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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Miss Louise Cony entertained a small
party of her friends at the home Of her
uncle. George Cony. on State street.
Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Dr. l.. ]. Croker is having a hot
house built near his home. The work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

4 For the cure of Alcoholic, Morphine
and other drug addictions attend the
Maine Kelley Institute at ISL Congress
St., Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

KS G. +. Richardson of Nashua. ~ H..
was the guest of friends in the city
Monday, rettirrnsg to his home Tues
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

George Stratton of Harvard college.
is in the city visiting at G. F. Ma
Comher's on State street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Colonel s. II. Allen. governor of the
ToGus Home, was in the city a short
time Tuesday 'r1orning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Judge Baker of Hallowell, a gentle
man 81 years of age. was in the city
Tuesday. transacting business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

A number of desirable residences in
Augusta. Maine. varying in prices from
$3.50 to $780, also several 10 to Is acre
places in the suburbs of this city: one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston.
Maine. A number of farms in Kernebec
county. varying in price from $1,000 TO
$4,000. Houses and tenements to let. F..
w. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta Me.
jan1.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Four first-class violins. two guitars, one
mandolin and case. one clarinet and two
autoharps. These goods will be sold
away below cost and very cheap for cash
Inquire of Thomas Leigh, Jr., Allen $
Block. oct15 afr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

among the business visitors in the Cap
ital city. Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

c. w. Leatherbee. a we'll known.
Boston lumber dealer. was in the city
on business. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

The State librarian has recently sent
out volume 80 of the State reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

a. Cottrell of Houlton. was register
cd at the Cony house. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Dyspepsia s Sss;,s sa$ 5 "a: Il
ders positively cured. Grover Ora nam
Dyspepsia Remedy is a specific. One
dose removes all distress, and a perma-
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
eases Is guaranteed. Do not suffer! A
so cent bottle will convince the most
skepticai. +. G. l<insman Il Co., Drug
Sis:s. Augusta, Me. DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

The Captain Chapman farm. situate in
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge over 100
acres of land: buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb. Augusta, Me.
,nx-G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Esq, We're in Brunswick on business
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

A new two and half story story
frame house with ell on Bangor street.
with modern improvements, arranged for
two families. Also a two and a half sto-
ry frame building, with ell, and double
house lot on School street, nicely ar
ranged. Both pieces of property close to
schoolhOuse. within five minutes walk of
depot and business street Both will be
sold cheap for cash or on easy terms II
purchaser so desires. Apnly to Thomas
j. Lynch. nov10,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

The quarterly meeting of the Insane
hospital trustees Will be held. today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

DR.. Turner will be able to be out
again in a few days. after his recent
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Ladies. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anxious
women: l have never had n single failure,
no other doctor can say this: longest
cases relieved In two to five days without
fail; no pain. no danger. no interference
with work: by mail 81: all letters truth
fully answered. DR.. f. NJ. Tolman Co,
40 fremont street. Boston. oct1 de- w3me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Table board and furnished rooms a No.
GO Chapel street. Special rates To tram
sents: board and rooms day or week.
Gecii dlmo%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Mrs. Lucetta Bean of Hanover. is
visiting relatives in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Two furnished front rooms connected.
First class location l.. +. Smith. No 10
Sewal street. deco DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

At a great bargain. a choice farm in
Liberty, about 100 acres. nearly new
buildings. with about 10 tons Of hay in
barn: buildings all painted: barn. 40xl00
IT. Best stock farm in this region, well
wooded and numbered. Would sell on
easy terms or exchange for village or city
property. Call or address. II. Bliss. Jr.,
Washington, Me. aug3l, DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
TO LET.

Convenient iel:.ment Ia lpt Apply 20
Byron Boyd. State House, or " lliamSnu
& Iiurleish. attorneys dcr21,d DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Cottage house on Crescent street, new
ly painted and papered. in first class re-
pair For terms. etc, apply to +. w.
Colby. No. 6 Page st. dcc13.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
Local Matters.
The Journals Telephone No. =. 1861

The city is now in the hands of thu
Pedagogues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Desirable piece of improved real estate
in Augusta; well located. and at present
rented for $27 per month. One-half pur-
chase money can remain on mortgage at
per cent. If desired. For terms and fur
Their particulars. apply to Williamson &
Burleigh. Attorneys over Granite Bank
water street. aug17. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

One square piano, one Union sleigh,
one 16 gauge. double, hammerless gun
and one Marlin rife. James w. North,
43 Grove street. now. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

J.. c. Cornish. Esq. made business
trip to Bath. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

II. II. Bryant of Waterville. called in
the city. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Bicycle riders to know that l will store
and clean their wheels, delivering them
In the spring. Whole expense only $1.50
r. I. Clark, Augusta. nov24,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

PROF MOSES. clairvoyant and magic
healer; seventh son of the seventh son.
Born with a veil. Tells past. present and
future to the establishment of ALL He
will receive callers from 9 A. NJ. to 10 =.
NJ. at his rooms at II Bridge street Au-
gusta. Me. Terms: Gents, $l.o0: ladies',
so cents. dec25.d1w
This is the best time of year to insure
your furniture. The rates are very low.
Don't be the next one that has a fire with
no insurance on your furniture. l have
always made Il specially of that part Of
the business. c. S. Downing. Fire lnsur-
afce Agent. 207 Water ST.. Augusta, Me.
dec21. dino,
+. Nv. Spencer, No. Is Winthrop street,
will loan money on any kind Of personal
property. dec. dtf*
MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant,i Is at AZ
Gage street, Augusta. Me. oct25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Store suitable for furniture business.
Four floors and basement: elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
be arranged for desirable offices. Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing Co, SIS Water
street. Augusta. iani.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
New Advertisements TODAY.

To lct-Room.
To let-Tenement.
Chas. Ward -& co. a
Wanted-Kitchen girl.
Gold Coin Mince Meat.
Pianos-Melyille Smith.
Maine symphony Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Furnished rooms. Table board if de-
sired. Mrs. W. F. Walker, No. FlaGg
Street place. city. dec10.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

After Jan. /, fine tenement of six rooms
at % Crosby street; BATH all modern i'm
provements; all in good repair. Three
minutes walk from Water street. Low
rent. Inquire of Kinsman. dec1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Nice pleasant house 2S Crosby street,
Augusta. five minutes walk from post
Office. Fine lawn and garden: furnace
and gas fixtures. Finest landscape view
in Augusta. Low rent Inquire at Kins-
mans drug store nov20.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

A story and a half house with ell and
stable. located on Capitol street. This
house is conveniently arranged and with
in minutes walk of the schoo ihouse and
street cars and five minutes walk from
depot and business street. Also two
seated carriage and phaeton. Apply to
Thomas j. Lynch. nov10.dtf
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-The res
'idence. "A Green street. of the late Rev.
S. q. Sargent. Inquire of c. G. Hunt. 4,
South Chestnut street. junei.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
FOR SALE.

PTANOS-Don't fail to call and examine
a line; of uprights at 30 Winthrop street.
Several different makes at reduced prices.
Cash or installments. Also upright pianos
to rent Melville Smith. dec29d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

GREAT CHANCE FOR BUSINESS IN
WATERVILLE. The building in Water
vile, formerly occupied 10y the Atkinson
House Furnishing Co. is for rent. For
terms inquire of w. a. Yates. Watcrville,
or c. II. Whitney. Gardiner. iani.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
LOST.

On Christmas day. a pair of silver
bowed spectacles. Will the finder please
to leave at Gardiner Savings Institution,
Gardiner. declS div
Dec %. on Green. State or Winthrop
streets a brown leather pocket book con-
tanning quite sum of money. Finder
please leave at Il Green street.
dec23 d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

POSTOFFICE BOXES FOR SALE
Postmasters desiring additional Yale
lock and call boxes can purchase the
same very cheap Of the postmaster. Wa
terville. Maine. He has five cases to SELL
all In good condition. dec14 d1mOs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Dental Office, tools, fixtures and good
will. Good business in fourishing manu-
featuring town. Large country practice.
For particulars call on or address DIR. w.
J. Judklns. Oakland. Me. oct15,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Tenement at 81 East Crescent street ;
six rooms. all in good repair; stable. large
garden and orchard. Apply to William
son & Burleigh, over Granite Bank.
oct7 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

! Parties with 5000 to purchase one-half
@ a good paying business. None but
| t ose meaning business need answer.
Address by letter. Manager, Journal
] Office. Augusta. Me.
dec15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Watches and Diamonds
\ FOR sALE-Bargains in ladies' and
gents watches and diamonds. Will be
sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
ments. Collateral Loan Co., opposite Cony
house, Augusta dec2Sd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

WANTS put in these columns secure
more answers than those who have not
tried are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

Exceptional opening to commercial
traveller or book-keeper to represent us in
New England who can furnish small cap
ital' liberal salary and commission. Adj
dress Standard Account Co.. E.lmra n.
Y ,lcco3. (llWa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29
FOUND.
WANTED.

PATENTS.-Send for inventors guide,
free. Edgar Tate Il Co. Patent solicit
tors. 2i5 Broadway. New York.
(lpC.S. d12W&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-29

A girl or woman used to the care of
children. Apply at Journal office.
dpty1dtf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
EVERYBODY KNEW ns WOULD.
i-osncs q. rurt'- ArIo,n'insnt at the uea.,
sfths Union Pscifr.

Oraha. Neb. .rsc .S-wheu the TN
ior Pacific headquarters force heard the
reOs q ths app0intmcn; 20 Horace @.
lirrt TO be PRESIDENT % the new CON-
parv thsrc was q general expression of
r1tis.lstlln and 4 told YOU So" from
IA General Mcnaeor Dickinson says:
u consi'ier "a n ruos; exceIient appoint
rlgnt. and have all along looked for
O.. Nr. Egrt O. an accomplished railroad
nan" Other heals cf departments ex-
~ 'sssd similar sentiments. At the Of
rces - other Lres there were none but
g'~i words f'- jhe new president
At the Eitho-n of'.cc. where Burt was
Gree gcner1i u-araser. there was great
s'ation. The Northwestern people are
also wei rleasc1 In Cnsnn Pacific cir
ciss thrs Is much uneasiness concerning
the chs.Scs thu new president will
r.ake In the operating force IL the road.
While no notice q any alterations has
been given there is a general impression
that some sweeping changes will he
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
CHRONICLE WANTS INFORMATION.
Eritish Paper Learns American View.
About steal .nd OthcrS

l,rdcn. Dec. 2s.-The Daily Chronicls
prints a letter a column and q half long.
s..ncd by AdIujnnt General John l..
I'gl!aire. q the state of Washington.
denpunclnc William 7. Steads book
"Satar's Invisible World" and Stead
hlrsel, IS displaying the denscst ig-
ursan,e q everything American" The
writer proceeds O. combat the argument
that Sew Nork T. n typical American
c';y In an sense. ard he declares that
thr reel American of the west hates
y W York ~ much as u hates London. 4"
In ConeiLdirg BE- says: Every gen.
uirr American nourishcs IN undyinr
hstred 10 england and will ~ Glad
wien thc .ifns CONS to iiSh; her" Com
n.s atinc ct.itorial'y upon what II calls
a rs-rariailc l,ttt- The Daily Chronicle
Cey-; "Tic writer Is iudicr"usly misin-
formed n many points. hut he is un-
! rHt.,iiy n 'lir AMI. indeed. superior
r."-cr. ntativc ofavast amount of west
ern feeling with which We rTiiishers
have % count"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
Novelty In Game yyartieus,

Detroit, Dec. 2S.-A Mrs. Neal reigns
as queen of Grand Traverse county Cf
this state. She is game warden. She
wears pantaloons Just like those of men
end can handle the rife Ike q veteran
marksman. Mrs. Neal joys over the
country orce a week on horseback
When she rides through n town she al
ways sits In the feminine style. but when
she reaches uninhabited territory. it is
said, she assumes the clothespin style
of NAVIGATION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
prem,.-a, cen. R.,.., K.u.,.

Baker City. ore.. Dec. 9s.--A tele-
phone message from Canyon City
brings the news % the killing OF
Peter French prominent castle aad
land owner % i.arney county, by n
man named Oliver. IL is rep,r ted
tho deed was cold blooded murder
The victim was -hot in tho back o.
the head. the bulle; coming on, DO.
tween the eyes. a land dispu,e is
said 10 have been the cause "a the
trouble. French was probably the
largest cattle owner 20 ths regioa.
hts herds running into thousands.
He also owned thousands % acres ot
land In southeastern Oregon. and
emp'oyed several hundred meu on
his numerous rarctts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
FIGHT TO THE FINISH NOW.
British Engineers Vote 100 to 1
Against Compromise.

london. Dec. 2s.-The ballot taken BY
the striking engineers as the outcome
Of the recent conference between the
Representatives Of the employers and the
men. has resulted in rejection of the
proposed compromise by 1OO TO l: while
the trade unions proposal Of fifty-one
hours weekly, instead Of forty-eight
has been rejected by q majority a,mcs.
as large.
The haliot. therefore, is practically
tantamount to a vote of no confidence
in the leaders Of the men. 1t is under
stood that the conference will not be
resumed. The lockout will now CON-
mence. though II is reported that sever
al firms intend to open their shops to
men willing TO work on the employers
terms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
NEW ORDER As TO PENSIONS.
Cases Once Examined Must he Allowed to
Rest for n Year.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-A new order the
enforcement os which. II is believed.
VIII expedite the disposition of pension
claims now pending. has been issued by
Commissioner Evans. Of the pension of
fee. Il Ia as follows: Hereafter
c'ains Tor increase Of pension will not
be considered within twelve Months
from the Last ection-allowance or re-
lection" The necessity for the neN.
order" said an official Of the pension
bureau. grows largely out OF the calls
made on The Office for statement of
the status cf such cases - members
e congress" This delays = ! on the
pending cases very greatly, which is
the reason for the new order.
The office Goes not think that any in
Justice or hardship will result 70 claim
ants hy refusing for a period of twelve
months to reconsider their cases after
hey have once been acted on. II pen
sion Is allowed. n new disability Of such
character as To- bring about serious
results Is not likely to develop
within that period. while IL the claim is
rejected because of lack of disability
tt4c 'iaiiiaitt iii aii prObicillty VIII not
become so disabled within the twelve
months as 60 make a postponement o..
he case a hardship. The order is abso-
lutelv necessary for the prump; prose-
sutton Of the work Of the bureau. and its
enforcement will aid materially in
bringing this about.
Commissioner Evans. of the pension
bureau. has In preparation a circular to
BE- addressed TO members of congress
asking them 60 desist making special
calls concerning the status. etc. OF
cases. in order that the business Of the
office may nc, Be delayed unduly by the
time required In answering them.
Nothing In That story. Either.
Washington. Dec. ss.-Nothing Is
krnv.n In official circles here Of any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
Mother and Daughters ksphvx!a.ed.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Mary Arder-
son and her two daughters. Edith and
Myrtle. aged s apd respectively, Were
asphyyiated by illuminating gas in their
home in this city yesterday. The hus-
band on returning from work at night
found the door locked. On forcing ii
open he found his wife and children
dead in bed. Gas was pouring from all
the jets in the cook stove. 1t is sup
posed that Mrs. Anderson was tempo
rarily insane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28

PIT burg. Dee. - -Nire,y per
cent % the edge tool msasfaciurcrs
Ia the Caited States have cansili-
dated and arranged Tor the erection
of q new plant near Charlerdi. 90
miles south ot here. tho concsrn 70
10 know as the Americaa Az and
Tool eomfany. with capital stock
otsl 0oO.ooo. I, vii employ over
tNu thousand skill,d Wors mir The
consolidated plsnt will DO tn opera
t,Ou inside % six months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
Western College Rlsc Bail.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-Five western uni
organized into the Western In
tercoliesiate Base Bali League in this
city yesterday. The following clubs
VIII compose the league: University OF
Michigan. University Of Chicago, Uni
versity Of Illinois, University of Wis
consin and Northwestern university.
Manager Keith, of Michigan. was elect
ed president and L. L. Fischer. of Ill
uois saCret-,-y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
WILL GAGE GET OUT,
Rumor Of His Contemplated
Resignation Seems to Have
Foundation.
But TEE PREsIpEyr DENIES IT

tnssswsa she s-esetsry ef sns " ssur,
rsss Tact. vis~s Were IN Aeesra chi.
ssS ossm SENS TO ne s.ssiea-Msv..
"sess 90 shs, Pevess Psemsaess Csts .
nssssr k'n.s-Ssvsss ss tire arsrpsoa.
Wsshingtou. Dee. 2s.-Assis,.n,
SECRETARY vanderlip, sshed today re.
gsrding the report that Secretary
Gage rendered his re.igus,ion aad
NAT the president refused 70 sccep;
u. said that there was nothing ia Is.
she report In question gave Wander
lip - the authority for the
sssertiou. Gage himself LETT for n. v
York this morning.
NsnderiiP, questioned further. said.
ss Tar ss he VAS quoted for sathoi-
tty. he could say therevss nothing Ia
~ Tor he never 80 stated 10 any Der.
son nc 10 whether or not Gage ten.
dered his resignation snd President
Mckinley refused 30 secep, IL. Van.
derlip could say nothing. for hs did
not know whether IL was 50 or not.
Its believed, Ia some very well
Informed circles, that the report
suestsntislly correct, bat there is
no formsl tender % his resignation
regarded as probable. slthoagn the
secretary had some eonversation nth
the president Gage. ir an Informal
way, stated he would resign 10 hi,
financial views we're intersecting
those % the Standardization, and that
the president In the fepor, stated
very positively he cid uot waai the
secretary 10 resign.
IL s learned further ths, at the
time % this Conversation the p-esi.
dent Informed Gage that their views
we're In accord ard he NUT not
think % rc,igning. It 10 regarded
~ certain that Gige will continue in
tilice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28
sJUto Nc- E=c. BUT COULD STEAL.
Ard f:er r.eft Ersazht H,rpIn.~S to Iic-
Home on thrt.t,aaS.

Ard f;er r''efs Eraazht H,rpIn.ss to ric-
Home oa thri.t,nas.
Milwaukee. Dec. ZS.-Littie Jake Cle-
heimer eried bitterly Christmas Eve
Tor one 20 tAnse Iar.c musical toys. Ills
mother. WHO Is extremely pOor. dii not
have money enough to buy n loal Of
bread. bat taa cries of the HtiIe fellow
- touched her that she promised to
get him tLe too. She went out ani
tried 90 L.E. tut cou'l rot bring her
eff % u. Firaliy. while Ia a large de-
partment ssose. she could resist the
temptation ~ laarer ard stole one os
the bic tops. Instantly she was ar
rested by - detective and taken to- the
station.
she told the oficers that she earned
her liviEE b. washing. anl that she
stole The toy because she could not ve-
sist the apls lsais - hsr hoy. Lieutenant
M.rcs lst hrr So. saying that thieves
were not made ~ her material He
sent NJ o;.l-.r Co the woman's home.
When the merchants knew all the ctr
Cumstaucss they s,nt large bundle
of toys eni basket ~ groceries AMI
meat 90 relieve The wants OF the family.
ard IN" Associated Charities provide /
flsi cnd n months rent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-28

overtures made by our government for
the purchase Of a portion of north
western Greenland tor use as a coaling
and naval station, and il can be set
Down as an unfounded statement. Ma
val authorities say they have absolute
ly no use for a coaling station in that
part of the globe.