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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.


In the matter of
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
ERED II. ADAMS, Of Waterford, In the
i County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine,
adudged bankrupt, under the Acts Of Congress
relating 70 Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur.
rendered al bis property and rights OF property
Of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
" wherefore iaR Re pray., tina. he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts 80 are ex'
cepted by Law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day Of June, A. D. 1907.
FRED H. ADAMS, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. ss.
On this 18th day of June, A. d. 1907. on
realizing the foregoing petition, It Is
upon the same on the 9th day Of July, A. ID.
1857, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford
Democrat, . newspaper printed In. said District.
AMI that all known creditors, and other persons
IN interest, may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause. II any they have, why
the prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And Il IL further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mail 70 all known cred.
itors copies Of said petition and this order. al.
dressed to them ut their places Of residence as
stated.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
VI the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port
land, In said District, on the 18Th day OF June.
A. d. 1907.
LIS. JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy Of petition and order thereon,
Attest: IA MES r. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
A.v A Year ola eirl

Can msks those delicious Lemon, Chocolate and
cook II sks uses "OUR. RE" preparation, which
IL now sold by nearls all grocers q 10 cenu per
package. just the proper ingredients IN eacn
package
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18

The kind that "make your month wssss Ar, are
expense X You use aOURPIE" Preparation.
Don't hesitate. Try it and tell your friends. At
grocere, 10 cents. Everybody ID pleased with
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
SUNNI er Schools for Teachers.


Arrangements are being made for hold
ing State Summer Schools for teachers
at the following named places:
st. Agatha, opening July and con
tinuing two weeks.
Milo, opening July and continuing
three weeks.
Brooks, opening July and continuing
three weeks.
North Windham, opening July and
continuing three weeks.
Van Buren,, opening July Is and con-
tinuing two weeks.
East Pittston, opening July 20 and
continuing three weeks.
At these schools opportunity will be
given for careful review of the funda.
mental facts and principles In arithmetic,
geography, English grammar and United
States History. Talks on method, dis.
cipline and school management will also
be given.
Glasses will not be conducted on the
lecture plan. Regular assignments OF
work will be made and recitations
heard.
The only necessary expenses are for
board and travelling.
Teachers should take to the school
any textbooks they may have In the
subjects to DO atudied.
For information relative TO board, or
other local arrangements, teachers may
correspond with Supt. j. s. Dugal, St.
Agatha; Miss Annie Dionne, Van Buren,
Supt. Herbert l.. Douglass, Brownville;
Miss G. L. Mcdonald, North Windham
DR.. N. X. Cook, Brooks, and Supt. j. e.
0diorne, East Pittston.
W. W. STETsoN,
State Superintendent of Public Schools.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
Coming Events.

June Is l9.-Commencement Hebron Academy.
june Is 26-Commencement, Bowdoin College.
June %, s7-Oxford Baptist quarterly meeting.
East sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
R.,Lu,,,. pe,;tion n, nischaroe.

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
:" IL LOUIS t11iis xssIKoFr. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge ofthe Dis.
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine:
T OUIs AssIKOFF, of Rumford, in the
IL County Of Oxford, and State OF Maine,
In said District, respectfully represents, that
duly adjudged bankrupt. under the Acts OF
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights Of
property, and has fully compiled With sll inc ne
requirements of said Acts and OF the orders OF
Court touching his bankruptcy:
Wherefore he prays, That he may be de.
creed by the Court 70 have full discharge from
all debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
LOUIS AsslKOFF. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, So.
On this 18th day Of June, A. D. 1907, on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, II is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 9Th day of July, A. d.
iSO7, before said Court ut Portland, In said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In the Oxford Dem:
ocrat, . newspaper. printed In said District, and
Interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, why the pray.
er Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It 10 further ordered by the Court, That
itors copies OF said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places OF residence a.
stated.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court. and the seal thereof, at Port.
land, in said District, on the 18th day Of June,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
A. o.. a,,..,. r.ot.r.se.

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Address, Alien 8. Olmsted, LIE BOY, N. I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
State Superintendent of Public Schools

Bowdoinham cats are noted for their
sagacity, but it remains for the intelli-
gent feline owned by Mrs. Samuel DON
nell-of that town to fairly cap the eli
max. "Our cat has taken . strange
place to rear her last Kittens" Mrs. DON
nell says. "Her children were born In .
hens nest, and ever since she has per-
sisted in keeping them there. The queer
part of it is the philosophical way In
which the hen seems to take the matter.
When she wants to lay an egg, she peoks
at the kittens, who are too small to re-
sent 1t, and If the mother Is near, she
pushes them gently from the nest. Just
al soon a. the hen has laid her egg, the
cat grabs the kittens and puts them In
the nest again, and 1t IL no unusual
thing for cat, kittens, eggs and hen to
be altogether In one glorious mix-up."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18

TERMS Ell so year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise eco year. Single copies = cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: - An legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions Tor el-5o
per Inch In length of column. Special contracts
made With local. transient and yearly adveros-
ers.
Jon PRINTING New type, fast presses. electric
power, experienced Workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department OF our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

Bankupts Petition tor Discharge.
In the JOAN 6ffssf T. Of KEESE, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine:
IOHN T. KEENE, Of Rumford. In the Coun.
District. respectfully represents that on the 18Th
day Of JAN, last past, he wac duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress relating TO
Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property anil rights Of property and has fully
complied with all the requirements OF said Acts
and of the orders Of Court touching his bank
ruptcy.
by the Court to. have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under salt
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this eth day of June. A. ID. 1907.
JOHN T. KEENE, Bankrupt.
Order OF Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. 90.
On this 18th day Of June, A. ID. 1907. on reading
the foregoing petition, Il is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the ON day OF July. a. ni d.
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof he published In the Oxford Demo.
crat, newspaper printed In said District, and
that all Known creditors. and other persons In
Interest. may appear at the said time and place.
md show cause, II any they have, why the
prav err Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
tors copies of said petition and this order. al.
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness, the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port
land, In said District, on the 18Th day OF June,
4. ID. 1907.
[L.s.l JAMES K. HEwEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Atfast: JAMES e. HEWEY Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-18
Mrs. Mira Allen.
Alice Emery.
w. l.. Jodrie.
Norris Newell.
william Perkins
Eva L. Whitman,

No! I don't really know that l ever
used ground cobs for chickens. Perhaps
we have an honest miller! Grain is so
high l have contemplated using saw
dust, but ON serious thought feared 1t
might result just as it did with the old
mare after she got used to 1t. We are
moisture but what you missed your call
ing, John! Sometimes you write q pretty
good sermon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Their western Trip.

Letters have been received stating
that A. j., SINNERS and sons, Robert
and Chester, who left for Klamath
Falls, Oregon, some time ago, have
arrived safely ct their destination.
They report the latter part Of their
journey as being a hard trip. After
leaving the railroad they had . dis
lance Of thirty-ive miles BY stage.
They met Sam Plumb and family
who expect 70 locate there.
Mrs. Chas. Mcclellan who was also
Of the party arrived safely ct Der
home in San Francisco. She was
accompanied BY her nieces, Misses
Edith and Anabel simmons, who will
remain With her for some time.
Mrs. Belle Mcclellan, after = visit
20 frieads here and In Southern Kan
sas, accompanied BY Der two boys.
has Joined her husband at Lamar,
Wash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
BIGGER AND BETTER ALPS.
A Show That Has Proved Its Great
i Merit.

e'@He-N~
While our Abilene people are al
ways exceedingly liberal in their
patronage Of everything that is new
and OF the same time worthy, it will
be we'll to remember that the Tyro-
lean Alps this year will be shown here
with the G. W. Parker shows on May
End to 4th, Is brand new and much
more beautiful than any other ever
before shown here. The grand sum
rise, the realistic storm, the awe In
spring sunset which is followed by q
most glorious moonlight are indeed
masterpieces Of genuine art, while
the mechanical and electrical effects
are beyond comprehension. Many
new and novel effects have been added
which will make 1t indeed the "Show
Beautiful" and Col. c. W. Parker
claims 1t to be Twenty Minutes in
Dreamland." The beautiful story Is
told in a not only most interesting
manner but in way which is entire
ly new and original.
To those who enjoy the best let US
say don't miss visiting the Tyro-
lean Alps; you will not be diSaPPOint-
ed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
RECENT BEFIEoTtOEs.


Born, to Mr., and Mrs. g. E!
vickers, May 1, a daughter.
Lost, on streets Of Abilene note
book containing some accounts,
marked Melvin Smeltz. Leave at
this office. tact
"A letter to Mrs. Perring says her
son, E. L. Perring, lost his restaurant
at Horton by fire Monday night.
Nothing was saved from the building.
For rent, the Perring hall. In
quire Of @. G. Wyandt. 6-6tSc
Large inside property for sale at q
bargain. 100 feet front, 8 room
house, barn buggy-shed, chicken
house and coal sheds. Sewer back Of
each lot. Inquire at Lucier's Tailor
Shop. 47-tSctf
w. H. Hansen, superintendent Of
the Collins rancho, lost $500 Belgian
mare this week from blood-poisoning.
1t was one of the finest animals in the
county.
IF. R. Grubbs, who has been with
the Olney CASTOR Co., has taken po-
sition as manager of R. L. Broughton's
new music store. Fred is a good
salesman and will succeed.
Keim 6 Wyandt are making a very
low rate to Frio, Texas, in the Pan
Handle country for Wednesday, May
9Th. $3.50 for the round trip. See
them. !
Born, May l, to DIR. and Mrs.
Cyrus Pooler, twin girls. Mrs.
Pooler is the daughter Of Mrs. M. H.
Bishop Of the Democrat and you may
expect that paper to come out in red
this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Base Ban Friday.

Salina Wesleyan vs.. Abilene high
school on Friday. May srd, at old fair
grounds. The Wesleyans hold the
best record Of any college team in the
state and one Of the best games Of the
season is expected. Game called at
$50 sharp. Admission Csc. Come
out and root.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
For Sale.

Farm of 1924 acres for rent for term
of years an ideal farm, lots Of water
20 acres pasture, 70 acres Of NOV
land besides alfalfa, good orchard,
good buildings, corrals, ETC., near
Navarro, Dickinson county, Kansas.
Terms cash. Possession given next
fall. Inquire Of G. W. BOrman,
Hope, Kas. / G. W. BoRMAN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
SENIORS AND sOPHOMOREs
Their Flags Went Up At the High
School. ....

The Senior and Sophomore classes
Of the high school are happy. Their
flags fly at the top Of the pole on the
high school building. They earned
it. The boys Of the two classes
started 3 guard at noon yesterday
and kept 1t up by relays all night to
keep the Freshman and Juniors from
getting on the roof. Late in the eve
ming the Sophomore girls visited the
brave defenders Of the flags and
supplied them with sandwiches and
coffee. IL is presumed that they also
prayed for the boys success. A few
daring Freshmen were caught and
lost locks Of hair, much to their dis
gust.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Nntice 81 niahandment.

In behalf OF the members Of the
Dillon Art Club we wish to notify the
public that said club has disbanded
for several months by mutual consent
of its members for reasons we refrain
from publishing. A called business
meeting Of the club was held Tuesday
afternoon and all business settled up
and legal disarmament Of said club
was effected.
MRS. FRED HOVER, Pres.
Mrs. Il. L. PITTS, Vice-Pres.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
NOW RE CARNIVAL
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
FOR PARKER SHOWS.


With little sunshine and slight
rise in the temperature tomorrow
Everything will be in readiness for
the opening Of Abilene's spring festi-
val on Patker's east lot tomorrow.
Thursday evening and to continue
Friday and Saturday.
This year the attraction will be
furnished by the CIV. Parker's shows
Of which Messrs. Roy NJ. Cramer and
Harley s. Tyler are managers and IL
must be remembered that this will be
the first time that this company has
ever exhibited here. The other
Parker companies that opened their
seasons here all made excellent sho~-
ings, butit will be conceded by all
after seeing this aggregation shatitis
much better equipped with beautiful
wagon fronts and mAtchless shows
than any that have left the Parker
shops.
Besides all kinds Of carnival con-
cessions, such as gypsy camp, English
beef sandwich wagon, doll racks,
shooting galleries, cane rack. refresh
ment stands, ETC., they win have ~
big pay attractions which will be %
follow, viz:
The Trained Wild Animal Circus
with Mile Barnes and her riding
Nero, Dolly Dimple5 the lady Of
lions, with her performing lions,
leopards and bears all in the big steel
arena at the same time and Martha
Flourine in her Eight for life in the
lions den with the untamable Nubian
lion Caesar Wallace In addition
to the wild animals there will be q
high school Of Arabian stallion ponies,
educated dogs, goats, mules and
monkeys. The talking pony Is a
promised hit at every performance.
The Moving Picture Show with
1.-THE Life of an American Cowboy"
and 1.-The Unwritten Law" or the
great Thaw trial will be sure to
please many.
The Tyrolean Alps will no doubt
be the center attraction. On all sides
you hear, "Well l am not going to
miss the New Alps"
Hale's Tours will have some de-
lightiul new scenic trips.
The White Model Minstrels with
its band and orchestra.
The "Bonnie" Show with musical
comedy and specialties; Creation with
beautiful dances and 1.-THE Burning
Of She"; The Johnstown Flood, q
most vivid portrayal Of that horrible
disasters Katzenjamer Kastle; "How
Old Is Amp; the giant Ferris wheel;
and the 8 horses abreast jumping
Carry-Us-All.
II any Of our people cannot find
clean, moral and high class amuse-
ments in this list, they are indeed
hard to please and in the words of
noted suthor they will find fault with
the laying out Of the streets in
Heaven. Four big free acts will be
given twice daily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02

Augusta, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. R. Fink, died at the home about
two miles west Of town, Monday
morning at the age Of four years.
The body was taken to Bellvue for
burial. The sorrowing parents have
the sympathy Of many friends in their
afiiction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
ABOUT PEOPLE.

G. H. Koepke Of Woodbine was in
town.
Frank Huff Of Sherman returned
from Texas.
Arthur Hurd went to Topeka on
legal business.
S. H. Gugler and his son were in
from Waodbine.
G. E. Rugh went to Topeka on
legal business
J. T. Prendergast is in Kansas City
buying goods for his big store.
D. L. Graybill and his sister, MISS
Lizzie Graybill, returned to Hope.
G. W. Landes Of Spencerville, Ohio
brother Of J. G. Landes, is here on a
short visit.
Cryder Collins, OF Morris, Ills, who
ownes big rancho northwest OF town
is here on business.
DR.. and Mrs. F. M. Gier and daugh-
ter left for Hillsdale, Mich, their
home. for the summer.
E. j. Gugler Of Newport, Wash''
who has been visiting relatives at
Woodbine left for home.
H. E. Musser and family and Miss
Frances Riffer Of Bellingham, Wash,
are here to spend the summer.
Rev. DR.. Blayney went to Lincoln,
Kas., to preach the installation SER
mon at the Presbyterian church,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Walker are here
from Rutland, VT, visiting thei
daughter, Mrs. Inland sOnthworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dade arrived
here from Kansas City, Mo-, on,a visit
to the latter's mother, Mrs. M. W.
White.
Rev. ", p. Hamilton Of Sabetha,
NJ. =. minister, was here on his way
to Talmsge where he lectures on Odd
Fellowship.
Thomas Stoner and his son Harry
OF Chambersb1rg, Pa, on their way
to California, are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. B, Martin.
WIN. Mollhagsn Of Lorraine, Kas.,
Is visiting relatives here. He was an
early resident Of this county ana its
first commissioner.
Mrs. John Montgomery left this
afternoon for Solomon where she will
spend a week the guest Of her daugh-
Ger, Mrs. We. 'aFederlln.-[J. G.
Union. /"
Ma. M.bs, eutbbert has taken a
position q Isl stenoerapher to the super
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
7 COOLEST AND DRIEsT.a
April Was a Record Breaker on
e @ Weather.

ENTERPRIsE, May The officia
weather report Of G. F. Wagner,
weather observer for Dickinson coun-
ty, says:
Temperatures-Mean maximum,
63.4; mean minimum, 1874; mean,
48.4; maximum, 81 on oath; mini
mum, 20 on 18th; greatest dairy
range, 81. F
Precipitation 1.01 inches;
greatest in "a hours, 80 inches, date
goth.
Snow-Total fall, trace on 10th and
S0th.
Number Of days-Rainy 8, cloudy
8, partly cloudy 8, clear IS.
Dates Of killing frost l, IS, IA, IS,
II, 10, 21, 26, SO;thunderstorms goth;
sleet 29ih.
1t was the coolest and driest April
recorded here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Saved by Bucket Brigade.

MooNLreHr, May LIB. W. HOOver's
house came near burning on Tuesday
evening. 1t caught from the pipe and
was saved only by the hard work Of a
bucket brigade. Loss about $3.50
from fire and water. No insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Wealth For injured Brakeman.

New York, April 24.-The attorneys
for the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad company have
agreed to pay Harry Munro, former
brakeman, $4,000 for injuries received
by him January II this year while he
was working for the company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
ANeN RuIIdlnr.

W. P. Allen Of Enterprise has been
awarded the contract to erect s two
story stone building for shOokey q
Landss Of this city to be located on
Cedar and 70 be used ss store rooms
Tor the firms vehicles, Implements
etr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Local Markets.

Grain markets corrected every THURSDAY
morning BIZ W, B. Giles, grain and coalA
BUTTER kARKHT.
fPrices for creamery butter q .poins
named for week ending today. picklpsop
county price ~ cents less than New YoEb
~ co1ti less than OhioAgo.l
KANSAS OrTT-Bancy separator %
fancy &c. ft..s-a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
CARD OF THAMES.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the kind friends and neigh
bors who assisted US in our bereave-
msnt, the death Of our daughter.
Mr.. AND J. r. FINK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02

For sale Monaghan pheasants,
5000. Maggie Pettet, 4O6 West
South 4th. 1-2s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02

Clean old papers 100 par hundred
q ais ones. 50 per bundle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02
Advertised Letters.

The following is tbs list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the abb
lene pOstOfiee for the week ending
April "a, 1907. Have your mail adj
dressed to your street number and it
Win be promptly delivered;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-05-02

One cent will be charged for all adj
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING, P. M.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-27
Groceries by Weight.

Il want three pounds of eggs,
nine pounds of apples, and about
seven pounds of peas"
This is the kind of talk the house
wife of next year will put up to the
grocery clerk Of 1908, while her
country cousin is disposing of load
of wheat, containing 3,120 pounds,
which at one cent and half per
pound will net him SAC S0-that is
if bill, which may be introduced
in the legislature to sell and buy
everything by the pound, and doing
away with measures, goes through.
Grocers are divided on the sub
ject of whether such a change
would be a success or not. They
oppose it according to the size of
the mathematical bumps on their
heads. The grocers do not want the
change.
Some time ago there was a move
ment on foot promoting a change in
the vegetable market, to sell veg
etables by the pound instead Of by
the bushel. This change was backed
by the argument that bushel of
potatoes and cabbages contained a
lot of air spaces between the
separate tubers and cabbage heads
for which the purchaser had to pay.
The grocers believed that such a
change would involve too much
work, and that the price Of veg
etables aud all kinds Of produce
sold under the weight system would
have to be raised in order to pay
for the extra help necessary IN deal
ing these things out by the pound.