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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

oAhDiSbhs oePs' -.
On the Lambard and Cox excursion, Wed
nesday, the following were the prize win
ers: The first Ash, small cod. and three
dollars in greenbacks, were captured by Capt
A. J. Erskine of Pittston. The largest fish
was captured by Harry Stickney of the same
town, who received FIVE dollar bill as his
reward. Eben Brookings, of Randolph
took in the smallest fish, and was given the
dollar prize for 80 doing. Frank Benner of
this city, and George Jackson Of Richmond,
were tied for the largest number of fish
caught, each obtaining FIVE. Lots were
drawn to decide the winner of the prize, one
dollar. and the Richmond gentleman took
the money. The manager of the above ex-
cursion contemplates running another one
similar to the above within the next two
weeks, announcement of which will be given
later.
See the Islanders new ad. for her trip next
Tuesday.
Miss May Shepard left for Chicago.
Thursday. where she will continue the pur-
suit of her medical studies.
The Kennebec left her wharf at noon
Thursday, and proceeded to Richmond,
where the Della Collins Joined her later in
the afternoon, with the passengers and
freight from the three up-riveY cities.
On Tuesday. Miss Nellie Birmingham of
Chelsea, received quite . fall in Boston,
while trying to board . street car to take her
to the wharf. The radius. one of the bones
Of the elbow joint was bad ly dislocated. and
on her arrival to this city Wednesday night
she went to the Office Of. DIR. Strout where
the arm was set. and at last accounts Miss
Birmingham was doing Lieely.
VIM. Wiley and J. NJ. Larrabee left for
Bangor THURSDAY to attend the reunion of
their regiment, the lsh Maine. in that city
The ball game played in Augusta, We'd
nesdsy afternoon. between the junior clubs
Of Augusta and Gardiner for the junior cham
pionship Of kennebec county, vas won by
the Gardiner boys by a score Of eleven to
sons batting, including three bagger and q
hit which brought in the winning run, we're
the features of the Gardiner's playing.
DIR. G. NJ. Randall of Riverside, left on
the Kennebec, Thursday, for Boston, where
be contemplates practising his profession.
The Misses z. N. and N. E. Hutchinson,
Boston; B. T. Hathaway. Monmouth: and
W. B. King, Calais, we're guests at the Evans
Thursday.
J V. Hopkinton. Mass; and H. O'Brien,
Aechanicsville, N. Y, we're among those
registered st the johnson, Thursday.
Messrs. E. D. Tobey, J. C. Lander. and
Stephen Tarbox, members Of the Canton
Evergreen, arrived home from their Mon
treal trip. Thufsday afternoon. The re-
naming members Of the Canton remained
behind to take in other points Of interest, ar
irving home Thursday morning
One Of Boynson's buckboards took party
down to Jevett's camps, Dresden. Thursday
evening.
One Of our citizens named Dudley vas
| very much intoxicated Thursday afternoon
and vas given headquarters at the police
seasion-
Alice Walker left for her home in Canton,
Thursday.
! A sress many Of our people are wondering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
FROM CALAIS.
American Flag Insulted In St. stephens
Other Matters.

CALAIS, Sept. >.
Last night an American flag suspended
across Water street. st. Stephen. n. B., waa
torn down. dipped in drinking fouatain.
dragged through the street and left hanging
over barber shop door. The authorities
are endeavoring to find the authors.
New Brunswick Grand Lodge of knights
of Pythiss is holding its annual session at
81. stephen today and tomorrow. A large
number of knights are in attendance.
The managers of the ST. Croix shoe fac
tory have notified all employees belonging
in New Brunswick that they mast either re-
side in Calais OF quit work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

gardeners il Maine. His display 10 Ane
one, embracing about afty-six different
kinds. Other exhibitors are J. d. Preach.
Brewer; j. u. Eastman. Lewiston. James
Bickfosd. Carmel; o. n. BiekfoPd. Bangor;
W. r. Woodwork. Bangor. A pretty col
lection Of squash and pumpkin., shovp on
four tables bv themselves. forms IN interest
ing feature Of the vegetable department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
MEDICAL BOARD J.
Examine the Condition OF the Training
chip New Hampshirs.


WAsHINGTON, sept. o.
The medical board appointed to make a
survey Of the training ship New Hampshire
at Newport on which there is an epidemic Of
typhoid fever, report that the outbreak is
probably due to the position of the vessel
which lies where the tide is too feeble to
carry of the refuse and sewage, which has
accumulated about it in such quantities as to
seriously taint the atmosphere at low tide.
The board recommended the addition of
certain facilities to the vessel AMI the
recommendations will be carried out by the
navy department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

Claims the hight Of Trial BY Court Mar.
tiAl.

PARis. Sept. 5.
Boulanger has written 10 Prime Minister
Tirari, claiming the right 10 be tried by
court martial, and plelgins himself to appear
before such . tribunal. The refusal Of
trial by court martial, the general says. will
BE- equivalent 70 an admission on the part Of
the government that il fears the impartiality
of military court ln the event Of . ~.
fasai the general says he sill submit him
self to the Judgment Of the people At the
polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
TIE HAMILTON SCANDAL.
The Chain OF Evidence Against the Con-
spiSators now Complete.
Nsw YoR

NEw YoRK, Sept. 3.
Inspector Byrnes' chain of evidence againss
the Rober, Ray Hamilton conspirators 10 now
complete. The midwife who sold baby No.
= to the conspirasors has identified the child,
The inspector will not give the name Of the
real mother Of the Hamilton baby. lie says
abe 10 and WAS, when the child Was born, q
married woman moving in good society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
A Destructive Fire.

WISoSA, MINI. Sept. 5.
A FIRE in Lacid, Norton & Cos lumber
yard today destroyed twenty-five million
feet Of lumber, seven million shingles, and .
three story brick warehouse and contents.
Loss. 1914. 900; insurance, sl70.O 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
SEASONS SPORTS.
Washington, Philadelphia, Indianapolis
and PittsbuPs League Winners.
Exciting Races at Worcester. Spring
field. Cornish and Elsewhere.

At Washington.
| 1913 6 $50
Washington, 2000OI 100 4
Chicago, 10000 90 l.
| Hits. Washington IL. Chicago 4. Errors,
Washington 3, Chicago l. Batteries. Fer
son and DAILY, Dwyer and Farrell.
Al Philadelphia.
~ 3 3 7S9
Philadelphia. OO0O3 900 o. 3
| Cleveland. 5000 5000 O. 0
Hits. Philadelphix 6. Cleveland 3. Err
rors. PhilsdelphiA 3, Cleveland 6. Batter
les, BufiintOn and ClementA Bakely and
thinner.
At New York.
l2345 67s9
New York, 5000 2OOO O. 8
Indianapolis, 5000 I 90 Is
Hits, Indianapolis ., New York 8. Err
rors. Indianapolis s. New York !. Batter
les. Rusie and Somers, Keefe and Ewing.
At Boston.
I23 5 8 SO
Boston. 100 o 900 2
Pittsburg, 400 500 10
Hits, Pittsburg 3. Boston 10. Errors.
Pitts1urg o. Boston 8. Batteries, Calvin
and Miller, Radbourn and Cancel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Destructive Floods in Mexico.

CIrr OF MEXICO, Sept. 5.
The town Of Tlacolula. in the State Of
Hidalgo, has been entirely destroyed by
foods. The people in the flooded districts
are in great distress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
National League Standing.

Hits, Pittsburg 3. Boston 10. Errors.
Pitt4Surg o. Boston 8. Batteries, Calvin
and Miller, Radbourn and CANCEL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Jones' Brswsriss Inspected !.

PoKrsnogrB. N. H., Sept 5.
Two directors Of the Jones Brewing Co,
Messrs. Ind and Heygsts, Of England. have
been in the city today inspecting the com
pany's property. Hon. Frank Jones and Col
c. A. Sinclair personally conducted them
through the establishment AMI explained the
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

EDISBuRsB. Sept. 5.
-Four bodies have been recovered from the
Wood cclliery at MidIathian, where an eI-
plosion occurred today. 1t is believed that
sixty miners are still in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Geld Snap In the Northwest.

ST, Paw, MINI, Sept. 3.
During tie past ~ hours the Thermometer
fell 80 degrees, ~ being registered this
morning. Quite q cold snap has been exper-
fenced all ever the northwest, eliminating in
a severe frost in Cheyenne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
No Jurors in the crousn c.ss.

CHICAGO, Sept. s.
No jufors we're secured in the Cronin case
today. The defence have exhausted twenty
Of their perempsory challenges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

Especial Report to Kennebec Journal


LIvERxoRE FAILS, Sept. D.
We were informed this afternoon by Sherif
|. +. Monroe. that a bay mare. the properly
of Mr.. X. II. Seers of Livermore Falls. was
stolen yesterday afternoon from the field
back of the house and north of the far
grounds Search has been made IN the
vicinity by officers which.,as yet. furnishes
no light on the matter Sheriff Monroe mas
been ordered TO continue the search. ms
is the only property reported missing since
the fair opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Pensions Granted Maine People.
WAsHiNGros, Sept. 5.

Pensions have been granted TO the follow
ing residents Of Maine:
Original, Robert +. Parker, Asa C..
Palmer. George Z. Moves, Hsrsce B. Rich
afdson, James X. Shehan, s. N. Foster.
Warren Mason, James B. Lindsay, Webster
Holmes, Hiram Whitten; increase, Elisha
James, Jr., Peter Oli6. Nelson II. Paterson
Charles s. Latham. John, father of Patrick
Russell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Sad Tragedy In New Jersey

UNION HUI, N. j., Sept. 3.
john Sc'apper, an insane man, killed his
brother jacob last night and then shot him-
self.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

At Brooklyn-Brooklyns G. Cincinnatis
g.
At Baltimore--Ba Baltmores 8, st. Louis 8.
Game called on account of Darkness.
AT Columbus-No game on account of
rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
MRS. JAMES Z. POLK
Cslsbvatss Her 18th Birthday at NASH
Vile, Tennessee.


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 8.
The widow of President James X. Polk
celebrated her seth birthday yesterday. Her
mental vigor 10 remarkable and her memory
is singularly accurate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Red Men at Lynn.

Lynn, Sept. 3.
Rel Men representing thi, county are c,i-
sbrating here today. The feature OF the sf.
f4ir y a. a grand parade. A large deiegativn
Of Red Men from Portsmouth,. N. H., are
present the guests Of MAnepsshemet Tribe
No 81 Of West Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
South Dakota Democratic Convention.

HuRoSs, =. D., Sept. 8,
The democratic convention has adopted q
platform endorsing and upholdng free trade
opposing constitutional prohibition, and ar
raignine DAKOTA Republicans for extrsva-
gance and N smanagement in territorial af-
fairs. Mcclure was nominated for COVER
nor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

Organic Ammonia. which shows the
amount Of organic decomposition, has an
average Of .0I67 in the water supplied 70 the
different cities in the State.
Chemical analysis Of the canal waters
from which We are supplied, and Of the
water from the Kennebec above the dam,
shows no appreciab'e difference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

SYRACUSE, N. r., Sepe. ;.
In the Third Party State Copvepfion To-
day Jessie II. GsihBth Of Wea Chester vas
pominsted for governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Other Games.

At Lowell-Newark 5, Lowells 0.
At Worcester-W WOrcesters 8, New Havens
}.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
a Sad Drowning Accident.

John Wesley, aged Is, the only con Of
Rev. J. H. Tnsk, was drowned while bath
ing in the Androscoggin river. The body
ves recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
SPRINGFIELD RACES.


SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Sept. 8.
There were but three in the free-for all
trotting race. Gean Smith won in straight
heats, Jackson second, and Mambrino Spark
lie third in each. Summary:
FREE FOR ALL, TRoTTING, PURSE $500,
DIVIDED.
Gean Smith, l ] /
Jack, 22 2
Mambrino Sparkle, 3 3 8
Time, ZIG l-2, 2.Ie 1-2, 2.l9 l-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06

The above facts taken from Dr. Youns's
analysis show that Augusta 10 supplied With
good water, better than the average, and not
in any say the least dangerous to the health
Of the city.
X. j. MAKTIs, M. d.,
Health Officer.
Augusta. Me-, Sept 4, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
GARDINER.

Who the Lucky Fishermen Were
Surveying the New Railroad-Acci-
dent to q Chelsea Lady-Hotel Ar
rivals-Personals- squibs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
The Two-Fifty Class.

In this class there were six entries, three
of W hich came up for the word. Ronulus
was given the pole, Christie Patchen the mid
die, with Gen. Withers Jr. on the outside.
After twelve attempts at starting they at last
got the word, Withers taking the lead to the
quarter when Romulus passed him. On the
last three-quarte,s Withers mixed and
Romulus gained fast on him. At the finish
Romulus was first, and Christie Patchen With
Withers third. On the second heat Fair
brother. Who had driven Withers, was taken
off and Tom McAloOn drove him. good
deal of time in scoring was was taken up on
this heat At last the word vas given.
Romulus leading, Withers behind. On the
half Romulus led, Withers second, Patchen
way benin Patchen passed Withers at the
three-guariers. and at the finish Romu1us
was two lengths ahead of Patchen. Withers
six lengths in the rear. Withers seems to
have lots Of speed, but is fiery, unmanage-
able horse and was badly driven in both
heats. On third heat Withers was drawn,
and Romulus and Patchen had it their own
way, the former jogging round easily,
Patchen running, breaking and trotting far
in the rear. No interest in the heat.
SUMMARY.
Maplewood Park, Bangor, Sept. 5, 1889 !:
Purse of $3.50 for $50 class.
II. NJ. Bean. Camden, bg, Romulus, /
A. W. Baeley, Troy. br 8. Christie
Patchen, 2 2 2
J p. Bass, Bangor, ch $, Gen.
Withers, .Jr.' 3 3 DR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
srssAL smvIcn

Westhss f0A1cAft0ns Aos tAo UAxf -
HourA
Was DEpARruEsr,
Once OF the Chief Signal OAcss.
wAssrssro1. Sept. 9 fA.M
Forecast till p. NJ, Friday: Light rain,
preceded in northern Maine by fair; station
afy temperature, southeriy to westerly winds.
Meteorological Report.
ls~pt. s. ias. 500 r. Nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
Mamie wood Park Banpor Sent & 1919
Free For All.

The great race of the day and Of the fair,
was the last called. the free for all, the first
he at of which was started at 4 O'Clock. OF
the six horses entered Ave started, Law
renee drawing the pole, C. C. X. second, the
gray mare, Lulu H., formerly Nellie Knox,
third. Hambletouian Knox fourth, and Glen
arm outside. At the word the horses shot
ahead like lightning. Glenarm took the
lead on the first turn, Lawrence breaking
badly. c. c. X. taking second place. All
round the heat was between Glenarm and C.
c. X. the gray mare. Lulu H., being third,
Hambletonisn Knox fourth and Lawrence
fifth. At the finish Glenarm led with the
Boston geldins half . length behind. the
gray mare third. and the two others side by
side dozen lengths behind. After three
attempts to get OF. the word was given and
all dashed ahead, Lawrence breaking into q
run for q second at the start during which he
took third place. The first half was led BY
Glenarm, with C. C. X. close upon him,
Lawrence third, the Knox mare fourth and
Mr.. Greeley's Knox stallion last. On the
last turn c. C. K. broke. Had it not been
for this he would have been very likely to
have taken the heat from the gamey Constel-
lation stallion. As it was he finished by
only half = length. Lawrence trottins
squarely in third place, the Knox mare
fourth. Hambletonian Knox in the rear.
In the third heat the work vas between
Glenarm and c. c. K..who trotted very close
toeethe. through the entire heat. with
Lawrence third. The gray mare broke to q
stand still on the first turn and was distanced.
At the fnish Glenarm led by two lengths,
with Lawrence six lengths behind and
Greeley eight lengths behind him. The race
was an exciting one throughout and VA
finished amid great cheers for the grandson
of Constellation The following 10 the sum.
mary:
SANE DAY AND TRACK; FRkK-FoR-ALL YoH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
The City's Water Supply.

The following communication from the
health officer relative to the city's supply Of
water, shows that it is of superior purity. and
should forever put an end to further cx<il on
this subject
Editor of The New Age;
In the last issue Of The New Age the at
tention Of the health officer is called TO the
source of Augnstas water supply and to the
condi,io, Of the water.
The source Of supply is from car Al above
the Edwards Manufacturing Co.
The current Of water is swift. the edes and
bottom Of the canal very clean and no drain
age enpties into il.
The condition of the water s be ter than
the average used throughout the cities Of the
State. And we'll it may be, for the kennebec
with its swift current. rises from large lakes
and streams in nninba bted forests, and has
but comparatively few inhabitants along iis
banks before reaching Augusta Al. organic
matter from Wsteivilie would be easily
oxydz or deposited along the rocks before
reaching here.
The analysis Of five samples Of Augusta
water as gwen in the last annual report Of
the State Board Of Health, shows this Jod
condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-19
TO RECOGNIZE BRAZIL.

Senator Morgan Offers to the Senate g
 Comprehensive Resolution.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-In the United States Senate to-day MT. Morgan called up the following resolution for action
 Rcsolued, By the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Congress assem bled:
 That the United States of America congrat- ulates the people of Brazil their just and peaceful assumption of the powers, duties and responsibilities of self-government based upon the free consent of the governed, expressed in their repudiation of monarchic rule and the recent adoption of a republican form of gov ernment; and that the United States of Brazil is by this act recognized a lawful and right full government.
 And that said Republic is of right entitled to exercise and enjoy international comity and all the benefits of the laws of nations as a sovereign power and the benefit of all rights, privileges and advantages under the existing treaties that were concluded between the United States of America and the late Empire of Brazil.
 And that this declaration of the state of the public laws in the United States of America shall be notified to the United States of Brazil by the President, and that the President, by his proclamation, shall require the people and government of the United States and of the several States, and all persons in authority therein, to recognize the flag of the United States of Brazil as the flag of 8 free sovereign and independent State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-19
ERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 188s
BREWER CONFIRMED
The Associate Justice Finds
 Considerable Opposition.
PosToFF1CE FIGHTS SETTLED
The President Sends in Large Number of
 Appointments.

A Big Reward Offered for Silcott's
 Capture-Indians Calling on the ssGreat
 Father"-A Warning About Cocoanuts.
 Senator Morgan Offers Resolutions to
 Recognize the United States of Brazil.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-In the secret session of the Senate a great deal of time was spent on the nomination of Associate Justice Brewer.
 Senator Plumb, whose absence the previous day endangered MT. Brewers chances of confirmation, was present to explain Judge Brewers decisions in the Kansas prohibition cases and defend them.
 After great deal of unimportant and desultory debate, the Senate, by vote of 52 to Il, confirmed the nomination. Senators Moody and Pettigrew, of South Dakota, voted against the nomination on the ground that Judge Brewer re- gently appointed Kansas man Clerk of the Court in their State. The other negative votes were those of Senators Blair, Chandler, Allison, Wilson of Iowa, Reagan, Colquitt, Berry, Jones of Arkansas, and Call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-19
HUMORS OF THE IRISH.

"AKRAH! Where will you find mod ern building that has lasted as long as the ould wan?"
 "HE's so thin I'd hardly know him. You're thin and I'm thin, but he's thinner than both of us put together"
 A PARTY at cards. One player re- marked-'sHere is shilling short. '' ''Who put it in?" asked an Irishman present.
 AN Irishwoman, uninvited to wake Well, we'll, I'll have corpse of my own in my house some day, an thin you'll sec who'll be invited"
 A PAUPER woman, who was being com miserated for having lost all her teeth s'Shure, an isn't it time to lose thim whin I've nothing for thim to do?''
 "PAT," said field officer, Ego to your captain and tell him you're the laziest rascal in the regiment" s'Plase, yer honor, wud ye have me go to the cap tain wid a lie in me mouth?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-19
PRESS THUNDER.

PAPER says: Notwithstanding the heavy rain on Friday there was short supply of milk on Saturday morning." AN editor, putting air-tight cofins, said: s'No person having once tried one l of these coffins will ever use any other.H A BEGGAR held out his hand. sIN haven't a cent said tho gentleman. ssI | didn't specify the coin," responded the | mendicant.
 ''TRY our surpassing coffee with pure, l rich cream!' echoed the hungry way farer as he read the restaurant sign. | ''Why, all 'em adjectives just fills l feller clean up to der neck. Dat bloke's | advertisin' is enough to drive away GUS ] tomi''
 AN old maid in Connecticut adopted a
 boy and called him 'sMoses David Ab-
 salon Daniel Mark White." The other
 day when he became of age he sued her
 for S25,000 damages for hitching all
 these names in front of him, and it is
 hoped that the jury will give him every cent of it.
 1 A NEW BEDFORD clergyman who has been in service long time advertises
 seven hundred sermons for sale, cover ing all subjects and applicable to any | locality. He only wants one dollar i apiece for the lot, if taken in a lump,
 which is one-half off regular price and
 a decided bargain for the money" | X COMPETITIVE examination was late
 ly held for the purpose of appointing fit
 persons to some of the Government
 offices in Canada. One of the candidates
 inadvertently spelled the word Venice with two n's, thus: Vennice. The ex-
 .miner, a clever man, but not always a
 correct speaker, sternly inquired: 'Do you know, sir, that there is but one hen
 in Venice?' "Then eggs must be very
 scarce there,'' was the reply. The can didate passed.