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Insurance Cases at sangor.

1t appears by the Bangor papers that the
Supreme Court at that place is engaged In
the trial of some important Insurance
cases.
The Bangor Savings Bank brought suits
for the damage by fire to the Bangor House
last May against the Liverpool and London
and Globe, Niagara, Granite State, Union,
Sun and Commercial Union Insurance COM
After the fire appraisers were selected by
the Companies and Mr.. Beal, who Is the real
party interested to apprsise the damage.
They reported the loss at 5000. IBIS sum
was dissatisfied with the award aud sued the
insurance companies for upwards Of $4,000,
which the company refuse to pay. The
cases will occupy several days and are sharp
ly contested. N. and III. b Cleaves Of Port.
land, and Baker & Cornish Of Augusta. rem
resent the companies, and @. P. Stetson Of
Bangor, the plaintiff.
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LANSING, Mich, October 1s.-While a
wrecking train was clearing a wreck on the
Lansing. Transit Railway today. the hosting
beam of derrick broke and fell upon a
group of men, killing three,
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Fires In Minnesota.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, October 12.-The spread
of prairie and forest fires in Minnesota is be-
coming alarming. Bad fires are reported
southeast of Moorehead, along the Hinck-
ley branch of the Manitoba road, north of
Saltwater, on the Run river, and in several
other localities. The air is filled with
smoke. There has been no wind,
however, or the losses would have
been immense. Several hundred tons of hay
the Run river, and the fire has run into the
pines. The fire has swept away the crops in
many places in the neghborhood OF ST.
Cloud. Mr.. Clark lost over 100 tons Of hay,
and on the Darnley farm the fire has burned
up everything, and has penetrated the earth
John K. Haggart Of Fargo has lost his house
barn, machinery and many horses and cattle.
His loss will reach $4,000.
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GLASGOW, October 12.-The State line
steamer State of Nebraska, bound for New
ork, came into collision today with the AL
Ian line steamer Norwegian from Montreal
The State Of Nebraska was struck on the
port bow. and several plates were smashed.
She was driven ashore. and her stern lies
nign up IN ferry slip at Greenock. The
state OF Nebraska has large number of
passengers on hoard
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PORTLAND, Me-, October 13, 1889.
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Of the reissues, a condition OF things he SAID
which was not true some time ago.
The necessity of making some preparation
for the meeting Of Congress has compelled
the President to establish the following
rules for the daily transaction Of business at
the Executive Mansion, which will be strict
others having business with the President
will bereceived every day except Monday,
between the hours Of IL and 1890 o'clock,
and at no other time. The public reception
In the east room at p. m, on Mondays,
usual.
The builders of both the cruisers Charles
town and Baltimore are anxious to have an
other test Of the vessels.
warren Seekins has been appointed post
master at North Windsor, Me.
A. Western congressman saws that Mr..
Poole OF New York will succeed Corporal
Tanner as Pension Commissioner
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STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST,

Partridge are reported very plenty in
Maine this year. One has been caught in
the city of Bangor, and two perished In the
busiest street of Eastport last week. These
signs indicate that the woods must be full of
them.
Hon. S. W. Matthews prints in this week !
edition of the Aroostook Republican an en-
thusiastic story Of the growth Of Caribou in
bou numbered but 297 Inhabitants; in 1870,
14l0; in 1880, 2756. At the present time the
village probably numbers some 1000 inhabi-
tants, and tho town nearer 5000 than 1000.
The recent village improvements have been
an electric light plant and a system of water
the dam Just completed, Is made to offer one
OF the best opportunities for investment In
milling, to be found In New England.
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Believed TO be a swIndIe,

Boston, October 13.-C. III. Woodward,
treasurer Of the Boston Publishing Compa-
n.y." has left town, and 1t is said there are
sixteen men who have lost from $3.50 to $3.50
each through his Misrepresentation. His
plan was to advertise for men with from
clerships at SIS to 20 pei week. When they
applied he would give stock in the concern
for security for their money, and this they
believe to be worthless.
The company was first organized at Au-
gusta, Me-, on the Goth Of July, 1882
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PORTLAND MAINE MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER a. 1889
since two Of them are Americans, it is likely

sinca two of them are Americans, it is likely
all will be released. -,
Long isiar6 Ibs charge is that Dr. Taylor COX OK
!odta5 sOrtlSn for dsinfectants TO be used in
sar.1 sai,ed 4seu ~ supply m the disinfectant. ~
'rSe The ~nyeiling NJ of the statue Of the French
ovnInyer nhS sfaSs7e, presented to the citv bv
$sgs 1Faasy sa SPk atsfsoass Rss q Ln il
nrnsarca ara, c Of large crowd. +. G. Mason of
the ReSshS chicago Historical Society," delivered the
address.
While employed on the fourth story of the
NV VIII Hancock building on Federal street.
PS@ Roston. Saturday, James M; Cobb, a mason
HvI,V iivng At 2S Warren street. Charlestown Dis,
t,Js trict fell to the basement Of the build inc
When found Mr.. Cobb ,9b y;aisa Tas dead, and had
II was discovered Friday at the BROOKLYN
navy ~ ward. a that the bottoms of the big double
turreted monitors Miantonomah and Terror
are actually rottng away. This discovery
in all probability will necessitate complete
new bottoms. and the expense will be very
Urpaf
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The EpiscopaIian PRAYER BOOK.

- NEW YORK, Oct 12.-In the Episcopal
convention tnis afternoon the following res
olutlon was recommended
hesotved; That the revision of the prayerbook
De Drought TO an END at the present session of the
generai convention with the ratification of such
OF the propositions of the convention Of 1856 as
may seem best. wv 90
Before the resolution could be put. DIR.
Huntington of New York offered an amend.
ment that the House 20 into COMMITTEES of
the whole. He believed the body Of the
prayer books and that the House Should con-
slider and close the subject Discussion fol-
lowed and without talking a vote on the
matter the House adjourned until Monday
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WON BY A NECK.
Close of the Most Exciting Race In
In the York County Series.

SAco, October 12.-There was large num-
Der of spectators present at the Saco Driving
Park to witness the last races of the October
meet this afternoon. In the sixth heat of
the 2.34 class continued from yesterday,
Edwin l.. won first money by neck.
Second money was awarded John NJ, and
Blue John came in for third. Kate R., one
of the starters in this class. was withdrawn
yesterday on account of lameness. Follow
ing Is the summary:
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The three minute class race might be dup.
Heated any day with yoke of crippled oxen.
J. Y. G. would remain in the rear until the
home stretch was reached for the last time,
and then make dash under the wire in the
first position. Quaker came next, and Gen.
eral Knox fell into line.
Blacksmith, Fannie w, Katie Boone and
Westland were the starters in the 2.29 class.
Every head was captured by the first mem
toned horse, at whose wheel Fannie w, re-
manned, and at times engaged him in live
ly brush. but not once proving herself his
equal. Katie Boone would let herself out
occasionally, and do fine piece of trotting
but not long enough to hold higher position
than third place. Westland was drawn by
his owner in the third heat.
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MAIN G.
Figures from the Scho OILS

AUGUSTA, October 12.-Complete returns
from the free high schools of the State for
the year ending June 80, 1889, have been re-
ceived at the Office of the State Superinten.
dent of Schools, and from Secretary l. N.
Wadsworth's compilation the following to-
tails are derived, the figures for 1888 also be-
ing given for comparisons;
1880 1899
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The oarsmen,s troubles.

New YORK, October 12,-The executive
committee of the National Association of
Amateur Oarsmen tonight disqualified the
oarsmen who rowed in the Labor Day race
A motion providing for their reinstatement
If the New England Association would In
writing own its allegiance to the National,
was lost,
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General r. q. Wan Ruren.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 13.-General
Thomas b. Van Buren,, consul general to
Japan between 1874 and 1885, died this morn
ing. He was brother-in-law of William
Walter Phelps
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LANDED by the EIeanora,

er Eleanora, Portland, Capt. Bennett. from
New York, anchored off this port at 3 D. M m.
and sent a boat ashore with Capt, Peter n
Child and Mate Wayman Tobey Of the
schooner Adel of Falmouth, abandoned
about half way between Point Judith and
Block Island.
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Number of towns sup
y porting schools. -.
Whole amount eXnen-
Water as Well as light.

BANGOR, October 13.-An important new
enterprise is being inaugurated at the new
plant of the Bangor Electric Light and Pow
er Company at Veazie. Wheel pits are be-
ing excavated beside those used for lighting
and a system of water works will be put in
to supply Brewer, Veazie. Orono and other
towns. If sufficient number of hydrants Is
taken, the company will increase the size Of
the building for the purpose.
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This DELAYED the Knights.

BosToN, Oct. 12.-Barge Robena, from
Philadelphia with coal, while being towed
through the bridges by tug grounded this
morning near the entrance to the Eastern
railroad draw and is stuck fast. On account
of the accident trains cannot be run out of
Eastern depot and as passengers must take
trains from the station at Haymarket square,
changing at SOmeryille,
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Again Preparing for Death.

NEW YORK, October l3-The death watch
for the second time was placed upon Charles
Giblin, the condemned murderer, today. He
was to have been hanged two months ago,
but was respited by Governor Hill until Oc-
toher 23d,
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Francis Gibbs.

BANGOR, Oct. 13.-Francis Gibbs died at
his late residence in this city yesterday, aged
60 years, 6 months ana two days. He was
formerly one of the -best known business
men of Bangor, but has been confined to the
house for II years. He leaves widow and
two enua
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I.IvERMoRE FALLS, October liking
fields new paper, wildwood Echo," ap-
peared this week published by r. A. Mer-
row, a former editor of the Livermore Falls
News, devoted to sporting interests.
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A MIRACLE OF THE RAIL.
Fifteen Injured Where Many Deaths
Might Have Been Caused,

ELKToN, Md, October 13.-Train No. 90,
known as the Washington and New York
express, north bound, on the Philadelphia,
wilmington & Baltimore railroad, was de-
rallied near Northeast, Cecil county, about
10 o'clock this morning, and was due at
Northeast at 1906. The accident was caused
by q door falling from freight train moving
south on to the north bound track. The
piace Where the accident occurred is around
q curve. at what is known as the Kaoin
works siding. The engineer was unable to
see the obstacle until almost upon it, The
engine bounded into the air and lit off the
track about 20 feet farther on. 1t dashed on,
for several hundred feet and landed on one
side of the roadbed. The train broke loose
and landed 200 feet further on. thus saving
the cars from telescoping. Railroad men
say Il IS a miracle that many persons were
not Killed. The injured are:
A. Lawson of Philadelphia, conductor of
Pullman car. suffering from conclusion of
Draln, shoulder hurt, perhaps fractured.
John Kelley (colored), of Chicago, porter
OF Pullman car, head badly cut.
Mrs: Giltson Keys. Binghamton, N. Y,
wrist injured.
Robert B. Bogart, same place. badly cut
about the head.
E. w. Schultz, of Harrisburg. Pa, jaw in
Jured, also left hand and knee hurt,
~ a. VI lO1 FUSdilO obIttt,
Chicago, eyeball caught. f,i'
Mrs. E. NJ. Tace, of Bethlehem, Pa,
NJ. E. Gilmer, Washington, D. c., head
and knee cut.
Mrs. M. B. Guild, Evansville, Orleans
county, Vermont, thrown heavily across
seat and badly injured in the side. !
j. d. Campbell, Binghampton, head hurt
by being struck with water cooler
Mrs. L. w. Welsh, same place, head cut
and bruised.
DR.. Hooker, Philadelphia, face cut.
Mrs. W.T.. Jayne, Jordan, N. Y, slightly
bruised. a.
$. Robert vandy. Philadelphia, hurt in the
Miss Belle Zingler, lUnadilla, Oswego
county, New York, bruised 'a
Four Killed Outright.
CINCINNATI, October ia frightful
wreck occ urred on the Big Four road, a half
mile west Of Traulman's Station last night.
A wrecking train collided with a freight
train. Engineer Morris, of the wreckfng
engine was instantly killed, and Fireman
Whitistine fatally injured. Two tramps and
brakeman of the freight were also killed.
Crushed by a Derrick.
LANSING, Mich, October 1s.-While a
wrecking train was clearing wreck on the
Lansing Transit Railway today, the hoisting
beam of derrick broke and fell upon a
group of men, killing three.
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OBITUARY.,
Capt. orette halIoweII,

RooKLAND, October 12.-Capt Orette Hal
lowell of Warren, one of the towns most re-
spected and wealthy citizens, died yesterday
of Bright's disease. The funeral occurs to-
morrow under the auspices of st. George
Lodge OF Masons, deceased being a respect
Il dIaalaxn akAr
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SPINAL DISEASE.

DIR. FLINT'S REMEDY should be taken when
ever there is felt pain soreness in the back or
uneasiness IN the extremities, increased by
ltotion, as these are the premontory symptoms
OF spl ial congestion Descriptive treatise with
each bottle; or address Mack Drug Co., N. Y,
mars eodlstp1y
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Dishonest Postal CLERK Donahue.

!, HARTFORD, October l3.-John f. Dona-
nue, mead clerk Of the money order depart
ment Of the Hartford post office, is default
er 70 the amount of several hundred dollars,
amount of the embezzement is covered by
his bonds. ~
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Tho City Of New YORK safely on.

New YORK, October i3.-The steamer
City Of New York reached her dock at noon
today. The divers who examined the vessel
report no serious damage caused by the
strandlug. The vessel will probably sail tor
Liverpool next Wednesday.
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Jeremiah Coleman was shot and danger
ouslo wounded by Police Officer Reid at Lex
ington, Mass. yesterday. coleman was run
ming away to avoid arrest when the ponce
man shot him.
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THE WEATHER.

Fair.
SIGNAL. OFFICE, WAR DEPT, \
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
October 13, 1889, 8 p. m.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
or for New England till p. m. Monday:
Light rains. FOLLOW wed by fair in interior,
stationary temperature, northerly winds.
Cool weather, cautionary signals displayed
on Atlantic coast Charleston to Eastport,
except storm signals at Sandy Hook, Nara
gansett section, Newport section and Woods
holl section.
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,,,,,sd states senator Vest IN,

SEpAIIA, Mo-. October Ex-senator Vest
is very I'M at the house Of his sister. His
complaint is distressing cold and painful
neuralgia.
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Hotel Burned In California

Rico, CAL, October 13.-The st. James
Hotel and three other buildings at this place
were burned this morning. Three men
were burned TO death.
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Tne American Association,

The following was the result of the game
played by the American Association clubs
Saturday:
At Columbus Columbus, z Brooklyn, 5.
At Cincinnati-G Game postponed, wet grounds.
At delphia-Athletics, z Baltimore, 8.
At LOuisYille-I IOnisVilleS. 9; Kansas Civ 4.
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THEY SEE NIAGARA.
Pan-AmerIcan Delegates Shown the
Mighty Cataract.

NIAGARA FALLS, October 13.-The train
bearing members of the International Ameri-
can Congress arrived here last evening. The
party was met by the reception committee
and escorted to the Cataract House. This
morning carriages were taken and the party
driven to various points of interest about the
Falls. At Prospect Point a photograph Of
the party was taken, after which they were
conveyed down by the inclined tramway to
the pier at which ''The Maid of the Mist"
lay. The party was taken as close to the
roaring cataract as the boat could 60. After
a short stop the steamer returned to the
landing place. The afternoon was spent in
driving on the Canadian side of the river,
the whole party bringing up at the Clifton
House at O'Clock. A banquet was given in
honor of the guests by Hon. Erastus Wiman,
and many informal speeches made. At a
late hour the party returned to the Cataract
House. They leave for Buffalo early to-
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To Visit the SUNNY South.

CHICAGO, October 12.-The following dis
patch was received late last night in answer
to requests from citizens of Chicago that the
itinerary of the Pan-American congress
ern cities:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct. IL, 1889.
Dewitt G. Cregier, Mayor, Chicago:
The pres Mt journey of conference through the
North and West continues until the middle OF No
yember. 1t is the intention to arrange an timer
ary for the South later when the weather In that
section is more favorable. To make one Journey
to the principal commercial centres OF the country
seemed too fatiguing for our guests, and it was
therefore deemed'advisable from the beginning to
arrange for two excursions.
[Signed] JAMES G. BLAINE.
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BASE BALL.

Practice for College Players.
At Lewiston, Saturday, the Lewiston de-
feated the Bates nine 6 10 1. At Kent's Hill,
the Pine Trees Of that town were defeated
by the Colbys 6 to 4.
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Hamburg Figs

n A5O
Are the sovereign remedy in all cases where ex-
cessive or insufficient nourishment, sedentary
habits, sleepessness, travelling or pregnancy
produce tendency to
CONSTIPATION,
That bane of the American people. neglect to
remedy this condition may result seriously.
Hamburg Figs are fruit Laxative loZenge
comp sed of fruits and vegetables. Although
mud, they are very effective. and their continued
use keeps The bowels in healty and natural
condition,
RELIOUsNEss
Is the result of an inactive Liver, and its
symptoms are manifested by headache, furred
tongue, loss of appetite and a yellow skin.
effectually relieve this condition and remove the
impurities that clog the system.
Hamburg Figs are harmless If theiI use is con-
tlnued indefinitely, and box should always be
kept in the house. They are delightful to the
taste, Dose one Fig. Price, % cents box at
druggists.
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Cold and Frosty Nights.
TSnacial fn tho praoo

Especial to the Press.l
.LIvERMoRE FALLS, Oct 12-Friday
nightiwas the.coldest yet the thermometer
stood below freezing and there was a heavy
frost, the first of the season in this Section.
Crops are mostly harvested and but little
damage can be now done by the frosts.
Local Weather Report.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
fublished every dsy Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.

Published every day (sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AZ 81 ExcHAGGs STREET, PORTLAND. ME
RATES OF ADvxR, IsING-One inch space of
the length Of column, or twelve lines nonpariel
constitutes square
s1.5Q per square, daily, first week; 76 centsper
week after; three Insertions or less, 81 90 con-
tnuing every other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 76 cents
one week. 81 90; 80 cents per week after,
SPECIAL NOTICES, ope-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
"A. ss.n e2.Q0 per square per week; three inser-
tions or ies--, e1.6Q.
?H TERMS: Six Doiiars Year, or fifty cents a
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not made in advance the price VIII be Seven
Dollars.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
| q year If paid In advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
| PRESS" (which has large circulation in every
part Of the State) for 90 per square for first in
sertion. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
| uent insertion.
Address all communications to
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

ICE S1.5O A YEAR
IMPROVING THE PUBLIC ROADS.
Mr. Charles c. Wilson, of the c. y. i L.
Il. r., Develops his Plan for Giving
Good Highways to South
Carolina.
[Frnm>the News and Courier
The present system is large and
ever-increasing drain, the one proposed,
a drain which will continue to decrease
until it is eliminated. The present
drain must ultimately be stopped, and
1t will be cheaper to do it to-day than
at any time in the future.
Let US try to form some estimate of
the burden imposed upon the people by
the present system. hope that some
one, not so unfortunately situated as to
have only an occasional mail and IL
brary limited to the capacity OF a small
stationary box ola railroad surveyor,
will give lis some statistical informa-
ton on this subject. Perhaps the Reg
lister, which is certainly an authority
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-
3SDAY, OCTOBER
THE PEABODY FUND.
Annual Meeting of the Trustees-The
Income Increased 80 Per Cent.
New YORK, Oct. 3.-The trustees of
the Peabody Educational Fund held
their annual meeting at the Fifth Ave-
nue Hotel to-day. They venerable Rob-
ert c. Winthrop presided. There We're
present besides. the Hon. Hamilton
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PR
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
The Groom, Suffering from a Wound, Prop
ped Up in Bed to Be Made Husband.
Special to the World
ORANGEBURG, October 2.-Mr. Will
liam e. Milestone was married to-day
at Rowesville to Miss Eugenia ". Col
son, Of Charleston. Mr.. Milestone, it
will be remembered, was shot by Mr..
J. Phil Sain Saturday night, and has
been confined in bed ever since. The
groom had to be propped up by pillows
while the ceremony was performed.
The Rev. Mr.. Watson made the twain
happy pair. 1t is understood that the
day set for the marriage WAS next
Tuesday, but the unfortunate shooting
atfray changed the date.
JUST THE REVERSE II AUGUSTA.
Special to the News and Courier.
AUGUSTA, Ga, October ga roman
tic wedding took place in Augusta last