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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
A DIVORCE SUIT
In Which Husband and Child Disap
pear from Capital City.

Mrs. Amber e. Hopkins of this city.
who is at present employed at the Bel
grade Lakes hotel, has brought libel
suit for divorce against her husband
Henry r. Hopkins, also of this city
The couple have son less than three
years old, Henry r. Hopkins, Jr, which
the mother had placed in the keeping
of friends in Mercer.
Immediately after the libel was
served on Mr.. Hopkins, Aug IS, HI
went to Mercer and obtained possessio,
of the child, bringing it to Augusta
Further papers in the suit were served
on Mr.. Hopkins, Saturday, whereupo,
he at once disappeared with the child
leaving no clue as to his whereabouts
In the libel for divorce Mrs. Hopkin
has applied for the custody of the child
Williamson e Burleigh have been re
tanned as counsel by the libellant. an
Sheldon & Sawtelle will conduct tn
case for the libellee. The case will b
heard at the October term of the su
preme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
AMUSEM ENTS.
Harcourt Comedy Company.


The Harcourt Comedy Company dre7
a crowded house, last night, and CAV
the audience one of the best returns 10
it's money which has been given here II
a lorg time Love and Money is $40
nv of New York life, and it brings III IN
horse races stock tick6rS from w d
street and all the other tense excitement
which makes New York Fascinating
reveals too, how closely our great couh
try is welded together, East to West ant
how fortunes and men are made ana uh
made in an hour.
James Enrol, the hero. is a spiehdl'
Westerner. that is one feels that he l.
and forg.ets that it is all acting. MI
Harris deserved the applause Whlcl
greeted his appearance on the stage, 10
his impersoration was true to life In
next greatest hit was Harry F.. Horne a
Simon Deans. a Methodist deacon, caugh
in the New York whirl. He was the lf
of the play and furnished most of the fun
making the audience roar again am
again. All the acting was of first elias
order and Miss Davis and Mrs. Dean
merit especial praise The specialize
were highly enjoyed, the clog dancing o
MY. Griffin and the singing of Miss Lyte
being encored If the rest of the roper
toire of the company is up to the stan
dard of this. Augusta people have a trea
before them.
Tonight, the melodrama SLAVES o
Russia will be presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Kennebec County.

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded at the register of deeds Of
ice, the past week:
AUGUSTA-W. c. Snow, Manchester,
lot in cemetery, Augusta, to Mrs. T.. y.
Chapman, Augusta ST.; w c. Snow. An
gusta, lot in cemetery. Augusta, to Mrs.
r. L. Kingsley, Augusta, SO; Hannah j.
Bowden. Augusta, land in Augusta to
George f.. kimball. Augusta. ST..
BIGNTON-Rufus Sprague, Benton. land
in Benton to Leon l.. Pollard, Fairfield,
$1,000.
CHELSEA George Carson. Bowdoin,
land in Chelsea, Me, to Frank ii. With
am. Rockland, $500; Mary JaEe Carson,
Bowdoin, land in Chelsea TO Frank IL
Witham Rockland, $50.
CHINA-Leonard Atwood, Pennington.
real estate in China to Charlotte a. Jeal-
| Gus, Nassalboro, 81.
FARMINGDALE-Wa Walter Il. and Annie
NJ Rollins, Hallowell, land i'll Farming
dale to William ". Vaughan, Boston,
Mass. 81; Una NJ. Williams, Escondid,
Cat, land in F'armingdale to ], Wesley
Williams. Palmer, Mass. ST.; G. Avigli-
ana, Boston. Mass land in Farmngdae
to j. Wesley Williams Palmer, Mass. $1*
| LITCHFIELD-M Martha A. Bowie,
I.itchfiell. Hand in Ltchfeld to Walter A.
| Elliott" .itchtield. 800.
| MONMOUTH-John Rankins, Mon
mouth. land in Monmouth to Ellen r..
| Ranllins. Monmouth, ST.
MT. NERNON-Josiah =; George, Mt
Vernon. real estate in Mt. Vernon to Vio-
la Trask Nj. Vernon ST.
| ILLII-Eiarry T.. Blanchard.
| Boston. Mass, real estate in Watervile
| to Charles =. Crommett Watcrville, ST.;
| Resale Poulin, WatervlIe, land in Wa
| terVillc to Edward Matthews, 500; Peter
Lessor. WatervilIe. land in Watervile to
Bert +. Wells, Natervllc, ST.; -. p. and
| d. G. Foster Watervlle. land in Water
willie to Henry j. Collins. WatelVille, ST.,
John A. Newell, Waterville. land in Wa
terville 10 Frank |. Hutstciner, Water
John b. and Mary Clukey and Sadie
| Crowell Waterville. and George Clukey,
| Dexter, land in Watervile to Alexandra
Quirion. Fairfield. 81; w. S. Mccartney.
Watervllc. land in Watervilc to Abner
y. Clement. Watcrvlle, ST.; John H. Bur-
leigh Watcrvile. land in Watcrville to
John II. Newell, Watcrvilc. ST.; Jane F.
Richardson, Benton, land in Watcrvillc to
Phleas Jacques Waterville $1*
NE-Clara +. Colt. Wayne. land
lin Wayne to Henrietta Stinchtied, Wayne
H&.
WEST GARDINER-W L. and Ida ].
MaXcy of Gardiner, land and buildings III
West Gardiner to Clara J. IIincl<ley. West
Gardner $3.50.
WINDSOR-Dan II. and Harvey J..
Burril. Gardiner land in Windsor to
Frank J. CoEIigan, China. ST.
WINSIoW-Frank ana Christopher
Maroon. Nassalboro. land in Winslow to
Wilmington T. Reynolds. Winslow. ST..
Wilmington r. Reynolds. Winslow, real cs-
tate in Winslow to Frank Maroon, Vas
saIboro ST..
WINTHROP-IIenry G. Kevcs. Ridley
Park. Pa, land and buildings in Winthrop
to Anscl f.. Brann, Winthrop, ST..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

As before stated, the Uniformed
Rank, X. of p. boys from Rockland
will arrive in the city, early Wednes-
day morning, to he entertained for two
days by King Co. of this city. The
program has already been given, the
parade being the first event of the en-
tertainment. The line of march will
be down Water street to Grove, down
state to the State House, where the
visitors will be shown through the Cap
itol. Upon reforming. the march will
be continued up State street to West
ern avenue to SeWall street, to Win
throp. to State, down State to Chand-
Ter, to Grove, to Water, where ranks
will be broken in front of the Cony
House. The parade will start as early
as practicable, in order to give time
for the other events of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Merrill, of this city. Mr.. ana Mrs
/ Ierrll and Mrs. Turner nave gone to
t;quirrel Island, where they will pass
The week.
II. L. PishOn has returned to his du-
lies at the banking rooms of the Au-
.-usta Trust Co. after a weeks Vaca-
ion. which was pleasantly passed at
his cottage on the shores of Cobbos-
Eeecontee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank HeWins and Miss
tuth Shepard of Wakefield, Mass, re-
nrEed, yesterday, from ToSus Pond
here they have been camping for a
eek They report a very pleasant
inc and Il few fish left in the pond
Miss Rachel Costello and Miss Paul
re Johnson, accompanied by the
itte,'c cousin, Master Earl SaWtelle
'eturned. Monday, from "Whooshi
Lodge" McGraW pond, where they
cave been camping out with a large
party from Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Margaret Philbrook is visiting
in Newport.
Judge w. c. Philbrook of WatervilIe,
was in town, yesterday.
Henry McGunnigle spent the Sab
bath at his home in Boothbay.
]. Y. Collins of Manchester, was in
the city on business, yesterday.
J. p. Whitney of 6 Allen St, is con-
fined to his house with illness.
Mrs. Lillian Farrar has returned
from a sojourn at Ocean Point.
Mrs. Charles Marston and children
are spending the week at Waterville.
Miss Mary Mcfarland of the pension
Office is spending Il week in Portland.
Miss Mabel Edwards mas returned
from Il visit to friends at Old Orchard.
Hon. c. f. Johnson of Watervillo
was in the city, yesterday, on bust
ness,
Mrs. Arthur Morton, who has been
visiting in Portland, arrived home,
Monday.
Misses Leona and Georgia Labrick
are spending their vacation at Roch-
ester, N. II.
Miss Julia Berry has returned home
from a short stay with friends at
Craig's Point.
Miss Bessie Warren of Augusta, is
visiting Miss Charlotte Ryder on High
land avenue, Bangor.
Misses Francis Gullfer and May
g., Nv
the sea at Old Orchard.
w. f. Swift is spending Il part of his
vacation in Sidney as guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID. Swift.
w. II. Fisher arrived home. Monday
morning. from Squirrel Island where
he spent Sunday with his family.
Mrs. w. +. Walker of Flag Street
Place, is spending a few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Fisher.
Miss Emily Whiitam, who has been
at her home in Searsmont for two
weeks past, arrived home, Saturday.
Miss Nellie Gaffeney of the New Age
force, has returned from Christmas
Cove where she passed her vacation.
c. Z. Hanks went to SomervilIe
Mass, Monday morning, where he will
visit his sister, Mrs. Edward Glines.
Mrs. O. f.. Douglass and family are
spending their vacation at Washing
ton, Me-, with her aunt, Mrs. Frank
Nash.
Mrs. Oscar Belknap and daughter
Josie. of Marshfield, Mass, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. p. Potter, on Chapel
street.
Miss Anna Cooke of Boston, who has
been the guest of Augusta friends, has
gone to Rockland for a visit, before
returning home.
DR.. o. S. C. Davies arrived home
Monday evening, from the Isle Of
Springs, where he passed the Sabbath
with his family.
Baggagemaster Field of the Maine
Central passenger station, with his
family, arrived home, Monday morning,
from a short trip to Yarmouth.
Professor James Awkward of Maiden.
Mass, has returned home after a visit
of several weeks with Mrs. George
Williams at Pleasant View Farm.
Mrs. c. p. Baker, who has been the
guest of Miss Gertrude Ryan. South
State street, will return to her home
in Brooklyn, N. Y, this morning.
Or. and Mrs. G. Il. Campbell and
daughter are spending n week at
Moosehead. The doctor will be back
at his Office, the first of September.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Thompson and
son. Charlie, of II Swan street, who
have been Spending the past two weeks
at Ocean Point, returned home, last
evening.
Mrs. J. M. Turner of Somerville, is
the guest of her daughter Mrs. Eugene
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

ii. +. Cummings string of horses,
which are making the circuit of the
Maine races, this season, and were at
Waterville, last week, went to Bangor,
MONDAY. to participate in the trotting
events at the Eastern Maine fair, this
week. The horses are in charge of the
veteran trainer and driver, Walter +.
webb, and are as follows: Lou Wilkes
HELEN Gould, Nellie Blys Liberty and
l.. J. T. The two latter are recent adj
ditions to Mr.. Cummings string. but
are considered promising candidates to
the half mile track. The horses will
go to Lewiston after the close of the
Bangor fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

The remains of the late Elizabeth
BarwoOd. whose death occurred at the
Insane hospital, Saturday, from melan-
cholia, were taken to Hanover, n. H.,
on train ,, Saturday night, for inter-
ment. The deceased was 60 years of
age, and a former resident of Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

At a meeting of the Societie ST. Jean
de Baptiste, held at their hall on Ken
dali street, Sunday, it was voted to
purchase the building in which the hall
is located. The building is owned by
the city, and was formerly a school
house, but for the past Is years has
been rented by the above society. 1t is
two story structure, and can be made
into very comfortable quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Who has not suffered by being
obliged to carry lot of bundles from
store 10 store while trading on Water
street? To dc away with this annoy
ahce, Bowditch & Webster. the drug
gists. extend a cordial invitation to
everyone to leave their satchels. wraps,
packages and umbrellas at their store.
where they will be cared for without
charge. Please remember this Invita-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

One Augusta young man is convinced
that the graceful canoe is a very UNI
stable craft. His opinion is based upon
an experience which was his, Sunday.
at the lake. He was only in the canoe
a short time, but later.N as he sat
round enveloped in blafilset, waiting
for his clothes to dry. hespassed a men,
tai resolve to stick to skiffs and row
boats hereafter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

II. Edmond Doyou his resigned his posi-
fti9n 1T the postoffice, in order to accept
Fune with the Singer Sewing Machine
So, and the vacancy has been filled
by Geo. Fl. J4eclair, who has been en-
ploycd at the provision store of the
/ Casavant e ClOutier Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
Daily kennebee journal

Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices.
resolutions Of respect, ETC., win be
charged at the rate OF ten cents %,
line. No charges less than seventy.
6ve cents.
Al! advertising, announcements u On.
tertainments, whose object n shs
raising of money, will be charged n
the rate Of fifteen cents Inc. |
Advertising notices, news rm, wfn b
excluded from our local columns, 4
cept such as refer to advertisers o.
cupying space in our advertising
columns, and will be run under 8
separate head on one Of the Local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to rsceivs yhs
Journal promptly viii confer n or
by notifying the ONCE Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Mrs. John B. Norton of this city has
received letter giving the sad news Of
the death of DR.. E. Virginia Baker
Norton, who died in Philadelphia hos
pitai, OF paralysis. She had been am
lhvalid Tor year past. She was mar
RED about two and a half years ago to
Charles S. Norton of Montana, sue
cesslul sheep raiser. Her husband had
been expected here for the month of
september. DR.. Norton was for nine
years the woman physician at the
Maine Insane hospital and was much
liked by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
End of Bitter Eiuht.

1.-TWO physicians had long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung" writes ]. +. Hughes of DUPONT
Ga, "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. AS last
resort l tried DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. The benefit
received was striking and I was on
my feet in a few days. Now I've en-
tirely regained my health" 1t con-
ouers all Coughs, Colds and Throat
and Lung troubles. Guaranteed by
Bowditch, Webster & Cos. Drug Store
Price soc, and S1.00. Trial bottles free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

For Souvenir China and lovely old
pieces you want to view the window
display Swift & Turner make. This
firms store is a favorte place of trade
for home people, and therefore it must
be good place for summer visitors to
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

I One regrets seeing the bottom of the
glass appear when quaffing that rich
and delicious chocolate and cream
shake which p. w. Means prepares
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

TheAfollowing parties had filed inten-
lions of marriage at the city clerks
Office yesterday: Neil Currie of May
nafd,s Mass, and Della Jane Brown of
Chelsea Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Jephtha Ereampment. 10. o, r., will
work the Patriarchal and Golden Rule
Degrees this evening. 1t is expected
that every member will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

NASSALBORO-Lesi +. Dodge of Vas
salhoro. land and buildings in Vassalboro
to Q. J. Hussey. Nassalboro. 81
WINSl.OW-The Lockwood Co, land in
Winslow to Joseph f. Morrisette, Wins
low ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Charles Nichols and Miss Agnes
NJ Manning, both of Augusta, were
married, August rs. by Rev. II. L. Dun,
mack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
Local Notios.

There will be Coachman,s ball at
Manchester. Tuesday night. Aug. %.
Aug. 24d2tpd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
COZY HOUSE-SEVEN ROOM
FOR SALE.
TWO-STORY
N AAIIOWEII. 7

brick house known as the Snow house, on
Second St Alsos furniture of all kinds
Veneered tables and bureaus, dishes III
old blue ware,;and china; horse; $. r.
Bailey pneumatic tire wagon, sleigh
robes etc. pictures, oil paintings, some
being over 100 years old, parlor coal stove,
two pianos Things too numerous to men,
ton. Come and see for yourself. Sale be
gins at 10 o'clock, Monday, Aug. y, John
Howe building. 1874 Water st. Also goods
of all kinds will be found in my Old shop
and in my tenement upstairs. aug25d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
35 TONS HAY IN BARN; ORCHARD

fall and winter apples; 2-seated pung,
sleigh, light Concord wagon, harness,
robes, hay cutter, other articles to close
out Must sell before September 10. r.
+, NcWbert Augusta, Maine. aug2Jdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
LOCAL MATTERG.
Journal Telephone Call, 1864.

The Happiness Hunters.
Huntin' roun' fer Happiness.
En- groanin wild yo' load.
Wen Happiness is yander
In dc middle er de road.
Chillun, chillun.
Wen de sky is gray
Don't you heah a whisper
Err de breakin' er de day?
Huntin' roun fer Happiness,
Moanin' lef' en- right
Wen Happiness is yander--
Des a-twinklin' in de light.
Chillun, chillun,
Wen de sky is gray
Don't you heah whisper
Err de breakin' er de day?
-. Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

DESIRABLE HOUSE LOTS ON HIGH
Street. Inquire of George e. smith: =
High Street Yu-y.Ne-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

Nagce in open air pavilion at Pet
tengHfs Cornefs tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

for $500; Waltham watches, 20-ycar flied
case. $500; 10-year filled spectacles $l.50;
nickel. soc: one week only, by l.. S. Lew
is. Room s, upstairs 335 Water St, Au-
Gusta. ausZiulW'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

SECOND HAND SQUARE PIANO.
price very low 10 be sold ut once. IL. p.
NeWbert Augusta. Maine. aug25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
ONE HEEBNEER THREsHING MA

chine in good repair Sell cheap if taken
at once {. A. IIoughton. K. +. D. No.
3S, Watervlle, Maine. Machine in Sidney
at my place aug25dl We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25

TWO HOUSES IN AUGUSTA, STU
ated on Bridge ST. Enquire OF Il I;
Clark, 70 Bridge ST., Augusta. auso9oo"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
EXCHANGE

ON EXCHANGE ST., HOUSE
stable carriage house. Lot large Ia ,; enough r
all ali BE bearing n fruit of all kinds. Within 8
and steam cars. Inquire of John 7. Boyn-
ton, Exchange ST., Oakland, Me.
july27d1mO*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
NEW MILCH COW FIVE YEARS
I'D G. A. Palmer, Manchester.
aug2Odlw*
IN ACCOUNT oFlLL HEALTH THE

of the Rail Road house
wishes to sell the fixtures and furniture.
For particulars call or write to Mrs. L. +.
aug20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-25
IT wouID RE WORTH YOUR

while to visit the East winthrop Anti
quarian Repair Shop, and see the largest
finest lot of antiquarian goods ever put on
the market in Maine The washington
Clock can be seen; also moon clocks
Stop car at East winthrop Post Office
Antiquarian Shop, formerly OF augusta
II. Bruce. ausi'utA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-10
CUTIcURA SOAP
The Worlds Greatest
Skin Soap.
The Worlds Sweetest
Toilet Soap.
sale Greater Than the Worlds Product
Of Other Skin Soaps.
Sold Wherever Civilization Has
Penetrated.

Millions Of the worlds best people
use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura
Ointment, for preserving, purifying
and identifying the skin, for cleansing
the scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff,
and the stopping of falling hair, for
softening, whitening and soothing red,
rough and sore hands, for baby rashes,
itchings and chafngs, in the form of
baths for annoying irritatens, or too
free or offensive pcrspiration, in the
form Of washes for lucrative weak
nesses, and many sanative, antiseptic
purposes which readily suggest them
selves to women, especially mothers, as
well as for all the purposes of the
toilet, bath and nursery.
Cuticdra Soap combines delicate
emollient properties derived from Cuti-
cura, the great skin cure, with the pur-
est of cleansing Ingredients and the
most refreshing of flower odours. No
other medicated soap ever compounded
Is to be compared with it for preserv-
ing, purifying and beautifying the skin,
scalp, hair and hands. No other for
eign or domestic toilet soap, however
expensive, is to be compared with It for
all the purposes of the toilet, bath and
nursery. Thus It combines In one soap
at one price the most effective skin and
complexion soap and the purest and
sweetest toilet, bath and nursery soap
ever compounded.
Sold Throughout The world; Casenr. Reses.enl sc.
On form of Chocolate Coated Pah 2'c per yi.l 81 co.,
heuss So; Peris hue de Ia Pax Bs.,en IN Coullbus
Ave Potter Dong Chem. Corp, Seie Props
ar Send for All About the skin. scalp and Hair"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-10
PRESENT BOARD ABOLISHED.
Railroad Commissioners Probably Out
of Job.

Topeka Kan, April 9.-KansaS may
have to do without a state board of rail-
road commissioners until January, 1905.
That is at least the opinion of many law
yers and politicians. The legislature, at
its recent session. in enacting a law max
ing the commissioners elective by the
people. repealed the old law creating the
board and made no provision for the old
board holding over until the commission
ers were elected under the new act. AS
a result of this oversight the present
board, 1t is claimed, is abolished.
This condition of aairs was discovered
yesterday and the matter will be checked
up TO the executive council when ii meets.
as arranged, today for the purpose Of
electng a member of the board to succeed
]. n. Fike of Colby. Competent lawyers
declare that they believe there is not the
least doubt but that the board is abolish
ed and that the council has no authority
whatever to elect a commissioner at this
time. State Auditor Wells has been in
formed of the situation and it is under
stood, will refuse TO audit any more bills
or salaries for the board. This would re-
suit in a test of the matter before the
supreme court