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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-20
National League.

National League. Baltimore won from Philadelphia S-3. Boston won from New York 9-3. Cleveland took two games from Cin- cinnati, 60, 4-3.
 Washington won from Brooklyn 10-9 Chicago won from Louisville Az Pittsburg won from St. Louis 13-10.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
Society Leaders
- ARE
Fashion Followers.

When the oracle Fashion speaks, a
world prostrates itself. She says to
certain class of merchandise. GO and it
goeth to another, COME and it cometh.
And while her ways are not always
ways of pleasantness, yet they are ways
of changeableness, and life would be far
more prosy and monotonous were it not
for her varied dictations. She has set
her seal of approval upon all our
CLOTHING-AT
The Smallest Store III the state.
Chapman & Go
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28

Army post will go down to assist in the
ceremonies of the afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Woodwork, whose home
is near the paper-mill bridge, disappeared
on Saturday. Sunday night Chief-of-
Police W. NJ. Cushman was sent in
search of her. He found that she bought
a ticket for Brandon at the station here
Saturday. but took the train north. 90
ing by rail to Bristol and thence to Lin
coin. where she has relatives. Her son
went up there Tuesday and brought her
home. Mrs. Woodwork is quite aged
andfhas been in infirm health all winter.
THE steam sawmill owned by Col. T.
M. Chapman and situated on the noun
tain about four miles east of here was
discovered to be on fire about o'clock
Wednesday morning, the 10Th inst. The
hands did what they could to stop the
progress of the flames, but the mill was
wholly destroyed together with l30 900
feet of clapboards and COW and calf
which were stabbed in the basement of
the mill. The machinery was consider
ably damaged. Fortunately the large
piles of logs gotten together during the
winter were saved The mill will be re.
built. The fire is supposed to have
caught in the sawdust and may have
been smouldering for some time.
Next Friday, June 1, is field-day at the
college. From 8 o'clock till noon the
students of the college Will take part in
a series Of athletic events and in the
afternoon there will be another series,
participated in by students from many OF
the schools of the state. Two hand.
some silver cups, one to be awarded to
the college class and the other TO the
] all h., ~
points in the games, are on exhibition in
the window of the store of Beckwith &
Co. Medals of silver and bronze are
also to be given to individuals making
the best and second best records in the
several events. No admission to the
grounds will be charged and but small
fee for seats in the grand stand. Al
interested are invited to attend. A large
number of entries have been received
although the time for making them does
not expire till Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28

What use is there in eating when food
does you no good-in fact. when it does
you more harm than good, for such is
the case if it is not dIgested?
If you have a loathng for food there
is no use of forcing it down, for it will
not be digested. You must restore the
digestive organs to their natural strength
and cause the food to be digested. when
an appetite will come, and with it a
relish for food.
The tired, languid feeling will give
place to vigor and energy; then you
will put flesh on your bones and become
strong. The Shaker Digestive Cordial
as made by the Mount Lebanon Shakers
contains food already digested and is a
digester of foods as well. Its action is
prompt and its effects permanent.
Doctors prescribe LaXOl because it
has all the virtues of Castor Oil and is
palatabe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
TRAvELERs' GUIDE.

rrains pass Middlebury station at the hours
ivan below
qorse NORTH Express. 2l a. m; local
roress, 3 :I5 a. M; mail, 10 p. M; express,
a; mixed, II :l3 .. N.
7orHg sourH-Mail, Gas a. m; express,
ol M; passenger, 3 IS p. m; passenger,
; 81 p. m; express, II :O2 p m.
MAILS CLosB-North, As and 80 p. nj
O IN. $40 a. m. aud 80 p. M; stage, 3
5. m
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
Thermometer.

THE WEATHER AT BREAD LOAF.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
SOCIAL 111atters.

Tde WEATHER IN MiDDLs8URY.
Or cAE week ENDING WEDNESDAY. MAY 2j
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28

Some for ten. some for twenty and
some for thirty years have suffered from
piles and then have been quickly and
permanently cured by using DeWtt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great remedy
for piles and all orms of skin diseases.
d. H. BENNETT, BridpOrt.
B. F. HASKELL. West Cornwall.
ISAAC STERNs. Middlebury.
CLAYTON y. NORTH, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN MloOLgeuaY.

The customary Memorial Sunday SER
vices were held at the town hall at 3
o'clock Sunday afternoon, and were
largely attended. An excellent sermon
was given by Rev. d. w. LYMAN. Rev.
a. W. Dickens, Rev. DR.. II. A. Crane
and Rev. j. G. Gooding assisted in the
service.
Monday Is to be observed as Memorial
day. We repeat the announcement made
last week:
W. p. Russell Grand Army post will assem-
bic IN Grand Army hall at ] p. m. sharp and
march to the town nall. The exercises will
be i'm the tOllo wing order in accordance with
the G. \. Il. ritual
|. Reading OF orders by Adlutaut,
p Ritualistc Work by Commander and
staff.
g. Prayer by Rev. J. &. Gooding.
l. Music by College Quartette.
, Address by Comrade +. W McGettlick.
d. Music, College Quar,ette.
I. Benedfction by Rev. AIr. Bonnar.
The procession vii form after the exercises
in the nall, the right resting opposite the
park In the following order:
/. Marshal and his Aides.
,. Middlebury Band
3. Lake Dunmore Lodge, 20 . f.
4. Middlebury Fire Department.
,. lamp Tracy, ;. V.
6. W. p. Russell Post, q. \. r,
:. Carriages with speaker and Clergy.
;. Carriages with l.. a. 5 and Flowers.
9. Teachers and scholars of Graded school
10. Citizens in Carriages
IL. Citizens on Foot.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
THE WEATHER ELSEWHERE.

The following observations were made by
the government weather bureau at the sever
al places named ats p. IN. eastern t1me) on
che Gates given:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
BAND CONOERT.

The band will give its first open.alr
concert of the season at the new stand in
the park on Monday evening next. This
Is tho
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28

. MARCH,. S. Il. Cadets, CdScy
. CONCERT WALTZEs-Ninetta, Bennett
). POLKA COMIQUE-TheJ Joker, LGurendedn
/. TWO STEP-"El CAPTAIN, SouSd
J. PICKANTNNlEs Of PARADE, HARVARD
Negro OdditY)
;. MARCH-PalatIuus H0U
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-28
LOCAL NOTICES.
it flowers at Taylor's.

Summer is on the way; straw hats at Bonds.
Buy your spectaces at Wales, the optician.
Try our 2oc. Java. VII. SHELDON.
new line OF nice tooth brushes at Stems.
Oranges, lemons and bananas at Benedicts.
Extra nice bread flour still $500, at Bond
Bros.
Bargain sal, OF lounges this week at Hope
4 Piper's.
full size cakes soap and picture, Csc, at
Bond Bros.
Fine canned peas, PC, l6c lsc. and zoe. at
Bond Bros.
Excellent clam chowder, large TINS zoe, at
Bond Bros.
Floor paint-Chi.ton Mfg. Coolest paint
made, at Sheldon's.
White enameled furniture at bargain prices
at Hope n Piper's.
WANrED-Girl tor general homework. In
quiIe at this office.
60 to G. E. Stevens in Union block to get
your watch repaired.
BARR TO LEr-North Pleasant st. Inquire
OF "H" REGISTER office.
All the soap powders and securing soaps
tor cleaning at Benedcts.
.nociol limo nj children,s hats and flowers
decoration ,yeel, At Miss Goodrich's.
lington, does first class binding. 43
sale OF lounges will open May 81 Can and
get bargains at Hope * Piper's.
II you intend to buy $3.50 ana - tan shoes
?, nov r' 81 NV ,'''. 49,
49, i'''''7 '''
New IRON oeus' champer suns anu l"ncS
r-',.,-, or,'.,....,,. -, ,o,,,t. aus nr,s,
ny rIl,' g. $780,
/ NANIEp-Al once d" "lpie"'lce ~ leai"
"li'''heiS ''''
loc. EACH good quality squash pumpkin
ana Dlueoerrles' boNp nNos'
~, PATH vii, ho ~ p,isto1 +ne 1s+ 81 and
81 of each month. ONCE open all other days
See add.
p,srrp,cr-ror horses and cattle. by weel
80, .,.o..,,, n. ,,,itos ,,o,,l of Nridd1ahnrv
l,tt L. d. Tw1rcHELL.
For srpvtcr-A Poland Chino ana Chcste
white boar. Terms. a cash.
f. q. PIPER.
new line OF stationery ut low prices
Remember the place-Park Drug store
ISAAC STEMS
BREAD-The ordinary kind and also entir
wheat, fresh every day mt
22;tf BECkWIIH co $
Call and see The finest and best ladies' bi
cycle for the least money ever in town a
Hope Pipers'
HAIR woRK-Send your combings and Gu
. hair, to be made up to order, to Mrs. D
: Moore, at Geo. Barton's, Seymour st. AZ 1T.
,.., .,u,n
, o,hio,.clo s,nd,ia. All kinds ot bicvcle RI
,airing done NJ short notice at Hone
r, pina.,s
+ - u.,.,.,.,. ,u AL,
roH 7hN' ~ ~, t,,,,, ,,,.- Ta,
! sun muse '''N
~ .oou, w U,NvoND.
!, ,.-.-,.a.. ... -. .,,o,a
r Al HD NV - VI 80
s"eeP nay 'io' u VI -
= West Cornwall, VT.
l. r,,-p E,p,,s rop s,rr-Within , - mil,
: -, M,II nI,,,,, ,ilage clad 70 see or hea
u tron, oo,. ono v,,sbing IN bnv. sell or q,
!. cban.,a 14tt T. u. Tw1rcHE1t.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

FIFTH RACE-S,ecplechase
TURF NOTES FROM A VETERAN.

The way of the racegoer is beyond comprehen-
sion 1t makes difference where they come
from. who they are. for how many years they
have been going to races. the average racegOcrs
accept Gospel truths the reports that prevail in
the betting-ring about fast trials. The rumors
to King Menoek. a maiden three-year-old owned
By James r. Keene are fair samples. one report
that King Menelek was trained by William
Smith. and that he could easily dispose OF Voter
at any distance. Another report was about fast
trial in which the fractional time would certainly
have broken Frank Clarke's slow watch had he
been present to time Mr. Keene's maiden. King
Meneek started in the first race. and made
TO 5 favore on account Of the ridiculous reports
as to his wonderful speed. He is trained by Frank
Brown and has never fast trial or exhibited
a startling fight of speed.
Then the reports about the enormous winnings OF
George f. Smith which have attracted so much
attention from gullible readers of turf news cause
men who are posted upon turf affairs TO laugh. At
Brighton there are few bookmakers who will ac-
ccpt a 500 bet at to l. Therefore. it Is an i'm
possibility to win large amounts When 10 to
reoires much tact the part OF a oettor TO place
500 at 10 to l. Moreover the placing Of 81" on
reduced materially Anybody who will take the
pains stand near one Of 6he leadng on m
shot the bookmaker will politely refuse 10 accept
The whole a%0nn m be sR4ewh Rr "S SaSSr employ eomm
sioners. who bet cash for them. and by so doing
they Puisfer was SO pleased with Miss Tennys
race that he has decided TO start her IN the
Futurity. ~ r,,a,, u,os q, the track
EaTSaT Pamt who is considered of the
formidable candidates for ne f1tn'y; ha oureT nf m
Hamburg and qwanG wa so ora pha he Ig pur
h"sed q half.interest In the colt because he
th"mpht well of his chances in the Futurly. ,,
'rnJ Sloane's star appears TO be on the Wahe !us'
now He is noi winning many races AZ i,riEr'J t }
H. Martins services are eagHry s0uen' at prosent ro
If William McGuigan had had horse IN tef for
Tremareo was IN front of the starting post ""e"
/ ba Nap foil
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
MONCREITH WINS THE CAMPAu.

Detroit Aug. l7.-Ornament met deiea' .o-"'S "
the Campau Stake 3-ls miles. in which Ni""'
won easily from Ornament, with Meado"'""'Pe Pe q"
close third. Four days ago Moncre''" Ia" ~
,,ocoa In a r,iIo.aud-o-slxteenth event. In which
Charley Christv Kinney and Oscuro were 'he
placed horses. Ornament was giving Mohc'e'l"
seventeen pounds. but at that Moncreihs "'
pounds was three pounds more than he nae "he"
all kinds OF selling paters beat him last frd"E'
Meadowthorpe and Ornament went out IN Hoh'
and raced on nearly terms to the head oi the
stretch when Moncreth raced by them and won
by three lengths. Every book the track was
hard hit. for the crowd would not play Ornament
oi | 10 g. and In order 10 have a bet on the race
The crowd played the field at to or took shot
at Noncreith at II 10 J. The time 2:l5a..
When Ornament won the international DERBY
McC;uigan entered n protest. claiming that the colt
las not properly entered. When Ornament was
beaten to-day Glenn Pierce representing Mr. Pat
tcrson the owner OF Ornament. entered protest
on the ground that II the Michigan protes; was
LII founded neither Ornament nor Moncreiih car
ried his proper weight to-day.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
ENGLISH CRICKETERS COMING HERE.
W. l.. MURDOCH. OF SUSSEX. INSTEAD OF LoR
HAWKE. To BRING OVER \ TEAM.

w L. MURDOCH. OF SUSSEX. INSTEAD OF LORD
HAWKE. TO BRING OVER \ TEAM.
Lord Hawke. who recently accepted invita-
tjcn extended him by the representatives Of the
Associated Cricket Clubs OF Philadelphia to bring
"A cricket team TO this ntry in September. has
been compelled TO break the engagement and has
cancelled all the arrangements made. He dis
appointed. he says 10y two OF his friends
whom he had expected to accompany him. They
were unable TO 60 and the Yorkshire cricketer
decided that the easiest way out OF the diaicuty
was to abandon the trip. The Philadelphians. who
recognize the value Of the international matches IN
the autumn. have but little time. and have pro-
posed "A tour to W L. Murdoch. the famous Aus
iralian capain OF SUSSEX. and IL is practically de-
cidcd tina; he Will bring n team here next month
which vii be equal in every way. II not superior
TO Lord Hawkes. eleven. Mr. Murdoch will be
accompanied by the following well-known players:
q. X. Bardswell and +. III. l.. Cunlne OF oxford
University; q. Brann and W. Ncwham OF Sussex: /:
G.. l.. Jessop. {. L. Townsend and W MEG Hem
mngway. Of Gloucestershre: S. NJ j. Woods and
\. f. Newton. u Somerset: II. Il. Chinnery Of
Surrey: T.. r. Warner. OF Mdd,esex, and Il 4
Bennett Of Hampshire. This Is a strong aggrega-
ton with great variety and quality in bowling and
batting ability There is no bright particular star
except g. l.. Jcssop whose hitting has been the
sensation Of the cricket In England The
Will leave England September 4 and IN
addition 10 the three games which will take place
In Philadelphia. II is believed that matches will be
arranged In New-York. Boston. Toronto and Chi
cago
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
FELL or JTMPED FROM THE ROOF

James Bamb'rE. thIrty-six years old. Of No. 2s
West Sxty-fourth-st.. who had thrca 'encd many
times to jump off the roof of his house. quarrelled
with his wife about midnight on Monday. He
went to the roof and was found dead yesterday
morning In the yard.
Bamlerg lived with his wife and TWO children.
both young on the fourth floor Of the house. He
often quarrellci with his WIFE, and often threat
ened to commit suicide Monday nights quarre!
was over family matters Bambergs wife said
yesterday that the man did not appear TO be more
than usually angry. and he said. In the same tones
as he had hundred times before, that he would
to the roof and Kill himself by jumping on. lie
left the "A few minutes after II o'clock and
went 10 the roof His body found about s
O'Clock yesterday morning.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
BETS ON WABAN STAND

cincinnati Aug 1.-THE horse Waban. winner Of
.he second race at Newport last Saturday, sup
posed to be ringer has been fully identified and
an bets stand. w ban ran several races as a
,.oovear-old but went lame and was thrown out
Of training He was patched up for the race Sat,
.i, uIun9 ,tion however. the Judges could discover
nnoihing wrong with the horse ncr the aud
no,s were ordered paid.
Dets 80 s,outhard suspended to-day for
.n hslsnce of tn meeting for pulling up Evaline.
thhe vsaworite in the fourth race, Alter the nag
ddronned TO a good start
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
DP RT'TLER ~ Court.

No examination took place at Yorkvnle Court
yesterday in the case Of Dr. j. NJ. Butler or NO.
li2 East Thireth-st.. who appeared In answer TO
a summons issued Monday on the complaint
OF f. Roberts, OF Flushing. Long Island. who
alleged that the doctor guilty Of misde-
meanor Mr. Roberts. who Is the son Of the former
Minister o Chill. William r. Roberts who died
I'm Bellevue on August 3. alleged again yesterday
that Dr. Butler acted Illegally in making an
autopsy on the body Of his father without first
informing him as Il relative by mutual consent
the hearing In the case was adjourned to Friday
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
RO4D RULES PASSED AGAIN.

Because the Aldermen knew that the Mayor had
sent a veto message asking for the amendment Of
the road rules which passed recently. the
ordinance concerning the rules withdrawn
from the Mayor before the veto could be- read at
the meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen yesterday.
Then an EFFORT was made by Alderman Ware TO
have the rules amended TO prevent the
trundhg OF bicycles on the sidewalk. 10 which the
Mayor objected After a long discussion. however.
the rules passed again In the form In which
they were passed before and the Mayor will have
an opportunity to interpose his veto next week.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
.o-year-olds: handicap; $500 added.
TIE SARATOGA RACES.
DON DE ORC THE WINNER OF THE KENNoR
STAKES

Saratoga n. Y. Aug. 1.-THE Saratoga Racing
Associations summer meeting was continued TO-
day. The weather was cool and the track some
what heavy. The attendance was fair. The card
opeced with A six-furlong dash for maidens. There
was q struggle for leadership to the last furlong
when Courtsh.p III came through and won by hal'
a length from Eastern Ray IN the mile high-
weight handicap Lord Gent led from the fall Of the
flag and won by length. Fcrrier was second
four lengths in front of Braw Lad In the five
the last furlong when Bendorian came up and won
BY length Three went 10 the post In the kennor
Stakes Don de Oro caught the lead inside Of a
furong and showed the way home winning easily ny
lengths in front Of Little Buck. The days pro-
gramme ended with selling race La Ventura
looked like winner until almos; home Aurum
then came up with bound and won by nose
Summary
FIRST RACE-Maidens three years old and upward Six
furongs.
Cour,ship H. 10 a. Clayton. ................. 81
Eastern Ray. 10 lo7 a; Hewitt .............'. Ia
Sir Frederic MI Desperandum. Fair Rebel and Tupelo
also ran.
SECOND RAcE-Highweigh, handicap three-year-olds
and upward One mile.
Lord zen, i3o Henncssey. .................. =
Draw Lad l27 Martin. s5
Time-I45
THIRD RACE-Maidens two years old. Five furiongs
sDrGcs5 FsrG Gw.n l,2 ,Is Marin TIn,s ,a-
coreli Lnday Murray ana Arbitrator also ran
FOURTH RAcE-KENNoR STAKES; -year-oids
One mile and half.
Don de de ORE 1925 cMaT'in1; lpG r.r.I
Little Buck i2 'Nutt l2-l
FIFTH RACE-Two-year- selling Five and a half
,nrym Tan,,11 lo dIsw1,o ,ns ac-l
c9ocks a SS1''Tc 10, '1 horpt5 5psncnain s
Tory also
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

Three Gays racing will be arranged for the Put
nam County Fair TO be held at the Fair Grounds.
Carmel ~ y on August - 20 and 81. There VIII
be a mile novice race. two-mile handicap and a
half mile open on the first day; half mile handi-
can a mile open and a half-me handicap on
August 20 and two-mile handicap. the putnam
County championship at one mile and a hve-mie
handicap the last day.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
w. HORREX, Proprietor
Upper Norwood. Queens Hote

Near Crystal Palace London ealthiest situation N
England Lovely gardens. Boarding terms from s2oO
per dav. Special for large parties Convenient
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

The proposed road ordinances will come up again
before the Board of Aldermen next Tuesday, when
they may possibly pass them over the veto OF
Mayor Strong.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

John Dvmond jr the president OF the newly
organized Southern Cyclists Association Is stop
ping at the Marlborough Hotel for Few u"ys'
Mr. Dymond halls from New-Orleans' ana ne l.
particularly enthusiastic regarding the ne" "SSo-
clation He SAYS that the association was orsan-
izod 10 assume and that II has assumed. tnc iuhc-
,ions heretofore discharged In those localities py
the League of American Wheelren In is c,rcuin, ,
snn. out 10 Southern wheclmen this slgnihca' !,
naracraph is printed In large letters: We use an
Of our money here. and send none OF IL Nor'"
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

AD Peck OF Boston. who oficiated as starter a'
the recent National meet. has been secured ny '"e
Ouill Club Wheemcn to start the SZ'") Hd"u''"P'
which takes place at Manhattan Beach "ac" y"
son,en,her 4 and G. This will insure the men VINO
o,,o- = fo,r START which l. so necessary In TWO
mile race with such purse at stake. SIX amateur
and five professional races are on the ram o
over So 400 is offered in prizes. The entries Io '
bic handicap will close on Saturday next WIN ~, ~
o. cbnider No 900 Broadway. this city. whl" entries
fcr thc other races will be received up 10 August %
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

Cyclists desiring to join the League Of American
Wheemen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and ad-
dresses TO the cycling Editor The Tribune
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

Colonel Pope and A. G. Spalding expected
home from Europe in about TWO weeks. NJ l..
Rridgeman sailed for this country on the steam
ship St. Paul last Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

4 sanction has been granted to the New-Jersey
Amusement Company Of Newark, " j., to hold a
race meet Asbury Park on August 10 Inc
spccial features will be a match tandem race
% ono mile best two out Of three heats, be-
tween Harrison and Jefferson. Of Asbury Park
and Henshaw and Hedstrom. OF the kVer-
side Wheemen and a match triplet race OF one
mile best two out OF three heats. between the
Vim tripct team and the Iroquois triplet team
Both are professional teams. There VIII also De
five amate,ir races-a mile novice. One-third mile
omen a two third mile handicap. mile open ana
a fve-mile handicap. in which many prominent
amateurs have entered.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
The Imperial Hotel, Malvern

s the most point for Americans desiring to Vst
Worcester Shrewsbury Hereford. Strat:ord ec
Visitors the at these different places ana
return evening The Imperial located IN SUPERB
private grounds. and thoroughly modern-
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
HoteI. Brighton, Engla nd

Rite Family Hotel Over.ooks sea-waii promenade and
lawns Fine public rooms. Perfect sanitation snauei
electric lights LIT. Delicate cuisine Cho'ce wines
Jules A. Creighton Mgr
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
no, been nrst. second or third; $500 added. Five
THIRD RACE-For three.year.olds AZ

weights: 5000 added. one mile.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-08-09
An Old Telegraph Message.

AZ the annual meeting of the Tele-
graphic Historical Society of the
United States in Washington the other
day William b. Wilson, of Philadel-
phia, was elected president for the en-
suing year. During the course of the
meeting Secretary Maynard laid before
the society a copy of the first telegram
sentover the wire west of the Allegheny
mountains. The message was from
Adjt. Gen. G.. w. Bowman to President
Polk. Gen. Bowman was at that time
December 20, 1s46) at Pittsburgh, Or
ganizing the Second regiment of Penn
sylvania volunteers gathered there for
service in the Mexican val.