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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
kENT's HILL NOTES
Opening Of Winter Term.-Officers OF
Literary Societies.

Kent's Hill, Me-, Jan. 5.-(SpeclaD.-
The winter term of the Maine Wesley
an Seminary and Woman's College
opened Dec. 81. Nine new students are
enrolled and others are expected.
The literary societies elected'the fol-
lowing officers Friday night: Calllope-
an society, president, Percy L. Colby;
vice president, Arnold I. RoWell; sec
rotary, Clyde l.. Cotton; treasurer,
Merton w. Greene. Literatl society,"
president, r. v. Davis; vice-president,
E. B, Mansfield; secretary, N. l.. Ber-
Nv: treasurer, James Watson. Adel-
phian society, president, Virginia Tuck ;
yice-rresident, Mildred B. Kibble.gse sec
rotary, Maude Magee; treasurer, SAlu-
riel S. Brown. Eromathean, presiaent,
Adella d. Grant; vice president, Grace
E. Cummings; secretary, Ella y. Som
erville: treasurer, Jessie II. brown A
delightful reception was giveH toy the
newly elected officers in the gymna-
stun after the election.
President Berry attended the funeral
of Rev. 1. Luce at Old Orchard, Thurs
day morning and was present in the
evening at d reunion watch night ser
vice at Clark Memorial Church, Port
land, and returned home the afternoon
of Friday.
The registration in the music depart
mcnt exceeds that of the fall term and
the present outlook is that a new
teacher of music will be needed in that
department. The musical supervisors
course, which was introduced in the
fall of 1867, has proved a very popular
course and is attracting large num-
her of students who desire, to prepare
to teach music in the public schools.
Capt. H. H. Shaw, the president OF
the board of trustees, has gone to St
Petersburg. Fla, with Mrs. Shaw
where they expect TO spend the win
| ter.
The college girls have engaged the
French house and are using that this
winter for their dormitory Miss Divine
the art teacher, is in charge Of the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
BATES CATALOGUE.
Interesting Facts About Resources anc
Courses Of Study.

Lewiston, Me-. Jan. 5.-(SpeciaD.-
The new Bates College catalogues for
1869 are now out and contain many in
terestirg facts concerning the resour-
Ices, new courses of study and proposed
additions to the college. Within very
few years the resources of the college
have been doubled. This has been due
in large measure to the generosity Of
Andrew Carnegie and of Mr.. Bartlett
Dee, late Of san Francisco, each OF
whom subscribe $4,000 toward increas-
ing the endowment. $6o. also, were
given Ny alumni and other friends OF
Bates in response to condition I'M
posed by Mr.. Carnegie.
The five Springer scholarships, a Gift
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
CERTAIN RESULTS.
Many an Augusta Citizen Knows
How Sure They Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work OF
Doan's Kidney Pills in Augusta. There
is plenty of positive proof of this in the
testimony of citizens. Such evidence
should convince the most skeptical
doubter Read the following state
mcnt:
James Peacock, living at 20 North
Street, Augusta, Me, says: In l9o'
was laid up with a complication OF
troubles, one of these being kidney
complaint This disease manifested It
self by severe pains in the small OF my
back and chung to me SO persistentiy
that for many months l was unable to
do any work. 1 could not sit in chair
or lie down with any degree of COM
fort 1 tried one remedy after another
in the hopes of obtaining relief but
was unsuccessful until I procured
supply Of Doans Kidney Pills at Par
tridge's drug store. Two boxes of this
remedy were all that was needed to
Danish the pains in my back and fix
me up in good shape. Last spring l
caught cold which settled in my kid
neys, causing recurrence of the
trouble. l lost no time in obtaining
Doan's Kidney Pills and again this
remedy cured -sthe attack. l can say
that Doan's Kidney Pills did more for
me than anything I had previously
For s"'e Nv all dealers, price Sc
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doa1's-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
KENNEBEC.
READFIELD DEPOT.

DEPOT-James Frost returned Wednes-
day from Exeter, N. H., where he has
Henry A. Hutchinson, a cadet at the
Howe school in Indiana, who has passed
the holidays at home, left Saturday on
panied as far as Boston by his father, E.
NJ. Hutchinson.
Miss Frances Adell returned to school
Kent's Hill last term, and will continue
her studies.
M. S. Collins, who is engaged quite ex-
tensively in the lumber business, is eX-
pecting to haul 5000 cords of box timber
to Hoyt's and 400 cords to his mill at the
Depot, employing several Transfers. Mr..
II. Hill lot with a two-horse team. W.
Fl. Dudley, two-horse team, hauling from
his own lot. Marcellus Fifield, two
h9rses ha are 1"o W es 9 Hunt et
Storer. E. l.. Townsend. S. A. Gay and
Mrs /. b, Wright has returned from
Miss Inez Wright went Thursday on a
visit with relatives in Rome and Water
Mrs. Sarah Sherburne is passing few
days with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Chesley.
Miss Bessie Bickford from Portland
passed the holidays with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arian Jones We're guests
over Sunday at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
Newton in Sabattus. -.
tie pigs, invited a visitor to see them and
found the pigs. three rats and large
rooster doing justice to the dinner in ap-
parent harmony The pleased visitor ;, at
once named them. THE happy family
The Ladies' Aid met at the home of
Mrs. p. G. Knickerbocker Friday, Jan.
/, with 80 members present. The next
meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 8. at
the home of Mrs Chas. Collins.
CHELSEA.
WEST-Miss Elizabeth McGugin en-
tered the High school at Gardiner
Monday
Theodore Hayes is hauling stove
wood to Gardiner.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grant and their
son, Earl, Miss INA Clark of Ran
do1ph and Miss Enza Green of Pitts
ton were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
Hayes Saturday and Sunday.
At the New Years ball given at the
town hall by Fowler & Dondero
large crowd attended and enjoyed 9
very pleasant occasion.
J. H. Hunt recently sold his apples
| to a Gardiner party.
| Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hayes gave
party at their house Saturday even
| ing. Twenty couple of young people
attended and passed the evening II
dancing. Refreshments were serVet
and at q late hour all departed t
their homes after a very pleasant oc'
casion.
Chester Heath passed Sunday will
his uncle. O. E. Heath.
O. E. Heath is hauling logs to III
electric mill in Gardiner to be sawet
Into plank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
WINDSOR.

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Winfield S. Bar
ton entertained at their hospitable home
at West Windsor on Tuesday evening OF
last week. A company of friends ana
neighbors TO the number of about % en-
joyed the festivities. The spacious rooms
of the colonial farmhouse were prettily
decorated for the occasion and everyone
entered heartily into the games and oth-
err amusements. Refreshments were par
taken of, after which musical program
was given. Mrs. Barton was assisted by
her sisters, Mrs. Mcclure, Mrs. Maddou
and Miss Annie Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
PALMYRA Grange.

Palmyra Grange held regular g arol meet Zee T.
n r,le mt Mrs. Neal 8. Roak was elected
Flora to fill the vacancy caused BY the I
designation Of Mrs e H. F p1eeente ~ the
foIiouy;np question for discussion; RE
solved. That the Social Features of the
Grange are Particularly Valuable in the
n Tha Grange will install officers Satur-
5av evening, Jan. 16. Mrs Kate Ellis OF
Fairfield will act as installing officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06

does ali Il does " Virtue
of one thing Toucy-its
power to create power.
AS fire turns water to
steam So Scotts Emulsion
transforms thin, impure
blood into pure rich blood,
giving nourishllleIat and
vital energy to every
organ, every tissue and
every nluSclc.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
PEDD|E
OFFICER RETIRES
Harry Schlesinger, Nineteen
Years Secretary of Company,
Now Seeks a Rest.

Harry Schlesinger, who for nineteen
years has been secretary of T. B. Ped
die & Co. and superintendent of their
big trunk and bag factory. in st. Fran
els street, retired yesterday He ex-
poets to devote his time to less active
pursuits. and to give much of his time
to rest.
Most of the employees were gathered
at the Office when Mr.. schlesinger was
ready to leave for home to bid him
formal farewell. Alderman James
Shape. who a been with the Peddie
firm for more than thirty years, spoke
for the rest in presenting. in the name
of the men and women who have been
under Mr.. S~chlesinger's direction, a
heavy gold-fnountsd cane
1t is understood that Mr.. Sc~hlesinger
will not sever his relations with the
firm entirely except that ne has re-
linquished his authority and will not
keep actively at work. He recently
moved &c 1874 Clinton avenue.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
NEWARKER WRITES
AFTER % YEARS
Former Assistant City Treasurer
McNair Sends His Greeting
from Douglas, Ariz.

City Clerk James F. Connolly recent
~ received a request from Douglas,
Ariz., for a statement Of this city S
vital statistics. The signature TO the
request impressed him as familiar, but
he did not identify it. Yesterday came
this letter acknowledging the receipt of
the statistics:
This will serve to acknowledge the
receipt Of your favor under date Of 10th,
giving Us the vital statistics requested
il regard to your city. I thank you
for your prompt attention and beg %
say Hello
The signature to the letter from you
was very familiar and recalled to my
mind cid times. The writer was assist
ant city treasurer when you. with
Messrs. Buchanan and Hammer con-
stituted the Board Of Assessment with
the only Al Thomas as secretary. For
several years prior ] had been connect
ed with the Morris and Essex division
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western, and for a number of years
with your brother. W. P. You may
remember me from the foregoing: at
any rate l cannot refrain from giving
you greeting and remafking that often
We frd ourselves thinking of old times
IL the best city in New Jersey. Sin
eerely. w. P. McNAIR."
Mr.. Connolly showed the letter
to Richard Finn, chief clerk in the
oomptroller's office, and TO other vet
eran officials, all of whom recalled the
writer.
Il remember him WE'LL" said the city
clerk, last night. TT was in 1881, as
nearly as l can place it, twenty-eight
years ago that he was assistant treas
urer. He was an able official and a
fine man. All Of US who knew him ex-
poet to write to him. He went to
Arizona for his health"
Mr. McNair wrote as secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce Of Douglas
The envelope is embellished with deco
rative boom-town advertising, setting
forth that the population of Douglas
In 1900 was 90" that in 1909 it is l., 600
and that in 1915 it viii be 10000. Mines
and other Arizona specialties are ad-
vertised. inc there is a general invi-
tstion to the world to move to 1.-THE
winning wonder Of the Southwest
Douglas" which is further described as
the metropolis of southern Arizona and
the gateway of two republics.
The letter from Mr.. McNair is like
voice from tine dead.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

BELMONT AVENUE PAVING. BOYD STREET
REPANING. BRILL STREET PAVING.
Notice is hereby given that the comm ishiouers
heretofore appointed by the Mayor OF the city
OF Newark TO make an estimate and assess
aient upon all the owners OF all the lands ard
real estate In the city OF Newark peculiarly
benefited by any local Improvement in the said
city. in proportion as nearly as may be to the
advantage each was deemed to have acquired.
have made an estimate and assessment Of
BENEFITS conferred upon all the owners of all
the lands and real estate in the city OF New
ark peculiarly benefited by each OF the fol-
lowing improve nents In said city. namely;
The paving Of
BELMONT AVENUE.
from Alpine street to Hawthorne avenue;
The repay nB Of
BOYD STREET
from Springfield avenue to West Kinney street;
The paving Of
BRILL STREET.
from Bonykamoer avenue to Passaic avenue.
ami have nled their reports Of said assessments
for BENEFITS In the ONCE OF thu clerk Of the
Circuit Court OF his county OF Essex. and that
the judge of said court has fixed Monday, the
second day OF August. 1909. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. in the Circuit Court room at the
Court House in the city Of Newark, as the
time ana plao< OF hearing any COLLECTIONS thar
may be made q the said assessments.
Da'ea 'u'y q is~ HrRnrrr noxzcs
jy27-5t City Attorney.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
FlFTEEN=CENT WATCH
SAVED OWNERS LIFE.
Anticipated Timepiece DETECTED
knife Thrust.

BEVERLY. July S1.-An old nickel
watch, purchased for fifteen cents,
probably saved the life of Joseph Digi-
ornlo, who was stabbed during a quar-
rel at his birthday celebration. 4
stiletto aimed at his heart struck the
Anticipated timepiece and was DETECTED
Michael CUISINE, one of the guests al
Digiormo's feast, was arrested as his
assailant and heavily fined.
The alteration began. it is alleged,
when Digiormo attempted to embrace
Cuisines sweetheart.
Cuisine rushed at his host and made
a vicious lunge at his breast with q
knife. The thrust was parried by the
watch and only a slight flesh wound
was inflicted. '
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31

THE NEW lEE asg STATE HOSPITAL AT
waTden,s ONCE
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received by the mi on Purchases
New Jersey State Hospital at Morris Plains
until two O'Clock p. m. on Monday, August 9.
1868. when said bids will be received and pub
the contract awarded 10 the lowest responsible
bidder. on Thursday, August y. 1909. for fur
which can be had at the warden's office. IN
such quantities. but not less than the quantity
i i55s ! 70 sRG nj S' 81 I ;sRes a. tT @sr bs slz.c, e;
by the Warden. and all articles furnished will
be subject TO a rigid inspection and a full
compliance with the standard will be exacted
of the contractor.
Prices to include delivery at Morris Plains.
All freight charges to be prepaid.
Proposals must be addressed 10 the Commit
tee on Purchases and Supplies OF the Board OF
Managers OF the New Jersey State Hospital
Proposals for Supplies ana must be de.
iiTered AT the Warden's Office before two O'Clock
?: m, on Monday. august 3. 1909 Proposals
All contracts pursuant to this Advertisement
will go into effect August 90. 1903. and unless
revoked for cause, will expire November 20,
All proposals must be made and all con.
tracts executed with the understanding and
obligation that the articles furnished snail be
In all respects equal TO the standard estab-
lished and samples submitted by the Warden.
dU0 lNdl Hi ETllcleS not up 10 the STANDARD ne
at any time furnished or articles ordered be
not furnished at the required time. the con-
tracts may be revoked and the defective nrti-
cles will be returned at the expense OF the
contractor. goods will be purchased imme-
diately on the market. and tine expenses in
CURED and the difference in price. If any, will
be charged 10 the contractor.
Bidders must carefully examine the samples
at the hospital each quarter. before making
their bids. on account OF the samples being
changed to suit the different seasons or re-
ouirenlents OF the hospital.
Each bidder must accompany his bid with
cash or a certified check. payable 70 bidders
order snd properly Endorsed. for at least ten
per centurn. Of the amount Of his bid The
successful bidder must execute within ten d0l
days a contract or agreement for the furnish
ing Of the articles contracted for. and must
furnish = bond to the State Of New Jersey in
double tie amount Of his bid, with satisfactory
security, conditioned for the faithful perform
ancA Of his contract.
The successful bidder, by the terms OF the
contract 70 be executed by him. will be re-
CURED to furnish any article above enumerated
in excess Of the amount called for In this ad-
Eerttsernen. at the same price as enumerated
in his BID and under the same conditions as
set forth in the contract TO be executed by
him The Board OF Managers reserve the right
to reaect any and all bids.
GEoRGEsw. IAGLE.
JOHN A. MCBRIDE.
P-J. RYAN.
JOHN C.. EISELE.
on Supplies.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

OFFICE of the Chief Engineer of the Board of
Street and Water Commissioners of the CITY
Of Newark.
Notice-The final estimates for the following
CONTRACTS viii be presented to the Board Of
street and Water Commissioners of the CITY
or Newark, for acceptance, at the regular
meeting on Thursday, August 8. 1909, between
3:l5 and 1880 p. m, viz.
Repaving of
PEARL TREET
from Chapel court to Washington street.
Repaving of
SHIPMxN STREET,
from Springfield avenue to william street.
Repaving OF
CHAPEL COURT,
from William street to Pearl street.
PfvinG of
GARRISON STREET,
IRON Hamburg place to Elm road.
Repaving of
NEVADA STREET,
street.
NEW YORK AVENUE
rom van Buren, street to the easterly side OF
Garrison street
Paving Of
NICHOLS ALLEY,
from Plane street to Arlington street,
Al objections. to the payment Of said esti-
mates must be hled In this Office Ia writing on
OF before Thursday, August s.. 1909. before 2
O'CLOCK p. m.
MORRIS r. sHERRERD,
-. Chief Engineer.
Dsteo july ~. 1903 jyzs-5t
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
REVEAL MARRIAGE AT PICNIC.

BRIDGEToN, July 31.-Although
married on Sunday, July 49,. announce
nent of the fact vas first made by Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph orel Jackson to their
friends here at the annual picnic of
Wesley Memorial M. E. Sunday school.
They were Immediately s~erenaded,
showefed with rice and congratula-
tions. The bride was formerly Miss
Alice May Cornwell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jonathan cornwell, Of this
city.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
BEVERLY WANTS ouIETER SUNDAY

BEVERLY, July 31.-General com
plant has been made against crap
shooting. baseball playing and other
forms of gambling which are said TO
be in full operation every Sunday at
Beverly Park, and the church people
and law-abiding citizens of this COM
munity will institute active steps to
put an end 10 these forms of Sunday
amusement.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
W0MAN'S ALARM FOOLS
DARING HORSE THIEVES.

HURFFVILLE. July 31.-WhiIe Jesse
Grier with his family was attending a
picnic two horses were stolen from his
stable. Mrs. Claude Grier, who resides
nearby, saw three men leaving the
stable with the horses and she gave
the alarm. and several farmers started
in pursuit. The horse thieves, seeing
they were pursued, left the horses and
took TO the woods.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
CRUSADE AGAINST sEERs.

ATLANTIC CITY, July aboard
walk fortune ~tellers, whose boosted
powers failed to tell them that Gus
toners were detectives, have been
caught in a police crusade against
palmists and fortune tellers. Frank
Martini and John Sherman. former
Philadelphia disciples of the occult. are
being held for further hearing today,
the police expect to have other
culprits caught In further raids.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
WOMAN DIES ON WAY HOME.

HOBOKEN, July 31.-Shortly after
the Chicago express of the Lacka-
wanna railroad arrived here Miss
Katherine Gracy. As years old, of $40
West 126th street. Manhattan, died.
She had been in i'll health for more
than a year, and was on her way home.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
SCHOOL TEACHER HURT.

MOoRESToWN, July 31.-After be-
Ing dragged for nearly half a mile be-
tween the Wheel and the body of a car
riage in which she vas returning to
her home in Moorestown, Miss Mary
Carr, 22 years old. a school teacher OF
Moorestown, was badly injured. She
is now at her home in a serious condi-
ton.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
FACTORY SITES FOR SALE.

OVER 100. sites and factories for sale, on rail
and water, New York trucking distance;
terms can be arranged to suit purchaser; will
puild or alter sidings to suit. Factories and
manufacturers on liberal terms. w. KNIGHT
CLYNES. railroad contractor, 1856 Market ST,
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

INFORMATION. WANTED from owner who
has good modern residence for sale in nr
within Is miles of Newark: wish to learn Of
best bargain being offered; give price and brief
G. cURRIER, Room S2J. as West Monroe ST.
Chicago, III. ~
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
DR.. G. H. BAKER STRICKEN.

LONG BRANCH, July 31.-Dr. G. H.
Baker, a leading physician Of this
place, was stricken with paralysis yes
terday. His left side is affected, and
his condition is critical.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31
AUT0IsT FINED s1oo.

ATLANTIC CITY, July S1.-Recorder
Martin E.. Keffer. as a warning against
automobile speeding hned William
Williams 800 and in addition he re-
voked his license as an uto driver.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-31

EIGHTEENTH AvENUE PAvrsG. ARDEN
STREET PAVING. KoMoRN STREET Paw
ING. NAPOLEON STREET PAVING. As
Notice il hereby given that an assessment
upon all the owners Of all the lands and real
loving improvements. namely:
Efsc2rEENrH AvES17r
from South Tenth street TO the city line, ae-
cording TO the provisions Of an ordinance OF
tne city o. Newark entitled An ordinance
from South Tenth street to the city line an
proved March 20, 1905;
GARDEN STREET.
from New Jer icy Railroad avenue 70 Nc
Mhortsr street, according TO the provisions Of
A ordinance to provide for the paving OF
Sarden street from New Jersey Railroad ave-
1865: approved Aafcn ~
The paving OF
KoMORN STREET.
from Hamburg place 10 St. Charles street, ac-
cording to the provisions of an ordinance Of the
city Of Newark entitled An ordinance to pro-
hamburg place 10 ST. Charles street" ap-
proved March q. 1908:
NAPOLEON STREET.
from Hamburg place TO Elm road. according 20
NE provisions OF an ordinance of the city of
tne paving OF Napoleon street from Hamburg
place to Elm road approved April II, 1905
sioners. appointed by the Mayor or the city
OF Newark. and that a report BY a certincate
In. writing. with an accompanying map and
schedule, showing the several assessments
against the several owners peculiarly benefited
as aforesaid. has been deposited IN the once
of the City Clerk of the city Of Newark for
examination by the parties interested therein.
Said assessment comprises all lots. tracts and
parcels OF land and real estate liable to be
assessed as aforesaid. lying on both sides OF
Eighteenth avenue, from South Tenth street to
the city line: on both sides Of Garden street.
from New Jersey Railroad avenue TO Me-
Whorter street. on both sides Of Koraorn street.
from Hamburg place to ST. Charles street. and
or both sides Of Napoleon street. from Hamburg
place 10 Elm road.
A lot represents an entire plot Of land.
whether large OF small.
All persons interested In said assessment may
be heard before said commissioners on Thurs
day. the fifth day OF August. 1903. at p. m.
at the commissioners room. Nc. / third hoor1,
City Hall.
Dated July 80, 1909.
WILLIAM DIMoND
JOHN F. MONARAN.
ADOLPH FISCH