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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
BUSINESS CHANCES
For Sale.

$1,000 buys stock, fixtures and team of
first-class corner provision and grocery
store; located in Charlestown. Mass. es-
tablished 40 years; has always done fine
business and enjoys the best Of reputation
by all its patrons; trade upwards of 800
per week and mostly cash. This store l
have known for years and can recon-
mend 1t to any one looking for u store of
this kind who intends to do business
where there is money to be made Come
and stay one week before you decide to
buy. w. F. CARRUTHERS,
II School ST., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
fir Sale or to Ysl.

four lines (thirty words) coming under
the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE. to
LET. LOST, &C.. will be inserted two
times for Is cents, three times for IS
cents and one week for so cents, AD-
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
For Sale.

$500 buys fixtures, stock and team of
straight provision store present owner q
years and has always made money; To-
Gated on Cambridge ST. Boston; one Of
the best streets for transient trade; rent
is $500 per month which is very low;
store enjoys the best of reputation. This
ad is intended for any one looking for a
bargain in this line Of business. Not one
dollar bonus asked. Come and stay one
week and see for yourself more for your
money than l have claimed
w. F. CARRUTHERS,
Y School St, Boston.
oct5 51ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

In Augusta on Western avenue, ten
minutes walk from State street. one cot
tage house; six rooms finished: stable
20x4O feet; water from a never-failing
we'll piped to house and stable; two acres
of fine land; few apple and cherry trees
in bearing. For further information in
Quire on the premises. Jas. l. Bailey,
Western avenue, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Desirable piece Of improved real estate
in Augusta; we'll located. and at present
rented for $27 per month. Oneehalf 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. aug17dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

A number of desirable residences in
Augusta, Maine, varying in prices from
places in the suburbs of this city; one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston,
Maine A number of farms in Kennebec
county. varying In price from $1,000 to
$4,000. Houses and tenements to let e.
w. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta. Me.
jan1, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

j. Clair Minot went to Brunswick,
Friday. to visit his alma mater, Bow
dom. In the evening. he assisted in the
initiation. of the new men. into his So
ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Mrs. Fred Jewell has gone to Fair
field, to spend Sunday with her friend.
Mrs. Melville Emery. She will also
visit friends in Waterville. before re-
turning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

The foundation Of the shoe factory
has now got to that stage where the
building can be erected upon it.. About
all the sills are in place allR the huilds
ing is going up as fast The laro1:
crew Of men can do It,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

The balance of the bankrupt stock
Of H. A. Rand will be sold at public
auction. Saturday evening, at Z o'clock
sharp, r. w. Soule, suctioneer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Hiram Kay of Topsham, was in Au-
gusta. Friday. Mr.. Kay came from
Topsham by team, and has been visit
ing in Monmouth and South China, the
past week. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

CHAS. P. GRAVES, repairer and tuner
of church organs of Portland. Maine. is
in the city for a few days tuning the or
gan at the Methodist church, where he
can be consulted. Church organ work of
every description, building. rebuilding,
voicing. tuning. regulating. moving. set
ting up and alterations of all kinds
Terms reasonable.
oct7, d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

This is the day for E. c. Leir4
cloak opening. OF course ladies und43ss
stand that by attending today thsy WI
have the privilege Of inspecting ~
only her extensive line, but also these
cloak novelties. one Of the great New
York houses will exhibit in her store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Fred Mckinney Of Boston. was in the I
city. Friday. calling upon friends while
on his way to Clinton. where he will
pass a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

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.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Instantly soothing, stimulating. pain
killing and Strengthening are the Hop
Plasters when applied to bodily all
ments. Your medicine dealers have
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Eight upright pianos. in mahogany.
American oak and burl walnut cases,
standard makes. Some have been slight
ly used. VIII sell at very low prices for
cash and on small monthly payments.
Pianos and organs to rent. Orders taken
for plano tuning. c. 8. Downing, 2O7
Water street, Augusta, Me.
sept14. dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Slaughter sale Of pictures ana frames,
Friday, Saturday and Monday. Small
frames speciality. Prices very low
D. p. Knowlton. over F. l.. Webher's
grocery store. oct8d2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

J. s. Williams Of Guilford, deputy
U. S. collector, was in the city. on
business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Rev. FIR. LaCroix Of Skowhegan, was
in the city. Friday. visiting Father
Hamel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Furber Flynt, returned.
Friday, from short trip to Damaris-
Gotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

At a great bargain, a choice farm IN
Liberty, about 100 acres, nearly new
buildings. with about Is tons of hay IN
barn; buildings all painted; barn, 40x1oo
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, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
FOR SALE.

A 4-year-old colt. broke last spring
kind and sound. and good roader Weight
$50. Also wagon and harness. Will be
sold cheap for cash. Apply or address
G. F. Later. care o. Crawford. Bangor
road. Oct9d2t+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

William Pickett, lineman of the Pos
tai Company, was in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

r. w. Soule is having an ONCE built
In one corner of his store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Mr.. Keening, agent for the Atkinson
Company, is away upon a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

FOR SALE OR TO LET-My house.
corner of Middle and Stone streets, in
this city, formerly known as 1.-The Mayor
Patterson place. The lot contains one
half acre of land. has a new stable and
the house has beautiful bath, cemented
cellar. surrounded by fine shade trees and
is located on the principal thoroughfare
of the East side. This property will be
sold at bargain and on easy terms. if
desired: Fl. F. Blanchard, Augusta, Me.
Oct6. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. 25c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-Ths res
idence, "A Green street. of the late Rev.
8. G.. Sargent. Inquire OF c. c. Hunt. -
South Chestnut street. tune4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

See the Saturday special sales' II
you want to economize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

AUTHORSHIP want your stories
poems and book manuscript; best prices:
enclose stamp. Authors & Writers Union
Charlton, Ia. oct9 d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

A pair of bay horses, seven years Of
age. weight 2G0O Apply or address to c
S. Hadfield, at the Edwards Mfg Co.
octS, d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
For Sale.

$4,000, stock and furniture of one of the
best. genuine drug stores in state of Mas
sachusetts; located at Allston, Mass.
three miles from Boston on b. & A. r.
r.. finely fitted and doing a trade of s12.-
coo per year; situated near depot: insures
large transient trade and prescriptions
joys the respect and good will of every
one who knows 1t; branch of public H.
brary is located in this store. This ad is
for a druggist who knows and is willing
to attend to his business under these con-
always has been. Come and let me show
it. w. F. CARRUTHERS,
u School ST, Boston.
1x,.A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Ladies, boys and girls to distribute sam
pies of baking powder and get a camera
gold filled watch or bicycle free For par
ticulars address National Consolidated
Co., Chicago, Ills. oct9d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

EMPLOYMENT PARLORS-Now open
for business; l have returned and shall
be pleased to see old patrons. Good girls
can find situations at once. Mrs. Lizzie
Boyes, 223 Water street. Augusta, Me.
Sept22 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Good trades in houses at Hallowell. Two
pleasantly located cottage houses, one on
Second street another on Middle street
Would sell for part cash. balance on
mortgage. w. H. Perry agent octSd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant Is at y
Gage street. Augusta, Me. feb16,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Deputy Sheriff Frank ]. Ham of Rel.
grade. was in the city. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Miss Emma Yeaton arrived home
from Portland. Friday. FStsfk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Farm in Randolph. one mile from G..
and p. bridge on Togus road; 100 acres,
we'll divided, good wood and lumber lot.
cuts so tons hay. fine young orchard of
apple and pear trees two story house, ell.
stable and barns Inquire of w r.
Moore. Randolph Me- oct5 div.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
LOST.

Sept. 4, left in one of the stores on Wa
ter street a bundle of clothing. Finder
please leave at Journal Office.
oct2, d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Two small house lots on Lincoln street.
Apply to Nellie M. Stevens. corner West
ern avenue and Chestnut street.
onv-lI11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

one 16-gauge gun, one Marlin rifle, one
revolver. three private telephone instru-
ments two 4x5 cameras and one village
cart. All at very low prices. James ".
North' a Grove street. sept2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Farm of 90 acres; ten minutes walk to
railroad station, postoffice, churches and
school buildings, in first class repair.
Shade and fruit trees Address, F. =,
Spaulding. Weeks Mills, Maine
oct6. de- WkY1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Ladies, my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anxious
women; l have never had a 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. DIR. E. M. Tolman CO..
40 fremont street, Boston. oct7d& w3m*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
WANTED.

A capable girl for cooking and general
hOusework. Good wages paid. Apply to
Mrs. j. S. Bradstreet Dennis street Gar
diner oct9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Deerfoot farm sausage at F, L. web.
ber's today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

A cart and rack as good as new; or will
exchange in part for a good family horse.
lnquiresof c. M. Shorey, Willow St, Gar
diner. oct5 d1u,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09
TO LET.

A large pleasant house, known as the
Frank Kinsman house. No. % Crosby
street, with furnace, city water and spa
cious grounds. including garden. Apply
to f. S. Fogg. Summer street.
oct. d2w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Statesmen for high grade line staple
goods. Long established house. exclusive
territory and good pay. Luke Bros. Co.,
Rochester, N. Y. sept1S, wed&sat3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Tenement at q East Crescent street:
six rooms. all in good repair; stable, large
garden and orchard. Apply to William
son & Burleigh, over Granite Bank.
OctT DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

A small convenient upstairs tenement
on Cony street. Inquire at 119 or III Cony
street. References exchanged.
oct6 d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Ounce at J. E. Fullers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

Cash paid for round hog; also two good
horses, two meat wagons and harnesses
for sale At Public Market. Sept25, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

A girl for general homework in small
family. References required Mrs. l.. A,
Burleigh. No. Western Avenue.
Sept13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

AGENTS get 80 cents on each dollar; no
experience necessary. Write for agent S
outfit. Address The Catholic News, 5 Bar
clay street, New York. octSd1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

taken the general agency for Maine of
the magic scale, a perfect Taylor system
viii furnish scales by the dozen or less.
Agents wanted. Mrs. Lizzie Boyes, Au-
gusta, Me. aug5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

FIRST-CLASS TABLE BOARD and
furnished rooms. also furnished front
parlor on first floor Special rates to
transients. No. 62 Chapel street.
oct6 d1mO*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

oct5.d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

All sufferers with that weak, tired. ner-
vous trouble, to know that have q new
celery remedy that will cure them Ad-
dress for circular, or call on G. H. Beane.
druggist. Gardiner. Maine. jtne24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-09

oct5,d1w'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
FOR FOREST PRESERVATION.
Cleveland Saves Some Trees From the
Woodsman.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Presideh'
CLEVELAND celebrated the Tooth annlVer-
sary of the birth OF George washington
bv issuing thirteen executive orders
far-reaching in thell effect, oh the
recommendation Of Secretary fTahcis
and the forestry commission OF the
national academy Of sciences tappolh'-
ed by Prof. Wolcott Gibbs, presioen.
of the academy, the president signed
and promulgated thirteen prociama-
lions establishing a. many aooltiohai
forest reservations and containing an
aggregate area of q 1873, $40 acres. the
location and area OF the reservations
are as follows: Black Hills reserNa-
ton. South Dakota, area 96I $50 acres
Big Horn reserve, central wyoming -
i9S, $50 acres; Teton reserve, adjacent I
Yellowstone National park, timber
land reserve, S29. 4i0. t'lathead reserve,
northern Montana, 1880 400 acres;
Lewis and Clarke forest reservation,
Montana, 2,426,0o0 acres; Priest River
forest reserve, northern part OF ldaho
and northeastern Washington, $50 800
acres IN Idaho and 81, 100 acres Ill
Washington; Bitter Root forest reserve,
both sides OF the boundary between
Montana and Idaho, 4,ll1 zoo acres
Washington forest reserve, Washing
ton, 3,540,2 40 acres; Olympia forest re-
serve. northwestern Washington, =
lSS. 800 acres; Mt. Rainer forest re-
serve, extending the Pacific reserve
southwark along the two slopes OF me
Cascade mountains nearly to the Co
lumbia river and changing the name
from Pacific to Mt. Rainer forest re-
serve, 2,234, $50 acres, st. Anislaus for
est reserve, California, 69l 200 acres;
San Jacinto forest reserve, southern
California, 1871 $50 acres; unitah forest
reserve, northern Utah, not estimated
in area.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

somewhat startling departure from the
ancient rule that has so long obtained
ln the selection of senator's. We find
by careful comparison that the average
Of the persons who in this year. 1897,
compose the senate is but so years in
stead OF 60 years in 1890. In the lat
Ter year there were but eight whose
ages were below so years; now there
are "a. While in 1890 there was not
one senator whose age was below As,
there are now not less than 10 who
are younger than that, and indeed
mere are four whose ages are below 40,
and one, Butler of North Carolina. be
low 80. Whether this departure Is to
pc permanent or not the future will
disclose Whether, if permanent It is
likely to result beneficially to the char
aeter and usefulness Of the senate, the
reader may speculate upon for himself.
But speaking Of senatorial changes it
is proper 10 remark that the fourth of
March will witness the departure of
several conspicuous members OF the
senate. Eleven democrats Blackburn.
blanchard. Brice, Gibson, Gordon, Hill.
Iay Palmer. Pugh, Villas and Voor-
Ases will be numbered among the has
N+ens after that date. The republican
.ae will lose Brown, Cameron, Dubois.
herman and Squire. The populists
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

of saloons nearer than half mile to
the state university. the state normal
schools. high schools and colleges OF the
state, to be of the highest Importance;
Resolved, that we appeal to the moral
sentiment of the state in its behalf
First, That we call upon all the
churches throughout the state to set
apart March Z, to be devoted to the
arousing of public sentiment and that
every minister of every denomination
be requested To preach a sermon upon
that day in behalf of this measure and
secure signatures to petitions to the
legislature seeking its passage.
Second that the young peoples Zion
societies and Y NJ, G.. and Y, w. G..
associations throughout the state and
especially in the colleges, university and
normal school towns be invited to join
in the movement and in the securing
of petitions from the faculty and
students of all colleges and normal
schools in its behalf
Resolved, that ont state president be
requested to see that these resolutions
be carried into effect
Eugene H. Marks and John e. Good
win were the delegates from Madison,
and Prof. c. F. Cronk and son, Matte
Evans and Melvin Tidyman of the cap
ital city were also in attendance upon
the convention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
IN WASHINGTON'S HONOR
President Adams Delivers an Address
at the Armory Adams Poem.

Madison, Feb. 90.
Washington birthday was appropri-
ately observed at the university. Pa
triotic exercises were held in the gym
nasium, the feature OF which was Pres
ident Adams address on Washing; on as
a Military Commander. A consider
able attendance was present. The uni
versity battalion marched into the hall
in uniform and took seats at the front.
On the stage with President Adams
was the faculty. The exercises began
with the singing by the audience OF
the hymn, Washington, written by Mrs.
Adams. Dr.. j. ID. Butler then offered
prayer in the absence of Rev. w, d.
.5imonds who was il! Among the mu-
steal features were the rendering of
patriotic airs by the university band,
trombone solo by Oscar w. Bosshard
and vocal number by quartet com
posed OF G. T. Wentworth, G.. A
Boughton Albert Hedier and Prof. H..
d. Sleeper, At the close the audience
sang America.
President Adams address was OF
some length and was characterized by
the historians thorough grasp of his
subject. 1t was a scholarly effort and
estimate the great commander of the
revolution.
Mr.. Adams closed his address with
the following sonnet on Washington,
written by Mrs Adams:
There are times in our land when the
great gift
BY the worlds heroes striven for ana
won,
Seems by the lust OF yandals quite
undone;
When Liberty herself cannot uplift
The seeting mass Of fetd soils that
drift,
And make the darkness plain upon
her sun;
Thus fear md doubt assail our hope;
We shun
Our faith, or cry. Come, God, with ven
geance swift.
o mighty Leader then we think of
Thee,
Fearless in that dread hour that saw
no light,
We hear Thy sovereign voice with
Saviour tone,
And now, such strength hath thy sub
Unity,
We see the clouds true meaning from
Thy height
And find Thy presence still on Free
donl's throne.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
PERFERS WAR TO A WIFE.

Oshkosh. Wis, Feb % Mrs Ada
b. Ramsey has been granted a decree
OF divorce from her husband who left
home suddenly in the summer of 1895
After several months search he was
found at an army post in Texas, having
enlisted in the military service. Mrs
Ramsey secured an order from the sec
rotary of war for his release from the
enlistment contract. but he refused to
accept it. The complaint reclted that
the couple were married at Wausau in
February 1895, and that Ramsey had
never contributed penny to the sup
port of his wife.