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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

WIIEAT-July. 757s; Sept, 7s7tI77; Dec,
IORN-July, SIS: Sept. 81; May 49,.
GATS-July. 5i32; Sept. 35as@l2; Dec,
SIS; May. 3jIs.
PORK-SCpt., 11.32h.
LARD--Scpt.. S.@7l@: Oct. ?O5; Nov. .
EIES-July, 80; Sept, go: Oct. 9o5
Cash quotations were as follows:
FLO tR-Stea,lN.
WHr2AT-No. !. sprmy 77G7S; 70. J.. a
G0EN-No, - :, 51s4@53; No. yellow. !.
az.
oATs-N9. :. So; No. white. g.; 30.
REE-No. =. 59Tt60
BAItLFG-iO
MALTING-Im,5 -.
Ella Elan SEED-I.CG'4; northw cgtern,
TIMOTHY SEED-4G0.
CLONER-11.25.
RIFS-9. 25H9G0.
PORE-1925
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
AHealthy Stomach

Dear Sirs:- East Sur1y, Me-. Oct. :, 1905.
We are users Of "L. F." Bitters and
have been for over two years now, and
would not know how to get along without
them. We find them great aid to diges-
ton, and sure cure for sick stomach.
Yours truly, Mrs. Mary S. SrINsoN.
Pin your faith to remedy that has cured many
well known people in your town and all over this
Sta,e-,he True =" L. F." Atweod's Bitters-
for half a century the most successful specific for
sluggish liver and bowels.
E. Colored Postal Cards. 50 subjects. Writ. M.
free. H. H. Hay Sens, Selling Agts, Por,lana. Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
pITTSFIELD.

John Patton, who lives with his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Patton. on
Wavcrly street, was taken to the In
sane hospital in Augusta Tuesday for
treatment. For the past year and a
half Mr.. Patton has been III bad con-
.dition and Deputy Sheriff J. d. NJ. Eos
ter notified his family that he must
be looked after. On Sunday he became
violent and was taken into custody by
Officer Dinsmore Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

The young people of the First Zap
,ist church gave Il Daisy sociable ill the
vestry Tuesday evening. The room
was handsomely trimmed with field
daisies and a short musical progrem
was rendered. Refreshments were SER
we'd. The occasion was much enjoyed
by the large number who attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Landlord Fred TOWlc added consider
able new furniture to the Hotel Maine
Central Tuesday. Notwithstanding the
fact that he added IA new rooms il
the hotel last December, he still finds
himself pinchcd for room. Mr.. ToWle
has been in the new house less than
two years, coming there from the
Skowhegan House where he was clerk
for IL years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
NO HOPES OF AN HEIR.
Queen WiIheImina Disappoints Her
Subjects and Probably Herself.

The Hague, July 24.-Queen Wilhcl-
nina was taken ill Monday night. A
premature delivery followed. casting
gloom throughout Holland. 1t was an
nounccd Tuesday morning that the ex-
pectation of an heir to the throne at
this time will not be realized.
1t was announced this evening that
Queen Wilhelmina's condition is sat
isfactory and that it is expected she
will regain her normal health shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

George NJ. Stone, formerly Of this
city. who is employed by the firm
of Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Mass
was in the city Tuesday calling on &C
quaintanccs. He expected to leave
this morning for MoOsehead lake where
he will be employed as engineer for the,
remainder of the summer on the steam
boat of w. II. Wcsson, one of his en-
ployers. He has passed somewhat in
te1rurtcd vacation in Watervlle of
six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
FAIRFIELD.
SMOTHERED IN SANDBANk.
Sad Fate of Five yearotd Fred Alley
Tuesday Afternoon.

Fred Alley, the -ycar-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Alley was killed
while playing near a Sandbank about
noon Tuesday. The children were play
ing near the top of the Sandbank when
the bank gave way, letting the little
fellow down and completely covering
him.
His companions ran for assistance.
When found he lay on his face. There
We're 10 bruises on the body, showing
that death was due to suffocation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Judge T., X Shaw. Mrs. Shaw and
Miss Ethel Knight left Tuesday for
Ocean Point. where they will remain
until September. Recorder Dana +.
Foster of this city will be in charge of
the court during the absence of the
Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,
51{E|I|IR8l86
In Effect June 4 1925.

GOING WEST-sS A. NJ, for Lewiston,
Farmington, Rangeley. Rockland. Port
land. Boston, Quebec and Montreal; 9.45
a. N. 04O A. NJ, Sundays only for
Rockiand, Lewiston, Portland and Bos-
ton. Brunswick, Lewiston, Pennington,
RangeIey, Fabyans. Lancaster and
Beecher' Falls; 312 p. NJ, local for Port
land: ass p. NJ, express for Brunswick,
Rockland, Lewiston. Portland, Boston,
No. Conway and Bartlett; 545 p. NJ, Sun.
DAYS only, for Portland and Boston, con-
Meeting with through sleeper for New
York; 40 P. NJ, for South Gardiner; TO- AZ
p. NJ, dialy for Lewiston, Bath, Rock
land Portland and Boston; Las A NJ.
GOING EAsT-2.45 A. NJ. for skowhe-
gan, Bangor; Moosehead Lake, Carbon
and Aroostook County, st. John and
the Provinces; 25S A. NJ, Bangor, Calais
and Bar Harbor; 908 A. NJ, for Water
VILE and Skowhegan, Oakland and way
stations to Lewiston; 6.1S A. NJ, for Wa
teryille, Foxcroft, Bangor; 12N. noon for
Bangor, Bar Harbor. Aroostook County,
st. John and Halifax, Lewiston and way
stations via Waterville; IA P. NJ, ex-
press for Buckspors and daily to Bangor
willie. Oakland Bingham. skowhegan.
Belfast, Foxcroft, Bangor and Malta
wamkeag; 7.33 p. NJ, for Waterville and
Ekowhegan; a97 A. NJ, Sundays only, for
Waterville, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
The night Pullman train going East at
1915 A. NJ, runs every night, Sundays IN
cIuded, but not to Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, nor on Sunday mornings to
Belfast, Dexter or beyond Bangor, ex-
ccpting to Bar Harbor and Wash. Co. R
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mrs. w. II. Buchanan and her dauSh-
ter Marie, who had been tho guests of
her father Col. William II. G. Ester,
for the past week, went to Portland
Monday afternoon where they will WIS.,
1t relatives on their way home to
BrocktOn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Nelson Jones recently had the mis-
fortune to fracture his cOllarbone. 1t
seems that while riding on his bicycle
and in attempting to pass a team the
horse kicked and Mr.. Jones was thrown
from his wheel to pile Of rocks by the
wayside and thus the result. but we are
glad to learn that Nelson is doing
nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
WILL GIVE INFORMATION.
President of American Ice Co. Offers
Exposition of Trade Conditions.

New York, July 24.-President Wcs-
ley NJ. Oler of the American Ice Co,
today sent n letter to State Attorney
General julius NJ. Mayer in which he
offered to give Mr.. Mayer "a full ex-
position of the condition Of the ice
trade. as far as the American Ice Co.,
is concerned without the necessity on
your part of beginning legal proceed
ings to procure such information"
Mr.. Oler said he made a similar offer
to District Attorney jerome on July 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
AT UNION PARK.
Trotting Meet Is Scheduled for
August II.

Col G. w. Morrill, has announced that
he will hold meeting at Union Trot-
ting park Pittsfield. Aug. II. and Of
fcrs $3.50 for the four races, scheduled
as follows:
2.19 class. trot and pace, purse $50.
2.23 class. trot and pace, purse 500.
80 class. trot and pace. purse $100
3-minute class, trOt and pace, purse
500.
Conditions: National Association
rules To govern. with exceptions.
Entries close Saturday, Aug. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

The public is reminded that the con-
cert which was promised the citizens
for tonight will be given by Roulette
Band, despite the fact that Halls Or
cheStra will do some of it's best work
Il short distance away in front of the
ElmWood hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Miss Belle Keefe of Everett, Mass.
who had been the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Charles II. Danforth. for the past
ten days, left Tuesday morning for nnr
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Fred Clark of Caratunk was in town
on business Tuesday. With his father,
William II. Clark, he carried on luin-
berinS operations in that plantation
last winter and will start n crew into
the camps the latter part of next
month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

A large number of citizens sitting at
convenient places on Main street Tues
day evening enjoyed a foretaste Of
some of the music which Halls Mill
tary Band is to render on Monument
square during the concert evenings of
this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Work on the Haines block which is
TO be built on the lot south of the Wat
erville Savings Bank building is to be
commenced at once. The contract for
the building of the superstructure was
awarded Monday to Payson Witham
of this city. A detailed account of the
plans has already been given in the
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. William ClouGh, Jr..
and two little daughters. who had been
the guests for a week of DR.. and Mrs.
w. S. Stinchfield, returned Tuesday to
their home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Owing to the statements made by
certain grocery dealers last week that
certain other grocery men did not keep
their agreement in the matter of deny
ing admission to their stores and re-
fuSing to transact business last
Wednesday afternoon. the grocery
stores of Winslow will be open for
business during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

a sacred concert will be bivcn at
Lakewood next Sunday by Halls Mill
tary band of Waterville. An excursion
will be run from Portland and way
stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mrs. G. Evans Files left Tuesday for
Boston, where she will represent Wat
crville Lodge as one of the State dele
gates to the International convention
of the |. O. G.. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
New York Cotton Market,

GO Now York. July e
spot c'tton closed nIret AIiGdIiu. M
lands. II 20; do. g,ilf. 1215. siirs. .! h,I"e
galveston steady, II: Charleston nnri-
M -; a.. iMrmphis quit and nominal. 1911:
nominal. 1o'>: Savannah steady 10 Iii ~
Me- receipts for ferr days 1881.
ENpcris to Great Britain Soi: to France
%; I" IN" c.o continent 1850; to Japan b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago. july ~
primo steers, 425fic. 70
HOGS Receipts. 1900: choice to nrins
heavy. GS5Fff. 30.
SHEt:H-Eeccints 5000: slcep i151..sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
Chicago Produce Market.

Chlc9go, July y.
rennrts from the Northwest and slightly
decpaased local receipts. caused = fairly
Strong wheat market today At the close
Sentemher wheat was up Ma12;, Corn
x w.si were unchanged to 2ki5 cents
higher: x,o, o,osed ne fo,,ou..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

The funeral of the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Mathurin of this city
was held from the St. Francis dc Sales
church at o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mrs. Fannie Coiburn of West Somer-
vile, Mass, arrived in town Monday
to pass the summer at the home of her
brother. Kilcare cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Miss Bertha Littlefield. who has for
several years been employed in the
store of the l.. Fl. Soper Co, has sever
| ed her connection with that firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

George F'ortier is reported dangerous
ly ill with typhoid pneumonia. He is
not expected to survive through the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

owes three of her greatest industries te
Jews. De Pass developed the whalint
and guiana industries. Andrade that OF
ostrich farming, and Mosenthal the WOO
and hide trades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Judge Moore of New York City is
passing his usual summer vacation at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Brownvillc
of Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard w. SpraGue of
New York are visiting Mr.. Sprague's
former Watcrville home for a few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Hon. w. T. Haines returned Tuesday
from a short visit with his family at
Crescent beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Miss Pearle Belanga of Lynn, Mass,
arrived in town Monday evening and
will spend her vacation here with rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Rev. and Mrs. 7. p. Williams OF
| Searsport. former residents of Wins
| low, are visiting friends in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Miss Ella Warner of St. Louis, Mo-,
is visiting at the home of Mrs. Charles
Hill, Park street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
ORIENT

: Clark's 9th Annual Cruise Feb. Z. %, %
days. by chartered 8. S. Arabic 1900
tons. 3 Tours Round the World. FRANK
c. CLARK, 96 B:way. n. Y. w. H.
EAVES. 200 Washington St., Boston.
Mass. j21w&s4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Howard WEIGH returned to Water
Vile Monday from brief vacation at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

DR.. ]. w. Stewart was called to Bel
grade lakes Tuesday on professional
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Edmund Vallee of this city is build
ing a large barn which is to form an
ell to his stable. The barn will contain
this years crop of hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mrs. Fred Palmer returned to her
home in litchfield Tuesday after Wis
it with her father. John w. Delno.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Miss Mahclle Ross returned home
Monday afternoon from Old Orchard
where she passed a week with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

In eight years the population of Osaka.
Japan has increased from 81. 500 to over
l.026.o00 The number of factories has in
creased by 991.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

had been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer T.. McNeelie for the past week,
returned to his home Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Miss Stella Libby has returned from
a short visit with friends at Peaks Is
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
SKOWHEGAN.

A. L. Flanders, a well-known May
field merchant. was in town Tuesday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Mrs. w. H. Booker and family have
returned from short visit in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
kRUSO
PAS Try { BISCUIT
FLOUR

While this -four is especially adapted
for the purposes we have named above,
yet there can be made from it delicious
raised bread - not as you usually make
bread, but by following our special receipt
which we print in our advertisements,
or which will be sent you on request.
Except when made by cook accus-
toned to using Winter Wheat flour, we
will admit that KRUSO FLOUR will
not make bread as spongy and light as
same could be made from Spring Wheat
flour, but it is fact that KRUSO bread
is more nutritious, and is more agree
able to the taste to those who use it, than
bread madefrom any other brand of -four.
Give it trial and you will use it al
ways, if not for your raised bread, then
for all other purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
WATERVILLE.

i. w. Clair was business visitor in
Augusta Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

BJTTER-Stcady; cro amcrics. 1Jn19,:
dairics lNt1Fi.
EGGS-ftrm: It market 12a,17; frsts.
l.. primo firstS. 1917: extras. 1871.
CTEESF,-Firm: 11F71nih
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

Robert Houston of sangerville, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25
ThekCME MILLING C0,, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.

Eastern ONCE, 10 MILK ST, BOSTOS, MASS.
SOLD BY
AUGUSTA-Webber& Hewett, George ID.
Haskell, Merrill Bros. George w. " ad-
leigh. A; NJ; Brown. HI. "; EaiTseld; Edison q
Noyes: J. f.. Cunningha am: Farmers supply
Co. Chamberlain Ladd, A. a. Brann.
HALLOWELL Charles H. Clary. A. G.
HH a1rn METH RofI ynshson
comb & Cannon Morrill, 4 Crsig. FAIK-
Ian PlsrS WE iscGGHmioNbSd = sher.
burne & Co. BATH-Fred p. Emmons. a
FULLER OLwAY LGOMrANY,i Distributors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-25

DON'T HANG BACK! THE cLAs.
elFlED ADS COLUMN BRINGS RE-
QUILTS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-21

Yes from cover to cover
"Then l asked if she had placed anything oe-
tween the leaves-any article that was OF Value:
and she replied that she had no recollection oi
having done so. Then l inquired il she had iost
anything and suddenly, in quite tragic voice.
she exclaimed:
"'Oh, it cannot be that wretched fifty dol
lar note!' / replied that it was indeed, and be
ing satisfied that it belonged to her 1 handed 1t
over
"There were tears in her eyes as she took it,
and in voice which shook with emotion she ex-
planned that the disappearance of the note had
caused lot of trouble, well as the arrest OF
an innocent girl, but without explaining further
she hurried away to put things to rights. She
afterwards told me that the note had mysterious
ly disappeared and after a long search the ser
want girl was questioned.
A WRONG RIGHTED.
She acted and replied in so strange a manner
that she was at once suspected, and the lady's
husband, an overbearing kind of man (as l
judged), had Immediately jumped to the con
clusion that she had stolen the money and she
was searched. In her purse was found fifty
dollar note and in spite of her protestations
that it really belonged to her, the girl was ar
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-21
The Lottery in the Public Librar

ferent branches under his care. He said recent
ly:
Few volumes, borrowed by lady readers come
back without at least one hair-pin which has
been used as book-marker, but l would rather
they used that implement of feminine usefulness
than turn down the pages, which is unpardon-
able.
MANY letters fall out of volumes which have
been returned to the library; and in one case
remember the missive, which we were unkind
enough to read, contained proposal Of marriage
addressed to "My own dear Kitty" The letter
not in envelope, and, though we might
have found the name and address of the owner,
we are far too busy to return such unimportant
things as love letters. But the next day pref
ty young girl appeared, asked to me, and then,
with many bushes, explained that she had left
letter in "The Heart of Midlothian" and would
be glad TO have it back / had the missive in
my desk and when drew it out and handed it
to her so rapt look of pleasure came into her
face that l felt as to the nature Of her
answer, and rather envfed the happy man who
had won her,
paper money and checks sometimes found
between the leaves of books returned to Ii
brary, and occasionally the sums involved amount
to quite high figure. read recently that in
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-21

and funny feature is that there are several in
different writing and in different names with the
wording identical in every particular showing
that the "Ready Letter Writer is still In more
or less general use in these days Of enlighten-
ment.
The collection in the hands Of the librarian re-
ferred to consists of the following, representing
the accumulation of six months Ten locks OF
hair 5S railway transfer tickets; 20 car tickets,
eight partially used railroad tickets, fourteen
wells, eighty-four recipe clippings, twenty-three
Photographic portraits, forty-six snapshot photo
graphs, four pages torn from Prayer book
covering the marriage ceremony; los samples OF
cloth and twenty-seven samples of lace; sixteen
return slips issued by department stores, large
envelope of newspaper clippings, which have been
taken separately from the books; one deed for
house; one rat worn by women in their hair;
one dress shield, over gross OF hnlrpins, one
hundred and fifty bills.
THE HAIRPIN COLLECTION.
The librarian referred to above has charge Of
the libraries of one of the eastern cities and
which has the reputation OF being centre OF
culture, and he has found it necessary to organ
ize a regular "Lost and Found department to
take care OF the various articles found in the diff
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-21


IN employees of the public libraries which
keA are scattered all over the country, Is
V&EEsSD in the examination of the books when
takes place upon their return after hav-
ing been in the hands of borrowers, 1t is hardly
10 be expected that dgniied volume would
be guilty of taking any part in lottery scheme,
but +bis is certainly the case. On behalf of the
book it must be stated that it enters into this
part unwittingly.
In all the libraries it is the custom to place all
returned books aside for inspection and examina-
tion At stated time each day these volumes
are overhauled and examined with view OF pick
ing out those which have been damaged or which
appear TO be in need of fumigaton. Some OF
these books must go to the blndery 1or new
backs. Others must be sent to another depart
ment where loose pages are fastened In or Iorh
ones mended and other minor repairs made IL
frequently happens that the appearance OF the
borrower and sometimes the appearance OF the
volume itself suggests that a fumigation would
be advisable and in such cases the books are
put IN a special place to undergo this treatment.
FORGOTTEN LOVE LETTERS.
The lottery feature referred to comes as an
incident of this inspection Of the books. The
volume in the hands of library subscribers forms
n handy receptacle for all kinds of things. Ii
takes the place of the purse and the side bag
of gomanknd and gimcracks Of various xmas
once being thrust in among the pages are oItch
lost forever, About one book out of six contains
a prize of some kind when it undergocs the in
spection process. Often valuable papers drop
from the folds of the book and generally these
contain some clue to the identity of the owner
and when they are not called for within req
sonabe time an effort is made to reach the per
sons concerned. As a rule, there Is some I'M
mediate inquiry for any articles of value which
may be lost in this manner. Letters are most
frequently found in the books and not few o
these are love letters. 1t is no uncommon thing
to find letter of proposal among the misslves
There are number OF these held by the librarian