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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-05-02
WITH HAWAIPS EDUCATORS

present a substantial and good appear
anCe.
In the coming year it is to be hoped
that this newly inaugurated policy of
erecting substantial brick or stone
buildings for school houses will receive
every encourage ment from tho Lagisla-
turc."
New Buildings Proposed.
The Minister appends memoran-
dun Of recommendation for new
buildings, made by the Boards COM
mittce on that subject, for the biennial
period ending December 81. 1901.
Some are school houses and some
teachers cottages, the list by districts
being as follows:
Hawaii--Hilo, G; Puma, counting IA
rooms at Olaa and at Puma planta-'
ton distributed as required as one
school each, s.; Kau, and an addition:
South Kona, a; North Kona, s; North
Kohala, 4; South Kohala, 4; Hama
kun, 4.
Oahu---Honolulu q including Royal
school; Koolauloa, 2; Eva, 81 Waia-
ma, .. The new Royal school is pro-
posed to he three stories and base
mcnt.
Maui--Lahaina, 2; Wailuku. 3; Ma
kawao, 6; Hama, g. Molokai, Z.
Kauai Hanalei, 1: Koloa and Lihue,
2, one being 10 rooms for McBrydo
plantation; Hawaiian, 2, one a 7-room
school at Kealia; Waimea, 3, one g.
room school at Hanapepe.
Inspector Generals Report.
The report of the Inspector General
of Schools, Henry Schiller Townsend.
occupies 131 pages of the Education
Report including 81 pages of reports Of
Principal Edgar Wood of the Normal
md Training School. Superintendent
w. G. Needham of the Reformatory
school and r. II. Gibson, Travelling
Normal Instructor. Mr.. Townsend
takes occasion of this being the last
report of his Office for the nineteenth
century to give comprehensive his
tory of education in Hawaii. From his
statistical tables the following are
taken:
Public Schools, al; teachers, 3ii
male 113, female 231; pupils, 11,436;
male G395, female 50i1.
Private Schools, As; teachers, 200;
male 70, female 121; pupils, 4054, male
1856, female 1898.
Total, 1S9 schools: teachers, 544
male 1872. female 352; pupils, 15.49O
male S651, female $3.50.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-05-02
AS Notice.
MAUNALEl SUGAR CO., LTD.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the fifth assessment of five Is per cent
ts5 per share) levied on the assessable
stock Of the Maunalei Sugar Co.. Ltd,
is due on May LIST, 1900, and payable at
the Office of Gear, Lansing & Co., Judd
building. A. v. GEAR,
Treas. Maunalel Sugar Co., Ltd.
1520-2W
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-05-02

American messenger service, Ma
sonic Temrle. Eel. "a.
ALL REPUBLICANS SHOULD BE
AT TONIGHT'S MASS MEETING.
Waikiki Inn. Pleasant rooms, tlne
bathing, excellent table and service.
Dinner and supper parties desiring
our wagonette can have 1t sent to any
address by telephoning to the Inn.
Henry N. Almy, manager.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-05-02
Adjourned Special Meeting.
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY.

The Adjourned Special Meeting Of the
above company, called fol the purpose of
am ding the Bylaws, will b- held at
the Office OF the Hawaii N Trust x Invest.
ment Co.., Wednesday, May 2. 1860, at
10 o'clock a. m.
w. l.. HOPPER,
IsI8.,t Sec. haw. Electric Co.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-05-02
MOTT r.

AT THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL
meeting of the stockholders of the Pa
lama Cooperative Grocery Co.. Ltd.
held on the 2Sth day Of April. 1900, the
following officers were duly elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
VIM. McCandless ...... President
+. J. Tesla ...... Vice President
J. +. Hamburg ........ Treasurer
b. L. Fabian .......... Secretary
G. b. Gray .............. Auditor
The above officers with G. J. Waller
and Elmer Z. Paxton, constitute the
Board of Directors.
b. p. FABIAN,
Secretary.
l52O-lW
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-05-02
Nationality All Schools.

Pharaoh's Gerp:nt Eggs. a
novel and startling play thing
which wien ignited SEEMS to
be a. imat d.
SC. per box.
KING Bros,
Hotel street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02

accident on account Of pole rights grant
ed the company In the vicinity Of Duek
Pend. The bond was given for 5000 asd
was 10 run until December 81. 1894 Up
10 the present time the city has bean I'M
able to secure renewal Of the bond.
Mrs. shiliings, wife Of stsest Commits
sionsr skiilines. who has bssn III 81 one
Of the Portland hospitals. whore she un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis .
few days ago, 10 recovering niosly from
the effects Of the illness.
The westbrook, Windham and Naples
electric cars made excellent time all
day yesterday in sp'ts Of the storm. The
trolley was quite badly iced during the
afternoon, but the care made their trips
on time.
Tue Republicans Of Ward 4 have
placed the names Of Divide Forth and
Abnss L. Hawkes. on their ticket as csn-
didstes for the position Of aldermen.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
BRIEF JOTg1Nes. .

During the month of Feb. AIRY tie fire
department responded 30 IL stills AMI Z
bell alarms. total Of 10. against total
Of 50 for January. the busiest month the
department has ever known.
A case Of diphtheria at No. 10 Trow-
bridge place has been reported to the
board Of health.
Yesterday morning Henry Boynton Of
Chelsea was arraig ped on warrant
charging the Illegal sale Of liquors. He
was fined $50 and costs. Emerson o.
Armstrong Of Saco was granted final
naturalization papers.
The regular monthly Injecting OF the
directors Of the Maine Home Of Friendless
Boys will be held on Friday afternoon.
March 2, at o'clock with Mrs. n. h.
McGr egor, president. 900 Spring street.
Sunday, March 4th will b. rally Sunday
at tha Congress street Nj. e. Sunday
school. Special music both vocal and In
strumental viii be rendered. Every body
Is cordially invited to BIZ present at 10. 80.
A 10-oent supper will be served ut Odd
Fellows hall, Woodfords, this evening
from @, so to 7.30.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
PERSONAL.

The engagement Is announced Of Miss
Janet 6. Wish and Mr.. Howard l..
Jones.
MIR. and Mrs. Perley L. Chase have re-
turned frum Auburn. where they have
bser guests Of Mr.. and Mrs, w. X.
knight. They attended the annual re-
ception at kora Temple, Lewiston.
Among other Portland people In attsn-
dance were Judge and Mrs. Foster, MT.
and Mrs. HIM. Castner and Mrs. Mitch
ell.
Mrs. FELTON, OF Dorchester Is the guest
of Mrs. Schlotterbeok. State street.
Mrs. Charles "A. Brown and daughters
are located at Rome for the present.
Many friends in Portland have received
cards during the week announcing the
marriage of Miss Madaline, daughter OF
Dudley Buck and Mr.. Francis Blossom
which occurred at the CHURCH Of the
Holy Trinity on tuesday last.
An engs cement which ID Of especial
int crest to the Cushing's island contin-
gent is that Of Miss Edith Kinds and Mr..
E.roI Spicer Of Detroit. Beth Mist
Kinds and Mr.. Spicsr have spent their
summers at Cushing's for many years.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles W.Smau Of Port.
land, who have been in Auburn during
the January tsrm of the Supreme court
returned to Portland Wednesday. Mr..
Small Is court reporter for Judge Saw
age and is now on his tenth year In the
capacity Of stsnographer, having previ
ously been stsnogrspher under his grand
father, the late Judge Walton. Mr.. Small
was recently admitted to the bar and he
is about to begin the practice Of law In
Portland. He will probably continue
as stsnogrspher through the next term
OF the Waldo Supreme Judicial court and
possibly longer. Mr.. Small 10 accounted
one OF the finest stsn ographers in New
England.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
MERCIER'S NEAT MARKET.

A few words may be In order about a
New England boiled dinner. You can
get oil the materials at Mercier's meat
market, not only the cornell beef but also
the vegetables to go with 10. The prices
are so low that all will be able TO sfford
one OF these cold weather hearty meals.
Read the advertisement for further par
ttculara.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
PLEASAN TDALE.

Mr.. Elisha Gardner has moved his fam.
lily from Summer street to the honse cor
ner of Elm and Pearl streets. owned by
Mrs. w. W. Pickett
Mr.. ]. W. Devine has returned to Dos
ton af .er passing soma weeks at the home
Of his sister, Mrs. Charles Il. Hayes.
The Ladies' Aid were entertained
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs
W. W. Pickett. Hoyt street.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
women's Foreign Missionary society will
be held Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs, John A. S. Dyer, summer street.
Mrs. A. 3. Waterhouss of kelsey street
has been called to North westport. Mass
by the serious Illness Of her mother, Mrs.
Abraham Broadbsnt, Sr.
Mics Eva Gould of Boston Is tcing en-
tsrtained at the home of Mrs. Danisl Apt,
Summer strset.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02

Tie following was the programme rem
dered at the concert held last evening at
the Uniyersalist church; Piano solo.
Miss Caswell; reading, "Youpg Lucre-
tia," Miss Ada Belle Crockett; soprano
solo, Miss Minnie Burke; reading, Box's
Courtship Miss Crockett; violin solo,
Master Percival Bodge; reading, Silencs,
Miss Crockett; oontralto solo with vio-
lin obligsto, MrA A. q. Cloudman and
Master Dodge; reading. Miss Crockett
soprano solo, Miss Burke.
A four-horss load Of logs got stranded
across the double tracks Of the electric
road at Cumberland Mills opposite the
post office about II o'clock yesterday
forenoon. Two oars were held up for q
shcrt time. The teamstsr was assisted
by a number Of the men from the neigh.
boring stores and the load was soon start
cd on Its way.
The annual Democratic rally II 10 be
held Saturday evening at Lsbsll's hall
on Brown street.
The city solicitor is endsavoring to BE-
cure . renewal Of the bond given By the
Cumberland illuminating company Of
Portland to indemnify the city against
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
CAS- RIA

Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. Ftxrcrssa
In use for more than thirty v-r-. sad
Tie Kind Yox - (aaEAe
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
NEW ADvERrIsEMENrs TODAY.
MRS. winsiow's Soothing syrup.

Bas been used over Fifty Years oy millions o'
mothers for their children while Teethine,
with perfect success. II soothes the child
soitens the gums. allays Pain. cures Wind
Cole, regulates tie bowels. and Is the best
remedy for Dlarrhoea whether arising from
ieethlng OF other causes. For sale BY Drug
gists In every part Of the world Be sure and
ask for Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup. 2s en
Q bottls.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
SOUTH PORTLAND.

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
: For hayor-Edward q. Reynolds.
WARD ONE.
Alderman-Danisl p. Cobb.
Wardsn-william A. Cobb.
Clsrk-0sorgs A. Griffin.
Constable-Altus X. Angel, Cd.
WARD TWO.
Alderman-3eores r. Spear.
Wurden-6eorgs y. 6owen.
Clsrk-0eorgs n. Henley.
Constable-Gsorge q. Cribby.
WARD THREE.
Alderman-Brank 8. Willard.
Warden-Albert A. Cole.
Clerk-Georgs ". q. Studley.
Constable-Melvilis W. Trefethen.
WARD -FOUR.
Alderman-Bion b. Small.
Warden Thomas II. O'Neil.
Clerk-Lindsn p. Brown.
Constahle--Clarence W. Morse.
WARD FIVE.
Aldsrman-Henry p. Q. Jersey.
Warden Daniel L. McCann, Jr.
Clerk-Ebsn l.. Parrot.
Constsble-Edw win 4. Parrot
School Committee-Lsslis q. Jewell. .
WARD SIX.
Alderman-willard W. Pickett.
Warden Joel p. Haley.
Clerk-Walter L. Hayes.
Contradictions *. Hayes.
WARD SEVEN.
Alderman-Joseph Il. Chaplin.
Warden-Henry Il. Cash.
Clerk-John +. Larrabee.
Constable-No nominee.
W. ". Spear has returned home from
business trip In New York.
Cleveland Wallace 10 quite III at the
home Of his father, Silas WAllsos.
Mrs Alice Henry has moved from Saw
yer street to Portland.
Otis 81 rague has moved his family into
the house with his son Albert, on Pine
street.
The Social Club are preparing an en-
tertainment to be given In connection
with the Universalist supper TO be given
In the near future.
Miss Julia Trefsthen of Grand street.
who has undergone q critical surgical
operation at the Maine General Hospital,
Is improving, and will soon be able u
be removed to her home in this village.
CAKE WALK.
The cake walk which was given by the
ladies' Of Myrtle Assembly, PythiAn Sis
terhood, Wednesday evening, proved to
bs q most enjoyable affair. The contest
ants went through the walk In true
Ethiopian style and the cake went to
Mrs. John W. Barbour of willard, and
Miss Masters of Knightville. There wal
q large attendance of members and they
had as guests q gcodly delegation OF
friends from Damon Assembly Of Port
land. The CAKE will be cut Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs Harbour,
and Wednesday evening next the "walk'
will be repeated.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02

Owing to the severe storm Of yesterday
the "no SCHOOL, signal was sounded.
REGISTER TODAY.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
FLAG RAISING POSTPONED.

The weather last night was not deemed
suitable to swing to the bieess the flag
which Thomas b. Laughlin presented
to the Republican club Of Ward l and
the event has been postponed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
HIGH SCHOOL

At the High school there have been
some changes in the corps Of teachers
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02
ASTORIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, aud
2hs Kind Yos Have dlvaJs Fought
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-02

All who have not registered shout
hear In mind that unless they do 40 TO-
day, they can take no part In the coming
municipal campaign. The Registration
Board which has been In session for the
past three days, win finish Its labors thi {
aftern DON at O'Clock.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27

lie b,e,sn his career as an amateur
in Buffalo. winning all his bounts in
impressive style. His partial record
follows: In an amateur tournament
be defeated six men at Albion, n. Y;
beat Tom Kennedy, LocKport N. Y,
ten rounds; knocked out George Green,
Lockport, three rounds; knocked out
Fred Ryan. Buffalo, five rounds; beat
Ike I.ampsher, Buffalo, ten rounds. In
November, 1897, he knocked out Jake
Iobert, Silver Star A. c., Buffalo, one
round; knocked out Jake Zobert, Sill
yer Star A. c., Buffalo, two rounds;
knocked out Jake Zobert, Silver Star
a. 9. three rounds; knocked out Vic
McDonough, Lockport, Ny, % rounds.
December. 1897, knocked out Mike
Quinlan, Lockport, N. Y, two rounds.
In 1898, February, beat Tom McCar-
ty, Buffalo, n. Y, ten rounds; March
a., $685. lost decision to Luke Stevens,
laockpoyt, 20 rounds; May, draw with
Harry Lemons, Niagara Falls, n. V,
eight rounds; Nov. I, 1898, knocked out
Billy kenendy. Sandusky, o., two
rounds; in 1890, Feb. &, beat Jeff
Powers. championship OF Ohio Cleve-
land, ten rounds; March 20, draw with
JEFF Powers, championship of Ohio,
Rockport, ten rounds; Aug. IA, draw
with Hiram Goldstein, Hawthorne a.
c., Buffalo, II rounds; Nov. 15, knock
ed out Jack Kelly. Cresline, o., seven
rounds: Dec. IL, beat Emil Sanchez
Cuban wonder), Detroit, six rounds;
Dec. %, beat Emil Sanchez, Detroit,
ten rounds; in 1900 Jan. %. draw with
Jim Popp, Detroit, ten rounds; Feb.
q, beat Jack DAILY, Chicago, six rounds;
Feb. g., draw with Red Phillips, Ann
Arbor, Mich, six rounds; Feb %,
exhibition with Red Phillips, Detroit,
four rounds; March o. beat George
Ryan (middleweighD, Milwaukee, six
rounds; April 16, draw with Jim Popp,
Milwaukee, Wis, six rounds. supplies
only defeat was by Luke Stevens in
20 round contest at Lockport, n. Y,
when supplies was comparative nov
ice.
MOTIFS LAME LEG.
Frank CISing) Motz, first daseman
Of the American League base ball
team, arrived in Akron Friday morn
ing.
Mr.. MotS is laid UP with an injured
leg. While playing a practice game
with the University of Chicago, April
10, Motz strained his right leg below
the knee, tearing the ligaments. He
has not been in the game since, anC
will remail at his home in this city
until he RECEIVERS. 10 a reporter
for the Democrat Motz said that the
physicians believed he would be al
right in three weeks time. Chicago
has great team" said he, 'and they
are playing good ball.
WILL BOWL.
The Eurekas and Submits will bow
} Friday night OH the Howard st. al
} leys.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27

CHEAP RATES TO CHICAGO VIA
b. & o. r. r.
$10.50 round trip May 1, 2. Z, II and
21st. Tickets good returning until
June 1st, inclusive.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27

trainers arc unhappy, for this new
pet Is lion. This is the second lion
that Fltz has owned, and 1t Is about
the hundredth pet. He generally Sc
lects pets that are dangerous; pets that
keep his trainers in blue funk near
ly all the time. This lion he purchased
from Director General Bostock of the
Elk's Carnival and Industrial Exposi.
tion. His other lion was called Nero,
and this will be probably named Nero
III, in memory of the other one, who
died n disgraceful death. The first Ne
TO was hanged, and the fighter has
always suspected one of his trainers.
Nero was fastened each night with a
chain. One night he leaped over a
railing and the next day he was bur-
led to the delight of all except Fltz-
simmons. Among the other pets that
Fltzsimmons has owned was Yarrum
a vicious Great Dane, that weighed
as much as his master He has owned
bulldogs, and now has one that he
claims Is wonderful fighter. He once
had pony that was as gentle and
mild as his lion and dogs. 1t had a
playful habit of biting and kicking
every one that came near. Fltzsim-
mons would stand behind him and
dodge the kicks, and with blows Of his
big fists block the bites. The ex-cham-
pion has owned nearly every kind OF
pet except snake, He does not care
for this kind. He has taken his new
pet to Bath Beach, where he is now
training for his fight with Ruhlin. He
Will use the lion In leisure hours, and
Will In short time undoubtedly have
the animal gentle TO him but vicious
to every one else.
PRESENT TO McPHEE.
John A. "Biddy" McPhee was pre-
sented with diamond studded watch
charm by the members of the Cincin
natl base ball team yesterday.
| SUPPLIES RECORD.
"Curley' supplies, the Buffalo light
weight, who is matched to meet Otto
Sieloff In this city under the auspices
of the North End Athletic club, wa,
born in Buffalo, Jan. Is, 1880, aud Il
therefore 20 years of age. lie stands
5 feet and 8 inches in height anc
weighs when in condition 1875 pounds
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27
ton for Dewey, and would such an at

ton for Dewey, and would such an at
tempt be successful?'
1T could not be DONE" he replied.
ut would be almost impossible. Re
publicans and Democrats can rest as
sured that the heads of the two tick
cts will be the same this year as they
were in 1906. President Mckinley will
he renominated by the Republicans
and elected, too and Bryan will be
renominated by the Democrats
He said that the two delegates from
the Nineteenth district to the national
Republican convention will probably
be chosen from either Geauga, Trum-
bull or Ashtaoula counties. Summit
and Portage counties were represented
in the national convention at st, Louis
and the honors will be passed around
this year. Ex-Congrcssman Taylor
of Warren, is the only one who has
thus far been mentioned for delegate
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27
BIRTHS.

CAPRoN-April 90, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer g. Capron, 612 Home ST., n
daughter
OOLE-Aprii %, to MIR. and Mrs.
Herbert w. Cole, 11s Crosby ST., n
son.
MANTELL-April 90, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Cyrus w. MantelI, 42s East
Buchtel ave, daughter.
CAMPBELL-April &c, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Campbell, 71s Sumner ST.,
! a son,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27
700 PEOPLE
Greeted Rev. and Mrs. C. L. AlspaCh
Last Night.

The congregation OF the Grace Re-
formed church, held an informal recep-
tion in the Sunday school rooms of the
church Thursday night. The reception
VISA In honor of the new pastor and
wife, Rev. and Mrs. G. l.. Alspach.
About 700 people were present and
light refreshments We're served.
The address of welcome was deliver
ed by Mr. J. c. Frank. In short
speech, Rev. Alspach fittingly re-
sponded. Mr.. w. j. Frank, superin.
tendent of the Sunday school also
made a few remarks. The greater
pn't Of the evening was given up to so.
cability.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27
Shake Into Your Shoes.

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cures painful, smartlng, swollen feet
and ingrowing nails, and Instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
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makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is O certain cure for sweating, cal
lous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try
it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, BY mail for 25c in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27

April 26, n, rs, matinee Saturday
afternoon, April 28-Hassan &
Mackay in Repertoire.
Monday, April 30-"Grimes' Cellar
Door"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27
HAN ma
Will Accept Chairman
ship, Says Dick.
Doesn't Believe Dewey Has Ghost Of
Show.


a Show.
Gen. Charles f. Dick in an inter
view at Cleveland last night said he
felt certain that Senator Hanna would
again accept the chairmanship of the
national committee and would direct
McKihley's campaign for reelection
In the remote event that Mr.. Hanna
declines to accept the chairmanship
Gen. Dick would like to fill the vacan-
cy. However, Mr.. Dick did not say
this, ,.. =
"What do you think of Admiral Dew
ey's candidacy was asked.
"Well,'' replied Congressman Dick.
laughingly, Il don't think very much
about 1t. The Republicans and Demo
Gratis at Washington do not even con-
slider Admiral Dewey's candidacy SER
iously."
do you think there Is any truth In
the story that an attempt will be made
to stampede the Kansas City Conven-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-27

Mrs. John T. Bankiser, of 100 South
Main ST., has recently fallen heir to
$4,000 bequeath to her by her
grandmother who died in Lincoln
county, Mo.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1900-01-18
J. n. ROGERS g. co.
Dfsfiiferu.

II there is any one branch of industry in
which. more than in all others, Mas svie ex.
cels, it is her distlleres. for which she is
famously known in every state in the Union
and even la foreign countries. Their aim has
apparently been purity and honesty in the
manufacture, the results being the achieve
ment of success at least equal TO and in many
respects far beyond that obtsined by their less
favored competitors elsewhere. Conspicuous
among them is the Limestone Distillery,
owned and conducted by J. II. Rogers & Co.
This concern manufactures but one brand of
whisky" has gained an
excellent reputation wherever marketed.
The distillery is an old AM thoroughly es-
tabished one, having been in existence in this
city since 1876. Wheatley & Rogers were the
former owners, and in 1884 the present firm
succeeded them. Upon the death of J. H.
Rogers in 1890 Mr.. Frank II. Clarke assumed
control of the affairs of the business, and
under his management the trade has steadily
grown and been extended until shipments are
now made to all points of the United SIates.
The distiery, which is known as the Lime
stone" is located in the West end of the city
on Little Limestone creek. II has "A capacity
OF 200 bushels of grain daily, which is sufficient
for tue Manufacture of 20 barrels of whisky.
Twelve or fourteen hands are employed in the
works and two travelling statesmen look after
the interest OF the firm on the road. Toe Of
fees and II free warehouse are located on the
dstillery property. and although the firm
makes no especial effort to control local trade.
yet they enjoy liberal share of that patron
age. In connection with the distillery is q
Government Bottling Department, where all
bottled and cased goods that are put up are
bottled in bond, which guarantees absolute
purity and reliability of the goods, the work
being done under the supervision of Gov
eminent Inspector, who places Il stamp on
each bottle, which denotes the age, character
and quantity in the same