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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1892-09-20

Paris Grange, south Paris, best Grange
exhibit, slO; Frederick Robe Grange,
Otisneid Gorc, q.
Committsc.-A. 4. honey, A. q. Bow.
ker, y. u. Edwards.
Agricultural Implements. e.. Mer-
rill, South Paris swivel pillow, 81; land
plo~, J; sesd pillow, horse hoe or Guild.
vztor, 5Uc; cultiyator 90. NJ J0c.
Mr.. Merrill exhibited q spring tooth
cultiyator, new thing. The committee
thought favorably of u. ALSO Lambert
pillow coulter, which the committee were
pleased with.
The whitman Agricultural works ex.
hlbll.i = variety of farm implements
cider MILL, root cutter. corn planter, hay
cutter, wbeelbsrrows, which the com.
mIttce think good.
Alvin Rice showed q seed sower,
thought 10 be good thing.
Commltiee.-s. T.. Cushman, j. A.
Bolster, n. Mason.
Carriages.-li. r, Mlllett, South Par
IL, open buggy. .; u. n. Morrill,, Nor
way, grstuity, ..
Committees. y. Smith, leo. A.
Brooks.
Dairy Products and Bread n Nil
lett,. Norway. domestic butter, o.; Mrs..
l. T Jackson, Otisheld, 3; Mrs Emma r
Young, Norway, 2; Mrs. Diana starblrd,
south Paris, 1; ! n Miliett, Norway,
plain cheese, 4; Mrs " W Mlilett, Nor.
way, .; Mrs.. calvin Richardson. Nor
way, I; Mrs J II Millett, Norway. sage
rlscese, 3; Mrs " " Mlllett, .; Mrs y y
King, south Paris, wheat bread, 4; Mrs
- A 1hayer. Paris, Soc; Mrs frrd Rowe,
Oxford, aSc; Caroline T. Thayer, Paris,
wheat bread. 81; Abbie A Swan, brown
bread, !; Lille Davis, Paris, 10 @; Mrs 4
T King. south Paris, t1c.
COmmittee.-H. N. bolster, L. ]. GIL.
bert. A. J. Curtis.
Canned Goods, etc.-Mp A II An.
dews, south Paris, collection canned
goods, -; Mn Mary x Greeley, West
Paris, .. ~ Fuller, Oxford, maple su-
gar, l; Ieuusl Quincy, Hebron, 7sc; L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
Waves in Great Britain and Massachusetts,

WHY have wages advanced more rapidly
in recent years in England than in Mas
sachusetts New Age.
II such were the case, the above inquiry
would be pertinent one. II would also
be in order To ascertain why. with such a
condition of affairs, leading English papers
should now be deploring the condition of
labor in that country, why strikes against
reduced wages have been prevalent there
and why English workingmen should he
coming to our shores in nnprecedentedly
large Numbers. They must find things
vastly better here for they DO no, return again
to the oil world IA President Harrison
has well said The gates of Castle Garden
never swing outward. Since our contem-
porary has brought mp this question of wages
In Massachusetts and Great Britain, 1t may.
t@ worth while to give moment 10 a com
parison of the scales now in force in both
places. For this purpose we will use the
figures given on page IL of Comparative
Wages and priees." published in 1885 un-
der the supervision of Carroll II. Wright,
by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics OF
Massachusetts,. This official record covers
the last quarter of century and is the
only systematic aud accurate study of the
subject ever made. The wages compared
are the weekly averages for all grades
of workers in the various industries named
including all the women and children EN-
pioyeti. rs well rs men. This fact explains
the apparent smallness of the wages both
in Massachusetts and Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

johnson can vim announces the Age,
IL il very careful, however, not 10 say that
he will win W. are glad to see that our
contemporary whose greatest failing is lis
Democracy appreciates the distinction he
tween these two words, Mr.. Johnson can
win nv securing NOR votes than his com
petitor, but there is no one in Maine who
them. rhoughtful men everywhere con
cede the election of General Cteaye~ by a
very handsome majority, IA the J"IRSAt
has before taken occasion to remark. This
is a Republican wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

We commend the ringing article on State
expenditures, published elsewhere in this
issne 90 the careful attention of our readers
II is IT complete aud seathing refutation OF
the misstaiaInents and misrepresentation
which certain Democratic papers and stump
speakers have brought into the campaign.
IL shows conclu-iYely that, under Republi-
can rule. our state affairs have been ably
anil wisely, and economically conducted
The article IL from the pen of gentleman
who knows exactly what he Is talking about,
aBi ia statements can neither he retuteti
nor explained away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

II ea significant fact that will not escape
the attention Of our readers. that the only
industry in which wages in Grca, Britain
arr nearly on par with wages in Mass
aehusetts is the liquor industry. The above
figures tell their own story and furnish al
the refasstion necessary, of the attempt o.
or contemporary to convey by implication
the impression that wages in free trad
Eugland are on par with wages in Mass
schu SETS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
STATE EXPENDITURES.
A Sharp Arrangement Of Democratic
Measurements and Misrepre-
sensations.
The Splendid Record Of the Republican Party
In the Management Of State Affairs.

Eiia.rs .fths hsAHedsc J0araai:
fl il the misfortune Of the Democratic
party, and of Democratic stamp speakers
thar thay never tell the truth. the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, IN tbeif
efforts 10 hoodwink the voters, whose sut-
frages they seek This is as patent as
regards the attack they are making upon
Republican State administrations and ex'
penditures in Maine, As in any other of the
different lines Of their literature and
speeches. Much have they said and written
about the increase of salaries of state
officers and clerks The following may be
of some interest upon this point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

IL IL perfectly safe to assume that Jonah
when he emerged from the whales belly
did not present anywhere near the Shiny and
spnhling appearance that has characterized
the Democratic tariff plank since the publ
cation Of Commissioner Pecks report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

/ The first of these iLeIns could surely not
/ h. disregarlrd. The second was held by the
/ Legislature Nith no political division 10 De
nroyiding for i Just claim, and the last was
! the paynent of a debt Of long standing, 80
/ to .peak. These items amount to over
/ S4Oo 600 .Uo--nearly half million of dol
| lars Of appropriations not expected when the
! reduction in rate of one-half mile was recon-
/ mended and male.
| Il might be added that as to all these APP
nropriations, Democrats AMI Republicans,
! a. many of one as of the other according
to their representation, sill be found upon
the record as voting in favor.
Possibly the scale OF comparison which
the Democratic teachers have adopted is
taken from the reduced salary list as estab-
Hshed in 1879 under the administration Of
Democratic Governor GarcelOu, which was
VIGOROUSLY blind" passed to divert at
tention from the remarkable course of that
Legislature in favor of the educational and
agricultural interests of the State.
True, they did scale down the salaries
in that year, much as they scaled down the
vote in the Fourth Congressional District
Conventions. But they did even more, they
appropriated s37 10000 for free high
sfilpplN tihb i"'"''
pending the operation of the free
high school law OF 1919, Tor one year theh
paid out what was due for free high schools
which had been taught in the preceding
| fall some sl4 500, and appropriated the
balance of about S23 900, TO pay various
individuals for valuable services in and
! about the State ilousc-more money pad
| for additional State House help, than all the
| LII. for NOR work
| by the Republicans since.
| This is Governor t,arcelon's own state
ment regarding it, as the record shows.
open to anvones examination.
| Then again, there was in TINS memorable
year. law regulating the State Board of
| Agriculture. allowing some three or four
Thousand copies of the agricultural report
to be printed for circulation among the
farmers of the State. This Democratic
Legislature passed law, it can be found
in the session laws of 1879, entitled An
act to prohibit the payment of any money
from the treasury of the State for agricnl-
tural purposes" aud under this law, the
| Agricultural Board were crippled and So re-
NAMED until subsequent year when Il Re
publican Legislature remodeed the board,
and gave them back the same and greater
faclli,ies-which have since been aug-
mented by successive Republican Legisla-
lures.
State Printing has increased say the
Democrats. True, it has. 1t takes five
times AS much paper, and five times as much
printing to print the laws of tho last
session as it did the session OF
1873, because there are five times a.
MANY laws. The reports of the different
boards have increased with the creation of
the boards, and the number of reports has
| increased. For instance in 1873, of agri
cultural reports there were printed 1000
in 81, Y 600. These are very valuable tt
the farmers of Maine Do the Democrat,
grumble at this increases Probably in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
State Tar BY Counties.

| We give, by eoaniies, comparison OF
the stats tar 10 1852 under Governor
| plai.tsd and 10 1882 under Governor Bur
leigis. The showing il makes IS one 10
| which the Republican party eaa point with
far,lonable pride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Il one of the chief blessings Of every home.
To always insure good eu-iards, pudding'.
sauces. etc, use Gail Borden Eagle
Brand Condensed Milk. Directions on the
label. Sold by your grocer and druggist.
aug25dtues4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

The excavation for the new road bed on
Grove street has all or nearly all been
made, and Friday morning the workmen
commenced putting in the foundation Of
the macadamized road. This first layer
Of rock ia large granite chips, in ap-
pearanee similar to paving stones broken in
three or four pieces. These are all carefully
placed edgewise and on this layer coar-ely
ground rock il placed, then a layer Of finer
stone and 80 on till the road Of stone, IA
inches in thickness is completed. II is sad
to be that first layer Of granite chips laid
edgewise which prevents the frost from
affecting the road and which also provide.
a certain amount of drainage. At fullers
ledge is busy scene preparing the rock
u..d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

At this point of the campaign the whole
work Of the Democratic party appears to
h. devoted to the task of explaining away
Commissioner Peck celebrated report,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

We give b<Iow . comparison Of the State
Tar pad by the sarions tovas Of ksnneh<e
county, in iss7 anGer a Democratic Gss-
ernor AMI in 1889 under Republican Gov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

The train due here from the east at i0.l 10
4. NJ. Friday was pulled into the station at
ten minutes of eleven o'clock by two
engines. The train consisted Of IL
cars all heavily loaded. In the
whole train there were but very few seats
unoccupied. On the train were two private
cars the'kineo" and the Newport" Frank
Jones family occupied his private car.
They were on their way home from Sofren-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
Or. Woodbury's Antidote.

is recommended in all eases Of debility
arising from enfeehfed digestion. A small
winegiassfu before each regular meal will
avoid all distress from indigestible food
Sold by druggists everywhere.
apr6d&wehw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

No notice whatever will BE- taken Of snaigne''
communications. - .
Tur IaafnsaL g4Ssof Gs uGLD REsPstSsiHif
tne rut PEE-fEvArfps on RgfHEs NJ kkJEff
10 faMat ssg ATl,ss
Atdr.s. all comm leafions relating 70 sahserip
,tao. and aas.rtI.efs-afs to Burisish tiyni'
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Howg's ORCHESTRA. Music furnished
for all occasions. Address Frank NJ.
Howe. III Sewall ST., Augusta. Maine.
auoDNon WedSSatf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Frost in the vicinity of Church Hill road
was reported Friday morning, hut mos, of
the farmers who were in the city yesterday
repOrted no damngr from frost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Extra cars leave Augusta Saturday for
Oakwood at 7, = and $40 +. NJ. Halo
at 80 T.. NJ. Extra car Sunday morning
will leave Water street TO connect with
steamer Islander at 80: State street Mt
=. 30. Extra car leave Gardiner for con
cert at oakwood a, ! 80; IIallowelI at 9
and 2.3o. Extra from Augusta, Water
street, at / 80, 2, 80 and 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Mrs. Tolman, 81 Grove street, will open
another class in dress cutting by the s. I.
Taylor system. Sept. IL. Please write for
particular. aug27eod4t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
Local Notices.

6-Miss Lillian Cummings has reopencd
her dressmakine rooms at No. IL Church
street, and Is now ready for work.
sep,sd2,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Mr., ID. W. Staples is suffering from
painful wound. caused by sticking pick in
his wrist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Hon. Z. q. Nickcry has been INDUCING
in his fayorite sport hunting, since his
return from popham, lie says there are
ten gnnners for every duck,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

The pestiferous air gun is still employed
in its deadly mission. One day this week
a little boy by the name of Sawyer. living
on Cushuoc Heights, was hit in the head by
bullet from one Of these nuisances in the
hands of an older boy. The bullet pene.
trated the scalp glancing from the skull and
running along under the scalp for about
three inches. physician cut out the bull
let and the boy was not seriously hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
H.s. N.za|'y,k.,
OF OHIO,

OID ORCHARD. saturday Afternoon. sept 3
riTrsFiELD, Monday evening. September .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

n-Miss Eta Hatch viii open her dress
making rooms Monday. September 9Th.
sep2d3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Woodcock & Bradbury have just cont
pleted four handsome quartered oak desks
for the Register of Deeds office and an
oak counter for the Gannett & Morse con
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Smith 4 Clark will newly point the entire
exterior of the government building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Every one should remember that by the
loss of health. enjoyment and happiness
soon follow. Check the slightest cough or
cold by using Adamsons Botanic Cough
Balsam. according to directions printed
upon the label of the bottle. septld&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

What does this show: Si.aply that there
has teen constant reduction ss the rate OF
STATE taxation by the Repnsiiean state
adfninissrafsons--s falling fr0m - niais IN
1872, to 2 81 mills ia 1899.
In connection al ta sbis fset. Il must De
remembered that eassss year the Republicans
have controlled the Legislature, since 1873.
there has BEEN pail back To towns 'of scsiSoi
purposes by ID. State, an amount equal 10
the .am RIVED BY sae siili Of the State tax
AMI esea IA 1891, z45 tssas feeslved
under this law, more from the STATE tfian
their state tax amounted to.
True there was an increase 10 ~ ana "
OF half mill. oTer the Fate in 80, ant why
Governor Rasieiyh 10 the enis=-t al ths
Legislative s..ssion q. no recommended
AMI hairrtiy enough, reduction OF one
half mill over tie rate of the pre si9us year
Sesther ths. floyernsr er any ONE eise, az
that stage ss h gi=lssiss astlan r0afi nave
anticipated some large sarrea'|s OF appro-
,r;ati0n which were subsequently made.
How are some Of these unusual increases
Of aporopriaii0nsE Hhieh could be left
OUT Which woaki Won Mr.. Voter, leave
outs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

SV11VN SVOOSte MUM 0,0N0NttS 0kVSN,
CONNIE neing Monday, Sept. 8. iS.,, at o'clock 4,
". and continuing each tla, from ato IL A. NJ,
and from to l., NJ, and from To +, NJ, ex
cepi saturday sept, 10th when the final session
will close NJ o'clock Z, NJ, for the purpose OF
revising and correcting the voting lists OF This city
and 10 receive evidence touching the qualifications
OF voters therein.
ANY person who is legal voter Of this
city whose name does not appear upon
either OF the published lists In the sever,
al wards is entitled TO have his name placed
thereon by appearing before the above board
named and requesting that the same be done.
Aud any voter who has changed his residence
from one ward to another sixty days prior TO
sept. 18th. lSs., can have his voting residence
changed by the same method.
All papers challenging the RICH, Of any person
10 have his NAME placed or remain upon the voting
lists must be before the board. AT or before the
evening session Of Friday, sept. 9TH, isas.
Fer order.
\. :. BANGS,
Chairman Board of Registration,
Attest; {. l.. TANNER, Clerk Of the Board.
Aug, 3ist, ls9s. sep'idW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Cccilian Quartet and band conccr, at
lakewood SUNDAY afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

The beautiful grounds between the Ed.
wards Company's Office and the river wall
are now fenced in from view and the fence
is receiving coat of paint and a new mae
adamized sidewalk is being bnilt from the
bridge to the Office. The area Immediately
in front of the Office is fioored with brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

President Sprague of the Maine Dime
Savings Institution was at the STATE
treasurers office yesterday to have $1,000
If the State bonds his Institution purchased
registered in the name of the banlS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

s.4sl.,iph In iasg vas esr' n fifsaga'
balance IN favor Of Republican rule
no, 1913. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY
Sosaf yl.s.tiers.

The falling leaf. the ravens cav,
Proclaim TO Tom aud Pat
That they mus, shortly shoot tn, straw
Aud buy u new POI hat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
Increased and Unusual Appropriations.


Apparently for permanent property TO
endure fer years to come, and eyl'!entiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Rev. J. +. Leland and wife returned
from their vacation Friday morning. Dur
ing their absence they visited various parts
of New York. including a sail down the
Hudson to New York city. also trip along
the coast to Boston, and from there home
In another column Col. Staples makes an
offer of reward for the detection and CON
siction of any person selling liquor at or
ibout lakewood Park. He has heard that
certain parties are attempting to do little
pocket pcddling in that vicinity and he Is
determined to put stop to it ut once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03
Guarantee with Every 8 Bottles.
skooA DISCOVERY CO., BELFAST. NE.

sKODA's OINTMENT. the Great Ger
Imam Skin Cure and Finest Cosmetic madel
lin ounce tubes. Price, 80 cts. Try tube u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-03

Balance In favor of Republican rule
x<lT .1ab@. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fec have been filed as follows
Hannah L. Smith to Caroline +. Rosenbush
sub 70, So 9l7; $3.50. E. Virginia Test ct al.
to ". J. Dugan, in trust. resurvey of Peters
mill seat; 6. r. A. Phillips to E. Wilson
subs IA to l6, 50. $50; s.. Sarah f. De Ford
to N. A. Jenner sab 10. SO. 307; g. sc.
Wood to Clifford Rose. sub "a. so. $40; g., E.
j. S:eIIwagen to L. T.. jackson. lot Is, BLOCK
II, S. Il E. cub Mt. Pleasant; SI.lSI05. T. b.
Orme 20 J. J. Thompson, lots 81 to "a, block 1,
Trinidad; s.. W. d. +. keyser ct al to Nellie
NJ. Shields. part So. lOo6; : =. Mary NJ. Des-
mond to Anna NJ. Baker, part IS. W. L D.'s sub
Mt. Pleasant: s.. Anna NJ. Baker ct al to
Mary NJ. Desmond. part 81, do; s..
Mary NJ. Desmond to Roger Carroll.
pts. "a and 95, do: s.. Il. Rothwell to Julius
Egloff. sub 2S3. So 1904; $3.50. Elizabeth
Dunkhorst to Catherine Schmeir, pit IL. 50.
429; 6. f. ]. Steilwagen to c. H. Ruoff, 10,
I6, blk IL. $. d E. sub Mt. Pleasant; s., 2O4 As.
Il. A. Morrison to John Chilly. subs 65 to 81,
SO. $685. s.. John Crilly to w. Mayse, lots /
and 2. SO. 1858: 5. Catherine Robinson to Eu-
gene II. Russell. pit. E. blk II, Efingham place;
$3.50 John Miller to Aaron Coleman. part Is,
go. 1873; SO, 500. J. r. Luton, jr., to CIV Darr.
part /, SO. 525: s. James A. Cahill to Mar
garet NJ Victory, sub II. so. $50; g.. Mar
garet NJ Victory to Mary A. Cahill same prop
erty; s. E. Birtwell to ID. Birtweii lots to
8, block Is. Isherwood: g. W. W. Purnell to
Nancy Weldon, part Isl P.'s sub Mt. Pleasant;
$500. John Ridout to NJ NJ. Myrick. sub 80.
SO. 1912; $74223 o. L. Derby to &. H. Eslip
ct al in trust, lot II, block A, HIS sub, do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
ACTIVITY AT VASSAR.
Parts Assigned for Commencement and
Class Officers Elected.


Class Officers Elected.
There is much activity at yassar College Just
at present in preparation for commencement
time. At yassar the ten honors of the class of
1892 have been assigned to Misses Edith BAN
field of Wolford. n. Y; Katherine Dvais Of
Rochester; Cornelia Golay Of Brewer, Me. :;
Amy Reed of Kingsboro, n. Y; Alice Robbins
OF s.. Paul, Edith Stearns OF Detroit, Rebecca
Brush of Orange, y. j.; Eva Daniels Of Grand
Rapids, Mary Packard of Bayonne NJ; Laura
Grant OF st. Paul The first six are to be
speakers on commencement day. The seniors
have held their class day elections: Orator,
Miss Elizabeth Wood. Brooklyn; historian, Miss
Sarah Trnmiclif, Macomb ILL., vice orator, Miss
Emelyn Hartridge, Savannah; poet, Miss
Laura Grant, st. Paul; marshal, Miss Elizabeth
Rowe. Chicago; chairman of the class day COM
mittee. Miss Elizabeth Palmer, New York
Work on the new library Is advancing and it
Is expected to be completed BY fall. Several
importan, books have been added during the
past year. the most valuable being a rare old
set OF Henings Nirginian Colonial Statistics
and the 2s3 volumes of the debates OF Congress
from 1879 to present time. Special effor. is
being made to increase the collection of orig
inal matter.
The museum has received some valuable ad-
ditions. The expedition sent By the college to
the Bad Lands" of Nebraska has resulted in
the addition of many valuable fossils. includ-
ing collection OF turtles and the cramnium OF
a huge mammal Nine hundred dollars of the
Girard fund have been lately expended in pur-
chasing very fine collection Of birds of North
and Central America.
Among the lecturers in March were Miss
Anna Dawes on the Indian Question" Prof
Allen Nar9uand of Princeton on the ..Della
foblos' and Prot. Goodwin OF Harvard on tn Q
Ruins Of Troy"