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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

Yom Kippur is over, and the Jews
will now eat to make up for lost time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

1t isn't mercy that Dreyfus wants;
1t is justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1913.
Banking Rooms 236 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES. H. Manley, L. c. Cor
Treby johnson.
Deposits are placed on interest the first
OF February, May, August and Novem-
Der.
Interest paid or credited on account
on first Wednesday Of February and Au-
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from ali
taxes, and accounts are strictly conhden-
tial.
Especial privileges afforded to Execu-
tors. Administra tors, Guardians, Truss
tees. married women and minors.
EDWIN c. DUDLEY, Troass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

Office Of County Commissioners. Kenne
bee County, Maine.
Augusta, August 25 1899
Sealed proposals for furnishing coal ana
WOOD Tor county buildings FOR the current
year, VIII be received by the County Com
mlssioners of the County of Kennebec at
their Office in the Court House at Augusta
1899. - ~ -
only best quality of coal. both stove
and broken and well screened, will be re.
celved, the same to be delivered as want
ed at the Court House and Jail. Wood to
De best quality well seasoned hard wood
and To he delivered as wanted
All coal received will be weighed hv
sworn official on scales provided by the
county, at the jail, and will be paid for
in accordance with said weight Right
reserved to reject any or all bids.
SEWALL PETTINGILI..
II. G. BURGESS
JOHN A. SPEAR,
Commissioners of Kennebec County.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

Most of the regimental and family
reunions have been held and they are
already planning on 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

1t is stated on the best authority
that the long looked for government
coaling station is to be located on Long
Porcupine island in Frenchman's bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

The report has been circulated that
Mr.. Reed, while practicing law in New
York, would retain his legal residence
in Portland. But in view of the rules
governing the practice of law in the
New York courts, it would seem that
he cannot do this. Mr.. Reed must, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
His Other Recourse. Bullets.

louisville Courier Journal)
Dom Paul says he is not relying upon
newspaper reports. The old gentle
mans main reliance seems To be on the
Psalms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

II
Through tickets TO California ana ~
points South and West may be had az ~
II. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta. the
only office In Augusta selling via ali
routes and checking baggage free OF eY-
pense.
GEO. II. EVANS, F. Z. BOOTHRy
V. Pres. & Gen. Mag'r. GP r A
Portland. June 2, lsss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
Change of Time
COMMENCING JULY Sd,
Steamer Gardiner.

n. w. BREWER. CAPT.
VIII leave Gardiner at 80: Richmond
$50: arrive at Bath g45 a. VI.
Leave Bath r. NJ: Richmond SIS; ar
rive nj Gardiner $50.
VIII stop elsewhere on signal
VIII Charter for Excursion Parties Any
Day with Two DAYS Notice
w. d. HARRINGTON, Gen. Man.
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
PRESS COMMENTS.
And He's Right About X.
Chicago Post.)

Chicago Post.)
DO you know" said Aguinaldo. as
he read the report of the departure of
another regiment from the United
States for the Philippines, I'm begin
ming to think this man Edward Atkin-
son isn't half as big and influential a
man as he thinks he is
For Creating False Issue.
est. Louis Post Dispatch)
The Indian Territory man arrested
for expanding 81 silver certificates to
S2o mas reason to regret that he did not
hit upon some other way of raising
money.
And YetHe Is Handicapped.
est. Louis Starr
Mrs. Lease announces that she will
take the stump against William j.
Bryan. 1t is indeed an unlucky man
that luck does not strike sometimes.
Affecting the Hubs Center.
philadelphia Times)
No doubt many an English sparrow
feels sweet revenge on prosecuting
Boston as he thinks of it eating him
disguised as reed bird
ASpecies Of Wisdom.
tSt. Louis Starr
The fool when he knows he is fool
can be classed as philosopher.
Not Friendly TO the Menagerie.
tWaShinpton starr
In spite Of Richard Cookers friendly
invitations w. j. Bryan refuses to pat
the Tammany tiger and hear ii purr
His Other Recourse. Bullets.
louisville Courier Journal)
Dom Paul says he is not relying upon
newspaper reports. The old gentle
mans main reliance seems To be on the
Psalms.
Prolific in Fantasies.
0kansas City Times)
Not much gold is coming from the
klondike. but the crop of poker stories
increases right along
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

The lumbermen and mill owners are
the good times their business is en-
joying. And the good times are grow
ing better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

Bar Harbor's fire bug is the talk of
all eastern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
Prolific in Fantasies.

Ckansas City Times)
Not much gold is coming from the
klondike. but the crop of poker stories
increases right along
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
1896.
I8d5.
ENPENnITI.RES IN
NEWARK. y. J.
AMI DODD. President


rents OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S.3,l,6l2 81
~ "
EXPENDITURES IN 1NeS.
Claims by death. endawmeuts
ana auuuiiies. SURRENDERED
policies dividcuds W return
ers ....-;......-...-... ...-.....-. 7.2i7sle 81
stamps. expenses. including
agents commissions. adver-
Using, salaries. &c. .......... 1,7SS,2S7 Il
Profit and loss account. in
Guiding premiums on bonds
purchased ANA $4,000
charged of from real estate
ton ............................. 2i2o55 u.
Total expenditures ............ $9.2>5, 256 s.
ASSETS JANUARY !. 1S99.
Cash % hand ana r. banks. sS7l SO %
Loans on collateral ~ =
bonds and other SECURITIES. 4oii,5oo %
bonds, par .......,..,.......... 14,235.Sl7 @
on real estate ................ b 35. $50 Is
Real estate Observation-Disclosures. 2sSo. 5l4 81
Loans on policies in force .... 9.9ll.S>S -
Agents balances and cash OBJ
legations ....................... g. 425 o5
$Gi.5u. sol 20
Interest due and accrued.... 1,ICO, I3i 81
Net deferred ana unreported
premiums on policies in
force ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1850 p
$l.s7S.G74 50 !
Total $66.2la.s76 p
LIABILITIES.
Reserve fund, 4 per cont ...... So S7S.614 co 4
Policy claims in process Of
adjustment Observation-Disclosures. 225, Sl2 81 I
Present value of So 00a here
after payable on matured
inst lmpuf bonds az -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
Maine GOsslm|
September.

Purple aSters here at last,
And thistle seed a blowing!
And what is this in the blackbird :
song?
The locust pipe is shrill and long,
Over and over: "Past-past-paSt-
The summer days are going
Stay, chattering squirrel. Why this fret
For hoard YOU re- sure 10 gather?
And cunning spinner why SO soon
A shroud 10 WeaVe--a last cocoon?
The bitter frost is far off yet.
Though summer days are going.
Perhaps (who knows?) to grass and fern
Comes bitter pang i'll turning
From youth to age. Perhaps the wood
Rebels against a faded hood.
And would escape il if ii could;
And that with wrath the sumacS burn,
When the summer days are going!
Jane Marsh Parker.
The old Kennebec fair improves with
age.
The partridge and woodcock will
have to take ii now.
1t is hard to recall when the rivers
We're so low.
II ,~ss. I,,1r Sc III ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

AUGUSTA, MAINE.
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State Board of Health.
1.-The SPARKLING CI.EARNESS iusti-
1es the fanciful NAME of the SPRING
CHEMICALLY and MlCROSCOPICAL
LY IT Is ONE OF THE PUREST or
WATERS" Date of examination April
q. 1889. Analysts of sample of water No.
BIG expressed in parts per 100 OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

A Midtown man has revived that old
remedy for Observation-Disclosures
ton and contributed a paper on the
subject to a well-known medical jour
nal. Some of the eastern Maine pa
pers are referring. to his discovery as
something new, but the Lewiston
Journal says that n Lewiston physician
successfully used the same remedy 40
years or SO ago. e = W. 800 ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
For Creating q False Issue.
And Yet He Is Handicapped.

est. Louis Starr
Mrs. Lease announces that she will
take the stump against William j.
Bryan. 1t is indeed an unlucky man
that luck does not strike sometimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

1t is hard to recall when the rivers
We're so low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

Waterville Mail: Bangor has been
so dry of late that an Associated Press
despatch was sent out to notify the
country of the fact. 1t is so very sell
dom that anything of this sort is COM
planned of in the Penobscot city that
the news gatherers of that vicinity felt
justified in making good deal of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
BANGOR & AROOSTOOK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
Caribou ana Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou at $40 A. NJ. and Bangor at as
L. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

This is the PUREST DRINKING WA
TER In the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC NATTER IN 1T. 1t boils 10
through clean white sand from benea tn q
solid layer Of clay which strictly pro-
tects 1t from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. .75cts
Each extra gallon daily per month. .75cts
One-half gallon daily per month. Scots
All orders promptly attended to BY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

Islesboro is rejoicing over the pros
pect of four new cottages at Dark har-
Dor, to cost from $4,000 to $4,000 each.
Most of us wouldn't call such struct-
ures cottages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

Rockland is a pretty good place-in
some respects-to live in. For II days
recently there was not a death, in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
Total eXpendI.ures ...........

Interest due ana accrued. ..
Net deferred ana unreported
premiums on policies in
force NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
lOldl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIABILITIES

Reserve fund, per cent .....
Policy claims in process Of
adjustment Observation-Disclosures.
Present value of So. 0Gd. here
after payable on ma,ured
instalment bonds ............
Allowance for unprescnted
ana contingent claims ...
Dividends due and unpaid ....
Premiums paid in advance ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

The partridge and woodcock will
have to take il now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
Affecting the Hubs Center.

philadelphia Times.)
NO doubt many an English sparrow
feels a sweet revenge on prosecuting
Boston as he thinks of it eating him
disguised as a reed bird
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15

The old Kennebec fair improves with
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
Sundays

AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINEp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-15
A Species OF Wisdom.

washington starr
In spite Of Richard Cookers friendly
invitations, w. J. Bryan refuses to pat
the Tammany tiger and hear ii purr.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
QUARANTINE RAISED.
smallpox Stamped Out Among the Sax and Fox Indians and New Village
 Established.

Guthrie, Ok, May 2s-The quaran- tine maintained over the Sac and Fox Indians for three months past by the government because of the prevalence of smallpox has been raised. One hun dred and twelve Indians had the dis ease and 67 died. When the phvsi- clans declared the disease stamped out, the government agent erected new village of tents quarter of mile from the old village, east of Gushing, where they had been quaran- tined. Each Indian was then com pelled to strip naked and make run from the old village to the new one, where he was furnished tent, clothing. blankets and supplies by the govern ment. After all the Indians had made the run, the old village, with all the clothing and personal effects of the tribe, was burned.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
coMMlssoNHRs sALE.

Notice is hereby give that will on the 10th day of June, 1899, in front of the office of the clerk of the circuit court in Mena. Polk county Arkansas, between the hours of Q o'clock a. m |. and o'clock p. m. of said day, sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following described real estate. situated in the county of Polk and state of Arkansas, to wit. The SWl4 sec 29 tp s R 2SW. Said sale being made under decree of the circuit court of said Polk county, in cause wherein Holder Hud- gins is plaintiff and J. R. and N. J. Lane are defendants, wherein a judgment was rendered In foreclosure Of mortgage on said real estate against said defendants for the sum of $iS0S3 with interest from the i4th day of March 1899, at the rate of six per cent per annum until paid and cost of said action.
 Said sale to be upon credit of three months purchasers to give notes with approved se- curity bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and a vendors lien to be retained upon the premises to secure the payment thereof.
 Andrew Johnson,
 Special Commissioner Dated at Mena this sth day of May 1899.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George b. Williams, of Manchester, Mich. tells how such a slave was made free. He says: My wife has been so helpless for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After usiug two bottles of Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm proved and able to do her own work , This supreme remedy for female dis eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep lessuess, melancholy, headache, back ache, falnting and dizzy spells. This miracle working med icine is godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guarant teed. Only 50 cents. Sold by r. c. Savage Druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01

The Jackson Drug Co., is the place to buy everything that can be found in a first class, up to date drug store. Here will be found brushes, paints and oils of all kinds, perfumes of the best make and all manner of toilet articles. blank books and stationery and wall paper in every shade and pattern and all the latest styles. Our stock of wall paper is complete and always in quan- tity to supply all who call. Jackson Drug Go. 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, PlaIntield ILL, makes the statement, that she caught cold, which settled on her lungs; she was trea ed for month by her family physician, but grew worse. He told her she was a hopeless victim of con- sumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump- tion She bought bottle and to her delight found herself benefited from first dose She continued It's use and after taking six bottles. found herself houseworlx. and is as well as she ever was. Free trial bottles of this great Discovery at F. c. Savage's Drug Store. Only 30 cents and $1.00, every bottle guaranteed.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
The $75 Did Not Tempt Cuban Sol diers to Give Up Their
 Arms.
SPECTATORS DISCUSS TIE REASON.
Group of Cuban Officers Jeer in a Quiet Way-Cuban Generals in santa Clara Province Will Disband Their Com mands, Have Arms Surrendered, but No Payment to Be Received.

Havana, May 2s.-Not soldier ap- peared at LaPunta up to noon Saturday to receive the S75 allotted each Cuban soldier by the United States for the surrender of the arms and disband- ment of the Cuban army Just before ten a. m., the hour set to begin the payment of the troops, Mai. Francis s. Dodge, of the paymaster's department, drove up in a four-mule vehicle with $30,000 in gold and So, 900 in silver Six guards accompanied him and details of men from the Eighth infantry were un- der arms to preserve order among the mobs which it was supposed would gather. Col. George M. Randall. of the Eighth infantry, was present as com missioner of the United States
 Gen. Ruiz Riviera, who was inducted into the office of civil governor of Ha- vana Saturday, was there to receive the arms, with representative of Gen. Gomez, four or five Cuban officers and 15 reporters Half dozen American clerks with the rolls of the Cuban army sat at a long table at the headquarters of the Eighth regiment. A bag of gold was displayed, but there was no appli- cant for a share of it.
 The spectators spent the time in dis cussing why no Cubans appeared. Gen. Riviera said that though there were 4,2l9 enrolled privates and non-com- missioned officers in the Fourth corps. few of them lived in Havana He ex- plained that they were outside the city and would probably appear at other places in the provinces and get their apportionment Nearly all the officers, he added, are in Havana.
 The representative of Gen. Gomez, who has been acting with the latter in the interviews with Gov. Gen. Brooke, took gloomy view of the affair He said the Americans had made a mis- take in stipulating that the Cubans must give up their arms, as this had caused a bad impression among the Cubans.
 A group of Cuban officers, whoproved to be some of Gen. Naval Rodriguez's staff, had in the meanwhile assembled. They smiled at each other, twisted their mustaches and grew confident as the quarter hours passed and no soldiers appeared. Finally the crowd ieered in quiet way at the whole pro- ceeding. At noon Gen. Riviera left, remarking it was wasting his time to stay there, and Maj. Dodge went to the Hotel Trocha to inform Gen. Brooke of the state of affairs.
 The Situation in santa Clara Province.
 Sagua la Grande, May 2s.-The gen erals of the Cubans in this district met here yesterday, adopted anti-Gomez resolutions, agreed to disband their commands and to cause their arms to be surrendered to the alcades, but to accept no money for them.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
THE FIRST CONVICT PARoLED.
Richard Chipman Receives Conditional Pardon from Gov. Stanley-The Rules
 He Must Live Up to-

Topeka. Kan, May 2s. -Gov. Stanley has granted conditional pardon to Richard Chipman. of Topeka, sent to the penitentiary in May, 1898, for 21s years for stealing a COW. This IS the first parole Gov. Stanley has granted and the conditions of it are that dur ing the remainder of Chipman's sen tence he shall not loiter about gam bling houses or places where intoxl- eating liuuors are sold; that he shall not use intoxicating liquors as bever- age: that he shall not commit any or fense against the criminal laws of the state: that he shall use all proper ex- ertion to obtain and enjoy honorable employment and support those de- pendent upon him: that he shall report to the warden of the penitentiary in writing on the
 -~. ,.as very oInl1uIr and thers were many cases of prostration ol American soldiers by the heat. ThC brigade arrived in Morong at lh o'clock yesterday and found that Col. Wholley, with the First Washington, had captured thel town the day before. killing 12ai natives. The Napidan and Covadonga. tinclads, shelled the place and were answered by an artillery fire. One shell was put through the Covadonga- A detachment of the Washington regi-
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
Some of Your Friends

In the east are probably interested in the territory in which you live-its resources and possibilities Perhaps they would like to know just how profitable farming is out here Send us their names and we will forward a copy of "Frisco Line Magazine" or the "Arkmusas Farmer and Fruitman " profusely illustrated publications set ting forth the advantages of our great Southwest. Address Bryan Snyder, q. r. A., Frisco line St. Louis, Mo.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior. United States Land office.
 ftottalnu Ark Al

department or The Inferior.
 United States Land office.
 Camden. Ark, May i. iSAQ.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John II. NJ, smith. con- testant. against Homestead enuy No. isia2 made July 10th, isa0, for the N2 of the SW4 and S2 of the NWi section l3. township $ Range 80 W. by John T. Mcdonald contestee. in which it is alleged that Iohn T. Mcdonald is nonresident and that he has abandoned his said homestead entry. and that he has never resided upon or made any Improvements upon said land, said parties are hereby notified 10 appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation Ut 10 o'clock a. m on June 10th. 1899. before w. J. Davis, circuit clerk Of Polk county, at his office in Mena, Polk county Ark. (and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m on June 20th, 1899 before) the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Arkansas.
 The said contestant having. in a proper affidavit, filed April 18th, 1899, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made. it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication. E. A. SCHICKER. J. B. FRIEDHEIM.
 Receiver. Register
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark, |
 April 20. 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before tine clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, Ark. on 10th of June. 1898, viz:
 WILLIAM K. JOPLIN. of Polk county. Ark, H. E. No 1S01S. for the WIZ NE4 and SEA NE4 sec IA and SW4 VIVA sec 18 tp 2S R31W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Iyerson H. Hall, of Mena, Ark. Robert II Mace. John K. Perry, '' " s- William 5. White, '' "
 J. B. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 April goth. 1899. Notice is herrby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof i'll support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on 17th of June, 1899. viz:
 WILLIAM ABNEY. of Polk county, Ark, H. E. No. l99g3. for the VIZ NE4 SEA NE4 and NW4 SEI sec g. tp 2s k 32W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Joseph W. McCulley, of Bulger, Ark. James A. Pay ne, of .s George W Abney, of Henry l.. McCulley, of q
 B. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-06-01
Mother and Babe Drowned.

Omaha, Neb., May 2s. "A special from Bancroft, Neb., says: A rain storm visited this vicinity Thursday night that did thousands of dollars damage. For about two hours it rained in torrents. A great deal of the corn is washed out, fences and even buildings on low ground have been carried away by the flood. Just south of town August Blow is minus 25 head of cattle, supposed to have been drowned. The report comes from seven miles southwest of this place that Peter Byers' wife and one child and Mrs. Jerome Pfamm were drowned while attempting to cross Commey creek.