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The Cattle Markets

Chicago, December 27.-Native steers 15@ 25c lower; Texans, 1c lower. Cow market and canners weak to 10c lower; good to choice stockers and feeders strong; good to choice, $5.25@$6. 65; poor to medium, $40 s5.20; mixed stockers, $9@$3.SO selected feeders, S4. .25@$4.75; good to choice cows s. .40Q$4 40; heifers, @$4.75; canners, $20 8; bulls, g. .50Gs4.4O calves, $4Gl$7. .25; fed Texas beeves, $4.15G$5. .15.
 Hogs-Unevenly higher and lower, clos ing strong. Good clearance. Mixed and butchers, s$4@$4. 351a; good to choice heavy S4 .121sa$4. 321a; lights, $3.95Gs4.20.
 Sheep-Good to choice sheep and lambs steady; others slow. Native wethers, $4. .25 G$4.90; lambs, $4d$5. .90.
 Receipts-Cattle, 1S,500; hogs, 1000; sheep 2o,oOO.
 St. Louis, December 27.-Cattle receipts. 1,S0O, including 400 Texans Market 10815c lower for natives; Texas 15c lower on steers. Cows steady. Native shipping and export steers, $4.75qS5.25; the top for fancy Christmas beeves, which are scarce; dress steers under 1000 pounds, s. .2O6s4. 50; stockers and feeders, $3.35a$46 60; canners, $1.50Q$3; Texas and Indian steers, $3 800 $490; Texas and Indian cows and heifers, $2. 2.30a$3. 40.
 Hogs-Receipts, 5,100. Market steady; pigs and lights, $4.1e9$4.2O; packers, s4.15 @$4.25.
 Sheep-Receipts, SOO Market 1Oa15c high CT. Native mutton, s4@$4.25; lambs, $5@ $5.S5; bucks. s2.25.
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Treasury Statement

Washington, December 27.-Today's state ment of the condition of the treasury shows available cash balance of s2s5, ,2S4, ,36S; gold reserve, $239, ,995,63S
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Mo- from Macon, Columbus, Albany, etc., 7:45 p. m.
 No. 8 from Savannah, Macon, Columbus, etc., 1:35 p. m.
 Elegant through sleepers between Bir- mingham, Columbus, Macon and Savannah on Nos. and 4.
 Connection at Savannah with superb freight and passenger steamers of the ocean Steamship company from New York Boston and the east To Cuba and West Indies via Central of Georgia railway By taking the Central O. Georgia railway, close connection is mada at Port Tampa and Miami for Key West and Havana.
 For further information apply to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent JACK ". JOHNSON,
 Union Ticket Agent,
 Birmingham, Ala.
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No. 3s, "washington and Southwestern Limited" solid vestibuled train, Atlanta to Washington; Pullman sleeping car, Bir- mingham to New York; also Pullman H. York, making close connection at Atlanta with through sleeper for Tampa, Fla
 No. 80, "U. S. Fast Mail" carries Pull man sleeping cars, Birmingham to Jack sonville, Fla, via Atlanta; also sleeper Att lanta to New York.
 No. 37 carries Pullman sleeping car, Bir- mingham to Greenville. Miss.
 r. s. Cannon, Third Vice-Presdent and General Manager, Washington, D. c. ,J. M. cuip Traffic Manager Washington.
 w. A. Turk. c. P. A.. Washington, D. C..
 .. A Benscorer, A. G. P. A.. Chatta-
 C. E. Jackson. T. P. A. Birmingham Ala. R. M. Ellis. T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala,
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The Iron Market.

The Iron Market. Birmingham, December 27.-The follow ing are ule present quotations in iron: f..'. ...... ...... .....,.. ......$iSoO T lioU ..'.s... ..,..... ........ ........ lO.io G F....,.. ....,. ,. ......., ,.,.. 1600 1S...... ....., , ~ 1850 2S.... ....... .,..... .,.. a. 17.50
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BONDS Nd States 2s, registered ........102
 d States 3s, registered. 1f0b n States 3s, coupon.... ........ .110k V States new As, registered ........134A States new As, coupon. .134
 States old As, reglstered.... ..114k
 Estates old 4s, coupon.... ....... .1151s Uln.> ,tates 5s, registered. .113h United States 5s, coupon.... ............ .I131k Louisiana new consols 4s.... .... .1OSk Nortn carolina 6s...... ...... ...... ....121 4NorlH CdrOilHd 4S--.... s..... ....lUI Virginia Centuries. .... ..... ..... Af Virginia Centuries deferred.... .. .....
 Financial
 New York, December 27.-The Commer-
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LOCAL MARKE

Local Cotton Market Good middling, 7Ac. Middling, 7c. Strict low middling, 6Bc. Low middling, 6%c.
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Three ships a week to Cuba, leave Port Tampa zoo D. m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For further information ad- oresS B. W. WRENN
 Pass. Traffic Man, Savannah. Ga. k. l.. TODD, Div. Pass. Agent,
 Montgomery, Ala
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Daily Statement

Galveston-Quiet; middling, TAG; receipts, 79S6 bales: stock, 262 752 bales.
 Mobile-Quiet; middling, 3-16c; sales, 800 bales; receipts, 236 bales; stock, 37615 bales.
 Savannah-Quiet and firm; middling, T 3-16c; sales, 126 bales; receipts, S,757 bales; . stock, 156 903 bales.
 Charleston-Nominal; middling, 3-16c recelpIs, 71S bales; stock, zo,oz5 paIes.
 Wilmington-Steady; niddling, TAG; re- ceipts, 1,527 bales; stock, 1899 bales
 Norfolk-Firm middling 7sse sales fl bales; receipts, 4,467 bales; stock, 42,29S bales
 Baltimore-Nominal: middling, 19sc; re- ceipts, 275 bales; stock, 1854 bales
 Boston-Quiet; mddling, 7Ssc; receipts, net, 962 bales; stock, 16,554 bales.
 lphia-Firm; middling, 7 13-16c; receipts, 1S1 bales; stock, 15,595 bales.
 St. Louis-Firm; middling, 5-16c; re- ceipts, 9,260 bales; stock, 105,921 bales.
 Memphis-Steady; middling, 5-16c; re- ceipts, 3,O74 bales sales, 2.700 bales; ship ments, 6792 bales; stock, 1SS,723 bales.
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COTTON CABLES
 SHOWED ADVANCE Produced the Most Active Mar
 ket of Recent Times. CLOSED WITH STEADY GAIN At the Opening Firmness Was Shown, and Subsequent Business Increas-
 ed the Improvement to aNet Advance of Points
CLOSED WITH STEADY GAIN

New York, December 27.-Today's cables on cotton were better than anticipated, showing an advance of 6-64 in futures and 3-32d in the spot. Out of this unexpected advance grew one of the most active mar kets here in recent times.
 In addition to the cable accounts from southern spot markets were generally strong, six out of them advancing 1-16QB
 Buyers complained of small spot offerings. tion of January notices was settled by de- liveries not exceeding 2,5O0 bales, which were promptly absorbed by exporters. Shorts started to cover on the opening call and continued to buy throughout the ses- sion with a good deal of competition from investment buyers, led by Wall street houses, who had re-entered the market with considerable confidence.
 At the opening the market was firm at an advance of sos points. Subsequent busi- ness increased the improvement to a net advance of 9Q14 points, after which there was some lively liquidation, which caused a partial reaction. The close was steady at a net gain of 4Q13 points,
 New York, December 27.-Cotton dull; middlng, 9-16; net receipts, 2,115; gross, g., 962; sales, 35; Continent 51S
 Total today: Net receipts, 35,0i3; exports to Great Britain, 5l France, 51S Continent, 20,130 stock, 1,12S,961
 Consolidated: Net receipts, 117,910; ex- ports to Great Britain, 1460O; France, 3,611; Continent, 5659S.
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1.-TWO jewels-time and good advice" Two
 boon companions, Hoods Sarsaparilla and pure blood.
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New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, December 27.-Cotton firm; sales, 5,7OO bales. Ordinary, 1-16c; good ordinary, 9-16c; low middling, 1-16c; midding, ' 5-16c; good mddling, 715c; mid ding fair 13-16c. Receipts, 8,094 bales; stock, 405 763 bales.
 Consolidated statement: Receipts, net, IT ,910 bales; exports to Great Britain, h. 600 bales; exports to France, 3,611 bales; exports to the continent, 56,59S bales; stock, 112S, S,961 bales.
 New Orleans, December H.-Cotton fu- lures steady. December, TIP bid; January, 712; February, 7.13@7 IA; March, 716a7 IT; April, 7.1S07 .19; May, 7.21@7. .22; June, 7.23@ 7.4; July, 7.25@7 26; August, 712a7 IS; September. 6.S0a6.S2 October 6.7Oa6.72.
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Pure Georgia cane syrup 2OO9 3d ave-, phone 996.
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Financial

New York, December 27.-The commer-
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By Private Wire to Talbott & Palmer3
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oFFICERS-N E. Barker, President; J. Harding, Second Vice President; Tom O. Sn Cashier.
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Ala. Great Southern B. R

sbortest and quickest line to Clnctnnas youiayilI and the North; also to Shreye- port. New Orleans ana all points south "eoS Schedule in effect Nov. l9. 1S99
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A Novelty in Reality

1t seems only few days ago that
Cargille's Art and Novelty Store was
opened in the old postoffice building on
Spring street. We don't know whether
the times were propitious, or whether
the management was peculiar, or
whether long felt want was supplied,
but we do know that this store has had
o wonderfully rapid growth. In few
weeks the original building became too
small to accommodate the increasing
business, and larger room was secured
ON Main street. TIL room is now filed
with every imaginable article, it seems
to us, and if you have not visited this
veritable mercantile Ark you should
do so now while it is in holiday attire.
In there you can find that Christmas
present that has caused you some troub-
lie. Go there and trouble no more.
Walter J. Cargille, the proprietor, is
a young man that has not only sur
prised the Johnson City business world,
but seems to have surpassed his own
expectations. That he is succeeding
is patent, and that he deserves the sue
cess is conceded by all, and not one of
his friends is more pleased at this re-
suit than THE COMET.
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Number Of Houses Increased .

The Virginia Coal, Coke 4 Iron Co.,
have again increased the number of
houses they will build at once near the
furnace in this city. Messrs. Linville
& Cox now have contracts for twenty
three houses and are hard at work up
on them. Some are we'll advanced and
others are being started. The contract
price is in the neighborhood of $4,000.
Several other buildings are to be erect
ed shortly including a hotel, or large
boarding house. These will also be
put up by these popular and progress
siye contractors.
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LITTLE LOCALS.

Stuart Wilder was down from Ches-
toa Monday.
Will Butterworth is assisting Frank
Taylor to handle the holiday trade.
g. 9, Harris came down from Bristol
and spent last Saturday in the city.
Mrs. T. J. Peoples and children have
moved to johnson City and will reside
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Adams.
Hart & Houston have found it neces-
sary to increase their force of clerks
during the holidays, and John Miller
has been added.
If you go to The Hub for an overcoat
or your winter underwear you make no
mistake. Quality and price to suit
you.
The old "Faw homestead" is being
very much improved The frame build
ing has been torn away and o wide
porch is being layed along the west
side and to connection with the front
veranda.
If you have not been supplied with
winter underwear and an overcoat you
should drop in at The Hub. They will
not only suit you in quality but, most
important of all, the price is right.
H. H. Stratton, who has Just return
ed to East Tennessee from San Fran
cisco, was passenger on train No. 81
Monday evening en- route to Washing
ton.
Col G. H. Nimson has purchased
flock of full blooded Rambouillet sheep
for his Bellevue farm, near Cranberry.
The sheep passed through this city last
Saturday and were taken to Cranberry
on special train.
Old clothes made new by having
them repaired, cleaned and pressed,
velvet collar on your overcoat, new
Innings put in. Alterations of all
kinds made. W. B. Crouch.
Mrs. Henry Hart has moved to Knox
vile to be with her husband who is
connected with the revenue Office there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Weller are occupy
ing their residence in this city during
their absence.
The pupils of the High School will
present the laughable farce comedy,
The Plantation Party at the Opera
House next Tuesday evening, together
with other attractions which will make
very entertaining program. The
students have worked up this for the
purpose of buying books to aid them in
their school work.
/ have on hands few storm and
dress overcoats which am offering at
greatly reduced prices. II you are
in need of one call and see what have
l will make the price right.
W, B, CROUCH,
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Private Telephone Line.

VIM. @, Uptegrove & Bro, have be-
gun work on a private telephone line
from their plant in this city to the
Limestone Cove. The company have
large timber interests in that section
and have about completed railroad
from Unicoi City, 10 miles into their
timber belt. As they will have q large
force constantly employed in getting
ont this timber this telephone line is
made almost an absolute necessity and
will be of great advantage to the com
nanv
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Johnson City Exports.

During this week the Harris Manu-
featuring Company, manufacturers Of
handles, rims and hardwood speciality,
shipped car load of material to New
York for Scotland. Several small or
ders have heretofore been exported by
this concern. Col. w. P. Harris, the
genial proprietor, told The COMET this
week he had received inquiries for
pillow handles from Europe and is now
figuring upon large order for that
territory. This industry deserves to
prosper, and Johnson Citians will be
glad to know that it is reaching out to
the foreign markets.
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Pensions Increased.

The pension Of Wilborn Hodges, Of
this city, has been increased from ST
to $24 per month.
The pension Of s. B. McAdams, also
of this city, has been increased from
$12 to $14 per month.
D. L. Miller, Elizabethton, increased
from SIT to 1874.
Hiram Boothe, Erwin, increased
from $12 to SIT.
Joe Hughes, Of Happy Valley, in
crease from So to $12.
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The Sick.

Mrs. j. B. Cox has entirely recovered
from her recent illness with typhoid
fever, and is recuperatkng rapidly.
DIR. J. w. Cox, who was injured re-
Gently by being thrown from his buggy,
has fully recovered and is able to at
tend to his professional duties.
!. J. Ford is seriously ill at his home
on West Market street
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
A NEW DEPARTMENT.
Hart G. Houston Will Add a Millinery De-
partment to Their Business.

The announcement that Hart &
Houston will put in millinery depart
ment will be agreeable news to their
numerous customers in this city and
surrounding territory. This step has
been decided upon after mature DELHI
Grafton and preparations are now being
made for the opening of the new de-
partment in the spring. The room now
being used as a dressmaking depart
ment will be newly papered and car
peted, and devoted to millinery with o
lady's reception room in front. A room
in the rear of the adjoining store on
Spring street has been rented and an
opening will be made to connect it with
the millinery department. This room
will be used by Mrs. Hughes as dress
making establishment. Under the
new order Of things a customer can en-.
ter the Main street entrance, select o
dress pattern and trimming, take them
through to the dressmaker, have a COR
rect costume made, and in passing out,
be supplied with the latest suggestions
in the millinery art.
There will be nothing left undone to
make this new department perfect in
every detail. The milliner will come
from New York, and it goes without
saying that she will be commissioner
in her line, as no other would be EN-.
ployed. The stock Of millinery carried
will be selected with that care and good
judgment that has made this firm TO-
nous in all other lines. Without re-
Aecting upon others in any sense we
undertake to say that no announce
ment made recently will be SO crafty
ing to the public as the above, and
their spring millinery will be awaited
with anxiety.
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5000 to $1,000 a Year.

We want reliable and energetic men
and women in each State to travel and
appoint agents; salary $3.50 to $1,000 q
year and expenses, guaranteed and
paid weekly; no experience required,
we instruct You Local representatives
wanted also, Send stamp for full par.
ticulars. Address, The Bell Company,
Dept. A., Philadelphia, Pa. SO1 st
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Lecture.

To show their appreciation Of the
kindness of the public, The Monday
Club tender Free Lecture "a South
American Revolution" by DR.. W. II.
Lester, of Greeneville, Tennessee, at
M. E. Church, Monday night, Deem
Der IS, at Z o'clock. No collection will
be taken.
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Ben Martin Acquitted.

In the circuit court at Jonesboro
Monday the case of the state vs.. Ben
Martin for killing John Lee was called.
The evidence of the defense was heard
and it showed so clearly that the killing
was done in self defense that the at
torney general dismissed the indict-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
Do Yon Want to Make Saoo.

We want local manager, lady or
gentleman, in own town or county; nc
canvassing required. You can devote
full or spare time; or evenings only, in
connection with your regular vocation.
500 or 5000 can be made before Christ
mas, and it will require very little time.
1t is not necessary to have had expert
ence Send stamp for full particulars
Address, The Bell Company, Dept. B.
Philadelphia, Pa 801-8t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use without a
Failure.

FAILURE
The first indication of croupis hoarse-
ness, and in a child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken as sure sign Of
the approach of an attack. Following
this hoarseness is peculiar rough
cough. If Chamberlains Coug b Rem
edy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarae, or even after the cronpy
cough appears, it will prevent the at
tack. It is used in many thousands Of
homes in this broad land, and never
disappoints the anxious mothers. We
have yet to learn of single instance in
which it has not proved effectual. Nc
other preparation can show such rec
ord-twenty-five years constant use
without failure. For sale at City
Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

The advertisement of "The Hub" in
this issue of THE COMET has Christ
mas Gift for you. Go early and get
but everything there is first-choice!
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Mr.. Beverly r. Hawkins to Miss
Bette Jollye at Whiteville, n. O., on
the eth inst. Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins
will be at home in johnson City aft, r
January 1st, 1900. The COMET ex-
tends congratulations
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HART and HOUS ON

General Wilder came up from Knox
vile and spent several days this week
in this section. He was accompanied
by party of capitalists who are con-
templating the purchase of some iron
ore lands that he is interested in.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Any one interested in the best and
most sanitive manner of finishing floors
should drop line to Berry Brothers,
Detroit, Michigan, the we'll known
varnish manufacturers, who mail free
for the asking a neat and instructive
pamphlet on the subject, and finished
specimens of wood. SCOTT.
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An Old Fashioned New Years Day.
The Monday Club will receive New
Year calls at the Home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Harris. All friends are invited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet Of gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup Of
Figs, is manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

The greatest variety, the purost and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jacksons.
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DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK?
How to Prolong the life of an Old
ROOf

II an old lealy tin. iron, or steel roof, paint
it with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough; no skill required; costs little; goes far
ana lasts long. Stops leaks and prolongs the
ufe of old roofs. Write for evidence and circu-
lars ALLEN ANTI RUST MFG. Co., 413 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 750-6mo.
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An Old Fashioned New YEARS. Day.
The Monday Club will receive New
Year calls at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. p. Harris. All friends are invited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

TRAVELLING MEN dasiring a sala-
BILE side line of we'll established staple
goods (not requiring the carrying of
samples) commission 20 and 20. Ad-
dress Manufacturer, P, O. Box 1853,
Covington, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

John T. Lyle, = Groceries. Phone
No. 10.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, Of
Jackson's.
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CITY DRUG STORE.

CHILL PAo-SOMETHlNG NEW,
Cures chills without medicine: II IL fails we
refund your money 100000 to back our guar
antee. A sure preventative. II your druggist
does not keep the DR.. King Chill Pad we will
mail you one on receipt Of price-Sl;O0, THE
DIR. KING CHILL PAD CO., Memphis, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Christmas Novelties.

In this line we have selected only
such things as are new, good and dc,
sirable. Toilet Cases in Ebonoid with
sterling silver trimmings. Bisque or
naments Opal Ware in many new
styles. Collar and Cuff boxes, Glove
Boxes and lots and lots of things to
numerous to mention. Then comes
Tho
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Gold Dust -four will please the
nest of YOU
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Chase & Sanborn's teas and coffees
are the best. You get them only at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Buy Gold Dust -four.
The best soap is "Brag" at Jackson's.
G0ld Dust Hour-best made.
Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
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Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!

and what values they are, so per.
fectly made and such beauties, and so
reasonable IN price, SO our customers
say, and they are good judges. It's
happy family all of them, and at &c,
10c, 15c, 25c, SOC and upward. They
will help to make many child happy.
Pocket Books.
For ladies and, Missesin all shades
and qualities from 25c to $3.50 each.
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The best -four is GOld rust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-06
Aeonc,llo skIps.
Leaves washington Tor Canada Authorized
Will Not Stop him.

New York. Feb. Ga dispatch to the
Herald from Albany. n. Y. says that
Agoncillo. representative of the Fill
Pine Junta in this country, passed
through that city. tonight. en- route for
Canada. According to information re-
ceived by the correspondent Of the
Herald. the United States government
has no intention of making an arrest
of Agoncillo and will allow him to
proceed across the Canadian lines
Agoncillo says that he has been I'M
able to communicate with Aguinaldo.
owing to tine strict censorship exercis-
ed by the United States authorities and
thinks that it is hus duty under the
circumstances to place himself beyond
it's jurisdiction so that he will be able
to communicate with his home people
He says he knows nothing of a bat
tie having occurred and thinks it pos
sible that no such event has taken
place. although he adds that it is pos.
sible that something of the kind has
occurred. He condemns the action of
the United States government in refus-
ing to allow him to communicate with
his home government.
He says he is not going to Canada
for the purpose of evading arrest.
He seemed. according to the cores
pondent of the Herald. to be nervous
and anxious to place himself beyond
the confines of this country as soon as
possible.