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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The annual meeting of the Central
Maine Theological Circle will be held
in this city. Tuesday. Jan. 81. at 10 A.
NJ. The sessions will be held in Champ
lin hall. Rev. e. \. Mason will give
the essay ON the subject Review of
DIR. StronG's The New Era" the
practical subject will be by Rev. \. r.
Eingold. subject. "The Church and
Temper ance Question:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

A blue-coated veteran of the Civil
War; hailing from Boston, and a young
lady claiming to be resident of the
city of Augusta. called on city Mar
shall Church for Il marriage license,
Wednesday evening. They were re-
ferred to the city clerk, who informed
the happy parties that the ceremony
could not be performed owing to the
fact that their intentions mad not been
legally published.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
Chicago Produce Mafkei.

Chicago, Jan. ~.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAI-May. 70iAM7oss; JIy. 6sss.
CORN-January, S4aa May, 36isd3.:
July, 31i4.
PORK-January. s9.S1l2: May. sl0.12H.
LARD-January, 500; May. $3.50
RIBS-January, $40; May. o.0Iis.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOUR-Dull.
WHEAT-No. spring. 61a6sA; No. ;.
63l Gf6Iie; No. 2 red. IL.
CORNING. 2 yellow, 36L..
OATS-No. .. q; No. white. 80: No. ;
white. 29a291a.
RYE-No. 3 563. 451.
BARLEY-No. 2. 1892.
FLANSEED-No /. sl.13 n. W. s1.11iss.
TIMOTHY SEED--Prime. S2.35Gi2 40
LARD-s555d5.51la.
PORK-Mess. s99o4995: ribs. 81. I09 i.e5;
shoulders. 4AG4ss: clear sides. S.l0M5.lo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

William Gogains had a narrow es-
cape from drowning in the canal at the
Haynes & Lawrence ice fields in Ran
dOlph, "Wednesday night. He was lead
ing one of Elias Humphreys horses at
tached to a scraper. The horse went
into the water dragging Mr.. Goggins
in. Those near by rescued Mr.. GOggins
but were unable to lift the horse out
before it had drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The First Universalist church will
remain closed until spring, when it is
probable that another pastor will be
called. The annual meeting of the par
ish was not held, last week. there being
no quorum present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 19.-Thc
following pension changes are an
nounced for Maine:
original. Thomas J. Stafford, Sol
dicrs Home, kennebec. Sc: David
Pialsted, Pennington Falls. $t2 Res
toration and increase. Addison S. Bean.
west Bethel, $40 to sl4. Increase. Ben
Jamin J. Woodward Maple Sc to S..
original, widows, etc. Lucy r. Hand
ley Machias, S..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

1t is reported that a whole family
in Litchtield have the grip with one eX-
ception, a giil who put sulphur in her
shoes. though the Others made fun CT
her for so doing. Chas. Ward L. Co.
aredofng their part in the sulphur cure.
having dumped a barrel in their win
dow. Six pounds for % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Edward McNa&ara, N. Y. N. H..
L. II. Railroad brakeman. is the guest
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs John Nc
Namara. Edward came down to ascer-
tain the condition of his brother
Charles who was injured. Saturday,
and is now at the Maine General hos
pital, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
Chicauo Wheat markst.

Chicago, Jan. 19-Heavy domestic re-
ceipts, weakening markets. small seI-
board clearings and poor shipping demand
finally won the struggle with bulllsh sen-
timent iii wheat, today, and May. after
an advance Is, closed A4S lower. Corn
and oats left off shade higher Pork.
lard and ribs are practically unchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington Jan. 1.-THE Senate. to-
day, confirmed these nomina tons: Joseph
Hodges Choate of New York. amba SSador
to Great Britain. Postmasters-Mass.-
cchusetts: J: S. Fay, Marlboro; G. Abbott.
East Douglass; \. J. Evans, Weymouth
Center. Also number of promotions N
the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The funeral of the late John f. Field
of North Whitetield, occurred, Thurs
day. at the church. The sermon was
preached, at 1890 o'clock. by Rev. Mr..
La REVERE. Mr.. Field was native of
Whitefield and highly respected by all
who knew him. His wife and one child
survive him. The deceased was "A
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

A prominent member of the Granite
Cutters Union states that the are IS
members of the union in the city not
withstanding the present condition of
the local granite trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The officers of Danforth Lodge, n. T..
O. T., were installed by Deputy War
den Sturtevant Of Augusta, Wednesday
evening. The installa tion was follow
ed by supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

quite d large number were present
at the social and business meeting of
the Epwolth League at the residence
OF Miss Jennie Merrill on Highland
avenue. The usual routine business
WAS Transacted and the remainder of
the time was passed in social inter
course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.
will Join War on Tra1i,g Stamps The
WiterviIle & Wis cas- ct Subscriptions.

The Board Of Trade at its meeting. last
evening, voted to cooperate with the Az
gusta Board of Trade in the passage of
the bill through the State Legislature
prohibiting the use of trading stamps IN
this State.
The meeting was called for the purpose
of devising some means for raising the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Arthur Blair of the Winthrop Say
ings Bank, visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Blair, Wednesday, return
ing to Winthrop. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The kennebec. Steamboat Co. elect
ed the following officers ait their annual
meeting. Thursday forenoon: James
p. Drake. president: A. c. Harlow
treasurer; J. w. Chase, auditor: Jason
Collins. Elias Milhken. James Drake
Oscar Holway and A. w. Whitney di.
yectofS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
New York Money Market.

N,or.v New York. Jan. 10.
IN, money on call steady at 2M3 per cent. :.
Prlme mercantile paper. SM3I. nor oar-
Sterling exchange nrm. with sct',a, M =
mess N bankers bills at s4As.I4S, for
oemand and at S.S2S,M4.S3 far sf 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Master Harry Fuller. son of Charles
L. Fuller, cut his leg quite badly while
sliding. Thursday afternoon. The
painful injury received the attention of
a physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Men who are experts and as faithful
ls Woodward & Davenport are quite
likely to always find themselves busy
with repair work. even though general
trade may be quiet in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The installation of officers of Kenne-
pecfomnandery. No. 266, u. o. G. c., oc-
Cured, Thursday evening". After the
installation three candidates were
worked in the first two degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
The Senator from Dakota.

bismarck. \. D.. Jan. 19.-Portcr J. ].
Mct'umbcr of Richland county, was. to-
night, nominated for United States sena-
tor by Il caucus of the Republican field
candidates and their supporters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The Portland papers are in error re-
g'drding Charles Mcnamara. He Is 20
years of age, and not 80 as stated. and
the accident occurred at Winslow. not
HalloWell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
WATERVULLE.

DIR. Pulsifer reports that Hon. |. c.
Libby, who mas been confined to his
house for several days, suffering from
nervous prostraton. is somewhat I'M
proved, though still unable to leave his
room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

New York. Jan. H.
Cotton futures closed steady. January
5.A: February. Isl; March. 5.&: April.
$50; May. $50: June, 5.9l; July. 5.93: Au-
gust. J.96; September $50; October, 5.9l;
November, o.al; December, 5.93.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
55th CONGRESS-.


absent, }. Total vote, 40; necessary fo..
u choice. -. No election.
4 fourth ballot was taken. this after
noon. but it did not differ from the
third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
The Daily Balance.

Washington. JAN l9.-The government
rcceipts. Today. We're: Internal revenues.
Mtya.6lo; customs. 81 49,. IGS: miscellaneous
$i9.ao1: expenditures, 81 80, 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

posted rates. Sl.s3ef sly and 81 s,n.. ~.
nlcreial bills. &l.k2n lsZ.t.
Silver certificates, JyI.af60ls.
Bar silver. sysx.
Mexican dollars. 41js.
Government bonds. firmcr
State bonds, inactive.
Railroad bonds, strong
1iiiea states ne" ~ reg .......... III.
United States Is
do. coup. .......................,. ityz
Denver Il Rio Grandc lists ... 49,
Erie ten. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
Missouri. Kansas IL Txeas DDS ...... NJ, w
Kansas Pacific consols ........
Oregon & Nav. lists .............. i'm
Texas Pacific IL. lists ................ i0sE
90. reg. Zns OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. n
Union Pacific lists ..................
sex. Int. Ibid. iIsskea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

It's the little colds that grow into BIZ:
colds; the big colds that end in cor sump-
ton and death. Watch the little colds.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup,
mon. wed. fr.& wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
Daily kennebec 3ournaL
GARDINER.

Five pounds nice pruncs for % cents
at IL. A. Fuller & Cos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

is slowly improving. notwithstanding
the serious nature of her injuries. it Is
thought that Miss King will not lose
the use of her hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Miss Maud Emery mas returned from
IL few weeks visit to relatives in New
Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

There win be masquerade bali in
Red Mems hall. this evening. Music
by Carey's Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Jerry Daily was not committed to
Kennebec Jail, payment of the fine be-
ing satisfactorily adjusted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

-Four candidates took the third degree
i'm Gardiner Lodge, No. 8, I. o. o. F..
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The Catholic Union installed officers
at Foresters' hall, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

MISS lazzle King, who had her left
MANI ana arm badly jammed and burn
ca IN one on the managers at the Piy.
81 sue steam laundry. few weeks Oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup il pleasant
to take: it tastes good; children ike it:
no trouble TO administer it and it always
cures. Buy the genuine, Dr.. John VI.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Eugene Alden has returned to his
work ut Boston, after a visit to his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Superintendent OF Schools Miss En-
ma French is confined to her home with
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

ST. Matthew's Society held very en-
joyable social at the home of Mr.. J. T..
Brann. Second street, Thursday even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

The next meeting of the Educational
Society will be held at the High school,
Friday, Feb. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Harvey X. Gatchell, Maine Central
gateman at the Winthrop street cross
ing, is off duty with Il severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Mrs. Eliza Lunt who has been sick
with pneumonia, is improving and is
supposed to be out of danger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

+. o. Chase went to Newport, Thurs
day, for Il weeks visit to his old home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

L. D. Wood. the milk dealer. is con-
fined to his home with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

j. w. Vose OF Macilias. was in the
city calling on friends. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

S. Il. Glazier of Boston. was calling
on friends. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

John Mcnamara is i'll at his home
oil~Seconu street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

"Mrs s. +. French. OF Manchester, n. H.. says
her baby was very sick with a sore neck. Moth.
ing see med to do any good until she used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20

Mrs. ID. L. Fuller is i'll at her home
on Loudon Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
HALLOWELL.

Arthur b. Church is on the sick list.
]. w. Church is confined to his home
with the grip.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-06
The Inquirer Almanac.

The death of the old year and the birth
of the brand new 1893 turns our thoughts
to the possibilities of the future and the
happenings of the past. OPPORTUNITY upon
this occasion comes to our notice the
Philadelphia Inquirer Almanac for 1899,
which we find upon looking through, sup
plies u minds, in concise form, with the
thoughts Of all the happenings of 1898.
This book is, as usual, attractively bound.
but what is of far greater Importance.
the text contained between its covers is
the most valuable compilation of useful
information which 52S pages of closely
printed matter will admit of.
Besides the fullest State and municipal
election tables, this valuable work ex-
haustively treats a vast scope of TOPICS.
some of which it may be interesting IL
enumerate. The Spanish-American war.
its history, chronology, casualties. conn
parative strength of armies and navies
the American army and navy a compend
Of American history to date; our foreign
policy. the Canadian-American Joint
Commission; city, State and National
Government the Fifty-ffth Congress-
members and summary of legislation:
complete maps of Cuba, Hawaii, Ladrone
Islands, the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
In fact. the scope is too great for more
than a suggested outline in this column
The "Induirer, Almanac for 1899 is for
sale at all news stands by all news
- lE-EA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-06
VISITED BY SANTA CLAUS.
The Merry Old Fellow Gladdens the
Children of Simpson Sunday School

The children of the Simpson Methodist
Sunday-school had a visit from merry
old Santa Claus last night, and to say
that the jolly old fellow met with a
royal reception is putting it mildly. 1t
was almost uproarious. The children saw
him Chamber high up on the roofs of
houses and disappear down a chimney.
They saw him on one occasion Chamber
down a steep snow covered slope, Dor
dered with green cedars, and rolling a
barrel full of presents, which ne an
rlounced from the house tops was for the
merry throng assembled. And they were
not disappointed. Even Superintendent
Gilmore, PayIesworth and teachers were
remembered. In addition to presents
there were lots of candies, oranges, etc,
distributed by good-natured SANITY"
Before the latter made his appearance
the audience was treated to a programme
as follows:-Songs by the school; recita-
ton by George Morris; recitation, My
Pussy by Mildred Reed: recitation,
Those 1 Love-" BY S. Tresouthwick; rec
itation by Irene Nichols and Irving Troll;
broom drill by six girls; recitation, Jack
and JILL by George Vessels, Jr.; reci-
tation, Pictures" by Irene Turner; vo-
cal solo, by Edith Earl; recitation,
Christ Child by six girls; solo and
chorus, Christmas Glee,' by Lulu Mat
tison and primary department; recita-
ton, Mother Goose by children of the
primary department; recitation by Beta
Klein; recitation, Finances by Mr.
JONAH, Jr.; recitation, Gray Bonnet, by
Marguerite Ruggles; song, christmas,
by fifteen girls; recitation, Where the
Mince Pie Grows" by L. Gray; reeita-
ton, Preparing for the Picnic" by six
children; recitation, .Bessie's Christ
mas by Eta Schneider; recitation,
Midnight Minder.' by Edward Dono-
hue; dialogue, Shopping by Robert
Aylesworth, Jr., and others; recitation,
.sGoslings, by Walter Conklin.
The Decorating Committee consisted of
l.. C. Crooks, Andrew Reed. and George
Vessels. The Entertainment Committee
consisted of George c.. Post, Mrs G. L..
Gilmore, Miss Hanna Atcheson, Mrs.
Georeg c. Post and F. B. Diltz.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
North American Review for Januar y

With the first number of the new year
the North American Review offers to
its readers a most attractive table of con-
tents. In "Americanism versus Imperial
ISM Mr.. Andrew Carnegie presents fully
his views regarding territorial expansion,
and is followed by a scholarly essay from
the pen of Edmund Gosse entitled The
Literature of Action Ferdinand w.
Peck, Commissioner-Genera for the
United States to the Paris Exposition,
writes interestingly regarding 1.-THE United
States at the Paris Exposition in 19oO.'
Max O'Rell furnishes the second and con-
GLIDING portion of his Studies in Cheer
fulness,' and John Burroughs deals
thoughtfully with Recent Phases of
Literary Criticism" Charles Henry
Butler discusses the important question
of Freedom from Capture of Private
Property at Sea" during war, while The
Powers of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, are practically debated by Milton
H. Smith, President of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad. DIR. John w. Grid
ner considers Theology and Insanity
from q physicians Standpoint. and a plea
by Lewis N. Dembitz. Tit subject of
"Cuban Reconstruction, is ably treated
by Richard J. Hinton. while a reform in
The Ballot Laws of New York is earn
estly advocated by. the Hon, Joseph F.
DAILY. His OBJECTIONS to Annexing the
Philippines" are clearly and ~trenchantly
expressed by Senator G.. G. Vest. Other
topics &dealt with are.z"Snow Tor
nadoes, z by DIR. F. T.. Oswald; 'aSheathing
Warships.'' by George r. Walsh: 'Labor-
Saving Devices in Literary Work" by
]. Howe Adams, and Indian and Spanish
Education" by C. NJ. Woodward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-06

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day
of December. 1855. the commissioners OF AS
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
their final assessment map and report for the
construction of
SEWERS IN OLD BERGEN ROAD.
from Gator avenue to Danforth avenue; in
DANFoRTH AVENUE.
from Old Bergen Road to sewer known as the
'Girard avenue sewer in
HUDSON BOULEyARH.
from Gator avenue to Greenville avenue; in
GATOR AVENUE.
LINDEN AVENUE.
from a point about Is feet west OF private
sewer to Hudson Boulevard, and in
GREENvILLE AVENUE.
sewer to Hudson boulevard. IN aecordance
with petition previously presented to
a satf c Bas5a e the so s sha p asy s5 na az eba 1sss;
81 of the Laws Of 1895, and the sam is now
open to public inspection in the office of thu
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
DANFORTH AVENUE.
f old BERGEN ens MG Road. cs anna o to- tS e 5 sns s0 sIde side sD
point about a.T feet east Ct e Old dH' Berg ssae Road.
HUDSON B~OuLEvARD,
on the west side, from Danforth avenue to
HUDSON BOULEVARD,
on on the so,, east 3 side d. fr9m a point about 5ss7
GREENvILLE AVENUE.
from Hudson Boulevard to a point about 80
feet east of Scott street.
& INDEN AVENUE,
from Hudson Boulevard to Scott street.
T AVENUE.
from Hudson Boulevard TO. on the south sides
point about 1884. % feet east Of Hudson Boule.
OLD BERGEN ROAD.
on the west side, from Gator avenue to Dan
forth avenue.
And that in accordance with the provisions
Of fha arr ab0yaI fitted the 10Th dov of Japn-
airy. 1899, at two o'clock P. NJ, and the As
semblyS Chamber Of the City Hall are hereby
fixed as the time and place when and where
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
will meet to hear, consider and adjudicats
upon all objections to the confirmation of said
final assessment map and report that may be
presented in writing.
BY order Of the Board of Street and Water
GEORGE T. BouToN.
Dated Jersey city, January 5, 1899.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-06
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899.
This paper is Democrats in principles
and is asidependent in its riea0s on az tocat
ovosf5oays


AS nasty a bit of political malice as VIC
have lately witnessed is exhibited IN ths
Newark Evening News" of yesterday
It takes the form of an attack on Inc
Robert Davis fair, and it is particularly
virulent against Sheriff Heller for acting
as manager of the event. The alleged
ground Of attack is that some of the
prizes are to be disposed of by chances
but the political bias of the article STICKS
out in every line. especially in the appeal
to the partisan majority in the Legislature
to make the affair a political issue during
the coming session.
OF course the Legislature will do no
such asinine thing. The Republican lead
ers are not quite so %picayune as the great
Newark organ of goody-goodyism. The
Robert Davis fair is a social event, con-
Quoted for a social purpose. 1t would be
commonplace, only that the popularity
of the organization for which it is to De
held gives it unusual magnitude. me
f%ttr-0
prizes are of the usual sort-more numer-
Gus and valuable than usual, but IN no
other way out of the common The
methods of disposing of them will be the
same that prevail at a thousand FAIRS a
vear or more in New York, Jersey City
and Newark. Perhaps the fair will be the
most elaborate event of its kind that mas
eyer been held in this State, but it will
compare exactly with half a dozen which
have been held in New York. such as the
Commercial Travellers and the Woman's
Press Club fairs.
To attempt to make a political issue OUT
of such an occasion would be ridiculous,
childish. For the Legislature to take 1t
up would be to excite the laughter of the
nation from Maine to Texas and from
California to Florida. If the beneficiary
were some hospital or some q~uasi-philarl-
thropic scheme, the Newark News
would boom it enthusiastically, and would
never see the ieoSt Aoohi ~
method that might be adopted to reilize
se Of lbs prizes or to interest the
public. The only thing that worries our
nalnesake is the name of Robert Davis
and the strength of the great organiza-
ton which bears his name. This is a real
distress to it, as it is to many other
cranks and ultra-Republicans of the same
variety.
Perhaps if the Newark News" gave a
little more attention to amending the
morals of its own community and took
less concern after Hudson, it might do
some good instead of occupying the po-
sition of an impotent scold.