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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Edmund Bailey recently assumed
charge Of the Point Adams lighthouse
relieving J, W, Munson. retired. Mr.
Bailey was formerly stationed at Cape
Fiailery, Mr. Munson. the rc,lrcd keep
~. Il one St the Oldest men in the ,lsh,.
house service q tho country, lie nrst
entered the service IN iSA For is years
he was stationed at Csps disappointment.
and can relate many ia,sresiing stories
% wrecks aloDg the coast Ia those days
lherc wOs NJ llfe-savlng crew a. tho
month % tss Columbia river. and the
bravery and daring u the Omployrs az
the lighthouse wero often called upon IA
rescue drowning fishermen and mariners
During the y years Mr. Munson was in
charge Of the station at Cape D.sappOlnt.
ment he saved e lives, In nearly every
case be riskSd his own lOr that OF dis
trcsscd men. and his record Is probably
as remarkable as that or any other keep.
er In Jae entire country, Mr. Munson
also assisted the pilots In many ways.
Il Is quite probable he will be rewarded
by the government FOR the faithful man.
ner In which he performed his duty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
SECOND ENTERTAINMENT.

All who remember the humane enter
talnment given at Rescue hall two years
ago look forward with pleasure to the
entertainment 10 be given at the Metho-
dist church, Saturday evening, November
%. An excellent program IL being pre-.
pared. many numbers Of which are very
novel
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Yesterday storm signals wero hoIstcd
and the weather man reported southwest
gales along tho coast Increasing In vo.
lociw, Towards evening tho wind tn
creased to Is miles an hour aud made
things uncomfortable for pedestrians
carrying umbrellas, Tho rein poured
down on the Jus, and unjust alike and the
clouds were thick and heavily laden with
RAIN otnging to mind that winter hA.
commenced IN earnest The strcet Gro, -
ingS are almost impossible IN many
places and shoppers wcre busily engaged
hitting useless yards ot skirts free from
the cutters, which threatened TO dcmOr.
slise them. II is so every winter and
every rainy day and nothing else Is
looked Tor In Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
BucKLEN's AREIcA sALvE

THE BEST sALvE IN the world for
Cuts. Bruises. sorcS Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever sores. Te,ter. chapped Hands.
chnblalns. Corns and all Skin Erup,lons.
and positively cures piles, or no pay ro-
ouired. I, Is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price >
cents per box. For sale BY Estes-tonn
llruR Co
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
Go East.

via Billings and burlington route. and
you reach omaha. Kansas City. st. Louis.
and all other southern and southeastern
cities half n day sooner than travellers
who take any other line.
Go cast via 81. Paul and tho Burlington
route, and you ride tho fnest train on
earth-the Burlngton.s 81. Paul-CLieago
Limited
Go east via ogden and Denver. and you
see the wonderful scenery Of the Rockies
famed the world over as tho most mag.
nIicent on tho continent.
Tickets az oficeH OF connecting lines
A. G. SHELDON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

also the irst letters OF the names Of tho
flowers, The teams cacu must mect tho
other, The one winning the greater num-
Der OF games to De declared winner Tho
members OF the winning team will receive
medals, In the form " the flower after
which the team Is named, The tOurna-
mcnt will probably last about two months
and promises to excite even moro interest
than the fish tournament " year ago.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
STATE TREAsuRER's 7rH NOTICE.

State Of Oregon. Treasury Department,
Salem, November LIST. ls9S-Notlce Is
hereby given that there are funds on
hand with which to redeem all outstand-
Ink state warrants endorsed by me pre-
sented and not paid for want Of funds
between the dates OF September SOth, 1897
and April 7th. 1888. both dates inclusive
with the exception OF warrants drawn on
tho swamp land fund. All such warrants
when properly endorsed. will be paid
upon presentation at this office, interest
thereon ceasing from and after the date
OF this notice. PHIL METsCHAN,
State Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice Is hereby given to all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants en-.
dorsed prior to July Sth, 1896, TO present
the same to the County Treasurer al
his Office. 1GA Tenth street, for payment
Interest ceases after this date.
Dated Astoria. Oregon. this goth day OF
October. 1893.
II. c. THOMPSON,
County Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice Is hereby given that for the pur-
poso Of making an examination Of all
nersons who may offer Themselves as
candidates for teachers of the schools
Of this county, the county school superln-
tendent thereof viii hold a public exam
nation at the county court house on
Wednesday, Nov 9, 1898, at o'clock p.
m. Examination for state papers will
be held Saturday. November r. 1893.
Dated this 3ist day Of October, 1893.
JOS. Y. LEE,
County School Superintendent, Clatsop
County, oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Tho car Of Russia probably owns 4
greater quantity OF china than any other
person In tho world. iIo has the china
belonging 90 an tho Russian rulers a.
far back as Catherine tho Great II n
stored IN nm immense close, In the win
ter palace at g. Petersburg.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
Az 1MpoRrANr DIFFERENCE.

To make It apparent to thousands, who
think themselves III, that they are not
afflicted with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing, Is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, as
a costiye condition is easily cured by
using Syrup Of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only
and sold by all druggists.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

ABERDEEN. wash. oct b. i'gS
Or. 4, u. ROTHSrEtN Seattle. wash.
Dear Sir.
In reply 90 your inquiry about my
glasses / am pleased 90 inform you that
they suit me perfectly and give entire
satisfaction IN every way When you
come this way again I shall DO an / can
Tor you. Yours truly
JOHN DAMATiO
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
nLA1Nr. wa.h.. sepl. y. lpi

BLAINE wash, Sept. -. igg;
DR. a u, ROThSTElN,
Dear sir;
The giasscs you lifted (or MY llVlc
Nirl are most satisfactory Her alwht
seems TO DO Improving an the time. and
her eyes urc pretty near straight | Nm
satisfied that YOU thOrough,y understand
your business and I shall always tcvl
grateful TO You Tor helping my child ~
you have done
Yours very gratefully
MRS j. \. LOOMS.
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wFSTPORT. wash. Sept. %. lSiS
Or. 4. H. ROTUSTEtN;
Seattle. wash
Dear Sir.
My glasses arrived pcr registered mail
and as far as ! can Judge / think thcy
are exactly the same as the test glasses
! wore whist you were here. on course
it Is too early yet 90 De quite certain
but they seem 20 nt mo very we'll and
cspecally when cycling which ! dld not
dare attempt with my other glasses
thank you tor inuulring and Will certainly
write you later.
Yours respectfully.
MARY A YANA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Tho question Of who will succeed leo
XIII IL asltatcd somewhat IN Catholic
circles. Those who talk ot an American
pope must know tha, this Il hardly pos
slblc. ha Italian cardinals must elect
Pope I.co's successor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
no THE LADIES on ASTORIA

Mrs. Stiernstrom begs TO inform you
that her place Of business will only be
open from a. m. to y m. until the 18th
OF November After that date am going
out Of business.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
DIR. Il. L. MISREPRESENTATION

A permanent resident Of Astoria treats
all diseases OF tho eye. and fits glasses
for the correction Of all errors OF refrac
tlon. Any glass that does not prove sat
lsfactory will be checrfully corrected
Offce Kinney Building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
ours very truly,
JOHN O, PETERSEN,
noQulAM. Wash.oeL 4 IN

HoQuIAM. Wash. oct. 3 ISIS,
DIR A. II, Ron hSrElN;
Dear Sir!
The glasses Tor Mrs Racr arrived q.
n and suit her splcndidy. She wears
them continually and nnds much rcllvg
In them Her headaches have dlaap-
pcarcd as " by magic. and | asauru you
she " moro than thankful for that
Wishing you that success you really do
serve.
| am very truly yours,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

oflcc OF L, $. Commissioner ot Lands
&, l. Marsh, Comm
ARLINGTON, Wash, August iAlNi
Or A. u. RuTHSTElN:
Dear sir,
My glasses arrived In June and | have
worn thNm continually aud hnd them
satisfactory IN every way My reading
glasses aro very good and | uso them al
nlgh, sometimes, perhaps bit too long
Yet my eyes do not seem to tlrC au thcN
Formerly dtd, ! have no hcsitauon what
ever In recommending you 10 my friends
as a conacirnti0us and skillful optiVlan
YOU are az liberty to use this letter "
yQnr business II YOU 50 wish.
Yours very truly.
& l. MARSH
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
AROUND TOWN.
THURSDAY.

As aged palm trees bear the heaviest
clusters. 50 lives which are planted in
and nourished from God know no term
OF their fruitfulness. and are full Of
sap and verdant when the lives that have
shut themselves OF from Him are Ike
an old stump. gaunt and dry. ft only
for hrewoOd. Maclaren, DID.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Another interesting bowling contest
VIII shortly be inaugurated at the A. f.
{. alleys. Teams Of three men and one
woman have been selected. each team
taking the name Of a flower. The first
letters Of the names Of the captains are
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

TO CURE A COLD ~ ONE DAY.
Take Laxative nromo Qulnlno Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
20 euro. . cents, The genuine has J.. u.
q on each tablet
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Try ROsiyn coal. ElmOre. sanSOTn CO.
IN. co,umss, crossed out yesterday fos !
San Francisco. H.
Miss Maggie Burns has returned from
visit 70 Portland.
- -
Mrs r. C. Prael has returned from II
visit with friends in Portland.
Best California wine 80 cents per gal
lon. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone s.
The state Of California arrived from
San Francisco yesterday, light in freight
and passengers.
Tonight the ladies' OF the Degree OF
Honor will give an anniversary bail at
Fishers opera house.
wallsend coal and coke Is the best
for domestic purposes. For sale by the
Astoria Gas Light Co.
Now is the time 20 get your umbrella
covered. before the heavy rains set in.
Leave II at c. H. orkwitz.
Apples. apples. apples. very choice and
very cheap. Two hundred boxes must be
sold at once. Ross. Higgins & Co.
The steamer Harrison. with general
merchandise for TiHamook. is lying at
Flavel awaiting an opportunity 10 cross
out.
Major Hess and Sergeant Hendricks, OF
Fort Candy. and Sergeant Beardsly, OF
Fort Stevens. were in the city yesterday
on business.
For Sale. 100 tons OF Rosyln coal; the
finest house and steam coal ever brought
to Astoria Elmore. Sanborn Co.. Tele-
phone. Main 5-L
Wanted. a school girl TO do light house
work in exchange for board. Apply al
Mrs. E. C. Hodens. 455 Duane street. As
toria.
The British ship Wlscombe Park is on
the way down the river. She is only
partially loaded and will lighter 20 tons
Of wheat at Astoria.
Pleasant furnished rooms, including
bath, with first class board, for gentle
men only, can be had at $50 Seventeenth
street. References exchanged.
For rent-The entire upper floor OF
the Badollet building over Albert Dun
bars store. For particulars inquire Of
w. G. Howell, 62l Exchange street
W. F. snodgrass, Astoria's leading pho
tographer, has purchased the Crow gal
lery and will hereafter be found locate'
in the rooms formerly known as the Croy
gallery.
w. Buckley was taken to st. Mary
hospital yesterday evening suffering from
a double fracture of the arm. He Il
employed on the Columbine and recelve'
his injuries while working at the Duo!
depot yesterday afternoon.
The popularity Of the merchants luncl
served by Mr.. George Barley at the Ma
tional is growing daily, and many busl
ness men can be found there every da
for their midday meal. The lunches Sc
BY Mr.. BARLEY are the finest in the city
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The regular meeting OF the " C. T. L.
VIII be held al Rescue hall at . this after
noon Visitors are welcome. A full at
tendance OF members is requested.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Marriage licenses were granted at the
county clerks once yesterday 10 Ru-
dolph Bash and Hilda Larsen; Harry
CRIB and Marie Frances sovey.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Three boys we're up in the j.s,,ea eour,
.'eI, Yesterday charged with malicious se.
~ 1''''H " properly, The orense not
being serious enough TO warrant usual
punishment, they were le, OF with a
lecture.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
Good (!

People who buy Sehik-
hng's Best drink more tea a
year than other people. ~
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

$. S. Gordon and G. c. Fulton LEFT on
the A s c. railroad yesterday on a hunt.
Ing TRIP. the guests ol Superintendent,
MeGpirr
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

o. D. Glover was brought over from
IlWaco Yesterday. suffering from a bon
on the knee. and was taken 10 81. Mary's
hospital Tor treatment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Try ". A. Gaines private stock VII sky.
This Is an old standard liquor. especially
recommended for family and medicinal
use and It's purity and quality Is guaran-
teed. For sale In any quantity by John
l. Carlson, sole agent. Twelfth street,
near Bond.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Best California wine. 80 cents per gal
lon. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone s.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Mrs R. C. PraeA has returned rrUm a
visit with friends In Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The city council meets tonight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The state Of California arrived from
San Francisco yesterday. light in freight
and passengers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The marriage OF Miss Marie Frances
Sovey and Mr. Harry Cribb was solem-
niEcd at tho residence OF the brides
parents az noon yesterday. Rev Father
Dielman officiating, Although the we'd
0lng was strictly a private one. the I'M
mediate members OF the family and a
few friends only being present. the deco.
rations at the residence were elaborate.
Cut flowers. roses and white and yellow
ohrysanthemums prcdomlnatcd and mado
a charming egfect. Mr.. and Mrs. Cribb
left last nlght FOR Portland and tho sound
cities, where they viii spend their honey.
moon. They will return to the city in a
few weeks and will take up their rcs.-
denee here. Many valuable presents we're
received by the happy couple. The bride
Is the eldest daughter oI Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Soyey, and Is well and favorably
known In Astoria. The groom was for
merry In business here. but now has large
interests In Dawson. Il Is his intention
TO return TO Alaska In February and de-
velOp his properties. Mrs. Crib will ac-
company her husband to the north.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Miss Maggis Burns has returned from
a visit 70 Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

ry RO.lya coal. Gilmore. saneOrn Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Tonight the ladies' OF the Degree OF
Honor will give an anniversary bail at
Fishers opera house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

II Is reported that the school board has
reduced the salaries OF the teachers. al
though official notification has not yet
been given. The rumOr goes that reduc-
tions were made In the salaries OF all the
teachers but one. whose salary has been
increased. Some Of the teachers rhS
had heard the report stated that thsv
knew nothing OF the cut. but All were IN.
dignaut 10 learn that their salaries. ,,hleh
already ara ridiculossly low, had been
further reduced. The teaeasrs In Astoria
receive Pooser pay than those OF near.y
all the other cities o. Oregon. and the re-
duction came es surprise TO them.
Teachers who formerly received So are
now being paid from SIS 10 81 month
With a few exceptions. A taxpayer said
yesterday, In speaking ot the reduction,
that he was unalterably opposed 20 IT,
1T ls false economy" said he "Our
teachers are now working Tor much less
than they should receive. and ! cannot
conceive how the board expects to secure
the services OF proficient teachers Tor the
money that Is being paid We should not
reduce the efficiency Of the schools. II
retrenchment Is necessary let Il be made
IN other parts Of the city government.
but not In the schools BY reducing the
salaries OF the teachers-Or some Of them
the system will be rendered the less
satisfactory. Just think Of asking teach
ers % work for Si5 a month The idea.
10 me. Is ridiculous. am heavy tax-
payer. but. rather than see the teachers
salaries reduced. l would willingly pay
another mill"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

"Finnigan" made some great scores at
the A 2. C. alleys last night. He bowled
as high as 81. but the best score was not
as good as Cooper's - which stood for
the DAYS record. ''Winagaln" ami Gone
again" also bowled we'll. the latter max
ing the excellent score OF Il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03
TopAYs WEATHER


Rain.
Occasional rain.
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Shipping on the river was at a standsdn
yesterday the only movements being the
outgoing and incoming San Francisco
steamers. Three wheat-laden vessels. the
arthur Fit9er, the Argo and Clackmann-
anshire the two latter at Sand Island.
are ready for sea and will likely be de-
layed for q few days by the present
storm.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Mr Ralph Hanna came down on the
mail boat yesterday in place Of Mail
Clerk Burns. who met with an accident
which will necessitate his staying at
home FOR a day or two Mr.. Hanna Is
now connected with the Portland postof-
tioe. He returns TO Portland this morn
ing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

This is the age Of adulteratlons. but
Harper whisky Is guaranteed strictly
pure superlatiye whisky. Chemists. an
alysts and physicians testify this repeat
edly The evidence Is not only strong
put conclusive. The people too. find
Harper can be trusted implicitly; hence
the enormous sales Of this royal whisky.
Sold by Foard q Stokes Company, AS
/ tOria, oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Wallsend coal and coke IS the best
for domestic purposes. For sale by the
Astoria Gas Light Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Now is the time 10 get your umbrella
covered. before the heavy rains set IN.
Leave II at c. II. orkwitz.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The Columbia s;'osseo 0u' 'es'e'lAE sos
San Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

'''' WV {. T. pAER
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Apples. apples. apples. very choice and
very cheap. Two hundred boxes must be
sold at once. Ross. Higgins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The popularity Of the merchants lunch
served by Mr.. George BARLEY at the Ma
tional is growing daily and many busi-
ness men can be found there every day
for their midday meal. The lunches set
by Mr.. BARLEY are the finest in the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

w. Buckley was taken to St. Mary's
hospital yesterday evening suffering from
a double fracture of the arm. He Is
employed on the Columbine and received
his injuries while working at the buoy
depot yesterday afternoon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

W. f. snodgrass, Astoria's leading pho
tographer, has purchased the Crow gal
lery and will hereafter be found located
in the rooms formerly known as the Grow
gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The British ship wlscombe Park is on
the way down the river She is only
partially loaded and will lighter 20 tons
Of wheat at Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Wanted. a school girl TO do light house
work in exchange for board. Apply at
Mrs. E. C. Holden's. 455 Duane street, AS
anr4a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

Pleasant furnished rooms, including
bath, with first class board, for gentle
men only, can be had at $50 Seventeenth
street. References exchangeu.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

The steamer Harrison. with general
merchandise for Tiliamook. is lying at
Flavel awaiting an opportunity 10 cross
rstf
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-03

For rent-The entire upper floor Of
the Badollet building over Albert Dun
bars store. For particulars inquire Of
w. G. Howell, GI Exchange street.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-22

The so-cailed bye elections" in Eng
land. by which are meant the scatter
ing elections to all vacant seats in the
House Of Commons. which occur from
time to time between the general cleo
tions. are always watched with inter-
est as indications OF public sentiment.
There have been twenty-five such efec-
lions since the general parliamentary
election Of 1895. in which the Conserva-
tives won their great victory. As q
result, fourteen Conservatives and
eight Liberals have been replaced by
thirteen Liberals and nine Conserea-
tives. A Conservative majority Of 6.025
In these twenty-tw constituencies has
been changed into Liberal majo.it;
Of $3.50.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-22

The New York state forest preserve
board has practically completed Ii
purchases under the Sl.0oo. 900 ap-
preparation made by the last legisla-
turs. The board has sxperdcd $780,
900. with which It psrchafed 26o. 900
acres 0 land within the boundaries
Of the Adirondack state park. The ex-
pense attached to such purchases was
$4,000. The average price paid was
$3.50 per acre. The lands acquired In
clude many Of the choicest primeval
tracts In the north woods. The e60. 900
remaining Of the appropriation will be
used to clear up outstanding adverse
tax titles.