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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07
MARCH TERM
of the Supreme Judicial Court.

FRIDAY, March 6, 1856.
l45. Margaret A, Moody VS.. Augustus S.
Moody. Clay and Clay attorneys for the
plaintiff. Potter & Benjamin attorneys for
dan Action of dover wherein the plaintiff
demands one third of the real estate owned
by her husband. Smith Moody. at his death,
said real estate being situated In the towns
of Pittston, Whtefield and Jefferson. After
the testimony was nearly closed the parties
yot together and settled, and the case was
entered neither party.
Court adjourned until Monday morning at
10 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The prospect for successful excursion to
tween the Alamedas and Granite Citys, is
good. large number say they are going
Thes, clubs are now rivals for the State
League medals, and the game will possess
unusual interest for this reason. The fare for
the round trip is placed at 81 %. Two cars,
in which no smoking will be allowed, will be
provided for the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no paw required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, T. G Kins-
man & Co. dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07
Obituary.

MIR. Amos Church, citizen of much worth
residing on the east side, died yesterday af-
ternoon, after brief illness of few weeks,
aged rs years. He was native of Augusta,
and has resided here during his long and use
full life. Mr. Church filled several public
positions, having been member of both
branches of the city government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Lamont Hall has been leased by the Bow
doin Lawn Tennis Association; court has
been laid out and practice is being done daily
The Bowdoin College oarsmen are doing
faithful work in preparation for the inter-col-
legiate race at Lake Quinsigamond on the
Fourth of July. OF the candidates who pre-
sentrd themselves for seats on the boat, the
men who gave the greatest promise are the
four who are named below. and Who, if no
accidents occur, will represent Bowdoin this
year Davis, bow, height it. in: weight
$50 lbs; Whittier. No. 2, height 6 fl; l65 lbs !;
Brown, No. 3, 6 #. | in. weight l75 lbs /;
Alexander. stroke, fit. in. weight l55 lbs. !:
Average, 1914 lbs. A new four-osred shell
has been ordered Of Ruddock of Boston. 1t
will be built of Mexican cedar, on concen-
trio lines, with supplementary, gunwa les round
on the keel, and is to be rugged with the Da-
Wis improvements throughout The boat will
be AGA feet long, 10 inches wide amidships,
and Sd inches deep amidships. With the inn
proved sectional bracing, MIR. Ruddock thinks
he can turn out a strong and staunch boat
weighing 100 pounds. Work on the shell
will not begin before the latter part of April,
as the builder has quite a large number of
orders for single sculls to fill /; but the Bow
don boys will have the craft at Brunswick
in season for a trial row on the LIST of June.
The appointments from the Junior class
for the exhibition at the end of the present
term are as follows w. V. Wentworth, J.
5. Parker, C Davis. w. II. Stackpole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

There will be services at the Congrega-
tional church at 1870 A. NJ, with preaching
bp the pastor, Rev. A. F. Skeele. Young
peoples meeting at 6.l5 p. M. At there
will be a union service of all the churches in
the interest of the Y. NJ. c. A., to be ad-
dressed by Mr.. Moore of Boston. All are
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07
Rupture Cured

permanently or no pay. Our new and sure
cure method of treating rupture, without the
knife, enables to guarantee cure Trusses
can be thrown away at last. Send two letter
stamps for references, phamphlet and terms
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n Y. mar3t w S&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Liverpool & London & Globe ms. Co.-The
of this immense company, whose field is in
deed the world, will be found on another
page. 1t is record Of prosperity in the
midst OF a peculiarly trying year and another
evidence of the L. l.. & G.'s popularity,
strength, and solidity. The assets of the
United States Branch Jan. l, 1885, were So
al IA e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The speaker, members and officers of the
House, raised $50 in money Thursday, and
presented it to Rev. ID. B. Randall, their
venerable chaplain. Last night, just previous
tie the final adjournme mt, the speaker read to
the House feeling letter of appreciation,
written by Mr.. Randall and directed to the
donors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

1t is understood that there will be three
games of polo at the Bath rink this evening
One between the Granite Citys and Alamo
das and one each between the Gloucesters
and other two teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Aale's money the great Cough cure. 2sc SOC. b q
Glcnn's sulphur ssap heals l. beauties. sc.
GermanCornRemOverk kills Corns Bunions
Hills Hair and whiskss Dye-Black and Brown. Soc.
Pixies T0Othache Drops cure in Minute. 7Sc
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure. &C.
iap27teOd&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The fourth anniversary of the Young
Mems Christian Association will he observed
in the Congregational Church Sunday even
ing, commencing at o'clock. At o'clock
ing in the Baptist church, to which all are
invited. The meeting will be under the
charge of the association, and will be ad-
dressed by II. NJ Morse. The regular 4
ton will be omitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

SICK HEADACHE who have
suffered intensely with sick headache say
that Hoods Sarsaparilla has completely cured
them. One gentleman thus relieved. writes {:
Hoods Sarsaparilla is worth its weight in
gold" Reader, if you are sufferer with
sick headache, give Hoods Sarsaparilla a
trial. 1t will do you positive good Made
by c. l. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass. Sold
by all druggists. 100 Doses One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The ten hour law which failed of pas
saye in the Senate, applied to children en-
ployed in factories. No part of the bill
applied to any other class of laborers. The
old law fixing ten hours as full days work
has been changed in no respect. 1t stands as
it has stood for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07
Local Notices.

H@The gentlemen of the Unitarian So.
ciety will give coffee party and entertain
ment at their church parlors on Wednesday
evening March 4th. The entertainment will
be a concert by the "Snnlower chorus"
Supper at 80 O'Clock. Admission to supper
and entertainment IS cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07
Forty Years Solid Record.

DIR. Seth Arnoids Cough Killer gives i'm
mediate relief, and cures severest Coughs,
Colds, and Malignant Fevers, Sore Throat,
Asthma. &c. 25c. soc, and 81 sizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Prof H. NJ. Pullen will shortly depart for
Boston. where he will devote several months
to lessons on the violin and in dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

BA-Gov. Selden Common has accepted the
invitation of Post LOG, South China, to deliver
the memorial address, May 30th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The Maine General Hospital has received
from Miss Ann NJ. Williams of Augusta the
sum Of one thousand dollars to be added to
the free bed fund of the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

It was J. S. Turner who was assessor in
1874 and not Guy Turner, as stated in the
Journal yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Many members of the legislature, residing
in the eastern part of the State, departed tor
their homes on the Pullman train this morn
mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The roads are in dirty condition owing to
the warmth of the March sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The remarkable cures effected by Vegetne
have induced many physicians and apothe
carries, whom we know, to prescribe and use
it in their own families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

For Costiveness, Biliousness, Headache
and all feverish habits use DR.. Seth Arnold's
Bilious Pills. csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Hon Geo. E, Weeks, our next MAYOR. i,
the friend of the laboring men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The new lodge, Knights of Pythias, will
be organized in Augusta. Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

New machinery is IRVING for the Edwards
Manufacturing Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

In this city, March 6. Amos Church, aged - years
IL months. days. Funeral q; i2-I5 Sunday.1
In this city, March g. Charles Frederick wfneate
aged ID years Funeral at his late residence Sun.
day, at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The legislature adjourned without day at
T.. 80 o'clock this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6t&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The session of the legislature lasted nine
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

N~Mrs. Cain and Sibley will continue
their dressmaking at 81 Chapel Street, and
ask continuation of patronage from their
customers.
HE~Chas. Jenkins, at his fish market, south
end of Water ST. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh, picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scsrboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, BY any in the
CITY. sept20dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The Kennebec river smelts have disap-
neared from the market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Only four seizures in eleven months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Workmen have commenced rebuilding
Darby Block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

MOtlltrs. aIWaVs use DIT. SETH Arnold 8
Soothing and Quieting Cordial for children.
mild safe tonic 25c.
Kind friend. that nervous, hacking cough
is dragging you to consumption and the
grave Do not longer delay. Procure Adam
sons Balsam at once. 1t is an nnfailing
remedy for coughs. colds, and lung diseases
mar3t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07
tHarrteD.
I3ifo.

In Canton, BY Rev. W J. Twort, Frank o. Proc
tor of Canton to Miss Abbie F. Stetson of Hartford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Hon. A. P. Gould of Thomaston was in
the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

There are five Sundays in this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

In he game of polo at the rink last even
ing between the J. ID. RS and the Mascots of
Gardner, the former won by score of three
stra ght goals. Time, one hour.
The Mammoth COW, on exhibition at the
Farmers Hotel stables has been astonishing
those interested in heavy stock, for several
days past She is said to weigh 224O pounds.
There will be services in the Universalit
church tomorrow morning at the usual time,
the pastor officiating. The evening services
will be discontinued. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to be present at the morning
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The city government met last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

Fine spring mornings prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The first robin is in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-07

The sap season has opened.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-05-30

sHi'fa 40 MOI necessarily mean itii mais
tnfs h4va faifhad fefHIis siaa' 9Ha wy
0f iis 1iHef fheg if.llfniy du 40
nj mf1 ihan Indicate % mnmrhtaU hlfh ~
rasalnr phase when i lt stated, igf IN.
stance. ibat lhe OHaiia have been ordered
tu stop at Alexandria, Hn ibeIf waf home,
fomfihing may have occurred thlllnF TOE
HuHHiTaiinu W s1me sort Ani 40
wiiha hundred instances ihai have frs
Gently come to .laht ln no idle spirit "
display, tut wlihh q serious intention ~
proving that material resources cxlai, AMI
That more " tbo sluf autt can be inuhi
when tt. dire necessity nfitoH, are these
demonstrations mair turthcr drafts ~
nHtsh ifo0rs under orders i0t homo
from rgyH have been suddenly stopped
hy telegraph from the Horse Guards I'm
consequence oi thr Threatened complna-
ilont Of thu powers hostile 70 British in'
tcrrsis m their country "
Will uorn oy ro ruYrr
BEFORE separating ih0 Cabinet are m
dcrstood 10 have arrived nt q unanimous
rcsolyc 70 kocp possession Of Egypt NJ NIL
cost durng the present unsettled sAte
Of affairs There are on board ftehch
Government shlps passing through the
canal, in hafbor AT both ends and NJ
points In the Mediterranean and The RED
Sea within easy stcamlug distance,
force estimated NJ 5000 men Of all arms,
aud In official quarters II Ia said there Ia
absolute certainty that the ttO0plng "a.
| rangemcnts OF the French War once In
sure an equally large force bolug con-
stautly In the vicinity awaiting the British
evacuation. The departure OF tae last
British garrison would be the signal Tor
French occupation. Excuses w good ~
those which were held TO justify the bonn
bardment of Alexandria by tho British
exist In abundance.
OTHER NATIONS At HAND.
British troops are concentrating at Al
exandria, points along the canal, suez
and at Aden and the naval force In these
waters and at both ends of the canal Ia
being quietly strengthened. Ths French
are reinforcing their garrlsons In tho
North African stations aud on the Sonth
Mediterranean coasts. Italy Ia accumu'
lating war material for two corps d'armee
at the arsenals and docsyards on tho
Mediterranean. The Turkish garrlsons
In the Balkan districts, on the Black Sea-
IN tho northern districts In Asia and on
the newly acquired Russian frontier are
being rapidly strengthened, and y proof
of the extent OF the war preparations now
going on Is afforded by tho fact ba! oil
oouscrlpts liable to service have unex
pectedly been ordered into barracks ior
training. and the War Department ls rails
Ing the army as rapidly as means allow
, 10 war strength
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-05-30
BABY WORT GO.
A Doctor whose Head Was About q. Level
rs They Mako Them.

A Doctor whose Head Was About q. Level
as They Make Them.
Doctor" he began, us he entered
the Office Of n well.known medical man
the other dny. Twelve been talking II
over"
"Ah."
"And have copcluded that II win bc
best for the baby's health 10 20 TO the
country this summer.
II SEQ"
"What do YOU think OF itP"
"At relatives, suppose4"
Yes
swamp anywhere near the house,
"Wcll, believe there's one about
quarter Of mile away"
That's good. Is tho well In tho
woodshcdP"
1T i.
Good again. That will keep the
floors damp and muddy. Il the cellar
concrcied and draincdp"
II think mott
That's elegant A cellar with nat.
urnl earth bottom can always bo do
pended on for sour smells aud ono
without drain helps along feycrs Lots
Of slrubbcry around7"
"0h. yes; We can hardly 500 tho
house In summer.
"Exactly. That keeps the roofs and
walls damp. and you can depend on
p,ala,ia ptU.sfv and harm han.fv IN
the back door9'
"Ycs. only a fow rods away.
VERY nice-ycry. You eau rely on
the odors. and perhaps the well water
Is improved by percolations. Ever no
ticc the cistsrnpr
''Yes; II u n nice wooden one
"Splcniidl The water Il always
throwing of SOUR smell. aBd some
thing less than million mosquitoes
breed therp every summers night I
agree with yon TO dot, especially II
there are any box-drains around to
breed typhoid fever"
"You you wouldn't advise it7r
1ueried the father.
"Sayr' said the doctor, as h. leaned
over the table, ''lel the nurse drop him
out Of the window push him down tho
back stairs get him run over by an icc
wagon give him your revolver q
play With There's dozen ways ol
killing him of besides taking him q
the country. and any ono Of them will
SAVE you time and roneyr'-Dsfroil
Free fre.s.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-05-30
LATE NEWS ITEMS

ABOUT twenty-five mining engineers ar
rived at Birmingham on the 25d, and to-
gether with seventy business men from the
Atlanta convention, put In the day visiting
the Morris iron mines and Pratt coal mines.
JACK EARLY, Charles Boyd, and Jonas
woodson were arrested at Memphis on the
?3d charged with robbery.
JAS. EARLY, n native Of Batesville, Miss,
returned from Guatemala on the I'D, and
tells II sad story Of hardships and priya-
tions endured by himself and companions.
Tux principal business block Of Lansing,
Ia, burned TO the ground on the I'D. Loss
100000; insurance $4,000.
MRs. HUNTING, the keeper Of the baby
farm at Pcres aud Wood streets, Chicago,
was on the 23d indicted for manslaugbter
by the grand jury.
THE Department Of State was closed on
the I'D as a mark of respect to the memory
Of the late Secretary Frelinghuysen.
BE-. Rooms, colored, was arrested onthe
e9d, charged with attempting 10 rob and
murder Mrs. Madden, who lives on farm
four miles below Memphis, on the Arkan.
sas side.
SAMUEL THOMAS the rich Pennsylvania
irun.maker, arrived at Birmingham, Ala,
on the 23d with half dozen other Penn.
svIynnia iron men. He at last succeeded
In impressing iron and coal men with the
belief that only few uninportant details
rnmaiu 10 be settled before he begins do.
veloping his iron properties near that city
on big scale.
MR. Joux scorr, general manager Of the
Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific
Railroad Company, has resigned, TO take
effect June ist.
THr Tennessee Legislature met in extra
session at Nashville on the 18th.
The Henate Committee on Indian Affairs
arrived in the Indian Territory on tie
ajth. Their visit IL creating great interes'
Is view Of the alleged prevalence Of
yellow fever In the Northern States, The
Reefstarv Of the Treasury has been 70
qussted to re-appoiBt the sanitary inspec
tors on the border line Of Arizona.
peor. Ruxr says the sevsntesn-yeai
locu.t.. whose visit he has predicted. ars
harmless 20 growing crops, aud do no In
Jury except 10 the twigs Of forest and
fruit trees.
Tas discovery of oil e cisinssi re=s
! xaaee,. station. on inc Alsbama 0reai
s,.,s.rn railroad. The test u lKnitinR eal
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-05-30
rnel,er man a cnn.nlst..

nrw YoRK, May 2i.--scveral weeks
ago The siamese Consul at this port asked
Manager Jones Of the Bankers & Mcr.
chants Telegraph Company 10 pick out
Eve first-ciass telegraph opefatds . GO
10 siam. Mr. Jones has picked ont the
men from operators In this etY, although
be had applications from aiI over The
country. The man arc native Amefi-
cans, and each was obliged 10 show q
physiclan's certificate Of good health.
Unmarried men were reieet-
ed. IN aererdsnce vi'h iHsisac-
iona from siam The i've men
have signed tbfec-Years' contract which
calls for slc0 month, vlta bosri, Iodr.
Ing and al expenses paid. They will hs
stationed At nangkok. the capital of
SIAN, under The klna's special patronage.
Thss are ruluz - intiDdnee The MnIss
,sfsIem and zach sIamsse rfTle'rls ~ we'll
a. he nstiFes - become operators. The
men leave se.dzf fof zzn Ff<n<is<s eifA
ihsIf nIIes. 1lzaee <aeJ sail 70 IIonn
fonn - 1n1nGo = MIA.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-05-30
a Bad BOYS Brigh, Idea.

Some carpenters at work on . build
Ing near the foot Of Broadway gave an
old woman a piece OF fourtecn.foot pine
ceiling for ii1e-wood. The board was
too long TO carry home. and the old
woman had no implement with which
tobreak II up. A bright-faced lad Of eight
or ten years stood by and saw the trou-
bic the old woman was In. lie con=id-
erssl n moment. and then picked up q
paving stone and CARRIED i out 10 The
middle II the street Then h. put one
end u the board on the stone and waited
RESULTS. A South Ferry stage rumhlcd
al1ng .lown The street and rolled over
the board. hreaking Il of near he =tnnc.
The old woman picked up the pieccs.
and the boy again pnt The end q she
board ursr fhe stone. "A e<efssu
wagon rolled ~ and left the bparl tvu
feet zhurtsf Than 4 wns brfofv. Vnxp1a
aud stages passed on. brrek|ne up IN
| loarl until ih~ oh Woman he'd ~ 1fI11
! fnIl a piece=. Then the boy en1I<|l ~
! rasinr zfaae bzsk - ~ Kn1erf. ([II<3 !
iop ON II he pocket. sd. u1I|Il1< 1
asaund he >fIcvn|k. 11t q - ~ q
norr p<opk Is<1< = : ulH@4 - ]
En1d ~ opl.la = - =
l ILIX
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-05-30

porter NJ himself vandegblt euhe
Wrt on r. plmauu tfp bslnsst ~
tnlrn, having hg shaf " Ihtfost eul
hIn iIr stopped 10 i'nllman b. Inspect
fh0 luWu Hud iIm iugH rtfw1ikA
Dresser followed ldm. anA accompanied
hf ienntnphrt sueomled In Falning
au entrance Into NnH rfiilt car When
Dresser gni biz hooks un man be-
hung tighter ihan doyildsh Wander
hlli rave No and With Tho slou0nrnphr
ho'ilnd hin Dresser set " work In
ihr tntftr II The Interview, Vanderbilt
said In response io question oh.
the public b. Il dV The stcno-
Rrnpher bad II down NJ a0on as
it was uttered When Dresser
had finished hs interviewing hc bowed
himself ont Then he went iu the Chi
cago N,Ws office llo WIS supplying
nll the papers nthicngo with suburban
nows, And hal intended mnnifoldine The
Vanderbilt interview. Colonel Nate
Reed was night editor of tho Nous ut
the time. lie glanced through the IN.
toryiow ~ Dresser wrote H. When the
famous words were read Reed jumped
at least ten feet did he say those
words9' he asked. cxcitcdly. Dresser
declared that Vanderbilt had aud
showed the stenogrlphcr = report Reel
was wild. lie saw the scoop would bc
the biggest one Of the season, aud he
locked Dresser up until II was too late
for him Ia give II 10 the other papers.
The Neps alone had II, and the inter
view taught Vanderbilt to fight shy Of
newspaper men, Drcsscr went 10 Sar-
atoga some time later, and actually hal
the nerve to send his card up TO Mou-
cy bags lie was not admitted, how.
ever
Every Western newspaper man Of
experience remembers the great, yet
supplemented Platt Lewis, continued
the veteran, rs be- III fresh cigar and
sat back In his easy chair. "flatt was
one of the best known boys IN St Louis
wears ngo, and later was city editor Of
the Detroit Mems, from which position
he was forced to retire by sickness.
Well. Platt was notorionsly near
sighted, but never would acknowledge
1t, He preferred to go pacing along the
street not recognizing soul to wearing
spectncles. l'att married lady al
most o. near sighted as hc was. One
day Patt was of and went 10 the
thenter with his wife. lie became pro
occupied during the performance and
forgot all about his bcttcrhnf. When
the curtain fell for the last time, Platt
got up aud walked out. Mrs. Lewis