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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-09
Sporting Notes.

Lewiston ball men say that johnnie Priest
OF the Portsmouths, formerly Of the Show
hegans, has been hired by the Lewiston
league team.
There was largely attended meeting Of
the Capitol Driving Park Association at Au-
gusta Saturday. 1t was voted to increase
the capital stock $500. 1t was also decided
to Introduce city water at the park. There
nesday, the 10th at the rooms Of the agIicul-
tural department in the State House, Of a
delegation Of the Augusta Board Of Trade,
members OF the Driving Park Association,
some OF the leading citizens and members OF
the Electric Railroad Company, to consider
the subject OF establishing In Augusta per-
manent home for the Maine State Trottlng
Horse Breeders Association.
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GEN ERAL N EWs.

p. T. Barnum's estate has been inyentoried
as follows: Personal property, s., ,2S5. 500
real estate, $2,993,93S; grand total, S4,279,
532.
James Jett fatally shot Hall Hambrick on
the steps OF a church near Warrior, Ala,
Sunday while services we're in progress. The
tragedy was the result of dispute about
shovel handles.
, owen Sweeney was given verdict ~ tne
Superior Court in New York YESTERDAY OF
S27 900 against the New York, New naVsn en-
u Hartford road. He sued for damages ioI
injuries received while brakeman.
A Washington special to the Boston Jour
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The River on the Rampage.

ST. LOUIS. NO., June S.-Despatches
from several points along Red river indicate
that the stream is on the rampage. At
GAINESVILLE 1t is above high water mark, and
information comes from above this place
that the rise was very rapid and many peo-
pie barely escaped with their lives Com
munication with Indian Territory has been
cut off and it will be some time before the
ported lost. During heavy rain at Chilli
cothe, Texas, two employees of w. p. Lind
say and two strangers were drowned.
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Weather ohserxatI..a

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, June
9Th, taken at p. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state Of the weather:
Boston, 740, W, cloudless; New York. ZOE.
S. cloqdless; PHILADELPHIA, 7Oo. SW' cloud,
sss bany @ @%sSssEagson sE pSFy e ecusE SsE ssadess
X. cloudless; Cleveland, 72o. s cIoudless.
Detroit, 68', K, cloudless; Chicago. S0o. NE
cloudless; st. Paul. 800, SE, clondiess. Dn,
luth, 50'. NE, cloudy; st. Vincent. zee. b.
partly cloudy Bismarck, 640, L, ciondy;
Jacksonville, 7S'. E, partly cloudy,
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MISCELLANEOUS

VXTOODFORD PARK entries for SATURDAYS
w races close Thursday p. m. 2.5o class, $50;
2.36, S76. If you have not entered do So Buy
a season ticket tor SO giving you all races. II.
ii. DRESSER, President. Al
\ AIDES ORCHESTRA desires engagement
1< for summer months. Address MAUD
EVERETT. Stow, Mass. 81
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LoweIIs, 8; worcesters, 6.

LOWELL, Mass, June s.-Lowell defeated
Worcester today by a timely batting and
sharp fielding at critical points. The atten-
dance was 800.
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a west Virginia Opinion.

WASHINGTON, June Sex Congressman
Atkinson OF West Virginia, who Is now here
says: Nine men out Of ten In West Yir-
ginia are for Blaine. They are not against
Harrison; they think that he has given us a
good administration. that he Is an honest
and able man, and they will be for him as
second choice, but they are for Blaine first.
They fear that Mr.. Blaine may not be In a
position to accept the nomln alton, but they
are going to be for him at the convention.
After Blaine they will be for HARRISON
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OBITUARY.
William Prescott.

FARMINGToN, June S.-Mr. William Pres
colt of San Jose, Cal, who for the past six
weeks has been boarding with Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Sterry on Pleasant street, dropped
dead this afternoon In the door yard where
he was watching some children play crOquet.
A physician was sent for but life was ex-
tinct before his arrival. Heart failure was
pronounced the cause. He was on the street
but short time before his DEATH He has a
brother living in Turner, Me.
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THE LONG RACE FOR THE pENNANT.
Portland Players Gain lap on tho
Worcester Ball Tossers.
The Lynns Made Errors whom They
Counted Heavily Against Them.
Timely Batting Enabled tho Lowells
to Win a Victory.

LYNN. June S.-Lynn lost to Portland In
this city this afternoon by reason OF making
nearly all their hits when they counted for
nothing. Their errors were also costly es-
specially those Of the battery which are not
recorded In that column. Webster went 10
third in the fourth inning. Newell dropping
out and Darby going to right. Webster
played brilliant game at third. Attendance
800. The score:
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down in Augusta, Me-" remarked Mr.. Con.
stantine Dlckman. reliable citizen Of this
city, who is in his S4th year.
81 was about nine years old at the time,
and remember well that 1t showed the
night before between four and five inches
and that coasted down hill several times
the next day."
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compositor Wanted,

A GOOD capable male compositor for July
IA and August on Squirrel Island Squid. Ref
erences required. Apply before June 4th to
my2 ldtf PLAISTED q DANA, Brunswick, Me
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The National League.

The following games were played yester-
day In the National League:
AT PHILADELPHIA.
CincinnatIs. s.........1 o I o o A o x-6
Philadelphias ......0 o o o o q
Base -PhIladelphlas, 8; Cincinnatis, o. Er-
ors-Phlladelphias, A; Cinclnnatis, 2. Batteries
Shuitz, Esper, Brown and Clementsi Rhines and
Harrington.
AT BOSTON.
Soss1Ss. .....o 8 o.
Base hlts-Chlcago, o; Bostons, 8. Errors
CicagOS, 2; BOStons, o. Observation-Disclosures
and Kittridge; Clarkson and GanzelL
AT BROOKLYN.
Brooklyns ..........0 8
Base hits CleYelands, a; BroOkiyns, 8. Er-
rors-CleYelands, 8; Brooklyns, 8. Batteries
Gruber and thinner; LOvett and DAILY.
AT NEW YORK.
New Yorks.........1 o 2 o o O.
Pittsburgs. D D o o D o l.
Base hits-New Yorks, 8; Plttsburgs, s.. Er-
rOs-New Yorks, 2; Pittsburgs, 4. Batteries
Welch and Clark; Baldwin and Mack.
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Boston steamers-sundaY Trips.

The steamers Of this line resume their
Sunday night trips for the season COM
meuelng next Sunday. This favorite line
was never in be tier condition for the accom-
mediation Of its patrons. The fremont"
has been fitted by the Edison Company with
electric lights, and with the palatial steamer
"Portlapd" forms a daily line Of modern
steamers & ted with every appliance for COM
fort and luxury.
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TWO Killed by Lightning.

PARKERsBURG. w. Va, June S.-A terri
BILE storm passed over this section Saturday
night. The wind felled trees and
small buildings, and the lightning struck
several houses and church in Belpoire and
barns in different neighborhOods.
During the storm in Jackson cou nty, Geo.
and Chas. Southell took refuge under a
straw stack which the lightning struck.
killing both boys instantly.
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Victory for Butler.

BosToN, June SIN the United States
a decision in the famous Clarletta johnson
case ordering Mrs. johnson discharged ON
her own rec0gnizance, on the ground that her
sentence was illegal.
Assistant District Attorney Wyman ap-
pealed the case to the Supreme Court
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commencement at Kent,a hlII.

WINTHROP June Commencement week
at the old Maine wesleyan Seminary and
Female College at Kents Hill, opened Sun
day with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev
K. M. Smith. president. The class day ex-
exercises occurred this evening. There was
an auspicious opening for a profitable and
enjoyable week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-09

EOR SALE-First class farm of about 20 acres,
eats 40 tons I hay IN nner the clty Of pWestPro9k
pfunls, cherries, currants, etc.; abundance of
wood. some timber; tools go with the farm Also
phaeton, open buggy, etc. q. b. MCGREGOR,
BOB Commercial street. 24-U
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Andrus Won for Manchester.

oao1a SALEH for Mass Mass 'une S-Andrus won the
6ome rnu sIs@sslester today by making a
ut with man on base. Atten-
dance 325.
Innlngs.....-.1 8 4 81 o
Manchester er.........O 3 $50 o 3 3-l3
Salems .."..........2 2 v 2 o 1 o S-12
Base hits-Manc II; Salems, 10. Errors
= Machesters, 3; Salems, o. MISUNDERSTANDING
and Nicholas; Henry and Burrill.
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CharIas i. MccurdY.

Judge Charles j. McCurdy died at Lynne,
Ct, yesterday, aged 93. He was an ex-justice
of the supreme court Of his state, and had
been lieutenant governor and United States
minister to Austria.
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Naval Changes.

NEWPORT, r. l., June 8.-Commodore o.
+. Stanton has been ordered to the governor
Ship of the Naval Home at Philadelphia July
1, He will be relieved as commander OF the
United States training station by Captain f.
M. Bunce Of the New London naval station.
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Lost Five Weeks Pay.

STONY CREEK, Conn.,, June 8.--The stone
ries.of John Beattie, Leetes Island and Nor
cross Bros. and kedhill's quarries in this
place for the last five weeks Is settled, the
men returning to work this morning. The
stone cutters struck for au increase of IA per
cent and return to work at the old pay.
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TNO STEAMBOAT oWNERS-A marine en-
a glneer wants situation, Chief or assistant.
Highest grade license. Is also al experienced
machinist. M. A. ca HAMBEkS, Box 38l, Bath
Maine. l6-4
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MAIN {.
General smaIl,s Appointments.

General Sn1ail'S appointments.
BIDDEFoRD, June 8.-Brigadier General
Joseph Small of the First Brigade, Patriarchs
Militant, has made these appointments:
Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of staff William
e. Plummer, Portland.
Major and Assistant Adiutant General-Volney
A. Sprague. Biddeford.
Major and Quartermaster General-A. B. Neal
ly, Lewiston
Major and Judge Advocate General-Gorham
N. Weymouth, Biddeford.
Captain and Aide-de-Camp-Henry M. Burns
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Chis shows that Western banks, which are
said to favor the one per cent rate hold more
than half the entire amount owned by ma
tiOnal banks.
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WANTED.

LNIRST-CLASS can makers for round cans; also
IL sardne can makers; job for entire season.
HURRICANE ISLE PACKING co.
my1dtf
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GOOD BYE TO SCHOOL DAYS.
commencement at Pennington Nor
NAL and Other Maine Schools.

Me-, June 8.-Rev. w. f.
Berry preached the ss1rS,Si he
fore the graduating class Of the Pennington
State Normal school. Sunday. at the Meth
odist church Mr.. Berry's text was from
John xvi, 49, A very large and atten tive
audience was present. The church was
beautifully decorated with flowers. The
commencement concert will occur Wedues-
day evening. The class have secured Civ
ems orchestra of Lewiston, and Mr.. Thomas
i. Cushman of Boston, tenor sol0ist; Miss
Blanche Harrington Of Bath, elocutionist; !;
Miss Agnes Allen of Pennington, accom-
panist. A fine entertainment Is promised
The graduating exercises will occur Thurs
day evening at Music hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-09
AFTER A MISSING mILLIon.
Detectives unravelIlng the Mystery OF
Phiiadelphia's Scandal.

PHILADELPHIA, June 8.-The grand jury
this afternoon returned true bill of indict-
ment against John Barcsley. ex city treas
urer, charged with appropriating funds be-
longing TO the city to mis- own use.
The detectives In the employ of the city
have at last secured what they think will
prove clew to the mystery surrounding the
transactions between Bardsley and the Key
stone Bank. After two weeks of diligent
search they have secured large number of
checks from Mr.. Magil, Bardsley's assignee.
These checks were drawn against the five
banks In which the city's money was depos-
tied, and the authorities think that by care
fully going over these checks they can tell
where the missing million has gone.
Bardsley's business plans were very pecu-
liar. His custom was to place the city's cash
in the five banks designated by ordinance,
and then gradually draw it out and make the
checks payable to the Keystone Bank.
Through the whole Of his term all of Bards-
ley'S transactions always seemed to be mixed
up with that rotten institution. The point
Of the whole thing now hinges on these
checks. and if they bear the name of any pri-
vate persons trouble may be expected. 1t is
said that II any of the checks were issued to
or drawn by any other persons than those
connected with the banks, arrests will imme-
diately follow. Bardsley had gathered all of
these checks and secured them in his private
nffiaa
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Seven Thousand on Strike.

GLASGOW, June S.-SeVen thousand ship
workers on the Clyde bank went on strike
today in consequence of five per cent re-
duction in wages.
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ROOMS.
FOR SALE

NOR SALE-Cottage and land on Peaks Island
IL Island Avenue; land 54 feet front, running
TO water. Inquire SO EXCHANGE ST, 81
EoR SALE-Dog medicines; full line of med
II icineS for dogs and other animals; books de.
scriptive of different diseases and methods of
treatment free; also good assortment of collars
and muZzles g. L. BAILEY, 263 Middle street.
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NO LET-A very pleasant furnished room on
Il second floor, with bay window overlooking
lincoln Park bath room, with hot and cold wat.
r and gas Inquire at BAL CONGRESS ST. 81
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ITO LET-Upper rent of rooms with sebago,
to CHARLES MERRILL No. 80 Quebec st. 81
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The commencement exercises at st. Johns
school, Presque Isle. were held last Thurs
day. The exercises commenced with prayer
in the chapel at p. M, after which fine
exhibition drill was given on the campus.
The cadets of the school appeared in uni
form under command of Captain Buchler
Remarks were made by Bishop Neely and
Hon. Edward Wiggin. The Allen prize for
j. ID. Wilson of Houlton, and the prize Of
fered by Mr.. Elher for the second essay in
excellence was given to Miss Lizzie NJ. Rich
ardson of Presque Isle. Bishop Neely pre-
sented the diploma of the school to Mr.. Guy
j. ID. Wilson and Miss Dora NJ. Whitney.
Remarks were made hy Pow Mase-s pvt
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40 LET-A cosy tenement of five rooms, in
u house No. Al Wllmot street, TO a man and
wife; Apply to s. F. PEARSON, Gospel Mission,
to O'Clock p. M 81
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NOR SALE-House and lot at White Rock Me-
II "a mile from railroad station, Ia story house
with ELL woodshed and stable connected water
cellar; handy to school and church and post
of1ce; four acres land Inquire of d. II. SMALL
White Rock, or G. q. FILES, Plymouth. 224
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COTTAGES AND ROOMS TO LET-By the
~ week, month, or season, on Little Diamond
Island. Table board furnished next door II re-
qulred. Inquire of A. nj. SMITH, Custom House
wharf. 6-2
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NOR SALE-or will exchange for property in
IL Portland or vicinity, an AL farm situated
In Maplewood, near South WATERFORD, Me-; con.
tlllage; cuts 80 tons of hay. splendid place
for summer bOarders. Inquire A. G. LIBBY,
421s Exchange street. Az
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the WEATHER,
Summer Is Here.

The following is the forecast Of the weather
for New England: Fair; warmer: southerly
winds.
Aocai weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-. June < 1891
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"ANTED-An experienced saleswoman must
w furnish undOubted references. To the right
person good position and steady employment.
Address W. Argus Office 81
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NOR SALE-New brick house at So Melen
street. Enquire at 525 CUMBERLAND
STREET. 3O-tf
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8 A NJ | 8 P M.

Mean daily ther.....63.6 6 Max. vel. wind -.I2NW
Maximum ther- & -.'..75.6 Total precip....... o
p. C.-Partly cloudy.
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NOR SALE-My residence located on the cor
IL ner ofState and Cumberland streets; square
brick house, containing niEe rooms. unfinished
attic, bath, laundry, vegetable cellar, steam heat
er, gas, Sebago and all modern conveniences.
Plumbing, drainage and ventilation is perfect in
all its details. Lot contains about five thousand
square feet. Lawn between side walk and street
ana beautiful shade trees. The property is first
class In every respect. Can be seen by appoint
menL. a. u. oCHLOITERBECK. 81
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NOR SALE-Beautiful house on Spring street !;
IL nice house on Cushman street; nice house
on Walker street; two on Danforth street; one on
Hill street; also, nice large house corner Pearl
and Cumberland streets, 23 rooms. l.. o. BEAN
& CO., 40 Exchange street. 81
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE or EXCHANGE
MALE HELP.

WANTED-A man to do kitchen work, vegeta-
w BILE cook, and assistant pastry cook IN a
summer hotel. Address giving full name, p. o.
Box 777 City. Al
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WANTED-A good second girl, in one OF the
w best homes in the city four girls for gener-
al housework, small families, good wages. Apply
to S. f. PEARSON, Gospel Mission, 3 to 5
O'Clock n m 6-I
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WANTED-A competent girl for general
w housework. References required. Apply
to MRS. LORING, 1l6 Spring street, 6-1
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TN0R SALE OR TO LET, on Arlington street,
Il Woodfords, new 21s story house, contain
ing ten rooms, with modern conyeniences; heated
with steam: Apply to JOHN f. PROCTOR,
Centennial Block. 81
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NOR SALE-0n Peaks Island near Forest CITY
Il Landing, lot of land, 5ox2SO feet; one of the
best lots on the Island; will be sold cheap if
applied for soon. JOHN F. PROCTOR, Centen-
NAL Block. 81
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EOT Sale at GOThaTl.

House and lot on School street, known as the
Parkhurst property; story and half house, half
acre land valuable apple and shade trees (;
adjoins Congregational Church, near Normal and
High school, Inquire of
f.. ID. SCAMMON, Selectmap,
or STEPHEN HINKLEY, Town Treasurer.
my3O diff
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SHALL BE ONE PER CENT?
The Treasury Department and the
4I-2 Per Cent Bonds.

WASHINGTON, June 8.-There is great
conflict Of opinion as to the future action Of
the Treasury Department with respect to
the A per cent loan. Secretary Foster, this
afternoon. said there were so many strong
arguments in favor of an. extension at a
lower rate Of interest that he did not know
but it might finally be concluded to fix The
rate at one per cent. A statement, 'orenarad
az tne treasury "a nepaII4s1t 9ppsSI4s1t shows the Al
per cent pon4s dnssS4g ~ 0y national banks to be
geogfSpsefly distributed as follows:
New England States. 3,743.S50
Mluulo otdtoS.. O,o3054OO
southern states. 3s441,3OO
western states. l3,1o4,3OO
,67l $50
'rnis shows that Western hanks which are
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Umpiro-Mullen OF Boston. Time-1h. 45m.
Two base hlt-OConnell. Stolen bases-Keay 2,
Slater, shine. sullivan, Firth, Coreoran. First
base on balls-Keay 2, b. Mclaughlin, sullivan.
First base on errors-Portlands 4, Lynns 2. Hit
by pitched ball-Newell. Passed ball-Corcoran.
Wild plteh-Reynolds. Struck QUITO Brien. Oar
by, Willis Shine, Rogers, Firth, +. Mclaughlin.
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EmphatlcaIIy Denied.

PHILADELPHIA, June S-Postmaster Gen.
eral Wanamaker appeared before the sub
committee of the council investigating the
affairs of the ex-city treasurer and read a
long statement of his relations with the loot
ed keystone National Bank. He denied
categorically every allegation brought against
him and invited the committee to verify by
his books and papers all he had said.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
HARRISBURG ITEMS.
Correspoa d. nee of the Ledger.

Correspos d. nee of the Ledger.
MARTINI BURG, Mo-, Dec. g.
Cattle and hogs are being shipped
from here in great quantities. S Z
Car loads went out Monday might.
Hiram Carey and Miss Emma
Roberts will be married at the B p.
tist church Wednesday night.
Miss Pet Selleck visited at Mr..
and Mrs. @. T. Martins last week.
Mrs. Chess Wilburn visited pa
rents here over the Sabbath.
Luke Diggs is in from Texas on
short visit.
The tax collector was kept quite
busy here Monday turning pockets
inside out.
Aunt Sallie Upton and her
daughter, Mrs. Fike, are both on
the sick list.
Rev. Jos. Haar attended tie
Golden Jubilee at St. Lonis last
week.
Mrs. ]. E. Fish and Mrs. G. T.
Martin visited at Montgomery City
last week.
Mr.. B. B.. Runkle, of the LED
GER, was here Monday in the in
-terest of the paper and carried of
many new subscribers and lots OF
money Mr.. Atchison, the Col
lector, and Mr.. Runkle carried of
all our Christmas money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
South Side Public Square.

''Chicago Yeast" etc, contain phos-
pilates in combination with alam,
and with these brands the following
test is simple and sure:
Take one half teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder in lid of say half pound
can; char thoroughly over a strong
alcohol flame, wood gass jet; Or red
hot Goals. After charing (that is,
burning until th' whole mass is
black } add teaspeonfuI of water
and place a bright piece of silver coin
in the solution. Stir for one minute
then take out the silver. Ii the
powder prove to be cream of tartar
powder the coin will be bright; if
an alum powder it will have sulphur
stains.
Now pour a little vinegar into the
lid and smell the fumes. Alum
powder give off sulphuretted hydro
gen, which may be detected by its
foul odor.