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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

50 Ssi"n adjournment was made until
today without settlement and the ham
in"rS viii be- silent this morning. From
what could be learned late last evening
ii appears that there is no contention
about the increase from 50 to 3lH
cents for Il minimum wage Scalc-or
from $50 To $500 per day. There are
some differences to he adjusted with
regard to The piece clause and also in
connection with the plan OF paying off.
\" long interruption is expected but
until the new agreement is in effect
work viii be suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
VEAL CALVES.

The demand still continues good ana
prices generally sustained. with sin,
calves S'."0 To "a. Fair mixed lots. 6Gr
6'tc: selected calves. 1M74c W. F..
Wallace. 80 calves. 1875 lbs. at &C.
j. :. Henry. l. calves. 1870 lbs. at 61.c.
Live Poultry ut steady prices Fowl,
ia a l3c.: chickens. l114M13c.: roos-
tiers. &c. Total. 10000 lbs.
SALES At THE YARDS.
Market for beef cattle in mich tbe
same position as 4 week ago butchers
Needed the cattle. ana could nor redu,,,
the rates. The trade calls for common
To medium grades to considerable ey-
tent Best western as last week. Sales
oi ! fancy Hulatein now milch COW $40.
IL beef COWS weight 6iCM1360 lbs. ut II,
T3'%c. 60 beef COWS 70O1f1i0G lbs at on
3i@c. 3 slim cows $3.50 lbs at 1aIc. | Of
$50 lbs. at Fac ? of $500 lbs. at Sc, 20
calves Of l3a lbs at SEC, 20 lambs 81
lbs. al &c. Is calves 13D lbs. at SIC, -
sheep 81 lbs. at &c. 20 lambs 50 lbs. at
SIC. 40 calves 40 lbs. at GRc. 6 cows
900 lbs. at 2&r. II COWS 800 lbs. at 2i.c,
.S cows S"0M!000 lbs. at 2u3Ac.
AT BRIGHTON, LAST WEDNESDAY
Beef cattle in good demand and mar
ket stronger than on Tuesday. by &c
Some 300 head of mich COWS on sale.
Market not active. but dealers effected
disposals. concessions were made on
sore of the late sales. Sales of 115
calves, 1920 lbs. ut &C.: cattle. $3.50
lbs. ut SIC; 6 cows. 1890 lbs. at exc;
II hogs. $50 lbs. at $3.50: l fancy COW
SO; Il COWS. $3vMs53; 6 steers av. 1l7G
lbs. at PC: 8 cows. 2AM3Ac.; IL mich
COWS. Si0NsG5 s oxen. 1900 $4,000 lbs
at 4laM5c.: beef cows. 500 M100O lbs
at $3.50 G1S3.i0: IA cows av. 1855 lbs. at
3lzc.: of $3.50 lbs. at &c.: 40 sheep.
II. $40 lbs. at &C.; mich COWS, $50 each :;
. at s45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
SOME REASONS
Why Augusta People Should Follow
This Valuable Advice.

Because the proof is in Augusta.
You can easily investigate it.
Not necessary to experiment.
With some untried remedy.
Profit by the experience of citizen.
Frank T.. Chase. OF l43 Northern Ave.
Augusta, Me-, says. "IH the fall OF 1871
| recommended Doan's Kidney PMS
through our Augusta papers after had
procured the remedy at Willis r. Par
tridga's drug store and had been cured
of Il lame and aching back. The pains
had been so bad ut times that ! was
actually compelled to lean up against
for support. 1t was not the
first time ! had been attacked in ms
way but it was the first time l ever
used Doans Kidney Pills. ] can say
that never before used a remedy that
gave me such quick and lasting RELIEF.
During the past six years there nave
h.en no occurrences Of my trouble
worth mentioning. and am glad to re-
endorse what said in my first state
ment."
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
Brighton ard Watertcwn Union Live
Stock Market

Gt"port"d for the kennebec journal for
the week ending Feb. y. lsn,.p
AMOl'E OF LIVE STOCK AT MAR
\E.T.
Castle. 33i2: horses 35S: sheep and
lambs, a'l9: calves. I12f: swine .fJ12
NUMBER FROM MAINE
Cattle, 80: sheep and lambs. I333; calves.
~. horses. -; swine, H.
PRICES OF MARKET CATTLE.
A few choice $Jn6.4O: extra. S5n,5.=o; first
quality, Sit'f.:H second quality $5hi:..c:
third quality. sl.75M2.G.
PRICES OF STORE CATTLE
Farrow cows. Sl5G25; fancy cows. $JUU
%: mich cows. from 81 To SIS: ytarlng
slo I" SIS: two years old 81 Ia S.u; three
wears Old. so to $50: western far swim.
live. = 80 &c; northern dressed hogs ia
I" PC. PER ID. sores. retail, S. to 81
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBS
~ lois. s. to 81 each: extra $50 10 s. 80.
or from : To 1i2c. per ID lambs 81 to S. 30;
veal calves. :; to 1l.c.
EY EASTERN STEAMERS.
i've
Horses Cattle. Poultry.
No HoatS.
MAINE. DRONEES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
CITY COUNCIL
Hold Final Meeting for Present Fiscal
Year.

The last meeting of the municipal
year of the Board of Aldermen and the
city council was held, Tuesday even
ing. in the Ciy building. with Mayor
F.. l.. Russell presiding at the board OF
aldermen. The meeting was called to
order at $40 o'clock and the city clerk
read the records of the previous meet
ing, which were approved. Mayor Bus
sell presented Il bill sent to the board
by Sumner Soule. as collector of taxes
for the year 1901. Mr.. Soule claimed
compensation due him at $12250. he
having received $3.50 out OF 500.
which he claimed Was due for the col
lections. The officials failed to find any
record of an agreement for that
amount and the bill was laid upon the
table. 1t was voted that Mr.. Soule be
paid S2250 the balance of the bill to
receive the attention of the new city
government. Charles A. Knight report
ell on the tax collections of the 1900
book. The board ordered that taxes
amounting to $3S5.09 be abated and
there now remains balance of ST. not
collected. Alderman Blake read the roll
of bills, No. II. providing for Il warrant
of S1T3U Ga as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
KING EDWARD
Slept on a British Warsi1ip-Second
Squadron Sails.

portsmouth. Eng. Feb. 2S.-king Ed
ward. Tuesday, babe farewell to the sec
ond cruiser squadron which. under the
command of Rear Admiral Prince Louis
OF Ratt"nhtrs. will sail. Wednesday, for
IN" Mediterranean and in the autumn pro-
coed 10 Amer lean waters.
The King slept ON board the armor-d
cruiser Drake. Prince Louis flagship.
amt Tuesday morning inspected the.
;idinlrai : half dozen war craft. d,SCrinrd
by naVa! men as ''bau,icShnS in Disguise"
all OF which arc capable of making z,
knots n,.r hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Rev. A. c. Dixon of Boston addressed
n large audience at an evanselistic
meeting at the Baptist church, last
evening. Rev. Harry Taylor and his
co-worker. Evangelist John w. Hatch.
conducted the service. Mr.. Hatch will
open a series Of meetings, next Mon
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
SMOKING AGAIN.
"Old Monotombo" in the Pacific Ocean
Is Plumbing.

San Francisco. Cal. Feb. 2S-For sew
eral hours on the night of Ian 10. a show
CT of black ashes fell on the decks oi The
Pacific Mail steamer San Jose off thu
coast Of Nicaragua. The ashes came from
the NolCa Momotombo. 20 miles inland
from Crinto and ~ miles i'll direct cnuI -
from the San Jose.
On the return trip. III" san Jose called
at t"iinio. where The ,l"strrt' ion cDIlS,,t
hv ihe eruption WIS reported to hay"
been remarkably slight Momotornho was
then only smoking. as of old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
MAINE DRoNEHS.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.

80 -t-<10
Butchers We're not in the condition
to pay the high prices on Western to
any extent. but Just sufficient to keep
along until prices range lower Only
IL ID. ID. cars Of Western this week
for home trade. Prices on Western.
S6'o per 100 lbs. Ewes at $6.15 per
100 lbs. Lambs of best quality. Toe.
per 100 lbs. lower. The range. s. to
$3.50 per 100 lbs. j. S. Henry. Il calves
nj 100 lbs nj CSC: lot of 20 lambs of
so lbs. ". +. Wallace. 20 lambs of s.
lbs IT g.; J. $. Henry, /. sheep Of
81 lbs AT 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

The Japanese Wedding which was
announced for last week. will be given,
Friday evening. March 3. at the First
Baptist church. The ceremony will be
performed just as in old Japan and
the costuming of the principals will be
q feature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
NO SETTLEM EMIT.
Granite Cutters Union Agreement:
With Manufacturers Not Effected.

The bill Of prices or agreement which
has been under Amusement by the Hal
lowell Granite Works was returned to
the Hallowell Branch. National Gran
lie Cutters Union. Tuesday. ana the
terms us specified were considered ut
Il meeting of the union. Tuesday even
ing. 1t was Il large gathering of gram
tie cutters. probably the largest in
many years. and after protracted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
JIU JITSU
Doesn't Amount to Much Against
American Wrestling.

Salt Lake City. Utah, Feb. 2S-.Iiu jitsn
has proved infericr to American wrestling
in q match he wecn Eddie Robinson. Z
wrestler of local prominence, and kadura
Mnrayama of San Francisco. Each man
was allowed to use his own style OF
wrestling. and Robinson twice put the
JalmneSe down with comparative ease.
using II half Nelson hold in each instance.
The first fall was accomplished in eight
minutes ana II seconds: the second in Two
minutes ana IT, seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

George w. Heselton, who has been
confined to the house for several days
with 4 severe attack of grip and ton
silitis. is improving and will probably
be about the latter part of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

The House of the Good Shepherd ac-
knowledges with thanks donations re-
ceived during the past winter. Many
useful things We're donated since De-
cemher lst. including Christmas gifts.
warm clothing and reading matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
Iohn j. Marstan

John ]. Marst on, city liquor agent
died. Tuesday afternoon. at $50 O'clock
at his home on Beach street, after Il
six weeks illness. Mr.. Marston had
been i'll for several months and for the
past two weeks had been steadily fail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

W. d. Harrington has acquired the
teaming business of his brother. G.. H.
Harrington and he will conduct the
business in the future. G. II. Harring-
ton, owing to i'll health. was forced to
relinquish his teaming business. but
he will continue his lime and cement
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

A meeting of the Goth Century Club
will be held in the Universalist church
vestry. Friday evening. and a large at
tendance is anticipated. Prof. Powers
will lecture on 1.-THE Brown Tail Moth
a subject sure to be of interest to the
club members as the little pest has
threatened a wholesale invasion of our
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

A small fire in a pile of shavings
caused some alarm. Monday in the
Jewett building, Randolph, but the
blaze was extinsuiShed before it caused
any damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

A summons has been brought against
a Dublin firm of wine and spirit mer-
chants to restrain them from applying
the name port to red wines shipped
otherwise than from OportO. Portugal.
The firm has been selling Spanish
wine as port"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

The members of the BOwdoin College
cast of king Pepper We're guests of
Messrs. Burns and Favor. the authors
in this city, Tuesday afternoon. 4 very
large party of Gardiner folks attend
ed the performance of the tuneful OPP
era in Augusta. in the evning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

BY erecting its own laundry plant in
Rustcn the steamship laundry work
will not be performed in Gardiner, this
summer, as in former years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

There will be a meeting of Lebanon
r. a. Chapter. this evening. at Masonic
hall. Regular business of a stated con-
vocation, including committee reports
and petitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

There will be an important meeting
of the old South Young Mems Club at
the club rooms, Thursday evening ut
{ O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
SOLD BY


LOCKE 4 HEWETr,
E. L. WEBER,
GEO. D. HASKELL,
MERRILL BROS,
GEO. w. WADLElGH.
A. N. BROWN,
r. r. WELSH,
=. N. MOVES,
J. e. CUNNINGHAM.
FARMERS SUPPLY CO..
CHAMBERLAIN & LACD.
cu.s,<.. GARDINER.
,..<. HALLOWELL.
JACKSON ToWLE,
FOLSOM & MAsTERMAN,
REAOFIELD CORNER
A. N. BOWMAN & CO.,
MANCHESTER.
GEO. A. kENNiSON,
WHITCOMB e. CANNON.
MORRILL, & CRAIG,
". Nv. W WvATERvILLE.
KENT 4 SCOTT,
BENTON STATION.
A. K. MASON,
ALLAN & POLLARD,
WINSLOW.
BoWDoINHAM.
o. s. SHERBURNE & CO.,
-,-,R RICHMOND.
BATH.
FULLER H0LWAY COMPANY,
DISTRIBUTORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Corning are re-
ceiving congratulations. 1t is boy and
the stork deposited him in the Corning
household Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Letters addressed to the following
persons remain unclaimed at the local
post ONCE: Mrs. A. NJ. Collins, Miss
Maud knights. Mrs. Sally Kelso. Mrs.
Minnie Willard, A. c. Braley, John F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Rev. Walter Canham and ]. w.
Church went to Oakland, yesterday, to
attend the Augusta district conference
which is in session there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Mrs. Annie Stilings of Lewiston, was
Gardiner visitor. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Mrs. Geo. II. Freeman started. yes
ter,iay. for Boston. where she will visit
friends and attend the Grand Lodge of
tire Degree of Honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the RAN
dOph NJ. T.. church will meet. this af-
ternOon. with Mrs. Marrow, on VIM
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Victor Coolidge reported for duty.
Tuesday, for Il three months fur .ough
to WestbOrO. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

A large attendance is urged to the
cOnvOcation of the Lebanon chapter,
Chapter, Royal Arcanum. held. this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Glidden have re-
turned nome after passing the winter
months i'm I:OStOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Fields, Frank Hinkley. Leslie Miller.
Tom Mcdonald. Col. II. f. Robinson.
II. T.. Robinson, j. T.. Snow, Charles
Staples and James Ware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

A large quantity of cord wood came
into the city. Tuesday. from the farm
ers in the outlying districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Mrs. Henry r. Merriam left for New
York City, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Miss Hattie Cowles is visiting friends
IN East PittStOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

"Sweet Sixteen" supper will be
served in the vestry of the Congrega-
tiOnal church, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
LOAN OF 100000
Sanctioned by Porto Rico Legislature
for Public improvements.

San Juan. p. r.. Feb. 2S-The bill an-
thorizing a loan Of 81 900. 600 for public i'm
prOvements unanimously passed the
House today. Island banks are desgnat-
ed as depositcrieS with authority to loan
unexpended improvement funds 10 islanu
agricul.urists The executive council ~
favorable TO the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

ing. His death. yesterday, was not en-
tirely unexpected. He is survived by Il
widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
Local Notice.

Golden bitters for stomach trouble
No cure. no pay. soc. at Beanc's.
diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

John F. McAuley returned. Tuesday,
from furlOugh to South Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

Total, $'''oof
The roll was approved and ordered paid
Alderman Billings presented an oroer
providing that the city auditor he "u-
thoriZed to make transfers to ana from
the contingent fund ana the different de
partments Passed. Alderman Cole Of
fered a resolution instructins the joint
printing committee to have 80 copies Of
the auditors report printed for the new
CITY government ana that later $50 copies
of the city report should be printed.
Passed Alderman Douglass offered res
olution instructing the committee on
highways bridges and sidewalks to
charge the line of travel on Harrison
avenue to West street, in order that
growing trees on that thoroughfare may
be protected. The order was laid on the
table. to receive the attention OF The new
city government. Alderman Billings sub
mitted the report of the special joint com
mittee appon;e ed to make an inveStISa ton
OF the fac connected with the ilreSenla-
ton of a bill for SO by Charles Trask, a
horse dealer. The committee recommends
ed payment, and the aldermen passed the
order providing for payment. The COM
mon council concurred. \ communication
was read from the a. H. Spear Hose Co.
| asking that the name OF that organization
| be changed to Hose Company No. a. As
there appeared to be no reason why the
/
| was laid on the table. The report of f.
| Y. Barker. city tax collector. WAS read
and accepted. The report of the commit
tee appointed to adjust the salary of
| Freeman y. Barker reported as follows:
| For the year of 1893 taxes Mr.. Barker
shall receive 500 in monthly insta!lments:
| and for the year of 1904 he shall receive
500 in monthly inStallmeMS y The report
was accepted and the bill had passage.
| Alderman Bryant presented the petition
| of Alfred =. CroSSman of South Gardiner.
| who praye" that he be granted q license
| TO operate q pool room in Ward 6. Tn"
license was granted on Alderman Bryant :
| recommendation. and the bonds, signed by
| Alfred Il. CrOSSman. Charles l.. Staples
| and r. O. Sawyer. accepted. The annual
report of the auditor was presented and
accepted. alderman Douglass asked that
| the report of the police Department be
| read. but as the report of the chief was
| with Il number of other department re-
| ports and not at hand. it was not posi-
| bile for the chair to grant the request
| With the close of the regular business
| session Mayor Russell. followed by the
| board of aldrrmpnt. went 10 the council
| sperrh to the assembled members. Mayor
| Russell thanked the members for their
| kind and loval support during his admin,
| istration, ard he said 1T is wiki n feel
| ing of regret that We must part company
tonight. To all OF you who are fortunate
| enough to return for another wear wish
| IL extend my very best wishes" And
| the mayor and the aldermen marched
| hack to the upper house. At lG.22. the
| hoard of aldermen adjourned 10 rcronvent
| on Monday evening. when election DuSi
ness will be transa cted. The adjpurnment
| Of the common council followed the may.
Or'S exit from the rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01

A pig is usually kept in every stable
i'm Persia; it is thought its presence Is
beneficial to the health of the horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
Scr0fula

- - WOW
Is very often acquired,
though generally inherited.
Bad hygiene, foul air, impure
water. are among its causes.
It is called 1.-THE soil for
tubercles," anf where It. is
allowed to rens lin tubercu-
losls or consumption is
pretty sure to take root.
Hood'sSarsaparilla
Removes every trace Of
scrofula. Get Hoods.
For testimonials Of remarkable cures
send for Book on Scrofula, No. l..
c. l. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-01
DAVENPORT BLK. GARDINER.
Daily kenneber Journal
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 31-3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06

a small fraternity made up of past depart
ment commanders, 6. a. r., and many
friends from the city and from Baltimore
and Phila dephia.
With the Immediate members of the fam
lily from Baltimore and Chicago were Mrs.
Harris two sisters-Mrs. Sophie Einsten of
Philadelphia and Mrs. Elizabeth Kahn of
Boston, nephew, Mr.. Joseph Slope of New
York. and Mr.. and Mrs. Max Skutch of Bal
timore.
Among the first to arrive last night were
the members of the Kit Carson Post, who
attended in body under the leadership of
Commander E. Douglas King. On the part
of the individual members of the post he
presented fifty American Beauty roses, say
ing, as he did so:
'Comrade Hart, it is meet that your COM
rades of Kit Carson Post should be present
tonight to geet you and your good wife on
the fftieth anniversary of your married life
the celebration of your golden wedding.
In the hearts of your comrades there ab'deS
fraternal affection for you that is beyond
my skill as a word-painter to properly de-
scribe.
LAS commander of the Department of the
Potomac your good work was made mani
fest every hand AS member and
trusted official through many years of Kit
Carson Post No ,. you have been instru.
mental in introducing business methods
that materially assists in the charitable de-
signs of our noble organization. Your
heart and hand has at all times been open
to the needy and destitute wards of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
I'm all movements looking to the welfare
of your comrades of the you take your
place in the front rank of the workers.
You have nobly won the devoted admira-
ton of all who wear the little brown but
ton
"Comrade, your life has been an excep-
tionaliy busy one, filled with good works.
Half a century ago, under the mistletoe,
God gave you a courage and inspiration
that has sustained you through all these
years. That courage and inSpira ton has
never left you. 1t stands by your side to-
night in the person of your affectionate and
honored spouse
And now, Comrade Hart on behalf of
your comrades of Kit Carson Post, No. 2,
as token of affectionate regard and es-
teen, | beg you to accept this floral offer
ing-fif-y American Beauty roses, one for
each year of your happy married life.
And may God bless you and yours and
sustain and cherish you through many hap
py years yet to come.
Comma nder John c. r. Burgers, in behalf
of the post. presented a handsome silver
punch bowl beautifully engraved. as
testimonial of affection to their past COM
mander. Captain Hart. very much moved,
replied briefly, indicating his gratitude and
the deep sense of the spirit of comradeShip
his association with the post had confirmed.
The firm of Lansburg q Bro, with which
Captain Hart has been associated for