davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The prospect seems good at this time
that a band will soon be organized i,
Skowhegan. A few members from
Norridgewock will assist Prof. J. a
Kendall, who will be the director
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

+. s. Newell was in Waterville, yes
terday. to comply with the latest or
ders of the NJ. c. r. r., in regard to all
tfainme1 having their eyes and ears
tested. His "a years of service ought
to be sufficient guarantee of his
ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

There will be an entertainment at
Shawmut this evening. Little Miss No
body" the bright little play which was
given so successfully week ago, will be
repeated. Another laughable farce en-
titled BOX Cox" will also be given. Re-
freshments will be on sale during the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

On the afternoon express up and the
train down, now, there are mail carr
which it Is hoped will offer better facjl
tiles for the mail service. Before, only
sealed mail has been carried on these
llAinS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Evangelist Taylor will close hi.
in Gardner. Wednesday evening i've work
pass Thanksgiving at the houe 81 se VIII
and Mrs. Hatch in Pittsheh end r. rev.
evening. viii preach at the public J"a q
church. VAC Eaptist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Fred Files returned from Cumber-
land Mills. yesterday. He says that
Mrs Files, who has been very i'll, is
much improved, but not yet able to be
I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Methodist Sunday school has
begun rehearsals on a cantata 10 he
given at Christmas time. ]. y. Smith
is to have charge of the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

4 Thanksgiving ball will be held al
Union hall. Madison, Wednesday eve
ming. with music by Kendalrs orches-
ira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. Z. J. Nelson of Readfield. is in
town. Where she Will spend the winter
ut the home of her daughter. Mrs. G.
r. Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Rev. J. l.. Quimby went to Lewis
ton. Monday, to attend the Ministerial,
Association meeting of the pastors of
Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Clothing Club will meet with
Mrs. H. A. Fuller on Brunswick
aveune, tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Grace Dinsmore ort1.
large number Of her friends c'ned
afternoon, ON the occasion OF bar 'uuirday
day anniversary. "ei birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

street Commissioner James Fie,a
has been sick for "A week. was Who
ne on the street, Monday, althonnhe to
yet fully recovered from his recen, 9 10
ness. ''eht III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
SKOWHEGAN.

NJ. c. Gushing passed Sunday at his
home in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Methods,
church will meet with Mrs. Calvin
Smith on Brunswick avenue, FRIDAY
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The remains of the late Elizabeth
WEIGH. who died at Medford. Mass,
We're brought to this city, yesterday
and taken to North Whitefield for in
terment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The knights of Pythias worked the
second degree, last evening, on one
Grand Chancellor Rev
nolds made the lodge an official visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The lumber firm of Lawrence New
hall & Co., started a crew of men for
the lumber camps on Spauldingtown,
yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. {. L. Spaulding returned =,
In WaterviIle. " her son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Journal will be found ON sale
at news stand of w. ID. Spa ulding, G.
A. Hendrickson, 1O3 Main St., COrsOn
& Ikidder, No. 81 Main St., and
Gideon Pitcher, No. 90 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Frank Clifford was in Skowhegan, Mon
day. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

1t is expected that DIR. Wilson will hold
a service here at the Methodist church.
today. If the bell rings the service will
be held but if anything happens to pre-
vent it the bell will not ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Mary G. Dole went to Ka,n1.
port, Monday morning. for visi tneoahk
and Mrs. r.. Chase. it 10 Rev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

w. f. Pride. superintendent of the
corn factory at Winthrop. has been
spending several days in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

:axnnr. Madison Avenue an.l
also nj Btxby ~ Duck's. ~ Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. Maria Field has returned to her
home in town. after spending several
weeks with relatives in Detroit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. f. K. Whitmore, who has been
visiting Gardiner friends, returned 10
Brunswick, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
GARDINER.

+. c. Andrews of Thomaston. is in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Frank S. Werthing of Bangor, who
made short visit to Gardiner friends
returned to his home, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

,!yron Parker OF Cumberland, was
IL town. over Sunday, visiting his
parents, MIR and Mrs. A. d. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Manola- Mason Co. were guests
at the Heselton. $50,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Frank Reddington was called to
Houlton, yesterday, to adjust a fire
loss on some furniture, for a local in
surance agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

c. X Brooks and Doc" Adams o.
Colby, 'sS, were here few hours,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Jan Provincial went. Monday 10 s..
Adams. where he viii visit friends a
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Mosher and little
daughter Mildred. of Bangor. are
spending the week in town with Mr..
MGsher's mother, Mrs. Abbie Mosher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Y. T. Cloug'h of Madison, was in
town, Monday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. H. G. White went to Boston,
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Elinor Bartlett went to Boston,
Monday. TO spend Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Sumner Cunningham went to Rich
mond, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Annie Maddocks of Cornville
was here. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Sadie Robinson has gone to Rich
mOnd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The union Thanksgiving services will
be held at the Baptist church this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

DR.. A. 7. Schuman is again able to
be out, after an illness of fewdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. Ostie Allen and son George o.
North Arson. spent Saturday viii
relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Capt. E. p. Drew of San Francisco,
Cal, was a Gardiner visitor, Monday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Nay S. Varney has a class in done.
ing at Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

scribe. c. A. Fairbrothcr: walking
delegate, Arthur calden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

All barber shops in the CITY ,v,p
at noon. Thanksgiving. VIII close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The I. 0. o. F. and Rebekah fair
cleared a profit of something over $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

George Preble conducted the Y. NJ. c
A. Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

II. G. French of Winthrop, was in
town a short time. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Mabel Monaghan arrived, yes
torday afternoon, from Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

L. H. Anderson was in Portland on
business, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Mary Field is Spending a week
with friends in Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Judge w. c. Philbrook went to Au-
gusta, on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Minnie Lane of Boston, was in
town, over Sunday. visiting her sister
Mrs. II. l.. Strickland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Henry Higgins of Readield. is in
town, where he will have charge of the
electric light STATEN fer the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
HAILOWELL

w. r. Russell went to Boston uo,,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

g. 3. Stafford passed Sunday with
friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Inomas J. Young. Esq, of Scion, was
mere. Monday. on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Miss Ethel Harmon left town. Mon
day. on a visit to friends in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

E. A. Mosher of Bradley, is in the cit.
for a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

George B. Morrell of Boston, was in
Gardiner on a business trip, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. w. o. Plummer and daughter of
Lisbon Falls. made a visit to Gardiner
friends, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Hon. Herbert M. Heath of Augusta,
was in the city, yesterday, on business
before the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

.. NJ BoyEton of Scion, was here
Monday, on business,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

News Agent Root of the Portland
and Bangor day run, is on vacation
fof a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Capt. Fletcher of Burnham, is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. c. ]. Paul
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

e. G. Webster of Thomaston, was ir
the city, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

E. G. Gay, proprietor of the Willows
hotel of Pennington, was in the city,
yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

TO CURE A COLD N ONE nav
Take Laxative Drono Quinine Tablets All DIN.
gists refund the noncy If II fails TO eurs =.
TIE genuine has l.. u. Q. on each tahIet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Charles Crommett of Boston, is visit
ing friends in this city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

]. H. Soule of Livermore Falls, was
in the city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
The "A. B. s." american
Benefit Society)

cigar Is a leader Pure Habana filler
Habana wrapper. Smokes evenly and
gives beautiful ash. The best Decent
cigar going. Manufactured by Philip
York, 10 Gray street, Waterville, Me.
sept2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

F. B. Cushman of Skowhegan, was
in the city, Monday, for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

F. c. Dunlap of Skowhegan. was in
the city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Ezra L. Talbot of Belfast, is in the
city, visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Carroll D. Haviland of Melrose,
Mass, is visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Mrs. F. B. Hubbard has gone to Bos-
ton to visit friends for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

j. 3. Friel went to Pittsfield on bust
ness, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Rev. G. w. Hinckley of Good Will
Farms, was in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
WATERVILLE.

Journal telephone number for Water
vile Is 34.2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Office hours 9 A. NJ. to 9 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
gaily Eeauebee gu1.rual.

Daily Eeunehee Sc'srual.
WATERVILLE.
Journal telephone number for Water.
Vile Is 34.2.
j. 3. Friel went to Pittsfield on bust
ness, yesterday.
Ezra L. Talbot of Belfast, is in the
city, visiting friends.
e. G. Webster of Thomaston, was in
the city, last evening.
E. A. Mosher of Bradley, is in the city
for a few days on business.
Judge w. c. Philbrook went to Au-
gusta, on business, yesterday.
F. c. Dunlap of Skowhegan. was in
the city, yesterday, on business.
Rev G. w Hincklev of Good Will
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-11
THE SOUTHERN STATES,

SCRANTON, Miss John Alexander. one
of the employees Of the lrcdgcboat Jumbo
working at Horn leland Pass, was seyefnl,
scalded about the head by tho explosion o.
the donkey boiler
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Mrs. Alfred Alex
ander. daughter Of Lewis Morris. who live'
about two MILES south OF Savannah com
nlitted suicide by hanging herself to n jnis
In the stable She had been dead some TIN.
when found
MERIDIAN. Miss Charles Burwell. a
farmer residing Ave miles west OF Meridian.
has discovered gold on the side OF noun
tain on his farm sample 81 the ore or
quartz was received here today and for
warded TO be assased Tor The purpose OF
aBcer,aining II 1t can be worked in paying
Quantities.
HOT SPRINGS. Ark An interstate
cooking main viii be fought here next
saturday, Monday and Tuesday. In which
ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana and
Tcnnesseo viii b6 represented by forty
birds on side.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Senator John
Houk, republican, today introduced Ia the
senate Joint resolution .lndorsing the ar
htration treaty with England aud also
the foreign policy Of President Cleveland
and the foreign policy OF Mckinley as set
forth In his Inaugural address, IL was re-
ferred 10 the judiciary committee.
NASHVILLE. Tenn.---1he Hon. w. ]
Bryan made an address TO the Tennessee
legislature and Wednesday night lcetured
at the Tabernacle for the benefit OF the
Womans centennial board.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-11
SHORT NEWS STORIES,

RICH 'strf. N. y.--"he Mount Morris
dam broke. The towns north of Mount
Morris are feeling the effect of the water
he. loose y spreads owe the liver hats.
Most Of the damage was done among The
farm LANDS.
WAsHINGTON-- Lieutenant v. w, Ken
ron. Sixth Infantry. and uii'tl now at
,Achci to the Interior Continent,l railway
survey. has hc,an selected as the ofbcer
who is 10 be instructor IN The military
school OF the greater republic OF Central
America under the forms OF the act OF the
last congress-.
ifAMBuRG-lThe British steamship Blua
Jecket from Galveston for this port
which is aground OF Oslo. IS discharsing
her cargo.
MADRID-lThe Spanish government has
decided TO send 100 men ~ achievements
TO the Philippines.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark.-Thc house TODAY
passed the Federal debt compromise res
oiution over the governors veto. 'Iha
resolution has now passed both branches
OF the legislature over the governors OBJ
lection.
SAN DIEGO, Cal.--The California Mort
gse,e. Loan and Trust company or this
City asslgncd all Hs property 10 the sheriff
today for the belehf OF It's CREDITOR with
out prefeeence. Assets pruoaDiy S2oo'vD.
ia b. lities. 100000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-11

that nigh. at 1890 o'clock. the distance
being 265 milcs. In fifteen minutes time
the train was turned over TO the Frisco,
and sent hummirg to St Louis,
10 X. Greenhll, passenger and freight
agent Of tho Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fc,
will leave today for San Antonio, % be with
the ticket agents 10 says he VIII let those
follows from over the river know what hhe
looking ticket agents Texas has
+. j. Dodge. general special agent OF the
Wells Fargo Express company, Is in iious-
ton from his hel lquartors In Kansas, He
Is an old resident OF Houston. and his
friends arc pleased to see him enjoying such
tiue h .alth Superintendent Taft says he
wears the same old boots he used to wear
The Houston Eas, aud West Texas sent
ON, 4uesday night the first sleeper when liz
to be run between Houston ana hahshs
City. Tomorrow morning the irst throusn
sleeper will arrive from Kansas city ana
he taken 10 Galveston. large number OF
nassenecrs arc reported in this first through
car.
Tho hoard Of managers Of the Joint Traf-
fio association has authorized until June
10 "a rate of 81 cents per 100 ponnds on
flour cornmcal, etc, In barrels, less IMAM
carloads from trunk line Western terminals
10 New Orleans and 80 cents TO Memphis
the rate made on the same commodities ny
carload OF the minimum "eish' vi o",",'
Mounds Ia Is cents TO Memphis and 2ols
cents to New Orleans.
G. u. Huntington wants to purchase both
the Waco and Northwestern and the Texas
Central railways and thereby extend the
Houston and Texas Central from bremonh
10 Albany notice has been published IN
Marlin. Waco and other points that the leg
isIaturn vii he asked to pass law nu-
thoriaing the Houst~n and Texas Central
to acquire the Waco and Northwestern ana
Texas Central railroads
II. c. Orr. general passenger aren't OF the
Kansas CITY. Pittsbure and Cur me mas
appointed Rush II. Barnes Southern pas
senger agent. with headquarters at shreve-
port La. Mr. Barnes Is well known IN
Texss. having been connected with the pas
scngcr department Of the Chicago and AZ
ion for a number OF years; WIN heauluar-
,.,s a, DALLAS Texas and later with the
H., y. q. and r. at Chicago. and the Clover
Leaf at st. Louis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-11
THE SKIES IN MARCH.


The six zodiaoal consultations which are
now above the horizon at p. m, named IN
order from west to east. are Aries. Taurus.
Gemin Cancer Leo and Virgo.
Aries. tho Ram. is marked by pair Of
stars OF the third magnitude rather closer
than the two pointers In the Great Dip-
per. which range in n direction northeast
and southwest These two stars are In the
Rams horns. as the figure IL depicted upon
the old celestial charts. The upper snd
brighter Of the two is Alpha ArietiA and Is
commonly called. for short. simply Arstis,
The lower is Shcrotan. Near this lower
star is star OF the fourth magnitude,
Rams left ear. These three stars con
stitute practically the whole OF the con-
stcllation Aries there being In IL no other
star OF above the fifth magnitude, How
they came to suggest the notion of n ram
is one of the thousand and o. mystcriea
which still cnyclop tho old consultations
in suite OF all that has been written In
explanation OF them, Aries is the first of
the zodiacal consultations. and In a man
ner leads the flock, and IL has been sug-
E'Htth lildN in' NbHnttilhtlOu DNth 1tk name
10 this circumstance. The explanation ig
rather fsr-fctchcd and Is given here for
only what II Is worth
Taurus. the bull, is a constellation nearly
as fragmentary as the Ram. II consists OF
little more than head and shoulders and
pair Of very long horns The head As
marked by the star Aldcbaran, OF the frs,
magnitude. and the V-shaped cluster Of tho
Hyadcs. The still more beautiful cluster
| u Tho pl1tndag is in no 81, I.a,.
Tho titus Of the horns are marked by tive
stars OF the third magnitude. which form
rather noticeable pair about twice rs wide
as that In Aries. and which lie nearly
midway between Capella, In AuriRa, and
BetelGeuse. In the right shoulder Of Orion
The most bull-likc feature Of this constella
tion Is the face. formed by the Hyades. tn,
bright star Aldebaran making an excellent
eve. Indeed. this star IL some times called
the Bull's Eye. 1t seems not unlikely thai
his very suggestive face was the germ Of
| the csssteliation.
Proceeding eastward from Taurus We
come next TO the constellation Gemini, th,
| Twins. the two brighter stars OF which
| Castor and Poliux--fnay now be found at
| O'Clock directly overhead. Upon the char
| the Twins arc represented as two youths
the two bright stars being in their heads
| while their feet are about midway between
| their heads and the constellation Orion
row in midhesvens In the southwest. y,
| ono who has ever searched this part OF tn
heavens for these twin Youths VIII need 4
| he told that they arc not here Unques
| tionably the original twins were simply In
bright stars, and nothing more. They wer,
| double or twin stars. not twin youths. Tn,
chart maker alone Is responsible for thos
! figures. Furthermore, the names castol
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-11

loo pounds on first-class freight downward.
VI late there has been disposition on the
part OF some of the all rail Lines to dis.
continue this old custom. The protracted
business depression and reduced revenues
OF the railroads have encouraged this feel
ing, and at the New York meeting some
OF the most influential railroad companies
~ Me association endeayored to have the
diiierentials either reduced or abolished.
Inc gulf lines are naturally prepared 10
resist the proposed change, and. inasmuch
as the powerful Southern Pacific interest
Is with the gulf lines no change was CT
fected.
FOLLOWING are the railroad and steam.
snip companies directly interested In this
matter: Southern Pacific railway. the Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Texas. Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fc. Texas and Pacific.
Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe. St Louis
ana San Francisco. International and Great
Northern, San Antonio and Arkansas Pass.
galveston. La Porte ad Houston. Houston
and Texas Central, Kansas City, pittsburg
and Gulf, Fort Worth and Rio Grando.
Texas Midland. Fort Worth and Denver
city. Chicago Rock Island and Texas. tho
st. Louis Southwestern Cotton BelN.
Houston. East and West Texas railway. the
Morgan Steamship line. the Cromwell
line Of steamers and the Mallory line.
Nearly all Of these TRANSFORMATION COM
nanies were represented at the meeting by
their freight and traffic managers