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The Washington times., 1912-01-19
MEN IN STREET IN !.
NO MOOD TO CHASE
THIEF IN FLIGHT
Dozen Watch Robber Flee
From Lieut.. Wyman's
House With Booty.

A sneak thief. who was discovered In
the apartment Of Lieut.. II. L. wyman.
u. 9. N, LII Nineteenth street north
west, and escaped while half dozen
pedestrians looked on. refusing to toin
IN the chase. is being sought by the
police today.
The man was discovered by Miss
Catherine De Angelo, governess. who
saw him as he was coming out Of the
apartment into the hallway on the
third foor. Mrs. wyman heard the
governess scream. and ran into the hall.
The burglar. in an effort to get away,
tripped and fell on the top stair. The
woman tried to grab him. hut he man
aged 70 get UP and run down stairs
before they could overtake him.
Hurrying to the front windows the
women called to men who were passing
to catch the thief. but they only looked
on In amazement as the man ran up
Nineteenth street. 1t was found the
thief had taken handbag containing e.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19

Jungerford. On tho platform will be
seated. In addition to those mentioned.
Cen r. M. Cockrcil, Col Hilary A.
Herbert, Major Robert w. Hunter, Major
Holmes conrsd.. apd the Rev. J. A.
Taylor.
Al Leesburg. Va, tonight the celebra-
ton VIII be under the auspices Of the
Loudoun Chapter. Daughters of the
Confederacy. A banquet for Confederate
Veterans and the Sons of Veterans
organisations win be given. Henry C.
Stuart. OF Virginia, ,.fll address the
sons. and senator John sharp Williams.
OF mississippi, will talk to the veter-
ans.
The day ID a legal holiday In virginia,
and banks. throughout the Common.
wealth will be closed. At Alexandria
Veterans, will rive banquet this even
ing.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
South Celebrates
Lees Birthday Today

ATLANTA. Ga. Jan. 19.-The one
hundred and fifth anniversary Of the
birth of Gen. Robert e. Lee was cele-
brated throughout the South today. In
practically all of the Southern States
the day is observed as q legal holiday.
Banks and public offices were closed,
and in most places the schools were
opened only in the forenoon to allow
commemoration exercises to be held.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
Dealers Caught With Heavy
Consignments of Pork and
Mutton Carcasses.
PIGS SELLING AT
EIGHT CENTS A POUND
Butter Remains High-Rhubarb
Added to Vegetables Straw
berries Here.

The sudden arrival of warm weather
caught dealers on commission row with
heavy consignments of pork and mutton
carcasses on hand, and as result the
wholesale prices on meat in those places
are lower today. Pigs are selling at
from s cents to sls cents per pound,
while the large carcasses are selling In
some cases as low as 7 cents per pound,
the average not running more than g
cents per pound. The retail price on
meats Is no lower than last week.
Poultry is selling at quite reasonable
figures, live hens selling at from IA
though the dressed chickens bring
around 20 cents per pound at many OF
the stands.
Butter and eggs still are selling at
high figures, good fresh eggs bringing
may remain at the present high level
for several weeks, although reports
1spm, Western states indicate that
Eeather conditions are becoming moro
favorable to dairy interests. q,
Rhubarb mas been added to the stock
OF winter vegetables, and although it
Is of the Eot-house variety, it is selling
at from cents to Is cents per bunch.
Shipments Of South African fruits are
beginning to arrive: the quality is first
class and although prices are beyond
promise to be cheaper. Peaches, apri-
cots. and pears have been received. Hot
house strawberries are becoming moro
plentiful, and many are sold. even at
the fancy prices they command French
crowns" another vegetable, is also on
the market, selling at 90 cents per
pound.
The following average prices are
given, for the convenience of Saturday
shoppers: - -.-.-.-
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
Sure Wav TO Cure Constipation

Many apparently things perfection and only those
who have suffered know hard is to hnd
genuine No matter how dscouagng
have been the promise yourself to make another attempt
cALDwELLT SYRUP PEPSIN There must
for constipation thousands the country endorsing
DR. CALDWELLS SYRUP PEPSIN gentleman old asserts he
has had relief until he took this remedy Buy bottle of yourself
and what will by this time that SALTS
whether will
best only good So why scientific preparaion DR.
cALDWELLS SYRUP PEPSIN scientifically compounded 1t design
ed act mildly gradually that time all medicines be
pnsed with will its 1t tonic laxative and
has a strengthening
have sought This assertion,
Of thousands of the of century that
this remedy has been compounded have voluntarily written the facts
Dr. Caldwell 1t the best obanabIe constipation and all
stomach, liver
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needs of children
Dr. adwel
Of
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medicines Cahwers
and
'"N'"s Miss Kate Harmon Patterson
druggist fifty cents dollar bottle umiy
sample bottle the free Of charge simply
addressing Caldwell Washington St. Monticello
and address postal card windo
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
Western Reserves
Alumni to Meet

The annual reunion Of the Washing
ton alumni OF Western Reserve Univer-
sity will be held at the University Club
at $3.50 o'clock on Wednesday. January
81. President Charles +. Thwing will be
present Major Frederick c. Bryan Is
acting president of the association, and
Ray s. Gehr Is secretary.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
Prisoner Branded.

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-Because he
hribed policeman in connection with
the theft of 100000 pounds of meat from
the insane asylum, Simon katsenstein
was branded from the bench as the
'meanest CRATER" and sent to prison.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19

DR.. Caldwell:
Your sample and a SOC bottle fixed
me In good shape from an awful back
nervousness. i used a plaster on my
back and your Syrup Pepsin and I
came out all right. My bowels are
regular, nerves steady and have a good
appetite. no backache and no pain OF
any kind. Your Syrup Pepsin is a
grand medicine, pleasant to take. and
should be In every home at all times.
~. III. Elledge. Dothan. Ala.
DR.. Caldwell: . r... 49,.
Received your free sample and used
second for my family. which bought
at the drug store (50c bottles). 1t Is
the best 1 ever had in my house and
You may use this as a testimonial II
you wish. VIM Druschel,
"a Coal ST.. Wheeling, W. Va.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
Virginia Reveres
Memory of Gen. ZEE

RICHMOND. Va, Jan. BIN Rich
mond, the capital Of the Confederacy.
and in all other cities and towns Of
Virginia. the anniversary Of the birth
Of General Lee was observed today rs =
public holiday.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19

I received the sample Of Syrup Pep.
sin and took 1t and felt better, SO sent
and got 50c bottle. suffered so
much with my head that ! begun to
think i would lose my mind. I have
a number of complaints, but az soon
as l took your medicine l felt much
better. I do not suffer much with my
head and feel better generally. Have
been recommending II to others.
Miss Kate Harmon,
Strasburg. Va.
The Washington times., 1912-01-19
MISS RUTH HENDERSON.
Wife Dies of JOy.

PASSAIC. N. j., Jan. ls.-when her
husband, the Rev. A. J. Vandenheuvel.
suspe nded by his church, because his
name wns mentioned In a divorce suit.
was exonerated ard reinstated. his wife
died of the strain OF Joy doctors say.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
HOOPS RECEIVED
VALUABLE LESSON
Served Twenty Six Days for MASKING
Although Father Was
Wealthy

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Sept. 24-With 81
bill and note from his wealthy faith
er telling him 1t was the only money
he ever earned, Harold F. Hoops
walked out of the Bridewell today
after twenty-six days Imprisonment.
He had been fined $50 for annoying
a girl on the street and had worked
out $13 of 1t in the shops of the pris-
on His father wrote him today say
ing that he would pay him as much
as the state did for the time he spent
in the prison and would get him some
honest work to do. The note from
the millionaire fireplace manufacture
also contained forgiveness for the
young mans past acts and adds:
Whether they are forgotten depends
upon yourself"
Hoops rode up town on street ear
and went directly to his fathers pri-
vate office where parent and son we're
closeted for several hours
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
PERSONALS.

Mrs. H. j. Morrison and daughter.
Miss Ethel, have returned to Keokuk
after short visit in Quincy.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Heitz and chill
dren spent Sunday with relatives in
Fort Madison.
Fort Madison Gem City: Henry
Combs of Keokuk was in the city
Sunday with a string Of horses en-
route from Milton to West Point
where they will be entered In the fair
races this week.
Mrs. Johanna Eitman and daughter,
Miss Laura, of Fort Madison, spent
yesterday in this city.
Fail Scoville and James Houston.
of Fort Madison, came down to Keo,
kuk Sunday for a brief visit.
Quite large crowd of Keokuk
sportsmen attended the motor boat
regatta on the river at Quincy Sun
day. A. c. Decker took down a large
crowd in his cruiser, the Vivian III,
while John Leisy took down another
good sized delegation in his cruiser,
the Red Wing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
CIVIL COURT AFTER
CRIMINAL Term
Batch Of Eight Civil Cases Scheduled
for Jury Trial Upon Completion
Of Present Criminal
Session.
GRAND JURY is BUSY
Settled Down to Business Yesterday
Afternoon and Number Of In
dictments Are
Expected.
GRAND JURY is BUSY


While the grand jury settled down
to steady grind yesterday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock, 1t is barely probable
that a report will be made before
Friday or Saturday, with indications
more favorable to a report not being
made before the first Of next week.
AS soon as the indictments are re.
ported these indicted will be given
a trial, and upon completion of the
criminal term a number of civil cases
are scheduled for jury trial Those
civil cases which are scheduled for
jury trials are:
ED. Van Felt vs.. Webster and Will
liam Thomas; H. L. Connable VS.. c.,
B. & 9. Railway company; j. P. Dick
son VS.. L. c. and Josie Pardall; Ad-
die Mundy VS.. City of Keokuk: Ed
VIVA Mckenzie VS.. City of Keokuk; J.
Standard Fire Insurance Company VS..
IS. j. Howe and Ray Cook; Standard
Fire Insurance Company vs.. Thomas
Worland, and Bernard A. Dolan,
guardian for Louisa Grimsley, vs.. r.
T. Bartruff.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
A New Printing Firm.

One of the oldest and best known
printing houses in the state VIM
Rees & Co, 81 S. Fifth ST, has been
recognized and reiuvinated by an In
fusion of young blood and the firm is
prepared to properly enter into the
commercial life of the New Keokuk
]. E. Shoemaker AM VIM. NJ. Bell are
the new members of the firm. Both of
these gentlemen come to Keokuk high
ly recommended as printers of. more
than ordinary ability and capable Of
the standard of high grade
printing set by the original firm. The
plant has been thoroughly overhauled,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
CITY NEWS.

Nauvoo Independent: The grape
harvest in Nauvoo has come to a
close, total Of s131 carloads having
been shipped this season. This is
the largest amount of grapes that
has been shipped from here in years.
the crop this year was an extraor-
binary heavy one. Baxter Bros. ship
ped 20 carloads, IS from Nauvoo and
4 carloads from Fort Madison. Dach-
roth & Hart shipped 81 carloads. The
returns for the grapes shipped have
not all been received and the average
price the growers will receive has
not been estimated. The profits, how
ever, it Is Believed, will be small,
lower than usual. Most of the grapes
shipped were excellent, but during the
latter part of the harvest, the berries
OF some of the vineyards became
wormy and several carloads Of these
grapes were sent out which got into
market in bad shape, which will
represent a loss. There were other
hindrances which acted as detri.
ment and will reduce the average OF
the price realized Grape growing
is becoming less profitable each year
it seems and workers naturally are
becoming discouraged. There is a
large amount of grapes remaining
which will be made into wine.
Merchants along Main street are
frequently requesting The Gate City
to begin and continue ->.til a definite
decision is reached an agitation for
the lighting of Main street. They as
sert that there has been sufficient
talk and want action. At the present
time the capacity Of the local electric
plant is taxed almost to the limit and
from that point immediate introduc-
ton of white way is not desired.
On the other hand the merchants
claim that it will take some time to
get bids and plans ready for submits
sion and adoption and the installation
of the system will also require time
1t is thought that by the time the
white way is ready for use the power
from the dam can be utilized. There
is no question but that some action
should be taken to illuminate Main
and other Keokuk streets. Much
smaller cities than this are consider |
ably ahead in the matter of street
lights.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Greeting Delegates.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-An early
morning reception was held at the
white house today by President Taft
for 100 delegates to the convention of
the American Association of CONNER
cial Executives. The president left
here at 10 O'Clock for New York to
meet campaign leaders. He win
leave at 1880 p. m. for Altoona, Pa.
to address the surviving governors OF
the civil war tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Effective Home Remedy
For Tuberculosis

- VI - dbN1 SuJOSlS
1t is serious matter when the
lungs are affected. A trip away to a
sanitarium is not only expensive, but
it involves separation from home and
friends. Some are benefited, but few
can safely return. Eckman's Altera-
tive is effective for home treatment.
For example:
251 S. Atlantic Ave, Haddonfield, N. j.
Gentlemen: In the fall of 1905 /
contracted very severe cold, which
settled on my lungs. At last began
to raise sputum, and my physician
then told me | must so to California
Immediately. AT this time was ad
vised to take Eckmans Alternative. |
stayed at home and commenced TAX
ing it the last week in October.
began to improve, and the first week
in January, 1906, | resumed my reg,l.
lar occupation, having gained 25
pounds, fully restored to health. 1t is
now FIVE years since my recovery has
been effected, and cannot praise
Eckman's Alternative too highly |
have recommended it with excellent
results
(Signed) w. NJ. TATEM.
Fckman's Alternative is effective in
bronchitis. Asthma, Hay Fever;
Throat and Lung Troubles, and in up.
building the system. Does not contain
posons. opiates or habit-forming
drugs. Fer sale by ]. F. Kiedaisch &
Son and other leading druggists Ask
for booklet telling Of recoveries, and
write to Eckman Laboratory Phila.
delphia, Pa, for additional evidence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Eu.l Bull Moose Ticket

limited Press Leased Wire Service I
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 24.--It
was practically certain today before
the meeting of the new progressive
party state central committee here
that it would place a complete bull
moose ticket in the field and Iegisla-
ture candidates in every district
Party leaders admitted the movement
was unanimous, following the failure
of Governor McGoyern to declare for
Roosevelt.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Lille Girl Killed,

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Sept. "a With a
wound on the temple that might have
Indicated violence, the body of 7-year-
old Algenina' Tellerone, was found in
East river. The little girl disappear
ed last Friday. An autopsy was pr
dered
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24

ton of November's general strike for
universal suffrage, the police today
began hunt for unauthorized fire
arms. Though it is known nearly ev-
cry workingman is armed, few weap-
ons We're found. so effectually were
they hidden.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Dutch Amer.

BERLIN, Sept. 24.-The Wiesbaden
iaseniatt says the kaiser and the
crown prince are so angry at one an
otner that they do not speak. The
quarrel is attributed to jingoistic
demonstration by the prince in the
reichstag.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
PROPOSAL FOR BIDS.
Office Of supervising Architect.
Chicago. III Sent 10 1910

Chicago. Ill, Sept. 10, 1912.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until 10 a. m Tuesday.
Oct. 10, 1912, and then opened, for
the construction Except heating) of
woman's building on the grounds
of the Western Illinois State Normal
school, Macomb, Illinois, in accord
ance with drawings and specifications.
copies of which may be had at the
office of the supervising architect, at
his discretion. Duplicate copy of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Protest From China.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
PEKIN, Sept 24.-President Yuan
today drafted protests to st. Peters
burg against Russian activity In stir
ring up a rebellion in Mongolia and
to London against an English occp
patton at Thibet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
suspicious Preparations.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. Sept. "a
When Mrs. Lloyd Wiloer discovered
that her husband has arranged with
the undertaken for her funeral and
had even ordered a rest in peace"
floral emblem from the florist, she
told the police. Wilder has fled.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Romance In Courtroom.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Sept. "a
Alter jury found Mrs. Eva Rioux
guilty OF theft, a rich Italian stepped
Forward, paid her fine, proposed and
was accepted and had his wedding
day set.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
PUBLIC; OPINION

. o o 9 8 o o o q o o o @ o o o .
Name II Lake Cooper.
To the Editor of The Gate City:
request the new lake to be called
Lake Cooper. Mr.. Cooper certainly
deserves the credit.
A ROCK ISLAND LADY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Dire Predictions.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. "a
Police prosecutor arraigning several
c'arivoyants, said if occulting himself,
Il see a book of statutes, which seems
to tell me that unless you give up your
game and leave town you will find
yourself in JAIL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Handy With the Broom.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-After
quarrel Robert Albright scared his
wife with pistol, toy one, he said.
Whereupon she beat him with
broom, until he begged for mercy,
then turned him over to the police.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Petticoat Bankrupt.

q CLEVELAND. Ohio, Sept. 24.-Al-
leging that the Paris tube skirt fash
ion, causing an aversion to petticoats,
has ruined their business, a Cleveland
petticoat manufacturing company was
placed under receivership.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Too Much Name.

LONDON. Sept. 24-The Decies
uaoy how'ed dismally during it's
. J, in Stoke Pogis' church,
'Ae scene OF Gray's elegy. They
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Late SATURDAY. NIGHT.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-John Work
man asked the health office for
birth certificate for his boy. Asked
the date. John shook his head. eAll
know he said, is that it was late
one Saturday night"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Chicken Roost.

NEW YORK, Sept PA Washing
ton Heights resident has complained
to the authorities against a chicken
farm on his apartment house roof.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
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Camp Fire Girls.

At the meeting held last night to
inaugurate the national girls move
ment companion body to the Boy
Scouts, five camp fires were partially
organized each to have a guardian.
The guardians for the five camp fires
are not yet named.
Religious Work Committee.
The new religious work committee
Of the Young Women's Christian AS
ISOLATION has been organized and is
now ready to begin in earnest it's
seasons work. AS now constituted
the committee is as given below:
Miss Olive Williamson, chairman;
Miss Antoinette La Faiyre, Miss Meta
Hummer, Miss Lucretia Huiskamp,
Miss Irene Stricken, Miss Irene Rol-
loson. Miss Mary Albertson, Miss
Florence Kerr, Miss Sadie Trimble,
Miss Myrtle Trimble, Miss Eu-
nice Craybill, Mrs. Helen
White, Mrs. Lee Daughrity,
Miss Pet Belt, Miss Anna Lar
son, Miss Mildred Schmidt, Miss Mil.
dred Rayburn.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Mems Meeting Sunday.

Sunday evening, September 30, Mr..
Smith will give the address at mems
meeting in Trinity NJ. F. church. cor
ner Tenth and Main streets, at 7:so
O'clock. Mr.. Gilbert will be the
soloist.
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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
I NEWPORT, R. l., Sept. 24.-The
horse trot," new dance which society
calls "blinger,' won't be introduced
here, If Preston Gibson of Washing
ton can help it. The horse is
said to have excellent grounds for
libel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24

the old type dumped and the latest
type faces added. New machinery
will be Installed and as rapidly as pos
sible the shop will be completely mod
ernized. The firm name of VIM. Rees
& Co., will be retained.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
In Honor Of Fred 8. Smith.

A six o'clock dinner will be given
in honor Of Fred B. Smith by the
Young Mems Christian Association
Monday evening, September 80, in the
association rooms. No formal invi-
tations will be issued for this dinner
All men desiring plates are requested
to notify the association office by Fri
day. September y. The price per
plate will be thirty-five cents. Mr..
Smith is expected to give one of his
famous after-dinner speeches. Paul
Gilbert, tenor, will sing a solo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24

plans and specifications are on file
in the office of the board OF trustees.
Macomb, Illinois.
All bids must be accompanied with
certified check for 5 percent of the
amount OF bid.
Address: w. Carbys Zimmerman,
supervising architect, 11O1 Steinway
Hall, Chicago, Ill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
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President Hamili to entertain.

L. A. Hamill, president of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
will entertain at luncheon Monday
noon, September 30, in nonor of Fred
5. Smith and Paul Gilbert at his home
on Franklin street. Mr.. Hamill will
have the board of directors, ex-Presi-
dent JOY, and General Secretary
Burns for his guests.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24

named it Ellen vivien De Ella Peer
Bresford.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-24
Hunt for Fire Arms,

iUnited Press Leased Wire Service. l
BRUSSELS, Sept 24.-In anticipa-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
Oldest Highway in Maine.

The oldest public highway in Maine
is that beautiful tree-lined stretch
which the passenger on the Western
division OF the Boston & Maine sees
between him and the sea as he passes
Wells Beach.
In 1853 the Massachusetts commits
sioners receiving the submission OF
Wells, Cape Porpus" and Saco, or
dered the inhabitants of those towns
to make the highway from house to
house and clear and At It for foot and
cart. This was known as the road
by the sea"
The commissioners themselves
could not go beyond Wells for the lack
of road. Kittery and York were also
ordered to make straight and con
venient way along East for man and
horse"
All land travel then was afoot or on
horseback, with an occasional rude OK
cart. There was no such thing as a
horse and wagon in all Maine, nor was
there a stage line there till 1870 years
later.