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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Henry Emery is now at work on the
new screen which is being erected al
the Outlet of Lake Cobbosseecontee, to
prevent the loss of too many fish into
Cobbossee stream. and also to hold new
stock which will be placed there. The
screen is being built on the north side
of the bridge leading from Joseph
Enery's to Lake View Inn, and with
due regard for durability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
ne Somerset 11lll, IuN In, r,

has for many years been The home q
sportsmen and the commercial man Wnon
in this section of the State. The hotal q
but short distance from the best -
ponds and hunting grounds n tho eeato.
ample and the very best. The ooleeDo
speaks for itself and the terms aSo meoe
reasonable When making plans .tos
yor- summer cnting remsmoee ~ 49,
ersct hotel. Os0. H. ClarbA DsoUg1oeoes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

r. J. Anderson has finished his duties
at the American Express office, after
faithfully revealing the mysteries Of
the work to the new firm of Stone Il
Stevens, which acquired the agency
some weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

A meeting of the South Congregation
al church parish was held, Tuesday
evening, and the proposition eminatins
from the recent church meeting, rela-
tive to the calling of an ecclesiastical
council was concurred in. The council
will be convened on one day of next
week, and will take action on the resig-
nation of Rev. Edward Chase, as pastor
of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

The automatic telephone which was
in the Office of the Evans house. has
been moved to the Johnson house and
night connection can now be had again
with the outside world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

T. A. Maryott of North Gr6svenor-
dale. CT. r. Boynton. Frank Aver. F.
II. Palmer. Capt. Joseph Burdeck. and
II. X. Woodward of Norwich. CT, made
visit to Gardiner Tuesday, and left
Wednesday morning on a cunning trip
to Thomas Jerean's camp on Spencer
pond near Jackman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Our street commissioner is doing one
Of his perfection jobs. on Pleasant
street sidewalk: the residents have great
cause for rejoicing. James" does not
take kindly to an improvement he can
not complete to his own satisfaction.
This one is likely to remain a monu-
ment to his memory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

A Novel" entertainment was given in
Society hall, Tuesday evening, by the
young people Of the Universalist
church. A large number of young peo-
pie were present and the evening was
passed very pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mr.. j. w. Fields was called to Bel
fast. by the president of company
having large interests in ice houses.
Mr.. Fields renOwn. as an ice man, APP
pears to have reached this far away
Maine city. 1t appears the buildings
were in bad shape and needed the adj
vice of an expert in righting them. Mr.
Fields may have to make another trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

When DIR. C. s. Johnson entered his
office after his return from two
weeks visit to Montclair, N. j., he
found that a valuable set of tools had
been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Henry Beckwith arrived from Bos-
ton. Wednesday, and Is the guest of ].
r. Jackson at Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
Hiram Fiske

Hiram F'iske. father of D. f. Fis<e
proprietor of the Bay View house of this
city. died at the hotel at O'Clock
Wednesday morning. from a complica-
ton of troubles incident to old age Mr..
Fiske had been i'll for considerably more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

ID. L. Nicholas of Augusta. lieutenant of
Maine Division. Sons of Veterans, came
up Tuesday evening. AT Hotel Coburn a
meeting of the camp inspectors was held,
attended by A. II. Hall of Oakland and
J. l.. Dutton of Watervile. The ritual
was discussed and other business tran
Sactcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Resident members of the First Maine
Cavalry. Dennis Murphy, ]. II. Wyman.
Llcwellyn Goodwin, George e. Goodwin.
Charles Smith and M. J. Allen attended
the annual reunion of their regiment at
Belfast Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

1t is the opinion of Attorney General
Haines that cartridges will be a
scarce article this fall. We don't know
what evidence the attorney may have
but the above is his Judgment in brief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

The Journal received "a call. yesterday.
from Lillian Adele Tourtilotte of Orono.
Miss Tourtiliotte is the publisher of Mis-
sion Gems. for the Masters Crown" a
book of poems to which the young lady
contributes many of her own composition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Fred ROderick has gone to the Dead
river section to be on hand when the
big game becomes exposed, tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

J. w. Roncoe returned, yesterday.
from Greenville, where he has been.
called by the Illness OF his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

An informal reception was rendered
Mr.. Fred Bowman at the home of the
Misses Bradstreet, in Farmingdale,
Tuesday evening. Mr.. Bowman has
been here for the summer, and, this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

One Waterville citizen who went to the
fair at Exeter. yesterday. when asked
about the attendance. replied that there
were more than 14.0O0. 900 people there"
He went by the way of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Eta Wilcox returned from a
visit at Boston on the boat. Wednes-
day. She was accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. Hutchins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Caroline N. Hopkins of East
Orange, N. j., is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Worthley of Mill street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Rev. r. w. Plant. rector of Christ
church. will deliver an address at the
New Mills Mission, this evening at 7.3O
o'clock. Oscar Matthews will lead the
singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

The regular semiweekly dog fight was
pulled off on Main street, last evening.
We can always count on the Waterville
dog for a bit of excitement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson F. Floyd and
Misses Vira and Emma Floyd of Win
thrOp, Mass. are guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Towards, Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

"A jolly Whist Club" was formed.
Wednesday evening, by a party IF
young people, who met with Miss Sadie
Horn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

The repairs on the Maine Central plat
form in this city seem to provide a lot
of fun for some people and chance for the
inveterate liar to spread himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs ]. W. Gage left. Tuesday,
for Southern California where they will
pass the winter months. Mr. Gage is
one of Skowhegan's pioneer business men.
having been in the grocery trade here for
the past 80 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Miss Mae Peckham has returned to
Taunton, Mass, to take up her duties
as nurse at the Taunton Insane asylum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Arthur Cook. Fred Head and Wesley
Getchell will go to the Dead river section.
today, for a hunting trip of d week or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mr.. George Chase returned, Tuesday
from two weeks visit to Liverrnor,
Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

DR.. M. S. Goodrich was called to
Unity in consultation with DIR. Cook of
that place, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Gorton's Minstrcls drew a good house,
last evening. and the performance was a
good one. Everything was clean and up
to date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. H. =. Alexander is visiting il
Deer Isle, Me-, for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

DR.. w. S. Stinchfield. Il former Skowhe-
gan boy. who is now located in Ohio. and
has II lucrative practice in his chosen pro-
fession. is visiting at his home in East
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Emery and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank b. Low are attending
the reunion of the LIST Maine Cavalry
at Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Miss Alice Longville of Boston, is tn,
guest of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Captain Jordan of the good ship Froic
of Great pond. has put the steamer into
winter quarters The captain will return
to this city to resume his work as janitor
of the Masonic block
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Detective True made a flying trip tc
Portland, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

The journal Ii ON sRle mt Wings
Bazaar, Madison Avenue nnd
also mt Bfxby u Bucks. - Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. S. II. Anderson OF Lewiston, was
here. Wednesday, the guest of Mrs. II. l..
Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

r. II. Hascall of Durham is in the
city, visiting his daughter, Mrs. e. w.
Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Will DoIoff has resigned his position
with w. =. Stewart to enter Coburn
Classical institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. james Fellows has returned from
Il visit of several days with friends in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

ut news stand of w. ID. SpnuidtnE, &.
A. HenslricI<son. LOB Main St.. COrson
& Kiddcr, No. ~ Main st., md
Gideon Pitcher. No. 90 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

is reported i'll from throat trouble. Mrs
Latlippe assisted in preparing Louis
Latlippe's child for burial, last Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

After the meeting, tonight, the meet
ings of BombaZeen Tribe of Red Men will
be held every week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Miss Ella Morrisette has returned to
Watervilc, having visited relatives here
a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Miss Josie Pritchard of Bangor, is the
guest of Miss Susie Priest of Drum
mond avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

.Amesbury & Wakefield have received
some new lounges. The patterns are
particularly pretty and stylish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Quite a number of Watervile people
went over to Unity to attend the fair,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

l.. A. Burbank of Duluth. Mimi. is her,
for a few days at the lieselton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Charles Jones, for many years a resi-
dent of Winthrop street, is seriously ILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

There was a rehearsal of the Cecilia
Club, last evening, with good attend
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. c. B. Hobbs is in Boston for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Deputy Sheriff r. S Williams of Hart
land, was here. "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. T. ii. Anderson. left, Wednesday.
for Maiden. Mass, where she will pass a
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

| Miss Minnie Jones of Norridgewock.
| was here, Tuesday, the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Il. w. Haines. the genial landlord of tn,
Coburn, is confined to his bed by Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Superintendent Lancaster of the Sebas-
ticOok d MOosehead Railroad, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Harry and Fred Bowman left,
Wednesday. for Norwich, CT, to re-
sumo their studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
GARDINER.

Dwight Wise went to Lewiston on
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Peter Wedge of Oakland. formerly of
this city was in town, yesterday, for u
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. j. II. Lowell is visiting in Lewis
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

The three-masted schooner Adella
Corson is unloading cargo of coal for
Dingley & Decker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

l.. f.. Smith of Harmony, was here.
Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

DR. c. r. Fiske of Lewiston, was in the
city, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Hon. G. f. Johnson was in Skowhe-
gan attending court, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Harry Sherraff, formerly of Boston,
is now with the American Clothing Co.
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Ex-Mayor Hanson of Belfast, was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. e. A. Williams is visiting
friends at Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

City Solicitor Eaton was in Skowhe-
gan on legal business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Aubrey Ware of Belfast is visiting
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Eddie Lacomb has entered the
grocery of w. P. Stewart as clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Miss Gertrude Swain of Skowhegan.
visited friends in this city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
WOOLENS.

Notwithstanding
more
before. These before
goods
II erour
fit. We call
windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

II. l.. Parker of Bangor was in the
city. last evening. on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

ton for Dingley & Deckers new addi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
CA9To7IA
Tho fac n
a; =; Zz4zSzx -. =
M&terville Advertisements
The "A. q. es." american
Benefit Society

Habana wrapper. Smokes evenly and
gives beautiful ash. The best l0-cent
cigar going. Manufactured by Philip
York. 10 Gray street, Waterville, Me-
scpt2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Wednesday. and Is visiting her sister.
Mrs. ]. w. Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Rogers of New York, arrived,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
SKOWHEGAN.

f. A. Smith of Boston, is in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

N. J. Norris is on a vacation trip to
New York and New Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Joseph Latlippe of Maple street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

James Carrigan of Brunswick, is in
the city visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

j. r. viles Of Flagstaff. was in town.
Tuesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

T.. d. Lawrence of Fairfield, was ii
the city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Frank l.. Thayer visited friends
in Skowhegan, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
Gully Eenuehee yu,srual.
WATERVILLE.

Journal telephone number for Water.
vile is 34.2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

4hr. and Mrs. Edwin Norris returned
from visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Bradford Harlow of Richmond
is the guest of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

j. M. Levin will leave, this morning,
for Portland, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

c.. S. Whitmore CT Brunswick, was a
Gardiner visitor, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

L. e. Graves of WATERFORD, was a
Gardiner visitor, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30

Dwight Wise went to Lewiston on
business, yesterday.
Mrs. e. A. Williams is visiting
friends at Vassalboro.
air. and Mrs. Edwin Norris returned
from a visit to Boston.
J. M. Levin will leave. this morning,
for Portland, on business.
c. S. Whitmore CT Brunswick, was a
Gardiner visitor, yesterday.
l.. e. Graves of WATERFORD, was a
Gardiner visitor, Wednesday.
e. ID. Lawrence of Fairfield, was in
the city, yesterday, on business.
Mrs. Bradford Harlow of Richmond,
is the guest of Gardiner friends.
Work has commenced on the founda-
ton for Dingley & Decker's new addi-
ton.
Harry Sherraff, formerly of Boston,
is now with the American Clothing Co.
of this city.
The three-masted schooner Adella
Corson is unloading cargo Of coal fol.
Dingley & Decker.
Harry and Fred Bowman left,
Wednesday. for Norwich, CT, to re-
sumo their studies.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-11
business

Deputy Sheriff Whoriskey has received three
executions aggregsting 81 1874 against John
Bolen lwho did business under the style Of Bolen
& Byrne, bottlers OF mineral waters at AIS to
<23 East Fifty.fourth street, from Hoadly. Lau-
terbach s. johnson In favor OF the Jefferson
Glass Works for merchandise and on notes. The
business Is an old one. having been established
in 1866. MIR. Byrnc died in December, 1889. and
Mr.. Bolcn purchased his interest OF the heirs. A
few vocks ago 1t was announced that the bust.
ness had been turned over to a stock company
called tho Iiolen & Byrno Manufacturing Cone
pany, which Was Incorporated on juno lb with
a capital stock OF Sl75,OO0. and that IL had no
Byrnc.
The Sheriff yesterday closed up the store Of
Finkclstein Bros, dealers In paints and wall
paper at 63 Forsyth street. on an execution for
$b02 in favor OF Isaac hermann.
An attachment has been obtained here against
James Kanr, dealer in clothing and mems fur.
nishing goods al Port Chester. for $208 In fayoR
of kiye Siegel OF this city for merchandise.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-11
Will BOOM TRADE HERE.
Great 0aecess or tho New York Merchants
Ansociaton's Cheap Fare Movement.

Great ouecess or the New York Alerchauts'
Aasociation's Cheap Fare Movement.
Tho circular letter sent out by the New York
M0rchants' Association among the local
wholesalers asking that they join the associa-
ton and help In the effort to secure reduction
of railroad fare for out-of. town merchants do
string to mako purchases here, has resulted in
q great increase of membership. From ten
to twenty firms arc enrolling daily and al
though the association has been In existence
only since juno 10, It now has q membership of
moro than $50. The action OF the Joint Traf-
fc and Trunk Line Association in responding
favorably to a request for a l 1-3 fare for the
round trip for out-of-town merchants who are
wont to make purchases here, stirred up q
great wrath In Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Merchants in those cities wrote letters to the
railroad people protesting In the most emphatic
terms against what they alleged was unjust
discrimination. When President WI King Of
the New York association heard Of this he said
that his people were perfectly willing to have
the railroads grant StoP-Gyer privileges laf on the
on getting our share OF the business"
roads SO that Philadelphia and baltimore will
have no excuse when they get the worst Of 1t.
Dates suitable to merchants in all three cities
The New York association has met a STUN
bling block In the shape OF the Western Traf-
n 1c.d As wss. aS chi This or fn repII to fPS rsIII5sss
Kings request for the reduced rate, b. d.
Caldwell OF Chicago, representing the Western
no action had been taken by tho Western lines.
but that the situation was such that 1t was
extremely mn%a 70 doubtful Ss@ Yor ( or any Syth SGn Easts4n p %GTld
slider the matter. The southwestern Southern,
heard from, but the utmost confidence Is OK.
pressed that they will mako the rate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-11
Pos, ONO. to protee, Its Patrons.

Within a few days senders OF registered letters
or packages through the Post Office will be pro-
tected against loss to the amount OF $40. By an
act of Congress passed in 1896, which became
operative on July !, any losses OF registered
matter due to the neglect or careless
ness of Post Ofice employees will be
made good up to the amount named, upon
tho sender's affidavit as to the value of tho let
ter or package lost. Although the act went into
effect on july /, the date OF adoption OF its uro-
visions was left discretionary with the Post
Ofire Department AT Washington. As yet no
Office to indemnify sonders OF lost registered
articles, 30 that SO far the act y n dead letter
here. 1t Is believed, however, that when the
order does como for losses 1t will BIO retroactive.