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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
PRO HrRrT1Oy PlrLrRE m DOwA

Chicago, May @l.-A dispatch from DubuquN Iowa.
says: In an Interview yesterday Internal H"vcnue
CooCt Webster, OF this district, sard that tho PrD
hibliory law increased the sAlH Of liquor I'm Iowa,
This year ho has issued 90 liquor n,ensos than
last year Since the decision OF the United Stats
Supreme Court In the Of Bowman brother. the
MaIShalltOWn brewers a." imputtiuOrs by express Of
original pSkagcs II liquor has bc~u enormous
Wholesale liquor houses have sprung up all along
tho borders Of The state and arc supported mainly by
Iowa trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
GOSSIP ABOUT THE RUSSIAN MISSION.

THREE Prominent CANDIDATES NAMED TO
SUCCEED MR. RICE.
Washington. May 81 (SpeciaD. The vacancy IN the
Russian mission caused by the recent death Of Allen
Tborndke Rico has not yet been made subject Of dis
cusSlon In the quarter whence the appointment must
necessarily emanate. The gossip Of the street names
three candidates. Colonel Elliott f. Shepard, Of The
New FORK Mall and Express" General Felix AgnuS, Of
Tho Baltimore American and William CaSsius
Go0dlOe. Of Kentucky. Tho latter Is said BY many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
ruK OILY rlcrroY nEIrrY. y

Pittsburg, May 81 tspeciaD.-The Mage PlInn ian-
ton OF the Republican party viii have - Of the 20
members Of the Allegheny County Committee, tho ~
malndcr being credited to the Quay element the most
prominent representative Of which Is C0nErrssnian
Thomas NJ Baync. Of tho Airs eghcny City district The
result Was determined al tho eight legislative district
conventions held 10 dAy. ~ IN" convention In h"
exchanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
WILLIAM o'BRIEN TESTIFTEs.
DEscRIsING THE INFLUENCE OF THE LEAGUE


BEFORE THE PARNTLL COMMISSION.
London. May 2I.-Mr William o. Brion testified bo-
fore the Parnell Commission to-day. Ho remained
seated while giving his evidence, and spoke in weak
voice. witnoss gave details OF agrarian Outragcs
which occurred in rpperary prior % the organization
of the League, and said the League preveRrd
wholesale famine and fearful In the Uost OF
Ireland fn 1870 and that no muniers had been
mtted in Tpperary since its formation
Mr. OBrien described the wrctched condition OF tho
people in ireland prior the formation Of the League
They were in debt up 10 their nccks he said and had
absolutely no redress against the eIactons OF the
Landlords. The troubles after 1870 arose from tht
universal movement OF tho landlords TO take al
vantage OF the years allowed by the act Of 1870
20 get rid OF small tenants, and thus thc pay
ment Of compensation The condition Of aGMs I'm
Mayo when Mr. Davtt formed tho League there,
appalling. Wholesale famine and bankruptcy seemed
Inevitable Farmers sold everything at dead loss
The landlords did nothing TO alleviate the distress.
They denied that any distress existed.
Mr.. oBrien stated that he approved boycotinE.
lie believed It prevented crime,
Mr.. Reid of counsel for the Parnelltcs, read an
article from United Ireland dcROuncing the
Phoenix Park murders and asserting that the assassin
IL discovered, would be more likely 10 be lynthcd in
Mr. O'Brien said that the anger expressed in the
article vas undoubtedly genuine. Tho Wow Of the
policy OF cOncilaton and thus obtain the peoples
syInpathes with the law but the members Of the
coercion measure under which tho country had been
terribly disturbed for three years The Government
In 1882 suppressed United Ireland because witness
charged tbs Government In that paper with getting up
crime, which charge be was perfectly prepared l."
prove.
Mr. o'Brien attempted 10 entcr into the details OF
the alleged outrages instIgateA by ha Government,
but Attorney. General Webster objected and his OBJ.
lection was sustained by the court.
The Commission then adjourned,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
srtr IGlINsr 4 ~. Y0RK rIRM

Chicago May 2l.-An assumst suit Tor $4,000 with
an attachment in aid for O,O32. b"gtm In the
Superior Court yesterday by attorneys Tor salmon a
Dumlcy, against Henry Zenncr 90. Al the parties
are Ncw.Yurk merchants. The defendants, Henry
Zcnncr and John T.. IODgan. dealers IN millinery
goods II is said dhicultles and dlsScnsiyu, hayo
arisen between tho partners, and the creditors arc
taking thclr action 10 prUrG themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
A MAN THOUGHT TO BE DEAD RECEIVERS.

Phoenixville, Penn, May 2l.-Lafayettc Rcnnarl,
Of this place is recovering from In which he
lay for two days. during which time hc suppo"cd
TO be dead and notice OF his death was published IN
the local papers lie has boon III for some time with
pulmonary trouble and en- last Thursday sank into q
comatose and his friends thought him dead and
his body prepared for burial On Saturday faint
signs Of life were noticed about the body, and physi
clan was hastily summoned He was al once treated
and has since been growing steadily bettor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
TIE cARrER CASE ~ THE JrRY's nAynS.

Chicago. May 81 (rprclab The Carter dNoTc case
was given 10 the !my today MT,. Carriers attorney,
Mr Hyncs finished hi spcrch at . 80 o'clock The
Courts Instructions to the jury consumed ten
minutes Both sides were sas fed with H. In ciuSing
his speech Mr.. IIyncs made effective plea, and
Mrs Carter wcpt protsnly. Tho jury retired at
$40 D. m At O'Cl,Ck they sent for thr disgI snis
Of the Cooper Hons" lawn and n" COipnnadr Hotel.
Up 10 IL O'clock thcto wcro uu sign, Of a verdict
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
PRoErR's AGuyr DISAPPEARS.

taunton, Mass May 2l.-Rob'rt Parker, a broker
agent has disappeared Tho onic" was closed Today
and customers are looking IN vain for returns from
their transactions. His office was HAnnSctcd bN wire
,,jrh DOran Wright & CO.'S Boston once, but INC
latter firm say they in no way responsible ior
Parker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

OnIcaRo, May 2l.-The rate on corn 10 Buffalo by
lsho went on quarter of Il cent ycstriday drop Of
from 10 "a cents bushcl. shippers nadc no
great rush for room al the reduced rate. The causr 81
the decline was the surplus Of tonnage, thcr here or
soon 20 arrive but that which Immediately led tn the
drop Yesterday the chaTciIuS OF load OF wheat
10 HufialD last Friday at cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
uN1oN1srs WANT 10 ABOLISH THE v1cEROYaIIp

London, May 2I.-A meeting OF Unionist members
Of the House Of Lords and House OF Commons held at
the house Of the Marquis Of Waterford today adopted
memorial to the Government praying for the sboli-
tlon Of the viceroyshp Of Ireland and the transfer OF
its funetiU 70 q Secretary Of State. The memorial
further asks for the establishment and maintenance Of
royal residence IN Dublin. deputa,ion was sp-
pointed 10 present the memorial 10 Lord Salisbury.
Dublin, May 2l.-At meeting OF the Dublin branch
OF the National League to-day, Professor Galbrah de-
nounced the vopoSal TO abolish the Office OF VIcerOy
Of ireland an inSidi0us attempt at further alb
ss5ption OF that country Any Interference with the
ONCE would FAIL he said, especially II the PaIneltcs
chose 70 obstruot IT, as please God, they would do
1nen the proper time cRme.' Professor Gal6ralths
renarks were greeted with cheers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
THE STATE DEPARTMENT RErIcENT.


London May a." The Posts Berlin correspondent
says that tho Samoa protocol in its final form, viii
contain two chief points. The 6rSt Of these relates
70 the government OF Samoa, which ui he Atysassa
on tsipartite basis, ensisnf being accorded post
ton corresponding In q certain to that OF
bitrator The second deals with the appoin ntment of
land commission England is 10 have q largo In
tionary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

COUNTING THE BALLOTS IN WEST VIRGTNH
Charleston, ". Va, May 81 tSpccaD.-Thc Gubcrna
torlaI Contest Committee has finished s laborS in tho
deposltIons from Cabel, Calhoun, POcahontas and
Grant counties SIX Democratic votes cast In these
cnnntIrs were thrown out 10 far General Gof has
lost eight votes and Judge Fleming twelve votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

yEWJERsEY MAN DROWNED IN FLORIDA
Jacksonville, Fla, May 81 Cspocial.-Warrrn Tench,
.,o twenty.eieht a native Of Newark, n. j. lost his
I,to bv drowning at Pablo, a seaside resort twonty
r,uos from here this afternoon. Ills body was
m..d and is awaiting orders from his relatives In
tho North In icft young WIN ana ono "hd IN
Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

THE BELL COMPlYT'S INCREISE or STOCK.
Boston, May 2I.--Thc hin authorizing tho Beil Telc
phone Company incrra~" lts capital STOCK 5oGOnO"O
was ordered ~ a third Icadug by the Hous" this mora
ing All restricting amendments Ia IN" blll were M
jsCtod The bill wsS subsequently passed to be- on
crossed without opposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

TIE CONTEMPT CASE OF AHbEN q. Nj EHN'
Columbus. Ohlo May 2I.-Thc supreme Court 10
day decided the contempt Of Allen o. MycB,
sentenced By Judge Pugh 10 pay fine Of 200 and
serve ninrtw days IN tho county jail. The court
holds that Myers was I'm contempt but the fine and
entence was excessive and tho case was remandcd for
fnrther proc eedIngs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
GENEROUS oFFEB BY Mr.! SLATER.

Norwich. conn, MAJ 2l.-Tho Norwich Young
MANS Christian Association has received from william
A Slater a letter pledging 10000 for a building TOR
,ubsoribed between now and January !, 1890,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
THE cErcAGO GAS TRUST LEGAL

Chicacu, May 2l.-JudG' Baker delivered al OPINION
I'm tnc tas Trust day, denying the application
10 dissolve the corporation ard declaring that It has
n lrral existence Thr action was brought by the
Attorney q encrAl Of the state tho ground that tho
Trust wns Illegal mon poly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
WOUNDED IN A pJ,Pr-

Paris, May Rim do la Berge, member OF the
Chamber Of Deputies for tbs Department of Loire.
and Editor of me Lyons Republican and NJ Lockruy
fought duel to-day. Tho weapons used were swonis
81 LOokroy was slightly wounded ''' '''ND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

seventy time, there having been removed nom
him l,ol4 pounds Of water. He suffers but Httie
pain, and is often out the street within one hour
Ater The operation Is performed. lie Is seYeny-bA
years DID, The operation occurs every siG days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
DR. NANsEN BACK FROM Greenland

copenhagen, May oi-.Dr Eansen and those who
accompanied him on an exploring expedition TO Green
land have arrived here on their return Tho party
had an enthusiastic reception
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
PRINCE ALERT VICTOR IN nR1RAsr

London, May 2l.-Prince Albort yicior Of Wales
opened q new dock at Belfast to-day In tho presence
Of immense crowds of people. The Prince was warmly
received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
poyDs OFyERED AND ACCEPTED.

Washington, Nay 2l.-TodAy's bonds offerings az
grcgated s29 5000, as follows: Coupon a. siOO at
l2O fat. Registered l.2s 10000 at lOd - eG
interest IL per cents registered Sl",OOO al lOs
All the offers accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

OHIO DEMOCB4HIC STATE CONVENTION.
Columbus Ohio May 2l.-Thc Democratic stare
central committee to-day fixed the Stato Convention
for Dayton August 81 aud -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

TIPPED SEVHSTY-EDGHT TlMBS FOR DROPsY
+ Monticello, H. May 81 Rpeclap.-J. N. Meredith,
If this place, has beer tapped toq d9opsy the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

NO TREATY BETWEEN HAYTI AND FRANCE.
Paris, May el.-Tho report that treaty had been
arranged between the Government OF Legtine and tho
freheh Government is semOftcl&lly denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
SUNK AT GOODWIN SANDS.
FATAL COLLISION OF TWO BRITISH STEAMER
SIX MEN MISSING


London, May 21.-The British steamer German
Emperor from London for Bilboa. ran Into tho British
steamer Beresord, from HRrtlepooi for Bombay. ct
O'Clock yesterday morning, Willie the Beresford was
lying at anchor on the Goodwin sands. The German
Emperor sank Instantly. Boats were launched from the
Beresfo and succeeded in rcScung three persons from
the German Emperor.
Tho Beresfords bows were stove. She disappeared
IN the fog and for awhile her fate unknown, but
Is learned that she IS proceeding to Gravesend,
where she will effect temporary repairs. Nine persons
on board the German Emperor took to small boat and
have landed at Dover Never it Is thought that
tAirty persons perished.
The survivors who landed at Dover from the lost
steamer German Emperor gave exaggerated reports
concerning the loss OF life by the collision. 1t is now
sscertained that the loss Of life not great as
fist reported. The BcreSford has arrived at
Grsyesend. She has on board twenty-five OF her own
crew and rwelve Of the crew Of the German Emperor
II Is now Learned that none Of those on board the
Beresford lost Six men belonging To the German
Emperor are missing. All the rest were saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
BIG FORTUNE FOR A MONTREAL GIRL
OVER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS BEoUEATHED TO
HER.

Montreal, Que, May oI (speclal. Oscar Martel,
~aeihknown Montreal artist, received letter to-day
from Carnens, France, informing him that his step
daughter, Horteuse Leduc, has become helress Of
% 100000 francs, about o. 4OoO OOo through the
death Of Mr. iiedell, millionaire. The fortunate
musical and social circles here In EI,rone nana
Leduc fnrmed the acquaintance Of Heds who treated
her as bis own child. fow years ago Madame
other daug ughtcr, Miss Hortense Martel They there
also made the acquaintance Of Hedel who did not
forget the bali sister Of his protege and has aiso
beoueathed her sc, 900 francs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
sypsxr woorLErr REcrEs aELANEo IN LON

~ ssaa hAy 2i--In response 20 invitations from
sn'ssicn Theatre to-day 70 hear sydnsy woolIett re-
sons ~ - among those present were Mr. GIxl.
M Wo1as< persons prominent in artistic circles,
SS~y@ "~ WIN favorable reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22
FISHERY TROUBLES IN NORTHUMBERLAND

Halifax, n. s., May 21.--Advices from Raw st
George, n. r.. the great herring fishery ground rep-
resent that tho relations between the Newfoundland
and French fishermen on the disputed French shore
arc roaching crisis. The commander Of the British
wsrship LILY has issued proclamation TO the effect
that hS would not permit Newfoundland fishermen
To set their nets 10 catch herrngs, and hey did
10 be would eonfscate their nets The Rev. Dr.
Honeey the Prefect Apostolic of the west coast OF
Eewfoa ndlaad, told the commander that he was there
with the apparent mission OF protecting the French
instead Of the British interests. Tho commander re-
pted that he was carrying out his instructions from
the Imperial Government. The proclamation which
was posted up in public places, was quickly torn down
by the ufuristed people. The people threaten 70
rifles TO enfore their rights. They say they VIII
either do that or abandon that position Of the
British Empire 10 the French. BloodShed Is predicted
ottaws Ont, May 2l.-The Minister OF Marine and
Fisheries has decided TO establish at Halifax IN
ellgeoce department for the purpose OF supplying the
nhoriDen Of the Gulf and Atlantic Coast with infor
netson as 10 the movements OF the various 1eed ana
THREE THOUSAND BERLIN MA6oNS ON STRIKE.
Berlin, May 2i.-Threc thousand masons in this
aty have gone on strike. They demand that their
hsets f labor be nino per day and that they be
allowed half an hour for breakfast, an hour for
asIsr and sn hour for supper. They also demand
ees work b suspended hour earlier on Saturdays,
Ms evenings preceding public holidays, and that they
sse fun pay for those days, the same as for other
sf They further demand an increase OF from 80
ts vt tnnnlga per day IN their wages, aud that they
E - a&&vea Two weeks notice Of discharge.
me coal mioers who were on strike IN the bort
49, Deehan and Essen districts have returned to
ssuNxx WooILErr RgCITEs SELAISE" IN LON.
f& DON.
~ - aen, mar 2i~-In response % invitations from
cs.... yaabam brilliant company gathered at the
s -. 90 rhsaise today 10 hear sydney woolIett re-
sions a. - among those present were Mr. GlXl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

night, said that he preferred not to soy anything
about the affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-22

Inspector Byrncs was unusually excited last
night and showed deep feeling over the plot which
had hccn formed to blnckcn his character. lie
,aId with great vchemence: " 1t is n vilmnous
thing | say IT, here now publicly that believe
that there is some one behind Icmplemah, ana !
am going 10 find out who IT. Is, Inc person,
hcIieye. is az present in power in the city gov
crnmcnt" MI, -..
Mr.. wilkinson, when seen by q Tribune reporter
n his home, No. 997 West Thirw-irst-st' IAst
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-05-09
LIFE IN OKLAHOMA.

Rafe Thimblerigger paid us pleas
ant visit yesterday and told us that
he had just won a fine quarter sec
ton at a shooting match with a
tenderfoot. He paid the funeral ex-
penses himself Rafe is gentleman.
We learn that the seven new towns
started west of this place overlap one
another very seriously. One man
from Illinois lives in three of the
towns and is running for mayor of
all of them.
Coroner GOoSefelter is so far behind
in his work that he requests us to in
form his patrons that he is doing the
best he can His friends will oblige
him by not making efforts to increase
his business at this time
Jim Triggers called on us yesterday
and traded us a nickle-plated derrin-
ger for years subscription to the
Boomer. He got the derringer from
a man who died suddenly after call
ing Jim a horse-thief. Come again.
Jim.
There will be faro game and a
Sunday school running in this town
tomorrow. All are invited.
The new cemetery south of town is
meeting with general favor.
If any reader of the Boomer sees
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-05-09
CURIOSITIES OF THE ENGLISH
SCHOOLS.

Thefollowing were recently among
the written answers in examinations
on the scriptures by her Majesty's
inspectors of schools:
who was Moses ?" HE was an
Egyptian. He lived in bark made
of bullrushes, and he kept a golden
CART and worshipt braizen snakes,
and he ct nothin' but qwahles and
manner for forty years. He was
kort by the air of his ed while ridi1f'
under bow of tree, and he was
killed by his son Abslon as he was
hanging from the bow His end was
peace"
"What do you know of the patri-
arch Abraham ?" "He was the faith
er of Lot and had tew wives One
was called Hismale and tother Hay
CUR. He kept wun at home and he
hurried the tother into the desert,
where she became 4 pillow of salt in
the daytime and a pillow of fire at
mite"
"Write an account of the Good Sa-
marian" "a certain man went
down from Jerslem to Jeriker and he
foil among thawns, and the thawns
sprang up and choked him. Where
upon he gave tuppins to the boast
and said tax care of him and put him
on his hone bass. And he passed by
on the hOther side"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-05-09
EX-PRESIDENTS.

1t is said that Grover Cleveland
has left the White House to go tc
work, and that no other President
has ever done this, from Washington
to Chester A. Arthur
Washington spent the remainder
of his life raising tobacco and corn.
John Adams went home to Massa
chusetts and lived in luxury and ease
Thomas Jefferson had no great sur
plus to live on; he worked for moth
ing in aid of education and died poor
James Madison had plenty, and liv-
ed among his books, free from care
James Monroe was well off. He
served as justice of the peace, and
made himself generally useful.
John Q. Adams went to congress
and made a great fight against slav-
cry He died in the Capitol when a
member of the house on the fourth OF
July.
Andrew Jackson lived a long and
busy life at the Hermitage, Tennes-
see, and died there, never offering to
mingle in politics.
Van Buren, never engaged in any
business, but never left politics.
John Tyler went back to his farm
in Virginia. He died while serving
as a member of the confederate con
gress.
James K. Polk never gain mingled
with public affairs, though he was
planning to do so when he died.
Willard Fillmore tried to be again
president, and was the candidate OF
the know-nothings in 1860. He had
an ample fortune.
Franklin Pierce went abroad and
lived to be forgotten because he was
pro-slavery disunionist.
Andrew Johnson was senator from
Tennessee when the war came.
James Buchanan lived through the
war, but was a nonentity in history.
Chester A. Arthur expected again
to practice law, but death came.
Grant lived to be a candidate and
be defeated, and to write his life I'm
der circumstances that were heroic.
No book ever sold as did Grants au-
photography, written when he was
dying from cancer.
Thomas Jefferson seems to have
been the only one who actually died
poor Portland Oregonian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-05-09
NEWS IN GENERAL.

The annual gathering of the Ameri-
can institute of instruction will be
held at Bethlehem, N. H., July s to ~
The Yale college alumni are circrl-
lating an appeal for $50, 900 for a
new gymnasium. The committee
have secured $115, 900.
Mrs. w. o. Leeds, wife of one of the
richest men in Indiana, is about to
prosecute 10 saloon keepers in Michi-
gan City for selling to her husband
after she had warned them not to do
so.
Gounod, the great composer, is
coming to America and will give a
series of rs concerts in the leading
cities by an orchestra of 80. He will
produce a number of his oratorios
which have never been heard in this
country.
The Richmond Locomotive works
have been awarded the contract to
construct the engines for the U. S.
war ship Texas. This is the first
contract of the kind awarded to any
Southern manufacturer since the war.
The bid of the Richmond firm was
1894, 500.
Lord Dunraven is dissa tis6ed with
the conditions for the international
yacht race. 1t is probable that he
will not allow the Valkyrie to com
pete if the cup is to be held subject to
the full terms of the deed of gift OF
1887. The yacht is ready for launch
ing.
Within thelast few years Mr. Blaine
is said to have doubled his property
His best paying investments are in
the Little Hope silver mine, which is
said to have paid 81, 500, 900 in divi-
dends in the last five years. He adj
m1tS having already received from
that source $500 for every dollar in
vested, and the stock is still in his
name. He is also large stakeholder
in the Pride of Erin mine at Lead
vile, which is paying dividends of
sos 900 a month.
In Vermont, during the year 1887,
there were $3.50 deaths registered.
This is 16.1 in each 1000 of the in
habitants. OF these deaths 1876 were
from diphtheria, and u from Group
122 from typhoid fever and 16 from
fever; 81 from dysentery and 20 from
diarrh9a; 143 from cholera infan-
tum and 13 from cholera mOrbuS; 33
from scarlatina; 80 from whooping
cough, and II from measles. No
death from smallpox was reported
in this state during the year.