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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
A Dissenting Voice.

"You heard the question, gentle
men. All those in favor of making
wheat our national flower will"
"Mr Chairman.
1.-THE gentleman from Kentucky"
II move you, sab, tibet we substitute
con, instead sab, In doing so feel
that l may safely say, sab, tibet no
flowah so beautifully represents the
spirits-I should say spirit OF our 10,
fathe RS, sah,. And will now pass
aroun' the concentrated essence OF tho,
con fowah, sab, in order to let the
delegates, sab, jug-judge l should'
say, for themselves.
Tremendous cheering, in the midst
of which the convention takes a recess
and several pulls at the jug. Cleve-
land Plain-Dealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Show Mt OnCeY

From Cincinnati Enquirer: The
Queensberry interludes in the major
league games could be made all the
stronger by offering a purse for bouts
between the indicator handlers and the
players. with ring pitched in a re-
mote corner of the field to give the
biting bee true tone. -" nen the club
owners decide to abide by the decisions
of the umpires and sustain President
Young and his staff of indicator hand
lers. then, and not until then, will the
Queensberry features in base ball be
eliminated. Tom Browns suggestion
that the offending players be put out
of the game for week or two weeks,
or as long as the offense may justify
is the best remedy for the abuse yet
advanced, and should be prescribed by
way of experiment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
THE RING.

Frank Gerard and Matte Matthews
fought twenty rounds to a draw at
Celoron. Near jamestown, N. Y, in the
presence of nearly two thousand peo-
pie.
Jack Everhardt gained the decision
over Spider Kelly after twenty rounds
Of fighting at San Francisco, Cal. Ev-
erhardt rushed matters and tired his
rival badly, but up to the twelfth round
Kelly showed superiority in point of
cleverness.
Larry Becker of Bayonne, N. j., was
substituted for Martin Flaherty in a
twenty round bout at the Greenwood
Athletic Club, and he astonished the
spectators by proving his superiority
to his Wis a Wis, Jack Downey, who
was saved from defeat only by the in
reference of the police in the eighth
round, when the referee declared 1t a
draw.
Eddie Santrey of Chicago, ILL.,, and
VIM. Lambert of Davenport Iowa,
fought a twenty round draw on an ISL
and in the Mississippi river, ten miles
below the last named city. Santrey
broke one of his fingers in the first
round, but otherwise suffered less than
his opponent, who in the last rounds
saved himself from a knock out by
clinching.
Dan Lynch, representing Tom Shar-
key. and Buck Connolly, acting for Pc
ter Maher, met and made the second
deposit of $4,000 Of the $4,000 forfeit
for a mill between the two pugilists.
Bids from the Knickerbocker Athletic
Club Of San Francisco, Cal, and other
sporting organizations, are under con-
sideration by the promoters of the
fight, but its location has not yet been
decided upon.
Mike Farraghar of Youngstown, O.,
and Joe Martin Of Pittsburg, Pa.
fought forty-five round draw at
Cleveland, O., the contest lasting all
night and until an hour after daylight.
In the fortieth round Martin had his
rival going, and until the end of the
struggle fought viciously to bring Che
wind up his way. Referee Bud Lally
evidently feared police interference as
dawn frightened into day, and con-
cluded to declare the bout draw.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot b,
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY, & CO, Toledo, O
We the undersigned have known f.
j. Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable, In all business
transactions ana financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O; Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting dir ctly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Halls family pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Messrs. Ettenson, Wolfe G. Co., the
largest department house in Leaven-
worth, Kan, have issued new cata-
logue entitled "Helpful Hints. In
this catalogue is much useful informa-
ton relating to dry goods, cloaks,
clothing, millinery, boots and shoes,
furniture, carpets, and in fact every
thing pertaining to house furnishing.
The catalogue is sent free upon re-
quest, and is work that should be in
every home
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Popular Low Rate California Excursions

The Santa Fe daily excursions to
California in tourist sleeping cars are
deservedly popular. Cars are OF new
est pattern and very comfortable, hav-
ing every necessary CONVENIENCE
These excursions are accompanied
by Pullman conductors and porters,
and are patronized by many of the
best people. Low ticket rates.
The Santa Fe California line is re-
markably picturesque. Its middle
course across the continent avoids ex-
tremes of heat or cold.
For descriptive literature address
Geo. w. Hagen buch, P. g. T. A., A. T..
& S. F., Ry., Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Hon. Theodore Roosevelt has writ
ten an article for the October Century
on "The Roll of Honor of the New
York Police" telling of the efforts
made by the police commissioners dur
ing his term to give promotion, when
possible, as systematic recognition
of gallantry. This is one of
series of articles in The Century on
"Heroes of Peace" ana it will be fol-
lowed during the coming year by pa
pers on "Heroism in the Fire Depart
ment," by Jacob A. Riis; "Heroism
in the Life Saving Service" by Gus.
tav Kobbe, and Heroes of the Deep"
by Herbert Ward and Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps Ward.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Jury to one of his hands, that put hiIA
out aof the game for some weeks, and
after he resumed work he wac again
hit upon the injured hand, but 1t did
not wholly disable him. Although he
participated in thirty-six championship
contests, he did not do as good work
as he did the year before. Now and
then his pitching gave evidence OF su-
periority, but he seemed to have lost
his grip, although in the last few
ga es he pitched some wonderful ball,
striking out twelve and thirteen men
in two games against the Richmond
team. 1t was that good work that at
tracted the attention of the officials OF
the Washington club, and Manager
Schmelz signed him for his team OF
1896, he participating that season In
thirty-four championship games, ana
although he won only eleven OF them
he was credited with some excellent
pitching performances. On July 2, 1896,
at Boston. Mass, the locals made only
two safe hits; July 30, at Brooklyn,
~. ut utlu lue uOIlC tCuh uo"A
to five safe hits; August 6, at Boston,
he allowed the Bostons only four safe
hits; August 20. at Washington, d. c..
the Cincinnatis made only four safe
hits off him; September T. at Washing
ton. he prevented the st. Louis
Browns from making more than two
safe hits: September Is, at Washing
ton, he allowed the Brooklyns six safe
hits, from which they scored one run;
September 20, at Washington, he held
the New Yorks down to three safe
hits, the Washingtons winning by to
|. He participated in two twelve in
ming games last season, losing one to
the st. Louis Browns and winning one
from the Philadelphia. His best pitch
ing performance thus far this season
was the holding the Chicagos down to
three safe hits and shutting them out
without run in the second of the two
games played July at Chicago, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Senator McJames.

The officials of the Washington club
have developed some excellent players
in the past year or two, and the indi-
cations are that they did not miscue
in their judgment when they selected
James McJames to star in some of the
leading roles with the stock company
which will play all the baseball COM
edies and melodramas in the major
league race for the pennant McJames
is looked upon as one of Washing
toms finds" and he has certainly Civ
en- evidence enough in the pitching line
to satisfy even the most skeptical per-
son that he is able to hold his own
in the fastest company known in the
national game. McJames was born at
williamsburg, s. c.. in 1873, but his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
R. H. LEADLEY.

N. II. 1EAOLE L.
father, who is a medical practitioner
of renown, took up residence at
Charleston when the subject of this
sketch was at very early age. Young
McJames began his ball playing ON the
team of the University of South Caro-
lima, of which institution he is a grad
uate. He is very intellectual and en-
Pertaining, and is popular with all
who know him. His professional ca
reer began with Petersburg team, Of
the Virginia League, in 1894, and he
had a very successful season. He was
re-engaged for the season of 1895 and
started off that year as though he
meant to eclipse his preceding seasons
work. On May 4, 1895, he allowed the
Norfolks only three safe hits, and on
May he repeated the trick against
the Richmonds, but, although the Pc
tersburgs made six safe hits, the Rith-
monds won by 1 to 0. Shortly after
that NcJames received q painful In
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery OF the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for Csc in stamps. Trial package
free. Address Allen S. Olmstead, lie
Roy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
BASE BALL GOSSIP.
CURRENT SAYINGS AND DOINOS
ON THE DIAMOND.
yketch OF Manager Leadlev Of tho
Grand Rapids Club of the Western
League-washingt on as Developer
of Star Players Sporting Matt~cs'

OBERT Fl. Lead
ley, owner of the
franchise of the
Grand R "a pi d s
Club, of the West
ern League, Is a
native of Detroit,
Mich, and is about
forty-six years old.
He filed several
clerical positions in
the City of Straits,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
nhTEMTe Higdon & Higdon, Patent
lSHNENJOo I,aWverS Diamond Build.

n6TtWTN HlgdOn ~ Hlguon, fatons
'hdL"i0' Lawyers, Diamond Build
ing, junction Main and Delaware
Streets, Kansas City, Mo-, report the
following list of patents issued the
week ending Sept. 81, 1897, to invent
ors living in Missouri, Kansas and Me-
brasl1a. Tel. 1912.
MISSOURI.
]. Boyer, St Louis; engine. :.
w. L. Chipley, La Monte; belt
tightener.
j. Connolly, st. Louis; mold for cast
ing car wheels
ID. Irons, st. Louis; cornice brake
and folder.
J.C Wands, st. Louis; side bearing
for railway cars.
j. A. Blomberg, Burdick; combined
stove-lid and pan litter.
G. w. Hart, National Military
Home; folding box.
H..R. Hill, Herkimer; lamp chimney.
RIG. Miller, Mcdonald; musical in
strument
Cora A. Poison, Winkler's Mills; in
sect guard for poultry perches.
N. Rossi, Emporia; lemonade shaker
L. /. Brighton, Hutchinson; trade
mark for liniments.
NEBRASKA.
F. R Smith, Omaha; dumpiug-cart-
w. b. Wheeler, Lincoln; coin-oper-
ated electrical apparatus.
j. Fl. Winspear, F. R. Smith and ).
Y. Samson, Omaha; street-sweeper
Total issue of Sept. 81, 1897.
Patents. ..3oI
Designs. ...............-... ~
Trade Marks. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II
Reissues 80. ............'' l
Total. MISUNDERSTANDING AIN
Send for book of instructions free.
Please mention this paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
That Terrible Scourge.

Malarial disease is invariably supple
mented by disturbance of the liver, tha'
bowels the stomach and the nerves. To the
removal of both the cause and its effects Hos
tettelis Stomach d tiers is fully adequate
1t fills the bill" as no other remedy does
performing its work thoroughly. Its ingred-
tents are pure ana " ioesome, and u 40.
mirably serves 20 81 i W | system broken
by i'll health and shO- i .. strength COnsp-
patton, liver and kidney com plaint and nerv-
BUSINESS are conquered by it
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit Of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our advers
Users are reliable; they send yhaf
they advertise. 4,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

If you are interested in such work
write for catalogue of 1.-THE Kansas
City School of Oratory," Preston X.
Dillenbeck, Director, 1912 & lO14 Wal
nut St, Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Mix two cups of raised dough, one
cup of sugar, half a cup of butter, two
well-beaten eggs and flour enough to
make a stiff dough. Set to rise and
when light, mould into high biscuits,
and let rise again; rub damp cinnamon
and sugar over the top and let it bake
about twenty minutes
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Headed Her on.

She-I see that young lady down
East somewhere was cured OF hic-
coughing by eating ice cream.
He with great presence OF mind
Yes, but you know the old saying,
What is one mans cure may be
another mans poison
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Inebriate-Shay, help me home,
will you?
Friendly (disapprovingly) should
think home was the last place you
would want to go to in your shape
Inebriate (candidly) 1t is but it'sh
the only plashe they will have me.
Truth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Egg Salad.

Boil half dozen eggs for half an
an hour. put them into cold water for
five minutes; remove shells and place
on ice; at serving time quarter the !.
eggs, lay each upon lettuce leaf, pr
two quarters to leaf; sprinkle light.
ly with salt, and pour the dressing
over.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Got Water by Mistake.

The Major-General Bluegrass died
very suddenly in Texas, hear. What
was the matter?
The Colonel-Hydrophobia.
The Major-Did they shoot the dog?
The Colonel-No they lynched the
bartender. New York World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Mrs. Bloobumper; How did the de-
tective happen to suspect him he was
disguised in woman's clothes"
Bloobumper: HE passed a mill
iner's store window without looking
in" Harlem Life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

FREE, IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To men (plain envelope.) How, after ten
years fruitless doctoring, was fully re-
stored to full vigor and robust manhood.
No c. o. d. fraud. No money accepted.
No connection with medical concerns.
Sent absolutely free. Address, Lock Box
2SS, Chicago, Ill. Send 2-cent stamp if
convenient.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
What wimples how Said

"Did you hear what Whimple's boy
said whea they showed him the
twins?"
mo; what was it?'
"He said; There mammals been get
ting Bargains again. Golfers
Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

M Murdreth-Do you really be-
lieve Miss Burbeck that there is any
such thing as luck?
Miss Enthusiastically. Papa had
nothing to call him out this evening,
and yet he went away just before you
came. Cleveland Leader.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Tha Remedy for Her.

John, bring home some pain killer
when yon come up tonight l twisted
my arm giving Mrs. Bilgore the high
handshake."
SIT isn't pain killer you need"
What Is it them"
Fool killer" Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
NEBRASKA.


First Soubrette-This is the fifth
season that Kitty Kittites has trav'
eled with the same husband.
Second Soubrette-Oh, some women
will do most anything for notoriety.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Right Alongside.

'Well, Joe, how did you pass the
summer"
'sGracious! Didn't pass it at;all; 1t
stayed right with me the whole red
hot three months
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Scientific Facts.

swell, Sammy, are you learning
anything at the summer SCHOOL,"
Eyes; teacher says the reason we
get so hot is that there is so much
timidity in the air." Chicago Post
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Slice and cut into dice sufficient cold
boiled beets to make one pint. When
ready to serve, heap in the center of
the salad bowl and cover with half a
pint of sauce tartar. Garnish with
curly parsley and serve.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Up to Date.

"Have you any modern engines Of
WARP" asked the visitor.
eyes," replied the Spanish general;
1--WE quit running our printing presses
by hand long ago." Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Valuables.

"Grandpa, what is nugget"
'Well, Diclkie, along about Febru-
airy in Alaska, nugget will be loaf
of bread. Detroit Free Press
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption 10 the best
Of all cough cures. = George w. Lots,
Babuoher, La, August 26, 1895.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. ESQ
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

The location, size and ventilation of
bedrooms is of far greater Importance
than any other rooms in the house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Entitled to the Name.
"Why is golf called amusement?"
Because it is fun for the people who
look on" Chicago Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

Cleanliness, fresh air and suns hiRs
are the best purifiers and dis'nfectanta
we have. As
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
On the KlOndike.

"Great heavens! they are going to
hang the man! Is he murderer?'
'Wuss then that, stranger He stole
6. dog" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Call Again.

Call Again.
Man at the door, called to see the
the head of the family.
Mr.. Henpeckcd- She's out. Any
message? Detroit Free Press
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01
Kansas City Directory.

DIVORCE B0NMETS Happy wedding hats and an
cut prices A.A carson, lOO6 Main St Kansas City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

nofhntin Book Store, 81 Walnut ST. Kansas
u0IIikjIHli City, Mo-, Headquarters for Catholic
Religious books. Write for Catalogue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-10-01

WATnucc Diamoady, Jewelry, Visiting G prda
VHIOIILOg and Wedding Invitations. CADr
& oLMsrEAD, s. II. corner 18th and Walnut Sta
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-03
ON BOARD THE MEXICO.
Joaquin Miller the Unique and Pie
turesqne Figure Of the
Expedition.

on BOARD THE 8. s. MEXICO, July
pFospectors and goId-seekers attracts as
much attention as joaquin Miller. the poet
Of the Sierras and pioneer Of the early
mining DISCOVERIES in California. Idaho and
Montana. He IL the object of all eyes.
easy 20 approach, q charming conversa-
tional.st, and possesses the typical char
aeteristic& ia both actions and features az
observed in the better class os the rough
and ready miners OF ths golden days Of 10.
He Is going 10 the very heart of the grea.
North American continent, not great
way from where the imaginary Arctic cir
Gle cuts OF the Iongitu5es. and tn no
g1Sae of A miner. strapped and cat II
work. with little or no provisions ne VIII
seek labor in the mines and do as other
miners do.
yTs IL ihe Oldest man Ia our party. being
osAr ss years Of age. wears broad-brlm
hat. long. flowing iror-gray locks Of hair
and beard. which correctly represents the
stage Interpretation of Rip Van WInkls
returning home after twenty years Of
sgeAr.
glfhon. moments hesitation. when
asked him for an interview. he readily
consented. and told Of The early rninIng
DAYS on the Pacific coast and compared
them with tho pr@@ent rash - the gold
fields of Alaska. He said:
Although We have been together less
than s xeek I've not seem pistol. heard
an oath nor have pfSserved any rude
ness on the part of %ny os our passengers.
And what contrast il Is, too, eolassArea
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-03
COINAGE DURING JULY.
Work Of the Mints Light-Pfles Of
Gold at sam Erancfnco.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The monthly
statement issued by the director of the
mint shows that during July. 1897, the
coinage executed at the United States
rnints amounted to $50 SO as follows:
Gold. sss7,ooo, silver. s2so so: minor coins
So. 80. No standard silver dollars were
coined. 1t is stated, however thst there
is no significance in this, as all Of the
mints were closed from fifteen to twenty
days during July for repairs TO machinery
and the annual oyerhaulIng, and in con-
sequence the coinage was unusually light
In explanation of the fact that no stand
ard dollars were coined. il was said tha.
the supply on hand Is sufficient for all
needs ard further that the stock of minor
coins has run very low. In order to meet
the present and prcSp@ ctive demands OF
trade the mints were occupied IN coming
subsidiary silver. and probably would so
continue through the month of August
In addition, there has accumulated a large
stock of uncurrent subsidiary silver which
must be recoined as promptly rs possible
During the month Of August the large
accumulation Of gold bullion at San Fran
cisco. which now amounts 10 about s45ao.-
90. VIII be worked of as rapidly as the
capacity OF the mint will permit. The
coinage Of standard silver dollars prob
ably will Dc resumed about September /.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-03
stN. WIND AND LIGHTNING.
The Elements shay Inhabitants nj
the Unhappy Middle states

HoPkfNSSlI4LE. Ky. Aug. Five
deaths fro.n intense heat have occurred
hsre within the past two days.
LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. 2.-willians
Saddier and William p Parks. Gerard
county farmers were struck by lightning
and instantly killed yesterday afternoon
during storm
OMAHA Aug. "A special 10 the Bee
ffcri Jeffsrson. Ia, says: A small torna-
do passed through the northern part Of
Sreere county this morning. sweeping
away barns. houses and stacks of grain.
Several persons are reported slightly in
JuTed. Details are unohtainahle.
KANSAS CITY. No. Aug. AFTER
days of over loo degrees Of heat. the hige-
est temperature recorded today by the
government observer al Kansas City was
ss at O'Clock p. m. and the conditions
indicate somewhat cooler weather tomar-
low.
ST. LOUIS. Aug. s.-The hot weather
continues. The difference of temperature
today with that OF The past few days was
slight, but the atmosphere was dryer and
there was not such suffering as on Satur-
day and Sunday. Ninety-seven in the
shade was the highest point registered by
the weather bureau today.