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HIS AIM WAS BAD.
Frederick Void Shot Five Times ne IN
a lsTather-in-Iaw and Attempted Suicide.

Frederick Void Shot Five Times nc Tzh
9Tather-in-Iaw and Attempted Suicide.
BRIDGEToN. n. j.. April S.-Frodericb
Void Of this city made a desperate but un
successful effort to kill his wifo and IA.
ther-in-law by shooting. He was arrested,
and while being taken to jail shot him
self In the head. but not fatally.
Void and his wifo have been parted foi
some time, Mrs. Void living with her IA.
ther, John Gaunt, in Church street
There was a social gathering at the Gaunt
residence, and Void, filed with liqum
and heavily armed, went there and do
manded admttance. He shouted that ht
wanted to sec his wife and II the door was
not opened he would break 1t down.
Mr.. Gaunt, after time went TO the
door and threw the husband of the stoop.
The man returned after his father. in law
had TO entered the house and forced the
door, A second time be was forced into
the street, Mr.. Gaunt following and warn
ing him not to renew his efforts.
Void, as soon as no was free, drew n ro.
volver and fired five shots at his father in.
law. His aim wassunsteady, and none OF
the bullets took effect. One just grazed
the old mans head, but the others went
wide OF the mark. Void attacked Gaunt
and struck him "a heavy blow on the head
with the butt OF the revolver, knocking
him down. The infuriated son in-law
then made his e cape.
The noise of tho shooting created a
panic in the house. and some OF the women
tainted, while the men for time were
afraid to open the door. After waiting foi
time some Of the men venturod outside
and found Gaunt lying in the road, hard
ly able TO speak. He was carried into tho
house and cared for. He is not badly in
jured.
Large numbers OF citizens were out
early securing the vicinity for the would
be murderer. Policemen Smith and Ayers
found Void and pounced on him. Tho
man made desperate resistance, but was
overpowerod by the officers, who started
for the town jail with him.
When near the lookup, Void suddenly
drew his revolver, and before the police
men could stay his hand the weapon was
at Void's head and bullet had been sent
back of his right ear, in the thick part Of
the skull. Doctors were summoned, and
they soon extracted the bullet. The wound
is not fatal, and Void was committed to
Jail to await the action Of the grand jury.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Venernelnns For Cuba.

CARACAS, Venezuela, March 3O.-Al
Venezuela is agitated on the question Of
the government recognizing the belliger-
ENJOY Of the Cuban insurgents. At a ses-
sion of the chamber of deputies Fombona
Palacio, principal deputy for the state of
Andes, made an eloquent plea in favor Of
Cuba. saying: LET us remember our
grand war. Let us remember that NeDe-
zuela was the cradle OF the genius of South
American liberty; that Bolivar was de-
sirous Of Attempting to free Cuba and
Puerto Rico, and that, revering his glo-
rious memory, we owe It as a duty to rec
ognize the belligerency of Cnba's hberat-
ing army. Venezuela, the initiator Of Span
ish-American independence, should not be
last. The great republic has already de-
olared in favor of Cuba. The Central
and South American republics will do the
same In fact, If put TO a vote, Cuba
would be free. The whole world demands
IT, -
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DORGOLA ARMY IN PERIL
The Nile Expedition Menacec
by the Dervishes.
wAR PLANE OF HOSTILE sUpANEsE.

They Hope to- Draw the Invaders Far
From Their Base aud Then Deliver
Crushing Assault - Colonel CocIserilI
Tells Of the Grave Situation In Africa.
NEW YORK, April s.-Colonel John A.
Cockerill cables the following from Carlo
TO The Herald
1t cannot be denied that there exista
In Cairo strong apprehension that disns-
ter will soon ovortake the head OF tho
Dongola expedition. Merchants here who
have business relations with the Sudanese
report that loy have Information of a
great rising and rallying of the dorvishes
I'm and around Dongola They confrm
the report that the green dag Is up and
the holy war declared. Their opinion is
that 30. 900 men will soon be roady to in
tercopt the march of tho Anglo Egyptian
army, 81 the plan Of pushing beyond
Akasheh is persisted in.
General Kitchener is known 10 be yearn-
ing for fresh military glory. Aggressive
and solf willed, it IS feared he will fall
into the error recently committed by Gen
eral Baratieri in Abyssnia. Ho is care.
fully fortifying as he advances and IN tho
event OF an ordinary royorso he may DO
ablo TO hold out until English sucoor ar
rives.
An American gentleman just down
from Wady Halfa says he met several
thousand Egyptian recruits and railway
laborers going forward, hundreds of whom
were moaning and sobhing like boreaved
children. No dependence can be placed
in these men.
The Policy of the sudnnese.
Tho preliminary skirmishing SO far
has given some confidence TO the Egyptian
troops The policy of the Sudnnese Is evil
dontly TO draw the invading army as far
from its base this summer as possible, so
that when the main assault is delivered
retreat for it viii mean slaughter.
Many we'll informed people here express
the belief that the fate of Hicks Pashn
awaits tho sirdar's column. Tho der
wishes arc better armed and better pre-
pared 60 fight than whom they checked
Lord Wolseloy's advance. Tho English As
a rule pooh pooh the idea of defeat. but
they are all extremely anxious 10 Is feared
that the troubles In Mataholeland may
embarrass the English government and
weaken the support OF the Dongolan expo.
dition, which must soon be forthcoming.
The dervishes are very active In the rear
Of the Egyptian column, and great diff
Guilty is experienced already in keeping up
telegraphic communication.
Newspaper correspondents are much
dissatisfied because Windoate Bey, who Is
at the head Of the intelligence bureau. and
other staf officers are acting as news pur-
veyors TO agencies Of newspapers in Eng
/ land
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CkNOvAS ON FREE CUBA
Spain's Premier Gives His Views
on Congress- Action.
PINS HIS FAITH TO CLEVELAND

lie Does Not Believe the President VIII
Take Action-spaniard Ready to Go {,
War with the United states IL Necces
sary- Cleveland stn Silent.
MADRID, April s.-The papers here o.
every shade of opinion rival each other IN
censuring tho attitude of the United Statel
congress and in declaring that Spain Will
not tolerate Interference, not even friend
iy mediation. The government and in
supporters alone are cool amid tho popu
lar excitement.
A sensation has been caused by Tht
Epoca stating that friendly reply would
certainly be made if the United States
should ask as 70 Spain's intentions with
regard to Cuba.
Senior Canovas del Castillo, prime min
lister of Spain, in an interview with rep.
resentative Of The impartial said:
"The information Senor Dupuy d.
LONE our minister at Washington, sends
confirms the general impression that Mr..
Cleveland Will take no action at present
"I have cnuse to believe that he will not
"Of course have no letter from him
saying so ] do not correspond with him.
1t IS necessary to await the action Of Mr.
Cleveland
"If by chance he does take any action
all that has heen said about the establish
ment OF commercial privileges and advan-
tages to the United States in Cuba is purs
invention.
Canovas on Cleveland.
Talking TO other journalists, Senor Ca
novas said:
"If MIR. Cleveland limits his action to
transmitting to Spain communications
couohed in tone courteous aud mild
enough not to offend, we will answer in
the same tone, maintaining our rights,
and there viii be no cause for alarm
If the other thing happens, we shall
adjust our conduct to that Of the United
States"
A representative Of the press specially
called on the Duke of Tetuan after tho
cabinet council. The foreign minister
said: "The truth is tho government has
received up TO the present no note what
ever from the United States touching Gu
ba Undoubtedly the vote will have in
luence in favor of the insurgents, but it
gives no cause for action on our part.
"On the other band, the attitude Of tho
powers is satisfactory. The papers, ire
spective of countries, reflect it.
1.-THE acts carried out in the United
States have bad as their effect an increase
Of warmer sympathy for the Spanish cause
felt by other foreign countries and govern
montsn -
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ARMY Of the POTOMAC Reunion.

NEW YORK, April s-The Society of
the Army Of the Potomac will hold its
twenty-seventh annual reunion this year
at Burlington, Vt, on the 10th and 18th
of September General Orland Smith will
be the orator and the poet-scout, Captain
Jack Crawford, the poet. The change
from June TO September for tho meeting
Is due TO the numerous political and other
conventions TO be held this year in June.
The death of Major General John Gihbon,
the president, devolves upon Major Gen
eral James Jourdan the duties Of presiding
officer
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PUBLIC SALES.

BUBIIC SALE OF HOUsEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE g. ETC. at No
2 East Fourth street, Wilmington, Delaware.
on Thursday. April 3, 1898, at 10 O'Clock. con
suits, one fine Piano and one Organ, ONYX
ParlOr Tables. Boo scase, Secretaries. SIDE
board. Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Ex ension
Tables. COuches. Birchs OAK. Maple and
Walnut Chamber Suits Odd Bureaus, Bed
ste .ds, stands and Chair, Feather Beds and
Bedding. Hail. actresses and springs, Lace
and Cheni ee Curtains, Rugs, Brussels, In
grain and Rag Carpets, Oil Paintings. Steel
-hngrautngs and Etohings.
Also fine as ortment Of Antq1e furni-
ture, Side boards, Chests, Drawers. side
Tables. Stands, Bureaus. Bsrsteads and
Chairs.
A fine lot Of Silverware. Glass and Queens
ware and many o. her articles not mentioned
Above gods af- In good condition and
must be sold as the parties are going out OF
the city. ,,,,r-,, o-,,-
AuctiOneer.
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rrensnror Nnn A.aLrna-

ALLENTOWN, Pa, April s-Ioel Noff,
treasurer of the Slatington- Bangor slate
syndicate made an assignment TO Frank
Jacobs and oliver Neii. Tho failure Is
considered one Of the heaviest in tho his
tory Of tho Lohigh slate regions. No def.
inite estimates of assets and liabilities ara
obtainable, but these judgments have al
ready boon entered against Mr.. Neff.
Slatington National bank, $50, 600; Frank
Jacobs, in trust, sSs, d77; Thomas Kern,
$40, $50, and Frank Jacobs $500, making
a total of $50, 552.
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sunoll, county eve. RepublIcan.

NEW YORK, April s,-Returns from ten
towns OF Suffolk county indicate that tho
Republicans have carried eight and the
Democrats two. All the towns voted on
the optional clauses of the Raines law.
Tho supervisors elected in the county
were: East Hampton, George a. Miller
(Dem.) Smithtown. Edward II. Smith
(Dem Southampton, James II. Pierson
(Rep.); shelter Island, Byron Griffin
(Rep.); Southold B ID. skinner crop. T.;
Rivorhoad, Henry Carey (Rep); Brook
hayon, Wilson Ritch (Rop); Babylon,
Thomas Powell (Rop.); Islip, William A..
Hilse (Rep); Huntington, Emmett b.
Hawkins (Rep.). The Democrats gained
one on the board the Republican mniori-
tics being normal. On tho Raines law
clauses, shelter Island and East Hampton
returns indicate that they went dry. The
others voted for all kinds Of licenses.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
FLORIDA Tilsr ooIIides with Freight.

DANvILLE, Va, April S.-Thero was a
wreck on the Southern railway at Calves
ton, 30 miles north Of here. A south
bound freight train was going on the sid
ing at Galveston when the north bound
Florida flier ran into the side Of tho
freight knocking freight cars from the
track. The cars were badly smashed, and
a large quantity of cotton mill machinery,
with which they were loaded, was demol-
ished. The engine to the flier was badly
damaged The engineer, fireman and
brakeman were slightly hurt, but passen-
gers were uninjured. Damage sustained
by the company is estimated at 100000.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
scHooLHousE ARLAzE.
The Match and Dynamite Used In n Fac
tional Fight In Curtin.

The Match and Dynamite Used In n Fac
tional Fight In Curtin.
CURTIN, Pa, April s.-This township
Is in a turmoil Of excitement over the
burning and blowing mp by dynamite Of
the district schoolhouse.
Bad feeling was aroused about two
years ago over the selection Of site for
the schoolhouso and the courts had 60 de-
eide the matter. One faction was still dis
satisfied, and about 20 men and boys set
the building on fire. The other faction
was soon on the scene and tried TO quench
the flames The incendiaries were, how
ever, hiding in the woods, and while somo
of their enemies were in the burning
building they threw dynamite on the roof
The building was completely demolish-
ed, and those inside narrowly escaped
with their lives. The two factions then
engaged in a pitched battle in the dark
ness and some Of the participants were
badly cut by the woodsmen's S axes. More
trouble is feared, and District Attorney
Singer left for the scene OF the trouble at
once determined to arrest the belligercnts.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Pushing and Newtown Democratic.

BROOKLYN. April s-The Democrats
were victorious at Flushing, n. y, by
about 500 majority In the election for su-
pervisors. The granting of licenses was
carried by about ! 100 majority. The
Democratic ticket wns also successful at
Nowtown ~ Y, the vote completely re-
versing the order Of things at the election
last year. Newtown voted IN favor Of
granting licenses by about 900 majority.
The town Of Hampstead elected a Repub
lican supervisor without opposition and
also voted FOR license.
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chanman,. AnpeaI FaIls.

WASHINGTON, April s.-The court Of
appeals has affirmed the decision Of the
lower court IN the case OF Broker Elvorton
r. Chapman. Mr.. Chapman was one OF
the rocalcitrant witnesses before the sen.
ato committee which Investigated the sd
called Sugar trust Tho lower court sen.
tonced Mr.. Chapman 10 a fine of 800 and
30 days Imprisonment IL Is believed that
no further appeal can be taken. Mr.. Chap
man is now out on bail, but viii immedi
atoly surrender
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Republicans win In chicago.

CHICAGO, April SIN the elections for
town officers and aldermen the Republic
ans carried all of the seven towns by ma
iorities running from 900 TO 1000. Tho
campaign for aldermen was not strictly
on party lines, being more of an effort on
the part of oitizons, regardless OF politics,
to oust the clique which has controlled the
council. Out of 35 aldermen voted for
the Republicans elected 20, the Democrats
13. Two independents were chosen. Dur
ing the day there were many disturbances
in various sections and several persons
were injured.
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An EIGHT Hour Day Demanded.

CLEVELAND April Sit Is ostimAsed
that at least 5000 men belonging 10 the
building trades unions in this city will
demand an eight hour day from thoir em-
ployers on May /. The carpenters union
has already sent out letters TO all contract
ors stating that the time has come for
shortening the hours OF labor and asking
their cooperation In the movement. Sew
eral contractors have signifed their will.
ingness TO grant the eight hour day pro.
yided demand is not made for more pay.
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Ram Katahdin's Triai "Trip satisfaotory.

NEW LONDON, Conn, April S.-Tho
machinery Of the ram Katahdin worked
perfectly In her trial trip at soa. and tho
members Of the trial board finished their
days work well satisfied that the builders
had fulfilled their contract as far as good
workmanship and material were concern
ed. She attained a speed Of 10 knots un-
der unfavorablo conditions.
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Prlce EIeoted nIavor of ,Jamestown.

JAMESTOWN, n. Y, April SIN the
municipal elections hold here Oscar +.
Price was elected mayor by a very largo
majority. The present will be Prices
fifth consecutive term. He was indorsed
by all except the Prohibitionists. OF the
eight aldermen elected seven are Repub-
licans, the Democrats securing only one.
The Republicans also elected the city
clerk and the supervisor.
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Furniture Maker rallied.

BALTBioRE, April S-William p. B.
Schmitt, furniture manufacturer, made
deed of trust for the benefit Of creditors to
Charles J. Bouohet. Bond was filed for
$40, O0O indicating assets Of half that
amount. The liabilities are not known,
hut it Is understood theY are large.
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PLAYED VIII Dynamite.

NEW YORK, April s.-Huberto Marau-
gelo, IA years old. Of 242 Mulberry street,
found a small quantity Of gunpowder in
the street and took It home. While the
boy and his sister Martha, 10 years old
were examining the powder some Of It fell
on the stove, causing a slight explosion,
and both were severely burned about the
face and hands. They were taken to Belle
vue hospital
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Measles In tho White House.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The meeting Of
the cabinet was postponed without dat0
owing 20 the sudden appearance OF tho
measles in the presidential household, lit
tlo Esther Cleveland, aged 9 = years, be-
ing stricken with it. Tho disease has been
almost epidemic in Washington for some
time past, and all precautions have not
availed TO prevent its spread everywhere.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Attempted suicide.

NEW YORK, April SIN ft OF des-
pondency August Justice, 40 years Of age,
attempted suicide by taking a large dose
of paris green. Justice who lives with
his wife and daughter, has been out OF
work for some time. He was taken to the
Harlem hospital, where it is thought he
will recover
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
nennhllcnns cnrrr nInunnlee.

MILWAUKEE, April s-There seems no
doubt that the entire Republican ticket Is
elected by a large plurality. Returns are
greatly delayed. Thirty-six precincts give
Rauschonberg (Repl 4,s2S; Maxon
(Dem.) 2,S45, and Smith. (Peo), 2,175
for mayor The Peoples party vote prom.
ises TO be very large, comparatively.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
mckinley delegates In Maryland.

BALTIMORE, April s-County conyen
tions were held in Somerset and Anne
Arundel counties, at both Of which tho
delegates to state and district conventions
were instructed TO vote for Mckinley dele
gates to St Louis.
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Pardons Granted.

TRENTON, April s.-The state board Of
pardons pardoned Joseph Green, sentenced
to years for grand larceny; William
Levy, sentenced to 315 years for forgery
William A. Cox. sentenced to years for
larceny; Patrick MoMahon, sentenced to
9 months for conspiracy; Lewis, Asa and
Morris Ford, sentenced to 10 months for
stealing a cow.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Ginord RepuIses MatabeIes.

BULUwAyo, April s-Later news has
Just been received that Clifford has re-
pulsed the Matabeles, tho fighting contln-
uing all day. Clifford lost three wounded
in the fight. 1t is said that g. 800 women
and children are laagered there. Trust
worthy news has been received" the dis
patch adds. "that the rebels are massing
l5 miles distant
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ballot nIn Fagorabiy reported.

ALBANY, ADril s.-The new Raines
ballot bill, which is a re-enaotment OF the
present ballot law, with amendments
drafted by the father of the measure, was
favorably reported by the judiciary COM
mittee to the senate
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promInent pennsyIvnnIa LaMyer Dad.

EAsToN. Pa, April s.-William II.
Armstrong, a prominent Northampton
county lawyer, aged 63 years died Of norv-
GUS prostrntion. He was lieutenant colo
mel Of the Ono Hundred and Twenty
ninth regiment Pennsylvania volunteers,
during the later war and deputy secretary
Of tho commonwealth. Ho was an author
OF repute.
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Took a FrirhtfuI Lean.

TORONTO. April s.-John Strachan, q
we'll known merchant tailor of this city,
threw himself from Glen Road bridge at
Rosedale, 50 feet, into the ravine here with
suicidal intent He was not killed, but
was able with slight assistance TO walk
after his fearful leap.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
baker elected President OF oneida.

ONEIDA, n. Y, April s.-William NJ.
Baker has been elected president of tho
village on the Democratic ticket for athird
term by a majority of 90. A now featurd
was that the Raines excise law compelled
all tho saloons and bars Of the hotels with
in one-quarter Of a mile Of tho polls to
close. Several Republicans were elected
on the board OF trustoes.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
trial of HOLT viii Contest Date Set.

WASHINGTON. April S.-The long delay.
ed trial of the contest over the mysterious
will Of the late sudge Holt the finding Of
which in the register Of wills Office last
fall crortod a sensation, has been set for
May Is next before Judge Bradley Of TIE
circuit court
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
OId PeunsvIvnnia Priest Dead.

HoNEsDALE, Pa, April s.-Rev DR..
John J. Dohorty, rector of st. Johns Cath
olic church, died. aged "a years. He lived
in Honesdale over 20 years and was ono OF
the best known priests In northeastofrI
Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Election at schenectady.

SCHENECTADY. n. y. April s--At the
charter election everything was over
whelmingly Democratic. The common
council, however, is still Republican, the
majority not being sufficiently reduced to
change the complexion Of the board.
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rrnnd ordnr Issued.

WASHINGTON. April s.-The postmastei
general has issued a fraud order against
the Philadelphia Telephone company and
it's managers, Lewis n. Chapman and r.
II. Lowering of Philadelphia. They are
charged with operating a cheap catchpen-
nv fraud
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
NomInated For Congress.

CRAWFoRDsvIrIE, Ind, April 8. -
Charles B. Landis, editor OF the Tho Del
phi Joural was nominated for congress
by the Republicans OF the Ninth district.
General Lew Wallace presided.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
nn.sinn slhnrlnn rrn1orers on

ST. PETERsBURG, April S.-The expe-
dition of the Russian Geographical socie-
ty. equipped for the exploration Of the
lrkutsk region of Siberia, has started and
will be absent for three years.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Another Korcan OutbrenI,.

LONDON, April s.-Tho Manchester
Guardian publishes a dispatch reporting
an outbreak IN Korea, resulting in num-
bor Of murders, including the killing OF
tho kings father. Tal.Men- kung.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
nrekinler nefent. Rrndlsr.

LOUISVILLE, April s.-Complete 8. returns
as furnished by the Mckinley managers
show that the Ohio man has carried Louis
Vile and Jefferson county, securing 1913
delegates to the district convention against
Governor Bradleys 72.
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sixty Years of Married Life.

SARATOGA, April s. -Four generations
assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phillips,
aged 50 and 80, 70 celebrate the sixtieth
anniversary Of their marriage. They werd
married at Coleraln Mass., April q, 1855.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
NatIonal Banlk Authorized.

WASHINGTON, April 8--The comptroller
of the currency authorized the organiza-
tion Of the Commercial National bank Of
Steubenville, O.. caital sl25, 600.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
Big Bots on oroker's Americus.

LONDON. April s.-The Sportsman says
that two bets Of 1000 10 30 on Mr..
Richard Cookers colt AmeIicus Tor the
Kempton Park Jubilee stakes were follow
ed by the acceptance Of bet o. 1000 to
40
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
IN necclNer.s IIands.

NEWARK. o.. April s-Tho Consoli-
dated Street Railway company Of this city
was placed in the hands of a receiver, J..
4. Lingafelter was named.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
To Ruud New Oars.

The Jackzon and Sharp Company hss
hean awarded rhe contract for The con
atrustion OF eight large opan cars bg the
Wilmin Rton City Railway Company. The
cars will be OF the same szs as those no"
An use and will be handsomely hnished.
Evening journal., 1896-04-08
FOR SALE.
BUSINESS OPPoRrUNITIEs.

Q100 per month. or more Chances to
u lUU make money by speculation are
better now than ever. Nice incomes are made
from small Investments. Wheat aud stocks
offer excellent opportunities for those with
limited means to make money. We always
work for customers interests Write for advice
and book. showing how o do Il. free.
COMACk q co % Broadway. ew York
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Jndre ConkIIn Dad.

DEcKERTowN, n. j., April s.-Jain.
Z. Conklin, recently appointed by Cove
or 6riggs lay judge Of Sussex county, c.-
at his home here.