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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
BALD EAGLE VALLEY


BELLEFoNrE, Pa, June :.
The Hood last Friday night and Saturday
played terrible havoc in Centre county in
both loss of life and damage TO property
Bellefonte itself suffered little. being built
ON high land. Along Bald Eagle valley the
des ruct on is fearful but without loss Of
hie. The furnace at Curtin is so badly dam
aged that it had to be blown on. All the
bottom land with the entire spring crop for
three hundred miles in the lower end of the
valley is destroyed.
All the county, town and railroad bridges
from Milosburg 10 Lockhaven have been
wa-hed away, and nearly all small buildings
IN the line of the flood succumbed TO it, The
damage in Bald Eagle valley amounts to
si5O,0O0 In Penns, lvsnia valley there
was some loss of life and many narroS es-
capes. The breaking of mill dams all along
the course of the stream made the flood
worse. Along this narrow valley all saw and
grist mills were carried away aud destroyed
The Hood occurring at midnight il caught
most of the people unptepared. At Millheim
and toburn several houses were carried
ava with people in them, but all escaped
with their nves except Mrs. Simon Phout
AID her three chllren. Their house was
overturned and all drowned. Her husband
worked in Cameron county. Hearing there
was trouble he started home and was drown
ed in crossing the river at Sinnemshoning
The damage in this part of the county will
also amount to nearly $50, 600 Some
poor people lost their houses and contents
and lots and nothing is left but the creek
bottom, rocks and debris
The greatest loss of life occurred in Fish
ing Creek. 1t rises in Nittany valley, ten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
TEN MILLIONS
Was the Loss TO Property in Seattle
Small Insurance.

SEAIfLi, W. l., June 4.
The fire which broke out yesterday after
noon swept the business portion of the ciiy,
causing immense loss of property and
number of lives. 1t was found impossible
TO stem the flames in the face of the smart
breeze blowing off the bay, Giant powder
was used to blow up buildings in the hope of
checking the confiagaration, but without ef-
feet.
The burned district in Seattle cover. 81
blocks and comprises the business portion of
the city. The residence district escaped.
From official figures furnished by local and
foreign insurance companies, and coast
review newspapers, the property loss il.
s. 900 600, covered by total insurance of
50 ,230. 900.
Seattle is situated on the east coast of
Puget Sound, and near the mouth of Duva-
mish river, forty five miles south by east of
Port Townsend, sixty miles from Olympia.
1t is the seat of the territorial university,
whose buildings are conspicuous and hand
some. Ii has an active lumber and coal
trade and IL growth has been rapid since the
| completion of the Northern Pacific railroad,
and is the largest city in the territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
CONDENSED DEsPATCHEs
The Pith Taken from tho Current News
OF the Day.

The Relief subscriptions received by Kid
der, Peabody 4 Co, Boston, for Johnstown, ,
were over S9i 900.
Failures reported at Bradstreets number
POI in the United States this week to lts for
the corresponding week last year.
II is said that Gov. Beaver will at once
call special session of the legislature aud
ask them To make an appropriation of
81 ,000 900 for the reliet of Iohnstown.
Failures for the last seven days reported
To Dunn and Russell mercantile agencies
number in the United States 200 for the cor
responding week last year 207 in the Initcd
States.
The International ludiap council has ad-
journed to meet at Mcilhstcr, Choctaw
Nation. Aug. 10, 1880 Every delegate was
opposed to sales to the government on the
allotment plan and resolutions were adopted
reprImanding the Greeks for selling Okla
homa.
The Berlin correspondent of
the Times says the American
and English delegates to the samoan
conference are waiting for further orders
1t il evident America ia discontented with
some points aud more committee work il not
unlikely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08

The modes Of death approach are various,
and statistic. show conclusively that more
person. die from diseases Of the Throat and
Lungs than any other. IL is probable that
everyone, without exception, receives vast
number. Of Tubercle Germs into the system
and where these germs fall upon suitable soil
they start into life and develop, at FIRST slowly
and are shown by slight tickling sensation in
the throat and IL allowed 70 continue ;hsir
rayages they extend 10 the lungs prodacing
Consumption and to the head, causing Ca
tsrrh. Nov all this ia dangerous and IL al
lowed to proceed will in time cause death.
At the onset you mus, act with promptness;
allowing cold To go without attention 10
dangerous and may lose you your life. As
soon a. you feel that something Is wrong with
your Throat, Lungs or Nostriis, obtain .
sotus Of Boschee's German Syrnp. II viii
give you immediate relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
The State

The dead body Of an unknoWn man was
found floating in the dock near Union wharf,
Portlanj. Taursiay morning, the condition
Of th. body sboriHg that il had probably
been IN the water for several days The
body vas apparently that Of a labDfing man
about 35 year. Of age. iIs complexion vas
light and beard light rcd color The body
va. identified Friday. II is that Of EdsAri
Ander.on Who formerly worked At tlie Roll
ing mill. He vas paid % May 2Z, receiT'
ing the sum Of sl3.27. lie then disappeared.
lie va. Norwegian and bad no relative. in
thls country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
An Eccentric Boy

Refusing TO eat with the family, and taking
his meals by himself in the pantry This
trait he carried into manhood His mother
died year ago this month and the event
seemed to affect him very much. NV hus
band and | ran the town farm for some
wears, ard while there got acquainted with
GOO1speed, who used to occasionally visit us
there. He apparently took a liking to us.
After the death of his mother he went with
cut food for nine days At the end of that
time he told his brother that if he could
live with us he thought he would he
happy, and that he would rather be with us
than auyehere else in the world. He came
to US in July and seemed to be perfectly
contented. He ATE at the table with good
appetite, appeared very happy about his work
and conducted himself in thoroughly ration
al manner. He used to delight to go
down to the store evenings ard engage in
there. being a great hand to
ask Que stons. He was also very close
reader and read every book and newspaper
that he could possibly get hold of. He was
specially fond of dwelling upon the accounts
OF accidents and suicides. 1t was from some
new ,paper article, | have no doubt, that he
conceived the idea of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
Latest From Seattle.


PORTLAND, Ore, June Z.
Late dispatches from Seattle places the
loss at $40 900 900, insurance from 900 900
TO st0o0. 900. In many places grading has
commenced preparatory TO building. At a
public meeting this morning ii was voted to
to rebuild ith brick and stone The city is
quiet and everybody hopeful Merchants
have secured quarters in the residence por-
ton and are selling gods
The record of losses will iuclnde every
business man Of prominence in the town. 1t
has been predicted by insurance men time
and again that the city would some time be
swept by FIRE The wind from the north and
northeast blew steadily and drove the fsmes
into the bay and saved part of the city north
of Union street and spared the homes Of a
large number of the poorer people Tacoma
citizens sent to Seattle this morning large
quantities of bread, provisions, blankets,
tents and one hundred slaughtered beeves to
supply the immediate wants of the homeless
people. Portland sent several carloads of
provisions, bedding. blankets and tents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
GARDINER.
Johnstown Relief Fund-Accidents-
Installation of Officers Sunday Ser
vices at the Methodist Church.
GARDINER, June :.
Richards left for Bos-

GARDINER, June :.
Nrs Cen .robn r Richards laf, for Ros
ION 'ousy'
At the special meeting of Gardiner Lodge
No .. |. o. q. f, the sum of $50 was
raised for tho reEaf Of the 1,b,s,o,,, s,ra-
eH Is P,o"aoie tha' tne hhights OF
i9ti'as WIZ aiso 'ehd contributor OF eash'
r' O. r. i,e"i' oi ih'S ciy IS no" !"
"o'A ." 'ne plans iof nah1sonie Two story
uouo'e ,, 'e"e'ie"t nou,e a, '"e ioot OF
spring stfee' 10 De NUM- oy Mr' oon' p'ly
"'s n y hd,on' Mss Htlie Noyes ana
r''.Ii 7''n,eF r''o' iei' Vhs uiorHins LOT
",.lnofpe neatn' MASS
~ y "@is"or'n' th7sa'l'ng "iucer
or ',, nTa'h hehel No'ps' assisted oy MIS- W
"lgn', insttileu ,he o,ncers OF brooS-
i"s' hti'ei No'Ps oi hapuoii'fi "s' f'enlhK'
Al'er tfe ceremonies were competed those
Pte'e"' pai 'ooA Vi eNeei'eh' straw" "e'ty auu
e'sa'' 'e'respiien.s. :.
l'si' DER! "'''''i 81 NoiN "'na,'on from
'h,' Viy eaNe "'ie entertainments III arm
nan uiis e'eu'"s, arg auui'hct
e'ee'eu Ons eou'p""y anu gave ,iie"i eeser'eu
sPplause at proper ilttiN"is E'Pecia' mum
oer' Nnitn were worthy oi no''ce are tle
o'e,.ure ps tnt COMPANY 'ne Gonto'uoil ACT
py roi- Ea"eio,s, oa"Jo soio "y N,r' Nha',
i'''nia"' ,o"H y i'"' a"'
tue l''oe - u! ne'i! "'.'' '"i'.S ''pe'
paris Nete eAeeiieh' anu s'an.peu ."e COM
Pany As one pi 'i,utn .ier''' s".la' HahCe
"ou'u up Tue ies'i'iues' ABOUT '" coupe
pa,'ic'Pall"R'
Jon" "f"l"s, one "i ."e MINUS OF 'he
scnoouer - >. GouirFy wing az 'ood"ih
o'n'; "'uht ms ''g yes'erlaY "nilt Scu'i''ng'
n "h''e "' oNo"hegan mas ieaseh one
.lah ~ '''e i-a.'o'rG cottage at tap''o' i''ahd
LOT 'u9 II ~ immersion" 'na' IA arg NUM-
o'i Vi "'e 'ea"'''e 'e'iutpN 81 'hoN aegaI'
haNe ieased cottages on 'he is'thl ana Will
MAKE ti'e pace rehueHNous Ior HSo"hegah
eSGnrs'oni''' 10 iioothoay haf'of
IL Is uhutrstood 'ilat quite a large number
OF our ihusicaiiy inclined c'uzehs VIII aVall
themselves OF Tue teduceu ra'es on the fa'i'
toau a"u "l'i 'aNe ~ 'ne ON! uli,nore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
GOV BULKELEY VETO
OF the Secret Ballot Bill.-House Passed
1t Over the Veto But Reconsiders

Gov. Buckley has vetoed the bill provid-
ing for a secret ballot. He holds the bill
to be too radical. too cumbersome in its de-
tails, too expensive, opens the door to frand
and will result in disfrsnchise of many quali-
fed voters.
The House passed the secret ballot bill
over the governors veto. After the vote
was declared Mr.. Brsndegee of New London
protested against the discourtesy to the gov
ernor and moved reconsideration. The bill
was reeousidered and tabled an the House
adjourned to next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
The Stallion Race.

The persons making entries for the W. P.
Bslch national $4,000 stallion stakes are
now a. follows Col. II. 5. Russell, Milton.
Mass; c. H. Nelson. Wsterville. Me; ".
H. Hill, Worcester, Mass r Cadugsn,
Bayonne. y. J J. H. NAV, Boston. Mass.
Concord Steck Farm, Concord. Mass.
John Trout, Allston, Mass; John Splan
Cleveland, O.; Elm City Stock Farm, Neu
Haven. Conn Budd Dohle, Chicago, Ill
John Casey, Jackson. Mich; j. I. Case,
Racine. Wis; S. 2 Salter, Ducker's Sta
ton. Ga; c. W. Williams, Independence
Ia. The race will come off over Beacor
Park. Boston, next fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
HORRIBLE AYARICE
Drives Farmer to Insane Deeds.-Kills
himself ana Wife.-One Coffin for
Both.

TorEKA, kas.. June T.
harl Hahnmann, farmer. living six and a
halt miles southeast of Girsrd, strangled his
wife. Amelia Hahnmann, with rope Wed
nesday night and then hanged himself He
left papers stating that the property should
be divided equally among his six children
and that economy be used in his and his
~ife's burlal,-one coffin was enough for
both, and that no one would ever know why
he had planned and executed the crime
The murderer was known as a hard working,
industrious man, although very avaricious,
his wife to work in the field
During twelve years Of married life six
children were born to them. All the children
were in the house at the time of the murder
and knew nothing of it, Hahnmann's prop
erty is worth $40 900.
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A Tough w World.

Piossie is six years old. "Msmuat' she
a.ked one day. IT get married will have
TO have husband ike Par
"Yes," replied the mother With an amused
smile.
And If don't get married will have to
be an old maid ike Aunt katef'
Yes"
"Mamma"-after a pause-''it'- a tough
sorld for US women, amt hf''- nghamton
Republican.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

George Grants house in Columbia Fails
ss burned THURSDAY. Most of the furni-
ture was lost. Loss 81 600; small insurance
The overloaded lime market in New ! OK
has soms~h, q, diminished and notice has oeeh
sent to r. csiand 10 ship the lime Al once
About thirty vessels sail Friday morning
Schooner Messenger of Saeo, Capt aux
nov sailed from Providence May llth' tor
ST. Simons. Ga. Since then nothing hss
been heard of her. Fears are enter'aineu
for her safety as she is considerably overdue,
Collector Wakefield has appointed Edward
II Turnar of Bath Assistant Inspector Oh
Customs for the Bath district, vice j. Hart!
Mcclellan. The appointment has been con,
srn,ed and Turner will assume the duties oi
the office June 10Th.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE
weather Indications for the Nsxt "A
Houxs

War DErAErmEsr,
omce OF the Chief Signal Officer.
WAssIsoros, June 9 lam.
FOR Maine Fair, followed SATURDAY by
showers slightly warmer, .ou,hse.terly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08
THE MYSTIC RACES.
Lula II Alexander Boy and Mambrino
Hannis the Leaders

BnsToS. June I.
The following races occurred al Mystic
PARK toiaF
The 2.34 class for purse Of 300 divided,
was won by Frank Hay den's z. N. Lula u.
Best time, 2.27 l-2.
The 2.22 class, pacing and trottinz, for a
purse Of 600 divided. vas won by j. II.
Rovley'. b. z. Alexander Boy. Beet time,
221 IL.
The 26 class for PAGERS. purse Of 500,
divided, vas Won by j Z. Turner. b. z.
Mambrino Hannis. Best time, zl ~.
The 30 class. purse Of 800, vas unfin-
l.hed. Frank Hsyden's z. m. Lula H. Won
two heat. and A. Trout's b. m Lucy r. won
one heat Best time, 2.27 a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-08

Commence ment exercises AT the Westbrook
Seminary and Female College, will be carried
out in accordance with the official programme
given below
Sunday. June Q l0-45 A. N.-Sermon
before Graduating Class bv DR.. r. Fl. Cspen,
president Of Tufts College,, at All Souls
Church.
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. June
II. IS and 10, Examinations
wednesday, June ~ % 7. NJ, Annual
meeting Of Trustees, at Seminary 30 r.
NJ, Exhibition by Junior Ciass, at Church.
Thur.day. June 90, . 30 A. A.-Gradnat-
ing exercises at Cnarch; r. ", Com
meucement dinner, Hersey Hall; 3 r. NJ,
Bushes. TeetiEg Of Association of gradu-
ates; P. NJ, Anniversary exercises BY As
socistion Of graduates. at Church Grafton
by Isaac L. Elder. class of '6s; 2. NJ.
social reunion, at Hersey Hall
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JoHNsTowN Y. M. c. A.
Associations International Committee
Appealing for Aid.

NEW DBE. June =
The International Committee of the Young
Mems Christian Association today sent out an
appeal to 1900 Young MeD's Christian As.o-
Citations in the United States and Canada
announcing that the Johnstovn. Pa. Y. NJ
c. A. have lost every thing. No assistance
for at leas, one year is expected from the
citizens of Johnstoun aud not less than
$4,000 IS needed by the association al once.
so it may open its rooms. meet its obligations
and continue work. All contributions for
this purpose sent to the treasurer Of the
committee. B c. Wetmore, will bs promptly
forwarded.
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SEASONS SPORTS.
Boston and Philadelphia Xin---Othsf
Games Postponed.
Games In Maine Katrina
Comes in Ahead.

Az boston
ieSa5 7s9
Boston, 50lOs 30 o / Q
New York. 0Ol4 4OOlO l. 4
Hits, Boston 9, New York IL. Errors
Boston .. New York IS Batteries. Rad
boarn and Cancel. welch and Ewing.
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THE NATIONS SCApITAL.
AUutaHt General KeltOn Receives His
Appointment.
Superintendent Porter Selects His Gen.
aus Experts and Specialists


WASHINGTON, June :.
Col John {. kelton, today appointed Ad-
la'snt General vice Drum, retired. was bora
IN PennsslSanis IN iSsS. He is u graduate
of West Point and aftcrwsri. instructor of
tactics and the tirins of small arms. Dur
ing the war he MAS hreyetel brigsdcr gene
raj for valuable and A. luous service. In
lsSS he was assistant sdJutan, general lie
Is an inventor of marked ability, many Of his
Improvements in rifles, pistols and other
weapons are adopted by the department lie
Is writer OF high reputation on subjects
connected with military service.
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LocKHAvENs DEsrIrUrIoN
Meets Ready Response from the Cap
ital OF the Nation.

WAsnlNGroN. June !.
The citizens relief committee TODAY re-
eeived the following telegram from Gov
Beaver There is great destruction aud
destItuuou AT Lockhsyen. A local mer-
chant received letter from the cashier of
bank at Muncie, Pa. stating that the people
ihere lost nearly everything. number of
boxes OF clothing have been shipped to tina,
place by the relief committee this eyeniug
IL is estimated that the clothing shipped from
here TO the Conemaagh valley exceeds slO,-
OtO in value.
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BASE BALL
Meeting OF the Directors Last Evening.

The Directors of the Base Ball Association
held a meeting at the Arsenal office last
evening at which the following officers were
elected President q, + Michaclis, Wee
President. G. n lIamlin; Treasurer. T. u.
Southland, Secretary, G. u Burlcish. The
following executive committee va. appointed
by the chair Mcssrs. Morse. Couy anl
Burleigh
The affairs of the assnciation were talked
work of organizing a nine Just as soon as
one hundred and hft, season ticket. have
been sold. As ninety tickets have already
been taken the outlook seems to lac good that
course of the next two or three days II the
required sum Is secured the directors will
Immediately begin the work of selecting n
nine 50 as To give the citizens an opening
game In the course of week or ten days.
Among the players already thought of ARE
Wilson and Freeman of last wears nine
Wilson and Clarke. the famous Williams col
lege battery, pushor, who has a host of warm
friends and admirers in ihi. city, and other
frstclass players from various part. of New
England Byron Boyd the crack third
baseman of the Colby champions Of 1873
ard 1854, has promised 10 play with the
team, and will add much strength 10 it. The
executive committee are only waiting for the
financial backing to be fully assured
before entering into AZ active correspondence
with various strong players, - number of
whom have already applied for positions on
the team The citizens have started the put-
chase of season tickets we'll, nov let the
good work 20 on aud everyone do his share.
In this way the city of Augusta will soon
have ball nine Of clean grntlcmanly play
ers-for none others will be- engaged which
will be an honor to IL, and will furnish life
aud Amusement during the hot summer
months that are now almost upon Us.
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Katrina Wins the Third Game.

NV YORK, June I.
The Shamrock vas ysnqgished again To-
day by the Katrina in the third and last Of
the series Of races The race took place in
the side course Of the New York Yacht Club
and the distance covered vas soneEhar over
81 miles. The kstrina's time vas 5.27.Is,
and the Shamrock 5.402i The Shamrock
had time allowance OF minute and 80 sec
onds.
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WORSE THAN THIEVES
Detectives Find Houses Stocked with
Goods Stolen from the Dead

Alexander Campbell. New York detec-
tive acting under Gen. Hastings, returned to-
day from three mile trip TO the country
where we're located 50 barrels of heur. Team.
and men we're sent out to-day 10 bring the
stun in. The house OF Mrs. Mills and the
house of jacob >tGbman, Cambell says were
stocked with enough provisions 10 last for
months. He also located house in Pros
pect well stocked with diamonds aud other
vsiuaoles- All were taken from the wreck
Despite the vigilance guard and best means
employed BY those in charge, people get
through the lines and over the wreckage
where they pilfer unmolested.
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Census Experts.

Superintendent of Census Porter has de-
eided upon the following experts aud special
is's 10 assist him in the preparation of the
llth census $. y. II North of Boston, see
rotary OF the National Association OF Wood
Manufacturers, W, G. Hunt of the bureau
OF statistics of Massachusetts expert and
special agent in charge of the statistics; J.
IA Upton of New Hampshire, formerly a,sis-
iant secretary of the treasury. IN charge of
statistics of State finance and Indebtedness
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Death OF Former Citizen OF Augusta

Special to the Kennebec Journal
SANpwIcH, Mass, June T.
Mrs Isabella Williams died in this place
on Thursday. Bright's disease was the
o.rsa She was the widow of the late Rev.
Frederick Freeman. author of the history of
Cape Cod and other historical works Mrs
rreemsn was born in Maine in 1916, and was
At one time a resident of Augusta where her
husband was rector Of church
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Tie Game Between Bowdoins and Low
ellis.

Brunswick. June :.
The Bovdoins and John r. Lowell team.
play ed tie game on the Delta field this
forenoon This LoveIls had to leave on the
Gardner train. At the end Of the eighth in
ming the store vas : 70 s. The features Of
the game were Prentis- brilliant work at
short and Foggs fly catch. Noulton ami
Freeman we're the battery for Boudoin and
their work was we'll backed up by the rest Of
tae team, The I.oveils got ratiled in the
second inning and Bordoin made six scores.
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Hits. Philadelphia Il, Washington Is. Er
rors, Philadelphia .. Washington u Batter.
les, Sanders, Gleason and Clements, liealy,
keefe and Mack
At Chicago postponed on account
of rain.
At Cleveland-Game postponed IN account
of rain.
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PRESS COMMENTS


Our State is doing great work for depen-
dent soldiers and soldiers widows and Or
nban. over s42. .000 have been disposed OF
,b;s wear in relieving the distressed, 500 Ger
,iscates being issued The increased en-
cheney of the service has made IT possiole 10
resch many deserving cases hitherto over
looked. Many of the needy ones have oeeh
in a pitable condition
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He Disappeared

and took to the woods lie arrived home
again SATURDAY night having been all that
time without food He ate breakfast with us
Sunday morning and again disappeared. He
did not return this time till the Sth. With
the exception of the meal spoke of he had
not eaten anything whatever during all this
time. Since the Sth he has 'esolutely re
fused to eat anything. When | found that
he was re.olute in this said, "Why, you are
not going to starve yourself, are you. Wat
SOM
Il don't know he answered, al believe
I'll have to