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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealing in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, April 17.-Sharp bear drives
at selected stocks, such as have been In
progress for week, continued through
out today's market and In spots severe
ployed on the short side became increas-
ingly aggressive today, indicated the
most determined bear campaign of
months was underway. Today's attacks
were centered on Missouri Pacific and
Lehigh Valley. Missouri Pacific was the
most active stock in the list 1t was un-
der steady pressure and fell more than
five points to 1sh, the lowest figure In
even greater. Ii was hammered down to
lS4. drop of seven points.
The pronounced weakness of Lehigh
Valley was responsible for a good deal of
age in earnings and the possibility of a
change in it's dividend rate, but the ru-
mors We're not supported by any au-
thentic Information. Missouri Paeific's
weakners was said to be due in part to
difficulties experienced by the company
In arranging to care for its S25, 100000 OF
notes falling due June l. The notes were
offered at 95, but buyers ranged several
points lower. Missouri Pacific converti-
ales slumped five points. President Bush
gave assurance that provision for the
notes would be made, but pressure on
the stock did not relax
The general market stood up we'll in
the face of these severe declines, The
opening was strong. Higher prices for
American STOCKS IN Lonuon, loFelsh puy
ing here and the expectation based on
yesterdays development of a speedy set
Element of the Mexican difficulty, slim
u.ated the market. Although movements
during the morning were irregular,
higher level prevailed most of the time.
When the news came of the new Crisis
in the Mexican situation the market cas-
ed off, although no uneasiness on this
score was shown The combined effect
of this factor and the collapse OF Lehign
Valley and Missouri Pacific was to send
the whole list off in the last hour, but
net declines in most cases We're limited
to fractions,
The bond market was steady. Iotai
sales. par value. s2,O5oe00. United States
bonds were unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Lamoina Granue.

Tuesday evening the Third and
Fourth degrees were conferred and a
harvest supper served. A recitation
by Lester Young was enjoyed. AT she
roll-call members responded by sug-
costing one thing that would improve
the grange. Some of the replies
were: Improved grounds and building,
more music, individual responsibility,
better order and more attention to
parliamentary law, more brotherly
love and thoughtfulness, prompt pay
ment of dues, tactful effort to win
back former members, voluntary of
fers Of help on programs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Boston Curb Market.
New York Produce Market.

New York, April II.
FLOUR-Normally low.
WHEAT-Spot steady; No. 2 hard win
ter 1901 elf New York: No. red 104h ele-
vator; No. northern Duluth lelA; No. /
northern Manitoba 100 fob afioat.
CORN-Spot easy; No. yellow AT elf
to arrive
OATS-Spot steady.
PORk-Barely steady.
BEEF-Rarely steady; mess 17G1s.
LARD-Steady.
BUTTER-Steady: receipts 476o tubs:
packing stock current make No. 2 15AGl6.
EGGS-Firmer; receipts 22.523 cases;
fresh gathered extras 2lG2ls; firsts aver
age packed 20n20a; fresh gathered firsts
19119A; seconds 1Si@1sa; state, Pa. and
nearby hennery whites 21G21l; do gather
ed browns and mixed colors 1920
POTATOES--Steady and unchanged.
SUGAR Raw firm; centrifugal 2ss: re-
fined steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
New Century Grange.

Only a short literary program was
given at the meeting April IL. The
small attendance because of the bad
travelling induced a brief discussion of
the necessity of good road building,
not only in all lines of business but as
a factor in grange success, it being
shown that were all our roads proper
ly constructed, attendance would not
be hindered during the muddy seasons
of spring and fall, as is now the case.
Fire prevention will be discussed at
the meeting April 25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, April II.
Quotations on flour, grain. millfsed,
meal hay and straw are strictly whole-
sale for carload lots to jobbers. All other
quotations represent sales TO the re-
tailers.)
BEEF-Whole cattle 13i.
BRAN-2750@2S00.
BUTTER-Northern asgs7: western a
G26.
CHEESE-New York twins 1920
CORNING. 3 yellow n.
EGGS-Choice 23424 western 1929
FLOUR-Mill shipment, spring patents.
475gs26.
EAY-No. grade 1lE0q2200.
LAMHS-Spring 13A.
LARD-Pure Id
MINED FEED-2S2593050,
oATS--No, clipped white n.
PORK--Mcdlum hacka ".
POTAToES-White ldodiN per two-hu.
SuqAH-cranulasad, y hns lots "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
live WIRES BEAT
out THE CAPITALS

The Live Wires from Gardiner came
back strong in their third string and tri-
umphed over the Capitals of Augusta by
the narrow margin of q pins at the Co
lonial alleys Friday night.
Sprague was high man. with 295, but
Georgaklis rolled high single with ZIG.
This string combined with 90-or-better
rolling by. his teammates gave a total
of ass to Gardeners AS and overcame
Gardeners lead in the first total. Har-
rineton's 104 and Spragues 105 in the
final put the game on ice for the Live
Wires. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
HAVEY WILL NOT
RUN FOR AUDITORS OFFICE

Hon. Andrew p. Havey of West Sulli-
van will not be candidate in the DEM
ocratic primaries in June for the office
of State auditor. Some time ago Mr..
Havey was urged by friends to be can
didate, but over the long-distance teie-
phone today he stated that it would be
an impossibility for him to enter the lists
because of his business interests. The
only candidate thus far for the position
of State auditor on the Democratic side
is ]. Edward Sullivan of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April II.
Dashing of hopes that way had been
found to get rid of the unwieldy stock
of corn in Chicago today sent prices
tumbling again. Bottom was not reach
ed until there had been fall of thres
cents under the high point of Wednesday.
The close was weak, SAD to l@ls off COM
an advance of to I. oats varied from
s6l4 down to 1-16 gain, and provisions
shade lower to a rise of 5 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

= The Augusta Postoffice Clerks AS
ISOLATION held meeting Friday aft
ernoon preparatory to attending the
9Th annual State convention to be held
in Portland Sunday and Monday, April
10 and 20. -Four delegates and a large
delegation of the Augusta members of
the association win be in attendance
at this convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

WY telephone, it-counting
M the
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Wheny hay contaminated BEST
through using classified Advertising USE it!
Fol ad tasks" such be
plshed sal through want-advertsing
narrowed anxiety about
classified Advertising BUSINESS
LIKE latter. This campaign"
to a
the EARNING POWER PROPERTY. may be
If the future because you
ont of work,
of
If you have property "TTME ELEMENT"
important areales
plan
Of "ads, consecuivey UNTIL PROPERTY
SOLD little by the result
at all!
If you get advertising" every variety
you'll and life deal simpler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
New York Cotton Market.

New York, April II.
Galveston quiet. 10; New Orleans
Charleston steady, 13s; Memphis steady,
13s
Net receipts for seven days les 242.
Exports to Great Britain 22,5S5; to
France 541 to the Continent 6s,4s2; to
Japan 3SlS
Stock 1854
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
LOCAL NOTICE.

], The household goods of Mr. and Mrs
Chas. F. Taylor will be sold at public
auction April 20th at / p. M. at the
residence of r. e. Symes on Western
avenue. The goods contain whatever
one needs in housekeeping A charm
sCrawford Royal range with large hot
closet Is among the lot. IL stormy
the next fair day at same hour.
sapr15d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Chicago. Cattle Market.

Chicago, April II.
HOGS-Receipts 1900; lower; bulk of
sales s55dS65; light S4Oqs70; mixed Si0Q
$40
CATTLE-Receipts 1000; steady; beeves
710a955 stockers and feeders 5s0@S15;
cows and heifers S754S70; calves sass.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000; steady; natives
540GI7; yearlings 5SOQ76o; native lambs $50
MS35.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Miss Annie Lessard

= Miss Annie Lessard, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lessard. died Fri
day morning at their home. 81 Bond
street, aged II years. Funeral ser
vices will be held at $50 Monday
morning at st. Augustine's church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

The special features of the Armitage
Club sale on Saturday afternoon at
the Parish house will be the Vacation
table, dolls millinery. aprons, delicious
cake hot rolls, marmalade and home
made candy. The sale opens at $50
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

The many friends in this city of
Miss Mary L. Jones, who has been
receiving treatment at st. Barnabas
hospital, Woodfords, Me, will be
pleased to learn of her rapid recov-'
cry,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Walter /. Neal of Waldo, member of
the Commission of Inland Fisheries
and Game, passed Friday in the city
on matters connected with the work
Of the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
New York Money Market.
New York. April IT.

New YOfK, AUTH II.
Mercantile paper 3aG4 per cent -
Sterling exchange STEADY; oV-oay phis
1873; for demand 1866.
Commercial bills 4S4A.
Bar silver Ssh.
Mexican dollars 45a.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds steady.
Call money steady, 1sm2 per cent; rui-
ing rate t. last loan 2, closing lsn2
Time loans steady; 60 days "a, 80 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

State Commissioner of Agriculture j.
A. Roberts arrived in the city Friday
where he was the principal speaker at
afternoon. coming from Skowhegan,
a Grange meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
23--n RSES--23
4 SATURDAY. APRIL IA

We will have twenty-three horses from
Knoxville, Iowa, bought by J. NJ MILKY
Nirect from the farmers where they were
raised. All of our horses are bought and
shipped direct from the farms they were
raised on. We will give you back every
dollar You pay us If you don't like them
after you try them. In this load are lots
Of four-year-ods we'll broken. Good
4nany of this load were blowing when Mr..
Mulky bought them. If you don't get
good horse and one you like it will be
your own fault, 1z7 Water St., Gardiner,
CHARLES f. TRASK.
II MULKY BROS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Fl. Cumming
are receiving congratulations of friends
on the birth Thursday morning at their
horne on State street of fine boy
baby. The young man weighed 10
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Hon. Lyman Fl. Nelson of Portland,
chairman of the State Highway Com
mission. was a visitor in the city Fri
day on business connected with the
work of the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Paul Penney. who had for some time
gast been employed at Eagle Lake. is
in the city, having come down from
that place Thursday night, and is the
guest Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Mrs. e. J. Roberts, who has been i'll
for some time past with laryngitis, has
so far recovered as to be able to walk
cut a short distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

4. Charles f. Wheeler of Chesterville
was a visitor in the, city Friday on
business connected with the State de-
Qartment OF agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Miss Blanche Webster, teacher in the
Fairfield public schools, arrived in the
city Friday evening for a brief visit
with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

The funeral of the late Guy A. Blu
lar will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. z. p. Bubary S4 Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Mrs. c. +. Conner of Somerville,
Mass is visiting relatives and friends
III Augusta and Vassalboro for few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

THE several departments of the
Kennebeesj county court house will be
closed Monday in observance of Pa
triots' day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

j. L. Horan of Portsmouth, N. H.,
passed a portion of Friday in the city
of matters of business. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

sE. l.. Staples of Portland passed a
portion of Thursday in the city on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.
Graduation at West New Portland

Graduation at West New Portland
The graduating exercises of the
West New Portland High school took
place Thursday night with large
attendance. The graduates are Miss
Helen Atwood, Miss Josephine Will
Hanson and Howell Atwood. AS the
class was small one some of the
Juniors had parts. The salutatory was
by Miss Williamson, the valedictory
by Miss Atwood and the class history
and prophecy by Mr.. Atwood. There
were essays by Miss Martha E. Spear,
Miss Florence Churchill Miss Bernice
Written and Miss Ann S. Bracket.
The graduation exercises were fol-
lowed by supper and ball
Liquor Injunction Sought in Portland
Rev. A. S. Bisbee, one of the liquor
deputies of Sheriff King F.. Graham,
and % others, filed in the supreme
court with Associate Justice George
F. Haley at Portland Thursday a bill
in equity praying that a writ of in
junction issue restraining Mary F.
Kilday, who is alleged to be the own
er Of building on the southwesterly
corner of Free and Center streets,
and all acting by her authority from
allowing the building to be used as a
place of resort and where liquors are
sold. Justice Haley issued a prelm-
mary injunction and viii listen to ar
guments the first Tuesday of May
Mrs. Charles A. Stewart of Lewiston
Mrs. Charles A. Stewart died Thurs
day ,in Lewiston, after an Illness of
few days. Her maiden name was
Mary J. Tracey and she was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. l. Tracey
of st. Adams, where she was born So
years ago. She married Mr. Stewart
IS years ago. She was a member of
the Order of Rebekahs of Hartland
Me, and of Pine Cones Chapter, o.
e. s., of Auburn. Her husband and
parents survive. The remains will be
taken to ST. Adams for burial
Another Seizure at Bangor.
Twas a cold and windy day
Thursday at Bangor, friends, but the
sheriff made it hot enough for some
liquor dealers Whereabouts. Several of
his bright young deputies visited the
transportation terminals. and here are
the few trifles they picked up Nine
half-kegs of beer; three quarter
kegs of ale; two 5-gallen kegs of
wiskeys one 1o-gallan aileg OF whisizey
six cases of whiskey; two barrels, each
| containing 225s pints ofsNhiskey; one
barrel containing 225 pihts of gin; five
barrels of bottled Hhaer. Deputy
Roulier got mixed up with an electric
car in Old Town. cutting his leg Sc
verely and injuring his shoulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Boston Stock Market.
BOSTON RAILROADS.

INDUSTRIALS BoSTo
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

Notice is hereby given that by vlr-
tue OF a certain execution issued by
the Clerk Of the District Court Of
scurry county, ON the 12m day Of
May. 1914 To- a certain cause where.
In W. a. Mccullough is plaintiff and
j - Coleman is defendant Zoo which
cause a Judgment was rendered ON
the 3lst day Of March. 1914 Zoo
favor OF the said plaintiff " A.
Mccullough, against said defendant
-. -. Coleman, for the sum Of sey-
enteeu hundred ninety-tvo 81
$4,000 Dollars, with interest there
on at the rate Of s per centum per
anuum from date Of judgment TO-
gether With AID costs Of suit, have
levied upon, and will, on the first
Tuesday In July 1914, q being the
7th day Of said month, az the court
House door In snyder Texas within
legal hours. proceed TO sell Tor cash
10 the highest bidder, all the right
title and Interest OF j. % Coleman
In and to the following described real
estate, levied upon as rhe property ot
ID. 70 Coleman. to-vit The south.
west 0ne-f0urth 0f ss'itu 1870, Boo
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

ors who give US these figures. A few
roads showed a net income. but al
together the deficit was as shown
above.
ION this showing they jointly
made request OF the commission to
allow 8 per cent increase In rates,
which they said would cover the de-
flclt and premit Necessary improve
ments and enable them to borrow
money for extensions
"The request was refused, and
hence we can hope for but little rail
road building in Texas until we have
commission that holds different
views to the one now In power
Practically no Texas citizens own
actual stock in railroads; conse-
quently they are the target for tho
domagog
yet every citizen. whatever his
calling, Is vitality Interested In the
success and extension Of the various
lines, for II spells prosperity for all
but, alas! the demagog has them
blinded.
what would a small increase in
rates cost you and me. my readerl
"On a suit Of clothes weighing five
pounds your merchant would have -
add half a cent
Awful, isn't II, and yet the roads
say allow us this plttance and we can
meet expenses and borrow money for
extensions"
Again railroad people point to the
fact that while the parcels post is
bringing In vast sums Of money In
to the treasury, the government is
forcing the roads to carry the goods
at a loss
The Toledo Times says that Great
Britain pays the railroads s. per
cent Of the revenues from the par
cells post It further says It 70 estim.
ated that the parcels pest will pro
duce GO.OOO,OOO revenue next year,
and that the payment Of 10 per cent
for carrying the malls, as was paid
before the system was established
ought to add t12.OOO.OOO to the pay
Of the railroads.
This is question that Is up to
the people Of the United States
Every progressive citizen admits the
importance Of railroads In country
development and every sensible man
knows that railroads cannot be ey-
tended without a reasonable promise
Of compensation
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

ON Monday morning following 'ho
shower az an early hour an army
of frogs was observed passing
through the streets Of Roscoe. an go-
Ing eastward. For hours they passed
In numberless mulfltudes and We be-
gan to wonder u the ancient Egyptian
plague was being visited on the peo-
ple Of Roscoe Where they all came
from. where they we're going 10, and
why. are some % the mysteries we
have not yet solved Roscoe Times
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19
A Clean Slate.

The grand jury after a session OF
about ten days adjourned sine die
without finding a single bill OF any
kind. This county presents a remark
ably clean record Not single pris-
oner In jail. Not single criminal
case on the docket Nothing for the
county or district court to do, and
the grand jury unable to find a SIN
gle bill. Come to Mitchell county
Colorado Record.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

The 1894 session Of the Red
Hill school closed Friday Of last
week after a term OF eight months.
The school was taught by Miss Ger
trude Fondy Of Snyder. The pupils
have made excellent progress under
her direction and patrons OF the
school are highly pleased with the
work accomplished.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

Mr. C.. Nation brought the signal
saturday small Dot Of hlackherries
q his growing They we're as fine as
could be found anywhere This shows
that scurry county is equal 10 the
best anywhere In the way % small
fruits and IL stands along with the
best for anything else.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

The Reporter erred last week in
stating that Claude Lafon had been
carried 10 the penitentiary to serve
out the sentence Of nine years given
him some time ago In the District
Court OF Jones county. He was ar
rested and taken into custody by
deputy sheriff Of Jones county and
carried to Arson where he was sum
marily released. having been pardon
ed by Governor Colqultt
Lafon returned to layton the lat
ter part OF last week-Clairemont
Reporter.
The Signal reproduced the Report
ers first statement and now gives
space to this correction.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19
Mr.. I. 4. Beggs Very low.

Mrs. J. W. Templeton received a
message Sunday Afternoon saying that
her father. Mr. J. A. Regis was about
to die at the home Of a daughter at
ltasca. Mrs. Templeton left Al once
over the Santa Re to go to his bed
side.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

L. u. Smith and wife, Of Ira, were
here Monday. Mr. Smith says crop
prospects are good out his way and
that the farmers have made good
headway In the past few days Of fair
weather working out their crops.
Cotton chopping Is well under way
and most people have good stands.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

W. u. Lee made a trip to Dallas
inst week and treated himself to a
new automobile, He returned home
Sunday and Is now ready to spin
around over the country with ease
and comfort
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

@. X. Elklns was In Clairemont
from his home in the Polar country
and spent some time here In the in
terest OF his candidacy for the As
SCISSORS office
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

Mr.. r. h. Kinanon, who has been
here visiting his son, W A. Kin
canon. left Friday for his home at
Weatherford
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

Mrs. C.. r. Lockhart who has been
In st. Louis for the past four months
came home Saturday TO the pleasure
Of her many friends and TO the IN
qualified delight Of our friend,
Charlie.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

Always in the market for chickens
and eggs. c. NATION & son, Grain
and Hay Dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

We assert that we can save you
money on your groceries. Make Us
prove Il.
Cash Grocery Company.