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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
A SMALL CAPITAL PREFERRED
North Carolina Officials Say 1t Lessons
Tho Lobbyists Pull.

p,le,ph. N. C., Feb. 5.-(SpeciaD.-
state capital of North Carolina was %
Gated principally from consideration oil
accessibility to the people of the state.
A commission was appointed to select
-.,,,hr,o,,o aito near tho Geogra phic cen
Ter Of the state and as near as may be
to tho routes Of travel and trade. ne
commission chose the place where 'l'''
city was subsequently built when 1t was
a cross roads village. surveyed ana pat
tod a CITY and named it Raleigh. locator
the capital on a large central block 'h"n
r,ys the principal streets geographical
nomes reprcsenting the different sections
or the state. The work of tho commis-
sion was approved and it was written III
the constitution that tho seat Oh soNc'"
mcnt should be in Raleigh
n was never intended. is not and prob
ably never will be. that Raleigh sh"u'u
hc FIRST in commercial or industrial i'm
portance among the cities of the state
and no one has ever seriously suggested
that the capital should be removed TO
ci,y In which these interests are prom!-
nen..
.rb, views OF three state officials In re-
gard to the comparative advantages OF
n large and small city were obtained TO-
day. They were two to one in favor OF
the smaller and less strenuous CITY
Governor r. Is. Glenn said that under
conditions meeting other requirements no
should favor the largest and most pro
cressive city in state Tor It's scat "a
government. Conditions. however. that
he would consider superior to those OF
population and commercial importance
were convenience of location and acces-
.,bilIty. with room for buildings and
grounds for the various state instltu-
lions. II it were in the range az posi-
bility to move the capital of North caro-
lima. he would not be in favor OF removal
IN a city that met the conditions OF size
ena thrift II il confiicted with geosraphi-
cal considerations.
state Treasurer B. r. Lacey said that
the relatively uninrportant position OF
this city commercially was favorable =
the transaction of the states business.
both executive and legislative. 1t occur
red to him that 1t would be of advantage
10 the law-making branch OF the govern
ment IL there were no more or town
than necessary to provide accomnfoda-
tons for the state officers and members
of the General Assembly. The distrac-
tions and influences incident to large
city would be absent and that would be
a distinct gain. In small community
the lobbyist is more conspicuous than IN
a large city, and his pull is accordingly
mnimizcd.
state Auditor B. F. Dixon said he had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Otis c. Webster as the representa-
tive of the Leslie Weeks heirs will In
the early spring open up tract OF
land lying on the north side of Child
street and comprising about 212 acres.
A street will also be laid out and the
land will be laid out in house lots. inc
new street will run north from Child
street and will eventually connect
with Glendon street. The preliminary
survey has already been made by City
Engineer Getchell, and the work OF lay
ing out the land will be commences
within a few months. The land re-
fered to is within about 800 feet OF the
Electric cars on State street and about
three minutes walk from the shoe rae
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Mrs. P. M. Boynton, who lives az "
School street. met with q very palniul
accident early Monday evening tnat
will probably disable her for SONS
time. Mrs. Boynton had started up
stairs for something and had got up
but a few steps when she lost her foot'
ing and fell backward. striking in suca
a way as to break the large bone OIL
her right arm a short distance beio"
the elbow. Surgical aid was sum,
moned and the fracture reduced, anu
yesterday she was reported as COM
Portable as could be expected. but sne
is very lame from the severe bruises
which she received about the body ID
addition to the more serious injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

The Collateral Loan Cos, sale Of
watches presents an opportunity to
anyone needing a watch. Fine Is. II
and 81 jeweled Waltham and Elgin
watches in 20 and % year gold filled
cases all going for what they will
bring. They say Every one must be
turned into money at once They
have the finest and biggest assortment
they have ever had to show YOU. Ac-
cording to ad on first page, your credit
will be good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
Boston Market.

Boston. Feb ;.
FLOUR-Mill shipment, spring patents
are offered at $4.5GGi.S0; winter patents.
SS9pi4.30
CORNAIEAL Steady. S2.45N2.50 per
Dbl; bags. s1.d6Gl.oS; graduated and
bolted So.9nn3.aD
CORN-Steamer, yellow SPOT, 5lc
No. .. yellow, 5Cc.; No. 3. yellow
spot per bush. Size; No. 3. yellow To
shin. Sic.
RE FLOUR-Per Dbl. SO. 55G4o5.
OATMEAL-We quote rolled at si.2J9
40 per bbl. cut si.50lt5.
GRAHAM-s35i430
OATs-No. l. clipped. white, 471sc. No.
2. clipped. 16c.: No. g. CLIPPED. A. &c: 81 tn
10 lbs. to ship. per bush. 45,zc.; new
fancy, white spot, 40 to AZ lbs. to ship.
i6iac.
PROvISIONS-Pork. backs. per bbl..
81; long cuts. 81 IS: loose. per H.. 11lsc.
hams. 1s11s@16c.; lean ends, s2L75q25. Is;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Mrs. H. b. Robinson of this city
clings to the idea that her pullets are
beating all the records and she has the
statistics to back up her claims. Dur
ing the last week in January her II
seven months old pullets laid IS eggs.
Not content with that weeks work
they started in February at still
faster pace. and in the first AZ days.
up to Tuesday noon, they had laid II
eggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
TEXAS AGAINST BIG CAPITALS.
Location Of Capital in Larger City
Bad for Public Business.

Austin, Texas, Feb. 5.-(SpeciaD.-
Echoes of the agitation in Maine con-
corning the ACCESSIBILITY of relocating
the capital have received some at
tention in Texas because OF the large
number of persons from Maine who
have been among early or recent set
tiers here. Governor Thomas NJ.
Campbell, recently indicted into office
admitted interest in the question. but
coming from the largest city Of the
State, was in rather a delicate position
in expressing an opinion. He at first
declined to commit himself and later
gave short interview to the effect
that while the size Of the city has no
bearing upon the question, the loca-
ton IS important He did not deny
that gathering of state institutions adj
1acent to the central legislative body
is only possible, economically. when
the capitol city is not very large nor
lands adjacent to it high priced He
was of the opinion that distractions OF
the large city have a tendency to lead
legislators to rapid living and neglect
OF duty, not found in the smaller al
rrements of tho more modest capitol.
L. L. Dashiel. secretary Of state. IN
treating Of the question Of capital 10
cation said:
"The problem Of locating the state
capital in Texas is a matter settled so
long ago that there has been no dis
position of late years to take 1t up.
The topic has not been raised since the
great fight between Houston and Aus
Tin. which ended in favor of AUSTIN
Az to the advangtages of the big ana
little city there seems to be much III
favor of the smaller city. The Dig
city keeps the legislators on the go ana
DELAYS real work. The more impof ant
item in my opinion is that when 'he
conital is located in a large city. the
employees for the departments are, as
4 rule, very poorly paid for the sta
ton in society which they are expected
to III. The heads of departments get
salaries that would make them COM
Portable in the big and expensive citiss
but the clerks do not. If the capital
wore in the big city it might be dlficu'
tn obtain Tor the departments the me"
we now get at the prices we now pay
uea,th is another matter and an m
pnrtant one.
"Austin was specially selected as u
healthy CITY. but elsewhere the smaller
cities are as a rule more healthy. %
lar an can see the preference seems
+, be with the smaller city upon al
most all grounds one can take.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

no two opinions about the advantages Of
such city as Raleigh for the capital OF
the state. The comparative quiet and
easy going way of living are favorable
to the transaction of business.
The business of state" he said. has
nothing to do with the commercial and
industrial interest OF n large city, and
tho farther 1t is removed from such in
Euenocs the better for the state. its law
makers and its executive officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
MARKET REPORTS
Augusta Market.

Augusta Feb. ).
BEANS-Pea. Maine. 500; N. r.. s175;
yellow eyes. $50.
BETTEK-Crcamery, Soc: dairy. &c;
solid, 1Sc.
EGGS-2Sc. per dozen.
GRAIN-Corn 62lAc. meal, size. per blu.
mixed feed. s1.3G cwt.; cottonseed meal,
So 90; bag lots, $1.60.
pressed, 1850; straw. $500: pressed. ;lS.oo.
SUGARS per 100 lbs.
HONEY-BOx. 1Sc.
MUTTON-9Q11c. per h.: spring lamb.
13c.
OATs-47c. per bushel
PCTATOES-45c rer bushel.
POULTRI-Fowl, 14c.: chickens. 16G1Sc.
.WOOL-Unwashed, 2SQ30c.
HIDES--?G9H Xxx.
BEEF-Lght S1Ooo11o5o: heavy, 11G
11Kc.; homeless. half bbis.. ss.509s.75;
lambs. spring. pc; yearlings, sQtoc.
WOOD-Dry hard. $6.500S.00 per cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Now that the raccoon skin is popular
for automobile garments there is q
greater incentive than ever to hunt tho
festive animal, which is INDIGENOUS tn
nearly all rarts of the country within
q stones throw of Greater New Yor,,
In truth. fine coons have been freed ana
caught. score in night, by peopIa
who know the way to go about it-New
York Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

J. Manley Eichn!s is making some
improvements on his residence On Gen.
ter street. The roof has been raised
four feet and the building will be
changed to two-ssory Structure,
which will add both to It's convenience
and appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk are the following: Jan. 26. to Mr..
and Mrs. Manley w. Saunders, a
daughter; Jan. q. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Xavier Picard, daughter; Ian. 81.
to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Staples, a
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Methodist church Sunday evening.
Miss Reed with her violin assisted in
the music.
The sick people in the village are
all doing we'll.
All the schools in town will close
Friday. Miss Grace Chapman has been
elected supervisor for the remainder of
the year.
Mr.. c. B. Stahl was in Bath Friday.
Charles Gallagher came home from
Augusta Saturday and returned Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

The funeral Of the late Calvin G.
Taylor, who died Sunday night at his
home in Windsor, which was to have
been held at IL A. NJ. Wednesday has
been postponed on account of the bad
travelling until IL A. NJ Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Owing to the storm yesterday moth.
ing was done on the ice above the dam,
but the scrappers will be set at work
this morning and the work of cutting
and hauling the supply for the Insane
hospital will be commenced as soon as
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
Young Women Wanted

A. the Worcester Insane Hospital as at
tcndants. Good wages with two years
course in training school. For circular
of Information address DR. II. NJ. Quinn
by, Supt.. Worcester, Mass. f1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
LOCAL MATTERS,

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. Nellie Per.
kins at Sc Bridge street at 2.3O O'Clock
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Arthur Camele has opened up w
Boston Shoe Shining Parlors az ~
Water street for ladies and gents. hs''
Of all kinds cleaned and pressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Marden's "Pure food law" ice cream
Power freezer. Supply unLm''o
Phone COLL Prompt service. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

The Old Schoolmaster by W..
Knowlton for sale by Pierce s"'
Quimby and North. .s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
LOCAL NOTICES.

Supper at the Winthrop strees
Baptist vestry. Saturday, Feb. 3, IRON
febysd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

FRESH CUT FLoWEA0 tvEn
day. r. d. Hsrtshorn Tel -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Ladies' shampooing. scalp treatos
and manicuring done at hon.
patrons day or evening. Ida p. 49, ~,
l Bradbury street, Augusta
315-14 ..A
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS 1on.v

Mona.
X-Zala-
Postum.
Grapc-Nuts
Collateral Loan co.
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Orrine-Whiskey Cure.
Nevada-Financial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Fresh cut flowers every day. y !. y
Robbins & Son. Tel. -. oecSAo'
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SOM E RVILLE.

After short illness at the home Of
his son Richmond, Sanford Brann
passed away Thursday. aged 81 years.
Five SONS and a daughter mourn his
loss.
George Glidden. who has been con-
fined to the house with a bad cold, is
about again.
Eleanor Crummctt is on the sick
list.
1t has been very cold the past week
and few are complaining of frost in
their cellars.
Rcuel Lewis is confined to the house
with bad cold
Fred Brann was in town Sunday.
CooPERs MILLS.
Coopers Mills Grange held its regu-
lar meeting Thursday night. Jan. 81.
Question. which Is the More Profit
able for Farmers to Paise Corn or Po-
tatocc?"
The Dramatic Club connected with
the Grange decided to hold mas
queradc ball Monday evening, Feb. H.
III Gray's hall at Coopers Mills.
DRESDEN.
Mrs. Peaslee and Miss George Peas
lee of Alma visited friends in Dresden,
Sunday.
Mrs. Emily Call died Jan. 81. aged
6S years. The funeral was held from
her late home, Feb. 3.
Miss Carrie Sheldon is visiting her
brother. DR.. D. W. Sheldon of Stetson.
Capt. and Mrs. Brown We're calling on
friends at the Centre. Sunday.
DRESDEN.
Miss Carolyn f. Sheldon closed a sue
cossful term of school last week at Dis
trict Nc. :. Longfcllow school. During
the term the following were not absent:
Miss Ruth Philbrook. Florence Chap
man. Don Cate and Percy Barter. Be
tween the fan and winter term there was
a vacation of only one week so the two
terms made eighteen weeks. In that
time Ruth Philbrook and Florence Chap
man were not absent The new modern
desks have arrived and will be put in
place during the vacation and " tn the
new floor, that is to be laid, Dresden
Will have building TO be proud of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
FOR SALE

ONE BOAT Is FEET LONG, 6 FEET
beam with a canopy top and a ,-horse
Eenncbec engine all o. X. Don't buy
your engines for 1907 till you get my
prices and scrd for catalogue to George
Eilan. Cedar Grove. Ne. feb6dtf
AT ONCE, TWO NEW MICH JER-
sey COWS. Write or telephone to Alonzo
Chesey. R. f. d. 4, Augusta Nc. Tele-
phone H3I-l. leDbdti
GOOD MILLINERY AND FANCY
goods business i'll country town. Present
owner there seven years. Best reasons
for selling. Call or address Mrs. L. ].
Kennedy, jefferson, Maine. febfd5t+
HOUSE 43 GROVE ST. HOUSE 9
and II Grove street. Double house. Is
and Il Grove St. Small house % Page
ST. Apply to Horace North. feb5dtf
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FOR SALE.
ARTICLES AT BARGAIN 1 FOLDING

wire plant stand, shelves, 500; 1 adjus--
tible dressmakers bust form. N.25; solid
brass fireplace fender, $3.50; 1 folding
rev baby crib hammock, white enamel
led standard woven canopy. $3.50; fold
ing 4 it. screen green enamelled frame,
s1.OO; ! dressing chair with attached
trousers presser, $3.50: u metal shads
holder Using glass, soc; iron letter box.
Sc; heavy brass and onyx stand slight
ly damaged, $50: 1 dozen or more tar
nished brass door knobs and plates. 500;
shades with Using glass. s1.75. Write to
E. W., care of Kennebec Journal. Au-
gusta, Me. jan30dtf
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Cards Of thanks, obituary netlsse. =.

Cards Of thanks, obituary netlsss, -.
olutions Of respect, etc, win -
charged at the rate Of ten cent? -
line. No charge less than Is censs
All advertising ammo unesmsnts Of -.
tertainments. whose object n -.
raising Of money. will be charr,d -
the rate Of fifteen cents Q linz.
Advertising notices, news form, Win 1.
excluded from our local coluunna y.
cept such a. refer to advertisers -
cupying space In our advsrt1r-.
columns. and will be run undee .
separate head on one Of t. -,
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive =.
Journal promptly will confer = ~
BY notifying the ONCE immediatesv
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Classified Advertisements

once for and sets tor es
In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Packing Inspector, Patent
Leather Repairers an
Hand Treers. No Trouble.
Field Bros. and Gross,
Auburn, Maine.
fehld1 "
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WALDOBORO.

Mrs. Elizabeth Poor Of North Adams,
Mass, is visiting her mother. Mrs.
Lydia Winchenbach.
Last Friday evening King Solomons
Lodge. No. 81. +. & \. NJ. entertained
guests at their hall in Gay & Mathews
hIock About 125 were present. George
p Williams, reader and impersonator.
gave i program Of humorous and dra-
matte readings. assisted by Reeds
orchestra. The program was thorough
~ enjoyed by the audience as was the
simmer served in the dining room at
the close of the entertainment consist
ing of oyster stew, cake, coffee ard
ice cream.
Miss Edna Young Of Boston is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Young.
Dudley Hovey came homie from Bow
doin college Saturday evening.
Rev. G. w. F. Hill preached in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06
COUNTY NEWS
LINCOLN.
ALMA.
febSd1W'

f. H. I3ealc Of Augusta was in town
Thursday.
Bert Morrill, Of Readfcld was in
town Saturday.
e. d. Knight went TO Boston Sat
urday.
A Maine state library has been es-
tablished at Alma village. Also one
at Ucadtidc.
Tho Thimble Club met with Mrs. +.
l.. Cam Saturday afternoon.
George e. Mcdonald went to Dam
ariscotta Saturday.
Low Reed had one of his horses cut
while at work in the woods Friday.
Forest Hayward of Portland visited
his -arcnts. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Hayward last week.
Mrs. 7. l.. Cam is visiting friends
in Boston and vicinity.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Glen Jcwett are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter.
Harvey Hilton Of Lewiston and Ed
ward Hilton of Jefferson was in town
Wednesday to attend the funeral OF
their uncle. John Hilton.
Mrs. Arthur Fish and daughter and
Miss Alice Osgood of South Jefferson
ana L. W. Campbell and daughter was
at Parsons Bend Friday.
Miss Susan Donnell, one Of the Oldest
women in town. is very sick at TINS
writing. Her many friends hope for
nor speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-06

Tickling in tho throat-Lung Kuro.
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DRY WOOD ALSO kINDLiNGS
Slyvester's wood yard. East side. On
hill back of East side shoe store. Orders
promptly delivered. Tel 1922 jan29d2w,
NEW & SECOND HAND AUTOMO-
mobiles Of the new lines. 1 handle the
Stevens-Duryea, Pope, Hartford and
Haynes. Frank I. Clark, IA Gannctt st,
Augusta, Me. janldtf
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Classified Ads.
Quick Results
Small Expense
MISCELLANEOUS
LOST.

WILL THE MAN TO WHOM THE
FIVE saddle pads were given on Monday
please leave at Hamlin's Harness Shop.
A. D. Day, North Belfast avenue.
febJd3ta
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YOU TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR

Fire insurance, insure city of country
property in State of Maine companies at
a saving of from 40 to 70 per cent. Write
for terms, describing your property. Z.
J. Hatch, Address either Liberty, r. +.
d. 2. or Freedom, r. +. D. 2. Agency
eSta bliShed 1899 jan23Wed7L$
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LADIES TO CALL AND SEE THE
largest line Of ladies' fur coats in the
city. Prices right. e. E. Davis & Go .
Augusta. novSdtt
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STOP TIE LEAKS SAVE YOUR

money, your health and your shoes by
taking them to the C.. S. York shoe store,
1863 Water street, Augusta, for strictly
decSdff
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SHOE CUTTERS

eAILEYS HOTEL $40 WATER ST.
one flight up: board by the day or
week. Meals at all hours: everything new
and neat. Step in and try it. febidStt
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ONE 3o-HORSEPoWER MAINE
electric motor, 200 voltage, speed $50. In
first-class shape; practically new. Jos.
H. Clary, 43i Fore St.. Portland. Me.
jan12isf
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ADVERTISING WORLD. COLUM
bus, Ohio. A monthly journal Of infor
nation. plans. suggestions and ideas for
advertising. Send today for free sample
or 10c. for four months trial. m23dtf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-05
CORN STAND is UNEVEN.
Ames College Experts Investigate the
Gran Ii Mieini4u AZ Cras&nn


Crop in Vicinity Of Creston.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston, Aug. Professor Curtis,
of the state agriculture college at
Ames. who lectured before the chau-
tauqua here on Thursday, made an
investigation of the stand Of corn in
and near this city. In several fields
visited the stand was found excellent
While in the balance the stand was
not so good. Professor Bowman made
an address in the afternoon and inn
pressed on his hearers the necessity
Of using good seed corn. He said that
was the trouble in this section of the
country for in the fields he had ex-
amined near here only 80 per cent OF
the seed had terminated and sprouted.
He said that all seed corn should be
selected in September and hung away
to dry Care should be taken in its
selection and in the spring kernels
from each ear should be tested in the
terminating box and only those prov
ing to be sound should be used. He
told the farmers how to rid them
selves of cut worms, wire worms, and
other corn pests His lecture was
11SleIl6u 10 WIFI litclcSl anu was SCti
sidered one Of the most instructive
ones ON the course.
Shepard Lamb Of Osceola. was
brought to this city from villisca on
charge Of smuggling and robbins
James Morgan Hopeville man. in the
Burlington yards in this city, last week.
was given preliminary hearing in the
justice court and waived trial. He
was bound over to the grand jury and
being unable to furnish bonds was
sent to Jail till his case comes up.
AS there have been several cases Of
this kind in the city lately, public
sentiment will demand that the man
be given as stiff a sentence as is pos
sible. If he is convicted.
An epidemic of horse stealing seems
to have broken out in this section of
the country. Two men are in Jail here
charged with this crime and one was
recently sent to Fort Madison for five
wears on the same charge