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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-12-20

prcui layous ssaile the consrsiuistion'
sbovcred upon him al the doorsoi the "a
eris,y by the ihrong Of guests. The lasi
OF The die vas Sir Arthur jacobson. who
ssld 70 bin in an undeftone. as be slip.
ped into his hand iiny caske, Of chased
gold and iursed away;
Ny present 10 you. monsieur.
With the exception OF the family and .
lev iniimalcs every one he'd nov retired,
aud pr ,f,ins by q moment oi solitude
Paul lifted the lid 10 had--s pellet OF bread
yeilowed and dried up, bat still the third
onel
Paul oomprehended st Last this pres :
snt that Sir Arthur bad given him WAS
forgetfulness. condonement. lfe and hap.
piness II was no shame 10 bis manhood
that tear Of Joy spsrkled upon his Lash
On.
That same day Sir Arthur Jacobson left
the couutry 10 return no more. and three
years died 10 Holland, leaving to Paul
. man, 40 the will read. brave enough to
face tho consequences Of momentsry in
fortune that amounted 10
more than two millions dollars.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-12-20

An old fellow WAS running q saw mil
down in the southern part Of Tennessee
had considerable trouble in getting mar
who understood the business OF sawyer
Finally when the owner Of the mill had
become wholly discouraged, q respectable
fellow came along and asked for situa-
tion. He showed paper from one OF the
leading mill men in the country stating
that the applicant was one Of the best oi
sawyers. He was engaged. and when he
had been at work about three weeks, the
proprietor called him one morning and
said.
Mr.. Collier, you needn't go TO work to
day.
Are you going to shut down.?
Vas, SO fur ez you are consarned.
Whrt, you don't want me any longer.
Yas, that's it.
Why; haven't been giving satisfaction
o, yas, so fur ez yo' work goes.
Then what is the matter?
Well, have noticed that you put on too
many shirts.
] don't understand you.
Wall, you change yo' shirts too often.
You have been workin' Eere for three
weeks an l notice that you put on clean
shirt about every eight days.
But, my gracious, is there anything
wrong in that?
To some folks thar mouten't be, but
thar is to me. A feller came along here
once aud changed his shirt every twelve
days.
Well, said the sawyer. what else did he
io2
Run away with and married my daugh
,er, that's what be done. Then thar came
llong feller that changed his shirt bout
very ten days. He ran away with my
wife. Then another feller changed bis
hirt bout every nine days, and be run
way with my pocket book that contained
'l5 So / find that the of nef q man
hanges his shirt the worse be is, an sfear
ng that you mont run away with my mule
olts, ! reckon you'd better 60 now, while
We got my eye on you.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-12-20

We copy the following from the n Y
, Times; Ia the remstks made by Rev DR.
. DE Costa following the very able papei
read before the New York Historical Soc,
c,y on Tuesday evening by Hon f. \, lsh
an Of Chicago on "frcnlensc and Mylc,
Standish in the Norihwcst.~ ~ the doctor
Ignoring and diminishing historical facts ~
irrelevsnt. charged 10 derosaiion Of the
character Of Capt Stsndish that he vas
bat = soldier Of fortune and tho bush
wbacker Of the Plymouth Colony.
1 In answer 10 this charge ii may be sta,
oil that the family Of s,sndish vas one Of
The most ancient aud honorable Ia Ian
cashife, In which section of England many
Of the Mayaower company originated,
That, inheriiing knishtly tradition aud 10.
taeuce, he early took up the profession OF
arms and received q commission from
Queen Elizabeth ia aid OF the Dutch.
That. though apparently uot Of the Pill
grim church. be joined with zeal in their
enterprise Of founding religious liberty in
the New World. That soldiers Of fortune
we're rarely married. and, III so, stiil more
rarely took their wives upon their adyen-
lures, while Slandish carried with him TO
Plymouth bis cherished Rose. who among
the May yaower band was among the first
to succumb 10 the rigors OF New England
winter. That il but the bushwhaokor OF
the colony. it Ia singular that be should
have received the frst military commits
sion il issued, should have been its first
representative TO Eugland, should have
been its Treasurer. and until bis death,
with bat rare intervals, should have been
OF the Governors Council. Had he not
possessed to remarkable degree the con
Hdence OF the Government, it is singular
hat bis whole life should have been pas
sed in the public service,
In l6i9 Standish wns made General in
Chief OF all the companies in the colony,
aud in 1868, ut the breaking out Of tho hos
,illities between Lngland aud Holland. be
was agaid honored with the chief special
In 1866 Capt Standish receiv
u from the Government grant Of 300
'cres OF land in Brldgewster for services
Upon his death In the same year "the Pil
trims mourned for him as one who had
,een their mainstay in the time OF their
,reatest peril, their support in more peace
al and prosperous times, and their reli
bile counselor under any and oil circum-
tances. JUSTICE
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-12-20

Jints How Is Jour new book. The way
to wealth. coming oni Minks-'Iis fin
isbed. but can't fad publisher Why
don't you publish II yourseIfy Can't AZ.
ford IT,.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-12-20

vie csss ssA nsiisssis Hitusss for The ssss
rus ssa Asss bibss. opes way ssd cons-
vese~tss otcps os ell bisds. ttnhs, esvG
rsps asl Sever rsps.
Z. Pssksas hes he ssesssssy tssis 70 40 sry
- Of Npise, asd vin sivs ssttassss 90 any
- issus % sasu. ~ q psps stshcy 70 diAssan
~ ssAsss 70 pei ~ 81 dtsssts
nAssssssss. ". Apni ~ isss. tAsu,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
FOREST TREES.

Having planted forest trees on
the western prairie for fifteen years
my experience enables me to
furnish you trees for less money of
better quality and in better condi-
tion than you can secure them else
where. l have large stock of
cottonwood, willow, box. elder,
maple, ash and elm trees for fall
delivery. that will sell at the fol-
loving prices. One year-old trees,
~ per 1000; two year-old, $3.50 per
1000. l handle all the small fruits
adapted to this climate such as
currents, rasberries, gooseberries,
strawberries, grapes and plumbs,
and give special attention to orna-
mental bushes, Towering bulbs and
roots. Price on application. A
liberal discount will be given on
orders for 10000 trees or more. 1
warrant all goods to be alive and in
good growing condition when de-
llvered, anything not up to grade
can be returned at my expense.
Correspondence solicited. Address:
G. w. TAYLOR,
Howard Lake, Minn.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
ing that excessive taxation is good
thing for the masses.

ing that excessive taxation is a good
thing for the masses.
Wahpeton is more than delighted
with the Fergus band, here during
the session of the grand lodge.
Jacob Nohlen of Stearns county.
Mimi, brother-in-law of j. N. Karst,
is here visiting latter and called on
us to-day.
l.. B. Gross from New York and
friend of the Messrs. Rice of this
city, is here prospecting. Mr.. Cross
had better make up his mind to re-
main at Wahpeton.
Vim. Northey and wife and men,
bers of the family have gone to the
twin cities. Mr.. Northey to look af-
ter a few business matters, and the
family to do a little visiting among
friends.
The Wahpeton Pythians are en-
tertaining the grand lodge in a roy
al manner. and ut the banquet last
evening the visitors showed marked
appreciation. We are unable to
handle the matter this week,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
Cheap Excursions Sou tn

Wv WIS 2NoAeo Out uHu hCcp IL.
The Illinois Central Railroad will
sell cheap excursion tickets to
Jackson, Tennessee. Holly Springs,
Aberdeen and Jackson, Mississippi.
Hammond, Jennings and Lake
Charles, Louisiana, Tuesdays, July
81, August IA and %, September Ii
and Is, October 9 and %, November
= and 20, and December q and IS.
Agents west of Blairsburg to Sioux
City, Sioux Falls and Onawa, will
sell for the evening train on Mon
days previous to dates given above.
Take the morning train from Du-
buque and Chicago, Tuesday, July
81, and each second succeeding
Tuesday during the months Of
August, September, October. No
vember and December. For home
seekers guides and printed matter,
giving rates, dates and full infor-
nation, apply to nearest coupon
ticket agent, or address J. L. Mer-
ry, !. G. w. =. A., Manchester,
Iowa. l5-wG.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WALLOPEp BY WAHPETON.

Wahpeton has given Fargo two
of the most unmerciful maulings
that any team in the valley, MAX
ing any pretensions to superiority,
ever got. Tuesdays game was a
walk away without apparent effort.
resulting twenty-six to one, the
visitors making this run on an error
and should have been shut out.
Mccormick pitched for Fargo three
innings-till it was seen that Wall-
peton was literally pounding him
out of the box, earning Is runs off
of him in this time, and he was
pulled out-and Hawley substituted.
but Wahpeton kept right on eating
them up raw!
In Wednesdays game McLaugh-
lin was put in the box and did a
little better work but Wahpeton
pounded him all over the field, play
ing seven inning when Fargo threw
up the sponge, the score standing
thirteen to three in favor of the
home boys.
AL. Weber umpired both games
and although he favored Fargo the
first game, the boys put him in for
lthe second, when he roasted the
home boys disgracefully. Yet
Wahpeton kept right on eating the
visitors alive! And after the game
was over the umpire justified his
course to us in the remark that: /:
"Well. Wahpeton had the visitors
dead to rights and there was no use
IN skinning them, we don't want
the earth!" But The TIMES SUBJ
mits that since the shabby way
Fargo has treated. our boys in the
past, an umpire is not justified in
giving them more than what was
precisely right, this was all they
were entitled to. But then Al's
heart is in the right place. he simply
meant to he generous. Following
is the score for the first day, we
being unable to furnish the last
game:
TUESDAYS GAME.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
TO BATTLE LAKE.

The Congregational Society an
nounce an excursion and basket pic
mic for next Wednesday. August
Goth, to Battle Lake. Trains leave
the Northern Pacific depot at. 7:3O
a. M. returning at 9 p. M. Tickets
$l.5O for the round trip. children
under twelve years, half fare. The
regular round trip fare is $2.68, so
that this will be Il fine opportunity
tor our citizens to visit this splen-
did resort ut cheap rate, and enjoy
a full! days boating. fishing and
recreation. Arrangements have
been male to accommodate every
body and a good time is insured.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
SPECIAL NEWS.
Comstock sells the singer.

Uncle Toms Cabin the 9th, under
canvas.
Ink & Carter have money to loan
on real estate. Stf
Go and see Frank Braun & Bro.
before you buy your twine. l3-6w
Comstock sells the singer.
For a Bradley self dump hay rake
ketchum wagon or the new Nc
Cormick square steel frame binder
or mower, see Schuler, Bernard &
Huesman. IL
Comstock sells the singer.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
wrLKrx County, MrSs, April IA, 1888

MIR. Chas. Benesll, Wahpeton, IT.
Sir-NTy neighbor used one of your patent
seats last year, and he praised it so much that 1
was induced TO go OIL hls field and try it. /
found that he did not over.estlmate its merits
and made up my mind to have one this year.
Will you please send me one as soon as possible
and when come to town will call OH you and
pay for ii. NEILs Larson,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATIoN.-LandO Office at
~ Fargo, D. T., July 28.ih, 188S.-Notice is
hereby given that the ioll6&ing named settler
has hlsd notice Of his intention TO make s year
fn.l proof In support of his claim, and that
hts absence before w. Cope, Clerk of the
District court, at Wahpeton, D. T., on Satur-
day, september 18th: 1883, viz: John J. Baird,
90 town 134 north. range So west. ne names
the follow Ing witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultN alton of, said land,
VIZ: Wallace childs. Charles Tree, John X
Thompson, Jacob Hentz, all Of Colfax, Rich
land county, d. T.
MICHAEL +. BATTeLLs, Register
JonH sHpPAAG, Agent for Claimant
Tirst Publication, Aug. !, 1889
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WAHpEroN. DIT. April q. 1853

Chas. Benesh, Esq, Wahpeton, D. T.
Dear Sir-Having used your patent seat On my
harvester and mower take pleasure in stating
that it is the best seat used, being easy to
adjust on any machine and the most comfort.
able riding on uneven land doing away with the
jar generally felt in the old style seat highly
recommend it to all farmers and predict great
success to you with the same. Yours truly,
4. ]. .F0RnTANECK.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
DAKOTA TERRITORIAL FAT

DAKOTA TERRITORIAL FAIR
For the above gathering to he
held at Mitchell. Dakota, Sep. a to
2Sth. Excursion tickets will be
sold at one fare for the round trip,
sell Sep. % to % inclusive. good to
return until Oct. 1st, fare $l2.SO.
And for the Northern Dakota Ter
ritorial Fair, at Grand Forks, Sep.
l8 to %, one fare for the round trip
to Fargo on the Fargo Southern.
N. f. MELLEN, Agent.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
McCAuLEYvILLE, MIMI, April 9Th, 1883.
las Benesh WahnetOu ID

Chas. Benesh, Wahpeton, D.
Sir-The people round this section OF the
country who have seen and tried the patent sea {
which bought from You last year, call you the
farmers benefactor. Well do not know about
that, but can say that the use of it has greatly
benefited me inasmuch, as could do a good
long days work with my harvester which could
not have done with the old seat, as my bones
felt like they were broken. Your seat rides easy
and has no bad effects, as it does not shake .
man ali to pieces going over rough ground
Hope you will sell many this year. Yours truly
BAHE BAtlHo; Y
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

pitcher that ever came into the VAL
ley, and Wahpeton may we'll he
proud of him. And Greene caught
two fine games, Billy Pannon be-
ing out on the road.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WAHPEroN. Dec. goth

WAHPETUN, DBC. pUt, 1SSt.
Tie adjusting seat, patented by Chas. Benesl
is u fine thing. I took one OH trial and would
not do without it now. cut 300 acres in 1G
days and have found out how useful the seat Is
Formerly it was about three days after finished
harvesting before could straighten up, but this
year felt rs good the last day as did the first
MAT. LoRENTZ.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
DWIGHT, d. T., May 1st, 1883,

Chas. Benesli. Esq, Wahpeton, DIT.
Dear Sir-Are you now manufacturing your
patent seats. II SO you will have many calls
for II from this part of the county this season, as
the one bought from you last year has been
seen by many who are much plea sed with II and
have expressed their intention to purchase one
am well satisfied with 1t and would not part
with mine for any money Yours
MIKE SERNKA.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

Mr.. Benesh, Wahpeton, DIT.
Sr-You asked me some time ago how liked
your new patent seat which bought from you
last year. Well must say that I am well satis-
fled with it, and that ! never intend being with
out one il have to pay five times rs much for it
as paid you. used it this wiater as seat to
my sleigh and it worked tip top. Yours,
FRANK KOsEK.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WAHPEToN, April &c, 1888.

Chas. Benesh. Wahpetoa.
1purchased one Of your spring seats last July
and usei it on my mower cutting grass on the
river bottom, which is covered with pocket
gopher mounds, and can say that with ono Of
these seats rode with perfect case. II any one
is doubtful about this, let him try one and be
convinced. Respectfully Jos. CHEz1cK.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forbidden
to trespass on the Wolverton farm.
Wilkin county, Minnesota, with dog
or gun, except by permission.
Signed w. d. WoLvERToN.
by j. VOORHEES,, Agent.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

National G. A. II. Encampment.
G. A. r. at Columbus, Ohio. a
choice of five routes from Chicago
to Columbus, time to return extend
ell to Oct. 10Th. Fare round trip
ticket $20.5O. Tickets on sale Sen.
z to 9, inclusive at Milwaukee.
Fargo Southern depot.
N. F. MELLEN, Agent,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
DWIGHT, d. T., April Goth, 1888

DWIGHT, d. T., April Goth, 1888.
have used Chas. Benest's adjusting seat, and
must say that it is the best seat that ever was
made. 1t stops all the shaking and jarring and
man can sit as still as though lie were sitting
in chair. Every farmer should have one.
FRANK DOLEsKY
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
wAnpEroN, D. T., April s1st, 1888

WAHPETON, d. r., April 21st 1893.
Gentlemen-Last June I bought q seat of
Charles Benesh that can put on any machine
in five minutes, and now ride with perfect ease
on the toughest ground. No farmer should be
without such seat, especially when mowlng
on rough ground. FL. FoRn1ANEcK.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WAupErox. p.r Anril %. 1898

Cias. Benesh, Wahpeton, DIT.
Sir-Your patent seat for farming machinery
has been fully tested by me during the last year
harvesting and this year seeding, and can say
that it has given entire satsfa ctiOn and would
not for double its price be without one. I
believe that its use will ere long become general
among all farmers. ALBERT FORMANEcE.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
DWIGHT TOWNSHIP, April, 1888.

DWIGHT TOWNSHIP, April 1888.
Mr.. BenesIl, Wahpeton, DIT.
Slr-I used one of your seats last year and 1t
has pleased me SO much that enclose herein
$500 for which please send me another one as
soon as possible, as want to place IT on one Of
my suIky plows. can fully recommend It and
you are ut liberty to refer any one to me.
FRANK NovOTNY.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WAHpEToN, April aG, 1888.

WAHPETON, April a6, 1888.
Charles Benesh, Wahpeton.
Dear Slr-l used the spring seat bought of
you OH my mower last summer and found it all
and more than you represented. would
he without it for double the cost Yours tr
ALBERT CHIzE
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
Notice to the Clerks of School
and Civil Townships of Rich
land County, Dakota.

Gentlemen: The following tax ievies for the
year 1883, have been received at this Office up TO
out levy on the list below will please report
their respective levy at once.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
R1cHLANp CouNrv. Anril. 18ss

rSICffuHNO OOUNIt, 1000.
Chas. Benesh. Wahpeton, D. T.
Dear Sir:-I used one Of your patent seats last
summer and found 1t in every respect all that
you claimed. 1t is the best ever used and
can recommend 1t highly. JOHN TRIBKE.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
L1noEnwooD, D. r., April s4tll 1888.

Mr. c. Benesl, WahpeiOm.
Dear Sir-f used tho spring seat. last summer
on my mower and binder. l would not be with
out 1t for double the cost. Yours truly,
FRANK PARIZEK,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

SEYMouRE, d. T. April 25th, 1885.
Mr.. c. Benesh, Wahpeton.
used the seat bought from you OIL my
mower and binder. It's the best seat ever made
for tnat purpose. Every farmer should have
one. PETER potnA
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

7 X. BUXTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Money to loan on real estate. Final proofs
made. Collections made. Suits prosecuted
and defended in all courts OF Dakota and
Minnesota. Office one door west OF Bee Hive
store.
WAHPETON, DAKOTA.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23
WAAPETON.

WHHpetOH. ..........6 I-2G
Fargo...... 800 0 o 0 0 o.
Base hits, OFF McCoemick ca innings) 4 and of
Hawley. 10: base hits, Fargo Off Oestricler, 2.
struck ont by McCorInlck =, by Hawley S, by
Oestricher l6; Passed balls, Nohl II, Hutchinson
4, Greene ].
Too much credit cannot be given
Tony Oestricher for his magnificent
pitching. Tony is undoubtedly the
sw,ftest, most durable and puzzling
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

VIZ A. FRANKLIN, Phi. B., MD.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Successor to DR.. Rockwell)
Office In Bee Hive Block. Residence.
Eighth St., (Dr. Reno's house,. Telephone
81. Office hOurs-9 to II M. and to p. III.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

CPALDING & TEMPLETON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Negotiators of first mortgage loans on Red
River valley lands. Corner Broadway and
Second avenue.
FARGO. DAKOTA.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1888-08-23

mo. G.. PPATT. J.W. BLANDTNG.
u Attorney ut Law. Atty at Law and
Civil Engineer.
LAW, LOANS AND COLLECTIONS.
WAHPETON, DAKOTA.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-05-11

The failure Of W. + Coleman & Co,
one OF the wealthiest and most solid
firms of the United States, has started
considerable speculation as to the cause,
and the desperate pT0tectionists are try
ing to lay it AT the door of the Mills bill
Ii seems that Mr.. Coleman had invested
largely i'll bOraX, and he says he was
about to sell his borax properties for ST..
000,00O, which would have given him all
the cash he wanted, but the Mills bill put
borax on the free list and broke him up.
This is what Mr. Coleman says. But
the New York SIR tells very different
story. 1t says, that The junior member
OF the firm has gone into all sorts of
speculations, 100000 having been lost
In an attempt 10 corner the salmon
market For five years past the firm has
been trying al heavy cost TO control the
trade in dried fruit, nuts, salmon aud
borax. THE borax speculation, said The
san, was good one if the firm had
had large capital, but everything they
put in was dead money, and when they
tried to realize they failed" The firm,
1t SO appears, was in the borax trust
which was formed last December, and in
two months-thanks to the tariff-ad.
vanced the price of borax so per cent.
The trust depended for its existence up
on the the tariff of 50 per cent. on borax
and successfully plundered the public for
while. The Mills bill tried to break up
the trust business, and in doing so natur
ally made boraN properties that cost ST.
600 1000 worth something less than So
100000 The moral is that trusts are not
safe in the long run