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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13

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ceasful "a fbe vicinity " Troy. IN ie
eefimated thaf 5000 worth ~ raw furs
haFe been shipped from that station
tAie Dipter NF. Bartlett, = pioneer ~
fiafload county, killed , 600 pound All.
fef@p boar about nIle easf ~ town.
1llf made fle 1920 bear ~ laf killed,
record bele ~ fev W. game Apnters
A AZ DfsDb. q IfalispelI lawyer and
nnf ~ tlf eoupin|nanfl. recently eaYo
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13

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f'e'f iAei Saturday eablod M /mhae
e'a0f nfieeQp ~ Rome feet 900. pAieA
Nf HW ri'seqi NJ qpoen lIo|ona fof
iif purpose m establishing au aadeul
iNfA colony NJ falalna M aielly for
~ oipNapg W iAf llaliaa eagthqual.e
e'sas''f w ali an Nod llosa aoeIoly
AHf speni fhilafo ~ lehaN vi lo
ftiiN4NH'f flnUfff fol iAo pugDo.o
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fsfiN4nh'4 fnnUfif ~ lioa ll1ao las
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13
IDAHO ITEMS.

IDAHO ITEMS.
j. N. Themes of Spokane has leased
for 10 years the $250,OO0 Samuels ho-
tel at Wallace, the finest hostelry but
one in the state.
Emma Goldensmith of Wallace was
found not guilty of assault with intent
to commit murder. Defendant was &C
cused of shooting at Ed q. Scott, an
employee of the Snowstorm mine at Null
Ian, after warning b'-n to desist I'M
loading timbers on property which she
claimed. The defense had alleged she
shot at Scott with a rifle, while evil
dence introduced showed the weapon to
be a shotgun.
Weiser is an applicant for the state
deaf and blind school. The building in
which the institution was located was
burned at Boise last winter. Boise also
wants the institution.
Joint operation of the Grangeville-
Riparia line is to become effective
March 1, according to reports.
Articles of incorporation have been
fled in Kootenai county Incorporating
the Blackwell Lumber company. The
capital stock is placed at So, SOC, 900 and
Occur 'Alene is designated as the prin
cipal place of business. The directors
named are z. A. Blackwell, B. R. Lewis,
Fred B. Grinnell, G. r. Smith and RAY
NJ Hart.
This company is understood to merge
the B. r. Lewis Lumber company, the
Idaho Northern railroad (the Lewis
road, the local timber interests of the
Menasha Woodenware company and a
portion of the Blackwell interests.
1t is claimed that the B. R. Lewis
mill viii be started in few days. Sew
eral hundred men viii be employed and
the plant improved. The planer has
already started. The new organization
means the close of trials of the b. R.
Lewis plant, which had been forced to
close.
Gaylord w. Thompson of Lewiston.
to whom the state land commission
voted lease, yet to be executed, Civ
ing him exclusive right to mine for iron
ore on 5000 acres of Nez Perez county
land, secured a certified copy of the
board s minutes on the subject. This
indicates Thompson intends to take
the matter TO the courts in case Gov
ernor Brady refuses to sign the lease.
The governor has held up the lease
pending a more detailed investigation.
During a short session Of the house
Saturday the Winship bill providing
for bridge over the st. Joe river at
St. Maries was placed on final pas
sage and referred to the appropriation
committee.
The y. M. c. A. is announced for
Crangeville.
The short winter course for farmers
opened at Idaho university Monday
with large attendance. Professor
Elias Nelson, who is IN charge Of the
state experiment station at Caldwell,
az expert in irrigation, viii be present
and give series Of Lectures on irri-
cation farming.
5b0sh0ne e0unty's finances were ID
excellent shape January 2, the close Of
the last fiscal quarter Of 1903, accord.
ing 10 the report Of County Auditor
fairgeafher, just made, ia which II
d stated that the cash on hand that
date amounted 20 f2s7, o25.4O. Collec.
lions during the three months amount.
ed ~ szs6,6Cl 90, and Of this the 1905
taxes yielded f2O2, ll3JI Warrants
wore redeemed in the Gum Of 81,
355el and January = Che outstanding
warrants amounted ~ sl2s, 1896.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13
news OF THE WORLD
SHORT DISPATCHES FROM ALL
PARTS OF The GLOBE.
A Review of Happenings in Both
Eastern and Western Hemisphere
During the Past Week-National,
Historical, Political and Personal
Events.

The reports recently circulated in
Europe and America that King Menelik
was desperately i'll, and even that he
had died, were exaggerated.
Mrs. Mary Partridge is dead at the
almshouse in Brooklyn, at the age of
LOG years.
Famed by a 60-mile wind, seven fires
in as many sections of Oklahoma City
recently destroyed property valued at
100000.
Hat manufacturers in the east have
inaugurated an open shop system
At London, Ontario, Saturday Philip
Van Sycle and family were burned to
death.
The town of Nowata, Oklahoma, was
almost wiped off the map Saturday by
a fire. The loss is estimated at $780,
600
Two thousand farmers attended a
mass meeting at Chicago Of milk pro-
ducers to demand that the price of
milk be raised.
Marvellous work of the st. Pau
(Minn.) fire department in intense cold
and heavy north gale, aided by snow
on the roofs in the path of the flames,
averted a terrible disaster in Satur-
days fire in the heart of the city
holding the total loss down to $780,
600, well covered by insurance.
1t is reported that M. Falconio, the
apostolic delegate to the United
States, will be recalled. M. Aversa,
apostolic delegate to Cuba, will be ap-
pointed 10 take his place.
The statement of clearing house
banks of New York for the week shows
that the banks hold $27, 497 ,375 more
than the requirements of the rs per
cent reserve rule.
An omnibus bill providing separate
statehood for the territories of New
Mexico and Arizona has been intro.
duced in the house.
The Tribuna Of Rome proposes that
Roman citizenship be conferred upon
President Roosevelt as a manifestation
Of gratitude for helping the Italian
earthquake sufferers.
4AeAN
been ratif by Colombia.
While crossing Salt river, near Phoe
nix, Ariz., Saturday, q party Of three
people we're preeipitated into the wat
ers and Miss Florence Brown Of Globe
Ariz, WAS drowned.
The recent dismissal Of Yuan Sh
l<ai continues TO cause unrest at Mul1
den The yiceroy of Manehuria fore
warned that similar fate would bs
his, has resigned.
Snow from soVon 10 ten feet on ths
level aud drifts many foet deeper ar'
still blocking many of Che lines 81
the Colorado railroads.
AN communication with s0uther
spain aud with the city Of Barcelona
IS unintesrsptod aud Che reports ema
nating from England relative 10 p dis
astfoua earthquake and tidal Waye ar'
untrue.
Miss Anapda fearWood, s6 year
VI ago, . purse M Cue johns hophp
hospital recently attempted ~ Ni
ber mother, aged eo yoara, and be
lieYing sac had accomplished hef ppl
poae thQs eneeo no. lifo.
Aefenasliea oeespiod much atieniio|
Az ono house VI representative oatpl
day ~ eenpeeilQp siil iAe eopsidela
tlQp NJ ~ afpg Appropriation pn
tlYe huRafQd tlQpsand doilap 90
apfiepflsled
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13

ing terrible injury, from which he
expired in a few minutes.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13

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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-02-13
FLEET AT GIBRALTER
WAS GREETED BY SHIPS OF
ALL NATIONS.
Flags and Band Playing by Men of Diff
ferent Country's Navies Made Recep-
ton a Great Display-Vice Admiral
Goodrich Overlooked Formalities and
Visited Admiral Sperry First.

Gibraltar, Spain, Feb. 1.-The first
division of the United States Atlantic
fleet, composed of the Connecticut, Yer
mont, Kansas and Minnesota, under
command of Rear Admiral Sperry, ar
rived here Sunday from Villefranche
Two barbette ships, the Albemarle
and the Albion, and the four ships of
the second squadron cruisers, just re-
turned from South American waters;
the Russian battleships Tsarevitch and
Slava and the protected cruisers
Bogatyr and Oleg; the French gunboat
Cassine and the Dutch gunboat Helm
adal, lying inside the breakwaters with
sides manned, flags displayed and bands
playing, greeted the Americans as each
in turn entered and was berthed. The
American battleships responded with
music, the band on the Connecticut
playing the national anthem of each
country. AS they passed the jackies
aboard the Russian warships uncovered
and stood with barred heads while the
American bands rendered "God Save
the Gar.
ACC AA44AAA a. S4A o4AiCo IL ~ OOO0~
rich, the admiral commanding the naval
establishment at Gibraltar, although
Rear Admiral Sperry's senior in rank,
did not wait for the latter Is visit, but
Immediately boarded the Connecticut to
extend his greetings. The senior Of
ficers of the warships followed suit and
later Rear Admiral Sperry returned the
calls, going first TO Admiralty house to
repay Vice Admiral Goodrich IS cour-
tesy.
At shutdown the Georgia and Nebras-
ka, under command Of Rear Admiral
Wainwright, arrived from Tangier.
Five golfers and the Yankton are al
ready here.
Besides entertainments for the men
to be arranged for the different crews,
such as athletics, dinners and parties
ashore and afOat for the officers, the
functions viii include a dinner TO be
given by the military governor, General
Sir Frederick Forester Walker, which
viii be followed by a ball at the as
sembly rooms, arranged by Richard L.
6prague, the American consul.
There viii also be a big gymnastie
tournament at which the American Of
hcers are expected to participate as
competitors.
The former sultan Of Morocco, Abdul
Amir, passed the night on board tho
Georgia. IT was the first time lie was
ever aboard a warship and his childish
delight was amusing. The working Of
the guns was explained TO him through
interpreters.
Reception at Hampton Roads.
Tho arrangement for the reception 10
the feet on its return 10 Hampton roads
has been completed. IL practically re-.
peats the program WHOM the fleets
started.
President Roosevelt on fho Mayfower.
anchored between the horseshoe aud
Lynnhayen bay will review the fleet
~ "a passes in al noon On February ~.
Rear Admiral Sporty, the other com.
inanoers and executive olicore viii then
~ aboard tho Mayhoper 10 receive the
lfesldepff greeting affor which the
president ~ turn, Nill visit the faqship
~ each division and meet fho Assembled
officers and ~ remosenfaflgo sailor
men selected from tle division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL
Begins Commencement Program WITH
the Junior Exhibition.

Dexter. Me. June 9.-(SpeciaD.-The
Commencement program of Dexter
High school opened this evening when
the Junior exhibition was held in the
Town hall. Every seat in the hall was
taken and many who hoped to attend
were disappointed at being unable to
secure seats Ten members Of the JuE-
Tor class. five boys and five girls. gave
essays. all Of which were excellent.
The program follows:
1.-TWO Home Comings," Miss Mildred
Stafford; THE Cause of the Union"
Marshall Phinney; 1.-The Sioux Chiefs
Daughter Miss Ethel Bailey: An
tony's Grafton at the Funeral of Ceas-
ar" Earl Brockway; 1.-The Last Word"
Miss Mary Coughlin: 1.-The Arragn-
ment of Catalina" Herbert Jewett:
''The Patterson Twins" Miss Gladys
Stearns: "Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Address Charles JaQuith; Bobby
Snaftoe." Miss Hazel Slater: "Tous-
saint l. Overture" Albert Brigham
The graduation exercises of the Glass
of 1909 will take place Thursday even
Ing in the Town hall. Fourteen students
will receive their diplomas. The an
nual Graduation ball will take place
Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Pope Wednesday sent to the
Most Rev. w. H. OCOnnell, archbishop
of Boston, beautiful Episcopal cross
Of sapphyres and diamonds on the OC-
casion of the 18th anniversary of his
ordination. The gift was brought by
the hand of Monsignor Bressan. the
POpe's private secretary and accom-
panied by cordial and fattering let
ter OF congratulation. The archbishop
has received also many other congrat-
uldtions on this occasion
The worlds record for days run by
a transatlantic liner has been moved
ny couple of miles by the Mauretani;,
and now stands at g." nautical miles
for the day. The Mauretania left
Queenstown for New York June g. A
wireless message from the steamer by
way OF Cape Race received by her New
York agents Wednesday stated that she
covered the 673 miles during the day
ending at noon Monday, June :. The
best previous record of 611 miles was
made by the Mauretana Feb. Il last
Another effort was made Wednesday to
obtain pardon Cor Joseph a. Iasici. 10 :
mel Turkish consul in Boston whose a.
year sent"nce in state prison for enbeZ-
Element of 100000 trust funds expires in
two years. Mrs. IasiSi with her counsel
Roaer Stursis. was heard al length by
the pardon committee of the Governors
Council at a private session. Prison Com
missioner Pettisrew reporting that lasi-
Sis record was good. The commit 30
took the EIatter an,iar advisemeni Tile
last petition for a pardon Was refused
by Gov. Guild a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
MOBILES OF MYSTIC SHRINE
Elect as imperial Potentate George L
Street of Richmond, Va.

louisville. KY, June 9.-The follow
ing officers were elected today by the
Imperial Council Mobiles of the Mys-
tic Shrine:
Imperial potentate-Geor l.. Street
of Richmond. Va.
Imperial deputy potentate-FredcriCk
X. Kinds of LOS Angeles.
imperial chief Rabban-J. Frank
Pratt of Fargo. n. d.
Imperial assistant Rabban-W. j.
Cunningham of Baltimore.
Imperial high priest and prophet.
William w. Idwin of Wheeling
imperial Oriental judge-Jacob T..
Barren of Columbia, S c.
Imperial reasurer-William s. Brown
of Pittsburg, reelected.
Imperial recorder-Benjamin w.
Rowell Of Boston, reelected
imperial first ceremonial MASTER
Frederick r. Smith of Roches ter. n Y.
Imperial second ceremonial master
j. f. Stevens of Portland, Me.
Imperial marshal-Henry w. Neid-
linshaus of ST Louis.
Imperial captain of the guard
Charles r. Overshine of Minneapolis
New Orleans was chosen for the con-
vention in 1910 set the date of meeting
back from June to April T. chose Poten-
tate Elias ID. Jacoby of indianapolis as
imperial outer guard. the lowest office
on the imperial divan. and put the other
officers forward one step.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
THE BATTLEsHIP MICHIGAN.
Promises Well for Her Four Hour
Speed Trial Today.

Rockland, Me-, June 9.-Highly graft
fed with the top speed showing of 20sl
krots made in her standardization tests
toGay, the builders and officers of the
battleship Michigan were confident to-
night that she will meet the requirements
Of 1873 knots contract speed in her A.
hour run tomorrow. The Michigan was
favored with fine weather conditions. a
smooth level sea and no wind The first
three runs were made at Is knots speed
the next three at II knots speed and the
, speed was gradually increased until in
the nth run the Michigan covered the
mile at the rate of 20.0l knots an hour.
Her five so.called top speed runs aver
aged 1896 knots an hour.
The average number of turns of her
propellers during the five high speed
tests was III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10

Ordered. that the county commits
sioners be requested to estab!i'h
street line on Upper College avenue
An order was also passed instructiaS
the city engineers to establish street
line on Water street from Grove 10
the end of the street.
Alderman Sayward spoke Of the
large number of poles on Ticonic stree
and thought that some action ought to
be taken. Mayor Redington spoke u
three poles on Elm street near the
Lombard residence which held but two
wires. The mayor stated that tn"
Mess alonskee Co. is willing that these
wires should be put upon their poles
and thus do away with this extra
number. On motion Of Alderman
Brown committee consisting of
Mayor Redington and Alderman Huh
bard was appointed to investigate the
poles on Elm and Ticonic streets. The
board went into point session.
Mark IT, Claflin, sealer of weights
and measures stated that the fees re-
tanned by him for his work We're not
sufficient for the amount of work
done. He asked for $3.50 to cover al
expenses, including a deputy sealer
and room for apparatus. The matter
was taken up in separate session.
The heads of the various depart
ments We're cautioned by Mayor Red
ington not to go beyond their appropri-
ations. He said he wanted them at
the close of the fiscal year to have a
good balance.
Mayor Redington spoke of the APP
preparation Of $4,000 for the High
school construction account, which
with the $4,000 left over from last year
would make $4,000.
Mayor RedingtOn spoke of the var!-
Gus lots suggested as possible sites for
a High school building. The lot on
which the present High school is con-
sidered inadequate. He read a repore
from the committee, which will be talk
en- up at the next meeting. This lot
is on Gilman street. between West and
Burleigh streets and favored by all
but two members, who are Interested
financially. The price is $1,000 and the
city has an option on it. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
STEAMER ASHORE.

New York, June "A good sized
steamer went ashore shortly after >
o'clock tonight about half a mile from
the Point Of Woods life saving station
on the seward side of Long Island
The weather was so think that her
name could not be learned and a
heavy on-shore sea made it impossible
to launch the lifeboat. Late tonight the
lifesav'ng crew were still trying I'M
successfully to get line to the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
DEGREE OF cHlvALRY
Bestowed Upon Five Rebekahs
Wednesday at Fort Fairfield.

Fort Fairfield, Me-, June 9.-The deco
ration of the Order Of Chivalry was
conferred on five Rebekahs by Col.
Charles NJ. Stewart of Bangor who was
deputized for the purpose by Brigadier
General Levi NJ. Poor as a part of to-
days program of the 18th annual con-
vention and the international field
day of the Patriarchs Militant, I. o. O..
r., Of Maine. The Recipients were
Mrs. George e. Marley and Mrs. r. +.
True of Gardiner. Mrs. Jennie S. Whit
comb. Houlton. Mrs. Sarah o. Cook,
Brunswick, and Mrs Emma M. Scates,
Fort Fairfield. The ceremony took
place on the High school campus and
was an impressive one.
parade was held this afternoon in
of General Poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Holding Very Pleasant and instructive
Session at Newport.

Newport Me, June 9.-(Snecian =
The regular Ministerial Association
meeting of the Methodist Episcopal
clergymen of this section of the State
opened this evening in the local
church. About 20 clergymen are pres
ent as well as quite large number
pr laymen and their'wives. The open-
ing sermon this morning was delivered
by Rev. A. E. Morris, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Old
Town. An interesting program will
take up the day Thursday and tn.
closing sermon will be delivered
thursday evening by Rev. George A.
Hartin, pastor of the Pine street Meth
odlst Episcopal church, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10

,odo ms Week: SattIe 3244, sheep 6l96, calves
Last week: Cattle 1904. sheep 431s. calves
w MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 81. sheep so. calves 240 hogs 245.
FOREIGN CATTLE TRADE.
The beef market for States cattle at
Liverpool and London held firm during
last week, but the market has not re-
gained the decline of few weeks ago,
when it dropped about l cent per ID. I'M
der too excessive supplies.
Late cables from Liverpool and London
quote live cattle steady at 1913 LIE. per
Id. dressed weight, and refrigerator boot
selling at 10 1-S@10 lac per Id.
Three steamers from Boston carried
beef cattle during last week. destined for
Liverpool London and Manchester. Out
of shipment of 1871 head of cattle, 1860
cattle were Canadian stock. thus making
the smallest shipment of cattle from the
States for a long time.
Shipments and Destinations May 20 to
June 5:
BY the Columbian to London,-Morris
Beef Co. 362 Canadian cattle. Swift & Co.
210 State and 129 Canadian cattle. j. A.
Hathaway & Co. 100: total. sol cattle.
Swift & Co. 1912 beef quarters
BY the Michigan to Liverpool-The S. S.
Co 80 State and 30 Canadian cattle. Cor
don & Irons;des 300 canadian cattle; to-
tai. $50 cattle. Swift & Co All beef quar-
ters
BY the Ibernian to Manchester-Morris
Beef Co. % State and 499 Canadian cattle
No beef quarters.
quarters 1888
TONE OF THE MARKET.
4 Shippers who brought choice cattle to
the market in anticipation of con-
tinuance Of the strong market a week
ago were disappointed. The demand de-
clined, and the shippers had to sell
this grade of cattle below last weeks
figures. and even at loss in some in
stances. The choicest fancy cattle
brought from 6@6A, with choice steers
and oxen 5R M6c. the best cows 4EM
&c. ordinary cows 3la@4%c. and bologna
COWS 2G3c. The best bulls sold at 40
&c. and ordinary bulls 31a to 4Hc. The
market for all but the choicest cattle
was active at last weeks figures.
Veal calves ranged from 7@71kc, with
some fancy calves at S@8kc The de- |
mand was most active, and the supply
Hogs continued in active demand |
with the supply large. There was a |
ready market for all that were receiv-
ed. Live hogs sold at 7k@Sc, the latter |
for a few of the choicest and dressed |
hogs at 9@9hc.
Sheep and lambs were in scant sup
ply at the yards, and quotations are
merely nominal. Sheep 4@5c, and
lambs S07c.
The market for mich cows contin-
Jed poor. though the receipts are light
There is no change in quotations. the
ordinary mixers ranging from s25 to
$50 each. with choice cows higher.
The live poultry market was firm.
Spring chickens quoted at 3OM33c.;
owl, at 16c; and ROSTERS / cent high
r, at II q 12c.
SALES AT THE YARDS.
Beef Cattle-Robert Connors sold "a
hoice cattle, $500 lbs. at &c.
H. F. Whitney sold oxen, 271O lbs,
It 6Nc., 2 oxen 1850 lbs, at Ghc., 8
ows. 265o lbs, at 4c., 1 COW. $50 lbs,
It 3iac.. l COW. $50 lbs, at 3Ac., and
COW. &3O lbs. at Sac. F. G. Piper sold
oxen, 5000 lbs. at &c, and cows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
MAJOR BELcHER DYING.
"el'-known Pennington Lawyer
Stricken Monday With ApopIexy.

Pennington, Me. June 9-Maior S.
Cllnord Belcher, one of the Oldest and
oest-known lawyers in Maine, is no.
expected to live through the day.
Mayor Belcher was stricken with apo
plexy Monday morning at the post
office and has been unconscious ever
since. Major Belcher has a remarkz
able war record. He is about II or
~ years old. One daughter, Fannie.
graduate of Vassar College. has been
summoned home from New York. Ma
Jor Belcher is the son of the late Judge
Samuel and Martha (Abbot) Belcher.
The family is one OF the most promi-
nent in Franklin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-10
CORNERSTONE is LAID.
New Hampshire Historical BUILDING
Dedicated With Simnta Cereronv

concord. N. H., June 9-The corner
stone of the new building of the New
Hampshire Historical Society, the gift
t" the society of Edward Tuck of Paris.
was laid this afternoon, with simple
ceremonies. Col. Daniel Hall of Dover.
the president of the society, was mas
ter OF ceremonies, and the order in
citded singing by the school children,
prayer by the Rev. Marvin D. Bisbee
OF Hanover. and addresses by Col Hall
ara Governor Henry B. Quimby.
The cornerstone was laid by Hon.
Benjamin A. Kimball, chairman of the
huitd:nS c"nmjttee. who used a trowel
made of solid silver. with ebony handl ..
which was inscribed: