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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Judge rulers Bad Hand.

Judge Brice oil Boise City, Idaho, recently
received a letter from Chief Justice Fuller.
He says: .If Justice Fuller's decisions
are as hard to understand as his auto
graph letters are difficult to read, the SUI
preme bench OF the United States will have
n hard time of it,"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
n. IL

Miss Essie Jenyns, of Australia, will soon
make her English debut, in q line OF char
acters which will naturally suggest q COM
parison between herself and Mary Ander.
son. Miss Jenyns has made a success in
the colonies. She is a handsome, talented
woman, still very young. Her mother was
an actress and a relative OF Professor
Morse, OF Geographic fame. Miss Jenyns
has studied in London and Paris and pos
seses much general culture. Australia is
watching her career in England with much
interest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
personal PARAGRAPHS.


stevenson to Out-do Hagsard-Tennvson
Personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
John L. Sullivan has taken to the o;,. :
,ette habit. HiB boosted proves viii I'm,
end in smoke. 1
Emile Zolo is, he says, s.develon;n. ~.
history OF a crime He will do tina sns; =
Justice without doubt. Da0ot
The little baby OF the Emperor (, -
many is fed on army biscuits ara uvr
powder is employed at it's bath. sun
Professor Robert Harper has nra.a.
TO Yale College q number on STONE sInIu
bearing ancient Semitic Inscriptions. 'As
Rutherford B. Hayes win b. tba
Senator Sherman during the inaus,,rs
ceremonies iu Washington in March
The report comes that Rohe-t r.
Stevenson has concocted a Mot dnr;ra ~,
cruise among the South Sea- Isla nd n,s
will cause Riddle Haggard ia rnn v;o, rn.Gn
down a steep place and perish in ths
waters. "a Cnei
Speaking OF the personal arnear.
Lord Iennyson, Edmund Yates sa.s VI
laureate Tss cross between d CIV -
and the mysterious recluse OF melodramsS
Ihere seems to be something in The nnns
lar idea OF a poet's appearance after am
Inc Marquis OF Qneensburv !
just honored the pugilists Of this en,, aas
10y d. WISH, Is 10 Q hard drinker. INIT ~
nho Ut1 y pecuiar haDit. He ~eenerallp retire.
"utiT < : otJoh y; m. and sleeps soundly
onJ Sr;nts 'nao 1me he always awakens
IN a table near his bed. he tbsn tanos
,vrr n slpmbers again, usualiv r;s;n /
I poat = has not failed to take nv {
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
SOUTH DAK0rx,x


Ffres that or.
the Startling sto,w origin q
Aimball, Oak, spec;.n
.ly q the freak Of mature II but
III ~ ssenty-five miles NORTH - ~ found
Onarles Mix county. tba xs;s p sns town
na4''e TO visit the spot e 81 = ~ nas made
Wbes,ss "ele true or false. on rsass z
wan ma., 8 small town on the river, ! tana
Ilaie TO the east, and soon ~ = 'urn
10y iand" Vas struck. who're III 'us mill
tract OF land vas found 'ne burning
half IT,, LOT aspace OF abont 80
hsr 1870, tne land, on the an and one
inosn .Iu.enly and with no nercsr - Novem-
hr 49, rom Tour to twelve feat S.o's warn
diat ~ pun itself about fftean -. c'ose
io'ioWing the sinking thsr .mme-
-,., a LOUD Kissing
Snicn was heard a fuI h.,,
Occurrences asSention OF the people II A.
~ Inc entire surface - me
q the. tract is quite warm. ana = ~ .ne
onen;u5 INTO any one of the SUCK
4 Lanangs' IL viii be charred almost;nys small
y .oavy cane was run down 49, Iantly
ira 40 ~ twenty seconds; upon a. 80:
rrow;nn was burned almost to the csntaS
s;Is ~Ius ! 90 nearer the handle whnsa.-
R y 20 reach the burning mass "nere ~
- Two or three pools of watsra !
~ enN on the tract, and thesa wh;Iaoo !
NJ aIe TOO warm Tor drinking n..n 10y ! !
unpaiatable to the taste. IN ,hL.poses, !
ang o heavy smoke and mist arly =
-nss me WHOLE, giving a sort ~ .a user :
.u-lava aspect to the scene. at 'yser =
oltlorous spectator-who ata 49, "eS I
y y 1sar q an eruption. 4
close Dy the bluf one may, wf0 We q
novel or spade-or even q cane-po
way the thin crust OF earth and see i'm
fa
THE BURNING GOALS !.
substance that seems to be the cause .
! the whole affair. Whileit is called coal a
is really moreof a slate, as several speci- {,
e ms on exhibition in the Kimball batch N
i'll prove. IL burned in a common stove F
win char more than ash, yet throws a
Iir amount OF heat. Something more than La
year ago all vegetation on this land died t,
way and NO one could put forth any sug- d
,stion rs to the Cause-but undoubtedly q,
ne unnatural heat, even as early as that, In
what caused it. e
Whatever may have been the reason Of al
8 spontaneous birth the fire appears to n
ave gained q Roadway that will only be 81
vercome when the entire vein or lode of tt
10 material is exhausted, and speculation
rife among the residents for miles around
) to the extent OF the lode. 1t is a matter
orth Investigating by scientists. Ire
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Mexican
Mustang
Liniment|
This cooD OLD STANDBY

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accompanies for everybody exactly what isclaimed
forit. One of the reasons for the great popularity OF
the Mustang Eminent Is found in Its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such a medicine.
The Lumberman needs it in case OF accident.
Thu Housewife needs 1t for generalfamily use
The Canaler needs 1t for his teams nd his men.
The Mechanic needs 1t always on MS "ofk
bench.
The Miner needs 1t in case Of emergency.
The Pisueer needsit-can get along wifnousfs
The Farmer needs it in his house, his stable
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Boatman needs
it in liberal supply afioatand ashore.
Tho Ho~rse.fancier needs lit Is his 0eSs
friend and safest reliance.
The S~tock.gr0wer needs lit viii save Ezm
thousands Of dollars and q world OF trouble.
The Railroad man needs 1t and VIII neeo II DO
long as his life is q round Of accidents and dangers.
The Backwoodsman needs it. There ID noun
inp like IT as an antidote for the dangers to LIE,
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
h Merchant needs 1t about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen, ana when
these come the Mustang Iiniment 10 wanted atonce.
Keep Bottle in the House. IT'S the best Of
economy. -.
Keep a Bottle In the Factory.
use in case of accident saves pain and loss OF wages
Keep a Bottle Always in the Stable ZOE
use when wanted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

The thanks OF the employees of this Of
fee are due George Fisher for some boxes
of fragrant cigars as aeasonable reminders
on Christmas day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Austrians N Germans Expelled from
Warsaw.

vIEsNA, December 20. The "Wiener
Tagblatt" says 1000 Austrian and Ger.
man subjects were expelled from Warsaw
ON the 18th instant. No reasons were as
signed for the action.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained, and all Pat
emit business conducted for MODERATE FEES.
Our Office is Opposite u. s. Patent Office
and we can secure patent in less time than those
remote from Washington.
ton. We advise if patentable or not, free of
charge. Our fee net due till patent is secured.
A Pamphlet, How to Obtain Patents with
names of actual clients in your State, county, or
town, sent free. Address,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
THE FLOOR CAVED.
THRlLLING ACCIDENT At CESTER-
VILLE CHURCH LAST EVENING.

While the Festivities Around che Christ
mas Trees Were At Their Height the
Floor Of the Church Gives way and
Precipitasss the Occupants Into Ia
Cellar-Narrow Escape from a Holo-
caust.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

Close by the bluff one may, wit ~.
shovel or spade-or aver q cane-po,
away the thin crust OF earth and see il
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
PETITIONS FOR INCORPORATION.
n EoRGIA, CHATHAM coUNrY.-To the supe.


n EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNrY.-To the Supe.
VI rior Court Of said county:
The petition OF DANIEL Il. LESTER, JAMES
II. FURBER and CHARLES II. DORSETT and
others, all Of said county and State, respect
fully shows that they desire 10 form themselves
into private corporation under the corporate
name Of THE VERNON PARK COMPANY"
for the purpose Of carrying on q general real
estate business and 10 operate hack or stage
lines from the city OF Savannah to points in
Chatham county, with the following powers: To
buy, SELL lease, rent grant. mortgage, encum-
Der improve and otherwise hold and handle
real and personal property; to subscribe for,
purchase, receive, hold and dispose OF the stock
and obligations Of any corporation chartered
under the laws Of this or any other State or
Territory, or Of the United States; to lend or
borrow money on note or other obligation with
or without real or personal security; to run,
operate. own and control hack. stage or wagon
lines from any point or points In the city OK
Savannah to points in said county, and charge
and collect fees for the carrying OF persons or
freight in its hacks, wagons. stages or other
vehicles; 10 operate, own, rent and control
parks and picnic grounds In said county 10 IN
crease or diminish its capital stock from time TO
time TO any sum not greater than forty thou
sand dollars, nor less than three thousand dol
lars; 10 provide by bylaws, from time 20 time,
for assessments by way Of loan 20 the company,
or otherwise upon its stock or stockholders,
and to enforce the payment Of the same by the
sale Of the stock in question or otherwise; 70
exercise all corporate powers necessary 10 inc
purposes Of the organization and all the rights
and powers conferred upon corporations by thes
laws Of Georgia.
The place Of doing business will be Chatham
county, Georgia. The amount OF capital 70 10
employed, actually paid in, will be three thou
sand dollars. divided into thirty shares OF ono
hundred dollars each.
Wherefore, your petitioners pray that they
may he Incorporated as herein set forth for the
period OF twenty years, with the privilege OK
renewal U. II. McLAWS,
Attorney for Petitioners.
The above petition for incorporation filed in
Office and recorded this 18th day Of May, lSSs.
JAMES X. p CARR, Clerk s. c., @. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
Diamonds and Jewelry.
'ull many gem
he dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear.

Full many gem
The dark unfathomed caves Of ocean bear.
And ull many a gem casts its dazzling
rays from our showcases, rejecting back
unabashed the binding rays Of old Sol him
self. Indeed, Diamonds and Diamond jew
elry are among our pet fancies, and we can
show line of these goods whose beauty
cs.n not be described. The latest designs in
shapes and settings and at prices chat will
always guarantee solid value TO tho pur-
chaser. Our stock of Fine JewelrY, Solid
and Plated Wares, Decorative and Orna-
mental Bric-a-Brac, Gold Headed Canes
and Umbrellas has been Augmented by re-
cent arrivals, covering all the newest and
most attractive ideas IN artistic goods, and
we ask q careful inspection. Wedding,
birthday and presents for special occasions
feature, and in making appropriate selec-
tions our experience and judgment is always
at the purchasers command The lasting
satisfaction afforded the public in the past
is our future recommendation TO your
notice. Nj. SrEHNBER0,
Fine Jeweler, 157 Broughton street
The best 81 20 Shoe in town at A. S.
Cohen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
AUCTION SALES FUTURE DAYS.
IhulderbOIt Property
| D
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.

VIII be sold on TUESDAY, JUNE 9th, during
the usual hours OF sale in front Of the Court
House:
LOT NO (one), fronting on Warsaw river, in
the town Of Warsaw CThunderbolt), $50 feet
front 1924, 305 and 315 feet according to
plan.
LOI NO 2(two), also on Warsaw river, adjoin-
ing No. 1, l4s feet front by 26l feet depth. to
Shell road.
ALSO
The following parcels of land being sub division
of lot No. / Placentia tract and known as
Nos. One to Eleven:
LOTS ONE, THREE, FOUR, FIVE and SIX.
containing each five acres
LOT TWO, containing one and one-fifth acres
LOT SEVEN, cont aiming five and one half acres.
LOT EIGHT, containing one and five-eighths
acres
LOT NINE, containing one and one-third acres.
LOT TEN, containing one and l5- 100 acres.
LOT ELEVEN containing one and three
eghths acres.
Be the same more or less, as will more fully
appear by reference to plan Of subdivision
made by JOHN r. TEBEAU. County Surveyor
Nov. Both, 1883. Terms cash
For further particulars apply to
II. BLUM.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Official Proceedings of Council.

SAVANNAH, GA, May l6, 1883.
council met this evening at O'clock Pres
eht; Hon, Rufus f. Lester, Mayor; Aidermar
John Schwarz, Chairman of Council: Aldermen
Di5 uis Ellis, HaiDes, Nell, Mills, Nichols
keld, Thomas and Wells
ACCOUNTS.
The Committee on Accounts report that +ba,,
nave examined and found correct bills against
the city amounting to twelve thousand and
slNty seven dollars and eight-tive cents, as Der
ttIc ~ schedule, aud recommend that
the same be passed for payment.
GEO. j. Mills,
Chairman Committee on Accounts
Inc report Of the committee was adonted
were passed for payment.
Pr,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
SHOES.
SHOES.
This
Bulletin?

For this week only we will
sell a genuine Ladies Kid
Oxford Tie at Coo per pair;
regular price 81. This is a
positive bargain,
Ladies Curacao Kid Ok
fords, with Patent Leather
Tips, at SOC per pair; posi-
lively worth 81 Is, and guar
anteed to be the best value
for the money in the city.
Just received immense ship
ments Of W. L, Douglas Mems
81, So and s. SO Shoes and
So Boys School Shoes, &C
knowledged to be the best
wearing shoes in the world
for the price,
Full stock OF Men S Low
Quarters at prices which can
not fail to be an inducement
for you to purchase.
Lawn Tennis Shoes, Leather
or Rubber Soles, in High and
Low Quarters, for Gents, Boys
and Children; all colors and
lowest prices.
BYCK BROS.
IT WHITAKER STREET.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
Household Furniture.
BY J. MCLAUGHLIN & SON.

On THURSDAY, oath May. 1898, at II o'clock, on
the premises, "a Liberty street, within a few
doors of Habersham:
BEDsTEADs, BUREAUS, wAsHsTAND, NJ.
T. TABLES, CARD TABLES (WALNUT). MAT
TREssES, LOUNGE, MIRRORS, PICTURES.
DINING TABLE, NICE PARLOR SUITE,
STOVE, KITCHEN STOVE. Etc; CRoCKERY,
GLASSWARE, LAMPS, SAFE, SHADES.
SPRINGS, Etc, Etc, Etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS, Il Words or
more, in this column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD. Cash ia Advdnce, each
Insertion
Everybody Who has any tcdnt 70 suppSp,
ongthing TO buy or sell, any BUSINESS or
accommodations to secure: indeed, any ,OiSh
TO ordtiTv. should advertise in this column.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
prrrrToNg AND APPLICATIONS.

Petition of Mrs G.. c. Hanson, for permission
10 repair house on lot letter v: Reynolds ward.
Referred 20 Committee on Fire.
Petition OF John j. Sullivan for permission 70
erect q shed 10 feet high, supported on brick
piers and iron columns, and 70 be covered with
lin. on lot No. 0 JelSyle tything, Derby ward.
Referred 10 Committee on Fire, with power 70
act. A.
Petition Of NJ. NJ. Sullivan, for permission TO
repair aud remodel frame house on lot 10 ~,
Washington ward. Referred " Comnitlee on
Fire
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
Total
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

The special committee TO whom was referred
the petition of John Flaunery ct al relative TO
assessment on property known as Arkwright
Cotton Factory, and asking a reduction of said
valuation, beg leave to report favorably there
upon. w. DUNCAN,
p. X. THOMAS,
w. b. NELL,
Committee.
Report of the committee disagreed to and the
petition not granted Ayes-Alderinen Dun
dermen Ellis, Mills, Read, Schwarz, Nichols and
Wells-6.
The Committee on City Lots, to whom was
referred the petition of A. X. Lawton, Jr.. for
Mrs. Winifred Beytagh for separate titles TO
lot No. 3s Troup ward, recommend that the
same be granted GEO. $. HAINEs,
Chairman Committee on City Lots
Report adopted.
The Committee on City Lots, TO whom was
referred the petition of A. Minis, Jr., relative 10
lots 10 and If Minis ward, recommend that the
city quit claim all right and interest in the i'm
prOvements mentioned, provided the taxes due
on the improvements be first paid the city.
GEO. S. HAINEs
Chairman Committee on City Lots.
Report adopted.
The COMMITTEES on Streets and Lanes. 10
whom was referred the petition Of Hannah
Fowler for compensation for land taken by the
city for widening sidewalk, respectfully report
that the amount Of $500 be paid the said Mrs.
Hannah Fowler in full for all demands, on exc
cution Of proper titles
Chairman Committee on Streets and Lanes
Report adopted.
The ioint Committee on Fire and Streets and
Lanes, to whom was referred the petition or
to tenement house on lots 10, IL and ~, Railroad
john ScHwARz,
Chairman Joint Committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.

nor RENT, large front room, second floor;
Il or fiat of three rooms 153 South Broad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
LOST

I OsT. black and white collie dog. Finder
j = will return him 10 j. H. FURBER, and get
reward. 80 Brougbton street.
4 OsT, sunday bunch OF five keys and button
H. hook. Finder rewarded 40 81 Broughton
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

NOR RENT, large furnished rooms suitable
Il for light housekeeping; southern exposure;
terms moderate 50 Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

nNE or three connecting rooms to rent, with
~ bath. st. Julian, three doors from Aber-
corn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
Housekeeping Goods,


n. B-A few dozen more of those Extra
Large Size 81 Unlaundried Shirts left, at ;5c.
each. G. & d.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

NOR RENT two large wooden houses on
Il Henry street, near Lincoln: store and
dwelling corner jefferson and York lane; dwell
ing on jefferson, next to corner of York. Apply
to G. H. REMSHART, 11S Bryan, rear Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

WANTED, by young man Of steady habits,
w position as clerk in office or grocery
store. Address v, this office.
WANTED. by young lady of several years
w experience, position in millinery store.
References exchanged. Address l., care News
Office Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

NOR RENT, dwelling residence north side of
L New Houston street, second door west Of
Whitaker. Inquire at Surgeons Office, Custom
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

w ANTS to take care of and teach children
w during the summer. Address L., Sanford,
Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

HELP WANTED. ru.
~
w ANTED, an active lad, ready at figures,
w writing II neat, clean band, with good
recommendations. Address p. q. Box 49,
WANTED, steady young man to, assist
w tending bar; German. preferred Address
at once, BAR, this office. '-.togi ...e..
WANTED, a woman to cook, wash and iron.
w Apply at 150ks Jones street. third door
west of Whitaker. .t---. T.
WANTED, a good cook Immediately; refer
w ences. s. hkOUSKOfF r-- -F
4 GOOD COOK WANTED. s, Jones,
WANTED, a first class bookkeeper and cash
w Ter, from first September next. Address
with reference, LEDGER" this office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

NOR RENT, from 1st October next, or sooner
Il if desired, desirable dwelling, fronting
south, northwest corner New Houston and
Barnard streets. H. j. THOMASSON, III
Bryan, between Bull and Drayton streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

Tho best 81 20 Shoe in town At A. s.
Cohen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

WANTED, country board daily communica
w ton with Savannah; terms must be rea
sonabe. Address BARLOW, News Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23

EOR RENT, a two-story house on Stewart
Il street, near West Broad Apply to JOSEPH
MANNION, 81 West Broad street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
<N-->~-->-~ - 49, ~~-~ ~ -
DROF. WHITMAN, Graduate OFtcian, ottlc
L IA South Broad street; corrects all error
of sight; furnishes proper glasses; Thorough
scientific examination of the eye. Consultation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

~-~~-y>-----@-'~-,-- ,~~-N|->'--@
A YOUNG colored man and wife desire a
ing to make themselves useful around the
house. Address WALTER THOMAS, north
side Congress street lane, five doors west of
East Broad street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
TOR RENT, house 1856 Liberty street, near
Il Bull.


-~~~~.-~>------~------- ----->~~--,-~>-~~~~~~-~~
TOR SALE. stock of groceries, with lease on
Il store and dwelling house Fer particulars
apply on premises corner Of Whitaker and
Charlton street. ."J ,'lui' di'f
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-23
ATTENTION, ALL.
DUMAS
RoII:- ! ); This Week

A T COST, our entire line of Parasols At
N cost, all Dress BraidS, Innings and Trim
mings At cost, entire stock Ladies' Jerseys
and Underwear Misses Seamless Ribbed Hose
at t2I6c pair. Gents Ties, choice patterns
price &c, at 16c. each. 80 dozen SIX Mitts,
black and colored. at 25c. IS dozen Ladies'
Gauze Jersey Vests at BE each. 81 dozen
Ladies' Linen Collars at 7c each. New line
Neck Ruchings tust In, Sc. IL yard up Positive
ings and F1ouncings at reduced prices. Try the
Universal Paper Patterns, very stylish, perfect
fitting, for sale here We mean what we say
and positive bargains offered every day in the
week,
At
H. A. DUMAS, % BULL STREET.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
Her Nineteenth Child.

Last week Mrs. Frank Sponcie Of Put
uam, Conn, gave birth 10 her nineteenth
child Mrs. Sponcie is only 3S years old,
and rather good looking. She is the wife
% u woll-to-do mechanic, whom she mar
.ci when she was about ID years old. All
nc children have been born in Putnam.
!he nineteenth child is "a girl, and at the
u4olher's request it was christened Frances,
n honor Of President Cleveland's wife.
me baptismal ceremony was performed in
.ac Catholic Church by Rev. Father Wy
On. Mrs, Cleveland was notified of the
,cnt. and a copy of the baptismal certiti-
a,c was sent to her. \ few days ago she
sat u letter to Father Nygen, asking him
100 convey her kindes: wishes TO the
mother, and also expressing pleasure that
,c child had becn called Frances. The
,ter also contained SO as "a Gift to the in
ant. The kindness Of the President
lie has deeply touched Mrs. Sponcie.
10 says she treasures the sentiments of
nc letter more Than the money. Miss
poncie 10 is the heroine Of the village,
adj since the events narrated above have
oome known she has received the HON
re of the whole population.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
A Woman in n Telegraph ONCE.

II want TO send a message in a great
hurry"
The Western Union operator braced
himself for a rush message.
Its TO Chicago"
well, We have al open wire to Chi
cage"
"Can you send it right away?"
Yes, madam
wei, you see Emma's baby is sick and
Charlie is away on n Trip
We'll what shall | say. madam
You see, | can't think where he is. DO
YOU known"
The operator had to admit that he did
not.
We'll suppose you send it TO Chicago
We'll. suppose you DO. Where is her
Have you got "A Chicago directory
hcre?"
Yes. ma'am,' handing it to her.
II am afraid / have forgotten the al
dress"
What business is he in"
Il don't know; he makes "A good living.
though. Don't YOU think 4 telegram al.
dressed TO Chicago would reach himY'
Il am afraid not"
well, then. III 20 home and find out
his address. Can you tell me.the nearest
car that will take me homer
NO. ma'am, | cannot"
"Woll, it seems queer to Inc that you
telegraph operators don't know anything"