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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

| from taking extreme measures in re-
gard to it. Many show Discrimination
to search the records each year to as
| certain the amount of money loaned on
| mortgage. Stocks and bonds are taxed
| to a small extent apparently.
Electric light companies stock is
| taxed at $220,545: water companies
stock at $524.7 65: gas companies at
$3l4, 125; other companies stock on $641, :
1O7; while railroad bonds are taxed to
the amount only of s14,S5O and all other
bonds to the amount of $42,5S0. When
we consider that the railroads and the
street railways of the State have bonds
outstanding to the amount of $38. 600, 600.
of which only $5,14662S are held by the
savings banks and add to them the
large amount of State county and
municipal bonds, together with those
issued by water companies, electric
light companies and other corporations,
we must conclude that very large
amount of property Of this kind es-
capes all taxation.
That the local assessors under pres
ent conditions will not reach them for
purposes OF taxation seems very evil
dent. This practical exemption of a
great amount of personal property i'm
poses an unequal burden upon the
farms and other visible property
Thus is brought about unequal taxa
ton and consequent complaint of in
justice. The State assessors are unable
to equaliZe these disproportionate
valuations except partially, and this
equalization applies only to towns and
the State tax which is only a seventh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
In Memoriam.

n the death of Mrs. Mary f. Pitts
VINO passed To the home eternal Mon
day. Dec. IS, Augusta loses one of its
Oldest residents. As the true artist
forms his pictures by few telling lines.
50 words fitly chosen. though few in
number. give the clearest understand
ing of a human life
Mrs. Pitts leaves the happy inheritance
70 her children and a wide circle OF
friends. of a devoted Christian life spent
IN kindly deeds and loving service to all
whom she could in any way a4u or help
The hearthstone was dear mother s
throne writes an absent daughter. land
her sceptre. love. Her going was the
peaceful ending of a quiet life.
To my mind her views Of the right life
are best expressed in these lines which
she sent me years ago:
Build little fence Of trust around to-
day,
Fill the space with loving work and
therein stay.
Look not through the shelt'ring bars
upon tomorrow.
God will help thee bear what comes of
JOY sorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
AUGUSTUS VALUES.
Figures Taken from the Reports Of Stale As.
SCISSORS.

! The report of the State assessors brings
\ out many interesting facts relating to
| the gains in the city of Augusta from
the year 1898 to 1899. The returns of the
/ local assessors are given in full in every
| class in the tables of the State assessors
and from these can be found the parts
| relating to Augusta. First of all Is shown
the gain in the polls for the year In 1898
there We're 1859 polls. while in 1899 there
We're 3lo5 On the previous year 100 polls
were not taxed but this year that num-
Der has been reduced to rs. Our rate OF
taxation has as every citizen knows.
been reduced from OPS to .O23 sper cent.
In the real estate resident there was a
slight falling off. the present amount
| standing at s3,63l7l against ss.633, 500.
For the nonresident it is found there
are sl,526,995 against sl.52l,s45 OF per-
sonal estate there are sl.773,7O2 against
s52l. S33. The total valuation stands at
s., o33. 261 against s6,9o5S 54 last year The
live stock values this year are $146, il3
against sll7.S50 The assessors found
more bank stock within the city this
year than last, finding s3S3,923 against
1923 665.
OF bicycles it was found there were 3st
against S33 last year. SThe value of the
carriages in the city has fallen OF from
So, 900 to $4,000. In the line of furniture
the values are now placed at 1888. 397
against 81, AS. Our schoolhouses are
valued at 100000.
OF live stock it was found there were
1475 horses valued at 81. 625: % three-year-
old colts. valued at $685. 90 two-year-old
colts valued at s1025; 10 one-year-oid
colts valued a $500; 1865 cows valued at
$4,000; % oxen valued at 1895; l79 sheep
valued at 1855; 202 swine valued at sI4l9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Robbed the Grave.

a startling incident. of which Mr.. John
Oliver Of Philadelphia, was the subject.
is narrated by him as follows: II was in
a most dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken. tongue coat
ed, pain continually in back and sides.
no appetite-gradually growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately. friend advised try
ing Electric Bitters:' and to my great
joy and surprise. the first bottle made a
decided Improvement | continued their
use for three weeks. and am now a well
man. | know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave Of another victim" No
one should fail to try them. Only so cts.
guaranteed. at Bowditch & Webster'S,
Augusta; G. H. Beanes. Gardiner; 8. g.
Lightbody, Waterville, drug stores.
decls2O,22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Morning Session.

The State Grange began the work Of
Thursday morning at 9l5. g. NJ. Cow
eli VAS appointed chairman of the com
mittee on memorial exercises.
While waiting for the report Of the
committee on taxation the audienc"
was favored by two recitations by a.
T.. Morse. st. Peter at the Gate, and
'TIrothcr Spear" both Of which We're
received with applause.
The following committees reported:
a NJ. 1'Witchell upon taxation and leg
isIation. report being tabled for discus
sion during the afternoon; Prof. Mum
son. chairman of committee on depart
mcnt of agriculture ana University Of
Maine: G. s Stctson on Cooperation;
Prof. ". ]. Thompson Of South China.
on education ]. Henry Moore on
mutual aid. all of which with the eX-
ception of the first, were accepted and
adopted.
Brother u. II. Thing of Mt. Vernon,
offered memorial resolution on the
death of Maria 9. Hall, who died n
Washington. u. e., oct. I. ana VINO
was Pomona of the National Grange
for four years ana it was adopted.
\ rising vote of thanks was extended
Z II. -
of Lisbon. FOR their efficient assistance
at the installation of officers.
Among those who took the sixth de-
cree. last evening We're three VINO We're
present at the organization Of the
Maine state Grange, y years ago. Prof..
G.. NJ. Gowell of Orono. Eli HodgkinS
of Greene. and George Toothaker Of
Pownal
DR.. J. NJ. Dearborn then called for
FIVE minutes in which those disposed
could Law contributions upon the altar
as a Christmas gift for the inmates
Of the Grange cottage at Good VIII
Farm. About $21 was contributed.
The secretary was authorized 70 draw
an order on the treasurer 10 S6o ana
Mace il in the hands of Bother Edward
Wiggin for Good Will Farm. that tilt
Grange might have the pleasure 81
having the expenses Of fitting the
Grange cottage.
prof w. j. Thompson gave the re
NOR: of committee on education IN the
| absence of its chairman, Sister A. H.
Ellis. ..,.,,
| Mrs earle favored the audience with
two humorous selections ana receiNeu
7 hearty applause.
7 H. Moore. chairman OF the com
,,ittaa on mutual aid reported ana the
report was accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
C. F. Metcalf and family, living on

c. f. Metcalf and family living on
Melville street. had very close escape
from asphyXiation. early Thursday
morning. Owing to some trouble with
the coal stove. the gas escaped into the
rooms of the house and when Mr.. Met
calf awoke he found that not only him
self but Mrs. Metcalf and two sons were
greatly affected by the gas. A physi-
clan was called and they were soon out
of danger though still feeling the i'll
effects of the gas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Afternoon Session.

The first part of Thursday afternoon
was devoted t. the memorial exercises
on the death of two prominent mem
bers, Mrs. NJ o. Hall of Washington.
and b. +. Briggs. member Of the ex-
the choir and invocation by the chap
lain, y. II. Thing introduced the fol
lowing resolution of respect:
Mrs. Nj. o. Han deceased in Washing
ton. u. -. oct 7. 1872. Sister Hall WAS
Pomona Of this Grange for four years
and performed the duties of her office
with fidelity. Sister Han was a devoted
Christian a faithful wife ana mother.
ana in al the relations Of life was faith
full ana true.
Resolved. that in the death Of Sister
Hall W. have lost a worthy member
whose memory We cherish with pleasure
That ~ deeply nmpathize with Brother
Han in his great afliction, ana that 4
copy Of these resolutions be sent t.
Brother Han ami spread upon our rec
ords.
Prof. Gowell then presented the follow
ing resolutions Of respect upon the death
Of H. +. Briggs, they being seconded
with appropriate" remarks by Eli IIodg-
kins q. Roberts, Il. W. Mckeen. Boyden
Bearce, Edward Wiggin, Prof. Munson,
Prof Gowen. q. NJ. Twitchell ana q.
Gardner:
Since last we met one brother. Il. +.
Briggs, has answered the last great
call ana gone from among Us. A great,
Il noble, a true. an honorable and
worthy man has closed 4 life fun Of
:
good that lives after him. With an I'M
bounding faith in the promise of our
Heavenly Father he laid down the
career of life with the assurance that
all is Well We will ever cherish his
memory in our hearts and We recon-
mend that page in our journal of
proceedings be set apart in commemo-
ration of him and his services i'll the
Grange.
Resolved, that a marked copy of the
journal of proceedings be sent the fam
lily and friends.
At the close of these exercises the
report of the committee on taxation
and legislation was taken from the
able and discussed by Brothers Eli
Hodgkns of Greene's Corner. f. s.
Adams Of BoWdoinham. Il. w. Mckeen
Of Augusta, J. A. Roberts and Merrill.
After slight amendment the report was
accepted.
The chairman of the committee on
officers salary reported an increase of
salary for the leading officers.
The report of the committee for the
good of the order was presented by its
chairman. S. F. Sweetsr Of New
Gloucester. and was accepted.
Eli Hodgkins presented the report of
the committee on agriculture. which
was accepted and a motion of Bro. G..
NJ. GQWel that the master appoint
committee of one from each county to
solicit members to the State Dairy As
socation. thereby extending its mem
bership. was sustained.
The last report of the afternoon was
given by Mrs. Mary Il. Aiken; chair
man Of the committee on subordinate
Oranges, and was accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

1T ought to be made capital offence
to place any boxes or goods on the
sidewalk on Water street. during the
holidays" said one irate pedestrian,
who had been vainly trying to get
along without humping in to every
other person he met, Thursday after
noon. There is little enough room.
anyway, and when even small article
is placed outside the doors it is found
very troublesome indeed for the passers
by"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

1t is not to be wondered at that sew
eral applications to take the census in
Augusta, have been filed with Super
visor Place of South Berwick. The
census taker of each ward will make
about $3.50, in the month of next June.
and 10 the person who has little else to
do al that time, it will give a very good
remuneration, considering the time
that will have to be expended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Evening Session.

The evening session began soon after
30. The ron call Of Pomona Grange
was responded to as follows: Andruscog-
gin, by Eli IIodgkins: Aroostook. by
Master Columbus Hayford; oxford, by
Master-elect Pcrhlm: Knox, by Master
elect u. j. Rowlcy. South Hope; Somer-
set. by Lecturer AnseI IIGlway; Penob-
scot. by Master Boyden Bearce; Piscata-
aus. by maSter-clect; Waldo, by ID. o.
Bowen: Hancock, by Master John Dorlty,
York, by Seth Snott; Cumberland. by s.
f. SwettSir: Washington, by Sister Pur-
by $. +. Archibald; West Washington. by
\. r.. White. Lincoln, ~ /. t.. Moody,
North Whitclirld.
Ansel HnlWay Of SkoVhegan, State dep
uty. reported 10 Oranges organized NJ r.
organized since spring, with good pros
poets If increasing the number.
Worthy Master Gardner then intro
.duCod his friend Mrs. Hannibal hawkins.
who entertained the assembly with thr6 4
character selections. ard it WAS the opin-
ION that Brother Morse made a frsi-cla -
old lady and understood the motions OF
knitting very wei.
Remarks for the 41ud Of the order We're
made by Sister r. H. Libby and Brothers
u. : Strtsou. ]. II. Roberts, Il. Wiggln
q. NJ. GoWrIl. 9. Gardner. 6. NJ. witch
ell f. 4. lIodgkius ana :. +. Emerson,
\ treat of candy and apples was fur
nished the company and greatly appreci-
at.d. Sister Il. j. earle entertained the
Patrons with two selections. Sister
earle has an easy manner and is always
pleasing III her work. Brother Morse
Continued on page g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Come, for all things are ready. F. l..
Webber's usual luck has not deserted
him in securing fine birds for the
Christmas dinner Turkeys. chickens.
ducks and geese are supplemented with
plenty of Boston celery. lettuce, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Total.
Sll.S32 go4 81. BIC 49

Tabl's eoilow with other recapituIa-
tons of the amount of money at in
terest stock in trade, bank stock. etc.
Then is given the taxes assessed dur
ing the year, on the railroads, savings
institutions, telegraphs and telephones.
Last Of all the table showing the State
tax which the Journal has before given
in full
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

1t is quite a sight to see the two
fancy lambs hanging in front of Hill
& Locke's department store. This
firms supply Of everything for the
Christmas dinner is ample. Turkeys,
geese. ducks. chickens, Boston celery,
etc all choice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
4 Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on so cent bottle OF
Greene'S Warranted Syrup OF Tar ii 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 2F.cent bottle to prove sat
isfact0ry or money refunded.
Bowditch & Webster. Kinsman e. Co.
F.X KPartridge
Arthur Tetrault. Temple Pharmacy
John Coughlin, Augusta
A. B. Hutchinson, HailowelI
Robinson Il Co. Chas Ward e Co
C.. H. Beane. Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

fifteen minutes, with only cake of Ivory Soan and water
you can make better cleansing you can buv
Ivory Soap Paste will take spots from clothing; and will clean
carpets rugs kid gloves slippers patent enamel russell leather and
canvas soeS ea'er BELTS painted woodwork and furniture The
special value Of Ivory Soap this form arises from the fact that
Gan oe USED with damp sponge cloth cleanse many articles
mat cannot be washed because they stand the free appI
ton Of water. rf'
Of
ofyem
q NJ PACE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

CONTINUED on page g.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-02
FOUR MEN WERE KILLED
IN THE SAMOAN TROUBLE.
Admiral Kautz Cables That the British
Are Acting With Him-Germany's
Plan Approved

WASHINGTON, April The following
was given out at the state department
this afternoon: The secretary of state
has received from the secretary OF the
navy a telegram to him by Rear Admiral
Kautz relating TO the Samoan affairs. II
Is dated Newcastle, n. S. W. March %
ana reads as follows;
THE Mataafa people obeyed the orders
to leave the government reservations.
Since then they have become aggressive
killing Private Holloway and three Brit
lsh sailors. Our man was killed while
guarding the American consulate. The
German consul Issued an incendiary proc
iamation. saying that my proclamation
was untrue. and that he should uphold
the provisional government. The British
forces act in concert with the United
States, shelling the rebels where they can
be reached
A copy Of the dispatch was SEM to the
German ammbassador
A semi-officlal note published this even
ing says the German proposal to dispatch
to Samoa high commission, consisting
OF an official plenipotentiary from each
power, is regarded by the American gov-
ernment as being suitable to the purpose,
in view OF President Mckinley, who.
through the ambassador, expressed sur
prise and deep regret when he heard the
news of a collision at Apia, and the
American representative at Samoa was
instructed Geographically to take every
care to preserve the status quo without
further conflict.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-02
THE DEXTER SUPPLIED
COAL TO DEwEYs FLEET.
British Ship Arrives In New York from
Manila, Where she Had Been Dur
ing the War.

NEW YORK, April L--1he three-mast-
ed British Ship Honolulu. which was In
the harbor Of Manila during the battle
Of Nay and throughout the Spanish
American war, has arrived here with
1850 bales OF hemp, having left Manila
November g. Her crew consisted Of u
men, Of whom six were FHlplnos The
Fillplnis did not make very good seamen.
according TO the whke men In the crew.
Captain Dexter said that he went to
Manila with 200 tons Of coal from New
castle and had landed about 1900 tons
when the operations OF the Americans
made Il necessary for him to draw out
from his moorings. He was subsequently
boarded BY an American naval officer.
who told him the coal would be needed
By the American vessels
The captain went aboard the Olympia
where Admiral Dewey said to him:
Il shall have 70 use your coal, but
viii pay you in gold. viii also allow
you demurrage until the coal Is taken
out"
50 from May 1 70 August the Honolulu
furnished fuel TO the American squadron.
Captain and Mrs. Dexter, with their two
little chkdren. saw the battle Of Manila
and watched all summer the rebel bands
storm the Spanish trenches and finally
Admiral Dewey clearing the trenches for
the advance OF the American soldiers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-02
GOVERNOR OF NEBRASKA
DOESN'T FANCY THE IDEA.
Refuses to Commend the Gallantry Of the
States Troops by Praising
War of Conquest

LINCOLN, Neb., April 1.-Governor
Poynter tonight sent message TO the
legislature vetolng the senate bill which
commends the First Nebraska regiment
in the Philippines, The language in
the bill objected TO by the governor fol-
lows:
THAT we acknowledge with gratitude
and joy the debt that the state owes them
by reason Of the honor conferred upon It
by their valor while defending in the
Philippines the principles Of our govern
ment and adding glory to our flag"
The governor in his veto says; Il can
not stmdfy myself and the calm judg-
ment Of the thinking people Of this COM
monwealth by giving official approval to
the statement that the war of conquest
now carried on in the Philippines IS in
defense Of the principles Of our govern
ment and is adding new glory to our
flag"
The senate promptly passed the bill over
the veto, but like effort failed in the
house. the populists voting solidly to sus-
tain the governor
The bill was passed several days ago,
and the veto followed shortly after an
extended conference between Governor
Poynter and w. ]. Bryan, who returned
home today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-02
MARrnUR's FORCE RESTING
North Dakota Regiment Has a Brush
With the Rebels.

North Dakota Regiment Has a Brush
With the Rebels.
| MANILA. April 1.-The American forces
commanded by Macarthur are resting at
Malolos today. The men are In good con-
dition considering the fatigues O: the
campaign. The plans OF the rebels. II
they have any. are sonjec,ural.
Considerable rebel forces have been
collected along the front OF Lnwton and
Hall. who are holding the line from the
walerworks to Ia Lonla There Is shoot
ing nightly along this line. apparently for
the purpose OF breaking the Americans
sleep Consequently l,awton has detailed
ilvc sharpshooters from each company
to attend TO the rebels. and the Americans
arc p,ckng on numbers Of them.
II Is reported that 800 rebels under
Pillar are concentrated at Cainta and
faytay.
General King this morning sent out a
reoonnltering party OF two companies OF
the North Dakota regiment. and a brisk
engagement followed. during which seven
Flpinos were killed. On the American
side a lieutenant and two prlvates were
wounded.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-02
HEAVY DEALINGS ON NEW
YORK BTocK EXCHANGE.
Railways Show Up strong for a Few
Days, and All Other Properties Show
Substantial Rise During the Week.

NEW YORK. April 1--gtock trading
this week was often Wild and dealing
averaged over a million shares daily
for the four days. Good Friday being a
holiday. The largest volume preceded the
check which the advance received about
Wednesday noon.
In the earlier trading there was a con-
siderable liberalization Of interest, later
the activity manipulated speciaities.
which had already been prominent. con-
centrated attention with an easing OF
prices in the railways for the lack Of in
terest
The g!o=eF stocks, CO eac=.aes= 1es.-
iugs were pushed up at lively rate
without very important news appearing.
Brooklyn Transit. which has sold at IS.
and within year az 3. touched ssA.
with subsequent easing on, but clos
Ing with a B-polnt net rise. Federal
steel rose ilM and Peoples Gas, too. was
strong Manhattan eign,s sold up 10 eih.
American Tobacco. Is. sugar. 7. with most
Of the other speclaltIes showing ad-
yances excepting the Morgan properties.
especially the coalers. The railways were
strong at some times, although afterward
dropping.
The Vanderbllts we're oil moved upward
on renewal OF the talk that appeared
during the January boom. Of a possible
amalgamatlon OF some Of the properties
but there was a partial recession as
the report was dlscredited in some circles
Northwest advanced Is points, six OF
which Il failed TO hold. The sDeculators
gave much attention TO the Samoan and
Philippine situations, the money market
and sterling exchange.
Can money. shortly before the close on
Thursday. touched the highest figure-2
per cent-that has been witnessed In a
long time. The extreme rate was to be-
lated borrowers making provision for
loans carrying over till Monday. Money
ranged from 3Is TO l2 per cent for call
accommodation. with most OF the bus.-
ness transacted not far below the ex-
treme legal rate. s per cent. TO which
figure the banks advanced their funds.
The strength and advance in sterling ex-
change. colncident with stringent money,
was attributed TO the preparations for
April foreign dividend and interest dis
bursements This was accounted for by
others as being partly due to antcipa-
tory purchases connected with the forth
coming settlement OF the Philippine In
demnity.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-02
LAKE CITY LYNcHERs TO
ANSWER MURDER CHARGE.
Fifteen Prominent South Carolinans VIII
Be Arrafgned for the Killing Of
Postmaster Baker.

CHARLESTON. 5. C.. April l.-Fifteen
prominent citizens Of Lake City. s. c..
viii be put on trial here in the United
States circuit court next week to answer
the charge OF having lynched Postmaster
Fraser B. Baker, more than year ago.
Besides killing the postmaster. who was
a negro. the alleged lynchers viii have to
answer for the killing OF Bakers infant
child and for the burning OF the Lake city
postofice.
This is the hrst time on record that the
federal government has come into the.
south to take up lynching trial,
Baker was appointed postmaster at
lake City, and before he took charge OF
the Office ne was warned to keep away.
He refused and mob was organized to,
put him out OF the way.