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Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
A l:HlA Tine.

The members of Chester Council
40 SO, Jr. q. L. A. NJ, arrived IN this
clty early last evening, aud spent a
pleasant evening with the members Of
Hope Council, Jr. q. L. A. NJ, Of this
city. They were accompanied by the
Friendship Brass Band OF Chester which
numbered sixteen pieces. The Council
together with the band. were escorted
to ,h. DAD Fellows Hall by a number
Of members OF Hope Council where an
interesting Programme was carried
out Councillor Cloud, Of No. 2, welcom-
ed the visitors in neat speech, which
wa. responded 80 by j. G. Cantwell Of
No. 80, on behalf of the visitor, = banjo
solo by G. Farrr of this city and aSpeech
hv j, Evans, OF Chester, were both well
received. Speeches were made by W.
X. Hanna, deputy State Councillor and
W r. Wmtworth, OF this city the
lattcr's subject hcilg Z Improvement OF
the order; 'Nm. Wallace, of Schuylkill
Council, Of Philadelphia; T. W, Hof-
man, # Gonestnga Council of lancaster;
Mr.. Lawlai d j. ". White, of Chester
all of which were listened to with close
attention. Songs were sung b, A. Hunt.
sr of Che s,er; Walter j. Young and G.,
$. White, of this city. The band render
I'd some choice music which was high
ly appreciated. AT II o'clock refresh
ments were served and al 1890 the Wis
itors departed, loud in their praise OF
the reception rendered them.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
The Ring Theatre Fire,

NlENNA, Dec, lG.-The name OF IN"
gentleman who has contributed So 500
to the fund for the relief Of the euiicrers
by the theatre fire Is GpAttel. He is
an Austrian by birth, and is natural.
lied American citizen.
Some sensation has been caused by q
bakers statement that after escaping
from the burning theatre he purchased
three candles and FASTENED back in the
hope of saving some Of the sufferers, bat
tha: the police arrested him and refused
to let him enter the building
Los Don, Dec lG. i hc authorities OF
Liverpool and of Glasgow are recon.
mending precautions TO be taken against
rires AT theatres
PAEIS, Dec 1G. - The Municipal
Council has voted to give $1,000 10 the
fund in aid Of the sufferers by the Wen
ma theatre fire,
rhe prefect # Police has prohibited
the public from visiting the Dclazef
rGeal re- until necessary alterations for
The safety of the audience are Effected
1t is stated that similar measures will
pe tasrn in the cases of four other
lhestrts.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
EsMe DlspIays.

One Of the finest displays Of holiday
presents outside OF Market street, may
be seen at The slOr. Ui Mr- wood, No.
2O4 East Tticd street. He las Just
fixed his show Window, making hard
some djspldy If birds OF every uesrrIp-
tor, stutltd and i,,urted IN i!e So ie
They are in gilss ceS"- and make a
crtditabla dis I, lay Mr.. Wood is now
busily engaged IN trmnlUg h arQe
tree, on winch viii b- + uLd many
variety Of birds. squirrels, etc , md
when flushed vi pres ut IA rove
sight. Mr Wood shows ereu ability
as ,axldeInist, and this fact is clear
ly proven nI"n "rte'ing his store, aud
vieUi ing the numrl ous sp mcuS OF h 5
handwOrk. TIE meet nWi etu.e tea.
ture Is eat, siitinA near tie $40 g, ma.
tnral as life, and mary suppose It is
alive and often d"Ciare thy saw It's
head move. A h@uuAome Cnl.stmas
present conla hr s"le",eI from lhiS uit-
play at a moderat" figure.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
CONGRESS Yesterday.

In the U. s. Senate yesterday Mr..
Hoar's resolution for Special Com.
mittee on Woman's Rights was discuss.
cd. After a speech by Mr.. Voorhees,
OH financial matters the Senate went
into Executive session and subsequent
ly adjourned until to-day.
In the house MIR. Robinson, rising TO
a question of privilege, desired to offer
a resolution disappearing the salute
given at Yorktown 10 the British flag,
directing the Secretary of State TO re-
port whether persons claiming to be
American citizens are confined in Brit
ish prisons, etc. The Speaker decided
the resolution was not in order, and il
was not received.
The call of States for bills and resolu.
tions was resumed, but not finished,
only thirteen additional States being
got through with. These States, how
ever, contributed S67 bills in addition
to those introduced on Tuesday.
Tue death of Mr.. O'Couuer of South
Carolina was formerly announced, and
the House adjourned until Monday.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Adams. Books.

James & Webb, 22l Market street,
have the largest stock Of books in the
city. All fresh and new and beautiful.
They sell VA dollar book for eighty
cents and II hooks twenty per cent Oft
the regular prices, They mean business
this year in books Don't propose to
carry them over Have splendid liDe
of Robinson Crus0c, Swiss Family, etc,
regular price is pne dollar AID quar-.
ter, which they are selling Tor siAty tive
cents. They have books AZ high as
thirty five dollars, lots of ten dollar
books, and lots of dollar books, but
don you forget dollar books are eighty
Ceuts. Books N he basement.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Senator iSMes's ruiidtai VI Wa

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. l2-,
Senator j nes pas cd E,st to day, Ell
route TO W tshiugtUn W til lis family.
The ei'or ofthe Leader, in all interview,
asked the Sci atpr il he would acrep
Cabinet appol m5Dt. He rpplirt
that he would not, and stated that he
Rad adviS, Il President Arthur not to
make the mistake If Mr.. Garfield, aud
take his Cabinet from the Senate. he
thought II wrong 10 appoint Senators
because uf the Obligation to retain them
ard the uncertainty Of the Cabinet term.
s nator Jores eHpgesS-u the belief
that the President would adhere to he
true kepuplican idea Of alcesiug the
testimony pt Senator's and Rep eSeta-
tives respecting appointments 20 Office
on the theory ihaI thev represent the
people y ho elected tacIn, ard bear tes-
tim0ny as to th"ir wan $. Tie SuMgtpr
further expressed opposition to The
views ct Secretary FoIser rrpspe' &
the re iremsllt Cl >itveriru ciruula irg.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
DEATHS.

FOUNTAlN.-On he 10Th in't., Thomas II.
Fountain, aged about 10 years.
Relatives ana ffiends are Invited to attend
his funeral fom his late resi- ionce, No. 1888
Poplar street on Sunday afternoon. 1T
o'clock lnterment at RivervieS Cemetery.
Baltimore papers ple2ss copy.
MILLS In Chester, Pa on the 18Th irst.,
.Jchn X. ION Of Joseph and Elizabeth B
Mills aged Il years and months.
Rrlatlres and frieLds are invited TO attend
the funeral from the residence OF his parents,
727 West Second street. Chester, Ia, On Mon
day af. aruoou, the ~ h IN It. Leave the house
AL 3 o'clock. lntermen, at tlester bur a.
cemetery.
MUNDAL On the 18th inst. Elmer + F n
OF David J. and Ellen Mundal, aged tires
Int uths.
Relatives and friends of the family are re.
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from
the residence ot his parents. No b3! Walnut
street. on sunday aftetn on, ~ CLOCK.
Interment at the WiiDinxton and Brandy
wine cemetery. Oxford papers please cJpy.t
THOMAS,-Un the 18th inst, Mrs. Ann
'TronAs, in the I'D year OF her age.
Relatives and friends are res ecltnlly In
yiteo 10 attend her funeral f. III the residence
Of her >on-in law, George W. Bright, No. 746
King street, on Monday, toe lsth 1nst.; AZ
o'clock u. IN. Services At he house. Inter
ment at Warrington und Brandywins ceme-
terry.
MCX ENNEY. In this city, on the )6 h
int Ella daught of Daniel and Mary "A.
McKenney, aged z years aud six months.
Kela ives and friends Of III , family are re-
spcctfllly invited TO attend the funeral from
her fathers residence, Third and Monroe
streets, at e. 90 O'Clock on Sunday afternoon,
the 18th Inst.
rOMBkINSOM.- the 18th inst, Willie
,% lt,h unI 4. H.
linsoe.
The friends OF the family are respectfully
invited to q. end tho funeral from the resi-
deuce OF his parents. No. Is Washington
street, IN Sunday sftarcool. at O'Clock,
without further lotice, to proceed to River
yiew Cemetery.
Itaks these little lambs said He,
Ana lay tn IN In IN breast,
Protection they ihasl tind in me,
And be forever blest.
|CHAND.ER.-On the 10Th inst, Abigail.
wife of Jehu Chandler, in the 6Sth year Of
her age.
Kela ives and friends are respectfully In.
yitsd to attend the tan raj from the resi-
dence OF her husband, TalieyvIllc, on Nor
day at | o'clock'p. m, to procoed to MT. lIeo'
anon cemetery.
COLE--On Thursday evening, Dsceu ber
18th Hrs Ann Cole re let OF Elias Cole, In
the 10Th ye n Of her ag'.
TIE relatives and frisnds OF the sed
are invited to attend tn funeral on Monday
| next tho 18th inst, from Chestnut b Ill below
| the turn Of N 3wark. to mses at the mouse q,
| II o'clock aud to procce' to the MetnOois
' cemetery At Newark, Delaware.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
HtCe pigR.

John Megeinson, r siding on til
Carr farm, Braadyuine Hundred
bought four very tiue porker 10 III
city This morning ard drliypre, thsr
TO Eislng II Lanlr, On Orange street,
" hom he had sold them, The pip
were of the Chest er " bite and Berkshir
MIXED breed, and weighed On an aver
age $50 pounds ea"h, though they wer
but little inJic than a ,etrOil. Thi
pOrctEc quartette taunOt be beaten b
every faTultr.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
FOURTH EDITION.
CHANGE or TIME TABLE.
Important Alterations in the T. w.
a R'a Sch edUlP.

Important Alterations IN ume =. W.
4 B'a. schedule.
The following changes are announced
TO commence to- morrow morning AZ 40,
in the running Of trains on the +. W. "
Is. railroad
Lamokin trains--The train now leav.
ing Philadelphia at b.45 a m, Will
lgave at 500 q. m, and the train now
leaving Thurlow al ,35 a. IN, will leave
Lamofiu at 9 a. IN.
Wilmington trains--Chr train now
leaving Philadelphia at Sp. m, VIII
leave at y 10 y. m, and the train now
leaving Wilmington at p. II. Will
leave AZ $50 p. m.
A new train viii leave Philadelphia
at 6;O a. IN for Wilmington and way
stations, and new train will leave
Wilmington for Claymont, Linwood,
Thurlow, Chester and Philadelphia at
d. 10 r. IN.
Through trains. The trains now
leavlnp Baltimore al ", noon, will leave
at II. 30 a. IN.
The following through trains will run
direct between the new Broad street
station, Philadelphia, and the Char
les street station, Baltimore, on y
viz;
Southwark - Leaving Philadelphia
T. 80, 3lj, Z % y, m, y % y. IN,
North ward Leaving Baltimore TO-
IS, II - a. M, 3 80, ll.5t p. IN.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
1hrAu IbAss nufe

Bound 10 cluSs OUT at any acritc
The auction sale OF dry gcois at III
Fourth street, a. whlcl SO many Of OF
citizeus have received such proftab
bargains the past trv wees,, isannOul
ced for three day,more, NOlday, TueI
day and Wednesday OF this week, lul
ing which the tire stock % hand vi,
be closed out for what i, will htlut
We would advise our tTIenIS 70 sol
while the harvest lasts
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Ae~sdeua n John .(s.l Baker.

Last evening Mr.. J. G. Baker OF TINS
city, met with an accident at the =. W..
b. depot. Mr.. Baker had returned from
New York on the train that reacheshers
at P. NJ. and az he stepped from the
car at Walnut street, he caught his FOOT
and fell bruising himself considerably,
completely spoilng his clothes. There Is
regular man trap where Mr.. BAKER
fell, and the company should have 1t
attended to without delay.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
FIFTH RD7PI@1
TITO Hsrr,g.u ..,.

,saI The sjrr Jury in the Harrran an',s.a.s. .s."
,eel lee we very highly complimsnt,aas.e ta.e do no
torne!s for Harripan, al n ~ the An
Is Rsr,,S, mr. |, n. Babcock called /, |ns .; iuly
entet !, ,t, ! MS Protest through ths morning nng
LlCAN against the ssso, % ene REprBl
'tus W ,h .nS. ,h. lary separa,'sS ~
gwen iuem the privilege =, g0u't BAD
around The Court room 81 walkiua
oi ora; a baum, He denies ,' aIso ,t'. .ae y,
jury had any convers.,ion ,U S,,, INA. I'D
parties except in his own ca ,'u :. u Ou'sid}
he had a note to meet in hay re IN whicI
permission per u, S, OF the Court he was Isa na..
'eu =; az, 10 s SEM for his son anu when pse,Al' ss
l'ed ne instrucred him wta, "" pe AZ
meet the note and while ,alLi =" 90
was said. '''afa al thai
The law books were With,
ing upon the desk, but the in,S ,e%l' a. "!
90 to studying law. Mr.. Bah!',uIa B'' uIa not
he picked up law book the S,,,, ;,,.s says
torney had been using, tprnaI a,es at
marked reference in the book u a'l to \
1t down without reading il @.t anl 'a'd
only Wilmington paper t. tsa, aaa tls
WITHIN reach of the jury was ', .,' ralns
tn" RErubLICAS. rne Sl,.a', Vps ot
ncy voluntarily handed ths A!'or
some New York aud ph,1nd IltvI
papers to real. Mr.. Bahcnct e'pala
was IN position 10 kr W and ,a . as
he is c"nhient rnat uo iLt5xir,,;o' ana
Guor otany Kind WAS used bv "us " IL.
the members OF tue jury. He .' a"! Oh
dinner aud other meals sen, IN N" ~ sue
the hotel and there wa, nm, 'to'l
tie ,i beer even came in xi,h oo''
yirtuals. VAN 'lsl
In short Mr.. Bahrock does ro,h,u
a jury conld h, more cons, ip,,inn rs''e'e
discharged ltsdut'.s than tLe H,,,;y ,,n,
jury. '''s4a
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
The n ,lIIe Mcguire TRIALS.

plttshucg, Pa, December l6 A Spe
cial from uuioutowr, Pa, SAYS: An
application has been made in the Fay
ctte County Court Tor new trial in the
case Of Patrick Dolan, the Motlie Ma
guire cJuriuted Of the murder of Man
rice Healy, An application has also
been made hy the d, fence for chang,
OF Venue in the cases of McFarIan aud
the other five whose trials are sill
pending. 1t is thought that If the
application I've granted the trials will b.
taken to Erie or some olher distant
county. The defence is afraid of public
sentiment, which is practicaily unan
imous in the belief that the defendant:
killed Htalv.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
The New kVcteIY.

The member. and those desiring
become mem Der, a, well as those desll
ius information Of the urS heneh1la
aud Life lpsurlnc" Company will hoI
another meeting thi, evening n suft1
ley's photograph gallery 80! AaIkl
street OF the unl,ed States benShcl,
Fraterr ity. The new SocIe'y mas \
ready some twenty-five members AZ
expect soon to be prepared to fully 4
gaD,ZJ.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Gran Il lloncerg.

There will be a grand concert and
dramatic entertainment given in the
basement Of ST. Mary's Church on
Tur sday evening December 10Th for
the benefit Of til" orphans. The pre-
vious entcrtaiume 4 given in this church
have always proved a grand success
and tieTc is no reason to think that
this Will be IN exception TO the others.
The proceeds are for a worthy object
a id il should be ". II patrpnizrd.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Merry Chr.strnas.

have Just received new lot Of
goods for The holidays. such as dishes,
vases, china goods tor children, glass
ware The cheapest place to buy your
presents for the holidays, come and
look as we are alwaye willing to show
our goods whether you buy or not.
Thanking the public for their past pat
ronage, hope 10 solicit n share, but
come and Soe al Third and TatuJ SITS.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
vii, Attend Church.

Tomorrow morn ng Al D W o%J
Humanit. Circle, NJ. !, ana thln
Circle, No. &, brotherhood o.
ion, will meet at thelr hall ~
Market street. and ptotr'"t to hnS au
wine NJ. T. Church, whele aI 'pel
pirate sermon will he preacAsa%
uastor, Rev. j. Shilling.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Suitable ltptiG8y N3if(a,

Spencer, 200 MarkA street. shows an
elegant lin" of sir umbrellas from -
to S. each, also a large and varied as
sortment OF blankets, quilts. shawls,
hosiery, ( owes, underwear, handker
chiefs, japanese ware, dolls and agrea,
many other things too numerous &c
mention all of which are being Sold =,
pric y guaranteed to be the 10 west, for
he same class of goods.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17

II is a plain fact ! AZ twepIy'nVe.p
cent. OF the deaths in our cl'les Y
caused by consumption: and when
reflect that this terrible dl'easein
earlier stage will readily yield to y
tie of DR.. Balls Cough Syrup csl9
% cents), shall we condemn tn''au1
ers Tor their negligence, or pt! ~1
Tor their ignorancf.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
4 il. ~.
For the REVUhLiCAN.

MEssHs. EDlruRs Allow me to ask
why it ia that a haul is not made from
Mills Court IN SlAth street, near Wal
nut Last night white aud coloyei
girls and also men made
things very Lively, up that dark and
narrow alley orer 1, II, II. Do the
aolce know anything about This count.
" ATCHEk.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Sold

Many of our handsome s.risty rH t|
but we still have . are 'E law pdd
which TO select at very n toy d, 81
CelIuIoid sc,s at 50, S5Io' G1 Gd1Eugd
Sc. 80, etc. n. B l,aIi", r..ts. ~
corner md and Market S,lee-
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
l,Jcai CHIPS.

County Treasurer iirrbtr' ~, y, NJ
present term OF Court VIII co't s.ld "A
than any full year of court ever %s..is Is''
the old Court house at New V'""
The 'niScrtau's VINO ll'0r nad
into the farmers wa!ols' u'n ,r.,
their meat, etc, should Oe '''''
dealt with if captured
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
.fkur SsHbtius.

On next Tuesday eVrllsnS nrasd
Njtch-Il's Pleasure Party, VIZ ".u,ar CI
a reconstructed version OF Tm ghs A
liny, or Fun on the RHINE .hn I Itml
is titled with clever hl'Sa tn III
and charming vocal melodies mes- il
now in three acts and wleEe,V nor.e ID
been pc, formed has kept tho hOu' |
continual state OF laughter
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Fell Love wan the Watch.

"I have IA len in love with the watch
and III take it for nothing" said a
welI.dresscd young man to clerk in
the jewelry store of Albert kai,ch, at
No 100 Market STREET, Newark on Tues
day. A. he spoke he dashed from the
store, and though the elels l.ad several
other persons pursued him throu- III
Market and Washington streets into
Cauhald, he succeeded in making his
ESCAPE
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
n New ssrsin

A twelve IIcD terra cD,tG Gr in js
now being lad on Sli"ley street ty .
large fUlce of vOrtmen. The ura,n
will run from tie Nhri.tiana to short
distance above iIighTb street. The
work was begun at the creek. and is
completed above From STREET. 1t viii he
pushed rapidly fcraard, in order to
finish 1t before the ground becomes
hard and frozen. This is private
drain and the utraet was AWARDED 10
Patrick Carbeyry. Thomas ID. Gibson
10 superintending the work.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Tao shsr,es, Day of tho Year.

Next Wednesday, the 2lst inst, Will
be the shortest day in the year, on
which the rays of the sun fall more Oh
liquely upon the globe than any OF the
wear. From that date the days con-
tinue to lengthen and the nights to
shorten On the 21st Of March the day
and night is equal in length.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Quail kecptvea

This morning Mr.. George Chm, >,
the secretary of the Delas,s "'u Ca"
Protective Association, reeird | 81,
hlndr,d live quail Tor di>,rMHar
this state. They were sen, from yn,,S y
Carolina, and arrived in god % o,is.
There arr one thuustud more 4,ns,s,l
next week, ard II is the ip,ernon N
the ASSOCIATION 10 purchase and ,hs 4
turn loose, : me thrt" ,r four ,bon,
and during Ia" wutrt Mtut4, A
the assoria'l"u AID far ppr, shl
Will give as u,an,r that they lrar,l
out tnc vi hes and a,rnS Of The a,.y,.)
ton, can ob'ain sCppIy by applvIu1
TO the secretary, G"'rs" CAdrreluan n
his Office on East Watr street,
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
-
neAt0rD'

James r. Wood s. Co., Co., a"ulsmbs| "ls
heaters. s.s' and the sr.a1esfr srne fra"vorits| ""
era" which gives perle0'
wherever they 60.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Oxe,c0atihs.,

strs.ts m%s.in had completely seld M out dem, Sa
overcoatings, o,'H having :,'cn %ad with d
They have just replenisheu
lot of handsome styles
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
sbtpotng cars

Bowers, Dure & Co.. "a. ss..sspgef
shipped six first class 81! !, morning. !
from their works TINS ,uhiaus, u'T B1
were consigned to the l,,iiiroad. l,ii,d
inpton @ and Western Rai'ro"
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Inn Had Condition

A number of business men ., ,,Ji,ion
are complaining of the . o"u 'U a"d Fred
Water street between kinG@n', i'm, \
stree, and they think u h.sn living VI
s.res. Commissioner was p"
attention TO IL.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
MI DeE1gr SpRrl,

Upon Il G re- assembling Of Court this
morning / he case vt Hollis VS.. Vance
grit was resumed. Several witnesses
were examined and the case WAS not
concluded when Court adjourned at
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17

Just received one car Of cho'ce York
State apples; also one rarof choice Rose
potatoes whish | will sci! low. Call
early, SmeItz, No. l3 l.. F5urth street.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17

We have the largest nss;sTsre, sssesSsrre
candy and fruits ,cann in nS''S : cd
and Market, and 7th anO
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Person al.

Charles cruth"rs, ESD, Dlstric' At
rorney of CegiI Coauty, Md, was in
town to-day.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17

A young man named Higgins while
dancing last evening, fell down by
some means and broke one Of his arms.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
open Evenings

for the better accommodation Of those
unable TO make their selection Of holi-
day goods through the day, our store
Will be open every e'ening until Christ
nas G. A. Spencer, 200 Market ST.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
ALau,p Loo . ted at Lsst.

Tho lamp which has been so much
contention, and for the past week has
been laying in the gutter on Eigh'h
street near King, has been put on the
north side of the street, and 1t is hoped
that there will be no further trouble
over the matter.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-17
Crosby T. REill'S

is the place to buy tab . line"s, towels
and napkins large assorsmenV II r
holiday trade.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-05-21
Are Akippin-.Hapcs luxurious!

The Board of Education at Spring
ii Id. Ohio. have made Il powerful discov-
cry. VIZ that "thc use Of the skipping
rop is physically injurious to girls:
that it causes " decay of vitality to the
l,.%S." etc. The mothers and grand,
mother, of the Springfield School Board
could doubtless have told them great
many things of which they seem to he
ignorant. Among these that the Jump.
iug rope was a favorte amusement oi
girls for generations past. and no one has
h fore discovered any " decay OF vitality
To- the lrgs." Outdoor amusemcnts are
few enough for girls. and moderate use
of the skippiug-ropc i. Il good exercise
! The best way for Springfield girls tc
show they have not lost vitality t.
lrss.' is 10 kick agains. the foolish rslt
and demolish it.-Ncr York CONNER
| cjnI .td,, JfiSCr
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-05-21
4 Family Of Chronic I.augherS.

\ prcpostcrous story originates III
Fr"ncltuwn. New Jersey. of a farmer
ami his family of sous and daughters
who live near 10y. They are chrome
larclcrS. and when the lit Is on them,
can no more restrain their cachinhati"n
than a we'll regulated clock can keep
from ticking. THIS uut"riunat" and
crntcsour malady attacked the father
first about ten years ago. and Sinc" then
ali the other members ri the family have
succcsSiyclv seen the l"k" and began to
laugh These spells occur twic" day.
and leave the family a little exhausted.
ros,ihlv. hut Ill no other Respect the
worse for wear. The nciShhors hav,
become accustomed To- the thing, ami
think nothing Of seeing their old friends
roinr about their daily av"catioms in -
roar of laughter. Charles. the eldest
son. who had held ont agalSt tine Inicc-
tion for wears. and entertained rraSona
bic hopes that he alone should escape.
had the modification IL undergo his first
attack while he was III the very act "'
nrn,,nsiry for the hand of Harrisburg
Girl. He had succeeded III conveying f.
the Young lady IN idea of the state oi
his heart. Int had not arrived At that
poiut where even smiles were Ill cr'tcr
when he llrst into imm"dcratc laugh
ing. which So frightened til" object e."
his devotion that she fled from the room
She subsequently listened I" an cNplana
ton. however, and Is now member "
the family circle. Several Grlndchiidr"l
are now i'll existence. all of whom, viii
single exception, inherit the malady.
Iris said that the word Get. Is on
! Of the most expressive i'll the EnGlItl
language. tits, when it is empha,izr'
by boot toe.