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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

The Maine Manufacturing Co. shu
down, Saturday night, for vacation of l.
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

The race on Lincoln avenue did not take
place, Saturday evening, as announced,
Mr.. Putnam failing to put in an appear
ance. $500 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. M. H. Libby, formerly Miss Mabel
burlington of Minneapolis, Mimi, arrived,
Sunday, and is visiting friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Miss Carrie Lawrence of Lewiston,
arrived, Monday afternoon, on visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus Lawrence
on Brunswick avenue. =......-...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

DR.. Farnham and family have returned
from an outing of two weeks at Fairgraves
bay, Hayden lake, Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Miss Emma Littlefeld of Vinalhaven, i:
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. Harry Reed and son, of Haverhill,
arrived, Monday, and will visit Mrs.
William Wiley. Mr.. Reed has been here
for number of DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mr.. Strout of the class of "a, Kent's
Hill, is in the city, in the interest of the
Chautauqua desk fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Edmund, 2.l7 10, owned by Hon. E. F
Webb of this city, is entered and will star,
in the PHI class for trotters and PAGERS al
Augusta, this week. There will also be
Stanley, 2,l7; Haley, 2.20 IA, and Ellis
worth, 2.l9 IA. These horses ought to
make race worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

William S. Tobey, station agent of the
Somerset Railroad at Norridgewock, and
wife, were the guests of A. E. Sawyer of
Silver street, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Miss Hattie DeMott of New Brunswick,
N. j., is the guest of Mrs. T. A. Cobb on
Harrison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

The chief engineer has disposed of the
old hook and ladder truck and it will be de-
livered as soon as the new one is received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
HALLOWELL.

Ben Tenney came up from the Islands
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
GARDINER.

[Citizens who have items of local interest for
the JOURNAL will find a drop box in which to
place them at Blanchards book store. Collections
from this box will be made daily by the JOURNALS
Gardiner rep ,rter. No article placed in it will be
published unless signed by the bona iide name of
the writer. We do not want such names for pub
LEGATION, but as an assurance that the statements
made are authentc.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

A. T. Reynolds will leave on a two weeks
vacation trip. During his absence his
Photographic studio will be closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Z. S. Brown and wife, lief t. Monday, fol-
a short visit to Mr.. Browns former home
in Atkinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Miss Blanche Smith left on the express,
Monday, for visit of week with relatives
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Edward G. Crosby left, Sunday night, for
Warne, N. c., where he has secured pO-
sition as chief engineer in a gold mining
rOnoprn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
FAIRFIELD.

f. r. Branch left, Monday, for a week
at Kennebunk Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

W. F. Kenrick, Colby "a, will teach the
high school, this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Frank Blanchard was at his home ir
Augusta, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Schooners Thomas Winsmore and George
Faulkner sailed, Monday, with ice for Phil
adelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

A. W. Cloud of Brunswick, is visiting
Walter Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

John H. Long of Portland, travelling
correspondent of the Russell Mercantile
Agency, was in Gardiner, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

The voting lists have been placed IN the
postofice. See that your name is on ting
list and in the proper ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Miss Harriet +. Cobb and daughters,
Misses Mabel and Florence, are visiting
friends in Readfeld and Wilton. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

SUPERIOR KILN DRIED
BIRCH. Floors matched with
related back, nail punched and
sandpapered, constantly in stock.
Best HARD WOOD FLOORS
made in the state. Prices S25,
$35, $45, & $50. Orders by
mail promptly attended to. Ad-
dress A. G. BOWIE, Architect,
Builder & Manufacturer of Sash,
Doors, Blinds and all kinds of
House Finish. Waterville, Me.
# maylid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

G. F. Gile, who for the past few weeks
has filled the editorial chair of the Demo-
crat has resigned his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
Prepared by 7. 4. SlOcum Co., New York.

ningham both of this city, were married
Saturday, by Rev. E. Manson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. j. P. Hunt returned from Vinal-
haven, Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mil,iken's saw mill was shut down, Mon
day, owing to repairs which had to be made
ON the slip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Schooner Mary f. Wellington arrived
light and will load with ice at the Rich
houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. William Holt and two children
have gone to Waterville for 3. few days
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

The band concert this evening, will be
on the lawn in front of the Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
WATERVlLLE..

David Owen of Bangor, was in the city,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Deputy Sheriff Isaac Hersom of Oakland,
was in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Davenport went to
Massachusetts,, Monday, on two weeks
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dugan of Brook.
Ign, N. Y, are visiting relatives in Pitts
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

James Andrews and family W i'll 60 to
Oxbow, today, to rusticate for a 81 tort time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mr.. George Watt AMI Miss Nicola Cum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

John Ware Of Athens was in town, Mon
day, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
JOHNSON'S
.Anodyne
lINIM EN- !
Originated by DR.. A. johnson in 1870

Originated BY DIT. a. Johnson IN 1916.
quickly soothes, heals and cures all
inward and outward aches, pains, colds,
coughs, cuts, chaps, cholera morbus,
cholera infantun, chronic diarrhea,
freckles, muscular stiffness, burns,
bruises, strains, sprains, bites, soreness,
swellings, stiff joints and wind collie.
It cures all it is recommended to cure. I
had case of cholera astweek, of little girl
who was not expected to live when I was
called. but by giving her few doses of your
Anodyne Liniment she was entirely cured.
5. B. UMPHRY. NJ. D., Cordova. Mimi.
The Doctors signature and directions every bottle.
Ilstd Pamphlet free. Sold everywhere Price. IS
Six bottles S20o. l. 5. JOHNSON s CO., Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

W. H. Emery went to Shawmut, Satur-
day, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

\ Miss Christine Barr of Boston. is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Christine Quinn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

G. B. Stafford returned from Boston, Sat
urday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

The JOURNAL is informed that the cot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

One of the muster boys passed Sunday
night in the Randolph lookup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Miss May Dascomb returned, Saturday
from trip down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. Frank Wise and daughter went t.
St. Stephen, N. B., Monday, for visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. Jones of Boston, is visiting her
brother, DR.. II. c. Taggart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

c. NJ. Day and Capt. Rich have gone to
Boston on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Herbert d. Herrin of Waterville, is here
on a visit to Harold Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mr.. Dean is at home for weeks vaca-
ton. He has been absent about three
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
Educational.

July 20,Aug 19-Chautauqua Assembly, Ocean
Park, Old Orchard.
July 2fAug. 14-Chautauqua Assembly, Frye
burg.
Aug. G-l0-Waldo and Knox Teachers Institute,
Northport.
Aug. l3-Chautauqua Assembly, NorthpOrt.
Aug. l3 17-Teachers' Institute, Fryeburg.
Aug. 13-17-Chautauqua Assembly. Northport.
Aug l3-25-Piscataquis County Teachers Conven-
ton, Foxcroft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. Mary d. Pottle is in receipt of a
pension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Louis Dudley has reissue of pension.
The Keeleys will leave on their excursion
at SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Mrs. c. f. Pickering went to Norridge-
wock, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14
SKOWHEGAN.

SKOWHEGAN.
G. B. Stafford returned from Boston, Sat-
urday afternoon.
W. H. Emery went to Shawmut, Satur-
day, on business.
John Ware of Athens was in town, Mon
day, on business.
Miss May Dascomb returned, Saturday,
from a trip down river.
Mrs. Jones of Boston, is visiting her
brother, DR.. H. C. Taggart.
G. E. Marston and T. H. Anderson re-
turned, Monday, from Boothbay.
Mr.. Dean is at home for a weeks vaca-
ton. He has been absent about three
months.
R. M. Clark and A. F. Gerald of Fair
field came to Skowhegan by Mondays fore
noon train.
DR.. C. w. Gallagher, president of Maine
Wesleyan seminary. Kent's Hill. supplied
the pulpit of the Centenary M. f. church
on Sunday. He preached a very helpful
sermon from the first two words of the
Lords prayer, "Our Father"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

c. E. Marston and T. H. Anderson re-
turned, Monday, from Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Neal McCurn is in receipt of an increase
of pension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

R. M. Clark and A. F. Gerald of Fair
field came to Skowhegan by Mondays fore
noon train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

DIR. A. ID. Varell went to Boston on the
boat Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

Ladies' whose systems are poisoned
and whose blood Is in an impure condi-
ton. due to menstrual Irregularities,
are peculiarly benefited by the won.
critics Of P. P. P.-Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and POta ssium
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-14

For primary, secondary and tertiary
syphilis. for blood poisoning. mercu.
rial poison, malaria. dyspepsia, and
in all blood and skin diseases, like
blotches. pimples, old chronic ulcers.
letter. scald head, boils,. erysipelas.
contradiction, that p. P. P. is the best
blood purifier in the world, and makes
positive, speedy and permanent cures
In all cases.
The evening world., 1894-02-09

100 HIGH GRADE PIANOS to be sold; factory
prices easy terms. Address Factory, 24S
Wnrid. uDtDWn.
The evening world., 1894-02-09
JUSTICE? NOT A BIT.
Read These Letters from District
Court Victims,
Thanks to "The Evening World
for Its Vigorous Crusade.
Many Instances Of Tyranny, Extor-
ton and Abuse of Power.

The exposure by 1.-The Evening WORLD
Of the Injustice and scandalous abuses
practised in the Civil District Courts has
brought forth a Hood Of letters to the
Editor compiimenting The Evening
World for the good work 1t has done,
and, in many cases, drawing attention
to cases of blackmail by court attaches
and shameful neglect of duty on the
part of Justices.
Henry NJ. Goldfogle. who presides In
the Fifth District Court, receives the
most attention from the letter writer's.
Instances of %tyrannous use OF the power
he possesses, OF disgraceful neglect to
attend to the needs of the poor persons
who are compelled to go TO that court
for redress, and of rank faVoritism
where the "Attorney-Generals' are IN
terested. are plentiful.
The series of articles published In THE
Evening World" has already resulted In
much good. The justices who ormerly
thought themselves omnipotent nave mas
tily gone to work to wipe out the most
fragrant evils. and to try and make n
respectable showing, but the whole sys-
tenn is SO rotten that sweeping measures
will have to be adopted before fun JUS
tice is done to the people. The Justices
can speedily remedy all the abuses IL
they 30 desire.
1.-THE Evening World" will keep n
sharp watch IN these courts. ana any
lapse into the old state of affairs VIII re-
suit in prompt exposure.
Below will be found extracts IRON
!. some of the letters received by 1.-THE
NNy-.lI - 10 necessary II
print most of them anonymously, al
nearly all the writer's are lawyers VINO
/, sbould their identity become known
would be marked out for vengeance. a.
they have to practise in these Civi DIS
trict Courts, the necessity FOR keeping
their names secret is apparent.
There is more truth thar poetry In TIM
first letter
To. the Editor;
Some years ago Joseph Pulitzer offered a hand
some cash prize to any one prese Er sns ~
? vice and free courts for the poor. ! belieNe' wa
the idea that won the prize At al events I ,ha
line by Informing the public OF tho abuses ant
s.glect In the city District Courts.
There 10 nothing new to the lawyers In you
articles on these courts. They have suffered 70,
years in common with their poor clients. No on,
dared to r y,nIsn. S,.t S,th0u' from anau''' i"s,lc ,s
clerks and attendants. to say nothing OF the dis
trict leaders. There are few LAWYERS In this cit'
who dare butt their heads against that stone wal
combination
But / do not stand alone in expressing my thor
bugh sympathy with and appreciation OF you
work In that line / can personally youch for tn
absolute correctness OF each article published con
eerning the First. Second and Third Distric
Courts.
II your reporters investigate, you will be sur
prised when you learn the weight a little politica
influence has In any Of these courts OF the poo
people. With one o. two exceptions. the clerk
The evening world., 1894-02-09

To the Editor:
had but one case before Justice GOldfnelo.
md II was one too many. After appearing there
with my client and three witnesses eleven times.
and waiting there all day on several occasions.
my case was finally reached On the eleventh day
ut about ten or fifteen minutes hcfor" I O'clnuk.
and after complaining about the number of times
| had been dragged down there. the Justice con
scented to let me try my case upon the following
condition:
III YOU don't get through this case In fifteen
The evening world., 1894-02-09

Among the other letters is one calling
attention to a case in which Justice
Goldfoglc issued "A nOn-bailable writ OF
attachment for contempt of court
against a gentleman who had been sum
moned as II witness" but who had been
was not necessary. the opposing counsel
having agreed that his testimony was
not required. 1t was only after the
case had been "arranged" with the OPP
posing counsel That the gentleman was
saved from going TO jail.
The evening world., 1894-02-09

are rowdies and HUMANS, recruited from corner
saloons. the headquarters Of local political bands.
The Evening World' Is doing good by merely
giving the facts about these courts, and II may
rest assured that the lawyers. as well as the thou.
sands OF poor ~suitors. are with 1t hand and soul.
ATTORNEY.
The evening world., 1894-02-09

Mrs. Petcrby-What n poor-spirited
creature you are! | wish you would be
either a man or a mouse.
Mr.. pet'rby-I wish | was a mouse.
"a make you climb up the wall In a
minute.
The evening world., 1894-02-09
For Sale.

PRIVATE FAMILY sells immediately superb
~ made to order parlor suits. richly made. one
silk damask $40; fine mahogany grand upright
piano, cabinets, Wilton carpets, portieres, paint
ings. brio ~ brac, fine hand carved oak buffet,
table, leather chairs. splendid oak bedroom suits,
elegant brass bed; also fine velvet carpet SOC. per
l27 W. 47th st
The evening world., 1894-02-09

DIAMONDS, watches, jewelry; 81 weekly pay
ments; guarantee goods; cheap prices repre-
sentative will call. 'Bargains, - box 1868 World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-07
HARD TIME FINDING A BLANK.
The Speaker Detained Long Enough &
spoil III. Es |semrn..

The Speaker Detained Long Enough to
spoil III. Es gemcnt.
Sims was taken befo Judge Sam Boyd
and hail fixed at $oOd which was fur
nished by Seymour II Ulster and H. NJ.
Bell, Of Oshkosh. No d ank form Of bail
bond could he found the Office, how.
ever. and the Judge went out to get one.
He was absent from O'Clock to 9o'clock
He was unable to find a blank, and one
had to be written out.
Meantime the last Gain for Kaukauna
had left, and the spec;aY engine which was
70 take the coaches dropped off the regu-
lar train was no longer available render
ing it impossible for Sims to speak there
While waiting for the Judge to return q
crowd Of 1000 gathered outside the Office
and was entertained by the band. The
best of order prevailed After Sims was
released the crowd retul he'd to Oshkosh ON
the midnight train.
The ofense with whi Sims is charged
in the complaint Is settlement contained
in an open letter to Governor Peck, pub
lished in the leading state papers, to the ef-
feet that on the occasion of the riot of Jan.
II mt kaukauna Mayor Reuter- and the
city officers melted the riot by neglect of
duty in failing to exercise their authority
and furnish the speaker protection. Sims
and his friends insist that the arrest and
subsequent delay in producing the blank
bond are part OF plan to prevent Sims
from filling his engagement to speak IN
kaukauna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-07
MEETING OF BOSTON UNEMPLOYED.


esos VIA Ta1k 1oaalgea ia, ut Ne Tar.
Salsaes Ensaes.
BOSTON, Feb. 7.-Boston's unOmployed
70 the number of 5000 gathered under the
shadow Of the soldicrs' monument On Bos.
ton common and listened to addsessss
90 rsSitical economy BY the speakers oe
the dag, George T. Psass, OF Lynn; Pat
rick +. O'Niel, Of Boston; Herbert n. Cap.
son. Of Lynn; Morrison I. Swift, Mrs. s.
IL. Merrifield, Mn. Cunning, and David
Taylor, Of Boston. One speaker proposed
TO follow the Roman example Of invading
the senate, and said that the unemployed
OF Boston should throng mp to the state
house, stand in it's corridors and send del.
egations OF 500 each into the house and
senate and demand their rights and that
they should remain until justice was
granted.
The speaking occupied about one hour.
A letter was read from the governor say
ing that he had submitted to the legisla-
ture paper stating the condition OF the
public works, and that most Of the author.
tty to construct public works was in the
hands Of the municipal government. After
the meeting the crowd. headed by six blue.
coated champions Of the law, a fifer and
two drummers, formed in line and marched
across the public garden, through Boyls-
ton. Washington and School streets, mast
the city hall, then into State street and
dispersed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-07

Houston, Feb. Louis Williams, q
negro who runs saloon and gambling
joint, quarreled with another gambler
named Billie Graham. Later as Williams
was looking out of his door Graham
slipped up in the dark aud fired on him
with shotgun loaded with slugs, nearly
blowing the bead from the body A mob
Of negroes ut once assembled and were
bent on lynching Graham, but the officers,
after = desperate struggle with the would
:e-lynchcrs. landed him in jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-07
burglar. Isessed by Girls.

ST. LOUIs, Feb. Two girls in the
southern part Of the city had n battle with
two burglars, in which the burglars came
off second hest. The two thieves entered
the home Of Miss Christine Duhrer ON
Park avenue, and entering her room
made an attack with hatchets upon her
roommate, Miss Maggie Sanford. A des-
perate fight followed in which Miss Duhrer
succeeded in getting hold Of her revolver
and putting n bullet into her assailant.
She then fired upon Miss Sanford's foe,
but did not strike him. The burglars
fled. one with wound which will help to
catch him. The women are badly, but not
seriously hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-07
Trade Ax.lns, Great Britain.

LONDON, Feb THE publication Of the
government board Of trade returns for 1853
has produced a profound impression
throughout the country and has deepened.
IL possible. the gloom caused by the pres.
ent commercial depression. The returns
show that tae total imports last year were
a4O5, ,O69, $50, as compared with R4s3, ,7g3, ,ss2e
in 1s.E and Ia35, AL ,ss64 in 1891. The value
Of re-exports Of foreign and colonial pro.
ducts also declined last year by nearly
G6.OO,OOO rs compared with 1SE The
great falling Oh in :hc past year, like that
Of lsas., is mainly in textile fabrics.