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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

w. IL. Williams is confined To tha
house by slight injuries caused by fall
ING on pile Of pipe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bealc and dauCh-
ter. Suzelle. and Miss Hattie Beale
nave gone to Cobhosseecontee to camp
a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Leslie c. Cornish Esq wont ;,
Portland on the EXPRESS Yesterday
morning, to attend the law court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Herbert NJ. Rowe. editor of the Maine
sportsman, was in the city FOR sort
time. yesterday. on his way TO port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

The Captain Chapman farm situate In
Augusta on the Coombs Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over 1oN
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.
may6,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Oscar Gardiner of Cross Hill. was
one Of the business visitors to Au-
susta, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
WORCESTER. MASS.
n C MENNENM n.a

Courses of study in Mechanical, t:iy,l
ana Electrical Engineering Chemistry
General Science. New and extensive
laboratories in Engineering, Electricity,
Lnyslcs ana Chemistry. Special facili-
ties in Steam and Hydraulics 1o4nn-c
Catalogue. showing positions flI,d by
graduates. mailed free. Address j. i,
Marshall, Registrar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Lottie $. Stafford will "n'.' mence he'
annual sale at cost. Tuesday. July ~
and continue until Sept .mhe lat
tues, thurttsa aug2, cod to 4opt -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

G. l., Marston of Lewiston. was in
The city short time. Thursday fore
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

DR.. G. NJ. Twitcheu left on the
Yankee, yesterday for n short business
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Frcd Leighton Of Boston. formerly of
mrs cay, was the guest of friends,
yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Warren Seckins of Windsor was ana
u Thursday's business visitorsta the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Mrs. George Perkins of China. was in
the city, Thursday. calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Mrs. p. II. s. Vaughan and Children
are visiting relatives in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Wallace Blount of Skow hegal, was
in tie city a short time Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Miss Emma WadleiEh Of Bston. Is
in the city visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

General Selden Common was in Port.
land on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Representative +. T. Guerrsey 0,
Dover. is in the city on bushes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

A. NJ. Shi3les OF Knox, vas in the
city on business. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Band dating stamps with initials or
full name and address for cancelling the
new revenue stamps as required by law
only 10 cents each. c. W. Fletcher. 81
Chapel street, Augusta, Me.
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
FOR SALE.

House and lot at 10 East Chestnut
street, opposite st. Latharne's hall In.
quire or address George W. Hamlin. Au-
susta. july2S d2mos*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

The rooms in the Quimby block. recent
~ occupied by the Gospel Banner
Macomber, Farr 4 Written. tan29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss NJ. f. Sheehan, 80 Court street, is
prepared. to call at homes to do first
class work in shampooing. manicuring.
pedicuring and chiropody. aug 6d2mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Mrs. a. w. Case has retained from
visit to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
New Advertisements To.Day.

j. s. Smiley. !.
e. II. Beane.
&. X. Parfridxe.
Steamer fsIarder.
F'els-Naptha Sap.
Iiostetter's Blaers.
Circuit Court Notice.
VI. steinert & bns co.
DR.. Pierce's Fasorite Prescrin,ion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
LOST.

Gold stick pin. shape of heart, with
enameled violet inside; small diamond on
violet. Lost on State street between
Congregational church and Glover Btters
factory. Return to Journal office and re-
ceiVc reward augSdlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Red oak plank one and one-half to five
inches thick. II. II. Harvey, 102 Bangor
street. July16 mo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

PIANO FOR SAI.E-Rosewood case,
carved legs, l-3 octaves, old reliable
maker Tone and action good. ana war
ranted in perfect order Easy terms of
payment. W. a. Carlisle. 70 Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Furnished cottage on Squirrel Island.
Inquire of II. L. Smith, Augusta, Me.
iulyidtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
Local Matters.
II Ha Known.

If | had only know, dear heart
The royal rose = red.
In beauty blown at mornings star,
Wonld lie this evening dead
| would have loved 4 more ne,bs,s
If | had only knosn,
If | had only knownin time
That summers glos would fads.
The royal MONDAY golden prime
Pass into evening ssade
II would have been rnsre dear IA ma
II had only known
II ! had only known ihdays of yors
How hard your way nd steep.
Had seen the burden tat van bora
The pain that made Yu weep.
! had been gentler TO ym. dear
II i had only known
ss-"a--.-~s
Oh, love. dear live. If Ihad known
Your rose-crowned sunny head
Your tender heart once nine alona
Would lie here colds ana dead
How kind / would have tsen ~ vou,
on. God, If had knowM
Lawton In aConstltution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
FOUND.

Small purse, on Western avenue. con-
tanning money. Owner may have same by
calling at Journal office, proving property
and paying for ad. aug1ld2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Store suitable for furniture business.
Four floors and basement: elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floor. can
be arranged for desirable Offices. Inquire
Of Atkinson Furnishing Co. Ila Wster
street. Augusta. aug1.d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

First-class ofiice, second story Hill &
Macomher block; also front ONCE. third
story same block. TO rent ut low price.
Office just repaired and plumbed.
jneldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
FOR SALE.

Good as new, two seated beach wagon
one harness collar and harness new a
good family horse and a good worker
Come and see them. f. w. Colby Page
St. ausIt dew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

\ convenient rent OF five rooms Apply
Bank. 3uE5.d;f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

BARGA1NS-One new hand made light
open Bangor punt buggy, one light piano
box open wagon, used one season, one
new panelled top express wagon hand
of the way. E. G. Storer, Is Grove ST.
AUGUSTA. apr4 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

The highways department. Western dis
trlct. includes the three accounts marked
with ., which should be added together TO
find the amount expended in the West
ern district.
The account of common schools is
shown as overdrawn 81, 460. 90 This re-
suits from the fact that the school fund
mas not been apportioned for the current
year; the amount to be credited to this
account is included in the &c., OF cred
tied to the general account of schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

House No. Is Grove street. about July
t. also MeoniAn han for entertainments
and dances. Apply 10 James A. Getcht II.
janitor, or by letter to Horace North.
Peabody. Mass. 20 Lowell street.
ilNlNltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12
TO LET.

After September 1st. the store now oc-
cupied by the American Tea Company On
the northwest corner of Water ana
Bridge streets. Apply TO Mrs. Il. 4 Nh
son, y Summer street. aug!l,dtf
Furnished rooms to let At is Gage
street. Prices. 10 cents ana 81 per week.
aug9 dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

NORTH LAKE VIEW HOUSE, Togus
lake. five miles east Pettengills Corner
Board. lodgings, boats. horse feed. &c
Accommodations for large parties and
picnics. Two camps to let. Good fishing
w. f.. Barrows, Prop. aug5. dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

MADAM BRANN- Clairvoyant. Is at AZ
Gage street, Augusta, Me. oct25, diff
f. W. Spencer No. Is Winthrop street.
will loan money on any kind Of personal
property. may4,dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

The Atlantic house at Ocean Point is
open for the summer. Excursionists will
find good chance to procure good din
ner for 80 cents. c. T.. Hoxie. jly2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-12

Mrs. Antonio II. Sawyer. contralto, will
be In Waterville during July and August.
While In Waterville. Mrs. Sawyer will re-
ceive a limited amber OF pupils in voice
culture. II class in Augusta or other
nearby cities should be formed one day
in a week could be devoleu to 1t. For
terms and particulars address. Mrs. An
tonia II. Sawyer. S32 7th Avenue. New
York. apr25, Diff
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
BONDS.


New York, May 2S.-Flour-Weak and
lower with wheat; city nill patents, nom
mal; winter patents, SG.ieaG.G5; city mill
clears. nominal; western straights, $GlOa
G.25; Minnesota patents. SG.G0aIlO; winter
extra, $4.40a53j; Minnesota bakers, $jl5a
5.3j; winter low grades, $2.9Oa3. Wheat
Spot weak; No. 2 red, $L&3ia, f. o. b.,
afioat export grade; options were some
what dCmoralizcd today: opening weak
under bearish crop news. they rallied
briskly on July COvcrirg and then col.
laspod under heavy foreign selling and
general liquidation, closed lower; May,
Closed $l,35; July, $l.OSl2a1l3H, closed
ShU9is; September S6IaS9isc closed
SG3ic.; December, SIkaSi6sc. closed S3lscA
Corn-Spot weak: No >, G2lIc.. f. o. b.,
ahOat; options opened steady on unfavor-
able crop returns ana big weekly clear
anCcs but eventually yielded TO the
break i'm wheat and closed &c. lower;
May, 3G7sa3I4 &C., closed 3G5sc.; July, 37iia
377sc., closed 37&c,; September. 2Hia3S7sc.,
closed 3>lIC; December, S>'sa39i &C., closed
3N'sc Oats-Spot quiet; No. g 32iac.; No.
3, 32c.; No, . white, GGlac.; No. 8 white, BE:
track mixed. western, 32i2a2}lgc. track
white western, @3a3Sc. track white, state,
ai1;Nc.: options without feature, ruling
dun ana weak; closed iIC. lower; May,
closed 32l4c. Beof-Stcady; family, $l9.jOa
T.: extra mcgs, SOCIAL; beer hams, S23, 30
a2i; packet Sll5pal2; city extra India
mess, $Sal2. cut Moats-Dun; picked
bellies, Gi2a7l4c.; do shoulders, Iaic.; do.
hams, 734aNc. Lard-Steady; western
steam closed at SG.ajaG4O; city. $5.SjaG,
nominal; May, closed $40, nominal; re-
fined steady; continental, $500; S. A, ST.; /;
compound, 47,ailLc. Pork-Quiet; mess,
Hli0all.75; short clear sl2.5Oali5O; fam
lily, $l25oal}5O. Butter Steady; western
creamery, l3l2al6iac.; do. factory. lOiaal2c: :
Elgins lGl2c,; imitation creamery, 12allc. !;
state dairy, l2i2al5lac,; do. creamery, l3i (.
alGi2c. Chccso-State large white, Gi4c. (;
small do 7c.; light skins, 5iaaGc.; part
skins 5a5iac.: fun skins, 2a3C, Eggs
quiet: state and Pennsylvania. 12iaC. /:
western fresh l2llGl%c.; southern .1naa
1liac. Pototocs--Quiet: Now York. S2a?.iO;
sweets. new, $3jOai Tallow- Firm city
fsC hid; country. 37sa4lkc., as 10 quality
PctrCloum-Dull: united closed no mar
kcr; refined New York S61j; PhiadrlI
ohia and Baltimore 500; do. in bulk
$500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

The Lackawanuas challenge the West
Side Browns for June ). the South Side
club for June II and the MinOokas on
the Dunmore grounds for June 10.
The LaCkaWannaS defeated the Tay-
lor Reds at Taylor Saturday after
noon by the score OF 2S to s. Gaughan
had to do the tWirlnG for the LaCka-
wannas as the regular pitchers were
out of condition. The Taylor boys
were never in it. They used up all
their pitching talent to stop the severe
CannOnadinG Of the Lackawannas, hut
to no purpose Considering the cOnd-
tion of the grounds, the visitors put up
an excellent fielding game. The Lack
awannas play the CarbOndale team at
FarVieW today.
The Tarlor Greys accept the chal-
lcnge Of the North End Stars for a
game on the Taylor grounds for Tues
day afternoon, Nay 81, at $50 O'clock
Michael Day, captain.
The MinOoka team and the West Side
Harmonics battled for honCrs ON the
formers ground yesterday. The con-
test was listlcss and devoid of any gilt
edge playing. 1t was noticeably appar-
ent that the visitors We're Outclassed
The game will be the last homo game
unless some enthusiasts stop the con-
trOyorsy between the players and the
hotel men. The visitors were defeated
by the score Of Is to s.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
Del. Lacka. and Western.
Effect Monday. Nov. q, 1897.

Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
press for New York and all points East,
lao, 300, 5.l5, 500 and 1905 q. M; l2.55 and
3.S3 p. IN.
Express for Easton, Trenton. Philadel-
phia and the South, 5.15, 500 and 1920 a.
a., 2.55 and 1888 p. III.
Washington and way stations, 3.45 p. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation, 6.l0 p. m.
Express for Binghamton, Oswego, Ell
mira, Corning Bath, Dansyille, Mount
Morris and Buffalo. 1910, 2.35, 800 a. M.
and Los p. m, making close connections
at Buffalo to all points in the West,
Northwest and Southwest.
Binghamton and way stations, LOS p. m.
Nicholson accommodation, 5l5 p. IN.
BinghamtOn and Elmira express, H.5J
p. m.
Express for Utica and Richfield Springs,
ESQ a. M, and l.55 y. IN.
Ithaca, 2.3J, 800 a. m. ana 165 p. m.
For northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes
Barre, Plymouth Bloomsbury and Dam
vile, making close connections at North
umberland for Williamsport, Harrisburg,
Baltimore, Washington and the South
Northumberland and intermediate sta
tions, 600. 1905 a. M, and l.G5 and GOO p.
m.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations,
sos ard lilo n. m. Plymouth and inter-
mediate stations, S.35 and s.5e p. m. For
Kingston 12.45 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information, pocket time
tables. etc. apply to NJ. L. Smith, Dis
trict Passenger Agent. depot ticket Of
fee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
COLUMBIA INJURED
United States Cruiser Struck by the
British steamer, Foscoiia--A Big
Hole in Her Starboard side.

New York May 29.-The United States
cruiser Columbia arrived at the Brook
lyn navy yard this evening with big
hole in her starboard side. Captain
Sands reports that at 7.3S y. m. last
right off Fire island, during thick fog,
she was run into by steamer Foscolia,
British, which left yesterday for Bor-
deaux with a cargo Of general mer-
C1andse.
The Foscolia struck the Columbia on
starboard quarter, just forward of the
after Larbette. cutting clean into the
hull, making hole about ten feet high
and six feet wide, filing the compart-
ment with water. The Foscolia sunk
almost Immediately after, but the CO.
lumbia succeeded i'm roscuing all of her
crew of twenty-one men and landed
them at st. George, s. l. The Column
bia will likely be placed in the dry
dock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
RAILROAO TIME TABLES
Central Railroad OF New Jersey
Oehigh and Susquehanna DivisionO

Stations in New York-Foot of Liberty
street, ~ r.. and South Ferry Whitshdli
street, , ,,.o,,,-,,,aI,, i,s,,r
ING cleanliness and comfort: .-.
TiNiE TABLE IN EFFECT MAY 10, 1875
Trains leave Scranton tor flttston'
Wilkes Barre, etc, a. SOU, WV u, M l-V
935 32O, 7lO p, m. Sundays, 100 a. m,
l'YS %or t'iI, iII,oKew6od kew and Atlantic City, s."
a. For or New York, Nswarl, and Elizabeta
nTessl u. m. sunday 2.lo p. m, ira.
lno,inr / 20 .. N arrives at PHILADELPHIA
R|ading Terminal I.Oj p, N. and Nov
A4LK ATdr ~ TNIonch p Chunk, Allentown, Bethle.
,,ioO O' ltaston and Philadelphia, $50 u, m,
i25 3.2O p m. sundays 40 p m
points South and West wa Bethlehem'
OF To- ong Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at
$50 n. m and l.2O p' m
nor Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg,
via Allentown, $50 a. m. l,20 p. m. sun
d1E, ~ 'Et2otRtsVille. Rtt $50 a. m. l2o p. m.
Returning leave New York, foot Of Lib
erty street, North River, at 400, 9.l0 (eN-
pressp a. M l.30 teNprcss) p, m. sunday.
Il. leave "a e. New York. South Ferry. foot
whitehall street, at 9.JS a. M. l25 D. m.
Passengers arriving or departing from
with all the elevated railroads, Broadway
cable cars and ferries to Brooklyn and
staten Island, making quick transfer 10
and from Grand Central Depot and Long
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal,
92l a. m, 800 p. m. Sunday, 6.l5 a. IN.
Through tickets to all puiats at lowest
rate may be ,h, h9a on on aPpG9bLon ~ n Sd-
II. T.. BALDWIN Gen. Pass. Agt.
J, ii. OLHAUSEN. Gen. Supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
Delaware and Hudson.

On Monday, May 21, trains will leave
Scranton as follows:
For Carbondale--G.2O, 755 S55, lois a.
M; 1900 noon; l.2l, 2,20. 1852, 5.25, 6.25, 1851,
9.l5. 1l.OO p m; ll6 a. m.
For Albany, Saratoga, Montreal, Bos-
ton, New England points, ETC., GO a. M,
For Honesdale-6.2o, s.55, 1O.15 a. m;
100 noon; 2.2O, 5.25 p. m.
For Wilkes Barre--6.45, $50. S.45. 9.3S,
10 % a: m, 1905, l.25, 2.lS, 1888, 427 610 750,
For New York, Philadelphia, etc, via
Lehigh Valley X. r., Gas a. m, 1905 1.25.
4.27 p. IN. (with Black Diamond Express),
ll.S0 p. m.
For PENNSYLVANIA R. r. points-645. Oss
For western points via Lehigh Valley
r. r., $50 a. in, 1905. 1888 with Black
Diamond Express). 1925 11.3O p. m.
Trains will arrive at Scranton as fol-
lows:
From Carbondale and the north-6.4o,
745, $40, 9.34, 1910 a. m; 300 noon; 1.20,
2l5 3.25, 4.23, $40 As, 1925 li.27 p. m.
From Wilkes-Barre and the south-6.t5,
$50, $50, 1910, ll.55 a. m; Lie, PA, 3.4S,
$40 6.2l, 7.53, 9C5 1905 p. M; l.l3 a. IN.
Complete information regarding rates
to all points in the United States and
Canada may be obtained at the ticket Of
flee in the depot.
Special attention given to Western and
Southern resort business.
]. w. BURDICK, G. p. A., Albany. N. Y.
II. w. CROSS. D. p. A, Scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
PhilndeIphia Live Stock.

Philadelphia, May -Beevcs-Roceipts,
2.>iO head; hogs, i97l head. Beef Cattle
Only fair demand and prices weaker; OK
tra, t7,a5c.. good, 4'sa4%c.; medium, 41sa
iiac,; common, 4afIC. Shocp--Activo and
firm; extra, 4LaligC.; good, 334aic., me-
dium &Au3l2C.; common, 3a3lc.; lambs,
4iaal5sc.; spring lambs %a5c. Ilogs-Fair
demand and firm; GaGilc, for best western;
5aiaGc. for other grades. Cows-Fat cows,
fairly active, 2l2a3iic.; thin cows, mod
crate request AT Sal5c.; veal calves, ac-
tive at 4iaa7c.; milch COWS, steady at 2jd
4Oc Beef Cattlc-GCCd demand at Gas, %.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30

Philadelphia May 29.-Whcat-- lOc. low
er; contract grade, May, $L2yal25. Corn
--i2c lower; No, mixed, May and June,
3Ia27i2c. POtatoes--Cnchanged white,
choice. per bushel, SOaS5C; do fair to
good 1ul'5'. Buttor-Firm ana iaalc.
higher; fancy western creamery, lG-c.;
do. prints i1c, Egrs--Eirm ana i-c. high
er; fresh, nearby, 12c.; do. western l2c.;
DO. southern, lie. ChCCsC--Stcady. Re-
fined Sugars - UNCHANGED. Cotton
steady. Cw-Firm; city, prime, IN
hoEshead, $40; county. in barrels. 34c. (;
dark, do, 3Ic.; cakes, lc,; grease, 3a3hc,
Live Poultry-Unchange fowls, Sl.a9c. /;
old roosters, Gee; spring chickens 25a2Sc,
Rcceipts-Flour, 1000 barrels and 1000
sacks wheat, 5000 bushels; corn, 2H,OeO
bushels oats 10000 bushels. Shipments
Wheat. li,00l bushels; corn. 43i 900 bush
els; oats. 10000 bushels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
PROPOSALS. FoR EnRNIsHING STA

tionery, Fuel and other Supplies.
In compliance with the Constitution and
the laws of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylVania, we hereby invite sealed pro-
posals, at prices below maximum rates
fixed in schedules, to furnish stationery,
fuel and other supplies for the several
departments OF the State Government,
and for making repairs in the several de-
partments and for the distribution OF the
public documents. for the year ending
the first Tuesday of June, A ID. 1883.
Separate proposals will be received and
separate contracts awarded as announced
in said schedules. Each proposal must
be accompanied by a bond, with at least
two SurctiCS or one surety company, APP
proved by Judge of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of the county in which the per-
son or persons making such proposal may
reside, conditioned for the faithful per
fOrmancc of the contract, and addressed
and delivered to the Board of Commits
siOners of Public Grounds and Buildings
before twelve o'clock NJ, of Tuesday, the
9TH day of June. A. d. 1898, at which time
the proposals will be opened and pub
lished, in the Reception Room of the EX.
eCutiVe Department at Harrisburg, and
contracts awarded as soon thereafter as
practicable.
Blank bonds and schedules containing
all necessary information can be OBJ
tained at this Department.
j. c. DELANEY,
For the Board Of Commissioners OF
Public Grounds and Buildings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
Chicago Live stock.

Chicago, May 2S The receipts OF cattle
this week foot up j0,SjJ head as compared
with iGS2l last week; prices are Nc, lower
than a week ago. Choice 90 good steers,
$LGja52o; mediums. A4jaiGO; stockers and
feeders, $ia5; COWS and ho!fcrs 34Oal;
western steers, SiaA7j; Texas steers, $3.50
a4IO. The weeks receipts Of hogs were
$4,000 head against $4,000 last week,
Prices averaged 5alOC lower than yes
terday and closed 2oa2jc, lower than
week ago. Lights, S3.70atl5; mixed butch
ers, S3s5aA3J; heavy, S3,95ai, 30; pigs, 81, i0a
$50 About GO 800 head of sheep were re-
Ceived during the week against Gl,S21 last
week, Prices were steady AT the recent
advance. Common to choice sheep, S2al;
export sheep, $40; fancy yearllngs ITO;
clipped lambs, S475; wOOlcd lambs, $i7Il
6; spring lambs, SGa7 per 100 pounds Re
coipts-Cattlo, 300 head; hogs, ll,OOO head; /;
sheep, 1000 head.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-30
FIRE AT PlTTSBURG.
Henderson and Johnson's Warehouse
Entirely Destroyed.

Pittsburg, May 29.--IIendcrsOn &
Johnson's warehouse and contents on
the south side were entirely destroyed
by fire shortly before o'clock this
morning, involving a loss Of about
$l5O,0O0 partially covered by insurance.
The building, which was a four story
brick. was located on Carson street
about a square east of the Lake Erie
depot II was filed with hay, grain,
vinegar and river supplies and was
used as a warehouse and storage house.
lIirsch Brothers and company, vinc-
gar dealers, had an office in the main
building and a large amount of Vine
gar stored in the warehouse Their loss
is estimated at $4,000, fully insured.