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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

State Fish Commissioner Little ha'
appointed John Pennick, Of Melbourne
deputy, to look after the unlicensed
fishermen on the harbor.
Mrs. Ennis, worthy matron Of the
Order Of Eastern Star, visited the local
lodge this week, and was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. West.
The Western Cooperage Co. has re.
Gently added considerable new machinery
to its plant, thereby materially increas-
ing the capacity of the works.
For best imported Belgian hares go to
j. w. Musgrave's poultry yards at sat
sop, Wash. Price $3.50 up, per pair,
according to age and markings.
The Aberdeen Fire Department is pre-
pairing for its anniversary ball, to be
given October 20. Seven handsome prizes
will be offered on the occasion.
The steamer 7. G. Reed changed her
time card Monday, and the Harbor
Queen yesterday. Both new time cards
will be found on the eighth page.
There will be a meeting of the W. G..
T. U. next Tuesday, September 25, at 8
p. M, at the Presbyterian church. All
members are requested to be present.
U. S. Postal Inspector Sharp visited
the city Tuesday, and checked up the ac-
cnun,- vi the Office. lie WI. accom-
panied by Postmaster j. b. Cromwell,
of Tacoma.
Jewish New Year begins at p. m.
next Sunday, and the Jewish merchants
of Aberdeen will close their business
places until the festival is over, at p.
m. Monday.
Mrs. j. Will Scamell returned from a
visit in Seattle, Monday evening. She
was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Winifred Rice, who is visiting DR.. and
Mrs. Scamell.
Rev. Chas. McDermoth, pastor OF the
Methodist church, has been returned to
Aberdeen by the general conference, in
accordance with the unanimous request
Of his church.
Garman 4 Barley have just received
SO6 up-to-date hats, direct from the fac
tory, at prices that would astonish the
natives, and which they will sell under
their own guarantee.
S.A. Perkins, proprietor OF the Tacoma
Ledger and News, was in the city last
Thursday in the interest of his papers
An illustrated write-up of Aberdeen will
be in next Saturdays News.
The boys had fun with Karl Morris, d
cigarmakcr at Malcy's, Monday night
They had him out on the west end OF
Heron street for couple of hours hunt
ing snipe with lantern and sack.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

The new telephone line from Hoquiam
to Humptulips has been completed as
far as G. f. Burrows 4 Co.'s camp, maxi
ing thus far twenty miles Of line, and
opening up to quick communication
vast territory hitherto closed except by
means Of a bi-weekly boat, and tri-
weekly mail. Much delay has been ex-
perienced in the construction of the line
owing to delay in arrival Of material.
The line so far constructed is credit to
the contractor, O. H. Pearson, the Elma
electrician, and has been pronounced by
telephone men to be the best constructed
of any such line in Washington. Much
credit is due Hon. A. P. Stockwell for his
work in starting this telephone line and
pushing it to a completion. 1t is ex-
pected the line will be run through to
Humptulips very soon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20
Grays Harbux sai;orsH: c..

This company, consisting of L. Ep.
stein, B. B. Garman and A. w. Barl;ley,
has opened handsome merchant tailor.
ing establishment on G street near
Market, in rear o. Na'lnal, 5a Is
store, and are prepared to suit the most
fastidious man that wears clothes. MIR.
Epstein, a cutter and tailor OF large e..
perience, who guarantees his work, il
manager Of the company. A fine line OF
latest style fall goods has just been re.
ceived, and an invitation is extended to
the gentlemen OF Grays Harbor to cali
and inspect them. The prices are all
right.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20
Observation-Disclosures

Capt. Thos. Tew, an oldtime steam
boatman of Aberdeen, is in the city
greeting his numerous friends. Capt.
Tew is now operating line of steam
boats between Shelton and Olympia.
Send 10 cents, stamps or coin, to the
HERALD for one of those handsome por-
traits of William Jennings Bryan, in ten
colors on heavy plate paper, in a form
suitable for framing, size 14x21 inches.
Ed. Bateman had an arm severely
burned Friday. While filling gasoline
lamp he spilled some of the fluid on his
arm, and later lit match, with the re-
suit that he now wears the arm in a
sling.
Miss Eva Cosper, of Port Townsend,
visited her neice, Mrs. Grant Wheeler,
this week. Miss Cosper was accompanied
by her aged mother, and both of them
had attended the M. f. conference at
Hoquiam.
DR.. Seth G. Maker became the proud
papa of fine en-pound boy, Sunday.
This accounts for the glad smile the doc
tor has been wearing, and which is not
lessened by the fact that the mother and
child are getting along nicely.
Ed. Shelley and family returned to
Aberdeen. Monday evening, after an alb.
sence Of FIVE months in Kansas and
Texas. Upon being welcomed back, Mr..
Shelley replied that he was as glad to
get back to Aberdeen as his friends could
possibly be.
James Heron, of Montesano, was a
pleasant caller at this Office Tuesday.
Mr.. Heron and family will go to Cali.
fornia on the next trip of the steamer
Newberg, for the benefit Of Mr.. Heron
health, which was impaired while at
Cape Nome.
Judge Arnold's court was occupied
Monday afternoon in hearing case of
Ross Pinckney against the N. P. Ry. Co.
for damages resulting from the killing of
a COW belonging to Pinckney by train
of cars. Attorney J. G. Gross appeared
for the plaintiff, and ]. A. Hutchinson, of
Montesano, for the railroad company.
Mr.. Pinckney obtained judgment for $50
and costs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

J.R. Douglas returned home Tuesday
evening, after an absence OF several
weeks visiting in Chicago and Canadian
points.
Rev. H. D. Crawford left Tuesday for
Seattle, to attend the meeting OF the
state association of the Congregational
church.
Jos. Maggard, Of Satsop, was in town
yesterday making arrangements to move
to Aberdeen to engage in mercantile
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Biles were down
from Montesano, Sunday, visiting the
parents OF Mrs. Biles, Mr.. and Mrs. "
A. Myers.
G.P. Clerin went to Tacoma, Tuesday,
to meet Mrs. Clerin and children on the
return home from four months visit
in England.
A number of ladies, members OF the
Rebckah lodge, organized a sewing club
last Thursday. The club will be known
as the "Links."
Daniel Gillies, chairman OF the repub-
lican county central committee, visited
Tacoma, Saturday, presumably on
political mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. Green re-
turned from their wedding tour i'll Cali
fornia Tuesday evening to take up their
residence in Aberdeen.
w. NJ. Manghn returned Saturday
evening after two months vacation, and
resumed charge of the Northern Pacific
Express Office Monday.
The ten-round boxing contest at the
Casino theater Monday night was won
by Martin Denny, who is proving him.
self hard man to stop.
James Barrett returned from Enum'
claw, WASH, where he went last spring,
and will probably engage in business
and remain in Aberdeen.
The Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
who bought the Northern Pacific Rail-
way lands, is sending cruisers through
each county, examining lands and look
ing for trespass. They are also buying q
few claims adjoining their holdings. GEo'
$. LONG, Agent, Tacoma. Wash. 5l.st
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

Quinault Tribe No. IA, Improved
Order Redmen, give grand masquerade
ball Saturday night, Sept. %. Prof
Appleyard's orchestra will furnish the
best of music, prizes will he awarded the
best sustained lady and gentleman
characters. Tickets 81, spectators 25 cts,
The passengers to North Beach on the
steamer Ranger Tuesday witnessed the
novel sight of live whale inside the
harbor, near the mouth of the Hump
tulips river. Captain Bennam took sew
eral shots at the leviathan, one of which
took effect, causing the whale to dive
out of sight.
Mr.. Laude Allen and Miss Jennie
Nickerson, of this city, were married at
Portland on Wednesday Of last week,
Rev. W. H. Gibson, of Aberdeen, officiat-
ing. The parents of the bride and few
intimate friends attended the wedding,
and wished the young couple Godspeed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen will reside in Port
land.
Posters are out announcing the sixth
annual tournament at Montesano, Sept.
p, % and go. Arrangements are being
made to surpass all former programs,
and some Of the best horses in the west
are expected to cocc,cc:.ss IN tne races,
With fair weather Montesano may expect
an invasion from the Harbor during
those three days.
About 40 Baptist young people met in
the home of the pastor, Rev. W. II. Glib
son, on Tuesday evening and spent an
enjoyable social hour, the occasion being
in honor of Miss Rose A. Taylor, who
leaves our city this week for Michigan.
After a merry hour of conversation and
recitation refreshments were served and
all went away happy
Colin Murray returned from Nome,
Alaska, last Thursday evening, after an
absence of five months in the northerl
gold fields. Mr.. Murray reports work
progressing satisfactorily on the Buster
Greek mines, although the water supply
was short, owing to the light rains this
year. He will return next spring pre-
pared to fully develop the properties.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

Paris, Aug. 25.-(Special dispatch. y
American WHISTLES received the official
approval of the Exposition today, when
the Gold Medal was awarded to Bern
helm Bros, Louisville, KY, on their l.
w. Harper whisky. Sold in Aberdeen,
WASH, by L. w. WALKER and o. G.
VAMMEN.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

Montesano, WASH, Sept. eth, 2sth
and 29th.-For the above, the Northern
Pacific Railway will sell tickets at rate
of 80 cents for round trip. Tickets on
sale Sept. eth, 2Sth and Goth. Return
limit, Oct. LIST, 1900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20
Job Printing.

Artistic taste and expert workmanship,
combined with thorough knowledge OF
stock buying, enables us to turn out the
best work at lower prices than our com
petit0rs. HERALD JOB PRINTERY.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20
BRIEF M ENTION.
OIL. Grain will saw your wood.

O.. l.. Grain will saw your wood.
Telephone 1913 for express or livery rig.
j, West had business in Montesano
Tuesday.
I.W. Mason had business in Monte
sano, Saturday.
Mr.. II. Nj. Sherwood visited Portland
during the week.
Chas. Morrill,, of Satsop, was visitor
in Aberdeen, Sunday.
A. j. Stewart visited relatives in
Astoria during the week.
Carl Gabrielson left yesterday morning
for brief vacation on the Sound.
Mrs. II. j. Byles, of Elma, visited
friends in Aberdeen over Sunday.
H. NJ. Hollingsworth, of Montesano,
had business in Aberdeen. Tuesday.
w. A. Crandall moved his family into
his new dwelling ON the hill, Monday.
Chehalis county township plats Is cts.
E. G. Hunt, county surveyor, Montesano.
A strictly first class, new six-hole steel
range for $25 at the Second Hand Store.
A. C. Sands, superintendent OF the
Sunset Telephone Co., was in town Fri
day.
A l4-ounce all copper nickel plate No.
tea kettle for 81. At the Second Hand
Store.
Wonderful spiritualist next door to
HERALD office will only remain short
time.
Fox SALE-A second hand, two-horse.
water moter. Inquire at the HERALD
office.
Sheriff Fluff came down from Monte
sano Monday night to attend the boxing
contest.
Edward Lycan, proprietor of the Hotel
Hoquiam, had business in Aberdeen,
Monday.
Telephone Al to have your baggage or
trunks delivered promptly to any part OF
the city.
D. S. Johnston, the Tacoma piano
dealer, was in Aberdeen, Friday, on
business.
A. S. Hodgdon, OF Hoquiam, was
among the pleasant callers on the HER
AID Tuesday.
The Republican Expansion Club has a
meeting announced for this evening at
the club room.
R. E. Dunlap, prohibition candidate
for governor, spoke at the NJ. +. church
Sunday evening.
Special sales on carpets and mattings,
commencing Monday, Sept. II; at the
Second Hand Store.
E. L. Koehler and NJ. r. Sherwood
are spending the week duck hunting on
the Westport beach.
Chas. Lehman was acquitted OF a
charge of larceny in Judge Arnold's
court last Thursday.
J. w. Alexander, representative OF the
Weyerhaeuser Timber Co., had business
in Aberdeen Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. DeLosh enter
tanned number OF friends at card
party Saturday evening.
Carl Lindstrom let this morning for
Portland, and Dame Rumor has it that
he will not return alone.
Mrs. f. p. French and children, OF
Montesano, were guests of Judge and
Mrs. Irwin over Sunday.
Rev. Father Van went to Oakville to
officiate at the funeral Of the infant son
of J. McDougall, Friday.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the Congre-
gational church gave dime social at the
church Monday evening.
N. ID. McKillip and w. H. Abel were
down from Montesano giving lessons in
practical politics, Sunday.
Flat irons wear out. So do the Kings
bury hat, but it takes long time. Gar
man & Barley sell them.
A young'team Of draught horses, weigh
5000 lbs, for sale. Inquire OF KUHN u
EBERrlNG, Hoquiam, Wash.
Walter Hamilton moved to Hoquiam,
Saturday, where he has position i'll the
Cullen 4 Karr machine shops.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20
Along the Water Front.

The schooner A. b. Johnson is loading
at the Wilson mill for San Francisco.
The schooner X. E. Slade is loading at
the West Il Slade mill for an Australian
port.
The schooner Kalua is loading at the
West Il Slade mill for Newcastle, Aus
tralia.
The schooner Luzon sailed from the
West & Slade mill Saturday for Homo
lulu.
The schooner Halcyon is loading at
the Dryden Il Leitch mill for San Fran
cisco.
The steamer Newburg arrived in port
Tuesday, and will sail Saturday with
lumber from the Anderson & Middleton
mill.
The schooner Chas. II. Wilson arrived
at the Wilson mill yesterday to load for
San Francisco.
The schooner G. H. Merchant arrived
at the American mill yesterday to load
for San Francisco.
The steamer Coquille River sailed
from the Aberdeen Lumber 4 Single
mill Saturday for San Francisco.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-20

City Council.
At the council meeting Saturday even
ing, VIM. Anstie was appointed mayor
pro. tenn. in the absence Of Mayor
Stockwell.
The bonds of O. L. Grain and j. W.
Langille, for street improvement work,
were approved.
The street commissioner reported that
Chas. R. Wilson had covered the barb
wire fence, on H st., with boards.
A liquor license was granted to L. w.
Walker.
Petition OF Louis Errick ct al was re-
ferred to the street committee.
On petition of F. r. Granger, the city
attorney was directed to prepare an ordi-
nance prohibiting bicycles ON F st. south
of Heron st.
Petition of John Young for an alley
approach on Broadway was referred to
the street committee.
The street committee was instructed to
confer with the property owners ON
Market st. relative to the improvement
OF the planking.
The water supt. was directed to lay
water pipe to the house Of B. F. johnson.
The street commissioner was instructed
to clean up the streets and alleys, and
enforce provisions Of ordinance 40. Z.
The street committee expressed dis
satisfaction with the work on Broadway
between Market and Wishkah st. and was
given power to act in the matter.
+. Hart, of the Electric Light Co.,
said the company would make 3-year
contract for street lights at ~ per light
per month. The council decided to offer
" for the first year and 1850 for the
other two years, and the clerk was di.
rected to so notify the company.
The matter of opening d st. was re.
ferred to the street committee.
The property owners on F street were
notified that their sidewalks must con-
form to the established grade.
Geo. Bowen was engaged as the third
engineer at the water works.
c. H. Grant was appointed assistant
niyhtwatch. vice John Hastings resigned.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1900-06-12

rSis seben ulio gu, bab sic ni9t Wins
ter, ionoern Weimar beibena" frdgts
err i9arf.
sd leusns bas nidt", antportete
SbeObalb, lid mubte mid zines fall
i6en Hamens bebienen, tpenn i9 bier
Die 9epeiie fir Die unI9ulo metnes
Saters iu6en tpollte."
nSbre Napiere mein !oerr!!"
Sbeobulo bolte pbne 3Dgern aus Ieis
mem Pprtefeuille unb iiberrei9te lie
linn. Isle iino edit, iagte er, r9raf
Wtonterau, Der meme Ibii6ten biqigte,
psrldaffte iie mir"
Der 9eamts entfaltete bic papiere
unp priifte Tie. vOds taun iein, es
tann audi nibt isin, in isosm Sale
iino sic it%rafbar", erpiberte er.
rSas @sieb perbietet Die Sibrung
zines fali9eu Hamens, bas pirD
Sbnen nidt unbetannt iein."
nSisie 9eiebesiibertrstung ldbt Iif
i'm porliesenpsn Safe enti6ulpisen"
iaste Sbeobalo, ri9 Derfolgs feline
i9limmen Ibii6ten."
yparbleu, sic betrd6ten es dlIo als
elm sutes Wert, mid gu betriigen unp
gu beiteblen9" fruste Stoisr h0bnii4,
Der Simmel mag piHen, pelde Be
triisereien Sbnen in meiuen 9ienften
bereits gelunsen iino, i6 perlanse ieBi
bic itrensite llntsriu4ung."
.@u6 id ~perlanse iis", srtpiDerts
Sbeobalb, lid mill Die peripn bes
Sdli9ers ermittelt ipiiien, oeren Ser
tigteit Sbnen AUDI bdmals in benz
prpSeiie gegen meinen Batter 10 quite
SienIte geleiitet bat"
.Serr biiten sic Shire 3unse!" fubr
Sibier auf. Isle piirfen ii9 nabra
baftig ni9t 6etlagen. tpenn i'd feline
Nadiidt nit Sbnen babe, Sbr 9ene6.
men ma9t IS mir gang immSsli9, Sis
81 i9onen."
Der &ommiFar mar in's Bureau
setreten, er irroerte Sbeobalo auf, ibm
iein Sdreibpult ST. 0ffnen. .9lud in
feiner Wobnuug muB SausIu9ung ses
balten pcrben", iaste Sihier, Der mil
lauernpen Bid suiab. ipte Shsobalh
ben S9liiKel aus Der Sai9e bolte, uni
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1900-06-12

bas pult Dffnete. sd bin iiber5eugt;
er lpGre beute Worgen ubgereiit, tpenn
i9 ieinen Buni6 erfilt unb ibn bins
ausgelafen bate, ou barf i9 fpo6l n
nebmen, oaB er fir oieie Reiie ale
8prbereitungen g~etroffen bat"
Der Seamte griff in bas Guilt bin,
elm uno bolte mad lGngerem Su9en
Elm tleines, oiinnes Yadethen beraus,
oefIen Sn6alt Sbepbalo ni6t gu fens
men ertlGrte. vMih ion ss nt6t nuns,
bern, penn es cine Seufelei entbislte",
idgte er in einem trobigen Sone, aber
feline SeiorsniB fonnte er babel bod
nt4t perbeblen, lid babe bieIes Yaz
det4en ni&t in mein quilt gelegt."
rNber bas Yult par bod perI6loIz
ien!" mari Der 8ommifar elm, NAB.
renb er oas Yadet Dffnete. 5.
IS lam elm Speitsr S9lii6el gu
oteism quilt eriitieren."
nNur odnn, ipenn Sic einen iel6It
anfertiaen lieben!" eripioerte Sibier
NIT i4neibenoem !SoGn. Isle ertua
nsrn mid en- ben Wolf Der ii6 dil3
enti9ulotgte, ebe er angetlagt purbe,
uno geraoe oaour6 iein f6ulbbelabcs
mes 8stptien perrietb."
,Sm, I'm, molten Sic nod INNER
leugnen9" fragte Der 8sa!nte bestntz
lid, pG6reno er bic Yuptere prifte, Die
er in benz Yadetfen gefunben bate"
rSier lit Der arebit6riei auf Die SAINT
in 4ntperpen, bier IinD ftrner 9reoitz
briefe ouf Die Yanten in Miniternam
un0 Saag, ale AMI ban Nalnen Sobans
mes Miiaer ausyeltsllt unb bon Senri
0ioier untersei2net."
y@uter @ott, ioenn mir bieIe Gntz
bedungen niGt ger.;d6i bGiten." rief
Sioisr in fisberbufter Grreguna ins
beB er baitig G~iuoutrdt, unb eln;n Slid
auf Die Yapisre ipcrf. $50 babe ni1t
elm sinSiges boE bicIen pdpis,en unters
sei6net unb iie iinb ole bon Der Sano
bieiss Mannes gciIriebcn! Se6sn sic
nun, pie seiGidt meine lIHi:ri9rift
sefdli9t lit. Die 8eirGse nGren cine
anitano ausgesGbli purSen."
GprtiebuagfpIgt.)
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1900-06-12

y0aran psnfe ih pprlGufig nod
ni9t. Sd bin nun einmal bier, ieBt
min i9 aud ieben, Of i9 @rbeit finbe.
unb oann 1T es ia audi mDgli9, bab
ih Sbnen niibli9 fein tarut."
Sbeo6alb blidte geoanfenpoq in bas
treuberSise @eii6t, bas nit ieinen
tiefblausn 4usen i'm an 2eonore erin>
nerte. sd CLAUDE bas ni6t", iagte
er topfIdittelno, ni4on besbalb ni4t,
neil mir chamber fern bleiben miihen."
r@esbalb", ernioerte Serbinanb
ru6ig. Isle linb mein &amerao Winz
ter, per piQ bepeiien, Dab sic unbers
beiben9 limb mem tann es befremoen,
baB treue &riegs : &ameraoen mitz
chamber t~erts3ren? Sapperment,
mir ipllte elmer fommen, Der
mid ausfprI9en ppQte! 9arnier
pieaei6t, er po6nt ia bier, aber
ben S9uft ipiirbe i9 mod einmal
heimleu4ten, Dab ibm 9Dren unD
Seben pergeben fOlte!"
Isle baben Re6t, 10 gebts", fagte
SbeObalo. SD 6rau3e Sic MIDI 81
perleugnen, tpenn sic nur iorgiam
oarauf a9tsn, baB sic meinen pabren
Rqmen ni1t berrat6sn. SoGte auf
Sbeobalo Weimar einmal bic Heoe
tommen, 10 BADEN roir natiirli6 ben
&dmerao Weimar getannt, er lit bel
@batedu Wonterau eefdQen."
| p8ut, gut, i9 tperbe mir aaes merz
fen, nidte 5eroinano, Der iein Mdbl
inapii4en beenoet bate. rSie Stunbe
lit nun balb abgelaufen, i6 lperoe mid
na6 ineiner S9pefter umi6auen mill
len. sic pirb mir i'm 9auie Sibier's
tein 0udrtier anbieten fDnnen, no lpz
giers ih mid am beften ein?"
Sbeobalb bolte aus Ieinem Noti5z
bu6 Elm gldtt Bapisr unb ifrieb bars
auf einise 3eilen. r9ier baben Sic Die
9lbrsIIe zines fleinen SdIt6auIes",
Iagte er, .quartieren sic ii4 bort elm,
i} tpsroe sic beute N6enb nod beiuz
den, Jim gu erfabren, mas sic nit
Sbrer S9tpeIter b~erabrsoet BADEN.
limb nod Gins, treffen Sic nit Gar
nier 5uiummen, 10 bea6ten Sic i'm
ni9t, i9 babe MIDI auf freunoi4aftli>
DIN SUP nit linn geItelt, neil er Elm
Sreuno Sibisr's it,"
Serbinanb bate ben 3ettel eingez
ftedt, unb ii9 erboben, er Deripra6,
alien Qnforberunsen bes Sreunoes
Solse gu leiiten unb i9lus tpieper ben
Weg gum Sauie 9ioier's elm. 9lei4
na9 ibm perlieB AUDI Sbeobalb Die
S6snte, Der i'm 9runbe bes Seraens
frob mar, einen 10 treusn, S~uperldiiiz
gen Grsuno in Der Tdbs gu baben.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-30
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
Hon. s. NJ. sparkman to Be RenOmi-
mated at Tallahassee.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 29.-The Nomi-
Mating Convention for the First Congress
sional District win be held here tomorrow.
Many delegates came in to-day from West
Florida, and the South Florida delegates,
accompanied by Hon. S. M. Spurkman,
will arrive on a special train Wednesday
morning.
The convention will consist of 1913 dele
gate, from twenty-five counties, and
Mr.. Sparkman will be renominated by ac-
clamation.
The monthly bulletin of the state de-
partment of agriculture for the current
month will give the following general av-
erages Of Florida crops, as compared with
last year:
Condition-Upland cotton, 81 sea island
cotton, IS; corn, SO; oats, SO; sugar cane.
81; rice, "a; rye, IS; sweet potatoes, 100;
field peas, 80; cassava, 9S; cabbages, 80;
Irish potatoes, 80; tomatoes, 80; cucum-
bers. 92; beans, 81; peanuts 9S; egg
plants, 81; hay, 80; tobacco, watermelons,
80; cantaloupes, "a; orange trees. So; lem
on trees, %; lines, 50; grape fruit 80;
bananas, 81; pineapples, 80; guavas, 100;
peaches, IS; pears, SO; grapes, So
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missing. He called the attention of the
proper officials TO this fact, and an in
vsstigation was instituted. 1t was discov-
ed that the stamps have been removed
from number of the casks. Further
search showed that il must have been
the rodents which did the trick. The pre-
sumption is that they liked the paste with
which the stamps were affixed TO the
casks and so removed the insignia of ap-
prevail in order that they might get at the
paste.
Duplicate stamos had to be furnished,
and II is now a question whether the de-
partment at Washington will choose to
furnish stamps or whether 1t will show
a preference for appropriating 81 for cat
meat. AT any rate the rats threaten to be-
come a public nuisance instead of a de-
partmental nuisance for if the casks had
gene out without the stamps, their con-
tents would have been liable to seizure
and then the expense attendant upon this
would have fallen upon the importer. Fur
Their proceedings will be awaited with in
terest.