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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

1.-THE Christmas Letter Mission, formerly
known as the Hospital sPillow Mission. was
begun in Brighton, England, twelve years
ago, and during that time Its work has so in
creased that in England alone 23O 900 letters
were distributed last Christina, while in the
United States our last years distribution
amounted to nearly $1,000 Its object 10 to
distribute at Christmas through hospitals.
prisons, homes and other institutions IS we'll
As to individuals, printed letters, suitable for
each, enclosed with Christmas cards in envel-
opes bearing the words "a Christmas Letter
for YOU" These letters and cards are so
arranged for distribution a. to ensure the
greatest possible variety. For hospitals they
are given to the night watch to place on the
pillow of each patient the night before
Christmas. In other institutions they may be
laid on the plates at breakfast Christmas
morning. There is a central fund.- contribu-
tions to which will be thankfully received by
Miss Ii. NJ Cox, Newton, Queens Co., N. Y,
to defray the expenses Of printing, etc
Small local subscriptions will in most cases
De sufficient to carry out the work in the re-
spective towns, as the expense is slight,
about four cents per letter, including card
and envelopes, so that even the small sum of
% cents will brighten Christmas day to five or
six lonely sick beds, or twice that amount give
Christmas JOY to ten or eleven motherless
little ones Will you not kindly help this
work by giving what you can spare of time
or money, and by enlisting the interest of
others in lts behalf?" Please address Box 25,
Houlton, Me. State Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

At the September term of the Superior
Court in this county divorces were granted as
follows James X. and Delna J. Smith. Au-
gusta, adultery; May f. Jackson, Augusta,
and John II. Jackson, New York, cruelty,
desertiop; Isabel NJ. Clukey, Wsterville, and
Levi Clukey, Hallowell, cruelty, intoxication,
failure to support; Maria j. Mclaughlin,
China, and Alexander Mclaughlin, New
Glasgow, N. s. cruelty, desertion; Helena
and Charles Robbins, Augusta, desertion,
failure to supports Abbie B. Palmer, Angus
ia, and Philip Palmer, parts unknown, same
cause; Lottie J. Wood. Waterville, and
Charles A. Wood, Winslow, cruelty and
abusive treatment; Ben w. Chamberlain,
Augusta, and Harriet Chamberlain, Fairfield,
came cause; Edward Kimbsll, Augusta, and
Emma A. Kimball. Palermo; Abbie A. Foy,
Mansfield, Mass, and VIM. H. Foy, Chelsea,
abusive treatment; George II. and Augustus
H Mcpherson, Oakland, cruel and abusive
Clara J. Hersom. Gardiner and
Warren Hersom, Oakland, same cause;
Hannah J. Stevens, Hallowell, and Lorenzo
II. Stevens, Rome, came cause. Esther and
Dennis Howard. Monmouth, same cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
CHARITABLE.
ANIMAL Meeting Of the howard Re.ev..
lent Unfon

Inc annual meeting of the Howard Beney.
olent Union of thi. city VI. held =, the Al.
dermen's room on Friday afternoon, Hon.
oeiden Conner in the chair. The proceed.
ings OF the last meeting were read by the
secretary and approved The annual re-.
port of the Treasurer, VIM R. Smith. E.o
vas read and referred to the auditor
for examination and approval. From
the report it appears that the sum
OF S33l.S2 was received from various
sources by the treasurer and 1888 SO expend-
cd, ieavinga balance in his hands, including
the amount unexpended from last years re-
ceipts, of sl7s47.
Us. Gushing, Esq, secretary of the board
Oh managers, reported the amounts collected
In the several churches for the past year as
follows: Unitarian, $50; Univer.alist. 500.
10; So. Parish Congregational, sIs. SO: FRS,
Baptist, IS 90: Methodist, So.
collection taken at the Universslist church
at the Thanksgiving union service, sl4 So
from the charity ball. $1,000; from the old
Howard Benevolent Society, $50. 90: other
sources sl7.29; total 1881 92 Mr. E. Nc
Murdie Chairman of the executive committee
reported: OF the forty cases reported to the
committee, aid was extended to "a families.
representing an aggregate of 81 persons who
have been furnished with food, fuel and
clothing. at a cost of s274.63.
The following officers for the ensuing year
were chosen: president, Hon. Selden Con-
nor; vice president. Prof. Geo. Files:
secretary, j. 5. Hobb.; treasurer. VIM. r.
Smith; auditor, Trrby johnson. To fill
vacancies in the board of managers Mrs. S.
Conner. Mrs d. c Stanwood, J. S. Cushing,
Esq. A. w. Philbrook, Esq Executive
committee: Mrs. J. H. White; Mrs. II. B.
Fuller, Frank II Beale. Mrs John Couyhlin.
Voted, That the executive committee pub
fish at its discretion. in convenient form, for
the information Of the public such facts in
connection With the work of the Union, as in
its judgment may be deemed advisable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
Church Notices.


At the Methodist church, the pastor, Rev
&. W. Bradlee, will preach tomorrow q,
1870 o'clock and conduct the evening meet
ing at O'Clock; Sunday school At IL, and
young peoples meeting at 6. Strangers
welcome to all of the services.
First Baptist church, preaching BY the
Pastor, H. j. White. at 10. 80; Sunday school
Immediately follows. Young peoples meet
ing at P. NJ, prayer and praise service a,
p. NJ. All are cordially invited to these
services.
There will be services Tomorrow at St
Marks church, 2lst Sunday after Trinity, as
follows: Holy Communion, 7.30 A. NJ.
morning service with eermon. 1890 A. NJ.
Sunday school, 40 P. NJ. first evensong. 3
P. NJ. evening service With sermon, Z P. NJ.
Subject of evening sermon: 1.-The Miracle
of Creations Record"
There will be the usual services at the Free
Baptist church. Preaching by Rev J. B.
Jordan Of Auburn; SUNDAY school at ll.45.
Praise and social service in the evening at 7.
Seats tree and all are invited.
First Christian church on Northern Ave
nue.. meeting at 10. 80 A. NJ. Sunday School
At 2.30 P. NJ. Social service in the evening
at o'clock. All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
Z ty Personals.

Gen James A. Hall of Damariscotta was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Frank Beal and wife departed for Bel
fast yesterday afternoon.
f r. LAWN. New Bedford, was registered
at Hotel North, yesterday.
Mr.. Perry NJ, Arnold of Bangor, is visit
ing in Augusta for few days.
Hon. II. j. Hosmer of Concord, Mass, is
now on visit with his wife to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

John NJ. HeQarty, who was formerly in
the office of Mr. F. E. Boothby. general
ticket agent of the Maine Central in Portland,
died at his home in Winthrop Tuesday even
ing, from consumption. He was obliged to
leave his situation several months ago and
since that has steadily declined. His quiet
and gentlemanly ways won him many friends
in Portland and among the employees of the
Maine Central all along the line. The funeral
took place in Lewiston Yesterday forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

WEIRD MELODY.

This afternoon and evening the Gipsy
Band will again come before the people of
Augusta to charm them with their wierd,
wild melodies. Audiences are everywhere
enthusiastic in praising them and their music
to-day cannot tail to draw. The programme
is as follows:
MATINEE.
March-Hoch Habsburg, Kid
Waltx-Lagunen, Strauss
Reading-selected,
Miss AMEs.
Hungarian song-Hek Nefeleges. "Blue
ForgOt-me-not" Pronav
The Merry Wives OF Windsor, Nicola
waltz-Serenade, Metro
Readipg-Selected.
Miss AMEs.
The Loving Heardsman." Hunji
iannhaus"r. Wagner
EVENING.
March Budapest kiaitis. Exhibition
Of budapest. Ebering
Wahz-Marrianna. Waidteufei
Our Baby,
Mss ADnIE j. AMEs
Hungarian song Banatosan zeng madar" Seriy
80 r'wful, the bird sings"
PotDouri from Luc.a, Verdi
Violin oolo-HungA rian Garay
FARENEs GA.AY.
PARTII
Hungarian Song-"Bitka Cura." "Scarce
Corn" SeriH
Selected
MISS ADDIE J. AMEs.
Cimbao Solo, YoDas
"Cssrdas, - Hungarian Dance)
March Rakoczv,
Hungarian War March. Crinkdpdner
PICKS BAD Boy.
Peck's Bad Boy with all his mischief and
pranks will stop in Augusta Wednesday night
and will show himself in Granite Hall. Go
and laugh at his funny doings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The following are the patents issued to
citizens of Maine under date of Oct. 10:
chine for sowing and narrowing seed; Isaac
II. Farnham of Deering. electric signaling
apparatus: +. r Dana Of Wiscasset, clothes
line block. Design.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

You can find at the Boston Branch one of
the largest ard best selected stocks Of over
and gents furnishings ever on this river.
all to DO sold at prices to conform to the
times Give Storer call and see for your
selves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
A Partridge on Shjpboard.

One dav last week as the schooner Charles
L Mitchell, Capt. Frost, was coming up the
river By Parker's Head, a partridge flew on
board. Capt Frost got his revolver and shot the
bird. We have heard of cartridges flying into
dwellings before, but never of their boarding
a sailing vessel. where the men were all at
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
GARDINER.

Quite large party enjoyed skate at the
Coliseum Thursday evening. The Gardiner
Band has been engaged for music for every
Thursday evening until further notice.
The first regular meeting of the History
Club will be held at Mrs. Henry Richards,
Vine street, Tuesday, Oct 9th. The work
at present lies in the last part of the fourteenth
century. At each meeting four papers pre-
pared in advance are read and discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific
Circle of Augusta. will meet next Monday
evening, at Mr.. F. H. Beale's, Green street
At 7.l5 P. NJ to resume its annual reading
cordially invited to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Mrs. c. A. Bennett, while driving near the
railroad bridge yesterday afternoon, WAS
thrown from her carriage, which collided
with q truck team. The lady struck the
ground heavily. and being partially stunned
was taken into Libby's barber hop where
she revived in about halt an hour and was
able to proceed home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Eleven sandstone caps for the columns o
the Episcopal church have arrived in the city
They are from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Bodwell & Burleigh have sold the prize
cattle which they showed at the New Eng
land Fair for "a cents a pound, live weight
Mr.. Libbey has sold his cattle for lO4 cents a
pound, dead weight. In Boston good judges
said that two pairs o. Libbey's steers were as
fine as there are in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The Maine Central is doing q larger bust.
ness than ever before in the history of the
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Adolf Lalloz, carriage manufacturer, ll9
Carroll Street, Buffalo, N Y states; l was
troubled with nausea of the stomach, sick
headache and general debility. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me-" oct20d&wlw
FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every bottle
Of Shiloh's Vitalizer. II never fails to cure
Sold bv Bowditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The Job Printing Establishment Of the Kennebee
Journal is always well prepared for doing the incest
work, as well ~ the more common branches. This
once employs competent printers, carries large
styes Of type wedding and visiting cards and epve
tapes in stock; also varied assortment OF dance
orders, programs, announcements, ETC., etc. Orders
Nv mail will receive prompt and careful attention,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Inspector Hill goes to Sidney tonight and
inspects the Sidney Post. G A. X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Mrs Gay has on exhibition in E. Row.e's
window a specimen of the new style Of Ken
sington painting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Granite Hill, Hallowell was the scene of a
genuine old-fashioned corn husking festival
Thursday evening. NJ. w. p. Atherton, the
successful farmer and well-known agricultur-
al writer of that town. opening his doors
and hospitality receiving q large company of
friends and neighbors. Many members of
Capital Grange and invited guests from this
city were in attendance, and by actual count
there were $50 present. The fun commenced
about 80 o'clock when the people began to
arrive; the great doors of the barn were
swung open and the floor cleared for action.
seats had been provided and the merry husk-
ers, young people and old, attacked
the shocks and with nimble fingers
Invested the golden corn of its envelope of
husks. SO rapidly did they work that hardly
an hour had arrived ere every ear of corn
was in the baskets and the toilers( ?)adjourned
10 the spacious dining room where a real
husking repsst. such as the oldest inhabitants
'aik about, consisting of brownbresd and
oeShs, the ever toothsome pumpkin pin, cot
ice and cake. Hardly movement had been
made towards the tables, when strains of
sweet music were heard, and the curious
ones rushed to the door to find the favorite
naiiowell Band established on the lawn, rem
uering one of its finest selections; and the
music was continued at intervals the remain.
Nef Oh the evening. Following the collation.
several hours were given up to general
.0ou ume' the younger people participant
ing In plays and other amusements. About
e.e'eh o'clock the barn was again visited.
.ne moor had been swept and waxed, and I'M
Va late hour good sized company yielded
W 'ne allurements of the dance. All re-
'1'neo home feeling that they had attended
oue OF the most successful corn huskings on
=, .'ord' and heartily wishing that Mr.. and
.'s' Atherton, who had so cordially received
1sm' might continue to give annual husk-
Jugs for decades to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

DR. Scott Hill went out TO Manchester yes
terday and vaccnated the scholars of the
High school and many citizens,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The concrete sidewalk near the railroad
bridge is undergoing repairs, the low places
being patched up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The city marshal was engaged in posting
the city ordinance, yesterday, which forbids
loafng on the street corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The Salvation Army barracks have been
labeled in big fiery letters, Salvation Army
Barracks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Give your children B. H. Douglass & Sons
Capsicum Cough Drops for their Coughs.
Colds and Sore Threats; they will cure
speedily, are harmless and pleasing to the
taste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

Simon Merrill. aged 20 years, escaped from
the Insane Hospital yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
Litchfeld is having run of measles.

A large new boiler for the Edwards Mfg
Co., is at the Maine Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
DIRK.

Staples Gordon, who lives upon big
farm in Dayton, is the owner of COW which,
on Saturday night, dropped three plump and
handsome calves, ali of which were perfect
ly formed. The COW is we'll and hearty
and her offspring as nimble as kittens
and growing finely. The COW is of the Dur
ham breed and is quite young. Her body is
round and full and she girts 6 feet and 8 or 4
inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
3Aarrtfn.

In this city. Oct 2ist, by Rev. H. J. White.
Charles H. Morse to Miss Ruth c. Whitehouse. both
of Augusta.
In Portland, Oct. Goth, John Alexander Mitchell,
NJ D., of Kansas, to Miss Harriet Elder Corey Of
Portland.
In Portland, Oct. y, DR.. VIM. F. Giddings to
Miss Auli NJ. Moore, both Of Minneapolis, MINI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

All persons about to visit foreign lands,
sailors fishermen, lumbermen and miners,
should take with them a supply of Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment. 1t is both for int rnal
and external use and is worth its weight in
gold
Hip disease, fever sores, ulcers, blotches,
pimples. and many loathsome diseases origi-
nate in impure blood Parsons Pur1ative
Pills make new rich blood and will change
the blood in the entire system in three
months, taken one night. octlCd&w1w
Back Ache? Hunts Remedy will cure pains
in the back or loins, female diseases, nervous
prostration and kidney diseases.
octl9deod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
f3ifn.

In winthrop, Oct. 2oth, John n. Hegarty. aged
p wears months.
In woolwich. Oct goth, Mrs. Eliza S. G. Davis.
aged 90 years months
In Norway, Oct. 81, Mrs. Isabella Durgan Of Port
land, aged 90 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

FRIDAY, Oct. %, 1885.
lO2. Peter Dunton vs.. Warren Plummer
and Tr. Baker Cornish attys. for plff
Vose & FAR sttys. for deft Assunpsit on
account annexed for slO26.sl. Heard BY
the court. Decision reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
G. M. ALLEN & CO.
WHAT IS DYSPEPSIA?

Among the many symptoms
Of Dyspepsia or indigestion,
the most prominent are: Va
riable appetite; faint, gnawing
feeling at pit Of the stomach,
with unsatisfled craving for
food; heartburn, feeling Of
weight and wind In the stom-
ach, bad breath, bad taste in
the mouth. low spirits, general
prostration, headache, and
constipation. There Is no form
OF disease more prevalent than
Dyspepsia, and none so pecul-
lar to the high-living and rap
id-eating American people.
Alcohol and tobacco produce
Dyspepsia; also, bad air, etc.
BURDOCK BLOOD
BITTERS, will cure the worst
case. by regulating the bowels
and toning up the digestive
organs. Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
RANKLIN

Messrs. Munson and Dow began thei,
work in Franklin county with public meet
ing at Weld, Monday evening, Oct. 18th A,
the close of the meeting a lodge of GOOD
Templars, TO be called mt. Blue" was in
stituted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24

The Kennebec County Wheelmen are to
open a dancing school, in two weeks. Hav-
ing secured the services Of Professor
II. NJ. Pullen, they are now forming class
and all wishing to attend should commune
cate with the committee in charge, A. s
Pinkham, II. C. Walker, G. +. Dunton.
The Pullman sleeping ear Augusta, run
ming through this city, has been sent to the
works in Chicago. where it will be entirely
rebuilt and remodeled. The New Bruins
wick and Garden City will also be sent to
the shops as soon as they can be spared from
the line. The parlor cars the line
to receive thorough overhauling. The
Pullman cars are all kept in fine condition
Mayor Weeks has two petitions from citi-
zens of our city about the Salvation Army
one to permit the Army to parade the streets
three evenings each week with music and
drums-the other to prevent any further pa
rades of any kind so long as leaders and men,
bers thereof DEFY the laws aud ordinances of
the city. The Army have not rs yet been re-
quested to stop parading the streets, but have
only been requested not to use the drums on
account of so many complaints about fright
ening horses etc. Many of our citizens are
UP to a fever heat almost, on account of this
trouble. Behold how pleasant a thing it lie
for brethren to dwell together In unity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
OXFORD,

The roof Of the new shoe factory at Nor
wav is about finished Cottage and tenemen,
house building is brisk in the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-24
SAGAlsAHOC.

At an adjourned meeting of the Sagadahoc
Historical Society. held in Bath Tuesday
evening, p NJ. Reed was elected to take
charge Of the lectures for the coming winter,
under the direction of the executive commit
tee. w r. Robinson and Rev. T. White
were admitted as members of the society.
At Bath Wednesday morning, Galen C.
Moses purchased at auction the granite block
recently damaged by fire for S705O.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-02-27

The prospect. of The New Orleans Ex-
position do not seem to brighten. The
managers are greatly in debt-be; ween
100000 and 100000, and an appeal has
been made to Congress for an additional
100000. There may he some opposition
to tn further grant, Congress having al
ready invested 81 100000 in the enterprise.
but as many foreign nations have been in
duced to participate through The sanction
given the undertaking by the Government,
it is to be hoped that the necessary relief
will not be withheld 1t is not likely,
however, that the Government will get any
of ibis money back. The Exposition is
too big and unwielIly to be
made u financial success.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-02-27

IN idea Of the public desire 10 witness
the p,rad- % Inauguration day 10 shown
in the extraariin,ry prices asked and con-
tracted To be given for windows on Penn
sy'v suia avcnue. Ia not a iew instances
as much a. $50 $ been obtained for win
-it,rrSs sS 'ss c- "ssfs. s how.
ever small. Some OF the owners of hui d.
ings On Pennyslvanli avsnua actually gave
~ ice ~ tenants Ia leave in the upper sto-
FIss, expecting TO IA ize more from the
ren' If the winiaws TOR the single day OF
inauguration than from several months
regular occupancy. The public 8 and. on
Pennsy lvania AveHue. il 10 e,tima cd will
accommnd-e at least seven thousand per.
sons, tor all 1T whom seas are required To
he provided at 40 expense not exceeding
81 each. Many. however, prefer to pay
the exofbi.snt window rates than trust TO
the weather probabilities.
The w"rk ut providing shr ter for the
expected visitors 10 one Of difficulty Bal
iimore and AleIand Ia will no doubt. pro
vide for arge part Of the overflow,
and tie Committee in charge 10 max
ing every possible arrangement for quar-.
ters. There 10 probably no city OF ito pop
ulation in the wor q hat has a. many ho-
tells, restaurants and ing houses So
that the question Of feeding the multitude
does ut give much concern. II 10 the
trouble of"slee ing" them" The chairman
of the committee on public comfort has
hal registered Sith him So far = 200 rooms
with accommodations Tor about $4,000
persons. Besides this, thirteen hotels have
agreed 10 furnish accommodation for 1900
people besides thosc who will have quar-
ters IN the hotels themselvr Ter are
IN all hity-tvo halls that can easily house
over 10000 persons. 50 Tar but about SO,
600 persons have spoken for places. This
does not. ot course, include the Thousands
OF private residences that will have aaum.
'er oil guests, nor one thirtieth Of boarding
houses some of which will have as MANY
As W. hundred ex IA guests. About 20
vacant houses have been Offered the com
mi,tea for lodging purposes. The supply
OF cots 10 even larger than The demand,
though the cot-naking establishment las
So lar sold for use over 10000 cots.