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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
For BicVcIiStS.

Costumes with circular and divid-
ed skirts of linen crash and covert
cloths, SAG to S498 the prices.
SD O9 for Best White Duck Shirt Waists
~Se> made expressly for bicyclists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

II you desire good head Of healthy. naoist ana
sweet hair, select the hest preparation 20 accom-
piish IT. Halls Hair Remover b the best product
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

AdD~ for 75c ventilating Corsets. made Of cross
bar linen. Superior 75c COrsets for 49c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

II you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. II aEybody has what you Wish, you
viii get an answer. * gsse -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The Jackets.

Reduced prices are marked on
these garments. The IS per cent
discount makes them half the origi-
nal prices, in many instances.
(See above for Wash Suits.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

A6N<, for 81 Empire Gowns, Umbrella Skirts and
T>N Drawers, French Corset Covers and Che
misses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Summer Dress Materials,

COMMENCEMENT Dresses in mothers minds
and that White Silks and Cotton Fabrics
are best for the various prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
25 Per Cent Discount.

IL the Wool Suits and Spring Jackets have been marked
N duced prices And final off
these reduced prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Cotton Fabrics.

zinc Coo and 15c yard for the 6s-inch 0rgandies.
4oc. Soc and 6oc yard for the 4S-inch French
Nafnsooks. zoe to 4sc yard for the 32-nch Per-
sian Lawns, and Zoe to soc yard for the 30-inch
Swiss Mulls.
WHEN THE TINE COMES TO SELECT
Ribbons. Laces, Gloves and Stockings you
viii lind the best here at least prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The White Silks.

AOc yard for Superior Figured India Silks, in
Wv twenty lovely effects that being much
admired and eagerly purchased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
For the Home.

Housekeeping can be made COM
forting and economical during the
summer months.
Sl YS for the Star Double OIL Stove with
Sour finch wicks and two large OH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The lPalais Royal
Headquarters
Shirt Waist Fashions.

II n EADQUARTERS for the "Derby,'' "Marquise''
III and "1deal" Shirt Waists three leading
u u makes. And headquarters for the Correct
Shirt Waist Collars and Cuffs proper buttons latest
ties, newest belts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

s0A.ZS Tor the Brooklyn Gas Range See fe
demonstrated our basement B,,orE
&C. II proved that IL will cook for a family with
little cost Of time and labor '' ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Refrigerators, Etc.

AC Tor large Tea Kettles to lit any oil or pas
stove. and like low prices for other utensils
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

VOC Ior the star, Gem" and Fire oueau',
-, Gas stoves. All double stoves-and rubl,er
s,ning with attachments is Included free Of extra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Jewett" Refrigerators, made of
solid ash, antique finish, packed with
charcoal, solid brass trimmings-at
less prices than for ordinary soft
wood refrigerators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

/ SH.ZA for the "Jewett'' Water Cooler, ho,d.
ing ~ quarts. Handsomely 1apauned
and Decorated. LINED with porcelain. packed with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

3GO<, 49c, SOC, 15c and Soc yard for Plain White
~ japanese and TafTeta Silks. Superior va
riety and superior quality at each of the
many prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Il 90 S for the ..Nursey'' Refrieeraton
on know the preyaiiypy n,s.. 90 ~ W." N crn p
fgera A"->S VI INC ->e'seis ssc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Water Coolers.

Lined with galvanized iron, jap
AIMED and decorated in various coli
ors. Nickel-plated faucet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

The thirteen wagons constituting the wa
gon train Of the detachment then pulled
cut. This wagon train was not a part OF
the government outfit. but was provided by
private parties under contract The team
sters were not in the service. Because OF
the slowness Of the wagons and the great
dimculty experienced in mounting hills TIE
detachment was not able to average more
than eighteen miles day. The troopers
could easily have covered twice that dis-
lance. but In 80 doing would have reached
3 point 20 Tar ahead OF the tents and suD-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Goldenberg,'s
ANNEXATION SALE NEWS.
May twenty-fourth.

Threatening weather only retards
business, but does not stop it
HERE. Such values as VIC printed
Yesterday folks would come miles to
get-through torrents of rain. There's
the advantage of having the conf
dence of the community. You know
that what we print is the truth-that
the story and the store always agree
you've never found it otherwise.
The Inauguration of an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Der of visitors who called during the even
ing. The night passed without incident.
Saturday morning camp was broken as ex-
peditiously as the day before, and the
march continued homeward The detach-
ment passed through Baltimore, and Sat
urday night camped at Waterloo, on the
patqxent river. about ten miles this side
stretched at point midway between
Waterloo and Washington. The final stage
OF the trip was accomplished today
AT Belair guard mount was held on 90
ing into camp, which was followed by a
band concert for the1 benefit of the Belair
populace. The detachment, after leaving
Hayre de Grace. wasacon1pelled to make a
quehanna river could be crossed, A bridge
was finally found at 9sConowingo. The
troops were compelled to pay toll over all
toll roads. as well asyfoNthe privilege for
using the camp grounds occupied by them.
Lieut.. Harmon. young officer, surprised
his friends and earned an enyiable renu-
tation for himself as Quartermaster of the
detachment. 1t was the duty of Lieut.. Har-
mon to select the route to be followed NV
the troops, to precede them, to make con-
tracts for camp grounds and for supplies.
The selection of all the camp grounds was
left to his Judgment One day during the
outing he rode sixty miles In Carving ont
his duties.
The officers with the detachment are ca,
Sumner, Major Lebo,l Lieut.. Howe adiu-
tant; Lieut.. Harmon quartermAster. and
Troop A-Lieut. Ryan, Lieut.. Short and
Lieut.. Hyer.
Troop E.Lieut Brooks. Lieut.. Nissen
Troop GCaptain West. Lieut.. Gala
CHER.
Troop HLcaptain Craig, Lieut.. Rhodes
md Lieut.. Heiberg.
Light Battery captain Capron, Lieut..
Chamberlain. Lieut.. Hawthorn and Lieut..
The 9th Cavalry next summer is to In
E..a- H. a.. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18


The House committee on public
buildings and grounds, of which Repre-
sentative Burleigh is member, and of
which the late Representative Milliken
was for many years chairman has held
it's preliminary meeting, and the as
signments of its members for commit
tee work during this Congress was
given ont. Mr.. Burleigh will have enc
Maine man as his colleague on the
ommittee-Representa Samuel q
Hilborn of California, native Of Minot,
Me. Mr.. Burleigh will serve on sub
committee No. 5 of the committee and
will be one Of five men to investigate
the bills affecting public buildings in
the states of Missouri. Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa.
Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana and the
territory Of Oklahoma Representative
Hilborn is on subcommittee No. 2, be-
ing it's chairman and has charge Of bills
that effect certain Western states.
Southern states and the State of Maine.
Chairman Boutelle has assigned the
subcommittee of his committee on
naval affairs He has made Represen-
tative Hilburn the chairman of the
subcommittee on construction, repair
and steam engineering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

tourist travel to Florida after the holt
days, particularly to the west coast.
The engagements at the hotels are far
ahead of previous seasons. The new
hotel at Fort Meyers is the latest ad-
dition and will no doubt prove an at
traction to the devotees of the gun and
rod Another attraction this year will
be the orange groves loaded with fruit.
The Plant system have added a new
map to their already large list of at
tractive advertising matter. A copy Of
this will be mailed to any address by
j. A. Flanders. 300 Washington St.
Boston, on receipt of two-cent stamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

The Collateral Loan Co, VINO are
.Journal advertisers, are TINS "eeh us
,,or;nr of some fine diamonds and
ladies' and gents watches. portions Oh
a dealers stock which they are ooiisea
~ coll 70 nav advances. They have 10
be marked exceedingly low to close II
once and the opportunity is likely %
Ia annreciated by close buyers OF such
acofs for Christmas opposi'e "'
House, up stairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18
4 DELIGHTFUL CONCERT
Given by the kennsbsc Valley cAoral Union
at City HALL, Friday Evening.

There was Il good audience at the con
cert given. Friday evening. at City hall
by the Kennepec Choral Union. but /,
the people could have realized beforehand
! the thoroughly enjoyable musical enter
tainment IN store for them. undoubtedly
more would have attended. for there are
many music-loving people in this city
and the concert, last evening would have
been a rare treat for them. Those who
remained away may count delightful
evening lost.
Inc chorus was conducted by Mr.
George p. Maxim and Miss Bertha Nc
Clench. the talented accompaniest.
The Union was assisted by the sweet
singer Mrs. Lou Duncan Barney OF
Rockland, formerly of Portland. Messrs
Z. II. Blackington and A. D. Ward and
Mr.. Fl. l.. Blodgett. the gifted young VIC
hnist. who surprised as we'll as delighted
those of his Augusta friends who recently
have not had the pleasure of listening to
him.
Again and again the audience insisted
on encores from Mrs Barney. She has
a voice of rare quality and power, re-
--N>--NSOAS PeiiNS Sweetness OF eX-
preston Mr. Blodgett shared most gem
'erously in the applause, being recalled
after each of his solos. He was accom-
panied on the piano by the ACCOMPLISHED
pianist, Miss Ida Higgins. Mr. Blodgett
showed fine command and unusual deli
cacy of touch and power of expression in
one who has devoted SO few years to the
study.
1t is much regretted that Mrs. Preble
was Ill and unable to appear. Aside from
that. the following programme was car
ried out. The Choral Union has an able
conductor in Mr.. Maxim. and gave every
evidence of careful study and enthusiasm
in their work
Soldiers Chorus" from Faust"
Gounod
kennebec Valley Choral Union.
Violin solo. "Fantaisie sur Scene de Bal
let" De Rariot
Mr.. Fl. l.. Blodgett.
Solo. "Ouvrez. Jos. Dessauer
Mrs. Lou Duncan Barney.
Evening Lassen
Kennebec Valley Choral Union.
cantata, THE Wreck of the Hesperus.
Anderton
Chorus. assisted by Mrs. Barney. Mr..
Blackington. Mr. Ward.
Unfold. Ye Portals from THE Re-
demptlon. Gounod
kennebec Valley Choral Union.
Violin solo, Romance. OPP. 26
Johan Svendsen
Mr.. Blodgett.
Solo, Singing of YOU Chapman
Mrs. Barney. with violin oblgato by
Mr.. BlOdgett.
"Hallelujah Chorus" from 1.-The Mes
san Handel
kennebec Valley Choral Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Prof. l. s. Graves will leave. this morn
dress the teachers meeting in the af-
ternoon, after which he will pass a few
days there at his old home Hee will
attend a wedding of a classmate in
Boston. on december %, and return to
Augusta the last of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18
4 Card.

Card. -.
We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on q fifty cent bottle
OF Greene's syrup Oh Tar II It Iai.s 70 60
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster, Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta
r. x. Courtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault, Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
F. G. Kinsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas X. Partridge. Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. b. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
C. H. Beane, Gardiner.
II. D. Robinson & CO., Gardner.
Chas. Ward & Co., Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

c. II. Mason appears to be dlsposihs
of quantities of those elegant house or
smoking jackets. three lots aireauS
gore another just received. Ladies
are quick to appreciate these styles as
well as the great variety of gents Iuf-
n;shiro Goods they find in this store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

A cage of mice with a small uniofeila
upor which they play, in the WINDOW
of f.. r. Davis 4 Co., caused the slde-
,,..1ls tn he blockaded at that point.
Thursday evening, by boys and men
who were watching the little fellows
play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

*. r. Hanks of the American Ex-
press office, went to Portland, Thurs
day. and visited his brother-in- law,
Fred Mosher, the Pennington man who
fell from a bridge while at work upon
it recently. Mr. Mosher although bad
ly used up. is getting along as well as
the staff of the Maine General hospital
can make him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Seth ]. Littlefield, who was elected
mayor of Chelsea Mass, recently with
out opposition, was born in WATERFORD.
Me-, in 1899. and has lived in Chelsea
80 years. For % years he was a whole
sale boot and shoe dealer. but retired
in 1895. Before the common council
was abolished he was a member for 8
years and has been an alderman for 4
years since that time. Last year he
was the unsuccessful candidate for the
Republican nomination for mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Don't overlook the comfort giving
alfred Dodge" slippers and shoes when
selecting presents. The appearance Oh
them at Haskell Bros gives one feel
ing of warmth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

George w. Burgess, the employee at
the electric light station who recently
went to Portland. and there at the
hospital was operated upon for appen-
dicitis is improving rapidly. and will
i've able to return home. next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

The executive committee OF the
Maine State Grange. VIII hold meet
ing at their headquarters in Room "A,
at Hotel North today, to make the
Gn.1 ,rraneements for the State meet
ing. next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

1t is unusual to see the kennebec
river open to the sea at this season of
the year. The steamer Lincoln came
up to Gardiner, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Many were the surprised people, who
upon leaving the concert at City hall,
found that Il damp snow was falling,
and public carriages were in great de
mand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

A hot box in one Of the wheels of 4
passenger car attached TO the 3.35 west
bound train, caused delay of Is min
utes, Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Charles w. Jones, Esq, returned.
Friday evening. from his business trip
to Philadelphia.
Rev. Mr.. ]. S. Williamson, assisted
by his church choir will hold religious
services at the city almshouse, today,
at 3 p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

A new rail has been placed beside the
sidewalk on Oak street, to serve as a
life line to the traveller upon slippery
1oV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18
II you take cold To-Day use Lung Kura

The Saco river is considerably swol-
len by the recent thaws and rains and
is higher than usual at this time of the
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Mrs. Mary Graves will go to Ames-
bury, Mass. today. where she will pass
q few weeks with her son, who is locat-
cd there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Extra cars will leave Water street
for the polo game in Gardiner, this
evening, at 7.30 and 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Miss Louise Pierce returned from
school, Friday, to pass the Christmas
holidays at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Seth & c. II. S. Webb have closed their
factory at Oceanville. after packing 262O
cases of clans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

NJ 0uo66ot ~ UUlIudy
Purchasers. =
Dress Salt Protectors,
Bath Robes, S2nOE-
ing or UOatse Coats.
Fur Caps. Kid.
Mocha or Fur GZOves
for Ladies' and
Gents. Elegant line
of Umbrellas, Stirz-
ing NceOte3.s, F209s-
melette Night Shirts.
Finest Style NeaC
York NcckeCe0r. SIX
M,V17ers, Fnncy
Bosom Shirts, Hand
some Satspenders,
Initial A9IE or Lin
en- HN2adEcrcHiefS.
Dress Silt Gases,
Clatb Bags, PcN,l
Hats 2cith Black or
BrO1cn U3sderb2INaS,
as aCcW as full stock
of 0U kinds Of Cloth
ing. Fer Coats.
U5aGJeY2Cctxr. WZite
Shirts, Night SHIRTS,
Linen Goods. ttc.
=. e. Davis & Co..
The IOthiers and HOtters,
Under COny House,
augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

c. E. Tibbetts of Belgrade. was
among Fridays visitors in the Capital
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Miss Maud Andrews is at home from
Boston. where she has been attending
the Emerson School of Oratory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18
Daily Kennebec Journal
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
The Mistletoe ROUNDED.

The Mistletoc ROUNDED.
The mistletoe was hanging high,
The hallway lamp was burning low,
Together we were standing nigh
The mistletoe.
She said Good night" and did not go.
But glanced at me with laughing eve
That made my blood in madness flow.
Cnheeded then. an hour went by:
And If its secret you would know
Then ask-for she won't tell nor /
The miStletoe.
john Clair Minot. SO in the Bowdoin
Quill.
Christmas only one week off
Sleighing is much needed to make the
Christmas trade good
Hon. H. NJ. Heath made a business
trip to Lewiston, Friday
Judge Hall of the Sagadahoc probate
court, was in the city. Friday
George *. Stevens of Belgrade, was
registered at Hotel johnson. Friday
Grant Pierce went to his home in
Fairfield, Friday to pass Christmas.
c. E. Tibbetts of Belgrade. was
among Fridays visitors in the Capital
city.
S. H. Blackwell. d hardware dealer
of Fairfield. was in the city upon bus
mess, Friday.
The seniors of the Cony High school
We're busy selecting their class rings
Friday afternoon
F. l.. Hersey's stock of ''Juliets." and
other fancy slippers. is captivating many
a Christmas shopper.
Tho. Electrics are beginning to feel
the Christmas trade. as every after
noon, they are loaded.
John Coughlin prides himself on hav
ing one of the most extensive displays
Of pocketbooks in the city.
----
Miss Maud Andrews is at home from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Grant Pierce went to his home in
Fairfield, Friday. to pass Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

S. H. Blackwell, d hardware dealer
of Fairfield. was in the city upon bus
mess, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

George x. Stevens of Belgrade, was
registered at Hotel Johnson. Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

John Coughlin prides himself on hav
ing one of the most extensive displays
of pocketbooks in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Pure linen tray cloths. two for 25c. !:
white hemmed aprons. two for 25c.; mems
suspenders only Sc. These are special
prices at J. H. Leigh & Co.'S for today
only. If you had to catch your wash wa
ter in tubs as in days of old, you would
do 1t when it rained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18
Saturdau Social Sales.

on china pieces is proving a drawing
card.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

D. w. Bowie of Hallowell, is selling, to-
day. "Wright's" health underwear, 81
goods, for 75c. They are beautiful goods.
Also a soc. mems jersey working shirt
for only 42c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

The seniors of the Cony High school
We're busy selecting their class rings.
Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Judge Hall of the Sagadahoc probat,
court, was in the city. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Tho, Electrics are beginning to feel
the Christmas trade, as every after
noon. they are loaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

F. l.. Hersey's stock of 'Juliets." and
other fancy slippers. is ca ptivating many
Christmas shopper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

w. f. Studley's special SALE is one Of
the features of Gardeners Christmas sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Hon. H. NJ. Heath made a business
trip to Lewiston, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

The mistletoe was hanging high.
The hallway lamp was burning low.
Together we were standing nigh
The mistletoc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-18

Sreighing is much needed to make the
Christmas trade good.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-09
Foreign.

The French Minister OF Commerce said
that every effort would be made to develop
commercial intercourse between France
and Russia.
The demand from Europe for the five per
cent silver bonds OF Mexico continues un-
abatei, and the bonds have been steadily
rising in price.
Russia has despatched thirty officers and
5000 solliers to Korea, according to advlces
by steamships, to be stationed at Seoul ana
the opeap ports.
The walls OF Swiss asylum at MontreuX
fell. and se7en workmen's bodies have been
taken out o. the ruins.
20 General Ignacio Andrade, the Liberal
candidate, was elected President OF Nenez-
uela.
The British Secretary of State for India,
in council, has given notice that the sale
OF bills OF exchange on Calcutta. Bombay,
and Madras has been suspended for period
OF not less than ten weeks.
Hawaii's Senate has been called to meet
in extra session to ratify the treaty OF an
neXation with the United States.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada,
received a public welcome on his return to
Ottawa from the Queens Jubilee.