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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
POLO AND BASKETBALL.
Two Good Contests in the Coliseum,
Thursday Evening.

The polo game at the Coliseum,
Thursday evening, furnished amuse-
merit that was fully appreciated by the
large attendance, and was won by Lie
wellyn's team by a score of to 1. The
teams We're composed of old-time anna
teur players whose familiarity with the
been long forgotten.
The game began amid uproarious ap-
plause which was continued through
out the contest hnd which sounded not
unlike laughter. At times the floor,
covered with prone figures, resembled
Il battlefield strewn with dead.
In the second period, however, things
changed somewhat and Strout's good
work became a noticeable feature and
gave Llewellyn's team a good lead.
In the last period Harrington acct
dentally increased his opponents score
by caging the ball in his own goal,
after which but one goal was made,
when Weber made the only score of
Harrineton's team. The summary:
LLEWELL.YNS. HARRINGTONs.
Tasker ...........2nd rush. Weber
Center commandments.
Atkins ............. halfback..... j. Jackson
LleWcllyn ............ goal. ............. Gray
Goal Won by Rush by Goal by Time
1--l1eWelly n.. .Strout. .Strout SOC
2-I lewellyn. Harrington. .Strout.. Lie
-Llewellyn. Harrington. .Strout go
4-liarring ton. Harrington. 1..0C
5-Webber. Strout. Loo
Score-Llewellyn 4; Harrington's,' l.
stops-Gray, IS; Llewellyn, 9. Referee,
Hill Scorer, chase Timer Emery. Time,
three i5-minute periods.
The basketball game between the Gar
diner and Shoe Factory teams although
easily won by the latter by a score of q
to I, was well worth seeing and showed
good playing on both sides. The summa-
ry:
GARDINER SHOE FACTORY.
osborne, II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II, 11aZZaro
Scott, IL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL, tdIIlpdSild
WHEY, ....'.-.....-........ L, olTaliil
Thornton lg ................. lg, Mcnamara
Scorc-Shoe Factory, q; Gardiner. l.
Goals from toor-Straflin 4, Blair 3. HaZ'
zard :, Mcnamara ,, Campagna, Thorn
ton. Rafter Scott. Goal from foul-Scott
Foul. Gardiner Referee. Heath. Scorer,
Knight. Timer, Emery. Time, two b.
minute halves. Attendance, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
NEW S. +. c. E. OFFICERS.
Directors Of the Maine Society Chose
Officials for the Year.

Portland Me-. April 1.-The directors of
the Maine Society for the Prevention or
Cruelty to Animals, today elected the fol-
lowing officers: President. Stanley 7.
Pullen; vice presidents, Mrs l.. ID. NJ.
SWEET, Portland; John Ware, Waterville;
Dineiey. Lewiston: Il. OgBdal. Bangor:
recording secretary. DR.. ii. e. Vaughn
Foxcroft. Corresponding secretary. Mrs.
S. T. Pullen. Portland. Treasurer, Au-
gustus F. Moulton, Portland Attorneys.
Edward Woodman and Milford q. Chap
man: Portland. Agent, Eben n. Perry.
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Muster field Will be used, this year. The
Muster field is owned by the city.

A strong wind prevailed at Lake
Cobbosseecontee, Thursday, and there
were many evidences of the weakened
condition of the ice. Hallowell fisher
men are ready-and some are prepared
to GO with an hours notice, having left
orders to that effect for team with
driver when the final word comes. If
the present conditions continue with
the warmer weather promised the lake
should be clear, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
WATERVILLE.

The steam road roller went into the
mud in great shape while at work on
upper College avenue, yesterday. Ii
struck a soft place at one side of the
road and sunk down into it, the front
roller being in the soft ditch. 1t was
a difficult job to get it back on solid
ground again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Frank Blanchard has returned from
a short business trip to Boston.
"Young Muldoon" Wins.

Baltimore, April 2.-"Young Null
doom" the champion featherweight
wrestler of America, essayed to throw
Frank Smith, a local wrestler, twice
catch-as-catch-can style, in one hour,
tonight. He failed to gain a fall in so
minutes and the police stopped the
bout because of "Muldoon's" roughing
tactics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Street Commissioner Cottle is giving
good attention to the cleaning of the
streets, and to minor repairs necessi-
tated by the action of the frost and
rains. 1t is thought that several of the
bridges On the Lake road will need to
be rebuilt very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
HORRIBLY BURNED.
Terrible and Probably Fatal Accident
to Millinocket Girl.

Millinocket, Me-, April 1.-The g
year-old daughter of VIM. Sturgeon fell
into bonfire about which she was
playing, this afternoon Tie chlld's
clothing was burned from her body and
she received burns from which It is ex-
pected she will die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
EARLY SETTLEMENT
Is Expected of Trouble Between Wa
bash Road and Its Men.

st. Louis. April 2.-Everything seems to
a short time of the differences existing
between the Wabash and its employees
During the day conferences were held at
which it is said many of the minor diff
culties were disposed of and the field
cleared for the discussion of the main
grievances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The funeral of the late Wylie G. Blu
ker will be held at 2 o'clock this after
noon. from his late home on Oak street,
and the remains will he placed in the
tomb at Oak Grove cemetery to await
removal to Litchfeld for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

e. J. Morgan of Boston, arrived on
the Kennebec. Thursday. and will at
once begin preparations for the open
ing of Hotel Brunswick under his man.
agement. He expects to have the house
opened by the first of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The steam shovel continued it's work
on the scene of the landslide during
Thursday and has cleared all the earth
from the track and has begun remoy-
ing it from the wharfing at the side of
the track. A more lengthy job than
was expected is before the machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Lynn Painters Hold Winning Cards.

Lynn, Mass. April 1.-The master
painters met, this afternoon and discussed
at leangth the strike of their employees
for wage of So cents an hour. Though
no formal statement was given out con-
cerhing what was done, Ii is understood
that the conference was not altogether
harmonious and that the master painters
have not so far been able to agree on a
concerted plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Two schooners the NJ. D. Borda and
the City of Augusta, are at the Inde-
pendent ice houses and will load with
ice for the Southern markets. The
schooner Maggie Ellen, which dis
charged a cargo of coal for A. r. Hayes
& Co., has gone down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
VAUDEVILLE ADvERrlsEMEMTs,
LldhTBoDYs HEADACHE PoVDEgS

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that II Injurious to infancy or age, or to
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger Of forming the drug habit by the
use Of Lightbody's Headache powders.
China, Me-, January q. 1889.
Gentiemen:-I have found your Head
ache PowderA the best remedy for head
ache I ever used. They are all right and
win DO all you claim for thsm.
cHAe. r. yuMrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Card of Thanks,

We take this opportunity of thank
ing our friends who We're so kind dur
ing the sickness and death and at the
funeral of our beloved son and brother,
Fred E. Jordan.
MR.. AND MRS. WILBUR JORDAN
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The funeral of the late Miss Harriet
X. Foy, which occurred at the home of
her sister, Mrs H. Fl. Lehman. Wednes-
day night, will be held at 2 o'clock sun
day afternoon, and will be private. Her
age was IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Recent visitors to the library: Mrs.
NJ. B. Reardon, Mrs. r. w. Flagg, Au-
gusta; Margaret B. Kelly, Boston; Ella
M. Whitcomb. Mrs. Ida Gibbs, Helen
Butler. Augusta; Mary c. Shortell, CO.
hoes. N. Y; Ben Franklin Butler, Au-
guSta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Among the veterans returning on
Thursday, from a furlough of several
months duration, were Henry Hughes,
Worcester, Mass, Peter Snow, Fall
River, Mass, and Owen Keefe, New
York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

AS the steam shovel on the Maine
Central Railroad was passing under the
overhead bridge below the round
house, Thursday morning, it caught
and broke two of the stringers, partly
destroying the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Sanborn Lodge. /. o. o. F., exempli-
fled the third degree to four candidates
at it's meeting, Thursday evening.
There was an unusually large number
of members present. Refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Friday Nights Concert.

Drummer Boy of re-" Ellis
re-''Contentment, Paudert
Swedish Wedding March," Goedermann
Song-"Softly Rang the Bells of Heaven"
Catlin
"Visions in a Dream (by requesD,
Lumbye
W altZ-'Ny Darling. Cato2z
Medley-''A Good Thing Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

1t is estimated that the ice in the
Cobbosseecontee will be out the last of
this week or the first of next and its
leaving is awaited with a good deal of
interest by the many fishermen in this
1rtfi MI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The drama at the Highland Avenue
Grammar school, this evening. is de-
serving of good attendance, as the
scholars who have parts in the play are
carrying the characters in fine shape.
The piece is 1.-THE District School of
Burberry Corners" in the comedy
vein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The Baptist Society entertained a
large number of their friends at mu-
steal and literary entertainment held
at the vestry, Thursday evening. The
program as given in the Journal was
carried out and a delightful evening
was passed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

E. S. Getchell of Washington, D. c.,
has presented to the Lithgow Library,
Augusta, a book entitled 1.-THE Rural
Socrates" printed in Hallowell in 1900
by Peter Edes, the first printer in the
kennebec valley,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Special music is being prepared by
the several churches for Palm Sunday
and Easter and in several of the
churches extensive musical prepara-
tions are being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Intelligence has been received at
headquarters of the death of Thomas
Bowser, late United States navy, which
occurred March IS, at Cambridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Local Notice.

WANTED. to buy in Hallowell a
good house. VIII pay spot cash
$500 to $4,000 Address Mr.. Conf
DENTAL" Care Kennebec Journal.
Alril End to April Sth, one week.
apr2 div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will meet, this afternoon, with
Mrs. James Andrews at her home ON
Autumn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Boys who would play ball ON the
Wilder field, above Lords granite yard
are reminded that no arrangements
have been made by the local teams for
the leasing of the ground and that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The Kennebec reached her wharf in
this city, about $50 Thursday morning
with Il light freight and passenger list
and left in the afternoon as light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Mrs. PeppIer Receivers from Hysteria.

New York, April Mrs. Rose Pcppler
whose husband VIM. ]. Peppler, It Is az
legged, was shot aud killed by VIM. ~
casioned by the shooting and has been
removed from Bellevue hospital to the
house of detention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The remains of the late Fred Jour-
dan. who recently died in Augusta
from typhoid fever, We're brought home
and buried, Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

j. M. Wiles returned to his home in
Cambridgeport, Mass. Thursday. after
being called to this city to attend the
funeral of the late G. NJ. Gaubert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Among the members returning,
Thursday, from furlough to Boston,
were James w. Vaughn and John Nc
Glenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
NATIONAL HOME.

John w. Forbes reported for duty,
Thursday. from furlough to Newbury-
port, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Mr.. Rogers of Greenville, and Mr..
Andrews of Bingham, We're in town,
Thursday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Charles A. Hunter returned, Thurs
day, from visit Of a couple Of weeks
at Ashland, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. Robert Langmaid went to Barre,
VT, Thursday, for Il visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Mrs M. X. Day returned, Thursday,
from Lowell, Mass, where she has
passed the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Joseph Lougee has returned to Bos-
ton after Il 10-days visit to his home in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

The schooner Matte J. Allies finished
discharging coal at Hamilton & Cos,
yesterday, and was toWed TO Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

e. II. Wells arrived, Thursday. from
Portsmouth, n. H., on business trip
and visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Miss Esther Walker has been con-
fined to her home with illness for sew
eral days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
SOUTH GARDINER.

HaZen Beecher returned from Lin
coin, N. H., Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

e. b. Connors returned to his home
in Randolph, Thursday, after visit
with friends in Woburn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Col. and Mrs. A. S. Bangs returned
to Bangor, Thursday, after passing the
winter with Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

A meeting of the newly elected trus-
tees of the Gardiner Water District
will be held for organization, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Bubonic Plague and Cholera in Egypt.
Cairo. April 2.-The bubonic plague
has reappeared in some parts of Egypt
The cholera cases are reported at
Alexandra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

New Haven, Conn, April 2I+ 49,,
learned. today, that the feature ~ ~
schedule on which the New Yort NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Rev. L. w. Coons of Pittsfield, was
a business visitor to Hallowell, yester
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
Daily kenneber journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 26-5.

E. c. Wakefield has returned from d
visit with relatives in Shelton, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
SOLD BY

oOlO DY
Locke & Hewett,
r. L. Weber,
Geo. d. Haskell,
Merrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleigh,
AUGUSTA.
r. M. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham.
VIM. M. Wood & Son,
II. A. Fuller,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Ladd,
GARDINER.
Charles II. Clary,
HALLOWELL.
e. L. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
J. s. Light,
WATERVILIE.
A. X. Mason,
Allan & Pollard,
WINSLOW.E
AND ALL LEADING GRoCNRA
RETAIL PRICE Barrel, $500; Halt Bsrd. SIN
24Ib Bag, zoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

~ Tells you that you need
1 HUL iron and you can have
- it in the most approved
rae and agreeable form by TAX
ing Pept-iron.
EnH0 This new iron tonic IRON
ICES the blood, and that
means it gives the face, lips, cheeks,
and ears a good, healthy color, and
strengthens and tones the whole system.
1t is specific for pale Needs
cate women and girls, for Iroo
all anemic and dyspeptic s~'O
conditions in either sex at any age, for
nervousness, weak, unstrung nerves,
poor circulation, cold hands and feet.
1t is pleasant to the taste, acceptable
to the stomach, and does not lnlure the
teeth nor cause constipation.
II have now been taking Pept-iron six
weeks" said grateful lady the other day,
~ = land am real
PepHr0n : : s;$;;'! :' &; s;
know by what my friends say that | look
better. / am glad my confidence in HOODS
Sarsaparilla led me to take Pept-ir0n."
Peptiron is made in two forms: In q liquid
an aromatic cordial elixir at 81 per bottle.
also in chocolate-coated pills at Soc. or VI
per box By C. l. HOOD CO.. proprietors
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Lowell. Mass. y. 5. A.
John Coughlin, West End henneoeo
Bridge, Selling Agent in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03
MEN ARE PLEASED

with Terms Of Settlement With IL.
N. " NJ. n. e n. Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03


The basketball game between the Gar
diner and Shoe Factory teams although
easily won by the latter by a score of "a
to I, was well worth seeing and showed
good playing on both sides. The summa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-03

Score-Llewellyn's 4; Harrington's,' 1.
Stops-Ciray, IS; Llewellyn, O. Referee,
Hill Scorer, chase. Timer, Emery. Time,
three 15-minute periods.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-13
Extra Men Sent TO South Plain.
field Where the Pockets
ara Being Filled.
MEETING IN new YORK
Representatives of the Miners Meet the
Company officials Today to Talk About
Hours of Work-Engines Sent to South
Plainfield to Assist in Handling the An
thracite.

The following dispatch from Wilkes
barre, Pa, which appeared in this
mornings papers and the hurry to fill
stock yards at South Plainfeld which
started yesterday, may have some
significance:
1.-THE Board of Cancellation will
meet in the Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany offices in New York city today
to discuss miners grievances. Um-
pire Carroll D. Wright is expected to
be present and testimony regarding
the chief grievance of the Schuylkill
district mine workers Will be sub
mitted to him This is the desire for
an eight hour days on Saturday with
pay for nine hours.
1t was learned in this city this
morning that the work of rushing
hard coal from the mines to the Le-
high Valley coal pockets, has CON-
menced The first place to be filled
up will be the yards at Plainfield, and
yesterday there was sent from this
city four drill engines and crews and
two car checkers. The coal will be
rushed as fast as possible. Whether Oh
net the company fears another strike
and is preparing for it, is not said.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-13
WORK ON DRAWBR!DCE
MAY BE HELD OVER.
Likely to Wait Until Spring for Com.
pIeting the Structure Weight
Still on Foundation.

The prospects are now that the new
Raritan river bridge will not be com
pleted this winter as it was first ex-
pected. The engineer i'll charge is not
entirely satisfied with the test of the
center pier.
Every thing seemed to be going along
very nicely until short time ago it
was thought the foundation was sink
ing just little. The pig iron is still
on the draw and it will be kept there
for some time yet.
AS soon as the cold weather com
mences the iron workers will tlnd il
impossible to work out ON the founda.
tion and the work will have to be
laid over until the warmer days come,
this will bring the rest of the work
about the middle of April before it
can again be started and it will be
probably next summer some time be-
fore the work is completed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-13
MOVING PICTURES
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Entertainment Under Auspices of
the EpwOrth League Delighted
Large Audience.

The moving picture exhibition given
last night in Wilder Hall, under the
auspices of the Epworth League, of
the M. E. church, provided very
pleasureable evening for the large
unmber of people present. The pic
lures were of everything humorous
and serious.
'The Lone Fisherman, "Police-
mems Franks, "The Life of the
American Fireman, '"Daylight Burg
larry" " Policeman and Automobile, 4"
Enchanted Well" "In Which no
Man Rests, Uncle Toms Cabin, Z"
illustrated songs and others were
thrown upon the screen. Alonzo
Hatch sang "I'm Wearing My Heart
Away for You," THE Holy City,, "
"Stay in Your own Back Yard,
Somebody's Waiting meath Southern
Skies" He was accompanied by
Signor Epitano on the harp. The
narpist played several selections
They were well delivered. Mrs
Howard T. Collins played piano
solo
The evening was success and a
pleasant time rewarded the efforts of
the EpworthIans to secure it.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-13
Health Officer Ramsay Made
Canvass of the Doctors
this Morning.
DOCTORS IN CONTROL
There have been Several Deaths, but Exact
Number Is Not Known-Dr. Ramsay
Says Every Precaution is Being
Taken and that the Disease will Not
Spread.

There are but fifteen cases of diph
liberia in this city at present, accord
ing TO the statement made by DR.. W.
X. Ramsay, the city health officer
There have been four or five deaths
from the disease, the exact number is
not known as all the certificates of
deaths have not been filed. The doc
tors nave the disease we'll in hand and
there is no fear of an epidemic.
In almost every family great care is
being taken with the children for fear
they will get diphtheria. This morn,
ing, when DR.. Ramsay was seen by a
News reporter he said he had heard
the rumor about town that diph liberia
was very bad, and he made canvass
of all the doctors this morning and
found that there was a total of fttet II
ceases in the city with an average
population Of $1,000.
DR.. Ramsay said that as soon as q
case was reported the place where it
was would be fumigated as soon after
rs possible. The school room in No.
1 school in which Mazzle Brink stud
led, will be thoroughly fumigated at
3 30 o'clock this afternoon, also the
child's nome at No. III Smith street.
Many little children have gone from
school with headaches and the report
has started that they had the disease.
Parents are keeping their children
home for fear of them getting it, but
as all the doctors in town are On the
watch for it, and they have it under
control there is very little likelihood
of it spreading. This is the time of
the year for the disease when there Is
always more or less of it.
In New Brunswick thirty five cases
of diphtherias shave. .beenSreported toIthe
health officials. AS the board of
Health has only 1874 left of this year S
appropriation and as the new appr0
priation will not be available unoiI
next May the city is unable to help
suppress the spread of the disease.
Popular subscriptions therefore may
be sought.