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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
RECEIVERS STOLEN WHEEL
Dr.. schultz Will Get Bicycle Back
Through Advertisement

Thursday night DR.. Schu,tz's bicycle was
stolen and he placed an advertisement in
the Eagle yesterday morning. During the
day he received word that the thief and
his wheel had been captured a. Haysvlile.
The wheel was recognized by VIII
Hayes. formerly Of this city. who was in
strumental in having the thief taken in
custody, and viii no doubt receive the S25
reward offered by Dr.. Schultz.
The thief and wheel were expected in
the city last night. in the company Of an
officer Of the law
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
LEFT WITHOUT CEREMONY
Geo. Dennis and Chill Bills Racy En-
tertainment.

George Drumm and Chilli BIZ, OF West
Douglas avenue, took their dogs TO the
bottoms south of the Wichita and Western
tracks the other day, outside the city
limits. and a crowd OF spectators Witnessed
a fight. An officer walked into Chill Bills
place Thursday and said:
Had a dog fight, eh?'
Bill grabbed for his hat nd coat. left hur-
riedly by the alley way and left his apron
hanging on the back doorkuob. Chill Bills
place Is permanently vacant.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
RODE INTO THE STORE
Cowboy Does Some Novel shopping at
Hess store

A cowboy OF the old-time persuasion
struck Wichita yesterday. He came in on
a broncho. with the regulation parapher-
MALTA. rode up 70 the west door Of Sam
Hess store, and whipping his horse right
across the walk, he plunged into the room.
Without getting off his horse he called for
4 pair Of gloves and the newest necktie in
the house Bum Knorr got them. and got
them in hurry. The cowboy handed him
the money and turning around rode out
without any apology or explanation. When
the clerks recovered they shut the door.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
JURY COULDN'T AGREE
Johnston Fife Hat Against the Wis
souri, Pacific Has Hung Fire.

The Johaston-Flfe company did not wiz
against the Missouri Pacific railroad. as
reported yesterday. TIE case is one 10 the
district court The hat company alleges
loss IA a IRE ~ ColWich OF a lot OF sam
pes. The case was closely contested. The
evidence and case weu- % tae jury ard
The jury was unable 10 agree and was yes
terday discharged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
"SAVE NE HIS GALL"
Request Made at Execution OF Bank
Cashier

The story goes that once there was 3
bank failure. The depos;tors had a meet
ing with the cashier. and they became 81
enraged with the cashier because o. his
cool and seeming Indifference that they
decided 70 take him out tear him TO pieces
and scatter his body 70 the four winds
Just an they were about % take hold OF
and execute him, ons CT the de2ositors
cried: Hold on, Hold on l have q re-
quest 70 make. and that Is 70 save NE
his gan"
That man finally escaped. and # IS said
that ne IS now engag ed in working fake
country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS
Worth Of Two Cent stamps Arrive
Here

There arrived AZ the Wichita postoffice
yesterday eight packages containing 5000
2-cent stamps to the package. making a
total OF 10000 stamps in ALL and this is
the third requisiti0n made since August
last, which covers a grand tOtal Of leo 000
2-cent stamps that have been received IN
der the present postmasters administra-
ton, and does not include any other de-
nomination. or postal cards. The business
Of the Wichita postofice is something be-
yond the comprehension Of anyone on the
outside.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
ENTERTAINS At WHIST
Mr- and Mrs STANLEY Give n Card
Party at Home.

Yesterday afternoon ard evening whist
7artv vas given a. the home q Mr. "
z. Stanley. The afternoon party Eas
gwen 20 lady friends ~ AIrs- Stanley, and
n the evening NJ and A-s. Stan-ey en-
terta.nad rhel- gentlemen and LADY friends
win social game o. cards.
Today the faculty and senior class. ~ the
Wichita Hi-h school Wi8 % The guests os
AIRS s-saIsg Miss S,4nley an4 Harry
StanIs..
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
STACY FOUND GUILTY
OfSendin% Obscene Matter Through
the Mail

\. G. Stacey. who was indicted at the
Lass session Of the grand jury az Newton
for sending obscene matter through the
mails. has been convicted.
StaCey's second wife left him sixteen
months ago AID went 10 California. He To-
lowed her and = quarrel resulted. To get
revenge he wrote 4 circular letter making
vicious charges against her. in language.
which It is charged, IS not permitted 10 20
through the mails under the federal stat
utes. Stacey sent the letters 70 friends al
ovsr Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
APPLICANTs -AND 0FrTCrS

Fer the twen,y-e.sht places watch the
Eovernor-eiect VII announce appointments
there are nearly Gro applicants. The
total number OF applicants au to,6 VII
reach close n So and os the SD oa'v
twentyeiSRt viii ae chosen. ana .he re-
-naining - ~. haTs ,h-r work an3 e.
1oT,s 20 co over again. as the sevsrnor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10

Regular n1esslzaS - W. llra ca-1rel. ~
-. r. - T., tonight ,. 81 Aaser@sa
S@-ss.-y-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
Ladies' Special
Underwear Values

Ladies' Vests and Pants, fleece
lined Casually 35c), 25c a gar
ment.
Ladies' extra heavy, fleece
lined Vests and Pants Casually
5Oc), 39c a garment.
Ladies' Union Suits usually
48c), 39c a garment.
Mems grey. and mixed Under
wear PIC a garment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
For Christmas Presents

Specially nice assortment OF
Leather Goods, Purses, Chate-
LANES, etc, 10c 70 sl.50.
Fancy Aprons in Swiss Main
sock and Indian Linen, 19C 70
$500.
Ladies Handkerchiefs, &c TO
$500.
Gentlenen's Eandkerchi=fs, Sc
to S100.
Ladies' Kid Cloves, soc to
$3.50.
Ice Wool, 19c 70 81 90.
Saxony, 25c 70 Sl.25.
Fur CoIlarettes, 81 50 20 SIS.
Ladies' Underskirts, Sl.00 TO
$3.50.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
Chapman
G. Ddlker.
Agents.
Blankets

Tucked into Blankets of the
proper kind, you sleep like a con
tented child-it's a good deal of
comfort at a very little cost. Just
how little cost depends upon
your own notion.
Our 1888 All Wool Grey Blan-
ket is a good one and should
bring S. pair.
For a little more you get a
little better, but whether you pay
more or less, you get big moneys
worth. Special values at 39c,
48c, S1.00, S2.95, $685., $500 a
pair.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
Our Special

Ladies' fleece lined Hose al
25c a pair.
Other good values at Sc, Zoe,
IL lie a pair.
Mems fleece lined Sox, the
usual 35c quality, 25c 4 pair.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10
Wraps

What do you know about
Ladies' and Children's Winter
Wraps? You ought to ask that
about every store before you buy
new garment. We know a
thing or two. We know what IS
stylish, what will wear well. We
know enough to sell garment to
suit the style of the woman who
wears il.
You never tire of our garments.
We know enough to buy right
and sell fair.
Do we know enough?
Canes oSc IN SJS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-10

Tailor Suits at reduce
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
A Magazine Which Builds Houses,

The readers of The Ladies' Home
Journal are about as responsive a
clientele as any magazine possesses
About six months ago the Philadel.
phia magazine started to publish a
series Of practical architectural plans
showing how artistic houses could
be built at moderate cost. 1t en-
ployed a special architect, and his
work was certainly artistic, Besides
the plans it is agreed to furnish com
plete specifications of each house at
minimum cost Thousands of peo-
pie liked the plans given and the Sc
ries has been a great success for the
magazine. This spring the building
of over five hundred houses, varying
i'll cost from $500 to $1,000 each,
will be started in different parts OF
the country by Journal readers, in
addition to over one hundred other
houses which have already been built.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

We learn with deep regret that
Rev. w, D Spurlin has resigned the
pastorate of the Hoyte memorial
church, in Gloster, and will take a
work in Texas. Mr.. Spurlin is in
word and deed a man of God, not
only the Gloster people, but the
whole County, willhave lost, most
excellent man, and an nearnest worker
for Christ.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

we call the attention OF our read
efs to the condition of the town
cemetery. The place is a wilder
>nes'-grown up in brush and bram-
ole-and cattle roam over it at will.
we, who have our dead buried
mere, are panied at this state of
auairs, can we not have it changed?
Vuly a small sum of money would
suthce to rid it of some of the
rubbish, and fix the fence. Who
viii contribute? Leave your money
a The printing-ofice, in care of Mr..
"oihman-all money will be re.
!. reipted.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Teachers Examinations

Examinations for white teachers
Will be held in the courthouse on
fFlday and Saturday Of the first
and third weeks in April; for color
ed-same days of second and fourth
weeks. Examinations open at 8
o'clock a NJ.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Bridges TO Be Let.

DY ORDER of the Board of Su.
ID pprvisors of Amite County
Miss, the rebuilding of the following Bridge
will be lot to the lowest bidder, on the
FIRST MONDAY In APRIL, 1898,
al the court house in the town of Liberty
Rebuilding Dixon Bridge, across
East prong Amite river in Dist. 4.
Specifications on file in the Office Of tue
Chancerv Clerk, for reference.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

The Kings Daughters Circle will
give Birthday Party, Friday even
log' March 25th. We hape to see
we'll attended. The Circle is now
working for thr Protestant Asylum
" Nalchez, and we feel sure that
Everybody will be glad to hep in
This great work.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Rangers Sale.

T WILL OFFER FOR SALE, at the
L court house door in the town Of Liberty
N the
First Monday in April 1898,
Two Cows and Calves, viz: One Brow
Cow and C-f, COW a out IL years old,
marked with crop and hulf-crop in right and
swallow fork md und r-bit in lett ear. APP
prlised at $40 90; and One White and Red
Cow and Cali, COW about 4 yars old, un-
marked. Appraised at .$l2 90 by w II
Barron and II Berryhill.
The above described Estrays were taken
up by FranklinPrescott, and strayed by him
before I 5 o ckcrham, a Justice of the
eace within and for Amite county, State OF
Mississippi, December 18th, 1897.
A. g. STRATTON,
Coroner and Ranger.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Very few apprentices have as vet
been accepted in the Recruiting Of
hce in New Orleans, One of them is
Charlie Koche, a New Orleans boy
He is just fourteen years old, and
weighs less than 100 pounds, He is
very much earnest.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
|PI|GAYyM|E
T4E BEST
NEWSPAPER
ON 1THE SOUTH.
IT'S TELEGRAPHIC SERVICE
COVERS THE WORLD.
ITS MARKET REPORTS ARn
UNEQUALED.

Its Bureau at Jackson. Miss. 80
dueted by that experienced journalist
Edgar s. Wilson, who treats impair
tally ell questions relating to Missis-
sippl and Mississippians every day IN
the year, has, 10 the language Of shs
Mississippi press, made the Picayuhs
Indispensable to MissisHIppians "
The Picayune reaches and cfosses
Mississippi on all trunk lines the verJ
dag Of Its publication.
Mississippi this year holds its nrst
general election under the new con-
stitutlOn. All State, County aud District
officers, including a Legislature, which
will in January, 1896, choose a United
states Senator, are to be elected. Tns
Campaign will be q memorable ora
The Plcayune, ln addition to its Bureau
At the Capital, has an intelligent cor
respondent at every prominent point
In Mississippi. No item Of news wiz
escape Il.
Get the News, all the News; and gtt
Il fresh.
Read the Picayune. ~.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Hons. 7. 2 Street, W. l Causpy
and c. H. Firth were in attendance
90 Monady, shaking hands with
'nelr friends and giving an account
Of their stewardship; Amile county
should be proud of It's Senator and
Representatives.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

A nice supply Of Ladies, Misses
and children hats, also laces, rib
bOns and trimmings Of various
kinds just received Mrs. NJ. A.
Eappingt0n.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

1t is said that at the Governors
mansion Friday, where Mr.. BRYAN
took dinner, there were just thirteen
at the table, salt-cellar was over.
turned and a Cut-glass sugar bowl
was broken.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

The following lawyers are in at.
tendance at court Honss: H. c. Ca.
peI, Centreviile; ]. B.Webb, McComb
City; E. H, Ratcliff, Natchez; F. A.
MCLain, NJ, H Wilkinson, Gloster;
and Geo, F, Webb and ], A. Maui,
Liberty.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

All parties indebted 10 US must
pay up or expect no more services.
ObsIetrical cases cash in the future.
DRS, NJ. ?. BATES e. r. NJ. BUTLER.
mo. Liberty, Miss, 81, '9S.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
ChancerY Notice.
The State of Mississippi, /

The State of Mississippi, /
Amite County. b.
To Lee Hanks. Erwin Hanks and Florence
Hanks (Minors), whose post-otFice address is
Clinton in the State of Louisiana, defendants:
VOU ARE COMMANDED to appeal
L before the Chancery Court Of the
county of Amite, in said State, on the
First Monday in MAY, A. D. 1898,
to defend the spit in said court of Mrs.
Guise Hanks. wherein you are defendants.
Given under my hand and seal Of said
Court, this l4th day Of March, A. d. 1893.
II. NJ. BATES, Clerk.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Attention, POpuliteS!

A mass meeting is called to as
semble at the courthouse in Liberty
on Saturday, April 2nd, to consider
matters Of interest to the party. A
lOIl attendance is desired.
I. H Dixon, Chairman.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Preachinhg in the Baptist church
Of this place Saturday and Sunday
next, at II a. m by Ed, T. Z.
Schilling. The public are cordially
invited to attend.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

lam prepared to furnish, during
Court, rooms and the very best OF
msals. Board and lodging at 81 90
Der day.-Mrs. T P RATCLIFF.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Thanks for cash favOrs in the last
lew days to the following named
parties: K K, McElween, John c.
Taylor, J P. Tate, Albert Perkins,
Leon Caraway and J. H. Caraway,
John D. Mcdowell.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Chancery Nosice.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, !
COIINTY OF ANTE (

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
COUNTY OF ANTE.
To W. W. Warren, the defendaht-whose
postotiice address is unknown:
NIOU ARE COMMANDED to appear
L before the Chancery Court of the coun-
ty Of Amite, in said State, on the
lst Monday in May, A. D. 1898,
to defend he suit in said Court of Mrs. NJ.
V. Warren, wherein you are defendant.
Given under my hand and seal Of said
court this l4th day of March, AID. 1898.
H. BATES, Clerk.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

NoT1cF.-I am running "A shop at
Huron, Miss.-Plow point laying
Ncents. Horse shoeing 25 cents
per shoe. Spokes 13 CENTS each.
furnish all material.
w. II. LANGDELL.
: March LIST. 1898.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

By means of telephone connection
Yazoo City, and dozen other neigh.
boring towns, listened to Mr.. BRYAN,
speech at Vicksburg.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Rev. Abe Taylor, (col,) of Huron.
called IN to see us Tuesday, and onin-
quiry we found that he weighed $50
pounds.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Mrs. Fannie Swearingen, and her
two sweet little girls, spent severaI
days of last week with her friend
Miss Sibyl Stratton.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

One Red Cow and Calf COW about seven
years Old, marked swallow fork and und.r-
bit in right ear and swallow fork in left ear.
Appraised at $40 90 by W L Lambert
and William HarrelI.
The above described estE.v was taken IN
BY Lambert, and strayed BY him before
d VanNorman, Coroner and ex-oficio
Ranger within and for Amite county. State
OF Mississippi February 18th, 1898.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

After the first day Of April '9s, the
horse, COW, and hog law, will be
strictly enforced in the town of Lib
ety. CA, NEIL ON.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Mrs. Will Weathersby is enjoy.
inga visit from her charming young
sisters, Misses Rae and Maggie
nnin
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Chancery Notice.
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

ANTE COUNTY.
To Mrs S.A.Whittington 1.-THE Defenlant),
whose post-Otiice address is unknown.
VOU ARE COMMANDED TO appear
Il before the Chancery Court of the coun.
ty of Amite, in said State, on the
lst Monday in May, A. D. 1898,
to defend the suit in said Court of w. w.
Wilmington. wherein you are defendant.
Given under my hand and seal Of said
Court this 9th day of March A. d. 1893.
90. II. N. BATES, Clerk.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
.VyOUNCEMENT FOR
CONGRESS.

-v,r Rs OF THE SIXTH CcEGEEs-
n, rKTcr-Believing that an investi-
,fmy record in Congress viii show
r,.rs discharged my duty, faithfully
80 and sficisntlyi that I have kept all
- - snd broken no party pledges, anu
-. encouraged 10 again solicit the sup
INV constituency for reelection and
- announce my candidacy, subject to
s..c,,on Of the Democratic party of the
s,.b District of Mississippi,
VERY respectfully, W. F. LOVE-.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Mr.. IsaacFox, Court stenograpber
Is smihngly greeting his many Liberty
trends. Every body has a welcome
for Ike,
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
EstraT Notices.

One Black andWhite Spotted H5ifsrabout
II months old. unmarked Appraised al
- 50 by J H Nunnery and @ B Gardner.
The above described Estray was taken IN
By W b Parker, and strayed bv him
before I 5 Cockerham, q Justice of the
Peace in and for Annie county, State Of
Mississippi January 18th, 1855.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Hams, sausage, ,grits, ,driedapples,
fresh cheese aud butter, just re.
csiytd-Mrs FANNIEBREwER & Co.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

One Wright Bull Ysarling, about one
ana a half year old. Appraised at 81 90 bv
Z B Butler and c Marsalis
The above described estrsy was taken up
oy lyey Marsslis, and strayed by him before
J Il Parsons, a Justice Of the Peace within
and TOR Amite county, State Of Mississippi,
February 18th, 1s92
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

We were glad to see Bro. Caul6sld
OF the Gloster Valley Record, intovn
this week. He gave us a pleasant
call.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

The owners of the above described Estra-s
are requested to tome forward, prove prop
erty, pay charges, and take them away, or
they will be dealt with Ms the law directs.
a. g. STRATTON, Coroner nd Ranger.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

For frsl.class board duringCOurt
ans 10 Mrs. J. A Boards board.
ing house.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Mr.. H. NJ. GUN, of the Centre
vile Jeffersonian, paid us an ap.
prsciated visit last week.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

DR.. Swearingen, State Health
officer Of Texas, who figured so
eOnspieuously yellow fsveraffairs
last fall, is very seriously in, and
but little hope is felt for his re.
eovery.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Miss Donnis Butler was the wei
zane guest of Miss Ethel Stratton
ths past week.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

One Red and White-Sp6tted Steer. about
years old, marked with swallow fork and
over and under bit in each ear Appraised
at 81 90 BY G L Guy and w D Butler.
The above described EstrAy was taken up
BY I B Nixon, and strayed BY him before
W z Wilson, Justice Of the Peace within
and for Amite county, State Of Missis-
sipPi, February 29th, 1895 "a
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Note Mr. Lindsay's explanation
Of "ArnageddOn" in another Col,
umn. 1t is fine.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

One White and Black Cow. about ten or
twelve years old, marked with split in left
and swsl,Owfork and uhderbit IN right ear;
and one red and white spotted calf, about .
months old Appraised, At $40 90 by d W
koark and 81 Nc Coy.
The above described Es ray was taken up
by. 7 ? Mccoy and strayed by him
before I. Il. Vannorman, Coroner and ex-
otheio Ranger within and for Amite county,
State OF Mississippi March 9th, 1898.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

The Odd Fellows Of Mississippi
wImake d contribution to Cuban
suRereS.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Two Papers for
the Price OfOne

The Southern Herald, and The
Weekly Commercial Appeal will
both be sent to any address one
year each for only 81 so, and each
subscription will be allowed guess
on the cotton crop, details of which
appear above. Send order with
guess direct to The Southern Her
aid with remittance and get both
papers for one year. This offer
IS Unprecedented and only holds
good for a short while. So sub.
scribe at once.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
Commercial Herald.

The Daily and Weekly Con-.
MERCIAL HERALD, printed at Vicks.
burg, Miss. The Daily is the lead
ing paper in the Slate, and takes
The full Associated PrtssDispatche,
over its own leased wires by d
special operator. NJ
Terms Of the Daily:
year .'i. IS 90
Q months, ~ 4 90
, mon hs, 2 90
1 month. 75
The Weekly is issued every
Friday, and is a Comprehensive
review Of all important events GULL
Ell from the State anil Metropolitan
papers up to the TIME of gUing to
press. ... e.,a ,.
Terms Ofth9Weekl
l year, 81 90
O months, 80
3 months, 2J
Invariably in advance.
The Weekly with the New York
Worlds Great Tri-Weekly edition
81 50 per year for The two papers.
Sample copies of the Daily OF
Weekly Commercial Herald OF
Th.Wevkly World sent on appli.
caiiun Address,
COMMERCIAL HERALD,
vICKSBURG, MISS
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Thanks tc Elder Sterling for a
=. mess Of lettuce and onions.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

N, G. D. McElwee, of Bewelcome,
=. nstented a cotton scrapper.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25

Mr. Byan's tour Of the South
must be most gratifying to him. He
Is received every where Mith the wild
est enthusiastically men are somuch
ldolized, Mississippi is treating him
IN an especially royal manner.
The Southern herald., 1898-03-25
$4,000

In actual cash is offered to the
subscribers of The Weekly Com
mercial appeal. Every one send
ing so cents for years subscrip-
ton to The Weekly Commercial
Appeal will be allowed guess OIL
the number Of bales Of cotton re-
ceived in Memphis from September
/, 1897. to April Is, 1898. The first
correct guess will get, if the guess
is received in January, $500; II
in February, 81 500; if in March,
$500; the second correct or nearest
correct guess will get, iii is reeicv
ed in January, 81 800; if in Feb
ruary, $500; If in March, $3.50;
the third correct or nearest cor
, rect guess will get, if it receive d
in January, 81, 900; ifin February,
$3.50; if in March 500. This con-
test closes on March 81, but the
guess is on the number Of bales OF
cotton received in Memphis from
September /, 1897, to April 10,
! 1898. In those months in '95, and
'96, the number received wac 4O7,
260; between that time in '96 and
'97, 542, 244 bales were received.
This will help you form an estimate
On your guess. The first three
prizes make an aggregate amount
actually offered of $1,000 in cash