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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
she third, $50; and the fourth $40. The

the third, $40; and the fourth $40. The
first lady's prize will be a $40 gold watch;
the second $50 diamond ring; the third a
$40 breach, and the fourth, a $40 gold
neck chain These prizes will be given to
those making the highest number of points
in tw enty five registered games Mr.. Carr
will himself keep the list. Should per-
son after registering twenty five uns make
still higher score, he can have that regis
tered ia place of his lowest score This
offer is absolutely fair and in no way
gambling. The winners Of the prizes
will get them solely on account Of superior
skill The contest will close Saturday,
August 26, and the prizes will be presented
in the casino that evening. Alley keepers
and attaches will not be allowed to enter
the contest.
gathering of unusual interest met on
Saturday at the cottage home Of Mis-. Til
I lie Bleyer on West avenue. Mrs Bleyler is
the widow Of Mr.. Florence Bleyler Of the
Twelfth Regiment N. J. Vols. Mr.. and
Mrs. BIeyler had many friends among the
survivors Of the regiment as they were both
prominent in G. A. r. circles. Mrs. Bley-
er is now department. president Of the La
dies Of the G. A. r. of New Jersey and ex
National encampment to be held in Denver
early in September. Saturday was Mrs.
Bleyler's birthday and her home society,
the Hatch Circle Ladies of the G. A. r. Of
Camden, determined to honor the occasion.
She was expecting about fifteen, but forty
/ eight sat down to dinner and forty-fiye to
supper. Among the number were half
dozen members Of Hatch post who present.
ed her with beautiful bouquet. The
ladies formed circle about her and after
| singing with warm and kindly greeting
we gladly welcome thee" presented her
with a handsome iardiniere containing a
Norway pine or star plant. coach ride
about town was enjoyed by all. The Sum
NIT Park choir sernaded them in the even
| ing with patriotic songs and gave three
cheers for Mrs. Bleyler. The circle respond
ed in song. The ladies and gentlemen left
on the 10 p, M, train glad OF the day and
and charmed with the attractions of Pit
man and With the graciousness Of their hos
tess. Beside those from Camden were Mrs.
Barclay Gaunt of Woodbury., Mrs Annie
Wallen, Mrs. Lizzie Wallen and Mr.. Chas.
Wallen of Vineland, Mrs Mary Tuner, Of
Millyille, Mrs. Shaw. of Bridgeton and post
commander Donaldson. Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
REDWOOD

William Lacy rides out in fine new
cushion tire buggy purchased Of Joseph
Jackson.
Misses Margaret and Victoria Justice, Of
Pittsburg, are spending some time with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. W N.
Justice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Shindler spent a
few days last week with the latters mother,
Mrs. Anna Martin.
Reed strang now rides new motor
bicycle.
The farmers are getting out their pota-
toes The crop is fairly good, but prices
low.
Next Sunday there will be quarterly
meeting in orr church.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Clendenning enter
tanned relatives from Philadelphia oyer
Sunday.
There are quite a number Of tranIps seen
about our town now.
Miss Ethel shute is visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
PsaehbIow Cottage Is wsll allsd with
visitors now.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13

Bi Jumbo cigars ars better than ever.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
Bent Her Double.

Il knew no one, fer four weeks, when
was sick with typhoid and kidney tron-
bic, writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, of Pitts
burg, Pa, and when got better, although
had one of the best doctors could get, I
was bent double. and had to rest my hands
on my knees when walked From this
terrible affection was rescued by Electric
Bitters, which restored my health and
strength, and now can walk as straight as
ever. They are simply wonderful. =
Guaranteed to cure stomach, liver and
kidney disorders; at Joseph ". Meritt's
drug store; price 50 cents. 7-6-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
PEDRickToWN.

Howard Pedrick, Of Woodbury. spent
Sunday with James Pedrick and wife.
Mrs Ella Morrison is spendinga few
weeks IN Ocean City.
Mrs. Mary E. Justice entertained Miss
Reba Stevenson, Of Wenonah, a few days
last week,
Miss Helen Riggs was an oyer Sunday
visitor with D. r. Morrison and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Perry spent Sunday
with relatives near Woodstown
Several friends from Salem, came to
spend the day with Mrs. Charles Hendriok-
son, Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank spadara, Of New
York, are spending the summer at Dr..
Blacks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas, Robinson are en-
teTtainiDg Charles Robinson and family
and Mrs Abbie Gordon, OF Atlantic City
and Mrs. james Scnll and children, Of
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
A Surprise Party.

4 pleasant surprise party may be given
TO your stomach and liver, by taking q
medicine which will relieve their pain and
discomfort. viz: Dr. King s New Life Pills.
They are most wonde rful remedy, afford
ing sure relief and cure for headache, dizzi-
ness and constipation. rs cents at Merritt's
drug store. 7.6-1m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
Forced to starve.

B. f. Leek, Of Concord, Kentucky, says:
For twenty years suffered agonies, with
a sore on my upper lip, SO painful, some
times, that could not eat, After vainly
trying everything else, / cured ii, with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve = It's great for
burns, cuts. and wounds. As Joseph w.
Merritt's drug store; Only $50. IN.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-07-13
Mid Summer Reductions In
Mems Suits and Trousers
Save d Third
| ofUsualCo
Clothing That Will
Give Good Service
Plenty of Variety
All Sizes

Remainders Of seventy styles of suits
Dozens of patterns of trousers
Kinds we shall not replenish- prices reducedto
make It an object for our customers to help US
clear up.
Comparatively small quantities of each sort,
but an aggregate of hundreds Of suits and scores
OF pairs Of trousers. Your size is in the col
lection, in more than good pattern. If you
are among the early corners you may find it in ex-
actly the pattern you would most prefer
Every piece is all wool. All are we'll tailored,
neatly finished edges, and button holes.
Mostly half lined with cool mohair
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
READ ALL This.
You Never Know the Moment when this In
formation may Prove of Infinite Value.

1t is worth considerable to any citizen of Bel
fast to know how to be cured of painful, annoy.
ing and itching piles. Know then that Doan's
Ointment is positive remedy for all itchness of
the skin. piles, eczema, etc. One application re
lieves and Soothes. Read this testimony of its
merit:
L. Z. Putnam, poultry farmer, living two miles
out on the Searsport avenue, Belfast Maine, near
the stock farm, says: "As said in a testimonial
given in 1893 Doan's Ointment did more for me
than any preparation of the kind had previously
used l had been annoyed with itching hemorr-
holds for years and had experimental with nu-
merous remedies. but whatever relief found was
only short and temporary. 1t was different
case with DOan'S Ointment which l procured at
the City Drug Store. The first application re-
lieved me and a short treatment brought com.
plete cure. have had no return of my old trouble
for six years past. and must give Doan's Oint-
ment all the credit for my cure''
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doan's-and take no
other.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
DIED..

Bowen. In Winnebago, Wis March 25, Frank
W. Bowen of Amberg, Wis, formerly of Belfast,
aged 81 years, months and II days.
CARTER. In Bluehill, March 70, Moses Carter
aged 81 years. months and 2 days.
CONDOR. In South BrOOksvil!e, March &c, Rich.
ard II. Condor, aged IS years.
nor. aged II years, 3 months and q days.
CRoCKETT. In Prospect, March q, Ann, wife
of Kingsbury Crockett aged IS years.
Dow In Hluehi, March y, Jonathan Dow,
aged IS years, II months and "a days.
DODGE. In Burnham, March o. Mrs. Jack
Dodge.
DAVIS. In Islesboro, March %. Chauncey
Davis. aged IS years.
HIGGINS. In Hartford, Conn.,, March %, Henry
w., son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Higgins aged
years and months.
HOPKINS. In Belfast, April 5. Charles A.
Hopkins. aged 4s years, Ii months and % days.
HOWARD. In South Brooksville, March q,
Mrs. Harriet Howard.
MASON. In Bangor. March %, Charles T. Ma
son.
PITCHER. In South WaldOboro, March "a,
George H. Pitcher, aged 70 years
RICH. In ROston, in the General Hospital
April 2, Rev. }. N. Rich, formerly of Brooks,
aged.1 years.
SMALL. In Sunset, Deer Isle. March "a, Ralph
b. Small, aged 20 years aud months.
WEBH. In DXmont. March %, Charles H.
Webb, formerly OF Bangor, aged Is years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
MARRIED..

GRINpLE- ROBERTSON. In Orland, March %
Raymond NJ. Grinde of Bucksport and Miss
Margaret d. Robertson of Orand.
Pol HlGtGINs pF IN Befast April Srd by
dixie and Mrs Hattie }. Foster OF Rockport.
JOYCE-MOREY. In Deer Isle, March IS, Win.
field q. Joyce and Miss Luella Morey, both OF
Deer Isle.
SNELL-PELToN. In Manchester, March ~
Jason W. Smell OF China and Miss Ina NJ. Pelton
of Augusta.
MooN-MooN. In Bar Harbor, March IL, James
Alvah Moon and Miss Myra A. Moon, both OF
Hancock.
TAYLoR-WHITING. In Pittsfield, March o.
Walter Ambrose Taylor and Mrs Luverne Smith
Whiting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
BORN.

CoLLAMoRE. In Lncolnville, March 26, to Mr..
and Mrs. Bert COllamore, a son.
CONLEY. In Stonington, March %, to Rev,
Henry W. and Minnie whitney, Conley, daugh.
ter
KNOwLTON. In StOningtOn. March "a. to Mr.
, ton. a daughter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
DaintyFoods
Demand It

IN EVERY Receipt that calls for cream
of tartar, soda, or baking powder, use
the Royal Baking Powder. Better results
will be obtained because of the absolute
purity and great leavening strength of the
Royal. 1t will make the food lighter,
sweeter, of finer flavor, more digestible and
wholesome 1t is always reliable and uni
form in its work.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
NORTH SEARSPORT ITEMS.
Charles MaSSure is on the sick list.
Mrs, Charles SeekinS is in Door health.

Mrs. Charles Seekins is in poor health
Our town schools will begin Tuesday ,
April 18th.
Mrs. Annie Nickerson and son Lindley
visited at j. S. NickerSon's last week.
Miss Sadie Nickerson of Swanville was in
town Sunday, the guest of Miss Theodate
MeritheW.
Rufus Mudgett of Stockton Springs was
in town last week, the guest of Mrs.
Catherine COlcOrd.
John Hutchings of Brooks was in town
last week. He has hired with the railrOa d
company at Cape Jellison.
Mrs. Magner arrived by train from the
West Monday to attend the funeral of her
mother, Mrs. e. b. Fernald.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
PROSPECT FERRY.

PKOSPECT FERRY.
Messrs. Aubrey and Alonzo Gina of
Presque Isle visited their uncle, Capt. A. A.
CHM, last week -. Isaiah BOwdoin ard Al
fred FRYE are at home from Colby for the
Easter vacation. -. Mrs. Charles Banks was
in Bangor one day last week on business.
80. Miss Mildred Grindie visited friends in
Holden last week.. Several in this place
have had the German measles. Miss Han
nah Heagan is visiting relatives in Bangor
and Brewer. John Gidden of Frankfort
called on friends here last Sunday ...Sam
Batchelder of Brewer visited his brother,
E. R. Batchelder, last Saturday and Sunday.
....Several men from this place are work
| ing on the new railroad. Mrs. Eugene
Barnes entertained the Ladies' Club March
| 29th
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-04-06
PROSPECT.

Carleton of Winterport will move the
house belonging to Mr.. Arthur Heagen that
must be moved on account Of the railroad.
49,. The Lydia midget house has been
ere IS anoep Soae 1 paee at ne
Spnney house. Work began this week on
the prelimnaries for building bridge over
the Carley brooke. MIR. William @. Spin
ney has been very sick. His daughter, Miss
Lillian Spinney Of Belfast, has been caring
for him. Mr.. Everett Littlefield is very
sick with typhoid fever
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
JEALOUS HALFBREED
MURDERS HIS WIFE

Durand, Wis, May 19.-Joseph Cane,
aged As, farmer near Eau Gale, Dunn
county, it is alleged, today killed his
wife, aged 80, with rifle, one shot pass
ing. thru her arm, another entering her
breast and the third passing thru the
back Of her head after she had fallen.
Cane is a half breed Indian, and was
intensely jealous of his wife. A quar-
rel started, it is said, and Mrs. Cane fed
from the house. When twenty rods dis
tant she was killed.
It is reported that Cane reloaded his
rifle and for several hours resisted
neighbors who tried to capture him. He
finally started for Menomonie. with the
expressed intention to surrender to the
sheriff.
Menomonie, Wis, May 19.-.-Gane
was brought before Judge Florin this
morning and pleaded not guilty. On
| motion of his attorney the case was
continued until Monday, May 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
TWO TRIALS FOR MURDER
SHIELDS CASE AT BENSON AT
TRACTS MUCH ATTENTION.
HORSE RACE LED TO CRIME.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Benson, Mimi, May 1s9.-Court con-
vened here this week with Judge Qvale
on the bench. The calendar contains
twenty civil and seven criminal
cases, and in addition five indictments
t Hsae h0 beng oS ONE ss sganst j john
Shields for murder in the first degree
| for killing Clinton Maxon near. Kerk-
hoven last December, and one for MUIR
der in the second degree against Her
man Maggie for. the killing Of Ole T..
Lee last January.
men and had worked around Kerkhoven
several years. They met on Dec. %
on the road leading into Kerkhoven.
Both were riding horses. After argu-
ing few minutes, Maxon proposed a
horse race, the winner to take both
horses. Shields finally consented and
course was laid out. They were to
run down to the Kerkhoven mile board
and return.
Shields won the race and demanded
Maxon' s horse, but Maxon refused to
give it up. Hot words passed between
them and Shields asserts that Maxon
struck him and rode away.
Z . The next day when Shields was go
ing into Kerkhoven he says that Maxon
crawled out from under the elevator
platform and shot three times at him,
but it is generally believed that
Shields mistook a man who is known
to have been shooting rabbits there
for Maxon. Shields borrowed a. double
barreled shotgun and cartridges for the
purpose, he said, of shooting foxes and
went in search of Maxon, who wanted
to shake hands and make up.
Shields told Maxon to stand back
or he would blow his head off. Maxon
did not stop and Shields fired, the
charge striking Maxon in the stomach
Lyndon A. Smith of Montevideo is
assisting County Attorney Champlin il
the prosecution. G. L. Kane and E. l.
Thornton will have charge Of the de-
fenSe g
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
BUTTE IN THE LEAD
Scores in First Events of Montana In
terscholastic Meet.
Special to The Journal.

SPECIAL 90 Inc JouEuaA'
Missoula, Mont, May 19.-The Sec
ond state interscholastic meet was
started under the most favorable cir
cumstances. Preliminary exercises oc-
cupied the forenoon, and at 2 O'Clock
the main events commenced. The
weather is perfect and fully 1000 per-
sons thronged the campus when the Off
cial fred his pistol. It was the most
representative attendance ever seen at a
meet of this kind in Montana. 4
Four events were decided during the
day-mile run, broad jump, putting the
shot and the 440-yard run. Bernard
Pierce of Butte won the mile run, break
ing all of last years records. Time, 4
minutese Sc rs seconds. Butte led at
the end Of the day with twelve points;
Anaconda was second with eight; Mis-
soula third with six; Broadwater,
fourth, with five; Flathead, fifth with
three, and Billings sixth, with two.
In the second state defamation con-
test, in which nineteen high schools par
ticipated, Miss Marjorie Chambers of
the. Hamilton high school won first
place and Ben Rosenthal Of the Butte
high school, second. Miss Elizabeth
Short of the Park City high school was
third. Miss Chambers acclaimed elbow
the La Rue Stakes We're Won.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
CANADA'S CROPS
IN GOOD SHAPE
GOVERNMENT REPORT HOLDS OUT
A FINE PROSPECT.
Fruit in Eastern Sections Has Suffered
! to Some Extent and the Apple Crop
/ Will Be Rather Light-Stando Of Win
/ ter Wheat Is Declared to Be Good.

Special to The Journal. ,@=a@
/ Toronto, May 19.AThe official report on the
crops issued by the provincial department Of
agriculture holds out better prospects than for
Winter wheat especially, one of the main
staples, makes excellent showing, and q
less acreage has been plowed up than In the
past two or three seasons. The damage feared
from the cold winds of April has been gen
orally averted by subsequent propitious weather
conditions. Winter rye also promises well.
Glover is exceptionally good, but grass. gen
orally is backward owing to the cold springs,
tho the growth is now vigorous and cattle are
generally out pasture. - ~ -.
Fruit trees appear to have suffered to some
extent from the exceptionally severe winter. and
the apple crop will be comparatively light
Livestock generally came thru the winter
| Sence..t 49,! .. .
| Spring seeding is all completed under idea
| conditions and week earlier than usual
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
ARKANSAS S0LONS
FACE DOODLE TRIALS
New York Sun Special Service.

me" 4oih GUN SpeCAdA ooAsASe'
Memphis, Tenn, May 19.-Three
more members of the Arkansas legisla-
ture, two senators and a representa-
tive, have been indicted on a charge of
bribery. The accused are Senator A..
w. Rison of Polaski county, Senator
William c.. Gross Of Crawford county,
and representative George P. Chapline
of Monroe county.
Four members Of the late general as
sembly are now under indictment for
bribery, Representative Andrews of
Nevada county having been arrested q
week ago. All are charged with offer
ing brides in connection iwithSa meas
'ure authorizing a big bond issue for
levee purposes. "
The indictments charge the men with
offering ridiculously small sums for the
votes Of others, the average tender be-
ing about a hundred dollars, altho
one was only $50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
BOY A SUICIDE; ovERsruD1ED.

Milwaukee May 19.-Charles Abram, aged II
wears has committed suicide at his home here by
taking carbe1ic acid. The youthful suicide was
to have graduated as the yaledictorian Of his
class next MONTH and 1t is thought his act
was due to close application 70 studT4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
NE,CKWEAR.

Exclusive styles, characteristic of
the Pickering store, in white Stocks,
Turnovers, Collar and Cuff sets, Coat
sets, Chemisettes, Windsor and Null
Ties, Linen Collars, Lace novelties;
values that are Incompatible, at,
each. SOC and 75c
Snecis1 Values in Shopninp Raes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
GLOVES.

Kayser's Patent Finger Tipped Silk.
Gloves, in the stylish colors. Pair,
soc, Use, $1.OO.
Fowne's Celebrated English Lisle
Thread, in the stylish colors. Pair,
soc, Use. @s
Coronet, the best kid Glove on the
avenue for the money. Spring weight
Pique or Cape Stock. 81 m
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19

I'm TEE LONG RUN

It's the real, genuine values
that count the most for. econ
omy and satisfaction.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
HOSIERY.

The best for the least money at
Pickering Lace Lisle, Silk Isisle,
Embroidered Lisle; superb collec-
ton, representing the best products
of Germany most celebrated max
ers. Extraordinary values at, pair,
Soc, Use, $1.OO. --..- ,
New Warm Weather Underwear.
GIRDLES.
Have you talked with our Girdle art
list? She makes them to your order,
from the finest brilliant lustre Mes
f Ta6R Ribbon. .$1.25
Best Assortment. Best Values.
White Wash Belts,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-19
CORSETS.

The newest and most approved mod
els in Kabo, Memo, R. & G. and
American Lady Corsets. An expert
corsetiere will wait on you and ex--
plain the merits and advantages of
the Pickering Store Corsets. Popu-
lar prices; each, $1.OO, $3.50,
$500.
Nam Whita Muslin PatticnatS.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-26

Jamestown--Norther Pacific sur
veyors are looking for good route up
the Yellowstone valley for an extern
sion Of the line from New Salem up
through Mckenzie county.
Starkwea,her-S Svendhal, who
had been working with the surfacing
crew Of A. Guthrie & Co, committed
suicide bv hanging himself In a boxcar
on the kidetrac1 at Munich. ~
Flasher - The Hustler says there
were some landseekers here during
the fair who we're willing to pay $25
per acre for land but baked on CSC to
see the fair.
Fargo-The big list of gold medals
and other prizes won by North Dako-
ia at the Lewis and Clark exposition
is gratifying to the people of this
state. #. s a-.E @@
Linton-There are said to have been
sixtv-five threshing II acl,ines m opera
ton in Emmops county this fall
Mnot-Seventeen new Methodist
churches have been dedicated in this
district within the year.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-26
SOON 70 LAUNCH WARsHIPs
Navy Department Announces Vessels
Are Almost Completed - Nineteen
Other Craft Under Construction.

Washington. - Thirteen flrst-class
battleships will soon be added to the
United States navy, several Of which
are nearly ready to be placed in com.
mission, and 10 other vessels, includ.
ing armored cruisers, protected cruis.
ers, torpedo boats and torpedo-boat de-
stroyers, are under construction.
e., The first class battleships WIN Be
placed IN commission within the next
six months.
The bureau of construction and re-
pair the other day prepared state.
-ment showing the progress made on
the vessels during the month Of All.
gust, and how near completion ars
these ships. The most progress, four
per cent, was made on the Mississippi,
which is being constructed by the
Cramps at Philadelphia. The percen.
tage Of completion of the battleships
is: Rhode Island, 93; Virginia, s2S9;
New Jersey, 1913; Georgia, s6.44; Con.
necticut, S6.15; Louisiana, s6.4; Ne
braska, 1858; Minnesota, 71.16; Ver.
mont, G1.4; Kansas, COL; Mississippi,
1871; Idaho, 1896, and New Hamp:
shire, 1872.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-26
Must Obey Law.

Fargo. As result Of recent investi-
cations of the business methods OF
brewing companies, suits involving
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars may
soon be commenced by the govern
mont against the manufacture of sew
sral well.knowp brands of beer to re-
cover revenue license fees dating back
from the time the state was admitted
to tho union. The methods Of the
brewers in distributing their product
In the state has long been the subject
of argument but it has only been re-
Gently that government fhcials have
taken up the matter for investigation.
In all the larger towns in the state
the brewing companies have agents to
whom beer is shipped in the name OF
the brewing company but subjecs 10
the order of ,s>e agent The delivery
of beer to- customers has been under
the supervision of the agents who have
also also made all collections The
method, it is claimed, makes the
agents retailers and it is proposed to
hold the brewing com panies RESPONSE
BILE for the payment Of the retailers;li-.
;censea The companies that have op-
Grated in the state for a numbered
yesfs viii be made defendants in suits
for amounts as great as 820o, 200: