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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-05-20
Longest English Words.

Below are the nine longest words in
the English language at the present
writing:
Subconstitutionalist.
Incomprehensibiity.
Philoprogenitiyeness.
norificibilitudinity.
Acknowledgment
Disproportionableness
cipedestrisnistical
Observation-Disclosures
Proantitransubstantia
The Student.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-05-20
second Largest City In the World

Greater New York will begin it's official
existence January |, 1898. 1t will be the
second city in extent Of territory and size
Of population in the world, ranking next
to London and ahead Of Paris. 1t will
contain 2j9f4 square miles, will be thirty
two miles long, and sixteen miles wide
at the points of greatest dimensions, and
will contain about 10000 inhabitants
under an honestly conducted census. The
municipal legislature will consist of two
houses, a council Of twenty-eght mem
bers, elected from specified districts, and
an assembly Of five members from each
OF the twenty-one senatorial districts in
the new city. The mayor. who is en-
dowed with great power, is to receive
$3.50 a year for four-ye ear term, in
stead OF $4,000 year for two years, as
at present. The cost Of the government
OF this new corporation. it is estimated
will reach 500 1000, 900 a year, which
would mean the raising OF about SIS ,000,.
900 in taxes, in addition to licenses and
other fees This will be fat picking for
Tammsny next year.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-05-20

Hoe Cake wrappers are worth | cent
apiece. Ask for the premium book. 1879
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-05-20

This is the age OF authorizations, but
HARPER Whiskey is guaranteed strictly
pure, superlative whiskey. Chemists,
analysts and physicians testify this
repeatedly. The evidence is not only
strong but conclusive. The people, too,
find HARPER can be trusted implicitly ;
hence the enormous sales of this roy
al whiskey. Sold by every reliable
dealer in North Yakima. Wash.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-05-20

WANTED-Several faithful men or wo-
men to travel for a responsible established
house in Washington. Salary $3.50, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tional, Star Building, Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

During as to their progress, and this
evident pleasure he took in the pres
perity of others. There was something
very charitable about his life. which
those who have known will never
forget.
He was a man of much business
ability, and he has guarded the in.
terests of the paper with a constant
care. Up to his last illness he was a.
his desk. and was in his usual good
health and spirits.
Mr.. Badger was of warm socia
nature that won him many friends
Gifted with an active mind and keer
interest in the world about him. he was
pleasant man to meet, and his coa-
versaticn was generally directed to-
ward subjects which made him an I'M
usually enjoyable companion.
Mr. Badger has been in the capacity
Of business manager of the Maine
Farmer for 81 years. during that time
being one-half owner with Hon. j. II
Marley.
He was born in Brunswick, Maine
February 3d. 1920, the son of Capt
Nathaniel Badger. an old and widely
respected sea captain. His mother
was the daughter of Philip Owen OF
Revolutionary fame. In early life he
was clerk in a commercial house in
Bangor. When still a young man he
came to Augusta and engaged in the
grist milling business, the plant being
located near the Kennebec dam.
He has been a staunch Democrat all
his life, and was appointed to the posi-
ton of postmaster of the Augusta
office, serving under Buchanan and
Pierce, a period of eight years
He was a man whose financial Opin-
ion was highly considered. This led tc
his appointment in August, 1858, as one
of the trustees of the Augusta Savings
Bank, 10 years after its incorporation
since then having been a member o:
the board In 1882 he was elected tc
the presidency of the bank. and served
in that responsible capacity until his
death, a period of IA years.
Mr.. Badger is survived by two chill
dren, Mr.. William S. Badger, Jr., OF
Aberline, Kansas, and Col. Joseph E.
+ Badger, the present assistant pest
master in this city. His wife died three
years ago last September. They LOST
their first child, an Only daughter.
The funeral will be held. Monday al
1890 a. NJ. to enable relatives living a
distance to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
RESPECTED CITIZEN GONE.
wlIlitm 3. Badger, E.q, Dies Arr a Brief
illness.

| One Of the most highly respected citi.
zens Of Augusta, william S. Badger
Esq, died, Friday morning, at 7.30, a.
his home on Winthrop street. after Q
brief illness. Last Saturday morning
| Mr.. Badger suffered shock of apo.
plexy. from which paralysis of the
right side resulted, with slight i'm.
pairment of speech, from which he
never fully recovered. He showed sons
signs OF recovering, in fact the day pre-
vious to his death. the indications We're
quite favorable.
Coming at this time of life, however
he being n years Of age. he was unable
to rally from the shock, and rapidly
failing during the night, he quietly
passed away after few hours of un-
consciousness.
The deceased was highly respected by
all who knew him, and those who were
most closely connected with him found
in him a warm and faithful friend. He
was thoughtful of the welfare of
others. and, in his position of one of
the publishers and business manager OF
the Maine Farmer, he was kindly con-
siderate of all who We're in his employ.
One of the most touching character
istics CT his sympathetic nature was
the thoughtful interest that he took in
the business men of the city; and es-
pecially Of the younger men. How
many have recalled, since word Of his
death was received, the kindly, cheer
ful way that Mr.. Badger had of in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
Or Blanchard's Brief Creed.

Rev. DR.. Henry Blanchard of this
city, is a man of p-to-date ideas and
one who Yields a mighty influence in
the religious fields of the State. For
that reason his triple tenets which he
will present at the State Universalist
Convention in June will be of grsa;
interest, not only to the members of his
faith but to church people in general.
Here is the creed he will present in
three brief tenets:
l. We believe in God, the creator of
the universe. and the fatherhood Of all
mankind.
2. We believe in the supreme spirit
ual leadership of Jesus Christ.
8. We believe in the final blessedress
of all mankind
There has been considerable agitation
of late in regard to certain changes in
the faith ard one or two meetings of
the leading exponents have been held
in Boston. and, as the outgrowth OF
these deliberations. DR.. Orello Cone.
who believes the time has come for the
displacement of the so-called Winches-
ter confession, has formulated a new
creed, which was shown Dr.. Blanchard.
He assents to the same in the main, but
differs as 10 certain phrases contained
therein. He would strike out that part
of the tenets wherein he speaks of the
word of God revealed in the holy scrip
lures. He thinks this is hewing too
near the lines of orthodoxy. DIR.
Blanchard, however. is of the opinion
that modern orthodoxy is gradually
coming into the liberal field. evidences
hai, doV in V9riCllS
parts Of the country. Time was, and
not SC many years ago, when it was al
most an unpard0nable sin for Con-
gregational minister, to sit at the same
table with a Unitarian or Universaiist
pastor But times have changed. and
now it not infrequently happens that
representatives of the Orthodox and
Liberal churches meet and discuss with
profit religious questions under the
same roof-Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
FOR A SHOE FACTORY.
Augusta People Have Promise d Excelltn
Opportunity ia This Line.

There was much earnest discussion
Friday evening, at the meeting Of tn,
| Augusta. Board OF Trade, relative to tn,
location of a shoe mandatory In Thu
clty. The matter for diseussson wa.
the outgrowth of the information OBJ
tanned through letters received frof
the following advertisements inserted
in Boston newspapers
Shoe factory wanted, in the city Of All.
gusta. Mainc. Excellent shipping faci.i.
ties, best of LatlVe heip. no labor trou'
b,es. In every respect one of the finest
cities in New England. Address C. s.
Hichborn, president Augusta Board OF
Trade.
To this advertisement were replies
from many of the largest shoe centers
in Massachusetts,. There was one
characteristic to the replies. that was
found prominent all. That was the
INQUIRY as to exemption from taxation
the same ENCOURAGEMENT that was
offexed by ether cities, where induce
ments were extended and overtures
made for the location OF this branch
Of industry.
After a careful and exhaustive dis
cussion, it appeared that there were
reasonable grounds to expect that, il
the citizens CT Augusta show active
disposition, 1t will be only question
of time when some manufacturer will
find it to his advantage to locate in
this city. which has every facility for
the purpose. From the answers re-
ceivedit was evident that there is much
inclination Of certain class to locate
Sl,A cir 49, ,.Sfs
The mutual advantages are evident,
and the move, which has been made
only recently. bids fair to soon develop
into definite arrangements. The board
will continue the work through the
president, who has given much study
to the subject, and believes that ar
rangemerts can readily be made with
reasonable cooperation of the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
sRAosTREer's REPORT.
Improvement In General Trade Wheat Ex
ports Show Large Increase.

New York, April 2.--Bradstraets, to.
morrow, will say: The course OF gen.
eral trade shows some improvement
notwithstanding the almost complete
stoppage Of business in the south Mis-
sissippi valley by washouts, OverflOws
and floods.
There are 4Ol2 business failures in the
United States reported by Bradstreets
during the past quarter. compared with
4512 In the first quarter OF 1896. The
larger number Of Eastern state failures
are small ont=s. for the total liabilities
of these falling in the New England
states are about 22 per cent. smaller
during the past quarter than a year
ago.
Bank oiearings for March at 50 cities
throughout the United States. show an
increase of " per cent. compared with
a year ago. The March gain over Feb
ruary. this year, Is IA per cent. The
weeks clearings. amounting to $685.
coo 600, are 2-3 per cent. larger than the
total, last week.
Exports OF wheat tfiour included as
wheat. from both coasts of the United
States and from St. John. N. b.. this
week. amount to 2. .645 bushels, COM
pared with 1149.Go0 bushels. last week.
and 1,6s3.Coo bushels in the week a year
ago. Exports of Indian corn amount to
4.970l 27 bushels this week. compared
with 5.S62.0o0 bushels. last week. and q
le5 COO bushels In the week. year ago.
There is an Improvement in the demand
fer dry goods. hats and caps by Toronto
jc5bers. The proposed tariff changes In
the Dominion continue TO affect prices
of the staples. Montreal jobbers report
stocks over and Inquiries more frequent.
Stocks Of staple merchandise are also
lower and orders are light at Halifax.
Recent unfavorabie reports concerning
the Newfoundland fisheries are con-
firmed.
Clearings at Winnipeg. Toronto. Ham
Hton. Montreal and Halifax amount to
sig. ic0 eco. this week, compared with NJ
229. eco. the week before. and with $l6,-
COZ. geo in the like week of last year.
There are GSS business failures reported
from the Dominion of Canada and New
foundland during the first quarter OF
1897. compared with 1855 in the Hike period
of 1896 The corresponding reduction in
liabilities is from s5.573.o00 to 81, S27. 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary I.
Groves was held, April l. at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Allen OF
this city. The services We're conducted
by the Rev. c. S. Cummings. The de-
ceased was born in North Eastern,
October 5, 1873 She is survived by
eight children, from whom were re-
ceived a number of floral tributes.
There were also a bouquet of lilies
from the John B. Hubbard Relief
Corps Of Hallowell and flowers from
Mrs. Jennie White, granddaughter OF
the deceased. The remains were placed
in the tomb at Mt. Pleasant 10 pe
buried later in Riverside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

Governor Powers was in town on
THURSDAY. He was seen by CONNER
cial man at the Bangor House ana
talked briskly fer few minutes pend
ing his denarture for Aroostook. GU
have done a fine thing for Aroostcok
county. Governor said the reporter.
referring to the Executives reportep
action in standing behind the county
in negotiating a lean to build up us
finances. There's nothing in that
story said the Governor. IT is a
canard. I have only said that l would
do such a thing if the occasion oHefeo
itself" The Governor left for nome
late in the day. He was expecting TO
meet Mrs. Powers at the station on
her way home from Boston, where they
passed a few days following the close
of the late lanented session OF the Leg
islature. The Governor doesn't LOOK
worn with his winters work, though
he has labored hard and steadily
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
Congregational Sociabls.

A very enjoyable sociable was held,
Friday evening, in the vestry OF the
Congregational church. Character
istics" furnished much entertainment.
The initials of descriptive words given,
were those of various authors. Mrs.
Farnham correctly guessed the largest
number Miss Wilder guessed the sec
ond largest number.
During the evening, refreshments
were served, contributing to a very
pleasant occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
DUN'S REPORT.
Markets Still Waiting. Though Some Of Them
Show improvements.

New York. April 2.-R. G. Dunn & Co..
vii say. tomorrow: The markets are still
waitlns. some sagg ha vote Of the House
in favor of a new tariff bill has MADE no
impression In business. since It has been
expected since November that some
measure of the same general character
would become a law
Wheat closes cent lower than last
week. and the May option has decnnea
2 cents. Western receipts for the o Week Z
last year. while the ATLANTIC exports.
flour included. have been 2.1S527S bushels
against l.2S0013 last year.
large as to materially effect the demand
for wheat. Cotton has not changed in
price. although the floods in the South
vest have doubtless done much harm.
The cotton and other textile manufac-
turers are slowly gaining In business
though print cloths and most staple cot
tons remain unchanged in price and the
restriction of the output seems to nave
given some relief to the market 80,
The buying of wool by mills is still a
noteworthy feature. being far in excess
of current consumption, but there Is
much greater volume of transactions be-
tween the dealers and at the chief mar
kets the sales for five weeks have been
S. 727 200 pounds, against 25.3U.616 in the
same weeks of 1892. when the mills were
well employed. Prices are very strong.
both here and at London. where the ad-
vance since the sale began Is from 10 10
20 per cent, but there are feveris'h irreg-
ularities indicating that holders are not
all of one mind. Hat.
The iron and steel industry has been
staggered. so to speak. by the decision
of the supreme court affecting railroads.
The price of bessemer at Pittsburg IS y
shade lower. but there are no quotable
changes in prices of finished products,
although the tone is rather weak.
In Boots and shoes the transactions arc
still retarded, it is said. to the extent o.
more than half the ordinary output III
many branches by the waiting disposition
of dealers, who are not inclined to pay
the prices now asked. The actual ship
ments from Boston during the past hve
weeks. largely on old orders. have been
| 3O7. 6O6 cases. against 1850. last year,
SIG. 265 in 1885. 276,197 in 1894, and 32636l H.
1923.
The failures reported, today. for the
first quarter of 1897. number 1892. against
1851. last year. with liabilities of $4S,O
OIL. against S57 425, 1875, last year. ThS
manufacturing failures are slightly fewef
| in number ard smaller in liabilities tnan
last year. but the trading failures faii
little behind those of the corresponding
quarter. last year. in number and very
largely in magnitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

The annual meeting of the Maine
Mechanic Charitable Association was
held at Portland. Thursday evening,
when the following officers were elect
ed: George w. Gray, president; A. G.
Schlotterbeck, vice president; A. F.
Gerrish, treasurer: George A. Harmon,
recording secretary; w. Herbert Aver
i'll, corresponding secretary; Sylvanus
Bourne, Abner w. Lowell, L. .. Paine,
]. w. d. Carter, Franklin II. Morse,
George A. Woodman, trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

In the marble shop of the enterpris-
ing firm of Turner & Brown, can be
seen some very fine specimens of the
art. Among these about completed the
writer saw sarcophagus of fine gram
lite with Quincy dias; it is among the
most expensive, and is for the George
r. Cony's estate. Scotch granite
cottage monument for James ROBBINS
represents piece of work that Will Go
this firm great credit, and the globe
monument for VIM. Small of White
marble, is very beautiful, and one
upon which a great amount Of work
has been bestowed. They all go tc
show that the winter has not been an
idle one with this popular firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

The Degree of Honor, gave a very
pleasant sociable,. Friday evening, in
Union hall. with a large attendance
After a social meeting. dancing was
on loved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

The steam dye house is receiving the
spring suits, that need cleansing and
! dyeing, as well as the ladies headWear
that calls for bleaching. 1t promises
to be a lively place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

Tasker Bros. have line ol sPIi.s'
suits in stock that are only eNcelieu' III
the way of style and make UP, by theif
spring overcoats. One IN particular Is
as nobby as can be conceived OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
Methodist Ladies' Aid.

At the annual meeting of the Ladies
Aid of the Methodist church, Thurs
day, the following officers were elected
for the coming year: President. Mrs.
C. S. Cummings; vice president. Mrs.
F. H. Beal; secretary, Mrs. J. E. Fuller;
treasurer, Mrs. S. J. M. Williams:
directors. Mrs. O. H. Groves, Mrs. B. T..
Folsom Mrs c. E. Hoxie, Mrs. w. S.
Martin, Mrs. l.. w. Hill, Mrs. Pray and
Mrs. Plummer. Sometime this month
the ladies will hold an old fashioned
town meeting, at which it is expected
that much skill and wisdom in town
affairs will be exhibited as well a.
much sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

The banks eff Augusta will be closed,
Monday. during the funeral of the late
William s. Badger Esq, out of respect
to the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

A. A. Soule is increasing his force t.
meet the demands. promptly. house
keepers are making upon him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

The prize in the IS prize speaking at
Bowdoin college, Monday night. was
awarded to John G.. Haines. Patterson.
n. ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

Captain H. N. Fairbanks of Bangor
was in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

MOON the delicate feminine organism. It
makes it strong and healthy. It cures all
weakness and disease. 1t prepares woman
for her greatest mission, motherhood 1t
does away with the usual discomforts Of the
expectant period. 1t insures the health OF
baby and makes its advent easy and almost
painless. Over &c, 900 women have testified
10 its wonderful virtues. More of it is sold
than of all other medicines for this purpose
combined. Women who want to know more
about it should write to its discoverer, DR..
r. v. Pierce, chief consulting physician to
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
at Buffalo, N. Y.
"rhe best doctors in Kansas City told me that
unless went to the hospital and had an opera
ton performed l could not live" writes MISS
Broohie Galloway, of Wilder, Johnson Co., kans.
ii had liberation and weakness, and each month
I would get down in bed and suffer severely TOR
twentv-four hours Icould not keep anything on
NV stomach for five minutes at a time. have
taken four bottles of your Favorite Prescription'
and am now we'll lowe it all to your fnedicine.
1 can cheerfully recommend it to any sunerins
as did"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are safe,
sure, speedy and permanent cure for con-
stipation. They never gripe. One T. gen,
tie laxative, and two mild cathartic. All
medicine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
OXFORD CENTRAL r. R.
Will Be Given a Hearing for Ap.
proval Of Articles.
important Features Of Insurance Laws-As
Educational Problem Corporations.

The railroad commissioners have ap.
Pointed next Wednesday as the day 70,
the hearing on the approval Of the ar.
ticles of association Of the Oxford Cen.
trail r. r.. which was petitioned for by
the board of directors. The hearing is
called for o'clock in the afternoon.
The directors are: Fred C. Wilson of
Boston; L. H. Burnham. Albany, Me-.
A. ). Hapgood, Waterford; Freeland
Howe. Norway; Jonathan Bartlett,
Stoneham: B. G. McIntire, Waterford,
and e. w. Eastman, Auburn. The
road is to run through Norway, Water
ford. Albany and Stoneham, a distance
of about II miles. 1t is to be of the
standard gauge, four feet eight and one
half inches. The capital stock is $780,
geo in 500 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03

Another matter in regard to the in
surance department which will be very
beneficial is the change in the taxation
of insurance companies. Where before
the tax was two per cent, based on the
net business, it is now one and one half
per cent. of the gross business. This
will result in an increase in the returns
to the State of from $4,000 to 100000
more than last year, which was a very
satisfactory showing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-03
The won an

The won an
who wears an ar
NOR of good
health protects
herself against
almost all the
ordinary ills and
troubles that be-
set her sex. The
w o m an " Il O
takes prope +
care of the
health of her
! womanly : sell,
who is careful
/ that the organs
I that constitute
womanhood are
always we'll and
strong, will be
happy in her
wifehood an d
capable in her
motherhood.
The best and
most of all
medicines fof
women is DR..
Pierce's Favor.
lite Prescription.
It acts directly