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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Frank \. Thayer of South Paris
died. Saturday. He was one OF the
best known business men in the coun-
~, and clerk of the fair racing events
many years.
The Democratic committee of the Isl
congressional district has organized by
the choice of Hanno w. Gage OF Port
land, as president, James W. Meserv.
IF Bar Mills as secretary, and Kimball
Eastman of Westbrook. as treasurer
Joseph Wharf. a well-known carri-
age manufacturer and the inventor and
manufacturer of the first crank or
drop axle ever used in Maine or
probably in the world, died. Friday, at
his home in Bangor. He was born in
Guilford, Nov. /, 1926.
The Rev. DR.. Phillip Graft of Oakland
Cal. Sunday. began three months
trial as candidate for pastor of the Main
Street F. b. church of Lewiston. Mr..
Graft is recognized as man of great
scholarship. He has been noted leader
in Chatauqua circles. and writer for
leading magazines. He is noted as a
master of the Hebrew. Arabic. Greek,
Latin. German. French and Italian lam
guages He was given the degree. of d.
D. by Bates College. last year.
nC -oiIISO lciepIloHe GO. Wnlcn Ope-
rated 204 miles of wire in Androscosgin
and Franklin counties. is enaeavoring
to get foothold in Deering. A petit
ton for pole rights has been presented
to the municipal officers. and hearing
will be shortly held. The petition is be-
ing opposed by the New England Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co.
The Biddeford Board of Trade has
elected these officers for the ensuing
year: President, Charles s. Ham; vice
presidents. John F. Goldthwaite. John f.
H. Townsend and Howard Hamilton: sec
rotary. Gorham N. Weymouth: treasurer
Joseph Gooch: financial secretary, Henry
Lord; directors. Charles S. Ham.
Thomas McDermott. Cornelius Horigan
Jesse Gould, ]. b. f. Tarte, Alfred Bon,
neau, North M. West. The annual ban
quet of the board will be held at the Ho-
tel Thatcher, Feb. l.
In Bucksport. Friday night, the debate
team of the Progressive Debating Soci
ETY. of Bangor captured the hOnors of the
occasion IN contest with students of thu.
BuckspOrt Seminary. Messrs. H. c. Grif-
nm. WIN. Cutler and Walter II. York of
Bangor, made up the Bangor team while
6ucksport Seminary was represented BY
Messrs. ordway, Kerr and Howard. The
rhat the Maine Liquor Law Should Not
Sc Abolished" Bucksport for the affirm-
luve. Bangor won with the negative ar
should go.
1t has been practically settled that
Inc New England fair will not be held !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The following are the important cor
rections made during the month of De-
ce ..'. 1898. on the coast of Maine charts
East PenobscOt Bay-Western approa oh
10 Eggemoggin Reach-Shoal spot dis
covered-On Dec. 2. 1898. the captain OF
tne steamer Ice King reports that, while
towing vessel, he ran on a shOal snnt
having over It "A least depth of Is feet al
low water. This hitherto uncharted dan.
ger lies in the channel between Spectacle
Island Ledge and Merriman's Ledge. The
Following bearings were taken from the
snoal: Pumpkin Island Light +. Il
dlstant mile: Spectacle island Ledge
y MY; Two Bush Ledge. s. by Il.
nharts affected: 800 and 1O4: u. 81 Coast
t'hot, Atlantic Coast, Part LII, p. al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East
South and West.

The Wisconsin railroads are blockad-
ed with trains of flour.
The Raines law gave New York s12.-
$50. 440.10 revenue in 1895
The Maryland Steel Co. has received
an order for 1000 tons of steel rails for
Scotland, the first order ever given
America.
Gold lake, near Sitka. Alaska. is said
to have been drained by Americans
and gravel exposed bearing s. to $40 a
ton of gold. A mountain of gold-bear-
ing quartz has been found near Ska
quay. running $4,000 to $4,000 to the ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

No 3 Saturday evening. and set fire to
the floor and woodwork In the room
where the accident occurred The lamp
was suspended from the ceiling by wire
fastened to "A hook. and the accident was
caused by the hook pulling out. Some
chemical fire extlnguishers were at hand
and with the assistance OF Keeper Wal
ton. the flames were subdued with small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

at Ribgy park, this year. The Rigby
officers say that the fair could be Sc
cured by them If they so desired. but
they do not care to run a fair,next sea-
son. Three race meetings will be held
at Rigby. this year. one of them a
grand circuit or class meeting in the
early fan. Dover is making an effort
to secure the New England fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
100000 III BRIDES
Paid by Transvaal to Keep England from
Securing Delasoa Bay.

London. Jan. 1.-THE government of
Transvaal. says the Pretoria CORE
spondent of the Times. has expende
nearly 100000 since 1894 in trying to
influence the European press and Euro
pean officials to prevent the leasing of
Delagoa bay to Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
Base Ball Notes.

Charles Marston of Fall River.
known by all base ball and hotel men
throughout New England has been
offered the franchise of the Worcester
base ball club. and may manage that
city in the Eastern League circuit. He
will leave for Worcester, Monday, to
look over the field,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The Gardiner High school will close
al O'Clock ?. "a. instead of 3 O'Clock.
During the short days in winter there
was not sufficient light to continue
school after 3 o'clock. But as the days
are increased in length. the former
hour. 4 o'clock, mas been adopted as the
closing hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Rev. John r. Boardman pastor Of the
South Congregational church. addressed
his congregation. Sunday morning. reia-
tive to the non-enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law of the State and phases of
the local condition suggested by the re-
cent petition to the mayor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

There will be a meeting. Monday
evening, at G. A. r. hall. to organize a
local branch of the Christian Civic
League. At a recent meeting matters
pertaining to the formation of the
league were privately discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

afliction are commiserated by all in
the community.
The funeral services will be held at
the Congregational church. Monday af-
ternoon at 80 O'Clock. Rev. j. l..
Quimby of this city, will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

]. G. Jones household, with one excep-
ton. are i'll. Mrs. Jones is very i'll with
pneumonia. Mr.. Thomas Morey is seri-
ously i'll with catarrhal pneumonia. and
Mr.. Jones is recovering from an attack
of the grin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

When WebOer Bros. brand coffee
our own, you may rest assured 1t is
not only good, hut very good. 1t only
costs % cents per pound. is rare Mo-
cha and Java mixture. They have also
struck 80 cent tea which is surprise
to customers. particularly when they
consider the nice present that accom-
NAMES IT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The members of the Gardiner Ath-
letic Club will meet, Monday evening.
to make necessary arrangements for a
musical entertainment which is to be
given at the club room, Jan. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Twenty-Five girls met at the Old South
vestry, Saturday afternoon. and the plans
relative to the Girls Brigade We're fully
discussed. Another meeting. will be held
on Tuesday evening. when the line of
work will be laid out and general plans
will be primarily effected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

John Mcnamara was called to Water
vile by the serious accident to his son
Charles. who was damned between two
ears at Winslow. that morning. His son
was taken to the Maine General hospital
at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
SOUTHGARDINER.

Both Rev. Mr.. Picton and Rev. A. l..
Struthers We're among those afflicted
With grip, last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
Polo Games.

At Meriden-Springfield s: Meriden, g
Al ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s; Taunton, I.
AT Hartford-Hartford. 3; New Ha-
Ven, ,.
At Providence-Providenc s; New Bril-
tain. 1.
At East Weymouth-East Weymouth.
4; New Bedford s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The rehearsal of the MINISTRIES. Fri
day evening, was well attended, The
work is progressing finely and fine
exhibition will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Frank l.. Talpey was thrown from a de-
livery team on Water street. Saturday
noon. and was quite painfully injured
about the face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles whitney, who
have been making a short visit with
friends in Boston, returned to this
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Mrs. John Wiley has teams employed
drawing logs to the mill They have
about 100 to draw. Mrs. Wiley pro-
poses to erect a new barn in the spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

James Mooney of this city, who has
been very sick with pneumonia. is
greatly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

c. NJ. Phillips, who has been in Bos-
ton on a short business trip, returned
home. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Mrs. Julia Rundlett died at her home in
Farmingdale. Saturday, Jan. IA. aged 81
years. months. The funeral will be
held. Monday afternoon at 80 o'clock,
Rev. j. r. Boardman. pastor of the South
Congregational church, of which the de-
ceased was member. officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The postponed annual meeting of the
Old South church will be held this even
ing at 30 O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
HALLOWELL.

There will be special meeting of the
city government. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Three candidates will take the prima
degrees in Hermon Lodge, F. & A. NJ
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Extra fine cluster raisins in III. A. Full
ler's sell for only lie. or TBS for SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Addison Armes, night policeman. is
sick with the grip. w. F. Pray is filling
the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
SAFETY PROMISED.
-- 81
Major Esterhazy to Return to
France and Testify.
German Ambassador Hastily Called to
Berlin on Dreyfus Case.
Mercier Says Dessier Compromises Relations
Of France. Germany and Italy.

Paris, Jan. 15.-The Soir says that
Count Won Munster, the German am
oassador, who suddenly left for Berlin.
yesterday, was summoned TO confer
with Baron Won Buelow. German Sec
rotary of state for foreign affairs. con-
corning the Dreyfus case.
Gen. MERCER, who was minister of
war at the time of the conviction of
Dreyfus, has been interviewed by a
representative of the Soir. to whom he
declared that in 1894 he knew nothing
of Comte Ferdinand Esterhazy or OF
the latter's relations with Col. Sand
herr.
"Dreyfus." he added, lied when he
pretended knew he had supplied docu-
ments in return, with view of obtain
ing some mitigation of his sentence.
However, l caused him to be asked the
number and value Of the documents
he had SO supplied. He refused: and
his refusal, therefore, pointed to his
guilt"
Gen. MERCER asserted to the Soir rep
resentative that the Dreyfus dossier
contained doGiave~ fott'compromising
ane nu.na, in advance, rance GER
Arrangema arrive at theN made to
give Major to indicate thAd Ester
hazy virtattendance. to TESTIFY
before the in the
Dreyfus raion is to be tenderte cOmte
having fotiraves of the Villagau. first
president this evening. in the WIS OF the
fammar school. by IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Ed Weeks of jefferson, was in Gar
diner, Saturday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The officers-elect Of Gardiner Lodge.
No. >. X. of p, will be installed. Mon
day evening, Jan. l6 r. Black will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Q. b. Clason has purchased the
George Dow farm in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

officiate as installing officer. After the
exercises an oyster supper Will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

The Rebekahs will give dance
Tuesday evening, in G. "A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

his number. is simila
Sc in the publishing h0
he time that. the empl
. his work. and the |
The full workings
were explained, last v
e it was placed in tn
it has never been in u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Joseph Hill. who has been very sick
with the grip, is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

Mrs. Fred Fl. Cunning of Randolph
is very i'll with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

w. II. Rich of Boston, spent Sunday
with Gardiner people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
lseai ns.ies.

xhan's next class in do
en- at Union hall. Wedq
! Jan. 25. Jan14
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

w. u. Alexander is confined to tbs
house with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

s. Stafford will commend
January sale OF U
linens. batterberg patti
silk. etc., at cost. ThufS
!. January u, and continue
'ls.. janlS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

you buy u whip. ask tor
alive. tanlSeooSN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

CsshaA
the above q
personal al
tiles for p,
goods and ,
service OF I,
been place.
who will ,
to all order
Orders y
cake. ices.
packed ant!
press.
Wedding
OctN.d2taWl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16

A lamp exploded at Industrial school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
La 81 his departure in thesed.

"I have his new field of he second
attack Of I'd. Mass. All the odsays Mr.
Mexia, Te>.e city schools are tOfie used
Chamberlas 4 and
think with 1)nly be-
ing in bed a agains
ten days ftkt office emplOyeeS goK he SEE
ond attach have
been equally having Bundy re- but FOL
the use of H. u,har thar, ar+ar = go 4
bed in ~ when 'he' e"'e' beinl
struck wfying their work. Thtf case
was able {! & ut two
days befoi en IS time arrange sale By
Jon" No"sv VERY employee has al arv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-16
Daily kennebec 3ournaL.
GARDINER.

Phil Jack went to Boston. Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-25
sKIBo CASTLE.

During ills somewhat chequered his
tory, which probably extends over
period OF 600 years, the Castle OF Skioo
has (says the Northern Chronlcle2
undergone many structural changes.
and has passed in and out of the hands
of more proprietors than perhaps any
other Highland property OF equal an
tiouity. When Episcopalcy was dom
mating religious element, Sklbo was
,hs residence OF the Bishops OF Suther-
land and Caithnees for the ecclesiasiics
of the sixteenth century appreciated
the .schoice places of the earth" quite
ss much as the monks of old ; and
Skiho undoubtedly comes under that
dsscriptiou. more especially as regards
scenery and climate. The same
huilding. according to tradition, afford .
sd a nights shelter to the Marquis OF
Mon,rose when, as half starved cap
tive from Assynt, he was taken south
to be tried and afterward executed 10
Edinburgh. No doubt the old castle
had many other interesting nistoria,
associations; but when the orginal
fabric of building disappears, as
il has now done almost COM
nletely at Skibo, local interest 10
such matter does not long survive;
After Sklbo was purchased 10 1877
hv Mr. Evan Charles Sutherland (at the
nrice of ESQ, ,O00), the Castle was so
much enlarged and altered that i has
since been described as modern build
ino and now that the estate has passed
into. the hands Of Mr.. Andrew Carne-
ole. this description is being so thorough
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-25
PreYentcd a Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, pre-
vented dreadful tragedy and saved
Two lives. A irigh,ful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She bad
tried many remedies and doctors but
steadily grew worse until urged to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cured Mr..
Long of severe attack of Pneumonia.
Such cures are positive proof of the
matchless merit of this grand remedy
for curing all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only so cents and $1.O0.
Every bottle guaranteed Trial bottles
freea at E. S. Lendbeater & Sons Drug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-25
AUGUST FLOWER.

"It is surprising fact" says Prof:
Houton, "that in my travels in all
parts of thu world, for the last ten
years, I have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipation.
l fiud for tourists and salesman, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower is grand rem
edy. 1t does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for
sour stomachs and Indigestion" !"
Sample bottles free at the drug stores
of Ernest L. Allen, Claud NJ. Lennon,
WarGeld & Hall, Charles G. Lennon,
W. F. Creighton & Co., and Richard
GihSnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-25
WEDNESDAY.
the 29th day of Noyembcr, 1899

the 29th day of November, 1899,
in front OF the premises, offer for sale at pub.
lie auction, for cash. the following real estate
situated in said city 10 wit:
ALL TIL IT LOT OF GROUND with the
FOUR az FRAME TENEMENTS and other
IMPROVEMENTS thereon in the said city
of Alexandria, situated on the east side of
Patrick street, between Gbbon and Wilkes
streets, and bounded as follows viz: Be.
ginning on the east side OF Patrick street
sixty one feet three inches (61' 3''), more OF
less, south of Wilkes street, and at the south
line of an alley two feet elk inches (2'6")
wide, and running thence south on Patrick
street fifty eight feet 9 inches (5S' 9"), more
or less; thence esst parallel with Wilkes
street eigbty.sx feet 1867, more or less, to
an alley ten feet (1OD wide, leading into
Wilkes street; thence north on said alley
fifty.eight feet nine inches (5S' 81, moro or
less; thence west in straight line eighty
ak feet 1867, more or less, to the beginning,
with the right of way over the said alley in
common with others entitled thereto. boing
known as Nos. sos, $40, 512 and 514 south
Patrick street.
JULIUS PELTON,
no16 I'd Substituted Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-25
FRIENDS QUARTERLY MEETING

FRIENDS QUARTERLY MEETING
The quarterly meeting of Friends
beld at Woodlawn, Va, on the l9ih
aud 20 h inst. was we'll attended.
Among the ministers present who ad-
dressed the meeting were DR.. 0. +.
Janney and VIM. W. Wood, of Balti.
more, Md; David W. Branson, of
Hopewell, Va, and Milton Schooley
and Obed J. Pearpoint. of Waterford,
Va. Among others present from dis
lance were Isaac Bussell, OF Newman.
Set. Md Ann B. Branson, G E. Clev'
niger. Lewis Pidgeon and Daniel I.
Wood and daughter, of Hopswell; a.
B. Davis and wife. Joshua Thatcher,
Joshua Smith and others from Goose
Greek, ard Martha Sidwell and M. Il.
Williams, from Waterford, besides a
good rep. esentation from Washington.
A number of strangers from the neigh
borhood were very acceptably present.
The topic for discussion in the hrst-
day school session, "True Patriotism, "
was we'll handled by the several par
lies who were appointed to prepare pa
pers on the subject.
Tne religious sessions were very &C
ospsably addressed by the several min
lsters. who exhorted the audience to
more faithful observance of the man
dates of the ipdwelling spirit and set
before them the great personal respon'
sibility of each in performing his duties
to God and man.
In the business meeting the reports
from the several monthly meetings
moved q good condition OF the society,
and some helpful messages were deiiV'
cred by those who felt concern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-25
MEDICINAL.

ly aud extensively confirmed by addi.
tions and structural improvements that
really the Castles history must in fu-
ture date from the beginning of the
Goth century, and not from the 18th.
Those faui liar with Skibo Castle, as it
has been known to the present genera.
tion. will see what is practically new
| building is TO be raised on the old site.
Mr.. Carnegie's proprietorship is to be
marked apparently bya heavy but judi
oious expenditure on the Castle, the
grounds and the estate generally; and
the result of the building and other
operations will undoubtedly be to
make Skibo one of the finest
residential demesnes in the High.
land counties. 1t is estimated that
the fine battlemented structure now in
process of being erected will cost at
least G40, 900; while the other improve
ments at present in the hands of work
men, or in contemplation, must incur
heavy expenditure, and give employ
ment to skilled and unskilled labor for
number of years. Two ornamental
lochs of large area are to be formed in
the immediate peighborhood of the
Castle by damping up the estuaries of
| the Ospisdale and Evelix burns, opera.
tions which are expected to cost over
$4,000. Close by the Ospisdale water,
magnificent bathing establishment is
to be erected; in another part of the
grounds there is to be model dairy
on an elaborate scale; accommodation
has to be provided for first class elec.
trio lighting plant; plans have been
completed for factors residence. and
new approach to the Castle, two
miles long. is also included in the gen.
eral scheme of Improvement. The
building operations are in the hands of
Messrs. Ross & Macbeth, Inverness.