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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
SEWER ASSESSMENT COMPLAINTS.
Board Of Aldermen Pass Monday Evening
Listening to Them.

The aldermen devoted Monday even
ing to a special session, at which they
heard the circumstances in the case Of
the petition for a guardian for Joseph
Watkins. and also the reasons of those
who object to the present sewer assess
mcnts for the sewers built during the
past year. Chairman Parkman of the
board. who is the present acting mayor
was in the chair. with Aldermen Car
yer. Smith. Edwards and chandler
present.
w. H. Fisher Esq. briefly gave the
reasons why guardian is asked for
Joseph Watkins an aged pensioner
living at Pettingill's Corner. From AL
bert w. Clark. the stepson. Marshal
Fl. T. Morse and others it was learned
that Mr.. Watkins has pension of $li
a month. but this does not nearly sup
port him, on account of his utter lack
of knowledge of money. He is thought
to be insane so the witnesses said and
imagines he is the heir of the late Sena-
tor Stanford of California No oppo-
sition was made to the matter. and the
officers laid it on the table for later
action. a
Each sewer was taken up separately,
and those who We're assessed We're ask
ed if they had any objections to offer.
n,
appeared, but to others there were
many who objected. Those on which
there We're objections We're the ones
on Union. Columbia and States streets.
on Washington and York streets and
on Gage. Child and Capital streets. On
this latter there WAS the greater num-
Der of complaints In this case some
object to assessments on more than one
lot where their frontage is over 30 feet
There seemed to be such compica-
ton of matters that later when the
aldermen discussed the matter. they
saw IL better and more equitable man
ner of arranging it and decided to
practically made new assessment on
this. which will make the assessment
of each smaller. In the greater number
of other cases. the claims will not be
allowed as the requirements of the city
ordinance are being carried out.
In the case of the abatement of the
assessment of the ST. Augustine church
property as it is a church. the matter
ed as all other churches have been,
whatever that may be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

d. Mason of Bristol. spent Monday
in the city.
Miss Craig will leave for her home in
Freeport today.
a. w. Whitney is in Boston for few
days on business.
VIM. II. Jeffrey of Biddeford, was in
the city. yesterday.
Miss Hope Haynes went to Boston.
yesterday afternoon.
F. E, Boston of Fairfield. was in the
city for short time. Monday.
Miss Florence PARROT left on the
Yankee. yesterday. for Boston.
Charles d. Shaw of Greenville, was
in the city. yesterday. on business.
Z. w. Ham of Waterville, was regis
tered at the Cony House. Monday.
John A. Irwin Of Duxbury. Mass. was
in Augusta calling on friends. Monday.
Miss Ethel Mitchell of Portland was
the guest of Augusta friends. yester-
day. Z
Walter r. Clarke passed Sunday in
Portland. returning to the city, Mon
day.
J. D. Sargent of Winchester, Mass.
was in the city, Monday, calling on
friends.
Rev. J. A. Jones of South Norrdge-
wock. was in the city on business,
Monday.
w. G. Lowell Of Brewer. was among
the out-of-town people in the city.
Monday.
f. W. Clair. Esq, of Waterville, was
among the out-of-town attorneys in
the city. Monday. @.e
Mr.. and. Mrs. l.. II. Dudley have re-
turned from visit to Mr.. Dudley's old
home in Mount Vernon .e4ssz
Professor G.. 4. Robertson went to
castine to visit the normar school with
the legislative committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Friend returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

pected from the new president. Rev.
j. +. Haley. Miss A. NJ. Wilson and
others. There will be vocal and in
strumentai music.
Mr.. Otis Smith Of Machias. who il
now 81 years old. took his first ride on
"a railroad. last week. He has always
lived there and never seen train until
the Washington County Railroad made
its appearance. Until he left, last
week. accompanied by his two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. f.. NJ. fitzpatrick and Mrs. ],
Longfellow for Boston. he had never
been further west than Cherryfield or
farther east than PASSPORT
Last week at the Office of the rigis-
cribed on the records the mortgage re-
Gently given by the b. & A. r. r. to
secure the new issue of bonds. The
consideration of the instrument was
81. 800 900. This was the largest docu-
ment received at this Office for many
years. as it covered 20 pages. The rev.
enue stamps on this mortgage exceed
ed in amount any yet heard of in the
State, as the revenue on it amounted
to $749.5O.
A few days ago Mrs. Sewall Mansel
of Bradley died very suddenly from
the effects of paralytic shock. The
deceased was out milking when she
was taken and fell off the stool. She
was carried into the house and a
physician summoned. but never re-
gained consciousness. Mrs. Mansel
was a lady held in high esteem by her
many friends. being consistent Chris
tan worker in the Advent denomina-
ton and will be greatly missed. She
was about 20 years of age. Besides a
husband she leaves several brothers
and sisters. all Of whom have the SYM
pathy of their friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

on the morning train, Monday, from a
visit at their home in Etna.
Miss Marion Chick left, Monday
morning. for Brookline, Mass. to visit
her aunt. Mrs. w. A. McKenney.
w. r. Pattangall. Esq, of Machias.
one Of the leading Washington county
attorneys. was in the city. Monday.
Hon. Joseph T. Woodland OF West
Sidney. eX-State librarian, passed
sunday in the city the guest Of friends
Mrs. Abbie Dinslow and Mrs. Fred
erick Mason left on the morning train,
Monday. for Skowhegan. where they
will pass few days.
Allen Clark and Perley Dudley
passed Sunday at the home of f.. W.
Delano in Abbot all returning TO
their duties at the State House. Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
A Card.

We me undersigned, do hereby agree
m refnnd the money on a fifty cent bottle
Of Of Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar Il il
fans to cure your cold or cough. We AZ
SO warrant a twenty-five cent oottie to
prove satisfactory or no ray.
Rosyditch 4 webster, Augusta.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
n x. Ccllrtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tstraut, Augusta.
Mixer & Johnson, Augusta.
- q: kinsman & Co.. Augusta.
Chas. X Partridge. Augussa.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta;
A. b. Hutchinson, HaiioweH.
c. II. Beane. Gardiner
II n Rohinsoyl x Co.. Gardi19
Chas. Ward Co. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

Taber. Carey & Reid are ready for
spring trade. In paints and OILS ex-
nerience has convinced them that there
i nome equal to the Sherwin- Williams.
rha Insurance gasoline stove also
loads and the Orient bicycle has
,,arits that they believe win recon-
,,a,d # to the public IS it recon-
merded itself to them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

Arrangements have been made by tn.
government for locating at the Pensacola
navy yard the first fioa ting steel dock the
has purchased since the memora bic
dock constructed by John Roach years
ago. at cost of over $500. 900. This dock
was built more than Is years ago and
lowed TO Key West in four sections.
When they arrived ii was found they did
not tit properly. and therefore the dock
was useless Lately the dock was sold
concern. The location of the dock at Pen
sacola is the beginning of a plan that will
eventually lead to its conversion into j
tirsi-class naval station. with docking IA
cililies Tor all ships but those of the larg-
est type. and repair shops capable of Civ
ing attention to any part of ii ship $
equipment. At Algiers, La. tnere will be
an immense floating dock. capable of re-
ceiving the heaviest and most powerful
vessels of the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
American Pickles for Queen Victoria.

i.usden T. Gibson, grocers of Aberdeen
Scotland. regularly supply Balmoral Cas-
lie. the Queens residence, with Heinz's
Sweet Pickles, Tomato Soup, Picked
goods are supplied through H. j. Heinz
Cos London Braneh.-New York Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

The remains of the late Annie ii.
Tobev who died at the Insane hos
pital. were sent to her former nome IN
Bangor on the afternoon express,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

The annual. ''Townmeeting' of Tax
ummore in the Congregational chapel
Friday evening at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

The schools Of the Village district
will be resumed again. next Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
TO LET.

Furnished room. with furnace heat. 10
single man or man and wife. Desirable
niaces for meals very near. Apply at No.
y East Crescent street. OF Grow, street.
feb2Sd2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

An enactment in Washington requires
horse -s4hoers to pass an examination ana
10 be licensed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
LOCALS.
Mission 81 the Wedding Cake.

Won may dine with crowned heads OF
or nf Yankee kings be guest;
you MAY feast on dainties from Asia
Or the sturdier fare out West.
v,u may run gastronomic gamuts. boys.
H.at ali chef or mother can bake
nj your mouth won't be fully fun. my
boys, ,,; ..,La
IN ~ What to Fat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
Special Advertisements.
WANTED.

A situation wanted to take care Of an
elderly lady. or as .hOusekeeper for a
widower Address, Mrs. o. f. Wood
ward. p O. Box 50. Augusta, Me.
Sc feb2S d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

Use DIR. Bulls Cough syrup for
that hacking cough. II is the best med-
cine for throat and lung affections One
bottle of this reliable remedy will effect
Il cure. Price % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

Mrs Elizabeth Skeats. who recently
died in London at the age of 81. prided
herself on being the mother OF six police
men. She was oensoned by the Queen in
1889. and Her Majesty personally interest
ed herself in Mrs. Skeats welfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
two prices year anything including

Collars and Cuffs, one-haIf regular price, es.
Hats hard or soft SOC to So, will 60 at Csc to $15O
And so through our entire stock Of Men and Ch|dens Clothing
Furnishings Hats and Caps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

Lung Kurocures sudden colds or coughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28

Denmark has about 900. 0t0 cows. The
director of the agricultural school a Da
linn. J. Peterson. has issued d brochure
in which he calls attention to the fact
that cows give considerably more milk If
tney are kindly spoken to ana patted on
the back than when roughly handled. He
also states that in milking COW IT
takes 172 pounds of the first streams If
milk at each milking TO make pound III
butter and only ~ Of the last streams.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
School Fees in Backward Birmingham

When the board of education meets to-
night the fee of 50 month per scholar in
the High school will confront them. 1t is
an ugly fee, and the questions involved cut
very deep. Shall the High school continue
to be an oigarchal institution, or shall it
become a school open to all taxpayers? The
small taxpayer who cannot afford to pay
three dollars a month per scholar, is taxed
to educate the children of those who can
afford to pay such fee.
Can Birmingham. the town of the future
in all the south, afford to charge three
dollars month for admission to its High
school, when Montgomery, Mobile, Atlanta,
Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis, each
and all have high schools to which all are
admitted without fee?
If for any reason-and from the nature
fees there must be, then cease to call it a
city school-cease to consider 1t part of
the public school system; for 1t belongs in
the class conducted on fees for fees paid
by people VINO nave ices III theH poehe'9'
1t will then be known as a class school,
1t will then stand out in its true colors.
1t is now masquerading under the free
school banner It~has no business to be
under such colors. 1t Is a school for the
well-to-do, not a school for all.
Don't let any exaggeration of want of
room deceive you. High school scholars
should study at home. There is room
enough in the present building for the
hearing of classes. 1t may be a little
crowded. We hope 1t will be. The teach
ORG NAV he a little disconnected. They
will be able to stand it. Don't ask the
people to double their taxes, and then smut
the doors of the High school against two
thirds of their children.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
Porto Rico to Become a Colony.

When President Mckinley ceases to be
simply high sheriff and becomes also a
lawgiver, then the republic of our fathers
will no longer exist; and that is precisely
what the insuar commission sent out by
the administration recommends for Porto
Rico. Presumably, it is just what the adj
ministration desires. The commission i'll
brief recommends the establishment of u
system Of civil government in Porto Rico,
not by congressional enactment, but by
executive decree, because it says congress
iona action would change the status of
the island toward the United States and
make 1t part of the constitutional territory
OF the United States"
This is mere political rot, the merest de-
vice in order that a basis may be found
for administration plans. When the treaty
with Spain was ratified, Porto Rico ceased
to belong to Spain, and 1t at once became,
as much part of this country as Texas
or Louisiana is. Its political status was
determined by the treaty, and that status
cannot be changed in the manner men,
toned by the insular commission A siller
pretext for executive usurpation, or at
least action. has never been officially pre-
scented in this country.
Through executive DEGREES the commission
proposes that the elective franchise 'for
any officers" shall be taken away. All
down to the humblest constable are to be
appointed practically by the president. The
trial by jury is to be taken by executive
decree from a million people--an Ameri-
cans-except in leases of felonies involv-
ing an amount in excess of $780," This
provision takes away trial by jury in
nhety-nine cases out of every one hun
dred. BY executive decree English is to
become the official language of the island
although none of the people understand it,
By executive decree capital is to have
full swing under Americanized corpora
tlcn laws, including the right of eminent
domain, and of course the right to water
securities Protection of the roboer sort
and the single gold standard are also to be
set up in the island by, of course, execu-
tive decree. The report is very lengthy,
and there is no need of further partcu-
larization. Enough has been stated to
show that government by executive decree
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
Iron Futures In Wall Street.

The strength and scope of the iron boom
is shown in the proposed opening of an
iron room" on the New York stock ex-
change. This room will take the place of
the historic gold room of the civil-war
period. In this room stocks and iron flu
lures, puts and calls will be dealt in. Iron
will be dealt in as cotton, wheat or oil
now is
This fact shows how rapidly the iron
boom is growing and spreading. 1t shows
that speculative interests are turning to-
ward iron. 1t shows that iron futures have
become matter of deep interest to many
individuals. 1.-THE Metal Exchange" says
the New York Times, performs no such
function as the future iron room. The
market there is followed. not forced. The
live Spectator wants something that will
jump also that he can make jump. Iron
is going up because the humming industries
of the country have created a demand that
the mines and mills cannot fully supply.
But really broad-minded Wall street man
takes his profits as cheerfully from the
prosperity of his country as from its
miseries and depression. 1t is all one to
him. Therefore, when slack times come
again, and the furnaces begin to go out
of blast, the gentlemen who are Sitting
into the game" will follow iron down with
the same inward joy that would warm
their hearts if they were following it up"
With the Inauguration of an iron ROOM"
will come rumors strange and rumors
wonderful, and there will be discoveries of
ore beds and furnace methods that will
put the records to shame, and corners will
be in order. The day of speculation in
iron and iron properties is certainly at
hand.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
Fruitful Fruithurst

springtime blossoms have come again to
happy Fruithurst. The Vineyardist says:
D. Nelson has two peacntrees in bloom
variety, Early Crawford. In this instance
they very late Crawford. The early
fruit bud was killed with late spring frost
Has an early Ohio vine that produced a
crop in due season, and has second crop
nearly ripe, with a third in Blossom and
berries formed. A Standard pear tree, in
garden of A. L. Sinclair's residence
planted March, 1897, pruned and trained OH
the Espalier system by D. Nelson, is liz
bloom.
The Vineyardist thus refers to the grape
crep:
A conservative estimate of grapes ship
ped and put into wine this year places the
yield at $50 tons. 1t has required all the
nelp available to market this crop, and
the money paid for labor alone, including
the manufacturing of crates and baskets
which our own people made-amounts to
over $1,000
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
TWO PRIMARIES.
From the Huntsville Mercury.


Early primaries are desired and de-
manded in nine out of every ten counties
in Alabama. The candidates themselves
want to know their fate, and their friends
are assisting them by joining in the cry for
an early primary. There are two kinds OF
early primaries. One kind deals with coun-
ty, state and senatorial aspirants, while the
other deals with county candidates alone
The first may be designated as the Jackson
plan, while the latter will be remembered
as the Colbert plan AS between early and
regular primaries, the Mercury prefers the
latter. 1t is well enough to let one primary
settle the whole business, and is entirely
to early for the gubernatorial campaign to
open. 1t would appear advisable, therefore,
to wait for the regular spring primary if
the candidates would only agree. AS be-
tween the early primary plans, the people
will prefer the Colbert plan. 1t issentirely
too early to vote for governor and sena-
tor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05

means government in accordance. not
with the provisions of the constitution,
but with the desires of the republican
party.
The three commissioners, General Ken
nedy, Judge Curtis and Mayor Watkins,
succeed in making themselves very ride
ulous in various parts of their ridiculous
paper. For example. they say:
We are abundantly satisfied that the
people of Porto Rico are not ready to
exercise The elective franchise. Not over
10 per cont. of the inhabitants read and
write and own property No one advo-
Gates making suffrage universal to the iS-
norant and improvident as well as to the
intelligent. To give control to 10 per cent.
over the other 80 is not establishing
government by the consent of the gov
erned and is not according to our system.
Restricted suffrage exists in nearly all
the states, and yet 1t must not be applied
in Porto Rico. 1t must be universal suf-
frage or none at all in Porto Rico. The
percentage of literates must be made to
suffer because of the higher percentage of
illterates; and this is to be done in the
name "of the consent of the governed!
The three commissioners should take
something for brain-fag, and the admins-
tration that accepts their recommenda-
tons should put out piekets against the
fool-killer.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
THE HENDERSON STEEL WORKS

From the Mobile Register
The oft-talked of Henderson Steel works,
of Birmingham, came to the front again,
as subject matter OF a proposed consolida-
ton of manufacturing interests These
works are noted as those that first pro-
duced steel in the Birmingham district. At
one time the enterprise was regarded as a
bonanza. The 500 shares of stock sold for
$1,000 or more. The credit of the under
taking was built upon the fabulous profits
that would be made if steel were actually
turned out at the estimated cost. Unfortu-
nately, the cost was greater than had been
estimated and failure resulted. Some two
years ago another effort was made with
some new appliances but the appliances
were very expensive. The thing did not
pay. Now, however, steel making from
Alabama ore is success by another pro-
cess, and the plant is to be brought into
use under new management. The promo
tiers of the original plant lost their money
but they did eventually bring about steel
making in Birmingham. TAeir experience
is one that is usual with pioneers. Those
who follow reap the reward of their ex-
ertions.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
TENNESSEE coal AND IRON.
From the New York Press.

from the Now Ork FfesS.
Here are two true stories: A man in
Kentucky bought Tennessee Coal and Iron
at Is and when it went to 30 sent a hurry
order to close it out, saying, 81 never all
low myself to make more than 100 per cent
on any Investment" His brokers obeyed
He cleared $4,000 on the transaction and
his money has been lying idle in the office
ever since. The stock sold at 100 few
days ago Some men can't stand prosperi-
ty. Another foreigner" a Texan, bought
the stock at 10, and went to sleep on it,
He had 1000 shares. He has them yet, at
49, And he swears they will go to 49,
Tut-tut!
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
LITTLE BROWN BABY.

Little brown baby wifi spa'klin' eyes,
Come to pappy an set on his knee. -
what you been dom, suh-makin' SAN
pies?
Look at dat bib-you's ez duty ez me-
LOOK at dat mouf-dat's merlasses, / bet:
Come head, Marian. an wipe of his hams
Bees gwine ter ketch yoa an eat you up
yit,
Bein' SO sticy an sweet-goodness lan's!
Little brown baby wifi spa'klin eyes,
Who's pappy's darlin' and who's pappy's
chile?
Who is it all de day nevah once tries
Fur to be cross, er once loses dat smile?
Whah did you git dem teef? My, you's a
scampi
Whah did dat dimple come fom in yo
chin?
Pappy do know. you'll b'lieves you's a
tramp;
Nanny, dis hyeah's some OF straggler got
-. .-t.--,' 49, -
Let's thow him outen de do in de SAN,
We do want stragglers a-layin' round
heah?
Let's gin him way to de big buggah-man;
I know he's hidin eroun' heah right
neah
Buggah-man, buggah-man' come in de do.
Hyeahs bad boy you kin have flu to eat
Nanny and pappy do want him no mo-
Swaller him down fom his haid to his
feet!
Dah now, thought dat you'd hug me up
close,
Go back. OF buggah, you sha'n't have dis
boy.
He amt no tramp, ner no straggler, of
co'se;
He's pappy's pa'dner an playmate an
joy,
Come to you pallet now-go to yo' rest,
Wisht you could allus know ease an
clear skies:
Wisht you could stay jes a chile on my
breast
Little brown baby wifi spa'klin eyesl
Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-05
TIMES HAD CHANGED.

From the New York Anecdote.
A four-foot-eight midshipman had just
Joined his first sea-going ship. Having du-
ly reported himself to the captain-an Of
ficer of some six feet two inches-the lat
ter, literally looking down upon the boy,
said:
eh?"
Eyes, If you please, sir" meekly respond
ed the midshipman.
'What is it-same old yarn, sent the fool
of the family to sea, eh?"
mo, SIR" ingeniously replied the young
ster. "Oh, no; things have altered since
your time, sirl'
go awayr' roared the captain, and the
MILDLY flew below as fast as his little legs
could carry him.