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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA, THURSDAY MAY IL, 1s99
Council Proceedings.

May 8, 1699.-Council met in ad
journed session. Officers present:
E F james, Mayor.
i d NJ Harris, City Clerk.
T G Coleman, City Marshai.
F. Tamisiea, City Solicitor.
Councilmen present.:
II H Fisher.
j Lyon.
j j Amen.
VIC Fensler.
HIN Warren.
NJ O'Conner.
Tho council then resolved itself into
Q board of equalization, and proceeded
to the work according to previous
notice. After concluding the lis, by
motion the assessors books we're ap-
proved and council, as hoard of equals
zation adjourned sine die.
The council then organized IS u
board Of health with all the members
of the council present.
VIC Fensler moved and.J b Lyon
seconded the motion that DR.. q W
McGsvren be elected city physician
for the ensuing year. Motion unani-
mously adopted. Council then adjourn
ed as board of health and opened
again as city council.
Petition Of VIM Fisher and others
for the establishment Of certain
road known as the Logan road on 9th
street, was presented and read. and on
motion referred to the. whole council
as a committee to examine and report
on such establishment or change.
On motion the council then adjourn
ed to meet again Tuesday evening,
y. NJ HARRIS.
CITY Clerk
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

AZ the last meeting Of the Victoria
institnte of London, Mr.. Pinches of
thA Hritish museum said that some
ND records RECENTLY discovered in the
rssins 0f Nineveh told the biblical
at0sv 1T fhe tall of man. representing
tha ira of life a. vine and the tree
/; of knowledge - cedar.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Certain Mexican papers comment
bitterly on the reported sale Of the
famous iron mountain at Durango to
G. 2. Huntingdon. One says: "Mex-
leo is losing her belongings one by one
and is being reduced to the condition
of mendicsnt in the presence of the
yankee"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Ten.Mile Film.

A photograph Aim ten miles In length
IL somewhat of novelty, even In this
age Of big things. Three Of them are
now being made for use In o cinemato-
graph. The cost ID about ~ 900 Q mile,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Two transients were up in Mayor
James court this morning to answer
q charges Of drunkenness. One of
t6e@ HSld the fas imposed BY the
ecurt, bI: the 'otber viii lay opt his
: time on bread and water diet.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

In the fourth edition Of Yarrelrs
British Birds" Prof. Newton. +. Il. g.,
gives in footnote the curious fact that
in the village of Shepstor, moorland
village of Devon, England, the sparrow
is never seen. This is the sole excep-
tion known to the professor to the spar
rows universal distribution in Eng
land,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

A Boston man with q taste for fresh
CIR Il having constructed at the Cramp
9htpyar4s in Rhiladelphis floating
hOpSe at steel, 160 feet long and 35
fest Btde, fitted up like summer cot
tsge. to sccomodate about twenty
pofo0na.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

a POOR middle-agsd couple appeared
before the Shoreditch board Of guard
ians the other day, says London ex-
change, to show cause why they should
not defray the burial expenses Of their
child. The woman said the child was
hurled IN 6 placking box. She had re-
eeivad letter from the vicar about II.
and had had TO get % whit. --- '.n With ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

A recruiting agent proposes to start
April I, on Q bicycle tour of New Eng
land to recruit for the regular army
and expects tn ride 1900 miles before
he get1 through.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Deserted capitals IN Ina,a.

A remarkable feature Of India is the
number Of deserted capitals. There
are no less than three old Delhis, all
close to each other and south of the
present city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Eric johnson and E. Erickson are
In Raglan Twp, today attending the
Johnson Behms nuptials.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Mrs. Fsd Msson, of Crawford, Neb.,
srrivedsitlsthe city last evening for q
visit with relatives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

The east Greenlanders journey round
tA west Greenland to get spuff. I and
will consume f0ur years in single ex-
cuvsiOn there snd back. often, accord
Ing 70 Nansen, remaining no longer
than IN hnur at the trading station be
fOre taking mp their homeward march
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Andy Hesdburg, who has been work
ing for the F.. E. company In Dead
wood for several years, has resigned
hts position with the company, and
will do mechanical work for mining
syndicate in the Black Hills
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Mrs. Anna Green departed this after.
noon for Verdigris, Neb. She was
called here several months ago by the
illness of her mother, Mrs. Thomas
Cody deceased.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Twenty Years Ago.

f. w. Mech is seriously i'll. ~
George Mcbride left for Wisner last
Monday. He will engage in business
there.
Wm. Nentind is confined TO his bed
by the intlsmmatory rheumatism.
The F. E. &M v. will build forty
miles of new road this summer They
will eventually reach the Black Hills.
Bert Mech had his hand quite SER
ionsly mashed while coupling cars last
Monday.
8. Altschnler of the firm stern 4
Altschuler has returned to this city
and will make his future home here.
Chas. Neitszch has gone to Little
Sioux for couple of weeks outing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

You best 9 man when he gets the
worst Of II. You worst him when you
got the best Of 1t. That is to say ito
best" aud ito worst" means exactly
the same thing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Germany has now on the active list
Z In her navy two admirsls. three vice
edmiraIs and fourteen rear admifals.
Tho total numper of officers above the
rank Of cadet is 704. Twelve royal
personsGes hold honorary rank.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Clarence Goltry is in Omaha on busi-
noss today. He leaves tomorrow for
Deadwood, whore he has been tender
Cd employment In the railroad ma.
chine shops,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs II. F. Rounds. of
Council Bluffs, were in the Valley yes
tefdsy afternoon the guests of Mrs. G.
Seovens.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Dr.. G. w. Colt was called TO MORGAN
township today to attend Mrs. Chas.
Gilmore who is quite seriously ill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

A portion of the Illinois Central's
grade near Dunlap, was destroyed by
last nights cloud burst.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

J. =. watties and Joe Barrett are
near Sandy Point today, laying out q
few preliminary lines for the new
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Masshal Coleman served thirty
noticss today requesting property
eWnets to remove garbage from their
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

H. Il. Roadifer, of Logan, will act
o county attorney during the absence
OF John Traver,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Wm. Wills has charge Of Johnsons
Sh0e store tollsy,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Chas. Warmers residence was con.
nectsd with the Telephone Central
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

II. r. Mc'rwiggan is in Lincoln on
bualness today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

George Mnsgrave, Of Logan, is in
town on business this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

John s. McHavren, this afternoon
bought the old Republican plant for
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

There are millions Of the inhabitants
OF the Philippine islands who never
know the dominion nf Spain and never
1AN Snaniard
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

J. =. Deweil was IN Logan on busi
ness todsy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Hrs Geo Jaco, Of Sioux City, was
the guest of friends here last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

y. ~ Cxsltsls is expected home from
tlle east Friday morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

"Calnmet Family Soap" is the favor
ite In Thousands of houfeholds.
j, B. Lyon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

You will add greatly to the happi-
ness OF housekeeping by using "Cal-
umet Family Soap" In the laundry.
II. l.. Frv.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

John 1'raver and w. H. Hayes. of
Dunlap, were in the city this afternoon
enroute to Hot Springs, Ark. They
will be gone about month.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Wednesday, May 10
John Walker is sick.

NJ. Brennan is In Councll Bluffs on
bus,srss.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

tnnrc.., Rlutis Nonpareil. 9th: Rich
ard 4. Hills, of Miss.H"ri Vsl!ey was 8
n the city yesterday. Last =. 8
the Illustriona Order of the He'd
Gross was conferred on him by Ivan
hoo commandery, knights Templar.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

John Rogers aud Luke Rogers are in
Omaha on business today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Tho most satisfactory soap which
70 have carried in stock is "Calumet
Family Soap" It invariably plesses
our customers. w. e. Fensler
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Sioux City 4 Pacific

Nosthwsste.n trains Noa. II 4 IS and 50 4 q.
J. 3. trains Nos, q 4 "A and q. q. = s..s-
Har1 ao 4 y do not ran Sundays.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
one SPOT Avoided by sp.rrows.

.4..s 1or the child"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
WILD WINDS.
Maine Has Cyclones of
Her Own, Wednesday.
LitchfeId, Lisbon, Sabattus and
Other Places Lose Buildings.
Frank Parks Found Guilty Of
Murder of Mrs. TarIton.
Shows Little Feeling at Verdict
His Counsel Files Exceptions.
Death of Hon. A. J. Libby of Arson,
WeII-known Stock Breeder.
Ellsworth Preparing for Greatest Fourth
Of July Celebration in State.
Ellsworth Preparing for Greatest Fourth
Of July Celebration in State.

South Litchfcld, Me-. June IL
CSpeciaD. Litchfeld was visit
co, Wednesday afternoon. by a regular
Western cyclone, the most severe ever
known in this section.
1t came from the southeast ana ex-
tended for about quarter Of a mile in
width and fences We're levelcd and
trees twisted off and uprooted in its
path.
The barn Of A. f. Googins was COM
pletely demolished. Boards from the
wreck We're carried for more than 70
rods. No one was injured.
Next came the hen house of NJ. c.
Rose which was torn completely to
pieces and strewed over the ground 1t
contained > hens which disappeared
with 4 few exceptions. The orchard
was practically destroyed.
The dwelling house and stable be
longing to Elias Plimpton. were con
sumed by fire, caused by lightning. The
buildings We're unoccupied. The barn
was well filled with hay.
The damage to crops ana orchards is
most severe reaching i'm some cases to
thousands OF dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
luna's Assassination Doubted, Though
Report Seems Authentic.
Luna's Methods 10 Keep Up the Spirits
of His Followers.


Manila. June l5.-550 p. M.-Capt
| Gable Of Gen. Wheaton's staff. witt
| three companies of the 2lst Regiment
| reconnoitered in the direction Of linus
| The rebels. who We're apparently ex.
peCting an attack. retired. leaving Inc.
| hind them ~ Spanish prisoners VII,
| joined the Americans. The rebels hay.
probably gone to the mountains along
| the lake
According to native stories. the rebel,
carried 100 dead and 800 wounded
! through Bacoor after the recent battles
The natives are now flooding into Ba-
. coor ana 1t Is probable there ara many
S"idIels IN pam clothes among them
lhr whole section Is practically with
out food and Major General Otis has
ordered the distribution Of rice and
beef TO the inhabitants.
MdhS people SUI refuse 20 credit the
stores 81 the assassination OF Gen.
Luna ny the guard at Agulnaldn'S head
quarters. though the reports 10 that ef-
feel ara most circumstantiaI AMI rror,
annd sources Rut r,n,a,.,, of ,.s.,..ej-
natinns and die,sto,. from, ~. Ill
cann are 50 fraoucntIv nrintad ~ tba
Local papers that they have come to b.
regarded with Indifference.
The latest is that the governor Of
Cebu has been killed by natives be
cause Of his friendship to Americans.
A prominent commercial man with
exceptional means Of learning Of the
Filipinns movements. claims To know
Gen. Luna is still alive. adding that if
he is dead and if his death occurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. June 15.-The storm
central. Wednesday night, in the upper
Lake region has moved to the middle
st. Lawrence valley, increasing in in
tensity. and has caused thunder storms
ana rains from the Mississippi valley
70 the Atlantic coast. \ second storm
which appears to be developing in New
Mexico has caused rain i'll the Gulf
states. An area Of high pressure has
westerly winds from this has caused d
fall in temperature from the middle
Mississippi valley to the middle and
north Atlantic coast.
Thunder storms ana rain may be eX-
pected. Friday. in New England and
eastern New York. 1t will grow cool
er in the Atlantic states. Variable
winds. becoming northWestrrly. may ~
expected on the north Atlantic coast
and light west to northwest winds on
the middle and south Atlantic coasts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
CHIEF DEVERY
Did Not See Fitz Knocked
Out by Jeff'ies.
Thought He Slipped Ordered from
Room by Mr.. Mazet.
Amazing Testimony by Young Girls as 10
BIackmailng by Policemen

New York. June 15.-Three mild sen
sations We're developed at the sittings
0f the Mazet investigating committee
today. and after the last squabble
| with the minority members over tn
matter Of adjournment had been
smoothed over. the sessions We're ad-
journed until August /.
The first important witness wa.
Chief Of Police Devery. who was call
! ed by Mr. Moss to explain why he
first threatened to stop the Fitzsim-
mons-Jeffries prize fight and then went
| To the ring side and allowed it To go
! on to a Knockout finish.
/ Chief DeVery admitted that he took
an interest in prize fighting and up
| held prize fighting under the Horton
law. arguing that the young men Of
the city should be taught the art Of
manly self-defence." so that they
might defend themselves from thieves
ana thugs on the public streets.
Mr.. Mess Immediately tried to force
the admission that the young men
We're likely to BE- Knocked down and
robbed late at night. The witness re-
torted that the police force was more
efficient today. than when under Mr..
Moss.
Devery said the recent fight complied
within the law and was in all respects
clean contest" He said he did not see
the knockout blow, but thought that
Fitzsimmons had simply Slipped"
Mr.. Moss then questioned Devery as
to whether he had made any attempt
to close pool rooms since he was last
on the stand. Devcry said he had not,
4 wrangle ensued between the two
and unpleasant personalities were
passing between them when Mr. Mazet
ordered Devery to leave the room. As
he did not move. Mr.. Mazet called the
sergcant-at-arms. Devery then step
ped down from the stand and went
away.
In the afternoon session. testimony
was given to the effect that policemen
We're guilty Of Matchmaking disorderly
women. This was testified to by a 10
year-old girl. who once attempted to
Kill herself in a Bowery music hail.
she said the policemen had regular
schedule of prices for protection TO the
women of the lower East side. which
the women had to pay under pain of
arrest. other witnesses testified to
the unsatisfactory condition of things
on the East side.
When Chairman Mazet announced
that an adjournment would be taken
until August /. Mr.. Hoffman, one Of
the minority members. protested, say
ing that the adjournment could not be
taken without an executive session to
decide the matter.
In a statement which he gave out at
the executive session. Mr. Hoffman, for
the minority referred to the investiga- |
ton as a 'One sided inquiry for po- |
litical purposes and in the interests Of |
the Republican machine" He declar- |
ed that the Republican members by a |
strict party vote had refused to sum-
mon as witnesses some well-known Re
publicans. He said that not dollar
of the $170. 600 900 public expenditure
had been proven by the investigation
to be misappropriated.
The statement. however. had little ef-
feet ana adjournment was taken un-
Ill August l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
DEATH OF CHARLES FOSS.
Worry Over Recent Accident TO Benton Man
Probably fastened His Death.

Benton, Me, June 15.-(SpeciaD.-
Charles Foss. one Of the most respected
citizens Of this place, died at his home,
last evening. aged 81 years. Several
months ago, Mr.. Foss while at work
with a hook with which he was hand
ling pulp wood, received an injury from
the hooks slipping and the point enter
ing his eye. The eye was in such a
condition that it was necessary TO have
it removed. Mr. Foss worried great
deal about the loss of his eye and. in
fact. so much did his mind dwell on
the loss that it was thought he Wor-
RED to death. He was man of con-
siderable means. having a large farm
in this place. The funeral will be held.
Friday afternoon, at o'clock. Two
sons. Lester and Bert, and widow,
survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
A Shakespearian Discovery.

The most scholarly men Of the world
have devoted years to the, study Of one
NJ shakespeare's greatest creations.
Hamlet has been discussed by the ablest
,,in1s IF All countries What his malady
,,.,. ms vexed more than one scientific
I'm # remains for America ana the
IL Of America s greatest remedy
~ ~ W.. t[.ttay's stomach Bitters to-makc tho
lIi,'7n,.nrv Nothing allied Hamlet but i'm
I %is[9f which upset his liver polluted
ms ms, DIV h,on nnssible for Hamlet to have
i ha9 1PPoostetter's stomach Bitters he would
H No II Ioen a different character. It
makes ana keeps stomachs strong, ana
WIN WIN ~ ~ i. nossible. 1t is for both men
NV an1 Women All druggists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16

DR.. Wade. whose name appears in
the list of dead of the cyclone that
swept over the region about New Rich
mond, Wis, few days ago. was a ma
tive of Athens. He left there for the
West. some years ago. and since he has
resided in New Richmond had built up
a very large practice, his. irscome being
estimated at $4,000 year. He was
the son of Mr.. Cleveland Wade of
Athens, and his wife was Miss Sadie
Hight. a well-known teacher of Athens
Mrs. Wade's sister was also a resident
of New Richmond. having married and
settled there. No news has at this
writing been received from the other
members Of the family of DR.. Wade
or from Mrs. Wade's sister and it is
feared that all are dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
EGLOFF'S 10 CENTURIES.
Rides 1000 Miles in 1903 Hours and &c
Minutes. on Strawberry Ice Cream Dict.

New York. June 15.-Augustus Eg-
loft of the Nassau Wheelmen, finished
his task Of riding 10 consecutive cen
turtles. at o'clock, this morning. His
time for the 1000 miles was los hours
ana % minutes. For the four days and
a half Egloff enjoyed only 612 hours
sleep He broke all the century rec
ords in this country from 800 to 600
miles and also made new figures from
100 to 1000 Egloff had good roads on
most Of his trips but some of them
We're far from good and the course was
winding. Egloff did not take solid food
on his ride, but confined himself al
most exclusively to strawberry ice
cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
DISASTERS NEAR MACHIAS.
ccboouer Lucknow and Tug S. B. Iores
Ashore and in Bad Positions.

,to.bias June 15.-The schooner
Lucknow. captain Charles Allen from
NiIbridge for Machias. is ashore on ne
North side of the river here in bad
nosition. She went on Tuesday nigh''
and Yesterday, she was showed Off but
INC 70 the gale which prevailed tnF
a,.,,,. could not hold the Vessel OIL '''u
Lii. t.as driven back in worse poSI-
. s'ie ttan she was before. Another Ell
CONTINUED on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
HEAVY DAMAGE NEAR sABaITUS.
Fine Set Of Building at Webster. Burned
Many frees Were Struck.

Sabattus. Me. June 15.-The barn Of
benjamin Davis on the Lisbon road, 3
miles from here. was struck BY light
ming. during Wednesdays storm, and
slightly damaged. The damage viii
probably not exceed $50.
The fine set Of buildings at Webster,
owned by Hosea Bickford on the Tenn
PIE place was burned, at \. n,
Wednesday. The cause Of the fire Is
not known. The buildings were all
connected and We're valued at 500 with
Il small Insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
HORSES AND cows KILLED.
Much Damage Done BY Wednesdays Thunder
Storm About Riverside.

Riverside, Me, June 1J.-tSpeciaD.-
This vicinity was visited. Wednesday
afternoon. by terrific thunder storm
doing considerable damage to trees all
about here and killing two COWS Pc
longing to VIM. Sibley. Two horses op-
posito here in Sidney, belonging 70 a
ur Williams were killed in his barn
What looked to be building burning
near the Quaker church IN sidney
rouId be seen after The shower from
hara The rain was very welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
BARN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
7. ]. Gould OF Lisbon. Loses Stock Hay and
Building by Storm.

Lisbon. Nc. June 15.-During the
early part IF Wednesday afternoon $
thunder storm lightning struck t. j.
Goulds barn On the Ridge road. 1t
Vas burned with a hen house and two
Sheds. A NOV Of hay, pile Of wood,
two hogs. n number Of chickens, a bull
and other live stock persisted in the
flames. By The eXertions Of a number
If the neichbors the house was saved
with the carriages which were in the
shed. The barn was comparatively
new ana Il very nice one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-16
BOSTON WANTS DEWEY.
Sec. Long Also Urges that He Accept Mer-
chants Club Invitation.

Boston, June 15.-The Boston Mer-
chants Club has forwarded through
Secretary Long to Admiral Dewey an
invitation to dinner to be given by
that organiza ton after the admirars
arrival in this country With the in
vitation a letter was sent to Sec Long
with the request that he forward it to
the admiral with his urgent personal
appeal for its acceptance. Secretary
Long has cabled to Admiral Dewey.
An answer is expected in about 10
days. Secretary Long has expressed
to the Merchants Club his confidence
in the admiral's acceptance of the
courtesy and his own intention to be
present at the banquet.