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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11

sentS an authOri tative description of the
Alaskan gold-felds prepared by mem
Der of the staff of the U. S. Geological
Survey. There is also an interesting il
Illustrated account of the services of that
intrepid pioneer, DR.. Sheldon Jackson,
by whose efforts reindeer have been in
troduced into Alaska, and who has done
SO much to establish civilization in Sew
ards great purchase The coronation
of the Russian Gar is a fitting occasion
for the publication of character study
of that modest young ruler. The Review
gives in this number the most complete
statement ever published of the methods
and results of the Government investiga-
ton into foods, commenting at length on
the work of Professor Atwater of Wesley
an University. Timeliness and practi-
cal interest are the characteristic quail
ties of the June Review of Reviews.
A very full number is the June issue of
st. Nicholas. 1t opens with a ballad,
1.-THE Masters Lesson" by Alice NJ.
Lovett, illustrated by Birch. The lesson
that was taught the masters by little
king was the familiar one of ''All work
and no play makes Jack dull boy" Lieut..
John NJ. Ellcott, who has had several
pleasant papers on signaling at sea and
hihNiCt ouDJCClS, NIllGS ou w Iluu lllG
Bugle Tells on War ship" ''Grizzly
Phil" by Sidford F. Hamp, is the story
of a quiet school boy who won this nick
name and became hero by rescuing
companion from bear. Arthur Hoeber
has a paper entitled sold Heads ON
Young Shoulders" recounting the
achievements of boys who have become
famous. The first chapters are given in
1.-The Story of Marco PolO.'' by Noah
Brooks. No romance is more strange
than the adventures of this great Nene-
tian traveller in the hitherto unknown
realms of Cathay. Mrs NJ. Bernard be-
gins a series of 'Talks with Boys and
Girls About Themselves her first paper
being devoted to ''What Your Bodies Are
Made Of Rev. G. Hubbard describes
"a Curious Stairway" This is built in
New England river to enable fish to
climb dam. And it is used, too, for
during the season the fish so crowd the
stairway that they can be dipped out by
the pailful. The first half of a two part
story by Tudor jerks, 1.-The Lost Prin-
cess, is given. This is an old fashioned
fairy tale, of the kind that is ever new.
''Uncle Ted's Mascot" by Virginia Van
de Water, is story of a hotly contested
foot-race. "Clarissa Ann and the Flood"
by L. E. Chttenden, is tale of a little
Mississippi colored girl who got the best
of her landlord. The two serials, ''Sind-
bad, Smith & Co.." by Albert Stearns,
and 'sThe Swordmaker's Son." by W. o.
Stoddard, carry along the interest with
generous installments. There are many
poems and jingles, suited to readers of all
ages, and the usual profuson of pictures.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11

ulSedSe GAINED the DeSL DOCTORS.
81 was nervous, hysterical; my head
ached with such terrible burning
sensation on the top, and felt as if a
band was drawn tightly above my
brow; inflamma ton of the stomach, no
appetite, nausea at the sight of food,
indigestion, constipation, bladder and
kidney troubles, palpita ton of the
heart, attacks of melancholia would
occur without any provocation what
ever, numbness of the limbs, threaten
ing paralysis, and loss of memory to
such an extent that feared alteration
of the mind.
ga friend advised Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and spoke in
glowing terms of what it had done for
her
81 began its use and gained rapidly.
Now | am a living advertisement of its
merits. l had not used it a year when
| was the envy of the whole town,
for my rosy. dimpled, girlish looks and
perfect health.
81 recommend it to all women. find
a great advantage in being able to say,
it is by woman's hands this great
boon is given to women. All honor to
the name of Lydia E. Pinkham; wide
success to the Vegetable Compound.
"Yours in Health. Mrs l. E. BREs-
Sic, Herculaneum, Jefferson Co., Mo-"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11
Memorial Day.

With waving of starry banners,
With music of bugles sweet,
All day through our streets has echoed
The tramp of marching feet.
From many "a mountain valley,
From city and town and hill,
Around the graves where their comrades
sleep
The soldiers gather still.
They think of the bitter partings
When first they marched away;
The ranks of Blue from the North land
From the sunny South the Gray.
Some with hearts that Were eager
And hot with the fire of YOUTH
Some with purpose steady
To fight for God and truth.
They think of the battles tumult
And the cannons' sulen roar
And the yellow glow of sunset light
When the weary fl hit was DER;
When, gathered around the campfire,
Their yearning thoughts would roam,
AS softly sweet some comrade sang
The words of Home, Sweet Home"
They remember the solemn roll-calls,
And the silent pause that came
When in the hush the sergeant called
Some missing soldiers name.
They remember the days of terror
And nights that We're long with dread,
When left alone on the field they watched
With the dying and the dead
With ranks that are growing thinner
Each year the soldiers meet;
All day through our streets has echoed
The tramp Of their marching feet.
Marching closer together,
Oh loyal ranks of Blue.
In silence deep your comrades sleep,
For the weary strife is through.
Marching closer together,
Oh patient ranks of Gray,
In silence deep your comrades sleep,
And strife has passed away
For both we mourn with loving tears
Brave hearts on either side,
The memory of your noble deeds
Still thrills our hearts With pride.
And year by year we gather,
With wreaths and gariands gay,
To deck the graves where dreaming lie
The ranks of Blue and Gray.
And the grass shall wave DER the low
green tents,
And blossoms crown the sod,
When the last brave soldier falls asleep
In the long sweet Peace of God
Angelina w. Wrav, in Harpers Bazaar.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11
A Boundary Line Established.

The much-tallzed of line between the
towns of Benton and Fairfield has at last
been settled by the commission appointed to
determine where the centre of the East
channel is. Albert Leavitt of Somerset
county commission, Samuel Smith of Kenne-
bee county commission, and Hon. Edmund
+. Webb held a meeting May 2Sth and after
carefully looking over the ground, decided
on point 1874 feet from the east shore. This
gives Benton about one-third of the bridge to
build and the balance falls to Fairfield.
Now that this matter is settled, work will at
once begin on the stone work. The Boston
Bridge Co. will build and put up the iron
work.
Taunton. May 26. 1t is stated that Hall Bros.
of San Francisco building five masted sch.
like the GOV. Ames, which will carry 800 900
feet of lumber and will he the first five masted
sch. constructed on the Pacific coast. These Two
vessels will be the only Tel sentatveS of the five
masted type of SchoOners with the exception of
the Golden Age on the Great Lakes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11
More

Curative power is contained in Hoods Sar-
saparilla than in any other similar prepare
ton. 1t costs the proprietor and manufac-
turer more. 1t costs the jobber more and it
IS worth more to the consumer. More skill is
required in its preparation and it combines
more remedial qualities than any other
medicine. Consequently it has record of
more cures and its sales are more than those
OF any other PREPARATION. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the best medicine to buy because it is
an honest medicine and thousands of testi-
monials prove that it does actually and per-
manently cure disease
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11
Register of Deep Water Vessels.
SHIPS.

a., h., oh "a
~ AoHef o0purh, = butham, sailed from
A'O" oIh Leu - ioi Dhdhdnid;
"A hopes, DaVla MYERS, cleared from
NOV holh MaiGn % ZOE Gan FRANCISCO
'PohGn "a Apili &c 10 ~ iac . N, loh ~ W
~ t HiaeI, no'tolui salieu from homo
Pi,- iSi p'ti ~ c,
petie "a naVn' outeis' sailed from ohaug
nag 6 apil - ioI SINGAPORE,
w. 'i NoleoI ~ sailed from Ne"
'iaion - io a san rtahclsio P,'t mo
"9 2 lue e May - WIN cargo Snii1eu.
Dait Ne barnes ID! y Afpe' arrived at New
" ~ G 10y ~ iioiH iions honst s., >..
Wi, Mi,n - - f,- a"4'e'' ii0lii NC"
u T,,iI,' ~ " - ~ : i l",,
. Nsy W H Nm, "a % Iiiute11u' Gu
az &c" ID , On HaH - 'ioin iiois NonR'
NJ W ieootG' TIonp's, aV hloSo a Piil oV loI
~ Csl % 80, Ia hipiiS iAuiie ;,, .. -.
vi go a. noM en-, sai'eu from Ne"
uh nn"iSH u, iIi p,,'l, n8
cd [ W VIZ n1 F,7
{" "V Wv VI y, - 'ioiii i - Pooi
We I''i"s3 l. 'lt'hFA' saliep IRON New
- . an - 10 el'"As li"t SFohcH Hdicu -
Iay - . ron T ~ W.. \. D.....,,...... -..,.,
Way IL ou5hlhs5' y Iel"'etoh saiieu
LON I't -h'n''' i"Ion al lol 'elS'"f'ie break
Me-. .,i,,+ y =, d >-;.,.,.t., ..,......,
n"I ln., = - Nic'ols' arrived Sb
~ I ON a 'iiiiioHt W.
t ~ van; a y yidl"' Sai'eu rom tHit-
'''I' ~ l ,iiitI ~ -, y ~
itea ger ~ y wv 1o'ns' SAFE" lroih hohoi'iu
~ =, ~ ,r -Ne" ~ NJ,
NJ. y ~. Vas Etcllol'' arrived at
-NeM hoiN II ~ ron illo5o. .s,
Mol ~ -, l-aiISs'9teI' IIIlto at sauna
i'l,G ,H tt.t 81 ron New oIA VIA AMER;
~ NdItetrh; -AHjSoui? sailed nom New
noLh Al'l :, 20 ior 81 hghae spoken April
= taS S % ni L.n % II 10
=. 81 Sicho!aS' = L CafNef' arrived at New
horh May rom san FRANCISCO
=, o1aoG o. Naalhe, d Ii Fafk, sailed from
liiusp =, + t" o lol We" A"Ik' passed. AMER
Api1 Pr, -
- llihe HtafpuGk' Eoeh GURUS arrived al
foIGldnu' - Aptii from NeW OK
"a III va Am pl'rY sailed from Hlogo
March ~ :, ior New ofk'
:" "a III conner frahk fendIetoI, army
eu at 9hanghae June from New York.
. hotch' SeWah 7 Lancaster arrived
al ' laoihosIock, SIBERIA, May from San
FRANCISCO
BARKs. ...
Adam W Spies, Y \ Meyers, sailed from
New York April Is for AMER.
Alice Reed, Aianson Ford, cleared from
Brdgewater, 5, May 20 for Buenos Ayres
Gar u IEIer, Lancaster, arrived AT
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11

DR. E. C. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN -sc. -ys
is sold under positive written guar:l .st
authorized agents only, to cure Weak N H.u
Loss of Brain and Nerve Power; Lost Ns,tG
Qnickness; Night Losses; Evil Dreams la.s
Condolences Nervousness; Lassitude a. n,7i.
Loss of Power of the Generatve Organ MI
sex. caused by over-exertlon, Youthful. Errors
Excess "a Use of Tobacco, OPIUM ur .,
which leads to Misery. Consumption la-as
and Death. by mail, 81 a box; six FIR 4 "
written guarantee to cure or refunI r 4
Sample package, containing five days t-..-B.
with full Instructions, p cents. On -Itr
only sold to each person by mail.
R. H. MOODY. BELFAST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11
Granite State Provident Association.

An effort has been made by a commit
tee organized in New York for the pur-
pose of withdrawing the Granite State
Provident Association from the hands of
receivers, if possible, and restoring the
association to the management of the
members. The committee sent circular
letter with resolutions to each member of
the association, with the request that the
member forward one dollar, which shall
contribute to defray the expenses of
bringing the matter before the courts for
relief. Hon. F. E. Timberlake, the State
bank examiner, when asked for an opin-
ion on the matter Monday by Kennebec
Journal representative, said: "Under no
circumstances would permit the Granite
State Provident Association to do bust
ness in Maine under it's former methods !;
nor would l grant license to new loan
and building association with the same
methods of doing business as had the as
ISOLATION, to do business in this State'
From this it is concluded, says the Jour
nal, that the one dollar from each share
holder, of whom there are 1000 in all
(of these 3, 800 are in Maine) would avail
the shareholders nothing.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11

THE subscribers hereby give public uo-a,
L concerned, that they have been duly az
and taken upon themselves the trust of ENa,
of the last will and testament of
CHRISTOPHER A. ERSKINE late ot l'..
in the county of Waldo, deceased, by gl'r-
as the law directs; they therefore requc~r
sons who are indebted to said deceased is t-
make immediate payment, and those Wi
any demands thereon to exhibit the same
Element TO them. ADA A. NORlHiii
;3w22 CHRlSTlA y. Eb~
THE subscribers hereby give public nOtt'.
/ concerned, that they have been duly dNr
and taken upon themselves the trust az
istrators, with the will annexed, of the esr
NEWELL MANSFIELD, late of Beltt-
in the County of Waldo, deceased, 10y Ei' IN-
as the law directs; they therefore reg
persons who are indebted to said deceaSvI
to make immediate payment, and those "h
any demands thereon, TO exhibit the sam.
Element to them.
HARRIET NJ MANSFIl|
AUGI STINE +. MANSt
3w23 ELEANOR c. NUTTlNG
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11

The June number of the Penny Maya
zine contains nearly dozen bright and
entertaining stories by the best writer's of
the day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11
To the Citizens Of Belfast.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens Of st. q
to. remove all paper and other rubbish from W
sidewalk and street in front of their respa'
places, and keep the same free from any obsuW
tions or impediments which may collect thcIg''
% CITY MARSHA
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-06-11

Mistress of the house (taking her girl to
task: bridget, | am afraid you have
broken your word" Bridget (absent-mind-
edly): "Shure, ma'am, it must have been
the cat" Yonkers Statesman.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-24
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday, the third
day OF November next, at Curry Eagine
House, in the FIRST Precinct of Carson
City, and at Armory Hall, in the Second
Precinct of Carson City, and at the School
House, in Empire Precinct, of Empire,
County of Ormsby, State of Nevada, an
Election will be held for State County
District, and Township officers, to wit.
Three Presidential Electors,
One Congressman,
One Lieutenant Governor,
One Justice of the Supreme Court,
One Member of the Board of Regents,
Long Term,
One Member of the Board of Regents,
Short Term,
Three Assemblymes,
One Sheriff and Ex-Officio Assessor,
One County Clerk and EN-Otficio
Treasurer,
One County Recorder and Ex-Oticio
Auditor, Ex-Offcio Public Admin
,.. 's'Fasor Str. sS-oiicio Coryuxi.
...tornev and LH-Olicio
Superintendent of Public Schools,
One County Commissioner, Long Tc N
One County Commissioner. Short
Term,
One Justice of the Peace, Carson Town
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-24

the MORNING APPEAL.
9 blished every morning, Monday
exoeptediby
8. P. DAVIS
offce-Second street Opposite Capitol
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
on year ~ mail SO oG
ElOui lis D w
Three Months ................... 500
By Carrier 25 cents per week.
Entered at the Postoffice at Carson
City, Nevada, as second class matter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-30

CORRESPONDENTS:
Messrs. Donohoe. Kelly . co.isa tratc!,
National Park RAnHsss... .........NeW SC
First National Bank n. .......s. Ghtt'
Mccormick q Co............... s slt Lake q
Utah National Bank 49,. .......f... 81 gtt
"a business hoprs ffom "a. n. ~. ~.
Valusr'e raoefs received fof ,iift IttI Il
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-30
Foa n0AD sUPssvrso..

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soeso1D ssUrslv1so..
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IN LAHoILLs TowNsHn.a
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t0olpe' N.'.it.....:. .lndepen
Toa Road SUPERVISOR
Butler. Luther. :. Ina.,,.
FRANKIE, Henry. .Indeno-
Giimose. DAllss....5 ). :. I. !. :. :. Indepc,
IN cARLIN TOWNSHIP
roR 1usrIcE;or 4A1cprAcr
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Robtnson, W. 1................In dene,
hutiedge' 1ames.......... Silver DEM
roal!coNsrAsLE
Mcintosh. Georse...... 49,. .lpdeps,
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LineDatEer-W. F...... SILVER 4
IN REPRESENTATION NsH1p
iron ROAD suPrAv1soa
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IN ELKoTowNsHIP.
For CONSTABLE.
1itPlo't =. ....-. s....... Demcc
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For ROAD sUrERy1sos.
Crane, Knox A..... 1ndeper
Yates. b. F... ..>............... .Indepenl
IN SOUTH FORK TOWNSHIP.
Fon koADsUPERvIsoR
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Murphy, Johp..... ............ 1ndepep1
FOR ROAD SUPERVISOR.
hansen, A...... .... -. az. .Indeperd
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IN MARDIs TOWNSHIP.
For JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Pearson, Charles Eco. $500. Silver p
FOR coNsrABLE.
Connors, J. s..:. .............. Independl
Doherty' !onn'..'. '-.l..,......Silver Pa
FOB ROAD SUPERVISOR.
HICKS .. N.............-....... Independl
Jessen' N.J..... ...............si Silver Pa
IN BUBY VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
FOR ROAD SUPERVISOR.
Miller. r. Fees. 49, ..v -. .IndependI
IN WITNtss WHIRfoF, have here
lsEAL.J TO set my hand and onacial s.
this 3th' day OF October, 1895.
John HtNDERs ON, clerI
BY W.. PATTERs ON. Deputy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-30
FoRsHERIrT.
FOR COUNTY CI.RRK.

Green, Henderson....... Democratic
MHcBride, J. A.............. Silver Party
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>U"e s7AreMeN,
AUnI1 -; AMI CKEASUNEk
OF GkO COUNTY.

tOr the Quarter Ending Septra..
her aO1A0O.
srH aan- ~ u Sikk,Ssa s.D
ACDITOR'H OFFILk.
Beptember 30. lass
To, the Honorable Boaru Oh Comfy CONNIE
sioners Of klko County, Nevada.
GlnILnADH: W@hereWith submit our Omar
for the quarter ending. September 20, 1879.
Hrspectfully submitted:
Z. 4. BILKEY,
JOHN HENDERSON,
Treasurer. fsya :. -
sECEIPTs FROM ALL SOURCES.
Bal III treasury june a, 96. e1O.657 s6
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-30


SUMMARY
Total receipts. ............ S30,795 81
Paid from county funds. 4,S67 40
Paid from Road fund. $40 IL
Paid from school fund. 1866 O5
Total disbursements. IL, 1852 66
Balance in treasury. So. 16,443 10
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Shaet, dated
Sept. %, 1886:
TREAsURER's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, Sept. %, 1896:
In State fund. ...........9 1,012 98
In general county fund. 424 IS
In cash contingent fund. LIZA 30
In INDECENT sick fund 90. 1893 81
In. county school fund -. 283 IL
In officers salary fund. 90. 349 81
In road fund. ....... 14l IS
In County High School fund 27s 81
In ElkO county 5pecial
high school fund. ....... 1876 80
sI.. ------ --.--------
Total ....... ........ 1914 g.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-24
BRYAN NOW IN ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 23.-Hon. VIM. j.
Bryan arrived in Atlanta last night from
Chicago. At an early hour this morning
he was called on at the Kimball House
by Governor Atkinson and escorted to
the executive mansion, where he will re-
main as the Governors guest during his
stay in Atlanta.
A large number Of prominent citizens
called on him during the morning and
shortly after noon he was rendered a
breakfast at the Kimball House by the
Young Mems Democratic League.
At athe breakfast Mr.. Bryan was
welcomed by Governor Atkinson
in behalf Of the State, by Mayor
King, in behalf of the city. and by
Mr.. Jack Spaulding in behalf of the
League. 10 these addresses Mr. Bryan
responded briefly, concluding the set pro.
gramme. Repeated calls were then made
for ex-Secretary Hoke Smith, who was
present in response to n special invita-
tion from the League. Mr. Smith in ac-
knowledging the calls, spoke pleasantly
of Mr.. Bryan personally, while reiterat-
ing the disagreement between them on
the financial issue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-24

TiLDEN"s REQUESTS UPSET BY
SUPREME COURT DECiSioNE
The New York Library and Other
Funds to go TO Residuary
Eegatees.

New York, Dee. 23-Certain trusts un-
der the will of the late Samuel J. Tilden.
were to-day declared invalid by the Su-
preme Court. The sIlit in which the de-
cisfon was rendered was brought by the
executors under the WILL who asked for
construction of certain clauses of the will
n decision was sometime since rendered
by the Court of Appeals, in which the
residuary trust was declared illegal. Mrs
Pelton, the sister of the testator, then
handed over the greater portion of her
share to the founding Of the Tilden libra
ry in this city, snd a contingent fund of
S500,000 was created to carry out clauses
33 and 81 of the will. which dealt with
the establishment of free libraries at New
Lebanon and Yonkers 100000 having
been left for these objects.
Both these trusts are declared to be
open to the fatal objection that they
violate the statute against perpetuation.
Mrs. Laura p Hazard, a grand-daugh-
ter of Mrs. Pelton, the court says, is enti-
tied to receive the principal of the trust
fund which was created for her grand
mother of $4,000, while Adelaide Bu-
chanan is entitled to receive the principal
of the trust fund of $25, 900 created for
| the benefit of her mother, Lucy F. Tilden.
With reference to the question as to
whether the trustees have the power to
change the investment of bonds, valued
| at 100000, left by the testator to Miss
| Marie Celeste Stauffer, OF New Orleans,
the court holds that they have no such
power, and cannot make any change in
the investment without the beneficiary 8
consent.
As the scheme contemplated by the tes-
| tator TO establish library in this city
| has failed, the trustees are accountable
| for the whole of the residuary estate to
the next of kin The heirs are, the court
states, entitled to the remainder of the
fund OF 100000 left for the establish.
ment of the Lebanon and Yonkers libra.
i ries
Mr.. Tilden," the court says in conclu-
| sion, would have undoubtedly acted diff
| ferently could he have appreciated that
his scheme for large public library IN
| this city would have been defeated, but
the court cannot now undertake to devise
| a scheme which will supply the deficiency
or make another will for Mr.. Tilden."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-24
TO ABOLISH SLAVERY.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Among the ear
hest reforms of the French government
in Madagascar is embodied in decree
abolishing slavery copy of which has
reached the State department from Con-
sui Wetter at Tamative. 1t declares
all the inhabitants free, forbids traffic
in human beings, nullifies every contract
providing for the sale of persons and
imposes penalties for violations OF the
law which are to be tripled in case Of
second offense. Other features OF the
decree are that France promises not to
impose upon the people OF Madagascar
any extraordinary war tax and offers
aid to dispossessed owners OF slaves
in the form Of territorial possessions.
Another decree relating to schools pro-
hibits interference by teachers in political
affairs and urges instruction IN the
French language.