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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
MYSTERY STILL
 SHROUOS HER
 TRAGIC DEATH No Trace of the Ferry
 Suicide. WHO OWNS THE UMBRELLA? PARTIES QUIETLY SEARCHING FOR A MISSING WOMAN. They Wish to Conceal Their Identity for the Present, as They
 May Be Mis-
 taken

The deep mystery which surrounds the suicide of the welI-dressed woman who jumped from the upper deck of the ferry boat Bay City on it's trip to Alameda on Tuesday night, as narrated in The Call of yesterday morning, is still unsolved.
 Late last night an elderly woman, &C., companied by an escort, called at the Oakland ferry and tried to learn more of the facts surrounding the death of the unknown. One of the men employed by the Southern Pacific Company told her that the umbrella, the only evidence left behind by the suicide, had been locked up for the night, and as she was laboring under great stress of mind he described it. AS soon as she heard that 1t was a black silk umbrella with wooden handle shaped like a shepherds crook she burst into tears. Her escort tried to com fort her. but without success. Through her tears she incoherenuy bewailed the loss of her darling sister Out of respect the railroad employe did not ask the name and it was not volunteered The couple thanked the employe and then left the depot.
 It was learned yesterday that the &C., tions of the unknown suicide attracted the attention of passengers previous to their going on the boat. While in the waiting room she moved back and forth. clenchtng her hands, strengthening and unstraightening her hat and removing and replacing her coat every few minutes.
 On good authority it is stated that the glass of liquor that was carried from the bar to the upper deck was nat for the young woman who Jumped into the chilly waters of the bay. An investigation i'm mediately. after the incident decided this fact as the person who carried the glass of brandy. voluntarily stated that 1t was for his wife The story that foul play had taken place was also proved to be a canard, as many of the passengers, mo- the crooked handled umbrella was alone This Is also borne out by the statement of the witness to her rash act, who swears that no one was near her at the time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
DEAN WILL BE RELEASED. One of the Nevada Bank Forgers to
 Be Given His Freedom.

It is an open secret around the District Attorneys office that A. H. Dean of Ne yada Bank forgery fame will be released from custody tomorrow motion to that effect will be made in Judge Wal laces court and it is expected that 1t will be granted without opposition.
 Both the police and the Bankers As sociation are inclined to the belief that Dean is the least oulpable of the gang. The conviction of Becker, the arch-con- spirator, was brought about through him, as the dangerous forger feared that Deans evidence might land him in the penitentiary for life.
 Dean was deserted by Becker shortly after the commission of the forgery, and as he refused to return him the amount he had subscribed to the defense fund.- of the trio, he readily accepted the propo- sition to turn States evidence Dean has been in prison for over three years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
REAL ESTATE
 STILL SLOWLY
 ADVANCING The Past Week Shows
 Progress. HlNDERED BY THE WEATHER MANY SALES OF ENCOURAGING VALUE NEGOTIATED. A Glance ct the Records, Recent Sales, New Building Contracts
HINDERED BY THE WEATHER
MANY SALES OF ENCOURAGING
 VALUE NEGOTIATED.
A Glance ct the Records, Recent Sales, New Building Contracts and General Realty
 Notes.

Real estate is slowly progressing, not withstanding the many obstacles thrown in its way to retard it's improving course from almost absolute business stagnation to condition of healthy advancement Sales, although not of very encouraging value. are still increasing in number weekly and are maintaining a certain and uniform value that brings encouragement to the brokers of the city.
 Building, considering that it is now al- most the dead of winter, is exceptionally active. Contracts were let during the week that exceeded in extent and value almost the record of two of the past sum- mer months combined. One of the prin- cipal facts that the criterion of percepti- ble advancement is based on is that these building operations are not confined to any one section of the city, but are gen. orally scattered over and throughout the entire city.
 The only hindrance to advancement in the general market seems to hinge on the continuation of the adverse atmospheric conditions that wrought havoc in the world of realty a year ago.
 The record of mortgages and trust deeds was unusually large for the past seven days and involved an aggregate pledge of nearly $200,000 The total value of re- leases and reconveyanceS was slightly in advance of that for mortgages, amount ing in all to $22S, $50.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
1a7.s south of

Westerly line of Taylor street, 1876 south of Turk, south 45:6 by west S2:6-Grading, exca- vations underpinning. taking care of adJoln- ing property concrete, etc, for hye,story c,c tors, Warren & Malley cost, $270a
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

SdI1eIu e hOhIberg, CUlItI dCtOTs ". IuIst- meyer 6 Co.,; cost, S2500.
 Westerly line of Dolores street, 51:6 north of Twenty first, north 25 by west 1O6-An work, and basement frame building C1ats); owner Johanna A. Thesen; architects, Salfield &s Kohlberg; contractor, I. W. Coburn; cost
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
REVIEW OF THE RECORDS

During the week there were forty mortgages and trust deeds recorded. amounting to total or Sl93 196. For the same period forty three re- leases and reconveyances passed to record in the total sum of $22S, $50.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
Cornerstone Laying.

The ceremony attending the laying of the corner stone of the new building of the Mount Zion Hospital Association will be held on next Sunday at p. m. The building will occupy lot on the south side of Sutter street between Scott and Deyisadero and is intended to be vel come addition to the beautiful structures of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
contractor. ". Horst

salield. & Kohlberg: contractor. ". Horst meyer & O.; cost, s25oo r,.e Twenty first, north 25 by west. 1o5-All work. except plumbing and painting for two-story Johanna A Theisen; architects salfield & s2sso. 0.''S' 'OA'i s''''' = '"
 Westerly line of Taylor street, 1876 south of Turk, south '45:6 by west S2:6-Grading. exca- vatons underpinning. taking care Of adJo,n brick building e0srs oWner, M Heeran contrao tors, Warren & Malley; cost, s2IoS
 REGENT SALES.
 The following sales were negotiated by the firm of Shainwald & Buckbee during the past week: A lot 24O by 125 on the northwest corner of l. street and Ninth avenue. to Sol eIetz Tor $SOOo; house and lot 27:6 by l2o on the north l Levin for sS400. and a lot 20 by 12O and dwell. ing at 1925 Pine street. south side. 15o east or Sposito for s4500
 Jacob Heyman reports the. sale of four Elizabeth street for $500; three-room cottage on the west line of Folsom street, 100 feet south Of h for $500 and & of 7as lot 9t wsh S5o car
 Boardman & Hooper report the recent sale of the Engelburg property on the northwest corner of Kearny and Summer streets for an estimated price of $32. GOO. The property was sold by the former owners. Emil A. Engelberg the interests of a client. The lot is 1s by TAG and the Improvements consist Of a four-story- and-basement building.
 In addition to the sale of this property the following sales negotiated by the same firm: A lot on the north line of street, 45;9 east of Fourteenth avenue. for $500; six lots Tn the Excelsior Homestead, block 66 for S60o; two lots the west line of Twentieth avenue, To south of A street 50 by 120, for S400, and two lots, 50 by 100. the south line of A street. S2:6 east of Twenty-third avenue, for S4o0.
 RANDOM NOTES.
 M Heferman will erect six-story building on Taylor street, Market The ground floor will be of granite, the second of Colusa stone. and the remainder in bull pressed prlck and terra cotta. The cost of erection is S4O,- 900.
 The Crocker Estate Company will erect a seven-story freproof brick building on it's property the northerly line of Post street. extending from Gardiner place to the Bohe- milan Club building. Plans for the building already being prepared by Tharpe & Holmes. The estimated cost exceeds S20 coo.
 Preliminary work for the erection of the na- val training school Is now being done on Goat Island and contracts for the building will be let in the near future Senator Perkins at the last session of Congress secured the appropri- ation of s50,000 for this purpose and expects to obtain $500 coo more.
 The San Francisco Cornice Company is now building Third street.
 The premises on the northeast corner Of Fourth and Grammar streets have been leased by Herman Goecken to Henry F. Bruns and assigned to H. K. Voecke for twelve years at $50 a month for the first four years. S65 a month for the next five years, and S65 a month for the last three years.
 Adolph Mack has bought from William M Magee thirty feet adjoining his residence on the east side of Octavia street for $60e0. This purchase gives MT. Mack frontage of 75 feet and depth of 1876
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
Sonora Barrios' Diamonds.

Appraiser Dare yesterday employed a. special expert to pass upon the value of the jewels brought to this port as part of the personal effects of Sonora Barrios. The jewelry, including a tiara set with some large and many chip diamonds, was appraised at s20,0O0 and the remainder of her effects contained in ten trunks at S6500 There were several articles of jew elry set with imitation diamonds and pearls. All the lady's effects were ad- mitted free
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
NEW BUILDING CONTRACTS


 Montgomery street. between Broadway and Vallejo-Fraction of a three-story frame build Behrens cost. S3600.
 Northerly line of Broadway, 127e feet west of brick. stone. cement, carpentry, galvanized iron plaStering, mantels, etc, for a two-story frame dwelling and attic; owner, Mrs Hannah Liebes; architect M. j. Lyon; contractor, John Furness: cost. S9500.
 Northwest corner of Hilbert and Fillmore streets, north 24 by west 100-All work. except plumbing, painting, foundations. sidewalks mantels, gas fixtures and shades, for three story frame building, store and two flats: f: owner, Frank Mecchi; architect, W. H. Lilie; contractors, Demartini < Traverse: cost, $3300 Eastery line of Mission street. A feet north of Eighteenth. north p by east 100-All work for alterations and additions to a frame build ing: owners, Mary J: Bodwell and Annie l. Packard: contractor, 1t C ", Duffie; cost st5oo Stockton and Grant avenue-All work for a one-story and basement brick building; owner sharon estate; contractors. Richardson & Gale; cost. S5000.
 erly line, 20 feet west of Buena Vista avenue 40 by 60:6-Granite work for a pyramiiicai tomb owner, W. B. Bourn; architects, Percy & Hamilton; contractors, Raymond Granite Easteriy line of Main street 2O6:3 feet north west of Howard, northwest 6S:9 by northeast 6S:9-Brick work for a four-story brick build- ing; owners Pelton Water Wheel Company; architect. Walter J. Matthews; contractors Miller & Beck; cost s57S5
 Corner of Oak and Lyon streets-Two-story and basement frame residence; owner. D. Fin Oak street, near Lyon-Two-story frame dwelling; owner. D. Einstein; cost. s4000. Lyon street, near Oak-Two-story frame Easterly line of Valencia street. 21o south of Nineteenth south 25 by east S0-=All work ex- cept mantes and gas fixtures, for a two-story frame building; owner, D.. Taussig; architects.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
Railroad Trains to Run Slower.

Railroad officials claim that 1t Is very ex- pensive to run their lightning express trains, and are talking about reducing the speed It is likewise expensive to the health to rush and struggle and compete in business affairs as men do nowadays. The brain. the nerves. the muscles the whole system gives out. For restoring strength after business worries Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the proper remedy It is an ideal tonic for the tired, the rundown and the weak.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

During the week there were forty mortgages and trust deeds recorded. amounting to a total of s193.l96 For the same period forty three re- leases and reconveyances passed to record in the total sum of $22S $50.
 The principal mortgages and trust deeds are as follows: By the Mutual Savings Bank te Louis Metzger, s35,000 for one year at 61a pel situated on the corner of First and Jessie streets. southeast 50 by southwest 155; by the Humboldt Savings and Loan Society to Cath erine M. and Daniel Dodge, s600O until Feb. g. ls00 at per cent, on property in the One Hun dred Block 356, situated on the southeasterly line of Howard street. 110 feet southwest oi Second, southwest 45 by southeast s2:6; by the Hfbernia Savings and Loan Society to Thomas Ashworth. $22.0 900 for one year at 61a per cent situated on the northwest corner of McAllsteI and Laguna streets. west 1876 by north 120; by Company for one year at 6 per cent or property in the 5o-vara block 39, situated or the southeast corner of Pine and sansom( ity Savings Bank to William Hardiman sl6 OO at per cent for period of time ending Jan ciety to A. and Marie Derre. 5000 for one year at per cent, on property in Mission Block 69 situated on the southwest corner of Sycamore
 The principal releases and reeonveyance. Savings Bank to Mary Fletcher Ryer, SIS. GOO or property in the 5o-vara block 150. situated or streets. south 137 6 by east 137:6 by the Secur. ity Savings Bank to Mary F. Ryer, S1O,000 or property in the 5O-vara block 140 situated or the northeast corner of Powell and Bush streets. north 6S:6 by east 67:6; from Jerome Lincoln trustee of the estate of A. C. Whit comb, s100, 900 on property in the 50-vara block 3s situated on the southeast corner of Pine and Sansome streets, east 68:9 by south 37:6; from the Security Savings Bank to William Hadi- man. s20 900; from the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society to Salusch Scheyer, s12, 900 on property In the Western Addition block 365, situated on the northerly line of Fulton street 2o4 feet west of Fillmore. west 100 by north 147:6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

House No, IA Elm street just vacated by
Mr. W. H. Gcnnett. Stable, bath room,
etc. Apply to Lendan Titcomb.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
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The old DIR. Hallock Medical Institute.
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OUR MEDICAL BOOK. and a list
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who seek specialists OF integrity and
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Among the many dispensaries and
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inent ~ the bright and particular star Of
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
A local horseman says that the Dis.

A local horseman says that the as
ease known as ''strangles" is prevaAens
among horses in this vicinity ~
warns all people wishing to keep snen
animals free from this disease TO avoso
letting their horses drink from puols
Watering places. The disease Gauss
the animals threat TO swell oaoyt
making it almost impossible to swar
low either water or food. They aiso
suffer from discharges from the 2a1 :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
Dailp kennebec 9curu.1

~ thanks. cbieuar, n,h,...
lutions Of respect. etc. viii - eS.s.s:.
at the rate Of ten cents pr -
charges less than seyenty-fivc c.. -
All advertising ansoam~em.-.-
entertainments. whose object
raising Of money will be charged = =
rate Of fifteen cents line.
notices. news forn ~
be excluded from our local columns u.
cept such a. refer to advsstissss oe,
plying space in our advertidaG eo,nrs.
and will be run under = e 1raes 1zss
I'm one Of the local pages.
gebscsfhers who fall to rsesivo -
JOURNAL promptly win confer ! 49,
by notifying the Office immediateIv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
KENnEBEc.
LITCHEIELD PLAINS.

LITcHFIELD PLAINS.
The schools in town commenced Mon-
day.
Mrs. I. v. Mayo went to Boston. Tues
day night. called there by the illness Of
her mother. Mrs Binford.
There was a large gathering in at
tendance at Mrs. Oramandal Smiths
lawn party, recently. A pleasing en-
tertainment was given consisting of
singing. recitations and tableaux. de-
signed to represent books of different au-
thors. The proceeds from the sale of ice
cream In the interest of the Sabbath
school amounted to &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
Gas ToRIA.
Beam u. HIhs Kind yos Aam Axsys Bought
S''. q &rzZEZ.-
City Of Augusta Bills.

All persons having bills against the city
are notified to render the same TO the
auditor on or before the FIRST
TUESDAY in September.
The committee on accounts will meet
on MONDAY. SEPTEMBER u, to act
upon such bills.
Bills should be rendered promptly on
the first of each month. and MUST be
approved by the officer or agent of the
city authorized to contract the account.
Bills covering period of two months
or more will AS A RULE GO. OVER A
MONTH before being allowed by the au-
ditor or committee on accounts.
Bills contracted prior to August will go
over to October. and IL such bills are not
rendered before October. win 90 over ia
November
aug3i DIST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
MILL 4 LOCKE,
Augusta, Maine.
Meeting Of Creditors.

U: S. District Court For the District Of
Maine. In Bankruptcy.
The first meeting of the creditors of
"a. ISABEL tiouid of Augusta, Maine adj
judged bankrupt upon her own pefition
to prove their claims against her and
choose one or more trustees Of her es
tate, will be held at the Office Of the ref
cree, Number 1870 Water Street Augusta.
N NAME me on the tenth day of September, A.
ID. 1898, at . O'clock p NJ
FREMONT. J. c. LITTLE
Referee for the Kennebec District.
August 30th, 1898.
sept, dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
LINCOLN.
ALMA.

During the tempest recently, light
ming struck in five places in Alma, but
fortunately there was no damage of
any amount.
The baptist church is undergoing re-
pairs. Metallic sheathing will be put
on in the interior and other needed inn
provements made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" It IL a
great surprise on account of its exc sed-
ing prOmptness In relieving pain in bad.
der. kidney and back, in male or female
Relieves retention o. water almost imme-
diately. If you want quick relief ard
cure this Ia the remedy. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webfter & Co.. Druggists. Augusta.
Ne. thurs. fri Sat, 6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
SOMERSET.
PITTSFIELD.

John Rhodes during a period of mem
tai alteration took poison Monday.
He had been drinking. it is alleged.
and thinking to end his fancied woes.
took teaspoonful of paris green.
This did not have the desired effect ex-
pected and he took another dose, then
as he became sick told his family what
he had done. DR.. f. A. Porter was
hastily summoned and byprompt work
saved his life.-Bangor Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

"A number OF Augusta people left.
yesterday morning. for Bangor. The
prospect for good weather was bright
and held out every inducement for the
fair loving people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

The Ladies Aid Society of the Peo-
PIES church. has aided in reducing the
church debt in a surprising manner,
having earned over 5000 during tne
past year. They have recently made
quilt for their December church SAFE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

Tha body of Helen NJ. Washburn,
VINO died at the Insane hospital was
sent to her home in Saco. on the 945
train yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

A new postoffice known as Presumpscot
was established Monday at A. II. Will
sons store. he being postmaster in that
part Of the town of Falmouth commonly
known as Pleasant Hill, which name
would have been given the Office but
there Is another postoffice of that name In
the county, hence its name from the near
by river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

One of the boys of the LIST Maine -
wearing New York Regiment buttons
on his coat. having exchanged with
member of one of the regiments from
the Empire State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
HANCOCK.
BuycKsPoRT.

A lady belonging in New York. who
Is summering at Sandy Point. while
coasting down the steep hill at Pros
pect Ferry. Monday afternoon, lost
control of her wheel and was thrown
to the ground sustaining very painful
injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

Fred Crawford of Dover. N. H.. who
mas been the guest of friends in this
city. for several days past. returned TO
his home, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

q. 5. Dale of Georgetown, Mass, who
mas been in this city. on business for
the past few days. returned to his
home, Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
EASTPORT.

> SohI Mond5y sAAd Tuesday occurred
the deaths of three of PASSPORTS oldest
residents: Miss Hannah Pearce. Mrs.
Abbie Potter and Mrs. Allan Balkan.
A painter named Redman of Calais,
employed at the railroad depot. fell
from staging. Monday, striking on
his elbow and face, infiicting severe
injury to the bone of his right elbow
as well as cutting his face.
The first accident of the season at
the new railroad station in the former
Brighton field. occurred. early Sunday
evening. to the 14-year-old daughter
of James Malloch. While walking
along the platform of the passenger
depot, she stepped off the edge and fell
on the track few feet below, breaking
her left collar bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

Disguised, played out. tired ana weary
because Of a weak aching back? Com
fort and instant soothing. invigorating
effect IL the Hop Plastels are used You
backache will disappear. Try them. Sol J
everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

Mrs. Horace North of Boston. is the
guest for few days OF Mrs. Henry W.
bradbury on Green Street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

]. r. Creighton of Portland. was
among the business callers to this
city. yesterday.