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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
S. Of v. and Gardiner Band Fair.

Everything is progressing well toward
making the Sons of Veterans and Gardi-
ner Band fair which will be he'd at the
Opera house, Feb L. and j. the event OF
the season.
The MINISTRIES are putting in some solid
rehearsing and will undoubtedly be In
first-class trim. by the first night OF the
fair. During the long and continuous
performance of the opening night, the
seats will be left in position so no one
will be obliged to stand.
There will be a street parade. Wednes-
day. Feb /. at u o'clock noon. and it vii.
be one we'll worth seeing. The parade
will comprise the Gardiner Band. followed
by the minstrel troupe, in full dress. and
the Sons of Veterans.
The managers are busy looking after
the interests of the fair. The Opera
house will be Hastily decorated and moth
ing will be omitted that will in any way
add to the enjoyment of the occasion.
The following is the programme which
has been arranged for the three nights:
FIRST NIGHT.
Grand MINISTRIES first part in which the
following well-known people will be seen:
lnterlocutor-A. G. Chase.
premler end men-H. Crosby DAVIS
viii Z. Atkins.
First end men-J. Dorsey Stanley, ChaS
Dondero.
Second end men-Geo. A. Cobb. Arthur
Robinson.
The circle will be composed of Willis
Partridge, Lester Partridge, Willis Gun
ningham. A. c. Harlow. Arthur Lander
Robert Hill. Frank Stanley. Oscar Mat
thews, Henry Sager and Guy Lawrence.
The escorts will be: Dudley. Henderson,
Jack. Jordan, Meader. Weymouth and
Harrington. Music will he furnished by
"A full orchestra under the direction of
Henry Bates. ID. II. Marco will render
the trombone solo Rocked in the Cradle
of the Deep with variations. Other
specialties including monologues by n. {.
Davis. an original farce by Davis and At
SECOND NIGHT.
Concert by the Gardiner Band.
March. THE Great Captain" Scouton
Overture, apollo" Laurcndeau
Reading. Miss Florence T.. Cobb
Theme and Variations for Euphonium
"Old Kentucky Home by ID. II. Marco
Specially, Harrington, Pickering and Bur
CESS.
Descriptive Fantasia. Battle of Manila"
Hoist
Final "Tutto Fuoco. Ccrri
THIRD NIGHT
The first part of the evening will be
given ITO the drawing Of the prizes and
disposing of the presents. and will be tol-
Cobb acting as floor manager. with the
following aids: George w. Gray. J. IL,
Dudley. ID. NJ. Berran, ID. e. Jewell l..
Hartman and r. Harlow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
MARKET REpDRTk
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Over 100000 Shares Handled, With Gains
from to II 1.2 Points.

New York, Jan. 25.-There were gains
OF l to 1l1a points in stocks. today. on
transactions in excess of coo 900
shares. which We're widely distributed
many usually neglected shares figuring
in the total. The market had opened
hesitatingly in sympathy with the
irregularity in London which was a
seller of some 10000 shares in the first
hour. The fefect of this selling was
but slight lowing to the support given
by leading interests The professional
element relieved the pressure which it
had been exerting on the market and
turned buyers. The commission bust
ness was in fair volume and was dis
posed to follow advances wherever they
occurred. London took back some of
her earlier sales on noting the I'M
proved tendency here.
The impression in the street that In
spite of denials progress is being made
in the Vanderbilt plans for bringing
the collateral parts of their system INTO
closer financial relations was partly
founded on the extensive and apparent
~ solid character of the purchases OF
vanderbilt stocks. In this group eX-
IRENE gains We're made by New York
Central of 5a4 and Northwestern 81.
Union Pacific preferred made a rise
of 31s on revived belief in the so-called
Vanderbilt transcontinental deal. while
Lake Erie and Western preferred was
up 61s points on the idea that the road
was being acquired in the interests of
New York Central. The interests
switched them into the low priced
shares. The market closed firm, well
Alp to the top figures.
The bond market developed marked
strength as The day progressed and
closed active ut about the best. Total
sales. $5.960,000. Government bones
were unchanged on bid prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

intended to levy OH the public recSirts.
Major General Ludlow Immediately ID
sued an pr6er that receivers Of money
for The city must not disburse it. except
upon the order Of the governor, thus
defeating the design 10 sweep the city
treasury clean on account Of Spanish
indebtedness.
General Ludlow has also abolished
the bureau Of weights and measures.
as the inspectors appointed under tn.
old regime had been working over time
collecting fees from the shop keepers
in the mosi unjust fashion. another
bureau with the same functions will be
formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
Cumulative Evidence

A proof of merit in any article is tn
amount of free advertising It receives.
The universal success of Pabst Malt
Extract, The "Best" Tonic, is largely,
due to one persons telling another OF
the benifits derived from its use. 1t is
sold in almost every city and town in
the United States. Its purity and efficacy
have given it the immense popularity it
has attained. 1t is Endorsed by thou
sands Of physicians and patients. II
makes strength. 1t gives vigor and
health when every avenue of hope seems
to he closed.
When you ask for Pabst Malt Extract,
The "Best" Tonic, do not be led into
buying something else. Many imita-
tons have recently appeared. Remem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
Funeral OF Miss Lula Peach.

The funeral services of the late Miss
Lula Peach of Randolph. We're held at
the residence of her stepfatller r. A.
Holman, "Wednesday at p. NJ. Rev
Mr.. Hanscome officiating. The bearers
were Al Wyman, William Meader. Ed
gar Benner ana Walter Mari.
Appropriate music was Furnished by
the choir Of the Methodist church
which was composed Of Mrs. Towle,
Mrs. Leavette. Mr.. Trask and Rev. Mr.
Hanscome The remains were inter-
red at Maple Grove cemetery.
The funeral was well attended and
there were many beautiful floral offer
inGS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

premeditated. and it seems that thei
scheme to escape from the building haa
been carefully planned. The matroT
of the school locked every door to the
rooms occupied by the girls. a, {!
o'clock. The lock consisted of hook
or hasp on the door fastened into al
eyelet in the casing. 1t seems that one
of the girls climbed to the transom
over her door. and lowering a button
hook by means of "a string. pulled the
hasp from the eye and allowed the door
to swing open. This girl went below.
to the room of her ''chum" on the sec
ond floor. and the final arrangements
for departure were made. A mattress
was thrown out of the window ana
they jumped to freedom without mis-
han
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mrs. Isaiah Stetson and the Misses
Stetson Of Bangor. will sail from New
York, Saturday, for Naples where they
will pass some time and will then make
tour of Egypt. They will return to
Bangor, next fall.
Hon. John A. Peters, chief justice OF
The supreme court of Maine, is serious
" i'll at his nome on Broadway, Ban
gor though he is now improving
steadily, his condition is still a matter
f some concern and it will be some
days before he is regarded as wholly
out of danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
CORES WILL MEET
| Latter Part Of February Regardless Of Uni:ed
States Senate's Action.

Madrid. Jan. 2j.-Premier Sagasta
announced. today, That the government
has decided to convoke the Cortes dur
ing the second half Of February wheth-
e. or not the United States Senate rati-
fes the treaty of peace.
The government has received an off,
cial dispatch fIom Manila, saying that
all Spanish troops and supplies are
now concentrated in the Visayas is
lan[s and at Mind.nao.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
PORTLAND. 7: ROCKLAND. 3.

Portland, Me, Jan, 25-Tonight's game
between Portland and Roclland was very
fast polo. Rockland starte,. in as if 10
win the game and scored TWO goals III
succession. After a heroic effort. Port
land tied the score. while the crowd Went
wild with delight. The game continued
to be exciting TO The end. but having once
taken the lead Portland retained ii. The
work of Moran of Rockland. was bril-
liant. The summary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

The following ladies will serve re-
freshrents at the library reception.
Friday evening: Mrs. j. $. Bradstreet
Mrs. j. w. Robinson. Mrs. c. NJ. Day
and Mrs. .. E. Clason Members of
the associa ton and friends are cordi-
ally invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
New York Money Market.

New York. Jan. -
last loan. 3.
cent. 20
Stering exchange steady at ?iS4I56I
a 4;s4'a Tor demand and at $4.S2iaei4.S2st for
" days; posted rates. s4.S3,. and sLS5l.:
commercial bills, AS11aGIlS2
silver certificates, 59laM60H.
Bar silver 59h.
Mexican dollars. Ala
Government bonds, firm.
Railroad bonds strong.
United States new As, reg. 49, f2Sl.1i129
United States As .........u SG112i.
do. coup. -........ l12I ff2te
DenVer Hio Grande lists . 1OS1a
" 0oi =, 1D1o
Missouri. Kansas & Texas IDS 49,. So
Kansas Pacific consols .
oregon Nay Isis ................. 1Isi@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

The funeral of Minnie the months
old child Of MIR. and Mrs. Harry Wight
of Portland. was held at the residence
of MIR. and Mrs. w. w. Wight IN
South Gardiner Wednesday afternoon
at $50 o'clock. Rev. \. l.. Struthers
ofticiated. The remains were inferred
in Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Mrs. a. 5. Andrews. deputy supreme
governor of the Pilgrim Fathers, and
Annie NJ. Andrews, deputy supreme
sergaa nt-a t-arIns, installed the officers
of the Pejepscot Colony, No. 147, at Au-
burn, Tuesday evening, returning 10
Gardiner, Wednesday morning They
report d fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

New York, Jan,
Cotton futures closed firm naanril.
sol: February. 80: March. ~: - xu.
GIL: May. SIS; June. els: July, S a.:
gust. go: September. 6.01: Octooe''
November. So: De, ember. sos ,,n,ands.
Cotton closed steady: mddi.ns ur
6ss; do. gulf. e7s. sales. 900 hales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Chicago, Jan. 2J.-rhe Wall stree, re, 10.
In wheat continued its upward coul NAY
day. and influenced corn and oats. *
wheat, after a slight dip early. cios. - *
higher. Corn left of at an advance ., ~
Oats were benefited Iaqas. ProVis'O'
closed about unchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

IL is pleasure TO Webber Bros. Ia
N'"" mat the public appreciate the DUAL.
i'E OF their 30 cent tea as we'll as the
pe''y present that is given with each
pouia' ms is store many people de-
i'sht TO patronze and encourage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Bert Longfellow cut his hand sc-
Verely, Wednesday afternoon. A heavy
oil barrel fell onto the side of the hand
and made a wound which required the
attention of a physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
Maine Polo Standing.
Other Polo Games.

AT NATURALIZATION. 10: Hartford. 1.
At MISUNDERSTANDING 6: Spring
field. ).
At East Weymouth-East Weymouth, 6;
Plymouth, ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Willis Adams of the immigration de-
partment in Boston, was in Marlboro.
Mass, Wednesday. investigating the com
plant made by the local labor leaders
that a number of shoe workers had been
brought from Nova Scotia in violation of
the contract labor laws. The labor lead
ers lay particular stress upon the case of
one man. who arrived. last Thursday and
the leaders also claim TO have informatio
as TO several other shoe workers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Mrs. Freeman Williamson went to
Portland, Wednesday morning, to cab
on her son. who is af> the Maine Gen
eral hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

THOSE living in the vicinity of Pleasant
foNu' say the fishing is excellent. Some
s"od strings of pickerel are taken from
the pond every day. The fish find a ready
sale at the Gardiner markets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

" you want clear burning coal that
VIII burn longer and cost $225 less per
ton. be sure and try the pea coal. The
writer knows this to be a fact from ex-
perience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Edward Mcnamara leaves for his
work in Boston. today, after having
passed week with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Mcnamara, Second
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Detective Odlin of Lewiston, who has
been at work on the Sarah Ware muir
DER case at Bucksport. says he is con-
ildent of securing an indictment by the
grand jury in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Mrs. Harrison Glidden, while walk
ing on the sidewalk, near Barstow &
Nlckerson's store, on Water street
slipped and fell. The fall resulted IN a
fractured wrist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
Installation Of Officers.

Evergreen Encampment. No Is.
l. o. o. F.. installed officers. Wednes-
day evening. The ceremonies were con-
Quoted by District Deputy Grand Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Soule of this city.
who were called to Freeport early this
week, by the death Of Mrs. John Brett.
Mrs. Soule's mother, have returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Mrs. w. H. Davenport of Gardiner,
has been the guest of Mrs. George Fui-
Ter. Second street, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Chicago, JAN y.
The leading futures closed as follows;
WHEAT-January, 12ia; May. %; Juiv'
717s.
CORN-January. S6ss; May. 5Sas: July
SSs.
OATS-May. 2sssm2sl5; July. 2s5s@2sss.
PORK-May, $10.42
LARD-May $5.S7is.
RlBS-May $5.15.
FLOUR-Quiet.
WHEAT-No. 2 spring, ioMn: No. do.'
$4,000: No. red. Y. -
ASK. =
OATS No. ., 27,a;; No. white. soasl
No. 3 white 29u30.
RYE-No. 3 573t.
BARLEY-No. = 42Gt5s.
FLAXSEED-No. /. sl1JMl.l5ls; Nor'h'
west. $1.ISN.
TIMOTHY SEED--s230a2.3J.
LARD-s5.62ls@5.65. oos,
PORk--Mess. sl0a0fcl0.25: ribs. st@ y
sos: shoulders, iA@iss; clear sides. @'sp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

DR.. A. IL. p. Strout. who has been con-
fined to the house for many weeks past
is improving slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Tickets for the Humane Society en-
tertainment may be obtained at G. l..
Spaulding'S or at III. L. Clearwater
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Rcv. a. 7. Itingold will give an adj
dress in the lecture room of Christ
church. lGlis afternoon AT , O'clock
Subject: Foreign Missions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

The girls who escaped from Indus
trial school No. l. Monday night. have
been at the institution but compare
lively short time. Their departure was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Der that Pabst Malt
Extract. The Best
Tonic, the only
malt preparation
declared perfect
by the judges at
the Worlds Fair.
and alone marked
with 100 points OF
perfection. The
way to obtain the
r~wnn%nck n r~n,,uf nf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

The snow, Wednesday morning. i'm
proved the sleighng greatly. and Gardi-
ner people are rejoicing at the sudden
change in the weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

The Randolph Clothing Club met
with Miss Fannie Mitchell, at her
home in Randolph, Wednesday after
noon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

There will be a masquerade sociable
at !. .. &. I. hall, Thursday evening.
given by the Good Templars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

A. V. Currier went to Brunswick
Wednesday. to pass the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

There were six dodgers at the police sta
ton, Tuesday night. and two DRINKS,
William Kennedy and Thomas Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
BATH. s: LEWISTON. S.

Lewiston. Me. Jan. 25.-In the fourth
period of tonight's Iewlston-Bath polo
game. Referee Connolly made question
able decision which allowed Bath the
game by a score of to ). Tarrant broke
his skate and requested that time pc
called. whereupon Referee Connolly or
dercd him from the floor TIrrant com
piled and was followed off by MIR. Con-
molly. who was evidently giving him a
few instructions In the meanwhile every
player on the floor stopped playing. eA-
ceptng Lincoln. who had the hall. lie
skatcd slowly to the cage and put the BAH
in unimpcded. II appeared az Mr.. Com
molly walked off that he did not see the
play a. AL. AT any rate. his decision was
much criticized and will be protested
Thy game was hotly contested. The sum
mary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

T.. c. BosWorth of Litchtield. is spend
ing q few days With friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Frederick Brunei has returned to
Portland after few days visit to II.
Tobey. Franklin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

City Marshal Turner of Auburn. was il
the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Crescent Lodge. A. o. U. W. are tc
install the officers-elect, Friday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

benefit for the least amount of money is
to have your druggist deliver you a
dozen bottles at a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Mrs. William Wood, Who is quite sick
at her home on High street, remains
about the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

There will be no drill of the Boys
Brigade of the Old South church, Fri
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.

Frank Henderson of Brunswick street.
is i'll with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

L. +. Gray went to North Jay, Tues
day, to accept position as engineer at
the quarries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

The Hallowell House will be opened
to the public probably within three
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Miss Lena Perry Went to Phillips
Wednesday. for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

j. II. Berry of Biddeford. was in tn.
city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

On the Produce Exchange: ,o.,,,,;.
BUTTER-Easy; creameres, lSMis' o"'
ries, l1dt16.
EGGS-Fresh. Is.
Enthusiastically, unchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

There was social meeting at the
Methodist church, last evening fol-
lowed by business meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

do. reg. DDS Observation-Disclosures. IS
Union Pacific lists INSTRUMENTATION.
sex. int. s'bid. masked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
HALLOWELL.

L. T.. Became Went to Belfast Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Harry Southland brought in five rab
bits, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

Miss Elizabeth Otis has been tn
guest of Gardiner friends. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
BATH
LEWISTON.

Score--Bath. q: Lewiston, ). Rushes--
Tarrant. y: Lincoln, 4; Curtis, ,. Stops
Murphy, %; Mallory. 10. Fouls-I.incoln
Referee, Connolly. Timer. Murphy. Al
tendance. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26
ROC
PORTLAND.

| Score-Portland. 4 Rockland. 3. Rushes
| Murphy, s; Campbell, ). Stops-Allen,
50; eastman, y. Fous-Moran. Referee.
| Kelley. Timer, Dyer. Attendance. Al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-26

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lIasked
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-01-13

the revers and folds. The celnture was
OF heliotrope MORE ribbon, tied in the
back With long loops and ends reach
ing to the bottom of the skirt. The
sleeves were close fitting and bell
shaped owe the hands.
Jackets for young school girls this
winter are generally built on the lines
or a box coat. with but a few moditi-
cations. They are a trife longer than
last years jacket.
Typical OF this seasons jackets was
p Of dark red cloth. 1t had a
straight front and a plain back, with
slightly curved under-arm seams. The
front fastened over to the left side in
double breasted fashion, and was or
namented with two large crystal but
tons. Dark blue MORE faced the round
ing lapcls and collar.
Long, close-ftting sleeves, with a
spring at the hand that showed the
MORE facing. gave en- up-to-date air.
The edges Of the Jacket were finished
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-01-13
Mary Was q EIineralnsist.

A teacher In n Of the local schools
was i%nstructing a class of small chill
dren in mineralogy the other day, en-
deavoring to make clear to their young
minds what a mineral really is. Stand
ing before them she began in her clear
voice, "A mineral Is an inorganic, no.
mogeneous substance Of definite, or ap-
proximately definite, chemical compo-
sition found in nature. Do you under
stand me? Come, now, you have all
seen minerals. And your mothers and
fathers have told you the names OF
them, haven't they? OF course they
have. Now, a any one Of you tell
me the names Of three minerals? ?"
There was no response, and she con-
tinued: Have not some of you been
out and seen minerals on exhibition?"
One little girl raised her hand. II
thought so. Mary will name three min
erals" Mary arose and putting her
hands behind her, lisped: "Apollinaris
Vichy and seltzer."