS, ALLAiS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLIC.
and Is the best remedy for DiAHRHCEA. Sold by
Druggists in part OF the world Be sure and ask
for MRS. Wnslow's Soothing Syiup," and take ~
cher kind Twenty. five cents Q bottle otWkyP
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03
How Many
= Stay?

Of the many brands of soap
placed upon the market dur
ing the past fifteen years,
how many are now in exist
ence?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-04-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them C.stvia
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500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
~ upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietCrs have
so much faith in it's curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, 0.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Mrs. f. Hathaway and children, OF
Rondout, spent Saturday with Mrs.
Herman Hoganson at Ranney.
Fred Barter, Jr., had runaway Sat
urday Saturday. He drove down to
Ranney and throwing the lines over a
post went up stairs and went to telling
stories, (for which he is noted). While
there the 4:l0 passenger train came up
and the lines, not being very strong,
QGUe eUay and the horse left Fred to tell
stories until he was tired and then go
home by the foot and walker line. But
fortunately the horse was stopped at
Mr.. Carpenters place, and after some
slight repairs on the harness Fred de-
parted for home not much the worse for
his catastrophe.
The Home Forum met at A. Pierce's
on Thursday night of last week. Quite
a large crowd was in attendance.
Orval Bush, who has been living dur
ing the winter in Lyman NeWelPs house
near Ranney, expects to move his fam
lily to Somers the first of April, at
which time Mr.. Newell, who has been
spending the winter in Florida, will
again take possession.
John Schmutz, who has been living
in Ashley Turner's house, has moved
his family into the creamery.
Grace Carpenter, of Ranney, has
been on the sick list the past few days
Hank Those Wedding Bells" 20?
Ny amt we-uns getting important
out here. There is news enough goes
in from our burg each week to fill an
ordinary sized paper.
George Gates and family, of Bristol,
spent Sunday with L. Richtmyer at
Ranney.
A few of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs,
W. Z. Hollenbeck met there last Fri
day evening aud a social time was en-
joyed by all.
Don't forget the birthday social next
Friday evening at this place. All are
cordially invited.
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Obituary.

Mrs. Anna Russell Wilson died at
the home of her daughter Miss Maggie
Wilson, in Burlington, Wis, on Satur-
day, Feb. Is, aged 81 years. Mrs. Will
son was born in Paisley, Scotland, in
1911 and came with her husband to the
United States in 1888 settling first III
Chautauqua county, n. Z. They came
west IN 1916 settling in the town Of
.Somers this county where they remain
ed three years. In 1913 Mr.. Wilson
purchased a farm in the town of Brigh-
ton where most of his children were
born and reared and which remained
the family home for some time after
Mr.. Wilson's death which occurred
twenty five years ago. She leaves to
mourn her loss two sons and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Andrew Patterson, Miss
Maggie Wilson and Robt. Wilson all
of Burlington, and James Wilson, of
Kidder, Mo-, besides grandchildren and
great grandchildren She also leaves
many friends in whose memory she will
ever remain beloved. Two sons, Will
lam and John, gave their young lives
for their country's cause.
The funeral of deceased took place
from her late home the following Mon
day in the afternoon at 200 o'clock,
Rev. c. E. Blodgett officiating, and the
remains were inferred in the Burling-
ton cemetery.
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TRUESDELL.

Our highways are neither in shape
for wheeling or sleighing at this writ
ing.
Don't throw your winter under wear
away just because we have had a touch
Of spring like weather, you may need it
badly before the robbins nest again.
With a few slightly warmer days the
number of meandering Mikes, plodding
Petes and wandering Willie begins to
increase, lock your doors and load your
dish pans and fire away from above.
Chas. jackson, Of Racine, formerly a
Truesdell boy was out handshaking
with old time friends on Saturday.
School in Dist. No l, will again open
on Monday, Mar. %, after a few weeks
vacation.
W. G. Smith and wife, Mrs. j. FL.
Btland and daughter Hazel, spent
Sunday in Milwaukee.
Mrs. n. Nelson spent a few days of
the past week with relatives and
friends in Racine.
Bert Scott, cashier for the United
States Express company at Kenosha,
received a car load of household goods
from Appleton, his former home, dur
ing the past week.
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Fritz, had a small runaway last week.
No damage done.
L. Richtmyer and Wm. Hollenbeck
were serving on the jury this week.
John Schmutz has moved into the
creamery. We are glad John is on the
gain.
Come and eat oysters Friday evening
at the church, according to your years
of usefulness.
The cinch party at ". K. Hollen-
beck's last Friday evening was we'll at
tended and enjoyed by all.
One of Mr. Kellogg's men had the
misfortune to fall against a buzz saw
last week and was badly cut in the
hip. He is doing nicely under Dr.
Eastman's care.
Frank Huntington, of Milwaukee is
soon to take charge of Mr.. kellogg S
farm.
James Dabbs is to have an auc ton
the Oath. John Clausen has rented his
farm.
Who says the Forum is not growing?
At the special meeting held at A. B.
Pierce's last Thursday evening, they
voted on ten new members, and after
regular business sat down to sumptu-
Gus supper, which Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
always provide. What Il treat out
siders are missing. X. \.
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BRISTOL.

Mrs. John Osborne died on the 18th
inst. after short illness. She was an
old resident of this town, and WITS a
kind hearted christian woman. She
leaves a family of four children to
mourn her loss. Her husband died
about four years ago.
Mrs. f. C. Stevens has been visiting
friends at Elgin.
The writer of the article in last
weeks issue of the TELEGRAPH COUR-
Ter signed Member" might have
saved some wear and tear on the gray
matter of his brain, as we'll as consider
able newspaper space, by simply say
ing that the reason the A. p. A. OBJ
jected to the Marquette statue was be-
cause he (Marquette) was a catholic.
Had Marquette been member OF any
other religious body there would have
been no kick, citizen or no citizen. 10
be consistent Member should demand
the removal of the statues of Columbus
and Lafayette Both of these mel
were catholics and neither were citl-
zens. Pere Marquette was an eXplor-
er and discoverer i'll the same sense
that Columbus was. 1t is understood
that the Minnesota legislature is about
to place the statue of Father Hennepln
in statuary hall. | suppose the pat
riots will have another bad time over
that.
Messrs Blackman and Devlin called
on your correspondent last Friday.
Mr.. Blackman paid high compliment
to the EGRAPH-COURTER as q
county paper.
Mr.. Frank and Miss Blanche Eddy
entertained their Bristol friends at q
party last Friday night.
Frank Eddy has accepted position
as telegraph operator in Chicago, and
left for his new field of labor last Mon
dav. He has the best wishes OF every
body in this community.
After nearly two years of hard work
water has at last been struck at Oat-
man Bros. factory. The well is about
900 feet deep and the water comes to
within 80 feet of the surface. Alto
gether there has been about four years
time put in trying to get water at this
place, John Gale having worked two
years. 1t is thought that about $1,000
have been sunk in the we'll business at
this factory.
Mrs. Dora Struck has been spending
a few days with Mrs. Will Turner.
Miss Kull closed a very successful
term of school last Friday. Teacher
and scholars will take a much needed
rest
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DExTER's CORNERS.

Mrs. w. j. DoWse and daughter, of
Chicago, spent part of last week with
relatives here.
Messrs. Giles and Bert Robinson, who
are employed in Kenosha, came home
on Saturday to spend Sunday with
their mother, Mrs. F. 5. Robinson.
W. Ell. Dexter came up from Chicago
on Tuesday for q short visit with
friends.
Miss Sadie Lovejoy, who is teaching
III Salem, is spending part Of her va
cation with Mrs. ". L. Cropley.
B. C. Dowse is convalescent after q
serious illness.
Mrs. jackson, of Waukegan, has pur-
chased her old home and report says
will come back to live on it again.
John Dowse enjoyed q visit with rel
atives in Chicago last week.
Chas. Simms and family will move
from here in the spring, but haven't
decided where they will locate.
Mr. and Mrs. John Petersen enter
tanned guests from Kenosha on Sunday.