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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21

Mr. and Mrs. Edward McInall, for
merry Of this city, became united, by
profession of faith, with Bethany
Presbyterian Church, Twenty second
and cambridge streets, Philadelphia,
lset Sunday evening. the Rev. DR..
Charles Dickey, the Rev. George Van
Duers and Hon. John Wanamaker re-
sewing them and extending to them
The right hand Of fsllowship, r. 80
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21

Daniel r. Dallas, Tuesday, brought
suit before Magistrate Sasse against
the Provident Ice Co., in which he
claimed that the company owed him
SAG, in wages and money withheld for
the faithful performance of work. 1t
was heard before Thomas Darlington,
Samuel Chambers and Frank A. Nc
Closkey, and the plaintiff was awarded
F10 The decision was opposed by Mr..
McCloskey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21

Henry o. Collins, aged 4s years, died
Saturday at the residence of his father
law, James @. johnson, No. 1918
Delaware avenue, of paralysis. He
formerly was school teacher, but re-
Gently was engaged in the insurance
business,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21

Lewis Lambourn, aged So years, one
Of the most prominent farmers in Mill
Creek hundred, who has been seriously
i'll, is improving rapidly, aud his ulti-
mate recovery 10 anticipated, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21

Chicago, III, Nov. Is. --Franci1
Schlatter, the New Mexico MES
siah, who disappeared from Denver
last week, has written to party in
this city that he will be in Chicago on
November 3Uth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21
THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM
The Condition of Our Jails is
DeplorabIe.
A WORKHOUSE IS ADVOCATED
Temporary improvements Are
Also Desired.

enthusiastic Meeting of the Union for
Public Good at the New-century club
Tuesday Evening-yiEorous Efforts of the
Members. t'
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
1HiGLIANT WAR TACTICS
Displayed BY Colonel Kelly In .hs Hazardous
ChilrAi Campaign.

sIMLA. April eo-Ths British column,
under command OF Colonel Kelly, which
was proceeding to the relief OF Chitrsi
from GiIgit reached Kogszi. ~ miles
north of Chitrsl fort, on April ~. Upon
arriving there. Colonel Kelly received al.
root news from DR.. Robertson, the British
agent In Chitrai to whose succor the Brit
ish force was fastening, that Sher Afzul
who had captured tho town OF Chitral,
had fed with all the bosiegers OF the fort
DIR. Robertson reported that tho oa ual-
ties during the investment Of tho fort to
which he retreated upon tho capture Of the
town, were 80 killed and W wounded. Hc
and Captain Campbell were severely
wounded. Captain Baird was killed.
Lieutenant Gurdon, who was reported TO
have been killed, Is still alive AL the
wounded arc doing we'll. The garrison
had only 200 troops and seven officers therc.
The highest praise Is due to Colonel
Kelly's brilliant feat at arms. All o0n-
oernod In the march from Gilg1t merit re-
wards suoh ss were accorded to the then
Lisutensnt (now Major) G. ]. w. Grant
tho leader Of che expedition, who, In 1891,
relieved the British at Manipur.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
ESTATE IN A TANGLE.
May Result In the Ultimate Closing
H. Of Stanford University.
Attorney General 0lneYs Suit May Cause
O.. Famous Institution 10 Collapse

SAE FRANCISCO, April 25.-The Bulletin
says: The teachers at Stanford university
hre looking for positions In other universi.
ties on the impression tho university
founded by Leland Stanford will soon close
Its doors. They fear the college will close
because there is no money In the Stanford
estate to pay for It's maintenance. the es'
tate being tangled up In q suit with the
United States. which is going on In the
federal courts. The probate court has no
power to use the funds OF the state to
keep the college on a firm footing.
Some ago the estate began to sell the
brandies and wines that had aocumu-
lated In the winorles Of the estate. and the
money derived from tho estate was to
be used In defraying the expenses OF the
institution. Meanwh all the expenses OF
the university havo had to he betrayed
from the private income Of Mrs. Stanford.
just as tho Stanford properties were
being put OH 1rst-class business basis,
Attorney General Olney started his big
Suit For SI5, 100000
against the Stanford estate. This had the
effect of checking proceedings In probate
looking to a speedy distribution of Sena-
tor Stanford's estate and tying up things
generally.
1t was this, so 10 Is said, coupled with
tho previous feeling of unrest that has
prevailed to a greater or less degree ever
since the senator's death, that stimulated
some OF the educators to seek openings
elsewhere and set In circulation the report
tho university Is likely to be closed for
season. When asked as to this matter
yesterday, Mr.. Lathrop said:
'Tt is all this government suit. II 1t
succeeds 10 seems inevitable that the uni
versity must be closed. At 1t Is. 1t has tied
up the estate In probate and prevented
distribution Of the estate. so that 1t may
seriously embGrrass u.s. We are pressing
the suit and wish to have 1t determined
90 soon as possible.
'Is must be remembered the university
cannot pay It's own expenses. for the in
stitution Is free. The board from the de.
Partmont manages to pay Its own OK
pensos, but that has nothing to do with
paying the professors There are now
somewhere between l1O0 and 1900 students
ssnnected with the university and about
70 men In the faculty"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Held For Boston Police.

MONTREAL, April e5. - Three Boston
sharps, giving their names as Thomas
Henri. Philip Ross and John Phelps, were
yesterday remanded for eight days in order
TO give the police authorities time to CON-
municate with the Boston police, where II
Is believed the men are wanted. The mon
had bsen In Portland, whore they tried to
pwindls men by hiring them to work on
the Boston subway. They were frightened
away by the police, however, and camo on
70 Montreal TO pursue their operations.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
In Memory OF Author Key.

BALTIMORE, April 25. "A delegation
called on Governor Brown yesterday and
requested him to ask the governors of all
tho states and territories to aid In securing
money to erect n suitable monument over
the grave ofFrancis Scott Key tho author
Of the 'Star Spangled Banner" whose re-
mains are buried in Frederick. The gov
srnor prom ised to do as requested
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
A Whack al OIL Monopoly.

PARIS. April 2o.-The Republique Fran
caise, commenting on the petroleum mo-
nopoly, said: 1t IL not enough to merely
note this act Of brigandage which seems
to bo an accepted thing In America. The
old regime struggled vainly against mon
opolists, yet the latter had not then per-
fected the means they are possessed of at
the present time. The laws recently pro.
mulgated against them have also proved
ineffective, and tho problem has become
mora delicate
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Queen Wctorla,s Laras Family.

DARMsTADT. April 25.-Queen Victoria
yesterday attended the christening Of the
daughter of the Grand Duchess OF Hesse
daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh, second
son Of her majesty. The baby is the 10th
direct descendant OF Queen Victoria, who
has nine children, 40 grandchildren and
81 great-grandchildren Sixty-on one of these
descendants are living.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Worthy Of Investigation.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 25-A. w. Ter
rell, the American minister, Is inquiring
into the case Of man named Weber,
bearing an American passport. who was
arrested ON suspicion at the railway works
near Koniaoh. Weber was compelled to
walk to Broussa, whore he died from OK.
haustion and the effects Of rough treat
ment.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Will 0V Voted Down.

OTTAWA, April 25.-In the house of
commons yesterday Mr.. O'Brien intro
duced bill to do away with French as an
official language and with separate schools
In the northwest territories. Both gov
srnment and Liberal members will unite
In voting IL down, as any other action
would antagonize the French and Catholic
urovince of Ouebac
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
OF Good Old Stock.

SPRINGFIELD, O., April 25.-Thomas G..
Busby, q pioneer residing near here, died
yesterday, aged so. He introduced Gov
srnor Mckinley to the first political meet
Ing he ever addressed outside Of his own
district. Mr.. Busby's father was quar-.
termaster in the war of 1919, and his grand
father revolutionary soldier. His five
surviving sons are all prominent news
nanar men
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
ponrose on Tho Warpalh.

HARRlsBURG, April 25 5-Senator Pom.
rose yesterday offered In tho senate rcso-
lutlon calling for an investigation OF
Philadelphia municipal affairs The roso-
luton was referred to the Judiciary COM
mittpe
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Family Feud Ends N Murder.

COLUMBIA, s. c., April 25. - John
Swearinaon, brother.in-lsw of Senator
Tillman and cx-Congressman Tillman,
was killed yesterday by b. L. Jones, a
relative. There has becn bitter feud be-
twcen their families for some time. Jones
emptled every chamber Of his weapon,
putting four balls into Swearingen.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
De Campos Is a Hustler.

HAVANA, April 25.-Captain General do
Campos is displaying extraordinary ac-
tivity I'm visiting different places on the
island. He has been enthusiastically TO.
ceived at overy place he has visited. Two
Insurgents who have surrendered confirm
tho reports Of the death of Jose Maceo, tho
rebol loador
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
ATimelv SUGGESTION.

LONDON. April 26-Sir Henry Howorth,
M. p, well-known authority of Eastern
affairs has written letter to The Times
urging Great Britain to take council with
America to formulate q common policy in
the Chinese soas Great Britain and
America, he says, have no political rivals
there. and the operation will ripen into
results that would be beneficial to both in
other difficulties else where
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Ex.MilIionaIro Dead.

CHICAGO, April 25.-Nat G. Jones died
at st. Joseph's hospital last night. Jones
was at one timo one Of the heaviest and
wealthiest speoulators In the country, but
his fortune was much decreased Of Late
years. He had for long time been help-
less on account of paralysis.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Journalistic Generosity.

NEW YORK, April 2o.-The American
Wkeelmcn, largely through whose efforts
the Asbury Park wheelmen SECURED the
national meet OF the L.. A. w. OF July
next, has volunteered 20 back the meet
financially, should such assistance be ro
nuired
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Mrs Frank LssIis Dead.

KINGSTON, N. Y, April 95.-The first
Mrs. Frank Leslie, who was divorced
from the New York publisher many
years ago, died yesterday Of heart trouble.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25

BERLIN, April a6-Tho So Petersburg
correspondent Of the Frankfort zeitung
declares that 10 Is hymly believed In tho
Russian capital that Japan hos made CON.
siderable secret concessions 10 Great Brit.
sAA.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Slowly SiHkinQ.

BoRDENTowN, N. j., April 25. = Mrs
Parnell is very weak. Her physicians Gay
she may die at any moment. Rumors are
current that important arrests will be
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
China's Security.

LONDON, April 26.-Ths Times says that
the Chinese governmsnt has undertaken
to float loan of LOCO. oOO, giving "a Sc
ouritv the revenues at the treaty ports.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-25
Stlll Unsolved.

BOSTON, April 25.-The West Boston
bridge mystery has not yet been fathomed.
The police arc beginning to think that
there Is no body in the bottom of the river
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-25
A HUMAN HARP.
How the King of Madagascar rlayc,
Tunes with His Prisoners.

HOW the King of Madagascar f'layc
Tunes with His Prisoners.
The latest story that comes fro
Madagascar tells about Pip, the king {
Lotolies, one of the local tribes whic
is not busy fighting the French. Til.
king devised some time ago a hume
harp. He had been visiting the plac
OF punishment in his village and ~.
Messing the bastinadoing of his captive
he was struck by the tonal diiferegc
or their groans. At once he cOmmi
stoned the royal carpenter to cOnstrul
series of stocks in which he place
eight captives whose bowls OF pal
when the sOles of their feet were struc
by the rod were so carefully arrange
tnat they made a perfect octave. TIL
seemed such a success that he had
second frame constructed for the fe,
OF eight more wretches whose avera;
groans ranged full octave highe
The harp was now complete. On it b
proposed to play melodies and starte
IN to practice the national air. His prof
ect was 10 regulate the length OF tit'
note by the violence of the blow. A
first the scheme did not succeed at al
for the reason that the captives, hith
ert0 used to hard hits alone, howle,
loudly each time, and with little differ
ence in force. At last ne arranged il
however, so that the groans became
proportional to the blows. But the in.
cessant was the cry Of some of the
animated notes. others would not sounf
at all at the right time. The heather
king had to give it up. The di5cOrdS
were too painful for fresh sets of pris-
work just right.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-25
STARVED TO DEATH.
Terrible Fate of "A Man Who Swallowed
Peach Seed.

Peach Seed.
Jacksonville, Fla, Special: George
Howell, aged 81, died in the county hos
pltal Thursday morning of starvation.
He starved on account of his inability
to swallow food. Not even a drop o.
water passed into his stomach for a
period of ten days. On the 18th inst.
Howell was eating a peach, when. by
accident, he swallowed the peach stone,
which lodged in his esophagus or gull
let. From that day until he died he
suffered agonies from hunger and thirst
and gradually wasted away until he
was a mere skeleton. He begged
piteously for food and water, and some
times they were given him, but the two
~ three mOuthfuls of this he was able
to take came mp almost Immediately,
having never found their way to the
stomach any further than the Obstruc-
ton. Skilled physicians tried in vain
to remove the obstruction, even cutting
open the stomach in their efforts TO
reach it, After the mar died the doc
tors cut him open and removed the part
of the esophagus in which the stone was
lodged. The stone was turned cross
wise in its passage to the stomach, and
the sharp end had penetrated into the
esOphagus, clinging so firmly that 1t
would not be forced.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-25

members and their friends are cordially
invited Tickets S1.25, with supper at
Shoemaker's.
Geo. w. Marble returned home last
night from a trip in Michigan where he
purchased supply of rock elm for the
Indiana Novelty manufacturing COM
pany.
The township trustees of the county
held session yesterday afternoon in
the jury room of the court house, and
organized a quarterly meeting to be
held regularly.
Rev. Raymond, rector of the EpiscC-
pal church, fell from high stepladder
yesterday while assisting in the decora-
tions of the church. While the fall vas
great the consequent injury was slight.
Now is the time to make your plans
for your winter California trip. Ask
agents of the Nickel Plate road about
low rates and connections with the fast
California trains out of Chicago.
Geo. II. Thayer Jr., will return home
this evening from New York where he
has been in the interest of the Indiana
Novelty Manufacturing Co., M aking ar
rangements for exporting rims.
County Supt. Fish, William EVERY
and number of the township trustees
90 to indianapolis tomorrow to attend
the state teachers association. III. &
Thayer and others Will start Thursday
The report current last evening that
operator O'Brien of the Pennsylvania
telegraph offices had been stricken with
paralysis was without foundation. He
is simply suffering from bad attact
of rheumatism.
Avail yourself of the opportunity to
visit your friends while Holiday rates
are in effect between all stations be
tween Buffalo and Chicago on the line
of the Nickel Plate road. Tickets on
sale December 9th, 18th and 3lst, 1896
and January LIST, 1896.
All those interested in the promulga
ton of political science will be delighted
ly surprised, though gratified, TO learn
that our friend, a. y orth, has consented
to give series of story-embellished lee
lures on "The Presidents second Mes
age" during the holidays.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-25
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LOCAL BREVITIES.

i don't want much this Chris'm time.
I'm most too big for toys.
Nd I've got bout as many things
AS most o. girls md boys.
I've had my share o tops md things
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But do want, sure. TO be wake
Wen
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IT'S DEATH.

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dark cells
Say not that Reasons happy light hes left
my brain
And, like cuIprit, / am chained in dun
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From home. and happiness, and all con-
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The curse of madness burned Its brand up
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And clasped me to his bony breast till
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And sends faltering feeling through my
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