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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
The Races.
2.24 TROT AND PACE-PURSE $500
UNFINISHED.


Nine of the 10 horses entered for the
2.24 trot and pace, purse $500, came to
the wire for the word. A brisk breeze
was blowing down the stretch. After
two or three delays by lost boots and
repeated scoring, they took the word,
although Alcantara Boy had been
drawn, on account IF lameness. Nellie
Bly, and Denmark had pretty race TO
the half, Nellie leading. Then Den
mark let out on the back stretch and
headed Nellie, but dropped back to fifth
place at the quarters by bad
break. Laundryman and Bradford 3.
had been having a race by themselves,
but Bradford b. broke, and Laundry
man made a great bid for first place.
Nellie BLY, had a word to say about
that and landed under the wire first by
length, Laundryman, Ginger and
Denmark close behind. Time, S49,
L10A, 1.45%, 2.23A.
Then came some very good parelei
bar business and clever trained dogs.
In the second heat of the IA race,
Nellie Bly, went to the rear by long
break and Denmark took the lead with
L.aundryman close second at tne
quarter and half. Laundryman crept
along side at the threeQuarters, the
others trailing. Twas handsome
brush down the home stretch, Laundry
man fighting up inch by inch, but Den
mark refused to lose his hard-earneI
position and landed a winner by neck,
Ginger third, Nellie Eaton, fourth,
Meader Boy, fifth, Bradford B., sixth,
Waveland, seventh, and Nelly BLY,,
last. Time, 34A, Ill, 1.46A, 2.2S1s.
The wait was enlivened by a trick
bicyclist, who really is star performer
Starting his work on the stage he soon
took the track where he made the ma
chine do just as he dictated and won
the most applause of the afternoon.
Some of his feats were very difficult
The third heat of the 2.24 saw the
best start SO far of the day and Den
mark and Laundryman We're neck ana
neck to the back side when Denmark
broke and Laundryman shot away to
the front. Ginger and Meader Boy were
at it hammer and tongs behind and the
rest Of them having another race in the
rear. Now came another heart stop
ming finish. Ginger left Meader Boy
and slowly closed the gap between
Isundrvnan, who had been urged TO
his limit and could not prevent Ginger
from going by inch by inch until he
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
ASK FOR A RECEIVER.
EIectr oIyic Marine Salts Co. Stockholders
Wish to Receive Their Money.

Portland, Me-, Oct. ia bill has
been filed in the judicial court praying
that a receiver be appointed and assets
divided, of the Electrolytic Marine
Salts Co. The petitioners are Alice E.
Beckwith of Boston: Nelson Edwards
of New York: Clarence D. Fuller of
Watertown, Mass, ct ais. The petit
TONERS set forth that the scheme of
getting gold out of salt water is a
fraudulent scheme to obtain money
and that the money SO obtained was
obtained by false pretences. There
fore they pray that it may be distrl-
buted to the original subscribers.
A motion for an injunction was filed
praying that Arthur B. Ryan ct ais.
may be enjoined from paying out of
their hands any money or property be-
longing to said company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
CAN'T STAND IT.
jernegan Will Surrender to EIectrolytic
Marine Salts Co. Directors.

New Bedford, Mass, Oct. 1.-Rev.
Prescott F. Jernegan of sea water gold
fame, is contemplating a return to this
country, surrendering himself and all
his property to the directors of the
Electrolytic Marine Salts Co, and
standing for whatever punishment his
actions have made him liable.
Within few days, Jernegan's father
at Edgartown, has received letter
from his son at Brussels, stating that
he has stood it as long as he can, and
has now made up his mind to throw up
his hands and let the law take its
course. He states that he will return,
but does not say when.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
GEN. ALcER's REPLY
10 War Investigation Commission Relating to
Conduct Of His Department.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE following
is Secretary Ayers reply to the ques
tions of the war investigating COM
mission:
War Department, Wash, Oct 6.
To Major General Melville M. Dodge,
President commission appointed by
the President to investigate the con-
duct of 1e war department in the
war with Spain.
Sir-I have the honor herewith to
hand you information desired from the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12

The dwelling, two barns and out
buildings of Charles Haggerty of Lit
Teton were burned, Tuesday morning,
together with a large quantity of grain
and potatoes. Mr.. Haggartys horses
persisted. 1t is thought the fire was
caused by tramps smoking in one of
the barns. The loss is fully $30O0 while
the insurance is only $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Oct. 1l.-Forecast for
Wednesday,: New England and East
ern New York: Showers in the early
morning, followed by fair and cooler
brisk to southeast winds.
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Jacksonville to Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
FREQUENTLY BURGLARiZED.
Store and Post Office Of iabex Mariner al
Cape Elizabeth Again Robbed.

Portland, Me-, Oct. 1.-THE store of
Jabez Mariner at Town House Heights.
Cape Elizabeth. in which is located the
post office. was entered by burglars. last
night. There was nothing of value in the
post office for the thieves to secure. but
they carried off a portion of Mr.. Mar
riner's stock. This store has been burg
larized several times, the past few
MONTHS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12

At a meeting of the Westbrook city
government, Monday evening, an order
was passed that the new electric light
company must comply with the condi-
ton as to furnishing bonds to save
the city from all expense growing out
Of the erection of it's poles or wires or
it's poles would be removed by the city
at the expense of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
PRESIDENT At OMAHA.
Largest Crowd Ever Assembled in that Cit,
Gives Him Royal Welcome.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 11.-President Nc
arrival in Omaha by the largest crowd
that has ever lined the streets of the
city. The welcome accorded to the
President was enthusiastic in the ex-
IRENE.
AT the City hall the visitors were as
signed to seats on a temporary plat
form from which they reviewed a mag
nificent carnival parade Of 40 floats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
BURGLARS AT PALERMO.
Rob Post Office Of SIT and Take $50 Worth
Of Goods from Store.

Palermo, Me, Oct. 1.-Tuesday MORN
ing, it was discovered ,lat the post office
of this village had been broken into by
burglars and some s11 in money and
stamps stolen. A business store was also
entered and about $50 worth of goods
taken. There is no clue to the culprits
vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12

Jacob Denherder's private bank in Zee
land, Mich. Was broken into, early Tues
day morning, and. the safe blown open
with dynamite and rified 1t is said The
loss will be $4,000. Rain has oblitcrated
all trace of the robbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
FAIR. COOLER.

Boston, Oct 11-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity, Wednesday,: Fair wea-
Their; cooler; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12

AICSCAtCu AOA AASVA Cat oAA ASAASS
EXPENDITURES IN
Claims by death, endowments
and annuities, surrendered
policies and dividends or
returns premiums, total paid
pOlicyholders .................
Taxes. Expenses, including
agents commissions, adver-
Using, salaries, &c.
Profit and loss account, in
Guiding premiums on bonds
purchased, and 500, 900
charged off from real estate
to cover possible deprecia-
ton ...................
Total expenditures. .............
ASSETS JANUARY l.
Cash on hand and in banks.
Loans on collateral, u. S.
bonds and other securities.
United States and other
bonds, par..s.
First bonds and mortgages
on real estate.
Real estate. ...............
Loans on policies in force. -.
Agents balances and cash
obligations ...................
Interest due and accrued ;. :. d.
MET deferred and unreported
premiumS on policies In force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
Total expenditures.
ASSETS JANUARY l.
Total ........................

~ LIABILITIES.
kReservet fund, I per cent and
All other claims. ............. s5S,
8urplus. eonipany's standard, IL!
Gurplus by legal standard of
N j., N. Y, etc. based on
market value of assets and 4
per cent. reserve. ~
Policies issued and revived in
1897, Is. 149. insuring. ....... 34,6l
Policies in force Jan. LIST, 1898,
92.738, insuring. ................ 234, 4.
The company has paid over $500
Maine and has larger per cent.
the insurance it has written In tn
now in force than any other comp
C. F. DUNLAP, District Ag
% Exchange St., Portland
r. II. ENWRIGHT. So. Gard.nel
o. j. HUSSEY, Vassalboro.
Special Agents.
march4. eOdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
.aA5. 1893
$50 ANNUAL STATEMENT.
OF THE
Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Co.
NEWARK, MI.
AMZI DODD, President.
RECEIPTS IN 1897.

Received for premiums. .......
Received for interest and rents
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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-03-29

Ffhe Hebrew excursion to st. simon
as largely attended, and most en- i.
'jayable day is reported,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-03-29

ARA-F A@tAN-sb ~ \ Rss
BotR the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on The Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy aud Observation-Disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KE New YORK. RK
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-03-29
SHORT BUT SPICY
NOTES OF THE NEWS
The Happenings Of the City as
Caught BY "The Times"
Men.
MATTERS PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Brief Statements Of the Many Things That
Make Up the Busy Round
Of Life.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Air.J. = Lott has been on trip to
Douglas % business.
r, A. swords, a popular commercial
man, i at the oglethorpe.
The rush 81 vessels for The past two
day has kept the pilots aud tug boats
very busy
Tfhe Hebrew excursion to st Simon
as largely attended, and most en-
'j9yable day is reported.
MY h.use and lot No. 6Il c street
for sale At a bargain for cash A. r.
Ashbg. mar2s 20.
For Victor b cycle, good as
new, for baif cost, Easy terms. Call
at TIMKs eiiice.
Plant System playing cards are on
sale at the Brown Drug Co.'S for rs
cents per pack. m24tf
ia Womack was "a the city yester-
day and left for Albany with the Ri
ilemen last night.
"A fine Office and sleeping rooms to
rent in the J B. Wright building cor
ner Newcastle and Gloucester streets.
Apply ~ 2Os Newcastle street.
mr2O-ap20
Re Hoilingsworth, the new Pres
bgLerlan pastor, is drawing large con.
ations, aud preaching exception.
good sermons.
Hson having pianos or organs 10
yed OF repairs or tuning can have
them attended to at reasonable rates
BY addressing VIM. Deal. oxIethorps
Hotel -
The greater includes the les
sarsaparilla cures scrofula, and may
be depended npon to cure boils and
pimples.
Prison Commissioner J. l.. Beach
left last night for Atlanta. The pr.
son commission meeta today to pass on
the pardon OF Mrs. Mobiles, and Mr.
Beach will be at the session.
Lost-A white, liver spotted dog.
When last seen had chain on. He has
name plate with A. G. Raby on collar;
Also aeon, Ca, dog tax badge. FIna
der please return to l.. d. Gale. II
Wanted = First class salesman to
open branch for q Chicago house
must be well acquainted with clothing
trade Of city. Address 10 confidence,
+. a. G., this paper. 20 81
The Brown Drug Co, wants ali
mothers OF children less than one
year old, to call at ITS drug store and
register SO to get free sample bottles
% matted milk.
Pitts carminative is pleasant to
the taste, acts promptly and never
fails to give satisfaction. It carries
children over the critical period Of
teething A few doses will demon
strate It's superlative virtues. Ask
your druggist for Pitts Carminative.
Prof Deal who is arranging the
minstrel performance for the benefit
Of the CuJans, reports the movement
progressing nicely and Will soon be
ready TO publish the program.
| have been afflicted with rheuma-
item for fourteen years and nothing
seemed TO give any relief. was able
70 be around all the time, but con-
Stantly suffering. / had tried every
thing ] could hear Of and at last was
told TO try Chamberlain Pain Balm,
which did, and was Immediately re-
lieyed and in short time cured. / !
am happy 10 say that it has not since
returned josh EDGAR, Germantown
Cal. For sale by [. N. Bishop, drug
Qist.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-03-29

Mr.. ]. y Lott has been on trip to
Douglas ca business.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-03-29

My hyuse and lot No. 5Il c street
for sale at bargain for cash A. r.
Ashbg. mai22 20.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05

sixteenth infantry band, Fort sheroan
were drowned Sunday while skating =,
',ie AXE. Two other boys went through
The lee with them. but were rescued
There are now ls7 paiients IN The In.
zane asylum at Blaekioot, leo maIes ana
y. Females. Six months ago thre we've
~ males and 80 fetnaleA Since then os
males have been received and ii iemaIas.
% haales and two females have been ais.
enlarged and four males and one gemals
aafe died. The BILLS allowed al M meet.
.ng ioF the last quarter amounsad ~
slv'7ue W, divided as follows: Gen.
ss.l expense. sss.sss so; Improvements
.''ss'ss. The appropriation for the main.
Nssnee o. the asylum for the two year.
fs"n The amount expended dur.
ing ms year vas 80, 7al 50.
NeA's Of bloody fight at Agatha nine
allis's southeast Of Juliaetta. has ,eaehsd
NJ. iosh A. result I'd Wheeler.s IN
= dfspaired Of and Martin Reehtel i :
might've from justice. Beehtel Was ~,
u.i leF eonntsrfeiting a short time ago
~ wheeler Was the pFinripal witness
against him. Bechtel was dischaYged
however, GA account Of his yonthfulness
me i.stiies met At dance given by lin,
Ian. q AGATHA. with the result that
Mhseirs Was battered and bruised prob.
ahly fatally. Ply
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
LIFETIME OF ACCUMULATION.


Chicago, Feb. 2.-Allen Fafrbank Of
Wheaton, Ill, Is dead, and in his death
that town lost q most unique citizen.
Horse trader. accumulation Of stocks.
bonds and mortgages, miser-he left be-
hind him a bunch Of property worth
something like 100000. For years and
years he had lived IN 4 cottage without
q trace Of even ordinary comfort The
rule Of his life was rigid economy. Banks
10 him were institutions not 10 be trust
Cd and he kept his possessions at home
Mortgagea. bonds and stocks he secreted
IN hooks known only to himself, his wife
or the housekeeper.
Two strangers passed night with Fair
bank II years ago. He told them he was
rich, that he had no faith in banks and
that he kept hismoney in the house. In
the morning they went away. Two weeks
later they returned masked and accom-.
panied by several other men. They de.
manded Fairbanks money. The miser re.
fused 20 comply or 10 show them the hid.
ing place. Hot irons applied "a his bare
feet failed tdnbpen his mouth. They tried
his wife with the same result. Similar
torture brought out the secret from Dora.
the hoiisekeeper and the villains got away
with sl20O0 in government bonds and
about $500 in currency. The robbers
We're captured and Fairbanks recovered
most Of the money and all Of the bonds.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
GOLD MADE FROM SILVER.
sample Received From Professor
Emmenss Factory.

Spokane, Feb. 2.--Prof John Mckenzie
has rare treasure. II is a little square
Of gold about one-qnarter Of an inch each
way. just received from Prod. s. II. En-
mems of New York city.
That gold was made from a Mexican
silver dollar said Prof Mckenzie. 1T
Is the product Of Prof Emmens' process
by which gold is made from silver, Mexi
can dollars being subjected to tremendous
blows from heavy hammer, and this at
a temperature close to actual zero. Prof
Emmens has already sold T37 ounces to the
Cnited States mint, and also an ingot to
English buyers. Prof croOkes and Prof
Dewar are making gold in England BY
the same process. II is very simple-in
fact. believe could make gold here in
Spokane, though, Of course, il would re
qnire expensive machinery
Prof. Mckenzie also has a letter from
the director Of the United States mint
stating that gold has been deposited By
Prof Emmens. but the director has NO
means Of knowing where ii was obtained
A private letter from Prof Emmens to
Prof Mckenzie states that he is nov
to put in a new plant that viii
turn out $1,000 ounces Of gold per month.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05

GloversrilIe, n. y, Feb. 2.-The AIvord
house, one Of Gl0yeTsyiIles landmarks. a.
wei as the largest boleI IN Fulton county.
being a handsome fcur-story structure.
was destroyed by FIRE yesterday morning.
The building burned with almost inered.
ible rapidity and spectators shnddered n
the thought that some Of the inmates
would be unable 70 escape from the fiery
furnace.
There was wild scramble on the paff
Of the guests to escape from the building
with their personal property, but many
were forced to Zee without saving any.
thing. A few Of the guests made their
escape by the stairways, but the smoke
soon cut Of this retreat.
The next resort Of the imprisoned peo-
pie was the windows. As their terror
stricken faces appeared, the great crowd
below watched breathIessIy hoping that
all would be saved. The guests who were
thus entrapped did not long hesitate to
take the risk Of jumping, though some
were rescued from their periIous posi.
tons by the firemen. Others Eeaped from
the windows, seveml being more or less
injured
Six Of the gests persisted in the flames.
Total property loss-is about 100000.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
POSTMASTER KIPPRH KILLED.


l@r@lston. ldaho. Jan. sI.-D. A. kin.
20 postmaster At Kippsn, a prominent
~. q the reservation district, Was
KILLED fsadsy by Joseph Moranrls ooun.
" Surveyor oi Nes PrTne county. a he
assisEs hniias On the reservation
aiesaiagas, accompanied by tso men.
saaaAe here and sarfendsfed hinssif Into
W ssisseay II Sheriff Rarsoa. When
saisrassssiHg himself be made beat a brief
sss's'Ssns II the AFFAIR and the detail. a
~ sIaE~dy viii not b. known until he
hsaiays d tAs sosanTs jury arc made
ftesn snfernasioa At hand. however. Il
sps~sn that ihc H.ra haA MT l~~a ON
ttasndig tsrRs i.s .nsas time. owing %
unsatisfactory basines4 relations. No.
s%nEns @Sns = Homestead neaF the ia.
stsal sats~ r.adBrtaA b. kipprn. ana the
lsssss lad PioasA aRa cultivated the lana
sitA sAs nssienssAssaiHg that be could -,
saste lssss iFasa the ownsF. Nicaragua
ssseaqnraiiy discovered that Il he leasea
Aas sstarsssad b. p6ald Io.s his riehts
ard 70 s1l&alnsd the ease 10 Kits.en. The
sss'irs 'vsalsnd In bitter irriinss hrsueen
shs Esr@ sni vas hnsily temporarily srl,
tlssa lsy MsfsnEns giving his no,s 10 Kip.
F@s - iAr sna1an, n laha4 psSiosnsa.
sta he anslssstandlnR that Il pousIl,lr
kspssa soald ~ gi,rH = iess. At ,Ls land
"a s@Susss The EnasirT sas in hae os-sAI.
ssea iAfs~ n~ks sEo. uhsn Morangus
aasae I" issisinu In aitsbaAncp on the
ss'ssSss e thr coinsy cpmsaissionsrA No.
Esssas scanparssd his ishor hsre and
tsssias,i his haas-ssaaa Friday nl.ont II
e'sisTA. sha ihs tragedy happcn~d.
iiss hfsst sAatstnrni a thr affair i 10
M s6sSt that uhsn he tuarhsd has houae
ksffsa Wa thsfs. ahi lhs land difficulty
vss sWasaissriy ,hs sabjeyt II = spirited
als@sssam. MagAngas Fsy.osisd that whIle
IN Iretsson hx srvNFvd legal advicc and
ssal4 nj iasS his kasnrsiasa. uhsn Kip
P~u sssan,sd . IhrsaisniHs at,iiads and
Stated tAs, be paaiI soluprl hlm 10 uiEu
lrsas MaspMeus thru drvw a rrvalVeg
ss3 Erred srvstsl shoas al kipprn. The
lsasss ~ ssIus The ihrrshoia q the door
sed est4fsd ainasa INSTANTLY.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
TO TEST BIAxD-ALLIsOx ACT.
a nsa.vGabIs sus In.asssea at
netFsta.

Irtsuis, FEB IA tSicndly suit IN
sAanrssy uas h~xun Yesterday in tho CIR
sssii s-aFt IL Puntiac 10 determine the
sNnasiiaiinaAlily II the Hand Allispn al
sss ack et Isis
SsspArn RAldstn. . netroii oapiialist.
pssyhssnl sap,s tsnd upon uhieh shete i
a usnrtRags hsld BY Fred 4. BskeT, chair.
nan II ihs dsfnucgatic state ceniral CON.
mites Nj. tlaiAutn tendrfrd sIl silver
ss.llars In TayHeni Il the amount due on
tho shosssrs Mr.. Baker declined TO &C.
ryps silver dollars unless enough 81 them
wesp srbdsfri 10 Equal the debt 81 The
rsp~as laIIion valns 81 silver. AcCorl'
iagiy usit vas lsg'in 10 oh,ain DERIVE
sOsnteiling Chairman Raket 10 cancrl The
morteass and scCrps The tender made.
~ csnsrvssman Timothy Y Tsrney Is
The cusnplainaHts attorney. and all the
rssiie. ere prominrni silver men. and Will
ratry he cass TO tho Unils'i states sIi'
p4xps cuaft In any event.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
DAMAGE BY HEAT AND FIRE
San's Rays Striking Down People
and Devastating Crops.

Vancouver, b. C., Feb. 2.-The steame,
WGrrimoo has just arrived from Austria
liza. bring g rews of the most appalling
climatic conditions prevailing in many
sections Of Australia. prostrations from
heat are - numerous that the condition
OF affairs in large cities was alarming
In man instances work is out of ths
question aud Slcep impossible
Telegra'ns show the same condition
prevail 81 over the colony. The ther
monleter during the day averages about
l24 in thu shade. Ia the sun il is leo.
News ecmer from all parts of Australia
Of destruction by flames. 1t would an
pear from the press reports that the tota'
damage viii smouni 10 millions of pounds
In NIctoric colony 100000 acres had
been SWEET ciean and enormous crops de
stroyed. In other colonies houses and
harms were burned.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
Farm CROPS FOR LAST YEAR.
Etnal Estimates OF Acreage, Yield
and VaIae.

Washington. Feb. 2.-The final esti
mates Of acreage production and value Of
crops In the United States for 1897. as
made by the statistician Of the depart.
ment Of agriculture, are:
CoTu-s0. SOS 900 acres. 1902 ,aG7 .a33
bushels; value. S5I !057 .a72.
Wheat--3a.4 05g006 acres. $50. l49. les
bushels; value. &42s. 547,I2I.
Oats %. 530.375 acres. COS. T65 500
bushels; value. sllT .974,7la.
Ryel ,703y5 acres, 25.57s,32s bush.
els; value. Sl2 ,2Sa.s47.
Rarley-2.5lo,ll8 acres, G6Gss 1877
bushels; valne, s25. las, l3a.
BuckNheai--7lf.S SO acres, 1887 ash
bushels; value. S0,sI9.l ISIS.
PItatoes-2y s34,5T7 acres, I6I.OIs. aGa
bushels; value. sTa.G4s.O5a.
Hay-42.4Sa,770 acres. 0o.00a SIG tons;
value. sl0l DO. 7as.
Detailed information Of states viii be
issued in printed form in a few days. The
revision Of the estimates Of the acreage
of winter wheat and rye for the present
season Is nearing completion.
JOHN HYDE, Statistician.