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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

In Stockbridge. England. in 1896. as a .
year~old. slgnalzng his debut by defeating
Minstrel. a long odds favorite, for the
Hurst bourne stakes. Several other prizes
successfully Tell 10 him, his final appear
ance last year being in the Middle Park
plate. where he defeated Lord Rosebery's
Velasquez. Wreath Or and other crack
PAGERS.
His first effort this season was IN The
Two thousand Guineas. and in that race
he again emphasized his superiority 10
Nuiasuuez by easily beating him. Between
tAis and the other two events Of the triple
crown" ne achieved several successes.
The supremacy Of the Irish bred horse
IN steepieChasing mas always been con-
vrded throughout Europe. but notwith-
staaauS victories in many classic and
strongly contested fiat races In England.
his ability In this llne has been doubted.
The tlumphs OF Galtee More. however.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

outdoor ice 1t is most difficult TO become
used 10 the harder surface, The skate
does nos catch hold. the foot does not seem
70 rest secure
What is now tle representative Ameri
can hockey league was formed early in
the season of 1885, under the name of the
Amateur Hockey League. consisting Of the
following teams: New York Athletic Club
ST Nicholas Hockey Club, New York
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

teams the Kingston College men, the Vie
torias, the Shamrocks and other Canadian
clubs.
The chances for winning the league tro-
ply this season look brightest for the pres
ent champions. the New York Athletic
Club Strengthened by the addition of
Baird and Wallace formerly OF the Vic
toria Hockey Club team. the Mercury
Footers'' are all but invlncihle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

always be on side which prevents for
ward passing; also "a player is put on
side as soon as a player q the opposing
team touches the puck. There are two
ways of advancing the haIi-by lifting"
which consists OF quick scoop move
ment, by which the puck is frequently
sent as high as thirty feet. This method
can be employed TO good advantage by
the point when he desires 10 get the puck
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

The way the puck is put into play is by
two players standing in the center of the
rink with the puck between them. They
strike the ice once with their hockeys.
and then strike the hockeys together
three times, after which the puck Is in
play. In the game of polo, as played OH
roller skates. two players start from op-
posite ends of the rink and rush for the
bali. which is placed in the center. This
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

lee rinks are Doing much 20 overcome this
d3sEfcasty Put. Speaking Of Ice Kinks and
rink tcs. von have no idea how MITCH colder
ard harder The artificial ice IS tssan that
which Is formed by THE Natural process
Fer those who are accustomed 20 skate on
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

between the temperature OF niaaay -
midnight. The varglcal DISTINGUISH -
temperature in the several duaol 49, ~
the cold-wave or ralastorm sfeas IA
give Il clue to the future dlrection -
storm. when s-e are able 10 c", ,.s..l Il
iEobaric gradients a the one-Miie sa,ssf
may be discovered thar the s,oin' .. s..A
81 that elevation VIII not always - ,ne
with the geogra pillcal location a.,,h.
storm center az me surface OF lhs $50
The Cisrlacer.eut Of this center ,has 49, Al.
ibly give some indication Of the ia'' mary
rec;ion OF the storm. There az 80 ,hIs
interesting problems 10 ne sov su
Investigation WILLIS >. ms,.ehs,rson,
Chief OF Weather Bureau
u. c.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09
1rElTE GAME OF
lob HOCKEY !.

Hockey Clib. Nontclair Athletic Club and
tae Brooklyn Skating Club The schedule
numbers twenty games. beginning or De-
cernber . and ending on March 2s. This
j. exclusive OF other games arranged for
with such teams as the Yale and Harvard
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

ont OF a p-ecariaas position Without dan
ger cf having it fan into The hands o. tAle
enemy. The other way Is oy saoeSi"s.
This Is The ordinary drive, hut L essa ne
perfectly done only after long practice.
The puck Should never rise more ShAn
foos from the ice after shoot.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

= . more exciting way OF beginning
game. 49,. s;-a
s.k .ho,,Sa, X IS usually about lso
- M fest long by 50 or 100 IN width II
i surrounded by q, board wall two iee'
nigh. against which ii IS possible 10 is1-i-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09

The Christian Endeavorers OF A.ssssdo
county cal, have started ssodsy.
against the riding Of bicycles on .s,s,r ~
and are circulating pledges tafo's
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
AN IMPORTANT QUERY.
Which Omits Of Only one Honest Answer.

This unavoidable question has to be
answered honestly by Augusta people
after they have read the opinions given
below by Mr.. A. Il. Siblcy CT Dick
man St.lineman for the kennebec Light
and Heat Company, which of dozen
articles all making the same claims can
/ depend upon the more, one endorsed
by people well known in Augusta, or i
endorsed by utter strangers. Read this
and compare the evidence with other
statements about other kidney remedies
published side by side with it in the
columns of this paper. Mr.. Sibley
SAYS: MY back was bad for ten years.
NV work that of a lineman is against
it. Sometimes the pain was very acute,
at other times dull and grinding. /
used a lot of remedies but never re-
ceived much benefit. | tried Doan's
Kidney Pills getting them at the Old
Reliable drug store of Chas. K Part
ridge They helped me quicker and
better than anything else known to
me. | have not had any pain in my
back since and ] have continued doing
the same work / was at before | took
the treatment. 1t seems to me that
anyone giving Doan's Kidney Pills a
fair trial for backache could not posi-
bly, help being relieved after what they
did for me"
Doans Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. price 80 cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North, East
South and West.

Inc canadian government has decided
TO station mounted police on the Stickeen
river country. a small detachment of
police left on the steamer Danube.
FIRE, Thursday night. at St. Joseph
Mo, destroyed the Badger block at 10Th
and Francis streets ana the Calhoun
Mantel cos. works. Loss. $4,000.
The Canadian Pacific has announced
cut of 50 in the fare between Port
land, Ore, and the East, making the
rate the same as that between Puget
Sound points and the East.
Sunday, March -. is set apart by the
general officers of the w. c. T. L. as a
special memorial day for Frances f. Will
lard. 1t is already a red letter day among
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

As the Workmen of the Consolidated
Ice Company We're going to their work,
Friday morning. they found the body
of James Campbell dead on the snow a
few rods from his house. Mr.. Campbell
was young man and had lived alone
in the little house on the East bank
of the river. He was evidently on his
way to a neighbours, when he was over
come and persisted. Coroner Hildreth
was summoned ana the finding was
that death was caused by alcoholism.
He had been dead for some time when
found. A peculiar fatality seems to be
connected with this spot, as it was only
two years ago that an old man, Frank
Mooers. was burned to death in his
house. a few rods from where Mr..
Campbell was found. Campbell's age
was about 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

PORTLAND-Fe q. ar. stm Cervona
HD. Murray. London: br II Il ilussey,
Ware, JacksOnVille 9chs trace Davis,
Dodge, and Clara Goodwin, Pinkham
Norfolk; Yankee Maid Perry: Ncnriia
Fearby ana Grace r Stevens. Stevens.
boston.
CID, stms Scotsman C}r). Maddox. Liv-
erpool; Roseneath BD, McMoran, VIII
mington. n {; sch Emma Hunter, 81
John. n y.
ROCKLAND-Fch p. ar. schs A Hca-
ton, Written. New York; Thomas Bnr-
den. Arey. New York; Brgadier. Iiinkloy.
Portland; Hume, Gray. Boston Florida
Colson, Boston; John J Perry. Achorn.
Portsmouth; + G Willard Aylward New
York.
sid sch G ana r Tarbox, Han, Booth
bay.
BOOTHBAY-Feb 3. ar. schs John
Francis. Lynn; Katherine - Perry, Harry
l. Wilton, Crescent. VIM + Harrick. john
j Harmon and Frank 6 Rich, for Boston .
Annie + Canton, Salem. John Norris
Portland; Clara Jane. do tug Seguin,
Ruth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

on account of the storm, last Tues
day evening, several members Of the
chorus We're not present to take part in
the Washington entertainment which
was to have been given at the First
Baptist Vestry. 50 the entertainment
viii be given. next Tuesday evening,
March LIST. at 30 o'clock. Several
numbers Will be added to the formerly
published programme, SO as to make a
full evenings entertainment. Mr.
Stanley and the chorus win lie assisted
by quartet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
New York Cuttoa Market.

New York Feb. %.
Cotton closed steady: middling uplands
"a; middting gulf, Gis; sales, 20 bales.
Futures closed very steady; sales 10
on" bales. February, Cos; March 500;
Aprll 500; May. tie; June, sic; July.
6I9; August. G.22; September 6.22. Octo-
Der, 60. November, 6.2U; December, 6.22:
january, G2f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
hanged.
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago. Feb. -.
CATTLE-Fairly active. 35oul.o0 for
poorest steers to go for fancy beeves:
Si,o5G,kcrs and feeders, 3.3pa4,45 calves.
!. -H-oGs-Lower 3.s2'4at.o7i.; pigs mainly.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Fairly active.
Shr(p. ":"e for poorest upto 4.7505.UO:
lambs 1.iDUv.6O
,RE'EiPTs-Cattlc, 5000; hogs, 5000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

by one of the paper mill teams going
into ,jounce, yesterday. a 4years old
son of Thomas McGoVern was badly
cut, ana Or Cobb was obliged to take
several stitches to close the wound.
He was riding on the team and was
thrown off, striking when he fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

me " MO TNUOON'IS, b'InE Pr0hIDlllOn
Day. me h'rthdaE 81 len. Ncai Dow
ihe N@hln'kE IN, ii4 IN, MI, mn passed iAe
4; ,,,d , XXX
Iht 4ai- barter az uze at cigarettes Or
cigarette material or even 10 nave These
lhin35 ~ one possession. u VAL $50" -"
4. MT r
n i''.'t ,l,,i.,m "i,i' i''3i. 1.ii KIM
valleys III C.liforuit. h.4 Lr.I, !,r,L..n N.
Tn, rain which commenced To- ram.
Wednesdays, #"d h|S extended oyer the
iltl O. tlt fttf 'i jlit. Si-iit atif lJN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
NATIONAL HOME.

Enterprise is quiescent at present
but there are many things to be started
and others completed. when the block
AIDE of snow is raised. The sun is try
ing hard TO aid in the good work, and
the men with shovels doing the rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Ranch King" at the Opera house. last
evening, given by frankie Carpenter
and her company. The company Will
close its engagement here. today, pre-
senting TRUE Blue this afternoon,
and Across the Ocean" this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

r. p. Dunlap has filed his petition
with % signers with the city clerk, and
win run on an independent ticket for
constable in Ward A. This. SO far. is
the only ward in which two tickets are
out and in which there viii be any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

this. in part. The guard house, in the
same building, is admirably adapted
for the use intended OF late is has got
to be merely ornamental; no tenants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

The hoped-for change by which Rev.
Dr. Ladd of Augusta, would he assigned
to llalloweli, is not to come--it was the
expression of very general wish of the
HallowcI parish however, Register
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

on Sunday evening, Feb. y. at the y.
+. S. G. T.. service of the Congregation
al church, Mrs. Annie Farnham of Au-
@uSta, Will read a paper on The Bus
mess Meetng.' This was one of the
most practical papers presented at the
recent county convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

The lady members of Cobbossee Col
ony. L. O. F. f., will give an enter
tainment and ice cream social at Pill
grim hall, Thursday evening. March 8.
\ good programme is assured. Dane
ing will conclude the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Prof. J. {. Ropes of Bangor will preach
at the South Congregational church, Sun
day morning and evening. The latter ser
vice will be held at $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
SOUTHGARDINER.

Daniel Labree is at his home. sick
He contracted a severe cold working IN
the ice. and it developed into a severe
case of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Word has been received that Rev. w.
f. Berry would not be able to fill his en-
gagement here for Il lecture, next Wcdnes-
NaN owning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Greenlief Lawrence came back from
his trip to Dead River Thursday nigh.
The storm was 50 severe that he did
not go farther than Strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

The genial captain of Company T.
who lives in cottage on the fringe of
belt of woods running from north to
west OF the Home, reported, Friday
morning, the occupancy Of the trees
by the unromantic but practical crow
y sure harbngcr of spring. There is
something cheering in the omen, but
poetry would he premature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Miller Colby smiles, ana it betokens
happiness at the arrival of a 9-pound
daughter into his family. Mother and
child are DONG nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
Chicago Produce Market.

ri Chicago, Feb. ..
The Leading. futuees closed as follows:
cORN-May. 2qa, ;sJuly. :07s Sept. 321S
OATS-May, 26i4 .auly. 2r4.
MESS PORk-May 10.5o:July, 1875.
I-ARD--May. 5.2gs July. 80.
SHORT RIBS-Jnly, 80; May, SIS.
Cash quotations:
ELOl R-Quiet.
WHEAT-aNo.2 spring, 9la92; No. 3, 81;
No. red. 1G2Ti03i3
-, GORN-No :, 2S>2a2Sa4; No. ? yellow,
s05ATs-No. :, 25zs; No. white fob. ~.
RYE-No. >. 4N,.
BARLEY-No. ; fob, 35aS9.
FLA\SEED-2S; y. W. l27.
PRIME TIMOTHY SEED-2.9l.
MESS POR-1u. 45d10j0
ARD. l51517la.
BEEF-Short ribs sides 5.05G5.35; dry
sailed shoulders, 4&4G5; short clear sides,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Mr.. f. X. Bacon and daughter. Miss
Mae Bacon. attended the G. a. r. en-
campmcnt at Lewiston. Mr. Bacon is the
commander of John Il. Hubbard Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Durlu+ the severe winter company
quarters were habitabe by the most
delicate constitution. and none were
more comfortable than those occupiel
by the police They are clean. con-
Venient and Well ventilated, and their
industrious caretaker is responsible for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Rev. \. T. Dutton of Watervile, will
assist the pastor Of the Baptist church.
sunday, preaching at both the morning
and evening services. The regular choir
will furnish music at the morning ser
vice and also ut the evening meeting in
connection with the special chorus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

some Of the ice companies are still
at work on their fields and all not Yet
filled viii try to get enough more to put
n tight tier over what they have har-
N,Is.t aI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Miss Lottie Johnson entertained the NJ.
A. J. G. Club at her home on Summer
street Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Foster Trott of Richmond, has moved
his family to this city, intending to make
his residence here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Major Reed of WaterVille, officially
inspected Gardiner G.. No. II. |. X. Is
Of T.. Thursday, and found it in eX-
cellcut condition. The newly elected
officers we're also installed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
HALLOWELL.

Miss Flora Cross is making "A few days
visit to Boston.
Mrs. Richard Williams has recovered
from her recent illness.
Miss Edna Palmer is confined to her
home on Greenvlle street with illness.
The @. L. C's. will be entertained by
Miss Lou Clay on Central street, this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Arthur Gilman entertained the members
of the class of 9S. II. II. S, at his home
on Academy street, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

The pastor of the First Baptist
church will have for his subject. at the
morning service tomorrow: Lessons
From the Life of the Late Miss Fran
COS L. MiIlard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Kennedy of
Chelsea. went to Boston, Friday. for q
few weeks visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drus
gists refund the money II It f.a,s to cure. pc
The genuine has L. .. g. oG each h.blet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Supprinteudent \. Y. Bartlett of the
Great Falls lee Co, returned to WASH
inpton. :. G., his home. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

The sidewalks and streets We're in 4
terrible condition by the snow and
wate" which is melting. In some
places the water stands on the walks
deep enough for one to so over their
ruhbcrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

w. l.. Hayes arrived home from Tufts
College. Friday. on a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Miss Katie Harrington returned from
n brief visit at Lewiston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

John Rhodes, agent for the Ole olson
Company. was in the city, yesterday
and booked the show for March j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Miss Lconice Chenery Of Portland, is
tho guest Of Miss Mitchell ON Beech
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

One Vagrant was sent to jail for .
days. by Judge Larrabee, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

Following is the musical programme at
the Universalist church, Sunday morning
at 1890. Rev. Elliott b. Barber, pastor:
Voluntary, Organ.
fantasle IN Minor Mendelssohn
Anthem, 81 Waited for the Lord"
MendclSsohn
Mrs Case ANA Quintet.
Responsive Reading.
Gloria
Scripture.
solo. But the Lord Is Mindful Of His
OWL MendclsSohn
Mr.. Beck
Prayer.
Response. THE Lords Prayer"
Violin Solo. "Nenttianisches Gondillied "
UP ~ 40. II. MendelSSUhn
Mr.. BlOd&ett.
Notices.
Hymn. No. 81.
sermon Rev. Mr.. Barber
pifrrtury
Violin Sob" 'Fruhlingslied. on. G.. No. G.
Mendclssohn
Mr.. Blodgett.
Anthem, If With All Your Hearts,
MendelSsohn
Bcnediction.
PoStlude, March from Midsummer
NiShtS Dreams. MendelsSOhn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

The last of the city caucuses We're
held. last evening. and they proved
somewhat warm and drew out big
crowds. Ward nominated K. =
Plaisted as alderman, by reclamation,
but the remainder all called for a ballot
and most Of them We're close. J. p.
Rines, c. II. Beane. and G. A. Cobb.
We're nominated as councilmen Jesse
Habb, constable: S. w Townsend,
warden: Eugene Chase. ward clerk
Ward 6 called out over POO and the en-
gine house was packed. This caucus
resulted: Charles Cobb. alderman:
Daniel Weeks. James Peacock, and
Harry Mclaughlin, councilmen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26
L.LAAIsTNN
National League.

At Fall EiVer-Fall River. IA. Paw
-ucket. ;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

y good number gathered at Library
hall. last evening. at the reception held
by the directors of the Library Associa-
ton. and a most enjoyable evening
was passed. An interesting paper was
read by Miss Mary Williamson. Rev.
T.. g. Barber sang solo. and a quartet
composed of Miss ElinOr Mitchell, Mrs
Jennie Bugbee. F. f. McCausland and
Rev a. A. Lewis, rendered appropriate
selections. Light refreshments We're
served. The election of officers result
ed: President. w. J. Landers: vice
president. Mrs. Harry Richards; sec
rotary and treasurer, c. @. Wadsworth;
directors, Mrs. Lizzie Curtis, +. w.
Morrell, O. b. Clason, Mrs. Daniel
Lonafellow, and Dr. Gertrude f.
Heath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-26

A good sized house Witnessed The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-16
FIRST OF THE NEW STAMPS,
Special Trans Mississippi Denominations
Received.

Rock Island is one of the first post
offices in the country to receive
stamps of the special Omaha Trans
Mississippi exposition series. Post
master Thomas received the denomi-
nations of rs, As. SIS. SIS and los this
morning. The stamps are quite SIM
liar in design to those of the Column
bian exposition, only they are de-
voted to scenes and events exclusively
of the middle west history. They
have been heretofore described as a
whole, those received by Postmaster
Thomas being as follows:
Twos, red, Farming in the West. =
| Fours. orange. Indian Hunting
Buffalo,
Elves. blue, Fremont on Rocky
Mountains.
Fights. brown, Troops Guarding
Emigrant Train
Tens, purple, "Hardships of Emf.
grants.
Postmaster Thomas has prepared
and had neatly bound comparative
statement of the business of the
Rock Island postoifice from Oct.
l, 1897, to April 80, 1898. 1t
shows that in that time the
business of the Office amounted to
the following: Money order transac-
tons, 9O,765: register transactions,
6l.o1S; pieces of mail dispatched,
S.154, 300; pieces of mail for city dis
tribution, 2.409, $50; mails received,
5,46O: pouches received, 1850; mails
dispatched, $3.50; pouches dispatched,
14,O4O; registered mails received.
1920; mails dispatched, 2,1OO. 1t
is stated that the postoflice at
Rock Island is the terminus of five
mail carrying railroads and the pay
ING office of 16 railway postal
clerks. According to Money Order
Register Clerk Miss Huesing, the
/ business of the offices now amounts
to $40, 900 year. and an instance of
I he gradual gain in the past II wears
is shown by the fact that in 1854 the
to tai business amounted to $4,000.
and in 1885 $4,000.