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MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


jackson, Feb. 7.-Belhaven College
was totally destroyed by fire this mora
Ing 1t was discovered at 8 o'clock
while the pupils and teachers were
eating breakfast, and is believed to have
caught from the furnace door, left open
by careless servant.
The college opened its doors for tho
hrst time last fall, under bright auspices
navlng an enrolment of about 100 pu pills.
All the pupils succeeded in leaving
'ne building without any casualty. A
great many OF them saved their personal
enects' and much of the furniture OF the
ooiiege was also saved. Owing to the
insuhciency Of water, tho firemen soon
saw they could do nothing toward saving
inc buildings. consisting OF three in
number, and devoted themselves to re-
moving the contents
Prof. Fitzhugh estima ted lis ioss Il
$4,000 which is covered by si9,5oo In
suranco, $4,000 being on the furniture
ana the balance on the building in the
'oiiowing companies: Royal and Lam
cashire OF Manchester, each s2.oCo:
norwich, Union and Greenwich, 81. 500
each; Sun Mutual of New Orleans and
PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, 81, ,e5o, and
tne uerman American of New York.
S., 200.
ne college was built by Prof. Fitz.
hugh from his own means. the citv M.
peing asked to contribute a cent. Strong
efforts will be made to induce him to.
ieou'ia at once. The town will sub.
'crioe noerally toward assisting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
Want o Cotton Factory.

The initiatory steps toward the estab.
lishment of a cotton factory at Kos
ciusko were taken last week under the
most flattering auspices. A large num-
Der of local capitalists met at the court
bouse and perfected an organization
capitalized at 100000. The people are
enthusiastic and the early establish
ment OF this enterprise is assured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
the young farmer had made a hero OF
l., 4 ;., e, a

the young farmer had made hero OF
himself in the eyes of the natives.
Before left Posey Bend the next
day | learned that La:e Clayton had
carefully planned the elopemcnt; that
minister was waiting at n farmhouse
five miles away, and that he and Bessie
stopped there long enough to be mar
ried, after which they proceeded to his
home.
| have since learned that Squire
Powell accepted the situation with
good grace when he found that there
was no help for it, but that Ezra Bunk.
er refused to forgive either Bessie OF
I.afe. J. L. HENDERSON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
Lovee Contracts Let.

The Mississippi levee board last week
lot to the lowest bidder contracts for
building 100000 yards OF levee in Issa.
Quena County. L. c. Delaney secured
tho contract for the upper half OF Ship.
land levee at ll.74 per yard, while T.
llyneF secured the lower half for u
eeuu per yard. The bids ranesa fraSn
NH N N seals por yasq -,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
FOUND DEAD IN THE SNOW.
Ahe i'ody OF Man Named Phillips Found
by Virginia Farmers.

A"e "ody OF Man Named Phillips Found
by Virginia Farmers.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.-While party
OF farmers living at Falls Church. Va
ABOUT II miles from Washington, were
mgging through snow drifts yesterday
70 make road to Washington in or
ger 70 secure provisions and mail, they
dug up the frozen body Of q plasterer
named rhillips, who had evidently
o. been overcome by the storm last
y thursday !, night The body was in an
upright poaitlon, and IN an attitude
= . ! issFsxGspf y uslp hsadwsy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
Whitecapper Convicted.

The circuit court of Union County
adjourned last week. John Palmer, for
whitecapping. was sentenced to the
penitentiary for life. Two shot to death
and two imprisoned for life, and several
to be tried, is the result Of the first at.
tempt at whitecapping in that county,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
THE EASTERN WAR.
Another Severe Engagement at Wel-Ha
Wei.

Wei.
LONDON, Feb. l2,-The Times CORE.
spondent in Wei-lIai-Wei telegraphs.
under date of February s:
"A severe engagement began at r
o'clock this morning. Several japan.
ese war ships entered the bay from the
eastward, and three Chinese torpedo
boats attempted to escape by the west.
ern entrance. The Japanese boats
sank them. The thirteen remaining
omnese war ships have taken up po-
sition at the southeast island The
Japanese squadron is still outside the
harbor Four Chinese forts on the
southeast island maintain an incessant
fire."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
JUDGE LONGS PENSION.
"A writ OF Mandamus VIII Probably be
Met with All Appeal

"ri' OF Mandamus VIII Probably be
Met with an Appeal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Commissioner
OF Pensions Lochren has referred the
decision of Judge Bradley of the cir.
cunt court in the case of Judge Long,
to the attorney general of the United
States.
Judge Long secured writ of man
damus to compel the commissioner of
pensions to pay him his pension of s7s
per month, which Commissioner Loch-
ren ha0 reduced. The attorney gen
eral Will probably appeal the ease
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

Hinds County has sold $4,000 of q
per cent funding bonds at premiums
ranging from Sl.ol to Sl.Olls. This is
the first time in the history Of the State
when 6 per cent bond sold above par.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
.,rrc n picture or bust of Washing
eNnarT Styith 0verFreenS.

! plsE-tis the day of Our Wash
pgton's glory,
lands upllit for our liberties won,
n ' your gladnoss his echoing story,
word W. swept for freedom the fields OF
sun, -......,,,, ..,.,,
mi @ with cyergreens vernal,
snners of stars that the continent
crown We the chief of the heroes
Il a. hi, sword for the birthright Of
,anstIon, to make II immortal
lonn for Freedom the sword that he
s,de leads us on to the radiant portal
l,rr Of peace and the destinies new.
Et with gold, nor with gems,
But with evorgreens vernal,
,es that the nations Of liberty span,
[rovn him the chief of the heroes
bal ,
Idoyn bis sword for the birthright OF
,e Of tho Future, serene in thy
3y
the dead heroes the Peace star shall
,ball be Might in the counscls of
sgice Of mln be life's glory gu
Ea With gold, nor with gems,
but with evGrgroons vernal,
kr that the nations in brotherhood
l,0yn wo the chief Of the heroes
al |
EM was gained by the service of
Liberty sweet are thy numbers!
b 10 thy banners their tribute shall
The Potomac whero Washington
bn
tstal day comes with the angels OF
le,olloW thy c0unscls,
hero eternal
Ehleycments the school leads the
Fiias thy brow with Tho evergreens
Ea to the service of man.
Ru'terworth, IN Youths Com
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Religious Revival.

olarksdale, Feb. S.-The town ia inst
now in the midst of most interest;ro
an anu largely-attended religious revival.
Inc Rev. W. M. Mcintosh, an eyanpel-
ISL OF considerable note, has been con.
quoting series of revival meetino. A.
'he courthouse here, the Methodist
0ourch being too small to hold the at
lehdlng worshippers. Mr.. Mcintosh
has been here a week, and in this t;mo
mas succeeded in stirring up the COM
.'uhl'y 10 an unprecedented religious
fervor. Eloquent, earnest and nains.
taxing, he is admired by all who 20 to
near him. Not since this town has been
settled has thero been such a general
interest taken in matters religious.
stores close for an hour at noon and ata
O'Clock in the evening, and everybody
turns out in the direction Of the court.
mouse, in order to attend the meeting.
some remarkable conversions bavs
taken place SO far. Among the number
10 one' a prominent citizen, who. up to
the advent of Rev. Mcintosh, was known
'o DC OF skeptical turn of mind. Much
,redit is due Rev. Wyatt, the resident
minister, and the ladies Of
for the zeal displayed in
bringing back sliding members and
ioubtlng men and women back to the
'oiu. Inc sermons are masterpieces Of
'ioquence' and the singing, conducted
'nd led by j. d. Patton, an accom-
'ilshed singer who travels with the
is sweet and inspiring.
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Town Buncd.

A disastrous fire occurred at Jones.
town, Coahoma County, last week, de.
stroying almost the entire business part
OF the town.
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SOUTH BAY, CAPE BENTON


HAIIFAx,N. s, Feb. IL. Telegraph ad.
vices received from South Bay. G. b.,
state that the place has been wiped
out of existence by the storms of last
week. The property washed into the
sea includes fish houses. wharves,
boats, stores and tishermen's dwe,.
lings No lives were lost, but several
families living on the beach were res.
cued with great difficulty, and sa we'd
nothing but the clothes they wore.
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A Rough-an and-rumbic Fight In BRO *.
lyn Theater.

BROOKLYN, Feb. l2.-,rhere was a
small sized riot at the Star theater in
this city last night where the Tornado
company is playing.
The disturbance was started by a
fight in the gallery among number Of
roughs. During the excitement one
woman tainted and had to be carried
from the theater.
Upstairs the roughs continued the
fght hooting and yelling. In the
crush on the sidewalk Artl,nr Cantel.
con Wss. .ku9aked dona aad trampled
MN aud leyarAl n AIs Fleg f1xl1aiod
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
The News In New York.

| Nh" iohh, rep. l2.-Ihe news tha,
La Gascogne had been sighted was re-
ceived amid the greatest excitement a,
the Offices of the French line in Bowl
ing Green. The cabin office was
crowded with anxious inquirers who
nave relatives and friends on board
that steamship. They had been stand
ing around with pale faces, expecting
at any moment to hear the worst.
when the word came that the shin
was safe, for moment a stillnass
reigned which was almost painfnl in
its intensity.
Agent Forget, for n moment was
rendered speechless, which evidenced
now anxious he had been for the
safety OF the La Gascogne. Then he
regalned himself and became wildly
hilarious. He shouted, ran here and
there, grasping the hand of this one
ana that one, and fairly jumped up
ana down over the floor in the excite.
ment OF the monet. Then he put on
n ms coat and started for the French
"o Piel' "nefe tug had been i'm
readiness for days to take him to meet
la uascogne, should she be sighted.
several OF the anxious ones waiting
lor news started from the Office to
board the tug with Mr.. Forget. MANY
wet eyes could be seen in the Office
when the good news was ascertained
ana the tears were not from the eyes
OF women alone. Strong men wept as
little children. The strain of davs of
worry had been too much for them.
one man, Mr.. Richie, broke down
completely and sobbed as if his heart
would break. He has three daughters
'h BOARD La Gascogne, two of them of
very tender years. lie had abandoned
Ill hope when the joyful tidings came.
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District Attorney Hudson has brought
suit against the board of supervisors of
Madison County and their bondsmen. in
the name of the county, for illegal al.
lowances running back for several years,
embracing such items as coal for iail
and court officials, Jail guard, board of
prisoners, medical attention and board
OF prisoners, medical attention and
board OF paupers outside the poorhouse,
etc. The amount involved in this suit
aggregates $4,000. Many of these al
lowances, embracing court fees, per.
quisites and other expenses, have been
passed upon by the Judge and district
attorney, and by the board of super.
visors as well.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

I Wv IaT "A. MINI ,nP,s,,s, ,sss,
Posey Bend, al
first sight, was
its display Of
flags and bunt.
ing. There was
house in the place, it seemed
Twas not flying the national
window or roof. / was un-
punt for this until the land
n'ern relieved my curiosity
Wy NE that it was the 22d of
. a'la assuring me that the
foSey Bend We're intensely
gf'n'S birthday is purity
a day as the Fourth Of
II, said the landlord, with
, lae in his voice. "Ef you're
'a' stayin' over night it'll
w while, | reckon, to see
Ny avn 4 we're goin' to have in
n no question about nv
I night An exasperating
the railroad had com.
! h'eh 'sl, against my win, to
l'tle eross-road village.
'nce of being able to con-
\, journey n, for twenty-four
|ns ine prospect was not |
H. ar' aaa N caught eagerly at |
|,sh,. IA 'nat the exercises in |
,'a'''g'on's naapy birthday might
~ means IS of killing time, al.
sr s'.,, other circumstances RI
!" y',a have regarded it as
y Oe relisiously avoided.
Esas PRESENT the good-natured
II II, aust =. was sufficiently di-
y ,'d ~ found u! him quite alone
,a. w MS tnmble-down old
,%p %%pparentlv !, not averse
s,s. a's time In converse.
Iamnss,'. Iaal,,s' as | soon learned,
~ pl'pson' s1 He was n long
%,,a n and as he sat with his
! AK asa'lIg'a against the wall, and
,ha haEllng over the other.
" appearance of Il skel,
celebrate wasbingto,,s
|h,a0,u 5a,u' as he sent a stream 5
n Glls tls,. toward the stove. ,
|pprapsss.a rass an have some sort :
eaupsr' N Wy IT.. to the 'casion. II q
N. w " was satisfied with n !,
Eb,,e n e1 "a a housc-warmin'. or r 5
n, ,ns,' "yer lately the young 9
|iansa'e.k [r' luck hold an now wa .
|nasia alstn's in the town hall. :,
|lia1oS,aln |t1'S an Singin' and dec, G
May "'' s'ch' They's n
kr
E.res' Ekras' Norations m, q
H." "0oh, an II sort 90 ~ y
/ 's's, ~ ever whatyou call f. :,
h to afternoon Tier. ledge Gan. Il Il
,sD.n, n norate. Been max ~, =,
|rosa spss'a for twenty odd =,
Esipa ,na,., nn, too, specially "
kia' ,ha o0at u the Father Of =,
ht ins n fl first in war, first r' p'
|lIS..,w where he : ses 81 ms ms til
kastSs,al,s Is the proud her. 9, 81,
But H., "a other, l fer i.o
Il rsesa Inc biggest time'll .s &c
bd,ssssss ssDn, on !. The young W W
erre,' hundred nd year ago, ~ ~
haSlinr+no ~
|sIsss,,sa an continental ~, ne
NV An at the '',s,d sna q q
2 be a weddin'. az : ol' |,
'''''' vsaain'. Yes, q q,
,s,uaa,,e'.0 couple Of your i ~
HIM lI,s',y ", s0 narriedss a.. II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16
LA GASC0GNE SAFE.
Inc Overdue French Liner An
chors off Sandy Hook.
WIN Her Steering Gear Out of Order, but
o'nerwise the Big Ship Was la Fair Com
dit'on-Great Rejoicing Caused by
the Announcement OF Her Safety.

oANDY HOOK, Feb. II, 11:2O p. M
steamer La Gascogne achored outside
Sandy Hook bar, bound in.
The steamer looked very little worse
Tor wear after her protracted trim.
She was not iced up like most of the
other steamers that have arrived since
the blizzard. One of her boats was
damaged, but all the deck gear was in
place.
There was a fleet of tugs lowering
around the steamer just before she
dropped anchor. They were the COM
pany's tug and the tugs bearing rep
rescntatiyes Of the different New York
city papers. The United Press tup
lea the others up the bay and wac the
nrst to arrive at the battery.
Ihe Gascogne will start up the bay
early IN the morning, and the passen-
gers will be landed before noon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

jackson, Feb. s.-The grand jury made
its report to Judge Chisman and ad-
lourned. The report states that from
al evidence before it, the jury is COM
PEELED to believe there is no gambling
In this city. 1t recommends that the
BOARD OF supervisors more carefully
scrutinize tho pension rolls, for the
purpose OF excluding the unworthy.
The sleeping apartments of the neni.
tentlary were found in good condition.
but the jury suggests that the warden
NJ l., Jenkins, give more attention to
the preparation OF foods. Several dim
ners were examined, and were found to
consist of bread made from unsifted
meal potatoes and cabbage, stringy and
half cooked. No meat in any form was
found in the dinners examined.
Numerous complaints were made by
prisoners of not having enough to eat,
and that they have had no tobacco for
six weeks. The jury states the reason
given Is that the prisoners are not at
work.
In an interview Warden Jenkeps de-
MES all the principal part of the report
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

y,t M with gold, nor with gems,
I'M with oyergreens vernal,
Inner, Of stars that the continen:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

,,ovn We the chief OF the heroes
M Iii Nj, sword for the birthright Of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

ls,us,,e'.o ,a couple Of your
l,say l"ss, oe narriedYs
''A'sa'" sAuskIsa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-02-16

lie was l'anisied from the Hawaiian Is-
ahds without Trial and WAS Landed at
vancouver, Is. C.-The Fact Communi-
Gated to the State Department, and NAV
pe MADE the Subject OF Demand for Re.
dress from the New RepublIc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12
EAST STROUDSBURG.

Mrs. Peter and Louise Lesoine spent
Friday last visiting relatives at Mar
shalPs Fall.
Mrs. Ellis Jones, of Portland, spent
Friday last in town visiting her parents
on Prospect street.
Miss Mary Wolfe spent Saturday and
Sunday at Shawnee visiting her grand
father, Mr.. Myers, former resident,
a blacksmith. of this place.
Miss Carrie Smith entertained a few
of her friends at her residence on
I.ackawanna avenue, on Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. w. II. Thompson, accompanied
by her niece, Miss Minnie Rinker. OF
Scranton, left on Wednesday for trip
10 New York city to visit relatives and
friends. They will stay until after
Easter.
j. 8. Goodwin, of Allentown, was In
town on Wednesday on business.
a. n. Saunders. of Binghamton, N. Y,
was in town on Wednesday visiting
friends.
Mrs. VI. L. Smith and Mrs. A. c. Smith
returned on Wednesday from visit to
Mrs. Belle Smith, at Mt. Pocono.
The Glover Leaf Social club will hold
their next social on Tuesday evening
April lG, at the residence OF Miss Katie
Pipher, on Washington street.
Eugene Doney, OF PocOno Summit
was I'm town on Tuesday on business.
Miss Nellie Marshall and DR.. and Mrs
william Douglass left on Wednesday
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MOOSIC.

j.. Brodhead, OF Main street, was In
Scranton on business yesterday.
Mrs. Seberline and daughter, Carrie,
OF Minooka avenue, were visiting In the
Electric City yesterday.
The water was within five feet OF the
iron bridge which crosses the Lacka-
wanna at River street. IT ovcrilowed
the Flats and backed water up to Will
lam Mlllard's truck garden.
james A. Hand. 'of Main street, has
returned from Warren, Pa. where he
was attending the funeral of his
motherin-law.
The Mossic Powder company paid
their employees yesterday for the month
OF March.
Mrs. s. J. Kinds and daughter, Mat
tie, were visiting In Scranton.
James Levan & Son, bottlers. are
making some improvements in their es-
tablishment. They are putting In an
other bottling table I'm anticipation of a
large summer trade.
Mrs. W. 8. Hutchlngs was a visistor
out of town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kirk and family
of Spike Island. attended the wedding
of their son, George Kirk, to Sarah
williams, of Mil Creek.
The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Moosic Presbyterian church will
hold sunrise service at 6 o'clock a. m
on Easter. An invitation is extended to
every one to attend.
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are occupying their home on Park
street
Augustus Thompson and George Wes-
ton are home from Yale.
Superintendent l.. o. Rose, j. Kirk
Rose and w. NJ. Gardner went down
the canal yesterday inspecting the
breaks caused by the recent floods. 1t
will be two or three weeks before they
can be repaired.
Misses Josephine and Louise Dur
land left for New York City yesterday
morning.
Mrs. John James and Miss Mary
Menner are In attendance at the Metho-
dist conference at Carbondale.
Bicycles made their first general ap-
pearance on tho streets here yesterday
noon. A large number OF new wheels
have beon purchased within the last
two weeks
A saddle horse owned by Burt Bry-
ant was Glanced Off yesterday. Henry
Schvemley, who held ten-cent ticket.
was the lucky man and now offers the
horse for sale cheap.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12

ON Easter Monday. April To- at Key
stone hail.
{. Donnelly was visitor at Scranton
today.
Thomas Bohan has accepted the posi-
tton as local agent for the Scranton
Truth. MIR. Bohan Is a young man OF
promising abilities and his many friends
are predicting his future success,
Miss Ella Early. of Upper Pittston,
LETT yesterday morning for Baltimore
where she will become Il member of the
81. Joseph Mission Order of that city.
Miss Florence Benjamin. OF Tunk-
hammock, is the guest of her brother
George Benjamin. OF this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12
TAYLOR.

Mrs. William Riddle an aged lady.
died at her home at the Sibley early
Wednesday morning. She is survived
children,
The water company are extending
their main on Railroad street TO the
new silk mill, which they will supply
with water.
The Young Peoples society. of the
Calvary Baptist church. who hold their
meetings in the church room, will have
debate tomorrow evening on ''Wo-
mans Suffrage" The ladies will take
the negative and the gentlemen the
affirmative side of the question.
The First Presbyterian and Metho-
dist Episcopal churches will hold union
services on Easter Sunday. Rev. Mr..
Jones, of the former church, will ofll-
ciate both in the morning and evening.
In the morning the services will be held
in the Presbyterian church. and in the
evening at the Methodist church.
Special music is being prepared by the
choirs of both churches. The Calvary
Baptist and the other churches also are
preparing special features.
The borough council will hold meet
ing in their chamber rooms tonight.
The Taylor. Pyne and Holden mines
were paid yesterday. At the Pyne
mines three fakirs played the shell
game, and succeeded in swindling Cas-
per Schields out of about $40.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Methodist Episcopal church, held a
ribbon social in the church parsonage
last evening and reaped a snug sum Of
money.
The Electrics will hold their second
April annual ball in Weber's rink on
the %.
The postofice will only open at GER
tain hours today, from to 10 a. m. and
| to ID. m
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York. April li.--Stocks were dull to-
day. but the tone Of the market was
strong. Sales amounted to l29,000 shares.
At the start the coalers displayed weak
ness. Delaware and Hudson fell ", Jer-
sey Central H-~Later on they both re-
covered. Lackawanna rose to 100, In the
trunk lines New York Central moved up to
97h, Lake Shore to 1894. Canada Southern
to 5lM. Tho rise led to realiantionB and
the advance was lost Atchison was
strong and on good buying moved up TO
6%. Tho bonds improved M to 2 per cent.
Tho Grnngors ruled Arm. but no change In
prices. Manhattan was In brisk domand.
and advanced nearly per cent. Chicago
Gas rose TO 49, Speculation closed firm In
tone Net changes show gains Of MalM.
Manhattan loading. Sugar. Reading and
General Electric lost 1sah per cent.
Tho range of todny'a prices for the ac-
tive stocks Of the New York stock mar.
kot are given below. The quotations are
furnished The Tribune by q. du u. Dim
mick, manager for william Linn. Allen 4
Co., stock brokers, Az Spruce street.
Scranton.
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University Extension Abroad.

The university extension movement Is
spreading In Belgium. During the session
Of 1894 the attendance was 1000. As the
lecturers received only their travelling ex-
pensea, the fee was reduced to 10 cents
and ~ cents for a. course OF six lectures
The subjects were history, sociology, hy-
giene law. physiology. palaeontology
and agricultural chemistry. Each lee
turer will draw up n list OF books useful
to his students. These will be forwarded
by tho central committee to the local
secretaries, who will lend them as re-
qulred.