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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The work of filing 10 Railroad square
stiil goes on, ~ wofkmen can be spared 10
atteai to il. Within a few days quite 4
quantity OF gravel has been put in there,
and 3 good deal more will haAlly be landed
al the lame place. When the Maine Gen.
ral complete all the Improvements which
.hsy have 10 mind, their waserviIle grounds
viii be superior TO any ia TIE State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Wo derfui Experiment With Explo
sives.

The achievement of the naval ori;nanc4
officers at Washington in firing projectile
filled with emmen'ite through two-i lch
steel plate ar eypl )di1g it on the other
side, is something that will open the eyes
of experts all over the world. Til, feat. is
regarded as one of the most important de
veDpmen.s il the field of high explosives.
II is said that no doubt is felt that the cx
plosive can be successfully fire from the
neS large c+libre ritled mortar which the
Ordnance Bureau has I'm Ter consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Mrs. Mary Watt, who WAS so badly ii
iured last Sunday by fall down stairs, is
row rapidly recovering She ia ninety
years Old and the fall shock her up very
severely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Fisherman Run Down.-Four Men
Missirg

NEW York, July 3l.-Capt- Baker of
steamship OLDHAM arrived here today from
Rotterdam. reports that the 9th in heavy
feg Cd New Foundland banks and run
do~ and sark French fishing schooner
Christopher Columbo- OF &c men that
comprised the crew of the schooner, Capt.
Baker saved %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Mrs. Foster of Concord, n H, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs s n Adams
Mr. Charles f Foster and wife of Man
chester. N. II, are also visiting at the par
sonage. but will return tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

DR.. Brown, proprietor OF tue Lake House
al Jefferson, was in the city yeste risy,
locking over the yacht Alert, with an idea
of purchasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Among the passengers on the boat for
Boston Yesterday we noticed Rev, Freier.
lex W. Fsrr aud mother, Mrs. Elsie 81
Bu.len and Miss Matte Lord
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

mo. my man, this is not mine. twas
u twenty dollar bill l lost"
But it was a twinty dollar bill before
got it changed, sor."
"What did you get it changed for?'
"Och, sure, so the owner could con
vayuiently reward me, scr. Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The waiting room for the passengers Of
the electric railroad has been established
at Mr.. c. B. Hobbs etore. Seass for the
accommodation Of those waiting have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

A dog sho.ing decided symptoms Of
madness ~ss slot yesterday by Ofacer
Sprzgae On solicitation Of the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Mrs winslov's Soothing Syrup should
slvays be used fer children teethins. Il
sooshes the child, softens the gums. Aliays
all pain, cures wind colo, and il 10 the hes,
remedy for diArrhes. Twenty-Five cent? Z
bottle. feb30dNWedTri&Wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
IL It a DecoYo

The letter given below was sent to Ivory
Avery now in kenLebee Jail for criminal
assault on q little girl in Hallowell, is
written in 9 woman's hand, and is regarded
as throwing suspicion upon Avery as the
man, who assaulted tn, little SAMPSON girl
in Chelsea, for which crime another man il.
serving out q sentence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

u ".
Friend Ivorv Avery You knox YOU
promised me that you would give me more
money to Keep thst secret of Eta NAV
sampson, that you know that you did it, for
! was to meet YOU there in those woods,
thst day. the Sth day of August last. You
never gave me not half you promised YOU
would 10 if would keep to myself. and 90
that man Tom Turner was punished for
Whist you did and if you will do as you
said I will keep still.
You know who is writing this
| hear that the sister is getting a reprieve
for him to get him out, but you know he
was punished wrongfully. He did not do il, /;
You know that. speak the truth to you. so
you had better do what you promised me.
[ want the silk dress you promised me to
keep still. and not let no one k1or will
zee what you will do if you won't let me
have the money 10 get it. tell you YOU
had better tell the truth to the sheriff and
not let the wrong man suffer any longer.
Write and let me know. HAT c. 4 ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

3The work of remodellins and eniareina
the high school building 10 going on very
veil A good crew Of men are ct worn
and already the excavation for the addi.
ton 10 dug and the walls are being laid
On the interior the laths and plasserins hav,
been removed and partitions taken down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Freight rate. on Ice to New York have
cropped to 81 80 again. and there 10 a big
H,et Of vef.sl, In the river at those figures.
Some special contracts have been made by
parties here for 81 50 to Philadelphia II
the vessel will return light. This i, the
agure for rates to that port ever known.
but il il not tie regular rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
new PENSION Law !.

The new Disability pension I'LL has lust be
come u law, ALI. Now ENTITlEU! NOT
| necessary that the disability was incurred In the
service. Widows, children ar par, nts entitled no
matter what caused the soldiers death. PEN.
>lONENs receiving less than SI1.OO pet
month entitled TO an Increase. send for The
New Pension Law. BELLtM MILLER, At,or
ncy, Washington, u G. lly3dSwlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Quite a good sized dele CATION from here
took in the excursion to Peaks Island
yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Rev. Wallace Nutting of St. Paul. MINI.
will rrssch at the South Congregational
church next Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Mr Chas. T. Stack pole of this city sold
his Harbinger colt yesterday. The pur-
chaser is John Stevens Of kennebunk and
the price paid wss $3.50 Young HArbinger
IS fine stud colt, three years old, dark bay
in color with black points, and is stylish
and CASEY in action. He is by Harbinger
on; Of dam by Gideon, and promises to be
fast. lie xss sh pped to kennebuok yes.
ttriay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The st,esy eommissoner has been asvot-
ing considerable attention ADD . good many
leads Of gravel TO the AIDE salk in frost Of
Colty University greaads. between the two
coilexs street crossings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cummings of Belgrade are
yiitlng their son, Mr. f. W. Cummings,
The Maine Central station agent here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
.WATERvILLELocALs.

ForepAuga's bBg'e brigade. connected
with the Advertising department, w.rs lid
Inx about on horseback in this vicinity
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Rev. Primrose-What. Il iishpole! My
son, hope You are not going out ON the
river to fish on Sunday.
trchin-No, Stree, You bet amt. I've
heard q boys getting drowned who went
out on the river To fish on Sunday-Im
goin' to fish from the bank Chatter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Schooner Lsmpsou loaded with ice, when
leaving Curriers' wharf yesterday, narros-
iy escaped breaking her boom. In swing
lug the vessel about. the boom struck the
ice house sufficiently hard to break . hole
through the vail and fill the air full Of
aying sp,iuters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The Epworth League connected with the
Methodist Church met with Mrs. Wilcox
on Autumn street last evening. Readings
ard FOCAL add instrumental music served
{, PASS the evening very pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The iron fence shout the new public
bulldirg at Augusta, wss manufactured at
Fuller Bro : foundry ia this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The city lookup has been eompissed and
10 nor IA running order. Though not .
pretsntioGs structure either in size, design
or faiss. it Is yet comfortable, rcomy and
deesnr place. With moisfn sanitary CONVEX
iercie., q room for the night watch. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The funeral Of Mr.. Wright, who was
killed Tuesday. was held yesterday. Il;
was conducted by the G. A. K. Post Of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

"IIave You seen Cleopatra's mummy
"lcs."
as it really beautiful?
"Well, that depends ON what you call
beautiful. Did you ever see dried
apple"
Yes"
well, that's Cleopatra's mummy on
"A small scale. Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

District Depasy Great ~ichem Stephen
son yili rsiss up the chiefs Of SshnmksAs
ribe. so. Is. next Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

rnirty-sSo tickets for Did Orchard and
Pesks leland we're sold Il the Mr.. c. z. T.
station in his city yestsrisy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Rusl y. Msxey, Of the srm Of jose &
Marcy, Portland, sss 10 the city yesterday
he agent Of bic brother 8. v. Maxcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Rev. ] C.. Williams and wife Of OrlAn-
DO, Fla, who have been visiting friend.
here for the past few days, left yesterday
for Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The motor men aad conductors on the
electric read wore handsome boutoniers
yes,srdsy. presented by Ira NJ. True o:
Halloseli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Heath Post, G.. A. r., of this city hel |
it- re gular meeting last evening, and after
the business of the Post had been trausac
ed, one of the comrades. Mr.. Eugene II.
Young, was united in marriage with Mrs.
Aseuath J. Goodwin, of kilburn. y. S.
The members of the Post. Relief Corp.
Sons of Veterans. with such others as were
invited, ali participated in the programme
which had been arranged. At about nine
O'Clock the bridal procession entered the
hall, the Union Band playing THE Red.
White and Blue" and the ceremony was pc =
formed BY Rev. W. II. Spencer, pastor OF
the Baptist church, who is also G. \ Il
comrsde. At the close, the band plays d
america, and flee easy chair was pr,
seated to the groom by his comrades of tt
Post. The hall had been specia lg deco
lated for the occasion, AMI abundant re
freshments were served. The affair is
rather novel one, and will today be III!
topic of COW ersation in many Watervile
households.
The Board of Health are right after the;l
business, and although it takes some time
to get over place the size of Waterville
especially where thorough work is done
they are making good progress. People
should understood that all nuisances are ia
be sbated, and if they are keeping hogs in
filthy stys in the heart of the city. or i'm.
posing their puuii sinkspouts upon Their
neighbors, or maintaining other objection
able features about their premises, the .
might Is well begin TO get things into dc.
cent shaye before the health officers make
their appearance. This city has expended
and is still expendiug large amount OF
money liz its sewers. A fine system of WI.
ter supply has been established, and it is
not the idea of the city government that
such measures, looking to the promotion
and preservation of the public health
should be in any degree neutralized through
the neglect or the pig-headed action of any
individuals. There are such found in every
community, AMI their cases call for heroic
treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Dck-Mue. Blanche is not so young
rs she used to be, is she?
Jack-That's singular! Why do you
,ay so:
Dick-Oh, she permits SO many col
lege boys to tag around after her-Mun-
,ey's.
Robert-Wcre you in your Office when
the collector called to see you?
Henry-Yes. and he dun me up. too
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Ffa7k chan5eflsin and wife Of St. Al
bans. W. are the guests Of Mr. Harvey
ssibner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Pilot Victor, Mr. +. ID. Taskei's hand.
some colt " ho won second money ia the
green horse race at Augusta, Wednesday
was given a regular ovation by the friends
Of the horse and bis owner He trots in the
green horse race at Fairfield on Thursday
and although he is in fast company will
doubt ,ss show up we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

New arrangement 90 the kenashec
Central today See time table In this IL
sue Of the Jssfnai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

VIII Ware has sold his express route to
VIII How land and will go to Newton Cen
ter, Mass, where he will have charge Of a
large stock farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Miss Minols B. Dun,on of this town and
Mr.. Chas. Glidden of Gardiner were united
in marriage at the residence of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dunton, on
Water street. Wednesday evening, by Rev
Il. W. jenkins of Gardiner 4 large num-
Der of friends witnessed the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Gliddcn were the recipients
of large number of presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
First Step to Put Silver Act in Elect.

The Treasury Department has taken the
first step towards giving effect to the last
silver act, and will issue tomorrow a circu-
lar calling for offers for the sale of silver
bullion, in lots of not less than 1000
ounces. to be sde ON and after the 18th
of August, on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

THIS issue of the Journal contains the
official time schedule of the Kenne bee Cen
trial, which goes into effect today. BY this
arrangement four round trips are made
each day to accommodate passengers aud
Efforts are being made to have the Ii he
completed into the Randolph station, so that
passengers going out Sunday afternoon eau
take the cars at that point. The tops to
the observation cars are nov be ng attrac-
lively lettered by Lander, the Gardiner
dacora,or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

placed about The room and IN front Of the
sore, AID all cars, either going up or
down. stop here.
The rnmof which has been ahost for q
day or too, that the cotton mill vas TO CON-
mence running u oree 10. We are sorYy e
learn, without feundstiea. We met Mr..
C. r. Howe, the pfesens agent Of the
mills, and Questioned him YegAfdinz Tie
matter He said II know Of 10 authority
for the Egmof. have received no orders
70 star; the mills" Blu. sc may feel as
.zYed tia, the machinery VIII be in motion
during the coming fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

The Gardiner Stars will play the Skow
began team Saturday, Aug, .. Manager
Houlehsa is also arranging q game fol
Wednesday. The opposing club will b.
the Riehmonds or Lewiston High School
rSam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Mr.. john Robhius of Augusta, has pur-
chased the Hallowell bakery of Mr.. Wan
ofssy and will conduct it himself. Mr..
ROBBINS has been connected with ike es-
,Ah!ishments in Augusta and Gomez we'll
recommended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Appointed Confidential Clerk to Com
missioner of Educ alton.

James A. Pulsifer of Maine, has been
appointed confidential clerk to the Com
missioner of Education
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
HALLOWELl LOCALS,

Mr.. William BodwelI returned yesterday
from All exte nded visit to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
SCIENTIFIC soUIBs.

The average width Of the path Of dest rue
ton With tnrnahoea Is said to he little
more than l.DOD feet
Among The most Ingenious Inventions
lately exhibited j. a machine for drilling
square, obiGug OF hexa4onal holes, hereto
fore found to w. impossible
As far as experiments with car brakes
have been tar ie'l there il found 10 h. lraa-
tieally no difference between the different
metals >" far ~ their power is concerned,
although their wearing qualities differ
materially.
In some Of the enduring tests IT the
Maxim gun in Germany, 3+Dp rounds
were fred from single barrel. 2D0DD
rounds of cartridges with steel covered
bullets being fired from single barrel be-
fore the rifiing was materially injured.
LONDON Engineering says it need excite
no surprise il before many years the first
class Atlantic ships maintain an average
speed Of thirty to thirt y-iive miles an hour,
and four days journey between Qneeus.
town and Sandy Hook is probably not at
all an impossible thing in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
BANJO lSTS.

ID Extra line Banjo Strings by mail, for 0l.OO
\ list and Mh-2 sd--g ia ith or Bass.
A Full Set, = strings. for 80 cents
VIOLIN STWlNGS.
~ Strings Assorted for NlOO
Dr. RAD = q or Rass.
a single Set. Hest Quality. Is cent?.
Address HERMAN sEICuTER
Hon jlis. BOSTON, MASS
iulyidkwim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Harry c. Freeman, Who has occu-
ped position IS clerk At J. W. Church .
hardware store for several years. closed
his engage mens there last night. lie viii
learn shoe cutting With the John sen Bros
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
MARKET REPORTS.


NE~ York, July II
Money easy, ranging from ; 10
Prime paper at . to Of.
Exchange. duh and steady.
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad bonds. quiet, generally firm.
The following are the closing quotations o
securities
Iinif,d Ntates "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Miss Sale Foster Of the London Gaiety
Barlesque Company is visiting friends in
East P!tston, arriving yesterday.
A report that a Frenchman employee
al one of the down river ice houses had
been killed by fall reached the place yes
terday. but the Journal was unable to learn
further PARTICULARS
Mrs. Daniel McDuffy and Will MeDuify
the Misses Clark and party of friends
have leased the Lombard cottage on Capitol
Island for the month Of August, and 20
down to open II today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

There were over twenty schooners an
chored Of Smithtown Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01

Members Of the Democratic Stat. com
miItee ~ith other prominent politicians whc
work in that party, were at the Elmwood
last night for the purpose Of surveying tha
situation and taking such action as migt'
seem advisable in connee ion with the pres
ent campaign. OF course the high license
idsa engrossed the larger part of the atten
ton for this is a matter upon which iht
party is By no means united The Bangor
democracy was represented BY John +
Robinson. J. p. Bss, and THIS F. White
W 2. Thompson and Charles Baker were
here from Belfast. +. II. Greeley and
Chis. 4. Allen of Dresden, were also in at
tendence, besides members of the party
who live here and who are an important
fae:or ia its management.
At the last meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation, a special committee was appointed
10 ascertain the cost of plans for such a
school building as might be decided upon,
the same to include the oversight Of the
work in behalf of the city. The prepon-
derance of feeling amongst members oil
the city government so far as we can learn
is that an eight room brick building ought
to be had for SIS 600, this to include the
expense of plumbing and heating, and We
hear that Mr.. f. L. Lewis, the architect
of Gardiner, has promised to make such
plans and do the other work as above spoil
en- of for the sum of 5000. warranting thai
ties represe nting the city in the matter
Next Tuesday there will be a meeting Of
the City Government, when it is expected
that some vote will be taken. and that il
will be known just what is to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
Does your Cake
Dry up
Quicklya

nso. your baking powder d adulsr.
ated with ammonia or alum, ingredieuh
which arc injurious to health and ~
used BY INSCRIPTIONS manufacturer
simply to lessen the cost Of the powdae
and increase their profits
Housekeepera who use Cevelandh
Superior Baking Powder know that
food raised with this pure cream Of
tartar powder keeps moist and sw,ss
and b palatable anu wholesome.
"ClevelAnds Superior" has IL
peculiar property. Possessed By -
other baking powder. Of producing hsAk
wholesome bread. biscuit, cake, 10.
that sssAsA their natural moisture snd
swsstnssA This desirable quality, IN
hakiag powder shovn BY the Omcial
RsportA - b the strongest Of III puss
cream Of tartar POWDER. makss Olsv,.
Aad's Superior Absolutely he Bssks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-01
RANDOLPH LOCALS.
c. B. Patterson. who has been severely
III. i, said to be falling quite rapidly.

A barge of about 200 tons capacity has
Jewett's wharf and is now loading ice.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1890-11-02
The Iowa Alliance Meeting.

DEs MONIES. Iowa, Oct. 3l.-The
state convention Of the Earmers' ALL
ance adjourned to-day to meet at
Sioux City next year. Most of the
session to-day was devoted to revision
of the constitution, but few changes
were msds. Tue establishment of an
official newspaper was left to the px-
ecutivs committee for submission to
the local alliances. u two.t irds vo,a
of which will be necessary TO wsrrant
a contract being made for n stri' ily
noD partisan organ, TO be furnished
free to alliance families. A b..iness
agent was added to the list OF officers
and the secretary WAS dropped from
the executive committee. \ donation
OF 5000 Was made to alliance sufferers
In Oklahoma and IN appeal to the
local alliance. for relief for sufferers in
other states. Des Moines was dropped
ss the permanent place of meeting and
the matter WAS lett To the choice Of the
pext annual convention. The non
par isan feature OF the constitution is
unchanged.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1890-11-02
Chiiicothe Burning Up.

PEORIA, Ill, Oct. al.--At II o'clGck
tonight the city of Cbill,cothe, ten
miles above here, was reported burn.
ing. Fire started in livery stable
and soon it appeared that the entire
business portion of the city was in
danger of being swept away. TIE
telegraph office was ablaze and ii
became difhcult 10 obtain news. A
special Chicsgo, Rock I.lsnd & Pacific
train left shortly before midniph'.
carrying fire engines to help contool
the flames. At midnight the i.l--
phone office at ,hillicothe caught
fire and the operator abandoned his
pOel.