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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03
81. GARRIorT, Clerk District Court.

NoTICE-Proof of Will. State of Iowa, Wap-
~ clio county, SIS. District Court, Wapeifo
county. To all whom 1t may concern; Notice
is hereby given, that an instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and testament Of
Nancy Ann Sanborn, deceased. was this day
produced, opened and read by the undersigned,
August, 1892, as the day for hearing proof in
relation thereto. Witness my official signature,
with the seal of said court hereto affixed, this
18th day of July, 1899.
o. ]. GARRIoTT, Clerk District Court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03

Me yellow Journals are now after
scalp OF Admiral Dewey. A few
ago a correspondent claimed to
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03
Professional Cards.
CIVIL ENGINEERS,
JOHN G. SAMPLE. B.c.E Arch.

Special attention given to bridges and stru G
turai steel, hre-proof construction and found a
lions, electric light and power plants.
ONCE with c. r. Alien, Court house, Ottum.
wa. Iowa u y -'-'',,
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Dated July u, 1899. Attorneys for Pia Plain

NOTIcE.-Proo of Will. State of Iowa, Wap-
~ clio county, IS. District Court, Wapelfo
county. To all whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given that an instrument In writing
purporting to be the last will and testament of
John G. Kaiser, deceased, was this day pro-
duced, opened aud read by the undersigned, aud
that have fixed Monday, the 21st day of AUG
ust, 1899, as the day for hearing proof in relation
thereto. Witness my official signature, with the
seal of said court hereto affixed, this 24th day
of July, 1899.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

lilly Courier, year, by carrier. 5000
ally Courier, year, by mail.... 500
smi-Weekly Courier, year 49,. 1.5O
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
DIR. 8. :. HYATT,

In addition to his regular practice, makes spec.
ia1ty of treating eyes, nose and throat Specta.
Giles fitted and furnished reasonably. Consul.
tatioa free. Office over Sc and loc store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03

LEGAL.

ORIGINAL NOTICE. To E. s. Batchelder:
You are hereby notified that the petition Of
Nellie J. Batchelder, plaintiff, was filed in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the
State of Iowa, in and for Wapello county, claim
ing Of you adivorce on the ground of such cruel
and inhuman treatment as to endanger her life,
asking for the custody and control of your two
children, Dorothy W. Batchelder and Walter r.
Batchelder, and for general equitable relief.
And unless You appear thereto and defend before
the August term of the said court, which wifi
commence at Ottuinwa, Iowa, on the 2lst day of
August, 1899, default will be entered against You
and decree granted as prayed for.
McNETT & TISDALE,
Dated July IA, 1899. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03

PORTER BROS. & HACKWORTH-
Manufacturers of harness, saddles and
collars, leather, shoe findings. sad
dlery, hardware. etc.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03
MANUFACTURERS.

+ JULIUS FECHT-Importer. dealer
and jobber in leaf tobacco; manufac-
turer Of cigars eek, Columbia. e,c.)
Lowest prices on leaf t0baceo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03

w. s. GRIPS q BRO. The hness liy-
cry in southeastern Iowa, bus and car
riage line, freight and baggage trans
fer. Tel. 1874 for prompt service.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on Chattels. la.
Strader, 531 Church ST., Ottumwa.
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wilson Fife, Of Eldo,,l .

Wifson Fife, of Eldon.
This, is what Mr.. Fife
says: II am 80 years old
and was born badly cross
eyed. On the 2Sth day of
April last / went to DR..
Oneal at the Ballingall Ho-
tel In Ottutnwa and had
my eyes Strengthened In
less time than it takes to
tell It. I have given them
a thorough test at hard
work on the farm and find
them strong AMI perfectly
satisfactory. Dr.. Oneal il
skillful and hon est, and I
gladly recommend him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-03

/ want to shake hands with hint
wv. j. L. in the New York SS,n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
TELEGRArHlC BREVlTIES.

At Portland, Me-, today Judge Webb
decided that the Portland Steamship
Company was not liable for the loss Of
the steamer Portland and the conse-
quent loss of life.
The Mazet committee after its sitting to.
morrow will adjourn until May 81. This
change OF plans is made necessary by the
call for special session of the New York
legislature. Chairman Mszet had originally
pl nned for meeting four days week until
the inquiry was over. The opinion prevailed
among the members of the committee this
morning ttst the evidence given at yester-
days session was strong enough TO warrant
the governor 10 ask for the removal of Chief
of Police Deyery, on the ground OF general
negligence
At meeting held at Buffalo, N. Y, last
evening the strike OF the grain shoveers was
declared to be at an end. The men are to re.
turn to work tomorrow.
Kid Mccoy and Joe Choynski have agreed
to meet in finish fight before the Colorado
Athletic Club in Denver on July IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
No Right To Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep hec health. II she is
weak, sickly and all run down, she Will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her I'M
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
Skin eluptions and wretched com.
plexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver end kidneys and to puri'
fy the blood. II gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
comp EXON. 1t will make cookbook
ing. charming woman offs run down in
valid. Only so cents at E. S. Lead
heater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
May is The Mating Month.

Now the time take up and put away the hot carpets
and preserve them from the moths and replace with
dainty cool Mattngs you have put down your
matng for you furnish you competent man to save
you the trouble and the cost is trn half so much as
you will save by buying your matngs from We keep
trash twisted stuff All goods choice and srra
We have few piece good seamless mattngs 15c; 40
yards for Sc
styles heavy seamless mangs very choice styles 17c
$3.50 for yards large range of angs s. $3.50
for 40 yards
For $40 per roll CSC per yard values for ST. per
roll 3Oc per yard furnish heavy China mating
giving from five eight years good service goods
being retailed in our nearby cities for $14 per roll.
For 3c per yard $14 per roll the finest China mating
made these goods retaed by leading New York firms at
soc per yard, SIS per roll
A choice variety OF Japanse matings
We beginning show advance styles Moquette
rugs and mats bought for the fall trade prices beyond
petition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
.ITY GAS OFFICE,
~ Room Nos. 5 and 6, CITY Hall.

OITY GAS OFFICE,
" Room Nos. 5 and 6, City Hall,
Alexandria, Va, May Is, 1895.
As I am compelled to make up my accounts
for the fiscal year ending May 81, 1899, it
has become my duty to make immediate eff
forts to collect I'LL outstanding bills. there
fore notify ell gas consumers whose bills are
not paid by p. M. on WEDNESDAY, May
81, 1899, that the meters will be at once re-
moved from their premises and the supply of
gas cut off, and the collection of all outstand-
ing bills enforced. The attention of gas con.
sumers is called to the following law:
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF GAS.
section /. Be it enacted by the City Coun.
Gil of Alexandria, Virginia, That from and
after the LIST day of March, 1896, the price
of gas shall be reduced to one dollar and
forty cents per 1000 feet with FIVE per cent.
discount for prompt payment; but no dis
count shall be allowed on any gas Hills unless
paid on or before the first day OF the sue.
ceeding month in which the state OF the meter
is taken, and when not paid within ten days
after that date the Clerk Of the gas shall cut
off the supply Of gas.
AS the law gives me no authority to grant
any indulgence l must insist upon prompt
sett ement of all gas bills
This notice is issued with the approval and
on the authority of the Committee on Light
SAM'L L. MONROE, Clerk,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

TIE insane STRANGER.-The au-
.'sI.ie3 a; Hartford, Conn., and Au-
sl'!a, Me-, have communicated with
i'' police department of this city re-
ii'd!1g Desmond, the man held at jail
Lac On suspicion of being insane. The
augusta hospital knows no one OF that
lane among its escaped or discharged
s..-91,s. The superintendent of the
1''iiord asylum says the man was once
l2.ea. there, remained there few
''sss and was discharged, cured. The
'l9eTlltendent further said the mans
aloIe seemed to be forgetfulness aud
-s'esTe..ed very much that forgetful-
is no longer possessed him, as his
''e'lection Of the Hartford asylum
ts1e4 to be vivid enough to keep him,
lie superintendent, busy answering in
llll.e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
WhooDinG Cough.

had 8 little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack of whooping cough.
NV neighbours recommended Chamber
rims Cough r ,medy. l did not think
that any medicine would help him, but
alter giving him a few doses Of that
remedy l noticed an Improvement, and
one hottie cured him entirely. 1t is the
hest cough medicine I ever had in the
honse-J. H. MOORE, South Burgetts'
town. Pa. For sale by J. Il. Janney'
Druggist, 701 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
Volcanic EruDtions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Save cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scslds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
cure OF earth. Drives out Pains aud
Aches. Only % cts, a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by E. S Laadbeater
& Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
nouble Murder and Suicide.

West alexandria, o., May 18-Frank
Campbell, who yesterday shot and killed his
divorced wife aud her sister, Lucy Gray, snd
then shot himself died this morning. Wit
nesses to the tragedy say Campbell wanted to
effect s. reconciliation with his former wife
but she refused to discuss the question. An.
gry words followed snd the tragedy resulted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

A. S.lL.EAsED.-Thomas H. Calls, who
:.1. o o.u'eT suddenly disappeared from
ID cay s,'y ana was subsequently arrested
no Seo'Sia on the charge of embeZzling
Ind 1ss from a life insurance company
sss i J'y9usat back to this city where he
Oh sn ,ouSed IN Jail, was today released,
,si ;n oEaer entered by Judge Norton, on
s,tb 'a Inc sum ofS500for mis- appearance
,ors, G next grand jury term of the Cor
..s ba3 Court. Mr.. J. NJ. Hill became
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

10 RESIDE IN WILMINGToN.-Con-
--c;o1 Epnraim Adams, of the Mary
4'l division Of the P, w. & B. Rail
~; .''a, who was recently transferred
l'a the Washington Southern Rail
~! aud whose headquarters have since
ven IN this city, will remove his family
Avn alexandria, Va, to GA Van Bu-
~. ~. street. On Thursday evening Con-
. .-.'o' Adams and wife will be given q
4. ."Spi!on by the conductors of the line
~ " 'nelT wives. Hazards Orchestra,
" a,'adelphia, will render the music
y. 'ae occasion.-[ Wilmington, Del,
.i AL Adams and his family left here
WA, ..-ay Tor their new home carrying with
i ~. 'le best wishes of all their many
''sod' in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
--~~O|
NO CUHE--NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GR &c
TkSTELESS CHILL TONIC for Cnliis ana
ffaiaria II is simply Iron and Quinihe d IN q
tasteloss form. Children love 1t A 1u;as
Eo S Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
und King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

49,, ..1A9oNAL,-Mr. A. H. Thomson has
,,,'.5 from Orange where he was
ss ,''G 10 see mis- sister, Mrs. McMurrap,
~ ". Is extremely i'll.
!, ~. Il, Marbury, who has been in
,r, 1a.'c CiIy for the past few weeks, is
h. .s[ o.' home this evening. His health
W. y;olSlderably improved.
IN, f-' ~ L2ndon Hicks, of Warrenton,
IN Y Elizabeth Tucker. of Hender-
n Sa a., w. are visiting the Misses Wise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

4 =, ;.i til-'-
*: ..y eia-s -,
.as h sslj On Thursday next-one
]s a't ,odsy. The democrats on
! rs '', ..,j their primary and nomi'
y: ,,,,a ai.i but the republicans
s9i , y. "o regular ticket IN the field,
] sr '' ~ ~ some cases they have
~, 10 .nopors to independents,
o,bers they have endorsed
.; J. ,,ic nominees. For some years
.:>'-l'.'' nile. a democratic nomina-
.. - .1Siyslent TO an election, but
d; Va Va by some that the rule will be
~ NJ, n wear. 1t rests with true
ne ,.... and with the better element
;1..'r ,snoblican party, who usually
y ~. ~, The democrats in municipal
d: w. 70 see that the rule is not
'..- The unsettled state of affairs
''' s.,r,bt about by dissatisfied dem
o, 3. .g y and BY men who have Interior
&' .,.,o view VINO are endesvoring to
n, = ne colorei vote and with the
s--.'ii i...srisisl democrats ~ and pur-
= " voters TO defeat certain dem
-. ~. oominees who are Objectionable
&'- .,a.e referred to above, for
,sas3p that such nominees
j. -. he controlled. The motives
.. ''- NJ. sc,i5n are becoming pref
u known. and it is heliev' d
an reflection every honest
- vim voted in the primary will
=. the nominees of the primary,
W Inns IN administer q rebuke TO those
=. ~, AZ epaeavoring to defeat the will
= ne honest majority. Threats
t.. J. oo-py made that those en-
- in the attempt to def at
:. l-mocratic nominees will be re-
-.-1-rri. and that for mary years 10
--.,5sy will be held 10 strict &C.
variability.
T,.,. 5 some talk about the method
rgyg 10 De observed at the election.
-,i-- the law d voter who cannot
.,,.,'y p-epare his ticket can ask as
.5.c. il such preparation Of q judge
lection The three judges have the
,-. 10 name one OF their number 10
.gol work, but can change or alter
..e j. msuy times as they choose dur
p he election. Ii is understood, how
r. Ihst tue Judges in each OF the pre-
sc. nave already designated one OF
.,camber TO do the scratching during
atom day, and jus, here comes in
~ dissatisfaction. Some Of the
,s,caers. ltl Is sad, are not accepta-
. 10 some OF the candidates, who
Ne 05.slned legal advice concerning
matter. The law says the judge
i; prepare the tickets when request
0 d0 SO, but it does not say that the
Nj. !; he feels that his ticket has not
70 prepared according to his
.l5s. can't ask one of the
-;; Judges to see if his wishes
If been carried out, and illiterste
KS are being instructed 10 either
. The assistance of such judge as they
:a 70 prepare their tickets, and if
y sTe skeptical after their tickets
We oeen prepared by the regular
.aicler 10 ask another judge to as.
e them that they are voting the
sst Of their choice. Anything like
ealing at the election is to be closely
'cled and the Mayor has publicly
lounced that he will make an ex-
pie otany one caught at such prsc-
e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

81 FoLIcE goURT.-Mayor @. L. Simp'
p" FsSiding.-The following casas
~: NJ disposed Of this morning:
,,i .'-g' SIeeburger, charged with assaultirg
'V 81 annie Fisher, was fined $40.
.. Fisher charged with assaulting and
jf Ing Lthel Fleeburger, was dismissed.
i, ,, .- Oo.e' eolored, charged with throw.
: -'''-'cs III Charles Moy's house, WAS fined
III ,'' s...t Aeport-Last night was cloudy and
m -I M about II o'clock, when it began TO
i. n. Two prisoners and four dodgers were
'~e station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

Dsnac.,t6. Hdgo editor and proprietor OF the
80. 5s ~, Lancaster, n. H., says: Il would
ay to~ ''.1out One Minute Cough Cure for
1!sr.l' "nen troubled with cough or cold.
G.s- NJ oest remedy for Group ever used"
!nse,s '"'neld, il, corner King and Pitt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

Pneumonia, Ia grippe coughs, colds, Group
and whoopng cough readily yield to One
Minute Cough Cure. Use this remedy in
time and save doctors bill-or the under
takers Edgar Wsrfeld, ir., corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

White Pique Shirt Waists
$I.69.
Pink and blue pique shirt
waists sI.25.
Pink, blue and black stripe
Madras, tucked front, $l.25.
Another lot of pink and blue
pique waists csc.
Percal waists, braid trim
med, 98c.
Percal waists, tucked, Soc.
The most beautiful line of
duck waists at 79c.
Percal waists, in all colors,
at 69c.
A complete line in all colors
and black, acc, 900 and 49c.
These waists are representa-
tive of the highest class of
American making.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
New Wash Fabrics.

Our buyers have just added many attractive sus in pques
large assortment of white and coors skirts and suits
The best percaes in fast coors and exclusive designs Ma
das, oxords and ginghams. Our and gngans give
more choice than you will find elsewhere Lawns organizes
and des inch lawns very sheer and attractive at &C
per yard choice assortment of lawns at SC.
In the silk stock dainty corded taeta wash silks 5oc
light cool and ideal waist The best values g
ured black China plain taeta etc., found in this section
Our Merchant Tailoring Department
has shown great increase this season. Many styles now in
will soon be out and duplicates obainable. Leave us
your order early.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
New
Mattings.

We show large assortment of Plain and
Fancy Mattings, among which are excellent
values.
Good China Mating, 40.ysrd roll, $3.50
Seamless China Mating, 40.ysrd roll, So.
Extra Heavy China Mating, 40-yard roll,
$3.50.
A very superior China Matting-a $14
quality-40-yard roll, SLIGO.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
Girls
Shirt W aists.

We show complete assortment of Girls
Shirt Waists, comprising Piques, Lawns, Per-
Gales, Chambrays, Dimities, &c, for girls from
8 to 16 years of age.
Girls Piquo Waists, 4Sc to $1.25.
Girls White Lawn Waists, Toe, soc & S.
Girls Fine Chambrsy Waists, $3.50.
Girls Pique Waists, $3.50
Girls Imported Pique Waists, sizes 10 to
16 years. An exceptionally handsome
waists. Each 1925.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. May 1S.-The stock market
opened active and strong st fractional gains
over last evenings closing quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

.,,oorrow At 4:57 8. m. and
:. ':e' '''I Huh water at 2;4S a. m'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
WANTED.

"T1NTED-A POSITION as STENoG,.
w RkPHER and TYPEWRIITEIRS. Years Years
oxneriepce. Apply to E. E. 4o1 n; Ws as
ineton street, Alexandria Va my1o OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

,r rsoBABILITIEs.--For this
s sAIH .'.',e1 cool and partly cloudy to-
~ OH s.;isy fresh castorly shifting TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
Early Closing.

WYE, THE UNDERSIGNED, merchants
w do agree to close our stores at seven
O'Clock from June 1, 1899, to September 1,
1899, Saturdays and pay dsys OF the South
ern Railway excepted.
G. L. Simpson. N. Morris John A. Marshall
& Bro, P NJ Bradshaw, Jos. Kaufman,
B. Baer jr., &. Lee Field, g. J. Bernheimer
E. Goldsmith, C. w. Howell, 3. W. Arnold
NJ Ruben & Sons, Hinken s. Son, T. A.
Groves. ] +. Muir, Tackett & Marshall
Isaac Eichberg & Son, d. Bennheim s.
Sons, l. Schwarz & Son, John 3. Chapman
a. c. Slsymsker, C. NJ. Adams b. J. Baker,
Henry Strauss, &. T. Grimes, Mrs. c. NJ.
Diedel, Mrs. c. E. Bradley, Miss L. Aitche.
son, Miss K. Maupin, Miss Il. Wright,
Mrs. E. a. Proctor, Miss A. Hurdle.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

a MOTHER INVOICE OF CHOICE CAL,
n TFORSIA LEMON CLING SLICED
PEACHES. in cans, received and for - sale oy
= on - '''' J.C, MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18
CORSETS.

It's useless to pay one and two dol
lars for Corsets with an extensive
newspaper or magazine advertised
namo. Many woman is influenced
by the ostentation Of some high
priced advertisement writer praising
the corsets far beyond their real merits.
The Sonnette Corsets at 45c repre-
sent feature craved for by every
corset wearer OF comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-18

Alexandria Market. May Is.
The grain market is shade tirmer but quo
tatiops remain unchanged, while receipts are
light. Country Produce is also quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-11
LEWisI0N's WATER SYSTEM.
The Work as it is Progressing Told by Mayor
Pottle.

Mayor George Pottle of Lewiston.
was in the city, Tuesday, on official
business at his office at the State
House. Mayor Pottle has to devote a
great deal Of time NOWADAYS TO the
great water system that is being
placed in Lewiston, the supply coming
from Lake Auburn. The work is in
progress and it is an immense one.
Il showed Commissioner Matthews
about as big ditch as he ever saw when
he visited Lewiston, last week. said
Mayor Pottle. Tuesday. There are
places along that ditch where we have
to dig 80 feet into the earth. and. of
course. to do this the sides have to be
Hanged off to prevent a cave in. The
men work here in the quicksand. and
if one man was TO stand still for five
minutes he could never get out BY
himself. one of the men got stuck so
firmly. one day last week, that he had
to lie hoisted out by the derrick. We
have a good soil To cut through for
the greater part of the way and it will
support itself until we strike the sand.
then we have to place retainers on the
sides and take every precaution to pre-
vent Il cave in. We have a system.
though. for handling this bottom sand
where We do not have to take il out
Of the trench. Buckets are kept at
work transporting the dirt up the ditch
to a place where the main has been
laid.
1T is quite a task. too. to go out into
Lake Auburn for 80 feet and build 4
Golfer dam the entire distance. that the
work of laying the main and filters
NAV be ACCOMPLISHED "