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Locss ataple orocerIsa

>,..rrested daily by Franklin Stiler ana Franklin.)
 Ann,es-3- pound cans, per dozen, 9Oc
 .t. f,rease-3 dozen to case. Diamond {, s5: Mica. $3.25.
 s's. ',orateo. 50 pounds bulk. per pouna s,tai eyaporated one pound cartoons sc 1nunds. per pound, l2isc. paxed Beans--2 dozen pound can, '.
 ne, dozen, Paiace Car. s1 so. S ssaa,n,cheli. s5c, Bull Head soc; { dozen a,,,d cars 10 case, per dozen, CampbeIIs aeo. hog Head, soc; pound cans. { sos, an 10 case. per dozen, Van Camp soc ooeeninr Powder-Per case, Good Lucs .o ~. Hi-Lo. s375; Parrott and Monkev sss sy CO., Horsfords Bread Preparation, S4.,o. N, o,,na Rumford, s2,50
 I1,ackberries-a pounu Griffin Farm. ,,nr case, per dozen a6c. pa paskets-1-huslei. wire display, each |, 5O; h-bushef. sl.3.
 spIuein.-Splrlocx No. 5, 8 oozen to
 s,us1nes-Ries root. per dozen. 85c
 Candles-2u and 70 sets 10 box per ser LOG.
 candv-Assorted stick. per pound 6hc; penny goods, per box 60c.
 Camuuells Goods-Tomato, vegetable. chicken, OK tail. bouillon and assorted soup. tomato and toDaseo. catsup. salAd dressing. chilli sauce. prepared mustard and Worcester sauce. per dozen. lisk Dc:
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dinary, 711-16e nominal; good ordinary. 91sc. low mldd1ing. 107se; middling 11ssc: good middling. Il 13-1ee; mid ding fair. 12 5-16c. fair. F 1b-16c nom inal sales, 2125 bales; receipts. 3229; stock. 73 400.
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Dry Goods.

New York, June 30.-The dry goods sea- son for the first half of 1908 closed to- day Discounts on staple prints were shortened during the day. About 4000 hsles of cotton jeans have been sold 10 China Cotton yarns are steady and in light demand
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Flour, Meal and Feed stuffs.

Egg Plants-Per crate, $2.50. Oats-No. mixed, 66c; Mo- white, SIC; white clip, z0c.
 Pure wheat bran, 100 pounds, sl. 40. Cotton seed feed meal, S24; prime, e26 Corn chops, 50 pounds, $1.40.
 Corn hearts 100 pounds, $1.50. Shorts-1O0- pound sacks. $l.60.
 Hulls-S0-lf. c. g., S10.50; 100-lb, c. c., $11 ton.
 Hay-Choice Timothy, sz2; No. l Timo- thy, SEQ; Johnson grass. $l4; clover. mixed, S20; choice green alfalfa, $23.
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kets, closing at f1S los. in London and at $4.f5@ 4.50 locally
 Iron was a little lower at 51s. 45ad. for Cleveland warrants in the English market. Locally prices were dull and unchanged. No. 1 Foundry Northern. $16.50@17; No. 2, $15.75 @16.25 No. 1 Southern and No. l Southern Soft, S16.50m17.5O.
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Treasury Stateme ent.

Washington, June 30.-Today's state ment of the treasury balances in the general fund shows: Available cash ball. ance, $23S, ,S9S, ,39O; gold coin and bullion, $31, ,931, AS; gold certificates, $31, ,559, 660.
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Maata

Rib bellies S.95d9.70c D. S. clear bellies, 9.3sQ10.osc. D. S. extra short ribs, 7.70c. D S. fat backs. S.S2c. smoked clear bellies, He; fancy, 12lhc. medium, 12e.
 Hams, smoked, 1SQ1S12c; California. S1Ac. Tard-Leaf, 101sc; compound, Sikc. Beef, 7c@101ac.
 pork loins. 12c: spare ribs. SEC. Ham butts, He; Boston butts. 10c Shoulders. &c.,
 Rrains, Sc; beef flyers, 7c. pork sausage, Sc.
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New Orleans Cotton Futures.

New efleans, June 3o.-Cotton: Spots steady w ordinary 67sc nominal; or
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Cash quotations were as folIoWs: Flour-Steady.
 wheat-No. spring, 93c@$102 Corn--No. 2, 69M@70c; No. yellow. 711aQ72c.
 Oats-No. 2, 50kc; No. white, 4sQ52c. Barley-Fair to choice mating, 56@62c. Flax Seed-No. northwestern, S21&. Short Ribs, Sdes-Loose, $S@S.37h. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $14 621a@14.75. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $9.171a. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, S.25Q8 50. Whisky-Basis of high wines, $1.35. On the Produce Exchange today the butter market was steady; creameries, 1962-c; dairies, 17q21c.
 Eggs-Firm; at mark, eases included. 14Q14lac; firsts, 1olac; prime firsts, 171ac. Cheese-Easy, nQ111ac.
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Bradstreet's Grain Supply.

New York, June 30.-Special cable and telegraph communication received by Bradstreets show the following changes in available supplies as compared with precious account:
 Available supplies: Wheat, United States east Rockies and Canada, de- creased 1873, 900.
 Afloat for and in Europe, decreased 20OO bushels.
 Total American and European supply, decreased 3.873,000
 Corn United States and Canada, in- creased 119,000
 Oats, United States and Canada, de- creased 673000. a'
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Watermelons. per hundred. s15g2o. Beans. Navy, per bushel. 8. Beans. Lima. per pound. 61kc. Bananas. per bunch, slQ1.5o.
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Interior Movement.

Houston: Nominal; middling, II 9-16c; net receipts, 53S5; gross receipts, 1885, shipments, 5181; sales, 25; stock, 1S,613.
 Augusta: Quiet and steady; middling, 11Ac; net receipts, 140; gross receipts, 40; shipments 317; sales, 313: stock, 19,7O6.
 Memphis: Steady; middling, 11ssc net receipts, 139 gross receipts 1S7; ship ments. 914; sales, 125; stock, 31, ,043
 St. Louis: Quiet; middllng, 115sc net receipts, PIP; gross receipts, 29S6; ship ments. 370S; sales, 15; stock, 16,055
 Cincinnati: Steady; net receipts 107S; gross receipts, 107S; shipments, 104O stock, 1O,6A.
 Louisville: Firm middling, 12c.
 Little Rock: Easy; middling 11Be; net receipts, 14S; gross receipts, 14S ship ments, 2S5; stock, 75S7
 Total today: Net receipts, 71o2; gross receipts, 9S74; shipments, il, ,440; sales, 97S; stock, 103,625.
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Naval Stores.


 Savannah, Ga., June 30.-Turpentine Firm, ac; sales 1252; receipts, 1877; shipments, S79.
 Rosin: Firm sales 3614 receipts 45S4; shipments 2441; stock, 101,6 Quote: A, B, c, $2.90; D, $3.15@3.20; E, $3.25@3.27h; F, $3.35@337a; G, $3.35 @3.42H H, $3.s0Q8.85; I, $440@ 4.50; K, $5.55; M, 5.9O; N, z6.3O; we, 6.45; wv, $650.
 Wilmington, N. C.. June 30.-vSprits turpentine: Steady, 37c; receipts, 15 casks.
 Rosin: Steady, s2.6O; receipts, 1oo Tar: Firm, $1.50; receipts, 70 bar rels
 Crude turpentine Firm, $2, $2.7O and $3.75; receipts, 52.
 Charleston, S. C., June 3O.-Turpen- tine: Steady, 3Shc.
 Rosin: Steady; quote: A, B. c, $3.25; D, $3o5; E, sS.15; F. $s.25; G, sS.25; H, $3.7O; I, $4.3O; K, $5.45; M, $5.S0, N, $62O; VIC, $e.35; wv, s6.40.
 New Orleans, June 30.-Receipts 320 barrels rosin; 496 barrels .turpentine; exports for New ork. TAG barrels ros- in; for Havana, 100 barrels rosin.
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Blount Springs Hotel Pro
 gramme for this week:
 Morning and afternoon con certs; informal dancing every week; Wednesday, bridge whist party. Saturday morn ing-Fourth of July, Favor German. Special rates for weekend.
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For best aover Using cuts tr- The Gawk. Age.Hera' suilding.
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Coffee Market.

New York June 30-The market for coffee futures opened steady at un- changed prices to an advance of 5 points in response to the partial gains in European markets and held steady during the session on moderate de- mand from European and local trade interests. The close was steady net unchanged to 5 points higher. Sales were reported of 13,250 bags, including July, August, September and Decembes at 6.O0c, May 6.O5c.
 Spot coffee steady; No. Rio, 6Ac; No. Santos, SAC; mild coffee quie-: Cordova, 9& @12hc.
 Metal Market.
 London, June 30.--The London tin market was lower today. with spot closing f124 17s. Cd. and futures at f126. Locally weak in tone with quotations ranging from $27.10 to $27.40.
 Copper showed a somewhat reaction ary tendency in the London market. with the close little higher at f56 15s. for spot and f57 Is. Cd. for futures. The local market was dull and un- changed. with Lake quoted at $12.62A 012.75 Electroyltic at $12.57 h @12.62A and Casting at $1225 @12.37s.
 Lead was lower at f12 5s. in London, but remanied dull at $4.4 O 4.50 locally
 Spelter was unchanged in both mar
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Cotton Seed Oil.

New York, June 30.-Cotton seed oil steady; prime crude, 37Q39c; yellow, 47c. oil prime, 46c.
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Q 1sO,9OO shares
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17
THE MAINE SANAIOR|UM

For the treatment and cure OF persons
With pulmonary tuberculosis, was erected
hy and is under the management OF the
Maine State Sanatorium Association de-
gal title) It's purposes are wholly philan-
thropic. This sanatorium is model OF
Its kind For curative effect and for In
spring outlook it's location is unexcelled.
ITS present capacity is fifty-five pa
uents The completed plant would pro-
vide for one hundred. The cost OF con-
p!eting 1t would be comparatively small
Money is wanted for this and for aiding
needy patients. An endowment fund OF
t'W.oo0 is greatly needed. For further in
formation write to the secretary, Angus
ia. Maine
The officers and directors are: Presi-
GENT Gen. Selden Conner; Vice-President,
hiram w. Kicker; Treasurer, Treby john
son; Secretary. A. G. Young, NJ. D.; Med
ical Director, Estes Nichols, NJ. D.: Trus-
lees: Hon. John F. Hill. Hon. Waldo
Pettengill. 3. H. Weeks, NJ. D.. Hon. +. C.
Whitehouse. Rt. Rev. Robert Goldman
Hon: Vim. D. Pennell. F. c. Thayer. M
p. G. II. Payson. Hon. Cyrus W. Davis
hugh ]. Chisholm. e. D. Chamberlain
Frank G. Payson, Estes Nichols. n. ~.
Fred e. Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17
The Wells Electric Light
and Power Co.
Who Knows John Thompson
Of Donebate, ireland?
Etttjek Mills Cooperation Increases
Capital Stock to $500, 900.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Next Meeting Of Governor and Council
Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 A. M.

Among the corporations which were
granted charter under d special act
oi the last Legislature and have filed
"a certificate of organization at the Of
flee of the secretary of state is the
Wells Electric Light e. Power Co., the
charter of which was approved March
20. 1907 and which was organized at
tine Town house in Wells on Jan 2S
1908 The certificate was filed Friday.
Oct 16
The purposes of the corporation are
to carry on the business of lighting by
electricity such public streets of the
town of Wells. ard such buildings and
places therein. public and private. as
NAV be agreed upon by said corpora
tjon and the owners or those having
control Of such places to be lighted :;
and may furnish motor power by
electricity within the limits of said
town of Wells: and may build and OPP
crate manufactures and works for the
providing and supplying of electricity
and light and power, and may lease.
purchase and hold real and personal
estate for the proper objects of the cor
pora lion: and to construct. lay, main
tain ana operate lines of wire or other
material for the transmission of cleo
tricity, submarine. underground. upon.
under and along and over any and all
streets and ways under the direction of
the municipal officers of said Wells;
aid in public places in such d manner
aS not to cndanger the appropriate
public use thereof. and to establish and
maintain. under the direction of said
municipal officers. all necessary posts,
pipes, supports and appurtenances and
terminating at such points as may be
expcdlcnt.
The capital stock of the corporation
is $4,000. of which nothing is paid in
and tine par value of the shares is $50
each.
THE names of the shareholders all 81
whom are citizens of the town of Wells
ana each of whom has subscribed fol
one share of the stock of the corpora
ton, are as follows. j. Warren Gordon
Joseph Fl. Littlefield George G. Hatch
Joseph d. Eaton, John Rankin, Free
man f.. Rankin and George II. Little
field
The president of the corporation Is
J. w Gordon and the treasurer Is
George g, Hatch. The clerk is j. II
LittIefield The directors arc J. w. Cor
don. Freeman T.. Rankin. George II.
I.ittletieId J. H. Littletield and George
G. Hatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17

Governor Cobb has received the fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17
ROBERT THOMPSON

Work has just been completed by
Contractor Fowler of Augusta in put
ting in several new squares of granO-
lthic walk on the second terrace of the
Capitol grounds. to replace some that
had bcen injured by the water getting
underneath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17

Lyman B. Viewer and Nathan
Weston. two of the most successful
Augusta deer hunters of the season.
who have been doing things to the
game in the region around Mike Mars
camps at Indian pond. arrived home
Yesterday afternoon bringing with
them two does which are now on eX-
hibition at the Locke market. Both
hunters had one of the times of their
lives and brought home as many deer
as the law allows. They had hoped to
pet a moose to bring home. but those
animals kept out of the way until the
danger was over and the hunters had
left for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17
RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAS. HON. f. r PAGE, one Of
the committee of Salaries and Fres mas
pa sSed away since the adjournment of the
80. Legislature of Maine.
WHEREFORE. the remaining members
of said committees. being especially 2on-
vened. resolve that this committee real
ze its great loss in the death of the
Hon. T.. p. Page. whose eminent ability
and wise council as an honorcd and |alu-
able member is deeply felt by his as
SociateS.
RESOLVED. That III his death the
state has beer deprived Of his wise and
ability, his city and county pa
trio ic and public spirited citizen, his fam
ilv :: loving husband and father.
RESOLVED. that a copy of these reso-
lutions w. Sert to the family of the de
ceased associate. and a copy published in
HAROLD NJ. SEWALL
LINDLEY NJ STAPLES.
CARL E. MILLIKEN,
w. r REY NOLDS,
A. J. SKIDMORE.
f., f. NEWBERT.
p A. GIDD1NGS,
s c. STEVENS.
Il J. PEACOCK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17
READ THIS OFFER.

We Guarantee partSIan Gage 10 lure
Dandruff, Stop Falling Hair or Itch
inq Of the Scalp, in Two Weeks, or
Money Back.-Giroux Mfg. Co., Sole
American Makers Of Partisan Sage.
The above is an offer we are most
proud to make. 1t is an offer that no
man or woman need be ashamed to
accept Partisan Sage is the quickest
acting and most rejuvenating hair re-
Storer in the world.
Its magical qualities have made 1t
famous wherever it has been intro
duced.
1t is the only hair restorer sold with
an absolute guarantee to cure dandruf.
stop falling hair or itching of the
scalp
1t cures daudrun by killing the
germs, and it kills them so promptly
that the most skeptical give it their
warmeSt praise.
But Partisan Sage is more than
cure for dandruh-it will make hair
grow on any head where the halr
bulb is not altogether dead.
And we want every reader of the
Journal to know that Partisan sage
is the most delightful hair dressing
in the world 1t is so pleasant to use
and its effect is SO invigorating ana
refreshing. that it pleases everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17

Bert Watts. formerly of Watervilie.
a patient at the Insane hospital in
this city, died at that institution
Thursday morning at the age OF Az
years, the cause of death being tuber-
cular enteritis The remains were sent
to Waterville on Train No. | yesfer-
day morning for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17

to make the hair grow luxuriant. soft
and beautiful.
The girl with the Auburn hair is on
the outside package of every bottle OF
Partisan Sage. BOwdtch. Webster IL
Co. sell it for 50 cents a large bottle,
or YOU can get it direct. all express
charges prepaid from Giroux Mfg.
Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
O1O1217
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17

r. c. Wallace of Boston. travelling
passenger agent for the Union Pacific
Railroad, was in the city yesterday IN
the interests of his company and was
a business caller at the Maine Central
ticket office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-17

lowing letter. which is self-explanatory
and is given to the public with the hope
that its publication may serve to 10
cate the PARTY for whom the inquiry is
made:
'31 Great Western SQUARE. Philsboro.
Dublin.
Dear Sir-I would be very grateful
if yCJ would have inquiries made con-
corning John Thompson. who left Don
ebat>. Co. Dublin. about 40 years ago.
When last heard of 30 years ago he was
living in Maync. |. his brother, would
be very glad to hear from him, or if
he be nl2rricd, any of his children. I
have written to several newspapers but
got no answer. | am an Old man now
and am writing to you as a last re-
course. I am, dear sir,
Your most obi. svt.
ROBERT THOMPSO
Notice has been flied at the office of
the secretary of State which certlfies
that at legal meeting of the stock
holders of the Ettrick Mills. which
was neld at the office of the company
in Augusta on Tuesday, Oct. IL. it was
voted that whereas the capital stock
of the corporation was insufficient for
the purposes for which the corporation
vas organized. it be increased from the
sum of $250,O60. consisting of 250O
shares of the par value of 500 each. to
the sum of S5OO,0OO. consisting of 5000
shares Of the par value of 800 each.
Work has Just been completed by
Contractor Fowler of Augusta in put
ting in several new squares of grano-
lthic walk on the second terrace of the
Capitol grounds. to replace some that
had bcen injured by the water getting
underneath.
Among til" people from other places
who have visited the state House
within the past few days and have
signed the register in the fish and
game department are the following:
Mr. and Mrs w. NJ. Rounds of Ken
nebunkport. Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Will
liamS of LincOnvillc. Gen and Mrs
John Harper of Lewiston. Mrs. f. f..
Knowles and Harper Knowles. oak
land. cal, Benz. Rogers of jamaica
Plain Mass Mr.. and Mrs. .. VI. Mil
likcn of West Scarboro.
The following corporation has filed
its certificate of organization at the
Office of the secretary of State:
Bradford Lumber Co. organized at
Augusta for the purpose of conducting
a general manufacturing, lumber and
business. with $4,000 CAPT
tai stock. of which $4,000 is paid in. Of
fccrs: President r. w. Harvey of Au
susta. treasurer. r. w. Harvey of Au-
ghsta Certificate filed Oct. 10. 1908
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the ladies
w @ w i S h
to enpha-
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f ac t that
+ a r i sian
S a ge is
the q n ] Y
hair tonic
i n t h e
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-26
ALLEGED WIFE MURDERER
wHlTMoRE WILL eE TRIED.
DECLARES INNOCENCE
Final Stage in Black Swamp Mystery
Believed to Have Been Reached
Nude Body Of Dead Wife Found
Five Months Ago in Marsh.

New York, May 25.-What is ex
pected to be the final scene in the SO
called Black swamp mystery was be
gun in Jersey City when Theodore S
Whitmore of Brooklyn was placed or
trial charged with the murder Of his
wife, Lena, whose nude body was
found in the swamp five months age
and lay unidentified for more than q
week. Through pieces Of clothing
found floating in the bay the body
was finally identified.
Whitmore, when summoned. said
he did not believe the body was that
Of his wife, but subsequently he made
the identification complete. He has
declared that fair, trial would com
pletely vindicate him.
Witnesses Are Held.
The testimony is expected to de
velop q sensational story regarding
Whitmore's life. William Hartlett
who claims to have an intimate
knowledge Of some Of the details o.
Whitmore's life, has been held to
gether with four other important
state witnesses in the Hudson count,
Jail, for some months.
The selection of jury was effect
ed within 45 minutes after the case
was called. 2
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-26
.GAsToN PHILLIP CHARGED WITH
MURDER or FRIEND.
WILL l PLEAD INSANITY
Prominent New York Club Man WHO
\ Shot Car Driver in Hotel viii Be
Tried il Criminal Trouble
Over Automobile Fare Was Cause.

q D.. 2
Washington, May 25.-The trial of
CASTOR G. Philip, the millionaire club
man Of New York and Washington
and scion Of prominent family,
who. year ago, shot and killed
Frank H. McCaboy, cab driver, was
begun today before Justice Joseph
Barnard, in criminal court No. 1. Wig
orous efforts win be made by counsel
for the young clubman to substan-
tiate his plea OF self defense and SEN
sational testimony will, it Is said, be
brought out by the prosecution.
The two men came to the Arlington
hotel. where Philip was guest, after
an all-night ride in the latter's auto
mobile. It is said they had quarreled
over q fee McCaboy had demanded.
Philip was followed to his room by
McCaboy. An altercation occurred in
corridor and shot was fired. Nc
Caboy was found on the floor with
Philip leaning over him, pistol in
hand. The bullet had entered Nc
Caboy's chest near the heart. Philip
was persuaded to go to his room and
was soon fast asleep, not realizing
that he had fatally wounded his COM
panion who later died in a hospital.
Since his release under heavy bail
Philip has. been leading quiet life
at Clavernask, where the Philips have
a beautiful country home.
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we're and the waters the highest in re-
cent years. Some Of the oldest set
tiers aver they have never seen any
thing to equal it in Oklahoma.
OIL TANK LINE BROKEN.
Companies Report Loss Of Rigs, Wells
and Tanks. VI a

SVsuP&usSo NSPVss eVoo VI pS9oS vvVuo
and Tanks.
Tulsa, Okla, May 25.-The Arkan-
sas river at Tulsa, after reaching its
height shortly after midnight last
night, began at noon today to recede
slowly. Reports from surrounding
towns all tell of a fall in the streams.
No trains have come from the west
since Sunday morning.
At jerks, in the oil fields, Is miles
south Of here, four feet pf water
stands in the Midland Valley railroad
station and the station has been
abandoned. The Gulf Pipe Line com.
pany's main line to Texas and the
south has broken in the middle Of the
Canadian river three feet under
water today and hundreds OF barrels
ofsoil were lost. The break cannot ,De
repaired until the water subsidies,
This 1t is said, will not seriously Grip
pie Texas refineries as all have a
good supply Of oil on hand. #
The Gulf company's water station
at Polecat creek is under two feet OF
water and this and other oil compa.
MES report loss Of rigs, wells and
tanks.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-26
WORKmEN ACCEPT
WAGE REDUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH COTTON MAN.
uFAcruRERs MADE.

Fall River, Mass, May 25.-The new
agreement between the cotton manu-.
facturers and the textile council
which will be in force until next No
vember, became effective today. I'm
der the agreement the $4,000 oper'
atives accept a wage reduction oi
1894 per cent. The mills have been
running on short time but It is ex
pected the production will be In
creased.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-26
REcEDlNe At GUTHRIE.

one Negro and One unidentified Man
Drowned In the Flood Waters.
Guthrie, May 25.-Over 500 houses
in West Guthrie are submerged by the
Hood which has been raging through
the Cottonwood valley since Saturday
night. One negro was drowned and
the BODY OF an unknown man taken
out Of the Cimarron river. The food
has fallen but the bottoms are still
submerged and water four feet deep
Is running through the streets. Hun
dreds are homeless and transportation
from one part Of the city to another
is by means of boats.