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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

The members of Hose 5 entertained,
last night, at their hose house on State
street in honor of their new hose
wagon. Among those present were
Mayor Robertson, the members of the
committee on fire department, the chief
and assistant engineers, the foremen OF
the different hose companies, and
others. A turkey supper was served,
which was as excellent as it was boun-
tiful, and the event was complete sue
cess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TO-DAY.

A A. SouIe.
Lost-Fur boa.
TO let-House. q
To Let-HOuSe.
Chas. III. Mason.
III. G. Barker Co.
kidney-Wort Tablets.
Postum Cereal Coffee 4,
For sale-Cow and calf. :
+ For Sale-A Saw Table.
J For sale-Shepherd Pups.
The Underwood Typewriter.
Wanted-Girl for Homework
Frederick Tibbetts, Financial.
SpauIding's Health Treatment
Oren Hooper's Sons, Portland.
Corey. MiIiken K Co.. Financial.
For sale-Rhode Island Red Pullets
To Let-Stable for Storage Purposes
Leila +. Sawyer, Teacher Of Languages,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Irving II. Hapgood of Lynn. Mass,
was in the city on business trip, yes
terday.
Hon. Forrest Goodwin of Skowhegan,
was a business caller in the city, yes
terday.
Major c. +. Sturtevant has returned
from a ID days outing at his cottage at
Weber pond.
Peter G. Berry will leave. today, for
Somerville. Mass. where he will be the
guest of his brother James.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not e1-
ceedinx twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED. FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST, &C., will be inserted once
for Is cents and cents for each subse-
quent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT.
In sending by mail remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order as
the charges are too small to open &C.
count for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

The latest craze in New York among
the very wealthy is an extravaganza
style of Invitation card. Not long ago
the wife of millionaire ordered 2oo Oh
these from local firm and they cost
her just $40 each. The cards were MADE
Of ivory edged with gold, the name OF
the guest and hostess being lettered IN
gold on one side. the other being hand
painted. Cards at SIS each are quite
common.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

James z. Densmore, "a North street.
brought in the largest bunch of wild
raspberries, Saturday, that has yet been
seen. They We're almost as large as
the cultivated berries, and SO ripe that
they would hardly hold together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hon. L. d. Carver arrived home, last
night. on the Pullman, from a trip to
the woods, bringing with him two deer.
A fine buck also arrived on the same
train, belonging to +. M. Bowman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

The Cony boys resumed their practice
last night not whit discouraged over
their game with Coburn, their first de-
feat in seven games They put up an
excellent fight and have no reason to
be ashamed of the score. The team is
in good condition, only one of the boys
jokingly remarks that Captain Little
will have to keep his. mouth shut. here
after, as he had hisEJaM dislocated twice
i'm SATURDAYS game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Clinton Ewing, who has been en-
tployed for the past four years in Garlic
tons electratBpe foundry, will leave,
today, for washington, d. c., where he
has position in the electrotyping de-
partment Of Che government printing
Office Mr. Wing took the civil service
examine tion, last May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

There wilIlbe a meeting at the w. G.
r. U. rooms this afternoon. ut 3 o'clock.
Subject. what Has the Augusta Union
Done for. the Togus Christian Temper
ance Union. Led by Mrs. Towle. A
good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Leila e. Sawyer, A. M. tutor Of
French and German, has removed TO-
this city from Waterville, and has
rooms at 20 Elm street. where. she will
will also have classes in Waterville,
Tuesday and Friday of each week. Miss
Sawyer has spent several years In
France and Germany, studying the
Languages of those countries, and is
especially well equipped to give in-
struction in French and German gram
mar, conversation and literature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Monday morning brought with 1t the
first snow of the season-only a few
fakes, to be sure. and hardly enough
for squat, but for all that, it was
snow. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Perhaps it is not generally known,
but one of the two-minute family OF
horses is owned right here In Augusta.
1t is the gelding. VIII Sidney. the prop
erty of II. f. Cummings. The horse
was sired by Sidney (219A), and he
was the sire of Sidney Dillon, who
sired Lou Dillon u.5S1s). Will Sidney
is therefore half brother to the sire OF
the worlds fastest trotter. On his
dams side he was as well bred as on
his sire's. His dam was by Detractor
G.26), son of Director (2.1D. the sire
or the once worlds champion,
Directum (2.O5A). Will Sidney Is
green horse. but can do a mile in 24o
any day, and although his owner does
not expect him to get a two-minute
mark, he does expect to get him down
to 2.2O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call, 13e-A ia
Peace.

Peace. - :
TITS not in seeking,
'ris not in endless striving,
Thy quest Is found;
Be still and listen; III. I,
Be still and drink the quiet :
OF all around.
Not for thy crying,
Not for tiny loud beseeching,
win peace draw near:
Rest with palms folded
Rest with thy eyelids fallen
So. peace is here.
Edward r. SILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

c. r. Phinney, who has been in the
employ of Stevens & Frost for the past
year. has severed his connection with
the firm. G. Bert Josslyn will take his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

The marriage intentions of James w.
Glover of Revere. Mass, and Mrs. Ida
HI. Hatcher of Augusta, have been filed
at the office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Miss I. G. Leighton will be In An
gusta, Monday and Tuesday of each
week. for manicuring, shampooing. etc.
Address: No. 6S Green street. Oct2s, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

4 Mr. Harry Blauner- Of New York, will
be at The Peoples Store this morning
with new line of ladies' suits and gar
nents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Rare and beautiful collection Of an
tique British luster. woman's Ef-
change. oct24, d4ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

In September Scottish shipbuliders
launched eighteen steamships. aggre
eating $4,000 tons. Orders are scarce.
and prospects for the next few months
are not good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Soule left, Mon
day, for a visit with friends in Mon
tague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Prank Thompson of Hartland, and
Chas. Hanson of Ripley, were in town,
yesterday. ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Winslow Brigham of Skowhegan,
was in town over Sunday, the guest of
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

A. p Bigelow of ST. Adams, was In
town, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
PITTSFIELD.

Bert Bracket of Detroit, was in town,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Augusta Lodge. No. 141, F. & A. NJ.
has work, this evening, in the Entered
Apprentice degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
sooD HOUSE AT A BARGAIN.

Eleven rooms, easily arranged for two
families. Good stable Reason for sell
ing, leaving town. Somebody will get a
good trade if they come early. Apply to
C. c. Hunt, South Chestnut St, Augusta.
septl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip H. Murphy are
the parents of son, which was born to
them last Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

PROF. MOSES, CLAlRVOYANT AND
magic healer, can be found at his home
63 Bridge street. Terms, gents. SOC. ;
ladies, PC. oct2ld1 W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP. FANCY

NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP. FANCY
shoeng. Mr.. l.. Wright has returned to
the south end of Henry Rhnes carriage
shop. 10 Jackson street, and would be
pleased to meet his old and many new
customers. Special attention given to
foot, lame and interfering horses. Gen
tlemens driving horses will receive spec
ial care. oct22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

Lung Knro soothes and heals sore throats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27
MRS. CRAM. cLAIRvoYANr. CAN

be consulted on health or business. Ref
| erences from leading business people.
Hours 10 A. NJ. to 10 p. NJ. Cases taken
| by mail. 3 Capitol ST., near river. Au-
| gusta Maine. .oct22d1wS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

A CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework, at once. Apply in the even
ing to Mrs. Joseph Williamson, No 81:
Grove street, Augusta oct2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON MAY

| earn good income corresponding for news
papers; experience unnecessary. Send
for particulars. Press Syndicate. Lock
port, N. Y. oct22d6t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

AT ONCE, POSITION BY EXPERT
enced stenographer. Address S. NJ. care
Journal Office oct21dlW"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-27

CNO1 OOmFOoIIOH TOn ThfIV ~
office Good pay and steady work Ref
erences required. Maine Publishing Com
pany. Rumford Falls, Maine. -oct21dl0t-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

not been the cold weather at the end
Of May there might have been some
question about it" This present alarm
over the wheat CROP says Edward L.
Glazer Of ROsenbaum Bros, whose
lines cover the wheat territory east Of
here quite thoroughly, lis q sort Of
hysteria 4. There are . good many re-
ports Of trouble and there is possible
some occasion for nervousness. but
rains within the next week or ten
days win. l believe, quite completely
relieve the situation. 1t Is well to re-
member in all such scares wheat is
no hot house plant that cannot stan0
"a good many trials and that not one
crop scare in ten realizes the peculiar
fears"
A message to Updike from his Ne.
braska people reads: I'VE are having
splendid growing weather. II it con
tinues through the week corn in Ne
braska will be mostly planted under
favorable conditions. The prospects
for oats and wheat continue almost
perfect. From inquiries sent out We
estimate 40 to IS per cen Of last years
crop of corn is still in farmers hands
! We look for the movement to star
next week."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
4 Letter From Litchfield, Neb.

Thomas Clancy, Of Litchfeld, Neb,
wrote US q few weeks ago about MS
experience with DR.. Gums Blood 4
Nerve Tonic. AS his case may be sim
liar to others, it naturally would De
OF interest to them to know the result
of his test. He had been haunted Tor
years with a gradual growing weak
ness until he was reduced to almost
a shadow. His complexion was a
low and pimply, had dizzy and sink
ing spells, with loss Of memory n
ambition. Always feir tired and out
done, suffered greatly with nervous
ness, and felt that his hearts action
was weak. His digestion was SO poor
his system received no nutriment. He
| says he commenced the use OF this
Tonic, taking one tablet after each
! meal. He did not notice much change
| after using one box only he enjoyed
his meals better, still he kept on until
he had used six boxes. He used the
last box more than six months ago.
When he stopped the use Of the Tonic
he weighed % pounds more than he
did when he commenced. Has moi
been sick a day since, and Is well In
both body and mind. DR.. Gunn'f
Blood & Nerve Tonic is the best med
icine In the world for pale, weak. sick
ly m Sold by all druggists 10
75cts. per box, or sent by mail on re
ceipt of price. Write us about you
ease. Address BosankO Co., Philadel
phia, Pa. For sale by O. G. Schaefer
druggist, East Las Vegas. N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
The Best Llnlment.

Il have derived great benefit from
the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and lumbago," says
Mrs. Anna Hagelgans. Of Tuckahoe. N.
J. my husband used 1t for q sprainei
back and was also quickly relieved.
In fact 1t is the best family liniment !
have ever used. | would not think OF
being without it. l have recommend.
ed it to many and they always speak
very highly Of it and declare its merits
are wonderful" For sale by all drug
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

CHICAGO. Ills. May 21.-Cattle
about steady; good to prime steers
$3.50 @ $5.25; poor to medium $500
@ $3.50; stockers and feeders $500 q
$40; cows $3.50 q $3.50; heifers
$500 a $3.50: Gamer $1.50 @ $2.75;
bulls 81 50 @ $3.50; calves $3.50 q
$685.; Texas fed steers $500 @ $4.60.
Sheep steady; good to choice weth-
ers $4.75 q $3.50; fair to choice mix
ed $s.75 q $4.75; western sheep $4.60
q $3.50; native lambs $3.50 q 500:
western lambs 4.50 @ 500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

Drying preparations simply devel.
opdry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing a far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form Of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes n snufs
and use that which cleanses, eoothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is sucn q remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
800. ise. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren st., NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
~irritate or cause sneezine. II spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev.
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you : armed
against Nasal Cataz1h and Hay Fever. -.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Mother cray's sweet Powders

Mother trays SWeet P0Wuers
for children. Mother Gray. for years
q nurse in the Children's Home in
New York. treated children success
fully with . remedy, now prepared and
placed in the drug stores, called
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They are harmless as milk.
pleasant to take and never fail. A
certain cure for feverishness. consti-
patton, headache. teething and stom-
ach disorders, and remove worms At
all druggists. 25c. Don't accept any
substitute. Sample sent Free. Ad'
dressAllen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

Toni confess I havn't much
sympathy for the missionary cause.
l had an uncle once who went as a
missionary, and instead Of converting
the heather they converted him."
Ruth-"How strange! And what
faith did they convert him to-"
Tom-"None. They converted him
into a stew"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

II Governor Pennypacker insists on
blowing into the ''muzzle" of the Penn
sylyania press there is only N pos
sible outcome for him, and it n too
awful to contemplate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
GREATLY ALARMED.
BY a Persistent Cough, but Perma.
nentIy Cured by Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. II. p. Burbage, a student Of law,
in Greenville. s. c., had been troubled
for four or five years with a continuous
cough which he says. greatly alarmed
me, causing me to fear that l was in
the first stage Of consumption" Mr..
Burbage having seen Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy advertised, concluded
to try it. Now read what he says OF
it: 81 soon felt q remarkable change
and after using two bottles Of the
twenty-five cent size, was permanent
" cured" For sale by al druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you
ever heard of, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve is the best. 1t sweeps away
and cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts,
Boils, Ulcers, Skin Ernptions and
Piles. It's only rs cents. and guaran-
teed to give satisfaction by all drug
gists-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

If that New York doctor who can
bring dead dogs to life can do anything
for political has-beens the proceeds
from his practice will soon make him
so rich that he will not want to keep
any dogs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
DANGER OF COLDS AND GRIP.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip is their resulting In pneumonia.
II reasonable are Is used. however,
and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
taken, all danger will be avoided.
Among the tens Of thousands who
have used this remedy for these dis
eases we have yet to learn Of . sim
gle case having resulted In ,pneumQ-
MIA, which shows conclusively that II
is a cehtain preventive Of that dan
gerous disease. 1t will cure q cold or
an attack of grip in less time than
any other treatment. 1t Is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all drug
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Made YOUNG Auain.

Zone Of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks put me in
my teens again." writes d. H. Turner
of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best
in the world for liver, stomach and
bowels Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only 25c at all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

1t is said that forty-nine languages
are spoken in Boston, and some enter
prising natives are trying to make II
an even fifty by learning to speak
English.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

A Kansas City girl at Vassar won
the 10O-yard dash in IL IA seconds,
and was second in the 220-yard dash.
But then, Kansas City girls r. noted
for their dash.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

The 1l-million-dollar Stogie trust
chartered in Trenton. N. j., yesterday
is likely to be what the stump orators
are fond Of calling "A stencil in the
nostrils Of the people"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

The Metropolitan has increased its
stocks and bonds to about 40 million
dollars. but that isn't going to increase
the city's share of the gross receipts
any.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

This once is IN receipt Of some
very handsome new lob type, the
very latest. AMI having the best job
force in the cnuntry is better ilarar-
ed than ever TO turn Oh. the very
highest quality of work obtainable. IT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

An Omaha woman has been enjoin-
ed from talking. but it remains tobe
seen whether even an Injunction can
perform the impossible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
New York Stock Letter.

NEW YORK, May 21.-London &C
tive and higher. Bank of England
rate reduced to 3 IL per cent Union
Pacific strike should be settled TO-DAY.
Il. H. Harriman's condition continues
satisfactory. Forty-one roads for e c
Dnd week May show gross increase
1928 per cent; ninety-nine roads for
March show average net increase l6.-
IS per cent. Hartman interests sup
porting Union Pacific.
Montreal market seriously disturbed
by break in Dominion iron and coal.
Banks lost t subtreasury since Fri
day $1,623,000. Iron Age says tone of
market easier and tendency down.
ward in many branches of steel trade.
Easier money in London makes furth-
ct gold exports unlikely after Satur-
day. Twelve %industrials dec. 1.O3 per
cent; twenty active railroads dec.
1-37 per cent
Chicago Stock Letter
CHICAGO, Ills, May 21.-The wheat
crop situation says A. |. Valentine oi
Armour & Co, suggests a race horse
that had been just on edge in Very
promising condition but which has
gotten just a little off edge and is ir
rather questionable condition. / an
not radical about the crop losses. still
/ rather feel that it is to prove a bull
year in wheat. My view is the suppl.
abroad will be a little short and tina
we will be q little short of a perfec
crop here. I feel too. the consumT
zion is up to the supply. and perhap
a little ahead of it. As for the cor
position, there is only n section @
The country that is selling Illinois
III quits selling just as 500 as tn
men at the station bid anything unde
- cents"
I'VE have had reports from 20
points in the southwestern district,
says James Petit OF the Peavey Graf
company. "and we found nothing el
cept that wheat crop has been della!
ed and upset by the cold weathe
There has been a set back to whes
promise but nothing more than that "
can find. We are bullish on vhes
A. - 49,
ent crop scarce, l feel there Is Ii
peril incident to this sort Q fexper
1oce that the people who buy on II
damage will regret it. l do feel. hoy
ever, this wheat crop experience vi
he = factor in the July price, Thei
Inns been delay enough from the lo
temperatures to make the July .
suredfy an old crop future. II theer h1
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-13
BARS ARE LET
DOWN FOR TWO
YOUNG CHINESE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Kung Hsiang
Hsi end Fei Chi Ho, the Chinese students
whose exclusion by the Treasury Depart
ment has excited the interest of the mis-
sionary world. have finally been admitted
TO the country.
The authorities at Buffalo have been
notified by Commissioner of immigration
Sargent 10 allow the young men to enter
that port, and they are row on their way
to Oberlin College, Oberlin, o., whittier
they were bound more than year ago,
when they landed at San Francisco and
found themselves barred by the immigra
ton officials
Kung and Fei were brought to the coun-
try by Miss Luella Miner. the missionary.
During the siege of the legation at Pc
king. it IS said. they rendered valuable
services TO the foreigners.
In recognition OF this work Miss Miner
made arrangements for their rece ptiOn at
Oberlin- When they landed at San Fran
cisco, however it was discovered that
they had no regular papers. They carried
passports from Ii Hung Chang, written
in Chinese. which were rejected as ire
gular by the immigration officials The
only concession the authorities would
make was TO take bonds for the custody
oA lIe young OhlIdlheh III San isti4CI7-o'
pending the arrival Of proper papers from
China.
The papers did not come and Miss Miner
spirited her wards out of the city to Da-
kota- There they We're rearrested and
sent back TO San Francisco. Again the
determined missionary left the city with
them, and next appeared in the neighbor
hood OF Toronto. The president of Ober-
lin College made a special trip 10 Wash
ingtOn 10 argue with the Secretary of the
Treasury for the admission of the two
Chinese Under the law. however, they
could not be admitted with the papers
they then held but as soon as the proper
documents were received they were
PROMPTLY released