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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28

Prices reduced on heating stoves
at Vests.
The Northern Pacific will make
rate Of one fare for the round trip
to Spokane fruit fair.
The Golden Rule Bazaar has Just
received a complete line of the eel
ebrated broadhead serges.
For sALE-Two spruce timbers
14x16 inches, y feet long; 8 tim
bers, 1Ox12, 90 feet long.
A. Walk.
The finest that has ever been
shown in Pullman-crepons of all
descriptions at the Golden Rule
Bazaar.
Buckeye shoe and disc drills will
seed in any kind of ground. See
them at Lindley's.
Do you want an agency for the
Louis Tappan line of fine perfumes?
You can sell to the retail trade, al
so to the consumers, from q beauti-
full sample display. For particulars
and samples address with stamps,
LOUIS TAPPAN, Manufacturer Per-
fumes, Kansas City, Mo.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given by the under.
signed administrators of the estate of A
Nj. Rogers, deceased, to the creditors
and all the persons having claims against
the said estate, to present their claims,
accompanied by the proper vouchers, &c
the undersigned at the First National
Bank of Pullman, Washington, where
the business OF the said estate will he
transacted, within one year from the
date of the first publication hereof, to.
wit, September 10th, 1899.
CASH n. GADDIs,
john SQUIREs,
Administrators of the estate of A. NJ.
Rogers, deceased. ST.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Walls Walla, Wash.
Sept. 2nd, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named Eettler has filed notice of her
intention to make final proof in support
or her claim, and that said proof will be
made before VIM. A. Inman, U. S. court
commissioner, at Colfax, Wash, on Sat
urday, October Dist, 1899, viz:
SARAH JANE HODGES,
widow Of VIM. w. Hodges, deceased
who made homestead entry No 1884, for
the se14 OF Sec. 7, TIP. IA N. r. II +. w.
NJ.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz: A. j. Whit.
ten, j. T. Smith, Sam Brown, and G. w.
Hill, all OF Pullman, Wash.
JOHN M. HILL, Register.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28

ca aas
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
TEAMS WANTED
One hundred and sixty horses, for
blowing, and hauling beets to the
Sugar Factory at Waverly, COM
mencing about October 18th.
TERMS..

For blowing, one man and two
horses, $500 per day; each addi-
tional horse, sixty cents.
The hauling of beets contracted
for by the ton; price according to
distance. Parties to furnish their
own feed and wagons. Free stabling
for horses.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
wANTED-sEvERAL BRIGHT AND

honest persons to represent us as Man
ayers in this and close by counties. Sal
airy 5000 year and expenses. Straight,
bona-fide, no more, no less salary. po-
sition permanent. Our references. any
bank in any town. 1t is mainly office
work conducted at home. Reference.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope.
TIE DOMINION COMPANY, Dept 3, Chicago
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
CALL FOR CITY WARRANTS.

Office of City Treasurer, Pullman,
Wash, Oct. 9Th, 1899.
The following city warrants of the city
OF Pullman, Washington, are hereby
called -
WATER FUND.
Warrants from number 100 to SO7, in
elusive.
GENERAL FUND.
$50, 557, 943. 572, 571, 574, 573, 81,
$40, 567.
Interest on same ceases on the above
date. Tho warrants will be cashed on
presentation Of same at my Office in the
city hall. CHAs. &. RABY,
City Treasurer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
Apply to
{. Y. Dl0RRISON, Fairfield.
Apply to

On and after November 1st will
be prepared to contract for next
seasons supply of beets for my
sugar factory at Waverly. Appli-
cations may be made either at my
office in Spokane, or at the office of
the factory in wayerly.
All ground intended for cultiva-
tion in beets next season should be
PLOWED AND SUBSIDIZED
THIS FALL.
Flowing should be eight inches and
subsoiling six inches in depth. Full
instructions as to the preparations
of the ground and cultivation of
the beets will be given at any time
upon application.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28

Elegant new Pullman Palace sleeperh
between Portland and Chicago have Just
been placed in service via the o. K. q y.
the Oregon Short Inc, Union Pacihc
and Chicago & Northwestern Railways
daily every day the year. Cars are 81
the very latest pattern, in fact being tho
most impror ed, up to date sleeping cars
turned cut by tho Pullman Company.
These new palaces will leave Portland on
fast trair Of the o. 2 = =, arriving dai-
" at CD 'ca@a The o no io"i"
= ~ ..n'Hs e.'
-
area a3fnt
= aerr
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-10-28
Cheap Excursion Rates.

For the occasion OF welcoming return
ing volunteers by Seattle citizens, the
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. will
in connection with the Great Northern
via Spokane make an excursion rate of
one fare for the round trip. Conditions
of sale OF tickets to be announced later.
SPECIAL.
On the same days that tickets to
Seattle and return are sold the company
will make rate OF one fare for the round
trip to Portland and return from Pull
man. This low rate to Portland will no
doubt be made in time for one to reach
Portland in time to see the exposition.
Printed matter will be ont soon.
f. W. QUARELS,
V. II. HUBERT, Agent.
Gen. Pas. Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
WATCH FOR SATURN.
hinged World May Easily Be Seen Early In
the Evening.

The bright yellow star which may
no" De seen AT rather low altitude
directly south at about T. NJ. is the
planet Saturn. A short distance to the
right Of il. ana nearer to the horizon.
is the rudy star Antares. the heart
OF the scorpion.
Saturn il the sixth planet. reckoning
outward from the sun. the next beyond
Jupiter. Its average distance from us
when We pass directly between il ana
the sun, as we did on the 10th Of last
June IL nearly 500. o0oooo miles. For
4 few weeks before and after that TIM
it's movement among the stars N
"retrngrade toward the Wrst-fur the
reason mat We upon the earth arr
then passing it in the grand race
around The sun. travelling at the rate
Of over IL miles Il second. while Saturn
travels but six miles.
I'M If INV outer planets have. thi-
retrograd" movement ana about the
tiuc M their Opposition '-a move
Iuvat "hich p,rpleNrd tn native as
tru1uncrS exceedingly. and which is a
Very interesting oue tp watch
Saturu's rctrugradc movement will
come tn IN rnd On the -lst NJ this
month. when it Will be stationary"
After that date ID will move eastward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
At NEW YORK.

Ia ItNlltS = VI t dTIlNU
.etVeF and .SchriVrr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

pitchers, and will battle hard to hold the
lead and the honor that goes with it.
while | have no desire to go on record
as saying that Boston will win the pen.
nant says Capt. Tebeau. Il certainly
size them up as superior to the Brook
lyns, and | believe Selee's men will beat
out Hanlon team in the pennant race.
The present champions overshadow the
Brooklyns in the pitchers points and i'll
the field, although Hanlon's men have
the best of the Bostonians as regards in
dividual batting. Team work means
working players at the bat, on the pitch
ing slab and on the bases, while fielding
has nothing to do with team work when
YOU come down to the fine points of base
bail. There is an exception to this rule
however, at short field and third base.
These positions require sure STEADY,
cool-headed iielders, and as ne game
progresses we find the intield To be the
basis of the team. BroOklyn.s team does
not compare with Boston's at third base
or short field and the players of the IN
ner circle of the champions Will cut OH
more runs than the Hanlon quartet IN the
same positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
New York Produce Market.

New York. Aug IL.
FLOUR-Receipts 22.Y3l bbIs.: exports
1888 bbS.: sales, $500 pkgs.: quiet an,
steady with bids 5al0c. under old askin2
prices.
RYE-Easy; No. Western. 59G foa
afloat spot; state rye So elf. New Nori
car lots
WHEAT-Receipts. 80 200 bushels: ex
ports, 60.201 bushels; sales, 2I300G0 bush
els futures, S0,o0o bushels; spot firm: NJ
red. IA fob. afloat spot; No. l North
ern Duluth. 1919 fob. afioat spot: No
hard Duluth. S2I2 fob. afoat spot; No.
red, 1854 elevator.
CORN-Receipts, 5000 bushels: exports
49,, 3O6 bushels: sales. $4,000 bushels fu
lures $4,000 bushels spot: spot firm: No
2, 1885 fob. afloat; No. ,, Siis elevator.
OATS-Receipts. al, o0l bushels: exports
G., 562 bushels; sales, 100000 bushels spot:
spot firmer; No. .. "a No. 3. Is; No. :
white, %: track white Western 26sf3.
track white state, 26Gt3i.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Steady; Western steam closed
at $3.50; August closed $5.i1 nominal; re
fined, steady; 5. A., S6.25.
PORK-Steady.
BUTTER-Strong; Western creamery,
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Base Ball Notes.

Williams, the Pittsburg find, has bat
ting average of SOL. Beaumont of the
same team. another Western League find,
is hitting ut IA .3iI clip.
The baltimore Herald offers to give the
local team $1,000 if it finishes first $500 if
second and $3.50 if third. 1t looks as ii
the team would capture one OF those
prizes.
Both Cunningham and Bowling of the
Louisville club have the reputation of
continually making balks. Buck Ewing
said when in Boston, that the foul work
Of the Louisville pitchers was outrageous.
Globe Manager Frank Selee said.
Tuesday, the prime reason why Balti.
more was winning was the result of fine
curve pitching. Some one takes the
pitchers in hand down there" said Frank
land coaches them. In the games they
use all curve balls at the expense Of
arms. but they are winning just the
same.
New York Telegram: Boston undoubt
eddy has worked itself into position
where 1t can make a strike for the lead.
and Is quite likely to have 1t before the
month is over The accession of Meekin
may greatly aid the Bostons. 1t isn't alb
soiuteiy certain that Meekin is in the
same form as he was three or four wears
ago. but Boston will play behind him
with unlimited confidence, and that is
half the battle. 1t looks now as if Ros.
ION would win the championship. but the
biooklyns are game lot, outside of their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Waldron, Cross
Hill; Mrs. Emma Whiddcn, John Mar
tin Windsor, Haverhill, Mass; Clyde
A. Flint Albert p. Bates. Mrs. 6. NJ.
Bales Miss Nora NJ. Olsen. Selma a.
Soderberg, Hilda l.. Soderberg, Cam
bridge. Mass: Geo. II. Taw, st. Helena,
cal; r. Flint, Henry G. Olsen. Mrs.
Edward Flint, Miss Nellie Chauncy,
Cambridge, Mass. Miss Hazel Os-
borne, IA. b. Chauncy and Percy
chauncy, Whitefeld: l.. W. HUMPHREYS,
Somerville, Mass. F. j. Costello, New
ton Center. Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. &. A.
Crawford, Roxbury. Mass; Mrs. NJ. l..
Flynt Mrs L. w. Sawyer, Mrs. J. W.
Bangs, Augusta: l.. Il. Sawyer. Boston:
T. t. Walker. Nedham. Mass; Miss
Mabel Austin. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
WANT LOW-GeAReD WHEELS.
3icycIisis Abandon Their Las. Seasons High
Gears For Lower Ones.

The cycling public IL prone to tickle
ness as regards gears or. iii o,hcr
words. the size Of the sprocket Last
year every one seemed bent III getting
high gear on his machine. and il is
not an uncommon sight to see rider
on the road with his machine geared
to about lHo. 1t also became fan
with women. During This season there.
seems To- be an inclination to return t.
The ION gear
Il is agreed that high gears oaLov,
I'D aIr best for speed. either IA tn.
rack or on hard and level roads. viii.
lowci gears are better for thos,. who
wish TO get the benefit Of cycling as an
athletic exercise. for general road
work. particularly in hilly sections. a
low gear is particularly useful for rid
ing amid the traffic Of city strests. or
wherever quick and full control of a
bicycle is necessary. No sound argu-
nent experts claim. can be advanced
N opposition to the low gear. about ~
y "A. Whom hcalthful exercise Is Il
leading consideration.
50 far as easy control Of wheel is
'onccrned the lower gear is the proper
hing. There Will always BE- the rider
who wants fun racing equipments,
such rs 4 high gear and the rams
norm. handlabar, but local dealers
contend that there is pretty sure to u,
4 reaction as regards gears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
This Weeks Schedule.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Wednesday and Thursday-Louisville at
Boston ttwo games. Cleveland at Brook
Ign, Cincinnati at New York, 81. Louis
at Philadelphia. Chicago at baltimore.
Pitt sburg at Washington.
Friday-Iouisvillc ut Boston two
gamesD Cleveland at Brooklyn, cincinna, i
at New York. St. Louis at Philadelphia
1.-TWO gamesl. Chicago at Baltimore UwJ
games, Pittshurg at Washington.
Saturday Brooklyn ut Boston, Philad"I
phia at New York. Washington ut Bdlti
more, cleveland at PittsburS.
Sunday Aug. 21-St. Louis at Cinctn
natl, Cleveland at Chicago
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Wednesday and Thursday-Newport nj
Portland. Taunton ut Manchester.
Friday Manchester At Portland, Taun'
ton At Newport.
Saturday-ManchcSte at Portland
Newport at Taunton
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Curious COMBINATIONS.

Murrnnn ,,ieoinn, h,,.a I,ox, o,t
Ite,'.I ~ i'', r,t',,9 ia W D'ei 'S'd"
po,It.,,d. ca,
,.,''a,.,,', ',''' .''a " siih' li'o"ih}.
~ 49,, 49,, NV i ''''" Il a'i'P 81 "hea'
"'''
LIZ -n',l'i'' furiiI'ur'' y - nr placed on
a,..." 1900 val 40 an 'i''''i"ldi SAFE
$500 "71'''9' III
III II estimated that the consumption
=, p'',i ~ ti'e ei't'ie ""rld amounts TO
FhoN''o'o'o'o prr hhhuh.
1t Is popular belief that holly
bush planted near dwelling protects
''''' ii'uSe from ''ehlfihE-
haif the ships in the world are
british. The best IF them can be con
verted into ships of War IN AZ hours.
4 vessel left Nev. York tb. other d,,.
for Liverpool win the largest cargo III
butter eyer taken out or an American
port.
A raw weeks agn u n4vy n,rlr v-.,y
opened 10 tn. pul,li,. ON M. sro, ,,.b.r,.
Captain COOK first stepped on Aus
tralian soil.
An artificial rubber IS nod ae tb..
REAL thing. N NOW m;,d.. M pnirn.. ann
" OIL ia
rs irh'hy"i.
An electric Lamp FOR usc under water
-aconsummatiou thar has Ia fled el..o-
tririaus for v..ars-b.e bae, r,r,.1,,,...I
NV , German t,-,,,
r,.rl,a, ,,rtiI tb,. t,,.1f,t -.
from thon jill II wae gr,dn,Iiy Hull ,
tributrd an over the globe
An Tova angir.., c,.i,n. IVA h.,...
,1,.,,,,,,..rr,.I ,t. ,-t
ii. IN -,,, -.
f,,,,,e ,h.r, i,,ta ,,,I..I,, III ,I,'.,iir.,.
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Iih,i w. ''.' i'', ','9i's r'.'l''''u ioi Iile
,..,is,I ,.. .",
80, ,.,,, =, a.
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IT. " ''i' H"'i s'''
nv '''' ~ - vi '''' WY pun
since January J. ~ colleges. acad- |
eml"s, ANA %emindries and eight art I
- ,'.- - ia ~, .-
-'.ii',7 III 80 ,'
~, emo
Phl'"Sol' l'l'ai S'a'lS'l'..iii ''Ituidt'7
' r..,. ~ ','e SetI 'o' l"',r VIII ~
,,,,,..,, LIN H.. .,,,i..,, II. ,,,l,. IA, onn
mo- ,,ao,,l.
l.,,, - mkt ,.,,,'i--
49,. IN, ,,,,,,t3;.,. 80 -. M
|
H'"t' I'"h'" u "HiI'T' d I'' 'N9i'N' H"'
the moderate cost OF tobacco with
hem renders id accessible to all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

1Sl2; do creamery, 17m2f
CllEESE-Quiet: large white, II; small
white. ~ :. large colored, %: small col
Ored. JAM10.
EGGS-Firmer; state and Pennsylvania.
l1mh: western ungraded. Halls.
PETROLEUM.
ROSIN-f'irm.
TIRPENTlNE-Firm
RICF.-Firm.
MOLASSES-Qule and firm.
FREIGHTS-To Liverpool dull.
SUGAR-Steadier with London; fair re-
filming. 4; centrifugal 81 test. ~: mOIa sse,,
sugar. 37s; refined, steader and more
active.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect June 20, 1890.
Trains leave Augusta as follova,
THROUGH TRAINs

THROUGH TRAINS
,fOiNG WEST-s.35 A. NJ, for Leviaton
7 arnington, Rangefey, Rockland. Port
anu, Boston, Quebec and Montreal: 90
main line points,, express for Brunsvink
Lewiston, Pennington, Phillips, Range
ley, RDckland, Portland and Boston
connecting for White Mountain poInts
ana Lancaster; s3.0S and 3.52 r. NJ. Ia,
n1runswlck, Bath, Rnckland, Lewiston.
cag0; 'lO.55 +. VI. might Pullman). ey-
cry night for Lewiston, Bath Portland
ana ana Boston; '2z5 A. Nj. Portland and
GOING EAsT-.1a5 A NJ. nigh, e,.
PRESS. for Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor
Md~sehead Lake and Aroostook courtv
va Il. ~ A. X. r.; Vanceboro ~
stephen, st. Andrews. st. John, via O..
nadlah Paciiic and Aroostook and Wasfr
,nston counties; '2.50 A. NJ. Bangor ana
Bar Iiarbor; 9.N a. NJ. for WaiervIIle
Belfast and Skownegan: '225 p. M. ey.
press dally Tor Bangor, Bucksport ana
Bar liarbor; 3.25 II. NJ, for WatervIlie
Oakland; North Arson. Bingham, Skow,
iaWamkeas; ~ Il. NJ, for Water
vile; :. 10 a. NJ, Sundays only. for Water.
VILE Bar lidrbOr and Bangor.
Train leaving Augusta at 3.0s p NJ pn
ing West runs daily, Sundays Included
~ Lewiston, Portland ana Bostnn
The night Pullman train gong Ea,, a,
! - A. NJ, going West at 1855 r. NJ runs
every night, Sundays included. connent-
ing for ana from Lewiston but nnt ~
Skpwhegan on Monday mornings. or In
belfast, Dexter Or beyond Bangor. (eY-
crrtins u Ear liarbOr, Sunday morn
lngs.
'DaiIy for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
South Gardiner TO Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Peter Boenk. late Co. F, 1O3d N. Y.
on transfer from the Central Branch
reported, yesterday, and was assigned
to his old quarters in D Co. Mr.
Boenk is former member of this
Home. having been here from Septem-
Der, 1893, to April, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Aug. 16,
Cotton futures closed easy August.
5.52; September, 5.52: October. 5H; No
vcmbcr, 5.75. December. 5Sl: January.
9.s5. February, 5.Ss: March, 5.32; Apr,
5y5; May. 5.Jy. June, G.03.
Cotton spot closed AZ y decline: mid
ding uplands. 3-lG; do. gulf. ZIG.
Sales. lnsa bAles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
Why Is 1t

That badheadcd man, an orphan boy,
the Prince Of Wales Il monkeys mother
and the reason for the present low price
Of wheat are all alike? Because a bald
headed man has no hair apparent; an or
phan boy has nary Il parent; the Prime"
of Wales ~ heir apparent: the monkey =
mother is "A hairy parent, and the reason
for the present low price of wheat is not
apparent. This is not original, but IT Is
evidence that 1t Is a good time to buy
wheat because there is no good reason
WhN IL Shnnll ht. low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Peter Murphy, late GO. G, Sth Mass
Vols, reported for. readmission
Wednesday. Mr.. Murphy. when here
during the summer of 81 was a mem
Der Of y Co. to which he has again
been assigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Lille
Daughters Life.

am the mother Of eight children
and have had a great deal Of expert
ence with medicines. Last summer my
little daughter had the dysentery in its
worst form. We thought she would
die. ! tried everything | could think
of, but nothing seemed to do her any
good. / saw by an advertisement IN
our paper that Chambcrlain's Cole
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was
highly recommended and sent and got
a bottle at once. 1t proved to be on,
Of the very best medicines we ever hal
in the house. 1t saved my little daugh-
ter's life. ! am anxious for everN
mother to know what an excellent
medicine il is. Had known it at first
it would have saved me a great deal Or
anxiety and my little daughter much
suffering. Yours truly, Mrs. Geo, +
Burdick. Liberty, r. !. For sale by
Jno. Coughlin. III Water ST., druggist
tn. tn .sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
Local Notice.

II. w. Jones. ID. D.. graduate Of the
Foster School of optics" Will be at
the parlors Of the HalloWell House.
Thursdays. Special attention given to
the correction of all corrcctionable de
fects Of vision. II. w. Jones. Jewelcr
ana Optician, Freeport. Ne.
1ugl6 lpt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

The air is clearest at Arequipa, Peru.
From the observatory at that place
500 feet above the sea. a black spot.
one inch in diameter, placed on a white
disc. has been seen on Mount Char
chani, distance of II miles, through
13-inch telescope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

col. A. j. Smith. assistant inspector
general n. H. D. V. s., arrived by
special train. Wednesday forenoon. and
at orce resumed his inspection of the
treasurer's office, where it was inter-
rupted a few weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Among the recent increases in salary
at the Homes is that Of the adjutant
ana inspector of the Northwestern
Branch, to 800 per month, and the
chief engineer of the Western Branch
20 $1S5 per month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
Chicago Markets.

Chicago, Aug lG.
Unexpectedly firm markets ana indica
tons of a revival In the cash demand ad
vanced prices here for wheat 1zMHc. to
day Corn closed unchanged. "a higher
Oats advanced ne. and provisions closed
Irregular, 30. lower to Sc. higher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
At the Same Time

There Is no law against your selling
wheat short il you think the present
price OF wheat is still too high. one thin.;
Is sure-if wheat Is not just right 1T
present figures, then it Is either too low
or too high; If YOU think it is too high.
then sell some short: If you think il is
too low, then buy some on a margin
$500 is ~ points margin on 1900 bu. II
YOU prefer to trade in stocks we have
equally good facilities. and our free book
explains margin trading. Send for it or
for our market letter.
Howard, Crosby &C.,, q ss ":"s,;s;: ::::
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

and the scene Of his death, Camden
house. Chislehurst. has been destroyed
and. with its beautiful grounds, is to
serve as a golf links.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17
NATIONAL HOME.

The Western Branch is to have \
commissary of subsistence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

There will be a regular meeting Of
General Zeal Command. Il. V. IT,. At
the Club house. this evening. Muster
in Of recruits and other business of i'm
portance. \ full attendance is re
queSted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Some of Wednesdays visitors were:
Emma Clement. Maiden, Mass; Mr.
and Mrs. II. S. Lander, Vassalboro;
Miss F. E. Waldron, Skowhegan; Mr.
and Mrs. ]. W. Robinson, Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Myrcn Maddox. who has been IN tho
employ Of e.. \. Spauld.n1. for the pas.
TWO years. HAS severed bis connection
with Mr.. SpauldnS and secured aposition
with the W. II. Gannett Publishing
House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

Miss Madse Carey returned. Wednes-
day. from a two weeks visit with
friends ut Chavlestown Mass. Miss
Christine Barr returned with Miss
Carey as her guest for Il few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-17

The results of recent drllngs in Bor-
neo have caused many persons to
think that Borneo will prove to be the
richest petroleum field in the world.