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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Two men were standing in the en-
trance Ia an up town block during tie
recent thunder storm. The cIectiedi
disturbance around turned the cohNt'
sa ton TO the wonders Of clectnhh'
one was fully convinced that the eit''
trical fluid would work won5eriul NV,
olutions in the future development "
the world. II am not anticlpa""s
that" said the other. who was pIV'',-
inent member of the medical fratei'"'
~. What can it do that is moi a.,
ready being done by ii. We are al.
ready doing almost everything tli"'
desirable with it, We light our uN''',
ingS With it. We are using II 70 Wor
our street ears: the newly l"''"
automobile is run to the best au'""
tage when a current of eiect!it'N
the propeling force. We can hed' II
il; cook by it and what rcniaihs.
course great improvements WIZ
made in the application OF thI5 l0'
but what new field is there l''
= Nothing but the dying mathih. ,.-
the other And they parted pVii
that contrary To the acccpteU
is not in its infancy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
Local Matters
Tho journals Ts!sphons CaIl--lA-s
In Hours OF Ease.

-. woman. In Your hour of caye
You talk about such things as these.
New dresses, hats, capcs. c!oaks an,
shoes. ai'
Deaths, marriages, enGa Gements. news
OF church. society. your woes.
Your neighbors and Your friends AMI
foes, e"'
cf Keeping house. Of making pies.
OF things YOU love. things you desDise
OF winter. summer. autumn. spring.
In fact, you talk Of everything.
Men. when they have their hours ef enc
With drinks and such their senses piea{s
They talk Of stocks-then take drink
OF cigars. this time. ! think
OF prize fights-then they drink again.
or basebali-this time whiskcy plain
Of clubs-and then ihey drink once
mere
OF politics." same as before
And SO on till their stOmachs balk
And 10. they are too drunk to talk. !,
Los Angeles Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Contributions in aid Of the annul
excursion for the poor children of thi1
city should be left with Trcby John
son. treasurer If the fund. at the Gran
lite National bank Thus far. very it,
tie money has been handed in and our
citizens are urged 10 do their part in
this good work. However small toe
contribution it will be gratefully ac
rtpted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
Permanent Muscular Strenoth.

There is this to be borne in mind in
these days when so many young men
are giving so much attention to mus
GUAR development. in gymnastic and
athletic exercises. that there cannot be
permanent muscular strength where
there is not blood strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives blood
strength promotes digestion and as
stimulation, and builds up the whole
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

The special excursion train for oa
Orchard viii leave Augusta at ais W
morrow morning. arriving at the beacn
at ESQ. The round trip fare from inns
city is only $50 and is the same from
Hallowell ana Gardiner. The big re-
sort ~ now entering upon its MD
summer rush and offers many attTac-
tIunS for the eXcursionist. The ne"
pier is the coolest place in Maine on
hot day The special train will Leave
the beach for home late in the alter
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
CeedinG twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted once for
10 cents and } cents for each subsequent
insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT. In
sending by mail, remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order, as
counts for,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Some Of the grocers have been talk
ing up the idea of giving their clerk.
an excursion and now the idea has
spread to other branches Of business
and ii is possible that a merchants
excursion may result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Swift & Turner advertise one burner
oil stoves AT right. substantial brass
burners. for only SIC An iron, I
quart size, preserving kettle, porcelain
lined. for only 19c. Extra heavy glass
jars. Masons best. only Coo. per dozen
for pint size, and 65c. for quart
size. These are terribly low prres,
Their stock is complete in an kinds
and sizes nf these goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Fishing for the season in this part e
the kcnnebec river is a past nuuoer.
Tho shad have betaken themselves back
10 The salt water and about all that
remain are suckers. clubs. eels and
bass now and then. Residents rcrneH-
Der We'll when the monstrous sturgeeR
weighing 2G0 OF 800 pounds, used %
frequent these waters. but they arr
very scarce now. although sometimes
one is seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

MACHiNlSTS. PATTERNMAKERS.
moulders, boilermakers. blacksmiths
brass moulderS and finiShcrs can secure
steady employment at wages . to - Der
cent. higher than paid in the East, in In,
cities of Seattle. Tacoma. Everett. What
COM FairhaVen. olympia and Ballard
state of Washington: delightful climate
cost of living no higher than Eastern
cities Of same class Apply to f. W
Mitchell. secretary Pacific Coast Meta!
Trades Association, Seattle. Wash.
ilIlN16 IL W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
,,,pHAM.

EXCURSION TO FORT porn - =
Tuesday. July %. by Maine 40
Il. ard boat: leave Augusta a. es
A. NJ; returning at Il5 I. NJ
adults, $1.00: children, soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

4 number Of people will 90 on the
excursion to Sebago lake. today. held
under the auspices Of Milliken, Tom
Hnson geo. OF Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
FOR SALE.

BRAKES BARBER SHOP at end of
Gardiner and Randolph bridge. fixtures
and business. All right for right parry.
Can bake posse ssion at once. Gail at q
DepoH Square, Gardner. july20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

LARGE oid-established house wants
capable man as manager Office this citN
No soliciting. Office duties wholly Must
come well recommended ana furnish $3.50
cash. Manager, Drawer a, New Haven,
Conn iuIys sat;t@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

RUBBER STAMP with your name and
address. 10 cents. postpaid r. L. Hooper,
Baltimore. Mu. july20,dlt-
DESIRABLE LOT FOR BUILDING
purposes. on State street near Col. II. q.
Staples residence: terms reasonable
Sheldon 4 Sawtelle. Attys.-at-Law. Al
gusta. Maine july2o, dim
XloO on the high land commanding fine
view of Monhegan Pcmaquid and all tn
islands; view cannot be DISTRACTED 10y any
building. Inquire of }. w. Harlow, Au-
gusta. juyD,dim
ONE PARLOR SET AND THREE
stoves Apply to l.. Rowe. Arsenal.
jdlyi9dlw'
A WELL LOCATED HOTEL AND
livery stable in Augusta, with wcll cst,b
|lished and profitable business For terms
and location apply to Williamson :; Bui
leigh. counsellors at law, ~ water ST.
Augusta. JuiyI3dSw-.'
FOR SALE-Attractivc house Oh lla'-
lowell road in Augusta for SAFE reason
ably and on easy terms to desirable,
party Apply TO {. T. King, - Arsenal!
street. Augusta. ulylS,dlw'
FOR SALE,-The residence Of the late
Geo. w. Jones on Winter street. consist
ing of house. ell and stable. Win quart, T.
OF an acre of land; buildings in good re-
pair; bath and furnace, within t"Nr
minutes walk Of Water street. will u"
sold on favorable terms. Apply a one
to Thomas J. Lynch. AttUrncy-lt- Law.
Augusta. Me. Iuiy i',u-"
FINE FLOODED E:NGlLSlI POINTER
pups. Sired by the well-known hunter
snyder, owned by the late Clarence TN
longed to II. l.unt Of acknowledgements.
he ~ tie noted Bang. Pink out OF GypSE
by the hest dog owned by the late
Shaw Of Readheld Pointer. own
brother To Pink. owned by W. d. hind,
Of Portland, had over loo birds shot over
aim last tail, then being less than one
year old These pups are beauties, ami
show Il high degree of intelligence. For
| further iniormation call on or address,
| f. $. jackson. Winthrop, Me. juiyl-.dti
HOUSE LOT situated in Watervillc on
Silver s.. next Hcnj. 6. Mitchell place.
Large lot extending back to the MesSo
onsker stream. Terms reasonable. In
luire Of y. +. lieald, Gardner. Me
JuiyN.dimo
FARM-Containing 100 to 40 acres. We'll
| Situated between McCraw ANA Edst
ponds. ON hill where there is good air.
\ sunny. plcc SAINT, convenient house VITA
nine rooms Of good size with r'azzaS.
Nicely Ccmentcd cellars. TWO never iaii-
| ing wells Of good water, good barn, car
| riagc house. Sned. "Ed nut-hhiulhSs az IL
| good repair: plenty OF fruit trees, lana
| under good state OF cultivation. Freeman
| Ellis Oakland, Me. or +. {. MedrS. Gar
diner. Me. JdiE9'uti
LOOK At THlS-A nice home FOR little
money; short distance from Augusta ana
| Iallowrll: eioht acres good LAM. new
house seven rooms. stable connected.
| running S"rinG water in house ana stable.
| Make splendid poultry farm. Market at
the door Actually the best value in the
county. Part cash. balance easy terms.
Inquire OF Fred Emery Became. Ha!loweil.
Me. JuHtl9'ulhlo
AT A GREAT BARGAIN: y very mic.
Phaeton made by one Of the best max
ers is in perfect order; can be seen at
Mr.. y. q. LonGfeliow ;, % Green st
mayll diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

WOMAN FOR GENERAL HOI-SE-
work. Inree in family. Must be good
COOK ana neat housekeeper. +. A. Stiout.
: scott street. Augusta i1lv16 dive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Dance at G. 4. +. hall. tonish''
jy20dlt2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Fl. L. Strickland tcityl. ieaoe' y,
Olympia and Lafayette Bands' ~.
to furnish music for eNcursio"' Mo
mics. parades. etc. at reaso'i"y Z,
70 ff,v July2O. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
Stories Of the Oay.

President Loubet of France Is quite
up to the level of his high functions,
relates the Saturday Evening Post. He
receives Kings and reporters with the
dignity and grace peculiarly his own.
He smokes pipe. and does not know
the meaning of snobbery. Once when
he was Prime Minister he made fly
ing >isit-it was between two stormy
sessions of the Chamber of Deputies
To his old mother at the farm in Dau-
phiny. The old dame was in the KIT
chen. kneading the bread for the fort
nightly baking. which is still a custom
in the old families Of the Midi. she
put her noury arms around his neck
and kissed him.
"Ah. mother. you should give over
this heavy work." said the Prime Min
lister.
And sit with folded hands on bak-
ing day" the good old housewife cried
Indignantly. No. no-but l admit it
is not easy as it was.
Well today you shall fold your
hands-sit down. mother. and talk to
me" said the first Minister of France,
and he took off his coat rolled ap his
When he had finished and heard all the
gossip of the farm he kissed the good
old mothc. and went back to his more
conspicuous duties of statesman.
This simplicity is the chief charac-
teristic of his Presidential admins
tration. He has no love for empty
splendor. He has made the Elysee
Palace as reasonably democratic as
the White House. Like most hard
working men he gets early to his
work. In winter he rises at o. in sum
mer at o'clock; he drinks cup OF
coffee and reads the newspapers and
the reports prepared by his secretaries
Every day from s to 10 he walks
abroad. following the avenue OF the
champs Elysees and the bouleNards.
He marches briskly. cane in hand
for he has IA peculiar antipathy to the
umbrella. | had rather be rained on
than carry such a ridiculous object
over my head" he said once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

out a respect to the memory Of the
late oscar HoIway, the different banks
in the city will close. at noon. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

VIII contain the creme de la-creme Of
choice foods if you make your selec-
tons from our delicious jams, iellies
canned meats and relishes. crackers
Sardines, etc, etc. When preparing
Tor picnics or outings. our high grade
FOODS will be found particularly tooth
some and nourishing. Our stock of
staple and fancy groceries is mex
ccllcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

LADY with some knowledge of mu-
sic can honorably earn 50 a day and up-
wards. Address Music, Journal Office
iuIx-o dpDt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

FOR SALE-Attractivc house Oh ila'-
lowell road in Augusta for SAFE reason
ably and on easy terms to drSirahl"
party Apply TO c. 7. King. - Arsenal!
street. Augusta. ] GlNlS,dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

A GIRL FOR GENERAL. HOUSE
walk. Apply at ! Bangor street.
iulN1Sltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
Farm, l. Miles From P. @.

Farm Of 50 acres on High street. COOL
buildings and good orchard. Inquire OF
H. A. Jones. harness maker Gardiner.
Me mays. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

ASK NJ. Walsh is the stock saying
al the bureau of navigation in the navy
t,epartment when anything is missing
or hard to find; and as is usual with
stock sayings there is Il story behind
it. saws the New York Times. One day
the bureau sent telegram TO the
commandment of a certain navy yard
inStructing him about an important
matter. and ordering him TO ac-
knowledge receipt of the instructions
by wire There was no answer. but
several days after the acknowledge
ment was received-by mail. Admiral
Crowinshield the chief of the bureau.
was indignant, and a hot message was
sent to the commandant. demanding
to know why he had not obeyed the
order Of the department on such an i'm
poitant matter Back came pretty
tart reply announcing that telegram
mad been sent promptly on receipt of
the instructions.
The bureau instituted a search, and
finally found that a telegram had been
sent through the Western Union to
Acting Secretary Hackett and receipt
ed for by M. Walsh" No such man
is known. and no one could be found
who knew him. Finally Mr.. Hackett
was appealed to.
why yes, said he. that's my
coachIlan.'
Thereupon Mr.. Hackctt was adj
.jured to call up his coachman on the
telephone and solve the mystery. He
rang up his house and directed that
Mike" he summoned to the phone.
Mike" said he. have you any tele-
grams for me?''
NO. sir" was the answer. Hold
c,I-faith. mebee | have. Wait till
search me coat.
Mr. Hackett held the phone. and
presently Mikes voice said: Hello. Is
that you. sir? Yes. I found a tely-
gram. 1t come f'r We three weeks ago
1t was the commandments telegram.
Now M. Walsh" is the department
synonym for disappearance or mys-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

Niger HEAD OPERATORS AND
sole layer at Johnson Bros. 1laflowcl
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

FOR SALE-Thc residence Of the late
Geo. w. Jones Oh Winter street consist
ing of house. ell and stable, Win quart, /
an acre of land; buildings in S"oi re
pair: bath and furnace. WITHIN l"Nf
minutes walk Of Water street. will To-"
sold on favorable terms. Apply Al one
to Thomas J. Lynch. AttUrncy-at- law.
Augusta A.e. luiyl ,d-N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

A WE'LL LOCATED Hotter, AND
livery stable in Augusta, with well cstab'
lished and profitable business For terms
and location apply To Williamson !: I!u;
leigh. counsellors ut law. ~ Water ST.
Augusta JulyI3u.sw-N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

WANTED-Ladies to sell the latest
basque shirt waist and skirt supporter
no sewing or extra belts; write for ter
rtory: sample. % cents. Missing Link
Novelty Co.. Manchester, n H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
Daily kennsbss Jouru,e

Card" 81 thanks. obituary notice,
oiutions OF respect. etc. will 4. ar -
at the rate OF ten cents per M
charges less than seventy-five con, Ns
All Advertising nnnouuc..'
entertainments. whose obiec, !.
raising Of money vii be cbarge, ~
rate of fifteen cents a line. inc
A"'er''"i"E notices. news form. an
be excluded from our local columns -"
cepf such az refer 10 advertisers oc.,,
plying space In our advertising coln,--
and VIII be run under a separate WI:
on one Of the local pages
Subscribers who fail TO receiv. ~.
JOURNAL promptly Will confer fave
by notifying the office imneai,,o,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

WANTED-Trustwor persons III
each state to manage business ol
wealthy corporation: salary. SIS cash
tach Wednesday direct from hcadquar-
tcrS; expense money advanced Man
aSer. ID CaXton Building. Chicago.
july 20 u q, 30 Aug > 10 LIE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL.
housework Must be good cook c f.
ade, T. NJ. Capitol. Me. julyl9dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

PERMANEN" POSITION FOR THE
right man to represent old established
company; having $40.~" capital. ,9Jo PEI.
year ana expenses. payable direct from
our office no deception; absolutely straight
salary not conditional on results: char",.
for promotion ana increase ~ salary .
state age, reference and business eXper-
ience. Address Union Mfg. CO.. Bon 81.
Philadelphia Pa iuly.o w&sat>t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

ONE PARLOR SET AND THREE
stoves. Apply to l.. Rowe. Arsenal
ialNi9dlM1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

AT GRIMES CONE-Thc house lot. iG9
XlU0. on the high land commanding fine
view of Monhegan. Pcmauuid and all thu
islands: view cannot be DISTRACTED 10y any
building. Inquire of j. W. Harlow. Au-
gusta juiy.D. dim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20
WANTEE.

NANTED-Mcalers; good table hoaru
at moderate prices ). STATE street
julY21. div
TWENTY COIN OPERATING PEA
Nut MACHINES when placed
with stores on shares will u1-
Sl"t"l "cr month rrotit: an unusual on
portunity for capitalists. also an exec
cent proposition Tor salaricd people as "a
sac line 10 work evenings. Enterprise.
NendinE Machine Co.. No. II Franklin
St. Chicago. illvan y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

WANTED-ioo clocks to clean at 40c..
springs. SOC. 800 raZOrs to hone l5c.
new handle. 25c.. conceived. 65c., scissors
to sharpen, SC: second hand watches
bought and sold. also money loaned on
watches; one fine Elgin watch, Il jewels.
IS: New York Standard jewels. 49, %:
ladies' size in 5-year filled case. $3.50;
also full line of spectacles. 1ok 1O-year
spld-filled. $50: nickel. 75c.: new lens
furnished for 35c. by l.. S. Lewis. at Dr.
Johnsons once. go Water street. Au-
susta. juIy15 div
A KITCHEN AND 4 TABLE GIRL at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

AT A GREAT BARGAIN: \ very nice
Phaeton made by one Of the best max
Ars, is in perfect order; can be seen at
Mr.. a. c. Longfeliow' ;, g Green st.
mayll diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

MEN to sell nursery stock the cOnins
sea son. A complete assortment of fruits
and ornamentals: Liberal terms. Good
references as to honesty required. Apply
nowt. A. s. Chadbourne. Hallowell. Me-
marl2 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

DESIRABLE LOT FOR BUILDING |
purposes on State street. near Col H. c. |
Staples residence; terms, reasonable. !
Sheldon X Sawtelle. Attys.-at-Law Au-
gusta. Maine iuly2ndlm 1,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

RUBBER STAMP with your name and
address, 10 cents. postpaid. +. l.. Hooper,
Baltimore. Md. juIv2O die
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

HOUSE LOT situated in Watcrvillc on
Silver s.. next Benz. G. Mitchell place.
Large lot extending back to the Messo
onskec stream. Terms reasonable. In
luire OF a. +. Head, Gardiner, Me.
luiNIl.L,mn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

LOOK At THIS-A nice home for littl'
money: short distance from Augusta an
IalloWrll: ei"ht acres good LAM. new
house. seven rooms. stable connected
running SOring water in house and stable
Make splendid poultry farm. Market 4
the door Actually the best value in tn,
county. Part cash. balance easy terms
InulIire OF Fred Emery Became. ialloweIi
Me juHel9 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-20

OuCudu VI!CC
The balance Of our chiidreu's Sailor
Salts 10 20 regardless of cost.
\ lot Of ladies' skirts including walk
ing ana dress lengths, marked way
down To close.
Several lots Of pctticnats including
black and colurcd, silk and mercer
lied to go regardless OF cost
one lot $500 silk waists in this
sale at
S3.49
one lot ladies shirtwaists to clos, at
29c each
one Int Sl.oo and $l.35 shiltwaists to
close at
acc each
All $l.co wrappers in this sale at
79c
All $l.25 and $l.39 wrappers in this
sale at
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-29

OHIO are engaged in the business of selling railroad
,s on the outside Railroad tickets not COMMODITY
- - Aoyr or baeon--hey simply contracts Of the rail-
csnes nv which they are issued 10 perform certain
- ex,Icity set forth on the face OF the tickets or writ
h ,be sneea contract between the railroad selling and
he particular person buying the ticket The fact that the
ess NJ ticket scaping is different from any OF the regu
M nesses for which licenses required in our opinion
yo,ld Justify the council in dealing with the business upon
he merits and without regard to the established usage IN
be and entirely dssnar This, at any rate is the
~ taken by the city council Of Nashville Tennessee in pre-
eIy the same condition of things with which the city au-
taorties of Charleston have to deal When the lenne
zee Centennial exposition held in 1897 the following or
dinance was adopted and enforced
Before the assessor shall issue license to any railroad
broker or scaper provided in section H. ne sna re-
rre that the applicant shall file with him bond IN the sum
~ $1,000 that two solvent resident securities are
Of the State of Tennessee that ne shal
bide hv all the laws of the city OF Nashville regulating the
business OF railroad ticket brokers or scapers ana sna pay
ali fines and penalties that be adJudged agslnt MN lo
% and every violation of such laws and said bonds Sna pc
renewed as the may deem necessary lor inc
protection OF the city.
If Nashville could make this discrimination in issuing
licenses TO the scapes doing business in that city probably
some way could be found take the same course in Charles
ton The railroads been very liberal in their treatment
of the exposition here and should be willing and ready
and clad to give them all necessary protection in the conduct
Of their business only in the spirit of reciprocity but be-
cause it would lead to further consideration of the interests
OF Charleston in all the years that follow the expo
stion We hope the city council will find way well
within the law TO meet the technical legal objections which
NAV be made to bonding of scapers The interests OF the
CITY the protection the public and fair treatment OF the
railroads require prompt and positive dealing with the
| finn