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ASSIGNEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY, BEING CORNER OF NORTH
CAPITOL AND QUINCY STREETS NORTH
EAST, AND NOS. 0, H. 13. Is, II. IS, 10. g.
%, 27 AND % QUINCY STREET NORTHEAST
WEST LEXINGTON. AND NO. 81 STREET
NORTHEAST. tR
By virtue of a deed in trust to the undersigned
will offer at public auction. MONDAY
APRIL TWELFTH. AID. 1897, AT HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the above named property,
consisting of eleven OH two-story cellar aud base
ment brick and stone dwellings, the same having
been recently completed, the same being lots num-
bered thirty one e31) and lots eighty nine (S0),
ninety 80), ninety (8l, nnetytw t92), ninety
three (93 ninety four (84) ninetysix D6), ninety
seven 90 ninety eight NS) and ninety nine 90)
in square three (3), West lexington, each having
frontage Of Is feet to ten-foot alley in the
House No. 1S Quincy street northeast being located
upon lot numbered ffty-nne (59), In square num-
bered four a.. West lexington, the same fronting
1S feet on Quincy street by depth of 90 feet to
a paved alley in House No. Sc Il street
northeast being lot numbered twenty six (20) IN
square FIVE 81, In West lexington. the same frcnt-
ing 1S feet on street by depth of 30 feet to an
alley. -..--.. :
Terms Of sale: The above property will be sold
subject to certain first deeds Of trust thereon
Ing, full description Of which will be made on
day Of sale. The balance Of the purchase Ieoney
subject to said trust ON very easy terms, 10 be
| stated at sale. The undersigned to reserve the
right to reject any bids not satisfactory to them
GEO e. EAiMONS,
S.>+ JAMES e. PADGETT 8
mh2a-so Assignees
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WILLIAM A. WELLS, Trustee. E,h23 dads
RATCI IFFE SUTTON & Co, AUCTIoNEEIsS.

cHANCERY SALE OF DESIRABLE TWO STORY
AND BASEMENT BRICK HOUSE, NO. $50
ELEVENTH STREET SOUTHEAST.
BY virtue of decree of the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia, passed in Equity Case No.
lSOO1 entitled Dulin ct ux. vs. Warner ct al. We,
the undersigned trustees, will cer for sale pub
lie auction, on WEDNESDAY, THE THIRTY FIRST
LAY OF MARCH, 1897, AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. in front Of the premises, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situate In square 800
and being parts of lots D and g. described fol-
lows: Beginning for the same 30 feet ncrth Of the
southwest corner Of said square and running thenc.
east sS feet inches thence porth 1G feet, thence
W, st IS feet inches thence south l6 feet to the
place Of beginning. and being improved by premises
No. $50 1lth st. Sc
Terms Of sale: One-thiri cash, balance in and
two wears from date of sale, deferred payments
be secured by deed Of trust on the premises sold.
and bearing interest at the rate of per cent per
annum. Terms to be complied with within fifteen
days from day of sale, the trlis reserve the
right TO resell the cost of defauitng purchaser
A deposit of 500 Will be required at the time OF
sale. Title good sale.
LEO SIMMONS, Trustee,
GOO street NV.
CHARLES c. LANCASTER, Trustee,
mh20-d&ds 1873 + street
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RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCTIONEERS.
go Pa. ave. NV.

VALUABLE CORNER LOT IN NORTHWEST SEC
TlON OF CITY FOR SALE AT AUCTION
ON THURSDAY. April. FIRST, 1887, AT HALF
PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK 7. NJ, in front Of the prem
ises will offer for sale at public auction vacant
lot on the southwest corner Of 11th and Il sts n W.
fronting 40 feet 11th st. and 68 feet inches on
II st.
Terms: One third Of the purchase money cash.
and the residue in two equal installments. payable
in, respectively, one and two years from day of
sale. Deferred payments to be secured by pur-
chasers notes bearing per cent interest, payable
semi annually secured by deed of trust on the
premises. Conveyancing and recording at pur-
chasers cost. Deposit 500 required at time OF
sale.
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c. G. SLOAN & Co, AUCnoNEERS, 1907 ST

TRUSTEES SALE OF LARGE SIX-STORY APART
MENT HOUSE. KNOWN AS THE MONT
ROSE NO. l1l5 NINTH STREET NORTH
WEST.
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust, dated July
%, 1894. and recorded In Liter 1924, folio 4I2 ct
seq. of the land records of the District Of
Columbia, default hay vin, been made in the terms
thereof. and at the request of the party secured
thereby. we will sell at public auciion in front
of the premises. TUESDAY. MARCH THIR-
TIETH, 1897. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the fol.
lowing described real estate. situate in the city OF
Washington, in the District Of Columbia, to wit:
The south ehalf Of original lot numbed five, in
square numbered four hundred and one beginning
at The southwest corner of said let and running
thence north on 9th street thirty feet two
inches; thence east ninety-nine feet four inches
to the rear lire Of said lot; thence south thirty
feet inches and thence west ninety nine
feet four inches to the beginning
improvements consist Of sixstory apaIt tncnt
house. built Of brick, steel and iron. with man
sard roof, known "The Montruse," containing
thirty five and large store. with all modern
convenences, including electric bells. electric light
trg. elevator. fire escapes. etc.
The property is occupied by desirable ten
ants. The taxes and other expenses the prop
city. and The rents derived from the tenants Of
the property, adjusted TO day Of sale.
Terms of sale: one-third cash. balance in one
and two years. at per cent per amman interest
from day of sale. payable semi annually to be Sc
cured by deed of trust on property sold. all
cash: at purchasers option. deposit OF 81 600
required at tine of sale. CNEveyancing and
cordin2 at purchasers cost. Terms OF sale to he
complied with in ten days from day Of sale other
wise trustees reserve the right to resell the prop
eity at the risk and cost OF defaulting purchaser
some newspaper published in Washington. d. c.
PETER f. TOME, Trustee.
A Marine Bank building,
baltimore, Nd.
5O1 f street northwest.
mhl7-d&ds Washington. ID. G..
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AUCTION SALES.
MONDAY.
Ratcliffe, Sutton 4 Co, Aucts., +.
o2o Penna. Ave. n. w.
ALBATROSS BICYCLES,
1907 MODEL

ALBA1ROSS BICYCLES,
1897 MODEL.
We will sell MONDAY, MARCH
20, at TEN O'CLOCK A. NJ,
within Our rooms, o2o Pa. ave, NV,
100 High-grade Albatross Bicycles,
~ model, in colors black and ma
room, made of cold drawn seamless
tubing, reinforced joints, adjustable
sprockets, barrel hubs, dust-proof,
famous Harveyized steel ball bear
ings, laminated wood rims, adjust
able handle bars, Sager and Mes
singer saddles. Sold with full fac
tory guarantee.
On exhibition Saturday after I
o'clock.
RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO.,
mh25-d&ds Aucts.
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DUNcANsoN- BROS, AUcTioNEERs.
nnh22-d dad
FUTURE DAYS.
DUNCANsoN BROS, AUCTIONEFRs.

WINDOW BRICK DWELLING with BACK
Bull, BuILDING) No. 1913 NINTH STREET NORTH
BY virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of the
District isrict of Goumhis, passed in equity cause No
plainants ana Davis Clifford Rearden ct al are
defendants We will offer for sale at public auction
ENTH DAY Of APRIL, AID. 1897. at Il OF AFTER
PAST FIVE O'CLOCK PM, all that certain piece
or parcel OF land situate and being in the county
of Washington, District of Columbia and known
and distinguished the south twenty ,o0) feet
fronting Oh 9th street by the full depth of original
lot numbered four IA, in square numbered three
hundred and ninety three t393. being the house and
premises numbered nineteen hundred and thirteen
l9l3) 9th street northwest.
Terms Of sale: One third d-3l cash. one third
G-3 in ore year and oEe-hrd u-3J In two years
chaser bearing interest at six per per annu:n
from date of sale. Will he taken, the deferred
deed Of trust en- the property sold, all cash. at
the option Of the purchaser. said sale to be made
thousand dolllrs and expiring the 1st day of
May. 1897 A deposit Of 500 to be made at time
days, otherwise the property vii, be resold at risk
and cost of defaulting purchaser.
.. .. H$SAsB F$StSB il: il: TH2NAf EH2ytn:
mh22, %, ,24&27thend&ds Trustees.
PURSUANT To DEGREES OF THE CIRCUIT
Court of Alex indria county. rendered the 9th
1897. in the consolidated causes Of Joseph c.
oGerman ,s ct n al vs. w The Potomac Electric Com
man ct ais. the undersigned, who by the said de
crees We're appointed commissioners for that pur-
pose, will sell at public auction, at the front of
the the, Court House of Alexandria county AT TWELVE
O'CLOCK NJ, ON SATURDAY, THE THIRD DAY
that piece parcel Of land situate In the county
of Alexandria, state of Virginia, rear The south
end OF the Chain bridge, and known as the High
View Hotel property. and described follows: Be
ginning on the Potomac river at the sOutheasterIy
Virginia Shore and running n. 33' 50" W. 1863 feet
to a stone corner; thence s Sc 80" W. l9i7 feet
to corner; thence s. 32' p" f. 1929 feet: thence
s. 2S' SO" Z. 1878 feet thence $. IL 2~ t. 257 4
feet to corner: thence s. 81 4s" E. 1lS feet to
point; thence N. 730 3" f. 263. IS feet Contain
ing 5.22 acres. Together with the buildings and
improvements thereon and all rights and appur-
tenances to the same belonging.
Terms of sale: One third of the purchase money
in cash on the day of sale, and the residue to be
paid in two equal installments at six and twelve
months from the day of sale, the deferred payments
to bear interest at the rate of six per cent from
the day Of sale until paid, and the title re-
tained until the full payment Of .he purchase
money. All conveyancing at the expense of the
purchaser. -.
JOHN " JOHNSON.
JOHN cRrTCIIER
commissioners
This is to certify that john No Johnson one of
the commissioners Of sale appointed under the de-
crees abov, referred to. has, entered into bond
with approved personal security. IN the penalty OF
five thousand dollars, conditioned as said DEGREES
direct -
Teste: H. H. 1OUNG Clerk
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T. Il. WAbJAMAN, Auct. mhT4- ID
THOMAS D0WLING 4 CO.. AUCTIONEERS.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOT ON
MERIDIAN HILL. AT NORTHEAST CORNEI,
OF COLUMBIA AVENUE AND HI RON
STREET, FRONTING; SO FEET ON SAID AVE
NUE. BY $50 FEET ON SAID STREET.
Under and by virtue OF certain decd of trust,
dated April 3, 1888. and recorded in Liber No. 1888
folio 213 ct seq, one of the land records Of the
District of Collmbii, the undersigned trustees,
will, on FRIDAY. THE SECOND DAY OF APRIL.
A.D. 1897 AT H4I.F-fAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM. in front of the premises, sell, At public Guc-
ton, that certain lot and parcel of land. situate
in the county of Washington. in said District,
Known and being lot numbered ~, in
block numbered nineteen n9, of Hall and Elyan S
subdivision Of Meridian ii ill.
Terms of sale: Property sold subject to n prior
deed of trust for 81 500. the reside in one-thiri
cush, balance in TWO equal instaInents, at and
two years, secured by the promissary of the
purchaser, bearing interest. and deed OF trust
the property sold. Cons .yancing and recording at
purchasers cost. Sale 10 be closed within fifteen
days. the trustees the right resell at
cost and risk of defaultns purchaser. deposit Of
500 required day of sale
GEORGE FRANCIS WILLIAMS. Trustee.
Oiice. i32 u st. NV.
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If you want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, yot
will get an answer.
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TRUSTEES SAI.E-OF VALUABLE BUILDING LOT
ONO STREET NORTHWEST BETWEEN
EIGHTH AND NINTH. PEREMPTORY SALE
TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. BEING NO. 500 Q
STREET NORTHWEST
Ey virtue Of decree in equity cause No. 1925,
equity docket No. AZ, of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia, the undersigned will SELL at
public auction in front of the premises, Mon
DAY. MARCH TWENTY-NINTH. 1897, at FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, 'he eighteen 0S) feet front by a
depth of about 10 feet, next to the west two ~
feet six (6) inches 'front.' of original lot numbered
one %, in square numbered three hundred and
ninety six l396).
Terms of sale: One-thrd cash. balance in six (6)
and twelve C12) months, with interest from day Of
sale, secured by deed of trust the property,
all cash. at the option Of the purchaser. Convey
ancing and recording at cost Of purchaser A de-
posit of S1OO required at time of sale II the terms
of sale are not complied with in ten 1o) days from
date of sale the trustee reserves the right to resell
at risk and cost of defaulting purchaser.
CHARLES L. YODER. Trustee,
mill dSds No. 615 E st. n.
TIII a U,
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DFor full information apply to No. Cal Equitable
Building, Baltimore, and $40 Indiana ave-, WASH
fngton mh11-tu. th&s-3t
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HOS J. OWEN, AUCTION EER, 9l3 ST NV

CONTENTS OF THE THREESTORY BRICK RES
IDENCE, NO. 1908 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
NORTHEAST,
AT AUCTION
On MONDAY, MARCH TWENTY NINTH, 1897,
at HALF-PAST TEN O'CLOCK AN. will sell,
at above residence, the Household Effects contained
therein, consisting of Red Plush Walnut Parior
Suite with cdd pieces of Parlor Furniture; three
handsome Dwarf Walnut Glass-front bookcases.
Walnut, Marbe-top and Oak Chamber Furniture,
in suites and odd pieces three good Hair and other
Mattresses. five W. W. Springs, Pillows and
Bolster, Toilet Ware Marble top Tables, two small
Center Tables, Oak Library Table, Sideboard,
half dozen Oak Leather covered Dining Room
Chairs. one Screen. one Lounge, Moquet Rugs, two
Bokara Pattern Art Squares Brussels and other
Carpets. twelve small Rugs OF different kinds Hall
and Stair Carpets in good condition, Oak Hall Rack,
Refrigerator, Crockery and Glassware, Cook ing
Utensils, &c, &C. This furniture is all in good
condition.
n. B.-Take East Capitol ST. to 10Th st.
mh23-5t THOS. j. OWEN, AuctOneer.
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JOHN u. JOHNSON.
JOHN cRrTCHER,

COMMISSIONERS.
This is to certify that john No Johnson one of
the commissioners of sale appointed under the de-
crees above referred to, has. entered into bond
with approved personal security. IN the penalty OF
five thousand dollars, conditioned as said DEGREES
direct. -
Teste H. H. YOUNG, Clerk
By B. D. YOUNG. Deputy Clerk. nh25-seo
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DuNcANsoN BROS, ArcrIoNErRs.

- !o4 ilth st. ".
WALTER c. CLEFHANE. Trustee
mh2S-dNds 314 n st NV
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nho4-d&ds
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THOMAS BOWLING & Co. ACCTIONEERS,
612 f st. NV
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nh24-d&d

| ALBERT A. WILSON Trustee,
| JOHN I. ARMS, Trustee.
nh24-d&ds $40 ST NV
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WALTER c. CLEpH ANE, Trustee.
mh23-d&ds aI4 ID street n w
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

F. WARREN JOHNSON, AUCTIoNEER.
AUCTION SALE OF UNkEDEEMED PLEDGES.
will sell by public auction at the store Of
H. X. Fulton. 1918 PA. n.w- commencing
TUESDAY, MARCH THIRTIETH, AT TEN
O'CLOCK AN, ell the unredcencd pledges In
his store upon which the interest is due cne year
or more. consisting of Gold, Silver and Filled Case
Watches, Chains, Charms. Lockets. Studs Gun and
Collar Buttons and Links. Scarf Pins, Lace Pins.
Earrings, Bracelets, Plain Cold and Seal Rings,
Medals, Badges, Coins, R.R. Tickets. Spectacles.
Solid Silver and Plated Ware, Diamonds and other
Precious Stones, Books, Guns. Revovcrs Razorr,
Field and Opera Glasses, Nioiins. Music Box.
Clocks Valises, etc. Sale to continue until all
the lots are sold. Ticket holders please take
notice.
mh23-6t' H. X. FULTON. Pawnbroker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
blanks.

The following communication has
been received from the State commits.
sion Of pharmacy;
The State commission of pharmacy
has already begun TO make the new Law
respected and observed in all its de
tails. and intends to strictly enforce all
it's provisions.
1t would be well for all apothecaries
as for storekeepers. who have hereto
fore dealt in paris green, hellebore and
other poisonous insecticides, to careful
~ read that law and Immediately com
ply with all its requirements.
We call to your notice the section
relative TO the penalty for violation of
the law regarding the control and ST
pervision of all apothecary stores. Also
to the fact that dealers in cities, towns
or villages where there is an apothe-
cary stcre. are violating a State Law
when they sell or keep for sale poisOns
or medicines unless the same is placed
and kept under the control of a regis
tered apothecary. But dealers in towns
or villages where there isno apothecary
store may under certain conditions re
ccive Permit to sell posons and
medicines used as home remedies or for
agricultural purposes Application for
such permit should be made to the
secretary of the commission, Mr.,
Frank r. Partridge. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
Maine State Colt Stakes and Stake Races.

Breeders and owners will want t.
bear in mind that the entries for tn
Maine Colt stakes and stake races fal
due May is. and that no other societ,
has offered such liberal list or unde
such liberal conditions. Every man
owning or handling colt or horse foi
racing should have a full copy of tn,
classes before him to make fun entries
This is the society which has KEEP
alive the interest in the Maine Col
stakes and made them 50 successful
and the list of classes now open exceed
any before put up for the horsemen d
the east
If you have not a copy of the entry
blank send at once to the secretary
G. NJ. Twitchell. Augusta and make
your election sure for these stakes. The
colt stakes are confined, as they
should be, to those bred or owned in
Maine or tho Provinces. While the
stake races are open to the world The
opportunity is one not to be lost sight
of. Send in your entries and calls for
blanks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04

Ones physical feelings, like the falthth
setter, search and point out plainly the
fact of disease or health.
If man is not feeling well and vigorous
IF he is losing flesh and vltality, II ne IS
listless, nervous, sleepless, lie certainly IS
not we'll. The down hill road from heai'E
to sickness is smooth and declines rapidly.
At the first intimation of disease, the
wise man takes a pure, simple vegetable
tonic. II puts his digestion into good ac-
tive order and that puts the rest OF his
BODY in order. The medicine that Will DO
this is medicine that is good to take IN
auy trouble of the blood, the digestion, or
fhe resnirat;on no matter how serious 1t
may have become p:o,.
The medicine to take IS Dr fleIce
Golden Medical Discovery IL Is lelilaiA M
able remedy. 1t cures diseases IN per
fectly natural way, without !ne use VI
strong drugs. 1t cures by helping Nature.
1t has peculiar tonic effect on the lining
membranes of the stomach ana ooweis.
BY putting these membranes into heaithy
condition, stimulating the secretion OF tne
various digestive Juices and furnishing 10
the blood the proper purifying properties;
it reaches out over the Whole pouv anu
drives disease germs before 1t INTO the
usual excretorv channels. It puiids up
firm muscular flesh, makes the skin ana
the eyes bright.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has been found wonderfully ef1lcacious IN
the treatment of skin diseases eczema,
letter, erysipelas, salt -rie um-from COM
mon piInples or blotches to the worst case
of Scrofula.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
VERY SWELL.
cony High Team Will Have Uniforms -Thty
Play Good Bali.

The members of the Cony High
school base BAH team have decided
upon their uniforms and have selected
black stockings, crimson pants. white
jerseys and caps with crimson and
white stripes. the school colors.
VIII they be neat? Yes, very.
The suits will be ready for use. next
Saturday, in the game with Skowhegan
High school at Skohhegan. II the
boys play as well as they appear on
that occasion, there is no question Of
their winning. AS a matter Of fact
they have been doing some fine work
srce they organized. and bid fair to
make good finish.
On account of pressing duties of vari-
Gus descriptions, w. B. Sanborn has
resigned the captainship, but will be
|able to continue on the team at I'd base.
John Martin has been elected to take
his place, and viii doubtless make au
efficient captain as he is an able player
and 4 hard man to beat, a combination
which IS necessary for one in that po-
sition.
The next home game will be a week
from "Wednesday, in the afternoon with
the Lewiston High school.
The team has done some hard prac-
.tice, and everyone wishes them the
hest of success. as they're all good
fellows. Sure,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

one Portland fish warden during the
past four months has seized and re-
stored to the water over 1000 short
Holsters.
The members of Co. II, Rockland, are
endeavoring TO secure more centrally
located range and thereby obtain more
practice.
G. c. Haynes Of Oakland. sold lot Of
apples at Liverpool for $3.12 and after
paying the expenses they netted him
SIZE per barrel.
Mrs Sarah Condor of Belfast, who is
eighty-six years old. has pieced up and
put together comfortable that con-
tains 1878 pieces.
1t is almost an assured thing that the
course of university extension lectures
given in Saco last year will not be re-
peated this year on account of the lack
of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
The Bliss Baldwin Marriage in Detroit.

A marriage which will be cf Interest
to Augusta people was that of Mis-
katherine Porter Baldwin Of Detroit
Mich, to Mr. Walter Phelps Bliss ol
New York, which took place in Detroit
April 2S.
The bride is the daughter Of the late
Ex- Governor Baldwin # Michigan, and
is a niece Of Mr.. orvine D. Lambard
Of this city. who has been passing the
winter in Detroit. to return to Augusta
in a few days She is wen known to
people in this city.
Mr. Bliss is a very wealthy young
man, a son of the late George Bliss, a
partner Of Levi =. Morton. He is n
graduate of Yale college. ana has
travelled much. He is especially well
known in New York society Miss
Baldwin is described as quite petite,
scarcely reaching her tall husbands
shoulder, and has light blue-gray eyes.
Mr.. Bliss is quite light and is a fine
looking man. The two met at sarato-
"a. a few years ago.
They were married in st. Johns
church by Rev DR.. Pral. Mr. and Mrs.
Bliss viii make a trip abroad, after
which they Win reside in New York.
The wedding was brilliant one, and
3ne Of the most nota.ble events in De
troit society that has taken place for
ears.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
G A R APPOINTMENT
Department Commander L. 7. Carleton An
nounces Important Officials.

Following are the appointments of De-
partment Commander L. r. Carleton of
the Department Of Maine. 6. A. R.:
Assistant Adjutant General-Lorenzo
b. Hill. Post 49, Augusta.
Assistant Quartermaster General-A.
NJ Sawyer. Post > Portland.
Judge AdVocate-Moses A. Stafford,
Post 50. Kittery.
Inspector-A. NJ. Sargent Post 2. Port
land.
Chief Mastering Onicer-Fred D. Luat,
Post II, Naterville
Senior Aid-de-Camp-Frank j. Davies.
Post y. Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04

The board Of managers Of st. Mark $
Home, gratefully acknowledge the fol
owing donations from January to May:
Mrs. H. B. Williams, table cloth. barrel
apples, chickens. oranges; Miss a. N
Williams. parsnips; Miss PARROT, ma
ole syrup; Miss Wyman. cake; Knowl-
ton &, Young, oysters and crackers; Mr..
Joseph y. Lee. milk; Mr.. W. S. Weeks,
milk
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-05-04
caucus adjourned sine die.

A lady in the town has a little black
and tan dog. snip OF a creature pu''
withal very nice doggie. She demufs
that she should have to pay tax en-
him. She almost never let's nm go
outside of the yard. and when he docs
oo it is usually with her. ITS because
they kill sheep, is it. that thev afe
+axed" she saws: Talk about my
DOGS killing a sheep: the sheep would
be more likely to kill him. on one ol
his privileged days, the dog was OUT
for an airing. He suddenly saw IN the
distance a neighbors dog. with Whofa
he was on intimate terms. lie prohe
.,vov from his mistress and ran as
fast as his little legs would carry iii'l'
met the other, and thence they pre-
,aa,,ad toeether down the street a
mar in rather ordinary attire CHANGED
to he on hand. DO get my dogsie'
tbe lady cried The man started III
,,s,,it and soon corralled the unsus-
Meeting animal returning with MN ~
h;s arms When he had delivered the
aac 70 the owner, he apologetlcally
asked for compensation Tor ms ser
,.ioas wondered. He said he was a
,rann. hut for all that had earned
something and, what's more, ne soe II