davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

A statement has beeu going the rounds
Of the press relative To the asmb.r of
abandoned farms IN Maine, aad giving a
gross misrepresentation Of the Facts and
tending towards serious Injury to the
states welfare. The journal has inyes-
t'ga'esl the matter with result which Is
best expressed by the following official
announcement by Hon. s. W. Matthew :,
Commissioner Of Bureau of Labas Stats
tics,
AUcusrA, July "a. 1880.
~ ne Etaasbsc ,TosrRal:-rhe item
under the above heading, going the
round Of the papers, Ia unauthorized and
incorrect Returns have ~ vet been
received from only about one half Of th.,
towns and plantations. aud therefore no
approximate estimate can be made The
town OF Audoyer in oxford Cnsuty. cited
Ia the Item as returning .tfss abandoned
farms, actually returns sevsa
s, w. MATTHEWS.
Com'r OF Bareau OF Labor Statistics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

think you will all be glad 20 know
how to make cement with which you
can make As good as new, the broken cup
that belongs 10 graodma's china set that
came from over the seas many years ago
Dissolve a small quantity OF isinglass
in mastic varnish Heat the broken
pieces mot to hot apply the mixture to
the edges and join.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01


writer In one 81 the reviews specu-
iating on the possibility, and the results
Of an attempt on the part of Great Brit
ian 10 subdue the 'nitea States to com
plinncc with her wishes estimates that
the job would cost her not less than 81, %.
800 900 900. lie arrives at this conclu-
sion by figuring on the basis Of what the
Revolutionary War cost the mother
country per capita of the population Of
the colonies. A. the debt Of the empire
IL now nearly 81, 900, 00G, 900 that eoun
try would be- rips for receiver by the
time IL get through with new war Of
sabiugatlon with this country. This
would be pretty costly job,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The Mika 10 Lsuniry lis receiving the
incsn lesccn. system OF electric ligh's.
Mary Seanlaa was taken for drunken
ness On Thur lay morning; given IL DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Special Inducements to Customers

Our rule anything aoe for this
willing sacrifice before the Fall Trade
We Remnants Odd Job of goods They be sold
We Balance
American sa s.,n 10 cents; % cents per yard.
Half Wooden Goods /
80 inch wide Brilisnines.
wide Black. ALI Wool now3
Remnants Cloth
Nice Wash Materials a
Crashes
Turkey
! l. rs cents per doz
| Lot of Extra Long Damas a
Ladies Black Lsle Thread
adde's Fast Black Hose :" -"
Ladies' Silk now
Ladies' price cents.
ladies' Silk Vests former
Madame Wsen's al
Madame Foys Corset cents
ante
Handkerchief be
] Chiten's a - '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Tn trolley wire was carried TO its north
yesterday, and properly insulated. Osiig
to lack of material paving OF Bond street
l not pr0Rress far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Daily 4esaebef 5enraal.
For Governor,
EDWIN c. BURlElfH.

roa nsrnEsgsTartTss TO cDs9xHsa.
HyH Dsssyfet--TssaAs B. KEED.
Sfesxd Dtssys<t -ssLsss DrssLsr, in.
Third Dpsfvies --ssra L. AaGfEEs.
Sosyfx D,strief--caA.Lss 4. EocrKELE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The NOn-Par san w. G.. Il. | will meet
witt MIS-. s. G. Sarg mt, "a Green street,
tn 5 afternoon at I o'clock All Ia lies in
tere t. at, cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Mr.. FL. Grady made wsgr tat
George Diplock could run from /. II ,fellow
c. Hunts store to the Augusta House and
returl in ten minu - He did il 10 II IL
minutes. Who took the chair Diplock
siy- that party came TO him after the fret
bt was made and otierc him 81 to lose
the race, and "a ID plock expressed II, II
was running for money 50 lost ib, race Of
course, you see. When | got back
offered to bet 50 that could run the dis
lance in minutes aud I'm 90 years old
too"
The travel on the Maine Central is be-
ginning u be quite brisk, and 'ep, every
body along the road hustling The trains
have been coming Fast loaded and going
back empty, but now travel is abou. equal
each way. About Sept. Is, the trains b.
gin to carry great numbers to tie West and
continue with the SUNNI r tourists until the
fret of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Apo,hecaries and their employees. who
intend to be examined before the Commits.
soners of Pharmacy at their next meetiIg
IN Bangor at . O'Clock in the forenoon, will
do well to notify the Secretary, VI +.
Cummings coo Congress ST., Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

If some of your pretty marble orna-
meuts of which YOU were 80 fond have
been broken will tell you what will
hold the pieces together.
Take one half pound gum-arahie and
make into thick mueilase. TO this add
three fourths Of pound of plaster
of paris and TIVE aud half
ounces of quick-limc siftedl. Mix thor
oughly. Heat the broken pieces and
Join after applying the cement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Where Are You Going
For Your Vacation?

No matter where you co. you will see the Kennebec
Journal every day, for otherwise you will not half enjoy your
outing If for two weeks 80 will pay the bill; for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Daily &esatbsf Journal
FRIDAY. AUGUST I. 1890.
70 VACATION TOURISTS.

Parties leaving the city o. their suu.
mer vacations, can have the DAILY
JOURNAL sent to their address for any
length Of time desired, ut Is cents per
week. Address Of paper changed when
wished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Cge Of orr Maine exchanges fas y pe-
graphical slanier IN it, columns that IS
def ide'liy amaaiRg, however prone VIZ all
may b. To similar iapses. The exchange IN
telling "a readers Why ii printed certain
report says this record soul4 not have
been made n cold type bal We been eFsafed
haif decent As the editor evidently ~
tended t0 say treated .tstsspt Of created
the type thai ulakss him cast reflections On
the exchange creation is cold Inieed
There are ewspapsfs III which truthful
paragraph is exceedingly refreshing to the
reader though he may question ho~ It came
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

\ waiting room for the accommodation of
passengers on the electric road has been
established at j. J. Johnsons store IN
State street, also on at DE stor, of Mr.. G.
b. Hobbs in Iiallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The eight o'clock l.. NJ. car from Hal.
lowell TO Gardiner, Weston conductor.
Bran driver, carried 100 passengers on
Wednesday. All pronounced it a pleasant
ride and c1mplimented the management Of
ti.a nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The air pump on the Lizzie M Snow
ia ed TO work satisfactorily yesterday aud
she WAS b'a he'd for repairs near the steam
boat wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENT 70 DAY

kennshee Central u. X, Time Table.
Excursion sorcpaugh's Circus.
for Sale-llolse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

That blood curiIing tale about iineheg
partially burned remains OF human hodies al
o0use Island. Portland Hari'of, assumes,
after investigation by the coroner the char
acteristics Of u Mother Goose narrative. The
bones we're foand 10 be those Of A seal from
Nhich the OIL hal probably been extracted.
But Goose island get advertised just tbs
saIpg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Though domestic fruit of all kinds bid,
fair to be quite scarce, there is every pros
pert that grapes will be plenty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The regular monthly meeting of CapitaI
Grange will b, held at their hall on Satur
LAY evening, Aug. 2. at 5 O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Prove yourself capable of keeping you
own secrets by ALWAYS keeping them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
tbs MORN TO Do.

Three hours sleep before midnight is
worth five after that hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

A Gnlford man is in trouble for being too
accommodating. Some time ago h. accom-.
mudatri two men with two pints of "his-
key and they accommodated him with mou,y
to pay for it, A. the officers have him IN
churgc ii looks ~ though he would have to
accommodate. himself to the circumstance.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
Tho Doctors Revenge.

An elderly lady who was simultaneously
very wealthy, and who also had a very in
flated idea of her own importance, had pet
monkey, which suddenly became quite i'll.
The lady, whom we shall call Mrs. Portly
Pompous, had the assurance to send for one
of tho most prominent physicians to attend
the ailins sinian When the doctor was in
PRODUCED to his patient Ire was very much ell
ragged, but he did not betray it, Ha exam-
ined the sick monkeys pulse and askel the
usual questions.
In a corner of the room was little boy, n
grandson Of Mrs. Portly Pompous. Tho
doctor approached tho boy. examined his
pulse. and then sail s,le:nnly to tbs lady:
Madame. your two littls grandchildren arc
suffering from indigestion. Give them only
light food. with plenty Of exercise, and they
will soon come around all right"
After tho doctor had said this he bowed
himself out, with the feeling that he hal in a
measure vindicated his outraged professional
dignity. The bill which lie seat il was Sd
heavy that Mrs Poruy Pompous, who j,
somewhat stingy, almost had fit herself
over it.-Texas SiftinSs.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
One Great Man Outwitted.

Years ago, when Thomas Hughes was in the
United States. tho head Of TIE house of Lippin
colt showed him over the Philadelphia cstab-
lishment, tho visit coming to an end witt, this
contretemps:
Now, FIR. Hughes. want to show yoi
one of our greatest publications-Allfboue 5
Dictionary 1t contains some information
about every author Of any account in Eng
land and America Now let US see, for ex-
ample. what it says about Mr.. Thomas
Hughes" So he turned to II , and, 10! the
name Of the author of Tom Browns School
Days" wasn't Observation-Disclosures Press
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

Many indeed and various arc the anecdotes
told In connection with oath taking A very
pious and painfully guileless old lady wa4
once called as a witness before Mr. Tennyson.
D'Eyncourt. the. Bow street police maEi,
trate
us it q fact, your honorf' asked the lady,
that must take an oathF'
Certainly. madam" replied Mr.. D'Eyng
court. IS
But don't like to do sol" exclaimed TYP
lady. tWel
You must do 90 or 60 to prison" said
D'Eyncourt Every witness has got qh,
swear" DO
The lady was hard to be persuaded. Fo3
long time size held out against what } 81
termed a cruel injustice, but finally consentef
10 comply with the magistrates orders She
then took the Book and. to tho surprise and
amusement Of the whole court, raped out
tremendous oath. after which she covered her
face and cried In pitiful tones: Heaven for
give me. but had to do it"-Pittsbur4 Dir
match
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
4 Bogus Savant.

There is hu:nbug, even in tho field a
learned fads, where the commercial elemen
is not supposed to cut any figure at all. The,
tell a story, for instance, OF the facile Swell
by, who enjoys considerable reputation
among society people as a literary man, an
has certain standing among literary mel
as society person, and who Of late has takei
up the fad Of EgyptoloSy. You would sup
pose, to hear Swellby talk about Egypt, thai
he knew every shred Of fact that Ebers, o,
Marietta, CT Edwards had unearthed from
the pyramids and the tombs, and had madt
the personal acquaintance Of every mummy
of prominence from the third cataract clear
down TO Tanis But the other night. at the
club, the irrepressible Grisson set a trap t.
catch Swellby. The latter came into the
room ut n moment when the well known DR.
Cheops Chirstone, real Eyyptologist, who
knows the Egyptian language even better
than he does English. happened to be sitting,
half concealed to tie group about the table.
behind big easy chair, in a dark corner.
Hello" said Grigson, ''heres an Egyptian
question for you. Swellby.'
Chipstone, behind the big chair, pricked up
his ears.
What is itr' asked Swsllby.
"Do the Inscriptions OIL the egyptian tombs
read from right to left or from left to right
Swellby knew nothing whatever about it
But he presumed on the ignorance of the COM
pany.
"They read from left to right" he said.
"Blockhead~ shouted Cheops Chipstone,
swinging around in the big chair; ''Gon't you
know that they read from top to bottomr'
Sweliby made up his mind that it was
best to adopt q new fad, and it is really said
that he is going in for Ibsenism.-Boston
Transcript.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
CONSUMPTION CURED

An old physician. retired from practice hav
ing had placed in his hands by an East Iniin
missionary the formula Of simple veretnhle
remedy for the speedy and permanent cnre
of CONSUMPTION. Bror chitis. Catarrh. Asthma
q, d all throat and Lung Affections also noe
tive and radical cnre for Nervous Debi;irv
and all Nervous Complaints, after having test.
ed its wonderful curative powers in thOuss nds
OF cases. ha. felt Il his duty to make II known
tive and . desire to relieve human Hntser;n~
will send free Of charge. to all who desire II.
this recipe. in German, French or Rueiish' NH
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
6Y mail BY addressing With stamp. nan,in~
this paper. ". A. NoYEs, ll9. PoVer;a RIc.Ee
Rochester N. Y. Iss,v~SA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
The New Sneakers First speech.

Tho first public speech Tom Reed was eveS
Enown to have made is amusingly described
~ Mrs. Libby, an elderly matron Of Ola
orchard.
II carried Tom Reed to school the 6rse
day he ever went." said Mrs Libby, as shs
smoothed her apron with her bands. 1T was
to the school on Brackett street in Portland
Thomas was tow headed little fellow then
Once, when we were all done, the teacher
asked: Are there any others who have .
piece they can speak, Up got Thomas and
said: i know one:
Old Jim Crow came riding by.
Says |, Old man. your horse will die~
Says h.. IF he dies II tan his skin
And if he lives / u ride him again"
And that's all know
THAT is. suppose. the first speech Thomas
ever made. ] wonder il he remembers it now.
lie had q funny little voice. but he was -
earnest about recitin, his piece that it made
il all Lugh- w ashiu.ston Capital.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
Only y l:rief Stay.

He was one Of those dry oil jokers, AMI a
be settled his portlv frame INTO Murray
rotunda rocker for j. after dinner s'noac a
dashinc. Fashionable dressed young mcn
rushed up. hell out his hand and exclaimed:
"Well. declare judge. when did you ges
tnF'
"Oh. t'other day: when did you c",ns" ~
turned the Judge"
'Last night. over tho burlington"
''lov long are you going to stay"
AS long Is my money holds out. !" c5ueIalesl
the young man.
SORRY you're going to !save 70 soo.. 90
servei the judge. without crscEing smile -
Omaha Republican
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

Indignant Physician-.Ian. what have you
doue! You sent my patient the wrong pre-
scription and it killed him.
Drugg;st-Vell. What vas der matter nit
yout Last week I sent your odder patient
der right prescription and det killed him
How can. somebody please sooch a mani
Springfield Republican.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
A SIGN Uh,c;, Tailed.

Young Husband Seems To me, my dc:I.
this CHICKEN is pretty tough
Young Eile-i know it is. and cant ~
dcrstanj it at all. picked 1t out myself.
did you examine j, closelyr
"ludeel did lnosed in its mouth tic
frst thin, and could s-e it hadnt even cue
it, first teeth yet. New York Weekly
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
His Last Joke.

Funny Man meeting party Of vigilantes
Jut west with prisoner in charge, WhaA
are you going to dot
Spokesman-Goin' ter hang this ere galook
Stole Judge Hc:erby's mustang.
Funny I1n-.Ah. ~ believe In suitiux
the punishment To TIE crime Mustang
must'ang-you know lila. haw lBanSy-
Grin
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
A Com merciaI Traveller,

Tramp-Are you busy. madam II not, I
should like to talk with you.
Lady, haven't any time. Why don't yos
20 tn works
''You mistake me. madam I am q drum
ner"
a drummer! What liner
II am introducing provisions Bosson
Herald
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
he Proved Him False.

Actor-Eow is thisf My bill is just twice
rs rluch you SAID it would be.
Hotel Clerk believe you said rpu were
IN actor. and upon these represent rions
rave you reduced rate
Actor-Welli
Hotel Clerk--E Ill, | attended the perform
ance last night and am convinced that you
are no actor Nine dollars, please -Rocn-
ester Post-Express.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
a m. n,,S,.aas..

"DA pa VII ~ ai1r
II did"
"Eailyr
'"Qsiss % Our JUDI = ~ most honest
nan in the world. Ths day bsfore the de-
cisiou wrote him fsv linn begging him
to accept . check Tor 500 francs which IN
elosed"
.1But It Dsms to mo this was proceeding
which might have ruined your case."
"Quits So Only took carr to sign my
adyersary's name to the check. "-Le Figaro
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
I'll. Fingers We're Jamnc ed.

Small Sonia! ma! come quick! rye .oo
my fingers jammed.
Mother seeing red stains on his kand,-Oh
my! come right here and let me wrap it up,
dear How did you do itt
Small SOM was reaching for my fish line
On the top shelf in the cupboard where tho
jam pots are and my fingers slipped through
the paper cover-Nati ,naI Weekly
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
An Awfui Possibility.

Aunt Keziah-Well. Kitty. 50 you're to b
married
Kitty-Yss. aunt, Providsncs permittings
but wouldn't is b awful u that drsno
shouldn't counef-TimA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
EflOuefte.

HE Is oppressively polite"
"ilow sOF'
'Nhy, when gave ray ball last winter
never invited him anil he sent card Of 70
grc;S"
Regrets fer whatf
That I hadn't iayited hin."-Lifa
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
From . Faeetious s,asdpolnt

First Drummer saftei train robbers bu1-
let had been stopped BY his companionS
watcti-Tbew! That was narrow escapse
Secona Drummer shoidin. up his battered
watch,-Ycs. that shut '.as intercepted u
tho nick Of time-Jewelery' Weekly.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

Net ~ O..
oesee. y I'D . icy mst = - -
vtcs 4 youF
'Fbr cashr !
wei, NO ldmply want 70 81 &c.,
taon or Two, and beinx I'm IN old patisss =
yours you wont think ef charging ma"
go ahead.r
We'll. my fsee are troubling ne and I
thoughtn-
Say! Cut sm right our interrupted ~
coceor I've ofssu wondered why you didn9
% IT. I've got 70 get Oh h&s-good nighsp
-Dseroit Free PrsA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

Ven 0oa1ses- 10y. wo4us, whAs eaha ..
Do % pwsvsns ny twOusEs from haGginee
RogWs-Take d. q Rough "a Ra1a
That win a38sa yss kpsD ed yea wuGN
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

Lova-Aay kiR you. Fannisi
6wosAhears-l make it rub % allow -
esnsleman % kia ma Alts . wAi1ae-Ds@
a cpare. thers ars sxssp11sas - sssy susA
-Yanboo 01n6A
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
rxyo.,p- H.r I.,or.,e.,

Exposing Her IEDOFane0.
Farmer-Yaaa. yeses that little cao~. Wa.
she gives more milk than all tho osheFs pos
together
Mis- Urbis- Condensed milk, Of ccur.A-
Lawrence American
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

Charlie Clark tgetting up in the morning,-
Darned if blame that Senninger girl for ~
fusing me after all IN Bit was one a
those pleasant boarding house skew mirrura)
Judge
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09

For comfort. ease. elegant equipment ~cr.a
connections and quick time, take tie fsrecs
Rock Island Route for all points eoat. -
north or south.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
Nor. Than .e.. Kissed Her Since.

Clara ito briJc,-IIow many times did
Harry kiss you when you accepted himl
Eriie-Asl me something easy. Coall
Napoleon count all the bullcts fired at Aus
terlitzi-Pittsbur. Culletin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-09
STATE OF KANSASI.,

THONts IOUNTY
]. James ". Summers. county clerk within
and for the county and state aforesaid. do
hereby certify that the foregoing Is q true and
correct report as shown BY the records in my
Office.
-, Given under my hand and the
! L. s. seal Of Thomas county, at Co,h,
49, this the sth day of January. A. d IS9O.
JAMES n. SUMMERS.
County Clerk
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-01
BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Jay Gould Says 1899 VIII be Prosper
ous Commercial Year.

Jay Gould Says 1S9) VIII be Prosper
Gus Commercial Year.
New YORK December 31st-The Com
mercidL AdUertiSer this afternoon prints in
terviews with prominent business men
concerning the business outlook for the
coming year. Erastus II. Wiman, head OF
the K. G. Dun Commercial Agency; Alex
ander Orr, of the Produce Exchange; ia
cob D. Vermilie, President of the Mer-
chants National Bank, and Jay Gould, all
predict prosperous year.
Mr.. Wiman says: I'm all my business
experience l have not seen more favora-
BILE outlook. From all parts of the country
the good news is coming in. Nearly every
great industry is reported prosperiug and
business men in the large and small trades
appear TO be in unusually prosperous cir
cumstances. This time last year the out
look was not so hopeful and yet very
prosperous year, generally speaking has
followed In view of this fact, think the
people of the UNITED States are justified in
having sanguine hopes for the new year.
"All commercial agencies whose business
it is to look after commerce of all sorts are
agreed that tremendous advance has been
made in the wealth OF the country in 1889,
and it will be felt beneficially in 1890. |
believe the South will have the most pros
porous year in its history.
'In the Northwest the copper product
will be greater next year than ever, and
the iron industry, rather new to this region,
promises TO flourish. An increase in the
country's wealth is felt in every industry.
l venture to predict there will be very few
failures next year."
Jay Gould says: Il am confident to-
morrow will begin q year of prosperity.
The fundamental. eason is that crops have
been good, which benefited the transporta-
ton companies. While was in the West
recently, l noticed improved conditions
everywhere. These will still improve in
the new year and add to the wealth OF
the country. One hopeful feature of the
year is the money outlook.
Next mouth about 500, 900, 900 will be
let loose on TIE country by the payment of
dividends. This will make money rates
easier and give general relief to the market.
So far as I have been able TO learn, the coal
and iron industries are in an excellent
condition and promise great activity dur
ing the coming year; in fact it looks as if
these industries will have season of un-
paralleled prosperity"