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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

market less than $4,000. and but very
few of that number enjoy an annual
income of less than $4,000.
Lieutenant Truman II. Newbcrry is
in his own right a millionaire, and
represents a fortune aggregating sew
eral times that amount. He is of one
of the oldest and best families in the
countrv-a family that has been dis
tinguished in the past for its patriot
ism. His brother, Chief Quartermaster
John S. Newberry. is also rated
among the millionaires OF the city.
These two young men have left i'm
mense business interests in Detroit to
go with their comrades to war Both
are intensely patriotic, ana have never
Thought of hcSitating when the call
should come.
Licutenants Cryus Il. Lothrop and
Strathcarn Hendrie represent fortunes
of several millions each. Both are ac
lively engaged in large business enter
prises and neither hesitated to sacrifice
his interests that he, too, might go
with the boys. These young men,
though reared in the lap of luxury. are
never afraid to don Il sou easter and
manipulate a Delaying pin. or even
swab deck, If need be. Their fami-
lies arc among the foremost in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
BRAINS OF A BATTlESHiP.
Deadly Peril TO Which the Commander in
the Coming Tower Is Subjected.

When one of those great modern
fighting machines. which we call
ship because it floats and because we
lack any other more definite or discflhh-
mating name for it, goes into actloh
with decks cleared for battle and guns
manned for the impending contest u
skill and courage and strength, WIN
her sailors stripped to the waist, reaus'
and waiting grimly and silently lol
the signal that will precipitate ue"'n
and carnage, her fate, and the late 81
all those aboard of her. Will De- III
greater measure perhaps than ever pe-
fore in the evolution of naval warfare
the care and responsibility of one man
More than ever before perhaps IN
all the time that has interVeneu since
that remote day when men nrst TOOK
to the sea in ships, will the AFFINITY OF
the man in command count Tor 1allufe
or success as it is great or small much
or little. More than ever before Will
the demand for GOODNESS ana judgment
be paramount. There will need to be
a steadier motive than that which the
fever heat of battle will inspire and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

this city, and many who are just arriving
AT prominence have doubtless dealt their
prospects in business blows from which
it will require years to fully recover.
Yet these men were without exception
moved to 20 to the front through pure
patriotism. There was no compuisiOn
about the matter, They enlisted in the
navy without a single promise from the
government that they should be given
The preference over any other scamen.
When the time arrived for the depart
urc of the boys society turned out en-
massc to see them off. Rich and power
ful parents gave up their pampercd ana
ppttcd boys with a grace that could not
be surpassed by any patriot in the land
At the depot there were fewer cheers
than tears.
A true story is told of Lieutenant New
berry which shows the stuff he Is made
or and 1t Is true Of many others who are
outing last year at Mackinac Island.
They were aboard the United States ship
Michigan and Lieutenant Newberry ard
an assistant were on deck. in the broil-
ing sun. repairing a portion of the rail-
| that had accdently been damaged.
| While engaged at this work Il magnifi-
cent steam yacht steamed swiftly past.
| ON her stern was painted in gold let
tcrs the name "Truant." Ncwbcrrys as
| sistant gazed at the flying craft for IA
moment. and then remarked:
"WhcW. but there's Il beauty: wish |
were on her. DO you know who owns
| herr
well rather" returned Newbcrry
without disseminating his work, she
| belongs to me-
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1t Will require something more than
the possession of mere courage. or the
contempt and scorn of death and ply
steal suffering to stand cool and col
lccted in the midst Of it all, scanning
through narrow patch of sea and sky,
against which the heart of an angry.
seething cloud of low lying smoke. shot
with fire in its center. the ship of the
enemy may be seen. Nor will there be
any particular safety for those in the
brain OF the ship; that will offer no
refuge for fear.
MAY BECOME, \ TOMB.
Any moment may bring annihilation
to the coming tower and blot out in
4 fleeing instant OF time the lives II
its occupants. Bullets may stray
death dealing through its portfolios, or
a shell blowing into its side may rX-
podc and blow ii clear Of the deck.
For While il is true that good armor
plate has been invented, ii is also
equally true that mans inventive skill
has been at work To create a projactile
| hat viii pierce the best of armor plate
and his labor has not been entirely in
vain
The fight Of the Huascar with TN"
Almerante Cochrane OF the coast Of
Bolivia in 1891 has only II he recalled
to give some idea Of the danger that
threatens the conning-toWer and its
occupants. The coming tower OF the
Huascar became her commanders
tomb. for when Commander Agucrre
entered it after the fight was Well on
in search Of Admiral ,rau, he Stun
bled over his supcrior's body; near the
admiral was lieutenant Ferre. his nav
al aid, also dead. y shell had struck
the toWer-and Aguerre was in COM
mand Of the ship. He took his station
IN the tower and when a little later
Lieutenant PalaCios entered he found
there three men lying prom" and dead
upon the deck instead of two. He had
hardly given his first order when a
bullet from the rifle Of a marine
prrcEed in the enemy's top struck him
in the head, so that when Lieutenant
GareZon. observing that no orders is
sued from the brain of the ship. made
his way thither, he found there four
dead men instead of hree.-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
"BETTER WORK WISELY THAN WORK HARpn
GREAT EFFORTS ARE UNNECESSARY IN
HOUSEKEEPING If YOU USE
SAPOI-lO
TIE CON- ANDER-iN-CHlEF.
An English Newspaper Expresses Its Opinion
OF the Head OF the Nation

At present ii looks very much as If
President Mckinley were going TO turn
out one Of the plain men who are re-
made and Illuminated by the force Of
the mighty issues with which they have
to deal. All the accounts from Wash
inEton seem to show that the President
is facing very difficult problem with
just the quiet dignity and strength
which one would desire to see display
cd hN the head Of the state. Like all
or almost all. rulers of men, he is de-
vvlorng that curious feeling about
destiny which seems prerogatiVe Of
the great kings. The correspondent Of
the Daily Mail" tells US, for example
that The President cannot be persuad-
ca to take precautions in regard to the
possibility Of assassination. ON being
reminded of the fate of Presidents Lin
coin and Garfield, Mr.. mckinley said;
They had done their work, although
they knew it not. If | have finished
mine il makes no difference how many
policemen and guards there may be
around the White House That * one
of the dangers voluntarily assumed
when | took office. | have no fears.
The President. the DAILY Mail" cor
respondent adds. walks and rides On,
daily, "rrhe deep lines nf anxiety and
care are now smoothcd away his eve
is bright his sion l. brisk ana his sali1-
tation cheorv" THAI note of fataIisn
coupled win a +,1a serenity If de-
meanor il very striking It j. seldom
Thar The men vino arc 1ittle a. haart
ana incapal,l,. If taking bjsr Questions
in q big way. are able to show s1cb an
examine Of the mems aeoua IN arduis
Wordsworth tells us that the hannv
warrior is he who. when called unon ia
face great issues
W. IT, II iofrE' allo 9itlied l.;
spirel."
IF the accounts We have nuoted are
we'll founded II would saa,,, +ba+ Tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
DETROIT SMELLS IN THE NAVY.
Michigan MiIIionaires Among the First to
Volunteer.

In all probability the most ariStocra-
tic organization that has gone to fight
the Spaniards halls from Detroit II is
known as the Michigan State Naval
Brigade and numbers of 261 men. The
brigade IS now on the auxiliary cruis-
er Yosemite, at Norfolk. Va. OF the
total 1870 men are from Detroit the re-
mainder coming from several other
Michigan cities.
The Naval reserve, so far as Detroit
is concerned has been in the past
more social organization than a nav
al battalion; more a swell club than a
company of sad sea dogs. The De
troit detachment was made up of De-
troit's SWelldom-young men of the
hluest of Mchigan's blood. who We're
supposed to have weakness for the
Captain Marryat style of ''sailoring."
At the last moment before departing
for the coast it was found that the
membership of the brigade fell some
what below the number desired by the
government. and it was hastily aug
mented by new recruits. No attention
was paid to the social qualifications of
the recruits, and. therefore, a portion
of the $50 of the Detroit reserves are
not of the aristocracy. Fully one hun
dred. however, are representatives of
some of the oldest and Wealthiest fami-
lies in the city.
In the Michigan brigade there are
twelve millionaires or heirs apparent
to fortunes that average more than
81. 600 900: fully score either possess or
will inherit fortunes that exceed
$780, 900. and at least fifty are worth
more than $4,000.
Scarcely one of the one hundred orig
inal members of the Detroit battalion
lives in a mansion that is worth in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

Boston man, awaking suddenly
Wh-what crash was that?
His wife-Perhaps the kitchen towel
fell down.
THE kitchen towel?"
Yes. That's all the crash we have
in the house. cleveland Plain Dealer.
New Jersey farmers are rather timid
about raising peas this summer"
Why"
80, they're afraid the Spanish will
come along and shell them.
phia North American.
To Dewey--Hold the fort for we are
ing.-Syracuse Evening Herald.
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A CARD.

To my friends in Kcnnebec valley:
l take pleasure in introducing to you
Mr.. w. A. Carlisle, who represents The
NJ. Steinert l. Sons Co., piano dealers,
Portland, Me. Ibelieye him to be up
right in all his dealings. What he tells
you at night, you will find true in the
morning. He is located permanently in
this city, and those desiring first class
piano at the lowest possible price, and on
The most liberal terms, will do we'll to
call on him before purchasing.
P.O. vickery.
Augusta, Me-, April Z, 1898.
aprSdtf
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Proposals for Building Ha'l .
Water Street.

The committee on highways o1 Y" ia
give notice that they are prePdd,ygcayat
ceivc bids for the uecessar! Ind
removal of the present wan al, ali
building of a new retainihS rom
the west side of Water stltee south
junction with Northern aNtH i',r and s
ly eighty feet; the eXcava!.LupII, ,ded .
necessary concrete work Is IN Il, fine
labor, materials and masonry ~ ,nar i%
The work to be done and 5 esnecif
nished according to plans ah4 r. b G
tons on file at the Office Oh '" Ma.
chell, city engineer, Ausus nv or
Right is reserved to reject aug
bids. mr. bet
May p, 1898. rhairman
Committee on Highways, Augusta
Augusta, Me-, May 10, 1873.
mayo, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

One of the most interesting sights
of Manila are the cigarette or cigar
girls. About sunset any week day YOU
may see coming out of Il long. low
building near one of the bridges. and
vending their way by twos and threes.
many hundred women. clad in the sim
pie but picturesque costume of the
Indian, of all ages from u to 80. most
of them having fine eyes. hair and
figure, but homely faces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Proposals for Post Fund Supplies
IroaSuFtT ; VIII
Eastern Branch. \. II: y. "

Treasurer plbNL' :
Eastern Branch. \. II: D. ". N
Togus. Maine, May i. y
Sealed proposals will he recghea
this Office until II O'Clock NJ, Juny !,
1898, for furnishing and delivery u =
beer at Lastern Branch. \. H. L, u
quantity to bc Increased ten per cen.
required, during the execution OF 'n' :
tract. .e.,,a
Printed instructions and speclljh ,j !,
and blank proposals will be sup gpL.,,os \
application to this Office. SampLe ~,
scented by bidders will not be c9 onscis
unless same are called for n spsI ~
tons. The right is reserved 10 nv vi
any or all proposals or 10 Wa"o ""'
formalities therein. sba
Envelopes containing proposals, I'd
he endorsed. Proposals for l-as' ne
n. II. d. V. g." and addressed u 'D'
dersigne1. :.
A. /. SMITH. Treasure.
Approved: s. II. ALLEN, Governor
may20 dot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Steinway, Hardman, Gabler, Pease
James & HoImstrom and other
HIGH Grade Pianos.

The unique Aeolian and the Aerioi
(self playing piano.
A full line of music. small instruments
and musical merchandise.
If unable to call on us. write to us for
any information desired and your letter
will receive prompt attention. Catalogues
mailed free. lowest prices. most liberai
terms.
SIT CONGRESS ST., PORTLAND. ME.
r. G. McGOULDRIC,
Manager.
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EXPENDITURES IN i

Claims by death, endowments
and annuities, surrendered
policies and dividends or
returns premiums, total paid
policyholders ............
Taxes. Expenses. including
agents commissions, adver-
tising. salaries, &c......
Profit and loss account. in
Guiding premiums on bonds
purchased. and sl0N,el0
charged off from real estate
to cover possible deprecid-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Total
LIABILITIES.

ali other Claims ..,,......... s5SSsl
Surplus. companv's standard, 4ls
Surplus by legal standard of
n. J.. n. Y. etc, based on
market value of assets and
per cent. reserve. ............. AN
Policies issued and revived in
1897, 13.149, insuring ........... Si.6h
Policies in force Ian. list, 1898,
81, 13S, insuring. an ............ - iS
The company F'oi paid over SOU
Maine and has ! F.argcr per cent.
the insurance its@.s 5 written in the
now in force th3 .sany other compa
c. F. d. ZAP. District Age
IS Exchange St, Portland,
F. II. ENWRIGHT, So. Gardiner
Special Agent.
marCh4. eoGtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
ia15. "a,
SD ANNUAL STATEMENT,
Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Co
NEWARK, NJ.
AMZI DODD, President.
i2n5,
RECEIPTS IN 1877.
s11,&l
AMZI DODD, President.

Received for premiums. 1900. sS,6sH|
Received for interest and rents 3,2g@I
s11,&lal
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N, STElNERT ( SONS Co.

The leading piano and music house own
ing and operating fifteen large stores.
t>oie New England representatives for the
sale of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Total expenditures............
ASSETS JANUARY /. /

Cash on hand and in banks.
Loans on collateral, u, S.
bonds and other securities.
United States and other
bonds, par....................
First bonds and mortgages
on real estatc................
Real estate. ..........
Loans on policies in force,
Agents balances and cash
obligations ....,.............
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

Interest due and accrued....
Net deferred and unrcported
premiums on policies in force
The record-union., 1898-04-26
a SACRAMENTAN'S SUCCESS.
j. Lincoln StefPens at the Front in
New York Lournalism.

Sacramentans will read with pleasure
what the New York correspondent OF
the Boston Literary World" has to say
of j. Lincoln Steffens son of Jos. Stef-
fens Of this city, who a few years .tgo
entered on newspaper writer's career
in New York. The correspondent says:
Several months ago l wrote of the
change of management that had taken
place in the Commercial Advertiser,
and since then l have been watching
the paper with interest 1t has already
attracted attention for it's vigor and
freshness, and has taken it's place
among the most interesting of all the
New York dailies. The credit for the
Improvement of its local department is
due to Mr.. j, Lincoln Steffens, the young
Californian, whose short stories of the
New York slums have won considerable
praise, and whose abilities, after several
years of training on the Evening Post,
We're recently secured for the city edit
orship of the Commercial Advertiser
Mr. Stenens has gathered about him
for his repertorial staff a brilliant band
of young writer's. 1t is his aim to bring
out the best in the members of his stan,
and he not only carefully avoids ham
pering them in any way, but encourages
them to do their work in their own etyle.
/ hear that he is looking out for young
and clever writer's, and that he has a
particular fondness for college men"
The record-union., 1898-04-26
WATCH.

Watch your footsteps; you may slip and
injure yourself.
Watch your habits: they may grow
upon you unawares and get beyond your
control.
Watch the tendency of the times. The
world is moving and changing every day
and you cannot afford to be left behind.
Watch the course of events. 1t may
mean to you the securing of fortune or
the loss of what you already possess.
Watch carefully the interests Of your
true friends. They are always few in
number, and you cannot do too much
for those who have been tested and tried.
Watch above all things your health.
1t is the most precious possession you
can ever have in this life
Watch for the first signs of a cold, a
cough, and symptoms of malaria, pneu-
monia, or consumption, and bear IN
mind that there is but one thing that
can check these troubles quickly, and
that is a pure Stimulant
Watch carefully those who try to per-
suade you to take false stimulants, and
bear IN mind that there is but one pure,
scientific, medicinal stimulant, and that
is Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky
Watch the effects which follow the use
OF this great discovery, and you Will ma
that If taken in time and according 70
directions. the annoying symptoms
which. unless checked, viii lead TO GER
tain sickness or death, will disappear,
and you will be by this means restored
to health and happiness, and thus Sc
cure q new lease of life.
The record-union., 1898-04-26
AN OCEAN PARADISE.
4 Sacramentan's Opinion OF the
Sandwich Islands,

a. A. Van VOORHEES, has just returned
from a months sojourn in the Sand
wich Islands, whittier he went in COM
pany with Or. W. r. Cluness.
Mr. Van Voorhies stated to a Rec
ord Union" reporter yesterday that he
was charmed with the islands. Every
body there, he says, seemed to be max
ing money. The soil is fertile, the eli
mate delightful, and the cost of living
small. He and DR.. Cluness hired a
horse and phaeton for an entire month
for 500, and they drove everywhere
over the finest of macadamized roads.
There is practically but one sentiment
there, says Mr.. Van Voorhies, on the
subject Of annexation, and that is in
favor of becoming a part OF the United
States. He had always favored annex
alton, but if he had not his visit would
have converted him to that side. DR..
Cluness went there an ayowed and
strong opponent of annexation, but
when he left Honolulu he was just as
enthusiastic the other way.
Everybody on the islands realizes that
some leading nation Will annex them.
and-with the exception of a few natives
and a small colony of Englishmea-
America has the preference. Mr.. Van
The record-union., 1898-04-26
THRIFTY BEGGARS.
Some of Them Getting Rich OFF the
Generous-Hearted

For several weeks past a cripple,
crushed nearly out of human semb-
lance, has dragged himself along the
principal streets of the city soliciting
aims. The manned man was a genuine
object of pity, and was so contorted
as to be obliged to travel about on his
hands and knees.
But yesterday he left for Fresno, and
to an officer who saw him safely aboard
the train he talked freely.
This town." said the unfortunate,
don't amount to much. It has only
been worth $5 a day to me since have
been here, and 1 can do better than
that. I'm going to Fresno, and will be
in Los Angeles during the fiesta, and
will there clean up SO a day.
I've been at this business three
years, and I'm making money. l have
banked 81 coo a year, and 1 intend to
work three years longer. Then I will
invest my money in houses and lots
and live off my income
And so the cripple passed out of town.
In speaking of the incident yesterday
Chief Of Police Dwyer recalled a legless
unfortunate who several years ago Wis
tied the railroad shops when the en-
ployes were being paid Off Every man,
after he had received his months pay
dropped a piece of money into the beg
gar's hat.
In the evening Dwyer went to the
cripple with two $50 gold pieces and
asked him to give small change for
them. This the unfortunate man did.
and had $50 in change left-$15 for his
days work
Mr.. Dwyer reported the matter to
Master Mechanic Heintzleman, and
from that day to this beggars have not
been allowed in the shops.
The record-union., 1898-04-26
A HEARTLEss MOTHER.
She WiiIfulIy Abandons Her Home
and Children.

Dan Healy, officer of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
yesterday arrested Mrs. Nellie Nc
Laughlin, who lives in the vicinity of
Eleventh and Q streets, for willfully
neglecting her two children, aged q and
3 years, respectively.
In the presence of the City Attorney
she said she intended never to return
to or do anything for her children, and
detied the officials to punish her.
Healy showed the woman a picture OF
a man other than her husband, ana
asked her if she thought more of him
than Of her children. She replied that
she did, and that the children would
never be given any care by her.
The officials state that when woman
Willfully deserts her children the act
constitutes a felony and they propose
to prosecute the case.
Late last night Special Officer Carroll
reported that one of the children was
running about the streets, with nobody
to look after it. The children were sup
posed to be in the care of their father.
The record-union., 1898-04-26
The Arrival of the Millennium.

Tie date Of the advent Of THIS happy
period has so often been fixed by prophets
of many creeds, and there has been so
many disappointments, that a grave doubt
of its reality has gotten in the minds even
of the creduIous. It's arrival would be wei
come especially in our larger cities where
crime seems rampant. But those ac-
quainted with the facts-and their name is
legion-including many physicians of emf
nence. are aware from personal obserTa-
ton and experience that HOstetter's S Stom-
ach Bitters is an admirable means of pre-
venting and remedying kidney and blad-
der complaints. Liver and malarial trou-
ness and nausea are all overcome by this
beneficent regulator and tonic. When ap-
petite is impaired and sleep broken or un-
refreshing, d wineglassful shortly before
meals and before retiring will do much to
remedy the difficulty. Use with regu-
larity.
The record-union., 1898-04-26
NEW TODAY.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS-ES
is herey given by the Undersigned, NJ v
Graham, Administrative with the will an
nexed. of the estate of ]. A. Bachelor
sons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the neces-
sary vouchers, within four months after
said Administrative, at the law office of
Miller & Brown, 405I5 ] street. Sacra-
mento, Cal, the same being the place for
said estate in the county of Sacramento,
State of California.
NJ. Y. GRAHAM,
Administrative with the will annexed of
the estate of J. A. Bachelor, deceased.
Dated. April %, 1898.
Miller & Brown, Attorneys for Estate,
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