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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
The History of Written Almanacs.

The history of written almanacs dates
back to the Second century of the Chris
tian era The Alexandrian Greeks in the
time of Ptolemy, A. ID. 100-l60, used alma
macs Prior to the written almanacs OF the
Greeks there were calendars or primitive
almanacs. The Roman faSti sacri were
similar to modern almanacs knowledge
of the calendar was at first confined to the
priests. whom the people had to consult
not only about the dates of the festivals,
but also concerning the proper times for
instituting various legal proceedings. but
ahout 300 b. G.. one Cneius Flavius, the
secretary of Appius Claudius, learned the
secret. either by the stealthy use or the
documents in his masters possession, or,
according to Pliny, by repeatedly consult
ing the authorities and by collating the In
formation he obtained. 1t was really pub
fishing an almanac when, as Livy relates.
he exhibited the fasti on white tablets
around the Forum.
From this time tablets containing the
calendar, the festivals, astronomical phe
nomena, and sometimes historical notices
seem to have been common. Research mas
brought to light numerous calendars cu'
on stone. One was found at Pompeii, GU
upon a square block of marble, upon eaci
side of which three months were regis
tered in perpendicular columns, each head
ed by the proper sign of the zodiac.
Whether the word almanac" be from
and manah, to count, or al and men
months, is not agreed; some authoritle
give it a Teutonic etymology, from tn
words al and mona, the moon. Each
these conjectures is plausible. Tables req
resenting almanacs were used by the Arab
at an early date, mainly as astronomer
guides, and it is highly probable that bot
the thing and the name originated wit
them
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

Some of the best epitaphs in the language
are among those which were intended for
materials no more lasting than paper and
printers ink. These jeux desprit partake
of the nature of the epigram; they seize
upon some foible or weakness, and inclose
it, as though it were fly, in the amber OF
sparkling verse. Such an "epigrammatic
epitaph"-if one may be excused the term
is Garrick's couplet upon Goldsmith'
Here lies Poet Goldsmith, for shortness called
Noll
Who wrote like an angel and talked like poor
Poll"
The sting, such as it is, of these lines Is
more than compensated for by the honey
which precedesit Thefollowing epitaph on
Sir Nathaniel Wraxal is far more severe;
Misplacing- mistaking-
MISUNDERSTANDING
Men, manners, things, facts all
Here lies Sir Nathan Wraxan.
Vanburgh, in his capacity of architect
not Vanburgh in his capacity of poet-h
referred to in the following lines;
/ Lie heavy on him, earth; for he
Laid many heavy load on thee
Occasionally the epitaph is light ant
ocular, and disdains not the use of the pun
This, on Foote, might almost have beeI
written by Hood:
Foote from this earthly stage, alasl is hurled;
Death took him off, who took Off all the world
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
AN EMpeRoR's MANNERS
The Habits and Tastes of Napoleon Bona
parte-His Rudeness to Ladies.

parte-His Rudeness to Ladies.
The most characteristic Of Napoleon's
habits was unremitting and most success
full industry. Few such intense workers
have ever been seen, and yet bis physical
strength was never great, and he could not
do without q large amount of sleep-a pc
culiarity which had something to do with
his failure to trace Blucher on the 18th Of
June, 1916. Bourrienne tells us; His or
ders were that | should call him every
morning att. was therefore the first to
enter his chamber, but very frequently
when l swoke him he would turn himself
and say, 'Ah, Bourrienne, let me lie q little
longer He In general slept seven hours
out of the twenty-four, besides taking a
short nap In the afternoon.
"Napoleon's general manner was brusque
and abrupt, but when he tried to please he
could almost fascinate His conversation
was full of strong sense and occasionally
rich with original thought; but when be
became familiar he was often vulgar, made
bad Jokes and used coarse expressions. he
was not respectful or courteous to women,
and the sex has furnished his most bitter
critics.
he seldom said anything agreeable to
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

females, and he frequently addressed to
them the rudest and most extraordinary
remarks. To one he would say, Heavens
how red your elbows areP To another,
What an ugly headdress you have gotP
He said one day to the beautiful Duchess
de Chevreuse, In the presence of all the
circle of the Tuileries, 'Ah that's droil
enough; your hair is red Perhaps it Is,
SIRE replied the lady, but this is the first
time man ever told me So
Napleon's natural taste in dress was sim
pie; In his proper sphere, at the head Of his
troops, the historic gray coat and the plain
uniform of an officer of the Chasseurs Of the
Guard were in marked contrast with the
gold lace and plumes of the generals and
brilliant staff around him. His attire on
state occasions was, however, gaudy, and
the imperial mantle and splendid court
dress, it must be confessed, sat ill on him.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
Ten Wounded, six Mortally

LAKE CHARLES, La, Aug 4-Gcs-
terlav at the LOckmore & Co. steam
roal an alteration between the men
employed there took place, in which
ten men were shot, six of whom were
killed at once and one MORALLY
wounded.
The remaining three are seriously
Injured, but may recover. The diff
Guilty took place about twenty miles
from here, and as the means Of COM
munication are very poor, ii has been
impossible 10 learn particulars, but
IL is known TO be the result of an old
feud.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

Banker-To what happy accident am l
indebted for the honor of your visitf
Ideutenant-To come to the point at
once. Herr Kommerzienrat, l appear be-
fore you as your future son-in-law.-Dorf'
barber.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

The lowest barometric pressure on record
is 27135 inches, which was observed in
1885 during storm over the Bay Of Ben
gal. The storm was also one most remark
able for its smallness-its diameter being
about 100 miles-for its flerceness and foI
its indraft toward the center.-St Louis
Republic
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

Bjenks-I want you to come up to my
house, doctor, right away,
DIR. Bolus-Who's sick2
Bjenks-Oh, Mrs Bjenks and the baby
are both ailing. l thought you might as
well kill two birds with one stone.-Somer-
willie Journal.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

Summer Hotel Proprietor-My DEAR I've
got a piece of good news.
His Wife-Do tell me, quick.
Proprietor-Your dressmaker mas en-
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
A Hint.

Young Bohrer (difiidently)-Yes, Miss
Lucy, they do say am clever at baseball.
Lucy yawning)-I should so (yawn)
dearly love to see you make (yawn) home
run.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung 10 Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

Notice Is hereby given that the Washing
ton Avenue assessment roll Is now In my
hands for collection. and payment is now due
and requested. Al II assessments not paid on or
before August :, 1891, shall pay "A penalty
of 10 per cent on amount OF assessment and
shall draw interest from that date at the
rate OF 10 per cent. per annum until paid.
Dated at the City of Fairhaven, Wash.
IfpG /. 5. RICHARDS. City Treasurer.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
Irish wit and Urbanity.

During viceregal tour in the west of
Ireland, one of the suite, who had been
told that the natives would be sure to
agree with anything and everything he
said to them, determined to test the truth
Of the assertion. Accordingly, In one Of
the coasting trips with which the tour was
interspered, and in which the wind was
blowing half a gale, he shouted TO the
Irish pilot:
There's very little wind" The answer
came back at once:
"Thrue for you, sir. But what little
there is is very sthrong. London Tit
Bits
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

Briggs-You know old bachelor Din
gle, who lived in house with no one
but two servants? | hear he has got
married.
Griggs-You don't tell me. What did
he do that for?
Briggs-I understand that he wanted
some one to do his housework.-Brook-
lyn Life.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
OF British COlum bia

Leaving New Whatcom on the Mission
Branch OF the b. b. & b. @. II. X. at l4;O5
O'Clock, arriving at Springs by Is O'Clock. in
time for dinner,
Take ticket for Agassiz Station, C.P.R five
miles from the Springs, where stages meet
all trains. Fare. round trip, Whatcom to
Agassiz good from Friday until Monday or
from Saturday until Tuesday. ~.
Return tickets, good for thirty days, $40.
The remarkable cures of all kinds performed
at the celebrated Harrison Hot Springs, the
charming scenery, boating, etc, surround
ing them, appeal TO both the health and
pleasure seeker; it is entirely free from
malaria, and is the healthiest place in
America. 80
Two hotels and a fine bath house, with
separate bathing department for ladies'
afford accommodation for all Reasonable
rates. Send for circulars.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

LNAIRHAVEN LODGE X. OF p. NO So
Il Regular meeting Tuesday, D. M, al
Castle Hall, corner Larrabee and Eleventh
All visiting members cordially invited TO at
tend. GEORGE A. WATROUs q, q.
GEO w. BUTTNER. X. OF X. and s.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

L,AIRHAVEN LODGE No. 10, |. o. 0. II.
i meets every Friday evening ut Hall In
De Fries building, on Larrabee avenue.
A. S. BALCH, Noble Grand,
GEO. W. BUTTNER. Rec Sec.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED

NTANTED-The use of good strong
w horse for his keep, with or without
wagon for about four months; will take good
care OF same Address by letter A. f. Dit
mer, New Whatcom, 1852
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

DEG LIAR CONCLAVE S of Hesperus Com
IL mandery No, holden on first and third
Tuesdays of each month at p. m. in Masonic
hall. Visiting Sir Knights courteously in
vited. +, b, WEST, II. q.
J. p. DEMATTOs, Rec
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

TTNITY LODGE No. ll0 |. O. O. T. meets
[ every Monday evening at 1880 D. m. In
DeFries hall, Larrabee street. Visiting mem
bers are cordially invited to meet With us.
M q BANKS, q. Il.
A II DOM SeCretary
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

IL AND A. NJ Fairhaven Lodge No. %
Il +. meets every second and fourth
Wednesday of each month, in Masonic hall,
on Eleventh street at p. m. All Master |
MasOns in good standing are invited to visit
f. II. Smith Sec, d. l.. HOPKINS, W. M.
DEGULARC ONCLAvE of Hesperus Com
IL mandery No. holden on first and third |
Tuesdays Of each month at p. m. in Masonic |
hall Visiting Sir knights co 3 neS,S in
j, p. DEMATTos, Rec.
JIAIRHAVEN LODGE X. OF p. NO. So.
Il Regular meeting Tuesday, D. M. at
Castle Hall, corner Larrabee and Eleventh,
All visiting members cordially invited to at
tend. GEORGE A. WATROUS, q, q,
GEo. w. BUTTNER, X. OF X, and s.
L ,AIRHAVEN LODGE No 20, l. o. o. Il.
l. meets every Friday evening ut Hall In
De Fries building, on Larrabee avenue.
A. 5. BALCH, Noble Grand,
GEO. w. BUTTNER. Rec, Sec.
TTNITY LODGE No. 1l0 |. o. @, T. meets
u every Monday evening at 1880 y. m. In
DeFries hall, Larrabee street Visiting mem
bers are cordially invited to = meet Wiz q us s.
| A. r.. DoRR, Secretary.
Union COUNCIL No, 49, Y. NJ. l., meets
! u every first and third Wednesday OF each
month at p. m, IN De hall, on Larrabee
avenue, JAMES Z. WALSH, President;
| THOMAS COYLE, Rec. Sec. ll5l
INAIRHAVEN LODGE, b. p. o. f. No. 1874.
! L Regular meeting Sunday, d. m. At
nan in De Fries building, Larrabee street
All visiting members cordially invited to
attend f. j, kINGHORN. Il. r.
! W. X NEWMAN,
1874 Acting secty.
i CARPENTERS AND JOINERs UNION, No.
~ SIS, will meet at the G. A. r. hall every
". FRANK MOVER, President,
DELLINGHAM COUNCIL, No. 6, of Fair
ID haven, Jr. o. u. A. M, meets every
| Tuesday evening at $500 p. m. in G. Al hall
Larra6ee street Members please 3 mote n9te the
I A, J. 'hirYL, Sec.
A o. U. W. meets every Friday evening
"A, i'm the G.. A. X. hall All members In
1 +. M. DAY, Rec. +. WALSH, NJ. W.
COLEMAN X. APPERsoN POST, No. 80
~ G.. A. r., meets every second and fourth
Thursday evenings OF each month in q. A
r. Hall. Visiting comrades always welcome
U. l.. HOPKINS, 7. q
T, f. MAuAN. Adjt.
5 n r. APPERSON RELIEF CORPS. NO. 81
u. Meets each alternate Friday at pm. al
G.. A. X. Hall, corner Larrabee and 10th SITS
Mrs. S. A. HOPKINS President.
Mrs. L. J. AUSTIN. Secretary
d BOARD OF DELEGATES of the Fairhaver
!. ID Fire Department meet at Fire Hall thu
n litsb cdAuTudJ VI thCH hioHlli'
CHAs STODDARD Pres.
GEO. W. BUTTNER, Sec.
4. DENNETT HOSE co No. Irregular meet
ID ing every first and third Wednesday "
the month and regular drill every Friday "A
1880 D. m. Fred Stork, Captain.
no Henry Schloss, Secretary.
IT NNTARDNER HOSE No. 2-Regular meetin
IL w every first and third Thursday In tn
he month and regular drill every Tuesday a
~ T:4O p. m. j. II. MATHEWS, Capt.
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IL AND A. Nj. Fairhaven Lodge No. 70
Il T.. meets every second and fourth
Wednesday of each month, in Masonic hall,
on Eleventh street. at p. m. All Master
MaSons in good standing are invited TO visit.
f.. II. Smith, Sec, ID. l.. HOPKINS, W. M.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

COLEMAN X, APPERSON POST, No. 90,
" G.. A, r., meets every second and fourth
Thursday evenings of each month In q. A.
K. Hall. Visiting comrades always welcome.
U. l.. HOPKINS, 7. y
r, T. MAHAN. Adit.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

~ R.APPERSON RELIEF CORPS, NO. 30
u. Meets each alternate Friday at 2 pm at
c. A. X. Hall, corner Larrabee and 10th SITS,
Mrs. 5. A. HOPKINS, President,
Mas. Il. ]. AUSTIN. Secretary
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

INAIRHAVEN LODGE, b. p. o. f.. No. l9l.
L Regular meeting Sunday, p. M. At
hall I'm De Fries Building, Larrabee street
All visiting members cordially invited to
attend f. j, KINGHORN. Il. II.
W. X NEWMAN,
1874 Acting Secty.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

DELLINGHAM COUNCIL. No. 6, of Fair
Is haven, Jr o. u. A. M, meets every
Tuesday evening at 500 p. m. In G.. A. X hall
Larrabee street, Members please note the
change, W. u BELL, u
A. j. HEYL, Sec.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

HNION COUNCIL No, 1852 Y. NJ. L., meets
u every first and third Wednesday OF each
month at y. M. In DeFries hall, ON Larrabee
avenue. JAMES f. WALSH, President
THOMAS COYLE, Rec. Sec. ISL
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FOR RENT

A FIVE ROOM HOUSE on Twelfth street.
"A adjoining city hall. tl5 per month. In
quire OF l.. A. Dunn, on premises.
LNU RNISHED rooms to rent. Enquire City
l. drug store or Roll building
hFFlCES and rooms to rent In the Mona
" han block, on Eleventh st. near Harris
A CONVENIENT 7-room house with bath,
"a etc. III, l.. Merrill, Harris avenue near
Eleventh.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
SOCIETIES

~ II, KELLER, dealer in boots and shoei
=. Postoffice Block. 1441
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05
FOR SALE

A COMPLETE CAMPING OUTFIT, AL
~ ready pitched at one of the prettiest
spots on Orcas island. Splendid bathing
Address, Harrison Brothers, East Sound
Washington,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-05

DOAT HOUSE-Half interest in Perrot &
ID Bailey's boat house and boats, gear, etc (;
terms to suit Apply box 36S, Port Towns
end. l7i6
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MT. James D. Gill's stoc

MT. James D. Gill's stock of books is going about as fast as it can be picked out. As many as can get at the tables are there. It is on tables by itself in great disorder, and will be till gone. The sale will last two or three weeks at least, from the unavoidable disorder of the stock.
 We treat this stock as if it were of little account. We don't mean that. Springfield CTS do not need to be told that MT. Gill has held an honor able position in the book-trade, and that his bookstore ranks among the first of Western New England.
 So come. The incentive to buy is stronger and wider than we can definitely put in- to words.
 Of lace curtains, we believe we have the largest variety and the largest collection ever in any store in this region. Nottingham 45 cents to $1O pair
 Swiss tambour ss.s7 to siS Irish point $3.50 to $45. Applique s to $125O Roman $12.5O to $ss. Brussels SIS to $15.
 Now, when hotels and sum- mer boarding-house keepers are buying lace curtains, is your time. Where they buy is your place also. Large buyers are intelligent buyers, as a rule.
 Of some Nottingham sorts we have bought too many, more than we can possibly sell at wholesale. Our way of clearing them out is to put low prices on them. Almost none of them are at cost; al- most every pair below. Nine lots, o5 cents to $2.25. Up the office stairs.
 Nearly 6ooo yards of sea- sonable dress goods go at 39 cents.
 Scotch cheviots, Homespuns, German pla1ds, and Camers-hairs. They are such as have al- ways brought so and o2 h cents; and the cloths are such as belong to those prices. The styles are generally successful; stripes, plaids and checks of various colors, light anG bright and black and white and there's nothing whatever in the goods to account for the fall, which is one of the accidents of the trade.
 | Left aisle.
 FORBES & WALLACE, Springfield.
The Press., 1891-05-21
ASHFORD.
{Correspondence.)

Barlow Bros. have bought of Bowen & Needham heavy pair of work horses, weighing 2,800 lbs.
 An old-fashioned house warming was held at s. B. Tifft's last Friday evening. About eighty-five neighbors and friends gathered at his new house and spent a very pleasant time. During the evening MT. Tifft was presented with fine exten- sion table, also set of chairs.
The Press., 1891-05-21
ELLINGTON,

Mrs. Lillian M. Hall, alias Clemen- tine St. George Ray, will have her trial in the United States court in Hartford, May 26th, for fraudulent use of the mails. She will probably plead guilty to the charge. Stamps continue to arrive at the post-ofice. Two packages arrived re- gently from Vermont, containing 7,665 and 5000 cancelled stamps respectively.
 The Windemere mill at Ellington is again closed on account of attachments levied by the help. The mill was started up six weeks ago by the Betram Manu- featuring Company after being idle two years, and forty persons were employed. The help have not been receiving their pay regularly and struck, attaching the property. The mill now has keeper in charge. The mill property is mortgaged to Jordan, Marsh & Co. of Boston for $20, 900, which will be foreclosed July unless redeemed. The mill will probably remain closed until the mortgage is fore closed. It is thought that the Betram company has been running the mill for the past few weeks simply to get what they could out of it before foreclosure. Crystal Lake Correspondence.) Some miscreant, name unknown has been behaving very indecently about our school-house recently, doing considerable damage.
 Mrs. Denison Baker spent a part oi last week at the Springs, with Mrs. Ben. ton, her sister-in-law. Collie Richardson is at home again.
 Charles Mcclellan, with Mrs. Nc Clellan, now of Cranston, R. l., called upon number of friends at the lake one day last week.
 Leslie Dimock, who was quite sick lately, is out again, and succeeding finely in the line of trout catching.
 The excellent rain gently falling is calling for thank offering.
 On the two remaining Sundays il May religious services will be held here in both churches. It will please you correspondent to meet Elder Butler or the 31st. We have found him a man o Christlike mind. s..
 To find our Methodist members in elined unitedly to ''continue in we'll do ing'' inspires us with new zeal.
The Press., 1891-05-21

At ministerial conference the presid- ing officer announced that Elder H. would at the afternoon session read paper on ''The Devil," and added, "Please be prompt in attendance for Brother H. has a carefully prepared paper and is full ot his subject"
The Press., 1891-05-21

MT. Boyd's claim to be the lawful gov ernor of Nebraska is soon to be passed upon by the United States court. The question of his naturalization, which was decided against him by the state court, the land, and it is probable that an early consideration will be given to the case.
The Press., 1891-05-21
COVENTRY. A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man ager of Coventry Local Register.
 South Coventry.
COVENTRY.

A. 5. PARKER, LOCAL EulCOr ana buSlueSS Mau
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 South Coventry.
 The s. c. l.. A. gave lavender tea last evening to raise funds to be used fol library building.
 W. c. Latimer's house has been raised, so that it has now two stories.
 A memorial service before the G. A. R. post will be held in the Congregation al church next Sunday evening. Rev. A. J. Quick will deliver an add1 ess.
 Criticisms and suggestions as to the care of homes and farms will be the sub- ject considered by the P.'s of H. at their hall next Monday evening.
 There may be "money in eggs''- that is if hens can be coaxed to lay them-but we certainly do not admire those places where hens improve the front yard Tufts of coarse grass with wide spaces between, where fowls take dust baths, and fiocks of hens on the front porch sum- ming do not seem quite to accord with our idea of home surroundings.
 Such a beautiful blossoming time! This week it is wistaria, corchorus and Tartarian honeysuckle in front yards, while the woods and fields are full oi flowers.
 The family of Benoni Irwin, artist, oi Yonkers, N. Y., is to occupy the house of L. B. Hicks, South-st., as summer residence
The Press., 1891-05-21
WALES.

Gilbert Roth had the misfortune to break his leg last week, just above the knee, while wrestling with Geo. Colburn. He broke the same leg, about year ago, below the knee.
The Press., 1891-05-21


 Prof. Rooms of the Storrs school re- ports that region happily exempt from the general destruction caused by the re- cent frosts. He hasn't found 8 dead peach bud or apple bud, or any other fruit, save single strawberry, in his in- vestigations. The mercury was down to 29, but the dryness of the atmosphere ap- parently saved the fruit in that region, although the bloom was somewhat less advanced than in other neighborhoods.
 Ex-Senator Ralph P. Gilbert of Gilead, in Hebron, died on Saturday afternoon at the age of 72 years. For whole year he had not left his sick room. Mr. Gilbert was universally respected and was mem- Der of the house in 1880 and of the senate in 1882 and 1883. He has been superin- tendent of the Sunday school since 1861, being reelected thirty times, and he has been deacon of the church since 1887 and chorister for many years. He was na- tive of the town where he lived and he held numerous positions of trust there, and was an influential and highly esteemed citizen. He leaves a son, John R. Gil bert, who lives in Gilead, and daughter, Mrs. Emerson w. Moore, wife of the chief clerk of the comptroller's office. Mr. Gilbert came of old New England stosek and numbered among his ancestors Hon. Samuel Gilbert, long time judge of Holland county court, and Colonel Henry Champion of Revolutionary fame.