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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15


Pressure Isle road, who dug about 49,
600 barrels from eighty AGREES.
A seizure of $500 short Holsters was
made recently at Cape Porpoise. The
gasoline cruiser Sea Gull of the Maine
sea and shore fisheries department
has been on cruise to the westward
with Warden N. j. Hanna and others
on board. Rumors reached the warden
that there has lately been a revival of
the short lobster business and he
started out to investigate and sue
ceeded in discoveries $500 shorts"
secreted IN blind cars where they had
been placed for Illegal sale by fisher
men at Lubins creek, Cape Porpoise.
No arrests were made in connection
with the discovery of the Holsters, the
owners having kept their identity we'll
hidden, but it is believed the lot was
intended for a well-known Boston
smack which has made a practice OF
calling at Cape Porpoise every week of
late.
The presence Of mind of Capt. Frank
Brown of the steamer Belfast early
Saturday, when his steamer rammed
and sank the fourmasted schooner AL
ma T. A. Holmes of Philadelphia off
the Graves in a thick fog, was beyond
question the means of saving the lives
of some at least of the crew of the
schooner. Captain Brown saw that
the blow was death stroke and kept
Roadway on the Camden, keeping ner
stem in the big hole in the schooner's
side until all had scrambled aboard.
1t was but very few minutes after
the steamer had backed away before
the schooner sank. The Camden's stem
was bent and some of the bow plates
injured. She will be repaired at Bos-
ton. The Holmes was built at Cam
den in 1896 and was owned by Joseph
Holmes of Toms River, n. ]. She was
1908 tons, valued at 1000 and partly
insured.
The government quarantine on the
shipments OF Maine-grown trees and
shrubbery west of the Connecticut
river is reported by some to be affect
ing the sale of Maine Christmas trees.
The gypsy and brown-tail moth pest
is the cause of the quarantine. Inas
much as it is about four weeks early
for shipments it cannot be said to have
made any great difference in the bus
mess up to this date; and when the
shipping season does arrive, Boston
and New England can take care of
quite a bunch of Christmas trees.
Hon. William B. Shelton, president
of the Lewiston Board of Aldermen,
and a leader of the Lewiston G. o. P,
will withdraw from the Lewiston city
government early in November if he is
re- appointed as a member of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission, and according
to Mr.. Shelton there is no indication
that he will not be reappointed. Mr..
Shelton will also withdraw from the
law firm of Newell & Skelton.-Lewis-
ton Sun. sfA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

year, and the dust in the country roads
was worse than at any time this sea-
son. OF course. had the rain been left
to human agencies, it would have been
postponed as, while many farmers are
all through digging potatoes, there are
hundreds who are not, having all the
way from one to 80 acres. One Of tho
largest farmers to get his crop safely
under cover is Walter R. Christie on the
Presque Isle road. who dug about 3D.
600 barrels from eighty AGREES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Russia has AGA $780, 900 acres of forest
That is TO say, more than one-third of
the whole country is covered by trees
and there are four acres of forest to
every inhabitant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
The Better Way.

Il don't like to get my hair wet when
bathe.'
Il always leave my best hair in the
bathhouse."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
The Careful Wife.

Wife, wish you'd buy me couple
badly"
"All right Just as soon as somebody
has a SALE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

ed, and were met at the station. az they
were about to swarm in, by the station
master, who demanded of them the usual
platform-tickets.
I'VE have none," cried the fire-captain.
You can't enter here without them.'
replied the station-master.
The ffre-captain for moment was nom
plussed, then cried out, Then give them
to u.s."
II can't" replied the station-master;
''the ticket Office has been destroyed"
The fire department (by ruie) returned
to its quarters-duty done!-Harper' S
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
Two Systems.

Two Systems.
When WHEY is on the warpath some
pin their faith to Dutch courage; 9TH
ers prefer French leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
Fine Business.

Here's great triumph for parcel
post"
What now!"
1 sent my brother at the seashore
can of bait and he in return has
just mailed me a nice fish,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
Maine GOSSIP
To Boyiand.

sum
It's long way back to Boyland,
Where the voices sing and call,
But 1t is not so far in autumn.
When the ripened chestnuts fall;
When the chinquapins are open,
And the pay-paws ripe and sweet,
Then j go back unto Boyland
AS If wings were on my feet.
To Boyland, dreaming Boyland,
Where the voices sing and call
Through the golden mists of autumn
When the ripened chestnuts fall!
We forget the old road often
And the dust of toll and strife
Hides the valley of its magic
In the later years of life;
But it's not so hard to find ii
When again you chance to see
The ripe persimmons hanging
On the old persimmon tree;
To Boyland, loved old Boyland,
With its music and its thral,
When the frost has kist the pumpkins
And the ripened cl:estnuts fall!
1t makes our old limbs tremble
When we think sometimes how far
The road runs back to Boyland
And its SHINING morning star;
But the loved abode of memory
Draws so close, so close again,
When the dear old things in nature
Wake the slumbering dreams of men;
To Boyland, far-off Boyland,
Why, it's just beyond the wall
When October's in the woodland
And the ripened chestnuts fall!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. Z,
X. 7. State conclave at Masonic Tenn
pie Friday evening, Oct. 16. All sojourn-
ing fraters are cordially invited to at
tend.
WILLIS E. SWIFT, e. C.
MELVIN w. WISWELL Rec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

1t proved to be a heavy rain which
began Friday at and around Caribou
and continued throughout the day Sat
urday, and ending in a thunder shower
early Sunday morning. In many ways
it was a good thing, as streams, brooks
and rivers were very low. as were also
many wells and cisterns. The ground
was unusually dry for the time OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
Between Girls,

BetWeon GIFTS,
That is the young man who saved
me from drowning this morning"
He isn't very handsome; Is hep"
Not very"
We'll, better luck tomorrow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

The death rate of the United King
dom has fallen since 1901 from 4 per
cent. to less than 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. &c. REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 7.30 Friday.
Oct. 16, work in First degree
w. +. CURRIER. N @.
E. f. WESTON, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Deputy Sheriff John w. Ballou was
down street walking about and greet
ing old friends Monday, says the Bath
Times He says that he is recovering
very slowly from his rheumatism. his
age, nearly 50, being against rapid re-
covery. But there is as much vitality
left in Mr.. Ballou as Is possessed by
many citizens of SO years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

More carelessness on the part of
hunters were shown Sunday in the
woods around Saltwater. when many
persons heard the sing of the bullets
as they were sent in all directions
about the town. Fortunately no one
was hit, though several had narrow es-
capes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

1t seems not improbable that the
deadly automobile will before long riv-
81 the shotgun and rifle in their annual
toll of human life in the big woods.
The auto has long held the right of
way on the highways in ordinary
travel and is now turning its attention
to the hunters. f. o. Dow of Rockland,
conductor on the Knox & Lincoln
branch of the Maine Central, was
returning Sunday from a hunting trip
in the woods near Thomaston and
passing auto upset his wagon, throw
ing him into the ditch, breaking his
shoulder and cutting his face. He will
be off duty for some time. He COM
templates making his next trip in an
armored motorcycle, of the war type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE,
No. 5, Ladies OF the G. A. R.: Regular
meeting in G. A. r. Hall every Tuesday
at 230 p. NM.
MRS EMMA A. GANNET, Pres.
MRS. ADA NJ. HAYES. Sec.
.anSeod1yrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

A card appears in the window of
each store operated by the United CT
gar Stores, reading:
Every unemployed worker can go to
work if you buy Made in America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

JEPfT HN ENCAMPMENT, NO, g.
meetings at 7.3o o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, Oct "a,
work in Patriarchal degree.
}. r. TOWNSEND, c. p.
C. E. STEWART. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

The Aroostook starch factories are
doing rushing business and getting
the potatoes at low rates, the price
last Saturday running from so cents
to 81 a barrel. Farmers are holding in
most sections for higher prices and
the buyers say that the outside de-
mand is rather slow.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-05
BY EDDIE GRANEY.

But for a tiff between their wives
and broken friendship between Jim
Jeffries and his trainer, Billy Delaney,
as result, there would today be no
black champion of the prize ring. OF
that ana convinced.
1t was the split between these two
comrades that lost Jeff his fight with
Johnson, although Delaney did not
know until long afterward how the
rift had started.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-05

pathos and the drama of ella
counters will be real news n
fore given the public. A h
series by a man who knows
tell a story with a punch.
Read the first one today.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-05

When l say woman's hasty word
changed the course of ring history, l
do it not unkindly or in criticism, but
merely to explain certain hitherto
cloudy circumstances surrounding
the Reno battle.
Billy Delaney was worrying over
the broken friendship when l started
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-05

The finish of the Johnson-Jeffries
fight at Reno, New. If it hadn't been
for the tiff between two women this
spectacle might never have been wit
messed, says Eddie Graney.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
SUIT FOR LIBEL

Clarence E. Crowley, candidate for
district Judge, nominated at the late
primaries, yesterday filed suit in the
district court here against B. C.
Crowley and four unknown parties.
The defendants will be prosecuted
for libel and $4,000 damages will be
demanded The four unknown par
ties, two men and two women, are
designated in the suit by fictitious
names and Mr.. Crowley is now ad.
vertising for more definite informa.
ton about those who circulated the
letters which atttcked his character
during the recent campaign.
The Post is glad to hear Of Mr.,
Crowley's action and hopes he will
receive judgment in the suit, as the
character assassin is one Of the low.
est among types Of men and no vo.
cabulary is caustic enough to properly
describe him. No matter what office
a man aspires to or who the man ma,
be, decent people should rejoice to
see the man who maliciously attacks
a candidates character brought to
account.-1daho Falls Post.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho, Sep
tember 18th, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Lestel
M. Belknap, Of Blackfoot, r. F. D.
No 4. Idaho, who, on. March Fl. 1910
made Homestead Entry Serial No
075S2, for s 10 Sc IA, Sec. 3, N IL
NE IA, Section 10, Township
South. Range "a East. Boise Meri
dian, has filed notice Of intention tc
make Final three-year proof, to es
tablish claim to the land above de
scribed, before Register and Receiver
U. S. Land Office, at Blackfoot, Ida
no, on the End day OF November, 1914
Claimant names as witnesses:
William T. England, Alva Benson
John Griffith, Eugene LiljenQuist, all
of Blackfoot, Idaho.
HENRY w. KIEFER,
9-17-to 1924 Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
EDGlNGTON COMEDIES
TAYLoR's NOMINATION

Senator George w. Edgington OF
Bonneville county, candidate on the
Republican ticket for lieutenant gov
ernor, comedies his defeat for the
nomination at the hands Of Lieuten-
ant Governor Herman H. Taylor,
candidate for denomination and re-
election This removes what is be-
lieved to be the last possible uncer-
tainty as to the state primary nomi-
nations. There was a close race
between M. McCracken and R. O.
Jones for representative in congress
but McCracken has evidently secured
the nomination by a substantial ma
jority. The friends of Senator Edg-
ington claimed if he could secure
500 votes from the late returns he
could beat Taylor but the late re-
turns will not give him that number.
Edgington now believes Taylor has
a majority of from 900 to 1000 votes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

The Rich people were well repre-
scented at the Fair last Friday and
Saturday, and all appeared to be
well pleased with the big show.
Miss Page, the teacher at the Rock
schoolhouse, took her mother to Po-
catello last Friday to have her eyes
treated.
Mrs. w. G. Davidson is visiting
in Blackfoot this week.
Mr. John Burriston is contemplatine
moving his family to Blackfoot in
the near future, and has rented part
of his dwelling to Miss Page and her
mother for the winter
Mr. Alan Bigler had the misfor-
tune Of having his dwelling and con-
tents, near Pingree, destroyed by
fire. 1t was a hard blow on Mr..
Bigler and family.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given that l,
James McKenstry, having pleaded
guilty to the crime Of Grand Larceny
on November 14th, 1909, in the Dis.
trict Court of the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict. in and for the County Of Bling.
ham, State Of Idaho, and sentenced
to the State Penitentiary for . term
Of not less than one year nor more
than fourteen years, will make appli.
cation to the Honorable State Board
Of Pardons, at their next regular meet
ing after the legal publication Of this
notice.
(Signed)
JAMES McKENSTRY,
P. O. Box So, Boise. Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
Il. w. GAUMER
Doctor Of Chiropraetle
Office In Anderson Block
Phone 223 Reeldeneo 2Ic
eLAckFooT, IDAHO.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department Of the Interior. U. 8.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho. Sep
tcmber 8. 1914.
Notice 10 hereby given that Amy
e. Sorenson. of Basalt. Idaho, who.
on April 3. 1914, made Homestead
Entry. Serial No. 012S11, for s IL.
NE IA, NE IA NE IA Section 80,
and Sc IA SD IA, Section 20. Town
ship South, Range 80 East, Boise
Meridian. has filed notice Of inten-
ton to make Final Three-Ycar Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before Register and Re-
ceiver, U. 8. Land Office. at Black
foot, Idaho, on the 2Sth day of Octo-
Der. 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph Davis, Jens G. Sorenson, Os-
car Sorenson, Annis Davis, all Of
Basalt, Idaho.
HENRY w. K1EFER,
Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho, Sep
TENDER 18th, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Willie
]. Tharp, Of Blackfoot, Idaho, who,
on July 18th, 1911, made Homestead
Entry Serial No. 010595, for w 1.2,
Section 80, Township South, Range
80 East. Boise Meridian. has filed
notice Of intention to make Final
three-year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described. before
Register and Receiver. U. S. Land
Office, at Blackfoct, Idaho, on the
Sd day Of November, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Roy Campbell, Willie H. Kellar, s.
Ross Knight, Dan w. Kerley, all of
Blackfoot, Idaho.
HENRY w. KIEFER,
S-l| 10 1O-24 Register.
Clean, soft cotton rags wanted at
the Optimist office Adv
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
EST RAYS

havo in my possession the fol.
lowing described horses:
One brown 3-year CID gelding with
left hind foot white, and branded ''s''
on left Jaw.
One gray mare about IL years old
branded X o 6 on left thigh.
One bay yearling gelding with LEFT
hind and front foot white, branded
900 with lar abve On right shout
der.
Will be sold at sheriff sale Octo
Der 9TH, 1914 II not called for.
Apply to
FRED BERGESON.
Constable Of Groveland
Groveland, Aug. 20, 1914. 10-1-4'
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS published
In the Optimist are guaranteed to be
correct copies Of the notices furnish
ed: will be correctly inserted as or
dered; q proof Of publication will be
furnished promptly and in correct
legal form: the charge will not ex-
coed the legal rate. Those interest
ed In the publication Of notices are
requested to order the publication to
be made In the BlackfoOt Optimist
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

LOST ON MOTOR-A rain coat
bought Of Shelley Nero. Co. Sat
urday July II. Finder please re-
trun to this office and receive re-
ward. J16-23.
MONEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED
DECIDED FARMS. Reasonable
rates. No delay. Devereaux Mort
gage Co.. Pocatello 10-30-14.
WANTED-Co Confinement cases to
nurse at reasonable price. Mrs.
D. P. Janzen, 101 shillings Ave.
LOST-A 81 jewel Hamilton gold
watch with suede fob and mono
gram Nv. 8. H." between Poca-
tello and Blackfoot. Liberal re-
ward for return Of same to this
office
FOUND-A bunch Of keys with a
celluloid marker. Apply at this
office for same.
A Japanese wants any kind of work
every afternoon or part Of week.
Apply at this office. Tom Sacto ct.
FOR SALE CHEAP-Lot 10, Block
8, Dipple Addition. A bargain. En-
Quire Of T. A. Hall, or this office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

There was some question raised
as to the nomination of George R.
Barker for secretary Of state on the
Republican ticket but the returns
show Barker has substantial ma
jority
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

State Of Idaho,
County Of Bingham.
!, c. V. Fisher, Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
G. V. FISHER, Cashier.
tSeal Correct Attest:
GEO. F. GAGON.
G. w. BERGMAN.
subscribed and sworn to Directors
before me this 10Th day
of September, 1914
w. H. STUFFLEBEAM.
Notary Public.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

Phone 1856, McVicar, regarding hour
Tor dancing lessons. Glass and pri-
vate lessons evenings by appointment
Call or phone. Boyle Building. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

RESOURCES
Cash on hand :. ;. ;. IS 56,S43.25
Due from Banks :. :. :. 75,426.42
Other Cash Items :. .. :. 10,442. AZ
Loans and Discounts =. :. 422,7106
Overdrafts :. :. =. ...... NONE
Stocks. Bonds and Warrants 45,92714
Claims, Judgments, etc. ;. 3244S
Banking House, Furniture
and Fixtures :. :. 49,. 100000
Other Resources :. :. :. 335.47
Total s652. OO9. 86
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF The D. w. standrod 4 Co., Bank.
ers, at Blackfoot, in the State Of
idaho, at the close Of business
Sept. 18th, 1914.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

LIABILITIES
Individual deposits subject
to check :. :. :. :. 1886, 951. 81
Savings Deposits .. :. :. 96,78O.78
Postal Savings Deposits :. 2,136.79
Demand Certificates of De-
post :. :. :. :. :. :. 1,017.25
Time Certificates of De-
post ;. ;. ;. ;. ;. ;. 37.3se.32
Cashiers Checks ;. :. ;. 3,2S7.s4
Certified Checks =. :. 80. 1886
Due to other Banks (De-
posits) =. :. :. :. :. $4,000. 90
Total Deposits :. :. 1915, 1894. 90
Capital Stock paid in $780, 900. 90
surplus :. :. ;. :. 100000
Undivided Profits, less ex-
penses, int. and taxes nd. 2,239.61
Other obligations represent
ing money borrowed go. 2,S75.35
Total ;. ;. ;. :. -. $685., 009. SO
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
RICH

+ = + + + + 49, = = = = = !
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

FOR SALE CHEAP-Lot 10, Bloc
8, Dipple Addition. A bargain. En-
Quire Of T. A. Hall, or this office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

A Japanese wants any kind of work
every afternoon or part Of week.
Apply at this office. Tom Sacto. Ct.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

Clean, soft cotton rags wanted at
the Optimist office Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
FRED BERGESON.

Groveland, Aug. 20, 1914. 10-1-4;
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

FOUND-A bunch Of keys with q
celluloid marker. Apply at this
office for same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-14
The Ready Reference Record
and Solution Blank Book
at HALF PRICE.

BY way Of explanations Before
Starting the Picture Puzzle Pastime 1t
was realized that Journal readers as
a whole were not familiar with the
different phases and workings of a
contest of this nature and that much
enlightenment in this direction would
be necessary. A campaign of educa-
ton was begun and kept up for many
weeks but even today with the con-
test half over there are many readers
who do not thoroughly understand the
Pastime, this being in part due to their
not having provided themselves with
the two books necessary for an in
telligent and thorough understanding
of the contest. The main. idea of the
contest is to amuse readers and at
the same time reward them for their
work or play as one may look at it.
It is open to all readers of the paper
and IL it has amused them or been
the means of placing the paper before
new readers, the main object has been
attained. The contest is not regard
ed in a financial light and remember
this, the Journal will not, in actual
cash, make anything in this contest.
The big cash prizes and the various
expenses attendant on a contest of
this nature preclude any such posi-
bility The Journal is content if the
contest has amused its readers, old
and new The two books used in
connection with the contest are, in the
main, necessary to the general scheme