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Morning journal and courier., 1882-06-21
The First American Railroad
 From the New York Times.l


 The controversy in regard to the first rail road operated in this country is as yet un- settled, but the preponderance of the evil dence would seem to show that it was the train run over the Albany and Schenectady road in 1881. The charter for this road was granted in 1926 to the Mohawk and Hudson River Railroad company, and work upon it was begun in 1880. It was completed in 1881, and in September of that year the first pas senger train which is also claimed to be the first steam passenger train ever run in this country was sent over the rails from Albany to Schenectady and back. Among the pas- sengers on this memorable excursion was the venerable Thurlow Weed, and his memory of the event is still very vivid In speaking of 1t to Tunes reporter yesterday, MT. Weed said: ''It is still a more or less disputed point whether the Albany and Schenectady road, or a short road near Charleston, S. C., was the first railroad operated in this coun- try, but am inclined to think that the claim of the South Carolina road has been pretty we'll disposed of, and that history will decide that the Albany and Schenectady line was the first one completed and operated. There is no doubt that both roads were constructed almost simultaneously, but I have very strong impression that the first train was run over the New York line. The road was mar row gauge, and followed the same route as it does now that 1t has been consolidated and forms the eastern terminus of the New York Central, but in 1881 the country through which it passes was very lightly settled. It ran through pine forest and l suppose there were not half dozen houses between Albany and Schenectady, distance of six teen m!les There hill at both the AL bany and Schenectady ends of the line, and the engines were let down these hills by strongr ope, which was worked by 8 stationary engine, so that the locomotives did not enter either of the cities. The locomotive was @ queer-looking arrangement and would create a sensation in these days. It was imported from England, weighed four tons, and was named John Bull. The cars of the first train were also peculiar looking vehicles, according to our modern notions of railway coaches, but in 1881 they were looked upon as marvels. They were two in number, and consisted of the bodies of the old stage coaches, taken from the lum- bering wheels and transferred to railroad trnck
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LOCAL NEW 5.
Police Notes.

Luke Higgins and his wife, Sarah J., were arrested yesterday evening for an assault on Bridget Gallagher, and the latter was arrest ed for an assault on Sarah J. Higgins. The Rose straets
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LOST,
 A N or about the 1st of this month two $2O and " one or two $l0 bills. new and clean bills from the National Tradesmens Bank, bils having
 been in circulation. The party having the ma
 leave them at 135 Park street and receive reward. i2I 2t* D ALDEN
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dHats.
WANTED.
WANTED,

A SITUATION by aa American lady as Houss- "A keeper. Is competent to take charge of g large house, or could do the work for small family.
 je2I It. Apply at IS LEONARD STREET
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FIRE RECORD.
A Destructive BIaZe-The Johnston Har-
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A Destructive BIaze-The Johnston Har-
 Vester Works Destroyed.
 ROCHESTER, June 2O.-The destruction of the Johnston Harvester works at Brockport this morning was complete with the excep- tion of the furnace and blacksmith shop. All the machines built during the winter and spring for this years trade were burned. The loss is placed at $50O,OOO, on which there is $2OO,O insurance. The companies most involved are the Phoenix of London, and the Peoples of New York $25, GOO each North British, Mercantile Commercial, Union, Etna. Phoenix of Hart ford, Fire Association, Hanover of Hartford, and London Assurance, $10, 900 each. Two men, Edward Heath, inventor of the Heath binder, and a woodworker named Joseph Boyd, were burned to death. The books and papers of the concern were saved It is pretty certain that the fire was of incendiary origin, and Charles Mccoy, who was refused work some time ago, and is known. to have made threats, has been arrested on suspicion and lodged in jail.
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WANTED,

A GIRL TO DO general housevork in a small A family. Apply at -
 je21 It. 5A WOOSTER STREET..
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Personal.

Visitors and members of the Yale gymna- ness that characterize the place through the faithful labors of the efficient janitor, Mir. Cooper.
 The First Universalist church at Middle town offer Rev. Frederick M. Houghton $2, GOO to remain another year. Mir. Tough ton is 8 brother of Rev. Mir. Houghton, of this city.
 Mrs. John Bradley of 10 Brown street, broke her left wrist by slipping on banana skin and falling to the sidewalk near the Minnie Cummings Opera House Tuesday evening.
 Mir. Frank E. Turner, the popular sexton of Trinity church, is the possessor of fine boy weighing eight pounds which has just arrived. Mother and son are doing well. Mr. Turner is thankful, if the price of beef is high.
 Mir. Edward Won Wettberg, formerly a constable of Hartford, died Monday night at his residence in that city, at the age of 40 years. He leaves wife and three children. He had been i'll for some time, and his death was not unexpected by his friends.
 Captain Martin Streeter, brother of Mr. George L. Streeter, the jeweller, has arrived with his fine merchant vessel at New York from Liverpool, and sails in a couple of weeks for Yokohama, Japan. Mir. Streeter, the jeweller, goes to New York to pay him a visit.
 Two large and very fine crayon portraits by Bowman, the photographer, are at Peck's bookstore. One presents the well known lineaments of Reeves, the tonsorial artist ; the other is portrait of a little boy son of Mir. Burgess, residing at No. Sylvan ave- nue, of Burgess & Newton, on Long wharf.
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WANTED.

( SITUATION by respectable girl to do general "A housework in 8 snail private family; is willing and obllging. Inquire at
 Je2I It. 1O4 MORRIS STREET
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Davitt at Boston-A Large Gathering t

all of whom had taken refuge ln the barn from the storm. The man has not yet re- covered.
 Davitt at BostOn-A Large Gathering to
 HonOr the Hero.
 BosToN, June 2O-An audience of twelve thousand people greeted Davitt at the Me chanics' building tonight. The platform was occupied by General Collins, John Boyle O'Reilly and one hundred others prominent in the Land League movement in this vicini- ty. As the founder of the Land League en- tered upon the platform escorted by the con- mittee of the celebration on the 17th inst. cheer upon cheer rung through the auditori- um, the audience rising. Thomas F. Doher- ty, chairman of the committee of meet ing on the 17th, called the meeting to order introducing ex-Mayor Prince as chairman. The latter presented Davitt in in brief speech. Davitt was again received with tremendous cheers, the audience rising and giving round after round of applause. Davitts address was a masterly review of the situation in Ireland, how it's generous soil had been robbed of it's products by the land lords, the decimation of the population, how Irish interests had been destroyed and the poverty and misery of the Irish people. Davltt spoke for an hour and 8 half and was listened to with absorbing attention by the vast assem blaze. The Irish agitator was pre- sented with an address In manuscript in the Irish language by the Philo-Celtic society, whose object is the propagation of the Irish language. To this he feelingly responded, Tomorrow Davitt leaves on the II o'clock train for Albane, where he will speak in the evening, thence to Jersey City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Buffalo, Providence, Worcester, IT~1,, ,J-o, T oI, ing his engagement in the latter place July 4th.
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THE WEST.
Tennessee.

The Democratic State Convention.
 NASHVILLE, June 20.-The State Democrat ic convention assembled to-day with T. M. Mcconnell Qow taxer) as temporary chair man. United States Senator Harris is the most favorable aspirant for Governor.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

for JULY
 Summer Features. Outdoor Sports, Short Stories, etc.
 A History of
 The American Yacht, By s. G. W. Benjamin, descriptive of the ev- olution of the American yacht, and showing points of comparison between American and English yachts, with biographical sketches of Henry Eckford (with portrait engraved by Cole) and other noted yachtsmen and build CTS, accompanied by diagrams, plans, etc, - 1n all, forty-four illustrations To be follow ed in the August number by similar paper on American Steam Yachts.
 Dalnming the Sacramento.
 By Joaquin Miller.
 A vigorous story of mining life in Califor- mia.
 The Horse in Motion. comprehensive paper, by Col Geo. E. Waring, on Dr. Stillman's recently published work of that title, with reproductions of many of the famous instantaneous photo graphs made by Mir. Muy bridge of San Fran cisco, showing the curious consecutive posi- tlons of horses in rapid motion etc.
 HCAIJ os 2uOFSaus An important and readable paper, by John Burroughs, on the Hermit of Walden" &C., companied by an engraving made from his last portrait-a tin type formerly m the pos session of Emerson.
 Christiana's Wedding Dress. A charming short story by Mrs. Schuyler B. Horton.
 A Great Charity Reform. The story of the founding and work of the " State Charities Aid Association" one of the most practical and far reaching efforts of genuine benevolence in the United States. By E. V. Smalley.
 Ralph Waldo Emerson. A paper on Emerson's Personality" by Emma Lazarus. The frontispiece of the number is an engraving by Kruell of French's bust of Emerson
 |" Among the ThIinkits in Alaska, ," By Lieut.. c. B. s. Wood, with twenty H. lustrations.
 House Construction. Another paper in this valuable series, sug- gestlng Precautions against Fire, with work ing plans.
 The Other Contents Include the third and most interesting in stallment of Carlyle's |" Tour in Ireland,o the second part of "The Bee-Pastures of Cali fornia,' by John Muir, illustrated by Harry Fem; "A Colorado Cavern" by Ernest In gersoll; installments of the serial stories by w: D. Howells and Mrs Burnett; poems by Edgar Fawcett, Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney, and others reviews of recent books, editorial ar- tlcles on current topics, 1.-The Worlds Work, " Erie 8 ,Brac," etc, etc.
 Price, 35 cents $4 % year. Sold eve rywhere. THE CENTURY CO. Je2l It NEW YORK;
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MARRIAGES.

ATHEANS-TUCKER-In this city. June 20, by Rev .. H. Buck, Edwin Athens and Miss Jennie Tucker.
 PLATT-BRAINARD-In this city, June 9 th by the Rev. Carlos Martyr of New York; Lewis A. Platt of Waterbury, and Ellen E. Branard of New Haven No cards BROCRWAY-CHAPELL-In In New Lond 'n June 8th, by Rev. B. A. Woods, Henry N. Broadway and Miss Ann Chapell of Lyme.
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walnut LeaSHatr Rextorer,

It is entirely different from all others. It is as clear as water, and, as its name indi- oates, is perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer. It will immediately free the head from all dandruff, restore gray hair to it's natural color, and produce new growth where it has fallen of. It does not in any manner affect the health, which Sulphur, Sugar of Lead and Nitrate of Silver preparations have done. It will change light or faded hair in a few days to a beautiful glossy brown Ask your druggist for it. Each bottle is warranted. Chas. N. Crittenton, New York, and Geo 0. Goodwin $ Co.,, Bos- ton, wholesale agents s6 1yd&w 
 List of Unclaimed Letters Remaining in the New Haven postofice, New Haven county, State of Connecticut, advertised Wednes- day. June 2l, 1882:
 LADIES' LIST. B-Minnie Brady, Mrs NJ Brown (2). F-Amy Finneran K-Delia Kiernan. L-Mrs Sin A Leets. S-Sylvia Scranton. T-Mrs Forrest Terry.
 GENTLEMEN'S LIST C-Thos Cole l2) H-G M Hawk ns Edward c Her.ick, Harry Her
 rick, Horatio bbs (2). MA D Miller. George Murray. S-James Stanford
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" NTEn

&A IN THE country, near Congamond Lakes, Eii1 Granby, Ct, six summer bosrders Location FIJI high and pleasant Inquire of
 IL c. LONG, je2l lot S Church Streef
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WANTED.

A BLACKSMITH who understands jobbfng work, A i've miles from this city. the Aiddletosn turnpike, North Haven Apply at this office day. between 12 and o'clock, at the shop day after
 j2l It. L. ". BUTTON.
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Six Thousand Barrels of oil Burned.
 BRADFORD, Pa, June 20.-The Anchor Oil comp derrick of six thousand barrels of oil in Warren field were burned tonight. Edward Gibson, driller, was burned to death and John Hughes fatally injured.
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LOST, nN Chapel street. between Dwight and Church V streets, Black Embroidered Cape. Finder please leave same at 38 Center street. j21 It's
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wATERyLEIr ARSENAL.
 WEST TROY, N Y, June 15, 1882. SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate upon the blank forms furnished from this Arsenal only, will be ceved by the undersigned uht'l 12 o'clock m on SAT URDAY JULY l5, I-Sl, for furnishing the supplies, in such quantities and at such times during the fiscal year ending une 30, I6S3. as the Commanding Oncer of this Arsenal may require viz Canyzs forage tuel iroo leather. lumber, stationery tools, etc, etc preference will be given to articlis of domestic production. Catalogues, giving the estimated gu tities articles requir d, be had on appl cs tion to this full information to the manner of bidding conditions to be observed by bia dcrs and tero of c ptracts and payments
 The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids No will be entered into until after an adeouate appropriation is made by Congress.
 A. MOROECAI,
 air Of ,-rdD
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"ANTEn

4 COOK, one who thoroughly understands fa1ni- A ly cooking and laundry work Must well recommended German preferred Call a p. m. at 2OI ORASG< STREET.
 le21 2t' corDar Grove-
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, June 2O.-Sailed, the Abyssinia and the Erin for Liverpool Arrived, the westphalia from Hamburg, the Wisconsin and soyth1a from Liver pool
 Glasgow-Arrived, the State Of Nevada from New York.
 Liverpool-Arrived, the Lake Winnipeg and the Brooklyn from Montreal Sailed, the Celtic for Now York.
 Hamburg-Arrived the Silesia from New York
 Southampton-Sailed, the Oder for Bremen from New York.
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WANTED.

A GENTLEMAN having good knowledge Of dif- A feFent languages wants 6 situation trznsiS- tor, proof reader, copyist or anything. Address
 P F. Horna Place
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pY NEAT young girl, situation for second D work or general housevork; objection to the country good references; is willing and obhging. Call for two days at
 Je2I It. Is41< St. JOHN STREET.
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DEATHS.

BOGART-Tn this city. June 18 Minnie E. Granniss, wife of William H. Bogart, aged I5 years, months and IT days.
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xsA4s ONE HALF of house, seven rooms, East Mii Grand street. pie asantly located on the line of EIiN horse cars. Inquire of H. J. Stevens S92 Chapel street, Smiths building, from to o'clock.
 je21 3ts
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WANTED

A COMPETENT girl to do general houseEork for A family of two; re1ersnces given Apply Tues day and Wednesday mornings, st
 je20 2t lSo YORK STREET
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 A SITUATION to do general housexork by q A young girl io s small family. Call txo dsyR corner of Haven and Market streets, Fair Haven. je21 It.
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An Interesting F'orSery-Stumbled On By
 An Inu-aSfSoati.,rr EaI rtf

An Interesting Forgery-Stumbled On By
 An Investigating Committee.
 WASHINGTON, June 2O.-The committee appointed to investigate the 1880 campaign methods in North Carolina have developed an interesting forgery. The resolution which was referred to Messrs. Vance, McDill and Mitchell recited that Mott, ex-collector of in ternal revenue for the Sixth district, used his office as Republican machine, the ex- penses of 1880 quadrupling those of any pre- vious year and being larger than any other district in the United States At the last meeting the committee examined w. H. Kestler, who said he was employed by Mott as deputy for one month ip 1880 at $65. MT. Vance showed him voucher for two months signed by his name. MT. Kestler explained that Mott had sent word that the first voucher was lost and requested him to sign another, which he did Mr.. Vance then showed him half a pzen others which Kest- Ter at once denounced as forgeries. Mott's clerk took the stand and confessed that he did it all without the knowledge of his chief. but Mott's name appeared in his own han>. writing on each of them and he was present at the time He offered no explanations to the committee. These developments were entirely unexpected and caused no little sen SatiOn.
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Missionary Conference

Missionary Conference. TNNHE quarterly mee ing of the New Haven Wo \ mans Baptist Missionary Conference will be held iu the First Baptist church of New Haven, Thursday, June 2kd. at p. Mrs Dr. M. O. Doug lass, who is to return to Burmah, will address the ladies. je2l 2t The National New Haven Bank.
 Staae Charter, l792. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THIRD DIVIDEND
 six Pee Cent.
 SEMT-ANNUAL dividend of Six Per Cent. has "A been declared, pay able and after July 1st proxinlo. Transfer books closed until thai day.
 aROBEkT L COUCH, Cashier. New Haven June 20, 1882. ie21 9dlw
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The Condemned Assa assin-Reed's Effol
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The Condemned Assassin-Reed's Efforts
 to Save His Neck.
 WASHINGTON. June 2O.-Reed has in his possession a great mass of letters from prom inent physicians throughout the country pro- testing against the execution of Guiteau on the ground of insanity. These letters he proposes to file with the President when he makes an application for & communication of sentence. Rev Mir Hicks says Guiteau will never repent this side of the grave.
 Guiteau's counsel called at the Department of Justice to day and held long consulta- tion with the pardon clerk It is understood that he will ask the President to commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
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Houses and Lots For Sale or Exchange.

Houses and Lots For Sale or Exchange. ssssA House and Barn with few acres of aa land, well stocked with choice fruit, berries, N.iL etc., in good neighborhood, Will be sold on easy terms or would exchange for good house more osntra1 H.o and House in good order Will be Ec. bargain as the owner would like to go West.
 Desk room in good furnished office. An Attor- ney Insurahce Man preferred. Money to loan in amounts to suit at 4s Church Street, Room Hoadley Building. Office open evenings u. jea0 l. F. CONsTOOk. CHICAGO REAL ESTATE. Loans placed promptly Also buy, sell and manage References on application
 FIG. vIERLING, my16 3m no Dearborn St, Chicago, HI.
 FOR RENT, ISSSf Five roomsfn Heller's block; gas and water ES.A street, Fair Haven; five rooms; ST per month.
 Inquire of
 JAGOB HELLER,
 Room 1, Yale Bank Building, my11tf or 99 Olive street. SeashOre Cottage To Rent. asssS# TO private family, a new cottage with ten sAsH rooms hard finish walls; wide verandahs on EE both stories forty feet above the water, com manding fine view of Long Island Sound; all new of Mster Gh fnaure of S E. B1H seac or T. B. PAYNE. West Cheshire. j1 iS d&2tw
 FOR RENT, &AA BRICK dwelling house Mo- 22 Orange street, Eaamfs IF rooms with modern fixtures; will rent for A one or term of years posse sion Immediately if required. Apply to A. 0. WILCOX, myz4 If Wilcox & Co, 245 249 Chapel St.
 FOR RENT, ss=ss joiner shop central, located, with stable Eiia and shed room for lumber. Apply to A. M. , mic If 69 CHURCH STREET, Room 8.
 FOR SALE, sheA4 THE HOUSE Mo- 157 Meadow street, contain ESssa ing all modern Improvements; house in first EaasI class order fresco, painted walls, etc., etc; the place is for sale at low price, and only small amount required down; the balance remain on nortg ge; possession at any time.
 Apply to J. SONNENBERd, Broker, my3 23s Chapel Street. TO RENT FUR@ISHED, sssss FOR one term of years, Es,,H TfsE GALE GHE%IDENCE, AiiI on Prospec Hill. Most complete in every de tail and elegantly furnished. situated on high a delightful home.
 MILLS x MARsDEN, Attys. a4tf 3os Chapel Street, City.
 TO RENT, aS$S 29 Auburn street, second floor, rooms, ES'iiA S9 OO floor No. l2 Newhan street, near street. second hoor Ss floor English street. Cedar Hill, for small family, $8.OO second floor, Clinton avenue. 5000.
 FOR $ aLE-House and barn on Auburn street. Oak street, $5iO cash and balance on mortgage; house East street, Or nd, in good repair, rooms city water, connected with sewer, price Sl $500 cash and balance to suit the purchaser Parties wishing to purchase lots for manufacturing purposes A. M HOLMES. 69 Church Street, Room 8. Office hours, 1 to f. 711 to evenings. ap15
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A NEAT AND capable German or coIored woman A for general housework in small family: must be wiling to go to the shore in sumner. Apply bs- tween and A o'clock Friday afternoon, st
 je2l 2t+ HOHF
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NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.

Frustrated by the Lightning.
 LENox, June 2O.-The lightning last night struck the house of Fred Schermerhorn. The bolt passed to the barn halfway over the telephone wires and prostrated man, his wife, son and negro driver and two horses, all of whom had taken refuge in the barn from the storm. The man has not yet re- covered.
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Police Precinct.

Police Precinct.
 OFFICE POLICE CoMMIssIoNERs,l
 NEW HAVEN, Conn June 20, 1Se2. ] SEALED proposals will be received at this office AD until 12 the 29th day of June 1882, for the construction of Police Precinct Grand street in accordance with the drawings and specifications for sanle whi may be seen and a additional infor- nation obtained application at the off of L. W. Robinson, architect o31 Chapel street, New Haven, Conn.
 The committee will make separat contracts for the mason work, iron work carpenter and joiner york and plumbing, and bids must be made accordingly. The right to reject any all bids is reserved by thecommittee. F H. HART,
 WILLIAM B. CATIIN. jao1 pr NC -rrISI
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WANTED,

A SITUATION by g respectable girl to do "A general housework or second work in private fanniy objections to the country refer ences if desired. Apply first floor of
 ie2l It. 2.4 HAMILTON STREET.
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Max. temp, Il; min. temp, 57; total rainfall, O9
 JUNE 40, les1 Max. temp., 77; min temp, 59; rainfall, .OO.
 J. H. SHERMAN, Sergt. s. C. U S. A. *Too small to measure.
 ''Lt."-Wind less than miles hour. Storm sig nas have reference only to approaching high winds Approaching high northwestery winds are indicated by red and white flags combined. During June winds from the southwest to south ast are tn SC most likely to be followed by rain
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WANTED,

A SITUATION by young girl to do general
 housework in private family. Can be ssen for two days at
 ie2O 2ts ls8 WALLACE STREET
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DYA young girl place to do plain sewing and ID light work. Inquire at
 je2I 5tt 66 NASH STREET.
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WANTED,
WANTED,

A SITUATION to do general hozsswork in a prf- 4 yate family. Call st
 je21 It. NO. 22 DAY STREET
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FHTNn
TH RENT

FOUND. A FEW weeks ago a sum of money. Owner can -A have it by stating amount and paying expense. Apply at the cashiers desk. ie2I 2t+ E. VALLEY X co.