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The Portland daily press., 1892-06-25
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
Bridgton.

[From our Regular correspondent
The graduating exercises of Bridgton
high school occurred Friday at the Con-
gregational church in the presence of a
very large and appreciative audience.
The church was elaborately decorated
with flowers and evergreen. The parts
which were exceptionally good were as
follows:
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-25

Jennie G. Simpson.
True Politeness. ess..................Lid Ida j. Pratt.
Success through Toll -. James G.. Littlefeld
Sowing and Reaping . Elizabeth L. Hilton.
The Witchery of Wit. ........ Alice E. Simpson.
Maine Men in United States History.
Walter w. Fogg
Glass History .Addie G. ingalls,.
Poem. ........................Id Ida M. Center
Class Prophecy cy............... Edward E. Gibbs
Valedictory-The Developmentof Mans Destiny
Charles L. Stone
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
DEATHS.

Died, near Rockville, Montgomery coun
ty, Md, on Wednesday, March 10th, 1899
Mary Estelie, youngest daughter of Thos
.. and Alice H. Butt, aged s months and
days.
Msurnfally we watched by her cradle all
night,
Waiting and watching for the morning
light;
Anxiously we watched, but all in vain,
For the light never shone from her eyes
again.
The little empty cradle,
The face so often kissed,
The hours of watchful care
Forever and ever missed.
Our dear Mamie must she leave us,
Must we place her with the dead,
How can We hear the cold earth fall
Down on our darling's head.
Fold those little waxen fingers
Across the Geld and snowy breast;
Softly close the dropping eyelids,
Little Mamie is at rest.
On the downy coffin pillow
Lay that little head in peace,
Lay our little darling gently
In her lonely resting place.
Place one kiss upon her forehead,
Gently close those sweet blue eyes;
Do not weep, she's only sleeping,
You will meet her in the skies.
By HER SISTER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Look Here, Farmers.-Are you IN
want of a wagon that will stand the test OF
use; one that you can rely upon in an emer-
gency within the bounds Of reason, and one
that it will be "A pleasure to own Ifso,
purchase Fish Bros, Wagon, manufactured
by the Fish Bros. Wagon Company, Racine,
Wis, and satisfy yourselves, by actual proof,
that it Is the Champion Wagon OF the World.
We will not go into details as TO how the
wagon is made, as is the usual stereotyped
rule of most manufacturers, but prefer to
have all parties call and examine the wagon
themselves, having no fears but what they
will be fully impressed with its superior mer-
its.
For full particulars and net prices of these
wagons, call on or address May6eld h Brown,
3l47 NJ street, N. W., Georgetown, D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
A Pleasant Family Reunion.

On the 18th of March the neighborhood
Of Gaithersburg was enlivened by con
course of friends who gathered at the resi-
dence of the late Samuel S. Briggs to cele-
brate the SD natal anniversary OF his widow.
Those present on this happy occasion were
Rev f. ii. Henry and wife, DR.. Il. G. Etchi-
son, G.. W. Sparrow and family, and Mrs
Briggs sons, grandchildren and great grand
children. -Four generations OF the Briggs
were represented on this joyous annver
sary.
Taking the dear old mother by surprise,
the crowd began TO come in about o'clock
and continued for some length of time un.
I'll she was overwhelmed with poundings.
Supper was served, which was an elaborate
repast The dear old mother kept firm and
enjoyed the entertainment with the rest.
After all were served we had music and
singing by the choir, which consisted of
Mrs. Carrie Briggs, Misses Nina r. Hobbs,
Lille Briggs, Nettie Briggs, Maggie Briggs
and Aggie Sparrow, Messrs. Elgar Briggs
and John N. Briggs, ST., then a prayer by
Rev. 4. II. Henry, after which the choir
sang, "God be with you till we meet again, F"
and the grand assembly broke up, and the
sound OF sleigh bells could be heard upon
the breezy air. ALPHA.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

oliver Chilled PlOw.-Beware Of imi.
tation pillow points and other extras for the
Oliver Chilled Plow. The genuine points and
other repairs, direct from the factory, are for
sale only by regular authorized agents. All
others are spurious aud cannot be relied up
on to fit well, or do good work. So great is
The popularity of these famous plows that
INSCRIPTIONS and piratical parties are seek
ing to trade upon their good name by making
and offering for sale "bogus" points and
other parts as genuine ones.
All genuine wearing parts OF the Oliver
Chilled Flows have the name "Oliver" cast
on them
The warranty on these plows does not ap-
ply in any case 10 those on which bogus
points or other imitation repairs are used,
and dealers are notified that we will not make
good any breakages OF other defect on plows
so fitted.
Remember that the Oliver Chilled Plow is
the best in the world and has the largest sale,
and be sure you get only the genuine points
aud other repairs, and thus avoid the dissat-
isfaction that is sure TO follow the use of the
spurious extras.
See that the above Trade Mark is branded
on all your plows. None are the genuine
''Oliver" unless they have it.
Remember that every pow bearing the
name "Oliver" is offered with the absolute
guarantee of being the best article of the kind
that can be made for the price asked.
II you want the best pillow made, buy tbs
Oliver.
May6eld & Brown, General Agents for Mont.
gomery county and the District of Columbia
m- FOR THE BLOOD,
Weakness, Malaria, Indigestion and
Biliousness, take
BROWNS IRON BITTERs.
II cures quickly For sale by all dealers In
medicine Get the genuine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

English SPAWN Eminent removes all Hard 4,
Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from
horses, Blood spsvins, Curbs, splints, Ring
bone, Stiles, sprsins, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use Of one bottle.
Warranted the most wonderful blemlsh cure
ever known. Sold by D. r. Owens, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved

From letter written by Mrs. Ada +. Hurd
of Groton, s. D., we quote "Was taken
with bad cold, which settled on my lungs,
cough set in and finally terminated in Con
sumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying
could live but short time. | gave myself
up 10 my Saviour, determined il ! could not
stay with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband WAS nd
vised TO get DR.. Kings New Discovery iol
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. gave i
a trial took in all eight bottles II has cured
me and thank God am now q well and hear
~ woman. Trial bottles free at D. F Owens
Drug Store. Regular size, soc and 81.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
BuokIen's Arnica saIve.- b

BuckIen's Arnica Salve. The best
Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sores,
Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, ChiIblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, aud positively cures Pyles, OF
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. Prict
25 cts. per boz. For sale BY D. y. Owens,
Druggist, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
In Memory of NJ. J. Matlack.

From our dear friends we must part,
TO reside in happier home;
Where the wires are of golden strands,
And operated by far superior hands
1t was he, like the mystic art,
Broad fields divide US new apart.
We have sat day by day
And listened 10 his work and play,
When the wires on their lay,
You would hear that 80. X, ""J."
Now, dear brothers, as he from US was called
away,
Let all Join in with 49,"
That we may call him upon gOtien hey.
HIS Cousin, +. H.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
L M ID H II a IT.,

NOV ETH ES in All Wool SOC NewR
9cnbaya
yard
Printed yard '"''''S ''c' ~ "a a yard
hams, TO- u 2e Indigo "mg-
Gngms
a ard.
ed French Chas Crpons and Fanne While s
Dotted and yad
sxB All Linen Huck Towels with l-2c
a ard.
10 ~ qualities Cloth Jackets 80 49, So Jackets "a o. "a
spring Jackets and Cs Us $40 Newmke u
and
Coats 50 49, $4 ""' '"or' WINE Cash
de
Full berkshire" Long slips
"Mayhower and Crochet
Sn English Gloria umsrsas ST. in Union Umbreasmo"nn On
with Gold aud on
ladies sbnon mrriz Gloves CSC Ladies' Ns
Mitt >" dies
PERRY'S.
Pennsylvania Avenue 9th Street
. leo -o.n - WASHINGTON D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Business in the Orphans Court.

Business In the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted in
the Orphans Court on Tuesday:
The will Of John Carlin, deceased, was
admitted to probate and letters testamentary
ON the personal estate of said deceased we're
granted to John T. Carlin and James s.
Carlin, the executors named in the will
Bond $500.
Letters of administration on the personal
estate of Rachel 4. Gilpin, deceased, were
granted to Mary T. Gilpin. Bond $4,000
Asa M. Staber, administrator Of George
w. Dorsey, filed list of sales.
John Brown, administrator of William
Brown, passed his first and final account.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Good looks are more than skin deep, de-
pending upon healthy condition of all the
vital organs. If the liver be inactive, you
have a bilious look, if your stomach be dis
ordered you have Dyspeplic look and II
your Kidneys be affected you have pinched
look. Secure good health and you will have
good looks. Electric Bitters is the great al
terative and tonic, acts directly on these vital
organs. Cures Pimples, Blotches, Boils, and
gives a good complexion. Sold at D. F. Ow-
ems Drug Store, SOC per bottle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
CT NGING TIM f.
PERRY'S!
L NJ ID H II a IL.

We have opened the door and the
Spring and Summer Novelties are
irooping in. What a store this is
how LONG and WELL and FAvoRApLy
You have known US. We keep every
thing that riyhtfully belongs to our
branch Of personal and house supply.
This g one place where you eau come
and be sure you are buying the BEST
Tor your money. We are the experts
and give you the benefit of our knowl-
edge.
An early selection is always more
satisfactory. II you don't find Il con-
venient to come In person--send by
messenger or mail, aud our Immediate
attention WILL BE GIVEN TO YOUR
ORDER.
THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST
--ALWAYS---BUT NOWHERE
BETTER OR CHEAPER than
HERE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Forty. two frame cottages will be erected
this summer at Glen Echo by one contrac-
tor The plans are now being drawn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Circuit Court-Tbe March Term Of

ShECuN NC hdtCu VI
the Circuit Court commenced here ON Mon
day last, Judge Vinsen on the Bench. The
Judge delivered an interesting charge to the
Grand Jury, copy Of which will be found
in this issue. The names of the Grand
Jurors are as follows:
Grand Jury-Wm. W. Welsh, Foreman
Washington B. Chichester, Henry r. Kis-
ner, Edward T. Ricketts,, George Bonifant,
Samuel d. Waters, Geo. w. Meen, John H.
Gingell, Raphael 7. Jarboe, Geo. w. Burns,
Somerset T. Williams, Sylvester G. Jones,
Maurice W. Downs, Basil j. Sullivan, Jas.
M. Waters, James Small, Richard T. Ray,
Luther NJ. Offutt, Jr., Charles E. Garrett,
Charles c. Hutton, VIM. Jones, Jr, VIM T.
Aud, Richard T. White.
The following persons compose the Petit
Jury for this Term:
Petit Jury-Levi A. Tabler, w. r. Wind
sor, Robert f. Gibson, Charles M. Butler,
Charles Metzger, William c. Gott, John T.
Fletchall, Charles o. Mcintosh, John B.
Brewer, Edward Wood, William L. Cole,
George Shaw, Michael Peter, Thos. Moore,
Jacob b. Ernest, Francis T. Leizear, VIM.
W. Moore, VIM. +. Gather, Lewis G. Gard
ner, Zachariah G. Cooley, H. Mortimer Hill
ton, Basil T. Glaze, VIM. G. Merson, Chas.
II. Anderson, Thos. F. Thompson.
On Tuesday morning Judge John A.
Lynch made his appearance on the Bench,
and after the conclusion of calling the dock
ct the following cases were taken up and
disposed o: on Tuesday and Wednesday:
L. Cahill, trading as L. Cahill & Co., VS..
Basil r. Burns, verdict for appellant for
$4440.
Same VS.. Joseph M. Pope, judgment af.
firmed.
Thomas L. Bailey vs. Sarah H. Lyddane,
judgment affirmed
Charles +. Day and others VS.. State OF
Maryland, use of Jerome Lyddard, judg-
ment reversed with costs.
Thomas Broome VS., Nathan T. Hurley,
appeal dismissed.
Edward A. Eggleston, use of Alfred M
Borden, VS.. Orrin S. Layton, appeal dis
missed.
Gilbert l.. Potter, use of Alfred NJ Dor
den, VS.. Bradley Il. King, appeal dismissed.
Alfred NJ. Borden VS.. Charles A. King,
appeal dismissed
Arthur Williams VS.. Franklin r. and
Susanna Margerum, on trial.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Woods blister IL prompt and etfec,i

Woods Blister, is prompt and effective
in the treatment of Splint, SPAWN, Sweeny,
Sprains, Shoulder Lameness, Curb, Ring
bone, Elbow Lameness, Inflammation of the
Knee, Hip-Jont Lameness, Stiae-Joint Lame
ness, and many other forms Of ameness in
a box; l00-page treatise on lameness is given
with each box Of blister. Sold at Owens
Drug Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
A native of this County Dead.-Mr

A Native OF this County Dead.-Mr
L. o. Smith, who died suddenly of heart
failure on March 9Th at his home in San
Jose, Cal, in the 18th year of bis age, was
born near Rockville, this county, and when
only fifteen years old clerked in q store in
Washington city during the administration
of Gen. Jackson. AT an early age he moved
to Decatur, ILL.,, where he became promi-
nent, wealthy and highly respected citizen,
being a member of the constitutional con.
vention Of Illinois in 1847, State Senator,
and during the war mayor of that city. To
him belongs the credit Of taking the first
step which led 10 the successful completion
Of the Wabash railroad, of which he was
one Of the incorporators and original drec.
tors. In 1870 he removed with his family
to San Jose, Cal, In the beautiful Santa
Clara Valley. He was well known through
out that State in agricultural circles, and
was member Of the recent constitutional
convention which framed the new consti-
tuition for California. He crossed the plains
going TO and returning from California sew.
eral times between 1868 and 1850, and bis
hazardous exploits with the Indians would
make thrilling chapter. Besides his two
nieces in Washington, Mrs. Augusta Coul
ter, the wife of Maj W. A. Coulter, and Mrs
Alice E. White, the wife Of W. p. White
Of the Interior Department, he had many
relatives in this county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

INFANTS GOODS,
Mems White Shirts,
Mems Night Shirts,
Domestics,
Calicoes and Ginghams,
Scotch Zephyrs,
French Saiines,
Paris Organizes,
French Challies,
Crepons and Jaconets,
Jackets, Wraps and
Skirts,
Gossamers and Jerseys,
Blazers and Shawls,
Embroideries,
White Goods,
Corsets,
Linens,
Flannels,
Blankets,
Bed Spreads,
Comforts.
Everything
WeaPable.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Worlds Columbian Exposition.

Send 80 cents TO Bond 81 Co , SIG Rookery,
Chicago, and you will receive, post paid, a
four hundred page advance Guide to the
Exposition, with elegant Engrayiags of the
Grounds and Buildings, Portraits ofits lead.
ing spirits, and a Map of the City Of Chi
cago all of the rules governing the Expo
stion and Exhibitors, an all information
which eau be given out in advance OF its
opening. Also other EngraVIngs and print.
ed information will be sent you as pub
lished. 1t will be a very valuable book and
every person should secure a copy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

An illustrated LectuFe.-Rev. Thes
b. Hughes will deliver an illustrated lee
ture on the Passion Play, as presented al
Oberamergau in 1890, at the Rockville
Town Hall, on April 9TH, 1902, at 1880 p. NJ
No one should fail TO hear the lecture and
see the illustrations OF this worldwide
famed Passion Play. Admission Reserved
seats, rs cents; adults, so cents children
% cents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Many Persons

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
rebuilds the system, aids digestion removes ex-
cess of bile, and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
Good Looks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
The Best the Cheapest.

I1ENUGNNVN
TESTED AND RELIABLE
GARDEN SEEDS
TOMATOPonderosa, Ignotum Early Ruby, Table Queen &c.
PEPPER-County Fair, Large Bell.
RADISIIBrghtest Scarlet Early Scarlet French Breakfast Celestial &c.
BEET-Ecipse, Arlington, Edmand Early, &c
CABBAGEEares Jersey Wakefield Charleston Succession Savoy &c.
MEION-Joues and Santa Claus, &c.
MUSK MELON-Banque Nutmeg
LETTUCE-Golden Queen, Trianon, Sunset, &c.
CElERY-Giant Paa White Plume Self Branching Rose &c.
CORN-Counry Gentleman SIuantum, Ne Plus Ultra,
~ s. 3G4al Red Cob, Evergreen &c.
ALL Alpha
HENDERSONS LAWN GRASS SEED, Slug Shot, Purple
Helebore and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Aims House and Jail.-Mr G. S. Grit.
fifth, President of the Maryland Prisoners
Aid Association, and Rev. Louis +. link
han, general agent, were in this county on
the 18th instant and visited the aims house
and Jail. They have made the following
report:
"This county deserves credit for the pro-
gress which it is making in different direc-
tons. The most marked improvement is
the new court house, which was erected last
year at great expense. 1t is an imposing
structure, well constructed and furnished.
Another very creditabe improvement was
made at the aims house. The beginning
was made more than year ago, when car
penters changed a number of little dingy
rooms into bright and pleasant dornfitories
by tearing out lot Of useless partitions, and
this year a windmill was erected to supply
the building with good water, and fur
mace was provided to warm the entire house
with steam. The County Commissioners
deserve great credit for these valuable i'm
provements, which add so much to the com
fort OF the aged and helpless inmates. The
inmates number 33, including 6 children /;
~ are white and 81 coloreG persons.
The Rockville Jail is one of model char.
acter; not in its construction or aFchiteC
ture, Tor it is quite old and very plain, but
in management and cleanliness it Is unex
celled, and in this respect shows what a
capable ard efficient Jail keeper can do
with the men under his charge. They found
ID prisoners; 2 white men charged with
theft, 2 colored boys charged with larceny,
2 colorsd men charged with murder, and
several for violating the local option law"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

A Pretty Weddtng.--Mss Ida NJ.
Groomes and Mr.. John +. Worthingtoa
were welded at McKendree-M. L. Church,
rear Cooksville, Howard county, on Thurs
day evening of last week at o'clock The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. N.
Davis, pastor of McKendree Church, and
was witnessed by a large number Of the
friends of the contracting parties. The
ushers were Messrs. Lycurgus Matthews
and Clarence Dorsey, Of Glenwood, Howard
county; Hazel Cashell, Of this county, and
Wm. Blunt, of Granite, Baltimore county.
The bride, a pretty brunette, was becom-
ingly attired In light wood brown vgoureux
cloth, trimmed in faile silk and gimp, with
hat and gloves to match. She carried a
bouquet of pink roses, tied with satin rib
ben of corresponding color, Prof. T. M.
Sipe acted as organist, and wedding marches
were played on entering and leaving the
church. Following the ceremony an ele-
CANT reception was rendered the bridal party
and friends by Mr.. Oliver Powers, the brides
brothern law, at his residence near Glen
wood. The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. Franklin Groomes, former resident
of Unity, this county. Mr.. Worthington is
son of Capt Otis A. Worthingten, of How
ard county.
Some of the friends OF the happy pair
who witnessed the ceremony were: Mr..
Robert Groomes, brother Of the bride, and
wife; Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Groomes, pa
rents Of the bride; Captain and Mrs OTIS
A Worthington, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Pow
ers, Mrs. A. l.. Davis, Mrs. VIM. Allnutt,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Gartrell, Mr.. G. G.
Groomes, Mr.. N. w. Groomes, Miss Essie
Davis, Misses Worthngton, Dr.J N Davis
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Powers, Miss Laura
Powers, Mrs. Mary Duvall, Mr.. Oliver Du-
vail, Mr.. Charles T. Grant, Prof. r. NJ. Sipe
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
Castoria.

"Castoria Ia an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of Its
good effect upon their children"
DR, q. @. Os0ooD,
Lowell, Mas.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-04-01
0nI1E sggLayg'stIrIust.i1s

A few evenings since our report
er's attention was called to the beau
tifully Illuminated buildings Of the
Smith Premier Typewriter works on
Clinton street, and upon investiga-
ton found that owing to large i'll
crease in business they were obliged
to run twelve hours a day, operating
between 800 and 400 employees. Con
sidering the rapid growth of the
business referred to it is very appa-
rent to the proprietor that it will be
absolutely necessary during the sum
mer months to build another factory,
and in fact the plans are nearly ar
ranged for the construction of new
building of dimensions 60xl40 feet,
seven stories high. This new struc-
ture, in addition to the present build
ings, which have every nook and cor
ner filled with operatives, will admit
of working at least GOO people, and
if the business continues to increase
in the future as it has in the past it is
very certain that the company at no
distant day will require all the type.
writers that 600 operatives can pro
duce. We are informed that no other
typewriter manufacturers in the state
at present are pressed to fill their or
ders to the extent that they are
obliged to work overtime.-Syracuse
Journal, March ~.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-04-01

Tomorrow the county convention
for election of delegates to Silver
City meets here and will elect l3
delegates to represent this county.
All the other counties are in the
field with candidates to go to Mime
apolis, but SO far San Miguel county
has not made any announcement. Ii
is understood now, however, that the
delegation from here will present the
name of Hon. i. G.. Fort as one of the
candidates to go to Minneapolis. Mr.
Fort has had great deal of expef'
fence as lawyer, legislator and poll
tician, is a thoroughly practical man,
and no better selection for the place
could be made.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-04-01

The American Bell Telephone com
pany voted to increase the capital
from SIS, 100000 to Sl7,oOo,oOo, the
stock to Issue at par to present hold
ers in the proportion of one new
share for six now held. The Bell
telephone report shows; Number OF
instruments under rental, 5l2,4O7;
increase, 2s,Ol7; increase in 1890,
$500; in 1889, 1880. Total miles
of wire, 266,44G; increase, 26,O4U;
increase previous year, 47,l99; mum
Der of subscribers, 2l6,0l7; increase,
1906: increase previous year, III
92s Total number of employees, s,
27G; an increase of 1887. Number
of daily connections in United State'
l,5s4,7l2, or per annum, about 5OO,-
100000. Each subscribers use OF
the telephone has increased about 81
per cent. One fourth of the entire
exchange mileage in the country is
underground. It's intended this year
to fill the long.distance gap to Chi
cago.