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PERSONAL.

on business
on business.
Mrs 1obn ra.r 8. puo.ox, ,,oa
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r,,oa1,.,.. ..,, "0D' w 0"'''no
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"rs' IL " r. wright OF Camden is guest
" oapt ana Mrs' =. d. Ryder
N0oh Vno Vi"'n Mohuay
''''n i0i i'e'' Lodge montana
MIS- W L. Howe of Lincolnville is visit
u,aa 40:
aar, ,..:1
.' 49, ''''-'''-'
,,.,a eO''' ii'' 70 - 'i'o'''"'
1>'''-N''' quo ''''' = D7''''''
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred S. Hutchins visited
IN oaStlne and Penobscot the past week
Mrs. Mary E. Chase returned home Wed
nesday evening, Feb %, from visit in New
York
Fred d. Alexander has bought milk
route in Castine and will take possession
soon.
Miss Blanche L. Sullivan left Monday for
New York City to visit Mr., and Mrs. j. W.
Dougan.
NJ, ua1,a., Nf:.oloI1 a.1 NJ
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Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath expressed an
opinion last week, held by very many peo-
pile, that the law passed in 1871, placing
the enforcement of prohibition in the hands
of sherffs, was the most destructive ever
enacted. The most efficient enforcement OF
prohibition ever had in Maine, was under
the State constabulary law. The politicians
became alarmed at the howl raised by the
liquor interest and invented this "sheritf
enforcement act," as a compromise and sub
stitute for the State constabulary
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Wedding Bells.

STEvENS-PRENTIsS. At the home of Rev
F. S. Dolhff, the officiating clergyman, in
Jackson, Feb. oath, Mr.. Bert II. Stevens
and Miss Nancy L. Prentiss, both of Thorn
dixie, We're united in marriage. The Young
couple are not only Well and favorably
known ia Tborndike, but also in adjoining
towns, and many friends extend to them
congratulations and best wishes for long.
happy and successful life. We understand
that they Will continue to reside in Thorn
dixie.
PHlLBRICK-ROwE, In Brunswick, Feb
21st by Rev. W +. Holmes, Miss Susie E
Rowe Of Belfast was united in marriage to
Mr.. Fred Philbrck of Thorndike Mss
Rowe has been d resident of Portland for the
past four years and has been in the employ
Of Mllhken, Cousena X Short Manufacturing
Co, She has made many friends and re-
ceiVed many usefui presents, which testify
to the high esteem in which she is held
Mr.. ana Mrs. Philbrick VIII reside in Thorn
dixie during the winter, The best wishes Of
large circle Of friends 90 with them as they
enter into their new life, Portland Press
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The Belfast Schools.
Closing meeting of the School Committee
for the Municipal Year 1889

for the Municipal Year 1889.
The twelfth regular meeting OF the Belfast
School Committee for the municipal year
1898 8 was held at the Superlntendent's
Office in Memorial building Monday evening,
March 9th All the members were in at
tendance, and the President, w. 4. Hatch,
presided. After disposing of some minor
matters the committee on estimates for ap-
preparation reported the following recon-
mendatons for the coming year:
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ambassador Choate is the
" Ist of Harvard graduates
presented this country at
lanes. The list includes
'.' hiius King, George Ban
+ "ta Everett, John Lothrop
-"ts Francis Adams, James
tF and Robert L. Lincoln. $50.
A+~o -bat the cold wave will
several million dollars in
-ld,....D Daniel o. Connell,
m"l and playwright, is dead
m home in Sausoalite, Cali
unoHia. He was of the
The famous liberator of
Was one OF the founders
aw Club of san Francisco.
Welti, the distinguished
who was six times elect
.Ae Swiss Confederation,
H his "A year. Senator
duaed an anti trust bin in
hr New York Assembly,
'ne formation of pools or
.' control prices a conspi-
''.r by heavy fine and long inn
"A company organized in
Yrs written to the New York
''1'tl asking permission to sell
r A That city, promising that
559 'u De slaughtered for the mar
1 We horses that had never been
@. Young stock, as well fed as
wy tIt, and Superior to beef"
nd '-0 that many purchasers would
w The foreign quarters of the
tI 'eoent visitor to Andersonville,
f, lhlon soldiers were imprisoned
AM ears ago, says that the earth
q, tI -, |ockade are still preserved,
ss Ie wells dug by the prisoners
AM. s2oa condition is if they had just
oe5 pit'ed. "Providence Spring."
5,, because it seemed to have sud
rbas ffom the ground just at the
l. "a Ine soldiers were suffering for
n, @aiil a The same, having kept up a
% now Of pure, clear water ever
h t al the surviving captains of
""r-shlps destroyed at Santiago
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s z
of TIE WEEK.

....- The SMALLPOX scare
a.S gases are reported in
.... Auburn. In Auburn
. Feb "a. to re opep the
IS and the rural
dr. Alopzo Garcelon
..sf the Woodside bow re-
-..-.ra> All Sabattus jssuf.
r.. .rn of scarlet fever
-.. .ase of Iouis Bous-
Bangor for murder of
..e 0I5town ON the niUht
.. ...rl,rina verdict Feb "a
ae.l-ee. lin session in
the Maine state Fair
.. ... late. of the next State
.Hal. 4-5-G.--s Tele-
.......-- raye inst been receiv-
. aol Portland Head for
....... oe.r ;,n1.liaation of All
..--.l tam the wa,, in Rat
-.f-~ artillery between
.,.1a Icgo LAST week
r.d ur ro make known
-. roz snIjiers of RAT
..- iIe,d and 90 from
-..i.,. ai,}.Iia,} torrhai,
j.
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IA REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
.g-uAy MORNING BY THE
,.,a,.ssa Journal Pub. Co.
.uuia City and County

-.+ . aQvance, 81 O0a year !;
mts for three months.
... ror me square, one inch
tut- for one week, and
.ru- Insertion.
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The bills establishing normal schools in
Presque Isle and Newport have been refer.
red to the next legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
DRIFTING TO WAR.
Beers Make Threats and Are Re-
ceiviDg Ammunition.

LONDON. August IL The Boer or
| gan in London the Standard and Dig
ger News today publishes a Johannes
burg dispatch threatening Great Bri-
tain In the event OF war, saying the
Beers are determined to wreck mines
and irreirievably rum the general body
of shareholders by blowing up millions
of dollars worth Of machinery, adding
thaswar would mean the absolute ruin
of Johannesburg, both as a town and as
mining center Another Johannes
burg dispatch predicts further conces-
sions and says: "The reply of the
Transvaal to the proposal for a joint
inquiry is being delayed until the gov
ernment has prepared the scheme grant
ing the Outlanders immediate and sub
stantial representation and the Trans
vaal will make every effort to avert in
terventlon in the national affairs Of the
country"
LoRENz, MARQUEE, Delagoa Bay,
August 1.-THE German East Africa
line steamer RIchstag arrived here from
Hamburg, Naples and Mombass with
400 cases of cartridges and other stores
for the Transvaal.
BOMBAY, August l1.-Preparations
are about completed tor the despatch
of 1900 troops to South Africa. A
number of transports are in readiness
in Indian waters i'd in the event of
war troops Will lie embarked stimuli
taneousIy here and at Karachee and
Calcutta.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Miners Return To Work.

SCRANTON, Pa, August ll.-Six
hundred striking miners at Exeter Col
liery, West l'ittston, returned to work
today pending an agreement with Su-
perintendent Connors of the Lehigh
Valley Coal company to receive com
mlttee and hear grievances and propo-
sails and concede everything demanded
within bounGs,g Babylon Colliery of
the Temple Iron ompany at Duryea
and the Stevens colnery, also of West
Pittston, where men have been on a
strike for a week with similar COM
plants of the Exeter men, also resumed
today and the ditficui. lies, it is expected,
will be quickly adjusted. At the two
mines nearly 1000 workmen are affect
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Minor Council Dolnes.

A. S. Moye petitioned the council to
construct barn and was referred to
the city ordinance.
Work on the streets has been ordered
stoppi d and the city mules put TO pas.
ture in order to cut down expenses.
The matter of the city protecting Its
water rights in the acequia running by
the sanitarium to the city, was referred
to the city attorney.
At the meeting of the city council
Wednesday evening the city marshal
was ordered to notify all parties who
had distractions in the cutters in front
of their residences to have same Re-
d Gvef SO that the water, in case OF
heavy rams, would go down the cutters
Instead Of washing out.the roads.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
STRIKE AT AN END.
Cost the Miners $50O,OOO and
the Company $4,000.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, August l1,-The
rike in the mines of the Central Coal
I'd Coke company is at an end, accord
ing to a statement of p. II. Keith,
president of the company. He further
stated that no more men would be i'm
ported for the mines.
"We expect to have the mines run
ming to their full capacity in few
days." said Mr.. Keith, "as we have
plenty of men to do the work. We
have enough coal on hand to supply the
trade and from now on will be able to
keep up the stock. The strike was
peculiarly unfortunate for the men.
Not only did they lose the fight, but it
cost them S500000 in wages. Our loss
was about $50,000."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
unsigned Banl, Notes,

CHADRoN, Neb, Aupust'll Several
of the unsigned national bank notil of
the First National Bank of P6rtfnd
Oregon, taken by the Union Pacific
robbers in Juue, are in circulation, be-
ing of ten, twenty and fifty denomina-
tions. Some have appeared. and It is
held by legal authorities that these
bank notes are legal and must bo re-
deemed by the bank by an act OF the
last congress. f.3af
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
CIosine Recruitlne statlons.

Lieutenant Coleman of the Thirty
fourth infantry, who las been engaged
IN recruiting in Northern New Mexico
and is now at Santa Fe, today received
telegram from Fort Logan, ordering
him to close all his stations at once
This Is taken 10 mean that the ranks
of the regiment are completely tilled
Lieutenant Coleman will therefore
close the Santa Fe station and success
sively the stations at Los CerillOs Las
Vegas and Ration.
W. f. Dame has heen assigned as
captain of company E of the Thirty
fourth and expects to return to Ceiillos
for visit of very few days before
getting down to hard work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Billy Stone Lines Up.

{ ST. LOUIS, August Ill am for
Bryan for president. Always have
been for him and expect to remain so.
| think there is not shadow of a
doubt about his nomination by the next
Democratic National convention" +"
This was statement made by Vice
Chairman w. J Stone of the National
Democratic committee today, when
asked about the reports from Washing
ton that he is preparing to forsake
Bryan and take up Rear Admiral
Schley as a candidate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

An interesting and valuable old
chair is now in the repair shop of j. r.
McMahan to be overhauled and up
holstered. 1t was made probably over
one hundred years ago in France and
has been used for generations as a pul,
pit chair. now being in use at the west
side Catholic church. 1t is carved out
of the finest rosewood and would cost
perhaps $75 to $100 to duplicate today
The upholstery is being done in light
green silk damask, trimmed with silk
plush.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Business Failure at Dawson.

CHICAGO, August ia special to
the Tribune, from Victoria, says: The
steamer Queen arrived today from
Skaguay with GOO passengers and $780,
000in gold The Dawson passengers
told of the failure of Alexander Nc
Donald He was last year the possessor
of $10,000,000 and now he has again re-
verted to the station of common
miner, for on July go he filed notice
of insolvency. Mcdonald states his Ii
abilities approximates $1,000 600. In
competent agents are said to be respon-
sible for McDonald's failure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
3 Vefv Eniouahie Time.

The social given at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage last night was a
great success. The attendance was all
that cou be desired and the weather
during the evening was SIMPLY perfect.
A fine musical program was rendered,
which was highly enjoyed. It. consist
edof the following number: Piano
duet, Misses Givens and Kellogg; piano
solo. Miss Page; piano and mandolin
duet, Mrs. Hemus and Miss Kellogg;
violin and cornet. Hanson brothers;
readings. Mrs. Stoner,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Golnt After Standard.

B. g. Wilson, manager for the Con-
tinertal Oil company, a branch of the
Standard Oil company, has been ar
rested as the agent of said company for
failure on the part of the company to
pay the license of $500 per annum ac-
cordiDg to law passed by the last leg
islature. The company proposes to
lest the constitutionallty of the law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
The county COMMISSIONER are now

The county commissioners are now
busy making the tax levy for the CON-
Ing year. The total assessed valuation
of taxable property in San Miguel
county, according to the tax schedules,
amounts to $3,087, l02. This is about
Sl,060,000 less than last year, but the
county board says that not less than 65
per cent of the taxes on this basis will
be collected, something that has not
been done heretofore.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
. Snain would Investigate

MADRID, August 1.-THE Gazette to-
day publishes the verdict of the su-
preme court martial, which, in addition
to acquitting Generals Toral and Pareja
for surrendering Santiago de Cuba
without having exhausted all their
means of defense. orders an additional
Inquiry to discover the responsibility
for lack of means of defense, which ne.
cessitated the capitulation of that
plaee. fs+l 1855
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Harueu,s Eor Healfh-

Any person desiring information con.
cerning HarveY's resort can apply to
Judge Wooster at the City Hall in the
city of Las Vegas, or the store of Chas
Ilfeld in old town. The heallhiest re.
sort IN the werld, neither too high nor
too low, only in the mouths of those
who do not want you to 60. 1t is just
what the doctors ordered 1s4tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

Donald Stewart of this city, it il
stated, has gone to Dorsey to take
charge of the branch store of the Gross
l}lat kwel Co. at that place and will re.
main thtre indefinitely. 1t is possible
that his family will remove to Dorsey
Mfr. Stewart has Leen a trusted en-
ploye of the company for a number oi
years past and the reason of his trans
fer to Dorsey is found in the fact thai
his services are badly eeded there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Nearly 6.OOO Miners out.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, August 1.-THE
miners at Stevens coIliery near Pitts
ton have. gone on strike because the
company refused to grant an increase
of 33 per cent in wages. The men num-
ber $50 and say they are determined to
remain out until their demands are
granted. The number of miners now
reported on a strike in this district is
nearly 5000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Called Him a chicken Thief.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, August H.
Thomas Elliott. who shot and killed his
brother, David, near Sibley, Tuesday,
because the latter called him chicken
thief. was brought to Kansas City The
two brothers were at work at a sawmill
near Sihley when they quarreled. David
accused his brother. Thomas, of beng a
chicken thief and the Litter shot him 10
the stomach.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Vice Presidents Brother Injured

LIMA, Ohio, August 1l-C. L. Ho.
bart. chief engineer of the Lima, Col
umhus & Milwaukee railroad, brother
of Vice President Hobart. was pr0bs-
bly, fatally injured at Conner, eight
miles north of here. He attempted to
pass between the big crane at the Wat.
kins elevator and the railroad track
when construction train passed and
caught him. His hip was crushed and
he was injured internally
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
RELIEVING THE DISTRESS
Antitrust Delegates.

ALBANY, N. " August 1l.-Goy-
ernor Roosevelt has appointed the fol-
loving delegates to the conference on
trusts to be held in Chicago, beginn ng
September 13 next: Hon. Chauncey NJ
Depew, Hon. John j. Carlisle, DIR
Albert Shaw, Hon. w, Bourke Coch-
rane, George GuntoD, q, /. Barber an
Henry White. 1t is possible the ist
may be added to later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

We have secured the services of Prof
Lubbers, the well-known German pho
tographer, and he understands the srl
In all its branches-Platlno and all the
new styles of finish and poses in photo
graphs. We have on hand large col
lection of views; also, fine lot of picture
frames, very low priced. Call aud see
US. Reall's Art Gallery, plaza 234- Ct
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Keeley Manager a BahlSrunt

ST. Louis. August ll.-William A.
McDavid, formerly manager of all the
Kelley institutes in Missouri and Hi
nois, filed bankruptcy petition in the
United States district court. He gave
his liabilities at $73 807, while his as
sets are valued at $85.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Cattle and heep.

CHICAGO. Aug. H. Cattle Re
ceipts, 800; steady; beeves, $4,000
6.20; cows and heifers, $200@
500; Texas steers, $375@5 90; stockers
and feeders, S32504 Co..
Sheep Receipts. 1000: markell
steady sheep. s3.00@450; lambs, S4.0(
as so. III
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
MARKETS.
Kansas city Stock

KANSAS CRY, Aug. H. Cattle RECEIPTS
5000 natives, 1900 Texans, market
steady; native steers, $3.50 l5. 70; Texas
steers, SO 70@5.00; Texas cows, $2.50@
3.35;natiye cows and heifers, so 00@5 90;
stockers and feeders, S2.S5@5.00; bulls,
33.000400.
Sheep---4,000: steady: lambs, $4.00@
5.55 mutt0ns, $4,000 So fSFg1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
White Miners Imnorted,

WEIR CITY, Kan, August 1l.-A
Frisco special train of three coaches
brought in 135 white miners from
Pennsylvania to work in Kansas and
Texas mines-19 and 13. This shipment
will ill these mines to their full capaci-
ty and they will soon reach their nor
NAL output. 'A
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
Returned From a Trlp.

Miss lnez Rice Of the Las Vegas
Normal University and Miss Walker of
Chicago returned today from an ex,
tended archaeological and geological
trip through northern New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
For Sale Cheap.

A coed Hallet & Davis square piano.
terms. $40 down and S5 per month.
Enquire at the Big Piano Sale. Sixth
street. 233-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

For RENT.-A nice, we'll furnished
room, ground floor, east and south front
best part of town and no other roomers
Apply 3l9 North Eighth street. 200tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

CHICAGO. Aug. Wheat Sept
70s4, Dec. 73ls.
Corn.- August, 81; Sept, Sl%@M-
Oats.-August, 2O4 Sept, 19sS@4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

The owners of property ON Tenth
street are filling up the depressions
along the street with dirt from the
OlneY and Shaw block.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

Thompson, the grain and hay dealer,
recsiyed two cars of hay from Watrous
to lay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

New YoRK, Aug. 1l.--Money on call
STEADY 81 per cent Prime mer-
camille paper, 41k@5 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

Probate court has adjourned until the
first Monday in September.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

NEw YoRK, Aug. II. = Silver, 6O18
Lead e4.35.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11

For saddle and harnes repairing, car
riage trimming. etc. call on j. g. Jones'
next to $. Patty's, Bridge street. So
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
The Claire Hotel, e. s::': :: !: ne : !,

fee from up stairs to the corner known
as the Arcade. which makes one of the
finest Offices in the Territory, this, to-
gether with large sample rooms and an
excellent dining room, places the Claire
ahead of anything in the hotel line that
has ever been in Santa Fe, the convent
ence of which will surely catch the
'drummers." 202.m1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
All kinds of legal blanks at THE OP-
TIC office. 208-tf

For suit of clothes that will fit you
to perfection and wear we'll, and always
look nice until worn out go to j. b.
Allen, Grand avenue. opposite San Mi
guel bank. Agent for II. G. Trout, of
Lancaster. Ohio l56tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
LETTER LIST.

The following letters remain un.
called for at this Office for the week
ending Augustsl0, 1899:
Allen Mrs Burns Larry
Cooke Ed n. Leyba Lioneres
Miller j. G. Murphy Miss Lea
Reinbert Joe Webster John
Persons calling fer these letters will
please say advertised" eAle
J. A. CARRUTH. Postmaster.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
ALL THE WIRES DOWN.

PUERTO PLATA, August 1t-All the
telegraph lines are down and communi-
cation with the interior is impossible.
Railroad lines are also badly damaged
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-08-11
FoR GoD's SANE. HELP us.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE fol-
loving to General Schwan was today
received at the war department.; "San
Juan de Puerto Rico, August 10.-My
country Is devastated. For Gods sake
help us. (Signed) CaptainLugo Vina.
Lugo Vina is d Puerto Rican general
whom Schwan met during the cam
palgn. stt HFtta &tfkE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-17
AGRJCrLTURAL JOrRVALS SOLD.

Springfield, Mass. June le.-George S. Graves has
sold his interests in the Phelps Publishing Com
pany Of this city and Chicago. and the Orange
Judd Company. OF New-York. Chicago and this
city. TO Herbert Myrick and associates. The two
companies are publishers OF The Springfield Home
stead" a local semi-weekly: The Farm and
Home" National semi-monthy. with a Western
edition published in Chicago: The American Agri-
culturist," a weekly; The Orange Judd Farmer "
a weekly and The New-England Homestead"
The companies also publish agricultural books.
No change in the personnel or mana cement OF the
two companies is involved in the transaction. ex-
cept that Frederick Harris. OF the Third National
Bank OF this city. becomes treasurer Of the Or
ange Judd Company. and II. H Bowman, Of the
Springfield National Bank treasurer Of the Phelps
company and the introduction OF w. G. Nc
Intyre OF this city: Tiy Haynes. OF Boston and
Howard Mansfield Of Brooklyn, into the d.
rectorate Of the concerns.