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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Another Fire.

Shortly after 5 o'clock. yesterday morn
ing. fire was discovered in the dwelling
house on Heselton street known as the
Nolan place" and an alarm was turned
in followed by the hoarse blast of the
fire whistle en- the pulp mill. The blaze
originated in an ell-like structure, on the
lower floor. and was probably due to a
defective stove or stove pipe. The build
ing was occupied by John Bradley, in
whose apartments the fire started, and in
the upper floor by Andrew johnson. The
whole interior of the room was ablaze
when discovered, and Mr.. Johnson was
forced to leave the building clad only in
night clothes. He took refuge in a neigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

campfire held by Beal Command, u. ".
L., Thursday evening, in connection
with their regular meeting. The music
was the voluntary contribution of
Handmaster Theme and the orchestra
ana WAS a feature Of the evening, while
Rotations, songs and "reminiscences,
mingled with the aroma of good cigars
ana coffee. made tho time pass rapidly,
ana the crackers and cheese added Il
'ouch OF camp life. Three recruits
were accepted at the business meet
ing Other business Of Importance was
obilS|d TO go over until a special meet
ing which will be held on the evening
of the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Sanford Brann.

The funeral of Sanford Brann will be
held. this afternoon, at O'Clock. and Will
De attended by the members of Heath
Post G. A. r.. of which the deceased was
a member. Mr.. BIann took an active
part in the War of the Rebellion, and
after nearly two years constant service
was wour ded in the battle of the Wilder
ness. He was a good citizen, serving two
terms as councilman from Ward -Four,
and was former colonel of the L. V. T..
and Past Commander of the Heath Post.
G. A. r. He is survived by three broth
ers. one sister, and a daughter, Mrs.
Georgia Brown of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Church Notices.

At the Second street UniverSalist
church. Rev. F.. +. Barton will preach
at 1890 o'clock, Sunday. Sunday
School at 11.45.
st. Metthews' church, Rev. w. +.
Livingston, rector: Second Sunday in
Lent. Morning service at 1890 o'clock
Sunday School at 11.45 O'Clock.
At the First Baptist church this Sat
urday afternoon at 80 Rev. G. p. COe.
superintendent of the Baptist laska
mission work. Will speak in the inter-
ests of the work among the Alaskans.
All who attend will be fully repaid.
All are cordially invited.
The special meeting at the First
Baptist church are full Of interest.
Evangelist Hatch is preaching with
power. The services are attended by
increasing numbers. Service. Saturday
evening at 80; Sunday morning at
1880 with sermon by the pastor Mr..
Otho l.. Hatch will sing ut this SER
vice. Afternoon meetings at 80 and
at I, conducted by Evangelist Hatch.
You are invited to attend.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. W.
Canham. pastor: 1920, morning wor-
ship, with sermon by the pastor; sub
ject: The Macedonian Cry" At the
close of the sermon the annual offering
will be taken for foreign missions; II
NJ, Sunday School; p. NJ. meeting of
the Junior Epworth League; els De
votiOnal service of the Senior Epworth
League, topic. "Glorifying Cod" :.
general service and the week night
services. next week. will be omitted on
account of the special services at the
Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Church Notices,

Free Baptist church. Rev. H. IT,
Hayes. pastor. Usual services during
the day and evening.
Universalist church, Rev. Oluf Tand-
berg. pastor. Usual services during the
day, with sermon by the pastor at
morning service 1880.
First Baptist church. Rev. L. Fl.
Clarke, pastor. Public worship at 10 50
A. NJ. with sermon by he pastor. Usual
services during !he day.
Christ church Rev. Robert w. Plant,
rector. Morning prayer and sermon at
1870 A. NJ; Sunday school and rector $
Bible class at noon; evening service at
7.3O
Congregational church. Rev J. Lang
don Quimby, pastor. Morning worship
at 1870 and in the evening at 1.30. Sun
Gay school Il. II AS; Junior t;ndeavor
at $50
Methodist church, Rev. r. NJ JOSEF
lyn, pastor. Usual morning service at
1890 A. NJ with sermon by the pastor.
Sunday school at noon. Evening SER
vice at 1.30 o'clock. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
QUICK WITTED ENGINEER
Saves Boat Train from a Wreck In
Newport, r. !.

Newport. Z. l., March 1.-The timely
discovery by the engineer OF an ohstruc
tion placed on the tracks Of the New
York. New Haven & Hartford r. r. Just
outside of the city. probably prevented
the wrccking of the boat train from Bos-
ton. tonight. Five railroad ties had been
tive struck them with considerable force,
although the power had been reversed
ana the brakes set Four of the ties were
picked up by the cow-catchcr and thrown
where it remained fast when the train
was brought to II standStil. An inves-
tigation is being made, tn" officials he
lieVng that the accident was the result
of a boyish prank rather than deliberate
attempt to wreck the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The three coal sheds situated on the
water front between the G.. & r. bridge
and the railroad freight yards, which
were formerly the property of the Ding
ley estate, but recently purchased by the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. of this
city. are now undergoing the process of
demolition. The work will occupy con-
siderable time. as the sheds are about so
feet long. Langdon Paul is the contrac-
tor in charge of the work and he has had
a crew Of men at work since Monday.
For several decades the sheds have stood
as a landmark. and their removal will
afford an unobstructed view Of the river
and the Boston steamer and other YES
sells will be sighted from the street. long
before their arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
COURT MARTIAL
For Russian Officers In Charge Of Fir.
ing Squad Jan. 10.

st. Petersburg. March S.--G.I0 A. M
III" court martial of the officers and Sev
eral men of the battery firing the salute
at the blessing of the waters of the Neva
on January 10, which scattered bullets all
around the imperial party participating in
that ceremony. was concluded. yesterday.
and the verdict will be announced. today.
During the trial the accused testified that
the guns had not been inspected since
the practice of two days before; that no
count Of cartridges had been made: that
tho guns were loaded in the absence o;
the proper officials as provided by the
regulation. and that no responsible officer
attended to the training of the guns. and
all pleaded guilty to charges of neglect of
duty. No testimony, however. tending 10
show the existence of Il plot against the
EMPEROR was brought out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
st. Patrick's Day Concert.

An enjoyable feature of the special st.
fdtflckS day concert program which
was given ut the Opera house, last even
ing. ~ the Home orchestra, WAS the VIC
I'm solo 10y I'rof. Theme. THE Harp That
once Through Taru'S Halls" For to-
night and Sunday the program viii be:
March-"king Joker. Grady
cVcrture-"A Morning, Noon and Night, i"
Suppe
PiccolO Duet
Mcsscrs. IIedemarK and MoclIer.
selection fr. THE StroIlcrs," Ensltnder
Religious Meditation 0st :imc) Burk-ley
lSolo for cello ana violin.J
: Kentucky Memories. Glider
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Gardiner is being flooded with pamph-
lets published by the Maine Agricultural
Experiment Station at Orono. anent the
now noted lest, the Brown-Tail Moth
The pamphlet comprises eight pages of
interesting information on the moth COM
piled by Edith NJ. Patch and is accom-
panied By large placard in which are
illustrated a winter nest of the moth. and
specimens of the caterpillar and grown
moth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
George w. Dow.

George w. Dow, well-known citizen
of PittstCn. passed into eternal rest
yesterday, after a protracted illness. He
was prominent in fraternal circles and
numbered many Gardiner people among
his close friends. He was g. years of age
ana is survived by one brother and one
sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The Monarch" paint, Decker &
Day Co. are agents for, has great
reputation, said to be paint that
measures up to 100 per cent. pure. All
pure lead, zinc and linseed oil. it is
easy to guarantee such paint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

feet interior Canadian trade, but the
aggregate volume of spring business
booked compares well with q year ago.
Montreal reports country trade quiet.
put city trade is picking up. Cold
weather at Winnipeg has not interfered
with spring trade. which is opening
We'll particularly in millinery. Dry
goods are also active.
Failures for the week number -. rs
against II in this week year ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The anniversary of the Irish saint.
st. Patrick, was not marked by any
unusual demonstration in Gardiner
yesterday although green ribbons dec
grated lots of iassies hair, and sham
rocks We're il some mems coats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
CAUSE OF ALARM.
Sea Is Eating Into Coronado Beach Il
California.

San Diego. Cal, March 1.-THE sea con-
tnucS to eat into the Coronado beach and
much alarm is felt. The great hotel IS
threatened and q force of men are work
ing night and day dropping bags of sand
in front of the devastating waves. The
boulevard has been eaten away and sew
eral dwellings, are threatcned Seven
thousand bags OF sand have been tumbled
over the bluff. and 20.000 more ready to be
used. The highest tide is vet come Sun
day being the maximum, six feet and
three inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

A special meeting Of the Maine Coln-
manuery fO- comforting degrees WIS
held Friday evening, but the Assembly
will not be given until next friday
the 9th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Have you noticed the remarkable
picture in & H. Beane's corner WIN
dow? "First reading of the emanci-
patton proclamation" 1t is we'll worth
ones time to walk quite a distance to
see it. Take home a box of "Epi-
curean" chocolates for the sunday
rest. they are SO pure, delicious and
only &c. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The largest crowd of the season at
tended the concert, supper and dance
ut the West Winthrop Grange hall,
Thursday evening. The concert consist
ed OF IL recital by Prof. Menander Dem
nett of Lewiston. intcrspersed by in
Strumental music by Mrs. Carrie Os-
borne, Miss Abbie HoWerd and Pedro
Libby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

General Order No l. was published
Friday, accepting the resignation of
Sergeant w. W. keene of r. Co. and
appointing John w. Kane. late A Co.
18th Mass lnfy., and l.. $. Signal Corps.
to succeed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

DR.. Glide on Palmer Circle No. 1. hold
business meeting on Monday evening
next. At the conclusion of the business
session, a box social will be the attrac-
ton. to which the public IS cordially in
vited. The affair will be held in G. A. r.
hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Two recruits reported for admission,
Thursday. William II. Jenkins of Pep
perrll. Mass, late Il Co., i0t Mass. Inry..
assigned to o Co. and John O'Donnell of
Portland, late + Co.. 18th Me. Infy., as
signed to NJ Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Webber Bros. have a window display
of RobesOn's fine cutlery that cannot
be passed by without attracting ones
attention. 1t is really a remarkable
display and the prices plainly marked
on each article. All are fully guar
anteed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

necenber there were 13 days Of this
frigid weather; in January ~ IN feb-
ruary. II, and thus far in March. b. The
,o.t rainfall was January Uh. The
n"av,,us roinstorm occurred October
oOth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
SOLD RY

-
LOCKE q HEWETT.
F. L. WEBER,
GEO. D. HASKELL
MERRILL BROS,
GEO. w. WADLEIGH,
A. M. BROWN,
r. +. WELSH,
z. N. MOVES, H
J. e. CUNNINGHAM.
FARMERS SUPPLY &C.
CHAMBERLAIN E. LApD.
c..r,x.. GARDINER.
,..x.o. HALL0WELL.
FOLSOM & MAsTERMAN'
READFIELD CORNER.
A. M. BOWMAN e. CO.,
oo, MANCHESTER.
GEO. A. kENNISoN,
wHiTcOMB & CANNON,
MORRILL, & CRAIG,
WATERvILLE,
w. w. kYE co,
KENT ( SCOTT, --o'
BE BENTON STATION.
ALLAN 4 POLLARD,
..-.,- WINsL0W.
BoWD0INHAm.
Q. =. SHERBURNE & CO..
RICHMOND.
FULLER H0LWAY COMPANY,
DISTRIBUTORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The police interrupted a quiet little
cider drinking party on Bridge street.
night. and warned the partlcl-
pants that a repetition of the offence
would lead to arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Supt. H. J. Carrick of c. f. Tayntor
& Co, is now at Sanibel, Fla, with
Mr.. Tayntor enjoying a months outing
there. He expects to remain there I'M
til about April 1st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Record Weather.

j. E. Brann, who has kept a record
Of the weather conditions, furnishes ar
interesting item. According to his rec
ord. there have been 80 mornings with
the thermometer at or below zero In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Miss Patch, the States brown-tail moth
expert left this city for Orono. yesterday.
after inspecting the trees ard foliage IN
sea- ch of the little pest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The Sunshine Society meeting. yester-
day afternoon, was we'll attended. ana
considerable routine business was trans
acted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Thomas Mcclure reported for duty.
Friday. from furlough to Providence,
r. |. Mr.. Mcclure has been absent on
fourlOugh for some IA years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

The Old South League will hold its
regular meeting with Mrs. Charles AL
exander, Monday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

By unanimous request. Rev. c. W
Lowell will continue as pastor of tli'
Gardiner M. E. church another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Chapel services, Sunday: Mass at
80 A. NJ. and sermon by Chaplain
Nelligan; morning service at 1915 A.
NJ, and sermon by Chaplain BuTrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
NATIONAL HOME.

Nathaniel Mckinley has returned from
visit of several weeks in New York
City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

H. d. Austin, gateman at Lowelrs
crossing, who has been i'll some days,
is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Mrs. Elise Bullen. who has been the
guest of her sisters. Mrs. OK. Tilden
and Miss Celia Hurd, has returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Miss Sarah Williams of Bowdoinhan
is visiting friends in this city.

What a tonic beef. wine and iron is
for this spring weather, only SOC. al
Jackson Bros
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

A booked the next attraction ut the
Opera House is The Mummy and the
Humming Bird Wednesday. April ;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Mrs. f. c. Stevens, who has been
passing the winter in Hallowell. has
returned to Chelsea to open her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

A quartet Of weary waggles" were sent
out OF town. yesterday forenoon. after
having nights rest at the police sta
dion. 6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Mrs frankie Howe of Rockland /
visiting friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

one OF the pleasant events of the
winter in TOgus was the very enjoyable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
HALLOWELL.

The Juvenile dancing class will meet
at City hall this afternoon at l o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
WJNTH Rt)f.

Clifford Gordon of Waterville, was
in town, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Miss Catherine Jewell succeeds to
the clerkship left vacant by the resig-
nation of Miss Louise Carey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
President of Tufts III.

Mcdfcrd. Mass, March H., Rev. FL
mer II. Capen. u. d., president of
Tufts college. is i'll at mis- college resi-
dence with pneumonia. His physicians
said this afternoon. that his condition
was serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Prof. Geo, (, Pollock Dead.

Denver. Col. March 11.-Geo. +. Pol
lock. professor Of languages AT Denver
University, died, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
A Tired Stomach

~ reQ Stomach
Does not get much good
for you out Of what you
eat. for it. does not digest
much-it is wosteful. IL
feels sore and lame and is
easily distressed and often
upset by food. The best
treatment is a course Of
ood'sSarsaparilla
which is positively une-
qudlled for all stomach
troubles.
For testimonials Of remarkable cures
send Tor Book on Dyspepsia, No. S.
c. l. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18
Local Notice,

Golden bitters for stomach trouble.
No cure, no pay. soc. at Beane's.
diff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Bert Nutting of Portland, has been
visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, SIS.

]. Wilson Hall of Boston, was bust
ness visitor, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

Helen y. Gale returned, yesterday
from Il visit in Lewiston.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-16

We offer One Hundred Dollars 70
ward for any ease Of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls catarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY a CO., Toledo. o.
We, the Undersigned, have known +,
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable In all
business transaetiens and financially
able 20 carry out any obligations made
by his hrm.
wALDlNo, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o
Hall's catarrh Cure Is taken inter.
nally, aetiug directly upon the hlool
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials seut free. Puee rs eeats
per bottle. Sold By an druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonstipa.
tion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-16

mcnt workshops for the unemployed. He
hoped the unemployed act. passed last
session, would tend To- the alienation
of their suhcriugs to some degree. lie
concluded as followss
CT should hope that under the act
which the government passed last scs.
sion, imperfect though it may bc-im.
perfect, indeed. as I think Il is, for
I personally preferred the measure In
its old shape-but under that act. with
the aid Of the public spirit and the
generosity Of those who themselves be
long 60 the metropolis, although they
do not live In the east end among the
sufferers whore cause you have come
here 10 plead today do not believe
that the bin, 90 aided, viii not do some.
thing materially, something lasting. n
not 20 put on end TO, at least 20 miti
gate. a state of distress which / can
most truly assure those whom I am
addressing the government recognize
acknowledge and dcplorc, and which,
as far as they are scvcrally and col
leetvely concerned, they will do
everything In their power 10 mitigate. i"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-16
A rondon pemonstration.

From the London Times we take thc
following description Of a recent dem.
orsraiion Of the wives Of unemployed
IN London, and a paragraph from Bal.
four's respond to their request that
their husbands be given work.
The demonstration was perhaps the
most striking and significant Of the
kind that has been held In London for
several generations. The women who
composed tho greater part Of It be.
longei. obviously, to the poorer classes.
The bulk Of them we're the wives Of
navyies. dockers and casual laborors
generally, and the pinch Of poverty and
hunger. brought about by the uncm.
ploymcnt Of their husbands, could
easily be traced in their dress and In
their white and drawn faces. A large
number Of women carried babies IN
their arms Tho alternative was 60
STAY at home and iosc their share, Tor
whatever Il was worth, In what they
understood was 20 be a great occasion.
Tho absence Of several hundreds of
women who had been expected 20 take
their place In The ranks was accounted
for by their acceptance Of this alterna.
tive. Many Of the mothers lod children
Of very tender years by the hand, while
others were fortunate enough 60 got
their young ones accommodated In one
Of tho three carts which brought ur
the rear Of the procession.
Mr. Balfour met this delegation az
the express command OF King Edward
and addressed them In a speech In
which he gave them plainly 90 under
stand that the government could do
nothing FOR them by opening govern
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-16
international Live stock Meeting.

Chicago. H., Dec. 16.-Tho great
updor tho auspices Of the exposition
association opened this morning in the
new exposition building at the Union
stock ysris. The building in which
the show is held Is the largest build
ing Of It's kind in the world and was
only recently completed. It's dimen.
sions arc enormous and II contains am.
pie space for live stock shows even on
the largest scale. Notwithstanding the
fact that the number OF entries is much
larger than ever before, there would
be room enough In the stables and show
rings for many more animals. The
list Of entries shows n total Of 26e2.
In the ten classes Of horses $40 horses
have been entered. Nine hundred and
twenty-five head Of cattle viii be shown
IN seven breeding and weight classes.
For the $50 sheep there are i2 classes
FOR both weight and breed, while S67
hogs have been entered In the eight
classes provided. Not only In number
Of classes and entries but also In quail.
i,y tho entries Of this year far sur.
paau those Of any former year In the
history Of these cpositions. The judg
ing Of horses alone would make the
show an event Of the greatest inter
cat. Nearly every agricultural state
Of the union is represented by entries
and there are also some from Canada
and several European countries,
Never before has ono Of the stock
shows In this city attracted 20 many
visitors from all parts Of the country
ne this ono, and tho hotels In the neigh.
borhQod Of the unioh Stock yards are
crowded 10 the limit Of their capacity
The list Of prizes IL unusually large
and generous this year and spirited
competing among the exhibitions is ex.
peclod.